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Key Takeaways From The Mueller Report On Trump And Russia
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By Fred Lucas ~ The final report by special counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence of a conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin, but details in the 448-page document provide fodder for congressional Democrats who want more investigations. The lightly redacted report released by the Justice Department states that President Donald Trump feared … Continue reading Key Takeaways From The Mueller Report On Trump And Russia
From Whence Comes The Power To Drive Electric Vehicles?
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By Dr. Jay Lehr ~ Elon Musk recognized early on there was money to be made in businesses that support environmental causes. He has gained the support of the green movement by broadcasting his vision for a future without fossil fuels, reducing global warming and traveling on battery powered cars. However most people do not … Continue reading From Whence Comes The Power To Drive Electric Vehicles?
Best Presidental Quote EVER
Better than Nixon saying (as Vice President) “you won’t have Dick Nixon around anymore” Of course he lied. Later he said “I am not a crook!” Again, he perjured. Trump was very succinct. To the point. “I’m fucked” … actually, he’s sodomized with a shovel, sideways so it would hurt more.
New York Post stirs Ilhan Omar controversy with 9/11 cover
and while the White Supremacists were threatening Ms Omar for being dark skinned and Muslim… THREE Mostly Black churches were burned, in Louisiana. Who do YOU Supremacists believe did that? Oh, that’s right, YOUR ‘christian’ soldiers in the Klan. I actually speak English, which Ms Omar actually spoke when she actually reminded everybody who has... more »
What I Learned Last Night
In 1879, Fyodor Dostoevsky, gave us "The Grand Inquisitor"-- a poem within *The Brothers Karamazov*-- widely considered one of the greatest pieces of literature in history. This week, James Inman wrote "If Jesus came back today and saw Notre Dame he'd say, 'Fuck your church. What is this stained glass bullshit? Back in my day we worshipped God out in a field. Oh you saved my crown of thorns? Whoop-de-fucking-do!' Then you'd plot to kill him again for speaking the truth." Same-same-- just a shorter and less ambiguous version. An out-of-town friend asked me to meet him at Crossroad... more »
On Tour, etc.
*On Tour* The Bangles will be playing in Huntington Beach, CA, on Saturday, May 11. I'm sure that they will be walking like Egyptians. As with Buffet the show, the parking lot before the concert is the party. Some suggest the Bangles may be a little long in the tooth. Maybe. I'll talk to my kids and see if they want to take in the concert. Worst case, a day at the beach. *The Mueller Report* It cleared the President of wrongdoing, but the donkeys want another investigation, hoping for a different result. Rep Adam Shifty (D-CA) would walk like an Egyptian (see above) for a differen... more »
What Mueller Found on Russia and on Obstruction: A First Analysis
President Donald Trump at the Capitol (Source: Flickr/Official White House by Joyce N. Boghosian) “Really the best day since he got elected,” said Kellyanne Conway, the president’s counselor, about a day on which 400 pages dropped into the public’s lap describing relentless presidential misconduct and serial engagements between his campaign and a foreign actor. The weeks-long lag between Attorney General William Barr’s announcement of Robert Mueller’s top-line findings and the release of the Mueller report itself created space for an alternate reality in which the document release... more »
Seventh Coolest Start To A Year In The US In 110 Years
Spreadsheet Since the first of the year, only 15% of days in the US have been above 65F. This is the coolest start to a year in a quarter century, and seventh coolest in 110 years. The warmest year was … Continue reading →
Democrats React To The Release Of The Mueller Report
*USA Today:** 'A damning document': Democrats call Mueller report's details disturbing, vow hearings* WASHINGTON – Democrats reacted with alarm to fresh details in Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, vowing to hold hearings and look further into whether President Donald Trump improperly tried to impede the special counsel's investigation. Intelligence Committee member Rep. Jim Himes, D-Ct., said the section of the report focused on obstruction of justice "reads like The Godfather." "The array of sleazy behavior, of lies, and ordering subordinates... more »
Drug Companies Upset Physicians are not Prescribing More Cholesterol-lowering Statin Drugs
Cholesterol is found in nearly every cell in your body. This waxy substance is vital for optimal functioning of cell membranes, regulating protein pathways and supporting brain health, hormone levels and reducing your heart disease risk. Your body also uses cholesterol to manufacture vitamin D after being exposed to the sun. As Zoe Harcombe, Ph.D., has noted, "It is virtually impossible to explain how vital cholesterol is to the human body. If you had no cholesterol in your body you would be dead." The majority of the cholesterol in your body, approximately 80%, is manufactured in y... more »
Are “Conspiracy Theories” Tearing Society Apart Or Saving Us From Destruction?
By Brandon Smith The phrase “conspiracy theory” is often used by establishment agencies, the mainstream media and useful idiots as a tool to dismiss legitimate... more »
"Total Store Closures In The U.S. To Hit 12,000 By The End of 2019"
*"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? Not only that, we are also on pace to absolutely shatter the all-time record for store closures in a single year by more than 50 percent. Yes, Internet commerce is growing, but the Internet has been around for several decades now. It isn’t as if this threat just suddenly materialized. As Internet commerce continues to slowly expand, we would exp... more »
UT Austin Freshman Claims He Lost AROTC Scholarship As Result of Transgender Military Ban
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) freshman Map Pesqueira claims he lost his three-year scholarship through the college’s Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) program because he is transgender. The three-year scholarship goes into effect Pesquiera’s sophomore year, however, because he is transgender, he has been prohibited from using the scholarship because of a […]
Dr. Leslie Doyle Named Inaugural Chief Inclusion Officer at Rockhurst University
Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri has appointed Dr. Leslie Doyle as the school’s inaugural chief inclusion officer where she will lead the newly established Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A Kansas City native who grew up across the street from Rockhurst, Doyle has more than two decades of experience working in higher education, […]
Former Delaware State University Staffer Pleads Guilty to Tuition Bribery Scheme
Former Delaware State University associate registrar Crystal Martin plead guilty to taking bribes to give out-of-state students a break on their tuition. The felony is part of a scheme that prosecutors predict cost the university $3 million. In a recent court hearing, Martin said an unnamed co-conspirator would bring her students to be reclassified as […]
Hennessy Pledges $10M to TMCF for HBCU Graduate Fellows Program
Hennessy has pledged to give $10 million over the next 10 years to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) through its first-ever corporate HBCU graduate program to support African-Americans in leadership positions. The program, named “Hennessy Fellows” will help prepare the next generation of African-American leaders through financial assistance, access to training and professional development […]
Author Chat: New Book Mines Racial Disparities in College Degrees
Journalist Richard Whitmire discusses how to significantly improve graduation rates of first-generation, low-income, minority college students in his sixth book, The B.A. Breakthrough: How Ending Diploma Disparities Can Change the Face of America. Whitmire, a past president of the National Education Writers Association and former editorial writer for USA Today, discussed the book (published by The 74 and released April 9) and related issues with Diverse.
