oldephartte(in training): 20 June

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

20 June - My Yahoo! 2 of 2

NFL Players Continue Their Protests Off Field In The Political Arena

Three New England Patriots players are taking the protest against racism and police brutality off the field
Minority Whip Rep. Steny Hoyer Weighs In On Proposed Immigration

The House is expected to vote Thursday on immigration legislation. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to
Why President Trump Reversed His Position On Immigrant Families

President Trump is generally known to dig in when faced with opposition rather than back down from a fight.

Protecting Florida's seagrass

Gazing out at its usually calm waters, one would never know that Pensacola Bay is missing 90% of its
One River- No Lake Coalition holds own Pearl River meeting

A Community Engagement Meeting on the flood control project for the Pearl River (One Lake and its sister
8 Years Since BP Disaster, New Report Documents Oil and Gas Impacts

On April 19th, Gulf Restoration Network released a new report - “ Oil and Gas in the Gulf of Mexico

Kittens rescued from sewer pipe by off-duty volunteer firefighters

Help arrived after a passer-by heard meows coming from a sewer grate.
Instagram launches mobile video service IGTV

The social media site also revealed it has reached one billion active users.
This pair’s hide and seek game is total couple goals

Colton and Kat sure know how to entertain themselves on a shopping trip.

Senate rejects billions in Trump spending cuts as two Republicans vote '

Erica Werner / Washington Post : Senate rejects billions in Trump spending cuts as two Republicans vote
GOP Senate Nominee Cramer Compares Cages For Migrant Kids To Playgrounds

Cameron Joseph / Talking Points Memo : GOP Senate Nominee Cramer Compares Cages For Migrant Kids To
APNewsBreak: Kobach sought pardon for VP of corporate donor (John Hanna

John Hanna / Associated Press : APNewsBreak: Kobach sought pardon for VP of corporate donor

GROSS: NCAA referee pleads guilty to molesting teenage boy

And the sex scandals keep coming. This time in the NCAA. The Marietta Daily Journal reported that 58-year
VIDEO: How About A Discussion Of The IG Report For A While, Instead Of The

By now it ought to be obvious to everyone that a two-decades-old “crisis” at the border
LDH Secretary Rebekah Gee Says We’re Having A War On Poor People (Thanks To

The Louisiana Department of Health’s funding for next year, in the state budget passed by the

Imagine a Winnipeg...2018 Alternative Municipal Budget

Climate change; stagnant global economic growth; political polarization; growing inequality. Our city
Why would a boom town need charity? Inequities in Saskatchewan’s oil boom

When we think of a “boomtown,” we often imagine a formerly sleepy rural town suddenly awash in wealth and
CCPA's National Office has moved!

The week of May 1st, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives' National Office moved to 141

Pressure groups stalled effort for J&K's equitable growth: Shah

The BJP president said there was little movement on efforts to provide relief and rehabilitation to
Over 7,000 Indians sought US asylum in 2017: Report

Nationalities from which there were over 5,000 claims in 2017 were Mexico (26,100), China (17,400), Haiti (
PM holds dialogue with farmers on govt schemes

Narendra Modi on Wednesday about how his life was transformed after he opted for mechanised farming after

News24.com | Court set to hear IPID's case against North West SAPS

In heads of argument, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate says it is unlawful for police
News24.com | N2 remains closed at George and Knysna due to protest action

Certain sections of the N2 in the Southern Cape have been closed due to ongoing protest action.
News24.com | Trump signs executive order to end family separations at

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at putting an end to the controversial

News24.com | Supra Mahumapelo: We have no anti-Newdawnists in the ANC

Max Du Preez should rather be bold and express what is actually his real view, which is that he wishes to
News24.com | Guess who SA invited to dinner...

