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Who Wants To See Trump's Dumb Old Taxes Anyway?
John Kennedy is a Republican senator from Louisiana. He used to be a Democrat and served as Secretary of the state Department of Revenue and was then elected State Treasurer, as a Democrat, twice before going over to the Dark Side in 2007. Kennedy knows how to read a tax return and figure out where the fraud and corruption lies. And he told a CNN audience the other day that he "would like to see" Señor Trumpanzee's taxes. "I would like to see the President’s taxes, I wouldn’t be adverse to turning over my taxes, I don’t have anything to hide." Almost 70% of Americans agree with Se... more »
U.S. Senate Armed Serivces Committee To Hold First 'Space Force' Hearing Next Week
*Space News:* *Stage is set for critical Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Trump’s Space Force proposal* *Invited witnesses include Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford and the commander of U.S. Strategic Command Gen. John Hyten.* WASHINGTON — Top defense civilian and military leaders have been asked to testify next week in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee about President Trump’s proposal to establish a Space Force as a separate military service. Committee Chairman Sen.... more »
How special interest groups write our laws
There's a fascinating study by USA Today and others about how special interest groups, corporations, etc. actually write the laws that affect us in every state. Here's a brief excerpt. Each year, state lawmakers across the U.S. introduce thousands of bills dreamed up and written by corporations, industry groups and think tanks. Disguised as the work of lawmakers, these so-called “model” bills get copied in one state Capitol after another, quietly advancing the agenda of the people who write them. A two-year investigation ... found at least 10,000 bills almost entirely copied from... more »
Former university president up to ten retractions
The former president of Tohoku University in Japan has just had a tenth paper retracted, because it duplicated one of his earlier works. One of the most recent retractions by materials scientist Akihisa Inoue, late last month, was of a paper in Materials Transactions that had duplicated a now-retracted paper and was subject to an expression of … Continue reading Former university president up to ten retractions
Full Documentary | Root Cause
This Documentary was recently pulled from Netflix following complaints from the American Dental Association. The post Full Documentary | Root Cause appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
No to NATO - No to War Witness at the MLK Memorial
On this solemnity of Rev. MLK's martyrdom, as well as NATO's 70th anniversary commemoration in WDC, there was a protest early this morning [April 4] at the State Dept. where NATO Foreign Ministers were meeting. This was followed by a spirited March to the MLK Memorial and a program. I offered an abbreviated version of this below reflection at the MLK Memorial. As I was speaking early in the program, group organizers were informed by police that because they did not have a permit the group would have to move away from the King Memorial to the street. As some creative negotiating to... more »
Cresco inks landmark acquisition and more of the week’s top marijuana news (SLIDESHOW)
Cresco inks landmark acquisition and more of the week’s top marijuana news (SLIDESHOW) is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Putin's plagiarism, fake Ukrainian degrees and other tales of world leaders accused of academic fraud
Ararat Osipian, Visiting Professor, George Mason University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 17 hours ago
Several world leaders, including Vladimir Putin, stand accused of plagiarizing their PhD dissertations. Whether they resign, deny or ignore the allegations says a lot about the country they run.
Courageous words from RFK that got him in trouble.....
*Sen. Robert K. Kennedy showing support for striking farm workers in California led by Cesar Chavez.* Robert F. Kennedy, from a speech. “I don’t know whether you're going to like what I’m going to say today," Kennedy warned students at the University of Kansas before delivering this speech in March 1968, early in his presidential campaign. Three months later he won the California primary and was soon after shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Vice President Hubert Humphrey became the Democratic Party nominee in August and lost in the general election to Richard N... more »
Gunning for Julian: Wikileaks Source Warns of Assange’s Imminent Arrest
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 the earth should this happen. We need all hands on deck for this one. “BREAKING: A high level source within the Ecuadorian state has told @WikiLeaks that Julian Assange will… The post Gunning for Julian: Wikileaks Source Warns of Assange’s Imminent Arrest appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Need Stealth? Air Force Wants to Send F-22s Raptors to Fight Anywhere in 24 Hours
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Amazing. *Rapid Raptor was originally developed by Air Force Pacific Command and has since been expanded to a global sphere by Air Combat Command, service officials said.* The Air Force is strengthening its “Rapid Raptor” program designed to fast-track four F-22s to war - anywhere in the world - within 24 hours, on a moments notice, should there be an immediate need for attacks in today’s pressured, fast-moving global threat environment. *(This first appeared last month.)* The program, in existence for several years, prepares four F-22s with the req... more »
