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Russian Cops Are Special
Meanwhile in Moscow - prankster drops toy gun in front of police pic.twitter.com/1S64sRMWnz — RT (@RT_com) March 15, 2019 *WNU Editor*: Russian cops are a special breed. One experience that I will never forget happened in Saint Petersburg in the summer of 1992 or 1993. I was visiting my uncle and cousins and I had just left their apartment waiting on a busy intersection to cross the street to get my bus. Beside me was a police car (Lada model of course) with two cops inside just watching the traffic. All of a sudden a very fast BMW (he must have been doing a 100km) went through t... more »
NRL live: Bulldogs head to New Zealand to take on Warriors on three-game Saturday
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The first NRL game in New Zealand for 2019 sees the Warriors playing host to the Canterbury Bulldogs. Follow all the action in our ScoreCentre.
Elderly man critically injured in random Canberra attack
An elderly man remains in a critical condition and two people are injured after a "random, unprovoked attack" on two couples as they exited their cars last night, with witnesses describing the attacker as visibly affected by drugs.
Guardians of the Galaxy director rehired after axing over rape jokes
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Months after being fired over old tweets joking about rape and paedophilia, James Gunn is rehired by the Walt Disney Company to direct the third instalment of the popular Marvel franchise.
'We're battling a global monster': Christchurch's sister city condemns hate
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With Adelaide having experienced its own extremist attacks in recent years, local authorities are demanding an end to hate in the wake of the deadly Christchurch terror attack.
Has the US Federal Aviation Administration forfeited its position as the guardian of world aviation safety?
The FAA's priorities are being questioned after the regulator was so slow to ground its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8s after two crashes in four months, writes Andrew Robertson.
College admissions scandal sparks $500 billion lawsuit
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Rich, well-connected parents, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, are facing a $US500 billion lawsuit over accusations they bought spots for their children at prestigious schools in the US, thereby keeping children of less wealthy parents out.
More storms on the way in Queensland as cyclone brews
More storms are set to hit southern and central Queensland, which are still mopping up after being hit by severe cells yesterday. And there's also a chance of a cyclone forming.
'Opportunity of a lifetime': South Korea beckons for Aussie race caller
Royce Newton will swap country Western Australia's red dirt tracks for the pristine grass of Seoul in South Korea when he takes up a job translating horse races for English-speaking fans.
How the 'famous Fanny Finch' became Australia's first known female voter — 50 years before it was legal
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On January 22, 1856, an extraordinary event in Australia's history occurred. And its protagonist, the "famous" Mrs Fanny Finch, deserves a more prominent place in history, writes Kacey Sinclair.
Native American Tribe Pays for Funerals of Alabama Tornado Victims
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GOOD NEWS “[The tribe] said, ‘Tell us what it would take to cover all of it.” ~ Culture Beat ~ “A Native American tribe in Alabama has donated $184,000 to help cover the funeral costs of the 23 people killed by powerful tornadoes that hit a small town in Alabama last week.” … Continue reading Native American Tribe Pays for Funerals of Alabama Tornado Victims
Cold: AT&T Plans ‘The Erasing Of Ted Turner’ From His Signature TV Brands
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By Tim Graham ~ Who knew media executives were two-faced? Mary Pflum of NBC News reports that AT&T’s bosses Randall Stephenson and John Stankey plan “the erasing of Ted Turner” after they finalize their takeover of Warner Media. The Turner brand is being retired. This comes a year after Stephenson and Stankey “flew to Atlanta … Continue reading Cold: AT&T Plans ‘The Erasing Of Ted Turner’ From His Signature TV Brands
Burn More Coal Wins Big With The SEC
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By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The “green wave” of utilities shutting down coal fired power plants in the name of climate change has hit a rock, with bigger rocks to come. In this case the rock is the activist Burn More Coal, with the help of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The big … Continue reading Burn More Coal Wins Big With The SEC
We Get To Vote Again On Trump Next Year But Poor England May Never Get Another Chance To Vote On Brexit
Thursday, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn the the House that "After the last few days of government chaos and some defeats, all of us now have the opportunity and the responsibility to work together to find a solution to the crisis facing this country, where the government has so dramatically failed to do so. We have begun to hold meetings with members across the house to find a consensus and a compromise that meets the needs of our country." However, a vote "enable the House of Commons to find a way forward that can command majority support" was narrowly defeated-- 314 to 312. On the... more »
Does This Video Show an Extreme Theme Park Thrill Ride?
"I dunno how to explain this but watching these rides gives me a real deep primal fear and makes me feel uncomfortable."
Israel Anticipates US Recognition of Sovereignty Over Golan Heights — War Provocation
Israel Anticipates US Recognition of Sovereignty Over Golan Heights by Mark Weiss in Jerusalem, https://www.irishtimes.com/ Pompeo omission of ‘occupied territories’ description from report boosts expectations – The Trump administration may recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights when prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu visits the White House later this month, some Israeli officials believe. – Israel captured the […]
Whistleblowers Say NSA Still Spies on American Phones in Hidden Program
Who is in charge of the Beast ‘666’ network? No Such Agency! Whistleblowers Say NSA Still Spies on American Phones in Hidden Program by Nafeez Ahmed, https://medium.com/ Meanwhile, the bulk of the NSA’s surveillance and “offensive” information warfare capabilities remain completely unknown. – On Monday 4th, the New York Times reported that the National Security Agency […]
It’s Time to Tell the Truth: Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy Supports Ilhan Omar’s Critique of Israel — The Genocide & Ethnic Cleansing of Palestinians by Zionist Israel
It’s Time to Tell the Truth: Israeli Journalist Gideon Levy Supports Ilhan Omar’s Critique of Israel by https://www.democracynow.org/ The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Thursday condemning anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim discrimination, white supremacy and other forms of hate, following a week of debate among congressional Democrats. The controversy began after some lawmakers accused Democratic Congressmember […]
Israeli Forces Stop and Search Palestinian Children on Their Way to School
Israeli Forces Stop and Search Palestinian Children on Their Way to School by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The schoolchildren had their bags searched by Israeli forces on their way to school. end
Reality Check: Questioning Vaccines is a Public Health Threat?
Ben Swann Premiered Mar 14, 2019 Not all vaccines are safe for all people, at all ages, in all quantities. Full stop! There is no question that scientifically and medically, that statement can proven with ample evidence. In fact, U.S. taxpayers have compensated the families of vaccine injured children to the tune of $4 billion […]
US Declares West Bank and Golan No Longer “Occupied Territories” — War Provocations
US Declares West Bank and Golan No Longer “Occupied Territories” by David Lazarus, http://www.israeltoday.co.il/ US President Donald Trump’s State Department has called the Golan Heights “Israeli-controlled territory” in its annual human rights report for 2018, which was released this week. All previous administrations refused to recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan, and consistently referred to […]
Harvard University Uncovers DNA Switch that Controls Genes for Whole-Body Regeneration
Harvard University Uncovers DNA Switch that Controls Genes for Whole-Body Regeneration by Sarah Knapton, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Humans may one day have the ability to regrow limbs after scientists at Harvard University uncovered the DNA switch that controls genes for whole-body regeneration. – Some animals can achieve extraordinary feats of repair, such as salamanders which grow back […]
Flashback: Abbas Rejected Offer from Egypt’s Mursi to Settle Palestinians in Sinai
Al Arabiya English Published on May 2, 2018 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday that he had rejected an offer by former Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi to get a part of Sinai to settle the Palestinians there. “When the Brotherhood ruled during Mursi’s presidential term, we were offered a part of Sinai but we […]
CORRUPTION and TREASON: Robert David Steele Exposes The Deep State’s Agenda — Plan to Assassinate Trump?
