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Lebanon comes to Syria’s aid despite threat of US sanctions
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – Earlier this week, Lebanon played a major role in aiding the people of Syria who are greatly effected by the ongoing fuel crisis and harsh sanctions imposed by western nations. Despite being threatened with sanctions if they were to aid Damascus in any way, the Lebanese government stepped up to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military should regain control over northeast Syria: Lavrov
Moscow believes the Syrian government should regain control over the country’s northeastern region as soon as possible, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. “There is a need to resolve the issue concerning the country’s northeast and the left bank of the Euphrates River in order to… ensure the restoration of the legitimate government’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, Iran, And China Have Agreed On Spheres Of Influence In Syria
In a high-profile meeting with Syrian President Beshar al-Assad in Tehran on Monday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran considers backing for Syria in the face of the grand coalition of the U.S., Europe and their regional allies against Damascus as a support for the resistance movement and Tehran is proud of this. Tehran Times *Igor A. Matveev, Al-Monitor:* *Can Russia, Iran, China agree on division of roles in Syria reconstruction?* Syrian Minister of Transport Ali Hammoud met with Chinese Ambassador to Syria Qi Qianjin in Damascus on April 10. Hammo... more »
Animal Farm by George Orwell
A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned The post Animal Farm by George Orwell appeared first on OYE Alternative News .
Title III of the LIBERTAD Act no longer suspended as of May 2
Secretary Mike Pompeo formally denounces Cuba in a State Department press briefing. (first four minutes) Secretary Pompeo on Twitter: For 22+ years, Title III of the LIBERTAD Act was suspended in the hope the Cuban regime would transition to democracy. But the @realDonaldTrump Administration recognizes reality—dictators see appeasement as weakness. President Obama’s attempt to moderate the regime didn’t work. 6:50 AM – 17 Apr 2019 Effective May 2, under Title III of the LIBERTAD Act, U.S. citizens will be able to bring lawsuits against persons trafficking in property that was confisc... more »
Biden has to explain past position on busing!
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019As if someone supports it today:* Are people able to change, to grow, in the course of living their lives? We were struck by Jonathan Martin's report in today's New York Times about the Fritz Hollings funeral. First Joe Biden, then James Clyburn, said the former governor and senator had changed during the course of his life. More specifically, the two men said that Hollings had changed in his attitudes about "race." Since Clyburn is black and Hollings, like Biden, was white, Clyburn's statement might have been more significant: MARTIN (4/17/19):* On Tues... more »
"How It Really Is"
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NPR: Scientists restore some function in the brains of dead pigs
The image on the left shows the brains of pigs that were untreated for 10 hours after death, with neurons appearing as green, astrocytes as red and cell nuclei as blue. The image on the right shows cells in the same area of brains that, four hours after death, were hooked up to a system […] The post NPR: Scientists restore some function in the brains of dead pigs appeared first on Health Nut News.
NPR: Nearly 60 doctors, other medical workers charged in federal opioid sting
The Justice Department just announced that federal prosecutors are charging 60 doctors, pharmacists, medical professionals and others in connection with alleged opioid pushing and health care fraud. In total,31 doctors, seven pharmacists, eight nurse practitioners, and seven other licensed medical professionals were charged. “The cases involve more than 350,000 prescriptions for controlled substances and more […] The post NPR: Nearly 60 doctors, other medical workers charged in federal opioid sting appeared first on Health Nut News.
Scientist from California Cannabis lab missing, mystery deepens
Note from Erin: So often my readers bring important topics, issues, and stories to my attention. Thank you. I love you all. This note was just sent to me from a reader. Please read it and the following story, share on your wall, and if you have any information at all, please contact the authorities […] The post Scientist from California Cannabis lab missing, mystery deepens appeared first on Health Nut News.
Growing Tensions Between Russian Forces And Pro-Iranian Militias In Syria
Syrian and Russian soldiers at a checkpoint near Wafideen camp in Damascus, March 2, 2018. Omar Sanadiki/Reuters *Middle East Monitor:* *11 dead in Syria clashes between Russia troops and pro-Iran militias* At least 11 people have been killed in escalating clashes between Russian forces and pro-Iranian militias in the city of Aleppo, amid strained relations between the two Assad allies, news agency Syria Call has reported. A Russian military source acknowledged the death of 11 people, including two children and three women, whilst 11 others are believed to have been injured in th... more »
MI gov approves bill to streamline medical marijuana business application process
Michigan’s governor signed a bill to ease the process for would-be business owners applying for medical marijuana and industrial hemp licenses. According to the Michigan Advance, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 203, effective immediately, to update the definition of applicant so that owning more than 10% of a company requires the standard vetting process while […] MI gov approves bill to streamline medical marijuana business application process is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MT House moves bill forward to lift one-provider limit for medical cannabis patients
The Montana House passed a bill to revise medical marijuana laws to eliminate a requirement that patients have only one provider, which could potentially boost sales by allowing easier access to medical cannabis. The Senate must approve amendments made in the House. The bill would allow patients to buy MMJ from any provider with a […] MT House moves bill forward to lift one-provider limit for medical cannabis patients is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Legal dried cannabis in Canada struggles to compete with illicit market on price
Dried cannabis in Canada’s legal market is significantly more expensive than it is in the illicit market, according to new crowdsourced data collected by Statistics Canada. Market watchers say that could be one of the reasons the country’s legal sales have been so poor in the first six months of legalization – along with a […] Legal dried cannabis in Canada struggles to compete with illicit market on price is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MILO YIANNOPOULOS: ALWAYS BE GRIFTING
Milo Yiannopoulos wants to be loved again, so he's written a (very short) new book: The book clocks in at a whopping 96 pages (54 pages in the Kindle edition). Here's the promotional copy: Recently, I became poor. It's disgusting, and it means God loves me less than He loves you. I know my tragic penury won't last forever, but in case you, too, have been fired for something you said, or deplatformed for something you believe, or were just abruptly cut off from your trust fund, this book will explain how to navigate life when you are unexpectedly yanked from privilege and told to,... more »
a situation wherein development in one certain direction may bring harmful results
1) 172. *Useless* is the leader who is not wise in battle. Directing your steps toward the heights I am arming you for life's struggles. In giving you a Teaching for tomorrow I prepare you for a new life. Avoid the dead in spirit--helpers come in growing numbers. Not a miracle but a tempered blade is your life. On the way to the Temple you must endure much dust and dirt on the path. *-Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924* ……........................................................… 2) II, iv, 4. *Fearlessness *is Our leader. Beauty is Our ray of understanding. Simplicity is O... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/17/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune 2020 Buttigieg (D)(1): “Pete Buttigieg, Barack Obama, and the psychology of liberalism” [Ezra Klein, Vox]. “Buttigieg’s rise has […]
What was lost and what was saved: A 3D tour of Notre Dame
Take a virtual tour of what happened and what was lost when this cultural cornerstone went up in flames, and what is now left to build upon as Paris takes stock after the Notre Dame fire.
Elon Musk joins China's electric car gold rush, but can he beat out local rivals?
Tesla is moving aggressively into China, where the Government is encouraging drivers and manufacturers to go electric. But China already has its own manufacturers, who will challenge Elon Musk for his crown.
"The Motive..."
"All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves." - Blaise Pascal
"Culture Versus Conscience"
*"Culture Versus Conscience"* by Paul Rosenberg "Culture has always been the antagonist of conscience. Once we see ourselves as part of a larger entity – once we identify with it – we feel a necessity to conform to it. If we don’t, we begin to lose the existential crutch that larger entities offer us. And, partly as a result of living with that collective identification, most of us are emotionally unprepared to stand alone before the world. You’ll notice, however, that more or less all our big steps forward have come from people who stepped out alone. Here’s just a brief listing of... more »
Democrats and Never Trumpers (usually Republicans)
Can you be specific about what makes Trump a racist, Nazi and homophobe? I follow the news very carefully and have seen nothing. Now, Jussie Smollett they’ve got on tape, plus witnesses that he paid them, and even so all the charges were dropped seemingly because some rock star did something more serious and was charged with less. When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was asked on a talk show what were his impeachable offenses, she just stammered and bluffed. Nothing. President Trump called MS-13, a gang from El Salvador (although I think it was formed by LA illegal immigrants), “animals,... more »
New Maritime Fuel Rule Will Increase Shipping Costs
The International Maritime Organization—the United Nations body that sets standards for the global marine industry—is requiring ships to reduce the sulfur… The post New Maritime Fuel Rule Will Increase Shipping Costs appeared first on IER.
