MIT computer model from the 70s predicts end of civilisation by 2040 with major change in 2020
Signs of the Times / 1h
An apocalyptic computer model, processed by one of the world's largest computers in 1973, has predicted the end of civilization by 2040. The prediction came from a programme nicknamed World One, which was developed by a team of MIT researchers and processed by Australia's largest computer. It was originally devised by computer pioneer Jay Forrester, after he was tasked by the Club of Rome to devel
Russia proposes lira-ruble trade deal with Turkey amid sanctions and currency crisis
Moscow is still interested in trading with Ankara using the Russian ruble and Turkish lira, according to the Kremlin. Both currencies have been falling against the greenback, with lira setting new record lows every day. "The issue of using national currencies in bilateral trade operations is a topic that has been raised by the Russian side for a long time and consistently at various levels, includ
Nicki Minaj ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels accuses her of stabbing him
The New York rapper responded by saying Samuels was lying, and alleging he stole her credit card, which he denies Nicki Minaj has been accused by her ex-partner Safaree Samuels of stabbing him in a domestic abuse incident. Samuels wrote on Twitter : “Remember the night you cut me and I almost died the police and ambulance had to take me out the crib on a stretcher. I had to lie and tell them I wa
Phantom Doctrine review – a vexing spy game for masochists
PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One; CreativeForge Games/Good Shepherd Entertainment This tactical espionage game gives frustratingly little chance to hone skills, leaving players dependent on luck In Phantom Doctrine, a brutally punishing tactical game, you are the head of a shadowy organisation of spies at the height of the cold war, either aligned with the CIA or Russia’s former KGB. It is an appealin
Sydney's bushfire season starts in winter: 'We may have to rethink how we live'
Hotter, drier summers in Australia mean longer fire seasons – and urban sprawl into bushland is putting more people at risk At first the smoke on the horizon “didn’t look like anything major,” says Joe Mercieca of that day in 2013. But then the wind picked up. His house in the Blue Mountains, an hour and a half out of Sydney, was soon surrounded by the blaze. “I told my wife it was too late, let’
Tiger Woods mania takes us back to simpler and more innocent times
The last two majors – sixth at the Open, second in the US PGA – have proved that the 14-times major winner remains a live bet for another one, 11 years after his last There will not be a more fantastical sport plotline in our lives than Tiger Woods’s Thanksgiving in 2009, when the incandescent career and immaculate public image of the world’s most dominant and influential athlete came spectacular
Guys! Exclamation Points Are Out of Control.
Everyone knows that ending a sentence with a period is just about the rudest thing one human can do to another, murder and cuckoldry notwithstanding.
Profit, not free speech, governs big media companies’ decisions on controversial content
What causes a media business to bar the door to dubious content? It’s always about the numbers
Ryan Reynolds just tweeted 12 words to describe his gin, and they're ridiculously perfect
If the whole acting thing doesn't work out, Ryan Reynolds definitely has a backup career as either a) a social media manager or b) a poet. The guy just has a phenomenal way with words. SEE ALSO: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds lost all chill when they heard their daughter's voice at Taylor Swift concert This time, fresh of the back of a horrendous drinking game with Jimmy Fallon , he took to Twitt
Football club sends letter of support to fan who wrote about depression on social media
A man who posted about living with depression has received a touching letter from the CEO of the football club he supports. Chris Ryder posted a photo of the letter sent to him by Gauthier Ganaye, chief executive of Barnsley Football Club in South Yorkshire, UK. SEE ALSO: This Instagram poet is making young people feel less alone "Sorry for sending you a letter at random, but I felt like I wanted
Thirty men charged with sexually abusing girls in West Yorkshire
Allegations of rape and trafficking of five girls date from between 2005 and 2012 Thirty men have been charged with raping and trafficking five girls in West Yorkshire. The allegations against the defendants relate to non-recent sexual offences dating back to between 2005 and 2012. They relate to five women who say they were abused as children in the Huddersfield area between the ages of 12 and 1
Police question man on suspicion of terrorism over Westminster crash
Arrested man, thought to be Salih Khater, 29, of Birmingham Officers raid properties in Nottingham and Birmingham Mayor suggests Parliament Square could be pedestrianised Police are continuing to question a man over a suspected terrorist attack in Westminster, after the investigation went nationwide with raids on addresses in Nottingham and Birmingham. The 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicio
Supreme Court Fight Focuses On States That Could Decide Senate Control
Judge Brett Kavanaugh meets Wednesday with Democratic Sens. Joe Donnelly and Heidi Heitkamp, who are both up for reelection in red states while under intense — and expensive — pressure by activists. (Image credit: Sarah McCammon/NPR)
How digital drug users could help to halt the US opioid epidemic
Nature / 2h
How digital drug users could help to halt the US opioid epidemic How digital drug users could help to halt the US opioid epidemic, Published online: 15 August 2018; doi:10.1038/d41586-018-05939-8 Agent-based modelling offers opportunities to explore the complex social interactions at the heart of the addiction crisis.
