Thursday, March 21, 2019

21 March - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 3

10 pm MDT

Piss Off Washington’s Power Players, Tune Into this Conference on the Israeli Lobby’s Impact on American Policy. Stream It Online Friday, or Access It Later for a Greater Grasp of the Issues than Most in Congress Have

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 56 seconds ago
*-by Skip Kaltenheuser* The sixth annual conference on the Israeli lobby’s influence on American policy is being held on Friday, March 22nd at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. I’m hoping that the mainstream media won’t hold to past form, committing media malpractice by virtually ignoring this important conference. It is the thinking person’s antidote to the AIPAC conference that follows in a couple days, where American political figures of all stripes will genuflect and kow tow to the far, farther and farthest right that runs Israel. After watching displays like that of... more »

Biden-Abrams…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 minutes ago
The club sure is testing this one hard:

Sanctimonious Comey Heads Toward the Exit…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 minutes ago
The pontificating, smug, condescending and sanctimonious former FBI Director; who appointed himself the arbiter of all moral virtue; is apparently attempting to steer his high-horse toward the exit of a Mueller narrative he created. In typical leftist fashion, James Comey … Continue reading →

A different perspective on transgender activism

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 5 minutes ago
“Four years ago, I wrote about my decision to live as a woman in The New York Times, writing that I had wanted to live “authentically as the woman that I have always been,” and had “effectively traded my white … Continue reading →

This Means War: Would China Dare to Try and Sink 2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers?

Michael Peck at Test Feed Using Fields - 7 minutes ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Imagine what happens next. *Now comes Admiral Lou, who represents what seems to be a growing Chinese belief that America is too weak to fight. The Chinese are certainly not the first: the Germans and Japanese thought the same in 1941 (perhaps China should remember that the Japanese thought the Chinese were weaklings in the 1930s).* Admiral Lou Yuan is China’s Curtis LeMay. (This first appeared back in January.) LeMay, the U.S. Air Force general who torched Japanese cities and later headed Strategic Air Command, was notorious for his bellicosity. In ... more »

Publisher’s Platform: Yuma Romaine Growers, let’s not forget your Consumers

Bill Marler at Food Safety News - 9 minutes ago
I was reading on Food Safety News, “Yuma romaine growers hopeful harvest will end without E. coli issues” https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2019/03/yuma-romaine-growers-hopeful-harvest-will-end-without-e-coli-issues/ today and could not help but think that what was missing was a story of a customer. Here one is: Jordan Anglen is a 24-year-old young man residing in Meridian, Idaho with his girlfriend Josie. Jordan was among... Continue Reading

US Completely Invalidates All Of Its Own Arguments About Crimea

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 15 minutes ago
Well the worst Putin Puppet of all time is at it again, this time tweeting that the US must recognize the Golan Heights as part of Israel despite the fact that the Israeli occupation of that Syrian land is illegal under international law. “After 52 […]

Musical Interlude: Monty Python, "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 31 minutes ago
Monty Python, "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life"

Final costs details are released in Philip Morris v. Australia following request by IAReporter

bilaterals.org - 41 minutes ago
22-Mar-2019 The Commonwealth of Australia has released the full details of the costs order made by the tribunal in the high-profile investment treaty case brought by tobacco multinational Philip Morris.

Trade agreements put our right to water at risk

bilaterals.org - 41 minutes ago
22-Mar-2019 Trade agreements like the RCEP are designed to make it easier for foreign multinational corporations to invest and do business. In doing so, they put the rights of citizens and workers second to profits.

New Zealand Plays Into Terrorist’s Hands; Embraces Censorship in Wake of Deadly Attacks

C. Mitchell Shaw at rss - 54 minutes ago
[image: new-zealand-plays-into-terrorist-s-hands-embraces-censorship-in-wake-of-deadly-attacks] Following last week’s deadly shootings at two New Zealand mosques that left 50 dead and many more seriously injured, Internet Service Providers in New Zealand have responded by implementing outright censorship of content related to the shootings. That censorship is manifested in different ways — from blocking certain content to barring access to entire alternative news sites. Major social media companies had already begun purging and censoring posts about the shootings, but the CEOs of ma... more »

GOP Won More Seats in 2018 Than Suggested by Vote Share

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 55 minutes ago
Republicans may have benefited from a built-in advantage in some states, based on how political districts were drawn, that prevented deeper losses or helped them hold on to power.

U.S. May Halt Delivering F-35s To Turkey

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 4th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, conduct flight training operations over the Utah Test and Training Range on Feb 14, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee) *Reuters:* *Exclusive: U.S. may soon pause preparations for delivering F-35s to Turkey* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States could soon freeze preparations for delivering F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, officials told Reuters, in what would be the strongest signal yet by Washington that Ankara cannot have both the advanced aircraft and R... more »

Venezuelan Intelligence Agents Seize Opposition Leader Juan Guaido's Chief Of Staff

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Dichas investigaciones condujeron a la detención de Roberto Marrero (49) y Luis Alberto Páez Salazar (34) responsables directos de la organización de estos grupos criminales. Durante un allanamiento se les incautó un lote de armas de guerra y dinero efectivo en divisa extranjera. pic.twitter.com/K1lRJzlZfS — MPPRIJP (@MIJPVenezuela) March 21, 2019 *USA Today: **Venezuelan forces kidnap opposition leader Juan Guaido's chief of staff in raid* WASHINGTON – Venezuelan intelligence officials kidnapped opposition leader Juan Guaido's chief of staff and ransacked a second opposition off... more »

Musical Interlude: George Winston, “Variations on Pachebel”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
George Winston, “Variations on Pachebel”

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"M78 isn't really hiding in planet Earth's night sky. About 1,600 light-years away and nestled in the nebula rich constellation Orion, the large, bright, reflection nebula is well-known to telescopic skygazers. But this gorgeous image of M78 was selected as the winner of the Hidden Treasures 2010 astrophotography competition. Held by the European Southern Observatory (ESO), the competition challenged amateur astronomers to process data from ESO's astronomical archive in search of cosmic gems. *Click image for larger size.* The winning entry shows off amazing details within bluish M78... more »

"Crabs in a Bucket"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"*Crabs in a Bucket"* by Sarah Robinson "When I was a little girl, I lived very close (an hour and fifteen minutes) to the Florida panhandle beaches. Which meant we spent a TON of time there. Early evening was one of my favorite times to walk the beach with my mom and my older brothers. We were all clean and fed and slightly sun weary but still desperate to be outside. So, we would grab flashlights, dip nets and a bucket and search the ocean’s edge for crabs. We would catch a bucket full in an evening and drag them back home where my mom or my grandmother would cook them up into so... more »

Despite Massive Media Effort Justin Trudeau’s Judicial Corruption Scandal Won’t Go Away…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
The left-wing media in Canada is doing everything possible to shape, defend and protect Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from a corruption scandal created by his pressure to stop a criminal case against SNC-Lavalin. {Background Here} and {Update Here}. The … Continue reading →

Arab League goes against Trump, rejects Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit announced that the league fully supports Syrian sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “The League of Arab States fully supports Syria’s right for its occupied territory. We have a specific position, based on resolutions, on this issue,” Aboul Gheit said on Thursday. The official insisted that the Golan Heights were occupied territory belonging to Syria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia’s Su-57 and America’s F-22 no match for 6th generation fighters: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
Theorists of future warfare posit that inexpensive and expendable networked drones may prove far more difficult to defend against than a small number of costly and well-protected weapons platforms and missiles. However, sixth-generation fighters will likely also work with larger, faster and fancier drones to serve as sensor-bearing scouts, weapons platforms, and decoys. The American […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian Navy holds military drills off the coast of Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s frigate Admiral Essen has practiced counter-measures to repel a massive missile attack by a hypothetical enemy in an exercise in the Mediterranean, the fleet’s press-service told the media on Thursday. “The air defense crews of the Black Sea frigate Admiral Essen practiced measures to protect a base facility from a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Golan Heights: Trump Wants It Recognized as Israel’s Land — War Provocation

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
It’s time for US to fully recognize Israel’s ‘sovereignty’ over disputed Golan Heights – Trump by https://www.rt.com/ US President Donald Trump has said that the time has come for the United States to “fully recognize” Israel’s sovereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, seized from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967. – In a tweet […]

Russian Su-27 Jet Escorts US B-52H Bomber Over International Waters of Baltic Sea

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT Published on Mar 21, 2019 Russian Ministry of Defence released footage of US Air Force’s nuclear capable bomber B-52H Stratofortress over international waters of the Baltic Sea. According to the ministry, Russian airspace control detected the bomber at a considerable distance from the Russian border, and sent a pair of Su-27 fighter jets to […]

Theresa May Confirms that UK Will Not Be Able to Leave EU with a Deal in Time

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT Published on Mar 21, 2019 Despite two parliament defeats of her Brexit deal, Prime Minister Theresa May has pressed on with the EU-backed offer, urging MPs to vote for the deal and, in an address to the nation, vowing to “get on with” exiting the union. “We will now not leave on time with […]

German Politicians Want US Ambassador Out Over His Criticism of Berlin’s NATO Military Contributions

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT Published on Mar 21, 2019 While Angela Merkel says Berlin is ‘committed’ to boosting military expenses, figures from the budget draft proposal suggest Germany’s efforts are still way below what NATO expects. German military expenses are in the public eye this week as a budget draft proposal is due to be presented on Wednesday. […]

