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Picture Of The Day
Rubble and damage in the Notre-Dame Cathedral is seen one month after the fire, in Paris, May 15. Philippe Lopez/Pool via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came form this photo-gallery .... *Inside Notre-Dame Cathedral* (Reuters). A personal observation. I am surprised that a lot of the rubble has not been removed.
Why China Will Lose More From This Trade War
*Tyler Cowen, Bloomberg:* *China Loses More From This Trade War* *It is vulnerable because it is a much poorer country with more fragile political institutions.* With the U.S.-China trade talks now at a halt, odds are that the recent U.S. tariffs on China will continue — and perhaps even rise and multiply. So it’s worth considering what effects those tariffs will have. One prominent argument, which can also serve as a criticism of President Donald Trump, is that the U.S. consumer is the loser. Yet in reality, China is probably in the more vulnerable position. To be clear, there a... more »
Killer who shot wife while she was sleeping jailed for 15 years
A Victorian man who shot his wife of 44 years twice in the head while she slept in an armchair, after she threatened to leave him, is sentenced to 15 years' jail.
WA Police seize $59 million worth of meth from Perth home, arrest five
West Australian police seize 59 kilograms of methamphetamine from a South Lake home south of Perth with an estimated value of $59 million, as investigations into a nationwide organised crime syndicate continue.
Woman left a little rattled by slithering bedfellow
As she settled in for a night in front of the telly, a woman in the Northern Territory discovers an unexpected bedfellow slithering beneath her pillow.
Kyrgios says Nadal lacks 'respect' while Djokovic has a 'sick obsession'
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Nick Kyrgios tells a New York Times podcaster what he really thinks about Novak Djokovic, whom he "can't stand", and "super salty" Rafael Nadal, who he says offers no respect and so gets none in return.
Counter-terrorism team brought in after Kerryn Phelps's children named in abusive email
NSW counter-terrorism police are investigating a homophobic email about federal member for Wentworth, Kerryn Phelps, which names her children.
Global Trade Collapsing To Depression Levels
Global Trade Collapsing To Depression Levels by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With the trade war between the US and China re-escalating once more, investors are again casting frightened glances at declining global trade volumes, which as Bloomberg writes today, “threaten to upend the global economy’s much-anticipated rebound and could even throw its decade-long expansion into doubt …
China Calls for ‘People’s War’ on US
RT America Published on May 15, 2019 Livid at President Trump’s threat of an additional $300 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods, Chinese media slammed the Trump administration’s “greed and arrogance” and placed blame for the US-China trade war squarely on Trump, calling for a “people’s war” to achieve China’s “legitimate interests.” Meanwhile President Trump …
US Embassy Closure Signals Iran Attack? US Pulls Diplomats from Iraq Over ‘Imminent’ Iran Threat
RT America Published on May 15, 2019 Rick Sanchez repeats his invitation to the New York Times journalist to enjoy a live primetime interview and explain his baseless report on RT’s 5G coverage. He then discusses the ongoing back and forth between the US and Iran and whether a new war in the Middle East …
Bio-Glue Sealing Gushing Wounds in Seconds Could Save Millions of Lives
RT Published on May 15, 2019 Chinese researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking ‘biological glue’ which could be the breakthrough needed to stop patients with gushing open wounds from bleeding out, buying trauma surgeons vital time to save lives. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ugz end
US Urges Personnel to Leave Iraq Hyping Tehran Threat, UK Commander Has Doubts
RT Published on May 15, 2019 ‘Leave Iraq now as fast as possible!’, that’s the dramatic warning that’s been issued by Washington to US employees in the country. It comes amid a heightened sense of urgency from the American side over what it calls the increased threat coming from Iraq’s neighbour, Iran. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ugh …
‘No One in Europe’ Wants Second Iraq: Austrian President Slams ‘Provocative’ US Iran Policy
RT Published on May 15, 2019 The US’ reckless maximum pressure campaign against Tehran and nations dealing with it is deeply provocative and hurts international relations, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said, warning against a major “crisis.” Speaking at a joint press conference with the Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Wednesday, Van …
Rouhani Adviser to Trump: ‘Looks Like You Are Going to Get War’ with Iran
Rouhani Adviser to Trump: ‘Looks Like You Are Going to Get War’ with Iran by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ In escalating sabre-rattling, Tehran’s ambassador to Britain also lashes Washington’s ‘theatrical maneuvers,’ but warns ‘Don’t test us’. – A close adviser to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned US President Donald Trump on Tuesday that it “looks like you are …
Trump Boxed in on Iran, as Putin Holds Key to Prevent War in Persian Gulf
The Duran Published on May 15, 2019 The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the rising tension between the United States and Iran, as the US has deployed an aircraft carrier group near the Iranian shores and sent B-52 bombers on patrol in the Persian Gulf. A recent “Gulf of Tonkin” like sabotage …
Can Palestinians Play Off Europe Against the US as Peace Plan Looms?
Can Palestinians Play Off Europe Against the US as Peace Plan Looms? by James Reinl, https://mondoweiss.net/ Against the gloomy backdrop of repeated diplomatic setbacks under the Trump administration, talks on Israeli settlements at the UN this month offered a brief ray of sunshine for the embattled Palestinian officials who showed up in New York. – …
Central Banks Are Buying Gold at the Fastest Pace in Six Years
Central Banks Are Buying Gold at the Fastest Pace in Six Years by Simon Black, https://www.sovereignman.com/ Earlier this month the World Gold Council published its quarterly report– and it shows that central banks and foreign governments from around the world are buying up gold at their fastest pace in six years. – This is pretty …
US Reportedly Warns EU Against Developing Own Arms Projects, Exposing NATO Rift
US Reportedly Warns EU Against Developing Own Arms Projects, Exposing NATO Rift by https://sputniknews.com/ US President Donald Trump has consistently criticised NATO, urging member states to boost their defence spending and accusing them of taking advantage of the United States. He, however, has been “very insulted” by European President Emmanuel Macron’s idea of creating a …
Gaza and Hamas: How Jason Greenblatt Facilitate Israeli Crimes
Gaza and Hamas: How Jason Greenblatt Facilitate Israeli Crimes by Basem Naim, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ Blaming Palestinians while facilitating Israeli crimes is the hallmark of US policy in the region. – Jason Greenblatt, the US special representative for international negotiations, recently wrote in the New York Times about the alleged role of Hamas in the humanitarian disaster …
UN Warns that Gaza Food Aid about to Run Out
UN Warns that Gaza Food Aid about to Run Out by Maureen Clare Murphy , https://electronicintifada.net/ Every one in two Palestinians in Gaza is food aid dependent, and the largest provider of humanitarian assistance in the territory is warning that it may soon be unable to provide that aid. – UNRWA, the United Nations agency …
US War with Iran Would be a Disaster with Ripple Effects that ‘Could Last Decades’
US War with Iran Would be a Disaster with Ripple Effects that ‘Could Last Decades’ by https://www.rt.com/ The situation around Iran has been cranked up to fever pitch, and another American war in the Middle East seems just around the corner – a war that spells devastation for both the region and Trump’s presidency, analysts …
Iran Says Trump Playing ‘Very Dangerous Game,’ Risking ‘Devastating War’
Iran Says Trump Playing ‘Very Dangerous Game,’ Risking ‘Devastating War’ by Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, https://www.usatoday.com/ Iran has threatened to resume higher enrichment of uranium in 60 days if world powers fail to negotiate new terms for its 2015 nuclear deal a year after President Donald Trump withdrew from the accord. (8 May) AP, AP …
