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The new “green” energy economy is itself unsustainable
“This “new energy economy” rests on the belief—a centerpiece of the Green New Deal and other similar proposals both here and in Europe—that the technologies of wind and solar power and battery storage are undergoing the kind of disruption experienced … Continue reading →
Does The U.S. Have Leverage Over China?
*John S. Van Oudenaren, National Interest:* *America Has Leverage with China that It Lacks With Russia* *And Washington should use it to tilt great-power politics in its favor.* At present, U.S. foreign policy confronts a difficult dilemma concerning China. There is a growing consensus in Washington that China is America’s primary strategic competitor, if not adversary. However, most of Washington’s other major foreign-policy challenges, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, withdrawing from Afghanistan and an intensifying strategic contest with Russia, are rendered more manageable if Wa... more »
President Trump Speech During NRCC Spring Dinner…
President Trump rifs through remarks at the annual Spring dinner of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), a group which works to elect Republicans to the House of Representatives.
Could Instagram be the first place we see Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s baby?
With days until the Duchess of Sussex is due to go into labour, the countless questions that have surrounded Meghan's pregnancy are close to the answers we commoners have agonised over for months.
'He thrives on intimidation': Ray Hadley faces fresh bullying allegations
Several former staff at radio station 2GB come forward with fresh allegations of bullying against high-profile broadcaster Ray Hadley.
Erin Phillips''up yours' victory speech will live on for the ages
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In a night of sequins, lace, ink, skin and biceps, Erin Phillips' message to the doubters rings loud, even when she doesn't know if she actually will ever play again, writes Libbi Gorr.
Two brothers die days after being pulled unconscious from pool
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Two toddlers, who were pulled unconscious from a backyard pool in Brisbane's north last week, die in hospital.
Unit manager sentenced to more than two years in jail after spying on residents with hidden cameras
James Ernest Maxwell is handed a prison sentence of 28 months, with a non-parole period of one year, after admitting he hid cameras in Sydney apartments to watch residents have sex, use the toilet and shower.
SA dealt half a billion dollar GST sting in Federal Budget
The Federal Budget delivers South Australian coffers a surprise sting, in the form of a $517 million cut to forecast GST revenue next financial year.
Victoria's last council-run aged care centres to be sold
Three aged care facilities in Melbourne's south-east will soon go on the market, despite pleas to wait until the royal commission into the sector delivers its findings.
Australia enjoyed a mini economic boom in February as retail sales recovered, exports surged
You might not have noticed it but February was an economic boom time as consumers opened their wallets and the trade surplus hit a new record.
Cluster duck — NASA says these stars look like flying fowl but can you see it?
Stargazers try to make out the formation that gave the Wild Duck Cluster its nickname, but the cosmic connect-the-dots is proving difficult for many.
National security tip-off in Canberra leads to man's arrest but no charges
An ACT magistrate refuses to formally charge a man with serious alleged offences, including intending to kill and intending to cause public harm, after a tip-off to the National Security Hotline and a raid of a home in Canberra's south.
Harriet Wran pleads guilty to possession of ice
The daughter of former NSW premier Neville Wran pleads guilty to carrying a small quantity of crystal methamphetamine, two years after her release from jail for her role in the murder of a Sydney drug dealer.
India And Pakistan Are Using Social Media In Their Information War
*Reuters:* *Facebook, Twitter sucked into India-Pakistan information war* ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistani social media campaigner Hanzala Tayyab leads about 300 ultra-nationalist cyber warriors fighting an internet war with arch-foe India, in a battle that is increasingly sucking in global tech giants such as Twitter and Facebook. Tayyab, 24, spends his days on Facebook and encrypted WhatsApp chatrooms organizing members of his Pakistan Cyber Force group to promote anti-India content and make it go viral, including on Twitter where he has more than 50,000 followers. Tha... more »
They 'Sunk' An Empire: How U.S. Submarines Crushed Imperial Japan During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: By Unknown - This file has been extracted from another file: USS Searaven - 19-N-21879.tiff, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=56605341] In more ways than one. 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 i... more »
Some Wednesday Why Questions
Several news stories have crystallized over the past few days forcing me to ask some why questions. Here are just a few on this Wednesday. Why is the party that is adamant voter fraud is more prevalent the one who … Continue reading →
US Aid Cuts Will Spur Central America Migration, Experts Say
President Donald Trump threatened to cut off nearly $500 million in aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador in response to what he calls an immigration crisis.
Police: Suspected Killer of Rapper Nipsey Hussle Arrested
Eric Holder, 29, was captured about 20 miles southeast of Nipsey Hussle's clothing store, where the musician was shot.
Reuters Confirms That Bolton Torpedoed the Hanoi Summit
Reuters Confirms That Bolton Torpedoed the Hanoi Summit by MIKE WHITNEY, http://www.unz.com/ An explosive report by Reuters confirms that John Bolton sabotaged the denuclearization talks between Kim Jong un and Donald Trump in Hanoi in February. According to a March 29 exclusive by journalists Lesley Wroughton and David Brunnstrom: – “Donald Trump handed North Korean […]
India Claims 7 Pakistani Military Posts Destroyed in Latest Kashmir Flare-Up
India Claims 7 Pakistani Military Posts Destroyed in Latest Kashmir Flare-Up by https://www.rt.com/ Seven Pakistani military outposts across Kashmir’s Line of Control were destroyed as retaliation for recent cross-border shelling, Indian officials have said. Pakistan confirmed three of its soldiers were killed in the fighting. – The attack on Pakistani military positions comes a day […]
Debunking ‘The Israeli Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace’ (Zionist Propaganda)
Debunking ‘The Israeli Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace’ by Jeremy R. Hammond, https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/ The above video, titled “The Israeli Palestinian Conflict: 10 Myths Preventing Peace”, was produced by Calev Myers, the founder of the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. This organization passes itself off as a “human rights group”, but in his video, Myers demonstrates that […]
NATO Behind Regime Change, Venezuela Coup – Activists
RT America Published on Apr 1, 2019 Protesters descended on Washington, DC, over the weekend, accusing NATO of orchestrating regime change and planning an invasion of Venezuela. This comes as the organization is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week. To decipher what this means, former Pentagon official Michael Maloof sits down with RT America’s Ashlee […]
Brazil’s President visits 3rd Temple Sanhedrin Synagogue
Leeland Jones Published on Apr 2, 2019 Brazilian Pres. Bolsonaro and Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Western Wall plaza, toured the tunnels including the Wilson’s Arch excavations and the Shaarei Teshuva synagogue. Sanhedrin Synagogue: https://youtu.be/vCqwITZ3qMA end
Gulf States Imposed Siege on Jordan to Force It to Accept ‘Deal of the Century’
Gulf States Imposed Siege on Jordan to Force It to Accept ‘Deal of the Century’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Former Jordanian MP Hind Al-Fayiz said that a number of Gulf States “put pressure on Jordan and blockaded it in order for it to accept the ‘deal of the century’,” Arabi21 reported yesterday. – “When I am speaking […]
As Mueller Finds No Collusion, Did Press Overhype Russiagate? Glenn Greenwald vs. David Cay Johnston
Democracy Now! Published on Mar 25, 2019 As congressional Democrats call on the Justice Department to release the full Mueller report, we speak to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists who have closely followed the probes into Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election: Glenn Greenwald, a founding editor of The Intercept and a leading critic of the media […]
Jimmy Dore: Mainstream Media had NO CREDIBILITY After Trump-Russia ‘No Collusion’ BOMBSHELL
goingundergroundRT Published on Apr 1, 2019 On this episode of Going Underground we speak to the Prime Minister of Switzerland *wink* Alexey Stolyarov, the infamous Russian prankster. He speaks about pranking the OPCW into admitting that they had no idea where the Novichok came from that poisoned the Skripals, pranking Elliott Abrams into proving Juan […]
Justen Faull: NASA Masonic Cult, Anti-Christ EndTimes Deception, Hollow Earth, Bottomless Pit … Antarctica
SGTreport Published on Mar 31, 2019 Justen Faull the director of Hollow Earth Chronicles: Dark Chambers joins me to go DEEP into the construct of the world as we know it, and even deeper into the realm of spiritual warfare. This 2-Part interview packs a punch, so buckle up and thanks for tuning in. Watch […]
Are UK Soldiers Fighting on the Ground in Yemen?
