Thursday, May 30, 2019

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Links 5/30/19

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Woman Drives Naked Husband on Car Roof to Punish him for Cheating

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A woman decided to punish her husband for cheating in an unusual way: she drove through the streets and avenues of Barranquilla (Colombia) with her naked husband on the car’s roof. According to the woman, Jairo Vargas agreed to be “humiliated” in such a way by his wife […] The post Woman Drives Naked Husband on Car Roof to Punish him for Cheating appeared first on The Rio Times.

Thursday Morning Links

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 17 hours ago
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Jeff Stein reports on Bernie Sanders' plans to transfer power from capital to people. And PressProgress highlights the Saskatchewan Party's continued reliance on corporate funding from outside the province. - Ron Walter recognizes that Scott Moe's carbon tax posturing is purely a matter of politics rather than any rational policy. Luke O'Neil reports on the Trump administration's push to take carbon cultism to new depths. And Kim Phillips-Fein points out how discussion of the Green New Deal in the U.S. has been met with reactionary Republi... more »

Seth Berkley "the fattest charity fat cat of them all" and the money sloshing behind the Global Health Security Agenda

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
by John Stone Seth Berkley, the director Gavi, who led the call for a clamp down on vaccine criticism in social media two years ago in the British mainstream journal the Spectator had a few months before been named in... more »

Past climate doom predictions have been soundly refuted by climate science

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 17 hours ago
“If you liked last summer’s record temperatures, you’re going to love the 1990s, says James Hansen, the NASA scientist who, during congressional hearings on the Midwestern drought, linked greenhouse warming to the heat wave. Last summer was a preview of … Continue reading →

Ted Kuntz, Parent of Vaccine Injured Child Challenges CBC Again

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Note: Ted Kuntz is a valued contributor to Age of Autism. Below, we share his letter to CBC, (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.) The response, is a polite refusal to budge. Please visit the Vaccine Choice Canada site for information from our... more »

Dead Meat: China's J-20 Can't Fight an F-22 or F-35 and Win

Zachary Keck at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=j-20&rlz=1C1AVNE_enUS708US708&tbs=isz:l,qdr:y&tbm=isch&source=lnt&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi-3fXksMHiAhUOjVkKHV06DlgQpwUIIA&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1#imgrc=oKvLJv65As2W-M:] Don't try it, Beijing. *The South China Morning Post article did not come as a complete surprise. A January 2016 Reuters article noted that China was struggling to manufacture engines for its fifth-generation jets. “Chinese engine-makers face a multitude of problems,” Michael Raska, an assistant professor at Singapore’s S. Rajaratnam School of Interna... more »

Old School Stealth Is Back: Can the F-117 Make the Ultimate Comeback?

Dave Majumdar at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Americas* [image: By The original uploader was Koalorka at English Wikipedia.(Original text: MSGT EDWARD SNYDER) - http://www.defenselink.mil/multimedia/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3827928] Or does she belong in a museum for good? *But the Air Force had always known that stealth aircraft are not invisible or invincible. In fact, during Operation Desert Storm, contrary to popular belief, U.S. Army AH-64 Apache gunships made the first air raids on Iraq rather than the F-117. Those attack helicopters had one mission—th... more »

Analysts: U.S. Troops Should Fortify Islands Near China

David Axe at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * “The strategy of maritime pressure aims to persuade Chinese leaders that attempting military aggression in the Western Pacific will fail, thus discouraging them from trying it. The strategy gives the [People’s Liberation Army] a taste of its own A2/AD medicine, improving America’s prospects in both peace and war.” China holds a major advantage over the United States in the great-power struggle for influence over the Pacific region. It’s simple. China is closer than the United States is to the disputed territories of the China Seas. “The U.S. military ha... more »

Live: Panthers, Sea Eagles kick off NRL round 12

Just In - 18 hours ago
Manly travels to the foot of the mountains to take on Penrith, as round 12 of the NRL kicks off. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

Insults fly as Adelaide City Council factional dispute heats up

Gabriella Marchant at Just In - 18 hours ago
An Adelaide City councillor lodges a formal complaint against a fellow councillor for swearing and calling him names as a faction dispute heats up.

Restoration Funds for National Museum to be Reduced by R$11.9 Million

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The budget contingency announced by the federal government for education will, according to the Brazilian Association of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions (Andifes), adversely affect funds for the reconstruction of the National Museum, destroyed by a fire in September 2018. According to the association, the […] The post Restoration Funds for National Museum to be Reduced by R$11.9 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.

Leprosy Patients are Segregated in Brazil, Says UN Rapporteur

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Alice Cruz, the United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy, stated a couple of days ago, that those who have been diagnosed suffer an “institutionalized and interpersonal” segregation in Brazil. Although communities – more often called colonies – […] The post Leprosy Patients are Segregated in Brazil, Says UN Rapporteur appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Industry Confidence Drops in May

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Industry Confidence Index (ICI) of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) fell 0.7 percent in May to 97.2 percent, according to a survey released on Tuesday (28th). With the drop, the indicator canceled out the rise recorded in the previous month and returned to the March level, […] The post Brazilian Industry Confidence Drops in May appeared first on The Rio Times.

