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Thursday-- Mueller Report Day (Probably)
*Collusion 2: William Barr by Nancy Ohanian* Reports claim Barr is going to send Congress-- most of whose members will be out of town, or about to go out of town, for spring break-- a heavily redacted version of the Mueller Report on Thursday. In the past, Devin Nunes, the Trump/Putin stooge who leads the Republicans on the House Intelligence Committee, has always claimed that the Mueller report is just a "partisan document" that he has no interest in reading. And yet on March 27 he co-signed a letter from committee chairman Adam Schiff asking Barr allow Mueller to brief the committ... more »
'It knows everything': Chinese companies reportedly using GPS smartwatches to monitor street cleaners
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Street cleaners in parts of China are reportedly being forced to wear GPS-tracking smartwatches so employers can monitor how hard they work, sparking public outrage and concern over increasing mass surveillance across the country.
Officer who shot dead unarmed man in 'split-second decision' cleared by police
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Ly Tong had threatened to kill his mother and attack police. After a confrontation at a suburban house in Perth he was shot three times and died almost instantly, but the officer who pulled the trigger won't be charged.
Israel Folau to challenge breach notice over controversial social media post
Rugby Australia is on a contractual collision course with one of its biggest stars, after Israel Folau reveals he will fight the breach notice he received over a homophobic social media post.
Sydney to bask in 'quite unusual' sunny Easter weather
Forecasters predict warmer than average temperatures for NSW over the Easter break, with coastal areas reaching the mid-twenties, as surf life savers prepare to keep a close eye on beachgoers.
Man jailed for abducting 3yo girl through window while she was sleeping
A man who climbed through a window to abduct a three-year-old girl from her Childers home while she was sleeping, then keeping her at his house for two days, is sentenced to four-and-a-half years' jail.
Opening doors, twerking — now Spot the robot can haul a truck
In scenes reminiscent of Black Mirror, engineering firm Boston Dynamics releases a video showing a pack of robotic dogs hauling a truck across a carpark.
SpaceX wants to launch 12,000 internet satellites. How safe are they from space junk?
Space is about to get a whole lot more crowded if the tech giants get their way. With almost 20,000 new satellites registered to join the 5,000 already in orbit, how can operators deal with the problem of space junk?
The mystery of the missing 99 per cent of ocean plastic waste
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It is estimated that only one per cent of plastic waste that enters the ocean is trapped in garbage patches. Where is the rest? Mirjam van der Mheen, Charitha Pattiaratchi and Erik van Sebille are trying to find out.
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing outside Canberra brothel
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Damon Adrian Krook, 25, appears in the ACT Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder, possessing cocaine and inflicting grievous bodily harm.
From the Valley to Vogue: Androgynous model a rising star of gender-fluid fashion
At school he was bullied for his feminine features, but now Victorian man Dylan Peck is finding success as a model of his time.
Man dies after being gored by deer, woman seriously injured on rural property
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A couple were walking on their property when a deer came of out of a bush and attacked them, fatally goring the man and critically injuring the woman, police say.
Bill Shorten 'misheard' question about Labor's superannuation policy
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten admits he should have been clearer about Labor's superannuation policy, arguing he misheard or misunderstood the question.
Maleny man allegedly suffered 'prolonged assault' by woman charged with his manslaughter
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Police charge a 39-year-old Maleny woman with manslaughter over the death of 63-year-old Colin Hastie, who police will allege suffered a "prolonged assault" by a woman he knew.
It’s Time to Admit That the Military Commissions Have Failed
I’ve written elsewhere about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s stunning, unanimous decision in *In re Al-Nashiri III* to throw out three-and-a-half years’ worth of pre-trial rulings by a Guantánamo military commission in the case of the alleged USS Cole mastermind—all because Air Force Colonel Vance Spath, the judge presiding over those proceedings, was actively pursuing employment from the Justice Department as an immigration judge at the same time. Crucially, Spath failed to disclose that fact to the parties. It speaks volumes that the panel, which included Judge T... more »
A charter school story
I want to apologize to *Schools Matter* readers for my infrequent contributions. I thought once I graduated from law school and passed the most difficult bar examination in the country on my first attempt, that I'd have more time to write. Instead, in addition to my long-time day job, I now have an internship once a week at an education law firm, and I am teaching on Thursday nights at my law school. In a word — I'm swamped. However, I managed to piece together this twitter thread on Monday, that I thought was worth reposting here. ------------------------------ 1/10 Researching f... more »
Satellite Images Show Nuclear Reprocessing Activity At North Korea's Nuclear Site
A view of what researchers of Beyond Parallel, a CSIS project, describe as the Radiochemistry Laboratory at the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center in North Pyongan Province, North Korea, in this commercial satellite image taken April 12, 2019 and released April 16, 2019. CSIS/Beyond Parallel/DigitalGlobe 2019 via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Satellite images may show reprocessing activity at North Korea nuclear site: U.S. researchers* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Satellite images from last week show movement at North Korea’s main nuclear site that could be associated with the reprocessing of radio... more »
It’s An Electric Universe
Thanks to the pioneering work of the Thunderbolts team and their latest video on Space News which reported a new scientific text settling the argument that the universe is essentially electrical in nature in the following video presentation. A book … Continue reading →
CSIS Makes New Attempt To Misrepresent Yongbyon Satellite Imagery
New effort appears to expose John Bolton's involvement in undermining denuclearization talks.
Jews Given Permission to Hold Passover Sacrifice at Temple Mount
Jews Given Permission to Hold Passover Sacrifice at Temple Mount by https://www.trunews.com/ Israel Is Clearly Preparing For The So-Called ‘Third Temple’ In Jerusalem The Zionist quest for a Third Temple in Jerusalem continues, unabated, with a new development at the Temple Mount. – There, Israel Police have given permission to the nascent Sanhedrin to hold […]
Boys Aren’t Girls…PERIOD! Transgender Rights CLASH Prompts School Walkout!