Nolte: CNN’s Trump Hatred Results in Double Digit Rating Collapse

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Nolte: CNN’s Trump Hatred Results in Double Digit Rating Collapse by JOHN NOLTE, https://www.breitbart.com/ Last place CNN’s already humiliating ratings nosedived by double digits last week. – Even more than usual, some ten days ago the far-left CNN launched a 24/7 jihad against President Trump, going so far as to question his mental health, his […]

Trump Tweet on British Opens Spring Offensive Against the Coup

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
The western Illuminati is ruled by the Satanic bloodlines out of Europe. These are the Old Black (as in EVIL) Nobility of Europe headed by the British Monarchy. There is a clear split between the factions, IMO, ie. between the European and American Illuminati. Or if you prefer a split between the Gnostic Illuminati (which […]

‘Refuse Whitewash of Israel’s Crimes’: Roger Waters Calls for Eurovision Boycott

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
‘Refuse Whitewash of Israel’s Crimes’: Roger Waters Calls for Eurovision Boycott by Aya Chajut, https://www.haaretz.com/ Ex-Pink Floyd frontman argues artists who opt out of contest set for May in ‘apartheid’ Tel Aviv will be ‘remembered for standing on the right side of history’ – Former Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters has urged all delegations set […]

Professor Norman Finkelstein(Jew): Israel Is An Apartheid State

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy of the […]

Lebanon’s FM Says US ‘Deal of the Century’ Will Not Survive

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Lebanon’s FM Says US ‘Deal of the Century’ Will Not Survive by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Lebanese Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil said the US anticipated Middle East Peace Initiative is known as “deal of the century” “will be born dead” and “will not survive”. – Speaking to a local TV channel on Tuesday night, Bassil said “we want […]

Professor Stephen Cohen: US Cold Warriors Escalate Toward Actual War with Russia

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Professor Stephen Cohen: US Cold Warriors Escalate Toward Actual War with Russia by https://www.rt.com/ Heedless of the consequences, or perhaps welcoming them, America’s Cold Warriors and their media platforms have recently escalated their rhetoric against Russia, especially in March. – Anyone who has lived through or studied the preceding forty-year Cold War will recognize the […]

Big Tech Announces Plan To Censor All Conservatives & Christians On A Planetary Scale

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Big Tech Announces Plan To Censor All Conservatives & Christians On A Planetary Scale by https://www.infowars.com/ Share this link far and wide to join Infowars in the battle to protect the First Amendment – Alex Jones hosts this Wednesday transmission to cover the top news of the day and to expose the globalist gameplan. Big […]

BASEL III…… Q&A with Lynette Zang

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
ITM Trading Streamed live 23 hours ago Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/basel… 1. JR: Have you had a chance to review Basel III? Doesn’t this mean that when you go to take money out of your depositor bank, the money won’t be there? Am I right in believing this is absolutely the end […]

U.S. Officials Worry That India- Pakistan Tensions Can Re-Escalate

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*Reuters:* *U.S. remains concerned about India-Pakistan tensions: official* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States remains concerned about India-Pakistan tensions as the nuclear-armed countries’ militaries remain on alert nearly three weeks after their most dangerous confrontation in decades, a senior U.S. administration official said on Wednesday. The official also indicated that the Trump administration does not think Pakistan has adequately cracked down on the Islamist extremists who claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on Indian security forces that triggered last month... more »

Chemo underdosing bungle could have been avoided, inquest finds

Camron Slessor And Leah MacLennan at Just In - 2 hours ago
An inquest into the deaths of four cancer patients finds a chemotherapy underdosing bungle could have been avoided if protocols in place at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital had been adopted at Flinders Medical Centre and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Authorities warn white supremacists 'you are on our radar' in Australia after Christchurch mosque attack

Andrew Greene at Just In - 2 hours ago
The New Zealand terror attacks prompt one of Australia's top law officials to warn white supremacists face greater surveillance if they seek to cause harm.

'This is going to flatten everything': Cyclone Trevor evacuees fearing the worst

Kristy O'Brien at Just In - 2 hours ago
As residents bid farewell to their houses and home towns, many are haunted by uncertainty as one of the worst storms in memory threatens to destroy everything they have built.

Sydney man contracts HIV despite taking preventative pills

Mark Reddie at Just In - 2 hours ago
A Sydney man has become the second gay Australian to contract HIV despite taking medication that promises to prevent the spread of the disease, which was last year put on Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

'A disgrace': Wild crowd brawl mars AFL season opener

Just In - 2 hours ago
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says the league will consider banning fans who took part in an ugly crowd brawl that marred the first match of the AFL season at the MCG last night.

Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke reveals she survived two brain aneurysms since show started

Just In - 2 hours ago
The "Mother of Dragons" says she had her first aneurysm in 2011 at the age of 24 after suffering "serious stress" while promoting the first season of Game of Thrones.

'New Zealand is unbreakable': Imam says Christchurch victims did not die in vain

Just In - 2 hours ago
The call to prayer is broadcast live across New Zealand and thousands of people gather at the Al Noor mosque, a week after 50 people were killed in a terrorist attack in Christchurch.

Brexit delay approved by EU, conditional on Westminster's support for Theresa May's deal

Just In - 2 hours ago
European Union leaders will offer to delay Brexit until May 22, but only if British Prime Minister Theresa May can summon support from MPs who have rejected her deal twice, otherwise London will be held to a final deadline of April 12.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Unleashed

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves his hand, as he delivers a speech on the first day of Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz in Mashhad, northeast of Tehran, Iran March 21, 2019. Khamenei.ir/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:** Iran will boost defence capabilities despite U.S. pressure - Khamenei* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran is determined to boost its defence capabilities despite mounting pressure from the United States and its allies to curb its ballistic missile programme, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday. “We need to take Iran to a point that enemy und...more »

The Poet: Langston Hughes, "Dreams"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
*"Dreams"* "Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow." - Langston Hughes

"After A Time..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
“After a time, you may find that *having* is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as wanting. It is not logical, but it is often true.” - Mr. Spock, “Star Trek”, "Amok Time"

It’s Time to Tell the Truth: Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy Supports Ilhan Omar’s Critique of Israel

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 2 hours ago
Link: http://youtu.be/aAEwCQApNMc From DemocracyNow.org: “It’s Time to Tell the Truth: Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy Supports Ilhan Omar’s Critique of Israel … Continue reading →

Trump Officials Used Personal Emails For Official Business Related To Transfer Of Nuclear Technology To Saudi; Kushner Using WhatsApp As Part Of Official White House Duties

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 2 hours ago
“* Abbe Lowell, personal counsel for Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, confirmed that Mr. Kushner has been using WhatsApp as … Continue reading →

Musical Interlude: Metallica, "Nothing Else Matters"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
Metallica, "Nothing Else Matters"

March 21: I don't like this one, either. But this is reality.

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 2 hours ago
This morning, I awoke early to get busy on the blog. But it wouldn't work. Most of my text was off the screen. As well, tiny problems kept interrupting. Eventually, in desperation, I took my computer to a repair shop. The shop keeper plugged it in. Everything was working perfectly. So now, I'm very late---too late to finish a normal blog. So I'll try something different. For the most part, our news is put to us as an incident. Would that it were. We follow the news in a detached sort of way, buoyed by illusions of what we are and what we can do. If only that were true.... The re... more »

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
Brasov, Romania. Thanks for stopping by!

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dunford To Meet With Google Over Their Ties With China

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*Defense News:* *Dunford to meet with Google for ‘debate’ on Chinese ties* WASHINGTON — For the second time in a week, the Pentagon’s top uniformed officer has taken a shot at Google, warning that the tech company’s investments in China are doing long-term damage to America’s security. But Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he also plans to meet with the tech giant to "debate” about its roles and responsibilities as a commercial enterprise versus how much the firm owes to America as its home nation. “In my judgment, us assisting the Chinese military i... more »

“The Mass Conspiracy Of Blame Avoidance”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
*“The Mass Conspiracy Of Blame Avoidance”* by Paul Rosenberg "If you can ever get far enough from the status quo, one of the most shocking sights you’ll see is the mass conspiracy of blame avoidance. This phenomenon is so pervasive that most people go their entire lives without taking serious notice of it. It simply *is*, and the possibility of another way has never occurred to them. People do see this from time to time of course, but only as it intrudes on them personally. And even then, they generally wander away from the conflict and slide back into the conspiracy, wondering wh... more »

"In A Nation Ruled By Swine..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
"In a nation ruled by swine, all pigs are upwardly mobile- and the rest of us are f•••ed until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. We owe that to ourselves and our crippled self-image as something better than a nation of panicked sheep." - Hunter S. Thompson, "The Great Shark Hunt"

The Sugar Conspiracy – Papers Expose Industry Plot to Frame Fat for Heart Disease

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 2 hours ago
*GMI Reporter* - Sugar industry execs have tried to hide the real dangers of sugar.

‘Smiling Depression’ – It’s Possible to Be Depressed While Appearing Happy

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 2 hours ago
*Olivia Remes* - Do you know anyone who is going through this?

Chelsea Manning Believes Grand Jury May Be ‘Perjury Trap,’ According To Unsealed Documents

Kevin Gosztola at Shadowproof - 2 hours ago
Documents show Chelsea Manning's attorneys are concerned prosecutors in the WikiLeaks grand jury investigation may be trying to draw her into a “perjury trap.” The post Chelsea Manning Believes Grand Jury May Be ‘Perjury Trap,’ According To Unsealed Documents appeared first on Shadowproof.

