10 pm MDT
U.S. Navy Unveils An Unmanned Boat With A 50-Caliber Machine Gun
The Navy and Textron showed off for the first time a weaponized prototype of a small unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed to revolutionize sea warfare, May 6, 2019. (Military.com photo/Richard Sisk) *Military.com:* *Navy’s Unmanned Boat Now Features 50-Caliber Machine Gun* The Navy and Textron showed off for the first time Monday a weaponized prototype of a small unmanned surface vessel (USV) designed to revolutionize sea warfare. Textron principal systems engineer Gary Hartman said the display of the 40-foot Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle, docked at the annual Sea-Air-Space Ex... more »
Shaken Baby Syndrome Hypothesis Has Never Been Scientifically Validated
For years we have known that the diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is flawed. Yet too many innocent parents and caretakers remain wrongfully incarcerated and face wrongful convictions based on this false evidence. In a statement released by the Innocence Network on April 30, the Network explains that although the SBS hypothesis was popularized in the early 2000s, it has never been scientifically validated. In 2016, an independent group of experts appointed by The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, one of the oldest medical asses... more »
The Heatwave Of May 1895
On this date in 1895, three quarters of the US was above 80F. Ninety degree temperatures were recorded in Minnesota, Maine and much of the Midwest. One hundred degree temperatures were reported in Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma, and Arizona was … Continue reading →
a slow shift away from coal as fuel worldwide
1) 4-8-19 *Southeast* Asian markets have been perceived as the next frontier for coal-fired power plant development. Coal has been valued for its ability to provide low-cost base-load power, which is essential in Southeast Asia. Up to 2030, there are many new projects under construction and others in different stages of development that will double the coal-fired power capacity in the region. However, declining costs and increased deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, combined with dwindling options for developers to permit, finance, and construct new coal plants, a... more »
Dan Bongino Discusses Insufferable “Spy” Debate…
Dan Bongino appears with Lou Dobbs to discuss the insufferable debate over the word “spies”. Bongino accurately outlines the issues with current FBI Director Christopher Wray and his institutional motives. . FBI Director Wray lost all credibility in June of … Continue reading →
Shaken Baby Syndrome Hypothesis Has Never Been Scientifically Validated
For years we have known that the diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is flawed. Yet too many innocent parents and caretakers remain wrongfully incarcerated and face wrongful convictions based on this false evidence. In a statement released by the Innocence Network on April 30, the Network explains that although the SBS hypothesis was popularized in the early 2000s, it has never been scientifically validated. In 2016, an independent group of experts appointed by The Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services, one of the oldest medical asses... more »
How multinationals shift billions in revenue offshore and what Labor plans to do about it
Labor wants to deny multinationals a tax deduction for royalties when they are paid by a firm with $1 billion or more of global turnover to a related party overseas.
Rocky Hill coal mine 'dead in the water' after company abandons appeal option
The company proposing a coal mine for NSW's Manning Valley, refused by an environment court on the grounds of its contribution to climate change, will not appeal the decision.
Teen dies a 'hero' after charging Colorado school shooter
Just In - 1 hour ago
The 18-year-old was the lone fatality in a Colorado high school shooting after charging one of the attackers, sacrificing his life to buy classmates time to escape.
Homicide investigation underway after body found in sewage tank
A homicide investigation is underway after a man's body — believed to be that of missing man Jason Guise — was found in a sewage tank on Brisbane's bayside.
Adelaide own's Archie has a throne — in a hair salon, where Harry and Megan work
Just In - 1 hour ago
An Adelaide hair salon is experiencing a "royal take-over", with two employees sharing the names of the world's most famous new parents and an egotistical pet pooch named Archie.
Big stick or tooth pick? Here's your guide to understanding the major parties' energy policies
Brawling over energy policy has been a feature of Australian politics and a key factor in the felling of a number of leaders from both of the major parties. So where do they stand ahead of this election?
No rain, no grain: Graincorp posts $59m loss as drought almost halves production in the east
Australia's largest bulk grain handler has posted a $59 million dollar half year loss, with severe drought bringing down production and impacting business.
Did Children at a Philadelphia Muslim School Sing a Song With Violent Lyrics?
A controversial video prompted concern in April and May 2019.
Denver is 1st US City to Decriminalize ‘Magic Mushrooms’
Decriminalization led by a slim 51%, according to preliminary figures on Tuesday's election released by Denver's Election Division.
California Overhauls Sex Education Guidance for Teachers
LGBT advocates praised the new recommendations for giving such attention to a community that often is left out of sex education policies.
Oregon Teachers Walk Out in Red to Press for School Funding
An estimated 25,000 people massed in a downtown Portland park for a rally before marching through the city.
Clinton: GOP Must Choose ‘Rule of Law’ or ‘Rule of Trump’
"You've got to keep putting points on the board that the American people can see while we're fighting out this constitutional crisis," Clinton said.
Economic Warfare Man Strikes Again
The post Economic Warfare Man Strikes Again appeared first on The Duran.
Christopher Steele’s stunning pre-FISA confession: Informant needed to air Trump dirt before election
The post Christopher Steele’s stunning pre-FISA confession: Informant needed to air Trump dirt before election appeared first on The Duran.
Why Legislative Powers Need to Be Checked, Too
The post Why Legislative Powers Need to Be Checked, Too appeared first on The Duran.
Mueller’s Preposterous Rationale for Tainting the President with ‘Obstruction’ Allegations
The post Mueller’s Preposterous Rationale for Tainting the President with ‘Obstruction’ Allegations appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Asserts Executive Privilege Over Mueller Report And Underlying Documents
The post Trump Asserts Executive Privilege Over Mueller Report And Underlying Documents appeared first on The Duran.
House Judiciary Committee Votes To Hold Barr In Contempt Over Unredacted Mueller Report
The post House Judiciary Committee Votes To Hold Barr In Contempt Over Unredacted Mueller Report appeared first on The Duran.
How US and Foreign Intel Agencies Interfered in a US Election
The post How US and Foreign Intel Agencies Interfered in a US Election appeared first on The Duran.
James Comey is in trouble and he knows it
The post James Comey is in trouble and he knows it appeared first on The Duran.
US claims China backtracked on almost all aspects of US trade deal
The post US claims China backtracked on almost all aspects of US trade deal appeared first on The Duran.
China won’t flinch in face of tough-talking US
The post China won’t flinch in face of tough-talking US appeared first on The Duran.
China ready for any outcomes in trade talks with US
The post China ready for any outcomes in trade talks with US appeared first on The Duran.
On The Brink Of An Apocalyptic War With Iran, And Most Americans Don’t Seem To Care
The post On The Brink Of An Apocalyptic War With Iran, And Most Americans Don’t Seem To Care appeared first on The Duran.
Iran’s Master Plan To Beat U.S. Sanctions
The post Iran’s Master Plan To Beat U.S. Sanctions appeared first on The Duran.
Saudis Said Willing to Meet All Orders From Ex-Iran Oil Buyers
The post Saudis Said Willing to Meet All Orders From Ex-Iran Oil Buyers appeared first on The Duran.
Trump Bans Trade In Iranian Metals, Seeking To Crush Economy
The post Trump Bans Trade In Iranian Metals, Seeking To Crush Economy appeared first on The Duran.