Why are America and Britain attacking Yemen? Did Yemen attack them? NO! Is Yemen a threat to them? NO! The real reason is: OIL! Lots of it discovered in Yemen. – RT Published on Apr 2, 2019 The UN has reportedly launched an investigation into the involvement of British special forces in Yemen. end
Keiser Report: Central Banks Are Failing, Will UBI Work?
RT Published on Apr 2, 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the indications that central banks have failed with their monetary experimentation to get the economy moving again. They also look at presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s ideas on universal basic income and whether that is just another form of […]
Brexistential Crisis: No-Deal Looms Large
RT Published on Apr 2, 2019 None of the alternative options to Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan has managed to receive the support of a majority of lawmakers, prolonging the political deadlock in the UK. end
Carl Sagan, “Humility”
Carl Sagan, “Humility”
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "Moment of Grace Part 1"
Liquid Mind, "Moment of Grace Part 1" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I61vm_nLNYg
How An Assange Hater Got My Twitter Privileges Suspended
This is pretty embarrassing to write about, partly because it involves a sensitive personal issue and partly because I know I screwed up and fell into a trap. But I think the information is important enough to put out there, just to make readers aware […]
"A Look to the Heavens"
"From our vantage point in the Milky Way Galaxy, we see NGC 6946 face-on. The big, beautiful spiral galaxy is located just 20 million light-years away, behind a veil of foreground dust and stars in the high and far-off constellation of Cepheus. From the core outward, the galaxy's colors change from the yellowish light of old stars in the center to young blue star clusters and reddish star forming regions along the loose, fragmented spiral arms. *Click image for larger size.* NGC 6946 is also bright in infrared light and rich in gas and dust, exhibiting a high star birth and death ra... more »
"5 Tips to Get Out of Your Own Head and Free Your Mind"
*"5 Tips to Get Out of Your Own Head and Free Your Mind"* by Joe Mirelli "*Editor’s Note:* The base of a free society is free individuals, confident in their abilities, and secure in pursuing their happiness. Joe Mirelli is a passionate musician and creative writer from the UK. Previously, he worked in various engineering organizations and 9-5 ‘dead end’ jobs until he realized– if he really wanted to be happy, he must free himself from this way of living. When participating in an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, he was once ‘reassured’ that in years to come he would be on a... more »
The Poet: James Broughton, "Having Come This Far"
*"Having Come This Far"* "I've been through what my through was to be, I did what I could and couldn't. I was never sure how I would get there. I nourished an ardor for thresholds, for stepping stones and for ladders, I discovered detour and ditch. I swam in the high tides of greed, I built sandcastles to house my dreams. I survived the sunburns of love. No longer do I hunt for targets. I've climbed all the summits I need to, and I've eaten my share of lotus. Now I give praise and thanks for what could not be avoided, and for every foolhardy choice. I cherish my wounds and their cures, a... more »
Corbyn says he’s ‘very happy’ to meet May to hammer out Brexit plan, others not so sure
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Theresa May Offers Labour’s Jeremy Corbyn Cross-Party Talks To End Brexit Impasse
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Forget ‘Creepy’ – Biden Has A Major Ukraine Problem
The post Forget ‘Creepy’ – Biden Has A Major Ukraine Problem appeared first on The Duran.
Unable To Wait Two Weeks, Democrats Plan Nationwide Tantrum If Mueller Report Not Released Tonight
The post Unable To Wait Two Weeks, Democrats Plan Nationwide Tantrum If Mueller Report Not Released Tonight appeared first on The Duran.
House Democrats To Issue Subpoena For Full, Unredacted Mueller Report And Underlying Evidence
The post House Democrats To Issue Subpoena For Full, Unredacted Mueller Report And Underlying Evidence appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Should Close NATO Membership Rolls
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On The Incorrigible Hypocrisy Of The “Conservative” Neocons
The post On The Incorrigible Hypocrisy Of The “Conservative” Neocons appeared first on The Duran.
No Collusion — But the Cold War Heats Up
The post No Collusion — But the Cold War Heats Up appeared first on The Duran.
Is Washington Preparing the Groundwork for a Maidan Scenario in Venezuela?
The post Is Washington Preparing the Groundwork for a Maidan Scenario in Venezuela? appeared first on The Duran.
Reuters Confirms That Bolton Torpedoed the Hanoi Summit
The post Reuters Confirms That Bolton Torpedoed the Hanoi Summit appeared first on The Duran.
Western Wishful Thinking – ‘Excluding Everything That Makes China What It Is’
The post Western Wishful Thinking – ‘Excluding Everything That Makes China What It Is’ appeared first on The Duran.
German business enthusiasm for Belt and Road Initiative prompts pragmatism in Berlin
The post German business enthusiasm for Belt and Road Initiative prompts pragmatism in Berlin appeared first on The Duran.
Russia & China start laying railway across Amur River bridge
The post Russia & China start laying railway across Amur River bridge appeared first on The Duran.
Pentagon Obsession: China, China, China
The post Pentagon Obsession: China, China, China appeared first on The Duran .
China’s European Moment Has Arrived
The post China’s European Moment Has Arrived appeared first on The Duran.
Venezuela, a New Syria
The post Venezuela, a New Syria appeared first on The Duran.
CNN And WaPo Demand That Trump Further Escalate Tensions With Russia
The post CNN And WaPo Demand That Trump Further Escalate Tensions With Russia appeared first on The Duran.
Chinese army arrives in Venezuela just days after the Russian military
The post Chinese army arrives in Venezuela just days after the Russian military appeared first on The Duran.
Ukrainians expect peace in Donbass from new president
The post Ukrainians expect peace in Donbass from new president appeared first on The Duran.
Timoshenko will not support Zelensky or Poroshenko in Ukrainian election runoff
The post Timoshenko will not support Zelensky or Poroshenko in Ukrainian election runoff appeared first on The Duran.
