As the American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting in Hawai’i looms, the late & great Israel Kamakawiwoʻole’s ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ echoes - the best version of this song 🌈.

If there is another ‘best’, let’s argue 🤣.

Looking fwd to AAG Recreation, Tourism & Sport sessions.

Mahalo 🤙🏾🏝️.
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History:
↘️ In 1999 the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade was bombed
↘️ US/NATO said it was ‘accidental’
↘️ The world's most advanced military bombed a UN Security Council member and one of the most vocal opponents of the NATO air campaign due to a mapping error
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With thanks to AHURI and led by Tod Jones, alongside Michael Volgger & Amity Jane Curtin University and Sara Niner Monash Arts, we’re about kickoff the project, “Safe and secure accommodation solutions for seasonal workers in regional industries”.

David Cameron on what the value of war is to imperialists. Divide, conquer and disable.

“Ukraine war is extremely good value for money. Almost half of Russia's pre-war military equipment has been destroyed without the loss of American lives. This is an investment in US security'

When the irony is lost and hypocrisy reigns supreme.

Kapow 💥.

Burger bot 🤖.
Stanislav Ivanov

Are you attending the 2024 AAG Annual Meeting, Hawaii, 16-20 April?

If yes, don’t miss the Inaugural Alan A. Lew Inaugural Lecture, organised by AAG Recreation, Tourism & Sport Specialty Group.

The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Lew who will ask, WHY TRAVEL?

See details 👇🏾

Why do international students choose to study in Australia?
1) career opportunities & life experiences
2) quality education & qualification
3) cost of study & living
4) migration prospects & policy
5) reputation of tertiary institutions & academics
theconversation.com/why-do-interna…?

'Travel is at a tipping point. From Caribbean beaches to remote villages in Kenya, forgotten voices reveal the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries in the world. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.'

See full 📽️: youtube.com/watch?v=t_NyoQ…

How the thought of service to others has never crossed Donald Trump’s mind: americanpurpose.com/articles/on-pu…

On behalf of the board of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) - Recreation, Tourism and Sport (AAG-RTS) Specialty Group - aagrts.org - we are pleased to announce the 2024 Award recipients.

See 🧵:

🎌 “A persistently strong dollar, backed by protectionist U.S. policies, has also fueled the yen's weakness”

🎌 “While certain large corporations can benefit from the weak yen and the stock market boom, many of Japan's small businesses are struggling to make profits”

Australian fear is a hallmark of our history, and the AUKUS deal is another symptom of that fright. More than $350 billion is tied up in this frantic bid for protection, yet the submarines may not eventuate for years. #au ...
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