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Was Dana Milbank Always This Stupid?
*Still wrong* Milbank got just what he wanted-- a lot of attention for his poorly reasoned anti-Bernie diatribe in the *Washington Post* on Tuesday, Bernie Sanders has emerged as the Donald Trump of the left. I certainly agree with his first line-- "In politics, as in physics, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Hence, Sen. Bernie Sanders’s emergence..."-- and I often use it to explain why it makes sense that America elect the best president in history after having just gone through the absolute worst. But that isn't where Milbank was taking this. That second line of hi... more »
Power disconnected in Port Lincoln due to fire danger risk
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Power is being restored to Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia as authorities consider shutting off power to the Mount Lofty Ranges in response to extreme fire danger conditions in the area.
Comparing Coalition and Labor income tax plans
Income tax cuts are a central issue in the looming federal election campaign, so what are both parties offering, how much will you get, and when will you see the money?
Public servants handed stern warning over racist social media posts
A series of "derogatory and racist" comments on social media appear to have been made by Northern Territory public service employees, the commissioner for public employment says.
'Significant violence': Canberra men sentenced over home invasion in which dog was shot
Three Canberra men who were involved in a violent home invasion in which a dog's ear was shot off, just months before the same dog killed its owner, are sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court.
Balance of power taking shape with Latham, Leyonhjelm in 'challenging' NSW Upper House
The ABC's election analyst Antony Green says three seats are still in doubt in the New South Wales Upper House, with Gladys Berejiklian set to negotiate the balance of power with five MPs in a "challenging" range of parties.
Craig McLachlan wins bid to avoid jury trial for sex offences
The criminal case against actor Craig McLachlan will be determined by a Melbourne magistrate and not a jury as he fights assault and sex offence charges.
'I never want to come back here': Terrorist's orphan describes flight from clutches of IS
The orphan of an Australian Islamic State terrorist describes her harrowing journey from the clutches of IS to a refugee camp, where she is currently stranded with her heavily pregnant and injured sister and little brother.
Boudreaux on Mandatory Paid Parental Leave
Over at CafeHayek, George Mason University economist Donald Boudreaux, a frequent commenter on this blog, has been in an interesting conversation with two scholars at the American Enterprise Institute. His first post was an open letter to economist Aparna Mathur. She didn’t reply but her colleague Angela Rachidi, whose Ph.D. is in public policy, did. […] The post Boudreaux on Mandatory Paid Parental Leave appeared first on Econlib.
President Trump Meets With Chinese Vice Premier Liu He (Video and Transcript)…
There are no coincidences when you dance with the dragon. Earlier today U.S. prosecutors notified Huawei in a court filing they intend to use classified surveillance evidence gained through a FISA warrant against the Chinese state-owned enterprise. Assistant US Attorney … Continue reading →
Indian Army, Air Force, Navy Reportedly Ready to Strike Pakistan AGAIN
Indian Army, Air Force, Navy Reportedly Ready to Strike Pakistan AGAIN by https://sputniknews.com/ The report comes as heavy cross-border firing and shelling continues between India and Pakistan, which have seen another wave of escalation in the seven decades-long conflict since mid-February. – During a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security on Tuesday, Indian National […]
Petrodollar Panic: Saudis Threaten To Dump USD-Oil Trades Over OPEC Anti-Trust Bill
Petrodollar Panic: Saudis Threaten To Dump USD-Oil Trades Over OPEC Anti-Trust Bill by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Three year ago – almost to the day – Saudi Arabia rattled its first sabre towards the United States, with an implicit threat to dump US Treasuries over Congress’ decision to allow the Saudis to be held responsible for the 9/11 […]
Israeli Strikes On Syria: Weapons, Effect, Consequences
South Front Published on Apr 4, 2019 The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continue their bombing campaign in Syria. In the framework of this campaign, IDF aircraft strike what the Israeli leadership describes as Iranian infrastructure and weapon shipments to Hezbollah and pro-Iranian armed groups. Nonetheless, positions and equipment of the Syrian Armed Forces often appear […]
Israel’s Far-Right PM Candidate Seeks to Annex Gaza, West Bank
Israel’s Far-Right PM Candidate Seeks to Annex Gaza, West Bank by Harry Fawcett, 3 Apr 2019, https://www.aljazeera.com/ Moshe Feiglin, who has seen a surge in polls, is a member of one of the country’s smaller but controversial parties vying for power as Benjamin Netanyahu battles to keep top post. – With six days to go […]
Two Palestinian Boys of 3 Killed by Israeli Troops in Gaza’s Great March of Return
Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic counterfeit, Satanic LIE, Satanic HERESY! – Two Palestinian Boys of 3 Killed by Israeli Troops in Gaza’s Great March of Return by https://www.telesurenglish.net/, 30 March 2019 “We fear that more children could be injured or killed today,” Jeremy Stoner, regional director […]
US Likely to Unveil ‘Deal of Century’ on Nakba Day 15 May: Report
US Likely to Unveil ‘Deal of Century’ on Nakba Day 15 May: Report by https://www.presstv.com/ A report says the administration of US President Donald Trump will likely unveil its controversial proposal on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in mid-May on the 71th anniversary of the Nakba Day (the Day of Catastrophe). – According to a report by […]
US Creates Venezuela Rescue Plan in Case Maduro Govt Falls (ie. CIA Coup)
RT Published on Apr 4, 2019 The #US is developing a rescue #plan for #Venezuela‘s economy – designed to pump cash into the country through banks, smartphones and apps. But even though the Trump administration isn’t rushing to reveal the details, the plan has one key condition. – What’s behind all the American BS about […]
Nobel Laureate Smashes the Global Warming Hoax
1000frolly Published on Jul 12, 2015 Nobel laureate Ivar Giaever’s speech at the Nobel Laureates meeting 1st July 2015. Ivar points out the mistakes which Obama makes in his speeches about global warming, and shares other not-well known facts about the state of the climate. end
COLLAPSE SIGNALS 101: Rush IPOs and False Valuations
ITM Trading Streamed live 3 hours ago Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/crash… I cannot give you many guarantees, but this one I can give, at some point, all assets and instruments go to their true fundamental values. That’s why it’s important to identify the true value. Is something overvalued, fairly valued or undervalued. […]
Structure Change Coming, Players Are Being Positioned
X22Report Published on Apr 4, 2019 Trump is using the magic wand, the initial jobless claims are the lowest in 50 years. Trump wants to cut the UN budget but congress will not let him. The Fed has not managed the economy, look at their history over the many years, boom and crashes. Trump is […]
‘S-400 Deal is Done Deal, We Will Not Step Back’ – Turkish FM
RT Published on Apr 4, 2019 Turkey’s top diplomat has stood firm on Ankara’s commitment to buy the S-400 anti-air system from Russia, just days after the US froze deliveries of F-35 fighters to Ankara as part of its pressure to scupper the deal. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9rg1
America's Neighbors In Latin America Are Making Deals With China
*WNU Editor: *It is always about the money .... *The US is warning its neighbors about cutting deals with China, but Beijing's charm offensive is too hard to resist* (AP).
NewsGuard: The Anatomy Of What Censorship Looks Like
By Joe Martino In Brief The Facts: FakeNews watchdog NewsGuard aims to hold independent media accountable for their stories. Funded by Clinton donors and big... more »
Biden Gropes Himself
The Donald just couldn’t resist. President Donald Trump retweeted a spoof video Thursday afternoon showing the Crazy Unca’ Joe video from Wednesday, but with an image of a second Joe Biden, this one in a black suit, slowing appearing from behind the blue-suited Biden, placing his hands on his shoulders and, inhaling deeply with his face on top of Biden’s head. Trump wrote “Welcome Back Joe!” all in caps in the tweet sent from his @realDonaldTrump Twitter account. I love dis guy ! ~Terry
Why North Korea Hates the M-16 Assault Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * History you need to know. *As U.S. forces streamed out of bases in the United States bound for Southeast Asia, few would have imagined the M16 rifle, which seemed to have such a rosy future, would encounter such controversy. The weapon which had garnered such glowing reports from American advisers and Vietnamese troops would fall victim to fatal, last-minute decisions and rumor that fueled bad choices at the troop level. The M16 rifle was headed into choppy waters.* The M16 rifle is one of the most iconic weapons of the post-World War II era. Americ... more »
I Rebuilt America's Nuclear Weapons Arsenal on Paper: Here's What It Would Look Like
*Tom Nichols* *Security, * Very different *Missiles and submarines, Day One, eight o’clock.* If I were creating the world I wouldn’t mess about with butterflies and daffodils. I would have started with *lasers*, eight o’clock, Day One.” So said the personification of Evil in Terry Gilliam’s 1983 classic film, *Time Bandits*. If we were able to dismantle the entire defense establishment and bring it back one piece at a time with 2014’s technology, what would it look like? In the case of the U.S. strategic nuclear deterrent, I would start with land-based intercontinental ballist... more »
‘Chill the F**k Out!’: Good Cop Stops Fellow Cops as They Horrifically Beat 3 Innocent Men
By Matt Agorist Albany, NY — Utterly shocking body camera footage was released on Thursday showing what led to one officer’s arrest and felony assault... more »
Monopoly Power Is Growing In Response To Sustainable Development
By Patrick Wood The International Monetary Fund says that the reason for growing market concentration is unclear. Unclear? Really? A prominent financial publication MarketWatch stated,... more »
Parliament turns orange for Cathy McGowan's farewell speech
A sea of orange fills the marble foyer of Parliament House as busloads of supporters travel to see Cathy McGowan's farewell speech.