Crush The Street Published on Mar 5, 2019 TOPICS IN THISI NTERVIEW: – 02:10 Who or what is the Deep State? 06:10 Saudi Arabia’s IS a nuclear power! 10:40 A Gold backed Dollar – the urgency for a nationalized FED 17:10 Corruption and treason at the highest levels 28:20 Definition of a Debt Jubilee 34:45 […]
Knucklehead Jeb Calls for Republican Primary Against President Trump…
In a universe of parallel political parties RNC Jeb Bush is mirror image of DNC Beto O’Rourke. “I think someone should run. Just because Republicans ought to be given a choice,” said Bush, who also served as the governor of … Continue reading →
The Economic History Of The World In One Minute
The economic history of the world in one minute. pic.twitter.com/prs374HIKD — Gold Telegraph (@GoldTelegraph_) March 7, 2019 *WNU Editor:* China had India have always held two of the top three positions in the world economy for centuries. But like all things .... nothing lasts forever.
Is Russia Going to War Against the Internet?
*Amanda Azinheira* *Security, Russia* The Sovereign Internet Bill, which recently passed its first reading in Russia’s parliament, calls for the creation of a Russian Domain Name System (DNS) and would require all web traffic to be routed through state-controlled servers. If passed, the bill would make it much, much easier for the Kremlin to control the dissemination of information entering and leaving the country. Last month, Russia’s influential *Vedomosti* newspaper reported that Google has begun complying with a 2017 Russian law requiring search engines to block websites lab... more »
the clap and the thunder of the Cosmic Virgin who does rescue Her Own
* I *speak therefore today and I tell you that in this seminar on El Salvador and Central America We have yet much work to do. I invite you to remain to hear the analysis of these treacherous forces of anti-love moving in the guise of love and speaking with the same forked tongue of the Serpent in the garden--proposing alternatives and solutions, discoloring the facts, presenting error as truth, confusing the people and showing you that those who present themselves in many areas as the true pastors of the people in politics, in economics and in the church are actually their greate... more »
Tribunal Declares Trump and Duterte Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his government committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, aided and abetted by U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration, according to a recent ruling from the International Peoples’ Tribunal on the Philippines. The tribunal, which was held in Brussels, Belgium, on September 18 and 19, 2018, rendered its 84-page decision on... Read more »
Taos Water Guardian Remains Atop Drill Rig
Defending Sacred Water, Protecting the Deep Aquifer Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News Buck Johnston remained on top of a drilling rig near Taos, New Mexico, as a tipi went up on Friday in the prayer camp below him. A fellow Warrior climbed up the rig to bring Buck a cellphone charger and was arrested when he came down Friday. The rig operator threatened to drop the rig with Buck on it
Iran Releases Footage Of A 50 Drone Swarm Attack
#IRGC started massive drone drill called “Towards Jerusalem 1” over southern territorial waters of Persian Gulf. 50 reverse-engineered #RQ170 drones and a number of combat UAVs participated in it. pic.twitter.com/8u8GJnseSK — hadi🔎🕎✡️ (@Zolfegar12) March 14, 2019 *Sputnik*: *WATCH: Footage of Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s Massive Drone Exercise Released* The drones started at different military bases as far as 1,000 kilometers from the target and bombed it simultaneously. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had launched a massive drone militar... more »
Volkswagen CEO apologises for alluding to Nazi slogan
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Herbert Diess this week used a term that draw comparison to the Nazi-era slogan "Arbeit macht frei" or "Work sets you free", which appeared on the gates of Auschwitz during the Holocaust.
'Absolute idiots': Football players blasted for throwing shoes onto track during horse race
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Horse racing officials say it was lucky no-one was killed or injured during a bizarre incident at a Perth racetrack in which two men, one of whom is understood to be former AFL player Rhys Palmer, threw shoes at horses and drivers, hitting one.
'Dad didn't make it': New Zealanders mourn loved ones killed in shootings
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Christchurch begins to bury its dead, a day after 49 worshippers were killed and dozens more were injured when a gunmen opened fire on two mosques.
One man dead, teenage boy injured in separate Victorian stabbings
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A man dies after being stabbed in the Bendigo suburb of Spring Gully, while a teenage boy is taken to hospital after being stabbed in St Kilda, in Melbourne's inner south.
Right-wing extremists a 'primary focus' for NSW anti-terror squads
The NSW Police Commissioner says although there are "no active threats in NSW", he is looking at building the anti-terrorism squad focused on right-wing extremists following yesterday's Christchurch shooting.
Pill testing a step closer in Tasmania, as Liberal MP signals support for trial
Tasmania could become the first state in Australia to introduce pill testing, with the push gaining support from a maverick Liberal MP and the Dark Mofo festival, which may go it alone to offer a testing service.
FAMU to Advance Marijuana Education and Research Initiative
Florida A&M University (FAMU) board of trustees recently approved a new initiative that positions the institution as a central educational resource on the benefits of medical marijuana use as an alternate health remedy.
Christchurch Shooter Praises Communist China, Condemns Conservatism and Capitalism: Media Call Him a Trump Supporter
[image: christchurch-shooter-praises-communist-china-condemns-conservatism-and-capitalism-media-call-him-a-trump-supporter] As details of Thursday night’s shootings in New Zealand have begun to emerge, the mainstream liberal media are tying the shootings to President Donald Trump and his supporters. But their allegations are disconnected from reality.
Musical interlude
Darude & Ashley Wallbridge feat. Foux - Surrender
My International Polar Bear Op-Ed at the Financial Post on 27 February 2019
Originally posted on polarbearscience: In case you missed it back on 27 Februrary 2019. See the original here (with photos).** February 27th is International Polar Bear Day, and what interesting timing it happens to be this year. In recent weeks the media have been all over the news that the Russian village of Belushaya Guba,…
Did the Department of Defense Spend $4.6 Million on Lobster and Crab in September 2018?
There almost always more to the story with click bait headlines.
Will U.S. Citizens Need a New Visa to Visit Europe Starting in 2021?
What exactly is the European Union planning? And what, if anything, did they announce in March 2019?
Is This a ‘Discomforting’ Photograph of Joe Biden with a Boy?
"This is a man who thinks he is running for president in 2020?"
Court: Middle Finger Protected by the Constitution
A federal appeals court says a Michigan woman’s constitutional rights were violated when she was handed a speeding ticket after giving the finger to a suburban Detroit officer in 2017.
