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Voting Advocates Sue Tennessee Over Tougher New Law
A foundation that promotes civic engagement among young Americans is among several groups that have sued to block enactment of a new Tennessee law that they contend would suppress voting on college campuses and elsewhere with strict new registration rules and substantial penalties for violating them.
Recognizing a Tyrant or Tyrant-To-Be
Societies are made of more than one individual. If a ruler governed only one individual, it would be easy to find whether or not he is a tyrant: just ask his single subject. Does “society” love its ruler? But in any actual country, the fact that a minority or even a majority of the ruled […] The post Recognizing a Tyrant or Tyrant-To-Be appeared first on Econlib.
New York Times: Venezuela’s Collapse Is The Worst Outside Of War In Decades
*New York Times:* *Venezuela’s Collapse Is the Worst Outside of War in Decades, Economists Say* Butchers have stopped selling meat cuts in favor of offal, fat shavings and cow hooves, the only animal protein many of their customers can afford. MARACAIBO, Venezuela — Zimbabwe’s collapse under Robert Mugabe. The fall of the Soviet Union. Cuba’s disastrous unraveling in the 1990s. The crumbling of Venezuela’s economy has now outpaced them all. Venezuela’s fall is the single largest economic collapse outside of war in at least 45 years, economists say. “It’s really hard to think of a... more »
Assyrian Stone Tablet Traces Early Christianity in China
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
Syriac, the classical Assyrian language, on the bottom of the stele, explains the names of missionaries and local landscapes. ( Xi'an Beilin Museum)When did Christianity first appear in China? Well, you may come across a much reasonable answer by examining the over 4,000 stone tablets at Xi'an Beilin Museum, or Stele Forest, located in northwest Chi
New Zealand Primary School Adds Assyrian New Year to Curriculum
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
( AINA)(AINA) -- The Holy Cross Primary School in Wellington, New Zealand has begun teaching the Assyrian New Year (Akitu) to junior students as a subject through the Intensive Oral Language program to learn about the Assyrian culture, language and heritage.
our make-believe president starting war with real-life and real-dead soldiers
My niece is on one of the carriers and my nephew, her elder brother, is probably going to be deployed. I use the word “my” as though I own them, (I don’t) or that I am the only person facing this (I’m not) BUT Trump makes sure that none of ‘his’ relatives especially his sons... more »
School Intimidated Into Dropping Daily “God Bless America” Declaration
[image: school-intimidated-into-dropping-daily-god-bless-america-declaration] A Pennsylvania school principal has been forced to stop saying “God Bless America,” thanks to the empty intimidation of an atheist-agnostic group.
SAT Made PC: “Adversity Score” Implemented to Increase “Diversity”
[image: sat-made-pc-adversity-score-implemented-to-increase-diversity] Got adversity? If so, you’ll be advantaged when your Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score is assessed. That is, if you’ve experienced “adversity” as the social engineers define it.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Says Talks With Opposition Have Begun Well
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has said Norway talks sought to 'build a peaceful agenda' for the crisis-stricken country in political turmoil *Daily Mail*: *Venezuela's Maduro puts on a show of force with his soldiers and thanks Norway for peace talks as fuel shortages spark anger in crisis-stricken country* * Norway's foreign ministry said on Friday the talks were in an 'exploratory phase' * Representatives arrived in Oslo this week in an attempt to end months of tension * It comes after angry drivers queued for hours for fuel after gasoline shortages Venezuela's President... more »
Austria Rocked By Corruption Scandal After Vice-Cancellor Caught On Camera Promising Public Contracts To A Woman Posing As A Russian Backer
*The Guardian:* *Austrian coalition in crisis after vice-chancellor resigns over secret video* Far-right party leader appeared to offer contracts in return for campaign help The fate of Austria’s coalition government is in the balance after the far-right vice-chancellor resigned over a video that appeared to show him promising public contracts to a woman posing as a Russian backer, in return for help in his election campaign. The Freedom party (FPO) leader, Heinz-Christian Strache, told a press conference in Vienna on Saturday that he had been the victim of a “targeted political... more »
Russia Got Its Hands on This 'Mini SR-71' Mach 3 Spy Drone (To Steal Its Secrets)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1274488] A crazy Cold War story. *Once the unmanned aircraft returned to base, the film canister would be ejected and land by parachute, after which the drone itself would land.* In November 1969, the U.S. Air Force sent Russia an early Christmas gift. It was a sleek flying machine that bore an uncanny resemblance to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane. The American generosity was purely unintentional. The aircraft was actually a cutting-edge drone dispatched on a mission to photo... more »
All the Ways Russia or China Could Sink a Navy Aircraft Carrier (Thousands Dead)
*Robert Farley* *Security, * And it would mean all out war. *Much smaller ships have survived such hits, as have civilian tankers similar in size to CVN-78. Nevertheless, even a nonfatal cruise missile hit would probably result in severe damage to the flight deck, impeding or completely stopping flight operations.* Aircraft carriers have been the primary capital ship of naval combat since the 1940s, and remain the currency of modern naval power. But for nearly as long as carriers have existed, navies have developed plans to defeat them. The details of these plans have changed ov... more »
Why New Submarines Alone Won't Save Taiwan from China
*Wu Shang-su* *Security, * They can help, but they are no game-changer for Taipei. After its long request for additional submarines, Taiwan has somehow progressed towards its goal. On May 9, the groundbreaking ceremony of the shipyard for building submarines in Kaohsiung represented a milestone for Taiwan’s indigenous project. After the fleet is completed, the asymmetrical nature of the submarines vis-à-vis the Chinese major surface naval ships would strengthen Taipei’s deterrence against Beijing. The underwater environment also makes the fleet generally free from air cover. In t... more »
On cult leadership
Andrew Scheer's scheming with oil lobbyists in advance of this fall's federal election has received at least some attention. But it's worth pointing out just how drastic a step Scheer has taken in aligning himself with a shadowy group trying to push dirty energy sources as "miracles" rather than commercial substances. By way of background, I'll suggest that for the most part, the public face of oil industry lobbying has involved appeals (even if often inaccurate ones) to what might at least be considered rational instincts. To be clear, it's long been tiring to hear the constant dr... more »
30th anniversary of the Tianamen Incident next week
Taipei, May 18 (CNA) *Pro-democracy* advocates and activists marked the 30th anniversary of the Tianamen Incident at an international conference in Taipei Saturday, urging the world not to forget the bloody crackdown and keep on working toward the sustainable growth of democracy around the world. Larry Diamond, a professor of sociology and political science at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, said at the conference that China has tried to systematically erase the world's memories of the student-led pro-democracy uprising that took place on Beijin... more »
Center for Education Reform Doesn't Love Bernie
