Friday, June 14, 2019

14 June - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 3

10:30 pm MDT



Update On Hydroponic Tiny Garden

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 17 hours ago
An update on the Hydroponic Mini-Garden Tub Continue reading →

Shutting down middle and blue-collar America

Paul Driessen at CFACT - 17 hours ago
Shutting down middle and blue-collar America. The post Shutting down middle and blue-collar America appeared first on CFACT.

Gunman sentenced to 20 years' prison for 11-hour siege in Adelaide CBD

Rebecca Opie at Just In - 17 hours ago
A man who threatened to shoot police during an 11-hour siege at a business complex in Adelaide's East End in June 2015 is sentenced to two decades in prison.

The moment a giant landslide buried a road in China has been caught on camera

Just In - 17 hours ago
Video shows the moment a landslide buries a road in the Fujian province of China trapping a man in his car. Nationwide, 83 people have died or gone missing since the start of this year's flood season.

Links 6/14/19

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 17 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin We're Now At A Million Plastic Bottles Per Minute - 91% Of Which Are Not Recycled Jurors refuse to convict activist facing 20 years for helping migrantsSpy Used AI Generated Face to Connect With TargetsA devastating report details a ‘monumental’ assault on science at the Department of the Interior How Titans of NY Real Estate Were Trounced in Historic Rent Law Deal 2 Tankers Damaged After Suspected Torpedo Attack Near Strait Of Hormuz; Oil SoarsHouthi "Cruise Missile" Direct Hit On Saudi Civilian Airport Wounds 26Trump Confirms 1,000 More US Troops From Germany To Po... more »

Destroying an Iraqi nuclear reactor, 38 years ago

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
On June 7, 1981, Israeli F-16 fighter-bombers destroyed an Iraqi nuclear reactor near Baghdad. It was known as Operation Opera (also called Operation Babylon in some circles). It put an end to Saddam Hussein's hopes of developing his own nuclear weapons. 38 years later, the pilots who undertook that mission have been reminiscing about it. Thirty-eight years after Operation Opera — the Israeli air attack that destroyed Saddam Hussein’s nuclear reactor at Osirak — surviving pilots gathered to mark the event, noting “one of the greatest ironies in history”: that the attack was enab... more »

Interesting Fact: Israel's Navy Can Totally Sink Any Warship on Earth

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Here's how. *What you need to know.* True to type, a recent announcement by the Israeli navy about the adoption of a new torpedo came with few details. But it appears to be an interesting torpedo — more advanced, with state-of-the-art technology. The Kaved will become the Israeli navy’s primary attack torpedo for years. *(This article by Robert Beckhusen originally appeared at War is Boring in 2018.)* “This is an event that happens once in decades,” an Israeli source told Jane’s. The IDF said in a statement: “The torpedo... more »

Despite Overall Drop in Murders, Number of Mass Shootings in Rio Remains Constant

C.H. Gardiner at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Jair Bolsonaro government has championed crime statistics showing a drop in murders throughout the country, but research shows that the number of mass shootings in Rio de Janeiro has remained constant since last year. The Brazilian data laboratory Fogo Cruzado told The Rio Times Thursday that […] The post Despite Overall Drop in Murders, Number of Mass Shootings in Rio Remains Constant appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Records over 500 Cases of Religious Intolerance in 2018

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A report released this Thursday, 13th, by the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights (MMFDH) points out that Brazil is still displaying signs of religious intolerance in the form of physical assault, cursing, plundering, desecration of images, homicide attempts, and criminal fires. Leading case […] The post Brazil Records over 500 Cases of Religious Intolerance in 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Overlooked Jigsaw Piece in the Hillary Clinton – Libya Equation is Huma Abedin

Richard Galustian at The Duran - 18 hours ago
The Clinton campaign is attempting once again to sweep important questions under the rug about top aide Huma Abedin, her family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and to Saudi Arabia, and her role in the ballooning Clinton email scandal. The post The Overlooked Jigsaw Piece in the Hillary Clinton – Libya Equation is Huma Abedin appeared first on The Duran.

Persian Gulf attack: Cui Bono?

Steve Brown at The Duran - 18 hours ago
So, who else benefits from the tanker attacks? The post Persian Gulf attack: Cui Bono? appeared first on The Duran.

US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UK…who is behind the false flag in Gulf of Oman?

Richard Galustian at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Latest attempt by the US to start a war with Iran ...and Trump’s Administration unacceptable threat to British democracy. The post US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UK…who is behind the false flag in Gulf of Oman? appeared first on The Duran.

New York’s Cuomo Signs Bill to Remove Religious Vaccine Exemption

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 18 hours ago
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed legislation Thursday to end religious exemptions for vaccines. The legislation comes as the U.S. grapples with one of its worst outbreaks of measles in years. Cuomo signed the bill almost immediately after the... more »

A very shocking comparison

sue at Is the BBC biased? - 18 hours ago
Martha Kearney It’s eleven minutes to seven. Boris Johnson, the overwhelming front-runner to Conservative leader continues to face questions over his comments about muslim women. When he was asked at his launch about an article he wrote comparing those wearing the veil to bank robbers and letterboxes argued that it’s vital for politicians to say what they genuinely think, not - as he said - ‘muffled in bureaucratic platitudes’. So does that response satisfy his critics? Well let’s talk now to Mohammed Amin chairman of the Conservative Muslim Forum. Good morning Good morning Um, ... more »

Are you a ‘Hate Agent’? – Facebook Might Think So!

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 18 hours ago
A document has been leaked exclusively to Breitbart News entitled “Hate Agent Policy Review”, the document is used by Facebook to determine whether someone should be categorised as a ‘Hate Agent’. How this is determined is through various on and off platform activity of individual users. This could be who you have appeared with in … The post Are you a ‘Hate Agent’? – Facebook Might Think So! appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Woman sentenced to jail for freeing crying bear cub from trap in New Jersey

White Wolf at White Wolf - 18 hours ago
A judge sentenced a woman to 15 days in jail for freeing a crying cub from a bear trap. Municipal Court Judge James Devine sentenced Catherine McCartney, 50, on Thursday, NJ.com reported. McCartney, who has a record of arrests related to bear hunt protests, pleaded guilty to obstructing “the administration of law and the prevention of the lawful taking of wildlife”. McCartney, a dedicated animal rights activist, plans to appeal the sentence, relating to the incident in in Vernon, New Jersey. In a statement she read in court, McCartney said she did not regret her decision in rescu... more »

Live: Bombers meet Hawks in Friday night AFL

Just In - 18 hours ago
The Bombers and Hawks are desperately trying to stay in contact with the top eight, as they face each other at Docklands in a Friday night encounter. Keep across the action with our live AFL ScoreCentre.

'Infatuated' volleyball coach says he had no idea sex with 16yo player was illegal

Joanna Menagh at Just In - 18 hours ago
A West Australian volleyball coach facing a possible jail term for having sex with a teenage girl who was under his care — including at his family home — did not know it was against the law, a Perth court is told.

Homeless to be housed in pre-fab units as urgent short-term fix for Tasmanian winter

Just In - 18 hours ago
The Tasmanian Government is considering using pre-fabricated units at homelessness shelters and paying for beds in hotels as a short-term way to house the state's homeless as the winter cold descends.

'Just so vulnerable': Family of Alzheimer's patient sexually assaulted in aged care call for reform

Nicole Mills at Just In - 18 hours ago
The family of a woman who was sexually assaulted in aged care calls for better protection of vulnerable nursing home patients, as a former aged care worker is sentenced to one month in jail.

Ancient tower collapses in Afghanistan, sending bystanders fleeing

Just In - 18 hours ago
The 32 ancient towers of Ghazni have stood through centuries of war and upheaval, but the collapse of one of them raises fears that neglect may prove more dangerous to the monuments than the shells and bombs of rival armies.

This is Australia's largest solar and battery farm

Beth Gibson at Just In - 18 hours ago
Australia's largest integrated battery and solar farm in Victoria's north has 2,000 solar panels and can power 16,000 homes. It was officially opened today.

Live: It's time for the Cowboys against the Tigers in Townsville

Just In - 18 hours ago
Can the Tigers triumph on the road against the Cowboys after the Titans go down at Robina against the Warriors? Find out with our live NRL ScoreCentre.

'He was just doing the job he was trained to do': Energy Australia takes blame for worker's death

Kellie Lazzaro And Jarrod Whittaker at Just In - 18 hours ago
Energy Australia finds a unit controller at the Yallourn power station, Graeme Edwards, 54, was doing nothing wrong when he was fatally injured performing a routine task in November last year.

All the Times Iran's Navy Was Crushed in Battle

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *History, Middle East* [image: By Photo: LA(Phot) Guy Pool/MOD, OGL v1.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74703651] Tehran might want to think twice next time it thinks about a war. *The result of which is an Iranian fleet that in 2014 is still composed mostly of designs from the 1960s, including survivors of the lopsided engagements with the Americans. It’s a fleet that stood little chance against the U.S. in 1987 and 1988—and is even more hopelessly outclassed today.*The Iranian navy has announced it’s sending two warships toward the U.S. East C... more »

In 1980s Battle With America, Iran Held Back Its Deadliest Missiles

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Why? On April 18, 1988, the U.S. Navy launched Operation Praying Mantis, an air and naval assault on Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf. In a single day of intensive fighting, the Americans sank two of Tehran’s vessels and damaged other ships plus oil platforms, killing more than 50 Iranians. *(T**his article by War is Boring originally appeared at War is Boring in 2014.)* The Iranians seemed defenseless and powerless to strike back. But a careful look back at Tehran’s technology and policy tells another story. In fact, I... more »

Thai Civilized: what a minor party tells us about authoritarianism in Thailand

Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and Nattanan Thongkuasakul at New Mandala - 19 hours ago
จงสังเกตความโหยหาอำนาจนิยมในสังคมไทย: มงคลกิตติ์เป็น ส.ส. สะท้อนอะไร The post Thai Civilized: what a minor party tells us about authoritarianism in Thailand appeared first on New Mandala.

Michael Hudson: Trump’s Trade Threats Are Really Cold War 2.0

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
At stake is whether China will agree to do what Russia did in the 1990s: put a Yeltsin-like puppet of neoliberal planners in place to shift control of its economy from its government to the U.S. financial sector and its planners.

Accord commercial UE/Mercosur : « Malaise » de Dublin, inquiet pour son bœuf

bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
14-Jun-2019 L'Irlande a exprimé à la Commission européenne son « grand malaise » sur l'évolution des discussions sur un accord commercial UE/Mercosur, qui pourrait saper « les secteurs agricoles les plus vulnérables », notamment son bœuf, dans un courrier dont l'AFP a pris connaissance jeudi.

Russian Air Force unleashes devastating strikes near Idlib front-lines

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force continued their aerial campaign against the jihadist rebels in northwestern Syria on Friday, targeting the supply lines of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham near their front-lines in northwestern Hama and southwestern Idlib. According to a field source in Hama, the Russian Air Force let loose several devastating airstrikes […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US Defense Dept. releases video of Iran allegedly removing mine from oil tanker

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
US Central Command said that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) approached one of the tankers hit with explosion earlier Kokuka Courageous and removed an unexploded limpet mine, attaching a video that what it says shows it, Reuters reported. The low-quality footage, released by the US Central Command late on Thursday, showed a group of people in a boat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2019-06-12

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Idlib, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Bahrain, Palestine, Daraa, Golan, IDF, Houthis, Saudi, Yemen, Kabani, Latakia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Lebanon, Middleeast, Palestine, Yemen Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Albert Edwards: “There Is An Earthquake Happening In Government Bonds”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Albert Edwards: “There Is An Earthquake Happening In Government Bonds” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Albert Edwards, who is traditionally seen on Wall Street as a permabear, has been having one heck of a year. – While the financial media peanut gallery takes exorbitant joy of mocking Edwards’ gloomy predictions, which it tends to equate with …

Iran FM: “Suspicious Doesn’t Begin To Describe” Attack On Japanese Tanker During Abe’s State Visit

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
Iran FM: “Suspicious Doesn’t Begin To Describe” Attack On Japanese Tanker During Abe’s State Visit by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With the words “Gulf of Tonkin” trending on Twitter this morning at a moment that a senior American defense official told CBS News that “it’s highly likely Iran caused these attacks,” it appears the general public is not even close to buying …

Brazilian Startups Offer Wait Staff Service Uber Style

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The App age has greatly simplified the process of ordering professional services: this is the case with driver, cleaning, and even handyman services. Now, this concept has spread to wait staff: in Brazil, startups are offering temporary professionals to restaurants, employing filters developed through technology, attending to […] The post Brazilian Startups Offer Wait Staff Service Uber Style appeared first on The Rio Times.

HOME TRUTHS AND PRESS FREEDOM – WHAT THE CASES OF JULIAN ASSANGE AND IVAN GOLUNOV MEAN FOR THE AUSTRALIAN PRESS, AND VICE VERSA

Editor at Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Following police raids last week on a reporter for the Murdoch press in Canberra and the Sydney office of the state Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), journalists in Australia have appealed for international solidarity on press freedom — a cause which they themselves have failed to defend when others were under […]

YouTube Deletes Project Veritas Video About Pinterest Censorship

By Corinne Weaver ~ Tech companies have only one rule about censorship: don’t talk about censorship. Project Veritas, a conservative investigative group, just had its video exposing censorship at Pinterest removed from YouTube. James O’Keefe, Veritas’ founder, tweeted that the video was taken down from the platform on June 12. YouTube claimed that a privacy […]

High School Climate Indoctrination Using AP Environment Textbooks

By Lois Kaneshiki ~ Jordan Peterson, a worldwide pop-culture self-help phenomenon and University of Toronto psychology professor, has repeatedly warned that “Liberal colleges aren’t about education; they’re about political activism.” It is widely believed and experienced by conservatives that our universities are doing more to indoctrinate our students than truly educate. What many people do […]

Trump Lauds Departing Press Chief Sanders As ‘Special Person’ For Doing ‘An Incredible Job’

By Fred Lucas ~ White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will leave her post at the end of June and will return to Arkansas. President Donald Trump announced the departure on Twitter late Thursday afternoon. “After 3½ years, our wonderful Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving the White House at the end of the […]

Bolsonaro Renews Call for Evangelical Christian on Brazilian Supreme Court

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro again suggested the nomination of an evangelical Christian to the position of Federal Supreme Court Justice on the evening of Thursday, June 13th, commenting on the STF’s decision to characterize homophobia and transphobia as racism. “The state is secular, but we are Christians. We […] The post Bolsonaro Renews Call for Evangelical Christian on Brazilian Supreme Court appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Administration Suffers Triple Defeat: in Federal Chamber, Senate, and Supreme Court

