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Fred to Take Month Off: World in Mourning, Stocks Fall
For reasons of mental health, if he has any, Fred Fred will go briefly into abeyance during which time he will train his menagerie of cobras to recognize Congressmen except Ron Paul, and to bite anyone who says “microaggression.” He … Continue reading →
Jeff Bezos unveils Blue Moon lander — latest step towards lunar mission
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Billionaire Jeff Bezos has unveiled a mock-up of a lunar lander that one day will carry payloads, including rovers, to the Moon.
Labor's policy revolution has finally been detailed, but will voters buy it?
The Labor Party has revealed its costings one week out from the election. Before you vote, you must read this.
Tony Costa wins 2019 Archibald Prize
Sydney artist Tony Costa is the winner of Australia's oldest and best-known prize for portraiture, for his painting of contemporary artist and Zen Buddhist Lindy Lee.
Chelsea Manning freed from prison but she's not in the clear
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The former US army intelligence analyst walks after two months inside a Virginia prison, but she could return to custody if she again refuses to comply with a WikiLeaks investigation.
'We've been baffled at the resistance': NSW finally joins national domestic violence campaign
Until this week, the NSW Government had been the only state or territory government in the country that was not a member of Our Watch, the national violence prevention agency
'Witness X' in Geoffrey Rush defamation case revealed after court order lifted
Australian actor Yael Stone was the unidentified "Witness X" in a high-profile defamation case between Geoffrey Rush and The Daily Telegraph, it can now be revealed.
'I texted her … she was already gone': Justine Damond's fiance recalls last time he spoke to her
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The fiance of Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk, who was shot and killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, calls for policing reform during an emotional TV interview.
Reserve Bank rate cuts almost a certainty as it slashes economic outlook
After putting on a brave face for the past six months or so, the Reserve Bank finally capitulates by slashing its economic expectations, making rate cuts soon all but a foregone conclusion.
Sydney Swans coach phones members telling them to turn up
Sydney Swans members receive robocalls from the club's head coach John Longmire, urging them to attend tonight's AFL clash against Essendon at the SCG.
One Question Sir/Ma’am….
….Why are you still here ? ‘Activist’ LavenderNRed makes case that Venezuela is more Democratic than the US . No, really… …and here is a short self-bio of our oh so informed ( and typical ) leftard activist… Morgan Artyukhina @LavenderNRed They/them | autistic transgender revolutionary & activist | writer @SputnikInt News Agency. Opinions and tweets my own.Nacotchtank (Washington, DC) Just what we all need…an opinion from an individual so confused as to not even know their gender. These types of brainwashed morons are in dire need of a 2 week vacation to wonderful Democratic Venezue... more »
Polls: Less Than Half In U.S. Would Vote For A Socialist For President. Less Than Half Support Impeaching President Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump waits to welcome Slovakia's Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2019. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne *Reuters:* *Americans' support for impeaching Trump rises: Reuters/Ipsos poll* NEW YORK (Reuters) - The number of Americans who said President Donald Trump should be impeached rose 5 percentage points to 45 percent since mid-April, while more than half said multiple congressional probes of Trump interfered with important government business, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Thursday. The opinion poll, c... more »
Friday Press Conference at CT Attorney General's Office Around Removal of Religious Medical Rights
Informed Choice CT Peaceful Protest and Press Conference Friday, May 10 9:30-11:30am Attorney General William Tong’s Office 55 Elm St Hartford (Wear White) PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WHEN: 9:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. TOMORROW (FRIDAY), MAY 10,... more »
Solomon/Meadows – FBI Was Notified of Sketchy Steele Dossier Info in Advance of FISA Application…
House Judiciary member Mark Meadows has provided John Solomon with notes taken by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Kathleen Kavalec on Oct. 11, 2016, during her meeting with Dossier author Christopher Steele (full pdf below). Solomon Article HERE. Within the … Continue reading →
FTA between China's Hong Kong, 3 ASEAN nations to take effect in June
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09-May-2019 As part of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong andASEAN, tariff reduction and services market access between Hong Kong and three ASEAN members will come into force in June
India's FTAs have hurt its domestic petrochem sector, says FICCI report
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09-May-2019 Most of the free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India have not benefited the domestic chemicals and petrochemicals industry.
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 5 "Greed blinds a man"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will continue our first tale for this year, 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 fifth episode or episode no.184 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 greed controls the man who decided to poison his 20 slaves for fear that they would turn... more »
Are U.S. - German Relations In Tatters?
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands next to his airplane before boarding it to Beirut at Ben Gurion airport near Lod, Israel March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young/Pool *Matthew Karnitschnig, Politico:* *Pompeo is dead to Berlin* *US secretary of state had better things to do than go to Germany, and it hasn’t gone down well.* BERLIN — Everyone knows Germans hate tardiness. But if you want to really push a Teuton over the edge, cancel a meeting at the last minute. Just ask U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who canceled a trip to Berlin Tuesday, jilting Chancellor Angela Merkel... more »
Orchestra Finds Child Who Charmed Crowd with ‘Wow!’
A performing arts group has found the child who was literally wowed by a recent classical music concert.
Breaking News: TFA kicked out of Houston
I just learned that the Houston Independent School District board deadlocked and TFA is out in Houston. More info as details become available. Houston ISD trustees vote against renewing the district's contract with Teach For America, which gave principals the authority to hire TFA corps members at their campuses. About 30-35 TFA members have been hired each year. Vote was
Trump Continues Obama’s War On Whistleblowers, Arrests Another Alleged Intercept Source
“New drone whistleblower at The Intercept,” tweeted the outspoken CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou in October 2015. “For God’s sake don’t let @MatthewACole learn his identity.” Intercept investigative reporter Matthew Cole has been tied both to Kiriakou’s discovery and prosecution and to that of Reality Winner, who […]
Sperry: Mueller Paid $732,000 For Investigative Contractor Services….
Paul Sperry has an interesting article today at Real Clear Politics outlining the amount of expenditures by special counsel Robert Mueller during his two-year investigation. Sperry notes many in DC are wondering who the “contractors” are that were paid by … Continue reading →
Is Carbon Dioxide Endangering the Planet? Craig Idso vs. Jeffrey Bennett. A Debate
Soho Forum May 6, 2019 Resolution: There is little or no rigorous evidence that rising concentrations of carbon dioxide are causing dangerous global warming and threatening life on the planet. For the affirmative: Craig Idso is the founder, former president, and currently chairman of the Center for the Study of Carbon Dioxide and Global Change. …
Israeli Newspaper Publishes Terms of US ‘Deal of Century’ on Palestine — Threat of War Against Gaza Should They Reject Deal
The annexation of the West Bank Settlements (at least Area C) means it is not possible to have a Palestinian state based on West Bank and Gaza. Ie. the Palestinians will reject the deal. Why is it necessary to lease land from Egypt to build airport, factories …. ? Why can’t they build it in …
‘Pompeo Treats UK, Germany Like Banana Republics’ – Galloway
RT America Published on May 9, 2019 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is visiting the UK to meet with Prime Minister Theresa May to discuss Iran and Huawei. Tensions inside the UK parliament are intensifying as May tries to pass her fourth Brexit deal. Former UK MP George Galloway joins In Question to discuss the …
China Threatens Retaliation as Trade Talks Resume
RT America Published on May 9, 2019 High-level trade talks between China and the US resumed in Washington on Thursday. Chinese negotiators have adopted a more aggressive posture and President Trump publically complained about their sudden change of course. Will officials be able to salvage the long-anticipated trade deal? RT America’s Sara Montes de Oca …
New Iran Sanctions: Trump Threatens Anyone Trading Aluminum, Iron, Steel & Copper
New Iran Sanctions: Trump Threatens Anyone Trading Aluminum, Iron, Steel & Copper by https://www.rt.com/ The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on anyone who trades with Iran in iron, steel, copper, aluminum and related products, escalating the economic blockade of Tehran as the nuclear deal continues to unravel. – An executive order signed by US …
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers to Middle East to Target Iran
US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers to Middle East to Target Iran by Jason Ditz, https://news.antiwar.com/ One day after the White House started hyping the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and its carrier strike group to the Middle East as a message to Iran, the plan now also includes the deployment of a bomber taskforce …
Art of Japan in the sixteenth century and the sword and the brushstroke
Art of Japan in the sixteenth century and the sword and the brushstroke Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Kano Eitoku (1543-1590) says much about the various dynamics of the Azuchi-Momoyama Period and the warlord Oda Nobunaga (1534-1582). This applies to the growth of Japanese art and culture despite the warring […]
Endangered bear spotted out for a walk in one of the world's most dangerous places
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The heavily fortified Korean Demilitarised Zone which separates the two Koreas proves to be an ecological treasure as researchers confirm a sighting of an extremely rare Asiatic black bear cub.