Measles Madness Hits London, UK

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
A significant number of measles cases have been reported across London which has put public health officials on 'high alert'. The post Measles Madness Hits London, UK appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

The Google Propaganda Machine

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
Has anyone noticed how over the past couple years, particularly in the last six months Google, the Worlds most common starting point for all internet browsing, has become no more than a search engine for Western State propaganda? The post The Google Propaganda Machine appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Is Conservatism Running on Brand Fumes?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Why the foundations of conservatism are crumbling.

Health Minister will have 'blood on his hands' if cardiac services aren't restored, doctor warns

David Marchese at Just In - 19 hours ago
Randwick orthopaedic surgeon Angus Gray says Health Minister Brad Hazzard is wrong to characterise the issue as a dispute between doctors, saying it is instead about losing a critical patient service.

Fire that killed 90yo woman started by wheat bag overheating in microwave

Just In - 19 hours ago
A woman killed in a housefire yesterday is remembered as a good friend and neighbour, as it emerges the fatal blaze started when a wheat bag was overheated in a microwave.

I was on Mount Everest the day the viral photo was taken, but I had very different experience

Just In - 19 hours ago
I was on Mt Everest the day of the viral traffic jam. But from my vantage point on the north side on my sixth climb to the summit, the view was very different, writes Lydia Bradey.

Diamonds opt for form over loyalty in the hunt for Netball World Cup glory

Brittany Carter at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Australian netball squad for the 2019 World Cup in Liverpool is named, with some key omissions as Lisa Alexander opts for form over loyalty.

Teen driver charged over fatal crash of 'stolen' car

Just In - 19 hours ago
Police charge a 14-year-old boy alleged to have been driving a stolen car that was almost cut in two when it crashed on Brisbane's bayside on Wednesday afternoon, killing another teenager who was a passenger.

Syrian, Russian jets attack militant strongholds in southwest Idlib

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian and Russian air forces resumed their airstrikes over the Hama-Idlib axis, targeting several areas under the control of the militant forces in northwestern Syria. According to a field report from nearby Hama, the Syrian and Russian air forces heavily targeted the Jabal Shashabo region of southwest Idlib, hitting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Jihadist forces kill several Syrian Army soldiers in ambush attack in northern Latakia

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:35 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels carried out a deadly ambush in northern Latakia on Wednesday, killing and wounding several soldiers in the process. According to a military report, several Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers were killed when a jihadist group loyal to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham ambushed their positions in the Al-Qal’at Mountains. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Spanish jet intercepts Russian warplane over Black Sea

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
Spanish EF-18 fighter jets “intercepted” a Russian An-12 military aircraft in international airspace “controlled by one of the Baltic states,” the General Staff of the Spanish Defence Ministry said. “The interception was made on May 24 over the [Baltic] sea,” the statement said, adding that “the plane did not meet the necessary requirements for flying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Hezbollah allegedly withdrawing forces from Syria: US

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – Hezbollah is allegedly withdrawing their forces from Syria after more than six years inside the country, the U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. According to Ortagus, Hezbollah is withdrawing from Syria due to the ongoing U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Hezbollah does not issue military statements, so […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Supernovae-Induced Lightning May Have Encouraged Humanity’s Ancestors To Walk Upright

Russ Steele at The Next Grand Minimum - 20 hours ago
Editorial Question: What else could these high energy cosmic rays have caused? Thoughts? A bombardment of cosmic rays from ancient supernovae may have triggered a series of events that encouraged early human ancestors to walk upright, according to a new… Continue reading →

Is Russia Testing Nuclear Weapons in Secret?

David Axe at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * Most likely the answer is no. But there is a much bigger issue here that must be addressed. A senior U.S. intelligence official on May 29, 2019 accused Russia of secretly conducting nuclear tests in violation of an international treaty and the country’s own moratorium on such tests. But there’s no hard evidence of these alleged tests, one arms-control group pointed out. “The United States believes that Russia probably is not adhering to its nuclear testing moratorium in a manner consistent with the ‘zero-yield’ standard” outlined in the 1996 Comprehens... more »

A Glock or Sig Sauer Gun Is Only as Good As One Thing

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The ammo you put in it. Especially in the 9mm class. I’ve been a handgun enthusiast for a little over a decade now, and I love everything about handguns. I love older pistol designs and all modern designs the same way. I have my preferences as far as handguns designs, i.e. I like hammer-fired handguns better than striker-fired ones, I like handguns with an all-steel frame better than those with a polymer or an alloy frame, and I like 1911s and SA/DA magnum revolvers far more than I’d ever like any other handgun platform. Li... more »