No Battleship: The Littoral Combat Ship Might Be the Navy's Worst Warship
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * And for good reasons. This much is clear: Nobody wants the Littoral Combat Ship, and yet here it is. The USS St. Louis was launched and christened on Saturday as the latest Freedom-class installment of its Littoral Combat Ship family, the much-derided “Little Crappy Ship” that’s been plagued with so many problems that not a single one is in operational use by the U.S. Navy after 16 years in development. *(This first appeared late last year.) * Envisioned as a “relatively inexpensive surface combatant” with an advanced modular design, the Navy t... more »
Stealth's Little Helper: How the F-15EX Will Make the F-22 and F-35 Even Better
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Good news. *Built for a 20,000-flight hour life span and brand-spanking-new off the line, the F-15Xs bring a bit of old school and new technology to a modern battlespace and look good doing it. As the old adage goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”* Boeing’s new incarnation of the venerable F-15 will be padding the ranks of high-dollar aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor- and they won’t cost the US Air Force and arm and a leg to do so. *(This first appeared last month.)* New reports reveal that the new Boeing F-15X will come in ... more »
Antarctic: ‘No role’ for climate in Halley iceberg splitting
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby The BBC report through gritted teeth! When a giant iceberg breaks away from near Britain’s Halley research base, it won’t be because of climate change. Scientists Jan De Rydt and Hilmar Gudmundsson have spent years studying the area and say the calving will be the […]
The Poet: Jeanne Lohmann, "Questions Before Dark"
*"Questions Before Dark"* "Day ends, and before sleep when the sky dies down, consider your altered state: has this day changed you? Are the corners sharper or rounded off? Did you live with death? Make decisions that quieted? Find one clear word that fit? At the sun's midpoint did you notice a pitch of absence, bewilderment that invites the possible? What did you learn from things you dropped and picked up and dropped again? Did you set a straw parallel to the river, let the flow carry you downstream?" - Jeanne Lohmann from "The Light of Invisible Bodies"
"We All Stumble..."
“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” - Emily Kimbrough
A decline in the cost of solar panels (per watt) still raises energy prices dramatically
“Between 2009 and 2017, the price of solar panels per watt declined by 75 percent while the price of wind turbines per watt declined by 50 percent. And yet — during the same period — the price of electricity in … Continue reading →
Hotels owned by Brunei Sultan shut down social media after backlash over harsh anti-LGBT laws
Just In - 17 hours ago
A bunch of luxury hotels owned by Brunei's royal family are putting their social media pages on lockdown after a backlash against the kingdom's introduction of Sharia Law including a death penalty for gay sex.
Live: Demons, Bombers look to break AFL duck
Just In - 17 hours ago
The Melbourne Demons and Essendon Bombers are yet to enjoy a win in the 2019 AFL season — who will triumph tonight? Find out by following our live ScoreCentre.
Darwin contractor pleads guilty to defrauding Indigenous jobs program
A Darwin contractor who defrauded an NT Government Indigenous employment program of more than $200,000 through inflated invoices and fabricated timesheets pleads guilty in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
Live: Panthers face Tigers in western Sydney NRL derby
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Penrith coach Ivan Cleary meets his former club in a spicy clash, as the Panthers play the Wests Tigers, while the Warriors triumph against the winless Titans. Follow our live ScoreCentre.
2020 climate madness looms
The year 2020 is shaping up to be one of madness when it comes to the climate change debate. Several huge milestones are in the cards and these cards are on the table. The post 2020 climate madness looms appeared first on CFACT.
Failure of Mumps Component of MMR and Male Infertility
Note: Mother Nature can be cruel. And she can be kind. She can also be smart. Many years ago, I met with a physician who talked about how the "schedule" of childhood diseases laid down the immune system needed for... more »
Best of Dan Olmsted: Mumps Vaccine on Trial
NOTE: Dan wrote this post in 2016. ### By Dan Olmsted If you’ve been wondering what’s up with the suit filed by two whistleblowers against Merck for allegedly hiding the fact that the mumps vaccine doesn’t work – well, so... more »
"Old Dogs"
*"Old Dogs"* by Hardscrabble Farmer "My son called me early in the morning and told me that something was wrong with Rockwell. At 15 he was our oldest dog and my son had retired him from duty and let him move in with him in the cottage. Every morning the two of them would come out together to do chores and after that Rockwell would be allowed in the big house to lie in front of the window walls in the warm sunshine and either doze away the day or keep an eye out for visitors. He’d always been the most aggressive of all the dogs, defending our home as if he’d been paid for his servi... more »
The Delphic Oracle Was Their Davos: A Four-Part Interview With Michael Hudson: A New “Reality Economics” Curriculum Is Needed (Part 4)
How mainstream economics ignores the lessons from antiquity on the destructiveness of oligachies, and how early industrialists and business schools promoted anti-rentier, socialit policies.