If you have any doubts about the effect of Bernie Sander's education proposals, Jeanne Allen of the Center for Education Reform tossed off a somewhat apoplectic newsletter after Sanders went public. Here's some sample frothing: *Sanders’ comments - yelling about transparency (which of course exists) or regulation (which charters have plenty of!) and accountability (which is the very essence of charters) - are almost as bad as when Randi Weingarten, AFT Union’s leader, called charters the polite second cousin of segregation.* But transparency doesn't exist for charters, charters hav... more »
Bernie Sanders' Education Platform Doesn't Suck
The big headline on Friday was that Bernie Sanders was going to call for a ban on for-profit charters, and if the story had stopped there, I would be unimpressed. Hillary Clinton managed to condemn for-profits, and while that's a nice low-hanging fruit for politicians to grab, regular readers of this blog know that a non-profit charter is usually just a for-profit charter with a good money laundering system. The good news, however, is that the story didn't end there. In fact, some of the other details in the coverage were far more encouraging than the headline. "Doesn't suck" is a l...more »
BWorld 328, Innovation, competitiveness and development in Asia
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last Friday, May 17, 2019. I forgot to mention the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS, Malaysia) as co-sponsor of the seminar when I submitted my paper to my editor. IDEAS helped a lot in organizing that event. Kuala Lumpur — I just attended the “Asian think tanks dialogue on Innovation, Competitiveness and Development” in Kuala Lumpur sponsored by the Geneva Network (UK). The event, last Wednesday, was attended by mostly free market-oriented and independent think tank leaders with participants from China, India, Indonesia, Mal... more »
Highly processed food makes you gain weight, but not for the reasons you think
When scientists compared an ultra-processed diet to an unprocessed one — matched calorie for calorie — the processed food still caused people to gain weight. Why?
Stanley Black and Decker Announces North Texas Plant, 500 Jobs
Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker plans to open a manufacturing plant in North Texas and create about 500 jobs.
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Stewart Elgie and Nathalie Chalifour write about the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal's recognition of the importance of action on our climate crisis. Alexis Wright comments on the need for global action to address the common global problem of impending climate breakdown. Brian Eckhouse points out how China is making a massive investment in electric buses. Rob Nikolewski reports on a first federal push toward zero-emission vehicles in the U.S., while Liam Denning points out the important effect of more ambitious state-level initiatives (parti... more »
Australia's Ruling Coalition Retain Power In Surprised Re-Election Win
*Daily Mail:* *'This has been a tough campaign': Emotional Bill Shorten RESIGNS as Labor leader with wife Chloe at his side after humiliating defeat - after Scott Morrison's shock election win* * Scott Morrison will stay on as Prime Minister after the Coalition secured an election win on Saturday night * Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has conceded defeat and confirmed he would resign as Labor Party leader * Labor and Mr Shorten went into the night as favourites to win, but suffered unexpected losses in Queensland * The Liberals did not emerge unscathed either, with former prime min... more »
Two Calls for Tech Regulation: The French Government Report and the Christchurch Call
The rush to bring law and order to online spaces is well and truly on. Two important documents on the topic of online speech regulation have come out of Paris in the past week alone. The first is a French government-commissioned report exploring a “general framework for the regulation of social networks.” The mission team that wrote the report spent two months working with representatives of Facebook, which the French government hailed as “unprecedented collaboration with a private operator.” This interim report to the French secretary of state for digital affairs, and the final r... more »
Prescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings...
*I have been remiss in my duty and I apologize.* With Facecrap, Twitter, and Instagram dominating the ethernet, it behooves us to share, link, and comment on good content. I have fallen short of my own advice. Ammo.com has developed into an important voice in the battle for the soul of America. They also encourage you to link or reproduce *in full* their articles - and I thank them. I'm going to get you started with their latest *very* important article, *Prescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings* and then I'm going to send you o... more »
800 hospitals are joining forces to make their own drugs and upend the generic pharma business. They just revealed the 2 treatments they plan to make first.
https://www.businessinsider.in/800-hospitals-are-joining-forces-to-make-their-own-drugs-and-upend-the-generic-pharma-business-They-just-revealed-the-2-treatments-they-plan-to-make-first-/articleshow/69335810.cms Advertisements
Raising Your Vibration – How To Crack Open Your Pineal Gland
https://wakeup-world.com/2014/09/08/raising-your-vibration-how-to-crack-open-your-pineal-gland/
17 psychological tricks to make people like you immediately.
https://www.businessinsider.in/17-psychological-tricks-to-make-people-like-you-immediately/articleshow/51835050.cms
17 psychological tricks to make people like you immediately.
https://www.businessinsider.in/17-psychological-tricks-to-make-people-like-you-immediately/articleshow/51835050.cms
10 Facts Most Americans Are Too Fearful To Face
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2015/08/14/10-facts-most-americans-are-too-fearful-to-face/
Could #Copper Toxicity Be at the Root of Your Chronic Fatigue, Depression and Poor Immune Function?
https://wakeup-world.com/2017/11/16/could-copper-toxicity-be-at-the-root-of-your-chronic-fatigue-depression-and-poor-immune-function/
It’s not just soda: Drinking too much fruit juice (or any sugary drink) linked to premature death risk
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/17/health/fruit-juice-sugary-drink-early-death-study/index.html?utm_source=fbCNNi&utm_content=2019-05-17T15%3A17%3A02&utm_medium=social&utm_term=link
The solution to make America physically active.
https://qz.com/quartzy/1615436/the-solution-to-make-america-physically-active/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=partner-share&utm_campaign=partner-bbc
Finland is winning the war on fake news. Other nations want the blueprint
https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2019/05/europe/finland-fake-news-intl/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=fbCNNi&utm_content=2019-05-18T09%3A04%3A45
First smartphone app that can hear ear infections in children
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-smartphone-app-ear-infections-children.html
AI-Generated Joe Rogan Voice is a Warning From the Future
By John Vibes In 2017, a startup called “Lyrebird” made headlines with AI-generated replications of celebrity voices that were extremely convincing. Tracks posted to SoundCloud... more »
BUMPED TO THE TOP: Norman "Travesty of Justice" estimated to cost Cdn. Taxpayers $26 million
*UPDATED: May 18, 2019 Important update on the Norman "Travesty of Justice" affair. *Vice Admiral Mark Norman *tells his side of the story*...some quotes from the article: "...Various legal specialists consulted by Postmedia suggested the *cost for the prosecution may be around $15 million."...* "...The government has finally agreed to pay *Norman’s legal fees, [estimated as upwards of $1 million]* although negotiations on that matter have yet to begin."... "...Norman declined to discuss his future plans, including whether *he will be launching a lawsuit against the federal gove... more »
WATCH: Innocent Man Gets $60k Because Cops Forgot Their Oath to the Constitution
[image: constitution]When an innocent man was stopped by cops over an air freshener, the cops apparently forgot their duty to uphold the constitution.
