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THAT meetingJulia gave her pet journalists only a brief and stage-managed look at the meeting between her and Kevvy - ZEG
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“For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”- Ephesians 2:10=== Headlines ===
WikiLeaks Hit on All Sides Over Looming Document Release
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange threatens to release more classified Afghan war documents, but fallout from the intial document dump has left him with virtually no support.Fugitive's Accomplice a Prison Drug Mule?
Woman on the run with Arizona fugitive was acting a drug mule for a white supremacy group weeks before she helped him escape from prison, police say
You Think You've Got It Bad on the Job...
Ever get the urge to yell 'I quit!' and make a grand exit like JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater did this week? Here are a few examples of jobs that might really make you lose your cool
Naval Officer Alleges Anti-Gay Harassment
An inspector general is under investigation for dismissing an ensign's complaint that he endured months of discrimination and harassment, including a session in which superiors allegedly called him names like 'gay boy'
Tomb Raiders Raided, Actual Ancient Tomb Discovered
ANKARA, Turkey -- Police have raided a house used by people suspected of digging illegally for antiquities and discovered two tunnels leading to an underground tomb that housed an ancient marble coffin and frescoes, officials said Friday. Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay described the discovery near the town of Milas, in western Turkey, as an "important archaeological find" and ordered digs in surrounding areas, Haber Turk newspaper reported. Looting of ancient artifacts is common in Turkey, and the country has imposed heavy penalties to deter illegal digs. But the Milas discovery is the first time in years that authorities have found what could be an important archaeological site while chasing looters. The 2,800-year-old carved coffin, decorated with reliefs of a bearded reclining man, probably belonged to Hecatomnus, who ruled over Milas, according to Turkey's Culture Ministry. Several treasures that would have been placed in the underground tomb were most likely looted by the treasure hunters and sold in the illegal antiquities trade, the ministry said.Breaking News
Germany frees 'hotel hit' Israeli agentCOURT frees an alleged Israeli agent suspected of links to the January killing of a Hamas leader.
Prime Minister doesn't think UK is cool
DAVID Cameron wants to dump the Cool Britannia image of rock stars and modern art in favour of a more old school approach.
Christian summarises Bible on Twitter
EVANGELIST to spend the next three and a half years spreading God's word in daily tweets.
China smashes human domino record
MORE than 10,000 people in northern China have set a world record for the longest chain of human dominoes.
UK cancer screening fails to spot disease
DOZENS of women were waiting to discover if they will need to be treated for breast cancer.
First death from South Asian superbug
VICTIM infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria while being treated in a hospital in Pakistan.
Travel firm's collapse strands hundreds
TOURISTS may have trouble returning to the UK after company that was hit hard by the volcanic ash crisis ceases trading.
Israeli man arrested over US stabbing
PROSECUTORS believe Israeli pulled off a plane by police has committed more knife attacks.
Iraq weapons expert's death - inquest plea
GROUP calls for full inquest for David Kelly, whose apparent suicide caused crisis for former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Runaway train causes London Tube chaos
DRIVERLESS train threw the London Underground into chaos during the morning rush hour
NSW/ACT
Inside the life of a zipper kidSOME wear it as a badge of honour. For others it is a reminder of the heart trauma they have endured. They are the zippers kids.
Harbour historians find home berth
THEY are the nautical nomads - a group of boat-lovers who have wandered the Harbour for 50 years in search of old vessels.
This robbery's a fine art
IN one of Sydney's biggest-ever art heists, 18 paintings worth up to $2 million have been stolen.
Residents fight trucking terminal
THE country's biggest freight hub, with thousands of thundering trucks every day, is to be built just 1km from family houses.
Bump for a bumper harvest
THE best drought figures in almost a decade, bumper crops and rising prices should have NSW's farmers clapping their hands.
Manly player's brother charged
THE brother of Manly winger Tony Williams has been charged after a police raid on his home allegedly uncovered drugs and firearms.
Police issue child abduction alert
POLICE have warned parents to be extra vigilant after the attempted abductions of two young girls and a boy.
Mum's gone forever, Harry
IT'S a task no grandparent should ever face - telling their grandchild mummy is never coming home.
De facto killed in a fit of rage
STANDING in the dock, his long hair in a ponytail, Barry William Day couldn't look at the family he had once been a close part of.
