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Month: June 2020

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Keith Rankin’s Chart Analysis – Covid19: Summary of Covid19 Incidence as of mid-June 2020

June 25, 2020

Analysis by Keith Rankin. We get a very biased picture of which countries have had the most experience of Covid19. It’s because the mainstream media almost never adjust their figures for population. So, in June, we keep hearing about United States and Brazil, but that’s mainly because they are very populous countries. It’s also because they ... <a title="Keith Rankin’s Chart Analysis – Covid19: Summary of Covid19 Incidence as of mid-June 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/keith-rankins-chart-analysis-covid19-summary-of-covid19-incidence-as-of-mid-june-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin’s Chart Analysis – Covid19: Summary of Covid19 Incidence as of mid-June 2020">Read more</a>

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Indonesian trolls target Tongan beauty Diamond Langi over Papuan solidarity

June 25, 2020

By Sri Krishnamurthi, contributing editor of Pacific Media Watch Miss Universe NZ 2019 beauty queen Diamond Langi is being trolled by thousands of Indonesians on social media for speaking up about discrimination against West Papuans. “The post I had made was #FreeWestPapua with a video showcasing the discrimination West Papuans have had to endure for ... <a title="Indonesian trolls target Tongan beauty Diamond Langi over Papuan solidarity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/indonesian-trolls-target-tongan-beauty-diamond-langi-over-papuan-solidarity/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian trolls target Tongan beauty Diamond Langi over Papuan solidarity">Read more</a>

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What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John O’Rourke, Senior lecturer, Edith Cowan University Research has found people who have clarity around what provides meaning in their lives tend to be happier, healthier, more satisfied with life and resilient in the face of adversity. Given the dramatic growth in mental health issues, particularly in ... <a title="What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/whats-the-meaning-of-life-these-students-have-some-answers-132003/" aria-label="Read more about What’s the meaning of life? These students have some answers">Read more</a>

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Curious Kids: why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes?

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christian Moro, Associate Professor of Science & Medicine, Bond University Why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes? Lilia, aged 7 Thanks for this great question, Lilia. The upper eyelid is larger, longer and has deeper roots so it can support more luscious lashes. All ... <a title="Curious Kids: why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/curious-kids-why-are-our-top-eyelashes-longer-than-our-bottom-eyelashes-132585/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: why are our top eyelashes longer than our bottom eyelashes?">Read more</a>

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: The Battle for Eden-Monaro – interviews with Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra On July 4, the voters of Eden-Monaro will give their judgment on the performances of Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese. The seat is held by Labor on a margin of just under 1%. Labor is campaigning hard on JobKeeper ending ... <a title="Politics with Michelle Grattan: The Battle for Eden-Monaro – interviews with Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/politics-with-michelle-grattan-the-battle-for-eden-monaro-interviews-with-kristy-mcbain-and-fiona-kotvojs-141377/" aria-label="Read more about Politics with Michelle Grattan: The Battle for Eden-Monaro – interviews with Kristy McBain and Fiona Kotvojs">Read more</a>

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Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Margarietha de Villiers Scheepers, Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of the Sunshine Coast Market commentators view Apple’s announcements at this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 (WWDC) as one of the company’s most important strategic moves of the past decade. Among the key announcements were details of ... <a title="Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/latest-updates-apple-is-trying-to-reclaim-its-major-innovator-status-by-making-you-wash-your-hands-141293/" aria-label="Read more about Latest updates: Apple is trying to reclaim its major innovator status (by making you wash your hands)">Read more</a>

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Coronavirus pandemic shows it’s time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control – in Darwin

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Kamradt-Scott, Associate professor, University of Sydney Australia has weathered the coronavirus pandemic better than many other countries, recording just over 7,500 cases and 100 deaths so far. But various errors, such as the Ruby Princess debacle, show we can – and must – do better. The ... <a title="Coronavirus pandemic shows it’s time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control – in Darwin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/coronavirus-pandemic-shows-its-time-for-an-australian-centre-for-disease-control-in-darwin-138724/" aria-label="Read more about Coronavirus pandemic shows it’s time for an Australian Centre for Disease Control – in Darwin">Read more</a>

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The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne It is now over 100 days since the country went into lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Overnight, all arts venues had to close, and arts activities essentially ceased because of ... <a title="The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/the-arts-needed-a-champion-it-got-a-package-to-prop-up-the-major-players-100-days-later-141444/" aria-label="Read more about The arts needed a champion – it got a package to prop up the major players 100 days later">Read more</a>

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Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus

June 25, 2020

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Allen Cheng, Professor in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology, Monash University Brunswick East Primary School and Keilor Views Primary School in Melbourne have temporarily shut down after children from both schools tested positive to COVID-19, while a confirmed case in a year 2 student led to the closure of ... <a title="Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/yes-weve-seen-schools-close-but-the-evidence-still-shows-kids-are-unlikely-to-catch-or-spread-coronavirus-141445/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, we’ve seen schools close. But the evidence still shows kids are unlikely to catch or spread coronavirus">Read more</a>

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Chinese businessmen ‘complied with quarantine measures’ – 10 PNG cases

June 25, 2020

By Adelaide Sirox Kari in Port Moresby Papua New Guinean Prime Minister James Marape says an aircraft with four Chinese businessmen on board had complied with requirements before they were allowed to fly into Port Moresby. The government has also confirmed that another case of covid-19 has been detected in Papua New Guinea – a ... <a title="Chinese businessmen ‘complied with quarantine measures’ – 10 PNG cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/chinese-businessmen-complied-with-quarantine-measures-10-png-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Chinese businessmen ‘complied with quarantine measures’ – 10 PNG cases">Read more</a>

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Colombia’s Other Pandemic: Unchecked State Violence in the Time of COVID-19

June 25, 2020

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage Support this progressive voice and be a part of it. Donate to COHA today. Click here By Danny Shaw From NY The human rights group Indepaz reports that 800 activists have been killed in the past three and a half years in Colombia, since November 24, 2016, the ... <a title="Colombia’s Other Pandemic: Unchecked State Violence in the Time of COVID-19" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/colombias-other-pandemic-unchecked-state-violence-in-the-time-of-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about Colombia’s Other Pandemic: Unchecked State Violence in the Time of COVID-19">Read more</a>

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Forget Australia, open up to covid-free Pacific bubble, says Cook Islander

June 25, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk New Zealand’s “intransigence” over wanting to allow Australians in before New Zealanders out to the covid-free Pacific does not stand up to scrutiny, says a Cook Islands resort owner and doctor. “If we unwittingly let the virus cross the Tasman, our country will take a huge hit,” says New Zealand-based John ... <a title="Forget Australia, open up to covid-free Pacific bubble, says Cook Islander" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/06/25/forget-australia-open-up-to-covid-free-pacific-bubble-says-cook-islander/" aria-label="Read more about Forget Australia, open up to covid-free Pacific bubble, says Cook Islander">Read more</a>