How a science program teaches girls to stop doubting themselves
This post is part of Mashable's ongoing series The Women Fixing STEM, which highlights trailblazing women in science, tech, engineering, and math, as well as initiatives and organizations working to close the industries' gender gaps. With patience, Emily Cruz detangled a vine with Dorito-shaped leaves from a fallen branch, unwinding it slowly and then pulling it out from the roots. The 12-year-ol
How Unpaywall is transforming open science
How Unpaywall is transforming open science How Unpaywall is transforming open science, Published online: 15 August 2018; doi:10.1038/d41586-018-05968-3 Unpaywall has become indispensable to many academics, and tie-ins with established scientific search engines could broaden its reach.
Jailed Bahraini politician's son extends hunger strike protest
Son of opposition leader Hassan Mushaima enters third week of hunger strike, saying his father is denied healthcare.
Shallow M4.4 earthquake felt across Southern California
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake caught Californians off-guard after it hit an area southeast of Los Angeles on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The small quake, which occurred at about 5:24 p.m. local time, was centered 4.3 miles north-east from Aguanga in Riverside County and was felt by residents up to 50 miles away. No damage or injuries have been reported. Some locals took t
Twitter suspends Infowars' Alex Jones for abuse
Far-right conspiracy theorist will not be able to tweet, retweet or favourite tweets for seven days Controversial Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been suspended from Twitter for up to seven days. The suspension has put Jones into what Twitter describes as “read-only mode” preventing him from tweeting, liking or retweeting, but not removing his tweets or personal account from the socia
Australian party leader hails speech calling for 'final solution' on Muslim migration
Politicians unite in condemnation of Fraser Anning’s speech, but his party leader Bob Katter says he backs him ‘1000%’ Bob Katter, the veteran Queensland political maverick, has lauded an inflammatory speech by his Senate representative, Fraser Anning, declaring the contribution “absolutely magnificent” and “everything that this country should be doing”. As political leaders moved in lock-step to
Back to the future: why my care home opened a 1950s-style diner
The Pitstop is just the latest nostalgic project created by staff to give residents spaces to reminisce and spend time with friends and family For the first half of my career, working in a range of jobs across retail and manufacturing, I could not have imagined that my life’s work would turn out to be in dementia care. Everything changed when my husband became terminally ill in 2005, and I left m
Encourage your kids to talk back – and set them up for life | Stuart Heritage
No more ‘speak when you’re spoken to’. Science shows discussions boost kids’ brain power – even if they talk nonsense The Journal of Neuroscience has published a study revealing the benefit of allowing children to discuss things with adults. MRI images of 40 children between the ages of four and six showed greater development of white matter linking Wernicke’s area and Broca’s area – the parts of
What is the hottest match ever played in England?
Plus: players with comic-book nicknames, successive suffix fixtures and the least deserving champions in football history “What is the hottest English league or cup game on record?” asks Mike Dunn. “In our era of climate change, the answer is probably last week , but I think I know the game that was most affected,” perspires Andy Wright, before letting us in on a remarkable saga of woe. “Bizarrel
Nick Powell refinds his feet at Wigan and stirs a few memories | Ben Fisher
The former Crewe midfielder who won over Sir Alex Ferguson in a matter of minutes is back doing what he does best after his wilderness years at Old Trafford In a candid interview a couple of years ago, Nick Powell discussed how he felt at being perceived as a lost cause, a maverick and a nuisance. An exceptional talent, his ability has never been doubted but Powell was a player at pains to prove h
Overcoming A Shameful Past, VA Plans Haven For Homeless Vets In West Los Angeles
The West Los Angeles VA Medical Center was supposed to be a home for old and disabled soldiers. After decades, it's being transformed into a community for at least 1,200 chronically homeless veterans.