EU could heed Iran’s demarche & ‘put US in its place’, but will it?
The post EU could heed Iran’s demarche & ‘put US in its place’, but will it? appeared first on The Duran.
Iran’s Minimal Response to U.S. Violations of the Nuclear Deal
The post Iran’s Minimal Response to U.S. Violations of the Nuclear Deal appeared first on The Duran.
Iran Retaliates To US Provocations: Threatens To Accelerate Uranium Enrichment
The post Iran Retaliates To US Provocations: Threatens To Accelerate Uranium Enrichment appeared first on The Duran.
Huawei Hypocrisy
The post Huawei Hypocrisy appeared first on The Duran.
This Talk Between Aaron & Gabor Maté Is The Best Political Video I’ve Ever Seen
The Grayzone‘s Aaron Maté has done an interview with his father titled “America in denial: Gabor Maté on the psychology of Russiagate”, and it is the single best and most insightful political video I’ve ever seen. In 27 minutes it essentially describes the fundamental problems of […]
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 4 "The Dervish"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight is a new Arabian night. We are going to continue our first tale for this Ramadan, the tale of king Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the fourth episode or episode no.183 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break so we can know how the rich merchant’s son ended up as a blind beggar in one foreign city once upon a time... more »
What Is a ‘Protective’ Assertion of Executive Privilege?
President Bill Clinton with Vice President Al Gore and Attorney General Janet Reno. (Source: Library of Congress) As widely reported, President Trump has formally asserted executive privilege in response to the House judiciary committee’s plan to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with the committee’s subpoena seeking the full, unredacted Mueller report and the underlying documents. The Department of Justice attempted to hold off the contempt vote and potentially obviate the need for a privilege assertion in a letter on Tuesday, asking... more »
If the Agenda to Oust Maduro Was Honest Instead of Dishonest
Juan Guaido: I would like to be regarded as the interim president of Venezuela because the current president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, stands opposed to the interests of the political bodies with which I have aligned myself. Also, he stands opposed to my own personal ambitions of becoming powerful. Washington, DC: We too would like for Juan Guaido to be regarded as the interim president of Venezuela, because the current President of Venezuela is too cozy in… The post If the Agenda to Oust Maduro Was Honest Instead of Dishonest appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
New York Wants to Force All Gun Owners to Buy a Million Dollar Liability Policy
By Daisy Luther New York state is still busily chipping away at gun rights and now they’ve introduced Obamacare for guns. Legislators are hard at... more »
Australia's famous train hitchhiking Bob the Railway Dog immortalised in print
Bob the Railway Dog, an icon of Peterborough in South Australia's mid-north, is again being celebrated with a book detailing some of his many adventures.
Chris Dawson's lawyer tells court 'vitally important' documents may have been shredded
Lawyers for Chris Dawson — who is accused of murdering his wife Lyn 37 years ago — tell a Sydney court "vitally important" material collected by journalist Hedley Thomas for his podcast The Teacher's Pet may have been shredded.
Sponsor deserts Folau over his 'hell awaits you' Instagram post
Just In - 2 hours ago
Israel Folau feels the financial pinch as he awaits Rugby Australia's sanction on his "high-level breach" over his controversial social media posts, with major sponsor ASICS severing ties with the embattled player.
Candidates hoping to become the diversity they say parliament needs
If you believe the majority of our politicians are white, pale and stale, these candidates are trying to do something about it.
The two moments that said a lot about Morrison and Shorten
These moments were significant not for the impact they'll have on voters — who are probably over debates, if not the whole election — but for what they told us about the leaders, writes Michelle Grattan.
Top U.S. General: U.S. Will Need Forces In Afghanistan Until No Insurgency Left
General Joseph Dunford *Reuters:* *U.S. will need forces in Afghanistan until no insurgency left: Dunford* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will need to keep counterterrorism forces in Afghanistan until there is no insurgency left in the country, the top U.S. general said on Wednesday, suggesting a far longer military presence even after more than 17 years of war. “I think we will need to maintain a counterterrorism presence as long as an insurgency continues in Afghanistan,” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford said during a congressional hearing.... more »
America's Stealth Destroyer vs. China's Best Warship: Who Gets Sunk?
*War Is Boring* *Security, * America vs. China. Who wins? *The Type 055 boasts a fairly traditional hull-form and superstructure, with only modest attempts to reduce radar-signature by way of an enclosed forward deck, an angular front superstructure and an enclosed main mast.* On Oct. 15, 2016 in Baltimore on the U.S. East Coast, the U.S. Navy commissioned the guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt into service following a protracted and costly development. Six hundred feet long and displacing 14,500 tons, Zumwalt — the first of three stealthy land-attack destroyers — is America’s...more »
How Hitler Conquered Almost All of Europe: An Army Like No Other
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* But it was still defeated. With the end of World War I, the German Army had not been defeated in the field. Surrender had come due to depleted resources and war weariness at home. When the proud German soldiers returned to their country from war-torn France and Belgium, they were welcomed as heroes. The bitter terms of the Versailles Treaty placed the vast majority of blame for the Great War on Germany, sowiang the seeds of the Nazi rise to power and the coming of another even more terrible world war. Through the upheaval of the inter... more »
Start Spreading The News: Another Elected Official Asks The FCC To Provide Documentation That 5G Is Safe
By B.N. Frank Thanks to Environmental Health Trust for reporting about New York congressman Thomas Suozzi’s request to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): Congressman Thomas... more »
US House Judiciary Committee Voted To Hold Trump AG Barr In Contempt Of Congress By 24 To 16; Nadler Opening Statement
The US House Judiciary Committee voted to hold Trump’s Attorney General William Barr in Contempt of Congress by a vote … Continue reading →
NYC Closing Kushner Loophole Landlords Use to Dodge Scrutiny
The city fined Kushner Cos. $210,000 for false filings last year after an AP report.
Trump Surveys Florida Hurricane Damage before Holding Rally
After touring the base, Trump promised officials that it will be rebuilt "better than ever."
New York Senate OKs Giving US House Trump State Tax Return
Donald Trump's home state is New York, where many of his business enterprises are based.
Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing More Armed Teachers
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill in private and didn't issue a statement afterward.
Slain Teen Charged Attacker in Colorado School Shooting
Authorities said these acts of bravery helped minimize the bloodshed from Tuesday's attack, which also wounded eight people.
Did Hunter Biden Divorce His Wife for His Deceased Brother’s Widow?
The spreading of salacious stories about candidates and their families typically coincides with the start of the presidential election cycle.
Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Donald Trump Jr.
The subpoena is a sign that the panel is still conducting its investigation even after the release of special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
New Federal Legislation Requires Full Audit of America’s Gold Reserves
Washington, DC (May 8, 2019) – U.S. Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV) introduced legislation this week to provide for the first audit of United States gold... more »
Heavy snowfall tonight for parts of MN and WI
Winter (as in WINTER) storm warning. Power outages possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, except 6 to 10 inches (15-25 cm) along higher terrain surrounding Lake Superior. National Weather Service Duluth MN May 8 2019 WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM THURSDAY …May Snow… A large system will ... Read moreHeavy snowfall tonight for parts of MN and WI The post Heavy snowfall tonight for parts of MN and WI appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Levin Interviews Dr. Patrick Michaels On Climate
From Musings from the Chiefio: Posted on 8 May 2019 by E.M.Smith Fourteen minutes well spent that shows how wrong the “Climate Models” are, and why that matters to all of us due to the EPA “Endangerment Finding” being based 100% on those broken models. I find it interesting that The Russians have a […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 127 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
U.S. Navy Leader Who Told Sailors To 'Clap Like We're At A Strip Club' When Vice-President Pence Was Visiting Has Resigned
Command Master Chief Jonas Carter poses for a photo after donating to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society during a fundraiser kickoff aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph A.D. Phillips/Released) *FOX News:* *Navy leader who told sailors aboard USS Harry S. Truman to ‘clap like we’re at a strip club’ has resigned* A senior Navy official who told sailors to “clap like we’re at a strip club” during a visit from Vice President Mike Pence last week has resigned, the service announced Tuesday. Comman... more »
A Worse Democratic Candidate For President Than Biden? Let Me See-- Well, He's Not A Really Candidate, But There Is John Delaney
When I was on the air with David Feldman this week, he asked me if there are any candidates worse than Biden. I mentioned that there are a few on the right-fringe of the Democratic Party who have no traction and no chance to win but that certainly John Delaney would be almost as bad. Delaney, a slime ball multimillionaire, was one of the most virulently anti-progressive members of Congress, who sold his seat to an even richer dork, David Trone, the only member of Congress to have endorsed Delaney's hopeless presidential campaign. I don't even think I bothered doing a Worst Democr... more »
Russian special forces in action against ISIS in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:25 A.M.) – The Russian special forces were filmed carrying out an attack against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization in eastern Syria recently. According to reports, the Russian special forces attacked the Islamic State terrorists in the western desert of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. The Russian special forces have been entrenched with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Air-launched ballistic missile will give China nuclear triad: US
The Pentagon is worried Beijing could be closing in on a complete nuclear triad, meaning it would join an elite cohort of nations capable of delivering a nuclear weapon by land, air and sea – something only three countries in the world can boast: the US, Russia and India. The Office of the US Secretary of Defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army missiles strike jihadist gathering in southern Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reportedly struck a jihadist gathering in southern Idlib as they were preparing to launch a new attack against the government forces. Using their MLRS launcher, the Syrian Army hit a Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham gathering near the Idlib-Hama axis, ANNA News reported. ANNA News would release […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-07
This is a summary of 13 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Libya, LNA, Tripoli, Latakia, Hmeimim, Russia, Iran, US, China, Maduro, Venezuela, Idlib. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, World-News, Iran, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists launch massive counter-attack to retake key town in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham launched a massive counter-assault in northwestern Hama this evening, targeting the key town of Kafr Naboudeh, which was captured by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) earlier in the day. Using VBIEDs (vehicle borne improvised explosive device) under the cover of night, the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
THERE ARE 271 NEW VACCINES IN BIG PHARMA’S PIPELINE
With this many planned vaccinations, it’s open season on you and your children’s bodies, as the big wheels of big business move into enforcing hundreds more vaccines on the nation. We will see an even... The post THERE ARE 271 NEW VACCINES IN BIG PHARMA’S PIPELINE appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Trump and Putin Hold a 90-Minute Telephone Call, US Liberals Go Ballistic
The post Trump and Putin Hold a 90-Minute Telephone Call, US Liberals Go Ballistic appeared first on The Duran.
Pompeo’s Berlin Blunder
The post Pompeo’s Berlin Blunder appeared first on The Duran.
Pompeo’s Oafish Diplomacy
The post Pompeo’s Oafish Diplomacy appeared first on The Duran.
Butina to be released from custody on November 5
The post Butina to be released from custody on November 5 appeared first on The Duran.
AAUP Probe: Vermont Law School Violated Shared Governance
An investigation by the American Association of University Professors has determined that the administration of Vermont Law School violated AAUP principles and standards by imposing a major restructuring plan on faculty last year.
MCCC President Faces Discrimination Lawsuit, Faculty Vote of ‘No Confidence’
Mercer County Community College (MCCC) and its president Dr. Jianping Wang is under fire for what ousted former vice president of academic affairs Dr. James Brandon Shaw alleges is unlawful racial discrimination, according to a lawsuit filed April 30 in the Superior Court of New Jersey.
Remembering Filmmaker John Singleton’s Contributions to Higher Education Research and Practice
An alumnus of the University of Southern California, John Singleton was credited for writing, producing, and/or directing more than 40 films, television shows, and episodes over his 27-year career. However, the award-winning artists’ contributions specifically to how many understand the social, historical, and contemporary role of colleges and universities, especially for Black students, might too easily be forgotten.
"Economic Market Snapshot 5/8/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Critical! The US Government Is Now Raiding Pension Funds To Pay Its Bills" https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • *"Shattered!"* by Brian Maher “'Shattered!' 2019’s market uptrend is officially shattered, hollers financial site NorthmanTrader. Can it be glued back together? Or is it wrecked beyond hope? These are the questions that ride and torture us today... The D... more »
Ohio panel endorses anxiety, autism as conditions for medical marijuana use
An Ohio state medical board committee recommended the state add anxiety and autism to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, which likely will help boost participation in the program and MMJ sales. But the panel rejected depression, insomnia and opioid addiction, The (Cincinnati) Enquirer reported. Ohio would have been the first state to approve […] Ohio panel endorses anxiety, autism as conditions for medical marijuana use is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan AG forms group to ease implementation of recreational cannabis law
Michigan’s attorney general has created a marijuana work group to study and reevaluate adult-use marijuana rules and regulations, with the aim of avoiding “the years of uncertainty” that followed the 2008 passage of the state’s medical cannabis law. According to The Oakland Press, the group, chaired by AG Dana Nessel, will be tasked with making […] Michigan AG forms group to ease implementation of recreational cannabis law is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Texas House OKs second bill to expand medical marijuana qualifying conditions
The Texas House advanced a second bill to expand the list of medical conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana under the state’s limited MMJ program. The measure would allow patients with multiple sclerosis, persistent muscle spasms and all forms of epilepsy to use MMJ, a move that would give dispensary operators a wider pool […] Texas House OKs second bill to expand medical marijuana qualifying conditions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
From Sanctioning Iran to War?
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
DENVER, May 08 (IPS) - With the recent military moves announced uncharacteristically by the White House first, the world is witnessing with grim fascination what could turn out to be the early moves towards a war against Iran. How plausible is this scenario and what is likely to happen geopolitically if and when the US belligerence leads to an actual military confrontation with Iran? Read the full story, “From Sanctioning Iran to War?”, on globalissues.org →
Campaign to Whitewash Saudi Arabia’s Image Does Little for Women in the Kingdom
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
GENEVA, May 08 (IPS) - Uma Mishra-Newbery is the Interim Executive Director of Women's March Global, which is a founding member of the Free Saudi Women Coalition & Kristina Stockwood works with the Gulf Centre for Human Rights (GCHR), which is a founding member of the Free Saudi Women Coalition.Amid a high-profile public relations campaign to convince the world just how much the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is modernising – highlighted in last year's lifting of the ban on women driving – Saudi authorities continue their relentless persecution of women human rights defenders. Read the f... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 8, 2019
US President Donald Trump speaks during a trade meeting with China’s Vice Premier Liu He at the White House in April. Photo: AFP / Jim Watson *Asia Times:* *Slouching towards Washington* As the US and China continue talks Thursday, both sides are well aware of their strengths and weaknesses President Trump’s morning tweet announcing that the Chinese were coming to Washington to make a deal buoyed US stocks, although a warning that US tariffs will elicit “countermeasures” later in the session reduced gains. Asset prices moved with every trade rumor. Trading against the news is a mu... more »
Turkish Prosecutor’s Document Suggests Turkey Spying on U.S. Soil
Turkish Prosecutor’s Document Suggests Turkey Spying on U.S. Soil by John Rossomando IPT News Investigative Project on Terrorism A Turkish prosecution obtained by the Investigative Project on Terrorism (IPT) could offer the first public documentation showing Turkish spying on people in the United States. Turkey has cited information gathered in the 2017 document in a […]
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
President Trump MAGA Rally – Panama City, Florida, 8:00pm EDT Livestream…
President Trump flew into Tyndall Air Force Base to tour the ongoing hurricane recovery effort ahead of a panhandle rally. After the visit and briefing President Trump will be heading to a MAGA rally at the Aaron Bessant Park Ampitheater … Continue reading →
Details of Beijing Reversal Surface – China Said: ‘trust us’ – USTR Lighthizer said: ‘go spit’…
USTR Robert Lighthizer has filed the official notification with the federal register for the increase in Section 301 tariffs from 10% to 25% effective Friday (full pdf below). Additionally Reuters has exclusive details of the collapse in U.S-China trade talks. … Continue reading →
'You just can't do enough': Heartbroken police officer calls for suicide prevention services
A police officer who ran a Kimberley outpost, one of the most isolated stations in the country, has made an emotional plea for more consistent mental health services.
Pro-military government likely in Thailand despite democratic front's election dominance
Just In - 5 hours ago
Thailand's opposition "democratic front" alliance threatens legal action after winning the most seats — as rules written by the ruling military junta mean a pro-army party will likely choose the prime minister.
Mum free from Cambodian jail after online love scam saga
An Australian mother of two is freed from a Cambodian jail after spending almost six years behind bars for a drug smuggling crime she did not commit, as a result of being lured into an elaborate online love scam.
Wall St fails to rebound with Trump 'very happy' to impose tariffs on China
The Trump administration maintains its threat to increase tariffs on $US200 billion of Chinese goods at 2:01pm (AEST) on Friday — right in the middle of US-Chinese trade talks.
WA's fortunes stage a dramatic turnaround — through good management or sheer luck
Two years ago, the WA Government described the state's finances as "the worst since the Great Depression" — but today's Budget is expected to reveal a significant turnaround even earlier than expected, writes Jacob Kagi.
Spurs come back from the dead to stun Ajax and join Liverpool in Champions League final
Tottenham Hotspur turns the tie on its head by beating Ajax on away goals in the dying seconds of injury time to reach the Champions League final, where it will face Liverpool in an all-Premier League affair.
Live: NSW Now: 'Worst possible scenario' after fatal M4 crash, shots fired into west Sydney home
Just In - 5 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *A fatal crash involving a truck and four cars causes significant delays near Parramatta, while NSW Police investigate targeted shooting at Glenmore Park home.
Forget the sausage sizzle: The barriers voters with a disability face on election day
As the Federal election draws closer, disability advocates call for changes to ensure people with disabilities have a better voting experience.
'Strange bedfellows': Clive Palmer's team slams and supports party behind Darwin port lease
The leasing of Darwin's port to a Chinese company for 99 years has reared its head in the race to claim the Northern Territory seat of Solomon, with two parties at odds over the issue yet still offering each other their top billing on the ballot paper.
QRL chairman wants Smith recalled for Maroons, just days after coach ruled it out
Just In - 5 hours ago
With Queensland's hooking stocks severely stretched by injury, the QRL chairman has called for Origin great Cameron Smith to come out of retirement — barely a week after the Maroons coach ruled it out.
Politicians continue promoting debunked scare campaign around 'death taxes'
Politicians are promoting posts on social media about so-called "death taxes", despite Labor repeatedly stating the party will not introduce any such policy.
Is that a fact?! Fact checking the final leaders' debate of the 2019 federal election campaign
Just In - 5 hours ago
Would abolishing negative gearing push up rents? How does spending on defence and health stack up? Is Australia the sunniest place on Earth? RMIT ABC Fact Check looks at some of the strongest claims of the third and final federal election leaders' debate.
Will Trump's use of executive privilege help him avoid congressional oversight? It didn't help Richard Nixon
Ken Hughes, Research specialist, University of Virginia at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
President Trump has invoked executive privilege to stymie congressional investigators. Another president, Richard Nixon, did the same thing. It helped Nixon hold onto power – but only for a while.
Japan's World War II Zero Fighter Terrified the Allies
*Warfare History Network* *Security, East Asia* A captured plane provided some key insights. *The zenith of the Zero’s career had passed in the latter half of 1942. An inside look at an opponent’s most advanced technology does not often happen in the course of a war, in spite of the best intelligence available. To this end, the Zero aircraft lost by Inoue and Koga helped immeasurably to shorten the war, ironically saving countless lives on both sides.* The psychological and military shock that the Allies experienced when they first encountered Mitsubishi’s legendary A6M2 Zero fig... more »
Israeli F-35s: So Good They Spark an Arms Race?
*Shimon Arad* *Security, Middle East* Possible? In a June 2017 article in the* National Interest*, I advocated that the United States provide Israel a long-lasting regional monopoly on the F-35 joint strike fighter. My line of argument was that since Israel’s aerial superiority—which remains critical to its Qualitative Military Edge (QME)—is already being seriously eroded through the sale of large quantities of advanced U.S.-made fighters and munitions to the Gulf states, Israel’s only real advantage would be through the exclusivity of its F-35 “ Adir” fighters. *(This article f... more »
This Is What a Chinese Nuclear War Against America Would Look Like
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, * Scary stuff. *Let’s hope that these are just academic discussions in the Chinese context and do not reflect actual weapons under development.* When one reads enough Chinese naval literature, diagrams of multi-axial cruise missile saturation attacks against aircraft carrier groups may begin to seem normal. However, one particular graphic from the *October 2015 issue* (p. 32) of the naval journal *Naval & Merchant Ships* [舰船知识] stands out as both unusual and singularly disturbing. It purports to map the impact of a Chinese intercontinental ballist... more »
Did Joe Biden Drop Out of the ’88 Presidential Race After Admitting to Plagiarism?
"I did not intentionally move to mislead anybody. And I didn't. To this day I didn't."
House Panel Votes Barr in Contempt, Escalating Trump Dispute
The vote capped a day of ever-deepening dispute between congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump.
Memorial for Assyrian, Greek and Armenian Genocide Victims Held in Swedish Parliament
Assyrian International News Agency - 5 hours ago
A memorial to Assyrian victims of Turkish genocide, in Botkyrka, Sweden, erected on April 27, 2015.Memorial ceremony was held for the Armenian, Assyrian-Syriac and Pontic Greeks who were massacred during the First World War in the Swedish Parliament.
Use of IRS as Political Weapon Real Story of Trump Tax Revelations
[image: use-of-irs-as-political-weapon-real-story-of-trump-tax-revelations] While some think the big story about Trump's unearthed tax statments is potential dirt they can get on the president, the alarming question should be why does the Left keep getting to use illegally released private tax information as a weapon against conservatives?
World News Briefs -- May 8, 2019 (Evening Edition)
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street in London, Britain May 8, 2019. Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *No time to go 'wobbly': Pompeo scolds Britain over China and Huawei* LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Britain on Wednesday it needed to change its attitude towards China and telecoms company Huawei, casting the world’s second largest economy as a threat to the West similar to that once posed by the Soviet Union. Pompeo questioned the attitude of Prime Minister Theresa May’s gove... more »
Merck Sees “Unprecedented” Growth in Gardasil Vaccine – Over $3 Billion in Sales in 2018 with Expansion into China
Vaccine manufacturer Merck & Co. has reported earnings from its Gardasil HPV vaccine for 2018 at $3.15 billion, far above the previous year sales of $2.31 billion. First quart of 2019 sales of the Gardasil vaccine have soared 31% to $838 million for the first three months of 2019. Executives from the company have stated that these sales of the Gardasil vaccine are "unprecedented," and the company plans to spend over $1 billion to expand its Gardasil vaccine production. Much of this growth of the Gardasil vaccine market is due to Merck's expansion into China. While many other countr... more »
Native Women's Delegation Arrives in Jamaica for Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
Photos and article by Brenda Norrell Censored News Live Tonight May 8, 2019 KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The delegation of the Water Protector Legal Collective arrived in Jamaica for testimony at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Casey Camp Horinek, Ponca Tribal Councilwoman, described how Water Protectors at Standing Rock were brutalized, beaten and jailed,
What Is The U.S. Democrat Foreign Policy?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) at the White House in Washington, US, January 4, 2019. (Reuters) *Ira Stoll, The New York Sun:** Where Are The Democrats On Foreign Policy?* Where’s the Democratic critique of President Trump’s foreign policy? You’d think that with more than 20 Democrats running for President, at least one of them would try to differentiate herself, or himself, from the rest of the field by focusing on the president’s role in diplomacy and national security. It’s s... more »
TAX FRAUD IS THE MONETARY EQUIVALENT OF STORMY DANIELS
Paul Waldman writes this in response to the *New York Times* story on Trump's tax returns: ... let’s look at how Trump himself reacted to this story: ....you would get it by building, or even buying. You always wanted to show losses for tax purposes....almost all real estate developers did - and often re-negotiate with banks, it was sport. Additionally, the very old information put out is a highly inaccurate Fake News hit job! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2019 This is a bizarre defense. Trump seems to be claiming that it was shrewd for him to lose hundreds of millio... more »
Then The Tables Turned – Intellectual FrogLegs
Another fun filled poke at the Democrats and Anti-Trumpers straight from the social media banned Intellectual FrogLegs! PS click on the picture and hit the arrow button to see the show. – Gotta love Joe Dan’s humor and production…well done once again. –Uriel–
Race to the Arctic
– U.S. Department of State – Published on May 6, 2019 The long-term strategic goals of the Chinese Communist Party: Perpetuate CCP rule; Maintain domestic stability; Sustain economic growth and development; Defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity; and, Secure China’s status as a great power and, ultimately, emerge as the preeminent power in the Indo-Pacific region. These objectives are reflected in President Xi Jinping’s “China Dream.” In an oft-quoted sentence from a later version of the China Dream speech, Xi said: “China Dream means the dream of a people, and it is ... more »
This Is What the #Samsung Smart TV Privacy Policy Warning Means for You.
https://theheartysoul.com/warning-samsung-smart-tv-privacy-policy/?utm_source=WUW&utm_content=60651-5FDE Advertisements
#5G is cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment under resolution 39/46 – What is 5G and the #IoT?
https://whatis5g.info/5g/2019/05/5g-is-cruel-inhuman-and-degrading-treatment-under-resolution-39-46/
Treat-and-Release Emergency Department Use by Patients With Gynecologic Cancers.
https://www.ascopost.com/News/60004
Minimally Invasive Approaches to Bicuspid Aortic Valve: Guide to a Patient-Centered Strategy – Consult QD
https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/minimally-invasive-approaches-to-bicuspid-aortic-valve-guide-to-a-patient-centered-strategy/
Long Distance #Running Tips >> 6 Ones You Should Know
https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/long-distance-running-tips/?utm_content=in.long-distance-tips&utm_source=runtastic&utm_medium=facebook.en&utm_campaign=cardio&utm_term=paid
Multiple Studies Show that #Alcohol is the Real ‘Gateway Drug’ Not #Cannabis
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/22/multiple-studies-show-that-alcohol-is-the-real-gateway-drug-not-cannabis/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Studies Highlight Potential Bladder Cancer Risks
https://www.ascopost.com/News/60019
Creating a global map of the protein shape universe
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-05-global-protein-universe.html
Weight-loss drug options expand, but beware cardiac risk
https://www.mdedge.com/endocrinology/article/200316/diabetes/weight-loss-drug-options-expand-beware-cardiac-risk
#Sunscreen Ingredients Are Absorbed Into Your Blood, Study Says.
http://time.com/5583991/sunscreen-ingredients-absorbed-blood/?utm_campaign=time&xid=time_socialflow_facebook&utm_medium=socialflowfb&utm_source=facebook.com
Anomaly Detection In Action
A few weeks ago I posted here an idea of how one could design an algorithm that looks for new physics processes in Large Hadron Collider data, without giving the algorithm any knowledge whatsoever of how those new physics processes should behave. read more
Pak-Brazil Free Trade Agreement to open hub for bilateral trade: Claudio Lins
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
08-May-2019 Brazilian Ambassador to Pakistan said Pakistan and Brazil were working on free trade agreement which would turn the region into a hub for the Brazilian traders and investors.
First round of negotiations for the India-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement to take place soon
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
08-May-2019 The first round of India-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will reduce and/or eliminate customs duties on certain items traded between the two is scheduled to take place soon.
Way forward for RCEP: Need to focus on eliminating problems plaguing manufacturing sector and exports
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
08-May-2019 In order to do an independent assessment of the impact of RCEP on the Indian industry, the Indian government has roped in three premier think tanks to prepare the way forward for RCEP negotiations.
How to Reclaim the Republic - Interview With Author Robert G. Marshall
[image: reclaiming-the-republic-robert-g-marshall] VIDEO - Former Virginia House of Delegates member Robert G. Marshall discusses with The New American contributor C. Mitchell Shaw his book "Reclaiming the Republic." Marshall created a guidebook from his 26 years in office about how Americans can restore the United States to the way it operated as originally intended.
Asia Bibi, Pakistani Christian Once Convicted of Blasphemy, Arrives Safely in Canada
[image: asia-bibi-pakistani-christian-once-convicted-of-blasphemy-arrives-safely-in-canada] Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman once convicted of blasphemy against Islam, has reached safety in Canada more than six months after her conviction was overturned by Pakistan’s Supreme Court.
Tolerant Big Brother: Let People Drink, Smoke, and Eat Red Meat, Says Health Minister
[image: tolerant-big-brother-let-people-drink-smoke-and-eat-red-meat-says-health-minister] Nanny-state Norway's new health minister has said not only that “people should be allowed to smoke, drink and eat as much red meat [as] they just want,” but also that she’s very sympathetic toward smokers.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Virginia “Physicians-only” Abortion Rule
[image: federal-judge-strikes-down-va-physicians-only-abortion-rule] On Monday, U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson struck down a 1975 Virginia law that requires abortions to be performed by licensed medical doctors only.
Steve Russell : The danger of a constitutional crisis
Mr. Trump’s relation to history is ignorance or disregard — which one does not matter. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | May 8, 2019 The Republican Party has been replaced by a personality cult that runs right over … finish reading Steve Russell : The danger of a constitutional crisis
Esther McVey and the Working Class
Who would be the next Tory leader? Consider the scene just for a moment. The Brexit Party has taken a bite out of the Conservative Party's electoral coalition which, recently constituted, was in long-term decline anyway. And as last week's local elections established, there are some vulnerabilities where centrist-ish Tory voters are concerned. As if it can't get any worse, most polls are posting good leads for Labour even if, for the moment, the showing for the main parties is depressed by the fragmentary dynamic of imminent EU elections. They're in a pickle then, a very sticky, tre... more »
P2P Social Networking
How to bypass Silly Con Valley Alt-Left Corporation Censorship? P2P Social Networking... Continue reading →
Louisiana lawmakers toss out emergency rules for medical cannabis growers
Louisiana lawmakers nullified rules the state agriculture commissioner had enacted for medical marijuana growers. The regulations outlined who is allowed in restricted areas, how visitors are handled and what video surveillance is required, among other issues. The House Agriculture Committee rejected the rules Wednesday. Chair Clay Schexnayder said Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain shouldn’t have used […] Louisiana lawmakers toss out emergency rules for medical cannabis growers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepre... more »
Nevada marijuana companies push for state to redo license selection process
Some cannabis businesses that lost out when Nevada awarded 61 new dispensary licenses last December are ratcheting up pressure in court for the state to redo the selection process. A filing this week in a lawsuit brought by Las Vegas cannabis retailers Planet 13 and The Dispensary accuses state tax officials of improperly having temporary […] Nevada marijuana companies push for state to redo license selection process is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Achieving the Dream Welcomes 16 New Member Institutions
The Achieving the Dream (ATD) National Network has expanded to include sixteen more colleges that are strengthening their commitment to improving student success. Teams from each new college will convene in Phoenix this June to begin their work as ATD Network institutions, the organization said. ATD’s 2019 cohort brings its total network to more than […]
South Texas College of Law Houston Gala Raises Big Scholarship Money
South Texas College of Law Houston recently raised nearly $500,000 million dollars at the law school’s 2019 Gala, a black-tie affair attended by more than 400 faculty, staff, alumni, public officials and other supporters. At the event in the Bayou Place ballroom, chairs Connie and Mike Hays and host committee chairs Elizabeth and Alexander Dwyer […]
WVSU Ceremony to Honor Deceased Alum Judge Keith
West Virginia State University will conduct a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday in honor of alumnus and U.S. District Court Judge Damon J. Keith, who died April 28 in Detroit. University president Dr. Anthony L. Jenkins and his wife, Toinette, will lead the on-campus ceremony in front of the Judge Damon J. Keith Scholars […]
Environmental Activism by Court Order: The Dangerous and Faulty Approach of Atmospheric Trust Litigation
Americans are blessed to live in a democratic republic. Individuals and organizations that seek to effect political change must garner… The post Environmental Activism by Court Order: The Dangerous and Faulty Approach of Atmospheric Trust Litigation appeared first on IER.
GM Negotiating Sale of Lordstown Plant to Workhorse Group – Additional $400 Million Investment in Ohio…
In the aftermath of GM’s announcement to close the Lordstown, Ohio, auto assembly facility, President Trump worked earnestly to get GM to sell the facility and save jobs for the region. Today President Trump and GM CEO Mary Barra announce … Continue reading →
A clear and present danger
As an independent and former Republican (and Democrat) voter, I believe the current US President is a clear and present danger to our democracy. I have shared this opinion with my two Republican Senators as I beseech them to reestablish … Continue reading →
"It doesn’t matter how many times Trump’s told. Tariffs don’t work. The costs are not paid by the exporter. They are paid by the consumer." #QotD
*"One day 'Talks are going well,' the next 'We’re raising tariffs to 25%.' "That’s where we are today. Because Trump thinks he’s winning the trade war and China won’t give him what he wants so he’ll disrupt global trade until he does. "It doesn’t matter how many times he’s told. Tariffs don’t work. The costs are not paid by the exporter. They are paid by the consumer. Tariffs don’t shift manufacturing of the goods imported onshore, they are supplied by other countries or substituted for lesser goods. "The consumer pays higher prices for end-user goods. The domestic mem... more »
Paraplegic man's skydiving moment almost 20 years in the making
Ben Daley wanted to skydive ever since he was a kid but an accident left him paralysed from the waist down. So for nearly two decades his dream has been on hold.
This local council warns geese could become 'the cane toads of the south'
Cape Barren Geese have been described as 'sheep with wings' as thousands poo and chew their way through the local community and wreak havoc on farmland.
'To say we were ill-equipped might be under-baking it slightly': A not-so-perfect tree change
Todd and Jeff were unsatisfied with their inner-city life, so they bought a farm, with dreams of becoming the next Maggie Beer. They just didn't count on the challenges ahead.
'No doubt' hit-and-run driver knew they had struck 78yo man as grieving family visit scene
Just In - 7 hours ago
Police urge a hit-and-run driver who killed an elderly man in St Albans last night to "do the right thing" and hand themselves in before they are found through CCTV footage.
Hay exporters, domestic buyers hit hard by drought-driven shortage
Australia's livestock feed supplies are under threat due to the drought, which is putting pressure on both domestic customers and the export market.
'Absolutely horrendous': NDIS failures blamed as severely disabled kids put into state care
Children with high-needs disabilities are voluntarily being put into state care in Victoria because their parents cannot get enough support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a situation the state's Commissioner for Children and Young People calls "absolutely horrendous".
RFDS names new plane after generous grazier who left millions in will
Queensland grazier Geoffrey Carrick left a multi-million-dollar bequest to the Royal Flying Doctor Service in his will. Now the organisation has named one of its new planes in his memory.
Patricia has trouble recognising her own children, but scientists are trying to help
It started when Patricia realised she could not see the washing hanging on the line in front of her — eventually people's features began to be overtaken by shadows, until it got to the point where sometimes she could not see faces at all.
Police after 150 parents accused of selling their children's identities to get childcare kickbacks
NSW Police reveal they are investigating parents accused of selling their children's identities as part of an alleged multi-million dollar fraud being run out of fake day care centres in Sydney and Wollongong — 18 people have already been arrested.
The property 'blacklist': Australia's most risky suburbs for home lending revealed
A new crackdown on retail lending emerges in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission, with borrowers now being asked for deposits of up to 30 per cent and banks throwing greater scrutiny on location and living expenses when assessing loans.
'This is unprecedented': Trump invokes executive privilege to block full Mueller report
Just In - 7 hours ago
US President Donald Trump uses the legal principle of executive privilege to block the release of the unredacted report by special counsel Robert Mueller on the Russia probe, escalating the battle between the President and Congress.
'Like being a fairy godmother': Charli reveals the struggle and euphoria of being a surrogate
Unexpected expenses and inconsistent laws make surrogacy in Australia more difficult than it should be, according to those involved. But the difficulties are outweighed by the "magical experience" of making others happy.
Three days and 14,000 hot dogs: How hungry footy fans will enjoy the NRL magic round
Just In - 7 hours ago
Brisbane's Lang Park will make history tonight when it hosts the NRL's inaugural magic round between the Gold Coast Titans and Cronulla Sharks and, while plentiful supplies are on hand, nobody really knows if the ground itself will last the distance.
The Irish AFL star who nearly gave footy the boot
Irishman Conor McKenna has become a stalwart in the Essendon defence, lauded for his speed and skill — quite an achievement for a player who first picked up a Sherrin in 2014.
Millions of Australians risk losing income from their bank deposits
Millions of Australians who have money deposited at their local bank branch could soon be earning next to nothing, if the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates as expected.
Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway play con women in latest gender-flipped comedy remake
The Hustle promises a girl-powered take on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in the same vein as Ghostbusters or Oceans 8 — but misses the point of the original.
Israel Folau deserves shot at redemption, former Wallaby says
With Israel Folau's career hanging in the balance, former player Jeremy Paul argues the fullback deserves forgiveness and the chance to play in the World Cup to show Australia "he's sorry".
The mysterious history behind the Nationals' wombat mascot
The Nationals are reviving a quaint party tradition this election. Much of its history has been lost or rewritten, so what meaning does the 'wombat' hold in the modern era?
Money pumped into scare campaign around 'death taxes', but Labor says it's fake news
Politicians are paying for widely shared sponsored posts on social media about so-called "death taxes", despite Labor repeatedly stating the party will not introduce any such policy.
'We're not panda-hugging spies': What it's like to be a Chinese-Australian voter
The stream of stories about China has ruffled some Chinese-Australians, who are quick to point out they are not "all the same" and have very different takes on this election.
Labor pledges millions for electric vehicle industry growth
Federal Labor pledges to spend millions of dollars trying to capitalise on growth in the electric vehicle industry, saying there must be "blue collar opportunities" in the fight against climate change.
Taliban Attack NGO Aid Group In Kabul
*BBC:* *Taliban attack US aid group's office in Kabul* The Taliban have attacked the Kabul office of a US aid group, killing at least five people and wounding 24. Militants are believed to have set off a suicide car bomb before entering the offices of Counterpoint International, resulting in a stand-off with Afghan security forces. All five attackers were also killed in the attack and at least 200 workers were evacuated from the building. The Taliban said the NGO was involved in "harmful Western activities". *Read more* .... *More News On Today's Taliban Attack In Kabul* Taliba... more »
California to Ban Pesticide Said to Harm Child Development
Hawaii banned it last year and New York lawmakers recently sent a bill to the governor outlawing use of the pesticide.
Detroit Police Spent More Than Half Million Dollars On Cell-Site Simulator To Track People’s Locations
Documents show Detroit police purchased surveillance technology that allows police to actively track people’s locations through their cell phones. The post Detroit Police Spent More Than Half Million Dollars On Cell-Site Simulator To Track People’s Locations appeared first on Shadowproof.
Chelsea Manning: Despite Heartbreak And Hardship, Cooperation With WikiLeaks Grand Jury Not An Option
Read Chelsea Manning's declaration filed in federal court after two months in jail for refusing to testify before the WikiLeaks Grand Jury. The post Chelsea Manning: Despite Heartbreak And Hardship, Cooperation With WikiLeaks Grand Jury Not An Option appeared first on Shadowproof.
Don't Be Fooled-- The Party's Elite Establishment Still Controls The Democratic Party
Trump is so disgusting. Reich is so right about him-- and his enablers in Congress. It seems impossible the Democratic Party could lose against them even if they try. How about if they try *really, really hard*? Ah... so we're talking about the DCCC. Did you see that piece by Elaine Godfrey in *The Atlantic* on Monday: The Democratic Party Just Ticked Off Its Youngest Organizers? Pelosi really should get rid of Bustos before it's too late. "The youths in the Democratic Party are angry," wrote Godfrey. "Sixty-eight chapters of the College Democrats are urging voters not to donate t... more »
NYT Trump Taxes Story is Funniest News of Year (so far)….
I can just picture the The New York Times gathering a team of actuaries, legal accountants, tax historians, advisers and financial consultants around a big executive office table, piled high with reams of papers and spent coffee cups, saying: “We’ve … Continue reading →
Submarine vs. Submarine Battle Royal: It Only Happened Once
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Why? *The U-Boat immediately crash dove as well, then swerved evasively. After four minutes, it had managed to duck under three of the incoming torpedoes. But Launders had launched the second pair of torpedoes at lower depths. The fourth torpedo struck U-864, breaking it in two; the gruesome sound of popping rivets and cracking metal filled the Venturer’s hydrophones. The U-Boat fell 150 meters to the bottom of the ocean, taking with it all seventy-three onboard and sinking Operation Caesar along with it.* *The Hunt for Red October *dramatized fo... more »
Forget the Guns: Could This Ammo Be a Game-Changer for the U.S. Military?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Let's have a look. *CTSAS also is not fully mature in its carbine versions, which still weigh more than the current standard-issue M4 Carbine.* Recently, much attention has been focused on the state of the U.S. military’s arsenal of small arms. After the announcement and subsequent cancellation of the U.S. Army’s 7.62 Interim Combat Service Rifle project, many were left wondering what the U.S. Army’s actual plan was for a future service rifle. One possible answer was demonstrated at the AUSA 2017 by Textron: the use of Cased Telescoped Ammunition (CTA... more »
Let the Terrorists Win?
*Robin Simcox* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] According to some media commentators, killing terrorist leaders is counterproductive, dismantling their organizations gives them what they want, and stopping them from recruiting is wrong. In February 2015, London schoolgirl Shamima Begum headed to Syria to live in the Islamic State’s Caliphate. Now nineteen years old, she recently turned up in a Syrian refugee camp, demanding to be returned to the UK. Begum claims she “never did anything dangerous” during her stint with the Caliphate, but subsequent news accounts suggest her act... more »
Laser Weapons: Has the U.S. Air Force Just Built an Air Force-Killer?
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Take a look. *A big deal or not? * The U.S. Air Force has announced that they have a new laser defense system and that it has shot down multiple missiles during a test in New Mexico. Known as the Self-Protect High-Energy Laser Demonstrator (SHiELD), the land-based laser demonstrator is slated to act as a point-defense system on aircraft, be it in turret or pod form. The system was tested at the White Sands Missile Range and shot down multiple missiles. “During the series of tests at the High Energy Laser System Test Facility, the Demonstrator Laser ... more »
How not to save for college
Twenty years ago, my wife and I faced the question of how to save for my daughter’s college education. (BTW, why did I have to pay for both my college education and my daughter’s?) Suppose I had suggested the following plan to my wife: We’ll invest $10,000/year in collectables. We can buy some Song dynasty […] The post How not to save for college appeared first on Econlib.
Robert Pear RIP
Robert Pear, a reporter whose understated demeanor belied a tenacious pursuit of sources and scoops during his 40 years at The New York Times covering health care and other critical national issues, died on Tuesday in Rockville, Md. He was 69. This is from Sam Roberts, “Robert Pear, a Mainstay Times Reporter in Washington, Dies […] The post Robert Pear RIP appeared first on Econlib.
Facebook’s “Click-Gap” System Favors Establishment Media Over Alternative Media
[image: facebook-s-click-gap-system-favors-establishment-media-over-alternative-media] Facebook has introduced a new system that will further suppress independent media outlets in yet another effort to censor information deemed “unreliable” by the platform.
Believe and Have Compassion for All Women (Unless They’re Assaulted by a Homeless Man)
[image: believe-all-women-unless-they-re-assaulted-by-a-homeless-man] A Seattle rape survivor faces the ire of leftist elitist in the city for simply telling her story of being assaulted by a homeless man.
Dems Call for More Gun Control After Colorado Shooting
[image: dems-call-for-more-gun-control-after-colorado-shooting] After the school shooting in Colorado on Tuesday, Democrats running for president are predictably calling for more gun control.
Border Crisis Causes Feds to Shut Down Checkpoints; Cartels Overrun New Mexico County
[image: border-crisis-causes-feds-to-shut-down-checkpoints-cartels-overrun-new-mexico-county] After the border crisis caused Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to close inspection facilities, members of drug cartels have overwhelmed deputies in Otero County, New Mexico.
"Wisdom Comes at a Price…"
*"Wisdom Comes at a Price…"* By Bill Bonner "You, who cannot promise yourself a single day, who are only a pilgrim here below, does it belong to you to decide such affairs? You are the master neither of your property nor of yourself: you and your estate, all these things, belong to your family; that is to say, to your ancestors and your posterity." – Plato YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "Stocks sold off yesterday as investors became alarmed. “What if The Donald is really serious about this trade war?” they asked themselves. *Economic Ignoramus: *Some of our most trusted colleagues believe he ... more »
SinoTech: U.S. Threatens Tariff Hike on Chinese Goods as Tech-Related Trade Issues Remain Unresolved
U.S.T.R. Robert Lighthizer and staff meet with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and members of his delegation to the U.S.-China trade talks U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin concluded the 10th round of U.S.-China trade talks with Vice Premier Liu He on May 1. President Trump initially cast the negotiations as a success, but then tweeted on Sunday that he would raise the tariff rate on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods from 10 percent to 25 percent by week’s end. Trump argued that trade deal negotiations with China were proceeding “too ... more »
Should the House Impeach If the Senate Won’t Convict?
"Taking the Vote on the Impeachment of President Johnson" (Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, June 6, 1886) From the day that Donald Trump was inaugurated as president, people have been arguing that he should be impeached. That effort faced some rather serious obstacles. Not everyone was convinced that any impeachable offenses had been committed. Not everyone was convinced that impeachment was the right remedy, even if the president *had *committed impeachable offenses. Perhaps most importantly, the president’s party won majority control of the House of Representatives in 2016,...more »
Josh Barro sets out to spoil the fun!
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019Says Trump didn't lose that much money:* We'll have to admit we thought the same thing when we watched Joe and Mika clowning around this morning. From 1985 through 1994, Donald J. Trump lost $1.17 billion? That's what the New York Times is reporting, the dither-rich duo said. We'll have to admit we thought the same thing. How *could* Donald J. Trump have lost that much money? Where did he get the $1.17 billion in the first place? Every good liberal will quickly intuit the Approved Tribal Answer—he must have borrowed the money from Dad. Unfortunately, Josh B... more »
Russian Air Force unleashes flurry of airstrikes as Syrian Army prepares to attack jihadist stronghold
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has begun their second round of airstrikes over the jihadist-held town of Kabani, today, hitting several targets belonging to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and their allies. According to a source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), the Russian Air Force targeted Kabani and the nearby town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli newspaper claims to have details of Trump’s Middle East ‘deal of the century’
Israel Hayom newspaper claims to have obtained a draft of the American “deal of the century’s” propositions to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Authority that has allegedly been circulating around the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The document, leaked to the newspaper by an anonymous source, states that the agreement will be signed by three parties — Israel, the Palestinian Liberation Organisation (PLO) and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Map update from northwestern Hama: Syrian Army shifts attention to last militant stronghold
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army scored an important advance today when they seized the town of Kafr Naboudeh from the Turkish-backed rebels. Since capturing Kafr Naboudeh, the Syrian Arab Army has secured the town in preparation for the next major battle, which is expected to take place at the militant stronghold […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Poorest School Kids in Warwick, RI Get Cold Sandwiches Rather Than Hot Meals
from the AP: WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island school district will begin serving cold sandwiches instead of hot lunches to students whose families owe lunch money. Warwick Public Schools says it is owed more than $40,000 from outstanding lunch payments and cannot afford to absorb the costs. The new policy begins next Monday. A local restaurant owner wrote on Facebook that the district twice turned down a $4,000 donation for the lunch debt. The district responded in a statement saying it must treat all students equally and cannot single out which debts to reduce. The district r... more »
Sydney Watson Traces MC & Money Left-Attacks to Soros Funding
Sydney Watson has a nice rant on the "defunding" campaign (really worse than that, preventing private financial exchanges) by The Left. At one point she follows the funding trail and finds it traces back to, you guessed it, Soros. Continue reading →
Is Israel's Iron Dome Failing In Its Job To Intercept Rockets?
An Iron Dome anti-missile system fires an interceptor missile as rockets are launched from Gaza toward Israel on August 9. (photo credit: AMIR COHEN/REUTERS) *Jerusalem Post:* *700 rockets, 4 dead Israelis: Is the Iron Dome getting worse?* *The number of unintercepted rockets and Israeli fatalities sparked inquiry about the effectiveness of Iron Dome. * TEL AVIV (JTA) — After the weekend’s fighting between Hamas and the Israeli army, some Israelis have raised questions about the strength of their country’s missile defenses. Over the course of the weekend, Hamas and Islamic Jihad... more »
NEW SCANDAL! WHO IS MAKING FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS TO HYPE MEASLES THREAT AND PUSH VACCINE, OWN DATA FULL OF HOLES
*WHO'S NEW MEASLES DATA INDICATES THAT IT IS MAKING FALSE AND MISLEADING CLAIMS ABOUT A MEASLES OUTBREAK TO PUSH THE VACCINE* *EXCLUDING THE UKRAINE, TOTAL MEASLE CASES IN EUROPE APPEARS TO HAVE INCREASED ONLY 13.5% IN 2018.* *NEW CASES IN ITALY, GREECE IN FIRST QUARTER OF 2019 SEEM TO BE LOWER THAN IN SAME PERIOD IN 2018* *READ MY EMAIL TO WHO'S GENERAL DIRECTOR POINTING OUT ISSUES AND ASKING HIM TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION UNLESS HE CAN SHOW MY ERRORS BELOW* *GERMAN AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, BILLIONAIRES AND MANGERS WHO IGNORE EVIDENCE OF FALSE AND MISLEADING STATEMENTS ... more »
KIPP Chicago Scraping the Bottom in Test Scores
from *Chicago City Wire*: Of the 418 students attending Kipp Chicago Charter School - Kipp One Academy in 2018, 24.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 19 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The report is based on results from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam, a state-mandated exam used to assess the school and student performance in several states nationwide. In the Chicago SD 299 School District, 27.9 percent of students scored ... more »
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment