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As Pain Sufferers Turn to the Herb Kratom in Place of Opioid Drugs States Try to Ban It
Kratom, an ancient Southeast Asian herb used for reducing pain, increasing energy, and withdrawing from opioids is currently undergoing threats of being banned by individual states, adding to the seven states that have already banned it. Prior to this, kratom users survived a national threat of being classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance by the DEA in 2016, which would make it illegal to have and use under any circumstances. Kratom's use originated in Southeast Asia centuries ago. It helped addicts get off opium and helped bolster energy and attitude while maintaining ale... more »
Pro-Vaccine Doctor Now Questions Vaccines After Researching Them – “The Science on Vaccines is Settled” is Wrong
First and foremost, everything you've ever heard or read stating that "the science on vaccines is settled" is wrong. Five years ago, I stood firmly in the pro-vaccine camp. As a physician, we were never taught specifically about vaccines, although we learned about the forms of immunity our bodies possess. We were told that vaccines worked, they were crucial to public health, and that we could trust the CDC, WHO, and other health agencies which had only our "best interests" at heart. Since retiring from practice, I've actually had the time to research the topic and discovered just ho... more »
Un año después del levantamiento popular en Nicaragua, Ortega retoma el control
Benjamin Waddell, Associate Professor of Sociology, Fort Lewis College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
En abril de 2018, una ola de protestas masiva en Nicaragua casi derrumbe al regimen autoritario de Daniel Ortega. ¿Qué le pasó a esta 'primavera tropical' de Centroamérica?
Man Falsely Arrested at Direction of Apple’s Artificial Intelligence: $1 Billion Lawsuit
By Nicholas West As I’ve been covering for the last several months, we are beginning to see more examples of artificial intelligence being relied upon... more »
Global Government and Mass Surveillance May Be Needed to Save Humanity, Expert Says
By Dagny Taggart A prominent Oxford philosopher who is known for making terrifying predictions about humanity has a new theory about our future, and it... more »
Using Cultural Competency To Sell Personalized [sic] Learning
Over at EdTechTimes, a site that for a consulting group that clearly is interested in pushing personalized [sic] learning, I found a podcast by Mariel Cariker entitled "Cultural Competency: Finding Ways To Bring Equity Through Personalized Learning." (It is accompanied by a transcript.) The podcast is sponsored by TeachPlus. Like many of the arguments being used to push PL, it's an odd little mishmash. A real killer app. The piece opens by chatting with Nick Donahue, CEO of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. She describes Nellie Mae as "focused on community leadership and engagem... more »
Dense Fog at Fukushima Daiichi
Fukushima Prefecture Weather conditions: Precipitation 90% and Humidity 91% with dense fog expected From today: Is this fog radioactive? I realize its produced by atmospheric conditions but when I watch the webcams and I see blobs of denser "fog" come up from the reactor units and sail away I wonder whether the higher humidity makes visible the ongoing radioactive emissions from the plant: Do you see the denser blob between the red-and-white crane and the vent tower at the top of the screen? That blob appeared to come up from unit 2 and sail up and away toward the red-and-whit... more »
Rank, rate, percent and number
When reading statistics, watch the terms. Rank, rate, number, percent. For instance, Alaska RANKS 4th in the nation for black homicides. Wow. The RATE of homicide for blacks in Alaska is 29.22 per 100,000 (the national homicide rate is 4.62; 2.67 for white Americans). Must be a very violent place, that Alaska! In most states many fewer women are lost to this violence (about 12%), but in Alaska it's over 37 PERCENT. However, in NUMBERS only eight blacks were killed, 5 men and 3 women. 100% were killed by someone they knew, and 50% of those deaths were because of an argument. (2015 st... more »
Does the Fed treat 2% inflation as a ceiling?
The Fed says no. Many Fed critics say yes. I say that it’s too soon to say. Let’s look at PCE inflation (the index targeted by the Fed) over the past 15 years: Inflation has exceeded 2% in seven years and fallen short in eight years. That’s consistent with a symmetrical target. So why do […] The post Does the Fed treat 2% inflation as a ceiling? appeared first on Econlib.
Governing Least: Incorrectness on Political Correctness
When I saw Dan Moller’s chapter on “Dilemmas of Political Correctness,” I thought I knew what he was going to say. I thought he was going to say something like, “We should all have good manners, but the demands of so-called ‘social justice’ are unreasonable and unfair.” Indeed, I half-expected him to offer another imaginary […] The post Governing Least: Incorrectness on Political Correctness appeared first on Econlib.
Third gender option--Kamala Harris
Candidates chasing the gender realignments looking for new causes. 1. Destroy God's word and creation stories of all cultures/religions, 2. Destroy any statistical record in health/accomplishments and athletic prowess awards for women, 3. Destroy "toxic masculinity" with mind control and hormones. 4. Slash the birth rate (already below replacement level). 5. Be God. In order to identify as "woke", I think Kamala Harris should change her first name to Harris, wear no make-up, shave her head, and put on plumber's pants, complete with the crack. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamal... more »
Free Speech Challenged
[image: free-speech-challenged] In America today, taking a stand for traditional values invites recriminations, even silencing. Progressives enjoy challenging past values, and they are winning many battles. Ask David and Jason Benham about what’s happening on college campuses and be prepared for bad news.
AP History Textbook Questions Trump’s Mental Stability, Derides His Supporters as Racist
[image: ap-history-textbook-questions-trump-s-mental-stability-derides-his-supporters-as-racist] An advanced placement high-school history book aggressively critical of President Trump and his supporters is receiving fresh scrutiny.
Sanders’ Push for Imprisoned Felons to Vote Raises Questions About Government
[image: sanders-push-for-imprisoned-felons-to-vote-raises-questions-about-government] 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders want to give imprisoned felons the right to vote. Is this really a good idea?
“No More Mr. Nice Guy” Trump Fights Back Against Congressional Attempts to Embarrass Him
[image: no-more-mr-nice-guy-trump-fights-back-against-congressional-attempts-to-embarrass-him] The Democrats have engaged Trump in a war they cannot win; they are trying to force the exposure of documents that they might be able to use to embarrass Trump in the next election.
Allied World War II Bomb Detonated in Germany Causes Widespread Damage
The bomb - seen in the lower left - was uncovered during construction work *BBC:* *WW2 bomb blown up in Germany after evacuation* A 250kg (550lb) World War Two bomb caused damage in a German city when it exploded on Wednesday under controlled circumstances. It was discovered in the southern city of Regensburg during construction work. The bomb could not be transported or defused, experts found. So they instead evacuated some 4,500 people in a 1.5km (one mile) radius. Despite the planned explosion, nearby buildings were damaged in the blast, their windows shattering. Unexploded b... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/24/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune 2020 * * * Biden (D)(1): “Joe Biden Plans to Enter the 2020 Race on Thursday. He’s Starting […]
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The Third Dimension of Fire
*Elva Thompson* - Why is spiritual reality denied us?
For the First Time, Former Big Pharma CEO Arrested for Conspiracy for Fostering Opioid Crisis
*Matt Agorist* - There are far too many people in high places who profit from the war on drugs.
