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Sunday morning music
Since today is Easter Sunday, here's something appropriate for the feast: "I know that my Redeemer liveth" from Handel's Messiah. This performance is by the Choir of New College, Oxford; the soloist is eleven-year-old Henry Jenkinson. The video blurb states that "This recording is mean to replicate a 1751 performance of Messiah given in London, in which Handel employed trebles rather than adults on the soprano arias". To my Christian friends: May we rise with Christ to eternal life. To those who don't share our faith, or any faith: may the blessings of this season still ... more »
ICYMI: Easter Edition (4/21)
One of my favorite holidays is today, but whether you celebrate or not, here's some reading from the past week to feed your brain. *Against Metrics: How measuring performance by numbers backfires.* Not directly tied to education (though the subject comes up), this piece takes a look at the problems of people who think numbers are magical. *If we don't work on pedagogy, nothing else matters.* One of those "I'm not sure I'm 100% on board with this, but it's some food for thought" pieces. *Private Equity Pillage* The retail apocalypse is not about Amazon outselling bricks-and-mortar ... more »
Audio Book | The Richest Man in Babylon
This book was originally passed around members of the banking institutes in the early 1920's - its a critical piece of literature in understanding money. The post Audio Book | The Richest Man in Babylon appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
ISIS And Al Qaeda Forces Launch Separate Attacks That Killed 60 Syrian Soldiers Last Week
*Al Jazeera*: *Separate attacks kill nearly 50 Syrian soldiers* In one attack, ISIL ambushed Syrian forces in the desert of central Homs province, setting off two days of clashes. Syrian government forces came under separate attacks from ISIL and al-Qaeda-linked rebels in different parts of the country that killed nearly 50 soldiers and allied fighters. In one attack, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters ambushed Syrian forces in the desert of central Homs province on Thursday night, setting off two days of clashes that killed 27 soldiers, including four officers, ... more »
FAIL: Nazi Saboteurs Tried to Attack America and It Was a Spectacular Failure
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* One secret agent bought a sports car with his spy money. German spies during World War II hoped the operation would be the perfect mission—an intelligence and sabotage coup that would terrify Americans while destroying essential wartime industry. Instead, Operation Pastorius turned into a fiasco with betrayals, astounding incompetence and blown covers from the very beginning. But the incident created an American legal legacy that endures to this day. Two presidential administrations have justified the trial of enemy combatants during the war on... more »
3 Challenges in Europe America Must Pay Attention to Now
*Luke Coffey* *Security, Europe* Forget Brexit for a moment. When it comes to European geopolitics, most U.S. policymakers focus on the big issues: Brexit, the future of NATO, a looming trade war between the United States and the European Union, Russia’s war with Ukraine. Decisionmakers must pay attention to these important matters. But they cannot afford to let fly under the radar other issues that have the potential to create serious problems for the United States and its allies. Here are some of the challenges in Europe that are not getting the attention they deserve in Washi... more »
US Defeat in Syria Leaves Only a Campaign of Spite
*Tony Cartalucci* | After eight years, all we are left with is a lack of legitimate unified purpose underpinning US policy in Syria.
Why Julian Assange’s War is Our War Too
*Paul Mansfield* | Everyone needs to understand that the case of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks is a defining moment for western democracy.
Palm Sunday: Where Are You In The Crowd?
Come away with me; let us leave our world and travel back together to the first Palm Sunday in the first century. Stepping out of our time machine, we see the bright sunshine beating down on us, the dusty road, the jostling, joyful, shouting crowds. And there, coming down the […]
How the bombings at luxury hotels and churches in Sri Lanka unfolded
No one has claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks at churches and hotels across Sri Lanka that killed people as they attended Easter Sunday services or ate their breakfasts.
