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Crime And Punishment And #MeToo
*John Lasseter and Emma Thompson* I have no idea how reliable Radio Free Asian is-- though I would guess not very. Last week they reported that "North Korean authorities staged a public trial and shot two female fortune tellers to death last month, forcing tens of thousands of people to watch, in what appeared to be a resumption of public executions. The executions of the two women took place in March in North Hamgyong’s Chongjin city, and were aimed at forcing officials to stop patronizing fortune tellers and engaging in other 'superstitious' behavior, according to two sources who ... more »
from Richard Allan Wagner: The Lost Secret, 2009
from Richard Allan Wagner: *The Lost Secret*, 2009 http://fliphtml5.com/lnym/vbgp/basic Both Nicholas and Lady Anne had written numerous books. In one instance, however, Sir Nicholas made the mistake of allowing publication of a book in which his real name was given for its authorship. The book fell to the Queen‘s disfavor and she denied him the high honor of being promoted to her Privy Council. Thereafter, Sir Nicholas Bacon frequently lectured his children about the pitfalls of writing under one‘s own name. Veiled anonymity, masks and concealment were important theme... more »
"Steel Rain": Why You Should Run If Being Attacked by an MLRS
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* The Multiple Launch Rocket System, or MLRS, poured down deadly “Steel Rain” on Iraqi troops during the first Gulf War. On February 24, 1991, the ground phase of Operation Desert Storm began. Over the next four days, the soldiers of an international coalition, formed to eject the Iraqi army of Saddam Hussein from the neighboring nation of Kuwait, carried out a whirlwind offensive that quickly overwhelmed their foe. During this time, tens of thousands of Iraqi soldiers were taken prisoner. Many of them, arms thrust upward in a sign of... more »
The German Army is Hiring Rabbis
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] For the first time in a century, the German military is appointing Jewish chaplains. For the first time in a century, the German military is appointing Jewish chaplains. That’s right, an organization whose predecessors helped kill six million Jews in World War II will now officially have rabbis, just like the U.S. and other armies do. “As defense minister, it fills me with gratitude and joy that women and men of the Jewish faith serve in our armed forces,” announced Ursula von der Leyen, Germany’s first female defense minister (... more »
APR Podcast 14-04-2019
Harry comments on the election,news and plays Slim Dusty’s “Your countries been sold” – “OZ-CHAT” with Harry and Mike covers Julian Assange arrest, the election, peoples rights, plus more Click on the above APR sign to listen to this podcast Advertisements
Cassowary kills suspected breeder in Florida
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Authorities in Florida believe the 75-year-old was attacked after falling over close to one of the native Australian birds, which are regarded as the world's most dangerous.
Goddard tells 'flopping' Brown to 'stand up and play like a man'
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Former AFL great Brendon Goddard slams North Melbourne's Ben Brown for "flopping" and "staging" to win free kicks during his side's drought-breaking win over Adelaide.
'It's in crisis': Australia's looming problem of growing old at home
With a rapidly ageing population, few Australians have been left untouched from navigating the vast and often complicated aged-care system — be it for a parent, partner or themselves.
Man arrested for allegedly smuggling fish in a bag around his neck into Adelaide
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The Australian Border Force says a Vietnamese man was caught trying to bring an endangered fully red Asian arowana into Adelaide Airport.
'Scandalous' fashion brand goes to court over banned name
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A US clothing designer's four-letter fashion brand starts with an "F'' and rhymes with "duct". The US Government is refusing to register the "immoral" trademark, but the designer says it is "thought-provoking".
'Alicia's been wanting to come out for a while'
In a glittering hometown debut, a NSW man has claimed the crown of Bega's first drag queen — but for Elijah Mortlock, it's more than just a personal achievement.
Star Wars: Episode IX movie trailer exceeds 16m views in 24 hours
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Disney reveals the ninth and final film in the Star Wars saga will be called The Rise of Skywalker and will feature the return of evil emperor Palpatine.
Tiger Woods two off the lead heading into US Masters final round
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Francesco Molinari will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the US Masters, but Tiger Woods is lurking in a tie for second as the 14-time major winner hopes to end an 11-year major drought.
Boys aged 7 and 9 die in quad bike accidents in rural WA and Tasmania
Two young boys die in quad bike accidents on opposite sides of the country, after the ATVs they are driving roll over. The seven-year-old boy is the third West Australian to die on a quad bike in four months.
New Military Regime In Sudan Promises A Return To Civilian Government After Two Years
*Reuters*: *New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan* KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The new head of Sudan’s military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years. Protesters, however, kept up the pressure for rapid change following the overthrow of long-ruling autocrat President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday. In his first televised address, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Abdelrahman canceled a night curfew and ordered the r... more »
Wind power’s dinosaur-sized footprint in perspective
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BY CLAY MORRISON: A new infographic looks at how many wind farms each of the world’s major cities would need to power them, from Bangkok to Los Angeles. The post Wind power’s dinosaur-sized footprint in perspective appeared first on CFACT.