Over 7,800 Boy Scout Leaders Accused of Sexually Abusing 12,254 Children
*Elias Marat* - Attorneys in this case say that there are certainly more victims yet to be counted.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Speak at National Drug Abuse Summit – 1:30pm EST Livestream…
President and Mrs. Trump ddress participants of the 8th annual Prescription Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. The summit is “the largest national collaboration of federal, state, and local professionals working to address the prescription drug abuse and … Continue reading →
President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing White House….
As they departed the White House for a Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump deliver remarks to the White House press pool.
Arrived in Moscow for study tour
Four of us from the US flew together to Moscow via New York City yesterday. We came a day early to get adjusted to the time change and overnight flight. The others in our Global Network study tour group will be arriving tomorrow and we'll start our meetings with various Russian experts the next day. Our hotel window looks out on this magnificent building across the six lane road. MB, Will Griffin and I took a walk before dinner through a park next to this beautiful site. Everyone from taxi drivers (from the airport to hotel) and hotel staff have been really thoughtful and kind ... more »
From old soldier to young veteran: What it means to be a digger
One fought a seemingly swashbuckling, shirtless war in Vietnam. Another was a child soldier bombed by the Japanese in the jungles of New Guinea. A third returned from East Timor, injured — he believes — by something designed to keep him safe. But a digger is a digger.
Netherlands to expand cannabis production, potentially jeopardizing Bedrocan monopoly
The Netherlands is taking steps to boost the country’s medical cannabis cultivation, a move that could end Dutch cultivator Bedrocan’s long-standing monopoly in the country. An application process to boost medical cannabis cultivation will be published “this spring,” the Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) told Marijuana Business Daily. The Netherlands is currently the main supplier of […] Netherlands to expand cannabis production, potentially jeopardizing Bedrocan monopoly is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Helping banks play SAFE while serving the cannabis industry: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter
U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Colorado Democrat, introduced legislation six years ago to provide federal protection to financial institutions that serve state-legal marijuana businesses. No one in Congress would give him the time of day. “Every time you brought marijuana up, there would be a chuckle,” Perlmutter recalled. “‘Oh, you’re from Colorado. Rocky Mountain High’ […] Helping banks play SAFE while serving the cannabis industry: Q&A with Congressman Ed Perlmutter is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
UN Report: More Afghanistan Civilians Killed By Afghan And American Forces Than By Taliban/ISIS
*CNN: **UN report: Afghan, US forces contributed to more civilian deaths in Afghanistan than Taliban, ISIS in first three months of 2019* Afghan government, US and international forces have been responsible for more civilian deaths in Afghanistan in the first three months of 2019 than the Taliban and ISIS, according to a United Nations report out Wednesday. This marks the first time since 2009, when the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan began documenting civilian deaths and injuries, that the number of deaths caused by pro-government forces during the first quarter of 2019 surpa... more »
Syrian military denies US bombed destroyed 32 government fuel tankers along Iraqi border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Syrian military has denied reports that claimed the U.S. Air Force bombed a government fuel convoy along the Iraqi border last night. Speaking to Al-Masdar from eastern Syria, a source from the Syrian military said any reports claiming the U.S. or Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attacked their troops in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Ferry carrying fuel catches on fire while traveling on the Euphrates River
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – A ferry carrying fuel caught on fire while traveling down the Euphrates River this afternoon, a source told Al-Masdar News. Opposition activists spread rumors that the ferry caught on fire after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) attacked the government’s positions; however, a source near the explosion confirmed that those reports […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US has to ask IRGC to use Strait of Hormuz: Zarif
If the US wants to enter the Strait of Hormuz, they will have to talk to the IRGC forces protecting it, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has said. “We believe that Iran will continue to sell its oil. We will continue to find buyers for our oil and we will continue to use the Strait of Hormuz as a safe transit passage for the sale of our […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
FDA Warns Sanofi Pasteur of “Significant Deficiencies”
In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted inspections of two Sanofi Pasteur vaccine production facilities. This 10-page letter from the FDA to Sanofi’s Senior Vice President of Vaccines, describes the significant objectionable conditions and deviations observed at each of the facilities. The post FDA Warns Sanofi Pasteur of “Significant Deficiencies” appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Squinty Scarborough: Biden Will Be Road-Kill On Way To Dem Party Nomination
On today's Squinty & Meat Puppet in the Morning, Squinty Joe didn't just pour ice water on Joe Biden's campaign, he and his guest unleashed a veritable Niagara falls of negativity about Uncle Joe's presidential prospects. Joe Scarborough led off with this stunning assertion: "....almost every Democrat I have spoken with is concerned that this is going to end badly for Joe Biden, and that he should not get into the race." (NewsBusters)
The Mueller Report Exposes U.S. Election Weaknesses
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] "America First" should translate into defending democracy at home before trying to defend it abroad. It would be a profound mistake to overlook the Mueller report’s detailed account of a foreign government’s multifaceted efforts to interfere in a U.S. election. Russian efforts extended not only to the already well-known trolling and manipulation of opinion but also to hacking that included attempted intrusions into county election offices and election technology companies, according to special counsel Robert Mueller. Although... more »
See this Aircraft Carrier? It Was One of the Worst To Ever Set Sail.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The story of the USS Wasp. *On September 15th, 1942 USS Wasp was struck by three torpedoes from the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-19. Wasp at first though survivable and was even able to remain under her own power, but gasoline fires swept through the ship and made her recovery impossible. After five hours the order was given to abandon ship, and Wasp was scuttled by three torpedoes fired by the destroyer USS Lansdowne. Of the ship’s 2,247 crew, 193 were killed and 366 wounded.* *(This first appeared last month.)* The U.S. Navy rose to promine... more »
China Is Not Interested in War with America
*Eric Asen* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Despite troubling developments, the United States and China are not on a deliberate path to conflict, as each country has strong domestic incentives to avoid engaging in war with the other. *Editor’s note: This essay was a runner up in the John Quincy Adams Society’s 2019 Student Foreign Policy Essay Contest, which asked students across the country to answer the following question: Are the United States and China on a path to conflict?* The strained relationship between China and the United States appears to worsen with each passing ... more »
A U.S. Alliance with North Korea?
*Leon V. Sigal* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Even if Washington cannot flip Pyongyang to its side, it can still fundamentally change the relationship. It’s not just the economy stupid. Sure, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has promised his people prosperity and sanctions are impeding his country’s economic growth. But pundits who claim that Kim mainly wants sanctions relief are missing a larger point. And so is President Donald Trump when he holds out a vague vision of a brighter economic future for the North Korean people. Kim will not be bribed by a pot of gold at the end... more »
Now We Know Why Donald Trump Went to War Against the F-35
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Money. *"We're just beginning – it's a dance," Trump told reporters after his briefings, per The War Zone. "It's a little bit of a dance. But we're going to get the costs down and we're going to get it done beautifully."* President Donald Trump spent a good chunk of time in the run-up to taking office dissing the freakishly-expensive F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as a complete and utter money suck. Now we know why: Military briefing slides shown to then-president-elect Trump in December 2016 offer one of the most blunt Pentagon assessments of... more »
Why America Needs a Merit-Based Love America Immigration System
In his selective memory, he forgets to also mention the thousands of Somalis killed by the American forces that day! #NotTodaySatan https://t.co/wrFocrZymQ — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 16, 2017 Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements
I'd love to know the story behind that . . .
Courtesy of Wirecutter, here's the mission record of a US strike aircraft: I can figure out the Maverick missile silhouettes, the cannon shells, and the bombs . . . but I'd dearly love to know the story behind the cow! Peter
Climate Change In 1909
Democrats tell us that terrorism is driven by climate change. This month in 1909, thirty-thousand Christians were killed in Turkey. Some people did something. 16 Apr 1909, 1 – The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com
Body Cam Released Showing Cops Shooting Innocent Couple After Mistaking them for Robbers
[image: couple]Body camera footage was just released showing two Connecticut cops jump out of their vehicles and attempt to murder an innocent unarmed couple.
For the First Time, Fmr Big Pharma CEO Arrested for Conspiracy for Fostering Opioid Crisis
[image: opioid]In the name of fighting the opioid crisis, the federal government has begun arresting big pharma CEOs who have pushed tens of millions of opioids into the streets.
What Mueller Got Right
Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller, 2012 (Source: Wikimedia) Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his investigation, and many questions remain. Chief among them is what animated Mueller’s decision not to reach a conclusion on possible obstruction of justice by the president. Why did he choose to follow Department of Justice policy prohibiting the indictment of a sitting president? Would he have indicted the president without that policy? Why did he seemingly leave it to Congress—and, perhaps inadvertently, to Attorney General William Barr—to make a final judgment on the pres... more »
Trivia : April 24th
These things happened on this date…. Iranian Hostage Crisis – Rescue Disaster April 24, 1980 An attempt to rescue the hostages of the Iranian hostage crisis ends in disaster when a helicopter crashes into a transport plane killing eight Americans and wounding five others. The secret rescue mission, codenamed “Eagle Claw”, had already been aborted due to equipment failures from severe dust storms. The helicopters were repositioning themselves for refueling when the crash occurred.The embassy had been taken over by Iranian students who believed the U.S. was attempting to undermine the... more »
New Art Work: Basswood Carved and Painted Unicorn and Treasure Box
*Unicorn Treasure Box* Finally! My Unicorn Treasure Box is finished. It took about three months of carving to get this result.... which is still not exactly what I wanted due to rushing towards completion at the end. Reminds me of one of my favourite sayings. "Sometimes 'perfection' can be the enemy of the good'. If I were to attempt to 'perfect' it...it would likely not have been finished for a year or more. So, I settled for "rustic". That's what we carvers call something that needed a lot MORE time and effort. Below is a video describing the details of the project. Enjoy... more »
Russia – Record cold threatens crops
“Such low temperatures in the south of Russia (far, far below freezing) are very dangerous, since at the end of April there is an active vegetative period of plants, gardens are blooming, the first crops are sprouting,” warns Meteo-TV. Russia’s Far East set the following minimum temperature records for April 22: The city of Svobodny (Amur ... Read moreRussia – Record cold threatens crops The post Russia – Record cold threatens crops appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How Kilian Jornet Trained To Sprint Up Mount Everest In Record Time
When we think of Mt. Everest, it's usually imagery like Sir Edmund Hillary and his guide Tenzing Norgay in parkas and with oxygen tanks making the hazardous 29.000 climb. And then there are the dead bodies, nearly 300 of them, those who perished on the trek to the summit. What we don't think of is a man running, yet that is what Kilian Jornet Burgada did part of the way in famous photos - and then after 26 hours and 31 minutes, the fastest climb ever(1), he came back down, rested, and *did it again, *all within a week. read more
The Collapse of Deterrence with Iran
[image: undefined] Earlier this month, the US administration announced its decision to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Just this week, the Trump administration said that it will no longer exempt any country from US sanctions if they continue to buy Iranian oil. These moves are justifiably sparking renewed debate about US strategy for Iran. The White House portrays these steps as a natural progression in its ‘maximum pressure’ campaign to deprive Iran of “funds that it has used to destabilize the Middle East for d... more »
Did President Trump Issue an ‘Immediate Pardon’ for the Arrested Border Militia Leader in NM?
Always be on the lookout for websites that attempt to impersonate legitimate news organizations.
Democrats Criticize GOP State Rep for Chats About Violence, Spying
The Guardian obtained Signal chats involving Republican Rep. Matt Shea and three other men proposing to confront leftists with a variety of tactics, including violence, surveillance and intimidation.
Man or Cyborg? ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Passes $1 Million Mark
James Holzhauer already has the top five one-day scores in the history of a game that has aired regularly since 1984.
Boy Scouts Could Be Hit with More Sex Abuse Claims
A veteran lawyer of major sexual abuse lawsuits against the Catholic Church said his team has signed up 186 clients in a few weeks.
9 Vital Keys to Holding Space For Yourself
*Azriel ReShel* - Why are we so bad at being there for ourselves?
Reddick Tapped for Diversity Post in Education at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin associate professor Dr. Richard Reddick has been named the College of Education’s inaugural Associate Dean for Equity, Community Engagement and Outreach. In his new role, Reddick will lead and focus support of the college’s initiatives to advance a culture of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion among faculty, staff and […]
Wondering If There Are Any Wall Street Whores Trying To Get The Democratic 2020 Nomination?
A headline by Julie Bykowicz and Ken Thomas in this morning's *Wall Street Journal*-- Joe Biden’s Expected 2020 Bid Is Likely to Rely on Big Donors-- makes it perfectly clear which lane Biden is going for in the 2020 nomination battle: the status quo, conservative lane financed by the rich, not by the party's grassroots. And Status Quo Joe is aware how creepy and reactionary that looks. The *Journal* piece reports that "He has expressed concern to Democratic fundraisers that he won’t be able to make a splash with early online donations the way Mr. Sanders and other candidates have.... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘All Some Kind Of Dream’ By Josh Ritter
Over his two-decade career, Josh Ritter has become a well-respected singer-songwriter known for his narrative lyrics. In "All Some Kind Of Dream," addressing Donald Trump's anti-immigrant policies, Josh Ritter balances mournful indictment with hope human compassion will win out in the end. The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘All Some Kind Of Dream’ By Josh Ritter appeared first on Shadowproof.
After the Rain: The Lasting Effects of Storms in the Caribbean
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 24 (IPS) - Luis Felipe Lopez-Calva is UN Assistant Secretary-General and UNDP Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean*Sustainability is constitutive of the concept of development*. Just as economist Amartya Sen has argued that there is no point in discussing the relationship between development and democracy, because democracy is constitutive of the concept of development, there is no point of trying to disentangle sustainability from the notion of development itself. Read the full story, “After the Rain: The Lasting Effects of Storms in the Cari... more »
Brexit: Screaming for vengeance? Enforcing intra-EU arbitral awards in the post-Brexit UK
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 After Brexit, the UK will be theoretically a suitable jurisdiction to enforce intra-EU awards.
Numérisation de l'agriculture : quels risques pour les paysans et populations du Sud ?
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 Les marchés traditionnels font face à une concurrence croissante de la part des nouvelles formes de commerce de détail, qu'on appelle parfois « e-commerce » ou « e-épicerie ».
Chinese, Chilean presidents agree to further promote cooperation under BRI
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 Chinese President and his Chilean counterpart agreed to further promote bilateral cooperation under the Belt and Road framework. The upgraded FTA between the two countries came into effect in March 2019.