Remarkable Progress On Climate Action In Two Years. 1.5 °C Within Reach. Current Policies At 3 °C Well Below Business As Usual
Almost nobody seems to report the positive side of our recent climate change action. It’s remarkable what we’ve done in two years, which gives us much hope that we can indeed rise to the challenge. I have never in my life seen such a coming together of nations worldwide to solve a problem. If I was writing this three years ago, then any readers familiar with the slow progress of the Kyoto protocol agreement would be astonished to know what the future holds for our world, just three years later. The young particularly are driving action, as in Greta Thunberg’s emotional speech to... more »
World War II's Top Guns: This Group of P-47 Fighter Pilots Shot Down Over 500 Planes
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* The 56th Fighter Group led by Colonel Hubert Zemke scored over 500 kills before its ace commander's transfer. On May 4, 1943, the U.S. Army Air Forces’ 56th Fighter Group was ordered to meet a formation of Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers returning from a run over Antwerp, Belgium. Colonel Hubert Zemke, commanding the American fighters, lost his radio communications as he reached the Dutch coast, forcing him to hand over command to Colonel Loreen McCollum, commander of the 61st Fighter Squadron and return to base. It was Zemk... more »
Collusion Or Coincidence? Records Show EPA Efforts To Slow Herbicide Review Came In Coordination With Monsanto
Newly released government email communications show a persistent effort by multiple officials within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to slow a separate federal agency’s safety review of Monsanto’s top-selling herbicide. Notably, the records demonstrate that the EPA efforts came at the behest of Monsanto, and that EPA officials were helpful enough to keep the chemical […] The post Collusion Or Coincidence? Records Show EPA Efforts To Slow Herbicide Review Came In Coordination With Monsanto appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Organic Farming Curbs the Spread of Foodborne Pathogens – New Study
Organic farming promotes natural resistance to common food-borne human pathogens, according to a study that evaluates the benefit of soil organisms. By protecting valuable species of dung beetles and soil bacteria, organic farming systems naturally act to clean up and decompose potentially pathogen-bearing animal feces. Source: beyondpesticides.org/ While these natural systems suppress pathogens on organic farms, coventional […] The post Organic Farming Curbs the Spread of Foodborne Pathogens – New Study appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
"95% Stock Market Loss And A Can Too Big To Kick"
*"95% Stock Market Loss And A Can Too Big To Kick"* by Egon von Greyerz "Will the average stock portfolio gain 1,900% to make up for the coming *95%* fall? This is the unenviable task that investors will be facing in years to come. Six weeks ago I wrote about Alfred, a 74 year old man who during his life made a $14 million fortune in stocks by always being invested in the Dow. Alfred never analysed the US or the world economy. Nor did he analyze a single stock. Always being in the market was his secret. Alfred is not a deep thinker, so he hasn’t thought about how fortunate he has b... more »
Robert Mueller Interviewed President Trump Six Days After Criminal “Obstruction” Investigation Began…
Now that people are starting to absorb the intent and motivations of the Special Counsel investigation, it’s worth remembering Robert Mueller interviewed President Donald Trump six days after the FBI launched a criminal “obstruction of justice” investigation, and ten months … Continue reading →
Thursday Evening Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Katharine Hayhoe offers some suggestions as to how to reach people in talking about climate change. Karine Peloffy writes about the growing mobilization of support for real action to avert climate disaster, while Roy Culpeper comments on the importance of Canada participating in (and indeed leading) a global movement toward environmental justice. Alex Ballingall reports on Abacus' polling which found two-thirds of Canadian already favouring a Green New Deal funded by more revenue from the wealthiest few. And Dave Mills points out that GM's ... more »
President Trump And Republicans React To The Release Of The Mueller Report
*Daily Mail:* *Furious Trump rages that he could have FIRED 'everyone' and ended the 'witch hunt' as Mueller report reveals he feared 'the end of my presidency' and says Congress could STILL find POTUS guilty of obstruction despite AG Barr clearing him* * Attorney General William Barr published a redacted version of the 448-page report by Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Thursday * It is divided into two volumes: 207 pages on collusion, and 241 on obstruction * The report crucially says that the special counsel did not clear President Trump * It paints a picture of an angry Trump... more »
Kahina is Romanian and lived under Communism—posted on FaceBook
“By the time I was born, in '83, România, my country, has been a Communist country for three decades and Ceaușescu has been leader for 16 years. There was no legal private enterprise and no private property. All the factories and farms belonged to the state, and even a man' s chicken and milk cow were "state property". The peasants that haven't been arrested for doing too well had to either work in the communal farm or give milk, eggs and produce to the state. Intellectuals, factory and business owners, well off farmers, they were all arrested as enemies of the People and either ki... more »
Romantic obsession turns toxic in love triangle thriller Burning
Based on a Haruki Murakami short story, Lee Chang-dong's award-winning film is a searing critique of class friction in Korea.
How far ahead can we actually predict the weather? Hint: Not very far
Do you ever look up those long-range forecasts weeks ahead of a wedding or big event? You shouldn't. In fact, the accuracy of forecasts is far shorter than you probably think.
Attenborough’s “Climate Change–The Facts
By Paul Homewood The BBC continued its climate change propaganda season last night with David Attenborough’s well trailered “Climate Change – The Facts?” The opening sequences, recorded against film of hot weather and including these quotes, left no doubt of where the programme was headed: “Right now we are facing our … … Continue reading →
Why is The Phantom such a huge cultural phenomenon in Papua New Guinea?
When you think of places a comic book hero might turn up, the tribal war shields of the Papua New Guinea highlands are probably not what springs to mind.
Extinction Rebellion protests continue in London as police call for reinforcements
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London police call in extra help and cancel officers' holidays as they deal with rolling climate change protests that have caused transport headaches across the British capital.