Bodies of father, 5yo daughter spotted after they were swept away off rocks on Eyre Peninsula
The search for two people missing off the coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula ends tragically as the bodies of a 35-year-old man and his five-year-old daughter are spotted in waters after they were swept from rocks at Cape Carnot.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, April 21, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Germano Mathias (Bixiga) – In Bixiga, Casa Barbosa will be hosting one of São Paulo’s most precious samba personalities, the musician Germano Mathias. Known for its peculiar cadency […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, April 21, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mining Industry in Minas Gerais may Lose up to R$25 Billion
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian miner Vale on Thursday estimated selling up to 75 million tonnes less iron ore and pellets this year after several mines were halted following its second deadly dam burst in less than four years. The estimate, which is 20 percent below its prior forecast, is the […] The post Mining Industry in Minas Gerais may Lose up to R$25 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian State Apologizes For Potholes With Giant Billboards
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The state of Goias, in the Center-West region of Brazil, is apologizing to residents and motorists passing through the state for the poor conditions of its highways. “The government of Goiás apologizes to drivers and passengers. We received the state (financially) broken and the roads […] The post Brazilian State Apologizes For Potholes With Giant Billboards appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sister of Lava Jato Judge Nominated For Position in Rio State Government
By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASILIA, BRAZIL – The Chief of Staff’s office of Rio de Janeiro governor, Wilson Witzel, has nominated the sister of one of the leading judges in the Lava Jato’s (CarWash) corruption scandal to the position of advisor of the Rio State Comptroller General (CGE), reports journalist Ruben Berta on his […] The post Sister of Lava Jato Judge Nominated For Position in Rio State Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian River Dolphins help Crack Code of Mammal Communication
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The River dolphin of Brazil is something of a mystery. It was thought to be quite solitary, with little social structure that would require communication. But Laura May Collado, a biologist at the University of Vermont, and her colleagues have discovered something new. These dolphins […] The post Brazilian River Dolphins help Crack Code of Mammal Communication appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, April 21, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Jockey, Turfe & Beer @ Jockey Club Brasileiro (Gávea) – Watch some horse-racing in the opulent surroundings of Rio’s Jockey Club while sipping an excellent craft beer or cocktail. […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, April 21, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Second Scope Memo – Rosenstein Authorizes Mueller to Target Michael Flynn Jr…
The original authorization for the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller was May 17th, 2017. However, the recently released Weissmann report shows there were two additional scope memos authorizing specific targeting of the Mueller probe. The first scope memo was … Continue reading →
Happy Easter! Happy Passover!
By Kim Rossi That wascally wabbit is me in 1971, with my brother Richard. My grandmother made the costume. I hopped through our small town Massachusetts neighborhood bringing baskets to my best friends. I had a beautiful, safe, happy, love-filled... more »
Love is Stronger Than Hate
by Cathy Jameson With far fewer stressors in their lives, my children had a much better time of preparing themselves for Easter this year than I did. I was too focused on what was happening outside of my home than... more »
Male Birth Control Pill Passes Human Safety Tests.
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What would happen if the moon suddenly disappeared? | Popular Science
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Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-04-tumor-related-protein-cancers.html
The Worst Laundry Detergent Brands with Ingredients Linked to Allergies and Cancer
https://realfarmacy.com/worst-laundry-detergent/
Chagas Cardiomyopathy: The Disease You Might Not Think Of
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/911635?src=soc_fb_190420_mscpedt_news_mdscp_chagas&faf=1
Please do not try to survive on an all-meat diet.
https://www.popsci.com/carnivore-all-meat-diet?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5cbb573a0cef930001bcebc4&utm_medium=&utm_source=
Sorry: Study Confirms There’s No Such Thing as a Negative Calorie Food
https://www.sciencealert.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-negative-calorie-food-confirms-study
To Sleep Is to Heal: How the Immune System Regulates Sleep When Sickness Strikes.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/to-sleep-is-to-heal-how-the-immune-system-regulates-sleep-when-sickness-strikes-314802
An Afternoon Nap May Lower Your Blood Pressure
https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/news/20190307/an-afternoon-nap-may-lower-your-blood-pressure?ecd=soc_fb_190420_cons_news_afternoonnap&linkId=100000005876466
Greta Thunberg hopes to join climate protests during London visit.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/apr/19/greta-thunberg-hopes-to-join-climate-protests-during-london-visit-extinction-rebellion?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
US Senator Wyden Statement on the Special Counsel Mueller Report
“Wyden Statement on the Special Counsel Report April 18, 2019 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released … Continue reading →
Who to believe?
