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Sri Lanka Attacks: Christians are Targets Everywhere, Including Europe – CIA Vet
Sri Lanka Attacks: Christians are Targets Everywhere, Including Europe – CIA Vet by Ekaterina Blinova, https://sputniknews.com/ The Sri Lankan suicide bombing attacks have turned the spotlight on the problem of Christians facing persecution worldwide, including in Europe, analysts told Sputnik, stressing that the cases of discrimination and oppression remain largely neglected by politicians and media […]
‘Great March of Return’: 60 People Injured at Gaza Border as Dozens Shot by IDF
RT Published on Apr 27, 2019 At least 60 protesters were injured in mass border protests in Gaza, on Friday, including 36 people shot by Israeli forces. Injured demonstrators were carried away on stretchers to ambulances waiting nearby, as others used sling-shots to hurl tear gas canisters back at Israeli troops. end
US Navy Unveils Major Response to UFO Sightings After Mysterious Surge in Reports
2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (New King James Version) 9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And […]
Rachel Maddow Slams YouTube for Recommending RT
RT America Published on Apr 29, 2019 After a Washington Post report, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow recently took to Twitter to express her grievances over YouTube recommending an RT show on the Mueller report, calling it “death by algorithm.” Many journalists are now outraged over her condemnation. Investigative journalist Ben Swann discusses this with RT […]
Unemployment: Record Low. Homelessness: Record High. Something’s Fishy.
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Apr 26, 2019 The economy is booming, we are told. Unemployment is nearly non-existent! Jobs for everyone! But at the same time homelessness is on the rise, leading several major US cities to declare an emergency over the problem. Why the discrepancy? Are government stats wrong? end
Fake News Takedown: Journalist Shreds Rachel Maddow’s Russiagate Conspiracies
Fake News Takedown: Journalist Shreds Rachel Maddow’s Russiagate Conspiracies by https://www.rt.com/ Journalist Aaron Mate has eviscerated MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow for peddling “Trump-Russia conspiracy theories, falsehoods & innuendo,” after Maddow threw a tantrum when YouTube dared to recommend an RT video. – Mate, a longtime skeptic of the mainstream media’s beloved ‘Russiagate’ narrative, was the subject […]
Can Iran Close Hormuz Strait? | Inside Story
Al Jazeera English Published on Apr 29, 2019 The Strait of Hormuz is the only sea route in and out of the Gulf. Twenty percent of the world’s oil is carried through it by tankers. Now, the US decision to impose further economic sanctions on Iran has prompted threats from Tehran to close this strategic […]
Will Trump’s Iran Sanctions Lead to WWIII?
Thom Hartmann Program Published on Apr 24, 2019 Could Trump’s sanctions against Iran spread to a regional or even a worldwide conflict? Dr. Trita Parasi talks to Thom Hartmann to discuss the dangerous actions between John Bolton, Donald Trump, and Iran. Could Trump’s actions against Iran lead us into World War III? end
Petrodollar Crude-i-fixions: USA Winks at Saudi Crucifixions and Beheadings
TruNews Streamed live 4 hours ago Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the medieval executions of teenagers by America’s ally and strategic partner, Saudi Arabia. We detail how the oil alliance has driven the U.S. to look the other way as Mohammad bin Salman and his dark age mercenaries commit ISIS-style killings, because America and Israel […]
‘They’re Godfathers Now’ – Germany’s Most Famous Bodyguard on Powerful Arab Street Gangs
RT Published on Apr 28, 2019 Berlin has become home to some of the biggest criminal clans in the world, according to one of the city’s most famous bodyguards. Michael Kuhr is a world kickboxing champion, and while he claims to favour multi-culturalism he’s worried current migration policies have allowed gangs to thrive in the […]
Faith Wars? How Religious Terror Has Become World’s New Reality
RT Published on Apr 29, 2019 The Easter Sunday massacre of Christian worshippers in Sri Lanka has been called a ‘retaliation’ for the New Zealand atrocity. With terrorism and retaliation hitting communities, RT’s senior correspondent Murad Gazdiev looks into the escalating trend of religious violence. – The entire ‘Faith War’ ie. Muslim World vs Zionist […]
‘Israel, Bolton, Saudi Arabia & UAE Want to Drag US into Conflict with Tehran’ – Iranian FM Zarif
RT Published on Apr 29, 2019 Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are interested in dragging the US into a conflict with Iran, says the FM of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif. What’s your take on this? end
Hamas Hosts Palestinian Summit to Unite Against Trump ‘Deal of the Century’
Hamas Hosts Palestinian Summit to Unite Against Trump ‘Deal of the Century’ by https://www.i24news.tv/en Hamas is looking to present a united Palestinian front against the imminent US peace plan – Hamas on Saturday held a national meeting with political leaders from various factions in Gaza to address “dangers” to the Palestinian cause, chief among them […]
Rachel Maddow’s Tin-Foil Hysteria Laid Bare In Devastating Twitter Takedown
Rachel Maddow’s Tin-Foil Hysteria Laid Bare In Devastating Twitter Takedown by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ While the MSM peddled tin-foil Trump-Russia collusion conspiracies for more than two years, one pundit in particular stands head-and-shoulders above the rest; MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow. – Night after night Maddow told lie after lie – promising her viewers Trump was finally, […]
Trump Coup Biggest Violation of Constitution in History – Kevin Shipp
Trump Coup Biggest Violation of Constitution in History – Kevin Shipp by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) President Trump says the Deep State tried and failed to remove him from office in a coup. Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says the attempted coup on Trump was a global conspiracy. Shipp explains, “Yes, this […]
Beto’s climate action plan
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Beto O’Rourke’s Climate Change Plan deserves a close look. For those of you not in the U.S., Beto O’Rourke is one of the 20+ candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination for the Presidential election in 2020. A number of the candidates have endorsed Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New…
Former Obama Advisor Ben Rhodes We Didn’t Know Anything….
Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama, Ben Rhodes, says any investigation of prior administration “will find nothing” that shows former President Obama or White House staff had any “involvement” in the origins of the surveillance of Trump campaign … Continue reading →
Little Green Lies
Governments around the world are dropping, useless, expensive, environmentally destructive green energy. Around the World, Buyers’ Remorse Sets in for Costly Clean Power – Bloomberg Meanwhile, the press continues to push the same old lies …..
The new split in politics isn't left and right: it's young versus old
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We are heading down the road of entitlement based on age and political expediency. Is it too late to turn back, asks Emily Millane.
The crazy Game of Thrones theories that died at Winterfell — and the ones that may still come to pass
Some Game of Thrones theories can now be shut down for good, while others may prophesise what's to come in the last three episodes of Game of Thrones. *WARNING: SPOILERS.*
'Take your s*** from Indonesia': Australia accused of smuggling waste to East Java
A ban on sending waste to China for recycling has seen Indonesia become one of the largest destinations for Australia's waste paper and plastic, with human faeces, nappies and sanitary pads allegedly among the exported rubbish.
'The Cat' pounces on Fairfax newspapers being sold by Nine
Former Fairfax Media executive Antony 'The Cat' Catalano strikes a $115 million deal to buy his old employer's regional newspaper group.
Polish banana protesters ridicule government ban on 'improper' fruit in art
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The 1973 video Consumer Art, showing a young woman eating a banana with great pleasure, was removed from the National Museum in Warsaw last week.
Median Sydney house price on track to fall below $1 million, analysts predict
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Sydney's median house price is on track to dip below $1 million for the first time in four years, according to analysis by one of Australia's leading real estate websites.
Man charged with making explosives at Adelaide home
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A man is arrested and charged with making explosives after a home in Adelaide's north is raided by the police bomb squad, but officers have said there is no threat to the public.
James Faulkner's post about having a boyfriend was 'a misunderstanding'
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Australian cricketer James Faulkner says a social media post implying he was in a same-sex relationship with his housemate was a "misunderstanding", and that he is not gay.
Armed border patrol agent foils Synagogue attack
“On April 27, 2019, Breitbart News reported that a suspect opened fire in the Chabad of Poway and a good guy with a gun was able to shoot back. That good guy, Border Patrol Agent Jonathan Morales, chased after the … Continue reading →
Robotic Tanks Guarded Marines in ‘First-Time’ British War Game
*David Axe* *Security, * History made? Robots in the air, on the ocean surface and on the ground guarded British Royal Marines as they stormed a beach during an important April 2019 war game. The ground robot, in particular, is a new capability for the Royal Marines. The gun- and rocket-armed, tank-like unmanned ground vehicle could boost the naval branch’s firepower while helping to keep human beings out of harm’s way. Alpha Company of the Royal Marines’ 40 Commando and their robot guardians stormed a beach in Cornwall in southwest England as part of Exercise Commando Warrio... more »
"Why a Chernobyl-like Financial Disaster is Inescapable'
*"Why a Chernobyl-like Financial Disaster is Inescapable'* by MN Gordon "In the early morning hours of April 26, 1986 – roughly 33 years ago – things went horribly wrong in the town of Pripyat, in northern Soviet Ukraine. Reactor No. 4 at the V. I. Lenin Nuclear Power Plant, also known as the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, was overwhelmed by an uncontrolled reaction. There was no stopping it. *Click image for larger size.* Chernobyl after the explosion (left) and today (right), encased in a steel sarcophagus. [PT] "Two initial explosions blew the top off the reactor. Once exposed, ... more »
Puto’s Plan for American Energy Impotence
Robert Francis “Puto Pendejo” O’Dourke’s plan for American Energy Impotence… Democratic presidential candidate O’Rourke lays out $5 trillion climate plan […] The plan lays out a series of executive actions that would reverse the “energy dominance” policies of President Donald Trump… What’s the opposite of “dominance”? impotence incapacity powerlessness submission surrender weakness yielding inferiority subordination […]
7 Reasons to Get More Vitamin C
Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is an essential vitamin meaning the body cannot make it. It plays many vital roles in the body and is important to cardiovascular health. Vitamin C is also required for immune function and can be used to prevent or treat several health conditions. Vitamin C is a water-soluble […] The post 7 Reasons to Get More Vitamin C appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Oregon advances bill to hold off issuing adult-use cannabis grow licenses for two years
The Oregon Senate moved forward with a plan to limit the state’s supply of recreational marijuana, and the measure now goes to the House for a vote. Lawmakers voted 18-10 to freeze cannabis production at current levels for the next two years. If the bill fully passes, the state will not issue new production licenses […] Oregon advances bill to hold off issuing adult-use cannabis grow licenses for two years is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
NATO And The U.S. Prepare For Any Russian Aggression Off The Coast Of Norway
Trident Juncture 2018 will take place on land, sea, and in the air over the Baltic and Norwegian seas as well as Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Norwegian armed forces *CBS/60 Minutes: **How NATO and the U.S. are preparing for any Russian aggression off the coast of Norway* David Martin reports from north of the Arctic Circle, where, for the first time in decades, the United States has sent a carrier strike group to participate in war games. NATO, which just marked its 70th anniversary, is widely considered the gold standard of military alliances, binding countries on both sides of ... more »
Why Australians Should Fight To Bring Assange Home
Prominent Australian/British WikiLeaks activist Somerset Bean has launched a GoFundMe with the simple goal of circulating 1,000 giant posters throughout Australian cities in the lead-up to our May 18th elections calling for Julian Assange to be brought home. The posters urge Australians to contact their representatives […]
Did Australia Plan to Kill Millions of Feral Cats Using Poisoned Sausages?
An April 2019 New York Times feature article revived interest in the Australian government's years-old Threatened Species Strategy.
Clash Of Christianity And Islam Used To Usher In Complete Control Through World Government
Published on Jun 6, 2017 Alex Jones and Cartoonist Ben Garrison take phone calls live and discuss the clash of civilizations now taking place across Europe and the rest of the world. Muslim fundamentalism, radicalism, terrorism … are founded, created, supported, owned, controlled, managed, financed, trained, armed, logistically supplied …. by western Illuminist intelligence agencies: … Continue reading Clash Of Christianity And Islam Used To Usher In Complete Control Through World Government
I HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT IMPEACHMENT, BUT NOT THESE DOUBTS
In an anti-impeachment post titled "The Impeachment Temptation," Scott Lemieux hints at one excellent reason *not* to try to impeach President Trump -- but he doesn't quite grasp it: There are exceptions, but in my experience most strong advocates of impeachment don’t *really* accept the reality that impeachment can’t remove Trump. Defenses of impeachment tend to lead to arguments like “you can’t win if you don’t even try” ... We all know why impeachment won't remove Trump: You need a two-thirds majority in the Senate, which means twenty Republicans need to vote to convict, and the... more »
Gene editing of plants and animals gets green light. Is CRISPR bacon next?
An Australian government move not to regulate some types of gene editing used to breed animals and plants may have many researchers breathing a sigh of relief, but what are the broader implications?
Australia's gold output could slip as industry heads to edge of 'production cliff', analyst warns
Australia was built on gold rushes a century ago, but there is a warning it could slip from second to fourth on a list of the world's biggest gold producing nations by 2024.
England batsman 'devastated' after being thrown out of World Cup squad
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Former Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers batsman Alex Hales is reportedly serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use.
IS 'leader' mentions Sri Lanka Easter bombings in first video appearance in five years
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The leader of Islamic State has apparently appeared in a video for the first time in five years, after many speculated he had been killed or injured.
Virgin defers 737 MAX orders, hours after Boeing CEO fights to save job
Virgin Australia will defer the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft due to safety concerns, as Boeing's chief executive and chairman emerges from a shareholder meeting with his job intact.
US Deputy Attorney-General submits letter of resignation to Trump
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Rod Rosenstein departs the role after a stint of almost two years during which he appointed special counsel Robert Mueller and oversaw the investigation into possible connections between the Trump campaign and Russia.
James Faulkner's post about having a boyfriend was 'a misunderstanding'
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Australian cricketer James Faulkner says a social media post implying he was in a same-sex relationship with his housemate was a "misunderstanding", and that he is not gay.
President Trump Celebrates with 2019 NCAA Div-1 Women’s Basketball National Champions…
Earlier today the 2019 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Champions: The Baylor Lady Bears, visited the White House.
Is Russia Getting The U.S. Message?
The Abraham Lincoln and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups conducted carrier strike force operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (MC3 Jeremiah Bartelt/U.S. Navy) *Matthew Bodner, Defense News*: *US rolls ‘100K tons of international diplomacy’ into the Med. Will Russia get the message?* ABOARD THE CARRIER ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA — A commercial airline pilot has a lot of leeway on landing. Airport runways are long and wide, and the flight crew has time to get things just right before setting the wheels down gently. On an aircraft carrier, this is... more »
VIDEO: World Press Freedom Day 2019 - Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
ROME, Apr 29 (IPS) - Journalists and media outlets worldwide have recently been subject to a subtle wave of vilification. Populist rhetoric and public indifference have begun to threaten the very foundation of our freedom. Read the full story, “VIDEO: World Press Freedom Day 2019 - Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation”, on globalissues.org →
Scotland Declares Climate Emergency
Read this and then tell me activism doesn't make a difference: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has declared a "climate emergency" in her speech to the SNP conference. The SNP leader told delegates in Edinburgh she was inspired after meeting young climate campaigners who had gone on strike from school. Ms Sturgeon said "they are right", and pledged to "live up to our responsibility" to halt climate change. She also announced what she described as the SNP's "biggest campaign on the economics of independence". Labour is expected to press the UK government to declare a national... more »
CDC ADMITS THAT EVERY MAJOR OUTBREAK OF MEASLES HAS BEEN CAUSED BY ‘MIGRANTS’ IE ILLEGAL ALIENS
CDC admits that every major outbreak of measles has been caused by migration, ie the movement of people coming in to the USA. Whether or not you believe this is true, why is no one... The post CDC ADMITS THAT EVERY MAJOR OUTBREAK OF MEASLES HAS BEEN CAUSED BY ‘MIGRANTS’ IE ILLEGAL ALIENS appeared first on Healing Oracle.
US Abandons All Semblance of Rule of Law to Go After Assange
By Joe Jarvis The US government can’t simply charge the man behind WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, with rebel journalism. So they charged him with computer crimes,... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 4/29/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 4/29/19" - 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/ • *"The Latest Government Myth"* by Brian Maher “Deep down, he's shallow,” said critic Peter DeVries of one author, famously revered. Today we submit the case that Friday’s GDP report - grand, gaudy and garish - is deeply shallow beneath the scintillated surface. That is, the deeper numbers tell a ta... more »
Never Forget: There Are Excellent Reasons Trump Is The Most Detested Man To Ever Occupy The White House
On Saturday night, in Green Bay, Trump was lying again about abortions. Chris Cameron, reporting for the *NY Times* quoted Trump's big abortion lie: "The baby is born. The mother meets with the doctor. They take care of the baby. They wrap the baby beautifully. And then the doctor and the mother determine whether or not they will execute the baby." Disgusting, right? And dangerous. But this was anything but the first time he fed this line of bullshit to his hateful supporters. The video up top? That was from his hate rally in Virginia last month. You can watch what Trump said in... more »
They’re Tracking Your Face And Beating Your Weak – Season Two Premiere! | Weekly Hellscape
By Jeremiah Harding If you want grandmas and children thrown around by cops, the further advancement of the AI biometric surveillance state, the latest US... more »
California’s Online Community College Still Preparing as Fall Launch Approaches
Last year, California lawmakers approved the creation of a publicly-funded, online community college to equip adult learners with the job training and skills they need to improve their employment outcomes. Although state leaders are working to open the online college by an October 1 deadline, they have yet to fill several executive positions to support […]
After a Storied Career, Dr. Les Wong is Readying Himself for Retirement
Dr. Leslie (Les) E. Wong’s career in postsecondary education has allowed him to meet more people than he could possibly try to count, but a poignant encounter with one particular high school student in Michigan has never strayed from his mind.
Weaving Scientific Breakthroughs
When spider silk biologist/geneticist Dr. Cheryl Hayashi was the recipient of the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship in 2007, she saw it as an affirmation that it’s okay to work on something that might seem offbeat.
Coastal Bend College President Ousted by Trustees
The Coastal College Board of Trustees voted to fire the college’s president of nearly seven years during a recent closed-door meeting.
Trump Appears Ready to Deliver a Stunning Blow to the Deep State and Democrats
[image: trump-appears-ready-to-deliver-a-stunning-blow-to-the-deep-state-and-democrats] After two years of being on the defensive as the Deep State and its political allies attempted to undermine and deligitimize his presidency, President Donald Trump now appears ready to strike back. And if recent revelations are an accurate indicator, the fallout for the Deep State and Democrats could be phenomenal.
Chinese on Xinjiang are "lying through their teeth"
-Detention Center #7 (Kasim/Twitter) 4-15-19 “If you got Twitter or Facebook in your phone, you will be sentenced to 15 years in concentration camps,” a Uighur said. The repression of Uyghurs has only intensified in recent times. Now mandatory spyware is installed onto every citizen’s phones to monitor and restrict their access to foreign sites. The spyware app named Jingwang Weishi, meaning “web cleansing,” monitors everything that is said, read and written as well as who people contact on their smartphones,* BuzzFeed News *reported …. China publicly admitted their existen... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 29, 2019
Reuters *Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic:* *The High-Stakes Confrontation Between Trump and Khamenei* *Neither leader appears to want escalating conflict—yet that’s precisely where things seem to be headed.* President Donald Trump doesn’t want conflict. Ayatollah Khamenei doesn’t want economic collapse. Yet that is where things are headed. Put yourself in the shoes of Iran’s 80-year-old supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His regime is beset by nearly 50 percent inflation, a collapsed currency, persistent labor strikes, and an irrepressible women’s-rights movement. Epic floods... more »
Call me crazy
I hope everyone had a great weekend. We are living in interesting times, some would even use the word “crazy.” Here are a few random thoughts to match the times. – A real hero is someone like Lori Gilbert Kaye, … Continue reading →
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Discusses State of U.S. Economy….
The U.S. economic numbers continue to gain strength. Ahead of his departure to China for ongoing trade negotiations, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discusses the current state of the economy with Maria Bartiromo. . Secretary Mnuchin and USTR Lighthizer arrive in … Continue reading →
Rod Rosenstein Resigns – Effective May 11th… (link to pdf)
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has written his resignation letter to President Trump (link to pdf). His resignation is effective May 11th, 2019: (pdf link)
The Vaccine Injured: America’s New Minority Class Fighting Discrimination and Human Rights Abuse
Today, parents whose children have been injured by vaccines are being demonized and discriminated against for speaking publicly about what happened to their children after vaccination. There is no other minority in America being subjected to public humiliation and censorship for simply speaking the truth. Pediatricians are also cruelly bullying and coercing mothers into giving vaccines to sick children already struggling with vaccine injuries that have compromised their health. These mothers are desperately trying to protect their children from further harm by refusing to give them... more »
A very profound, emotional day
Miss D. and I are safely home, after an emotional roller-coaster of a day. I became a US citizen this morning, as mentioned earlier. I found it very moving and awesome, in the true sense of that word: *awe*-some. I've regarded myself as American in spirit for years, but this put the official seal on the process of becoming one, along with new citizens from 40 other nations (including, sitting next to me, a woman from Zimbabwe, who formerly lived in Bulawayo, a city I knew from previous visits. We exchanged congratulations and memories of our former homes.) As we shared the nat... more »
World News Briefs -- April 29, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*DW: **Islamic State leader al-Baghdadi appears in new video* For the first time in five years, the leader of IS has appeared on video. He talks about recent incidents, including the fall of Baghouz last month, and praises the Sri Lanka attacks. The leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, appeared in new video published by the Islamist terror group on Monday. In the 18-minute clip, a bearded man is seen sitting in casual conversation with three other people, whose faces are blurred. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Syrian refugees risk* journey home amid dire situ... more »
Man Accused of Newspaper Attack Changes to Insanity Defense
Lawyers said in a court filing Monday that he is not criminally responsible "because of a mental disorder."
Rod Rosenstein Submits Letter of Resignation to Trump
Rosenstein intended to leave in mid-March but stayed on a little longer for the completion of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.
Australian cricketer James Faulkner reveals he is in a same-sex relationship
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Australia and Tasmania cricketer James Faulkner reveals he has been in a same-sex relationship for five years, becoming the first Australian male cricketer to do so.
Google drops on weaker-than-expected revenue, S&P and Nasdaq hit new records
The world's biggest internet advertising company underwhelmed the market with its latest results. Meanwhile, cautious Wall Street investors brace for a busy week of corporate earnings and the Fed's interest rate decision.
Could Australia get a spaceport in the remote Top End for NASA to launch rockets?
Plans to develop a spaceport to launch suborbital satellites from on Aboriginal-owned land in East Arnhem Land are underway and the ABC has been told the project is on track, with a rocket potentially in the air this dry season. But could the site function like a rocket airport for organisations like NASA?
Mohamed Noor may have just walked from court as a free man for the last time
Prosecutors say the Australian woman was murdered by former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor as they close their case, with testimony from use-of-force experts thought to be critical to the jury's deliberations.
What's gone wrong with the West Coast Eagles?
Six games into the 2019 season the reigning premiers are languishing in 12th spot on the ladder having suffered two heavy defeats in a row, with legitimate concerns over how year's side stacks up against 2018's premiers, writes Tom Wildie.
'Workplace culture' at Victorian mental health services unit faces review
An external investigation will be carried out into allegations of staff bullying and intimidation at the largest hospital in eastern Victoria.
Police offer $1m reward in bid to solve Melbourne sex worker's 'brutal' murder
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Police offer a $1 million reward for information that helps solve the "brutal" 2013 murder of Melbourne sex worker Tracey Connelly, as they continue to search for a match for DNA believed to belong to her killer.
Live: NSW Now: Sydney property price drop, fire rips through old Wagga Wagga uni
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*MORNING BRIEFING*: It's good news for buyers as the Harbour City's house prices fall to their lowest in two decades, while a fire in Wagga Wagga at a building just sold to developers is treated as suspicious.
Why Queensland's farmers don't want state's land clearing laws applied nationwide
If elected, Federal Labor promises to improve the "robustness" of the native vegetation or land clearing laws in each state to better match Queensland's, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
We answer your questions about electric cars
How long does the battery last and how far can you travel? Electric vehicle policy has become a talking point this election campaign, with sales expected to boom in the next decade.
Second wave of Townsville locals coming forward for flood recovery help
Three months after Townsville's devastating floods, a new wave of people are coming forward for recovery assistance.
'FIFO work takes a toll': How mining in North-West Tasmania helps keep a family together
Secure work in mining and manufacturing is front of mind for voters in Tasmania's battleground seat of Braddon, which is held by Labor's Justine Keay with a 1.7 per cent margin.
Hanson's 'family man' candidate quits over video of him touching stripper
One Nation Senate candidate for Queensland Steve Dickson resigns after footage is released of him making derogatory comments and touching a dancer in a US strip club.
A helpful Old Holborn gets a helpful hand from Andrew Neil
Is Andrew Neil the only ever BBC regular to retweet Old Holborn? As Clint Eastwood in one of my favourite films *The Outlaw Josey Wales* would probably say, I reckon so.
Colorado lawmakers approve marijuana bill to attract outside investors
Colorado legislators passed a bill to open the state’s $1.5 billion-a-year cannabis industry to outside investors and capital such as publicly held companies and large venture funds. The measure, which comes a year after former Gov. John Hickenlooper rejected similar legislation, was approved by the Senate after previously being passed by the House, and now goes […] Colorado lawmakers approve marijuana bill to attract outside investors is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Iowa bill to expand state’s medical cannabis market headed to governor
The Iowa Senate voted 40-7 to advance a bill that would expand the state’s medical cannabis market by eliminating the 3% THC potency cap for products and allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to recommend MMJ, Iowa Public Radio reported. The House approved the bill last month. Now, it goes to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her […] Iowa bill to expand state’s medical cannabis market headed to governor is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ontario’s legal adult-use cannabis sales hit new low
Hobbled by the bungled rollout of physical stores and inconsistent inventory at the monopoly online retailer, sales of legal adult-use cannabis in Ontario hit a fresh low in the month of February. Receipts at the Ontario Cannabis Store declined to just 7.5 million Canadian dollars ($5.6 million), down from almost CA$9 million in January, according […] Ontario’s legal adult-use cannabis sales hit new low is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Christians killed in church attack in Burkina Faso: Islamist threat in West Africa
Christians killed in church attack in Burkina Faso: Islamist threat in West Africa Boutros Hussein and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Suspected Islamists have killed 6 Christians, including the Protestant pastor, in the northern part of Burkina Faso. This latest suspected Islamist terrorist attack is a further sign of the growing problem facing Burkina […]
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 29, 2019
*Reuters:* *Global military spending at new post-Cold War high, fueled by U.S., China: think-tank* STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Global military expenditure reached its highest level last year since the end of the Cold War, fueled by increased spending in the United States and China, the world’s two biggest economies, a leading defense think-tank said on Monday. In its annual report, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said overall global military spending in 2018 hit $1.82 trillion, up 2.6 percent on the previous year. That is the highest figure since 1988, whe... more »
"Brexit's to blame"
At just after 6 O'Clock this evening I had another of those 'Did the BBC *really *just say that?' moments. One of the headlines on tonight's BBC One* News at Six* began: *A rise in the number of Brits going on holiday outside the EU. * I'd barely had time to think 'Oh, that's interesting. That'll be good news for non-EU countries' when Sophie continued: *Travel companies say Brexit's to blame.* Why did the BBC put it like that? Why did they say Brexit's "to blame", as if it's 'a bad thing', for causing "a rise in the number of Brits going on holiday outside the EU"? Why wasn't t... more »
Did you expect this?
Our most loyal readers will possibly know that I've a small fascination for Spanish politics. (I have my reasons). And looking at the results of the Spanish election coming overnight on Twitter I decided to form my own opinion of the results before looking at anyone else's (especially the BBC's). Comparing the results with the last general election, I was struck by the collapse in the vote of the main conservative party, the People's Party, and how the fragmentation confirmed by the 2016 election (when the move from two parties to four parties was emphatically demonstrated) contin... more »
Negation closes the keenest eye.
4-29-19 The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, estimates that Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, owns assets worth about $200 billion. Last week, the embassy posted on its Facebook page that the regime in Iran is rife with corruption from top to bottom, with Khamenei reaping the most benefits,* Iran News Wire* reported. https://freebeacon.com/national-security/u-s-embassy-irans-supreme-leader-worth-200-billion/ …………..................…………....................…………............................... .. 4-29-19 As well as breaking up his rallies with teargas and beatings authoriti... more »
Challenge Accepted: Why America Needs to Confront Its Adversaries in the Gray Zone
*Bob Jones* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Only by standing firm against Chinese and Russian adventurism can the United States hope to resist the expansion of their corrupting power and destabilization of the international order. The return of great-power competition has dominated the national-security discussion in the United States since the release of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. However, little of it has been spent focusing on the previous era of great-power competition during the Cold War. Even a cursory exploration of that time-period will turn up documents th... more »
Russia's Questionable S-400 Turkey Deal
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Moscow must recognize that it has allowed Ankara to have more leverage in Syria. Russia and Turkey are “jointly working on creating promising aircraft and helicopters,” the press office of Russian state arms seller Rosoboronexport said Monday. It comes as Turkey continues to say it will take delivery of the Russian S-400 air-defense system, which has put the United States and Turkey on a collision course that could harm the historic alliance of Ankara and Washington. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who recentl... more »
Wanted: A Peace Plan for North Korea That Works
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, North Korea* [image: Reuters] Moscow and Washington want a Korean Peninsula at peace and integrated with the rest of the region. Russian president Vladimir Putin is a lot of things. He’s a conniving ex-spy who goes to bed dreaming of Russia reclaiming its former Soviet glory. He’s unforgiving and merciless toward fellow Russians who switch sides and sell out to the West. And he’s incapable of admitting any mistakes. Marco Rubio has called him a “thug.” Hillary Clinton referred to him as a bully. This may all be true. But those negative attributes ... more »
Petroleum Powerhouse: Why America No Longer 'Needs' the Middle East
*Willis L Krumholz* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Washington's foreign policy should be based on the realities of the world today, rather than decades ago. Energy is vital to America’s security and prosperity. During the Cold War, the United States had strong interests in ensuring the Middle East was not dominated by the Soviet Union—we couldn’t risk a major disruption to the global oil market, which was once dominated by the Persian Gulf. But today, there is no threat to the region from any hegemon. Not only that, but also the world energy balance of power has shifted dr... more »
Washington's Woeful Maduro Miscalculation
*Ted Galen Carpenter* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Trump administration has already pushed the envelope of appropriate outside support for Venezuela's President-elect Juan Guaido to the limit. Now it looks increasingly like Nicolas Maduro might be here to stay. When Washington recognized Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s rightful president, Trump administration officials clearly hoped that incumbent Nicolas Maduro’s grip on power would not last long. There were reasons for such optimism. The socialist regime’s corruption and grotesque economic mismanagement had reached cri... more »
What We Know: Russia Is Building a Submarine To Hold "Thermonuclear" Torpedoes
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Russian president Vladimir Putin looked on from St. Petersburg via teleconference as the Belgorod nuclear submarine was floated out at Sevmash plant in in the northwestern province of Severodvinsk. The first submarine to carry Russia’s “Poseidon” thermonuclear torpedoes has been laid down, inching the strategic weapon closer to deployment readiness. Russian president Vladimir Putin looked on from St. Petersburg via teleconference as the *Belgorod* nuclear submarine was floated out at Sevmash plant in in the northwestern province of Severodvinsk. “By... more »
The Battle of Winterfell: 4 Ways Jon Snow and Daenerys Could Have Won
*Kyle Mizokami* *Game of Thrones, * One of the world's best defense writers has some ideas. *Note: spoilers follow.* Last night’s episode of Game of Thrones was the battle fans of the show have been waiting eight seasons for. The entire episode consisted of a single battle, the Battle of Winterfell, between the human inhabitants of Westeros and the invading Army of the Dead. Overwhelmed and exhausted, the humans were driven to the brink of annihilation before the army of the dead was stopped—permanently—in its tracks. But what if the alliance of humans, including *Dothraki* hor... more »
Maus Tank: Hitler Wanted This Massive Tank (And It Was a Massive Mistake)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: By Darkone - Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3885842] And this is why. *Typical of Hitler’s vacillations on his many super weapon projects, on November 4, 1943, development of the Maus was ordered to cease, and only one was to be completed for further evaluation.* As early as 1941, the German high command had visions of military technology that was far ahead of its time, and many innovative technological concepts were becoming reality. Had some of them been produced in a more expeditious... more »
Are You Suffering from Leaky Heart Syndrome?
Chances are you have heard of Leaky Gut syndrome. But have you heard of Leaky Heart Syndrome? Probably not, because I coined the term. Read on to learn about how a leaky gut can lead to leaky heart and how to prevent it. Leaky Gut Syndrome When I met Dr. Heather, she brought up the […] The post Are You Suffering from Leaky Heart Syndrome? appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Sunshine Helps Erectile Function
Recent studies have revealed that erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to achieve and/or maintain an erection to carry out sexual activity, affects more than 150 million men worldwide, and as many as 30 million men in the United States. While ED is often linked to high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, prostate cancer, injury, and […] The post Sunshine Helps Erectile Function appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson .
On "Overeducation"
Articles like this boil my piss. According to the BBC, a third of all graduates are "overeducated" for the jobs they currently have. This is up by over a fifth since 1992, and nearly a quarter of all workers in London are overeducated for their job versus 16% for the national background. At least according to the Office for National Statistics. It goes on to say that while a degree is most often a passport to higher wages/salaries, some of these stats can be explained by graduates deliberately choosing to do jobs. That makes it alright then. Well, it does acknowledge that another e... more »
Tit for Tat? Why Did Mueller Let Trump Off the Hook?
[image: undefined] Why did Robert Mueller end the Russia investigation when he did? He could have let it drag it out for another year or so and severely hurt Trump’s chances for reelection. But he didn’t do that. Why? Of course, we’re assuming that the investigation was never intended to uncover the truth. If it was, then Mueller would have interviewed Julian Assange, Craig Murray and retired members of the Intelligence Community (Ray McGovern, Bill Binney) who have shown that the Podesta emails were leaked by an insider (on a thumbdrive) not hacked by foreign agents. Mueller would... more »
Canadian Court: Father Found Guilty of Family Violence for Calling Daughter a Girl
[image: canadian-court-father-better-shut-up-about-trans-teen] The Supreme Court of British Columbia, Canada, has ruled that a 14-year-old girl can, without parental permission, get hormone treatments to change her sex, and it has also ruled that the father is guilty of “family violence” because he called her a girl.
Diversity Macht Frei?
Diversity is a Mxist control system specifically created to keep the people WEAK through division and... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
John Singleton, Maker of ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ Dies at 51
Singleton’s family said Monday that he died after being taken off life support, about two weeks after the director suffered a major stroke.
Is This a Real Video of the Coachella Ferris Wheel ‘Dancing’?
The ferris wheel at Coachella is definitely an engineering marvel.
Trump Says NRA ‘Under Siege’ by New York Investigation
In a statement responding to Trump's tweet, James' office said she is focused "on enforcing the rule of law."
Prosecutors Sue Feds to Stop Courthouse Immigration Arrests
Immigrant advocates say courthouse arrests have increased across the country under President Donald Trump.
Does a ‘New’ School Textbook Describe President Trump as Mentally Ill and His Supporters Racist?
There's a difference between voicing one's own opinion and describing the opinions of others.
Avenatti Pleads Not Guilty on Charges of Cheating, Lying
He was indicted earlier this month on 36 counts, including wire and bank fraud.
How Mass Media Became One-Sided
Joel Kotkin writes at New Geography on the forces that morphed major news media outlets from objective reporting to ideological mouthpieces, mostly aligned with progressive, social justice bias. His article is The Twilight of America’s Mega-Media. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. It’s far too early to predict which party will win next year’s […]
Larry Kudlow Discusses Latest Economic Numbers – Senator Grassley Goes Full Donohue…
National Economic Council Chairman Larry Kudlow appears on Fox Business to discuss the latest strong economic numbers including GDP growth, rising wages, low inflation, and strong capital investment. Additionally, Kudlow discusses current status of U.S. trade negotiations with China and … Continue reading →
More than 300 ‘overworked’ #nurses have killed themselves in seven years.
https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/29/300-overworked-nurses-killed-seven-years-9333484/?ito=social Advertisements
‘Biodegradable’ #plastic bags survive three years in soil and sea.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/29/biodegradable-plastic-bags-survive-three-years-in-soil-and-sea
Bond 25: Daniel Craig on his first day of filming in Jamaica
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6971817/amp/Bond-25-Daniel-Craig-day-filming-Jamaica.html
China develops unique heat-resistant material for #hypersonic #aircraft.
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1147843.shtml
#Fartlek Training: What is a Fartlek Run and How Can I Use it in Training?
https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/fartlek-training/?utm_content=in.fartlek-training&utm_source=runtastic&utm_medium=facebook.en&utm_campaign=cardio&utm_term=paid
New Research: The World Is Sadder, Angrier Than Ever Before
https://futurism.com/the-byte/world-sadder-angrier-emotions
Health Benefits of #Cotton Fruit
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2018/12/health-benefits-of-cottonfruit.html?m=1
Tea doesn’t need #sugar to taste good, according to science.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/sugar-tea-sweet-taste-study-university-college-london-leeds-a8890666.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1556525233
Dark Matter Gets a Reprieve in New Analysis.
https://www.quantamagazine.org/dark-matter-gets-a-reprieve-in-new-analysis-20190429/?fbclid=IwAR3Wate0opqJrsE_rwWVwlxNmgy1piVS4grMXYxTI_LuH1NY6utOvrVZl3k
#Arctic in trouble: Sea ice melt falls to record lows for early April
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/arctic-in-trouble-sea-ice-melt-falls-to-record-lows-for-early-april/
"Here’s the problem with the idea of 'toxic masculinity': It doesn’t seek to replace 'bad' masculinity with 'good,' or rational, masculinity. It seeks to annihilate masculinity altogether. The real toxic people are the ones pushing the idea of 'toxic masculinity.' You listen to them at your peril." #QotD
*"Here’s the problem with the idea of 'toxic masculinity': It doesn’t seek to replace 'bad' masculinity with 'good,' or rational, masculinity. It seeks to annihilate masculinity altogether. "If you asked an opponent of toxic masculinity what 'healthy' masculinity consists of, you’ll either (a) get no answer, or (b) get an answer like, 'Sensitive, empathic, emotional, giving.' In other words, you’ll get an answer describing a conventional definition of femininity. "This proves that the real purpose of defeating 'toxic masculinity' is to destroy masculinity itself. No ... more »
Drought-hit graziers welcome floodwaters 'like an old friend'
Floodwaters are swelling rivers in drought-ravaged outback Queensland and lifting the spirits of graziers.
Disabled dogs find 'forever homes' with families after alleged 'disgusting' cruelty
Generous Queensland families open their homes to disabled dogs found at death's door during a recent RSPCA raid of Storybook Farm Animal Garden Rescue, where it is alleged 37 animals were kept in an "horrific environment".
'Reel of shame': Chinese debtors exposed on big screen during Avengers: Endgame premiere
China ramps up a practice that shames debtors into paying by displaying their names and photographs on the cinema big screen, including at the premiere of the wildly popular Avengers: Endgame.
Black hole caught warping space-time during feeding frenzy
For the first time, astronomers have witnessed a black hole spraying jets of plasma into space like a rotating sprinkler. The unusual fireworks took place as the black hole swallowed material from a nearby star.
Hundreds of checklists published but new risk of section 44 challenge looms over election
We know dual nationals are not eligible for Parliament, but now the argument has extended to all 1,514 election candidates.
Job security key issue for Braddon voters lured back to Tasmania's resurgent mining industry
Secure work in mining and manufacturing is front of mind for voters in Tasmania's battleground seat of Braddon, which is held by Labor's Justine Keay with a 1.7 per cent margin.
Pakistan's 'Tyrion Lannister' waits tables while dreaming of dragons in Winterfell
Just In - 7 hours ago
As the north prepared for the battle against the Night King in the popular show Game of Thrones, people in a Pakistani city were surprised to see Tyrion Lannister serving flatbread at a local restaurant.
Trump Quips That Sending Illegals to Sanctuary Cities “Was Actually My Sick Idea”
[image: trump-quips-that-sending-illegals-to-sanctuary-cities-was-actually-my-sick-idea] President Trump said in Green Bay, Wisconsin, that it was his “sick idea” to send illegal aliens to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with immigration officials.
Regional Governments Advance New World Order - Behind the Deep State
[image: behind-deep-state-alex-newman-regional-governments-advance-nwo] VIDEO - Diving Behind the Deep State, Alex Newman demonstrates how “free trade” agreements gradually form sets of regional governments. With more and more being formed around the globe, how can we stop this progression of the New World Order?
This Is How B-2 Bomber Pilots Pull Off 33-Hour Flights
Breaking Defense *Defense News:* *Here’s how B-2 bomber pilots pull off gruelling 33-hour flights* WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Being a B-2 pilot means experiencing the rush of takeoff and the pressure of weapons drops while flying in the nation’s only stealth bomber. But it also involves having to manage nap times with your co-pilot during daylong-plus flights. “After you do a few [long-duration flights], anything under 20 hours doesn’t seem like a big deal,” said Capt. Chris “Thunder” Beck, a former B-52 pilot who recently graduated from B-2 pilot training school. Beck spoke ... more »
Award Winning Cop, Clergyman, and Teacher Arrested in Sting Trying to Have Sex with Children
[image: child]A steroid-abusing cop, a teacher, and a clergyman were among more than a dozen child predators arrested in a sting that lasted only 4 days.
Consumer Alert: Tylenol’s Empathy-Killing Properties Confirmed in 2nd Study
*Sayer Ji* - Another warning about one of the most popular pharmaceuticals around.
Government Mandates: When Money Comes With Strings Attached
*Rosanne Lindsay* - How the federal government sinks its teeth into everyone and everything.
Best Free (and Almost Free) Resources to Help You Eat a Plant-rich Diet
*Sofia Adamson* - There are tons of resources available online to get you on the path of eating a plant-based diet.
Preventing child abuse and death
In 2017, an estimated 1,720 children died from abuse, and 72% of them were younger than three years old. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. https://www.ojjdp.gov/enews/blogs/042419-ojjdp-child-abuse-prevention.html There is a media campaign with free images and messages you can download called "We Can."https://cantasd.acf.hhs.gov/we-can/ However, as I looked through them I saw only 2 that showed a Mom and Dad together, both active military, which is odd. Why couldn't there be a message about marriage, or the assumption of married parents? What are they afraid of?... more »
WHEN EVEN TWITCHY DOESN'T BELIEVE YOUR ATTACK ON A DEMOCRAT (updated)
So this showed up at Medium today: *Pete Buttigieg Sexually Assaulted Me* My name is Hunter Kelly. I am 21 years old. This is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do. For the past three nights, I have not slept even a single hour. I have vomited eight times. I was sexually assaulted by Mayor Pete Buttigieg. I didn’t know who he was back in February, only that he told me he was an important politician. When I started seeing him on television three weeks ago as a Presidential candidate, I thought about coming forward. How sketchy is this? So much so that even Twitchy isn't buy... more »
Socialists Won In Spain-- But Fascism Made A Comeback
On Friday, just as Spain was preparing to vote, Bob Dylan played at the Bizkaia Arena in Bilbao. His set list as been unchanged for the whole European tour-- until the Friday night gig when he added a rare song he doesn't play much, "Dignity." An old friend married a donostiarra and settled in her hometown, San Sebastián, about an hour and a half from Bilbao. They drove there for the concert with their 3 kids, all of whom took the song as an anti-fascist message in the middle of an election where the fascists were making a comeback attempt through the Vox party. Voter turn out wa... more »
If Anyone Would Know About No Hope of Getting a Date, It Would Be The Sissy Boys at the NTYs
It's been a really bad week for our betters in the ivory tower of the paper of record. *Anti-Semitic cartoons*, calling *Jesus a Palestinian* and now this *pathetic defense* of Ocasio-Cortez and socialism. They’re really covering themselves in glory these days. H/T to* WZ*
Mohawk Nation News 'Indian School's Out'
Read article at Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2019/04/28/indian-da
Dr. Jonathan Walton Named Dean at Wake Forest
Dr. Jonathan L. Walton has been named dean of the School of Divinity at Wake Forest University. Walton comes to Wake Forest from Harvard University where he served as the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, Pusey Minister in the university’s Memorial Church and Professor of Religion and Society at the Harvard Divinity School. In addition […]
Vancouver Neighbourhood Plagued with Gang Crime...Say, was there ever an investigation into the Police Hours spent on the Nuttall/Korody "Travesty of Justice"?
*Quiet Cul de Sac Street erupts in Daytime Street Brawl* *- Life as Usual in RCMP-policed Surrey, BC* It's getting worse by the day. Let's be frank. The Vancouver suburb of Surrey has always had a bit of a bad reputation. Bumper stickers used to say "Surrey by Choice" or make fun of "Surrey Girls". But it was never this bad. Read the story in today's MainZtream Media and I will have more thoughts to follow: *From Global News* "Video captures chaotic car chase, brawl in Surrey neighbourhood A quiet Surrey street was the site of a bizarre crime scene Saturday night involving a ... more »
Special Forces: The Secret Soldiers of World War II That Changed History
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: By Unknown U.S. Army photographer - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs divisionunder the digital ID cph.3a26521.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyrig] Here is their story. The concept of elite or “special” forces matured during World War II, and the term became synonymous with extraordinary heroism, particularly against long odds. The editors of WWII History magazine have put together a Special Issue, World War II Specia... more »
We Salute The Public Affairs Officer Who Simply Tagged This Photo As 'Fire Mortar Boom'
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * [image: U.S. Army/Capt. Justin Wright] Why wouldn't you? Fire. Mortar. Boom. That's really all you need to know about what's happening in this photo, and based on the tag, that's about all you get. For those who aren't familiar with PAO parlance: A "tag" is how you identify a photo so it shows up when you search for it. And really, what else should you search for if not: "fire mortar boom." The incredible image, and the even more awe-inspiring tag was surfaced by Defense News' Aaron Mehta on Twitter, and shows soldiers with Headquarters and Headqu... more »
Come About the USS Maddox: This Navy Warship Is Where the Vietnam War Began
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: By Unknown - U.S. Navy photo NH 97900, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1990649] We have all the history. The United States Navy commissioned the USS Maddox toward the end of World War II as a fast carrier escort for action in the Philippines and South China Sea. An Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer, the Maddox supported carrier raids against Japan and American operations on Okinawa after recovering from a Kamikaze attack earlier in 1945. She would also participate in UN operations during the Korean W... more »
America's World War II Sherman Tank: The Best Worst Tank They Had
*War Is Boring* *History, Europe* [image: By Malyszkz - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11305720] It got the job done. *For its part, the M-4 was good in 1942, adequate in 1943 and totally outclassed by 1944. Unfortunately for American tankers, the war lasted until 1945.* American tanks in World War II were generally inferior to their German counterparts. German tanks boasted better armor protection and more firepower. But armor and lethality don’t tell the whole story. The same American tanks were superior to their rivals in other impor... more »
Elizabeth Warren's College Plan Would Be a Disaster. Here's Why.
*Mary Clare Amselem* *Economics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks at the North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) 2019 legislative conference in Washington, U.S., April 10, 2019. To match Special Report USA-HOUSING/BILL REUTE] It's basic economics. The federal student loan system has been a massive failure. Each year Washington invests more in higher education, topping out at $93 billion last year, yet students are more indebted and ill-equipped for the workforce than ever. Despite the fact that eco... more »
Syrian gov’t has every right to launch Idlib operation: Russian FM
The Syrian government has every right to protect people living in the country, including Idlib province, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a press conference on Monday. According to him, the remaining members of the Islamic State and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (formerly known as Jabhat al-Nusra) terror groups outlawed in Russia continue to stage […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Transnational Organized Crime and National Security
U.S. Department of Justice (Source: Wikimedia) Traditional organized crime, ranging from the Italian-American mafia to street gangs, has long been a target of American law enforcement efforts. Unlike purely domestic organized crime, transnational organized crime, defined by the Justice Department as groups that pursue criminal activities across geographic boundaries, has profound national security implications. The FBI warns that transnational organized crime poses a diverse array of national security threats related to border security, government corruption both in the United Sta... more »
‘Cooperation’ and ‘Corrupt Intent’ in Barr’s Obstruction Analysis
Photo: Matthew Kahn On the morning of April 18, just hours before the long-awaited release of the Mueller report, Attorney General William Barr convened a press conference to reiterate what he viewed as the report’s “bottom line”: that the special counsel had failed to find sufficient evidence to show that President Trump or his campaign had colluded with Russia or obstructed subsequent investigations. Critics were quick to dismiss Barr’s remarks as last-minute spin on the president’s behalf, a claim facilitated by Barr’s decision to repeatedly paraphrase Trump’s signature mantra ... more »
"Tom Petty Was Right"
*"Tom Petty Was Right"* by Jim Kunstler "How to account for Americans being the most anxious, fearful, and stressed-out people among the supposedly advanced nations? Do we not live in the world’s greatest democratic utopia where dreams come true? What if the dreaming part is actually driving us insane? What if we have engineered a society in which fantasy has so grotesquely over-run reality that coping with daily life is nearly impossible. What if an existence mediated by pixel screens large and small presents a virtual world more compelling than the real world and turns out to be ... more »
Missouri to license 60 medical marijuana growers, 190-plus dispensaries
Missouri medical marijuana regulators announced they plan to issue 60 cultivation, 86 processing and 192 dispensary licenses in the state’s initial MMJ permitting round. Businesses can obtain applications online June 4. The state will accept them Aug. 3-17, with final scoring scheduled by the end of 2019. For more details – and links to various […] Missouri to license 60 medical marijuana growers, 190-plus dispensaries is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
High Times parent to close share offering; cannabis publication still eyes Nasdaq
The parent of the iconic cannabis magazine High Times will close its share offering by June 30, executive chairman Adam Levin told Marijuana Business Daily. High Times parent to close share offering; cannabis publication still eyes Nasdaq is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
IMF Report: U.S. Sanctions Severely Impacting Iran's Economy
Reforms in the region have become more urgent to decrease dependence on oil and create jobs, the IMF says [File: Ahmed Jadallah/Reuters] *VOA*: *IMF: US Sanctions Cutting Iranian Growth, Boosting Inflation * The International Monetary Fund is forecasting Iran's economy to shrink by 6% this year as it faces pressure from U.S. sanctions. In a report released Monday, the IMF said its estimates for Iran, which include the potential for inflation to top 40%, predate a U.S. decision to end waivers that have allowed some Iranian oil buyers to continue making their purchases despite new sa... more »
5 Responses to Climate Change DeniersHave you ever found...
Robert Reich - 8 hours ago
*5 Responses to Climate Change Deniers* Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with someone who denies climate change? Here are 5 responses to climate change deniers: 1) *The science is undeniable.* Scientists have concluded that the Earth’s temperature has been steadily climbing since the late 19th century, just when humans started emitting large amounts of carbon pollution into the atmosphere. And it’s intensifying. 18 of the 19 warmest years on record have occurred since 2001. And, no. Just because it snows doesn’t mean climate change isn’t occurring. You can see th... more »
Tracking the wild San Diego schools!
*MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019As seen in The Atlantic:* It's sad, but it's true: When it comes to issues of gender and race, there's nothing so improbable or odd that our liberal tribe's intellectual leaders won't be willing to go there. In these ways, we rack up votes for the disordered Donald J. Trump. Consider an essay which appeared last week in The Atlantic, one of the mainstream/liberal world's most venerable publications. Inevitably, the essay concerned a matter of "segregation" in the nation's public schools. Such language sets liberal hearts aflutter, but may cloud liberal thin... more »
UK COLUMN: Secret UK Bioweapons Animal Testing, Green New Deal, Belt & Road
*UKC News* | Patrick Henningsen and Mike Robinson cover the early week news round-up.
Is a Fake Rebellion Better Than No Rebellion?
Many of those jumping on the defense of Extinction Rebellion are using the argument that it doesn't matter if some of the Science is wrong, it doesn't matter if some of those behind the rebellion are disingenuous, what matters is it's getting large numbers of people together to protest against the 'Establishment'. Do they have a point? The post Is a Fake Rebellion Better Than No Rebellion? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
"The Wall Gave Way, and We Fell…"
*"The Wall Gave Way, and We Fell…"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – “Really… at your age… you should know better.” We had just come back from working on our derelict cottage on Sunday. We were recounting a heroic tale, with your editor as its leading man. We explained how we were setting roof rafters in place, walking along the top of the wall, when the wall gave way. We fell about 8 feet, but were unhurt. *All Fools: *There are young fools. And there are old fools. But men are essentially all fools. They are designed by nature to do dangerous, difficult, and often, dumb things –... more »
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São Paulo for Dance Lovers: What to Do and Where to Go
On this International Dance Day, The Rio Times releases an exclusive selection of theaters, rooms, clubs, and events that make São Paulo one of the world’s dance capitals. By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As Latin America’s largest metropolis, São Paulo’s got an incredibly vibrant cultural scene, one capable of fascinating the […] The post São Paulo for Dance Lovers: What to Do and Where to Go appeared first on The Rio Times.
John Singleton to Be Taken Off Life Support by Family Monday
The director of "Boyz in the Hood,"''Poetic Justice" and other films has been in intensive care in a Los Angeles hospital.
Did a California Public School District ‘Teach Pedophilia as a Sexual Orientation’?
A Christian conservative website and a group of activists in California responded with outrage to a classroom presentation's reference to the Ancient Greek custom of pederasty.
FBI Got Tip Just Minutes before Synagogue Attack
The FBI says the tips included a link to the post but didn't offer specific information about its author or the location threatened.
IS Leader Appears in Video for First Time in 5 Years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared in the video with a bushy grey and red beardwearing a black robe with a beige vest and seated on the floor with what appears to be a machine gun propped up next to him.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 118 – 2019
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Arctic Sea Ice Volume 28-Apr-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
The Evidence In The MH17 Case Doesn’t Point To Russia Or Ukraine
The real culprits are likely further west.
Pakistan's 'Tyrion Lannister' waits tables while dreaming of dragons in Winterfell
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As the north prepared for the battle against the Night King in the popular show Game of Thrones, people in a Pakistani city were surprised to see Tyrion Lannister serving flatbread at a local restaurant.
The first debate shows points of attack for the Coalition are the ALP's platform pride
If anything, the first debate affirms that the 2019 election is a conflict between a big target who argues the virtue of new direction and a small target arguing the dangers of swerving from the current path, writes Andrew Probyn.