"Conspiracy Theory"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
*"Conspiracy Theory"* by Paul Craig Roberts "In the United States “conspiracy theory” is the name given to explanations that differ from those that serve the ruling oligarchy, the establishment or whatever we want to call those who set and control the agendas and the explanations that support the agendas. The explanations imposed on us by the ruling class are themselves conspiracy theories. Moreover, they are conspiracy theories designed to hide the real conspiracy that our rulers are operating. For example, the official explanation of 9/11 is a conspiracy theory. Some Muslims, ma... more »

"Baseball's Haves And Have Nots"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 2 hours ago
*"Baseball's Haves And Have Nots"* by Peter Funt "As a social experiment I once asked random people on the street what they would do if they won $10 million. One earnest woman said she would buy a new computer. A young man indicated he would pay off his student loan. While I had been specific about “$10 million,” it soon became clear that what most people were able to process from my question was “a lot of money.” Moreover, they related the query to their own immediate needs. I imagine if I had asked the same question of a homeless person he might have said, “a warm blanket.” On th... more »

The Last ISIS Stronghold In Syria Has Fallen

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*FOX News:* *ISIS caliphate has crumbled and last stronghold liberated, Fox News has learned* BAGHOUZ, Syria -- The caliphate has crumbled, and the final offensive is over. While the official announcement hasn’t yet been made – Fox News has been told that this village, the last ISIS stronghold, is liberated. It’s the first time since we’ve been here in Syria for five days that the bombs have stopped dropping and the gunfire has disappeared. We have witnessed the end of the caliphate – the brutal empire that once ruled over 8 million people – is gone. Troops here are now bringin... more »

Cesar Sayoc Pleads Guilty to Mailing Bombs to Trump Foes

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
He sent 16 rudimentary bombs — none of which detonated — to targets including Hillary Clinton, former Vice President Joe Biden, several members of Congress, former President Barack Obama and actor Robert De Niro. Devices were also mailed to CNN offices in New York and Atlanta.

Deadly Web Speech: ‘The Only Thing That Was Surprising Was That It Happened in New Zealand’

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
Following the massacre of 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, Muslims weighed in on the daily impacts of online hate and misinformation.

First Artificial Intelligence Google Doodle Features Bach

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
Google is celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach with its first artificial intelligence-powered Doodle.

Woman Knits Suit Out of Plastic Bags

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
The finished garment is quite chic, with a tweedy look from green printing on the brown bags.

Did DoubleTree Hotels Display a Sign Denying Service to Military Members?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
"Two Supervisor-level employees, who have since been terminated, made poor decisions including displaying a sign that they created."

ACLU: Black Man Detained While Moving into Own Home

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
He was also allegedly blocked by the police chief from filing a racial bias complaint with the department.

Happy Mother’s Day 2019 : Egyptian Edition

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 3 hours ago
Happy Mother’s Day to all beautiful mothers in the Arab world. We celebrate Mother’s Day in Egypt and the Arab World on 21st March each year thanks to Ali and Mostafa Amin. I know it is late but I want to celebrate all those beautiful ladies in the Arab world with this beautiful shot taken by photographer Muhammed Eldur last year for a mother and her son. [image: Mohamed Eldor] Your mother is your only audience by Mohamed Eldor That child dancing happily while his mother was his only audience was spotted by Eldur while attending one of the Moulids in some governorate last year. All th... more »

"How It Really Is"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 3 hours ago
Quoting Crocodile Dundee: "No worries, mate!" Any number times 0 still = 0, remember? And what a bunch of 0's it is, too!

International Trade Unions Condemn Recognition of Guaidó

STOCKHOLM, Mar 21 (IPS) - More than 60 countries have recognized Juan Guaidó as legitimate interim president. But among international trade unions, support for Venezuelan self-determination is resolute. Read the full story, “International Trade Unions Condemn Recognition of Guaidó”, on globalissues.org →

Call for Returnee Migrants to Join Forces to Fight Irregular Migration

COTONOU, Benin, Mar 21 (IPS) - Elhadj Mohamed Diallo wants to make sure that others won't experience what he has lived through. The former irregular migrant who has returned home to Guinea from a jail in North Africa is calling on his fellow returnee migrants to establish associations in their respective countries, which will serve as powerful platforms to combat irregular migration across the continent. Read the full story, “Call for Returnee Migrants to Join Forces to Fight Irregular Migration”, on globalissues.org →

Executive Order’s Free-Speech Provisions Draw Criticism

LaMont Jones at Diverse - 3 hours ago
President Donald J. Trump’s signing of a controversial executive order Thursday was met with immediate criticism from areas of higher education, particularly aspects intended to address a perception that some schools are intolerant of conservative political views.

Question of the Day: "What should people do when they’re having to confront a criminal by themselves?"

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 3 hours ago
After the Christchurch atrocity, and the political reaction to it, crime researcher Dr. John Lott asks the obvious question: *"Police are extremely important in stopping crime, but the police can’t be there all the time. The police themselves understand that they virtually always arrive on the crime scene after the crime has occurred. And that raises a real question, what should people do when they’re having to confront a criminal by themselves?"* Anyone like to have a crack at answering that? Because your politicians haven't. And won't. . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Pe... more »

Behind the Curtain: Oil Supply and Prices

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 3 hours ago
John Tamny writes March 21, 2019 at Real Clear Energy In His Saudi Arabia Documentary, Fareed Zakaria Omitted How Powerless the Country Is The 1973 embargo “did not imply that we could reduce imports to the United States…[T]he world is really just one market. So the embargo was more symbolic than anything else.” Those were […]

Feel the Burden: an Apology, Somber Reflections and Incremental Wisdom Gained

Teodrose Fikre at The Ghion Journal - 3 hours ago
It’s been a wild 24 hours; the onslaught of criticism and insults I’ve received for having the audacity to criticize David Sirota, Brie Joy Gray and their new boss Bernie Sanders has been quite the experience. Everyone who’s tasted from the cup of fame eventually regrets it; if what I’ve been treated to is a sip of prominence, I want none of it. However, I’ve learned a lot about myself and the human psyche in… The post Feel the Burden: an Apology, Somber Reflections and Incremental Wisdom Gained appeared first on The Ghion Journal.

Scientists discover two enzymes linked to pancreatic cancer – paving way to more precise treatment.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 3 hours ago
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6831515/Scientists-discover-two-enzymes-linked-pancreatic-cancer-paving-way-precise-treatment.html?ito=social-facebook Advertisements

How many people go bankrupt from cancer

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 3 hours ago
https://bigthink.com/politics-current-affairs/how-much-does-cancer-cost?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1553177300

World Happiness Report finds U.S. is least happy it’s ever been.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 3 hours ago
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/21/americans-are-unhappiest-theyve-ever-been-un-report-finds-an-epidemic-addictions-could-be-blame/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.6e5c820cdef2

SpaceX will blast people across the Atlantic in a rocket in under 30 minutes by 2030.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 3 hours ago
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6830075/SpaceX-blast-people-Atlantic-rocket-30-minutes-2030.html?ito=social-facebook&fbclid=IwAR3QS8lOZqDyqRySEH0HNUJF0IwqVXG6BhkzhV2C-oHXOX10nf8uDL717So

‘We want to desexualise’: Broncos cheer squad rebranded

Matt Eaton at Just In - 3 hours ago
From tonight, the Brisbane Broncos will no longer have cheerleaders — they'll henceforth be a dance squad, replete with new outfits, in a bid to "desexualise" the female dancers.

NSW Government loses last-ditch effort over Bowraville murders

Jamelle Wells at Just In - 3 hours ago
The High Court shuts down the NSW Government's effort to have a man tried over the murders of three Aboriginal children near Bowraville, on the state's mid-north coast.

Regulation of healthcare support staff needed amid 'chronic illness tsunami'

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 3 hours ago
About 70 per cent of the Australian aged care workforce consists of staff who are not adequately regulated, trained or supervised, a new report form the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) reveals.

Georgina Downer's $127,000 bowls club novelty cheque to be audited

Just In - 3 hours ago
A novelty cheque presented to a South Australian bowls club by Liberal candidate for Mayo Georgina Downer will be investigated by the National Audit Office, to assess whether the grant was politically motivated.

With one tweet Donald Trump changes decades of US Middle East policy

Just In - 3 hours ago
The US President's decision to use Twitter to publicly back Israel's sovereignty over the contentious Golan Heights marks a dramatic shift in US position, while appearing to provide support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election campaign.

Fickle electorate, feral media, brutal polls: for Labor, the real test lies ahead

Michelle Grattan at Just In - 3 hours ago
Labor must balance hubris with humility as it prepares for a real possibility of government, writes Michelle Grattan.

EU leaders agree to May 22 Brexit delay, but only if UK passes divorce deal

Just In - 3 hours ago
European Union leaders will offer to delay Brexit until May 22, but only if British Prime Minister Theresa May can summon support from MPs who have rejected her deal twice, otherwise London will be held to a final deadline of April 12.

Cameron Bancroft named captain of English county side after ball-tampering ban

Just In - 3 hours ago
Three months after his return to cricket from his ban for ball tampering, former Australian Test opener Cameron Bancroft is a controversial choice as skipper for English county side Durham.

