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Hey BlurtstarsWe have a jam-packed show for you this episode. On “Blurt Around The World” we will blurt about:* Binge for $4.99 per month. Bye bye, ba bow to Netflix.* NIH (National Institutes of Health) to terminate or limit grants related to vaccine hesitancy and uptake.* The Queensland rains were bad, post ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.In “Beerducation” the Kegsta tries a Balter cerveza. Yup, Balter has gone Mexican. Is it any good we will find out. And Wencee will taste Bygone Era Marzen Rauchbier by Slow Lane Brewing.Then, in “Trumpwatch” Kegsta explores the latest polls and thoughts of the US “greatest president” while Wencee tells us the mis/fortunes of Trump's BFF, Elon Musk.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.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Blurt Around The WorldNIH (National Institutes of Health) to terminate or limit grants related to vaccine hesitancy and uptake. The NIH is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is one of the world's leading medical research agencies. It conducts and funds biomedical research to improve public health →https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/03/10/vaccines-nih-rfk-research-canceled/The New Blurt is looking at imposing tariffs on the USA and so we are moving away from USA made products. We will suspend Netflix and Disney accounts and instead move to Binge →https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/new-binge-deal-lets-you-get-a-year-of-movies-and-shows-for-just-au-usd4-99-a-month-and-now-includes-nrl-and-afl-gamesBinge officialEx-tropical cyclone was predicted to hit harder in or around Brisbane, but it slowly crossed just north of Brisbane as a tropical low on 8 March. But before and after it's landfall, it dumped a LOT of rain and also strong winds in South East Queensland and northern NSW.ABC News | Tropical Cyclone Alfred headed toward 'largely populated' areas between Noosa and NSWABC News | The economic cost of ex-Cyclone Alfred could be $1 billion a dayABC News | Ex-Cyclone Tropical Alfred turns NSW Northern Rivers properties into islandsThe Independent | Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in AustraliaBeerducationBalter has gone Mexican with its Mexican-style cerveza. The Kegsta gave it 79 out 100 Blurtstars. Balter is located in Currumbin, Gold Coast and was founded by surf legends Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Josh Kerr and Bede Durbidge →Balter Cerveza | Perfect for the arvoWencee reviewed Bygone Era Marzen Rauchbier by Slow Lane Brewing and gave it 70 out of 100 Blurtstars. Slow Lane Brewing is located in Botany, Sydney →Slow Lane Brewing | Bygone Era - Marzen RauchbierTrumpwatchWith the trade war that Trump has launched with its allies, the markets in the USA have had a sharp downturn with fears of recession and stagflation (higher inflation and stalled economy) →Politico - Trump's business acumen has long been his armor. It's being put to the test.Elon Musk is on the nose. The unelected Elon Musk is slashing jobs across federal agencies. He's also showing more far-right ideologies. Many people around the world are fed up with his actions and is now affecting his companies profits and image →ABC News | Elon Musk's foray into politics met with protest that's hurting Tesla worldwideFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com
*** And if you're in Melbourne on 22 or 23 March 2025, do yourself a favour and go see the Kegsta perform in the new Flemington Theatre Company show called Murder Before Me. Buy tickets here →Flemington Theatre Company | Murder Before MeHey Blurtstars!We've got a jam-packed show today, starting with "Blurt Around The World":* Australia's-oldest-olive-tree, hint its in Melbourne* Roberta Flack RIP* QLD rains bad for the ReefIn "Across the Dutch", the Kegsta will blurt about Christchurch's Comeback as a Cultural Capital, followed by Wencee's discussion on New Zealand school dinners.Then, in "Blurt On Blighty," Wencee explores will UK change of copyright kill creativity? Kegsta will chat about a new range English Ales released a local bottle shop.Nearly forgot Joke Of the Week. Listen as Wencee loses his mind before telling his joke!Let's get on with the show!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.Blurt Around The WorldWhere can you find the largest, living olive tree in Australia. None other than in Melbourne. To find out more about where it is, read up this news article →CBD News | Rooted in history: Australia's oldest olive treeNorthern Queensland has had severe rain weather events for the past many weeks. Ordinarily that is welcome news, but the dump of fresh rain water has made it's way to the Great Barrier Reef which is bad news →ABC News | Satellite images show floodwater flowing towards parts of Great Barrier ReefVale Roberta Flack. R&B singer, songwriter, performer, has passed away at the age of 88. He most famous songs were Killing Me Softly, Feel Like Makin' Love, Where Is the Love, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face amongst many other songs →Wikipedia | Roberta FlackGuardian News | Roberta Flack, soul and R&B icon behind Killing Me Softly, dies aged 88Across the DutchAfter several major tragedies in Christchurch over the past few years, a music festival is lifting spirits and fortunes for that city →Stuff NZ | Review: Electric Avenue has put Christchurch back on the map and the world is on noticeChange of provider who supply school lunches in some New Zealand schools have principals and students fuming →Radio New Zealand | Eleven days of butter chicken: Principals report more problems with school lunchesBlurt On BlightyRange of English Real Ales launched at a local cellars in Preston, Melbourne →Crafty Pint | Sobremesa Real Ale Launch at Audacious MonkThe UK government is in the process of introducing laws allowing British AI software companies to use copyrighted music for data training. As you can imagine, the music industry is not happy →Guardian AUS | Kate Bush and Damon Albarn among 1,000 artists on silent AI protest albumGuardian Opinion UK | It's grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people's creativityFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com
Hi BlurtstarsWe've got a jam-packed show today, starting with “Blurt Around The World”:* Aussie mortgage holders finally get a reprieve.