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It is my mother’s strength that gives me my backbone
In my favourite entry in my baby book, my mother writes: El is very stubborn. If you say the sky is blue, she will tell you it’s green. But she’s very sensitive, really. She can’t bear to hear stories where anyone gets hurt. When the witch gets put in the oven, she cries. I smile […]
Health Authority opens the door a crack
For the first time since the McNeil government dismantled nine regional health authorities and created one provincial agency to run hospitals four and a half years ago, the Nova Scotia Health Authority opened a portion of one of its Board meetings to the public. Yesterday’s meeting took place in the town of Liverpool. Doors opened […]
Are you wealthy enough to believe in Climate Change?
Hifast at Are you wealthy enough to believe in Climate Change? – Climate Collections - 21 minutes ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: Some insights from an article by Adam Brickley in the Daily Signal Australia’s Election Shock Shows the Perils of Moralizing Climate Change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. One post-mortem on the election from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation pointed out the wealth issue thusly: In [Warringah’s] case and in other…
The Trump Administration Wants a War With Iran
*David Axe* *Security, * The warning signs are obvious. The White House deliberately is stoking controversy with Iran as a pretext for unnecessary military action, *according to* one right-leaning American magazine. “President Donald Trump’s national-security team has been leaking ‘intelligence’ about Iranian threats for a week now in an attempt to justify escalating tensions, including moving American air-attack assets to the Persian Gulf,” Gareth Porter wrote in *The American Conservative*. “But a closer look suggests that National Security Advisor John Bolton and other seni... more »
Coffin on Wheels: Why the Sherman Tank Was a Total Death Trap
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: By U.S. ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY - http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/7-8/7-8_22.htm, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8496602] A World War II horror story. *Whether there was another trained tank crew to man the Sherman was more problematic. But for all of its problems, infantrymen were always happy when a Sherman arrived.* The M-4 Sherman was the workhorse medium tank of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps during World War II. It fought in every theater of operation—North Africa, the Pacific and Eu... more »
Labor/Greens cow fart bags should be deflated by voters
Bob Brown, Queensland Labor and the ABC want to save the planet with these cow fart bags. Queensland has about 9 million cattle. Will Bob Brown, Bill Shorten and the Qld Deputy Premier Jackie Trad go west to fit the bags? Naturally the cattle producer would have to buy them first. There could be a […]
Remember that 48 team idea FIFA had for World Cups? They've scrapped it for Qatar
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FIFA once proposed expanding its World Cup to 48 teams instead of 32. But now its president has ruled the idea out for the 2022 Qatar tournament after it all got a bit too complicated.
High-profile race horse owner charged over 27kg cocaine haul
High-profile race horse owner Damion Flower smuggled cocaine on commercial flights from South Africa with help from a baggage handler at Sydney Airport, police allege.
Lawyer accused of defrauding Stormy Daniels to pay for business, personal costs — including a Ferrari
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The lawyer who rose to fame representing the porn star in her legal battles over an affair with US President Donald Trump is charged with defrauding the adult actress of $436,000 to cover the cost of employees, hotels, and his luxury car.
'Completely unexpected': Winemaking Tasmania in voluntary administration
A premier Tasmanian wine and cider maker, which manages production for a quarter of the state's wine brands, enters voluntary administration, sparking uncertainty for up to 30 boutique vineyards and orchard owners.
Alleged senior gang member arrested at Canberra worksite after drug raids
A man allegedly linked to the Comancheros bikie gang faces serious drug charges after raids on homes in Canberra and New South Wales, which saw more than $150,000 in drugs seized.
Are you wealthy enough to believe in Climate Change?
Some insights from an article by Adam Brickley in the Daily Signal Australia’s Election Shock Shows the Perils of Moralizing Climate Change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. One post-mortem on the election from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation pointed out the wealth issue thusly: In [Warringah’s] case and in other inner-city seats, support for climate […]
Something Big Is About To Happen, Time Marker Set, Barr Puts Deep State On Notice
X22Report Published on May 22, 2019 NK takes a shot at Biden. The [DS] is redoing the Mueller investigation because they didn’t get the obstruction charge they needed. Pelosi mentions that Trump is coverup something, think mirror. [DS] creates an IRS memo which says Trump needs to turn over his tax returns. Tillerson sneaks into …
The Fed Is Warning About A New Sub-Prime Crisis This Time It’s CLO’s And Business Debt
Silver Report Uncut Published on May 21, 2019 The Fed has issued another warning about the U.S. Economy. I think this time it’s so people don’t say they were ignorant of the elephant in the room. Corporate debt and Sub-Prime corporate debt to boot. The Fed is warning that the full extent of the damage …
Israel’s War Criminals In Their Own Words
Israel’s War Criminals In Their Own Words by PHILIP GIRALDI, http://www.unz.com/ Shooting unarmed Palestinian demonstrators “preserves Israeli values” Israel’s public face, sustained and propagated by a wealthy and powerful diaspora that has significant control over the media, insists that the country is the Middle East’s only true democracy, that is operates under a rule of …
Japan, UK Join US Blockade Of China: ARM Tells Staff To Stop Working With Huawei
Japan, UK Join US Blockade Of China: ARM Tells Staff To Stop Working With Huawei by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Japan and the UK have joined the US trade clampdown on China as technology companies scramble to comply with a May 15 Executive Order signed by President Trump, which governs foreign-made telecommunications equipment deemed a national …
Mubarak: ‘The Deal of the Century Will Lead to Explosion in the Region’ — Netanyahu Requested to Resettle Palestinians in North Sinai
Emphasis mine: Mubarak: ‘The Deal of the Century Will Lead to Explosion in the Region’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ In an interview with a Kuwaiti newspaper, former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, discussed the “Iranian threat” to the Gulf States, the so-called “Deal of the Century” and Israel’s efforts to carve out Egyptian territory and use it establish …
Netanyahu’s Iran Dilemma: Getting Trump to Act Without Putting Israel on the Front Line
Netanyahu’s Iran Dilemma: Getting Trump to Act Without Putting Israel on the Front Line by Amos Harel, https://www.haaretz.com/ Even if Trump’s instinct tells him it’s best to avoid war with Iran, no one can be certain of his intentions – not even Netanyahu – Amid intensive efforts to form a new government and maneuvers meant …
Jim Jordan Rips Dems’ ‘Coordinated Effort’ to Take Down Trump
Fox News Published on May 22, 2019 Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says there is nothing Republicans could reasonably offer to appease Democrats. #AmericasNewsroom #FoxNews end
No Wonder Obama Intel Chiefs Panicking – Trump To Declassify “Bucket 5” Russiagate Docs
