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President Trump Holds Surprise Press Conference – Multiple Topics – UPDATE: Transcript Added…
At the conclusion of a presentation for healthcare ‘surprise billing’ initiative, President Donald Trump took multiple questions from the media on a variety of issues. Topics include: China trade deal and upcoming meeting with Vice-Chairman Liu, President Trump notes receiving … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Remarks About ‘Surprise Billing’ in Healthcare – UPDATE: Transcript Added…
The White House is promoting a new healthcare initiative to confront the issues of ‘surprise billing’ within the healthcare industry. [SEE HERE] Today President Trump delivered remarks on a new standard for informing healthcare consumers: . [Transcript] – 12:06 P.M. … Continue reading →
Doug Collins Discusses House Impeachment Scheme Toward AG Bill Barr….
Ranking Member Representative Doug Collins discusses the House Judiciary impeachment scheme, and the “desperate move” to discredit Attorney General Bill Barr. Rep. Collins notes that former Special Counsel Robert Mueller is unlikely to appear before the committee and there is … Continue reading →
How the American Culture of Convenience Is Killing Us
*Daisy Luther* - Don’t be a casualty of the culture of convenience.
Chemicals in Sunscreen Seep Into Your Bloodstream After Just One Day
*Elias Marat* - The skin is the largest organ of the human body.
Scientists Now Believe the Universe Itself May Be Conscious
*Jake Anderson* - Do stars control their own path through the universe?
Why I No Longer Fight for Justice
Over the past two years, I’ve been an open book in terms of detailing my struggles with homelessness and how I fell from grace only to be swallowed by the whale of depression and loneliness. As a pretty famous rapper used to recite often in his hit single, there are levels to my story. I have no problem recounting level one, how my own bad decisions led to my tribulation. Other levels of my journey,… The post Why I No Longer Fight for Justice appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
How Israel Rationalizes its Crimes
This statement last year from Benjamin Netanyahu about how “The weak crumble, are slaughtered and are erased from history” is a revealing glimpse into the mentality of Israel’s government. The fact that Netanyahu talks about conquest and mass murder in such heartless terms, while still trying to make his message appear to be pragmatic—by including the phrase “for better or for worse,” shows the kinds of rationalizations that are behind Israel’s brutal actions towards the Palestinians. These… The post How Israel Rationalizes its Crimes appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Brazilian Justice Minister Loses Important Portfolio to Ministry of Economy
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The joint commission tasked with analyzing President Jair Bolsonaro’s administrative reform just approved the bill that removes the Council for Financial Activities Control (COAF) from the responsibility of “Operation Car Wash” hero Justice Minister Sergio Moro and returns it to the Ministry of Economy, headed by Paulo […] The post Brazilian Justice Minister Loses Important Portfolio to Ministry of Economy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Yet Another "Travesty Of Justice"
*Vice Admiral Mark Norman Press Conference* Yesterday, as Jody Wilson-Raybould would say...*"the other shoe dropped*". The* other* big case involving the Federal Liberal Government, The three-year-old Vice Admiral Mark Norman "breach of trust" case, was suddenly dropped by the Federal prosecutor, only two months before trial. The tantalizing but unexplained rational for dropping the case so close to the August trial date was that the Federal prosecutors had finally had the opportunity to examine some evidence [gathered and presented to them *by the defense*] that led them to conc... more »
New Metal Sanctions on Iran
US Imposes New Sanctions on Iran NewsmaxMay 8, 2019 Cargo ships off the coast of Iran (ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images) The United States is announcing new sanctions on Iran as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Wednesday announced new sanctions targeting Iran’s steel, aluminum, copper and iron sectors, which provide foreign currency earnings for Iran’s crippled economy. Earlier Wednesday, Iran threatened to enrich its uranium stockpile closer to weapons-grade levels in 60 days if world powers fail to negotiate new terms... more »
DACA recipients passing Bar Exam vs US Law in 7 states
Sneaky…so now we have a new worry about DACA. The state bar associations see no problem with allowing them to pass a bar exam and become US lawyers. Anyone else see more than one problem besides me? Let’s be clear. DACA is NOT citizenship. It is a temporary program but those involved ONLY 600,000 – 800,000 who are required to become citizens after the two years, renew for a further two years, or leave to return to their home country. There are lawsuits involving DACA currently in the line to be considered for argument by SCOTUS but so far the … Continue reading →
Suskind, Schwartz, Lee comment on Trump!
*THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019War and mental health:* On last evening' Hardball, Chris Matthews asked Ron Suskind to comment on Donald J. Trump's intentions regarding Iran. Matthews was especially concerned with the role of super-hawk John Bolton as an adviser to Trump. Suskind, now of the Harvard Law School, said war could be part of a Trump re-election plan: SUSKIND (5/8/19): Bolton in a way could play just as some of Trump's worst instincts in terms of getting into a conflagration with Iran. Especially during the election year, that's what we're fearful of. *We have been fearing that ... more »
Almost 11 inches of snow in Minnesota
Almost 28 cm – On the 9th of May! Area Snowfall amount (inches) Duluth, MN 10.6 Cloquet, MN 10 Maple, WI 9.9 Two Harbors, MN 8.5 Malmo, MN 6 https://www.facebook.com/NWSTwinCities/photos/a.209333942433409/2433877783312336/?type=3&theater The post Almost 11 inches of snow in Minnesota appeared first on Ice Age Now .
Rental power plant: Escrow account created to avert negative ruling
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 The Government of Pakistan has reportedly created an Escrow Account worth $ 150 million to avert a negative ruling by the international arbitration tribunal in case of M/s Kakey uriterium rental power plant
Why the new US-EU trade talks may be doomed before they even start
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 That's in part because of a long-running catch 22: the US won't contemplate a deal that doesn't include agricultural goods, and the EU, keen to protect its own farmers and maintain food standards, refuses to allow a deal that does include them.
EU, Mercosur to close deal defying global trade war, Brazil says
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 Accord in principle may be reached as soon as next week. France is no longer a stumbling block to Brazilian demands on farm goods, says Brazil's Foreign Trade Secretary.
American companies are spending millions in an effort to get the new NAFTA ratified
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 The trilateral trade agreement is currently lacking the requisite amount of support from Democrats for it to be put to a vote in the US Congress.
Clémence pour l'activiste qui avait piraté un écran Coca-Cola
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 Le tribunal a accordé la suspension du prononcé, soit une déclaration de culpabilité sans peine.
Commerce : l'Europe rouvre les négociations avec les Etats-Unis
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 L'Union européenne a décidé de relancer des négociations commerciales avec les Etats-Unis, en dépit de son engagement d'intégrer une référence à l'accord de Paris sur le climat dans tous les nouveaux accords de commerce.
Dutch court upholds $5.2 billion asset freeze on major Kazakhstan oil field
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 Frozen assets securing a $532 million award against Republic of Kazakhstan.
APE: le Cameroun tente d'anticiper les conséquences du Brexit
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 Le pays négocie de nouveaux accords avec le Royaume-Uni afin de parvenir à un APE bilatéral au cas où le pays de la Reine d'Angleterre se retire définitivement de l'Union européenne.