Bank of America Betting Big on Immortality Industry
RT America Published on May 14, 2019 Who gets to live forever, though? Because if it’s everyone, we’re screwed. end
China Hits Back in Trade War by Raising Tariffs on US Goods
Channel 4 News Published on May 13, 2019 China has hit back against the US as the trade war between the world’s largest economies escalates. Donald Trump had warned China not to retaliate after he doubled tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion on Friday. US-produced meat, fruit juice and beer are among items now …
‘Maximum Restraint’: Europe Allies Reject US Escalation with Iran | Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English Published on May 14, 2019 The European Union has told the US Secretary of State that it fully supports the international nuclear deal with Iran and called on the United States to show maximum restraint. Mike Pompeo held talks with EU foreign ministers during an unexpected stopover in Brussels. The bloc’s foreign …
US-Led Coalition on ‘High Alert’ Over Possible Threats to US Forces in Iraq
US-Led Coalition on ‘High Alert’ Over Possible Threats to US Forces in Iraq by https://sputniknews.com/ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US-led coalition is on high alert as it monitors credible threats to American forces in Iraq, US Central Command spokesman Bill Urban said in a statement. – “OIR [Operation Inherent Resolve] is now at a high …
This Is The Reason Why The U.S. Is Increasing Its Military Presence In The Middle East Against Iran
Ali Nasiri, a former brigadier general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), previously head of this entity’s counterintelligence apparatus. Iran Commentary *The Lid:* *A Look At The Specific Intelligence Causing State Dept. Warning -Leave Iraq ASAP* The surprise announcement came from the State Department. *Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict.U.S. citizens in Iraq are at high risk for violence and kidnapping. Numerous terrorist and insurgent groups are active in Iraq and regularly attack both Iraqi security forces and civilians... more »
11 years of work becomes baseline for Washington Public Health Laboratories
You could say lab rats know what to expect because they know the history. “Laboratory Review of Foodborne Disease Investigations in Washington State 2007-2017” is all about using the past to prepare for the future. In Washington State, the Public Health Laboratories located in Shoreline, WA, expect to see about 3,000 notifiable enteric foodborne illnesses annually.... Continue Reading
Researchers analyze human diseases from bushmeat; cultural practices in play
Researchers have taken a step toward estimating the risk of disease transmission from wild meat consumption. The team, including members of the Wildlife Conservation Society, have presented a framework to quantify the risk of zoonotic disease transmission in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) bushmeat system and help improve understanding of the disease risk from such... Continue Reading
Authorities bust criminal ring dealing in ‘yellow gold’ aka fake olive oil
Authorities have dismantled an organized crime group trading in adulterated olive oil in Germany and Italy. The operation named “Oro Giallo” — Yellow gold in English — involving Europol, Eurojust, the NAS Carabinieri from Italy, the Italian public prosecution office of Foggia, and the tribunal of Darmstadt in Germany, led to the arrest of 24 people... Continue Reading
Video: Should Bill Nye Be That Upset?
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: Joe Bastardi talks about Nye’s profane eruption warning about climate change. ~ Media Editors ~ Read and View more informative articles and videos at The Patriot Post https://patriotpost.us/ https://patriotpost.us/subscribe
Tiger Forces to redeploy some units to northeast Latakia for important battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 A.M.) – A number of units from the elite Tiger Forces are heading to the northeastern Latakia front to help with the ongoing battle at the key town of Kabani, a source told Al-Masdar this evening. According to the source, the Tiger Forces will be tasked with helping the 42nd Brigade (Ghiath […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sudan Talks Collapse Between The Military And The Opposition
*BBC:* *Sudan crisis: Talks stall as military demands barricades removed* Talks on moving Sudan towards civilian rule have been suspended for three days by the country's military leaders, who demand protesters clear roadblocks. In a televised statement, the Transitional Military Council (TMC) said barricades outside a designated zone in Khartoum should be removed. The setback comes hours after the TMC and the opposition agreed a three-year transition period to civilian rule. Shots were fired on Wednesday as soldiers tried to clear barricades. Protesters in Khartoum said at least ... more »
Video: An Asian Immigrant Switches to Trump
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Daily Caller video columnist Lisa Smiley breaks down her top reasons for her vote. ~ Media Editors ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtfAhi_7K74 Video courtesy of The Patriot Post https://patriotpost.us/ https://patriotpost.us/subscribe
What Kind of Sacrifice Will You Make?
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The Left’s sacrifice of unborn children is a stunning contrast to the self-sacrifice of American Patriots. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” … Continue reading What Kind of Sacrifice Will You Make?
Video: Should Bill Nye Be That Upset?
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San Antonio Cooks Up Its Own “Green New Deal”
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By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ The recent defeat of New York Democratic Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal” in Congress may have given some the impression that her grandiose and bizarre scheme to transform the United States into a green Utopia was finished, once and for all. Nothing could be further from the truth. While … Continue reading San Antonio Cooks Up Its Own “Green New Deal”
Democrats And Republicans Are Intensely Polarized-- And The Injection Of Fascism Into The GOP Seems to Be Making It Impossible For the Country To Stay Together
Conservative Republican Max Boot is having a midlife crisis in real time and in full public view: Conservatism Has Become A Racket And Trump Is The Grifter In Chief. "You can debate when the conservative movement became a racket-- I nominate 1996, the year Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes created Fox News Channel to monetize right-wing outrage-- but there is no doubt it has long since passed that point," he wrote. "If you have any doubt, look at the recent revelations about the National Rifle Association, probably the single most powerful conservative lobbying group in America." T... more »
Is The U.S. Military Ready To Take On China's Military?
Image: U.S. Department of Defense *Cortez A. Cooper III, National Interest:* *Is the U.S. Military Ready to Take on China's Armed Forces?* *Here's what we know.* Americans are slowly but undeniably facing a new reality in global great power relations that will define the trajectory of U.S. foreign policy for the foreseeable future. The 2017 U.S. National Security Strategy and 2018 National Defense Strategy mark an acknowledgment by not only the current administration but also a broad, bipartisan swath of government and private sector entities that China's increasing swagger as it ... more »
Police union head 'proud' of officers involved in botched Melbourne raid
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Wayne Gatt says he is "proud" of the way officers handled a botched raid in Fitzroy that left an innocent man with a broken arm and serious shoulder injuries.
Why is the US so afraid of a Chinese-owned gay dating app?
Imagine a foreign power knowing your HIV status or sexual preferences and then potentially blackmailing you. That's what the US fears could happen with Grindr.
Sharma says Shorten-Morrison contest is 'focusing minds' in Wentworth
After emerging victorious in a by-election seven months ago sparked by Malcom Turnbull's resignation from Parliament, independent MP Kerryn Phelps is facing the fight of her life to retain the formerly Liberal-held seat.
