Comments for Vibewire http://vibewire.org Vibewire.org Sat, 19 May 2012 03:05:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Are Art Galleries Archaic? by cate carrigan http://vibewire.org/2012/05/are-art-galleries-archaic/#comment-85 cate carrigan Sat, 19 May 2012 03:05:15 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518323#comment-85 As one of the older gen, I loved to read this and get a lesson on the energy of young people and how they're using new technology to promote their art. Also good to think fabulous galleries like the MCA are actively encouraging young artists and art lovers to come and use its space. Would love to to see more art on the streets of Sydney and maybe this article will inspire more people to do just that. As one of the older gen, I loved to read this and get a lesson on the energy of young people and how they’re using new technology to promote their art. Also good to think fabulous galleries like the MCA are actively encouraging young artists and art lovers to come and use its space. Would love to to see more art on the streets of Sydney and maybe this article will inspire more people to do just that.

]]> Comment on The Novella Makes a Comeback by cate carrigan http://vibewire.org/2012/05/the-novella-makes-a-comeback/#comment-84 cate carrigan Sat, 19 May 2012 02:53:56 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518656#comment-84 Good to hear of the resurgence of the novella. It gives me hope that one day I'll be able to get some thoughts down. Who knows, a few thousand words at a time and I might get there. Had never really thought about the history of the novella and how it was cold shouldered by the thick-spined larger novels in book stores. Also good to hear that the ebook might be good for the shorter form. Thanks Michelle. Good to hear of the resurgence of the novella. It gives me hope that one day I’ll be able to get some thoughts down. Who knows, a few thousand words at a time and I might get there. Had never really thought about the history of the novella and how it was cold shouldered by the thick-spined larger novels in book stores. Also good to hear that the ebook might be good for the shorter form. Thanks Michelle.

]]> Comment on The Rise of Anti-Muslim Sentiment by Peter Olney http://vibewire.org/2012/05/the-rise-of-anti-muslim-sentiment/#comment-80 Peter Olney Thu, 17 May 2012 22:40:49 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518234#comment-80 Banning a religious practice does not have to breach 'rights' to freedom of religion. There are religious practices such as child marriage, polygamy and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM is mandated in two schools of Islamic law and forbidden in none) which are illegal under Australian Law. Banning these supports human rights and equality rather than being a breach of 'freedom of religion'. I therefore support law/s which ban face coverings. Banning a religious practice does not have to breach ‘rights’ to freedom of religion. There are religious practices such as child marriage, polygamy and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM is mandated in two schools of Islamic law and forbidden in none) which are illegal under Australian Law. Banning these supports human rights and equality rather than being a breach of ‘freedom of religion’.

I therefore support law/s which ban face coverings.

]]> Comment on The State of Media Regulation In Australia by The Future of Journalism « rachaelroby http://vibewire.org/2012/04/the-state-of-media-regulation-in-australia/#comment-75 The Future of Journalism « rachaelroby Thu, 17 May 2012 11:29:26 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518023#comment-75 [...] currently, these regulations do not apply to online news content. The possibility of the need for a new regulatory body is necessary has been discussed, specifically how to filter, monitor, and modify any false or misleading media [...] [...] currently, these regulations do not apply to online news content. The possibility of the need for a new regulatory body is necessary has been discussed, specifically how to filter, monitor, and modify any false or misleading media [...]

]]> Comment on The Novella Makes a Comeback by Lyn Hughes http://vibewire.org/2012/05/the-novella-makes-a-comeback/#comment-74 Lyn Hughes Wed, 16 May 2012 04:21:16 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518656#comment-74 Good piece, Michelle. And helpful. Four books in, I still feel a desperate desire to pen a novel. And am as desperate as ever for ways to motivate and help me keep my backside on the chair. Starting out, I took the pressure off by aiming to write a short story, then another, and another...set in the environs of a factory. I was too intimidated to even think 'novel'. Now I know that first draft is like any awkward social situation, a bit clumsy, embarrassing, uncertain, everyone waiting to be introduced. Things only begin to warm up once you know people's names and a little about them, and things tend to get warmer the more you know. Until you're in the middle of a red-hot party and can't drag yourself away. Note to self (to be repeated every day): It's a process. Trust it. Good piece, Michelle. And helpful. Four books in, I still feel a desperate desire to pen a novel. And am as desperate as ever for ways to motivate and help me keep my backside on the chair. Starting out, I took the pressure off by aiming to write a short story, then another, and another…set in the environs of a factory. I was too intimidated to even think ‘novel’. Now I know that first draft is like any awkward social situation, a bit clumsy, embarrassing, uncertain, everyone waiting to be introduced. Things only begin to warm up once you know people’s names and a little about them, and things tend to get warmer the more you know. Until you’re in the middle of a red-hot party and can’t drag yourself away. Note to self (to be repeated every day): It’s a process. Trust it.

]]> Comment on Anna Rose vs. Nick Minchin: The Great Climate Debate Continues by Duff http://vibewire.org/2012/05/anna-rose-vs-nick-minchin-the-great-climate-debate-continues-2/#comment-73 Duff Sun, 13 May 2012 06:37:44 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518583#comment-73 Great article Gavin - look forward to reading more from you. Great article Gavin – look forward to reading more from you.

]]> Comment on Hunger in Australia by Steve http://vibewire.org/2012/05/hunger-in-australia/#comment-72 Steve Tue, 08 May 2012 17:06:38 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518524#comment-72 Excellent article. Looking forward to seeing more from his pen or keyboard, as the case may be. Excellent article. Looking forward to seeing more from his pen or keyboard, as the case may be.

]]> Comment on Teen alcohol abuse: the facts by Teen alcohol abuse: the facts | Vibewire http://vibewire.org/2012/04/teen-alcohol-abuse-the-facts/#comment-69 Teen alcohol abuse: the facts | Vibewire Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:09:52 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518076#comment-69 [...] from: Teen alcohol abuse: the facts | Vibewire Related posts:Alcoholism Treatment Center Saving Lives and Securing the Future ...Teen Alcohol and [...] [...] from: Teen alcohol abuse: the facts | Vibewire Related posts:Alcoholism Treatment Center Saving Lives and Securing the Future …Teen Alcohol and [...]

]]> Comment on Teen alcohol abuse: the facts by Gavin Heaton http://vibewire.org/2012/04/teen-alcohol-abuse-the-facts/#comment-68 Gavin Heaton Fri, 27 Apr 2012 03:19:09 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=518076#comment-68 We see a lot of "education campaigns" - but these just end up being "advertising campaigns". It'd be great to see more of the money being used supporting community groups who work with young people already. We see a lot of “education campaigns” – but these just end up being “advertising campaigns”. It’d be great to see more of the money being used supporting community groups who work with young people already.

]]> Comment on Indigenous organisations say more progress is needed to reduce disadvantage by Jude Rodgers http://vibewire.org/2012/03/indigenous-organisations-say-more-progress-is-needed-despite-reduction-in-atsi-disadvantage/#comment-67 Jude Rodgers Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:26:12 +0000 http://vibewire.org/?p=516804#comment-67 The high rate of Indigenous youth committing suicide, particularly in the NT is concerning. A more cultural type of intervention may be more effective. Rosemary Wanganeen produced a 'seven phase grief and loss' process that could be a promising beginning... The high rate of Indigenous youth committing suicide, particularly in the NT is concerning. A more cultural type of intervention may be more effective. Rosemary Wanganeen produced a ‘seven phase grief and loss’ process that could be a promising beginning…

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