Magistrate found guilty of indecently assaulting teenage boy for years
High-profile Sydney magistrate Graeme Curran is found guilty of child sex offences against the son of a family friend in the 1980s.
Mum to be charged with manslaughter after young sons drown in river
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The mother of two young boys who drowned in a river after the Townsville floods will face manslaughter and drug charges, with police alleging it was a "preventable tragedy".
Missing Daniel Morcombe should not have been treated as runaway: Coroner
Officers could have done more in the early stages of the investigation into the disappearance of Daniel Morcombe to focus on Brett Peter Cowan, a Queensland coroner examining the police response finds.
The Y2K of GPS happens tomorrow. Will you be affected?
The end of the current "GPS epoch" is nigh, and this means your trusty old navigation buddy might jump back in time. So why does this happen?
Outback town dusts off never-been-used SES boat as flood hits drought-ravaged region
It's the biggest flood the small town has seen since 2011 and Thargomindah locals are anything but annoyed the highway is cut.
Another knee injury at Adelaide Oval as Crows' Paul Seedsman goes down
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A run of horror knee injuries at Adelaide Oval continues, as the Crows look set to lose Paul Seedsman for the season.
A Brazilian gang tried to rob a bank next to a police station. It ended badly
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Eleven gang members armed with high-calibre rifles and driving armoured cars are killed as police reportedly foil a coordinated attempt to blow up ATMs in Sao Paulo.
Democrats put their faith in Biden's ability to beat Trump, but that might come back to bite them
Joe Biden is seen as the Democrats' best chance to beat Donald Trump in the next election, but will they support him now that seven women have come forward?
Solar thermal power plant project scrapped after failing to secure finance
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A $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta will not go ahead after the company behind it failed to secure commercial finance for the project.
Coral bleaching reaches Lord Howe Island Marine Park
A monitoring program to survey bleaching is underway at Lord Howe Island Marine Park with researchers performing underwater assessments and aerial mapping.
Could Beauty Be a Strategy to Save the Environment
When I was in college, I used to drive down this quiet two-lane highway to Cincinnati. This was the closest place from my small Midwestern college town that was even close to happening. But the road was beautiful and dreamy. Everything was laid out before you, gliding in slow motion: old farmhouses, calm fields, sweeping swaths of forest. That is, until you got about a half an hour outside Cincinnati, where the roadside became a… The post Could Beauty Be a Strategy to Save the Environment appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
a false foundation will serve only a false structure
299. *T**he* lower subtle bodies, like swindlers at the bazaar, loiter about, thus obstructing the successful formation of the spiral of constructiveness. It is necessary to be possessed of special striving in order to penetrate beyond the limits of these dread accumulations. Thus we should not believe that thinking is without consequences; even the broadest chalice can be overfilled! -M: *Heart 1932* *...................................................................* 244. *Heartless* thinking is the plague of humanity. Ancient philosophers did not include heartless people...more »
New column day
Here, on how Jason Kenney, Scott Moe and other right-wing leaders make a habit of substituting futile complaints about other levels of government for action in the public interest in the jurisdiction where they pursue power. For further reading... - Kenney's Alberta campaign has focused heavily on whinging about pipelines and equalization - presumably to distract from the combination of tax gifts for the rich and wage and service cuts for workers which makes up his platform at the provincial level. - And Moe is of course using the same themes with equally little plausibility behind ... more »
11 Charts Show The World Has Learned Nothing From Global Financial Crisis
By Tyler Durden After the 2008 crisis forcefully shoved the faces of most countries directly into the mess they had created, most major global economic... more »
Philippine President Duterte Tells China To Lay Off' Island In Disputed Waters
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Photo: Reuters *Reuters:* *Philippines' Duterte tells China to 'lay off' island in disputed waters* MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told China on Thursday to “lay off” an island occupied by Manila in the disputed South China Sea and said he would deploy his soldiers there if Beijing touches it. Duterte’s remarks, which he said was not a warning but rather a word of advice to a friend, follow a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of more than 200 Chinese fishing boats near Thitu island i... more »
Facebook Got Caught Phishing For Friends
By Bennett Cyphers and Jason Kelley Once again, Facebook is in the news for bad security practices, dark design patterns, and secretly reappropriating sensitive data... more »
According To WikiLeaks Founder Assange Will Be Expelled From The Ecuadorian Embassy And Arrested
BREAKING: A high level source within the Ecuadorian state has told @WikiLeaks that Julian Assange will be expelled within "hours to days" using the #INAPapers offshore scandal as a pretext--and that it already has an agreement with the UK for his arrest.https://t.co/adnJph79wq — WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) April 4, 2019 *The Hill*: *WikiLeaks: Assange will be expelled from Ecuadorian Embassy within 'hours to days'* A Twitter account for WikiLeaks, the document trove website website founded by Julian Assange, said Thursday that Assange will be ousted from his sanctuary at the Ecuadoria... more »
Chicago to Sue Jussie Smollett for Costs of Investigation
Jussie Smollett has refused to pay more than $130,000 to reimburse Chicago investigative costs and the city said it will sue the “Empire” actor for the money.
Is This Prince Harry Dancing at a Nigerian Wedding?
The tagline "Anonymous man dances" simply wouldn't garner as many clicks.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Border Policy Frays
Zero tolerance was announced April 6, 2018, by then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who vowed to prosecute first-time offenders who enter the country illegally with crimes punishable with up to six months in jail.
Ethiopian Report Says Faulty Sensor Data Led to Jet Crash
Boeing acknowledged that the sensor malfunctioned and CEO Dennis Muilenburg said Thursday a new software update would prevent future incidents.
Man Charged with Killing Nipsey Hussle Pleads Not Guilty
Eric Holder, 29, is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the attack outside Hussle's The Marathon clothing store.
Barr Defends Handling of Mueller’s Russia Report
The Attorney General is expected to release the entire report, with redactions, by mid-April.
Israeli General: Israel Was Behind Coup Against Egypt’s Morsi
Israeli General: Israel Was Behind Coup Against Egypt’s Morsi by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israel worked to overthrow Egypt’s first democratically elected President, Mohamed Morsi, and to orchestrate a coup against him in 2013, Israeli army Brigadier General, Aryeh Eldad, wrote in a local paper. – The writer said in an article in Maariv newspaper that “the outbreak of […]
US Peace Plan Dead Before Arrival
US Peace Plan Dead Before Arrival by Daoud Kuttab, http://www.jordantimes.com/ President Donald Trump’s administration is trying extra hard to prepare the ground work for its expected announcement of the US vision for peace in the Middle East, and especially between Israelis and Palestinians. The plan, which I was told by American journalists during my recent […]
Israeli Candidate Calls to Build Temple Now
Israeli Candidate Calls to Build Temple Now by Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz, https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/ … For the first time ever, an Israeli politician has had the temerity to publicly declare what, for more than 2,000 years, the Jewish people have prayed for: build the Temple now. Moshe Feiglin, head of the Zehut party, shocked participants at a […]
Gold Moves to Tier 1: What’s Next? | Lior Gantz
Reluctant Preppers Published on Mar 30, 2019 The latest Basel-III policy announcement by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) officially recognizes gold as a Tier-1 asset like cash as of 4/1/2019. Why are the banks now positioning themselves to acknowledge physical gold as money, and what does this signal for what is coming next? What […]
Robert Mueller Did Interview President Trump Regarding Obstruction Case…
With a larger portion of the U.S. electorate now beginning to realize there never was a Trump Russia-Collusion-Conspiracy case to begin with; and with people now realizing almost all of Mueller investigative time was spent gathering evidence for an ‘obstruction … Continue reading →
Breaking: NY Legislators move to end religious exemptions from vaccines, will mirror existing California law
NEW YORK CITY – State legislators are pushing to end non-medical exemptions to vaccinations for school-aged children, as measles cases in Brooklyn, Queens and Rockland County have reached 425. Legislation in Albany mirrors one passed in California after a measles outbreak spread through Disneyland in 2015. State Sen. Brad Hoylman and state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, the main sponsors […] The post Breaking: NY Legislators move to end religious exemptions from vaccines, will mirror existing California law appeared first on Health Nut News.