All aboard the democracy tram as candidates ride to election day
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Dance challenges, singing and being interviewed on a moving tram mark the final week of election campaigning in Adelaide, as several politicians try presenting their human side.
The lowest blow of this election campaign didn't come from politicians
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The real estate industry is protecting its interests by disseminating anti-Labor material to confused and often anxious renters, writes Danielle Wood.
'Inflicted unimaginable grief': Man jailed for life over drunken murders of wife, mother-in-law
A father who drunkenly stabbed his wife and mother-in-law to death in far north Queensland is sentenced to life in jail for their murders, with a non-parole period of 30 years set.
Behind the scenes of Kate Miller-Heidke's pre-Eurovision interview
Australian Story producer Kirstin Murray recaps her day interviewing singer-songwriter Kate Miller-Heidke, as the musician talks about her career and personal life highs and lows in the lead-up to her Eurovision performances in Tel Aviv.
Your cheat sheet to every party running in the Senate this federal election
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If you're trying to sort your Liberal Democrats from your Democratic Labour Party, go no further. Here is a list of every party running for a Senate seat this election, summed up in a sentence each.
Bad hair days no longer get this town in a tizz
After 25 years without a hairdressing salon the locals of Wedderburn in central Victoria finally open their own community enterprise.
Teacher back at work after being stood down for restraining student during brawl
A West Australian teacher stood down after intervening in a school brawl, which was caught on video, has been given a hero's welcome upon his return to work.
26 days and counting: Australian man on hunger strike in Bulgarian prison
Jock Palfreeman, who is serving a 20-year jail sentence for murder in Bulgaria and has been called a "human rights hero" for his work advocating for prisoner rights, is refusing to eat in a show of defiance against the country's justice system.
Rwandans once accused of butchering tourists secretly brought to Australia
Two Rwandan men accused of hacking tourists to death in a Ugandan national park in 1999 are now in Australia after being brought from the US as part of a refugee swap discussed by Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump.
Rise in unemployment drives Aussie dollar to three-year low
It is certainly not the result the Reserve Bank was looking for, with unemployment edging up for the second consecutive month and the number of jobless Australians pushing past 700,000.
President Trump and First Lady Melania Celebrate White House Historical Association Dinner…
This evening President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump host the 2019 White House Historical Society Association Dinner. . [Transcript] East Room – THE FIRST LADY: Good evening. Please, sit down. The President and I are delighted to be with … Continue reading →
Trusting the State: the Stock Market Case
Recent stock market gyrations illustrate one interesting phenomenon. Each time the administration promises an easing in the “trade tensions” it itself created, the stock market picks up. Every time the promises are not realized, the market drops. And the process starts again. Today’s Wall Street Journal writes (“Stocks Turn Higher on Trade Hopes,” May 15, […] The post Trusting the State: the Stock Market Case appeared first on Econlib .
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 134 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Kitten Stowaways Found After Long Journey in Steel Column
Five kittens that stowed away on a 400-mile trip to San Diego are looking for new homes.
Watch Russia's Very Own 'F-16' Wipe Out Some Enemy 'Armor'
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * [image: A MIG-29 fighter aircraft prepares before take off at a military air base in Vasylkiv, Ukraine, August 3, 2016. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich] We have the video... *Aside from typical modernization improvements in updated avionics and increased ECM (electronic countermeasures) tools, the SMT introduces a new antenna array better suited for detecting ground targets.* *(This first appeared last month.)* As with many of Russia’s most prolific aircraft, the MiG-29 has spawned numerous variants four decades of service. Originally intended as an superio... more »
Take Note, China: How the Army Is Getting Ready for "High-Intensity Warfare"
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Army for the first time since the Vietnam War has practiced firing howitzers from landing craft. The U.S. Army for the first time since the Vietnam War has practiced firing howitzers from landing craft. The training could help the ground combat branch’s artillery crews prepare for high-intensity warfare in the Pacific region. The training took place on April 21, 2019, when five Army LCM-8 landing craft from the 1098th Transportation Detachment of 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary) sailed from Ft. Eustis in Virginia, to Camp Lejeune, Nor... more »
Competition and collaboration
I am reading a wonderful book on the life of Paul Simon. His story of dedication and diligence to his craft is an amazing read. He is a highly competitive, yet very collaborative professional. And, he notices these qualities in … Continue reading →
Abortion: Not a Reproductive Right
[image: abortion-not-a-reproductive-right] Reproductive rights? Killing a babe in the womb isn’t reproducing anything but dead babies.
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 11 "Under the peach tree"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will continue the tale in a tale for this year’s first tale, the tale of King Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the eleventh episode or episode no.189 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. [image: Persian miniature] Persian miniature *Azad lost his fortune. He be... more »
China’s Huawei, and 70 Affiliates, Placed on U.S. Trade Blacklist….
The overall strategery here is brilliant. After two years of rope-a-dope…. Trump exits the corner for the championship rounds in the trade fight: First the body blow, China boxed-in with trade confrontation and consequences of retreat from agreement (Mnuchin and … Continue reading →
The closely guarded secret of Kate's soaring Eurovision success
Its giant sway poles have featured at AFL grand finals and major concert tours, but the Melbourne company behind the apparatus says taking centre stage at Eurovision has been its biggest coup.
German biscuit heiress apologises for remarks over Nazi-era forced labour
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The heiress of a German biscuit empire apologises for remarks that played down the hardship suffered by dozens of forced labourers who worked at the family business under Nazi rule.
Labor vows to protect artists' copyright in a policy paper that's missing creative credits
The Coalition hasn't released specific pre-election arts policies for 20 years, but while Labor promises fair pay for artists and to protect their copyright, it makes one major fail in the document it is using to promote the plan.
Police release CCTV footage of suspected hitman in park shooting
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Homicide detectives release CCTV footage of a man they are searching for in connection with a man being shot dead in a park in Melbourne's inner south last month.
'We've not heard anything about it': Sigma denies medicine mishandling
Sigma Healthcare boss Mark Hooper and chairman Brian Jamieson tell investors that management has never heard any reports from workers about the alleged mishandling of prescription drugs.
Golf cart for John Daly causes furore at US PGA Championship
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Golfing authorities allow John Daly to use a cart to get around the difficult Bethpage Black course for this week's US PGA Championship, and many — including Tiger Woods — aren't happy.
The Blame Game
*It's time to sharpen your knives*. Take them to a leather strop when you're finished with your stone work and bring them to a molecule thickness...sharper than a razor. She wasn't wrong.A reckoning is what we've been asking for and it's coming. It always works the same way with conspirators. The key is the grand jury. It's a secret proceeding with only the prosector, the witness and the jury. There is no Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination and there is no right to have your attorney present. In fact, if you're a conspirator -- can you trust your attorney? Who does your... more »
AG Barr Appoints New Headhunter
President Donald Trump and other Republicans have called for a special counsel to “investigate the investigators” after special counsel Robert Mueller’s report found that the president’s campaign did not collude with Russia to influence the 2016 presidential election. “I became President of the United States in one of the most hard fought and consequential elections in the history of our great nation .From long before I ever took office, I was under a sick & unlawful investigation concerning what has become known as the Russian Hoax. My campaign was being seriously spied upon by int... more »
Nanny state blue cards could catch Bill Shorten
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, under amendments to “blue card’ child contact laws, could be prevented from visiting schools or children’s sports events in Queensland. The Queensland Parliament today is debating ‘blue card’ amendments in a move to cast a wider net to cover more professionals and others who through their work or sport come into […]
The Next CBO Director
My friend and former CEA colleague Phill Swagel has been appointed the next director of the Congressional Budget Office. A great choice!