Climat : pour une refonte de la politique commerciale européenne
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 Plutôt que de poursuivre coûte que coûte la conclusion d'accords commerciaux, les pays de l'UE doivent donner la priorité à leur engagement commun en faveur de la planète qui déterminera quels types d'échanges sont acceptables.
Rosia Montana: Seeds of utopia in town almost lost to gold mining
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 In 2015, Gabriel Resources sued Romania before of the ICSID, asking for a reported four billion dollars in damages, after protests halted plans for Europe's largest gold mine.
Accord USA-Canada-Mexique: le principal syndicat américain dit non
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 Le patron du principal syndicat américain a dit son opposition à la ratification du nouvel accord commercial AEUMC conclu l'année dernière, estimant que Mexico ne tiendra pas ses engagements en matière de réforme du travail.
US labor opposes USMCA in current form: official
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 The head of the largest US labor union said he opposes ratification of the new North American free trade pact, because he doubts Mexico will enforce labor reforms required by the deal.
Economic diplomacy: ASEAN trade, BRI deals and ageing Asia
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 Australia keep up its process of integration with the ASEAN, even though it now has bilateral agreements with four ASEAN members.
Malaysia signs Asean trade in services agreement
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
24-Apr-2019 Malaysia has signed the Asean Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) and the Fourth Protocol to Amend the Asean Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA).
Kirstjen Nielsen Enters New York Times Halfway House
If you kidnapped, caged and misplaced thousands of immigrant children and were still fired for not being "tough enough," the *New York Times* will help to rehabilitate you and maybe even salvage your moribund Deep State career. But there's a catch. First, you must anonymously portray your former boss, President Donald Trump, as a Putin stooge and wimpy enabler and paranoid denier of an alleged continuing Russian attack on our Democracy. You must also declare yourself a loyal Russophobe in good standing in order keep the Russiagate fairy tale alive. The *Times* will then portray you... more »
Bali bombing survivors outraged at proposed blast site development
For 17 years, the site where the Sari Club once stood has been left empty. Survivors of the attacks want it turned into a park to honour the victims, but it's about to become a five-storey commercial complex instead.
Trump Climate Panel Attacked
[image: trump-climate-panel-attacked] Trump wants a scientific review of global-warming claims. Though reviews are typically done before government spends money, climate alarmists are demanding he stop. Why?
Justice Kavanaugh and GMU Snowflakes
[image: justice-kavanaugh-and-gmu-snowflakes] Some George Mason University students and faculty have become triggered after the university’s Antonin Scalia Law School hired Supreme Court Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh to co-teach a course this summer called Creation of the Constitution.
Sticking Up for VA Hospitals, AOC Says She Wants “VA for All”
[image: sticking-up-for-va-hospitals-aoc-says-she-wants-va-for-all] Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently said that the scandal-plagued Department of Veterans Affairs delivers “the highest-quality care to our veterans” and should be a model for a national healthcare system.
“Pictures Of Starving Polar Bears Convinced Me”
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By? Paul Homewood ? h/t stewgreen ? https://twitter.com/tan123/status/1120669325260668928? And where did she get this strange idea from? As she relates, her teachers at school told her, when she was about eight.
A specific deficit problem – Social Security and Medicare
While we have an annual US deficit approaching $1 trillion on budgeted revenue around $3.4 trillion, nothing much is being done about it or our current debt of $22 trillion. A tangible subset of this problem includes Social Security and … Continue reading →
Social Security Will Be Doomed in 2035
*Rachel Greszler* *Economics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: A U.S. five dollar note is seen in this illustration photo June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas White/Illustration/File Photo] There's no money left. Workers and retirees have long been warned that Social Security’s trust fund will run out of funds sometime in the future, and that the program has many trillions of dollars in unfunded obligations. But what does this year’s 2019 Trustees Report, revealing $16.8 trillion in unfunded obligations over the next 75 years and insolvency in 2035, mean for current workers and retirees? (... more »
Sink the Carriers: How Iran Could Go to War Against the U.S. Navy
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * All about the missiles. *Given the volume of valuable commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf, Tehran is investing in improving its ASBMs—and publicizing that effort to the world—as a means to build conventional military deterrence in a context of rising tensions with Saudi Arabia, Israel and the United States.* In 2009, it became clear that China had developed a mobile medium-range ballistic missile called the DF-21D designed to sink ships over 900 miles away. This then-nascent technical achievement gave rise to a still-ongoing debate over the ... more »
Top 20: Check Out the 5 Best Guns from Glock, Sig Sauer, Ruger and Smith & Wesson
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Let the debate begin *Saddam Hussein had a Glock 18C, a version with a built-in compensator to deal with the recoil of fully automatic fire, on him when he was captured by U.S. forces in December 2003. The gun was later presented to former president George W. Bush as a war trophy.* *(This is a combination of several pieces posted last year merged into one post for your reading pleasure.) * *5 Best Glocks* The Glock 17 handgun shook up the gun industry in a big way. Gaston Glock’s polymer pistol masterpiece, with its emphasis on ruggedness and reli... more »
Tank Showdown: America's M1 Abrams vs. Russia's Armata (Who Wins?)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Who dies? *Further, there is the question of whether the T-14 can be produced in numbers—that’s very much a factor, given the state of Russia’s economy. Ultimately, it could prove to be a formidable weapon.* With the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, the spectre of a massive armored Red Army juggernaut smashing its way through the Fulda Gap is long past, but Russia has continued to develop new tanks and armored vehicles. Meanwhile, the United States has continued to rely on upgraded versions of the Cold War–era M1 Abrams and Brad... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 24
1916 British attempt to re-supply besieged garrison at Kut failed 1920 UK gave France 25% of Turkish Petroleum Company in return for agreeing to British mandate in Iraq (Musings On Iraq book review *The Creation of Iraq 1914-1921*) 1941 PM Gaylani and Mufti of Jerusalem met with Italian amb Told him they were angry Axis had done nothing to help Iraq vs British (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq b... more »
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un's 'Right-Hand Man' Has Been Demoted
Trump and Kim Yong Chol pose in the Oval Office after Trump accepted the letter. Trump told reporters afterwards that it was a 'nice letter' but then said he hadn't yet read it *Reuters:* *North Korea sidelines leader Kim's right-hand man for Hanoi breakdown: South Korea lawmaker* SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea has replaced Kim Jong Un’s right-hand man who steered nuclear talks with the United States, apparently blaming him for a failed summit between the two countries, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday. Kim Yong Chol was removed as head of the United Front Department, the... more »
EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS: Achievement gaps are real, Green says!
