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Is The U.K. About To Get A Trumpist Prime Minister?
New polling is scaring the hell out of both the Conservative Party and the Labour Party in the U.K. Voters who want to leave the EU are abandoning the Conservatives for Nigel Farange's far right Trumpist Brexit Party and Labour voters who want to remain in the EU are abandoning their own flip-floppy party for the Liberal Democrats. *The Guardian* reported that a new Opinium poll for *The Observer* shows that "more voters now say they would back the Brexit party at the next general election than the Conservatives." The neo-fascists went from 3% to 24%, with the Conservatives at 22%... more »
Is Iran Sending A Message To The U.S.?
*FOX News:* *Baghdad's Green Zone targeted in rocket attack, no casualties reported, military says* A large explosion was heard in central Baghdad on Sunday night after an apparent rocket attack on the Iraqi capital's heavily fortified Green Zone but no casualties were reported, according to officials. The Iraqi Military said in a statement that a Katyusha rocket "fell in the middle of the Green Zone without causing any losses." The Green Zone is where Iraqi government headquarters and the U.S. Embassy are located in the capital city. Iraq's state-run news agency said the rocket ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"; "Why Do We Look to the Stars?"
"Distorted galaxy NGC 2442 can be found in the southern constellation of the flying fish, (Piscis) Volans. Located about 50 million light-years away, the galaxy's two spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar give it a hook-shaped appearance. This deep color image also shows the arms' obscuring dust lanes, young blue star clusters and reddish star forming regions surrounding a core of yellowish light from an older population of stars. But the star forming regions seem more concentrated along the drawn-out (right side) spiral arm. The distorted structure is likely the resul... more »
U.S. And Saudi Arabia Warn Iran Against A Middle East Conflict
In this photo released by the U.S. Navy, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group conduct joint operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations over the weekend. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Catie Coyle) *Reuters*:* Trump, Saudi Arabia warn Iran against Middle East conflict* RIYADH (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat to Tehran on Sunday, tweeting that a conflict would be the “official end” of Iran, as Saudi Arabia warned it stood ready to respond with “all strength” and said it was up to Iran... more »
Chet Raymo, "Cosmic View"
*"Cosmic View"* by Chet Raymo "When writing about Philip and Phylis Morrison's "Powers of Ten" the other day I found I had made the following notation in the flyleaf, perhaps a dozen or more years ago: Britannica 32 volumes 1000 pages per vol 1200 words per page 5 letters/wd =200 million letters So, 200 million letters in the 32 volume set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Why was I making that estimate? I can think of several possibilities. Perhaps… *1.* I was making a comparison with the number of nucleotide pairs in the human DNA; that is, the number of st... more »
"Connection: The Truth of Interdependence"
*"Connection: The Truth of Interdependence"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Earth is home to a web of living things that are connected to each other through a kaleidoscope of relationships. Picking a leaf off the ground and contemplating it as an object in and of itself is very inspiring. Its shape and color, the way it feels in your hand, its delicate veins and the stem that once held it fast to the branch of a tree—all of these qualities reveal a leaf to be a miniature work of natural art. As we contemplate this small object more deeply and consider where it came from and what pu... more »
"The Only Thing..."
"Curiosity killed the cat, but where human beings are concerned, the only thing a healthy curiosity can kill is ignorance." - Harry Lorayne "The recipe for perpetual ignorance is: be satisfied with your opinions and content with your knowledge." - Elbert Hubbard
The Daily "Near You?"
Anacortes, Washington, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "All Will Come Again"
*"All Will Come Again"* "All will come again into its strength: the fields undivided, the waters undammed, the trees towering and the walls built low. And in the valleys, people as strong and varied as the land. And no churches where God is imprisoned and lamented like a trapped and wounded animal. The houses welcoming all who knock and a sense of boundless offering in all relations, and in you and me. No yearning for an afterlife, no looking beyond, no belittling of death, but only longing for what belongs to us and serving earth, lest we remain unused." - Rainer Maria Rilke
"These Downbeat Times..."
"In these downbeat times, we need as much hope and courage as we do vision and analysis; we must accent the best of each other even as we point out the vicious effects of our racial divide and pernicious consequences of our maldistribution of wealth and power. We simply cannot live in the twenty-first century at each other's throats, even as we acknowledge the weighty forces of racism, patriarchy, economic inequality, homophobia, and ecological abuse on our necks. We are at a crucial crossroad in the history of this nation- and we either hang together by combating these forces that ... more »
Israel vs. Russia: The Middle East War That Could Become a Nuclear Train Wreck
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Yes, this could happen. *As always with the Arab-Israeli (or Iranian-Israeli) conflict, the real danger isn’t the regional conflict, but how it might escalate. In the 1973 war, the Soviets threatened to send troops to Egypt unless Israel agreed to a cease-fire. The United States responded by going on nuclear alert.* Could Israeli air strikes in Syria trigger war between Israel and Russia? *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* Israel remains determined to continue pounding Iranian forces in Syria in a bid to keep Tehran’s forces away from Israel’...more »
Steve Hilton Interviews President Trump…
President Trump gave a lengthy interview to Steve Hilton on a variety of topics. Interview continues (just hit play): .