Roof torn off, power cut to homes as severe storm hits WA coast
A strong cold front brings damaging winds, heavy rainfall and plummeting temperatures to Perth and southern WA, with thousands of properties blacked out and the roof of one house torn off and thrown down the road.
Who is alive? Who's not? What you need to know before you see Avengers: Endgame
Refresh your memory on who survived the snap before you see Marvel's conclusion to a saga 22 movies in the making.
Biggest federal election imminent but voters appear more keen than ever for it to be over
A record number of Australians have are enrolled to vote in the federal election, with 4 million votes expected to be cast before polling day.
'It's a powder keg': How Tasmania's rental crisis adds to prison pressures
Tasmania's housing crisis is putting pressure on the state's overcrowded prison system as inmates struggle to secure a fixed address needed when applying for bail or parole.
Craig Bellamy continues to shine ahead of grand final rematch with Trent Robinson
In Friday night's Storm-Roosters clash, we will see a great coach and one with the hallmarks of greatness making their talented teams much better, writes Richard Hinds.
Teen charged with murder of Brisbane doctor who was gunned down in garage
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A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Brisbane doctor Luping Zeng, who was gunned down in his garage in what is being described as a "crime of opportunity that escalated".
Parents wake to toddler's cries as son taken by dingoes
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Two dingoes drag a sleeping toddler from a camper trailer on Fraser Island off Queensland's coast, with the boy's cries waking his father, who then fought off the animals to save his son. The boy has been flown to hospital with a fractured skull.
Did Vandals Attack 12 Churches in France in One Week?
A Breitbart report re-emerged on social media in the aftermath of the April 2019 fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Chem Professor on Leave After Nazi Gas Chamber Exam Question
"I can offer no explanation for my actions other than carelessness and hubris," he wrote.
Egypt’s Constitutional amendments : The final version
In less than 24 hours, Egyptians around the globe should be flocking to Egyptian embassies and consulate to kick off the Constitutional amendments referendum officially. Here are the final version of the constitutional amendments as approved by the parliament and as originally published by Ahram Online in English. [image: Constitutional amendments] Pro-amendments banner in Heliopolis The articles involving the President of the Republic The most controversial two amended articles from those controversial amendments. In 70 days, the presidential term period changed according to Al-Mana... more »
Mueller Report Release -- News Roundup
*Reuters*: *In unflattering detail, Mueller report reveals Trump actions to impede inquiry* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on his inquiry into Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election described in extensive and sometimes unflattering detail how President Donald Trump tried to impede the probe, raising questions about whether he committed the crime of obstruction of justice. The release of the 448-page report on Thursday after a 22-month investigation marked a milestone in Trump’s tumultuous presidency and inflamed partisan passions ahead of his ... more »
Washington State Passes SB 1638 to Remove Philosophical Exemption for the Measles Vaccine, Religious Remains
by Ginger Taylor MS It will have to go back to the House for concurrence. KOMO News: OLYMPIA, Wash. — The state Senate passed a bill Wednesday night 25-22 along party lines that eliminates the "personal preference" exemption from the... more »
April 18: We are gpverned by the greediest and most immoral of humans.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/18/billionaires-donations-notre-dame-france-inequality Well, you can be sure that none of these billionaires will be poor as a result of their donations. I am reminded of the New Brunswick oil billionaire who gave a (much, much smaller) donation to the poor. The province's wanna be billionaires gave him a lavish dinner, and the local newspapers (owned by the billionaire) wet their pants in pages of praise. And the billionaire is, of course, one of those who doesn't pay income taxes. In fact, he doesn't pay much in the way of property... more »
Dropping Illegals in Sanctuary Cities — Useless Distraction or Bloody Genius?
Bill Whittle Published on Apr 18, 2019 Is President Trump’s plan to send some illegal immigrants to sanctuary cities and states a useless distraction to his main objective of building a border wall. Or, is he a bloody genius for making the Progressive Left live up to its own rhetoric. –00– Genius! Bwahaha. –Uriel–
organized crime in Latin America updated
4-10-19 * Metalor* processed some $3.5 billion worth of gold from the Peru-based firm Minerals del Sur (Minersur) between 2010 and 2018, according to the documents obtained by Ojo-Público. Prosecutors say Minersur sourced suspect ore from at least two companies under investigation for illegal mining, according to the report. “Metalor was the exclusive importer of gold produced from illegal mining which was sold or sent through Minersur,” states one of the documents in the Ojo-Público investigation, which reproduced an image of that portion of the prosecutor’s report. Minersur a... more »
Meet the Marine Lizard: Is China's New Tank All Hype?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * China has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first armed robot amphibious vehicle. The Marine Lizard sounds essentially like a robotic, amphibious tank that can lead amphibious invasions and provide fire support for the assault troops. China has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first armed robot amphibious vehicle. The Marine Lizard sounds essentially like a robotic, amphibious tank that can lead amphibious invasions and provide fire support for the assault troops. But is this a robotic revolution, or is the vehicle too good to be true? Ch... more »
A few Mueller takeaways and one question
Let me brief. I have three key takeaways from the Mueller report news’ summaries. My sources are PBS Newshour and ABC News, since I have not read the report. – the Russians successfully influenced the election and Trump officials were … Continue reading →
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Terry Lovelace
I spoke with Terry Lovelace about his abduction experiences. As many of you know, I’m not a fan of the tales of abduction, but Lovelace is a man with impressive credentials. He is a retired attorney who practiced civil litigation and criminal defense. More impressive is that he retired as an Assistant Attorney General for Vermont. Here is a guy who doesn’t need to create a tale of abduction to gain any sort of recognition. There is simply no motivation to come forward with something like this. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/17671590 He talke... more »
Lawmakers, Doctors, Attorneys and Oregon Public Oppose Secretive Bill to Force All Vaccines on Oregon Children
Oregon Bill HB 3063 proposes to exclude children from school if they are missing just one vaccination. It strips Oregonians of religious and philosophical freedom when it comes to vaccines and abolishes all but the medical exemption (ME). In Oregon most doctors are unwilling to write medical exemptions because they must be approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and they have one of the most restrictive set of rules for MEs in the country. Science journalist and book author Jennifer Margulis, PhD, Dr. James Lyons-Weiler, PhD, a biochemist who has published over 100 peer-revi... more »
Empowering Girls Through Sport
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 18 (IPS) - For too long, women and girls have been excluded from the playing field—literally. But now, many are paving the way in the fight against gender inequality through sports. Read the full story, “Empowering Girls Through Sport”, on globalissues.org →
Peter Cunningham Leaves EdPost CEO Position to… Citizen Stewart(?)
