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George Clooney and Julia Roberts crashed Gwen Stefani's Carpool Karaoke with awesome results
It's going to be ridiculously hard for Carpool Karaoke to top itself after this week's installment with Gwen Stefani. Not only did James Corden have the "Hollaback Girl" singer riding shot gun, but the segment also saw two surprise guests: George Freaking Clooney and Julia Roberts. SEE ALSO: Leonardo DiCaprio's text to J-Lo is the highlight of James Corden's latest Carpool Karaoke
A 40-person startup just bought a 1,100-person company, because 2016
Joe Atkins, chief executive officer of Bowers & Wilkins, has owned a majority stake in the half-century-old British speaker business for the last 30 years. On Tuesday, he told his 1,100 employees that he’s selling it to a tiny company that almost no one has heard of, run by a man he met just 30 days ago. Over the weekend, Atkins reached a sale agreement with Eva Automation, a 40-person Silico
1 in 3 Antibiotics Prescribed in U.S. Are Unnecessary
Would you like some chicken with that? Via: Washington Post: Nearly a third of antibiotics prescribed in doctors’ offices, emergency rooms and hospital-based clinics in the United States are not needed, according to the most in-depth study yet to examine the use and misuse of these life-saving drugs. The finding, which has implications for antibiotics’ […]
Ridiculously rare violet diamond unearthed
An 'impossibly rare' violet diamond has been found within the depths of Australia’s remote Argyle mine. Regular white diamonds are an incredibly valua...
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Rob Reiner voices the frustration of millions, calls out media coverage of Donald Trump on “Morning Joe”
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brezenski may still be a little raw from the brutal burn they received at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner from comedian Larry Wilmore, but less than a week later they were given an epic tongue lashing from another Hollywood celebrity criticizing their sycophantic coverage of Donald Trump. “‘Morning Joe’ has their head so far up Trump’s ass they bump into Chris Chris
Farewell Boleyn: the end of an era for West Ham United – video
In March 2013, West Ham United were awarded a 99-year lease to the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, east London. And on 10 May, the Hammers will play their final match at Upton Park. As they prepare to move after 112 years of history and memories, fans whose lives have revolved around the old stadium, the Boleyn Ground, reflect on what will be lostHow West Ham struck the deal of the century with move
Are leopards more threatened than we thought? (+video)
A new study recommends upgrading the threat status of leopards, who now occupy only a fraction of their once expansive terrain.
‘They’: the singular pronoun that could solve sexism in English
You only need four letters to take a stand against the prejudice embedded in the English languageI got in trouble over a four-letter word the other day. None of the ones you are thinking of: it was “they” that caused a fracas that Jeremy Clarkson would have been proud of.At the start of 2016, the good folks of the American Dialect Society got together to crown their Word of the Year. They (see wha
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Bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism, study shows
There may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder (BD) and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism, new research suggests.
Scientists detect unexpected drop in the magnetic field of an X-ray pulsar
(Phys.org)—A team of scientists has recently presented evidence of an unexpected drop in the observed magnetic field of an accreting pulsar designated V0332+53. This downturn, observed after the pulsar underwent a bright, three-month-long X-ray outburst, could yield important information on how the accreted mass settling on the surface of a neutron star affects its magnetic field. The findings are
Natural antibodies could combat Tasmanian devil cancer
Deakin University scientists may have found a way to stop the cancer that has been killing Tasmanian devils for the past 20 years.
Was gravitational wave signal from a gravastar, not black holes?