Large, Flightless Bird Attacks and Kills Its Fallen Owner
The San Diego Zoo’s website calls cassowaries the world’s most dangerous bird.
Afghan Taliban Announce A 'Ban' On The Red Cross And WHO In Afghanistan
A child receives polio vaccination drops during an anti-polio campaign in Kabul, Afghanistan. *RFE: **Taliban Announces 'Ban' On WHO, Red Cross Amid Vaccination Drive * The Taliban has announced a “ban” on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in areas the extremist group controls in Afghanistan. A spokesman for the militants on April 11 cited what the group called "suspicious" actions by the international organizations during a vaccination drive. "They have not stuck to the commitments they had…and they are acting suspiciousl... more »
Mark Meadows: IG Horowitz Has Interviewed Kortan, Pientka and Three Others – Also Trump Has Never Read any Documents Related to Declassification…
Representative Mark Meadows and ¹Byron York had a podcast discussion yesterday that contains some interesting information. [Podcast Available Here] Much like Byron York himself the hour long conversation targets the DC crustless triangle sandwich & white wine spritzer audience, where … Continue reading →
The ‘PENCIL’ Act
I’m very proud of Rep. Matt Gaetz, who is the congressman that represents my district. He is a strong conservative and a staunch Pro- Trumper. Last week he revealed a new resolution aimed at removing House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff from his position, and he took a much deserved dig at Schiff-for-brains in doing so. He targeted Schiff for his part in pushing the collusion theory between the Trump campaign and Russia and used Trump’s nickname for the California Democrat to introduce it Wednesday. Gaetz explained his resolution, titled “Preventing Extreme Negligence w... more »
CIA Director In Afghanistan To Discuss Expanding The Agency's Intelligence Presence
*Photo: *CIA Director Gina Haspel *CNN:* *CIA director visits Afghanistan to discuss expanding US intelligence presence* CIA Director Gina Haspel visited Afghanistan this week to discuss a number of issues including maintaining and possibly expanding the US intelligence presence in the country, according to sources familiar with the visit. Haspel's visit comes as the Trump administration remains actively engaged in peace talks with the Taliban and just days after three US service members were killed by an improvised explosive device near Bagram Air Base. The Taliban claimed respo... more »
A Strong Indicator of Economic Well-Being
For over a week, some neighbors of mine up the street put 3 nice-looking chairs in front of their house. It was their way of inviting passersby on a busy street to take the chairs. As I said, though, the chairs were there for over a week. I think they were finally picked up […] The post A Strong Indicator of Economic Well-Being appeared first on Econlib .
Game of Thrones Meets International Relations: A Match Made In Heaven?
*Matthew Reisener* *Security, Americas* Game of Thrones has been rightfully celebrated as a triumph of cinematic television, but it also deserves recognition for its ability to vividly portray the complexities of international politics in ways seldom seen in mainstream productions. George R. R. Martin, author of the acclaimed *A Song of Ice *and Fire book series which has been brilliantly adapted for television as HBO’s *Game of Thrones*, is fond of invoking a quote by William Faulkner that, “The only thing worth writing about is the human heart in conflict with itself.” While b... more »
The Path Forward in Iraq: What Robert A. Pape Thinks
*Robert A. Pape* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The 2003 Iraq invasion created enduring terrorism that will continue until Iraq’s Sunnis have genuine political, economic and social self-determination. *Editor’s Note: This is a submitted response to the *National Interest’s* symposium on Iraq after sixteen years of war. Check out all the responses we gathered here.* The United States invasion of Iraq in 2003 is America’s biggest foreign policy disaster since the Vietnam War. None of the stated goals—preventing weapons of mass destruction, spreading stable democracies, e... more »
America Must Counter China's Great Power Threat with Military Strength
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] We must force Beijing to realize that the dawn of the Chinese century is no longer upon us. Obama talked of pivoting to Asia. Donald Trump made Asia pivot to America. In the last two years, Trump has done much to increase U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific region. But much more needs doing. A fast start is well and good, the Indo-Pacific contest is a marathon, not a sprint. Washington needs to seriously think how the United States can sustain the regional strategy over the long term—well past 2020. The goal is simple. Beijin... more »
Taliban Spring Offensive Underway In Afghanistan
*Reuters:* *Fighting across Afghanistan as Taliban opens offensive before talks* KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban forces attacked the northern Afghan city of Kunduz on Saturday, a day after the launch of their annual spring offensive, as fighting intensified across the country ahead of the next round of peace talks with U.S. representatives. Heavy fighting has been going on for weeks but the announcement of the spring offensive while peace talks were due was a blow to any hopes of a quick agreement and was criticized as “reckless” by U.S. special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad. Taliban ... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-04-12
This is a summary of 20 AMN articles on the following subjects: ISIS, Russia, Spetsnaz, Bolton, China, Iran, Maduro, US, Venezuela, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Aoun, Golan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Gaza, Israeli Sniper, Palestinian Child Killed, Idlib, Egypt, Pompeo, Israel, Hama, Armenia, GNA, Haftar, Libya, LNA, Baghdadi, Aleppo, Turkey. Categories covered in this brief: World-News, Iran, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Artist Shen Quan (Nanpin) and the small window of opportunity in Japan
Artist Shen Quan (Nanpin) and the small window of opportunity in Japan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Chinese artist Shen Quan (Nanpin) had a limited opportunity and a narrow window to view Japanese culture. This is based on entering the narrow window of Nagasaki for roughly two years because Japan was mainly isolated […]
Third WA quad bike death in four months as 7yo dies in rollover
A seven-year-old boy dies after the quad bike he is riding on a property in Western Australia's South West rolls over, making him the third person to die on a WA farm in an ATV accident since December.