Originally posted on deutsch29: In 2014, billionaire Eli Broad approached former US ed sec Arne Duncan crony and assistant, Peter Cunningham, to create a multi-million-dollar-funded blog, Education Post. New Orleans-based ed reformer, Christ Stewart (known as Citizen Stewart), was a founding member of EdPost; according to EdPost’s 2014, 2015, and 2016 tax forms (note that EdPost’s formal name is Results in…
Is Impeachment On The Table, Madame Speaker?
Short version: Russia helped Trump and Trump welcomed their help. Whatever Barr and Trump cooked up for Fox and Trump's dumbbell 35% of the country, Mueller's report is a cornucopia of collusion and obstruction-- every damn thing you ever thought he and his treasonous enablers might have done. Mueller's got it all in there-- except for the pee-tape and a confession from Trump and his family of grifters. Soon after he read the report, Adam Schiff, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, stated flatly: "Whether these acts are criminal or not, whether the obstruction was criminal o... more »
Jim Jordan and Mark Meadows Discuss Mueller Report…
Representative Jim Jordan and Representative Mark Meadows appear on Fox News to discuss the Mueller report.
Donald Trump says 'Game Over' on the Russia probe, but Democrats say 'Game On'
The 448-page report into Russian interference does not paint the Trump team in a good light and give the Democrats plenty of opportunities to keep digging, writes James Glenday.
'As heavy as a blue whale': Record-breaking 'concreteberg' jams London sewers
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It is expected to take crews months to manually chip away at the 105-tonne mass of solidified concrete that is blocking three sewers, while tankers will be used to pump waste to ensure no homes are flooded with sewage.
'The world has changed': Why shows like Blackadder, Young Ones wouldn't work today
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We find ourselves in a "watershed moment in cultural history" says writer and comedian Ben Elton — and some past glories will never be recreated.
ABC News Quiz: Will you be saved from total destruction?
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One story dominated this week. But that doesn't mean only one thing happened. Were you paying attention to everything else?
'Enough is enough': Footballers boycott social media in racism protest
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Football players in England will boycott social media for 24 hours to put pressure on companies like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to crack down on racist abuse.
'Smear campaign' fears as Liberal candidate targeted in racist email
The sender of a racist email attacking Independent MP Kerryn Phelps embeds a Liberal candidate's name in the email's metadata, in what the party says is clearly an attempted smear campaign against their candidate.
The Daily Brief 2019-04-17
This is a summary of 19 AMN articles on the following subjects: Lebanon, Syria, Assad, Russia, Afrin, Idlib, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, China, Brazil, India, Libya, US, Venezuela, Trump, Yemen, Hama, Taiwan, Daraa, Israel, Houthi, Saudi, Aleppo. Categories covered in this brief: Lebanon, Syria, Iran, World-News, Middleeast, North-Africa, Turkey, Yemen Let us know how you like […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In the Midst of Darkness, The Light That Overcomes
“And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which means, ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken me.’” At various times and in sundry places throughout human history, there have been periods of great darkness. Times of oppression; times of tyranny. Times of war; times of great poverty. Times of licentiousness; times of […]
Does a Map Shared Online Depict All Churches ‘Destroyed’ in France in the Last 4 Years?
A 2019 fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris sparked interest in the condition of France's other churches.
Mueller report: How Congress can and will follow up on an incomplete and redacted document
Charles Tiefer, Professor of law, University of Baltimore at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
The Mueller report is out, heavily redacted and the investigative materials it's based on aren't public. That's where Congress comes in, writes a former House counsel. Now they can investigate.
What happens next with the Mueller report? 3 essential reads
Catesby Holmes, Global Affairs Editor, The Conversation US at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
The full report on the special counsel's Trump investigation has now been made public. As people, Congress and prosecutors nationwide dig into Mueller's findings, here are three key issues to watch.
Mueller Report Released: It's Official — No Collusion, No Proof of Obstruction
[image: mueller-report-released-no-collusion-no-proof-of-obstruction] Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 22-month-long investigation of alleged Russian collusion and interference in the 2016 election is summarized in a 448-page report released (in redacted form) mid-day Thursday. The wait is over; now the frenzy begins. Enemies of President Trump have claimed — since before he was even elected — that he colluded with Russia. The report, however, makes clear that there is no evidence of those claims. And it fails to provide sufficient evidence of obstruction.
OUR RIDICULOUS ELECTORAL SYSTEM IS WHY DEMOCRATS PROBABLY WON'T TRY TO IMPEACH
Donald Trump absolutely deserves to be impeached, with all evidence of unfitness for office placed before the public in a compelling and dramatic way. We can debate whether impeachment is worth the effort, given the fact that we know no Republican in the Senate will ever vote to convict, but we know now, unambiguously, that impeachment would be a highly appropriate course of action. It won't happen, and one reason it won't happen is our preposterous electoral system. No other country prolongs the selection of a chief executive for two damn years -- but that's how we do it. The easy ... more »
What Is it About Jeffrey Toobin and Stepping On Rakes?
The number of people in the media losing their minds over what the Mueller Report says, or rather what is not saying, continues to grow. CNN has been particularly all-in on the idea that Trump has got to be guilty of something, and is going wall-to-wall with its coverage of insinuations. But, it’s not the on air personalities that are doing the best analysis out there. It’s the people who are payed “analysts” for the network, all of whom have a very inflated sense of self-worth, who are firing away with some of their best material. Aside from the semi-senile, one trick pony Carl B... more »
Morehouse College to admit transgender men starting in 2020
The country’s only all-male historically black college will begin admitting transgender men next year, marking a major shift for the school at a time when higher education institutions around the nation are adopting more welcoming policies toward LGBT students.
Editor's Note
Must see my accountant tonight to sign off on my taxes. Blogging will return at 21:00 EST with a news roundup on the release of the Mueller report.