Teachers' union endorses Government pay deal to end bitter wage dispute
The teachers' union is set to be the first public sector union to end the year-long stalemate with the Tasmanian Government over pay and conditions, after the executive unanimously endorsed a 7-per-cent pay rise over three years.
Nuclear Test Site Ceremony and Protest Walk May 10 --11, 2019
. Censored News archive photo by Buck Sampson, Paiute Agenda Friday 5/10 May 10th @ 8 am Travel to Mercury May 10th @ 4 pm Set up at Mercury Peace Camp May 10th @ 5 pm Eat and Plan Protest Saturday 5/11 May 11th at 5 am Sunrise Ceremony May 11th at 10 am Protest Walk PLAN
Chelsea Manning Released From Jail But Received Another Subpoena To Testify Before WikiLeaks Grand Jury
Chelsea Manning was released from a jail in Alexandria, Virginia, on May 9, but according to her defense attorneys, she received another subpoena to testify before the grand jury investigating WikiLeaks prior to her release. “Today marked the expiration of the term of the grand jury, and so, after 62 The post Chelsea Manning Released From Jail But Received Another Subpoena To Testify Before WikiLeaks Grand Jury appeared first on Shadowproof.
As Fathers Die, Kashmir's Children Become Breadwinners
Global Issues News Headlines - 2 hours ago
 SRINAGAR, India-administered Jammu and Kashmir, May 09 (IPS) - This is part of a series of features from across the globe on human trafficking. IPS coverage is supported by the Riana Group.Mubeen Ahmad was nine years old when his mother sold him into service to a mechanic for the petty sum of few thousand Indian rupees. His mother had found it hard to support the family after his father, a labourer, was killed during one of the anti-India protests in Jammu and Kashmir in 2008. Read the full story, “As Fathers Die, Kashmir's Children Become Breadwinners”, on globalissues.org →
White House To Nominate Patrick Shanahan As U.S. Secretary of Defense
*CNBC:* *Trump picks acting Pentagon chief and former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan to become next secretary of Defense* * President Donald Trump plans to nominate acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan to formally take over the top spot at the Pentagon, the president's spokeswoman said Thursday. * Shanahan, a former longtime executive at the aerospace giant Boeing, needs Senate confirmation for the post most recently held by James Mattis. * "Acting Secretary Shanahan has proven over the last several months that he is beyond qualified to lead the Department of Defense, and... more »
Armen Alchian’s Economic Forces at Work
Alchian’s work spanned a number of disciplines within economics. Though generally thought of as a microeconomist—using economics to explain and predict behavior in individual markets—he also wrote or co-authored important articles on macroeconomics, especially in the areas of inflation and unemployment. This volume [Economic Forces at Work] is a nice compendium of his articles in […] The post Armen Alchian’s Economic Forces at Work appeared first on Econlib.
Colorado: One Student Killed at STEM School Shooting by Left-Leaning Students
Police arrested two suspects believed to be students at the school following the deadly attack. One of the suspects, Devon Erickson, 18, had social media posts opposing President Trump and Christians. The second suspect, Maya McKinney, 16, is a biological female who is transitioning into a transgender male.
No More “Wild Measles,” Only Vaccine Genotypes?
By Catherine J. Frompovich What’s all the fuss about measles when there are definitive scientific mechanisms to ascertain which measles strains are involved, plus from... more »
Trump Displays a Tenuous Grasp of How Tariffs Work
*President Trump has a fundamental misunderstanding of who pays tariffs, explains Ryan Young in this guest post, and that matters for his policy aims. Tariffs don't just hurt exporting countries, they hurt importing countries too, by raising costs, by reducing consumption, and by shrinking available capital for entrepreneurs, startups, and homebuyers -- leading to lower wages and a higher cost of living. It's a lose-lose all round.*Trump Displays a Tenuous Grasp of How Tariffs WorkOn Sunday, President Trump announced via Twitter that if he does not approve of the results of this w... more »
Solar energy is on the rise, but are we ready?
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While Canberra is debating whether we should increase our uptake of renewables, homeowners, businesses and state governments are voting with their feet. But what do increasing levels of rooftop and large scale solar mean for the grid?
The Allens waited 12 months for their aged home care package, and they are lucky
Approved elderly clients of My Aged Care packages are battling on as full-time carers as the waiting list blows out for the highest level of home care to nearly two years.
The battle for Mueller's report is raging. But even Trump was surprised by the latest plot twist
Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for another battle over the Mueller Report. It might take an election to see a resolution, writes Zoe Daniel.
What's the best way to part ways with a coach?
Adelaide United and Melbourne City have dealt with getting rid of their coaches in totally different ways. Which is best?
Scott Morrison says an electric vehicle can't tow a boat. Is he correct?
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RMIT ABC Fact Check looked at the Prime Minister's claim that an electric vehicle won't tow a trailer and is not going to tow a boat, and found it needs a tune-up.
'No place to hide': How three months in a wooden boat helped these mates confront their demons
Pete and Tom were inexperienced sailors who arguably had no place on the dangerous North Atlantic Ocean — especially in a rickety little boat. But they needed an epic challenge to purge their demons.
AFL Footy Show dumped by Channel Nine due to ratings fall
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Eddie McGuire says he is "sad and gratified at the same time" as the program he helped forge joins its NRL cousin on the Channel Nine scrap heap after 25 years and 735 episodes, due to plummeting ratings.
Speed of progress 'fracturing' society and helping fuel age of outrage
The "age of outrage" can largely be blamed on the speed of social progress, according to comedic writer Ben Elton, who warns Britain is almost as fractured as it was during the turbulent 1980s under Margaret Thatcher.
Could blocking the TPG-Vodafone merger leave phone users worse off?
The ACCC says consumers will benefit from it blocking the TPG-Vodafone merger. But there are plenty of reasons why that could be wrong, writes Stephen Letts.
"Preparing For The Storm, The Perfect Storm"
*"Preparing For The Storm, The Perfect Storm"* by Doug “Uncola” Lynn via TheBurningPlatform.com "Out here in the still-free internet, the ether lends itself to utilizing a wide array of digital media as the means to provide source attribution as well as to establish commonality and understanding amongst ourselves. This is, perhaps, the primary reason how internet blogs became the new town square in this millennium. In the old days it was courthouses and town halls, and pubs. Today, we meet in chatrooms, and on pages and threads. It means if this blogger were to write on how we’ve al... more »
President Trump Welcomes Boston Red Sox to White House…
Earlier today President Trump celebrates with Major League Baseball champions Boston Red Sox at the White House. [Video and Transcript] . [Transcript] South Lawn – 3:44 P.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: Well, there’s nothing like the White House. And a … Continue reading →
Pompeo and Bolton Drive World Towards War While Trump Moves for Cooperation
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20190509-pompeo-bolton.pdf The intensity of the violent declarations against both Russia and China coming from the US Secretary of State and the National Security Adviser, Pompeo and Bolton, stand in stark contrast to efforts by President Trump to establish friendly relations with Russia and to negotiate a constructive cooperation agreement with China. Provoking crises in multiple hotspots Venezuela, Iran, Korea — and issuing extreme attacks on China and Russia, Pompeo's current tour of Europe is an open drive for military confrontation, intentionally declar... more »
Is A Trade War With China Inevitable?
