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By Kizzy Kalsakau and Adorina Massing
Jul 30, 2020 Updated Aug 6, 2020
Over the past recent years, the debated topic of Women in Politics grew on to become a misimpression, in the eyes of many it had lost its preference and had won more doubts than hope.
However, the people had failed to realize that our nation once had the honor to be governed under the leadership of great women leaders, after the Independence.
Motarilavoa Hilda Lini is a Chief of the Turaga community in North Pentecost Island.
Following the 1980 independence, she became one of the first two women elected into Parliament in 1987.
As part of the Lini Legacy, the name Hilda Lini is recognised from the great achievements earned by her elder brother, the Father of Independence - Late Walter Hyde Lini.
Being the 7th child in a family with 10 siblings, Hilda spent most of her childhood years growing up in the island.
Her parents, Hapa Lini and Jean Lini have supported her education by sending her to Ambae school in 1965.
Later on, she graduated and was enrolled to the British Secondary School (Malapoa College) in Port Vila, Efate.
Her interest in politics and especially in the Independence Movement began when she was helping her brother organise newsletters. Walter who was the Editor for the New Hebridean Viewpoints at that time, had requested her aid in arranging the newsletters.
"The moment I started reading the letters, I became more drawn into the affairs of the crusade."
In 1974, Hilda had completed her studies and had applied for a scholarship to study Journalism.
"Unfortunately, at that time, they did not offer courses for Journalism, the only available options for women are: Nursing, Secretary typists and Teachers.
"So, I remained in Vila while my friends and colleagues travelled overseas or worked in the British Administration, I was the only one left behind."
Afterwards, Hilda soon found herself working for the Bank of the New South Wales in Vila for a few months.
"I got tired of living in Vila, so I left my job and travelled back to the island."
In 1976, Hilda returned back to Vila to attend her sister's wedding, who was married to Kalkot Mataskelekele.
In Vila, she had the chance to meet up with her brother Walter who recruited her to work with the Independence movement.
She was recruited as trainee in journalism and photography.
"In terms of writing, I was trained by Kalkot Mataskelekele and Walter.
"For taking pictures, I was taught by a Canadian volunteer at the University of the South Pacific.
"In the beginning of 1976, in order to begin my work inside the Independence Movement, I had to first familiarize myself with the structure of the association.
"I had to acquaint myself on the vison and policies of the movement."
Hilda conveyed that the vision for the Independence Movement is: "To hold on to Custom, hold on to Land and to hold on to the Country."
This depicts more on the preservation of Melanesian values and the significant importance of allowing our own people govern ourselves and cease all political governance from not the colonial powers.
"It further illustrates how our land and country must be returned back to its rightful custom owners and Custom and Traditional knowledge must be conserved at whatever cost."
As a young journalist, Hilda worked alongside Daniel Nato who is the Coordinator of the Youth Wing for the New Hebrides National Party (NHNP).
By the end of 1976, Hilda was appointed as the Coordinator of Women's Wing.
In her case, she had worked two jobs: A journalist for the Newsletter and the Coordinator of the Women's Wing.
"Writing for the Newsletter was difficult, since there weren't any papers at that time so we had to print on stencils using a stencil duplicator.
"Though it wasn't printed in the best of its quality, it was resourceful during that time."
Hilda explained the concept of the Independence Movement was very clear, that is for both man and women to do their tasks in solidarity. There were very good women leaders at that time and each contribution played a significant role.
"It was understood that the women leaders in the past were very humbled and very simple.
"Since the population is made out of 70% of women, there wouldn't be an Independence without the involvement and the votes of women in the society."
During the 1975 first Municipal Election in the New Hebrides, Merelyn Tahi was elected in Port Vila.
"That is because, politics is all about equality."
In the 1975 General Election, 57% of the people voted for the Independence, 17 out of 39 chairs were reserved for the Independence Movement.
"This shows the fair contribution of both women and men who voted.
"For a woman to stand and contest, she needs to be someone who knows how to pull the strings and is familiar with the gameplay.
"We don't vote for women who looks good in front of a camera, but instead for women who knows her role inside the democracy system."
As a Coordinator for the Women's Wing, she needs to attend all congresses and represent the women.
"We had to push and encourage every subcommittee in the islands to include women, so they started employing women to play a role in their delegation."
There were 3 congresses that took place in 1977. The British and French did not put in much effort in preparing our country for its independence.
The NHNP also announced the country will be gaining its Independence in 1975, but the people were not prepared.
In 1977, the Independence Movement had to upgrade its tactics in way that the people would take it seriously.
During the election in the same year, the Independence Movement had boycotted the election because the French and British were not clear in setting the arrangements of Independence.
"At that time, there were four parties that contradicts with the Independence and only party that stood its ground and complied with the negotiations that followed."
In November 29th 1977, there was an election that the NHNP had boycotted and declared a new Government – the People's Provincial Government.
"The newly-elected Government had George Kalsakau as the Chief Minister, Leslyne Malsungai became the Speaker of the Representative Assembly."
The New Hebrides was ruled by 5 Governments, there was the British, the French, the Condominium, the Kalsakau Government and the Representative Assembly and the Peoples Provincial Government.
In March 1978, the two Governments had sent an invite to the Independence Movement and request their audience to discuss the possibility of forming a Government of National Unity.
"We had to call an extraordinary congress in Ambrym where we had to meet up and decide the advantages and perks of joining the Government of National Unity.
"We agreed to have 10 members inside, 50% of UMP and 50% of the Independence Movement.
"We made it very clear that our involvement in the Government of National Unity was to pave the way to Independence.
"Once the Government was established, so begins the drafting of the national Constitution.
"In October 5th 1979, our Constitution was signed by all parties involved."
Hilda emphasized the role of women who were involved, women had representatives in the constitutional committee, two women were inside: Madlene Kalchichi and Grace Molisa.
"We wanted to make sure that women are involved in every decision-making body to represent women's voice.
"That same unity that was needed before Independence was portrayed under the Government of National Unity, with political leaders being at peace with one another."
Hilda's name was proposed to contest in the 1979 landmark Election, the women had proposed her name to contest but later on, their husbands had manipulated them into declining her proposition.
"I was studying at Papua New Guinea when I heard the news and was called to return back to contest in the Election.
"When I reached New Hebrides, I realised there were changes made, I was approached by Grace Molisa who informed me the women in the group had objected against my candidature.
"So, I withdrew my name and returned back to PNG to finish my studies."
Hilda confirmed she had no fear in standing up for what is right, "our group were always encouraged by the great leaders who kept reminding us not to be afraid."
"We were aware the Police is always monitoring us, at some point in time, we walked in to see our office door left ajar and to our surprise we met a police officer outside our office who reclined by saying he found the door unlocked as he was surveying the area.
"We have secret agents and CID with connections from each party, their network was mainly based with parties fighting for the Independence.
"In my opinion, they were not very effective.
"As a very young woman, I realised I do not have enough people to work with, that is why in my line of work, I had never been jealous for another woman's work, because I needed the women to join with me on this road to political evolution.
"At that stage, we did not have enough educated women who were available."
"I am proud of our country's achievements and especially the achievements gained by our women.
"I remember an article I wrote back in 1979 which states: New Women in a New Country.
"Nowadays I am proud to see women fulfilling this idea into reality, with the increase of women in higher positions within various institutions of both the Government and Private Sector."
Independence Greetings:
"My message goes to every citizen of Vanuatu to respect the Independence, especially when celebrating this 40th Anniversary, please respect the leaders that are still amongst us today.
"This 40th Anniversary is all about honouring and respecting our leaders of the Independence.
"I wish everyone from youths to our elderlies, a happy 40th Anniversary."
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A 16-year-old boy was shot in neck on Park Street in Bridgeport on Thursday afternoon and police are investigating.
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latest caution in a statement signed by its secretary, Wasiu Olatunbosun.
Adegbite, spokesperson for Abiola Ajimobi, the Oyo State governor-elect.
state commissioner for health, gives seeming credence to the suspicion.
commissioners to use his ministry to embark on last-minute treasury looting.
incoming administration does not succeed," the ACN said.
and perform its duties till May 28," he said.
not be spared no matter how highly placed they may be.
committees on the Tafawa Balewa civil disturbances.
therein with little or no amendments whatsoever," he said.
to heal all wounds and foster the spirit of forgiveness and oneness.
not allow any breach of peace in the state again.
"The physical facilities should be ready by June 2012," Mr.
is doing to diversify its support base.
tackle biological threats (pests and diseases), he added.
come from research outputs by the IITA.
"That is something to be really proud of," Mr. Hartmann said.
IITA had remained a very stable institute.
staff. He said the present management never reinvented the wheel.
you all had built. So it was enjoyable," he said.
presence and efforts in keeping the flag flying at IITA.
State, Ikedi Ohakim as a minister in his cabinet.
greed, the governor should leave public office for a while.
given to him by Imo people to write his name in gold," the group said.
to aspire to higher service at the federal level.
return, he denied them Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tickets.
of time," the group said.
sign that "he may be at risk of extrajudicial execution".
there," read a petition from the organisation.
that he had been "taken to an unknown place.
on March 28, 2011, which ordered Mr. Tasheku's release.
It is now eight months since Mr. Tasheku has being locked up.
not be committed to prison for disobeying the court's order.
in Prison custody as the court ordered.
But a look at Police contempt for the judiciary shows that Mr.
Ringim is only towing the line of others who have gone before him.
occasions, disobeyed court orders and detained Nigerians for endless months.
months on allegations of kidnapping and armed robbery in Anambra State.
terminated by President Goodluck Jonathan a week later, on September 8, 2010.
Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja.
be committed to prison for his flagrant disobedience.
retiring age of 60 years.
by training, also paved the way for the judiciary to be looked down upon.
as well as to produce him before the court.
embezzling billions of Naira in Police funds.
the construction of over 300 police housing units across the country.
him to flout court orders.
had won contracts to manage them.
of law, under a democracy should not be seen as the one to undermine it.
as the present Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ringim is showing Nigerians.
states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory.
be murder, arson, and grievous bodily harm.
for the election petition tribunals to begin work.
alleging irregularities and noncompliance with the 2010 Electoral Act.
ballot papers were used in several states.
and some parts of the North and the Southwest.
got 917,012 votes. The total valid votes were 38,209,978.
36 states including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
gazetted copy one cannot say which one is correct.
even if there was any delay it would be minimal.
Vice President of the World Bank, Oby Ezekwesili, speaks to our reporter in Cape Town, South Africa. Excerpts below.
systems as well as the legal framework is in place.
needed to facilitate the process of economic growth in any country.
growth of the country's economy.
small section of the population, but everybody.
is for them to allow that sector to be the only game in town.
but this does not just happen.
enable the regulatory underpinnings of a functional agriculture sector?
see it as such, because it is business.
productivity as well as improvement in the yield from agriculture.
remove all the bottlenecks and constraints to operators in that sector.
Africa, it is probably hitting the limits of what they can have.
So, it requires the private sector to come in as a part of the combination to tackle the infrastructure deficit.
Development Bank (ADB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
of women in economic policy development to bring about growth.
making as well as the impact of education to health outcomes.
deliver at their best, one is basically operating at less than optimum.
senate president for the next senate session.
one of them, Zainab Kure (PDP – Niger South).
re-election into office, which would be a record.
of 2010; he has carefully orchestrated his manoeuvres ever since.
secured re-election to be a member of the next senate.
central region of the country.
to carry out their campaigns through lobbyists.
praised especially for the stability of the senate under his reign.
will replace Rule 97[f] of the current standing order of the senate.
at this point, considering the senate president's virtues.
opposition lawmakers who will be members of the seventh senate.
campaign on Thursday on the premises of the national assembly.
to carry their opponents along in the interest of development.
"The era of forcing candidates on the electorate is gone, we are now in the era where people's votes count", he said.
continued to hunt the nation in the past," he said.
also issued certificates of returns to 36 lawmakers-elect in the state.
the "dastardly act" were brought to book.
it on the endemic poverty and backwardness of the affected areas.
we will continue to be marginalized".
of Justice, Mohammed Adoke, as respondents.
on Human Rights, and wants it declared null and void and of no effect.
life of every person and therefore null and void.
35 of the 1999 Nigerian constitution.
that is inconsistent with it null and void.
The matter will be open for mention on May 18, 2011.


