Sunday, December 04, 2016

4 December - My Feedly!


Today
The most popular stories in your feedly

New in blogger-following

Jennifer Aniston visits 'SNL' to confront Vanessa Bayer about her Rachel impression
Saturday Night Live star Vanessa Bayer is known for her uncanny impression of Jennifer Aniston's Rachel from Friends , and on Weekend Update this week, she dusted off her wig for another parody of the beloved character. Everything was going well until the real Aniston showed up — ostensibly to visit Bayer, since the two co-starred in the upcoming Office Christmas Party . SEE ALSO: Jennifer Anisto
Woman destroys Donald Trump in merciless, epic Twitter rant
Sometimes you just need to let it all out in string of more than 30 tweets. President-elect Donald Trump continued his reoccurring Saturday night ritual of watching Alec Baldwin impersonate him on Saturday Night Live before angrily tweeting his dislike for the show and Baldwin's portrayal. Just tried watching Saturday Night Live - unwatchable! Totally biased, not funny and the Baldwin impersonati
Green leader South Australia gets energy security the diesel way
Probably not what Senator Hansen-Young had in mind for South Australia: SA irrigators, farmers turn to generators for electricity stability By Lauren Waldhuter Irrigators and farmers are buying diesel generators to secure their power supply, as price and stability issues continue to plague South Australia’s energy grid, industry experts have said. Susie Green, head of the state’s apple and pear g
Could alien life thrive on brown dwarf stars?
Extrasolar planets may not be the only place where it is possible to find signs of extraterrestrial life. Larger than a planet but of insufficient mas...
Buzz Aldrin is evacuated from Antarctica
The Apollo 11 astronaut fell ill just after becoming the oldest person ever to visit the South Pole. The 86-year-old had been visiting Antarctica alon...
Weekend Unthreaded
… Rating: 9.0/10 (4 votes cast) Rating: 9.0/ 10 (4 votes cast)

New in news

The Dakota Pipeline Will Be Rerouted, but the Standing Rock Campers Aren't Moving Just Yet
A line of cars entering the Standing Rock camp. (Photo by Michael Nigro/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) On Sunday afternoon, the Army announced that it would not grant an easement for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, marking a major victory for opponents of the DAPL and the "water protectors" who have been camped at Standing Rock , North Dakota, for months. The pipeline was s
Austria rejects far-right candidate Norbert Hofer in presidential election
Pro-European Alexander Van der Bellen increases his lead after narrow win in May election was annulled Austria has decisively rejected the possibility of the EU getting its first far-right head of state, instead electing a former leader of the Green party who said he would be an “open-minded, liberal-minded and above all a pro-European president”. Alexander Van der Bellen, who ran as an independe
Standing Rock: US denies key permit for Dakota Access pipeline, a win for tribe
Army Corps of Engineers will not grant the permit for the Dakota Access pipeline to drill under the Missouri river, handing a major win to environmental activists The Army Corps of Engineers will not grant the permit for the Dakota Access pipeline to drill under the Missouri river, the army announced on Sunday, handing a major victory to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribeafter a months-long campaign a
The Army Corps just blocked the route of the Dakota Access Pipeline
On Sunday, the US Army Corps of Engineers said it would not grant a necessary permit that would’ve allowed the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross the Missouri River — putting the controversial project on hold indefinitely while officials explore a different route. The ruling is a huge victory for the Standing Rock Sioux, who have been protesting the proposed path of the $3.8 billion pipeline through
Austrians Reject Far-Right Presidential Candidate Norbert Hofer
Voters chose the former Green Party leader Alexander Van Bellen, in a rebuff to anti-migrant, anti-Muslim populism gaining strength in the West.
Austria just decisively rejected the far-right’s presidential candidate
The results aren’t even fully counted in Austria’s presidential election. Yet the far-right Freedom Party’s candidate, Norbert Hofer , has already conceded defeat due to crushing early returns — a result that stunned political observers and gives hope that the far-right wave sweeping the West can be stopped. The polls closed at 5 p.m. Vienna time (11 a.m. EST) on Sunday. Projections based on earl