New Zealand’s History of Gun Ownership Could Be Upended
Less than 24 hours after the massacre, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was already vowing to change the country’s gun laws.
New Zealand Shooter Steeped Attack in Dark Internet Culture
The suspected New Zealand shooter carefully modeled his attack for an internet age. He live-streamed the massacre, shouted out a popular meme slogan and published a long, rambling manifesto replete with inside jokes geared for those steeped in underground internet culture.
Does The U.S. Military Doesn't Know How Many Troops, Ships or Which Fighter Jets It Needs?
The Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, taken from an airplane in January 2008. Wikipedia *David Axe, National Interest:* *The U.S. Military Doesn't Know How Many Troops, Ships or Which Fighter Jets It Needs* *A new report highlights a scary trend. * The Pentagon lacks a reliable process for deciding how many troops and weapons it needs. The analytical gap is getting worse as Chinese and Russian forces grow increasingly sophisticated and challenge the U.S. Defense Department's assumptions. That's the worrying conclusion of a new report from the Gover... more »
New Studies Provide Hope for Using Cannabis to Treat Brain Injuries and Diseases
In 1974, the Reagan administration used bogus testing on monkeys as the science “proving” marijuana destroys brain cells. This helped support the “Reefer Madness” mania originated by the 1938 movie of the same name. It was great for the “Drug War” and “just say no” campaign. Since then, international studies have proven otherwise. But they were not publicized or used by politicians as much as the bogus study. The exponentially rising movement of states legalizing medical marijuana has provided us the anecdotal evidence that, contrary to the scare tactics used to discourage marijuan... more »
Big Pharma Toxic Drugs Will Kill 45000% More People Than Global Warming By The Year 2100
image – shutterstock (under license) Recent studies and research [1][2] have shocked the world with announcements that an estimated 260,000 people would die prematurely by the year 2100 as a result of global warming. However the massive media attention that this “soundbite” garnered has eclipsed other information that would put this issue into an entirely […] The post Big Pharma Toxic Drugs Will Kill 45000% More People Than Global Warming By The Year 2100 appeared first on Herbs Info.
Official Deep Inside Obama-Era Defense Intelligence Agency Pleads Guilty to Spying For China…
When Senator Chuck Schumer said the “intelligence community has six ways to Sunday to get back at you“, few realized he meant the IC were treasonous spies and the “you” was our country. An official within the DIA from 2014 … Continue reading →
Meet the Bell XP-59A Fighter Jet: America’s First Jet Plane
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * What can it do on the battlefield? *In 1949, the Air Force finally retired the last example of its first operational jet fighter, which was developed with high hopes, blazed new trails, but ultimately proved to be something of a disappointment.* The planning was done behind closed doors. The work was done at secret facilities. The result? America’s first jet plane—a fighter that might have seen combat in World War II, had things gone differently. Army Air Forces (AAF) commander Maj. Gen. Henry H. “Hap” Arnold chose the Bell Aircraft Corpor... more »
Corned beef recall over contamination with metal pieces in Puerto Rico
Procesadora La Hacienda, Inc., located in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on Friday recalled approximately 4,940 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) corned beef products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, namely pieces of metal, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The RTE corned beef items were produced on Feb. 28,... Continue Reading
Tonight's Movie Is 'Nuremberg'
From *Wikipedia*: Nuremberg is a 2000 Canadian/United States television docudrama, based on the book Nuremberg: Infamy on Trial by Joseph E. Persico, that tells the story of the Nuremberg trials. *WNU Editor*: I posted this movie before .... but this is a far better (and cleaner) version.
Impeach Trump, Not AOC And Not Ilhan
*America is lucky to have these 2 extraordinary young women in Congress* Earlier this week, *Vanity Fair* published a profile of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez by Abigail Tracy, "I Felt Like I was Being Physically Ripped Apart": Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Opens Up About Her New Fame, Trump, And Life In The Bubble. Sounds like a *National Enquirer* headline! Tracy writes that she's eclipsing Pelosi and Hillary as a target of deranged GOP and corporate media bile and hatred. Ocasio said she feels "an intense amount of pressure. Every day for me feels like I’m walking on a high wire. Every sin... more »
'Low morale, bullying' at aged care home where maggots were found in resident's head wound
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A former employee of an aged care facility in regional NSW has spoken about the dramatic change that took place when the facility's management was taken over by the international healthcare group, Bupa.
California’s “permanent drought” has been washed away
“A few years ago, some genius politicians, spurred on by some equally genius “climate scientists” told the citizens of California that we were now in a “permanent drought” situation. Of course, the NYT bought this drivel, and made it a … Continue reading →
Where New Zealand ranks in the world for civilian gun ownership
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The mass shooting in Christchurch has sparked a promise of immediate changes to gun laws in New Zealand, which has almost double the number of firearms per person compared to Australia, and no ban on semi-automatic military-style weapons.
After Cyclone Marcus, a new tree-planting scheme promises not to repeat history's mistakes
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After Cyclone Tracy in 1974, the NT government handed out African mahogany saplings with no idea of the damage they would do. Now, a new program to regreen the city promises things will be different.
'We're like pied pipers': Roaming robot a hit with young art lovers
With sleight of hand and more than a touch of circus magic, Brisbane's pop-up Curiocities installations blend science and art to curious effect.
Ricciardo's Australian GP preparation hindered by seatbelt malfunction around the 'gentleman area'
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The smile returns to the new Renault star's face as he shrugs off any suggestion of rapid weight gain after suffering a strange hiccup ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Carbon emissions U-turn avoids enormous political headache, but questions set to linger
The Environmental Protection Authority's sudden decision to quickly reverse strict new carbon emissions guidelines after a meeting with the WA Premier raises doubt about its independence, writes Jacob Kagi.
Australian charged over Christchurch mosque attacks fronts court
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Brenton Tarrant, from Grafton in northern New South Wales, is remanded in custody until April 5 after facing a New Zealand court charged with murder.
Greenpeace queries regulator over Great Australian Bight oil exploration event
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Greenpeace questions the independence of the national offshore oil and gas regulator, amid revelations the authority will speak at a Parliamentary dinner in favour of oil exploration in the Great Australian Bight.
Before the Boeing 737 MAX 8, another airline grounded its 'exciting' new fleet
It's been one week since 157 people were killed after a Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed minutes after take-off on an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Almost 70 years ago, another new aircraft known as "The Comet" was grounded after disintegrating in the sky.
Ardern says Christchurch shooter was not on any watchlist and legally obtained five guns
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New Zealand's Prime Minister says "now is the time to change" the country's gun laws after an Australian man allegedly used five firearms in the mosque shootings that killed 49 people.
