Robert Maxwell
@robmax4.bsky.social
Lapidarist, Glass worker. Loves food and travel. Thinks too much for my own peace mind addicted to novelty
It’s no accident that Nazis rallied in Sydney. Police waved them through — and now Minns wants to punish us all www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/11/n...
It's no accident that Nazis rallied in Sydney. Police waved them through — and now Minns wants to punish us all
The existing law in NSW is more than adequate to have avoided the images of Nazis outside state parliament over the weekend.
www.crikey.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
It’s no accident that Nazis rallied in Sydney. Police waved them through — and now Minns wants to punish us all www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/11/n...
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Yes, but what have they done for us lately
November 11, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Yes, but what have they done for us lately
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what about the genes in men that identify as genes in women?
Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
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Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of years ago
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November 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
what about the genes in men that identify as genes in women?
Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
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theconversation.com/hundreds-of-...
Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of years ago
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
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theconversation.com/hundreds-of-...
Even in a simple game, our brains keep score – and those scores shape every choice we make
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Even in a simple game, our brains keep score – and those scores shape every choice we make
Humans are surprisingly bad at being unpredictable.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Even in a simple game, our brains keep score – and those scores shape every choice we make
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Rent-seeking is the practice of seeking to increase one's wealth or share of existing wealth without creating new wealth for society. Instead of producing goods or services, rent-seekers manipulate the economic or political environment
November 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Rent-seeking is the practice of seeking to increase one's wealth or share of existing wealth without creating new wealth for society. Instead of producing goods or services, rent-seekers manipulate the economic or political environment
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A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran
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A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran
The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery come from? And why now?
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran
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wee Angus would prefer to let Sussan to get them than ambush her and enforce his widely unpopular agenda
wee Angus would prefer to let Sussan to get them than ambush her and enforce his widely unpopular agenda
Live: Taylor says Ley challenge 'not something we're planning'
Angus Taylor says his party is not planning a challenge to Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's leadership ahead of a party meeting on climate and energy. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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wee Angus would prefer to let Sussan to get them than ambush her and enforce his widely unpopular agenda
wee Angus would prefer to let Sussan to get them than ambush her and enforce his widely unpopular agenda
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
Most of the bores into the basin have been capped to conserve water. Cropping is unlikely to be sustainable the water is needed to give to stock and people who depend upon it to exist
Most of the bores into the basin have been capped to conserve water. Cropping is unlikely to be sustainable the water is needed to give to stock and people who depend upon it to exist
Farmers push to use Great Artesian Basin for irrigation in western Qld
The lack of reliable water sources outside the wet season across outback Queensland has some farmers looking towards hard-to-come-by irrigation allocations.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Most of the bores into the basin have been capped to conserve water. Cropping is unlikely to be sustainable the water is needed to give to stock and people who depend upon it to exist
Most of the bores into the basin have been capped to conserve water. Cropping is unlikely to be sustainable the water is needed to give to stock and people who depend upon it to exist
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Totally agree. It's also time the government listened to the First Nations Peoples and built homes according to FNP culture. macklin insisted FNP be made to live in two bedroom houses and stop living as extended families.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Totally agree. It's also time the government listened to the First Nations Peoples and built homes according to FNP culture. macklin insisted FNP be made to live in two bedroom houses and stop living as extended families.
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2010
By way of update, Macklin's emergency housing program has expended over $150 million, and delivered just 11 homes for Aboriginal people. And all amid widespread claims of fraud and profiteering.
By way of update, Macklin's emergency housing program has expended over $150 million, and delivered just 11 homes for Aboriginal people. And all amid widespread claims of fraud and profiteering.
It's business as usual in Aboriginal Affairs
An extraordinary backflip and the re-appointment of the lacklustre Jenny Macklin shows Aboriginal Australians that Julia Gillard is happy with the abusive relationship that has been implemented.
www.abc.net.au
November 10, 2025 at 10:51 PM
2010
By way of update, Macklin's emergency housing program has expended over $150 million, and delivered just 11 homes for Aboriginal people. And all amid widespread claims of fraud and profiteering.
By way of update, Macklin's emergency housing program has expended over $150 million, and delivered just 11 homes for Aboriginal people. And all amid widespread claims of fraud and profiteering.
A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran
theconversation.com/a-roman-empe...
theconversation.com/a-roman-empe...
A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran
The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery come from? And why now?
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A Roman emperor grovelling to a Persian king: the message behind a new statue in Tehran
theconversation.com/a-roman-empe...
theconversation.com/a-roman-empe...
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Trump Issues Fake Pardons For Fake Electors
The president can’t pardon cronies facing state charges. He’s trying anyway.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The president can’t pardon cronies facing state charges. He’s trying anyway.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump issues fake pardons for fake electors
The president can't pardon cronies facing state charges. He's trying anyway.
www.motherjones.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Trump Issues Fake Pardons For Fake Electors
The president can’t pardon cronies facing state charges. He’s trying anyway.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The president can’t pardon cronies facing state charges. He’s trying anyway.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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ok so now I understand why Shaheen and gang were so desperate to end the shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration will limit business jets and other private flights to some of the country’s largest airports to ease strains on air-traffic personnel.
FAA Limits Private Aircraft Flights at Major Airports
The restrictions will affect private jet flights at a dozen airports, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, and Chicago’s O’Hare, according to the National Business Aviation Association trade group.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
ok so now I understand why Shaheen and gang were so desperate to end the shutdown
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This sort of thing feels especially useless right now
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This sort of thing feels especially useless right now
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
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My post on Gough: "Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?"
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Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
My post on Gough: "Gough dreamed of a country that never was, and asked why not?"
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
Timely home repairs are needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communities
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Timely home repairs are needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communities
Aboriginal people in remote Australia have no choice but to live in homes too small for their families and face long waits for plumbing and washing machine repairs.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Timely home repairs are needed for good health in remote Aboriginal communities
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