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Ha! WashPost Lawyers Claim ‘Politics Has Nothing To Do’ With Its Covington Fake News
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By Tim Graham ~ The Washington Post — through its hot-shot lawyers at Williams & Connolly — has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit by Nicholas Sandmann over the paper’s overwrought and thoroughly biased coverage of the so-called “mob” of Covington Catholic high school students. However the judge rules on the merits, the Post’s … Continue reading Ha! WashPost Lawyers Claim ‘Politics Has Nothing To Do’ With Its Covington Fake News
The Intellectual Dishonesty Of The Campaign Against The Electoral College
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By Jarrett Stepman ~ A full-blown war is raging against the Electoral College. But as activist groups become more desperate to overturn our way of electing presidents before voters go the polls in November 2020, their arguments become more absurd and hyperbolic. CNN recently ran a preposterous segment suggesting that James Madison called the Electoral … Continue reading The Intellectual Dishonesty Of The Campaign Against The Electoral College
Trump Accuses China Of Intellectual Property Theft... While He Applauds His Own Campaign's Intellectual Property Theft
Politicians on both sides of the aisle beat up China for stealing American intellectual property-- in other words, using it without paying for it. Trump has been particularly vocal about it. Trump, however, has consistently been stealing intellectual property, getting caught and reprimanded and then doing it again, and again, and again. The ominous-sounding Trump campaign video is anything but uplifting. There's an underlying ugliness to it-- primarily an invocation of danger and fear through the prominent music track in the background. It's very a very effective use of the music...more »
'Don't be influenced': Union stars lead criticism of Folau over anti-gay comments
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Israel Folau's rugby future is in doubt following his latest online comments warning homosexuals and other "sinners" they are destined for hell, and now rugby union figures have let their views be known via social media.
Actually, there are two important national votes on the one weekend in May
Scott Morrison has fulfilled the dreams of a generation, announcing a federal election on the same weekend as the Eurovision song contest. And in that spirit, he kept it simple with his opening number, writes Annabel Crabb.
Former NSW RSL president will cite mental health concerns in fraud fight, court told
Don Rowe, the disgraced former head of the NSW RSL, will cite mental health concerns as he fights fraud charges over his alleged misuse of a corporate credit card, a Sydney court is told.
Woman jailed for bludgeoning man to death with Virgin Mary statue, tin of mangoes
A McDonald's worker who bludgeoned a customer to death in his own home using a statue of the Virgin Mary and a tin of mangoes is jailed for 19 years, but her motives for the killing remain unclear.
CCTV cameras to be used in aged care facilities in 'groundbreaking' Australian-first trial
At least five SA Health aged care facilities will have CCTV cameras installed later this year in an Australian-first trial of new safeguards for people in care.
Together with Reese Witherspoon, this Australian is challenging Hollywood to empower women
Sarah Harden heads up the media company owned by actor Reese Witherspoon. Together they're working to "put women at the centre" of an industry dominated by men.
'You may die in jail': Father sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing, torturing toddler son
A Sunshine Coast father who fatally threw his toddler against a wall because he would not go to sleep, and tortured him over a four-month period, is sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison.
Child charged after 'stolen' mini-van crashes, two critically injured
Police charge a 12-year-old boy who was allegedly driving a stolen mini-van that rolled in Townsville, leaving two 10-year-old boys in a critical condition.
The Heatwave Of April 10, 1930
On this date in 1930, a large swath of the country from Texas to Wisconsin was over 90 degrees, including 96 degrees at Clarinda, Iowa. Chicago was 90 degrees. I was looking at newspaper articles about the heatwave, and ran … Continue reading →
Indonesia’s bureaucracy is a campaign tool—but not for the president
Why attempts to mobilise the civil service in presidential elections aren’t likely to have much effect. The post Indonesia’s bureaucracy is a campaign tool—but not for the president appeared first on New Mandala.
Name calling doesn’t help win arguments
My local newsaper published my recent letter to the editor. They also placed it following another letter who used name-calling. If you concur, please feel free to use the following letter, making changes to meet your style and circumstances. “As … Continue reading →
Congratulations Bill Pearson, 2019 Coyoteblog Bracket Challenge Winner
Bill rode Virginia all the way to the championship. Congratulations.
Trying To Change The System From Within Is Like Trying To Dry Your Hair With Rain
At a recent appearance at an Obama Foundation Town Hall in Berlin, former US president Barack Obama expressed concerns that American progressives are too fixated on purity and too unwilling to work within the existing system to solve problems. “One of the things I do […]
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo Wants China To Join START Nuclear Talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo leaves his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he called for China to be included in the next START nuclear reduction treaty with Russia *AFP:* *Pompeo wants China to join Russia in START nuclear treaty* US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday that China should join in the next START treaty on curbing nuclear warheads as Washington prepares for talks on an extension with Russia. The New START treaty, which caps the number of nuclear warheads well below Cold War limits, is set to expire in 2021 at a time of high t... more »
That Crazy Li’l AOC
I REALLY hate that Alexandria Occasionally -Coherent gets so much publicity. It seems to make her feel that she is important and wise, when, in reality, she is too stupid to realize the attention she gets is from being so ridiculous. It seems we just can’t stop sharing her moronic quotes, videos , memes and speeches. Some are actual and some are manufactured, but it’s getting harder to tell which are which. Like this one, which could have easily been a sketch on ‘Saturday Night Live’. But it wasn’t. It is real ! On live Instagram , AOC takes questions … Continue reading →
Pennsylvania Primary, May 21st.
Our primary is next month and there is a special election taking place along with it to send a new congressman to Washington D.C. Tom Marino resigned last January after winning re-election, due to ill health. The local lefties have been extolling the virtues of one Marc Freidenberg of State College, PA, home of Penn State University. Apparently there is a coordinated effort to have area democrats write letters to the editor of our small town paper. On today’s front page there is a story about a meeting they held with three professors of nearby colleges talking about “Unequal wealth... more »
FACT: North Korea's Most Lethal Weapon Isn't Nuclear Weapons
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * It's underground tunnels. *Hopefully, the infiltration tunnels will remain merely another footnote in the conflict between the two Koreas that will never be used in an actual conflict. Nonetheless, they remain a testament to the great lengths North Korea has undertaken to undermine the defenses of its southern neighbor, and the sense of paranoia and uncertainty that can inspire in civilian and military leaders alike.* On November 15, 1974 a squad of South Korean soldiers stationed near Korangpo-ri, on the Korean demilitarized zone, noticed steam r... more »
A black hole to remember
I think I am among millions of bloggers who shared one of the most important photos in the history of mankind. [image: Black Hole image] The Blackhole This is the first ever black hole image released online by astronomers in a far .. faraway galaxy. (Sorry I could not keep myself). That galaxy is called M87. It is 500 million trillion km and so those people who have hopes that the world ends soon by getting sucked by a black hole will have to wait for a little longer. According to scientists, it is a monster black hole with a measure of 40 billion km (three million times the size of ... more »
President Trump Remarks During Energy and Infrastructure Event in Texas (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier today President Trump delivered remarks during an energy and infrastructure event in Crosby, Texas. [Video and Transcript] . [Transcript] – 4:07 P.M. CDT – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you very much. (Applause.) And one of my all-time favorite … Continue reading →
Apropos – Mad Maxine, Chairwoman of House Finance Committee, Doesn’t Know Feds Took Over Student Loan Program…
Boy howdy this video snippet of Maxine Waters is apropos of the bizarre results we get when voters put democrats in office. Ms. Maxine is Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee. In 2010, as part of the Obamcare law, … Continue reading →
De Vliegende Hollander
At the end of the most recent episode in this sorry tale, the boat’s captain Ray and I were sitting on a 50-foot sailboat, watching the first light of dawn strengthen. Overnight, we had just finished successfully offloading ten thousand pounds (4,500 kg) of foil-wrapped compressed one-kilo bricks of Thailand’s finest herb. Block by block,…
The 2nd French Intervention in Mexico to Establish a “Friendly Monarchy”; Assure Access to Latin American Markets; French Access to Mexican Silver
The history of Latin America is far more complex than most have been led to believe. The United States supported … Continue reading →
Jordan to Reject Any Proposal Without Independent Palestinian State — PM
Jordan’s custodianship of the Jerusalem temple mount site is under threat. Emphasis mine: – Jordan to Reject Any Proposal Without Independent Palestinian State — PM by Raed Omari, http://www.jordantimes.com/ AMMAN — Jordan will reject any proposed settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that does not guarantee the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, Prime Minister Omar […]
BIS General Manager Outlines Vision for Central Bank Digital Currencies
BIS General Manager Outlines Vision for Central Bank Digital Currencies by Steven Guinness, https://stevenguinness2.wordpress.com/ The behaviour of central bankers is rarely (if ever) given sustained coverage in the national press. Outside of prominent economic channels, developments from within institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and the Bank for International Settlements are seldom remarked upon. […]
Will Gold Standard Make a Comeback Soon as Nations Losing Trust in Fiat Money?