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Similarities Between Desert Biomes & Tundra Biomes
By: Nanette Kelley
Similarities Between Deserts & Plains
Cities in Temperate Deciduous Forests
Plants & Trees You Find in the Woods
Desert Animals Vs. Arctic Animals
Factors of ecological succession
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The earth's land and water masses are separated into two primary communities: terrestrial and aquatic. Areas within these communities are grouped under eight smaller sections called biomes. The terrestrial biomes include grassland, desert, tundra, tiaga and temperate and tropical forests. The aquatic biomes are marine and freshwater. Various biomes share some similarities; forests, for instance, whether temperate or tropical, both have trees. Often it is climate that establishes whether an area falls under one biome or another.
Tundra Biome
There are two types of tundra: Arctic and Alpine. The Arctic tundra encompasses the north pole and ranges south until it reaches the tiaga, a forest area in the Northern Hemisphere. Though seemingly barren, about 1,700 varieties of plants, resistant to the cold, grow in these regions. The high altitude, mountainous regions of the world, where trees cannot grow, are known as the Alpine tundra. Animals that live within the tundra biome have adapted to cold temperatures; instead of fighting for food during the winter, some hibernate during the cold months. Others join the southward migration and move to warmer climes when the tundra weather is frigid.
Desert Biome
The desert biome contains four major types of deserts: hot and dry, coastal, semiarid and cold. Deserts typically receive less than 50cm, or 19.7 inches, of precipitation per year. Hot and dry deserts have the least rainfall, with the precipitation sometimes evaporating before it ever hits the ground. The dominant animals in these areas are burrowers and nocturnal creatures. The tundra and desert biomes, though at opposite extremes, share a few similarities.
Harsh Environments
Both the tundra and desert biomes have harsh, somewhat hostile environments. The plant life that grows in these environments are usually low to the ground, whether to deal with the frigid winds of the tundra or the low moisture of the deserts. Trees and other canopy plants are rare in both areas.
Extreme Temperatures
The Arctic tundra can reach temperatures of minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit during an average winter. At the other extreme, the hot and dry desert biome can reach a high temperature of 48.9 degrees Celsius and a low of minus 4.44 degrees Celsius.
Low Species Diversity
Though there is not a wide range of plant or animal species diversification in either the desert or the tundra biomes, what is there has learnt to adapt and to thrive. Some animals and other life forms in each area adapt themselves to the environments by either accelerating or delaying their life cycles in a bid to ensure the young can reach maturity.
Estrella Mountain Community College: Biology: Community and Ecosystem Dynamics
University of California Museum of Paleontolgy: World Biomes: The Tundra Biome
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Over on dailymail.co.uk, "Arguing with mum and missing home: The 1800 year old letter that reveals what life as a Roman soldier was really like." Learn more here.
Also, on smithsonianmag.com, "This Trunk Stuffed With 17th-Century Letters Is a Historian's Dream." Find out more here.
Finally, on popsci.com and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) YouTube channel, check out the "Time Capsule From 1957 Found During Construction At MIT" here.