After Army Col. Warns of False Flag to Start War with Iran, US Blames Iran for Attacks
[image: Iran]Months before an alleged attack was being blamed on Iran, a US Army Colonel predicted this very scenario playing out to start a war.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Attacked In South Africa
*Daily Mail:* *Shocking moment Arnold Schwarzenegger is DROP-KICKED from behind while posing for selfies with fans in South Africa* * Arnold Schwarzenegger was posing for photos at a gymnasium in South Africa * He appeared relaxed as he chatted to fans in the sports hall full of children * Out of nowhere he is rushed at with a flying kick to his back by an attacker * A bizarre commotion follows as someone yells, 'Help me, I need a Lamborghini' This is the shocking moment Arnold Schwarzenegger is drop-kicked from behind while posing for selfies with fans, including children in Sout... more »
Australia: climate hysterical Labourists lose unlosable election
We have some great news coming from Australia. Just like Trump and Brexit-Leave were predicted to lose by the pollsters, the center-right coalition led by the current prime minister Scott Morrisson was predicted to comfortably lose the Australian federal election today. The pollsters were wrong in the Trump case, in the Brexit case, and they were wrong about Australia, too. The pollsters were predicting at least a 52-to-48 edge for the Labour Party, relatively to the center-right coalition. In reality, counting the lawmakers (there are 151 in total), the center-right bloc won 74-to-... more »
Rehema and Brian bungle Brown!
*SATURDAY, MAY 18, 2019Lester bungles Brown too:* We saw the report near the end of last night's 11th Hour. Brian Williams was killing one segment by re-airing a taped report from NBC Nightly News. Hour earlier, Lester Holt had aired the report for a much larger audience. The report was filed by Rehema Ellis. It concerned the historic Brown decision, whose 65th anniversary has recently occurred. It could have been a decent report had it been given more time. Also, had it been prepared by actual people who actually know about public schools and who might actually care. Instead, t... more »
King Tut's dagger [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: King Tut's dagger] King Tut's dagger in his collection at the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, Egypt
A close up to Khepri amulet in King Tut's Collection [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A close up to Khepri amulet in King Tut's Collection] The Egyptian museum in Cairo. Jewelry from King Tutankhamen Collection من مجموعة توت غنخ امون فى المتحف المصرى
House Passes Equality Act-- Republicans Whine It Impinges On Their Right To Discriminate Against Gays
Aside from being Republicans serving in Congress, what do these 8 men and women have in common: Susan Brooks (R-IN), Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Brain Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Will Hurd (R-TX), John Katko (R-NY), Tom Reed (R-NY), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Greg Walden (R-OR)? They were the Republicans to stand up for their own LGBTQ constituents by voting with every single Democrat to pass David Cicilline's Equality Act (H.R.5). It's a simple, straight forward bill that prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and... more »
Biden 2020 ! ( snicker )
A hilarious parody website for the presidential campaign of former Vice President Joe Biden appears before his official 2020 website on Google search results. If you search “Joe Biden” on Google, his official campaign website is buried within Google’s search results, and searching “Joe Biden website” will lead you to a parody website that seems like an official website at first glance. GET BEHIND UNCA’ JOE !! Uncle Joe is back and ready to take a hands-on approach to America’s problems! Joe Biden has a good feel for the American people and knows exactly what they really want deep do... more »
Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters
I have always appreciated when excellent word smithing matches up with equally marvelous music. And, the pairing need not come from one person, as Elton John and Bernie Taupin demonstrated time and again. One of their clever songs came off … Continue reading →
Glock 31 Gun: All You Need To Know About this Powerful Pistol
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We tell you why. In the early 1990s, a handful of calibers emerged to challenge the nine-millimeter as the dominant semi-automatic handgun round. One of these, the .357 Sig, is the caliber of choice for the Glock 31 pistol. The Glock 31 is the company’s offering for those into high velocity or long distance handgun shooting. The G31 also comes with a large magazine capacity, making it an excellent self-defense or duty sidearm. The now infamous 1986 FBI Miami shootout was a watershed moment in the history of law enforcement. Eight FBI agents armed wit... more »
The U.S. Army Had Secret War Dogs in Vietnam
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Really. In 1966, the U.S. Army trained sniffer dogs and their human companions to track down guerrillas in Vietnam. The military kept these Combat Tracker Teams secret to hide them from the enemy—and shield reluctant allies from a potential international incident. The impetus for the canine teams came from frustrated American commanders. The Viet Cong were masters of terrain, camouflage and tunneling—and dictated when and where a fight happened. More importantly, the enemy fighters could decide how *long *a battle lasted. “The U.S. command in Saigon... more »
How the U.S. F-22 and F-35s Made China's Air Force Great Again
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Not good. *“Private-sector security experts continue to identify ongoing cyber activity from China, although at volumes significantly lower than before the bilateral Chinese-U.S. cyber commitments of September 2015. Beijing has also selectively used offensive cyber operations against foreign targets that it probably believes threaten Chinese domestic stability or regime legitimacy.”* Russia and China will likely use their cyber-warfare and cyber-espionage capabilities to challenge the United States into the foreseeable future. *(This first appeared in 2... more »
You Can't Imagine World War III Between America and China
*War Is Boring* *Security, * And the amount of blood that would be spilled. *This piece has been adapted and expanded from Alfred McCoy’s new book, *In the Shadows of the American Century: The Rise and Decline of U.S. Global Power. For the past 50 years, American leaders have been supremely confident that they could suffer military setbacks in places such as Cuba or Vietnam without having their system of global hegemony, backed by the world’s wealthiest economy and finest military, affected. The country was, after all, the planet’s “indispensible nation,” as Secretary of State ... more »
Here Is Russia's Plan to Build a Fleet of Su-57 Stealth Fighters
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * 76, to be exact. The Su-57 is coming—76 of them over the next decade, to be exact. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at a Kremlin meeting that the Russian Defense Ministry* plans to procure *76 Su-57 fifth-generation fighters by 2028, himself acknowledging that these new quantities dwarf *previous* Russian defense ministry estimates: "The 2028 arms program stipulated the purchase of 16 such jets… In the nearest future we will sign a package contract to supply 76 such jets equipped with modern weapons of destruction and provided with the ne... more »
Indi remains independent as Cathy McGowan's successor claims victory
Just In - 12 hours ago
Helen Haines looks set to make history by becoming the first independent to succeed another in federal parliament, replacing Cathy McGowan in the northern Victorian seat of Indi.