Live: New Zealand grieves as police work to repatriate bodies from mosques
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Authorities are hoping to return the bodies of 49 people killed in a terrorist attack on two Christchurch mosques to families by the end of the day, amid an outpouring of grief from both sides of the Tasman. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.
state-backed Chinese investors state own at least 10 percent of all equity in ports in Europe
10-10-2018 * KAKISSIS*: But the Greek decision set off alarm bells in Brussels, especially because China now controls 10 percent of European port volume. THERESA FALLON: For Europeans, I think it was a wakeup call. KAKISSIS: Theresa Fallon is a Brussels-based analyst specializing in Chinese maritime investment. FALLON: Because they always think of China as so far away. It's not a threat to us. We can just trade with them. But when Chinese ships are coming closer and closer to them, it's a physical reminder that, wow, China might have longer-term interests in this region. KAKISSIS: ... more »
Eleanor Rigby, Wigan Pier
What's the difference between Motown and Tamala Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Women Take the Lead Tackling Climate Change in Bangladesh
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LONDON / DHAKA, Mar 15 (IPS) - Jonathan Farr is WaterAid's Senior Policy Analyst on water security & climate change, based in London & Samia Mallik is WaterAid Bangladesh's Communications Officer, based in Dhaka.The stakes are high for women when faced with a warming world – their livelihoods jeopardised by labour markets that tend to put men first, their family responsibilities increasing rapidly in the face of droughts and flooding, and politicians who refuse to acknowledge the challenges they face. The story of those living on the frontline of a harsher climate is simply not be... more »
Three Takeaways from Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico
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SOUTH CAROLINA, USA, Mar 15 (IPS) - Mark Baker is Director of Disaster Response at Water Mission*Those of us working in disaster relief know what to expect when a hurricane or earthquake strikes with devastating fury. We know that safe water, food, and shelter will be the most immediate needs for survivors. And we have a good idea of the kind of wreckage we'll see, although we never cease to be humbled and sobered by the tragic sights. Read the full story, “Three Takeaways from Disaster Relief in Puerto Rico”, on globalissues.org →
Did a Muslim Student Set Fire to a Christian School to ‘Protest’ Trump?
A years-old incident, an unrelated photograph, and some misleading reporting were mixed together and spread on social media after dozens of Muslims were killed in a mass shooting in New Zealand.
Did Louis Vuitton Sponsor ‘Human Zoos’ in the 1800s and Early 1900s?
Though they weren't typically billed as such, 'human zoos' were unfortunately a thing during the heyday of Western colonialism.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Falling Through Time”
2002, “Falling Through Time” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn5SjXaxc74
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This stunning group of galaxies is far, far away, about 450 million light-years from planet Earth and cataloged as galaxy cluster Abell S0740. Dominated by the cluster's large central elliptical galaxy (ESO 325-G004), this reprocessed Hubble Space Telescope view takes in a remarkable assortment of galaxy shapes and sizes with only a few spiky foreground stars scattered through the field. *Click image for larger size.* The giant elliptical galaxy (right of center) spans over 100,000 light years and contains about 100 billion stars, comparable in size to our own spiral Milky Way gala... more »
Photos from Student Strike Against Global Warming
Today students around the world walked out to protest their parents' attempted murder of the Earth. More photos here at the NYTimes.
Chet Raymo, “Roofs”
*“Roofs”* by Chet Raymo "It would be well, perhaps, if we were to spend more of our days and nights without any obstruction between us and the celestial bodies, if the poet did not speak so much from under a roof, or the saint dwell there so long." Good advice, Mr. Thoreau. I came here to this island for its unobstructed sky. Built a house called Starlight House. I'm no poet or saint, but I settled in to nurse what slender gifts I have. The sky has not disappointed. Except occasionally. We have just come off a rare four-day string of cloudy days, and the celestial bodies have been... more »
"Forgiveness...
*"Forgiveness Is Not True Compassion"* by J. Krishnamurti "What is it to be compassionate? Please find out for yourself, feel it out, whether a mind that is hurt, that can be hurt, can ever forgive. Can a mind that is capable of being hurt, ever forgive? And can such a mind which is capable of being hurt, which is cultivating virtue, which is conscious of generosity, can such a mind be compassionate? Compassion, as love, is something which is not of the mind. The mind is not conscious of itself as being compassionate, as loving. But the moment you forgive consciously, the mind is s... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 15, 2019
*Curt Mills, National Interest:* *The Terror Attack is New Zealand’s Darkest Day* At least forty-nine are dead; an assailant is in custody, and a murderous, white supremacist manifesto has been widely rejected. It’s happened again. In a fresh terror attack at least forty-nine people were gunned down in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday—a white supremacist terrorist attack streamed on social media. Two mosques, during Friday prayers. One assailant, in custody, said the dastardly acts were a “revenge on invaders.” Three others are being held. “My warmest sympathy and best wishes... more »
"Just Once..."
"But because truly being here is so much; because everything here apparently needs us, this fleeting world, which in some strange way keeps calling to us. Us, the most fleeting of all. Once for each thing. Just once; no more. And we too, just once. And never again. But to have been this once, completely, even if only once: to have been at one with the earth, seems beyond undoing." - Rainer Maria Rilke
The Poet: gk thomas, “Wretched of the Earth”
*“Wretched of the Earth”* “Poor kids, wretched of the earth, why should we feed you? Why shouldn't we empty our sea of bullets into your swollen bellies or poison you with toxic chemicals or depleted uranium? Why should we care, we who are living well? Where is it written in stone that you deserve better? Or that we are not animals subject to the law of nature: kill or be killed? You suspect us of being cruel, but we are kind. Our god tells us so. It is yours that lies. So you cry at night, shivering in the cold, or sell yourselves for a slice of bread. What is that to those of us who ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Marietta, Georgia, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
"Anyone Who Isn't Confused..."
"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
"There Is A Theory..."
"There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened." - Douglas Adams Looking around, you might wonder if this has already happened many times ...
Fossil Fuel Disconnect
More evidence that on fossil fuels, the kids are all wrong. A typical sign is displayed above by a student protester in the Philippines. Below is a reminder of what they will have to do without. (H/T C3) Advertisements
Conversation with hospital flunky
(Telephone rings) ME: Hello? HOSPITAL FLUNKY: Hello. This call is for Mr. Peter Grant. ME: Speaking. FLUNKY: Ah, good afternoon. I'm calling to confirm the billing details for your procedure on (date). ME: Go ahead. FLUNKY: The insurance cost for the procedure will be $XXXXX, and your 15% deductible for that procedure will be $YYYY. Will you please provide a credit card number for your payment? ME: Hold on a moment. That's not a 15% deductible - it's more like 22%. FLUNKY: The computer says that's your deductible, sir. ME: Tell the computer to recalculate. Your nu... more »
BBC’s Climate Lies Becoming A Habit
By Paul Homewood They say once is an accident, twice is a conspiracy. I wonder what eight times is? As I revealed yesterday, the BBC has formally upheld my complaint about their African penguin story. I am pleased to see then that The Times has now picked it up. This complaint […]
WHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO HIDE?
The Green New Deal or some similar schemes would cost $65,000 per family per year. – John Droz _________________ “It has often been said that only people who have the poorest, stupidest, worst ideas demand that they and their ideas be shielded from questions and criticism,” says Paul Driessen. “Maybe that’s why diehard climate alarmists and ... Read moreWHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO HIDE? The post WHAT ARE THEY TRYING TO HIDE? appeared first on Ice Age Now.