Forget North Korea: South Korea Is Truly a Military Powerhouse
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Kim should watch out. *As a country that has faced for decades the prospect of invasion, the army maintains large numbers of second line reservists. Seven reserve infantry divisions augment active army units, while twelve “local” defense/homeland defense divisions scattered across the country protect rear-area security against North Korean special forces, agents and infiltrators.* In the last seventy years, the Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) has evolved from a constabulary force into one of the largest, most powerful, technologically advanced arm... more »
Fifteenth Coolest Start To Year In Colorado
Through April 15, only 15% of days in Colorado have been above 60F. Average is 23% of days, with the peak year being 1907, when 46% of days prior to April 15 were over 60F. This is the coolest start … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Inner Light”
2002, “Inner Light”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Face-on spiral galaxy M77 lies a mere 47 million light-years away toward the aquatic constellation Cetus. At that estimated distance, the gorgeous island universe is about 100 thousand light-years across. Also known as NGC 1068, its compact and very bright core is well studied by astronomers exploring the mysteries of supermassive black holes in active Seyfert galaxies. *Click image for larger size.* M77 is also seen at x-ray, ultraviolet, infrared, and radio wavelengths. But this sharp visible light image based on Hubble data follows its winding spiral arms traced by obscuring du... more »
Chet Raymo, “Asperges Me, Domine”
*“Asperges Me, Domine” ** by Chet Raymo “Greystone Books publishes a series of "Literary Companions" to natural environments- mountains, rivers and lakes, deserts, gardens, and the sea, so far. Now they come to my environment- night- and have been kind enough to include a chapter from “The Soul of the Night”, the chapter called "The Shape of Night." I am in lovely company, admired companions of several generations- Diane Ackerman, Timothy Ferris, Annie Dillard, Henry Beston, Loren Eiseley, Louise Erdrich, Pico Iyer, and Gretel Ehrlich, to name but a few- all connoisseurs of darknes... more »
Australian Government Confirms Official Role in “Spygate”…
In response to media inquiry and FOIA demands, the government of Australia formally admitted today to the role of High Commissioner Alexander Downer and his engagements with George Papadopoulos in 2016. The timing coincides with the Mueller Report (released today), … Continue reading →
From Jesus Christ to Julian Assange: When Dissidents Become Enemies of the State
*John W. Whitehead* - That list of so-called “enemies of the state” is growing.
"Surely..."
"Surely there is grandeur in knowing that in the realm of thought, at least, you are without a chain; that you have the right to explore all heights and depth; that there are no walls nor fences, nor prohibited places, nor sacred corners in all the vast expanse of thought." - Robert Green Ingersoll
"Courage..."
"Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow." - Mary Anne Radmacher
Free Download: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”
*"One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich”* by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” is, as the title suggests, a simple story of one day in the life of Ivan Shukov Denisovich, a prisoner in a Soviet concentration camp. Shukov, a simple Russian peasant fighting for Stalin in WWII, is imprisoned for treason - a crime he did not commit - and has spent the last 8 years in concentration camps. Shukov’s day begins at 5.00 a.m. with the clang of the reveille - he is, along with the other prisoners, marched out into the bitter cold, stripped and searched for forbi... more »
Free Download: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, "The Gulag Archipelago"
“If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart? During the life of any heart this line keeps changing place; sometimes it is squeezed one way by exuberant evil and sometimes it shifts to allow enough space for good to flourish. One and the same human being is, at various ages, under various circumstances, a totally different human being. ... more »
Racism in the library profession
I've often mentioned at my blog the overwhelming list to the left of the library profession--a study done about 20 years ago said 223:1, making the profession more liberal than the ACLU, most university faculties, and probably the American Communist Party. So Library Journal (the "premier" publication of the American Library Association) this week tweeted "Library collections continue to promote and proliferate whiteness with their very existence and the fact that they are physically taking up space in our libraries." The journal's Twitter account then linked to an article [it was ... more »
'Physical violence against our staff': What happens when the customer isn't right
The Reject Shop and KFC sign onto an experiment to reduce harassment and assaults against retail workers as new survey reveals abuse from customers is rampant and rising.
'Uncharted territory': WeChat's new role in Australian public life raises difficult questions
Australian media companies are being censored on the Chinese social media app WeChat, even as politicians flock to the platform in a bid to attract Chinese-Australian voters.
Rainbow buns have people a little cross at Royal Easter Show
Food is a key feature of Sydney's Royal Easter Show, however one vendor's experiment this year with a tried-and-true recipe has a few patrons feeling a little cross.
'Tinder a waste of time' for the only cop in a one-man town
Senior Constable Dan Adams is the only resident of Liawenee, a town in the very centre of Tasmania, mostly known for its cold weather.
'That's not justice': Tale of two manslaughter sentences prompts calls for law reform
Controversy over wife-killer Borce Ristevski's sentence contrasted sharply with the sentence handed down to Joseph Esmaili under Victoria's one-punch minimum sentencing laws.
Canberra's long road (or tramline) to light rail
It might seem like talk of light rail in the nation's capital has been going on forever — but in a matter of hours the ACT's largest ever infrastructure project will go live. It's the result of several years of false starts, changed routes, and squabbling over how to pay for it.
NT Police arrest Aboriginal woman in her own home for being drunk
An Aboriginal woman in Katherine is breath-tested in her own home by Northern Territory Police, despite officers receiving no complaint about her, and arrested for being drunk.
"Dancing On The Crumbling Precipice"
*"Dancing On The Crumbling Precipice"* by James Quinn "Dancing on the crumbling precipice The rocks are coming loose just at the edge Are we laughing? Are we crying? Are we drowning? Are we dead? Or is it all a dream? The bombs are getting closer everyday “That can never happen here” we used to say Have these wars come to our doorstep? Has this moment finally come? Or is it all a dream?" Rise Against, "The Violence" "This recent song by Rise Against, inspired by the turmoil since the 2016 election of Donald Trump, captures the feeling of angst and uncertainty engulfing the world... more »
67% of Republican Voters Believe Mass Immigration Is a Critical Problem, But Only 16% of Their GOP Leaders Agree
According to a poll recorded in 2016, a stunning 67% of Republican voters thought mass immigration was a critical threat, but only 16% of GOP leaders agreed that it was a serious problem. Politicians serve their donors instead of their constituents, which has led to bad US immigration policies and open borders.