DISTRIBUTION OF PELAGIC SEDIMENTS
SJF42 DISTRIBUTION OF PELAGIC SEDIMENTS General Features of Distribution. Figure 253 shows the distribution of the various types of pelagic sediments. The representation is generalized partly to avoid confusion and partly because of the incomplete knowledge as to the types of sediments found in many parts of the oceans. Any such presentations of the distribution of pelagic sediments […]
Weekend reads: Fraud in generic drugs; a university stonewalls after a data breach involving HIV; data behind fertility app retracted
Before we present this week’s Weekend Reads, a question: Do you enjoy our weekly roundup? If so, we could really use your help. Would you consider a tax-deductible donation to support Weekend Reads, and our daily work? Thanks in advance. The week at Retraction Watch featured the withdrawal of a paper linking Jon Stewart to Trump’s … Continue reading Weekend reads: Fraud in generic drugs; a university stonewalls after a data breach involving HIV; data behind fertility app retracted
This Day In Iraqi History - May 18
1941 British bombed Fallujah while troops began surrounding town 1941 Transjordan force arrived at Habaniya base in Anbar Were attacked by German planes (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iraq 1941, The Battles for Basra, Habbaniya, Fallujah and Baghdad*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iraq And Syria 1941, The Politics and Strategy of the Second World War*) 1948 Port of Basra protest ... more »
Morrison turns Labor's strategy into perfect weapon to defeat them
Scott Morrison has smashed the doctrine that disunity will lead to electoral death, ripping a hole through Labor's best laid plans, writes Patricia Karvelas.
Seat-by-seat: See how the Coalition defied the polls to retain power
How did the Coalition stage an unlikely win over a Labor Party that was favoured to take government? Use our map to walk the Liberals' path to victory.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 17th May 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day Land of the free because of Patriot Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen.~ Publius ~ Today is Armed Forces Day. We remain the land of the free because these Patriots — American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coastguardsmen — have stood bravely in harm’s way and remain on post today. For this, […]
U.S. Will Pay Countries To Give Up Purchasing Russian And Chinese Arms
© Sputnik / Pavel Lisitsyn *Defense One*: *US: We’ll Pay Countries to Ditch Russian, Chinese Arms* The State Department wants to go global with a program originally aimed at ex-Warsaw Pact members. The U.S. State Department wants to expand a little-known effort that offers countries cash to buy American-made weapons if they give up Russian-made arms. The year-old initiative, called the European Recapitalization Incentive Program, is already helping six eastern European countries buy new helicopters or armored vehicles. Now, State Department officials are looking to take the effor... more »
FOX NEWS: Kentucky proposes ban on using tattoos to cover up scars
We can all agree there are many reasons why people get tattoos. One of those reasons, which seems like a legitimate one, is to cover over scarred skin. Well, guess what? Health officials in Kentucky are currently proposing a ban on tattooing skin to cover scars! We have previously reported that tattoos aren’t without serious […] The post FOX NEWS: Kentucky proposes ban on using tattoos to cover up scars appeared first on Health Nut News.
Breast milk seeds baby’s microbiome
We cannot overstate the myriad of healing benefits that come from breastfeeding. We are now learning that bacteria aren’t the only microorganisms passed along from mothers to babies in breast milk — fungi are transferred too. This is proving to play an important role in kickstarting the colony of microorganisms inside an infant’s gut, which […] The post Breast milk seeds baby’s microbiome appeared first on Health Nut News.
I resemble that . . .
Courtesy of The Feral Irishman (site sometimes NSFW): The thunderstorm and rain outside right now are reminding quite a few of those places (particularly the joints) that they aren't in their twenties any more . . . Peter
The Guardian officially goes full climate alarmist language
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / May 18, 2019 The Guardian’s editor has just issued this new guidance to all staff on language to use when writing about climate change and the environment…and it is full-on alarmism. No holding back punches now, because it’s a crisis, so let’s start writing like […]
Future Conflicts Will Be Determined By Software
Palantir office known as the “Jewel Box” in Palo Alto, California. Mark Neuling, CNBC *CNBC:* *Peter Thiel’s stealth start-up Palantir has unlocked a new opportunity to sell to the US military as revenue tops $1 billion* * Palantir had a huge year, breaking through a government contract barrier that had held it back from lucrative Pentagon deals and securing an $800 million contract with the Army that it had sought for nearly a decade. * The company has also made progress on the enterprise front, expanding a significant partnership with Airbus and branching out in the automotive and... more »
Why The Military Should Invest In Artificial Intelligence
Image: U.S. Air Force photo *Hans Vreeland, War On The Rocks*: *Targeting the Islamic State, Or Why the Military Should Invest in Artificial Intelligence* On Halloween, 2016, aircraft from seven countries gathered in the skies over Iraq’s western desert to conduct a coordinated strike. Intelligence reporting indicated that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) was using a remote complex of bunkers that was a former Iraqi army depot to manufacture and store weapons. The sortie included British Tornados and four French Rafales, which launched air-to-surface Storm Shadow cru... more »
Thought Crimes? Facial Recognition Technology Is Invading The U.S.; San Fran Passes Historic Privacy Bill; Man Arrested In UK For Hiding Face
By Aaron Kesel You can’t run, you can’t hide; facial recognition technology is advancing at a quickening pace, it’s becoming more widespread and accurate, and... more »
Crack Pipe, IDs, And Badge Found In Hunter Biden Rental Car
Laboratory analysis by the Arizona Department of Public Safety later determined that the pipe discovered in the vehicle was used to smoke cocaine, not meth, but fingerprints were not found on the device. The post Crack Pipe, IDs, And Badge Found In Hunter Biden Rental Car appeared first on The Duran.
Here Are 15 Commercial Products Invented By The Military
*USA Today*: *15 commercial products invented by the military* Over the century or so, military research has led to the development of many commercial products. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: I am surprised about the T-shirt. At home I am always wearing them. I am also surprised that it was the military that was the driving force to develop feminine hygiene products, something that I am sure every woman now appreciates.