MAGAnomics – Consumer Spending Up Bigly, Price Inflation Remains Low…
The professional financial punditry can’t explain it. Flummoxed academics run around bumping into walls amid economic numbers that continue to defy expectations. All caused by a simple return to common sense ‘America First’ MAGAnomics. Low unemployment (3.8%); wages growing (+3.2%); … Continue reading →
Frank B. Cross, In Memoriam (1955-2019)
I wanted to record the passing of my wonderful friend Frank Cross, a longtime faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin. Other obituaries will recall that he was one of the best (NDT) college debaters of the 1970s and a gifted teacher. I wish to highlight the tremendous loss to academia and legal scholarship. Frank contributed enormously by continually challenging himself. Already a UT faculty member, he embarked on a course of study in statistics that transformed his work and gave us new insights. He began an extraordinary run of publication in leading law reviews wit... more »
Prosecutors: Judge And Court Office Helped Illegal Alien Escape ICE
[image: prosecutors-judge-and-court-office-helped-illegal-alien-escape-ice] A judge and trial court officer in Massachusetts helped an illegal alien escape from Immigration and Customs Enforcement last year, federal prosecutors allege, and they now face multiple charges, including conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Impeachment Fervor by Democrats Fading as 2020 Draws Closer
[image: impeachment-fervor-by-democrats-fading-as-2020-draws-closer] Unless senior Democrat Party leadership loses its mind, impeaching President Trump looks like a dead issue.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/29/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Readers, more shortly! Especially on that lovable goof, Joe Biden…. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune 2020 Biden (D)(1): “Biden and Obama’s ‘Odd Couple’ […]
Afghanistan Opens Loya Jirga To Discuss Current Peace Talks With The Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (center) attends a consultative grand assembly known as the Loya Jirga in Kabul on April 29. *RFE:* *Afghanistan Opens Loya Jirga To Discuss Peace Talks * Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has opened a four-day Loya Jirga, or grand assembly, with more than 3,200 delegates seeking to agree on a common approach to peace talks with the Taliban. The Loya Jirga bringing together politicians, tribal elders, and other prominent figures was overshadowed by no-shows by several high-ranking officials, including Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, Ghani's partner in ... more »
Venezuela Burning: US Sanctions are Criminal Acts of Wars
A new study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has found that tens of thousands of Venezuelans have died as a direct result of Trump administration sanctions put into effect in August 2017, and that tens of thousands more are expected to die as a result of additional sanctions put into place in January of this year. Some noteworthy points: The sanctions are “depriving Venezuelans of lifesaving medicines, medical equipment, food, and other essential… The post Venezuela Burning: US Sanctions are Criminal Acts of Wars appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Libyan Strongman Haftar's LNA Launches Air Strikes On Tripoli
*Al Jazeera: **Air raids trap civilians in Libyan capital Tripoli* Haftar's eastern forces make aerial and ground push against militias allied with UN-recognised government. Libyan officials have said that eastern-based forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar have intensified their air attacks around Tripoli over the past two days. Haftar's self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) launched an operation to take the capital from the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) on April 4 and has been engaged in fighting with its militias in and around the city... more »
Chicago Shatters Spring Snowfall Record
Breaks 109-year-old record. See video. According to the National Weather Service, O’Hare International Airport, the official reporting station for the city of Chicago, received 2.5 inches of snow on Saturday, setting an all-time record for snowfall this late in the spring. The previous record was set in 1910, when Chicago received 2 inches of snow ... Read moreChicago Shatters Spring Snowfall Record The post Chicago Shatters Spring Snowfall Record appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Up to 33 inches (84 cm) of snow in two days
In the Colorado mountains west of Boulder, the last two days of April. Today Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible. ... Read moreUp to 33 inches (84 cm) of snow in two days The post Up to 33 inches (84 cm) of snow in two days appeared first on Ice Age Now.
After Mass Beheadings, Can Trump Still Claim 'Shared Values' With Saudis?
Saudi Arabia recently executed 37, most of them Shiites, for, among other minor crimes participating in a political protest. At least two victims were under 18 at the time of their "crimes." President Trump has spoken of our "shared values" with the Saudis. Is this what he means? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Why is Maria Butina in Prison?
[image: undefined] Russian gun rights activist and graduate exchange student Maria Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week for “conspiracy to act as a foreign agent without registering.” Her “crime” was to work to make connections among American gun rights activists in hopes of building up her organization, the Right to Bear Arms, when she returned to Russia. She was not employed by the Russian government nor was she a lobbyist on Putin’s behalf. In fact the Putin Administration is hostile to Russian gun rights groups. Nevertheless the US mainstream media and Trump’s J... more »
Congressional Letter to Fannie Mae Regarding their Patent on Residential Emissions Trading
May 13, 2010 It was recently brought to our attention that Fannie Mae’s former CEO, Franklin Raines, is credited with patenting a system for residential emissions trading (Patent No. 6,904,336). The patent was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office on November 9, 2002, and issued on June 7, 2005. The patent was assigned …
Letter to EPA from Congress on Proposed EPA Endangerment Finding
July 16, 2009 Second (and first) letter from the Congressional Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to Lisa Jackson of the EPA questioning the proposed EPA climate endangerment report and the exclusion of Dr. Alan Carlin from the preparation of the report. Download PDF
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF “ENDANGERMENT AND CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE FINDINGS FOR GREENHOUSE GASES UNDER SECTION 202(a) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT”
BEFORE THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY In re: Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act EPA Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0171 PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF“ENDANGERMENT AND CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE FINDINGS FOR GREENHOUSE GASES UNDER SECTION 202(a) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT” Filed by United States Representative …
An Exchange on Climate Science and Alarm
By Richard S. Lindzen March 2, 2008 Introduction On October 21-22, 2005, the Yale Center for Globalization held a conference on “Global Climate Policy After 2012″. Speakers holding a variety of views addressed the conference, but, as usual, there was little time for actual debate. It was understood that the papers presented at the conference …
AMICI CURIAE BRIEF OF CLIMATOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS
No. 05-1120 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS , et al., Petitioners, v. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY , et al., Respondents. On Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit AMICI CURIAE BRIEF OF CLIMATOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS SALLIE BALIUNAS, JOHN R. CHRISTY, …
Inside The Cockpit Of A B-2 Stealth Bomber
*Business Insider: **New video offers a first-ever look inside the cockpit of the legendary B-2 stealth bomber* * The B-2 Spirit bomber is a multi-role stealth bomber able to penetrate sophisticated enemy defenses to strike targets with conventional and nuclear payloads. * For the first time in the 30-year history of the B-2 program, the US Air Force has allowed a civilian journalist to record a flight from inside the cockpit of one of these powerful bombers. A new video offers a look at the inside of the B-2 Spirit bomber for the first time in the three-decade history of one of ... more »
Kenya and Ethiopia Cross-Border Initiative: A Move Towards Sustainable Peace
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 (IPS) - Many years of internecine conflict is being replaced by a new narrative of peace along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Communities that once fought each other are now dreaming of a joint journey towards a better future. Read the full story, “Kenya and Ethiopia Cross-Border Initiative: A Move Towards Sustainable Peace”, on globalissues.org →
Terror and Religion
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Apr 29 (IPS) - Just before nine o´clock in the morning of April 21st, Christians in Sri Lanka were in their churches peacefully celebrating Easter Sunday, while tourists were waking up in their hotel rooms. Suddenly explosions blasted three churches and three hotels. Among the ruins lay hundreds of wounded people, as well as 253 corpses of men, women and children. They had been killed and maimed because some fellow human beings believed they acted in God´s name and out of promises of an unproven, heavenly bliss if they killed themselves after obliterating people ... more »
Renewables to Become the Norm for the Caribbean
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
KINGSTON, Apr 29 (IPS) - Jamaica and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are embracing renewable energy as part of their plans to become decarbonised in the coming decades. Read the full story, “Renewables to Become the Norm for the Caribbean”, on globalissues.org →
Land Conservation: A Risky Business
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (IPS) - In light of land degradation and climate change, the protection of the environment is crucial—but the protection of the very people working tirelessly and with much risk to preserve nature should be just as important. Read the full story, “Land Conservation: A Risky Business”, on globalissues.org →
US Takes Back Signature on Arms Trade Treaty
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (IPS) - The United States dropped a political bombshell when President Donald Trump announced his administration would withdraw from the historic Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) which the former Obama administration signed in September 2013. Read the full story, “US Takes Back Signature on Arms Trade Treaty”, on globalissues.org →
The Army's New Sniper Rifle: Here is All We Know About It
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By Sgt Christopher Q. Stone - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imageRetrieve.action?guid=7baa342e20020673daf0364b22cf9a5c716a0456&t=2, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27065788] Up close and personal. *“The modifications improve reliability, durability, ergonomics and extended range performance.”* Despite a brief period of ambiguity wrought by budget-jousting among lawmakers in Congress, the Army’s new and improved sniper rifle is alive and well. *(This article by Jared Keller originally appeared at Task... more »
Robert Mueller’s Take Care Clause
President Trump disembarks Air Force One. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) When it was finally unveiled, the structure of the Mueller report was consistent with what onlookers expected: As Attorney General William Barr promised, Special Counsel Robert Mueller put together one volume on possible conspiracy between the Trump team and the Russian government and another on obstruction. Tucked into the back of the obstruction volume was a small, 12-page section in which the special counsel’s office tackled the legal arguments made by President Trump’s attorneys in his ... more »
Burger King May Sell Plant-Based Burger Across US This Year
The sandwich is made with a plant-based burger from Impossible Foods.
Corruption Claims, Mailbox Send Hawaii Power Couple to Trial
The case has morphed into a scandal characterized as the largest corruption prosecution in Hawaii history.
Police: 8 Shot, 1 Fatally, in Latest Baltimore Shooting
Bullet casings were found scattered on the ground near grills, and a table still had items on it that appeared to be left from a cookout.
Jewish Community will ‘Stand Tall’ after Synagogue Shooting
"Lori Kaye took the bullet for all of us," the rabbi said, his hands wrapped in bandages. "She didn't deserve to die."
Beluga Whale with Russian Harness Raises Alarm in Norway
It wasn't immediately clear what the mammal was being trained for, or whether it was supposed to be part of any Russian military activity in the region.
The CEO of US Bank was probably in town a few days ago; this can’t be good
1. Fox Hill Market & Deli is accused of “extortion” of immigrant workers “Fox Hill Market & Deli on Robie Street in Halifax is accused of being in violation of immigration laws,” I’m reporting this morning: The allegations are made by Eric Topping, an officer with the Criminal Investigations Section of the Canada Border Services Agency […]
Fox Hill Market & Deli is accused of “extortion” of immigrant workers
Fox Hill Market & Deli on Robie Street in Halifax is accused of being in violation of immigration laws. The allegations are made by Eric Topping, an officer with the Criminal Investigations Section of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and are contained in court documents obtained by the Halifax Examiner. The Fox Hill Market […]
I Waged a Massive Israel vs. Syria Tank War Simulation
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: By Flickr_-_Israel_Defense_Forces_-_401st_Brigade_Conducting_a_Patrol_of_Gaza_Border.jpg: Israel Defense Forces from Israelderivative work: NatanFlayer2nd derivative work: User:MathKnight - This file was derived from:, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikime] And it was brutal. It’s Israel versus Syria in board game ‘Days of Battle: Golan Heights’ The odds were staggering. Just 177 Israeli tanks facing horde of 1,400 tanks of the Syrian army. Just 200 Israeli infantry facing 40,000 Syrians. *(This article by Michael Peck originally ap... more »
Here's an Idea: Each Military Branch As A House On ‘Game Of Thrones
*Task and Purpose* *Game of Thrones, Americas* [image: https://www.hbo.com/content/dam/hbodata/series/game-of-thrones/episodes/1/game-of-thrones-1-1920x1080.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1200.675.jpeg] Can you guess which is which? Across the military, service members often squabble over which branch is best, smartest, strongest, dumbest, laziest, fattest, and fittest. It’s a tradition that dates back since the establishment of the branches, with soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coasties all vying not to be the worst (sorry, Coast Guard, but everyone knows it’s yo... more »
8 Times ‘Game of Thrones’ Ripped Off History
*Task and Purpose* *Game of Thrones, * [image: https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/5cc652251d6b8739f44c2c3d/master/w_960,c_limit/arya-kills-the-night-king.jpg] Is War of the Roses and Game of Thrones the same? George R. R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” may have its roots in history. The popular HBO television and book series draws many parallels to England’s “Wars of the Roses,” which took place during the 15th century. Fought between the descendants of King Edward III, the Wars of the Roses spanned several generations, and led to some of the bloodiest battles in the country’s hist... more »
Imagine This: What if Hitler Died During World War I?
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hitler_and_Mussolini_June_1940.jpg] Before becoming the ogre of Europe, Adolf Hitler was a corporal in the Bavarian 16th Reserve Infantry Regiment in World War I. Private Henry Tandey had a clear shot at the German soldier. He was so close that he could look his enemy in the eyes. Tandey could not have missed. But the man was wounded; one account of that far away day in 1918 says that the German was lying bleeding on the ground. In any case, the German soldier made no move to resist; he simpl... more »
Why You and Everyone Else Loves Game of Thrones
*War Is Boring* *Game of Thrones, * [image: w.hbo.com/content/dam/hbodata/series/game-of-thrones/episodes/8/episodes/70/ep70-default-1920x1080.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1200.675.jpeg] The brutal honesty of it all. Jon Snow and Ramsay Bolton finally clashed on the most recent Game of Thrones — and it was wonderful. The two illegitimate sons of lords fought over Winterfell during “Battle of the Bastards,” the ninth episode of the sixth season of HBO’s megahit fantasy series. *(This article by Matthew Gault originally appeared at War is Boring in 2016.)* It wasn’t lik... more »
The Grave of a Battleship (And So Much More): What It's Like to Visit Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy - http://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/arizona-bb-39/80-G-463589.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51109344] And much more. The Japanese torpedo bombers came in dangerously low to launch their torpedoes at the battleships on the east side of Ford Island at 8 AM on the morning of December 7, 1941. A stern voice bellowed over the USS Oklahoma’s bullhorn: “Man your battle stations!” Men scrambled on the Nevada-class battleship, but thei... more »
A Look Inside the Scheme to Eliminate Cash, Impose Negative Interest
By Clint Siegner Central bankers and politicians love inflation, but they need “bag holders” to have faith in the value of the fiat currency IOUs... more »
How Movement To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Prevailed Over Obstruction Of A Progressive Prosecutor
How the movement for Mumia Abu-Jamal fought—and defeated—an effort to obstruct potential pathways to freedom by progressive prosecutor Larry Krasner. The post How Movement To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Prevailed Over Obstruction Of A Progressive Prosecutor appeared first on Shadowproof.
For The First Time In 5 Years Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Was Pictured In A New Video
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi *FOX News*: ISIS leader al-Baghdadi pictured for first time since 2014, intel group says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was pictured in a new video for the first time since July 2014, SITE Intelligence Group said Monday. The video was released by ISIS’s propaganda arm al-Furqan. Rumors of al-Baghdadi’s death have persisted as ISIS militants who have surrendered to U.S.-backed coalition forces, believed their ideological leader abandoned their cause. Baghdadi also suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure and injuries sustained during a... more »
Vale Les Murray, the unofficial Australian poet laureate who spoke to the world
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The death of the Australian poet Les Murray at the age of 80 is a profound loss for his family and friends. It is also a great loss for literature, writes David McCooey.
Is Japan's imperial succession about to trigger a Y2K-style computer meltdown?
With the ascension of a new emperor, Japan is entering an era called "beautiful harmony". But the first change to the country's ancient imperial calendar in the digital age could lead to tech chaos.
Indonesia and Vietnam boats clash in South China Sea after 12 fishermen detained
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An Indonesian patrol vessel was rammed by two Vietnamese coast guard ships after intercepting an illegal Vietnamese fishing boat in its waters in the South China Sea.
How The Craft Of Air Guitar Evolved Into A Sport
Advertised as the “greatest thing you’ve never seen,” the 2019 U.S. Air Guitar Championships will take place this summer. Competitors from around the country will don elaborate costumes, construct fantastical personas and perform comedic pantomimes of famous rock solos. Impaling themselves with their air guitars, swallowing them and smashing them to smithereens, they’ll elevate guitar playing to heights only imagined by real guitarists. The winner will go on to represent the U.S. in the Air Guitar World Championships, which will take place in Oulu, Finland, in late August. read... more »
Canadian marijuana firm Canopy Growth set to build NY hemp facility this summer
Canopy Growth, a leader in the Canadian marijuana industry, will enter the U.S. cannabis market by building a $150 million industrial park in Kirkwood, New York, for the manufacture of hemp products. Company officials said Monday that construction will begin this summer on a 308,000-square-foot facility on a 48-acre property near the Pennsylvania border. Canopy announced in […] Canadian marijuana firm Canopy Growth set to build NY hemp facility this summer is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Massachusetts board cautions cannabis firms about evading permit limit rules
Massachusetts regulators warned they’ll crack down on any marijuana businesses that try to skirt license limits – and then look to misguide the state about ownership relationships. The warning by the state’s Cannabis Control Commission followed an investigative report by The Boston Globe. The newspaper reviewed some tactics certain firms appeared to use in attempts […] Massachusetts board cautions cannabis firms about evading permit limit rules is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Navy Warns China That Hostile Behaviour From Its Coast Guard And Fishing Boats Will Be Confronted
Chinese fishing vessels set sail for the Spratly Islands. Photo: AFP *CNBC: **US reportedly warns China over hostile non-naval vessels in South China Sea* * The head of the U.S. Navy warned China that hostile behavior from its coast guard and fishing boats will not be treated any differently from the Chinese navy, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. * These non-naval ships have been used to help Beijing stake its claim in the disputed South China Sea, the London-based newspaper reported Richardson as saying. * The warning comes as China increasingly relies on its coast guard and... more »
Kevin Shipp: Trump Coup Biggest Violation of Constitution in History
By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) President Trump says the Deep State tried and failed to remove him from office in a coup. Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says the attempted coup on Trump was a global conspiracy. Shipp explains, “Yes, this is a coup. This is the most shocking violation of the Constitution and criminal activity in the history, not just of America, but of a western government. Much of this rises to the level of treason. People need to understand how shocking this is. It was a clear conspiracy. There will be arrests and indictment... more »
Giuliani fires back at Hillary Clinton’s remarks on Mueller probe
After the Mueller Report was released, which was a huge ZERO, Hillary Clinton had the nerve to say that the only reason President Trump won’t be indicted is because he is president. Seriously? The Hildabeast had the gall to say that? Absolutely stunning. Rudy Giuliani, the President’s personal lawyer details Hildabeast’s crimes, the coming Ukraine corruption scandal which implicates Joe Biden, and the wide-ranging crimes committed. This is a huge “tell’ and is no accident or slip of the tongue. This is a shot across the bow in my opinion. Watch this: The hammer is getting ready to f... more »
Should a paper on mindfulness have been retracted? A co-author weighs in
Two weeks ago, we covered the retraction of a PLoS ONE paper on mindfulness following criticism — dating back to 2017 — by James Coyne. At the time, the corresponding author, Maria Hunink, of Erasmus and Harvard, had not responded to a request for comment. Hunink responded late last week, saying that she had been on … Continue reading Should a paper on mindfulness have been retracted? A co-author weighs in
European companies quick to seize opportunities of new trade deal with Canada
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29-Apr-2019 Canadians have complained that European barriers to trade, especially in the areas of agriculture, have impeded Canada's ability to take advantage of the new markets.
Korea, Chile eye early start of talks on Seoul's Pacific Alliance membership bid
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 The leaders of South Korea and Chile agreed to seek the early launch of negotiations on Seoul's bid to be an associate member of the Pacific Alliance.
Axiata seeks arbitration in Nepal tax case
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29-Apr-2019 Axiata Group's UK subsidiary and Nepal mobile unit filed a request for arbitration with the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, regarding a capital gains tax bill levied by Nepali authorities.
Des projets en vue avec la Russie, dont une zone de libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 “La Tunisie et la Russie examineront les procédures nécessaires pour mettre en place une zone de libre-échange entre les deux pays “, a annoncé le ministre du Commerce tunisien.
CETA : 30 organisations de la société civile demandent la fin de l'arbitrage entre investisseurs et États
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 30 organisations de la société civile demandent la fin du mécanisme d'arbitrage entre investisseurs et États qui bénéficie exclusivement aux investisseurs étrangers au détriment des Etats et des citoyens et mine la démocratie.
ALECA : démarrage, mardi, du 4è round des négociations à Tunis
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 La Tunisie s'apprête à accueil le 4ème round de ces négociations à partir du 30 avril 2019 à Tunis.
The Choiceless Choice - Notice to Readers
*"Opposition" Leader Andrew Scheer* *UPDATE: * Looks like I'm able to post, but without the "snippets" from the links. Looks like that was what was causing the posts to disappear. Just a quick notice to readers that, due to some weird glitch in Blogger this morning, I am unable to post about the topic I have chosen...The Choiceless Choice....in the upcoming Fall Canadian federal election. I have loaded links and quotes onto this page twice now and they have disappeared completely. The point I was going to make was that Canadians *by design*, have absolutely NO choice in the upcom... more »
Murder Charges Dropped Against Man After Video Showed the Cop Shot Himself
[image: shot]An 18-year-old man had murder charges dropped after surveillance video from a gas station showed that the cop shot himself.
New Bill Will Force Owners of Hybrid & Electric Cars to Pay Fees to Offset Gas They Don’t Buy
[image: cars]Because owners of hybrid and electric cars don't pay enough in fuel taxes, the government is going to force them to pay exorbitant annual fees.
Biden Under Attack by Far-left Democrats for Being too “Centrist”
[image: biden-under-attack-by-far-left-democrats-for-being-too-centrist] While some polls put 2020 Democrat hopeful Joe Biden ahead of Trump, the new progessive face of the Democrat Party thinks he is too moderate and likely won’t support him.
Kate Smith, “God Bless America,” Latest Targets of PC Police
[image: kate-smith-god-bless-america-latest-targets-of-pc-police] American singer Kate Smith and her beloved rendition of "God Bless America" have become the latest targets of the PC police.
What We Learned from the April 15 Emerson Poll
*Click to enlarge (source)* *by Thomas Neuburger* On April 15, just prior to Joe Biden's entry into the race, Emerson College Polling released their Democratic primary contest report. Two things to note before we go further. First, the poll of the Democratic primary shows four clear tiers of candidates (see graphic above): *Tier 1* — Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, far above the rest *Tier 2* — Buttigieg, O'Rourke, Harris and Warren, two-thirds below the leaders *Tier 3* — Castro and Yang, polling at 3% *Tier 4* — Everyone else Tier 4, everyone else, is polling at or below the choic... more »
Hooray! The Green New Deal Will Make Us Happier—By Shrinking the Economy
Sometimes you have to congratulate the progressive left on their ability to turn that frown upside down. When the laws… The post Hooray! The Green New Deal Will Make Us Happier—By Shrinking the Economy appeared first on IER.
Churches Have Become The #1 Target For Hate Attacks Worldwide
Crime scene officials inspect the site of a bomb blast inside a church in Negombo, Sri Lanka April 21. An estimated 253 people perished in a coordinated series of blasts targeting churches and hotels, shattering the relative calm that has existed in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka since a civil war against mostly Hindu ethnic Tamil separatists ended 10 years ago. REUTERS/Stringer *Michael Snyder, End Of The American Dream:* *Churches Have Become The #1 Target For Hate Attacks – An Average Of 105 Every Single Month* The bombings in Sri Lanka have once again put a spotlight on the rising... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 28th April 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Suspected Islamists Kill 6 Christians In church Attack In Burkina Faso
*BBC:* *Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church* Gunmen have opened fire on a church in northern Burkina Faso, killing at least six people, officials say. The attackers reportedly arrived on seven motorbikes at the end of Sunday's service and killed the pastor, two of his sons and three other worshippers. It is the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the West African country in 2016. Fighters affiliated to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group as well as the local Ansarul Islam have been active. *Read more* .... *More News On Yesterday's Church... more »
“Global warming: the evidence”
In climate science, “evidence” is “computer predictions.” Like when scientists predicted the end of snow in Australia 30 years ago and the demise of kangaroos. Sea-levels are expected to rise by between 0.5 and 1.5 metres Australia’s snowfields are likely … Continue reading →
US To Warm Faster Than The Rest Of The World
Twenty years ago, Tom Wigley predicted the US would warm 60-80% faster than the rest of the earth. 30 Jun 1999, 3 – The South Bend Tribune at Newspapers.com The US has been cooling for a century. Spreadsheet But no … Continue reading →
I Go on InfoWars (Again!)
By Kent Heckenlively, JD I was flipping around my various conservative channels last Sunday on the internet when I saw Alex Jones doing a special report on the “measles outbreaks” across the country. Besides being upset by what Trump had said about measles last Friday, Alex was putting forth an interesting theory. He was saying … Continue reading I Go on InfoWars (Again!)
South-East Europe In The International Relations At The Turn Of The 20th Century (I)
The principal aim of the German financial-economic Balkan policy was to transform the Ottoman Empire into “its own India” and for that reason Berlin became the chief protagonist of the Balkan status quo policy, helping to “the Bosporus’ sick man” to redeem. Subsequently, Berlin and Vienna aimed to prevent the creation of anti-Ottoman Balkan Alliance under the Russian umbrella.
Musings On Iraq In The News
I was quoted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg in "Iraq demands US Embassy delete 'offensive' Facebook post on Iran's Khamenei" in Kurdistan 24. The article was also re-posted on Hath al-Youm. Link to all of Musings On Iraq's original writings, appearances and citations.
Islamic State’s Car Bomb Innovations Interview With Hugo Kaaman
Camouflaged IS car bomb (IS VIdeo) Car bombs (VBIEDs) have been a favorite weapon of the Islamic State since its origins with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He used vehicle bombs to destroy the U.N. compound in Baghdad and kill the organization’s representative to Iraq Sergio Vieira de Mello and assassinate Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim in Najaf along with 125 others. By 2014, IS had taken the VBIED to a new level. Its conquest of territory allowed it to build car bombs on an industrial scale. It was able to armor them, to camouflage them as civilian vehicles and a number of other innov... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 29
1916 Ottomans defeated the British at Battle of Kut after 4 months captured 13,000 prisoners British lost 33,000 casualties One of largest UK defeats in WWI 1941 More British troops from 20th Inf Brigade arrived in Basra Iraq protested 1941 British Ambassador told British women and children to leave Baghdad because of expected war with Iraq 1941 PM Gaylani sent Iraqi forces to British air base at Habaniya Anbar 11th Inf Brigade ordered to Baghdad to later be deployed to Anbar UK Emb in Baghdad informed UK forces in Habaniya Iraqi army heading their way 1941 Iraqis flooded Habaniya... more »
'There is no one but us'.....
At 'Imperialism on Trial' event in Belfast, Ireland Ray McGovern answers a question about the role of the Catholic Church in politics. Raymond McGovern is a veteran CIA officer turned political activist. McGovern was a CIA analyst from 1963 to 1990, and in the 1980s chaired National Intelligence Estimates and prepared the President's Daily Brief. He received the Intelligence Commendation Medal at his retirement, returning it in 2006 to protest the CIA's involvement in torture. In January 2003, Ray co-created Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) to expose how inte... more »
Turmeric, Golden Milk chia seed pudding (anti-inflammatory)
Our daily lives can be hectic. In the midst of busy schedules, sometimes it can be difficult to just manage the basics when trying to balance our time and energy. Making time for three square meals every day can seem impractical. Unfortunately, the one meal we can’t afford to miss is the one we too […] The post Turmeric, Golden Milk chia seed pudding (anti-inflammatory) appeared first on Health Nut News.
Scientists say that traveling makes us much happier than any material wealth
(Editor’s Note: The last two times we shared similar stories to this one, it’s been quite controversial. Just remember, you don’t have to like what a study finds or even agree with it. And other people might feel comfortable (or uncomfortable) with things you don’t. Just please be kind to one another.) The first time […] The post Scientists say that traveling makes us much happier than any material wealth appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dr. Mercola’s top tips to optimize your mitochondrial health
If you want to avoid becoming a cancer statistic (and who doesn’t?) you’d do well to familiarize yourself with the metabolic theory of cancer. In August 2016, we presented the Mercola.com Game Changer Award to Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D., a professor of biology at Boston College and a leading expert and researcher in the field of […] The post Dr. Mercola’s top tips to optimize your mitochondrial health appeared first on Health Nut News.
A Scientist’s Spiritual Awakening
*Jeff Warren* - Could quietening the mind be possible in our faced-paced, Western lives?
Google Tracks Your Location and Shares it With Police, Even When Your Phone is Off
*Derrick Broze* - Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they aren't tracking your every move.
FSA scores direct hit on Syrian Army tank in northern Latakia (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Free Syrian Army (FSA) released footage on Monday of their troops firing an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) towards a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) tank in the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. According to pro-opposition activists, the attack was carried out near the Taoumeh front, which is where the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Navy says IRGC spy footage is ‘years old’
US Navy spokesperson Chloe Morgan told AFP that the video of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, recently released by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, “appears to be several years old” and was probably filmed during the ship’s last visit to the Gulf. The video in question shows an Iranian drone taking off from an air base and then shows the deck of the US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS executes 8 Syrian soldiers after ambush in eastern Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – More than 10 Syrian Arab Army soldiers were killed recently after the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) carried out a powerful ambush in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. According to reports from eastern Syria, the Islamic State laid the ambush against the Syrian Arab Army troops near the desert town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China to be offered Russia’s Su-57: report
Russia is reportedly eyeing exporting Su-57, its most advanced fighter jet, to China, an offer Chinese experts described as an indication of the close strategic relations between the two countries. While Chinese analysts are becoming convinced of the Su-57’s combat capabilities, some are skeptical whether the Russian warplane can integrate into the Chinese system since […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin considers building bridge from Russia to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked the Ministry for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic to study the project of a car bridge connecting Russia’s Primorsky Region and North Korea, the president’s envoy to the Far Eastern federal district said on Monday. “This question was discussed during Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin’s meeting with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes spotted along Syrian-Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – For the second time in two days, the Israeli Air Force has conducted flights along the Syrian-Lebanese border, prompting the Syrian air defense forces to raise their security levels. According to a military source in Damascus, the Israeli warplanes were likely conducting mock raids, but the flight path was similar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mexico: 1,300 Migrants Riot and Escape from an Immigration Facility
Mexican authorities have not released any information about injuries during the riot and escape, however, they did reveal that approximately 700 later returned to the shelter.
NYC to Ban Hot Dogs and Processed Meat to Improve Climate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio approved an ambitious $14 billion Green New Deal to combat climate change.
Fake Hate: Jewish Family Staged Anti-Semitic Attack Against Themselves, Vandalized Own Business
The three owners of the BerMax kosher cafe were arrested after calling the police and claiming that the female owner was assaulted and that the business was spray-painted with hate-related graffiti by attackers.
Transgender Teen Gets Court Order Against Father for ‘Misgendering’ Her
“I find that his father’s expressions of rejection of AB’s gender identity constitutes family violence.” A transgender teenager last week convinced a Canadian judge to make his dad stop “misgendering” him. In the April 15
Poway, California: Synagogue Shooter Killed One and Injured Four More
The author of this manifesto claimed that he burned a mosque in Escondido a week after the New Zealand shooting.
California Mayor Admits Local Government Has “Lost Control” of 5G Rollout
According to the FCC’s regulations, local governing bodies are not allowed to consider health risks when making decisions about 5G installations. Instead, cities and towns can only regulate cell sites based on the aesthetics and placement of the devices.
“My Generation Has Done Terrible Things”–David Attenborough
By Paul Homewood David Attenborough has made the astonishing statement that his generation has done terrible things, and that he couldn’t bear to think of the world he was leaving to his grandchildren because ‘the signs aren’t good’: Sir David Attenborough has showed his support for students striking over climate change and called their […]
Damon Keith, Noted Federal Judge in Michigan, Dead at 96
Venerable federal judge Damon Jerome Keith, a grandson of slaves and champion of civil rights and civil liberties, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to a report in the Detroit News. Keith’s career as a jurist spanned 10 presidents and five decades. From his bench in Michigan, the Detroit native ruled on cases […]
One Nation candidate touches dancer in US strip club in leaked footage
Just In - 13 hours ago
Prominent One Nation Senate candidate Steve Dickson is embroiled in another scandal after being filmed touching a dancer in a strip club while on a night out in Washington DC.
OH: The Ongoing Fight To End School Takeovers
I have been watching events unfold in Lorain, Ohio, site of both my first job and an absolute clusterfrick of epic proportions It's time for an update. You can find the complete story so far starting here, but the short form is that Ohio has a bone stupid law known as HB 70, passed using underhanded legislative shenanigans in order to get it run through quickly and without public discussion. The law takes over school districts that score low on state evaluations too many years and installs a mostly-state-appointed board which in turn hires a school tsar. HB 70 strips the powers from... more »
Eric Voegelin on Karl Popper: Rascally, Impertinent, Loutish
Karl PopperLeo Strauss and Eric Voegelin were contemptuous of Karl Popper’s work on political theory, *The Open Society and Its Enemies*. They thought that Popper’s depiction of Plato as a philosopher of totalitarianism was scandalous and a complete fabrication. In the 1950s, Popper was auditioning for an appointment at the University of Chicago, this alarmed Strauss. In his letter dated April 10, 1950, Strauss writes to Voegelin: May I ask you [Voegelin] to let me know sometime what you think of Mr. Popper. He gave a lecture here [at the University of Chicago], on the task of soci... more »
F-35s Only? The U.S. Marines Have a Long Way to Go
*David Axe* *Security, * As of early 2019 the Marine Corps had procured 135 vertical-landing F-35Bs as well as 23 F-35Cs for aircraft-carrier operations. By 2030 the Corps wants to have 420 F-35s spread across 20 front-line squadrons and two training units. *"The overall increase in the USMC F/A-18 inventory will help to further mitigate material shortfalls," according to the aviation plan. If all the upgrade, support and acquisition efforts proceed as planned, Marine F/A-18s could hold their own until their stealthy replacements finally arrive.* The U.S. Marine Corps is develop... more »
Problem: The Russian Navy Might Soon Have No Aircraft Carriers
*David Axe* *Security, * What this all means. *When the big ships decommission, smaller ones armed with long-range missiles could take their place. As a bonus, small ships don’t need huge, sinkable dry-docks for repairs.* The Russian navy might decommission its only aircraft without directly replacing the vessel, leaving Moscow’s fleet without any prospect of at-sea air cover for the first time in decades. *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* *Admiral Kuznetsov*, the Russian navy’s sole flattop, in October 2018 suffered serious damage at the 82nd Repair Shipyard in Rosly... more »
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Threatens War With Canada Over Plastic Garbage
*Task and Purpose* *Politics, Asia* [image: President Rodrigo Duterte speaks after his arrival, from a visit in Israel and Jordan at Davao International airport in Davao City in southern Philippines, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Lean Daval Jr.] The bombastic demagogue is at it again. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hates many things. Drugs. Gambling. God. Now we can add the global scourge of Canada to his hit list. The perennially furious strongman on Tuesday threatened to go to war against Canada over 103 container vans containing some 2,450 tons of "plastic scrap metal" ill... more »
No 'Silver Bullet': Why Russia's New Tank Round Has a Problem
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * While Russia may finally have a 125-millimeter sabot round that can threaten Western main battle tanks at range, only its handful of new T-14s tank are capable of actually using it. *Thus, while Russia may finally have a 125-millimeter sabot round that can threaten Western main battle tanks at range, only its handful of new T-14s tank are capable of actually using it. Optimistic claims that the 2A82 gun could be retrofitted to numerous older T-90s and T-72s so far appear not to have materialized.* The Soviet Union’s huge tank fleet was a cornerst... more »
Why an F-22 or F-35 Would Crush China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * All of the reasons. *Fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-22 and F-35 have cockpit displays that indicate to the pilot the various angles and ranges from which their aircraft can be detected and tracked by various enemy radars. The pilots use that information to evade the enemy by making sure to avoid zones where they could be detected and engaged. It is a technology that took decades for the United States to master—through a lot of trial and error.* The United States Air Force would maintain an “asymmetric” advantage over potential adversaries i... more »
Big Business: Recasting the Anti-Hero
Tyler Cowen’s previous book, Stubborn Attachments, is right in general, but wrong on particulars. His latest book, in contrast, is largely right on both. The world needed a new book to be pro-market and pro-business at the same time, and Tyler’s Big Business delivers the package. I’m almost tempted to quote Keynes: In my opinion […] The post Big Business: Recasting the Anti-Hero appeared first on Econlib.
Is Liberal Civilization a ‘Somewhere’?
Dan Klein continues his gallant battle to recover the word “liberal” for classical liberals. His last effort is “10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Call Leftists ‘Liberal’.” I have to confess that I am ambivalent about some of the arguments Dan makes here. He concludes his piece by writing that: In The Lion King, the spirit […] The post Is Liberal Civilization a ‘Somewhere’? appeared first on Econlib.
Science Confirms #Turmeric is as Effective as 14 Drugs
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Gravitational waves hint at detection of black hole eating star
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01377-2
Omura’s whale much more widespread across the globe than previously thought
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/omuras-whale-much-more-widespread-across-the-globe-than-previously-thought/
‘Avengers: Endgame’ has the MCU’s first canonically gay character
https://mashable.com/article/avengers-endgame-gay-character.amp?__twitter_impression=true
Artificial Intelligence Books to Read in 2019.
https://technologymoon.com/artificial-intelligence-books/
5 Hormones That Affect Your Mood
http://blog.brainpundits.com/5-hormones-that-affect-your-mood/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
#Statin Users, #CoQ10 Is Your New Best Friend.
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Shadow of Sarajevo 1914 Hangs Over Trump’s Golan Coup
Authored by Martin Sieff via The Strategic Culture Foundation: Trump and Netanyahu still congratulate themselves on getting the United States to recognize Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights. They should not. It looked like an absurd petty vanity in 1908 when the Austro-Hungarian Empire formally annexed the obscure Balkan provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Six… The post Shadow of Sarajevo 1914 Hangs Over Trump’s Golan Coup appeared first on The Duran.
Rachel Maddow’s Tin-Foil Hysteria Laid Bare In Devastating Twitter Takedown
Night after night Maddow told lie after lie - promising her viewers Trump was finally, actually, definitely finished for one reason or another. The post Rachel Maddow’s Tin-Foil Hysteria Laid Bare In Devastating Twitter Takedown appeared first on The Duran.
Spain’s socialists regaining ground as rising right-wing party bites off chunk of disgruntled voters
With the Spanish political landscape increasingly fragmented, voters went to the polls on Sunday to take part in the country’s third general election in four years. The post Spain’s socialists regaining ground as rising right-wing party bites off chunk of disgruntled voters appeared first on The Duran.
2019 State Elections could be snapshot of 2020
This information comes from Ballotpedia. States that are having important trifecta races this year. There are five states with trifecta situations where all of the state government are held in the hands of one political party. None of them are recognized as “swing states.” Kentucky—governor Louisiana—governor, state House, state Senate Mississippi—governor, state House, state Senate New Jersey—state House Virginia—state House, state Senate Kentucky – has historically been a heavily Democrat influenced state. In 2016 that changed. Republicans held all but the Secretary of State and A... more »
Fake climate science and scientists
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / April 29, 2019 Alarmists game the system to enrich and empower themselves, and hurt everyone else by Paul Driessen The multi-colored placard in front of a $2-million home in North Center Chicago proudly proclaimed, “In this house we believe: No human is illegal” – and “Science […]
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Cory Booker rightly questions why corporations are hoarding the wealth created by the work of their employees. And Richard Reeves wonders why so many workers are left unable to find jobs with even remotely decent wages, particularly without signing over their lives in the process: (I)he Great Recession also shone a light on trends long predating the downturn, not least in terms of stagnant wage growth for so many workers. By comparison with the postwar years, economic growth has been slow for the last few decades. At the same time, the tr... more »
Wealthy Elitists Freak Out As Hordes Of Homeless People Take Over Their Neighborhoods All Over The West Coast
By Michael Snyder The elite are very “tolerant” of the homeless until they start showing up in their own neighborhoods. Even though the mainstream media... more »
Boeing Kept Mum to Customers, FAA About Disabling of 737 Max Warning System
Even more bad facts about the Boeing 737 Max are coming out.
Google Tracks Your Location and Shares It With Police, Even When Your Phone is Off
By Derrick Broze Even if you disable GPS, deactivate phone location tracking, and turn off your phone, it’s still possible for Google and the NSA... more »
Ukraine President-Elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy Offers Russians Citizenship
Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would grant citizenship to ‘representatives of all nations that suffer from authoritarian and corrupt regimes.’ Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters *DW:* *Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy offers Russians citizenship* Volodymyr Zelenskiy has offered to grant Ukrainian citizenship to Russians, responding to a similar move by Russia. However, he coupled the offer with a dig at the situation in the neighboring country. President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy has offered Ukrainian citizenship to Russians, but combined the proposal with criticism of the Kremlin. ... more »
MORE MEASLES MANIA IN THE MEDIA
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U.S. and Israel Should Recognize the Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocide
Assyrian International News Agency - 14 hours ago
Last week Turkey recalled its ambassadors to America and Israel. That decision came in response to Israeli forces killing 60 Palestinian protestors attempting to cross the Gaza border.
Trump’s Deal of the Century Demands Unconditional Palestinian Surrender
Trump’s Deal of the Century Demands Unconditional Palestinian Surrender by Stephen Lendman, https://stephenlendman.org/ Oslo was a Palestinian Versailles, Arafat’s disgrace, an accord to let Israel steal West Bank and East Jerusalem land from its rightful owners, dispossessing them, along with looting Palestinian resources and a whole lot more harming them. – Invited to attend the […]
Living Amidst The Carnage
Chris Hedges has been in Canada lately -- specifically, in northern Alberta -- surveying the plight of a Cree reserve, surrounded by the Tar Sands. He describes the process involved in extracting bitumen: Tar sands oil is a thick, mucky, clay-like substance that is infused with a hydrocarbon called bitumen. The oil around Beaver Lake is extracted by a process known as steam-assisted gravity drainage, which occurs under the earth and is similar to fracking. Farther north, extraction is done by strip-mining the remote boreal forest of Alberta, 2 million acres of which have already b... more »
Title and wording in the 2018 Farm Bill
Before firing people or putting them in jail for using the wrong pronoun for a guy who's feeling girlish today, or maybe “theyish” tomorrow, I suggest renaming the Farm Bill. 80% of the Farm Bill is food assistance, and it's just silly to call it anything else. The 2 issues aren't related at all--but sloppy language increases confusion during partisan debates. The 2018 Farm Bill (Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, HR2) is $867 Billion over 10 years. It dwarfs the budgets of the NIH, CDC and FDA, probably because good nutrition does contribute to good health. 42% of low income w... more »
Fact Check looked at key claims from the debate. This is what we found
Just In - 14 hours ago
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten won the audience vote in the first leaders' debate in Perth. But was the more persuasive leader also the more accurate? RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look.
Norwegian fishermen found this whale wearing a harness. The words on the strap raised concerns
Just In - 14 hours ago
A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appears to be Russian-made raises the alarm of Norwegian officials, prompting speculation the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility.
'I wanted to help change the conversation': History of Aboriginal archaeology wins literary prize
Billy Griffiths' Deep Time Dreaming, which charts a revolution in how we understand Australian history, wins Book of the Year at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
Jakarta to no longer be capital of Indonesia: Planning Minister
President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of south-east Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, Bambang Brodjonegoro says.
CONVENTIONAL WISDOM IS MAKING DEMOCRATIC VOTERS TIMID
Donald Trump is on the ropes, the least popular president in the history of polling over the first years of his term, and, by some measures, he seems almost certain to be defeated in 2020 by any decent Democratic candidate. New Post/ABC poll: 55 percent of Americans say they definitely will not vote for Trump. Among women, it's 62 percent (!) Among college educated whites, it's 54% (cc @RonBrownstein). pic.twitter.com/8aNqTtJ8Iq — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) April 29, 2019 And yet, if two stories in *The New York Times* are any indication, Democratic voters believe that the odd... more »
Ohio and Connecticut Utility Regulators “Wined and Dined” by Energy Lobbyist in 2017. Ohio Regulator Working for Industry Again.
By B.N. Frank Every state has a Public Utility Commission (PUC) whose role is to protect customers by regulating utility companies. Unfortunately PUCs have been... more »
SitRep Syria: KurdIShIS/ Smuggling Syrian Oil for Usrael Arms/Idlib And Still More...
* Yes indeed the KurdIShIS special relationship is finally getting more attention. To which I can only say “It’s about time” people see what is right in front of their eyes!! Not only is it about time, it’s long, long overdue. This collusion has been well obfuscated by the media. Alt and mainstream. Though the symbiosis between the two allegedly disparate groups was obvious for those with eyes to see and an intention to actually expose the agenda. Rather then continue to claim that the YPG was “fighting” ISIS. As was done by the “fiction writer” Elijah Magnier. Moon of Alabama. 2... more »
CO2: The Greatest Scientific Scandal of our Time
by Zbigniew Jaworowski, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. On Feb. 2, 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) again uttered its mantra of catastrophe about man-made global warming. After weeks of noisy propaganda,for Policymakers” of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, 2007, was presented in grandiose style in Paris to a crowd of politicians and media, accompanied …
THE EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS FILE: Digest of reports!
*MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019Starting tomorrow, Leadership down:* Is it true, what we told you last year? Is it "all anthropology now?" By that, we meant the following. We meant there was no reason to think that we modern Americans were going to be able to find our way out of current mess. As a species, we simply aren't built for that task! After all, consider what Professor Harari has said in a best-selling book which has been endorsed by Bill Gates *and* Barack Obama: As it turns out, we humans aren't "the rational animal" after all! According to Professor Harari, our species took c... more »
Mike Pompeo and the CIA's Business Model
A recent speech entitled "Why Diplomacy Matters" (a rather ironic title once you learn what was said in the speech) given at Texas A&M University by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives us an inside view of how this gentleman did business while he was at the helm of the Central Intelligence Agency. While it should come as no particular surprise to anyone, it is interesting to see exactly how a former Director of the CIA interpreted the business model of the world's largest intelligence agency. Before we get to the key part of this speech, let's open by looking at how Mr. Pompeo war... more »
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From Jenna Orkin US government spent over $500m on fake Al-Qaeda propaganda videos that tracked location of viewers On South America's largest solar farm, Chinese power radiates US sanctions on Venezuela responsible for 'tens of thousands' of deaths, claims new reportEvicted by Matthew Desmond review – what if the problem of poverty is that it’s profitable to other people? The intensification of the water footprint of hydraulic fracturing Border Patrol Releasing Thousands of Illegal Immigrants in TucsonNRA president Oliver North just resigned in a dramatic fashion as rumors of infigh... more »
UN 1954 : “The changes in climate that people think they experience are seldom real”
The changes in climate that people think they experience are seldom real. Extremes of heat or cold, of drought or rainfall, occur at intervals, many years apart. Because those of childhood seem most dramatic, they are longest remembered, and we … Continue reading →
Scientists Hoping To Inspire “Naked Fear” In Canada
Like most other places, scientists say that Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the Earth. ‘Findings Should Inspire Naked Fear’: Canada Warming at Twice the Global Rate
Is The Russian Navy Training Whales To Be Weapons?
Tromsø läheltä norjalaiset kalastajat vapauttivat maitovalaan valjaista joissa teksti: "Equipment of St. Petersburg". Epäily että karannut Murmanskin laivastotukikohdasta #sotavalas #turpo pic.twitter.com/n9uSNupQYD — Samuli Haapala (@SamuHaa) April 27, 2019 *Daily Mail*: *Fishermen discover beluga whale 'trained by Russian Navy' and wearing a harness off of Norway* * Norwegian fisherman have freed a beluga whale wearing a tight harness * The crew jumped into the freezing water to release it on Friday * The strap featured a camera mount and 'equipment of St. Petersburg' label * Th... more »
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*Rapper arrested for sending son to school in Lyft ride* *Sending your kid to school in a taxi would once have been regarded as a safe option. Being arrested for it seems excessive* A New Orleans rapper known for a raunchy, sexually charged viral hit was arrested after sending her 5-year-old son to school alone in a ride-sharing service, authorities said. Reiona Oliver, 27, was arrested Tuesday on child desertion charges in Louisiana after putting her son in a car that picked him up in Chalmette. She then told the driver to take the boy to school in New Orleans, roughly 8 miles... more »
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*Galileo and the Medicis brought Revolution and Truth* Those who cherish freedom must recognize the work of today’s solar science revolutionaries Jeffrey Foss, PhD Practically everyone knows that Galileo is a heroic figure in the rise of modern science. Most people do not know, however, that the scientific revolution that Galileo launched relied on the support and protection of the Medicis. The very name of this family signifies the marriage of power and wealth that strikes fear and loathing into the hearts of those among us who – how shall I put it? – lean to the left. But with... more »
Trivia : April 29th
These things happened on this date in history…. Rodney King Riots April 29, 1992 The four white police officers accused of beating Rodney King are acquitted. Los Angeles street riots followed – the worst U.S. riots in 75 years. 51 people were killed, 2,383 were injured, and more than 9,000 were arrested. Refugees evacuated to U.S. Navy ships Vietnam War – Saigon Embassy Evacuation April 29, 1975 The American embassy in Saigon, Vietnam is evacuated. 1,373 U.S. citizens and 5,595 Vietnamese and third-country nationals are evacuated to U.S. Navy ships. Saigon would fall to the North Vi... more »
China Continues To Destroy Historical Muslim Sites
1/6 My interpretation of the demolition of significant mosques (part or whole) in Xinjiang, based on @shawnwzhang 's gathering of satellite evidence: https://t.co/BekCNCnoj0 @XJscholars — James Millward (@JimMillward) April 24, 2019 *Business Insider:* *Before-and-after photos show how China is destroying historical sites to monitor and intimidate its Muslim minority* * China is waging an unprecedented crackdown on a Muslim minority called the Uighurs, who live in the country's western frontier region, Xinjiang. * Muslims have for centuries settled in the region, sometimes referred... more »
Bolsonaro says ministers should back the government or remain quiet
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday 27th that his ministers should follow his line of thinking or be “silent” should they disagree. “Who names and appoints the president of Banco do Brasil? Is it not me? I do not need to say anymore, then,” said […] The post Bolsonaro says ministers should back the government or remain quiet appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife, São Paulo party, music, forró, Bixiga, best shows, party, música brasileira, Centro, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Jorge Aragão (Mooca) – Tonight, Rio de Janeiro’s samba master Jorge Aragão performs at Bar Tempo, in Mooca. Aragão’s talent and captivating samba songs promise to offer a […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Samba do Trabalhador @ Renascença Clube (Andaraí) – One of the most authentic samba nights in the city, Samba Do Trabalhador, led by the legendary musician Moacyr Luz, will […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Check Out Russia's 'Stealth' Kilo-Class Submarine. Here's What It Can Do.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We have details. *Finally, Russia bought six 636.3 submarines to shore up its own submarine fleet. The last submarine, Kolpino, was launched in February from the Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg. Kolpino will serve in the Black Sea Fleet, where it could conduct future cruise missile strikes against ISIS targets. Russia has apparently halted further purchases of the Kilos, seeking to transition to the Lada class.* Unlike the United States Navy, which went all-in on nuclear power, Russia maintains fleets of both diesel and nuclear-powered submarin... more »
America's Worst Nightmare: Would Russia Sell Stealth Technology to China?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * It could happen. *The likelier hypothesis, and the one recently floated by Chinese aircraft designer Wang Yongqing in an interview with Chinese outlet Global Times, is that the Chinese are interested in the Su-57 for training and R&D purposes. A deep dive into the Su-57’s design—especially if they get one with the much-anticipated, second stage Izdeliye 30 engine—could provide Chinese aerospace engineers with insight in ways to improve the J-20’s design or production process.* Having formally cleared the Su-57 for export earlier this month, Russia ... more »
The U.S. Air Force Has Revealed a New Program to Build Laser Weapons and Much More
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Aggressive pursuit of hypersonics, lasers, networked cruise missiles, artificial intelligence, smart bombs and cyberwar inform the conceptual and technical basis for the Air Force’s new “Vanguard” programs, new Air Force strategic efforts to synthesize science and technology with prototyping and emerging weapons systems. (Washington, D.C.) Aggressive pursuit of hypersonics, lasers, networked cruise missiles, artificial intelligence, smart bombs and cyberwar inform the conceptual and technical basis for the Air Force’s new “Vanguard” programs, new Air F... more »
You Won't Beat the A-10 Warthog In Battle (It's a Flying Tank)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * “The A-10 is not agile, nimble, fast or quick,” Haden said. “It’s deliberate, measured, hefty, impactful, calculated and sound. There’s nothing flimsy or fragile about the way it is constructed or about the way that it flies.” *The debate about what, if anything, might replace it is likely to continue.* Known for an ability to keep flying after taking multiple rounds of enemy machine gun fire, land and operate in rugged terrain, destroy groups of enemy fighters with a 30-millimeter cannon and unleash a wide arsenal of attack weapons, the A-10 is descr... more »
The benefits that places like Dayton, Ohio, reap by welcoming immigrants
Theo J. Majka, Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Local policies can help immigrants get settled, but there is no way to protect newcomers from national policies or politics.
Is there a 'feminine' response to terrorism?
Sabrina Karim, Assistant Professor, Department of Government, Cornell University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
After the Christchurch mosque shootings, New Zealand's prime minister didn't start a war on terror. She covered her head, cried, paid for funerals and passed gun control. Is it because she's a woman?
For Games Of Thrones Fans, Here Is How You Storm A Castle
*William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics*: *How to Storm a Castle* *Just a few suggestions for any Iron Throne wannabes.* The past seasons of Game of Thrones were full of castle-storming goodness, and that's unlikely to change for the show's eighth and final outing. While humanity hasn't had dragons to help breach a foreboding keep, it's gotten pretty good at the art of the siege. Here are a few pointers for whoever makes a grab for the Iron Throne this season. There's perhaps no military action older than castle storming. Whether you're talking about paleolithic Scotland, medieval ... more »
Fox Viewers Heard Napolitano Say This About Trump "That Is Immoral, That Is Criminal, That Is Defenseless And That Is Condemnable"
Fox News doesn't have Andrew Napolitano's segment about how Trump obstructed justice up on YouTube. If they wanted a lot of clicks, they'd have it available. As always, though, Fox would rather protect Trump. The random-- and partial-- posting above is likely to be taken down for infringement of Fox's material... so watch it quickly. What is relatively easy to find, though, is Napolitano's written OpEd for Fox News. Trump, a non-reader, is less afraid of the written word than the televised spoken word, so somehow this remains available. Last week, Attorney General William Barr r... more »
Marijuana Business This Week: Honing IL legalization language, taking reservations in Massachusetts, hempseeds enter space & more
Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: LEARNING THE LANGUAGE: Substantial language to incorporate into a bill legalizing adult-use marijuana in Illinois could come as early as Tuesday, according to one of its key proponents. In early April, an Illinois Senate panel advanced a placeholder legalization bill that […] Marijuana Business This Week: Honing IL legalization language, taking reservations in Massachusetts, hempseeds enter space & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Morrison and Shorten battle over taxes, electric cars and climate change
The first debate between the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader prompts a bitter battle of words over Clive Palmer, preferences and economic credentials.
Poll reveals 76 per cent of voters picked a side before campaign began
Results suggest Australians have largely tuned out of the 2019 campaign and are paying significantly less attention than they have in previous years.
Cricket Australia blames communication breakdown for women's T20 tournament snub
Cricket Australia blames a "communication breakdown" for why its best female players will not take part in an upcoming T20 tournament tournament in India.
Navy warships to be built in Perth under Coalition election pledge worth $1b
Three new warships costing up to $1 billion will be built in Western Australia under a Coalition election pledge that has taken some defence industry figures by surprise.
Man dies after being crushed by machinery on Darwin worksite
Just In - 16 hours ago
It is believed the man was at a worksite on Wishart Road in Tivendale when he was fatally injured about 3pm today.
Morrison and Shorten face off in Perth in first leaders' debate
The first debate of the election in Perth has wrapped up, as the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader took well-rehearsed campaign attacks to the west.
Jakarta to no longer be capital of Indonesia: Planning Minister
Just In - 16 hours ago
President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of south-east Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, Bambang Brodjonegoro says.
Bullshitter Bill or Sharia Shorten?
Shorten’s energy crisis in the making for Labor Robert Gottliebsen’s article, in the ‘Australian’, 11/4/19, may force the many potential buyers of EV’s to proceed with caution: The danger came home to him, when he met up with an affluent, long-time Melbourne acquaintance who lives in a street where there are six Tesla cars. If […]
Supreme Court ditches Clean Water Act conviction posthumously
His crime? Building a firebreak ditch and some ponds on his Montana property. The post Supreme Court ditches Clean Water Act conviction posthumously appeared first on CFACT.
How to break Australia’s backbone
Every day, vested interests, toxic environmentalists and green alarmists (often foreign-funded or tax-exempted) are using every worry they can discover or invent to break the backbone of Australia. The post How to break Australia’s backbone appeared first on CFACT.