A Great Plains cyclone of historic proportions
About 1,100 motorists stranded across Colorado. ____________ Nearly 3,100 flights were canceled over two days as a “bomb cyclone” unleashed blizzard conditions and hurricane-force winds across parts of the country. The intense storm forced closure of all runways at Denver International Airport on Wednesday due to icy conditions and extremely poor visibility. Roads around the ... Read moreA Great Plains cyclone of historic proportions The post A Great Plains cyclone of historic proportions appeared first on Ice Age Now.
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Avocado Every Day
image – pixabay (PD) Avocados are not just photogenic, they have amazing health benefits that can help fight disease as well! Originating in south-central Mexico around 7000 to 5000 BC, today’s various studies on the fruit focus primarily on how avocados can protect your heart and blood sugar levels, among various health-related benefits. 1. Blood […] The post This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Avocado Every Day appeared first on Herbs Info.
"The Government’s Greatest Con Job"; "The Ongoing War on Cash"
*"The Government’s Greatest Con Job"* by Brian Maher "Yesterday we documented our personal frustrations with contemporary technology. Today we file a protest against contemporary money. We begin with the “evolution” of United States currency... We refer you to this $10 bank note, dated 1928: In those antique days, a fellow could march into a bank, hand the clerk a slip of paper as illustrated above and demand the denominated amount in gold coin. The system imposed a hard discipline upon banks… and held inflation in checkmate. Federal Reserve banks were required to keep a 35% reserv... more »
Had you heard about the Christians murdered in their church?
This is not an equivalency statement, just a statement of fact. When churches and mosques and temples are attacked, usually the news media do not blame the President or use those tragedies for political gain--because many are done by Muslims. New Zealand was different. Now they repeat the lies of Charlottesville made up by CNN and seen around the world. The fact remains, when mosques or politicians are attacked, the assailants are usually Muslim, like the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, the London bombings, the hotel in Mumbia or Chechnya, so the media move on quickly. But if the... more »
Nearly 60 people to participate in Michigan adult-use cannabis work groups
Michigan regulators announced Friday they’ve selected 57 individuals, including longtime activist Rick Thompson, to participate in work groups that will provide input for the rules that will govern the state’s new recreational marijuana industry. The work groups, which will examine four regulatory topics, are composed of: 14 existing medical marijuana licensees interested in entering the adult-use market. […] Nearly 60 people to participate in Michigan adult-use cannabis work groups is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrep... more »
The Killer Had An Ideology
*Guest post by Jeffrey Tucker* “Sir Oswald Mosley is the person from history closest to my own beliefs.” These are the words of the bloody murderer in Christchurch who has shocked the world with gore and reminded us all of the presence of profound evil in our world. It should also remind us of the murderous power of malevolent ideology. Ideology is a force in our world that can and does overcome every theory of decency and morality. To deconstruct the killer’s ideology, it is best to begin with his own recommendation. Sir Oswald Mosley (1896-1980) was in some ways a clownish fig... more »
"The Difficulty..."
"The difficulty in dealing with a maze or labyrinth lies not so much in navigating the convolutions to find the exit but in *not entering* the damn thing in the first place. Or, at least not yet again. As a creature of free will, do not be tempted into futility." - Vera Nazarian
"The Proximate Cause of All Our Woes Is: Civilizational Apoptosis"
*"The Proximate Cause of All Our Woes Is: * *Civilizational Apoptosis"* by Fred Reed "Today all manner of curiosities, as I once called them, propose that whites pay reparations for slavery. For example, our Democratic presidential candidates. Well, I am joining them. Yes. I am for reparations. It is only just. Once I lived in moral darkness, and thought reparations was crazy as Aunt Sally, that we kept in the attic because she kept trying to eat the carpet downstairs. I wondered where we got such a daft Congress. I figured saturation mutagenesis, or somebody put brain softener in ... more »
President Trump Sends Notification of Veto for H.J. Res. 46 to House of Representatives…
Earlier today President Donald Trump formally vetoed H.J. Res. 46, a joint resolution that would terminate national emergency declaration 9844. U.S. Attorney General William Barr outlined the legal predicate for the executive branch authority to declare a national emergency under … Continue reading →
Montana Legislator Calls for $1K a Day Fines and Jail for CPS Workers who Kidnap Children
James White of Northwest Liberty News out of Montana recently interviewed Representative Rodney Garcia, who has proposed legislation to punish CPS workers who break the law and remove children from their homes needlessly. Representative Garcia states: "Child Protective Services do not protect the kids, they kidnap them." He goes on to explain that CPS workers need a court order to remove children from their home, but routinely do not have court orders, and he wants to start fining them and putting them in jail when they take children out of homes without court orders. Prior to inte... more »
to bear the fruit of eternal worth and verity
* Some* men seek to preserve beauty in an external way, treasuring a vase from the Ming dynasty or an old Chinese print. Others seek to enshrine within the mind the wisdom of the ages gained from a perusal of the many manuscripts remaining upon earth and embodying much of the lore of man. Yet there is retained in the ethers themselves upon the priceless substance of akasha* all of the knowledge and beauty which has ever been vouchsafed to man from the heart of the Creator. Every thought and word of God which has come forth from the beginning is there awaiting mankind’s acceptan... more »
Water for Fire: the Choices We Make that Contribute to Violence or Love, Part II
This is a continuation of an article that I wrote last week. Part I was a precursor of sorts that gave context to this story I’m sharing with you now; a story that still has me in awe of how serendipitous and wonderful this world truly is if we only take a break to observe instead of being angry at the universe. What I hope you take away from this article is this one overriding… The post Water for Fire: the Choices We Make that Contribute to Violence or Love, Part II appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
World News Briefs -- March 15, 2019 (Evening Edition)
New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on live television following the shootings. TVNZ/via REUTERS TV *Reuters:* *World reacts with sadness and anger to New Zealand mosque attacks* LONDON (Reuters) - Leaders around the world expressed disgust and sorrow at the killing of 49 people in New Zealand mosques on Friday, attacks that many blamed on the demonization of Muslims. Western leaders from Donald Trump to Angela Merkel expressed solidarity with the people of New Zealand, deploring what the White House called a “vicious act of hate”. The response from some Muslim cou... more »
Montana Legislator Calls for $1K a Day Fines and Jail for CPS Workers who Kidnap Children
James White of Northwest Liberty News out of Montana recently interviewed Representative Rodney Garcia, who has proposed legislation to punish CPS workers who break the law and remove children from their homes needlessly. Representative Garcia states: "Child Protective Services do not protect the kids, they kidnap them." He goes on to explain that CPS workers need a court order to remove children from their home, but routinely do not have court orders, and he wants to start fining them and putting them in jail when they take children out of homes without court orders. Prior to inte... more »
10 Paleo Recipes for Vegans
You typically hear of individuals as being either vegan or Paleo, but usually never a diet consisting of both. In fact, the two diets can seem contradictive at times. The good news is that these two diets can and do coexist. In other words, you don’t have to choose one over the other. There’s a […] The post 10 Paleo Recipes for Vegans appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
"How It Really Is"
Really, why should this be a surprise? 'Murica!
