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Law firm dumps Catholic Church after 60 years, but won't say why

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It comes amid growing tensions within the legal fraternity over the balance between social responsibility and commercial imperatives. The decision to cut ties with the church also raises questions about the future of prominent partner Richard Leder, who served articles at the firm in 1988, and has worked on behalf of the Catholic Church for 30 years. Corrs Chambers Westgarth Partner Richard Leder. Credit: Justin McManus Leder did not return calls from Era, but several friends and associates confirmed that he was considering his options and had received interest from other companies. “He is highly respected. What people ask is, ‘If you’re leaving, and a client is coming with you, then we’d like to chat,’” said an old friend. The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne declined to confirm whether they would remain with Leder or seek legal representation elsewhere. “Richard Leder is still a partner at Corrs Chambers Westgarth and we have great respect for him and his team. We are working thr

Earth's Magnetic Field Almost Completely Collapsed 550 Million Years Ago

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More than half a billion years ago, Earth experienced a near-complete collapse of its magnetic field. It begins in the early Cambrian period. Then, after a period of about 15 million years, the field began to grow again. The cause of the collapse and the reflection of the field is a mystery. Then, a group of geologists studied the rocks from Oklahoma that formed during that time. Magnetic markers in rock minerals point to events that began about 550 million years ago. That was before multicellular life was introduced on our planet. Look Deep Into The Core To understand what’s going on, look at the structure of our planet. Most of us learned in school that the Earth is made up of layers. There’s a crust, where you’re sitting reading this now. Beneath it is the mantle, the thickest layer of the earth. It lies above the molten outer core, which surrounds the solid inner core. The inner core has two parts—the outermost inner core and the innermost core. The core region lies abo

The mystery of some atmospheric halos remains unexplained after 5,000 years

For the first time in nearly 5,000 years of observation, researchers have fully cataloged the optical illusion created in the sky when light shines through ice crystals known as atmospheric halos. The detailed ‘inventory’ of atmospheric halos often looks at atmospheric optical illusions from known sources and explains rarer halos, including those whose origins remain a mystery. Halos are caused by the accumulation of water ice crystals smaller than 10 micrometers in the atmosphere. The qualities of these atmospheric illusions, such as their color or whether they have white arcs, spots or rings, are determined by the shape and orientation of the ice scattering from and the path that light takes towards these crystals. Often, the type of crystal behind the scattering can be identified by the shape of the halo they create. Related: What makes Earth’s atmosphere so special? This atmospheric illusion has been documented by mankind since at least the Babylonian era — which began around 189

James Webb detects his first supernova 3 billion light years from Earth

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The brilliant light detected by NASA’s James Webb Telescope (JWST) three billion light years from Earth is believed to be the first $10 billion scope observation of a dying star’s explosion. Officially known as a supernova, it is the ‘last hurray’ that occurs when a star runs out of fuel. This causes the pressure to drop, where the cosmic object expands to at least five times the mass of our sun – which is about 333,000 Earths in size – and then explodes, releasing tons of debris and particles. A stellar explosion occurred in the galaxy SDSS.J141930.11+5251593, where a JWST image showed an object’s light dimming in the span of five days – a clue that fueled the supernova theory. Also of interest is the fact that JWST was not designed to find and detect new transients, Mike Engesser of the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), told Inverse, which first reported the discovery. Scroll down for the video Not only did James Webb see the supernova, but astronomers were baffled by

Congress passes first NASA authorization bill in FIVE YEARS that will fund human placement on Mars

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New hope boost for humans on Mars: Congress passes first authorization bill in FIVE YEARS that includes funding for Red Planet exploration Congress passes NASA authorization bill that would allocate funds for the Moon to Mars program The program requires first setting up a lunar base and then sending humans to Mars Both missions will use the Space Launch System and the Orion crew capsule By Stacy Liberatore For Dailymail.com Published: 1:07 p.m. EDT, 29 July 2022 | Updated: 4:28pm EDT, 29th July 2022 NASA is one step closer to putting human boots on Mars after Congress passed the first authorization bill for the American space agency in five years, which includes funding for the Artemis mission to not only continue its work to the moon but also soar to the Red Planet. . The 1,054-page document contains the ‘National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act 2022’ which includes the ‘Moon to Mars Program’

Farewell to Neighbors: "With 28 years of working together, it's like a wedding." | TV Tonight