Will Gold Standard Make a Comeback Soon as Nations Losing Trust in Fiat Money? by https://sputniknews.com/ The current fiat money system that originates from 1973 may be replaced by digitalised commodity-based currencies in the future, Marc Friedrich, a German economist and bestselling author, told Sputnik, predicting that China may play first fiddle in the establishment […]
Electromagnetism Expert Issues Cellphone Tower Warning
RT America Published on Apr 10, 2019 Professor of Toxicology and Health Effects of Electromagnetism Dr. Paul Heroux joins Rick Sanchez to discuss growing concerns about cellphone towers and their adverse health effects on children. He says that corporations’ political power has manipulated FCC standards and is why “the irradiation of the population has gotten […]
China – Russia Hoarding Gold, Not Dollars
RT America Published on Apr 10, 2019 China continues its gold-buying spree in anticipation of the US dollar’s demise as the global reserve currency. Professor Richard Wolff joins Rick Sanchez to discuss what this means about shifting US standing in the world. end
US Attorney-General says Mueller report due next week, cites 'spying' on 2016 Trump campaign
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William Barr spars with politicians over whether "unauthorised surveillance" occurred during the US President's election campaign, and says a redacted version of the report on Russian interference will be released soon.
Youth mental health gets $700m boost, but what's the situation really like?
Money woes, climate change and personal crises — mental health is the number one concern among young people. But are they more "emotionally fragile" than generations past?
'You may die in jail': Father sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing, torturing toddler son
A Sunshine Coast father who fatally threw his toddler against a wall because he would not go to sleep is sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison.
Doctors find four bees alive inside Taiwanese woman's eye
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The woman visits hospital with a stinging pain in her left eye hours after a gust of wind blew what she thought was dust into her face. It turns out they were sweat bees which are known to be attracted to perspiration.
Children charged after 'stolen' mini-van crashes, two critically injured
Police charge a 12-year-old boy who was allegedly driving a stolen mini-van that rolled in Townsville, leaving two 10-year-old boys in a critical condition.
A blind cow, camping and tours — award-winning family dairy shares its story
An award-winning dairy is promoting education over activism by welcoming campers to their lush property to raise awareness of their industry.
Busted: Thousands of Amazon Employees Listening to Alexa Conversations
By Tyler Durden Amazon employs thousands of people to listen in on what people around the world are saying to their Alexa digital assistant, according to what... more »
Facebook Plans to Squash Grassroots Organizing Efforts
So, I was traipsing through cyberspace the other day when I happened upon an article outlining new, and drastic, changes coming to the Facebook platform during 2019. On March 6, Herr Zuck announced that he’s moving Facebook over to a private messaging format, as opposed to the current newsfeed style we know and love (kinda.) WhatsApp and Instagram will be affected as well. The company cites the security breaches Facebook had recently, but they are… The post Facebook Plans to Squash Grassroots Organizing Efforts appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Barr Confronts Congressional Democrats
*Hunter DeRensis* *Domestic Politics, United States* The official purpose of Barr's testimony was to discuss the Justice Department’s requested budget for fiscal year 2020, but the topic quickly shifted to Robert Mueller's report on Donald Trump. For two days Attorney General William Barr has testified in front of both the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. The official purpose of the testimony was to discuss the Justice Department’s requested budget for fiscal year 2020. This innocuous cover did not stop representat... more »
Hannity: Day of Reckoning is Coming for the Deep State
Fox News Published on Apr 9, 2019 Barr plans to release redacted Mueller report ‘within a week’ and FISA abuse report is due in June. end
Americans Fed Up with Russiagate Narrative of Dem Campaigns… Is It Likely to Change?
RT Published on Apr 10, 2019 Two more hopefuls have joined the crowded field of Democratic contenders to unseat president Donald Trump in 2020. And even with a two-year-long investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election failing to find any evidence of collusion, some of the candidates are again bringing it to their […]
‘We’re Seeing the Unseeable’: Scientists Reveal First Ever Image of a Black Hole
RT Published on Apr 10, 2019 Courtesy: European Commission In a much heralded scientific breakthrough, a group of astronomers from the Event Horizon Telescope have unveiled the first-ever image of a black hole. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ry6 end
TIME Sinks to New Depths of Hypocrisy and Propaganda with Latest Cover Story on Scary Russia
TIME Sinks to New Depths of Hypocrisy and Propaganda with Latest Cover Story on Scary Russia by Danielle Ryan, https://www.rt.com/ With the Mueller investigation wrapped up and interest in Russia’s alleged misdeeds against the US threatening to wane among the masses, mainstream media has decided to widen the net and refocus Russia’s “other” evil schemes. […]
Fake News NYTimes Relies on ‘Anonymous Sources’ to Keep Russia Collusion Hoax Alive
The Duran Published on Apr 9, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 134. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris take a look at more fake news coming out of the New York Times that and Washington Post that reports some members of Robert Mueller’s team were upset with how AG Barr portrayed the […]
Syrian War: US And Israel Prepare For Coordinated Campaign Against Iranian Forces
South Front Published on Apr 9, 2019 On April 8, the Trump administration announced that it is designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a “terrorist organization,” accusing the force of financing and promoting terrorism in the region. Earlier, Advisor to the Secretary of State Brian Hook claimed that Iran is responsible for the deaths of at […]
North Korea, China and other concerns
Before turning to Asia, let me remind you that efforts to spark a US-Iran war continue apace, with the (squeaker) re-election if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump's saber rattling at the Persian militias. There are so many reasons for certain forces to want this distraction, whose only conceivable net-winner would be ring-master Vladimir Putin. Again, I urge folks to be familiar with the terms "Tonkin Incident," "Gleiwitz Incident," and Reichstag Fire." Know them, even if you figure I am a kook. *== The North Korean Potemkin façade ==* Having waited a whil... more »
iOS and Android Devices Targeted by Long-Time Well-funded Surveillance Operation with Data Possibly Sold to Law Enforcement and Governments
By B.N. Frank According to ArsTechnica.com, this operation was carefully designed and included multiple stages. Audio, contacts, location, and more was stolen for years. The... more »
The real MMT
I have a new piece at The Hill: Despite its name, however, MMT offers little guidance to the Federal Reserve. Indeed, its proponents typically argue that controlling inflation is the responsibility of Congress and the president, not the Fed. Ironically, recent developments in Fed policymaking adhere much more closely to a very different “modern monetary […] The post The real MMT appeared first on Econlib.
What Is The U.S. Strategy In Africa?