"In The End..."
“Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears. In the end that’s all we have - to hold on tight until dawn.” - Gregory David Roberts, "Shantaram"
Bienvenidos PROSUR: a Return to Fascist Oligarchies in South America
The Progress of South America (PROSUR) aims to eradicate all vestiges of Venezuela’s late president, Hugo Chavez, and Brazil’s imprisoned past president, Inacio Lula da Silva. The post Bienvenidos PROSUR: a Return to Fascist Oligarchies in South America appeared first on The Duran.
Where Is The World Headed? — Paul Craig Roberts
The collapse of the West into diversity and multiculturalism definitely means that Western leadership has been lost to the weakness of disunity. The post Where Is The World Headed? — Paul Craig Roberts appeared first on The Duran.
Assange Arrest Imminent: Ecuadorian Embassy To Expel Him In “Hours To Days”
Assange to be expelled within ‘hours to days’ from Ecuadorian Embassy in London - WikiLeaks The post Assange Arrest Imminent: Ecuadorian Embassy To Expel Him In “Hours To Days” appeared first on The Duran.
Thought for the Day
People sometimes say that the headlines on the BBC News website make it seem like a *Guardian *impersonator, but that's unfair to the *Guardian*. The *Guardian*'s home page is headed by a large collection of serious, significant news stories. The identity politics stuff which we associate with the *Guardian *is largely kept for elsewhere on the site. The BBC, in contrast, often loads the top of its home page with such stories. So would it be right then to say that the BBC is more '*Guardian*' than the *Guardian*? Again, I think that would be unfair to the *Guardian*. The BBC is n... more »
What’s the role of a Constitutional Court in a military dictatorship? On the dissolution of Thai Raksa Chart
In Thailand, the function of the constitution is not to limit the power of the king, but to reflect the king’s will. The post What’s the role of a Constitutional Court in a military dictatorship? On the dissolution of Thai Raksa Chart appeared first on New Mandala.
Greg Hunter,"Weekly News Wrap-Up 4/5/19"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 4/5/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Don’t believe what the Democrats and the mainstream media are telling you when they say there is no crisis on the Southern U.S. border. That’s a huge lie, and the numbers speak for themselves. There was more than 100,000 apprehensions of illegal aliens in the month of March alone. Experts say the crisis is “manufactured.” The Mueller report is finished, and it proves there was no collusion and no obstruction by President Trump or his Administration with Russia. Now, the pain of a failed coup and huge lies told to remo... more »
Meaningful Open Thread
Thanks for your comments. P.S. Quite interesting fact: ‘The Houses of Parliament’ is an anagram of ‘loonies far up the Thames’.
Menang atas gugatan internasional, pemerintah harus tetap waspada
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
05-Apr-2019 Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) menyambut baik kemenangan Indonesia atas IMFA. Namun, IGJ meminta agar Pemerintah Indonesia tidak lengah atas kemenangan tersebut.
Uzbekistan, South Korea to conclude free trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
05-Apr-2019 Uzbekistan and South Korea will work on the conclusion of a free trade agreement to expand bilateral economic and trade relations.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 4th April 2019
TonyfromOz at Too Manly? ‘Green-Feminine Stereotyping’ Contributes To Climate Change – PA Pundits – International - 19 hours ago
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 […]
Art Cannot Measure Up To The Beauty Of The Creator - A Quotation from M.N. Hopkins
*Art cannot measure up to the beauty of the Creator. Neither human hand, canvas and brush nor photography can truly capture the beauty of Mother Earth.* *©** 2019 M.N. Hopkins*
Not Safe: These Russian Rifles Are So Deadly They Can Beat Body Armor
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Yikes. *Here is what we can tell you. * The Russian involvement in Syria and Ukraine has provided a wealth of experience to the Russian military. One of the hallmarks of these engagements is the continued use of sniper tactics. As a result, the modern Russian sniper has evolved far beyond the relatively primitive technology used during the Cold War. Most notably, significant attention has been given to sniper systems that have the ability to penetrate body armor. There are currently three sniper systems in current use by the Russian military that pos... more »
Another Country Just Fell In Love with the F-35 (China Won't Be Happy)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * But will Singapore really go ahead with a purchase? *F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin will have to demonstrate that the Lightning II can operate in Singapore’s tropical climate.* Singapore’s next fighter jet may be the F-35 – and China won’t like that. *(This first appeared several months ag0.)* Singapore’s Ministry of Defense recently announced that the F-35 is the best candidate to replace the island-nation’s 60 aging F-16 fighters. “The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) have completed their te... more »
Back in 2011, the Navy Feared Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Could Sink
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Yikes. *Is this possible? Read on. * In December 2011, the Russian navy’s aging, poorly-maintained aircraft carrier *Admiral Kuznetsov* departed from its northern base on the troubled vessel’s fourth deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. True, the full-size carrier—which displaces 55,000 tons fully loaded—has a history of mechanical troubles since she entered service in 1991. But her operational tempo had increased, the result of a renewed push by Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin to get the fleet out into the oceans for training and patrols. *(This first... more »
And there's more...