Minnesota Introduces Bold New Climate Change Bill Crafted By Teens
Gizmodo Brian Kahn | Apr 13, 2019 Photo: Getty Everyone always looks to California for climate action, but don’t sleep on the Midwest. On Thursday, Minnesota legislators introduced a sweeping new bill modelled after Alexandrio Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal. But their bill and its rollout differs in one huge way: they let teens lead the …
"Respecting 'The Other'"
*"Respecting 'The Other'"* by Dmitry Orlov "One of my old friends' father was at one time something of a Cold Warrior: he did something or other for the US defense establishment - nuclear submarine-related, if I recall correctly. This work activity apparently led him to develop a particularly virulent form of Russophobia; not so much a phobia as a pronounced loathing of all things Russian. According to my friend, her father would compulsively talk about Russia in overly negative terms. He would also sneeze a lot (allergies, perhaps), and she said that it was often difficult for he... more »
Report: Israel Used New Supersonic Rampage Missiles During Airstrikes In Syria This Past Weekend
#Israel Air Force successfully used #Rampage for first time. Due to the danger of #Syria Air Defense Force's S-300PM-2s, #Israel Air Force had to use the rocket to target a rocket/ ballistic missile factory + weapon warehouses of #IRGC proxies in #Masyaf, #Syria on 13/04/2019: https://t.co/4YjD7ySZ5O — Babak Taghvaee (@BabakTaghvaee) April 14, 2019 *Defence-Blog:* *Israel reportedly used new supersonic Rampage missiles during airstrikes in Syria* The Israeli Air Force is reportedly successfully used new supersonic Rampage stand-off air-to-surface missiles for the first time durin... more »
1974 – Global Cooling To Wipe Entire Nations Off The Map
In 1974, Australia’s Communist newspaper and the UN reported that entire nations were about to be wiped off the map by drought. “If sufficient action isn’t taken in the next few months, countries could disappear from the face of the … Continue reading →
NOAA’s Magic Purple Crayon
In 1920, NOAA had very poor coverage of the Earth. ftp://ftp.ncdc.noaa.gov/pub/data/ghcn/daily/figures/station-counts-1891-1920-temp.png They still have very poor coverage of the Earth. 201902.gif (1052×743) But not to worry – like Harold they have they have their magic purple and red crayons to … Continue reading →
Next Colorado Gun Grab On The Way
The Democrats are hard at work in Colorado destroying all of our constitutional rights. Last week Governor Polis signed a bill saying that Colorado’s electoral votes can go to a candidate who received no votes in the state, and conversely … Continue reading →
MONTSERRAT FUENTES
*MONTSERRAT FUENTES* has been named executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa. She currently serves as dean and professor of statistics at Virginia Commonwealth University. Fuentes received a dual bachelor’s degree from the University of Valladolid in Spain and a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Chicago.
Greg Hunter, "Entire System Based on Debt with Historic Liability"
*"Entire System Based on Debt with Historic Liability"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter is “not worried at all” about the current price smash down for precious metals. Holter says, “We live in a world where all liabilities are more than all liabilities in history. This whole system is going to come down. If you see a house burn down, the only thing left is the foundation. That’s the only thing left because the foundation doesn’t burn. That’s what gold and silver are, and that’s what’s going to be left when this house of finan... more »
World News Briefs -- April 17, 2019
*The Guardian*:* Alan García: former Peru president dies after shooting himself before arrest* *García, who faced accusations of taking bribes from Brazilian company Odebrecht during his presidency, shot himself at his home* Peru’s former president Alan García has died after deliberately shooting himself in the head when police tried to arrest him in connection with a multibillion-dollar Latin American corruption scandal. “I am saddened by the death of former president Alan García,” tweeted the country’s current president, Martín Vizcarra, confirming the news. “I send my condolen... more »
Maduro Caves, Allows Red Cross to Help Hospitals With Medical Supplies, Generators
[image: maduro-caves-allows-red-cross-to-help-hospitals-with-medical-supplies-generators] The International Red Cross delivered 24 tons of medical supplies and 14 generators to Caracas’ airport bound for Venezuela’s hospitals on Tuesday. Maduro, by allowing this to happen, is essentially admitting the failure of his socialist utopia.
Weld Challenges Trump Reelection
[image: weld-challenges-trump-reelection] On April 15, former Massachusetts Governor William Weld announced his decision to challenge President Trump for the 2020 Republican nomination. As the first to attempt unseating the president via the GOP nomination process, Weld might not be the last.
Kobani, Syria, Once Bombarded by ISIS, Sees Increase in Christian Converts
[image: kobani-syria-once-bombarded-by-isis-sees-increase-in-christian-converts] In Kobani, Syria, once largely destroyed by ISIS artillery and U.S.-led coalition air strikes against ISIS targets, some former Muslim Kurds have become Christians.
Smollett Case: Prosecutor Calls Him a Has-been, City Sues Him for Probe Costs, Actor Loses Role in Play
[image: smollett-case-prosecutor-calls-him-a-has-been-city-sues-him-for-probe-costs-actor-loses-role-in-play] The story about Jussie Smollett’s hate hoax keeps getting better.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 17, 2019
U.S. soldiers fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during an exercise in Kuwait. Army Sgt. Bill Boecker *Defense One:* *Army Secretary Reveals Weapons Wishlist for War with China & Russia* Army Secretary Mark Esper says he wants to shift money away from light vehicles and cargo helicopters made for “different conflicts” of the past. U.S. Army leaders revealed Tuesday that they are briefing top military commanders about new weapons being built specifically for “high-intensity conflict” against China and Russia, in a new effort to assure that they could provide vital firepow... more »
Harvey Weinstein’s Attorney Accused of Sex Trafficking Kids for Jeffery Epstein
[image: epstein]The attorney who helped to get Jeffery Epstein a slap on the wrist for sexually abusing dozens of children, now stands accused of partaking in the sex trafficking.
Trump’s Planned Counter-Report Is Fair Game for Congressional Testimony
President Trump Attorney Rudy Giuliani (Source: Flickr/Marc Nozell) The coming week may bring not just one but three reports on the Mueller investigation. Of principal interest, of course, is the original document by Robert Mueller. Then there is the redacted version of the report that Attorney General William Barr will release. And a third report is apparently largely prepared and ready to go: Rudy Giuliani tells the Washington Examiner that the president’s lawyers have authored a “counter” to Mueller, focusing on the issue of the president’s involvement in obstruction of justice... more »
Bad News for China: J-20 Stealth Fighters Can't Touch an F-22s or F-35
*Zachary Keck* *Security, * No contest. Here's why. *For the time being, however, Chinese jets are not on the same level as their American counterparts.* As Dave Majumdar previously covered, China recently declared that its J-20 fighter jet had attained initial operational capability. “China's latest J-20 stealth fighter has been commissioned into the air force's combat service,” China’s Defense Ministry said on February 9. Chinese analysts touted the country’s achievement as breaking the Western stranglehold on stealthy aircraft. "The J-20 will also change the history of the a... more »
Check Out 5 Guns That Prove Why Glock Is So Popular (And So Feared)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The top 5. *Designed as a subcompact carry pistol, the G43 is Glock’s first “single stack” handgun, featuring a thin magazine carrying six nine-millimeter rounds in a single vertical column. The G43 is one of the smallest pistols in the subcompact category, just 6.26 inches long and four and a quarter inches high. The pistol is just one inch thick, and loaded weighs just 22.36 ounces. This combination of small size and light weight makes the Glock 43 exceptionally easy to conceal on one’s person. While the relatively small ammunition capacity is a b... more »
The Real Problem with China's South China Sea Bases
*Robert Farley* *Security, * China has built some islands in the South China Sea. But can it protect them? *The islands of the SCS have some military relevance, but are more important as a political claim to waterways and undersea resources. Militarily, they represent a thin crust on China’s A2/AD system. Under certain conditions this crust could disrupt U.S. freedom of action, but it won’t be hard for the United States’ Air Force and Navy to punch through.* China has built some islands in the South China Sea. Can it protect them? *(This first appeared last year.)* During World... more »
Air War: How the Navy’s 1st Fighter Jet Battled MiGs over North Korea
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Did you know about this? *The Navy still saw further potential in the Panther, so Grumman built a swept-wing version called the F9F-6 Cougar. The Cougar was a bit faster and could fly significantly higher, but had shorter range due to added weight. Though it did not see action in the Korean War, it replaced the Panther soon afterwards. Though the Cougar was adapted to carry the first Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and even tactical nuclear weapons, it never saw combat except for a few Marine TF-9J trainers used as Forward Air Controllers in the V... more »
Pakistan’s Battle Against Climate Change
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ISLAMABAD, Apr 17 (IPS) - Pakistan, which has been listed as the 7th most vulnerable country affected by climate change, is now seriously tackling the vagaries of weather, both at the official as well as non-official level. Pursuant to an initiative launched by the Pakistan Parliament's Upper House, the Senate, which specially entrusted a sub-Committee of the Standing Committee on Climate Change to focus on "Green and Clean" Islamabad, media, civil society and students have taken up the cudgels on combating climate change. Read the full story, “Pakistan’s Battle Against Climate Ch... more »
Nicaraguans “Will Not Be Silenced”
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 17 (IPS) - A year since Nicaragua spiralled into a socio-political crisis, human rights leaders have called on the country to refrain from violence and uphold the human rights of its citizens. Read the full story, “Nicaraguans “Will Not Be Silenced””, on globalissues.org →
U.S. Needs to Shift to More Sustainable Agriculture—As Do All Countries
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON, D.C., Apr 17 (IPS) - Water supply has long been a key issue in California. Today it is no less critical, especially given the years of drought that California is experiencing, lending additional impetus to assessing the impact of agriculture on water. Read the full story, “U.S. Needs to Shift to More Sustainable Agriculture—As Do All Countries”, on globalissues.org →
Easter 2019
*The Catholic church celebrates Easter this Friday to Sunday and the Orthodox church celebrates Easter one week later.* *In my view, Easter 2019 will go down as an extraordinary time in human history as the time when China with a state run bank and people and business friendly policies emerged as the world's dominant power, putting the NWO private banksters in the USA, UK and Europe back into their box.* *The NWO has been defeated on the financial and economic battle field and like a cornered beast, it is lashing out one last time before it disappears forever, likely far sooner ... more »
Case of the Week
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A rasher of bacon a day ‘ups cancer risk’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47947965
Studies Link Lawn Chemicals to Canine Cancer
https://returntonow.net/2019/03/14/study-lawn-chemicals-increase-cancer-risk-in-dogs-by-70/
A Second Planet May Orbit Earth’s Nearest Neighboring Star.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-second-planet-may-orbit-earths-nearest-neighboring-star/
UK porn ban to come into effect in July.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/uk-porn-ban-july-deadline-when-date-online-websites-adult-age-verification-a8874181.html
Thirteen Minutes of Weightlifting, Three Times a Week, Can Improve Muscle Strength and Endurance as Effectively as Working Out for 70 Minutes
http://www.anupamghose.com/thirteen-minutes-of-weightlifting-three-times-a-week-can-improve-muscle-strength-and-endurance-as-effectively-as-working-out-for-70-minutes/
What the Science Says About Intermittent Fasting.