*Sean D. Naylor and Nick Turse, Yahoo News:* *Libyan war escalates amid lack of U.S strategy for secret missions in Africa* The advance of a rogue militia on Tripoli, the capital city of Libya, has forced the hasty evacuation of U.S. troops from that country, highlighting the lack of a cohesive strategy for ongoing U.S. military operations in Africa and a seeming White House ambivalence about the continent, according to former officials. For several years, from a handful of outposts in Libya, U.S. special operators have been conducting counterterrorism missions with names like Ob... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-04-09
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Aleppo, Syria, Hama, Idlib, Iran, IRGC, US, Iraq, Saddam, Pompeo, Suleimani, Libya, Tripoli, Israel, Russia, Japan. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, Iraq, World-News, North-Africa Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hezbollah leader slams US for designating IRGC as terrorist group
Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah conducted a televised speech on Wednesday in commemoration of the Wounded Resistance Fighters Day. The speech touched on several topics, but the primary focus appeared to be the recent U.S. designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist group”. “You are living witnesses… After the victory of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Taliban allegedly shoots down US B-52 heavy bomber
Taliban* militants have claimed they shot down a US B-52 heavy bomber, Syrian news site Muraselon reports. The incident purportedly took place when the aircraft was departing from the Shawrab Airbase in southern Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday morning. “Mujaheddin (a militia fighter) of the Islamic Emirate targeted a US B-52 bomber with heavy weapons today early morning in Lar area in the Washir district of Helmand […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
VIPs Calling for Lyndon LaRouche's Exoneration
Here is a selection of VIP signers supporting our call for President Trump to exoneration Lyndon LaRouche. We will be updating this list as our campaign develops. For more on LaRouche's exoneration and where to sign and share the petition, visit this page. ------------------------------ *Fouad Al-Ghaffari* Founder of an NGO Yemen *Rev. Andrew Ashdown* Priest, Church of England Has led frequent truth-finding missions to Syria Author, The Stones Cry Out: Reflections from Israel and Palestine UK – Winchester, Hampshire *Dr. William Binney* Former Signals Intelligence Director, U.S. Nat... more »
IN: Go Ahead And Shoot Teachers
When the story first broke that teachers at Meadowlawn Elementary School in Monticello, Indiana had been shot with pellets--execution style--as part of an active shooter drill, I decided not to get in to it here. The sheriff's department had agreed to knock it the hell off, the legislature had already moved to ban the practice, and the whole business was so clearly over the line, so obviously unnecessarily abusive of teachers, so clearly just a stupid thing to do-- well, I figured we'd heard the last of it. I should have known better. Some Indiana legislators have decided to change ... more »
Shorten is battling the weight of history as he takes on Morrison
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Paul Keating has been credited with saying that if you change the government, you change the country. But it's also true that you can change the country by returning a government, writes Frank Bongiourno.
Brexit delayed until October 31 as EU leaders and Britain agree to three-month extension
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European Union leaders and the UK Prime Minister Theresa May agree extend Brexit in a late-night deal that means Britain will not leave the bloc on Friday.
'Coffee not essential for life': Swiss Government orders end to emergency stockpiling
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Opposition is brewing to Switzerland's plans to abolish the nation's stockpile of coffee, which has been in place for decades, after declaring the beans are not vital for human survival.
When Gayle couldn't pay her rent, her daughter stepped in
Disability pensioner Gayle Muddyman only receives $500 a week — but with the rent of her three-bedroom house going up "ludicrously" in the last 12 months, she only has dollars to spare.
Work for the dole provider investigated amid claims of workplace safety breaches
The Federal Government launches an urgent investigation into a remote work for the dole provider, after the ABC obtained images raising serious questions about some work practices in a West Australian community.
Revisiting Joseph Campbell: The Power of Myth
*Richard Smoley* - We are here to be the next generation of heroes.
Mars and Its Absence: What the Media Don’t Tell You
If you write long enough for publication, sooner or later you will make a fool of yourself, and then your choice is to admit it or prevaricate. For years I have regarded what I called “conspiracy theorists” as mildly delusional, … Continue reading →
The Latest: Treasury to Miss Deadline for Trump Tax Returns
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal that Treasury respects congressional oversight but needs more time to review the "unprecedented" request.
Democrats Angry Over U.S. Attorney General Barr's Remark That U.S. Agencies Spied On President Donald Trump’s 2016 Campaign
Attorney General Barr on Mueller Report: "I am going to be reviewing both the genesis and the conduct of intelligence activities directed at the Trump campaign during 2016…I think spying on a political campaign is a big deal." pic.twitter.com/uz4tIqGIaa — CSPAN (@cspan) April 10, 2019 *Reuters:* *U.S. attorney general's 'spying' remarks anger Democrats* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General William Barr said on Wednesday he would look into whether U.S. agencies illegally spied on President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, bringing criticism from Democrats who accused him of p... more »
A Presidential committee on climate must be independent; Convening a panel of government scientists and government consultants will be a waste of time.
“Behind the scenes at the White House, however, the debate is playing out over whether to create a Presidential Committee on Climate Security stocked with independent scientific experts, or a working group of government scientists drawn from federal agencies.” click … Continue reading →
Has Anyone Noticed The Country Is Falling Apart-- And That We Better Make Some Changes Fast?
This is good Robert Reich clip. "To the conservative mind," he explained, "the specter of socialism conjures up a society in which no one is held accountable and no one has to work for what they receive. Yet, that's exactly the society Trump and the Republicans are promoting for the rich. Meanwhile, most Americans are subject to an increasingly harsh and arbitrary capitalism. They need stronger safety nets, and they deserve a bigger piece of the economic pie. If you want to call this 'socialism,' fine." This week, the AP sent out a preview of a book, *We Are Indivisible-- A Blue... more »
More on Reparations by Booker
Booker on Reparations: “Since slavery in this country, we have had overt policies fueled by white supremacy and racism that have oppressed African-Americans economically for generations,” Booker said in a statement on Monday, according to Fox News. “Many of our bedrock domestic policies that have ushered millions of Americans into the middle class have systematically excluded blacks through practices like GI Bill discrimination and redlining.” Someone needs to remind Booker that these policies were put in place by his party, Democrats, who for decades attempted to block Republica... more »
Military dog stamps
I’m looking forward to seeing the military dog stamps (scroll down). I send about 500 cards a year and am always looking for handsome stamps. During one of our Veterinary Medicine Librarian meetings in San Antonio we took a bus to an Air Force base and watched the dogs being trained. https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2019/0129-updates-to-2019-stamp-program.htm *“Military Working Dogs* The Postal Service honors the nation’s brave and loyal military working dogs with this new booklet of 20 stamps. Each block of four stamps features one stamp of each of the following... more »
Five Reasons Your District's Strategic Plan Failed
Somewhere in school district offices all across the country, there are beautiful strategic planning documents, carefully bound, sitting on a shelf, gathering dust and having absolutely no effect on how the school district functions from day to day. They have utterly failed. Honest. I am absolutely a horse. It doesn’t have to be that way (read Andrea Gabor’s After the Education Wars for examples of districts like Leander, Texas, where having a plan and a vision has made a tremendous difference). Most states require school districts to do some sort of strategic planning on a regular cyc...more »
New Bill Could Help Save Natural Medicines
Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA) has reintroduced a bill to ensure continued consumer access to customized natural medicines made at specialized pharmacies (known as compounding pharmacies). While other challenges remain, the Preserving Patient Access to Compounded Medications Act is an important step toward curbing the attack on these important natural medicines. The Act does several important things. It amends section 503A of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (which pertains to “traditional” pharmacies, as opposed to larger “outsourcing” facilities) to unequivocally permit “o... more »
Fridays for Future – following Greta Thunberg!