Zelensky routs Poroshenko with twice as many votes after 97.8% ballots counted
The post Zelensky routs Poroshenko with twice as many votes after 97.8% ballots counted appeared first on The Duran.
Turkey’s Problems Will Change The Dynamics On The Idlib Front
The post Turkey’s Problems Will Change The Dynamics On The Idlib Front appeared first on The Duran.
US Halts F-35 Shipment To Turkey In Rift Over Russian S-400 Missile System
The post US Halts F-35 Shipment To Turkey In Rift Over Russian S-400 Missile System appeared first on The Duran.
Turkish Lira Plunges As Funding Costs Tumble, Shorts Pounce
The post Turkish Lira Plunges As Funding Costs Tumble, Shorts Pounce appeared first on The Duran.
Erdogan Disputes Election Results After AKP Stunning Loss Of 3 Largest Cities
The post Erdogan Disputes Election Results After AKP Stunning Loss Of 3 Largest Cities appeared first on The Duran.
"Self-defence is not just a set of techniques; it's a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending." #QotD
*"Self-defence is not just a set of techniques; it's a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending."* ~ ju-jitsu master Rorion Gracie . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
U.S. Air Force Halts Deliveries For The Second Time Of Boeing KC-45 Tanker Aircraft
A KC-46 is displayed on Jan. 24 at Boeing's production facility in Everett, Wash., ahead of a ceremony marking the first KC-46 delivery. (Valerie Insinna/Staff) *Air Force Times:* *Air Force again halts KC-46 deliveries after more debris found* The Air Force has once again halted deliveries of the KC-46 Pegasus tanker from Boeing after more foreign object debris, or FOD, was found in some closed compartments of the aircraft. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson confirmed in a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the budget Tuesday morning that deliveries had been stopped for a... more »
Dr. Shaun R. Harper Voted AERA President-Elect
Dr. Shaun R. Harper, a prominent education researcher whose work on race, equity and inclusion has catapulted him to the top of his field, has been voted president-elect of the American Educational Research Association (AERA).
Experts: Collaboration Needed to Diversify Tech Workforce
America’s tech industry needs greater diversity, equity and inclusion, and achieving those goals depends in large part on the ability of educational institutions, governments, and philanthropies to work collaboratively and consistently.
Everything You Need to Know About the New EconomyThe biggest...
Robert Reich - 2 hours ago
*Everything You Need to Know About the New Economy* The biggest economic story of our times isn’t about supply and demand. It’s about institutions and politics. It’s about *power*. The median annual earnings of full-time wage and salaried workers in 1979, in today’s dollars, was $43,680. The median earnings in 2018 was $45,708. If between 1979 and 2018, the American economy almost tripled in size, so where did the gains go? Most went to the top. Now this is broadly known, but there is less certainty about why. *1. The Conventional View * Conventional wisdom attributes the wid... more »
The Life and Life and Life of the NATO Bureaucracy
The Partnership also prompted Foreign Affairs to publish an article strongly in favor of rapid NATO expansion. Its authors, Ronald D. Asmus, Richard L. Kugler, and F. Stephen Larabee, argued that German-Russian nationalist competition was bound to recur unless the former Soviet satellites were incorporated into NATO and the EU. The “new NATO,” the authors […] The post The Life and Life and Life of the NATO Bureaucracy appeared first on Econlib.
Club Moves – Bloomberg is IN if Biden is OUT…
Well this is buckets of interesting. Last year CTH anticipated Bloomberg would be one of the Club insiders positioned to take lead in the 2020 Club primary. However, as time progressed Club board members seemed to shift Bloomberg aside in … Continue reading →
Chinese National Arrested Attempting to Gain Access to Mar-a-Lago With Malware Thumb Drive…
Suspicious Cat says this story is suspicious. A Chinese woman, Yujing Zhang, used fake names and different stories to explain why she was at the Southern White House. Secret Service Agents said they seized four cell phones, a laptop computer, … Continue reading →
Signed as Law: Utah Bans Warrantless Access to Information in the Cloud
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill into law that requires police to get a warrant before accessing data stored in... more »
Your Fourth Amendment Rights Should Not be Limited by Terms of Service
By Jennifer Lynch Last week, we filed an amicus brief in U.S. v. Wilson, a federal appellate case, in which we argued that email providers’... more »
Intruder with two passports and malware enters Donald Trump's Florida resort
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A woman carrying two Chinese passports, four mobile phones and malicious software breaches security checkpoints while the President is at Mar-a-Lago, telling Secret Service agents she was a member and wanted to use the pool.
Senate censures Fraser Anning over Christchurch shooting comments
Queensland senator Fraser Anning is formally condemned by the Upper House for expressing extreme anti-immigration views following the Christchurch massacre.
Man extradited over body found in buried freezer
A 24-year-old Ipswich man is being extradited to Queensland from New South Wales to face court over the death of 58-year-old Goodna man David Thornton. A body was found in a freezer buried in Mr Thornton's backyard this week.
Ferrari F1 test 'felt like home', Mick Schumacher says
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More than 12 years after Formula One great Michael Schumacher drove his last race for Ferrari, his son shows he might be ready to carry on the family legacy.
Solomon Islanders head to polls amid rumours of blockades, vote buying
Surrounded by tight security and rumours of electoral interference, Solomon Islanders are set to decide on their first government since Australian forces left in 2017.
Russian Military Is Preparing To Defend The Maduro Regime In Venezuela
Photos of the 2 RuAF airplanes that landed in Caracas today. An IL-62 and an AN-124#Venezuela #Russia pic.twitter.com/BY5cFHmwzn — CNW (@ConflictsW) March 23, 2019 *Annika Hernroth-Rothstein, Daily Beast*: *Putin saved Assad in Syria. Can he save Maduro in Venezuela? It’s starting to look that way.* CARACAS, Venezuela—“I’m ready to die for this. I’m 56 years old and I was born to have my blood shed for this country, but I don’t want this to be your death, as it may be so many others in the coming months. I want you to get out but I know you won’t so I will do everything I can to p... more »
Sinking Feeling: How Submarines Became the Super Weapon the Rules the Oceans
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/7583963898/sizes/k/] From a leather-covered rowboat to a streamlined modern vessel with nuclear warheads, the submarine has made great strides since its conception. The concept of a ship that could submerge beneath the water and then resurface dates back as far as the late 1400s, when Italian Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci claimed to have found a method for a ship to remain submerged for a protracted period of time. However, da Vinci refused to reveal his discovery to the ... more »
Forgotten: World War II's Battle for Los Angeles (As In Japan Attacked the U.S. Homeland)?
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: By Japanese military personnel - Naval History and Heritage Command, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=210274] Did this happen? Three Months after the United States was plunged into World War II with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the nation was on edge. From every theater the news was disheartening, and the citizens along the West Coast were particularly aware of their perceived vulnerability. At 7:05 PM on the evening of February 23, 1942, the Japanese submarine I-17 surfaced off the coas... more »
McConnell Shuts the Door on Trump Health Care Push
It was a rare public disclosure of private counsel from the Republican leader.
Did Congress Pass the 22nd Amendment in Order to ‘Make Sure FDR Did Not Get Re-Elected’?