http://www.anupamghose.com/what-the-science-says-about-intermittent-fasting/
The Feynman Technique: The Best Way to Learn Anything
https://fs.blog/2012/04/feynman-technique/?utm_content=bufferc36e8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Tumor Heterogeneity on FDG PET/CT and Immunotherapy: An Imaging Biomarker for Predicting Treatment Response in Patients With Metastatic Melanoma
https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.18.19796
CT-Based Radiomics Model for Predicting Brain Metastasis in Category T1 Lung Adenocarcinoma
https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.18.20591
Swiss to support Belt and Road push during president's China trip
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Switzerland will sign an accord backing China's Belt and Road Initiative. Switzerland was the first country in continental Europe to reach a free trade agreement with China.
EU drive for trade liberalisation adds to tensions in Tunisia
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 The European Union's disproportionate pressure for trade liberalisation risks exacerbating political strains in the last democracy of northern Africa.
El TPP11 y la pérdida de la soberanía
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Me opongo al TPP11, porque no quiero que se extiendan las patentes de los medicamentos de 5 a 8 años, encareciendo aún más el acceso a fármacos que salvan vidas o alivian los dolores a miles de chilenos que padecen de enfermedades catastróficas o terminales.
Venezuela's Guaido to seek to annul $8.7 bln Conoco award
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Guaido's special prosecutor said has challenged the amount of the ICSID award, claiming “the methodology to determine the compensation was errant.”
A votación en Chile controvertido tratado de Asociación Transpacífico
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 La Cámara de Diputados de Chile llevará hoy a votación el nuevo Tratado de Asociación Transpacífico (TPP11), en medio del rechazo de amplios sectores sociales y partidos de oposición y el respaldo del gobierno y los grandes empresarios.
¿Gobierno u organizaciones sociales?: La presión sobre los diputados ad portas de la votación del TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 La jornada previa a la votación en la Cámara del cuestionado tratado estuvo marcada por la presencia y los discursos de los ministros de Agricultura y Relaciones Exteriores en favor de ratificar el acuerdo. En la otra vereda, organizaciones sociales se hicieron presentes para manifestar su rechazo a la iniciativa.
La Belgique divisée sur le libre-échange avec Trump
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 La Belgique a été forcée de s'abstenir sur le mandat de négociation pour un accord commercial avec les États-Unis. Le gouvernement bruxellois a bloqué l'adoption d'une position belge, et le ministre wallon de l'Agriculture plaide pour que la Belgique suive la voie de la France.
Chile: TPP11 sin consulta indígena, una vulneración de derechos humanos
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Llama profundamente la atención que hasta ahora los legisladores no se hayan pronunciado frente a la demanda que han formulado representantes indígenas de distintos territorios para que el TPP-11 sea sometido a consulta previa, antes de ser ratificado.
Chile: ANEF rechaza aprobación del TPP
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Este miércoles 17 de abril se definirá, en Sala de la Cámara de Diputados, la ratificación del Acuerdo Transpacífico de Cooperación Económica conocido como TPP-11. Ante este hecho, la ANEF reitera su alerta y llama a sus Dirigentes Nacionales, Regionales, Provinciales y a sus Asociaciones Bases a discutir, difundir y rechazar su aprobación.
Pelosi warns there will be no US-U.K. trade deal if Brexit harms the Irish peace accord
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 "If there were to be any weakening of the Good Friday accords, there would be no chance whatsoever, a nonstarter, for a US-U.K. trade agreement," said US House Speaker
Rein in dairy exports to our continent: African farmers to EU
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 African dairy farmers protested outside the European Union HQ to demand that they don't over-produce milk and then flood African markets.
It’s Only April, And U.S. Retailers Have Already Closed More Stores Than They Did ALL Of Last Year
By Michael Snyder If the U.S. economy is in good shape, why have retailers already shuttered more stores than they did in all of 2018? ... more »
TSIPRAS IS FACING ELECTION EVISCERATION IN MAY OR TOTAL OBLITERATION IN OCTOBER, FEAR HIS AIDES
*Globalist NWO fixer Alexis Tsipras in Greece is facing a dilemma.* *http://www.ekathimerini.com/239630/article/ekathimerini/news/elections-in-the-fall-seen-as-risk* *Go to the polls in May and be wiped out. Or cling onto power until October and be totally eviscerated with no trace remaining.* *Tsipras may be planning to rig the European elections using the new postal votes, and the Greek diaspora would be advised to keep their own tally to cross check with the government's tally as team patriot did in the DR Congo to prove the government's election fraud.* https://www.ft.com/c... more »
Long-Term Consequences of Mumps Vaccination: Many Unanswered Questions
When a young person is infected with the mumps after puberty, it is no laughing matter. There’s an increased risk of complications such as hearing loss, encephalitis and inflammation of the reproductive organs. About one in three men who get the mumps after puberty suffer an inflammation of the testes, which can damage sperm, affect testosterone production and contribute to subfertility and infertility. The post Long-Term Consequences of Mumps Vaccination: Many Unanswered Questions appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Attorney Robert Krakow Discusses Forced Vaccination Lawsuit with CNN HeadLine News
Last week, the New York City Commissioner of Health declared a public health emergency, ordering all people who live, work or reside in four Brooklyn zip codes to be vaccinated with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine declared to be “effective and safe.” Non-compliance with the order is a misdemeanor subject to criminal and civil fines, including […] The post Attorney Robert Krakow Discusses Forced Vaccination Lawsuit with CNN HeadLine News appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Trump Vetoes Resolution to End US Support for Saudi-Led Yemen War
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — On Tuesday, President Trump capped off months of effort in Congress to pass a War Powers Act challenge to the US involvement... more »
Ecuador Has Been Hit by 40 Million Cyber Attacks Since Assange’s Arrest
By Elias Marat The government of Ecuador claims that the country has come under a broad and concerted cyber attack, with approximately 40 million attempts... more »
BREAKTHROUGH! ITALY TO INVESTIGATE PRIVATE CENTRAL BANK AND BANKSTER CRIMES
*Team patriot Italy is to launch an unprecedented parliamentary investigation into the financial crimes of its private banks aided by its private central bank and may set up a special prosecutor's office to clap the banksters in jail.* *Italy can use my case Delta 15 218 to prove that putting out information about the private fractional reserve system and private central banks on a blog results in multiple murder attempts organized by the very same state actors, scamming off people with excessive taxes and foreclosures etc.* *As part of police reports on the original murder at... more »
Australian scientist’s free speech victory
Dr. Peter Ridd's resounding legal victory is brilliant indeed. He stands completely vindicated. James Cook University slouches in shame. The post Australian scientist’s free speech victory appeared first on CFACT.
The Ecuadorean Authorities Have No Reason to Detain Free Software Developer Ola Bini
By Danny O’Brien Hours after the ejection of Julian Assange from the London Ecuadorean embassy last week, police officers in Ecuador detained the Swedish citizen... more »
"China is fast becoming the world's creative superpower."
*From Dezeen* *China is fast becoming the world's creative superpower. And it is doing it on its own terms. No longer an emerging nation that needs to learn from the west or copy its way to commercial success, China is in many ways already ahead of the rest of the world.* *And it is moving fast. Bewildered visitors to the country talk about "China speed" – the incredible velocity at which buildings get built, products get launched, start-ups get started, technologies get adopted.* *Dockless bike-sharing networks are a good example of China speed in action. The first provider, Ofo,... more »
Inequality Grows
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis issued a report authored by Dennis Fixler, Marina Gindelsky and David Johnson finding the following: "...for the bottom 90% of [US] households, average incomes fell 0.4% between 2007 and 2012. The top 10% recorded a 5.8% increase after adjusting for inflation" Cited in Harrison, D. (2019, April 17). Agency to measure income divisions. The Wall Street Journal, A2. Several decades of neoliberal globalization and de-regulation have further polarized wealth among the few: Study: 8 people have same wealth as world's poorest ha... more »
China's laser tech can frazzle US satelittes, cripple military intelligence gathering and communication activities
*From Zerohedge* *As The Maritime Executive notes, Beijing's system looks limilar to the US Navy's XN-1 LaWS system that was tested on the USS Ponce in 2014. The Navy reported that the system worked as designed against low-end asymmetric threats, and can be used at low power to dazzle enemies. At higher power it can fry sensors, burn out motors and detonate explosive materials. During one test, a UAV was able to shot down in as little as two seconds. * *This is just the latest in China's laser technology. In April, satellite photos revealed that Beijing has what appears to be a s... more »
Who Lit The Notre Dame Fire?