Iranian director Majid Majidi has said that "Muhammad (Sal Allahu alayhi wa Salim, Peace and Blessings be upon him)", his latest film project on the life of Prophet Muhammad (sAwS) in his childhood, seeks solidarity in the world of Islam.
Speaking at a press conference held for the first international festival for the creation of a logotype representing the Prophet, Majidi, said that the film intends to fight against the improper image of Islam which the West has.
"It seems that art and cultural activities are an appropriate response to the insulting acts by some Western countries," Majidi, who is also the director of the festival, added.
The festival has been organized by Nur-e Taban, an Iranian film company that is the producer of the film on the Prophet, along with Tehran Municipality's Beautification Organization.
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We all need love. Even Genghis Kahn needed love. He also needed a name that you can spell more easily.
Okay, many men are a little shut down and pretend that they don't need the softness of love. But not your guy. So let him know that you care. Send him a Rubber Chicken Card and then surprise him when you are both home with lederhosen and a bowler hat as dessert. Have fun.. it's the most romantic day of the year, except of course, National Pasta Day.


Here is how you can cure a sore throat. You can cure a sore throat by drinking warm beverages. For example, you can have coffee, tea, soup, etc. Even if cold items feel better on your throat, hot bevrages are still better. They are better because if you drink something hot, it heats the mucus in the back of your throat, making it go away. Cold beverages create more mucus, even though it feels better. Also, stay away from dairy products. For example, ice cream, coffee cream, milk, cheese, all of that. That is the best way to cure a sore throat.
If that doesn't work, try taking medicine, or call your doctor. You may have strep throat. And you want to cure it before it gets worse and spreads.


Phenology is the biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Every Tuesday morning, our resident Phenologist John Latimer gathers his phenological data and reports his findings in the weekly Phenology Report. In this week's report, among many other interesting tidbits, John tells us of the array of birds showing up at his feeder these days, and why Groundhogs Day is not a relevant means of determining the duration of winter.
As always, we love to hear what our listeners are noticing out in nature. Give us a call at 218.999.9876 and let us know what is happening around your place. You can also send an email directly to John. Either way, we want to hear from you!
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Every week we hear from Minnesota school kids and regular listeners as they call or email us with their nature observations. Crazy cold temperatures, the arrival of goldfinches, woodpeckers, shrike and even some robins are all in these reports.
Every week we hear from Minnesota school kids as they call or email us with their nature observations. It may be frigid outside, but the kids noticed all kinds of activity this week. Swans on the river, bald eagles, coyotes, a wolf in someone's yard, wild turkeys and information on where you can look to see Jupiter and Venus in the night and early morning sky are all inlcuded in these reports!
Every week we hear from regular listeners and Minnesota school kids as they call or email us with their nature observations. This week, because of the Monday holiday, we only had two school reports. We did hear from a number of other listeners, tho. Topics in this week's talkbacks include invasive cattails, ravens, rabbits eating their own poop, the sound of the first "phoebe" song and a follow up on last week's discussion about sections of the Mississippi river becoming frozen.


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My latest newsletter
1st December, 2022
Welcome to my latest newsletter!
My debate on Luton train station
For too long, Luton has had to put up with a train station that's not fit for purpose. Four out of five platforms at Luton station are inaccessible and the decrepit building is leaky and badly lit. Luton is a brilliant town but it needs a modern station to help it thrive.
I held a parliamentary debate calling for the Government to ensure no further delays to installing lifts at the station, and to consider a full redevelopment so our aspirational town has the train station it deserves. Watch my speech below.
Nuclear Test Veterans campaign for medals
Around 22,000 veterans were involved in Britain's nuclear tests in the 1950s & 60s, but until very recently had yet to receive any formal recognition, despite them and their families still suffering the effects of their sacrifice.
However, in a huge victory for veterans, their families and campaigners such as Labrats, BNTVA and The Mirror, the Government has finally agreed to award them medals. As Shadow Minister for Veterans and Defence People, I've been proud to support the campaign to ensure their service and sacrifice are recognised.
UK Parliament Week: 14-20 November
During UK Parliament Week I enjoyed visiting local schools across Luton South and talking with pupils about my role as their MP. My week included visiting Someries Infants, Hillborough Infants, Sacred Heart Primary and River Bank Primary schools, as well as speaking with pupils from Farley Junior School via zoom call.
Pupils asked lots of thoughtful questions, and it was excellent to hear about how they participate in school democracy through School Councils, Pupil Voice and School Parliament elections.
Rachel Hopkins MP with pupils on a school visit
Cost of Living Crisis – Mortgage Costs
The Government's mismanagement of the economy has added hundreds of pounds a month onto people's mortgages. As Lutonians face £540 more a month on their mortgages, further worsening the cost of living crisis, I called on the Government to reduce the ministerial severance payments by at least this amount. Watch my video here.


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Карл Франц Эдмунд Кречмер (; , Остриц — , ) — немецкий органист и композитор.

Сын директора городской школы, первые уроки музыки получил от отца. С 1846 года учился в Дрездене у Эрнста Юлиуса Отто и Иоганна Готлоба Шнайдера. С 1854 года работал в Дрезденском кафедральном соборе как органист, а затем и руководитель капеллы. Написал ряд опер, из которых наибольшей популярностью в Германии пользовались «Фолькунгер» (; 1874, Дрезден) и «Генрих Лев» (1877, Лейпциг), а также многочисленные духовные сочинения.

Похоронен на Старом католическом кладбище в Дрездене.

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Johan Frederik "Han" Drijver (* 11. März 1927 in Eindhoven; † 10. Oktober 1986 in Vlaardingen) war ein niederländischer Hockeyspieler, der bei den Olympischen Spielen 1948 die Bronzemedaille und bei den Olympischen Spielen 1952 die Silbermedaille gewann.

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Han Drijver spielte als Verteidiger für Tot Ons Genoegen Opgericht aus Den Haag (heute aufgegangen im HC Klein Zwitserland). Seine Spezialität war die Verteidigung der eigenen Torlinie bei Strafecken.

1948 bei den Olympischen Spielen in London belegten die Niederländer in der Vorrunde den zweiten Platz hinter der pakistanischen Mannschaft, wobei Pakistan das Spiel gegen die Niederlande mit 6:1 gewonnen hatte. Im Halbfinale setzte sich die indische Mannschaft gegen die Niederländer durch, die britische Mannschaft besiegte Pakistan. Das erste Spiel um Bronze zwischen den Niederlanden und Pakistan endete 1:1, im Wiederholungsspiel gewannen die Niederländer mit 4:1 und erhielten die Bronzemedaille.

