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A sobering reminder of an eternal reality
Daniel Greenberg, who blogs at Sultan Knish, is going through the slow, but inevitable loss of a loved one. He's written about it, very personally and very movingly. Our lives are defined by numbers. Our deaths are defined by them too. Somewhere out of sight, in the world or in our bodies, a clock ticks insistently away. Most of the time we are fortunate enough to be deaf to the relentless clockwork march of time. Until we begin to hear. And are unable to stop. There are many clocks in the hospital room where she lies dying beneath a plastic blanket inflated and deflated by one o... more »
This Killer Japanese Submarine Has a Secret Weapon You Won't Believe
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Asia* [image: By Christy Hagen, U.S. Navy - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 130206-N-YP255-023 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.বাং] The batteries that make it lethal. *The Oryu’s 672 LIB-modules reportedly afford it twice the battery life of the 480 lead-acid batteries in the prior variants—meaning it may be able to cruise for around before needing to surface. Furthermore, it can recharge its batteries much fas... more »
The Story of the Mysterious Russian (Or North Korean) Mig-28 Fighter
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Asia* That never flew--just in the movies. *In the last pages, Maverick appears at Kirsten's gym and tells her he's back to be an instructor at the Top Gun school. Maverick, then, is "restored" to his hero status and to the romance with Kirsten.* Read full article
Beware Billionaires Bearing Gifts
Billionaires' gifts are too often intended to remake society along their preferred lines.
The "Enigma" of Autism In Arkansas
WAKE UP ARKANSAS! The end is near. In the midst of a flurry of coverage in the media about the threat posed by measles outbreaks in the U.S., I found a truly frightening story from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. State... more »
Corvelva Analysis Reports APDB Amphetamine in Gardasil 9 Sample
From Corvelva, in Italy. Please note, this is a translation from the Italian. Read the full analysis here. In analyzing the Gardasil 9 papillomavirus vaccine, from a metagenomic and chemical point of view, we found many non-conformities that, to our... more »
'Morbid obsession': Taxidermist jailed after being caught with 600 animal parts on eBay
He was busted with Australia's largest haul of animal parts, some threatened and endangered, but just a few months later Indian national Keerthi Eswaran was at it again, listing animal parts including an ocelot, chipmunk tails, eagles and turtles on eBay.
May quits as PM, leaving fate of Brexit 'up to my successor'
British Prime Minister Theresa May announces she will resign on June 7, saying "it's a matter of deep regret" that she failed to negotiate a Brexit deal.
Facebook won't delete fake video making Pelosi look 'drunk'
Doctored footage of the US House Speaker has been deemed "false" by Facebook fact-checkers but it will only be demoted from the News Feed, rather than being pulled from the platform.
'It's kind of heavy-handed': Top US official accuses China of destabilising Pacific region
A top US State Department official visiting Australia accuses China of destabilising the Pacific by trying to pick off Taiwan's allies in the region.
Rugby suffered reputational damage from Folau case, RA chairman says
The saga of Israel Folau's social media posts, which resulted in his contract being torn up, has been bad for the game in this country — but it could have been worse, says Rugby Australia's Cameron Clyne.
Live: Knights, Roosters conclude Friday night footy
Will the Knights put a dint in the Roosters' premiership defence after the Titans upset the Sea Eagles at Brookvale? Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary with our NRL ScoreCentre.
Teen's sentence for joy ride in firefighting 4WD 'enrages' volunteer brigade
A teenager who stole a firefighting vehicle during the height of the Northern Territory's bushfire season has been been fined $200 and handed 100 hours of community service, angering the volunteer bushfire brigade whose equipment was stolen.
‘Extinction crisis’ speciously targets free markets
You didn’t really create another new crisis. Capitalism didn’t either. The post ‘Extinction crisis’ speciously targets free markets appeared first on CFACT.
