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Headlines for June 24, 2024; AIPAC vs. Jamaal Bowman: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Pro-Israel Lobby Push to Defeat Pro-Ceasefire Lawmaker; “These Are Not Just Threats”: Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Project 2025 & Dangers of a Second Trump Term; Will Israel Expand Its War into Lebanon? Rami Khouri on Netanyahu’s Latest Threats; Meet Maha Hussaini, Gaza Journalist Whose Courage Award Was Rescinded After Pro-Israel Smear Campaign

Headlines for June 27, 2024; Kenya Protests: Police Abduct Activists as Pres. Ruto Rejects Tax Bill Linked to Foreign Debt Crisis; The Gaza Project: Investigation Details Israel’s “Unprecedented” Targeting of Palestinian Journalists; Gaza Journalist Shrouq Aila on Continuing to Report After Journalist Husband Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Phillip Adams is joined by comrades Frank Bongiorno, Jon Piccini and Meredith Burgmann for a romp through the history of the political left in Australia and an assessment of what's left of the left today. 

In Phillip's last show with his regular contributors, Laura Tingle, Bruce Shapiro and Ian Dunt look at the release of Julian Assange,  the importance of the AUKUS alliance, and the big stories they have covered over their many years on the little wireless program. 

Guests: 

• Laura Tingle, Chief Political Correspondent, 7.30
• Bruce Shapiro, contributing editor with The Nation magazine; Executive Director of the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia University
• Ian Dunt, Columnist with the “I” newspaper.

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Shir Hever, military embargo coordinator for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, joins Bad Faith to explain how BDS is effectively squeezing the Israeli economy and souring Israelis on the war against Gaza. The Israeli-German economist explains how financial pressures are being felt by the Israeli public and how an international solidarity movement is effectively blocking military aid from being sent to Israel. He also weighs in on the ad hoc boycotts that have sprung up against companies like McDonald's and KFC.

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Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).

Ryan and Emily discuss Hillary warning Biden that debating Trump is impossible, Bowman crushed by AIPAC in New York election, Kenya parliament on fire as troops occupy Haiti, Ryan exposes pro-Israel group lying about campaign funding, MIT nuclear expert dire warning on Russia Ukraine war. 

 

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Headlines for June 26, 2024; “Julian Is Free”: Assange Back Home in Australia After Taking U.S. Plea Deal in “Espionage” Case; “A Big Deal”: Julian Assange’s Release Welcomed by Australian Senator After Grassroots Campaign; Julian Assange’s Release “Averted a Press Freedom Catastrophe” But Still Set Bad Precedent: Jameel Jaffer; Auma Obama, Sister of Pres. Obama, on Kenyan Police Attacks on Youth-Led Tax Protests, 22+ Killed

Mark Steel continues his award winning show that travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each location, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark brushes up on his French and visits Paris. Yeah, that Paris. The one in France.

He's set to perform an evening of comedy on board a boat on the River Seine. As he immerses himself in the French capital, he shares his thoughts on the best things in Paris.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

With special thanks to Mark's French teacher Fatima Belaouzi.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producers: Carl Cooper and Richard Morris

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2022.

Walthamstow has got plenty going for it - "it has the requisite villagey middle-class bit, but with a proper gor-blimey guv'nor East End heart" says one newspaper article and Mark finds a town mid-gentrification. The dog track has gone, the famously long market remains but there is also a Viking Shop and an extraordinary showroom and workshop with a vast range of neon light fittings called God's Own Junkyard. There is a museum dedicated to the designer William Morris who used to live there and there's evidence of a recent war too in the form of the cycling scheme known as "mini-Holland." Hopefully Mark will tread carefully. With guest local MP Stella Creasy.

The full box set of all episodes (with well over 50 towns visited) is available now wherever you get your podcasts.

Written by and starring...Mark Steel With additional material from Pete Sinclair Production Coordinator...Beverly Tagg Producer...Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production.

There’s one thing you definitely can’t miss in Whitby and that’s the ruined abbey up on a cliff looking down on the town. It’s also hard to miss the jawbone of a blue whale set atop the opposite hill and the fact that Dracula was a researched and written here by Bram Stoker. You’ll not go wanting if you are in search of a chip either. Mark Steel manages to dodge the seagulls and presents his findings to a local audience at The Brunswick Centre.