Tasmania Police investigates body found on side of road
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A man believed to be aged in his 20s is found dead on the side of the Colebrook Road in Richmond, north of Hobart.
Federal Government urged to 'stump up' for wilderness bushfire funds
Extra funding has been announced to help Tasmanian communities recover from the summer's devastating bushfires, but it remains unclear whether there will be any additional money for firefighting in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.
Mardi Gras legend who famously asked 'why don't we have a street party?' dies aged 90
Ron Austin, a gay rights activist who had a major role in the beginnings of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras dies at the age of 90 — prompting loving tributes.
Plane with world's longest wingspan takes off for maiden flight
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The giant six-engine Stratolaunch jet, with a 117-metre wingspan, is designed to launch small satellites while in the air and the test flight brings to life a dream held by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
Members of equine community say more needs to be done to ramp up safety
Inquests into the deaths of two teenage horse riders will be held later this year amid a push for greater safety measures to be rolled out in the equestrian sector.
WA woman turns to church as GPs remain cautious on medicinal cannabis
What do you do when you hear whispers in your community that medicinal cannabis relieves pain but you can't get hold of any? You go to your church and ask if anyone can help.
One man dead, another critical after shooting outside Melbourne nightclub
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One man is dead and another is fighting for life after a drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in Melbourne's inner south this morning. Police are investigating possible links to a black Porsche SUV which was later found burnt out in Melbourne's north.
John Dermer celebrates five decades of producing ceramic works
"One of Australia's great living potters" whose work is displayed around the world in homes, galleries and private collections is honoured with an exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.
What happens when your favourite dog beach becomes too popular?
For many people living along coastal Australia, taking their dog for a beach walk is an important part of daily life, but on the Gold Coast the growing human and dog populations are causing problems on the sand.
Albert Hall may be no more but you can help its memory live on
Brisbane's Albert Hall may have paled in comparison to its famous London namesake, but one man is making it his mission to track down its secrets and stories.
California Screamin' Brutal Attack on Boy with Autism
THE MAYOR'S SON WAS ARRESTED. WTF is wrong with these teens??? What have YEARS of feel good do nothing autism "awareness" and blue lights and TV shows showing a unicorn version of autism done for OUR CHILDREN WHO FACE A... more »
International Criminal Court Will Not Probe U.S. Actions In Afghanistan
#ICC refuses to investigate crimes in #Afghanistan including US torture. We condemn this shameful and unacceptable decision! pic.twitter.com/a1Q6URG9cC — FIDH (@fidh_en) April 12, 2019 *NPR:* *World Criminal Court Rejects Probe Into U.S. Actions In Afghanistan * A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has rejected a request to proceed with investigating possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Afghanistan, including those allegedly involving U.S. armed forces and the CIA. This is in response to a request from ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda in 2017, a prosp... more »
Reuters Propaganda Headline: “Man Arrested After Boy Falls from Balcony”?….
This is infuriating…. Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda is charged with attempted homicide after throwing a random five-year-old boy from the third level of the Mall of America. How does Reuters present the story: (Reuters Tweet – Story) The Minnesota Mall of … Continue reading →
Report: U.S. Military Mission In Somalia Is Likely To Not Be Completed Until 2026
Somali national army soldiers stand in formation during a logistics course graduation ceremony. Soldiers from Somali's advanced infantry DANAB battalion spent 14 weeks training with the U.S. 10th Mountain division on the importance of logistical operation as well as the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. (Photo by MC2 (SW/AW) Evan Parker. Released) CNN: *US military mission in Somalia could take seven years to complete* (CNN) This week President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending a presidential declaration of a national emergency concerning Somalia for anot... more »
Association for Progress in Freedom on “Climate Change” and “Climate Protection”
The falsification of the radiative greenhouse gas effect By: Tom D Tamarkin We have aligned the Great Climate Debate Mango project and EnergyCite with Vereins Fortschritt in Freiheit e.V. zu „Klimawandel“ und „Klimaschutz“ or the Association for Progress in Freedom on “Climate Change” and “Climate Protection” (APFC) in cologne, Germany. APFC’s position on AGW/climate change …
It's Hard Staying Focused On Issues In The Midst Of Trump's 10-Ring Circus-- But Bernie Is Staying On Message
How does Trump get people to not think about his disastrous economic policies, built on an entirely wasteful deficit that has nearly doubled to a trillion dollars since he occupied the White House? His pathetic circus routine has done the trick in a general sort of way. No one seems to be paying attention, for example, to his trade agenda with new outages come out every day, often more than one a day. Yesterday, for example, Jake Tapper broke the news that a senior White House source-- probably Kushner-in-law or someone trying to get Kushner-in-law in trouble-- leaked the news th... more »
Aprill 13:Don't "keep right on to the end of the road."