Critics seized upon remarks made by Democrat U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez during an appearance on MSNBC in March 2019.
"A Sad Fact..."
"A sad fact, of course, about adult life is that you see the very things you'll never adapt to coming toward you on the horizon. You see them as the problems they are, you worry like hell about them, you make provisions, take precautions, fashion adjustments; you tell yourself you'll have to change your way of doing things. Only you don't. You can't. Somehow it's already too late. And maybe it's even worse than that: maybe the thing you see coming from far away is not the real thing, the thing that scares you, but its aftermath. And what you've feared will happen has already taken ... more »
What’s the worst case? Climate sensitivity
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Are values of equilibrium climate sensitivity > 4.5 C plausible? For background, see these previous posts on climate sensitivity [link] Here are some possibilistic arguments related to climate sensitivity. I don’t think the ECS example is the best one to illustrate these ideas [see previous post], and…
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 31-Mar-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
Draining The Swamp In North Carolina Yields The Head Of The State Republican Party, The Party's Top Donor And 3 Others, Including A Far Right Member Of Congress
About a decade ago, mostly back in 2006 and 2008, we used to write a lot about a North Carolina multimillionaire congressman named Robin Hayes. The district he represented, NC-08, is now mostly NC-09, the one where a Trumpist candidate was caught rigging the ballots last year, causing the election to be voided. The district has no representative in Congress now and a new election is in the works. (Tangent: Hayes was defeated by Larry Kissel, who ran as a progressive and then joined the Blue Dogs and voted like a Republican, totally alienating his base, which, naturally enough, di... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 4/2/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 4/2/19” - 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 Shocking Truth About Recessions"* by Brian Maher "The stock market had itself a day at the races yesterday. The Dow Jones advanced 330 points by closing whistle. The S&P gained 33 points; the Nasdaq, 100. And so the market opened the year’s second quarter in uproarious style… emerging from its ... more »
UPDATE: Waco “Twin Peaks” Shootout – All Charges Dropped, Not a Single Successful Prosecution…
Here’s an update to a story we covered in detail for quite a while. [All Rsearch Backstory Threads Available Here] After four years of seriously sketchy prosecutorial conduct, likely trying to cover up the number of people killed by police … Continue reading →
Young children in Flint, Michigan were not “poisoned” with lead during use of Flint River Water
Gómez, H.F., Borgialli, D.A., Sharman, M. et al 2019. Analysis of blood lead levels of young children in Flint, Michigan before and during the 18-month switch to Flint River water Journal of Clinical Toxicology DOI: 10.1080/15563650.2018.1552003 Background: The toxicity of lead, … Continue reading →
American Idiocracy: 50 Years Later, We’re Still Stranded in the Twilight Zone
*John W. Whitehead* - Have you noticed how much life increasingly feels like an episode of The Twilight Zone?
MT: Meat Widgets And Personalized Learning
In Montana, the connection between Personalized [sic] Learning and vocational training has been made pretty explicit. There, some leaders are throwing support to PL not because it would be good for students or would solve educational problems, but because it would solve workforce development problems. Solving workforce shortages one widget at a time.State Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, recently showed off one of the state's PL systems to fellow legislators: *“We know in the state we have a huge shortage in the workforce. We have a hole, both in meeting our workforce needs and in servic... more »
Onwards, Ever Onwards
The cure for anything is salt water — sweat, tears, or the sea. — paraphrased from Karen Blixen. So there we were, having left both Hong Kong and the Philippines behind us, sailing the South China Sea again. From Ray, the Captain, I’d learned one of the more valuable rules of thumb in my life. In…
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Try It, You’ll Like It’ By Marvin Gaye
Marvin Gaye’s followup to his signature masterpiece, “What’s Going On,” was finally released by Motown and UMe on March 29, which would have been his 80th birthday. For 47 years, “You’re The Man” (1972) was shelved. It contained socially conscious and empowering music similar to what Gaye recorded for his The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Try It, You’ll Like It’ By Marvin Gaye appeared first on Shadowproof.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 2, 2019
*Katharine Poppe and Rachel Cook, National Interest: **Puppet Wanted: Why Algeria's Ruling Elite Sought to Oust Abdelaziz Bouteflika* The Algerian people must stand together in preventing the regime from delaying the upcoming elections and the necessary, peaceful transition of power. For over a month, protestors have flooded the streets in Algeria, calling for change. These protests, by some estimates the largest Algeria has seen in decades, were initially ignited by the announcement of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s candidacy for a fifth term in office. In reality, Bouteflika ... more »
An Open Letter: America’s Real Education Scandal
Dear Secretary DeVos: I was encouraged to see that in response to the current college scandal you called for all admissions to be based on merit. However, in order for that to happen, we will have to radically restructure our system of education.
Aspen Institute Recognizes 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Winners
Indian River State College (IRSC) and Miami Dade College (MDC), both in Florida, are the co-winners of this year’s 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a national recognition from the Aspen Institute highlighting their outstanding commitment to student success and equitable student outcomes amongst a pool of 1,000 community colleges across the country.
As AKP loses big cities, has Erdogan overplayed his hand?
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Turkey’s ruling AKP loses Ankara, Istanbul as opposition springs to life
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This Is the Algerian End Game That Has Oil Investors Worried
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Algeria President Bouteflika Resigns After 20 Years In Office Following Army Demands
The post Algeria President Bouteflika Resigns After 20 Years In Office Following Army Demands appeared first on The Duran.
Colorado House panel advances marijuana home delivery bill
Colorado would allow home delivery of medical cannabis next year and recreational marijuana in 2021 under a bill approved by a state House committee on Tuesday. Home delivery could permit marijuana businesses to boost sales by making it easier for consumers to buy product. It could also create new business opportunities for MJ transporters. The […] Colorado House panel advances marijuana home delivery bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Multistate cannabis operator Vertical closes $58 million Series A funding round
Los Angeles-based Vertical Companies – a vertically integrated multistate cannabis firm – closed a $58 million Series A funding to build out the company’s footprint and bring its brands to market. The company originally targeted a $20 million funding but boosted that to $35 million in late 2018 because of investor demand. The $35 million […] Multistate cannabis operator Vertical closes $58 million Series A funding round is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Evolve to launch ETF focused on US marijuana stocks
Evolve Funds Group, a Toronto-based fund manager with assets of 430 million Canadian dollars ($322.5 million), plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on U.S. cannabis stocks. The U.S. Marijuana ETF would follow on the heels of the company’s Evolve Marijuana Fund (SEED), which, according to Bloomberg data, is Canada’s top equity ETF performer […] Evolve to launch ETF focused on US marijuana stocks is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Snow in South Carolina – In early April
Any heavier snow showers may briefly limit visibility. National Weather Service warns.” “Sure hasn’t warmed up here in the last 70 years!” says resident. Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC – Tue Apr 2 2019 SNOW SHOWERS DEVELOPING ALONG AND NEAR THE I-77 CORRIDOR IN THE CAROLINA PIEDMONT THIS MORNING… will transition more to snow ... Read moreSnow in South Carolina – In early April The post Snow in South Carolina – In early April appeared first on Ice Age Now.