A journalist was awarded $180k in PTSD damages. For media outlets, it's a 'wake-up call'

Farz Edraki And Damien Carrick at Just In - 3 hours ago
In a world first ruling, a Victorian court found The Age newspaper was responsible for a journalist's PTSD, and awarded her $180,000. The case offers significant lessons for all media outlets on how to deal with trauma.

Facebook left millions of user passwords readable in plain text 'for years'

Just In - 3 hours ago
Facebook says it discovered in January that staff were able to read millions of users' passwords, but a security expert says in some cases they had been stored in plain text since 2012.

ASX poised for a solid day on the back of Wall Street buying

Sue Lannin at Just In - 3 hours ago
If the Fed's message about growth wasn't that positive, Wall Street traders weren't listening as they bid up stocks overnight.

Federal Government pledges $2b for Melbourne-Geelong fast rail

Just In - 3 hours ago
Construction on a high-speed rail line, cutting the trip between Melbourne and Geelong to just 32 minutes, would begin in about 18 months under a plan announced by the Federal Government, with the election less than two months away.

Cyclones Trevor and Veronica are stirring up a storm of questions

Kate Doyle at Just In - 3 hours ago
Isn't it late for a cyclone? Why two at once? Could they collide? And between Trevor and Veronica, what happened to U? Your questions answered.

Fact Check: Which state uses the most solar energy?

Just In - 3 hours ago
Gladys Berejiklian claims the largest use of solar energy is in NSW. But South Australia and Queensland might have something to say about that. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

There's a lot going right at Freo, but the actions of a few keep making life difficult for everyone

Clint Thomas at Just In - 3 hours ago
Too often at Fremantle recently, those left struggling with unresolved issues or facing questions about their conduct, are making it difficult for those trying to take the club forward, writes Clint Thomas.

"Economic Market Snapshot 3/21/19"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 3 hours ago
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post-Market Wrap 3/21/19" - 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 Fed Has 'Returned the Punch Bowl'"* by Brian Maher "The Federal Reserve has essentially “returned the punch bowl,” says one analyst, and is “encouraging everybody to have a drink.” Barman Jerome Powell set the bowl down yesterday afternoon at 2:00 Eastern. And rang the bell. The market had a swig... more »

Motive Synergy – Fox News Hires Joe Biden Former Chief-of-Staff…..

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
As they say… things get clearer with more data. The activity behind the curtain starts to make more sense. Thanks to an article from Newsmax we now get to see the fourth corner of the 2020 Fox News motives: NEWSMAX … Continue reading →

Trump Has No Path To Reelection That Doesn't Go Through Florida

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
Yesterday, at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Tallahassee mayor Andrew Gillum talked about how he plans to work with Bring It Home Florida towards blocking Trump's reelection bid by helping register more voters in the nation's biggest swing state. This is what Florida party affiliation registration looks like right now: *•* Democrats- 4,965,139 *•* Republicans- 4,718,813 *•* Independents- 3,593,623 *•* Minor parties- 119,488 When Mike Bloomberg announced he wasn't running for president after all, he said he would run massive voter registration drives and turnout eff... more »

Michitsuna no Haha (935-995) and Japanese female literature

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 4 hours ago
Michitsuna no Haha (935-995) and Japanese female literature Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese female writer (diarist) and waka poet Michitsuna no Haha (Michitsuna’s mother) was born in 935 and she passed away in 995. Her writings, or diaries of truth and lament, highlight the trials and tribulations that she faced during her […]

New Jersey governor: Push to legalize recreational marijuana is short on votes

Roger Fillion at Marijuana Business Daily - 4 hours ago
Days ahead of a planned vote in the Legislature that would make New Jersey the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday the measure is short of the votes needed to pass next week. The Democrat spoke during a news conference alongside more than a dozen supporters of the bill, including […] New Jersey governor: Push to legalize recreational marijuana is short on votes is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

F-35s vs. North Korea: Who Wins the Battle for the Sky in a Second Korean War?

Dave Majumdar at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* We have an idea. *Indeed, as Jerry Hendrix wrote for The National Interest, any air strike would have to hit their targets simultaneously while Aegis missile defense ships stood ready to shoot down any North Korean ballistic missiles headed toward South Korea and Japan.* In the event a war were to break out on the Korean peninsula, American airpower would play a key role. *(This first appeared in 2017.)* Initially, the burden would likely fall to the Pentagon’s fleet of stealth aircraft including the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, F-35 Joint Stri... more »

Warship Warriors: 5 Deadliest Navy Ships on Planet Earth (Above Water)

Kyle Mizokami at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The list of lists. *The first ship in class, Arleigh Burke, was laid down in 1988 and entered service in 1991. The class has been in almost continuous construction since, with a brief pause in the 2010s. The ships are 505 feet long and displace up to 7,900 tons, with older ships weighing more. Four LM2500 gas turbines drive the ships to speeds in excess of thirty knots.* Great-power competition is back, and so are surface navies. As any student of history will tell you nationalist rivalries drive naval construction, going back to the days of the Gre... more »

Naval Disaster: What's It Feels Like to Watch an Aircraft Carrier Die

Warfare History Network at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * "I knew I was not a hero. I was just a survivor." *I heard a few guys holler “Taxi!” at the lifeboats; some whistled and waved. I was saving my breath in case I had to make another mad dash.* *BACKSTORY:** After working in a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp in Idaho, Ray Daves enlisted in the Navy in the spring of 1938 and reported for basic training the following year. He was at Pearl Harbor, serving at Pacific Fleet Headquarters as a radioman, when the Japanese attacked; he was wounded in the hand. Afterward, he requested sea duty on... more »

The Greatest Strength Climate “Science” has is that it has existed in the shadows; That is all about to change

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 4 hours ago
CEI Leads Coalition Letter on Commission on Climate Security A letter sent to president Trump supports Dr. Will Happer, has dozens of supporters. Dear President Trump, The undersigned organizations and individuals write to express our strong support for the proposed President’s Commission on Climate Security. It is our understanding that this commission, which is being … Continue reading "The Greatest Strength Climate “Science” has is that it has existed in the shadows; That is all about to change"

Trump Signs Exec. Order – Free Speech On Campus

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 4 hours ago
Trumps signs and Executive Order for Free Speech on college campuses. Continue reading →

fentanyl scenes

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 4 hours ago
Castle Crags ................................................................................................................................. The driver, identified by authorities as 46-year-old Felipe Genao-Minaya, appeared nervous and was “shaking visibly in the truck,” according the court records. During the stop, the trooper became suspicious of criminal activity — the driver stated that he and his passenger, 52-year-old Nelson Nunez, were driving an empty truck and could not say what their previous load was. He did not have an electronic... more »

Bayer Loses Billions as 2nd Jury Determines RoundUp Weed Killer Causes Cancer

Admin at Health Impact News - 4 hours ago
Bayer AG has suffered its second major legal defeat after purchasing Monsanto Co. and inheriting its controversial herbicide, RoundUp, the world's most popular weedkiller. The active ingredient in RoundUp, glyphosate, has been linked to cancer and other health problems, while Bayer and Monsanto, along with the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have denied any links. Earlier this week, a second jury in California has determined that a man who sprayed RoundUp on his property for decades is responsible for his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This recent defeat in court now opens up t... more »

TRUMP IN A LANDSLIDE! (OR MAYBE NOT.)

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 4 hours ago
Politico reports: President Donald Trump has a low approval rating. He is engaging in bitter Twitter wars and facing metastasizing investigations. But if the election were held today, he’d likely ride to a second term in a huge landslide, according to multiple economic models with strong track records of picking presidential winners and losses. Credit a strong U.S. economy featuring low unemployment, rising wages and low gas prices — along with the historic advantage held by incumbent presidents. We can't dismiss the possibility -- maybe even the likelihood -- of a Trump win. Nine... more »

Signature Politics

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 5 hours ago
There was a time when a good part of my political work was organised around petitions. For calling attention to an issue and, of course, selling the ubiquitous newspapers, we found them a handy tool. As a form of activism or expression of solidarity, signing a petition is the least time consuming and cost-free type of political participation there is - bar sharing a Facebook post or retweeting something. This is why people need to calm down about the Revoke Article 50 and remain in the EU petition currently ongoing and be clear about what it can achieve. It clearly has tapped into ... more »

ICE Foils Two N.Y. Attempts To Help Illegals Escape, One Bites Off Agent’s Fingertip

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: ice-foils-two-ny-attempts-to-loose-illegals-one-bites-off-agents-fingertip] New York City’s sanctuary policy proved yet again why illegal aliens must be rounded up and deported, but at least the victim in this crime lived.

Conscription Is Slavery

Jacob G. Hornberger at Peace and Prosperity - 5 hours ago
[image: undefined] Last month a federal judge in Texas declared the all-male military draft to be unconstitutional because it applies only to men and not also to women. The decision flies in the face of a decision by the Supreme Court in 1981 that upheld the constitutionality of the draft-registration process. Back then, however, women were not permitted to serve in combat roles, which was the justification for the Court’s ruling. Today, women are permitted to serve in combat roles, a point cited by that Texas federal judge. While the controversy might seem academic given that we ha... more »

On The Anniversary Of The Iraq Invasion, Bush Press Secretary Claims Bush Didn’t Lie

Caitlin Johnstone at Peace and Prosperity - 5 hours ago
[image: undefined] On the sixteenth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, as the US government threatens punitive action against International Criminal Court investigators for attempting to look into US war crimes, former George W Bush administration Press Secretary Ari Fleischer has decided to publish a Twitter thread claiming that Bush did not lie to the world about Iraq. Here is a transcript of the full thread by Fleischer: The Iraq war began sixteen years ago tomorrow. There is a myth about the war that I have been meaning to set straight for years. After no WMDs were found, th... more »

Assyrian New Year Festival to Usher in Year 6769

More than 20,000 people are expected at this year's Assyrian New Year Festival on Sunday, March 31 at Fairfield Showground. The festival has grown in recent years with the increase in newly arrived refugees from Syria and Iraq with organisers tipping last year's record crowd of 15,000 to be eclipsed.