Press For Truth Published on Apr 16, 2019 Tensions are brewing over transgender rights in the United States as the reality is now setting in that when it comes to young boys who claim to be girls and they enter a girls change room or bathroom it’s their right by LAW to do so. Last […]
Israeli Soldiers Injure Many Schoolchildren And Teachers In Hebron
Israeli Soldiers Injure Many Schoolchildren And Teachers In Hebron by https://imemc.org/ Israeli soldiers attacked, Monday, dozens of schoolchildren and teachers in the southern area of Hebron city, in the southern part of the occupied West Bank, causing dozens of teachers and schoolchildren to suffer the severe effects of teargas inhalation. – Media sources in Hebron […]
Thousand Ton Twist: Gold Buying Frenzy by Global Central Banks to Push Bullion Prices Higher
Thousand Ton Twist: Gold Buying Frenzy by Global Central Banks to Push Bullion Prices Higher by https://www.rt.com/ Gold prices could reach $1,400 per ounce in 2019 due to the US Federal Reserve’s less aggressive stance on interest rates, bullion purchases by central banks and lingering global uncertainties, market analysts explain. – “I think that we […]
Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan Won’t Include Palestinian Statehood — Israel Gets All, Palestinians Get Nothing
Trump’s Mideast Peace Plan Won’t Include Palestinian Statehood — Israel Gets All, Palestinians Get Nothing by Jason Ditz, https://news.antiwar.com/ Plan hinges on Palestinians accepting status quo The final version of President Trump’s long-anticipated Middle East peace plan has not been reached, according to officials, but all indications are that it will give Israel all they […]
The Cloud Wants Access to Your Brain: Man-Computer Interface
RT America Published on Apr 16, 2019 A team of researchers at the Institute for Molecular Manufacturing in California claims that the merging of the human brain with the internet, what they call “brain/cloud interface,” could be possible in a few decades. They believe that advances in nanorobotics will underpin this epochal breakthrough. RT America’s […]
Large Meteor Explodes in Sky Over Siberia in Third Major Space Fireball Incursion in Four Months
Large Meteor Explodes in Sky Over Siberia in Third Major Space Fireball Incursion in Four Months by https://siberiantimes.com/, 7 April 2019 Bright and noisy with a long, sparkling green and yellow tail, it was filmed by multiple observers in Krasnoyarsk region. – The phenomenon caused fear on the ground. ‘I panicked as it sounded and […]
Washington War Fever: U.S. Tightens Nooses on Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua
TruNews Streamed live 2 hours ago Washington War Fever: U.S. Tightens Nooses on Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua Today on TRUNEWS we discuss America’s conspiracy to conquer Caracas, Cuba, and all the Cold War countries which have survived outside Western hegemony. Join Rick Wiles, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart, Kerry Kinsey, and Matt Skow for 90 minutes […]
Keiser Report: China in the Gold Buying Spree
Keiser Report: China in the Gold Buying Spree by https://www.rt.com/ Max and Stacy discuss the significance of the Chinese central bank openly reporting that they are buying gold. They also discuss bitcoin prices reacting immediately to the release of Fed minutes indicating concern for “financial instability.” Max interviews author, financial commentator, and comedian Dominic Frisby of DominicFrisby.com about the […]
Lavrov: A New World Order Is Replacing A Globalist World Order
The Duran Published on Apr 15, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 140. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris examine Sergey Lavrov’s recent statements at an annual meeting with students and professors, where the Russian Foreign Minister noted that a ‘New World Order’ is being formed out of reaction to ‘blackmail and pressure’ […]
The CFR LOVES Domestic Propaganda!
By corbettreport The former editor of Time / former Undersecretary of State for Public Policy thinks the US government propagandizing its own citizens is just... more »
Top Secret Drama: Why It Was Impossible to Keep the SR-71 Spy Plane a Secret
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * There are few secret projects like U.S. Air Force black projects, and that was certainly the case for the famed SR-71 Blackbird. *And in November, a Los Angeles Times reporter began making phone calls to engine maker Westinghouse, asking questions about CIA involvement in a secret project in “the desert.” TheFontana Herald News ran an article in November “speculating about a ‘super secret project site.’”* There are few secret projects like U.S. Air Force black projects, and that was certainly the case for the famed SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 was n... more »
Electoral politics vs. Movement Politics: The Conundrum of the Bernie Sanders Phenomenon
This week, I’d like to talk about the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign and electoral politics in general. And I’d like to frame that talk in a few different contexts that speak to where I’m coming from: As a non-partisan evolutionary who agrees with economist Richard Wolff, Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson and Black Socialists of America that our ability to change an exploitive, consumption-addicted empire that is rapidly destroying an ecosystem on which we… The post Electoral politics vs. Movement Politics: The Conundrum of the Bernie Sanders Phenomenon appeared first o... more »
US Halts Sales of Pelvic Mesh Tied to Injuries in Women
The FDA ordered the two remaining makers of the mesh — Boston Scientific and Coloplast — to stop selling it immediately
FBI Says Suspect is ‘Infatuated’ with Columbine
Eighteen-year-old Sol Pais is considered armed and dangerous.
President Trump Vetoes Congressional Measure To End U.S. Involvement In The Yemen War
*CNBC/Reuters*: *Trump vetoes congressional resolution to end US involvement in Yemen war* * The resolution passed the House of Representatives in April and the Senate in March, marking the first time both chambers of Congress had supported a War Powers resolution, which limits the president’s ability to send troops into action. * Neither the 247-175 tally in the Democratic-majority House nor the 54-46 vote in the Republican-led Senate would be enough to override the veto, which would require two-thirds majorities in both chambers. President Donald Trump has vetoed a congressional... more »
Andrew McCarthy Discusses Upcoming Mueller Report….
Andrew McCarthy called in to WMAL’s Mornings on the Mall for a conversation about the upcoming Mueller report as released by AG William Barr. [McCarthy Article Here] . Again, as with prior research on DC U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu, CTH … Continue reading →
Understanding Israel
This is a guest post from Brent Sasley, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington. He tweets at @besasley. Israel holds a prominent place in the American popular imagination. It’s a major source of news reports, as well as an increasingly partisan issue in American electoral politics. Perhaps it’s not surprising, then, that […]
Trump Urgently Pushes for 5G! Elon Musk Issues Warnings!
By WeAreChange President Trump has gone all-in on the “Race to 5G” that will support the Internet of Things and open up more reliance on... more »
Turkey's Defense Minister Makes An Unannounced Visit To The Pentagon
AA Photo *Daily Mail:* *Defense Minister Akar, US counterpart Shanahan discuss S-400, Syria in Washington meeting* Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar on Tuesday met with Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan in Washington to discuss the S-400 rift between the two countries and the regional developments in Syria. According to a statement by the Ministry of National Defense, Akar and Patrick discussed developments in Syria, bilateral relations, other regional security issues, and defense industry cooperation between both countries. Akar "reiterated Turkey's views and exp... more »
Rebuilding Notre Dame as it was is not the only choice. Here's why
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Should repair of Notre Dame aim to restore the cathedral as accurately as possible or recognise the building as a piece of living culture and preserve its scars, asks Cameron Logan.
Senior Labor figure claims Bill Shorten 'misheard' question about superannuation policy
Shadow Finance Minister Jim Chalmers tries to clarify Labor's position on superannuation, after leader Bill Shorten told reporters yesterday the party would not increase tax on superannuation contributions.
Before and after the blaze: Photos reveal damage inside Notre Dame
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Photos give us a more detailed glimpse of the damage wrought on the Notre Dame cathedral's interior after a catastrophic blaze damaged the world heritage-listed site.
Learning Without Fighting: New Developments in PLA Artificial Intelligence War-Gaming
Learning Without Fighting: New Developments in PLA Artificial Intelligence War-Gaming Publication: China Brief By: Elsa Kania The Jamestown Foundation The Opportunities and Challenges of Intelligentization A lack of recent experience in combat is often characterized as a major liability and potential disadvantage for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in any future conflict scenario. […]
Islamic State Affiliate Cheers The Destruction Of Notre Dame Cathedral
*Image:* A poster created by the Al-Muntasir media group - an ISIS affiliated propaganda wing - appeared online on Monday night, according to the Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium *Daily Mail*:* 'Have a nice day': ISIS fanatics revel in Notre Dame's destruction days before Easter as they describe the inferno as 'retribution and punishment'* * ISIS affiliated propaganda group made a heartless poster of the inferno in Paris * It was accompanied by a cruel message bidding 'au revoir' to Notre Dame * The world mourned as the 850-year-old cathedral erupted in flames on Monday * P... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 16, 2019
*Claire Smith and Jordan Ralph, ABC News*: *Don't despair about Notre Dame — destruction like this can be overcome* The destruction of Notre Dame cathedral is lamentable. A wonderful icon has been largely destroyed by fire. However, we should not despair. Part of the reason this loss is so upsetting is because we are immersed in a Western way of thinking that equates authenticity with preserving the original materials used to create an object or building. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 16, 2019* Notre Dame’s loss is too much to bear -- Douglas M... more »
FBI hunts 'armed and dangerous' teenager 'infatuated' with Columbine massacre
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Authorities are hunting an "armed and dangerous" 18-year-old suspected of making threats against Columbine High School, just days before the 20th anniversary of a mass shooting that killed 13 people.