Who to believe, the BBC or Agence France-Presse (AFP)? According to the BBC: According to AFP: The nature of the blasts was not immediately clear and there were no immediate claims of responsibility. But documents seen by AFP show that Sri Lanka's police chief Pujuth Jayasundara issued an intelligence alert to top officers 10 days ago, warning that suicide bombers planned to hit "prominent churches". "A foreign intelligence agency has reported that the NTJ (National Thowheeth Jama'ath) is planning to carry out suicide attacks targeting prominent churches as well as the Indian ... more »
Happy Easter
I wish all of you a very happy Easter. And no matter how you celebrate, please remember Him, and his sacrifice for us all. Study of the subject of some of the people contemporary to the time wrote books about Jesus the Christ beyond what it written in the Bible. Authenticating some of these accounts such as The Gospel of Nicodemus, can be challenging. But it is still interesting reading. The Nag Hammadi Library can be instructive, should you wish to delve. More books have been written on the subject of Jesus Christ than any other living person, yet, he had no Earthly kingdom, no s... more »
Bill Black: Faked Emissions May Send Volkswagen CEO to Prison
In this Real News Network interview, Bill Black examines the VW emissions scandal and discusses how corruption has become endemic in corporate Germany, and why the SEC and DoJ are targeting VW.
Brasilia Becomes a National Crisis Factory
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While in public life, Marco Maciel from Pernambuco – vice-president of the governments of Fernando Henrique Cardoso – was noted for his defense of the parity of the Powers of the Republic. The concept advocates equality of forces between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial fields. The three […] The post Brasilia Becomes a National Crisis Factory appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Needs Urgent Reforms but Political Risk Remains High
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Over the past couple of months, it’s become clear that political risk remains high in Brazil, and that the approval of the fiscal consolidation agenda should not be taken for granted. Congressional party leaders appear to remain dissatisfied with Bolsonaro and, as a result, they have yet […] The post Brazil Needs Urgent Reforms but Political Risk Remains High appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Nothing Could Stop a 6th Generation F-22 Stealth Fighter
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Wanna fight Russia or China? This is what you need. The scenario goes like this: In 2030, Russia invades the Baltic States. As the U.S. sends forces to Europe, China seizes the opportunity to seize disputed islands in the South China Sea. American airpower flies to the rescue, only to discover that sophisticated Russian and Chinese fighters and anti-aircraft defenses have rendered the skies too deadly for older American planes to conduct missions. If this scenario were to come to pass, current U.S. air power would be unable to cope. Too many aircraft ... more »
Gun Battle Royal: The Glock 22 vs. Glock 23 (Which Is Better?)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] We have some ideas. The Glock 22 and Glock 23 are two of the most popular “plastic” handguns on the market. Both are very reliable handguns as both are manufactured by Glock, a company known for their products’ legendary reliability. Both are also chambered for the .40 S&W, a handgun caliber developed specifically for law enforcement and self defense. *THE .40 S&W* As a handgun caliber, the .40 S&W is a superb option that offers the best of both the 9mm and the .45 acp, and here’s why: - The 9mm is known for its penetrat... more »
Dire diagnosis of hospital woes by medical staff gets meeting brought forward
A day after a blunt assessment of the care and staff crisis at Royal Hobart Hospital by emergency department registrars, Tasmania's Health Minister brings forward a meeting to address the problems — but clinicians warn with flu season imminent, it is still too long to wait.
Father and son die after lifesaving boat capsizes while rescuing tourist near 12 Apostles
Two men drown while trying to save a tourist who got into trouble while swimming near the mouth of a river in Port Campbell National Park. Surf Lifesaving officials called the pair heroes who were working in treacherous conditions.
