Sunday, July 07, 2019

7 July - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 4

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"No, you cannot claim both to be a victim and to have the right to sacrifice others in your quest for some form of justice. You are not a victim if you make other people victims; you are a bully." #QotD

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 7 hours ago
*"No, you cannot claim both to be a victim and to have the right to sacrifice others in your quest for some form of justice. You are not a victim if you make other people victims; you are a bully."* ~ Per Bylund . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

Dr. Thomas Freeman Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award

David Pluviose at Diverse - 7 hours ago
The National Speech & Debate Association honored Dr. Thomas Freeman recently with a Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2019 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Dallas, Texas. Freeman was the debate coach at historically Black Texas Southern University for more than 60 years before retiring in 2013. He celebrated his 100th birthday on June 27. […]

Lynchburg Arby’s opens a week after photos show rat infestation

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 7 hours ago
An Arby’s restaurant in Lynchburg, VA is back open one week after being closed due to a rat infestation. Employees were so upset about the situation, which they said has been going on for months, that they shared photos with the local news. They had alerted the regional manager but received no help with the […] The post Lynchburg Arby’s opens a week after photos show rat infestation appeared first on Health Nut News.

Wrong Direction

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 7 hours ago
Five times a day the devout kneel and prostrate themselves in the direction of their authority. Except that one researcher has worked out that the location of that authority is at another place, the abandoned location of Petra in Southern … Continue reading →

Appointing justices “such as Gorsuch and Kavanaugh”

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 7 hours ago
People often point to the fact that President Trump appoints Supreme Court justices “such as” Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. But do these two actually represent a distinct type? Maybe, but an article on “538” suggests that it’s too soon to know for sure: Using SCOTUSBlog’s final statistics, I looked at the justices’ votes throughout […] The post Appointing justices “such as Gorsuch and Kavanaugh” appeared first on Econlib.

'I want to do my people proud': Indigenous ranger's Simpson Desert mission

Bruce Atkinson at Just In - 7 hours ago
An Aboriginal elder from south-west Queensland wants to preserve the 60,000-year-old culture and history of his people and the story of their lives in the Simpson Desert before it is too late.

Is the invisible 'Canberra Tax' making rego, child care and petrol more expensive?

Kate Midena at Just In - 7 hours ago
There has long been a rumour that Canberrans pay more than anyone else in Australia for everything from rent and taxis to groceries. So is there any truth to it, or are Canberrans just a bunch of whingers?

'Brutal and alien places': Queensland prisons pushed to breaking point

Owen Jacques at Just In - 7 hours ago
A major inquiry finds the number of drug users being locked up in Queensland prisons is pushing the system beyond capacity and unions say overcrowding is making prisons more dangerous.

Epstein Arrest – Pelosi Predicts High Profile “Faves” Could Be Implicated…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
A rather unusual tweet from Christine Pelosi, daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, outlining a concern around the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein: “it is quite likely that some of our faves are implicated.” Considering the frame-of-reference, the social circle and … Continue reading →

A devastating cyber attack is being planned but you can protect yourself

Just In - 8 hours ago
Right now, unknown actors are scanning computers worldwide for a vulnerability that could be exploited to carry out a ransomware attack similar to WannaCry. Is your PC safe?

My skin is brown, my sister's is white. We share DNA but we're treated differently

Isabella Higgins at Just In - 8 hours ago
I was sitting in the backyard, staring into the Queensland sun, when I saw the word "sorry" written in the sky. It was the first time I realised that being Indigenous could be a problem, writes Isabella Higgins.

How 'the Netflix effect' killed the NBN's dream

Geoff Thompson at Just In - 8 hours ago
Fixed wireless internet promised so much, like the ability for high-tech businesses to base themselves almost anywhere in Australia. But then along came Netflix and everything changed.

Ellyse Perry humiliates England in Ashes ODI with seven-wicket haul

Geoff Lemon at Just In - 8 hours ago
On a day that went from bad to worse for England in Canterbury, Australia's golden girl Ellyse Perry saw her rewards roll in, writes Geoff Lemon.

Iran announces plan to breach agreed uranium enrichment cap

Just In - 8 hours ago
Iran says it will shortly boost its uranium enrichment above a cap set by a landmark 2015 nuclear deal, a major breach likely to draw a strong reaction from US President Donald Trump, who has pressured Tehran to renegotiate the pact.