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Written by and starring...Mark Steel With additional material from Pete Sinclair Production Coordinator...Beverly Tagg Producer...Julia McKenzie A BBC Studios Production.

"Ay up me duck!"

Mark Steel returns with the 12th series of his award winning show that travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, he writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark is kicking off with a visit to Nottingham in the East Midlands.

It's a contrarian city, full of heroes, rebels, caves and lovers of mushy peas.

He learns about local legends, Robin Hood, Lord Byron, DH Lawrence, Brian Clough, and the most famous of all, Frank the xylophone player.

Plus the history of the Luddites, the cheese riots and visits three pubs that are all the oldest in the country.

Later in this series, Mark is off to the Isles of Scilly, Tring, Salisbury, Newport and Paris.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2022.

Mark Steel continues his award-winning show travelling around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, he writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark moves on to Tring in Hertfordshire and discovers the home of the Natural History Museum, and the former private museum of Walter Rothschild, where he goes to see the exhibit of fleas dressed as Mexicans.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2022.

Mark Steel continues his award-winning show travelling around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, he writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark arrives on the Isles of Scilly, dipping into local history and tales of shipwrecks.

Written and performed by Mark Steel

Additional material by Pete Sinclair

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2022.

Mark Steel continues his award-winning show travelling around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, he writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark is in Wiltshire's cathedral city of Salisbury - situated near the edge of Salisbury Plain.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2022.

Mark Steel continues his award-winning show travelling around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, he writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

Mark is in Newport in South Wales and uncovers some of the history and local stories and people.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in September 2022.

Mark Steel is back with the 13th series of his award-winning show where he travels around the UK visiting towns with nothing in common but their uniqueness.

After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

First stop, Mark packs his bucket and spade and visits the lovely seaside town of Margate in the Thanet district of Kent.

“...a nice spot not vulgarised by crowds of literary people...” Oscar Wilde

A magical place where TS Eliot wrote a verse of The Wasteland, JMW Turner painted views of the Harbour, Tracy Emin spent her formative years and Pete Doherty has his name on a wall of fame in a cafe for eating a "mega breakfast" in under 20 minutes.

Mark visits Dreamland and its 100 year old rollercoaster, the famous Crab Museum and the historic Walpole Hotel, before performing his show in the Cliff Bar and snooker hall under the iconic Lido Tower.

Later in this series Mark is off to Stoke on Trent, Malvern and East Grinstead in England plus Coleraine in Northern Ireland.

Written and performed by Mark Steel.

Additional material by Pete Sinclair.

Producer: Carl Cooper

A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2024.

Mark Steel's In Town - Paris

Mark Steel is back with the 12th series of his award-winning show that travels around the country visiting towns that have nothing in common but their uniqueness. After thoroughly researching each town, Mark writes and performs a bespoke evening of comedy for a local audience.

In this final episode Mark visits Paris. Yeah, that Paris. The one in France. Where he performs on a boat on the river Seine. In this special extended edition of the programme Mark performs the show in English and then in French, for a French-speaking audience.

The English version is first and the French version starts at 35 minutes.

In this series, Mark also popped to Nottingham, Tring, The Isles of Scilly, Salisbury, and Newport. And for the first time, there will be extended versions of each episode available on BBC sounds.

Written and performed by Mark Steel

Additional material by Pete Sinclair Production co-ordinator Sarah Sharpe Production co-ordinator Katie Baum Sound Manager Jerry Peal Producer Carl Cooper Producer Richard Morris

With special thanks to Mark's French teacher Fatima Belaouzi

A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4

Danny and Derek are pleased to welcome back to the podcast Luca Trenta, associate professor in International Relations at Swansea University and author of The President’s Kill List. The group discusses assassinations and international law, when and how assassination became a tool for US foreign policy, the difficulties in accessing declassified documents about this topic, unsuccessful attempts on the life of Fidel Castro and successful operations against the likes of Osama Bin Laden and Patrice Lumumba, the intelligence community using assassination as a “low level” (i.e. not nuclear) form of retaliation in the Cold War, contemporary justifications for assassinations as “self defense” and the notion of “imminence”, and more.