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
BERLIN, Apr 10 (IPS) - What happens worldwide on Fridays, a regular working day and consequently, a school day? We are all witnessing that students do not attend their classes: During the week of March 15, 2019, according to www.fridaysforfuture.org, there were at least 1.6 million striking students in more than 125 countries on all continents. Students ask their governments and parents: "Why should I be studying for a future that soon may exist no more, if no one does anything to save that future?" And they pledge: "Dear adults, use your power!" The youngsters gather in front of ... more »
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “When Time Slows (Born Star)”
Tom Cotton, David Perdue And Josh Hawley Introduce Trump's Anti-LEGAL Immigration Bill
*3 modern day Know Nothings-- Cotton, Trump, Perdue* In 2017 two virulent Republican xenophobes, Tom Cotton (AR) and David Perdue (GA), tried drastically cutting back on *legal* immigration with their RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment). It failed to get out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so Cotton introduced it again six months later with a big public push from Trump and his two neo-Nazi pals, Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon. (It was before Bannon was fired for being mean to Ivanka.) The bill was meant to cut legal immigration in half and to severel... more »
Would You Like To Reclaim Your Time There Darlin'?
Reeking of desperation and adult bedwetting, democrats once again demonstrate the need for Term Limits!
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 10, 2019
*Marc Schulman, Newsweek:* *Netanyahu's Victory is a Historic Triumph—But Offers No Clues on Israel's Future* “This is a night of an incredible, incredible victory” proclaimed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his triumphant speech late Tuesday night. And Netanyahu’s victory in this election was historic indeed. He is now poised to become Israel’s longest serving prime minister; in a few months, exceeding the tenure of founding father David Ben Gurion. Netanyahu won despite facing indictment on multiple corruption charges and a quartet of challengers that included three former ... more »
For the First Time Ever, a Black Hole Has Been Photographed
*Mandy Froelich* - The black hole, which scientists describe as “monster,” is 500 million trillion km away.
The Vaccinated Spreading Measles: WHO, Merck, CDC Documents Confirm
*GMI Reporter* - 20 years ago, the MMR vaccine was found to infect virtually all of its recipients with measles.
Oregon lawmakers reject plan to restrict recreational cannabis supply
The Oregon Senate shot down a plan to limit the state’s supply of legal, adult-use marijuana, which would have benefited cannabis companies with an established foothold in the state. The proposal was a response to a rampant oversupply of marijuana that’s caused prices in the state to plummet. The measure would have allowed the state […] Oregon lawmakers reject plan to restrict recreational cannabis supply is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis M&A fever spreading to Europe with HolyWeed deal
Toronto-based marijuana company MPX International has agreed to purchase all outstanding shares of Swiss CBD maker HolyWorld SA in an all-stock transaction worth 13 million Canadian dollars ($10 million). HolyWorld does business as HolyWeed. The move is part of a trend seen in Canada where companies are looking internationally for strategic acquisitions to tap growth as […] Cannabis M&A fever spreading to Europe with HolyWeed deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The M9A3 Beretta Is the Gun the U.S. Army Said No To
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Why? *The U.S. Army may have declined to adopt the M9A3, but the pistol is still available on the civilian market. Shooters can take advantage of the research and development that went into further developing the classic Beretta 92 design. The -A3 is sold commercially with three seventeen-round magazines, giving the user access to a total of fifty-one rounds when carrying a loaded pistol and two loaded spare magazines. While the M9A3 was a long time coming, if you’re a Beretta fan it was likely worth the wait.* In 1985, the U.S. Army made an abrupt ... more »
The Army Is Getting New Night Vision Goggles
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Photo Courtesy of PEO Soldier.Original uploader was Koalorka at en.wikipedia - http://www.peosoldier.army.mil/multimedia.asp#iw, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10273513] But it looks like Microsoft may have a "Call of Duty" version to offer as well. After months of testing, and a year after its scheduled fielding date, the Army's new Enhanced Night Vision Goggle-Binocular (ENVG-B) is going to an armored brigade combat team bound for South Korea in October. Army Lt. Gen. James Richardson, deputy c... more »
The Story of How Russia Built Nuclear Bomb Cannons To Crush NATO
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * What an idea. *The Soviets would continue developing tactical nukes for use in artillery, but later shells utilized miniaturized warheads that allowed nukes to fit in compact projectiles in the Soviet-standard 152mm and 203mm calibers. Likewise, the United States also made nuclear shells in the 155mm and 203mm calibers after abandoning the 260mm M65 cannon.* In the 1950s, both NATO and Warsaw Pact doctrine focused on the employment of tactical nuclear weapons. Truly strategic nuclear weapons and the doctrine of mutually assured destruction (MAD) were a... more »
"Hate speech is whatever I say it is."
*"If this thing you call 'hate speech' is banned, and it is you who effectively * *defines what this 'hate speech' is, then you may effectively ban whatever * *sort of speech and speakers you yourself dislike. It's a beautiful thing, * *censorship, when you're the one who's holding the whip."* And they're off, and the battle to be the one who defines so-called hate speech has begun. If you're a censor, or would-be banner of speech or speakers that you don't like, if you want to instantly criminalise free expression, then the beauty of this anti-concept called 'hate speech' is p... more »
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month – Time for Education and Action about Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
By Arjun April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and the first weekend in April is Alcohol Free Weekend. This is a campaign to inform and... more »
Deng's 16 character policy
10-18-2018 Belgian authorities arrested Xu Yanjun, a deputy division director of the Sixth Bureau of China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) in Jiangsu, on April 1 in Brussels, based on a warrant issued in connection with a U.S. criminal complaint. ...Like all espionage cases the Xu case began with a shopping list of information that Chinese authorities have directed the Ministry of State Security to collect. In the case of Chinese intelligence agencies like the MSS this list includes not only intelligence pertaining to political and military developments in countries of int... more »
Brexit and National Humiliation
Brexit's not going well, is it? The right wing press give voice to the tortures of the Tory backbenches. Imagine their pain, feel their agony. They achieved their heart's desire, a vote affirming their dream of leaving the European Union. And for the best part of two years, their Prime Minister has strung them along. At the height of her powers in 2016 she declared for a hard Brexit, and the Brexit hardcore squealed with glee. And immediately after the election, Theresa May gave her parliamentary party all the assurances that nothing had changed. Brexit was about "controlling our b... more »
Failed Governments and their wars, not Climate Change, are Driving Immigration; People tend to Immigrate TOWARDS the Warmth, not away from it.
The far-right loves to drum up fear & resistance to immigrants. But have you ever noticed they never talk about what‘s causing people to flee their homes in the first place? Perhaps that’s bc they’d be forced to confront 1 major factor fueling global migration: Climate change. https://t.co/zyJzTjEgHt — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) April 9, 2019 … Continue reading "Failed Governments and their wars, not Climate Change, are Driving Immigration; People tend to Immigrate TOWARDS the Warmth, not away from it."
Wow!!! This is what Bold Leadership Looks like
The Nazis were the National Socialists German Workers’ Party. Progressives love to focus on the “Nationalism” Part of National Socialists, but Nationalism wasn’t the problem. The Fascists killed millions of people, Imperial Japan killed millions of people, the World Socialists killed millions of people. The common denominator in all of those murderous states was an … Continue reading "Wow!!! This is what Bold Leadership Looks like"
World News Briefs -- April 10, 2019
*BBC:* *India election 2019: Voting to begin in world's largest election* Indians will head to the polls on Thursday to vote in the first phase of a general election that is being seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tens of millions of Indians across 20 states and union territories will cast their votes in 91 constituencies. The seven-phase vote to elect a new lower house of parliament will continue until 19 May. Counting day is 23 May. With 900 million eligible voters, this is the largest election ever seen. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Gantz concedes; *Isr...more »
REMINDER: Susan Rice’s Justification Memo and James Comey Investigation Memos – Beware The Outrage Trap…
With the Mueller probe complete; with AG Barr announcing a focus to review the intelligence operation in 2016; with Devin Nunes submitting criminal referrals; with Lindsey Graham probing CIA, DOJ and FBI conduct; with Doug Collins releasing ‘Spygate’ transcripts; with … Continue reading →
Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls federal election for May 18
After an early morning visit to see the Governor-General, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces May 18 as the date voters will go to the polls for a federal election.