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/climate-change-atlantic-ocean-dfo-report-1.5094133 Nah. There ain't no climate change. If there were, New Brunswick's Mr. Irving would have told us in all them provincial newspapers he owns. And he's smarter than them scientists. He had two years of university. So there. _______________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/arctic-warmest-in-10000- years-1.5094392 Note that this is the kind of story that CBC carries frequently. Most of the commercial news media don't. (I guess they don't want to ... more »
The Search For Japan's Crashed F-35 Continues
© REUTERS / Mandatory credit Kyodo *Warzone/The Drive:* *Here's Everything We Know About The Ongoing Search For Japan's Crashed F-35 (Updated)* The search and rescue effort continues for the F-35 and its pilot with a U-2 spy plane and submarine rescue vessel joining the effort. It has been four days since the crash of a Japan Air Self Defense Force F-35A. Here's what we have to report, but before you start reading the update, make sure you read our original post linked here to get caught up. Details regarding the crash remain scarce. Keep in mind that data surrounding tracking F... more »
Trump Supporters Are Hurting Assange With Their 4-D Chess Talk
At a time when everyone should be out in the streets shaking the earth and protesting the Trump administration’s prosecution of Julian Assange for exposing US war crimes, those who continue to support this president have one message and one message only when it comes […]
An anti-feminist wave in Indonesia’s election?
Socially conservative female candidates are making their mark in the 2019 legislative elections. The post An anti-feminist wave in Indonesia’s election? appeared first on New Mandala.
Argentina Was Almost the First Country to Develop a Small, Supersonic Cruise Missile (Way Back in 1960)
*War Is Boring* *Security, Latin America* A strange tale. Argentina was almost the first country to develop a small, supersonic cruise missile. Way back in 1960. On May 30 of that year, Dr. Reimar Horten — a former warplane designer for Nazi Germany — met with officials at the Aerotechnical Institute of Argentina’s Military Aircraft Factory, or FMA, to propose what he described as “supersonic flying bomb.” Horten had emigrated to Argentina after World War II, leaving behind his brother, an equally accomplished aeronautical engineer. Although Horten cast his flying bomb as a log... more »
I’ve Been to War But I Cannot Imagine the Hell That Was Stalingrad
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Europe* World War II's most terrifying tale. *After the Red Army stopped the Nazis at the Volga, they would push the Germans back, relentlessly, for the next two years, culminating with the destruction of Berlin, the death of Adolf Hitler and the end of the war.* Since July 2012, the world has watched in horror as the *once-beautiful* and vibrant Syrian city of Aleppo has been transformed into a perpetual battlefield. Those killed in Aleppo, as well as throughout the rest of Syria during the civil war, are reported to be *approximately 300,000*. Duri...more »
The Weakening Of Earth’s Magnetic Field Has Greatly Accelerated
Earth’s magnetic field is getting significantly weaker, the magnetic north pole is shifting at an accelerating pace, and scientists readily admit that a sudden pole shift could potentially cause “trillions of dollars” in damage. Today, most of us take the… Continue reading →
Morehouse to accept women who think they are men
In the name of inclusiveness, the nation's only all male black college will be accepting women who think they are men. Black women have historically had a much higher rate of college entry and graduation than black men. 71 percent of master’s degrees and 65 percent of all doctorates awarded to black students go to black women. Why do they need to take up slots intended for black men when there are plenty of co-ed schools? Why not just make Morehouse co-ed? https://ux.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2019/04/13/morehouse-college-transgender/39341305/
"The Wandering Male Versus Female Brain"
*"The Wandering Male Versus Female Brain"* by NeuroKüz "There has certainly been a good amount of controversy over the science of sex differences and the brain. Pop-science books such as 'The Male Brain' and 'The Female Brain' that emphasize (and probably exaggerate) sex differences have drawn major criticism. A couple of books expose flaws in the stereotypical 'men think about sex every 5 seconds because they are programmed to' theory and related ideologies. The above figure summarizes the well-accepted theory of male versus female brain function. A study of brain activity in male... more »
U.S. President Trump And North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Are Both Open To Having A Thrid Summit
I agree with Kim Jong Un of North Korea that our personal relationship remains very good, perhaps the term excellent would be even more accurate, and that a third Summit would be good in that we fully understand where we each stand. North Korea has tremendous potential for....... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 13, 2019 ....extraordinary growth, economic success and riches under the leadership of Chairman Kim. I look forward to the day, which could be soon, when Nuclear Weapons and Sanctions can be removed, and then watching North Korea become one of the most successful... more »
The 'Fixer' and the 'X factor' will be notable absentees this federal election
For the first time in more than 20 years, colourful and charismatic politicians Nick Xenophon and Christopher Pyne will be missing from the federal election campaign trail.