A new and deeply meaningful rite of passage
Last night, Miss D. and I drove down to the DFW metroplex. This morning, I'll take the oath of allegiance and become a citizen of the United States of America. It's been a long journey to get here. When I first became eligible to apply, after having held a permanent residence permit (the so-called "green card") for five years, I was in the throes of medical treatment for a nasty injury suffered during my work as a prison chaplain. That, and its (permanently partially disabling) consequences, took up all my time and attention for several years, as I worked to rebuild my life and ... more »
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The Framing of Michael Flynn AND Because Mueller Found No Collusion
President Trump should PARDON General Flynn From bongino.com and the federalist.com: The article on bongino.com setups up the how, why, and where General Flynn received a phone call from the Russian ambassador, and why he called. General flynn received the call while on vacation with an unsecured phone which was easily traced, intercepted, and monitored (read recorded) by the Odimwit minions. Now knowing the “collusion” is proven to be a hoax, something we all knew to start with, we proceed to article 2. President Trump should pardon General Flynn. From the federalist.com, we find o... more »
Dying on the Job: How Workers Get Hurt When Businesses Keep Deadly Secrets
OSHA reversed a rule that would have provided more information about workplace dangers nationally. It decided to stop requiring large employers to electronically report injury and illness data. OSHA still requires employers to document this information, but they don’t have to tell anyone.
Pro-Vaccine Nurse has Family Outbreak of Mumps and is Accused of not Vaccinating
Kami Altenberg Schaal has been a professional nurse for 22 years. She and her family are fully vaccinated and she considers herself pro-vaccine. The post Pro-Vaccine Nurse has Family Outbreak of Mumps and is Accused of not Vaccinating appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Is it all a Game for Jair Bolsonaro?
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On the day that Bolsonaro complained of gay tourists and the Banco do Brasil commercial, creating a (desired?) media hype in the process, the country’s accounts took a R$ 50 billion hit. Unnoticed and uncommented. Here the chronology narrated by Vinicius Torres Freire, in Folha de S.Paulo: […] The post Is it all a Game for Jair Bolsonaro? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sales and Rental Prices of Commercial Real Estate Have Declined in 12 Months
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From April 2018 to March this year, the average sale price of real estate fell by 3.49 percent. New rents were down 1.56 percent. Sales and rental prices of commercial real estate fell over 12 months in the ten cities surveyed by FipeZap. From April […] The post Sales and Rental Prices of Commercial Real Estate Have Declined in 12 Months appeared first on The Rio Times.
18 Things “Gringos” who Moved to Brazil Would Like to Tell You
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Being a fresh gringo to Brazil has given many some insights on the cultural differences between Brazil, the U.S. and Europe. Here are some lessons many have learned during their time in Brazil. 1. “In Brazil it is cheaper to buy fruits and vegetables at the market […] The post 18 Things “Gringos” who Moved to Brazil Would Like to Tell You appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Cease-Fire Between Brazil’s Drug Gangs may be Responsible for the Recent Drop in Homicides
[image: A Brazilian soldier, part of the federal intervention, guards a street during an operation against narcotics factions. The government says that policy decisions like these operations are what has caused a recent drop in crime. (Photo: C.H. Gardiner)] By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Authorities are claiming a decrease in homicides in the north of Brazil is the result of government policy, but there is evidence that the drop may be due to internal politics between drug factions. Brazil’s two largest narcotics organizations, Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando ... more »
From a Jewish Constituent to her State Senator on Vaccination Mandates
Below is a letter from a Jewish woman to her Senator regarding vaccination choice. The letter is anon for her safety. We live in a tenuous time. Jewish Americans especially. We had a shooting at synagogue on Passover in San... more »
Velociraptor: The Name a U.S. Marine Gave to the F-35 (And This Is Why)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * “The F-35’s—twenty-four to zero kill ratio—killed all the targets." The United States Marine Corps’ top aviation officer offered an upbeat assessment of the Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) to the House Armed Services Committee during his *testimony on July 6*. The stealthy new jump-jet is performing well during training exercises despite using an interim software configuration that affords the pricy aircraft only a fraction of the capabilities the Pentagon requires of it. *(This first appeared back in 2016.)* To illustrate his point,... more »
Libyan National Army says they have proof Turkey is supporting ISIS
The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, said on Monday that it possessed documents and other evidence confirming Turkey’s support for Daesh*. “Turkey is one of the countries supporting terrorism around the world. We posses leaked #Turkish documents and other evidence that prove the Turkish regime’s support for #ISIS,” LNA said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Forgotten war: Death toll in Yemen to reach 233,000 by end of year
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The death toll from the ongoing war in Yemen will reach a staggering 233,000 if it continues until the end of 2019, a new report from the United Nations said. According to the UN report, of the 233,000 estimated deaths in Yemen, 102,000 will be combat-related and the remaining 131,000 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian jets rain airstrikes on jihadist forces in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – For the fourth day in a row, the Russian Air Force has unleashed a plethora of airstrikes over the northwestern region of Syria. According to a military source in nearby Hama, the Russian Air Force heavily targeted the jihadist-held town of Tramla in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IRGC commander says peace talks with Trump will never happen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The most well-known commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Major General Qassem Soleimani, stated on Monday that his nation will never hold peace talks with the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. “By putting economic pressure on Iran, America wants to force us to enter talks with this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist ambush kills several Syrian soldiers in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – A number of Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers were killed this week after a group of jihadist rebels carried out an ambush in the northwestern countryside of Hama. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels struck the Syrian Arab Army’s positions at the Al-Athar Checkpoint that is located just […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In video: Two Syrians released from Israeli prison after remains of IDF soldier were returned
Footage released on Sunday, shows two Syrians arriving at the Quneitra crossing after they were released by Israel following Russia’s intervention. Zidan al-Tawil and Ahmad Khamis were seen getting out of an ambulance at the crossing in the Syrian Golan Heights. Khamis later pushed the wheelchair-bound al-Tawil away. The release reportedly came after Moscow helped […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US-backed forces allegedly trading Syrian oil for Israel weapons
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is allegedly trading Syrian oil to Israel, a new report from the Kuwait-based Rai Al-Youm newspaper reported. Citing local sources, Rai Al-Youm claimed that the Syrian Democratic Forces were swapping oil from eastern Syria for Israel weapons and military equipment. The Kuwaiti newspaper claimed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran, Russia preparing to hold joint naval drills in Persian Gulf
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The naval forces of Iran and Russia are preparing to hold joint drills in the Persian Gulf waters, the Mehr News Agency reported. Citing Iranian naval commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, the Mehr News Agency reported that the joint naval drills will take place in Iran’s southern waters. “Based on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China develops unique heat-resistant hypersonic aircraft
Chinese scientists have developed a new heat-resistant material for hypersonic aircraft which can endure over 3,000 C from friction caused by a Mach 5-20 flight within the atmosphere. The lead scientist on the project said the material outperforms all similar foreign-made ones with its high melting point, low density and high malleability. The new material […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jumblatt calls Syria’s Assad ‘greatest liar in the world’
President of the majority Druze Progressive Socialist Party of Lebanon (PSP) Walid Jumblatt spoke about relations with Israel and the Western world on Thursday, during an interview in Beirut with RT released on Sunday. “The Arab world does not exist,” Jumblatt said, speaking about negotiations between Russia and Western countries on Israel. The Druze Lebanese […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IRGC sends message to US by spying on warships in Persian Gulf (video)
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released undated drone footage on Sunday, of what they allege to be a United States aircraft carrier steaming through the Persian Gulf. The drone footage, made available by the Tasnim News Agency, captures footage of what is reported to be the USS ‘Dwight D. Eisenhower’ aircraft carrier. Military aircraft are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia drops out of top 5 military spenders as US, China, Saudi hit record highs
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) ranked Russia sixth in the 2018 annual update of the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database published on Monday. This means that for the first time since 2018, Russia was out of the top five of countries with the biggest defense budget. “Russian military spending was $61.4 billion in 2018, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Day Frank Sinatra Provided a Fund Raising Idea for Age of Autism
Hello, dear readers! Kim here. I'm hitting you up for a donation, so get ready. XOX After a quiet weekend with my girls, I find myself at the computer on Sunday afternoon selecting content for you to read on Monday... more »
American Boy
It's Saturday night chez RossStag (that's my clever way of saying Rossi Stagliano - moi and my 3 daughters). We're listening to music. Getting PJs on. Tidying up the kitchen. (Again.) And enjoying a really nice weekend together. Meanwhile, in... more »
Alarming climate change claims are not new, unreliable then, and unreliable now.
“IMAGINARY CHANGES OF CLIMATE. a plentiful crop speculation from weather prophets, and projectors, and half-instructed meteorologists, and all the philosophic tribe of Laputa In general, to whom the periodical press now affords such fatal facilities. We every season is sure … Continue reading →
Live: Morrison and Shorten face off in Perth in first leaders' debate
The first debate of the election is about to get underway in Perth, as the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader take their campaigns west.
Jakarta to no longer be capital of Indonesia, Planning Minister confirms
President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of South-East Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, Bambang Brodjonegoro says.
SA police investigate unexplained death of Riverland man
Police are continuing to investigate the unexplained death of Riverland man Paul Maguire, as officers await an autopsy report to help determine if his cause of death was suspicious.
Palmer's spectre looms large as the major parties battle it out on the western front
As Clive Palmer claims he's on track to win the election, Labor is keeping its attention on childcare subsidies while the Coalition pledges WA-built warships.
Game of Thrones recap: For Winterfell, the day of the dead is finally here
The Battle for Winterfell is over. Once you've dried your eyes, come catch up with your Westerosi correspondents as they dig into a pivotal Game of Thrones episode. *WARNING: SPOILERS.*
Soon you won't need a passport at the airport. Here's why that's bad news
The way we leave and enter the country will change next year, and if there's a glitch like this morning's delay, it'll be even worse news for travellers, writes John Coyne.
Clive Palmer to spend $60 million on campaign advertising blitz, senator claims
United Australia Party senator Brian Burston says businessman Clive Palmer will spend an unprecedented $60 million on the election campaign.
Questions over UAP candidate's family connection to former prime minister
A candidate for Clive Palmer's United Australia Party defends himself after statements he made claiming he was the great-grandson of former prime minister Joseph Lyons are disputed by the late politician's family.
'Australia's greatest': Poet Les Murray dies at 80
Australian poet Les Murray — known as "The Bard of Bunyah"— dies peacefully at a nursing home at Taree on the New South Wales north coast after his health deteriorated.
Child dies after being hit by L-plate driver east of Brisbane
A three-year-old boy dies and another suffers minor injuries after they are hit by a 16-year-old learner driver who was reportedly reversing in a unit complex in a Redlands suburb, east of Brisbane, on Saturday afternoon.
Concerns Raised About Three Mile Island Steam Generator Tube Defects; Could Rupture Leading To LOCA-Meltdown
The Three Mile Island (TMI) Nuclear Power Station Unit 1 is still operating and owner Exelon is pressuring Pennsylvania to … Continue reading →
NASA declares carbon dioxide is GREENING the Earth
[image: Image: NASA declares carbon dioxide is GREENING the Earth… reveals how Green New Death is a DEATH cult that would collapse global ecology] The Earth is greening. So far so good. Certainly more CO2 helps this and the actual increase is from an effective low of around 280 ppm to the present 400 ppb. That is almost 150% of the original base level. However that base level was historically very low and may well include a serious draw down brought about by the collapse of the Ice Age. That matters you know. Recall all that carbon tied up in the muskegs of the Boreal for... more »
Wolves, Sasquatch, Trail Cams And A Story
Some excellent information regarding the present problems with the use of trail cams. They have been generally unhelpful even when the creatures are clearly around. They have no problem avoiding them and do. He also expresses his own experience with preternatural avoidance. It is similar to my own experiences trapping groundhogs. As i have also reported, all creatures except our own appear able to use mind to mind communication over a short range. This obviates some of the more unusual examples. A lot of good work is now been done and many more witnesses are coming forw... more »
Manic Monday
*Dirty Little Secrets* None of this is really news. Those of us who followed the story of the Obama White House un-masking names from wiretaps in the hopes of dirtying up the Trump Administration, were saying. Sure, Barack was helping out Crooked Hillary (lock Her up). Political spying (see Watergate) has been forbidden in Washington DC for a long time. It's one of those toxic things that always seem to come out. In the old days (see Watergate) the elite media followed the breadcrumbs to the source (Nixon, Dean, Libby, etc.) and people were held to account. Today, the elite medi... more »
In Brazil, ‘AI Gloria’ Will Help Women Victims of Domestic Violence
[image: Brazil,New project is launched in Brazil aimed at helping women victims of domestic violence,] By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASILIA, BRAZIL – To give battered women a voice and gather more precise data on domestic violence, the Commission for the Defense of Women’s Rights in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies launched last week the “I am Glória” project, an Artificial Intelligence platform aimed at combating violence against women. “It works […] The post In Brazil, ‘AI Gloria’ Will Help Women Victims of Domestic Violence appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tickets for Rio’s Shell Open Air 2019 Film Festival Selling Fast
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Saturday, April 27th, Shell Open Air announced its 2019 line-up of films that will be screened between Thursday, May 16th until Sunday, June 2nd at Marina da Glória. With a program filled with Oscar winners and cult classics, tickets are selling fast and some […] The post Tickets for Rio’s Shell Open Air 2019 Film Festival Selling Fast appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Many Grams Before it is Considered Drug Trafficking?
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The answer is: it depends. Brazil does not have objective criteria regarding the quantity of illegal substances. It is not written in the law. You can carry a given amount of marijuana and it will not be considered trafficking. So, why the question? Because people […] The post How Many Grams Before it is Considered Drug Trafficking? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stop Amazon Rainforest Deforestation – Sponsored
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – It is no secret that Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is one of the most exploited natural environments on the planet. Over 760,000 km2 (around nineteen percent) of its total area has already been lost to deforestation since 1970. But this deforestation may also be triggering a dangerous and […] The post Stop Amazon Rainforest Deforestation – Sponsored appeared first on The Rio Times.
RUSSIANS GO BANANAS IN PHILIPPINES, PROMISE INVESTMENT OF $600 MILLION
By John Helmer, Moscow This is the Bangsamoro banana, and somebody is slipping on it. On April 4 two young business partners, a Russian named Lev Dengov and a Turkmen, Merdan Gurbanov, with no known source of capital or past business record, signed an agreement to invest almost $600 million in the Bangsamoro region of […]
The Army Is Canceling Lots of Weapons Programs for a Really Big Reason
*David Axe* *Security, * Big changes are coming *"We made hard choices inside of our budget," McCarthy said. We wanted to do that so we can protect them in the out years if it’s a flat fiscal environment."* The U.S. Army is slowing, cutting and canceling hundreds of weapons programs in order to free up cash for just six kinds of new hardware. The *"Big Six"* are key to winning high-tech wars against modern armies such as Russia's or China's, according to the ground-combat branch. The Army's $190-billion budget proposal, which represents an $8-billion boost compared to the branc... more »
F-35 Stealth Fighters and Laser Weapons: The Future of Navy Aircraft Carriers?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * We take a look. *For this reason, the service is not only looking to streamline and accelerate the arrival of the F-35C and drone tanker, but also bring new weapons such as lasers, guns, electronic warfare and new interceptor-defense systems.* The Navy is making lethality enhancing “modifications” to its next two new Ford-class aircraft carriers, to include weapons-oriented ship-adjustments intended to further increase overall aircraft carrier combat effectiveness. *(This first appeared a few months ago.)* The initiatives, according to Navy statement... more »
Free trade agreement phase-II signed between Pakistan, China in Beijing
29-Apr-2019 Pakistan and China on Sunday signed the second phase of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to further enhance bilateral trade between the two countries.
Vietnam expects to sign free trade pact with EU by end-June
29-Apr-2019 Vietnam expects to sign a long-anticipated free trade agreement with the European Union before the end of June, the Southeast Asian country's foreign ministry said.
Parker seeks urgency for China free trade agreement upgrade
29-Apr-2019 NZ Trade Minister David Parker and China Commerce Minister Zhong Shan have directed officials to complete negotiations on the upgrade of the China free trade deal as soon as possible.
House Democrats Schedule Hearing on HR1384 (#MedicareForAll) for This Tuesday, April 30
Witnesses for the HR 1384 hearings include one (known) HR1384 advocate, only two Medicare for All advocates, and no subject matter experts who can speak on budget.
Boxing kangaroos prompt warning at regional school
A South Australian school is warning students, parents and staff about the risk posed by kangaroos on school grounds after two were recently spotted boxing on the oval.
Battle rages over Grampians as rock climbers banned to protect Indigenous art
Rock climbers are calling for the end of a ban preventing them accessing parts of the national park but authorities are standing firm, citing environmental and cultural damage in the area which is home to about 90 per cent of south-eastern Australia's Aboriginal rock art.
'I feel bullied': Sarah Hanson-Young takes stand in Leyonhjelm defamation case
A court hears Sarah Hanson-Young began to doubt she could be taken seriously in Canberra because people were more interested in her sex life than her role as a senator, after she was allegedly defamed by David Leyonhjelm.
Tweeted photo purporting to show footballer's body in UK morgue prompts investigation
UK police investigate after a photo said to show the body of Emiliano Sala — who died in a plane crash while flying over the English Channel en route to his new club Cardiff — emerges on social media.
Inquest into fatal stabbing of shopkeeper to look at prisoner mental health care
An inquest into the stabbing death of North Hobart shopkeeper Voula Delios will hear from a community corrections officer who had a meeting scheduled with the paroled prisoner who killed her.
Child tried to stop 'delusional' father's fatal knife attack on mother
A Melbourne man stabbed his partner to death in front of their young children as one of them tried to grab his hand to stop the fatal attack, a court hears.
Four people spend the night stranded on a channel marker in Torres Strait
Three men and a teenage boy are forced to traverse a reef and seek relative safety on a channel marker after their boat capsizes near Thursday Island, with a rescue chopper brought in to retrieve the group.
Man accused of kidnap attempt at caravan park allowed to return home to Queensland
A court allows a Queensland man accused of trying to kidnap a six-year-old girl at an Adelaide caravan park to return to his home state.
Race organisers backflip on African athlete ban amid racism row
Organisers of the Trieste half-marathon say they wanted to ban African athletes because of concerns the runners were being "exploited" by managers.
Sri Lanka: US-Saudi Terror Behind Deadly Blasts
*April 29, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - As predicted, the Sri Lankan Easter Day blasts which killed hundreds and injured hundreds more - have been connected to the so-called "Islamic State" (ISIS). US Ambassador to Sri Lanka - Alaina Teplitz - would openly claim foreign groups were most likely behind the attacks. Reuters in an article titled, "Foreign groups likely behind Sri Lanka attacks, U.S. ambassador says," would report: *The scale and sophistication of the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka suggested the involvement of an external group such as Isla... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* A 2-fer tonight, and why not. Attorney General Bill Barr is more than corrupt enough for two memes and many, many more. It starts with Barr aspiring to be Trump's new Roy Cohn, a crooked, dirtbag of a lawyer who ended up being disbarred and cementing his reputation of being the epitome of what it means to say "dirtbag lawyer." Barr is a cover-up specialist, the kind of lawyer that all mobster types gravitate to. No stench is too strong. As quoted in the above meme, Laurence Tribe nails it. Barr is an excellent example of what happens when someone's transgressions are ig... more »
Global Military Spending Rose In 2018
The show of force on 13 September, day three of the “active phase” of VOSTOK 2018 which included live-fire exercises, was more a carefully orchestrated military demonstration than a real military exercise. © News X *DW:* *Here’s how much global military spending rose in 2018* WASHINGTON — Overall military expenditures rose 2.6 percent between 2017 and 2018, to hit a total of $1.82 trillion dollars, according to new research from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The total from 2018 is 5.4 percent higher than 2009, and represents a 76 percent increase over 1998, ... more »
Because it works so well, adult stem cell therapy is now being targeted by the FDA for elimination
*[image: Image: Because it works so well, adult stem cell therapy is now being targeted by the FDA for elimination]* This describes the uphill battle that healers have against the medical monopoly crowd who have been gaming diseases in various ways to optimize their cash flow. After all it is very simple. If a $50.00 dose of CBD can resolve your cancer now, you are no longer a prospect for multiple courses of Chemo costing your insurers tens of thousands of dollars.In fact a whole series of seriously prospective therapies have been actively suppressed and essentially forced underg... more »
The Public Banking Revolution Is Upon Us with Ellen Brown
It has been a grind, but by public policy standards it is actually moving fast. Quite simply, it is impossible for a super bank to be an effective local bank. The first thing that goes is the local infrastructure and relationship building necessary. Thus local banking needs to be properly nurtured. This still requires convenient scale. That is produced by population groups such as States and also large cities. California needs one in LA, and another in San Francisco at the least. Then you need to service rural California as well and that is all still rather large. All the ... more »
Flat-Earth Christianity
Erick Erickson ~ As I do every year, I wrote my Holy Week column about Easter. Major historians, even atheists, recognize that the execution of a man named Jesus around A.D. 33 is one of the most — if not the most — significant events in human history. Christians go a step further. They […]
NY Times Chutzpah: Unchecked ‘Hate’ Toward Omar ‘Has American Muslims Shuddering’
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times reporter John Eligon filed an aggrieved defense (disguised as a news story) of Rep. Ilhan Omar from Kansas City, who’s been widely accused of anti-Semitism: “American Muslims View Omar’s Controversies, and the Fallout, With Unease.” The online headline was even more slanted: “Unchecked ‘Hate’ Toward Rep. Ilhan Omar […]
Last Days Of The NY Times
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ The last days of a formerly great American newspaper, the New York Times. An article showing the cartoon is at this link. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
The Art of Moral Self-Defense
I’m going with a friend to see Jordan Peterson speak in San Francisco on Thursday. This morning when I was surfing YouTube, I found a 4-minute segment in which he had an interaction with an audience member in Australia. I particularly liked the way he didn’t simply ignore the insult and go on to answer […] The post The Art of Moral Self-Defense appeared first on Econlib.
Brazil Holds one of the Highest Imprisonment Rates in the World
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is one of the countries in the world with the highest arrest rate. A survey by the G1 shows that the country currently holds 704,395 prisoners – the equivalent to 335 prisoners per 100,000 inhabitants. The World Prison Brief ranks the country 26th on […] The post Brazil Holds one of the Highest Imprisonment Rates in the World appeared first on The Rio Times.
Digital Life: Gaming on the Rise
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter This is the first series of infographics on Digital Life in Brazil. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian consumer is ready for digital disruption. In many ways, it has already begun. More than two out of three Brazilians have access to smartphones and the internet Brazilians spend more than […] The post Digital Life: Gaming on the Rise appeared first on The Rio Times.
VIDEO: Check Out a Navy SEAL Train Keanu Reeves 'John Wick 3'
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Keanu Reeves doesn't mess around when it comes to training. *The latest chapter in the series picks up right after the events of John Wick: Chapter 2, which finds Wick excommunicated from the world of stylish super assassins and forced to either run or fight. Given the training Reeves' has undertaken for this and previous films, it's pretty clear which choice Wick will make.* *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* Keanu Reeves doesn't mess around when it comes to training. For the last several years, there's been a steady trickle of behind-the... more »
This Isn't a Secret: F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters Aren't Exactly Invisible
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * And China might be able to track them. Is this really a problem? *State-run Chinese media* is claiming that the People’s Liberation Army has been able to track the U.S. Air Force’s Lockheed Martin *F-22 Raptor* stealth fighters over the East China Sea. While the Chinese report might be easily dismissed as propaganda—it is not beyond the realm of possibility. In fact—it’s very possible that China can track the Raptor. Stealth is not a cloak of invisibility, after all. Stealth technology simply delays detection and tracking. *(This first appeared in... more »
Gauging Ukraine With Russia And Belarus
In the post-Soviet period, US foreign policy and media establishments have overhyped Ukrainian positives, while disproportionately highlighting the negatives in Russia and Belarus. Let’s see if Zelensky will break from that trend. For now, it’s quite premature to see him and his country as a positive model for Russia and Belarus.
Consensus Reached!
By 1926, our top scientists had proven there is life on Mars The photographs show that the dark areas in Mars can only be explained by vegetation 08 May 1926 – LIFE ON MARS – Trove 15 Jan 1915 – … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
BREAKING: With nearly all ballots counted, Spain's Socialists win vote, but left-wing bloc falls short of majority to form government. https://t.co/vuDeTTtSK5 — The Associated Press (@AP) April 28, 2019 This is just some of the damage Cyclone Kenneth brought to Mozambique. [Tap to expand] https://t.co/qN07PriqQh pic.twitter.com/Rx2265O1no — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 29, 2019 Iran Guard used drone to monitor US carrier Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, report says https://t.co/cGUZ4Rk2Sv pic.twitter.com/20zdmJJf0c — Military Times (@MilitaryTimes) April 28, 2019 Going l... more »
How AI Systems Could Threaten Democracy
AI surveillance is more widespread than most people realize...with virtually no checks in place.
April 29th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #830
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday April 29th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Ted Talk Futurist: Global Governance and Surveillance Necessary to Save Civilization
TruNews Streamed live on Apr 26, 2019 Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the Orwellian vision an Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom has for the world, including freedom shock collars, patriot centers, and death drones shooting hearts. We detail his plan, which includes digital state-sponsored voyeurism, AI kill bot enforcers, and a global government the likes of […]
Going to Extremes: 2 Views on ‘Military Intervention’ in Venezuela
RT America Published on Apr 25, 2019 Actress, singer and activist Maria Conchita Alonso joins Steve Malzberg (in for Rick Sanchez) to discuss the occupation of Venezuela’s DC embassy by US activists to prevent US authorities from replacing its staff with diplomats loyal to US-backed self-declared president of Venezuela, Juan Guaido. She also discusses her […]
Annihilation of Christian Life and People: Where is the Outrage in the West?
Annihilation of Christian Life and People: Where is the Outrage in the West? by Giulio Meotti, https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/ Meeting Catastrophe with Indifference * Islamic extremists have seen that the West has not mobilized to prevent them from repressing Christians, as if unconsciously there were a strange convergence between our silence and the ethnic cleansing project of […]
Keiser Report: Germans Stacking Gold
RT Published on Apr 27, 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the IMF tweeting out a link to their old scare piece about extremely negative interest rates applied to savings accounts. They then look at the data showing German citizens have been stacking gold, tons of it. In the […]
Israeli Forces Injure 60 Gazans, 15 of Them Children
Israeli Forces Injure 60 Gazans, 15 of Them Children by https://www.presstv.com/ Israeli forces have attacked Palestinians protesting in the Gaza Strip near the fence between the besieged Palestinian enclave and the Israeli-occupied territories, leaving at least 60 people injured. – Ashraf al-Qedra, the spokesman for the Gazan Health Ministry, said that Israeli forces injured 60 […]
Who Checks the Fact-Checkers? Facebook Leaves Verification to Groups Funded by Soros, US Congress
Who Checks the Fact-Checkers? Facebook Leaves Verification to Groups Funded by Soros, US Congress by https://www.rt.com/ In its crusade against ‘fake news’, Facebook has vowed to fight for impartiality. However, when it comes to fact-checking, it seems to rely on sources, which have links to the US government, and renowned political meddlers. – For more […]
Free Download: Mark Twain, “On The Damned Human Race”
*“On The Damned Human Race”* by Mark Twain “I have been studying the traits and dispositions of the lower animals (so-called), and contrasting them with the traits and dispositions of man. I find the result humiliating to me. For it obliges me to renounce my allegiance to the Darwinian theory of the Ascent of Man from the Lower Animals; since it now seems plain to me that the theory ought to be vacated in favor of a new and truer one, this new and truer one to be named the Descent of Man from the Higher Animals. In proceeding toward this unpleasant conclusion I have not guessed or ... more »
Tennessee gambles by leaving raw milk loophole open for another year
A bill to close Tennessee’s raw milk loophole is dead, killed when it was assigned to the General Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee. The Tennessee General Assembly is now just hours away from adjournment for the year. It is not doing anything about 2018’s Knox County outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that... Continue Reading
French cheese linked to E. coli outbreak; 13 children developed kidney failure
French authorities are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to cheese after young children developed hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Some Saint-Félicien and Saint Marcellin cheese has been recalled. The 13 cases of HUS that developed after E. coli O26 infection have occurred in young children since March 21. The patients are from several regions in the... Continue Reading
Publisher’s Platform: If I was part of Caito Foods, I’d be nervous
Opinion Criminal prosecutions in food cases have been quiet for the last few years. Outbreak 2: The recent multistate investigation began on April 2, 2019, when CDC’s PulseNet identified the Salmonella Carrau outbreak. As of April 24, 2019, 117 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Carrau have been reported from 10 states – Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri,... Continue Reading
Survey finds rise in people affected by food poisoning in UK
Almost half of the respondents in a survey in the United Kingdom said they have experienced food poisoning. The figure of 47 percent of people who reported getting sick from food at some time in their life is up from between 40 percent in 2012, 41 percent in 2014 and 44 percent in 2016. The... Continue Reading
Jihadist surprise attack in western Aleppo ends in failure
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reported on Sunday that an attempted ambush by the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in the western part of Aleppo city had failed after a short battle. According to the Syrian military, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham managed to infiltrate their positions near the Family House […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US warships enter Taiwan Strait amid increased tensions with China
The US military said it sent two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as the Pentagon increases the frequency of movement through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China, Reuters reports. “The ships’ transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Commander Clay Doss, a spokesman for the US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-04-27
This is a summary of 1 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hmeimim, Russia, Syria. Categories covered in this brief: Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Breaking: Russian Air Force unleashed massive assault on southwestern Idlib (video) Breaking: Russian Air […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Spain's Socialist Party Hails Victory After Historic Gains By the far-right
*The Guardian:* *Spanish election: socialists win amid far-right gains* PSOE wins 123 seats on 75% turnout and is likely to seek coalition to reach 176-seat target for working majority Spain’s ruling socialists won the most votes but fell short of a majority in Sunday’s snap general election, a contest marked by the breakthrough of the far-right Vox party and a disastrous performance by the country’s traditional conservative party. Pedro Sánchez’s Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) won 123 seats, the conservative People’s party (PP) 66, the centre-right Citizens party 57, the anti-a... more »
"Twenty Years From Now..."
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."- Mark Twain
'We just want a roof over our head to keep us warm': Francis Kenyi's dream of an affordable rental in Hobart
Francis Kenyi's lease on his Hobart rental is about to expire, and like growing numbers of lower-income Tasmanians, he is finding it near-impossible to find an affordable rental.
Wool clip expected to be lowest in almost 100 years as drought bites
Australian wool totals are forecast to be down by 12.7 per cent on last year — a drop of 43 million kilograms, and the lowest yield since 1924, when the industry was much smaller.
One bus used to take commuters door-to-door. Now there's a bus, then a tram, then another bus
Canberra's new public transport system is causing a few headaches among commuters on day one of the new system, blending new bus timetables with the light rail network.
Jarryd Roughead cancer taunt condemned by AFL clubs
Cancer survivor and AFL premiership player Jarryd Roughead is targeted in what has been described as a "disgraceful" social media post, drawing condemnation from Hawthorn and Carlton.
Less than 1 per cent of Sydney properties rated 'affordable' for people on income support
After fleeing domestic violence with her three children and losing her job, Jane* had more than 30 rental applications rejected — new data suggests her situation is not uncommon.
Serial killer suspected as Cyprus police find woman's remains in toxic lake
Cypriot investigators say a military officer has confessed to killing seven foreign women and girls — a crime spree that went undetected for almost three years in the east Mediterranean island nation.
Sign of hope for NSW manufacturing as Australia's first LNG import terminal approved
Australia's first liquid natural gas import terminal will be built at Port Kembla, south of Sydney, with hopes it will secure thousands of jobs and meet the bulk of the state's gas needs.
'ATO scams' rose 900 per cent in 2018, as scammers took Aussies for nearly $500m
Australians lost at least $489 million to scammers in 2018 — and that's just the cases reported to the consumer watchdog.
Stunning scenes as Leeds throws away automatic promotion in name of sportsmanship
Leeds United coach Marcelo Bielsa stuns the footballing world by allowing Aston Villa to score unopposed after his side broke one of football's unwritten rules.
As competitive eaters chase cash and social media fame, a doctor says 'it's not worth dying for'
A medical professional has expressed concern about the practice of extreme eating, pointing to health outcomes on a range from 'bad, to very bad', including death.
'You harboured a shocking secret': 31 years' jail for man who attacked couples in park in 1980s
James Patrick Dobbie would wait until couples were engaged in intimate activity before putting a gun through their car window "to invoke terror". Three decades after a series of "calculated" attacks, the 65-year-old is sentenced to 31 years' jail for murder and rape.
The veteran preserving Australia's war history and saving it from being dumped
A war veteran in outback South Australia is saving war memorabilia from being discarded, sold online, and hidden away in storage.
Picture Of The Day
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails behind a Spanish navy frigate during a photo exercise in the Mediterranean Sea, April 24, 2019. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Paulauskas
Two U.S. Navy Warships Sail Through The Taiwan Strait
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem, pictured, sailed through the Taiwan Strait with USS William P Lawrence on Sunday. Photograph: HANDOUT/Reuters *Reuters:* *Two U.S. Navy warships sail through strategic Taiwan Strait* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it sent two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as the Pentagon increases the frequency of movement through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China. The voyage risks further raising tensions with China but will likely be viewed by self-ruled Taiwan as a sign of support from the Trump ad... more »
Conserving a New Malaysia
Does the change in Malaysian government provide hope for some of the world’s most diverse forests and wildlife? The post Conserving a New Malaysia appeared first on New Mandala.
Kremlin: Putin And Xi Jinping Condemn Attempts To Topple The Venezuelan Government
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. © Mikhail Metzel/TASS *TASS:* *Putin, Xi Jinping slam attempts to topple Venezuelan authorities as unacceptable - Kremlin* *According to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, the two leaders stressed that the people of Venezuela should independently decide on the future of their country, including on its political leadership* YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, April 28. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the meeting in Beijing stressed that foreign pressure on Venezuela and the attempts of using force with the goal of ousting t... more »
Musical Interlude: Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)”
Melanie, “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” ○ "We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future." ~ George Bernard Shaw
"A Look to the Heavens"
"It's easy to get lost following the intricate strands of the Spaghetti Nebula. A supernova remnant cataloged as Simeis 147 and Sh2-240, the glowing gas filaments cover nearly 3 degrees- 6 full moons- on the sky. That's about 150 light-years at the stellar debris cloud's estimated distance of 3,000 light-years. This sharp composite includes image data taken through a narrow-band filter to highlight emission from hydrogen atoms tracing the shocked, glowing gas. *Click image for larger size.* The supernova remnant has an estimated age of about 40,000 years, meaning light from the mass... more »
"Tell Yourself..."
“Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and living alone won’t either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You are here to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself you tasted as many as you could.” – Louise Erdrich
“Why Space and Time Might Be an Illusion”
*“Why Space and Time Might Be an Illusion”* by George Musser "This year the world of physics celebrates the 103rd anniversary of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which forms the foundation of our modern understanding of the force of gravity. Einstein’s creation has been the ultimate antidote to a blasé, seen-it-all attitude that sometimes infects even scientists. It opened up a universe that never ceases to surprise - black holes, the big bang, dark energy, gravitational waves - jolting us out of the grooves of thought that we fall into all too easily. Yet the ink wa... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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Comments on Significant Trends in the Direction of the World.
The election of a comedian to run the government of Ukraine is a significant signal of frustration among the public. This follows the election of a clown in Italy. People are angry with the... more »
Donald Trump-- Enemy Of The People
In a column published by *The Guardian* this morning, Robert Reich noted that In fighting all oversight, Trump has made his most dictatorial move. He worries that Trump has gone off the deep end to make sure there would be "no congressional oversight of this administration: no questioning officials who played a role in putting a citizenship question on the 2020 census. No questioning a former White House counsel about the Mueller report. No questioning a Trump adviser about immigration policy. No questioning a former White House security director about issuances of security clea... more »
Fake climate science and scientists by Paul Driessen
*Alarmists game the system to enrich and empower themselves, and hurt everyone else* The multi-colored placard in front of a $2-million home in North Center Chicago proudly proclaimed, “In this house we believe: No human is illegal” – and “Science is real” (plus a few other liberal mantras). I knew right away where the owners stood on climate change, and other hot-button political issues. They would likely tolerate no dissension or debate on “settled” climate science or any of the other topics. But they have it exactly backward on the science issue. Real science is not belief – or... more »
Kremlin: Russia Is Open To Possible New Arms Control Deals With U.S.
Dmitry Peskov, Valery Sharifulin / TASS *Reuters*: *Russia is open to possible new arms control deals with U.S.: Kremlin aide* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, commenting on a media report that U.S. President Donald Trump wants a new arms control deal with Moscow and Beijing, said Russia was open to the possibility of new arms control deals, but that there were no ongoing talks. Citing administration officials, The Washington Post reported on Thursday that Trump has ordered his administration to prepare a push for a new arms control agreement with Russia and China du... more »
the great crystal cord that descends from the causal body to water the garden
*The* river that goes out of Eden to water the garden (Genesis 2:10) is the great crystal cord that descends from the causal body to water the garden that is the counterpart of the causal body in the planes of matter. In matter the river is parted and becomes “four heads”--the four quadrants (fire, air, water, earth)….God placed man in the garden “to dress it and to keep it” (Genesis 2:15)—man is to be the instrument of the flow of the energies of lpha and Omega. … The creation of woman occurs in the physical quadrant of the matter sphere. The soul of dam returns to the whitefi... more »
Suspect in seven killings shot and captured after Tennessee manhunt
A 25year-old man is in custody after an hours-long manhunt is triggered by the discovery of seven bodies in two separate homes.
Doctor killed by car while cycling to Anzac Day race was 'extraordinary role model', father says
The father of a Melbourne cyclist killed while riding to an Anzac Day race says his doctor son epitomised "service to community" and would still be alive if there were more separated cycling lanes built on Melbourne roads.
Melbourne CBD buildings evacuated as fire breaks out in chicken restaurant
Restaurants and shops in central Melbourne are evacuated as fire engulfs and destroys a Chinese chicken eatery in the CBD, sending smoke billowing through the city.
'I didn't kill my children': Kathleen Folbigg breaks down in witness box
Baby killer Kathleen Folbigg wipes away tears as she gives evidence about the diaries used to convict her of murdering her children, telling an inquiry she was "scared to death of not finding my child alive".
ATO's debt recovery action against small businesses is 'crippling', says ombudsman
Debt recovery action initiated by the Australian Taxation Office against small firms is having a "crippling" impact on many of them, according to the small business ombudsman.
List of Documents for Declassification and Public Release…
♦ President Trump can prove the July 31st, 2016, Crossfire Hurricane counterintelligence operation originated from a scheme within the intelligence apparatus by exposing the preceding CIA operation that created the originating “Electronic Communication” memo. Declassify that two-page “EC” document that … Continue reading →
The Secret Reason the U.S. Navy's Submarine Force Is the Best
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Paid for in blood and loss. *Although the loss of Thresher to eternal patrol was a painful one, the reforms undertaken by the Navy ensured the 129 lives lost would not be in vain.* In the United States Navy, submarines lost at sea are said to be on “eternal patrol.” One such submarine was USS *Thresher*. Meant to be the first in a new generation of fast nuclear-attack submarines, today it rests in more than eight thousand feet of water, along with its crew. *Thresher* is one of two American submarines lost since the end of World War II. *(This firs... more »
Fake climate science and scientists
“We’re tired of being made guinea pigs in their fake-science experiments.” – Paul Driessen ______________ “For years we’ve been subjected to what can only be described as fake science on climate change, brought to us by folks that can best be described as fake climate scientists,” says Paul Driessen. “They engage in practices that real ... Read moreFake climate science and scientists The post Fake climate science and scientists appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Syrian War News Updates -- April 28, 2019
*DW:* *Syria: Jihadis kill dozens of government soldiers in Aleppo* Syrian government forces and Iranian militiamen came under attack shortly after midnight in the northern province of Aleppo. One of the jihadi groups involved in the assaults is linked to al-Qaida. Jihadi militants killed 22 Syrian government soldiers and allied Iranian militiamen on Saturday in two synchronized attacks in northern Syria, a British-based war monitor said. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said al-Qaeda's former Syria branch, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), and its ally, Hurras al-Deen, also wo... more »
Germany authorizes medical cannabis shipments from Latin America for testing, paving way for future opportunities
The first cannabis shipments from Latin America to Europe have been approved, a move that could lay the groundwork for future business opportunities between the two regions. Cansativa GmbH, a German importer of medical cannabis that currently sources product only from the Netherlands, received a one-time authorization to import samples from Latin America exclusively for […] Germany authorizes medical cannabis shipments from Latin America for testing, paving way for future opportunities is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis en... more »
Tales From The Leftside : Beto, Pedo, Boobs and Wienies
The new-candidate smell has officially faded from Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke.If his ‘rallies’ get any smaller than the crowd he drew at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas on Friday, you could host them in a unisex campus restroom. I don’t get it. He looks like a Kennedy He has AOC’s teeth He can ride a skateboard He has parents convicted of crimes He could not find the USA on a map He was born in the USA He has no idea He eats dirt…And he shares it with his family. He uses 2 ethnic names..depending on the crowd he panders to. He could be … Continue reading →
"The Paradox of Our Time"
Dr. Bob Moorehead, "The Paradox of Our Time"
"The Night Pleases Us..."
“I cannot walk through the suburbs in the solitude of the night without thinking that the night pleases us because it suppresses idle details, just as our memory does.” - Jorge Luis Borges
"Life Transitions: The Death and Rebirth of Self"
*"Life Transitions: The Death and Rebirth of Self"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Sometimes a part of us must die before another part can come to life. Sometimes a part of us must die before another part can come to life. Even though this is a natural and necessary part of our growth, it is often painful or, if we don’t realize what’s happening, confusing and disorienting. In fact, confusion and disorientation are often the messengers that tell us a shift is taking place within us. These shifts happen throughout the lives of all humans, as we move from infancy to childhood to ado... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "The Poet Dreams of the Mountain"
*"The Poet Dreams of the Mountain"* "Sometimes I grow weary of the days with all their fits and starts. I want to climb some old grey mountain, slowly, taking the rest of my life to do it, resting often, sleeping under the pines or, above them, on the unclothed rocks. I want to see how many stars are still in the sky that we have smothered for years now, forgiving it all, and peaceful, knowing the last thing there is to know. All that urgency! Not what the earth is about! How silent the trees, their poetry being of themselves only. I want to take slow steps, and think appropriate thought... more »
GHCN v3.3 vs. v4 Anomaly Australia / Pacific Islands
Reblogged from Musings from the Chiefio: Posted on 28 April 2019 by E.M.Smith In prior postings I did a sample of various countries around the world, and a full set of North America, South America and Antarctica. This extends that set with Australia and the Pacific Islands. Note that these are often near the equator […]
Pakistan Suspends Its Nationwide Anti-Polio Campaign Following Attacks Against Vaccination Teams
Relatives sit beside the body of a female polio vaccinator who was killed by unidentified gunman in Chaman on April 25. *RFE*:* Pakistan Suspends Anti-Polio Drive After Deadly Attacks On Vaccination Teams * Pakistani health officials have suspended a nationwide anti-polio campaign following the killings in less than a week of a health worker and two policemen escorting vaccination teams. Health officials on April 27 confirmed to RFE/RL that the campaign to eradicate the crippling disease has been suspended, despite the recent reporting of two new polio cases in Pakistan’s northwes... more »
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10 May - Pale Moon START Page - MSM Canada
China holds appeal hearing for Canadian sentenced to death 2 days ago – Chinese court has held an appeal hearing for Canadian Robert Schellenberg, who was sentenced to death for drug smuggling in a case that has deepened a diplomatic rift between the countries.
Retired senator rebuked for linking hijab with female circumcision, forced marriage a day ago – For the second time this week, the Quebec government is forced to distance itself from a supporter of its secularism bill who made incendiary remarks about Islam at a legislative hearing.
China-U.S. trade talks end with no deal hours after Trump hikes tariffs a day ago – Trade talks between the U.S. and China broke up Friday with no apparent agreement, and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that there was "no need to rush" to get a deal between the world's two biggest economies.
Canada's economy adds 106,500 jobs, most in a month since 1976 14 hours ago – Canada's labour market delivered a surprise Friday with its biggest one-month employment surge since 1976, when the government started collecting comparable data. The economy added 106,500 jobs in April, Statistics Canada reports.
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10 May - Technology - Global / Google (CA) / Next Web
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Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos banned from Facebook, Instagram over hate speech rules 8 days ago – The company said Thursday that it has also banned Louis Farrakhan, Paul Nehlen, Paul Joseph Watson and Laura Loomer, along with Alex Jones’ site, Infowars.
Britain’s defence secretary fired in wake of government leaks to Huawei 9 days ago – Prime Minister Theresa May said she “can no longer have full confidence” in Williamson in the wake of the investigation.
Britain’s defence secretary fired in wake of government leaks to Huawei 9 days ago – Prime Minister Theresa May said she “can no longer have full confidence” in Williamson in the wake of the investigation.
‘Game of Thrones’ cinematographer defends Battle of Winterfell lighting choices 10 days ago – Cinematographer Fabian Wagner worked on 'Game of Thrones' Episode 3 ('The Long Night') and stands by the darkness.
Zuckerberg ‘optimistic’ about French plan to curb online hate 15 hours ago – France wants to take a leading role in regulating online hate speech, particularly on social media platforms such as Facebook.
Amazon’s Echo for kids accused of saving information — even when asked to forget a day ago – Privacy advocates in the U.S. said the kids' version of Amazon's Alexa won't forget what children tell it — even after parents try to delete the conversations.
Singapore criminalizes fake news in controversial move a day ago – Opponents in Parliament said it gave government ministers too much power to determine what was false and broadly defined public interest.
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Netflix teams up with OnePlus to release promo shots for 'Sacred Games' - Android Central 16 hours ago – Netflix teams up with OnePlus to release promo shots for 'Sacred Games' Android CentralOnePlus 7 Pro leak ruins ALL the surprises planned for the launch event next week T3OnePlus 7 Pro release date, price, news and leaks TechRadarOnePlus 7 Pro Will Fix This One Big Complaint Tom's GuideT-Mobi...
God of War's feature length behind-the-scenes documentary is here - Eurogamer.net 17 hours ago – God of War's feature length behind-the-scenes documentary is here Eurogamer.netAlthough I can scarcely believe it, over a year has passed since God of War first thundered its way onto PlayStation 4 - and now seems as good a time as any to ...
Apple's 2019 iPhones will feature three cameras, reverse wireless charging and A13 chip - MobileSyrup 8 hours ago –Bloomberg: Three new iPhone 11 models coming with reverse charging, big camera upgrades BGRBloomberg: Apple A13 production kicks off, destined for iPhone 11 and the new iPhone XR in the fall 9to5...
Why Google believes machine learning is its future - Ars Technica 8 hours ago – Why we heard so much about machine learning at Google I/O this year.
Fortnite Summer Block Party will happen in Los Angeles this June - SlashGear 4 hours ago – Epic Games will host its first ever Fortnite Summer Block Party this June, giving players the chance to gather together, meet their favorite streamers, participate in ...View full coverage on Google News
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may miss out on the new 64MP camera sensor - TechRadar 4 hours ago – Galaxy Note 10 Exclusive Reveals Samsung's Surprising Design Change ForbesGalaxy S10 series turning the tide for Samsung, industry overall struggles Android AuthorityYou only have to pay $20 a month for the Galaxy S10 a...
The Next Web
Humaniq’s Anton Mozgovy is live at TNW2019 – tune in now! 2 days ago – Welcome to the first day of TNW Conference 2019, our flagship technology festival in Amsterdam. We’re live at the eToro Studio, where we’re chatting about the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain with some of the industry’s leading experts. Up next is Anton Mozgovy, founder of decentralized fi...
Slack: Why your company needs to find its hedgehog 2 days ago – Slack‘s VP of customer experience, Ali Rayl, took to the stage earlier today at TNW2019 to explore how technology is reshaping the way we work, and how we should deal with it. Rayl takes a rather dystopian look at the business market: “companies will die,” she said. With technology, age-old indus...
Here’s how working with VCs can make you more than just money a day ago – Even though it might seem biased — coming from a VC — I genuinely believe that for ambitious founders looking to grow fast, VCs are a necessary step on the road to world domination. Unless you’ve got bundles of cash to self-fund, VC investment gives you the resources to get your product to market...
Tencent’s Chinese PUBG dupe has enemies who wave after you shoot them a day ago – Tencent revealed this week it would be pulling its test version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds from the Chinese market. Instead, it’s going to publish a similar but more, um, approachable app called “Game for Peace.” Tencent announced it was pulling back the test version of PUBG it’d released t...
Tencent’s Chinese PUBG dupe has enemies who wave after you shoot them a day ago – Tencent revealed this week it would be pulling its test version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds from the Chinese market. Instead, it’s going to publish a similar but more, um, approachable app called “Game for Peace.” Tencent announced it was pulling back the test version of PUBG it’d released t...
It’s the algorithm’s world (we’re just living in it) 18 hours ago – One of the most controversial political theorists of the 20th century was Francis Fukuyama, who postulated that history had ended. What did he mean by that? His argument, summed up somewhat inelegantly, was that humanity had perfected the rules that would guide society from that point forwards. O...
Author of GIGGED, Sarah Kessler, is sharing her thoughts on the gig economy – tune in now! 18 hours ago – We’re coming to you live from day two of TNW 2019, our flagship conference in Amsterdam. Next up is an interview with Sarah Kessler, the deputy editor of Quartz’s digital subscription magazine and the author of GIGGED. Kessler knows everything about the gig economy. So if you’re curious about the...
Google’s Jonathan Rochelle is live at TNW2019 – tune in now! 14 hours ago – What makes a school? Teachers, perhaps? Definitely classes. Maybe not, according to Jonathan Rochelle, Director of Product Management at Google, and the kids from the Agora School in the Netherlands. The Agora School is an interesting experiment that focuses on self-directed education. Kids are i...
CHEAP: Anker’s excellent Soundcore Space NC headphones are $20 off 15 hours ago – Anker’s Soundcore Space NC has long held a cherished place in my tech arsenal. Sure, Anker isn’t exactly an established audio brand, but these cans can hold a candle to almost any premium noise cancelling headphones in the $100 to $200 bracket. We first reviewed them in June of last year. You can...
Watch: Sony made a God of War documentary as good as the game 4 hours ago – Sony today debuted “God of War: Raising Kratos,” a full-length documentary chronicling the trials and triumphs of the development team behind the 2018 PlayStation 4 smash hit. It’s a wonderful peek behind the curtain at the wizardry that goes into making a seminal video game. And, best of all, it...
Watch: Sony made a God of War documentary as good as the game 4 hours ago – Sony today debuted “God of War: Raising Kratos,” a full-length documentary chronicling the trials and triumphs of the development team behind the 2018 PlayStation 4 smash hit. It’s a wonderful peek behind the curtain at the wizardry that goes into making a seminal video game. And, best of all, it...
Twitter tears into Delta for its tone-deaf anti-union, pro-video game poster 4 hours ago – Delta Airlines is passing around anti-union posters comparing union dues to the price of a new console, implying the latter will bring employees more joy than the former. And this particular message is uniting both gamers and pro-union labor leaders in a single message: WTF, Delta? The message, a...
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10 May - Technology - Tech Crunch / The Verge
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The Verge
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine to debut an exclusive lineup of Audible Originals 13 hours ago – A year ago, Amazon -owned Audible announced a deal with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine to develop exclusive audio productions for Audible Originals — the company’s entertainment offering that features audio content that’s longer than podcasts, but shorter than audio books. Now, the first set ...
‘Unhackable’ encrypted flash drive eyeDisk is, as it happens, hackable 13 hours ago – In security, nothing is “unhackable.” When it’s claimed, security researchers see nothing more than a challenge. Enter the latest findings from Pen Test Partners, a U.K.-based cybersecurity firm. Their latest project was ripping apart the “unhackable” eyeDisk, an allegedly secure USB flash drive ...
UK tax office ordered to delete millions of unlawful biometric voiceprints 14 hours ago – The U.K.’s data protection watchdog has issued the government department responsible for collecting taxes with a final enforcement notice, after an investigation found HMRC had collected biometric data from millions of citizens without obtaining proper consent. HMRC has 28 days from the May 9 not...
The Verge
YouTuber ProJared accused of soliciting sexually explicit photos from underage fans a day ago – Popular YouTube gaming creator Jared “ProJared” Knabenbauer is being accused of soliciting nude photos from fans, including at least two people who were underage. Knabenbauer is a gaming personality on YouTube with around 1 million subscribers who has appeared on other popular channels, includin...
Ubisoft keeps pretending its political games don’t have politics in them a day ago – Today Ubisoft officially unveiled the latest Tom Clancy release, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint. A sequel to 2017’s Wildlands, it’s another realistic military shooter — and another chance for Ubisoft to say that its games are free of politics. It’s become something of a trend for the French publisher, w...
Fortnite’s island is a virtual world layered with history 16 hours ago – If you were to drop onto Fortnite’s island right now, for the very first time, you’d probably be very confused. There is a lot going on. In the southwest you’ll find an arctic area, complete with an ancient castle still partly buried in the snow. A little ways north is a futuristic cityscape, whi...
The US military doesn’t know how many websites it runs 7 hours ago – Stars and Stripes reports that at an event last month, US Army Colonel Paul Haverstick, the acting director of the Defense Media Activity at Fort Meade, Maryland said that the number of websites that the Pentagon runs is “undefined.”...
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GHCN v3.3 vs v4 Asia Anomaly
Comparison graphs of the GHCN Global Historical Climate Network version 3.3 vs version 4 temperature data anomalies. Continue reading →
Stealth Is Dead! Stealth Fighters and Bombers Are Unstoppable! (Which Is It?)
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe Released)] Who wins this debate? A Russian military expert has sounded a seemingly dire warning for the United States. Dr. Igor Sutyagin claims that stealthy fighter jets and bombers can’t stay hidden much longer as enemy radar technology improves. The U.S. military is betting hundreds of billions of dollars—in essence, its whole air-power investment—that detection-dodging stealth works … and will keep working for many decades to come. *(This article by Joseph Trevithi... more »
The Best Semi-Auto Shotgun: A Battle of the Big Guns
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - Vitalykuzmin.net, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22525765] Who wins? Semi-auto shotguns are the upgraded version of the pump-action shotguns we all know and love. They are prized for their quick firepower and reduction in recoil. For anyone who has shot a semi-auto shotgun you’ll know why. They feel great to shoot. Emptying out a few cartridges in quick succession is a great way to unwind after a long day. Semi-autos aren’t necessarily as reliable as pump-action shotguns, however, their m... more »
Would I lie to you?
I haven’t been following the Richard Burgon spat, but I spotted this Twitter thread. At first glance, it seems that what we have here is an example of a post-truth definition of “to lie”. It works like so. You deny saying something you are later clearly shown to have said, but claim you said it so long ago that you had forgotten saying it. (“I didn’t *lie!*” ) Ergo, your denial was ‘true’, because in the moment of your denial you sincerely believed yourself. (In the zone.) Actually, there is a fraction of an element of logic in there; but ‘pan out’, and the bigger picture tells us t... more »
Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 34 minutes ago
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / May 6, 2019 Reposted from Jennifer Marohasy’s blog May 6, 2019 By jennifer THE First Finding handed down by Judge Salvador Vasta in the Peter Ridd court case concerned Bramston reef off Bowen and a photograph taken in 1994 that Terry Hughes from James Cook … Continue reading Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat
More starving polar bear nonsense from National Geographic & a better video to watch
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 36 minutes ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: This time National Geographic’s ‘Hostile Planet’ series laughably claims a fat polar bear that’s caught a beluga calf off the coast of Western Hudson Bay has been saved from starvation! The message: here is a prime example of climate change pushing a species to its limit. This is nonsense, of course:…
Curious Correlations
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 36 minutes ago
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Willis Eschenbach / May 10, 2019 Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach I got to thinking about the relationship between the Equatorial Pacific, where we find the El Nino/La Nina phenomenon, and the rest of the world. I’ve seen various claims about what happens to the temperature in various places […]
climate change; US Civil War; capitalism vs. European socialism; etc.