Where the water goes, no-one knows: Taxpayer funded cash splash in the Murray-Darling

Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, Mary Fallon, Lucy Carter And Michael Slezak at Just In - 8 hours ago
Australian taxpayers have handed over billions of dollars to big corporations, allowing them to expand irrigation and use more water than ever before in the Murray-Darling Basin under a scheme that's supposed to be helping the environment.

Australians enjoying second run in Oceania's largest sporting event

Anthony Stewart at Just In - 8 hours ago
The Pacific Games have kicked off, welcoming Australian athletes for the second time as they hunt for gold and a chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Wife of detained Australian writer prevented from leaving China

Andrew Greene at Just In - 8 hours ago
Yuan Xiaoliang, the wife of Yang Hengjun who's been detained in Beijing since January, has also been interrogated by Chinese officials and prevented from leaving the country.

Australia makes it three-from-three in Women's Ashes

Just In - 8 hours ago
Australia takes a commanding Women's Ashes series lead by thrashing England in the third ODI, bowling out the hosts for just 75 runs after earlier posting a total of 269.

Class Zero Grad Speeches: Fail

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 8 hours ago
Once upon a time at secondary school graduation ceremonies students who finished with the best grades (Valedictorians and Salutatorians) took to the podium to deliver a speech each one wrote expressing his or her personal thoughts on that life passage. Not any more. In progressive, post-modern places, these speeches are now a canned performance: Now […]

Friend Or Foe, Every Ambassador In DC Tells Their Government That Trump Is A Bumbling Imbecile

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
Before he was sworn in, Trump demanded Theresa May appoint his clownish crony, Nigel Farage, the British Ambassador to the court of clowns in DC. One might imagine Sir Kim Darroch, who had already been announced to be the new ambassador in August, 2015, wasn't amused. Scuttlebutt has it that Trump asked for Farage after a Darroch cable was leaked that said the weak-minded Trump could easily be manipulated by the British government. Today the *Mail* published a new set of leaked diplomatic memos from Darroch describing Señor Trumpanzee as "inept" and "uniquely dysfunctional." They ... more »

July 4th in McAllen spent defending our border for BP agents

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 8 hours ago
While downtown McAllen, Texas enjoyed the July 4th celebrations and parades, Border Patrol had their own hands full with a rush of illegals attempting to enter the country there. . . . Cuban caravan attempts to rush border near McAllen, TX, as non-Central American migrant numbers soar Conservative Review Daniel Horowitz July 5, 2019 Two groups of mainly Cuban nationals attempted to rush the Hidalgo port of entry by running across the Hidalgo International Bridge near McAllen, Texas, late Tuesday evening, according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). According to a CBP official i... more »

Calif Crappy Conditions spreading like cancer – Austin TX bends over

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 8 hours ago
Neighbor worried about ‘homeless village’ in South Austin April 18, 2019 . Austin’s homeless can now camp on streets legally | KVUE July 1, 2019 . .–00– Add that to the current uncontrolled influx of illegals across the southern border and every state is now vulnerable. TIME TO GET RID OF LEFTISTS AND LIBERAL DEMOCRAT LEADERSHIP. DEMAND CONGRESS PASS NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS THAT STOP THIS DANGEROUS PRACTICE OF ILLEGALS What happened to the one of the most conservative states in the union? Answer — Californians migrated east to escape California and brought the same damn attitude and st... more »

Musings On Iraq In The News

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 8 hours ago
I was quoted in "IRAQ: Hrw: "Detenuti in condizioni degradanti"" in the Near East News Agency. That article was reprinted in Ristretti Orizzonti. Link to all of Musings On Iraq's original work, appearances and citations.

CA Governor: “President Trump Committed to Helping Complete Earthquake Recovery”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
One of the best testimonials to President Trump’s pragmatic perspective is his ability to rise above the ridiculous partisan political attacks and look at issues from a non-political solution-driven perspective. In the latest example California Governor Gavin Newsom has been … Continue reading →

Sweden: Police Initiate “Hate Speech” Probe of Politician Who Supports Deporting Migrants Who Commit Crime

Gateway Pundit at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Gustav Kasselstrand, the leader of the right-wing Alternative For Sweden party, was reported by police for "hate speech" after he gave a speech about deporting migrants who have committed crimes in his country.

Puerto Rico Imports 85% of Its Food and Owes $123 Billion in Debt, Yet It Gives Monsanto/ Bayer a 90% Tax Exemption

Al Jazeera at Need To Know - 8 hours ago
Puerto Rico's fertile land is a crop and pesticide poison test site for Monsanto, and many locals near the company's seed sites complain of illness. The governor of Puerto Rico said that the transnational companies account for 42% to 46% of the economy, although Monsanto/ Bayer receives a 90% tax exemption.