Further to an earlier post, the BBC tweeted the following in response to Charles Moore: Comments most certainly could be going better for the BBC. Among them is this little list from David Sedgwick of *BBC: Brainwashing Britain?* fame: The BBC's tweet drew this comment from journalist Marcus Stead: Can you provide a single example of a Question Time programme in the last three years where there has been a majority of Leave supporters on the panel? No, you can't. Don't insult the intelligence of your audience with absurd tweets like this. Now, interestingly, Fiona Bruce herself... more »
China Is Becoming An Election Issue In Asia
Image: China's President Xi Jinping (C) attends the bilateral meeting with President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, 31 August 2018. Roman Pilipey/Pool via Reuters *James Griffiths, CNN:* *China is becoming an election issue in Asia. And that's bad news for Beijing* Two years ago, Indonesian President Joko Widodo -- also known as Jokowi -- stood shoulder to shoulder with Xi Jinping for a group photo to celebrate the Chinese leader's Belt and Road project. Yet now, as Jokowi seeks re-election, he appears to be distanc... more »
'It may take years': Russia breaks the ice on widely condemned 'whale jail'
Just In - 19 hours ago
The Kremlin announces almost 100 orcas beluga whales will be released from their icy prison, but it is a process that could take years as each individual animal is re-adapted to life in the wild.
Time is of the essence, and the Matildas don't have enough of it
After suffering a 5-3 defeat against the United States in Denver, the Matildas were reminded just how much work there is left to do, but there is no more time left to do it.
Live: Titans take NRL road trip to NZ to play Warriors
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The winless Titans travel across the Tasman to play the Warriors in Auckland, while the Panthers battle the Tigers in a western Sydney derby. Follow our live ScoreCentre.
Jury fails to reach verdict over farmer accused of burning wife to death in car
A Supreme Court trial for a WA farmer accused of murdering his wife more than a decade ago by staging a car crash and then setting the vehicle on fire while she was alive inside ends with a hung jury.
UTAS set to 'develop city-centric campus' in Hobart CBD
After years of speculation and months of consultation, the University of Tasmania says it will move towards "a city-centric campus" in Hobart's CBD.
Police charge 'organisers' of mass protest at cattle feedlot, Minister condemns 'RSPCA activists'
Almost two weeks after about 100 animal rights protesters stormed a cattle feedlot in southern Queensland, police charge two people described as the main organisers. The charges come hours after the Federal Agriculture Minister condemned animal activists, naming the RSPCA.
The Biggest Problem in the War on Cash
Banks and retailers are running into strong political opposition to restricting the use of cash.
China’s Fentanyl Crackdown Might Help Trump Win Reelection
China promised to crack down on all types of fentanyl products. Trump declared back in December that he reached a verbal agreement with President Xi to this end, but it wasn’t until earlier this week that the Chinese declared that they’ll list all fentanyl-related products as scheduled substances next month, […] The post China’s Fentanyl Crackdown Might Help Trump Win Reelection appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Jihadist group kills several Syrian soldiers in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – A jihadist group carried out a powerful attack against a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unit that was deployed at the northern Hama front on Thursday. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist fighters fired an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) on Thursday towards a Tiger Forces unit that was positioned at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria allegedly activated S-300 system during Israeli attack on Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 A.M.) – The Syrian military allegedly activated their S-300 air defense system during the Israeli attack on Aleppo last week, the Militaryarms.RU publication claimed, citing Debka File as their source. “On the night of March 27th, the Israeli Air Force launched an airstrike on targets in the suburbs of Syria’s Aleppo using […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US warns Turkey that military action in Syria will have ‘devastating’ consequences
Amid the continuing standoff in Syria over US withdrawal and Turkish desire to carry the fight to US-allied Kurdish militias in the country, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Ankara in no uncertain terms that if Turkish forces took unilateral military action in Syria, it would have “devastating” consequences. Pompeo met his counterpart, Turkish […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Free PR
Ash Sarkar I can't hear them all now - all the outraged Samira Ahmeds and Alastair Campbells - denouncing the BBC for giving Ash 'I'm literally a communist, you idiot' Sarkar of Novara Media (aka 'Norovirus Media') a platform on last night's *Question Time*, but 'borrowing' some of their earlier comments and re-fitting them for purpose, such tweets *might* have gone something like this: - "Sorry BBC QT, but really disagree with giving this woman a platform". - "Why is the BBC enabling far-left extremism?" - "Here they go again, the BBC normalising communists. 100 million d... more »