Basra Museum Opening Sparks Hopes of Cultural Revival in Post-war Iraq

Visitors tour the newly opened Sumer gallery in southern Iraq's Basra museum. ( AFP)Basra Museum opened its doors to the public this week in another step towards restoring the country's cultural heritage damaged in conflicts dating back almost four decades to the war with Iran.

"You do not defy terrorism and defend our democracy by throwing out democratic procedure such as parliamentary scrutiny and the public's right to submit in full, at the first sign of trouble..." Bonus #QotD

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 5 hours ago
*"You do not defy terrorism and defend our democracy by throwing out democratic procedure such as parliamentary scrutiny and the public's right to submit in full, at the first sign of trouble...* * "We're missing out on the opportunity to make better laws and have more details come to light about how we can do better..."* * "But we're also, symbolically, allowing the terrorist to achieve his goal and dishonouring the victims by changing New Zealand away from a place that has a sober law-making process with parliamentary scrutiny and public input, and rushing things through at ... more »

The Real Cost Of Decarbonisation Revealed By Sir David MacKay In 2011

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 5 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The late Professor Sir David MacKay, formerly chief scientific adviser to DECC, was an ardent proponent of the need to decarbonise the UK economy. But he was also an honest man, not afraid to challenge government policy, such as frequently arguing that renewable energy was a waste of time. Back in […]

Universal Golf Lessons

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 5 hours ago
Solving global warming will require universal, common sense, golf background checks, to keep duffers from filling up the ocean with golf balls. And we need to get the terrorist USGA out of the way, to solve this critical problem. Teenage … Continue reading →

Groups Unite on HEA Priorities for Military-Connected Students

LaMont Jones at Diverse - 5 hours ago
Strengthening the GI Bill, institutional accountability and protecting military-connected families from unethical and illegal practices were among the top concerns that various veteran and military-service groups want to see addressed in a reauthorized Higher Education Act.

First Step or First Stumble?

Khalilah L. Brown-Dean at Diverse - 5 hours ago
Michelle Alexander’s 2010 book, The New Jim Crow, captured the sobering reality that the United States now locks up more people, per incident, than any other country in the world.

Stony Brook Receives NSF Grant to Support Alliance to Mentor, Recruit Minority Ph.D. STEM Faculty

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 5 hours ago
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has given a $1.7 million grant to the Stony Brook University Center for Inclusive Education to support the establishment of an alliance program that provides historically underrepresented minority Ph.D. students in STEM with career development in the hopes to recruiting them into faculty positions. Stony Brook created the alliance between […]

Nassau Community College Announces Next President

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 5 hours ago
The Nassau Community College (NCC) Board of Trustees have announced that Dr. Jermaine Williams has been named its next president, effective July 1. Williams currently serves as vice president for student affairs at North Shore Community College, where he has worked to reform academic advising and establish policies that address student housing and food insecurity. […]

Oops!

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 5 hours ago
A passenger aboard a French Air Force Rafale fighter aircraft had a shorter flight yesterday than he'd anticipated. A civilian passenger was accidentally ejected from a twin-seat Rafale B fighter jet *(example shown below - image courtesy of Wikipedia)* as the aircraft was taking off. The fighter jet was taking off ... for a training mission, on March 20, 2019. The pilot managed to land shortly after the incident. His hands were slightly injured by broken glass from the canopy. The passenger, a man in his sixties, was hospitalized. His back was reportedly injured as he fell on t... more »

Sketchy Cesar Sayoc Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Mailing “pipe bombs”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Everything about last year’s headline story just two-weeks before the mid-term election was weird; including the refusal of the FBI to state what ‘specifically’ was the material suspect Cesar Sayoc was accused of using to create his Acme looking pipe … Continue reading →

'We all huddled into a bathtub': When a category five cyclone unleashed its fury on a small town

Irena Ceranic And Kendall O'Connor at Just In - 6 hours ago
As rapidly-intensifying Cyclone Veronica threatens to wreak havoc on the Pilbara Coast, Exmouth residents look back 20 years at Cyclone Vance, which destroyed more than 100 homes and wiped out much of the town.

Cyclone Trevor intensifies off the Northern Territory, amid mass evacuation

Just In - 6 hours ago
Torrential rain in Darwin is swamping a tent city set up for hundreds of Cyclone Trevor evacuees from coastal communities, as the monster system bears down on the Northern Territory.

Toddler's parents urge others to install device that could have prevented near-fatal accident

Dariya Salmin And Meggie Morris at Just In - 6 hours ago
Six months ago, toddler Levi Smith was fighting for his life in hospital after being accidentally run over in the driveway of his home. His parents say it never would have happened if their car had a reversing camera.

When pearls were rubbish and shells were the prize

Ben Collins at Just In - 6 hours ago
The only pearl discovered in Indigenous archaeology was apparently spat into a garbage pile; the shells, on the other hand, were much sought after and traded across Australia.

Family that has bad luck with pets forges close ties with bone museum

Tim Wong-See at Just In - 6 hours ago
The death of a nine-year-old's pet guinea pig seems to have begun a run of bad luck for a family which now has the remains of four pets in the local bone museum.

How farmers won wild dog war to see lambs thrive for first time in years

Cara Jeffery And Rosie King at Just In - 6 hours ago
Michael and Beryl Ryan used to dread waking up to check their livestock each morning, fearful of the carnage they would find after wild dogs had gone through their property.

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Bob Dinn at balance10 - 6 hours ago
Castle Crags

Syrian Army seizes massive weapons cache in Homs (PHOTOS)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The Syrian military seized a large cache of weapons that were left behind by the jihadist rebels in the northern countryside of Homs on Thursday. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military discovered a variety of weapons inside the weapons cache, including medium-sized machine guns, rifles, and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

WATCH Russian fighters force US B-52 bombers change course

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
US and NATO planes have been regularly conducting flights close to Russia’s borders since 2014 sometimes forcing Russian jets to scramble and escort them during the flight in order to prevent airspace violations. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, a group of B-52 Stratofortress bombers approached Russia’s border in the skies over the Baltic Sea but then changed course when […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian Pantsir-S1 anti-missile systems in Kaliningrad drills (VIDEO)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile complexes carried out combat shootings at targets in the Kaliningrad region, as shown by footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence on Thursday. According to the press service of the Russian Baltic Fleet, the drills were held as a part of a field training competition ‘Keys of the sky’ for air […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: Trump calls on US to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 6 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday that it is time for his nation to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights region. After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which is of critical strategic and security importance […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The U.S. Air Force Spends Too Much

War Is Boring at Test Feed Using Fields - 6 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt-2 makes its way to a fueling boom suspended from a US Air Force KC-10 Extender during mid-air refueling support to Operation Inherent Resolve over Iraq and Syria air space, March 15, 2017. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed] But with plans for expansion, where will it make cuts? The U.S. Air Force has revealed what it thinks it needs to dominate the world’s skies in a potential conflict with Russia or China- and a new study claims the estimates might not be enough to win the day. In a rare move of underestimation... more »

Radioactive Pearl Harbor: The Plan to Launch a Nuclear War on Japan's Navy

WarIsBoring at Test Feed Using Fields - 6 hours ago
*WarIsBoring* *Security, Asia* Thankfully it never happenned. *A different history could have been. * Less than a year after the formal end of World War II the United States tested its new superweapons in peacetime. Operation Crossroads in 1946 at Bikini Atoll tested the effects of nuclear weapons on naval fleets and harbors. While burrowing through the vast Manhattan Project archives historian Alex Wellerstein turned up evidence that Bikini wasn’t the first Pacific island in the atomic crosshairs. Another atoll may have been the earliest target considered by the Manhattan Pro... more »

Artificial Intelligence Facial Recognition Is Now Becoming More Diverse And Inclusive

Activist Post at Activist Post - 6 hours ago
By WeAreChange Facial recognition is being rolled out across the planet at warp speed despite being riddled with errors. Luke Rudkowski details the move to... more »

BWorld 303, Water surplus vs water shortage

Nonoy Oplas at Government and Taxes - 7 hours ago
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last March 15, 2019. In terms of water supply for the Philippines and many other tropical countries, we have a mixture of news. First the good news — we have too much rain water yearly, floodings damage lots of public and private properties, crops, and drown or kill many people. Second, the bad news — we do not have enough deep and wide lakes, or dams (man-made) to catch, “harvest” and store those huge volume of rain water. Third, the worse news — some natural water catchments like rivers, streams and low-lying areas are often silted if not cove... more »

DWP’s latest confession on safety: ‘We keep no record of complaints linked to deaths’

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing fresh allegations of negligence – potentially criminal – after admitting that it keeps no records of how many of the complaints it receives involve the death of a claimant of disability benefits. The admission came in response to a freedom of information request from Disability News [...]