"Economic Market Snapshot 3/15/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 3/15/19" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Eight Thoughts On the Christchurch Attack
*Caitlin Johnstone* - As the world mourns, the act is already being politicized.
'Who's fighting the Liberals?': Labor ads target Greens infighting in attempt to win progressive seats
Labor is trying to win back voters ahead of the New South Wales election by releasing a series of advertisements attacking the Greens in an attempt to capitalise on bitter factional divisions within the party.
What you really need to know when you move to Canberra
When the new United States Ambassador to Australia incorrectly referred to Lake Burley Griffin as Lake Burley Campbell, critics were up in arms. But was his faux pas really so bad? After all, there are many weird things to get your head around when you move to Canberra.
Ardern reveals Christchurch shooter was not on any watchlist and legally obtained five guns
Just In - 6 hours ago
The New Zealand Prime Minister flags immediate changes to the country's gun laws after the mosque shootings which killed 49 people, saying "now is the time to change".
Grand piano in hospital foyer draws applause from staff, patients and visitors
Staff at a major regional hospital say the arrival of a grand piano is improving their workday and reducing the stress on patients and visitors.
It's autumn and the European wasp begins its game of drones
This pesky insect hitched a ride to Tasmania in the 1950s and unfortunately it's here to stay, going on the move at this time each year.
Next BIW 'christening' on April 27 - protest planned
*Hey, hey LBJ, how many kids did you kill today?* https://www.gdbiw.com/WhoWeAre/UpcomingEvents.html Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) 'Stealth' destroyer Christening Saturday, April 27, 2019 Starting at 10:00 AM Gates Open at 9:00 AM Bath Iron Works *700 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530* BIW will be celebrating the Christening of our third Zumwalt Class Guided Missile Destroyer, named after the 36th president of The United States, Lyndon B. Johnson. We would be honored if you would join us at our shipyard to take part in this historic occasion. *(Please note that this is a closed event and... more »
Poles Seek Trump's Help to Get Reparations From Russia, Germany
[image: poles-seek-trump-s-help-to-get-reparations-from-russia-germany] A coalition of Polish patriots and Christians is seeking help from U.S. President Donald Trump in securing World War II reparations from Germany and Russia, which literally destroyed and enslaved the nation during and after the war. Efforts to force German and Russian authorities to pay for wrongs perpetrated against Poland have been publicly supported from the highest levels of that nation's government. But the push is being resisted by Moscow and Berlin.
SPLC Fires Founder Morris Dees Amid Lawsuits and Credibility Crisis
[image: splc-fires-founder-morris-dees-amid-lawsuits-and-credibility-crisis] The SPLC, widely criticized as anti-Christian, anti-Constitution, and anti-free speech, is in crisis mode as it announces the firing of Morris Dees, one of the organization’s co-founders, for unspecified misconduct.
Those Jesus words again
We Christians like the words so much we called them the golden rule. It is not one of ten rules, but one simple overarching rule espoused by that Jesus fellow. To me, if we do that one thing, we will … Continue reading →
Project Blue Book - The Washington Nationals - Season Finale
I know some of my colleagues are delighted that we’ve seen the season finale of *Project Blue Book*, not because they like the show but because it is over… for a while. I confess that I don’t understand their hostility. *Project Blue Book* is not a documentary but a drama that has a historical background and a loose, very loose, interpretation of some of the sightings that are found in the Blue Book files. The prior two episodes were based on cases that were not found in the files, though there is some information about the Hill abduction found there. It seems, however, that the me... more »
"What It Means to Be a 'Low Interest Man'”
*"What It Means to Be a 'Low Interest Man'”* by David Stockman "I want the easy Easy money Easy money I could get lucky Oh, things could go right..." – Billy Joel, “Easy Money” (1983) "We have more news today confirming we’re at a slow boil… and that the “leader of the free world” is a MAGAlomaniacal know-nothing grifter. Even the major equity indexes were on edge mid- morning, as details of the hideous attack in New Zealand filtered into the general consciousness. The Tweeter-in-Chief was on his favorite platform, offering “thoughts and prayers” 20 minutes before eight. At 8:03 a.... more »
Is U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez an Actress Playing a Congresswoman?
The claims made by "Mr. Reagan" in the "Brains Behind AOC" viral video illustrate a lack of knowledge about political action committees.
U.S. Approves Sale Of F-16s To Taiwan
F-16V Fighters (Image from Lockheed Martin) *Washington Free Beacon:* *Trump Administration Approves Sale of F-16s to Taiwan* *Jet export reverses Obama, Bush appeasement of China.* The Trump administration has approved the sale of dozens of new F-16 jet fighters to Taiwan, the first major warplane sale to the island state in nearly 30 years. The interagency decision, to be announced in the near future, authorized the sale of up to 66 F-16V jet fighters at an estimated cost of $13 billion, according to administration officials familiar with internal discussions. The jets are amo... more »
"Life, eh?"
"We said together, wistfully, 'Life, eh?' It says everything without having to say anything: that we all experience moments of joyful or painful reflection, sometimes alone, sometimes sharing laughs and tears with others; that we all know and appreciate that however wonderful and precious life is, it can equally be a terribly confusing and mysterious beast. 'Life, eh?" - Miranda Hart
Wild Free and Happy Sample 11
[Note: This is the eleventh sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild, Free, & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 199 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Social Structure* You and I are tropical primates, and our family tree originated in Mother Africa. Africa played a primary role in the evolution of our bodies and minds. O... more »
Brexit Endgame: Parliament Seeks Delay to EU Exit
Photo Credit: AP/Jessica Taylor via ABC *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* Following a week of dramatic and confusing developments in British politics, the United Kingdom still does not have an agreed deal with the European Union on the terms of its exit, two weeks before it is scheduled to occur. Parliament rejected the deal negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May (again), a no-deal Brexit, and a second referendum. The main choice now is backing May’s deal in a third vote or requesting a long-term extension with an indeterminate outcome. The... more »
"Capitalism Didn’t Fail America. We Failed Capitalism"
*"Capitalism Didn’t Fail America. We Failed Capitalism"* By Bill Bonner "When the mob turns against the rich, some of the rich put on rags and join them. CNBC: "The granddaughter of Roy Disney, co-founder of The Walt Disney Co. with brother Walt Disney, said [last] Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box ” that she thinks “CEOs in general are paid far too much. If your CEO salary is 700, 600, 500 times your median workers’ pay, there is nobody on earth, Jesus Christ himself isn’t worth 500 times his median workers’ pay. The problem is that there’s a systematic favoring of people who have a... more »
Top U.S. General Criticizes Google For Working With China And Not With The U.S.
