Hey Blurtstars
On a jam packed show we will start with "Blurt Around The World":
Fireworks does not maketh the man...
Two minutes of reflection. Being happy in Bhutan.
Facial recognition, a win for privacy in Australia.
Ireland spins global tax mess into $28 billion of gold.
On a new segment we are calling "Asshole of the week", we will have a chat about this weeks' asshole in the news. Two Jones', Alan and Alex.
Then on "Nature Calls" the Kegsta will chat about 9 interesting animals of the world, and Wencee will show us the finalists of the wildlife comedy photography competition.
So let's get on with the show!
Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.
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Asshole of the week
Retired radio host, former rugby union Australian coach, has been charged with historical sex crimes.
AP News | Former Sydney radio broadcaster and rugby coach Alan Jones charged with sex crimes
The Onion, a satirical news outlet, has bought out Infowars which was set up by Alex Jones. But Alex Jones is trying to stop the sale →
BBC News | The Onion buys Alex Jones's Infowars at auction
NPR News | The fight for Alex Jones' Infowars company heats up as Jones sues to hold on
Blurt Around The World
Chiang Mai is awash in festivals including Loy Krathong, Yi Peng and Jazz music. Chiang Mai locals love setting off fireworks (incidentally, banned in most states in Australia for good reasons), but Wencee got so close he got hit by one!!!
Ireland, normally a tax haven for large corporations, has had an influx of corporate tax and have a massive $28 billion surplus →
Ireland spins global tax mess into $28 bln of gold
Bunnings found to breach privacy laws when using facial recognition surveillance at entrance to all their stores →
Bunnings breached privacy laws by using facial recognition on customers, Commissioner finds
Nature Calls
The annual 2024 Nikon wildlife photography competition is on again and there are some crackers this year →
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography competition - finalists
The overall winner and category winners for the Nikon wildlife photography competition →
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography competition - winner
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