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro saw three of his main administration measures threatened on Wednesday, June 12th. In the Senate, the Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) approved bills to revoke the arms decree. Meanwhile, at the Federal Supreme Court (STF), a majority of Justices decided to suspend at least […] The post Bolsonaro Administration Suffers Triple Defeat: in Federal Chamber, Senate, and Supreme Court appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Artist Aun Helden’s Censored Photos Stamped on CZO T-Shirts

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Artist Aun Helden is known for her performances on the São Paulo underground scene and her subversive images on social media. Her art challenges binary patterns, heteronormativity, and reflects on new body shapes through custom skin prosthetics. Attentive to her artistic expression, Cartel 011 invited the performer to […] The post Brazilian Artist Aun Helden’s Censored Photos Stamped on CZO T-Shirts appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro and Moro to use Encrypted Brazilian Abin Smartphones

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro and Justice Minister Sergio Moro will now use encrypted smartphones provided by Abin (Brazilian Intelligence Agency), says O Globo. Previously, the politicians rejected the use of the device, which provides greater security when exchanging messages and surfing the internet. The decision was taken after […] The post Bolsonaro and Moro to use Encrypted Brazilian Abin Smartphones appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Government Wants to Reduce 60 Forests and Reserves Over Roads

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Jair Bolsonaro administration intends to reduce over 60 Environmental Conservation Units in the country which have federal roads, railways, ports, and airports within their limits, according to the government’s assessment. The reduction, according to the federal administration, is intended to remove “interference” with existing structures and provide […] The post Brazilian Government Wants to Reduce 60 Forests and Reserves Over Roads appeared first on The Rio Times.

International Friendship Bridge Freed After a Protest in Paraguay

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A protest in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, blocked traffic on the International Friendship Bridge, on the border with Foz do Iguaçu, in western Paraná, between 11 am and 4 pm on Wednesday, June 12th. According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), vehicles were prevented from entering or […] The post International Friendship Bridge Freed After a Protest in Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times.

Conservative Economists Embrace Adam Smith as a Hero — But Many Scholars Say His Legacy Has Been Distorted

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
In popular imagination, Smith’s invisible hand has become so strongly associated with Friedman’s openly conservative economic agenda that people often take for granted that is what Smith meant.

High School Climate Indoctrination Using AP Environment Textbooks

Hifast at Climate Collections - 20 hours ago
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Lois Kaneshiki ~ Jordan Peterson, a worldwide pop-culture self-help phenomenon and University of Toronto psychology professor, has repeatedly warned that “Liberal colleges aren’t about education; they’re about political activism.” It is widely believed and experienced by conservatives that our universities are doing more to indoctrinate our students…

Bohemian Rhapsody director to pay $US150,000 to settle rape allegation

Just In - 21 hours ago
Bohemian Rhapsody and X-Men director Bryan Singer agrees to pay $US150,000 ($217,000) to settle allegations that he raped a then-17-year-old boy on a yacht 15 years ago — a decision his lawyer described as "purely a business one".

'One of Victoria's most evil persons': Former detective welcomes death of cult founder

Nicole Asher And Andie Noonan at Just In - 21 hours ago
The founder of one of Australia's most notorious doomsday cults, in which children were tortured after being stolen through adoption scams, dies in a Melbourne nursing home.

Man who stabbed two people in city shopping strip can only remember a 'flash of extreme anger'

Rebecca Opie at Just In - 21 hours ago
A man who attacked two strangers with a knife in Adelaide's CBD before eating a meal at Hungry Jack's cannot remember anything from the assault except a "flash of extreme anger", a court hears.

Kitten Found in Alley as Orphan - a Cat and Dog Took Turns to Be Her Mom

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
I do not think that this is particularly common in the wild, but comes about because of been part of an extended human household. All the animals would share common scents that were trusted. We know that an established human group that is living wild will attract an actual range of adoptees happy to share in the food surplus and the inherent protection. It is surprising just how many can show up and this clearly was the path toward real domestication. It was a lot less planned than we imagined. Particularly once milking was taken up and some of these animals became extremely b... more »

American Hunger

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The baby boomers experienced one Cassius Clay aka Mohamed Ali. He became an instant icon with his first defeat of Sonny Liston. Before the fight, he ran his mouth and turned off most of his potential fans who were still getting used to Liston who had won the title only moths before. Then he won and did it almost effortlessly. Then the rematch and that was the complete demise of Liston and the whole world became his fan. He was that rarity, a super athlete who dominates fior two decades. He also had a gift for self promotion but what i do find interesting is that he ...more »

What 10,000 Steps Will Really Get You

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
[image: A hiker ascends stairs on a mountain in South Korea.] It was a marketing gag without substance. The real number is 4500 steps through 7500 steps for improving benefit, but not so good outside that range in either direction. That is actually good to know as it tells us that the longer distances will likely serve to diminish you beyond normal recovery. Thus pounding out 10 K paces per day may induce persistent wear that will need a break. fortunately we seem to do just that thanks to weekends. It all comes down to doing two to four miles of actual walking to get the full... more »

Crypto Winter” Is Over

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
What has happened is that the Bitcoin market has gone through a long maturation cycle along with a few of its imitators. The garbage has been cleaned out and the utility perfected. Recall that the initial promise of all this was an electronic replacement for gold. That is now true. It is also clear that this tool is been used by Chinese to send money overseas and this produces serious demand. At the same time the whole block chain industry is been adopted slowly as we can expect from a complex solution system. Like all great technologies, it will actually involve years. Bi...more »

Hong Kong Police Fire 150 Cans of Tear Gas at Demonstrators at Mass Protests Against Extradition Law

Gateway Pundit at Need To Know - 21 hours ago
Citizens gathered for mass protests in Hong Kong against their communist rulers in mainland China as they consider a new law allowing extraditions from Hong Kong to greater China.

The F-23/YF-23: The Plane The Air Force Turned Down (But Won't Go Away)

David Axe at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: USAF Museum] Did the air force make a mistake? *The prototype stealth fighter that lost out to Lockheed Martin’s YF-22 in the U.S. Air Force’s 1991 Advanced Tactical Fighter competition in recent years has gained a cult following.* The mystique that today surrounds Northrop Grumman’s YF-23 *isn’t entirely healthy*. It reflects a tendency in many Americans to look for technological solutions to human problems. Buying F-23s instead of F-22s wouldn’t have changed the recent arc of U.S. history. It wouldn’t have stopped Russia’s resurgence or... more »

We Don't Know What Japan Should Do with Its F-35 Armed Aircraft Carriers

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)] Should China be nervous? *The U.S. Navy generated a firestorm in February when word leaked that the Navy was considering retiring the carrier Harry S. Truman, which would reduce America’s active carrier force from eleven to ten. But even at eleven carriers, or the twelve that Pentagon planners believe are necessary, the U.S. Navy would still be perpetually juggling to keep enough carriers on station worldwide while ensuring adequate time for maintenance and crew rest.* Some Japanese h... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Today is, very ironically, both Flag Day, and Donald Trump's birthday. It's almost as if that's just one more joke in an endless stream of jokes played on us by the deity I call the Galactic Emperor of Practical Jokes (My name for God). Consider it an atheist's or an agnostic's simplistic way of explaining the ways of our world. The irony and cynicism of Trump, the most unpatriotic of Americans, being born on such a patriotic day as Flag Day is just further proof that the old Galactic Emperor of my personal cosmology is one really sick dude. I now expect to hear that Jef... more »

Is The US Preparing For War With Russia?