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We’re joined by journalist Sharif Abdel Kouddous and filmmaker Kavitha Chekuru to discuss their new film The Night Won’t End: Biden’s War on Gaza. The film examines the lives of three families as they try to survive the continued assault on Gaza. Will and Felix discuss the film, the civilian toll of the war, the U.S. state departments continued obfuscation around civilian casualties, and the complete breakdown of international human rights law around the war.

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My Emacs usage on Windows seems to be more prevalent at the moment, and I’m having to drop into Visual Studio for C# development.

Emacs keybindings are so ingrained into my muscle memory that it would be rather pleasant to leverage this digital advantage when plonking around Windows for all applications.

In Visual Studio this apparently, like most IDE’s, can be accomplished via a plug-in, but I think I would like a more wholistic versatile approach, by for example, having Emacs keybindings applied at a global Windows level.

So how do I accomplish this?, I prodded the interwebs and firstly came across XKeymacs:

XKeymacs provides key bindings like Emacs for applications running on Microsoft Windows. You can also configure bindings for each application.

On running the binary it looks very comprehensive and has a nice intuitive GUI. However I would like a project I could get my teeth into and I was struggling to build it in a modern version of Visual Studio, this may be something I’ll have another look at in the future. Possibly though my quick abandonment of this idea was more related to an idea I had regarding AutoHotKey (a scripting language which can provide easy keyboard shortcut mapping) and a language that I am already familiar with.

As it turns out there is already an AutoHotKey project that suits my needs and that is EWOW – Emacs Way of Operating Windows, it is defined as follows:

• allows Emacs-like commands and keybinds (almost) everywhere in Windows

  • keyboard macros

  • prefix digit-argument

    • ex. C-3 C-n -> go 3 lines down

  • Emacs-style region selection (i.e. set-mark-command)

  • … etc

It is essentially a set of AutoHotkey scripts and my AHK familiarity could mean this to be an ideal project to take a closer look at and to have a tinker around.

This project also seems to be well thought out and comprehensive and even provides bonus functionality that I wouldn’t have expected, like hooks and even macros!!

It is written however in AutoHotkey V1 and although still currently available it is deprecated and v2 is considered now the main supported version. V2 is a significant rewrite of the the AHK syntax and to convert EWOW from v1 to v2 might take some significant effort. I had an initial look to see what was involved and used it as an exercise to start to understand both the magnitude of the porting task and to get familiar generally with EWOW. More than anything though this activity surfaced an idea for a new project aimed at implementing Emacs-like commands on Windows, focusing especially on the commands I find myself wanting to use most frequently.

My initial idea is to lean heavily on EWOW by taking the basic structure and design principles which could accommodate some future augmentation, such as hooks, macros e.t.c and to declare a form of AHK bankruptcy and start almost from scratch and progress from an AHK V2 base. Initially I will try and add the most common simple commands using EWOW as a guide and then build up over a period of time to something with more bells on it.

I have created a new project with a nod to the name of EWOW, it is defined below and I will look to gradually introduce more Emacs functionality over the next few months and especially focussing on those commands I keep reaching for when faffing around with Visual Studio.

I have also added a kanban board (using org-kanban, which I will discuss more in a future post) that lists all the EWOW implemented key functions and indicates which ones have been ported. As I become more familiar with this project, I will start to define its scope more clearly. This will likely include deciding on the functionality I choose not to implement. I would like to focus as much as possible on simplicity, with an ergonomic approach in mind. For example, I’m considering options such as mapping Caps and RAlt to Control, providing the option for a Vim-style keybinding, and the ability to create presets through textual modifications of AHK files.

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WOWEE - Windows Operating With Emacs Enhancements

https://github.com/captainflasmr/wowee

WOWEE is a set of AutoHotKey scripts designed to bring Emacs-like commands and keybindings to the Windows operating system. Based on the concept of EWOW (Emacs Way of Operating Windows), WOWEE allows you to use Emacs-style navigation and commands throughout your Windows environment.