UPDATE: President Trump Gives Mini Presser During Oval Office Meeting With NATO Sec. Gen. Jens Stoltenberg…
Today is NATO day; the 70th anniversary of NATO formation. President Trump hosts an oval office open-press meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg prior to their bilateral meeting. The President takes multiple questions from the media about a variety … Continue reading →
Billions for Queensland roads 'not there yet', State Government says
Funding for critical Queensland infrastructure is being put on the backburner, the State Government says, despite Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announcing more than $2 billion for new projects.
Motorcyclist killed and driver found after SA crashes
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A motorcyclist dies after hitting a tree south of Adelaide, while the driver of a car allegedly involved in another collision north of the city turns himself in at a police station after going missing overnight.
GST woes return as Federal Budget brings a $1 billion hit to WA's finances
WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt says a write-down in expected GST revenue revealed in the Federal Budget will leave a big hole in his forecasts, warning there are "some economic headwinds approaching".
Man allegedly threatened to rent imprisoned woman for sex as 'money-making machine'
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A Victorian man is accused of holding captive a woman he had met online and dated, repeatedly raping and bashing her while demanding money.
'You're dead': Extra security brought in as man faces court over explosion that killed son
A man charged over an explosion that killed his son, mouths "you're dead" to a group of people as he appears in a north Queensland court.
Australian dollar falls below 71 US cents after Reserve Bank turns 'dovish' on economy
Currency traders sell the Australian dollar down below 71 US cents following the Reserve Bank's latest interest rate decision.
Aussie sex workers hope legislative tide is turning in their favour
Sex workers across Australia are hopeful the tide is turning in their favour, with several jurisdictions considering changing laws that prohibit brothels or leave workers operating alone out of hotel rooms.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry launch own Instagram account ahead of birth of first child
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launch their own official Instagram page in a move that further distances the pair from Kensington Palace and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
World News Briefs -- April 2, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*AFP:* *Algeria's under-fire President quits after 20 years amid an upsurge of public anger at his rule and army demands for him to go* * President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82, has stepped down from office after ruling Algeria for the past 20 years * Earlier this year Bouteflika had announced his intention to seek a fifth term of office causing many protests * There were scenes of jubilation in Algiers after the 82-year-old confirmed his decision to relinquish power * Algerians will head to the polls within the next 90 days to elect their new president for the next five-year term Al... more »
Why do people name their plants, cars, ships, and guitars? Anthropomorphism may actually signal social intelligence.
https://qz.com/935832/why-do-people-name-their-plants-cars-ships-and-guitars-anthropomorphism-may-actually-signal-social-intelligence/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=qz-organicarchive Advertisements
5 Common Reasons You’re Gaining Weight at Work
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Sweet! Inhaling SUGAR can help fight lung infections by stimulating white blood cells
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6875287/Sweet-Inhaling-SUGAR-help-fight-lung-infections-stimulating-white-blood-cells.html?ito=social-facebook
What is a VQ Scan?
http://fromnewtoicu.com/blog/2019/3/5/what-is-a-vq-scan
The LIGO and Virgo gravitational wave detectors are back on.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ligo-and-virgo-gravitational-wave-detectors-are-back?tgt=nr
Georg Cantor, the Man Who Discovered Different Infinities
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/mathematics/georg-cantor-the-man-who-discovered-different-infinities/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm::fb:—-:rrssopenmind:::::20190331::sitlnk::
The invasive fungus threatening Earth’s biodiversity.
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-invasive-fungus-threatening-earth-s-biodiversity?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_content=story
Is your aircraft at risk? 6 signs of fuel contamination
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Time Traveling Aliens and Dr. Michael Masters
Dr. Michael Masters*, author of *Identified Flying Objects*, has proposed that the occupants of those UFOs are time travelers. I mention this for a couple of reasons. First, it is my favorite theory which is not to say that it is the most likely explanation. Time travel is a fun subject, with all the contradictions in it. Robert Charles Cornett and I wrote three science fiction books using time travel as a basis, beginning with *Remember the Alamo *in which a group of modern soldiers, using modern weapons, are transported back in time to the Battle of the Alamo. Think Force Multipli... more »
Rockets, Gunboats and Torpedoes: Why North Korea Loves Violence
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: By 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces - 육군 K2전차, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36991644] The leadership is a lot of things. Mass murderers, gangsters, terrorists and con artists come to mind. Crazy they are not. Let’s get one thing out of the way. North Korea is not crazy. News pundits, talking heads and headline writers love to deride the North Korean leadership—and leaders Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un in particular—as crazy, whacko or just plain insane. The leadership is a lot of things. Mass murderers... more »
Hitler's Fighter Ace: Meet the Man Who Terrified Allied Pilots and Pushed The Nazi to Fighter Jets
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: By U.S. Air Force - www.nationalmuseum.af.mil (direct link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17886955] And he survived the war. By 1945, the German Luftwaffe’s fighter wing had at its disposal jet fighters, rocket planes, and some of the most advanced, and most feared, piston-engine craft in the world. Lieutenant General Adolf Galland was the driving force behind these advances. He built the most effective fighter force known, and he did it not because of men like Hitler and Goering, but in spite... more »
Will Congress Reclaim Its War Powers?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, United States* Will Congress continue ignoring issues of war or peace, or will it take a stand? Today in the Russell Senate Building, a high-level group of speakers examined the future of war powers and American foreign policy. The event, sponsored by the* National Interest*, the* Nation*, the* American Conservative*, and the Committee for Responsible Foreign Policy, brought together experts and members of Congress, including Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Tom Udall (D-NM), to discuss the conflicts in Afghanistan, Yemen, and elsewhere. “We have been ... more »
The Amphibious Assault Ship USS Wasp Is Carrying An Unusually Large Number Of F-35s
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp arriving at Subic Bay in the Philippines ahead of the Balikatan exercises. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin F. Davella III *Business Insider:* *A US Navy warship was seen in the South China Sea carrying an unusually large number of F-35s* * The US Navy amphibious assault ship USS Wasp recently sailed in the South China Sea on its way to the annual Balikatan exercises in the Philippines. * The warship was carrying an unusually large load of F-35s, nearly twice as many as normal, The National Inter... more »
The magic folks who can save us, though few are still alive. Plus sending the Electors to "College."
I'll get to this week's fetish -- the Electoral College -- in a bit, with some thoughts that never entered your awareness, before. But first, something you've seen me rant about time and again. How every single democrat and journalist has missed the blatantly obvious. *== Again, go to the Greatest Generation ==* I don't get it. There is a *polemical judo* move that could be startlingly effective in this civil war: rubbing the noses of Deep-Red America in their hypocritical *betrayal of the heroic Greatest Generation* (GG). The Boomers' parents are now lionized, but only in abstrac... more »
Chicagoland: Crowd Intimidates Cops Making Arrest — Cops Retreat
[image: chicagoland-crowd-intimidates-cops-making-arrest-cops-retreat] We’re not yet like Mexico, where a criminal gang just disarmed and abducted 11 policemen. But we’re moving in that direction — if a recent Chicago incident in which a crowd intimidated cops into not arresting a suspect is any indication.
