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Happy Birthday, Mom
My mother would be 107 today. It's hard to imagine, and also to believe she's been gone since 2000. Our family never made much of a fuss about birthdays when I was growing up, and I can recall only a few times I was with her to celebrate during adulthood. I saw her for 2 days in late May of 1993 when I came out from Chicago after an MLA conference, but then she left for the DC area to see a granddaughter graduate, so I can't remember if we did anything to celebrate. Perhaps she celebrated it jointly with Julie. Then in the late 90s my sister and I both came in May and spent time wit... more »
Links 5/28/19
Wow, What Is That?’ Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects New York Times (David L) Under the dome: Fears Pacific nuclear ‘coffin’ is leaking PhysOrg (Chuck L) Trump Transition Why Mueller may be fighting a public hearing on Capitol Hill Jonathan Turley, The Hill. From last week, still germane. Why Business Schools Are Shutting Down […]
President Trump In Japan For a Four-Day State Visit
*CNN:* *Sumo, golf and barbeque: Trump and Abe bond after a tweet underscored divides* A sunny round of golf, double hamburgers for lunch, ringside seats at a sumo wrestling "basho" and a barbeque dinner. Those were the components Sunday of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's latest bid to become President Donald Trump's best global friend. Whether the hours of male bonding result in wins on trade and security remains to be seen. Before the day even began, there were signs the ardent effort at cultivating the US leader -- started even before he assumed office -- had not paid o... more »
Climate hysteria
Get ready to hear the newly invented terms, “climate emergency,” “climate crisis,” “climate breakdown,” and “global heating." The post Climate hysteria appeared first on CFACT.
Freedom under assault
Has America reached the point where our liberty can be "repressed with impunity? The post Freedom under assault appeared first on CFACT.
State Court Judge smack down by Utah Supreme Court
Judge Suspended Without Pay For Anti-Trump Comments In Court, Social Media Daily Caller Kevin Daley May 26, 2019 The Supreme Court of Utah upheld a six-month suspension without pay for a municipal judge who disparaged President Donald Trump on social media and during official judicial proceedings. Taylorsville Justice Court Judge Michael Kwan undermined public confidence in the courts by intervening in the political process, the state Supreme Court concluded. “Fulfillment of judicial duties does not come without personal sacrifice of some opportunities and privileges available to th... more »
The “Forever Wars” Enshrined: Visiting Mar-SAYLZ
Those whose names are engraved on the wall in Marseilles died in service to their country. Of that there is no doubt. Whether they died to advance the cause of freedom or even the wellbeing of the United States is another matter entirely.
President Trump Downplays North Korea's Missile Test
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe played a round of golf with US President Donald Trump *CNN:* *Trump plays down North Korea's missile test, putting him at odds with Abe* Tokyo (CNN): President Donald Trump tweeted Sunday he doesn't view North Korea's short range missile tests as disturbing, a view deeply at odds with his Japanese hosts and in conflict with statements made a day earlier by his national security adviser. "North Korea fired off some small weapons, which disturbed some of my people, and others, but not me," Trump wrote on Twitter. This is a major blow ahead of his ... more »
Four die in 24-hour 'horrific period' on SA roads
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A 32-year-old man whose car hit a power pole with enough force to split it is the fourth road crash victim within 24 hours, with SA Police saying speed is a major factor behind a surging death toll.
Accused killer allegedly searched for sex one day after girlfriend's murder, court told
A NSW court hears a man accused of killing his girlfriend, Carly McBride, sought sex with another woman the day after the alleged murder.
Australian ships tailed by Chinese military in South China Sea
The ABC can reveal the Australians were closely tailed by the Chinese military earlier this month as they made their way towards Vietnam, and as the Task Group departed Cam Ranh port.
Australian recovering after being found unconscious high on Mount Everest
An Australian man is recovering in a Kathmandu hospital after he was discovered unconscious on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest.
Man charged after 9yo son accidentally shoots 6yo sister with dad's pistol
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A Far North Queensland man is charged with grievous bodily harm and firearm offences after his son found his pistol and accidentally shot his little sister.
Australia's first female agriculture minister says she will deliver practical drought responses
Australia's new agriculture minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie, looks for practical ways to help farmers doing it tough during the drought.
Severe drought absent from continental US
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Amazon Wants To Read Your Heart
One of the frontiers in creepy computer intelligence is the pursuit of software that can read the details of your face, your breathing, your eyeballs, and out of those details, construct a computer-generated window into your very heart and soul. Some of the attempts are laughable, like the NWEA feature that presumes to know how engaged and focused your students are based on wait time for answering questions on a computerized standardized test. Some are ambitious, like the project that claims the ability to "read" a whole batch of different emotions as displayed on human faces. But ... more »
Macron Suffers Huge Blow With Defeat To Le Pen
Eurosceptic, anti-establishment and hard-right parties were also expected to top polls in the UK, Italy, Poland, and Hungary. The post Macron Suffers Huge Blow With Defeat To Le Pen appeared first on The Duran.
America’s Delusional Attack on Huawei and the Start of a New Era
The forces who have led this McCarthyite attack on China over the past years are directly tied to the deep state structures that controlled the Obama presidency. The post America’s Delusional Attack on Huawei and the Start of a New Era appeared first on The Duran.
Why Israel Must Dismantle its Nuclear Weapons
As the nuclear club has expanded, nukes are tactical bargaining chips as well. The post Why Israel Must Dismantle its Nuclear Weapons appeared first on The Duran.
Hands off Venezuela
This is an issue to be settled by the Venezuelan populace. The post Hands off Venezuela appeared first on The Duran.
Nigel Farage’s Brexit party sails to victory in EU elections – exit polls
With about 99 percent of the vote in, Brexit has some 31.6 percent, followed by pro-EU Liberal Democrats with 20.3, Labour with 14.1 and the Greens with 12.1. The post Nigel Farage’s Brexit party sails to victory in EU elections – exit polls appeared first on The Duran.
President Trump and Prime Minister Abe Hold Joint Press Conference…
A fascinating press conference from the standpoint of President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s united position toward the dynamic of North Korea. It is obvious that Trump and Abe have a strategy for the next step in engagement with … Continue reading →
China Is In Love with Stealth (As In Lots of New Stealth Fighters and Bombers)
*David Axe* *Security, * Here is what we can tell you. *If there's one thing that might hold back the JH-XX's development, it's the new plane's engine, just as problems integrating a Chinese-built engine reportedly have slowed development of the J-20 and FC-31 fighters.* The Chinese air force is expanding its fleet of J-20 radar-evading stealth fighters while also preparing to field FC-31 stealth fighters and H-20 long-range stealth bombers, the U.S. Defense Department warned in the 2019 edition of its *annual report on Chinese military developments*. *(This first appeared earl... more »
The F-35 Is An Antique: Japan Is Going All In On a 6th Generation Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * But will it happen? *Technologies tested in the X-2 that could reappear in the F-3 include EMP-resistant fiber-optic fly-by-wire avionics, and ‘self-repairing’ flight systems that detect and automatically compensate for damage to an aircraft’s control-surfaces.* Japan’s 2019 Mid-Term Defense review quietly revealed that after years of hesitation, Tokyo has decided to press ahead with development of its own domestically designed sixth-generation Mitsubishi F-3 air-superiority stealth fighter, rather than purchasing an additional foreign stealth d... more »
U.S. Authorizes Emergency Arms Sale To Mideast Allies
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) *The National:* *Iran threat forces White House to push through arms sales to Middle East, says Mike Pompeo* The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that planned arms sales to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan that will bypass congressional approval are needed quickly as any delay could increase the risk for American partners at a time of instability caused by Iran. Mr Pompeo’s statement came just hours after the Pentagon said it would send an additional 1,50... more »
Investigation Into Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Finds 37 Properties
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Investigation into Flávio Bolsonaro’s office in the Legislative Assembly of Rio (Alerj) finds a total of 37 properties supposedly linked to the PSL senator, his family, and the company Bolsontini Chocolates e Café. There are fourteen apartments and 23 commercial areas in Copacabana, Botafogo, Barra […] The post Investigation Into Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro Finds 37 Properties appeared first on The Rio Times.