Why and how I understood QM as a teenager
First, because Ehab has reminded me, I must start with promoting my PhD adviser Tom Banks' December 2018 book on quantum mechanics. I have learned a lot from Tom, and if I didn't, our views on foundations of QM were aligned. The book discusses linear algebra and probability calculus as the background – Tom immediately presents the amplitudes and the main rules of the game as a Pythagorean-flavored probability calculus; "unhappening" is an essential new quantum feature; Feynman lectures and two-dimensional Hilbert spaces, the Feynmanian attitude (without continuous Schrödinger waves)... more »
Easter
I've never been to the British Museum, oddly. But I learn today, Easter Sunday, that it contains a series of ivory plaques from a casket which comprise the earliest surviving narrative depiction of the Easter story. Here's the one showing the scene of the empty tomb, with two snoozing soldiers and two rapt women: It's believed to come from a Roman workshop and was made in around 420-30 AD and is rather lovely. Alas, as I was reading this first thing today, I saw the horrific news from Sri Lanka. Easter does seem to have been become a particular target for Islamic terrorists in ... more »
Middle East’s Game of Thrones: Iran, Saudi, Turkey, Syria come together for Baghdad Summit
A summit in Iraq brought some of the Middle East’s regional power brokers to the same table in Baghdad on Saturday. Saudi Arabia and Iran were joined by Syria, Jordan, Kuwait and Turkey in the Iraqi capital for talks on rebuilding Iraq and combating extremism. The summit, hosted by Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi, is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces claim US preparing operation to capture key border crossing from Syrian Army, IRGC
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Iraq’s Hashd Al-Sha’abi (var. Popular Mobilization Units) claims the U.S. military and their allies from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are preparing an operation to capture the key border crossing at the towns of Albukamal and Al-Qa’im. The commander of Hashd Al-Sha’abi, Hashem Al-Mousawi, stated last Thursday that the U.S. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia to lease Syrian port for nearly 50 years
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Russian Federation will be leasing the naval port in the coastal city of Tartous for another 49 years, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov told journalists on Saturday after meeting with Syria’s President Bashar Al-Assad in Damascus. “The crucial matter, which must give a positive dynamic for the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel’s new missile might outsmart Syria’s S-300 system: report
Israel’s newest “Rampage” missiles are designed to outsmart the Russian S-300 air defence systems, deployed in Syria last October, and destroy highly protected targets like bunkers, Telepolis’ journalist Florian Rötzer claims. In a Friday article, Rötzer cited Israeli media as reporting that the country’s Air Force deployed the air-to-surface supersonic rocket for the first time a week ago, having […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist attack kills 12 Syrian soldiers in western Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 A.M.) – The last 48 hours have been rough for the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) as they have suffered losses at several fronts, including Palmyra where they have come repeated attack by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) sleeper cells. On Saturday, the Syrian Arab Army came under a suprise attack in western Aleppo […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Easter Sunday Thoughts:* Donald J. Trump, the Jesus of Republican fascism, rambling on about Easter. It's all about me, me, me. Just listen to him talk about families getting together! Donald J. Trump, the freak who locks kids in cages like something out of an old Northern European tale of children's horror. Kids who will never see their mothers and fathers again. Such a Christian! This quote is classic Trump; his sadism, his inability unable to connect, his hypocrisy. To those of you who celebrate Easter I wish you a Happy Easter. To those of you who worship Donald J. ... more »
The Occultation of The Beatles - Sage of Quay (Mike Williams) & Richard Balducci
The more you know. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Meet the F-35s, M1 Abrams Tanks and S-400 'Weapons' of Game of Thrones
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Time to do some comparisons from our favorite killers in Westeros to some real-life weapons of war. In addition to well-realized characters and shocking plot twists, one of the compelling aspects of The *Game of Thrones* series is that it situates itself in a rules-based fantasy world. Success or defeat are not determined by a character’s likeability or virtuousness, but arise from their ability to assess the treacherous material and social landscape around them. This consistency extends to its treatment of different forms of military power, and t... more »
Digital Life: Brazilians are Among the Most Avid Internet Users
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter This is the first series of infographics on Digital Life in Brazil. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian consumer is ready for digital disruption. In many ways, it has already begun. More than two out of three Brazilians have access to smartphones and the internet Brazilians spend more than […] The post Digital Life: Brazilians are Among the Most Avid Internet Users appeared first on The Rio Times.
Avianca Brasil Cancels More than 1,300 Flights
By Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Avianca Brasil has canceled more than 1,300 flights, Brazilian media reported on Saturday, as the bankrupt airline was forced to reduce its fleet by more than two-thirds. The cancellations, for April 19-28, are nationwide, with airports in Brasilia, Guarulhos in Sao Paulo, and Galeao in Rio de Janeiro, […] The post Avianca Brasil Cancels More than 1,300 Flights appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israeli F-16 Jets Blew Up a Syrian Missile Factory (And Russia’s Air Defense Missiles Didn’t Strike)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* Why not? At 2:30 in the morning on April 13, 2019, around a dozen missiles tore over the night sky of Hama province, Syria, launched by Israeli F-16 jets flying over Lebanon. In response, short-range Syrian air missiles arced into the night sky trailing plumes of fire from their rocket motors. One or two can be seen exploding mid-air, possibly having have hit their target. However, as has happened in over 200 other Israeli air strikes on targets in Syria, the defensive fire proved inadequate. The weapons struck three Syrian targets. T... more »
How the Korean War Saved Planet Earth from Nuclear Annihilation
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* Fact. Many companies and business publish internal newsletters or magazines, and America’s intelligence services are no different. The CIA runs the pulpy fount of weirdness that is *Studies in Intelligence *while the NSA puts out the *Cryptologic Quarterly*. The agencies often declassify and digitize back issues of these magazines for the public. The articles are a wealth of weird, wonderful and fascinating takes on historic and current events written by people who have access to secret information not privy to the public. A recently declassifie... more »
"It's 2016 All Over Again. Or Is It?"