1) *clim**ate change sc**am: * 12-12-18 “*The* climate change industry supports the academics, scientists, non-governmental organizations, media and political groups that together promote the anthropogenic global warming movement,” Grant Jeffrey writes. “There is far greater financial support available to those who promote the man-made global warming agenda than there is for any scientists who dare to explore alternative research theories.” https://www.theepochtimes.com/is-climate-change-science-settled-no-way-say-scientists_2735242.html ........................................ more »
Musical Interlude: Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Large, dusty, spiral galaxy NGC 4945 is seen edge-on near the center of this rich telescopic image. The field of view spans nearly 2 degrees, or about 4 times the width of the Full Moon, toward the expansive southern constellation Centaurus. *Click image for larger size.* About 13 million light-years distant, NGC 4945 is almost the size of our own Milky Way Galaxy. But X-ray and infrared observations reveal even more high energy emission and star formation in the core of NGC 4945. The other prominent galaxy in the field, NGC 4976, is an elliptical galaxy. Left of center, NGC 4976 ... more »
Chet Raymo, "Free As A Bird"
*"Free As A Bird"* by Chet Raymo "All afternoon I have been watching a pair of hummingbirds play about our porch. They live somewhere nearby, though I haven't found their nest. They are attracted to our hummingbird feeder, which we keep full of sugar water. What perfect little machines they are! No other bird can perform their tricks of flight - flying backwards, hovering in place. Zip. Zip. From perch to perch in a blur of iridescence. If you want a symbol of freedom, the hummingbird is it. Exuberant. Unpredictable. A streak of pure fun. It is the speed, of course, that gives the ... more »
"I Know..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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The Universe
“It's no accident that when you look closely into the eyes of another, the very first thing you see, is yourself. That when you hold their hand, you can feel your own warmth. And that when you give of yourself, you give to yourself. Because, quite simply, both you and they are me. Freaky? Maybe. An accident? No.” “Let's get it started, uh-huh -” The Universe “Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!” -www.tut.com
The Poet: Robinson Jeffers, "The Brown Forest"
*"The Brown Forest"* "I entered the life of the brown forest And the great life of the ancient peaks, the patience of stone, I felt the changes in the veins In the throat of the mountain, a grain in many centuries, we have our own time, not yours; and I was the stream Draining the mountain wood; and I the stag drinking; and I was the stars, Boiling with light, wandering alone, each one the lord of his own summit; and I was the darkness Outside the stars, I included them, they were a part of me. I was mankind also, a moving lichen On the cheek of the round stone..." - Robinson Jeffers
"If You Can't Sleep..."
"If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep." - Dale Carnegie
"The Only Real Way to “Fix” Capitalism"
*"The Only Real Way to “Fix” Capitalism"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "World stock markets are already down more than $2 trillion – supposedly on “trade war worries.” And now, Friday has come. Tariffs have gone up. $200 billion worth of Chinese imports now face levies of 25%, up from 10%. And the trade negotiations with China continue. Foreign markets are selling off a bit more, but not catastrophically. These negotiations are a big waste of time, from an economic point of view. But they seem to have helped Donald Trump’s approval ratings. There’s nothing like a war – even a... more »
Graham Sends Letters to Horowitz and Pompeo – FBI Backtracks on Self-Serving Redactions…
Against the backdrop of documents from the state department, Senator Lindsey Graham sends a letter to both OIG Michael Horowitz and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seeking additional information about State Department contact with Christopher Steele. (Source Link) Additionally, the … Continue reading →
Man charged with hit-and-run killing of Melbourne soccer 'club legend'
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A Melbourne man is charged over the death of a 78-year-old who was struck by a car while walking home from his soccer club, which has remembered him as a "true club legend" and staged a tribute game in his honour.
Bull semen sells for $67k at auction
Bull semen is not something that sounds all that desirable, but some people are prepared to pay a lot for it — sometimes tens of thousands of dollars.
Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Tunisian coast
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Tunisia's navy is searching for survivors after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean, killing at least 65 people.
Uber shares sink on first day of trading
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The world's biggest ride-hailing company picks a tough week to make its New York Stock Exchange debut, ending its first day down 7.6 per cent.
Baseball Great Albert Pujols Defends Property Rights
I don’t play this game so I can pay fans so they can give me, you know… He can have that piece of history, its for the fans that we play for too. He has the right to keep it, the ball went in the stands so I would never fight anybody to give anything […] The post Baseball Great Albert Pujols Defends Property Rights appeared first on Econlib.
Air Force Will Use Old F-35s To Train for Battle Against Russian and Chinese Stealth Jets
*David Axe* *Security, * A smart ideas considering what the USAF will face in the future. The U.S. Air Force plans to re-establish a defunct squadron that as recently as 2014 flew F-15s to simulate the enemy force in realistic war games. The 65th Aggressor Squadron in its new form would operate early-model F-35A stealth fighters, allowing the Air Force to copy the tactics of Russian and Chinese squadrons respectively flying Su-57 and J-20 stealth fighters. The stealth aggressor squadron will fly from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, where the Air Force hosts its annual Red Flag... more »
Taiwan Is Getting Closer To Building Its Very Own Submarine Force
*David Axe* *Security, * It needs it. Taiwan has broken ground on the shipyard that could build the country’s first new submarines in nearly 40 years. If Taipei fully funds the ambitious project and nothing happens to disrupt the flow of foreign technologies that the island country will rely upon as it establishes its own sub-building industry, the Taiwanese navy could possess its first new undersea boat as early as 2026. The new diesel-electric submarines would replace Taiwan’s four very old, existing subs, only two of which possess any meaningful combat capability. With new ... more »
More Gravity Problems
The following picture is a grossly simplified model of the Earth, its atmosphere and ionospheric boundary. (C of G means center of gravity,) Gravity calculations are usually made on the assumption of the object’s center of gravity that is represented … Continue reading →
More Gravity Issues
The Encyclopedia Britannica has a concise description of Gravity, Gravity, also called gravitation, in mechanics, the universal force of attraction acting between all matter. It is by far the weakest known force in nature and thus plays no role in … Continue reading →
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 6 "The Five rice grains"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will start our second tale for this year, the tale of King Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the Sixth episode or episode no.185 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. *Now, it is the turn of that horse's owner to share his tale with the king. * *The horse’s owner ... more »
These Are The Soldiers Who’ll Respond If There Are Nuclear Strikes In The U.S.
Soldiers from 546th Area Support Medical Company and 181st Chemical Company (Hazard Response), Task Force Ops, Joint Task Force Civil Support bring a simulated patient through the mass casualty decontamination line during Exercise Guardian Response at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, on May 4. (2nd Lt. Corey Maisch/Army) *Military Times*: *If there are nuclear strikes in the homeland, these are the soldiers who’ll respond* Two simultaneous nuclear explosions detonate, one in Detroit the other in Phoenix. Police, fire and local emergency workers scramble to respond. What... more »
Chef Stopped at Los Angeles Airport with 40 Frozen Piranhas
A famous South American chef says he was stopped as he brought 40 piranhas in a duffel bag through Los Angeles International Airport.
Debate Rages in Egypt As Christian Women Told to Cover Up
Assyrian International News Agency - 3 hours ago
Cairo (AFP) - A Coptic priest's comments about women's clothing being too revealing in churches has sparked a heated debate this week among Egyptian Christians, the largest religious minority in the Middle East.
"How It Really Is"
"There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics." - Mark Twain
Facial Recognition Tech Tested By UK Police Was Wrong 96% Of The Time According To Big Brother Watch
By Aaron Kesel Facial recognition is highly flawed. Activist Post has consistently reported numerous studies finding that the technology’s accuracy isn’t all it’s marketed to... more »
South Africans Look to New Government to Rebuild a Stagnant Economy
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 10 (IPS) - Millions of South Africans headed out in large numbers, some braving cold and wet weather to cast their ballot in the country's sixth democratic elections this week. The 2019 election was one of the most competitive and contested elections that also saw a whopping 48 parties on the national ballot—up 300 percent from a mere 10 years ago. Read the full story, “South Africans Look to New Government to Rebuild a Stagnant Economy”, on globalissues.org →
'I couldn't go shopping': Lisa says she suffered financially for years
Lisa* didn't have access to the family's bank accounts and wasn't given enough cash to cover the basics for her three young children. She's not alone.
'Spider-Man' stunt almost costs Swans
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The Swans dodge a bullet after co-captain Dane Rampe decides to jump onto an SCG goal post and start climbing it — a stunt which could have handed Essendon almost certain victory.
What am I looking at exactly? We explain those Lake Eyre photos
For natural history buffs, the flooding of the Lake Eyre Basin is something very important to document. For a photographer, it's a dream assignment.
Outback search reveals almost $1m allegedly hidden in car's fuel tank
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The driver appeared nervous, police say, triggering a search of his car and allegedly revealing almost $1 million in cash stuffed in the bottom of a fuel tank in outback New South Wales.
Italy’s interior minister declares war on cannabis, but stakeholders expect limited impact
In a move seen as more bluster than substance, an Italian official vowed to close all "cannabis light" shops in the country. Italy’s interior minister declares war on cannabis, but stakeholders expect limited impact is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Marijuana group 4Front secures $50 million loan to help build facilities
Phoenix-based 4Front Holdings, a vertically integrated cannabis group, has secured a $50 million loan to help it build cultivation and production facilities connected with the company’s expected merger with Cannex Capital. The deal with Vancouver, British Columbia-based Cannex is awaiting final approval from U.S. antitrust authorities. The resulting combined entity is to be named 4Front […] Marijuana group 4Front secures $50 million loan to help build facilities is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Nevada discloses recreational cannabis license winners
Nevada is making public the names of people and businesses awarded recreational marijuana business permits for the state’s booming MJ industry. As Gov. Steve Sisolak signed what he called a transparency law, the state Department of Taxation posted to its website what it said are roughly 10,400 documents that include the names of winners and […] Nevada discloses recreational cannabis license winners is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Two-thirds of Earth’s longest rivers no longer free-flowing
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/05/two-thirds-of-earths-longest-rivers-no-longer-free-flowing/ Advertisements
Dietary fats entering the #brain may explain link between obesity and #depression
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-dietary-fats-brain-link-obesity.html
Tonight's Movie Is Beachhead 1954
*From Wikipedia:* Beachhead! is a 1954 Technicolor war film based on U.S. Marine Corps Captain Richard G. Hubler 1945 novel I've Got Mine about World War II. It was filmed on Kauai island in the Hawaiian Islands chain in the mid - Pacific Ocean by Aubrey Schenck Productions, released through United Artists studio and directed by Stuart Heisler. *Read more* .... more »
"Crisis? What Crisis?"
*"Crisis? What Crisis?"* by James Howard Kunstler "For the Progressive Democratic “Resistance” (PDR), post-Modernism is in full flower. They have ruled objective reality inadmissible. There are only stories - his story, her story, they’s story, zhe’s story, and you must believe them because they come out of lived experience - for instance the lived experience of having lost a sure-thing presidential election to a cartoon character with zero political experience, and then having lost the grand inquisition to oust him. For the PDRs, the metaphysical concept of reality refers to some ... more »
Matt Gaetz Is From Florida-- Where Else Could He Be From?
Pudgy little frat boy neo-Nazi, Matthew Louis Gaetz II, was lucky. Matthew Louis Gaetz I represented a chunk of the backward Florida Panhandle in the state Senate starting in 2006, eventually rising to Senate president. In 2010, when Florida House Speaker, Ray Sansom (R), another corrupt career politico like Gaetz I, was kicked out of the legislature for taking massive bribes in return for directing millions of dollars in taxpayer money to the briber, his Okaloosa House seat opened up. Gaetz II managed to slither into the seat with 43% of the vote in the GOP primary (tantamount to ... more »
Adam, Eve and the Looseness of Truth
In American life there’s a tendency to admire fixed positions. This admiration is often imbued with reverence for a certain vision of unbending, uncompromising masculinity. Admiring phrases like “he sticks to his guns” remind us that the threat of violence—and a certain satisfaction in that threat—is an implicit part of the vision as well. A lot of people feel empowered by that Dirty Harry “go ahead, make my day” kind of thing. It’s a tough… The post Adam, Eve and the Looseness of Truth appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
The Daily Brief 2019-05-09
This is a summary of 10 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Hmeimim, Russia, Latakia, Iran, US, China, Idlib. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Latest map of northwestern Hama battle […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: US approves deployment of Patriot Missiles to Middle East amid Iranian threat
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The U.S. Defense Department has approved the deployment of their Patriot Missile System to the Middle East as they deal with the “Iranian threat” national security adviser John Bolton warned of earlier this week. Citing Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, Sky News reported that the U.S. is indeed deploying this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan vows to clear ‘terror-infested regions’ in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the audience at an iftar dinner on Friday that nation’s armed forces will be clearing the remaining “terrorist groups” from Syria. “Tens of thousands of guns, vehicles and equipment are provided free-of-cost to terror groups in northern Syria who we are fighting,” Erdogan said, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Russian Air Force swarms jihadist stronghold in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – It will be another long night for the jihadist rebels of the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP) and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham as the Russian Air Force has begun another round of airstrikes over their stronghold of Kabani in northeastern Latakia. According to a military source from the 4th Armored Division, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Economic Market Snapshot 5/10/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 5/10/19: Mnuchin Speaks And The Market Reeks!" - 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/
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Participate in the Celebration of Military Moms…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in a celebration of military mothers at the White House earlier today [Video and Transcript]. . [Transcript] East Room – 4:30 P.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: Great job. Thank you very … Continue reading →
Chairman Nadler “Negotiating” for Mueller to Testify….
According to Reuters, House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler is negotiating terms for special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the committee… [I doubt this]. In my opinion, no-one in DC wants Robert Mueller to testify because they know Mueller was/is … Continue reading →
"Game of Tariffs"
*"Game of Tariffs"* by David Stockman "Let’s compete freely. Goddam tariffs! Free trade and free seas – that’s what’s right! – James Clavell, "Tai-Pan" (1966) "It’s true that the Donald’s threat to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese from 10% to 25% got real as of today. And, as of lunchtime, we were looking at another triple-digit down day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. I thought it a little soon for Bloomberg’s “Here’s What an All-Out Trade War Looks Like in Global Markets” headline. And, indeed, by this afternoon, the Dow had turned green. The China Trade Deal game ... more »
How Russia Got Its Hands On a U.S. Fighter Plane and Tested Against MiG Jets
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Was Moscow impressed? It’s no secret that the United States has flown captured — or otherwise acquired — Soviet and Russian aircraft for test, evaluation and training. The Soviet Union returned the favor. The RT video below contains some quite famous footage of a U.S.-made *Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter* — formerly stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base in Vietnam — flying in Soviet markings in mock combat with a Soviet MiG-21. North Vietnamese forces had seized the F-5 along with several other U.S. military when the overran Bien Hoa, home of the South Vietna... more »
"Target Down!": I Watched the Army Go to War In a Trench and It Was Terrifying
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/2326029611/in/photolist-auYz8r-4xxvyP-YtQQU9] This is what I saw. “Target down!” Cadet Abigail Toth shouted after unleashing a spray of buckshot. She and Sgt. Marcus Montez moved through the enemy trench. The two soldiers tried to move quickly while navigating the labyrinth of narrow, winding pathways. It was part of a trench clearing exercise on Aug. 4 with soldiers from the 555th Engineer Brigade’s 570th Sapper Company at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Members of the company’s 2nd Platoo... more »
Comparison of global climatologies confirms warming of the global ocean
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / May 10, 2019 Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences IMAGE: Deployment of an APEX float from a German research ship. Credit: Argo The global ocean represents the most important component of the Earth climate system. The oceans accumulate heat energy and transport heat […]
Willis’ Favorite Airport
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / May 7, 2019 By Steven Mosher, AC Osborn made an interesting comment about airports that will give me an opportunity to do two things: Pay tribute to Willis for inspiring me and give you all a few more details about airports and GHCN v4 stations. Think […]
Germany opens first overhead electricity test track for trucks on autobahn
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: E-truck test route [image credit: transport-online.de] Back to the future? This is the truck equivalent of the trolleybuses that operated in some UK cities until the 1960s, and are still in use in a few other countries – except that these trucks do still have engines. Another expensive and…
Climate’s uncertainty principle
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Garth Paltridge On the costs and benefits of climate action. Whether we should do anything now to limit our impact on future climate boils down to an assessment of a relevant cost-benefit ratio. That is, we need to put a dollar number to the cost of doing something now,…
Climate data shows no recent warming in Antarctica, instead a slight cooling
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / May 10, 2019 Below is a plot from a resource we have not used before on WUWT, “RIMFROST“. It depicts the average temperatures for all weather stations in Antarctica. Note that there is some recent cooling in contrast to a steady warming since about 1959. Data […]
Facebook Award Helps Coding Bootcamp Reduce STEM Workplace Disparities
Ironhack, a Miami-based global coding bootcamp that feeds women and underrepresented minorities into the STEM pipeline, has garnered the 2019 Facebook F8 Scholarship to aid efforts to diversify tech fields. The $250,000 award will launch the Digital Creators Fund, a collaboration between Ironhack and Facebook. It will help 50 students afford the bootcamp, which offers […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 10, 2019
*Larry Elliott, The Guardian:* *Could doomsday be nearing as US-China trade war heats up?* Dispute between economic powerhouses is reminiscent of cold war standoff in Cuba The economic conflict that has been simmering between the US and China has entered a new and dangerous phase. Without question, the world is closer to a full-blown trade war than it has been since the 1930s. The issue now is whether the two sides can step back from the brink. So far, financial markets think the standoff is akin to the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962, the closest the US and the Soviet Union... more »
Fast Eddys, a pioneer of 24-hour dining long before McDonald's, finally closes its doors
It was a place that welcomed families in the day and prostitutes in the night. But after 41 years, and long before McDonald's and the kebab shops took hold, Perth's first 24/7 restaurant has closed its doors.
Disabled people living in the bush say the system is failing them
Six months after the NDIS came to outback Western Australia market failure looms and the future looks grim.
'A horror scene': Former students to sue Marist Fathers over historical sex abuse
James had to dig trenches until his "hands bled", but he said the sexual abuse endured by the Marist Fathers was "the worst part"— he and other former students are now suing the institution.
Spotlight on fake Indigenous Australian art amid new calls for a clampdown
National laws to stamp out the trade of phony Aboriginal art manufactured in China are no closer to fruition, with neither major party fully committing to tougher legislation if it wins government on May 18.
Putting the gloss back on a wildlife corridor for a threatened cockatoo
Trees are being grown on a stretch of land from the Blue Mountains to the NSW Southern Tablelands to protect the threatened glossy black cockatoo, delivering positive results.
Search for lost graves goes high-tech as archaeologists turn to radar
Ground-penetrating radar technology has discovered multiple unmarked graves at an old Aboriginal mission cemetery in south-west Victoria.
These people are happy to ditch agents and sell their own houses
More and more people are bypassing real estate agents and using social media to sell their properties — but what are the risks of going it alone?
Artist's 'empowering' henna crowns raise a smile in cancer patients undergoing chemo
Jigna Chauhan offers free henna crowns to women who have lost their hair during chemotherapy treatments, helping them feel more positive and confident.
The marginal Sydney seats looming as election battlegrounds
Australia's largest city is home to four marginal seats that will prove significant in deciding the May 18 poll.
The damage done: Maurice Cole's crazy ride, from Pentridge to the peak of the surfing world
Over the course of his life, Maurice Cole, a legend of the surfing world, has absorbed damage, inflicted it and come face-to-face with death more than once. Now he is helping his son try and reverse the damage his generation has done.
Venezuelan Crude Oil
Tourism used to bring hard currency to Venezuela, but there is little charm to visiting a police state, unless you're somebody like American presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, who honeymooned in the USSR. Venezuela has vast crude oil reserves. In 2018, it exported 1.245 million barrels a day last year, the lowest since 1990. Financial sanctions imposed by the U.S. has created the "crisis" because many of the chemicals that are required to treat the high sulfur oil are embargoed. Oil is bought and sold in dollars, but because of the tight requirements on anyone who would do busines... more »
House Democrat Issues Subpoenas for Trump Tax Returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin refused to comply with demands to turn over Trump’s returns.
Ex-Fugees Rapper Charged in Campaign Finance Case
Prakazrel "Pras" Michel is accused of conspiring with fugitive Malaysian financer Jho Low to make and conceal foreign campaign contributions.
CDC says certain fresh oysters from Mexico linked to illnesses in the U.S.
Following a health warning earlier this week from California officials about fresh oysters from Mexico, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection issued its own public alert today. The CDC is working with officials in Mexico and in several U.S. states on an investigation of a multistate outbreak traced to raw oysters. Various pathogens,... Continue Reading
World News Briefs -- May 10, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*: *Exclusive: Eyeing Iran, U.S. sending more Patriot missiles to Middle East* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has approved a new deployment of Patriot missiles to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday, in the latest U.S. response to what Washington sees as a growing threat from Iran. The decision further bolsters U.S. defenses and comes after the Trump administration expedited the deployment of a carrier strike group and sent bombers to the Middle East following what it said were troubling indications of possible p... more »
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New Democrats Enter Their Golden Oldie Moldy Years
****Spring Fundraiser. Please continue to support Sardonicky and contribute whatever amount you can afford to help me keep writing. Thank you!**** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Stung by Richard Nixon's landslide victory in 1968 and then battered by Ronald Reagan's crushing of Jimmy Carter in 1980, the Democratic Party decided it needed a "third way" approach to win back power. They would accomplish this by starting a movement they dubbed the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC). It arrived complete with 140 congress critters and a set of neoliberal principles which purpo... more »
NO DEAL – China Departs Early as Negotiations End – President Trump Fulfills Campaign Promise…
Giddy up… President Trump has fulfilled another campaign promise to confront China and hold firm. As promised, three decades of Donald Trump’s intense commitment to stop the exfiltration of Amerian wealth is on display today. When you plant your tree … Continue reading →
Are the oldest and wisest obsolete?
"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years."--Mark Twain. The post Are the oldest and wisest obsolete? appeared first on CFACT.
NYP: Energy drink addiction left mom with pacemaker at 32
A British mom is speaking out about the dangers of energy drinks after developing an addiction “worse than that of heroin” that left her on the verge of diabetes and forcing her to get a pacemaker — all by the time she was 32. “The drinks made my heart beat faster, which would cause palpitations, then […] The post NYP: Energy drink addiction left mom with pacemaker at 32 appeared first on Health Nut News.
ABC: Germany proposes $2,790 fine for unvaccinated children amid measles outbreak in US
BERLIN — Germany’s health minister is proposing fines for parents of school-age children who haven’t been vaccinated for measles amid concern that the highly contagious and potentially deadly disease could make a comeback. In an interview published Sunday with German weekly Bild am Sonntag, minister Jens Spahn said parents who can’t prove their children have […] The post ABC: Germany proposes $2,790 fine for unvaccinated children amid measles outbreak in US appeared first on Health Nut News.
NYP: Fiancé of 911 caller fatally shot by cop reveals their final conversation
The fiancé of the Australian woman fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer opened up about his final phone conversation with the love of his life, moments before her July 2017 murder. In his first interview since the ex-cop was convicted of third-degree murder in her death last week, Don Damond revealed he spoke to 40-year-old Justine […] The post NYP: Fiancé of 911 caller fatally shot by cop reveals their final conversation appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fox: LA teenager’s skin ‘melts’ off in severe reaction to prescription medication with strict FDA warning
Ashley Silverman, a 14-year-old freshman at North Hollywood High School, nearly lost her life when her skin began to “blister, bubble, and fall off in sheds.”1 The reaction to her medication was the potentially deadly Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is “a rare and severe disorder of the skin and mucous membranes”1 that usually occurs in […] The post Fox: LA teenager’s skin ‘melts’ off in severe reaction to prescription medication with strict FDA warning appeared first on Health Nut News.
Save us from the (economic) puritans
[Disclaimer, this post uses “puritan” as a term for those suspicious of pleasure, not actual members of the Puritan religion.] Bret Stephens recently had this to say, in defense of Trump’s tweets on issues such as tariffs: And as an astute friend pointed out to me recently, Trump’s scary tweets even seem to have the […] The post Save us from the (economic) puritans appeared first on Econlib.
Friday Sketch by Joe Infurnari: World Be Fee
They’ve shaped the world to their ends by secretly and surreptitiously eroding our values, our relationship to each other and to the world. We’ve given them consent to plunder the world on the off chance that we could, too. We are now very much like the 1%; suspicious of our peers, vain, seduced by consumer goods and the allure of ‘luxury’. We also now celebrate the humiliation, destruction and failure of others for the small… The post Friday Sketch by Joe Infurnari: World Be Fee appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Smoking Psychedelic Toad Milk Could Alleviate Depression For Up To 4 Weeks
*Mandy Froelich* - Another natural antidepressant.
Gov’t Fines Elderly Man $30K, Trying to Steal His Home Because His Grass Was Too Tall
*Matt Agorist* - The city plans on stealing his home, leaving him on the street.
How to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life
*Sofia Adamson* - If you want to decrease your risk of disease, improving the quality of your sleep should be a top priority.
Funds For Afghanistan Will Be Shifted To Build The Wall On The U.S. - Mexico Border
Border fence near Campo, California. Credit: Fred Greaves/Reuters *FOX News:* *Pentagon approves plan to shift $1.5B for wall along US-Mexico border* The Pentagon has approved a plan to spend an additional $1.5 billion to build 80 more miles of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a U.S. defense official confirmed to Fox News Friday. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan approved the re-allocation of funds, which were originally earmarked for support of Afghan security forces and other projects, to help pay for the wall along the southern border. *Read more* .... *WNU editor:... more »
Medical marijuana measure clears Nebraska legislative panel
A bill to legalize medical cannabis in Nebraska that would offer a variety of business license opportunities but would ban certain products from the market advanced out of a legislative committee. Members of the Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 on Friday to send the sales and taxation measure to the full Legislature for debate. Lawmakers could debate […] Medical marijuana measure clears Nebraska legislative panel is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
AK cannabis regulators float on-site consumption, testing, tracking rule changes
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board is seeking public comment by June 19 on proposed changes to the state’s rules for on-site cannabis consumption spaces and the testing and tracking of marijuana. Among other changes, regulators recommend: Allowing retail stores not in freestanding buildings to have on-site consumption of edibles only. Increasing the cost of the license […] AK cannabis regulators float on-site consumption, testing, tracking rule changes is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Where’s the Fight Over Don Jr.’s Testimony Headed?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, United States* The Special Counsel might have ended, but the investigations continue. The Special Counsel might have ended, but the investigations continue. Last week the Senate Intelligence Committee issued a subpoena for Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest child, to appear before them. Don Jr., as he’s often referred to, has been running the Trump Organization alongside his brother Eric since his father ascended to the presidency. More than his other siblings, Don Jr. has embraced the kind of populist messaging that elected his father in 2016. ... more »
This One Man's Heroism During the Battle of Pearl Harbor Is Legendary
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: By Photographer: UnknownRetouched by: Mmxx - This is a retouched picture, which means that it has been digitally altered from its original version. The original can be viewed here: The USS Arizona (BB-39) burning after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor] And he gave his life for his country just two years later. His name was Doris, but he was a powerfully built football fullback, a heavyweight boxer, and the first black American hero of World War II. He distinguished himself during the Japanese sneak attack against Hawaii on Su... more »
Record black unemployment
The black unemployment rate, 6.7%, is the lowest ever recorded, but that's not how liberals/progressives see it. USA Today asks, "Why is unemployment for blacks 86% above the national average, and 116% above whites." Don't you love statistics? Not a mention in the USA Today article about 2010 black unemployment under Obama was 16.8%. It also notes the number of blacks in prison (1,609 per 100,000) compared to whites (274 per 100,000) and the difficulty in obtaining jobs with a prison record, without noting that blacks have an 8x higher crime rate than whites. Anything they can fin... more »
Forty hours on the road with an outback truckie
What is life really like for Australia's truck drivers who traverse thousands of kilometres on the outback highways?
Facebook is cracking down on 'inauthentic' federal election content
Facebook is attempting to bolster the accountability and transparency of political content in the current federal election campaign, but social media experts question whether the measures go far enough.
Volunteer army helps NSW drought-stricken town
For residents living in the New South Wales village of Murrurundi in the Upper Hunter Valley, three minute showers and a limit of two loads of laundry a week have become the norm.
Coalition's predictions have turned darker, with fears Abbott is gone
Something had shifted as the leaders got back on the road this week with the debates and debacles behind them, writes Laura Tingle.
Two mothers gave me opposite answers on an unsolvable teenage problem
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A daughter new to adolescence and to managing her own phone vs a mother new at parenting a high-schooler. Rachael Mogan McIntosh wonders how to find the sweet, magical, impossible spot between authority and permissiveness.
Powerful owls are feeling the housing pinch in Melbourne
Even for one of Australia's most fearsome predators, raising a family on the outskirts of Melbourne can be a struggle. The powerful owl is an icon with an uncertain future.
Poverty in Australia has been pushed to centre stage
Dozens of Australians have sent in their concerns about the issue to the ABC's You Ask We Answer election project, with many concerned about payment increases and how the issue ties in with social issues like poverty and domestic violence.
Bluetooth Smart Diapers are Here!
Enter Huggies new line of diapers, Monit x Huggies, featuring Bluetooth sensors that can text the parents of the latest bowel movement by the wearer of the diaper. The post Bluetooth Smart Diapers are Here! appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Did Delta Air Lines Encourage Employees to Buy Video Game Consoles Instead of Joining a Union?
In May 2019, social media users shared evidence of the company's controversial campaign to discourage its workers from unionizing.
Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?
The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.
Did Thomas Jefferson Say ‘The Government Will One Day Be Corrupt and Filled With Liars’?
Finally, something on which the political left and right agree!
Levi’s is Using Hemp in Their New Line of Sustainable Clothing
*Mayukh Saha* - The hemp future of hemp is finally coming into being!
The U.S. & China Can Create a New International Economic Order
New International Economic Order The U.S. & China Can Create a New International Economic Order Video of The U.S. & China Can Create a New International Economic Order There is a lot at stake with the current U.S./China trade talks. In dealing with each other, these two great powers decide on the future economic platform for the planet. For a road map of what is possible between the two nations, look no further than the wise words of Lyndon LaRouche. Featured in today's webcast is a speech by Mr. LaRouche, 22 years to the day, where he lays out the most productive agreements pos... more »
Paper Links E-Cigarette Use To Child Abuse
Do you vape? A new paper suggests you may have been abused as a child - at least in statistical parsing of a small survey. A sample of 208 people aged 18-21 was used to create a correlation between childhood maltreatment and e-cigarette use, and explored the potential role of impulsivity in linking childhood maltreatment to e-cigarette use via a series of models controlling for demographic characteristics. Other papers have claimed that smoking is caused by childhood maltreatment but this is the first to claim a link between nicotine vapor and child abuse. read more
Are All the World’s Problems Ours?
[image: are-all-the-world-s-problems-ours] How many quarrels, clashes and conflicts can even a superpower manage at one time? And is it not time for the United States, preoccupied with so many crises, to begin asking, “Why is this our problem?”
Russell Kirk and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn — The Centennial of Two Conservative Giants
[image: russell-kirk-and-aleksandr-solzhenitsyn-the-centennial-of-two-conservative-giants] It’s now been more than 100 years since the births of two great conservative writers, men who laid bare the flaws of socialism — in its theory and practice.
Anomalous Weather: Both a Weapon and Scourge of Climate Hysterics
[image: anomalous-weather-both-a-weapon-and-scourge-of-climate-hysterics] Whether anomalous weather events are proof of climate change or not is, apparently, in the eye of the beholder.
Fear cold, not heat
Cold is far more devastating than warmth. The post Fear cold, not heat appeared first on CFACT.
Iranian Cleric Says One Missile Can Destroy The U.S. Navy's 'Billion Dollar Fleet'
Iranian-made Emad missile, Tehran, 2016 © Reuters / Raheb Homavandi *Times Of Israel:* *Iranian cleric says US aircraft carrier can be ‘destroyed with one missile’* Ayatollah Yousef Tabatabai Nejad warns Iran’s supreme leader could order attack on American forces ‘if they attempt any move’ An Iranian cleric close to the country’s supreme leader warned Friday that Iran could destroy a US naval force destined for the Persian Gulf with just one missile, further escalating tensions between the countries. “Their billion [-dollar] fleet can be destroyed with one missile,” Ayatollah You... more »
2020 Is Shaping Up Well For Democrats, Primarily Because Republicans, Led By Trump, Are Screwing The Pooch
*There are some Trump supporters who will NEVER abandon him* Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, had some good news for House Democrats yesterday: their average generic ballot edge over Republicans is as strong as it was last cycle, when they netted over 40 seats. What he's saying, basically, is that "while it’s very early in the cycle and these polls are not predictive so far in advance, the House generic ballot polling right now looks very similar to what we saw this time two years ago... [I]f you’re looking for signs of a growing backlash against the new Democr... more »
President Trump Proposal to Counteract China and Big Club/Big AG Strategy…
Today President Trump outlines an approach to head-off the anticipated retaliation from China over the increase in U.S. tariffs that began today. Whether this is structurally possible, or whether this is Trump’s attempt to diminish the leverage carried by Vice-Chairman … Continue reading →
She'd looked at life from both sides then!
*FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019Sheryl Gay Stolberg in chains:* It was Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Speaking at the gorgeous Trump Tower, patron saint Donald J. Trump had already said it: "You have some very bad people in that group. But you also had people that were very fine people, on both sides." The great communicator didn't leave it there. He also said that there had been "violence" and "blame" on both sides! To review his remarks, click here. Who was Donald Trump talking about? There were very fine people on both sides? To what two "sides" did he refer? Just like that, he sought to e... more »
This tenpin bowling wizard is one of Australia's most successful sportspeople
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Jason Belmonte's unorthodox two-handed technique initially saw him labelled a novelty act by some, but now he's the main act. Even so, the world number one is rarely rolled out when the question is posed — who is Australia's most successful athlete?
'You have to move with the times': New Cloudstreet production transforms Tim Winton's classic
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Twenty years after it took Australian stages by storm, the theatre adaptation returns with some powerful changes to casting, representation and language.
Why is Indonesia looking to relocate its capital city and could it really pull it off?
Indonesia is looking increasingly serious about relocating the national capital away from Jakarta — but could the South-East Asian nation really pull it off and where would its new capital be?
Is this gay millennial couple destined for the White House?
Pete Buttigieg is young, openly gay and the mayor of a town the size of Ballarat, but this Democratic underdog is now racing up the polls and could be the one to take on Donald Trump.
The economy is not strong, despite what the Coalition says
The Coalition is basing its re-election campaign on Australia's strong economy, backed by Treasury forecasts, but the most recent Reserve Bank outlook paints a much grimmer economic picture.
The gift of life: One woman's story about surrogacy and egg donation
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After helping bring 11 babies into the world through egg donation and surrogacy, Jane Miller now hopes to start a family of her own.
Why political texts can't be blocked
If you're fed up with receiving political campaign texts and calls, unfortunately there's not much you can do about it.
This election, is anyone thinking about waste and recycling?
It's a topic that hasn't gathered much attention on the campaign trail, but based on the large number of questions we received through You Ask, We Answer, waste and recycling is something many voters are concerned about. So do the parties have a plan? And is it enough to make a difference?
'Bigger fish to fry': Here's what shooters really think about parties looking to change gun laws
While minor parties with designs on winding back Australia's strict gun control regime are courting votes from regional Australia, some firearm owners think there are bigger fish to fry.
Dubious environmental group 'infiltrates' Stop Adani movement
A mysterious environmental group fronted by dubious online identities — including one endorsed by a former Liberal party staffer — spends more than a year trying to forge ties with the Adani protest movement while urging activists to target Clive Palmer.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo To Meet Russian President Putin In Sochi On May 14
*Daily Mail:* *Mike Pompeo to have face-to-face meeting with Putin on first trip to Russia as secretary of state to discuss 'aggressive and destabilizing actions' by Moscow* * Mike Pompeo is making his first trip to Russia as secretary of state next week * He'll meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin for face-to-face talks in Sochi * Trump is looking to move past the special counsel investigation into Russian election meddling and alleged collusion and spoke to Putin by phone a week ago * He claimed Putin 'smiled' and Trump said they 'didn't discuss' the 2020 election * State D... more »
This Just Might Be the Worst Submarine Ever Built
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Think steam-powered submarines. Like the airplane, the submarine evolved in the early 20th century into a real weapon. But for the British Royal Navy, this posed a dilemma. The Admiralty’s battle plan for its revolutionary new dreadnoughts foresaw high-speed clashes between rival fleets armed with very-long-range guns. The new dreadnoughts and battlecruisers launching from British shipyards hit the waves at speeds above 21 knots. If subs were to play any role in such a war, they had to be *fast*. The fastest British sub in 1912 topped out at 15 knots... more »
Some of the Top Secret Ways Submarines Helped Win World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2577937] Especially in the Pacific. Sunsets over Manila Bay are nothing less than spectacular. Once the sun dips below the horizon there is a lingering illumination known as “blue hour” as the sky gradually shifts from pale azure to deep indigo before fading completely into the black tropical night. But for the men of USS Seawolfthere was no blue hour that warm January evening in 1942. Their submarine rested on the inky bottom of the bay awaiting nightfall, when i... more »
My Story: I Served on an Aircraft Carrier That Was Sunk During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: By USN - Official U.S. Navy photograph 80-G-21627., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15263205] The fate of the USS Yorktown during the Battle of Midway is a tragic story. *If the captain knew how many Japanese Navy ships were expected to attack Midway, he didn’t say. It’s just as well he didn’t. After what I saw in the Coral Sea, even one Japanese aircraft carrier sounded pretty scary to me.* BACKSTORY: After working in a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in Idaho, Ray Daves enlisted in the Navy... more »
President Trump and the opioid crisis
- President Trump launched an Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse and Reduce Drug Supply and Demand, introducing new measures to confront the driving forces behind this crisis. - The President signed the landmark SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, the largest and most comprehensive legislative package addressing a single drug crisis in history. - The President helped secure a record $6 billion in funding to fight the opioid epidemic. - The Administration provided more than $2 billion in grants in 2018 to help States, territories, tribes, and lo... more »
Who Knows What Evil Lurks In The Pentagon Budget? The Liberty Report Knows!
Trillions of dollars in Pentagon spending have just disappeared into thin air. The Pentagon failed its first ever audit last year. There is so much off-the-books spending that no one has a clue where it's going. US troops show up in Niger and Congress has no idea how they got there. Is the Pentagon and the military-industrial complex a government unto itself? Tune in to the Liberty Report:
The War Tweets
[image: undefined] It looks like Trump will get his “Jolly Little War” (as Eric Margolis pegged it) against Iran or Venezuela, although the newsfeeds say today it will be Iran. It might change tomorrow. Who knows? Trump might have himself a two-front war against the Oil Evildoers. I recall another notorious character who made that mistake. He ended up a defeated nobody in Patagonia. "We are successfully imposing the most powerful maximum pressure campaign ever witnessed, which today’s action will further strengthen."— President Donald J. Trump Depriving Iran of funds for its ca... more »
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Iranian cleric warns US fleet ‘can be destroyed with one missile’
Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Yousef Tabatabai-Nejad has dismissed the US carrier group’s deployment in the Middle East, suggesting that the fleet could be easily destroyed in the event of war. “Their billion-dollar fleet can be destroyed with one missile,” Tabatabai-Nejad said, speaking in Isfahan on Friday, Reuters has reported, citing local media. “If they attempt any move, they will [face] dozens […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli Snipers Kill One And Injure 30 In Gaza Demonstrations Violating Ceasefire
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:40 P.M)- Israeli snipers opened fire upon Gaza demonstrators again today, killing one and injuring 30, violating the latest ceasefire. According to reports from the Gaza Ministry of Health, at least one Palestinian has been killed and 30 others injured by Israeli fire, among the injured were 4 children and a paramedic. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US forces attack Syrian gov’t oil transport in Euphrates region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The U.S. military and their allies from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) opened fire on a Syrian government ferry that was attempting to transport oil in the Euphrates River Valley. According to the pro-SDF Deir Ezzor Media Center page on Facebook, the U.S. Coalition forces fired shots at the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
CIA used secret missile to kill terrorists ‘with no explosion’– report
The US government has developed a secret missile to launch pinpoint airstrikes against terrorists and their leaders “with no explosion”, the Wall Street Journal reports. The newspaper cited unnamed US officials as saying that the use of the specially designed new missile with “extraordinarily accurate intelligence about a target’s location and surroundings” will help “drastically” reduce damage and minimise chances […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lunar tunnel engineers excited by boring Moon colonies
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Truth About Abs: 9 Things You Should Never Do
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Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 9th May 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
‘Village’ and other Idiots
Oh good, there’s an interesting conversation below the line on this blog. It’s about whether it’s completely fair to rip sound-bites out of their intended context, take them down and use them against the suspect, later, as evidence in the court of public opinion. There are millions of examples, but let’s take the most notorious one. “Friends”. No, not *them*. Jeremy Corbyn and his friends from Hamas and Hezbollah. He definitely called them friends, but at a stretch, he could have meant it in a general sense, or ironically, as one might refer to an infestation of carpet beetles o... more »
Did White Supremacists Chant ‘6 Million More’ at Holocaust Event?
A swastika-flag-carrying group was angry over efforts to take an accused Holocaust denier's name off an Arkansas Tech scholarship.
Trump Claims New China Tariffs Help, Not Hurt, United States
"Just sit back and watch!" Trump tweeted.
Why Does Facebook Fail to Fix Itself? It’s Partly Humans
The question comes up over and over, with extremist material, hate speech, election meddling and privacy invasions. Why can’t Facebook just fix it?
41 Million People Are Displaced Worldwide Due To Conflict And Violence
*Al Jazeera:* *10 million displaced internally by conflict in 2018: Report* New figure brings total number of people living as IDPs due to violence and tensions to 41.3 million, an all-time high. Conflict forced more than 10 million people to flee their homes to live elsewhere within their own country last year, bringing the total number of people internally displaced by violence to a record high, monitors say. The new figure brings the total number of people currently living in internal displacement due to violence to 41.3 million, an all-time high, according to a report by the I... more »
Media round-up
On the whole, we source material from other blogs, press and media. I suppose it’s essentially *churnalism*, in that we regurgitate all sorts of news and views, but with a twist, as they say on The Great British Menu. Deconstructed fish ’n’ chips always goes down well. If it weren’t for our sidebar and various other online content, we’d be stuffed. If it weren’t for other blogs I certainly wouldn’t have a lot to say. To stave off dementia I might have to compose entertaining stories about our cat. Craig could seamlessly revert to blogging his favourite music and poetry and illustra... more »
SVENSMARK’s Force Majeure, The Sun’s Large Role in Climate Change
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / May 9, 2019 GUEST: HENRIK SVENSMARK By H. Sterling Burnett By bombarding the Earth with cosmic rays and being a driving force behind cloud formations, the sun plays a much larger role on climate than “consensus scientists” care to admit. The Danish National Space Institute’s Dr. Henrik […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 129 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
What Happened To Joe’s Permanent Drought?
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? https://www.energycentral.com/c/ec/dust-storm-marks-beginning-southwests-permanent-drought ? In 2011, Joe Romm assured us that a dust storm marked the beginning of the Southwest’s permanent drought. ? Back in the real world, after that brief blip, precipitation there has returned to perfectly normal levels: ? https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/regional/time-series/107/pcp/60/12/1895-2019?base_prd=true&firstbaseyear=1901&lastbaseyear=2000 ?…
Climate Change Reconsidered II : Fossil Fuels
Summary for Policymakers NIPCC Oct. 3, 2018 Introduction Climate Change Reconsidered II: Fossil Fuels, produced by the Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC), assesses the costs and benefits of the use of fossil fuels 1 by reviewing scientific and economic literature on organic chemistry, climate science, public health, economic history, human security, and theoretical …
RESPONSIVENESS OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2 TO ANTHROPOGENIC EMISSIONS: A NOTE
JAMAL MUNSHI ABSTRACT: A statistically significant correlation between annual anthropogenic CO2 emissions and the annual rate of accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere over a 53-year sample period from 1959-2011 is likely to be spurious because it vanishes when the two series are detrended. The results do not indicate a measurable year to year effect …
RESPONSIVENESS OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2 TO FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS: PART 2
JAMAL MUNSHI ABSTRACT: This short note is a validation of a previous work which found no correlation between changes in atmospheric CO2 and fossil fuel emissions at an annual time scale. In this work, this result is tested for robustness with respect to sample period selection within a range of data availability. A resampling procedure …
Sixteen inches of snow for Colorado
Freeze Warning for Denver and the eastern plains early Friday. Temps to drop to the upper 20s F to low 30s F. 8 May 2019 – Snow was falling heavily in the mountains and the Denver area was expecting snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches on grassy areas and 3 to 6 inches over ... Read moreSixteen inches of snow for Colorado The post Sixteen inches of snow for Colorado appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Veterans Fight Efforts to Remove Bible From POW/MIA Memorial
[image: veterans-fight-efforts-to-remove-bible-from-pow-mia-memorial] A conservative legal advocacy group has stepped forward to defend a WWII POW’s Bible on display at a Vermont veterans center.
California marijuana sales a far cry from state’s projections
California is paying a price for the shaky rollout of its legal recreational marijuana market. State budget documents show Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration is sharply scaling back what it expects to collect in cannabis tax revenue through June 2020 – in all, a $223 million cut from projections only four months ago. The state projects […] California marijuana sales a far cry from state’s projections is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/10/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says China trade talks are done for the day” [CNBC]. “U.S. trade talks with China ended Friday as Liu He, the top Chinese trade negotiator, left the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. ‘They were constructive discussions between both parties, that’s all we’re going to say. […]
Commentaries And Analysis On The Current U.S. - China Trade War
*Wendy S. Cutler, New York Times*: *What Happens if Trade Talks With China Fall Apart* *Negotiations are in trouble, and that could cause serious problems for the global economy.* rade talks between the United States and China appear to be in serious trouble after China reportedly walked back some of its commitments and President Trump launched a tirade against Chinese negotiators on social media. This marks a sharp turn from last week, when Mr. Trump said talks were “going along pretty well.” As with most negotiations, the most intractable issues have been left for the final sta... more »
Examining why Peter Dutton left the force reveals a strange coincidence
Ali France lost a leg due to the tragic error of an elderly driver. Peter Dutton's reason for leaving the police force is not altogether different.
Battle at the British Museum for a 'stolen' shield that may hold the story of Cook's landing
Encased behind glass in the British Museum, the 'Gweagal Shield' is a priceless artefact that many believe tells the story of Captain James Cook's arrival in Australia, and the resistance of Aboriginal tribes on the frontier.
Government Fines Elderly Man $30K, Trying to Steal His Home Because His Grass Was Too Tall
By Matt Agorist Dunedin, FL — Jim Ficken is not a criminal, has never been in jail, and is a model citizen in the town... more »
Where Technocrats Play: U.S. Department Of Energy
By Patrick Wood Ex-Governor of Texas Rick Perry was appointed Secretary of Energy by President Donald Trump on March 2, 2017. Even though President Trump... more »
Recession Alert: Credit Card Delinquencies Reach 8-Year Highs
By Mac Slavo When the average everyday American begins to have trouble paying their bills, it’s most often a sign that the economy is not... more »
Assyrian Kitchen's Classes, Meals Offer Food for Thought on Ancient Civilization
Assyrian International News Agency - 10 hours ago
Daniel Sarkiss and Atorina Zomaya are the co-owners of Assyrian Kitchen in Jefferson Park. ( Brian Rich/Sun-Times)Growing up in Rogers Park, Atorina Zomaya was immersed in her Assyrian culture, learning the language and sharing bountiful traditional meals with family and friends.
Devin Nunes Discusses James Comey Recent Comments….
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes discusses James Comey’s recent comments and the ongoing efforts against Attorney General Bill Barr. . The full James Comey town hall event is below: .
China Says It Will Hit Back On U.S. Tariffs
*Daily Mail*:* China vows to retaliate with 'necessary countermeasures' against Trump's tariff hikes on $200billion-worth of Chinese goods which take effect today as talks continue* * US Customs and Border Protection imposed the new 25 percent duty on affected US-bound cargoes leaving China after 12.01am on Friday * The hike comes in the midst of two days of talks between top US and Chinese negotiators to trying to rescue a faltering deal to end a 10-month trade war * China's commerce ministry said 'necessary countermeasures' would be taken * Mike Pence said the administration is w... more »
75 Minutes with Jordan Peterson
Last Thursday I drove up to San Francisco with a friend, Tom, to see Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson speak. I’ve seen some impressive interactions he’s had on YouTube. (This one is my favorite and another one, in which he lets down his hair on stage in Vancouver, is my other favorite, but I can’t find […] The post 75 Minutes with Jordan Peterson appeared first on Econlib.
U.S. Raises Tariffs On Chinese Goods. Trade Talks Have Ended For Today
*Daily Mail: **China trade talks are DONE for the day after Trump declares 'no need to rush' and pulls the trigger on $200billion-worth of tariffs that will hit U.S. consumers, sending the Dow down 300 points* * US Customs and Border Protection imposed the new 25 percent duty on affected US-bound cargoes leaving China after 12.01am on Friday * The president said talks continue in a 'very congenial manner' * The talks resume after Thursday negotiations failed to stop the U.S. from imposing tariffs * China has vowed to retaliate * Global markets rose Friday on hopes of a potential dea... more »
So that's what happens to them!
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Venezuela Update
*Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional,* (SEBIN) intelligence agents seized Edgar Zambrano, vice president of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, while he was in his vehicle. When he refused to get out, they used a tow truck to tow his vehicle with him in it to *la Tumba*, "The Tomb", a building that serves as the headquarters for Venezuelan internal security and intelligence. Zambrano’s arrest is the first of a lawmaker since last week’s failed overthrow attempt. The Maduro regime is getting bolder in attacking opposition leaders. Bolstered by 25,000 Cuban Arm... more »
Did Coca-Cola Suppress Unfavorable Studies Or Is This Another Systemic Conspiracy Story By US Right To Know?
U.S. Right To Know, an industry-funded trade group that was created to harass and intimidate scientists, has teamed up with a few academic allies to promote 129 Freedom of Information Act requests they submitted related to Coca-Cola. To harass scientists as effectively as possible, they make requests overly broad so they can claim to "reveal" some suitably cosmic number, in this case 87,000 documents. read more
Why Further U.S.-China Economic War Seems Certain
*Alan Tonelson* *China, United States* The days are over when the United States—or at least its political and business leaders—saw mushrooming commerce with China as an expressway to greater national prosperity, higher profits, and a powerful contributor to global well-being. Ever since President Donald Trump started hiking tariffs on imports from China in the middle of last year, speculation has abounded that his main aim wasn't creating leverage for securing a favorable trade agreement with Beijing, but, rather, spurring a process of decoupling the two economies. As widely not... more »
America Went Into Panic When Japanese Submarines Attacked Near Los Angeles
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: James Montgomery Flagg [Public domain]] People freaked out--especially after Pearl Harbor. It seemed like just another ordinary day at sea. Early on December 7, 1941, a U.S. Army-chartered cargo vessel, the 250-foot SS Cynthia Olson, under the command of a civilian skipper, Berthel Carlsen, was plying the Pacific waters about 1,200 miles northeast of Diamond Head, Oahu, Hawaii, and over 1,000 miles west of the Tacoma, Washington, port from which she had sailed on December 1. On board the unarmed Cynthia Olson, formerly the C... more »
How Trump Can Transform Nuclear Arms Control
*Richard Burt, Jon Wolfsthal* *Arms Control, United States* The president now has the opportunity not only to rescue nuclear arms control but to transform it. He should seize it. President Donald Trump has tweeted that he wants to prevent a dangerous and costly nuclear arms race between the United States and Russia, and prevent a new one with China, by negotiating a new three-way treaty among those nuclear states. The president’s new interest in nuclear arms control, in part, may stem from the conclusion of the Mueller investigation. Thus, he may believe he now has some politica... more »
The Age of the Internet Calls for Younger Leaders
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
ACCRA, May 10 (IPS) - Days before Algeria's 82-year-old strongman president Abdelaziz Bouteflika was ousted from power, the country made one last ditch attempt to keep control: it shut down the internet. Read the full story, “The Age of the Internet Calls for Younger Leaders”, on globalissues.org →
Rise of Right-wing Nationalism Undermines Human Rights Worldwide
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, May 10 (IPS) - The rise of right-wing nationalism and the proliferation of authoritarian governments have undermined human rights in several countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America. Read the full story, “Rise of Right-wing Nationalism Undermines Human Rights Worldwide”, on globalissues.org →
“We Move from Job to Job and Earn from Feast to Famine”
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
JOHANNESBURG, May 10 (IPS) - The fast-growing motion picture industry of South Africa is aiming for the stars. But the boom has a flipside. The South African Guild of Actors (SAGA) is fighting against precarious working conditions, being shut out of social security systems, and unfair copyright laws. This, and the legacy of apartheid. Read the full story, ““We Move from Job to Job and Earn from Feast to Famine””, on globalissues.org →
PA: More Charter Shenanigans in Harrisburg
On May 7, a group of four bills related to charter schools suddenly popped up, referred to the House education committee in the state capitol. Surprise! Let's take a look: *HB 355: * This bill is supposed to strengthen the "ethical requirements" for charter schools (including cybers). It sets requirements for annual independent financial audits and puts limits on how much money charters can hold in unassigned fund balances (just parked in the bank); public schools also have a limit on fund balances. And there are new requirements for some financial transparency between the charter ... more »
Julian Assange: The UK, Sweden and the ‘Illusion of Justice’
*Nina Cross* | The trapping of Assange has relied upon the immoral use of the prosecuting services by the UK government, and the illusion that 'Assange had a choice.'
Potty Wadhams And King Want To “Fix” The Climate!
By Paul Homewood h/t Phil Bratby/Robin Guenier It is difficult to keep up with the incessant climate propaganda from the BBC at the moment! Scientists in Cambridge plan to set up a research centre to develop new ways to repair the Earth’s climate. It will investigate radical approaches such as refreezing the […]
TEPCO Plans on Taking Down Part of HOT Vent Tower at Fukushima Daiichi
The vent tower (foreground in screenshot below) at Fukushima Daiichi was measured at 10 sieverts an hour at its base soon after the disaster. That is a level that will kill people very quickly (within days). As you can see, the vent tower is leaning precariously: TEPCO plans on lopping off the top half using robots since the area is way too radioactive for people to approach: Chikako Kawahara (2019, May 10). TEPCO to slice dangerous chimney at Fukushima plant. The Asahi Shimbun, http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201905100045.html Tokyo Electric Power Co. plans to start work ... more »
KEN STARR, GO AWAY
Mediaite reports: Former independent counsel Ken Starr attacked the length of special counsel Robert Mueller‘s report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, telling Fox News that “there’s just too much detail.” Speaking with Fox’s Bill Hemmer, Starr argued “the whole issue is, is there collusion?” and says the report did not prove that, but used too many footnotes.... “There are over 1,000 footnotes. I mean... why? The point of this report is simply to say why I prosecuted or why I didn’t prosecute. This is not a term paper,” he continued. Here's the Starr Repo... more »
More from 'Nukin' Futz News -Trump to Iran: "Call Me"
*US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during event on ending surprise* * medical billing at the White House in Washington, DC,* * on May 9, 2019. (AFP photo) * Folks, we're obviously in the End Times with the Trump Presidency. Here's the latest from this morning's "media". Please read the two snippets below and I will have some mercifully brief comments to follow: ‘What I’d like to see with Iran, I’d like to see them call me’: Trump *from Iran's PressTV* Iran’s envoy to the UN has rejected President Donald Trump's call for new negotiations with Tehran, saying Trump's withdrawal f... more »
Cannabis group Greenlane reports net loss amid expansion
Greenlane, a Florida-based distributor of vape products, reported improved revenue of $49.9 million for the first quarter 2019, up 15.3% from the same period last year. Cannabis group Greenlane reports net loss amid expansion is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Iran Rejects President Trump's Offer For Talks
*Reuters: **Iran's Revolutionary Guards reject talks with U.S. after Trump offer* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Friday Tehran will not negotiate with the United States and denied any U.S. attack was likely, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged talks and said he could not rule out a military confrontation. Trump on Thursday urged Iran’s leadership to sit down and talk with him about giving up Tehran’s nuclear program and said he could not rule out a military confrontation given the heightened tensions between the two countries. American B-52 bomb... more »
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Mark O'Connell
Mark O’Connell, author of *The Close Encounters Man*, a biography of J. Allen Hynek, was this week’s guest. Although we were going to talk about J. Allen Hynek and his investigations during the years of Project Blue Book, we started with my predictions about who would end up on the Iron Throne. Yes, we took a dive into Mark O'Connellthe pool of *Game of Thrones*, and since I thought I had figured out the ending, I wanted a record of that. You can listen to the show (which was about much more than GoT here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17873376 We did talk about the way Hynek h... more »
Court Shelves Investigation of Election Crime Against Fernando Haddad
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) decided this week unanimously to file an electoral judicial investigation action against the former candidate for the Presidency by the PT, Fernando Haddad. The opening of the suit had been filed in 2018 by then-candidate for federal deputy Kim Kataguiri (DEM-SP). He […] The post Court Shelves Investigation of Election Crime Against Fernando Haddad appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mega Operation of Civil Police Targets White Collar Crime in Brazil
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Civil Police of the Federal District initiated, this Thursday morning (9th), a mega operation in eight states and in the FD to arrest suspects of diverting almost R$30 (US$7.5) million from Banco do Brasil between 2017 and 2018. Altogether, the investigation should serve 17 […] The post Mega Operation of Civil Police Targets White Collar Crime in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
World News Briefs -- May 10, 2019
A MH-60S helicopter hovers in the air with an oil tanker in the background as the USS John C. Stennis makes its way to the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/File Photo *Reuters:* *U.S. warns merchant ships of possible Iranian attacks in Middle East* LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. commercial ships including oil tankers sailing through key Middle East waterways could be targeted by Iran in one of the threats to U.S. interests posed by Tehran, the U.S. Maritime Administration said in an advisory. The U.S. military said this week that a number of... more »
Kudos to Kim Kardashian
I have spent pretty much zero minutes paying attention to the Kardashian women (I think I saw them more in the "People vs. OJ Simpson" than I have in all other media combined). But I have great respect for how Kim Kardashian is spending her celebrity credit. She seems to be doing real work that […]
Trump Sez Prosecute John Kerry for Logan Act Violations – About Damn Time.