Parents Sue New York City Health Department Over Forced Vaccinations
The health department has not disclosed the number of people who contracted measles post-vaccination. One doctor cited in the lawsuit argues the current Brooklyn measles cases are not “a clear and present danger to the public health” sufficient to require a mandatory vaccine order.
Attorney General Bill Barr Cracks Down ‘Catch-and-Release’ to Discourage Migrants
Instead of releasing asylum sekers, the Department of Homeland Security will have the authority to detain them indefinitely. The effect is expected to discourage new migrants because they will not be able to work and send money to their country of origin if they are imprisoned.
Alaska lawmakers reject cannabis critic’s appointment to state’s Marijuana Control Board
In what is seen by many in the industry as a victory for Alaska’s cannabis businesses, the state Legislature nixed – by one vote – Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appointment of frequent MJ critic Vivian Stiver to the state Marijuana Control Board. Stiver, who supported a 2017 ballot initiative to ban marijuana operations in Fairbanks, needed […] Alaska lawmakers reject cannabis critic’s appointment to state’s Marijuana Control Board is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canopy-Acreage: ‘Game-change’ for North American cannabis industry
With its deal to acquire New York-based Acreage Holdings, Canadian marijuana giant Canopy Growth has “won the race” to enter the U.S. market, according to industry insiders. The move would be the first major Canada-U.S. cannabis deal – but the purchase won’t be executed until the American government removes federal prohibition. “I would call this […] Canopy-Acreage: ‘Game-change’ for North American cannabis industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Louisiana medical marijuana sales could launch in May
Barring any more unforeseen hurdles, medical cannabis sales in Louisiana might begin as soon as next month. But before the state gives the greenlight, it needs the all-clear from testing labs. The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is holding off on authorizing sales until pesticide tests ensure no MMJ products are contaminated, according to Baton […] Louisiana medical marijuana sales could launch in May is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
No collusion, no obstruction
“President Donald Trump was triumphant in the moments after the report from Special Counsel Robert Muller was released on Thursday.” click here
Mohawk Nation News 'Indian Day School Drama/Trauma'
Read article at Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2019/04/16/indian-day-school-drama-trauma/
The 10 Instances of Possible Obstruction in Mueller Report
On the day after Trump fired Comey, the president told Russian officials that he had “faced great pressure because of Russia. That’s taken off.”
The Mueller Coverup - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
The Mueller Coverup - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of The Mueller Coverup - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat It is becoming increasingly clear to the American population that they are the victims of a massive psychological warfare operation which engages them, intellectually, on the level of a Manichean soap opera. For or against Donald Trump? Do you believe there is any reality to the Mueller report? How could there be given that it began and has ended as a British intelligence operation aimed at subverting the rising revolutionary spirit in the advanced sector and blinding people to... more »
Goodbye, possums!!
*"I was born in Melbourne with a precious gift. Dame Nature stooped over my cot and gave me this gift. It was the ability to laugh at the misfortunes of others." * "There is no more terrible fate for a comedian than to be taken seriously," Barry Humphries once said. Whether that fate has now befallen him or his 'woke' comedic critics, I'll let Dame Nature decide. Anyhow, the BBC's online report about how an Australian comedy festival is no longing use his name for its chief prize after he was accused of 'transphobia' is typically 'woke' (or, if you prefer, 'biased') in quoting*... more »
Is There A Liberal Political Institutional Bias At The CIA And Other Intel Agencies?
Bill Gertz, Washington Free Beacon: *U.S. Intelligence Institutionally Politicized Toward Democrats* *Former CIA analyst says agencies dominated by liberals.* The CIA and other U.S. intelligence agencies have become bastions of political liberals and the pro-Democratic Party views of intelligence personnel have increased under President Donald Trump, according to a journal article by a former CIA analyst. John Gentry, who spent 12 years as a CIA analyst, criticized former senior intelligence leaders, including CIA Director John Brenan, Director of National Intelligence James Clapp... more »
Twitter Drops Hateful SPLC, Coalition Asks Others to Dump It Too
[image: twitter-drops-hateful-splc-coalition-asks-others-to-dump-it-too] As the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center implodes amid scandals involving racism, sexism, and discrimination, a powerful coalition of conservative and Christian organizations is urging Big Tech and Big Media to dump the group as well.
Illegal-alien Smugglers Used Drone to Watch Border Patrol, 1,800 Illegals Nailed in El Paso Sector in One Day
[image: illegal-alien-smugglers-used-drone-to-watch-border-patrol-1-800-illegals-nailed-in-el-paso-sector-in-one-day] Drones, the Customs and Border Protection reports, are now a weapon to help illegals enter the United States. If that weren’t enough, on Tuesday, border agents collared 1,800 illegals in a single day.
The Daily "Near You?"
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The Poet: Robert Bly, "Things to Think"
*"Things to Think"* "Think in ways you've never thought before. If the phone rings, think of it as carrying a message Larger than anything you've ever heard, Vaster than a hundred lines of Yeats. Think that someone may bring a bear to your door, Maybe wounded and deranged; or think that a moose Has risen out of the lake, and he's carrying on his antlers A child of your own whom you've never seen. When someone knocks on the door, Think that he's about To give you something large: tell you you're forgiven, Or that it's not necessary to work all the time, Or that it's been decided that if ... more »
"Let's Pray..."
“Let's pray that the human race never escapes from Earth to spread its iniquity elsewhere.” - C.S. Lewis
Nothing to See Here, Folks...
Literally. An hour and a half after Bill Barr's dog and pony show of a press conference this morning, the heavily-censored version of Robert Mueller's report was released to the US Congress and the American people on the DOJ's own website. What you see above are just four of the first 11 pages that follows Mueller's Executive Summary of the 448 page report. I've taken several other screengrabs of the heavy-handed censorship but I'm sure you get the idea. Obviously, I haven't had the chance to read much beyond the Executive Summary but this paragraph strikes me as... more »
Musical Interlude: Medwyn Goodall, "Invocation 2"
Medwyn Goodall, "Invocation 2" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilsk2vkEWmA
Mueller’s Report: Trump’s Vindication?
*Curt Mills* *Donald Trump, United States* The culmination of the special counsel’s two-year investigation has some asking where the time went. “There’s a difference between exoneration and vindication,” liberal legal analyst and George Washington University professor Jonathan Turley said on CBS news Thursday, following Attorney General Bill Barr’s press conference ahead of the release of Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller’s long-awaited report. So President Donald Trump has, at a bare minimum, been vindicated? The formal release of Mueller’s report was similarly sparing to the Wh... more »
You Need to Study the Opium Wars (They Changed China and Asia's History Forever)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Beijing doesn't forget. *Past history does not always determine future actions. Chinese sentiments toward the United Kingdom today are generally positive despite the Opium Wars. The escalating military confrontation over the South China Sea is a reality of our times, but that doesn’t mean China’s leaders will forever be committed to a strategy of expansion and confrontation.* In 1839, England went to war with China because it was upset that Chinese officials had shut down its drug trafficking racket and confiscated its dope. Stating the historic... more »
Will Conservatives Abandon the Free Market?
*Joshua Tait* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Conservatives would either “combat” or “convert” business or base their politics “squarely on it.” But, he warned, conservatism “founded on money,” is “fickle, selfish, and irresponsible.” WHEN FOX television host Tucker Carlson recently attacked conservative faith in free market economics, he probably surprised a number of his viewers. For too long, Carlson charged, libertarians and social conservatives have ignored the fundamental part economic structures play in undermining communities. Families are crushed beneath market fo... more »
Get to Know Japan's Deadly Type 10 Tank (China Should)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A tough weapon of war? *The Type 10 is an excellent overall design, but much of its early development period took place before the use of improvised explosive devices—especially those using shaped charges—became commonplace. The tank’s light weight also makes it likely it has only minimal protection against blasts from below.* As a nation that produced exceptionally poor tanks during World War II, Japan during the postwar period had quite a reputation to overcome. Wartime tanks such as the Type 97 “Chi-Ha” were a decade or more behind the rest of t... more »
Full Pink Moon 2019: What You Need to Know About April's Full Moon
Why is it called a pink moon? The name can be traced back to North American aboriginal peoples, who referred to the full moon in April as a pink moon after a type of wildflower. This wildflower blooms early in the year, helping to signify that spring has arrived. April’s full moon goes by a number of other names in different cultures. Some coastal tribes refer to it as the fish moon because it coincided with the shad swimming upstream. It takes the moon about 29.5 days to go through all of its phases meaning on average each month has one full moon. The full moon of April occurs... more »
Putting the illegal alien invasion in perspective
Received via e-mail, origin unknown: I'd say that gives us a pretty graphic perspective on the problem, doesn't it? And another 100,000 or so arrived during March. By the end of 2019, if the trend continues, we'll have been invaded by enough illegal aliens to fill *fifteen to twenty* of those stadiums! It's long past time something was done to stop this. I hope President Trump can get it right. Peter
The Life of Anthony Bacon
* The Life of Anthony Bacon * A. Bacon in 1594 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bacon_(1558–1601) * A brief historical sketch of the life of Anthony Bacon, poet and intelligencer, brother of Sir Francis Bacon and son of Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper.* * Author: Peter Dawkins, published after 1998.* In December 1579 Anthony Bacon set out on a long continental tour in search of political intelligence—a tour which, ultimately, was to last for over twelve years….The suggestion to go was Lord Burghley's, and the real aim was so that ... more »
Anonymous scoops, and apparent misstatements, right to the very end!
*THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019The Washington Post's front page:* We've spent the bulk of the day watching people read and interpret the Mueller report on television. We haven't reviewed the report ourselves. Earlier, we did look at the Washington Post, whose hard-copy, top-of-the-front-page news report started like this: ZAPOTOSKY, LEONNIG, HELDERMAN AND BARRETT (4/18/19): The Justice Department plans to release a lightly redacted version of special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s 400-page report Thursday, offering a granular look at the ways in which President Trump was suspected of ... more »
North Korea’s Former UN Ambassador Tries To Undermine Peace Talks
UN officials from North Korea and the US are going all out to derail negotiations.
Elan Carr faces daunting task as Special Envoy…
On April 11, 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo swore in the new United States Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Elan S. Carr. As special envoy, he will advise the Secretary of State and lead United States policies and projects aimed at countering anti-Semitism throughout the world. The position had been open since President Trump took office. Special Envoy Carr was a criminal prosecutor in Los Angeles prosecuting violent gang members, murderers, and child molesters. He’s an officer in the United States Army Reserve and has given two decades of service to the Unite... more »
Greater Chaco Coalition Responds to Congressional Visit on Oil and Gas Impacts
April 18, 2019 Recorded hearing video: http://bit.ly/2U6kCXy Greater Chaco Coalition responds to Congressional Visit on Oil and Gas Impacts House Natural Resources Committee Holds Field Hearing on Protection of Air Quality and Sacred Sites Santa Fe, NM: Members of the Congressional House Natural Resources Committee held a three-day trip in New Mexico from April 13 to 15 to learn
Int’l peace delegation to tour Russia on ‘bridge-building mission’
By Mike Kuhlenbeck April 17, 2019 Workers World The Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space (GN) is organizing a delegation to Russia to help “build a peace bridge between people of their nations” from April 25 to May 10. Twenty-four peace activists from Canada, England, Nepal, Sweden and the U.S. will participate in a “bridge-building mission.” Most of the group will be members of GN and Veterans For Peace. GN Coordinator Bruce K. Gagnon said, “Our primary goal is to stand against the constant demonization of Russia, which is being used to justify U.S.-NATO mi... more »
In all the destruction at the Notre Dame, one photo stood out
Just In - 7 hours ago
On the day of the faire, jolting pictures and video of the spire collapsing, the roof ablaze, were posted alongside people's snaps and memories of their visits to the famed old edifice. But for me, one photo captured a message, writes Simon Smart.
50,000 barramundi — NT fish farm's record-breaking Easter harvest
Humpty Doo Barramundi put on more staff and ordered 50 extra tonnes of ice to make sure its fish got to markets across the country before Good Friday.
Parents wake to toddler's cries as son taken by dingo
Just In - 7 hours ago
A dingo drags a sleeping toddler from a campervan on Fraser Island off Queensland's coast, with the boy's cries waking his father, who then fought off the animal to save his son. The boy has been flown to hospital with a fractured skull.
Tracking the leaders shows Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten's election strategy
The travel of the Coalition's and Labor's leaders during the first week of the federal election campaign shows the electorates the major parties expect will determine who forms government.
Electrical fault blamed for Notre Dame fire, as heroes honoured
Just In - 7 hours ago
Investigators still have not been allowed inside the cathedral to inspect the charred ruins due to safety concerns, as France honours the firefighters who salvaged the icon.