Sector lácteo en Colombia reitera rechazo al TLC con Nueva Zelanda
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 De firmarse el TLC con Nueva Zalanda estarían en riesgo más de 400.000 fincas productoras de leche que generan más de 700.000 empleos directos, entre el eslabón ganadero y el industrial en Colombia.
ALE Maroc / Etats-Unis : De nouvelles règles pour le textile
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 Les exportateurs marocains doivent jongler avec les mesures draconiennes des Américains essentiellement en ce qui concerne les règles d'origine.
Chile mejor sin TLC: “Es inconcebible pretender reducir la discusión del TPP-11 a una sola comisión”
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 Si bien el TPP-11 afecta directamente a áreas relacionadas con la salud, el medio ambiente y los Derechos Humanos, la UDI logró impedir el debate en cada una de las Comisiones a fines, por lo que, una vez discutido en la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores, pasará inmediatamente a ser votado por el pleno.
Recelos y expectativas en Ecuador ante posible TLC con Corea del Sur
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
09-May-2019 La visita del primer ministro de Corea del Sur, Lee Nak-yeon, a Ecuador y un posible acuerdo de libre comercio entre ambos países es vista por empresarios ecuatorianos como una gran oportunidad mientras algunos analistas advierten impactos para la ganadería, la agricultura y la industria.
World News Briefs -- May 9, 2019
*Reuters:* *North Korea launches more missiles; U.S. seizes coal ship as tensions mount* SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range missiles on Thursday in its second such test in less than a week, and the United States announced it had seized a North Korean cargo ship as tensions again mounted between the two countries. U.S. President Donald Trump said “nobody is happy” at the missile launches, which South Korea said were likely a protest by Pyongyang against Trump refusing to ease economic sanctions on the North. *Read more *.... *MIDD... more »
Bad Cops Charged After Good Cop Reported Video of Them Torturing Handcuffed Teen
[image: handcuffed]A roid raging cop savagely beat and pepper sprayed a handcuffed teen and his fellow officers conspired to cover it up. Now they've been indicted.
Trump Administration Charges Drone Whistleblower With Allegedly Violating Espionage Act
A former language analyst for the U.S. Air Force, who worked for the NSA, was arrested and charged with violating the Espionage Act and other offenses. The post Trump Administration Charges Drone Whistleblower With Allegedly Violating Espionage Act appeared first on Shadowproof.
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/9/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “A Mysterious Account in China Seems to Have an Inside Track on Trade Talks” [Bloomberg]. “For many China observers, one question has popped up since a pair of President Donald Trump’s tweets roiled Chinese stocks this week: Who or what is Taoran Notes? As most of China’s media fell […]
Vaccination as Orthodoxy: Conflicts of Interest Undermine Children’s Health Part I
With this article, CHD is launching its second eBook: Conflicts of Interest Undermine Children’s Health. This part outlines the political developments in the late 1980s that allowed fateful changes in the childhood vaccine schedule to happen and describes the widespread conflicts of interest that continue to overshadow the U.S. vaccine program. The post Vaccination as Orthodoxy: Conflicts of Interest Undermine Children’s Health Part I appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Do We Really Have a Decade Left to Solve Climate Change?
Wise alecks on social media noted with amusement how Beto O’Rourke recently claimed humans had only ten years to act… The post Do We Really Have a Decade Left to Solve Climate Change? appeared first on IER.
These people are possessed by an evil spirit...
*tell me why I'm wrong!* *Give it your best shot...* *Amazon Today* Save 25% on *Costa Farms Spring Plants* Deals in *Power and Hand Tools* Yesterday I went to Lowe's in search of wood hardener and wood filler for exterior use. They stocked one of the items, but it was out of stock. The other items they didn't carry at all and it was a special order. WTHell? Isn't it a home improvement store? Our local Ace Hardware is better stocked than Lowe's, and I do shop there quite often. So, I came home and ordered both items through Amazon. I will have both products by tomorro... more »
UN’s Extinction Warning Does Not ADD Up
By Paul Homewood Toby Young has taken a close look at the UN’s claims that a million species are at imminent risk of extinction, and finds that they don’t stack up. From the Spectator: Anyone watching the BBC’s News at Ten on Monday would have been surprised to learn that economic growth […]
Corporate Welfare: Ex-Im Bank Being Revived by Trump
[image: corporate-welfare-ex-im-bank-being-revived-by-trump] After lying fallow for nearly four years, the Export-Import Bank is being revived by one of its most vociferous critics: President Donald Trump.
Conquering the Porn Problem
[image: conquering-the-porn-problem] As pornography has become more available over the Internet, it has been destroying a huge number of individuals’ lives through addiction. But now it can be dealt with.
'Gods, guns and goods': Why the Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte remains incredibly popular
As the Philippines prepares for pivotal mid-term elections on Monday, polls show Rodrigo Duterte's administration is on track to wipe out the Opposition despite a raft of behaviour and policies that have triggered dismay around the globe.
Prince Harry a model dad as the gifts start arriving for baby Archie
Just In - 10 hours ago
Prince Harry was given a onesie for his son Archie by Princess Margriet of the Netherlands as the new dad went back to work, promoting the 2020 edition of the Invictus Games he founded for wounded military personnel.