Inspection Finds Three-year-old Child Slave Working in Flour Mill in Brazil
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Thirteen children and adolescents, age three to seventeen, were found working in three cassava flour production facilities in the municipality of Ipubi, located in the hinterland of Pernambuco, by the federal government’s mobile inspection group. This category of work is included in the TIP “List […] The post Inspection Finds Three-year-old Child Slave Working in Flour Mill in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
In ‘virgin birth,’ snake gets pregnant by herself at Boston Aquarium
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/science/2019/05/25/virgin-birth-snake-gets-pregnant-herself-boston-aquarium/1234934001/ Advertisements
Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and 21 other tech moguls who never graduated college.
https://www.businessinsider.in/Mark-Zuckerberg-Steve-Jobs-and-21-other-tech-moguls-who-never-graduated-college/articleshow/69507256.cms
Elon Musk’s #SpaceX is launching the first of 12,000 #Starlink satellites to cover Earth in high-speed internet. Here’s how the ambitious project might work.
https://www.businessinsider.in/Elon-Musks-SpaceX-is-launching-the-first-of-12000-Starlink-satellites-to-cover-Earth-in-high-speed-internet-Heres-how-the-ambitious-project-might-work-/articleshow/69344117.cms
AI-powered wearable rings could replace watches for heart monitoring.
https://venturebeat.com/2019/05/09/ai-powered-wearable-rings-could-replace-watches-for-heart-monitoring/
World’s First Center for Psychedelics Research Opens in UK
https://futurism.com/the-byte/worlds-first-center-psychedelics-research
Study Finds Moms Who Suffer From Pregnancy Sickness Tend to Have Kids with Higher IQs
https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/study-finds-moms-who-suffer-from-pregnancy-sickness-tend-to-have-kids-with-higher-iqs/?utm_source=TPW
New #opioid speeds up recovery without increasing pain sensitivity or risk of chronic pain
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-opioid-recovery-pain-sensitivity-chronic.html
#Colorado Becomes First State To Cap #Insulin Costs
https://www.yahoo.com/news/colorado-diabetics-insulin-price-cap-170616356.html?ncid=facebook_yahoonewsf_akfmevaatca
How To Reskill Your Workforce For AI (Artificial Intelligence)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomtaulli/2019/05/04/how-to-reskill-your-workforce-for-ai-artificial-intelligence/#696f45ae3eb9
Survey: Less coal, more solar, say citizens of Belt & Road countries
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/survey-less-coal-more-solar-say-citizens-of-belt-road-countries/
Turkey equipped militant groups with advanced weapons in northwestern Syria
Turkey has equipped several militant groups with advanced weapons to help them forestall the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) progress in the northwestern region of Syria, senior opposition officials and rebel sources told the Reuters News Agency on Saturday. The Syrian Army launched a large-scale aerial and ground assault as it sought to gain control of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria Army, Turkish-backed rebels clash in eastern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) clashed in the eastern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate last night. According to a military source in Aleppo city, the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army troops opened fire on the Syrian Arab Army soldiers between the towns of Tadef and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military to conduct observation flight over continental US
A group of Russian military inspectors will carry out this week an observation flight over the territory of the United States within the frames of the international Open Skies Treaty, Krasnaya Zvezda daily reported on Monday citing a senior Russian Defense Ministry official. The head of the Russian Defense Ministry’s National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In pictures: Syrian Army captures Kafr Naboudeh from jihadist forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the key town of Kafr Naboudeh, yesterday, after a short battle against the jihadist forces in northwestern Hama. Prior to storming Kafr Naboudeh, the Syrian Army’s Tiger Forces spent a week peppering the town with nonstop missile and artillery strikes. By the time they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists suffer heavy losses in failed counter-offensive at Kafr Naboudeh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – Several hours after losing the key town of Kafr Naboudeh, the jihadist rebels assembled their forces for a counter-offensive against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in northwestern Hama. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels stormed the Syrian Army’s positions at the eastern flank of Kafr Naboudeh last night. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
THE FICKLE FINGER IS STILL VASILY GROSSMAN’S FATE
By John Helmer, Moscow Journalism is war by other means. If you don’t understand this you are either an enlisted soldier or a casualty with a serious head-wound. On the ground covered by journalism it’s impossible to hide; innocent civilians are inevitably caught in the cross-fire. Most Russians have known this since the start of […]
Iran Boasts That It Has 'Secret Weapons' To Destroy The U.S. Navy
U.S. officials said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sent boats to approach the USS New Orleans and USS Stout as Gen. Votel rode aboard the New Orleans. PHOTO: US NAVY/REUTERS *Times of Israel*:* Iran general says it has ‘secret weapons’ to destroy American Naval forces* *But second general says ‘rational American commanders’ will prevent war; FM Zarif calls Trump’s dispatch of 1,500 troops a threat to world stability.* Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday a US decision to deploy 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East was “a threat to global pea... more »
A Compendium
*Harry Said It* Harry Truman is quoted as saying, "My choices in life were either to be a piano player in a whorehouse or a politician. And, to tell you the truth, there's hardly any difference." *The First Bear of the Season* There are bears in the high country and this is my first bear sighting of the season (right), taken with my cell phone camera. The bear was ambling away from me and put a bit of distance between us as I grasped for the cell phone and selected the photo icon. I haven't seen any wolves this spring, but it's said that they're running north of me. That passes f... more »
The End Of Theresa May
May duly suffered three horrendous defeats in Parliament, all to do with a failure to pass the Withdrawal Agreement, and fought off the daggers of usurpation within her own party. She had also had to convince the EU that two extensions to Brexit were warranted. The last throw of the dice featured bringing Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to the negotiating table.
U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo And Iranian Foriegn Minister Javad Zarif Have Never Spoken Directly To Each Other
*The Hill:* *Pompeo has never directly spoken to Iranian counterpart: report* With the Trump administration set to deploy U.S. troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Tehran, a new report reveals that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has never talked with his Iranian counterpart. Pompeo has never directly spoken with Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, Reuters reported on Friday, citing Iran’s mission at the United Nations. The two men serve as their respective country's highest diplomat. Zarif argued in an interview with Reuters that part of the reason the two men... more »
Co-accused in violent brawl with three officers disputes police account
A woman charged over a violent weekend brawl with her relatives outside a Brisbane pub, where a female police officer was bitten and choked, says she disputes the police account of how the night unfolded.
'I chose life': Yoga teacher missing in forest for weeks describes experience as 'spiritual journey'
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Rescued yoga teacher Amanda Eller says she was forced to choose between life and death after she went missing in a Maui forest for 17 days.
A peek in the Navy's pantry: What's on the Defence Force menu?
What does it take to feed our troops? Buffalo skewers, lemon myrtle coated croc and lamb shanks are just a few of the mains on offer.
Donald Trump says he backs Japan's efforts to talk with Iran
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The US President backs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's interest in using his country's good relations with Iran to help broker a possible dialogue between the US and its nemesis in the Middle East.
The winners and losers in the Victorian Budget
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How will the Victorian Government find the cash to deliver its costly promises as stamp duty falls and federal funding hopes are not realised? Through what the Treasurer warned would be a "Budget of hard choices".
Geelong star Gary Ablett gets a week for punching Suns' Anthony Miles
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Gary Ablett's luck with the AFL match review may finally have run out, as the Geelong star's punch to the jaw of the Suns' Anthony Miles sees him handed a one-match ban.
Seven West tightens grip on WA media landscape after Community Newspapers deal
Print and television giant Seven West Media buys up all of WA's Community Newspaper Group, bringing several of of the state's remaining suburban newspapers into the same company that owns The West Australian, Sunday Times and Channel 7.
Child killer allowed out of jail to roam Sydney unsupervised 20 times, court hears
Serial paedophile Michael Anthony Guider — who killed Bondi schoolgirl Samantha Knight — has been freed from jail unsupervised on up to 20 separate occasions but remains "a serious danger to the community", a court hears.
Iran Condemns U.S. Troop Deployment To The Middle East
*NBC:* *U.S. troop boost in Middle East is 'highly dangerous,' says Iran Foreign Minister Zarif* The U.S. is sending 1,500 more troops to the region amid simmering tensions, President Donald Trump said Friday. The U.S. decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East amid simmering tensions with Iran is "highly dangerous," the country's foreign minister warned Saturday. President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. is sending 1,500 more troops to beef up American forces in the region. “The U.S. move to increase its military presence in our region is highly dangerous and a th... more »
Notes from the Salween Peace Park
Weary of Myanmar’s elite-driven peace process, some communities in Karen State are trying something different. The post Notes from the Salween Peace Park appeared first on New Mandala.
U.S. To Deploy 1,500 Soldiers To The Middle East
*Stars and Stripes:* *Pentagon to deploy another 900 troops to Middle East, extend Patriot missile battalion amid tensions with Iran* WASHINGTON – The Pentagon will send another 900 troops to the Middle East in the coming weeks in a move meant to bolster security for U.S. troops in the region amid heightening tensions with Iran, the Defense Department announced Friday. Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan notified Congress on Friday that he had authorized a request from U.S. Central Command to send the additional forces – an Air Force fighter jet squadron, an engineering element ... more »
Glock Is a Legend (But These 5 Guns Might Be Way Better)
The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Security, * Let the debate begin. The integration of red dot sights onto the slide is a particular area where the aftermarket has far eclipsed Glock’s original offering. Custom slides let pistol red dots sit lower into the Glock slide, so they are lower profile and co-witnessing with iron sights is easier. Glock’s own MOS system only allows red dots to sit relatively high on the slide, and is not preferred by most users of pistol red dots. While the Glock is the most popular modern pistol, it may not be the best gun for everyone’s needs. Here are some alternatives to the Glock ...more »
5 Battles the U.S. Military Lost (And Lost Badly)
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, * But learned some important lessons. *Once the Iranian Revolution was underway, it became clear that the new regime in Tehran were not going to be our friends. Angry crowds seized the U.S. embassy. The staff was taken hostage. There were no signs the regime planned on giving them back. President Carter green-lighted a rescue mission by U.S. special operations forces. It does not go well. In fact, at Desert One, the designated landing site inside Iran, everything goes wrong. Nobody gets rescued. Servicemen die in a horrible, fiery crash. Maybe, ... more »
Qanon - Silence and Desperation
What we have to understand is that those 96,000 sealed indictments imply real time interviews by investigators. That means thousands of individuals actually know they are caught and that they will likely pay. Thus we now have a broad irrational and desperate response from the Democrats in particular. This includes impeachment going ahead solely on the basis of voting for it and not in terms of a crime. These folks are seriously desperate, as they should. Q also reminds us that public negotiations serve to fill the public space, while equally necessary private negotiations co... more »
Neuroscience Has a Lot To Learn from Buddhism
Rather an understatement. Nothing like 2500 years of accumulated empirical data to sort things out. This is well worth the read. My own practice has never been pushed but progress has been apparent as well. I typically avoid mind chatter now simply because i am aware of it and set it aside immediately. What is astonishing though is that i have been allowed to see the inner sun once. This is a physical impossibility comparable to a saber-tooth tiger dropping in for supper and carrying on a conversation regarding theology. Yet my experience was real and informed regarding t... more »
The curse of genius
I have known many gifted people out there and surprisingly many of them fell out of the educational system. Ultimately they find their own language and path to tackle things that interest them. This is a good description of the problems bringing such an individual through the school system. Most usually kick into gear and pass into the university environment allowing them to develop skills useful in going forward. Quite simply though, gifted people are often badly disabled in terms of social skills and this does not go away when you are an alien to any group of peers. This l... more »
How do you turn kids into bookworms?
Somewhere along the way we let most children down badly in terms of reading. Reading must be done first for pleasure. The rest comes later. Some of this is done in the school but it really needs to be booked into the evening routine in which perhaps the child is encouraged to read a favorite book on his own for pleasure before bedtime. The iphone has filled in a lot of the historic gap but encourages frenetic browsing and we have all forgotten how to read for pleasure and contemplative meditation as well. That truly needs to also be encouraged. Technology has actually made us... more »
Switzerland expedites Indonesia-EFTA CEPA ratification
bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
27-May-2019 The Swiss Federal Council issued an official document related to the CEPA between Indonesia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states and proposed it to the Swiss Parliament for endorsement.
Magnesium Improves Cholesterol
Magnesium is a critical mineral found in the body. And the more of it, the better. Mag is a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes and helps make proteins, muscles contract and relax, nerves conduct, and magnesium is great for blood sugar control. Magnesium builds strong bones, required for energy production, makes glutathione, and involved … Continue reading "Magnesium Improves Cholesterol" The post Magnesium Improves Cholesterol appeared first on TDW.
What To Do With A High Coronary Calcium Score
Let’s me start this post by saying that I do NOT recommend a coronary artery calcium scan, coronary CT, or any test involving ionizing radiation. Radiation causes artery damage, causes cancer, and damages every cell, tissue, and structure in its path. When cells die, calcium is left as a remnant. Kind of like a skeleton … Continue reading "What To Do With A High Coronary Calcium Score" The post What To Do With A High Coronary Calcium Score appeared first on TDW .
10 Paleo Recipes for Vegans
You typically hear of individuals as being either vegan or Paleo, but usually never a diet consisting of both. In fact, the two diets can seem contradictive at times. The good news is that these two diets can and do coexist. In other words, you don’t have to choose one over the other. There’s a … Continue reading "10 Paleo Recipes for Vegans" The post 10 Paleo Recipes for Vegans appeared first on TDW.
Natural Treatment Remedies for Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis caused by elevated uric acid in the blood and then depositing in the joints. The classic area involved is the big toe, but any joint can be involved. 4% of the adult population is affected, and African-Americans are at the highest risk. Pain usually occurs with intermittent attacks. Despite … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Gout" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Gout appeared first on TDW.
10 Paleo Recipes to Boost Vitamin D
There are not many foods that are naturally rich in vitamin D. Vitamin D is usually found in fortified (or processed) foods that are not part of the Paleo diet such as milk, dairy products and orange juice. Therefore, it is important to seek out natural sources of vitamin D to boost your intake. Foods … Continue reading "10 Paleo Recipes to Boost Vitamin D" The post 10 Paleo Recipes to Boost Vitamin D appeared first on TDW.
Probiotics for Heart Health? This Cardiologist says “Yes”
The heart and the gut may not seem to have that much in common, yet they are closely connected. A common culprit of heart problems is leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut leads to “leaky heart”. We define leaky heart as an abnormal heart condition resulting from leaky gut syndrome. This is why probiotics are imperative … Continue reading "Probiotics for Heart Health? This Cardiologist says “Yes”" The post Probiotics for Heart Health? This Cardiologist says “Yes” appeared first on TDW.
Measles AND mumps infection could save millions of lives
Would it surprise you to learn that men and women with a childhood history of measles and mumps have much lower rates of heart attacks and strokes? Heart attack and stroke are deadly. In fact, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world. Anything that can reduce heart attack and stroke … Continue reading "Measles AND mumps infection could save millions of lives" The post Measles AND mumps infection could save millions of lives appeared first on TDW.
The Heart Disease and Diabetes Connection
It is a scientific fact that people with diabetes have an elevated risk of heart disease. Individuals with diabetes are two to four times more likely to get heart disease or a stroke than individuals who don’t have diabetes. Luckily, however, this risk can be easily mitigated through diet and lifestyle changes. What is Diabetes? … Continue reading "The Heart Disease and Diabetes Connection" The post The Heart Disease and Diabetes Connection appeared first on TDW.
How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure. Millions of adults have it. Sadly, the percentage of children with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is rapidly increasing. Do you have high blood pressure (BP)? If you go to the doctor’s office, likely they check your BP. When it is elevated, here comes the prescription. But your BP is … Continue reading "How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure" The post How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure appeared first on TDW.
Brazil Considers Using Amazon Fund to Compensate Land Expropriation
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The federal government wants to use the Amazon Fund, set up with donations from Norway and Germany, to pay compensation for expropriation of land in protected areas. The Amazon Fund was created in 2008 to receive donations for non-reimbursable investments in efforts to prevent, monitor, and combat […] The post Brazil Considers Using Amazon Fund to Compensate Land Expropriation appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Brazil, Basic Health Units Become Mere Skeletal Structures, Says Report
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A report obtained by Brazilian news outlet “Metrópoles” shows that several Basic Health Units (UBS) or Emergency Care Units (UPA) have become mere skeletal structures since 2012, with no patient care. Fernando Henrique Cardoso’s government introduced what seemed to mayors of Brazilian municipalities like a […] The post In Brazil, Basic Health Units Become Mere Skeletal Structures, Says Report appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flamengo Win While Fluminense and Botafogo Both Lose, and Vasco Stall Once Again
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This weekend’s round six of the Brasileirão saw a collective six goals scored by the “big four” teams from Rio and a total of seven goals conceded. Flamengo were the sole carioca victors with a 3-2 win over Athletico-PR. Vasco da Gama failed to win […] The post Flamengo Win While Fluminense and Botafogo Both Lose, and Vasco Stall Once Again appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pentagon Claims Iran Revolutionary Guard Are Behind The Attacks Two Weeks Ago On Vessels Off UAE
Tanker A. Michel is seen off the Port of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Monday. The U.A.E says it was one of four shipping vessels targeted Sunday. (Satish Kumar/Reuters) *Reuters*: *Pentagon accuses Iran's Revolutionary Guards over tanker attacks* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military on Friday accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) of being directly responsible for attacks on tankers off the United Arab Emirates earlier this month, describing it as part of a “campaign” by Tehran driving new U.S. deployments. “The attack against the shipping in Fujairah we attribute it... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Happy Memorial Day to all. All except the Nazis and their totalitarian brethren everywhere, that is. A word of advice: Civility has no place in this fight. We didn't beat down the nazis of the 1940s with politeness and moderation and we won't now. The meek do not inherit the Earth. Got that, Ms. Pelosi?
It's The Soldier Who Prays The Hardest For Peace.
*Take time today and stop to say a prayer of Gratitude for those,* * known and unknown, **who gave all **for our beloved freedom.* Waregem Belgium
Lies, damned lies, and BBC graphs
The tale this BBC tweet tells is exactly the same bit of spin that hardline Remainers have been putting out overnight: I think it's fair to say that comments could definitely be going better. Here's a selection: - Errr, you can't compare apples and pears. The other parties were not standing on a single issue. This is either clumsy journalism or something a bit more sinister. - I was under the impression both Conservative and Labour official position was to leave the EU. - Don’t let facts get in the way of a biased agenda and nice graph. - Anything to manipula... more »
Trump Attacks Military Industrial Complex and Calls for Infrastructure Investments in the Middle East
Trump Attacks Military Industrial Complex and Calls for Infrastructure Investments in the Middle East by Matthew Ehret, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ For the first time in over half a century, an American President has actually come out attacking the Military Industrial Complex. Of course, everyone knows of President Dwight D. Eisenhauer’s famous outgoing 1961 speech warning the world (and …
Trump’s Israel-Palestine Deal to Pile Pressure on Jordan
Trump’s Israel-Palestine Deal to Pile Pressure on Jordan by RAY HANANIA, http://www.arabnews.com/ US President Donald Trump is due to unveil his much-hyped “deal of the century” plan for Israeli and Palestinian peace following the end of Ramadan next month. It is being shepherded by Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who is his special envoy to the …
Trump to AG William Barr: ‘Look at UK, Australia, and Ukraine’
The Duran Published on May 25, 2019 Via Zerohedge (https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-0…)… Speaking with reporters at the White House on Friday before his trip to Japan, Trump discussed his decision this week to issue a sweeping declassification order – leaving it in the hands of Barr to determine exactly what happened to Trump and his campaign before …
Video Shows Israeli Settlers Started West Bank Fires, Contradicting Army Statement
Video Shows Israeli Settlers Started West Bank Fires, Contradicting Army Statement by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ An Israeli settler set fire to a field in Burin Israeli human rights organisation B’Tselem has released a video showing illegal Israeli settlers setting fire to fields in the occupied West Bank, contradicting the Israeli army’s claim that the blaze was started …
Iran Can Sink US Warships With ‘Secret Weapon’ – Military Official
Iran Can Sink US Warships With ‘Secret Weapon’ – Military Official by https://sputniknews.com/ The statement comes after US President Donald Trump did not rule out earlier that the Pentagon may send 1,500 more troops to the Middle East, following the deployment of a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the region. The …
Bolton & Pompeo ‘Looking for Fight’ with Iran, Trump Trapped in the Middle – Ron Paul
Bolton & Pompeo ‘Looking for Fight’ with Iran, Trump Trapped in the Middle – Ron Paul by https://www.rt.com/ “Warmongering” hawks on President Donald Trump’s team are pushing him towards conflict with Iran as the situation in the region becomes more dangerous by the day, former congressman Ron Paul told RT. – The US is embroiled …
On Contact: War with Russia? w/Stephen F. Cohen
RT America Published on May 25, 2019 Chris Hedges discusses the potential of “War with Russia?” with Stephen F. Cohen, Professor of Russian Studies and History Emeritus at New York University. end
Hannity: Dems Have Relied on Nothing But Lies to Take Down Trump — Tucker: Dossier Claims Were Fake Then, They’re Fake Now
Fox News Published on May 22, 2019 Multiple investigations have cleared President Trump of any evidence of collusion with Russia. #Hannity #FoxNews end
“We’re Being Played”: Tucker Carlson Features Leaked Syria Chemical Attack Memo
“We’re Being Played”: Tucker Carlson Features Leaked Syria Chemical Attack Memo by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ On Thursday night Fox’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight” featured rare prime time coverage of the bombshell leaked OPCW report which refuted key events surrounding the April 2018 alleged chemical gas attack in Douma, Syria — which resulted in massive US and allied airstrikes on Damascus, …
Pentagon Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Behind Ship ‘Sabotage’ Off UAE Coast as Abu Dhabi Mum
Pentagon Claims Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Behind Ship ‘Sabotage’ Off UAE Coast as Abu Dhabi Mum by https://www.rt.com/ The US military has blamed the Iranian elite unit for damage sustained by four commercial ships off the shore of the United Arab Emirates but gave no proof of their claims while the nature of the incident remains …
Vaccine Pioneer Doctor Hilleman Admits Polio Vaccine Caused Cancer
Health Impact News Editor Comments: The New York Times ran an article recently on Dr. Maurice Hilleman, a top vaccine developer who worked for Merck. The article was entirely positive, calling Dr. Hilleman “A Forgotten Pioneer of Vaccines.” The article states: To a remarkable extent, we owe our well-being, and in many cases our lives, […] The post Vaccine Pioneer Doctor Hilleman Admits Polio Vaccine Caused Cancer appeared first on Health Nut News.
CIA Director Gina Haspel Has Returned The Agency To Its 'Roots'
In January, CIA Director Gina Haspel and fellow spy chiefs testified to the Senate Intelligence Committee that North Korea was unlikely to abandon its nuclear weapons and that Iran was complying with a 2015 nuclear accord—assessments that seemed to undercut President Trump’s policies. Photo: Joshua Roberts/Reuters *Wall Street Journal:* *Under CIA Chief Gina Haspel, an Intelligence Service Returns to the Shadows* *CIA director seeks the mute button—for herself and her agency.* WASHINGTON—At a gala dinner in February to raise funds for the families of Central Intelligence Agency o... more »
Worker dies after being buried under tonnes of rubbish at enormous Sydney tip
One man dies and another is injured after an accident involving a bulldozer at a tip in Sydney's west leads to workers being trapped under tonnes of garbage.
George Pell will not seek reduced sentence if verdict appeal fails
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Disgraced Cardinal George Pell will not seek a reduced sentence if the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction for sexually abusing two Melbourne choirboys in the 1990s.
'Gifted individual': 13yo Australian boy who hacked into Apple twice told to use talent for good
An Adelaide schoolboy, who hacked into Apple's secure computer system when he was just 13 years old, is spared a conviction and urged to use his "significant talent" for good instead of evil.
The Daily Telegraph to use Rebel Wilson case in Rush appeal
Lawyers for Sydney's The Daily Telegraph question a ruling in Rebel Wilson's high-profile defamation lawsuit against as they launch an appeal against Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush's record $2.9 million payout.
Victorian Budget takes $1.8b axe to public service as debt swells
Foreign property investors, luxury car buyers and public servants will bear the brunt of a steep decline in stamp duty revenue, as the Andrews Government delivers its election commitments amid the sharpest 12-month fall in house prices in Victorian history.
Will The CIA Object To The Justice Department Declassifying Intellgience Concerning The Russian Investigation?
Attorney General William P. Barr has repeatedly described investigative efforts to understand the nature of links between Russia and the Trump campaign as “spying.” © Doug Mills/The New York Times *New York Times:* *Potential Clash Over Secrets Looms Between Justice Dept. and C.I.A. * WASHINGTON — President Trump’s order allowing Attorney General William P. Barr to declassify any intelligence that led to the Russia investigation sets up a potential confrontation with the C.I.A. It effectively strips the agency of its most critical power: choosing which secrets it shares and which ... more »
June 2 to be a “special day of prayer for the President, Donald J. Trump”
“Evangelist Rev. Franklin Graham is leading a group of more than 250 Christian leaders in calling for June 2 to be a “special day of prayer for the President, Donald J. Trump.”” click here
We Remember, We Honor, We Celebrate
Today all across this great land we call America, we pause to remember those who have fallen. We give thanks for their final sacrifice, for their love of country, and we say prayers for them, for their families, for the … Continue reading →
May 27th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #858
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 →
Monday May 27th – 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 →
Geopolitical Tweeting – President Trump’s Subtle Hostage Rescue Message to Chairman Xi…
As once noted by CIA Director Mike Pompeo, U.S. President Donald Trump often does geopolitical messaging through twitter that is missed by the U.S. media but hits the target as subtle as a brick through a window. President Trump’s latest … Continue reading →
Remarks by President Trump and Shinzo Abe During Bilateral Discussions…
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe deliver remarks and hold a bilateral press availability prior to bilateral discussion over issues of trade and regional security with North Korea. . As the two leaders discuss matters of state, First … Continue reading →
Tweets For Today
Watch live and follow all the EU election results as they come in across the UK and Europe Latest updates: https://t.co/LFoutbU0wt pic.twitter.com/c1nx2eIWT2 — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 26, 2019 Environmentalist parties have seen record gains in the EU elections as the conservative EPP and centre left Social democrats seem likely to lose ground, setting the stage for the Greens to end up as kingmaker in the European Parliamenthttps://t.co/JsYDZACdgl pic.twitter.com/NB4NAQLCje — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 26, 2019 WATCH: Full ceremony: Japan's new emperor, Naruhito, w... more »
Simply the Worst: 5 Times the U.S. Military Lost In Epic Fashion
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The history we would rather forget--but must remember. *It’s impossible to say how the reconstruction of the Iraqi Army might have played out differently, but then it’s difficult to imagine how it could have been worse. The Iraqi Army has consistently failed in the most elementary of military tasks when not directly supported by American forces. It remains unpopular in broad sectors of Iraqi society, and its performance against lightly armed ISIS fighters has made it the laughingstock of the region.* Nations often linger on their military defeats as... more »
Poll Indicates 63% of People Enjoyed Game of Thrones Final Episiode
*David Hookstead* *Security, * What? A new poll about the “Game of Thrones” ending had some very unexpected results. According to a poll from The Hollywood Reporter/Morning Consult, 63% of people enjoyed the finale on some level! 63%! At the same time, 58% of people say they were disappointed with how it ended. That means there’s a substantial overlap of people who both claimed to enjoy it and were disappointed. Much like the ending of the hit HBO series, that makes no sense. The fact 63% of people actually enjoyed the finale is downright absurd. I’m not an expert, but HBO m... more »
Favela Residents Ask Government to “Stop Killing Us” in Counter-Demonstration
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Copacabana beach played host to demonstrations in favor of Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, but just blocks away, several hundred people, including residents of Rio’s favelas, gathered to protest the increased state violence that many say the president is encouraging. The two public actions show the very […] The post Favela Residents Ask Government to “Stop Killing Us” in Counter-Demonstration appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fight Between Inmates Leaves Fifteen Dead in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A fight between inmates at the Anísio Jobim Penitentiary Complex (Compaj) in Manaus, Amazonas state this Sunday left fifteen convicts dead, according to state government officials. According to state penitentiary secretary, Colonel Marcos Vinicius Almeida, the crimes were committed during visiting hours at the unit. […] The post Fight Between Inmates Leaves Fifteen Dead in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilians Take to The Streets Demanding Reforms
[image: Brazilians took to Avenida Paulista in São Paulo to show support for Jair Bolsonaro's government] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Supporters of Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, took to the streets on Sunday to demand the approval of government proposals in Congress. President Bolsonaro celebrated the demonstrations’ peaceful atmosphere on social media. “I believe that Brazil is moving more and more towards the maturation of its […] The post Brazilians Take to The Streets Demanding Reforms appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Little Brazilian NGO That Could, a Tale of Incubation in the Cold
By Henry Montalto, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The triumph and tribulation NGOs face throughout the world are, at the very least, mind-boggling. They range from harsh criticism from conservative politicians to complaints by the progressive elite that they never do enough. The challenges are seemingly endless in times that have become increasingly […] The post The Little Brazilian NGO That Could, a Tale of Incubation in the Cold appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 27, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Forró do Trabalhador @ Rua do Lavradio, 170 (Lapa) – Come join this unforgettable gathering of musicians and friends of forró, one of the most up-tempo and danceable of […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 27, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cielo to cut Dividend From 70 to 30 Percent of Net Income
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Friday, Cielo said it would cut its dividend payout ratio to 30 percent from 70 percent of its net income and canceled its 2019 profit guidance, without providing fresh guidance. Last year, Cielo paid 106 percent of its net income. In a phone interview with Reuters on […] The post Cielo to cut Dividend From 70 to 30 Percent of Net Income appeared first on The Rio Times.
Picture Of The Day
A Sukhoi Su-30 supermanoeuverable fighter aircraft from the Russian Knights aerobatic team performs a demonstration flight during the "Open House" day at the Taganrog Aviation Scientific-Technical Complex named after G.M. Beriev. © Sputnik / Sergey Pivovarov *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 18 May - 24 May* (Sputnik).
New outbreak underway despite Canada’s new rules for frozen chicken
recall notice Canadian consumers are again on alert for Salmonella in frozen breaded chicken, according to a new recall notice and a public health warning about the latest of 18 outbreaks linked to such products since May 2017. This time the recall is for Compliments brand chicken products from Sofina Foods Inc. Outbreak investigators’ work... Continue Reading
Which EMP testing solution is best for facilities’ unique operations?
Editor’s note: This is part of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores considerations when choosing a pathogen testing program. It’s pretty simple – food compromises are bad for business, says Chief Scientific Officer Douglas Marshall, Ph.D., CFS for Eurofins Microbiology Laboratories Inc. ... Continue Reading
Pack food safety in your picnic basket
Memorial Day kicks off the official start of summer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to remind you to prevent foodborne illness before you light up that grill and pack up the cooler. Hot and humid weather combined with outdoor activities, provide the perfect environment for harmful bacteria to multiply on food and make people... Continue Reading
EU: Farage, Le Pen, Salvini win
...but the overall EU picture won't be qualitatively improved... If we look at the results of the EU Parliament elections by focusing on individual countries, the results look rather promising. Nigel Farage's Brexit Party (which is some 2 months old) won in the U.K., with over 30% of votes. In fact, the Liberal Democrats are second – so the "main" U.K. parties only start at the third place. Similarly, the Northern League of Matteo Salvini has achieved a convincing victory in Italy, also above 30%. In France, National Rally of Marine Le Pen has narrowly beaten Macron's party. Germany ... more »
'Border wall is preposterous cover to seize land for oil and gas companies' Live from The National Butterfly Center on south Texas border
'Border wall is preposterous cover to seize land for oil and gas companies' Govinda is live at The National Butterfly Center on the south Texas border Video by Govinda Dalton Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News MISSION, Texas -- "The Border Wall is nothing more than a preposterous cover for the oil and gas companies to put in pipelines between the Rio Grande River and
Never Forgotten
Memorial Day is not about mattress sales, cookouts, discounted linens, or an extra day off work. ~ Roger Helle ~ It was just one of many routine patrols in Vietnam that night. The 13-man Marine squad made their way through the village silently. The point man paused now and then to listen for any […]
Washington Post: Pelosi’s A ‘Fashion Icon,’ Melania’s Mired In ‘Miscalculations’
By Tim Graham ~ Sunday’s Washington Post Magazine carried a sugary article by freelancer Christina Binkley headlined “She may not acknowledge it, but Nancy Pelosi is a fashion icon.” It began with socialist Barbara Ehrenreich, who thinks Pelosi is too “centrist,” but she had to give her fashion props: She described Pelosi’s swearing-in dress — […]
Please Don’t Forget Memorial Day’s Meaning
By Steven Bucci ~ America has undergone a lot of maturing between the Vietnam War and the conflicts of the 21st century. I know, I wore a uniform during both periods. On Memorial Day, let’s not regress in that maturity. When I was still a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, I […]
Three French ‘Daesh members’ sentenced to death in Iraq – reports
According to an official, a court in Iraq sentenced three French residents to death after they were found guilty of joining the Daesh* terrorist group. Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou were captured in Syria by a US-backed group fighting the terrorists. They are the first French Daesh members to receive death sentences in Iraq, where they were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
MEMORIAL DAY 2019 – May 27, 2019
A Tribute and A Reminder – – – – – – ALWAYS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS – – – – Calling All Patriots This Memorial Day! Target is 200,000 Signatures Let’s Add Our Names As Well – (Even if you don’t donate, your acknowledgement is just as important) Please Go to the website HERE to sign the card –Uriel–
Man Discovers How To Make Crooked Politicians and Corporate Executives Personally Liable for Their Actions
Cal Washington says he has won all kinds of legal challenges ranging from speeding tickets to tax liens. At the Red Pill Expo, he is prepared to show his method. He says that mayors, city councilmen, and even heads of corporations have resigned their positions within a few days of receiving his Notice of Liability.
Here are the nominees for the 2019 Logie Awards
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Flagship ABC programs Four Corners, 7.30 and Australian Story have attracted six nominations between them, while Gardening Australia's Costa Georgiadis and Hard Quiz's Tom Gleeson are in the running for most popular personality on Australian television.
Trump's Pardoning Of Men Found Guilty Of War Crimes Is Extremely Dangerous
*Ruben Gallego stood with Ted Lieu on the day Lieu was promoted to a colonel * Ted Lieu (D-CA) served in the air force and today serves as a colonel in the Air National Guard. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) was deployed in Iraq as a Marine corporal. Today the two of them are prominent voices for peace within the Congressional Progressive Caucus. On Friday the *L.A. Times* published an OpEd the two of them had penned, Trump’s Leniency On War Crimes Weakens National Security. "George Washington said, 'Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable, procures success to the... more »
Formal Imperial Palace Welcome Ceremony – Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako Welcome U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump become the first guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace. Following custom there are three components to the state visit: (1) The guest arrival and formal greeting … Continue reading →
As her husband bashed her to death, the last thing Fahima said was: 'I love you'
An accountant who beat his wife to death with a wheel brace as their young children slept and then buried her in a backyard hole dug for a pool is sentenced to at least 23 years in jail.
How an abandoned rope helped divers find a passage between two of Australia's deepest caves
A Tasmanian cave diving team navigates an unmapped, flooded, 200-metre-long passage to discover a link between Australia's deepest and third-deepest-known caves, and sets a new depth record in the process.
What's next for the European Union, and who will lead it?
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Jockeying begins for the EU's top jobs in what has become a tangled leadership contest after elections expose political divides.
Luxury car buyers and foreign investors to help fund Victorian Budget's 'transport blitz'
Foreign property investors, luxury car buyers and public servants will bear the brunt of a steep decline in stamp duty revenue, as the Andrews Government delivers its election commitments amid the sharpest 12-month fall in house prices in Victorian history.
We followed a commuter on Sydney's new Metro — this is what happened
Nathan Burke's daily drive from his Kellyville Ridge home to work in North Sydney takes more than an hour — so is Sydney's new driverless train faster?
Is this the worst own goal in play-off history?
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Charlton starts its play-off final against Sunderland in the worst possible way, scoring an own goal after just five minutes. But the Addicks recover to win in injury time.
Woman charged with egging PM fronts court
Amber Holt, who is accused of throwing an egg at Scott Morrison during a CWA meeting in Albury earlier this month, pleads guilty to possessing a prohibited drug - but her lawyer says a charge of common assault requires "further representation".
World's largest banks sued for rigging Australian dollar and other currency exchange rates
Citibank, UBS, JPMorgan, Barclays and the Royal Bank of Scotland are sued in a class action for engaging in illegal cartel conduct to manipulate foreign exchange rates.
DEFEAT: 5 Times the U.S. Navy Lost Badly in Battle
*James Holmes* *Security, * Some sad history. *Sure, Continental seamen had their moments. John Paul Jones remains a folk hero to the U.S. Navy, interred beneath the Naval Academy chapel. Jones, furthermore, is celebrated in such oddball locales as the battleship Mikasa museum in Yokosuka, whose curators style him the equal of Lord Horatio Nelson and Admiral Heihachirō Tōgō, Japan’s greatest naval hero. But individual derring-do shouldn’t obscure the fact that the American colonies had to borrow a fleet, that of France, to prevail in the endgame at Yorktown—and thus achieve the... more »
The U.S. Army's 'New' M-1A2C Abrams Tanks Will Enter Service Soon. Check Them Out.
*David Axe* *Security, * The M-1A2C is the latest variant of Abrams to enter production. Congress in 2019 gave the Army $1.5 billion to buy 135 M-1s from General Dynamics, extending a program that began in the 1970s. The U.S. Army’s newest tank in the summer of 2019 should enter service with the first large unit to use the type. The Army in late 2017 accepted the very first M-1A2C Abrams tanks. Nearly two years later the service has enough of the new vehicles to equip an entire brigade. “We’re in the throes of getting that together,” Hank Kennedy, a manager at General Dynamics’... more »
The Worst 2020 Election Interference Will Be Perfectly Legal
“After the Mueller report was released, our president called Vladimir Putin, spent an hour on the phone with him,” Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke said on CBS’s Face The Nation yesterday. “Described the report as a hoax, giving Putin a green light to further interfere in our […]
End of the Road for Rolling Thunder in DC but not in the US
– Fox News Published on May 25, 2019 Retired Sgt. Artie Muller says his group is ‘over charged and harassed by Pentagon security and management. UNREAL!!! But on another note this could be a great thing to show patriotism around the USA not just in DC. –Uriel–
Gillette : The Best A Man Can Get… Far Away From
New Gillette ad features dad teaching his trans son to shave for the first time In what might be either its so-called “wokest” commercial yet, or else another attempt at bankruptcy, a father is shown teaching his “son” how to shave. Nothing unusual or offensive about that, right? Except that the father’s “son” is actually his daughter. Or maybe it’s the other way around. I’ve lost my scorecard and I’m not really sure any longer. From attacking men for their so-called “toxic masculinity” to promoting obesity ….. …. and now promoting transgenderism, the company appears to be more inte... more »
Network of Islamophobic Facebook Pages Exposed by Snopes Goes Dark
Facebook has still not responded to any of our requests for comment, however.
"We warmly welcome our Indonesian friends to visit Xinjiang and take a look for yourselves."
9-25-18 *We* warmly welcome our Indonesian friends to visit Xinjiang and take a look for yourselves. I believe by then you would agree as well that Xinjiang is indeed a wonderful place. -The writer is Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia, named Xiao (shown) https://www.thejakartapost.com/academia/2018/09/25/xinjiang-what-a-wonderful-place.html ……....................................................................................................... 5-27-19 *The* amount of news about Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang, China, is prohibited from fasting during Ramadan, Ambassador Xiao Qian a... more »
Dangerous Things
There are a lot of things that are dangerous. Kitchen chemicals can make great improvised explosive devices, fertilizer can take down large buildings, the gas supply that cooks your food can demo your house, cars are dangerous, and firearms are no different. However in a world where harsh language is conflated with murder, and the murder of babies is politically correct, the seeming worst possible thing to do is to own a firearm. Since only .02% of all firearms are ever used in a crime, firearms as instrumentalities of violent crime can said to be 0. And 0 is a politically incorre... more »
U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo And Iranian Foriegn Minister Javad Zarif Have Never Spoken Directly To Each Other
*The Hill:* *Pompeo has never directly spoken to Iranian counterpart: report* With the Trump administration set to deploy U.S. troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Tehran, a new report reveals that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has never talked with his Iranian counterpart. Pompeo has never directly spoken with Iran's foreign minister, Javad Zarif, Reuters reported on Friday, citing Iran’s mission at the United Nations. The two men serve as their respective country's highest diplomat. Zarif argued in an interview with Reuters that part of the reason the two men... more »
DHS: 100% of Illegal Aliens with Children Are Being Released int the US and Given Work Permits!
Homeland Security is allowing 100% of migrant adults traveling with children across the border to be released into the interior of the US. Within four to six weeks, the adults are given work permits allowing them to take American jobs.
Auction clearance rate bounce points to house 'price stability'
The Sydney and Melbourne property markets are showing early signs of ending their steep slides, with a strong bounce in auction clearance rates on the first Saturday after the federal election.
Labor claims Brisbane seat of Lilley after close contest
Labor narrowly avoids further eroding its dwindling number of Queensland seats after claiming victory in Lilley — a seat formerly held by retiring MP Wayne Swan.
More staff, not less, the answer for retail woes
Retailers continue to struggle with international rivals and online shopping, but some say slashing staff to cut costs is not the answer.
Anthony Albanese to take over Labor leadership following election loss
The newly installed Labor leader-elect takes over the Opposition after an uncontested leadership battle to replace outgoing leader Bill Shorten.
Jason describes his culture as 'a gift', and it's one he's eager to share
Proud pakana man Jason Thomas says his culture connects him to the sea and the land, it's in Aboriginal people "from the old people to the young", and that's why he wants to share it.
Brexit Party wins EU elections in UK, Conservatives fear wipe-out
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Nigel Farage's Brexit Party storms to victory in the European elections, and results elsewhere are mixed with pro-EU parties as well as far-right and nationalist groups doing well.
'I nearly killed him': Disaster narrowly averted at Monaco GP
Dan Ricciardo was on track for his best finish since his move to Renault at the Monaco Grand Prix, but a pit stop strategy error cost his chances of a top-five finish.
Full of hot air? Part of a new diet range? Social media makes light of empty pie sold to footy fan
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An Adelaide Crows fan is dealt a double blow over the weekend, being sold a pie without any filling before his team goes down in the final three minutes of a game in a stirring comeback by West Coast.
'We are building an illiberal state': Inside the Hungary of Viktor Orban
As Europe stands at the precipice of further integration or a stark return to the supremacy of nation states, one member — Hungary — is showing what might happen if the latter route is chosen.
Trump Targets UK, Australia And Ukraine Over ‘Greatest Hoax In The History Of Our Country’
Trump Targets UK, Australia And Ukraine Over ‘Greatest Hoax In The History Of Our Country’ by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ President Trump on Friday said that he wants Attorney General William Barr to investigate the UK, Australia and Ukraine for their roles in the ‘greatest hoax in the history of our country.’ – Speaking with reporters at …
The Politics of Declassifying Russian Probe Intelligence — The People Behind the Coup Will Be Exposed
Fox News Published on May 24, 2019 President Trump directs Attorney General William Barr to declassify information on surveillance during the 2016 election; reaction and analysis from the ‘Special Report’ All-Stars. end
UK Intelligence Laundered Steele Dossier, Delivered It to James Comey
The Duran Published on May 25, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 182. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris examine how UK intelligence services were used to launder the Steele Dossier, and deliver it back to the US with their stamp of approval, paving the way for Buzzfeed to leak the document, and …
West Point Just Graduated the Most Diverse Class in its History
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * We have the numbers. On Saturday, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point graduated the most diverse class in the academy's history. Of the 980 cadets who are commissioning into the U.S. Army as second lieutenants, there was the highest number of African American women, Hispanic women, and highest number of women overall since the first class of women graduated in 1980, according to a West Point press release. Frank Demaro, West Point spokesman, told CNN that last year's class had 27 African American women graduates — this year had 34 — and they ... more »
Dear America, Please Don’t Forget Memorial Day’s Real Meaning
*Steven P. Bucci* *History, * When children ask, “Why is today a holiday?”, parents can explain. They can point to the names on those small town monuments, and say: “We are remembering them. They died for our freedom.” America has undergone a lot of maturing between the Vietnam War and the conflicts of the 21st century. I know, I wore a uniform during both periods. On Memorial Day, let’s not regress in that maturity. When I was still a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, I watched our instructors (all multitour Vietnam veterans) deal with the end of the war. In t... more »
The Iran Crisis and the Ghosts of the Gulf of Tonkin
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] John Bolton’s personal history of blatantly attempting to politicize intelligence is reminiscent of a mistake once made by the Johnson administration. Disturbing similarities between the run-up to the Iraq War of 2003 and the Trump administration’s bellicosity toward Iran keep accumulating. They include war-selling rhetoric seemingly derived from the same script. But in some respects, parallels to the present are even more distinct with an incident that occurred over half a century ago, beyond the living memory of most Am... more »
The U.S. Navy’s 3 Stealth Destroyers Are Joining an Experimental Drone Squadron
*David Axe* *Security, * The squadron also will include at least two types of drone warship plus four early-production Littoral Combat Ships. The U.S. Navy plans to assign its three *Zumwalt*-class stealth destroyers to an experimental squadron that will develop new tactics for naval warfare. The squadron also will include at least two types of drone warship plus four early-production Littoral Combat Ships. The plan does not prevent the *Zumwalt*s from also deploying for front-line operations. All three of the radar-evading destroyers eventually will sail from San Diego. The Na... more »
What Americans Should Do on Memorial Day
*James Jay Carafano* *History, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Remember at least one hero and honor their sacrifice. This Memorial Day put aside the politics and the shopping sprees. This day is about remembering one thing and one thing only: those who gave their lives in the service of their fellow Americans. That’s actually a lot to take in. So many wars. So many causes. So many lives. It’s impossible to remember them all. But for those looking for a place to start, here’s one you can remember, even if you’ve never heard of him. We’ve all heard of O’Hare, the nation’s bu... more »
F-35A Flew A Combat Mission. Let's Not Get Too Excited Just Yet.
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The target was less than impressive. *These problems will have to be mitigated because if they are not, the consequences of America’s premier combat aircraft ending as a failure are too horrible to contemplate. We can say at this point that the F-35 can take off, drop a few bombs on a target defenseless against air attack, and safely return to base.* If dropping bombs on caves and tunnels were a guarantee of a weapon’s success, the F-35 would be awesome. *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* On April 30, two U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter... more »
Shocking Tapes Expected to Tarnish King Legacy — Permanently!
[image: shocking-tapes-expected-to-tarnish-king-legacy] Until now, many historians and politicians have been reluctant to offer any critical perspective on the late Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps with these new revelations, such an honest assessment can now begin.
Texas Governor to Sign “Save Chick-fil-A” Bill into Law
[image: texas-governor-to-sign-save-chick-fil-a-bill-into-law] Texas Governor Greg Abbott has virtually guaranteed that he will sign the “Save Chick-fil-A” bill into law, probably later on this week.
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : Aladdin " Make way for Prince Aladdin" Ep.7
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. First of all , you can refresh your memory and see how Aladdin reacted when he knew princess Tot married someone else. Here is the seventh episode of Aladdin and the magical lamp or episode no.158 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. *And Aladdin goes in a procession the whole kingdom would take about days and days with his forty slaves carrying trays made of gold and on them branches of pea... more »
Abortion’s link to breast cancer
Women should be told about the relationship between induced abortion and breast cancer. And so should researchers who look only at race, income and social safety net. In the 1950s black women and white women were married at about the same percentage, but that changed with the War on Poverty and drastically by the late 1990s. Until the late 1950s black women had lower breast cancer mortality rates than white--even with aggressive segregation, more poverty, poor housing, and limits to education. And guess what else changed? Higher abortion rates for black women than white when Uncle ... more »
At Catholic Institutions, Tradition Propels a Commitment to Social Justice
Catholic colleges and universities have long promoted principles of social justice, inclusion, compassion and dialogue, even in the face of fierce protest.
The Daily Brief 2019-05-25
This is a summary of 10 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, US, Idlib, Syria, Lebanon, Tehran, Hama, Russia, ISIS, Palmyra, Bolton, Aleppo. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Syria Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Iran can sink US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists, Turkish-backed rebels launch counter-offensive to retake Kafr Naboudeh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – The jihadist and Turkish-backed rebels have launched a counter-offensive this evening to retake the key town of Kafr Naboudeh in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist and Turkish-backed rebels stormed the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) defenses at the eastern flank of Kafr […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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