Reuters *Christopher Whalen, National Interest:* *A (Trade) War with China is Inevitable* Beijing's trade tussle and brazen technology theft stunts are part of an overlooked war that has been going on for decades. Five decades ago my father Richard Whalen published a book entitled Trade Warriors: The Guide to the Politics of Trade and Foreign Investment. Trade was a big deal in Washington in the 1970s, mostly focused on Japan. The resurgent Japanese economy and enormous flows on investment fueled by trade deficits were seen as a threat to American sovereignty. Many members of Con... more »
The Executive Branch Escalates Its Clash With Congress
President Trump speaks to the House of Representatives during his 2019 State of the Union address, (Source: The White House) The last few days have seen a whiplash-worthy series of actions between Congress and the executive branch, with battles over subpoenas, threats of contempt and even cries of constitutional crisis. These events may seem bewildering to a casual observer of this dysfunctional relationship. So it’s worth slowing down, rewinding the tape, and taking a look at how the two branches got to this point. On May 8, the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives... more »
Conservatives Are Afraid Of People Speaking Other Languages
*1969- somehow we wound up as guests at a wedding, somewhere in Morocco. I'm the nerd with the big stoned smile and the embroidery on my pants cuffs* So there I was-- 1969, Hippie Trail, headed for India in my VW van. We were in eastern Turkey getting read to cross the border into Iran the next day. We were: me, the only American on board, a French guy, two Danes and a German. There was another van going in the other direction parked with us, driven by an Australian and he had another Aussie with him as well as a couple of Japanese kids, a Flemish-speaking Belgian and a guy from Chil... more »
May 09: VERY dangerous times
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/may/08/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-us-withdrawal This one is very, very dangerous. It's also without any excuse.Until shortly after World War Two, Iran was controlled by British oil companies. It was a dictatorship. And it was bled dry by a Britain that forced Iran to supply all oil for the Royal Navy - at no charge. Iran overthrew the dictator and elected a government. Britain appealed to the U.S. for help. U.S. oil companies were happy to jump in. They and the British overthrew the elected government and installed the old dictatorship u... more »
Assyrians in Syria: Tradition Steeped in Ancient History
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
A sculpture of Ashurbanipal - Assyrian Emperor (668 BC - 627 BC) lion hunting.Assyrian roots date back to the Assyrian Empire, which ruled Mesopotamia before the advent of Christianity for about 2,500 years.
Was U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez ‘Scared’ by Her Garbage Disposal?
A New York City environmental office once estimated "less than 1 percent of households" in the city had such disposals.
"Dog Diary, Cat Diary"
*"Dog Diary, Cat Diary"* - Author Unknown "*Dog Diary:* 7:00 AM - Outside! My favorite thing! 8:00 AM - Dog food! My favorite thing! 9:30 AM - A car ride! My favorite thing! 9:40 AM - A walk in the park! My favorite thing! 10:30 AM - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 2:00 PM - Looked out the window and barked! My favorite thing! 3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 4:00 PM - Chased a bird out of the tree! My favorite thing! 5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing! 6:00 PM - Watched my peo... more »
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"What would it look like to approach the Bubble Nebula? Blown by the wind and radiation from a massive star, this bubble now spans seven light-years in diameter. The hot star inside is thousands of times more luminous than our Sun, and is now offset from the nebula's center. The visualization starts with a direct approach toward the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) and then moves around the nebula while continuing the approach. The featured time-lapse visualization is extrapolated from images with the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and the WIYN telescope on Kitt Peak in Arizona, USA. The 3... more »
Chet Raymo, “Into the Night”
*“Into the Night”* by Chet Raymo "I first became intimate with the night sky on the sleeping porch of my grandmother's house on Ninth Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee, during the early 1940s. A screened sleeping porch might be found attached to any southern home of a certain vintage and substance, usually on the second story at the back. On sultry summer nights you could move a cot or daybed onto the porch and take advantage of whatever breezes stirred the air. I slept there when I visited because it was the only place to find a spare bed. I was usually alone in that big spooky spa... more »
Pompeo accuses Iran of ‘threatening actions’, vows swift and decisive action
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said in a statement that Iran “has engaged in an escalating series of threatening actions and statements” over the last few weeks. “The response of the United States and our partners and allies has been clear: We do not seek war,” the statement reads. “But Iran’s forty years […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-08
This is a summary of 19 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, HTS, Kabani, Latakia, Israel, Palestine, Trump, Iran, US, Palmyra, Russia, Pompeo, Venezuela, Hmeimim, Sweida. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, Iran, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s offensive has little to do with Idlib, rumors amplify drama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army launched an offensive in the northwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this past Monday, targeting several areas controlled by jihadists and rebel groups loyal to Turkey. Since the start of the offensive, the Syrian Arab Army has achieved their first objective, which is the capture of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Latest map of northwestern Hama battle
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a major advance in northwestern Syria on Thursday, seizing at least six towns from the jihadist rebel forces. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began the day by seizing the key town of Qal’at Al-Madiq, which had long been under the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Black Like Who? A Small Scholarship Offer Triggers Debate about Black Identity in America
On Black Beltway, a Google Groups that bills itself as “a space for African Americans (and friends) in the DC/MD/VA region to share and receive political job postings, networking and educational opportunities,” the Montgomery County Executive's Caribbean American Advisory Group (CAAG) was looking to award a scholarship of between $500 and $1,000 to a student of Caribbean heritage who resides in Montgomery County, Maryland. But four words in the announcement – “student of Caribbean heritage” –– galled a Black Beltway group member and set off a firestorm of comments that lasted over s... more »
Lawmakers Consider Ending Recognition of Online University
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just a year after the online Western Governors University launched its Ohio affiliate , state lawmakers are considering eliminating recognition that lets its students benefit from certain state-funded aid, including need-based grants. That’s part of the budget bill passed Thursday by the House. It now heads to the Senate. The change was […]
Universities Hit Back as Brazil Slashes Scholarship Funds
RIO DE JANEIRO — University deans and education experts in Brazil expressed their concern Thursday about the future of academic research after the education ministry announced it had blocked all forthcoming scholarships for master’s and doctoral students. Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel, a foundation linked to the country’s education ministry, said Wednesday […]
Experts Testify at House Hearing on STEM Diversity
Women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields need not just greater access to education and careers in STEM fields, but more support finishing the credentials and remaining in their jobs if gender and racial disparities are to be eliminated and if the United States is to maximize its potential as a just society and global leader.
"A Prayer for the World"
"A Prayer for the World" "Let the rain come and wash away the ancient grudges, the bitter hatreds held and nurtured over generations. Let the rain wash away the memory of the hurt, the neglect. Then let the sun come out and fill the sky with rainbows. Let the warmth of the sun heal us wherever we are broken. Let it burn away the fog so that we can see each other clearly, So that we can see beyond labels, beyond accents, gender or skin color. Let the warmth and brightness of the sun melt our selfishness, So that we can share the joys and feel the sorrow of our neighbors. And let the light ... more »
Oregon Looking to Expand on Assisted Suicide
[image: christian-gomez-heather-hobbs-oregon-expanding-assisted-suicide] VIDEO - Heather Hobbs joins The New American to discuss two bills (SB579 & HB2217) that are currently in the pipeline in Oregon related to the Death with Dignity Act. The 2 amendments that have been introduced relate to a required waiting period for assisted suicide, as well as expanding the methods of acquiring medications.