How a damning assessment got turned into approval for Adani’s mine
If Environment Minister Melissa Price didn't give the go ahead before an election was called, an opportunity would be lost, write Stephen Long and Michael Slezak.
Are electric cars viable for regional Australians?
Juergen Zimmermann believes electric cars have a huge future in regional Australia, despite the limited range of current models, and Australia's chief scientist says they are a certainty.
Why is emerging superpower China still categorised as a 'developing' country?
Despite being the world's second-largest economy and home to the most billionaires, China is still categorised as a "developing" country and enjoys the same "special and differential treatment" afforded to nations like Papua New Guinea and Zimbabwe.
Wall St edges higher as Fed says interest rate hike is unlikely
The Australian share market is expected to open lower, while Wall Street ends its day mostly higher and the Federal Reserve says it probably won't lift US interest rates this year.
The forecast for Australia's most deadly cyclone was completely wrong, with devastating results
Darwin residents were preparing for Christmas when Cyclone Tracy abruptly changed course. But such a destructive scenario is unlikely to play out today thanks to vast technological improvements in cyclone tracking technology.
What does someone have to do to get the key to the city?
Cities the world over award keys to honour sports teams, community groups and personalities — it's a tradition that dates back to medieval times.
NSW Now: Another sex abuse charge for swim teacher, Grafton toddler found
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *A former Mosman swim instructor is charged with another count of sexually abusing a seven-year-old, while while a missing toddler is found after her father denies wrongdoing on Facebook.
Live: 'Who do you trust?': Morrison makes first official pitch to voters
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition leader Bill Shorten make their first official pitches to voters on day one of the federal election campaign. Follow live.
Aussie bank returns and dividends could be hit by NZ requirements, say analysts
The Australian big four banks dominate the New Zealand market and will have to comply with increased capital requirements, which UBS analysts warn will have a bigger impact than they first thought.
'It's not life or death, I just shake a bit': Young and living with Parkinson's
Port Macquarie resident Kim Dahler was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in her 40s and wants others to know life can still be fulfilling.
8,000 candidates, 900 million voters and billions of dollars — India goes to the polls today
While there are a number of key elections being held in Asia this year, none are bigger than India's, with 900 million people set to vote in the world's largest democratic exercise in history starting today.
'Good housekeeping': Government defends high-profile appointments
As preparations are underway for the election, the Federal Government rushes through 50 appointments to taxpayer-funded roles on boards, advisory councils and postings, but Labor is threatening to dump some if it wins the poll.
'Barry' the belligerent brolga is ruffling feathers in a north Queensland town
This wandering "teenager" is being a public nuisance in a north Queensland town, preventing people from entering shops, loitering, and demanding food. The only difference is, he's a waterbird more than one metre tall.
Fact Check: Have greenhouse gas emissions turned around under the Coalition?
The Energy Minister's claim on Australia's greenhouse gas emissions is problematic for a number of reasons, starting with the figures he cites. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
Aboriginal art gallery helps rediscover purpose and culture
An Aboriginal art gallery offering the work for the dole program in St George gives purpose and skills to those "at their lowest".
Tax the rich more to help the middle class, says OECD
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Higher tax rates for the wealthy could help finance reductions in the tax burden of lower-to-middle-income households, says a new OECD report.
Hells Angels linked to network behind massive Melbourne factory fire
The Melbourne factory that exploded in a chemical inferno on Friday morning is linked to another factory that went up in flames last August, according to the findings of an Environmental Protection Authority investigation.
Maggie Gyllenhaal gives a meticulously unsettling performance in The Kindergarten Teacher
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The feelgood child-prodigy drama turns sour in this disquieting film about a teacher whose admiration of her young student's talent turns obsessive.
AP Source: Feds Questioned 2 Trump Aides during Cohen Probe
Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty last summer to coordinating payments to Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels in the weeks before the presidential election.
Barr Says ‘I Think Spying Did Occur’ on Trump Campaign
His remarks give a boost to Trump and his supporters who insist his 2016 campaign was unfairly targeted by the FBI.
Man Buys $8 Million Island, Then Steals from Kmart
A man who had just bought an $8 million island off of Key West was arrested for participating in what police described as a scheme to steal $300 in household items from Kmart.
Poetry: The ending of life on this cold earth for Judy Doggett Walker
Poetry: The ending of life on this cold earth for Judy Doggett Walker Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Once, you gave life to me Hence, when a child, you were my tree of life A rock, a shining beauty, a pure heart I felt protected in my early years Little tears and no […]
IMAGINE IF A DEMOCRAT SAID THIS
Trump marvels at size of Texas: "This is a vast state ... the state's tremendous, we don't see that. I come from New York, you have Fifth Avenue and that connects to Park Avenue and its not too far away, but this is, you know, hundreds of miles between places." — Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) April 10, 2019 A Democrat who said something like this would be lambasted on Fox News and talk radio for days. The Democrat would be called an out-of-touch coastal elitist. Trump? We all know nothing like that is going to happen to him. Also note that when he talks about New York, he t... more »
The U.S. Names the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Organization and Sanctions the International Criminal Court
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Trump and John Bolton during the NATO Foreign Ministerial in Brussels, Belgium, July 2018. (Source: State Department) On April 8, the Trump administration designated the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. A few days earlier, the administration had made good on its threat to impose sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC) involved in the examination of U.S. actions in Afghanistan and Israeli actions in other c... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"To some, it looks like a giant chicken running across the sky. To others, it looks like a gaseous nebula where star formation takes place. Cataloged as IC 2944, the Running Chicken Nebula spans about 100 light years and lies about 6,000 light years away toward the constellation of the Centaur (Centaurus). *Click image for larger size.* The featured image, shown in scientifically assigned colors, was captured recently in an 11-hour exposure from a backyard near Melbourne, Australia. Two star clusters are visible: the Pearl Cluster seen on the far left, and Collinder 249 embedded in ... more »
“The Universe Is Flat” (?!)
*“The Universe Is Flat”* by Paul Rosenberg "If you haven’t heard this before, I’m sure it sounds crazy to you. It did to me too. But a serious number of rigorous experiments have established this concept and clarified it quite well: The universe really is flat. Now, as you try to wrap your mind around that, I want you to see a screenshot from Wikipedia’s “Universe” page, showing the universe’s physical characteristics: And no, that’s not there because someone hacked Wikipedia. It’s for real. Space.computs it this way: "The universe has all sorts of deformations in space-time where ... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 4/10/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 4/10/19: The Fed. Speaks! The New Monetary System, Dollar Derivatives, More” - 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/
China espionage in USA--two sagas in depth
-Greg Chung, above, was eager to help China. “He has a big heart,” his wife said. Mao statue in background. Greg Chung was at home on February 1, 2003 when the space shuttle Columbia fell from the sky. His son Jeffrey called to tell him the news: the ship had broken apart while returning to Earth, and all seven astronauts on board had died. “That’s not a good joke to make,” Chung said. An American citizen who was born in China, Chung lived with his wife, Ling, on a cul-de-sac in Orange, California. Until his retirement a few months earlier he had worked on NASA’s space-shu... more »
John Bolton Took Money From Banks Tied To Cartels, Terrorists, Iran
Financial ties raise serious questions about suitability for NSC position.
Do we really need the federal government for common sense?