* Palmerston Reports for Duty in Bermuda.* Report showing young Australians know less about democracy now.* Florida highway turns into a beer-soaked scene.In “Green There, Done That”, the Kegsta will chat 5 Reasons Why Australia Needs to Break Up with Gas, followed by Wencee's discussion on using coffee making concrete stronger.Finally, in “Fun facts” Wencee will tell us 20 facts about the mobile phone. And the Kegsta will tell us about the earth.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.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.*** And if you're in Melbourne on 22 or 23 March 2025, do yourself a favour and go see the Kegsta perform in the new Flemington Theatre Company show called Murder Before Me. Buy tickets here →Flemington Theatre Company | Murder Before MeBlurt Around The WorldIf you own a home, your mortgage repayments just got a little cheaper. It's been about four years since we last had a rate cut. Enjoy while we can →ABC News | How banks are responding to Reserve Bank decision to cut interest ratesUK Foreign Office rescue cat, Palmerston, has come out of retirement and lands new job in Bermuda →NPR News | U.K.'s foreign office cat Palmerston shows up for duty in BermudaDo young Australians care about democracy? Do they know who the current prime minister is? Find out in the latest study that shows their civics and citizenship knowledge has decreased over the last 20 years →ABC News | Australian students record worst ever civics result with 72 per cent not understanding the basics of democracyDon't cry over spilt beer. A truck in Florida overturns and loses nearly 20 tonnes of shit beer. It's still funny →UPI | Truck overturns on Florida highway, spills 44,000 pounds of beerGreen There, Done ThatThe science shows that planet Earth is heating up. We know that we need to move away from fossil fuels and embrace renewable energy for the future. The Kegsta gives us 5 reasons why we need to move away from gas.Climate Council 5 reasons why Australia needs to break up with gasCoffee. It tastes good and a very popular drink in Australia. RMIT university researchers in Melbourne have discovered that mixing spent coffee grounds into concrete can increase the strength of concrete. Read here for other reasons this is a good discovery →Science Alert | Scientists Discover An Amazing Practical Use For Leftover Coffee GroundsFun factsHow many of these fun facts do you know about Earth? Read on to test your knowledge →US Geological Survey | Age of the EarthMobile phones are everywhere. Almost everyone has one, even babies. Here are some fun facts about the mobile phone →Oh My Facts | 30 facts about mobile phonesFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com
Hey BlurtstarsWe've got a jam-packed show today, starting with “Blurt Around The World”:* Can You Make Money from Your EV?* Relief for Oz Parents with Young Children?* Anyone for a Game of Snakes Alive?* Not “Not Guilty” Enough for the Oz!In “Chinese Takeaway”, the Kegsta will blurt about the Trump-China-tariffs-trade, followed by Wencee's report on the Chinese government's latest population concerns.Finally, in “Blurt On Society”, Wencee explores solutions to the housing crisis, and the Kegsta will discuss the $5 million option to settle in Australia that could make a comeback.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.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.*** And if you're in Melbourne on 22 or 23 March 2025, do yourself a favour and go see the Kegsta perform in the new Flemington Theatre Company show called Murder Before Me. Buy tickets here →Flemington Theatre Company | Murder Before MeBlurt Around The WorldSam Kerr Australia's captain in women's soccer was found not guilty in a London court for racism against a white police officer →The Chaser | Sam Kerr found not guilty of abusing stupid white bastardABC News | Sam Kerr was found not guilty, now the court of public opinion will have its saySome make money selling electricity back to the grid from your home solar. But can you make money from your electric vehicle? Only a handful of people have been do that in Australia →The Guardian Australia | ‘A house battery you can drive around': how some Australians are selling power from their cars back to the gridSnakes alive. 102 in fact. Found in one Sydney suburban home. And no ordinary snake, JUST the deadly red-bellied black snake →United Press International, Inc. | Reptile wrangler removes 102 venomous snakes from a single propertyGood news for families with children in childcare. The federal government have had their bill to guarantee subsidy of three childcare days pass the senate →ABC News | Three days of subsidised child care guaranteed for familiesChinese TakeawayWe could be heading into an international trade war as a result of the USA's presidential orders. Is China worried? What are their options? Find out here how China could fight back →The Washington Post | China displays multiple weapons in retaliation for Trump's tariffsMany countries are having population challenge. We are facing an ageing population. And this is made worse when the Chinese marriage numbers have hit a record low. Why are the younger Chinese not wanting to get married?Guardian Australia | She said no: marriages in China plummet to record lowBloomberg | China Marriages Fall to Record Low in Challenge for GovernmentBlurt On SocietyLet's give up the old Australian home owners dream of the house on a quarter acre block. With a growing population, we need to change our mindset, both us as homeowners and also governments and developers. Let's make apartments family friendly →ABC News | As Australia's largest cities densify, family-friendly apartments are in short supplyA Labor scraped visa scheme to attract millionaires was found to be misused and prone to fraud. The opposition leader, Dutton, wants to introduce it back. Surprise, surprise!!! Let's help his millionaire international friends →SBS News | The $5 million option to settle in Australia which could make a comebackFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com
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