Apologetics
Aboriginal Australian of the Year, Adam Goodes
Goodes has leading edge Author: Martin Flanagan Date: 08/03/2014 Words: 868 Source: AGE Section: Sport The standout piece for me in the 2008 AFL official history was an essay by Adam Goodes. Goodes’ writing is precise, personal and candid. His essay amounted to an indigenous history of the AFL, but, by way of an introduction, Goodes […]
You love gay people? That’s great. Prove it.
When conservative Christians find out I’m gay, they almost all say the same thing: “I know gay people think Christians hate them, but I don’t. I love gay people. I may not agree with them, but I love them.†You’d be surprised how often I hear this. Christians are constantly telling me how much they love me. If they […]
JIHADISTS TO CHRISTIANS IN SYRIAN CITY: CONVERT TO ISLAM, PAY UP OR BE KILLED
A jihadist group in control of the northern Syrian city of Raqqa has given Christians a devastating ultimatum: convert to Islam, pay the jizya tax and abide by a list of restrictions, or else risk being killed. In a statement posted online, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) said it would give Christians protection if they paid […]
Green homes cheaper to run and build
Green homes cheaper to run and build, so reach for the stars Date March 8, 2014 Peter Hannam Environment Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald When the CSIRO began the biggest study of energy performance of Australian houses, one resident bemoaned the woeful output of his home’s photovoltaic panels only to be told the […]
The bionic brain race !
 Call to join bionic brain race Date February 24, 2014 Bridie Smith Science Editor, The Age Professor Bob Williamson from the Australian Academy of Science. Photo: Joe Armao Australia must join the ambitious international race to build a bionic brain in order to share the health and economic benefits from such a prestigious global project. […]
Tim Flannery: Beefing up for a climate fight
Author: Mark Dapin Date: 08/02/2014 Co-founder of the Climate Council isn’t afraid to let out his inner lab rat, writes Mark Dapin. Tim Flannery is a big guy, a power-lifter. His triceps curve like biceps, lending his upper arms a broad ellipsoid symmetry. He likes to feel strong – and he needs all his strength. […]
False Memories: separating fact from fiction
Separating fact from fictional memories Date February 23, 2014 Kate Hilpern Ground-breaking research exposes the pitfalls associated with eyewitness evidence and suggestive interviewing. Illustration: Matt Davidson “I have a strong memory of being a boy in a car driving along a country road in Suffolk,” recalls a man who I will call Adam. ”Rounding a […]
Climate Change’s Silent Killer
Heat is on to combat climate change’s silent killer Date February 18, 2014 Will Steffen Australian cities are already experiencing extreme heat that wasn’t expected till 2030. The silent killer: summer heatwaves. One of the most direct effects of climate change is the increase in very hot days and heatwaves. Many regions of Australia have […]
Julian Assange – by Geoffrey Robertson
The refugee Date November 2, 2013 It’s three years since Julian Assange was first accused of rape by two Swedish women. With the WikiLeaks founder now the subject of a feature film, Geoffrey Robertson analyses the case against Assange – and finds serious flaws – in this exclusive book extract. A temporary reprieve … Assange […]
Chemicals may cause silent brains epidemic in young
US experts say chemicals may cause silent brains epidemic in young February 16, 2014 Julia Medew Health Editor Leading experts are calling for a radical overhaul of regulations for chemicals to protect children from every-day toxins that may be causing a global ”silent epidemic” of brain development disorders such as autism, dyslexia and attention-deficit hyperactivity […]
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