Defensive Certiorari Grants
Supreme Court watchers know all about "defensive certiorari denials." This is when a Justice votes to deny review of a case because she is worried that a grant will lead to a bad outcome on the merits. The Alabama abortion law just enacted may present the opposite situation. The lower courts will make quick work of the statute, relying on *Roe v. Wade *and *Planned Parenthood v. Casey*. Then Alabama will file a certiorari petition. At first glance, you might think that the four liberal Justices would vote against review, fearing that the Court will overrule these cases. They may in... more »
IPSOS Poll: Sleepy 32%, Crazy 14%, Spank Me 7%, How 7%…
Reuters/Ipsos national polling shows there are only four or five viable Democrat candidates in the race. Biden and Bernie lead, and everyone else is way far behind. With this level of inability to gain traction, if there isn’t another walk-on … Continue reading →
BREAKING: U.S. Embassy Staff Told to Leave Iraq as War Rhetoric Aimed at Iran Intensifies
*21WIRE* | US pulling its diplomatic assets out of Baghdad, blaming an unspecified threat from Iran.
The U.S. Empire Wants Us to Hate and Fear China’s Government
Americans are being manipulated by a campaign to make us consent to what’s effectively a paradigm of constant war with China. It’s not a clearcut case of preparing the public for a direct military invasion against the targeted country, as was the case with the Iraq WMD hoax. It’s the same situation to that of the U.S. empire’s recent campaign against Russia: a series of media demonizations against the disfavored country, which manufacture support for… The post The U.S. Empire Wants Us to Hate and Fear China’s Government appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
US House Judiciary Committee Chair Nadler Statement on WH Letter Demanding the Judiciary Committee End Obstruction, Corruption & Abuse of Power Investigation
US House Judiciary Committee “Chairman Nadler’s Statement on WH Letter Demanding the Judiciary Committee End Obstruction, Corruption & Abuse of … Continue reading →
Did the Wall GoFundMe Founder Use the Money to Buy a Yacht?
We found no evidence Brian Kolfage purchased a yacht or any other personal items with money raised for building a border wall.
Did the FBI Discover a ‘Homegrown Islamic Terror Compound’ in Alabama?
Reports emerged in spring 2019 that linked a 2-acre plot of land near Tuskegee with a bizarre, sprawling terrorism and kidnapping investigation.
Did New Mexico Make Ramadan a State Holiday?
Most state workers would likely welcome an extra four weeks off per year.
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide: Whither Jihadism in China?
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide: Whither Jihadism in China? Publication: China Brief By: Jacob Zenn The Jamestown Foundation Introduction—Ethnic Conflict in Xinjiang and the Government’s Response Over the past year, political re-education camps in the western Xinjiang Province of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have attracted much international attention due to allegations that […]
President Trump Declares National Emergency Over Telecoms Threats
*CNBC: **Trump declares national emergency over threats against US technology amid campaign against Huawei* * President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared a national emergency over threats against American technology, the White House said. * The move, done via executive order, is expected to precede a ban on U.S. firms doing business with the Chinese telecommunications company Huawei. * The announcement comes as the U.S and China remain locked in a trade dispute. President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared a national emergency over threats against American technology, the White H... more »
Angela Merkel on US as one global adversary; Dolkun Isa
* In* February this year Interpol withdrew the red-corner notice against Dolkun Isa. China responded angrily. Chinese foreign ministry issued a statement saying, China expresses its dissatisfaction at Interpol revoking the notice for Dolkun Isa. Dolkun Isa is a terrorist as determined by the Chinese government. Meng Hongwei is said to have been on the radar of Xi Jinping administration of China for allowing withdrawal of the red-corner notice against Dolkun Isa. The Chinese intelligence personnel were keeping an eye on the movements of Meng Hongwei. https://www.indiatoday.in... more »
Lack of inspection prompts recall of yellow walking fish, aka catfish
A California company today recalled more than 36,000 pounds of yellow walking fish imported from Vietnam because it wasn’t inspected as required by federal law. Crab House Trading Corp. of Los Angeles, CA, distributed the frozen Siluriformes product, specifically yellow walking fish, that was produced without the benefit of federal inspection, according to the USDA’s... Continue Reading
FDA warns against tahini linked to Salmonella outbreak; no recall yet
Federal officials issued a multi-state Salmonella outbreak alert related to tahini products late this afternoon, urging consumers to avoid certain brands. The FDA has requested that the products be recalled, but as of the posting of the alert, no recall had been initiated. Public health officials in New York tested samples of “Karawan and Halva”... Continue Reading
Second salad recall posted for undeclared fish in packaged salads
For the second time in less than 24 hours H.E.B brand pre-packaged salads are being recalled in Texas because they contain undeclared anchovies, which is a violation of federal law because they are known allergens. MIBO Fresh Foods LLC of Fort Worth is recalling almost 1,500 pounds of salads because of misbranding, which is the... Continue Reading
The B-52 Bomber Will See 80 Years of Service
*David Axe* *Security, * For the second time in four years, the U.S. Air Force has pulled an old B-52 heavy bomber from storage at the Pentagon’s airplane “boneyard” in Arizona and upgraded the once-dormant plane for active service. For the second time in four years, the U.S. Air Force *has pulled* an old B-52 heavy bomber from storage at the Pentagon’s airplane “boneyard” in Arizona and upgraded the once-dormant plane for active service. The Air Force’s effort to regenerate the eight-engine B-52 underscores the type’s importance as the flying branch revamps its bomber fleet for ... more »
McKinsey Pete-- Fading
Remember when everyone had to learn how to spell Buttigieg because it looked like McKinsey Pete was a real contender? Don't worry if you didn't quite get the knack yet. This was a *NY Post* headline yesterday: Buttigieg receives 0 percent support from likely black voters in South Carolina: poll. African-Americans make up about two-thirds of the Democratic primary vote in South Carolina. Some think God took a rib out of Obama and created Status Quo Joe in 2006. Wait 'til they start learning about how long racist record before there was an Obama! Obama was still in elementary school ... more »
"How It Really Is"
Better remember that "What goes around, comes around." Usually with a vengeance...
"The Nice Thing About Donald Trump…"
*"The Nice Thing About Donald Trump…"* By Bill Bonner "In the fire of spring Your winter garment of repentance fling: The bird of time has but a little way To flutter – And the bird is on the wing." – Omar Khayyám, "Rubáiyát" PARIS – "We are sitting at a sidewalk café in the 7th arrondissement. The sun is shining. People come and go; endless streams from the left and the right. Couples sit chatting at the adjacent tables. Groups of colleagues take a break from work. And students stop to have a cigarette between classes. There are tourists, too, with their maps and water bottles, maki... more »
Victorian man arrested over Adelaide grandmother's cold case murder
A Mildura man is arrested and appears in a Melbourne court over the cold case murder of Adelaide grandmother Beverley Hanley.
