This is getting serious. The government needs to respect the intention of it's young scholars. They are serious and not disposable by some stupid government intervention to control the issue !!! They better not get hurt !! THE WORLD IS WATCHING !!! Those young demonstrators belong to all of us and we stand between them and government trashed dreams to end nuclear proliferation. Remember Bikini Island. Write your Congressmen and Senators. Stop this insane military domination of our universities. Make their efforts COUNT. I am proud of every ONE of them. You know they are in it for the long haul, so should we be. Food and water to the demonstrators, NO AGGRESSION by authorities !!! They have a right to make a stand.
Activists Take Over University of Hawaii President's Office in Protest of Proposed Military Research Lab
Day Six!
Protesters present new demands to University of Hawaii president
By Ron Staton / Associated Press
HONOLULU - Protesters occupying the University of Hawaii president's office against a proposed Navy research center on campus delivered new demands to interim President David McClain Monday morning, asking for a quick response and 10 days to take action.
If McClain agrees to the demands, protesters said they would end their five-day sit-in.
"I find much in it with which I can agree," McClain said in a statement acknowledging that he had received the protesters' list of demands. "I have referred it to university counsel for the expeditious review and will have a response no later than Tuesday."
http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/index.php?id=2472
Stop U.A.R.C. (University Affiliated Research Center)
Day 5: Revised Proposal to End UARC Will Be Presented to UH Administration
This morning the students, faculty, and community members of the Save UH/Stop UARC coalition held a press conference to present their four-point proposal to stop the UARC classified research center. The proposal and an expanded explanation of its four points are now posted on this site.
Justices to Decide if Colleges Can Bar Military Recruiters
By David Stout / New York Times
WASHINGTON, May 2 - The Supreme Court agreed
today to consider a case involving national defense, concepts of patriotism and free speech and, not incidentally, billions of dollars in federal money.
The justices announced that they would review a lower-court ruling, in favor of 25 law schools, that universities may bar military recruiters from their campuses without risking the loss of federal aid. Arguments will be heard in the justices' next term, which begins in October.
Sydney Morning Herald
Quakes rock southern New Zealand
May 3, 2005 - 10:44AM
Two strong earthquakes have rocked much of New Zealand's South Island, smashing crockery and glasses in several homes, residents said.
A magnitude six quake hit South Island's west coast at 3.35am (1.35am AEST), followed five minutes later by a 5.7-magnitude temblor, geologists reported.
The quakes were centred about 10 kilometres south of the small town of Haast, and about 10-15 kilometres beneath the earth's surface.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Quakes-rock-southern-New-Zealands/2005/05/03/1114886348435.html
Bali 9 lawyers allege AFP interference
May 3, 2005 - 6:59PM
Indonesian lawyers for the Bali nine have accused Australian Federal Police investigators of illegal interference in their clients' case.
Lawyer Rifan Mohammad, who represents five of the nine including the two accused ringleaders, said at least two AFP officers had attempted to interrogate some of the suspects directly - something forbidden under a cooperation agreement between the two countries.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Bali-9-lawyers-allege-AFP-interference/2005/05/03/1115092494795.html
Bomb explodes in Mogadishu at PM's rally
May 3, 2005 - 7:44PM
A bomb exploded in Mogadishu's soccer stadium on Tuesday just as the new prime minister began to address a rally intended to build support for his exiled government, leaving at least one person dead.
The prime minister, Ali Mohamed Gedi, was not injured and was immediately rushed away from the scene, where it appeared at least 11 people were seriously injured.
Government officials said Gedi was taken to "a safe location" north of Mogadishu.
Hundreds of people had gathered in the stadium to hear Gedi discuss plans to bring the government to Mogadishu.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Bomb-explodes-in-Mogadishu-at-PMs-rallys/2005/05/03/1115092496216.html
Annan warns of nuclear threat
May 3, 2005 - 2:49PM
The voice was soft, calm and familiar. But the scenario UN Secretary General Kofi Annan sketched out was chilling.
A nuclear bomb goes off in a great city. Chaos ensues.
A frightened world asks: "Was this an act of terrorism? Was it an act of aggression by a state? Was it an accident?"
Tens or hundreds of thousands would die, the UN chief said, and questions, implications and dread would consume world leaders.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Annan-warns-of-nuclear-threats/2005/05/03/1115092485948.html
Iran moves first to blunt White House attack
Iran is planning to mount a staunch defence of its nuclear energy program during an international conference and will insist it has rights to the same technology afforded to all members of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
The high-level counter offensive at the United Nations, to be led by the Iranian Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi, comes in anticipation of a tough speech the Bush Administration was preparing to give calling for international measures against Tehran unless it gives up sensitive aspects of its nuclear program.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Iran-moves-first-to-blunt-White-House-attack/2005/05/02/1114886315797.html
Pakistan building tragedy toll rises
May 3, 2005 - 7:19PM
A gas explosion at a building housing an ice cream factory in eastern Pakistan early on Tuesday killed at least 23 people and wounded 20, police said.
Rescue workers were sifting the rubble for about a dozen others feared trapped inside.
The three-storey building in Lahore, that also housed workers' quarters and low-end apartments, collapsed in the blast.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/Pakistan-building-tragedy-toll-rises/2005/05/03/1115092495352.html
Barely there
By Patty Huntington and Kimberley Porteous
May 3, 2005 - 4:45PM
Patty Huntington and Kimberley Porteous report from today's shows at Mercedes Australian Fashion Week in Sydney.