Leonid SAVIN at OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
Together with other advisory documents for high-level decision makers in the US, the new report by RAND experts is evidence of a large-scale campaign being carried out against Russia. All of the recommendations, especially those included in the military section, are virtually pointing to the preparation of a war with Russia.

Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/13/19"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/13/19"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Two oil tankers attacked off the coast of Iran this week sent oil prices and the DOW higher. The U.S. says Iran did it, but Iran denies it. Everybody wants oil prices higher except the global consumer, and until today, prices were headed down along with the slowing economy. Was this attack a false flag? Looks like Democrats have finally turned the corner on trying to officially impeach President Trump. Can they do it? Did Trump commit an impeachable crime? The answer is No and No. The economy continues to decline, ... more »

Report Warns That The U.S. Needs A New War Plan To Confront China And Russia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
The current American way of war will not work against China and Russia. They have gone to school on our way of war, but DoD's concepts and weapons systems haven't kept pace. https://t.co/nKbqeZEdFC — Christopher M. Dougherty (@C_M_Dougherty) June 12, 2019 *Newsweek:* *U.S. Could Lose War With Russia, China Without Major Strategy Overhaul, New Report Warns* A new report has warned that America's military planning for potential conflicts with Russia and China is flawed, and argued that Pentagon's enormous budget will be going to waste unless it undertakes a major strategic overhaul... more »

Bell's inequality is straightforward, the quantum world is local

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 22 hours ago
"Quantum Strangeness: Wrestling..." by George Greenstein is another deeply flawed book on the foundations of quantum mechanics that was recently published. It talks about Bell's experiment all the time – which is lame because that experiment is neither very interesting nor very special or pedagogically useful. The text of the book seems very unprofessional. For example, the sentence "It was many years ago that I first encountered the Great Predictor" appears at the beginning of three chapters, 1,9,16. At least, the author suggests that he decided to be happy about the Copenhagen Int... more »

Glenn Greenwald and his Family Threatened Over Brazilian Lava-Jato Leaks

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Newsfeed/AFP/Telesur RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – U.S. journalist Glenn Greenwald said on Thursday, June 13th, that he has received “grotesque” threats also targeting his husband and children after publishing leaked chats showing Brazil’s justice minister Sérgio Moro, celebrated by many in Brazil as a national hero, conspired to keep leftist icon Luiz Inácio Lula […] The post Glenn Greenwald and his Family Threatened Over Brazilian Lava-Jato Leaks appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Bank to Return R$20 Billion to the Federal Government to Reduce Public Debt

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The president of state-owned savings bank Caixa Econômica Federal, Pedro Guimarães, announced on Wednesday, June 12th, the restitution of R$3 billion (US$750 million) to the government; Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, said that more state-owned banks are working to honor commitments with the Union, which will use […] The post Brazilian Bank to Return R$20 Billion to the Federal Government to Reduce Public Debt appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Supreme Court Rules Homophobia a Crime Equivalent to Racism

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s supreme court (STF) officially made homophobia and transphobia crimes similar to racism on Thursday, June 13th, with all Justices casting their votes in a ruling that comes amid fears the country’s far-right administration is seeking to roll back LGBT social gains. Six of the STF eleven justices […] The post Brazil Supreme Court Rules Homophobia a Crime Equivalent to Racism appeared first on The Rio Times.

Queremos! Festival 2019 Comes to Rio’s Marina da Glória this Saturday

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Saturday, June 15th, one of Rio’s most anticipated festivals returns to Marina da Glória, Queremos! After the popular and critical success of 2018’s festival. Queremos! Festival is back, bringing with them a diverse musical cast including MPB legend Gal Costa, Duda Beat, and even […] The post Queremos! Festival 2019 Comes to Rio’s Marina da Glória this Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.

Grandmothers Walking -- Longest Walk on the Road to Illinois -- Photos by Bad Bear 2019

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 22 hours ago
Michael Lane said, "This woman Saundi is amazing on the Longest Walk: We Shall Continue 2019. At 60 years she walks and runs 5 miles heading towards St Louis, Missouri. Thank you and Megwich!" Bad Bear Photos by Western Shoshone Long Walker Carl Bad Bear Sampson on the Longest Walk. Our friend Sharon Heta, Maori from New Zealand, top photo,

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
As US officials say they have video of an Iranian Navy boat removing an unexploded mine from a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Commander Kirk Lippold offers his expertise. "There'd be only one reason — they put it there," he says. https://t.co/stLciOzvye pic.twitter.com/NZDUC9iLyv — CNN (@CNN) June 14, 2019 GULF OF OMAN , June 13, 2019 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) responded to a distress call from the M/V Kokuka Courageous in the Gulf of Oman the morning of June 13. https://t.co/TVOdAgfDWK pic.twitter.com/qDIAZBRApa — U.S. Central Command... more »

June 14th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #876

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 →

B-2 Bomber Spotted By Airline Passenger On A Flight Over Colorado

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber is spotted by a passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight above Colorado last week *Daily Mail:* *Astonished airline passenger spots stealth bomber cruising through the clouds beneath their plane over Colorado* * B-2 Stealth Bomber seen below Southwest Airlines Flight above Colorado * Arrow-shaped plane seen cruising and leaving a white trail behind it * One of 20 of the planes operated by US Air Force and is very difficult to detect This is the fascinating moment a B-2 stealth bomber is spotted cruising below a US passenger plane. The bomber was... more »

Musical Interlude: Chris de Burgh, "Carry Me (Like a Fire in Your Heart)"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
Chris de Burgh, "Carry Me (Like a Fire in Your Heart)"

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
"These are galaxies of the Hercules Cluster, an archipelago of island universes a mere 500 million light-years away. Also known as Abell 2151, this cluster is loaded with gas and dust rich, star-forming spiral galaxies but has relatively few elliptical galaxies, which lack gas and dust and the associated newborn stars. The colors in this remarkably deep composite image clearly show the star forming galaxies with a blue tint and galaxies with older stellar populations with a yellowish cast. *Click image for larger size.* The sharp picture spans about 3/4 degree across the cluster cent... more »

Chet Raymo, "The Avid Pursuer"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"The Avid Pursuer"* by Chet Raymo "In his autobiography, "Speak Memory," the novelist and lepidopterist Vladimir Nabokov writes of the joys of butterfly collecting: "The highest enjoyment of timelessness...is when I stand among rare butterflies and their food plants. This is ecstasy, and behind the ecstasy is something else, which is hard to explain. It is like a momentary vacuum into which rushes all that I love. A sense of oneness with sun and stone. A thrill of gratitude..." The possibility of learning more and more about butterflies - those tiny truths - drew Nabokov, the avid... more »

The Poet: Fabrizio Frosini, “You & I”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*“You & I”* “Making the best of what we had Was our first deal. Pity it was not Enough. Just a Pre-destined route. Our place is now deserted. Wretched Like an unfinished song. It's the same For both of us. Whom do you belong to? And I? You and I were together At the beginning, when that Song began. Will we be Together at its end? If not, there will always be The memory; Inextinguishable maybe As long as we're alive - You And/or I And nothing else.” - Fabrizio Frosini

"Never More Frightening..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
"Human beings are perhaps never more frightening than when they are convinced beyond doubt that they are right." ~ Laurens van der Post

Scathing review raises concerns about effectiveness of domestic violence strategy

Eliza Laschon at Just In - 23 hours ago
After almost a decade of action and more than $700 million spent, a scathing review raises concerns about the effectiveness of Australia's domestic violence strategy and whether it is on track to meet key outcomes.