Trump Mulls Immigration Czar As Mexico Warns That “Mother of All Caravans” Heads for U.S.
[image: trump-mulls-immigration-czar-as-mexico-warns-that-mother-of-all-caravans-heads-for-u-s] The Mexicans say the “mother of all caravans” is heading our way. President Trump, apparently, believes the Mexicans, which is one reason he twice threatened to shut down the border. And it’s probably the reason he might appoint an immigration czar.
Common Core Contributor Blows Whistle on Common Core “Reading”
[image: common-core-contributor-blows-whistle-on-common-core-reading] The reading program in the Common Core national standards is contributing to an escalating crisis in literacy across America because the standards are deeply flawed and not based on science.
Trump Should Close NATO Membership Rolls
[image: trump-should-close-nato-membership-rolls] When Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg today, the president should give him a direct message: The roster of NATO membership is closed. For good.
U.S. Muslim Brotherhood Supporters Lobby Congress for Third Straight Year
U.S. MB Supporters Lobby Congress for Third Straight Year by John Rossomando IPT News Investigative Project on Terrorism Muslim Brotherhood supporters from the New York-New Jersey area lobbied members of Congress Monday to ask them to pressure Egypt about its execution of political opponents. The event piggybacked on a broader Muslim Advocacy Day organized by […]
Ahmed Khaled Tawfik's death One year later : He made us read
I can’t believe that I have not written in Egyptian Chronicles a proper obituary to my generation’s Pop Culture Godfather sci-fi and horror author Ahmed Khaled Tawfik when he passed last year on that day. I can’t believe it and I feel mad and angry but it is never too late because the legacy he left for us and for Egyptian and Arabic literature is still living on. Tuesday marks one year following his departure from this world after a very interesting trip. [image: Ahmed Khaled Tawfik] Ahmed Khaled Tawfik "I want my epitaph to say: He made the youth read""Facebook" On 2 April 2018, ... more »
The Case Against Borders
Banter and Brexit aren't two things that often go together, but wouldn't it be one of life's great ironies if Theresa May's *negotiated* Brexit with Jeremy Corbyn and Labour ends up with the Nick Boles Norway option that preserves freedom of movement? Speaking of which, here's the latest Politics Theory Other episode. In this one Alex interviews Bridget Anderson on the case against borders, what is and isn't a migrant, and much else besides. As ever the conversation is through-provoking and interesting. Give it a listen! And, as always, if you've got a few quid to spare please help ... more »
News Industry Leaders Fighting Back Against Claims by Trump
In tweets over the past week, Trump repeated his contention that the mainstream media is the enemy of the people, and said the Times' and Post's Pulitzers should be stripped.
Trump Waiting on Possible Border Closure
A spokesman said the White House is now considering a number of options short of a full border closure, such as shutting down certain entry ports or parts of all of them.
Police Chief: Hussle Slaying Involved Personal Dispute
Police Chief Michel Moore identified the gunman as 29-year-old Eric Holder. During a live broadcast the chief said, "I ask you to surrender."
Is this a Photograph of a Large Storm Over Sydney?
Beware of composite, violent weather phenomena.
Does This Photograph Depict an Actual ‘Abortion Barbie’ Doll?
The image prompted a social media outcry against an alleged plan 'to teach your daughters about abortion as early as possible.'
"We Have No Idea How Good We Can Get"
*"We Have No Idea How Good We Can Get"* by Paul Rosenberg "I can still remember the first time someone told me that they believed in the Calvinist doctrine of “the depravity of man.” It shocked me. To complain about human behavior I very well understood; there’s plenty of bad behavior in the world. But to flatly call the human species depraved... hopelessly unredeemable... that was, and remains, obscene to me. The sad truth, however, is that the modern West swims in a sea of Calvinism. The corporate bullhorns feed everyone they can a steady diet of the bad, ugly, and if possible th... more »
Confirmed: Nellie Ohr Lied About Ham Radio To Congress…
Nellie Ohr is the wife of DOJ official Bruce Ohr. Nellie Ohr, a specialist in Russian matters, was also a contract employee of the CIA for multiple years. In September 2015 Nellie Ohr approached her former colleague at Fusion GPS … Continue reading →
2019 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ralph Newell Phone: 703.385.2419 Email: Ralph@DiverseEducation.com Fairfax, Va.— Diverse: Issues In Higher Education is pleased to announce the 2019 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges. The findings will be published in the May 16, 2019 edition of the magazine. Through partnership with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational […]
UNC-Chapel Hill Unsung Founders Memorial Vandalized With Urine, Racist Language
A memorial at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that is dedicated to African-American workers and slaves, was recently vandalized with urine and racist language written in permanent marker, university officials said. Unsung Founders Memorial was defaced on Sunday, March 31 at around 1:30 a.m. by two individuals, one of whom has ties to […]
Rutgers University Faculty Union Discuss Potential Strike
Rutgers University faculty union members are preparing to participate in a potential strike to fight for salary raises, among other things. This would be the first faculty strike in Rutgers’ history. The union, Rutgers AAUP-AFT, has been in negotiations with university administrators for over a year on a new contract to create an agreement on […]
Temple University Take Steps to Become Tobacco-Free
Temple University president Dr. Richard Englert has announced it will begin to implement steps “in the coming months” to become a tobacco-free campus. The move follows a report from a smoke-free campus task force that provide recommendations “to address the dangers of secondhand smoke and tobacco use on campus.” “After extensive data collection and review, […]
Vanderbilt Chancellor Announces Plans to Step Down Amid Health Problems
Vanderbilt University has announced that its chancellor, Nicholas S. Zeppos will step down from his post in August, due to health problems. Zeppos said he plans to take a one-year leave of absence before returning to the campus as a law professor. “I truly love Vanderbilt and serving you has been a privilege,” Zeppos said […]
It Is All About The Science
The UN says global communism is necessary to stop climate change – because it’s all about the science. Figueres: First time the world economy is transformed intentionally The Top UN Climate Change Official … warns that the fight against climate … Continue reading →
Victory is Not Certain: Why North Korea Could Go Toe to Toe with America in a War
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: Korean People's Army (KPA) artillery troops conduct a live firing exercise in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on April 12, 2016. REUTERS/KCNA ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. RE] "The North Korean People’s Army is headed south in an all-or-nothing bid to unite — or enslave — all of Korea under one flag." On an overcast day on the Korean peninsula, the air rumbles with the sound of distant artillery. Overhead, troop transports drone south, carrying paratroopers b...more »
American Security Requires a Cyber-Savvy Congress
*Kathryn Waldron* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Elected officials must also disclose when they've been hacked. On March 13, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton and Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden submitted a bipartisan letter to the Senate sergeant-at-arms asking for an annual report tallying the number of times Senate computers have been hacked. The letter also requests the SAA adopt a policy of informing Senate leadership within five days of any new data breaches that occur. Cotton and Wyden should be lauded for requesting greater clarity regarding government cybersecurity. Yet this import... more »
India and Pakistan's Crisis Means a New Arms Race
*Mansoor Ahmed, Maimuna Ashraf* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Strategic instability remains and New Delhi's attempt at calling Islamabad's nuclear bluff didn't work. The latest India-Pakistan crisis has contested longstanding narratives on South Asia’s crisis stability, conflict management and escalation control. The conventional wisdom on Pakistan’s force posture asserts that given Pakistan’s relative conventional weakness and its first-use doctrine, it is “nuclear trigger happy.” In contrast, the events unfolding after the Pulwama attack has reinforced the perception that t... more »
Shocking Secret Weapon: The Army Had Chemical Weapons Ready for World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * [image: By SSGT FERNANDO SERNA - http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3805791] With a good rate of fire and a hefty punch, the 4.2-inch chemical mortar was an unsung weapon of the U.S. Army in World War II. In the last days of March 1945, a soldier named Carl Getzel sat on a hill outside the city of Aschaffenburg and watched as it was slowly destroyed. The young private was part of the American 157th Infantry Regiment, 45th Division. His unit was tasked to take this town but it had been ... more »
Puppet Wanted: Why Algeria's Ruling Elite Sought to Oust Abdelaziz Bouteflika
*Katharine Poppe, Rachel Cook* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] The Algerian people must stand together in preventing the regime from delaying the upcoming elections and the necessary, peaceful transition of power. For over a month, protestors have flooded the streets in Algeria, calling for change. These protests, by some estimates the largest Algeria has seen in decades, were initially ignited by the announcement of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s candidacy for a fifth term in office. In reality, Bouteflika is nothing more than a straw president, having been rendered infir... more »
Could a U.S.-Russian Deployment Ban Avoid a Nuclear Arms Race in Europe?