3pm: BARE by REBECCA DAVIES
It's going to be another summer of beachside glamour for Rebecca Davies girls.
There was an elegant 70s' mood to some of the floaty off-the-shoulder tops and embroidered kaftans, in summery colours of aqua, white, pistachio, pink, latte, and watermelon, as well as some psychedelic prints.
Some luscious halter-neck gowns and supple satin sheaths, edged in sparkle, were a delectable finale.
- Kimberley Porteous
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Fashion/Barely-there/2005/05/03/1114886354962.html
Roosters look to Soward for NRL clash
May 3, 2005 - 7:09PM
Having exhausted just about every other option, Sydney Roosters coach Ricky Stuart has turned to 20-year-old whiz-kid Jamie Soward as the latest solution to his halves crisis.
Soward will make his NRL debut at halfback alongside Test utility Craig Wing when the Roosters meet Newcastle at Aussie Stadium on Sunday.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Sport/Roosters-look-to-Soward-for-NRL-clashs/2005/05/03/1115092495135.html
The New Zealand Herald
Blair's hopes dashed of evading Iraq as election issue
British PM Tony Blair has urged voters not to use the election as a referendum on himself. Picture / Reuters
03.05.05 1.00pm
by Colin Brown and James Burleigh
Tony Blair's hopes of evading Iraq as an election issue were dashed yesterday by the killing of the 50th British soldier in hostile action since the conflict, renewed violence on the streets and damaging accusations from the brother of murdered hostage Ken Bigley.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10123586
Italy hits back at US report on death of agent
Italian intelligence officer Nicola Calipari, who died at a US checkpoint as he was driving to Baghdad airport with Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena after winning her release from kidnappers. Picture / Reuters
03.05.05 1.00pm
by John Phillips
ROME - Italy has hit back at an American report clearing US troops who shot and killed the chief of Italian military intelligence in Baghdad after he had secured the release of a hostage in the Iraqi capital.
A separate Italian report on the affair, released last night, appeared to cast doubt on the reliability of the US investigation into the death of Nicola Calipari, re-opening the argument between Washington and Rome over the circumstances of his killing.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10123567
Iran and North Korea dominate disarmament talks
03.05.05 12.00pm UPDATE
UNITED NATIONS - Controversy over the nuclear ambitions of Iran and North Korea have dominated a global disarmament conference, with the United States and others telling both countries to give up suspected atomic arms programmes.
The United States pressed the conference taking stock of the 1970 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty to ensure Tehran and Pyongyang were denied peaceful nuclear energy benefits because they had violated the pact.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10123536
Philippa Stevenson: Young brains challenge world’s best
03.05.05
Imagine an Olympic event that involved dissecting parts of a cockroach, or counting the cells in a blood smear on a slide.
It’s doubtful such tests of skill would attract many spectators. But dissection of insects and plants, and peering down microscopes are just the sort of events four budding biologists will attempt when New Zealand sends its first team to the International Biology Olympiad.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=466&ObjectID=10123479
Earl Swift: Where they lay
03.05.05 1.00pm
Reviewed by David Hill
In March 1971, a 1-H Huey troop-carrying helicopter was destroyed in combat over Laos, as the United States pushed on with its misguided attempt to cut North Vietnamese supply routes along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
The burning machine and its crew of four crashed to the ground in terrain controlled by enemy forces and inhabited by venomous snakes, rippling centipedes, belligerent scorpions and bloated leeches.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=6&ObjectID=10123348
Crash brings renewed call for shipping lane
The ferry Santa Regina berthed in Piction. File picture / Mark Mitchell
03.05.05 1.15pm
A Picton boat operator has renewed his call for a ferry lane to be established in the Marlborough Sounds following last night's fatal collision between a Cook Strait ferry and a 10m boat.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10123591
Former Iraqi officials not welcome
Paul Swain
03.05.05 12.00pm
Immigration minister Paul Swain says a former Iraqi diplomat was told to leave the country because he had been part of Saddam Hussein's government.
The Department of Labour yesterday revoked the visitor's permit of an Iraqi man who was a diplomat in Saddam's government.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10123580
Strong shallow earthquakes in South Island
03.05.05 12.00pm
Two strong, shallow earthquakes near Haast on the West Coast early today reportedly caused minimal damage, but were felt as far away as Christchurch.
The first quake, measuring 6 on the Richter scale, struck at 3.35am 10km south of Haast, the second five minutes later measured 5.7 and was 10km southwest of the town. Both were between 10km and 15km deep.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10123583
The weather in Antarctica (Crystal Ice Chime - only by temperature alone) is:
Scott Base
Snow
-19.0°
Updated Tuesday 03 May 8:59PM
Glacier Bay National Park
43 °F / 6 °C
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH ISOLATED RAIN SHOWERS THROUGH THE EARLYMORNING HOURS.
Humidity:
76%
Dew Point:
36 °F / 2 °C
Wind:
NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH...STRONGEST WINDS INEXPOSED AREAS NEAR ICY STRAIT.
Pressure:
30.08 in / 1018 hPa
Visibility:
-
UV:
0 out of 16
Clouds (AGL):
Few 6500 ft / 1981 m
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