Anyone with a particle of intelligence knows that Jean-Jacques Kerry pretends to be loyal to the USA, but in reality owes his allegiance to the global elites and to his own bank account. (In that way he echoes Missus Clinton, but that’s a story for another day.) Kerry (like the late John McCain) has a track record of conducting rogue foreign policy raids, where he jets about the world (on our dime, perhaps) and meets with representatives of governments to whom he believes the USA owes largesse and forgiveness. If those governments are hostile to the USA, so much the … Continue readi... more »
Funny Friday ( take 2 )
From Hardnox To start things off right … Let’s Offend Everybody! Q. What’s the Cuban National Anthem? A. Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Q. Where does an Irish family go on vacation? A. To a different bar. Q. What did the Chinese couple name their tan, curly-haired baby? A. SUM TING WONG. Q. What do you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other? A. A speech impediment. Q. Why do Drivers Ed classes in redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? A. Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it... more »
Snake Turns Up in Washing Machine Smelling ‘Like Downy’
The animal hospital says the corn snake, named Penelope, belonged to a 12-year-old boy who lives nearby.
Hero Students Highlight Shift in School Shooting Guidance
Experts say educators need to give staff and students as many options as possible in the worst-case scenario.
"Choice Architecture" Exploiting the Unconscious, Irrational YOU
*Digital Platforms and Behavioural Science. Cause we really are just there to be exploited for maximum profit.* *"Uber's business model is incredibly simple: It's a platform that facilitates exchanges between people. And Uber's been incredibly successful at it, almost eliminating the transaction costs of doing business in everything from shuttling people around town to delivering food.This is one of the reasons Uber will soon be among the most valuable companies in the world after its shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on May 10.Yet its expected US$82.4 billion ... more »
Hasta La Vista, Baby. Voluntary Deportation Requests Spike Under Trump
[image: hasta-la-vista-baby-voluntary-deportations-spike-under-trump] Some illegals have received the strong message that they aren’t welcome here, and so they are applying in record numbers for “voluntary departure,” which means they are self-deporting.
Democracy Losing Street Cred as Latin Americans Lose Prosperity
[image: democracy-losing-street-cred-as-latin-americans-lose-prosperity] Latin Americans’ faith in “democracy” is waning along with their economies.
CBP Catches Sex Fiends at Border; Rescues Another Illegal; Seizes More Drugs
[image: cbp-catches-sex-fiends-at-border-rescues-another-illegal-seizes-more-drugs] Families, single adults, and unaccompanied minors aren’t the only class of illegals piling up the at border in the mad rush to claim squatter’s rights in the United States.
Historic snowfall shatters old records in Minnesota
Snowiest month of May ever. Most snow on a single day in the month of May ever. Snowiest May 8 ever. Through Thursday morning, Duluth was blanketed with 10.9 inches of snow, leading to a number of broken snowfall records, according to the National Weather Service. One spot just southwest of Duluth reported 12 inches ... Read moreHistoric snowfall shatters old records in Minnesota The post Historic snowfall shatters old records in Minnesota appeared first on Ice Age Now.
New Jersey Activists Continue to Push for Marijuana Legalization Despite Federal Prohibition
By Patrick McKnight Over a year after reform advocates first began predicting swift legislative victory, the recreational use of cannabis remains illegal in New Jersey,... more »
Overall, Who Is The Worst Democrat In The House? Hint: He Represents The Bada Bing Strip Club In Lodi, New Jersey
Many Americans are unaware of just how important an event in world history the French Revolution was. Before we talk about what Ryan Grim termed a counterrevolution for an *The Intercept* piece about reactionary Blue Dog and DINO Josh Gottheimer, let's remember, for a little context, that the French Revolution, gave hope to all Europe other than to the nobles, ecclesiastics, and some bourgeois (the 1%). The émigrés, who came from these groups, fought from outside France to defeat the revolution. They persuaded several monarchs to invade France to thwart Robespierre's Montagnards, ... more »
WATCH: Cops Shoot Through Windshield, Fire 76 Times to Kill Mentally Ill Man with BB Gun
[image: shoot]While trying to kill a mentally ill man holding a BB gun, police endangered an entire town driving down the street shooting through their windshield.
Cops Arrest Great-Grandma at Disney World for Having CBD to Treat Her Arthritis
[image: cbd]An innocent great-grandma was kidnapped by police and thrown in a cage because she had CBD in her purse which she used to treat her arthritis.
Gov’t Fines Elderly Man $30K, Trying to Steal His Home Because His Grass Was Too Tall
[image: grass]Because he was unable to mow his grass for 57 days, the city fined a 69-year-old man nearly $30,000 and now they plan to steal his home.
The New Totalitarianism: Will It Escape Campuses Into the Broader World?
In an authoritarian regime, those in power demand obedience but not necessarily agreement from their subjects. Even if many of their subjects might oppose the regime, the rulers are largely content as long as everyone obeys, no matter how grudgingly. Totalitarians are different. They demand not only obedience but lockstep belief. In some sense they […]
Perth Glory win epic semi-final on penalties to reach A-League decider
Just In - 12 hours ago
After a week of incredible comebacks, the A-League tops them all as Perth Glory and Adelaide United produce an epic semi-final before the Glory win in an extraordinary penalty shootout to reach the decider.
Why I Do Not Hate Donald Trump
Trylon of Freedom outside the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Matthew Kahn) Many people would probably believe me justified in hating Donald Trump. While I was general counsel of the FBI, I watched the president fire my boss and friend, Jim Comey. I’ve read and heard the many false statements that the president and his supporters have made about him. I’ve also read many of the president’s harsh and erroneous statements about the FBI, the Department of Justice and the people who work at both of those places. The Mueller report describes troubling conduc... more »
US Deploys B-52 Bombers to Qatar Amid Iran Threat Hiatus
Smells like a false flag event is coming to ignite the Greater Middle East War. Emphasis mine: – US Deploys B-52 Bombers to Qatar Amid Iran Threat Hiatus by https://www.rt.com/ The US Air Force released images of B-52 Stratofortress bombers landing in Qatar. The deployment is part of a larger US military build-up in the …
BASIC SKILL LEVELS DOWN: Parker eschews selective quotation!
*FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2019But her basic skill levels stay down:* This past Tuesday, FBI director Christopher Wray testified at a Senate budget hearing. Along the way, he made a statement we found to be somewhat striking. Devlin Barrettt even quoted the statement in his news report in the Washington Post. Let's start at he beginning. Did Wray believe that the FBI engaged in spying on the Trump campaign? "That’s not the term I would use,” Wray had already said. One senator pushed Wray a bit further. We were perhaps a tiny bit struck by the highlighted statement below: BARRETT (5/8/19):... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 10, 2019
*CBS: **As B-52 bombers arrive in region, defiant Iran says U.S. "will not dare" attack* The face-off between Iran and the United States continued to escalate on Friday as the Islamic Republic's elite Revolutionary Guards goaded the Trump administration with a dare, just a day after American B-52 bombers landed in the region. CBS News senior national defense correspondent David Martin said Thursday that all four B-52 Stratofortress bombers ordered to the Persian Gulf by the White House had arrived at the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar. The White House deployed the bombers to th... more »
“Alexa, Stop Spying on My Kids”: Amazon’s Echo Dot Violates Child Privacy Law
By Jessica Corbett A coalition of consumer and public health groups demanded Thursday that federal regulators investigate and sanction Amazon for its Echo Dot Kids... more »
Chelsea Manning Has Just Been Released From Jail
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — Whistleblower Chelsea Manning has been released from jail on Thursday, following months in detention for “contempt” after she refused to testify before a... more »
Security In Iraq, May 1-7, 2019
Violence in Iraq remained at a very low level during the start of May. The number of incidents remained in the teens, and there were few casualties as well. There were 18 incidents reported in Iraq from May 1-7. That was similar to previous weeks when there were 18 attacks the last week of April, and 17 the week before that. Diyala with 5 incidents had the most out of the 6 provinces with attacks. *Security Incidents In Iraq By Province * *Province* *May 1-7* Anbar 2 Babil 1 Diyala 5 Kirkuk 3 Ninewa 3 Salahaddin 4 *TOTALS* *18* *Casualties In Iraq By Province * *Province* *May 1... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - May 10
1923 Sir Henry Dobbs wrote US Consul in Iraq that King Faisal was not a strong leader and he expected trouble from his rule 1941 New German ambassador to Iraq arrived in Mosul with 2 He 111 bombers 1941 Iraqis abandoned Fort Rutba allowing British to capture it 1941 UK India cmdr Gen Auchinlek advocated occupying Baghdad Mosul Kirkuk to preclude German intervention Mideast cmdr Gen Wavell told Auchinlek that Iraq not as important as other fronts and he had limited resources 1941 UK Mideast cmdr Gen Wavell told Churchill attack on Baghdad could start Arab revolt Wavell told Churchill... more »
Take An AR-15 and Make Into a Pistol: Meet the Ruger’s AR-556
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What to make of it. The modular nature of the AR-15 platform, which allows the same operating system to drive guns of different calibers, barrel lengths, and other special features, has recently spawned a new subclass of the genre: AR pistols. Ruger’s AR-556 pistol, a short-barreled AR-15 designed for one or two-handed operation, delivers rifle-level performance in a pistol-sized configuration. The AR-15 rifle, or ArmaLite Rifle-15, was developed by Eugene Stoner as a potential military firearm. The AR-15, first adopted by the U.S. Air Force and l... more »
SR-71: This Secret Air Force 'Black' Project Was Too Good Not To Leak
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * It was bound to happen. *The Blackbird wouldn’t stay officially secret for much longer. Pres. Lyndon Johnson would run for election in 1964, and to counter criticisms from Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater, revealed the SR-71 during a speech on July 25.* 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 no ordinary aircraft but a big, beautiful and state-of-the-art spy plane designed in the 1950s and early 1960s to fly quickly at high altitudes over the Soviet ... more »
Hard Stop: This Warship Is a Killer For Sure (But Its No Battleship)
*James Holmes* *Security, * That era is over. *Blending into surface traffic is no mean feat for an outsized destroyer.* Over the years it’s become commonplace for writers to sex up their descriptions of guided-missile destroyer (DDG) *Zumwalt*, the U.S. Navy’s newest surface combatant. Commentators of such leanings depict the ultra-high-tech DDG-1000 as a battleship. Better yet, it’s a “stealth battleship”—a fit subject for sci-fi! Not so. And getting the nomenclature right matters: calling a man-of-war a battleship conjures up images in the popular mind of thickly armored dr... more »
China Is Learning from Russian Military Interactions with the United States
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] A Chinese analysis contends that U.S. defense strategy will not only spark a great power arms race, but will have an unpredictable and negative impact on regional security in the Indo-Pacific region. An April 26, 2019, headline in the Chinese newspaper *Global Times* was quite typical: “The US takes the unusual step of threatening Russia with two aircraft carriers. Russia’s answer: that makes you a bigger target [美罕见用双航母威胁俄 俄回应：让你变大活靶].” In the new era of Kinzhal and Bulava, not to mention Poseidon, such a bellicose posture of... more »
Using Modern Monetary Theory to Your Advantage
*Milton Ezrati* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Political claims for any economic thought must be taken with a grain of salt. Out of nowhere, it seems, candidates, business people, and policymakers have begun to talk about modern monetary theory (MMT). Depending on who is talking and the audience before which they are talking, claims for what MMT justifies can sound radical indeed. The theory is sometimes said to explain why budget deficits do not matter or why Washington, without fear of inflation, can simply print money to cover a budget shortfall. As exciting as all thi... more »
Nine years later: HPV vaccine injury survivor is still recovering
(Note from Erin: Thank you so much to our friend Larry Cook for highlighting this issue.) Before her two shots of Gardasil, Kristin Bell was a healthy, athletic, high-functioning 26-year-old woman. However, unaware of the serious health risks of the vaccine, she got the HPV vaccine and her life was forever changed. Thankfully, nine years […] The post Nine years later: HPV vaccine injury survivor is still recovering appeared first on Health Nut News.
California has officially banned the sale of animal-tested cosmetics
In case you hadn’t heard, at the start of fall 2018, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law, aimed at banning the sale of cosmetics that were tested on animals. Finally. This is the first law of its kind in the U.S. (although similar laws already exist in the European Union, India, Israel and […] The post California has officially banned the sale of animal-tested cosmetics appeared first on Health Nut News.
Skin age reversed 13 years in just 9 months by doing this
One simple lifestyle modification — the cessation of smoking — has been found to dramatically reverse biological skin age in a study of Italian women. RELATED STORY: Obesity poised to overtake smoking as leading preventable cause of cancer Dramatic reversal of skin aging has been seen in smokers who stopped for at least nine months. […] The post Skin age reversed 13 years in just 9 months by doing this appeared first on Health Nut News.
Vaccination as Orthodoxy: Conflicts of interest undermine children’s health Part I
By the Children’s Health Defense Team Note: With this article, Children’s Health Defense is launching its second eBook: Conflicts of Interest Undermine Children’s Health. The first eBook, The Sickest Generation: The Facts Behind the Children’s Health Crisis and Why It Needs to End, described how children’s health began to worsen dramatically in the late 1980s […] The post Vaccination as Orthodoxy: Conflicts of interest undermine children’s health Part I appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Unhealthy diets now kill more people than tobacco and high blood pressure, study finds
Did you know that according to many doctors and scientists, 80% of our diet should consist of fruits and vegetables? And yet, a large study has shown that a poor diet is associated with 1 in 5 deaths worldwide or about 11 million deaths a year. And that makes unhealthy eating habits responsible for more deaths than […] The post CBS: Unhealthy diets now kill more people than tobacco and high blood pressure, study finds appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trump Continues Obama’s War on Whistleblowers
By Caitlin Johnstone (CJ Opinion) — “New drone whistleblower at The Intercept,” tweeted the outspoken CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou in October 2015. “For God’s sake don’t... more »
After Trump Invite, Iran Commander Says: No Talks with US
The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted Gen. Yadollah Javani as saying that "there will be no negotiations with America."
Butina Saw US Political Analysis as ‘Valuable’ to Russia
Maria Butina admitted to covertly gathering intelligence on the NRA and other groups at the direction of a former Russian lawmaker.
China Has Propped Up Global Markets Since December — Is This About To End?
By Brandon Smith This article was written by Brandon Smith and originally published at Birch Gold Group Global stock markets and some treasury markets have... more »
The US Couldn’t Wish for a Greater Ally Than Al Baghdadi
*Tony Cartalucci* | A villain to serve Washington’s interests both in Syria and around the globe.
AV10: The Alternative View Conference Returns This Weekend, Watch LIVE Online
*21WIRE* | Watch these inspirational, informed and enlightened speakers from around the world all weekend long.
Sunscreen may not be as harmless as we thought
Wired reports: Today, researchers at the FDA revealed the results of a small clinical trial designed to test how four of the most common sun-filtering molecules on the market behave after they’ve been sprayed on and rubbed in. The results, published in the journal JAMA, show that contrary to what sunscreen manufacturers have been saying, UV-blocking chemicals do seep into circulation. Now, don’t panic and toss your tubes. There’s no evidence yet that they’re doing anything harmful inside the body. But the revelation will have serious impacts on sunscreen manufacturers going forward... more »
Bolton Held "Extremely Rare" Iran Meeting At CIA Headquarters
[image: undefined] NBC has revealed that national security adviser John Bolton convened what was described as a "highly unusual" meeting at CIA headquarters last week to discuss Iran among top intelligence, diplomatic and military advisers. The outside-the-norm nature of the meeting hearkens back to the Bush-Cheney White House's direct intervention over Iraq intelligence in the lead-up to the 2003 invasion, which involved the VP and his staff making multiple personal visits to CIA headquarters and Pentagon to pressure the intel analysts into conforming to a preferred "narrative". S... more »
If we really valued immigrants, we’d pay them better
News 1. Clearcuts “The Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry (DLF) recently hired DG Communications, a public relations firm, to assess the department’s progress in meeting the recommendations of William Lahey’s Independent Review of Forest Practices, specifically in terms of Lahey’s calls for increased transparency and engagement with the public,” reports Linda Pannozzo: The […]
Truth Be Told: Nova Scotia’s forest department hires a PR firm with forest industry ties to help it with transparency
Cover photo: recent drone shot of a clearcut located between Kejimkujik National Park and Lake Rossignol. Photo courtesy Jeff Purdy. The Nova Scotia Department of Lands and Forestry (DLF) recently hired DG Communications, a public relations firm, to assess the department’s progress in meeting the recommendations of William Lahey’s Independent Review of Forest Practices, specifically […]
On The Meaning of The Comic
Henri BergsonHenri Bergson’s 1911 book *Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic* is a collection of three essays which explore why people laugh and what laughter means, especially laughter that is caused by comical acts. Here’s an excerpt from the first essay, “The Comic in General — The Comic Element in Forms and Movements — Expansive Force of the Comic”: The first point to which attention should be called is that the comic does not exist outside the pale of what is strictly human. A landscape may be beautiful, charming and sublime, or insignificant and ugly; it will never ... more »
Argentina: Workers Allegedly Recorded a UFO on Santiago and Laprida
*Source: PLANETA UFO and ContextoTucuman.comDate: 05.07.2019* *Argentina: Workers Allegedly Recorded a UFO on Santiago and Laprida (Video Link)* A group of workers engaged in a downtown project claimed having seen a UFO and not only that, captured it on a cellphone. "A real-time sighting of a UFO from San Miguel de Tucumán says one of them while attempting to focus on the strange object overhead. The object was recorded around 1600 hours at the corner of Santiago and Laprida. VIDEO: *https://youtu.be/mTX5vzqgHvo* Inexplicata Podcasts covering items from UFO / paranormal histor... more »
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Astra Taylor points out that we should be far more concerned about a planetary carbon budget which actually involves inflexible limits, rather than delaying action in the name of avoiding spending on government balance sheets. J. David Hughes highlights how choices which subsidize and lock in fossil fuel production are incompatible with responsible climate policy. Mike Moffatt makes the case for an entrepreneurial mindset as a response to delay tactics. And Matt Gurney confirms that we shouldn't expect Andrew Scheer or any of his denialist cronie... more »
Video footage of Qal’at Al-Madiq after Syrian Army seizes historical town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the historical town of Qal’at Al-Madiq on Thursday after a short battle with the jihadist and Turkish-backed rebels in northwestern Hama. Following the capture of Qal’at Al-Madiq, the Syrian Army seized four more towns from the jihadist rebels, forcing the latter to fall back […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US must militarily intervene in Venezuela to stop Russian, Chinese expansion: senator
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:25 P.M.) – Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida penned an op-ed in the Washington Post on Friday that argued in favor of U.S. military intervention in Venezuela. Scott began the opinion piece by heavily criticizing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, blaming him for the ongoing domestic issues inside the country. “This is a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Syrian Army ambush kills 15+ jihadists in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launches a counter-offensive this morning to recover the sites they lost to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) this week. However, despite the intensity of the attack, the jihadist rebels were unable to recover any territory and were later forced to retreat back towards […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist counter-offensive in northwestern Hama ends in failure
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels, led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), attempted to retake several areas from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) that they lost in the northwestern countryside of Hama in the last four days. HTS and their allies began their attack this morning by attempting to overwhelm the Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump allegedly ‘frustrated’ with Bolton over being pushed into war with Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with his senior officials over how difficult a task removing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has proven, anonymous senior administration officials and advisers to the White House have told the Washington Post. According to one senior official, Trump recently joked that National Security Adviser John Bolton wanted to pull him “into a war” in Venezuela, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Big Picture: 65 Million Years of Temperature Swings
If you wonder where today’s temperature fits in with the grand scheme of time on Earth since the dinosaurs were wiped out, here’s the history. We start with the whole 65 million years, then zoom in, and zoom in again to the last 12,000 from both ends of the world. What’s obvious is that in […]
Trivia : May 10th
These things happened on this date in history…. Eye of God May 10, 2003 NASA features for its “photo of the day” what became known as “The Eye of God” and an Internet classic.It is the Helix Nebula, which is the closest known example of a planetary nebula created at the end of the life of a Sun-like star. It lies about 655 light-years away. John Dillinger May 10, 1933 The notorious criminal John Dillinger is released from prison after a petition of 188 signatures was presented to the governor. He had served nine and a half years for armed robbery; his … Continue reading →
One Denver Shooting Suspect Posted Anti-Christian, Anti-Trump Messages; the Other Thinks She’s a Boy
[image: one-denver-shooting-suspect-posted-anti-christian-anti-trump-messages-the-other-thinks-she-s-a-boy] One of the students charged with killing one and wounding eight at a high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, doesn’t much care for the Bible, Christians, or Trump. The other is a girl who pretends to be or actually thinks she is a boy.
Why Charter School Proponents Have Lost Many of the Democrats Who Once Supported Them
Why some liberals are coling on charter schools.
Persistent Engagement: Foundation, Evolution and Evaluation of a Strategy
U.S. sailors assigned to Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua J. Wahl/Released) In 2018, U.S. Cyber Command was elevated to a unified combatant command, one of only four of these functional commands in the U.S. military. To harken the institution’s independence, Cyber Command released a strategic vision announcing a new concept of persistent engagement. The document explained that: Superiority through persistence seizes and maintains the initiative in cyberspace by continuously engaging and contesting adversaries and causing th... more »
One Marine Killed, Six Injured In Training Crash At Camp Pendleton
Marines ride on armored vehicle at Camp Pendleton located in North San Diego County, in Southern California. (Camp Pendleton/Facebook) FOX News: *One Marine killed, six hurt in training crash at Camp Pendleton; second fatal crash since April* One Marine was killed and six others were injured Thursday when a light armored vehicle rolled over during training at Camp Pendleton in Southern California, U.S. military officials said. It was the second fatal crash to occur at the military base since last month. The seven Marines were a part of the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalio... more »
Mike Pompeo and Washington's Hypocrisy Regarding Human Rights Issues in China
During a recent press conference with Randall G. Schriver, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, a report on military and security developments in China and its goals of being a player in a new multipolar world revealed this: "*It's also important to note, as our report does, that last year the Chinese Communist Party's Central Military Commission took sole authority of the People's Armed Police. The People's Armed Police, of course, is the primary force for internal security. And, of course, our concerns are significant when it comes to the ongoing repr... more »
French Troops Free Four Hostages In Burkina Faso. Two Commandos Killed
*Daily Mail:* *US citizen is among four hostages rescued in Burkina Faso as France reveals two soldiers were killed in the mission to free them* * Two French soldiers were killed in action as four hostages rescued in West Africa * Men identified as Cédric de Pierrepont and Alain Bertoncello by Élysée Palace * French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences for the two deaths A US woman was among four hostages rescued in Burkina Faso, West Africa on Friday as France revealed two soldiers were killed in the mission to free them. The two soldiers died in a military operation t... more »
Crisis or Rot? Dueling Metaphors of Constitutional Decline
For the symposium on Sanford Levinson and Jack M. Balkin, Democracy and Dysfunction (University of Chicago Press, 2019). The Balkin-Levinson dialogue is a model of academic conversation: two learned scholars of constitutional law, reasoning together on some of the deepest problems the topic poses. But it is also a debate, intended to shape ongoing public debates with the highest stakes. This debate pivots on dueling metaphors for contemporary crises of American constitutional legitimacy. Levinson, self-describedly “semi-apocalyptic” at one point, suggests the US is in or near a cons... more »
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From Jenna Orkin More than five million children in Yemen risk starving to death as food and fuel prices soar 60 doctors, pharmacists charged in largest US opioid prescription bust More US school-age children die from guns than on-duty US police or global military fatalities, study finds The World's Largest Ocean Cleanup Has Officially Begun Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln Passes Through Suez Canal On Route To Iran As Tensions SoarTrump Turns On Bolton, Accuses Him Of 'Trying To Start A War' In Venezuela: WaPoJeff Bezos is throwing a mysterious event for his rocket company, Blue Ori... more »
Kim Jong-un calls for 'full combat posture' following missile tests
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un orders his military to boost its strike capability following another missile firing, according to state media, as tensions grow over tests that appeared to show the development of a new advanced missile system.
Swans hold on to beat Bombers after the siren at SCG
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The Sydney Swans break a run of four straight losses with a battling win over Essendon at the SCG, taking some pressure off coach John Longmire.
Broncos back in winner's circle against Manly, Tigers crush Panthers
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The Brisbane Broncos beat Manly at Lang Park but the game is overshadowed by a series of injuries, after Wests Tigers crush the Panthers.
Truth, justice and declassification: Secret archives show US helped Argentine military wage 'dirty war' that killed 30,000
Rut Diamint, Political Science Profesor, Torcuato di Tella University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Traveling death squads. Sadistic torture techniques. Stolen babies. The US helped it all happen by aiding Argentina's military regime in the 1970s, according to newly declassified documents.
We Need to Talk About the 'Flying Ginsu': The Ultimate Missile?
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * The United States has developed an awesome new weapon for killing high-value targets without causing extensive collateral damage, and it has already proven itself in at least five countries. *A game-changer?* The United States has developed an awesome new weapon for killing high-value targets without causing extensive collateral damage, and it has already proven itself in at least five countries. The missile, which is dubbed the R9X “Flying Ginsu,” is a non-explosive missile which kills the enemy target with kinetic energy and six blades. The missile ... more »
How a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Battled a Hawk (And Won)
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * "HAFB takes measures to prevent as many of these strikes as possible, as well as any obstruction that would affect a safe take-off or landing of our aircraft," she added. *What a story. * Breathe easy, red-blooded Americans: that's no bald eagle. The photo you can see here first posted to the popular Air Force amn/nco/snco Facebook page on Wednesday, shows the aftermath of a bird strike that occurred during a routine landing of F-16 Fighting Falcon at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico April 17, 2019, a spokesperson for the 49th Wing confirmed... more »
'Streaming Balls of Fire': What It's Like to Fire a 30mm Cannon Chain Gun
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Here is my expierence. (Kingman, Ariz.) It looked like streaming balls of fire lighting up the air, accompanied by a very loud noise, smoke and the sight of a large firey explosion on the other side of a desert canyon. The backward thrust was very powerful, throwing me back what felt like several feet. All this seemed to happen at once, when I first tried to fire an M230LF Lightweight 30mm Cannon Chain Gun, an extremely lethal rapid fire gun now arming the Army's armored Stryker vehicle. The weapon represents a new adaptation of the 30mm Chain Gun now... more »
The Best Response That I Have Seen So Far To Those Who Say The FBI Do Not Spy
Also the Air Force doesn’t bomb https://t.co/GlbetbrtdB — Eli Lake (@EliLake) May 8, 2019
Former Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Official: ‘We Trained al-Qaeda Fighters’
Iranian Revolutionary Guards. Reuters *Clarion Project:* *Retired IRGC Official: ‘We Trained al-Qaeda Fighters’* A former spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) revealed a level of cooperation between Iran and al-Qaeda which previously remained under wraps, Al Arabiya reported. Said Qasemi, now retired, said Iran sent IRGC soldiers to Bosnia and Herzegovina disguised as humanitarian workers from the Iranian branch of the Red Crescent (part of the International Red Cross) to train al-Qaeda fighters who ran an operational base in the Balkan country. Just last month... more »
Former CIA Director Petraeus: It Would Be 'Suicide' For Iran To Start A War With US
Former CIA director David Petraeus speaks after leaving the Federal Courthouse in Charlotte, North Carolina, April 23, 2015. REUTERS/Chris Keane *CNN:* *David Petraeus: Iran's economy is in a 'tailspin' and it would be 'suicide' to start a war with US * Crushing sanctions from the United States have sent Iran's economy into a "tailspin," ex-CIA director David Petraeus told CNN Business. Petraeus, who was also America's top general in the Middle East, warned that Iran's economy could continue to nosedive "as we tighten the screws a few more turns." Despite soaring tensions between ... more »
ON BIDEN, ARE TRUMPERS FIGHTING THE LAST WAR?
*The New York Times* reports: Rudolph W. Giuliani, President Trump’s personal lawyer ... said he plans to travel to Kiev, the Ukrainian capital, in the coming days and wants to meet with the nation’s president-elect to urge him to pursue inquiries that allies of the White House contend could yield new information about two matters of intense interest to Mr. Trump. One is the origin of the special counsel’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. The other is the involvement of former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s son in a gas company owned by a Ukraini... more »
Has Trump had enough of John Bolton’s push for war in Venezuela?
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 164. The post Has Trump had enough of John Bolton’s push for war in Venezuela? appeared first on The Duran.
Can AG Barr Unravel The Deep State Coup Against Trump Before 2020 Elections?
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 163. The post Can AG Barr Unravel The Deep State Coup Against Trump Before 2020 Elections? appeared first on The Duran.
The Clown President
Donald Trump's naked disregard for the law has been a long time coming. Chris Hedges writes: This decades-long disregard by the two major political parties for the rule of law and their distortion of government into a handmaiden for corporations set the stage for Donald Trump’s naked contempt for legality and accountability. It made inevitable our kakistocracy, rule by the worst or most unscrupulous (“kakistocracy” is derived from the Greek words kakistos, meaning worst, and kratos, meaning rule). Those in the parade of imbeciles, grifters, con artists, conspiracy theorists, raci... more »
New Mexico Global Warming Terror Continues
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What Happened To Joe’s Permanent Drought?
By Paul Homewood https://www.energycentral.com/c/ec/dust-storm-marks-beginning-southwests-permanent-drought In 2011, Joe Romm assured us that a dust storm marked the beginning of the Southwest’s permanent drought. Back in the real world, after that brief blip, precipitation there has returned to perfectly normal levels: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cag/regional/time-series/107/pcp/60/12/1895-2019?base_prd=true&firstbaseyear=1901&lastbaseyear=2000 Meanwhile a new paper has reconstructed New Mexico’s hydroclimate […]
Buzz Aldrin Calls For Humanity To Mass Migrate To #Mars.
https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/05/05/buzz-aldrin-calls-for-humanity-to-mass-migrate-to-mars/?fbclid=IwAR2V1ktWj4-KrV6doGbC74nQvlSEQTjWMaWmq378FCuC8ndRddbol-MCX_Y Advertisements
Jane Goodall on Leonardo DiCaprio, her 85th birthday, and the need for hope
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/jane-goodall-on-leonardo-dicaprio-her-85th-birthday-and-the-need-for-hope/
When Past Becomes Future: Physics in the 21st Century.
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/when-past-becomes-future-physics-in-the-21st-century/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm::fb:—-:rrssopenmind:::::20190504::sitlnk::
Gravitational waves leave a detectable mark, physicists say
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-05-gravitational-physicists.html
Smoking cigarettes can make your penis SHRINK, scientists warn
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Scientists Now Believe the Universe Itself May Be Conscious
https://theantimedia.com/universe-conscious/
Climate change: Scientists test radical ways to fix Earth’s climate
BBC News – Climate change: Scientists test radical ways to fix Earth’s climate https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-48069663
Under Intense U.S. Pressure, Canada Changes Fighter Jet Rules To Allow F-35 Bid
*Ottawa Citizen*: *Canada changes fighter jet rules to allow F-35 bid* The Canadian government will allow a “flexible approach” in determining industrial benefits for the new fighter jet program, making way for Lockheed Martin and the U.S. government to bid on the project. Suppliers are being informed of the new approach that comes in the wake of a threat from the Trump administration to pull the F-35 from the competition to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 jets. If Canada insisted that industrial and technological benefits must be linked to the outlay of $19 billion f... more »
Young Canadians Will Not Join The Navy Is The Ships Do Not Have Wi-Fi
Marines and Sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors with America Amphibious Ready Group received an opportunity to talk to family using their mobile phones aboard USS America, Aug. 24, 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Jacob Pruitt) *Military.com:* *Canadian Admiral: Kids Won't Join the Navy if Ships Don't Have Wi-Fi* The next generation of Canadian sailors has grown up with phones in their hands, and they're not likely to give up their connectivity for life on the high seas. When working with industry partners designing the technology needed on future Royal Cana... more »
Do You Like A Right-Wing, Mostly White Old Male Government Telling You What To Do-- Or Do You Prefer Choice?
On May Day we looked at how Alabama plans to reshape laws to change the way women interact with 21st century society... make it more like 18th century society or, among the hard-core, first century society. Since then, Georgia one-upped them with an even more draconian anti-choice bill, probably ruining the state's burgeoning and carefully nurtured film production business in the process. GA-07 congressional candidate Marqus Cole was the first to alert me, writing me that "This morning, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed H.B. 481 into law-- the most restrictive anti-abortion law i... more »
Protect Your Home From Microwave Radiation
With microwave radiation exposure in our everyday lives increasing at an exponential rate and 5G being rolled out across the World as we speak, what can we do to protect ourselves from the dangers inflicted upon us from the technology? The post Protect Your Home From Microwave Radiation appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
8 Health Benefits of Whey Protein for Your Heart and Your Waist
Whey protein is one of the best quality sources of protein you can get for optimal health and wellness. Studies have linked whey protein with a stronger immune system, a healthier heart, increased tissue repair and chronic disease prevention. Many of whey protein’s touted health benefits arise from its ability to increase levels of glutathione, […] The post 8 Health Benefits of Whey Protein for Your Heart and Your Waist appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Funny Friday
From Hardnox To start things off right … Let’s Offend Everybody! Q. What’s the Cuban National Anthem? A. Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Q. Where does an Irish family go on vacation? A. To a different bar. Q. What did the Chinese couple name their tan, curly-haired baby? A. SUM TING WONG. Q. What do you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other? A. A speech impediment. Q. Why do Drivers Ed classes in redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays? A. Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it... more »
IL gov touts adult-use marijuana plan, FL dispensary cap lawsuits, Euro MJ conference & more of the week’s top news
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveils a blueprint for recreational marijuana, lawsuits crop up in Florida around the state’s dispensary caps, a conference in Denmark highlights the growing international MJ space – plus other important news from around the cannabis industry. Recreational marijuana plan for Land of Lincoln The governor of Illinois revealed a plan to legalize […] IL gov touts adult-use marijuana plan, FL dispensary cap lawsuits, Euro MJ conference & more of the week’s top news is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis ... more »
Democrats attempt to overthrow the US Constitution
“Democrats are passing laws to force states (like Colorado) to give all of their electoral votes to the national popular vote winner, and they are also passing laws to keep the President off the ballot in their states – thus … Continue reading →
"A meteor filled with swords"
That's what Task & Purpose calls the recently revealed R9X version of the Hellfire missile. The Wall Street Journal described it thus: The U.S. government has developed a specially designed, secret missile for pinpoint airstrikes that kill terrorist leaders with no explosion, drastically reducing damage and minimizing the chances of civilian casualties, multiple current and former U.S. officials said. * . . .* A modified version of the well-known Hellfire missile, the weapon carries an inert warhead. Instead of exploding, it is designed to plunge more than 100 pounds of metal thr... more »
New trade agreement between Chile and Argentina enters into force
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
10-May-2019 The Free Trade Agreement between Chile and Argentina entered into force on Wednesday, May 1.
Pressure mounts on EU to curb Brazilian deforestation, human rights abuses
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
10-May-2019 A new report by more than 20 NGOs is calling on the EU to include provisions in trade agreements now under negotiation, such as the EU/MERCOSOR agreement, that would fully protect forests and indigenous rights.
Tunisie – ALECA : Les conclusions d'une étude sur le démantèlement tarifaire font froid dans le dos!
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
10-May-2019 La Tunisie qui fournira le plus gros effort de démantèlement tarifaire, au vu de la forte protection tarifaire aujourd'hui en vigueur, pour le secteur agricole tunisien.
How US-China talks differ from any other trade deal
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
10-May-2019 The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods to try to force changes in China's trade, subsidy and intellectual property practices.
NATIONAL STATISTICS PROVE HPV GARDASIL VACCINE IS LINKED TO INCREASED CERVICAL CANCER RATES AFTER YEARS OF DECLINE DUE TO PAP SMEARS
Dr. Nicole Delépine, French Oncologist & Surgeon, has completed a HUGELY REVEALING study that looks at the OFFICIAL National Statistics of Cervical Cancer, using the data provided by Smear tests. It shows that the introduction... The post NATIONAL STATISTICS PROVE HPV GARDASIL VACCINE IS LINKED TO INCREASED CERVICAL CANCER RATES AFTER YEARS OF DECLINE DUE TO PAP SMEARS appeared first on Healing Oracle.
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Forensic Friday: Can you spot the problem with this image?
Ever wanted to hone your skills as a scientific sleuth? Now’s your chance. Thanks to the Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), which is committed to educating authors on best practices in publishing, figure preparation, and reproducibility, we’re presenting the first of a new series, Forensic Friday. Take a look at the image below, … Continue reading Forensic Friday: Can you spot the problem with this image?
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 10, 2019
[image: São Paulo music, rap in São Paulo, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo, best show in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Zé Ramalho, Falamansa and Rastapé (Limão) – Three legendary names of the forró music, the most popular rhythm from Northeastern Brazil, will be performing in Centro de Tradições Nordestinas […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 10, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 10, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Baile do Odisséia @ Teatro Odisséia (Lapa) – Come and see what the nineties in Rio were all about with this night dedicated to the Brazilian sound of that […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 10, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Telefônica Brazil Grows by 22 Percent in the First Quarter of 2019
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Telefônica Brasil achieved a net profit of R$1.3 billion (US$325 million) in the first quarter of 2019, with a growth of 22.2 percent over the same period last year. Recurring EBITDA, which is profit excluding interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, totaled R$3.9 billion, an annual increase of […] The post Telefônica Brazil Grows by 22 Percent in the First Quarter of 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is Leaked Document Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’?
Emphasis mine: Is Leaked Document Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’? by JONATHAN COOK, https://www.jonathan-cook.net/ If genuine, the report published by an Israeli newspaper widely seen as Netanyahu’s mouthpiece offers a catastrophic vision of the Palestinians’ future. – Middle East Eye – 9 May 2019 A report published this week by the Israel Hayom newspaper apparently …
China Vows to Take ‘Necessary Countermeasures’ After US Tariff Hike, Stalling Talks
China Vows to Take ‘Necessary Countermeasures’ After US Tariff Hike, Stalling Talks by https://www.rt.com/ China plans to take “necessary countermeasures” in response to the US’ decision to increase tariffs to 25 percent on $200 billion in Chinese goods, a decision China’s Commerce Ministry said it “deeply regrets.” – The ministry did not elaborate on what …
Trump and Kushner Middle East Peace Deal Is a Trojan Horse for Further Occupation
The Real News Network Published on May 9, 2019 Phyllis Bennis discusses the recent Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the real nature of Kushner’s supposed “deal of the century”. end
Mountain Killer? The U.S. Navy's Railgun Could Be Quite Dangerous
*TNI Staff* *Security, * But will it happen? *“I don’t know if I can get there from the engineering status yet. But that’s what we continue to look at,” Fanta told Defense News.* While the U.S. Navy had announced last year that it would take a prototype railgun to sea onboard the expeditionary fast transport USNS *Trenton* (JHSV-5) in 2016, the service may have to scupper those plans. *(This first appeared in 2016.)* If the Navy does take the railgun out to sea on a fast transport, it will be in 2017 at the earliest. In lieu of testing the prototype rail gun in an at-sea enviro... more »
The F-16 Falcon: The Fighter Jet That Won't Just Go Away
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * And keeps getting better. *The single-engine F-16 leveraged new design technologies to maximize kinematic performance.* The F-16 Fighting Falcon bears an unusual distinctions: it is one of the only top jet fighters in the world to also be cost efficient. Fast and extremely agile, the light fighter does have some shortcomings in range and payload compared to larger twin-engine fighters like the F-15 Eagle, but that was easy to forgive due to costing less than half as much—around $18 million in 1999 ($27 million in 2017 dollars). This favorable bang... more »
Biodiversity threat won’t be tackled by alarmist biologist hype and dismantling capitalism
By Paul Homewood Matt Ridley’s take on the biodiversity threat: Driven perhaps by envy at the attention that climate change is getting, and ambition to set up a great new intergovernmental body that can fly scientists to mega-conferences, biologists have gone into overdrive on the subject of biodiversity this week. They are right […]
Trump DOJ Sues To Make Sure That Non-US Citizens & Dual Citizens Can Work On International Traffic In Arms Regulation (ITAR) Document Reviews, Etc.
Why is the Trump administration so concerned that non-US citizens and individuals who are dual citizens (US and another country) … Continue reading →
US House Oversight Chair Elijah Cummings Explains To Republicans Why Barr Must Be Held In Contempt
US House Oversight Chair Elijah “Cummings Issues Statement Advising GOP to Vote in Favor of Holding Barr in Contempt May … Continue reading →
DeepDotWeb Shut Down: Administrators Suspected of Receiving Millions of Kickbacks from Illegal Dark Web Proceeds
“In an indictment unsealed today, Tal Prihar, 37, an Israeli citizen residing in Brazil, and Michael Phan, 34, an Israeli … Continue reading →
Measles Hype and Misinformation in New York
Note: We received this letter and permission to share it with you. Measles mandates, measles "mafia" (wrong ethnic group, the strongarm tactics are the same) threaten our rights. ### As the measles debate wears on, we’re hearing a lot about... more »
Oregon State Senator Dennis Linthicum Questions Vaccine Mandate Proposals
Note: A sane approach from Oregon Republican Dennis Linthicum. Parental rights are under seige. I am an Oregon Senator representing five rural, mostly-eastern Oregon counties. A father of two and a grandfather of five, I am deeply concerned about the... more »
Yes, Everything You Know Is Wrong.
Social media, and the internet have helped to foster a cult of ignorance. We are witnessing an incredible accelerating wave of anti-rationalism and emotion over reason in public debate, and blurring of lines among fact and opinion and lies. Today, everyone knows everything. Today, it is absolutely true that all voices, even the most ridiculous are demanding to not only be heard but to be taken seriously, to be given equal seriousness to every other voice, regardless of the disparity in educational achievement. And attempts to verify or qualify the credibility of a person or group ... more »
Facebook Co-Founder, Chris Hughes, Says the Government Should Break It Up and Implement Speech Rules
A government monopoly over speech is worse than a private monopoly, because government can fall back on the police power of the state to perpetuate its monopoly.
Court Rules Charlottesville Confederate Statues Protected by State as ‘War Memorials’
Virginia: Judge Richard Moore, after reviewing a Monument Fund lawsuit to stop the Charlottesville City Council from removing the statues of General Robert E. Lee and General “Stonewall” Jackson, ruled that they were war memorials, protected under Virginia law, and cannot be removed.
Survivors of the Colorado School Shooting Stormed Out of a Vigil, Calling it a “Political Stunt”
Authorities do not want to deal with the negative effects of anti-depressants. These drugs are possibly what led to the shooting in the first place. Their known side effects include homicidal AND suicidal urges
Pheno papers on \(96\GeV\) Higgs, trilepton excess, and \(60\GeV\) dark matter
I want to mention two new hep-ph papers about supersymmetry-like anomalies seen by the accelerators. In the paper An N2HDM Solution for the possible \(96\GeV\) Excess, B+C+Heinemeyer discuss some detailed models for the apparent weak signals indicating a new Higgs boson of mass around \(96\GeV\). Recall that the only well-established Higgs boson has the mass of \(125\GeV\). Concerning the \(96\GeV\) little brother, the CMS has seen an excess in the diphoton channel; and decades ago, LEP has seen an excess in the bottom quark pair channel. Heinemeyer and friends say that these excess... more »
Live: Swans try to turn things round against Bombers
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The Swans are struggling and written off near the foot of the ladder — how will John Longmire's men go against the Bombers at the SCG? Follow all the stats, live scores and streaming.
China makes vague threats after Trump raises tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods
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President Donald Trump's latest tariff hike on Chinese goods took effect on Friday and Beijing said it would retaliate, escalating a battle over China's technology ambitions and other trade strains.
Campaign turns 'fishy' as Labor releases its federal election costings
From real fish to metaphors, day 29 of the federal election campaign takes an aquatic turn as the major parties battle over costs.
'Quite disgusted': 'Lavish' prison wedding prompts Queensland Government crackdown
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Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is "disgusted" an inmate was allowed to get married inside a prison farm and calls on Corrective Services Minister Mark Ryan to act.
Lawyer X hearing told Simon Overland tried to stop investigator going to gangland murder scene
The Lawyer X royal commission hears former Victoria Police chief commissioner Simon Overland tried to stop a corruption investigator going to the scene of a gangland double-murder because he feared the media would find out.
He spent 122 days at sea in a barrel. Now this 72yo has landed safely after journey across the Atlantic
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A 72-year-old Frenchman completes an incredible journey at the mercy of ocean currents from the Canary Islands to the French island of Martinique in a barrel-shaped capsule.
Live: Broncos look to regain their old Magic against Manly
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The home-town Broncos take on Manly at Lang Park as the NRL's Magic Round continues after Wests Tigers' thumping win over Penrith. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
Why You Should Back the Sanders/AOC Plan to Cap Credit Card Interest Rates at 15%, Re-Launch the Postal Savings Bank
A new bill by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez seeks to limit credit abuses and make banking more accessible.
Climate alarmists fear debating flimsy science claims
What does it tell us when climate campaigners avoid review and discussion? The post Climate alarmists fear debating flimsy science claims appeared first on CFACT.
Breaking: Jihadist rebels launch massive counter-offensive to retake lost territory in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels have launched a large-scale counter-offensive in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate this morning. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels stormed several areas near the key town of Kafr Naboudeh in a bid to overwhelm the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and National Defense Forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian special forces take part in northwestern Hama offensive (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Russian special forces were recently photographed operating alongside the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in northwestern Syria. The Russian military personnel are currently aiding the Syrian Arab Army as they make their push across the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. Since the start of this offensive, the Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
This U.S. Navy Carrier Won't Be Headed to the 'Junkyard' Just Yet
*David Axe* *Security, * Good news for the Navy? *Buying two carriers at once was supposed to help the Navy finally to achieve its goal of having a dozen carriers in service at all times, although under the worst-case scenario it would have taken the fleet until the 2060s to do so, according to a February 2019 report from the Congressional Research Service.* Lawmakers are lining up to reject the U.S. Navy's proposal to prematurely decommission, as a cost-saving measure, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS *Harry S. Truman*. The Navy likely anticipated the widespread opposi... more »
Underwater Terror: Russia's 200 Knot Torpedo Is Something the Navy Can't Match
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Why? *Traditionally, torpedoes use propellers or pumpjets for propulsion. Shkval, on the other hand, uses a rocket engine. That alone is enough to make it fast, but traveling through water creates major drag problems. The solution: get the water out of the path of the torpedo. * Imagine the sudden revelation of a weapon that can suddenly go six times faster than its predecessors. The shock of such a breakthrough system would turn an entire field of warfare on its head, as potential adversaries scrambled to deploy countermeasures to a new weapon they ... more »
Can Donald Trump’s Recent Nuclear Arms Control Initiatives Be Implemented?
On May 3rd, 2019 US President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the possibility of a “new nuclear agreement”. Regarding the possibility of such accord, Press Secretary Sarah Sanders told reporters it could either be a new multilateral nuclear accord between the USA, Russia […]
FBI’s Steele Story Unravels – Claims Debunked, Leaks Suspected Before FISA Application
The FBI undoubtedly lied to their teeth to the FISA court in order to obtain a warrant to surveil Carter Page and the Trump campaign. The post FBI’s Steele Story Unravels – Claims Debunked, Leaks Suspected Before FISA Application appeared first on The Duran.
Are You Ready For A Worse Dystopia Than 1984?
Robotics will not be implemented everywhere all at once. it will come upon us in stages. The post Are You Ready For A Worse Dystopia Than 1984? appeared first on The Duran.
On the Brink of War
The Trump administration is practicing gunboat diplomacy, perfectly emulating the philosophy and means of the [defunct] British Empire. The post On the Brink of War appeared first on The Duran.
Pixinguinha: Rio Exhibits One of Brazil’s Most Popular Composers
By Harold Emert RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Considered one of the greatest composers ever of Brazilian pop music’s “Chorinhos,” Pixinguinha (1897-1973) is the featured mainstay of a worthy exhibition at Rio’s Moreira Salles Institute (IMS), Rua Marquês de São Vicente 476, Gavea. Music and Brazilian culture lovers will delight to see and hear the exhibit entitled “Pixinguinha- in […] The post Pixinguinha: Rio Exhibits One of Brazil’s Most Popular Composers appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Wants to Prevent Relocation of F1 Grand Prix to Rio
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian metropolis São Paulo is resisting the announced move of the Formula 1 race to Rio de Janeiro. There is a contract valid until December 2020 for hosting the Grand Prix of Brazil, according to a publicized joint statement by the city and the state of São […] The post São Paulo Wants to Prevent Relocation of F1 Grand Prix to Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Infant Mortality Rate in Brazil Higher Than in Venezuela, Says Mundi Index
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With more than 13.4 million unemployed and 26.5 percent of the population living in poverty, Brazil is experiencing one of its worst moments. The country also has 5.2 million people going hungry and has seen its infant mortality rate rise again after years of decline. According to […] The post Infant Mortality Rate in Brazil Higher Than in Venezuela, Says Mundi Index appeared first on The Rio Times.
Court Upholds Bolsonaro’s Sentence to pay R$150,000 for Homophobic Statements
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Most of the judges of the Sixth Civil Chamber of the Rio de Janeiro Court of Law (TJRJ) decided, on this Thursday, to uphold the sentence of President Jair Bolsonaro to pay R$150,000 for moral damages into the Ministry of Justice’s Fund for the Defense of Diffuse […] The post Court Upholds Bolsonaro’s Sentence to pay R$150,000 for Homophobic Statements appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cinema and Decolonization Exhibition Arrives at Rio’s Modern Art Museum This Weekend
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From Friday, May 10th, until Sunday, May 12th, the Museu de Arte Moderna (Modern Art Museum) of Rio de Janeiro will be hosting an exhibition titled “Filme revisitado, sempre um novo filme – Cinema e descolonização” (Film revisited, always a new film – Cinema and […] The post Cinema and Decolonization Exhibition Arrives at Rio’s Modern Art Museum This Weekend appeared first on The Rio Times.
Deficit of Transoceanic Iron Ore Market will be 40 Million Tonnes in 2019
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The transoceanic iron ore market will run a deficit of at least 40 million tonnes in 2019, according to forecasts from the British consultancy CRU. In Brazil, Bradesco BBI has a similar projection: a deficit of 45 million tonnes this year. This situation will cause […] The post Deficit of Transoceanic Iron Ore Market will be 40 Million Tonnes in 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
In the Last three Months Alone, Pesticides Have Killed Some 500 Million Bees in Brazil
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Earlier this year, a large scale of bee deaths was reported in southern Brazil due to pesticides used in soybean plantations. In Rio Grande do Sul, about 80 percent of bees are dying because of Fipronil pesticides, which are used in soybean farming. This issue […] The post In the Last three Months Alone, Pesticides Have Killed Some 500 Million Bees in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Manly's Dylan Walker found not guilty of domestic violence charges
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Manly centre Dylan Walker has two domestic violence charges dismissed in court — the NRL says his no-fault standdown from the game has expired, but the league will review the court decision before any final determination.
'You don't want shrinking violets': Deputy PM defends candidate's anti-Islam video post
Michael McCormack said Jacinta Price was standing up for women by sharing a video interview which labelled Muslims barbaric and backwards.
NGOs welcome Labor's foreign aid boost after Coalition cuts, but say more is needed
Aid groups praise Labor's promise to ramp up foreign aid by $1.6 billion over four years, but say the pledge falls well short of the ALP's own policy platform.
Want to visit the picturesque bay from The Beach? You're out of luck until 2021
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After years of overwhelming tourism threatened to destroy it completely, Thailand's Maya Bay — made famous by Leonardo DiCaprio's The Beach — will remain closed to the public until at least 2021.
Excessive silt, mud on road contributed to deaths of mother and two children: coroner
Excessive silt and mud washed up on a flooded road creating a hazard that authorities did not recognise, finds a coroner investigating the deaths of a mother and two of her children whose van skidded into a river in northern New South Wales.
Superannuation is an election sleeper, but how much super do you really need?
The Federal Election could deliver some significant changes to the superannuation system, but how much super do you really need to retire comfortably? Even the experts find it hard to agree.
'To us it was priceless': Parents' joy as boy with rare neurological condition waves for Mother's Day
Ace Bartlett has a rare degenerative neurological condition which calcifies parts of his brain. But the seven-year-old Melbourne boy is defying the odds, giving his mum a precious Mother's Day gift.
'Predator' Tinder rapist Glenn Hartland sentenced to over 14 years' jail
A man described as a predator by a Melbourne County Court judge is sentenced to 14 years and nine months in jail for the rape and sexual assault of four women he met through *T*inder. The judge said Glenn Hartland showed no remorse.
Oregon: Parents Sue Elementary School After Forced Transgender Education and Transition Encouragement
The parents of an 8-year-old boy are suing the school district for $999,999 after they say their son's second grade teacher took him away from recess and forced him to sit through transgender re-education on at least three occasions.
Cash Is Still King: San Francisco Bans Cashless Stores that Require Patrons to Pay Via Credit Card
San Francisco will require retailers to accept cash as payment, joining Philadelphia and New Jersey in banning a growing cashless system that discriminates against low-income people who may not have access to credit cards.
The Shale Boom Is About To Go Bust
Have more aggressive shale development techniques simply front-loaded production?