Bei den Olympischen Spielen 1952 in Helsinki nahmen nur zwölf Mannschaften am Hockeyturnier teil. In der ersten Runde erhielten vier Mannschaften ein Freilos, darunter die Niederländer. Im Viertelfinale besiegten die Niederländer die deutsche Mannschaft mit 1:0. Ebenfalls mit 1:0 endete das Halbfinale gegen die pakistanische Mannschaft. Im Finale unterlagen die Niederländer der indischen Mannschaft mit 1:6.

1956 hätte Drijver noch einmal an Olympischen Spielen teilnehmen sollen. Aber nach dem Volksaufstand in Ungarn boykottierten die Niederlande die Spiele in Melbourne. Han Drijver starb 1986 an den Folgen eines Autounfalls.

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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Ahmad Bradshaw's 3-yard touchdown run capped a 16-play, 80-yard game-opening drive and gave the New York Giants a 7-0 lead over the Washington Redskins after the first quarter Monday night.
Bradshaw's plunge over the right side came on third down — and it also came at a price: Starting left guard Rich Seubert limped off with a right knee injury, and the Giants said his return was questionable. Kevin Boothe replaced Seubert on New York's next possession.
The initial drive chewed up 9 minutes, 13 seconds, and featured a mix of nine runs and seven — mostly short — passes. Eli Manning was 5 for 7 for 47 yards.
The Giants were trying to remain a factor in the NFC playoff chase. Win or lose, they were going to end the night trailing the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in the wild-card standings, but a defeat would really make things dire.
The Redskins, meanwhile, were long ago ruled out of any postseason possibilities. But this game represented the first real chance to audition for new front-office boss Bruce Allen, who was hired last week as general manager after Vinny Cerrato resigned.
Allen, son of former Redskins coach George Allen, was at the stadium Monday night, strolling the sideline before kickoff, when the temperature was 38 degrees.
The Washington area was pounded by a blizzard that began Friday night, and the Redskins estimated that about 25 million pounds of snow were removed from the stadium and its parking lots.
When Bradshaw scored, a couple of snowballs were thrown from the stands and landed near him.
Washington's first possession did not go smoothly. The Redskins went three-and-out, with quarterback Jason Campbell fumbling when he was sacked by Justin Tuck on third down. The Redskins recovered after a loss of 9 yards on the play, then punted the ball.
The Giants then began another methodical drive that put them at first-and-goal at the 4 as the first quarter closed.


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In linguistics, connected speech or connected discourse is a continuous sequence of sounds forming utterances or conversations in spoken language. Analysis of connected speech shows sound changes affecting linguistic units traditionally described as phrases, words, lexemes, morphemes, syllables, phonemes or phones. The words that are modified by those rules will sound differently in connected speech than in citation form (canonical form or isolation form).

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Warszawa-Żoliborz – dawna gmina miejska (tzw. dzielnica-gmina lub gmina warszawska) istniejąca w latach 1990–1994 w woj. stołecznym warszawskim. Siedziba gminy znajdowała się w warszawskiej dzielnicy Żoliborz.

Gmina Warszawa-Żoliborz została utworzona 2 kwietnia 1990 roku w woj. stołecznym warszawskim (od 27 maja 1990 warszawskim) na mocy zarządzenia Nr 31 Prezesa Rady Ministrów z dnia 5 kwietnia 1990 w sprawie uzyskania przez dzielnice m.st. Warszawy statusu gmin. Gmina stanowiła jedną z siedmiu (ośmiu po utworzeniu w 1993 roku gminy Warszawa-Ursus) gmin warszawskich; był to jedyny przypadek w Polsce by gminy miejskie nie były osobnymi miastami, lecz łącznie tworzyły jedno miasto.

Gminę zniesiono 19 czerwca 1994 roku w związku z wprowadzeniem nowego podziału Warszawy na
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Home > Sports > World Cup at risk from match-fixing, say betting experts
World Cup at risk from match-fixing, say betting experts
Agencies22 March 2018 5:03 PM GMT
London:The World Cup is not immune from the threat of match-fixing, experts have warned, with sophisticated monitoring systems in place to identify suspicious activity during the tournament in Russia.
Jake Marsh, head of integrity at digital media group Perform, which supplies live sports video to bookmakers, said there was no room for complacency despite the global nature of the event.
He said factors such as national pride and the impression -- sometimes false -- that all the players are well-paid, did not mean the World Cup would not be targeted.
"We have had World Cup qualifiers that have been proved as fixed," said Marsh, who was speaking at the Betting on Football conference at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge ground on Wednesday. "So why wouldn't they go into the main tournament?
"We looked at a friendly match last year between two international sides, one of whom couldn't afford to pay their hotel bill and might be featuring at the World Cup."
"The vulnerabilities are there even though they are international sides so quite rightly (world governing body) FIFA have monitoring in place at the World Cup," added Marsh, who has been involved in fighting corruption for more than a decade.
Gilles Maillet, sport integrity director of La Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), which operates the French national lottery, said it is a fallacy to think fixers always pick events that could be below the radar.
"It is very clear and a point worth making that many people think most fixers focus on low-level competitions because it is easier to fix and involves less expense to them," said the Frenchman.
"On the other hand, with the amount of transactions you have at large events it can be more difficult to detect the fix, which can be hidden behind the large amounts of money that are bet."
Betting companies have plans in place dor suspicious betting patterns related to any of the matches.