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 20, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife] We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Belo (Mooca) – A legend of Pagode music, singer Belo will perform at Bar Templo tonight. Everyone will sing along to the involving sound of Belo’s most touching […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 20, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
'Beautiful purple light': NT Police CCTV captures meteor in night sky
A meteor lights up the Northern Territory night sky with a flash that creates "daylight" in Alice Springs and a noise that shakes windows.
Light rail could be delayed for years by Saturday's election result
Canberra's newly-christened light rail system could be stuck north of the lake a lot longer than expected, after the Coalition's shock federal election win upset ACT Government plans to get the project's extension to Woden fast-tracked.
'Extraordinarily large' amounts of money couldn't sway a distrustful WA, Labor Premier admits
Western Australia's Premier, Mark McGowan, describes Labor's failed election campaign as "grandiose" and overly ambitious, saying his federal colleagues planted a huge target on themselves.
Game of Thrones brings couple together and lands 'queen' pooch on iron throne
The Game of Thrones drama ends today for millions of fans, but in one Aussie household it will live on for this pampered pooch which has its own GoT-inspired iron throne.
Shares hit highest level in more than 11 years as investors respond to surprise Coalition win
The big four banks and private health insurers are surging, leading strong share market gains on the back of the Morrison Government's re-election.
Wednesday June 12 Meetup in Cleveland and Thursday June 13 in Chicago?
Seeking reader input and assistance for meetup options for June.
Saudis Say They Don’t Want War, But Will Defend Themselves
Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said after the kingdom’s energy sector was targeted amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf.
This Documentary Shows The B-17 Bomber Like You've Never Seen It Before
*Popular Mechanics:* *'Cold Blue' Shows the B-17 Bomber Like You've Never Seen It Before* *The hero of WWII is the star of a brand-new kind of documentary.* The B-17 “Flying Fortress” is one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Built by Boeing, the four-engine bomber was the United States’ primary weapon of destruction in the air campaign to annihilate cities and bring Nazi Germany to its knees. Its combat performance was decidedly uneven, yet no one questions its primacy in the war. The B-17E, the first mass-produced model, carried nine machine guns and a 4,000-pound bom... more »
Why Opinion Polls Can No Longer Be Trusted
*Richard Fernandez, PJ Media:* *Pollsters Blindsided Again: Australian Labor Party's Surprise Defeat Echoes Hillary, Brexit* Australia's Labor party was supposed to have won yesterday's election handily. Their surefire formula for victory of increased taxes, heightened spending on climate change and engagement with China would bring in the votes. Then the unexpected happened: Labor lost. * Australia’s Liberal-National Coalition government has returned to power in the 2019 federal election, despite polls consistently predicting victory for the opposition Labor Party. The most surpr...more »
Boeing's New Version of the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter Might Be a 'Re-Run'
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Boeing has released concept footage of a high-speed Apache attack helicopter during the Vertical Flight Society’s 75th Annual Forum & Technology Display- and it looks awfully familiar. *This seems a little strange. * Boeing has released concept footage of a high-speed Apache attack helicopter during the Vertical Flight Society’s 75th Annual Forum & Technology Display- and it looks awfully familiar. Known as the Advanced AH-64 Block 2 Compound, the concept will serve as an interim solution in the U.S. Army Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. Interestin... more »
5G, AI, IOT, EMF: Without Nature Intelligence, The Information Age is a Dark Age
By Patricia Burke Is it possible that the Information Age is also a Dark Age? Will the planet and its inhabitants be able to withstand... more »
More Historical Fabrication
Adding to the fact that Middle Age Dutch history was fabricated because the Netherlands didn’t actually physically exist as a nation, refer previous post, Demolder then points out that Middle Age Dutch history was not the only history that was … Continue reading →
Presdient Trump Warns Iran 'Never Threaten The United States Again'
If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 19, 2019 *FOX News*: *Trump says war will mean 'official end of Iran,' warns 'never threaten the United States again'* President Trump fired a social media broadside at the Iranian regime Sunday afternoon, vowing that war between Washington and Tehran would result in "the official end of Iran" before warning, "[n]ever threaten the United States again!" Trump tweeted hours after a rocket landed less than a mile from the U.S. Embassy in Ba... more »
Where Has The Al Qaeda Leader Been Hiding For 18 Years?
Nov. 10, 2001: Usama bin Laden sits with his adviser and purported successor Ayman al-Zawahiri, an Egyptian linked to the Al Qaeda network, during an interview with Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir (not pictured) in an image supplied by the respected Dawn newspaper. (Reuters) *Hollie McKay, Fox News:* *Hunting Ayman Al Zawahiri: Where has the Al Qaeda leader been hiding for 18 years?* Nestled alongside ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi in the deepest ranks of the depraved, Al Qaeda’s chief Ayman Al Zawahiri is one of the two most wanted men in the world – both have a $25 million U.S. ... more »
Is Putin's Economic Policy working?
Mikhail Metzel / TASS *Mark Melton, National Interest*: *Russia's Powerful Economic Policies* *Chris Miller’s Putinomics is an essential book for anyone interested in Russia and foreign policy.* Last year Russians across the country protested against legislation that raised the retirement age from 55 to 60 for women and 60 to 65 for men, but President Vladimir Putin still signed the bill into law in October. In response to these pension changes, the president went from winning 77 percent of the vote in the March 2018 presidential election to having a 64 percent approval rating now...more »
If the U.S. Goes to War With Iran, Netanyahu Will Be the Prime Suspect
If the U.S. Goes to War With Iran, Netanyahu Will Be the Prime Suspect by Chemi Shalev, https://www.haaretz.com/ He convinced Trump that Tehran will capitulate to crippling sanctions and a credible military threat – but the ayatollahs disagree – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the only world leader to openly express support for the escalating …
U.S. Warns Airlines Against Flying Over the Persian Gulf
Fox News Published on May 18, 2019 As tension between Iran and the U.S. escalate, airlines have been warned about flying over the Persian Gulf. end
Audit: New York paid $33M too much for kids’ vaccines
New York’s Medicaid program provides free vaccines to children under 19 who might not other wise get vaccinated because of their family’s inability to pay. An audit by the state Comptroller’s office recently discovered they overpaid health care providers roughly $33 million for their work administering these free vaccines to needy children. The over-payments took […] The post Audit: New York paid $33M too much for kids’ vaccines appeared first on Health Nut News.
No Hope for Third World Children’s Future – Famine, Hunger and Disease Still Confront Poor Children
Op-Ed by ARJUN AP. Millions of children, especially those in poor countries, continue to suffer famine, hunger, disease and poverty despite continued help by charity... more »
Has Russia Figured Out America's Weaknesses?
Alexander Nemenov via Reuters *Jim Sciutto, The Atlantic: **Russia Has Americans’ Weaknesses All Figured Out* *Election interference is one front in Moscow’s larger campaign to undermine the U.S. without prompting a military response.* What are Americans supposed to think when their leaders contradict one another on the most basic question of national security—who is the enemy? This is happening every day on the floors of the House and the Senate, in committee hearing rooms, on television news programs, and in President Donald Trump’s Twitter feed. Is Russia the enemy, or was the ... more »
Shock and joy as US billionaire pledges to wipe student debts
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The wealthiest black man in the United States, Robert Smith, gives a graduating class a welcome surprise with a pledge to pay off their student loans, which will cost him about $40 million.
NRL legend Cooper Cronk announces retirement
Three-time premiership winner and Maroons great Cooper Cronk has announced his retirement from the NRL, saying he will hang up his boots at the end of the 2019 season.
Only two Victorian seats are set to change — and new boundaries meant they were always likely to
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Despite Labor's belief in a "mood for change" in Victoria, the only seats in the state likely to switch parties are those where boundaries had been redrawn since the last election.
Brooks Koepka survives horror final round to win second-straight US PGA
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Brooks Koepka survives a mighty scare and perilously wobbly final round to retain his US PGA Championship title.
Liberal Nicolle Flint wins SA marginal seat of Boothby
South Australia's most marginal seat is won by the Coalition, while the Liberal Party and the Greens claim the state's last two Senate seats.
The Coalition will form a majority with 77 seats — and it may become 78
The ABC election computer predicts the Coalition has secured majority government with at least 77 seats, as the Liberals appear set to secure Bass, Chisholm, Boothby and Wentworth.
Google cuts direct business with Huawei
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Google has suspended Huawei's access to Android services that are not available via open source licensing following the Trump administration move last week to add the Chinese tech company to a trade blacklist.
Iceland's Palestinian flag display could prompt Eurovision punishment
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Iceland's Eurovision entry could be "punished" by organisers for an unauthorised display of the Palestinian flag during the grand final, the event's Israeli broadcaster says.
How Bob Brown and his anti-Adani convoy handed Queensland to the Coalition
If there's one thing Queenslanders don't like, it's being told what to do, so when Bob Brown's anti-Adani convoy demanded voters shun coal in Adani country, it led to Bill Shorten's undoing, writes Allyson Horn.
Get A Clue Mayor de Blahblah
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s first interview as a presidential candidate was spoiled by his constituents, who have suffered under his failed and idiotic ‘leadership’. Since the clown car of Democratic hopefuls is jam-packed, de Blasio needed to stand out from his competition during his first media appearance on “Good Morning America” with host George Stepinpooalot …Staphylococcus ….Stephanopoulos. But protesters — people who have experienced de Blasio’s policies firsthand — chanted “Liar!” outside the studio. The muffled chants could be heard inside the studio, and was brushed as... more »
Some Thoughts on Finals, I.M. Pei and Asian American Pacific Islander History Month
And now to the hardest part of being an adjunct lecturer. Final papers. Final exams. Grading. Both the students, and ultimately, yourself. There’s no help. No TA (teacher's assistant). You are the TA and the professor. And besides the school work, you have your own professional work to do. But teaching is the higher calling, right?
A Crazy Cold War Story
Image: Wikimedia. *Michael Peck, National Interest*:* Russia Got Its Hands on This 'Mini SR-71' Mach 3 Spy Drone (To Steal Its Secrets)* *A crazy Cold War story.* Once the unmanned aircraft returned to base, the film canister would be ejected and land by parachute, after which the drone itself would land. In November 1969, the U.S. Air Force sent Russia an early Christmas gift. It was a sleek flying machine that bore an uncanny resemblance to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The American generosity was purely unintentional. The aircraft was actually a cutting-edge drone dispatched... more »
"The Want/Need Problem: How to Act Amidst Uncertainty"
*"The Want/Need Problem: How to Act Amidst Uncertainty"* by Zat Rana "No one knows when The Bhagavad-Gita was written. No one knows who exactly wrote it. It is written as a poem. It is sung by a God. The Gita begins in the middle of a war, and it begins as a dialogue between Arjuna, a warrior, and Krishna, the God assuming the body of a charioteer. They ride into an open space in the middle two opposing armies, both decedents of the same family, to source the situation at hand. When they get there, however, Arjuna collapses under the pressure and the dread facing him. He wants to k... more »
Attract Butterflies and Bees to Your Garden by Reducing WiFi Radiation Frequencies
By B.N. Frank A happy garden is a wireless-free garden. Decades of research has already determined that plants and insects as well as animals and... more »
Google Suspends Business With Huawei After Trump/Ross Blacklist…
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has to be the coolest cat in the crew. On May 15th at 6:00pm Ross blacklists Chinese Company Huawei, requiring Commerce Dept. licensing prior to any “American technology transferring to a company or person on the … Continue reading →
Artificial Intellegince Is The The Newest Arms Race
A Predator and Reaper operating out of Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. USAF *Jacob Scott, The War Room:* *The Iron Tringle: Technology, Strategy, Ethics, And The Future Of Killing Machines* *Fear of an artificial intelligence disadvantage is pushing the U.S. and other powers into another arms race* Strategic leaders have wrestled with the use of various types of weapons and their employment throughout history. The crossbow, cannons, snipers, landmines, submarines, bombers, and many other weapons provoked episodes of moral reflection and angst. The U.S. developed nuclear weapons ... more »
"Too Often..."
“We are, finally, all wanderers in search of knowledge. Most of us hold the dream of becoming something better than we are, something larger, richer, in some way more important to the world and ourselves. Too often, the way taken is the wrong way, with too much emphasis on what we want to *have*, rather than what we wish to become.” - Louis L'Amour
And This Year's Profile In Courage Award Goes To... Nancy Pelosi?????
This morning, Mitt Romney told Jake Tapper on CNN that he doesn't feel the Senate is ready to remove Trump but that Justin Amash was courageous when he called for Trump's impeachment. "I respect him. I think it’s a courageous statement. But I believe that to make a case for obstruction of justice, you just don’t have the elements that are evidenced in this document... The American people just aren’t there. And I think those who are considering impeachment also have to look at the jury, which would be the Senate. The Senate is certainly not there either." Romney also noted some no... more »
'Games Of Thrones' And Nuclear Devastation
Courtesy HBO *Beatrice Fihn, Daily Beast:* *What ‘Game of Thrones’ Taught Us About Nuclear Devastation* The destruction that happened in King’s Landing can happen in our world, too, writes Beatrice Fihn, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017. “Atomic bombs are primarily a means for the ruthless annihilation of cities.” Famed physicist Leo Szilard wrote those words in 1945, entreating President Harry Truman to give Japan a chance to surrender before using the nuclear weapons Szilard had been instrumental in developing. His words rang in my head as Tyrion tried and failed to conv... more »
Making Nuclear Weapons Is Big Business
A static display of intercontinental ballistic missiles at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., front gate the evening of April 4, 2012. From left are the Peacekeeper, the Minuteman III and the Minuteman I. The planet Venus is visible in the sky above the Minuteman missiles and Jupiter is visible to the left of the Minuteman I. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez) *The Intercept:* *How to Dismantle the Absurd Profitability of Nuclear Weapons* The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists currently has its Doomsday Clock set to two minutes to midnight — the closest we’ve been to self-oblit... more »
"On The Edge Of Disaster: 59% Of Americans Are Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck"
*"On The Edge Of Disaster: * *59% Of Americans Are Living Paycheck-To-Paycheck"* by Michael Snyder "Living on the edge, being dragged down by debt, and having little hope for the future is no way to live. But that is precisely where most Americans find themselves in 2019. Despite a supposedly “booming economy”, the middle class continues to shrink and most of the country is barely scraping by from month to month. In fact, a brand new survey that was just released by Charles Schwab discovered that 59 percent of all Americans are currently living paycheck to paycheck: "Overall, 59 pe... more »
Lutheran Church of South Sudan
Our Sunday School class today had the opportunity to hear Rev. Jordan Long, President of the Lutheran Church of South Sudan, and to hear about some REAL persecution which in turn is spreading the gospel to the refugee camps of millions of Sudanese who have fled the violence to neighboring countries. During their civil war 2.5 million were killed, and now that they have their own country (primarily Christian) and aren't fighting the Arab Muslims who oppressed them, they are fighting each other! All politics is based on family and tribes, he said, and it is that way in all of Africa... more »
US Homeland Security aims to annihilate Indigenous Peoples,Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas testifies in Jamaica
Ofelia Rivas in Jamaica. Photo by Brenda Norrell US Homeland Security aims to annihilate Indigenous Peoples, Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas testifies in Jamaica US Homeland Security brutalizing Tohono O'odham in their homeland, Ofelia Rivas testifies in Jamaica By Brenda Norrell Censored News KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas testified that her people are being brutalized by
Is Joe Biden His Own Worst Enemy?
*Amitai Etzioni* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Rather than acted prepared, Joe Biden is often fumbling like some newcomer who decided on the spur of the moment to join the race. Former Vice President Joe Biden, the current Democratic presidential front runner, has had plenty of opportunities to prepare himself for the last campaign of his political life. He has already been involved in four presidential elections. Biden ran twice for president himself, in 1988 and 2008, and twice as the vice presidential nominee alongside President Barack Obama, in 2008 and 2012. Biden ha... more »
U.S. Support Has Fueled, Not Moderated, the Yemen War
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] U.S. Support Has Fueled, Not Moderated, the Yemen War The Yemen war grinds on. The U.S.-backed “coalition” managed a rare success as the Houthis, who now control the Sanaa government, withdrew from the port of Hudaydah. However, that leaves the Saudis and Emiratis still far from victory in a war begun in 2015 which was supposed to last just a couple of weeks. Unfortunately, Washington’s misguided relationship with the tyrannical Gulf monarchies led the Obama administration to back their aggressive assault on Yemen. Congress ... more »
Realism Is About Understanding Different Country's Interests and Red Lines
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A failure to do so will lead to repeating Washington's worst foreign-policy mistakes. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy has taken quite a hit over the past several weeks, and the poor assessments from foreign policy analysts and journalists alike are beginning to leak onto the front-pages of America’s most popular newspapers. In a span of two days, the *New York Times*, the *Washington Post*, and *USA Today* all ran featured stories about the Trump administration’s struggle to cow three adversarial governments into ... more »
Memo to Donald Trump: It’s Time to End-Run Your Advisers on North Korea
*Joel Wit, Richard Sokolsky* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Trump doesn't have to pass the buck on North Korea. If he makes some smart choices, then he could leave the world a more peaceful place when his presidency is over. Dear President Donald Trump, The United States and North Korea are once again locked in a diplomatic standoff over denuclearization and the normalization of U.S.-North Korean relations, which has unfortunately brought to a screeching halt the very promising start North and South Korea have made on building peace and security on the Korean Peninsula. You a... more »
'Game Of Thrones' Spoilers Insurance Is Actually a Thing in the UK
*Lauryn Overhultz* *Security, * Yes, this is real. Really? Everyone loves “Game of Thrones,” but hates to see spoilers of the hit HBO show. An insurance company in the United Kingdom is now offering monetary compensation for those who accidentally stumbled across “Game of Thrones” spoilers, according to a report published Tuesday by the New York Post. “With the show historically airing on US screens ahead of the UK, spoilers have always been an issue,” Julia Alpan, head of marketing, said in a statement. “We wanted to address that head on with the first ever spoiler insuranc... more »
North Korea Has Its Very Own AK-47 Style Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Kim's killer weapon. *The cylindrical magazines were larger the traditional 30-round “banana” magazines and estimated to carry between 100 and 150 rounds. That’s up to five times more firepower than conventional magazines. How reliable this new magazine is anyone’s guess, but one thing is for sure: it will certainly be heavier. * One of the largest armies in the world has adopted one of the most unusual variants of the AK-series of assault rifles. The North Korean People’s Army Type 88 rifle is similar to the Soviet-era AK-74 with one key differenc... more »
The MiG-21 Could Be the Only Russia Fighter Jet to Fly for 100 Years
*Robert Farley* *Security, * What? *The success of Western aircraft against the Fishbed in the Middle East, as well as in Angola, caused many to conclude that Soviet fighters were outclassed by their Western counterparts. However, pilot training issue make comparison difficult. The MiG-21 performed more than adequately in comparable pilot training contexts. For example, Indian MiG-21s flew in the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War, and achieved kills in the 1971 War and the Kargil War. Fishbeds also acquitted themselves well in air combat in the Iran-Iraq War.* Military aircraft can have... more »
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Aisha Fahmy palace or Al-Gazira Centre of Arts [Flickr]
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Controversial Drug Ractopamine Is Back in the News—And Still in Your Food
A controversial drug allowed in meat production in the U.S.—but banned in 160 other countries—is in the news again. This time, it’s because the Trump administration, as part of a trade deal, is trying to force China to allow imports of U.S. pork raised with ractopamine. Ractopamine is a beta-agonist routinely fed to pigs, cattle […] The post Controversial Drug Ractopamine Is Back in the News—And Still in Your Food appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fort Collins Climate Devastation
I took the Totos for a walk west of Fort Collins this morning.
Live: It's looking like Plibersek v Albanese for the Labor leadership
It appears Tony Burke won't put his hand up for the Labor leadership, leaving Tanya Plibersek and Anthony Albanese as the main contenders as others consider a run. Follow all the federal election fallout live.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry release unseen wedding photos to mark first anniversary
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The Royal couple posts a slideshow of photographs on their official Instagram page that includes several new behind-the-scenes images from their wedding.
Kerryn Phelps to concede defeat in Wentworth to Dave Sharma
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The high-profile independent member for the Sydney seat of Wentworth, Kerryn Phelps, plans to concede defeat to Liberal candidate Dave Sharma following Saturday's federal election.
'Total lightweight': Trump blasts Republican politician over impeachment remarks
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Donald Trump takes Republican congressman Justin Amash to task, labelling him a "loser" after he called the US President's behaviour impeachable.
Live: NSW Now: Drink driving now an automatic suspension, Labor MP blames 'left' policies for loss
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Anyone caught drink driving in NSW will lose their licence for three months after new legislation went live today, while the member for Hunter warns Labor needs to return to the "sensible centre" and reconnect with its blue-collar base.
Tourist bus targeted in explosion near Giza pyramids
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An explosion targeting a tourist bus ferrying 25 South Africans from Egypt's Cairo airport to the Giza pyramids area leaves at least 12 people wounded.
After losing both legs in a slasher accident, farmer eyes 'long road ahead'
Gavin Howie, a Northern Territory farmer who lost both of his legs in a farm accident, was this weekend gifted more than $30,000 to go towards fitting him with new, world-class prostheses.
You probably know Uluru and Wave Rock, but have you heard of Murphy's Haystacks?
An 'island-rock' formation in South Australian is believed to have formed billions of years ago and while it is eroding, experts say it is not likely to disappear anytime soon.
Hanson blasts 'the left' after One Nation truck set alight day after federal election
Police investigations into a "suspicious" fire are underway after a One Nation campaign vehicle erupted in flames in a Hobart shopping centre carpark.
Pete Buttigieg – Soft Shoe Pandering Left of Sanders or Real Deal
Sometimes all I can do is shake my head when politician talking heads start trying to convince voters that they are the right choice for a position. I mean look at Pelosi … ten years ago for DACA, Immigration Reform, and Building miles of wall… and today if Trump proposes, she opposes on the same exact issues. Same with Biden, Schumer, and dozens of other politicians. This post is more along the lines of know your enemy and expose his weaknesses. In the case of Pete Buttigieg, what is his platform going into the 2020 Election cycle and is he … Continue reading →
Does Barr’s Transparency With Mueller Report Indicate a Positive Shift for IG Horowitz Report?…
On June 14th, 2018, the DOJ Inspector General delivered a 568 page report on the DOJ and FBI handling of the Clinton investigation. Those who reviewed the full report noted the executive summary was entirely disconnected from the body of … Continue reading →
Commencement Speaker Stuns Grads, Promise to Pay Off Their Student Loans
A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement that he would pay off their student loans -- estimated at $40 million.
War Crime and Punishment, American-Style
If you are a soldier or a mercenary accused or already convicted of a war crime, President Trump will gladly grant you a pardon. Just in time for Memorial Day! He'll even call you a hero and patriot if your sadistic actions against human beings were especially gruesome and outrageous. But, if you are a former Army intelligence analyst and whistle-blower named Chelsea Manning, and were instrumental in exposing war crimes to the world, you've been thrown back in jail. Not only that, you'll be heftily fined for every single day that you refuse to cooperate with the US government. The s... more »
"One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans—anything except reason." #QotD
*"One of the painful signs of years of dumbed-down education is how many people are unable to make a coherent argument. They can vent their emotions, question other people's motives, make bold assertions, repeat slogans—anything except reason."* ~ Thomas Sowell . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Potential Iran False Flag As Rocket Falls Near US Embassy In Iraq & Explosion Hits Israeli Base
By TLAV A rocket lands in Green Zone in Iraq. Trump appears to blame Iran Twitter “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the... more »
Never the Netherlands?
Jef Demolder posted an interesting blog entry about a Dutch revisionist historian, Albert Delahaye, who figured out that Dutch history before the ~11th century, was simply fabricated. Given my family tree heritage starts at 1326AD, this is a surprise, and … Continue reading →
This Missile Might be the U.S. Navy's Important Weapon in Decades
*David Axe* *Security, * Here comes the SM-6. *The Tomahawk and its controversies might make headlines, but as the U.S. Navy re-arms for high-tech warfare, the SM-6 is the missile to watch.* The U.S. Navy in late January 2019 confirmed the designation of its newest cruise missile, in the process clarifying its long-term plan for arming its growing fleet of warships. The plan heavily leans on one missile, in particular. It's the SM-6, an anti-aircraft weapon that quickly is evolving to perform almost every role the Navy assigns to a missile. *(This first appeared earlier in the... more »
The Wish List: What the Army Demands Out Of Its Next Rifle
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Here it is. *Translation: the Army is casting a wide net for its next rifle.* The Army has issued a formal call for industry partners to send in their prototypes for the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, a major step towards finally testing out a replacement for the M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon. *(This first appeared earlier in the year.)* On Wednesday, Army Contracting Command dropped a formal Prototype Project Opportunity Notice calling on industry partners to send in two variants — the Next Generation Squad Weapon-Rifle (NGS... more »
Shotguns: The 5 Best On the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Simply the best. *The shotgun is fitted with a variety of iron sights, including ghost ring and tritium sights, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for a MIL-STD1913 Picatinny rail, allowing the user to install specialized optics. Length of pull is an unusually long 14 3/8 inches to accommodate the user’s bulletproof vest. The U.S. Marine Corps uses a similar version, the M4, designated the M1014.* A shotgun is a firearm, typically a long arm that is fired from the shoulder, that instead of a single bullet fires a number of smaller pellets. Shot... more »
Fetal DNA Contaminants Found in Merck’s Measles Vaccines
My name is Dr. Theresa Deisher. I am Founder and Lead Scientist at Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about vaccine safety, as well as to pressure manufacturers to provide better and safer vaccines for the public. I am writing regarding unrefuted scientific facts about fetal DNA contaminants in the Measles-Mumps- Rubella vaccine, which must be made known to lawmakers and the public. Merck’s MMR II vaccine (as well as the chickenpox, Pentacel, and all Hep-A containing vaccines) is manufactured using human fetal cell lines and is heavily con... more »
Billionaire Promises to Pay Off Student Debt for Morehouse Graduates
Billionaire investor Robert F. Smith has promised to pay off the student loan debt for this year's graduating class of Morehouse College.
Garcia to Graduates: You have a Responsibility to the Next Generation
Mildred García, president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, told graduates at Ithaca College’s 124th Commencement ceremony that they have a profound responsibility to use the achievement of their degree to serve as a beacon of hope and opportunity for others. García delivered the main address to some 1,500 graduates at the […]
What Game of Thrones Got Wrong About Firebombing
Much ink has been spilled since last Sunday about the massacre at King’s Landing. Why did Dany carpet-bomb a civilian population after a city had surrendered? Was this a sign of her growing madness? Or a rational strategy to cement the legitimacy of her claim? Why didn’t the showrunners build it up better? Did they […]
A tram to the city in 10 minutes? The Government says that's news to them
Luxury apartment buyers in Canberra's south are told they will be able to walk out the front door, jump on the light rail and be in the city "in under 10 minutes" — despite the route not being built or even finalised.
Living in the shadow of one of Australia's worst serial killings
For many, the word "Snowtown" sends shivers down the spine. But as the town attempts to attract tourists, some locals are wondering whether to cash in on the dark past.
Jobs, housing, wages, inflation, growth — the areas that will put pressure on the Government
After 27 years without a recession, the chances of one occurring in the next few years have risen and Scott Morrison knows probably better than anyone this was never going to be an easy time to be handed control of the economy.
'Sandwiches are not appropriate': I learnt the rules of the perfect Japanese lunchbox the hard way
Just In - 7 hours ago
There are few parenting shames greater than being told the food you are giving your children is not up to scratch. So when my son's teacher called me aside, I tried to learn the Japanese way, writes Catherine Taylor.
This was meant to be the 'climate change election'. So what happened?
Just In - 7 hours ago
Would a climate emergency make climate change a crucial issue in future Australian elections? By most accounts, we're already in one, writes Matt McDonald.
NSW Labor MPs move to block leadership aspirations of Chris Minns
With the federal election done and dusted the battle is officially on for NSW Labor leader, and as MPs jostle for support one insider tells the ABC it will be a question of "who's the least hopeless".
Tens of thousands rally against nationalism before EU votes
Just In - 7 hours ago
Tens of thousands of people opposed to right-wing populism and nationalism take to the streets in a number of European cities before the European Parliament elections, to be held between May 23 and 26.
After Trillions Printed Under QE, Politicians Now Say Deficits Don’t Matter
By Avi Mizrahi When quantitative easing (QE) was introduced, it was likened to a drug, with central banks making an emergency injection of money to... more »
Trey Gowdy Says He Has Seen Exculpatory Transcripts of FBI Spies Engaged With Papadopoulos…
In September 2016 the FBI used a longtime informant, Stefan Halper, to make contact with George Papadopoulos, pay him $3k and fly him to London for consulting work and a policy paper on Mediterranean energy issues. As part of the … Continue reading →
Arizona Can Handle A Real Democrat-- Meet Eva Putzova
Arizona is starting to slip out of the grasp of the GOP. The state party elected a neo-fascist chair and fundraising evaporated. 2020 could be a good year for Arizona Democrats. One Republican state Senator saw what was coming and abandoned ship, first to become an independent and finally joining the almost-as-conservative Blue Dogs, Tom O'Halleran. There's nothing about him that says "Democrat: except the "D"" next to his name-- which is better than the ProgressivePunch "F" next to his crucial vote score. Look at the 5 most important bills pending before Congress, Medicare-For-... more »
Letter from Congressmen Objecting to President’s Climate Committee
Letter dated Feb. 18, 2019 to President Trump, from Adam Smith, Frank Pallone, Raul Grijalva and Eddie Bernice Johnson. We are deeply concerned about recent reports that the National Security Council (NSC) is planning to assemble a secret panel, led by a discredited climate change denier, to undermine the overwhelming scientific consensus on the nature …
World Leader’s Ignorance About Climate Change Continues Despite Simple, Obvious Evidence.
Dr. Tim Ball | May 18, 2019 “To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization.” Arnold Toynbee Until Trump, and very obviously with his exception, weak, ignorant, pandering, people lead the western nations. They want leadership positions but with no intention of doing the job, or, for that matter, any talent …
Henrik Svensmark “The connection between cosmic rays, clouds and climate”
12th International EIKE Climate and Energy Conference Munich November 24, 2018 Henrik Svensmark Danish National Space Center
Graduation speaker pushing liberal agenda. What’s new?
Janice Shaw Crouse notes: "Commencement speaker at Bucknell graduation (invited by the all-female student officers). Former Secretary of State and distinguished political leader, Madeleine Albright. No conservative students showed disrespect and none protested. I sat and listened. Her remarks were typically biased and disappointingly progressive ideology — never missed an opportunity to disparage conservatives and American values. Very limited sporadic, unenthusiastic applause. How awful to use this occasion to push a radical agenda!" And liberals don’t get it! “Bucknell Universi... more »
Calling All Hunters: These 5 Rifles Simply Can't Be Beat
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Thoughts? *The American rifle is available in calibers ranging from .223 Remington to .30-06 Springfield.* Hunting, more than other countries in the Western world, lingers in America’s DNA. While the number of hunters in Europe and the rest of the industrialized world has declined with the rise of cities, hunting is still a major sport in the United States. Hunting is particularly popular in rural and suburban areas and large, stable populations of game, including deer, moose, and wild pigs are liberally distributed across North America. *(This fir...more »
This Football Team Was Stuck in Hawaii During the Pearl Harbor Attack
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * And they wanted to fight. Because it was such a long and cataclysmic event, World War II still resonates with so many of us. Books, magazines, movies, television, and other media continue to document the details. However, some stories are missed or glossed over, or simply forgotten. A football team and a group of boosters and followers from a college in the Pacific Northwest would never forget what happened a day after their December 1941 game in Hawaii. Willamette University is located in Oregon’s capital city of Salem, along the banks ... more »
Yes, Glock and Sig Sauer Dominate (But Don't Overlook Ruger's P94 Gun)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Overlooked? *The use of the wider .40 S&W however reduced magazine capacity significantly, from the fifteen rounds of the nine millimeter P85 to just ten rounds in the P94. The .40 S&W round was seen as a middle ground between what many considered an anemic nine millimeter round and heavier .357 Magnum and .45 ACP pistols and revolvers.* During the 1980s, an invasion of European nine-millimeter handguns washed over the United States, achieving swift victories in the American handgun market and capturing large market shares. One of the first American... more »
Turkey's Greek, Armenian, and Assyrian Christians Destroyed By '30-year Genocide'
Assyrian International News Agency - 8 hours ago
Turkey's Greek, Armenian, and Assyrian Christians, which predominated in the region before its colonisation by Turkic Muslims, were subjected to a "staggered campaign of genocide" from 1894 to 1924, which reduced them from 20 per cent of the population to less than 2 per cent, according to Israeli researchers.
Sunday Talks: Maria Bartiromo Interviews Rep. Doug Collins….
Maria Bartiromo discusses ongoing investigative events with House Judiciary Ranking Member Doug Collins. In addition to discussing the direction of the attorney general inquiry, Rep. Collins notes his intent to release more investigative transcripts next week. As suspected Bartiromo notes … Continue reading →
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