By Aaron Kesel The Chinese military was indirectly benefiting from the work Alphabet Inc’s Google was doing in China with Project Dragonfly, according to top... more »
"The Blind Leading the Deaf and Dumb"
*"The Blind Leading the Deaf and Dumb"* by James Howard Kunstler "You had to wonder why it took Nancy Pelosi so long to figure out that maybe impeachment was not the big rock-candy mountain that, for “the resistance,” marked the gateway to a Trump-free nirvana. It became obvious this week, through the release of the Bruce Ohr and Lisa Page transcripts, that RussiaGate was birthed entirely by persons in the employ of Hillary Clinton, with then CIA Director John Brennan as midwife, and the DOJ / FBI avidly assisting — all of them fully aware that the predicate was false. What’s more,... more »
IT MAY NOW BE IMPOSSIBLE TO DEPRIVE MASS SHOOTERS OF THE KIND OF ATTENTION THEY CRAVE
In the wake of the New Zealand mosque massacre, there seems to be one thing on which nearly everyone agrees, across the political spectrum: Do not share the shooter's name. Do not share the shooter's evil video. Do not share the shooter's evil manifesto. Mass killers desire fame and attention. Starve them of it. — Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) March 15, 2019 PLEASE DON’T SHARE THE VIDEOS of the #ChristchurchMosqueAttack. Please, for the sake of Muslim children and teenagers. For all children. Don’t do it. — Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) March 15, 2019 Don't use his name. Don't share his vid... more »
New Jersey Anti-Poverty Network, AARP, Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, and More Oppose Rate Increases for Utility “Smart” Meters
By B.N. Frank New Jersey consumer and environmental organizations are the latest to oppose customer rate increases which include funding the installation of unsafe, inefficient... more »
TPP-11: Agrupaciones civiles apuestan a revisión por la comisión de Salud
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
15-Mar-2019 Luego de que el Gobierno decidiera ingresar el TPP-11 a las comisiones de Trabajo y Agricultura, distintas agrupaciones han solicitado que se haga lo mismo con la comisión de salud, debido a las implicaciones que tendría el tratado sobre el precio de los medicamentos.
El Parlamento Europeo rechaza abrir negociaciones comerciales con Trump por temor a un nuevo TTIP
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
15-Mar-2019 No es vinculante. Es una resolución. Pero le venía bien a la Comisión Europea para tener respaldo parlamentario a la nueva ronda de negociaciones comerciales abierta con Estados Unidos que, teme la Eurocámara, pueda desembocar en un nuevo TTIP.
Colonizing the Amazon: Brazil to Open Indigenous Reserves to Mining Without Indigenous Consent
*Mongabay* - The government intends to colonize and integrate the remaining indigenous communities in the Amazon.
The #Thalidomide Tragedy: Lessons for Drug Safety and Regulation.
https://helix.northwestern.edu/article/thalidomide-tragedy-lessons-drug-safety-and-regulation?fbclid=IwAR3_qxk479pUPswMVJhSo17QSiI04JMRUJnpdlGWcLeJkl_RSlal45HbeYI Advertisements
#Eggs and #cholesterol: Experts weigh new guidance on eggs, cholesterol and #heart health.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eggs-and-cholesterol-how-many-should-you-eat-heart-disease-experts-guidance-research-study-northwestern-medicine-2019-03-15/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a&linkId=64846258
It’s Official: There’s Nothing We Can Do Now to Stop #Arctic Temperature Rise
https://www.sciencealert.com/there-s-nothing-we-can-do-anymore-about-temperature-rise-in-the-arctic
5G Mini Cell Towers—“Junk Yards On A Pole”—Will Affect Your Lifestyle More Than You Know
https://www.activistpost.com/2018/06/5g-mini-cell-towers-junk-yards-on-a-pole-will-affect-your-lifestyle-more-than-you-know.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
There are 2 types of time travel and physicists agree that one of them is possible.
https://www.businessinsider.in/There-are-2-types-of-time-travel-and-physicists-agree-that-one-of-them-is-possible/articleshow/61742986.cms
With single gene insertion, blind mice regain sight
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-03-gene-insertion-mice-regain-sight.html
MIT Used a Laser to Transmit Audio Directly Into a Person’s Ear
https://futurism.com/the-byte/laser-beam-speech-mit
"It is absurd that a man should be ashamed of an inability to defend himself with his limbs, but not ashamed of an inability to defend himself with speech and reason." #QotD
*"It is absurd that a man should be ashamed of an inability to defend himself with his limbs, but not ashamed of an inability to defend himself with speech and reason."* ~ Aristotle, *On Rhetoric* [Hat tip Bernard Darnton (whose graphic that is above) from his superb presentation 'From Informative to Persuasive'] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
DID YOU KNOW SCIENCE SHOWS MEASLES IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU?
The post DID YOU KNOW SCIENCE SHOWS MEASLES IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU? appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Amazon Pulls Books on Autism
Autism is emerging as the slippery slope for testing increased censorship of online content: Hsu, Tiffany (2019, March 13). Amazon Pulls 2 Books That Promote Unscientific Autism ‘Cures.’ The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/technology/amazon-autism-books.html?emc=edit_th_190314&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=329620000314 Amazon has removed the online listings for two books that claim to contain cures for autism, a move that follows recent efforts by several social media sites to limit the availability of anti-vaccination and other pseudoscientific material.The books, “Heal... more »
Secret No More: We Now Know How the Mighty Delta Force Was Born
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia /Released] Official documents detail top-secret force’s creation. After more than three decades and dozens of Hollywood movies, the U.S. Army’s Delta Force—one of Washington’s premier specialized units—is still largely hidden from public view. The Pentagon offers few details about the group, its organization or even how many Delta “operators” there are in total. But the unit—technically the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment D—is a part of the Army, and has all the formal trappings th... more »
Trump Jumps Into His British Mother’s Home Debate Re Brexit
Trump’s mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was born and raised in the UK, and came to the United States as an … Continue reading →
Almost All US House Members Voted To Release Mueller Report; Lindsey Graham Blocking In Senate; Trump Whines Against Report; Counter-Intel Parts Reportedly Can’t Be Hidden Anyway
The US House voted almost unanimously for the release of the Mueller report, but Lindsey Graham is trying to block … Continue reading →
US Congressmen Announce GAO Report Outlining Serious Compliance Issues With Agency And White House Ethics Programs
“GAO found significant problems in the ethics program at the Department of the Interior,” Chairman Cummings said. “This, combined with … Continue reading →
Israel Discovers "The Golan File"
* Israel claims.....* *And I do not believe the claim* *This entire narrative serves Israeli expansionist interests * *Israel uncovers 'secret Hezbollah terror network' on Golan border * *IDF says network operates without Assad knowledge, intended to carry out attacks on Israeli soil, with operatives currently gathering intelligence on Israeli troops, stockpiling weapons and building military infrastructure* *If the Assad government is completely unaware this network is operating in Golan what might that suggest to us?* *-That Israel is operating this network?* *-That we can't ver... more »
The Battle To Defeat The Last ISIS Enclave In Syria Continues
Surrendering families of ISIS militants in the village of Baghouz, Syria.PHOTO: REUTERS *Reuters:* *'We don't see the enemy' concealed jihadists slow IS defeat* DEIR AL-ZOR PROVINCE, Syria (Reuters) - The young Syrian man crossing out of Islamic State’s last enclave in eastern Syria brought confirmation that the fight was still not over despite days of ferocious bombardment by U.S.-backed forces. “There are people coming out and others not coming out,” said the bearded man wearing a robe and head scarf, one of hundreds of people who left the enclave at Baghouz on Thursday to surr... more »
Ice Pick Donald's Budget Proposal, "Designed By Robber Barons"
*Narcissistic Psychopath by Nancy Ohanian* *-by Skip Kaltenheuser* Attending as press, alas, not as a member, I first crossed paths with the Patriotic Millionaires several years ago at one of their events in Washington. At a dinner they hosted afterwards, I had the added treat of Alan Grayson at my table, and was mighty impressed with both the group and with Grayson’s witty comments about naked influence-peddling on the Hill and Congressional hypocrisy. I can’t speak on the whole roster of the group, but those I met were not better-heeled because they started out as trust-funders. T... more »
US To Provide An Additional Funding For White Helmets
*Busy past couple of days... so I'm just posting some updates on situation covered here over the years* State Department *At the direction of the President, subject to congressional approval, the United States intends to provide $5 million for the continuation of the vital, life-saving operations of the White Helmets in Syria and in support of the UN’s International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) which is charged with assisting the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for the most serious crimes under International Law committed in Syria since March 2011... more »
U.S. Coal Exports Increased in 2018 as Countries Continue Their Consumption of Coal
U.S. coal exports reached their third-highest annual level in 2018 at 116 million short tons, third to the 126 million… The post U.S. Coal Exports Increased in 2018 as Countries Continue Their Consumption of Coal appeared first on IER.