Gulf attacks on oil tankers raise risks in Iran crisis

Stephen Letts at Just In - 23 hours ago
The oil market's initial reaction to attacks on two tankers was muted, but prices may soar as tensions mount and US sanctions begin to cripple Iran's economy

Toyah Cordingley's birthday marked by family as hunt for her killer continues

Lily Nothling at Just In - 23 hours ago
More than seven months after she was killed on a Far North Queensland beach, Toyah Cordingley's birthday is a moment of sad reflection for friends and family.

Wine industry toasts technology helping map vineyards from space

Cherie von Horchner at Just In - 23 hours ago
High-tech mapping using AI and satellites reveals that nearly 500,000km of grape vines are growing throughout Australia — that's more than the distance between Earth and the Moon.

Raptors beat Warriors to give Canada its first NBA Championship

Just In - 23 hours ago
When the final buzzer sounded, jubilant Raptors fans flooded the streets of downtown Toronto for a night of celebration not seen in the city since Major League Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays last won a World Series title in 1993.

Senior NT police officer Peter Bravos to stand trial on rape charges

Felicity James at Just In - 23 hours ago
Senior Northern Territory police officer Peter Bravos is committed to stand trial after being charged with multiple counts of rape.

Harvey ditches Western Power sale plan that helped lead Liberals to landslide election loss

Benjamin Gubana at Just In - 23 hours ago
Liza Harvey rules out selling state-owned electricity utility Western Power on her second day in the job as Opposition Leader, a shift away from the policy her party took to the last state election and which was retained under Mike Nahan.

US Blames Iran for Attacks on Two Oil Tankers, Says Iran Is “Trying to Interrupt the Flow of Oil”

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 23 hours ago
Two oil tankers were reported to have suffered attacks by torpedoes in the Persian Gulf on Thursday. The damaged tankers belong to Norway and Japan. Iran denied responsibility for the attack.

Gibson Bakery Wins $33 Million Jury Award from Oberlin College For Racist Hoax and Leftist Smear Campaign

Legal Insurrection at Need To Know - 23 hours ago
Last week, the jury awarded $11.2 million in damages to Gibson's Bakery, and on Thursday, the jury awarded the plaintiffs an additional $22 million in punitive damages, which is the maximum allowed. Gibson's attorney said that this case is a tipping point that will affect the policies of all colleges.

Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses From Slaughterhouse to Roam on His Ranch in Texas

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 23 hours ago
Willie Nelson’s nickname for his Texas ranch is “Luck Ranch.” The seventy rescue horses that roam the land there must all agree that the ranch is full of love and luck. The horses were all set to go to the slaughterhouse until Nelson took them in. Nelson’s 700-acre ranch is located in Spicewood, which is […] The post Willie Nelson Rescued 70 Horses From Slaughterhouse to Roam on His Ranch in Texas appeared first on Health Nut News.

India vs. Pakistan: The Two Nations That Might Start a Nuclear War?

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] With millions dead? *In Pakistan in February 2000, President General Pervez Musharraf, who was also the army chief, established the Strategic Plan Division in the National Command Authority, appointing Lt. Gen. Khalid Kidwai as its director general. In October 2001, Kidwai offered an outline of the country’s updated nuclear doctrine in relation to its far more militarily and economically powerful neighbor, saying, “It is well known that Pakistan does not have a ‘no-first-use policy.’”* It’s possible that a small spark from artill... more »

Middle East War: Iran's Submarines vs. the U.S. Navy (Who Wins?)

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/IRAN-RP2DRHZSVXAA.html] Everything we know. *Past experience demonstrates that Tehran routinely exaggerates and obfuscates the scale of its defense projects, and the timeline in which they will be completed. Nonetheless, the submarine Fateh is tangibly real and looks like it could usefully expand the medium-range capabilities of the Iranian submarine fleet. While the status of the Besat class is more difficult to assess, if it is ever deployed it would mark another capability improvement.* T... more »

Ag secretary picks Kansas City area as new home for USDA research units

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue is relocating USDA’s economic research units and 85 percent of their jobs to the greater Kansas City area. USDA’s researchers do some food safety research. Perdue Thursday announced that both USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) along with 547 jobs are moving... Continue Reading

French agency finds potential health risk from contaminated shellfish

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
A French food safety agency has warned of a possible health risk due to consumption of pinnatoxin-contaminated shellfish. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety (ANSES) looked at pinnatoxins (PnTXs), a family of marine biotoxins detected in mussels from Mediterranean lagoons. The agency recommended the emerging biotoxins are included in monitoring... Continue Reading

Australian egg Salmonella outbreak a ‘learning experience’

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Responding to a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs has been a learning experience for government and industry, according to a group owned by egg farmers. Australian Eggs, which works with the industry and Australian Government, said Salmonella Enteritidis is not endemic in the country. The producer-owned company added government and industry have responded to a new... Continue Reading

"The View From Abroad: America As Others See It"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"The View From Abroad: America As Others See It"* by Fred Reed "Americans are brought up to believe that the United States is a shining city on a hill, a light to mankind, that the world envies us for our values and freedoms, and hates us because we have them. This is ground into us from birth. Those of us now long in the tooth remember the Fifties when Superman jumped out of a window while the announcer spoke of a strange visitor from another planet fighting for “truth, justice, and the American way,” then thought to be related. As one who has traveled much and lived in several c... more »

Summer In The Arctic

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 23 hours ago
In order to get a big summer melt of Arctic sea ice, there has to be a lot of melting in June when the sun is highest in the sky. This year it is snowing. Ventusky – Wind, Rain and … Continue reading →

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Attacks on two oil tankers on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman left one ablaze and both adrift, driving oil prices up over worries about Middle East supplies. ISNA/via REUTERS *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Oil tankers attacked in Gulf of Oman* (Reuters)

Friday June 14th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day 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 →

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago

History of the Hand Salute

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
In reference to today being Flag Day: Many military historians believe that the hand salute might have begun in Rome. Even in regular society, if a citizen wanted to meet with a senator or other public official, the citizen had to demonstrate he didn’t have a weapon, and would approach with his right hand visible or raised. Another theory suggests the practice stems from knights in armor, who traditionally raised the visors on their helmets with their right hands. Whatever its origins, the salute eventually came to be seen as a sign of respect. It’s interesting to note that the tr... more »

President Trump Reveals A Redesign Of Air Force One

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Daily Mail:* *Trump shows off new Air Force One design and says there are 'a couple of secrets' in it as Democrats threaten to block him from changing Jackie Kennedy color scheme* * New Air Force One jets are due in 2024 and Trump wants a different paint job * He showed off a red, white and blue color scheme in the Oval Office * It would replace the 57-year-old livery that Jackie Kennedy dreamed up with an industrial designer the year before her husband was assassinated * That design didn't include any red, the color of the Republican Party * Democrats in Congress are trying to ham... more »

U.S. CENTCOM Releases Surveillance Video It Claims Shows Iran Is Removing A Mine From A Tanker

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Defense One:* *US Blames Tanker Attacks On Iran; CENTCOM Releases Surveillance Video* Military officials say imagery shows Iranians in boats at the tankers, handling a mine and trying to capture crew members. Hours after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for a pair of attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday morning, a military spokesman released a video, photos, and a timeline purporting to show Iranian boats near the ships immediately after the attacks. According to Capt. Bill Urban, U.S. Central Command’s top spokesman, the video shows m... more »