Something is very wrong. It is perplexing and disturbing, and it seems to make no sense. Pretty much like
News24.com | Social media is making us mean and intolerant. Why I've

Even the most hardened journalist or commentator will struggle with a level of self-censorship when they

News24.com | 81 police, soldiers killed in Cameroon's anglophone crisis

Anglophone separatists in Cameroon have killed 81 members of the security forces and more than 100
News24.com | Algeria goes offline to stop students cheating

Algeria went offline for the start of high school diploma exams, the first in a series of internet
News24.com | South Sudan's warring leaders meet for 1st time since 2016

South Sudan's warring leaders have met face-to-face for the first time in almost two years on Wednesday

Is this the century of secession?

by Jon Rappoport June 20, 2018 Here is the political question of our time: Will it be one future for all
Socialism exposed: thick lipstick on a global pig

by Jon Rappoport June 19, 2018 To give you an idea of the deception inherent in socialism, here is a quote
Heroes and villains: images for the soul

by Jon Rappoport June 19, 2018 —Yes, movies are made to install predictive programming in the

Cannabis to be legal in Canada from October 17, PM says

The country’s justice minister said the legislation was ‘transformative’.
Cocaine in rivers could be making eels hyperactive and damaging their

Even low levels of the drug could be putting them at risk of serious injury, say researchers.
Officials make case against US parents accused of torture and child abuse

David and Louise Turpin, from California, have pleaded not guilty to the charges.

No winner of tonight's €2m Lotto jackpot

The results are in...
Lorry driver’s son took wheel of bank during Celtic Tiger years

David Drumm’s barrister highlighted his client’s ‘humble’ start to life.
Vera Twomey urges UK government to make medical cannabis legal for all who

Vera Twomey whose eight-year-old daughter has drug resistance epilepsy has thrown her weight behind the

NRC Continues to Respond to Irma

Update (Sept. 12, 2017 4:15 p.m. EST): Late Monday afternoon, Hurricane Irma had diminished to the point
Update: The NRC Readies for Hurricane Irma

UPDATE (9/10/2017 – 10 a.m. EST): The NRC activated the Region II Incident Response Center in Atlanta
An Open Forum Now Available

The NRC welcomes comments on the topics we’re blogging about. But we realize there are other topics you

New material can help tooth enamel regenerate

Enamel, located on the outer part of our teeth, is the hardest tissue in the body and enables our teeth to
Why heart function is reduced at high altitude decoded

Over the years, several theories have been proposed to explain the reduction in the amount of blood the
New element with magnetic properties discovered

The discovery, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota in the US, could be used to improve

Japan's Hayabusa2 Asteroid Probe Snaps Best Pics Yet of Its Target

As Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft approaches the asteroid Ryugu, the probe has grabbed its best photos
Best Astronomy and Astrophysics Books

Space.com's editors present a list of the astrophysics and astronomy books worth a read-through.
Best Space Books and Sci-Fi: A Space.com Reading List

Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are

Russia leaves non-entry blacklist open for Latvians with Russophobic

The ministry said the Latvian representative received a list of Latvians "occupying overtly
Uruguay’s Suarez named best player of World Cup match against Saudi Arabia

On Monday, June 25, Uruguay will face Russia in Samara
Uruguay triumphs over Saudi Arabia 1-0, qualifIies for knockout stage

The national teams of Russia and Uruguay have become the first teams qualifying for knockout stage of the

WHO Calls ‘Gaming Disorder’ Mental Health Condition

The World Health Organization will recognize “gaming disorder” as a diagnosable condition, a decision that
Why Obese People Find It So Tough to Slim Down

People who overweight and obese hold starkly different views on diet and exercise than their normal-weight
When the Heart Stops, Drugs Often to Blame

"Hidden" drug overdoses account for nearly 1 in 7 sudden cardiac deaths, a new study says.

Trump Hotel’s Water Mismanagement

‘Freedom Cities’ Emerge ; US Loses Track of 6,000 Migrant Kids ...and More Picks 6/20 The post Trump
The Brilliant Black Woman Who Defended the Accused Killer of JFK’s Mistress

After Dovey Johnson Roundtree’s early life in the Jim Crow south, she was more than ready to face the white
June 19, 2018

The post June 19, 2018 appeared first on WhoWhatWhy .