Israel reopens Gaza commercial crossing after month-long closure
The crucial Karam Abu Salem border crossing reopens allowing the vital transfer of goods into besieged Gaza.
How could Turkey overcome its currency woes?
Turkey would not need to impose capital controls to stem the plunge in the lira, writes Erkin Sahinoz.
There There
Stories from Slate / 2h
In 1993, Bill and Hillary Clinton moved into the White House on a swell of optimism. In less than a year, the new administration was mired in a sea of scandals: Travelgate, Filegate, Nannygate, and, most consequentially, Whitewater. What went wrong?
The Man in Xinjiang: A Frightening Experience in Rural China
Ottessa Moshfegh writes about a frightening experience she had while travelling in Xinjiang, in northwestern China.
About that Omarosa book: This is what complicity looks like
Everyone is the hero of their own story — but in telling that tale, people often reveal much more about themselves than they realize. That is true of autobiographies in general, and of Unhinged by Omarosa Manigault Newman more than most. The tell-all book, released Tuesday by the famous former reality show star and communications staffer, has plenty of beans to spill on the dysfunction and casual
WHO chief calls for end to fighting in Congo to halt Ebola spread
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ‘more worried after the visit than before’, as death toll in north-east of country reaches 41 The director general of the World Health Organization has appealed for an end to fighting in the north-east Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow humanitarian groups to tackle the Ebola outbreak there. On his return from a trip to North Kivu where there have been 57 probabl
Outrage at Disney casting Jack Whitehall to play a gay character is misguided
Not very long ago, a gay character leading a Disney film would have been unthinkable. Let’s give this moment the celebration it deserves Disney’s new film will feature a gay character – for the first time ever in the company’s history. To have read that statement when I was a closeted, confused 13-year-old boy would have had such an impact. Continue reading...
What would a heat-proof city look like?
Cities are already up to 10C hotter than surrounding areas. As temperatures rise, here are four ways to cool cities down – saving both lives and energy If you’ve felt uncomfortably hot in a city this summer, chances are it’s not just because of the weather. Look around any urban centre and you’ll see the built environment itself exacerbates summer temperatures. Vehicles stuck in traffic emitting
Ambassador condemns Jeremy Corbyn's support for pair convicted over bombing of Jewish targets in UK per The Jewish Chronicle
Not a sheep / 2h
This JC article https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/jeremy-corbyn-support-for-those-convicted-of-terror-attacks-on-jews-in-the-uk-1.468297 informs me about something that I didn't know about Jeremy Corbyn. 'Jeremy Corbyn's support for two people who were jailed for their part in the bombing of Israel's embassy in London was "clear and blatant support of terrorism" and as bad as his attendance at a
Meet Imam Joshua Salaam, Duke's new Muslim chaplain
Islam News / 2h
On July 1, Imam Joshua Salaam started his tenure as Duke's new Muslim chaplain. Salaam is a hip-hop artist and U.S. Air Force veteran.
Stolen Buddha statue to return to India after being found in UK
Twelfth-century sculpture missing for almost 60 years was spotted at antiques fair A 12th-century statue of Buddha stolen from India nearly 60 years ago is to be returned to the country after it was discovered at a trade fair in the UK. The bronze sculpture was one of 14 statues ransacked from the Archaeological Museum in Nalanda, eastern India, in 1961. Continue reading...