Features

• Emacs-like commands and keybindings in Windows
• Based on EWOW – Emacs Way of Operating Windows
• Written in AutoHotKey v2
• Includes various Emacs style navigation commands

kanban

TODO	DOING	DONE
scroll_left	jumping around commands	motion commands
scroll_right		forward_char
goto_line		backward_char
region commands		forward_word
mark_word		backward_word
mark_whole_line		next_line
mark_whole_buffer		previous_line
kill_region		scroll_down
yank_pop		scroll_up
delete_backward_char		move_beginning_of_line
kill_word		move_end_of_line
backward_kill_word		beginning_of_buffer
kill_whole_line		end_of_buffer
newline and indent commands		kill_ring_save
newline		yank
open_line		delete_char
indent_for_tab_command		kill_line
delete_indentation		undo_only
edit commands		set_mark_command
redo		set_cx_command
transpose_chars		keyboard_quit
transpose_words		save_buffer
transpose_lines
query_replace
search_forward
overwrite_mode
case conversion commands
upcase_region
downcase_region
upcase_word
downcase_word
capitalize_word
insert pairs commands
insert_parentheses
insert_comment
indent_new_comment_line
other commands
shell
shell_command
facemenu
help
system commands
ignore
repeat
digit argument commands
macro recording commands
files commands
write_file
find_file
dired
windows frames commands
kill_frame
delete_window
split_window
next_window
previous_window
suspend_frame
add hooks
add ignore frames
add goto line
add kill ring
add mouse events
add C-x

Usage

1. Install AutoHotKey: Download and install AutoHotKey from AutoHotKey’s official website.
2. Run WOWEE: Double-click on the `wowee.ahk` script to start WOWEE. Once running, Emacs commands will be available in your Windows environment.
3. Quit WOWEE: To quit WOWEE, right-click the AutoHotKey icon in the task tray and select “Exit.”

Configuration

WOWEE is composed of several AutoHotKey scripts, each serving a specific purpose to replicate Emacs functionalities:

fundamental.ahk

This script provides a set of fundamental functions and variables that are used to implement Emacs-like commands and keybindings.

commands.ahk

This script includes the basic implementation of Emacs commands.

commands_util.ahk

This script contains simple utility functions used by the command scripts.

keybinds.ahk

This script defines the default keybindings for Emacs-like commands.

Installation and Setup

1. Download WOWEE: Download the WOWEE scripts from the repository.
2. Extract Files: Extract the files to a directory of your choice.
3. Run the Script: Double-click `wowee.ahk` to start using WOWEE.

Customization

Editing Keybindings

You can customize the keybindings by editing the `keybinds.ahk` file. Open the file in any text editor and modify the keybindings according to your preferences. Refer to the AutoHotKey documentation for the syntax and available key options.

Adding New Commands

To add new commands, you can edit the `commands.ahk` and `commands_util.ahk` files. Define your new commands and utility functions, and then bind them to keys in `keybinds.ahk`.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using WOWEE, try the following steps:

1. Check AutoHotKey Version: Ensure you have the latest version of AutoHotKey installed.
2. Script Errors: If there are errors in the script, AutoHotKey will usually display a message with details. Use this information to debug and fix the issue.
3. Conflicting Programs: Some programs might have conflicting keybindings. Try closing other programs to see if the issue is resolved.

Contributing

Contributions to WOWEE are welcome! If you have suggestions for improvements or want to add new features, feel free to submit a pull request.

1. Fork the repository
2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/YourFeature`)
3. Commit your changes (`git commit -am ‘Add your feature’`)
4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/YourFeature`)
5. Create a new pull request

License

WOWEE is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to the creator of EWOW, from whom I have derived significant inspiration: https://github.com/zk-phi/ewow

Special thanks to the creators of AutoHotKey and the Emacs community for their inspiration and contributions to keyboard efficiency.

Contact

For any questions or issues, please open an issue on the GitHub repository or contact the maintainer at captainflasmr@gmail.com

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Enjoy using WOWEE and bring the power of Emacs navigation to your Windows experience!