The Pygmalion Effect: Proving Them Right
The Pygmallion effect needs to be applied rigorously by all educators. It is powerful enough to override negative influences afflicting the child. We all have a range of actual talent. These need to be identified early. They then need to be individually focused and applying strong expectations is the best way possible. Knowing i was good at math made me leap at the opportunity to grind through multiple books of interesting problems. Had it been a chore imposed, it may well have failed. Most folks now prep for the Math SAT test which has the salutary effect of increasing th... more »
Good News at Last: The World Isn’t as Horrific as You Think
[image: michael-payne-1311994-unsplash.jpg] This really needed to be said. Slowly but surely our whole global civilization is becoming progressively better for every human being on Earth. We are also seeing that we are making real advances in understanding and improving human behavior itself. It is not slightly immutable. Of course all this must be applied to over 7 billion folks. We have not resolved outright poverty yet and that is an easy problem once you grasp the subtleties. Changing out broken human beings is a bit more challenging as they will actively resist. . *Go... more »
A Texas scientist was called ‘foolish’ for arguing the immune system could fight cancer. Then he won the Nobel Prize.
Immunotherapy was obvious. Making it work has turned out to not be so obvious. Yet we have our first serious drug that uses it to resolve at least twenty percent of Melanoma cancers. It is also indicated as at least beneficial elsewhere and plenty more work needs to be done. I do hope that ongoing research can develope many more solutions. all good . *A Texas scientist was called ‘foolish’ for arguing the immune system could fight cancer. Then he won the Nobel Prize.* *By Timothy Bella * *March 25* * https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/03/25/texas-scientist-was-ca... more »
Why Trump Wants to Go to the Moon So Badly
Of course those following my posts know that mankind discovered gravity manipulation back in around 1955. This is no joke ladies. Better yet, my lab rat rediscovered it two years ago while conducting experiments using the Tesla modulator. We shoved the load into a bucket of water sitting on a simple bathroom scale and the weight changed radically. It really was that easy. That is when i did a quick literature search - it was way too easy - and discovered first discovery as of 1955 followed by going DARK. That is the easy solution and i am sure we have a base there to visit... more »
Saudi Arabia Ready to Ditch Petrodollar as ‘Nuclear Option’ to Stop NOPEC Bill – Reports
Saudi Arabia Ready to Ditch Petrodollar as ‘Nuclear Option’ to Stop NOPEC Bill – Reports by https://www.rt.com/ Saudi Arabia is reportedly threatening to sell its oil in other currencies if the US passes a bill permitting antitrust lawsuits to be filed against OPEC members in US courts, a move which would decimate the tottering petrodollar. […]
Pakistan Claims It Killed 7 Indian Troops in Kashmir Cross-Border Exchange
Pakistan Claims It Killed 7 Indian Troops in Kashmir Cross-Border Exchange by https://www.rt.com/ Military tensions seem to have mounted again in contested Kashmir after Pakistan claimed its forces “befittingly” returned fire from India’s side of the border, killing seven Indian troops and injuring 19 others on Tuesday. – The Pakistani Army’s response “has caused heavy […]
Satellite Images Suggest Saudi Nuclear Reactor Nearly Built
*The Guardian: **Saudi Arabia's first nuclear reactor nearly finished, sparking fears over safeguards* Riyadh has so far resisted international watchdog’s requests to accept a strict inspection regime Saudi Arabia is within months of completing its first nuclear reactor, new satellite images show, but it has yet to show any readiness to abide by safeguards that would prevent it making a bomb. The reactor site is in the King Abdulaziz city for science and technology on the outskirts of Riyadh. The site was identified by Robert Kelley, a former director for nuclear inspections at t... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* John Kenneth Galbraith was one of the very top go to economists in the world 40 to 60 years ago. He may have been right about the conservatives of his day but today's conservatives do not even bother with the pretense of searching for "moral justification" or anything similar. However given what we can see of today's conservatives, it's more likely that Galbraith was afflicted by the disease of civility that has always made allowances for bad behavior. or, he was just being naive. One thing for sure is that today's conservatives have totally dispensed with even hints of ... more »
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink
BBC *Question Time*'s own Twitter feed sent out the following tweet last night: This got a reaction, quite a few along the lines suggested by this popular internet meme of an approving Putin: Was that the *intended* reaction? Some think it was: *Thomas Evans*: Why is it relevant to BBC *Question Time* which country she came from? I have never seen @BBCPolitics (#BBCQT) single out the country of origin of speakers in the audience of the program before. I think we all know why the BBC have highlighted that she originally came from Russia. *Kenneth Michie*: Fiona did the same when a... more »