*David Cooper* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Having pulled the plug on the Intermediate Nuclear Forces Treaty, President Donald Trump now faces two fraught choices. The Intermediate Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty expires in August when the American decision to withdraw takes effect. This will give Washington and Moscow free reign to develop and deploy land-based, intermediate-range missile (IRM) systems for the first time in more than three decades. Nuclear doves hope for a last-minute reprieve to preserve the gains of disarmament, while nuclear hawks welcome the chance to cl... more »
America Has Leverage with China that It Lacks With Russia
*John S. Van Oudenaren* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] And Washington should use it to tilt great-power politics in its favor. At present, U.S. foreign policy confronts a difficult dilemma concerning China. There is a growing consensus in Washington that China is America’s primary strategic competitor, if not adversary. However, most of Washington’s other major foreign-policy challenges, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, withdrawing from Afghanistan and an intensifying strategic contest with Russia, are rendered more manageable if Washington preserves a working relationship wi... more »
Fine on Sturgeon
Sociologist Gary Alan Fine is probably best known for his ethnography of role-playing games. But he’s also written the amusing “Ten Lies of Ethnography.” Wittiest passage: Science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon allegedly noted in response to claims that most science fiction is of poor quality that “90 percent of science fiction is crap, but then […] The post Fine on Sturgeon appeared first on Econlib.
Panera Bread Faces Lawsuit after Glyphosate Contamination in Products is Revealed
Nonprofits Clean Label Project and GMO Free USA have filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread for deceptive marketing and sale of certain bread products, sandwiches and other goods as “clean,” after products tested positive for glyphosate, the main ingredient in Bayer’s Roundup weedkiller. The lawsuit charges that Panera exploits consumers’ preferences and willingness to pay more […] The post Panera Bread Faces Lawsuit after Glyphosate Contamination in Products is Revealed appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Live: Why not pass the Budget's tax cuts today?
Just In - 7 hours ago
This is the last day where both the Senate and the House of Representatives are sitting. Given Labor broadly supports income tax cuts of a similar amount, the Government could try to force a vote today. But it won't.
Ultimately, there is no magic pudding — we'll end up paying for tax cuts
Ultimately, there is no magic pudding. No matter what the politicians promise, Australians can't demand what they expect from government "all without increasing taxes". Or lowering them, even, writes Stephen Long.
Five tips for how to look at art and do galleries like a pro
Going to an art gallery can be overwhelming and exhausting for your body and mind, but this expert advice will help you get the most out of the experience.
Live: NSW Now: Sydney swallowed by fog and trains disrupted by Aboriginal artwork discovery
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING:* Heavy fog is reducing visibility to 100 metres in parts of Sydney, while rail travellers on the Blue Mountains line face further disruption after Aboriginal artwork was found at the site where a large boulder is hanging over the line.
New program to help ICU patients deal with PTSD after coming 'close to death'
Dieter Horvat suffered multiple injuries including broken bones and a shattered face in a skateboarding accident. But it's the mental scars he's now trying to heal.
Budget sliced and diced: Where every dollar comes from, and how it's spent
Explore an interactive breakdown of where the Government gets its money, how it's being spent, and what's changed since last year.
Brunei enacts Islamic laws to punish gay sex with stoning to death — here's what you need to know
The tiny nation of Brunei today introduces severe penalties for gay sex and adultery — stoning to death and whipping — despite global condemnation.
A $1 billion hit to the Queensland budget as property market slides
The Queensland budget is facing a $1.3 billion fall in stamp duty revenue because of the flailing property market — but the situation is even worse in NSW and Victoria, Treasurer Jackie Trad reveals.
Voters are packing their bags — but the Coalition is asking for forgiveness
After a rocky six-year marriage, and one near-split, the Coalition has come begging for forgiveness ahead of a date with electors in the divorce courts in May, writes Andrew Probyn.
Budget surplus next year hides tax cut time bomb down the line
The Treasurer has pre-emptively laid claim to the first budget surplus in 12 years. But we're not there yet, and the Government's tax cuts sow the seeds of future deficits next decade.
Budget matches ALP's promises, but one key difference stands out
The major parties are set for a fight on education funding as the Coalition uses last night's Federal Budget to neutralise Labor health promises.
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak faces more than 100 years prison today — here's why
Billions of dollars missing from state coffers. Hundreds of millions worth of luxury goods seized from a former prime minister's home. We break down the charges, the trial and the background of a case that has gripped Malaysia — and much of the world.
Theresa May to seek Brexit extension from EU to chase compromise with Labour party
Just In - 7 hours ago
Prime Minister Theresa May says she will ask the European Union for a further delay to Brexit beyond April 12 to give her time to sit down with the Labour Party in a bid to break the impasse over Britain's departure.