New in science

Hardcore Dude Socks Kangaroo to Save Dog
Pretty much every kind of flora and fauna in Australia can kill you. Seriously, take it from someone who was born there: Every crazy story you hear about Australian wildlife probably has some basis in reality. Read more...
Exotic insulator may hold clue to key mystery of modern physics
Experiments using laser light and pieces of gray material the size of fingernail clippings may offer clues to a fundamental scientific riddle: what is the relationship between the everyday world of classical physics and the hidden quantum realm that obeys entirely different rules?
Netflix Confirms Luke Cage is Coming Back for Season 2
Netflix has officially announced that Luke Cage is getting a second season, making this the sweetest Christmas indeed. Read more...
Never Ever (Ever) Download Android Apps Outside of Google Play
Tricking people into downloading malicious mobile apps is a con as old as time itself (or at least as old as smartphones). Don't fall for it. The post Never Ever (Ever) Download Android Apps Outside of Google Play appeared first on WIRED .
Physicists confirm the precision of magnetic fields in the most advanced stellarator in the world
Physicist Sam Lazerson of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has teamed with German scientists to confirm that the Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) fusion energy device called a stellarator in Greifswald, Germany, produces high-quality magnetic fields that are consistent with their complex design.
Construction of practical quantum computers radically simplified
Scientists have invented a ground-breaking new method that puts the construction of large-scale quantum computers within reach of current technology.

New in youtube

These Men Love Extraordinarily Dull Things | Short Film Showcase
"Dull, but not boring," is the motto of the Dull Men’s Club, a place in cyberspace for those who appreciate the simple and commonplace things in life. By slowing down to celebrate the ordinary, these men provide a refreshing alternative to a world dominated by the fast pace of modern living. Directed by Andy Oxley of Screen 3 Productions, this delightful short takes a look at the dull things arou
Tasting Sight
Andy had his sight taken away from him until he was offered to see again with an unconventional piece of technology. Part of a series on tech bettering people’s lives for Upworthy. Director + Editor: Paul Hairston Cinematographer: Matt Ballard Sound: Haley Wagner Producer: Mateo Suarez Production: Acres Mix: Geoff Strasser Color: Irving Harvey Music: City of Dust + We Move the Same by Luke Atenci
China Is Bigger than the U.S., but Only Has One Time Zone | National Geographic
At about 3,000 miles wide, China operates on only one time zone. Can you imagine if the United States did the same? ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stor
Makeba / Jain
Cast: Greg&Lio and ART BRIDGE creative production Tags: music video , pop , fx and south africa
Diego Luna Talks 'Star Wars' and Throwback Photos
The handsome actor sat down with Ellen to talk "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," and to reminisce about his younger days. From: TheEllenShow
How to steal $40 million in 48 hours
A massive heist, pulled off by a loose global network of debit card thieves. Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Check out our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/lfcGfq Visit our playlists: http://goo.gl/94XbKx Like The Verge on Facebook: http://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Instagram: http://goo.gl/7ZeLvX Read More: http://www.theverge.com From: The Verge

New in The Corbett Report

The Media War Has Begun
Gentlemen may cry, "Peace! Peace!" but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, A
Weather Is Not Climate!
No, weather is NOT climate...even when it's warm outside. But in case there's a climate cultist in your life that insists otherwise, here are some facts about global warming climate change climate disruption global weirding and vaguely-defined "extreme" weather that you can use to talk some sense into them.
Interview 1231 – New World Next Week with James Evan Pilato
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2016-12-01%20James%20Evan%20Pilato.mp3"][/audio] This week on the New World Next Week: the FBI expands powers with Rule 41; France plans to drop carbon tax proposal; and Juncker begs EU members to stop having referendums.
Rule 41, Forget Paris, Juncker Cries Uncle – New World Next Week
This week on the New World Next Week: the FBI expands powers with Rule 41; France plans to drop carbon tax proposal; and Juncker begs EU members to stop having referendums.