"The U.S. Senate’s Judicial Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), will host a hearing, titled “Stifling Free Speech: Technology Censorship and the Public Discourse,” which will address whether social media giant Twitter and other tech companies are censoring conservative speech, including the hit pro-life movie UNPLANNED." (Carmel Communications) Do we want the government directly involved in managing a private business like cable stations and social media companies? Are they now public utilities? Cities and states stifle religious expression a... more »
Pentagon Contracts Show US Army Subsidized Production Of National Geographic’s ‘Long Road Home’
Production assistance agreements released by the Defense Department show the United States military used taxpayer money to subsidize part of the production of the National Geographic series, "The Long Road Home," and a companion documentary. The post Pentagon Contracts Show US Army Subsidized Production Of National Geographic’s ‘Long Road Home’ appeared first on Shadowproof.
Gardening In Construction Tubs & Pots
How I use construction tubs in gardening. Continue reading →
Trees – As Thermometer Or As Sun Gauge?
Do trees measure temperature with their growth rings, or do they measure sunshine? A scientific test, years in the making... Continue reading →
"The more realistic we make the framework of analysis, the more dubious the Keynesian solutions appear. The classical wisdom on savings survives Keynes’s assault; there is nothing paradoxical about thrift." #QotD
*"The more realistic we make the framework of analysis, the more dubious the Keynesian solutions appear. The classical wisdom survives [Keynes]’s assault; there is nothing paradoxical about thrift. After a speculative boom, during which people consumed beyond their means, the correct response is for all to live below their means in order to replenish their savings. In such a scenario, government efforts to prevent savings—by engaging in its own counterbalancing borrowing—simply hamper recovery."* ~ Robert Murphy, from his post '*Nothing Paradoxical About Thrift'* *RE... more »
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace
Messengers Mark and Elizabeth Prophet wrote: Me
You Go to War With What You Have
#technical Humvee c/w cannibalized Panhard AML-90 turret, at Wadi al Rabith south of Tripoli pic.twitter.com/VUNYwJhoVB — ToyotaWars (@ToyotaWars) April 7, 2019 *Business Insider/Task & Purpose:* *A Libyan militia rigged a Humvee with a monster 90mm cannon * * A Humvee sporting a cannibalized armored-car turret was spotted in Libya. * The souped-up battlewagon appeared to in the service of a militia that's involved in a recent increase in fighting in the war-torn country. There's really only one message you can send when you roll up in your neighborhood with a 90mm cannon on the ... more »
AG William Barr: “Yes, I think spying did occur” on Trump Campaign… (Video and Transcript)
Attorney General William Barr delivered stunning, albeit obviously honest, remarks during congressional testimony today in response to Democrat Senator Jeanne Shaheen about his intent to review prior intelligence activities in targeting the Trump campaign. Before getting to the video and … Continue reading →
The Racist-Reverse Racist Right Wing Three Ring Circus
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) *S*tep right up and see the right wing hate clowns spew venom in all three rings before your amazéd eyes! That was sort of the way it was on Vapidol Hill yesterday as the Democratic grownups tried to question various right wingers, two of them senior Cabinet officials. And, considering their, well, deplorable conduct, it'd be very difficult to imagine them not getting their marching orders beforehand from one Donald J. Trump, who never met a national landmark he didn't hate. "Stick to your guns an' don't let them up... more »
Netanyahu Wins Israeli Snap Election
[image: netanyahu-wins-israeli-snap-election] With nearly all votes counted, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party are the apparent winners in the snap elections in Israel.
Last of the “Doolittle Raiders” Dies in Texas
[image: last-of-the-doolittle-raiders-dies-in-texas] An era has ended with the passing of Dick Cole, the last of the men who staged the bombing raid of Tokyo in April 1942.
As Pharma Anti-fungal Drugs Fail, Is Coconut Oil Best Defense for New Deadly “Mystery Infection?”
Headlines in the corporate-sponsored "mainstream" media this past week warned the public about a new "mysterious infection" that is drug-resistant. As a recent NY Times Health Section article reported, there is allegedly a hospital cover-up of an emerging candida fungus, Candida or C. auris. It is the latest antimicrobial drug-resistant "super-bug" to emerge in hospitals and nursing homes. This time it's not about bacteria, it's a virulent form of candida. And while the corporate media, sponsored in a large degree by Big Pharma, will almost never report on natural solutions, there ...more »
Libyan Civil War -- News Updates April 10, 2019
*Euronews*: *Battle for Tripoli: Clashes continue across Libya’s capital* Eastern forces and troops loyal to the government in Tripoli continue to fight on outskirts of Libya's capital as the battle forced thousands of residents to flee their homes. The Libyan National Army (LNA) forces of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar had taken up positions in the suburbs about 11 km (7 miles) south of the centre, with steel containers and pickups with mounted machine-guns blocking their way into the city. Residents reported LNA planes buzzing Tripoli and the sound of clashes in outskirts of ... more »
Supplements Can't Prevent Cancer But They Are Linked To It
Supplements are a huge industry that ballooned after President Bill Clinton turned the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 into law and took control of the controversial industry away from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in return for a weak disclaimer that the FDA had not evaluated their claims - "This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease" all while suggesting they do exactly that. read more
Chet Raymo, “Spooked”
*“Spooked”* by Chet Raymo “The word everyone uses is "spooky." What they are talking about is entanglement, the spooky heart of quantum mechanics. You create a pair of subatomic particles, photons say, and send them on their separate ways. The particles seem to know what is happening to each other on their separate journeys. An activity performed on one particle can instantaneously change the properties of the other particle, no matter how far apart. And- this is the kicker- apparently instantaneously. Their fates are "entangled." In the latest test of entanglement, physicists enta... more »
penetrating the veil of Shakespeare
Did Francis Bacon pen the Shakepeare plays? The first credible cipher is found on page two of the *Folio*, in the play “The Tempest” [5,6]: The following cipher on page 143 of “Loves Labour's Lost” has an interesting twist [7]: [image: Love Labour's Lost, page 143] *C* is here substituted by *three*, presumably because it is the third letter of the alphabet. A=1, B=2, C=3, ... *-Coriolanus,* I, i -given in Richard Tingstad: *Summary of most convincing Bacon ciphers in Shakespeare, *2010. * .*http://www.rictin.com/a/bacon-cipher/ ...................................................... more »
"I Would Rather Have..."
"When a bull is being lead to the slaughter, it still hopes to break loose and trample its butchers. Other bulls have not been able to pass on the knowledge that this never happens and that from the slaughterhouse there is no way back to the herd. But in human society there is a continuous exchange of experience. I have never heard of a man who broke away and fled while being led to his execution. It is even thought to be a special form of courage if a man about to be executed refuses to be blindfolded and dies with his eyes open. But I would rather have the bull with his blind rage... more »
Rep Doug Collins Releases Testimony from FBI Legal Counsel James Baker Day #2….
Georgia Congressman Doug Collins releases transcripts of day #2 testimony from former FBI chief legal counsel James Baker (full pdf below). Baker was the legal advisor to FBI Director James Comey and Deputy Director Andrew McCabe during the investigation candidate … Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
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"Butterflies..."
"We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it's forever." - Carl Sagan ○ "I think humans might be like butterflies; people die every day without many other people knowing about them, seeing their colors, hearing their stories... and when humans are broken, they're like broken butterfly wings; suddenly there are so many beauties that are seen in different ways, so many thoughts and visions and possibilities that form, which couldn't form when the person wasn't broken! So it is not a very sad thing to be broken, after all! It's during the times of being broken, that you ... more »
Climate and People in the Prehistoric Arctic
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? I came across this old article from, I believe 2001, which traces the history of people in the Arctic. It’s well worth a read, and ties in nicely with yesterday’s post: ? ? Climate and People in the Prehistoric Arctic Robert…
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 9-Apr-2019
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Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 99 – 2019
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What’s Wrong with the Claim that “97% of Climate Scientists Agree” about Global Warming?