Jodey Whiting petition: Seventh family demands justice over DWP benefit deaths

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
The disabled daughter of a woman who took her own life after losing her disability benefits has explained why she believes ministers and senior civil servants should face prosecution for the deaths they have caused. Hayley Storrow-Servranckx spoke out this week to back a new parliamentary petition that calls for an inquiry into deaths linked [...]

Jodey Whiting petition: DWP ‘has blood on its hands’, says Green party

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
Labour and the Green party have backed a petition that calls for an independent inquiry into deaths linked to the failings of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and an investigation into potential criminal misconduct by ministers and civil servants. The Green party co-leader, Jonathan Bartley, himself the father of a disabled son, said this [...]

CQC admits one in five social care services have not been inspected in two years

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
Nearly 5,000 adult social care services – nearly one in five – have not had an inspection by the care regulator in the last two years, figures released under the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) have revealed. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) figures have raised fresh doubts as to whether the regulator is fit for [...]

Autistic campaigners to protest outside charity over regime of care home abuse

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
Autistic campaigners are to protest outside the headquarters of a national autism charity next week to highlight what they say is its abhorrent failure to act on a regime of abuse that took place at one of its care homes. The protest in London on 29 March by two autistic-led organisations – Autistic Inclusive Meets [...]

Still no replacement for Newton, seven days after resignation

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
The government has given no indication of when – or even if – it intends to appoint a replacement for the minister for disabled people, Sarah Newton, who resigned last week over Brexit. Nearly a week after Newton’s resignation, no replacement has been announced. A spokesperson for Number 10 said yesterday (Wednesday): “As soon as [...]

Domestic violence services even worse 10 years on, says report

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
Regressive government policies have disproportionately affected the ability of disabled women who have experienced violence and abuse to access the services they need, according to a new report. Shaping Our Lives (SOL), which has written the report, says some services have been discriminating against disabled women under the Equality Act because of a lack of [...]

Disabled young people have been cheated by support reforms, MPs hear

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
Disabled young people have told MPs how they have been “cheated” by the government’s new system for supporting pupils and students through school and college. MPs on the Commons education committee heard how disabled pupils were being denied a voice in drawing up their education, health and care plans (EHCPs), and how they were not [...]

Shared space schemes must be halted, mayor’s commissioner told

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
A disabled campaigner has told London’s walking and cycling commissioner that all shared space street developments should be halted because they are too dangerous for disabled and older people. Dr Tom Pey (pictured, second from left), chief executive of the Royal Society for Blind Children and a leading opponent of shared space developments, said such [...]

Disabled people ‘must keep fighting for their right to travel on public transport’

John Pring at Disability News Service - 7 hours ago
Disabled people must keep fighting for their right to travel on public transport, and should “challenge the status quo”, an accessible transport campaigner has told a conference. Alan Benson, chair of the user-led, pan-London organisation Transport for All, told Transport for London’s Access All Areas conference that the pace of access improvements to the capital’s [...]

Army Charges $300K for Water Test Records as Senate Judiciary asks DOJ: Why the “Continued Culture of Reflexive Secrecy” Around FOIA? FRINFORMSUM 3/21/2019

Lauren Harper at UNREDACTED - 7 hours ago
Army Charges $300K for Water Test Results The Army is trying to charge a FOIA requester $300,000 to release the results of water tests at military installations for a dangerous contaminant that is linked to cancers and other illnesses. The news of the outrageous fee comes after deputy assistant Defense secretary Maureen Sullivan testified before […]

Venezuela Is Real Socialism or Real Fascism

Pierre Lemieux at Econlib - 7 hours ago
“It’s corruption, not socialism, that brought down Venezuela,” claims an article in PSMAG (March 14, 2019, by Thor Benson). More worrisome is that some economists—but probably just a small number of them—seem to agree, or have been tricked to agree, ignoring a structural component of economics. It is not false but misleading to write: Corruption, […] The post Venezuela Is Real Socialism or Real Fascism appeared first on Econlib.

No Evidence of Collusion

C. Mitchell Shaw at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: no-evidence-of-collusion] Both Special Counsel Robert Mueller and the Senate Intelligence Committee are wrapping up investigations into claims of Trump/Russia collusion — with no evidence of collusion.

Trump's Rose-Colored Forecasts Surprisingly Accurate — for Now

Veronique de Rugy at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: trump-s-rose-colored-forecasts-surprisingly-accurate-for-now] I’d actually like to note an area where the Trump White House has represented the impact of its policies more accurately, and even better, than any other administration: economic growth forecasts.

Politico: Models Predict a Trumpslide in 2020 if Economy Stays Strong

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: politico-models-predict-a-trumpslide-in-2020-if-economy-stays-strong] If the economy stays strong, The Donald will spend another four years in the White House, according to several political prognosticators.

Muslim Journalist on CNN: Trump “Beloved” in Parts of Muslim World

Selwyn Duke at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: muslim-journalist-on-cnn-trump-beloved-in-parts-of-muslim-world] A Muslim physician and columnist said in a Saturday CNN interview that President Trump is “beloved” in many parts of the Islamic world.

"Three Reasons Why America Can’t Get a Grip"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"Three Reasons Why America Can’t Get a Grip"* By Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "First, we discover that inflation here in the Andes is worse than we thought… Economist Steve Hanke in Forbes: "[Last week] Argentina released its February inflation statistics. Inflation spiked, again. Indeed, the official annual inflation rate jumped to 51.3%/yr. While this spike caught most observers off balance, it didn’t surprise me. Each day, I accurately measure Argentina’s inflation using high-frequency data and Purchasing Power Parity theory. By my measure, Argentina’s annual inflation rate... more »

LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - Why Lyndon LaRouche Must be Exonerated

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 7 hours ago
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - Why Lyndon LaRouche Must be Exonerated Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - Why Lyndon LaRouche Must be Exonerated In a 2000 pamphlet entitled, “He’s a Bad Guy But I Can’t Say Why,” Lyndon LaRouche spoke of the reasons for the legal atrocity conducted against him: “The oligarchs’ rule is to weed out potentially troublesome persons of republican impulse at all levels. . . So, in 1973, Wall Street’s Justice Department lackeys said, ‘Kill him!’ When I began to play a marginal role internationally and then run for President, the oligarchy reacted, by judgin... more »

Did ‘NY Democrat Jenna Tull’ Say ‘Americans Should Be Euthanized When They Hit 70?”

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
It's difficult for a politician to say anything if she doesn't actually exist.

The Bump Stock Ban is Days Away. What Will Owners Do?

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The government isn't allowing existing owners to keep their bump stocks. They must be destroyed or turned over to authorities.

Meme Likens German-Occupied Poland in 1944 with the U.S. in 2018

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
"Whatever your argument is, the minute you base it on a lie, you're a demagogue."

YouTube Continues To Censor Alex Jones; Bans Secondary Channel Over NZ Massacre Opinions

Activist Post at Activist Post - 7 hours ago
By Mac Slavo The censorship seemed to have cooled off, but only for a moment. Now, YouTube has taken it upon itself to ban Alex...more »

MedMen taking Miami Beach to court over cannabis dispensary regulations

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Multistate marijuana operator MedMen is suing Miami Beach, Florida, claiming a local regulation – which requires medical cannabis dispensaries be at least 1,200 feet from each other – violates state law. According to the Miami Herald, MedMen is charging the city’s zoning ordinance would limit the number of dispensaries in Miami Beach to seven – which […] MedMen taking Miami Beach to court over cannabis dispensary regulations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Florida dispensary conducts first smokable medical marijuana sale

Bart Schaneman at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Only days after Florida’s governor signed a bill allowing medical cannabis dispensaries to sell smokable products, Trulieve, the largest cannabis retailer in the state, began selling them. Trulieve sold the first smokable flower to a medical marijuana patient in Tallahassee on Thursday, the Tallahassee Democrat reported, and the company plans to have smokable products in […] Florida dispensary conducts first smokable medical marijuana sale is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

California cannabis firms struggle to make sense of new track-and-trace system, fanning fears over its expanded rollout

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Many California marijuana business executives welcome the state’s newly mandated track-and-trace system as an opportunity to ensure industry transparency – but they worry the technology’s expanded rollout around the state could prove rocky. Industry officials report widespread confusion about how to operate Metrc, the software the state relies on to power the track-and-trace system. Confusion […] California cannabis firms struggle to make sense of new track-and-trace system, fanning fears over its expanded rollout is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannab... more »

Illinois Senate panel passes bill to protect banks serving cannabis businesses

Joey Pena at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
An Illinois senate committee voted to advance a bill that would prohibit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation from taking any action that would penalize or dissuade banks and credit unions from serving legal marijuana-related businesses. Even if the bill becomes law, Capitol News Illinois noted, financial institutions that do business with marijuana companies […] Illinois Senate panel passes bill to protect banks serving cannabis businesses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Cannabis extraction company Nextleaf begins trading on CSE

Nick Thomas at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Vancouver, British Columbia-based Nextleaf Solutions has begun trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the ticker symbol OILS. The company uses its technology to extract and process cannabinoid distillate, which can be used for premium infused products. Nextleaf said it has completed the construction of an extraction and processing facility in the Vancouver area and […] Cannabis extraction company Nextleaf begins trading on CSE is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

NY gov drops adult-use marijuana from budget, but bullish on legalization outlook

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday a bill legalizing adult-use cannabis won’t be included in the state’s budget due April 1, but he predicted state lawmakers could come to an agreement on a measure by June. The comments in an interview with WNYC radio’s Brian Lehrer weren’t a surprise given Cuomo indicated last […] NY gov drops adult-use marijuana from budget, but bullish on legalization outlook is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Rhode Island lawmakers raise questions about plan to legalize recreational cannabis

Bart Schaneman at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Rhode Island lawmakers held their first joint hearing on a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, but the measure received considerable pushback and prospects look dimmer without some reworking or compromises. The Providence Journal reported the state’s Senate Finance and Judiciary committees lawmakers had several criticisms about the plan unveiled this week, including that it provides too […] Rhode Island lawmakers raise questions about plan to legalize recreational cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepr... more »

Idaho Lawmaker: Know Your Rights! Do Not Let CPS Into Your Home!