There's one thing all voters, except One Nation's, seem to agree on
Vote Compass data has found an unusually high degree of consensus on the ousting of Malcolm Turnbull among a population which can agree — it seems — on little else, writes Annabel Crabb.
Here's what you need to know about the major parties' tax plans, in one chart
The tax debate has been raging across Australia for more than a year — so ahead of the election, learn the difference between the major parties' plans.
'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh To Be Released From Prison Next Month
*Daily Mail:* *American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh gets early release from 20-year jail sentence next month but is banned from using internet or travelling overseas* * John Walker Lindh, 38, was convicted of supporting the Taliban and sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2002 * He is scheduled to be released from federal prison in Indiana on May 23 after 17 years behind bars * Lindh will not be allowed to own an internet-capable device without permission from his probation officer * Lindh also will not be permitted to watch any video content related to terrorism, or communicate... more »
McTurtle Is Gambling His Entire Reelection Campaign On Trump... And Fake News About Pot Legalization
Above is McTurtle's announcement ad for his 2020 reelection campaign. Pretty ugly, huh? But I have a feeling he knows better than we do about what sells in rural Kentucky. He sure isn't going to get elected by voters in Louisville or Lexington. In his last reelection campaign, 2014, his opponent was Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. She ran a good campaign and won 10 of the state's 120 counties. He beat her 806,787 (56.2%) to 584,698 (40.7%) despite quite a bit of voter apathy. Six years earlier he had beaten Democrat Bruce Lunsford 953,816 (53%) to 847,005 (47... more »
Full Text of the Mueller Report's Executive Summaries
*Editor’s Note: Below are the executive summaries of the two volumes of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's final report. Volume I deals with links between Russia and the Trump campaign, while Volume II deals with potential obstruction of justice by President Trump. This article is available in audio format on the* Lawfare Podcast: Special Edition: *EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TO VOLUME I* *RUSSIAN SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN* The Internet Research Agency (IRA) carried out the earliest Russian interference operations identified by the investigation—a social media campaign designed to provoke and... more »
Ukraine Presidential Candidate Volodymyr Zelenskiy Is Poised To Win On April 21
*RFE*:* Fresh Poll Shows Zelenskiy Maintains Large Lead Over Poroshenko In Ukraine Vote * KYIV – A fresh opinion poll shows Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedic actor with no political experience, far ahead of incumbent Petro Poroshenko just days before Ukraine’s presidential runoff. The poll issued on April 18 by the research group Reiting showed Zelenskiy with 57.9 percent of the vote and Poroshenko at 21.7 percent. Reiting polled 3,000 voters in all regions, except annexed Crimea, from April 12-16. A previous poll by Reiting from April 5-10 gave Zelenskiy 61 percent while Poroshenko... more »
Are Russia And China Searching For Japan's Downed F-35?
If one of Japan’s F-35s is sitting at the bottom of the Pacific, we are probably about to see one of the biggest underwater espionage and counter-espionage ops since the Cold War. If it was operating without its radar reflectors pinpointing where it went in may be an issue. 1/2 — Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) April 9, 2019 *FOX News:* *Speculations that Russians or Chinese are after downed F-35 technology are unfounded, officials say* U.S. and Japanese officials say that speculations that foreign adversaries are after the wreckage of a downed F-35A stealth fighter in Asia are so... more »
"Zombie Pigs? Yale Researchers Re-animate Dead Pigs' Brains"
*"Zombie Pigs? Yale Researchers Re-animate Dead Pigs' Brains"* Yale scientists restore brain function to 32 clinically dead pigs. by Kevin Dickinson "Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine successfully restored some functions to pig brains that had been dead for hours. They hope the technology will advance our understanding of the brain, potentially developing new treatments for debilitating diseases and disorders. The research raises many ethical questions and puts to the test our current understanding of death. The image of an undead brain coming back to live again is the stuf... more »
Did U.S. Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar Praise the Destruction of Notre Dame?
The newly elected members of the U.S. House of Representatives are frequent targets of partisan misinformation.
McConnell Proposes National Minimum Age of 21 for Tobacco
McConnell said he considers teen vaping to be the "most serious threat" his legislation will seek to combat.
Soccer Players Launch Social Media Boycott Over Racial Abuse
"I don't want any future players to go through what I've been through in my career."
Study: Genetic Test Predicts Middle-Aged Obesity Risk
Analysis showed the genetic propensity to obesity began having an effect on weight around age 3.
Urban Flooding: The Philadelphia Story
A previous post (reprinted further on) took issue with climatists exploiting fear of flooding in Philly. This post adds more context disputing these attempts to blame urban flooding on sea level rise and to claim reducing CO2 emissions provides some sort of protection. Background Hydro engineers know that urban flooding is a complex problem with […]
IDF general vows to destroy Syrian S-300 systems if used against Israeli warplanes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – The commander of the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) Northern Command, General Yoel Strick, sat down for an interview with Ynet News this week to discuss the situations in Lebanon and Syria. The IDF commander said if Hezbollah launched any cross-border attacks in Israel that his forces would make Lebanon pay […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy trails NATO ships in Baltic waters
The Baltic Sea Fleet forces are on duty after a NATO group of 4 ships entered the Baltic Sea on Thursday, the Russian National Defense Management Center reported. The NATO group consists of the US guided missile destroyer USS Gravely, the Polish frigate ORP General Kazimierz Pulaski, the Turkish frigate Gokova and the Spanish frigate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian commander claims Iran is among top 5 drone powers in the world
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – An Iranian military commander said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic is one of the top 5 drone powers in the world. “Today, thanks to the blessings of the Islamic Revolution, we enjoy indigenized production lines and technology to use drones. Actually, we have reached the peaks and a high […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rudy Giuliani Responds to Release of Mueller Report…
President Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani appears on Fox News to discuss the recently released Robert Mueller report. According to Giuliani he and his team had the opportunity to read the report in a DOJ SCIF on Tue and Wed.
Robert Mueller Report – Open Discussion Thread – Download Links and Pdf
The Robert Mueller report on the 2016 election and Russian interference is available for download HERE (DOJ Site). Additionally, it is available on pdf HERE. [Embed Below] . The scale of internet bandwidth being used to view this 448-page report … Continue reading →
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