Human Rights and the Economy in Malaysia
Op-Ed by Amelia Cole The development of Malaysia is facilitated by violations of human rights which eliminate the participation of most of the populace in... more »
"Why millennials are not buying motorcycles"
Chief Nose Wetter offers 25 reasons, including: 2. Can't get their phone to their ear with a helmet on. 6. Might have a bug hit them in the face and then they would need emergency care. 10. Their pajamas get caught on the exhaust pipes. 12. The handle bars have buttons and levers and cannot be controlled by touch-screen. 14. It's too hard to take selfies while riding. There are many more at the link. As a former motorcyclist, I had to laugh. (On the other hand, I've seen plenty of millennials on electric scooters or e-bikes in larger cities, so maybe they've just changed the ... more »
Political Dirty Trick “Par Excellence”
By Catherine J. Frompovich What more can be said about the “Steele Dossier” than a political trick “par excellence” was pulled off on U.S. government... more »
The Second-most-scary Thing To Know About U.S. Politicians
By Catherine J. Frompovich How can someone who apparently doesn’t know what a garbage disposal is, nor ever have seen one, responsibly represent a constituency... more »
Trump Turns Big Pharma’s Advertising Against Them…
Now, not only will you hear how quickly this drug will make your eyes fall out, but now you can find out HOW MUCH IT WILL COST to make your eyes fall out… By Kent Heckenlively, JD Whenever you try to figure out Trump you always have to think about strategy. Trump is a strategic … Continue reading Trump Turns Big Pharma’s Advertising Against Them…
Asylum Update: Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy Can Continue, the Ninth Circuit Rules
The James R. Browning United States Courthouse in San Francisco, Calif., where the Ninth Circuit is headquartered. (Photo: Flickr/Ken Lund) On May 7, the Ninth Circuit stayed an injunction against the Trump administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. That policy, officially called the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), requires the return of certain migrants to Mexico pending a full immigration court hearing. The Ninth Circuit panel’s majority, which included conservative judge Diarmuid O’Scannlain and liberal judge Paul Watford (Judge William Fletcher dissented), found that the ... more »
Netherlands prepares legal recreational cannabis cultivation experiment
The Netherlands is laying the groundwork to become the first country in Europe to allow commercial production of adult-use marijuana – although initially the program would be considered an “experiment.” Under the Dutch plan, a limited number of companies would be allowed to legally grow marijuana to supply coffee shops in the country that would, […] Netherlands prepares legal recreational cannabis cultivation experiment is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis firm Cronos Group misses on revenue, reports wider Q1 loss
Toronto-based Cronos Group reported first-quarter results Thursday revealing the licensed marijuana company’s losses grew from a year ago as it missed revenue expectations. Cronos reported first-quarter revenue of 6.5 million Canadian dollars ($4.8 million) for the period ended March 31 – up 120% from the year-ago period, the company said in a news release. The […] Cannabis firm Cronos Group misses on revenue, reports wider Q1 loss is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Denver first in U.S. to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
Denver is set to become the first city in the nation to (basically) decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms. (It basically directs the police to “look the other way” on adult psilocybin use.) After voting this week, it’s looks as though Initiative 301 will pass- albeit narrowly– with just 50.6 percent of the vote: 89,320 votes in favor and […] The post Denver first in U.S. to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fox: Autistic teen left with nowhere to live after his grandmother passes away
Tristan, a severely autistic 19-year-old who weighs just 55 pounds is non-verbal and self mutilates, has lived a tough life that has just gotten more difficult. When his mother died last year, he moved in with his grandmother. But she died last month. And unlike CPS, who has placed his two younger siblings, Adult Protective Services […] The post Fox: Autistic teen left with nowhere to live after his grandmother passes away appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: Judge rules 3-year-old must receive chemotherapy against parents’ wishes
We told you the story about Noah McAdams last week after he was removed from his parents custody because they didn’t want him to continue chemotherapy treatments after being given a “cancer free” diagnosis. Well, yesterday a judge in Florida ruled that a 3-year-old must continue chemotherapy treatment against the wishes of his parents. RELATED […] The post CNN: Judge rules 3-year-old must receive chemotherapy against parents’ wishes appeared first on Health Nut News.
Not just vegetables, the “dirty dozen” of everyday living
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are similar in structure to natural hormones such as the female sex hormone estrogen, the male sex hormone androgen and thyroid hormones, which allow them to interfere with development, reproduction, neurological functioning, metabolism, satiety and your immune system function, and much more. For example, they may block certain […] The post Not just vegetables, the “dirty dozen” of everyday living appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dry Skin Brushing: DIY self lymphatic drainage massage of the breast and upper extremities
We are huge fans of dry skin brushing, a daily routine that helps promote healthy breast tissue and proper, healthy lymphatic drainage in the breast and upper extremities. It’s good for you and amazing for your body. In fact, it’s like a free, natural body detox. Who doesn’t need a reason to take some self-care time? […] The post Dry Skin Brushing: DIY self lymphatic drainage massage of the breast and upper extremities appeared first on Health Nut News.
“Politics Awaits”
Consider this scene from Quentin Tarantino’s WWII epic, Inglourious Basterds. German movie star (and war hero) Fredrick Zoller is trying to persuade Joseph Goebbels to switch the venue for his new movie’s premiere. Zoller’s real motive is to impress his would-be girlfriend, Shosanna, who owns a small theater. GOEBBELS: How many seats in your auditorium? […] The post “Politics Awaits” appeared first on Econlib.
Military and Intelligence News Briefs -- May 9, 2019
*Daily Mail/AFP/Reuters:* *Putin vows to strengthen Russia's military as he warns the lessons of WW2 'are relevant once again' during massive Victory Day parade of 13,000 troops and dozens of tanks and rockets (but no flyby due to bad weather)* * Vladimir Putin forced to cancel military flypast over Red Square at the last minute over fears of bad weather * Threat of thunder and cloud over Moscow saw the huge Victory Day display of military power grounded * Despite cancellation Russian president pledged to 'guarantee the high capabilities of our armed forces' Russian President Vlad... more »
The CIA Designed a Secret Missile That's Basically a Meteor Filled with Swords
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The Defense Department and Central Intelligence Agency have reportedly developed a specialized variant of the ubiquitous Hellfire missile that can best be described a 100-pound flying switchblade. *An amazing story. * In a joint effort to reduce the potential for civilian casualties resulting from U.S. air strikes, the Defense Department and Central Intelligence Agency have reportedly developed a specialized variant of the ubiquitous Hellfire missile that can best be described a 100-pound flying switchblade. A fascinating report in the Wall Street... more »
A Rifle with a Double Barrel: Ultimate Weapon or a Really Bad Idea?
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * We have questions. *One problem with the Winchester Salvo came with its 5.56-millimeter cartridge — an unusual and experimental duplex cartridge which carried two bullets, one behind the other, for four total bullets firing every time the shooter pulled the trigger. This added recoil — too much of it.* The Israeli company Silver Shadow recently attracted attention for its double-barreled AR-type rifle, the Gilboa DBR Snake. For the most part, it’s an AR, uses AR parts and fires the 5.56-millimeter AR round. Except that it has two separate barrels, two... more »
The Story of How American Air Power Was Born (Thanks to the U.S. Navy)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * A pioneer in the field of military aviation, the Department of the Navy was instrumental in advancing military aeronautics into its modern form. On March 25, 1898, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt recommended that two officers “of scientific attainment and practical ability” be appointed to investigate the Samuel P. Langley flying machine and report on its “practicability and potentiality for use in war.” Within a month, a joint Army-Navy board on aeronautics submitted a report on the flying machine, commenting on its milit... more »
All for $79.25: How Russia Somehow Shipped a U.S. Missile To Moscow by Mail
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Yes, this really did happen. That the Soviet-made R-3S air-to-air missile — better known in the West by its NATO-designation AA-2 Atoll — is a copy of the AIM-9B Sidewinder, originally developed and manufactured in the USA, is relatively well-known. How it came to be … isn’t so well-known. It involved the mail. The story began back in summer of 1958. The communist People’s Republic of China was preparing to invade the U.S.-backed Republic of China, a.k.a. Taiwan. In the course of related operations, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force received the... more »
Aid Organisations Welcome New Development Chief
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
LONDON, May 09 (IPS) - Roger Hamilton-Martin is a free lance journalist based in LondonInternational aid organisations have reacted positively to the appointment of new UK International Secretary of State for Development, Rory Stewart. Read the full story, “Aid Organisations Welcome New Development Chief”, on globalissues.org →
Is UAE Leading the Way for Concentrated Solar Power in GCC?
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 09 (IPS) - Sania Aziz Rahman is a data journalist doing a fellowship with Climate TrackerIn April 2019, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published a report on a "roadmap to 2050" in terms of renewable energy. Read the full story, “Is UAE Leading the Way for Concentrated Solar Power in GCC?”, on globalissues.org →
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 8th May 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Media attacks. CFACT rebuts. Media retreats.