Sure, it was an accident… when pigs fly. Never mind that churches have been desecrated and vandalized all over France, and much of Europe for that matter. The French won’t dare to call it what it is for fear of reprisals from both sides. In reality, if one party refuses to identify an enemy then the war is already lost. ~ Hardnox
Ohio asks Feds to declare certain Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Ohio Asks Feds to Designate Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations After Sinaloa Bust Judicial Watch April 16, 2019 Following a massive bust of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel in Ohio, state legislators are utilizing many of Judicial Watch’s arguments to get the federal government to designate Mexican drug cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). In a resolution introduced this month, lawmakers in the Buckeye State “respectfully urge the federal government to designate the drug cartels operating from Mexico as foreign terrorist organizations, so that the government... more »
Project Veritas wins FL case
Veritas WINS Defamation Case – Videos Accurate and NOT Deceptively Edited – The Federal Courts have once again vindicated Project Veritas and our methods. Today, a Federal Judge in Florida ruled totally in our favor in a case brought by a man named Steve Wentz. In June of 2016, Project Veritas released a video where Steve Wentz, President of the Wichita Teachers Union made outrageous comments about how he treats students who give him trouble. In June of 2017, Wentz filed a 66-page lawsuit in a U.S. District Court in Florida. He said we recorded him illegally and that we … Continue r... more »
CHINA PREPARES NEW STIMULUS MEASURES TO SELL US EXPORTS IN ITS OWN DOMESTIC MARKETS
*From Zerohedge* *According to the report, Chinese officials are drafting measures to bolster sales of objects which have seen a surprising decline in consumer demand, namely cars and electronics. Notably, the report coincided with the latest GDP data showing a stronger than expected 6.4% expansion in the first quarter. Yet that appears to be insufficient for Beijing - which remains stuck in a protracted trade war with the US - and Chinese leaders are "stepping up attempts to bolster consumption and mitigate the threats posed by trade tensions with the U.S."* *As Bloomberg reports... more »
CHINA'S ECONOMIC DATA BEATS EXPECTATIONS, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SURGED 8.5% IN MARCH ALONE AFTER STATE BANK STIMULUS
*AS PREDICTED BY THIS BLOG, DATA SHOWS CHINA HAS RECOVERED FROM THE MONTHS OF US TRADE WARFARE AND MADE THE SUCCESSFUL SWITCH TO DOMESTIC ORIENTATED DEMAND THANKS TO ITS STATE CENTRAL BANK, PRINTING BILLIONS TO STIMULATE DEMAND.* *WILL CONTINUE TO BOOM.* *From Zerohedge* *Following last night's blockbuster Chinese data, when virtually every key data point beat expectations in some cases notably, global markets and bond yields are broadly higher, if mutedly so, as traders evaluated whether China's economic recovery will be enough to put rate hikes back on the table even as Ge... more »
Stephen Moore for the Fed?
The nomination [of Stephen Moore for the Federal Reserve Board] has stirred a lot of controversy. Writing in the New York Times last week, Harvard economics professor N. Gregory Mankiw, who was chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President George W. Bush, accused Moore of being “a propagandist, pushing for conservative causes, […] The post Stephen Moore for the Fed? appeared first on Econlib.
Governing Least: What’s Really Wrong with Utilitarianism
One argument against utilitarianism is that no one actually follows it. I call this the Argument from Hypocrisy. A better objection, though, is that even highly scrupulous utilitarians don’t comply with their stated principles; I call this the Argument from Conscience. In Governing Least, Moller’s powerfully develops a parallel objection: While utilitarians often urge self-sacrifice, they […] The post Governing Least: What’s Really Wrong with Utilitarianism appeared first on Econlib.
Stranahan on Assange: ‘This is a Fight We Can’t Lose’
*Lee Stranahan* | Why we all need to step-up now and be Julian’s voice.
WaPo admits China state run central bank is the most independent central bank in the world, boosting real world economy, stopping inflation
*Want to Find an Independent Central Bank? Try China, writes theWashington Post on 15.04.2019* *"Truly independent central banks are beginning to look like an endangered ... But the Chinese central bank,"...is a different and flourishing as an independent bank, acknowledges Globalist private banker mouthpiece, the WaPo.* *https://www.washingtonpost.com/*
Peru's two-time ex-president dies after shooting himself during bribery arrest
Just In - 11 hours ago
Mr Garcia, 69, underwent emergency surgery at the Casimiro Ulloa hospital and suffered three cardiac arrests. He later died from his injuries.
Senator Tim Storer to quit politics, citing family reasons
The surprise South Australian senator will not seek re-election in next month's federal election, saying he cannot commit to being a senator for six years while raising his young family.
'Stiff and aloof': Dave Sharma says DFAT struggling with digital diplomacy
Australia's former ambassador to Israel warns his old department that it risks irrelevance unless it overhauls its digital diplomacy and reporting, describing its social media content as largely "stiff and aloof".
Feeling in-spired? France opens up architectural competition to redesign Notre Dame roof
Just In - 11 hours ago
The redesign is a "huge challenge" and "historic responsibility", and the competition begs the question of whether the 1800s-era spire should be recreated or completely redesigned.
CNN reports on the biggest four banks in the world, all from China run by a state central bank
*New York (CNN Business)1. Big banks: New York might be the financial capital of the world, but China is home to the planet's mightiest banks.* *The top four banks in the world are from China, according to the latest annual rankings by S&P Global Market Intelligence.Despite the trade war and currency troubles, China's "Big Four" banks grew their total assets by 1% in 2018 to $13.8 trillion, S&P said.The list is led by Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, which retained its title as the world's biggest bank. ICBC is the only lender that has amassed more than $4 trillion in a... more »
Trump signals climbdown in trade war with China, won't target country's state central bank anymore
*REUTERS* *APR 15, 2019ARTICLE HISTORY PRINT SHAREWASHINGTON/BEIJING - U.S. negotiators have tempered demands that China curb industrial subsidies (WHICH COME FROM A STATE CENTAL BANK) as a condition for a trade deal after strong resistance from Beijing, according to two sources briefed on discussions, marking a retreat on a core U.S. objective for the trade talks.* *The world’s two biggest economies are nine months into a trade war that has cost billions of dollars, roiled financial markets and upended supply chains.* *https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/15/business/u-s-ba... more »
Julian Assange’s Prosecution is about Much More Than Attempting to Hack a Password
By Cindy Cohn The recent arrest of WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange surprised many by hinging on one charge: a Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)... more »
West slides into recession due to private bankster debt
*JP Morgan has warned that the Federal Reserve and other private central banks such as the ECB cannot raise interest rates any higher due to the record amount of debt in our financial system, crushing the real economy.* *Excerpts from media* https://deutsche-wirtschafts-nachrichten.de/2019/04/16/hohe-schuldenstaende-verbieten-eine-anhebung-der-zinsen/ *Germany is bracing for its worst GDP growth in a decade as its economy grapples with the global industrial downturn and the eurozone's slowdown.* *Its government halved its growth forecast for 2019 to just 0.5pc after Europe's ... more »
Notre Dame fire tagged as false flag by Youtube algorithms
*After Youtube's algorithms tagged the Notre Dame fire as a false flag due to its similarities to 9 11, another video has emerged purporting to show Yellow Vest protestors implicated in the blaze.* *How convenient for Emmanuel Macron, eh, just as austerity protests are set to continue? * *https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-15/youtube-mistakenly-tags-notre-dame-fire-video-911-conspiracy* *#Breaking: Just in - Video is emerging of a #GiletsJaunes in black cloths at one of the the 2 towers half an hour at the start of the fire at the cathédrale Notre-Dame de #Paris. #NotreDame ... more »
Purdue Pharma to pay $270 million to settle historic Oklahoma opioid lawsuit, first of many
*From CNN* *Purdue Pharma to pay $270 million to settle historic Oklahoma opioid lawsuitBy Wayne Drash and Nadia Kounang, CNN* *(CNN)Purdue Pharma has agreed to pay $270 million to settle a historic lawsuit brought by the Oklahoma attorney general, who accused the OxyContin maker of aggressively marketing the opioid painkiller and fueling a drug epidemic that left thousands dead in the state.* *The lawsuit was brought by Hunter against some of the nation's leading makers of opioid pain medications, alleging that deceptive marketing over the past decade fueled the epidemic in the... more »
AFRICAN MIGRANTS ARE BEING MONITORED FOR EBOLA AT TEXAS BORDER. FALSE FLAG EPIDEMIC TO ROLL OUT MARTIAL LAW?
*Migrants from DR Congo are being monitored for Ebola at the Texas border in a narrative with a significant question mark in relation to incubation periods for Ebola.* *https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-04-16/african-migrants-texas-border-monitored-ebola-official* *A study estimated the average incubation period of Ebola to be 12.7 days, at which point symptoms occur and a victim dies pretty quickly unless treated with the right measures.* *https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258044972_Incubation_Period_of_Ebola_Hemorrhagic_Virus_Subtype_Zaire* *For migrants from the DR Con... more »
ABC: Rockland County threatens measles patients with $2,000-a-day fine
On Tuesday, after having the previous emergency order banning non-vaccinated minors from public places overturned by a judge, officials announced their next steps to combat the ongoing measles “outbreak” in Rockland County (by law, emergency declarations are only allowed to last five days). “County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced a […] The post ABC: Rockland County threatens measles patients with $2,000-a-day fine appeared first on Health Nut News.