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019How many kids were excluded?* Acolytes, riddle us this: Just how "extraordinary" were the "results" from that "first set of district assessments?" We refer to the first set of "test scores" to emerge from Akron's new I Promise School. The school is being substantially funded by NBA star LeBron James. That said, how extraordinary were the first test scores to emerge from the school? At that start of a recent front-page report in the New York Times, education reporter Erica Green set the stage for our exploration in the manner shown below. Below, you ... more »
Doofus Of The Day #1,041
Today's award goes to a self-described "doctor" in Kuwait. Kuwaiti new-age therapist Dr. Mariam Al-Sohel said in a March 25, 2019 interview on Scope TV (Kuwait) that she has developed an anal suppository based on the "Prophetic medicine" of the Prophet Muhammad. Dr. Sohel claims that the new suppository cures homosexuality by exterminating the "anal worm that feeds on semen." Showing examples of the suppositories, she claimed that this treatment has been subjected to modern research and testing. She referred to homosexual men as "the third gender" and to "butch lesbians" as the "f...more »
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Tom Parkin writes about the need for workers to be at the centre of a Green New Deal for Canada: Those determined to reverse austerity, inequality and environmental damage need to help Canadians be clear that there’s a huge difference between a Green New Deal and a Green Neoliberal Deal. Something new that reproduces the same old downward pressure on wages, the same tax unfairness, the same lobbyist machine at the heart of the system – and the same bonanza pay-off for investors -- is no Green New Deal. Policy designers also need t... more »
A Short History of Yugoslavia (VI)
Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV Part V The brutal destruction of Yugoslavia (1991‒1995) The brutal destruction of ex-Yugoslav Federal state-system was in a form of the civil wars or, in another word, a chain of violent conflicts from 1991 to 1995. From the spring of 1992, the SFRY already […]
Florida Senate Passes Bill Expanding Armed Teachers Program
So far, 25 districts have approved participating in the guardian program.
Trump’s Threat to Go to Court Over Impeachment Defies Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that impeachment and removal from office is Congress' duty alone.
DHS to Face-Scan 97% of International Travelers Within Four Years
By Tyler Durden (ZH) – The Department of Homeland Security says that facial recognition technology will be used on 97% of passengers departing the US by 2023, according... more »
Duke Ellington's melodies carried his message of social justice
Earl Brooks, Assistant Professor of English, University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
From spirituals about the trials of slavery to the fight for civil rights and the modern rhythms of swing music, Duke Ellington told a story about black life that was both beautiful and complex.
Identicide: How demographic shifts can rip a country apart
Monica Duffy Toft, Professor of International Politics and Director of the Center for Strategic Studies at The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
When a country becomes more diverse, new demographic tensions may emerge between people who feel that they own their country's identity – and people who feel they've been left out.
The case for African American reparations, explained
Joe R. Feagin, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Texas A&M University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Thanks to demographic and political changes, Democratic contenders are addressing this issue for the first time.
US Navy SEALs Were Warned by Commanders Not to Report War Crimes
By Jason Ditz (ANTIWAR.COM) — US war crimes in Iraq in general are a well-substantiated fact. Navy SEALs say they saw some “shocking” things, which other SEALs... more »
Silver Sentiment: Is It (Your) Friend or Foe?
By David Smith The gold and silver bull markets have been on a roller coaster ride for almost two decades. Gold came to life in... more »
US Threatens to Veto UN Resolution Combating Rape as Weapon of War
By Jake Johnson In what critics denounced as the Trump administration’s latest attack on women’s rights across the globe, U.S. officials are reportedly threatening to veto a... more »
Can Zelensky bring peace to a Ukraine torn apart by Obama’s Maidan coup? (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 150. The post Can Zelensky bring peace to a Ukraine torn apart by Obama’s Maidan coup? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
TRUMP – The Reckoning
The Trump/Russia hoax has been called bigger than Watergate, in reality it dwarfs Watergate. The post TRUMP – The Reckoning appeared first on The Duran.
North Korean Leader Kim Jng Un Arrives In Vladivostok For Summit With Russian President Putin
*CNN: **Kim Jong Un arrives in Vladivostok ahead of first meeting with Putin* Vladivostok, Russia (CNN)North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in the Russian city of Vladivostok ahead of his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russian state television showed Kim stepping out of his green private train at a railway station in the eastern port city, Wednesday afternoon under a leaden sky. Wearing a black homburg and overcoat, he was greeted at the station by officials and a brass band. Putin was not part of the welcoming committee. *Read more* .... *More ... more »
The healthiest people in the world don’t go to the gym.
https://qz.com/quartzy/1452630/the-healthiest-people-in-the-world-dont-go-to-the-gym/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=qz-organicarchive Advertisements
7 Natural Ways To Kill Nicotine Cravings For Anyone Who Is Trying To Quit Smoking.
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2019/03/7-natural-ways-to-kill-nicotine.html?m=1
Do Microdoses of #LSD Change Your Mind?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-microdoses-of-lsd-change-your-mind/
Tesla’s full self-driving computer is now in all new cars and a next-gen chip is already ‘halfway done’
https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/22/teslas-computer-is-now-in-all-new-cars-and-a-next-gen-chip-is-already-halfway-done/
7 healthy lifestyle habits that can add more than a decade to your life.
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China to build moon station in ‘about 10 years’
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-04-china-moon-station-years.html
WATCH: Cops Shoot Fleeing Man, Torture Him with K9 After Surrender — Taxpayers Liable
[image: phoenix]A young man has filed a lawsuit against Phoenix police after they found him sleeping in his car and then tried to kill him.
60 Minutes Segment on Superbugs Didn’t Mention Research About How Exposure to Cell Phone and WiFi Radiation Can Increase Antibiotic Resistance
By B.N. Frank If you didn’t catch 60 Minutes this week, their segment on Superbugs and antibiotic resistance was terrifying. Antibiotic resistance is already a... more »
The Second Belt and Road Forum: A Transformation of the World Economic Order
Rather than embrace this new potential, western “old paradigm” forces representing the entrenched deep state have screamed and hollered against the “dangers of China and Russia threatening our democratic way of life”. The post The Second Belt and Road Forum: A Transformation of the World Economic Order appeared first on The Duran.
Julian Assange’s Victory
Julian Assange was a ‘commander’ of a small team of dedicated experts and activists. The post Julian Assange’s Victory appeared first on The Duran.
Obama & Hillary Easter tweets cause outrage, as media supports genocide of Christians in Syria (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 149. The post Obama & Hillary Easter tweets cause outrage, as media supports genocide of Christians in Syria (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Albatross Adventures: Special Evening Hosted in a Very Special Community!
Bird Rescue was thrilled to host a special public evening event on March 28, 2019, in Berkeley, CA –the birthplace of our first wildlife center back the 1970s. Our Executive Director, JD Bergeron, shared a lively and inspiring presentation “Albatross Adventures: Finding Wisdom on Midway Atoll” about his experience as one of 18 individuals conducting […]
For Russian Arms Traders Business Is Booming
*Alexander Kruglov, Asia Times:* *Business booming for Russia’s arms traders* *Moscow has overtaken Britain and become the number two weapons producer and trader in the world.* In a high-profile spat, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has acknowledged he is buying S-400 missile defense systems, a deal that has put Ankara on a collision course with Nato and Washington and complicated the country’s deal to buy F35 stealth jets from the United States. This Ankara-Washington stand-off over the sale of Russian missiles and Erdogan’s obvious commitment to go ahead with the deal make cle... more »
Don’t Know What to Believe About 5G Technology? Dr. Joel Moskowitz of SaferEMR.com Provides Summary and Commentary of NPR Segment “The Future Of 5G”
By B.N. Frank If you’re looking for research on how cell phone and wireless WiFi radiation exposure is harmful, you definitely want to check out... more »
Why birds hit windows—and how you can help prevent it
Spring is finally here. And with spring comes loads and loads of birds. However, as you may know, glass windows pose a risk because they are essentially invisible; by reflecting foliage or sky, they look like inviting places to fly into. According to a 2014 study, about 1 billion birds die from window strikes in the […] The post Why birds hit windows—and how you can help prevent it appeared first on Health Nut News.