*"It's 2016 All Over Again. Or Is It?"* by Chris Martenson "Conditions today mirror 2016, when growing weakness in the global economy and wobbling financial markets caused the world’s central banks to absolutely freak out. They responded by dumping more thin-air money into the system than ever before in history. And it worked (for them at least). Economic growth stabilized; and the prices of stocks, real estate, and other assets enjoyed another three-year joyride. Similarly, as things started getting shaky in late 2018, the same playbook was deployed. And again, we've seen stocks r... more »
The Man Who Carried The Cross of Jesus (An Easter Story)
PA Pundits - International at Case Against Accused USS Cole Bomber Stalled Again – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
The Patriot Post RIGHT OPINION ~ Mark West ~ Simon rolled over as he heard the rooster crow. It was still dark outside. He lay there recalling the dream from the night before. It was the same recurring dream he’d had over the last year, since the previous time he had visited Jerusalem. He […]
War On The Past And The End Of Cathedral Culture
PA Pundits - International at Case Against Accused USS Cole Bomber Stalled Again – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ Shortly after the tragic sight of Notre Dame Cathedral going up in flames in Paris, as crowds watched and sang “Ave Maria,” historian Victor Davis Hanson put our modern times in perspective. He told Fox News “it’s going to be very hard in our society to ever build […]
Here’s The Dam Deal: Build More Hydropower Dams
PA Pundits - International at Case Against Accused USS Cole Bomber Stalled Again – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ This article is the third in my series about America’s need for dams. The first was about adding hydropower to existing unpowered dams. The second explained the need to finish the U.S. flood (and drought) control program. The present article is about the huge opportunity to build new hydropower dams. […]
Eight explosions rock Sri Lanka, curfew called as death toll climbs
Easter Sunday bomb blasts at three Sri Lankan churches and three luxury hotels kill at least 160 people and injure more than 400, following a lull in major attacks since the end of the civil war 10 years ago.
He Is Risen
. Gospel LK 24:1-12 At daybreak on the first day of the week the women who had come from Galilee with Jesus took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the … Continue reading →
April 21st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #822
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Sunday April 21st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
French police said they arrested more than 200 "yellow vest" demonstrators in Paris as clashes broke out with demonstrators turning out for a 23rd week of anti-government protests https://t.co/NwyvciDXPe — AFP news agency (@AFP) April 20, 2019 Ukraine election: Voters to choose between comedian and president https://t.co/IuqjzyBG8o — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 21, 2019 Macedonians vote in election dominated by splits over name change https://t.co/ZmasfCVpE7 pic.twitter.com/BuYzV89Mof — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 21, 2019 Explosion rocks Afghanistan's capital ci... more »
Quote of the Day
Passover and Easter are the only Jewish and Christian holidays that move in sync, like the ice skating pairs we saw during the winter Olympics. Marvin Olasky
Analysts report picture of food hygiene ratings in UK; warn about inspection scams
More than one in every 15 food businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have a hygiene rating of two of lower, according to a report on data from across the United Kingdom. High Speed Training investigated how regions, towns and cities compared. The Yorkshire based e-learning provider looked at the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)... Continue Reading
Climate Modellers Waiting for Observations to Catch Up with Their Predictions
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Eric Worrall / April 20, 2019 Guest essay by Eric Worrall h/t Dr. Willie Soon; In climate science, when your model predictions are wrong, you wait for the world to correct itself. New climate models predict a warming surge By Paul VoosenApr. 16, 2019 , 3:55 PM For nearly 40 […]
Seasteading couple charged as Thai navy boards floating home
Authorities charge American bitcoin trader Chad Elwartowski and his Thai partner, Supranee Thepdet, with violating Thai sovereignty by building a floating home 14 nautical miles off the coast.
Notre Dame's bees keep on buzzing after surviving fire
Footage of the Paris cathedral's bees after the inferno has been met with joy after it was previously thought the insects could have perished glued together in molten wax.