New in The EnvironmentaList

Plastic Bottles and Cave Divers Aid in Quest to Document an Elusive, Subterranean Critter
The Georgia blind salamander could be an indicator species for the health of the Floridan aquifer, but scientists don’t know if it’s thriving or declining
In India’s Remote Delta Region, Women Document Their Daily Struggle with Climate Change
As rising seas swallow islands, turn farmlands fallow, everyday life becomes a challenge
BLM Must Begin the Process of Tapering Fossil Fuel Development
Keeping climate change in check requires a halt to new oil and gas leasing
‘Extraordinarily Hot’ Arctic Temperatures Alarm Scientists
Researchers say warmer air and sea surface could lead to record lows of sea ice at north pole next year
The Hidden Magnolias
Deep in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Oriental, two new magnolias were waiting for a conservationist turned photographer and a botanist to find them
Rescued Animals Find Refuge in New Middle East Reserve
First lions, tigers, and bears transferred to region’s largest wildlife sanctuary in Jordan

New in The Rules of Exposition

Loans and Lending in the Age of Illiteracy
If you look up loan and lend you'll find some gibberish about how those words are interchangeable now, but once upon a time they were not. You can lend me money or loan me money, these days it's all the same. I need a word for the act of lending, and a different word for the thing itself, the loan. Everybody knows what a "loan" is: I don't think anyone would call it a "lend". We're not that far d

New in A Closer Look: Jody Paterson

Is the lure of authoritarianism what got Trump elected?
I'm feeling rattled by Facebook, no longer sure if there's any point in sharing serious things there. It was the Trump election that did me in - things just got too weird. But then I see a story like this and I want to share it with people, because it's so damn interesting, so what can I do? When I want to be able to find something that I think is important enough that I'll probably want to track
Information dumps as a tool to smother dissent
This feels like an important piece. It's a New York Times commentary from Zeynep Tufekci, an associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science who writes for the Times on occasion. Her point is that massive information dumps like the ones Wikileak is known for, one of which is currently making life miserable for U.S. presidential candidate Hillary C

New in A.E.Brain

American Politics

New in Activist Teacher

Professor Francis Boyle's opinion of the ICC on Israel-Palestine
"International Criminal Court Prosecutor's Report 14 Nov. 2016 p. 32 “…Additionally, the Office engaged with the law faculty at Hebrew University….” LOL! On Land Stolen from the Palestinians in violation of the Laws of War and thus a War Crime. Meanwhile the ICC refused to go to Gaza to investigate the situation there after Israel’s slaughter of over 2000+ Palestinians in Gaza. So the War
Towards a Rational Legal Philosophy of Individual Rights
This article was first publishe on Dissident Voice. By Denis G. Rancourt, PhD Summary: I briefly describe the anthropological origin and recent statutory embodiments of human rights of individuals. I show that the modern “democratic” state moderates the rights of individuals by both: (1) violating the said rights in order to maintain and enforce the societal dominance hierarchy, and (2)
Respecting 'Rules of War' in Societal Battles: Science, Sex and Hate Speech
This article was first published on Dissident Voice. By Denis G. Rancourt, PhDSummary: I argue that in the many societal battles that serve to repair continually arising unjust features of the societal hierarchy, individuals must respect two fundamental “rules of war”: (1) Not to violate the natural right of individual self-determination (control over one’s body and mind) and (2) not to violate