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In the last interview Farewell to Neighbors, Ramsay Street matriarch Jackie Woodburne shares his thoughts on a lasting partnership with actor Alan Fletcher, and reveal favorite storylines. Over 28 years Jackie Woodburne and Alan Fletcher grew to embody the heart and soul of Ramsay Street. Susan and Karl Kennedy are soulmates, faithful parents, wrong partners, wise guardians and mentors. Woodburne and Fletcher are also drama virtuosos. Scenes between the couple are often described as ‘one takes the magic’ because the chemistry between the two, so obvious to viewers, means each can read the other in the moment. “There is trust. The dynamics were perfect from day one,” said Jackie Woodburne Television Tonight. “We got each other, and with 28 years working together, it’s like a wedding. “We see each other on our best days and on our worst days, and we love each other through it all, so work never suffers. “Work has always been our happy place” “And work has always been our happy place.

The study analyzes the spontaneous social interactions of children aged 2 and 4 years when interacting with peers

What do building a pyramid, going to the moon, pedaling a two-person canoe, or dancing the waltz have in common? All of these actions are the result of a common goal between many partners and lead to a sense of shared obligation, known as “mutual commitment”. This ability to cooperate is universal in humans and certain animal species, such as the great apes. However, humans seem to have a unique predisposition and strong desire for social interaction that may be one component of the emergence of language, according to the study authors. How do our social interactions differ from other species? And why? To answer this question, an international team analyzed the interactions of 31 children between the ages of 2 and 4 in four preschools in the United States (10 hours per child). There are only a few quantitative analyzes of the spontaneous social interactions of children aged 2 and 4 years when interacting with peers, even though this age is a critical age for the development of chi

NASA marks 25 years since Pathfinder landed on Mars

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This eight-image mosaic was acquired by Pathfinder July 5, 1997, the second Mars day, or sol, of the mission. The newly deployed Sojourner rover—the first of its kind on the Red Planet—sit on the surface of Mars after descending the Pathfinder path. Credit: NASA/JPL When a daring team of engineers placed the first landers and rovers on the Red Planet a quarter of a century ago, they changed the way the world roamed. One night in July 1997, Jennifer Trosper came home from work at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory holding an image of the Martian surface at her wheel. Earlier in the day, the agency’s Pathfinder mission had landed on Mars encased in a protective air bag and took pictures of the red landscape and debris that left him transfixed. “When I was on the freeway, I had that picture on my steering wheel and kept looking at it,” Trosper recalls. “I probably should have taken a closer look at the road.” NASA’s Soj

Bodhi restaurant closes after 34 years in Sydney: Here's how to order before it closes

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Surprised when one of Australia’s most popular restaurants announced its closure after 34 years – here’s its closing date for good Sydney’s Bodhi Restaurant announces it will close its doors after 34 years This family-owned Chinese vegan restaurant will hold its last service on August 7th Heaven Leigh’s owner broke the bad news in a post on Bodhi’s social media He made the decision to close while his business was strong to end on a high Bodhi has been a favorite among foodies for decades and is visited by big names There were a few reservations left before Bodhi closed but they filled up fast By Louise Allingham For The Australian Daily Published: 8:20pm EDT, 26th July 2022 | Updated: 8:20pm EDT, 26th July 2022 One of the country’s most popular restaurants has shocked thousands by announcing its closure after 34 years. Sydney’s Bodhi Restaurant is one of the city’s most beloved restaurants and will have its last servic

Tim Winton tackles a troubling new project, 40 years after its acclaimed debut

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Plain text size Larger text size Text size is very large Tim Winton has been a part-time novelist for the past three years. Yes, he has a book on the go, but he has also written and narrated a documentary about Ningaloo Reef off the north-west coast of Australia. And for once, he wasn’t sure what he was writing: was it homage or elegy? Maybe even a speech; maybe all three. But the documentary turned out to be unsettling. As is often the case today. “Look what happened in England and Europe. We have reached the place they told us about but we never thought it would happen. I think anyone who is not afraid [about climate change] just don’t pay attention. If you live close to nature and you have little investment – whether you grow grapes or plants or you swim in the reef – it’s quite a challenge. A few years ago, Winton told me he was an optimist, so I had to ask: is he still? Winton in Denmark, Western Australia, in 2008. Credit: Erin Jonasson “I don’t see any alternative. I ha