Hundreds of fish die in eastern Victoria
A mass fish kill near an internationally-recognised lake is due to natural causes such as salinity, authorities say.
An epic filibuster was just the start of an ethical showdown looming in WA politics
A marathon speech to delay surrogacy laws is a preview of what we can expect when a highly-charged debate around WA's voluntary euthanasia bill is tackled by the state's politicians, writes Jacob Kagi.
'As dry as a chip': How the weather is affecting our fruit and vegetables
Autumn is upon us, which means it's time to plant your sweet peas, broad beans and lettuce so they can establish well before the frosts. Or is it?
'Humans are trickable and so are machines': The race to fool AI
As more of daily life moves not only online but into the orbit of intelligent machines, computer scientists and lawyers are debating a fuzzy line: when are you hacking a computer and when are you simply tricking it?
North Korea open to fresh talks but only if the US has the 'right attitude'
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Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump may talk about their "excellent" relationship, but the North Korean leader warns "hostile policies" will not work in trying to get his country to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
'Significantly higher': Spotlight on noise levels at Sydney's new airport
The noise levels at the new Western Sydney Airport could be "significantly higher" than the Federal Government predicted ahead of approving its construction, a study finds.
Cherry wine taking off in the 'Little Italy' of New South Wales
Cherry wine is taking off in the Hilltops wine region, which has been dubbed the 'Little Italy' of New South Wales.
'We need help': How the health system forgot these families
Meet Payden, who is two weeks old and one of 21,000 babies born into regional NSW towns every year who, on average, have a lower life-expectancy than their counterparts in the city.
Scientists discover wombats on Tasmania's islands are one of three subspecies
A small island off Tasmania's coast has become a haven for a subspecies of wombat only found on one other island in Australia, and they're one of three genetically different wombat subspecies.
Ardern seen as role model but not necessarily for career in politics
Amid the long-running conversation about the lack of female representation in Parliament, eight young women with a passion for social change discuss whether they'd consider a career in politics.
Do whales buried on beaches really attract sharks?
Scientists have spent two years carrying out tests using decomposing whale flesh to test the common perception that buried carcasses attract sharks to beaches.
Fly fishing in the Land of One Thousand Lakes
Tasmania's Central Plateau holds a special allure for fly fishers the world over. For author and fishing identity Greg French there's no better place to catch a fish, but that's under threat from the whirring blades of a helicopter access proposal.
Recycling industry demands federal action as mountains of rubbish build up
There are plenty of examples of successful recycling operations in Australia. Why isn't more being done asks Phillip Lasker.
“Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.”
*Demosaurus Hypocriticus - (Bozo Sapien)* I'm shocked, shocked I tell you, that democrats and the ivory tower media are making such a fuss about DJT's proposal to send illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities. This the liberals and media should be applauding! Sanctuary cities actively invite illegals to come there for safety, and all the president proposes is sending those cities more of what they said they were willing to take, and he's even throwing in free shipping. After all, Sanctuary city leaders, and apparently indirectly city voters, have been willing to provide the millions o... more »
Animal Protein Linked to Death in Those with Cancer, Diabetes, and Heart Disease
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WHY RED TEA IS BETTER THAN GREEN TEA ?
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Keto Rash | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Twenty Minutes in Nature is Enough to Cut Stress Hormone Levels.
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Flashback 2008 – Climate change study predicts refugees fleeing into Antarctica
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood Flashback to the Telegraph in 2008: ? Climate change will force refugees to move to Antarctica by 2030, researchers have predicted. Among future scenarios are the Olympics being held in cyberspace and central Australia being abandoned, according to the think tank report.…
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 12-Apr-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 102 – 2019
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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Shakes Up The Leadership In His Government
General view of the 14th Supreme People's Assembly of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea held at the Mansudae Assembly Hall in Pyongyang April 11, 2019 photo released on April 12, 2019 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS *Reuters:** Kim Jong Un consolidates power as North Korea shuffles leadership* SEOUL (Reuters) - In one of the biggest leadership shake-ups in years, North Korea named a new nominal head of state and a new premier, and gave leader Kim Jong Un a new title, state media reported on Friday, moves analysts said solidify Kim’s gri... more »
Jay Sekulow: “Three” FISA Applications Were Denied in 2016 and What This Means…
During a rater innocuous podcast discussion panel yesterday, one of President Trump’s personal lawyers Jay Sekulow mentioned the FBI had three FISA applications denied by the FISA court in 2016. [Podcast Here – Note comment at 25:05] The denials were … Continue reading →
Windy, wet and stormy
The big storm system currently plaguing the Southern states has been parked over our home since the small hours of this morning. All day, the wind's been blowing out of the north, with gusts reaching 30+ mph. It rained pretty much non-stop all morning, although that's died down to occasional showers this afternoon. Our back yard fence has taken a beating. It's metal, with no gaps for the wind to filter through, so it's been hit harder than the wood fences our neighbors use. We're going to have to repair or replace the double rear gates, and probably at least one fence panel. T... more »
For Whom the Bell Tolls – Democrat Aide pleads guilty to Doxxing
The personal information of several Republican senators who sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee was published online in the middle of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s testimony. On October 4, 2018, news broke of a criminal complaint and then the arrest of Jackson Cosko, an unpaid Sheila Jackson Lee intern, who the local police department investigated and traced to be the owner of the account that released the information from within the Senate chambers. According to her people, Cosko had only been in her DC office about a month. But he had also held positions with former Se... more »
Flashback 2008 – Climate change study predicts refugees fleeing into Antarctica
By Paul Homewood Flashback to the Telegraph in 2008: Climate change will force refugees to move to Antarctica by 2030, researchers have predicted. Among future scenarios are the Olympics being held in cyberspace and central Australia being abandoned, according to the think tank report. Forum for the Future, a research body committed to sustainable […]
Will President Trump Transfer Detained Migrants To Sanctuary Cities?
“We are giving very strong consideration to having people, after a 20 day period--because legally we’re not allowed to hold them for more than that--we will move them to sanctuary cities.” -President Trump on plan to release immigrants in DHS custody in sanctuary cities. pic.twitter.com/XYa6b7bCg0 — CSPAN (@cspan) April 12, 2019 *WNU Editor:* A part of me is saying that this is another Trump multi-stage trolling effort, and that he is not going to transfer hundreds of thousands of detained migrants to sanctuary cities.. Another part of me is saying that President Trump is serious... more »
Musical Interlude: Catherine Duc, “One Autumn Day”
Catherine Duc, “One Autumn Day” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZDlD5MGynE
Begum yet more questions
The BBC and Sky were immensely proud of their Shamima Begum 'scoops'. They'd got to speak to her, interview her and report her comments, plus the pleas of her family and her jihadi husband on her behalf. But tonight it's *The Sunday Telegraph *and the *Mail on Sunday *who appear to have *really *taken the story forward and cast serious doubts on her claim to have been an innocent abroad - a mere jihadi bride. The *Sunday Telegraph *reports "well-placed" Syrian sources, some of whose claims (they say) have been confirmed by Western intelligence, stating that Miss Begum was well-know... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"These are galaxies of the Hercules Cluster, an archipelago of island universes a mere 500 million light-years away. Also known as Abell 2151, this cluster is loaded with gas and dust rich, star-forming spiral galaxies but has relatively few elliptical galaxies, which lack gas and dust and the associated newborn stars. The colors in this remarkably deep composite image clearly show the star forming galaxies with a blue tint and galaxies with older stellar populations with a yellowish cast. *Click image for larger size.* The sharp picture spans about 3/4 degree across the cluster cent... more »
"At The End Of The Day..."
"Maybe we're not supposed to be happy. Maybe gratitude has nothing to do with joy. Maybe being grateful means recognizing what you have for what it is. Appreciating small victories. Admiring the struggle it takes to simply be a human. Maybe, we're thankful for the familiar things we know. And maybe, we're thankful for the things we'll never know. At the end of the day, the fact that we have the courage to still be standing is reason enough to celebrate." - "Grey's Anatomy"
"The Hound In The Kennel"
*"The Hound In The Kennel"* by John James "In my experience most of us take whatever frightens us or makes us uncomfortable and push it out of sight. This puts it into the unconscious. It does not disappear, but just lies in waiting like a faithful hound until let out. Meanwhile the conscious part can go on living as if nothing had happened. But as Carl Jung pointed out so perspicaciously, the hound keeps howling from the depth and thereby influences all that we do. So we can’t go on as before. We may try to carry on as always, but in truth everything we do is influenced by the un... more »
A Rocket Deal That Will Make Waves in the South China Sea
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/40597819333/sizes/l] Here is what you need to know. *What Happened* The waters of the South China Sea could soon be heating up once more. This week, the South China Morning Post reported that the United States and the Philippines discussed the placement of an upgraded High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the contested body of water to defend against China's militarization of its artificial islands in the area. The report, however, said Washington and Manila failed to reach a deal beca... more »
A Proposed Missouri Law Requiring Residents To Own an AR-15 Is Not What It Seems
*Task and Purpose* *Security, United States* Here is the real story. A new bill introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives would require a significant number of state residents own "at least one" AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with the help of a hefty tax break — except it won't ever get off the ground. The so-called "McDaniel Militia Act," introduced by State Rep. Andrew McDaniel last week, would mandate all adult Missourians between the ages of 18 and 35 (and not already prohibited from owning a firearm) acquire an AR-15 rifle within a year of the legislation's passage. ... more »
"It's Not Until The End..."