Turkey and Russia Negotiate to Reach a Ceasefire: Idlib/Syria
*Very early reports that a cease fire is being negotiated and possibly a truce of sorts is already in place. Yes, I'll be looking for more information and updating as soon as possible!* *Continuing to follow the situation in Syria:* Syrian Situation Report: Israeli Airstrikes? (Breaking) Hama/Idlib *Link * *Negotiations between Russia and Turkey are being conducted as to reach a ceasefire in Idlib governorate, 10 days from the start of the Assad forces’ military campaign in the area.* *On Saturday, May 18, Abu Subbhi Nahass, the Head of the Political Office of the “National Front ... more »
“How to 5G Proof Your Home” Video – Free Online
By B.N. Frank In February, Telecom Industry executives gave congressional testimony that they cannot provide any scientific evidence that 5G is safe. There is... more »
Top Prosecutor In Ukraine Re-Opens Case That Ukrainians Unlawfully Interfered In The 2016 Election By Assisting The Democrats
Mr Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani, jailed campaign manager Paul Manafort, and Democrat front-runner Joe Biden are all part of the story *BBC: **Why Ukraine has become ensnared in US collusion claims* This was a story long thought dead and buried, but the allegation that Ukraine actively worked with US Democrats to damage Donald Trump's election chances in 2016 has been revived by the top prosecutor in Kiev. President Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has repeatedly called on Ukraine to investigate claims of collusion in favour of Hillary Clinton and he has been in regular cont... more »
Testimony From Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Will Occur In June (If Ever)
Special Counsel Robert Mueller departs after briefing members of the U.S. Senate on his investigation into potential collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., June 21, 2017. Joshua Roberts, Reuters. *Politico:* *Mueller’s House testimony likely off until at least June * House Democrats are backing away from plans to hold a blockbuster hearing this month with Robert Mueller after talks stalled out with the special counsel and his representatives. Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) and a senior Democratic committee aide told POLITICO ... more »
Class #4: Italy—Science & Culture
Class #4: Italy—Science & Culture Video of Class #4: Italy—Science & Culture Speakers: Liliana Gorini, John Sigerson (class 4 of 6) The influence of Lyndon LaRouche's ideas in Italy reflects an advancement based on the scientific and artistic revolutions of the 15-century Florentine Renaissance. These advances include our return to natural, scientific musical tuning, as demanded over a century ago by Giuseppe Verdi; Italy’s recent moves to implement LaRouche’s proposal for Glass-Steagall banking legislation; a return to Hamiltonian principles of economic policy; and Italy’s b... more »
Is It True Former FBI Head Robert Mueller Is Beyond Reproach?
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich We know of Robert Mueller’s involvement with Uranium One, i.e., Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s having Mueller deliver the first... more »
Two Sources of Morality and Religion
In his 1932 book *Two Sources of Morality and Religion*, Henri Bergson notes that the most human societies are “closed” like a hive or an ant-hill. In closed societies, men are motivated by instinct and are indifferent to each other, and they are always ready to attack or defend themselves. In an “open society,” on the other hand, men are motivated by intelligence and are capable of embracing all humanity. From this definition, Bergson draws the analogy between a “closed morality,” which is a social morality that does not extend to all human beings but only to the group, and “open ... more »
SO WHAT'S THE DRINKING AGE NOW IN FETAL PERSONHOOD STATES?
Carliss Chatman, a law professor, believes our new abortion laws have ramifications in areas outside reporoduction: We ought to take our laws seriously. Under the laws, people have all sorts of rights and protections. When a state grants full personhood to a fetus, should they not apply equally? For example, should child support start at conception? Every state permits the custodial parent — who has primary physical custody of the child and is primarily responsible for his or her day-to-day care — to receive child support from the noncustodial parent. Since a fetus resides in its mo... more »
UHD Partners with Regional Chancellors to Promote Access, Success for Texas Students
Leaders from the University of Houston-Downtown, Houston Community College, San Jacinto College and Lone Star College are working collaboratively in an effort to underscore the importance of strategic partnerships in higher education for the success of students in the surrounding region. Appearing in a new commercial, UHD president Dr. Juan Sánchez Muñoz, HCC chancellor Dr. […]
College of DuPage Math Professor Wins Award
Dr. Rita Patel, an associate professor of mathematics at College of DuPage, has received a major accolade from the Illinois section of the Mathematical Association of America – the 2019 Early Career Teaching Award for Extraordinarily Successful Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member.
China Extends Helping Hand To Sri Lanka
The geopolitical backdrop may appear loaded against China. The US and India are working in close coordination to push back at China in the Indian Ocean region. Sri Lanka becomes a vital piece of real estate in this great game.
Turchin et al Publish New Paper on the Simulation’s Termination Risk
Ethical Technology - 14 hours ago
The main idea is that we most likely live in a “Fermi simulation”, that is, a simulation which is created by aliens to solve Fermi paradox via simulating possible global risks, or in a “Singularity simulation”, – a simulation where future AI models its own origin. It means that our simulation will be turned off soon, as at least one of three conditions will be reached: - It will model a global catastrophe, which is subjectively equal to the termination. - it will reach unknown to us goal (but likely related to our AI ethics) and finish. - it will reach a nested simulation level, which d... more »
SA's only marginal seat too close to call, Downer loses second chance at Mayo
After taking a back seat for most of the national election campaign, Boothby — South Australia's only marginal seat heading into the election — remains too close to call.
Wentworth on knife's edge for second time in seven months
Independent Dr Kerryn Phelps and Liberal challenger Dave Sharma are locked in a neck-and-neck battle for the second time in seven months, with counting in Malcolm Turnbull's old seat of Wentworth set to go down to the wire.
'Look out': Lambie issues warning to Morrison as she eyes Senate spot
Jacqui Lambie looks likely to make her return to Canberra, and the outspoken former senator has already issued a warning to the PM, saying if she's got the balance of power she's "not giving a bloody inch".
Labor royalty a likely casualty in WA as hopes of a red wave are washed away by the Coalition
Labor hoped to grab up to five seats in the west, with the daughter of former leader Kim Beazley one of the star candidates, but the Coalition holds its ground in a state that has long been a Liberal stronghold.
Horror night for Labor as Coalition clears a path to third term
Australians have not repudiated the Morrison Government and delivered the Shorten opposition the mandate for change it has tried to rally, as polls suggested they would, writes Melissa Clarke.