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August 1, 2013 Special Dispatch No. 5391
From The MEMRI TV Archives: Child Marriage In The Arab & Muslim World
Special Dispatch No. 5391
The following is a compilation of MEMRI TV clips on the subject of child marriage from TV channels in the Arab and Muslim world.
Saudi Sheikh, Said Al-Qahtani, Speaks Out Against Child Marriages, MEMRI TV Clip No. 3909, March 15, 2007
Click here to view this clip on MEMRI TV.
Seven-Year-Old Yemeni Girl Married Off To Man Her Grandfather's Age, MEMRI TV Clip No. 3925, July 23, 2013
11-Year-Old Yemeni Girl Nada Al-Ahdal Flees Home To Avoid Forced Marriage: I'd Rather Kill Myself, MEMRI TV Clip No. 3919, July 8, 2013
Nada Al-Ahdal, Yemeni Girl Who Escaped Forced Marriage, And Her Uncle: Islamists Threaten Our Lives, MEMRI TV Clip No. 3923, July 24, 2013
Saudi Cleric Muhammad Al-'Arifi: Islam Does Not Set A Minimum Age For Marriage, MEMRI TV Clip No. 3023, July 5, 2011
TV Report On Underage Marriage In The Arab World, MEMRI TV Clip No. 2679, October 17, 2010
Saudi Expert On Family Affairs Ghazi Al-Shimari On Underage Marriage In Saudi Arabia: A Girl Of Six Or Seven Is Too Young To Be Married, But A 12-Year-Old Girl May Be Ready, MEMRI TV Clip No. 2545, May 20, 2010
Saudi Cleric Muhammad Musa Al-Sharif Defends The Marrying Off Of Under-Age Girls In Saudi Arabia: Atheists, Christians, And Fornicators Are Responsible For Human Rights Treaties, MEMRI TV Clip No. 2399, February 19, 2010
Child Marriage In Yemen: Interviews With Two Girl-Brides Who Have Appealed To The Court Seeking Divorce, MEMRI TV Clip No. 2017, March 24/April 1, 2009
Saudi Society For The Defense Of Women's Rights Launches Internet Campaign To Ban Child Marriage By Law, MEMRI TV Clip No. 2023, January 2009
Dr. Ahmad Al-Mub'i, A Saudi Marriage Officiant: It Is Allowed To Marry A Girl At The Age Of One, If Sex Is Postponed. The Prophet Muhammad, Whose Model We Follow, Married 'Aisha When She Was Six And Had Sex With Her When She Was Nine, MEMRI TV Clip No. 1798, June 19, 2008
Iraqi Expert On Islamic Law Calls To Permit Marriage Of Young Girls, MEMRI TV Clip No. 1725, March 14, 2008
Camelia Sadat, Daughter Of Late Egyptian President, Tells Of Marriage At The Age Of 12 To An Abusive Husband, MEMRI TV Clip No. 1018, January 8, 2006
Russian International Affairs Expert Mirzayan: One Way That Russia Can Respond To Western Disregard For Russian Security Needs Is To Upgrade Ties With Iran
From The MEMRI Archives – Clips On Egyptian Former Minister Of Culture Gaber Asfour
Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Weekly: January 8 – 15, 2022
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I completely understand where you're coming from. Though I do really love certain contemporary Christian music. I always listen to KLOVE radio when I'm driving. But there is also something so simply beautiful about old Christian hymns that just flood you with the Holy Spirit, and I think it's less common to experience God's presence like that with a more contemporary song. I attend a Baptist church, and worship includes a mix of old hymns and more modern pop/rock music, which I really like. I think music style definitely depends on the person, but however you're able to worship the best, feel closest to God, is obviously the best style for you, no matter what it is.
I am glad that you've found a church family that you feel a stronger connection to. This is a topic that in my experience can be simultaneously personally important and trivial in terms of its relation the Kingdom of God. There's a lot I could talk about, but instead I would like to respond to some of your points.
there is no reverence for God with this ''Pop/Rock'' type of modern contempory worship songs churches seem to be going for these days.
While I can sense the frustration in your tone, you seem to be generalizing from your personal experience. If we say there is "no reverence for God..." in modern ecclesial music , we make ourselves the judge of the human heart. Reverence is a personal response to the glory of God revealed in Christ. That realization can come through a hymn, silence, an encounter with creation, reading a passage of scripture, even through a modern song. It us not the form of the music but the realities they express.
One of my friends became a follower of Jesus explicitly because he walked into a church whose modern music and lyrics, sung by a room of grateful, joyful, and hopeful Christians, were obviously transcendent and beyond anything he had experienced. He is now a pastor who boldly proclaims the beauty and wonder of the Cross of Christ.
I see the scare quotes on the word 'proper' so perhaps this comment is tongue-in-cheek. I have a varied pedigree when it comes to liturgy and music. Every church , even churches that don't have liturgies, have liturgies! You can't escape creating forms of worship in corporate settings. I am thankful to be with the body of Christ wherever I happen to find them and it's a delight to see the unique expressions of worship.
I am of the opinion that churches should be highly creative, including musically. That kind of music will necessarily reflect the unique blend of people who make up each local congregation.
I also think that Christian unity across time and cultures is a beautiful thing. Hymns that have been around for awhile (even if they were 'contemporary' once) help connect us together as the universal body of Christ. I had the opportunity once to sing with some German Christians at a church in Munich. Since I knew the melody I sang along in English and the experience was joyful, emphasizing the unity strangers can have through Christ.
It's not an either/or situation to me; we should have new songs and old songs, general songs and specific songs. Younger believers, in love, should be sensitive to older believers (volume, flashing lights, etc.). Older believers should encourage new expressions of thankfulness to God. Personal preferences and expectations are unimportant to loving one another.
On the other hand, new music must align with biblical truth. Pragmatically speaking, hymnody provides short, easily-grasped and sung melodies that are repeated. My conviction is that songs intended for corporate worship should be singable by the average person and that the words should elicit reflection for those who have not yet picked up the song.
That's not to say that worship songs can't have a greater complexity to them, but in those cases, there is a wise and loving way to introduce those songs over time. MY conviction is that new songs provide an excellent opportunity for biblical teaching and a renewed gospel focus.
Humans are changeable creatures who tend to pendulum swing from one extreme to the other. In the 60's and 70's people rejected what they perceived to be cold and dead forms of music and worship for more spontaneous and exuberant music that stressed the personal realities of the gospel. Now we are seeing the children and grandchildren of those people hungry for something secure in times of deep instability. It shouldn't be a surprise that older forms and structures are becoming more attractive.
I think we should stick to "Love Yahweh your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength" as the defining center of our worship- personal and corporate- seeking to understand, dialogue, learn, and bear with one another in the process growing in love.
The old hymns were practically a sermon in themselves.
I just had a listen to a half hour of contemporary Christian songs online. These songs more match the style today of I'm saved, me me although some did speak to the heart of the lost in saying Jesus is salvation but not one pointed out that their misery was the result of man's world in the first place. All looking at cure, not cause unlike what Jesus taught. Seems to me without cause they'll never know what it really is they are saved from. But I guess that is Christianity of a contemporary church today afraid to step on toes, music parroting what they teach.
Once there were church choirs, today you just hire someone out on the circuit.
I don't necessarily have a problem with contemporary worship. After all, even traditional hymns were contemporary at one time. The issue that I have is that most of the contemporary music lacks any theological substance. Some are down right heretical. Some of these newer songs sound more like something a Disney princess would sing about their long awaited prince. I had a pastor once describe these songs as "spiritual masturbation" because the songs value our feeling good about ourselves as opposed to bringing worship and praise to God.
My grandparents went to a Church of Christ for decades, and I would stay with them over 2 months every summer growing up, and we'd attend 3 services a week. I guess I attended well over 300 services.
They had no instruments (unless you count the song leader occasionally pulling out a tone device to sound the right key before starting the song).
I wonder if this is why the Church of Christ banned instruments. I always kinda knew it wasn't necessary to ban instruments, but I can understand the fear of any possible avenue of the wrong, and there can be no doubt that sometimes wrong enters churches, and in so many different ways, and musical form could also be a way at times if the words become too far from scripture (no matter the musical form), in addition to the others.
Having very close remembering of the lyrics of our hymns there, such as How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace, and so many all would recognize as the main mainstream Hymns of most churches, I can testify to you that our contemporary band plays a variety of music forms in our contemporary service (different church, different time, this one Lutheran), but the words are not shallow. And usually, they are direct phrases from scripture one can recognize if they have read fully through the Bible (though one caught me by surprise, as it was from a psalm I had not read in a very long time). So, I hope that's encouraging on that point.