Finance committee rebuffs Wisconsin governor’s medical marijuana plan
The Wisconsin Legislature’s joint finance committee on Thursday voted 11-4 along party lines to reject Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal to legalize medical marijuana. All the committee’s Republicans voted to scrap the item, Wisconsin Public Radio reported. In his budget plan, Evers, a Democrat, had recommended establishing a medical marijuana program that would have included […] Finance committee rebuffs Wisconsin governor’s medical marijuana plan is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 9, 2019
*Eli Lake, Bloomberg:* *Don’t Give In to Iranian Blackmail* Trump’s strategy of maximum pressure is working, and Europe shouldn’t stand in the way. There are two ways to view Wednesday’s threats from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to abandon the 2015 nuclear bargain with his country. The first is through the lens of Europe’s establishment and President Donald Trump’s opposition: Look what you’ve done! After a year of maximum pressure, Iran has finally been pushed to start breaking its commitments to limit its stocks of enriched uranium. As an EU foreign policy official tweeted,... more »
Challenging Darwin’s Theory on the Formation of Atolls
Explaining why there are so many atolls that barely rise above sea level. (I think this theory from Dr Klaus L E Kaiser makes a lot of sense.) _______________ On the Formation of Atolls – Proposed Modification of Darwin’s Theory By Klaus L.E. Kaiser Introduction Atolls are annular (meaning circular or ring-shaped) low level islands, ... Read moreChallenging Darwin’s Theory on the Formation of Atolls The post Challenging Darwin’s Theory on the Formation of Atolls appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Clinton’s Deputy Staff Chief Admits He & She Used Unsecured Personal Email for State Dept Business
Score yet another hit for Judicial Watch: Using FOIA, they’ve obtained a court-ordered deposition of Jacob “Jake the Snake” Sullivan wherein he reveals he and his boss conducted the official business of the State Department via unsecured personal email accounts. Is anyone in our readership wondering when – if ever – Madame Secretary will be arrested and tried? https://www.judicialwatch.org/press-room/press-releases/102119/?utm_source=deployer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newswatch&utm_term=members&utm_content=20190509222745 (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch today (May 1, 2019) relea... more »
Canadian pork exports to Japan catching up to the United States under CPTPP
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
09-May-2019 Economists had warned that the preferential tariff treatment the bloc enjoyed would threaten the market share of American producers
FTAs will shield PHL from trade war
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
09-May-2019 The Philippines is keen on forging more bilateral free- trade agreements (FTAs) with several countries amid the intensifying trade tensions between the United States and China.
Student pilot fell unconscious for 40 minutes mid-flight over Adelaide
A flight school is forced to improve its safety regime after a student pilot — who was sleep deprived and sick — flew into Adelaide's controlled airspace after falling unconscious at the controls.
'Not a cent to her name': Fake heir and New York socialite jailed for up to 12 years
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Anna Sorokin, the German con artist who passed herself off as a wealthy heir to swindle banks, hotels and even close friends as she lived out a high-society, Instagram-ready fantasy in New York, is sentenced to four to 12 years in prison.
Canberra man who conspired to commit bestiality with convicted killer avoids jail
A man who exchanged graphic messages with convicted murderer Jeffrey Lee about bestiality, will not go to jail after receiving a suspended sentence in the ACT Supreme Court. *Warning: This story contains graphic content.*
Dow Jones falls 139 points as Trump's threat to impose new tariffs on China looms
Australian shares are set to open lower as the United States and China begin a critical day of trade negotiations today in an attempt to strike a deal and stave off billions in further tariffs.
ABC News Quiz: Will you be a master like Archie or go down like a typo on a $50 note?
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It was hard to avoid stories about royalty and politics this week, and not just of the British and Australian kind. So take a sip of your Westerosi lattes and see what you can remember.
Cafe ordered to pay Instagram influencer $1,600 over deleted posts dispute
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A Melbourne tribunal orders a cafe owner to pay Instagram influencer Chloe Roberts more than $1,600 after finding the business did not lose value when Ms Roberts deleted old posts of herself at the cafe.
FBI Opened Obstruction of Justice Probe Against Trump Even before Mueller Investigation
Before the appointment of the Special Counsel on May 17th, the FBI had opened up an investigation into obstruction of justice. This shows that the deep state plotted against Trump and then lied about it to the President and Congress.
World News Briefs -- May 9, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Trump urges Iran to talk over nuclear program, cannot rule out military action* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Iran’s leadership to sit down and talk with him about giving up Tehran’s nuclear program and said he could not rule out a military confrontation given the heightened tensions between the two countries. At an impromptu news conference at the White House, Trump declined to say what prompted him to deploy the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to the region over what was described as unspecified threats. *Read more* .... *... more »
NIKKI HALEY WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT, PART LXXVII
Nikki Haley, a woman many smart people believe will be a top 2024 Republican presidential contender -- once Republican voters have gotten all that Trump silliness out of their system -- went on Ben Shapiro's podcast this past Sunday and said things about immigration that seem perfectly compatible with GOP orthodoxy: But we're a country of laws, and the second you give up being a country of laws, you've lost everything this country was founded on. And so if you don't like something that's happening, fix it. We can't have a hundred thousand people last month on the U.S.-Mexico border,... more »
Sen. Burr Takes GOP Fire Over Trump Jr Subpoena
The move suggested the Russia investigation is not "case closed" as some in the party insist.
Did U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar Say ‘If Israel Is So Innocent, Then Why Do They Insist on Being Jews?’
A quote needn't make sense for some people to believe it's genuine.
Low Cholesterol May Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk
While cholesterol has been vilified as something that should be as low as possible to prevent heart disease, it's actually a crucial component for good health and too low a level can have serious repercussions for your health. Cholesterol is found not only in your bloodstream but also in every cell in your body, and is necessary for the production of cell membranes, virtually every steroid hormone, vitamin D and bile acids that help you digest fat. Cholesterol also plays an important role in the formation of memories and is vital for healthy neurological function. For example, low ... more »
Cardiologist: Measles AND Mumps Infections Could Save Millions of Lives
Reading that title is sure to shock many people. After all, who would make such a claim, let alone a cardiologist. Here is the proof to back it up. A study from 2015 in the journal Atherosclerosis found that men had 29% less heart attacks and 17% less strokes if they had a history of childhood measles and mumps. Women suffered less events as well, but not to the same extent. According to the CDC, an estimated 790,000 heart attacks occur in the U.S. every year. So according to data from the JACC study in 2015, there could be 229,000 LESS heart attacks per YEAR if these people had me... more »
U.S. detaining some tuna from Vietnam because of link to outbreak
The United States has “red listed” some frozen tuna from a Vietnamese producer because of its link to an ongoing Salmonella Newport outbreak. The tuna, imported by Louisiana-based Jensen Tuna will be detained at U.S. borders. Public health officials had not yet updated outbreak information related to the frozen, ground tuna as of the posting... Continue Reading
The potential for a radical change for the good has never been better - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
The potential for a radical change for the good has never been better - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of The potential for a radical change for the good has never been better - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat With their coup being exposed and set up for prosecution in the United States, the British have launched a world-wide strategy of tensions, attempting to lure Trump and other world leaders down a fateful and deadly path. The key players in the Trump Administration engaged in provocations reflect the consensus choices of the Anglo-American establishment, that formation which came... more »
Free Download: William Blake,"Songs Of Innocence and Experience"
"'Songs of Innocence' is a collection of illustrated lyrical poetry. A few first copies were printed and illuminated by William Blake himself in 1789. Blake believed that innocence and experience were "the two contrary states of the human soul", and that true innocence was impossible without experience." - https://en.wikisource.org/ "Little fly, Thy summer's play My thoughtless hand Has brushed away. Am not I A fly like thee? Or art not thou A man like me? For I dance And drink and sing, Till some blind hand Shall brush my wing. If t... more »
U.S. Seizes North Korean Freighter Violating U.N. Sanctions…
The Southern District of New York has released a criminal complaint to accompany the seizure of a North Korean freighter “Wise Honest” (Full pdf below). The freighter was seized by Indonesian authorities on/around April 2, 2018 [media story here]. However, … Continue reading →
CYBERCOM’s Out-of-Network Operations: What Has and Has Not Changed Over the Past Year?
Air Force Cyber Command (Source: U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo) I’d like to draw attention to Mark Pomerleau’s interesting piece at Fifth Domain examining the operational impact at CYBERCOM of several recent developments, including National Security Presidential Memorandum 13 (NSPM 13), doctrinal/policy innovations under the headings of “persistent engagement” and “defending forward,” and new/clarified authorities associated with the most-recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). I’ve written at length (e.g., here and here) about several of these developments ... more »
Khan Shaykhun Locals, Damascus Talking About Possible ‘Reconciliation Agreement’
*SouthFront* | Terrorist groups like Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) will likely work to sabotage any such agreement.
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"In This Life..."
"Many people don't fear a hell after this life and that's because hell is on this earth, in this life. In this life there are many forms of hell that people walk through, sometimes for a day, sometimes for years, sometimes it doesn't end. The kind of hell that doesn't burn your skin; but burns your soul. The kind of hell that people can't see; but the flames lap at your spirit. Heaven is a place on earth, too! It's where you feel freedom, where you're not afraid. No more chains. And you hear your soul laughing." - C. JoyBell C.
“Read The Opposite of What You Believe”
*“Read The Opposite of What You Believe”* by Steve Saville “People are naturally attracted to viewpoints that are similar to their own and to information that supports what they already believe. In fact, most people go out of their way to find articles and newsletters that are biased towards their pre-existing views of the world. However, they should do the opposite. If you seek-out information that supports what you already think you know and exclusively read authors whose opinions match your own, you will never learn anything. All you will do is increase your comfort in, and ther... more »
"My wife is not a terrorist"; Xinjiang, Venezuela
11-14-2018 *There *at the headquarters of Chinese telecom giant ZTE Corp, the Venezuelans learned how China, using smart cards, was developing a system that would help Beijing track social, political and economic behavior. Using vast databases to store information gathered with the card’s use a government could monitor everything from a citizen’s personal finances to medical history and voting activity…. -Anthony Daquin, once the top information security advisor to the Justice Ministry, said intelligence agents beat and extorted him after he voiced privacy concerns. REUTERS/Yur... more »
"Will You Choose Alive Time or Dead Time?"
*"Will You Choose Alive Time or Dead Time?"* by Ryan Holiday "A few years ago, I was really stuck. I had accepted a one-year consulting contract that required me to commute from Austin to Los Angeles. It paid very well, but the gig was a disaster. Everything was in chaos. No one could get anything done. We were at the complete mercy of a Wall Street hedge fund and a bunch of lawyers who were battling for control of the company. I was frustrated. After I ran into a brick wall multiple times, it was like learned helplessness. What could I do? What was the point? I decided to just sit... more »
The ultimate Senate guide: Here's what every party lining up for your vote really stands for
Can't tell the Australian Conservatives from your Conservative Nationals or your Nationals? Confused by the Liberals and the Liberal Democrats? Get the lowdown on every party asking for your vote for the Senate in WA.
With $9 billion of surpluses, expect some major cash to come your way — but not just yet
With consecutive surpluses on the cards, Ben Wyatt's third state budget sets the scene for a potential cash splash next year ahead of the 2021 state election, writes Jacob Kagi.
Pet dogs trained to sniff out tiny endangered alpine insects
Volunteer detection dogs have been trained to find the endangered alpine stonefly at Falls Creek, an insect measuring just 50 millimetres in length.
Teenager who disappeared 20 years ago may have been pregnant
Friends of a teenager who disappeared 20 years ago from the NSW south coast are still searching for answers.
35,000 kilometres, 200 booths: Democracy travels to the bush
Early voting in one of the country's biggest electorates is underway with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) staging a "mammoth" logistical effort in the Northern Territory seat of Lingiari.
Baby girl found after amber alert issued in Canberra
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A three-month-old baby girl is found safe and well just over 12 hours after an amber alert was issued with concerns about her wellbeing.
Anger as AEC abolishes more than 25 rural Victorian booths this election
Rural Victorian voters are frustrated as the electoral commission decides to abolish more than 25 polling booths in the Mallee and Wannon electorates without consultation.
Impersonators all shook up over chance to star in big-budget film about The King
Australian film producer Baz Luhrmann may not have to cast a wide net to find an actor to play Elvis Presley in movie being shot on the Gold Coast.
CWA moves with the times by launching online meetings
The Country Women's Association of NSW has launched a virtual branch, aiming to cater to its grey nomads members while they are own the move.
'Our equivalent of King Tut': New details unearthed about Britain's oldest Christian royal burial site
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New details about what is thought to be the earliest Christian royal burial in Britain have come to light, with archaeologists calling it the Anglo-Saxon equivalent of King Tutankhamun's tomb.
How horse blood is playing a part in human pathology testing and research
Near a small town in northern New South Wales horse blood is being harvested to aid researchers and diagnostics.
Comcare ordered to buy recliner for Canberra public servant with neck pain from 1992 accident
A former public servant who was injured while on study leave in 1992 is awarded a new recliner funded by Comcare, which helps ease her chronic pain.
Channel Seven argues reality wedding show is a documentary for tax reasons
An attempt by Channel Seven to claim a tax rebate by listing its reality wedding show Bride and Prejudice as a documentary work is knocked back.
Live: NSW Now: Cold snap blasts Sydney, conflict of interest in disability royal commission
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Forecasts for plummeting temperatures and snow showers across NSW, while a disability royal commissioner resigns as a Liberal Party member following claims of a conflict of interest.
Hobartians doing it tough are choosing between hunger and housing
Some people living on welfare in Hobart's northern suburbs are living on "one meal a day". They're waiting to see if next week's election will improve their lives.
The humble Aussie 'dunny' could become this, if you'd only let it
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This unlikely champion is there for anyone driving along the coastline, a simple structure which until recently has received little credit — the humble toilet block.
Archie's name isn't what you might expect of a royal, but it's not without precedent
Most pundits were expecting a more traditionally royal-sounding name like Arthur or Albert. But there have been a couple of famous noble Archibalds.
Australia hit by critical shortage of measles vaccine as cases surge worldwide
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A critical shortage of the measles vaccine has hit Australia at the same time as cases of the disease are surging worldwide, prompting the Queensland AMA to warn about dire consequences from a drop in herd immunity.
You don't show ID to vote. So why don't people vote heaps of times?
A number of readers have written in to the ABC's You Ask, We Answer project questioning how secure their vote will be on election day. From who will inspect your ballot papers, to why we use pencils not pens — here's what you need to know.
Why Farage Snubbed Galloway
They might have made a powerful team, George Galloway standing for the Brexit Party in Peterborough, but it is not happening. In a tearful tweet transmitted into the ether, the Gorgeous One announced the withdrawal of his prospective candidacy as Nigel Farage the Brexit Party have instead selected Mike Greene, a local Tory businessman who once appeared on Channel 4's egregiously awful *The Secret Millionaire*. Galloway writes "I tried to persuade @Nigel_Farage to support my candidacy in #Peterborough to emphasise the broad democratic alliance the campaign must be and balance the ca... more »
South African Elections -- News Roundup
*VOX News:* *South Africa’s election was a test for Nelson Mandela’s party. It’s now poised to win.* The ruling ANC party was beleaguered by corruption. Twenty-five years after the fall of apartheid, the party is set to win — but likely with less support. South Africans voted Wednesday in the country’s sixth national election since the formation of its democratic government 25 years ago. This election was seen as a test for President Cyril Ramaphosa and his party, the African National Congress (ANC), which has led South Africa since the end of apartheid in 1994. Ramaphosa and t... more »
One Denver Shooting Suspect Posted Anti-Christian, Anti-Trump Messages, the Other Thinks She’s a Boy
[image: one-denver-school-shooter-post-anti-christian-anti-trump-messages-the-other-think-s-she-was-a-boy] One of the students charged with killing one and wounding eight at a high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, doesn’t much care for the Bible, Christians, or Trump. The other is a girl who pretends to be or actually thinks she is a boy.
F-35 Deja Vu: The U.S. Air Force Promised the F-4 Phantom Would Never Dogfight
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Oops. *With a little bit of warning, a MiG-17 could out-turn a missile — and then use that same maneuverability to get on the American jet’s tail.* The aerial dogfight was not supposed to happen. On May 20, 1967, eight U.S. Air Force F-4C fighters were patrolling over North Vietnam when they spotted as many as 15 enemy MiG-17 fighters a short distance away. Fog and the MiGs’ low altitude had prevented the F-4s from detecting the North Vietnamese jets from farther away. Diving to attack, the twin-engine F-4s fired a staggering *24* Sparrow and Sidewi... more »
To Improve the Lives of North Koreans, Start with Refugees
*Nate Kerkhoff* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Migrants from North Korea risk their lives and the lives of their families when they escape by communicating from enemy territory and sending remittances. It is time for the United States and South Korea to adopt better economic plans that make that risk worthwhile. As the leaders from the United States and South Korea struggle to find common ground in their respective approaches to diplomacy with North Korea, there is one thing both have agreed on: economic opportunity awaiting North Korea if it were to denuclearize and join the ... more »
John Bolton's Middle East War Plans
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] This is how Donald Trump's national security advisor could cost him the votes he needs to stay in office. National Security Advisor John Bolton, aided by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, is doing everything possible to instigate a war with Iran. Naked aggression as a means of starting such a war may be too much for even Bolton to pull off, so the strategy has been to try to pressure and goad Iran into doing something—anything—that could be construed as a *casus belli*. So far, no doubt to Bolton’s frustration, Iran has exer... more »
China's Trade War Isn't Entirely About Trade
*Scott B. MacDonald* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Economic growth remains a critical cornerstone for the Chinese Communist Party and Xi Jinping’s hold over the country. The United States and China are like two elephants fighting in a field; while they are willing to posture and jostle each other, the ultimate intention is to intimidate, not to destroy. However, what happens between the United States and China has an impact on the global economy. Although a trade deal is likely to be struck between the administrations of Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at some point du... more »
A (Trade) War with China is Inevitable
*Christopher Whalen* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing's trade tussle and brazen technology theft stunts are part of an overlooked war that has been going on for decades. Five decades ago my father Richard Whalen published a book entitled *Trade Warriors: The Guide to the Politics of Trade and Foreign Investment*. Trade was a big deal in Washington in the 1970s, mostly focused on Japan. The resurgent Japanese economy and enormous flows on investment fueled by trade deficits were seen as a threat to American sovereignty. Many members of Congress, who were profiled in the b... more »
Venezuela Shows Why Socialism’s Failure Still Matters
*Chelsea Follett* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] We should not ignore the lessons of twentieth-century socialism’s failures, nor turn a blind eye to what socialism has wrought in Venezuela. Last week, a number of left-wing activists occupied the Venezuelan embassy in Washington, DC, while Venezuelan-Americans counter-protested outside the building and demanded the end of socialism in the Latin American country. Today’s proponents of socialism often fault their critics for equating twenty-first-century “democratic socialism” with totalitarian versions of that philosophy, w... more »
The Mutual Benefit of Mentorship
There is no doubt that my mentors have played a pivotal role in my success as a student, professional and a friend. As much as I want to pass on the valuable insights and advice that were given to me, I use my hectic schedule as an excuse to limit my involvement. However, as I reflect on the impact mentors have had in my life, I’ve realized that being a mentor has many advantages that are often unnoticed.
Dr. Linda Strong-Leek Named Berea College Provost
Dr. Linda Strong-Leek has been named provost at Berea College effective July 1. Strong-Leek is currently vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, associate vice president for Academic Affairs and professor of women’s and gender studies and General studies at the private Kentucky college. “I am so very excited that Linda is willing to take on […]
"How It Really Will Be"
Same as it ever was... "At some point, however, the epically ridiculous will devolve into the catastrophically consequential." - David Stockman
Meanwhile, back at the white house…
Trump awarded Tiger Woods with the Medal of Freedom for playing a ridiculous game with no real value to humanity.
"Economic Market Snapshot 5/9/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Stock Market Dives. 'The Art Of No Deal'" - 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/ • *Related:* • "Investors Flee as the Latest Volley in the U.S.-China Trade Wars Lands" • "All Bets Are Off: Wall Street Scrambles Ahead Of 'Nuclear' Trade War"
Powerful Evangelic Caucus Organizes to Repeal Bolsonaro’s Arms Decree
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Deputies, belonging to the powerful evangelic caucus (Bancada evangélica) of the Chamber are organizing to repeal the decree signed by President Jair Bolsonaro that eased gun laws. The issue of weaponry is one of the most important points of contention between the religious members of the legislature […] The post Powerful Evangelic Caucus Organizes to Repeal Bolsonaro’s Arms Decree appeared first on The Rio Times.
"The Wheels Have Come Off the Two Narratives Driving the Rally"
*"The Wheels Have Come Off the Two Narratives Driving the Rally"* by Phoenix Capital "The market is now moving into the *perfect* situation for a collapse. Year to date, the stock market has roared higher, delivering one of its best starts to a year in history with the Russell 2000, the S&P 500, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average all putting in double digit gains in the first five months of 2019. *Click image to enlarge.* Unfortunately, this sharp rally was based on two beliefs: 1) The Fed would soon begin easing monetary policy by either cutting rates or launching QE. 2) The ... more »
Caxton House cover-up: DWP hid benefit deaths papers from WCA review team
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted failing to send its own independent reviewer documents that ministers knew would have linked their fitness for work test with the deaths of disabled benefit claimants. Following intervention from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), DWP has finally admitted that two letters written by coroners, and a [...]
DWP confirms single assessment plans, despite Tomlinson confusion
The government has confirmed that it is pushing ahead with plans to test how it might be able to merge two disability benefit assessments into one, despite comments from a minister that appeared to suggest that no such plans were being discussed. The plans were originally sketched out by work and pensions secretary Amber Rudd [...]
Protest Power Tour holds out hope for activists who can’t leave home
A group of grassroots campaigners have taken fellow disabled activists on a tour of the sites of some of their most successful protests, without them needing to leave their own homes. Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) worked with German film-maker and artist Hito Steyerl on its Power Tour (pictured), which saw DPAC activists revisit the [...]
More than £100 million in public funding… and no accessible showers
A train company that has received more than £100 million in public subsidies to pay for new carriages for a sleeper service from Scotland to London has failed to provide any accessible on-board showers, even though it is providing such facilities for non-disabled people. The Scottish government contributed £60 million towards the replacement of the [...]
Visitors to new wing ‘will feel the power of the disability protest movement’
A new archive and learning zone dedicated to the disability arts movement is set to inspire a new generation of young people to fight for their rights. The National Disability Arts Collection and Archive (NDACA) facility was launched last week at the High Wycombe campus of Buckinghamshire New University, and features more than 3,500 pieces [...]
UN’s torture committee probes UK on ‘grim and unacceptable truths’
A UN body has been questioning the UK government this week on the “grim and unacceptable truth” that disabled people and other groups are still being subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment – and even torture – in taxpayer-funded services. The UK and devolved governments have been scrutinised for two days by the UN’s committee [...]
Action on Hearing Loss defends holding comedy fundraiser in inaccessible venue
A disability charity has refused to apologise for holding a fundraising comedy night in an inaccessible London venue. Action on Hearing Loss (formerly known as RNID) was raising money as part of its Deaf Awareness Week with an evening of stand-up at The Comedy Store in London. Performers included Angela Barnes, Samantha Baines, Ed Gamble, [...]
A Holiday “With Tears in Your Eyes”
One thing that Trump hasn’t done today yet (which he should have if he wants to stay in Putin’s good graces) was to congratulate Russians with Victory day. It’s an incredibly important holiday in contemporary Russia and its commemoration dynamic can help understand a large chunk of Russian foreign policy. The specificity of Russian collective […]
The Mirror Dimension of Spiritual Fire
*Elva Thompson* - We are being played with and it’s time we put an end to the game.
Schumer to reintroduce federal cannabis reform bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said he intends to reintroduce his bill to remove marijuana from the U.S. controlled substances list, a move that would permit states to regulate cannabis without fear of federal interference. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a Democrat from New York, will introduce the House version of the bill – called […] Schumer to reintroduce federal cannabis reform bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Alabama Senate moves limited medical marijuana program bill forward
The Alabama Senate approved a measure Thursday that would create a limited medical cannabis sales and taxation program to treat certain debilitating illnesses and conditions. The Senate passed the bill 17-6 on Thursday. The measure now goes to the state House of Representatives, which is controlled by Republicans. For additional details about the bill, click here. […] Alabama Senate moves limited medical marijuana program bill forward is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Weekly Deal Watch: Private companies drive cannabis M&A activity
The number of completed M&A deals in the cannabis space remains significantly higher so far this year compared with a similar period in 2018 - and private companies are largely leading the way. Weekly Deal Watch: Private companies drive cannabis M&A activity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Seizes North Korean Ship For Violating Sanctions
The North Korean ship, "Wise Honest." Department of Justice *Daily Mail:* *U.S seizes 'sanctions-busting' North Korean ship in escalation of tensions hours after Kim Jong-Un unleashes more missiles - and Trump says dictator isn't 'ready to negotiate'* * Trump's Justice Department said it has seized the Wise Honest, which was detained in Indonesia last month with two dozen crew on board * U.S. officials say payments for maintenance and equipment for the ship were made unwittingly in American dollars through U.S. banks - a sanctions breach * It came hours after North Korea fired two ... more »
Is Trump Watching The Liberty Report? President, Advisors At Loggerheads...
According to a new Washington Post article, President Trump is frustrated with his national security advisor, John Bolton for promising the Venezuela regime change would be a cakewalk. He's concerned about being boxed into a corner, says an anonymous source. We know the president loves Fox...but is he also watching the Liberty Report?
As Prosecutors Zero In on British-Obama Russiagate Perpetrators, War Party Goes Wild
Stop WWIII As Prosecutors Zero In on British-Obama Russiagate Perpetrators, War Party Goes Wild Video of As Prosecutors Zero In on British-Obama Russiagate Perpetrators, War Party Goes Wild The latest revelation from an FOIA request on the dirty doings of Christopher Steele is another bombshell, demonstrating that one must hold the British responsible for the dangerous coup attempt against President Trump. And as more evidence emerges daily of the British role, in direct coordination with the Obama intelligence team, where does U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo go to whip up anti-Rus... more »
"Washington’s War on Tomatoes"
*"Washington’s War on Tomatoes"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "The stock market was rattled on Tuesday, after Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Chinese goods. The Chinese replied with silly threats of their own: “China deeply regrets that if the U.S. tariff measures are carried out, China will have to take necessary countermeasures,” said a Commerce Ministry statement. Meanwhile, conflicting tweets and news items told us that China was either “ready to make a deal” or “planning retaliation.” Investors were left confused. Yesterday, stocks moved little, neither up no... more »
"Now let me define the difference between economic power and political power: economic power is exercised by means of a positive, by offering men a reward, an incentive, a payment, a value; political power is exercised by means of a negative, by the threat of punishment, injury, imprisonment, destruction. The businessman's tool is values; the bureaucrat's tool is fear." #QotD
*"What is economic power? It is the power to produce and to trade what one has produced. In a free economy, where no man or group of men can use physical coercion against anyone, economic power can be achieved only by voluntary means: by the voluntary choice and agreement of all those who participate in the process of production and trade. In a free market, all prices, wages, and profits are determined -- not by the arbitrary whim of the rich or of the poor, not by anyone's "greed" or by anyone's need -- but by the law of supply and demand. The mechanism of a free market reflect... more »
US Backed Kurds Kill Protestors- Idlib/Hama Update
*There has been an ongoing struggle between occupier and occupied in the north east of Syria.* *This was to be expected. Contrary to all the nonsense pushed through the perception managing media there has never been anything egalitarian about the Kurdish occupation/annexing force.* *Go back to April 29/19: SitRep Syria: KurdIShIS/ Smuggling Syrian Oil for Usrael Arms/Idlib And Still More...* *US Backed SDF/YPG/PKK open fire on Syria anti occupation Protestors * - *"Popular protests against the US-backed SDF militias have expanded to include villages and towns of al-Shahil, a... more »
Fixing The Interest Rate Mess-- Bernie + AOC vs Biden + GOP
*"Today’s loan sharks wear expensive suits and work on Wall Street, where they make hundreds of millions of dollars in total compensation by charging sky-high fees and usurious interest rates."* -Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez This morning must have been horrible for Status Quo Joe. He had to bite his tongue as Bernie and AOC went on the offensive with their new consumer-protection proposal, the Loan Shark Prevention Act, that targets the people and industries that have underwritten Biden's entire slimy career as a devoted servant to the banksters. The AOC/Bernie bill... more »
5:00pm Tonight – The Inflection Point in U.S-China Trade…
This is the big one. This is the inflection moment. Tonight around 5:00pm Chinese Vice-Chairman Liu He will engage with team U.S.A. on the substantive issues around the future of the U.S-China trade relationship. Trillions at stake. At midnight … Continue reading →
World Leader’s Ignorance About Climate Change Continues Despite Simple, Obvious Evidence.
“To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization.” Arnold Toynbee Until Trump, and very obviously with his exception, weak, ignorant, pandering, people lead the western nations. They want leadership...more »
U.S. Intelligence: Iran Official Green-Lighted Attacks On The American Military
Image: A meeting of the commanders of the Revolutionary Guard with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Via Office of the Supreme Leader. *NBC:* *U.S. officials: Iran official OK'd attacks on American military* *Intelligence revealed Iran told some proxies and surrogates they could go after American military targets in the region, say 3 U.S. officials.* WASHINGTON — The U.S. decision to surge additional military forces into the Middle East was based in part on intelligence that the Iranian regime has told some of its proxy forces and surrogates that they can now go after American... more »
FDA: Unannounced testing of frozen berries will help prevent illnesses
Federal officials are collecting 2,000 samples of frozen berries produced in and imported to the United States as part of an effort to develop preventive controls against pathogens such as hepatitis A and norovirus. The two viruses caused outbreaks in recent years that sickened hundreds of people across the United States. In some outbreaks retailers... Continue Reading
Facebook Co-founder: Zuckerberg Is Too Powerful, Exercises Speech Control Over 2B People
[image: facebook-co-founder-zuckerberg-is-too-powerful-exercise-speech-control-over-2b-people] The co-founder of Facebook says it’s time to break up the social-media behemoth because it is a dangerous, out-of-control corporate predator that threatens the country, and that Mark Zuckerberg is too powerful.
College Course Teaches Lesson on Infant, Child, and Adolescent Sexuality
[image: college-course-teaches-lesson-on-infant-child-and-adolescent-sexuality] Students at the University of North Texas learned about “Sexual Pleasure and Response in Infants” in their human sexuality course entitled “Psychology and Sexual Behavior.”
Pope Francis Calls for End of Sovereignty and Establishment of Global Government
[image: pope-francis-calls-for-end-of-sovereignty-and-establishment-of-global-government] At a Vatican conference Thursday, Pope Francis called for the end of sovereignty and the establishment of a global government.
This artwork is made from 300 tonnes of soil, and it's yours for the taking
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Inside a historic Sydney warehouse, a special mix of man-made soil is being cultivated by artists so that visitors can take it home and grow some good.
Why triple j's Like A Version is a hit with artists and the audience
From humble beginnings in 2004, triple j's Like A Version has morphed into a giant, drawing artists and listeners from around the world, and changing the way in which song covers are appreciated
Why Liverpool and Tottenham's European brilliance means next to nothing for the A-League
Once upon a time, there was hope that exposing Australian audiences to the best of the international sport could benefit the local scene in some way. But with this weekend's A-League semi-finals already in the shadow of the Champions League, does anyone believe that anymore?
Can you guess where millennials stand on the big issues? What about baby boomers?
Is there a generation gap in Australian politics? Take our test to see whether you know where baby boomers, millennials and generation X stand on 10 key election issues.
Childcare centre allegedly used as front for scam live-streamed fake graduation ceremony
Youngsters wearing mortar boards can be seen receiving diplomas in a video live-streamed to Facebook by a day care centre police say was used as a front for a multi-million dollar fraud, and never looked after any children.
Watch the moment towering smoke stacks are blown up
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The skyline of the small NSW town of Kurri Kurri has its most significant change in 60 years after four huge explosions bring down iconic stacks at a former smelter.
We may have our biggest hint yet about who Shorten would choose to head Home Affairs
While Bill Shorten faces growing questions over who would be his Home Affairs minister, there's an equally active debate behind-the-scenes over the future of the mega-department's controversial secretary Mike Pezzullo.
How Scott Morrison became the Liberal Party's Phil Collins
For a man with essentially one tune to play, and nobody to accompany him, Scott Morrison's doing a transfixingly good job, writes Annabel Crabb.
Former U.S. Intelligence Analyst Arrested For Leaking Classified Information To The Intercept
Daniel Hale, who worked with the NSA, was charged with five counts, including violations of the Espionage Act. Photo: handout/Reuters *Wall Street Journal*: *Ex-Intelligence Analyst Charged With Leaking Classified Information to the Intercept* Daniel Hale faces five criminal counts for allegedly providing information about U.S. counterterrorism operations. A former U.S. intelligence analyst was arrested and charged with providing classified information to a reporter at the Intercept in 2014 about U.S. counterterrorism operations including against al Qaeda, amid a widening U.S. cra... more »
The Democrats Go To War Against William Barr
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, United States* The final resolution to find Attorney General William Barr in contempt passed twenty-four to sixteen. The last time an official in a presidential administration was prosecuted for being in contempt was 1983. Yesterday the House Judiciary Committee voted on a “resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.” This vote comes after Barr’s contentious appea... more »
Tank Wars Are Coming: How the U.S. Army Plans to Fight Russia or China
*War Is Boring* *Security, * A new doctrine explains it all. *While naturally focused upon what would be needed in a massive, full-scale land war scenario — the new doctrine also explores contingencies, scenarios and strategies needed to assess circumstances short of armed combat, Creed explained.* The U.S. Army will release a new combat “FM 3.0 Operations” doctrine designed to better position the service for the prospect of large-scale, mechanized warfare against technologically advanced near-peer rivals — such as Russia or China — able to substantially challenge U.S. military ... more »
This Machine Gun Could Have Fired 10,000 Rounds Per Minute (But Ended Up a Failure)
*War Is Boring* *Security, * So what happened? *The General Dynamics brochure claims its XM-214 can fire up to 12,000 rounds every 60 seconds. The rest of the language is virtually identical to the older pamphlets.* General Electric’s armament division struck it big when it brought Gatling guns back in the late 1950s. The company hoped it could sell different models for almost every conceivable mission. So less than a decade after introducing the iconic Minigun, the Vermont-based defense contractor developed yet another multiple-barrel light machine gun. The designers expected ... more »
Good News, the F-35 Is One Tough Dogfighter
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Bad news for just about all of America's enemies. In June 2015, War Is Boring *summarized* a *leaked official test report* detailing a mock dogfight between a U.S. Air Force F-35 stealth fighter and an F-16, one of the planes the new F-35 is supposed to replace. The dogfight did not go well for the F-35, which couldn’t accelerate or turn fast enough to keep up with the F-16. “The F-35 was at a distinct energy disadvantage,” the stealth fighter’s pilot — a former F-15 flier — wrote in his report. *(This article by David Axe **originally appeared** at ... more »
Syrian, Russian soldiers take part in military parade honoring 74th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany
About 750 personnel of the Russian military contingent in Syria and the Syrian government troops and around 20 items of military hardware took part in the parade at the Hmeymim airbase to mark the 74th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The foot columns included officers of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian strikes collapse jihadist lines in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham were expected to fiercely resist the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops that were attempting to advance in northwestern Hama; however, the militants haven’t had much of an opportunity to engage in long battles with the government forces, thanks in large part to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US carrier strike group within 2,000km of Iran
The US carrier strike group on route to the Persian Gulf region has passed through the Suez Canal in Egypt and entered the Red Sea, Sky News Arabia has reported, citing Canal administration. Earlier, the strike group reportedly skipped plans for a port visit to Croatia amid efforts to “expedite” its arrival in the Middle East. Tehran dismissed the plans to deploy the carrier […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Pentagon And The CIA Have Developed A Missile That Kills Terrorists And Minimizes Civilian Casualties
Anyone remember those weird strikes, probably by US forces, mostly on cars, where there didn’t seem to have been an explosive payload, but everything inside the car was very dead? Well, here it is, a secret kind of Hellfire:https://t.co/kTx8s5r4kB — Nick Waters (@N_Waters89) May 9, 2019 *Washington Examiner:* *Pentagon and CIA using 'halo of blades' missile designed to kill terrorists but not civilians* The Pentagon and CIA have developed a new missile designed to minimize civilian casualties when targeting terrorists. A modified Hellfire missile, it is called the R9X and carrie... more »
Top U.S. Intelligence, Military, And Diplomatic Advisers Met Last Week At The CIA Headquarters To Discuss Iran
National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks to reporters at the White House on May 1, 2019.Kevin Lamarque / Reuters *NBC:* *Trump's top intelligence and military advisers held unusual meeting at CIA on Iran, officials say* Current and former officials said it is extremely rare for senior White House officials or cabinet members to attend a meeting at CIA headquarters. WASHINGTON — In a highly unusual move, National Security Adviser John Bolton convened a meeting at CIA headquarters last week with the Trump administration's top intelligence, diplomatic and military advisers to dis... more »
U.S. Democrats Declare The Nation Is In A ‘Constitutional Crisis’
*Daily Mail: **Nancy Pelosi says the U.S. IS in a constitutional crisis and warns more Trump officials could be held in contempt of Congress as AG Bill Barr waits for House to vote on reprimand* * Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the contempt vote on Attorney General Bill Barr will come to the full House for a vote 'when we're ready' * She warned President Trump there could be more contempt of Congress issues * President Trump is fighting off the six House committees investigating him * House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler said the country is in a 'constitutional crisis' after Democra... more »
Is President Trump Frustrated With The Administration's Venezuela Strategy And With His National Security Adviser?
White House national Security Advisor John Bolton listens as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *Washington Post:* *A frustrated Trump questions his administration’s Venezuela strategy * President Trump is questioning his administration’s aggressive strategy in Venezuela following the failure of a U.S.-backed effort to oust President Nicolás Maduro, complaining he was misled about how easy it would be to replace the socialist strongman with a young opposition figure, according to admin... more »
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