Refugees crossing from Bosnia 'beaten and robbed by Croatian police'
Migrants also speak of phones damaged or being taunted but Croatian authorities deny allegations The lucky ones escaped with only their mobile phones smashed. Those less fortunate say they were beaten with sticks, taunted or attacked with dogs. Many allege they had large sums of money stolen. According to the testimony of migrants and monitoring groups, the Croatian police force is engaging in a
Omarosa says she's 'not trolling' with White House recordings
Omarosa Manigault-Newman said she's "not trolling" the White House with her decision to release secretly taped conversations with Chief of Staff John Kelly and Trump. The former Trump aide joined Trevor Noah on The Daily Show on Tuesday night to talk about her new tell-all book, Unhinged: An Insider's Account of the White House , and why she made the recordings — including one which reportedly di
'Tenants on our own land': New Zealand bans sale of homes to foreign buyers
Law aims to boost housing affordability after property prices rise more 75% in some parts of the country in four years The New Zealand government has banned the sale of existing homes to foreign buyers, saying New Zealanders were sick of being “tenants in our own land”. Associate minister of finance David Parker said the ban would mean housing would become more affordable for locals, and supply w
Jeremy Corbyn condemned after image emerges of him making Muslim Brotherhood salute
Not a sheep / 3h
Another day, another image linking Jeremy Corbyn to murderous, antisemitic Islamists. 'Jeremy Corbyn has been condemned for making the salute of an Islamist organisation which was described by a Government inquiry as "counter to British values and democracy". The Labour leader was pictured making the four-fingered Rabbi'ah sign, a symbol of the Muslim Brotherhood, during a visit to Finsbury Park
Humanist weddings are the antidote to out-of-touch marriage ceremonies | Vonny Leclerc
Civil ceremonies are dry, while traditional weddings symbolise intolerance. I’m choosing the more people-centred option “Good morning/afternoon and welcome to [venue’s name]. My name is [blank], and I have been authorised by the registrar general for Scotland to conduct civil marriage ceremonies in the district of [blank].” Planning our civil ceremony was as special as filling in a tax return. The
The end of Sharknado: saying goodbye to the silliest movie franchise ever
With The Last Sharknado: It’s About Time, the cheapest, strangest, dumbest B-movie series is coming to an end – but will we miss it? You’ll be reassured to learn that Sharknado 6 isn’t very good. Spoilers are embargoed until premiere, so I can’t tell you which hifalutin piece of cinema it references in its very first frame, nor how Tara Reid makes her entrance. I can’t even tell you the genuinely
'Girls who leave militias get rejected': helping child soldiers go home – podcast
Lucy Lamble talks to Sandra Olsson from Child Soldiers International, who works with girls formerly caught up in armed groups in Democratic Republic of the Congo as they struggle to settle back in their communities After studying in Gothenburg and Ghana’s Cape Coast, Sandra Olsson worked for Unicef before joining Child Soldiers International and researching the lives of girl soldiers in eastern D
Italy bridge collapse: 39 dead as minister calls for resignations
Transport minister says senior management of Genoa bridge operator ‘must step down’ Italy’s transport minister has called on senior managers at the company that operated the collapsed Genoa motorway bridge to resign, as the death toll rose to at least 39. Rescuers searched overnight for survivors through tons of concrete and steel under the shattered structure of the Morandi Bridge. “We’re not gi
Why You Shouldn’t Read The Independent Even If You Wanted To – #PropagandaWatch
Just kidding. Of course you should read and gain information from a wide variety of sources, including those you disagree with. Just don't dare tell The Independent that, because they're here to pester you into only ever trusting the MSM and government sources. Join James for this week's edition of #PropagandaWatch where he breaks down the latest attempt to stamp out anti-establishment WrongThink.
Turkey doubles tariffs on some US goods amid rising tensions
Cars, tobacco, and alcohol hit with new tariffs in response to what vice president calls 'US attacks' on the economy.
Afghanistan: Dozens of security forces killed in Taliban attack
At least 40 soldiers and police killed in major assault on a base in Baghlan in the latest Taliban onslaught.
Amid peace efforts, South Sudan arrests activist Peter Biar Ajak
Peter Biar Ajak was arrested after saying that Kiir and Machar should resign to and allow a new generation to lead.
Australian Lawmaker Refers To 'Final Solution' In Push For Muslim Immigration Ban
In his maiden speech, newly minted Sen. Fraser Anning of the far-right Katter's Australian Party called for a revival of long-rescinded racially based immigration policies. (Image credit: Mick Tsikas/Australian Associated Press via Reuters)
Alert level raised for volcanic island in southern Japan
Japan has raised alert levels on a small southern volcanic island, urging its 150 residents to prepare for an evacuation amid growing risks of an eruption.