Former priest's indecent dealing conviction overturned on appeal
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Former Brisbane Catholic school priest Michael Ambrose Endicott's conviction for taking nude photographs of a schoolboy is overturned by the Queensland Court of Appeal.
Tougher penalties for spitters and poo throwers 'do not go far enough'
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New laws allowing up to five years' jail time for people who spit or throw "bodily materials" at emergency workers in South Australia don't go far enough, according to the police union.
De Gea blunder helps sinks United as Messi and Barcelona cruise into Champions League semis
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The world's best footballer, Lionel Messi, made Manchester United look foolish as he drove Barcelona to the Champions League semi-finals — but he had help from an absolute howler from goalkeeping great David de Gea.
Surgeon's one-punch killer to spend at least a decade behind bars
Joseph Esmaili punched a Melbourne heart surgeon in the head after the doctor asked him to stop smoking outside the hospital's entrance. The 41-year-old victim was knocked out, hitting his head on a tiled floor, and died in hospital a month later.
Should property developers be able to donate to political parties? The High Court says no.
A controversial law that stops property developers donating to political parties is upheld by the highest court in the country. Former LNP president Gary Spence, who quit his role at the helm of the party over the ban, spearheaded the campaign.
DuluxGroup set to be taken over for $3.8b by Japanese company
Australian paint maker DuluxGroup is on track to be taken over for $3.8 billion by Nippon Paint Holdings, pending approval by shareholders, the courts and regulatory bodies.
Six dead after plane destroys house
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The plane smashed into a house in a Chilean city, sparking a fierce fire but leaving the neighbouring homes relatively unscathed.
Black lung victim says mine-appointed doctors didn't know how to read X-rays properly
A former coal miner says he would've left the industry had he known he had silicosis, but the doctors hired by his employer failed to diagnose his condition.
Fact Check: Does Australia have the highest rate of temporary employment in the OECD?
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Union boss Sally McManus said Australia has some of the highest rates of temporary and insecure work, but experts told RMIT ABC Fact Check that measuring these conditions is not straightforward.
Caravan park holidays allow kids to just be kids and parents to relax
Families are increasingly taking caravan and camping holidays, enjoying a sense of community and a temporary return to a more carefree parenting style and a childhood freedom reminiscent of decades gone by.
Maleny man allegedly suffered 'prolonged assault' by woman charged with his manslaughter
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Police charge a 39-year-old Maleny woman with manslaughter over the death of 63-year-old Colin Hastie, who police will allege suffered a "prolonged assault" by a woman he knew.
Hunt for crossbow hitman who hid weapon inside parcel then shot woman as she opened her door
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Canadian police hunt a man who posed as a deliveryman and shot a woman with a crossbow, in what has been labelled a "premeditated" and "targeted" attack.
'The Arrow' has fallen: An Australian's unique account of the Notre Dame tragedy
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Five days ago I was suspended in the sky above Notre Dame with a 360-degree view of Paris. Now, The Arrow has fallen and the city is in mourning, writes Australian reporter Masha Macpherson.
Assange Arrest Is An Attack On Journalism, Liberty, Self-Government, & Civilization Itself
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Accusing Assange of Being a ‘Narcissist’ Misses the Point
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Uncle Tom’s Empire
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Useful Idiots On Parade
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The US Government Won’t Care About Your Definition Of Journalism After The Assange Precedent Is Set
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Unsealed Affidavit Tries To Put WikiLeaks In Cahoots With The Taliban, Bin Laden
The post Unsealed Affidavit Tries To Put WikiLeaks In Cahoots With The Taliban, Bin Laden appeared first on The Duran.
House Dems Issue “Friendly Subpoena” To Multiple Banks, Probing “Different Form Of Trump-Russia Collusion”
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A Big Old Problem Just Re-Erupted On Eurozone’s Southern Flank
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What If Mainstream Media’s Message About Putin Was Delivered in Orwell’s Language?
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Britain Tries to Confront Russia but Germany Is Being Sensible
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Jim Jordan Questions Coordinated Anti-Trump Effort of Cummings, Schiff and Waters…
Yesterday, April 15th, 2019, was the deadline for Elijah Cummings to inform Speaker Pelosi of his schedule for hearings in his newly modified House Oversight Committee assignment. As many are aware the House Government Oversight Committee was changed for the … Continue reading →
FBI Affidavit In Assange Case Shows Government Is Criminalizing Publication Of Afghanistan War Logs
An FBI affidavit shows prosecutors are focused on criminalizing WikiLeaks' publication of the Iraq and Afghanistan War Logs. The post FBI Affidavit In Assange Case Shows Government Is Criminalizing Publication Of Afghanistan War Logs appeared first on Shadowproof.
World News Briefs -- April 16, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Near disaster: An aerial view shows the vast extent of the damage to the Gothic cathedral's roof, where the fire took hold and raged throughout Monday night *Daily Mail:* *Bloodied but unbowed, Our Lady of Paris: Stunning aerial image shows scale of destruction to Notre Dame as ROBERT HARDMAN, the first reporter inside the cathedral, reveals sense of 'divine intervention' now uniting an angry France* * France, along with much of the world, has been deeply shocked at the near-demise of ‘Our Lady of Paris’ * Yesterday evening, fresh images of the wreckage were released showing the a... more »
Links to Cancer Shown in US Federal Draft Report on Glyphosate Herbicide
A draft US federal report has confirmed links between glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weedkiller, and some forms of cancer. The report could have a damaging impact on Bayer/Monsanto’s attempt to defend the large number of legal cases involving its weedkiller. On April 8, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), which is tied to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, released its long-awaited draft toxicological report on glyphosate. It had been delayed for over three years... more »
Marine Running Marathon for Fallen Friends Crawls to Finish
Their names were written on his hand, his shoes and his race bib.
What You Won’t See in the Mueller Report
Attorney General William Barr has said he is redacting four types of information from the report, which is expected to be released Thursday.
Advisory Group Recommends Changes to Migrant Processing
The report comes as border officials say they are struggling to cope with an influx of Central American families.
Michael Jackson Estate Hits Back at ‘Leaving Neverland’
Longtime entertainment attorney John Branca criticized filmmakers of HBO's "Leaving Neverland" for not reaching out to the estate.
Philly Under Water? Not so Fast.
Context A previous post explained how local TV weatherpersons are being recruited to stoke public fears about global warming/climate change. See Climate Evangelists Are Taking Over Your Local Weather Forecast For example, just today Philadelphia NBC TV affiliate aired a seqment declaring Climate Change Studies Show Philly Underwater. Previously Philly CBS station had their piece […]
"Only Women Can Stop the Apocalypse"
Excellent article by Xanthe Scharff ( I discovered in a tweet by Helen Caldicott): Xanthe Scharff (2019, April 15) Only Women Can Stop the Apocalypse: Men make nuclear weapons more dangerous. So why do they still dominate the field? Foreign Policy. Available https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/04/15/only-women-can-stop-the-apocalypse/ ...Research shows that, absent women’s full participation in nuclear issues, the potential for risk-taking behavior is higher, negotiated agreements are less likely to hold, and innovative ideas are left unheard....
Standing for parliament, and against mining in Kalimantan
Some Indonesian politicians are taking on the industries which dominate politics in their regions. But can working in the system change much? The post Standing for parliament, and against mining in Kalimantan appeared first on New Mandala.