Israel Loves the F-35 and the F-15 (And Would Love to Buy Lots of Them)

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * But it made have to choose. Israel’s Globes says the country will decide by this summer what type of fighters it will acquire using U.S. defense aid money. The report says the air force is keen to buy both the F-15 and F-35 if there are no budget constraints. In the coming months, in fact, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieut. Gen. Aviv Kochavi will face one of the most important decisions the Israeli defense establishment has ever made: how to spend $11 billion on buying dozens of new top-of-the-line aircraft that the Israel Air Force (... more »

Reforestation as a Solution for Carbon Capture: Hype and Reality

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 9 hours ago
Advocates for reforestation must consider who owns the land to be reforested, and how the reforestation is to be done.

US should support environmental peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts for Palestinians

Josh Busby at Duck of Minerva - 9 hours ago
This is a guest post from Erika Weinthal, a Professor at Duke University and Jeannie Sowers, an Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire What is often referred to as environmental peacebuilding – the process of governing and leveraging the use of the environment and natural resources for building a sustainable peace through improving […]

Syria and Oman to boost bilateral relations after Damascus meeting

BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received the Sultanate of Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, in Damascus on Sunday. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the talks focused on the latest developments inside Syria and the Middle East region. President Assad also discussed with Minister […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Netanyahu compares Iran’s uranium enrichment to Nazi march into Rhineland in 1936

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blasted Iran’s decision to raise uranium enrichment levels beyond the 3.67 percent limit outlined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying the only possible reason for such an action is the creation of a nuclear bomb, The Jerusalem Post has reported. Commenting on a report in US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Foreign jihadists highest among the casualties during Hama offensive

BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:25 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a powerful attack in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate last week in a bid retake territory they lost to the Syrian military. The Syrian military was able to repel the jihadist attempt to capture the towns of Al-Hamamiyat and Kafr Houd in northwestern Hama. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Sneak peak photos of new Houthi cruise missile, spy drones

BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Houthi forces released several teaser photos of their new cruise missile and spy drones. Dubbed the “Quds”, the new Houthi cruise missile is expected to give the group a more sophisticated missile arsenal to challenge the Saudi Coalition. In addition to their cruise missile, the Houthi forces also unveiled […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian authorities seize large stockpile of narcotics in southern Damascus

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – The Syrian authorities seized a large stockpile of narcotics in the southern countryside of Damascus. The Syrian Arab News Agency released footage from the seized drug cache, showing the narcotics spread across the ground. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army destroys jihadist ammo depot in northwestern Hama

BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently carried out a powerful attack on a jihadist ammunition depot in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. The Syrian Army’s attack resulted in the destruction of the jihadist ammunition depot near the large hilltop of Tal Sakher in northwestern Hama. As shown in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Japanese Zen Buddhist poetry by Sesson YÅ«bai and the impact of the Middle Kingdom (China)

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 9 hours ago
Japanese Zen Buddhist poetry by Sesson YÅ«bai and the impact of the Middle Kingdom (China) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The notable Japanese Zen Buddhist monk, Sesson YÅ«bai (1290-1346?), witnessed the richness of culture during his stay in the Middle Kingdom (China) and the darkness of the ruling elites who imprisoned him. Hence, his […]

Sunday Talks – Cuccinelli: “Pool For Deportation Removal Exceeds One Million People”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
Acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccinelli, battles through the manipulative ‘open-border’ narrative of CBS Margaret Brennan to discuss ICE removals, border conditions, and asylum laws: . How the heck did never-Trump leader Ken Cuccinelli end up … Continue reading →

The Death Of A Dog Can Be Just As Heartbreaking As The Death Of A Loved One

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
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Asian Seafood Raised on Antibiotics and Pig Feces Approved For U.S Consumption

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://awarenessact.com/asian-seafood-raisedd-on-antibiotics-and-pig-feces-approved-for-u-s-consumption-foodhealth/?fbclid=IwAR18MqMlqC5U2QRMI3t1WoobxQPAXdQqAhCN8x6jyvhfjWy41obVtnZlQ60

10 Exercises to Kill Back Fat Your Body Can’t Wait to Try

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
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8 Effective Ways to Lose Weight When You Are Over 40

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
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#Dilaumorfentanylocet approved for 11/10 pain and above

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://gomerblog.com/2019/07/dilaumorfentanylocet-approved-for-11-10-pain-and-above/?utm_source=FB&utm_campaign=DIRECT

