This week I have been mostly reading...
Australia:
Malcolm Turnbull's miracle poll turnaround for the Coalition risks messiah complex
Bill Shorten's class act falls on deaf ears
Michael Lawler really should have taken his own advice. And shut up.
The racists are exposed, now let's end the stalking of Adam Goodes
Joe Hockey Leaves Politics Little More Than A Footnote To Abbott’s Demise
Joe Hockey's biggest failure was his loyalty to Tony Abbott
It’s hardly class war to mention the fact that class exists
We haven’t seen the back of Tony Abbott yet
Offshore detention bill hits $280m for three months, Senate hearing told
Hockey's farewell speech was largely rubbish, confirming that he had never been up to the job
As Treasurer, Hockey proved to be an ordinary Joe
ASIO's Ben Chifley building has turned the spy agency into noisy neighbours
Afghan asylum seeker dies after setting himself on fire during video call with activists
This week policy took centre stage for a change - It's nice when the gallery notices
On Democratic Principle, the Fourth Estate, and visiting Nauru
How can I feel Australian when this country has told me I don't belong?
'Offers over $40,000': Tony Abbott joins the international speakers circuit ...or Man who wanted to abolish penalty rates willing to charge more than a waiter's annual wage for one night's work.
Bill Shorten's unsung role in Tony Abbott's demise
US:
Ted Cruz’s inability to be liked
I’ve Looked At Airbnb and It’s Way Worse Than You Think
Westboro Baptist Church Picketed Kim Davis For 'Enabling Fag Marriage' - Talk about nuts who deserve each other.
San Diego company slaps ‘Pharma Bro’ down by offering same cancer drug for $1 a pill
The Big Bush Question
Mitt Romney Admits Obamacare Was Based on Romneycare—and That It Worked
Trey Gowdy Just Elected Hillary Clinton President
U.S. Tells Iraq: If You Ally With Russia Against ISIS, “You’re Our Enemy”
A New York Pizzeria Is Making Sure Mets Fans Won’t Have To Eat Deep Dish ‘Monstrosities’ In Chicago - Please see editor's note at the bottom of this piece.
UK:
Manchester United stars Neville and Giggs tell hotel squatters: stay for winter
Germaine Greer: Transgender women are 'not women'
Petition urges Cardiff University to cancel Germaine Greer lecture
Canada:
John Oliver: "Stephen Harper doesn't care about Muslim people"
Justin Trudeau begins first full day as Canada's prime minister-designate
World:
British activist Jacky Sutton found dead in Istanbul airport
ANU academic Jacky Sutton dies in Turkey; colleagues, family unconvinced cause was suicide
What If They Gave a War and Everyone Came?
Music:
The Neuroscience of Bass: New Study Explains Why Bass Instruments Are Fundamental to Music
Paul McCartney talks Pipes of Peace with James Dean Bradfield
Why Paul McCartney's obscure and dissed 'Temporary Secretary' is the secret weapon of DJs worldwide
David Bowie Reportedly Releasing New Album Blackstar in January
Media:
Rupert Murdoch Is Deviant Scum - And rain is wet, but still a good rant.
Society:
Keep Islamophobia on the fringes where it belongs
Obscure Tumblr Sexuality Saved My Life
Star Wars and 007 are coming – beware the fanboy clones
Secret languages of doctors, waiters, flight attendants, butchers and teachers
Science:
The Periodic Table of Elements Scaled to Show The Elements’ Actual Abundance on Earth
Even Avogadro Didn’t Know Avogadro’s Number
Mars - Peas in a pod
20 Intriguing Exoplanets
Why It's Unethical To Go Back In Time And Kill Baby Hitler
Tech:
Facebook expands search so you know what everyone's talking about
Clickbait of the week:
24 Pics That Prove 'Ken M' Is The Greatest Troll On The Internet
I got stupid on me and now I need to wipe it off on you:
When is it socially acceptable to wear black tights?
Tony Abbott - Washington Speakers Bureau
The least boring photo on my camera roll:
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