Acacia retivenia

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early spring show …

Close to town, the Dragonflower Trees are flowering heavily. This large edible flower is quite stunning
preparing for spring …

The last few days of winter in the tropics brings out a plethora of flowering species, which culminates in

HACKED BY FHACK / GAZOZHACKS

HELLO ADMİN SYSTEM HACKED !
No such thing as a “succession war” as Uzbekistan enters the post-Karimov

For the first time since its independence, Uzbekistan is experiencing the tremors of managed political
NATO moves from reassurance to actual deterrence against Russia

Defense, deterrence, dialogue. This motto sums up the NATO Summit in Warsaw rather well. On July 8 and 9

Computer algorithms can test the dodginess of published results

IN AN ideal world the data on which a scientific study is based should be, if not publicly available, then
Submarine cables could be repurposed as earthquake detectors

EARTH is observed as never before. Satellites track typhoons, monitor volcanic-ash plumes and catalogue the
When faced with a killer whale should you fight or flee?

Charge! THAT the best form of defence is attack is an old maxim. In reality, it is frequently untrue

Around the world, people have surprisingly modest notions of the ‘ideal

It seems reasonable that people would want to maximize various aspects of life if they were given the
Is it their own fault?! How people judge the exclusion of others

The way people view the social exclusion of others varies – depending on how much they think the
Having a meal activates the functioning of human brown fat

The importance of the human brown adipose tissue (BAT) has become clearer during the past ten years. Using

Republican officials demand Trump and Pence do something to shut up Rudy

President Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has had an eventful few months, appearing on cable
‘I was filled with rage’: Dem staffer unloads after being on Fox News when

Zac Petkanas, a Democratic strategist, had a heartbreaking and eye-opening encounter with President Donald
Baltimore Sun critic lashes out at Fox News for ‘being in bed’ with Donald

On CNN Wednesday, Baltimore Sun media analyst David Zurawik berated Fox News for being a mouthpiece for

Researcher examines link between viruses and breast cancer

The University of Canterbury’s Chair of Cancer Epidemiology, Professor Ann Richardson , is on a mission to
Zero Carbon Bill - Expert Reaction

The Government's proposed Zero Carbon Bill lays out how they plan to transition New Zealand to a low
How will Auckland’s underground cables cope with an eruption

With eyes on Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano, a local researcher is asking how Auckland's underground water

#CaliforniaKnew

Recent reports have shown that California knew about the threat of climate change decades ago. No one could
Models, On – and Off – the Catwalk – Part Eight – Time-Step and Noise

In Part Seven – Resolution & Convection we looked at some examples of how model resolution and domain
Clouds and Water Vapor – Part Eleven – Ceppi et al & Zelinka et al

A couple of recent articles covered ground related to clouds, but under Models –Models, On – and Off

LGBT rights campaigner arrested in Moscow

LGBT+ and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has been arrested during a one-man protest against Russia&
Analysis: behind the ‘Free Tommy’ demo – what’s going on in the new far

This article by Martin Smith and Tash Shifrin first appeared on Dream Deferred on 11 June 2018. The far
Scarborough Spa cancels far right ‘mouthpiece’

Scarborough Spa’s management has cancelled the Sargon of Akkad (Carl Benjamin) show ‘This week in stupid

The Saddest Song Right Now

Ry Cooder / Across The Borderline There’s a place where I’ve been told Every street is paved
Capitalism vs Socialism

Capitalism = a system designed of by and for the benefit of capital (the 1%). Socialism = a system designed
WWDD — What Would a Democracy Do?