New in Allen L Roland's Weblog

Peace Begins With Us Along Wth Insight And Empathy
A young Israeli boy and his Palestinian friend realize that their bond of love and friendship supersedes any cultural or religious animosity and hatred. Only the children can lead us out of this dark hole the world has dug for itself for only children are capable of seeing through the heart and can somehow sense that our perilous path towards mutual self-destruction is not their path ~ for they s
America Approaches Spiritual Death / Cornel West
Make no mistake about my words, America is fast approaching a spiritual death with the election of Donald Trump and no one describes the causes and proportions of this eminent spiritual blackout better than teacher and philosopher, Cornel West. President Obama has, in essence, put an African face on American neoliberal Imperialism and Cornel describes our spiritual death throes with a knowing can
The Ultimate Reality Show / President-Elect Donald Trump Is Now Prime Time
President-elect Donald Trump with attitude I originally posted this column in May, 2016 and posited that America had achieved the pinnacle of H.L.Mencken’s famous quote about the eventual election of a moron with the disputed election of George W Bush but that was just a rung above the growing possibility of a President Trump. Donald Trump represents the last desperate hope of an American elector
A Message From The Queen
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II . In the shocked aftermath of the 2016 Presidential election, I think it imperative that we hear some stern advice from our former queen ~ to prepare ourselves for the consequences of our action and the difficult days that well may lay ahead. See video ~ http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/38318-a-divided-nation-as-trump-wins-electoral-college-clinton-wins-popular-vo
Two Political Clowns Ring Down The Curtain
The political circus of 2016 is winding down and the clowns are doing their best to make it all seem relevant as they engage in mock battle trading insults and innuendoes while many of the spectators, including myself, sense the Republic is in its final death throes. Our great 240 year experiment in Democracy is coming to a close as the plutocracy asserts itself through Citizens United and only t

New in American Leftist

i can haz

New in Amused Cynicism

Maths Teacher
Donald Trump Will Win the Election*
* as predicted by my cat Caligula. In more detail, Caligula is predicting that it will look like Clinton is winning as the first results come in, but eventually it will be a Trump victory.
Shoulda Voted
Merit Beliefs versus Crony Beliefs
Kevin Simler writes about crony beliefs : the human brain has to strike an awkward balance between two different reward systems: Meritocracy , where we monitor beliefs for accuracy out of fear that we’ll stumble by acting on a false belief; and Cronyism , where we don’t care about accuracy so much as whether our beliefs make the right impressions on others. And so we can roughly (with caveats we’

New in ArmsControlWonk

Trump and the Bomb (cont.)
Donald Trump’s narrow victory could bring a reprise of President Richard Nixon’s “madman theory” of deterrence – except on steroids. Nixon and Henry Kissinger believed that projecting an image of readiness to use nuclear weapons could provide negotiating leverage. They tested this assumption in the 1973 Middle East crisis and during the Vietnam War — …
Presidential Command and Control in the Age of Trump
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election has filled many Americans, and people around the world, with bewilderment and dread. How did we get here? Where are we going? How seriously should we take President-elect Trump’s promises? Let’s remember! At various points during the campaign, candidate Trump’s promises included a campaign of millions of deportations, barring all Muslims from the …
Trump and the Bomb
Note to readers: A somewhat different version of this essay appeared at foreignaffairs.com on November 20th. Donald Trump becomes President when the global nuclear order is wobbly and arms-control agreements are unraveling. Nuclear dangers are growing along three axes – North Korea, U.S.-Russian relations, and the triangular competition among India, Pakistan and China. The potential for …
Cry, the Beloved Country
The United States is so divided that the election of a new President has become a cause of mourning for half the population. To me, Donald Trump’s election feels like Ronald Reagan over Jimmy Carter and George W. Bush over Al Gore — only worse. It’s impossible for people like me to forget how Trump …
Bombs, Bans, and Norms
Early drafts of the Nuclear Ban Treaty green-lighted by the UN First Committee seek to prohibit the development, production, testing, acquisition, stockpiling, transfer, deployment, threat of use and use of nuclear weapons. This would be the most ambitious treaty negotiated since the 1928 Kellogg-Briand Pact, which outlawed war. The Kellogg-Briand Pact didn’t work out so well; …
Egypt’s Missile Programs
Did you know Egypt has a robust ballistic missile program? And has had, since the 1960s? Or that Egypt worked with Argentina and Iraq to design missiles? Or that Egypt was the source of the missiles that are the basis of North Korea’s missile programs? Ever wonder what the Egyptians are up to now? Aaron and …