No Wonder Obama Intel Chiefs Panicking – Trump To Declassify “Bucket 5” Russiagate Docs by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As Congressional Democrats insist on conducting post-Mueller probes into President Trump and those around him, much of the recent infighting and backpedaling we’ve seen from former Obama intel chiefs is starting to make sense. – Appearing with Fox News‘s Sean Hannity Tuesday …
‘They Do Like War’: Trump Claims US Military Industrial Complex Puts Pressure on Foreign Policy
RT Published on May 22, 2019 US State Department says its expecting new chemical attacks by Syrian president Bashar al-Assad – and is promising a ‘quick response.’ Washington has failed to substantiate claims that earlier attacks against Syrian citizens were actually conducted by the government. This comes after Donald Trump recently claimed that he’d been …
THE GLOBAL CRISIS: Clues from Japan’s Central Bank on The Global Crisis
ITM Trading Streamed live 4 hours ago Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/peak-… Other important links: The Rise of Insolvent Zombie Firms https://youtu.be/6akjkfpiaug Many people think that the current fiat money regime can go on forever and point to Japan as a prime example. Afterall, their economy collapsed in the early 1990’s after decades …
Dozens of US Footwear Giants Ask Trump to Halt Tariff Hike on China
RT Published on May 22, 2019 That’s amid the ongoing trade war with Beijing. The companies say consumers will suffer from the tariffs. Earlier Donald Trump hiked duties from 10% to 25% on 200 billion dollars’-worth of Chinese goods. Despite the moves, the President believes he will reach a new trade deal with Beijing. China, …
Violent Protesters in Indonesia Fire Missiles And Molotov Cocktails at Police
RT Published on May 22, 2019 Jakarta has descended into violent chaos with angry mobs torching cars and firing missiles and Molotov cocktails at police in post-election skirmishes. So far, six people have been confirmed dead and a further 200 injured. A reportedly 50,000-strong security force used tear gas and water cannon to quell torrents …
State test shows likely E. coli contamination in Aldi’s flour
Some all purpose baking flour packaged for Aldi grocery stores may be contaminated with E. coli and should be not be used, according to a warning today from Rhode Island officials. The advisory came after testing by a state laboratory found E. coli in a 5-pound bag of “Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour,” according to... Continue Reading
The US Government Is Like A Bad Dad
There’s a house on the block where a large family lives, and it gets pretty abusive in there. The kids hardly ever get to see a doctor and there’s never enough money for them to afford decent clothes or go on holiday, and a disproportionately […]
Musical Interlude: Omar Akram, “Mirage”
Omar Akram, “Mirage”
Albanese's path to succeed Shorten open after challenger pulls out of race
Labor's next leader will almost certainly be Anthony Albanese, as the last prominent contender withdraws from the race.
Two years ago Northern Ireland's government collapsed and there hasn't been one since
While Northern Irish voters are currently participating in the European parliamentary elections, the region has a democratic deficit back home, having gone without a government for more than two years.
Teens who threatened Riverland massacre to be released
Two teenagers who threatened a massacre at a school in South Australia's Riverland region are expected to be released from custody after being sentenced in the Supreme Court.
Fonterra staff 'devastated' after company announces Victorian factory closure
New Zealand dairy company Fonterra has announced it is closing its factory at Dennington in south-west Victoria.
Kogan sued for lifting prices before offering 'false' discounts
Online retailer Kogan Australia is being taken to court by the consumer watchdog for offering fake "10 per cent" discounts on more than 600 products.
'Forgotten' north Queenslanders say they're simply standing up for themselves
Lisa Millar returns to Townsville after 25 years to find a city buffeted by mining downturns and natural disasters, feeling every one of it's 2,000 kilometres from Canberra.
May under growing pressure to resign over Brexit as key Cabinet minister quits
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British Prime Minister Theresa May tries to push a Brexit compromise through Parliament but her own party is revolting against the plan, fuelling calls for the beleaguered leader to quit.
"A Look to the Heavens
“Large spiral galaxy NGC 4945 is seen edge-on near the center of this cosmic galaxy portrait. In fact, NGC 4945 is almost the size of our own Milky Way Galaxy. Its own dusty disk, young blue star clusters, and pink star forming regions standout in the sharp, colorful telescopic image. *Click image for larger size.* About 13 million light-years distant toward the expansive southern constellation Centaurus, NGC 4945 is only about six times farther away than Andromeda, the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way. Though the galaxy's central region is largely hidden from view for op... more »
"The Eternal Silence..."
"The eternal silence of infinite spaces frightens me. Why now rather than then? Who has put me here? By whose order and direction have this place and time have been ascribed to me? We travel in a vast sphere, always drifting in the uncertain, pulled from one side to another. Whenever we find a fixed point to attach and to fasten ourselves, it shifts and leaves us; and if we follow it, it eludes our grasp, slips past us, and vanishes for ever. Nothing stays for us. This is our natural condition, most contrary to our inclination; we burn with desires to find solid ground and an ultima... more »
"We Rest In The Night..."
“The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb. Nighttime is womb-time. Our souls come out to play. The darkness absolves everything; the struggle for identity and impression falls away. We rest in the night.” - John O'Donohue, "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" ○ “On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, may the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze be... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Mysterious Play of Forces”
*“The Mysterious Play of Forces”* by Chet Raymo “I have often quoted here the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, mostly from the “Duino Elegies” or “The Sonnets of Orpheus.” We now have a new translation of Rilke's earlier “The Book of Hours”, by Susan Ranson, which I have been reading, and I offer a short poem from the “First Book: The Book of Monkish Life.” "I find your trace in all these things, in all that like a brother I am careful for; you sun yourself, a seed, within the small and in the great give yourself the more. This the mysterious play of forces, then, that serve in things, over... more »
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : Aladdin " A long missing uncle" Ep.3
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Interestingly , Taher Abu Fasha changed the origin of Aladdin as in the original story. In the original One Thousand and one nights book , the story of Aladdin takes place in China. Already China is mentioned several times in the book and this is a proof that the Arab Islamic civilization reached China before Mao and his comrades. Here is the third episode of Aladdin and the magical lamp or episode no.154 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the br... more »
"The Typical American..."
“All of the available data show that the typical American citizen has about as much interest in the life of the mind as does your average armadillo.” - Morris Berman ◆ Apologies to armadillos for the comparison, but if it's true... and it is.
Devin Nunes Asks President Trump To Question PM Theresa May Over U.K. Involvement in “Spygate”…
Oh dear, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, Devin Nunes, is asking President Trump to question U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May: (source) This is a very public letter. Obviously British diplomats, politicians and intelligence officials will have immediately read … Continue reading →
Two Words That Even an F-22 Doesn't Have the Power to Defeat
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: By Frank Kovalchek from Anchorage, Alaska, USA - Cool shot of an F-22 Raptor with vapor burnoffUploaded by High Contrast, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24575084] That's easy: Mother Nature. *The small Raptor force is expensive to operate ($58,000 per flight hour, three times the cost of an F-16), but the fifth-generation stealth aircraft remain the U.S. military’s preferred weapon for countering the latest 4.5-generation jets like the Russian Su-35 or China’s J-20 stealth fighter and J-11D.* The F-22 R... more »
EKG Demonstration Shows How Smart Meters May be Contributing to Heart Trouble
*B.N. Frank* - What are smart meters doing to your heart?
The Delusion of Justice and Crimes by the State
By Janet Phelan Amidst considerable fanfare, The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (SB 178) was signed into law by President Trump on October 18,... more »
10 Quick Ways to Relieve a #Headache You Can Practice Everywhere
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Studies Show What Happens To The Human Body When We Walk #Barefoot On Earth
https://realfarmacy.com/studies-body-barefoot-earthing/
Fugitive Says He’ll Surrender If People Like Wanted Poster
A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond to a wanted poster on social media.
Mnuchin Says Tubman $20 Bill Design Delayed Past 2020
The decision to replace Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, with Tubman on the $20 bill has been delayed.
Small “Bread Rack” Scale DIY Hydroponics
A couple of interesting small DIY hydroponic systems using common plastic tubs and a bit of drilling and plumbing. Continue reading →
Stop Plastic “Pollution”! – DIY Diesel Refinery
The world is drowning in plastic waste. We are told it will choke the planet to death (get stuck in the wind pipe or some such). Well, here's a solution! We can all make DIY Plastic to Diesel "refineries" from old water heaters and car radiators! We CAN save the world! Act Now! Continue reading →
Basil by the Bucket at 58 North
Multiply a few scrawny basil plants via cuttings, then grow with decent soil and grow lights (even in winter in north Scotland), repeat 30 days later, and have a huge batch of basil. Continue reading →
Parkside Drive-In
In keeping with Donna’s and my quest to visit as many new restaurants as possible we visited Parkside Drive Inn, 5095 Day Rd, just a few days after it opened. Parkside Drive In has one side for ordering and seating
Tucker Carlson Interviews Dr. Marc Siegel On 5G Safety. No Mention That Telecom Industry HAS NOT Provided Scientific Evidence That 5G Is Safe.
By B.N. Frank It was bizarre enough when the New York Times and other telecom proponents blamed Russia for American opposition to 5G. This Tucker... more »
Signed as Law: Kansas Removes Barrier to the Use of Gold and Silver as Money
By Michael Maharrey TOPEKA, Kan. (May 22, 2019) – Last week, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill exempting gold and silver bullion, and other... more »
Another brick in the wall : The tablet system and high school students saga “Updated”
Earlier on Monday , Egypt’s tens of Egyptian students in First Secondary stage “High school sophomores” protested against the ministry of education and its insistence on using the tablet-system in final exams in several governorates. It is another episode in the big sage of the "Tablet system and high school" this school year !! Since the start of the final exams of the First secondary stage “ 10th grade” , many students reported the tablet-system did not work due to connection problems and system failure. The new tablet system in exams works as follows : The test sent from the ... more »
White House Provides Background Info For President and First-Lady State Visit to Japan…
The White House provided a background presser for information about President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump’s upcoming state visit to Japan. [Transcript below] There are some interesting aspects to the itinerary as outlined; however, first, it’s important to emphasize … Continue reading →
San Francisco State Selects First Female President
Dr. Lynn Mahoney— a trained historian known for her scholarship on race and gender— has been tapped to be the next president of San Francisco State University.
The Wind is at My Back
As a Morehouse College alumnus, I have been intrigued by the varied reactions to Robert Smith’s multi-million-dollar pledge to wipe clean the student loan debt of the College’s class of ’19. Some people are speechless and heartened by this act. Others have a lot to say about what more could and should be done to address to cost of higher education in generaI. Both reactions are certainly worthy of attention.
The Poet: Thomas Centolella, "Splendor"
*"Splendor"* "One day it's the clouds, one day the mountains. One day the latest bloom of roses- the pure monochromes, the dazzling hybrids- inspiration for the cathedral's round windows. Every now and then there's the splendor of thought: the singular idea and its brilliant retinue- words, cadence, point of view, little gold arrows flitting between the lines. And too the splendor of no thought at all: hands lying calmly in the lap, or swinging a six iron with effortless tempo. More often than not splendor is the star we orbit without a second thought, especially as it arrives and d... more »
Why one man's pearl nursery is perfectly placed on remote Abrolhos Islands
At first glance, operating an aquaculture hatchery 60km out to sea with no running water or power just does not add up. But there's something in the water off the Abrolhos Islands.
The woman who loved spiders: Barbara York Main combined poetry and science
Dr Barbara Anne York Main OAM, who died last week, was one of Australia's leading spider researchers, conservationists and authors. Not only did she study the world's oldest spider, she championed their home in the West Australian Wheatbelt at a time when both the environment and women were given no fighting chance.
Khawaja escapes jaw damage after being hit in face by ball during World Cup warm-up match
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Australia's cricket team breathes a sigh of relief as Usman Khawaja is cleared of injury after being struck by a bouncer in a pre-World Cup win over the West Indies in Southampton.
The Heiresses: A tender tale of late-life self-discovery unfolds in politically conservative Paraguay
The personal and political blend in Marcelo Martinessi's award-winning film about a middle-aged aristocrat whose loss of fortune brings a windfall of independence.
Trump to blacklist Chinese surveillance firm
The United States is considering sanctions on Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision, a move which may further escalate trade tensions with China.
'Damned if we do, damned if we don't': Mandatory reporting law pits church against state
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Ministers of religion in Western Australia will soon have to report child sexual abuse — even if the information is gained under confession — under planned changes to the state's laws, but may face excommunication from the church as a result.
Trump storms out of meeting after Pelosi accuses him of Russia 'cover-up'
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The US President abruptly ends a meeting about infrastructure after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Mr Trump is "obstructing justice and engaged in a cover-up" and warns they could be impeachable offences.
ABC crew attacked by mob in Jakarta's violent post-election riots
More than 250 people are arrested as Indonesia's post-election violence enters its second day and supporters of defeated candidate Prabowo Subianto take to the streets in protest over President Joko Widodo's win.
'They don't want to be known as Dr Pot': Why doctors aren't prescribing medicinal cannabis
Despite the ACT having a medicinal cannabis scheme, patients report turning to street drugs to treat chronic conditions because of a lack of doctors willing to prescribe the drug.
'We have come so close': Liberal MP Sarah Henderson concedes Victorian seat
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The Liberal Party's Sarah Henderson concedes defeat in her marginal seat of Corangamite on the Great Ocean Road, despite recording a swing to her in some polling places.
Graziers face 'green drought' as dams run dry and disease threatens stock
Despite recent rains, graziers in western Queensland are now amid what some call a 'green drought' as dams run dry and disease threatens stock.
Will anyone challenge Anthony Albanese for the chance to take on Scott Morrison?
In the wake of Labor's shock election loss and Bill Shorten's decision to step down as leader, political attention is focused on who will take the party forward.
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Tennessee Is Finding Out Why One Party Rule Doesn't Work Out Well
How do you measure how red a state is. Well, there's the PVI, of course. Tennessee's is R+14. Only Wyoming, West Virginia, Utah, Oklahoma, North Dakota, Kentucky and Arkansas are worse. Trump's victory over Hillary was a rout-- 1,522,925 (60.7%) to 870,695 (34.7%). Trump won 92 of Tennessee's 95 counties. The only 20th Century presidents to do as well as Trump were Nixon (against MCGovern) and FDR. Currently, all six of the state's executive officers-- from governor to comptroller of the Treasury-- are Republicans. The Republicans hold super-majorities in each house of the Genera... more »
George Carlin, "The Big Club", STRONG Language Alert!
*STRONG Language Alert!* "It's a Big Club, and you ain't in it. You and I are not in the Big Club." - George Carlin
"Beware the Banksters"
*"Beware the Banksters"* by Nomi Prins "I wonder how many times you have to get hit over the head before you find out who's hitting you?" - Harry S. Truman "The economy continues to expand, and if it can keep growing through July, it’ll be the longest expansion on record. But if you take a closer look at the numbers, the average American isn’t doing nearly as well as those who own assets like stocks. *Nearly eight out of 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck.* According to one recent survey reported by Forbes, “28% of workers making $50,000–99,999 usually or always live paycheck t... more »
Canada Court Forces Doctors to Euthanize and Perform Abortions
Here’s the story: The Canadian Charter (Constitution) guarantees “freedom of conscience and religion” — a stronger and more explicit protection of religious liberty than our First Amendment. After the Supreme Court created a right to euthanasia, Ontario passed a law requiring doctors to kill legally eligible patients who want to die or provide an “effective referral” if they have moral objections — i.e., procure a doctor known by the dissenter to be willing to euthanize patients. Catholic and other religious doctors sued to enforce their Charter liberties. Referring equals complici...more »
Vaccine Rights Attorney Sent Back to Jail a Third Time for Refusing to Breach Attorney-Client Privilege
After a hearing at Wake County Courthouse on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, Attorney Alan Phillips was was ordered back to jail for a third time, and his license was suspended for at least until his next hearing on June 24, 2019. The judge can do this up to a cumulative year in jail. So this harassment of Attorney Phillips could continue for a long time. Alan has been already been jailed on Thursday, May 9, 2019, and on and Monday, April 29, 2019, for 48 hours each, for “contempt of court” after he refused to breach attorney client privilege. The North Carolina State Bar is demanding that ... more »
The American GI in WWII, uncensored
Edward Gitre, Assistant Professor of History, Virginia Tech at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
An unprecedented survey of US GIs that began in 1941, preserved on microfilm, provides a raw and uncensored story of average Americans grappling with both national ideals and practical necessities.
Editor's Note
Blogging will be light for the next few days. I have been invited to a private business event north of San Francisco that will last for four days. Flying out right now, and I will be back Monday night. I will blog when I can.
War Crimes, Pardons and the Attorney General
Photo: Matthew Kahn On May 18, the New York Times reported that President Trump has set in motion a process for obtaining advice from the Department of Justice about how to proceed in issuing pardons to several military service members charged with or convicted of war crimes. Specifically, the White House reportedly contacted the Office of the Pardon Attorney, which in turn contacted the relevant military branches for information about the cases—presumably to prepare a recommendation for or against pardons. Under Justice Department regulations, the pardon attorney investigates and... more »
Testimonial Immunity, Executive Privilege and the President’s Authority Over Former Officials
Don McGahn speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. (Source: Flickr/Gage Skidmore) On May 20, as expected, the White House formally instructed former White House Counsel Don McGahn to refuse to comply with the House judiciary committee subpoena requiring his appearance and testimony. The legal rationale for his noncompliance, which I explained on *Lawfare* a few weeks ago, is the executive branch doctrine that close presidential advisers are immune from compelled congressional testimony. But, as explored in depth below, the... more »
Uighur resistance
05.09.19 INSIDE CHINA'S MASSIVE SURVEILLANCE OPERATION Nurjamal Atawula is one of around 34,000 Uyghurs in Turkey…. “Miyesser Mijit”-alias. …Aziz Isa…Amina Abduwayit….Halmurat Harri…Gulbahar Jalilova…. art by SOFIYA VOZNAYA, NATASHA WIGODER Kalbinur Tursun….Tursungul Yusuf…. Aydin Anwar….Abduweli Ayup ….Gene Bunin… Nurjamal Atawula. See https://www.wired.com/story/inside-chinas-massive-surveillance-operation/
"Cui Bono? Of the Acela Corridor… By the Acela Corridor… For the Acela Corridor"
*"Cui Bono? Of the Acela Corridor… * *By the Acela Corridor… For the Acela Corridor"* by David Stockman "For all his bile, bombast, braggadocio, and bullshit, the Donald is proving to be the Acela Corridor’s Boy. This Trade War brouhaha is not about freer trade. It’s not even about trade policy at all. It’s about K Street-driven corporate welfare and industrial statism… with some big licks for the Warfare State thrown in to boot. “Drain the Swamp?” Hogwash… The Tweeter-in-Chief doesn’t get it. He thinks he’s attacking the bilateral trade imbalance, the one where China shipped $563 b... more »
President Trump Participates in the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Presentation Ceremony (Video and Transcript)…
President Trump and U.S. Attorney General William Barr participate in the 2019 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor ceremony at the White House. [Video and Transcript] [Transcript] East Room – 3:25pm EDT – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Mr. … Continue reading →
Founders Of News Review Site Plan To Accelerate Shift In Media From Clicks To Credibility
A new platform called Credder seeks to create a community and develop a collective memory around journalists and media outlets that will empower news consumers. The post Founders Of News Review Site Plan To Accelerate Shift In Media From Clicks To Credibility appeared first on Shadowproof.
Here Comes the Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Rifle: What We Think About It
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * The Kel-Tec Sub-2000 is a foldable semi-automatic rifle that is designed with mobility and stealth in mind, and it is the perfect gun for a newbie to get a little practice in on without dislocating their shoulder. I’ve played around with a few different Kel-Tec guns in the past, but it wasn’t until recently that I was able to get my hands on a Kel-Tec Sub-2000. Yes, I know, I am late to the game… but what better way to commemorate a great day out on the firing range than to write up a review on this interesting rifle? Well, I may be throwing around ... more »
Don’t Miss the Memo on Climate Change
Marlo Lewis, Jr. provides a web memo entitled A Policy Maker’s Guide to Climate Change Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Climate change is not a “planetary emergency.” 2. The climate catastrophe narrative is concocted out of overheated climate models, inflated emission scenarios, political hype, and […]
Rescuing Our Children: Alex Newman’s Speaking Tour Roars From Coast to Coast
[image: rescuing-our-children-alex-newman-s-speaking-tour-roars-from-coast-to-coast] The government school system represents an existential threat to faith, family, and freedom — and parents must remove their children if America is to survive.
Segregation Returning to American College Campuses
[image: segregation-returning-to-american-college-campuses] A troubling new study by the National Association of Scholars reveals that a number of American colleges have returned to segregation based on race or ethnicity.
Al-Qaida-Linked Charities Funded Canadian Organization, Quran Competition
Report: Al-Qaida-Linked Charities Funded Canadian Organization, Quran Competition tby John Rossomando Investigative Project on Terrorism A Toronto-area mosque received funding from a Kuwaiti charity blacklisted by the U.S. Treasury and the United Nations., the Kharon Brief found. The Kharon Brief describes itself as an open-source intelligence group headed by former senior officials from the U.S. […]
CANDIDA AURIS SUPERBUG SPREADS THROUGH U.S. HOSPITALS
Public health officials are closely tracking a new superbug. It’s a tough new strain of fungus called Candida auris, and it’s resistant to most of the drugs that are available to treat it. Studies estimate that about half... The post CANDIDA AURIS SUPERBUG SPREADS THROUGH U.S. HOSPITALS appeared first on Healing Oracle.
A Serious Look At Climate Change
I normally focus on the comedic behavior of people like Michael Mann, Katharine Hayhoe, and AOC. But there is a serious side to climate change too.
Cheap chicken a major health risk, study finds
(Editor’s Note: Germanwatch is a non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Bonn, Germany. It seeks to influence public policy on trade, the environment, and relations between countries in the industrialized north and underdeveloped south.) RELATED STORY: FDA admits chicken meat contains cancer-causing arsenic In April, Germanwatch called for a ban “on the use of the most […] The post Cheap chicken a major health risk, study finds appeared first on Health Nut News.
Mueller “Team” Does Not Want Special Counsel to Testify…
Can you imagine the questions: Q: Mr. Mueller, did you go to Oval Office on May 16, 2017, because you wanted to apply for the job of FBI Director? A: No. Q: Mr. Mueller, was the mysterious cell phone you … Continue reading →
The End of Theresa May
Regularly polling fourth, facing electoral catastrophe as its EU vote goes everywhere but blue, its backbenchers in open revolt, and a government in disintegration with the Prime Minister on the verge of resignation ... Yes, unprecedented is an overused word, but that's what we're seeing right now. And savour it for we may never see its like again. When the inept meets the intractable, which is one way of looking at how Theresa May has approached Brexit, there can only be one outcome. In fact, there was only ever going to be one outcome: the Tory party, its venal government of the b... more »
Furman Board Approves Name Change, Statue to Honor First African-American Student
The Furman University Board of Trustees unanimously approved recommendations from the institution’s Special Committee on Slavery and Justice to rename James C. Furman Hall to Furman Hall and to create a statue and day of celebration to honor the first African American student, Joseph Vaughn. The soon-to-be-named Furman Hall honors and celebrates all Furman students, […]
Some Say College Scorecard Changes Are Good, But More Needed
Post-secondary education experts are lauding the addition of data to the College Scorecard, enhancements announced this week by U.S. Department of Education secretary Betsy DeVos in efforts to improve transparency through more detailed information for prospective students. At the same time, some question whether the enhancements go far enough and how much more they will help students who use the online tool to compare options, particularly students from underrepresented groups who have lower completion rates.
A few odds and ends
Absent a large theme, let me toss out a few odds and ends for your digestion. In no particular order: – When the pro-Brexit planners were organizing the vote, they tolerated Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson’s efforts, but did not … Continue reading →
Dispatches From An Alternative Reality
*MR. ORWELL, PLEASE PICK UP THE WHITE COURTESY PHONE* Not content with hoaxes to inflate hate crime statistics, researchers at the *University of Utah have developed an app* available through Google Play that allows users to report incidents of “hate.” Users report the incident under one of four categories- propaganda, verbal, violent and property damage. Since the reporting is confidential, no need to prove hate…or anything for that matter! Someone hurt your feelings? Whip out that smart phone and go to your hate reporting app. The thought police will appreciate your cooperation. ... more »
Did a ‘Mob of Somali Teens’ Attack Minneapolis Commuters with Hammers in Racially Motivated Assault?
A cluster of right-leaning websites jumped into action based on preliminary details about a May 2019 incident. But what actually happened?
Move over Indiana Jones, archaeology is a bit more down to earth
The curator of archaeology at the Queensland Museum says he spends more time linking artefacts to personal stories than he ever does going into the field equipped with a whip and hat.
Two of Australia’s youngest interpreters keep their community connected
From hospitals to land rights, speech pathology to police interviews, the ability of these Indigenous teenagers to communicate is a lifeline for their remote community.
Hidden national park waterfalls will soon be open to visitors — but will it come at a cost?
The NT Government will spend $17.5 million on road and infrastructure upgrades at Litchfield National Park, expected to open up new waterfalls, swimming spots and mountain bike trails to the public. But could that effort be countered by charging visitors an entry fee?
The secretive process of creating the 'sensational' sweet taste of black garlic
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From the outside, it looks like ordinary white garlic, but when the papery layers are peeled away it becomes clear there is nothing ordinary about what lies beneath.
Food or energy? The battle for Australia's prime agricultural land
Four foreign-owned energy companies are racing to get their large-scale solar projects off the ground on farmland in the NSW Southern Riverina.
Live: NSW Now: Bomb-making tools allegedly found in backpack, water restrictions on the horizon
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police charge a man in Parramatta after finding tools to make a homemade bomb in his backpack, while Sydney residents can soon expect formal water restrictions as dry conditions continue.
'Passive smoking' defence and new study casts doubt on roadside cannabis testing
The reliability of roadside drug testing for cannabis is in question after new research reveals a "concerning" proportion of the tests are inaccurate, while a driver argues the 'passive smoking' defence and has charges dismissed.
We know what gaslighting is, here's what victims of the abuse have to say
Gaslighting victims say the insidious practice is not tangible, unlike a black eye which is undeniable. Three victims have told the ABC how they were psychologically manipulated.
All systems go to grow at top-secret Tasmanian cannabis greenhouse
The first cannabis crop is underway at a Tasmanian greenhouse, at a top-secret location, to be exported as medicinal cannabis.
CWA member's brush with Wicked Campers leads to new push for ban
The Country Women's Association is set to take on Wicked Campers after one of its members took direct action and painted over of slogans on one of its vans.
The internet is dividing, and the choice boils down to China or the West
The global internet is being torn apart, and many countries and companies will soon be forced to make a tough choice between the Western approach or a model shaped by the Chinese Communist Party.
'15 minutes to get around town': Why this young professional left Melbourne to go regional
Young health professional Manning Mitchell is the type of resident Launceston is desperate to attract, and he loves the perks of life in a regional town. But while Hobart's population booms, Tasmania's northern capital is losing its working-age residents.
FOR HER NEXT TRICK, NANCY PELOSI SHOULD DEMAND TO SEE TRUMP'S ALLEGED HEALTHCARE PLAN
As *Washington Monthly*'s Nancy LeTourneau notes, this morning's tantrum by President Trump seemed awfully scripted: Trump was scheduled to meet with Democratic leaders at the White House on Wednesday morning to continue their discussion about infrastructure. But just before the meeting, Nancy Pelosi, fresh from a confab with her caucus on the subject of impeachment, accused the president of engaging in a cover-up. After that: When Democratic leaders arrived at the White House, Trump walked into the room, went on a five-minute rant about ongoing investigations, and then walked out... more »
Delusional Pentagon: 'We Beat Iran Without Firing A Shot!'
US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said this week that Iran's intended attack on the US or its allies in the region have been put on hold thanks to the deployment of a US carrier strike group and a handful of B-52s to the region. Details about the original threat, claimed by Bolton, Pompeo, and others, have not been revealed. We are expected to take the neocons' word for it that there actually was a threat and that they defeated it. Are the Administration propagandists starting to believe their own spin? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
FDA inspectors checking Del Monte facility linked to Salmonella cases
Federal officials today confirmed reports out of Wisconsin and Minnesota about Salmonella infections connected to fresh vegetable trays from Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. Inspectors from the Food and Drug Administration are onsite at the Del Monte facility in Kankakee, IL, that produced the implicated trays of pre-cut vegetables and dip. Del Monte distributed the... Continue Reading
Video Shows Cop Shoot Innocent Mentally Disabled Man Because He Asked for a Quarter
[image: innocent]An innocent unarmed mentally disabled man asked a plainclothes cop for a quarter and instead of giving him a quarter, the cop shot him.
Russian Media Is Reporting A Massive Milliant Attack On Their Forces In Syria
FILE PHOTO. Pantsir-S anti-aircraft system seen at Khmeimim airbase. © Sputnik / Dmitriy Vinogradov *RT:* *Missiles fired at Russian Khmeimim airbase in Syria amid massive militant offensive – MoD * Al-Nusra terrorists on Wednesday fired 17 missiles at Russian Khmeimim airbase in Syria, all of which were either intercepted or fell short. The attack came as the Syrian Army faced a mass militant offensive in the Idlib province. Nine missiles were intercepted by the Khmeimim’s air defense, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, while eight others hit the ground before reaching the base. Th... more »
Ed Felien : China has already won the Trade War
Trump is playing a short game, and China is (as always) playing a long game. By Ed Felien | The Rag Blog | May 22, 2019 A trade war is when a country raises tariffs (taxes) on a product coming … finish reading Ed Felien : China has already won the Trade War
study: Yanofsky-Golombek, Hastings 1951-2
1...? ................ Yanofsky-Golombek, Hastings 1951-2. 1...Kf1 (only move), 2. Qf4+ Ke2 (only move)=; 1...Kf1, 2. Ng3+ Kf2 (only move)=.
The Left lost the Australian climate alarm election
So let us see no more anti-coal caravans, hear no more climate propaganda and replace Pied Piper Processions with hard science education. The post The Left lost the Australian climate alarm election appeared first on CFACT.
Social Security No Match EDCOR Letters Being Sent Out Again
The return of a crackdown on Social Security numbers has been in the works for a year. However it has only been since April and May 2019 that articles have been coming out to warn all businesses about this. Mostly they have done so because President Trump presented his suggested Immigration Reform Policy information and has been discussing cracking down to help US citizens before helping non-citizens. Why I am just now posting this is that there have been a few posts in MSM about 500,000 businesses receiving EDCOR letters this week. I haven’t found a specific verified reference to … ... more »
Russia Says It Can Shoot Down Hypersonic Missiles
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Are they simply lying? Fake news? Or is America in serious trouble? Russia’s new S-500 air defense missile system can shoot down hypersonic missiles, according to Russian media. In fact, Russia is ahead of both the United States and China in offensive hypersonic missiles and defense against those missiles, asserts Russian news agency TASS. Russian media has previously claimed that the S-500 is virtually a wonder weapon that can shoot down stealth aircraft, ballistic missiles and orbital satellites. Russia has aggressively pursued offensive hypersonic ... more »
GHCN v3.3 vs. v4 Anomaly Graphs – Africa
The GHCN v3.3 vs v4 Anomaly Graphs for Africa. Continue reading →
How Iraq is Hunting for Ancient Relics Looted From Its Museums
Assyrian International News Agency - 7 hours ago
A statue of Shalmaneser, an Assyrian ruler, stolen in 2003 and returned from the US to Iraq. ( MEE/Tom Westcott)Islamic State fighters damaged and looted some of Iraq's most important historic sites when they seized swathes of the country in 2014.
"'The greatest sign of success for a teacher' said Maria Montessori, 'is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.' ' Modern schools don’t work to get students to this point. They strive instead to indoctrinate." #QotD
*"If you want to know what’s wrong with education ... — arguably the root of all our problems — then look no further than [the contrasting educational philosophy of] Maria Montessori. "Montessori was one of the greatest educators of all time. "In recent decades particularly, most schools have done the precise opposite of what Montessori very wisely thought and taught. That’s why we’re in such trouble. "Consider one of her greatest quotes:* *“'The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, '‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.''* * ... more »
Rio’s Governor Misleads on Doctorate Degree From Harvard, says Globo
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The former federal judge and governor of Rio, Wilson Witzel, holds at least seven degrees in his academic history. In the Lattes curriculum – a platform in which professionals list achievements throughout their careers – he lists undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at several universities. Attendance at the […] The post Rio’s Governor Misleads on Doctorate Degree From Harvard, says Globo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Faith in Filters and the Fate of Safe Harbors
*New Controversies in Intermediary Liability Law* Annemarie Bridy The challenge of keeping harmful and illegal content off the Internet is as old as the Internet itself. Meeting that challenge, however, has never felt as urgent as it feels now. And technology companies have never felt so pressured to figure out how to do it quickly, at scale. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently assured members of Congress that advances in machine learning over the next few years will improve and more fully automate what he admits has been a deeply flawed process for removing banned content from F... more »
China Compares U.S. Foreign Policy To 'Don Quixote'
A nuclear-powered Type 094A Jin-class ballistic missile submarine of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy is seen during a military display in the South China Sea April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer *Reuters*: *China: U.S. resembles "Don Quixote" in seeing other powers as threats* GENEVA (Reuters) - China told the world’s main disarmament forum on Wednesday that U.S. foreign policy was destabilizing, baffling and redolent of Don Quixote, the Spanish fictional hero whose misplaced determination leads him on a series of doomed endeavors. “The Cold War mentality has come ba... more »
Did Judges Agree AG Barr Has ‘Enough to Indict Clinton and Obama’?
Last time we checked, 'conspiracy to create a false conspiracy' was not an actual crime.
Michael Avenatti Charged with Defrauding Stormy Daniels
Federal prosecutors in New York City say Avenatti used a doctored document to divert about $300,000 that Daniels was supposed to get from a book deal, then used the money for personal and business expenses.
Is a U.S. Flag Improperly Displayed at a Quality Inn?
A photograph of an improperly displayed American flag outside of a Quality Inn hotel in Idaho continues to circulate on social media, despite being several years old.
Nevada Senate Vote Moves U.S. Closer to Making Electoral College Irrelevant
[image: nevada-senate-vote-moves-u-s-closer-to-making-electoral-college-irrelevant] The National Popular Vote Compact, which Nevada’s Senate voted to join, undermines our very system of government.
New Law: No More Muslim Headscarves in Austrian Primary Schools
[image: new-law-no-more-muslim-headscarves-in-austrian-primary-schools] More than two years after Austria’s so-called burqa ban, the nation has taken another half step to preserve its culture: It has enacted a law designed to stop Muslim girls from wearing Islamic headscarves in primary schools.
Gallup Poll: 43 Percent of Americans Think Socialism Is Good
[image: gallup-poll-43-percent-of-americans-think-socialism-is-good] Forty-three percent of Americans think socialism would be a good thing for the United States, while 51 percent think it would be a bad thing, a Gallup poll found.
Trilateral Commission | Behind the Deep State
[image: trilateral-commission-behind-the-deep-state] David Rockefeller founded the Trilateral Commission in 1973. In this episode of Behind the Deep State, Alex looks at this organization and those involved working toward a new world order.
Relevant News: Societal Elites Are Over-Confident
There is a significant body of scholarship demonstrating that experts typically are over-confident regarding their knowledge. New research shows that people who are from higher socio-economic classes are more likely to be over-confident but, tragically for us all, their over-confidence is too often interpreted as competence by the rest of us: Murphy, Heather. (2019, May ).Why High-Class People Get Away With Incompetence. The New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/science/social-class-confidence.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_190521 In several experiments, they [re... more »
The Coming of the Hundredth Monkey Messiah--Man's Search for 9/11 Truth
*The Hundredth Monkey Effect* *as it Relates to 9/11* As we approach the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 False Flag Atrocity, with no sign of justice in sight...many Truthers [members of 23% of humanity capable of critical thinking] keep hoping for a miracle. Something that will lift the onerous burden of horrific knowledge off our backs. Responsibility for all the deaths that occurred on that day plus the millions of people who died in the Wars for Israel predicated on that lie ever since. This crushing burden [with its attendant sorrow, guilt, frustration and pent up rage] is bor...more »
Thing Of The Past Update
Experts tell us that snow is a thing of the past, and we now live in an endless summer. Snowfalls are now just a thing of the past – Environment – The Independent With Warmer Weather, Different Decisions to Make … Continue reading →
Shock headlines at work at NYT
5-22-19 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! -Isaiah 5:20 https://noqreport.com/2019/05/22/shocking-ny-times-headline-calls-evil-good-good-evil/
Crushing Crazy
Below, I'll offer two lists concerning American conservatism. One recounts "conservative" stances that have always been welcome at the negotiating table... in fact we'd be poorer *not* to have voices speaking up for them and demanding accountability from liberal zealotry. The other list - alas - is much longer, case after case in which conservatives destroyed their credibility by screaming against clear science, genuine progress, or honesty itself. Example after example in which time proved them utterly wrong. From tobacco and smog to drug wars and gerrymandering, it's a long litan... more »
Introducing ‘New Controversies in Intermediary Liability Law’ -- an Essay Collection
Tiffany Li What do we talk about when we talk about intermediary liability? Intellectual property laws likely come to mind first – the DMCA, Section 230, and so on. Fresh information ecosystem challenges like content moderation issues and the spread of “fake news” rise to the forefront as well. There are also growing concerns around privacy and cybersecurity issues, as well as the specter of overreaching tech platform governance. Depending on whom you ask, all of the above may fall under the larger umbrella of issues related to “intermediary liability,” or only a number of them ma... more »
A Determined Minority Wants To Ban Women's Choice. Needed: A Determined Majority
*Severe lack of diversity in the Alabama state Senate. Notice who voted to end women's Choice?* Blue America doesn't endorse candidates because of their racial, gender, religious identities-- or any other identities. We pick them because we think they will be excellent members of Congress. That said, so far this cycle, 4 out of the 7 House candidates we have endorsed are women. Only one is a straight white male (and he's great too). That said, there are too few women in Congress. More diversity in decision-making has been proven to lead to better outcomes. In the Alabama state Sena... more »
Gotham City Digest
(Signs? We don't need no stinkin' signs!) ------------------------------ “Speaker Pelosi said something terrible today and accused me of a cover-up.” He then went to the Rose Garden to eat worms. ------------------------------ Light dawns on Marblehead. It's about time they started talking about impeachment. ------------------------------ Oh, this sucks. We shouldn't have to strike a deal with Republicans. The law's on the Democrats' side. At least the subpoena remains in effect, and will be enforced if the DoJ fails to comply. ------------------------------ Now I'v... more »
“Socialism”: The Provocative Equivocation
The socialists are back, but is it a big deal? It’s tempting to say that it’s purely rhetorical. Modern socialists don’t want to emulate the Soviet Union. To them, socialism just means “Sweden,” right? Even if their admiration for Sweden is unjustified, we’ve long known that the Western world contains millions of people who want […] The post “Socialism”: The Provocative Equivocation appeared first on Econlib .
Geelong Football Club takes fundraising firm to court over 'misleading' promotions
The Geelong Football Club takes a former fundraising contractor to court over what it says was misleading and deceptive behaviour involving members-only benefits.
Canadian marijuana shortage dampens Aurora’s international sales
A shortfall of cannabis in Canada’s regulated market took a toll on the international sales of an industry leader, Aurora Cannabis, according to the company. The Alberta firm’s international medical cannabis sales rose nearly 40% to 4 million Canadian dollars ($3 million) in the third quarter, up from CA$2.9 million. “While we continue to expand […] Canadian marijuana shortage dampens Aurora’s international sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The end of women’s sports
"If you know sport, you know this beyond a reasonable doubt: there is an average 10-12 percent performance gap between elite males and elite females," Coleman and Shreve wrote in an analysis published online. "The gap is smaller between elite females and non-elite males, but it's still insurmountable and that's ultimately what matters," they wrote. "Translating these statistics into real world results," they wrote, "we see, for example, that: Just in the single year 2017, Olympic, World and U.S. Champion Tori Bowie's 100 meters lifetime best of 10.78 was beaten 15,000 times by men... more »
Jobs boom in doubt after mega mine next to Adani quietly put on hold
A $6.7 billion Chinese mega mine coal project adjacent to the Adani venture in Queensland's Galilee Basin is in doubt after the company abandoned its bid for a mining lease.
Could Israel Folau's sacking have a knock-on effect in Australian sport?
As Israel Folau considers his legal options in the wake of his sacking by Rugby Australia, other Australian sports are keeping a close eye on proceedings in what could be a landmark case for freedom of speech for deeply religious athletes.
China identified as mystery source of banned ozone-depleting gas
Air monitoring study points finger at a major culprit in a 'global environmental crime' as provinces in northeastern China are identified as a source of an ozone-depleting CFC gas in contravention of an international treaty.
The pundits didn't predict a Labor election loss, but it turns out you did. Here's how
On election night, you submitted hundreds of questions to the ABC's You Ask, We Answer project. Here's what you asked and how some of you predicted Labor's leadership change.
Groped daily on packed trains, Japanese women are turning to help from an app
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A smartphone app developed by Japanese police is being widely downloaded by women trying to protect themselves from being molested on packed rush-hour trains.
'They win if we give up': Stabbed in the neck by terrorists, Candice vows to soldier on
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Candice Hedge describes her horrifying ordeal after three terrorists drove a rented van into pedestrians on London Bridge before crashing and stabbing bystanders — including Ms Hedge, who was at work.
Creepy Porn Lawyer Indicted for Defrauding Porn Star Client and Extortion Against Nike…
Creepy Porn Lawyer Michael Avenatti has been indicted for identity theft, fraud, and ripping off his porn star client Stormy Daniels (indictment pdf below). Additionally, Avenatti has also been indicted for his extortion scheme against Nike apparel (indictment pdf below). … Continue reading →
Nature Doesn’t Draw in Strait Lines; The Coming Cooling Phase
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Is The U.S. Planning To Deploy Thousands Of More Soldiers To The Middle East?
*CNN:* *Pentagon to brief on plan that could send thousands of additional US troops to Middle East* Pentagon officials are scheduled to brief senior members of President Donald Trump's national security team as soon as Thursday on a plan that could send thousands of additional US troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, according to three US officials familiar with the effort. The officials emphasize no decision about a deployment has been made. They also say all the troops might not be needed at once. Some could be sent quickly as a deterrence measure, others mig... more »
California Takes Medical Exemptions Away from Physicians And Gives Authority to State Bureaucrats
California's SB276 has moved forward through the Senate. (See excerpt below.) Doctors are a needle’s width away from losing the right to make recommendations for their patients vis a vis medical vaccine exemptions in the state of California. From the... more »
Recording the (possible) way they were!
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2019The way the Others voted:* Candidate Biden had a good line during Campaign 2008. It dealt with Rudy Giuliani. "There's only three things he mentions in a sentence," Biden would say. "A noun, a verb and 9/11." According to Biden, that was pretty much all Giuliani knew how to say. We modern liberals are like that. In our case, there are only two things we need in an essay—the name of a group we want to loathe, and any one word from the following list: "Racist, sexist, homophobic, xenophobic, Islamaphobic—you name it." That's basically all we know how to say... more »
To All Who Would Guard the Chalice of the Heart
To All Who Would Guard the Chalice of the Heart: The hypocrisy of the present era of Earth’s evolution is a pain to many hearts, for it is a clear indication to those who can discern the face of life that man is in no way linked with the crowning chain of cosmic purpose. His energies go down the drain and are swallowed up as in a giant hole as his attention pursues a senseless series of moving pictures, accelerating the trend of degradation. How is it that the wise men of the nations seem unable to discern the effect of eye-pictures upon their children and themselves? Do they ...more »
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