LIGO’s discovery of gravitational waves was a great achievement, but a new analysis suggests the signal could have come from a rather exotic source
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BEER by Charles Bukowski
BEER is a free interpretation of the poetry “Beer” from Charles Bukowski. The composition is a manifesto of the author’s way of life, this is why we decided to go inside the author’s mind, and it is not a safe journey. A brain solo without filter, a tale of ordinary madness, showing how much loneliness and decadence can be hidden inside a genius mind. Directed by NERDO Art Direction Daniele Gava
5 Things You Can Become After You Die
Whether high in the sky or underwater, this "kick-the bucket-list" includes five things you can become —but only after you die. How Did the Biggest Volcanic Eruption on Record Change the World?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irIxjp0Hfl0 Display image courtesy Algordanza USA www.mymemorialdiamond.comFrom: National Geographic
A Sword Swallower's Sharp Performance
Alex Magala's heart-stopping sword swallowing was on point – literally.From: TheEllenShow
The Rarity or Probability of a Miracle | The Story of God
Professor Danny Oppenheimer discusses how to define a miracle. THE STORY OF GOD WITH MORGAN FREEMAN AIRS SUNDAYS 9/8c.From: National Geographic
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Interview 1169 – Patrick Henningsen Exposes the Human Rights – Industrial Complex
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2016-04-29%20Brent%20DeBoer.mp3"][/audio]Patrick Henningsen of 21st Century Wire joins us today to discuss his recent article on "Smart Power & The Human Rights Industrial Complex." Topics discussed include the NGO/State Dept/Pentagon/NATO nexus, the use of human rights as a perception management tool to demonise NATO enemies, an
Interview 1167 – Lies, Damned Lies and Chinese Statistics
[audio mp3="http://www.corbettreport.com/mp3/2016-04-29%20James%20Corbett.mp3"][/audio]James joins Jim Goddard for his weekly appearance on HoweStreet.com radio. This week they discuss the Japanese spending voucher stimulus plan, the manipulated statistics behind the Chinese "recovery," and the future of the oil/energy markets.
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Learning from the Rainmakers
East African scientists court traditional knowledge for accurate weather predictions
When Out On the Trail, Leave Your Dog Behind
No matter how sweet, our furry friends pose a significant threat to wildlife
The War Against Iceland’s Highlands
Proposed dams threaten Iceland’s isolated, ecologically sensitive interior
The Plight of Swaziland’s Pangolins
Poachers target little-known mammal to satisfy growing demand in Asia
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The Energy Collective keeps going downhill
The site administration for The Energy Collective is not doing its job. Perhaps it is not competent to do its job. Regardless, a simple matter like users unable to log in should be responded to and fixed quickly, right? Not really. I'm logged into Wordpress, but on TEC I get this: So, it claims I'm NOT logged in, but when I click the login link I get this: Two complaints to support@
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If Robert F. Williams could speak to BLM...
If Robert F. Williams could speak to Black Lives Matter militants, he might remind them of this central problem in any organized liberation struggle... the problem of the supported network of collaborators. "I learned in Atlanta that Mr. Elijah Muhammed had made quite an impression and that many Afro-Americans are learning, to the consternation and embarrassment of the black respectable
Left Analysts: Clinton Presidency Would Be More Criminal and Murderous Than Anything Trump
Many left analysts from all sectors predict that a Clinton presidency would mean savage wars like nothing nationalist Trump would do. Trump “the Fascist”: Backdoor Backing of a Political Psychopath Named Hilary Clinton April 12th, 2016 James Petras Want Endless War? Love the U.S. Empire? Clinton’s Your Choice February 3, 2016 Marjorie Cohn Hillary Clinton: the Queen of Chaos and the
Keeping the Arabs Divided --Gowans blog
From The Bannerman Report, written in 1907 by British prime minister Henry Campbell Bannerman: “There are people (the Arabs, Editor’s Note) who control spacious territories teeming with manifest and hidden resources. They dominate the intersections of world routes. Their lands were the cradles of human civilizations and religions. These people have one faith, one language, one history and
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A widening toxic threat - LIHerald.com
A widening toxic threat - LIHerald.com
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My Organic Juicing Optimal Health Program