Is Pompeo Pulling a ‘Gulf of Tonkin’ w/ Iran Attack Claim?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Jun 13, 2019 After a mysterious attack damaged two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo and a compliant US media were quick to blame Iran for orchestrating it. Rick Sanchez reminds us of similar incidents in US history and how they served as …

Flashback: Dick Cheney’s False Flag Attack Idea to Start War with Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
91177info Published on Aug 2, 2010 This important video should raise questions about 9/11 and the coming war with Iran. Sy Hersh interviewed by Faiz Shakir, at a Campus Progress journalism conference. In this interview, Mr. Hersh discloses info, from his own White House sources, on Dick Cheney’s plan for a false flag in the …

Iran Attack on Japanese Ship ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Jun 13, 2019 RT America’s Joe Ricci reports the details of the mysterious attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday and how it serves Washington’s anti-Iran agenda. Then former US diplomat Jim Jatras joins Rick Sanchez to discuss media culpability in “rushing to pin the tail …

Turning Blood Type A to O to Save Countless Lives

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Jun 13, 2019 In a medical breakthrough that may revolutionize blood donation, scientists have discovered a way to use gut bacteria to convert Type A into Type O blood – the type that is safe for all patients to receive. RT America’s Natasha Sweatte reports for the News with Rick Sanchez. …

Israel Army ‘Deliberately’ Targeted Homes in Gaza: NGO

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Israel Army ‘Deliberately’ Targeted Homes in Gaza: NGO by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Israeli military “deliberately” targeted residential buildings in blockaded Gaza strip on May 3-6, 2019, an Israeli rights group said in a report Wednesday, Anadolureports. – “Israel launched airstrikes and fired shells at more than 350 targets in Gaza, injuring 153 people and killing 25 …

Italy’s Launch of Parallel Currency “Mini-BOT” Trojan Horse Could Blow Up the Eurozone

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Italy’s Launch of Parallel Currency “Mini-BOT” Trojan Horse Could Blow Up the Eurozone by https://moneymaven.io/mishtalk/ Italy threatens to create a parallel currency dubbed the Mini-BOT. If launched, it could lead to a Eurozone breakup. Italy’s is on a collision course with the EU in two different ways. The first regards Italy’s budget. – Outgoing European …

Western Oil Supply May be at Risk After Tanker Attack

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Jun 13, 2019 A mysterious attack in the Gulf of Oman damaged two cargo tankers on Thursday and could have worldwide repercussions if the area becomes unsafe. Thirty percent of the world’s oil passes through the nearby Strait of Hormuz. RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports for News.Views.Hughes. end

US, Spanish And Romanian Forces Kick Off Naval Drills on Estonia’s Saaremaa Island

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on Jun 13, 2019 US, Spanish and Romanian forces kicked off naval drills on #Estonia‘s #Saaremaa Island in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, as part of an annual exercise to foster interoperability between #NATO allies. As part of the drills, marines could be seen securing the beachhead of Saaremaa Island in order to …

Bilderberg 2019: Deep State Pow-Wow — Pompeo/Kushner’s Iran War Fest in Montreux

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
PublicEnquiry Published on May 31, 2019 Deep State pow-wow: Charlie Skelton live from Pompeo & Kushner’s Bilderberg 2019 in Montreux Investigative reports: live from Bilderberg 2019 in Montreux, Switzerland – see more here – – Bilderberg 2019: REMAINER-FEST – Adonis, Carney and O’Leary at shadowy Switzerland event – with Charlie Skelton and Manfred Petritsch. Bilderberg …

Liar Pompeo: Iran Attacked Oil Tankers in Gulf to Raise Crude Oil Prices

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
War monger, liar, Illuminati Bilderberger: Pompeo, hell-bent on igniting WW3. Pompeo: Iran Attacked Oil Tankers in Gulf to Raise Crude Oil Prices by https://sputniknews.com/ On Thursday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed that the apparent attacks on four oil tankers located off the coast of the UAE’s Fujairah earlier this month were “efforts by …

Iran Rescues 44 Sailors From Two Oil Tankers After Suspected Attack in Gulf of Oman − Reports

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCFtDgxH3S8 Iran Rescues 44 Sailors From Two Oil Tankers After Suspected Attack in Gulf of Oman − Reports by https://sputniknews.com/ Reports about the incident emerged a month after an attack on four vessels off the Emirati coast, which UAE investigators blamed on an unspecified “state actor”. Iranian rescue services saved 44 sailors from tankers after …

Explosions Hit Two Large Tankers in Sea of Oman: Reports

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Explosions Hit Two Large Tankers in Sea of Oman: Reports by https://www.presstv.com/ Media reports say two large tankers have been hit by explosions in the Sea of Oman. – Iran’s Al-Alam television network cited local sources in Oman as saying that two successive explosions were heard in the Sea of Oman — also called the …

How to Protect Against the US & China Currency War

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
ITM Trading Streamed live on Jun 12, 2019 Live QA starts at 23:38 Looking at the Yuan/USD graph it appears that the relationship between the US Dollar and Chinese Yuan is breaking down in a very pervasive way and is ushering in currency wars through targeted currency devaluation against other currencies. What could go wrong? …

Trump Threatens More Tariffs on China if President Xi Does Not Have G20 Meeting

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Duran Published on Jun 12, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 201. RT CrossTalk host Peter Lavelle and The Duran’s Alex Christoforou discuss US President Donald Trump’s G20 threat of more tariffs on China if President Xi Jinping doesn’t show up to Japan and sit down for a summit with the President Trump. Is …

He Who Fu*ks Nuns Will Later Join The Church... Beto's #1 Band Is The Clash

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
A few weeks ago a media outlet in London used a few seconds of an interview I did with Paul Simenon of The Clash and I got a $260 or so royalty payment. I donated it to the Bernie Sanders campaign. It makes me sad that Beto's not running for the Texas Senate seat in 2020. If he changes his mind and does I'll send him the same amount. Beto's got musical taste and last week, in San Francisco, he was interviewed for the *It's All Political* podcast. He told them that in 1979 someone gave him *London Calling* and "it absolutely changed my life." He still uses "Clapdown" as the song ... more »

Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 14, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Bud Basement RJ @ Sacadura 154 (Saúde) – Get ready to enjoy a super night of football, beer, music and gastronomy with Bud Basement RJ. Not only will you […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 14, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Japanese operator rejects US claim sailors saw limpet mine on stricken ship

Just In - 1 day ago
The US military releases a video it says depicts members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard taking an unexploded mine from the side of one of the oil tankers hit by explosions in the Gulf of Oman.

Jury fails to reach verdict in Duntroon graduate's rape trial

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 1 day ago
An ACT Supreme Court jury is unable to deliver a unanimous decision about a Fijian military officer charged with raping a fellow cadet when he was attending the Royal Military College at Duntroon.

Sudan's military claims to have thwarted coup attempts amid crackdown

Just In - 1 day ago
Sudan's military rulers say they have thwarted several coup attempts and that some officers have been arrested over the deadly dispersal of protesters at a sit-in in Khartoum earlier this month.

Van engine gets too hot to handle, stranding male strippers in the outback

Gabrielle Lyons at Just In - 1 day ago
For the second year running, a male performance team from Sydney becomes stranded in the desert due to car troubles en route to the Top End.

Medicinal cannabis trial offers hope to young veteran with crippling PTSD

Annie Gaffney at Just In - 1 day ago
Veteran Brad Schafer, 25, has signed up to a new national medicinal cannabis trial hoping it'll be a "light at the end of the tunnel" for his crippling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Russian poker player dies in suspected electric shock accident

Just In - 1 day ago
Liliya 'liay5' Novikova fans are grieving for the 26-year-old poker star, who was found dead in her bathroom by a neighbour.