They Can Shoot You: China's Snipers Have the Guns to Kill Any Enemy
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Or not? *The CS/LR3 is the same gun, chambered in the standard 5.8mm cartridge used by the military. However, CS/LR rifles have seen more use with special-police units, which need increased precision.* While the U.S. Army is concerned about next-generation Russian precision rifles and tactics, China has also been making significant advances in the field. In the 1980s, the Chinese used practically the same equipment as the Soviet Union. Nowadays, they use fairly different sets of equipment, including some rifles chambered in NATO calibers. The divergi... more »
Destroyer Death Match: America's Zumwalt Stealth Warship vs. China's Type 055 Destroyer
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Who wins that battle? *The Type 055 will probably do for China what the Aegis cruisers and destroyers — nearly 100 of them — are already doing for the United States. That is, protecting the carriers. Zumwalt, however, could make near-shore fire support possible again — a feat the Type 055 surely can’t duplicate.* On Oct. 15, 2016 in Baltimore on the U.S. East Coast, the U.S. Navy commissioned the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt into service following a protracted and costly development. Six hundred feet long and displacing 14,500 tons, Zumwalt — ... more »
Coast Guard Lieutenant Accused of Plotting Attack Was Not Actually Charged with Domestic Terrorism
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: A cache of guns and ammunition uncovered by U.S. federal investigators in the home of U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant Christopher Paul Hasson in Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S., is shown in the photo provided February 20, 2019. U.S. Attorney's Office Maryland/H] But why? The Coast Guard lieutenant accused of amassing an arsenal of illegal firearms and plotting the murder of Democratic politicians and high-profile broadcast journalists hasn't actually been charged with domestic terrorism, according to a Monday court filing. Lt. Christophe... more »
Presidential Town Hall With Marianne Williamson, The Candidate Maddow Seems To Have Never Heard Of
I was happy to see that Emerson has started including Marianne Williamson in their polling. People with casual interest in the 2020 presidential primaries probably don't know she's running, thanks to a virtual blackout by most sources of election information. But even better than the polling inclusion was CNN's big Marianne Williamson prime time town hall on Sunday. The damn assholes at CNN keep taking down the videos of the town hall so the clip above clip above is the only one they've allowed YouTube to keep online. Dicks! What's so weird about the mass media, particularly *MSDNC... more »
Brextrek & Memes
Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Egypt’s Constitutional amendments : Passed in the parliament , get ready for referendum next week
And two –third of Egypt’s parliament passed expectedly on Tuesday those controversial constitutional amendments including one to extend president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s presidential term to the year 2030 in Cairo on Wednesday and another one that would give the armed forces the right to interfere in political life to protect the civility of the State. In numbers:* 531 members voted in favor* of the new amendments while *22 members voted it against* and one member abstained from voting out of 554 MP who came on Tuesday. The parliament and its MPs Here are the names of the 22 members :... more »
Europa da luz verde a un gran acuerdo comercial con EE.UU.
bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
16-Apr-2019 La Unión Europea lo autorizó este lunes con la oposición de Francia. Buscan contener un litigio arancelario con Washington.
Does President Trump Listen To CIA Director Gina Haspel?
The C.I.A. director, Gina Haspel, appears to have struck a balance between sticking to her principles while also keeping the C.I.A. mostly free from President Trump’s ire. Sarah Silbiger/The New York Times *New York Times:* *Gina Haspel Relies on Spy Skills to Connect With Trump. He Doesn’t Always Listen.* WASHINGTON — Gina Haspel was trying to brief President Trump early in her tenure as the C.I.A. director, but he appeared distracted. Houseflies buzzing around the Oval Office were drawing his attention, and ire. On returning to her office, Ms. Haspel found a solution, according t... more »
Planned Pence Commencement Address Provokes Opposition at Christian College
[image: planned-pence-commencement-address-provokes-opposition-at-christian-college] The administration of Taylor University, a small Christian college in Indiana, is getting pushback from student, faculty, and alumni for inviting Vice President Pence to give this year’s commencement address.
U.S. Citizens Will Now Be Allowed To Sue Companies Doing Business In Cuba
*FOX News:* *Trump administration to allow lawsuits over seizures of US property in Cuba* The Trump administration intends to announce Wednesday that it will allow U.S. citizens to sue companies doing business in Cuba, according to a senior administration official. Marking another break from Trump’s predecessors that threatens to upend relations with allies, the administration plans to enforce a provision of a 1996 law known as Helms-Burton that allows Cubans who fled Fidel Castro’s regime to sue companies that have used their former property on the island. *Read more* .... *WNU... more »
Trump in Dumps as Spook Picks Sick Kids’n’Dead Duck Trick Pics
Well this is interesting. I had intended to put up a new thread for people who want to continue commenting on the Salisbury and Amesbury cases, as the last piece I did on it has reached an unmanageable 1,500+ comments. But just as I was about to do so, I was alerted to an important piece over on the Moon of Alabama website, entitled, “CIA Director Used Fake Skripal Incident Photos To Manipulate Trump“. The gist of the piece is […]
“Pompeo Has Lost His Mind” – China Hits Back At Latin America Remarks
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Pentagon Planning Military Options To Deter Russia And China In Venezuela
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The Pentagon’s Bookkeeping Is Atrocious: The Books Are Wrong On Everything
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Trump Dances to Israel’s Tune
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Iraq Wrecked Me for Nothing
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Economist Snatched at Night, Questioned for ‘Insulting’ Erdogan
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Instagram Blocks Iran Revolutionary Guard Pages After US Terror Listing
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Did Russia Just Call The End of The OPEC Deal?
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The Corruption of the Terrorist Group List
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Diego Garcia: The ‘Unsinkable Carrier’ Springs a Leak
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500yo forest giant among trees reduced to 'pile of ash' by summer bushfires
Tasmania is home to 180 "giant trees" more than 85 metres tall or with more than 280 cubic metres of girth, but enthusiasts have discovered at least 15 of the giants have been destroyed by the state's summer bushfires.
Restaurant cops $450,000 asset freeze as second chef alleges massive underpayment
In a near-unprecedented move, the Federal Court has frozen the assets of a NSW restaurant business following claims by two chefs who say they're owed hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Israel Folau may have to wait for crunch hearing
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A slew of public holidays in the next week means Israel Folau faces a wait if the Wallabies star opts for a code of conduct hearing rather than accept termination of his contract.
Apple settles court case at last minute, Wall St rises on upbeat earnings
A jury was listening to opening arguments from Apple and Qualcomm when news of the settlement broke. Meanwhile, Wall Street ends its day higher following a string of generally upbeat earnings.
Bushfire burning out of control in Adelaide Hills conservation park
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Dozens of firefighters battle a blaze which is burning out of control in the Adelaide Hills and is posing a threat to public safety.
'Crazy bat lady' spends $1,000 a week to keep her furry charges alive
Rebecca Koller spends four hours a day chopping up fruit for the 600 bats in her care, and that's not the half of it. But despite the endless toil, she says it's a very rewarding life.
Eleven animal activists charged in Queensland over abattoir and feedlot protests
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Queensland detectives arrest 11 people at locations across the south-east on 18 charges including trespassing, after protests at an abattoir and feedlot in March and April.
Sweet science and the buzz around honey's health benefits
When you apply lashings of honey to your toast or drop a teaspoon of the sweet nectar into your tea, do you ever stop and think of its medicinal qualities?
The impact of racist rhetoric on the polls
Hateful language in parliament filters to the street, advocates say, and it can lead to disaffection so deep in some Australians that they choose not to vote at all.
The crucial 23 minutes that could have sealed Notre Dame's fate
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Staff checked under the roof of the 850-year-old icon when the first alarm sounded, and saw nothing, but when they discovered the blaze 23 minutes later, after a second alarm, it was already too late to stop the inferno, a Paris judicial official says.