Raiders thwart Broncos after big Titans win against Knights
Canberra held off a late Brisbane push to claim victory over the Broncos, after the Gold Coast Titans eased to a convincing win over the struggling Newcastle Knights.
Father, son die rescuing tourist in rough seas near Port Campbell
The two men drowned while trying to save a tourist who got into trouble while swimming near the mouth of a river in Port Campbell National Park.
Sacred Space garden helps to heal the wounds of abuse
In the wake of sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church, a sacred space in South Australia's mid-north is offering support to those whose faith has been betrayed.
Sleeping KKK imperial wizard shot dead by wife
Malissa Ancona was sentenced to life in prison after she pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, tampering with evidence and abandonment of a corpse.
Eddie Betts stars in his 300th, Carlton off the mark in 2019
Eddie Betts turned on the style in celebration of his 300th game, kicking six goals as the Crows thumped the Suns, while Carlton finally has a win on the board after smacking the Bulldogs.
Picture Of The Day
The heart of Paris on fire - a devastating blaze tears through the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Pledges from French billionaires, businesses and the public sector to help rebuild Notre Dame cathedral have reached nearly 700 million euros (790 million dollars) amid an outpouring of public support for one of Europe's most iconic monuments. © Sputnik / Dominique Boutin *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 13 April - 19 April* (Sputnik).
Moo-Moo-Mussolini-- Another Fascist Runs For Office
Will Ivanka or Junior run for office someday? Why ask? Well, Mussolini's great-grandson, 51 year old, Argentina-born Caio Giulio Cesare Mussolini, is running for one of Italy's 73 seats in the European Parliament next month. Sadly, though predictably, Julius Caesar Mussolini was nominated because of-- not despite-- his relationship to gramps and isn't shy to admit that he sees Il Duce as an inspiration. Mussolini is running for the far right Brothers of Italy Party. Asked if he defines himself as a fascist, he declared fascism dead and said he sees "other dangers. The thought poli... more »
Mark Levin and Byron York Discuss Weissmann/Mueller Report and Two Years of Nonsense…
I’m on my fifth 4×8 whiteboard overlay, now formatted into a timeline sequence; and I’m determined to have a massive amount of material for both the House and Senate to confront former special counsel Mueller if he complies with requests … Continue reading →
Army Vet Sues Company That Made 'Defective' Earplugs for the Military
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: DVIDS] What will happen? A Texas veteran is suing the company he says knowingly produced and sold defective earplugs which were issued to the U.S. military, leading him and many others to develop hearing problems, including tinnitus. (*This article by Haley Britzky **originally appeared** at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on** Twitter**. This article first appeared in 2018.)* Sgt. Scott D. Rowe, who served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2003 to 2004, told the Houston Chronicle that he's "never at peace" from the... more »
Check Out These Dangerous Looking Chinese Assault Rifles (There's A Problem)
*War Is Boring* *Technology, Asia* [image: By Elvin Lazo - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21166573] Too big, too bulky. To hear Chinese state media tell it, the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army will go into battle in the future wearing an array of high-tech gizmos. In their hands will be enormous weapons combining a rifle with a 20-millimeter grenade launcher akin to the old — and cancelled — American OICW. On top of that, they will have heads-up displays and networked positioning systems so Chinese troops can monitor each other ... more »
U.S. Coastguard Faces The Chinese Navy In Asia
Captain John Driscoll next to the US Coast Guard vessel Bertholf during a port stop in Hong Kong this month. SCMP / K. Y. Cheng *SCMP/Washington Post:* *‘Oversubscribed’ US Navy leans more on coastguard to help counter China* * As the Defence Department shifts its focus to competing with Russia and China, the coastguard ‘brings some authorities below the threshold of war’ * ‘Realities in the South China Sea’ and the loss of two Navy destroyers in 2017 are helping to drive the shift As a US coastguard cutter sailed through the East China Sea last month, Chinese vessels shadowed it o... more »
Mueller Outlines Rosenstein August 2nd, Scope Memo – Investigate Claims in Steele Dossier…
On Pages #11 and #12 of the Weissmann/Mueller report, the special counsel team outlines the purpose and intent of the probe as delivered by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. Within these pages Mueller outlines the August 2nd Scope Memo that … Continue reading →
'Protect our kids': Junk food ads binned in Queensland Government crackdown
Junk food promotions at more than 2,000 government-owned sites in Queensland are being banned by the State Government in a bid to reduce childhood obesity.