Funny Friday
From Terry: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Foguth: A lawyer, who had a wife and 12 children, needed to move because his rental agreement was terminated by the owner, who wanted to reoccupy the home. When he said he had 12 children, no one would rent a home to him because they felt that the children would destroy the place. He couldn’t say he had no children because he couldn’t lie (as we all know, lawyers cannot, and do not lie). So he sent his wife for a walk to the cemetery with 11 of their kids. He took the remaining one with … Continue r... more »
Climate Models Have Been Predicting Too Much Warming
By Paul Homewood John Christy has a new paper out about climate models are predicting too much warming: https://www.thegwpf.org/climate-models-have-been-predicting-too-much-warming/ Below is the GWPF press release: Leading scientist warns that computer simulations are unreliable A leading climatologist has said that the computer simulations that are used to predict global warming are […]
W.O.O.D. – 24 May 2019
Weekly Occasional Open Discussion - W.O.O.D. - for 24 May 2019 Continue reading →
Pictoral Friday
*The difference between the UK and US-* *It's Bob's lucky day!* *Evolution in Liberal America?* *Our Fellow Blogger Cube (Cat Friday)* *Remember Benghazi*
Calculating the average surface temperature of the earth
“The CERES image is a single snapshot of the Earth’s thermal radiant emission to space. This image contains a significant amount of information, however to understand this in its global context we must first calibrate the image against known measurements … Continue reading →
Majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court Votes to Make Homophobia Illegal
Column By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Following a suspension of three months, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) reconvened Thursday to vote on extending special protections to members of Brazil’s LGBT community. After yesterday’s session, six of the eleven ministers that make up the STF have voted in favor of the change in […] The post Majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court Votes to Make Homophobia Illegal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Economy Minister is Confident on Pension Reform Approval
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said on Thursday he was confident pension reform would be approved in the next 60-90 days, and that it would pack a sufficient fiscal punch. “We believe it will be approved, and that in 60 days there will be a favorable surprise in […] The post Economy Minister is Confident on Pension Reform Approval appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Police Conclude that Investigation into Marielle Franco’s Murder Was Obstructed
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The investigation by the Polícia Federal (Federal Police or PF) into the actions of the Polícia Civil (Civil Police) during the murder case of Rio councilor Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes has come to an end. The 600-page report has now been sent […] The post Federal Police Conclude that Investigation into Marielle Franco’s Murder Was Obstructed appeared first on The Rio Times.
The A-10 Warthog: Now a Navy-Killer?
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: By U.S. Department of Defense Current Photos - 130822-F-FT438-420, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51079268] Tom Clancy predicted it. *“The brilliant light dazzled him, but he could see the graceful lines of the Soviet warship as she was turning hard on the choppy seas, her men running along the deck like ants.”* In April 2016, the U.S. Air Force deployed four A-10 Warthog attack jets to The Philippines for patrols over the South China Sea, where China has been building artificial islands and sailing warships in... more »
The Stealth Fighter the Air Force Said 'No' To: Why the YF-23 Still Matters
*David Axe* *Security, * The development and flight-testing of the YF-23 offer important lessons for the Air Force as it begins studying a replacement for the F-22. The prototype stealth fighter that lost out to Lockheed Martin’s YF-22 in the U.S. Air Force’s 1991 Advanced Tactical Fighter competition in recent years has gained a cult following. The mystique that today surrounds Northrop Grumman’s YF-23 *isn’t entirely healthy*. It reflects a tendency in many Americans to look for technological solutions to human problems. Buying F-23s instead of F-22s wouldn’t have changed the ... more »
What Exactly Is a .44 Magnum Rifle? Here Is Why You Should Care.
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: Creative Commons] Explained. The .44 Magnum is a powerful revolver cartridge. It was initially developed to be a more potent load of the .44 S&W Special, its parent cartridge, by Elmer Keith in 1955. Made largely popular by Clint Eastwood in his 1971 movie “Dirty Harry”, it has enjoyed a well-deserved reputation among law enforcers, hunters and sporting arms enthusiasts. Because of its popularity, ammo availability has never been an issue. For a hunting round, it isn’t too expensive, typically costing only $49 per box of 50, or $0.98 per rou... more »
Russia's Aircraft Carrier Nightmare Won't End Anytime Soon
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Europe* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin R. Blake - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 070530-N-5384B-031 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyrigh] Moscow is showing the world why its not easy to build up the skills needed to deploy aircraft carriers. *“Typically, a ship-based limitation that could put the recovery of fixed-wing aircraft at risk leads to a divert ops situation, so we’d need to be in relatively close proximity to l... more »
Narendra Modi wins big in elections, vows to make India great (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 180. The post Narendra Modi wins big in elections, vows to make India great (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Wakey, Wakey – U.K. Votes to “Change Politics For Good”…
The British voted yesterday for members to the European Parliament. The official announcement of results will not come out until Sunday because the EU vote window is 5/23 through 5/26 (and heaven-forbid the pesky Brits would influence the continent). That … Continue reading →
Daniel Ellsberg on Julian Assange’s Espionage Charges
The US has added new charges againat Julian Assange that represent a threat to journalists.
How Dogs Help Keep Multiracial Neighborhoods Socially Segregated
Despite mythology to the contrary, dogs are not ambassadors.
A Joy In Existence - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Words* *You are given words * *That ring true* *That sing and dance* *And* *Touch to the very heart of one's existence* *One's essence as a human being* *These words come as a gift* *To be given* *To all who will receive them* *So, that they too* *Can sing and dance * *And* *Touch to their very hearts* *Bringing a calmness* *Bringing a certainty* *Bringing with them* *A joy in existence* *So* *Delight in this gift* *Hear the sweet music* *That will move you* *To sing* *To dance* *To open your hearts* *To a joy in existence* *© **2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: ...more »
Cult leader found guilty of unlawful sexual intercourse with teenager
The leader of an Australian cult is found guilty of repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl who was a member of the group, starting from when she was 13 years old.
Thief swears at police as he is sentenced for setting his dog on a female officer
A man whose dog viciously attacked a female officer as she came to retrieve a stolen mobility scooter yells abuse at police in the public court gallery, as he is sentenced to four years in jail.
'No escape from grief': Parents mourn as quarry manager jailed over man's death in conveyor belt
The manager of a quarry where a 21-year-old worker was crushed to death on-site in central Queensland is sentenced to 18 months in prison for safety breaches.
University reviewing whether to host event again after noise, safety and poo complaints
A pop-up nightclub hosted by the University of Adelaide during this year's Fringe festival caused widespread disruption to campus life, including interfering with sensitive science experiments, documents reveal.
Farmers and workers point to clawbacks as key cause of century-old milk factory closure
A former long-time Fonterra supplier says the milk processor only has itself to blame for the closure of one its factories this week.
'Wood in his blood': World Heritage trailblazer Peter Hitchcock dead at 75
He established some of Australia's best-known national parks and fought for World Heritage listings across the globe. But for the late Peter Hitchcock, conservation was no walk in the park.
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 5/24/19"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 5/24/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Last night, President Trump kicked the Trump-Russian collusion hoax investigation into high gear. Trump ordered “the intelligence community to quickly and fully cooperate with the Attorney General’s investigation into surveillance activities during the 2016 presidential election.” President Trump is also giving the authority to declassify documents to AG Barr. Maybe this is why the Democrats, like Nancy Pelosi, are saying crazy things as a way to mount some sort of defense about an investigation that will send many t... more »
Future Forward: Thanathorn on local elections, welfare and party longevity (Thailand Unsettled #7)
The episode Thailand’s 2019 election swept in the pro-democracy Future Forward Party into parliament, whose vocal anti-junta platform won it 80 seats after only a year in existence and a few months of campaigning. Here, party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit offers a glimpse into the future of Future Forward, laying out his intentions to revolutionise local elections... The post Future Forward: Thanathorn on local elections, welfare and party longevity (Thailand Unsettled #7) appeared first on New Mandala.
Why Everyone Who Counts Wants Julian Assange Dead
The dirty secret of all conflict is natural. Blood lust happens to be a real thing. It is very convenient to turn on when facing conflict. Even when the apparent risk is low. Just how do you think that the Germans managed to slaughter so many in so many villages. They merely encouraged their neighbors to kill them by making it all right. Killing is not pretty and it really cannot be controlled by internalizing a set of rules. what really happens is that the officer in charge learns quickly that he must control his men tightly to prevent crap like this. Curiously, the Taliban... more »
Top British Commander In Rare Public Dispute With US Over Iran Intelligence
As usual the chicken hawks failed to read in the Major General. The recent drum beating is an obvious cloud of smoke and is completely premeditated as part of ongoing 'negotiations or diplomacy' and need to be seen as such. Considering just how all the treats that have been drummed into existence since Trump(MIL INTEL) took charge of our 'foreign policy' It is more likely that they will lead to ongoing negotiations than actual fighting. Make a list and you will be bemused. Recall that Trump came of age learning through the folly of Vietnam and the road through Dallas that got us... more »
Mortality Algorithm Can Predict Heart Attack, Death With 90% Accuracy
We need this badly and not just for folks actually experiencing chest pain. Many heart attacks give no real warning. In fact the best advice i can give anyone in the right age group is to literally lie about chest pain in order to drum up testing. You really need to know certain things to protect yourself. Recall ninety percent of men aged 60 have chronic circulatory disease needing attention. It is completely possible to locate blockages through imaging, particularly if they are long term and have calcification. Confirmation will at least allow you to focus on suppressing i... more »
Mexico Has Its Own Migrant Crisis — and the President Isn't Happy
The huge corollary to the USA migrant problem has always been Mexico. Now, of course, they are no longer passing through so easily and must face the prospect of staying anyway. Thus Mexico now has its own problem without the absorption ability. I do suspect that this whole movement was contrived by activists to the extent of providing travel cash in particular. Making the border impassable will discourage further adventurism. We can see that the window is closing. Europe initially failed to act when this happened there and they are now struggling with the real fallout. Mexi... more »
Ice Doesn’t Lie – But Climate Scientists Do
NASA shows that global land temperatures rose fairly steadily from 1880 to 1980, and have been increasing in a hockey stick since then. NASA GISS Land Surface Temperature It is simple enough to test the accuracy of their graph, by … Continue reading →
Monsanto, Scientific Deception And Cancer
Money may not be able to buy the purest love, but it can buy the best, life-ending cancer. For Monsanto, giant of rule and misrule in matters of genetically modified crops, known for bullying practices towards farmers, things have not been so rosy of late. Ever the self-promoter of saving […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Karma? Irony? Both? If Trump henchman Mitch McConnell had permitted the nomination of Merrick Garland to go forward when President Obama nominated him, Garland would probably be on the Supreme Court and his space on the D.C. Court of Appeals would have been most likely filled with a pro-Trump far right conservative. So, the fact that Merrick Garland might be hearing Herr Trump's appeal of the House Oversight and Reform Committee's subpoena of his financial records can be seen as McConnell's fault, or, at least a case of be careful what you wish for and a demonstration of... more »
WHAT THE CANCER INDUSTRY DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY & RADIATION
They tell us chemotherapy saves lives, boosts long-term survival rates and does not damage healthy cells. All these statements by the cancer industry are false. Poison kills indiscriminately — always has and always will. While... The post WHAT THE CANCER INDUSTRY DOES NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT CHEMOTHERAPY & RADIATION appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Witzel is Not the Only Brazilian Politician Accused of Lying About Their Credentials
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday, May 22nd, current Governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Witzel, responded via twitter to the accusation that he had falsely claimed to have studied at Harvard. “Today, I interrupted my work as governor to clarify a lie about my academic […] The post Witzel is Not the Only Brazilian Politician Accused of Lying About Their Credentials appeared first on The Rio Times.
Goodbye Embraer, Hello Boeing Brasil Commercial
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “Boeing Brasil – Commercial” is the brand name of the new company resulting from the purchase of Embraer’s commercial aviation division by the U.S. aerospace giant. The choice was prudent. Executives of the new company remain doubtful as to the impact of the market takeover and, particularly, […] The post Goodbye Embraer, Hello Boeing Brasil Commercial appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Chico Buarque Wins Prestigious Camões Prize for Literature
By Harold Emert RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Considered the equivalent of the Nobel Prize for literature in the Portuguese language, the 2019 Camões Prize for Literature has been awarded to Brazil’s most famous polymath: songwriter, singer, novelist, playwright (and political activist) Francisco Buarque de Holanda, universally known as Chico Buarque. Jury members from Angola, […] The post Brazil’s Chico Buarque Wins Prestigious Camões Prize for Literature appeared first on The Rio Times.
#Snapchat employees reportedly spied on users, had access to saved Snaps, phone numbers, email addresses.
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8 Ways to Stop a Racing Heart at Home Within Minutes
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Can You #Meditate While #Sleeping?
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Stun Guns vs. Tasers (Yes, There Is a Difference)
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Junglecat - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7228104] What should you pick for self defense. I’ve always wondered why stun guns are called such when they don’t really look, much less function, like any gun. A Taser device on the other hand typically looks and handles like a handgun and fires two prongs from a short distance, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone referring to it as a stun gun. Yes, both deliver non-lethal, super-high voltage electric shock to incapacitate a target, th... more »
How F-22s Would Wage War Against China
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes Montijo)] Here comes the "rapid raptor." *The 3rd Wing gave the idea its "Rapid Raptor" name and proudly briefed the concept to the Air Force’s then-chief of staff Gen. Mark Welsh. The aim was for the 3rd Wing, during wartime, to quickly disperse its F-22s across many bases instead of concentrating them at just one facility where they might be vulnerable to, say, a Chinese ballistic-missile barrage.* The U.S. Air Force is rewriting its war plan for the Pacific, the flying branch's new ... more »
These 5 Aircraft Carriers Are the Worst To Ever Patrol the Seas
*David Axe* *Security, * [image: A picture taken off Toulon shows the aircraft carrier] Just sad. *Renamed Vikramaditya, the flattop was due to enter service in 2008. But the poorly-managed Russian shipyard was overwhelmed by the scale of the refit. The cost doubled and trials were bumped back to September 2012. And when the crew pushed the conventionally-powered ship to her theoretical top speed of 32 knots, her boilers overheated.* Imposing, flexible, able to sail fast and launch devastating air strikes at long range, aircraft carriers are the ultimate expression of national p... more »
Could China Dump Its US Treasuries to Fight the Trade War? A Contrarian View is Emerging in Beijing
Could China Dump Its US Treasuries to Fight the Trade War? A Contrarian View is Emerging in Beijing by Karen Yeung, https://www.scmp.com/ * As trade war escalates, market talk is emerging that Beijing will use monetary weapons to retaliate as ‘last resort’ * China’s US Treasury holdings in March dropped by US$10.4 billion while foreign …
US Nudges China by Sending Warships to Taiwan Strait
RT America Published on May 23, 2019 Two US warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday to “demonstrate the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.” Beijing, who does not recognize Taiwanese sovereignty, balked at the show of force and urged Washington to uphold the “One China” principle. RT America’s Sara Montes de …
Trump Considering 10,000 More Troops to Middle East
RT America Published on May 23, 2019 The Trump administration is expected to send an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East. While the move undercuts President Trump’s campaign promises, the militaristic posture is in line with much of the GOP and Trump’s senior advisors. RT America’s Dan Cohen reports for News.Views.Hughes. end
Palestinians Call for Arab Boycott of US-Led Economic Forum in Bahrain
Press TV Published on May 23, 2019 Palestinian resistance groups condemn an upcoming US-sponsored conference in Bahrain where the White House plans to unveil the economic section of its so-called Mideast peace plan. end
West Turns Blind Eye to Jihadists After Terror Group Name-Change
RT Published on May 23, 2019 The latest incarnation of what was the al-Nusra Front, has attacked Syrian army positions in northern Idlib province – the last rebel stronghold in the country. But by re-branding, the extremists appear to have fooled some in the West. end
UK Forces Secretly Join US Troops in Persian Gulf on Anti-Iran Mission
Press TV Published on May 20, 2019 An unconfirmed report shows #Britain has secretly sent #troops to the Persian Gulf to help #US forces in the region to counter an alleged threat from #Iran. – Iran threat: UK special forces join US strike group in Persian Gulf as tensions mount by MARCO GIANNANGELI, https://www.express.co.uk/ BRITISH …
US Calls for Dismantling UN Palestinian Refugee Agency
US Calls for Dismantling UN Palestinian Refugee Agency by AFP, https://www.trtworld.com/ Addressing the UN Security Council, US adviser Jason Greenblatt said UNRWA was a “bandaid” and that it was time to hand over services assured by the UN agency to countries hosting the Palestinian refugees and NGOs. – The United States called Wednesday for dismantling …
Pentagon Finally Admits To UFO Investigations
The entire “UFO-Aliens” issue is a Satanic HOAX. It is an Illuminist psyop. It is to sell a coming “Alien Invasion” LIE. These beings that are coming are NOT “Aliens” but fallen angels, demons, fallen spiritual beings …. Nephilim. It is, IMO, the endtimes Strong Delusion of: – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (New King James …
New World Order: There Are no Nation-States, Only Corporate Global Governors
The Real News Network Published on May 23, 2019 While in the past transnational corporations were powerful actors, at the international level there were at least nation-state based governors; not anymore in the current ‘multi-stakeholder’ organization of globalization as described by Harris Gleckman. end
Swedes bullying a schoolgirl who doesn't want to skip classes
When I was a kid, we were usually obliged to attend the November 7th rally with Chinese lanterns, to commemorate the Great October Socialist Revolution (the 1917 communist coup in Russia). Sometimes, we also had to go to the May Day parade with parade sticks. In the early 1980s, we were expected to draw pictures of the Victorious February (the 1948 communist coup in Czechoslovakia). I think that at some moment, the teachers turned the participation to a voluntary one but I haven't witnessed the actual interactions between the teachers that took place between the teachers and their b... more »
USA Today Headline Hints At Trump Blackmail: ‘Drop Inquiries Or No Deals’
PA Pundits - International at Prime Minister Theresa May To Resign – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ President Trump held an impromptu press conference on Wednesday to express his dissatisfaction with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who accused him of a “coverup” before a scheduled meeting on a massive infrastructure bill. The USA Today front-page headline screamed “Trump: Drop inquiries or no deals.” This vague, yet menacing headline implies […]
Australian Politics – What I Learned From This Shock Result
PA Pundits - International at Prime Minister Theresa May To Resign – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Andrew Bolt ~ What this amazing election result has told me: the result was too close for pundits now to claim Labor was all bad; the Liberals can’t gloat too much; the Liberals aren’t too Right-wing; the Left’s bullying can backfire; voters fear global warming policies maybe more than global warming. Andrew Bolt writes […]
Importer recalls another brand of tahini linked to outbreak; few details revealed
Officials are continuing to investigate a Salmonella outbreak traced to tahini, with a Florida importer concurrently expanding a recall to include another brand of the sesame seed paste. Scant details are available on the recalled products. Brodt Zenatti Holdings LLC of Jupiter, FL, expanded its recall on Monday to include SoCo branded tahini in 135-ounce... Continue Reading
Food safety tips for fairs, festivals could save you this summer
Editor’s note: With summer unofficially beginning with this holiday weekend, the number of festive events and trips to farmers markets begin to balloon. Most offer foods and drinks that can easily pose food safety threats, especially for young children. Food Safety News encourages everyone to be mindful of frequent vectors for foodborne illnesses. Español (Spanish)... Continue Reading
Complaints about plastic bits prompt recall of Panera chicken tortilla soup
Blount Fine Foods of McKinney, TX, is recalling about 6,700 pounds of “Panera Bread at Home Chicken Tortilla Soup” after receiving consumer complaints about plastic in the product, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The company shipped the recalled products to distribution centers and retail locations in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia. The... Continue Reading
Issues found in four laboratories during Listeria proficiency test
Four laboratories encountered issues during a proficiency test for Listeria monocytogenes whole genome assembly, according to a European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) report. The aim was to help national public health reference labs performing whole genome sequencing-based typing to generate good quality and comparable genome assemblies for Listeria monocytogenes. Assemblies can be... Continue Reading
Suspension lifted for caterer linked to Salmonella outbreak
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has lifted the suspension on a caterer after an investigation into a Salmonella outbreak that affected more than 250 people. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and SFA traced a Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak between March 19 and 28 to the consumption of food prepared at Kate’s Catering Pte Ltd. The operating... Continue Reading
Purely Elizabeth grain-free granola recalled for metal, chemical risks
Purely Elizabeth wants consumers to help track “Grain-Free Granola” that it is recalling because it may contain metal or chemical contaminants, according to a recall notice on the Food and Drug Administration’s website. The recall notice does not provide any distribution details. It does not include any information about how many individual packages, or the overall weight of... Continue Reading
Confronting the real-life of climate claims
May 21, 2019 | Association des Climato-réalistes by John Christy, climatologist, professor of atmospheric science at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a world-renowned specialist in satellite temperature measurements.
A fatal brawl could have left a man jailed for life. Then phone footage emerged
Mobile phone footage of a fatal fight in Perth's north, which started after a high-profile Danny Green-Anthony Mundine boxing match, prevents a young man from being wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in jail.
'System should be better than this': AMA president warns of shift towards US-style health care
In his first comments since the election, the president of the Australian Medical Association gives an unusually scathing assessment of Australia's health system and the Federal Government.
Meet the doomsday prepper helping Australians get ready for the worst
Trevor Andrei is an Australian doomsday prepper who says he could survive for more than two weeks with just the items hidden inside his backpack. He believes interest in doomsday prepping is growing around Australia.
The long-running battle over Bitter Sweet Symphony is finished
The 90s classic never made British band The Verve much money because they had sampled a Rolling Stones song. Now, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have signed over their rights.
How Many Times Must Assange Be Proven Right Before People Start Listening?
And there it is. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been charged by the Trump administration’s Justice Department with 17 counts of violating the Espionage Act, carrying a maximum sentence of 175 years in prison. Exactly as Assange and his defenders have been warning would happen […]
European Court Dismisses Lawsuit Filed By Assyrian Monastery Against Turkey
Midyat, Turkey (AINA) -- According to a press release by the Foundation of Mar Gabriel Monastery, on June 9, 2019 the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) published a decision dismissing a lawsuit for the return of property of the monastery because to "missing documents.
"around 70-80% of the civilians are all gone."
-Aydin Anwar says: "Most towns and villages in East Turkestan are almost empty--around 70-80% of the civilians are all gone." at 2:16 OF THIS VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGzsaI1y9eA …………………………….................................................................................................… -Students gather outside the entrance to a high school in the XUAR's Kashgar (in Chinese, Kashi) prefecture, where banners in Mandarin Chinese read 'System Self-Confidence, Cultural Self-Confidence,' Aug. 31, 2018. In their attack on Uyghur culture and identity Chinese officia... more »
There is no Safe Dam in Brazil, Says Minister
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Mines and Energy Minister, Bento Albuquerque, said on Thursday that there is no safe dam in the country. “There is no safe dam. That concept does not exist,” said Albuquerque during a hearing before the Senate Environment Committee on dam safety. The minister went […] The post There is no Safe Dam in Brazil, Says Minister appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Lawmakers Return COAF to Ministry of Economy
[image: Brazil,Justice Minister, Sergio Moro, said he was disappointed that the COAF was returning to the Ministry of Finance] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Minister of Justice and Public Security, Sergio Moro, regretted, on Thursday, the decision of the Chamber of Deputies, the return of the Council for Control of Financial Activities (COAF) to the Ministry of Economy. “On the decision by the majority of the Chamber to […] The post Brazilian Lawmakers Return COAF to Ministry of Economy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Court Postpones Decision on Who Pays for High-Cost Drugs
[image: Brazil,Supreme Court rules that public health system not required to pay for unregistered drugs] By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Supreme Court decided on Thursday that the Union, States, and Municipalities are “jointly responsible” for the payment of the population’s health care. The justices are still expected to analyze whether the government should provide high-cost medicine not included in the national health system list. The issue […] The post Brazil’s Court Postpones Decision on Who Pays for High-Cost Drugs appeared first on The R... more »
Vale and China’s CCCC to set up R$1.5 Billion Steel Mill in Pará
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Chinese engineering and construction group China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), in partnership with Vale, is initiating the first step to install a steel rolling mill in Marabá, southeast of Pará. CCCC controls Concremat in Brazil, which, together with the Chinese, will be responsible for setting […] The post Vale and China’s CCCC to set up R$1.5 Billion Steel Mill in Pará appeared first on The Rio Times.
Orphaned Children Parade is Criticized in Mato Grosso
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A parade of children and teenagers aged 4 to 17 years awaiting adoption promoted in a shopping mall in Cuiabá on Tuesday (21 st) was criticized on social networks. The Associação Mato-Grossoense de Pesquisa e Apoio à Adoção (Mato Grosso Association for Adoption Research and […] The post Orphaned Children Parade is Criticized in Mato Grosso appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 24, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife guide] We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Horoyá (Vergueiro) – A memorable night with the best of Afro-Brazilian music is about to happen at Centro Cultural São Paulo. Band Horoyá, composed of musicians from Brazil, Mali, […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 24, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 24, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: ForRódaTaylor @ Parque das Ruínas (Santa Teresa) – Come scale the hills of Santa Teresa to see one of the city’s most popular forró events in the beautiful and […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, May 24, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
May 24th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #855
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday May 24th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
President Trump’s Declassification Directive Outlines Specific Process and Direction….
Now that President Trump has officially designated the Declassification Memorandum we can review the specifics for process, content and timing. Our previous research led to a set of expectations for the directive. Now, that we have the directive in hand, … Continue reading →
North Korea calls Biden ‘fool of low IQ’ over Kim criticism
By Kim Tong Hyung Updated 10:26 pm PDT, Wednesday, May 22, 2019 SEOUL — North Korea has labeled Joe Biden a “fool of low IQ” and an “imbecile bereft of elementary quality as a human being” after the U.S. presidential hopeful called North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a tyrant during a recent speech. Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency on Wednesday said the former American vice president had insulted the country’s supreme leadership and committed an “intolerable and serious politically motivated provocation” against the North. Biden during a campaign launch in Philadelphia on... more »
Munchkin?
From Politico: Mnuchin: $20 bill redesign with Harriet Tubman on hold Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said a redesign of the $20 bill, expected to feature famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman, is unlikely to come out before 2028, drawing a sharp response from a lawmaker who pressed him on the issue. Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) repeatedly questioned Mnuchin on his timetable for redesigning the bill, asking if it was still on track for 2020, as Mnuchin’s predecessor had once said. Sort of, Mnuchin said. “The primary reason we’ve looked at redesigning the currency is for ... more »
Two U.S. Navy Ships Pass Through The Taiwan Strait
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) transits the Indian Ocean March 29, 2018. Picture taken March 29, 2018. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *U.S. Navy again sails through Taiwan Strait, angering China* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, its latest transit through the sensitive waterway, angering China at a time of tense relations between the world’s two biggest economies. Taiwan is one of a growing num... more »
35 Years Into The Climate Crisis
The climate crisis began in 1983, and killed us by the year 2000 – “conveyed with great authority by several big-league climatologists” ”The Climate Crisis: The Greenhouse Effect,” The conclusion, conveyed with great authority by several big-league climatologists from government … Continue reading →
Proposal in Europe to Kill Air Traffic Due to Global Warming
QUESTION: Dear Martin, This was my first WEC and it was an overwhelming amount of impressions, contacts, information coming over me. Still struggling to digest it all. I did not realize beforehand so much, but creating contacts with like-minded people is such a crucial part of the conference. It looks like 99% of the population […]
Which Democrat Will Drop Out First? Kirsten Gillibrand Says Don't Look At Her
I've written a lot about why I don't think Kirsten Gillibrand would make a good president and there's no need to reiterate all of that again here. But one thing I never doubted was her skill as a politician. I've seen it first hand for over a decade. So why is her campaign failing so abysmally? Why are people saying she should drop out before she further embarrasses herself? Yesterday Shane Goldmacher tried to get to the bottom of that for *NY Times* readers. First of all, for all the corporate and Wall Street cash she's rolling in, grassroots donors have abandoned her. She may no... more »
In Charging Assange With 17 Espionage Act Offenses, Prosecutors Claim Power To Decide Who Is And Is Not A Journalist
In a superseding indictment, the Justice Department charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act. The Justice Department has relied upon the Espionage Act to target whistleblowers for unauthorized disclosures of information. It has treated journalists as if they were co-conspirators when prosecuting cases. But The post In Charging Assange With 17 Espionage Act Offenses, Prosecutors Claim Power To Decide Who Is And Is Not A Journalist appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Trump - Pelosi Feud Continues
*The Hill:* *Trump, Pelosi exchange insults as feud intensifies* President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) traded barbs throughout the day on Thursday, intensifying the bitter back-and-forth that led the president just a day earlier to threaten he'd no longer work with the Democrats on their top legislative priorities. Trump launched the skirmish early, saying the Democrats were pursuing “fake work” with their ongoing investigations into the administration — including those related to special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian election interference — and renewi... more »
1 Minute of Mayhem: This Israeli Rifle Can Blast Out 800 Rounds in 60 Seconds
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Middle East* [image: By Vitaly V. Kuzmin - http://vitalykuzmin.net/?q=node/405, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26304096] Watch out for the Tavor. *The Tavor has since participated in a number of wars and minor actions, including the 2006 Lebanon War, 2008-2009 Gaza War, 2012’s Operation Pillar of Defense, and Operation Protective Edge in 2014.* In the 1990s, Israel developed an innovative new rifle designed specifically for the urban Middle Eastern battlefield. A compact weapon that moved freely indoors, the Tavor was o... more »
Aldi recalls Baker’s Choice flour recall; manufacturer confirms E. coli finding
The Aldi grocery chain has expanded a recall of all-purpose flour made my the Archer Daniels Midland Co. to include all best-by dates of a certain lot of Baker’s Corner flour. Tests have shown some of the flour to be contaminated with E. coli. Aldi’s recall notice today comes a day after Rhode Island officials... Continue Reading
Minister in charge of reducing school violence has son suspended for fighting
ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry, who has been charged with the issue of violence in Canberra schools, says she has removed potential conflicts of interest, after her 15-year-old son is suspended for fighting outside of school hours.
Man jailed for drowning girlfriend after she told him she was marrying someone else
A Melbourne man who drowned his girlfriend in a jealous rage after she told him she was going to marry another man is sentenced to 23 years' jail following a bizarre confession in the witness box.
Protesters in Melbourne's CBD stage 'die-in', block traffic over climate change
Thousands of people march through Melbourne's CBD and lie across the Bourke and Swanston street intersection, causing major traffic and tram disruptions in a bid for action on climate change.
Justine Damond Ruszczyk's final phone call released to public by judge
Publicly released audio reveals the Australian woman was worried when she called emergency services to report a possible sexual assault, minutes before she was shot dead by a police officer in Minneapolis.
This albino magpie doesn't get along with the rest of the birds
A genuine albino magpie is making its home at a Tasmanian wildlife sanctuary, and keepers say the bird is an "absolute character" which "prefers to be handfed despite being able to feed himself".
'No achomlishments': Trump and Pelosi escalate spat after meeting walkout
Here's how the week in Washington DC went from a showing of bipartisanship to calls for an "intervention".
Lower-income voters are supporting policies that help the wealthy. Why?
The voting patterns that delivered victory to Donald Trump also helped Scott Morrison win government but present Labor with a policy puzzle if it hopes to reverse Coalition gains in three years, writes Stephen Long.
NRL great Greg Inglis admitted to mental health treatment facility
The South Sydney Rabbitohs announce former captain Greg Inglis has been admitted to a facility to assist his mental health.
Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira wins $100,000 Ramsay Art Prize
Vincent Namatjira, the great-grandson of acclaimed artist Albert Namatjira, wins the Ramsay Art Prize in Adelaide for his painting Close Contact.
Detective cleared of conflict of interest, despite being the aunt of a murder suspect
The Queensland Police Service says there is no conflict of interest in a north Queensland detective's involvement in investigating the death of Shandee Blackburn, despite the fact she is the aunt of a former "person of interest".
Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal: report
The $63.7 million deal would resolve lawsuits and compensate alleged victims of Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Theresa May has battled political setbacks for years — so why does it look like she'll resign now?
In trying to appease all sides, Theresa May alienated supporters and pushed others to extremes. After almost three years doggedly pushing for a Brexit deal, why now has the death knell sounded on her political career?
Lance Armstrong 'wouldn't change a thing' about TDF doping
Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong says he would do it all again — including getting caught for doping — saying he had to learn the lessons that he did after he was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles.
'Thank you Australia': How Aussies helped Taiwan make same-sex marriage legal
More than 100 same-sex couples in Taiwan are expected to register their intent to marry from today when the same-sex marriage bill becomes law, and LGBT activists say this has been made possible thanks to the help of Australians.
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