Canadian bank throws cold water on marijuana revenue forecasts
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) is warning investors that revenues from adult-use cannabis in Canada could come in lower than expected over the coming quarters due to the slow build-out of retail stores, flat nationwide retail sales and inventory depletion. “The pace of new bricks-and-mortar store openings, particularly in Ontario – beginning April 1 – […] Canadian bank throws cold water on marijuana revenue forecasts is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Biofield Tuning: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy
People who receive biofield tuning feel lighter. They say they can breathe better. They say they are more relaxed. Biofield tuning improves your resilience and your ability to cope with stress. We can’t take stress out of your life but we can improve your ability to manage that stress. I have seen so many people get out of pain, I have seen so many people overcome anxiety. I have seen so many people step into their own power. So much of what we are burdened with is our story. It can be a story of victimhood, not being good enough, stuckness, or the story of being dealt a bad hand. ... more »
Side Effects of the Measles Vaccine Include Brain Damage and Death
As of November 30, 2018, there have been more than 93,179 reports of measles vaccine reactions, hospitalizations, injuries and deaths following measles vaccinations made to the federal Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), including 459 related deaths, 6,936 hospitalizations, and 1,748 related disabilities. Over 50% of those adverse events occurred in children three years old and under. As of January 2, 2019, there have been 1,258 claims filed so far in the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) for 82 deaths and 1,176 injuries that occurred after measles vac... more »
120 Chinese troops into Venezuela
4-2-19 https://www.almasdarnews.com/article/chinese-army-arrives-in-venezuela-just-days-after-the-russian-miltary/ ................................................. 4-2-19 *According* to a recent report in the* LA Times*, “Over the decade ending in 2016, China loaned Venezuela approximately $62 billion, much of which Caracas could repay with oil. Moscow in the last several years gave Venezuela $17 billion in loans and investment.... At a substantive level, China has conveyed its readiness and capability to salvage the besieged Maduro government. Beijing has not only underscored ... more »
Anyone Else Wondering If The Mueller Report Ties The NRA To The Kremlin's Efforts To Put Trump In The White House?
The NRA sent a letter begging its members to send money to rescue the organization's collapsing finances. Wayne LaPierre blames Andrew Cuomo, who is threatening the NRA's tax exempt status and has told New York state regulators to encourage insurance companies, banks and financial services companies to stop doing business with the NRA. This must have sounded sweet to many people when it got out: "Right now we’re facing an attack that’s unprecedented not just in the history of the NRA, but in the entire history of our country. And if this attack succeeds, NRA will be forced to shut ... more »
Representative Doug Collins Releases Testimonial Transcript of Bill Priestap…
Today House Judiciary Committee ranking member Doug Collins releases the transcript of testimony (full pdf below) from former FBI Director of Counterintelligence Bill Priestap. Director Priestap was the immediate supervisor of FBI Agent Peter Strzok. According to earlier reporting of … Continue reading →
Sarah Sanders Impromptu Presser With Combative Press Pool…
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds an impromptu press conference with an argumentative and combative press corps. Topics surround the possibility of closing the U.S-Mexico border to cope with the growing crisis, and the Democrat narrative du jour … Continue reading →
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 91 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
OK in the 80s but not now: ‘seeing more polar bears means there are more bears’
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Wait for it, it will come: backlash from polar bear scientists for a statement by an Inuk bear safety guide in Labrador, reported by the CBC yesterday. The guide said there are more polar bears now than there were 25 years ago based on the fact that he is seeing more…
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 1-Apr-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
“Unplanned” Actress Ashley Bratcher vs. Hollywood, Media, Abortion Industrial Complex
[image: unplanned-actress-ashley-bratcher-vs-hollywood-media-abortion-industrial-complex] Ashley Bratcher, who plays real-life former Planned Parenthood clinic director Abby Johnson in the movie *Unplanned*, is not backing down from attacks on the pro-life position.
Retail Chains Closing More Stores as Sales Shift to E-commerce
[image: retail-chains-closing-more-stores-as-sales-shift-to-e-commerce] Retail businesses lead all sectors in job cuts; 41,201 employees have lost jobs through February — 92 percent higher than the 21,484 job cuts made through February 2018.
Graham to Investigate FISA Abuse; Calls for New Special Counsel to Investigate “Other Side of the Story”
[image: graham-to-investigate-fisa-abuse-calls-for-new-special-counsel-to-investigate-other-side-of-the-story] South Carolina’s Lindsey Graham announced that his committee will probe how the phony, unsubstantiated Steele Dossier came to be used to obtain FISA warrants against Carter Page in 2016.
North Carolina GOP Chair, Major Donor Charged with Bribery
The chairman of North Carolina’s Republican Party and a secretive big-money donor are facing federal bribery and wire fraud charges accusing them of trying to sway regulatory decisions in favor of the donor’s insurance companies.
US Resorts to Expanded ‘Catch and Release’ as Migrants Surge
The surge of migrants arriving at the southern border has led the Trump administration to dramatically expand a practice it has long mocked as “catch and release.”
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika Has Resigned
FILE PHOTO: Algeria's President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in May 2017. © Reuters / Zohra Bensemra *BBC:* *Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns* Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned after weeks of mass protests, the state news agency APS reports. Mr Bouteflika, who had been in power for 20 years, had already dropped plans to seek a fifth term as opposition to his rule grew. The powerful Algerian army had called for the 82-year-old to be declared incapable of carrying out his duties. He suffered a stroke six years ago and has rarely appeared in public since... more »
iAnthus reports revenue growth, wider losses as cannabis operations expand
Multistate marijuana company iAnthus Capital reported revenue of $2.2 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2018, up 165% from the same period a year ago. For the full year, iAnthus posted revenue of $4.5 million, up 88% compared with its 2017 fiscal year. The New York firm reported pro forma revenue for the […] iAnthus reports revenue growth, wider losses as cannabis operations expand is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Greek And North Macedonian Leaders Meet After 30 Year Long Name Dispute
*The Guardian:* *Greek PM stops for selfie on goodwill trip to North Macedonia* *Alexis Tsipras talks of bridge building on first official visit after end of decades-long dispute.* In a historic trip replete with bear hugs, red carpets, selfies and smiles, the Greek prime minister has attempted to bury the hatchet with the newly named North Macedonia, declaring the start of a new “narrative” between the once-hostile neighbouring states. Making the first official visit by a Greek premier to the former Yugoslav republic since it declared independence in 1991, Alexis Tsipras arrived... more »
Brazil’s March Trade Balance is The Worst in Three Years
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s trade balance in March registered the lowest positive result for the month in the past three years, according to the Ministry of Economy. The positive balance was only US$4.99 billion, the lowest for the month since March of 2016, but government officials say […] The post Brazil’s March Trade Balance is The Worst in Three Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chelsea Manning’s Attorneys Challenge Prolonged Solitary Confinement, Demand Her Release From Jail
Chelsea Manning remains in conditions of prolonged solitary confinement, and her attorneys argue she should be released from jail pending her appeal. The post Chelsea Manning’s Attorneys Challenge Prolonged Solitary Confinement, Demand Her Release From Jail appeared first on Shadowproof.
Intelligence Oversight Priorities for the 116th Congress
Despite the hyper-partisanship, and even in light of corrosive calls last week for the resignation of the Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) and HPSCI have important work to do. In the fall of 2018, the Center for a New American Security launched a project focusing on congressional intelligence oversight. The project’s work includes a series of papers that are being released over the course of the next year. The first paper was released this week, and highlights three specific areas the inte... more »
China's Pivot on Climate Change and National Security
Beijing, China, Aug. 2006 (Source: Flickr/Anders Sandberg) For decades, China was reluctant to deem climate change a national security issue, preferring instead to view it through the lens of development. The driving concern behind China’s reticence was sovereignty; Beijing feared that crisis rhetoric about climate change would be used to legitimate interventionist actions on the part of Western powers, including forcing Beijing to curtail its economic growth. Influential Chinese commentators called efforts to limit emissions “a conspiracy by developed nations” to contain the Midd... more »