Researchers: Hair dyes have a direct connection to breast cancer
Did you know the United States only partially bans 30 chemicals from use in personal care products? That’s it…30. Conversely, over the last two decades, the European Union has made strides by banning almost 1,400 chemicals from personal products. Cosmetics are, therefore, wildly unregulated in the United States because a major federal law to ensure […] The post Researchers: Hair dyes have a direct connection to breast cancer appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Assemblyman introduces bill that would automatically register all NY adults for organ donor registry
Assemblyman Pat Burke (D-Buffalo) of Buffalo, NY has introduced a bill that would “automatically register residents 18 and older as organ and tissue donors unless they choose to opt out of the registry.”1 (The state of New York currently has the third highest need for organ donors in the U.S. and the second lowest percentage of […] The post CBS: Assemblyman introduces bill that would automatically register all NY adults for organ donor registry appeared first on Health Nut News.
In the News, Your Humpday Blues
*North Korea* Chairman Kim is going to Russia … to meet President Putin. Russian officials told a South Korean diplomatic delegation visiting Moscow this week that plans were being made for a summit but offered no details on a time or place. One South Korean news service reported that the Kim-Putin summit will likely take place on 24 April in Vladivostok, before President Putin's 26-27 April visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov met Kim Jong Un for the first time in May 2018 in Pyongyang. Lavrov conveyed President Putin’s invitation ... more »
Marie Newman Is Running For Congress To Help Her Neighbors, Not To Please Cheri Bustos
When Bustos and Pelosi formulated the excuse for the DCCC's vile new anti-progressive "no primaries" diktat, they claimed it was to protect freshmen in swing districts, but that was a typical Pelosi lie. If they wanted to protect endangered freshman, they could have formulated a rule to protect endangered freshmen. Instead their incumbent-protection racket is trying to protect conservative incumbents-- like what was once Joe Crowley-- from insurgent progressives like Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. It's unaccountable status quo conservatives in solid blue districts, like Henry Cuellar ... more »
Dems pledge to obtain full Mueller report, say media
*The House Judiciary Committee is poised to issue a subpoena for special counsel Robert Mueller’s entire Russia report as soon as Friday, one day after a version with blacked out sections is set to be made public.* *Dems have also subpoenas to Deutsche Bank to obtain Trump's financial records as a former prosecutor noted that Mueller failed to investigate the open source and significant evidence linking Trump to money laundering operations and corrupt Kremlin Oligarchs.* *Mueller needs to be investigated for his role in trying to cover up evidence.* *Excerpts from media* *W... more »
Halloween has come early to Brexit UK as NWO planless, horror show continues
*Nigel Farage's new Brexit Party advocating a no deal Brexit has surged ahead in opinion polls for next month's European Parliament elections according to media.* *That even as an opinion piece in the FT notes there the future for the UK under a no deal Brexit is shrouded in fog with no trade plans etc.* https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-party-polls-eu-election-farage-labour-conservatives-latest-a8874361.html https://www.ft.com/content/cb76bcc2-5c74-11e9-9dde-7aedca0a081a *Meanwhile, backbench MPs who stopped a no deal Brexit are receiving death threats,... more »
x86 God Mode Bit – or – Hardware Backdoor
How to take over an x86 computer using only the hardware backdoor. Or why I don't like that little CPU on the side that you can't audit or control. Continue reading →
To Avoid an Iraq-Style Disaster Under Trump, Bolton Must Go
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] For Trump to escape the molasses pit of failed wars, he must replace some key advisors with capable people who are aligned with his views and can implement his vision. The first of those ineffectual advisors who needs to go is John Bolton. Trump’s instincts on a number of key foreign-policy issues over the past two years has not only been right, but also represent sorely needed policy course-corrections. Yet since his inauguration, some of the president’s closest advisors have consistently steered him away from his better id... more »
Could the Army's New Scout Helicopter Have Wings?
*War Is Boring* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/27450/new-contender-for-the-armys-high-speed-armed-scout-helicopter-program-emerges] There's a new, futuristic design under consideration. When the U.S. Army retired their fleets of OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopters, they ran into a rather sticky predicament as a result of their short-sighted haste: they had no adequate replacement for the venerable scout. In the aftermath of the 2017 retirement of the Kiowa Warrior series, AH-64 Apache helicopter attempted to fill the role, with mixed success. “Th... more »
The Army's Apache Helicopters Have a Big Problem
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Americas* [image: By] Can it be fixed? More than a year after the Army ordered the inspection of a critical safety part in every AH-64 Apache aircraft in the service's fleet, soldiers have spent the equivalent of nine months in extra man-hours retrofitting the airframe so far, a task that has "crash landed" back on combat readiness, a top Army official said on Monday. On Monday, the head of Army Forces Command revealed that soldiers had sunk an eye-popping 6,672 man hours working their way through the 653 AH-64s in the Army's fleet with the hopes ... more »
Man Accused of Throwing Boy Off Mall Balcony was Born in U.S., Not Somalia
He was born in August 1994 at the University of Illinois Hospital, according to Cook County birth records.
Police: Man Accused of Throwing Iguana in Restaurant
The 49-year-old was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and animal cruelty.
Texts: Chicago Prosecutor Called Smollett ‘Washed Up Celeb’
The text message was included in thousands of documents released by the office of Cook County State's Attorney.
Asylum Seekers Who Show Credible Fear Not Eligible for Bond
It's Attorney General William Barr's first immigration-related decision since taking office.
66 Minutes: The Frantic Race to Save Notre Dame
For 23 minutes, it seemed like a false alarm. Then the fire showed its face.
UK Climate Protesters Block Roads, Glue Themselves to Train
Police have arrested more than 300 people during protests by the group Extinction Rebellion.
“Anti-Vaxxers” Are Waking Up America…
“Anti-Vaxxers” – The New Wave of American Heroes… They know things are not right – and they won’t stop… Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen You see them everywhere now. They’re called “Anti-Vaxxers.” Where once it was a derogatory term, now being called an “Anti-Vaxxer” is a big sign that says: “There is ABSOLUTELY … Continue reading “Anti-Vaxxers” Are Waking Up America… The post “Anti-Vaxxers” Are Waking Up America… appeared first on BolenReport .
Do A Majority Of Russians Approve Of Stalin?
Moskva News Agency *Moscow Times:* *Stalin’s Approval Rating Among Russians Hits Record High – Poll* A record 70 percent of Russians approve of Soviet leader Josef Stalin’s role in Russian history, according to a poll published by the independent Levada Center pollster on Tuesday. Stalin’s image has been gradually rehabilitated in the 2000s from that of a bloody autocrat to an “outstanding leader.” President Vladimir Putin has revived the Soviet anthem, Soviet-style military parades and a Soviet-era medal for labor during his presidency. Seventy percent of Russian respondents tol... more »
Security In Iraq Apr 8-14, 2019
(Shafaaq News) The second week of April started with a major surge in violence as the Islamic State launched their annual spring-summer offensive. Then the Iraqi forces had a major coup when they took an IS headquarters in the Hamrin Mountains capturing important documents and killing a major insurgent leader. Can this setback derail the new campaign or was the week a preview of things to come? There were 41 attacks from April 8-14, the most since the third week of October 2018. After the last spring-summer offensive ended the militants largely packed up for the winter. They came ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 17
1916 British took Beit Asia from Ottomans and pushed Turks out of Edheim River in Diyala 1921 UK High Comm in Iraq Sir Cox exiled Sayid Talib to Ceylon because he aspired to be king and opposed Feisal for position 1941 PM Gaylani asked Germany for military aid in case of war with British 1941 British naval convoy moved towards Shatt al-Arab waterway in Basra 1941 British battalion from India started arriving at Shaiba air base in Basra (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Comm... more »
Great space war event at MIT
*Standing next to portrait of David Koch, net worth $45 billion, who is a lifetime board member at MIT* I took the train to Boston yesterday from Brunswick to speak at a forum entitled *Dangerous Developments in Modern Weaponry: a forum on the military pursuit of global hegemony* at the Massachusetts Institute for Technology (MIT) in Cambridge. The event had four speakers including Global Network advisory board member Subrata Ghoshroy . We covered the topics of drones, Artificial intelligence (AI), nuclear weapons, Space Force, and the privatization and mining of space. Organizer... more »
THE LITTLE SCHOOL SYSTEM THAT COULD: Future Anthropologists speak out on the Times!
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2019"It's the best they can do," we've been told:* As we noted yesterday, Kevin Drum made several excellent points in his March 22 post. Since such a thing is so rarely done, it's worth revisiting those points. That's especially true in the wake of the New York Times' recent revival of a long-standing press corps favorite tale, The Little School System That Could. Back to Drum! As his first major point, he said our public school achievement gaps are actually real. He also said that true-believing pseudo-progressives should stop pretending they aren't: DRUM... more »
Mueller Report Redactions: Will Congress Ever See All of the Mueller Grand Jury Material?