Midwife’s arrest shines light on rural America’s home-birth ‘crisis’
After being pushed into an unnecessary C-section over three decades ago, Elizabeth Catlin became passionate about home birth and went on to have all but four of her 14 children at home. However, she didn’t stop there; between pregnancies, she started working as an assistant to a local home-birth midwife. But once again, she didn’t […] The post Midwife’s arrest shines light on rural America’s home-birth ‘crisis’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Researchers testing the effectiveness of acne vaccine
It was announced in September of 2018 that a vaccine for acne was close.2 While acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, I’m not sure another vaccine is the answer. I mean, do we really need vaccines for everything? (Thankfully, there are some doctors who know how important a role food plays […] The post Researchers testing the effectiveness of acne vaccine appeared first on Health Nut News.
For chronic and mysterious illnesses, this could be a lifesaver
Annie Hopper is a limbic retraining specialist. While you may never have heard this term, limbic hyperactivity or dysfunction appears to be a foundational core of the dysfunction and challenges associated with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia and a number of other conditions, and by retraining your limbic […] The post For chronic and mysterious illnesses, this could be a lifesaver appeared first on Health Nut News.
Study: Knee surgery no better than placebo
Surgery probably won’t help you with chronic knee pain. But here are 10 proven ways to get you safely back in the swing of things. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee affects over 12 percent of people over 60 years old. It’s a degenerative disease that causes pain, swelling, abnormal bone growth and spurs, and loss […] The post Study: Knee surgery no better than placebo appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Massachusetts High Court Rules That State Can Compel Password Decryption in Commonwealth v. Jones
The John Adams Courthouse in Boston, where the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is located. (Photo: Wikimedia) According to the Pew Foundation, most Americans lock their cell phones, creating an obstacle for some law enforcement investigations—most notably, the FBI in its 2016 standoff with Apple over access to the San Bernardino attacker’s iPhone—and especially for state authorities, which have fewer resources than federal law enforcement. In recent years, federal and state courts across the country have grappled with whether ordering a defendant to unlock an electronic devic... more »
How to Opt Out of Airport Face Scanning: Don’t Fly
DHS barges full speed ahead to impose facial recognition software on travellers passing through US airports, without completing formal rule making procedures.
The Rich Are Getting Worried
Dominic Rushe writes in *The Guardian *that the wealthy are worried. Ray Dalio is the latest billionaire to air his unease: Dalio, founder of Bridgewater, the world’s biggest hedge fund, an investor in low-wage employers including Walmart and KFC, and a man worth about $18bn according to Forbes, became the latest in a bank of billionaires to go public about his fears of widening income inequality. The yawning gap between rich and poor is a “national emergency”, Dalio wrote in an 8,000-plus-word blogpost on LinkedIn (where else?) that poses an “existential risk for the US”. The l... more »
The U.S. Has To Get Ready for A Future King Mohammed bin Salman
Trump with MbS in March 2017. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) *Giorgio Cafiero, Consortium News*: *The US Should Get Ready for King Mohammed bin Salman* *Riyadh finds it outrageous that American lawmakers are trying to meddle in Saudi Arabia’s succession, writes Giorgio Cafiero.* Since the murder of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oct. 2, some American lawmakers have assumed the right and moral authority to dictate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s succession line-up. In November, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohamme... more »
Police officer accused of neglecting duties over investigation into man later accused of raping 7yo
A Sydney police officer has been charged in relation to a prior investigation of Anthony Sampieri — a man now accused of sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl in a suburban Sydney dance studio toilet.
Gallipoli dawn service site evacuated as IS attack plot foiled
Turkish authorities say they have arrested a suspected Islamic State member they believe was planning to attack Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli.
Tigers too strong for Demons on Anzac Day eve at the MCG
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The Tigers roar in the end at the MCG as Richmond get the better of Melbourne in the Anzac Day eve match at the MCG.
Man charged with murder after Geelong woman found dead in Melbourne's Chinatown
Homicide detectives charge a 32-year-old man with murder following the discovery of a Geelong woman's body in a laneway in Melbourne's Chinatown.
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From Jenna Orkin Have a Credit Card? You’re Among China’s Fortunate Ominous Tendings in the Nervous Here and Now Oil prices soar after Trump tightens his squeeze on Iran, while Tehran threatens to close one of the world's most important shipping lanes in retaliation Starbucks is installing needle-disposal boxes in locations across America following OSHA penalties and worker concerns about drug use in bathrooms Federal Judge Rules Flint Residents Can Sue EPA Over Water Crisis Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina's Family Targeted In Sri Lanka BlastsHow CIA & Allies Helped Jihadists In Syria: F... more »
Russia Launches Its 'Doomsday" Submarine
Oleg Kuleshov/TASS *RFE*: *Russia Launches New Submarine Believed Capable Of Carrying Nuclear-Armed Drones * Russia has launched a special-purpose, nuclear-powered submarine that is believed capable of carrying nuclear-tipped underwater drones that when fully developed could threaten U.S. coastal cities. The submarine Belgorod was launched on April 23 in the northwestern city of Severodvinsk. Russian President Vladimir Putin watched the proceedings via video link from the Severnaya Shipyard in St. Petersburg. State-run TASS news agency said development work on the Belgorod will c...more »
The Pro-Israel Skew in the American Mainstream Media
A recent study "50 Years of Occupation" by 416Labs analyzes 50 years of reporting on Israel and Palestine by five major United States newspapers including the Washington Post, New York Times, Lost Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal and Chicago Tribune, looking to see whether these five news sources have been balanced in their coverage of Israel and Palestine since the June 1967 Six Day War. With news being a very significant shaper of public opinion, this study is key to understanding how our views on the five-decade-long occupation of the West Bank and Gaza are framed. The study i... more »
These 5 Submarines Could Kill Billions of People if Unleashed. Check Them Out.