You can go looking for the zeitgeist, but only the zeitgeist can find you. That's what the makers of countless pieces of failed Oscar bait have learned. In this special episode, we run through some of the most legendary failed Oscar bait of the last 25 years and speculate why they didn't catch anything. PLUS: presidential libraries, the Obama Foundation, and an autobiographical novel from an unlikely Hollywood star. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus See Will introduce "Hollywood Boulevard" at Toronto's Fox Theatre on July 9 - https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/the-important-cinema-club-masterpiece-classics-hollywood-boulevard/

Headlines for June 25, 2024; Julian Assange Is Free: WikiLeaks Founder’s Brother Gabriel Shipton on End of Decadelong Legal Saga; Press Freedom Advocates Celebrate Julian Assange’s Release, But Warn of Impact of Plea Deal; Journalist Antony Loewenstein on Assange’s Release, WikiLeaks & Israeli Drones Killing Gaza Reporters; NYC Congestion Pricing: Advocates Slam NY Gov for Halting Plan to Reduce Emissions, Fund Mass Transit

Krystal and Saagar discuss Biden panics as Dems boycott Bibi speech, Biden greenlights Lebanon invasion, new tapes expose Saudi 9/11 involvement. 

 

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump flips on immigration green cards, Trump to reveal VP at debate, GenZ rages at boomer economic nightmare, and corporate greed screws Americans. 

 

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Ukraine is a "gold mine" with $12 trillion worth of critical minerals, US Senator Lindsey Graham insisted in a TV interview. Ben Norton discusses how Western companies want these resources, and how Washington hopes to block China's access to them to hurt its technology industries. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TRPk3N8FyQ Zelensky is literally selling Ukraine to US corporations on Wall Street: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/09/09/zelensky-selling-ukraine-wall-street/ Topics 0:00 Intro 1:35 Clip: US Senator Lindsey Graham wants Ukraine's minerals 2:24 Ukraine war has nothing to do with democracy 5:44 US also wants to 'weaken' Russia in Ukraine 6:21 Wall Street buys up Ukraine 8:08 Military-industrial complex profits 10:07 Washington Post on Ukraine's 'battle for minerals' 11:55 Russia 12:48 US seeks to block China's access to minerals 15:44 Multiple reasons for Ukraine war 17:10 Trump wanted to take Venezuela's oil 19:16 Exxon CEO ran US State Department 20:29 US plan to seize Russia's $300B in FX reserves 21:20 Clip: Lindsey Graham calls to seize Russia's reserves 21:43 Debate over Russia's central bank reserves 23:07 De-dollarization 24:38 Outro

Danny and Derek speak with Steven Simon, senior research analyst at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and professor of Middle East studies at the University of Washington, to discuss he and Daniel Benjamin’s recent piece for The Atlantic, “New 9/11 Evidence Points to Deep Saudi Complicity”. The group discusses the evidence presented in the…

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Lucy Porter, Alasdair Beckett-King, Athena Kugblenu and Hugo Rifkind join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.

This week and the General Election gets closer still, Andy and the Panel will be mulling over the manifestos, inspecting political interviews, and spotlight scandals in the world of competitive eating.

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With additional material by: Christina Riggs, Meryl O'Rourke, Mike Shephard, Herries Anderton & Pete Tellouche Producer: Sam Holmes Executive Producer: Pete Strauss Production Co-ordinator: Sarah Nicholls Sound Editor: Marc Willcox

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A day late and a lira short, Danny and Derek are back with the news roundup. This week: in Gaza, Israel announces “tactical pauses” (1:44), Netanyahu disbands his war cabinet (4:27), friction between Bibi and the Biden administration (7:59), friction between Bibi and the IDF (11:53), and an update on the humanitarian situation (14:05); fears of war are rising in Lebanon, meanwhile Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah threatens Cyprus over the island nation’s potential collaboration with Israel (16:11); another cargo ship is sunk off the coast of Yemen by Ansar Allah/Houthi forces (19:16); a report on China’s nuclear program (21:01); Putin visits the DPRK/North Korea (23:29); an update on the crisis in Sudan (27:02); a governing coalition is formed in South Africa (30:53); Mark Rutte gets approval to become the new secretary general of NATO (32:51); a Swiss “peace conference” for Ukraine, plus the US promises more air defense ammo (34:57); and shocking revelations about the US engaging in an “anti-vax propaganda effort” (40:01).

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