RICHARD SORGE SURVIVES NEW BRITISH ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
By John Helmer, Moscow The British author of a new biography of Richard Sorge (lead image, left), the Soviet spy hanged by the Japanese on November 7, 1944, disqualifies himself from being believed on the very first page of his book, and on the last. Sorge, reads the first line, “was a bad man […]
Why Trump Has All The Leverage In China Trade Negotiations, In 3 Charts
Apparently the negotiations were taken well down the road and an agreement was deemed possible and even plausible. So what is happening now? We actually do not know. Perhaps someone in China found that they could not live with some aspect and moved to force a change hoping to have the advantage. It is actually worse than that for China. The tariffs have been pressing for a good ten months for China and i do not think that they are actually sustainable. This is actually the right time to ratchet up the tariffs and pressure. The real horse trading has begun. . *Why Trump... more »
Major Mueller Report Omissions Suggest Incompetence Or A Coverup
I have little doubt that the material fed to Steele was a package of deliberate Russian misinformation. I doubt if the originators had much control over its ultimate use. Recall this package of nonsense has blocked proper US Russian relations for two years. I also suspect that the entire Mueller dossier was prepared solely by Clinton loyalists under Mueller and that was the intent. Thus the chosen omissions. Again i do suspect that this is all part of a huge sting. It may well be hard evidence in pending charges. I did notice that when Andrew Weissman met the press on leavin... more »
It Was A 'Fairy' Good Evening
This is an extraordinary report and valuable. Right now this creature is called a fairy reflecting its long cultural history. What it is clearly not is a human being or a bat. It may be a giant butterfly and certainly has the apparent fuss that allows gravity manipulation as we plausibly have with butterflys. Gravity control must allow the slimmed down body shape as it is not expected here. The female shape is unusual and unexplained so far. Nothing is said about eyes and mouth and they should have been seen. The information may be held back I am pleased we are able to identif... more »
Hydroponic fodder to revitalise dairy sector
The actual numbers quoted here are startling and can change the whole idea of a cattle economy. It is particularly attractive in India were year round operation is possible. Seed to crop is about 12 days for cattle consumption. Less days for goats and even less for chickens. Rather importantly, no fertilizer is needed. Thus we can use our fields to produce seed and hay while using this as fodder for a large jump in capacity. For dairy, this can support a robust herd much larger than the land would mandate. It is suggested as well that we can convert to single milking and...more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* "Getting along with Putin and Russia is a good thing. It is for me anyway. Me. Me. Maybe if I do a tremendous bigly job shining Mr. Putin's shoes with the American flag, he'll hack right into the voting machines this time. Doesn't look like anyone's going to stop him, or me. And Mitch and Lindsey and all my supporters will love me even more. Ivanka, too!"
The ABC – one big insidious family
The ABC: it’s almost like incest This is only at the Federal Level. If you add the State Personalities it is worse. Smile this is what you are funding a little homework has come up with the following… · Why does the Left media protect the left? · Because the political commentators of the Left […]
Greg Hunter, “Weekly News Wrap-Up 5/10/19”
*“Weekly News Wrap-Up 5/10/19”* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "President Trump gave an impromptu press conference today after some announcements on what his Administration plans to do to combat spiraling healthcare costs. He laid out the trade dispute with China, talked about North Korea missile testing and accused John Kerry of illegally meddling with Iran. Also, in the press conference, President Trump was asked about his son’s subpoena to testify to the Senate on the debunked Russia tower meeting that was set up by Democrat opposition research group Fusion GPS. This group h... more »
The Origins of the Deep State in North America PART II
Milner’s Perversion Takes over Canada. The post The Origins of the Deep State in North America PART II appeared first on The Duran.
China Thinks Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter Has "Stealth-Killing" Radar
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * What does that mean? The Su-57 completely 'trashes' the latest American fighters like the F-35—at least, according to Chinese media. Earlier this month, Chinese defense news outlet Mil.news.sina *published an analytical piece* on the state of Russia’s arsenal. The article looked to the Su-57, Russia’s upcoming fifth generation stealth fighter, as a case study in the failures and successes of Russia’s ambitious, decades-long campaign to modernize its armed forces. Whereas other fifth-generation fighters—most prominently, the US F-35—are strategic w... more »
This Rifle Looks Like Ancient History (But It Changed History In Epic Fashion)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Read on. *The Lee-Enfield rifle is one of the most widely used bolt-action military rifles in the world, surpassed only by the Model 1898 Mauser and its derivatives in sheer numbers. Entering service at the dawn of the 20th century, it is still seeing active use well into the present century.* A small party of about 40 German soldiers had infiltrated the Australian lines around the besieged town of Tobruk, Libya, during the night of April 13, 1941. They began setting up a half dozen machine guns, several mortars, and even a pair of small in... more »
Why & How Fiat Wealth Freezes by Lynette Zang
ITM Trading Published on May 8, 2019 Link to Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/liqui… Ignorance of financial plumbing does not make you immune, it just leaves your fiat wealth vulnerable to confiscation. If you can see the risk and what the smartest guys on money are doing for themselves, you can emulate them and most likely …
They Will KILL Free Speech with **THIS**!!
SGTreport Published on May 8, 2019 You won’t believe what Mike Pompeo did. It will put an end to free speech as we know it, it has all of the makings of a true death blow to our First Amendment. end
China Threatens Retaliation as Trump Touts Chances of a Deal
Bloomberg Politics Published on May 8, 2019 May.08 — The U.S. and China are sending mixed signals over trade with President Trump expressing optimism about a deal and Beijing warning it will retaliate if he follows through on his threat to raise tariffs. Bloomberg’s Joe Sobczyk and Tom Mackenzie report on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” end
Corporate Censorship Fighting to Shut Down Conservative Voices
One America News Network Published on May 7, 2019 As Facebook shuts down accounts for mainstream conservative commentators, many on the right are warning this is only the beginning. One America’s Pearson Sharp explains how this far-left corporate censorship is just the first step in a war to silence conservative voices. end
Why Conservative Censorship on Social Media Has Become an All-Out Assault
Why Conservative Censorship on Social Media Has Become an All-Out Assault by Lucas Manfredi, https://www.foxbusiness.com/ Big tech companiesOpens a New Window.’ choice to censor popular conservative voices with large followings has become an all-out assault, according to Human Events Global editor-in-chief Raheem Kassam. He states that social media companies have no right to police the …
THE TECH PURGE CONTINUES: Twitter Bans Conservative Legend David Horowitz and the Freedom Center – Dedicated to Defense of Free Societies
THE TECH PURGE CONTINUES: Twitter Bans Conservative Legend David Horowitz and the Freedom Center – Dedicated to Defense of Free Societies by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Twitter suspended David Horowitz from the Freedom Center on Tuesday. The purge continues. We are witnessing the elimination of conservatism from the public square. And Republicans do NOTHING! – The …
The ‘Deal of the Century’ as a Means to Punish the Palestinians
The ‘Deal of the Century’ as a Means to Punish the Palestinians by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Everyone is waiting for the “deal of the century” and its aftermath. All that has been heard about it are partial leaks of the American plan that has been cooking for a long time. Its announcement has been postponed several times, the …
BraziIian Cities will Only Have 100 Percent Sanitation by 2060
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A sector suffering from a shortfall in investment is basic sanitation. At the current rate, Brazilian citizens are expected to wait at least another 40 years to obtain clean water and sewage collection. In the community of Vietnã, in the South Zone of São Paulo, […] The post BraziIian Cities will Only Have 100 Percent Sanitation by 2060 appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Rio, Politics is a Dangerous Game
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio’s Civil Police arrested the President of the Municipal Chamber of Nilopolis Thursday on charges that he attempted to have a political rival assassinated. Jorge Henrique da Costa Nunes allegedly paid R$200,000 (US$50,000) for a hit man to kill a council member who was causing Nunes legal […] The post In Rio, Politics is a Dangerous Game appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tweets For Today
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff hike on $200 billion of Chinese goods takes effect https://t.co/BtY1guVdAY by @davelawder pic.twitter.com/pu2xpeX9y9 — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 10, 2019 The U.S. increases tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods as Trump threatens to add levies on everything else China sells to the U.S. https://t.co/p2cRyPgMbf — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 10, 2019 BREAKING: China says it will take 'necessary countermeasures' after U.S. tariff increase but gives no details of retaliation. https://t.co/AdnCA2Oxxp — The Associated Press (@AP) Ma... more »
Lefty Media Celebrate UK’s ‘New Normal’ 7 Days Without Coal Power
By Julia A Seymour ~ A week is not a long time. It’s only 1/52nd of a year. But eco-warriors determined to be rid of fossil fuels will latch on to anything to try to prove renewables can shoulder the demand for energy. Think Progress and EcoWatch did just that on May 8, celebrating that the […]
Notable Factors in the Colorado Attack
Two anti-American, anti-Christian assailants, and one of them was a female “transitioning” to male. ~ Nate Jackson ~ We deliberately waited a day to comment on Tuesday’s school shooting in Colorado, leaving one dead (Kendrick Castillo, 18) and eight wounded. Facts take time to come to light and the media is obsessed with these […]
Media Attacks. CFACT Rebuts. Media Retreats.
By Craig Rucker ~ Marc Morano, over at CFACT’s Climate Depot, has been busy fighting the good fight of climate realism on various media fronts. These include recent television appearances on Fox News, Newsmax TV, and The Sean Hannity Show, among others. His powerful presentation of common sense and logic, of course, has not gone unnoticed by […]
Family of woman murdered in 'horrifying, depraved' killing suing Victorian Government
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The family of brutally murdered woman Karen Chetcuti, whose killer was a rapist on parole, is suing the Victorian Government for her wrongful death.
Foodora owes $8 million to former delivery workers
The failed food delivery company owes nearly $8 million in unpaid wages and superannuation, but its former workers will only get back a small fraction of that in their wallets.
Being Australia's biggest electorate puts its voters at a disadvantage: Here’s why
The NSW regional electorate of Cowper has the largest number of voters in the country, the latest Australian Electoral Commission elector count reveals.
'Abhorrent' paedophile Maurice Van Ryn sentenced over fresh charges
Jailed former Bega Cheese boss and convicted paedophile Maurice Van Ryn will spend an extra 12 months behind bars for the sexual abuse of a teenage boy.
Birds that fly across the world each year are getting stuck in Hobart
Mutton birds can fly more than a million kilometres over their lifetime, but at the moment they're having trouble flying north for the winter.
'Base and vile conduct': Twins arrested after child pornography, hidden cameras allegedly found
An Australian Federal Police officer and his twin brother are behind bars after police allegedly found a large quantity of child pornography, hidden cameras and a device transmitting offensive material at their home.
Boy opens Lego kit to find $US40,000 of meth
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Police believe the drugs, unwittingly purchased from a second-hand shop in South Carolina, were shipped to the wrong address.
Tony Costa wins 2019 Archibald Prize
Sydney artist Tony Costa is the winner of Australia's oldest and best-known prize for portraiture, for his painting of contemporary artist and Zen Buddhist Lindy Lee.
Seaside towns blanketed in white after 'freak storm' sees Victorian beaches covered in hail
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A hailstorm blankets Gippsland beaches in white as a cold front sweeps across Victoria, downing trees and causing flash flooding as it dumps 50 millimetres of rain west of Melbourne.
Is It Immodest to Wear Deliberately Ripped Clothes? (quasi-religion warning)
I saw a couple of ladies wearing distressed jeans the other day. While this is not uncommon where I live, one of them was 16-17, and the other was her mother, probably 40. They had on nice, and expensive blouses, so I know they were not poor and wearing the jeans as a matter of necessity. This brought me back to an article I saw a month or two ago. By John Horvat II “Deliberately ripped garments work against the purpose of clothes.” Perhaps one of the more sensitive personal issues you can raise with people is that of dress. … Continue reading →
Climate Change NOT as Advertised
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: Just before the Trudeau government imposed its Carbon Tax, it did a PR release advertising all the bad things we are doing to the planet, changing the temperature and weather by burning fossil fuels. Several skeptics pushed back (see links at end). This post is a synopsis of a complete…
The reproducibility crisis in science
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / May 9, 2019 Dorothy Bishop describes how threats to reproducibility, recognized but unaddressed for decades, might finally be brought under control. From Nature: More than four decades into my scientific career, I find myself an outlier among academics of similar age and seniority: I strongly identify […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 128 – 2019
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Media Attacks. CFACT Rebuts. Media Retreats.
Hifast at Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat – Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Craig Rucker ~ Marc Morano, over at CFACT’s Climate Depot, has been busy fighting the good fight of climate realism on various media fronts. These include recent television appearances on Fox News, Newsmax TV, and The Sean Hannity Show, among others. His powerful presentation of common sense and logic,…
Russian Fighter Jet Approaches U.S. Reaper Drone Within A Few Hundred Feet
*Sputnik:* *WATCH Unidentified Jet Approach to Within Few Hundred Feet of US Reaper Drone* Russian Air defence forces have tracked and intercepted literally thousands of NATO fighter planes, bombers, spy planes and drones flying along Russia's borders in recent years, with fighters scrambled repeatedly to intercept some of these errant aircraft to force them to change course. Maxmpower, an Instagram channel dedicated to Russian military aviation, has posted what appears to be footage of a Russian combat jet approaching to within just several hundred yards of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone... more »
Theatre of the Absurd: Godot, Trump, and Xi
In Samuel Beckett’s postwar play “Waiting for Godot,” a defining work in the theater of the absurd, Didi and Gogo are waiting for Godot, nobody knows who Godot is, and he never comes. In many ways, the current trade negotiations between the American government and the Chinese government verge on the absurd: for most subjects […] The post Theatre of the Absurd: Godot, Trump, and Xi appeared first on Econlib.
Brumadinho Dam Collapse Cost Vale US$4.9 Billion in Q1
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As reported two days ago Rio based mining giant Vale is in bad shape. Production dropped in Q1 in all segments due to the deadly Brumadinho dam collapse, unusual weather, as well as production shutdowns in Japan and China. The Brumadinho tragedy cost Vale R$19 […] The post Brumadinho Dam Collapse Cost Vale US$4.9 Billion in Q1 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Picture Of The Day
Russian servicewomen march during the Victory Day parade, which marks the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2019. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov *WNU Editor: *The above picture comes from this photo-gallery .... *Russia marks Victory Day* (Reuters).
When memories of loved ones pop up unexpectedly
I watched a poignant video where a young woman was presented with a birthday gift of a talking teddy bear. The bear had a prerecorded voice and she soon realized the voice was her father’s speaking to her using her … Continue reading →
Hottest May Ever!
Last year, NOAA declared May to be the hottest ever. Contiguous U.S. had its warmest May on record | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Their claim isn’t true – May 1934 was much hotter. The frequency of hot days last … Continue reading →
Third Anniversary Of The California Permanent Drought
Three years ago today, the New York Times and Governor Jerry Brown announced the California Permanent Drought. California Braces for Unending Drought – The New York Times Thanks El Niño, But California’s Drought Is Probably Forever | WIRED The drought … Continue reading →
Ireland Wants Their Potato Famine Back!
Steve Goddard on Twitter: “The potato famine occurred with CO2 below 300 PPM. Perhaps they want to go back to those days?… “ Ireland’s hottest year was 1921, when afternoon temperatures averaged a blistering 58F. And in 1995, Ireland … Continue reading →
Mecox Bay Dairy recalls cheese after samples test positive for Listeria
Mecox Bay Dairy LLC, a company based in New York, is recalling an undisclosed volume of its “Mecox Sunrise” washed-rind Tomme style cheese because state inspectors found Listeria contamination. The company did not provide any other identifying product codes or labeling information in the recall notice, however, some packages may show the plant number “36-8445,”... Continue Reading
Case count revised in French E. coli outbreak traced to cheese
Officials with Public Health France has revised down the number of cases in an E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese. Federal law in France does not require that E. coli infections be reported to authorities, so case counts can be inaccurate. French authorities earlier reported an outbreak of E. coli O26 with 13... Continue Reading
Australia plans to review food safety standards
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is planning to review food safety standards. FSANZ is reviewing two chapters of the Food Standards Code to ensure a “consistent and up-to-date” approach to food safety management in Australia. The agency is accepting comments on the proposed scope and approach to the review through the end of this... Continue Reading
Jihadist and Turkish-backed rebels merge to form new coalition to fight the Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:10 A.M.) – A new group comprised of several rebel factions calling themselves “Fatah Dimashq” has been formed in northwestern Syria this week. The group, which is comprised of both jihadist and Turkish-backed rebel groups, announced their formation on Thursday after they lost several areas to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
U.S. Ends Search For Japanese F-35. Japan Will Continue The Search
A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A soars over Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 2, 2017. Brittany Chase/U.S. Air Force *Business Insider: **The US says it's done searching for Japan's F-35 that disappeared in the Pacific* * The US has decided to end its search for the missing Japanese F-35 that disappeared in the Pacific a month ago. * The US sent a destroyer, maritime patrol aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, and a salvage team to search for the fifth-generation stealth fighter. * While US support has ended, Japan intends to continue looking for the missing aircraft and its pilot. ... more »
May 10th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #841
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday May 10th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
RIP (Almost) F-35 and F-22: These Are the Planes That Nearly Took Their Place
*Robert Farley* *Security, * It would have been historic. *Built to the same specifications, the X-32 and the F-35 had relatively similar performance parameters. Deciding to compete on cost, Boeing designed the X-32 around a single-piece delta wing that would fit all three variants. * *Combined into one posting, this is two of our most popular articles merged into one post for your enjoyment.* *The X-32:* The Department of Defense (DoD) didn’t have to opt for the F-35. In the 1990s, both Boeing and Lockheed Martin bid for the next big fighter contract, a plane that would serve... more »
250,000 Dead in Seoul: What North Korea's Artillery Could Do in a War
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* "North Korea’s roughly 13,000 artillery pieces arguably pose a greater immediate threat than do Pyongyang’s nukes to South Koreans and Americans living in South Korea." North Korea on May 4, 2019 test-fired a short-range ballistic missile -- its first major launch in the 18 months since North Korean leader Kim Jong Un suspended missile testing ahead of a summit with U.S. president Donald Trump. Pyongyang on May 9, 2019 launched a second “projectile,” South Korean officials said. The May tests of at least one apparently nuclear-capable short-range m... more »
Is Someone Getting Howard Schultz To Give Up His Destructive Role In The 2020 Cycle By Giving Him A Role As A Targanian In The Long Night?
George Clooney is staying out of the primaries but plans to back whoever the candidate is against Trumpanzee. He feels confident Trump will be a one-termer, although he worries that the Starbucks guy could screw up everything. "The narrow edge he took to get there in 2016 has all gone so yes, I do [think he can be beaten]. We just have to not have third party candidates like [former Starbucks CEO] Howard Schultz... I’m not a fan at all. If [Schultz] wants to run as a Democrat as he says he is then you should run as a Democrat, not try and lead the process before you even got start... more »
Fred to Take Month Off: World in Mourning, Stocks Fall
For reasons of mental health, if he has any, Fred Fred will go briefly into abeyance during which time he will train his menagerie of cobras to recognize Congressmen except Ron Paul, and to bite anyone who says “microaggression.” He … Continue reading →
Jeff Bezos unveils Blue Moon lander — latest step towards lunar mission
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Billionaire Jeff Bezos has unveiled a mock-up of a lunar lander that one day will carry payloads, including rovers, to the Moon.
Labor's policy revolution has finally been detailed, but will voters buy it?
The Labor Party has revealed its costings one week out from the election. Before you vote, you must read this.
Tony Costa wins 2019 Archibald Prize
Sydney artist Tony Costa is the winner of Australia's oldest and best-known prize for portraiture, for his painting of contemporary artist and Zen Buddhist Lindy Lee.
Chelsea Manning freed from prison but she's not in the clear
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The former US army intelligence analyst walks after two months inside a Virginia prison, but she could return to custody if she again refuses to comply with a WikiLeaks investigation.
'We've been baffled at the resistance': NSW finally joins national domestic violence campaign
Until this week, the NSW Government had been the only state or territory government in the country that was not a member of Our Watch, the national violence prevention agency
'Witness X' in Geoffrey Rush defamation case revealed after court order lifted
Australian actor Yael Stone was the unidentified "Witness X" in a high-profile defamation case between Geoffrey Rush and The Daily Telegraph, it can now be revealed.
'I texted her … she was already gone': Justine Damond's fiance recalls last time he spoke to her
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The fiance of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was shot and killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, calls for policing reform during an emotional TV interview.
Reserve Bank rate cuts almost a certainty as it slashes economic outlook
After putting on a brave face for the past six months or so, the Reserve Bank finally capitulates by slashing its economic expectations, making rate cuts soon all but a foregone conclusion.
Sydney Swans coach phones members telling them to turn up
Sydney Swans members receive robocalls from the club's head coach John Longmire, urging them to attend tonight's AFL clash against Essendon at the SCG.
One Question Sir/Ma’am….
….Why are you still here ? ‘Activist’ LavenderNRed makes case that Venezuela is more Democratic than the US . No, really… …and here is a short self-bio of our oh so informed ( and typical ) leftard activist… Morgan Artyukhina @LavenderNRed They/them | autistic transgender revolutionary & activist | writer @SputnikInt News Agency. Opinions and tweets my own.Nacotchtank (Washington, DC) Just what we all need…an opinion from an individual so confused as to not even know their gender. These types of brainwashed morons are in dire need of a 2 week vacation to wonderful Democratic Venezue... more »
Polls: Less Than Half In U.S. Would Vote For A Socialist For President. Less Than Half Support Impeaching President Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump waits to welcome Slovakia's Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne *Reuters:* *Americans' support for impeaching Trump rises: Reuters/Ipsos poll* NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of Americans who said President Donald Trump should be impeached rose 5 percentage points to 45 percent since mid-April, while more than half said multiple congressional probes of Trump interfered with important government business, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday. The opinion poll, c... more »
Friday Press Conference at CT Attorney General's Office Around Removal of Religious Medical Rights
Informed Choice CT Peaceful Protest and Press Conference Friday, May 10 9:30-11:30am Attorney General William Tong’s Office 55 Elm St Hartford (Wear White) PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WHEN: 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. TOMORROW (FRIDAY), MAY 10,... more »
Solomon/Meadows – FBI Was Notified of Sketchy Steele Dossier Info in Advance of FISA Application…
House Judiciary member Mark Meadows has provided John Solomon with notes taken by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kathleen Kavalec on Oct. 11, 2016, during her meeting with Dossier author Christopher Steele (full pdf below). Solomon Article HERE. Within the … Continue reading →
FTA between China's Hong Kong, 3 ASEAN nations to take effect in June
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
09-May-2019 As part of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong andASEAN, tariff reduction and services market access between Hong Kong and three ASEAN members will come into force in June
India's FTAs have hurt its domestic petrochem sector, says FICCI report
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
09-May-2019 Most of the free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India have not benefited the domestic chemicals and petrochemicals industry.
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 5 "Greed blinds a man"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will continue our first tale for this year, the tale of King Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the fifth episode or episode no.184 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. *And greed controls the man who decided to poison his 20 slaves for fear that they would tur... more »
Are U.S. - German Relations In Tatters?
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands next to his airplane before boarding it to Beirut at Ben Gurion airport near Lod, Israel March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young/Pool *Matthew Karnitschnig, Politico:* *Pompeo is dead to Berlin* *US secretary of state had better things to do than go to Germany, and it hasn’t gone down well.* BERLIN — Everyone knows Germans hate tardiness. But if you want to really push a Teuton over the edge, cancel a meeting at the last minute. Just ask U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who canceled a trip to Berlin Tuesday, jilting Chancellor Angela Merkel... more »
Orchestra Finds Child Who Charmed Crowd with ‘Wow!’
A performing arts group has found the child who was literally wowed by a recent classical music concert.
Breaking News: TFA kicked out of Houston
I just learned that the Houston Independent School District board deadlocked and TFA is out in Houston. More info as details become available. Houston ISD trustees vote against renewing the district's contract with Teach For America, which gave principals the authority to hire TFA corps members at their campuses. About 30-35 TFA members have been hired each year. Vote was
Trump Continues Obama’s War On Whistleblowers, Arrests Another Alleged Intercept Source
“New drone whistleblower at The Intercept,” tweeted the outspoken CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou in October 2015. “For God’s sake don’t let @MatthewACole learn his identity.” Intercept investigative reporter Matthew Cole has been tied both to Kiriakou’s discovery and prosecution and to that of Reality Winner, who […]
Sperry: Mueller Paid $732,000 For Investigative Contractor Services….
Paul Sperry has an interesting article today at Real Clear Politics outlining the amount of expenditures by special counsel Robert Mueller during his two-year investigation. Sperry notes many in DC are wondering who the “contractors” are that were paid by … Continue reading →
Is Carbon Dioxide Endangering the Planet? Craig Idso vs. Jeffrey Bennett. A Debate
Soho Forum May 6, 2019 Resolution: There is little or no rigorous evidence that rising concentrations of carbon dioxide are causing dangerous global warming and threatening life on the planet. For the affirmative: Craig Idso is the founder, former president, and currently chairman of the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change. …
Israeli Newspaper Publishes Terms of US ‘Deal of Century’ on Palestine — Threat of War Against Gaza Should They Reject Deal
The annexation of the West Bank Settlements (at least Area C) means it is not possible to have a Palestinian state based on West Bank and Gaza. Ie. the Palestinians will reject the deal. Why is it necessary to lease land from Egypt to build airport, factories …. ? Why can’t they build it in …
‘Pompeo Treats UK, Germany Like Banana Republics’ – Galloway
RT America Published on May 9, 2019 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is visiting the UK to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss Iran and Huawei. Tensions inside the UK parliament are intensifying as May tries to pass her fourth Brexit deal. Former UK MP George Galloway joins In Question to discuss the …
China Threatens Retaliation as Trade Talks Resume
RT America Published on May 9, 2019 High-level trade talks between China and the US resumed in Washington on Thursday. Chinese negotiators have adopted a more aggressive posture and President Trump publically complained about their sudden change of course. Will officials be able to salvage the long-anticipated trade deal? RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca …
New Iran Sanctions: Trump Threatens Anyone Trading Aluminum, Iron, Steel & Copper
New Iran Sanctions: Trump Threatens Anyone Trading Aluminum, Iron, Steel & Copper by https://www.rt.com/ The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on anyone who trades with Iran in iron, steel, copper, aluminum and related products, escalating the economic blockade of Tehran as the nuclear deal continues to unravel. – An executive order signed by US …
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers to Middle East to Target Iran
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers to Middle East to Target Iran by Jason Ditz, https://news.antiwar.com/ One day after the White House started hyping the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group to the Middle East as a message to Iran, the plan now also includes the deployment of a bomber taskforce …
Art of Japan in the sixteenth century and the sword and the brushstroke
Art of Japan in the sixteenth century and the sword and the brushstroke Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Kano Eitoku (1543-1590) says much about the various dynamics of the Azuchi-Momoyama Period and the warlord Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582). This applies to the growth of Japanese art and culture despite the warring […]
Endangered bear spotted out for a walk in one of the world's most dangerous places
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The heavily fortified Korean Demilitarised Zone which separates the two Koreas proves to be an ecological treasure as researchers confirm a sighting of an extremely rare Asiatic black bear cub.
Teachers' union endorses Government pay deal to end bitter wage dispute
The teachers' union is set to be the first public sector union to end the year-long stalemate with the Tasmanian Government over pay and conditions, after the executive unanimously endorsed a 7-per-cent pay rise over three years.
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How the Death of Two People Started World War I (And Changed Everything)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: By Not specified - http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/DVIC_View/Still_Details.cfm?SDAN=HDSN9902108&JPGPath=/Assets/Still/1999/DoD/HD-SN-99-02108.JPG , a public domain resource, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6350832] Here is what you missed in history class. On June 28, 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg, visited the city of Sarajevo and were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a 20-year-old Yugoslav nationalist. The assassinations triggered World ... more »
U.S. Deploys More Military Forces To The Middle East
*Business Insider:* *The US is doubling down on its show of force to Iran with even more weapons* * The US military is deploying additional assets to the Middle East to deter a possible Iranian attack, the Pentagon announced on Friday. * The USS Arlington, an amphibious transport-landing dock used to move troops for expeditionary operations, and a Patriot surface-to-air missile battery are on their way to the US Central Command area of responsibility. * These assets will join the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and the B-52 bomber task force deployed to this region earl... more »
'Feminists can say what they want': Pakistani great bans daughters from cricket
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Pakistani cricketing great Shahid Afridi cops a backlash after revealing his daughters are banned from playing outdoor games, or competing in public sports.
Landmark global plastic waste pact gets approved by 187 countries — but not by the US
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The United Nations says 187 countries have reached a deal aiming to sharply reduce the amount of plastic that gets washed into the world's oceans — but the United States are a notable hold-out.
Live: Kangaroos and Cats kick things off on Mother's Day
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The Scott brothers clash on Mother's Day as the Kangaroos face the Cats, then Hawthorn takes on GWS before Fremantle and Richmond bring the round to a close in Perth. Follow all the scores, stats and commentary.
Police search for man after suspected bashing death at Surfers Paradise
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Detectives investigating the suspected bludgeoning death of a man in a Surfers Paradise home search for a 26-year-old they believe can assist them.
Man may lose use of arm after botched apartment raid in Melbourne
Residents in Fitzroy say one man ran from the building "thinking it was an anti-gay home invasion", and was subsequently arrested on the street. He is now in hospital with serious injuries.
When the river runs dry
What it is like to live on a dry river while the rest of the country argues about it.
Western Shoshone Prayer Walk at Nuclear Test Site
Western Shoshone Johnny Bobb talks with Govinda at Earthcycles and remembers those who came here to the Nuclear Test Site and offered prayers for the land, air and water. Western Shoshone walked again today for healing for all living things.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “A Year And A Day”
2002, “A Year And A Day”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The glare of Alpha Centauri, one of the brightest stars in planet Earth's night sky, floods the left side of this southern skyscape. A mere 4.3 light-years distant, Alpha Centauri actually consists of two component stars similar in size to the Sun, locked in a mutual orbit. Much smaller and cooler, a third member of the same star system, Proxima Centauri, lies outside this field of view. * Click image for larger size.* Still, the telescopic scene does reveal often overlooked denizens of the Milky Way's crowded galactic plane that lie beyond the glare of Alpha Centauri, including a ... more »
Roger Stone Questions DOJ on Predicate of Russia DNC Hack…
In two separate court filings Roger Stone is challenging the DOJ to produce evidence of their predicate claim the Russians “hacked” the DNC servers. The first filing is a motion to compel [SEE HERE] and requests the DOJ provide unredacted … Continue reading →
Russian Military Is Getting 'Silent' Mortars
© Vitaliy Timkiv/TASS *TASS: **Advanced silent mortars start arriving for Russian Army* *According to a defence industry source, the 2B25 mortar is capable of silently destroying a target at a distance of over 1 km* MOSCOW, May 7. /TASS/. The Russian Army has started to receive the most advanced 2B25 ‘Gull’ silent mortars, a source in the defense industry told TASS on Tuesday. "The deliveries of 2B25 silent mortars to the troops have begun. In particular, special-purpose units received several dozen such mortars recently. During its operation, the Gull proved its worth as an easy... more »
"We Learn..."
“We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.” - Samuel Smiles
Chet Raymo, “Yet…”
*“Yet…”* by Chet Raymo "My suspicion is that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we can suppose." - J. B. S. Haldane “Legend has it that after reciting his official recantation, kneeling on the floor of the Holy Office in Rome before assembled officials of the Inquisition, Galileo whispered, "And yet it moves." To save his life, or at least to avoid some dank dungeon and perhaps torture, the old man had publicly denied that he ever believed or taught that the Earth orbits the Sun, rather than the other way around. The public recantation was real ... more »
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"The Fleeting Happiness of Life"
*"The Fleeting Happiness of Life"* By Jocelyn Soriano "The truth is, there is no one place, however we may envy it, which would be indisputably good for us to occupy; much less for us to remain in. The zest of life, like the pleasure which we receive from a work of art, or from nature, comes from undulations –from inequalities; not from any monotony, even though it be the monotony of seeming perfection. The beauty of the landscape depends upon contrasts, and would be lost in one common surface of splendor. The grandeur of the waves is in the deep hollows, as well as the culminatin... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "The Poet Dreams of the Mountain"
*"The Poet Dreams of the Mountain"* "Sometimes I grow weary of the days with all their fits and starts. I want to climb some old grey mountain, slowly, taking the rest of my life to do it, resting often, sleeping under the pines or, above them, on the unclothed rocks. I want to see how many stars are still in the sky that we have smothered for years now, forgiving it all, and peaceful, knowing the last thing there is to know. All that urgency! Not what the earth is about! How silent the trees, their poetry being of themselves only. I want to take slow steps, and think appropriate thoughts... more »
STARVING TRAGEDY: Mute and autistic boy slowly starved to death at home after his mum suffered a fatal fit
A MUTE and autistic four-year-old boy slowly starved to death at home after his mum suffered a fatal fit. Chadrack Mbala Mulo was found clinging to his mum’s badly decomposed corpse more than two weeks after her death on October 1 or 2 2016. On October 20 the youngster and his mum were found at […] The post STARVING TRAGEDY: Mute and autistic boy slowly starved to death at home after his mum suffered a fatal fit appeared first on Health Nut News.
U.S. Special Forces School Publishes A New Guide For Overthrowing Foreign Governments
A guerrilla soldier aims a U.S.-built Stinger surface-to-air missile system at passing aircraft near a remote rebel base in the Safed Koh Mountains, in Afghanistan, on February 10, 1988. Robert Nickelsberg/Liaison *Newsweek:* *U.S. Special Forces School Publishes New Guide for Overthrowing Foreign Governments* The official school of the United States' Special Operations Command has published a new paper detailing a decades-long history of Pentagon-backed interference around the world, hoping to provide insight on how best to approach such efforts in the present and future. The 25... more »
'You've got to pay to play': Firefighter to take on Hobart's monstrous surf break
During the week Shaun Wallbank is a firefighter, but on weekends he takes on the ocean as a big-wave surfer. So volatile is the Shipstern Bluff break, organisers have had to wait nine months for perfect conditions to present themselves.
Elon Musk to face defamation trial over Thai cave rescue 'pedo guy' comments
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The Tesla billionaire will have to go to trial to defend himself for mocking a British diver as a "pedo" in a verbal sparring match that unfolded after the underwater rescue of a boys' football team from a cave in Thailand.
Live: PM reveals $53m Mother's Day gift at Coalition campaign launch
With the Coalition's federal election campaign launch falling on Mother's Day, Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveils a $53 million package for perinatal care, including $36 million to fight postnatal depression. Follow live.
Pair allegedly threaten woman with pocket knife before stealing her car
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A man and woman are arrested after allegedly threatening a woman with a pocket knife and stealing her car before leading police on a chase in the Mid North of South Australia.
'Astounding' arsenal of more than 1,000 guns seized from LA mansion
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It takes a team of federal agents and police more than half a day to remove the stacks of rifles, shotguns, assault weapons and pistols hidden in rooms throughout the mansion.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected despite party's worst-ever performance
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The African National Congress easily wins South Africa's general election, but its share of the vote has fallen, reflecting anger at corruption scandals and racial inequalities that remain entrenched a generation after the party took power in 1994.
'That will decide who is fittest': Bob Katter says he's not too old, challenges Clive Palmer to race
The veteran MP brushes off calls from Mr Palmer to "go and enjoy his retirement", saying he will take the billionaire on in a race up the stairs in Parliament House.
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 7 "The Ghoul"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will continue our second tale for this year, the tale of King Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the Seventh episode or episode no.186 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. [image: Noman as a dog and Sawsan by H.J Ford] *Noman as a dog and Sawsan by H.J Ford**Nom... more »
photo of Navalny on 4-22-19; Алексей Навальный во время встречи с независимыми кандидатами в Мосгордуму, 22 апреля
III, v, 1-2. "The quality of freedom is remarkable; if freedom exists at all, nothing can limit it. The body can be shackled, but nothing can diminish consciousness except uglines*s*. When we touch upon the heights of freedom we must guard against ugliness. If we wish to exalt matter, we must think wisely about beauty." There is no ugliness which will not be engulfed in the rays of the rainbow. There are no fetters which will not disintegrate in the freedom of beauty....The way of renouncing the ugliness of life will prompt the spirit to truthful quests. Then the obviousness of the... more »
Internal Displacement “Deserves Visibility”
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, May 11 (IPS) - More people are displaced inside their own countries than ever before, and only higher figures can be expected without urgent long-term action, a new report found. Read the full story, “Internal Displacement “Deserves Visibility””, on globalissues.org →
Stop lying to children about dying polar bears as a way to achieve action on climate change
Originally posted on polarbearscience: The heartbreaking story of dying polar bears, told for more than a decade now, was meant to get kids on board the global warming action train. It worked a treat – except that it was never true. The lie gave sensitive children nightmares and turned others into political activists full of…
Climate Change Chumps
Originally posted on Science Matters: Definition “chump”: A foolish or easily deceived person. Update May 5, 2019 In this overheated time of school kids in the streets and elected “adults” declaring emergencies without any understanding of what is or is not happening, it may help to know how we got here. Why are so many…
Permanent Drought Watch – Wettest May-April in US History
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Wettest May-April in US history according to NOAA 2018 was the the 3rd wettest if you use the traditional Jan-Dec calendar.
Melting Permafrost ‘Crisis’ Debunked By Historical Record
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: From the team at CFACT ~ Climate alarmists are resuscitating an old scare, claiming melting permafrost caused by modest global warming will accelerate the warming, thus creating rapid and runaway global warming. Objective historical data, however, conclusively debunk the scare. An article in the April 30 edition of…
Continuous observations in the North Atlantic challenges current view about ocean circulation variability
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / May 11, 2019 Kevin Kilty May 10, 2019 [HiFast Note: Figures A and B added: Figure A. OSNAP Array Schematic, source: https://www.o-snap.org/] Figure B. OSNAP Array, source: https://www.o-snap.org/observations/configuration/] Figure 1: Transect of the North Atlantic basins showing color coded salinity, and gray vertical lines showing mooring […]
Why Is H.R. McMaster Pleading For More War?
*James Joyner* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] H.R. McMaster contends that support for the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan, which is now in its eighteenth year, is being undermined by a “defeatist narrative that’s inaccurate, and doesn’t reflect what’s at stake.” He’s wrong. Retired Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster contends that support for the U.S. military effort in Afghanistan, which is now in its eighteenth year, is being undermined by a “defeatist narrative that’s inaccurate, and doesn’t reflect what’s at stake.” Instead, Americans should see the fight as an “insurance pol... more »
The S-400 Issue in U.S.-Turkey Relations is Leading to Disaster, But It Can be Stopped
*Vahidullah Taç* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The most straightforward way of resolving the dispute is to prevent Turkey’s procurement of the S-400 system altogether. But this can only be achieved through understanding and compromise, not threats. The United States of America and Turkey, the largest and the second largest militaries in NATO, are experiencing one of the lowest points in bilateral relations in history. The only other time that it was this low was during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, which is when the United States applied a total embargo on arms sales... more »
Trump: Trade, Tirade and Transatlantic Relations
*Akshobh Giridharadas* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump represents a new challenge to transatlantic relations, which have long been predictable, even boring. European leaders are attempting to wait him out. Not since the administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt has American foreign policy been at crossroads with so many debates and discourse on how to proceed. The Trump administration’s foreign-policy schizophrenia has seen the United States jettison from multilateral trade deals and pulling back from common security pacts such as NATO. It has alienated allies and e... more »
What the US Army Should Learn From the British Army’s Punchy Recruiting Campaign
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/47654096112/] Did it work? The U.S. Army will always face challenges recruiting the soldiers it needs, but an uphill battle is no excuse not to strive to do better —or learn from other countries' modernization efforts. The U.S. and British Army's new recruiting strategies suggest two distinct approaches to recruiting young people for military service. "Your Army Needs You" is the British Army's next effort in its overarching "This is Belonging" campaign, which focuses on an underrepre... more »
Read to your children
There are many reasons to read to your child. Reading to your child, shows them that they are important to you and can open their eyes to the wonders of the world without them having to leave the comfort of
Hugs, they’re not for everyone
BY NORBERT RUG There’s currently a Puritanical idea that has pervaded our culture in which touch and sex are inherently linked and it is doing us a great disservice. I think that people are afraid to touch each other no
What, Us Worry ?
The Challenge Ahead… Ya got your Sleepy/Creepy Unca’ Joe Biden …. …and your Crazy Bernie Sanders….. ….add newcomer Pete ” Alfred E. Neuman ” Buttigieg…who elicited this warning from Trump : “Alfred E. Neuman cannot become president of the United States,” These formidable foes would send any Conservative candidate for POTUS in 2020 running for the hills. But not ‘ The Donald’ ! President Trump, knowing he has the support of all REAL AMERICANS, issued this ” What, Me Worry” challenge : “I’ll take any of them. Just pick somebody please and let’s start this thing. Pick somebody!” Gonna... more »
ongoing debate on climate change
2-12-19 Hundreds of billions of dollars are spent worldwide every year on CACC and there are plenty of billionaires and global corporations (most of them in fact) who are vocal, enthusiastic proponents of CACC theories. If this issue is so critical to our very survival why wouldn't they take the time and spend some of that money to fund some widely publicized debates to show the world and convince people that the skeptics are wrong? The reason is that they lose debates. When the facts are presented, regardless of the composition of the audience, they lose. It happened every tim... more »
In pictures: Russian military in action against jihadist forces in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 A.M.) – The Russian military has played an important role in the ongoing Syrian Arab Army (SAA) offensive that is currently take place in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. These Russian soldiers are not only advising the Syrian Arab Army, but they’re also providing coordinates of the jihadist positions across […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reaches southwestern border of Idlib
The Syrian military has made a significant advance through the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate recently, seizing more than 15 sites in this region of northwestern Syria. As a result of this advance, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has managed to reach the southwestern border of the Idlib Governorate. The Syrian Arab Army was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-10
This is a summary of 17 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, US, Syria, Turkey, Latakia, Russia, Gaza, Israel, Palestinian Killed, Euphrates, CIA, Hama, Venezuela, Bolton, Trump, Idlib, Pompeo. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Middleeast, World-News, Syria, Turkey, Palestine Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Before and after footage of disastrous jihadist attack on Kafr Naboudeh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:15 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched a counter-attack this weekend to retake the key town of Kafr Naboudeh from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). However, the jihadist attack on Kafr Naboudeh would not go as planned, despite their hype up video prior to the counter-assault. In footage released […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Japan rules F-35 disappearance as ‘mystery’ after US fails find aircraft
The US Navy has officially called off its search for Japan’s missing F-35A, with Tokyo promising to continue looking for the plane’s remains, as well as its missing pilot, using its own state of the art military and civilian vessels. The US deployment included a guided-missile destroyer, multiple P-8A Poseidon aircraft, at least one U-2 spy plane and a remotely operated CURV 21 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army scores big advance in northwestern Hama, 5 towns captured
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a big advance in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate on Saturday after launching another wide-scale assault in this area. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Army began the day by storming the militant-held towns of Midan Ghazal, Arimah, and Al-Shari’ah; this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Federal Court Hands Ohio Republicans Another Stinging Blow Over Gerrymandering
Some good news on the Ohio gerrymandering front. About a week ago, we reported that a federal court had struck down Ohio's pernicious Republican gerrymandered congressional maps. Needless to say, the pernicious Republicans immediately started screaming like stuck pigs and appealed. On Thursday a three judge panel told them to tell it to the hand, saying "it would *not* place a hold on an order that required Ohio to redraw its congressional district map. within a matter a weeks. No way on the delay! The panel wrote that “no new arguments persuade the Court that a stay is now warra... more »
"How It Really Is"
Another metaphor, if you prefer...
Mother’s Day 5G Prayer for the Planet: Anke Kern, “Resonance Beings of Frequency” and “Generation Zapped”
By Patricia Burke When there is a debate about the very nature of science, one way to dive deeply is to move beyond the narrative... more »
EXPLOSIVE – FOIA Documents Show Evidence of Weissmann/Mueller Entrapment Scheme…
Recently release FOIA documents into the special counsel team of Robert Mueller reveal the remarkable trail of a 2017 entrapment scheme conducted by Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann to target George Papadopoulos. [Hat Tip to Undercover Huber and Rosie Memos who have … Continue reading →
Rudy Giuliani Cancels Trip to Ukraine…
Rudy Giuliani cancels a trip to Ukraine where it was predicted he would inquire about pre-existing investigation of Joe and Hunter Biden. . [Note: I don’t think Giuliani was ever really planning to go to Ukraine. He might have just … Continue reading →
THE MAINSTREAM PRESS IS OBLIVIOUS TO ITS OWN WHITEWASHING OF REPUBLICAN EXTREMISM
I'm not surprised to see a puff piece about Liz Cheney in *The Washington Post* -- as far as the mainstream media is concerned, she and her dad are Washington royalty, therefore it's perfectly appropriate to treat her inevitable ascent in D.C. as entirely non-controversial. (The story anticipates that she'll be a senator or the speaker of the House fairly soon.) But I'm struck by how oblivious the story's author, Mike DeBonis, is to quotes from Cheney in his piece that contradict her admirers' assertions that she's a thoroughly delightful person. De Bonis, for instance gives us th... more »
ABC: San Francisco doctor under investigation for possible unlawful child vaccine exemptions
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued a subpoena Wednesday for medical records from prominent anti-vaccine advocate Dr. Kenneth Stoller. Herrera says they want to determine whether Dr. Stoller unlawfully provided medical exemptions that allowed parents to avoid vaccinating their children. The City Attorney’s Office is investigating whether Dr. Stoller violated state nuisance laws by […] The post ABC: San Francisco doctor under investigation for possible unlawful child vaccine exemptions appeared first on Health Nut News.
Still No Republicans? HR 530 Would Return Control Over Dangerous 5G Installation Back to Local Governments. All 47 Co-Sponsors Are Democrats.
By B.N. Frank Activist Post reported about HR 530 in March when there were 25 co-sponsors who were all Democrats. Since then, additional warnings have... more »
Is waiving teachers' HECS debts the best way to improve education in remote communities?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison pledges to waive the HECS debts of young teachers who stay and teach in very remote schools for four years, if his party wins the election. But will that improve education standards in these isolated areas?
Fact Check: Has the Coalition cut $14 billion from public schools?
Labor says Scott Morrison cut $14bn from public schools while treasurer. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
'That's not my child': The Cambodian surrogates being forced to raise a stranger's baby
Dozens of Cambodian women who were paid to carry babies for mothers and fathers around the world are now forced to raise the child or face years in prison for human trafficking.
Reviving the rocking horse a passion for Queensland couple
Just In - 4 hours ago
When a tree is felled in central Queensland, there's a fair chance this couple will be nearby ready to salvage the timber to create a beautiful family keepsake.
Unions vs Labor row brewing as public service wage cap continues despite budget surplus
The WA Labor Government proudly declared the state back in the black as it delivered a budget surplus this week — but the stage appears set for a renewed battle with unions angry at its ongoing public sector wage freeze, writes Jacob Kagi.
When porn pops up on your iPhone with no warning, you know you've been 'cyber flashed'
Australian online safety experts warn about a rise in new digital phenomenon known as "cyber flashing", where explicit and abusive images are anonymously sent to strangers though iPhones.
Fight breaks out in Hong Kong parliament over extradition law
Just In - 4 hours ago
Politicians clamber over tables, swearing and piling into each other as pro-democracy MPs and those loyal to China scuffle over an extradition law opponents fear will erode people's rights and legal protections.
How 'sexting' complicates investigations into child porn
The volume of "sexting" images online is creating a "white noise" of pornography that law enforcement officials say complicates the investigation of child exploitation.
Experimental farmer goes coconuts on remote islands trying to crack export market
Despite having no soil, cripplingly high freight costs and a brace of ducks he doesn't know what to do with, one micro-farmer is determined to build a viable agricultural business on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Can you vote if you're terminally ill? Do you have to?
What's the best way to vote if you're sick and may soon die? And is it still compulsory in that case?
Gunmen storm luxury hotel in Pakistan aiming attack at Chinese investors
Just In - 4 hours ago
Authorities in Pakistan say security forces have killed three militants who attacked a five-star hotel with the aim of attacking "Chinese and other foreign investors".
'We've asked women to work like men, and we've created an impossible target'
Blueberry pancakes, gingerbread French toast, real coffee: Mother's Day breakfasts might have come a long way in recent times, but that is about where the progression stops.
Federal election 2019: Your guide to the Queensland Senate ballot form
We all love a good pirate party, but when it comes to the Queensland Senate what do they really stand for? We take a closer look at every party appearing on your ballot next weekend in a bid to reveal what their policies actually are.
Urban sketchers trump photos in capturing changing city landscapes
Each week, somewhere in Brisbane a group of people armed with sketch books, tablets and water colours sit together and capture two hours of city life.
Giant placenta art installation unveiled after two-year knitting project
Nearly 1,000 dyed t-shirts have been used to create a giant placenta art installation at Warragul to celebrate the incredible, often hidden, things women do.
"Economic Market Snapshot 5/11/19"
• 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/ • "Trump's New Tariff Will Cost Americans About $800 Per Household, By One Estimate"• "Like Night & Day""A Food Crisis Is Here: Trouble For Farmers In The Corn Belt""China's "JPMorgan" Seeks Money From Its Employees To Avoid Collapse"• *"What’s Coming Is Going to Be a Mess"* By Jim Rogers "We’re in the middle of a trade war that just escalated again, Brexit still isn’t resolved, e... more »
The Black Hole Of Climate Science
The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool. Richard P. Feynman Last Monday in Los Alamos, I attended a lecture about black holes and gravity waves given by Nobel laureate … Continue reading →
Pro-Palestine Rally Led by Ahed Tamimi Hits Streets of London
*Robert Inlakesh* | Palestinian Icon, Ahed Tamimi, led a rally of thousands through London today and the Media is either ignoring or downplaying it.
'We will turn the best of them into Hans, while repressing and destroying the bad.'
5-9-19 Almaty, Kazakhstan (CNN)Overflowing toilets in overcrowded cells. Food and sleep deprivation. Forced injections....Responding to Sauytbay's claims, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said she had "twisted facts" about the camps, alleging Sauytbay was still in financial debt in China. [image: Former Xinjiang camp teacher Sayragul Sauytbay who fled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to escape the Chinese government.] Former Xinjiang camp teacher Sayragul Sauytbay who fled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to escape the Chinese government. Sauytbay was running a kindergarten when she said the a... more »
On definitive statements
Following up on this post, I'll take a step back point out how Scott Moe's insistence on attacking any carbon price through the courts is only enshrining in Canadian jurisprudence - in both the majority and dissenting decisions - some of the points he's trying to soft-peddle for the climate denialists in his base. Moe has just barely reached the point of being willing to acknowledge the existence of climate change in public in a sentence or two before trying to change the subject. But it's well worth pressing to see whether he'll admit facts were as uncontroverted in the Court of Ap... more »
How Hitler Tried to Win the Battle of the Bulge
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=199780] And failed. During the Battle of the Bulge, the largest battle America had ever fought, Adolf Hitler chose the Sixth Panzer Army for the German juggernaut’s most important role. The decisive spearhead was given to a combat group commanded by a young lieutenant colonel named Jochen Peiper. The planning for the Ardennes offensive of 1944 was conducted with such secrecy that Peiper did not receive his formal mission briefing until two days before the assault. ... more »
The Real F-35 Problem That Needs Fixing
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)] And it might not be so easy. On April 9, the first F-35A Lightning stealth jet built in Japan mysteriously vanished while flying a training mission over the Pacific Ocean. It’s veteran pilot, who had sixty hours of experience specifically on the F-35, only indicated he was aborting mission before falling entirely out of contact. American and Japanese ships and research submarines combed the seas for a month, hoping to recover the wreckage before it fell into the hands of Russi... more »
Wettest in year recorded history for U.S. Lower 48 states
This little tidbit of information comes from the very last sentence in an article about the heavy rain in Houston. I don’t know if the journalist was trying to downplay it or not. Now, I don’t mean to make light of the Houston story, but I think it’s extremely important that people realize how wet ... Read moreWettest in year recorded history for U.S. Lower 48 states The post Wettest in year recorded history for U.S. Lower 48 states appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Blockbuster: Roger Stone Swings For The Fences; Court Filing Challenges Russiagate's Original Premise, Seeks To Prove That The Russians Did Not Hack The DNC
[image: Roger Stone vs Crowdstrike] By Barbara Boyd - barbara@lpac-organizers.com In a Court filing on Friday, May 10 2019, Roger Stone, the long-time friend of Donald Trump targeted by Robert Mueller, and subsequently charged for lying, obstruction, and witness tampering in the Russiagate House Intelligence Committee investigation, has challenged the central premise of Russiagate, that the Russians hacked the DNC and thus "interfered" in the 2016 Presidential election to Donald Trump's advantage. In a Motion to Suppress documents and evidence gathered as a result of search warrants... more »
"Bogy" returns back to Egypt's Ramadan [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: "Bogy" returns back to Egypt's Ramadan] Egyptian Ramadan decoration featuring popular children puppet character "Bogy" sold in popular El-Siyada Zeinab makeshift market in Cairo, Egypt
Egyptian Ramadan lanterns sold in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Egyptian Ramadan lanterns sold in Cairo] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Egyptian Ramadan lanterns and decoration sold in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Egyptian Ramadan lanterns and decoration sold in Cairo] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns and decorations in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Chinese Toys sold n Ramadan market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Chinese Toys sold n Ramadan market] Chinese plastic toys sold as Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Egyptian Ramadan lanterns sold in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Egyptian Ramadan lanterns sold in Cairo] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
A fiddle made famous by Lord of the Rings is in demand in Australia
An Australian fiddlemaker is helping to spice up the dying craft by creating Hardanger fiddles, a Norwegian instrument that gained international fame in The Lord of the Rings soundtracks.
'All pretty personal': Abbott characterises Warringah campaign in secret recording
Third-party campaigners are fighting a proxy war in Warringah, leveraging social media to push their messages — and both Tony Abbott and Zali Steggall are feeling the pressure as the campaign enters its final stages.
When the river runs dry
What it is like to live on a dry river while the rest of the country argues about it.
Birth-kit assembly parties: Aussie mums foregoing baby showers to help save lives
The Australian birthing kit program sees groups of women get together to help at-risk mothers around the globe and is believed to have helped save nearly 300,000 lives.
W.O.O.D. – 11 May 2019
Weekly Occasional Open Discussion - W.O.O.D. - for 11 May 2019 Continue reading →
'You don't have to give up cooking if you can't see': Step inside Maribel's tactile kitchen
Could you cook spaghetti bolognese from scratch using only your sense of smell, touch and hearing? Blind author Maribel Steel teaches us about the simple hacks that help her navigate the kitchen.
The markets where you swap food, rather than buy it
You don't need to bring your wallet to walk away with a basket load of fresh produce at a food swap.
Emojis are everywhere, but they can be a painful reminder of exclusion for some
They are the images that litter online discussions and text messages, but for one group of Australians they're also a reminder that they're not part of the conversation.
When no experts would help their kids, these mums built a lab of their own
What do you do when your children live in a nuclear fallout zone? These mums in Fukushima put on lab coats, taught themselves to be radiation experts, and opened up their own clinic.
The religious left is on the rise, and politicians don't know how to handle it
Just In - 7 hours ago
Conservative Christians on the right rally around a distinct set of issues like same-sex marriage and abortion, but things are more complex on the religious left, writes Karen Tong.
The body count is rising, but Duterte is king in the slums
Just In - 7 hours ago
The body count from President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody "war on drugs" is nearing 30,000. But the people most affected — the Philippines' poor — still back him.
Hillsong eyes tech start-ups to keep young congregants and their skills
Just In - 7 hours ago
The evangelical church is not the only religious group growing its digital focus: faith-based tech is an area of interest across the religious spectrum.
Newcastle's oldest church ordains first female Anglican priest
Newcastle Anglican parish celebrates its first female priest, but not all dioceses are as accepting of female priests.
Eva knew something was wrong, so she hid a camera in her dad’s nursing home
Hidden camera footage captured in this blind 80-year-old's room shows the cracks in quality care in Australia's multi-billion-dollar aged care system.
'Fasting not feasting': Muslims remain divided over festivity excesses during Ramadan
While Ramadan is widely acknowledged for the difficulties observers face abstaining from food and water from dawn to dusk, the festivities involved can often lead to counterintuitive effects, like significant weight gain and food waste.
His illness helped create the measles vaccine years ago. Now he regrets being an anti-vaxxer
The measles vaccine was named after him. He helped save millions of lives. But when the time came to vaccinate his own son, David Edmonston decided to leave him exposed.
Wait, could Cersei actually survive the next Game of Thrones episode?
Game of Thrones' penultimate episode promises to be massive. Before Cersei and Daenerys battle it out, let's check in on who they'll take into the field.