Good, bad and ugly Sydney nightspots
WHEN the sun goes down, it's party time in Sydney. We check out the best - and worst - of the Harbour City's nightspots and clubs.
Queensland
Ban fails to stop glassing at hotelA GLASSING at a Brisbane hotel that was one of the first to switch to plastic drink containers, is proof the government-enforced glass ban does not work, say licensees.
Ekka crowds to top 400,000
ORGANISERS expect more than 400,000 people will have tramped through the Ekka by the time gates close tonight, after a rock concert and fireworks.
Rush pins hopes on new laws
LAWYERS for Scott Rush will argue that the death penalty should be applied selectively and Indonesia's new criminal code allows it to be commuted to life.
Police ad blitz in pay row
THE Queensland Police Union will step up its advertising campaign for a new pay deal after talks with Premier Anna Bligh broke down.
Urgent surgery waiting longer
THE number of Queensland public hospital patients waiting too long for urgent surgery has jumped 30 per cent in a year, a damning health report reveals.
Flood of listings a buyer's market
THE number of houses on the market continues to rise, with analysts warning some sellers will find it tough to achieve their asking price with so much choice.
Recycled water goes to waste
ALMOST $40,000 worth of water a day is being flushed by the State Government as it refuses to use its flagship recycling pipeline to supply households.
Kidnap charge bid in dive death
A US prosecutor could ask a grand jury to consider kidnapping as well as murder charges against Gabe Watson for the scuba diving death of his wife.
Toddler, 2, hit by car
A TODDLER is in hospital with a broken leg after being hit by a car in Mount Isa in northwest Queensland.
Bank robbery baffles police
POLICE have called for public assistance as an armed robbery in Brisbane's CBD continues to baffle them.
Victoria
New $800 power slugVICTORIAN households face electricity price rises of up to 50 per cent, between $600 and $800 a year on average, to cover costs.
Huddo horses around
HAWK hero Peter Hudson is reliving some past glories. He is the star of the latest Toyota Legendary Moments ad.
Police fear revenge killings
POLICE fear the execution of Macchour Chaouk at his western suburbs home will trigger a new wave of underworld killings.
A dozen shots, three lives lost
THREE people are dead after a day of ruthless executions in Melbourne.
College, Colac and, last, Cats
TONY Abbott today barnstormed key Victorian electorates as the state's knife-edge seats assume growing importance.
Thousands miss out on deals
HUNDREDS of thousands of people are missing out on cheaper electricity because they don't shop around.
Alcohol blitz on sport clubs
LIQUOR licensing inspectors are conducting undercover sweeps of footy and cricket clubs in a major booze blitz.
Turn it off at the wall, experts urge
POWER-hungry homes filled with TVs and computers are being sucked dry of dollars because appliances are left on standby.
Brave Chante just wants to go home
CHANTE Masset dreams she will one day walk again, but for now all she wants to do is go home from hospital.
Arrest follows Chaouk shooting
UPDATE 8.08pm: HOMICIDE detectives have arrested a man following the shooting death of Macchour Chaouk this morning.
Northern Territory
Fighting breaks out at detention centreSEVERAL asylum seekers have been injured during two incidents at a Darwin detention centre.
South Australia
Bail after stabbing, but still in custodyA BIKIE gang associate accused of stabbing a rival in a shopping centre last month has been granted bail - but will remain in custody pending a review.
Glamour girls remember glory days
BEAUTY may be timeless but for modelling in South Australia, the days of the glamour girls are far behind.
Fine won't stop us telling our story
AN Adelaide couple who went through a "nightmare" five years trying to adopt a child say they are defying the State Government by sharing their ordeal.
Residents predict major upheaval
WISTOW resident Jaqy Phillips Stoddart feels sorry for those who face disruption to their work and lifestyle as a result of the proposed doubling of the area's population.
Get the message - no Mt Barker expansion
THE State Government has been handed an almost 100 per cent rejection of its developer-backed plan to double the population of the Mt Barker area.
Asbestos risk to Penola's Mary day
TORNADO-battered Penola faces another hurdle to be ready in time for the October celebrations surrounding the canonisation of Mary MacKillop.
Struggling to meet water targets
SUSTAINABLE water supply targets set by the State Government are unlikely to be reached and South Australia is failing to effectively manage its water.
More than just pub grub
MOST pub-goers can list a favourite, citing reasons from the cheap cost to the massive serving size and everything in between.