Controversial 'last claim standing' Indigenous land ownership rule under review
The Queensland Government is reviewing its cultural heritage legislation, with proponents for change arguing there is confusion over who the traditional owners of land are where there are no recognised native title holders.
Magnesium Puts Psychiatric Drugs to Shame for Depression
*Sayer Ji* - Depression is one of the most widely diagnosed conditions of our time.
Windborne Microplastics Are Everywhere
*Jordan Davidsom* - New research has shown that microplastics rain down on the pristine peaks of the Pyrenees mountains.
The F-35B Is Making 'Mini' Carrier Strike Groups A Viable Option
Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2) transits the Gulf of Aden during a vertical replenishment while on a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). US Navy Photo *USNI News:* *F-35B Allowed Essex ARG to Flex New Blue-Water Capabilities in Absence of Carrier Nearby* ARLINGTON, Virginia – The F-35B Joint Strike Fighter is not only changing the way Marine forces conduct their missions, it is also changing the way the amphibious navy can do its work in the absence of an aircraft carrier, leaders from ... more »
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Above The Clouds”
Kevin Kern, “Above The Clouds” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgdjnK6I2u0
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 is truly a majestic island universe some 200,000 light-years across. Located a mere 60 million light-years away toward the chemical constellation Fornax, NGC 1365 is a dominant member of the well-studied Fornax galaxy cluster. *Click image for larger size.* This impressively sharp color image shows intense star forming regions at the ends of the bar and along the spiral arms, and details of dust lanes cutting across the galaxy's bright core. At the core lies a supermassive black hole. Astronomers think NGC 1365's prominent bar plays a crucial role in ... more »
those things that are inner in the five secret rays (right brain)
* Perhaps* you should engage in a greater exercise of both sides of the brain and both sides of the body that you might know a greater balance in your four lower bodies (etheric, mental, emotional, physical) for a greater comprehension of those things that are inner in the five secret rays (right brain) and those things that are outer in the seven rays (left brain), all of which are a part of your very being and yet you have not learned to access them. -Vajrasattva: 6-28-1993 via Messenger ECP at RTR …………………..........................…………………..........................…… * The *fiv... more »
Catholic hospitals and life issues
JAMA publishes little research blurbs either too short or too weak for prime time in the back of the journal as "Research Letters." March 19, 2019, vol. 321, no. 11 has one that Catholic hospitals should note. . . they are coming for you. First an ominous note on how Catholic hospitals increased by 16% between 2001 and 2011, and then a search to see if Catholic hospitals mentioned in their websites and mission statements that they were Catholic, so patients knew ahead of time about the Church's moral teaching on the "reproductive" and end of life care. I make 2 observations here. ... more »
Has North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Demoted His Sister?
South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks North Korea's Kim Young Nam and Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un. Seoul, South Korea, February 10, 2018 © Yonhap via / Reuters *Business Insider*:* Kim Jong Un's 'princess' sister may have been kicked out of North Korea's ruling body, suggesting a fall from favor* North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister may have been kicked out of North Korea's top decision-making body, NK News reported, suggesting a fall from favor. Kim Yo Jong was not listed as an alternate member of the ruling party's politburo during an impo... more »
"Simply No Answers..."
“How is one to live a moral and compassionate existence when one is fully aware of the blood, the horror inherent in life, when one finds darkness not only in one’s culture but within oneself? If there is a stage at which an individual life becomes truly adult, it must be when one grasps the irony in its unfolding and accepts responsibility for a life lived in the midst of such paradox. One must live in the middle of contradiction, because if all contradiction were eliminated at once life would collapse. There are simply no answers to some of the great pressing questions. You conti... more »
Iran Has Offered To Send Iranian Revolutionary Guard Troops To Venezuela
Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey October 30, 2018. REUTERS/Murad Sezer *New Arab: **Iran could send Revolutionary Guards to Venezuela, foreign minister says* Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif offered to send Iranian Revolutionary Guard troops to protect embattled Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, according to Channel 13 news. Venezuela has been in crisis since its National Assembly chief Guaido proclaimed himself acting president of Venezuela following a mass opposition rally against incumbent socialist President Nicolas ... more »
Free Download: Albert Einstein, "The World As I See It"
*"The World As I See It:Albert Einstein's Thoughts on the Meaning of Life”* by Paul Ratner “Albert Einstein was one of the world’s most brilliant thinkers, influencing scientific thought immeasurably. He was also not shy about sharing his wisdom about other topics, writing essays, articles, letters, giving interviews and speeches. His opinions on social and intellectual issues that do not come from the world of physics give an insight into the spiritual and moral vision of the scientist, offering much to take to heart. The collection of essays and ideas “The World As I See It”* ga... more »
“Rune Charms For Warriors And For Peace”
*“Rune Charms For Warriors And For Peace”* by Sunnyway "I've been asked numerous times by soldiers and family members for magical charms to aid and protect our soldiers and news corps in the Middle East and elsewhere. I've put together a collection of Galdrastafir - Viking era "magical staves." Most of these talismans are very ancient and effective. According to tradition, the Aegishjalmur "helm of awe" should be worn over the forehead, perhaps scratched or drawn on the inside of one's helmet. Its purpose is protection and "irresistibility" in battle (as in the Borg's, "Resistance ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland. Thanks for stopping by!
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "One"
*"One"* "The mosquito is so small it takes almost nothing to ruin it. Each leaf, the same. And the black ant, hurrying. So many lives, so many fortunes! Every morning, I walk softly and with forward glances down to the ponds and through the pinewoods. Mushrooms, even, have but a brief hour before the slug creeps to the feast, before the pine needles hustle down under the bundles of harsh, beneficent rain. How many, how many, how many make up a world! And then I think of that old idea: the singular and the eternal. One cup, in which everything is swirled back to the color of the sea and s... more »
"Truth Takes Courage..."
"If we have no idea what we believe in, we'll go along with anything. Truth takes courage. Courage to stand up for what we believe in. Not necessarily in a confrontational way, but in a gentle yet firm way. Like an oak tree, able to sway gently in the wind, but strongly rooted to the ground." - A.C. Ping
"Economic Market Snapshot 4/16/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap-up 4/16/19” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
April 16: Our final days?
Trump and his village idiots (like John Bolton) are discussing - with his generals - a possible invasion of Venezuela. Russia and China are both in Venezuela - by invitation. They have ever right to be there. The U.S. has no right to be there or to threaten it. Russia, China and the U.S. are nuclear powers. It is also very possible that any American attack would inspire uprisings by the puppet states where the U.S. has established dictators. But don't worry. Americans are God's chosen people. Yes, they are. ________________________________________________________________ We humans h... more »
Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses From a Slaughterhouse and Let Them Roam Free on His Ranch
*Amanda Froelich* - As if you need another reason to love Willie Nelson.
Iran's Top Generals Have Lost Their Instagram Acoounts
Major General Qasem Soleimani. © AFP 2019 / HO / KHAMENEI.IR *Al Arabiya: **Instagram accounts of IRGC heads, including Qasem Soleimani, get suspended* The Instagram accounts of at least three commanders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps were suspended on Tuesday, only a day after the US officially designated it as a foreign terrorist organization. The accounts that were suspended included those of Major-General Qasem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, Major-General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the commander-in-chief of the IRGC, and Brigadier-General Mohammed Pakpour, the... more »
Notre Dame Survived. How About Christian Europe?
[image: notre-dame-survived-how-about-christian-europe] Notre Dame Cathedral has stood for over 800 years. It survived the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. It survived World Wars I and II. Monday night, the cathedral stood on the brink of destruction due to a raging inferno that has severely damaged the French Gothic structure, toppled the spire, and caved in the roof. A symbol of Christianity in France, across Europe, and around the world, Notre Dame narrowly survived Monday’s fire. But what of the Christian Faith that the cathedral symbolizes?