Mueller's last kick

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
Do watch this youtube report on the Mueller Press Conference. Someone commented that he was practically crying to say the things he said. That could be well be true. There was zero reason for this press conference. Thus he may well have been forced to the flame. Otherwise his reported explicitly in the written text that no American colluded with Russians and how that blanket exoneration fails to include Trump escapes me. In the meantime the world has gone on and certainly no longer cares about DEM lies regarding Trump. In fact they must be bleeding supporters by these tact... more »

Bizarre celestial object spotted is one of the rarest in the galaxy

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
This appears to be the likely supernova event and that alone is important as it allows us to investigate its ongoing evolution. We predict no more than several in our galaxy, so this discovery is rare and also important. Sooner or later all our hardware in space will completely map our own galaxy to a level equivalent to this discovery and the sister objects will show up. All that continues to take time... *Bizarre celestial object spotted is one of the rarest in the galaxy Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/rarest-celestial-object-white-dwarf-merger/59786/? * ...more »

Study suggests marijuana-derived CBD can play a role in treating heroin addiction

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
this is a pretty light study, but it provided a powerful indication that those long affected are able to benefit. None of this leads to a blanket recommendation but we are getting there. The negatives are not showing up. All good news. *Study suggests marijuana-derived CBD can play a role in treating heroin addiction * *Rich Haridy A study has found CBD reduced a person's cravings for heroin and anxiety associated with the addiction(Credit: kaiskynet@gmail.com/Depositphotos)* * https://newatlas.com/heroin-opioid-marijuana-cbd-cravings-anxiety/59787/* *A preliminary study... more »

Placental stem cells found to regenerate heart cells after heart attack

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
This is promising as we have had little progress through stem cells. Yet my own experience informs us that recovery does occur over a number of years. In my case my expulsion fraction after a major heart attack went from an early thirty percent or borderline heart failure to fifty percent after a decade which is borderline normal. The real problem is heart failure or below the thirty percent line. This will need an intervention of some sort including transplants. Thus an intervention that can use injected placental cells becomes compelling. So it is all good news on t... more »

Authoritarian Spirits: Congress, The Espionage Act And Punishing WikiLeaks

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
While the United States is currently not officially at war, it can hardly be said to be at peace. The US imperium continues its warring peace endeavours with a certain insatiability. The case against Assange is an attempt to internationalise the punishment of those who would dare publish, write or discuss matters at the heart of what Gore Vidal did title, with much sorrow, the National Security State.

How To Determine If You Are A Progressive

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 20 hours ago
You know you are a progressive, if you believe these amorphous structures in rock are life. ….. 13 Aug 1996, Page 23 – The Des Moines Register at Newspapers.com 08 Aug 1996, 8 – The Vancouver Sun at Newspapers.com But … Continue reading →

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* And you were wondering how Sarah can possibly still have a job at the White House!

House Speaker Pelosi Refuses to Hold Trump Accountable & is Disappointed that Mueller-DOJ Won’t Do It For Her

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 21 hours ago
It is Pelosi’s job to impeach Trump and she refuses to do it, for whatever reasons. One can but guess … Continue reading →

“Brazil is Going Through a Dangerous Transitional Moment,” says ex-President

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Former Brazilian President (1995-2002) Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC) criticized Wednesday, 29th, what he perceives as a “punitive” approach of the public power facing crime in the country. Without directly citing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government, FHC used a debate on current drug policy to say that […] The post “Brazil is Going Through a Dangerous Transitional Moment,” says ex-President appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo State to Build Monorail Shuttle to Guarulhos Airport

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Governor of São Paulo, João Doria (PSDB), announced this Tuesday, May 28th, the construction of a monorail line to connect the Metrô’s No. 13 Jade Line Airport station and the terminals of Guarulhos International Airport. The line is expected to be fully operational by May 2021. R$175 […] The post São Paulo State to Build Monorail Shuttle to Guarulhos Airport appeared first on The Rio Times.

Centauro and Magazine Luiza in Bidding War for Brazilian Netshoes

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Retailer group SBF, owner of the Centauro store chain, raised its proposal to buy Netshoes. In a market communication, the group informed that it has raised its offer to around US$108,7 (R$435) million, the equivalent to US$3,5 per share. The new offer comes after Magazine […] The post Centauro and Magazine Luiza in Bidding War for Brazilian Netshoes appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Government Accounts in April With Worst Result in 21 Years

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The federal government registered a primary surplus of R$6.54 (US$1,6) billion in April. Although positive, the result is the lowest for the month in 21 years, according to data released on Wednesday (29th) by the Federal Treasury. The surplus is recorded when revenue is higher […] The post Brazilian Government Accounts in April With Worst Result in 21 Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

For The First Time In History, Harvard Has Four Black Women Faculty Deans.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.becauseofthemwecan.com/blogs/botwc-firsts/for-the-first-time-in-history-harvard-has-four-black-women-faculty-deans#.XO9jDDEK9d4.twitter Advertisements

Master Switch for Cell Division Found in Transcription Factor

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.genengnews.com/news/master-switch-for-cell-division-found-in-transcription-factor/

