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Hard Noise In The Teenage Years

1 August 20222 March 2023

2 March 20231 August 2022

Black Sabbath, cultural identity, popular culture

I have a confession to make, this fifty something refugee from a life well lived used to be a heavy metal aficionado. Hard noise in the teenage...

Bite & Smile PDF Version by Robert Sudha Hamilton

Bite & Smile: Delving into Dental Care for an Informed Choice PDF version by Robert Sudha Hamilton. A Midas Word Publication. 350 pages of oral care gold. Easy to read and full of fun facts.

Bite & Smile: Delving into Dental Care for an Informed Choice is written to provide information and relevant content related to dentistry. It is hoped that you will find within its pages useful stuff, so that you can decide on the right course of action. Sometimes, when you are suffering from tooth ache it is not the best time to make those calls you know nothing about. Your dentist might say to you in the chair, “well, what’s it to be extraction or root canal? “ At the time, you are in agony, on your way to a numb cheek and lips, and might be playing with limited resources. Therefore, your decision weighs a lot and do you really have all the necessary data at hand?

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America Matters PDF version

Get the America Matters: Pre-apocalyptic Posts & Essays in the Shadow of Trump PDF ebook. By Robert Sudha Hamilton.

If you read one book this year make it this one. Knowledge is power & time is running out folks. Every page is filled with insight and truthful accounts of what drives America now and in its past. Great reading for a world on the brink of massive changes – which way will the pendulum tip? Can the greatest nation on earth pull itself out of a tail spin? More than 250 pages of truth serum.

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Episode 12: The Politics of Grievance - Robert Sudha Hamilton's Podcast

America is the great democratic experiment. Although, this is getting on for some 250 years now. This nation is in the grip of the politics of grievance. Partisan politics in America is more about hating the other side than particularly loving the side you are voting for. Americans have been encouraged to focus their attention upon their grievances via decades of negative campaigning and attack ads. Demonizing ‘the other’ is the favoured political pastime in the 21C. Identity politics and social values are the main game these days. Economic issues are now seen through this ideological filter.Murdoch, Fox & Stirring Grievance In AmericaRupert Murdoch and his Fox News are merchants of toxic polarization. This network is spewing out lies and fake news 24/7. Every presentation is top heavy in anti-woke content and a right wing bias. Regular viewers are sucked into a spin cycle of libertarian anti-government GOP grievance stoking. Old white men upset at their changing worlds, where heaven forbid minorities are now getting a say. OMG the sky is going to fall in. In this partisan realm complaints about there being too many coloured faces on TV and LGBTQIA folk making too much noise are legion. Uppity women talking about sexual harassment and such like make their viewer’s blood boil – which is the whole idea for Fox. Getting their audience riled up keeps eyeballs on them and advertising rates going up for their revenue.Popularizing Poisonous Issues For Political GainThe politics of grievance is all about popularizing these causes for the benefit of candidates and the party. The party promoting these grievances doesn’t need positive policies. They just bang on about how the other side is to blame for the problem.