Cornwall Alliance June 8, 2017 By Neil L. Frank, Ph.D. A variety of studies have purported to find an overwhelming consensus among climate scientists on global warming. However, the studies rarely specify what it is to which the scientists agree. Usually it is nothing more than that the earth has warmed since 1800 and that …
Climate and People in the Prehistoric Arctic
By Paul Homewood I came across this old article from, I believe 2001, which traces the history of people in the Arctic. It’s well worth a read, and ties in nicely with yesterday’s post: Climate and People in the Prehistoric Arctic Robert McGhee Did past changes in climates have major effects on […]
What Happens if China Tried to Invade Taiwan?
*J. Michael Cole* *Security, Asia* Who wins? *In the end, absent a U.S. and Japanese commitment to intervene in the early stages of an attempted PLA invasion of Taiwan, there is only a slim likelihood that the Taiwanese military would be able to “defeat” its opponent in the conventional sense of the term. * A consensus seems to have developed among a large number of defense analysts in recent years arguing that despite the balance of power having shifted in China’s favor, Beijing has no intention to use its military to *invade Taiwan* and thus resolve the Taiwan “question” once... more »
Meet SkyBorg—America's Warfighting AI Pilot of the Future
*War Is Boring* *Technology, Americas* [image: By 88 Air Base Wing Public Affairs - https://www.wpafb.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1777743/xq-58a-valkyrie-demonstrator-completes-inaugural-flight/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77151944] But why does it have to sound like Skynet? As military technology advances, the human element of warfare becomes more detached from the overall system that is combat in the 21st Century. While there will always be a “guy on the ground with a gun” in any futuristic military scenario, whether or not that human... more »
How China's Military Is Becoming More Dangerous By the Day
*Wendell Minnick* *Security, * To improve the military’s ability to protect the Party from losing power, the CCP has been generous in providing the PLA with an increased budget of 10 percent per year from 2000 to 2016. *Overall the DIA report is an unclassified regurgitation of open source material, but as a Taiwan military official said after reading the report: “the report provides endorsements and confirmation of the open source information it draws from.”* TAIPEI - The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency’s 125-page report, “China Military Power – Modernizing a Force to Fight an... more »
Will Junta-Mastermind, John Brennan, Ever Face the Music?
[image: undefined] The Great Russia Deception all began with John Brennan. It was Brennan who reported “contacts… between Russian officials and persons in the Trump campaign”, just as it was Brennan who first referred the case to former FBI Director James Comey. It was also Brennan who “hand-picked” the analysts who stitched together the dodgy Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) (which said that “Putin and the Russian government aspired to help…Trump’s election chances.”) And it was Brennan who persuaded Harry Reid to petition Comey to open an investigation. At every turn, Brenn... more »
Make Donald Trump Great Again
[image: undefined] Candidate Donald Trump won the presidency because he talked tough in ways no presidential candidate has done in recent memory, maybe ever. Trump left no sacred cow unscathed with searing attacks on the Iraq War, bad trade deals, Sen. John McCain, and the most sacred cow of them all—illegal immigration. Trump’s words resonated, and millions of Americans delivered victory for Trump at the polls. As president, Trump’s words remain tough, his actions less so. Trump often praises American military heroes like Gen. George Patton; a man who subscribed to the philosophy ... more »
Same People Behind Iraq War Lies Pushed Russian Collusion
[image: undefined] *From left: Bill Kristol, Max Boot, David Frum, Elliot A. Cohen.* For more than two years they misled us. Exploiting fear and confusion after a shocking event, they warned that our country was in imminent danger at the hands of a mad man. They insisted that legitimate intelligence, including a CIA report issueda month before a national election and a dossier produced by reliable sources in the United Kingdom, proved the threat was real. The subject monopolized discussions on Capitol Hill, in the White House, and in the press. They argued that the situation was so ... more »
The Poet: Linda Pastan, "The Almanac of Last Things"
"The Almanac of Last Things" "From the almanac of last things I choose the spider lily for the grace of its brief blossom, though I myself fear brevity, but I choose The Song of Songs because the flesh of those pomegranates has survived all the frost of dogma. I choose January with its chill lessons of patience and despair- and August, too sun-struck for lessons. I choose a thimbleful of red wine to make my heart race, then another to help me sleep. From the almanac of last things I choose you, as I have done before. And I choose evening because the light clinging to the window is at its... more »
The last moments of a Starbucks worker who was gagged and dumped next to a busy Sydney road
US court extradition documents obtained by the ABC reveal a Thai man was dealing drugs before his body was found gagged and wrapped in a plastic mattress protector on the side of a busy road in western Sydney.
'It's like leaving a paedophile in a schoolyard': Family launches legal action over nursing home sex attack
The sons of an elderly woman who was sexually assaulted in her nursing home are suing the aged care provider claiming it failed to protect her from a suspected predator, with an aged care expert warning that "we somehow think of older people as less than human".
Engineers oversee removal of crane that crushed Melbourne home
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Engineers oversee an operation using two large cranes to remove a collapsed crane that crashed through the roof of a family home in Melbourne's west yesterday afternoon.
The catfish and the bride: How the Lincoln Lewis impersonator targeted her close friend
The catfish who impersonated TV actor Lincoln Lewis also stalked her school friend at the same time she was preparing to be her bridesmaid.
Pacto comercial en Asia podría firmarse en noviembre
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
10-Apr-2019 El acuerdo de libre comercio que involucra a 16 países de Asia (RCEP) se podría firmar en noviembre próximo en medio de las crecientes tensiones comerciales en el escenario global, informó hoy el secretario general de la ASEAN, Lim Jock Hoi.
Desestiman demanda contra fin de acuerdo entre El Salvador y Taiwán
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
10-Apr-2019 La corte constitucional de El Salvador desestimó hoy una demanda del sector azucarero para revertir la suspensión del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre este país y Taiwán.
Andrea Parra: “Todos los diputados del PPD rechazarán el TPP-11”
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
10-Apr-2019 La jefa de la bancada de la colectividad de oposición anticipó el escenario de votación en Sala.
Respuesta a minuta de DIRECON: Reparos sobre demandas al estado por extranjeros y protección de semillas en el marco del CPTPP
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
10-Apr-2019 Hemos señalado que la mayoría de los capítulos permite demandas contra Chile por otros Estados y todos ellos permiten demandas por parte de inversionistas. No es sólo el capítulo de inversiones.
Kahlil Gibran, "The Prophet: On Talking"
*"On Talking"* "You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts; And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime. And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered. For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly. There are those among you who seek the talkative through fear of being alone. The silence of aloneness reveals to their eyes their naked selves and they would escape. And there are those who talk, and without knowledge or forethought ... more »
Elias wants to see the footy, but he can't because of his old, broken wheelchair
Elias Anderson's wheelchair is being held together with duct tape, but five months after his NDIS plan was drawn up, the 15-year-old is still waiting for a new adult-sized chair that would allow his body to be raised to eye level.
We asked voters about the 'S' word and even if they support it, they don't all know what it is
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Red is the new black, right? Just don't ask voters to actually define it, write Simon Jackman and Shaun Ratcliff
Federal Labor's promise to abolish work for the dole scheme
The Federal Labor Party is promising that if elected it will establish a series of regional Indigenous assemblies to consult on issues including how to fix the remote jobs program.
Is Winx really the greatest of all time?
She's amassed $24 million in prize money — and on Saturday, champion mare Winx will run her last dash. So how does she stack up to racing legends like Black Caviar, Phar Lap and Makybe Diva?
Geoffrey Rush judgment looms in landmark defamation case against News Corp
The Oscar-winning actor knows what it is like to wait for box office numbers, critics' reviews and his next big role, but today may be the most important result of his life.
Government documents found on street warn of $1m blow-out
Taxpayers could face a $1m bill after the "wrong type of lift" was allegedly installed at an NT hospital, according to government documents found in a Darwin gutter.