New Name of ‘King Syndrome’ for Hereditary BRCA Mutations

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/915217?src=soc_tw_190709_mscpedt_news_onc_bcra&faf=1

4 reasons not to commit suicide, according to Dr Jordan Peterson

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
“I plan on taking my own life very soon. Why shouldn’t I?” The room fell into a deafening silence; the audience waited with baited breath for Dr Peterson’s response. “I don’t know if I should address it,” Dr Peterson began, … Continue reading →

Oncologists are guardedly optimistic about AI. But will it drive real improvements in cancer care?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
Over the course of my 25-year career as an oncologist, I’ve witnessed a lot of great ideas that improved the quality of cancer care delivery along with many more that didn’t materialize or were promises unfulfilled. I keep wondering … Continue reading →

Why Walnut Resembles the Brain It Nourishes

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
Nothing could be more beautiful or poetic than when a healing food actually looks like the organ system it nourishes and heals in the body. While commonly viewed as mere coincidence or an act of extraordinary randomness, it is difficult … Continue reading →

Medical IDs: Enemy of Privacy, Liberty, and Health

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
Ron Paul exposes the dark side of the new American medical ID system which the House of Representatives voted in favor of in a Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill amendment. [GreenMedInfo.com Editor’s note: one of the primary reasons … Continue reading →

Scapegoats abound with Origin and Cricket World Cups on the line

Richard Hinds at Just In - 10 hours ago
The gap between Escape Goat and #GOAT can be wafer thin in the modern sporting world of high expectations but even lower attention spans, writes Richard Hinds.

Why tax cuts aren't enough to stave off recession

Ian Verrender at Just In - 10 hours ago
Busting out the cash and running a budget deficit may cushion a flagging Australian economy from a damaging global slowdown. But, for the Government, it would be an admission the outlook is not as strong as forecast, writes Ian Verrender.

Rapinoe shines as USA wins World Cup title over the Netherlands

Just In - 10 hours ago
The United States claimed a record-extending fourth women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over European champions the Netherlands thanks to goals by Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle on Sunday.

'Contradiction at play': ATO rules out tax breaks for employers using Uber, but taxis are OK

Nassim Khadem at Just In - 10 hours ago
Employers across Australia who have been letting their staff use ride-sharing services such as Uber, rather than a licensed taxi, could be liable for big tax bills.

Australians enjoying second run in Oceania's largest sporting event

Anthony Stewart at Just In - 10 hours ago
The Pacific Games have kicked off, welcoming Australian athletes for the second time as they hunt for gold and a chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.

Was This Bible Found at the Bottom of the Ocean?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The intact recovery of seemingly fragile objects from the ocean's depths has long fascinated the public imagination.

Matt's Best Consumer Purchase

Greg Mankiw at Greg Mankiw's Blog - 10 hours ago

This Day in Iraqi History - Jul 7

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 10 hours ago
1921 American consul in Baghdad wrote that Faisal would become King of Iraq even though he was unpopular in the country 1921 Gertrude Bell noted that Iraqi notables couldn’t wait for election to appoint Feisal King because would take 2 months and that was too long (Musings On Iraq book review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) 1973 Police Chief Kazzar and 20 other coup plotters found guilty and given death sentence 1973 Baath Regional Congress expanded membership to accommodate Saddam supporters 1984 Iraqi govt unc... more »

Trump Administration Taking New Action Against Illegal Aliens

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 10 hours ago
People still don’t understand. President Trump is not playing around when it comes to illegal immigration, nor should he. The Daily Wire Ryan Saavedra July 5, 2019 The Trump administration has started notifying illegal aliens that they are going to be subjected to massive fines — up to nearly $500,000 — for failing to leave the United States after being ordered to do so. Nothing like exaggeration because this was for refugees hold up in churches for more than a year. But if it scares people — oh, well. “The Department of Homeland Security sent out a batch of notices … Continue readi... more »

Financier Jeffrey Epstein Arrested on Sex Charges

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 10 hours ago
US News Michael Sisak and Jim Mustian AP July 7, 2019 Wealthy financier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was arrested Saturday in New York on new sex-trafficking charges involving allegations that date to the early 2000s, according to law enforcement officials. Epstein, a wealthy hedge fund manager who once counted as friends former President Bill Clinton, Great Britain’s Prince Andrew, and President Donald Trump, was taken into federal custody and is expected to appear Monday in Manhattan federal court, three law enforcement officials told The Associated Press. One of th... more »

Trump DoJ cleaning up another scandal – Shipping Price Fixing

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 10 hours ago
For many end users, the cost of freight may be an unseen part of the retail price. But retail industries and manufacturers recognize where a chunk of their sales price has to go. Just because it is built in or noted at the shelf doesn’t mean that there is no other costs that have made the price rise. Department of Justice has an entire group of prosecutors whose task is anti-fraud and price-fixing. Few consumers ever know or hear about what they have accomplished unless their efforts result in a newsworthy report.. Freight doesn’t come cheap since no one has … Continue reading →

Why is the Tory Leadership Contest So Bloody Boring?