The Root Cause Documentary – Removed From Netflix
Netflix’s feature-length documentary about root canals called Root Cause has been pulled from the streaming service following complaints from American dental organisations, the same organisations might we add that advocate and are directly responsible for the fluoridation of US water supply. The Root Cause is a documentary about the detrimental health effects that root canal … The post The Root Cause Documentary – Removed From Netflix appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
This is fascinating Charles
It was good to see that Fiona Bruce is keeping up the fine David Dimbleby tradition of trying to close down anyone who dares criticise the BBC for bias on *Question Time. *Charles Moore was a tougher nut to crack, but she got there in the end. David would have been so proud of her... *Charles Moore*: Thank you, Fiona. Just before I answer that question, can I say...can I ask you a question, Fiona, because here I am and I'm delighted and honoured to be here, but it's a panel of five and I'm the only Leave supporter. And if you look at the.. *Fiona Bruce*: *(interrupting) *You're the... more »
"Search for holography in your kitchen" instead of the FCC is the return to alchemy
Anna has linked to a WUWT story about a $50 million fine that a fake journal has to pay. Much like Theranos, such fake open-access journals deceive their users about all the normal ingredients that are responsible for the quality control – about the identity or the very existence of referees, the existence of the review process, they heavily overstate the impact of the journal, and co-organize fake conferences (I really mean conferences whose scientific quality is non-existent but someone pretends it exists). By the way, how many of you are getting daily "calls for abstracts" from s... more »
Saudi Arabia Threatens To Ditch The U.S. Dollar For Its Oil Trades
FILE PHOTO: An oil tanker is being loaded at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery and oil terminal in Saudi Arabia May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah *Reuters:* *Exclusive: Saudi Arabia threatens to ditch dollar oil trades to stop 'NOPEC' - sources* LONDON/DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is threatening to sell its oil in currencies other than the dollar if Washington passes a bill exposing OPEC members to U.S. antitrust lawsuits, three sources familiar with Saudi energy policy said. They said the option had been discussed internally by senior Saudi energy officials in recent ... more »
Put Bernie Sanders’ Face on Those Joe Biden Photos, Then Imagine What Party Leaders Would Be Saying
Another cut on #MeToo's hypocisy with respect to Biden.
Apple farmer fined $15k for shooting native birds
Just In - 21 hours ago
A Victorian man is fined more than $15,000 and loses his gun licence for shooting rainbow lorikeets he said were destroying his apple trees.
Farmers say Fair Work Commission ruling on casual workers will increase cost of fresh fruit and vegetables
The Fair Work Commission hands down its ruling on casual wages for the horticultural sector, and farmers are not happy.
So many people worship at this mosque, dozens pray in the car park
Hobart's only mosque fits just 300 people, but with Tasmania's Muslim population on the rise, Friday prayers have become a little crowded.
Judge rules woman wanted by FBI over hit-and-run can be extradited to the US
A ruling by the Adelaide Magistrates Court paves the way for Andrea Dorothy Chan Reyes, who is wanted by the FBI over a fatal hit-and-run, to be extradited back to the United States.
Union claims NT Border Force workers won't afford rent after allowance cut
Up to 30 "critical" Border Force workers request to leave the Northern Territory after special salary allowances were cut this week, according to the Community and Public Sector Union.
It turns out your cat probably does recognise its own name, it's just ignoring you
Just In - 21 hours ago
Research finds cats can distinguish between human sounds — but if you think that means your furry feline is going to stop ignoring you, think again.
Rare open days at ex-animal testing site flagged for national park
A former animal research facility, outbuildings from the 1850s, and a crater where the Army blew up a mansion could be among the historical drawcards for South Australia's newest national park.
Hilaria Baldwin thinks she's having a miscarriage. Here's why sharing that could help other women
The US television personality and wife of actor Alec Baldwin is being praised for using her high profile to try to break down the stigma surrounding pregnancy loss by posting about her experience on social media.
Saudi agricultural company buys 200,000 hectares of WA farmland for $60m
Western Australia's biggest grain farmer has sold 200,000 hectares of land to the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company.
Roadside grazing a last resort for cattle sent south to escape drought
For the first time in 15 years, cattle are grazing the roadsides of the Moyne Shire, in Victoria's south-west.