*TNI Staff* *Security, * While they have thankfully never been used during a shooting war, nuclear-powered submarines carrying nuclear-tipped missiles are the most deadly weapons mankind has ever devised. *The Ohio-class submarine is an aging design despite its formidable capabilities and the first of the class are reaching the end of their 42-year service lives. To replace the Ohio-class, the United States Navy is building the new Columbia-class boomer. The new SSBNs are slightly larger than the Ohio-class at a displacement of 20,800 tons, but the vessels only have 16 Trident I... more »
Here's Why You Don't Mix LSD and Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers
*Task and Purpose* *Secuity, * This can't be good. *But the fact that these LSD rings popped up in the first place isn't surprising at all. As I previously wrote, the middle of nowhere is the same kind of boring and awful whether it's patrolling the Pacific or guarding nuclear silos in America's heartland.* A sailor assigned to the nuclear reactor department aboard the USS Ronald Reagan admitted to bringing LSD aboard the aircraft carrier, Navy Times reports. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* In a copy of a plea deal obtained by Navy Times, Machinist's Mate (Nuclear ... more »
Here are the Birch Cove Lakes – Blue Mountain land purchases the government will announce later today
News 1. Birch Cove Lakes – Blue Mountain land purchases The federal government is holding a big press conference at 12:30pm today to “announce protection of more nature in Nova Scotia.” In order to learn the details of this announcement, you could register with Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada and then show […]
Iran threatens stability in Middle East by supporting ‘terrorists’ – Saudi Deputy Defense Minister
Saudi Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman delivered a speech at the opening session of the 8th Moscow Conference on International Security on Wednesday. Commenting on the conference itself, Saudi official noted that: “it is not surprising that this initiative is coming from friendly country of Russia that we have brotherly relationship with historically.” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several Syrian soldiers killed in jihadist ambush near Idlib axis
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Several Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers were killed on Wednesday when a group of jihadist rebels ambushed their positions in northwestern Hama. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels carried out the ambush at the outskirts of Al-Hakoura, which is a town near the front-lines in northwestern Hama. According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Duterte threatens war with Canada over garbage, says Philippines ‘can handle them anyway’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, has threatened to “go to war” with Canada if they do not take back tons of trash a Canadian company shipped to Manila several years ago. “I’ll give a warning to Canada maybe next week that they better pull that (trash) out,” he […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US warship enters eastern Mediterranean to send message to Russia in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:25 P.M.) – The U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman, reportedly boarded one of two U.S. aircraft carriers that entered the Mediterranean waters on Tuesday to deliver a stern warning to the Russians, CNN reported on Wednesday. Huntsman reportedly observed the operations of 9,000 sailors and marines, 130 aircraft and ten ships aboard […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is Russia’s T-14 Armata the best tank in the world?
rom anti-slip coating to on-site lavatories, not a month goes by without news of yet another addition to the T-14 Armata tank’s burgeoning features list. As with many of their other upcoming flagship weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry often supplements these revelations with a steady trickle of in-depth manufacturer insights. One of the most recent comes courtesy of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
São Paulo Fashion Week Introduces Newcomers to Brazil’s Fashion Circuit
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Under the theme, ‘What is Your Utopia?’ the 47th edition of São Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) kicked off its first full day on Tuesday, inviting visitors to participate in the construction of increasingly creative and collaborative futures. “Our story is starred by several examples of […] The post São Paulo Fashion Week Introduces Newcomers to Brazil’s Fashion Circuit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Sanctions law That Facilitates Credit to Small Entrepreneurs
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A complementary law that creates the legal entity of ESC (Empresa Simples de Crédito – Simple Credit Company), will be sanctioned this Wednesday (24th) by President Bolsonaro. The proposal should facilitate access to and lower the cost of financing for small businesses, such as MPEs (Micro […] The post Bolsonaro Sanctions law That Facilitates Credit to Small Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Rio Times.
Green Light for the Government’s Pension Reform Proposal
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After 62 days deliberating on pension reform, the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ) gave the green light to the government’s proposal, which will now be subject to merit analysis by the special commission. The admissibility was approved by 48 votes to 18. The approval was […] The post Green Light for the Government’s Pension Reform Proposal appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Ambassador to Russia Openly Boasts of ‘Gunboat Diplomacy’
*21WIRE* | Avowing the virtues of 'US maritime muscle' while saber-rattling at Russia’s doorstep.
In Apparent Dismissal of Two-State Solution, Kushner Says Past Efforts ‘Failed’
The rejection of the 2 state solution means it is Game Over for Palestinians(REAL Jews). What is there to negotiate when there will never be an independent Palestinian state? See also: – US Envoy Dismisses Two-State Solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Report – In Apparent Dismissal of Two-State Solution, Kushner Says Past Efforts ‘Failed’ by […]
L.A. Council earmarks $9 million to help minorities enter city’s cannabis space
The Los Angeles City Council approved three years of funding for the city’s marijuana social equity program, in answer to a longstanding demand from minority cannabis entrepreneurs eager to get into the industry. The council approved $3 million a year for the next three years for the Department of Cannabis Regulation’s social equity program, with $1.5 […] L.A. Council earmarks $9 million to help minorities enter city’s cannabis space is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Federal marijuana reform may be entering new era, even if high hurdles remain
U.S. cannabis reform efforts have seen movement recently with a House committee’s endorsement of a banking bill and Attorney General William Barr’s comments that a federal shift would be preferable to the current “intolerable” situation. But the progress that marijuana businesses have awaited remains an uphill battle – with Senate leadership a key hurdle – […] Federal marijuana reform may be entering new era, even if high hurdles remain is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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*Portland Schools Activist Quits Secretary of State Position over coverup of sexual abuses* On Friday, April 12, Kim Sordyl tendered her resignation from an appointment by the Oregon secretary of state. Sordyl had served as the designated representative from the Secretary of State's office to the state Board of Education. In an explosive interview, she revealed a culture of corruption at all levels of Oregon government. Sordyl accused the new secretary of State, Bev Clarno, of racist motivations in one of her firings. She also blasted Portland Public Schools and the teacher's unio... more »
Rising electricity prices are forcing Britain’s poorest to underheat their homes
By Paul Homewood According to the fuel poverty report recently released by the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), nearly 70% of UK households are heating their houses less than is required to meet the levels thought necessary to deliver comfort and health. Those on lower incomes are “under-consuming” by a larger […]
Global Warming, Steve Backshall? No, Weather!
By Paul Homewood The BBC has just launched its Undiscovered Worlds series, with the intrepid Steve Backshall kayaking up the Scoresby Sund , the world’s largest fjord in Greenland. The BBC’s puff says: Adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall is on a mission to visit parts of the world yet to be […]
Strangling Syria & Others
*Following up on two previous posts:* - *Settling Syria? Impending Tripartite Talks...* - US Airstrikes Target 32 Oil Tankers In Syria- Attempting to Enter Government Held Territory *A bit more about the news from yesterday regarding these alleged airstrikes. The Syrian government will not confirm these hits. It would not be in their interest to do so. Since it would increase the frustration already being felt in Syria. In case you are unaware Syria’s populace is suffering chronic gas shortages. This is creating a whole lot of discontent among the public. There have been ... more »
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*Earth Day predictions of 1970. The reason you shouldn’t believe Earth Day predictions of 2009* For the next 24 hours, the media will assault us with tales of imminent disaster that always accompany the annual Earth Day Doom & Gloom Extravaganza. Ignore them. They’ll be wrong. We’re confident in saying that because they’ve always been wrong. And always will be. Need proof? Here are some of the hilarious, spectacularly wrong predictions made on the occasion of Earth Day 1970. “We have about five more years at the outside to do something.” * Kenneth Watt, ecologist “Civilization wi... more »
U.S And Japan Are Confident That China Will Not Find The Wreckage Of The Missing Japanese F-35
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II conducts aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean on Jan. 11, 2018. (Staff Sgt. Peter Reft/Air Force) *Task & Purpose*:* US and Japan do not think that China will find the wreckage of a missing Japanese F-35 * Top U.S. and Japanese defense officials are downplaying the possibility that the Chinese military could recover the wreckage of a Japanese F-35A that crashed on April 9 in the Pacific Ocean. The Joint Strike Fighter disappeared from radar about 85 miles east of Honshu, Japan's main island. Although ships and aircraft have spotted some debri...more »
Persecution and the Art of Writing
Leo StraussLeo Strauss has an interesting perspective on the influence that persecution and censorship can have on the art of writing. Here’s an excerpt from his essay, “Persecution and the Art of Writing,” (Chapter 2; *Persecution and the Art of Writing* by Leo Strauss): Persecution, then, gives rise to a peculiar technique of writing, and therewith to a peculiar type of literature, in which the truth about all crucial things is presented exclusively between the lines. That literature is addressed, not to all readers, but to trustworthy and intelligent readers only. It has all the... more »
U.S. Would Regard A Cyberattack On Japan As An 'Armed Attack'
From left: Japan’s Defence Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting US secretary of defence Patrick Shanahan arrive for a press conference after a meeting at the US Department of State on April 19, 2019 in Washington. Photo: AFP *The Asahi Shimbun:* *Japan, U.S. say cyber-attacks would be covered by security pact* WASHINGTON--Japan and the United States agreed April 19 that a concerted cyber-attack on Japan could be considered an armed attack covered by their security treaty. Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Defense Min... more »
How Much Are The Saudis Paying To Help Trump's Re-election Campaign?