'He will be a world champion': Boxer Tim Tszyu tipped to emulate the feats of his father, Kostya
If it's a case of like father, like son, then Tim Tszyu is in for "one hell of a ride". The son of Australian legend Kostya Tszyu is fast making a name for himself in the pugilistic profession. And legendary trainer Johnny Lewis says he has what it takes to be just like his dad — a world champion.
#MyMums are dominating at uni, but they are more likely to drop out than their kids
The number of women over 40 years old at university has almost doubled in the past decade, but they are more likely to drop out than school leavers because of family commitments.
Labor's strategy is about to get personal in Liberal strongholds
Bill Shorten is so confident he is mounting attacks on conservative strongholds around the country, hoping for an epic victory, writes Jane Norman.
Jobless rate set to rise, testing the RBA's rates resolve
The RBA has drawn a line in the sand on the economy as it holds firm against cutting interest rates. Whether it gets swept away by a rising tide of unemployment and weak wages may be known as early as this week.
France – Lowest May temperature in two centuries
Record cold poses a serious danger to vegetation. Temperatures have collapsed over the whole of France following the influx of arctic air and, on May 6th, set cold records at numerous locations. The lowest minimum occurred in Barcellonnette in the Alpes de Haute Provence, on the eastern border with Italy, where the thermometer fell to ... Read moreFrance – Lowest May temperature in two centuries The post France – Lowest May temperature in two centuries appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Crash Landing: Study Says the Air Force Is In Trouble. Here's Why.
*Michael Peck* *Security, * What's the problem? *The estimates are dismaying: in a peacekeeping/no-fly zone scenario, the Air Force could only meet 29 percent of C3ISR requirements, 32 percent of tanker demand, 40 percent of special operations missions, and 46 percent of bomber missions.* Like a trucking company with too few trucks and too many deliveries, America's airpower is being overworked and under-maintained. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* Two recent studies by RAND Corp. and the Government Accountability Office paint a grim picture of U.S. airpower. The RAN... more »
This Battle Broke the Back of the British Empire (And Inspired Lord of the Rings)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * World War I history. Smoke and ash drifted across the shattered ground. Dead faces peered up with lidless eyes from pools of stagnant water. Black flying objects screeched downward, bringing terror and death to the soldiers huddled below, while on the horizon the sky blazed red-orange with flame and the entire earth shook. This is the fictional world described in J.R.R. Tolkien’s immensely popular trilogy, *The Lord of the Rings*, but it was based on the awful reality of the Western Front in World War I. Perhaps no other war has produced su... more »
Return to the Moon w/Jeff Bezos: Suddenly Top Priority. Why?
My favorite semi-wacko UFO channel on YouTube (Secureteam10) just posted a video about last week’s invitation-only announcement made by Jeff Bezos, to an audience of presumably wealthy hipster globalists. Bezos wants to colonize outer space, starting with the moon. His project is named “Blue Origin”. After a decade of listening to NASA say “Moon? Been there done that” I am curious to know why Bezos is suddenly fast-tracking such a project … and presenting the details to an invitation-only audience. If Bezos is planning something like this, we can assume Elon Musk is not far behind. ... more »
Team Sport Day, Kids-- Do You Want A Blue Uniform Or A Red One?
*Ro & Beto, 2 charismatic Democrats-- both refuse to give blanket endorsements to just anyone in a blue uniform... but for very different reasons* According to a CNN report last night, a Democratic Party robot in New Hampshire, Deb Nelson, the chair of the Hanover/Lyme Town Democrats, asked Beto to take the "Any Blue Will Do" pledge. That's because during his recent Senate race he probably caused the defeat of a mediocre Democratic candidate, Gina Jones, in a district , TX-23, he himself won. Beto, a middle-of-the-road, Democrat, is pals with the Republican incumbent, Will Hurd, a ... more »
Trump Compares Pete Buttigieg to Alfred E Neuman – Buttigieg Responds: “Who”?
Oh gosh, this is funny. Politico had a phone interview with President Trump where they asked him for opinion of Democrat candidate Pete Buttigieg. President Trump responded with a one-liner: …“Alfred E. Neuman cannot become president of the United States.” … Continue reading →
Jeff Bezos Addresses Rumors of POTUS Aspirations
*MFNS *- Jeff Bezos, the creepy looking Amazon founder and CEO, held a hastily called press conference in front of the 100-foot polished brass plated blast-proof doors guarding the entrance to his underground headquarters at the base of Mount Rainier. He called reporters together to address recent rumors and make clear that he has “*No illusion or aspiration for the office of president of the United States.*” Reporters in attendance struggled to hear Bezos over the din of endless dodecacopter drones whisking heavy machinery into the subterranean factory/AI hive/research facility... more »
Syria: Blow by Blow 4- Hama to Idlib
*Following up on the earlier post from today:* Turkey’s S-400 & Iranian oil purchase/EU Idiocy/Hama/IdlibBlow by blow: *1-Syrian army reaches Idlib border* *"The Syrian military forces have liberated five settlements in the northwest of Syria from terrorists on Saturday, reaching the administrative border between the provinces of Idlib and Hama, the Al Mayadeen TV channel informed.According to the channel, the Syrian fighters had managed to destroy a command center and several warehouses belonging to the Jabhat al-Nusra terror group (outlawed in Russia).It was informed earlier ... more »
Every Light in the House Burnin'
I read this to pass the time while hanging out with television addicts. Some had complex needs and other's, including myself, were there to care for them. I enjoyed Andrea Levy's... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Putin, Assange, Gandhi and Snowden: the weird logic of civil disobedience
I will give you a riff -- a primer -- on the concept and practice of Civil Disobedience, a vital idea, especially in days of "resistance." So scroll down... but first a few links regarding our present crisis, viewing it from different angles than you'll get in the press. For starters, Rep. Adam Schiff tweeted: "The Mueller report includes the results of the criminal probe, but not the findings of the counterintelligence investigation." And Mueller Hints at a National-Security Nightmare. Yes, that shoe has to drop. But even bigger will be… *money laundering.* Russian interference...more »
Ahed Tamimi Leads Thousands Of London Protesters For Nakba Day Protest
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (8:00 P.M)- Palestinian icon Ahed Tamimi led thousands of protesters today in London, for the UK national demonstration commemorating the Nakba (Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine). Thousands packed the streets of London today, marching from Portland Place to Whitehall, in a demonstration led by Ahed Tamimi. Ahed Tamimi became most well known after she […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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Generous Joe: More “Free” Healthcare For Illegals Needed
[image: generous-joe-more-free-healthcare-for-illegals-needed] Presidential candidate Joe Biden wants American taxpayers to pay for illegal-alien healthcare. Indeed, he doesn’t just want us to pay for their healthcare, he says we are obliged to pay for their healthcare.
System Cracking Warez – A Conference Video
A nice 1 hour video from Black Hat Asia 2019 showing off a very complete Systems Cracking Tool Kit. Then my comments on why things like Black Hat Conference matter. Continue reading →
Bolton’s Deceptive ‘Intelligence’ Claims Push War Against Iran
*Gareth Porter* | Bolton is an old hand at using allegedly damning intelligence on Iran to advance a plan of aggressive U.S. war.
How The Trade War Is Going To Affect You And Your Family
By Michael Snyder As expected, trade negotiations with China concluded on Friday with no trade deal in sight. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called the negotiations... more »
5G IS A POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING THE PLANET
Millimeter waves, massive MIMO, full duplex, beamforming, and small cells are just a few of the technologies that could enable ultrafast 5G networks. Like it or not, we’re rapidly moving into the world of 5G,... The post 5G IS A POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING THE PLANET appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Philadelphia District Attorney Wants to Stop Prosecuting People for Drugs
By John Vibes Philadelphia has one of the worst heroin problems in the country, and the city’s District Attorney recently went public with a radical... more »
Mexico Wants to Decriminalize All Drugs and Get the US to Do the Same
By Elias Marat In a bold move, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador—commonly referred to by his initials AMLO—has issued a proposal that would see... more »
May 11:I think we're heading to the last chapter
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cuba-food-shortage-rationing-1.5132297 The United States is the only country in the world, it seems, that has the right to tell other countries who they're allowed to trade with - and if they're allowed to trade at all. It can - and does - use this power to starve nations (yes, starve to death) nations. This is why 40,000 children have starved to death in Venezuela. This is why a war against Iran is very likely. Is any other country allowed to tell the U.S. who it can trade with? Of course not. God bless America. God bless the American right to rule th... more »
Big Bullet: The New AMP Round Means U.S. M1 Abrams Tanks Kill Everything
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * This is what it can do. *In a 2016 Army statement on AMP, quoting a senior program manager, describes it impact this way…. "Right now our crews face the dilemma as they go into combat of deciding what rounds to load in the turret and carry in the gun. If they choose wrong, they could have a mismatch between target and ammunition, which will cost them valuable seconds while in enemy contact.”* A single emerging US Army Abrams tank round is engineered to attack and destroy enemy tanks, bunkers, concrete walls, light armored vehicles and even small group... more »
See Ya Later, Hitler: How the Allies Saved Paris During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: By Alexander Migl - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73744884] This was history. Flying a tortuous route from North Africa to the French coast of Normandy via Casablanca and Gibraltar, an unarmed Lockheed Lodestar of the Free French Air Force broke through cloud cover over the English Channel on the morning of Sunday, August 20, 1944. The plane carried Free French leader General Charles de Gaulle, bound for a crucial meeting in Cherbourg with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander of All... more »
Sea level once stood 6 to 9 meters (20 to 30 ft) higher than today
Long before the industrial revolution ________________ Sea level once stood 6 to 9 meters (20 to 30 ft) higher than today Gregory F. Fegel The coral species that build reefs, which form atolls, are dependent on sub-surface sunlight, so the atoll-building occurs in shallow waters that are near to sea level. During the Eemian interglacial ... Read moreSea level once stood 6 to 9 meters (20 to 30 ft) higher than today The post Sea level once stood 6 to 9 meters (20 to 30 ft) higher than today appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Of Poet Laureates, UK Broadcasters and the BBC's Will Gompertz
Look! It's Will Gompertz! And he's asking an important question, slowly, like an intellectual! Look! Look! Simon Armitage - a working-class Yorkshireman made-good - is our new Poet Laureate. I'm not very familiar with his poetry (though I've liked some of what I've heard) but his books about walking across England and exploring his home patch on the wrong side of the Pennines are beautifully-written and often very funny, and I'm a fan of his on the strength of them. News of his appointment broke during last night's main 10 o'clock news bulletins, and I caught the BBC one, which s... more »
Bomb Iran Half Way Back to the Stone Age
[image: undefined] Is it just a coincidence that TV networks are re-running old “Dirty Harry” films just as a powerful US Naval armada and Air Force B-52 bombers are headed for what could be a clash with Iran? Here we go again with the “good guys” versus the “bad guys,” and “make my day.” Maybe it’s more bluffing? The current US military deployment was scheduled before the latest flare-up with Iran, but the bellicose threats of White House neocon crusaders like John Bolton and Mike Pompeo certainly create the impression that the US wants war. Adding to the warlike excitement, Presi... more »
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Lana Payne discusses why we can't afford another Harper government - but also why we shouldn't merely accept the Libs as the only alternative no matter how dishonestly and angrily they try to limit our choices. And Tom Parkin highlights the need to empower social movements to shape our political system. - The Economist discusses the range of new ideas developing among progressive thinkers in contrast to the pattern of stagnation and reactionary messaging on the right. - Laurie Monsebraaten reports on the grim prospects of Ontarians with... more »
Oregon Becomes First State to Permit Dentists to Vaccinate Children
Governor Kate Brown of Oregon signed a bill on May 6, 2019 that will allow dentists in that state to administer vaccinations. House Bill 2220, which passed Oregon’s House of Representatives on Mar. 28, 2019 and Senate on Apr. 25, will make it possible for dentists to give vaccines, including MMR, HPV and annual flu shots, to their patients during dental checkups. With the signing of HB 2220, Oregon becomes the first state in the U.S. to permit dentists to vaccinate patients of any age, including young children, with many types of vaccines. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, d... more »
First-line #Nivolumab Plus #Ipilimumab vs #Sunitinib for Metastatic #Renal Cell #Carcinoma: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis.
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Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, May 11, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: SubaJovem @ Fabrika (Itanhangá) – Head down to one of Rio’s most spectacular outdoor nightclub experiences and celebrate three years of SubaJovem. To celebrate, they’re inviting you to their […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Saturday, May 11, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Star YouTuber Claims to Have Received Death Threats After Criticizing Bolsonaro: “I Fear for Brazil”
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – 31-year-old Star Youtuber Felipe Neto revealed he has received death threats after criticizing militiamen and President Bolsonaro’s supporters. In an interview with “Veja” magazine, the young man came forward with what happened.” I have been criticizing militiamen and people tied to thoughts of extreme violence. I often […] The post Star YouTuber Claims to Have Received Death Threats After Criticizing Bolsonaro: “I Fear for Brazil” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Two Developments that Could Prove Significant
Two climate developments this week could prove to be significant. First, USEPA Administrator William Wheeler implied that there might be a larger review of climate science. Second, Sanjeev Sabhlok published an opinion piece in the Times of India arguing that climate science was not really a science as yet and should not be used to […]
Iran Nuclear Deal Falling Apart, As Conflict in Persian Gulf Inches Closer (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 165. The post Iran Nuclear Deal Falling Apart, As Conflict in Persian Gulf Inches Closer (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up; The Epic Failure of Wind Power
Without Coal, Britain’s Progressives truly would have thrown them back into the Dark Ages…literally. Britain Has Gone Nine Days Without Wind Power China is laughing all the way to the bank. China knows you can’t power a Nuclear Sub, Rocket, Tank, Air Craft Carrier, Jet with wind and solar. They are content sitting back and … Continue reading "You Can’t Make This Stuff Up; The Epic Failure of Wind Power"
The way our tribe's "bombshells" appear Over There!
*SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019Carlson writes off Trump's losses:* Do you mind if we ask you a question about "the latest bombshell Times story?" (We're quoting the childish language of one one of our team's professors. To confirm that she really employed that locution, you can just click here.) That latest bombshell "story"—to us, it looked like a news report—concerns the $1.17 billion Donald Trump is said to have lost over a ten-year span starting in 1985. He lost a ton of money, we were told in the bombshell story. Also, he paid no federal income taxes in eight of those ten years! D... more »
A Former Supreme Court Justice Worries about Democracy in America
Jess Bravin (2019, May 11-12). John Paul Stevens: A Former Justice Worries about the Court. The Wall Street Journal (weekend edition): C6 "I think there are things we should be concerned about, there's no doubt about that," he says, parrying requests for specifics. Eventually, he allows, "The president is exercising powers that do not really belong to him. I mean, he has to comply with subpoenas and things like that."
Philly to Set Massive Precedent and Stop Arresting People for Drug Possession—of ALL DRUGS
[image: drugs]Since kidnapping and caging people for drugs has proven to be a horrific failure, Philly is proposing a revolutionary new policy to change that paradigm.
U.S. Intelligence: China Is Building Up Its Capability to Invade Taiwan
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] That's concerning for a number of reasons. China has improved its capabilities to invade Taiwan, according to U.S. intelligence. And while Taiwan is also boosting its military capacity, it’s not enough to compensate for growing Chinese strength, according to the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) 2019 report to Congress on Chinese military power. “The PLA continues to prepare for contingencies in the Taiwan Strait to deter, and if necessary, compel Taiwan to abandon moves toward independence,” DIA warned. “The PLA also is likely... more »
I See You: Russia's Best (Non-Stealth) Fighter Might Be Able to Track an F-22
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * That's not good. *“Now if you combine two aircraft, the fusion algorithm, now you have lines of bearing from two different sources. Where those two sources cross, the algorithm is going to compute a weapons quality track on that aircraft. So that’s a huge advantage for the warfighter to see that long before you’re in the enemy’s radar range.”* An individual purported to be the pilot of a Russian Sukhoi Su-35S has posted a photo that is alleged to the a U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptor that supposedly was captured on the Flanker-E’s OLS-35 electro-optical ... more »
Guardians of the Warfare State
By T. Hunt Tooley [Mises Editor’s Note: Trump is reportedly set to nominate Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, as Secretary of... more »
The Sun’s Role in Climate Change
FORCE MAJEURE, THE SUN’S LARGE ROLE IN CLIMATE CHANGE (GUEST: HENRIK SVENSMARK), MAY 6, 2019 A podcast interview of Henrik Svensmark by H. Sterling Burnett of the Heritage Foundation By bombarding the Earth with cosmic rays and being a driving… Continue reading →
Which Members Of Congress Raised The Most Money So Far This Cycle? And Where's It Coming From?
*Steny Hoyer brought in big dough this cycle-- and not one penny of it came from a small donor* The champ among House members is Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI-- $5,031,066), although that was raised for-- and because of-- a presidential campaign. When she drops out, anything that's left can be used to help her retain her House seat. (She has a tough primary back home, which she's in danger of losing.) After Tulsi, we're in crooked GOP territory: minority whip Steve Scalise (R-LA-- $2,455,739), minority leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-- $2,243,232) and Bradley Byrne (R-AL-- $2,061,797), a former c... more »
Freedom Of Speech Is About More Than The First Amendment
Op-Ed by Gary Chartier Facebook’s recent bans on controversial figures including Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and Infowars host Alex Jones have evoked strikingly... more »
Big tech attack on Constitution and First Amendment rights
Big tech has launched an attack on your rights Conservatives and anyone who challenges the leftist orthodoxy are being deplatformed. May 3, 2019 – Paul Joseph Watson: Facebook and the mainstream media are trying to silence me by falsely labeling me an “extremist”. May 6, 2019 – – Diamond and Silk still at war with Facebook despite their time in front of the congressional committee. Liberty University March 2, 2018 Being carried on YouTube under RSBN channel Other media sites under constant attack Blaze Media is an independent conservative channel and one of the nation’s largest inde... more »
Turkey’s S-400 & Iranian oil purchase/EU Idiocy/Hama/Idlib
*There was a claim, implanted in the German media, that the S-400 deal between Turkey and Russia was off. That’s been rebutted.* *DW* *In its Saturday edition, the German Bild newspaper quoted a high-ranking (no name?) Turkish diplomat as saying: "There will be no delivery of the S-400 in July, as the Turkish president had [earlier] announced."Turkey has dismissed a report in a German newspaper that claimed Turkish officials had canceled a deal to acquire a Russian anti-aircraft missile system due to US pressure."The S-400 delivery is a done deal," Fahrettin Altun, a spokesman... more »
Could new water purifying tech replace chlorine?
Purifying drinking water has long been one of mankind’s greatest challenges. The post Could new water purifying tech replace chlorine? appeared first on CFACT.
SVENSMARK’s Force Majeure, The Sun’s Large Role in Climate Change
By H. Sterling Burnett May 9, 2019 By bombarding the Earth with cosmic rays and being a driving force behind cloud formations, the sun plays a much larger role on climate than “consensus scientists” care to admit. The Danish National Space Institute’s Dr. Henrik Svensmark has assembled a powerful array of data and evidence in his …
Stalin's Tank-Killer: This Plane Helped Save Russia During World War II
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: By Dmitry Terekhov from Odintsovo, Russian Federation - IL-2, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61601972] Soviet ground attackers flew to the rescue — by the thousands. *“You have let down our country and our Red Army. You have the nerve not to manufacture IL-2s until now. Our Red Army now needs IL-2 aircraft like the air it breathes, like the bread it eats. Shenkman produces one IL-2 a day and Tretyakov builds one or two MiG-3s daily. It is a mockery of our country and the Red Army. I ask you not to try th... more »
Results Are In: The U.S. Army Is The Fattest, Marine Corps Is The Fittest
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/8723473678/sizes/h/] Oh no. When Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower issued a letter to his troops just before the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944, he told them, “I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle.” He was writing to American troops who had to meet these minimum physical requirements: seven pull-ups, 31 jump squats, 27 push-ups, 52 sit-ups, and a 300-yard sprint in 52.5 seconds. Soldiers — all of them — had to be fit in 1944. *(This article by J... more »
The Coming Stealth 'War': How the F-35 and Russia's Su-57 Could Duke It Out
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Fewer battles in the sky. More about aircraft sales. Fifth-generation fighter aircraft are incredibly expensive to develop. While the United States and China have proven that they can foot the cost of developing fifth-generation fighters alone, Russia appears to be trying to defray the cost of its latest fifth-generation fighter via joint development ventures and foreign sales. Sales efforts have intensified in 2019 since Rostec requested permission to export the Su-57E export variant of the fighter in March 2019. Since that request, Russia has even off... more »
3 Ways To Make A Glock Gun Even Better
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: A man holds a Glock handgun during the annual National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas, U.S., May 6, 2018. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson] Any guesses? The Glock Safe Action Pistol is the most popular Pistol in the United States. Gaston Glock’s plastic fantastics came about in a time where most guns featured metal frames and were hammer fired. Polymer striker fired guns had been done before, but never succeeded like the Glock. Since then the Glock has gone on to become an insanely popular handgun. Part of that popularity... more »
It’s not your mother’s Democratic Party
"Today, the survival of the liberal establishment depends upon hyper-moralized political correctness and the relentless search for racist transgressions and crimes of exclusion. Over the last generation, rich voters have shifted to the Democratic party. After the 2018 midterms, the Democratic party holds the ten richest congressional districts and 41 of the fifty richest. Whatever remains of the New Deal rationale for the Democratic party has evaporated. It used to be the party of the working man. Now it's the party of Silicon Valley. This necessitates shifting political energy to... more »
The not-so-scary reality of President Trump's tariffs against China
Corporate agriculture has been ringing alarm bells about President Trump's latest tariff increases against Chinese products, because retaliatory tariffs threaten their exports to that country. Karl Denninger - no fan of the President - brings the smackdown against such scare tactics. So over the first seven months *[of tariffs]* we've collected $41 billion and change in duties over the $22 billion and change last year. That's $19 billion smackers in *additional* tariff revenue. * Total ag exports to China are approximately $24 billion a year.* All of them. Well, *so will be the ... more »
Fukushima Update 5/11/19: 19,279.05 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow"
*"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”* - Shiva ◆ *Updated May 11, 2019: Fukushima Equals 19,279.05 Hiroshima Bombs Today, More Tomorrow; There is No Place On Earth to Escape the Rad: *The 3 melted-through cores of the destroyed reactors, now melted together into a single "corium" totaling over *600 tons*, at Fukushima *daily* release the radioactive equivalent of 6.45 Hiroshima bombs directly into the atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean. As of May 11, 2019 - 2,989 days since the disaster began - this equals the detonation of *19,2279.05 *Hiroshima atomic bombs and it is st... more »
Weekend reads: Ghostwritten peer reviews; is failure to report results misconduct?; scientific sabotage common in at least one country
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured a profile of an image detective who works for free; … Continue reading Weekend reads: Ghostwritten peer reviews; is failure to report results misconduct?; scientific sabotage common in at least one country
The Mueller Report’s Weak Statutory Interpretation Analysis
Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in 2012. (Source: Flickr/Medill DC) Someone on Twitter recently asked: “What is your most [fire emoji] take that absolutely infuriates people and you know deep down in your heart is 100% true”? I was inclined to respond: “The statutory interpretation analysis in the Mueller report is one-sided and weak.” I instead decided to try to explain why I believe this, knowing full well that it will infuriate the vast majority of legal elites who are convinced that the only things preventing Presid... more »
Australian-Lebanese Amer Khayyat freed on bail over terrorism accusations in Lebanon
Just In - 13 hours ago
A Lebanese military court orders the release on bail of an Australian-Lebanese dual citizen on trial for an alleged plot to bring down a passenger plane bound for the United Arab Emirates from Sydney two years ago.
#SexStrike
Progressive women have announced a “Sex Strike.”
Neymar Suspended for Three Matches for Punching a Supporter
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Friday, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced the penalty for Neymar for punching a fan on April 27th, after losing to Rennes in the French Cup final. The Paris Saint-Germain star will be suspended for three matches, starting next Monday. As a result, the number 10 […] The post Neymar Suspended for Three Matches for Punching a Supporter appeared first on The Rio Times.
EntreDança Festival at Rio SESCs Features Afro Talents in a Nation of Dance Enthusiasts
By Harold Emert – RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is a nation of talented dancers and choreographers who have been featured stars in world-renowned ballet troupes from the Bolshoi to the Royal ballet companies. And despite the continuing economic crisis affecting a culture which has produced, among others, the world-renowned Deborah Colker contemporary dance company (currently […] The post EntreDança Festival at Rio SESCs Features Afro Talents in a Nation of Dance Enthusiasts appeared first on The Rio Times.
Inflation Hits 0.57 Percent in April Pressed by Adjustment in Medicine Prices
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Influenced by the rise in medicine prices, inflation in Brazil reached 0.57 percent in April, according to the Extended National Consumer Price Index – IPCA, released today by the IBGE. As a result, the cumulative change in the year stayed at 2.09 percent and the change over […] The post Inflation Hits 0.57 Percent in April Pressed by Adjustment in Medicine Prices appeared first on The Rio Times.
A day to remember in St. Petersburg
*Our guide in Crimea arranged for her friend Elena (who lives in St Petersburg) to escort our group in the May 9 'Immortal Regiment' march that drew well over one million people on the more than three-mile walk through the city. Elena carried a photo of her grandfather who fought against the Nazis during the war. (Click on photos for a better view).* *I carried a photo from 1941 of my mother, her sister and her two brothers who both served in the US Navy during WW II. Both were on ships sunk by the Nazis and miraculously survived.* *VFP member John Schuchardt (left) carried a photo ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - May 11
1925 UK Colonial Secretary wrote Arab elites knew Iraq was being held together by British 1935 Iraq air force bombed rebel villages in Diwaniya held by Abu Hassan Bani Zurayij and Zawalim tribes 1941 British forces left Haifa, Palestine heading for Habaniya, Anbar 1941 More British planes landed as reinforcements at Habaniya air base 1941 German military aid began arriving from Syria by train Stored in Mosul but never used 1941 German diplomat Dr. Grobba arrived in Baghdad along with 3 German planes and 20,000 Pounds for PM Gaylani (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Comm... more »
Guardian Lauds Coal Free Week- But Forgets To Mention Gas Supplied 49%!
By Paul Homewood I was not going to comment on this as it is such transparent twaddle. But it appears to have now gone across the Atlantic to CNN and others. This is from the Guardian: Britain has gone a week without using coal to generate electricity for the first time since […]
Oddly to hymns by Wagner
...with A.C. Grayling, Gavin Esler and Carole Cadwalladr looking on... Here's a box of frogs on Twitter. Enjoy! *Denis MacShane*: What proper journalism into Farage? The man's portrait is the official BBC screen saver. *Andrew Adonis*: BREAKING NEWS - BBC News bulletins will henceforth be known as ‘Farage Campaign Updates.’ Nigel is also presenting Songs of Praise this week, oddly to hymns by Wagner. *Marcus Chown*: BBC makes urgent plea for Nigel Farage stunt doubles. "One Nigel Farage is not simply enough for all the appearances we are scheduling," says BBC spokesperson. *Peter Ju... more »
WATCH: Cops Harass Innocent Epileptic, Making Him Have a Seizure, Then Beat and Arrest Him
[image: arrest]A police officer was recorded ripping an innocent passenger from a vehicle, causing him to have a seizure and then assaulting and arresting him for no reason.
United States Rattled by Native Women's Testimony Before Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Photos by Brenda Norrell in Jamaica, Censored News A delegation of the United States, comprised of the U.S. State Department and U.S. Embassy, failed to combat the power of testimony delivered by the Native Women's Delegation in Jamaica By Brenda Norrell Censored News KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Native Water Protectors have a place in history. Their sacrifices to protect the water, land, air and
WHOEVER CAME UP WITH TRUMP'S LATEST NICKNAME INSULT JUST MADE LIFE VERY DIFFICULT FOR HIM
Donald Trump is said be a brilliantly caustic nicknamer, but if he was good at this in the past, he's been off his game lately. ("Sleepy Joe" Biden? "SleepyCreepy Joe"? Will it be "SleepyCreepyWeepyPeepyLeapy Joe" next?) Give Trump a little credit, though -- this is a new direction for him: President Donald Trump dismissed Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Friday in a single sentence. “Alfred E. Neuman cannot become president of the United States,” the president told POLITICO in a 15-minute telephone interview, when asked what he thought of the South Bend, Ind., m... more »
World Press Freedom Day 2019 : Bad time in Egypt
Last week, the world celebrated or rather commemorated the World Press Freedom Day on 3 May and it does not need the genius to say that it comes at very hard times for Egyptian press and media. In an irony, the 2019 theme of the World Press Freedom day is “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections times of disinformation”. [image: World Press Freedom Day 2019] This year's theme It is like a slap in the face considering the amount of disinformation shared on a daily basis in the Egyptian mainstream media More red lines and more taboos have been forced by law this year thanks to Eg... more »
On The Role of Senses and Freedom of the Mind
In his essay, “Good Sense and Classical Studies,” (*Henri Bergson: Key Writings*; page 422), Henri Bergson says: "The role of our senses, in general, is not so much to give us knowledge of material objects as to signal their utility to us. We taste flavours, we breathe odours, we distinguish hot and cold, darkness and light. But science tells us that none of these qualities belong to objects in the form that we apprehend them; they only tell us in their picturesque language the inconvenience or advantage that things have for us, the services they could render us, the dangers they c... more »
Balloon Bombs: Imperial Japan's Top Secret Plan to Bomb the U.S. Homeland
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: By National Museum of the U.S. Navy - 342-FH-3B23429c, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58359449] With hot air balloons? It crossed silently on a chilly winter evening over the southern Oregon coast, descending slowly, its ballast spent. The Japanese bomb-laden paper balloon collapsed into the Gearhart Mountain forest near the line separating Lake and Klamath Counties in south-central Oregon. The undercarriage of the 70-foot balloon slammed into the earth, its impact muffled by several inches of sno... more »
America vs. China: We Take You Inside the Battle for Pork Chop Hill During the Korean War
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: By Unknown - http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//49/media-49685/large.jpgThis is photograph KID 1265 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25290864] It was hell. The tennis-shoed soldiers emerged from the darkness on July 6, 1953, like a “moving carpet of yelling, howling men [with] whistles and bugles blowing, their officers screaming, driving their men” against the Americans as they swept up Hill 255, recalled Private Angelo Palermo. The lead elemen... more »
Is France Buiding Its Very Own F-35?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Some key technologies are coming to a new fighter Paris wants. In January 2019, French Defense Minister Florence Parly announced France would commit $2.3 billion to develop an F4 generation of the Dassault Rafale twin-engine multirole fighter. This would include production in 2022–2024 of the last twenty-eight of the original order of 180 Rafales, followed by the purchase of an additional thirty Rafales F4.2s between 2027–2030, for a total of 210. Since 2008, France has deployed land- and carrier-based Rafales into combat in Afghanistan, Iraq, Li... more »
Ruger's New Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum Is Simply Fierce
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And we can tell you all of the reasons why. In the world of large caliber handguns, the most popular and powerful caliber by far is .44 Remington Magnum. Also known as .44 Magnum, it requires a stout, equally powerful pistol or even carbine to shoot it. One gun up to the task is the Ruger Super Blackhawk, a single action revolver that combines the reliability and simplicity of a revolver with the energy of the famous magnum cartridge. The .44 Remington Magnum cartridge was a progressive development of the .44 Special round. The .44 Special round, use... more »
The U.S. Air Force Fears for Its F-15s and F-35s vs. Russia's S-400. But . . .
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* [image: DVIDS] Moscow isn't so confident. Here's why. The United States and other nations worry that Russia’s sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles will deny the skies to Western aircraft. Too bad some Russians aren’t so confident. A Russian military expert warns that air defense missile systems, like the vaunted S-300 and S-400, aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. The problem is that NATO can overwhelm Russia’s air defenses, argues Anatolyevich Khramchikhin, deputy director of the Institute for Political and Military Analysis. One problem is... more »
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*Cambridge College removes historic bell from view, amid fears it was used on a slave plantation* *Mindless virtue signalling. They are desperate for something to protest about* A Cambridge College has reacted to the university wide inquiry by removing a historic bell from view, amid fears it was used on a slave plantation. St Catharine’s College believe that the Demerara Bell, which was donated by alumni Edward Goodland in the 1960, “most likely” came from a slave plantation. The bell remains in place but has been “shuttered” off from view while the College investigate its ori... more »
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China Is Not The Problem. The Problem Is Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping speaks at a ceremony marking the centennial of the May Fourth Movement *Bradley A. Thayer and Lianchao Han, Spectator:* *Our real problem with China: Xi Jinping* *He is the global leader of opposition to the US position in international politics* At the last minute the Chinese Communist Party chief Xi Jinping vetoed the trade deal with the United States, after his representatives had negotiated and agreed to it. Xi claimed that he will take the responsibility for ‘all possible consequences.’ This left President Trump no choice but to impose higher tariffs on ... more »
Democracy Is Dying
In Ontario, democracy is dying. The signs are everywhere. Martin Regg Cohn writes: Judge for yourself, based on this day in the life of our legislature: It begins with the morning question period. In fairness, it is not called “answer period,” but the premier of the day is expected to make a pretence of debate — perhaps resorting to self-deprecating humour or self-righteous anger to diss the questioner, dismiss the question, diminish the opposition, buttress his own government, but at least address the topic (or in rare instances, reply to a serious question with a serious answer)... more »
“Just Overwhelming To Know All Of The Details Of His Misconduct” – US Congresswoman Recalls Impeachment Process Against Nixon
Deja Vu all over again Tape recorder from President Nixon’s Oval Office, as seen in the Museum’s display on the … Continue reading →
The Shifting Power of the World’s Largest Cities Visualized Over 4,000 Years
*Open Culture:* The Shifting Power of the World’s Largest Cities Visualized Over 4,000 Years (2050 BC-2050 AD) "When Rome fell…." The expression seems designed to conjure the Tarot card Tower that illustrates it, a sudden attack, a reckoning. “Fell,” in the case of most ancient empires, means declined, changed, and transformed over centuries. As all great cities do, Rome suffered many violent shocks during its fall, as it transitioned from a pagan to a Christian empire. The sacking of Rome in 410 left Romans reeling, trying to make meaning from upheaval. They found it in the paga... more »
The churches and BDS
IF you attend a liberal, mainline church (can be either Catholic or Protestant) you'll hear about BDS (boycott-divestment-sanctions) as a response to Israel. It's plain and simple Arab anti-Semitism and you've been snookered. Its advocates swarm on college campuses, social media and late night TV. Liberals particularly seem to love BDS. The objective is the killing of Jews and returning those who are left to the statelessness of pre-1948. I don't know exactly how they got such a foothold in academe, the founder, Omar Barghouti attended university in the U.S., so we must have birth... more »
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*A forbidding island off Martha’s Vineyard, once a bombing site, is now a bunny refuge* *Maybe this makes sense to Greenies but it makes no sense to me. Rabbits are Australia's worst pest species. They greatly reduce the productivity of our pastures. So to me and to most Australians the only good rabbit is a dead rabbit. And from a species conservation viewpoint, rabbits are nearly as toxic as rats.And it is on islands that they do greatest harm -- wiping out many native species. Herculean efforts have been made on South Georgia and Macquarie islands to get rid of them and r... more »
Govt May Curb Flying To Please Green Loons
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier Concerns over climate change might restrict the growth of flying in the UK, the government has admitted. The advisory Committee on Climate Change (CCC) recently said the UK’s planned increase in aviation would need to be curbed to restrict CO2. Now a senior civil servant has told a […]
Biden And Trump-- More Alike... Than One Would Hope
I used to work for someone who is *just* like Trump. They're like doppelgängers; it's uncanny. I spoke to his biographer the other day and he said he had noticed the same thing-- the lack of empathy, the malignant narcissism, the sexual deviance, the sensitivity to criticism, impulsive behavior, the compulsive lying, the secretiveness, the self-conscious attempts to act charming... wait a minute. More of this applies to Biden than I realized when I sat down to start writing! I just wanted to talk about Biden's penchant for the easy lie. And I'm hardly the only one to have noticed.... more »
The Allure of Change UK
British politics needs comedic relief, and Change UK are delivering it in spades. From their foundation, CHUKa's short history has been a caper of unforced faults and unintentional laughs. We've had the racism. We've had the racism again. We've got transphobes and Tommy Robinson apologists among its European candidates. We saw the Electoral Commission reject their ballot box logo, which they then muddied by giving themselves two names, neither of which say anything. And more hilarity was served up over a "rebrand" of their Twitter account which saw their accidentally abandoned hand... more »
History Of The Climate Crisis
A RECORD OF HOT SUMMERS. IN 637 the heat was so great in France and Germany that all springs dried up, and water became so scarce that many people died of thirst. In 873 work in the field had to … Continue reading →
Climate Math
Last night, the UK was generating 530,000 KW of wind and solar power, two percent of their needs. National Grid: Live Status Tesla fast chargers use 150KW, so all of the solar/wind power in Britain being generated last night would … Continue reading →
Japan tests world’s fastest bullet train, the ALFA-X.
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/japan-fastest-bullet-train-alfax-scli-intl/index.html?utm_term=link&utm_source=fbCNNi&utm_content=2019-05-10T15%3A02%3A35&utm_medium=social Advertisements
Anger more harmful to health of older adults than sadness
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-anger-health-older-adults-sadness.html
#FDA Finds High Systemic Absorption of #Sunscreen Ingredients
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/912651?src=soc_fb_190512_mscpedt_news_mdscp_sunscreen&faf=1
FDA declared veggies ‘unapproved drugs’ after NYC allowed doctors to prescribe fresh fruit and vegetables as treatment for obesity
https://www.newstarget.com/2016-08-23-fda-declares-veggies-unapproved-drugs-after-nyc-allows-doctors-to-prescribe-fresh-fruit-and-vegetables-as-treatment-for-obesity.html
Fire Resistant Coconut Husks Can Replace Wood And Save Millions Of Trees
https://truththeory.com/2019/03/28/fire-resistant-coconut-husks-can-replace-wood-and-save-millions-of-trees/
Meditation needs more research: Study finds 25 percent suffer unpleasant experiences
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-meditation-percent-unpleasant.html
Our Reality Could Be a “Hologram” Created by Quantum Physics
https://futurism.com/the-byte/reality-hologram-quantum-physics
Scientists worry ‘zombie deer’ disease could jump to humans.
https://www.popsci.com/chronic-wasting-disease-humans-hunting?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5cd641dadf4239000112152b&utm_medium=&utm_source=
#Atheism is inconsistent with science, says prize winning physicist
https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/atheism-inconsistent-science?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1557504362
There’s a Bizarre Link Between Losing Your Appendix And Parkinson’s, Huge Study Shows
https://www.sciencealert.com/now-we-have-a-study-saying-appendectomies-put-us-at-risk-of-parkinson-s-and-we-re-confused
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From Jenna Orkin Mexico Wants to Decriminalize All Drugs and Negotiate with US To Do Same Chelsea Manning released from jail after refusing to testify before grand juryStudents who owe lunch money in Rhode Island district will get jelly sandwiches until debt is paid *That'll show the malnourished little cheats.* Patients give horror stories as cancer doctor gets 45 years Trump doesn't seem worried about the collapse of the China trade deal, and it could be because it gives him a way to attack Biden Bolton Held "Extremely Rare" Iran Meeting At CIA Headquarters"Cashless" Sweden Suddenly ... more »
An interesting look at urban defense
I'm not one to fantasize about civil war, or armed rebellion, or whatever. I've seen them in real life, in more than one African nation, and they're the very *last* thing I want to see in these United States! I think most people who've experienced them will say the same. Nevertheless, some worry that we may see some sort of major civil unrest in our cities. With Antifa, Black Lives Matter, urban gangs, and other elements in the news, that's certainly not impossible. If it looks likely, my preferred response will be to get the hell out of the way before things happen . . . but t... more »
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São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, May 11, 2019
[image: São Paulo music, rap in São Paulo, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo, best show in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Je TREME + C_atuaba (Bixiga) – Two of the best parties in São Paulo, Je TREME and C_atuaba will meet tonight at the great Mundo Pensante. Brazilian music from […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, May 11, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Morning Shots With Witzel and Coffee With Bandits
Column by Henry Montalto RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Six AM in the morning, the house is shaking so violently that everything bangs and rattles like in a Californian earthquake. Bullets pierce the air and sounds of the jet black helicopter blades cut through the brisk morning air. All cars stop as a sudden freeze […] The post Morning Shots With Witzel and Coffee With Bandits appeared first on The Rio Times.
Projects for São Paulo’s “Cracolândia” Inspire Debate on Drug Use
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – One of the most famous neighborhoods of São Paulo, even if for not such noble reasons, Cracolândia (Crackland) has hosted several public policies by São Paulo’s mayors, and on Thursday (ninth) it was the subject of an event at the University of São Paulo (USP) on […] The post Projects for São Paulo’s “Cracolândia” Inspire Debate on Drug Use appeared first on The Rio Times.
Violent UBN Gang members served notice – Time is up
Listening to all that has been going on over the last two year, we don’t get to hear a lot of good news about what the rank and file in both DoJ and FBI are accomplishing. So when I ran across this today, I decided to post something positive that they are achieving in the fight against crime and gangs. Beginning in 2017 just after Sessions was confirmed as Attorney General, things began to change on the criminal gang violence front. Several violent gangs were identified and efforts have been under way to bring them to trial. In Virginia, New … Continue reading →
Trivia : May 11th
These things happened on this date in history…. Family Watching TV, 1950s First Regularly-Scheduled U.S. TV Broadcasts May 11, 1928 By General Electric station WGY of Schenectady, New York. Programs are broadcast Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Christmas Banned May 11, 1659 Celebration of the Christmas holiday is made illegal in Massachusetts. The Puritans associated such celebrations with paganism and idolatry. Violators were fined. This remained in effect until 1681. Columbus’ Fourth Voyage May 11, 1502 The explorer Christopher Columbus sets sail on... more »
Afghan troops still AWOL in US Again – Program shut down
Here’s how many Afghan troops are still AWOL in America — and why Some Afghan pilots, like those pictured here in Kabul, Afghanistan, attend portions of training in the United States. Afghan students sometimes go AWOL in the U.S., however, complicating training programs. (Rahmat Gul/AP) Military Times Kyle Rempfer May 10, 2019 Out of the more than 200 Afghan military trainees who have gone absent without leave in the United States as of February, only a dozen remain at large, immigration officials told Military Times. “As of Feb. 21, 2019, 228 international military students from Af... more »
You Won't Pass the Army's New Fitness Test
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/8724915525/sizes/l] Tough. Really tough. By October 2020, all soldiers will be required to take and pass the Army’s new gender- and age-neutral Combat Fitness Test, which has more events and less time for rest than the service’s current PT test, officials said on Monday. *(This article by Jeff Schogol originally appeared at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on Twitter. This article first appeared in 2018.)* The Army has not yet decided what the standards will be that soldiers h... more »
How You Lose the War: Send Any of these 5 Rifles to Battle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Worst of the worst. Period. *A direct impingement weapon like the M16 recycled gunpowder gases into the action to cycle the weapon, and experts believed the switch made the weapon six times more likely to misfeed or foul.* Military rifles were for decades the primary weapon of an army. Wielded by the largest fighting branch, the infantry, rifles were used in both attack and defense. Because of their importance and the slow march of technological innovation, rifles were upgraded conservatively, with some armies, such as the German and British armies, ... more »
India's Aircraft Carrier Future: British Designed and F-35 Armed?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Here is where this all could go. India’s search for a third carrier recently made big news in the United Kingdom when it was announced that Indian Navy officials visited the Rosyth dockyard in Scotland, where the Royal Navy’s HMS *Queen Elizabeth* carrier was built. Reports have suggested that this delegation was interested in buying plans for the QE as a basis for their third carrier, the INS Vishal. But why is India interested in a British design? What planes might it use? Could it lead to an F-35 purchase by India? India’s prior experience with the ... more »
The One Thing That Can Cripple an F-35
*Warfare History Network* *Technology, Americas* [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)] A lack of spare parts. Yep, that simple. On April 30, 2019, two jets flying over the Hamrin Mountains in northern Iraq released GPS-guided JDAM bombs onto a tunnel complexed used by ISIS as an arms cache. This otherwise routine strike was notable in one important respect: it was the first combat missions flown by the U.S. Air Force’s F-35A Lighting—a stealth jet the Pentagon has bet the bank on for its twenty-first-century air warfare strategy. Earlier on April 15, th... more »
Nazi Pact with Russia: “The Devils’ Alliance: Hitler’s Pact with Stalin, 1939-41” (Review)
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Book Review from H-Diplo, H-Net: “REVIEW published on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Author: Roger Moorhouse Reviewer: Steven M.…
Poland: The Unconquered
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : On 23 August 1939, Russia (USSR) and Nazi Germany signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact where they agreed…
Neff: when reason is pushed to the corner
*By Ondřej Neff, a Czech science-fiction writer and the editor-in-chief of The Invisible Dog* *The World: When Ratio Stands In a Corner* *Environmentalism is nonsensical in the Western world. Let's be guided by facts, not emotions* The parallel between the communist and environmentalist ideologies is more obvious to the older, if not the oldest, generation. Even people who are in their 50s or 60s today haven't experienced the proper communist regime when people were hanged, tortured, and when prisons were overfilled – while, on the other side, there were polite, educated, idealist p... more »
AUTISM BITES! Ask This Beautiful 10 Year Old Girl Who Was Ravaged On The Bus
God almighty, I am having one HELL of a flashback to when 2010 when my then ten year old daughter leapt of the bus sobbing inconsolably while bruises formed on her body. Look at this beautiful little Wisconsin girl with...more »
The Next Battle: SF City Attorney subpoenas a Vaccine Exemption Writing Doc under a Public Nuisance Theory
Yesterday afternoon and today, there is a nationally breaking story about San Francisco physician Ken Stoller receiving a subpoena from the San Francisco City Attorney for all his medical records for all vaccine exemptions he has written. A new tactic... more »
False Flag Danger Zone: Would Israel Dare to Sink U.S. Battleship and Blame Iran?
TruNews Streamed live 11 hours ago Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the prospect that the USS Abraham Lincoln may be dispatched to the bottom of the Persian Gulf by a False Flag operation blamed on the mullahs in Tehran. We detail how past incidents like the Gulf of Tonkin, the sinking of the Lusitania, and …
Palestinian FM Says US Has No Peace Plan But ‘Conditions for Surrender’
Palestinian FM Says US Has No Peace Plan But ‘Conditions for Surrender’ by https://www.trtworld.com/ Palestine’s Foreign Minister Riyad al Maliki said that “it is not possible to have faith in such efforts,” referring to US’s plan to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. – The US is crafting a surrender document, not a peace plan, and the …
US Sends More Warships, Patriot Missiles to Mideast Amid Escalation With Iran
US Sends More Warships, Patriot Missiles to Mideast Amid Escalation With Iran by https://sputniknews.com/ Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has ordered the deployment of more MIM-104 Patriot missile defense systems to the Middle East due to increasing tensions between the US and Iran. – A Pentagon statement on Friday said Shanahan had send the …
'This verdict will wipe me': Boot maker loses case over use of the term 'ugg'
A western Sydney ugg boot maker loses his case arguing that the term "ugg" is Australian and is ordered by a Chicago court to pay $US450,000 damages.
Israel vows to eliminate Syria’s S-300 system if they use it
Israel has the full arsenal needed to take on Hezbollah in Lebanon and eliminate the Iranian threat in Syria, the outgoing IDF Northern Command chief boasted, warning Damascus against using S-300s to protect its sovereignty. “If our freedom of movement is threatened, we will remove the threat. We know how to do that,” General Yoel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran secretly delivers 1 million barrels of oil to Syria
At a moment the Persian Gulf is heating up given the highest tensions and exchange of threats in years between the US and Iran, Tehran is running the high risk gambit of restarting its crude transfers to Syria. A new CNBC report finds, “Tanker-tracking firms believe Iran is once again shipping crude oil to Syria, resuming the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Al Baghdadi: The US Couldn't Wish for a Greater Ally
*May 11, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - By 2013 the US-led proxy war on Syria had stalled. A staged chemical attack and threats of direct US military intervention were thwarted by Russian efforts to diplomatically resolve the impasse through the declaration and disposal of Syria's entire chemical weapons arsenal. With US-backed militants having already reached the full extent of their gains on the battlefield and now facing incremental but inevitable defeat - the US appeared to be out of time and out of options. Then suddenly - as if on cue - Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - alleged leader ... more »
Current Solar Cycle Among Weakest On Record
We do think that the sunspot cycle is an important driver for climate change. The actual measured heat change appears small, but this is the sun and the bulk can be though of as a steady state phenomena. A tenth of one percent variance in the ocean can flood river valleys as a natural comparable. It also drive variance in cosmic ray flux as well. Thus our clouds get seeded. What is true is that this sunspot decline is notable and the last interlude coincides with the Little Ice Age. Because of it, i do consider Global heat content to be volatile downward and capable of de... more »
Israeli researcher claims chemical giant DuPont colluded with Nazi Germany to create eugenics programs
[image: Image: Israeli researcher claims chemical giant DuPont colluded with Nazi Germany to create eugenics programs] Sounds awful, but we must also understand the times. To start with most did not take Hitler seriously regarding Jewish genocide until late in war itself. even then it was kept secret or at best appeared to be propaganda. We are not so blind now but the holocaust was completely unprecedented and looked like a tall story even to most Germans who had some ability to determine facts. At the same time, the global culture accepted Eugenics per se as a viable scienti... more »
Iceland turns carbon dioxide to rock for cleaner air
[image: Bardarbunga volcano] Yes it works well enough, but is hardly more than a special case with scant application elsewhere. We live in a world in which we have no particular rush to geothermal grid energy which can conceivably apply this. Throw in all the better energy alternatives and this is going nowhere. Still nice work that makes use of difficult geology... . *Iceland turns carbon dioxide to rock for cleaner air* * An aerial picture taken on Sept. 14, 2014 shows fire and smoke rising from the Bardarbunga volcano in southeast Iceland. (BERNARD MERIC / AFP)* * Published We... more »
"This Was Totally Out Of The Blue": Global Stocks Crash As Trade Talks Collapse
This is one hell of a slap down. It also forces the US markets to consolidate which was highly overdue as well. Most likely the Chinese were preparing their own drama to claw back consessions and this is meant to snap them back. Chinese growth has been fueled by unfettered access to the USA market and this has made them progressively more vulnerable to just this. It is completely reasonable for the USA to demand reciprocity and an absolute end to the Chinese military weaponizing the trade relationship. that is not how partners carry on. The Chinese knew this was coming of c... more »
No, They Haven't Got 'Have I Got News For You' For You
*"The BBC has specific editorial guidelines that apply during election periods. B**ecause of this it would be inappropriate to feature political party leaders on entertainment programmes during this short election period, which does not allow for equal representation to be achieved."* * BBC statement* The BBC's last-minute decision to pull this week's *Have I Got News For You *because of fears that the appearance of Change UK/The Independent Group's interim leader Heidi Allen might break the corporation's election impartiality rules has pro...more »
The Texas Jacks
There were two famous gunfighters who carried the moniker "Texas Jack". *John Wilson Vermillion*, also known as "Texas Jack" or later as "Shoot-Your-Eye-Out Vermillion," was a gunfighter of the Old West known for his participation in the Earp Vendetta Ride and his later association with Soapy Smith. Pictured right (L to R) Buffalo Bill Cody, James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok and Texas Jack Vermillion. In the late summer of 1869, Virginian and former Confederate scout *John B. Omohundro *arrived at Fort Hays, Kansas. He had only recently earned the sobriquet “Texas Jack” driving wil... more »
Escaping Extinction Through Paradigm Shift
Whatever happens out there in the world, the crisis out there is calling unto each of us to become who we need to be, truly are, and always were. And on the basis of that internal renewal, to take radical action in our own place-based contexts to build the seeds of the new paradigm, right here, right now.
Brazilian Tax Authority Gets Muzzled by Special Committee
By Xiu Yiing, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A proposal was approved on Thursday by the special committee examining the Provisional Measure which created Bolsonaro’s government design, whereby auditors from the Federal Revenue Service are forbidden to investigate non-fiscal crimes, such as corruption. The government leader in the Senate, Fernando Bezerra Coelho (MDB-PE), […] The post Brazilian Tax Authority Gets Muzzled by Special Committee appeared first on The Rio Times.
Supreme Court Justice will Bring Lawsuit Against Education Cutbacks
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – José Celso de Mello Filho, oldest member of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), has decided to bring to the plenary session of the Supreme Court a lawsuit filed by the Democratic Workers Party (PDT) which questions the decree that blocked 30 percent of the general […] The post Supreme Court Justice will Bring Lawsuit Against Education Cutbacks appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela Will Reopen Borders With Brazil and Aruba
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Venezuelan government on Friday announced the reopening of its borders with Brazil and Aruba, but it will keep the borders shut with Colombia, Bonaire, and Curaçao. Venezuela’s Economy Vice President Tareck El Aissami said the move would “restore all the economic, political, social and cultural life, and […] The post Venezuela Will Reopen Borders With Brazil and Aruba appeared first on The Rio Times.
The U.S.-Iran Naval War of 2019: What It Could Look Like
*James Holmes* *Security, * Would Iran close the Strait of Hormuz, could it, and would the United States reply by force of arms if Tehran made the attempt? Would Iran close the Strait of Hormuz, could it, and would the United States reply by force of arms if Tehran made the attempt? Maybe, maybe, and yes. There is precedent: it assailed merchant and naval shipping during the “Tanker War” of the 1980s. Then, it was attacking the export earnings of its archfoe Iraq. The United States, the mullahs’ Great Satan, isn’t nearly so dependent as was Saddam Hussein’s Iraq on merchantmen p... more »
Upgrade You: Air Force B-1 Bombers Join the Navy (Could This Happen?)
*Bruce Bibee* *Security, * What would that mean? *At somewhat more risk, sea mines might be sowed to close down PRC ports to both its naval operations and to its commercial traffic.* The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) released a study suggesting the USAF spends more than it should in order to ensure American remains ‘king of the skies.’ It was also suggested that the B-1 Lancer be retired. *(This story is being republished due to reader interest.)* Once again I feel that I must differ with a group of well-funded subject matter experts - the USAF may not n... more »
Why You Need to Check Out Russia's New AK-200 Rifle
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: By Cslava2003 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=40363077] Forget stealth or submarines, is this the weapon from Moscow we should be talking about? While Russia’s AK-12 rifle grabbed headlines when serial production was announced in April 2019, not all of Russia’s military and state security forces are getting the latest rifle. Read full article
Russia Might Have Lost World War II If Stalin Killed His Best General
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: By Radomil - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=92108] He almost did. Beginning in 1936, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin set about deliberately murdering 700,000 people in the Great Purge, an act of mass killing that “constituted a form of rule” unto itself, as Stalin biographer Stephen Kotkin explained. The armed forces were not spared. The purges swept through the officer corps, including 154 division commanders — of 186 in total — and resulted in the NKVD executions of several of the country’s most ... more »
5 Crazy Weapons That Are Banned From Going to War
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * And thank god for that. Long gone are the days when war was governed by an “anything goes” system. As weaponry has become more advanced, so have the rules of warfare. Practices that involve excessive torture of the enemy are not only frowned upon, but have also been made illegal on the international stage. Now, weaponry is governed by the Geneva Convention, which has outlawed scores of weapons because they cause unnecessary suffering. But here are five that surprised us. *(This article by Jared Keller **originally appeared** at Task & Purpose. Fo... more »
As Oregon Sends Jordan Cove LNG Back to Drawing Board, Gulf Coast Projects Press Forward
Oregon state regulators dealt a blow to the proposed Jordan Cove Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, refusing to issue a state water quality certificate, delaying the project; meanwhile, Gulf Coast projects proceed.
Are All the World’s Problems Ours?
After an exhausting two weeks, one is tempted to ask: How many quarrels, clashes and conflicts can even a superpower manage at one time? The post Are All the World’s Problems Ours? appeared first on The Duran.
Why the U.S. is silent about military exercises in the Baltic States
As far as Saber Strike is concerned, everything is vague and therefore scary. What is the aim of it? Does it have defensive or offensive nature? The post Why the U.S. is silent about military exercises in the Baltic States appeared first on The Duran.