Planned Federation Square Apple store doomed after permit refused
The controversial plan to build an Apple store at Melbourne's Federation Square is doomed after heritage authorities blocked it because it would "adversely" affect the cultural heritage of the square.
Europe ready for food safety impact of no deal Brexit
The European Commission has said it is prepared for the impact a no deal scenario in the Brexit negotiations would have on food safety. The United Kingdom held a referendum in June 2016 and voted to leave the European Union, a move that became known as Brexit. This was supposed to happen at the end... Continue Reading
The ban against lab-grown food using “meat’ on the label grows to 7 states
Since late last year when Missouri became the first state to ban lab-grown food from being labeled as “meat,” laws in five more states have put the same labeling limits on these emerging technologies and a sixth is about the join the Show-Me-State ban. It means at least seven new laws were put on the... Continue Reading
Campylobacter peaks across EU revealed
Nordic nations had a seasonal campylobacteriosis peak in mid- to late summer while most other European countries had a smaller rise earlier in the year, according to a study. Researchers in Eurosurveillance examined how the seasonality of campylobacteriosis varied across Europe from January 2008 to December 2016, looked at associations with temperature and precipitation and... Continue Reading
Darwin’s Natural Pet Products silent recall surpassed 11 tons of raw dog food
On February 7, 2019, in a move announced only via email to its direct customers, Arrow Reliance, doing business as Darwin’s Natural Pet Products (Darwin’s), recalled 11.7 tons of raw dog food. The recall was first divulged to the public on March 26, 2019, by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) via a news... Continue Reading
Recall over potential for mold in cans of Hunt’s tomato Paste
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) has recalled a limited amount of Hunt’s Tomato Paste No Salt Added in six-ounce cans. After the canning process, it’s possible the final product might have been damaged, creating the potential for mold. Conagra Brands became aware of the issue from calls from consumers. The products covered by this recall were... Continue Reading
Cretan Dry Mizythra hard cheese recalled in Canada for Listeria
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency posted a recall of Oreinos Mylopotamos brand Cretan Dry Mizythra, a type of hard cheese, at the request of MFG Distribution Inc. The company cited possible Listeria contamination as the reason for the recall. MFG Distribution Inc. distributed their Oreinos Mylopotamos brand hard cheese to unidentified stores located in Ontario and Quebec. No other details about how the possible contamination... Continue Reading
US House Judiciary Chair Nadler Raises Concerns Over AG Barr’s Handling Of Mueller Report; Calls For Immediate Release Of Summaries To Public
US House “Chairman Nadler Raises Concerns over AG Barr’s Handling of Special Counsel Report & Calls for Immediate Release of … Continue reading →
Senior White House Official 1 Whose Security Clearance Denial Was Overruled Is Reported As Jared Kushner
“in the case of one senior White House official (“Senior White House Official 1”), Ms. Newbold explained that both she … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
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 Taliban have captured a load more weapons recently in Bala Murghab district in #Badghis. Seems they may largely have control of the area. - 10s of M16A2/A4 - Various M4s with Optics/PVS-7s & AN/PEQ-2 - M240 & M249 Seem to see so many large captures of western arms nowa... more »
Four meters of snow in northern Sweden – More on the way
Sweden’s most northerly ski resort has just been inundated with an unexpected four meters (13 ft!) of snow, with even more in the forecast. “It is more snow than average for sure,” said Magnus Ormestad from the Riksgränsen ski resort. “We’ve had lots of snowfall combined with storms over the last couple of days adding to ... Read moreFour meters of snow in northern Sweden – More on the way The post Four meters of snow in northern Sweden – More on the way appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Keanu Reeves Tactical Training For John Wick 3
*Task & Purpose:* *Watch a Navy SEAL vet train Keanu Reeves to clear a room for 'John Wick 3'* Keanu Reeves doesn't fuck around when it comes to training. For the last several years, there's been a steady trickle of behind-the-scenes clips showing how the actor went from playing space cadets who only seem to know how to look confused and say "whoa" to a bespoke-suited murder machine who once killed a man using just a pencil. Now, thanks to Vigilance Elite, we can see what new tricks Reeves has up his sleeves when John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum premieres on May 17. *Read more* .... more »
Gun Grief: Why the Army's M-4 Rifle Refused to Work in a Bloody Battle
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Here is the history. *In the years since Wanat, the Army has repeatedly tried and failed to acquire a brand-new rifle to totally replace the M-4. All of the candidates were more reliable than the M-4 and, not coincidentally, use gas pistons. Every time the Army went shopping for a fresh carbine, it ultimately decided that the new weapons’ improvements weren’t worth the cost.* The U.S. Army’s standard infantry weapon repeatedly overheated and jammed during a bloody 2008 battle in Afghanistan. *The Washington Times* reported last week on the reported fa... more »
31 Pilots Told Us What They Really Think About the F-35 Stealth Fighter
*John Venable* *Security, * Good news. *The F-35A’s radar effectively can shut down enemy fighter and surface-to-air radars without those adversaries becoming aware they are being electronically attacked. Coupled with stealth, this jet is all but invisible to enemy radars.* Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, this week declared the F-35A fighter jet ready for combat. While many pundits and politicians have questioned the worth of this jet, the only people who know the ground truth are the pilots themselves. *(This first appeared back in 201... more »
Battleships and Tiger Tanks: 4 of the Most Overrated Weapons of Ever Made
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Just not worth it? *Do you agree? * Throughout history, mankind has developed new and often deadly weapons for waging war. Some systems have proven to be effective in battle and have justifiably developed fearsome reputations for their brutal efficiency. Other times, weapons acquire fearsome reputations that are not wholly justified due to their high cost and lack of effectiveness. And some weapons fall into a strange category—holding a reputation completely out of proportion to their actual usefulness on the battlefield and are entirely overrated. Som... more »
It is in the very next step!