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 10 hours ago
Here's the state of play in early July. We have a Tory leadership contest seemingly careening toward no deal which, to be blunt, will be the biggest *preventable* peace time disaster in British political history. Yet scrutiny of the candidates is superficial and interest in the contest is warned off thanks to its being mind-crushingly dull. It hasn't captured the public's imagination, and even when you tune in to 24 hour rolling coverage you get the sense of a story featured out of obligation than "newsworthiness". Even those habituated to the plod and grind of everyday bourgeois p... more »

A few Sunday meanderings

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 10 hours ago
Good morning one and all. I hope your weekend is going well. Reading the Sunday newspaper and a few stories online, I thought I might meander a little on this Sunday, typing in tune with cicadas chirping outside. A simple … Continue reading →

It’s illegal to expose the government’s criminal activity in the police state of Australia

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 11 hours ago
From corpau.blogspot.com They lie that the courts are the “people’s court”. They lie that there are 3 tiers of government, i.e. law making bodies, that being federal, state and now apparently ‘local government’. They were exposed in subverting the High Court of Australia by removing the U.K. Monarch. Now they’re on the assault on people … Continue reading It’s illegal to expose the government’s criminal activity in the police state of Australia →

The NZ govt has ‘no plans’ to make vaccination mandatory

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 11 hours ago
Pre election I did see a snippet from Labour saying they hadn’t ruled it out. I suspect if you read this whole article here you’ll see they are quietly warming you to the idea as is the role of lamestream media. As was the purpose of the pre election article. “As New Zealand grapples with … Continue reading The NZ govt has ‘no plans’ to make vaccination mandatory →

41 Inconvenient Truths on the “New Energy Economy”

Activist Post at Activist Post - 11 hours ago
By Mark P. Mills A week doesn’t pass without a mayor, governor, policymaker or pundit joining the rush to demand, or predict, an energy future... more »

Who Should You Believe About Health Risks from Cell Towers: Firefighters, Insurance Companies, Telecoms, Kevin Costner?

Activist Post at Activist Post - 11 hours ago
By B.N. Frank Since 2004, the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has opposed the use of their stations for cell towers and antennas due to... more »

Stealth Armada: 24 F-22 Raptor Fighters Launching Together Can Only Mean 1 Thing

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * An elephant walk. We explain. On Mar. 26, 2019 a squadron of USAF aircraft “elephant walked” down Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Alaska, as part of a routine to demonstrate their combat airpower and response abilities. The “elephant walk,” which refers to the close formation of military aircraft before takeoff, comprised of 24 F-22 Raptor stealth fighters, a C-17 Globemaster III transport, and an E-3 Sentry. The routine was part of Polar Force, a two-week exercise that allows squadrons to showcase “their abilities to forward deploy and deli... more »

Two Army Officers Are Still up for Promotion Even After 4 Deaths During Niger Ambush

Task and Purpose at The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Africa* The right call? *Efforts to reach both men for comment on Wednesday were unsuccessful.* Two commanders involved with the deadly 2017 Niger ambush are reportedly still eligible for promotion, and the Pentagon has no problem with that. Four soldiers were killed on Oct. 4, 2017 when their convoy was attacked by more than 100 ISIS fighters near the village of Tongo Tongo: Army Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah W. Johnson, Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, and Sgt. La David T. Johnson. U.S. Africa Command's investigation into the inci... more »

F-35 Is Old: Russia Could Turn Its Su-57 Into a 6th Generation Stealth Monster

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Here's how. Russia could turn its first fifth-generation fighter, the Sukhoi Su-57, into a sixth-generation fighter the former head of the Russian Aerospace Force, chief Col. Gen. Viktor Bondarev recently told TASS. “This is actually a splendid plane and it can embrace both fifth-and sixth-generation features. It has huge modernization potential,” Bondarev, now chairman of the Federation Council Defense and Security Committee, said. “Importantly, it is the best among the existing versions by its stealth characteristics. It incorporates all the best th... more »