Human Waste Happens: the Sad Tale of Homelessness and Filth in Liberal “Utopias”
[image: human-waste-happens-the-sad-tale-of-homelessness-and-filth-in-liberal-utopias] As American Democrats move farther and farther to the left, it might be instructive to note where such leftist policies lead. Oftentimes, they lead to homelessness and filth.
Black Congresswoman Tries to Exempt Black Babies From Pro-life Law
[image: black-congresswoman-tries-to-exempt-black-babies-from-pro-life-law] Ohio State Representative Janine Boyd, a black woman, drafted an amendment that would have exempted black babies from pro-life “heartbeat bill” legislation. That amendment fortunately failed, but where is the outrage?
Brazilian President Nullifies Homeschooling Ban
[image: brazilian-president-nullifies-homeschooling-ban] The new administration of anti-establishment firebrand Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro just enshrined new protections for homeschooling into federal law, ensuring equal rights for home-educating families.
Mayor Pete and the Crackup of Christianity
[image: mayor-pete-and-the-crackup-of-christianity] If 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s lifestyle is moral, Christianity got it wrong for 20 centuries.
Is this Santorini Holidays Vacation Giveaway in Greece Legit?
If a free vacation offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Successful Walrus Conservation
By Paul Homewood Environmentalist Jim Steele wrote this historical account of Pacific walrus conservation, that has a lot of relevance to recent events: The walrus is another example of improving environmental stewardship. Valued for its oil and ivory tusks, the Pacific walrus was subjected to intense commercial slaughter in the mid […]
Why We Had to be Our Own College Counselors and How Congress Can Help
There’s been so much attention lately about the college admission scandal — rich parents trying to buy their undeserving children into prestigious colleges. But there’s a far bigger scandal that our leaders have long ignored: many high school seniors who deserve to attend college don’t have the advice and support that they need to get there.
Summary: D.C. Circuit Vacates Military Judge’s Rulings in Al-Nashiri
This morning, the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted Guantanamo detainee and alleged USS Cole bomber Abd Al-Rahim Hussein Muhammed Al-Nashiri’s petition for a writ of mandamus and vacated all orders issued by former military judge Col. Vance Spath during a 28 month period on account of Spath’s failure to disqualify himself due to an apparent conflict of interest. The court also vacated all decisions issued by the Court of Military Commission Review (CMCR) reviewing Spath’s orders. The decision wipes out over two years’ worth of rulings in pre-trial proceedings. Jacques ... more »
Defending Decayed Democracy
Before fire ripped through Notre Dame Cathedral, the building was in a pretty parlous state. It gave an impression of grandeur and baroque beauty, and attracted the admiration and affection of millions. But behind the scenes, up close, chunks of masonry were disintegrating and dropping off, and water had ingressed into 19th century patch up work, disturbing the integrity of the building. The work that was, until Monday evening, meant to correct this was piecemeal and underfunded, above all reliant on the kindness of strangers. A decayed superstructure serves nicely as a metaphor f... more »
Will Nanotechnologies and the New 5G Network Become the Most Powerful Weapon System the World Has Ever Seen?
When the nanotechnology in human bodies is activated by special frequencies from the 5-G network, we could experience the most powerful weapon system that has ever been invented. Unlike atomic weapons that kill everyone and create a toxic disaster for both the winners and the losers of war, the pairing of nanotechnology that is in our bodies with the high frequency radiation in the gigahertz and terahertz range will create weapons that can fulfill an incredible number of functions for those who control the technology. This weapon system has the potential to individually identify an... more »
This Invention Could Turn U.S. Nuclear Submarines into Quasi 'Aircraft Carriers'
*TNI Staff* *Security, * What you need to know. *All this sounds great. However, back to that big “if” again—can this all be adapted into a truly usable surveillance, and ideally, strike platform? Could this be scaled up and used as a primary UUV weapons platform or will this stay as an extension of a UUV, only being launched from larger UUVs? How much range can this have—above and below the water? What would be the sensor and weapons loadout?* The mighty *American nuclear-powered attack submarine*: they were, at least until very recently, supposed to be the secret sauce, the b... more »
How Russia's Very Own Su-35 Might Mean Doom For the Su-57 Stealth Fighter
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Maybe the Su-35 is just too good? *The Su-35S was intended as an interim solution; as a modernized air superiority fighter to sustain the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) through the 2010’s until the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter enters serial production. But the Su-35S was almost too successful for its own good, ticking so many performance and role versatility boxes that it seems to cannibalize its more expensive Su-57 successor. In the short term, it’s likely true that there will be a minimal operational difference between the latest Su-35... more »
The Chilling Story of How a Chinese Submarine's Diesel Engine Suffocated Its Crew
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Well, at least that's the theory how one Chinese submarine's crew was killed in a tragic accident. *A sad story. * On April 25, 2003 the crew of a Chinese fishing boat noticed a strange sight—a periscope drifting listlessly above the surface of the water. The fishermen notified the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) which promptly dispatched two vessels to investigate. At first the PLAN believed the contact to be an intruding submarine from South Korea or Japan. But when Chinese personnel finally recovered the apparent derelict they realized i... more »
The Army's Growing Health and Housing Crisis
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By US Army - www.army.mil, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=38820725] Here's what we know. In an effort to get a handle on what has grown into a military-wide crisis in privatized housing, the Army is launching a registry to help keep track of complaints, according to a memo obtained by Task & Purpose. The memo — signed by Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Nadja West — will be sent to Army residents who have already submitted work orders with health or safety concerns. "Through a records review of Army Fa... more »
Buttimania Is All The Rage
Now that Beto O'Rourke has been exposed as the buffoonish imbecile that we always suspected he was from the beginning, the media have scrambled to help find a new standard-bearer for Democrats, and have settled as the flavor-of-the-day, Pete Buttigieg. Since so many in the media seem to be gay these days, Mayor Pete has become that new shiny thing that, unlike caustic loudmouths Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren and full-blown commie Bernie Sanders, is like an adorable little pet. Kinda like a gerbil. Buttigieg has been the subject of multiple glowing pieces over the last several we... more »
5G Smart Cows Being Milked by Robots
As the race for 5G roll out continues across the World the technology itself is now being tested for use in various industries, these lucky Cows are some of the first participants in this largely unknown and potentially dangerous experimental technology. The post 5G Smart Cows Being Milked by Robots appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Notre Dame Fire Predicted In Occult 2013 Animation
St Boniface RC Church Shirley, Southampton Back in 2013, the "I, Pet Goat II" Animation caused a strong ripple in conspiracy research, as it was so pregnant and fecund with occult and esoteric... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Royal Easter Show goes on despite drought, giving farmers a chance to take a break
Catching up with old friends and taking a much-needed break from the drought is more important than ever at this year's Royal Easter Show.
Live: NSW Now: Manly's parking crush in spotlight, deadline looms for Folau
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The Northern Beaches Council begins to confront 2,000 parking headaches in Manly, while a deadline looms for beleaguered Wallabies star Israel Folau to respond to a breach notice.
Mining companies feel heat on climate change
A landmark decision in the NSW Land and Environment Court to knock back a proposed open-cut coalmine based on its contribution to climate change is looming over other projects in the state.
Mike wasn't sick, but he thought he'd be dead by 15
Homeless children in Canberra claim they have been told to "suck it up and go home" by child protection services, or turned away from crisis accommodation because they are too young to be granted assistance, according to a new report.
Electric Universe - first photo of black hole - or plasmoid?