Logging continues in forests earmarked for Great Koala National Park 23 January 2025
There are calls for an end to logging in forests being considered for the Great Koala National Park, as the government signals that it's close to completing the required assessment process.
Jesse Hyland
Abalone fishers seek buyout claiming 'serial depletion' by illegal takes 23 January 2025
Commercial abalone fishermen in NSW say they are fighting a "war" against illegal fishing and some want out of the industry due to depleting stock.
Joshua Becker
Aussie sprinter finds new team in 'last chance' bid to reinvigorate career 23 January 2025
Caleb Ewan has signed with Ineos Grenadiers on a one-year contract in his latest bid to return to the form that saw him win five stages at the Tour de France.
Simon Smale
Sixteen-year-old son of a gun belts remarkable century against Cricket Australia XI 23 January 2025
At just 16, Rocky Flintoff has emulated his father Andrew byt hitting a brilliant century for England Lions in their touring match against a Cricket Australia XI.
Graziers fear disease spread as feral pigs run rampant in Queensland 23 January 2025
Graziers say they have never seen so many feral pigs in outback Queensland and they want more government support to control the population.
Abbey Halter and Brooke Tindall
Safer community 'should be teenagers' legacy' after waterfall deaths 23 January 2025
It has been a deadly summer near inland waterways across Queensland. After more deaths this week, community leaders say opportunities have been missed that could keep swimmers safer.
Christopher Testa, Owen Jacques, Kirra Grimes, and Peter Sanders
Queensland's heatwave expected to intensify with a top of 37C in Brisbane 23 January 2025
The heatwave gripping Queensland is set to intensify today before a cooler change sweeps through in time for the Australia Day long weekend.
Julia André
NT police union warns of inaccurate crime stats due to 'complex' data system 23 January 2025
The police union has concerns the Northern Territory’s official crime statistics could be inaccurate, warning a "complex" $58 million data system is continuing to burden officers 14 months after its roll-out.
Lee Robinson and Paul Serratore
Live: ASX on the rise after S&P 500 touches all-time high 23 January 2025
The ASX 200 is on track for a weekly gain. Wall Street ended higher as investors assessed a mixed bag of corporate earnings and digested US President Donald Trump's calls for cuts in interest rates and oil prices. Follow the latest updates in our live blog.
Samuel Yang
Why winning a junior slam doesn't guarantee stardom 23 January 2025
Reaching the top of the junior tennis world should indicate a player is on the path to tennis stardom — but there's a reason why that isn't the case.
Cody Atkinson
Prime ministers' heads severed and stolen from bronze statues in Ballarat 23 January 2025
Vandals have severed the heads from bronze statues of two prime ministers in Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Kellie Lazzaro, Alexander Darling, and Laura Mayers
Residents in high-risk bushfire zone fear 3G switch-off will stop alerts 23 January 2025
Regional customers in South Australia, including the Adelaide Hills, say their mobile phone and internet services have been patchy at best since 3G was switched off.
Malcolm Sutton
Live: PM ramps up his pitch to voters in major address 23 January 2025
Anthony Albanese will head to the National Press Club today in a bid to set the scene as he prepares to ask Australians for a second term as PM. Follow live.
Courtney Gould
Teenager critically injured in Melbourne double shooting 23 January 2025
A 17-year-old boy is critically injured in Collingwood shooting that also seriously injured a 15-year-old boy.
Kate Meade
Albanese struggles to strike the right note on antisemitism 23 January 2025
Anthony Albanese points to the array of measures his government has taken to tackle the scourge of antisemitism. But he can't escape the impression of seeming perennially on the back foot and often lacking adequate empathy and sensitivity in dealing with the issue.
Michelle Grattan
Men charged over alleged Newtown bashing of off-duty police officers 23 January 2025
One of the constables remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition after receiving significant head injuries in the "incredibly violent" attack.
When is the Australia Day public holiday this year? 23 January 2025
Because January 26 falls on a Sunday this year, many people will get a long weekend thanks to a public holiday on Monday.
'Unique' history found under floorboards of former women's asylum 23 January 2025
An unusual spot within this historic Sydney site has a treasure trove of archaeological evidence, which provides insight into the women who were once institutionalised there.
Isabella Ross
These rare spaces are fighting for survival as the cost of living bites 23 January 2025
Our idea of a night on the town is changing, but there's a handful of niche spaces still operating across Australia — offering the chance to get out of the house and enjoy some nostalgic entertainment.
Gemma Ferguson
Five quick hits: Shopping trip bribe and umpire sets up singing career 23 January 2025
Aryna Sabalenka offers a shopping trip to buy back a friendship, an umpire gets caught singing during a set break and identical twins make it look like you're seeing double. Here are the quick hits from day 12 of the Australian Open.