Crossposted from Imagine Democracy Here is a question to ask yourself when you are looking at something the

At the End of the Day

Are our legislators human? ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ I have, after a great deal of thought
EXPLOSIVE: the virus palitix erbola5C that is rampaging through Britain

NHS leaders are pleading with the May Government behind the scenes for more money to cope with the palitix
The English disease: overrating ourselves, undertraining for the task

Something different to start today’s proceedings. Yes, it’s about football and no, don’t

Merkel, Macron Reach Deal on Euro Reforms to Challenge the Dollar
Merkel and Macron Unveil ‘NEW CHAPTER’ for Eurozone in Major Budget Reforms

Implied in this move (along with EU Army and EU finance minister) is: United States of Europe. The final
Live Fire Causes Unprecedented Crisis in Gaza

PressTV Published on Jun 19, 2018 A Senior Red Cross official says Israel’s use of live ammunition against

Google Translate Can’t Provide Consent for a Police Search, Judge Rules

Google Translate is a useful tool for some quick and easy translations, but a federal judge in Kansas ruled
Why Hackers Aren’t Afraid of Us – The New York Times

Ask finance ministers and central bankers around the world about their worst nightmare and the answer is
Is competition driving innovation or damaging scientific research

I have years of experience as a scientist, yet still I was shocked at the speed of the turnaround and how

Baby Snatching Practice Blocked Motherhood For 20-million Seconds

Authorities abuse mothers with no apologies
Some Straight Talk for Younger People on Social Security (and Medicare too)

As the scaremongering begins, this is your fight too!
However Tenuous and Whatever His Motives, Trump's Summit Agreement with

One cheer for Trump

President Trump flanked by Kirstjen Nielsen and Mike Pence (AP)

Trump orders end to his family separation policy

In an effort to end what has become a major crisis for his administration, the president signs an executive order ceasing family separations at the border. Dramatic reversal »

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Sweet, Sweet Codeine

Nigeria is currently
Liquid Bomb Plot

They were young men in
One Nation, Overdosed

In Harrison Township,

This snooper’s charter makes George Orwell look lacking in vision.

By Heather Brooke – Sunday 8th November 2015. Find Article Here:- When the Home Office and
By inflating Islamic extremism, David Cameron has lost sight of what really

By George Monbiot Tuesday 21st July 2015. Find Article Here:- The real ‘struggle of our generation’ is not
Sunscreen contributing to decline of coral reefs, study shows.

Posted Wednesday 21st October 2015. Find Article Here:- UV filtering chemical is killing off baby coral

Weekly Space Hangout: June 20, 2018: Dr. Jillian Scudder’s Astroquizzical

Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Paul M. Sutter (pmsutter.com / @PaulMattSutter) Dr
Could Cyanobacteria Help to Terraform Mars?

A team of international scientists recently conducted a study that indicates that cyanobacteria can conduct
Ceres Has Even More Organic Molecules on it Than Previously Thought

According to a new study from Brown University, it appears Ceres has more organic molecules on its surface

Girding for Confrontation

On May 30, 2018, Secretary of Defense James Mattis announced a momentous shift in American global strategic
We Got a Closer Look at the Flying V-280 Valor

On June 18, 2018, Bell’s V-280 Valor prototype took off for its first public demonstration, six
The Combat History of the Condom

This story originally appeared on Nov. 27, 2015. The humble condom — a U.S. soldier’s companion

Gresham’s Law and Bitcoin

Gresham’s law holds that “bad money drives out good money,” meaning that given a choice
Onward to Stock Market Nirvana… Or Not

At long last, we have reached the Nirvana of consensus: the stock market is heading to new all-time highs.
Murder Incorporated

Murder Incorporated is a three-book series by Mumia Abu Jamal and Stephen Vittoria, which I can highly

H.R. 5697—Part V: The Power of RICO

This is a multi-part series on the Whistleblower Protection Blog covering the Wildlife Conservation and
National Whistleblower Center Requests Bank of England Withdraw

Concern expressed over Report’s impact on pending EU whistleblower directive WASHINGTON, D.C. |
H.R. 5697 Series—Part IV: Utilizing Best Practices To Combat Wildlife Crime

This is a multi-part series on the Whistleblower Protection Blog covering the Wildlife Conservation and