*In this interview recorded on April 8, 2019, physicist Wal Thornhill discusses why the recent so-called "first picture of a black hole" actually affirms the plasma cosmology hypothesis that the object at a galactic core is not a black hole at all but an ultra-high density energy storage phenomena called a Plasmoid.* TWO DAYS BEFORE THE BLACK HOLE PHOTO WAS PUBLISHED...
French President Emmanuel Macron Vows: “we will rebuild Notre Dame cathedral even more beautiful”…
French President Emmanuel Macron said today he wants to see the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral rebuilt within five years. During a televised address to the nation Macron affirmed “we will rebuild Notre Dame cathedral even more beautiful.” He added “we … Continue reading →
Art Historian Explores African Diaspora, Intersections
Dr. Huey Copeland, an associate professor of art history and the Arthur Andersen Teaching and Research Professor at Northwestern University, has advanced scholarship in contemporary and modern art of the African diaspora like few others.
Yes Virginia, There is a Choice
Like many other students of color who receive messages that they’re not good enough, I had resigned myself to believing that I was either unready or unprepared for college. As a first-generation student, I couldn’t rely on legacy status to give me a leg up in the admissions process and my family certainly couldn’t rely on making donations to athletic booster clubs or local alumni groups.
"All of us owe a great deal of thanks to the Parisian Catholics of the 13th century who re-introduced Aristotelian reason back into the world. They planted the seeds of the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. And thus as a consequence gave us everything good we have today -- all the scientific advances, our prosperity, and our right to our lives as individuals. This fire is an immense historical tragedy."
It's been astonishing to discover how many people feel they a personal connection with Notre Dame de Paris. For lots of reasons, the place seems part of all of us. Today's Quote pays homage to the cathedral as a symbol, as one of the reasons the place and that time of its birth are so important to the western world: *"All of us owe a great deal of thanks to the Parisian Catholics of the 13th century (Albert Magnus, St. Thomas Aquinas, Siger of Brabant, and likely unknown others) who re-introduced Aristotelian reason back into the world. They planted the seeds of the Renaissance, t... more »
Yoga bad for your knees, Indian doctor warns.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/india/8222484/Yoga-bad-for-your-knees-Indian-doctor-warns.html Advertisements
Researchers discover crucial link between brain and gut stem cells
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-crucial-link-brain-gut-stem.html
Scientists just printed the world’s first 3D heart using human tissue.
https://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-just-printed-the-worlds-first-3d-heart-using-human-tissue-2019-4?IR=T
Court Decision Could Lead to EPA Banning Water Fluoridation
https://www.awarenessjunkie.com/court-decision-lead-epa-banning-water-fluoridation/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Forget Coffins or Boxes: This Company Swirls You Into Unique Glass Art Creations When You Die.
https://theheartysoul.com/forget-coffins-or-boxes-this-company-swirls-you-into-unique-glass-art-creations-when-you-die/?utm_source=HHL
Paclitaxel or Cisplatin Plus Fluorouracil in Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer.
https://ascopost.com/News/59931
Fortunately, There Are Incredible 3D Scans of Notre Dame
https://futurism.com/fortunately-incredible-3d-scans-notre-dame/
Running very long distances can make your brain shrink.
https://qz.com/565861/running-very-long-distances-can-make-your-brain-shrink/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=qz-organic
Scientists Say New Quantum Material Could “‘Download’ Your Brain”
https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-quantum-material-download-brain
Is #Assange to be the Sacrificial Lamb to the Slaughter?
https://www.globalresearch.ca/assange-sacrificial-lamb-slaughter/5674441
The three fungi that kill more than a million people each year
Just In - 7 hours ago
Fungi spend their lives quietly decomposing the planet's organic waste but some have developed resistance to pesticides and a threat to human health is looming, writes Justin Beardsley.
Grieving family left stranded by police asks: 'Where's the sorry so everyone can see it?'
Just In - 7 hours ago
When Gwen Sturt's son died on a remote outstation in 2015, WA police flew in on a helicopter to remove his body, but left her family stranded in heavy floods with no food or electricity. They are still seeking answers.
How to handle your return to work after parental leave
Having a baby can really put the skids on your career — but there are still ways to manage your leave and return to work successfully.
The retired school teacher whose surfing record remains unbroken
Gail Couper won Bells 10 times across the amateur and professional eras in the 1960s and 70s, a record that still stands today. But it wasn't until decades later that her achievements were recognised.
Investigation reveals fraud and theft inside Queensland Education
A Right to Information investigation reveals 116 cases of fraud and theft by Department of Education staff in Queensland in 2018, with one staffer charged with two counts of fraud totalling $110,000.
Don't be distracted by the billions. There are simple decisions to be made at this election
When you are posting your last Budget before what feels like it's going to be an electoral defeat, you can afford to be visionary, writes Annabel Crabb.
Environment trumps economy as voters’ top concern ahead of election
Labor and Greens voters regard the environment as their number one concern, whereas Coalition voters nominate the economy as the single most important issue to them, the ABC's Vote Compass survey reveals.
'Hump day' killed off, app maker's staff repay the boss with higher productivity
Splitting the working week into two "mini-weeks" has given staff at Melbourne app maker Versa more flexibility, and they're happier, more productive and working the same hours.
Some say the Green New Deal will destroy hamburgers and end air travel. Let's take a look
America's new climate policy proposal aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions and create millions of jobs. Here s why it is become a lightning rod for criticism.
'A new privacy reality': Why experts are concerned about Huawei's new smartphone camera
The SuperZoom on Huawei's latest smartphone reportedly allows users to read signs from hundreds of metres away, but there are fears the technology could encourage people to record someone punching in their ATM security pin from across the road.
Here are the right questions to ask if you're having trouble trusting financial planners
When it comes to getting financial advice, it's imperative to find someone you trust. But with the financial services royal commission revealing a culture of greed in the industry, how do you know where to turn for advice?
CBC Fabricating Fake News Caught Poking The Rebel
The CBC tries a typical left-jounalist tactic of an concern trolling and gets caught in their own fabrication. Then the video report of it by the intended target is just deliciously biting. Continue reading →
Iran's Parliament Lables U.S. Forces In The Middle East As Terrorists
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani attends his swearing-in ceremony for a further term, at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, August 5, 2017. President.ir/Handout via REUTERS *The Hill:* *Iranian lawmakers approve measure labeling US forces in Middle East terrorists* *Iranian lawmakers approved a measure Tuesday designating U.S. forces in the Middle East as terrorists, The Associated Press reported.* The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by the Iranian parliament, comes a day after the U.S.'s terrorism designation for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially took effec...more »
Unions Are Part Of The Democratic Party Grassroots, But How Many Working Class Men And Women Are In Congress?
It has been part of the neo-liberal movement within the Democratic Party to weaken union power inside of the party-- and even weaken unions in society. As I pointed out on Sunday, the most fervently pro-union member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Lee Carter, who identifies as a Democratic Socialist, has *not* been supported by the state Democratic establishment. Democratic voters *love* him, but the House leaders who control the party purse-strings didn't back him in 2017 when he flipped a seat they thought was too red to contest and this year they are encouraging a conservati... more »
Louisiana medical marijuana grower opens commercial facility
GB Sciences said it has opened its commercial cultivation center at Louisiana State University, which will enable the company to increase by fivefold its production capacity for the state’s medical cannabis program. The announcement comes a month after GB Sciences settled a dispute with the state over the facility. The company also said it is starting some […] Louisiana medical marijuana grower opens commercial facility is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Colorado Vaccine Bill To Mandate Full CDC Schedule Passes Out of Committee
by Ginger Taylor, MS In the early hours this morning, HB-1312 passed out of the Colorado Legislature House Health and Insurance Committee, after hearings that lasted for thirteen and a half hours. All of which you can listen to here.... more »
China’s growth—what do we actually know?