Podcasts take growing role in shifting media landscape
As radio fades in the new world of digital media, podcasting has become hot.
The L. A Times ignores climate science to push “California’s hellish summer” alarmist propaganda
Guest essay by Larry Hamlin The latest L. A. Times climate alarmist propaganda article tries to blame California’s recent tragic wildfires on global warming as addressed in its flawed articles on this subject that were previously debunked here and here at WUWT. The latest article also uses anecdotal stories by the writer and a few…
Will chocolate or rum and Coke taste good with hummus? Jimmy Fallon finds out.
Hummus is versatile as they come when talking about dips, but just how well does it combine with Hamburger Helper, rum and Coke, or bugs? Good Mythical Morning's Rhett & Link joined The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night to find out, proving that Fallon — at least — has a real appetite for eating questionable things. With barf buckets in hand, the gang enter uncharted territory w
Pennsylvania sexual abuse report is another setback for Pope Francis
Pontiff vowed ‘decisive action’ when elected but has failed to get a grip on series of scandals The damning report on the sexual abuse of potentially thousands of children by priests in Pennsylvania, and the subsequent cover-up by a Catholic church primarily interested in self-protection, is another blow for Pope Francis, who is already reeling after a series of damaging scandals over recent mont
Are all those fossils worth the fuss? | Elsa Panciroli
Researchers are encouraged to embrace the media to communicate their science. But are the sexy headlines at the expense of telling stories of real significance? Recently, I got into a heated discussion with a colleague who felt I’d written about a fossil discovery that was not worthy of attention. They believed the author was only interested in self-promotion and the fossil was of no scientific i
Kenyan farmers toast growing demand European demand for avocados
It may be loved and derided as the go-to millennial brunch, but avocado toast is proving a boon for Kenyan farmers as they cash in on the seemingly ever-growing enthusiasm.
In Ivory Coast, global rubber glut erases profits
"We're not earning anything from it any more, we have nothing," says a rubber farmer in Ivory Coast, Africa's top producer, where revenues from natural rubber have been slashed by global oversupply.
Modi says India will send manned flight into space by 2022
India will send a manned flight into space by 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Wednesday as part of India's independence day celebrations.
Leaked document shows collapsed Morandi Bridge needed urgent repairs two years ago
Signs of the Times / 4h
The appeal dated April 26, 2016, made by Senator of Liguria region Maurizio Rossi to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport warned about a possible collapse of the Morandi Bridge. The document leaked by the unofficial Wikileaks Italy Twitter account says that "the bridge has been the subject of a worrying collapse of the joints" urging to "carry out extraordinary maintenance work without whi
Fire breaks out at mill in Manchester city centre
Part of four-storey building has collapsed with 10 fire engines sent to scene on Southall Street A fire has broken out at a mill in Manchester city centre, less than two days after a blaze destroyed a mill in Rochdale. Plumes of thick black smoke could be seen across the city on Wednesday as crews battled the fire at the building on Southall Street, which contains household furnishings and is nea
Shed of the Year 2018 shortlist – in pictures
Twenty-four sheds go head to head for the coveted title. The shortlist includes a floating shed pulled by hand from Liverpool to Leeds, a converted taxi, a war-era bar and a Viking Bauhutte You have until 28 August to vote for your favourite Continue reading...