Yesterday, Rebecca Kheel reported that most of the Democrats running for the 2020 nomination are advocating putting the U.S. back in the nuclear deal with Iran. Elizabeth Warren: "Our intelligence community told us again and again: The Iran Deal was working to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. If Iran continues to abide by the terms of the deal, you bet I will support returning to it." Instead, Trump is working at provoking Iran and making the situation even worse. On Monday he announced he will not renew sanctions waivers that allow our eight partners in the deal to c... more »
U.S. Offering $10 million For Information On Hezbollah's Finances
*DW:* *US offers $10 million for information on Hezbollah financing* Anyone who can offer information that would help the US disrupt Hezbollah's finances could get a $10 million reward. The US wants information on donors, as well as businesses controlled by the Shiite militant movement. The United States on Monday offered a reward of up to $10 million (€8.9 million) for information that would allow the US to disrupt the finances of Lebanon's Shiite militant movement Hezbollah. The State Department said it would give money to anyone who could provide intelligence that allows the Un... more »
IF THERE'S NO PLACE FOR BIDEN IN TODAY'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY, THEN WHO CARES IF HE RUNS?
Charlie Pierce writes: ... there just isn't any room for Joe Biden this time around. A huge chunk of the party has moved on from him. There are plenty of people to run as pragmatic moderates; Klobuchar and Buttgieg did so on the stage Monday night [in CNN town halls]. The left is locked up between Sanders and Warren. What does Biden bring besides name recognition, some old-line union support, and boatloads of money from sources that half his party is going to be running against? If a large chunk of the party has moved on from Biden, then what's the harm if he runs? If he's really o... more »
And the audience applauded.....
"I was the CIA director. We lied, we cheated, we stole. It’s – it was like – we had entire training courses. It reminds you of the glory of the American experiment". Mike Pompeo (Secretary of State) participates in a Q&A discussion at Texas A&M University as part of the Wiley Lecture Series, in College Station, Texas on April 15, 2019. The 'glory of the American experiment'? What? Texas A & M is the home to the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library. Daddy Bush was also the former director of the CIA. Some years ago I was watching C-SPAN one evening and Daddy Bush was giving ... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 23rd April 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
'Some women deserve to be raped': Doctor suspended over professional misconduct
A former registrar at the Royal Hobart Hospital is suspended for six weeks after calling for women to be raped.
Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders jailed over mass 2014 protests
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A Hong Kong court jails four leaders of the 'Umbrella Movement' nearly five years after activists took to the streets in mass pro-democracy protests that challenged China's tightening of freedoms in the city.
Could 'amateurs' have pulled off the biggest terror attack since 9/11?
Radical Islamist group National Tawheed Jamaath is believed to be involved in the Easter Sunday bombings but few believe they could have mounted such highly coordinated, deadly assaults without expert help, writes Philip Williams.
Live: Tigers face struggling Demons in MCG clash
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The Tigers appear to have found their groove again but will they get past the out-of-form Demons in what has become their regular Anzac Day eve fixture at the MCG? Follow our live ScoreCentre.
Here Is the U.S. Navy's Plan for the Future: Destroyers on Steroids
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * That can do some serious damage. *Navy developers say NIFC-CA presents the ability to extend the range of attack missiles and extend the reach of sensors by netting different sensors from different platforms -- both sea-based and air-based together into one fire control system.* (Washington, D.C.) The Navy’s ambitious fleet-size expansion relies upon a massive increase in heavily armed Destroyers able to launch long-range attacks, fire interceptor missiles, defend carrier strike groups and engage in massive open blue water warfare. *(This first appea... more »
Check Out the Sturmgewehr 44 Nazi Assault Rifle (Being Used in the Syrian Civil War)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * How can this be? *For four years, the weapons were widely photographed and filmed in combat with Syrian rebel factions, including ISIS and Kurdish fighters, as you can see with this link. However, by 2017 the ammunition had become so scarce that the weapon’s black-market value in Syria collapsed and its appearances grew more infrequent.* In 2012, rebels of the Free Syrian Army posted a video in which they uncovered an arms cache containing five thousand assault rifles. Though not an uncommon episode in a civil war then in its early stages, what w... more »
The U.S. Marines Are Finally Getting the M27 RIfle (Just Not Many of Them)
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Why? *So what's the deal with the limited arsenal? * Congratulations, Marines: After years of drama, the long-awaited M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle is finally coming to a platoon near you. A Marine Corps Systems Command spokesman told Marine Corps Times that the last of the service's 14,000 M27s have officially arrived in the Corps's inventory. But while the Corps's procurement contract with gunmaker Heckler & Koch provides for a maximum of 50,184 weapons, MARCORSYSCOM said that the service doesn't plan on purchasing more than its current arsenal.... more »
Check Out This Picture: You Are Looking at the Greatest Aircraft Carrier Ever
*Robert Farley* *Security, * USS Enterprise. *Shortly before USS Enterprise went to the breakers, a new ship bearing the name was laid down; CVN-65, the world’s first nuclear aircraft carrier. The latter USS Enterprise served for fifty years, before decommissioning in 2012. Another USS Enterprise, CVN-80, is scheduled for completion by 2025.* In May 1938, the U.S. Navy commissioned the aircraft carrier USS *Enterprise*, the seventh ship to bear the name in American service. The second of three sisters, *Enterprise* made a central—perhaps *the* central—contribution to the war ef... more »
Magazine Luiza Eager to Challenge Online Retailer Amazon.com
By Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian retailer Magazine Luiza on Tuesday announced it would start selling physical books online for pickup in its chain comprised of almost 1,000 stores. This new “Magalu” online store will be using Magazine Luiza’s national footprint to compete with traditional booksellers and Amazon.com. The move underscores Magazine Luiza’s […] The post Magazine Luiza Eager to Challenge Online Retailer Amazon.com appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, April 24, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Sexteto Sucupira @ Fundição Progresso (Lapa) – Head down to iconic Rio venue Fundição Progresso and experience the forró jazz gypsy sounds of Sexteto Sucupira. Mixing traditions from various […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, April 24, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife for Wednesday, April 24, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Dugueto Shabazz (Paraíso) – In the Hip-Hop month, Centro Cultural São Paulo will be hosting rapper Dugueto Shabazz. The artist will sing rap classics and present his latest […] The post São Paulo Nightlife for Wednesday, April 24, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
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