Since I am a disabled navy veteran with a service related pulmonary disability related to Asbestosis, my wife Keiko has implemented an organic juicing optimal health juicing regimen which we have done daily for over six months which has resulted in remarkable health benefits including weight loss, energy gain and immune system improvement: Allen L Roland. PhD Keiko's Optimal Health Juicing Pla
Grim Reaper In The Sky / Drone Assassinations With No Accountability
Sooner or later we will all have to come to grips with the collateral psychic damage we have wrought in the Middle East with our Drone assassinations on both innocent victims as well as the perpetrators themselves ~ for chaos reins on both sides when accountability ends: Allen L Roland, PhD “If you want to control someone, all you have to do is to make them feel afraid.” ~ Paulo Coelho Post-Tra
The Unseen Enemy PTSD Continues To Take Its Toll
U.S. Army Soldiers on Patrol in Vietnam in 1966 / Wikimedia During the Vietnam War, as well as subsequent Wars, the U.S. military plied its servicemen with speed, steroids, and painkillers to help them handle extended combat ~ but this symptom oriented approach has only delayed the ravages of PTSD as well as the true extent of soul damage and suicidal ideation that occurs as the result of drug enh
Bernie Soars In Wisconsin, New York Next ~ Hillary And Establishment Rattled
As Bernie soared with a major victory in Wisconsin, his real opponent is revealed and it's not just Hillary Clinton ~ it's the bought and sold major media and establishment who support Clinton and all but ignored Sander's triumph as they continue to pad the bankroll of an increasingly irrelevant Hillary who is still weighed down with credibility issues and making her last stand for the status quo
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Edinburgh Potholes Come In Threes
I was travelling down Pilton Street North today when I came across a trio of potholes. They were by a bus stop and from the pattern they made I presume the bus braking at the stop has abraided the road, causing them: Note that all three potholes show evidence of having botched repairs done to them, and then the potholes re-forming over the repairs. I have seen this many, many times with potholes,
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New UK Guardian interview with Albert Woodfox, two months after his release
In a UK Guardian article published today, Albert Woodfox reflects upon two months of life outside of prison walls and solitary confinement. The article concludes with the following excerpt: The most disturbing part of freedom, Woodfox says, has been the dawning realisation since his release that in America in 2016 there is very little sense of political or social struggle. When he entered prison i
A3 Newsletter: Broadening the Platform to Correct Past Injustices
A3 Newsletter, February 12, 2016: This is What Freedom Looks Like... Two Months of Liberation WATCH: Albert Speaks at Southeastern Louisiana UniversityWhat a joy it is to have Albert out of prison, after all these years of struggle, it is a rare and special treat to hear his voice on the phone each morning as we review the days schedule and events. In Albert's first month of freedom he stayed bus
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Unilateral or Bilateral Reductions?
The next US president faces lots of questions relating to nuclear weapons and nuclear threat reduction. Here’s one: Should the United States unilaterally reduce strategic forces deemed to be in excess of the Pentagon’s needs, or wait instead for an agreement to proceed in parallel with the Russian Federation? The arguments to proceed unilaterally with …
To Hiroshima (cont.)
An earlier post called on President Obama to visit Hiroshima when he visits Japan for the G-7 Summit on May 26-27. If he fails to visit, the journey begun with a stirring speech at Prague in April 2009 and the Nobel Peace Prize will end with a damp squib. It will be a great disappointment and …
The Advantage of Being the Weaker, Nuclear-Armed State
Doyens of nuclear deterrence strategy during the first nuclear age were convinced that size mattered. The nuclear-armed state with a bigger arsenal, or greater missile throw-weight, or sharper missile accuracy, or more tactical nuclear weapons, or [fill in the blank] would be better off in leveraging outcomes, before and after the balloon went up. In …
Russia, China, and the US discuss the Norks
Jeffrey and the Center for Nonproliferation Studies have been busy hosting a series of track 1.5 dialogues in the foggy bit of California. Under the direction of Stephanie Lieggi, CNS brought together American and Chinese officials for a much broader conversation about nonproliferation that was hijacked by the North Koreans – sorta like this podcast. …
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