DIY endoscopy reveals wire bristle from BBQ brush lodged in man's throat

Jessica Hinchliffe at Just In - 1 day ago
Luke Greensill was eating meat he'd prepared on his barbie when he felt something in his throat which he thought was a chicken bone — he was wrong.

'Medieval witch prison' dubbed Britain's 'most haunted house' up for sale

Just In - 1 day ago
A real estate agent is assuring prospective buyers the cottage has been cleared of "many evil residents", including "a vision of a satanic-looking goat" and ghostly figures trying to "push the living down the steep staircase".

Donald Trump could be in re-election trouble. Or the polls could be wrong, again

Zoe Daniel And Emily Olson at Just In - 1 day ago
There's still 16 months left until the 2020 Presidential election, but the US is coming down with a bad case of poll fever, writes Zoe Daniel.

New York repeals religious exemption for school vaccinations

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
The New York state Capitol erupted in chaos Thursday as both legislative houses narrowly passed a bill ending religious exemptions from vaccine requirements in New York. Gov. Cuomo signed the bill into law just hours later. The bill’s sponsor, state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, remained stoic as opponents of the legislation passionately expressed their concerns. Many […] The post New York repeals religious exemption for school vaccinations appeared first on Health Nut News.

Hydrogen Station Explodes, Toyota Halts Sales Of Fuel Cell Cars — Is This The End?

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? h/t Dave Ward ? From GWPF: ? Now, Toyota and Hyundai are both halting sales of fuel cell vehicles in the country. Does this spell the end of fuel cell hydrogen vehicles as a “zero-emission” alternative? The Uno-X hydrogen station…

Extremes

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Politics versus science in attributing extreme weather events to manmade global warming. If you follow me on twitter, you may have noticed that I was scheduled to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Jun 12 [link]. The subject of the Hearing is Contending with…

King Arthur flour recalled because of E. coli outbreak; ADM Milling again named

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 1 day ago
King Arthur is the second brand of flour, following Aldi’s Baker’s Corner, to be recalled in less than a month because of E. coli contamination in flour from Archer Daniels Midland Co. King Arthur Flour Inc. distributed its recalled flour nationwide. The FDA has not reported if ADM produced other brands at the same time and... Continue Reading

Report Warns That The U.S. Needs A New War Plan To Confront China And Russia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
The current American way of war will not work against China and Russia. They have gone to school on our way of war, but DoD's concepts and weapons systems haven't kept pace. https://t.co/nKbqeZEdFC — Christopher M. Dougherty (@C_M_Dougherty) June 12, 2019 *Newsweek:* *U.S. Could Lose War With Russia, China Without Major Strategy Overhaul, New Report Warns* A new report has warned that America's military planning for potential conflicts with Russia and China is flawed, and argued that Pentagon's enormous budget will be going to waste unless it undertakes a major strategic overhaul... more »

Saigon’s hidden presidential palace and forgotten president: the Republic of Cochinchina and Nguyễn Văn Thinh

Brett Reilly at New Mandala - 1 day ago
Reconsidering an oft-overlooked chapter in Vietnam’s decolonisation. The post Saigon’s hidden presidential palace and forgotten president: the Republic of Cochinchina and Nguyễn Văn Thinh appeared first on New Mandala.

Biden : “Not A Hint Of Scandal”

Terry at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
And he says it with a straight face. Impressive. There may not have been a “hint” from the MSM, but there were screams, bells and whistles to anyone paying attention elsewhere. For starters: 1. Obama’s Healthcare Lie: Politifact awarded Obama the ‘Lie of the Year’ for his “If you like your health care, you can keep it” deception. 2. Obama’s State Department Email Scandal: Obama’s then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attempted to evade federal open-record laws by setting up a private server and conducting official and classified business on those servers. 3. Benghazi: After Islami... more »

X-Zone Broadcast Network - Bruce Fenton

KRandle at A Different Perspective - 1 day ago
This week I spoke with Bruce Fenton, who, with his wife Danielle, wrote *Hybrid Humans: Scientific Evidence of Our 800,000 Year-Old Alien Legacy*. The suggestion being that alien creatures from the Pleiades manipulated the genetic material of our pre-homo sapiens ancestors with an eye to developing our intelligence. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18253724 What bothered me was that the information that he was attempting to validate Bruce Fentonabout this theory was developed, according to him, from an aboriginal artifact that had communicated... more »

Seven Reasons To Be Highly Skeptical Of The Gulf Of Oman Incident

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
In a move that surprised exactly zero people, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wasted no time scrambling to blame Iran for damage done to two sea vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, citing exactly zero evidence. “This assessment is based on intelligence, […]

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Using Cruise Missiles To Strike Saudi Arabia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)* *The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group's already extensive missile and drone arsenal.* Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for an apparent cruise missile strike on an airport in neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group has released video showing its fighters launching a missile that is visually similar to Iran's Soumar ground-launched cruise missile. The footage offers additional evidence that the ... more »

Finally Some True Social Justice; Oberlin College SJW Damages $33 Million

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 1 day ago
Meredith Raimondo, Vice President and Dean of Students just cost the University $22 Million, and every university out there is staffed full of Meredith Raimondos. What makes this lawsuit so impressive is that is was decided in N East Ohio right next to Cleveland. Outside San Francisco, NYC and South Chicago it is hard to … Continue reading "Finally Some True Social Justice; Oberlin College SJW Damages $33 Million"

How the A-10 Warthog Could Terrorize Any Navy and Sink Your 'Battleship'

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)] Tom Clancy said so. *Five hundred yards from Kirov, Richardson flips a switch, releasing decoy flares from his jet’s countermeasures pod. “All four Linebacker aircraft acted within seconds. Suddenly Kirov was inside a box of blue-white magnesium light. Richardson pulled back on his stick, banking into a climbing turn past the battlecruiser.* In April 2016, the U.S. Air Force deployed four A-10 Warthog attack jets to The Philippines for patrols over the South China Sea, where Ch... more »

yet by the power of transmutation

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 1 day ago
58. *Feelings* can solve the most complicated problems of a country, but the inviolability of the individual and his dignity must be protected. Let us not be consoled by the so-called impartiality of the courts, where dignity is trampled by crude arbitrariness. It is easy to talk about sadism, but it is terrible to see that this inconceivable madness is not stopped. *-Morya: Supermundane 1, 1938 * *....................**........................**..........................* * Let* us recognize that through the power of the Holy Spirit and through the employment of thought and... more »

Premature Baby Found in Border Patrol Facility in Texas

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The Trump administration has been facing daily criticism over conditions in migrant detention facilities.

Is Canada Banning Straight Marriage During Pride Month?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
This just in ... straight couples can still marry in June (or any other month) in Canada.