Why so serious: the limits of liberal democracy in the Philippines
Populism has left liberal democracy on the defensive. Liberals might think to adopt elements of Duterte's populist idiom. The post Why so serious: the limits of liberal democracy in the Philippines appeared first on New Mandala.
How a Russian S-400 Could Shoot Down an F-35 (Thanks to Turkey)
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: By MSgt John Nimmo Sr. - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imageRetrieve.action?guid=4170659e3b70500a211e98d9638c14ef920dd823&t=2, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49689119] Russian and American technology don't mix. *In Turkish hands, the S-400 missile system could gather technical data on the F-35 and pass that information to Moscow, be it by Turkey or vulnerabilities exploited due to Russian software.* The Pentagon has suspended the delivery of F-35 Lightning II aircraft to Turkey, following Turkey’s decisio... more »
Be Ready To Act: WikiLeaks Source Says They’re Coming For Assange
The WikiLeaks Twitter account has announced that it has high level information that the organization’s founder Julian Assange could have his political asylum the Ecuadorian embassy revoked for him to be arrested by the British government within hours. We need to be ready to shake […]
April 3: Damn. Damn everybody.
https://www.rt.com/op-ed/455406-jallianwala-bagh-massacre-apologise-britain/ The Amritsar killings were pretty small by British standards. Far more, millions more, were killed by starvation. That's what empires do. That's what the American empire does. This is in step with the old, British empire. Land of hope and glory. Mother of the free. How can we extol them Who are born of thee? Wider still and wider Shall thy bonds be set. God who made thee mighty Make thee mightier yet.... This theme has been adopted byAmericans who, like the children of all nations, are raised on this nonse... more »
Shorten grabbed the mic from Morrison and foiled the Government's tax pitch
With the pre-election mood as black as the Coalition's 'back in black' Budget theme, it is no surprise that Labor has grabbed the mic from its opponent, writes Michelle Grattan.
Assange to be expelled from Ecuadorian embassy, WikiLeaks says
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A high-level source within Ecuador says Australian Julian Assange will be expelled within "hours to days" from the Ecuadorian embassy, according to WikiLeaks.
Man who claimed to be 14-year-old abducted child is actually a 23-year-old ex-con
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The family of Timmothy Pitzen, who was abducted in the United States eight years ago, is left "devastated" after a man claiming to be the missing 14-year-old is revealed to be a 23-year-old ex-convict carrying out a bizarre hoax.
Tourism hot spot to slap motorists with $300 fines after disabled parking spots snapped up
Disability advocates say a change in culture is needed to deter opportunistic motorists from pinching car parking bays for the disabled in Margaret River.
Signs of peace emerge from the dust of a violent outback riot
Up to 100 people were involved in a vicious brawl last year in Ali Curung, 377 kilometres north of Alice Springs, using knives, pipes, machetes and spears. Now the town is trying to repair the damage.
Dark Mofo to bring back controversial cross display, but they may not be inverted
Last year's controversial display of crosses is due to return to MONA's Dark Mofo festival, but in a move welcomed by Christian leaders, organisers are considering reversing them so they do not appear in inverted form.
PM indicates support for helping aid agencies return ISIS children to Australia
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Scott Morrison says the Government is open to helping stranded children of terrorists return to Australia, provided they get to a location where it is safe to access them.
Chinese Espionage At Mar-a-Lago?
*Business Insider:* *The arrest of a woman carrying a USB stick with malware into Mar-a-Lago exposes glaring flaws in the resort's security, as FBI reportedly investigates whether she is a Chinese spy* * A woman was able to bluff her way into Mar-a-Lago on Saturday while carrying four cellphones, a hard drive, and a thumb drive containing malware. * Yujing Zhang passed Secret Service physical checks and proceeded into the property because Mar-a-Lago staff mistakenly thought she was the daughter of a member who shared her last name. * The FBI is now reportedly investigating whether ... more »
Criminal Accountability For Corporate Wrong-Doing? Elizabeth Warren Says It's About Time
It sickens me to see politicians get off with slaps on the wrist when they are caught in criminal activities-- even child rape. Same goes for banksters, corporate executives and the super-wealthy. These people should be punished *more* harshly, not less harshly because of their place in the social strata. Tuesday Elizabeth Warren laid out a plan, in an OpEd for the *Washington Post* that would bring more justice to the criminal justice system. Yesterday, she introduced legislation-- the Corporate Executive Accountability Act-- to make it easier to jail corporate executives at comp... more »
California Senate approves bill to extend temporary cannabis licenses
The California Senate on Thursday moved to close a licensing gap for state marijuana growers, the latest problem to bedevil the shaky legal marketplace. Scores of cannabis cultivators have seen their temporary licenses expire before the state has been able to replace them. Companies caught in that backlog have been stranded in a legal lurch […] California Senate approves bill to extend temporary cannabis licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Illinois Senate OKs bill to shield banks serving marijuana businesses
The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would bar state regulators from penalizing or discouraging banks and credit unions from serving cannabis businesses. Senate Bill 2023, however, would have limitations if it becomes law. Financial institutions that do business with marijuana companies would still face possible prosecution by federal authorities. More information about the […] Illinois Senate OKs bill to shield banks serving marijuana businesses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana patient count tops 100,000
Nearly 102,000 patients in Pennsylvania have received certifications from approved physicians to purchase medical marijuana, good news for the bottom line of the state’s fledgling MMJ businesses. The climb in the patient count has led to 780,000 transactions at Pennsylvania’s licensed dispensaries, according to Gov. Tom Wolf’s office. More patients are awaiting certifications, too, which […] Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana patient count tops 100,000 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BWorld 309, MORE local government responsibility
* This is my column in BusinessWorld on April 01, 2019. The official campaign period for local and Congressional candidates for the May 2019 started last Friday, March 29. Tens of thousands of candidates plus their supporters went out on the streets and reached out to media to get the support of the undecided. Also last Friday, I attended the “Benchmarking Cities: A roundtable discussion on infrastructure” sponsored by KPMG Manila, the speaker was Richard Threfall, the global head of KPMG Infrastructure. While Manila is not part of their initial coverage of cities in their report, ... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 4, 2019
*Kadri Gursel, Al-Monitor:* *Local election defeat bodes more foreign woes for Erdogan* About a month ago, while campaigning for Turkey’s March 31 local polls, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed that “separating domestic and foreign policy is impossible” and that “domestic policy shapes foreign policy anywhere in the world.” In further remarks at the March 2 rally in Trabzon, he said, “The more our country grew stronger at home, the more it grew stronger and gained respect abroad over the past 17 years. The more the Turkish economy grew, the more influence Turkish diplomats g... more »
The FDA’s Attempt to Monopolize and Regulate Dietary Supplements Like Drugs
Just as we suspected, the FDA is coming after supplements once again. Recently we told you about a statement made by Commissioner Scott Gottlieb (who has since resigned his post) concerning the FDA’s regulatory approach to dietary supplements. The statement was short on details but gave us cause for concern. Now it appears as if those fears were warranted: the FDA is attempting to create a mandatory list of all supplement products in the US. Such a list could be used to target certain supplements and remove them from store shelves, and we must oppose it.
MMR Vaccine Fraud: Why Aren’t Government Health Officials Talking About Mumps Outbreaks which Far Exceed Measles Outbreaks?
Across the country, frenzied legislators are responding to the pharmaceutical industry’s orchestrated fear campaign around measles by seeking to impose further mandating of Merck’s measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Although ongoing mumps outbreaks involving thousands of at-risk adolescents and young adults completely dwarf the number of measles cases, no one is covering the mumps story—because it will expose the fact that Merck has been in court for over eight years due to scientists blowing the whistle on Merck’s fabrication and falsification of the effectiveness of the mu... more »
On NAIA air traffic congestion
Yesterday, our plane flying Manila to Cebu left the terminal 8.35am on time. Then we were stuck at the tarmac for about 1 hour and 5 minutes before we got the go signal to fly, the usual airport congestion. It's boring inside the plane, the pilots and crew too should be bored while the airline spends huge volume of gasoline even if the plane is not flying. Government – via CAAB, MIA, etc -- collects lots. From airlines: landing fee, parking fee, terminal fee, possibly take off fee? From passengers it collects terminal fee, aviation security fee, VAT on plane fare, etc. (This photo ... more »
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H3FPMEnJtU
"A Look to the Heavens"
“It's the bubble versus the cloud. NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula, is being pushed out by the stellar wind of massive central star BD+602522. Next door, though, lives a giant molecular cloud, visible to the right. At this place in space, an irresistible force meets an immovable object in an interesting way. *Click image for larger size.* The cloud is able to contain the expansion of the bubble gas, but gets blasted by the hot radiation from the bubble's central star. The radiation heats up dense regions of the molecular cloud causing it to glow. The Bubble Nebula, pictured above in sci... more »
Tucker Carlson Asks a Mexican Politician Why His Country Refuses to Stop Migrants
Mexican official says that Mexican-Americans will think "Mexico First" even after seven generations of living in the US and will refuse to assimilate. Mexico's policy of urging migrants to come to the US is an act of hostility.
Trump Administration Paralyzed by Immigration Crisis But Effective Action Is Possible
Kris Kobach laid a out plan to immediately stop the deluge of people at the border that includes processing towns along the border containing the hundreds of empty government trailers for temporary housing for immigrants, and a team of immigration judges who can immediately deport migrants on a fleet of planes...
Americans Borrowed $88-Billion Dollars Last Year to Cover Their Medical Bills – In Spite of Insurance
The main problems with healthcare in the US are (1) a style of health care that favors treatment of illness, not cure of illness, and (2) a lack of competition caused by government-induced paralysis of the free market in the name of regulation.
Women Activists Protest Torture & Imprisonment Under Repressive Regimes
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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 04 (IPS) - This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which will be the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and scheduled to take place in Belgrade, April 8-12.Faced with an uneven battle against right wing nationalist governments, repressive regimes and extremist groups, scores of civil society organizations (CSOs) are gearing themselves to fight back. Read the full story, “Women Activists Protest Torture & Imprisonment Under Repressive Regimes”, on globalissues.org →
Tara was groomed, abused and 'fed drugs'. This is why she supports forced rebab for addicted kids
Should substance-addicted children be forced into secure rehab centres? Abuse survivor Tara says it would've "made a massive difference" in her life. But not everyone agrees with the controversial proposal.
British Parliament is falling apart. No, literally
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For months, political pundits have questioned whether British Parliament is falling apart amid months of Brexit chaos — and a leaky roof that suspended debate in the House of Commons is doing little to quell those concerns.
Christchurch shooter ordered to undergo mental health assessment by judge
Brenton Harrison Tarrant, who is accused of murdering 50 people in the Christchurch attacks last month, is remanded in custody until June 14.
'Garry, this is for you': PM chokes up announcing disability royal commission
The Prime Minister gets emotional speaking about his brother-in-law Garry as he unveils the terms of reference to oversee an inquiry to examine violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation within the disability sector.
"We Are Mortals All..."
"We are mortals all, human and nonhuman, bound in one fellowship of love and travail. No one escapes the fate of death. But we can, with caring, make our good-byes less tormented. If we broaden the circle of our compassion, life can be less cruel." - Gary Kowalski
Free Download: "Black Elk Speaks, As Told to John G. Neihardt"
*"Black Elk Speaks, As Told to John G. Neihardt"* by Nicholas Black Elk "In the summer of 1930, as part of his research into the Native American perspective on the Ghost Dance movement, Neihardt contacted an Oglala holy man named Black Elk, who had been present as a young man at the 1876 Battle of the Little Big Horn and the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. As Neihardt tells the story, Black Elk gave him the gift of his life's narrative, including the visions he had had and some of the Oglala rituals he had performed. The two men developed a close friendship. The book Black Elk Speaks, ... more »
The Poet: May Sarton, "Now I Become Myself"
*"Now I Become Myself"* “Now I become myself. It's taken Time, many years and places, I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people's faces, Run madly, as if Time were there, Terribly old, crying a warning, "hurry, you will be dead before -----" (What? Before you reach the morning? or the end of the poem, is clear? Or love safe in the walled city?) Now to stand still, to be here, Feel my own weight and density! Now there is time and Time is young. O, in this single hour I live All of myself and do not move, I, the pursued, who madly ran, Stand still, stand still, and stop the Sun!”... more »
"Remember..."
“Every time you wake up ask yourself, ‘What good things am I going to do today?’ Remember that when the sun goes down at sunset, it will take a part of your life with it.” - Native American proverb.
"7 Brutal Truths About Life That Will Make You a Better Person"
*"7 Brutal Truths About Life That Will Make You a Better Person"* by EWAO "Life can be very difficult, no matter who you are or where you’re born. Humans have an inevitable tendency to complicate things, nonetheless. While of course some have it easier than others, life can be hard for everyone. Life is a roller coaster and it is full of ups and downs. One minute we are as happy as can be and on top of the world, the next minute we are down in the dumps. We are always searching for a lesson or something to learn. However, if you can accept these 7 brutal truths it will make you a be... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Rosemère, Quebec, Canada. Thanks for stopping by!
"The Characteristic Human Trait..."
"Human beings never think for themselves, they find it too uncomfortable. For the most part, members of our species simply repeat what they are told- and become upset if they are exposed to any different view. The characteristic human trait is not awareness but conformity, and the characteristic result is religious warfare. Other animals fight for territory or food; but, uniquely in the animal kingdom, human beings fight for their 'beliefs.' The reason is that beliefs guide behavior, which has evolutionary importance among human beings. But at a time when our behavior may well lead... more »
"It Really Does Seem..."
"All of us have our wires crossed and crisscrossed so many times it's impossible to untangle the mess. It really does seem like the entire human race might as well be conversing with hand gestures and grunts, for all the success we're having." - Jody Gehrman
Diligence and Determination Defines Asia Seidt
When head swimming coach Lars Jorgensen was recruiting 2019 Arthur Ashe Jr. Female Sports Scholar Asia Seidt to the University of Kentucky he saw someone who could make an impact on the program.
NSIA Looks to Diversify Intercollegiate Sports
Now, more than ever, Sean T. Frazier says that institutions have to do a better job recruiting a diverse group of individuals to work in intercollegiate athletics.
Ashe Scholar Committed to Serving Others
During Khari Blasingame’s freshman year at Vanderbilt University, he was already speaking to academic support counselor Elizabeth Wright about graduate school. This year’s Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar has not wavered in his commitment to addressing systemic inequities in health care, and his long-term goal is to become a leader in health care administration.
Grambling State, Logan University Partner to Encourage Biology Students to Pursue Doctor of Chiropractic
Grambling State University and Logan University have partnered to create a new program that empowers undergraduate students majoring in biology to become a Doctor of Chiropractic in six years. Deemed a “3+3 Articulation Agreement” by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the partnership provides Grambling State undergrad biology majors an […]
CUNY Citizenship Now!, School of Law Partner to Help NY Green Card Holders Toward U.S. Citizenship
City University of New York (CUNY) Citizenship Now! and the CUNY School of Law have announced a new partnership that will support immigrants in New York and will kick off the partnership with a free clinic for green card holders on April 13. The event, to be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Elms College, STCC to Provide Students With Computer-Related Bachelor’s Degrees
The College of Our Lady of the Elms and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) have signed an agreement to provide students interested in majors such as computer science, information technology and security with several new computer-related bachelor’s degrees. “Ensuring high quality, flexible, affordable undergraduate options remains as important as ever especially in key areas of […]
Assange may be expelled from Ecuadorean embassy within ‘hours to days’, govt source tells WikiLeaks
The post Assange may be expelled from Ecuadorean embassy within ‘hours to days’, govt source tells WikiLeaks appeared first on The Duran.
"Economic Market Snapshot 4/4/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap-up 4/4/19" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
"Today’s Shocking Financial Conditions"
*"Today’s Shocking Financial Conditions"* by Brian Maher "The stock market ebbs and flows with shifting financial conditions… as the tide ebbs and flows with the moon’s shifting humors. We are informed — reliably — that financial conditions in late 2018 were the tightest in 2.5 years. The results? Scott Barlow, market strategist for Canada’s Globe and Mail: If I could only pick one chart to highlight the main drivers of market volatility over the past six months it would be the comparison of the S&P 500 and the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Conditions Index. The picture worth 1,000 ... more »
Chinese City Offers Reward for Ratting on Christians and Other “Illegal” Religious Folk
[image: chinese-city-offers-reward-for-ratting-on-christians-and-other-illegal-religious-folk] Officials in the Chinese city of Guangzhou are rewarding residents for providing information about illegal underground churches and other unsanctioned religious activity.
Feds Nab Nearly 300 Illegals in Employer Raid, But Trump Retreats on Threat To Close Border
[image: feds-nab-nearly-300-illegals-in-employer-raid-but-trump-retreats-on-threat-to-close-border] Federal agents with the Homeland Security Investigations Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement tossed a net over nearly 300 illegal aliens yesterday during a raid on a technology company in Allen, Texas.
Explore the Energy Codes and Discover the Next Level of Energy Medicine
*Waking Times* - It's possible for you to remove subconscious and energetic blocks to your health, achievement, and manifestation.