The power of YET

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 11 hours ago
Joan Shaw Turrentine, retired teacher, pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, blogger and FaceBook companion writes: “I was reminded again this morning of the power of "yet." Even at my age, YET sometimes keeps me going. When I retired, I couldn't paint, or play piano, or write meaningful poetry, or read the Bible through yearly, or truly understand "big picture" economic or political issues, or relax enough to see the beauty in the stress of relationships, or turn loose of (and forgive myself for my part in) the stress generated through daily living - YET. I still can't paint or w... more »

Lakeside 2019, Week 4

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 11 hours ago
The daytime lectures this week feature Kelly Dillion of Wittenburg University speaking on “Kids, Guns & the Media,” and “Media Literacy for all Ages” on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday Mark Dawidziak speaks on “The Twilight Zone,” and on Thursday, “Rod Serling & Mark Twain: moralists in disguise.” Tuesday evening at Hoover Auditorium will be author, Michael Roizen, MD, Cleveland Clinic, speaking on the 6 + 2 normals. Here’s a YouTube of one of his lectures. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzSaI73NKaw At another lecture, https://www.healthandwealthresearch.com/free-research... more »

How Czech press informs about the expulsion of Noah Carl

LuboÅ¡ Motl at The Reference Frame - 12 hours ago
I am thankful to be surrounded by an island of a relative positive deviation whose radius is a few hundred miles. In post-communist countries and especially in Czechia, many top media outlets still preserve the old rules of journalism. Well, RT (formerly Russia Today) also beats virtually all mainstream media in the West. Look how RT informed about mini-AOC who got death threats from some really nasty leftists defending America's dumbest lawmakers. RT is clearly fair and balanced and discusses the real point. Noah Carl, from Support Noah Carl Four hours ago, iDNES.cz (iTODAY in Czec... more »

Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, July 7, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Filhas de Maria (Saúde) – The all-female ensemble “Filhas de Maria” will be performing this Sunday at Casa Omolokum. The group will be celebrating the best of Afro-Brazilian […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, July 7, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Episode #287 – ‘Not So Silent Wars’ with guest Dr. Mohammad Marandi

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 12 hours ago
*SUNDAY WIRE SHOW* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…

Iran to Raise Uranium Enrichment Beyond Nuclear Deal Limits

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Iran has announced it will increase its uranium enrichment to an unspecified level beyond the terms of its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

HPV Vaccine Mandated for All 10-Year-Old Girls in Costa Rica

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 12 hours ago
From The Vaccine Reaction In October 2017, the government of Costa Rica added the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to the country’s national vaccination program. The decision to do so was based on the recommendation of the Costa Rican Ministry of Health’s National Commission on Vaccination and Epidemiology (CNVE), which is the Costa Rican government’s equivalent […] The post HPV Vaccine Mandated for All 10-Year-Old Girls in Costa Rica appeared first on Health Nut News.

Virginia Is Up For Grabs THIS November

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 12 hours ago
*Qasim Rashid* The first time I ever heard about a non-partisan commission drawing election maps it came as part of a proposal to have blue California and red Texas mutually disarm. Democrats in control of the California legislature would cede the right to draw the maps in the Golden State and Republicans in control of the Texas legislature would do the same there. The California Democrats agreed. The Texas Republicans didn't. California went ahead with the plan anyway, some thinking Texas would be shamed into following suit. They weren't. So California is a non-gerrymandered state ... more »

Lawmakers Argue Constitution Gives Gov’t Right To Steal Your Car if You’re Caught Speeding

Activist Post at Activist Post - 12 hours ago
By Tyler Durden Despite losing in the United States Supreme Court, the state of Indiana is still arguing that there are virtually no Eighth Amendment... more »

Wife of detained Australian writer prevented from leaving China

Andrew Greene at Just In - 12 hours ago
Yuan Xiaoliang, the wife of Yang Hengjun who's been detained in Beijing since January, has also been interrogated by Chinese officials and prevented from leaving the country.

On fanaticism

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 12 hours ago
I've previously pointed out the connection between Andrew Scheer and an explicit effort to elevate the burning of fossil fuels to goal surpassing any interest in human well-being. But it's worth noting how much more extreme the same forces are becoming in order to serve the cause of extracting oil and gas - regardless of both the immediate and long-term human costs. Kelly Weill reported here on the stunning machinations around emissions legislation in Oregon. There, voters elected Democrats to control all three branches of government, resulting in the introduction of a garden-variet... more »

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