Uproar as students axed
A COUNTRY high school is being investigated for terminating the enrolments of students with poor academic results in letters sent to their parents.
Duking it out over life-and-death
JASON Kleinig gets a lump in his throat every time his Country Fire Service pager goes off to alert him there's been a crash on the Dukes Highway.
Western Australia
Western Power 'misrepresented facts'AN explosive new government report has accused Western Power of misrepresenting information about the devastating 2009 Toodyay fire.
Jess fronts up for sailing champs
ROUND-THE-WORLD sailor Jessica Watson has become an ambassador for the 2011 World Sailing Championships in Perth.
Public servant jailed over fraud
A FORMER senior public servant was today sentenced to two-and-a-half years jail for defrauding the Pilbara Development Commission of $72,000.
Man avoids jail over Barrack jetty brawl
AN apprentice carpenter, who smashed a glass bottle over the head of a man during a wild brawl, has walked free from court.
Umpire bash accused in court
A 41-YEAR-OLD father accused of assaulting a football umpire during a junior match has made a brief appearance in court.
Man questioned over glass attack
DETECTIVES expect to question a man over a savage nightclub glass attack which left a 22-year-old patron with horrific facial injuries.
Tasmania
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The War Next Door!Drug cartels, gang violence and human smuggling ... Mexico has turned our borders into a war zone. Why won't our government respond, and how are some states fighting back on their own? Don't miss a special 'Hannity'!
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Taking Control of D.C.!
Does the GOP have the right strategy to win with voters and shift the party in power? Newt Gingrich talks midterm elections.
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This Weekend on 'The Cost of Freedom'
Government workers are killing the job market! Our startling investigation. Then, bailout backlash! They laid off ZERO workers, so why did some states still get MILLIONS of dollars? Plus, why stressed out workers could be good news for unemployed Americans.
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On Fox News Insider
Highlights of Maxine Waters' Speech on Ethics ChargesImam Behind WTC Mosque Travels to Mideast on State Dime
Col. Oliver North: Mid-Summer Madness
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Do You Have to 'Eat, Love, Pray' to Take a Spiritual Journey?By Rabbi Brad Hirschfield
The book "Eat, Pray, Love" is all the rage, again. After its run on bestseller lists a few years back, it is set to be a major movie success, starring Julia Roberts.
It makes one wonder why, and whether or not it tells a story which makes us feel that we need exotic travel to stimulate our spiritual journeys. But do we?
One can take a spiritual journey without ever leaving home. And the notion that anyone "leaves everything behind" is actually laughable. Wherever we go, we bring ourselves; we bring all of the past experiences that make us, us. So, to borrow a Hebrew adage, while changing our location may change our destiny, the journey to transform ourselves begins with a journey inward, not outward. That's an insight as old as the Genesis story of Abraham.
Abraham is instructed to set forth on a journey which demands that he leave his country, his homeland, and his father's house. Clearly the ability to journey physically is not entirely disconnected from the ability to journey spiritually. But to make it a necessity, is to make spiritual journey a subset of travel and leisure for the wealthy or those willing to live a beggar's life. That is why Abraham's spiritual journey, like all of ours, begins not with a journey outward, but with a journey inward.
"Go to yourself" is how Abraham's journey, begins. That is the command which Abraham will spend the rest of his life trying to fulfill, as will all of us who are on a spiritual journey. Unlike the journey out of the Garden of Eden undertaken by Adam and Eve -- a journey compelled by their landlord, the Lord, the successful spiritual journey is not a forced exit from anywhere.
The successful spiritual journey is a natural outgrowth of asking ourselves where we need to be, where we are most likely to fulfill whatever it is we understand to be our life's purpose. It's not so much about what we must drop as what we are willing to take on. It can happen sitting at home, in the desserts of the Middle East, or on the road to Italy, India and Indonesia, as it does in "Eat, Pray, Love."
Success on our spiritual journeys, where ever they may take us, is measured not only by the personal fulfillment which they bring us. The successful spiritual journey will bring goodness not only to us, but to those around us. In fact, one could argue that the best gage of the success of our journeys is how they serve those who are NOT with us on the journey. That awareness of others is what separates a genuine spiritual journey from one more new age fantasy of personal fulfillment disconnected from anyone or anything else.