Newsweek tried score a cheap point about CO2 but the facts brushed them back. The post Media attacks. CFACT rebuts. Media retreats. appeared first on CFACT.
John Bolton is the Problem
[image: undefined] Thanks in large part to John Bolton, America, the global cop, is back on the beat. This time it’s the Caribbean and the Persian Gulf in a near-simultaneous demonstration of resolve. For Bolton, President’s Trump national security adviser, Venezuela is an exceptionally appealing target. Juan Guaidó, the democratic socialist who is Washington’s choice to lead Venezuela is dutifully following Bolton’s script asking for US military intervention to install him and his followers in power. Why not? Venezuela harbors a few hundred Russian Special Operations Soldiers and... more »
Pandering to Israel Means War With Iran
[image: undefined] The United States is moving dangerously forward in what appears to be a deliberate attempt to provoke a war with Iran, apparently based on threat intelligence provided by Israel. The claims made by National Security Advisor John Bolton and by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that there is solid evidence of Iran’s intention to attack US forces in the Persian Gulf region is almost certainly a fabrication, possibly deliberately contrived by Bolton and company in collaboration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It will be used to justify sending bombers and additio... more »
The Only Thing Trump Has Never Denied Is That He Has A Mushroom Dick
Trump would rather people see him as a tax cheat than as a loser. He's both, of course. If you think his base of drooling morons and racists cares, you haven't been paying any attention at all. They don't. He's their hero. When he said he could shoot someone in the face on 5th Avenue and not lose a supporter, he was 100% correct. But the *NY Times* isn't publishing for the drooling morons and racists who back Trump, are they? The 5 biggest takeaways from the investigation into his 1985-1994 taxes: *• Trump was deep in the red even as he peddled deal-making advice* *Trump: The Art... more »
Climate Change NOT as Advertised
Just before the Trudeau government imposed its Carbon Tax, it did a PR release advertising all the bad things we are doing to the planet, changing the temperature and weather by burning fossil fuels. Several skeptics pushed back (see links at end). This post is a synopsis of a complete rebuttal from Friends of Science. […]
Sticker Shock: Trump Taking Aim at ‘Surprise Medical Bills’
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have been trying to make progress on the topic for months.
High-Tech Sex Toy for Women Wins Back a Rescinded Award
The association says it recognizes the "innovative technology" and "reiterates its sincere apology" to the developer.
Matters of Politics, Race Accompany Red Sox to White House
Team manager Alex Cora and nearly a dozen players, including American League MVP Mookie Betts, have said they will skip the White House visit.
Labor's tax changes to help save $154b over 10 years, policy costings show
Labor will release its policy costings today, showing how it plans to use contentious tax changes to match the Coalition's surplus this coming financial year, reduce debt at a quicker rate and still fund spending promises on education and health care.
Wireless Technology: Ultra Convenient. Delivers Mercury Vapor from Dental Fillings — Free Shipping
By Peter Tocci NEWS FLASH – BUT OLD! Here’s an older item that got by me while doing the research for “Wireless Technology: Ultra Convenient.... more »
Global Persecution of Christians Nearing Genocidal Levels, British Report Finds
[image: global-persecution-of-christians-nearing-genocidal-levels-british-report-finds] A study commissioned by the U.K.’s foreign secretary has found that the persecution of Christians around the world is nearing near genocidal levels.
Senior Venezuelan Opposition Leader Allied With Guaidó Is Arrested By Security Forces
*ABC News Online*: *Venezuelan police tow deputy opposition leader Edgar Zambrano to jail in his car* Venezuelan security forces have detained opposition leader Juan Guaido's deputy, a week after Mr Guaido tried to spark a military uprising to bring down President Nicolas Maduro's government. Edgar Zambrano, vice-president of the opposition-controlled National Assembly said on Twitter that agents from the SEBIN intelligence agency were using a tow truck to drag his vehicle, with him inside, to one of their Caracas bases. "The regime has kidnapped the first vice president," Mr Gua... more »
2009: NSA Building “HAL” A.I. System, Facebook Now Developing Brain-Machine Interface
By Daniel Taylor Think of 2001: A Space Odyssey and the most memorable character, HAL 9000, having a conversation with David. We are essentially building... more »
South-East Europe In The International Relations At The Turn Of The 20th Century (IV)
Part I Part II Part III France’s Balkan policy of the status quo The fundamental interest of France in the region of South-East Europe was of the economic nature but not fundamentally of the political one. The region was perceived by the French politicians as primarily significant in the following three […]
Review The Iran-Iraq War, Volume 1: The Battle for Khuzestan, September 1980-May 1982
*Review Hooton, E.R., Cooper, Tom and Nadimi, Farzin, **The Iran-Iraq War, Volume 1: The Battle for Khuzestan, September 1980-May 1982**, West Midlands: Helion & Company Limited, 2016* *The Iran-Iraq War, Volume 1: The Battle for Khuzestan, September 1980-May 1982* was the first of a four part series by Helion on the Iran-Iraq War. Each one was relatively short, approximately 70 pages, yet packed full of information and contained a great selection of pictures to boot. For whatever reason, there is a shortage of books on the war in the west. Helion’s series attempted to solve that p... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - May 9
1935 Iraqi air force dropped flyers telling tribes to end revolt in Diwaniya or govt would punish them Tribes refused Govt started bombing area Martial law declared Rumaitha Gen Sidqi put in command of putting down revolt 1941 Germany announced aid package for Iraq 1941 German diplomat arrived in Syria to organize arms shipments to Iraq 1941 Start of 100 German and 20 Italian airplanes landing in Syrian bases to fight British in Iraq British intel found out about planes being flown from Greece to Syria and that Vichy France sending trains full of military aid to Iraq 1941 British pl... more »
A Manifesto: Using Empirical Research in Journalism and Scholarship to Understand Big Tech
Mark Zuckerberg on stage at Facebook's F8 Conference, 2014. (Source: Flickr/Maurizio Pesce) On April 22, Julia Angwin, an award-winning investigative journalist specializing in technology, was somewhat bizarrely fired as editor-in-chief from the fledgling media company she’d founded. The company, The Markup, was created in order to focus on data-driven journalism, and in solidarity five members of the seven-person editorial team resigned as well. Shortly after, one of the leading and longest working reporters in privacy and technology, Kashmir Hill, was among those unceremoniously... more »
Could a Vitamin Deficiency Lead to Heart Failure (Thiamine vitamin B1)?
Vitamin B1 Thiamine (vitamin B1) is an essential dietary factor. Deficit causes polyneuritis in animals, development of cardiovascular and neurological disorders in humans, beriberi (a thiamine deficiency disease) and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Thiamine is necessary for dozens of enzymatic reactions including nerve cells and in the production of energy during the Krebs (citric acid) cycle. History […] The post Could a Vitamin Deficiency Lead to Heart Failure (Thiamine vitamin B1)? appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Here’s the technique Navy SEALs use to swim for miles without getting tired.