World News Briefs -- April 4, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Eastern Libyan commander orders forces to move on Tripoli* TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI (Reuters) - Eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar ordered his troops on Thursday to march to the capital Tripoli, taking his conflict with the internationally recognized government to a dangerous new level. Shortly after the announcement, his forces moved on the capital from several sides, an eastern official said, making it from the south as close as al-Heira and Gharyan, two mountainous areas some 80 km (49.7 miles) south of the capital despite its force getting attacked in an air strike. ... more »
A Senseless Sacrifice
[image: undefined] Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins last month posthumously became the fifth US service member to receive the Medal of Honor (the nation’s highest award for combat valor) for his actions during the Iraq War—in 2007. According to an article in the Washington Post (“Soldier’s posthumous Medal of Honor highlights the Pentagon’s struggles to fully recognize valor in combat”), Atkins and his fellow soldiers rolled up in their Humvee on “two suspicious men in Iraq’s ‘Triangle of Death.’” Atkins “stepped out of the Humvee and walked toward the first stranger” while “an Army medic s... more »
This Could Be the Air Force's Future: What You Need To Know About 'Wingman Drones'
*David Axe* *Security, * The unmanned aircraft "have the potential for dramatically changing the game in the conduct of air operations." Experts praised the U.S. Air Force's work on new "wingman" drones that could accompany manned aircraft into battle. The unmanned aircraft "have the potential for dramatically changing the game in the conduct of air operations," David Deptula, a former Air Force general who is now the dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Virginia, *told* *Air Force* magazine’s Rachel Cohen. "They can bring ... more force inventory at a fracti... more »
Did the NRA Oppose Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act in April 2019?
While the gun rights group says they support the main thrust of the Violence Against Women Act, they oppose amendments that lower the criminal threshold to bar someone from buying a gun.
Conspiracy Theory About Holistic Doctor Deaths Resurfaces After Nipsey Hussle Murder
The late hip-hop musician and community activist was making a documentary about holistic healer Dr. Sebi.
FBI Rejects Teen’s Claim to Be Long-Missing Boy
DNA tests disproved a teenager’s claim of being an Illinois boy who disappeared eight years ago, the FBI said, dashing hopes that the baffling case had finally been solved.
Did This Gorilla Learn How to Knit?
"The discovery will no doubt be apeeling to the debate of how intelligent gorillas are."
California Shoplifter Stuffs Chain Saw Down His Pants
A security video shows the man take the chain saw from a display, stuff the blade down his pants and cover the engine assembly with his jacket.
ABC: Judge rules against Catholic NKY student in lawsuit over chicken pox vaccine
Jerome Kunkel, 18, a northern Kentucky Catholic high school student didn’t get the chicken pox vaccine for religious reasons and because of that, he wasn’t allowed to play basketball. He sued the Northern Kentucky Health Department and it was announced this week that a judge ruled against him, in favor of the health department. Kunkel, a […] The post ABC: Judge rules against Catholic NKY student in lawsuit over chicken pox vaccine appeared first on Health Nut News.
N. Atlantic Starts Cold in 2019
For the last few years, observers have been speculating about when the North Atlantic will start the next phase shift from warm to cold. Given the way 2018 went, this may be the onset. First some background. An example is this report in May 2015 The Atlantic is entering a cool phase that will change […]
Venezuela’s Health System In ‘Utter Collapse’
*Human Rights Watch*: *Venezuela: UN Should Lead Full-Scale Emergency Response* *Health System Has Collapsed, Widespread Food Shortages* (Washington, D.C.) – The combination of severe medicine and food shortages within Venezuela, together with the spread of disease across the country’s borders, amounts to a complex humanitarian emergency that requires a full-scale response by the United Nations secretary-general, researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The Venezuelan authorities during the presidency... more »
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meets Russian President Putin Five Days Before The Israeli Election
Netanyahu is visiting Putin five days before he is to seek a fifth term in office in a difficult election (AFP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) *Al Jazeera*: *Putin, Netanyahu, meet in Moscow ahead of Israeli elections* *The two leaders reportedly discussed events in Syria just days before Netanyahu runs for re-election. * Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, five days before parliamentary elections are due to begin in Israel. The vote is largely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, who has campaigned on ... more »
Dubious Unnamed Sources & The Media Circle Jerk
The media spent three years dropping “bombshell” after “bombshell” story alleging that, according to their anonymous sources, DJT would eventually be indicted for having colluded with the Ruskies to swing the 2016 election. So it's no surprise at all that the left, just like a junkie grabbing a new fix, jumped on *dubious anonymous sources* in a New York Times story claiming that certain 'unnamed members of special counsel Robert Mueller’s team' are unhappy with how the Attorney General had portrayed their concluded investigation. According to the Times’ famous 'anonymous sources'... more »
LaRouche, Trump, and the Resurrection of the American Space Program
LaRouche, Trump, and the Resurrection of the American Space Program Video of LaRouche, Trump, and the Resurrection of the American Space Program At the President’s rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan last week, an iconic image emerged from the crowd shots. Seated right behind the President was a man wearing a shirt which had a picture of President John F. Kennedy wearing a MAGA hat. Reports from the Midwest after the rally is that the President’s supporters are stoked and passionate about what the President announced just after Mueller’s witch hunt was put on pause. We are going back ... more »
I Was a 3-Star General. Here’s Why Efforts to Weaken Officers’ Court-Martial Authority Would Backfire
*Thomas Spoehr* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown - http://www.af.mil/weekinphotos/wipgallery.asp?week=175, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=929600] There are better ways to fight sexual assault in the military. I had the privilege of serving in the United States Army for 36 years, retiring in 2016 as a lieutenant general (a three-star). I was a commanding officer three times for a total of six years. Like all commanding officers, I was responsible for training and equipping soldiers, and was required to ... more »
100,000 Ton Question: Are U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Too Big to Fail?
*Henry Holst* *Security, * The Navy's worst fear? * A very important question. * Various defense pundits, scholars, and journalists have spent a considerable amount of digital ink debating the various threats to America’s carrier fleet while avoiding a more central question. In the cliché phrase of our time: Are carriers too big to fail? Clausewitz tells us, “war is the continuation of politics by other means.” Is there any political situation of such gravity that losing a carrier would be deemed an acceptable risk? In other words, how expendable are carriers? The answer to th... more »
Air Force Official: "The F-15 Is Not an F-35, It Will Never Be An F-35."
*David Axe* *Security, * And the debate continues on why America will buy new F-15EX fighters. The U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee on March 4, 2019 questioned the U.S. Air Force's proposal to buy *new F-15Xs* from Boeing starting in 2020. Sen. Jim Inhofe, an Oklahoma Republican, and ranking member Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, asked how the Air Force could justify buying non-stealthy, fourth-generation F-15s when, for years, the flying branch categorically rejected the notion of buying anything but radar-evading, fifth-generation warplanes. "It seems to me that ... more »
The Building That No Longer Speaks—No Pentagon Press Conference in 300 Days
*Task and Purpose* *Economics, Americas* [image: By Lisa Ferdinando - https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5097396/us-acting-secretary-defense-travels-afghanistan, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77003466] Why doesn't an official spokesperson want to go on camera? The Pentagon used to be known as the building that speaks, but it has been more than 300 days since an official Defense Department spokesman has conducted a televised briefing. (Gerard Butler doesn't count.) One day in the future, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan will talk to reporters... more »
Secret No Longer: Documents Reveal a Hidden Chapter on the Sunken Russian Sub K-219
*Michael Peck* *Security, * What we know. *To his credit, the Politburo transcript also shows how alert and incisive was Gorbachev. Leaving aside the concerns about sabotage and incompetence, he asks pertinent questions about the disaster, such as why the explosion occurred and why rescue vessels couldn't save K-219. He wants to know how toxic gases poisoned the submarine's air, why a tow rope broke, and whether sensitive information on K-219 could be retrieved by the Americans.* If you're a sailor on a Russian submarine that sinks in the middle of the ocean, don't expect much ... more »
Why the U.S. Navy Loved the F-14 Tomcat (And Iran STILL Does)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * We have the answer. *The Tomcat did prove itself to be one of the great American fighters of its era—in the hands of both the U.S. Navy and the Iranian Air Force.* Let’s just get this out of the way: Maverick. Iceman. Charlie. Are you done swooning yet? For many, the 1988 film *Top Gun* caused the F-14 to embody everything cool about fighter jets and the pilots that flew them. *(This first appared several years ago.)* And the Tomcat *was *cool—entering service in 1975, it was arguably the first operational fourth-generation jet fighter that succe... more »
Syria will retake the Golan Heights by any means necessary: FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 .M.) – Syria’s Deputy Foreign Minister Walid al–Moallem stated during a press conference with his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza on Thursday that the occupied Golan Heights is Syrian, stressing that his country will retake it by any means necessary. Moallem said U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Venezuelan military on high alert after Maduro accuses opposition of planned assassination
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has put the country’s military on alert because of a plot by the opposition to assassinate him that was exposed, and called on militia units to join the pro-government armed forces known as colectivos, the Venezuelan leader said in a phone interview with Venezolana de Television TV. “I know about their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan National Army advances towards Tripoli after seizing new town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Haftar-led Libyan National Army scored an important advance on Thursday, seizing a town just 100km south of the capital city of Tripoli. According to reports, the Libyan National Army seized the town of Ghariyan after a short battle with the Tripoli-backed Government of National Accord forces. The developments signified […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
An excellent response to pro-abortion activists
Most pro-abortion activists I've met (I refuse to call them "pro-choice", because that's a weasel term that ducks the issue) deny that the foetus in the womb is a human being. They'll call it a "clump of cells", or refer to the "contents of the uterus" as if it were simply an inconvenience to be discarded. Here's an *excellent* answer to that lie. Click the image for a larger view. Word. Peter
United States leads the world in reducing carbon dioxide emissions
“Additionally hidden from public view by climate alarmists supporters is the fact that not only are future U.S. energy use and emissions growth irrelevant to global growth that is driven by the world’s developing nations but that the U.S. is … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Remarks on China Trade and U.S-Mexico Border Issues (Video and Transcript)…
President Trump delivered remarks today during a White House Opportunity and Revitalization economic group meeting. [Video and Transcript Below] What is the axiom that needs to be continually referenced when contemplating the forces aligned against President Donald Trump? “There are … Continue reading →
Anti-Union University Administrations Fight Surge In Graduate Student Worker Organizing
Since the National Labor Relations Board ruled graduate student workers at private universities can unionize, a surge in organizing has faced persistent union-busting. The post Anti-Union University Administrations Fight Surge In Graduate Student Worker Organizing appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Great Flood Myth
Tony Heller In this video, I shows the superstition and misinformation being spread by the press about Midwest flooding, which historically has happened very often. Midwest flooding is an indication that the climate has not changed.
MacKenzie Bezos walks away from Jeff with 4pc stake in Amazon worth $49 billion
Just In - 6 hours ago
She gave up 75 per cent of the couple's stake in the company and handed over all her interests in two other businesses to her former husband Jeff Bezos, but MacKenzie Bezos says she is happy with the split.
ABC News quiz: Will you shine like a cluster of stars or will your score stink?
Just In - 6 hours ago
Do you remember all the details of the week in news? Don't worry if your score is a bit rubbish, we can't all be Erin Phillips.
Your daily coffee could be one reason why you can't get a loan
The scrutiny on borrowing is the toughest it's been, with banks and credit unions putting the daily spending habits of potential customers under the microscope — including things like your food deliveries and Afterpay purchases.
Live: The Matildas come up short in a classic against the USA
The Matildas lose 5-3 to the US Women's National Team in a classic World Cup warm-up match in Denver, Colorado.
Could Australian IS returnees be rehabilitated if permitted to return?
Counter violent extremism researchers say the Government has an obligation to rehabilitate Australian foreign fighters, but existing programs need work.
Wall St awaits Donald Trump's 'great' and 'complex' US-China trade deal
Markets trade cautiously as they wait and see whether the US and China can agree on a deal to end their protracted trade dispute.
Melbourne chemical blaze under control, but likely to burn for days
The waste storage business at the centre of an inferno that spewed thick, "acidy" smoke over Melbourne was holding nearly three times the amount of waste it was permitted to keep when its licence was suspended last month.
Murder accused knew doctor killed in 'deliberate' hit and run, police allege
Just In - 6 hours ago
A man is charged with murder for allegedly deliberately striking a doctor he knew with his car in a "spur of the moment" hit and run in Brisbane, police say.
Live: NSW Now: Manly ferries facing retirement, stabbing death in Eden, NSW Greens turmoil
Just In - 6 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *More than three decades after they began chugging their way from Circular Quay to Manly — and back again — Sydney's four Freshwater-class ferries face the prospect of being retired.
Putting life's pieces together again, one doll at a time
Inside Kitty Kruup's surgery there are body parts everywhere. But far from a horror scene, her home is a sanctuary where precious toys are mended and given a second life.
Dating apps contributing to rise in STIs, experts say, but not for the reasons you think
In the digital age, casual sex and partners are available at the click of a button. So are dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Grindr to blame for rapidly rising STI rates?
Why biodynamic farming is labelled a mix of 'witchcraft and science'
Biodynamic farming is often considered as an extreme method of farming but that has not deterred some central Queensland graziers from embracing it as a viable practice for their properties.
Running to the altar: How parkrun is playing a part in weddings
Running on a wedding day is normally a sign something has gone very wrong — but not when you are running together, at a parkrun event.
From Simpsons to Family Guy and Bluey — can we shake the 'useless TV dad' stereotype?
You know the story: the bumbling fool dad gets up to hijinks while the nagging mum shouts for order. Could a cartoon dog really be a sign that things are changing?
'This controversy will go on and on': The Indonesian seminars training men and women for polygamy
The Indonesian Polygamy Forum is capitalising on interest among conservative Muslim men in taking multiple wives by offering classes to prepare their clients for polygamous marriage.
Australia's premier candidate for the Nobel Prize for Literature has decided to stop publishing
Gerald Murnane's career is on the upswing and the New York Times describes him as "the greatest living English-language writer most people have never heard of", but at age 80 he is no longer writing for publication.
Pet Sematary is reborn as nightmare of grief, guilt and parental arrogance
Once deemed too frightening to be published by Stephen King himself, this tale of unearthed evil gets a satisfyingly sinister new cinema adaptation.
DWP admits destroying report on safety failings in jobcentres
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) destroyed a damaging internal report about its failure to ensure the safety of benefit claimants in jobcentres, preventing it being released under freedom of information laws. The report into safeguarding failures in south London jobcentres was written by three disabled people recruited under its Community Partners initiative, which [...]
Last Week at the Military Commissions: Bug Sweeps, Defendants’ Sixth Amendment Confrontation Rights, Existence of Pre-9/11 Hostilities and More
In a session cut short by a stay from the Court of Military Commission Review (CMCR), the military commission in *United States v. Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, et al.* (i.e., the 9/11 military commission) reconvened on March 25-27. See here for previous *Lawfare* coverage. The commission worked through a number of pretrial motions, covering technical surveillance countermeasures inspections of attorney-client meeting spaces, classification guidance for the defense teams, the defendants’ Sixth Amendment confrontation rights and substitute evidentiary foundations, evidence of the existen... more »
U.S. Congress Approves Resolution To End The U.S. Participation In Yemen War
Yemeni soldiers stand on their position on a mountain on the frontline of fighting with Houthis in Nihem area, near Sanaa, Yemen, January 27, 2018. Photo by Faisal Al Nasser/Reuters *The Guardian:* *Yemen war: Congress votes to end US military assistance to Saudi Arabia* House voted 247-175 to send the resolution to Trump’s desk, where it is likely to be met with a veto. Congress has given final approval on a resolution to end American military assistance for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen, in an unprecedented attempt to curtail the president’s power to go to war and a sweeping rebu... more »
New Hampshire House passes recreational cannabis bill, sends to Senate
New Hampshire’s House approved a full-fledged adult-use marijuana legalization bill, sending the measure to the Senate for its consideration. The legislation was approved in a 200-163 vote, according to New Hampshire Public radio. House Bill 481 would tax cannabis cultivators at 5% and retailers at 9%. As originally introduced, the legislation would have imposed a […] New Hampshire House passes recreational cannabis bill, sends to Senate is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Bad Diets Are Responsible For More Deaths Than Smoking, Global Study Finds
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/04/03/709507504/bad-diets-are-responsible-for-more-deaths-than-smoking-global-study-finds?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20190403 Advertisements
Donald #Trump Falsely Claims Wind Turbines Cause Cancer
https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a27033554/trump-wind-turbines-cancer/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media
Eating Chocolate and Drinking Red Wine Could Help Prevent Aging, According to a Study.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/eating-chocolate-and-drinking-red-wine-could-help-prevent-aging-according-to-a-study/
The secret to your success is who you marry, new study shows.
https://ideapod.com/the-secret-to-your-success-is-who-you-marry-new-study-shows/?utm_source=catalyst&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=sciencedump
Research improves understanding of new form of cell-cell communication
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-04-cell-cell.html
How the ancient Greeks proved Earth was round over 2,000 years ago.
https://www.businessinsider.in/How-the-ancient-Greeks-proved-Earth-was-round-over-2000-years-ago/articleshow/62271725.cms
Russia Says “Super Soldiers” Can Crash Computers With Telepathy
https://futurism.com/the-byte/russia-super-soldiers-telepathy
Bad diets killing more people globally than tobacco, study finds.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/03/bad-diets-killing-more-people-globally-than-tobacco-study-finds
Constant complaining is harmful to your health.
https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/constant-complaining?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1554396573
#Psilocybin & Magic Mushrooms – The Next Wellness & Legalization Trend After #Cannabis?