Morrison declares 'miracle' victory as Shorten steps down as Labor leader
Scott Morrison defies years of opinion polls and public expectation, leading the Coalition to victory in what is a crushing defeat for the Labor Party and Bill Shorten, who says he will step down as leader.
Peter Dutton holds on to his seat amid Labor wipe-out in Queensland
Peter Dutton — whose failed bid to become prime minister toppled Malcolm Turnbull — claims victory in his seat of Dickson as the LNP sweep seats across the state.
Polls predicting swing towards Labor proven wrong as Coalition tipped to remain in government
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The large swing to Labor that some polls predicted fails to materialise, thanks largely to a poor showing for the Opposition in Queensland.
As it happened: Labor suffers humiliating defeat
What was predicted to be a win for Labor turned into a humiliating defeat, with Scott Morrison leading the Coalition to an unlikely victory and Bill Shorten saying he will stand down as Labor leader. Look back on how election night unfolded.
Trivia : May 18th
These things happened on this date in history…. The school building after the bombing Worst U.S. School Massacre May 18, 1927 Known as the Bath School Massacre, 38 elementary schoolchildren and six adults are killed when Andrew Kehoe set off explosives at the Bath Consolidated School in Bath Township, Michigan. At least 58 other people were injured. After the bombings, Kehoe drove back to the school and summoned school superintendent Emory Huyck over to his truck. He then committed suicide by setting off a bomb in his truck, killing himself, Huyck, a bystander, and an 8-year-old who... more »
Could You Survive the Army's Combat Fitness Test? This Reporter Tried.
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/32538287197/sizes/h/] How did it go? While explaining the specifics of the Army’s new Combat Fitness Test recently, Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost turned to a reporter and delivered a subtle challenge to members of the press: “Yes, you can take it if you want.” Can he read minds? Your favorite Pentagon reporter was thinking about the time in 2011, when he attempted to complete the Army’s old physical readiness test. At nearly 280 pounds and standing just 5 feet 10 inches tall, this repor... more »
Here’s A (Military) Solution to China’s Vast Claims in the South China Sea
*Michael Peck* *Security, * America should sell high-tech rockets to the Philippines? Here’s another American solution to China’s claims over the South China Sea: offer long-range rockets to the Philippines. The United States and the Philippines have been discussing whether the Filipino military should buy the High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), a multiple rocket launcher used by the United States and other nations, according to the South China Morning Post. “If deployed, the long-range, precision-guided rockets fired by the system would be able to strike Chinese man... more »
Glock 45: Is This the Best Glock Gun of Them All?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] We present the evidence. The Pentagon’s quest for a new handgun ended in the U.S. Army choosing one handgun, the Sig Sauer P320, to replace the Beretta M9 across the entire armed forces. Although most companies lost, the competition encouraged many companies to enter modified designs that otherwise might never have seen the light of day—designs that are now hitting the civilian market. The Glock 45 pistol is one such design, incorporating a compact slide with a full-size frame to produce a pistol unlike other Glocks. The U.S.... more »
Explosions Near Syrian Capital in Apparent Israeli Strikes
Explosions Near Syrian Capital in Apparent Israeli Strikes by Associated Press, May 17 at 3:54 PM, https://www.washingtonpost.com/ DAMASCUS, Syria — Several explosions were heard in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday night as the country’s air defenses opened fire on “objects” coming from the direction of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, state media reported. – State …
Bahrain Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iran, Iraq ‘Immediately’
Bahrain Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iran, Iraq ‘Immediately’ by https://sputniknews.com/ Washington has withdrawn non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday amid purported “threats” from Iran. – Details to follow. – THE LATEST: BAHRAIN ORDERS ITS CITIZENS TO LEAVE IRAQ, IRAN by The Associated Press, https://www.washingtonpost.com/ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The …
Bureaucracy is the chief culprit in wildfire deaths
Poor forest management leads to forests and lives destroyed. “In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem." -- Ronald Reagan The post Bureaucracy is the chief culprit in wildfire deaths appeared first on CFACT.
You Are What You Vote - Here's How Your Demographics Influence That
Australia has changed in many ways over the past two decades. Rising house prices, country-wide improvements in education, an aging population, and a decline in religious affiliation, are just some of the ways it has changed. At the same time, political power has moved back and forth between the two major parties. How much can we attribute changes in political power to changes in who we are? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Finding the ‘average’ electorate We analyzed election results from 2001 to 2016 and mapped them against data from the census to see how socio-demographic charact... more »
More Of The Same
Donald Trump says he doesn't want to go to war with Iran. But two of his closest advisors do. Tony Burman writes: Beyond the incoherence of the president’s overall foreign policy, there are increasing signs that an eventual road to war against Iran is being built by the two anti-Iranian ideologues in the president’s circle who feel it their mission to provide Trump with the brain and backbone otherwise missing from the Oval Office. Their names, of course, are John Bolton, the national security adviser, and Mike Pompeo, the secretary of state. In recent days, Pompeo has flown to I... more »
Coal Power Still On The Rise In India
By Paul Homewood http://www.cea.nic.in/monthlyexesummary.html While western politicians are declaring climate emergencies, India has continued to expand its coal power. During the financial year just ended, thermal generation increased by 3.37%, accounting for most of the increase in total generation: Data for renewable energy always takes an extra month to collate, but for […]
Opinion: Bolsonaro, the Bad News Bairns and Oily Oakentree
Opinion by Michael Royster RIBERÃO PRETO, BRAZIL — The latest pronouncement from stargazer Olavo de Carvalho (aka Oily Oakentree) was that he would stop shaking scatological acorns down into Belindia, where the Bad News Bairns (aka Zero 1, Zero 2 and Zero 3) could read, mark and inwardly digest them before Tweeting or Zapping them […] The post Opinion: Bolsonaro, the Bad News Bairns and Oily Oakentree appeared first on The Rio Times.
Indigenous Leader Seeks One Million Euros to Build Fence Around Xingu
[image: Indigenous Chief, Raoni, is on a three-week tour of Europe to find investors to help protect the Amazon region,] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After gaining international fame due to his partnership with British music star Sting in the 1990’s, Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni is once again in Europe in search of investors willing to defend the Amazon forest and its peoples from uncontrolled exploitation. “I am looking for […] The post Indigenous Leader Seeks One Million Euros to Build Fence Around Xingu appeared first on The Rio Times.