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Heavy #Coffee Drinkers Live Longer Than Non-Coffee Drinkers, According To Study
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What Type of #Radiotherapy May Best Preserve Cognitive Function in Pediatric Patients With Brain Tumors?
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#Guava Contains 4x More Vitamin C Than An #Orange, And 10x More #Vitamin A Than A #Lemon
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2019/02/guava-contains-4x-more-vitamin-c.html?m=1
How Mindfulness Could Help Teachers and Students
https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/08/mindfulness-education-schools-meditation/402469/?utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=5cd2b349e506e7000107935a_ta&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook
Plank Exercise Benefits: How Long Should You Hold It?
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Forest Path Lets You Walk Among The Tree Tops.
https://www.simplemost.com/forest-path-lets-you-walk-among-the-tree-tops/
Mystery of texture of Guinness beer: Inclination angle of a pint glass is key to solution
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-05-mystery-texture-guinness-beer-inclination.html
Taxing #soda would help make kids healthier
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These 8 words are your wake-up call to living a great life
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Growing Fears Of A U.S. - Iran War
Iranian President Hassan Rohani delivers a speech during the annual military parade marking in Tehran, Iran, September 22, 2018.Tasnim News Agency/REUTERS *Haaretz:* *How the War Between America and Iran Will Start* Iran is laying trip-wires for a violent, costly escalation. America’s response will be determined by a besieged president, an administration led by anti-Iran hawks and a pre-occupied Congress There are growing signs that there could be escalation at the edge – provocative attacks by pro-Iranian Shia forces operating in the Wild West of Iraq. How will America handle th... more »
CNN: FDA allows sale of breast implant linked to cancer, strengthens warnings
(Note from Erin: I had my implants removed years ago and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. If you still have implants or are thinking about getting them, I would strongly encourage you to read this article and each of the links provided within. You are more important than the risk […] The post CNN: FDA allows sale of breast implant linked to cancer, strengthens warnings appeared first on Health Nut News.
Mainstream Media Falsely Claims Vote to Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms Failed—It Passed
[image: mushrooms]After Denver residents voted to decriminalize magic mushrooms, nearly every mainstream media outlet falsely claimed the measure failed.
WATCH: Cop Shoots 14yo Boy Through a Fence as He Played With His Friends
[image: boy]For playing with his friends in an abandoned house, a 14-year-old boy was shot by a trigger happy cop ready to open fire on the first thing he saw.
Europe Rejects Iran Nuclear Deal 'Ultimatum'
*CNBC:* *'We reject any ultimatums': Europe responds firmly to Iran's nuclear deal threat* * Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced Wednesday his country would end its compliance with two particular conditions of the nuclear deal if Europe did not step in to protect the country from U.S. sanctions. * Rouhani essentially gave Europe an ultimatum: Choose Iran over the U.S. by resuming Iranian trade in violation of sanctions, or see Iran return to higher levels of uranium enrichment. The EU has responded firmly to Iran's threat to roll back its 2015 nuclear deal commitments, sayi... more »
Global Warming Hits The Little Ones Hardest
Record cold in Boulder today. Local experts at NCAR and NOAA believe the atmosphere is overheated.
Sophisticated Science
These two cartoons effectively capture the climate change consensus.
Church of England Continues to Hide Abuse Under a Cloak of Secrecy
Its no secret that religious institutions are rife with child abuse and paedophilia across the board, the Catholic Church has been in the spotlight for some time now over the continual exposure of abuse within its ranks. The post Church of England Continues to Hide Abuse Under a Cloak of Secrecy appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Sunscreen Enters the Bloodstream After Just One Day – New Study
With the fear of the Sun and the damage it can do to our health being drummed into us now for decades, the typical and medically endorsed method to prevent detrimental health effects from the sun has been to use Sunscreen. The post Sunscreen Enters the Bloodstream After Just One Day – New Study appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
BASIC SKILL LEVELS DOWN: A unified theory of Skill Levels Down!
*THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019Onward towards What Trump Said:* There are many ways in which our journalists seem determined to show us that basic skill levels are down. Creative paraphrase and selective quotation are only two parts of the problem. We also think of selective use of the nation's three million academic studies. We think of bungled (and selective) use of basic statistics, sometimes including something as basic as a failure to adjust for inflation. Skill levels have long been non-existent when it comes to basic assessments of character. According to the puzzling creatures wit... more »
TRUMP DOESN'T NEED TO WAG THE DOG OVERSEAS BECAUSE HE'S ALREADY STARTED WARS AT HOME
There's been speculation that President Trump might start a war, in either Iran or Venezuela, in order to boost his reelection chances. But *The Washington Post* tells us that Trump prefers not to use military force in Venezuela, in part because war is hard: 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 administration officials and Whi... more »
How Should South Korea Handle North Korea?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Photo: Reuters *Aidan Foster-Carter, 38 North:* *How Should South Korea Handle the North? Reciprocity/Bipartisanship/Planning for the Long Haul* A year on from the extraordinary Panmunjom Summit—the first meeting between South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—which raised so many hopes, the inter-Korean march toward peace has ground to a halt. Already this year the North had slowed the pace. And now Kim Jong Un has stomped off the field in a post-Hanoi huff. A mercurial US Presi... more »
Russian fighter jet makes dangerous pass ahead of US aircraft in Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – An Instagram account belonging to an alleged Russian pilot posted a video on Wednesday that showed a Russian fighter jet makinfna dangerous pass ahead of a U.S. aircraft in an undisclosed location in Syria. According to the Defence-blo, who first posted about this, a likely Russian Su-30SM fighter jet made […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist defenses collapse in northwestern Hama as Syrian troops seize several areas
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – It has been a fought day for the jihadist rebels in northwestern Hama as their forces have conceded several areas to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in a short period of time. Led by their Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army kicked off the day by overwhelming the jihadist defenses […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Edward Keenan writes about the chaos being created by Doug Ford's reckless and thoughtless slashing of crucial public services. CTV reports on one six-year-old cancer patient as just one of the many victims, while CBC News points out the global trend of increased alcohol use which Ford is going far out of his way to exacerbate. And Linda McQuaig offers a reminder that the destruction of social goods is no accident, but instead an intended consequence of Ford's choice to first sacrifice needed revenues to corporate idols. - Larry Kusch re... more »
After 18 months — and recommended retractions — no movement in psychology case
“Dissatisfied.” That’s how Nick Brown and James Heathers describe their reaction to the progress — or lack thereof — in the case of Nicholas Guéguen, a psychology researcher whose work the two data sleuths have questioned. Brown and Heathers first wrote about the case in 2017. In a new blog post, they write that the … Continue reading After 18 months — and recommended retractions — no movement in psychology case
Cenk Uygur Keeps Trying To Out-Maddow Maddow
A new Washington Post article titled “A frustrated Trump questions his administration’s Venezuela strategy” has got people all across the political spectrum barking at shadows, and it doesn’t seem like any of them have actually read it. The opening paragraphs of the anonymously sourced article […]
Notre Dame’s Melted Roof Leaves Astronomical Lead Levels
Hundreds of tons of lead were used in Notre Dame's frame, as well as the church spire that burned and collapsed.