Serena Williams and Kyle Edmund crash out in Cincinnati
‘This is a long comeback,’ says Williams after defeat by Kvitova Edmund eliminated by Shapovalov but Federer wins on return Serena Williams has said she is still at the beginning of a long comeback after her second-round defeat by Petra Kvitova in Cincinnati. The 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 loss to the eighth seed and two-time Wimbledon champion followed her first-round exit in San Jose two weeks ago, when she
'Mutually beneficial cooperation': Putin ready to meet N. Korea's Kim soon
Signs of the Times / 4h
The Kremlin has sent a message to North Korea, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to meet with Kim Jong-un soon and discuss three-way projects with both Koreas. The telegram is quoted by the North's state media. The Kremlin's missive was sent to congratulate Kim on National Liberation Day, a holiday celebrated in both Koreas that marks the end of their occupation by Japan in 1945, wh
Trump’s Prime Directive: Save American Culture From Maoist Forces
Terra Forming Terra / 4h
The one big problem faced by POTUS is that he has to fight several large wars. Common sense dictates that he must solve them essentially one at a time and completely at that. Yet before all that it is also necessary to eliminate the DEEP STATE which is central to all these wars. The DEEP STATE is waging a Maoist campaign against western culture itself and it has become obvious. Intel from Q has i
Nuclear Fusion Updated project reviews
Terra Forming Terra / 4h
. I must admit that after discovering just how easy it is to produce a 3D spiral wave able to induce electron decay in Dark Matter, my interest in fusion waned. As i have posted before, we have all the energy we want for the taking and anywhere inside our galaxy at least. These research programs remain as excellent work in understanding our physical limits and much is been learned so bravo still.
Clinker built Viking ship DRAGON HARALD FAIRHAIR
Terra Forming Terra / 4h
I was unaware that the Norwegians had actually built one of these and had really got it right as well. a lot of good questions got answered herel. This one was crafted inside of two years. Watch all the videos in this post. It was also build as large as likely ever built as well. Now i want to see this scaled back to a more practical size, not least because this size comes in at 70 tons. 60 foot
'Gargoyle' Sighting - South of Boston, MA
Terra Forming Terra / 4h
This time we got a good look without the face. That the witness confirmed first impression of a gargoyle is important as he surely got it right. This means not a bird and not a pterodactyl. We have now had plenty of likely gargoyles and even some other actual IDs as well. The Chupacabra is surely a gargoyle and there is plenty of game out there for a blood feed as well. These creatures generally
Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota Democratic US House primary
Former refugee could become the first Somali American elected to US Congress if she wins November's election.
Turkish lira crisis: Turkey raises tariffs on US goods – business live
All the day’s economy and financial news, as Ankara hikes the tariffs on US rice, spirits and cars Turkey hits US with new tariffs Rice, spirits and cars all hit Turkey: We’re responding to US attacks Lira rallies, as Turkish regulators tighten swap rules 12.34pm BST European stock markets have all fallen into the red, as nervous traders pile into the US dollar. In London, the FTSE 100 has slid b
'I threw my soul all over the floor': egg and sperm donors stage their stories
Theatre and acrobatic shows at the Edinburgh festival use the experiences of donors to explore fertility, faith and family ‘Who is the family?” asks aerial artist and theatre-maker Sarah Bebe Holmes. With her company Paper Doll Militia , she is using her own experience to pose that question to audiences at the Edinburgh fringe. Ten years ago, Holmes became an egg donor for her best friend Carol.
Should I do a PhD? You asked Google – here's the answer | Rachel Hall
Every day millions of people ask Google life’s most difficult questions. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries There are lots of good reasons for deciding to do a PhD. Deepening your knowledge of a subject you love is an excellent one. Wondering what to do with the next three years of your life and finding out your university will pay you to stay isn’t so bad either. But seeing it as a
Evacuations, rescues as 'historic' floods hit the US Northeast
New Jersey declared a partial state of emergency on Tuesday as forecasts for further heavy rainfall posed new danger in parts of that state, New York and Pennsylvania, where rescuers hauled people from waterways, flooded cars and homes. Following several days of torrential rain throughout the northeastern United States, the National Weather Service issued new warnings for flooding in areas around
Disappearance of journalists in Syria marked in US
Group gathers in Washington to mark six years since abduction of US freelance journalist Austin Tice, one of at least 30 others gone missing while covering the conflict.
Australian politicians condemn call to ban Muslim migration
Queensland Senator Fraser Anning criticised after proposing a 'final solution' to prevent Muslims from entering.
The Journey from Agadir to Dakar
Two drivers trek 3,000 kilometres across the desert, risking life and limb to deliver a payload against the clock.
Westminster crash: Salih Khater named as suspect per BBC News
Not a sheep / 4h
Poor BBC having to report who has been named re the Westminster attack https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45193781 'The man being held on suspicion of terrorism after the Westminster car crash has been named as Salih Khater by government sources. The 29-year-old British citizen, originally from Sudan, is being questioned in south London.' I'm shocked...