The Sun’s Recent Magnetic Storm Bodes Asking About EMFs, RFs and 5G
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich The largest magnetic storm in two years, which hit Earth on Tuesday, is no joke, Russian scientists warned, saying that... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 15, 2019
*Arie Egozi and Colin Clark, Breaking Defense*: *Leaks, Drones, Mystery Attacks: US-Iran Tensions Boil Hot, But…* *As troops and hardware are on the move in the Gulf, diplomats signal that no one is eager for war. * TEL AVIV: In a rapid-fire series of events, Iran has reportedly rolled large numbers of missiles into the open, potentially signaling to American forces they can overwhelm them if necessary. Elsewhere, its drones have reportedly attacked Saudi Arabian oil facilities, and American B-52s were shown yesterday taking off from a base in the Persian Gulf. Back in Washingt... more »
Shorten to invoke Whitlam as leaders make their final campaign pitches
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten will attempt to invoke the spirit of Gough Whitlam's "It's Time" speech as he and Prime Minister Scott Morrison make their final pitches to voters today.
US refuses to endorse Ardern's 'Christchurch Call' to tackle online extremism
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The Trump administration snubs a global effort to stop internet platforms being used to spread hate, organise extremist groups and broadcast attacks, citing respect for "freedom of expression and freedom of the press".
Global markets rise after reports Donald Trump will delay auto tariffs
More conciliatory comments from Washington and Beijing, and reports the US will delay tariffs on European car imports, delivered a boost to markets overnight despite weak economic data.
Trump signs executive order allowing US to ban Huawei equipment
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US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency that bars US companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk.
Visa overstayers fly under the radar during federal election campaign
While major political parties often talk about asylum seekers and border protection, what about people who don't leave after their visas expire?
No plan B for Porter: Next generation of Liberal leadership hangs in the balance
For the Liberal Party, there's more than just this election on the line come Saturday — some of the party's future leaders are fighting for their political lives.
Farmer gets leg stuck in machinery, amputates it with a pocket knife without even passing out
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A US farmer says he had "no other choice" but to cut off his own mangled leg with a pocket knife after it became trapped in a grain auger.
Window cleaners rescued from swinging scaffold atop 50-storey skyscraper
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Two window washers in Oklahoma City are rescued after the lift they were working on started swinging out of control from a crane on top of a 259-metre-tall building.
Water deficiency declared on WA's south coast amid animal welfare concerns
The Western Australia State Government will now supply water to affected farms where, in some cases, record-low rainfall has persisted, and damaging floods in early 2017 were the last significant rainfall event.
Sanders and AOC’s Elitist Credit Card Caps
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have announced plans to introduce legislation that would limit the interest rate that credit card companies are allowed to charge customers. Although there is currently no federal limit, some state governments have limits. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez propose capping the annual rate of interest on credit card debt […] The post Sanders and AOC’s Elitist Credit Card Caps appeared first on Econlib.
Did The New York Times Portray Patients of Environmental Illnesses As “Commies?”
By Patricia Burke It’s that time of the year when we recognize environmental sensitivities, and the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal took... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 5/15/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "ALERT! The President Is Correct. A Fed Rate Cut Is Needed NOW" - 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/ • "Stocks rose today and why? Well no reason really. But it’s certainly great news. Good news is good news. Bad news is good news. No news is good news. Everything is awesome." "China U.S. Trade Conflict Could Result In MASSIVE Widespread Store Closures!" • Global T... more »
Cast Your Buckets Down Where You Are
Have young Black professionals at Historically Black Colleges and Universities been working too hard ‘on the wrong side of the boat?’ Have we reached a point where we are casting all of our nets with no avail? For some of us, the short answer can often feel like yes. For the rest of us, typically the upper-side of the Millennial Generation, the answer is found in navigating ‘the system.’
Legislators Propose Commission on Social Status of Black Males
Noting that 2019 marks the 400th year since the first enslaved Africans arrived on North American soil, members of Congress and leaders of organizations that serve young Black males gathered outside the U.S. Capitol building Tuesday afternoon to announce the introduction of a House resolution to create a Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.
NCAA Forms Working Group to Examine Name, Image and Likeness
The decision by NCAA president Dr. Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors to appoint a working group to examine issues related to student-athlete name, image and likeness drew sharp reaction from academicians.
Justice Department: If FDA Regulated Execution Drugs, They Would Ban Them
The Justice Department drafted an opinion arguing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may not ban or regulate drugs used to execute prisoners. The post Justice Department: If FDA Regulated Execution Drugs, They Would Ban Them appeared first on Shadowproof.
Christian Villages Hit Along New 'Front Line' in Syria
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
Rebel militias caused the death of at least four Christian teenagers (three girls and a boy) and their teacher on Sunday. Artillery and missiles fired by rebel militias on the Syrian town of Al-Sqaylabiyeh, in the governorate of Hama, mostly inhabited by Orthodox Christians, continued on Monday 13 May.
The Daily Brief 2019-05-14
This is a summary of 25 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Latakia, Trump, US, Armenia, Hama, Idlib, Cuba, Venezuela, Europe, Russia, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Turkey, Golan, Israel, Aleppo, NATO, Serbia, Middle_East, Palestinians Killed, UAE. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Iraq, Syria, World-News, Gulf, Yemen, Turkey, Middleeast, Palestine Let us know […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reaches strategic mountain in southern Idlib: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army scored an important advance on Wednesday when their forces captured the imperative Huwayz area in the southwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian Army was able to break through the militant lines at Huwayz Tahtani earlier today, following a fierce battle […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In pictures: Russian Air Force scores direct hit on militant tank in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – Anna News Agency released a number of photos this week that show the Russian Air Force targeting and blowing up a militant tank in northwestern Hama. In the photos below, the Anna News pictures show the moment the Russian Air Force struck the militant tank, causing a massive explosion that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: IRGC commander says Iran is on the brink of full-scale war with US
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – A commander from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps allegedly said on Wednesday that his nation is on the brink of full-scale war with the United States. “We are on the cusp of a full scale confrontation with the enemy,” a Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander said on Wednesday. “The Islamic Republic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq to purchase Russian S-400 system
The Iraqi government has made a decision to purchase the S-400 missile systems from Russia, Iraqi Ambassador to Moscow Haidar Mansour Hadi said at a press conference following the eighth meeting of the Russian-Iraqi intergovernmental commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation held in Baghdad on April 23-25. “As for the missile defense systems, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump allegedly mulls booting Bolton over hawkish views on Iran, Venezuela
Donald Trump could be considering ousting National Security Adviser John Bolton over displeasure with him pushing for forceful regime changes in Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea, as well as attempting to draw the US into another war, The National Interest reported, citing two anonymous sources. According to the media outlet, he is currently the main driver of the Trump administration’s confrontations with countries around the world. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The core dilemma of our economics
Let's dive into some of the most fundamental aspects of the economics you rely upon. And this won't be dry! We'll get to the very heart of it. First though, a couple of political riffs. Like could Amy McGrath unseat Mitch McConnell? Look, I touted her to the sky. But like Beto, she did not win her intermediate goal. Still, I am inclined to say – you go grl. Love then money. This guts a core confederate incantation. States that voted Democrat in 2016 generally rely less on federal funding than Republican states. Thirteen out of the top 15 states found to be most dependent on the fed...more »
President Trump Declares National Emergency For Information and Communication Technology…
Here we go…. President Trump is laying the groundwork to ban telecommunication companies based on identified risk to national security (ie. Huawei). Nations who engage in 5-G technology agreements are on notice they may be cut-off from communication partnerships with … Continue reading →
Study: Statin Drugs Only Lower Cholesterol to Levels Advertised in Less Than 50% of Patients
Want to flip a coin on your health? Researchers assessing the effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs found that they didn’t work for 51% of the 165,000 patients studied (statins have to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by 40% after two years to be considered effective). We’ve reported previously about the many side effects and dangers of taking statins. We’ve also pointed out that conventional thinking supporting statins—lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol as a means of preventing cardiovascular disease—is outdated. With one in four Americans over the age of 40 taking a statin, ... more »
Gardasil Vaccine on Trial: Attorney Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Exposes Merck Corruption
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is one of the attorneys in the Jennifer Robi vs. Merck and Kaiser Permanente fraud case currently being litigated in Los Angeles Superior Court. This must-watch video, referencing much of the science presented as evidence during the trial, details the many problems with the development and safety of Merck’s third-highest grossing product, Gardasil. Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., CHD’s Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel, ask that you watch and share this video so that you, and others, may make an informed decision of whether or not to... more »
Alabama’s Governor Signs Abortion Ban into Law
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed the measure.