Decades of data suggest parenthood makes people unhappy

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://bigthink.com/sex-relationships/should-you-have-kids?facebook=1&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1559147614

“Provocative” Research: Some People Can Sense Magnetic Fields

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://futurism.com/some-humans-detect-earths-magnetism

Dog owners are four times more likely to meet exercise targets

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6936317/Dog-owners-four-times-likely-meet-exercise-targets.html?ito=social-facebook

A professor explains why networking is a waste of time

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/professor-explains-why-networking-is-a-waste-of-time-and-what-you-should-do-instead?utm_campaign=intl_keywee&utm_content=professor-explains-why-networking-is-a-w&kwp_0=1244528&kwp_4=3943614&kwp_1=1641871

Philippines Passes Bill Requiring Students to Plant 10 Trees Before Graduating

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.sciencealert.com/philippines-passes-bill-requiring-graduating-students-to-plant-10-trees-before-graduating

You Can Get PTSD From Staying In An Emotionally Damaging Relationship.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://awarenessact.com/you-can-get-ptsd-from-staying-in-an-emotionally-damaging-relationship/?fbclid=IwAR1Sh2lWQhvfQPOXNx2GfdlR8dLrRflaXdpOHUBRSnBd9pgwE_F3To4_yAA

6 LIFE HACKS FOR FITNESS

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://fithealthnlife.blogspot.com/2019/05/6-life-hacks-for-fitness.html?m=1

Why 3,000 Scientists Think Nuclear Arsenals Make Us Less Safe.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/why-3-000-scientists-think-nuclear-arsenals-make-us-less-safe/?redirect=1

Former AFL player Yarran labelled 'poster boy' for meth scourge after three-hour crime rampage

Joanna Menagh at Just In - 21 hours ago
Ex-Carlton and Richmond player Chris Yarran is sentenced to five years behind bars for a meth-fuelled crime spree across Perth, with a judge saying the sad reality is that his story of drug abuse is not unique.

One-year-old boy killed by reversing car in Chinchilla

Just In - 21 hours ago
Police urge people to take extra care while driving near small children after a toddler is killed by a reversing car in a car park on Queensland's Western Downs.

Police say lawyer executed over $200k as third man charged with murder

Mark Reddie at Just In - 21 hours ago
The alleged mastermind behind the daylight execution of lawyer Ho Ledinh as he sat at a busy cafe in a suburban Sydney cafe is charged with murder, with police claiming the crime was prompted by a dispute over $200,000.

Russia may be conducting low-level nuclear tests, US official says

Just In - 21 hours ago
The head of the US Defence Intelligence Agency says Russia's nuclear activities would help improve weapons capabilities and says the country's actions have "strained" key pillars of a network of international arms control agreements.

Adam Bandt says one in four people in poverty work full time. Is he correct?

Ellen McCutchan at Just In - 21 hours ago
Greens MP Adam Bandt says that one in four of Australia's poor are in full-time employment. Is he correct?

'Powerful vested interests campaigned against us': Shorten hits out after loss

Brett Worthington And Jade Macmillan at Just In - 21 hours ago
The former Labor leader addresses the party's first Caucus meeting since its shock defeat, saying there were "lessons to be learned" but external factors had conspired against the ALP.

'They were part of my heart': Friends grieve for 14yo killed in horrific crash

Just In - 21 hours ago
Friends of Jacob Hopkins say he was a strong boy with a cheeky smile who did not deserve to die in yesterday's shocking crash, adding he will "fly high in the dreamtime forever".

Mistrial granted in court case of man accused of drowning disabled wife in pond

Rebecca Opie at Just In - 21 hours ago
Accused wife killer Peter Rex Dansie has successfully applied for a mistrial, arguing comments made by a Supreme Court judge gave him the "strong impression" he should take to the stand.

'Quite a sinister approach': Christmas Island locals unaware of boatload of asylum seekers

Evan Morgan Grahame at Just In - 21 hours ago
The Federal Government must have gone to extraordinary lengths to conceal the arrival of 20 Sri Lankan asylum seekers on Christmas Island after they were intercepted in nearby waters, its Shire President says.

Marles and Keneally join Albanese and Wong in new-look federal Labor leadership

Just In - 21 hours ago
The two men will be joined by senators Penny Wong and Kristina Keneally as the four politicians to lead the Opposition.

Snake on a train: Passenger spotted with python, but are pets allowed?

Daniel Keane at Just In - 21 hours ago
This week, an Adelaide rail passenger was spotted with a snake on a suburban train — but what are the rules around taking animals on public transport?