Syrian gov’t transports oil from SDF-held areas
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 P.M.) – The Syrian government reportedly transported oil from the Al-Umar Oil Field in eastern Deir Ezzor this week. According to a source in Damascus, the Syrian government sent oil tankers to the areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in eastern Deir Ezzor. This is the second time in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New satellite images show Venezuela’s deployment of their S-300 system to key base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – The Venezuelan military have deployed more S-300 launchers to the key Capitan Manuel Rios Airbase south of Caracas. The Israel-based Image Satellite International have released new images showing the launchers that have been erected at this airbase. #Venezuela: Erected #S300 (VM) #launcher and additional activity of the battery were detected […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"I Tried My Best..."
"We are one knot in a great web of being, building out of the vast past and (with luck) continuing billions of years into the future, until the sun dies, the last of its energy reaches Earth, and our local light goes out. The most appropriate response to the world is to realize, with awe, the ferocious mystery of being alive in it. And act accordingly. The worst thing anyone should be able to say about their life is also the greatest thing anyone can say: 'I tried my best." - Carl Safina
U.S. Spy Trucks Target Indigenous on Border. Border Patrol Should Turn Cameras on Itself.
(Above) Spy truck now on Texas border where Indigenous Peoples are defending a burial place and the National Butterfly Center from the border wall being pushed by the Ultra White Supremacist placed in the presidency. U.S. Spy Trucks Target Indigenous on Border. U.S. Border Patrol Should Turn Cameras on Itself. By Brenda Norrell Censored News The US Border Patrol should turn its
This Won't Be The Final Medicare-For-All Argument-- But It Should Be
I've been all wound up this week in getting to know a whole bunch of new candidates, trying to suss out, in the immortal words of Chris Hayes "what they'll fight for" and "who they'll fight for." The other day I was on the phone with a young attorney, Marqus Cole, in Gwinnet County northwest of Atlanta. Healthcare is a big deal for him and we got down to discussing Medicare-For-All. A Bernie supporter and big fan of Pramila's new-and-impoved Medicare-For-All bill, he insisted on differentiating what Pramila and Bernie are talking about from the bumper-sticker mentality that lead... more »
Charles Van Doren, Figure in Game Show Scandals, Dies at 93
The dashing young academic's meteoric rise and fall as a corrupt game show contestant in the 1950s inspired the movie “Quiz Show.”
Trump Says Only 1 Person Is in Charge of Immigration: Him
The comments came a day after Trump said he was not looking to revive the much-criticized practice of separating migrant children from their families at the southern border, as he has privately threatened.
Irony at play – Dumpster Diving in Billionaire Alleys
Bwahaha What a bit of irony this story could become! – Over the weekend the New York Times posted a “gotcha” article entitled “In San Francisco, Making a Living From Your Billionaire Neighbor’s Trash.” What followed in the article could become one of the best Saturday Night Lives Skits ever… It satisfies the tickle meter on at least two points. It takes “Hacking” to another level! It’s also a great recycling story at a time when we need to remind people that “Green New Deal” and the old “Recycle and Save the Planet” are both losers. Why — greed, taxpayer … Continue reading →
Canadian cannabis extracts industry set to ‘explode this fall’
The marijuana extraction sector in Canada is still in “the early innings” and poised for significant growth after the federal government legalizes concentrates and edibles later this year, according to a market analyst. “What we like about extractors is that there is a long runway of growth ahead,” GMP Securities analyst Martin Landry told Marijuana […] Canadian cannabis extracts industry set to ‘explode this fall’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Memo to the Press: How Not to Screw Up on the Mueller Report
Media outside the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse waiting for the arrival of former Trump foreign policy advisor George Papadopoulos, September 2018. (Source: Flickr/Phil Roeder) Back in February, writing with Susan Hennessey and Mikhaila Fogel, we laid out “Four Principles for Reading the Mueller Report.” The report was then still vapor, a document whose preparation was widely hypothesized by most analysts and in some form required by regulation. Its expected arrival at the Justice Department had been reported by a number of news outlets, but about its content, no solid informati... more »
Hamama v. Adducci: Narrowing Habeas Relief for Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
Earlier this April, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit denied a petition for en banc rehearing in *Hamama v. Adducci*, finalizing its reversal of the district court’s preliminary injunctions staying removal of a class of Iraqi nationals. This class action habeas litigation, which has been ongoing for nearly two years, was in reaction to the Trump administration’s sudden decision to start deporting groups of people who had been living with final orders of removal in the United States for extended periods of time—in many cases, because their countries of origin had been... more »
Battlefield Libya: Fruits of US-NATO Regime Change
By Tony Cartalucci Libya is back in the news, as fighting escalates around the capital, Tripoli. Forces under the control of Khalifa Haftar – a... more »
As The Table Turns.....
Attorney General William Barr is assembling a “team” to investigate the origins of the FBI’s counterintelligence investigation into the Trump campaign, an official told Fox News on Tuesday. Republicans repeatedly have called for a thorough investigation of the FBI’s intelligence practices and the basis of the since-discredited Russian collusion narrative following the conclusion of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe — and they now appear to have assurances that a comprehensive review was underway. The rats are scrambling at the FBI and DOJ— and I do mean the Obama-Clinton rats... more »
SERRAPEPTASE: A NATURAL ENZYME THAT’S BETTER FOR PAIN & INFLAMMATION THAN CODEINE & IBUPROFEN
Share List Serrapeptase is a naturally occurring enzyme that has been used for years in Japan and Europe for reducing inflammation and pain due to surgery, trauma, and other inflammatory conditions. It can also help... The post SERRAPEPTASE: A NATURAL ENZYME THAT’S BETTER FOR PAIN & INFLAMMATION THAN CODEINE & IBUPROFEN appeared first on Healing Oracle.
If Truth Be Told How The FBI Conducted “RussiaGate”
By Catherine J. Frompovich Oh my! How the legal tables seemingly have turned. According to the prestigious online publication “The Hill,” Attorney General William Barr... more »
What the Sight of a Black Hole Means to a Black Hole Physicist.
https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-the-sight-of-a-black-hole-means-to-a-black-hole-physicist-20190410/ Advertisements
How scientists took the first picture of a black hole.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/event-horizon-telescope-black-hole-picture
Russia to launch new generation navigation satellites
https://investforesight.com/russia-to-launch-new-generation-navigation-satellites/
The World’s First Black Hole Image Vindicates Einstein’s Theory
https://futurism.com/the-byte/black-hole-image-einstein-right-relativity
Black hole seen for first time in image showing matter being sucked into timeless oblivion
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2019/04/10/black-hole-seen-first-time-image-showing-matter-sucked-timeless/
First ever black hole image released
BBC News – First ever black hole image released https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47873592
Ocean uproar: saving marine life from a barrage of noise
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01098-6?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic&utm_campaign=NGMT_2_SJH_Nature
Clive of Europe
As our old friend DB says, "Even by the BBC's anti-Brexit standards this is quite remarkable bias from the BBC's Clive Myrie": ABSOLUTE DISGRACE 😡😡😡😡 @BBCNews @BBCWorld “Crashing out! Catastrophe!” FFS you are so finished. Try and control your extreme bias @CliveMyrieBBC you Remainiac dick head. pic.twitter.com/7xL19Rsba1 — Simon Pearson #xmil #StandUp4Brexit FB (@SimonPearson961) April 10, 2019 And this time there's definitely no 'devil's advocate questioning' get-out clause for the BBC. Clive is talking to fellow BBC reporter Christian Fraser: The fundamental fact is ... more »
South Dakota Sued Over New Laws Aimed at Preventing Another Standing Rock
By Derrick Broze Civil liberties organizations and activists are pushing back against new laws which criminalize protests and free speech related to pipeline projects. In... more »
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing the White House…
President Trump delivers remarks to the media as he departs the White House for a trip to Texas. [Video and Transcript] [Transcript] – 9:28 A.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: The economy is doing very, very well. We have numbers coming … Continue reading →
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