But in contrast there are indeed some songs where it's not clear at all the words are from scripture, or lined up with scripture, but it's not always easy to tell, because of paraphrasing. King and Country has a great song called "The Proof of Your Love", and unless a person knows 1 Cor 13 well, they might wonder if it's just made up stuff, but also if a person knows 1 Cor 13 well, they will realize it's paraphrase also. It's a good example of contemporary music that is pretty deep, but if you listened also to King and Country on another song like "It's not Over Yet", would it seem deep?
The proof of Your love"
This song is like a lot of contemporary music on the radio: encouraging, but not complex, and only partly recognizable as a paraphrase (of Paul saying run till the race is done).
The Lyrics might sound good and expressive of a desire toward God, but it is not worship. It is a prayer arising out of a concern for the writer's own spiritual state with God. The song is about "me" not God. This emphasizes my point about the subtle change of what is expressed in worship-song lyrics. It somehow tends toward New Age mentality that says "I want to be a better person", "I want to improve myself". In New Age liberal Christianity it is "I want to be a more spiritual, more holy person in myself". "I want to improve my relationship and my spiritual state with you."
These sentiments are not New Testament Christianity. New Testament Christianity says that we are already accepted into the beloved. We are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places. We have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, and have unbroken fellowship with the Father and with Jesus Christ. All this says that we don't have to worry about our standing with God, because we are already there, and we are as close to God as we are going to get.
But the New Age spirits will say, "You need to be closer to God", you need to improve yourself before God will fully accept you." This causes a person who is unaware of what the New Testament says about himself in relation to God, to believe that he has to try and be a better person in order to move closer to God. But this is not faith; rather it is quest to feel closer to God, therefore the faith is not in God's Word but in a certain sensory emotion or feeling.
This is what a lot of contemporary "worship" music intends to promote: "I want to feel closer to You, God". George Harrison put it in a nutshell: "I want to see you Lord; I want to feel you Lord, My sweet Lord". But he is not talking about Jesus, but the Eastern Mystical counterfeit god who is real Lord.
I became a Christian in 1966, before "christian music" changed into New Age type emotion seeking music.
These sentiments are not New Testament Christianity.
I would say both sides presented above miss out on what we are to do for fellow man.
There have been some great hymns and music written by genuinely converted believers. Also many great contemporary songs and music has been written glorifying Christ, directing worship to God and the great Person He is and the wonderful things He has done for us, and invitation to believe the gospel and receive Christ as Saviour.
I love Rap and R&B Christian music. I used to listen to secular music many years ago before I was saved and enjoy listening to music about Christ with a style of music I like. I don't think there's a right or wrong when it comes to preference. It is great for those who are beginning to learn about God to have something to listen to with a positive Christian message. Just depends on the person I guess. I can't stand hymns. Not my thing. But I am not in the UK if that matters so maybe a cultural thing too. I tend to not like "pop" type music though that sounds like Britney Spears. That's not my thing either.
Interesting song. Couldn't hear all the lyrics. Seeing the lyrics might be informative.
Yes but again, there was no mention about what Jesus said we are to do for fellow man.
Have you read Philippians through? When you write:"All this says that we don't have to worry about our standing with God, because we are already there, and we are as close to God as we are going to get." I thought wait a second, that's the opposite wording of what Paul wrote in Philippians. But I take it for granted people don't always write clearly nor understand what others are aiming to say. ( We can indeed have assurance though if we follow as Christ said in Mathew 7:24-27. ) For me, it is all about scripture, read through fully. Contemporary Christian music has some gems that are very scriptural and that's why I like them. I am constantly changing stations if I listen to the radio though, because most of the songs aren't already sifted like those in a hymnal.
Worship is a personal thing and what is important is the heart of the worshiper but the form of worship is more fluid. Christianity doesn't really have a set form of worship with the exception of observing the Lord's supper. You may worship kneeling in quiet but you may also worship to an upbeat song that makes you clap your hands or move a little. In both examples, if your heart is not worshipful than worship does not happen. Jesus highlights an analogous example with the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. In the example, the Pharisee shows more orthodox worship and the tax collector is more contrite but controversial. Jesus tells us however it is the Tax Collector that was justified in the end but this has less to do with what is proper and what is improper, it is about the posture of the heart.
We worship for the expressed purpose of giving glory to God by adoration and reverence reserved uniquely for God. So because of this, some feel worship must not look like anything else. Worship can exist in this space and although it can be healthy it's not limited to this space. Because cultural gaps exist pretty much everyone 10 years now if you're 60 you may not find you worship the same as someone who is 25, or 35 or 45 or someone who is 85. If God is being glorified then how can we disagree? a millennial probably doesn't like hymns or anything from a songbook. Who's problem is this? the millennial's or the people looking down upon the millennial? They like what they like and why take this away from them so long as it's in that space that glorifies God.
The old hymns were designed so they could be sung in large groups using a melody and phrasing that is simple to follow. Too many modern songs are designed to be sung by soloists, full of syncopation and repetition which can often sound very awkward and clumsy when sung as a congregation - unless they know the song very well.
I recently looked at a poll of some of the most popular hymns and worship songs here in the UK. Some of the most popular modern worship songs were written by writers such as Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend. "How Deep the Father's Love for Us", "See What a Morning" and "In Christ Alone" follow a classic hymnody which makes it very easy to be understood and sung by congregations.
lso there is no reverence for God with this ''Pop/Rock'' type of modern contempory worship songs churches seem to be going for these days.
This started in the 1980s and possibly before that. When I was younger I thought that sort of thing was cool and didn't care for liturgy, but that greatly changed. Anyway "the Church Growth" movement has really pushed this sort of thing. I remember reading "the Purpose Driven Church" of Rick Warren, that was when he just started to get famous, and that was his first "Purpose Driven" book. Anyway in that book like other similar writings he advocates a Utilitarian view of Church and the Gospel. I nickname this Ecclesiology, "Independent Contractors for Christ". Warren and many other Protestants really believe there is nothing inherently sacred about the Church and its ways (including worship). Sure the church should "follow the Bible", "preach the Bible", treat other people like Jesus etc. but the Church largely is just God's nonprofit organization that preaches or markets the Gospel for the Whole World to hear, and in doing that you have a great deal of leeway, meaning that and almost any style of worship services is OK, ;because, in his mind the Bible doesn't really make any specifications for that for the NT Church.
In his book Warren recommended that church's attempt to reach a niche audience much how radio stations and TV does. So he and his worship team had their church geared for Baby Boomers and the younger generation X. They featured Rock Style music for the main services, and I think other genres for the other times.
Later on, a year and half later after reading "The Purpose Driven Church" I was led into Orthodoxy (summer of 1997). When I read "Becoming Orthodox" by Peter Quilquist I realized the folly of that type of thinking. Being a Christian isn't just about "What you do" as in preaching the Gospel, but about other things like "Who you are", and "How you do it", and "Why you do it".
In reading that book I was made aware of the origins of the Mass and Divine Liturgy, that they came directly from the liturgy of the synagogue and temple. The basic premise that the Bible does not specify worship is false. The only worship that God ordained on this earth was that of the tabernacle and temple. Even though the earthly temple may have been destroyed that worship still goes on, because the worship of heaven as it is depicted in the heavenly visions of the OT prophets and the book of Revelation very much as a temple liturgy. It's interesting that many non-liturgical non-sacramentalists talk about worshiping "in spirit and truth" (and mean something different than this) but this actually is worshiping God on Earth as He is worshiped in Heaven.
Anyway I did reach the same conclusions you did years ago, take care!