"Using time, pressure and patience, the universe gradually changes caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls, and coal into diamonds. You're being worked on too, so hang in there. Just because something isn't apparent right now, doesn't mean it isn't happening. It's not until the end do you realize, sometimes your biggest blessings were disguised by pain and suffering. They were not placed there to break you, but to make you." - "The Angel Affect" "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly." - Richard Bach
Dimon in the Rough
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In his annual letter to shareholders, distributed last week, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon took aim... more »
“24 Life Lessons By An Old Greek Shepherd”
*“24 Life Lessons By An Old Greek Shepherd”* by George Giotis, Greece by Greeks *1. “The road to the destination is never straight.* To reach out to the winter shelter someone must take a lot of turns, travel along rough roads, suffer losses. You have to make sure that you always take food supplies with you. *2. Leave the past behind.* If a wolf eats your goat, you can't do anything about it. Just make sure that next time you will be more careful. *3. Don't live just for saving money and don't be stingy.* Don't postpone the tasting of joy for future times. Do it now, while you are... more »
Fiber for Internet: When Small Cells are Added, It’s Not Safe At All
By B.N. Frank Activist Post published another article about this in December, “What is Dark Fiber?” You may not be aware of this but The...more »
Georgetown Students Vote to Pay Guilt Tax for Jesuit Slave Sale in 1838
[image: georgetown-students-vote-to-pay-guilt-tax-for-jesuit-slave-sale-in-1838] If you’re a fourth or fifth generation Irish boy at Georgetown University, whose ancestors came to America after the abolition of slavery, the school may punish you for an injustice in which neither you nor your ancestors were involved.
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"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
The Poet: Grace Schulman, “Blessed Is The Light”
*“Blessed Is The Light”* “Blessed is the light that turns to fire, and blessed the flames that fire makes of what is burns. Blessed the inexhaustible sun, for it feeds the moon that shines but does not burn. Praised be hot vapors in earth's crust, for they force up mountains that explode as molten rock and cool like love remembered. Holy is the sun that strikes sea, for surely as water burns life and death are one. Holy the sun, maker of change, for it melts ice into water that bruises mountains, honing peaks and carving gullies. Sacred is the mountain that promises permanence but chan... more »
"We Are In The Hands...."
"We are in the hands of those gods, those monsters, those giants: our thoughts." - Victor Hugo
Take More Care: Did the President Tell Subordinates to Violate the Law?
President Trump attends a briefing with then-U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan at CBP’s National Targeting Center in Sterling, Virginia, Feb. 2. DHS photo by Jetta Disco On April 5, President Trump met with officials from the Department of Homeland Security at a U.S. Border Patrol station in Calexico, California. According to CNN, the president told Border Patrol agents that they should disobey court orders and turn back asylum seekers at the border. CNN also reports, as does the New York Times, that Trump also instructed then-Commissioner of Customs ... more »
unless love had the built-in self-defense
* Blessed *hearts, unless love had the built-in self-defense of its own self-preservaion the fallen ones would long ago have swallowed it up. But it was not to be; and it could not be; and it cannot. For you see, the ruby ray itself is the eesential, I say, *essential* element of love whereby all anti-love as hatred is turned in upon itself and self-consumed. Therefore by the right hand of Serapis I send the ruby ray as radiating light, as the corona of this sphere of Our causal body, even the causal body of the Great White Brotherhood! Enter into Our love and realize the ... more »
Glamorama by Bret Easton Ellis
Broadsheet litcrits consider *Glamorama* among the blackest of Bret Easton Ellis's sheep. It's over long, it's repetitive, it goes nowhere, it's needlessly graphic, and dwells too hard on the superficiality of consumer culture like so many novels have done. For a novel heavily and self-consciously laden with mid-late 90s fashionistas, getting panned as unoriginal and derivative upon publication is pain indeed. Yet this is to miss a trick. *Glamorama* is a novel of its time, like all novels are, and was absolutely tethered to the contemporary *zeitgeist*. The 'critique of consumeris... more »
Number Fourteen – Pete Buttigieg Enters Presidential Race Sunday…
Spoiler Alert…. Pete Buttigieg is officially set to kick off his entry into the 2020 Democrat presidential primary with big announcement tomorrow. However, FEC filings by his campaign yesterday showed his pre-annouced intent, he’s running. There was a ton of … Continue reading →
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At 14, Anna befriended her catfish online. This is how she got hooked
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It is hard to understand what kind of person becomes a catfish but perhaps it's even harder to understand how someone could fall victim. It's easier than you think, write Dr Eric Vanman and Samantha Lo Monaco
Even early monks knew about the art of distraction — long before Netflix arrived
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The earliest monks had plenty of experience of distraction and inattention, even though they couldn't blame it on social media or streaming services.