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/03/28/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-the-next-wellness-legalization-trend-after-cannabis/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Libya On The Brink Of Another Civil War
*CNBC:* *Key OPEC oil producer Libya is on the brink of war as general orders forces into Tripoli* * Libya’s eastern military leader orders his forces to march into Tripoli, the seat of a rival United Nations-recognized government. * “Those who lay down their weapons are safe, and those who raise the white banner are safe,” Haftar says. * General Khalifa Haftar holds the nation’s eastern oil terminals and his forces have moved south recently to secure Libya’s oil fields. Libya’s eastern military leader has ordered his forces to march on Tripoli, sparking concerns that open war co... more »
Yankees’ UN climate plan a big swing and a miss
To quote the top comment from a fan on the Yankees’ Facebook post about this UN publicity stunt, “play baseball, not politics.” The post Yankees’ UN climate plan a big swing and a miss appeared first on CFACT.
Caso Chevron en la Amazonía ecuatoriana: la corte suprema de Canadá cierra las puertas al fin de la impunidad
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
04-Apr-2019 La Campaña Global para reivindicar la Soberanía de los Pueblos, desmantelar el poder corporativo y poner fin a la impunidad, lamenta el fallo de la Corte Suprema de Canadá sobre el caso Chevron en la Amazonía ecuatoriana y reitera la urgente necesidad de establecer un Tratado Vinculante de las Naciones Unidas sobre empresas transnacionales y los derechos humanos.
Diputada Claudia Mix por TPP-11: “Hay bastante concordancia en la idea de rechazar este tratado”
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
04-Apr-2019 En conversación con nuestro medio, la diputada frenteamplista Claudia Mix, se refirió al protagonismo que ha tomado el debate sobre esta iniciativa planteada por el Ejecutivo.
A Powerful Image of a Powerful Woman
*Puglaas*, *Jody Wilson-Raybould* *"Wind in Her Hair"* *Photo courtesy CTV news* *Pȟehíŋ Otȟáte* *"Wind in his Hair"* *from the movie "Dances with Wolves"* I hope readers will forgive me if I wax poetic about the top photo of former Attorney General of Canada, Jody Wilson-Raybould. The photo of Jody reminds me of the character in my favourite movie of all time, "*Dances with Wolves", *the character of the Lakota warrior, "Wind in his Hair" (Phehin Othate). Watch the short video clip from "*Dances with Wolves"* above and see if the character of Phehin Othate is not similar to JWR,... more »
Someone said this the other day
To quote something someone said the other day (to be precise, it was yesterday and the someone was Craig - and he didn’t exactly say it; he blogged it.) *Did Mishal Husain lie during her Jacob Rees-Mogg interview? * Well, *did* she lie? Craig concluded that technically, she didn’t. Perhaps it was just semantics - the issue being whether or not quoting someone is effectively endorsing it. Even Fran Unsworth seems to be worrying about this. She certainly looks worried in that picture. The Times (£) has related the incident, which was of great interest to bloggers about the BBC’s bia... more »
Spreading the Pain
Would you take Theresa May in good faith? Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me and all that. Yet there hasn't been a peace time Tory Prime Minister in a predicament quite as bad as hers. Pivot to no deal? The party is as good as dead to anyone under the age of 50. Secure a deal with a customs union attached? Major ructions, to the point of MPs defecting to Nigel Farage's bandwagon (or worse, UKIP) or resigning the whip and joining the benches opposite. No wonder May clung to her deal like a Winchester in the hands of Charlton Heston. It was always unlikely to get th... more »
MAGAnomic Report: Weekly Jobless Claims Reach Lowest Point in 50 years…
This is a rather remarkable statistic [Technical Data Here] Weekly unemployment claims dropped to 202,000 for the week ending March 30th. That’s the lowest level of jobless claims since December 1959. More people are working today than ever in U.S. … Continue reading →
Kansas University Offers Course on “Angry White Males”
[image: kansas-university-offers-course-on-angry-white-males] The University of Kansas (KU) is the latest college to villainize white males, this time in a course entitled “Angry White Male Studies,” for which students can actually earn college credits.
Could Proposed Gas-tax Hike Burn Down Trump’s Reelection Chances?
[image: could-proposed-gas-tax-hike-burn-down-trumps-reelection-chances] The Trump administration and congressional Democrats say an increase in the gas tax might be on the table.
Are We Really Free?
[image: are-we-really-free] Writer Laurence Vance has compiled many of his essays into a book to argue the Libertarian view on such things as personal freedom, education, crime, discrimination, and more.
World Government Summit: What You’re Not Supposed to See
[image: world-government-summit-what-you-re-not-supposed-to-see] Elites are now openly making plans for global government — holding World Government Summits — yet hide their handiwork from Americans with the help of complicit media.
Government-mandated, Paid Leave Programs Proven Ineffective
[image: government-mandated-paid-leave-programs-proven-ineffective] Democrats and some conservatives wanting to implement a federal paid leave program somehow believe Americans will not suffer the same negative consequences suffered in every country that has such a policy on its books.
House Democrats Attack Free Press: Demand Oversight of Fox’s Editorial Decisions
[image: house-democrats-attack-free-press-demand-oversight-of-fox-s-editorial-decisions] Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are set to investigate claims that a Fox News executive spiked a 2016 story about an alleged affair that then-candidate Donald Trump had with porn actress Stormy Daniels.
The (new Kremlin) law about criticizing the government is no more specific.
3-13-2019 The (new Kremlin) law about criticizing the government is no more specific. The “defamatory information” it punishes includes “insults to human dignity” and a “clear lack of respect for society, the state, state symbols, the constitution and government bodies.” Fines for such offenses vary from $400 (for first time offenders) to $600 (for repeat offenders). Repeat offenders can also get up to 15 days jail terms…. attempts by the Russian government to copy the Chinese model and build ‘sovereign internet’ in Russia. If they are successful, not only will Russia cut its... more »
Police, FBI Trying to Verify Teen Is Boy Missing Since 2011
Authorities conducted DNA testing to try to determine whether a teenager found wandering in Kentucky is who he claims to be — an Illinois boy who disappeared eight years ago around the time his mother took her own life.
Trump Mocks Biden by Tweeting Parody Touchy-Feely Video
President Donald Trump is mocking Joe Biden’s video in which the former vice president pledges to alter behavior that made some women uncomfortable.
Trump Backs Off Border Shutdown But Threatens Auto Tariffs
President Donald Trump has been increasingly exasperated by the swelling numbers of migrants entering the U.S.
Mormons Repeal Ban on Baptisms for Children of gay parents
The Mormon church said it still considers same-sex relationships to be a "serious transgression."
Did Pat Robertson Say Feminism Encourages Women to “Kill Their Children”?
The former Baptist minister rose to prominence in 1960 when he founded the Christian Broadcast Network.