Officials: PG&E Equipment Sparked Deadly California Wildfire
The fire killed 85 people, making it the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in state history.
A Look at the Likely Court Fight Over Abortion Rights
Alabama’s virtual ban on abortion is the latest and most far-reaching state law seemingly designed to prod the Supreme Court to reconsider a constitutional right it announced 46 years ago in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
Is a Photograph of the So-Called ‘God Turtle’ Real?
While instances of pareidolia may be open to interpretation, the authenticity of this photograph is not.
Not Surprising — More Research Confirms WiFi Exposure Can Cause Irreversible Damage On Brains and Kids Are More Affected
By B.N. Frank Recently published research confirms older research – WiFi exposure isn’t good for brains or the rest of us. It’s also especially harmful... more »
Heavy snowfall and cold in Corsica, Bosnia and Croatia
December landscapes in the middle of May. Also the coldest first half of May since records began. “The intense snowstorm has completely surprised the inhabitants of the Croatian city of Sljeme, north of Zagreb. Very rare landscapes have even reached the French Corsica and Bosnia. The road leading to Sljeme was closed. Drivers were completely unprepared ... Read moreHeavy snowfall and cold in Corsica, Bosnia and Croatia The post Heavy snowfall and cold in Corsica, Bosnia and Croatia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Singapore Parliament Approves “Anti-fake News” Law, Raising Concerns About Free Speech
By Mong Palatino Singapore’s parliament approved the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) on May 8, 2019. Commonly known as the anti-fake news... more »
Laclau on Populism
Populist politics is back in a big way. Nigel Farage's Brexit Party is upsetting the polls based on a very simple premise: Leave won the 2016 EU referendum, and the parliamentary elites are taking your Brexit away from you. Crude, not strictly speaking true, *but effective*. How do you beat Farage, then? How can the populist surge be pushed back and the Brexit Party made as irrelevant as, say, Change UK? Unfortunately, there's no quick fix - an effective counter to far right populism doesn't begin in the period immediately prior to a set of elections. This we know, or at least shoul... more »
THIRTY YEARS AGO, DID TONY SCHWARTZ SAVE US FROM WAR WITH IRAN NOW?
I'm a congenital pessimist, but Yastreblyansky has me persuaded that President Trump isn't on the verge of going to war with Iran. It's not just that Trump disputed a report that said his White House is considering deploying 120,000 troops to Iran. There's also this: Retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane blasted the report that the Trump administration has updated plans to send more than 100,000 troops to counter Iran if necessary. “It’s a distortion of what really happens,” he said on “The Story with Martha MacCallum.” “The president doesn’t even know what they are talking about.” ..... more »
2,300 Years of Terror: Why You Don't Want to Fight an Elephant in a War
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Elephants were the tanks of the ancient battlefield. Elephants were the tanks of the ancient battlefield. An elephant charging into a group of soldiers or horses could decimate a formation. That’s assuming the sheer psychological impact of watching a giant war beast with pointy tusks—charging and shrieking like murder incarnate—didn’t first cause the opposing force to flee in terror. They could smash fortifications, impale people on their tusks, and stomp people to death under their huge feet and enormous weight. They towered over the battlefield. In ... more »
The U.S. Army Wanted This Weird Jump Jet (Until the Air Force Stopped Them)
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Here is what happenned. When one thinks of the U.S. Army, one generally doesn’t think of squadrons of jets flying around the battlefield. But at the height of the Cold War, the ground combat branch had its sights set on buying a fleet of jump jets. Though the Pentagon turned the U.S. Air Force into a separate service shortly after World War II, its ground-pounding cousins remained interested in helicopters and other flying machines. A decade later, Army aviators were hard at work with aircraft makers to cook up special craft that could land and take o... more »
Iran Wants a Way out of Crisis, but America Won't Give It One
*Alireza Ahmadi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Why is Washington putting Tehran in a corner? On the anniversary of America’s withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced a series of measures reducing Iran’s strict implementation of the deal. Iran’s policy up to this point had been characterized as trying to wait out the Trump administration, but with well over year left to 2020 election, it’s worth examining the ways in which this decision affects international d... more »
Bit Of Cold In California
California is at the start of a "Winter Storm" with Snow... in mid-May. Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- May 15, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *U.S. believes Iran encouraged tanker attacks: U.S. sources* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. officials believe Iran encouraged Houthi militants or Iraq-based Shi’ite militias to carry out Sunday’s attacks on four tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. government sources said on Wednesday. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity and who are familiar with U.S. national security assessments, said they viewed the attacks as a serious provocation by Iran which posed a significant threat to shipping. Iran rejects the allegation of Iranian involvement and Iranian For... more »
German Chancellor Merkel Says Europe Must Stand Up To China, Russia And The U.S.
‘There is no doubt that Europe needs to reposition itself in a changed world,’ said Merkel. Photograph: Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters *The Guardian:* *Merkel: Europe must unite to stand up to China, Russia and US* *German chancellor also shares views on Brexit and climate crisis in interview* Europe must reposition itself to stand up to the challenges posed by its three big global rivals, China, Russia and the US, Angela Merkel has said before her final European election as German chancellor. Facing challenges that range from Russian interference in elections to China’s economic clo... more »
Yoga instructor who went out for a hike in Maui is missing
Amanda Eller, 35, a yoga instructor living in Maui was reported missing on Thursday. Her family and friends haven’t heard from her since 7:03 a.m. on May 8th. “Police found her white Toyota RAV4 in the parking lot at Makawao Forest Reserve on Thursday morning at about 9:50 a.m. ‘Her car was there and her belongings […] The post Yoga instructor who went out for a hike in Maui is missing appeared first on Health Nut News.