Tyler Cowen recently linked to a study of China’s economic growth, which suggests that official figures (roughly 7%) overstate the real GDP growth rate by about 1.8%/year: Using publicly available data, we provide revised estimates of local and national GDP by re-estimating output of industrial, construction, wholesale and retail firms using data on value-added taxes. […] The post China’s growth—what do we actually know? appeared first on Econlib.
Self Loathing Humans Need Not Apply- Humans are Not A Cancer on the Planet
*Nor are we a blight. An abomination. Or any of the other baseless pejoratives that get tossed around. We have our issues to be sure, but, we are vitally important to this planet. * *We belong here. We are part and parcel of the planet.* *I'm relinking two older interviews from one of my favourite authors..Stephen Buhner. If you've already listened to the Buhner interviews, skip down to the newer on from Higherside Chats.* *Both interviews originate with Legalise Freedom- *Stephen Buhner Interviews : Plant Intelligence & the Imaginal Realm *Why people fear eating the wild* ... more »
Resumen de las razones para rechazar el TPP-11 o CPTPP
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
16-Apr-2019 El CPTPP se deberá renegociar periódicamente con el fin explícito en el tratado de dar más garantías a las empresas extranjeras. Es un cheque en blanco.
Japan and US kick off first day of trade talks with focus on cutting tariffs on goods
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
16-Apr-2019 Japan and the United States agreed to focus mainly on tariffs on goods such as agricultural and industrial products.
Food standards on the menu at US-EU talks
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
16-Apr-2019 The US negotiating objectives clearly intend to cover agriculture broadly. One of the trade negotiation mandates adopted by the EU addresses domestic regulatory changes which does not exclude agriculture.
"Is the Stock Market Just One Gigantic Distraction From Something More Sinister?"
*"Is the Stock Market Just One Gigantic * *Distraction From Something More Sinister?"* by Phoenix Capital "What if it’s all one gigantic trap? What if the Powers That Be are purposely ramping stocks as high as possible while they implement legislation/ policies that will make it all but impossible to get your money out when the panic hits. Put another way… what if the stock market bubble is just one gigantic trap so that when the next crisis hits… the Fed can implement policies through which it uses YOUR money, to prop up the system? If you think I’m being dramatic here, consider ... more »
False flag environmentalism is dangerous for America and the world
BY TODD ROYAL: Blaming climate change for California fires is a canard that doesn’t look at the complete incompetence of elected officials, environmental regulations and organizations that stand to profit from the GWCC narrative. The post False flag environmentalism is dangerous for America and the world appeared first on CFACT.
SCAQMD actions will grab more dollars from blue collars
BY RON STEIN: I can’t for the life of me figure out what beef the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has against local businesses and blue collar pocketbooks. The post SCAQMD actions will grab more dollars from blue collars appeared first on CFACT.
Tax Returns Show Socialist Sanders Is an Old Skinflint
[image: tax-returns-show-socialist-sanders-is-an-old-skinflint] Do you think Bernie Sanders, the socialist senator from Vermont who has earned millions and owns three houses, is sharing his wealth and good fortune? Of course not!
Today Is Tax Freedom Day. You’re Now Free to Work for Yourself.
[image: today-is-tax-freedom-day-you-re-now-free-to-work-for-yourself] For the second year in a row, Tax Freedom Day for the average American taxpayer comes the day after he is required to file his income tax return.
Rand Paul Proposes Immunity for Assange in Exchange for Testimony
[image: rand-paul-proposes-immunity-for-assange-in-exchange-for-testimony] Senator Rand Paul has proposed granting WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange immunity in exchange for his testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Minnesota Cop’s Trial Raises Questions About Code of Silence
Prosecutors said they had to convene a grand jury to compel officers' testimony because many refused to provide statements.
Detroit-Area Catholics Permitted to Eat Rodent
A long-standing permission allows local Catholics to eat muskrat "on days of abstinence, including Fridays of Lent."
MLB Investigating Racist Messages Sent to Cubs’ Carl Edwards
The president of baseball operations for the Cubs calls the language "reprehensible."
These millennials speak for young adults across the US? Doomed we are – Yoda.
Pre-pubescent behavior is key I guess when making known ones thoughts in the millennial crowds. Take for instance the baker’s dozen or so calling themselves a “flash mob” of bouncing betties and bobbies who decided to protest outside Stephen Miller’s building. Really? Seriously? Do these “dancers” know just how stupid they look? Do New Yorkers really have no problem with their little Ring-a-round-the-rosie chants to curdle the man’s libido and curse the very ground he walks on? Where were the LBQTXYZ’s who should have been angry at these people for using such preschool antics while ... more »
And Now The Latest News from Rep. Ilhan Omar’s MN District and Her Somali Homeland
Over at Faux News, it’s not cool to breathe a word about arson as the cause of the Notre Dame fire — nooooo, we must wait quietly for the official French Government confirmation that it was merely an unfortunate accident caused when Jean-Pierre flicked his unextinguished Gauloise onto the rooftop repair site. Remember, you might think some people did something at Notre Dame … but probably not. CAIR says no, so I’m goin’ wit’ dat. However … in another Faux News-room, at least one writer has been digging into the story of Islamist extremism in the United States — extremism … Continu... more »
New Russian Film On The Soviet - Afghan War Stirs Calls For It To Be Banned
*The Guardian:* *'Dirt and filth': Russia attacks film about Red Army in Afghanistan* *Portrayal of Soviet withdrawal from country distorts historical facts, claims politician.* A row has broken out in Russia over a film about the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, after politicians and former servicemen criticised its unflattering depiction of Red Army soldiers as unpatriotic. Leaving Afghanistan, directed by Pavel Lungin, is based on the experiences of Nikolay Kovalyov, a veteran of the Afghan war who went on to lead Russia’s FSB spy agency. It tells the story of a gro... more »
5 Simple Ways to Change Your Life With the Law of Attraction
*Heather Mathews - *Starting today, you can apply these five tips to create ripples of change in your life.
FOIA Request Template For Presentation To A City Council, Zoning Board Or Local Authority Regarding 5G+ Technology Implementation
By Catherine J. Frompovich The more technology consumers learn about the unknowns, specifically possible adverse health reactions to all the bombardment from super-sophisticated microwave... more »
President Trump Tweets McCarthy Article: “There is no doubt that the Obama administration spied on the Trump campaign”…
President Trump draws attention today to an article written by Andrew McCarthy. NY Post […] “As night follows day, we were treated to the same Beltway hysteria we got this week: Silly semantic carping over the word “spying” — which, … Continue reading →
Bank Of England Banging The Climate Change Drum Again!
By Paul Homewood The Bank of England must be fed up with Brexit! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/04/15/climate-change-could-wipe-20-trillion-assets-bank-england-warns/ Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s Executive Director, International Banks Supervision has just given a speech warning us that the world’s economy will collapse if institutions and companies fail to prepare now for climate change. She […]
World News Briefs -- April 16, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *Twenty-three minutes that could have saved Notre Dame? Alarm was raised during mass at 6.20pm but staff could not find the fire until 6.43pm ....when the inferno was raging out of control* * Heroic rescue team charged into the burning cathedral and saved the 850-year-old building from destruction * Notre Dame's roof and spire collapsed but priceless treasures including reputed crown of Jesus were saved * Today photos of the cathedral's interior showed debris strewn across the floor and the wooden roof missing * Police currently interviewing specialist restorers who... more »
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