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Hong Kong Protests People in Hong Kong have continued to protest a proposed new law which would mean people accused of crimes in China could be sent there to face a trial. We investigate why the protests are happening and find out more about the history of Hong Kong. Recycling Recently local government from around Australia got together for a big meeting and one of the main topics of conversation was recycling. It's been causing some big problems in Australia since a bunch of overseas countries said they no longer wanted to deal with our waste. Aussie Future The CSIRO has released a report looking into the future of Australia. It spoke to a bunch of experts about what the country might look like in 2060 and they put forward a couple of very different scenarios, depending on what we and our governments do now. Seed School We meet some school kids who are working with scientists to save Australia's endangered plants! Students at Woodlupine Primary School in Perth have been carefully growing three species that are in danger of extinction then harvesting their seeds. Cricket Bat Kid We meet a young Aussie who wants to share his love of cricket with as many people as possible! Ten-year-old Riley spends his spare time refurbishing old cricket gear and giving it to kids who need it.
Press Freedom Recently there's been a lot of talk in the media about the media! Earlier this month the house of a News Corp journalist and the offices of the ABC were raided by the Australia Federal Police. They were investigating possible crimes that they said were committed when people gave secret information to journalists. But some say the raids are a bad thing for freedom of the press. We look at what press freedom is, why it's important and why its sometimes controversial. Aboriginal Flag Debate Last week there was some debate about the Aboriginal flag and who should be able to use it. It came after the AFL and several companies were asked to stop selling clothing with the flag on it. We look at the history of the flag and who has the right to sell its image and why. Refugee Week Thursday is World Refugee Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the millions of people who have to leave their homes because of war, persecution or disaster. We find out more about what it means to be a refugee and meet a family who came to Australia as refugees. Gender and Sport A female footy player in South Australia has been given a six-week ban after she filled in a local men's team. It got many asking whether women should be allowed to compete alongside men in Aussie Rules and other games. Bigfoot Last week there was big news about ... Bigfoot! For decades there have been stories about the famous hairy creature, and some swear they've seen it roaming around forests in the US. But last week Bigfoot was dealt a big blow when the FBI released new information about its own hunt for Sasquatch. We find out more about Bigfoot and some other mythical creatures around the world.
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Interest Rates Last week Australia's interest rates were brought to an all-time low by the Reserve Bank. While that might not sound that interesting, it's something that could affect all of Australia. We find out why interest rates are so important and why the Reserve Bank thinks carefully before changing them. Tiananmen Square Anniversary Last week people around the world have marked the anniversary of a tragic event that happened in China 30 years ago. It's known as the Tiananmen Square massacre. But while it's famous in many countries, like Australia, the events of June 4, 1989, aren't talked about much by people in China. We find out more about what happened in Tiananmen Square and how it's remembered by Chinese people. Meditation We find out about a plan to make school a little more relaxing! In the last budget the government put money towards a program that teaches kids mindfulness and meditation. It's an ancient practice that, according to some experts, can have a big effect on your mental health. Camel Cuddles As far as pets go, camels might seem an unusual choice, but one family in Ipswich says their domestic dromedary is a great companion. They're encouraging other Aussies to adopt camels as a way of fighting Australia's feral pest problem. We find out more about Australia's wild camels and whether they could find a place in farmer's paddocks. Icy Adventure We meet two brothers, Monty and Ziggy, who have just come back from an epic overseas challenge. They set out to cross-country ski across the Arctic, even though they'd never skied before!
Adani Update Adani is a word that you would have heard a lot if you've been listening to the news lately. It was a big issue during the recent election campaign and it's still causing a lot of debate. So what is it? We find out more about Adani, its plans for the Carmichael coal mine, and why it's been causing a lot of debate for a long time. Everest Debate For many, climbing the world's highest mountain is the ultimate achievement, but are too many taking on the peak? That's the question many are asking after a horror start to the climbing season. 11 people have died on Everest this year and last week an Australian man was rescued on its slopes. We find out why the mountain is so dangerous and why climbing it has become controversial. Place Names Some significant landmarks in Hobart could soon get some new names. As an act of reconciliation, the city council is thinking of adopting names in the language of the area's traditional owners - Palawa Kani. We look at how places get their names and why cities and towns around Australia are adopting Aboriginal names. Young Inventor We meet Max, a 13-year-old who's just won an international award for his high-tech compost bin. It's not the only thing Max has invented. He shows us some of his creations and tells us why he loves to solve problems with STEM. Eid Al-Fitr Next week millions of Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr. It's an important Islamic holiday and marks the end of Ramadan. As part of our series looking at major religious holidays, we meet some kids who tell us about their religion and how they'll be celebrating Eid.
Opinion Polls The recent federal election has many people asking big questions about opinion polls. They've been used for nearly 200 years to get an idea of how the public feels about their leaders but recently there've been some big votes around the world with very different results to what the opinion polls predicted. We look at how polls work and why they might be less accurate than they used to be. Mabo Legacy Next week is Reconciliation Week - a time to think about the shared history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-indigenous Australians. The week ends with Mabo Day on June 3, which celebrates the life and work of Eddie Mabo who fought to disprove terra nullius, the idea Australia was unoccupied before European colonisation. We look at the life and legacy of Mabo. Flu Season As the weather gets cooler, medical experts are warning people to get vaccinated to avoid getting the flu. They say this season has already been a particularly bad one. We find out what the flu is and how vaccinations can help to protect us. Underwater Research Scientists have been exploring the deep water off the coast of Tasmania and examining the fascinating creatures that live there. But before they did, they went to a local school to teach students about the weird world of the deep. Icy Adventure We meet two brothers, Monty and Ziggy, who have just come back from an epic overseas challenge. They set out to cross-country ski across the arctic, even though they'd never skied before!
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Budget Surplus When the federal budget was delivered last week there was a fair bit of excitement from some, who said the treasurer had found something that Australian governments haven't found for a long time - a surplus. We find out what a surplus is, why it's so sought-after, and whether not this government actually has its hands on one! Car Future The federal opposition has announced that, if it gets elected, it'll put money into encouraging Australians to switch to electric cars. We look at the history of electric cars and why some say they'll play a big role in the future of motoring. Daylight Saving Last Sunday Aussies in many states will have to adjusted their clocks as daylight saving came to an end for 2019. We look at what daylight saving is, where it comes from, and why not everyone thinks it a good idea. Vaisakhi On Sunday, April 14, Sikh people around the world will celebrate an important holiday called Vaisakhi. We meet some Sikh kids to find out more about the holiday and about their faith. Bush Ballet We find out about a program being run by the West Australian Ballet company which aims to give kids in remote places a chance to learn what it takes to be a professional dancer.
Living Wage Last week there was a lot of talk about wages after Labor announ	ced that, if it's elected, it will raise the minimum wage and try to bring in a living wage. So, what is a minimum wage and what's a living wage? And why is talk about raising it always controversial? Trolling Recently there've been a couple of big news stories involving Australian sports stars and online trolls. Both Carlton forward Tayla Harris, and West Coast player Liam Ryan have been the subject of abusive messages that many say come from trolls. So, what are trolls and what's the best way to deal with them? Gambling in Games Last week the Victorian government launched a program designed to reduce the risk of kids being exposed to gambling through popular video games. It comes after a study showed that almost half of Australia's top games have features that could be called gambling. Exo-Planets A team of international astronomers who are putting together an encyclopaedia of exo-planets has just announce that their list of alien worlds just tipped 4001! That's exciting news, especially given that less than 30 years ago we didn't know if there were any planets outside of our solar system. We take a look at what exo-planets are and why astronomers are so keen on tracking them down. Lent Right now, thousands of Christians in Australia are in the middle of an important religious festival. It's called Lent and it usually involves fasting or giving something up for 40 days. We talk to some kids who are observing Lent to find out more about it and why it's important to them.