McConnell Capitalizes on Attack with ‘Cocaine Mitch’ Shirts
"He managed to turn a slanderous attack on his family into an online movement of his supporters."
Facebook Auto-Generates Videos Celebrating Extremist Images
A confidential whistleblower’s complaint shows that the company is inadvertently making use of propaganda by militant groups to auto-generate videos and pages that could be used for networking by extremists.
So true it hurts
Received via e-mail, origin unknown: That reality is why a lot of people buy guns every year, and learn how to use them. As a former part-time firearms instructor for disabled students, I'd say well over half of those I trained had bought a gun because they'd been the victims of crime, and were determined that they wouldn't be helpless victims again. So far, a number of my former students have had to use their weapons to deter criminals, and three have had to actually pull the trigger. All three are still alive, uninjured, and happy to be that way. Their attackers . . . not ...more »
The U.S. Army Is About to Become the "Drone Busters". Here's Why That Maters.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * It could be a game-changer. The US Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is fast-tracking new technology to war that can track, jam and destroy attacking enemy drones as a way to respond to an explosive amount of new combat threats, The systems, called “Drone Busters,” use Electronic Warfare (EW) to interfere with the GPS signal or Command and Control technology of enemy drones, disabling them or throwing them off course. “We are assisting currently deployed and front line forces to disrupt and deter drone operations on a much larger scale,” Col. Joe Bookard, ... more »
Would China's South China Sea Bases Be Wiped Out In A War?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * A top naval expert gives us his take. *The islands of the SCS have some military relevance, but are more important as a political claim to waterways and undersea resources. Militarily, they represent a thin crust on China’s A2/AD system. Under certain conditions this crust could disrupt U.S. freedom of action, but it won’t be hard for the United States’ Air Force and Navy to punch through.* China has built some islands in the South China Sea. Can it protect them? *(This first appeared last year and is being republished due to reader interest.)* Duri... more »
Aircraft Carriers: Why Does the U.S. Navy Still Build Them?
*War Is Boring* *Security, * Obsolete or just getting started? *Sound policy will also require overcoming resistance to replacing manned subs with all manner of unmanned underwater vessels — from the very small to large-displacement unmanned vehicles.* “History,” it has been written, “does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” Today it’s rhyming with Gen. Billy Mitchell. In the 1920s, Mitchell challenged conventional thinking by advocating air power at sea in the face of a naval establishment dominated by battleship proponents. *(This first appeared several years ago and is being r... more »
CALL FOR PAPERS: TRANSHUMANISM
Ethical Technology - 13 hours ago
*LOGOS. Anales del Seminario de Metafísica (VOL. 53, 2020) Special Guest Editor: Mariano Rodríguez González* The astonishing development of N(ano)B(io)I(nfo)C(ognitive) technologies in our global digital society has strengthened the idea that the possibilities opened up by the artificial improvement of the human being, which would help or even replace education in the humanist traditional sense, may or must finally lead to the transition to a new species, to true post-humans superior to all the past humans in terms of their biological and cognitive potentialities. Transhumanist p... more »
Live from Jamaica -- Inter-American Commission on Human Rights -- Native Women's Delegation
Photo Brenda Norrell in Jamaica In Jamaica, Casey Camp, Ponca, shows the number that Morton County. North Dakota,which jailers marked on her arm, when she was arrested and caged in a dog cage, Oct. 27, 2016, during a prayer at Standing Rock with Water Protectors. Water Protectors Detailed Abuse of Standing Rock Water Protectors and Abuse by U.S. Border Patrol at the Border, in Jamaica,
Perhaps It’s Time to Start Worrying About Global Corporate Debt, Suggests Bank of England
China's exploding corporate debt is a cause for pause.
New Arms Decree Authorizes Minors to Practice Shooting Sports Without Court Approval
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Children and adolescents will no longer need judicial authorization to practice shooting sports. The change was introduced in a recent decree from President Jair Bolsonaro that changed the rules of possession and use of firearms within the country. According to the act, minors under 18 […] The post New Arms Decree Authorizes Minors to Practice Shooting Sports Without Court Approval appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 9, 2019
[image: São Paulo shows, best parties, best shows, live music in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Tribute to ‘Secos e Molhados’ (Bixiga) – Run by Syrian refugees and immigrants, Al Janiah will be presenting band Camarão Blues this evening. Known for its Brazilian music, soul, […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 9, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Sydney container terminal and crazed right-wingers: the Polish nationalist connection
News 1. Blake Jackson Yesterday, Justice Christa Brothers issued her oral decision in the Blake Jackson case; Brothers found Jackson not guilty of sexually assaulting a Citadel High student. The Examiner followed testimony in the case, here. It was a very long decision, taking Brothers about two hours to read yesterday. Brothers detailed the many […]
What She Taught Me
I've written about Miss Gause before. She was my elementary school vocal music teacher, and she had a critical effect on me in two major ways. First, she was fairly relentless in confronting the Monotone Boys I'm-Too-Cool-To-Sing Chorus in the back of the room. She harangued us into listening to pitches and more or less matching them. Now, in my school students took a listening aptitude test in fourth and fifth grade to determine if we were eligible to study an instrument. I flunked in fourth grade and passed in fifth; the difference was Miss Gause. It is not humanly possible to ima... more »
The Trump Era Has Pushed Scholars to the Limits of Our Understanding
For the symposium on Sanford Levinson and Jack M. Balkin, Democracy and Dysfunction (University of Chicago Press, 2019). Julia Azari Since Trump won the 2016 Republican nomination, limits, along with their metaphorical cousin, guardrails, have dominated the discourse among a certain set of Trump critics. First, observers asked how Trump had won the nomination in the first place, in light of Republican elite opposition to his candidacy. Once Trump was elected, questions emerged about the power of institutions, formal and informal, to hold off the worst tendencies of the new administ... more »
Trivia : May 9th
These things happened on this date in history…. Smokey Bear May 9, 1950 A bear cub is rescued from a New Mexico fire, becoming the symbol for forest fire prevention. By 1964, his fan mail was so great that he was given his own zip code, 20252. The forest service had been using a cartoon version of Smokey Bear since 1944. This cub became the live embodiment of that cartoon. “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” Join or Die May 9, 1754 Benjamin Franklin‘s famous cartoon is published in the Pennsylvania Gazette.“Join or Die” depicted a snake cut into segments, each representing a colony. … ... more »
NRL chief Greenberg wants to see de Belin case completed
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NRL chief Todd Greenberg defends his league's handling of the Jack de Belin case, as he says he expects the Federal Court decision to be handed down by next week.
Gallen gets the sealer as Sharks beat Titans in Magic Round opener
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Cronulla begins Magic Round with a win over the Titans at Lang Park, with doubles to Josh Morris and Aaron Gray, and veteran Paul Gallen sealing the deal with a late try.
From Within
The CBC is reporting that both Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott are considering joining The Green Party: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said today she expects two former Liberal MPs who quit Justin Trudeau's cabinet over the SNC-Lavalin matter will decide whether to join her party by early June. Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott resigned and were subsequently kicked out of the Liberal caucus in the fallout of the SNC-Lavalin affair, which saw top government officials accused by Wilson-Raybould of pressuring her to interfere in legal proceedings against the Quebec cons... more »
North Korea Conducts Another Missile Test
*CNBC: **North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles, South Korea's military says* * The South Korean and U.S. authorities were conducting analysis for more detailed information and NBC News also said that the chief national security advisor in South Korea is monitoring the situation. * Last week, North Korea launched a number of rockets and at least one short range missile from its east coast into the ocean. * The two launches in quick succession will likely accentuate tensions between Washington and Pyongyang. North Korea fired unidentified projectiles on Thursday, according t... more »
Is Ayn Rand a Platonic or Aristotelian Thinker?
Ayn RandAyn Rand has founded a school of philosophy called objectivism, but she has not written a single philosophical treatise on any area of philosophy. As far as I know, objectivism is the only school of philosophy in the last 400 years whose founder was primarily a fiction writer. Much of what goes under the banner of objectivism is an interpretation by scholars who are Rand’s followers of what she has said in her fiction novels, short articles, and lectures and interviews. But it is possible that other scholars, who are not Rand’s followers, may examine the same writings by Ra... more »
US-China Trade Talks Collapse As Geopolitical Superpower Fight Begins (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 162. The post US-China Trade Talks Collapse As Geopolitical Superpower Fight Begins (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
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*DePaul Professor’s Pro-Israel, Anti-Palestinian Views Condemned by Faculty* *Unmentioned reason why they censured him rather than fire him: He is black. He has what might be called "skin protection"* Opinions expressed by DePaul University Prof. Jason Hill that Israel has the right to annex the West Bank and the United States should pay Israel “financial reparations,” were condemned in a 21-10 vote by the DePaul Faculty Council on May 1. As reported in the student-run newspaper The DePaulia, “The resolution passed by the Faculty Council does not specifically condemn Jason Hill... more »
CNN: A hiker did not survive his last climb. His loyal dog barked by his side until rescuers found him
According to Washington state deputies in the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, a missing hiker may never have been found if it weren’t for his dog, Daisy. The 64-year-old man was reported missing by his wife a day after he had left to for a hike. RELATED STORY: Man visits shelters to ask for dogs that […] The post CNN: A hiker did not survive his last climb. His loyal dog barked by his side until rescuers found him appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: 28-year-old man had a stroke popping his neck
Josh Hader, 28, of Gunthrie, Oklahoma had a sore neck and after trying to stretch it out but getting no relief, he popped it like many people do. However, the next thing he knew the the left side of his body started to go numb. As he walked into the kitchen to get an ice […] The post CNN: 28-year-old man had a stroke popping his neck appeared first on Health Nut News.
Did Russia Give North Korea Its Plans On How To Build An Iskander Missile?
North Korea's latest short-range missile, tested on May 4, looks similar to Russia's Iskander missile. North Korea describes it as a "tactical guided weapon." KCNA/Reuters *NPR:* *North Korea's Newest Missile Appears Similar To Advanced Russian Design* North Korea's newest missile has a striking resemblance to an advanced Russian design, according to experts analyzing images from a test of the weapon on Saturday morning. The missile, which North Korea describes as a "tactical guided weapon," appears superficially to be nearly identical to Russia's Iskander missile — a highly acc... more »
Israeli Media Revealed Details on Alleged “Deal of The Century” — US-Backed War Against Gaza Should They Refuse
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 …
‘There Will Be War This Summer,’ Islamic Jihad Leader Says
Don’t be fooled by all the noise, propaganda from both sides. Zionist ‘666’ Israel, USA and allies vs Iran, Lebanon, Hamas and allies … All of them are under the control of the same people. At the top echelons, these people belong to the Synagogue of Satan. The real war is: Satan and his minions …
US Must Prevent Construction of Nord Stream 2 Pipeline to Counter Russia – Pompeo
US Must Prevent Construction of Nord Stream 2 Pipeline to Counter Russia – Pompeo by https://www.rt.com/ US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has yet again lashed out at the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project, claiming that Moscow wants it as “leverage” over Europe, and vowed to continue efforts to disrupt it. – Pompeo, well …
German Media Says German-American Friendship is ‘in Shreds’
German Media Says German-American Friendship is ‘in Shreds’ by https://sputniknews.com/ US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly cancelled his visit to Germany this week, where he was scheduled to meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel. This has sparked speculations about US-German relations falling apart and prompted a Sueddeutsche Zeitung journalist to call on Berlin to develop …
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From Jenna Orkin US climate objections sink Arctic Council accord in Finland The Satanic Temple gets religion One step up on the evolutionary ladder from the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. - JO Theresa May told by Conservative MPs to set out her resignation plans by the end of today Russia Arrests 4 In Dirty Oil Sabotage Case Which Blocked Major Siberia-Europe Pipeline The EU Courts The Arab LeagueInfuriating Democrats, Trump Plans To Redefine Poverty, Cutting Americans From Welfare Behind The Recent Crypto Surge? Chinese Banks Are Quietly Running Out Of Dollars More Than 3... more »
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*Biodiversity threat won’t be tackled by alarmist biologist hype and dismantling capitalism* *The recent total absurdity about loss of species (Scientists warn 1 million species threatened with extinction) seems to have got far more attention than it deserves so the rational counterblast below by BY MATT RIDLEY is very welcome* Driven perhaps by envy at the attention that climate change is getting, and ambition to set up a great new intergovernmental body that can fly scientists to mega-conferences, biologists have gone into overdrive on the subject of biodiversity this week. The... more »
Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Station To Finally Shut By September 30th
On Wednesday, a little over forty years after the Three Mile Island (unit 2) nuclear disaster, Exelon announced that the … Continue reading →
Trump Claimed Losses Of More Than $1 Billion From 1985-1994 – More Than Any Other US Taxpayer; Avoided Taxes For 8 Of 10 Years
“Trump on Wednesday belittled a report that he lost more than $1 billion as a New York real estate mogul … Continue reading →
Revolutionary: How Nuclear Submarines Could Become Underwater Aircraft Carriers
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Or is this fantasy? *All this sounds great. However, back to that big “if” again—can this all be adapted into a truly usable surveillance, and ideally, strike platform? Could this be scaled up and used as a primary UUV weapons platform or will this stay as an extension of a UUV, only being launched from larger UUVs? How much range can this have—above and below the water? What would be the sensor and weapons loadout?* The mighty *American nuclear-powered attack submarine*: they were, at least until very recently, supposed to be the secret sauce, the big s... more »
The Air Force's Big Plan: Stealth UAVs and Drones That Can Launch Other Drones?