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 147 – 2019

Hifast at Climate Collections - 21 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

Photographer’s claims that Inuit hunting is unsustainable are not supported

Hifast at Climate Collections - 21 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: A campaign by an anti-hunting Norwegian photographer to destroy the market for legally-hunted polar bears in Canada makes a few disturbingly false claims and an article at National Geographic in which he is quoted further distorts the picture of polar bear conservation. I understand that some people object to hunting and…

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
#UPDATE Israel's parliament voted to hold new elections only months after April polls in an unprecedented move provoked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to remain in power despite failing to form a coalition https://t.co/0e46JW6Dk0 — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 29, 2019 "The work speaks for itself" - US Special Counsel Robert Mueller says any testimony would not go beyond the written Russia-Trump report, saying it's "not appropriate to speak further" https://t.co/SEYS08F8aN pic.twitter.com/suhG1RYa63 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 29, 2019 China wants to beco... more »

U.K. reports more Salmonella cases linked to Polish eggs

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
The United Kingdom has reported 11 cases of Salmonella this year as part of an outbreak traced to eggs from Poland that started in 2012. The outbreak was part of a multi-country investigation in 2016 and linked to eggs imported from Poland. Control measures were taken in that country and internationally and all eggs sourced... Continue Reading

Plant food safety in school and other youth gardens; don’t miss those important teaching moments

Cookson Beecher at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
A Garden for Every Child. Every Child in a Garden.” U.S. slogan for WWI youth gardening program Spring is almost over, and with summer looming, people’s thoughts are turning to gardening. It’s no different with children. School and youth gardens are popping up all over. In most of the United States, now is the time... Continue Reading

Almost 35 tons of catfish recalled for lack of Import Inspection

Kelsey M. Mackin at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
J Deluca Fish Company Inc., doing business as Nautilus Seafood, is the second California based seafood importer this week to recall thousands of pounds of Siluriformes, also known as catfish, that was not presented for import re-inspection into the United States, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). According to the recall notice, the... Continue Reading

Only a few members make up bulk of information in INFOSAN

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
A limited number of countries contribute the majority of information exchanged through a global food safety network, according to a study. The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) is managed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) and helps exchange information globally during food safety related... Continue Reading

"Win-Lose World"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Win-Lose World"* By Bill Bonner "If governments and corporations succeed in hacking the human animal, the easiest people to manipulate will be those who believe in free will. Humans certainly have a will – but it isn’t free. You cannot decide what desires you have. Every choice depends on a lot of biological, social and personal conditions that you cannot determine for yourself. I can choose what to eat, whom to marry and whom to vote for, but these choices are determined in part by my genes, my biochemistry, my gender, my family background, my national culture, etc. – and I didn... more »

Understand, there is no progress with those who are dead in spirit.

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 22 hours ago
-Security cameras are installed above the perimeter fence of what is officially known as a vocational skills education center in Dabancheng, in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China, Sept. 4, 2018. 5-25-19 *“This *diary shows there are many similarities between the re-education centers in Tibet and Xinjiang,” Pema Gyal says. “This shows the way political re-education campaigns about minorities carried are exactly the same [in those two regions]. Like in Xinjiang where young women are reportedly raped, the monk’s journal [entries show] many nuns were raped in the Tibetan re-edu... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
US Army troops in an LCVP landing craft approach Normandy's 'Omaha' Beach on D-Day in Colleville Sur-Mer, France June 6 1944. As infantry disembarked from the landing craft, they often found themselves on sandbars 50 to 100 yards away from the beach. To reach the beach they had to wade through water sometimes neck deep *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this post *.... Haunting photos capture the terror and tension on assault boats before troops stormed ashore on D-Day – as well as the brutal fighting that ensued *(Daily Mail).

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
Remarkably, Cohen’s testimony exonerates Trump. He says Trump never directly told him to lie, he has no evidence of collusion, and Trump only worked on the Moscow project because he thought he wouldn’t win, which means he wasn’t trying to leverage the Presidency for financial gain. Matt Walsh.

May 30th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #861

sundance at The Last Refuge - 22 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 →

Thursday May 30th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 22 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 →

Cuba To Legalize Private Wi-Fi Networks

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
*DW:* *Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi networks, router imports* Thousands of Cubans who built their own data networks at home can now apply for a license, but control over the internet itself stays under state control. Cuba has been one of the least-connected places on the planet. Cuba's Ministry of Communication (Mincom) announced new measures on Wednesday to allow wired or wireless private networks for the transfer of data and the importation from overseas of equipment, such as routers and servers. It means that from the end of July, people will be able legally to go online with ... more »

The UN’s Species Extinction Fraud

PA Pundits - International at Play It Again Sam? – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Dr. Jay Lehr ~ Al Gore wrote (or a ghost writer) in his 2006 book, An Inconvenient Truth, that global warming “is causing the loss of living species at a level comparable to the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs 6.5 million years ago”. It is estimated that there are currently over 10 […]

Mueller: Indicting Trump ‘Not An Option’ Because Of DOJ Rules

PA Pundits - International at Play It Again Sam? – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Fred Lucas ~ Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday that his report speaks for itself and he doesn’t plan to speak again about his nearly two-year investigation, even as many Democrats in Congress clamor to hear more. Mueller, a former FBI director as well as federal prosecutor, also made a subtle reference to impeachment […]