*Think* what a mighty army will come forth on this Earth when the sine wave of the revolutionaries of the Spirit--that sine wave passing through my heart, through the heart of the Messenger to your own--does deliver through our magazine the message that is so needed in this hour: the wielding of the sacred Word! It is the path of Mother, East and West. Cut through! Cut through! Cut through! my beloved…. Then see how all the worth is in the striving. Remember the principle of the teaching and the path of the Mother: not alone in the goal but in the ritual of attaining the g... more »
“8 is NOT Enough”: Disabled adults and their supporters demand more action on community housing from McNeil government
A letter signed by dozens of groups on behalf of more than 1,300 disabled adults waiting for housing called on the McNeil government Thursday to back up its earlier promise to find homes in the community for people who are needlessly institutionalized. Premier Stephen McNeil told journalists the “work is ongoing; we continue to work […]
Picture Of The Day
Trucks wait in a long queue at border customs control to cross into the U.S, caused by the redeployment of border officers to deal with a surge in migrants, at the Otay border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico April 3, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Trucks gridlocked at U.S.-Mexico borde*r (Reuters).
Canada’s Greatest Health Threat
“If Canada warmed up half a degree, people would be dropping dead in the street” This is sad, because we will all have to move to Canada shortly after the year 1913. The rest of the world will simply be … Continue reading →
Forty-Five Years Ago Today
Forty-five years ago today, I was a senior in high school, deciding where to go to college. I spent a few days in a dormitory at the University of New Mexico. It was cold, snowy and ugly – I hated … Continue reading →
A Century Of Consensus Science
Important disclaimer: you lack the credentials to question science. There is plant life on Mars but probably no animal life … a leading astronomer has reported Mars is alive 27 Oct 1954 – PLANT LIFE ON MARS – Trove Plant … Continue reading →
April 5th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #806
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday April 5th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Fox News Drives NY Times Into Paranoid Hysterics: ‘Destabilizing Democracies…Vilifying People Of Color’
PA Pundits - International at 2020 Climate Madness Looms – PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times Magazine staff writer Jonathan Mahler and media reporter Jim Rutenberg teamed on a colossal, three-part investigation of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire (and family drama), using the elderly mogul’s sale of his 21st Century Fox empire to Walt Disney as the catalyst for an incredibly noxious hit piece on […]
Yankees’ UN Climate Plan A Big Swing And A Miss
PA Pundits - International at 2020 Climate Madness Looms – PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Adam Houser ~ “It is high, it is far, it is…GONE!” For any New York Yankees baseball fan, that iconic home run line from broadcaster John Sterling will bring back years of memories from World Series and playoff runs past. Unfortunately, Sterling’s famous call fits more than just the Bronx Bombers’ knack for slugging […]
This U.S. Nuclear Device Assembly Facility Sits On A Quake Zone
*Warzone/The Drive:* Nuclear Device Assembly Facility In Nevada Desert May Be A Ticking Time Bomb (Updated) The fortress-like facility that holds nuclear material and high explosives wasn't designed to take the quakes the land it sits on can dole out. One of the most important and high-security facilities in the Department Of Energy's sprawling nuclear infrastructure portfolio could be a radiation hazard just waiting to occur according to the Chairman of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The fortress-like Device Assembly Facility (DAF) sits about 60 miles northwest o... more »
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 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': Australian 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 »
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