Ohio school closed after enriched uranium discovered inside: ‘We aren’t prepared for something like this’
A middle school has been forced to close for the remainder of the academic year after enriched uranium and Neptunium 237 (a byproduct of nuclear reaction and plutonium production) were detected inside Zahn’s Corner Middle School in Piketon, Ohio. Both substances are radioactive and extended exposure can cause cancer. Officials are currently working to determine […] The post Ohio school closed after enriched uranium discovered inside: ‘We aren’t prepared for something like this’ appeared first on Health Nut News.
Eating Your Daily Gruel In London Might Just Get You a Trip to the Dungeon.
In our continuing attempt here at DMF to keep you abreast of the latest news in the annals of the decline of Western Civilization, we take you to the seat of the once great British Empire, London England, which is not so great anymore. The people who once tried to take away our guns sheepishly gave up their own, and who now get thrown people in jail for Facebook post. This comes to us from our friend Brian Anderson @ Def Con News: Here in America we worry about democrats trying to take away our 2nd Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Over in England, Royal subjects are not allow... more »
"Ardern is signing an agreement with an EU leader who is currently shooting protesters in the streets of Paris, and none of us really have any clue how it will impact our personal freedoms..." #QotD
*"Ardern is signing an agreement with an EU leader who is currently shooting protesters in the streets of Paris, and none of us really have any clue how it will impact our personal freedoms... No one yet has been able to define #HateSpeech. Not even the frauds our government pay to sit around dreaming up this stuff. Ardern said, You'll know it when you see it.' This is bad bad stuff."* ~ Dane Giraud *"Do you remember the politicians linking arms at the march, the opeds and cartoons after the Charlie Hebdo attack, fervently declaring commitment to freedom of expression and... more »
Labor keeps saying that everything is going up except your wages. Is that correct?
It's a claim Labor has used throughout the election campaign. But as RMIT ABC Fact Check finds out, it's one that doesn't stack up.
The 92yo truckie who brought his first Chev back to life
You never forget your first car and it seems some of us wish we never let it go, including this 92-year-old who bought back his first Chevrolet and restored it.
Citizen scientists encouraged to help uncover mysterious new cicadas
They are the unmistakable sound of summer and this year one of Australia's foremost cicada experts wants you to photograph the noisy creatures as he continues to document their broad diversity in Australia.
Water deficiency declared on WA's south coast amid animal welfare concerns
The Western Australia State Government will now supply water to affected farms where, in some cases, record-low rainfall has persisted, and damaging floods in early 2017 were the last significant rainfall event.
50 years ago Eurovision had a song about rape. It's been political ever since
Protesters disrupting Eurovision in Tel Aviv have been accused of defying the spirit of the song contest, but behind all the kitsch and glitz, it's always been political.
Parties vow to cut emissions while supporting NT fracking. Is that possible?
The environment and energy have emerged as two of the biggest issues ahead of Saturday's federal election. While that has seen the spotlight shone on Adani's proposed Carmichael Coal Mine, another sector evolving in the Northern Territory has flown quietly under the public's radar.
'That's not how life is going to go': Jackie is the age that doctors told her she was likely to live to
While doctors are positive about the future for people born with cystic fibrosis today, those already living with the disease face shorter life expectancies.
Water drought becomes money drought for many country towns
As the water dries up in drought-affected Australia, so does the money that keeps many country towns afloat.
Ignorant travellers pose billion-dollar risk to WA economy, quarantine officers say
Quarantine officials are warning that inexperienced travellers are putting WA's $8 billion agriculture industry at risk with tonnes of produce seized at borders.
How social media is helping strangers put food on the table
When single mum Megan Short realised she had no money or food to feed her daughter, she asked a group of strangers on social media for help. And she wasn't alone.
Tim Fischer says long, popular federal election pre-poll period 'poisoning' democracy
Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer says the three-week early voting period is bad for democracy, particularly in regional Australia.
Live: NSW Now: Northern beaches parents asked to rein in drunk kids attacking cops
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING:* Meanwhile Simon Bodie, a Sydney man who died in a seaplane crash off the Alaskan post, is described by his family as a "devoted father, successful businessman".
'Imitation' spirit and soft drink sold for $9.99 slammed by health officials
Health officials and the distilled spirits industry slam what they call an imitation vodka and rum deal, with soft drink, as akin to a deconstructed alcopop.
Three traits decide whether you're a good person — do you have them?
Psychology researchers have flipped their focus away from narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism to explore what characteristics are present in people who are the everyday saints around us. Maybe you're one of them?
'Bring extra towels': What housekeepers say about how hotel rooms are actually cleaned
How clean is your hotel room? Some housekeepers say the accommodation industry has some dirty secrets, as workplace rights advocates fear the sector is ripe for staff exploitation and rush jobs.
Alleged rape victim 'denied access to justice', Frecklington says amid call for CCC investigation
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington writes to the state's corruption watchdog seeking a probe into how evidence of an alleged gang rape was lost by police before the attackers were brought to justice.
Most Australians want Adani mine stopped, Vote Compass shows
The largest-ever survey on the proposed Adani coal mine reveals a majority of people think the multi-billion-dollar project should be scrapped but also shows a reverse NIMBY effect — the closer you get, the greater the support.
The right to be forgotten: How Google may be forced to remove you from the internet
That embarrassing post, cringe-worthy photo, or even something posted online by someone else, may soon be scrubbed from Google searches under new Australian measures proposed to mimic European laws.
US pulls embassy staff from Iraq amid concerns over 'confrontation' with Iran
Just In - 7 hours ago
Washington orders the departure of "non-emergency employees" from Iraq, and an Iranian commander warns of a possible "full-scale confrontation", as tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise.
Health jobs 'impossible to fill' as hospitals battle demand, union claims
As Tasmania deals with increasing demands on the health system, unions say it is "impossible to get positions filled" — but the Government denies there is a recruitment freeze.
Backpacker killer Ivan Milat diagnosed with terminal cancer
Australia's worst serial killer Ivan Millat is given a terminal diagnosis after lumps are found on his throat and stomach. He is unlikely to return to solitary confinement at Goulburn Supermax Jail.