The Future Of Drone Warfare Is Being Played Out In Yemen

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
An Iranian-built drone, used by Houthi rebels in Yemen, and captured by the Arab Coaliton. Victor Besa / The National *NPR:* *In Yemen Conflict, Some See A New Age Of Drone Warfare* In January, a group of high-level military commanders gathered at an air base in Yemen. It was far from the frontlines of the country's ongoing civil war. Then, without warning, a small drone appeared out of the sky and exploded, spraying the group with shrapnel. According to news reports, the blast killed several, including the Yemeni government's head of military intelligence. "It's pretty scary be... more »

Forget the Stigma, It Might Boost Your Exercise

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 22 hours ago
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D Cannabis, better known as marijuana, has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. The cannabis plant contains more than 60 different cannabinoids — chemical compounds the human body is uniquely equipped to respond to and benefit from. Two primary cannabinoids are cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the psychoactive component […] The post Forget the Stigma, It Might Boost Your Exercise appeared first on Health Nut News.

Young man defeats autism and blindness with the most stunning performance EVER!

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 22 hours ago
Wow!! This is an amazing!! What an incredible young man with an incredible family!!!! The post Young man defeats autism and blindness with the most stunning performance EVER! appeared first on Health Nut News.

This Aircraft Carrier Was the Biggest Ever at the Time. It Sunk In Epic Fashion.

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: Creative commons license] Here is how it went down. *A postwar U.S. Navy analysis suggested the Yamato-class ships, including Shinano, suffered from design flaws. The joints between the main armored belt and the armored bulkheads below were vulnerable to leakage, and the Archerfish's torpedoes hit that joint. Some bulkheads were also prone to rupture. Then again, the Shinano was hardly the lone victim of subs. The United States lost the carrier Wasp to Japanese torpedo attack, and several British carriers fell victim to German U-boats.* If... more »

They Say the F-35 Won't Have to Dogfight. History Tells Us That's a Lie.

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)] Ask the F-4 Phantom. *The new missile technology coincided with a shift in doctrine. The Pentagon decided that in future wars, jet fighters would climb high and fly fast to target Soviet long-range bombers, striving to hit them from far away before they could drop their atomic bombs.* The aerial dogfight was not supposed to happen. On May 20, 1967, eight U.S. Air Force F-4C fighters were patrolling over North Vietnam when they spotted as many as 15 en... more »

Reminder: Birmingham Meetup Tonight!

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 22 hours ago
Come in from the heat to join our meetup!

U.S. Sends Islamic State Prisoners In Syria To Iraq For Trial And Punishment

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Men suspected of being ISIS fighters walk toward a screening point in Syria’s Deir Ezzor province on March 6, 2019. (File photo: AFP) *Reuters:* *Exclusive: Islamic State suspects sent by U.S. from Syria to Iraq* BAGHDAD/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. forces have quietly sent at least 30 suspected foreign Islamic State fighters captured in Syria last year and in late 2017 to stand trial in Iraq, interviews with the men, Iraqi sources and court documents show. Three of the men have been convicted of IS membership and sentenced to death by Iraqi courts, while five have been given life ... more »

Central Bank May Allow Dollar Accounts in Brazilian Banks

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The chairman of the Brazilian Central Bank, Roberto Campos Neto, announced on Wednesday May 29th a series of actions that the bank should take to improve the business environment in the country, reduce bureaucracy and stimulate productivity. The measures are part of the so-called BC# […] The post Central Bank May Allow Dollar Accounts in Brazilian Banks appeared first on The Rio Times.

Petrobras Symphony Orchestra Present Three “Winter Concerts” this Weekend in Rio

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From Friday, May 30th, until Sunday, June 2nd, the “Orquestra Petrobras Sinfônica” (Petrobras Symphony Orchestra) will be playing a concert every evening, beginning at the Cidade das Artes on Friday where they will present a “Concerto de Inverno” (Winter Concert). Then on Saturday and Sunday […] The post Petrobras Symphony Orchestra Present Three “Winter Concerts” this Weekend in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.

Does Iran’s Economic Fate Depend on a Lifeline From China?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
How China is likely to view defying US sanctions on Iran.

US House Intel Committee Chair Schiff Response to Special Counsel Mueller’s Statement on Conclusion of Investigation; Mueller Needs To Testify Before Congress

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 23 hours ago
Mueller didn’t find Trump innocent of a crime, period: “if we had confidence that the President clearly did not commit … Continue reading →

US Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler Response to Mueller’s Remarks on Investigation: “It Falls to Congress to Respond to the Crimes, Lies, and Other Wrongdoing of Pres. Trump – And We Will Do So”

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 23 hours ago
Does this mean that they will now start impeachment proceedings? “Given that Special Counsel Mueller was unable to pursue criminal … Continue reading →

USDA: Flooding of Louisiana Cropland Inevitable With or Without Opening the Morganza Spillway; Crop Losses Unavoidable & Insurable

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 23 hours ago
LOUISIANA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the Morganza floodway, May 14, 2011. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers … Continue reading →

DNA search reveals 'shock' results for macadamia industry

Jennifer Nichols at Just In - 23 hours ago
Researchers are shocked to discover the global macadamia industry may have originated from nuts from a single Queensland tree in the 19th century.