Venezuela’s Maduro says turncoat general ‘recruited by CIA’ was mastermind of failed coup
"Investigations have succeeded in proving that General Manuel Ricardo Cristopher Figuera has been recruited by the CIA for more than a year," Maduro said. The post Venezuela’s Maduro says turncoat general ‘recruited by CIA’ was mastermind of failed coup appeared first on The Duran.
A dentist worked for free to save Callie's teeth, but millions of Australians remain in pain
An estimated 2 million Australians can't afford dental treatment and a growing number are being hospitalised with problems caused by poor dental health. What are the major parties proposing to do about it?
NCAR solar cycle prediction exactly backwards
“In 2006, our top government experts issued an unprecedented, breakthrough forecast that the next solar cycle would be 30-50% stronger than the previous one. They had it exactly backwards. The current solar cycle is down nearly 50% from the previous … Continue reading →
A New 200‐year Spatial Reconstruction of West Antarctic Surface Mass Balance
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / May 6, 2019 Antarctica consisted of a large Eastern ice sheet, a smaller Western ice sheet and the Antarctic peninsula. The Eastern ice sheet has been slightly gaining ice from 1992, but the Western ice sheet mass trend is more uncertain. A new paper published in […]
Bramston Reef Corals – The Other Side of the Mud Flat
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / May 6, 2019 Reposted from Jennifer Marohasy’s blog May 6, 2019 By jennifer THE First Finding handed down by Judge Salvador Vasta in the Peter Ridd court case concerned Bramston reef off Bowen and a photograph taken in 1994 that Terry Hughes from James Cook […]
Politicization of Sports and Sportization of Politics: A Global Dangerous Trend
Why the convergence of sports and political behaviors is bad for each.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 10th May 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Are The Oldest And Wisest Obsolete?
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years.”–Mark Twain. I am happy to listen to the young, […]
Time to Break Up Facebook? Cofounder Says Yes
Hughes sees a monopoly in social media, but he calls for more government control over speech. ~ Thomas Gallatin ~ In an op-ed published in The New York Times on Thursday, Facebook cofounder Mark Hughes states unequivocally, “It is time to break up Facebook.” Hughes argues that Facebook has become too powerful and that […]
House Democrats Are Shortchanging The Military
By Frederico Bartels ~ House appropriators have now released their budget top lines for every government agency, and their number for the Department of Defense shows they acknowledge the defense budget needs an increase. But that increase still isn’t enough, as it falls short of the president’s budget request and of what the military needs […]
Class #3: Lyndon LaRouche’s Unique Contribution to the Science of Universal History
World Land-Bridge Classical Education Class #3: Lyndon LaRouche’s Unique Contribution to the Science of Universal History Video of Class #3: Lyndon LaRouche’s Unique Contribution to the Science of Universal History *Join us on Saturday LIVE at 1:30pm.* Speaker: Will Wertz. The purpose of this class is to pay tribute to Lyndon LaRouche’s unique contribution to the Science of Universal History. In an essay he wrote published in the Spring 1993 issue of Fidelio entitled “On the Subject of God,” Lyndon LaRouche wrote: “If we measure history by the standard of each person as imago viva... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Donald J. Trump is the hot destination for all of those who wish to burn their reputations (whatever reputations they had in the first place) to the ground. That goes for everyone in his administration and also those who refuse to adhere to their oath to protect the Constitution and impeach, convict, and imprison him for the rest of his days.
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: MOTHER'S DAY: MAY 11, 2019
Happy Mother's Day to all fortunate enough to still have a Momma to appreciate. It has been thrilling to watch my daughter blossom as she has grown into this challenging role with what appears will be a very high voltage baby boy. On a more serious note, I received a message a short while ago from Mark Glenn of The Ugly Truth website. I am still shocked but not surprised; the powers-that-be have removed this top-quality site from the web. This is a great loss for all of us who learned so much from Mark Glenn over the years. I don't know what Mark intends to do or if he plans to ... more »
Trump Has Defied Nearly All Subpoenas. What Can the House Do?
After the redacted Mueller report was made public, Donald Trumptweeted, “No Collusion, No Obstruction, Complete and Total EXONERATION.” But when the House Judiciary Committee asked to see Mueller’s full report, Trump said no way. The Constitution gives Congress the authority to check and balance the executive branch. That includes the power to issue and enforce... Read more »
“The Amazon Belongs to Brazil and not Humanity,” says Brazilian General
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “Managing the world’s largest rainforest is a Brazilian affair, and foreigners must stop interfering with the Amazon,” said the Chief Minister of the Gabinete de Segurança Institucional GSI (The Institutional Security Office), General Augusto Heleno, writes Brazilian news outlet Exame in its latest report. “I do not […] The post “The Amazon Belongs to Brazil and not Humanity,” says Brazilian General appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Bolsonaro is a Sick Man”, Says Lula in his Second Interview From Prison
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Impassioned, the former President declared in his second interview from prison to Brazilian journalist Kennedy Alencar that “for the sake of Brazil” he hopes Bolsonaro will learn how to guide the country,” reports Brazilian news outlet UOL in its latest report. The conversation was recorded one week […] The post “Bolsonaro is a Sick Man”, Says Lula in his Second Interview From Prison appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dressing with Tilapia Skin Developed by Brazilian University will be Sent to Space
By Xiu Xing, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Samples of dressing with tilapia skin, developed in extensive research by the Federal University of Ceará (UFC), will be sent to space by the North American Space Agency NASA. This initiative will enable biological material from the skin of the fish, used mainly in the […] The post Dressing with Tilapia Skin Developed by Brazilian University will be Sent to Space appeared first on The Rio Times.
You Sunk My Carrier: How the Navy Could Sink China's New Aircraft Carriers
*James Holmes* *Security, * That means war. Here's how it goes down. *That carrier-killer imagery resonates with Western audiences comes as little surprise. It implies that Chinese rocketeers can send the pride of the U.S. Navy to the bottom from a distance, and sink U.S. efforts to succor Asian allies in the process. * Ah, yes, the “carrier-killer.” China is forever *touting* the array of guided missiles its weaponeers have devised to pummel U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers (CVNs). Most prominent among them are its DF-21D and DF-26 antiship ballistic missiles (ASBMs)... more »
Israel's Iron Dome: Just How Good Is It?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] That might be hard to figure out. Here's why. Israel’s Iron Dome is more than a missile defense system. It’s practically an icon, a symbol of how technological creativity can enable one rocket to knock another rocket out of the sky. But did the system fail earlier this month? And what does this mean for the U.S. military’s planned buy of Iron Dome? Any thoughts of an invulnerable missile shield evaporated when Hamas fired six-hundred-and-ninety rockets and mortar shells from Gaza into Israel earlier this month. Out of that ... more »
Fact: America's 'Wooden' Navy Battled German U-Boats During World War I
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: By Willy Stöwer (1864–1931) - http://www.cityofart.net/bship/u_boat_gallery.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33709388] The splinter fleet. When the United States entered World War I in April 1917, the nation’s Navy was shockingly short of combat ships—particularly the submarine chasers that would be vital to combating the German U-boat menace. A prodigious ship-building program was hastily implemented, but because of heavy demands on the country’s steel industry for destroyers, cruisers, and... more »
Maybe the Navy Secretly Hates the Littoral Combat Ship?
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Naval Surface Warriors - 181206-N-N0101-028, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76927619] Or might just be more open about it? *“In many ways, this FFG(X) design goes beyond what today’s LCS can do, particularly as it relates to surface warfare,” as USNI News put it at the time. “The RFI states the frigate should be able to conduct independent operations in a contested environment or contribute to a larger strike group, depending on combatant commander needs.”* After 16 years and billions of dollars,... more »
A Bad Combination: Lethal Aircraft Carriers and Windows XP
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Europe* [image: By Photo: HMS Gannet/MOD, OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37242960] And yet, at least for a time, it might have been so. At the height of the British empire in the 19th century, the Royal Navy was renowned for its military might, a global force that imbued its sailors with a special form of geopolitical pride. A British tar was “a soaring soul, as free as a mountain bird,” according to Victorian rap duo Gilbert and Sullivan. “His energetic fist should be ready to resist a dictatorial word.” *(This article b... more »
Second person charged over Canberra shooting that left one man seriously injured
Benjamin James Moarefi is charged with aiding and abetting an attempted murder over a shooting in early March that left the victim with a serious injury.
Storm destroy poor Eels, Warriors and Knights record wins
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Lang Park was the scene of a Magic Round bloodbath as the Storm completely belted the Eels. Earlier there were wins for the Warriors over the Dragons and the Knights against the Bulldogs.
Israel Folau's case prompts religious leaders to write to Morrison, Shorten
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Nine Australian religious leaders unite to write letters to Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten over concerns that Israel Folau's clash with Rugby Australia sets "a dangerous precedent" on religious freedoms.
12 lessons you learn or end up regretting forever
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2019 #AACE Guidelines: #Diabetes Type 2 principles.
https://www.gertitashkomd.com/blog/2019/5/4/2019-aace-guidelines-diabetes-type-2-principles
Bizarre New Theory: Something Tampered With the Early Universe
https://futurism.com/bizarre-theory-something-tampered-early-universe
How an Ancient Indian Art Utilizes Mathematics, Mythology, and #Rice.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/indian-rice-art-kolam.amp?__twitter_impression=true
How an Ancient Indian Art Utilizes Mathematics, Mythology, and #Rice.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/indian-rice-art-kolam.amp?__twitter_impression=true
Personalised possibilities? Gut bacteria prevalence linked to genetic ability to digest starch
https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2019/05/10/Personalised-possibilities-Gut-bacteria-prevalence-linked-to-genetic-ability-to-digest-starch?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS
#Avocados can have a long-lasting, satiating effect, study says
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2019/05/09/Avocados-can-have-a-long-lasting-satiating-effect-study-says?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS
Governments should recommend nuts to pregnant women, says study
https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2019/05/09/Governments-should-recommend-nuts-to-pregnant-women-says-study?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS
How to Use Resistance Bands.
https://www.shape.com/fitness/tips/how-use-resistance-bands?utm_campaign=shape_shapemagazine_trueanthem&utm_content=5cc4b15cb2fd4f0001a801b4_evergreen&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com
#Diabetes Remission Possible with Diet and Exercise.
http://www.anupamghose.com/diabetes-remission-possible-with-diet-exercise/
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE US President Trump cranks up the heat in a trade battle with China, ordering a tariff hike on almost all remaining imports from the world's second-biggest economy https://t.co/lUsZBFGMbJ pic.twitter.com/ypD1ZujAOU — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 11, 2019 Russia's Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game https://t.co/jSnG5h3zey pic.twitter.com/wu0gCJFnQc — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 11, 2019 How gangs used Vancouver's real estate market to launder $5bn https://t.co/zMo6SjLoug — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 11, 2019 French lawmakers approve a controversial... more »
Researchers say vaccinations could stamp out hepatitis A outbreaks
Reports of hepatitis A infections in the United States increased by about 300 percent in 2016-2018 compared with the previous two years, according to research published this week by the Centers for Disease Control ad Prevention. A significant percentage of the confirmed patients in 2016-2018 were infected by contaminated food, according to the research team... Continue Reading
Alfalfa sprouts linked to Salmonella outbreak in New Zealand
Almost 70 people have fallen ill in New Zealand with Salmonella infections from alfalfa sprouts. GSF Fresh New Zealand recalled some of its Pams, Sproutman and Fresh Harvest branded sprout products because of a “production process concern” at the end of March. A spokesman from the Ministry of Health told Food Safety News that the... Continue Reading
Cuba Begins Widespread Rationing
People wait in line to buy rice in a state store in downtown Havana Friday. (Alexandre Meneghini/Reuters) *DW*: *Cuba to widen food rationing as supply crisis bites* Havana says it will extend the rationing of food and other products in the face of hardened US sanctions. The political and economic crisis in Venezuela is also partially to blame. The Cuban government will widen the wholesale rationing of staple food items and other basic products in the face of a grave supply crisis, Commerce Minister Betsy Diaz Velasquez said Friday. She said some items, such as chicken, would be l... more »
Manufactured Iranian Threat in the Persian Gulf
The Real News Network Published on May 10, 2019 The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier into the Persian Gulf, claiming there is an unspecified threat from Iran, but this has no basis other than Bolton’s desire for regime change, says Col. Larry Wilkerson. end
US Tightens Noose Even More Around Iran — Are US & Iran Going to War?
RT America Published on May 10, 2019 While Iran’s critics continually argue that Iran poses a threat to the US and Israel and deserves US sanctions, Rick Sanchez suggests that the latter may be cynically doing all they can to provoke Iran into war. RT America Published on May 10, 2019 Professor Mohammad Marandi of …
France Continues Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia While Denying Their Use Against Civilians
RT Published on May 10, 2019 The French government has pledged to continue selling arms to Saudi Arabia, despite mounting evidence its weapons are being used against Yemeni civilians. It comes amid a growing backlash from human rights activists, who on Thursday tried to block the latest shipment to Riyadh. end
Delusional ‘Deal of The Century’ Leaked: Palestinians Lay Down Arms, US Intervention in Gaza
The annexation of the West Bank Settlements (at least Area C) means it is not possible to have a Palestinian state based on West Bank and Gaza. Ie. the Palestinians will reject the deal. Why is it necessary to lease land from Egypt to build airport, factories …. ? Why can’t they build it in …
Could The US China Trade Talks Collapse | Inside Story
Al Jazeera English Published on May 9, 2019 A rift has opened up between the world’s two biggest economies just as attempts to end the US-China trade dispute appear to be making progress. The US says China is backtracking on promises, such as protecting intellectual property and stopping unfair trade practices. President Donald Trump is …
Attempts to Disarm Palestinian Resistance Will Spark War This Summer: Islamic Jihad
Attempts to Disarm Palestinian Resistance Will Spark War This Summer: Islamic Jihad by https://www.presstv.com/ Secretary General of the Islamic Jihad resistance movement Ziad al-Nakhala has said that attempts to disarm Palestinian resistance factions will spark a war in the coming summer. – “We, the resistance, will face any war against us with complete readiness,” said …
The PA Wants The EU to Help, Not The Resistance
The PA Wants The EU to Help, Not The Resistance by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The EU must clearly and unequivocally state that it has abandoned the Palestinian people to complete political isolation. The recent Israeli air strikes on Gaza have not only revealed the UN’s scheming in terms of protecting Zionist colonisation of Palestine, but also the …
End of Gold Price Suppression and The Dollar Empire: GATA’s Chris Powell (Part I)
GoldCore Premiered May 9, 2019 – GOLD PRICE SUPPRESSION is “the BIGGEST ISSUE in the WORLD … it involves the valuation of all capital, labor, goods and services in the world and these valuations are being set in a really imperialistic and totalitarian way and not in an open and transparent way & we think …
US B-52 Bombers Ordered by the White House to the Persian Gulf Land in Qatar Over Unspecified Iran Threat
US B-52 Bombers Ordered by the White House to the Persian Gulf Land in Qatar Over Unspecified Iran Threat by LAUREN FRUEN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and ASSOCIATED PRESS and AFP,via https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ * B-52H Stratofortress bombers arrived at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Thursday * Others landed at an undisclosed location Wednesday from Louisiana * The White House …
Trump’s “Deal of the Century” Will Use Sanctions, Military Threats to Force Palestinian Acceptance
Trump’s “Deal of the Century” Will Use Sanctions, Military Threats to Force Palestinian Acceptance by Whitney Webb, https://www.mintpressnews.com/ Recently leaked provisions of the plan include threats of US sanctions & military force if Palestinians reject the plan and a requirement for Palestinians to pay the Israeli Defense Forces for protection. – TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — The …
BOMBSHELL: Obama/Clinton/British Spying Began in 2015, Involved All Potential Successors to US Presidency & Obama Enemies
BOMBSHELL: Obama/Clinton/British Spying Began in 2015, Involved All Potential Successors to US Presidency & Obama Enemies by https://larouchepac.com/ There have been significant developments in the last days showing that investigators of the coup are broadening their focus to the appropriate target: the British imperial complex. As LaRouche PAC has repeatedly emphasized, the “why” motivating the …
US-China Trade Talks Collapse As Geopolitical Superpower Fight Begins
The Duran Published on May 9, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 162. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the breakdown in trade talks between the United States and China. After the talks reached an impasse, US President Donald Trump said that he would raise tariffs on $200 billion of imports from …
How #RussiaGate Is a Cover for #IsraelGate
[image: https://www.haaretz.com/.premium-beware-republican-jews-on-the-warpath-1.5303047]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.wrmea.org/old-html/sharon-to-peres-don-t-worry-about-american-pressure-we-control-america.html]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/netanyahu-in-2001-america_n_649427]Click on image for article. [image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revela... more »
CrossTalk on Christianity: Forgotten Persecution
RT Published on May 10, 2019 A recent report from the UK’s Foreign Office highlights in detail the persecution of Christians around the world. In the Middle East – the cradle of Christianity – Christians face extinction. Why is it deemed politically incorrect to defend the West’s foundational religion? end
Countdown to Escalation of US-China Trade War
FRANCE 24 English Published on May 9, 2019 The clock is ticking down to an escalation in the US-China trade war. Businesses on both sides are pleading for a longer-term truce. Also in the show: former pilot Bjorn Fehrm on Boeing’s image problem, and an embarassing typo on an Australian bank note. end
Judge Rosa Weber Says Bolsonaro has Five Days to Clarify gun Decree
By Newsfeed/AP RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian supreme court judge Rosa Weber, appointed by Dilma Rousseff, said Friday that President Jair Bolsonaro and his Justice Ministry had five days to respond to opposition assertions that a recently passed gun decree was unconstitutional. The decree presented on May 7th widely loosens the country’s strict gun […] The post Judge Rosa Weber Says Bolsonaro has Five Days to Clarify gun Decree appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opposition Will Use Cuts in Education to Accomplish Actions Against Bolsonaro Administration
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Presidents of some of the main opposition parties to the government of Jair Bolsonaro decided, in a meeting in Brasília on Wednesday, May eighth, to use the cuts announced in the area of education as a catalyst for demonstrations and a way to unify the Left. On […] The post Opposition Will Use Cuts in Education to Accomplish Actions Against Bolsonaro Administration appeared first on The Rio Times.
Picture Of The Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his speech during the Victory Day parade at the Red Square in Moscow, marking the 74th anniversary of the Nazis' defeat in WWII. © Sputnik / Aleksey Nikolskyi *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Aerospace Servicewomen & Battle-Tested Hardware: 74th V-Day Parade in Moscow * (Sputnik).
Hiking Trail Opens In The DMZ
The DMZ is a 160-mile-long zone north of Seoul and was established at the end of the 1953 Korean War to divide the two nations. Pictured are the vibrant blue Military Armistice Commission Conference Rooms, which straddle both North and South Korea *Daily Mail:* *Hiking trail opens in the Korean Peninsula's heavily armed demilitarized zone, where endangered species are flourishing* * First of three hiking trails has opened on the Korean Peninsula with tours running twice a day, six days a week * Pictures have emerged of the first hikers to tackle the trail, which is surrounded by b... more »
May 11th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #842
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Saturday May 11th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Michael Pillsbury Outlines China’s Biggest Miscalculation…
Great interview segment between Lou Dobbs and Michael Pillsbury discussing the status of the U.S-China trade conflict. Pillsbury notes how the Chinese analysts likely fell into the trap of believing what most western financial media were saying about domestic opposition … Continue reading →
The Legacy Of Past Nuclear Tests
The "Baker" explosion, part of Operation Crossroads, a nuclear weapon test by the United States military at Bikini Atoll, Micronesia, on 25 July 1946. Wikipedia *The Independent:* *Radioactive remnants of nuclear bomb tests found at deepest point in world's oceans* *Marine organisms increase spread of carbon and use it to build molecules within their cells.* Radioactive carbon released into the atmosphere from nuclear bomb tests has reached the deepest parts of the ocean, a study has revealed. Researchers found the first evidence of radioactive carbon from nuclear bomb testing in... more »
Missing elderly man found riding mobility scooter down Melbourne freeway
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An elderly man is filmed driving a mobility scooter along Melbourne's Monash Freeway as a worried motorist tails him with hazard lights on to protect him from the busy flow of traffic.
Vets perform world-first brain surgery on endangered NZ parrot chick
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Surgeons take inspiration from human medicine to save the life of kakapo chick Espy 1B, one of just 144 of the flightless native New Zealand parrots left in existence.
Husband of woman charged over cyclist hit-and-run apologises to family
The husband of a Sydney woman accused of "purposefully" reversing over a cyclist before fleeing the scene of the fatal incident apologises to the 66-year-old's family.
Crows claim Showdown honours, Eagles hold off Saints
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Adelaide withstood a serious late scare to claim Showdown victory over Port, while the Eagles were too good for Saints. Earlier, the Dees pulled off a remarkable victory over the Suns while the Pies and Dogs enjoyed wins.
NZ man discovers moa footprints while taking dogs for a swim
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After noticing some strange markings in the clay in the Kyeburn River in March, local resident Michael Johnston alerts the Otago Museum of his discovery via a Facebook message.
Silicon Valley Giants Collaborate With The US Government On Venezuela
Whenever you speak out on a public forum against internet censorship, like the recent Instagram/Facebook banning of Louis Farrakhan, Infowars, and several right-wing pundits, you always offend two major political groups. The first group are the power-serving authoritarians who identify with the left side of the […]
Trump's Trade War With China Might Be Justifiable-- But Can Trump Be Trusted To Lead It?
At *The Hill* this morning, Alexis Simendinger referred to Trump's style of negotiating trade with China as "reality TV" trade discussions. Yesterday's comments by Trumpanzee, he wrote, "veered between hope that a deal was still possible and enthusiasm for what he called a U.S. 'alternative,' amounting to a period of tit-for-tat trade levies. The president said he might speak by phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping, after receiving what he called 'a beautiful letter' from him." By dawn here in California, the *NY Times* was reporting that Trump had "escalated his trade war wit... more »
Gun Control Works!
On November 8, 1938 German Socialists confiscated all of the Jews’ guns. TimesMachine: November 9, 1938 – NYTimes.com The Holocaust began the next day. When did the Holocaust begin?
GHCN v3.3 vs v4 Asia Anomaly
Comparison graphs of the GHCN Global Historical Climate Network version 3.3 vs version 4 temperature data anomalies. Continue reading →
Stealth Is Dead! Stealth Fighters and Bombers Are Unstoppable! (Which Is It?)
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe Released)] Who wins this debate? A Russian military expert has sounded a seemingly dire warning for the United States. Dr. Igor Sutyagin claims that stealthy fighter jets and bombers can’t stay hidden much longer as enemy radar technology improves. The U.S. military is betting hundreds of billions of dollars—in essence, its whole air-power investment—that detection-dodging stealth works … and will keep working for many decades to come. *(This article by Joseph Trevithi... more »
The Best Semi-Auto Shotgun: A Battle of the Big Guns
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - Vitalykuzmin.net, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22525765] Who wins? Semi-auto shotguns are the upgraded version of the pump-action shotguns we all know and love. They are prized for their quick firepower and reduction in recoil. For anyone who has shot a semi-auto shotgun you’ll know why. They feel great to shoot. Emptying out a few cartridges in quick succession is a great way to unwind after a long day. Semi-autos aren’t necessarily as reliable as pump-action shotguns, however, their m... more »
Would I lie to you?
I haven’t been following the Richard Burgon spat, but I spotted this Twitter thread. At first glance, it seems that what we have here is an example of a post-truth definition of “to lie”. It works like so. You deny saying something you are later clearly shown to have said, but claim you said it so long ago that you had forgotten saying it. (“I didn’t *lie!*” ) Ergo, your denial was ‘true’, because in the moment of your denial you sincerely believed yourself. (In the zone.) Actually, there is a fraction of an element of logic in there; but ‘pan out’, and the bigger picture tells us t... more »
More starving polar bear nonsense from National Geographic & a better video to watch
Originally posted on polarbearscience: This time National Geographic’s ‘Hostile Planet’ series laughably claims a fat polar bear that’s caught a beluga calf off the coast of Western Hudson Bay has been saved from starvation! The message: here is a prime example of climate change pushing a species to its limit. This is nonsense, of course:…
Curious Correlations
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Willis Eschenbach / May 10, 2019 Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach I got to thinking about the relationship between the Equatorial Pacific, where we find the El Nino/La Nina phenomenon, and the rest of the world. I’ve seen various claims about what happens to the temperature in various places […]
climate change; US Civil War; capitalism vs. European socialism; etc.
1) *clim**ate change sc**am: * 12-12-18 “*The* climate change industry supports the academics, scientists, non-governmental organizations, media and political groups that together promote the anthropogenic global warming movement,” Grant Jeffrey writes. “There is far greater financial support available to those who promote the man-made global warming agenda than there is for any scientists who dare to explore alternative research theories.” https://www.theepochtimes.com/is-climate-change-science-settled-no-way-say-scientists_2735242.html ........................................ more »
Musical Interlude: Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Large, dusty, spiral galaxy NGC 4945 is seen edge-on near the center of this rich telescopic image. The field of view spans nearly 2 degrees, or about 4 times the width of the Full Moon, toward the expansive southern constellation Centaurus. *Click image for larger size.* About 13 million light-years distant, NGC 4945 is almost the size of our own Milky Way Galaxy. But X-ray and infrared observations reveal even more high energy emission and star formation in the core of NGC 4945. The other prominent galaxy in the field, NGC 4976, is an elliptical galaxy. Left of center, NGC 4976 ... more »
Chet Raymo, "Free As A Bird"
*"Free As A Bird"* by Chet Raymo "All afternoon I have been watching a pair of hummingbirds play about our porch. They live somewhere nearby, though I haven't found their nest. They are attracted to our hummingbird feeder, which we keep full of sugar water. What perfect little machines they are! No other bird can perform their tricks of flight - flying backwards, hovering in place. Zip. Zip. From perch to perch in a blur of iridescence. If you want a symbol of freedom, the hummingbird is it. Exuberant. Unpredictable. A streak of pure fun. It is the speed, of course, that gives the ... more »
"I Know..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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The Universe
“It's no accident that when you look closely into the eyes of another, the very first thing you see, is yourself. That when you hold their hand, you can feel your own warmth. And that when you give of yourself, you give to yourself. Because, quite simply, both you and they are me. Freaky? Maybe. An accident? No.” “Let's get it started, uh-huh -” The Universe “Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!” -www.tut.com
The Poet: Robinson Jeffers, "The Brown Forest"
*"The Brown Forest"* "I entered the life of the brown forest And the great life of the ancient peaks, the patience of stone, I felt the changes in the veins In the throat of the mountain, a grain in many centuries, we have our own time, not yours; and I was the stream Draining the mountain wood; and I the stag drinking; and I was the stars, Boiling with light, wandering alone, each one the lord of his own summit; and I was the darkness Outside the stars, I included them, they were a part of me. I was mankind also, a moving lichen On the cheek of the round stone..." - Robinson Jeffers
"If You Can't Sleep..."
"If you can't sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there worrying. It's the worry that gets you, not the lack of sleep." - Dale Carnegie
"The Only Real Way to “Fix” Capitalism"
*"The Only Real Way to “Fix” Capitalism"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "World stock markets are already down more than $2 trillion – supposedly on “trade war worries.” And now, Friday has come. Tariffs have gone up. $200 billion worth of Chinese imports now face levies of 25%, up from 10%. And the trade negotiations with China continue. Foreign markets are selling off a bit more, but not catastrophically. These negotiations are a big waste of time, from an economic point of view. But they seem to have helped Donald Trump’s approval ratings. There’s nothing like a war – even a... more »
Graham Sends Letters to Horowitz and Pompeo – FBI Backtracks on Self-Serving Redactions…
Against the backdrop of documents from the state department, Senator Lindsey Graham sends a letter to both OIG Michael Horowitz and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo seeking additional information about State Department contact with Christopher Steele. (Source Link) Additionally, the … Continue reading →
Man remanded in custody after hit-and-run killing of Melbourne soccer 'club legend'
Just In - 1 day ago
A Melbourne man appears in court charged over the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a car while walking home from his soccer club is remembered him as a "true club legend".
Bull semen sells for $67k at auction
Bull semen is not something that sounds all that desirable, but some people are prepared to pay a lot for it — sometimes tens of thousands of dollars.
Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Tunisian coast
Just In - 1 day ago
Tunisia's navy is searching for survivors after a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean, killing at least 65 people.
Uber shares sink on first day of trading
Just In - 1 day ago
The world's biggest ride-hailing company picks a tough week to make its New York Stock Exchange debut, ending its first day down 7.6 per cent.
Baseball Great Albert Pujols Defends Property Rights
I don’t play this game so I can pay fans so they can give me, you know… He can have that piece of history, its for the fans that we play for too. He has the right to keep it, the ball went in the stands so I would never fight anybody to give anything […] The post Baseball Great Albert Pujols Defends Property Rights appeared first on Econlib.
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Sydney Morning Herald RSS News Headlines
The 76th victory of Hamilton's career sent the world champion seven points clear of Finnish teammate Valtteri Bottas after five races.
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
- The couple also quoted from the poem Lands by Nayyirah Waheed: "My mother was my first country; The first place I ever lived."
The Times of India
The sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls witnessed a turnout of 63.3 per cent as 59 parliamentary constituencies in seven states voted Sunday, Election Commission said. The sixth phase...
IPL Final Live: Regular wickets dent MI innings
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Check MI vs CSK live score updates, IPL scorecard, Ball by ball commentary, IPL live streaming, MI vs CSK highlights and more on Times of India
Live updates: Lok Sabha elections 2019
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Voting is under way in 59 constituencies across 7 states for the 6th phase of Lok Sabha elections. Stay updated with Times of India for all the live updates...
Actor Karan Oberoi, who was remanded in judicial custody on Thursday over rape allegations filed against him by an tantric and healer, filed for bail on Friday. In his plea, he has termed...
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Yahoo News - Top Stories
U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler said lawmakers may bundle numerous contempt citations from different committees into a single resolution that the full...
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UK news | The Guardian
Critics say it’s unfair on younger workers who must fund such generous payouts as well as paying more for their own retirementThe number of people in the public sector’s largest...
Support for the Conservatives at the European elections slumps to 11%, less than a third of what the Brexit party is pollingSenior Tory and Labour politicians have issued frantic...
- Demonstrators say Brexit and austerity have increased support for leaving the UKThousands have demonstrated in Cardiff to call for an independent Wales in what organisers said...
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CNN.com - Top Stories
The UK's failure to leave the European Union has created an almighty headache in Brussels.
Mohammad Mujabir works hard tilling his scrabble patch of a field on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi.
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Washington Post: Breaking News
More than 100 of the country’s remote hospitals have gone broke and then closed in the past decade, turning some of the most impoverished parts of the United States into what experts...
The long-serving Supreme Court justice, 99, has written a memoir and says he is concerned about the court’s direction on issues he thought were already settled. He retired from...
- President Trump’s noncooperation strategy has shifted from partial resistance to all-out war as he faces more than 20 separate investigations from the Democratic-controlled...
PCWorld
Anyone who uses a smartphone knows the importance of carrying a backup power bank. But given the large number of options on Amazon, you might feel overwhelmed, understandably. Besides...
Stay on top of the latest tech with PCWorld’s Digital Magazine. Available as single copies or as a monthly subscription, it highlights the best content from PCWorld.com—the...
- Thermaltake’s escalating the war to RGB all the things. We’ve already got graphics cards, motherboards, cases, and heck, even SSDs loaded to the brim with customizable RGB LEDs...
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Niskanen Center
Expensive housing in major cities is holding back the American economy because new housing developments commonly spark a big “Not In My Backyard” local backlash. Why can’t...
The State of Our Border
5 days ago
Our analysis of the current situation on the southwest border and our resultant recommendations are guided by a strong belief in border security—including a border wall where...
Weekly Brief: Three Migration Takeaways
6 days ago
Competitive Enterprise Institute
View Full Document as PDF Dear Senator Grassley, Senator Wyden, Representative Neal and Representative Brady: We, the undersigned organizations, write to object to any effort...
View Full Document as PDF Dear Members of Congress, We write to you today to dispel myths surrounding the airport passenger facility charge (PFC). Airlines and their allied organizations...
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Opinion | The Guardian
Two competing views of what it is to be British in the world are at the root of the Brexit deadlock. Until we reconcile them we can’t move onInternational development aid is the latest...
Challenging bigots by exposing and vanquishing them no longer works. It just legitimises their viewsThere are broadly three ways to react to the shifting of the Overton window –...
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CTVNews.ca - Top Stories - Public RSS
An out-of-control wildfire in central British Columbia has prompted a local state of emergency and several evacuations.
Search efforts continue for Paul Miller of Guelph, Ont., who went missing in Joshua Tree National Park on July 13.
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Tallbloke's Talkshop
From the Times: Consumers in England and Wales may have to pay millions of pounds in compensation to Scottish wind farms after a £1.1 billion underwater cable failed for a second time...
Climate change ‘may curb growth in UK flying’
21 hours ago
Choking off demand by restricting supply of flights would not be exactly popular with either airlines or would-be passengers. So who is it supposed to be popular with, other than the...
India's budget for security - defence and internal security - need a serious rethink to expand their scopes.
Justice needs to be seen to be done. And the clean chit to the Chief Justice doesn't create such an image.
Lucy Wills' work discovered the importance of folic acid for pregnant women.
The US-based company, at its annual Google I/O conference for developers, said it will make easier for its users to manage data in Maps, the Assistant and YouTube...
This comes 10 years after the space agency launched its first lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 in 2009.
The US space agency NASA revealed on Monday details about its plan to hit a small moonlet target in a double asteroid system with a spacecraft in 2022, its first mission to demonstrate...
The nature of the explosion is yet to be ascertained.
A series of deadly explosions on Sunday killed over 200 dead in Sri Lanka.
The Balochistan Liberation Army insurgent group had claimed responsibility for the May 11 attack.
The armed men entered the upscale Pearl Continental (PC) Hotel and opened random firing, a senior police official said.
Polling in the sixth phase was held in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh.
The flag of Paraguay has a red strip on top, white in the middle and blue at the bottom. It is also, and obviously, very different from the Indian national flag!...
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Channel NewsAsia World News
Support is growing in Germany for a "mosque tax" to make Islamic institutions less dependent on potentially anti-democratic or "radical" foreign funding sources, a media report...
ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates-based utility firm Utico has submitted an offer for a binding agreement to invest in Singapore's Hyflux, Utico's chief executive said on Sunday...
Emirates chief commercial officer resigns
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Channel NewsAsia Asia Pacific News
Sri Lankan troops in a northern town fired shots into the air and police imposed a curfew Sunday after mobs attacked a mosque, in renewed religion tensions in the wake of the Easter terror...
QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistani security forces have killed three separatist insurgents who had stormed a luxury hotel in the port city of Gwadar 24 hours earlier, the military said...
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Channel NewsAsia Front Page News
AMSTERDAM: Dusan Tadic scored twice as Ajax Amsterdam all but claimed the Dutch league title with a 4-1 victory over Utrecht on Sunday as championship rivals PSV Eindhoven slipped...
Motor racing: Hamilton back on top with victory in Spain
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BARCELONA: Lewis Hamilton returned to the top of the Formula One world championship on Sunday (May 12) by winning the Spanish Grand Prix in a fifth successive one-two for Mercedes...
- LONDON: Manchester City were on course to retain the Premier League title at half-time in the final round of matches on Sunday (May 12), with Pep Guardiola's men and Jurgen Klopp's...
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Governor Edwards’ week went from bad to worse following two incidents: a poll that showed him stuck at or below 40% and his Chief of Staff, Mark Cooper, thought it a good idea to attack...
You’re going to want to get tickets for this one and make sure to attend, because we’re planning a surprise addition to the program that will make some rather important political...
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Lifehacker
If you find yourself browsing Amazon looking for your next good read, the extension Library Extension might potentially help you save a little cash by letting you read that same book...
Kindle downloads for Mother’s Day, handy 1' extension cords, and a TriggerPoint foam roller lead off Sunday’s best deals from around the web. Read more...
A historic announcement was made Wednesday morning when California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration revealed the decision to cancel registration of the brain-harming...
The devastating agricultural and ecological impacts of pesticide dependence tied to genetically engineered seeds radiate outwards. But there are alternatives. Learn more Slideshow...
Analysis: Economic, cultural and technological changes have piled on new pressures for moms.
DNA evidence helped detectives to identify Mary Silvani. Her killer was much more difficult to find.
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World news | The Guardian
Emotional Catholic services held in Colombo and Negombo amid high security presenceCatholics in the Sri Lankan cities of Colombo and Negombo, where churches were targeted by suicide...
Twenty-eight people required to stay on Freewinds after female crew member came down with virusAuthorities in the Caribbean island of Curacao have announced that 17 crew members...
Five Years Ago This week in 2014, the push for one of two NSA reform bills went somewhat sour as the better bill was watered down so much it got the support of NSA apologists and passed out...
For many, many years now we've been talking about why Congress needs to bring back the Office of Technology Assessment that existed from 1972 until 1995 when Newt Gingrich defunded...
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BBC News - Home
Gunmen burn down a church during Mass and kill six people, including priest, officials say.
President Hassan Rouhani calls for political unity at home in the face of international sanctions 'war'.
- Lucha Libre star Cesar Barron, known as Silver King, collapses mid-performance at the show in Camden.
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memeorandum
Washington Post: Applying ‘maximum pressure,’ Trump faces burgeoning crises overseas — President Trump ran for office vowing to extricate the United States from entanglements...
Robert Barnes / Washington Post: John Paul Stevens looks back on nearly a century of life and law, but worries about the future — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — John Paul Stevens spent...
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The Register
Nobody likes monopolies Northern Virginia is the most important data centre market on the planet, with more than a gigawatt of colocation capacity, and even more servers hidden in...
What a d*ck move! Singapore criminalizes unsolicited nude pics A little wood could soon get you the cane (or at least some time behind bars), thanks to a recently-passed law in Singapore...
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BBC News - Technology
The network accuses South Korean firm Rankwave of using "at least 30" apps to unlawfully scrape data.
The UK's leading child protection police officer says action is needed to force firms to act.
Instagram blocks vaccine hoax hashtags
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Further
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Futher Column - By Abby Zimet, Staff Writer
Public school teachers who must take time off for medical treatment are expected to pay for their own substitutes. This leaves them with barely enough income to get by, let alone pay...
The rivers and wildlife of Australia are being deprived of critically needed water. A purported government solution has only compounded the crisis. Help bring real aid to at-risk...
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Science: Current Issue
News at a glance
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Unexplained Mysteries
The Travel Channel has released a list of the US states in which you are most likely to encounter Sasquatch. Based on "never-before-released data" gat...
The shrivelled-up remains of a mysterious four-legged creature were found recently on a property in Titusville. When Kelly Garrahan snapped a photogra...
Capital Region Parkland Water O&M, AB
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Ridgecrest WWTP, CA
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Network Front | The Guardian
Shadow minister warns Brexit party leader is capitalising on anger of frustrated votersThe shadow international trade secretary, Barry Gardiner, has said parliament’s refusal...
Brighton v Manchester City: Premier League – live!
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Premier League updates from the Amex Stadium on the final dayLiverpool v Wolves – live! Get the latest news from AnfieldClockwatch – live! Follow all the Premier League actionAnd...
Liverpool v Wolves: Premier League – live!
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On May 12, 2000, two Russian cosmonauts embarked on the 80th and final spacewalk at the Mir space station. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space videos series!...
Here are our picks for the most amazing space photos of the week.
Twelve people were killed and 11 others injured after a farm vehicle overturned Sunday in eastern China's Zhejiang Province
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are likely to meet during a G20 summit in Japan at the end of June and discuss trade...
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Science This Week in Science TOC RSS Feed
Sparing T cells from inhibition
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Ionic floating-gate memories
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All Things Considered : NPR
Jose Carlos Grant is being held at the Sierra Conservation Center in California. He submitted a poem for our National Poetry Month series last month via mail...
With Mother's Day a mere hours away, we ask mothers to tell us what they really want.
Music Interview: The Last Poets
19 hours ago
The husband and wife were on a short break in Cork last week and were travelling with their Féileacáin teddy bear, which was part of a memory box for their daughter, who was stillborn...
The National Transport Authority has launched a ‘Taxi Driver Respect’ campaign to encourage customers to show respect for taxi drivers.
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Science@NASA Headline News
Video Length: 3:43The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) on the space station beams laser light down to Earth to reveal the height and density of trees and vegetation...
Following National Academy of Sciences recommendations, advice from the NASA Advisory Council, and subsequent unanimous agreement from NASA’s science leadership, the agency...
A Chip Off the Old Block
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How to of the Day
Mother's Day is coming up, and you want to make your mom feel appreciated. You can give her a gift, make her a meal, help out around the house, write her a note, or take her on a day trip. The...
How to Make Doggie Biscuits
16 hours ago
Making homemade dog biscuits is a wonderful way to show your pooch how much you care! Homemade dog biscuits are great because you can adjust the recipe for any allergies or intolerances...
How to Back Up iPhone Photos
a day ago
by Ellie Geranmayeh The strings holding the Iran nuclear deal together are gradually snapping. Ever since the Trump administration came to power, the agreement has deteriorated...
By Ben Armbruster Media-savvy U.S. government officials, political operatives, and lawmakers and their staffs from all political parties and ideological persuasions have...
Iran’s Patience May Be Running Out
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Democracy Now!
Is the National Rifle Association imploding? As the nation grieves over another deadly school shooting, we turn to look at how internal turmoil inside the NRA threatens the future...
The family of Sandra Bland is calling for authorities to reopen the investigation into her death. The 28-year-old African-American woman died in a Texas jail cell in 2015, three days...
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News : NPR
It was a warm, wet winter this year across much of the country, which means more snakes and a higher risk of bites. Here are some tips for avoiding vipers and their venom...
Indians, along with the Nepalese, Pakistanis and many others, have been cooking with it for centuries. As Americans now embrace this ingredient with gusto, will its culinary heritage...
The robopets stimulate conversations and trigger fond memories of pets or past experiences, the study’s lead author said.
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can include joint pain or swelling, but 40% of patients have symptoms that don't involve the joints, such as fatigue, fever and loss of appetite...
- One researcher offered this theory for why care seemed more complete in the morning: As the day goes on, doctors often fall behind schedule, and may run out of time for cancer screening...
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WIRED
Our favorite white noise and sleep sound machines for babies, kids, and adults. Tested by WIRED's Gear team.
A decade after it was founded, Uber went public. Its shares fell almost 8% on their first day of trading.
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NYT & Home Page
Digital fingerprints link pro-Russian and anti-European websites, part of an online ecosystem that is sowing discord ahead of European elections this month...
RT America, a network known for sowing disinformation ( :) pot calling kettle black ) , has a new alarm: the coming ‘5G Apocalypse.’
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India News, Latest News in India, Live News India, India Breaking News - Ti
The 'extremely severe' cyclonic storm, which made landfall in Puri on May 3, has left at least 241 people injured, an official The toll, which was 43 till Saturday, rose to 64, as 18 more...
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BBC News - UK
The Sunday Times' list of the UK's 1,000 richest people includes its first ever black female entrepreneur.
The upcoming elections are going to be difficult for the Conservatives, says the education secretary.
Abergavenny plane crash: Three survive A40 incident
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- Three people on board escape with minor injuries as it came down on the A40 in Monmouthshire.
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Reuters: World News
Four commercial vessels were targeted by "sabotage operations" near the territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, the UAE foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday, adding...
Gunmen kill six in attack on church in Burkina Faso
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Gunmen killed six people in an attack on a Catholic church in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, the mayor of Dablo town, where the attack took place, told Reuters...
On May 12, 2000, two Russian cosmonauts embarked on the 80th and final spacewalk at the Mir space station. See how it happened in our On This Day in Space videos series!...
Here are our picks for the most amazing space photos of the week.
- Astronomers find the remains of a stellar explosion that humans witnessed 2,000 years ago, landslides on asteroids cause them to be diamond-shaped and Blue Origin unveils a mockup...
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We all have wishes and desires, if only it were easy to make them all come true. In this article, are tips on how to ask the universe to make your wishes come true. Manifestation is also...
Derek Pearce designer, woodcarver, sculptor, and furniture maker, who has a unique creative vision, carves animal figurines out of wood and stone to make stunning coffee tables...
Because some children played Pokémon obsessively in their formative years, these characters are now providing insight into the adult brain.
To date, experts have seen urbanization trends as a key driver of the global obesity 'epidemic,' but a major new study now challenges that assumption.
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The Daily Sheeple
AG investigation found some school supplies with more than 80 times legal limit of lead
Defenders of the FBI’s activities during the 2016 campaign have adopted a familiar refrain over the past 28 months to describe the Steele dossier, that infamous document that...
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Exceptional Delaware 2017
After failing to pass their referendum last week, the Christina School District Board of Education will hold a board meeting tomorrow night. The first action item? A reduction...
TweetNo excuses-style charter schools, known for rigid discipline and a college prep focus have seen explosive growth in urban areas over the past decade. And supporters of the model...
TweetDeep spending cuts and ballooning class sizes are coming to Ontario. Have You Heard talks to parents, students and teachers in Toronto about what controversial changes proposed...
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Din Merican: the Malaysian DJ Blogger
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Razali’s resignation regrettable
25 days ago
April 17, 2019 https://www.thesundaily.my/opinion/suhakam-chairman-razalis-resignation-regrettable-EJ795987 Razali’s resignation regrettable Letters / 17 Apr 2019...
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Chicago Boyz
‘When the crocus blossoms,’ hiss the women in Berlin, ‘He will press the button, and the battle will begin. When the crocus blossoms, up the German knights will go, And flame...
A Conversation in the Check-out Line
19 hours ago
Last weekend, I was at the local HEB … the nice new one on Bulverde Road and 1604, the one newly-built and opened last spring to serve a rapidly expanding population along that crossroads...
The Trade War and Agriculture.
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Centinel2012
Re-Posted from The Conservative Tree House on May 11, 2019 by sundance Rudy Giuliani cancels a trip to Ukraine where it was predicted he would inquire about pre-existing investigation...
Candace Owens: Race has become a business
22 minutes ago
Fox Business Published on May 4, 2018 Turning Point USA Communications Director Candace Owens on the state of African-American leadership and calls for a White House summit on rac...
Candace Owens defends Trump’s Charlottesville remarks
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The BRAD BLOG
* * * Perry Dorrell blogs as PDiddie at Brains and Eggs, usually on topics concerning the strange brew of Texas politics. He's also on Twitter @PDiddie...
I'm Angie Coiro, host of In Deep with Angie Coiro, in for Brad and Desi on today's BradCast. One story after another is piling out of the House today: subpoenas, threats of fines for unanswered...
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bluebird of bitterness
Bluebird flies the coop
2 days ago
The bluebird of bitterness will be out of town and offline until Sunday.
Friday happy dance
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Home
If you are able to watch HBO's "Chernobyl" drama series -- and it's possible to take a short-term HBO subscription, then cancel -- Beyond Nuclear provides below some of our resources...
Post-meltdown "clean up" at Three Mile Island nuclear power plantBeyond Nuclear is honored and privileged to have been invited to speak at a May 13th congressional briefing, co-sponsored...
Facebook has been on a banning binge of independent media. Journalists Tim Pool of Subverse and Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change meet in person to discuss Facebook censorship...
Bitcoin surged more than $1,000 this weekend to the highest level since August, as cryptocurrencies extended their rebound from a slump last month amid the New York attorney general’s...
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Research Digest
By Jesse Singal. The research literature is messy and has failed to address the supernatural beliefs that are unique to religion.
By Christian Jarrett. The study speaks to John Bowlby's claim that attachment matters from "the cradle to the grave".
A visit to the Alaverdi Monastery, standing tall and solitary amidst the stunning Greater Caucasus Mountains, feels like stepping into paradise. Set against the backdrop of a tidal...
While exploring methane cold seeps less than 50 miles off the North Carolina coast, scientists found themselves staring at an unexpected invertebrate from the deep sea, with neither...
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Accidental Deliberations
This and that for your Sunday reading.- Tony Burman writes about the seismic change we can expect as the importance of our climate crisis - as well as the need to act on a global basis -...
On definitive statements
17 hours ago
Following up on this post, I'll take a step back point out how Scott Moe's insistence on attacking any carbon price through the courts is only enshrining in Canadian jurisprudence...
Saturday Morning Links
a day ago
- Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Lana Payne discusses why we can't afford another Harper government - but also why we shouldn't merely accept the Libs as the only alternative...
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Eric Zuesse, originally posted at strategic-culture.org Unlike a regular corporation, the corporations that manufacture and sell weapons to their government are virtually 100%...
Unrealistically Great Expectations
2 days ago
Let’s see if we can tie together four social dynamics: the elite college admissions scandal, the decline in social mobility, the rising sense of entitlement and the unrealistically...
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The Vintage News
Sir Alec Guinness (1914-2000) was a British legend of both stage and screen. Perhaps best known to modern audiences for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original Star Wars trilogy...
Massachusetts is home to much of the United States’ early history. It was there in Provincetown that the Mayflower pilgrims landed. In Boston, the state capital and one of the oldest...
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Utopia – you are standing in it!
Eco-Apocalypse from Hesiod’s Trojan War Theory Through Giammaria Ortes of Venice to the Population Bomb, the Club of Rome, Peak Oil, Gore’s Inconvenient Truth and Ocasio’s...
United Front Against Austerity|Tax Wall Street Party American System Network|Thursday, May 9, 2019 During Kippur War of October 1973, Kissinger and Haig Ordered Worldwide U.S...
Sustainable Pulse
Internal Monsanto records just filed in court show that a corporate intelligence group hired to “to take the temperature on current regulatory attitudes for glyphosate” reported...
Relying heavily on confidential industry research, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to re-approve glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s...
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South / North
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Stagecraft and Statecraft
Targeting terrorists and their networks brings only temporary success. A long-term strategy needs to focus on discrediting the ideology that spawns suicide killers. By Brahma...
Brahma Chellaney, DailyO As India seeks to address the terrorism challenge in Jammu and Kashmir, jihadist forces are quietly gaining ground in far-flung states, especially West...
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Socio-Economics History Blog
Gregory Mannarino: Gold & Silver Greatest Trades on Earth by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Market analyst and professional trader Gregory Mannarino doesn’t feel good...
RT America Published on Apr 30, 2019 RT America’s John Huddy joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the skewed mainstream coverage of Tuesday’s violent clashes and protests in Venezuela...
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Ramani's blog
Sonia Gandhi,the driving force and the real President of the Congress Party voted illegally when she was not a citizen of India . Her name in the voter list document in the image here...
Mr Gandhi had called himself "British" on the annual returns of a UK-based firm "Backops Limited".
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Diane Ravitch's blog
Chris Hughes co-founded Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg. He is no longer part of the company but left with a considerable fortune. For a time, he was publisher of The New Republic. In...
David Cole on the Mueller Report
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David Cole is National Legal Director of the ACLU. He wrote the best, most incisive analysis of the Mueller Report, describing precisely what it found. The report is an indictment...
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Pasco Phronesis
Depending on how you look at it, either April left with a whimper, or May arrived with one. Very little worth noting last week in science and technology guests. No repeats of note...
While 2019 continues to disappoint in general, we have an increase of The Tonight Show listings so far. Ocean explorer Philippe Cousteau appeared on the April 22 edition of the show...
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NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT
By Paul Homewood h/t Willie Soon Today’s dose of drivel from the BBC is about wicked western countries making third world nations poorer because of climate change: Temperatures...
By Paul Homewood I was not going to comment on this as it is such transparent twaddle. But it appears to have now gone across the Atlantic to CNN and others. This is from the Guardian...
Gulfstream “barely impacted” by Arctic ice melt By Die kalte Sonne (German text translated/edited by P Gosselin) Arctic ice melt barely impacting AMOC. Day After Tomorrow scenario...
By Kirye April data have been coming in, and they show that warming has been missing at many sub-Arctic stations over the past decades. Canada cooling Looking at 9 stations in Canada...
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NEPC Blog Post of the Day
Our Schools: Why Charter School Proponents Have Lost Many of the Democrats Who Once Supported Them The politics of charter schools have changed, and bipartisan support for these...
Answer Sheet: House Democrats Seek Cut in Federal Charter School Funding, Saying Education Department Isn’t a ‘Responsible Steward of Taxpayer Dollars’ House Democrats...
Victor Davis Hanson // American Greatness Democrats have grown infuriated by Attorney General William Barr’s indifference to their hysteria over the Trump-Russia collusion...
Victor Davis Hanson // National Review The New York Times International Edition recently published an anti-Semitic cartoon of a dachshund with the face of Benjamin Netanyahu...
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On Aug. 9, 1974, Richard M. Nixon resigned and left the White House. AP/Chick Harrity Ken Hughes, University of Virginia Like Donald Trump, Richard Nixon tried to stonewall congressional...
The danger of dabbling in protectionism
12 hours ago
Or so I hear, and Google doesn’t bring it up either, not even the shut down version. I worry about deplatforming much less than many of you do. I remember the “good old days,”...
Nick Clegg on breaking up Facebook
12 hours ago
The first misunderstanding is about Facebook itself and the competitive dynamics in which we operate. We are a large company made up of many smaller pieces. All of our products and...
U.S.A. historical facts of the day
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Lloyd Lofthouse
Originally posted on GFBrandenburg's Blog: This is hot. Hundreds of federal prosecutors, both Republicans and Democrats, say that Trump’s behavior would merit multiple felony...
Donald Trump lives by: “If you repeat a lie often enough, it becomes the truth.” Continue reading →
How popular is MAGA Man
a month ago
Presidential candidate Joe Biden wants American taxpayers to pay for illegal-alien healthcare. Indeed, he doesn’t just want us to pay for their healthcare, he says we are obliged...
How many quarrels, clashes and conflicts can even a superpower manage at one time? And is it not time for the United States, preoccupied with so many crises, to begin asking, “Why...
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MintPress News
The apartheid regime we know as “Israel” was built on the very ruins of Palestine and imposed a brutal regime on those who still live in their country. Millions of Palestinians...
"We have no other choice, we sift the weevil out of the flour and use it to make breakfast," 32-year-old Aisha, a mother of three told MintPress. Expired boxes and cans of World Food Programme...
Or so I hear, and Google doesn’t bring it up either, not even the shut down version. I worry about deplatforming much less than many of you do. I remember the “good old days,”...
Nick Clegg on breaking up Facebook
12 hours ago
The first misunderstanding is about Facebook itself and the competitive dynamics in which we operate. We are a large company made up of many smaller pieces. All of our products and...
U.S.A. historical facts of the day
21 hours ago
Why the last two seasons of Game of Thrones feel so different(tags:tv books gameofthrones writing )Change UK have given a masterclass in how not to launch a political party(tags:politics...
Labour's Customs Union Plan would cost us £80Bn per year(tags:labour europe uk doom )Jeremy Corbyn says second EU referendum could be 'healing process' for Britain's Brexit...
Because some children played Pokémon obsessively in their formative years, these characters are now providing insight into the adult brain.
To date, experts have seen urbanization trends as a key driver of the global obesity 'epidemic,' but a major new study now challenges that assumption.
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InvestmentWatch
European states pay tiny amounts for military purposes because the USA props up a huge western sphere. As such they have discretionary funding for some socialized programs (which...
Friday morning’s CNN Newsroom ended on quite the interesting note as co-host and former Obama official Jim Sciutto brought on U.S. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost to discuss...
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www.gurukalehuru.com
Went to a poetry reading last night and it went on for an insane amount of time, and certainly much marijuana was smoked, so I’m writing this this morning. It was about a quarter to 5...
Chelsea is Free. For Now.
2 days ago
I am very pleased that Chelsea Manning is free for now, although we can’t credit the great public outcry, which basically didn’t happen, and we can’t give any credit to the authorities...
A Couple of Small Things
3 days ago
- Of course, I would prefer to be 28 again, but today I got a 5 year metro pass for only 120 crowns, and that’s essentially for life because in five years I’ll be 70 and then it’s free. ...
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