Iran Accuses The U.S. Of A False Flag

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
That the US immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran—w/o a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence—only makes it abundantly clear that the #B_Team is moving to a #PlanB: Sabotage diplomacy—including by @AbeShinzo—and cover up its #EconomicTerrorism against Iran. — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) June 14, 2019 *The SUN:* *Iran accuses the US of LYING about the ‘suspicious’ attack on American-linked oil tanker and denies ordering ‘torpedo’ assault* IRAN has accused the US of lying about the "torpedo attack" on an American-linked oil tanker as tensions reach breaking point. US ... more »

If You Want To Seem More Dominant, Tilt Your Head

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 1 day ago
Social psychologists say we send out social cues not just with our facial expressions, but with the tilt of our heads as well. An otherwise neutral expression looks more dominant when the head is tilted down. The authors speculate that is because tilting one's head downward leads to the artificial appearance of lowered and V-shaped eyebrows--which elicit perceptions of aggression, intimidation, and dominance. But why does looking like a serial killer seem more dominant than someone with their head tilted back, a pose usually regarded as more confident? Dominant means something diffe... more »

FREE Rerun of Online EMF Health Summit Featuring 34 of World’s Leading Experts, June 14-20, 2019

Activist Post at Activist Post - 1 day ago
By B.N. Frank Digital, electronic, and wireless products, infrastructure, and applications continue to be invented, promoted, and installed despite decades of research that prove exposure... more »

Kudos To Louisiana State Rep. Abramson For Introducing House Resolution 145 “to study the environmental and health effects of evolving 5G technology and report its findings”

Activist Post at Activist Post - 1 day ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich Well, well, well! It’s happening: The push to learn the hazards threatening human health and the environment from 5G cellular network... more »

June 20:sometimes one has to hate everybody.

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 1 day ago
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-protests-thursday-peaceful-1.5173320 For a couple of centuries, Hong Kong has been more a nation than being a part of a nation. For a very long time, it was forced to be a British nation despite the arrogance and obnoxiousness of the British. Then - - I remember walking down a street at a time when China had kicked out the British, and took over control. I noticed lots of activity as we passed a large building. I turned to one of my students who was walking with me, and asked, "Why is that place so busy?" He frowned in disgust. "These", he sa... more »

'No justice at all': How 50 victims of tax fraudster Richard Hogg got lumped with big ATO debts

Nassim Khadem at Just In - 1 day ago
Richard Hogg's crimes resulted in millions of dollars of tax debts, but his victims are still awaiting their compensation payouts and fighting for justice.

The road to health and wellbeing is a walk in the park … literally

Zoe Kean at Just In - 1 day ago
Two hours a week in nature is the threshold we need to reach before feeling health and wellbeing benefits, a new study finds.

Country music industry to farewell renowned musician and producer Glen Hannah

Caitlin Furlong at Just In - 1 day ago
Australia's country music industry pays tribute to renowned producer and musician Glen Hannah, who will be farewelled at a private funeral today.

John Setka has 'bought the naming rights' to Coalition's union-busting bill

Michelle Grattan at Just In - 1 day ago
Anthony Albanese can clamp down on the CFMEU in a way Bill Shorten couldn't, but will it be enough to stymie a fresh push by the Coalition to crack down on union misconduct, asks Michelle Grattan.

In Shocking Ratings Plunge, CNN Loses One-Third of Primetime Audience

Luis Miguel at rss - 1 day ago
[image: in-shocking-ratings-plunge-cnn-loses-one-third-of-primetime-audience] The news isn’t getting any better for CNN. The cable network often perceived as having a progressive, anti-Trump bias, experienced a shocking 33-percent drop in its primetime audience last week compared to the same week last year. The total day decrease in viewership for CNN was a similarly alarming 21 percent.

Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Using Cruise Missiles To Strike Saudi Arabia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)* *The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group's already extensive missile and drone arsenal.* Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for an apparent cruise missile strike on an airport in neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group has released video showing its fighters launching a missile that is visually similar to Iran's Soumar ground-launched cruise missile. The footage offers additional evidence that the ... more »

Montana: Glacier National Park Trashed Signs Warning that Climate Change Will Melt Glaciers by 2020

Daily Wire at Need To Know - 1 day ago
The National Parks Service has quietly removed signs warning visitors to Glacier National Park that they should take their selfies with the glacier now, since it would be gone by 2020, a victim of climate change.

Poll: Most Americans Are Unwilling to Spend $10 a Month to Fight Climate Change

Washington Times at Need To Know - 1 day ago
The poll shows that global warming is a low priority for most Americans, despite leftist claims that global warming will destroy the planet in 12 years.

How Can U.S. Politics Ever Get Past “RussiaGate”?

Activist Post at Activist Post - 1 day ago
By Catherine J. Frompovich The truth of the matter is the Democrats didn’t get what they want! Where did the Clinton campaign and FBI, who... more »

University of Denver Appoints New Chancellor

LaMont Jones at Diverse - 1 day ago
Dr. Jeremy Haefner, the provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Denver, has been appointed the school’s 19th chancellor. The appointment, determined at the board of trustees’ recent quarterly meeting, comes after current chancellor Dr. Rebecca Chopp’s April announcement that she would step down in July due to serious health concerns. In a […]

Meeting of HBCU Groups Explores Opportunities

LaMont Jones at Diverse - 1 day ago
Opportunity zones and STEM opportunities were among key topics discussed Thursday at a meeting of the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Ed to Meet at UHD

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 1 day ago
The University of Houston-Downtown will host the first meeting in nearly five years for the newly revived Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (TADOHE). The TADOHE Summer Meeting on June 26 and 27 will bring together diversity officers and other leaders from across the state. Guest speakers include Dennis Kennedy, founder of the […]

Kentucky State First-Year Students to Receive Laptops

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 1 day ago
After faculty began to increasingly notice students using their cell phones to view assignments and course materials, Kentucky State University has now planned for every full-time, first-time student to receive a new laptop computer. The plan is part of the university’s campus-wide Quality Enhancement Plan titled “Learning that Works.” Each student will receive a Dell […]

Marygrove College to Close in December

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 1 day ago
Marygrove College announced this week that it will be closing in December after serving the Detroit area for 92 years. Officials cited declining student enrollment and ongoing financial struggles as reasons for the college’s closure. The institution’s 305 students have been informed of the decision, officials said. “In compliance with Higher Learning Commission requirements, Marygrove […]

Georgetown CEW Report: Manufacturing Labor Force Upskilling and Downsizing

LaMont Jones at Diverse - 1 day ago
With more than half of all manufacturing jobs now going to workers with postsecondary education, it is highly unlikely that laborers with a high school diploma or less can see a return of the days when they held the majority of factory positions, according to a joint research study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Thousands of people — including five former PMs — remember Bob Hawke at Opera House memorial

Riley Stuart at Just In - 1 day ago
There are laughs and tears as former PM Bob Hawke's life and legacy is celebrated at the Sydney Opera House, with his widow Blanche d'Alpuget telling the assembled mourners "we smile again, we glow with pride for the presence among us … of a great human being".

Socceroos to join South American heavyweights at Copa America

Simon Smale at Just In - 1 day ago
The Socceroos have been invited to join football heavyweights Brazil and Argentina at the South American championships, the Copa America.

'Outrageous': Crown wants more apartments at Barangaroo tower

Danuta Kozaki at Just In - 1 day ago
The City of Sydney labels plans by Crown Casino to increase the number of apartments at its Barangaroo development from 66 to 87 as an "outrageous betrayal of the community's trust".

'Entrenched secrecy' among police when it comes to tracking illicit guns, expert says

Stephanie Zillman at Just In - 1 day ago
How did the accused Darwin gunman, parolee Ben Hoffmann, get his hands on a shotgun and allegedly kill four people? Likely with relative ease, according to an expert.

Your best photos of the week

Just In - 1 day ago
Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can also share your photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.

Why Anthony Albanese can solve the union problem Bill Shorten couldn't

Michelle Grattan at Just In - 1 day ago
Labor has driven a long and winding road with the unions but Anthony Albanese has taken an important U-turn. Michelle Grattan asks whether it will work?

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