AdminM at Health Impact News - 7 hours ago
While 80 percent of home visits by CPS found no indications of child abuse, a growing culture within Idaho CPS deems it acceptable to use coercion and bullying to get into homes, sometimes telling families they must cooperate with extensive investigations. Citizens need to remember that without consent, or a warrant, or probable cause with exigent circumstances, no CPS staff or any government worker (including a police officer) can enter your home. There is ample case law in federal and supreme courts to prove this. With the help of concerned families from across the state, I drafte... more »

Politicians Want to Put Combination Locks on Pill Bottles to Fight Opioid Epidemic

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*John Vibes* - The lawmakers are blaming the opioid crisis on packaging, not on the suppliers.

Idaho Lawmaker: Know Your Rights! Do Not Let CPS Into Your Home!

Admin at Medical Kidnap - 7 hours ago
While 80 percent of home visits by CPS found no indications of child abuse, a growing culture within Idaho CPS deems it acceptable to use coercion and bullying to get into homes, sometimes telling families they must cooperate with extensive investigations. Citizens need to remember that without consent, or a warrant, or probable cause with exigent circumstances, no CPS staff or any government worker (including a police officer) can enter your home. There is ample case law in federal and supreme courts to prove this. With the help of concerned families from across the state, I drafte... more »

when the little people discover on that mighty day of their soul liberation

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 7 hours ago
1) * Could *anyone ask for any other gift at Christmas than the gift of holy innocence? May you pray for the gift, search for it. May you ask for it. And may you receive it according to your fervor. I AM Joseph, shepherd in the Church, Father flame--if you will have me. I pray that you will come to appreciate the embodiment of my flame as Father, for I have many vessels and many sons to raise up. I smile upon the one and the many. -Saint Germain: 11-22-1980 via Messenger Elizabeth Clare Prophet ………………………………….…………………...........................…........... more »

Quantum Chess!

Tommaso Dorigo at Science 2.0 blogs - 7 hours ago
Stuck at home with a flu (great!, this way I miss the Neutel 2019 conference in Venice, among other things...), I spend an inordinate amount of hours in bed, with my brains boiling. This is no good, as typically I come out with weird ideas that, if later developed when I recover, would end up sucking more of my time. The example I can bring from last night is a potentially groundbreaking extension of the game of chess (or maybe not). During a couple of sleepless hours I came up with part of what I am writing up here; the rest was filled in during the following daily hours... read ... more »

NSW Now: Sydney bars to hold election eve drink freeze, Daley to stay on as leader if Labor loses

Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Sydney bars plan an election eve drink freeze to force the night-time economy into the minds of voters, and Michael Daley vows to stay on as Labor Leader if his party loses tomorrow's poll.

Scientist urges education rather than 'panic' in wake of salmonella egg recall

Joseph Dunstan at Just In - 7 hours ago
The recall of hundreds of thousands of eggs due to the detection of salmonella is not a cause for panic, but should serve as a reminder for Australians to adopt proper food hygiene practices, a researcher says.

How this kebab shop owner could hold the keys to NSW election victory

Ashleigh Raper at Just In - 7 hours ago
Meet Mosen Sabry, an undecided voter who will cast his ballot in Oatley — a seat Labor needs to win if it is going to wrest back power in NSW tomorrow.

'Nothing matches personal contact': Candidates battle it out at the pre-polls

Kelly Fuller at Just In - 7 hours ago
Political candidates capitalise on every vital minute to make personal contact with voters before they make their final decision.

Will you kick goals in this week's news quiz or end up on the wrong side of the law?

Just In - 7 hours ago
It's time to test your knowledge of the week that was. Will you kick goals like AFLW player Tayla Harris or end up on the wrong side of the law?

'A lot of babies and bottoms': Can Vanuatu pull off its decision to ban disposable nappies?

Anthony Stewart at Just In - 7 hours ago
Vanuatu signals it plans to become the first nation on Earth to ban disposable nappies by the end of this year, and now it's scrambling to find an alternative.

Labor's abortion policy must allow Catholic hospitals the right to choose

Just In - 7 hours ago
The claim that public funding includes an expectation that every public hospital will provide every available procedure is little more than a slogan, especially on abortion, writes Bernadette Tobin

From smog-sucking bicycles to a swimmable Yarra, four big ideas to transform Melbourne

Patrick Carey at Just In - 7 hours ago
As Melbourne Design Week draws to a close this weekend, we look at some of the most exciting solutions to the problems facing the rapidly expanding city.

Thai contenders: The general, the scholar, the tycoon 'daddy' and what's left of the Red Shirts

Liam Cochrane at Just In - 7 hours ago
Thailand is about to leave military rule for democracy for the first time in five years. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming Thai election and the contenders who could determine the country's future.

Experts slam dubious night parrot research after release of damning report

Ann Jones, Benjamin Sveen And David Lewis at Just In - 7 hours ago
When John Young claimed in 2013 to have found an elusive bird that had not been seen in more than a century, he became a hero among bird watchers, but his latest fieldwork has been found to be unreliable.

MARCUS BURGESS

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*MARCUS BURGESS* has been named vice president of major and planned gifts at Claflin University. Most recently, he served as executive director of campaigns at York Technical College. Burgess earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Claflin University, a master’s degree from The Citadel and is currently a doctoral student at Vanderbilt University.

MARIA DEZENBERG

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*MARIA DEZENBERG* has been appointed provost at the Richard Bland College of William & Mary. Most recently, she was executive director of global student success partner Navitas. Dezenberg received a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Eastern Washington University, a master’s degree from the University of San Diego and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from Antioch University Midwest.

TAMEKA ANGOLA HARPER

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*TAMEKA ANGOLA HARPER* has been named dean of students at Tuskegee University’s Division of Student Affairs. Harper earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University, a master’s degree from the University of the District of Columbia and is currently completing a doctorate in political science at Clark Atlanta University.

MARCHETA P. EVANS

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*MARCHETA P. EVANS* has been appointed the first African-American woman president of Bloomfield College. Currently, she serves as the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Our Lady of the Lake University. Evans received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Alabama, a master’s degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham and a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama.

JOYCE P. JACOBSEN

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*JOYCE P. JACOBSEN* has been appointed the 29th president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Currently, she serves as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Wesleyan University. Jacobsen received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University, a master’s degree in economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a Ph.D. in economics from Stanford University.

MARIA DONOGHUE VELLECA

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*MARIA DONOGHUE VELLECA* has been appointed the Herbert J. and Ann L. Siegel Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Lehigh University. Prior to her new role, she was senior associate dean for faculty affairs and strategic planning at Georgetown College. Donoghue Velleca earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College and a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular biology from Washington University in St. Louis.

ABHIJIT BHATTACHARYYA

cmaadmin at Diverse - 8 hours ago
*ABHIJIT BHATTACHARYYA* has been named the inaugural dean for the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University. Bhattacharyya earned a bachelor’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology in Karagpur, India and his master’s degree and Ph.D. from Rutgers University-New Brunswick.

Evasive Action: Why America Needs to Avoid a Cold War with China

Peter Harris at Test Feed Using Fields - 8 hours ago
*Peter Harris* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The contemporary U.S.-China relationship need not become a global struggle for mastery. Are the United States and China on the brink of a new Cold War? If the question is whether U.S.-China relations are destined to closely replicate the U.S.-Soviet rivalry, then the answer is surely “no.” As Joshua Shifrinson has recently (and rightly) argued, today’s superpowers coexist in an international setting much different from—and more forgiving than—that which existed between 1947 and 1989. But this hasn’t stopped a broad range of sc... more »

Bomber vs. Battleship: In 1921, An Experiment Proved Battleships Were Obsolete

Kyle Mizokami at Test Feed Using Fields - 8 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Accept no one seems to have paid attention or decided otherwise. It was a mistake. *The exercises weren’t perfect. Mitchell had claimed he could sink battleships under “war conditions,” but the battleships had been stationary and not underway. They were also not shooting back with antiaircraft fire and were obviously lacking damage-control parties.* In 1921, a controversial military exercise demonstrated to the world the power of aerial warfare in the naval domain. The live-fire exercise off the coast of Virginia, in which several ships were sunk, a... more »

America's Constant State of Hybrid War

Jyri Raitasalo at Test Feed Using Fields - 8 hours ago
*Jyri Raitasalo* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Shared Western notions of an ongoing hybrid war are corroding various societies and politics. Hybrid warfare has been in the limelight for more than a decade within the Western strategic discourse. During the last five years, this slippery concept has mostly been attached to the malign actions of Russia towards the West. First, it has been claimed that Russia’s hybrid warfare towards the West—containing information warfare, cyber warfare and political warfare—has succeeded in attaining favorable outcomes for Russia. Thus, Ru... more »