New in BeggarsCanBeChoosers.com

Congratulations To Hillary Clinton For Winning the 2016 Election
By MARC McDONALD At long last, the ugly, bitter 2016 presidential election campaign is over. And we'd like to extend our congratulations to Hillary Clinton, the winner of the election. After a hard-fought campaign, she prevailed over Donald Trump, getting nearly 400,000 more votes than her challenger. The American people have spoken. Unfortunately, the Electoral College has also spoken. And this

New in Cherchez la Verite

Dear reader of my blog: By incredibly good luck I have received a life membership of the current day-to-day works of David A Stockman, Ronald Reagan's Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (I also received a free copy of his #1-New-York-Times-best-selling-author publication entitled "Trumped!".) Here I reproduce his latest email. And below is his latest explanation of the US stock market about to implode. So if you have savings in the stock market, read the below and then watch his hours-old video imbedded at the bottom ...and then take heed.
A Sucker's Rally Like No Other By David Stockman. Posted On Friday, November 11th, 2016 This week has seen a political earthquake followed by a financial eruption. But don't be fooled. The Dow's 500 point surge amounts to a Sucker's Rally like no other; it was just a case of raging robo-machines determined to tag an all-time high on the charts After all, what happened Tuesday night is that for al
Probably as many as 90% of all Americans believe without questioning everything they hear from the so-called mainstream media, known by members of the 10% as “prestitutes” paid by the military/industrial/security complex to lie about the truth or be fired. Here I list a few passages taken from Paul Craig Roberts’ latest post, beginning with “Russian news services are under attack from the EU and Western presstitutes as purveyors of ‘fake news’.” “As George Orwell predicted, telling the truth is now regarded by Western 'democratic' governments as a hostile act.” And finally “Abiding by its Washington master’s orders, the EU actually passed a resolution against Russian media for not following Washington’s line.” Accordingly, “Russian President Putin said that the resolution is a ‘visible sign of degradation of Western society’s idea of democracy’.” Now the 90% may say “so what”. The answer is that (1) Russia doesn’t want another World War, having lost 20 million civilians and soldiers…
___________________________________________________________________________________ The Western War On Truth — Paul Craig Roberts November 27, 2016 ___________________________________________________________________________________ The Western War On Truth Paul Craig Roberts The “war on terror” has simultaneously been a war on truth. For fifteen years—from 9/11 to Saddam Hussein’s “weapons of mas

New in Creekside

Con Senators hoisted by their own petards
... in which Conservative Senators harangue Elections Canada CEO Marc Mayrand for answers that he is no longer able to deliver because the Con's Fair Elections Act removed Elections Canada's Commissioner from Elections Canada and placed him under the aegis of the Public Prosecutors Office where Mayrand is not privy to its investigations. Elections Canada CEO Mayrand was giving the Senate Committe
Kinder Morgan pipeline spill in Burnaby 2007
A 10-meter geyser of crude oil spewed from a broken Kinder Morgan pipeline in a Burnaby neighbourhood in July 2007. Eight homes were flooded and 92 were put on evacuation notice. Part of the TransMountain Pipeline system, the broken pipeline was carrying crude oil from a pipeline terminal at the foot of Burnaby Mountain to a tanker-loading facility on Burrard Inlet. Justin Trudeau's new Kinder Mo
To the BC KM17, Your Next Career
... from Kim , who used to blog at sistersagesmusings .... BC 17, Your Next Career Dear BC(LIB) MPs; Your photogenic leader has just tanked your career as a politician in BC. I hope you feel ashamed and embarrassed. If that is the case, I would suggest that you strongly consider crossing the floor or resigning your post, because, clearly, you have no mandate in your constituencies. You all know h

New in DAMMIT JANET!