Will Boris Johnson be Britain's next prime minister?

Philip Williams at Just In - 23 hours ago
A very strange thing happened in British politics while you were sleeping. Boris Johnson, the leading contender to replace Theresa May as prime minister, was ordered to appear in court to face charges he lied.

PNG's new PM vows to create the 'richest black Christian nation'

Natalie Whiting And Catherine Graue at Just In - 23 hours ago
Former Papua New Guinea finance minister James Marape is elected by the the Pacific nation's Parliament as its new Prime Minister after weeks of political unrest.

Henderson on U.S. Intervention Abroad

David Henderson at Econlib - 23 hours ago
Unfortunately, the basic lesson about intervention has not been learned by the people who need to learn it most: the makers of U.S. foreign policy. A large number of them still seem to believe that they can design the world any way they like and that even if there are unintended consequences, these will […] The post Henderson on U.S. Intervention Abroad appeared first on Econlib.

Prescient Trump…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
He knew they were always going to try the impeachment plan…

Zapatistas Global Resistance Begins May 31, 2019: Stop Militarization in Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 1 day ago
Zapatistas Global Resistance Begins May 31, 2019: Stop Militarization in Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca "Unite to protect the Strongholds," said Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, in response to today's announcement. Rivas testified in May on the militarization of her homelands in both the US and Mexico, and the criminalization of Indigenous Peoples, at the Inter-American Commission on Human

Conservatives Don't Want To Pay To Help Victims Of Climate Disasters-- And Don't Want The Government To Work Towards Ameliorating Climate Change

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
*GOP crackpots Tom Massie (KY) and Chip Roy (TX)* Last Thursday, Trump allowed Senate Republicans to vote for a $19.1 billion disaster relief bill. All the Democrats and all but 8 Republicans-- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mike Braun (R-IN), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Rand Paul (R-KY), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Mitt Romney (R-UT)-- voted AYE. They rushed it over to the House where Hoyer asked for routine unanimous approval. One far right freak decided to screw things up for all the people in desperate need of those resources, freshmen asshat Chip Roy, who repr... more »

Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 30, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Tropikintas @ Bar do Nanam (Centro) – Head down to the famous “Beco das Artes” alleyway for one of the liveliest nights in the city. At this Thursday’s Tropikintas […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 30, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Daily Brief 2019-05-28

This is a summary of 20 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Aleppo, Hama, Raqqa, Iraq, PKK, Turkey, Afrin, Russia, India, Iran, ISIS, Palmyra, Kosovo, Serbia, Poland, Japan, Hasakah, Qamishli, Israel, Quneitra. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iraq, Turkey, World-News, Iran, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

A war against modernity

David Brin at CONTRARY BRIN - 1 day ago
A little fame can be pleasant... until it's not. You'll get frustrated standing just a rung or two below influencing events, for example. Or see your ideas enacted without credit (lots of times that's just fine! We're in this together.) Or you can become a target of loony ankle-biters seeking to raise themselves by styling themselves as your nemesis. (Yeah, right.) Some of you have written to me lately about one of those three scenarios. My response, without getting specific? It is to speak of these matters as I do best... *in abstract*. Ignoring the piddling and instead taking the ... more »

Falling business investment, building approvals point to deepening economic slowdown

Stephen Letts at Just In - 1 day ago
Australia's first quarter economic growth looks like being anaemic after far weaker than expected private business investment data is released.

Wife murderer jailed for 27 years over 'terrifying' attack

Jamie McKinnell at Just In - 1 day ago
Shahab Ahmed, who stabbed his wife Khondkar Faihi Elahi to death after finding lewd text messages on her phone, is sentenced to 27 years behind bars with a judge highlighting the "terrifying nature" of the attack.

Julie Bishop turns down 'glamorous public servant' role

Daniel Keane at Just In - 1 day ago
Julie Bishop's sister says the former foreign affairs minister would have done an "amazing job" as South Australia's next governor, but has "another career ahead of her" outside of politics.

For parents, The Letdown is painfully real. That's what makes it so good

Paul Donoughue at Just In - 1 day ago
In a time of unreal reality TV, dystopian nightmares and the general Americanisation of our cultural diet, Australian dramedy The Letdown stands out for being really, *really *real.

Laptop infected with malware sells for $1.9m … because it's art

Just In - 1 day ago
An 11-year-old computer loaded with six of the most destructive viruses ever created fetches an astronomical figure in an online auction.

New huts to save Sydney's penguin population

Jessica Kidd at Just In - 1 day ago
A colony of Little Penguins on a tiny island near Sydney is given new concrete homes after a bushfire destroyed their habitat last year — its hoped the "primo real estate" will help the birds mate.

Australia just had its record warmest start to a year. Will winter turn it around?