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From Jenna Orkin Sarasota 9/11 connection remains cloaked in government secrecy, breeding suspicion of Saudi role in terror attacks | Bob Graham 9/11 families sue FBI for names of Americans who supported al Qaeda hijackers Labour to end energy consumer 'rip-off' and renationalise networkTHE MOON IS SHRINKING AND SHAKING, NASA SAYS Chinese Buybacks Soar To All Time High As Foreigners Dump A Record Amount Of Stocks Trump reportedly wants to paint his border wall black so it can absorb heat and get too hot for people to climb Farmageddon Looms: Only 30% Of US Corn Fields Have Been Plant... more »
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*Christian Student Forced to Write Islamic Conversion Creed Appeals Case to Supreme Court* During the 2014-2015 school year, a Christian teenage girl was forced to recite the Islamic conversion creed — the Shahada — in writing for her 11th-grade class. She was also taught that "Most Muslims' faith is stronger than the average Christian." The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC) sued the school responsible, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled with the school. TMLC appealed to the Supreme Court, filing a Writ of Certiorari on Monday. "Under the guise of teaching history or socia... more »
Tale of the tape: Lavrov and Pompeo meet in Sochi (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 173. The post Tale of the tape: Lavrov and Pompeo meet in Sochi (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Issues and number of positions, candidates in May 2019 elections
I got these infographics from ONE News page. First the main concerns of Philippine voters as of last December, from Pulse Asia survey. High inflation, affected salaries, and reducing poverty and joblessness are the top issues for the voters. During a live interview with ONE News last election day, May 13, host Tony Abad asked me my opinion about the party-list system in Congress. I said their main purpose is to expand government, expand taxes to sustain an expanding number of elected politicians and bureaucracies. The district representatives are supposed to handle the concerns of ... more »
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*Satellite information reveals Antarctica ice thinning at ‘extraordinary rate’* *This tired old con again. A key Leftist modus operandi is to tell only half the story, leaving out the bits that contradict Leftism. It is simple dishonesty designed to deceive people who are not well-informed on poliical issues.What they ignore here is Zwally's finding that Antactic ice is ON THE WHOLE increasing and that the relatively small area they concentrates on -- West Antarctica -- has substantial sub-surface vulcanism that inevitably causes some melting. You would melt too if you had a... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
"Life Is Never Easy..."
"Life is never easy for those who dream." - Robert James Waller
Let Me Tell You About the Worst Submarine of All Time
*James Holmes* *Security, * Let me go further: I nominate an entire silent service. For the Worst Submarine of All Time, I go further and nominate an entire silent service: the undersea arm of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). There are many candidates for this dubious honor. After all, submarining has been around for well over a century now. Many ships render honorable but unexceptional service. Standouts emerge, generally in times of strife, as do “floating coffins” and plain old hard-luck ships. And there are some that subtract value from the nation’s effort to reach its stra... more »
1,000,000 Casaulties: This World War I Battle Will Numb Your Soul
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: By John Warwick Brooke - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=6c81d8f2f119f68051da17e169f72cfb3bfb7f47, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10378381] The battle of the Somme. In February 1916, Allied military leaders met at Chantilly, in the Picardy region of France to discuss grand strategy as World War I entered its second full year. British and French commanders agreed to undertake a joint offensive against the Germans in the West, and the area of the Somme River in northern France was ...more »
F-22 Inspired: This Can Only Make an F-15 Even More of a Killer
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Better tactics. *Air Force officials have long promised to adapt Raptor Raptor to other warplane types. “We’re working on ‘Rapid Next,’” Gen. Herbert Carlisle, then commander of the Air Combat Command, said in September 2015. “If we have U.S. air power show up in places and at times people don’t anticipate, that has a great effect for assuring friends and partners and has a deterring effect on potential adversaries and aggressors.”* *(This article by David Axe **originally appeared** in War is Boring in 2017.)* On July 26, 2017, U.S. Air Force comma... more »
Corporal M2: America's First Nuclear Guided Missiles (And It Can Still Kill Millions)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * [image: U.S. Army [Public domain]] A sign of things to come. Six days after the Allies’ D-Day landings on the coast of Normandy in June 1944, Germany retaliated by launching its first Vergeltungswaffe, or Vengeance Weapon, at the city of London. The V-1 was actually a Fie-103 cruise missile designed by Robert Lusser of Fiesler Aircraft. Made from nonessential war materials and covered in sheet metal, the V-1 was powered by a revolutionary Argus As-14 pulse jet engine and carried a 1,870- pound warhead a distance of 150 miles. Although the Al... more »
Meet the Legendary XF-90 Fighter (It Survived Nuclear War)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * She made it through three atomic blasts and was a comic book legend. In 1945, the U.S. Army Air Force issued a requirement for a “penetrating escort” jet that could accompany comparatively ponderous B-29 and B-50 strategic bombers all the way to targets over the Soviet Union. It wanted that jet to be capable of supersonic speeds, boast a combat radius of 900 to 1,500 miles, and for the sake of versatility, also be capable of hitting ground targets. The Air Force’s first operational jet, the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star, was a reliable workhorse but... more »
This Gun Changed History Forever: The Combat Pistol Is Born
*Warfare History Network* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=wheel+lock+gun&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiYvbK-2KLiAhVNMt8KHf9QCVgQ_AUIDygC&cshid=1558100685276966&biw=1266&bih=561#imgrc=lVYh6vyN6-mi2M:] The revolutionary wheel lock facilitated the development of increasingly sophisticated pistols on the European battlefield. By the late 15th Century, early firearm designers were already looking at ideas for semi-automatic weapons. The matchlock had been the first mechanism to make a shoulder-aimed firearm, the arquebus, possible. It was simple, e... more »
US Congressman Cummings Wrote Letters To VP Pence In Mid-November 2016 Expressing Concerns About Trump National Security Advisor Flynn; Pence Failed To Respond; Denied That He Was Aware Of Letters
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Shortly after the 2016 election, US Congressman Cummings warned VP Pence about Michael Flynn: “Last year,…
Yates Warned Trump Administration that Flynn was Russia Blackmail Risk 18 Days Before Flynn Fired
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : May 8th Hearing links: https://www.c-span.org/video/?427577-1/white-house-warned-general-flynn-compromised https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4668716/sally-yates-warned-white-house-general-flynn-blackmailed US Congressman Elijah Cummings had already warned VP Pence about…
Tainted love
I’ve reached the conclusion, sadly, that one’s enemy’s enemy sometimes has to be one’s friend. One has to come to terms with that and suck it up.. The other day I wrote about the BBC’s short-attention-span format, which seems to be aimed at producing the memorable sound bite. That is to say, if a memorable sound-bite emerges from one of those ‘sorry, we’ve run out of time’ scenarios, the BBC deems it a success. Then, lo and behold, George Galloway said the very same thing on This Week. About the paucity of the in-depth interview on the BBC and the rest of the UK’s main channels. (... more »
"True Freedom..."