Cyclones Some powerful cyclones have hit different parts of the world in the past few weeks. In Northern Queensland Cyclone Trevor did a lot of damage and in Mozambique a deadly storm named Idai has caused devastation. BTN looks at just what a cyclone is and how we measure their destructive power. Brexit Deadline Things are pretty tense in the UK at the moment as the clock ticks towards the deadline for Brexit. March 29 is the date that's been set for Britain to leave the European Union, but this week the UK's prime minister asked the EU for an extension. Martin gives us a reminder of just what "Brexit" is and why it's been giving him and other Brits a bit of anxiety. Holi Festival Last week Hindu people in Australia and around the world celebrated Holi. We got a group of school kids to tell us more about this colourful festival and about their religion. Antarctic Special - Part 3: Antarctic Animals In the final of our three-part Antarctica special Emma finds out more about some of the interesting animals that call the Antarctic circle home and how humans may be affecting them. Antarctica Q&A While she was in Antarctica, Emma asked a group of experts to answer questions that some kids had about the icy continent and the people and animals that live there. We'll show you a selection of their questions and answers.
Christchurch Shooting There have been tributes and memorials around the world following last Friday's attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand. A gunman opened fire on two mosques while people were praying, killing 50 people and injuring 50 more. BTN reports on how the world reacted. Migration History Schools around Australia mark Harmony Day today, which is all about celebrating Australia's cultural diversity. BTN looks at how Australia became the multicultural society that we know today by looking at the history of migration to this country. Periodic Table This month the world celebrated the 150th birthday of the periodic table of elements. While most of us know it as a poster often seen on classroom walls, its one of the greatest contributions to science ever made. Martin finds out about the history of this very famous table and how it changed our understanding of the stuff that makes up the universe. Antarctica Special - Part 2: Antarctic Science In part two of our three-part Antarctica special, Emma finds out why Antarctica is such an important place for scientists. She meets some researchers who are searching the ice for clues which could help us explain the Earth's climate patterns. Virtual Farmers Jack finds out how virtual reality is being used to help kids understand what it's like to be a farmer and how our food gets from the paddock to the plate.
Kashmir Conflict In the past few weeks there's been some tension between two big countries: India and Pakistan. There's been some fighting in an area that sits between the two countries known as Kashmir. It's not the first time Kashmir's been at the centre of conflict. This week we look at the reasons behind the trouble in Kashmir and troubled relationship between India and Pakistan. Plastic Ban Hobart has become the first capital city in the nation to ban single-use plastics, including takeaway food containers and straws. It's something many other cities and government are looking at doing to try to stop plastic pollution which, according to a new report, is set to double in the next decade. We look at the problem of plastic pollution and the debate over plastic bans. TikTok Trouble The popular social app TikTok is in big trouble. It's just been hit with a fine for not protecting the privacy of its younger users. While you're supposed to be 13 to use it some TikTok fans were younger than that and now many have had their accounts deleted. We look at what happened, find out why social media has age restrictions, and ask kids what they think. Antarctica Special (Part 1): Life in Antarctica BTN reporter Emma Davis has been on a journey to one of the world's most remote and amazing places: Antarctica! She's been meeting the people that live and work there and finding out why the frozen continent is so important to science. She's also been trying to find out the answers to kids' questions about Antarctica and over the next few weeks she'll be sharing what she found. This week we'll find out what it to get to Antarctica and what it's like to live on Australia's Casey Station. World's Greatest Shave This week thousands of Australians will be taking part in a fundraiser called the World's Greatest Shave. They'll be shaving or colouring their hair to raise money for research into leukemia, a type of blood cancer that affects many Australians. Amongst the participants is 12-year-old Jack, the son of ABC sports presenter Paul Kennedy. He's going to tell us why he's taking part and why leukemia research is so important.
Phone Ban Recently New South Wales became the first Aussie state to announce a ban on mobile phones in state primary schools. The government says it's about keeping kids safe from online bullies and keeping them focused on their work, but not everyone agrees. Martin has a look at the mobile debate here in Australia and overseas and finds out what kids think about phones in schools. Women in Politics Next Friday is International Women's Day, which is dedicated to celebrating women's achievements and promoting gender equality around the world. To mark it, BTN is going to look back at the history of women in Australian politics - from the women who fought for the right to vote to our current female leaders and efforts to attract the next generation of women to politics. Palm Oil Zoos Victoria has announced it's going to stop selling products that sell palm oil. It's a type of oil that's commonly used in many things, from chocolate to soap, but many conservationists say it's having a big impact on orangutans, whose forest homes are often cut down for palm oil plantations. Rat Island Imagine trying to rid a whole island of rat! That was the big job that a group of scientists set themselves when they travelled to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean called Reiono. Carl went along to find out about the project and learn why introduced pests are such a problem. Breakdancing There were a lot of excited break-dancers last week when it was announced that it will probably be included in the 2024 Olympics Games! Jack goes to meet some young break-dancers to find out more about what it is, where it comes from, and why it deserves to be seen as a serious sport.
Cyber Attacks There's been a lot of talk about cyber safety in Australia after the computer networks of parliament and several political parties were broken into by overseas criminals. We look at what happened, what cybercrime is and what ordinary people can do to stay safe. Sports Pay Gap The heads of Australia's biggest sporting organisations came together last week to release a plan which they reckon could be a world first. They want to work to reduce the pay gap between men and women in professional sport. We find out more about that pay gap and what's being done to make sport fairer in Australia. Oscars History On Monday movie lovers around the world will be tuning in to Hollywood's biggest night: the annual Academy Awards. We take a look back at the history of the awards and find out why they're such a big deal, why they're called the Oscars, and why they're sometimes controversial. Space Clean-up Scientists and engineers have just taken a giant leap forward in the fight to clean up outer-space! A company from the UK has successfully tested a spacecraft designed to harpoon pieces of space junk so they can be pulled out of orbit. That's really important because experts say space junk poses a serious and growing threat to humans in space and here on Earth. Circus Abyssinia Jack meets the young performers of Circus Abyssinia, Ethiopia's first circus troupe. He finds out how the group got started and what it's like to travel the world as a circus performer.
Fires and floods In the past few weeks people in different parts of Australia have been dealing with very different but very destructive natural disasters. In Tasmania bushfires have destroyed homes as well as huge areas of the native forest. Meanwhile Townsville is mopping up after major floods last week. Amelia had a look at these natural disasters and how they're affecting local kids. Extreme Weather Over the holidays we've heard a lot about extreme weather events, from the heatwaves that hit during Australia's hottest-ever January to a polar vortex which set temperatures plummeting in the US. Our new reporter, Martin, goes to find out more about the weather and whether we can expect more of this to come. Murray-Darling warning There are serious worries about the health of Australia's biggest river system - the Murray-Darling. Recently millions of fish died near the town of Menindee in NSW because of an outbreak of blue green algae caused by a lack of water flowing down the Darling. While the government blames the drought a new report from South Australia says more needs to be done to protect the rivers. Storm girl You might have seen the recent movie Storm Boy, about a kid that befriends a pelican. Well, this week we meet a real-life Storm Girl. 12-year-old rookie reporter Shalise tells us about her friendship with pelicans and the work that she's done to protect their homes. Symphony school Have you ever wondered what it takes to be part of an orchestra? A group of Australia's top young musicians have been finding out. During the holidays they took part in the Australian Youth Orchestra's National Music Camp, making music together and learning about how to make music a career.