Trump's Life-Long Bigotry Towards Puerto Ricans In New York Is Destroying Peoples' Lives On Puerto Rico
Tuesday Hogan Gidley, White House deputy press secretary, was on MSNBC to defend Trump for his twitter rage against Puerto Rican leaders when he referred to Puerto Rico as "that country"-- twice. Reporting for *Politico* yesterday, Rebecca Morin, wrote that the Trumpist regime "has been criticized for holding a double standard when it comes to distributing hurricane relief aid and favoring states such as Florida and Texas over Puerto Rico. All areas were hit by destructive hurricanes around the same time." Trump was also criticized for his visit to the island, after he appeared ... more »
The Great Disappearance of 2009
By Janet Phelan Around 2009, 40,000 people disappeared from the streets of Los Angeles. The biannual homeless census for 2005, conducted by the Los Angeles... more »
"I would define terrorism as deliberately targeting innocent non-combatants with the aim of influencing an audience. The goal might be ‘freedom.’ But terrorists slip over the moral line when they deliberately target the innocent." #QotD
*"Q: How would you define terrorism, because often people say one man’s terrorist is another person’s freedom fighter?"A: I would define terrorism as deliberately targeting innocent non-combatants with the aim of influencing an audience. The goal might be ‘freedom.’ But terrorists slip over the moral line when they deliberately target the innocent."* ~ International terror expert Jessica Stern, recommending 'Five Books on Who Terrorists Are' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Shades Of Blue
The sea drives truth into a man like salt. Hilaire Belloc. I wrote last time the latest of a string of posts about how I ended up in a sailboat without a motor just leaving the passage between Taiwan and the Philippines, headed across the entire Pacific Ocean for California with the boat totally stuffed with twelve…
Aphria, Aurora and Demecan selected for German medical cannabis cultivation
Three companies were chosen to cultivate medical marijuana in Germany – the result of a long-delayed application process to provide product for one of the largest medical cannabis markets in the world. Canada’s Aphria received five of the 13 lots that were up for grabs, according to Hendrik Knopp, managing director of Aphria Deutschland. The result […] Aphria, Aurora and Demecan selected for German medical cannabis cultivation is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Governor of US territory Guam signs recreational marijuana bill into law
Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero signed the Cannabis Industry Act into law Thursday, clearing the final legislative hurdle for the creation of a new industry for entrepreneurs on the Western Pacific U.S. island. The law will regulate the consumption, sale and production of adult-use cannabis. The nearby Northern Mariana Islands, another U.S. territory, approved a regulated recreational […] Governor of US territory Guam signs recreational marijuana bill into law is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Illinois Senate panel OKs adult-use cannabis bill, but details are pending
An Illinois Senate committee voted to advance a placeholder bill that lawmakers can amend later to legalize a recreational marijuana market in the state. The so-called “shell bill” – approved in a 12-4 party line vote by the Senate Executive Committee – is expected to be significantly changed through private negotiations among lawmakers, the governor’s office […] Illinois Senate panel OKs adult-use cannabis bill, but details are pending is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Former Monsanto, Hewlett Packard execs join marijuana firm LGC Capital
Diversified Canadian cannabis company LGC Capital is shuffling its leadership ranks and filling management positions by dipping into other heavily regulated industries, such as agrochemical biotechnology. The moves are in line with a trend among fast-growing cannabis corporations – especially those with international aspirations – that are increasingly luring senior managers from the alcohol, tobacco and […] Former Monsanto, Hewlett Packard execs join marijuana firm LGC Capital is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cold War Monsters: Russia's 5 Craziest Revolutionary Weapons (That Never Happened)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Thank god for that. *The true lesson, however, is that while decisions about weapon systems often reverberate across an entire defense-industrial base, they only rarely change the fates of nations.* For nearly seven decades, the defense-industrial complex of the Soviet Union went toe-to-toe with the best firms that the West had to offer. In some cases, it surprised the West with cheap, innovative, effective systems. In others, it could barely manage to put together aircraft that could remain in the air, and ships that could stay at sea. No single... more »
Why America (And Russia?) Both Loved the Legendary B-29 Bomber
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * A legend for both nations. *Ultimately, the B-29 proved an adaptable platform in both American and Soviet service. The Soviet experience also proved, yet again, that few technological gaps are so great that they can’t be bridged by a little reverse engineering among friends.* Few aircraft have as great a mark on history as the B-29, the pencil-shaped American four-engine bomber that dropped the atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* What’s less well known is that the Soviet Union had its own B-29—as ... more »
UK – Heavy snowfall hits during lambing season
Farmers in dismay 3 Apr 2019 – Many parts of the UK woke up this morning (April 3) to snow, rain, hail and thunder. The Met Office suggested that sleet and snow would continue through the afternoon in the north and west of the UK. Snow depths ranged from 12cm in Warcop Range and 7cm in ... Read moreUK – Heavy snowfall hits during lambing season The post UK – Heavy snowfall hits during lambing season appeared first on Ice Age Now.
GAO to Review FOIA Compliance Thanks to Bipartisan Congressional Request, and More: FRINFORMSUM 4/4/2019
Bicameral, Bipartisan Letter Seeks GAO Review of FOIA Compliance Representatives Elijah Cummings and Jim Jordan were joined by Senators Dianne Feinstein, Patrick Leahy, Chuck Grassley, and John Cornyn in sending a letter to the Comptroller General at the Government Accountability Office requesting the GAO “conduct a comprehensive review of agency compliance with the Freedom […]
Congress Votes to Stop Supporting Saudi Slaughter in Yemen, President Promises Veto
[image: yemen]The vote marks the first time both chambers of congress have invoked the 1973 War Powers Resolution in an attempt to stop a foreign conflict.
Researchers warn of rising mortgage stress, expect defaults to increase
New data shows a record number of Australian households struggled with some degree of mortgage stress in March, as analysts warn the default risk is the highest it's been in two decades.
AFLW grand final illustrates spiritual beauty of women's sport
The spirit in which the AFLW final was played epitomises female participation in sport from the grassroots level up, which is why the occasion deserves celebration, writes Richard Hinds.
They were abused in care as kids. Now they are terrified of entering aged care
Thousands of ageing Australians who were abused while in institutional care as children now face the "terrifying" prospect of entering an aged care system that reckons with its own allegations of misconduct.
'I'm free': The doctor giving women their orgasms back
Just In - 8 hours ago
It wasn't until her early 20s that Jools realised there was something wrong with her clitoris. Now, she's the first woman in Australia to be healed.
Episode #54 - Sebo on the Moral Problem of Other Minds
Ethical Technology - 8 hours ago
In this episode I talk to Jeff Sebo. Jeff is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Affiliated Professor of Bioethics, Medical Ethics, and Philosophy, and Director of the Animal Studies M.A. Program at New York University. Jeff’s research focuses on bioethics, animal ethics, and environmental ethics. He has two co-authored books Chimpanzee Rights and Food, Animals, and the Environment. We talk about something Jeff calls the ‘moral problem of other minds’, which is roughly the problem of what we should to if we aren’t sure whether another being is sentient or not.
Twin backs call for inquiry into DWP failings, four years after brother’s suicide
The twin brother of a man who killed himself after being told he was ineligible for two disability benefits has backed calls for an inquiry into links between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and deaths of benefit claimants. DWP had been told the man, Michael*, from the West Midlands, was depressed and suicidal, [...]
Number of disabled people in poverty rose by 200,000 in one year… says DWP
The number of disabled people living in poverty has risen by 200,000 in just one year, government figures have revealed. The new figures [summary results, tables 7a and 7b], published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), show levels of absolute poverty rose between 2016-17 and 2017-18. Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) said the [...]
Campaigner pledges to devote his last months to saving independent living
One of the country’s best-known and most-respected disabled campaigners has pledged to devote the last months of his life to trying to save the independent living movement. John Evans was speaking at an event held to celebrate his contribution to the movement over the last 40 years, following his diagnosis with terminal cancer. It took [...]
Labour backs all Jodey Whiting petition demands
Labour’s shadow minister for disabled people has dispelled any doubts about Labour’s support for the Justice for Jodey Whiting petition, making it clear that she backs every one of its demands. Marsha de Cordova said this week that she backs everything the petition calls for, including an inquiry into links between the Department for Work [...]
Government reveals the 73 rail stations to benefit from £300 million access funding
The government has revealed the 73 rail stations that will benefit from major improvements under its Access for All accessibility programme over the next five years. The Department for Transport (DfT) also confirmed the announcement made in last July’s Inclusive Transport Strategy that it would spend £300 million on improvements such as lifts and footbridges [...]
Charity ‘must listen to autistic people’ in wake of abuse scandal
Protesters have warned the National Autistic Society (NAS) that it needs to listen to the voices of autistic people or face being “sidelined”, in the wake of the Mendip House abuse scandal. Representatives of three autistic rights organisations were protesting outside the charity’s London headquarters (pictured) about its failure to act on the regime of [...]
Epic – President Trump Tweets Hilarious Biden Spoof….
Carpe Donktum strikes again. A little while ago President Trump tweeted the hilarious spoof created by meme generator Carpe Donktum. Here’s the video meme: . And below is the tweet from President Trump welcoming back Joe Biden. WELCOME BACK JOE! … Continue reading →
Shorten bets on $2.3b Medicare cancer plan as federal election campaign all but underway
The race for Government unofficially begins as Labor and the Coalition outline their cases ahead of an election that Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce imminently.
Prince Harry and Meghan move into multi-million-dollar renovated home ahead of baby's arrival
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have moved into their new home ahead of the impending arrival of their first child, amid a small controversy surrounding their Instagram debut.
Sydney's oldest-surviving record store bids a vinyl farewell
New figures suggesting a vinyl renaissance in Australia are not enough to save Sydney's oldest-surviving record store from closure later this month, after it experienced a 200 per cent increase in rent.
Online retailer fined record $3 million over mobile phone and camera complaints
An online electronics retailer is fined a record $3.15 million after it broke Australian consumer laws by failing to deliver, repair or refund mobile phones, cameras and other electronic goods to customers across the country.
Fired for being drunk, vomiting at a Sydney Opera House function — and now there's an appeal
The Fair Work Commissioner described the decision to fire a woman for being drunk as "harsh, unreasonable and unjust" and an example of how employee conduct outside work hours is becoming a subject of scrutiny — but now the company involved is appealing.
'It's our missing link': Dutch salvage crews find North Sea's oldest shipwreck
A search for submerged shipping containers in the North Sea leads maritime historians to the find of a century — a 1540 shipwreck that holds clues about the transition from medieval boats to the Dutch golden age.
Facebook wants to protect our election. Will it work?
Facebook will crack down on foreign-bought political ads in an effort to protect our election, but experts question whether it goes far enough.
Man arrested over execution-style murder of Australian gangster in Athens
Police in Greece have arrested a 31-year-old suspect in connection with the murder of Australian underworld figure John Macris.
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