*David Axe* *Security, * Maybe so. California drone-maker Kratos is adding launchers to its main high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle designs. The tube-style launchers can deploy small drones that themselves double as guided missiles. That’s right -- Kratos’s drones could launch other, smaller drones. The launchers are a logical addition as Kratos works with the U.S. Air Force to develop a fighter-like “wingman” drone that the flying branch wants to accompany manned planes into combat. Kratos’s stealthy, 28-feet-long XQ-58 Valkyrie unmanned aerial vehicle, a product of the Air ... more »
Russia's New Stealth Bombers Might Never Get Off the Drawing Board
*TNI Staff* *Security, * No B-2-style bombers for Moscow? *“It’s an answer to a question that’s not really being asked,” Kofman said. “It’s easier to make a stealthier missile than a stealth bomber. So with a super long range missile, why do you need a new bomber?”* Russia is gearing up for the eventual start of production for the PAK-DA stealth bomber even though the aircraft will not be ready for many years to come. One of the many challenges for the Russians to overcome is the shortage of trained and experienced personnel to build such a complex aircraft. *(This first appear... more »
Sweden's New Recruitment Video Targets Feminists, Immigrants, And Veiled Muslim Women
*Sputnik:* *Swedes Sneer as Military Turns to Feminists, Muslims in New Campaign (VIDEO)* "Come as You Are", a new recruitment campaign by the Swedish Armed Forces aimed at boosting diversity and targeting feminists, immigrants and veiled Muslim women, has become the butt of many jokes. The Swedish Armed Forces have launched a new recruitment campaign billed to "challenge the image of those who fit in". The tax-financed "Come as You Are" campaign video features black women, Arabs, and people wearing overtly feminist messages. "You who think you don't fit in. Come. You who believe... more »
Cannabis business win/loss scorecard in Golden State’s legislative session
California lawmakers are almost halfway through the 2019 legislative session, and multiple bills that could have a big impact on the marijuana industry remain alive and kicking. Cannabis business win/loss scorecard in Golden State’s legislative session is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Victory Day Parade In Moscow's Red Square
*WNU Editor:* Take it from me. Watching it on a computer screen or TV can never match watching it in person. The video below is the Immortal Regiment march in Moscow marking Victory Day. It is when the public march from central Tverskaya Street to Red Square, holding portraits of their relatives who were in the war.
Two birds with one stone
During Kay Burley’s day-long vigil (waiting to see baby Sussex.) Someone asked, “Who will the baby look like?” (smirk smirk) A potential bear-trap, that. Well, might the baby have a bit of a funny tinge? No, no, didn’t mean that; but who could forget Waynetta Slob who wanted a ‘brahn baby” like everyone else. It’s humour, not proper racism. I bet that episode has been disappeared from YouTube. Oh, wrong again. You see, that’s the worst thing about Twitter. One minute you Tweet an edgy image of a chimpanzee, next minute you’re toast. I have to say Adam Boulton looked suitably she... more »
Democratic Primary Voters Recognize The Importance Of Dealing With The Climate Crisis-- But Can They Drag Risk Adverse Politicians Along With Them?
H. Res. 109 is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal Resolution. On February 7th, she formally introduced it, along with 67 co-sponsors, not just progressive stalwarts like Ro Khanna (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), but also more conservative members who were eager to be seen as original cosponsors, like Adam Schiff (New Dem-CA), Eliot Engel (New Dem-NY), Gerry Connolly (New Dem-VA), Mike Thompson (Blue Dog-CA), Seth Moulton (New Dem-MA), Sean Patrick Maloney (New Dem-NY). B... more »
1895-1896 : Two Hottest May 9ths In The US
Today will be one of the coldest May 9ths on record in the US. The two hottest occurred in 1895 and 1896. Arizona had their record heatwave in 1896. Parker, Az had seven consecutive days over 120 degrees, a record … Continue reading →
US 'foreign terrorist' designation is more punishment than threat detector
Eric Fleury, Visiting Assistant Professor, College of the Holy Cross at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
A terrorism expert marks up the Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, exposing the quirks, inconsistencies and foreign policy strategy behind this ignominious US directory.
Merriam Webster new word Stratagem
1. a. an artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy b. a cleverly contrived trick or scheme for gaining an end 2 . skill in ruses or trickery Stratagem is not a “new” word in my vocabulary exactly, but I doubt I use it much. Strategy, yes, I do use that. But with the deception going on in Congress, it might be more useful. Investigating Americans because they don’t like them and having no crime to punish seems like a poor stratagem on which to build a campaign. “A stratagem is any clever scheme—sometimes one that's part of an overall *strategy* (i.e., a care... more »
Two European leaders bond over political concerns
Salvini (second from right) met Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for a tour of his anti-migrant fence on Hungary’s border. Photo: Hungarian government press office Two of Europe’s loudest anti-immigrant voices met in Hungary on Thursday to discuss forming closer ties between their parties. The Local – Italy May 3, 2019 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini for talks on building an alliance of anti-immigration parties. Orban took Salvini by helicopter to show him the razor-wire fence he built during the migrant crisis in 2015, an... more »
Pope issues decree ordering bishops to report sex abuse, allows direct complaints to Vatican
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Pope Francis is introducing sweeping changes to Catholic Church law to hold bishops accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, making reporting obligatory for clerics and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.
BBC broadcaster tweets photo of chimpanzee captioned 'Royal Baby leaves hospital', gets fired
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Broadcaster Danny Baker is fired from his role at the BBC over a now-deleted tweet comparing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's newborn son to a chimpanzee.
Liberal candidate for Scullin resigns after controversial rape comments
The Liberal candidate for the Victorian seat of Scullin, Gurpal Singh, resigns after previous controversial comments about rape in marriage surfaced.
Paul Keating famously called the Senate 'unrepresentative swill'. Is it time to scrap it?
The Senate is certainly a noisy feature of Australia's political culture, but how important is it for our democracy? And have upper houses — both state and federal — become an obstacle to good government?
Smith and Warner must 'show great humility' on their return to Australian cricket, says Langer
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Australian cricket coach Justin Langer says Steve Smith and David Warner are going to have to show great humility as they re-integrate with the Australian side after serving 12-month bans for ball tampering.
NRL live: Can the Titans produce some Magic against the Sharks?
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The Titans have just two wins for the season — can they kick off the Magic Round and get back on the right side of the ledger against the Sharks at home? Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 9, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Cabaré Irlanda @ Lapa Irish pub (Lapa) – Why not head down to Lapa Irish Pub for Cabaré Irlanda? Happening every Thursday, each week they feature a different guest […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 9, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Threats and Murder of Journalists Increase in Brazil
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Media reports in recent weeks have echoed threats to the lives of two TV journalists. Globo reporter Carlos de Lannoy was attacked on Instagram following an article in Fantástico concerning Army agents who machine-gunned an innocent man’s car in Rio. The driver died. The offender […] The post Threats and Murder of Journalists Increase in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Massive Increase of HIV Cases in Brazil in Young People
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Epidemiological Bulletin on HIV/AIDS published annually says virus infection among young people aged 15-24 has increased by approximately 700 percent between 2007 and 2017. According to experts, this increase is due to the greater availability of tests and awareness campaigns. The Director-president of the […] The post Massive Increase of HIV Cases in Brazil in Young People appeared first on The Rio Times.
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