President Trump White House Veto Ceremony – 3:30pm EST…
This afternoon President Donald Trump is hosting a White House veto ceremony to veto a joint House and Senate resolution that demands lax border security. The anticipated start time is 3:30pm Eastern. CBS Livestream Link – Global Times Livestream Link … Continue reading →
More Cycles and Connections and Geocentricity
Armstrong Economics, as if on cue, posted another comment on the periodicity of solar forcings and recurring cold periods/hot periods to which the biosphere contracts and expands, Climate/climate-change-real-fake-exaggerated. Marty is on the money when he asserts that everything is interconnected … Continue reading →
Live: Man to face court on murder charges over Christchurch terror attack
Just In - 8 hours ago
A man will face court this morning after 49 people were killed in a terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch yesterday. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.
Gastro outbreak hits dozens at FIFO mining camp amid raw sewage row
Dozens of workers at a fly-in fly-out mining camp in Western Australia's Pilbara region are struck by a major gastro outbreak, including 20 who sought hospital treatment, amid allegations of raw sewage overflows and food poisoning.
The story about a Cold War scientist and 50-year-old sheep semen
In the 1960s, Australia's economy rode on the sheep's back. One scientist possessed a special gift: the knowledge of artificial breeding of livestock.
Part-time work is a full-time problem for younger workers
Jobs growth has been the one solid plank in a wobbly Australian economy since the global financial crisis, but young workers are still struggling to get a foothold in secure full-time work.
Infinite scroll: Will data centres end up eating our cities as we chew through more data?
Around our cities, vast data centres are popping up to cater to our ever-increasing number of Facebook uploads and Google searches — but is there a physical cost to this on the planet and are we ready for it?
There's a growing push to give nature legal rights, but what would that mean?
Researchers argue that giving nature human rights could help ward off an impending 'planetary catastrophe'. But others say we aren't enforcing the laws we already have.
'Scare the crap out of them': The unregulated meth-testing industry profiting from fear
Soon after moving into a rental house in Melbourne's outer east, Jacki Whittaker detected a putrid stench in one of the bedrooms. Her son Leo suspected drugs were involved — and what a meth-testing company claimed they'd found was startling.
Xiao Chen thought her twins were a perfect ending, but it was the start of another nightmare
Phoebe and Sarah stand out from the other kids in Shenzhen's central park. Xiao Chen doesn't like answering questions: being a lesbian mother in a country where her children are seen as illegitimate is not something she likes to discuss with strangers.
We’re living in a double reality, and our kids can see through it
Just In - 8 hours ago
Student protesters hope to change climate policy. In the process they are also changing their role in society, writes Blanche Verlie.
Winning the war against Australia's 'worst pest'
Rubber vine chokes Australia's outback landscapes, but smart technology is helping to fight it.
Rutgers-Newark Honors Program Takes New Approach to Developing Citizen Leaders
Christopher Latonnel is among 220 students ages 17 to 50 in Rutgers-Newark Honors Living-Learning Community, which began as a pilot cohort of 30 scholars in 2015. The access-and-success initiative seeks to recruit future leaders, especially those in Newark, and bring them to live and learn together within a network of academic, financial and emotional support so that they can thrive in college and graduate as societal change agents.
Papa John’s Foundation Donates $500K Grant to AAC&U
The Papa John’s Foundation has donated a two-year $500,000 grant to the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) to support the creation of at least 150 community-integrated Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers. The association has partnered with colleges and universities around the country to establish TRHT Campus Centers to better prepare […]
Carillion’s Jefferson College Likely to Merge with Radford University
Carillion Clinic’s Jefferson College of Health Sciences, located in Roanoke, Virginia is a step closer to merging itself with Radford University after the state General Assembly passed, and Gov. Ralph Northam signed, a bill authorizing the merger to take place. “We are thrilled,” said Radford University Spokesperson Caitlyn Scaggs. “The significance of this approval is […]
Lehigh Professor Files Lawsuit Against Institution
Dr. Monica R. Miller, an associate professor at Lehigh University, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the institution used her as a “sacrificial lamb to its own racial agenda” during a sexual misconduct scandal that resulted in a prominent professor resigning. According to the lawsuit, Miller was among the list of sexual harassment victims by Dr. […]
New Book Challenges Bad Stats
If you’re in the habit of spewing negative statistics about the education of Black students in the United States, expect to draw the ire of Dr. Ivory A. Toldson.
Tricks of the trade: Cresco’s CEO on creating a major multistate marijuana business
The success of Cresco Labs in the U.S. marijuana market can partly be attributed to its leadership’s experience in navigating complex industry regulations. “Myself and our other co-founders came to cannabis from a banking background and, really, mortgage banking in particular,” said CEO Charlie Bachtell in the latest MJBizDaily Investor Intelligence Executive Webcast. “So, we’ve […] Tricks of the trade: Cresco’s CEO on creating a major multistate marijuana business is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Parents Blame Elementary School’s Cell Tower After Four Students Get Cancer
*John Vibes* - “I wouldn’t send my kids there at all, it absolutely is dangerous."
China Approves New Foreign Investment Law To Assist Foreign Investors
*CNN:* *China says it will now treat American companies more fairly. They're not convinced* China claims it's about to create a level playing field for international companies, but many of them are still wary of expanding their presence in the world's second largest economy. Beijing has promised that a new foreign investment law will introduce measures to better protect overseas companies operating in China. It says the law, which was passed Friday, includes better safeguards for intellectual property and an end to the practice of forcing international firms to hand over critical... more »
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