Car ploughs into pedestrians on suburban street, killing one and leaving another injured
A man aged in his 40s dies in a hit-and-run crash in Perth's south, with a second pedestrian taken to hospital in a serious condition and the suspected driver arrested by police more than 40 kilometres away.
Woman's body found in garage in Sydney, as children slept inside
A man is arrested after a woman's body was found in a garage in Sydney's south-west, while two children slept in the house.
Steve Smith scores half-century after being promoted to captain of his IPL side
Former Australian captain Steve Smith is promoted to captain of the Rajasthan Royals and rises to the occasion, scoring a half-century to lead his charges to victory.
Rotating Space Stations
A couple of videos about rotating space stations, the design issues, and one that is being promoted for building Real Soon Now. Continue reading →
US Defeat in Syria Transforms into Campaign of Spite
*April 21, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - The US-engineered proxy war against Syria, beginning in 2011 and the crescendo of the so-called "Arab Spring," has ended in all but absolute defeat for Washington. Its primary goal of overthrowing the Syrian government and/or rendering the nation divided and destroyed as it has done to Libya has not only failed - but triggered a robust Russian and Iranian response giving both nations an unprecedented foothold in Syria and unprecedented influence throughout the rest of the region. Lamenting America's defeat in Syria in the pages of Foreign ... more »
Chinese Navy To Flaunt Its Newest Warships Next Week During Fleet Week
China has had naval technology since ancient times, but its modern navy was founded in 1949. (Wikimedia Commons: US Navy / David Rush) *ABC News Online*: *China to flaunt new-found military muscle as People's Liberation Army navy turns 70* China's navy will mark 70 years since its founding next week, in a parade that will show off new warships including nuclear submarines and destroyers, giving the emergent superpower the chance to flaunt its wealth and new-found military muscle. While China's involvement in naval technology stretches back to 549 BC, China's modern navy was founde... more »
On full considerations
Max Fawcett is right to a point in discussing the need to acknowledge the political problems with carbon taxes as matters stand now. But there's a serious problem with the conclusion he tries to draw. It's true that carbon taxes were originally - and understandably - pitched as the form of greenhouse gas emission reduction which fit best with laissez-faire economic theory. And there are still a few lingering aftereffects of that outlook, including the British Columbia tax which remains on the books after being implemented by the right-wing Campbell Liberals. But if the opportunit... more »
Will the Second Arab Spring Go the Way of the First?
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] A repeat of the Egyptian scenario is possible for both Algeria and Sudan. It is quite possible that democracy movements in Sudan and Algeria may go the way of their predecessors that appeared to herald the Arab Spring in 2011. With the exception of Tunisia, where the jury is still out, all other Arab Spring countries either returned to autocratic rule or descended into anarchy. The largest of them, Egypt, saw its revolution aborted by the clever machinations of the military top brass and the strategic errors committed by the M... more »
History's Coolest Literary Club
*Aram Bakshian Jr.* *History, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] In the Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends Who Shaped an Age, Leo Damrosch surveys the world of Samuel Johnson, James Boswell, Edmund Burke, Edward Gibbon and other leading British eighteenth-century luminaries who shaped not only their age, but also our own. Leo Damrosch, *The Club: Johnson, Boswell, and the Friends who Shaped an Age* (New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2019), 488 pp., $30.00. UPON RECIEVING Leo Damrosch’s engaging new book, *The Club*, I hauled my dusty copy of Samuel Johnson’s *A... more »
Islamic State Claims Its First Official Attack In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo
*Long War Journal:* *Islamic State claims attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo* *The Islamic State has claimed its first official attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a statement released by Amaq News earlier today.* “[Members of] The Congolese Army were killed and wounded in an attack in the village of Kamango near the borders of the Congo and Uganda,” the Islamic State said in its statement. While it is not immediately clear an attack took place today in Kamango, local media has reported that Islamist forces targeted civilians near the town in recent... more »
Musician Lewis Capaldi to provide anxiety rooms for fans
The musician, who has anxiety attacks himself, will provide qualified support officers and other assistance to help fans before and during his shows, under a new scheme he has called LiveLive.
Bondi Beach rescue after 18-year-old falls 8m down cliff face, suffers head and spinal injuries
An 18-year-old is rescued and taken to hospital after falling 8 metres down a cliff face at Bondi Beach overnight.
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