U.S. Capitol Building (Source: Flickr/Kevin Burkett) The wait is almost over. The Mueller report is set for release on Thursday morning. It’s already a number-one bestseller on Amazon. Congressional staffers are stockpiling booze and drafting take-out orders, anticipating a long night of reading. There is “breakdown-level anxiety” in the White House. Meanwhile, the rampant speculation about the report has focused as much about what won’t be in the public release as what will be. Here’s what we know about the redacted material: It’s separated into four categories, Congress wants it... more »
Suggestions for Streamlining the FBI’s Prepublication Review Process
Scholars of the U.S. intelligence community have engaged in a robust discussion of the community’s prepublication review, or prepub, process. Many of these discussions have been critical in tone, and certainly, the processes that former national security practitioners describe do sound unduly arduous. The American Civil Liberties Union and the Knight First Amendment Institute have initiated a project to address these issues. On April 2, the same groups filed a lawsuit against several agencies in the intelligence community alleging that the prepublication review regime violates the... more »
Mass-murdering Communist Dictator Joseph Stalin’s Popularity Rising in Russia
[image: mass-murdering-communist-dictator-joseph-stalin-s-popularity-rising-in-russia] Former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, one of history's great mass-murderers, is experiencing a rise in popularity in Russia, where more than half of those surveyed said they have a positive opinion of him.
New ISIS Documents Found: Reveal Plot to Bring Fighters From Syria into Europe
[image: new-isis-documents-found-reveal-plot-to-bring-fighters-from-syria-into-europe] Recently discovered Islamic State (IS) documents reveal that, as many had warned all along, not all Syrian migrants are coming to Europe fleeing war — some want to bring the war to Europe.
An Illegal Alien Set Free by Catch-and-release Killed a Woman in Head-on Collision
[image: police-catch-and-release-illegal-alien-killed-a-woman-in-head-on-collision] Yet another American is dead because immigration authorities didn’t deport an illegal alien.
WATCH: Off-Duty Cop Randomly Starts Beating Women in Bikinis as They Try to Stop Him
[image: bikinis]A man in plainclothes began attacking two college students in bikinis as their friends tried to stop him, but the girls were arrested, because the attacker was a cop.
WATCH: Cops Think Epileptic Man’s Walking Aid is a Weapon, So They Attack and Arrest Him
[image: walking]An innocent epileptic man was assaulted, injured, and arrested because police feared for their safety over his walking aid.
The Ground Rules of Life & Existence
*Jed Shlackman* - Have you ever considered the idea that you create your own personal reality?
Morgan Freeman Turns his 124-Acre Ranch into Huge Honeybee Sanctuary to Save the Bees
*Elias Marat* - The 81-year old actor took up beekeeping on his 124-acre Mississippi ranch.
Diplomatic Passport For Religious Leader Revoked in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A federal judge in Rio de Janeiro has annulled the concession of diplomatic passports to evangelical bishop Edir Macedo, founder and leader of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, and his wife. Bishop Macedo and his wife were granted diplomatic passports by Brazil’s […] The post Diplomatic Passport For Religious Leader Revoked in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
US-backed commander vows to capture Afrin and Idlib from Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the U.S.-backer Jaysh al-Thuwar(al-Thewar Army) faction, Ahmad al-Sultan (AKA Abu Arraj) told ANHA this week that Turkey’s position in Syria both “difficult and shameful”. Al-Sultan said that Turkey is between a rock and a hard place regarding the acquisition of Russia’s S-400, pointing out that if […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army sends large convoy of reinforcements to Iraqi border as they prepare to reopen international highway
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army sent a large convoy of reinforcements to the Iraqi border on Wednesday, a source from the military told Al-Masdar News this afternoon. According to the military source, the Syrian Arab Army reinforcements were deployed to the highway near the T-2 Pumping Station in rural Deir Ezzor. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran to reportedly complete massive oil shipment to Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) – An Iranian ship reportedly crossed the Suez Canal this week to make its way to either the Syrian port-city of Latakia or Turkey. According to Twitter user @Mhmdzaki69, the Iranian ship, Stark I, transited the Suez Canal on April 15th and was destined for either Latakia port or Turkey. الناقله […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia to offer China new Su-57 stealth fighters
Russia is reportedly eyeing exporting Su-57, its most advanced fighter jet, to China, an offer Chinese experts described as an indication of the close strategic relations between the two countries. While Chinese analysts are becoming convinced of the Su-57’s combat capabilities, some are skeptical whether the Russian warplane can integrate into the Chinese system since […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brazil, India to reopen embassies in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – Brazil and India will become the latest countries to reopen their embassies in Syria after closing them during the conflict. Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad reportedly accepted the credentials of Dr. Hifzur Rahman as Ambassador of the Indian Republic, along with Fabio Vaz Pitaluga as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran unveils its 4th generation fighter jet
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Iranian military showcased their new domestically-made Kowsar fighter jet during an air show in Tehran on Tuesday. According to the Islamic Republic News Agnecy (IRNA), the new Kowsar aircraft flew alongisde their F-5, MiG-29 and Saeqeh jets in a joint drill. A Boeing 747 supertanker also participated in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey rejects claims they transferred ISIS terrorists from Syria to Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – Turkey’s Ambassador to Tunisia Omer Farouk Dogan denied on Wednesday that his country transferred Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/Daesh/IS) terrorists from Syria to Libya. Dogan told the Tunisian newspaper Al-Chourouk that all of these allegations are ‘lies’ that hold no credibility. The source “did not verify the authenticity of the information which […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Top Climate Communicator – Katharine Hayhoe
The head of the climate communication prize committee, has won the climate communication prize. 2018 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication Bestowed upon Dr. Katharine Hayhoe | Climate One Climate Communication Prize Committee – Leadership This came … Continue reading →
Rocketing Carbon Prices & A Stagnant Economy–Welcome To The EU Fantasy World
By Paul Homewood Two items of news from the Telegraph today. Discuss. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/04/16/rocketing-eu-carbon-prices-spell-big-trouble-careless-companies/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/04/17/chinas-economy-beats-expectations-stimulus-package-reboots-industrial/
The Discreet Charm of the Never-Bernies
How can wealthy liberals, anxious to protect their fortunes and their heirs from the predations of the poor, destroy Bernie Sanders without being seen as destroying Bernie Sanders? That is the delicate question. The current tactic is the playing of the hypocrisy card. With revelations (by Sanders himself) that he is now a millionaire, thanks to his book sales, his fellow millionaires and not a few actual billionaires point to this fact as being "problematic." It is especially "thorny" because Sanders is acting so damned "prickly" about it whenever the topic of his new membership in ... more »
Telling the story of Glen Assoun’s wrongful conviction: we need your help
1. Armoured vehicle This is a short Morning File today because I was busy at court most of the day yesterday (see below) and because I’m kind of riled up about the city’s purchase of an armoured vehicle for the police. I wrote a little Twitter rant about the latter while I was eating dinner […]
Saving money on taxes, with Uncle Sam's blessing
I've had a hectically busy couple of weeks, finalizing taxes and associated book-keeping. It all worked out in the end, and has been very worthwhile. I thought those of my readers who are independent writers, as I am, or who operate small businesses, might find some of our "lessons learned" interesting. Miss D. and I set up a limited liability company (LLC) last year, to handle my book publishing activities. It meant a lot more work, keeping the company books to corporate standards, setting up dedicated bank accounts, and so on. However, it allowed us to separate our business i... more »
Maimonides’ Statement on Political Science
Bas Relief of MaimonidesLeo Strauss has commented extensively on the work of the 13th-century philosopher, Moses Maimonides. He found great inspiration in Maimonides’ book *The Guide for the Perplexed*. I recently read Strauss’ 1953 essay, “Maimonides’ Statement on Political Science” (Chapter 6; *What is Political Philosophy?* by Leo Strauss). In this essay, Strauss is primarily looking at the work in which Maimonides has discussed the subject matter as well as the function of political science, the *Treatise on the Art of Logic*. Strauss notes three difficulties in the study of Ma... more »
Abraham Lincoln, Joe Biden and the politics of touch
Mark M. Smith, Carolina Distinguished Professor of History, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
The news is filled with stories about inappropriate touching by politicians. But touch by politicians was long important in the US, and Abraham Lincoln's handshake helped engage and guide the nation.
One year after Nicaraguan uprising, Ortega is back in control
Benjamin Waddell, Associate Professor of Sociology, Fort Lewis College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
A massive protest movement exploded across Nicaragua in April 2018, threatening to topple the country's authoritarian regime. What happened to Central America's 'tropical spring?'
A political stalemate over Puerto Rican aid is leaving all US disaster funding in limbo
Lauren Lluveras, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis, University of Texas at Austin at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Trump has repeatedly misconstrued the territory as not being part of the United States. But it is.
American Cannabis Oil to be Distributed by Major Brazilian Retail Pharmacies
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Fast-growing Baltimore-based biotech firm Greater Cannabis Company announced that it has entered into a letter of agreement (LOI) with Brazilian retailer CBR Participações SA to market the American technology for cannabis in Brazil. As part of the agreement, CBR will distribute the products to its […] The post American Cannabis Oil to be Distributed by Major Brazilian Retail Pharmacies appeared first on The Rio Times.
Arab Spring And Geopolitics Of Sudan
Paradoxically, from the perspective of the ‘triple containment’ strategy that is being pursued against Turkey, Iran and Qatar regionally by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt - and in the interests of Israel’s security - it is critically important that a strategically located Sudan remains a protectorate under the rule of a dependable strongmen and stays that way for the foreseeable future.