Open Letter to Dr. Clark Blair, Nazi Principal
This is the email that I'd sent to the principal of the McFadden School of Excellence, the one that punished an 11 year-old girl for protesting students giving the Nazi salute at the encouragement of their teacher: "Dr. Clark Blair: How does it feel, knowing that your school is a national laughingstock and is much more sympathetic to the Nazi Party than the 11 year-old Gamble child who'd protested re-enactments of the man who'd killed over 6,000,000 Jews? Whether you know it or not, Mr. Gamble's series of posts on Twitter have gone viral and have been linked on Daily Kos... more »
Anonymous Gift Funds First Distinguished Professorship at the Eastman School of Music
The University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music will establish the Paul J. Burgett Distinguished Professorship as a result of a recent gift from two anonymous university alumni. The endowed fund not only honors the legacy of alumnus Paul Burgett, it recognizes his lifelong commitment to music and education and his 54 years serving at […]
FSU Professors Receive IES Grants to Advance Special Education Research
The Institute for Education Sciences (IES) has awarded Early Career grants to Drs. Laura Steacy and Jenny Root, who are both assistant professors of special education in the Florida State University College of Education. Steacy and Root will receive $500,000 each over a four-year period to research ways to support students with learning disabilities. Steacy’s […]
Pellissippi State Breaks Ground on Bill Haslam Center for Math and Science
Pellissippi State Community College broke ground Wednesday on its new, $27 million academic building, which will be named the Bill Haslam Center for Math and Science. The 82,000-square-foot Bill Haslam Center for Math and Science – named for the former governor of Tennessee – is expected to open for classes by fall 2021. Located on […]
Americans will pay....
Sign outside a restaurant in China informs the public that Americans must pay an extra 25 percent fee to dine. “If there is any inconvenience,” it says, “please consult the U.S. Embassy!”
Anne Lewis : STORY & VIDEO PODCAST | Asylum, terror, and the future
Based on case stories of Jennifer Harbury… Asylum, Terror, and the Future #1 Asylum Claim from Anne Lewis on Vimeo. By Anne Lewis | The Rag Blog | May 15, 2019 The problem, of course, lies with the realities concealed … finish reading Anne Lewis : *STORY & VIDEO PODCAST* | Asylum, terror, and the future
Plato and teaching Foreign Policy
I assigned Plato’s Theaetetus this semester in my foreign policy class. It was the very first thing we read in a course that included more standard text’s like Walter Russel Mead’s Special Providence, Tom Schelling’s Arms and Influence, and selections from Andrew Bacevich’s edited volume of primary sources, Ideas and American Foreign Policy. On first […]
A foot of snow for New Hampshire
Mt Washington,NH could see a foot (30 cm) of snow. Last night (May 14) Snow, mainly after 7pm. Patchy fog. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible. Tuesday Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches ... Read moreA foot of snow for New Hampshire The post A foot of snow for New Hampshire appeared first on Ice Age Now.
US Abandons Iraq Embassy: Real Threats Or War Propaganda?
The ducks are lining up for the warhawks aiming for Iran. Today the State Department announced that all non-essential personnel should leave the US Embassy in Baghdad. US allies are wondering where are these "increased threats"? Are the neocons about to get their Iran war? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Ex-Pastor Who Raped Adopted Daughter Receives Only 12 Years
More than 30 people showed up to support Richards at the sentencing last week.
Oral Argument Summary: Trump v. Committee on Oversight and Reform
E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse (Source: Wikimedia) On May 14, attorneys representing President Trump and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform argued before Judge Amit Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in *Trump v. Committee on Oversight and Reform*. The case is unprecedented. The sitting president of the United States and his businesses are suing a congressional committee to try to prevent that committee from obtaining documents and information from a third party—Mazars USA, Trump’s longtime accounting firm, which the committee served wi... more »
Biden Attacked for “Middle of the Road” Climate Policy
[image: deeply-flawed-candidate-joe-biden-now-faces-opposition-from-extreme-left] Democrat front-runner Joe Biden is facing accusations of being “middle-of-the-road” on climate policy. Given his gaffes and scandal-prone history, it’s a distraction the former vice-president can’t afford.
Big Tech Tyranny: Facebook Is at It Again, Trying to Sway an Election
[image: big-tech-tyranny-facebook-is-at-it-again-trying-to-sway-an-election] After suppressing conservative content during the 2018 election cycle, Facebook is now at it again. Just two weeks before the upcoming European elections, the “social media” behemoth has banned what *Breitbart* describes as “23 major populist Italian pages with 2.5 million followers.”
Administration Hawks Led by John Bolton Create Anti-Iran Military Plan
[image: administration-hawks-led-by-john-bolton-create-anti-iran-military-plan] On May 13, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan presented an updated military plan that included the possible deployment of 120,000 U.S. troops in the Middle East.
Monsanto Kept Dossiers On Influential People In France and Across Europe, Previously Paid Sir Richard Doll To Alter Scientific Research
By Aaron Kesel Bayer (Monsanto), the formerly merged company of potentially two of the evilest businesses in history is now under fire for keeping a... more »
President Trump Honors Peace Officers During Annual Memorial Speech – (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier today President Trump delivered a speech during the 38th annual National Peace Officers Memorial tribute. During remarks President Trump invited the family of slain police officer Ronil Singh to the podium. Singh was shot and killed in Newman, California … Continue reading →
Wild Free and Happy Sample 15
[Note: This is the fifteenth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild, Free, & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 201 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Smashing Limits* Fearless prey was a lucky but temporary windfall jackpot for migrating hominins. Another major asset was our ability to digest a highly diverse diet of plant... more »
ANAMURI llama a asostener la movilización popular contra TPP-11 en Chile
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
15-May-2019 Camila Montecinos (ANAMURI) analiza qué impactos puede traer el Tratado Transpacífico en la soberanía si se aprueba en el Senado.
Russian President Putin's Plane Was Escorted By Six Su-57 Jets (Video)
Путин прилетел в Ахтубинск, где осмотрит образцы перспективного вооружения. Борт номер один на подлете сопровождало звено из шести истребителей Су-57 pic.twitter.com/lrUPtlquLB — Кремлевский пул РИА (@Kremlinpool_RIA) May 14, 2019 *Warzone/The Drive*: *Half Of Russia's Su-57 Fleet Escorted Putin To Military Test Facility Ahead Of Pompeo Meeting (Updated)* The Russian leader very publicly inspected some of the country's most advanced aircraft and air defense systems. Russian President Vladimir Putin flew to the country's southwestern region today on board his IL-96-300PU president... more »
GHCN Version Anomaly Database Documentation
Some general documentation of the GHCN Versions Anomaly Analysis Databse. Continue reading →
What Fat Ba$tard Said....
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, third right, meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, center left, in Sochi on 14 May 2019. Photo: AFP / Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service / Anadolu Sometimes, you just have to shake your head. According to "The Saker's" post of today about yesterday's meeting in Sochi between Assholian Secretary of State Mike "Fat Ba$tard" Pompeo and Russian Federation Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the following exchange took place: "....Lavrov: I believe you don’t represent the South American region, do you? Pompeo: We represent the entire hemisp... more »
Cows Don't Fart-- They Belch... And Why Status Quo Joe Isn't a Credible Standard-Bearer For The Democratic Party
Bill McKibben, the country's foremost green energy expert and activist, wrote that Biden "is too stuck in the past to be a credible standard-bearer for the Democratic party." He doesn't understand anything about the climate crisis and thinks the solution is fracking. Like everyone concerned about climate policy, McKibben's internal alarm system went off Friday when Biden's brain trust said they're looking for a "middle ground" on climate. That's identical to what mainstream Republicans say-- and it doesn't exist. Biden likes fracking and nuclear energy and "a return to the all-of... more »
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