Kate Doyle at Just In - 1 day ago
Despite recent rain, and snow even in the past few days, soil moisture levels remain relatively low for large parts of the east and west coasts — and the BOM's latest outlook doesn't leave much room for optimism.

'An improvement in the real wages of employees': Workers to get pay boost

Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 1 day ago
Around 2.2 million Australian workers will receive a pay rise after the Fair Work Commission increased the national minimum wage, with the hourly rate rising to $19.49.

James Marape to become PNG's new Prime Minister

Just In - 1 day ago
After weeks of political unrest, Papua New Guinea will swear in a new Prime Minister in former finance minister James Marape.

Illinois Senate approves adult-use cannabis industry

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 day ago
The Illinois Senate passed a recreational marijuana sales and taxation measure by a vote of 38-17 on Wednesday night. The amended measure now goes to the state House for consideration. Lawmakers must act before the legislative session ends Friday. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, set adult-use cannabis legalization as a priority, and the current measure […] Illinois Senate approves adult-use cannabis industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Two-Tiered Justice and Professional Escape Artists – Prior IG Conclusions Impede Current AG Barr…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
CTH shared a prediction in September 2018 which bears repeating. However, prior to revisiting the past let us overlay today’s events. Keep in mind, much of what is happening is downstream from predicate events that took place long before AG … Continue reading →

Study: Coconut Oil a Healthy Saturated Fat – But the FDA Prohibits the use of “Healthy” in Describing Coconut Oil

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Recently we covered a study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition which compared peanut oil consumption with coconut oil consumption among healthy men in India, where those who consumed coconut oil had better health outcomes in terms of heart disease and diabetes. A researcher at The University of Edinburgh Medical School wrote a Letter to the Editor of Clinical […] The post Study: Coconut Oil a Healthy Saturated Fat – But the FDA Prohibits the use of “Healthy” in Describing Coconut Oil appeared first on Health Nut News.

Factory-farmed Chickens Responsible for Many Human Infections

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect anywhere from 25%1 to 60% of women over the course of their lifetime. According to research published in 2015, UTIs were responsible for 10.5 million doctor visits in the U.S. in 2007. A study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases in […] The post Factory-farmed Chickens Responsible for Many Human Infections appeared first on Health Nut News.

The Machine Gun That Could Fire 12,000 Bullets a Minute (But Was a Failure)

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=XM-214&rlz=1C1AVNE_enUS708US708&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiw1ICSssHiAhViUt8KHf_5A2AQ_AUIDigB&biw=1920&bih=937#imgrc=rPojaBVMgyEY_M:] Why? *Company literature proposed mounting the guns at any open doors, in the wings or in an aircraft’s nose. Engineers also offered up the option of putting half a dozen guns in a modified bomb bay.* General Electric’s armament division struck it big when it brought Gatling guns back in the late 1950s. The company hoped it could sell different models for almost... more »

US Threatens Europe With “Loss Of Access To US Financial System” Over SWIFT-Evading Iran SPV

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
US Threatens Europe With “Loss Of Access To US Financial System” Over SWIFT-Evading Iran SPV by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ It’s going from bad to worse for Europe, whose currency had just hit session lows after Brussels confirmed that Italy faces a massive fine over its debt, when the Euro was hit with a double whammy after …

Bilderberg 2019 What Do We Know So Far AMA

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
[image: http://americanfreepress.net/bilderberg-pushing-global-id-card/]Click on image for article. [image: http://americanfreepress.net/could-more-war-open-the-door-for-global-bank/]Click on image for article. Illuminati round table organizations.

Get Ready, It’s Coming, Restructuring Of The Global Economic System

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
X22Report Published on May 27, 2019 The UK is about to change, Farage’s party won and now they want change, they want to leave the EU just like the people voted. The UK was deceived by PM Edward Heath, he sold the UK out for £1.5million the same way Woodrow Wilson sold the US out …

Mike Pence Declares War on the World at West Point

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Mike Pence Declares War on the World at West Point by John Wight, https://www.rt.com/ The commencement address Trump’s VP, Mike Pence, gave to West Point graduates recently goes down in history for all the wrong reasons. It was an address littered with war talk that was so extreme it was more compatible with a speech …

Israeli Military Attacked Syrian Army Near Golan Heights

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
South Front Published on May 28, 2019 Late on May 27, aircraft of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) delivered destroyed a Syrian air defense system near the Golan Heights, the IDF claimed. According to the IDF, this was done after the system had opened fire at an IDF aircraft over the Golan Heights. The Syrian …

Nigel Farage on His Brexit Party’s Big Win

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Fox News Published on May 28, 2019 UKIP leader Nigel Farage on Brexit party winning the most seats in the U.K. government in the latest election. #Tucker #FoxNews end

Deep State and Mainstream Media Meltdown Over Trump’s Order to ‘Declassify Everything’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Duran Published on May 28, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 184. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss US President Trump’s decision to declassify Deep State documents including the “bucket 5” docs in the next seven to eight days. Trump issued orders to the FBI and CIA to “fully cooperate” with …

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