Pentagon To Audit The Cost Of The U.S. Navy's Columbia Class Of Nuclear-Armed Submarines
Artist rendering of the Columbia-class submarine. Source: U.S. Navy *Bloomberg: **Navy’s $128 Billion Nuclear Submarine Project Faces Audit* * Inspector general to audit Columbia class propulsion, steering * Audit likely to finish as Congress mulls money for first sub The Pentagon’s inspector general plans to audit how well the Navy is overseeing development of the propulsion and steering system for its new $128 billion Columbia class of nuclear-armed submarines. An audit this early in the Navy’s top-priority program -- at least 17 months before construction is scheduled to start... more »
Impossible Whopper — Burger King adopts fake meat
Guest piece by Dr. Mercola, D.O. Impossible Foods, which made headlines for its meatless burgers that “bleed” like real meat, is set to become a household name, courtesy of a partnership with Burger King and their Whopper sandwich. The new Impossible Whopper bills itself as 100% Whopper, 0% Beef. Instead of a hamburger patty made […] The post Impossible Whopper — Burger King adopts fake meat appeared first on Health Nut News.
Greening Monetary Policy
Monetary policy favors carbon-intensive industries. Time to stop doing that.
Early results show Indonesian President Joko Widodo on course for re-election
Just In - 14 hours ago
Indonesian President Joko Widodo is on track to win a second term, preliminary election results have shown, but former general Prabowo Subianto says exit polls show he won 52 per cent of the vote.
Webinar on nuclear disarmament
My bit during the recent Abolition 2000 webinar on nuclear disarmament. You can see the rest of the speakers *here*
California licensing snafu could cost cannabis growers thousands in lost revenue, possible shutdowns
California’s marijuana growers are at risk of losing thousands of dollars in revenue as scores of temporary business licenses expire each day before the state can replace them with annual permits. That leaves many cultivators trapped in a licensing logjam with a difficult choice: Continue operating with expired permits – or shut down. This is […] California licensing snafu could cost cannabis growers thousands in lost revenue, possible shutdowns is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
From the Ashes of Notre Dame de Paris
[image: Fire of the Notre Dame Cathedral seen from Saint-Louis Island, Bourbon Quay, photo taken at 8:38pm Paris local time. 4/15/2019 (Cangadoba / Wikimedia Commons / CC Share Alike 4.0 International)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20190417-from-ashes-notre-dame.pdf Two days ago the world witnessed, dumbstruck, the terrible fire which destroyed significant portions of the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, one of humanity's great cultural treasures. The occasion unleashed an unformed sentiment of deep loss across the planet, a sense based on the universal character of Mankind which transcends... more »
Not Classified: Check Out Japan's Plan to Sink China's Navy In a War
*Michael Peck* *Security, * “The plan involves extending the range of Japan's supersonic ASM-3 air-to-ship missiles, which are said to have a range of less than 200 kilometers [124 miles], to over 400 km [249 miles], with the aim of beefing up Tokyo's ability to defend a chain of outlying islands in the southwest,” according to Japan’s Mainichi newspaper. *Japan already plans to deploy F-35B stealth fighters on carrier-like “helicopter-destroyers.” A new air warfare strategy would incorporate American-made standoff air-to-surface missiles. A long-range anti-ship missile would ju... more »
Amphibious Combat Vehicle: Check Out the Marine Corps' Next Super Weapon
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Marine Corps’ ongoing offensive and defensive live-fire exercises with its emerging Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) are intended to refine the new vehicle’s weapons systems and survivability - while aligning the modern vehicle with the service’s evolving amphibious warfare strategy. (Washington, D.C.) The Marine Corps’ ongoing offensive and defensive live-fire exercises with its emerging Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) are intended to refine the new vehicle’s weapons systems and survivability - while aligning the modern vehicle with the service’s e... more »
F-35 or Not: This Country Needs 88 New Fighter Jets Before Its Air Force Falls Apart
*David Axe* *Security, * Check out the contenders. Canada for the third time in a decade is trying to replace its aging F/A-18A/B Hornet fighter jets. With every year the acquisition effort drags on, the condition of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s fast-jet fleet grows direr. “The politically-charged competition to replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter jets will rocket forward at the end of May [2019] as the federal government releases a long-anticipated, full-fledged tender call,” Murray Brewster *reported* for CBC News. Four companies are vying for the multibillion-dollar c... more »
The United States and Russia - Stumbling Into A War That Is Unwinnable
A recent article in the South China Morning Post entitled "U.S. - Russia Chill Stirs Concerns About Stumbling Into War" looks at the current diplomatic strains between the two nations and how the lack of communication could lead to "a new Cold War, or worse". Here is a quote from the opening paragraphs of the article: *"American and European analysts and current and former US military officers say the nuclear superpowers need to talk more. A foundational arms control agreement is being abandoned and the last major limitation on strategic nuclear weapons could go away in less than tw... more »
2019 in the Beginning of the End of Echo Chambers
*Phillip J. Watt* - Welcome to 2019, where humans are deeply divided into their own echo chambers.
Who controls the drones?
UK and US personnel work together at Menwith Hill NSA spy base (in North Yorkshire) to pinpoint the locations of targeted people or groups so they can be captured or killed. But innocent people die - including children. These US drone strikes are unlawful. They allow the US to kill so-called targets without due process or accountability.
Report from Yemen
Hassan Al-Haifi gives a terrific update from Yemen on the US-Saudi Arabia bombing of innocent victims in the massacre that continues each day. He does a great analysis about the 'western axis' operations in the Middle East and around the world. Every where you turn there are astute people like Hassan. Thank god for him and others like him. All blessings to the much suffering people in Yemen. People of the west must get off their asses and rattle their chains! Show some courage and defend truth, justice, and the legions of victims of the US directed war machine. Bruce
Julian Assange Is Not A Journalist, So Journalists Should Not Make Him A Fourth Estate Martyr
These days, anybody with an internet connection can be a publisher. That doesn’t make everybody a journalist. This distinction has become more important than ever in light of two recent events. read more
Japan's F-35 Fleet Made 7 Emergency Landings Before Last Week's Crash
Japanese F-35. Defpost *Business Insider:* *Japan's fleet of F-35s reportedly made 7 emergency landings before crash* * Five of Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-35 jets reportedly made seven emergency landings prior to a crash somewhere in the Pacific Ocean last week, according to the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun. * The emergency landings occurred in flight tests between June 2017 and January 2019, The Mainichi reported, citing defense officials. * The crashed F-35, which was assembled by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Nagoya, Japan, was reportedly diagnosed with cooling an...more »
Work On Developing An Anti-Torpedo Torpedo Intensifies
*Warzone/The Drive:* *German and Canadian Firms Developing SeaSpider Rocket-Powered Anti-Torpedo Torpedo* *There is a growing demand for hard-kill anti-torpedo defenses to defeat newer torpedoes that are increasingly immune to existing countermeasures.* German and Canadian defense contractors are moving ahead with the development of a rocket-powered hard-kill anti-torpedo defense system called SeaSpider that they hope could become a standard feature on naval vessels in both of those countries. The project is another example of growing interest around the world in anti-torpedo torp... more »
Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is one of the essential B vitamins. It has several different names based on the role it plays in the body. B6 functions as a coenzyme, or helper molecule, in the body and participates in over 100 reactions. Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of foods. The richest sources are organ […] The post Deficiency Symptoms of Vitamin B6 appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Does North Korea Have Human Torpedo Suicide Subs?
Left to right: KPN hovercraft, mystery ship, Krivak-class frigate, and a second hovercraft. A narrow patrol boat-type warship is tied up next to the Krivak, and a second of the class is in drydock at the bottom of the screenshot. Screenshot: Google Earth *Foxtrot Alpha:* *Is This North Korea’s 'Human Torpedo' Suicide Sub?* What may well be a small, one or two-person submarine and mothership has been sighted at a military base in Nampo, North Korea. The small submarines are allegedly meant to conduct suicide attacks on enemy ships, and their appearance could be part of a regular tra... more »
WHY PETE BUTTIGIEG PROBABLY WON'T BE THE NOMINEE
We're having another wave of Buttigiegmania. Politico's Playbook reports, breathlessly: *BUTTIGIEG SHRUGS OFF ANTI-GAY HECKLERS:* “South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg swept into Iowa on Tuesday, drawing some of the biggest crowds of the 2020 race so far in the first-in-the-nation caucus state. He faced anti-gay hecklers at two events, including in Des Moines where a man in the crowd shouted ‘remember Sodom and Gomorrah!’ just after Buttigieg talked about marrying his husband, Chasten, who attended the event. *“The man kept shouting but the crowd chants of ‘Pete! Pete!’* drowned him out... more »
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Frank Clemente is the latest to point out how the Trump Republicans' tax cut scheme served only to further enrich the already-wealthy. And Bess Levin discusses the average one-cent bonus to workers that resulted from billions poured into corporate coffers. - George Monbiot writes about the need for mass mobilization to push to avert an impending climate breakdown. Mark Cameron and Michael Bernstein point out that a strong majority of Ontarians are opposed to Doug Ford's high-cost, zero-evidence attacks on carbon pricing. And Richa... more »
Watch A Sea Stallion Helicopter Lift Another Helicopter
*Popular Mechanics:* *Watch a Marine Corps Helicopter Lift Another Marine Helicopter* *The Marines can take care of their own damaged helicopters, thank you very much.* As an expeditionary force, the U.S. Marine Corps is expected to operate in distant, faraway places with little support from the other services. That’s why, for example, it operates its own heavy artillery, fighter jets, and even aerial refueling tankers. That’s also why its largest helicopter, the CH-53 Sea Stallion heavy lift helicopter, can lift other helicopters in the Marines’ inventory if the latter run into ... more »
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*Why Do Progressives Support Elite Universities?* By RICHARD K. VEDDER For several years, something has puzzled me: the most elite, selective, expensive American universities are hotbeds of liberal activism. Liberal faculty outnumber conservatives at least five to one in the policy-related social science and humanities fields. Also, as Joshua Distel helps me document in a forthcoming book, the more elite schools often bring in outside speakers mostly decidedly left of center—far more so than at less selective public universities. Whereas high income residential areas on average t... more »
Supporting Assange’s Prosecution Is Supporting the Nullification of Freedoms
As Julian Assange is close to being prosecuted for practicing journalism, the rest of humanity is facing a similar fate to that of Julian. Liberty is slipping away at an alarming rate, and throughout most of the civilized world. And while the arrest and extradition of Assange wouldn’t be the concluding event in history, it would mean we’ve moved closer to a totalitarian science fiction nightmare than ever. The signs of fascism are all around… The post Supporting Assange’s Prosecution Is Supporting the Nullification of Freedoms appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Washington a fait part de ses inquiétudes à Tokyo
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Les Etats-Unis souhaitent l'ouverture des marchés japonais aux produits industriels américains, au premier rang desquels le secteur automobile, et l'abaissement voire la suppression des droits de douane sur les produits agricoles américains.
Call for proposals: Women interrogating trade & corporate hegemony feminist participatory action research (WITCH FPAR) 2019-2020
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
17-Apr-2019 Call for proposals: Women interrogating trade & corporate hegemony feminist participatory action research (WITCH FPAR) 2019-2020 (deadline: 30 April) APWLD invites grassroots women rights movements to take part in this project that aims to develop capacity, tools and resources by women movements against neoliberal trade and investment regimes. Click here for more info.
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*Critical Australian academic’s firing was ‘unlawful’, court finds* *He dared ridicule the Global Warming messiahs in his university who said that climate change was devastating Australia's Great Barrier Reef. He showed clear evidence that they were deceptive. So his university was out to "get" him by hook or by crook, mostly crook. They are now more furious with him than ever. Liars hate being exposed* A Federal Court judge has ruled James Cook University acted unlawfully when it sacked physics professor Peter Ridd after he publicly criticised the institution and one of its s... more »
Bernie Sanders among top one per cent of US earners
By Paul Homewood Now that’s what I call a true socialist! https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/04/16/bernie-sanders-among-top-one-per-cent-us-earners-newly-released/?li_source=LI&li_medium=li-recommendation-widget
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From Jenna Orkin No Evidence Thus Far of Arson at Notre Dame Blaze Erupts at Jerusalem’s Historic al-Aqsa Mosque as Notre Dame Burns (VIDEO) Inside The US-Led Operation To Bust North Korean Oil Smugglers On The High SeasFrance's superrich join together to pledge over $675 million to help rebuild Notre-Dame, as donations flood in to save the devastated cathedral Ecuador says it has been hit with 40 million cyber attacks since Julian Assange was arrested at its embassy in London Buttigieg May Have A 'Secret Tapes' Problem As Accusations Of Racism Taint 2020 Bid Goldman Sachs is cutti... more »
Petrobras Not Renewing Sponsorships of Thirteen Cultural Events
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Petrobras announced that it is not renewing sponsorship contracts for thirteen large cultural projects around the country. According to Petrobras, the budget for sponsoring the arts is smaller due to the company’s resilience plan. As a result, audiovisual projects and projects in the performing arts […] The post Petrobras Not Renewing Sponsorships of Thirteen Cultural Events appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Loses its Share in Global Iron Ore Market
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Within a scenario altered by the Brumadinho disaster, Brazil’s share in the global iron ore market is expected to decrease from 25.2 percent to 24.2 percent by 2019, a loss is estimated at US$ 1.6 billion. The dam tragedy led to the hardening of dam […] The post Brazil Loses its Share in Global Iron Ore Market appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sanity and humanity return to the World Bank?
Extreme greens grouse, but African and other poor families see hope in David Malpass. The post Sanity and humanity return to the World Bank? appeared first on CFACT.
Unadulterated Ignorance
Yesterday, Albertans voted in the Regressive Conservative Party -- otherwise known as the UCP. Geoff Dembicki writes in *The Tyee*: Albertans elected one of the most socially conservative and environmentally hostile governments in its history Tuesday night, handing a majority of seats to the United Conservative Party and electing its leader Jason Kenney as premier. In the end it seemed voters acted the way pollsters and other observers had predicted all along: by voting in a government that promised to do whatever it takes to get Alberta’s bitumen to the Pacific coast and scrap cl... more »
Trivia : April 17th
These things happened on this date…. Very first Mustang sold to the public Ford Mustang April 17, 1964 Ford’s new sports car the Mustang officially goes on sale. At a base price of $2,368, it sold an industry record of 417,000 units in its first year. It was originally intended to be a mid-engine two-seated roadster, but that changed when the sales of the Thunderbird increased after adding a back seat. Douglas A-4 Skyhawks flying sorties over combat areas during the invasion Bay of Pigs Invasion April 17, 1961 Led by Cuban exiles, trained, armed, and directed by the U.S., … Continue ... more »
First ‘Deal of Century’ Ad Goes Viral with The ‘New State Solution’ — Palestinian State in the Sinai Desert — The Coming Fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14
Video is mostly Zionist propaganda to sell ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
New Palestinian Authority PM Declares Trump Peace Plan ‘Born Dead’
New Palestinian Authority PM Declares Trump Peace Plan ‘Born Dead’ by AP and TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Mohammad Shtayyeh says US waging ‘financial war’ on Palestinians in bid to force their surrender without independent state; insists: ‘There are no partners in Palestine for Trump’. – The new Palestinian Authority prime minister on Tuesday accused the United States of […]
Social Security At A Crossroads-- Congress Can Either Make It Better Or Ruin It
On January-- FDR's birthday-- John Larson (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R.860), currently wending its way through Congress. The relevant committees doing hearings on it are House Ways and Means, Education and Welfare and Energy and Commerce. I'm told it will probably get voted on next month. If it passes the House (it will) and Senate (sketchy) and is signed by Trump (sketchier yet), the 63 million Americans who currently receive Social Security checks-- not to mention everyone else who will receive Social Security checks in the future-- will see increased bene... more »
Sharyl Attkisson brings logic to the illegal alien problem
I'm sure most of us have been following the debate (and the outrage) over President Trump's proposal to release illegal aliens in so-called "sanctuary cities" while their cases are being processed. I find it highly amusing how liberals, who are normally so pro-illegal-alien, suddenly go all NIMBY when the suggestion is made. I think Sharyl Attkisson, the journalist who lifted the lid on the "Fast and Furious" gun-running scandal, has the right of it in her latest column. The beauty of [President Trump's proposal| is its simplicity. It doesn’t require litigating who’s correct. It m... more »
The greatest adventure is to know oneself.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2018/jul/15/the-greatest-adventure-is-to-know-oneself-1842396.html Advertisements
Bridge building to strengthen the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
https://www.europeanleadershipnetwork.org/commentary/bridge-building-to-strengthen-the-non-proliferation-treaty/
Decades of data suggest parenthood makes people unhappy.
https://bigthink.com/sex-relationships/should-you-have-kids?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1555271336
The Scalar Conundrum: Who Is the Real Nikola Tesla?
https://anamericaninbosnia.wordpress.com/2019/04/16/the-scalar-conundrum-who-is-the-real-nikola-tesla/
Accuracy of Synthetic 2D Mammography Compared With Conventional 2D Digital Mammography Obtained With 3D Tomosynthesis
https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.18.20520
#Niraparib in Late-Line Treatment of Ovarian Cancer.
https://ascopost.com/News/59935
Julian Assange and #WikiLeaks Deserve Our Thanks for Making Governments More Transparent
https://reason.com/2019/04/11/julian-assange-and-wikileaks-deserve-our
Climate-induced conflict fuels migration, study finds
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/03/dust-and-blood-climate-induced-conflict-fuels-migration-study-finds/
#Astrophysics in The Three-body Problem — Black Hole, Three Spheres and More
https://pandaily.com/astrophysics-in-three-body-problem-blackhole-three-spheres-and-more/
Massive restoration of world’s forests would cancel out a decade of CO2 emissions, analysis suggests.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/forests-climate-change-co2-greenhouse-gases-trillion-trees-global-warming-a8782071.html
Women’s Rights In Europe
“We have 50 million Muslims in Europe. There are signs that Allah will grant Islam victory in Europe—without swords, without guns, without conquest—will turn it into a Muslim continent within a few decades.” – Muammar Gaddafi European women have much … Continue reading →
A Plan To Cut US CO2 Emissions By 50%
Democrats say they won a majority of the popular vote in 2016, and also say that CO2 will destroy the planet not long after the end of Donald Trump’s second term. With so little time left the only socially just … Continue reading →
Carbon dioxide is good for grain production
“In Germany and the USA as well, yields per hectare of cultivated land have risen sharply since 1960. Maize in Germany by approx. 130% and for wheat in Germany by approx. 120%. This is more than doubling. Maize in the … Continue reading →
Serbian Tabloids Say Notre Dame de Paris Fire is Result of Flying Kosovo’s Flag
The risks of fire during the repairs of Notre Dame de Paris were apparently well known. Thus, it would be … Continue reading →
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