Canadian Taxpayers Subsidize Priests for Life
There are many whackadoodles among the fetus fetishist set, but Frank Pavone of Priests for Life is one of the whackier. He was one of the vultures hanging around not-quite-dead Terri Shiavo and practically did a jig when Dr. Tiller was assassinated. He's been in trouble with his titular bosses, the Catlick Church, for among other things, financial improprieties. But just before The Tragedy, he ou
Charitable Status Is Key: "100 Who Care" Update
I said back here that I would report on any replies from the "100 Who Care" groups I blogged about. Only one has. And I had a private conversation with a member of another group in Atlantic Canada. The first thing to know: not all groups operate the same way. I got a reply from an organizer of 100 Women Who Care Ottawa , who used only her first name. In my initial email I advised that I would be b
New Kind of Fake Clinics
My, my. It seems that there is a "Wild West" of unlicensed, unregulated fake clinics offering bogus advice and treatment. Ha. You thought I was talking Fake Abortion Clinics. Nope. Fake Concussion Clinics. It seems anyone can start a hotline, or set up a clinic offering to treat concussions, a brain injury. There is no active federal or provincial oversight. It's an essentially unregulated field,

New in Dr Cintli

Nation Not Treading Lightly in Unchartered Territory:
November 27, 2016 | by Roberto Rodriguez Without question, this country is in unchartered territory. People across the country continue to express themselves in despair. Others in fear. Some panic, while still others prepare. Of course, many have staged numerous protests from coast to coast. In response to the aftermath of the elections, some 150 college and university presidents have banded toge
Trump has Undocumented Students and Their Families Scrambling
November 17, 2016 | : by Roberto Rodriguez By now a great majority of the country seems to have arrived at the stage of the worst political hangover any of us have ever experienced. Yet no one is feeling this hangover more so than the undocumented community. This election represents both the rise of fascism, and, literally, an existential threat to students and their families nationwide, includin
Todos Somos Zapatistas
Historical Appreciation: Reflecting on the 2016 Presidential Election November 11, 2016 | : by Roberto Rodriguez On election night, I received hundreds of messages from friends and colleagues from throughout the country. Most seemed to be in utter disbelief. When I got to campus in the morning, I went into the student lounge where I came upon students who were crying. All day, everyone kept askin
Election 2016 and Revisiting the New Jim & Juan Crow
As we all know, for probably three-fourths of the electorate ― between women and people of color ― the choice for president should have been a no-brainer. Essentially, the choice was made for us; that’s how many people one candidate intentionally insulted. Along with that, promises by politicians don’t impress. For many, day-to-day issues matter more than slick propaganda. For example, this past

New in Fort McMurray Adventures

A Welcome Incursion
As I'm pretty sure I mentioned in a previous post, during my last trip down to Calgary I picked up a new camera so hopefully we will now see some improvements in picture quality. It's much easier to do some posts about my birding excursions when I have a half-decent camera to use. (I've actually started to give some thought to starting another blog devoted just to birding, but we shall see.) Iron
6 Months
It's hard to believe that six months have now passed since the day I was forced to leave work, my house and then my community due to a raging wildfire that has since been dubbed The Beast. Almost exactly six months ago to the minute I was sitting in my tenant's truck outside the recreation centre in Anzac still trying to wrap my brain around what was happening before slowly drifting off to sleep.
Requiem
If I could only get to one concert this season it would have to be this past Saturday evening's concert with the Calgary Philharmonic. Featuring Beethoven's Piano Concerto #4 and the Mozart Requiem, I truly would have walked to Calgary if I had to. Fortunately, Greyhound took me instead. I spent a couple of nights in the city so that I would be well-rested and focused. I also used mu time to pick
Urban Wildlife
After visiting the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary I headed to an urban park closer to the downtown. I didn't expect to see much in terms of birds (and I didn't) but it gave me an opportunity to play around with my camera and see a bit of wildlife I don't usually see close up. There actually IS a common merganser swimming around out there. Friendly neighbourhood squirrel. These little guys were all over
Inglewood
After a series of delays, many of which brought on by the May fire, I was finally able to get down to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in Calgary this past weekend. This place had long been on my radar. and while I doubted I would see anything new for my year list at least I got there, which was just fine with me. While it was quite overcast, it didn't rain and the temperature was a balmy 12C so I wa
Evening Down by the Bow By the time I reached Prince's Island Park, the last place I wanted to get to before my weekend concert, the light was really starting to fade on me. Again, I didn't see anything new but it gave me a chance to have some camera fun and grab a few close up

No comments: