Monday, May 20, 2019

20 May - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 3

10 pm MDT

Links 5/20/19

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Ending Obama EPA climate deception by Paul Driessen

Charles R. Anderson, Ph.D. at An Objectivist Individualist - 17 hours ago
*Let’s finally review Endangerment Finding used to justify trillions in climate and energy costs* In December 2009, the Obama Environmental Protection Agency issued its Endangerment Finding (EF) – decreeing that carbon dioxide (CO2) and other “greenhouse gases” (GHGs) endanger the health and welfare of Americans. In the process, EPA ignored the incredible economic, health and welfare benefits of fossil fuels – and the fact that (even at just 0.04% of the atmosphere) carbon dioxide is the miracle molecule that enables plants to grow and makes nearly all life on Earth possible. EPA t... more »

Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 20, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Tuca Mei @ Audio Rebel (Botafogo) – Come see carioca singer-songwriter Tuca Mei perform from her new EP “Olhos Atentos” at the intimate yet illustrious venue Audio Rebel. Fans […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 20, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Is Tourism Doomed to Failure in Brazil?

Henry Montalto at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
By Henry Montalto RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Louvre Museum, known as “the big glass pyramid”, has crushed Brazil in the number of tourists in 2018. While the French institution attracted 10.2 million visitors, the whole of Brazil welcomed a measly 6.62 million tourists. This single museum had more tourists than a country with […] The post Is Tourism Doomed to Failure in Brazil? appeared first on The Rio Times.

Google Has Restricted Huawei’s Use of Android Operating System

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
By Newsfeed/BBC RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – New designs of Huawei smartphones are set to lose access to some Google apps. They work the same as Samsung and LG phones in that Huawei devices rely on Android to be powered. The BBC reported that the move comes after the Trump administration cracked down on Chinese […] The post Google Has Restricted Huawei’s Use of Android Operating System appeared first on The Rio Times.

More Than Five Million Unemployed Seek Work for More Than one Year

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Data released last week by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) show that 5.2 million unemployed have been seeking employment for over a year, this represents 38.9 percent of the unemployed in the country. Out of the overall number of people on the unemployment […] The post More Than Five Million Unemployed Seek Work for More Than one Year appeared first on The Rio Times.

Yet another faked incident. Why are they always from the left?

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
I can't help but notice that, whenever an attack or plot or shibboleth is exposed as fake by the mainstream media - racist slogans daubed on church or dormitory walls, shots allegedly fired at minority homes, bigotry on open display - the fakery appears to come from the left-wing, progrressive side of US politics. Have you ever heard of a right-winger doing the same thing? I've seriously tried to find such reports. If you know of any, *with supporting evidence* such as a news report, please let us know in Comments. It would be obscurely reassuring, somehow . . . sort of . . . to... more »

We Know All About the 'Private' Fighter Jets Training the Air Force for Combat

David Axe at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * A private company in Texas has acquired scores of old French fighter jets--and for a very special reason. *The Air force requires even more adversaries than the sea services do. As a stopgap, the Air Force has awarded to Draken two small contracts for red-air services at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada as well as at six Air National Guard bases.* A private company in Texas has acquired scores of old French fighter jets. With its 63 former French air force Dassault Mirage F.1s, Fort Worth-based Airborne Tactical Advantage Company possesses an air force t... more »

These 5 Planes Turned the Aircraft Carrier Into the Ultimate Weapon

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * And what of the awesome F-14 Tomcat, you ask? *Argentina flung scores of strike jets at the British fleet, which lay at the extreme of their operational range. Though they might have been equally matched versus the Harrier, the Argentine pilots followed orders to only press the attack on British ships—arguably a mistake. Harrier managed to shoot down roughly twenty Argentine fighters using all-aspect AIM-L Sidewinder missiles. The Argentine pilots endured heavy losses to still sink several ships. But without the deterrence provided by the Harriers,... more »

WORLD BRACES FOR USA TO ENDURE SPECTACULAR MILITARY DEFEAT, AM APPLYING TO CHINESE AND IRANIAN MEDIA FOR ACCREDITATION

Jane Burgermeister at BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 17 hours ago
*Just finishing off my application to work as a journalist for Chinese and Iranian media as well as asking for political asylum.* *Am going to ask for expedited accreditation ahead of my show trial on June 10th, which misuses criminal defamation charges to silence a journalist investigating matters in the public interest including the private central banking system and false flag epidemics.* *Also, offering the rights to all the content my birdflu666 blog contents in the event of my being imprisoned and killed by the Globalists. This, because the Globalists appear to be seeking to ... more »

Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 15 "Azad knows the truth"

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 17 hours ago
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight is the finale of Games of Thrones as well the finale this year’s first tale, the tale of King Haras so buckle it up for an interesting night of fairy tales of magic “somehow” To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the fifteenth episode or episode no.194 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the... more »

NYT report Trump and Kushner's DB accounts show Russian oligarch money laundering activities

Jane Burgermeister at BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG CONTINUES HERE - 17 hours ago
*Deutsche Bank' anti money laundering staff flagged accounts held by Trump and Kushner in 2016.* *My bet is that some of the money laundering transactions and contacts between Kushner Companies and individuals in the summer of 2016 may include Oleg Deripaska, close ally of Nat Rothschild.* *https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/may/19/deutsche-bank-trump-kushner-russia-new-york-times* *The Rothschild linked FT is coincidentally today proposing that Goldman Sachs take over Deutsche Bank, a move which may help bury any evidence. Trump's admin has, after all, been packed with form... more »

The lessons I learned when I resigned from my job without having a back-up plan

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/relationships/work/the-lessons-i-learned-when-i-resigned-from-my-job-without-having-a-back-up-plan/photostory/69342882.cms Advertisements

Intel, Qualcomm and other US tech firms reportedly cut off critical software to Huawei after Trump’s blacklist.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.businessinsider.in/Intel-Qualcomm-and-other-US-tech-firms-reportedly-cut-off-critical-software-to-Huawei-after-Trumps-blacklist/articleshow/69409832.cms

Why #aspirin acts as antithrombotic at low dose and analgesic at high dose?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://vkevlani.blogspot.com/2019/05/why-aspirin-acts-as-antithrombotic-at.html?m=1

How to Build Muscle: 5 Top Muscle Building Tips

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/5-training-tips-for-effectively-building-muscle/?utm_content=in.training-tips-bulding-muscle&utm_source=runtastic&utm_medium=facebook.en&utm_campaign=strength&utm_term=paid

Is #depression just a symptom of bad gut health? Study confirms link between gut and brain health

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-05-19-depression-a-symptom-of-bad-gut-health.html

Biochemical compound responsible for blood pressure drop in #sepsis is discovered

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-biochemical-compound-responsible-blood-pressure.html

#Glucosamine supplements may be linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-glucosamine-supplements-linked-cardiovascular-disease.html

10 Fascinating Facts About #Sleep You Probably Don’t Know.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.sleepycat.in/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-sleep/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Facebook+Ads&utm_campaign=Blog+Social+Campaign

Why You May be Waking Up Exhausted

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
http://nimace.com/why-you-may-be-waking-up-exhausted/

How Your #Sleeping Position Affects Your Health

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/how-your-sleeping-position-affects-your-health-440360/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini

Interviewing silence: In conversation with the Autism Community

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Interviewing silence: In conversation with the Autism Community Participations Journal of Audience and Reception Studies Download Interviewing Silence-1 Jonathan Rose, Drew University, New Jersey, USA Abstract: Collecting an oral history of autism presents extraordinary challenges. A third of all autistic... more »

Coverage of Maine's Bill to Remove Religious Vaccine Exemption

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
“Fundamentally, this vote isn’t about public health – it’s about how far is too far for the government to reach into our personal lives,” Farrin said. “A vote against this bill isn’t a vote against vaccinations – it’s a vote... more »

WGC and modular invariance: does the WGC constrain low-energy physics at all?

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 18 hours ago
Physicists writing papers about the Weak Gravity Conjecture (WGC) seem to be particularly excited about their work so they often submit their paper to be at the top of the hep-th list. Two weeks ago, a paper on the axion WGC was posted one second after the collection of papers for the new day started. That's exactly what was achieved by another group of authors, Shiu and Cole at Amsterdam and Aalsma in Madison, who just submitted Weak Gravity Conjecture, Black Hole Entropy, and Modular Invariance a second after the beginning of the new arXiv day. A funny achievement of this paper is... more »

Trump Warns Iran of Ruin If It Starts Fight

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
Trump Warns Iran of Ruin If It Starts Fight by https://www.trtworld.com/ US President Donald Trump’s has tightened economic sanctions against Iran and his administration says it has built up the US military presence in the region. Tehran has described the US moves as “psychological warfare” and a “political game.” – The US President Donald Trump …

Clueless Clooney – Video

Robert at Ice Age Now - 18 hours ago
“Rampant dumbf**kery now threatens our health, our security, and our planet,” warns George Clooney. This parody on Jimmy Kimmel Live rips Trump and ‘Dumb F*cking Idiots’ for ‘Saying Dumb Sh*t’ About Climate Change. The video is apparently meant to sound the alarm about President Trump’s failure to take the new 1500-page climate-change report from the ... Read moreClueless Clooney – Video The post Clueless Clooney – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Iraq Embassy targeted in missile attack

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago
Iraqi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Rasoul said a Katyusha rocket fell near the statue of the Unknown Soldier, less than a mile from the U.S. Embassy. Tap picture for story.| AP File Photo Five days ago, the State Department ordered non-essential embassy employees in the Baghdad Embassy and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil. to leave there as a precaution against rising Iran tensions. They also warned any and all U.S. citizens of the same thing and that there was limited ability to provide emergency services to them. Then on May 17th, finally Ambassador Matthew Tueller was confirmed ... more »

A Good Monday Morning

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 19 hours ago

Trump likens Morrison's election victory to his 2016 presidential win and Brexit

Andrew Probyn And Andrew Greene at Just In - 19 hours ago
The US President likens the Prime Minister's re-election to his own and observes that people "seem surprised" by the result.

George Pell contempt of court charges against Ray Hadley and Herald Sun editor withdrawn

Karen Percy at Just In - 19 hours ago
Prosecutors have halted contempt of court proceedings against broadcaster Ray Hadley and the editor of the Herald Sun newspaper in relation to the conviction of Cardinal George Pell, but more than 30 other journalists and organisations remain accused.

Notorious SA paedophile's appeal decision delayed until new laws are passed

Gabriella Marchant at Just In - 19 hours ago
A court has postponed a decision about whether notorious paedophile Vivian Frederick Deboo will serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home until new laws pass SA Parliament.

NT Labor optimistic of 2020 re-election after federal election results

Jano Gibson at Just In - 19 hours ago
If the federal election result in the NT was supposed to be a referendum on Territory Labor, Chief Minister Michael Gunner will be feeling relieved, after the Country Liberals failed to snatch either of the NT's two Lower House seats.

Alleged SA bomb maker refused bail after Supreme Court review

Rhett Burnie at Just In - 19 hours ago
Alleged Adelaide bomb maker Aaron Ellis will not be released on home detention bail after the Supreme Court overruled a decision by a magistrate.

'I'm going to kill you': Man shot dead by police in Sydney 'may have suffered psychosis'

Jamelle Wells at Just In - 19 hours ago
Danukul Mokmool, who was shot in the head in a florist shop in 2017, repeatedly ignored police requests to put his scissors down and shouted out: "Shoot me in the head", the inquest hears.

The Battle for Rights of Nature Heats Up in the Great Lakes

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Public interest lawyers strive to give legal teeth to a Lake Erie Bill of Rights, a ballot initiative passed by Ohio voters in February.

The Army's New Machine Gun Is Plenty Dangerous (And Not from Sig Sauer)

WarIsBoring at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*WarIsBoring* *Securuty, * The Brügger & Thomet APC9K has been hailed the winner of the Sub Compact Weapon program, beating out well-seasoned military & police competitors such as the American Sig MPX and the Czech-made CZ Scorpion Evo. *The future is almost here. * The U.S. Army has selected a new submachine gun for special security missions- and the winner of the procurement contest may surprise you. The Brügger & Thomet APC9K has been hailed the winner of the Sub Compact Weapon program, beating out well-seasoned military & police competitors such as the American Sig MPX and t... more »

Imagine If F-35s Went To War Against North Korea: Panic Attack for Kim?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * No contest? *A mismatch? * The ROKAF, South Korea’s Air Force received their first F-35A fighter jets in April 2019. The ROKAF hopes to eventually buy forty F-35As and should have ten F-35As by the end of the year. *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* But how do these aircraft fit into the ROKAF’s existing fleet of aircraft? What role could they play in countering the North Korean KPAF? The ROKAF already fields a variety of advanced American fighters, including over one hundred KF-16Cs and around 60 F-15K Slam Eagles. The KF-16C is fully integ... more »

FBI and Brazilian Authorities are Investigating Four Multinationals

Harold Emert at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
By Harold Emert RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The FBI is investigating four giant multinationals, Johnson & Johnson, Siemens, General Electric, and Philips for supposed payment of bribes to sell medical equipment in Brazil. As a result of parallel investigations, the Brazilian Public Ministry suspects that the firms being investigated by American officials made illegal […] The post FBI and Brazilian Authorities are Investigating Four Multinationals appeared first on The Rio Times.

Largest Blues Festival in Latin America Comes to Rio this Week

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Thursday, May 23rd until Saturday, May 25th, the HUB RJ in Santo Cristo will be hosting the very first Rio-based edition of the internationally-renowned Mississippi Delta Blues Festival, usually held at Caxias do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul. “The idea is to provide […] The post Largest Blues Festival in Latin America Comes to Rio this Week appeared first on The Rio Times.

Why the framework of quantum mechanics cannot be deformed

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 19 hours ago
I've explained the inevitability of quantum mechanics and the incorrectness of all the criticisms from many angles. The main reason why the wrong opinions keep on spreading is that the "natural selection" that used to eliminate the people who are totally wrong about fundamental issues has ceased to exist. The inkspillers who write complete nonsense about quantum mechanics should really be "terminated" as scientists – for their life (that's how it still worked e.g. in the times of Hugh Everett) – but instead, we live in an epoch in which they find a few thousand dumb readers who will... more »

Fake Manchester Attack – Richard Hall

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
This is a 42-minute extract from Richard D. Hall's 2019 UK tour, where evidence from the 2017 Manchester Arena "bombing" is forensically examined, showing beyond a reasonable doubt that the event was fabricated. The post Fake Manchester Attack – Richard Hall appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

"How It Really Is"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 20 hours ago
"When you go down to the Justice Center that's all you see - just us." - Richard Pryor

"The Normalization and Institutionalization of Fraud"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 20 hours ago
*"The Normalization and Institutionalization of Fraud"* by Charles Hugh Smith "I am indebted to Manoj Samanta (twitter: @flation_debate) for the insightful concept of the commoditization of fraud. The first step in the commoditization of fraud is to normalize fraud as Business as Usual (BAU) to the point that it's no longer viewed as "wrong," destructive or an aberration of evil-doers but as an accepted way to maximize gain and offload risk onto others. The last step in the process is to institutionalize fraud within central banking and government policies. How is selling shares in... more »

Turkish-backed rebels suffer big losses in northwestern Hama

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed Euphrates Shield forces sent a large number of reinforcements to the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate this past weekend. The primary reason for their redeployment was to help retake the areas their rebel allies lost earlier this month. Upon their arrival, the Turkish-backed rebels attempted to reclaim […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Powerful Iraqi group says they will remain part of ‘axis of resistance’ despite foreign pressure

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Secretary-General of Harakat Al-Nujaba, Akram al-Kaabi, said last week that Iraq will remain part of the “axis of resistance” despite foreign-led initiatives to detach the Iraqi society from the regional developments. “Our enemies want Iraq to be an apathetic society and not react to what is happening in our […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Developing: US warship enters South China Sea amid ongoing turmoil with Beijing

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
The U.S. military said one of its warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal claimed by China in the South China Sea on Sunday, a move likely to anger Beijing at a time of tense ties between the world’s two biggest economies. The busy waterway is one of a growing number of flashpoints in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Militants attempt to attack Russia’s largest base in Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – Last night, the jihadist rebels launched a heavy attack on the Hmeimim Airbase in the southwestern region of the Latakia Governorate. According to a military source in Latakia, the jihadist rebels launched several missiles towards the Russian installation from their positions in the neighboring Idlib Governorate. The source said the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2019-05-18

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
This is a summary of 2 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, IRGC, Russia, Venezuela. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Iran warns US: ‘Our missiles can reach your ships’ Russia to deliver […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Technology, Convenience…..and Death

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Reader Petter S sent along a recent article The Myth of Convenience, by L.M. Sacasas, Director of the Center for the Study of Ethics and Technology. The piece covers a lot of ground in a relatively short space, so I encourage you to read it in full, along with his earlier post, Privacy Is Not […]

Fire The Nutcases Leading US To War

Eric MARGOLIS at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
President Donald Trump claimed this week that he does not want war with Iran. If he really believes this, the president ought to look into what his subordinates are doing. Among their bellicose actions are deployment of the ‘Abraham Lincoln CVN-72’ carrier task force to the coast of Iran, massing […]

A NEW HISTORY OF MODERN GREECE REVEALS MISTAKES THE RUSSIANS AND GREEKS HAVE KEPT REPEATING FOR TWO HUNDRED YEARS

Editor at Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow By the European standard of destructiveness in war — civil war and invasion — only one country exceeds Russia in the frequency of violence over the past two centuries and in casualties per head of population: this is Greece. In Europe of today, no country has been as damaged by the […]

Singapore and New Zealand to step up cooperation in trade, defence and research

bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
20-May-2019 Singapore and New Zealand on Friday signed a joint declaration to step up cooperation in four strategic areas, Among them is the upgraded Agreement between New Zealand and Singapore on a Closer Economic Partnership (ANZSCEP).

Taiwan looks to fast-track FTA talks with India, eyes higher tech exports

bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
20-May-2019 With an eye on carving out a larger share of the Indian tech products and precision tools market, Taiwan is looking to fast-track discussions on a trade deal with India.

Reconstruction' begins of stone age lands lost to North Sea

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
*'Reconstruction' begins of stone age lands lost to North Sea * *Scientists to create 3D map of submerged Mesolithic landscape of Doggerland* *Nazia Parveen North of England correspodent * * @NParveenG * *Wed 8 May 2019 18.42 BST Last modified on Fri 10 May 2019 17.30 BST * *https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/may/08/mapping-begins-of-lands-lost-to-north-sea-during-the-stone-age* * Part of the North Sea, covering the Doggerland land bridge, showing present-day Norway, top, and Denmark, below. Photograph: Nasa/AFP/Getty * *Lost at t... more »

Making Playgrounds a Little More Dangerous

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
About time. What has evolved is absurd. Kids want to use tools and this needs to be encouraged. That means bashing things and cutting things. . A stack of scrap wood is always powerful. Teaching them to pull out nails is also important. All that and a few basic tools and hours of learning and imagining the creation of something is possible. Best they learn to make do with what is at hand. Recall every farm boy heads to town to repair something last after he has proven he cannot do it. Why do we not expect as much from all. *Making Playgrounds a Little More Dangerous* *“I...more »

And the least feminist nation in the world is... Denmark?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
Somewhere out there there is a balance between showing appreciation to a stranger and so called inappropriate harassment. Certainly juvenile harassment has been an ongoing problem that demands intervention and sensitivity training. Yet blow back has actually suppressed very normal communication. I personally see women compliment other women on hair style and clothing all the time. This is almost never done by men and forces men to find alternatives. Perhaps it is high time we trained young boys to also compliment each other and girls in the same manner. All such methodology... more »

Self-driving cars take the wheel

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
We have been following all this from inception. We certainly have critical mass now with all manufacturers developing and evolving major technology envelopes for both self driving with optimal safety and for battery based cars with optimal range. I do think that we will have a completely satisfactory solution by 2025 and we can all retire our driving license. That future is both easily imagined by you or I but is also committed to by the whole industry. That is huge. The advent of a motor based on the original Tesla patent will follow, but it not so critical as the electric... more »

Rapid DNA Test Reveals One Third of Migrants Lying About Family Relationship to Children

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 20 hours ago
Rapid DNA testing has revealed that almost 1/3 of illegal migrants apprehended at the southern US border were not biologically related to the children with whom they were traveling.

Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to Dump Illegals in Florida. But San Diego Will Welcome 1400 New Migrants Per Month.

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 20 hours ago
Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to Dump Illegals in Florida. But San Diego Will Welcome 1400 New Migrants Per Month.

U.S. Warship Sails Near The Disputed Scarborough Shoal Claimed By China In The South China Sea

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 20 hours ago
The operation was carried out by US destroyer Preble [File: MC3 Alexander Tidd/Navy Visual News Service/EPA] *Reuters*:* U.S. warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said one of its warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal claimed by China in the South China Sea on Sunday, a move likely to anger Beijing at a time of tense ties between the world’s two biggest economies. The busy waterway is one of a growing number of flashpoints in the U.S.-China relationship, which also include a trade war, U.S. sanctions a... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy. Caught in reality." Trumpworld. Twitter is great for many things. Group rewrites of song lyrics with near strangers is one of them. I have a feeling that the late Freddy Mercury, and his fellow band members in Queen would approve of this version of their "Bohemian Rhapsody." It's hard for me to look at these new lyrics and not start singing the song in my head, obviously nowhere near as well as Freddy did, though. Ideally, this can start a viral trend; a near future of a twitter-sphere jammed with classic songs with new lyr...more »

Blue Sky enters receivership amid debts and class actions

David Chau at Just In - 21 hours ago
Former market darling Blue Sky Alternative Investments falls into receivership, appoints administrators and get suspended from trading on the ASX following an ASIC investigation and amid potential class actions.

Tributes for the man who brought roses to the people

Nadia Isa And Nadia Isa at Just In - 21 hours ago
Tributes are flowing in following the death of David Ruston, an internationally renowned rose expert, who is being remembered for bringing roses into the gardens of "everyday" Australians.

Will the Coalition win put a rocket under the ASX? Don't bank on it

Stephen Letts at Just In - 21 hours ago
Investors responded to the election result with a renewed appetite for risk. But local and global factors and the fact nothing has changed may mean today's bargains may be tomorrow's losses, writes Stephen Letts

Queensland Rail worker accused of hitting woman with machinery blames 'blind spot', court hears

Ellie Sibson at Just In - 21 hours ago
A Queensland Rail worker accused of a hit-and-run in Brisbane's inner north did not see the woman he struck because his vision was obscured by a "boom or crane" at the front of the heavy machinery he was driving, a court is told.

Teenager with severe disabilities died after choking on latex glove, inquest hears

Gabriella Marchant at Just In - 21 hours ago
The mother of a severely disabled teenager who died at an Adelaide care facility after swallowing a latex glove tells a coronial inquest she had warned carers that her daughter was "at risk" of putting things in her mouth.

Plibersek says she can't reconcile family responsibilities with leadership

Brett Worthington at Just In - 21 hours ago
After serving as Labor's deputy leader for the past six years, Tanya Plibersek rules out running for her party's top job, saying "now is not my time".

Kevin Muscat quits as Melbourne Victory coach after 14 years with club

Just In - 21 hours ago
'Club legend' and head coach Kevin Muscat fights back tears as he announces his departure from Melbourne Victory, 14 years after first joining the side as a player.

Labor scoops marginal NSW seat held by Liberal Party for more than two decades

Ainslie Drewitt-Smith at Just In - 21 hours ago
Voters in Gilmore bucked the trend this federal election becoming the only seat in the country to turn their back on the Coalition and install a Labor MP.

Folau decides against appeal, court action still an option

Just In - 21 hours ago
Israel Folau cites a lack of "confidence" in Rugby Australia's ability to treat him fairly as the reason why he will not appeal against its decision to terminate his contract, as court action remains a possibility.

Rape isn't a good argument for abortion

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 21 hours ago
Jefferson: Buttigieg, a left-wing U.S. presidential candidate, wants to remove Jefferson from the names of things. Clearly, the Harvard physics department's building where I spent 6 years – Jefferson Laboratories – is at risk of becoming nameless because of a radical whackadoodle. Because some lawmakers have approved a de facto ban on abortions in Alabama, there seems to be quite some hysteria in much of the U.S. Not only the far left "pro-choice" demonstrators but even the "pro-life" (but not very socially conservative) president Donald Trump and other politicians have distanced hi... more »

Blood In the Water: The Horror That Would Be a Sinking U.S. Navy Carrier

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, * And the war that would come soon after. *Perhaps more importantly, such an attack might give U.S. policymakers (who have historically been more casualty-averse than the U.S. public) pause over the costs and benefits of the intervention.* Since the 1950s, the supercarrier has been the most visible representation of U.S. military power and maritime hegemony. Although supercarriers have participated in nearly every military conflict since the commissioning of USS Forrestal in 1955, no carrier has come under determined attack from a capable opponent. In... more »

The Russian Navy’s Combat Capability Is Only 45 Percent of the U.S. Navy's

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Trouble for Moscow? *In contrast, “American shipbuilders annually hand over 2–3 destroyers of the class ‘Arleigh Burke’ and the same number of submarines of the ‘Virginia’ type,” flot.com said. “In addition, in 2019, the U.S. Navy had already commissioned the second Zumwalt-class destroyer Michael Monsour (3 units). Let's not forget about the American program of building ships of the coastal zone of the LCS class, which has reached the pace of at least three orders over a year.”* Russia’s Navy is falling behind the U.S. Navy in combat power, accordin... more »

This Navy Aircraft Carrier Survived What Seems Like the Impossible

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * The USS Franklin was not a lucky ship. *Workers in the navy yard also reported that they had heard sounds while aboard the carrier. They were unable to locate any source. The sounds, they said, were of “men talking, and laughing, or horsing around like guys do.”* The USS Franklin was not a lucky ship. In March 1945, off the Japanese mainland, the Essex-class aircraft carrier was hit by two 550-pound bombs that struck her flight deck and penetrated into the hangar deck. Less than six months earlier, a kamikaze had hit her off Leyte in the Ph... more »

After ‘Stunning’ Conservative Win, NY Times Compares Australia To ‘American South’

PA Pundits - International at Ending Obama’s EPA Climate Deception – PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Scott Whitlock ~ This weekend, another political earthquake hit the establishment. After trailing in every poll and being left for dead by liberals in the media, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the conservatives in Australia won a shocking victory. But, just like with Brexit, Donald Trump’s win in 2016 and other examples, the New York […]

The Facts On Drought

PA Pundits - International at Ending Obama’s EPA Climate Deception – PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Craig Rucker ~ Weather happens. Not long ago California was in drought. Then Senator Barbara Boxer infamously said, “In California, we can just look out the window to see climate change’s impacts.” The rains would never return. Parched Earth and deprivation were the “new normal.” The weather, however, continued to vary, as it always […]

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
US president says war would be 'end' of Iran as tensions rise https://t.co/3HAyyRuw5g — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 20, 2019 Saudi Arabia does not want war but will not hesitate to defend itself against Iran, a top Saudi diplomat said Sunday. https://t.co/tzv3YvYsgO — NBC News (@NBCNews) May 19, 2019 U.S. to encourage investment in Palestinians as first part of peace plan https://t.co/fWtAB7oeoy pic.twitter.com/o0H9wmQexp — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) May 20, 2019 Volodymyr Zelensky: Comedian to be sworn in as Ukrainian president https://t.co/JsSGJnP54x — BBC News (World... more »

US Ready to Approve Israel’s ‘Colonial Policies’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
US Ready to Approve Israel’s ‘Colonial Policies’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The US is getting ready to approve Israel’s “colonial policies” by disregarding Palestinian rights, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki said Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. – “Two days ago, the Palestinian people commemorated the 71st anniversary of the Naqba – the Catastrophe – and while their disposition continues, …

Dave Janda: Massive Crimes Will Soon Be Revealed & Prosecuted

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Dave Janda: Massive Crimes Will Soon Be Revealed & Prosecuted by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) The FISA abuse report compiled by Inspector General Michael Horowitz is finished and will be released soon according to Dr. Dave Janda from the Operation Freedom radio show. The fraudulent FISA applications, using a phony dossier, made spying on the Trump Administration …

Jordan Awaits Trump Deal With Fear, Rumors — Custodian of Temple Mount to be Given to Saudi Arabia? The Plan to Build the 3rd Temple

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
My understanding is that: a deal has been struck to take away custodianship of the temple mount from Jordan and give it to the House of Saud. This is to facilitate the building of the 3rd temple once the Palestinians (REAL JEWS) are driven out of West Bank and Gaza, mostly into the north Sinai …

US-Iran Showdown Is One False-Flag Attack Away From Global Calamity

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
US-Iran Showdown Is One False-Flag Attack Away From Global Calamity by Robert Bridge, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ Hypocritical to the core, the execution of false-flag events spare aggressive states the ignominy of appearing in public as the warmongering psychopaths they are, lest their subjects get the wrong idea as to exactly who is governing over them. – The …

Israel Launches Strikes on Southern Syria: Reports

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic COUNTERFEIT, LIE, HERESY. Zionists LIE when they say the God of the Bible has brought Israel back to the promised land. Fact is: there are something like 20.4 million modern Jews worldwide but only 6.7 million in Israel. How is that …

Leaked OPCW Memo Casts Doubt on Watchdog’s Douma ‘Chemical Attack’ Conclusions

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
RT Published on May 18, 2019 A leaked report by #OPCW engineers contradicts the #chemical watchdog’s official report on the April 2018 incident in #Syria, and raises questions about political pressure by US, UK and France on the UN body. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9unv end

On Contact: Threat of War with Iran w/Codepink’s Medea Benjamin

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
RT America Published on May 18, 2019 Chris Hedges discusses the threat of war with Iran and the US relationship with Saudi Arabia and Israel with anti-war activist Medea Benjamin of Codepink. end

Saudi Arabia Ready to Confront Iran with ‘All Strength & Determination’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Saudi Arabia Ready to Confront Iran with ‘All Strength & Determination’ by https://www.rt.com/ Riyadh will confront Tehran with “all strength and determination” if need be, the Kingdom’s FM warned after the crown prince received a call from Washington in which the sides discussed ways to ensure regional “security.” – Tehran seeks to destabilize the entire …

Eleven People Killed in Reported Gun Attack at Bar in Belém

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Newsfeed/AP RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A gang of gunmen roared up to a bar late Sunday in Belém city in Brazil’s northern Pará state and opened fire, killing six women and five men, media reports said. State officials would only confirm that “a massacre” occurred but gave no details. The G1 news website […] The post Eleven People Killed in Reported Gun Attack at Bar in Belém appeared first on The Rio Times.

"The Democratic Party Is a 'Freak Show'”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"The Democratic Party Is a 'Freak Show'”* by Doug Casey "*Justin’s note:* Elizabeth Warren could cost America trillions of dollars. Warren is, of course, a Democratic senator from Massachusetts. She’s also running for president. And like many fellow Democrats, she’s full of wacky ideas. Most recently, she made waves by saying she wants to forgive more than $1 trillion worth of student loans if she becomes president. She also wants to issue reparations to African Americans, which could also cost trillions. These sorts of ideas used to be considered extreme. A candidate would get la... more »

VIDEO: Entrenched Illiberalism in Mainland Southeast Asia

New Mandala at New Mandala - 22 hours ago
Scholars and activists discuss the region's persistent struggles with democracy at a recent ANU conference. The post VIDEO: Entrenched Illiberalism in Mainland Southeast Asia appeared first on New Mandala.

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
A fighter loyal to Libyan internationally recognized government walk inside a building at outskirts of Tripoli, Libya, May 16. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *On the frontlines of Tripoli* (Reuters).

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago

Labor in damage control in Queensland with just one seat between Brisbane River and Cape York

Josh Bavas at Just In - 23 hours ago
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is vowing to turn back the tide as Labor assesses the damage in its former heartland, and MPs blame their government's "bipolar" approach to coal.

Man who posted Instagram photos of ex-girlfriend to be first conviction under new revenge porn laws

David Weber at Just In - 23 hours ago
The first person charged under WA's new revenge porn laws is planning to plead guilty to distributing intimate images of the woman by posting them on Instagram after their relationship ended.

This is how worried you should be about your smartphone destroying your eyes

Dannielle Maguire at Just In - 23 hours ago
Now that screens don't require two strong men to carefully place them in an entertainment unit, they're up close and personal. So, should you be worried about your eyes?

Police praise citizens after accused carjacker trapped in car he was allegedly trying to steal

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 23 hours ago
A Canberra man accused of a string of attempted carjackings appears in court after being trapped in a car he was allegedly trying to steal by members of the public.

Father lured young girls with sleepovers, abusing them to amass child porn stash of 2 million images

Joanna Menagh at Just In - 23 hours ago
A man is sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to almost 40 child sex offences, including the abuse of four young girls while they were having sleepovers with his daughter at his home in Perth's northern suburbs.

More music needed in classrooms after 20-year decline, educator says

Malcolm Sutton at Just In - 23 hours ago
A strong arts curriculum stretches brain power across subjects to improve overall learning, but in Australia it's been in retreat for 20 years.

20yo racing driver wins first race since losing both legs

Simon Smale at Just In - 23 hours ago
Young racing driver Billy Monger survived a high-speed crash that cost him his legs. Two years on, he has won his first race in a single-seat racing car.

10 things you should know about black holes

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
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May 20th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #851

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Monday May 20th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

Trends and advertising claims don’t mean countertop cookers are safe

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
If you’re considering picking up some of those electric pressure cookers at early summer garage sales thinking they’d be a handy, easy way to put up small batches of fresh produce for use next winter, think again. It’s not the pre-owned status that should give you pause for thought, though. Even if you’re planning on... Continue Reading

How do I test thee? Let me count the ways

Laura Mushrush at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores different pathogen testing methods for environmental monitoring. As food safety regulations have improved and increased within the last decade, a technology boom has given the industry access to more accurate... Continue Reading

Letter to the Editor: The Oath (Version 01)

Food Safety News Readers at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Opinion Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor can be submitted via the Contact Us link on our website. Dear Editor, When the Washington Post published a story, “Pork industry soon will have more power over meat inspections,” FSIS proffered the “Oath of Office” in an attempt to place its employees, “civil servants with the noblest of... Continue Reading

"We All Know..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
“We all know that something is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t earth, and it ain’t even the stars... everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal, and that something has to do with human beings. All the greatest people ever lived have been telling us that for five thousand years and yet you’d be surprised how people are always losing hold of it. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being." - Thornton Wilder

45 DIFFERENT HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONS

Amanda-Mary at Healing Oracle - 23 hours ago
When life gives you lemons, it turns out you can make much more than just lemonade. Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor... The post 45 DIFFERENT HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMONS appeared first on Healing Oracle.

On The Cusp Of War: Why Iran Won’t Fold

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Is Iran in the midst of a "strategic surge"?

Google Has Suspended Business With Huawei

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Reuters*:* Exclusive: Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump blacklist - source* NEW YORK (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc’s Google has suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open source licensing, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday, in a blow to the Chinese technology company that the U.S. government has sought to blacklist around the world. Holders of current Huawei smartphones with Google apps, however, will continue to be able to use and download ... more »

Is The U.K. About To Get A Trumpist Prime Minister?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
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.?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*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?"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"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

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
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"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"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"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"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..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"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?"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
Anacortes, Washington, USA. Thanks for stopping by!

The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "All Will Come Again"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"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..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"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 at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*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…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
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

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
[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.

CCTV captures meteor as it lights up Alice Springs' night sky

Steven Schubert at Just In - 1 day ago
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

Jordan Hayne at Just In - 1 day ago
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

James Carmody at Just In - 1 day ago
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

Kathleen Ferguson at Just In - 1 day ago
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

Michael Janda at Just In - 1 day ago
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?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 1 day ago
Seeking reader input and assistance for meetup options for June.

Saudis Say They Don’t Want War, But Will Defend Themselves

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
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

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*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

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*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 at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*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

Activist Post at Activist Post - 1 day ago
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

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 1 day ago
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'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
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?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
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?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
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 »

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