Wars, Not Brexit, Destroyed Britain’s Global Power

Douglas Macgregor at Test Feed Using Fields - 8 hours ago
*Douglas Macgregor* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] The lesson to learn from the British Empire is unambiguous: unless the United States is attacked, Washington should avoid direct involvement in continental wars. The British people’s decision to leave the European Union—also known as Brexit—will mark the end of Britain as a world power, Fareed Zakaria argued in a March 14 *Washington Post* column. The United Kingdom will become a modern “Banana Republic,” Zakaria argues, falling from heights of power to a stunning low “for Britain, Europe and the West.” This fact-free assert... more »

Hidden for 40 Years: The Secret Russia vs. U.S. Air Battle of 1952

Test Feed Using Fields - 8 hours ago
*Security, * During the dark days of the Korean War. *An admiral warned Williams to keep quiet about his extraordinary accomplishment—it was important that the United States and the Soviet Union remain officially not at war, and that the Soviets not realize they had been spied upon by the NSA unit. But Royce’s actions did not go entirely unrecognized. A month later, he was summoned to Seoul for drinks with President Elect Dwight Eisenhower—prepared by his son John, no less!—who wanted a briefing on the progress of the air war. According to Royce, he would forever regret passing ... more »

Hitler Was Banking on These 5 Wonder Weapons to Win Word War II (He Was Wrong)

Warfare History Network at Test Feed Using Fields - 8 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * A truly historic failure. *Speer later noted in his secret Spandau Prison diary, “I recall a characteristic episode that took place in May 1943 in the East Prussian headquarters…. Hitler was being shown a full-size wooden model of a 180-ton tank that he himself had insisted on. Nobody in the tank forces displayed any interest in the production of these monsters, for each of them would have tied up the productive capacity needed to build six or seven Tiger tanks, and in addition would have presented insoluble supply and spare parts problems... more »

Devin Nunes Still Needs A Hug-- And Not The Kind Of Anaconda Hug That Devin Nunes' Mom Wants To Give Him

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
For some reason I could never understand, no one on Twitter ever pointed out that Devin Nunes is a hermaphrodite. OK let that go by. But we really do need to ask ourselves if Nunes is a shameless partisan hack-- someone who abuses power and the legal process to injure his political opponents, who plays fast and loose with the truth to advance partisan goals, and who’s prone to conspiratorial thinking on the flimsiest of grounds. That either is or isn't the case. Please-- a yes or no answer! I couldn't resist a quickie post about Nunes on Tuesday after his attorney lamented about ... more »

France to Deploy Military Against Next Round of Yellow Vest Protests

Activist Post at Activist Post - 8 hours ago
By Tyler Durden (ZH) — If the black smoke over the Paris skyline and charred cars and buildings along the Champs-Elysees which have become characteristic of France’s... more »

X-Zone Broradcast Network - Nick Pope

KRandle at A Different Perspective - 8 hours ago
This week I spoke with Nick Pope, he of the UK’s Ministry of Defence UFO desk. This started because I had seen a couple of posts on the Internet suggesting that Nick was some sort of dupe or shill hiding the real UFO program. He was an agent of disinformation. I have been accused of much the same thing, so we talked about that briefly before moving onto more exciting aspects of UFOs. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17385894 One of the things that I wanted to clear up, at least in my own mind, is just how big was the UFO investigation when he w... more »

Know-it-alls, Drama Queens & Control Freaks

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 8 hours ago
Progressives are defined by those three deplorable qualities, and they were on full display this week as Cambridge University (UK) publicly withdrew a fellowship it previously offered to Jordan Peterson. They demonstrated once again that “university” is now defined as the opposite of “diversity of thought and expression.” Toby Young writes at the Spectator Cambridge’s […]

FBI To Criminally Investigate Boeing Regarding 737 Airliners Causing 346 Deaths — How Come FBI Won’t Investigate Vaccine Makers For Vaccines Causing 1,295 Deaths Per HRSA Data?

Activist Post at Activist Post - 8 hours ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich If the U.S. FBI has decided to institute a criminal investigation into the U.S. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification and marketing... more »

"You can’t find meaning in life simply through loving another. The best lovers are those who love life first. They fall in love with people not to attain meaning, but to celebrate and enhance the meaning that’s already there." #QotD

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 8 hours ago
*"You can’t find meaning in life simply through loving another... The best lovers are those who love life first. They fall in love with people not to attain meaning, but to celebrate and enhance the meaning that’s already there."* ~ Dr Michael Hurd, from his post 'True Love: Why Do Most of Us Still Not Get It?' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

President Trump Delivers Remarks During Free Speech Event at White House – 3:30pm Livestream…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
President Trump participates in an Executive Order signing and delivers remarks on “improving free inquiry, transparency, and accountability on campus.” Anticipated start time 3:20pm EST WH Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream – Fox Business Livestream .

ISIS Geographic Caliphate Officially Ends – Insurgent ISIS Ideology Remains…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
As of today the geographical ISIS caliphate, the open control over territory, has ended. There is no longer a geographic land mass under the control and ownership of the extremist ISIS group known as ISIS. All their territory has been … Continue reading →

Kellyanne Conway Discusses George Conway -vs- Donald Trump…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
White House Senior Adviser Kellyanne Conway sits down for an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo. Within the interview Bartiromo asks Ms. Conway about her husband’s very public criticisms of President Trump…. and the conversation gets weird. This is … Continue reading →

The Most Dangerous Volcano In North America Just Erupted And Shot Ash Nearly A Mile Into The Sky

Activist Post at Activist Post - 8 hours ago
By Michael Snyder A lot of us have been watching Mt. Popocatepetl for a very long time. Could it be possible that we are now... more »

Police Documents Reveal 30 Year Cover-Up of Child Sex Abuse

Activist Post at Activist Post - 8 hours ago
By Derrick Broze Tallahassee Police Department documents released in late 2017 reveal evidence of a cover-up of child sexual abuse involving a cult called The Finders.... more »

BREAKING: News from the Platonic realm!

bob somerby at the daily howler - 8 hours ago
*THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019Natural numbers gone wild:* In response to this morning's report, comedian [NAME WITHHELD] has emailed us with an anecdotal further report. "I'd not sure if 3 lives next to 4," he admits, but he's "heard that 7 ate 9." We've received partial confirmation of this unusual breaking report. According to Future Anthropologists Huddled in Caves, it happened one block over, not too far from the gated community where the trapezoids live.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, March 21, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 8 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Veneno Disco Club @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – The most classic alternative Thursday in the city is back to warm your summer even more! With more than 13 […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, March 21, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

“I’ll Carry Out a Massacre”: Bus Full of Kidnapped Italian Children Set on Fire by Senegalese-Born Driver

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Milan, Italy: A bus filled with 51 children from a middle school was set on fire by its driver, Ousseynou Sy, a man originally from Senegal but with Italian citizenship. This was done to seek revenge for the migrants who have drowned due to Italy's blocking migrant boats.

21st Century Prophet: History Will Vindicate Julian Assange

Meg Sherman at The Ghion Journal - 8 hours ago
In 2011, on a bright, cold day in May in a resplendent Norfolk jail, Julian Assange reflected on the seismic uprising of a global counterculture, of united students and workers, which could have, and did, scare a thousand kings by reviving the ideals of the 1871 Paris commune within the context of the Information Age. Against this raw new zeitgeist, and against the backdrop of uprisings in US proxy states engendered by Wikileaks’ exposure of… The post 21st Century Prophet: History Will Vindicate Julian Assange appeared first on The Ghion Journal.

Chile: Los argumentos falaces del gobierno para empujar al Congreso a aprobar el TPP-11

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 La Cancillería y su Dirección General de Relaciones Económicas Internacionales (DIRECON), se están defendiendo del mar de críticas contra el Tratado Integral y Progresista de Asociación Transpacífico (CPTPP), conocido como TPP-11, a punta de argumentos engañosos y derechamente falsos.

Abe eyes US trip in late April for talks with Trump on trade: sources

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 While the United States desires a free trade agreement that would cover a range of areas such as goods, services, investment and currency, Japan is insisting the two governments aim for a trade deal on goods only.

España afronta laudos inminentes por las renovables que alcanzan los 4.300 millones

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 De los 44 arbitrajes registrados, 17 encaran su fase final este año. El Ciadi acaba de dar la razón a Demeter y Cube, en un octavo laudo

3rd international conference TTIP and CETA-free zones

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 Local authorities, commons and free trade agreements. 29 - 30 March '19 in Borgerhout - Antwerp.

EU urges China to progress on demands to dispel ‘frustration'

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 In order to address some of the main outstanding issues at the EU-China summit, the EU negotiators included in their proposal sent to their Chinese counterparts to conclude by 2020 an “ambitious” EU-China investment agreement.

US-Brazil wheat deal worries local, Argentine farmers

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 Farmers in Brazil and Argentina are concerned about Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's agreement to import 750,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States without the 10 percent tariff .

« Nous appelons Emmanuel Macron à rejeter toutes négociations commerciales avec Donald Trump »

bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
21-Mar-2019 Dix organisations de la société civile dénoncent les dommages d'un nouvel accord de libre-échange transatlantique entre l'Europe et les États-unis pour le climat, l'agriculture et l'emploi.

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