The new road driving travellers into the mouths of maneaters
The waters around Shoal Bay — those which surround Gunn Point — account for roughly a quarter of the Territory Parks and Wildlife rangers' annual crocodile count. Now, with a new $40 million road to the region, have the safety risks been properly assessed?
'Something terrible has happened': Aged care resident assaulted by nurse
Dorothy Major was too scared to call for help. The man who had just sexually assaulted her was a nurse, and chances were, if she pressed an emergency buzzer he would be the one who came back.
What would an endometriosis blood test mean for patients?
Experts say there are some "serious question marks" around the idea of an endometriosis blood test. Here's why.
'They were back to being black': The land withheld from returning Indigenous soldiers
Indigenous soldiers returning home from the horrors of World War I were plunged headlong into another long-running battle.
In some parts of Indonesia, others vote on your behalf — here's why
In Indonesia's upcoming presidential elections this week, thousands of West Papuans will vote using a traditional communal method known as the "noken" system, which has been criticised as undemocratic and open to manipulation.
RBA baffled by the tension between a weak economy and strong employment
The RBA seems to be getting a bit twitchy about the tension between strong employment and low wage growth. The next couple of months are crucial about whether interest rates are going up or down.
School or terror training camp? The madrasa that brought the world closer to nuclear war
In the mountains of north-east Pakistan sits a humble religious school for boys. But did it push the country perilously close to war with a nuclear enemy next door?
“The hand of democracy chokes the neck of freedom.” – Maria Zakharova
The indictment sweeps in activities that are not just lawful but essential to press freedom; activities like cultivating sources, protecting sources’ identities, and communicating with sources securely. The post “The hand of democracy chokes the neck of freedom.” – Maria Zakharova appeared first on The Duran.
"We are entering a dangerous social condition in which the direct expression of opinions that conflict – or merely seem to conflict – with a narrow set of orthodoxies is instantly punished by a band of self-appointed vigilantes. We are being cowed into abject conformity around a dubious set of official doctrines and told to adopt a world view that we cannot examine for fear of being publicly humiliated by the censors." #QotD
*"Then there is Islamophobia. It seems that by questioning this word and pointing to its origin in the Muslim Brotherhood’s propaganda campaigns I am somehow showing myself to be guilty of the offence that it describes. I deplore the current use of this word, since it implies that there is some peculiar and irrational state of mind from which all objections to Islam proceed. I myself distinguish Islam, as a faith and a way of life, from the radicals who commit crimes in its name. I have a respect and tenderness towards the first of those, and a hatred of the second. But it is inc... more »
Trump And Jewish Americans
The last time I was in a synagogue was in 2016 in St Petersburg when I went to see if I could reconnect with my grandfather's spirit, who had spent his last night in his native Russia there before fleeing to America as a young boy in 1905. Nice building but my grandfather's spirit wasn't there. He wasn't very religious and his spirit would be more likely to be hanging out in a socialist workers club. He identified as a Jew, as do I, proudly so, if not religiously. I have to admit that a week ago, I was incensed with Adelson's Kapo Klub Konclave in Las Vegas, incensed enough to writ... more »
Get Ready: Russia Will Soon Try to Kill a Satellite
*Nathan Levine* *Security, Europe* [image: Russian President Putin watches the launch of a missile during naval exercises in Russia's Arctic North on board the nuclear missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky. Russian President Vladimir Putin watches the launch of a missile during naval exercises in Russia's] And that's a big deal. On March 27 India conducted its first live anti-satellite missile test, successfully destroying one of its own satellites in low Earth orbit with a modified ballistic missile. The test shocked international observers and demonstrated the growing importance of majo... more »
The Marines Are Eyeing A Speedboat That Transforms Into A Spy Sub
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* Really? There’s nothing more fearsome than the sight of battle-hardened Marines storming an enemy beach, but even the service’s tried-and-true ship-to-shore maneuvers need for 21st-century warfare. Thanks to some engineering ingenuity, the Marine Corps may have found a new vehicle of choice for amphibious assaults. *(This article **originally appeared** at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on** Twitter**. This article first appeared in 2017.)* As part of the Ship-To-Shore Maneuver Exploration and Experimentation (S2ME2) Advanced Naval... more »
Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore
A month and a half ago, upon witnessing Representative Ilhan Omar being targeted by the bipartisan Zionist and war by any means caucus, I jumped to action and defended her from bigots who weaponized antisemitism in order to silence criticism of Israel’s policies. Realizing that politicians have perfected the art of using human suffering as human shields in order to deflect attention from their insidious policies, I pushed back strongly against a coordinated campaign to… The post Why I’m Not Defending Representative Ilhan Omar Anymore appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
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