A great spiritual journey may be facilitated by a physical one, but physical travel is surely not a pre-requisite of spiritual growth. For that, one simply needs a mirror and a window. The mirror is for looking in every day and asking ourselves, "How am I doing?" The window is for looking out at those around us, those who may not be taking the journey with us, and asking them the same questions. When the response from all queried is generally positive, we are not only doing the spiritual journey, we are doing it well.
Brad Hirschfield is the author of "You Don’t Have to Be Wrong for Me to Be Right: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism," and the President of Clal-The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership.
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Pushing his own Barrow of deception
Andrew Bolt
Sounds to me that a deceitful smart-arse conned a naive party, and will be widely congratulated for displaying the kind of amoral behaviour which that party deplores:
THE dumped Family First candidate for the federal seat of La Trobe, David Barrow, says he may now align himself with the Australian Sex Party.
Family First last night disendorsed the city-based accountant after revelations he signed a “secret affidavit” denouncing many of the party’s conservative values.
In the document Mr Barrow outlined support for same-sex marriage, mooted supporting safe drug injecting rooms, called for drug possession to be decriminalised and argued against religion being taught in schools.
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A Digger dead
Andrew Bolt
Another Australian soldier has died in Afghanistan. Whoever wins the election will need to outline exactly how this war is to be won.
UPDATE
The dead soldier has been named as Trooper Jason Brown.
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Another one
Andrew Bolt
The boats will keep coming while Labor’s policies remain:
A boat carrying 17 passengers and four crew has been intercepted off Christmas Island. HMAS Wollongong, operating under the control of Border Protection Command, stopped the boat last night.
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Coalition guest must nod as O’Brien hectors
Andrew Bolt
On the flagship current affairs show of the taxpayer-funded Anything But Conservative:
Coalition MPs find it hard to get a word in edgeways when they sit down to talk with the ABC’s most senior interviewer, Kerry O’Brien, an analysis by The Weekend Australian has found.(Thanks to reader Simple Simon.)
Oppositions get less airtime than governments as they usually have less of importance to say. Interviewers let prime ministers go on a little longer than opposition leaders. But the 7.30 Report host pushes this to extremes.
When Julia Gillard spoke with O’Brien in the first week of the campaign, a word count shows the Prime Minister spoke 65 per cent of the time.
When Tony Abbott appeared on the 7.30 Report the following week, the host dominated. The Opposition Leader talked only 42 per cent of the time.
Something similar has happened with Wayne Swan and Joe Hockey. The Treasurer was allowed to speak for 63 per cent of his interview on July 28. The previous week, Mr Hockey only got 51 per cent…
At a journalism conference in Sydney this week former Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull, a one-time reporter on The Bulletin, lashed O’Brien’s style.
“O’Brien often reads a long mini-editorial to his victims and then seeks a response,” he said yesterday. “This is very poor technique if the objective is to elicit information from the interviewee. If, on the other hand, the object is for the interviewer to show off and spar with the interviewee it works well.
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Genius green schemes: higher bills and water tipped into rivers
Andrew Bolt
Green dreams don’t come cheap:
VICTORIAN households face electricity price rises of up to 50 per cent - between $600 and $800 a year on average - to cover soaring costs and pollution taxes.“Pollution taxes”? Call them religious taxes instead, imposed on top of rising coal prices:
Households have already endured price rises of 20 to 30 per cent in the past two years. The higher cost of power generation, poles and wiring upgrades, the rollout of smart meters and uncertainty over an emissions-trading scheme are blamed…Meanwhile another government green scheme achieves the usual amazing results:
Industry analyst Simon Oaten ... said other factors behind rocketing electricity bills included (the) Brumby Government’s plans to slash carbon emissions by 2020 and reduce output at the coal-fired Hazelwood plant..
EnergyWatch general manager Ben Polis blamed the Federal Government’s promised - and now postponed - emissions-trading scheme for some of the price rises inflicted on consumers.
ALMOST $40,000 worth of water a day is being flushed by the State Government as it refuses to use its flagship recycling pipeline to supply households.(Thanks to reader CA.)
The Courier-Mail can reveal 33 million litres of water a day are being passed through the high-priced purification process and then ditched in the Brisbane River.
The 33ML would be valued at nearly $15 million a year if sold to council-run retailers at the current wholesale price, rising to in excess of $73 million based on the rate at which it is sold on to households…
The waste is set to continue until commercial customers are found for recycled water or a decision is made to mothball most of the $2.5 billion pipeline’s treatment plants.
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