Top Hamas terror chiefs who said Jews 'headed to annihilation' named at Corbyn conference in Tunisia per Daily Mail Online
Not a sheep / 4h
The Mail reports http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6060337/Terror-chiefs-said-Jews-headed-annihilation-named-Corbyn-conference-Tunisia.html what Jeremy Corbyn has claimed happened at the 2014 Tunisian Conference. 'The Labour leader has tried to present the conference as an attempt to 'try and promote peace in the Middle East'. He said: 'The only way we achieve peace is by bringing people to
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
DownWithTyranny! / 4h
by Noah Space Force. The whole thing is so adolescent. It's the stuff of cheesy 1950s sci-fi afternoon TV shows. The kind, like those old Flash Gordon serials where you can actually see the strings that make the rocketships "fly" across the black and white TV screen. Space Force. It's a phony as Trump himself. I bet you Trump read the book depicted above. His childlike mind liked the combo of Naz
Nearly A Year After Maria, Puerto Rico Officials Claim Power Is Totally Restored
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority says all homes without power from the devastating hurricane now have electricity. Other reports say some residents are still waiting. (Image credit: Ramon Espinosa/AP)
Think Never That Opportunities Have Passed - The Wisdom of Edgar Cayce
Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) has been called the "sleeping prophet," the "father of holistic medicine," and the most documented psychic of the 20th century. Cayce was born on a farm in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in 1877, and his psychic abilities began to appear as early as his childhood. As an adult, Cayce would put himself into a state of meditation, connecting with the universal consciousness and from
21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari review – a guru for our times?
The author of global bestseller Sapiens is back, with a self-help guide for a bewildering age – and its sweeping statements are peppered with truly mind-expanding observations Yuval Noah Harari’s career is a publishing fairytale. An obscure Israeli academic writes a Hebrew-language history of humanity. Translated into English in 2014, the book sells more than a million copies. Facebook’s Mark Zuc
Creatures of the cold: the Antarctic photography exhibition – in pictures
The annual exhibition, which is part of Hobart’s Antarctica festival is back on with its chilly, majestic imagery. The winner this year is Sydney’s Sam Edmonds with his striking photo of a gentoo penguin in the snow. The show is currently being exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery’s Basement Bond Store Gallery. Continue reading...
MoviePass' owner lost a lot of money last quarter, and it's also getting sued
MoviePass' recent struggles are no secret, but things just got even worse. The movie subscription service's parent company Helios & Matheson Analytics Inc filed its quarterly earning report , revealing it ran up an operating loss of $126.6 million in the three months ending Jun. 30. SEE ALSO: You never forget your first…big screen crush at the movies The loss is well up from the $2.74 million def
Brazil election: Thousands call for Lula da Silva to run
Former leader is serving 12-year prison sentence for corruption, leaving many Brazilian voters feeling disillusioned or disinterested.
What Girls Are Made Of review – I was a teenage indie star
Traverse, Edinburgh Darlingheart’s Cora Bissett writes and stars in an artfully told look at the highs and lows of her time in a band Cora Bissett was a teenager when her Glenrothes-based band Darlingheart secured one of the biggest record deals in Scottish music history and shot to fame. Her bandmates were still tangled in exams. Potentially life-changing gigs clashed with school concerts, and f
Blame game, as my Mother’s Day treat fails to take off
We lost £255 and half a day stay but Directline Flights refuses to pay I booked two airline tickets with Directline Flights to give my 84-year-old mother a Mother’s Day treat in Rome. The information stated that our flight was with Iberia and that it “offered a traditional airport check-in service”. We reached Gatwick an hour and 20 minutes before departure after some delays on the way. The Iberi
Oil firms use secretive court hearing in bid to stop Vietnam taxing their profits
ConocoPhillips and Perenco try to stop £140m levy from sale of oilfields in key case for tax avoidance by multinationals Two multinational oil companies have launched a pre-emptive legal strike, seeking to stop Vietnam from collecting taxes on the profits made in a major oil deal. An investigation by Finance Uncovered has found that ConocoPhillips and Perenco will attempt to stop the Vietnamese g
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