Salubrionicle: March 2018

Murdoch press think actual journalism gives unfair advantage.

Murdoch press think actual journalism gives unfair advantage.
“using their privileged status to smother commercial operators”
Rupert, the reason your propaganda rags are being smothered is because they are complete crap.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/mar/30/murdoch-press-hails-the-inquiry-it-demanded-into-abcs-privileged-status

The great tax swindle: how concessions and exemptions benefit the wealthiest | Greg Jericho | Opinion | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/27/the-great-tax-swindle-how-concessions-and-exemptions-benefit-the-wealthiest

Infographic: how much does Australia spend on science and research?

https://theconversation.com/infographic-how-much-does-australia-spend-on-science-and-research-61094

Nice! Wish our govt tried this.

Nice! Wish our govt tried this.
Trump, Congress approve largest U.S. research spending increase in a decade
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/03/updated-us-spending-deal-contains-largest-research-spending-increase-decade

Keep shouting, don't become anesthetized, pope tells young people | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-religion-easter-pope-palmsunday/keep-shouting-dont-become-anesthetized-pope-tells-young-people-idUSKBN1H10E3

Greedy companies are greedy

Greedy companies are greedy
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/26/companies-that-pay-less-tax-create-less-jobs-labor-research-shows

Tax concessions to wealthy cost six times the dole: Anglicare

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-26/tax-concessions-put-welfare-costs-in-perspective-anglicare/9585930

Can Meditation Make Us Nicer?

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/cross-check/can-meditation-make-us-nicer/

Treasurer Scott Morrison is deeply misleading

Treasurer Scott Morrison is deeply misleading
https://www.nestegg.com.au/tax/11623-grattan-calls-out-absurdly-generous-tax-concessions

Crap in government.

Crap in government.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/03/24/politicians-increasing-lies-destroying-trust/

Corruption, violation of privacy.

Corruption, violation of privacy.
http://www.euronews.com/2018/03/24/police-spies-helped-create-employee-blacklist-for-uk-companies-force-admits

Oil Companies now reject looney anti-climate science fringe groups.

Oil Companies now reject looney anti-climate science fringe groups.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-consensus-97-per-cent/2018/mar/23/in-court-big-oil-rejected-climate-denial?CMP=share_btn_tw

Corruption

Corruption
http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-24/report-critical-of-tax-evasion-causes-angst-discomfort-at-ato/9582552

I was blind but now I can see! It's a miracle!

I was blind but now I can see! It's a miracle!
https://www.sciencealert.com/stem-cell-therapy-reverses-macular-degeneration-british-patients?_e_pi_=7,PAGE_ID10,9812538063

Most Uber wealthy didn’t work for it, just used friends

Most Uber wealthy didn’t work for it, just used friends
https://www.smh.com.au/opinion/game-of-mates-how-billionaires-get-rich-at-our-expense-20170526-gwe0dp.html

People generally don't understand the extreme consequences of the abuse of privacy

People generally don't understand the extreme consequences of the abuse of privacy
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/23/dont-waste-the-cambridge-analytica-scandal-its-a-chance-to-take-control-of-our-data

Racist peanut upset when racist activity pointed out, spouts pathetic justifications.

Racist peanut upset when racist activity pointed out, spouts pathetic justifications.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/federal/they-re-dead-to-me-peter-dutton-lashes-out-at-media-critics-over-white-farmers-20180322-p4z5m6.html

Four Times As Angry At The Broadband Industry

Four Times As Angry At The Broadband Industry
https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20180320/10281539457/if-youre-pissed-about-facebooks-privacy-abuses-you-should-be-four-times-as-angry-broadband-industry.shtml

"visit the Tramway Museum on Sundays in Ferny Grove"

"visit the Tramway Museum on Sundays in Ferny Grove"
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-21/brisbanes-trams-what-happened-to-them-curious-brisbane/9555274

Apple grabs two-year lead in 3D sensing race | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-android-suppliers-analysis/apple-grabs-two-year-lead-in-3d-sensing-race-idUSKBN1GW0GA

'I've been given my sight back'

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-43458365

Sure the self driving car kills people, but Google maps regularly wants me to ride on heavy traffic roads that have...

Sure the self driving car kills people, but Google maps regularly wants me to ride on heavy traffic roads that have no cycling lane. You MUST NOT rely on Google maps to get you safely to your destination using the bicycle option.
https://slate.com/technology/2018/03/google-maps-is-amazing-why-isnt-it-better-at-giving-cyclists-directions.html

Toxic propaganda publication influencing political outcomes.

Toxic propaganda publication influencing political outcomes. "Newscorp’s support for the mining industry and opposition to any restrictions on it is legendary, and played a big part in undermining the Rudd government"
http://the-pen.co/answer-is-a-broad-community-movement-for-change/

LNP devolution to fascism.

LNP devolution to fascism.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/15/our-government-is-boiling-the-water-we-swim-in-but-we-can-still-jump-out

China will ban people with poor ‘social credit’ from planes and trains

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/16/17130366/china-social-credit-travel-plane-train-tickets

Lithium-Silicon batteries!

Lithium-Silicon batteries!
https://technomosis.com/2018/03/19/silicon-battery-long-lasting/

A forgotten hero stopped the My Lai massacre 50 years ago today

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-wiener-my-lai-hugh-thompson-20180316-story.html

'You thinking of having kids?': Questions you cannot be asked in job interviews

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-19/questions-you-cannot-be-asked-in-a-job-interview/9554954

Apple encryption, privacy, security

Apple encryption, privacy, security
https://techcrunch.com/2015/06/02/apples-tim-cook-delivers-blistering-speech-on-encryption-privacy/

Private sector is not a place for health services.

Private sector is not a place for health services.
http://www.businessinsider.com/jama-study-on-us-healthcare-spending-compared-to-the-rest-of-the-world-2018-3/?r=US&IR=T

How the tax system slugs our youth

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-19/how-the-tax-system-slugs-australian-youth-ian-verrender-analysis/9561726

As the stench of propaganda thickens over democratic society, is there a philosophical association with truth and...

As the stench of propaganda thickens over democratic society, is there a philosophical association with truth and type of government.
http://www.philosophersbeard.org/2010/11/democracy-is-not-truth-machine.html

They can just take a running leap outta the country please.

They can just take a running leap outta the country please.
"“NRA-inspired” lobbying coupled with the increased influence of right-wing parties"
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/18/tim-fischer-warns-nra-inspired-firearms-lobby-targeting-australias-gun-laws

Yes! A step in the right direction - but please just blanket ban them.

Yes! A step in the right direction - but please just blanket ban them.
https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/03/gambling-ads-to-be-banned-during-live-sport.html

Corruption

Corruption
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/vikki-campion-travel-records-freedom-of-information-request-denied-20180316-p4z4nk.html

Corrupt as they come.

Corrupt as they come.
https://www.michaelwest.com.au/poor-misunderstood-exxon-faces-unfair-senate-grilling/

Not good.

Not good.
https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/one-in-three-left-without-phone-internet-when-connecting-to-nbn-20180315-p4z4gf.html

Incompetent minister Matt Canavan, ignorant of details of his office. Loyal to party donors. Corruption.

Incompetent minister Matt Canavan, ignorant of details of his office. Loyal to party donors. Corruption.
http://reneweconomy.com.au/canavan-compares-tesla-big-battery-to-kim-kardashian-83955/

One of Australia’s largest advertisers has refused to run a national billboard campaign highlighting the deepening...

One of Australia’s largest advertisers has refused to run a national billboard campaign highlighting the deepening pay gap between lower-paid workers and top executives.
https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/03/14/actu-adverts-rejected/

Every big business to benefit from the company tax cut, in one chart

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-15/business-tax-cuts-by-sector/9519274

With Great Horsepower Comes Great Responsibility | Outside Online

https://www.outsideonline.com/2288206/great-horsepower-comes-great-responsibility

'I want to explain arranged marriage to white people'

http://www.bbc.com/news/stories-43376355

Racist Australian home affairs minister finally finds an allegedly persecuted group to whom he warrants special...

Racist Australian home affairs minister finally finds an allegedly persecuted group to whom he warrants special attention. White land owners. But they don't want it.
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/dutton-slammed-over-persecuted-white-farmers-remarks

No one should have to pay for the privilege of working

https://www.smh.com.au/education/no-one-should-have-to-pay-for-the-privilege-of-working-20180314-p4z4d7.html

Morrison is a grub.

Morrison is a grub.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/14/factchecking-coalition-claims-is-labor-going-after-mum-and-dads-savings

Labor’s tax grab? Really? | Paddy Manning

https://www.themonthly.com.au/today/paddy-manning/2018/14/2018/1521003187/labor-s-tax-grab-really

Stephen Hawking, modern cosmology's brightest star, dies aged 76 | Science | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/mar/14/stephen-hawking-professor-dies-aged-76

Homelessness in Australia up 14% in five years, ABS says | Australia news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/mar/14/homelessness-in-australia-up-14-in-five-years-abs-says

One bad story after another for United Airlines. How much lower can they go?

One bad story after another for United Airlines. How much lower can they go?
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/mar/14/dog-dies-on-united-airlines-flight-after-being-forced-into-overhead-locker

We Still Need More HTTPS: Government Middleboxes Caught Injecting Spyware, Ads, and Cryptocurrency Miners

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/03/we-still-need-more-https-government-middleboxes-caught-injecting-spyware-ads-and

Australian Government “recognised" the "complex challenges" faced by Myanmar "as it seeks to consolidate democratic...

Australian Government “recognised" the "complex challenges" faced by Myanmar "as it seeks to consolidate democratic reforms and to achieve peace and reconciliation".
In response to evidence of the elderly, people with disabilities, and young children have been burned alive in their homes;the military are perpetrating brutal gang rapes; and there has been targeted killing of children and babies.
https://www.hrlc.org.au/news/2018/3/13/australian-government-loses-its-voice-as-un-human-rights-council-hears-of-horror-unfolding-in-myanmar