"True freedom and the end of suffering is living in such a way as if you had completely chosen whatever you feel or experience at this moment. This inner alignment with Now is the end of suffering. Is suffering really necessary? Yes and no. If you had not suffered as you have, there would be no depth to you as a human being, no humility, no compassion. *You would not be reading this now.* Suffering cracks open the shell of ego, and then comes a point when it has served its purpose. Suffering is necessary until you realize it is unnecessary." - Eckhart Tolle
Trump Willing To Sacrifice American Rural Communities As Part Of His Trade Wars
There are a lot of farmers losing a lot because of Trump's pig-headed, badly-handled trade wars. Including, presumably, a lot of sleep. Family farms are particularly badly hit and farmers have been losing their land; many more are on the verge of bankruptcy. Soybean farmers have been hit worse than anyone else. There are 11 states that each produce over 100 million bushels of soybeans annually-- Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, South Dakota, Arkansas, North Dakota and Kansas. Most of them are red states, but even in the two blue states with massive so... more »
"Living In The Moment"
* "Living In The Moment"* By Frederic Premji "I was going through the excellent book by Eckhart Tolle, "The Power of Now" (which is one of my all time favorite books) and I came across an interesting passage about the amount of time and energy people spend on past and future events, instead of focusing on the present moment. Everyone agrees, that the older you get, the quicker life seems to be. I remember a summer in between school years when I was 10 years old felt like forever, while now, I don’t even see the summers go by. Think back about your time between grades 2-7 for exampl... more »
Maddow urges Bolton to make more war$
It just gets crazier..... more »
"The Cost Of Knowing It..."
"There's a truth deeper than experience. It's beyond what we see, or even what we feel. It's an order of truth that separates the profound from the merely clever, and the reality from the perception. We're helpless, usually, in the face of it; and the cost of knowing it, like the cost of knowing love, is sometimes greater than any heart would willingly pay. It doesn't always help us to love the world, but it does prevent us from hating the world. And the only way to know that truth is to share it, from heart to heart, just as Prabhakar told it to me, just as I'm telling it to you n... more »
“6 Steps to Release Your Fear and Feel Peaceful”
*“6 Steps to Release Your Fear and Feel Peaceful”* by Nicolas Perrin “We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.” ~ Mary Catherine Bateson “It was a balmy spring morning and I started my day as per usual, but I soon realized that my mind was entertaining fearful thoughts about my financial insecurity. With many new ventures within the seedling stage, my income flow was erratic and unpredictable, while my financial responsibilities were consistent and guaranteed. At the time I ignored these thoughts as “petty,” like a parent dismissing a crying child after a mild fal... more »
"Very Much Afraid..."
"In ordinary times we get along surprisingly well, on the whole, without ever discovering what our faith really is. If, now and again, this remote and academic problem is so unmannerly as to thrust its way into our minds, there are plenty of things we can do to drive the intruder away. We can get the car out or go to a party or to the cinema or read a detective story or have a row with a district council or write a letter to the papers about the habits of the nightjar or Shakespeare's use of nautical metaphor. Thus we build up a defense mechanism against self-questioning because, to... more »
Peter Dutton holds on to his seat amid Labor 'wipe-out' in Queensland
Peter Dutton — whose failed bid to become prime minister toppled Malcolm Turnbull — will retain his seat of Dickson, the ABC's election computer predicts as the LNP sweep seats across the state.
'I'd rather be a loser than a quitter': Tony Abbott loses Warringah after huge swing to Zali Steggall
Tony Abbott concedes defeat in his northern Sydney electorate, saying he'd rather "be a loser than a quitter" — the former prime minister's primary vote collapsed, and there were giant swings to independent Zali Steggall.
Green 'can't see Labor forming government' as anti-Coalition predictions proven wrong
Just In - 16 hours ago
ABC chief elections analyst Antony Green says the large swing to Labor that some polls predicted is not occurring in the early stages of vote counting, thanks largely to a poor showing in Queensland.
If you like pork, stock up quickly
It looks like pork prices are set to skyrocket in the very near future, just as availability plummets. That goes for bacon, sausage, and other pork products, too. The price of pork around the world is set to soar as the outbreak of a deadly virus sweeps China and surrounding countries necessitating the cull of millions of animals. *. . .* In China, as was the case in Britain at the height of the BSE crisis, entire herds of animals are having to be killed and burned or buried in an effort to contain the disease. Mongolia, Vietnam and Cambodia are also fighting outbreaks and the d... more »
The Greenhouse Deception Explained
By Paul Homewood A nice and concise video, well worth warching and circulating:
We need to change the disabled parking logo – so people stop telling me that I’m not disabled when I am
https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/opinion-i-am-disabled-so-please-stop-harassing-me-for-parking-in-the-disabled-spaces-4602311-Apr2019/ Advertisements
Chinese #chives can improve kidney function.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-05-17-chinese-chives-can-improve-kidney-function.html
#Suicide rates in girls are rising, study finds, especially in those age 10 to 14.
https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/17/health/suicide-rates-young-girls-study/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_content=2019-05-17T18%3A03%3A11&utm_term=link&utm_source=fbCNNi
Surprising research result: All immature cells can develop into stem cells.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190516101445.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
You Can’t Smell Metal Video
https://www.technologynetworks.com/analysis/videos/you-cant-smell-metal-319467?fbclid=IwAR1PzC2fjWp9P65RQWe8eGweJpawF_DJ6r74QyQnPxUdq64ipGGCd78NvXQ
Breaking Down How the Brain Breaks Down Big Decisions.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/breaking-down-how-the-brain-breaks-down-big-decisions-319478
Natural antibiotics that our ancestors used instead of pills
https://newstarget.com/2016-03-15-natural-antibiotics-that-our-ancestors-used-instead-of-pills.html
Cancer drug could be repurposed to provide treatment for brain aneurysms
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-cancer-drug-repurposed-treatment-brain.html
Cancer drug could be repurposed to provide treatment for brain aneurysms
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-cancer-drug-repurposed-treatment-brain.html
Coconut Oil Is Better Than Any Toothpaste According To New Study.
https://www.brighteon.com/6037220379001
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