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Acting U.S. Secretary Of Defense Shanahan Withdraws As Defense Secretary Nominee
*Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Trump FIRES acting Pentagon secretary Patrick Shanahan after defense chief revealed to have been accused of hitting wife in drunken row but claimed he was the victim* * President Trump said Patrick Shanahan decided not to go forward with confirmation * Trump had yet to send the formal nomination of Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan to the Senate * Both Shanahan and wife Kimblerly told authorities the other had hit them in a dispute in 2010 * The counter claims are described in years of divorce filings * Trump announced the nomination May 9 * The... more »
Candidates for UK prime minister clash in debate as Boris Johnson increases lead
Boris Johnson increases his lead in the race for the Conservative leadership in the latest ballot, before taking on the remaining contenders for the UK prime ministership take part in a live television debate dominated by Brexit.
Four years ago, Donald Trump was a long shot. In 2020, he’ll have every advantage.
The one-time political outsider is not just the incumbent. He kicks off his re-election campaign with a sizable war chest, a splintered opposition and plenty of time to strategise.
President Trump And President Xi Confirm G20 Meeting And The Restarting Of US-China Trade Talks
*SCMP:* *Donald Trump and Xi Jinping confirm G20 meeting and restarting of US-China trade talks* * Trump tweets that he and Xi will meet at the G20 summit, while Xi is quoted as saying he will meet Trump to ‘exchange opinions’ on Sino-US relations * The two negotiating teams ‘will begin talks prior to our meeting’, Trump writes US President Donald Trump confirmed on Twitter on Tuesday that he and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will meet next week at the G20 summit in Japan, while the Chinese president was quoted as saying he was “willing” to meet Trump at the international ... more »
A Far Eastern not-so-"Freedom Fighter"
At this year's Paris Air show, currently in progress, Pakistan demonstrated the JF-17 Thunder light fighter aircraft. The background to this aircraft is interesting from many perspectives. Back in the 1980's, during the period of rapprochement with China that preceded the Tiananmen Square massacre, US firm Grumman became involved with Pakistan and China to design an upgraded version of the latter country's Chengdu J-7, itself a licensed variant of the late-1950's-vintage Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21. They came up with a concept they called the Grumman/Xian Super-7, shown in ... more »
Fitton breaks down John Kerry’s links to Steele dossier
Fox Business Published on Jun 17, 2019 Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton says the Steele dossier was funneled through John Kerry’s State Department under the Obama administration. – – Forget investigating the investigators — GO AFTER CONGRESS. Take them all down and be sure to revoke all of their security clearances and take away their retirements. Frog march them to GITMO. –Uriel–
Trump Announces He Will Enforce the Law and Remove Illegal Immigrants
[image: trump-announces-he-will-enforce-the-law-and-remove-illegal-immigrants] “Next week ICE will begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the United States,” President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday. “They will be removed as fast as they come in.”
The is Way Too Funny; The Absolute Stupidity of the Political Left
Without Mining There Is No ‘Green Revolution’ The recent threats by Beijing to cut off American access to critical mineral imports have many Americans wondering why our politicians have allowed the United States to become so overly dependent on China for these valued resources in the first place. Today, the United States is 90% dependent … Continue reading "The is Way Too Funny; The Absolute Stupidity of the Political Left"
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/18/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, I was up quite late last night dealing with Warren’s crawfishing on #MedicareForAll, so I got a late start this morning. Still, I think there’s plenty to talk about! If I can deal with some household matters rapidly enough, I will return with more. –lambert Politics “But what […]
How Russia Could Kill an F-22 or F-35: Enter the S-400?
*Dave Majumdar* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Rob Shenk from Great Falls, VA, USA - F-22 Raptor, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6414481] Or is this just a myth? *Russia has tried a number of different techniques to defeat stealth technology.* Russian air defenses may appear formidable as part of *Moscow’s increasingly sophisticated anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capability*, but areas protected by these systems are far from impenetrable bubbles or 'Iron Domes’ as some analysts have called them. *Recommended: 1,700 Planes Ready for War: Everythi... more »
This One Thing Could Make China An Aircraft Carrier Superpower
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/171017-N-XU691-059_%2837808612632%29.jpg] Nuclear powered carriers? *China currently has two aircraft carriers and is widely believed to be building at least one more.* Beijing appears to be eyeing a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), a state-owned firm and the largest naval manufacturer in the country, recently expressed interest in accelerating its research into nuclear-powered carriers, among other military technologies. In a statement is... more »
Cuba: A UFO over Havana in 2012?
*Cuban UFO researcher Orestes Girbau says*: "A luminous object photographed over the City of Havana in 2012. Unfortunately, we lack the name of the person who took the photo and other matters of a technical nature." Inexplicata Podcasts covering items from UFO / paranormal history in Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean
25% Of Americans Are “Worse Off” Than They Were Before The Great Recession
By Mac Slavo For many, the economic recovery being touted by the mainstream media has not yet affected them. About 25% of Americans say that... more »
Evidence That The U.S. Economy Could Be Plunging Into A Very Deep Recession Is Rapidly Mounting
By Michael Snyder Not since 2008 have we seen so much bad economic data come rolling in all at the same time. Even without a... more »
Allerdale Council Admit Illegality of Nuclear Laundry
PRESS NOTICE ALLERDALE COUNCIL ADMIT ILLEGALITY OF NUCLEAR LAUNDRY Allerdale Borough Council have admitted in a letter (below) to Radiation…
Pompeo At CENTCOM: Pushing 'Tactical Assault' On Iran?
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has taken the extraordinarily unusual move of traveling to Miami to meet with (and browbeat?) heads of US Centcom and Special Operations Command. Are military leaders balking as neocon plans for "tactical assault" seem to be gaining ground? Where's Trump? Where's Congress? Where's the Pentagon? Who's in charge? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Massive Embezzlement Scandal Threatens Juan Guaido’s Political Future
[image: undefined] The political party of Juan Guaido — Voluntad Popular (Popular Will) — was never all that popular to begin with. The sixth largest political party in Venezuela, Popular Will is heavily financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Now, a recently exposed embezzlement scandal in Colombia risks to further alienate the party from the Venezuelan people. What was supposed to be Guaido’s watershed moment has instead turned out to be a public-relations failure far worse than his quickly quelled attempted military coup, which MintPress News ... more »
Argentina: The Night a UFO Shook Mendoza Awake
*Source: Planeta UFO and UNO (diariouno.com.ar)Date: 06.18.2019An article by Jose Luis Verderico* *Argentina: The Night a UFO Shook Mendoza Awake* Over 50 years ago, the courts of the city of Mendoza (Argentina) engaged in the investigation of a strange claim that became local and national news: the Villegas and Peccinetti Case - two employees of the Mendoza Casino who claimed having been intercepted by a UFO and five aliens in the city, near the Liceo Militar. Judge Jorge Marzari Céspedes was famous for the fact that all unusual events wound up before his bench. "All that you ... more »
Why Maple Syrup, Honey, And Cranberries Are Getting A Free Pass On FDA Sugar Labels
Is honey healthier than bleached white table sugar or brown sugar or high fructose corn syrup? If you ask people selling nutritional fads yes, but if you ask your mitochondria, sugar is sugar. It's the total, which means calories, that matter. in our increasingly wealthy, sedentary society. read more
Report: US Planning “Massive” Airstrike On An Iranian Facility
According to a new article from English-language Israeli publication The Jerusalem Post, the Hebrew-language Israeli publication Maariv has reported that diplomatic sources in the UN are assessing a US plan to conduct a “massive” airstrike on “an Iranian facility linked to its nuclear program” in response to […]
Hydroponics First Harvest Time?
What a difference a few days make. I think my first lettuce is ready to harvest! There are two smaller (later started) lettuces in the front row that it is starting to overrun, so I think maybe it needs to … Continue reading →
Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Does A Public Apology After Protests. Says Extradition Bill Is 'Unlikely' To Pass
*Daily Mail:* *Beijing-backed Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam apologises AGAIN and says the extradition bill is 'very unlikely' to pass after two million protesters demand she step down over the proposed law* * Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam apologised today, this time in person * The Beijing-backed leader said she intends to finish her term as chief executive * Leader reiterated that the extradition bill is 'very unlikely' to pass after protests * Apology comes after protesters rejected a brief statement she put out Sunday * Sunday's mass protest against the extradition bill ... more »
Toy Story 4: Disney enlists Keanu, Key and Peele to rope your kids into franchise
The fourth instalment oscillates between a bold reset and a tame replay mode — with the best moments coming from new characters.
Is Australia's tax system sexist? Well, it's complicated
If footballers can claim sports equipment, why can't flight attendants claim make-up? Some advocates argue structural inequalities put women at a disadvantage when it comes to paying tax.
World News Briefs -- June 18, 2019
Had a very good telephone conversation with President Xi of China. We will be having an extended meeting next week at the G-20 in Japan. Our respective teams will begin talks prior to our meeting. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2019 *Reuters:* *Trump says U.S., Chinese teams to restart trade talks ahead of G20* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping and that the two leaders’ teams would restart trade talks after a long lull in order to prepare for a meeting at the G20 summit later this month.... more »
Over 340 Organizations Call on EU to Halt Mercosur Trade Talks Over Brazil Abuses
By Newsfeed/AFP RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In an open letter, over 340 civil society organizations, including Greenpeace, are demanding that the European Union immediately halt free trade agreement negotiations with the Mercosur bloc (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) on the grounds of deteriorating human rights and environmental conditions in Brazil. The letter is addressed […] The post Over 340 Organizations Call on EU to Halt Mercosur Trade Talks Over Brazil Abuses appeared first on The Rio Times.
Early frost could be total disaster in Farm Belt
“It’s A Disaster Like I’ve Never Seen Before,” reads the headline. “2019 Could Be Worst Year Ever For US Corn Farmers.” Excerpts from a June 16th article by Michael Snyder: As I have previously detailed, millions upon millions of acres will go unplanted this year, but that is only part of the story. Much of ... Read moreEarly frost could be total disaster in Farm Belt The post Early frost could be total disaster in Farm Belt appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Is This a ‘Possum-Eating’ Spider?
Reports indicate a really big spider ate a really small possum in Australia.
A Method for Establishing Liability for Data Breaches
Source: Flickr/First American Last month, the First American Financial Corporation—which provides title insurance for millions of Americans—acknowledged a cybersecurity vulnerability that potentially exposed 885 million private financial records related to mortgage deals to unauthorized viewers. These records might have revealed bank account numbers and statements, mortgage and tax records, Social Security numbers, wire transaction receipts, and driver’s license images to such viewers. If history is any guide, not much will happen and companies holding sensitive personal informat... more »
Angela Merkel suffers violent shakes during ceremony due to dehydration
Just In - 11 hours ago
German Chancellor Angela Merkel appears unsteady and visibly shakes as she greets the new Ukrainian leader under the hot sun in Berlin, later saying she clearly hadn't drunk enough water.
Study Shows Growing Hemp is a Powerful Tool to Fight Bee Population Decline
*Matt Agorist* - A new study from Colorado State University has a solution to declining bee populations.
633 Divers Set World Record for Largest Ocean Cleanup Ever
*John Vibes* - The milestone was even verified by the Guinness World Records organization.
BREAKING NEWS: Iran Claims to Have Destroyed Worldwide Internet CIA Spy Network
*Iran’s Intelligence Ministry details how it recently* *delivered **an unprecedented destructive* * blow to an integrated** network of* * operatives serving the CIA. (Illustrative photo)* No wonder USrael has ramped up its aggression against Iran...launching a patently False Flag operation against it just last week in the Gulf of Oman, issuing new sanctions against it, etc., etc. Please read the following breaking news report from the excellent Iranian News Website *PressTV *and I will have more comments to follow: ********************** Iran details destroying CIA spy network in... more »
Poke out one of my eyes
The news is getting increasing surreal. This morning I saw the following story in the Financial Times: The euro sank by about 0.5 per cent against the dollar, reaching a low of just under $1.12, while European equities rose – Germany’s Dax index was up by 2 per cent on the day. In response, Mr […] The post Poke out one of my eyes appeared first on Econlib.
Martial Negligence in Game of Thrones and Beyond
I’ve previously argued that George R.R. Martin’s Song of Ice and Fire is implicitly a great pacifist work. While rewatching season 2 with my younger son, I re-discovered a scene worthy of a pacifist ovation. While Talisa, the crucial pacifist character, appears only in the show, the following exchange sheds great light on the role of […] The post Martial Negligence in Game of Thrones and Beyond appeared first on Econlib.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 18, 2019
*RT:* *Russian Air Force gets 1st pair of top notch MiG-35 fighters (VIDEO) * The Russian military has received its first pair of new MiG-35 jets. The multi-role fighter aircraft is set to replace the older generation MiG-29 warplanes and may be later shipped overseas, its manufacturer said. Four more to be delivered this year, the head of the MiG Corporation, Ilya Tarasenko announced on Monday. He added that the jets can be exported overseas, with India being among the possible buyers. *Read more *.... *Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 18, 2019* ‘Real Men’ Must Ser... more »
A B-2 Bomber Demolished an Enemy Airfield In This Video. Check It Out.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jan/25/2002083134/-1/-1/0/190117-F-WU042-026.JPG] The footage. *A video of the test not only shows the number of bombs a B-2 can carry, but it also shows just how accurate JDAMs are.* The B-2 Spirit is perhaps the most expensive bomber ever built, costing over $1 billion per aircraft (when all the R&D costs are factored in). For that money, though, there is a lot of capability this plane brings. For instance, the B-2 is capable of dropping precision-guided weapons, namely the Joint Direct Attack Munition.... more »
The F-14 Tomcat: The Carrier Jet the Navy Secretly Misses?
*Dave Majumdar* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID <a rel=]050714-N-5345W-093 050714-N-5345W-093 Or not? *Although the F/A-XX and the Air Force’s F-X are in their infancy, it has become clear that they will be different aircraft designs that will probably share common technologies.* While the requirement for a carrier-based long-range strike capability is a frequent subject of discussion around Washington, the U.S. Navy’s need for improved air superiorit... more »
Let the SR-71 Stay in a Museum: The A-12 Spy Plane Will Make Your Heart Race
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: By United States Air Force - United States Air Force, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45799715] The CIA's spy plane. *In twelve-and-a-half minutes he completed his run and looped around over Thailand, where he received aerial refueling. Then he embarked on a second pass. But the North Vietnamese were waiting for him.* Analysis of Week’s photos located the USS Pueblo near Wonsan anchored next to two patrol boats—and also revealed that Pyongyang had not mobilized its troops for war. This led Johnson to ... more »
Bonnie Three Irons: Justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Video
Jennifer White Bear, the mother of Bonnie Three Irons, speaks on the struggle for justice for her daughter Bonnie, the mother of six children. Bonnie is among the missing and murdered Indigenous women, whose cases are ignored by U.S. law enforcement. Watch this new video short by Ivan MacDonald. https://vimeo.com/286073275
Democrats’ Hypocrisy on ‘Foreign Interference’
When a Republican benefits, it’s treason; when Democrats are in charge, the intelligence agencies serve their candidates. National Review Andrew McCarthy June 15, 2019 Here’s the main question that arises from Media-Democrat shrieking over President Trump’s twaddle about taking campaign-related information from foreign powers: Is it just silly or actually dangerous? In our latest episode of Un-reality Government, the president was egged on by — who else? — George Stephanopoulos. When last noticed in an election cycle, the Clinton confidant was setting up Mitt Romney with a question ... more »
Reality bites Joe Biden’s “clean energy revolution”
Tallying its huge impacts on our energy, industries, living standards and personal freedoms The post Reality bites Joe Biden’s “clean energy revolution” appeared first on CFACT.
Court Forces Child Rape Survivor to Allow Her Rapist to Visit Children She Had Out of Rape
[image: children]A child rape survivor who was repeatedly impregnated by her rapist is being forced to allow her rapist to visit the children.
WATCH: Innocent Kid Playing Outside, Attacked and Kidnapped by Cops for ‘Fitting the Description’
[image: kid]An innocent small 17-year-old kid was dribbling his basketball when a dozen cops, claiming he was a criminal, attacked and kidnapped him.
California’s New Sex-ed Regime Is Worse Than You Can Imagine
[image: california-s-new-sex-ed-regime-is-worse-than-you-can-imagine] California schools plan to teach aberrant sex practices and sexual-identity confusion at school — normalizing mental illness and perverse, immoral, and dangerous sex practices.
Likudnik Eliot Engel Hasn't Been Looking Out For The Folks In The Bronx And Westchester-- And Now He Has A Primary
Late Monday night, Cenk Uygar from Justice Democrats announced that his group would be rockin' the world on Tuesday and warned the Democratic establishment to "brace for impact. Justice is coming..." I knew that meant there was going to be another candidate announcement. When I woke this morning I found out about Jamaal Bowman, a Westchester County (Yonkers) middle school principal and found his TED Talk (above). What a candidate! He's challenging long-in-the-tooth Democratic stalwart, Eliot Engel, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, someone who seems to serve Israel's ... more »
All the Cyber Attack Stories from the Past Few Days Can’t Be Linked…Can They?
By Daisy Luther A very important skill for anyone who hopes to be in the know is the ability to put together seemingly unrelated stories... more »
Top 5 Supplements for High Blood Pressure
Check out these 5 tips for blood pressure reduction supplements. At the end, you will see where to get them and what the appropriate dosing. Beetroot powder Beets are loaded with nitrates (NO3). These are converted to NO2 and then to NO, nitric oxide. NO is a signal to blood vessel cells to RELAX. … Continue reading "Top 5 Supplements for High Blood Pressure" The post Top 5 Supplements for High Blood Pressure appeared first on TDW.
China - In the News
Please feel free to differ when it comes to the commentary that you read here. It's a blend of what's in the press in Asia and my personal experiences with the Chinese in the People's Republic up to and including Politburo members, in Hong Kong and my experience working directly with the Public Security Police, etc. It doesn't mean that I'm right. Only that I have had enough exposure to form opinions. 1. China is inherently unstable. If the People's Liberation Army wasn't there to keep the place in line, Western China (Muslim); Shanghai; and Guanzhou (was Canton) in Southern China w... more »
Cat Filter Goof Leaves Pakistanis Scratching Their Whiskers
The ruling party's social media team wrote it had determined "human error" by a hardworking volunteer caused the mistake.
Venezuela’s Misery Doesn’t Even Spare the Dead in Maracaibo
Thieves have broken into some of the vaults and coffins in El Cuadrado cemetery, stealing ornaments and sometimes items from corpses as the country sinks to new depths of deprivation.
US Sending Troops to Mideast Amid Gulf Tensions Over Iran
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said the forces are "for defensive purposes to address air, naval, and ground-based threats" in the Mideast.
Newtown Parents Score a Win in Growing Fight Against Hoaxers
Lenny Pozner, whose 6-year-old son was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting, has been pushing back for years against hoaxers who have harassed him and subjected him to death threats.
Facebook Plans Its Own Currency for 2 Billion-Plus Users
Facebook is unveiling plans to create a new digital currency similar to Bitcoin for global use.
Trump Reelection Rally, Orlando, FL w/Update...
*today.* Where have I been? I've been unable to face the increasingly ugly repulsive fake news. The real news is bad enough. I'm sure the rally today will reignite my spirit. Tuesday, June 18, 2019: Join RSBN's Liz Willis, Bailee Byers, Max Kleiber, Baylor Cook and cameraman Gage Fuller for live all day coverage as President Donald J. Trump kicks off his 2020 campaign with a massive campaign rally at the 20,000 seat Amway Center in Orlando, FL. President Trump is expected to speak at 8:00pm EDT. *Update:* President Donald J.Trump's Schedule 6/18/2019 (yes, Edith - he *is* y... more »
Cannabis firm High Times going to court over Culture Magazine acquisition
High Times Holding Corp., the cannabis media group currently trying to raise funds for a potential stock exchange listing, is being sued by Southland Publishing over the sale of the latter’s Culture Magazine. Southland agreed for High Times to purchase the magazine a year ago but claims it has not received up to $4 million […] Cannabis firm High Times going to court over Culture Magazine acquisition is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Colombia – Trade Unionism Under Threat of Death
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
BOGOTA, Jun 18 (IPS) - Miguel Morantes was almost murdered. Ever since, three bodyguards are part of his everyday life in one of the most dangerous countries for trade union members. Read the full story, “Colombia – Trade Unionism Under Threat of Death”, on globalissues.org →
Financialization Promotes Dangerous Speculation
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR and PENANG, Jun 18 (IPS) - Financialization has involved considerable ‘innovation', often of opaque, complex and poorly understood financial instruments. These instruments typically have large debt components involving leveraging, deepening connections across markets and borders. Read the full story, “Financialization Promotes Dangerous Speculation”, on globalissues.org →
As Sudan Struggles, AU Should Press for Justice and Accountability
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Jun 18 (IPS) - Carine Kaneza Nantulya is the Africa advocacy director at Human Rights WatchOn June 6, the African Union (AU) suspended Sudan from the 55-member group with "immediate effect." The move came in response to a deadly crackdown on peaceful protesters in Khartoum, in which government forces, led by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), tore through a sit-in in the capital killing at least 108 people, and wounding hundreds. The AU's decisive action has been widely applauded, but suspending Sudan is not enough. Read the full story, “As Sudan Struggles... more »
The Importance of the Upcoming FAO Election
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
ROME, Jun 18 (IPS) - With each passing day, the world gets just a little smaller as the internet and cell phones bring our communities together, reveal our shared challenges, and lay bare our failures. As global citizens, we are all concerned about the growing number of hungry people around the world and the threats to food security. The simple fact is that more than 800 million people go hungry every day, and if that number shocks you, know that experts predict the number to grow significantly over the next ten years. Read the full story, “The Importance of the Upcoming FAO Elect... more »
UN’s Development Goals Remain Largely Elusive
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 18 (IPS) - The United Nations, in a new report to be released next month, has warned "there is no escaping the fact that the global landscape for the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has generally deteriorated since 2015, hindering the efforts of governments and other partners" Read the full story, “UN’s Development Goals Remain Largely Elusive”, on globalissues.org →
The U.S. Marine Corps Turned San Diego Into A Massive Chinese-Style Smart City
By MassPrivateI Earlier this year, I warned people that the city of San Diego had been turned into a massive Chinese-Style public surveillance network, complete with... more »
A snippet for my Western fans
The third Western novel in my Ames Archives series, to be titled "Gold on the Hoof", is complete, and currently going through the alpha/beta reader process. Look for it next month, God willing. (I'll also be republishing new e-book editions of the first two books in the series. They're currently available in paper editions.) As a teaser for readers who like my Western series, here's a brief snippet from the book. The feed barn was a different matter. The proprietor smiled unpleasantly as he said, “Prices have gone up. You owe me a lot more than that now.” Walt stiffened. “A dea... more »
"DESEGREGATING" THE GOTHAM ONE: Dumbest paper adores brightest kids!
*TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019The New York Times [HEART] the "elite:"* The New York Times is deeply committed to freeing The Gotham One. By "The One," we mean the top one percent—the tiny percentage of New York City kids who may, some day, end up attending prestigious, elite and highly selective Stuyvesant High School, gateway to places like Yale. As for all the other Gotham kids—the kids who will *never* go to Stuyvesant—those kids can go hang in the yard! The New York Times shows very few signs of giving a flying fig about *those* tiresome kids, or about their lives or their interests.... more »
US Sanctions Iraqi Company For Being Front For Iranian Revolutionary Guard
The U.S. Treasury Department recently sanctioned an Iraqi company for helping Iran break sanctions, smuggling weapons to its allies in Iraq, and for funneling money to Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis the deputy commander of the Hashd al-Shaabi who is on America’s terrorist list. On July 12 the U.S. put sanctions on Iraq’s South Wealth Resources Company and its two owners. It accused the business of helping the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Quds Force avoid sanctions, and smuggling weapons to pro-Iran groups within Iraq. The company also profited Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis who is the deputy comman... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 18
1932 Assyrian religious leader Mar Shimun presented petition to League of Nations Mandate Commission demanding autonomy for his people (Musings On Iraq book review of *The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *State and Society in Iraq*) 1972 Iraq and France signed deal to allow France to keep its share of Iraq Petroleum Company in return for technical aid to run industry France also allowed to buy Iraqi oil at lower prices Agreed to major arms deal 1988 Iraq Op Fury starts working with Mujahadeen e-Khalq started attacking Iranian fo... more »
WATCH Su-35, Su-30 Jets’ Refuelling Process From Pilot's Perspective
*Sputnik*:* WATCH Su-35, Su-30 Jets’ Refuelling Process From Pilot's Perspective* Aerial refuelling allows multipurpose jets and strategic aircraft to perform lengthier flights over longer ranges to conduct missions far away from the air bases where they are stationed. Russian TV channel Zvezda has shown rare footage of Russian Su-35S and Su-30SM jets shot from the pilot's perspective refuelling mid-air. The camera installed in the cockpit, shot the full process of aerial refuelling – the take-off, approach to the Il-78 fuel tanker, connection of the probe to the fuel hose with a... more »
Women On The Most Intrusive Question They’ve Been Asked On A First Date
https://m.huffingtonpost.in/entry/most-intrusive-first-date-questions_l_5cfeb6eee4b0da64c536148e Advertisements
#THC Has More Therapeutic Benefits Than We Thought
https://futurism.com/the-byte/thc-therapeutic-benefits
Climate change: Arctic permafrost now melting at levels not expected until 2090.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/climate-change-breakdown-arctic-frost-thawing-canada-environment-a8959056.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1560762782
What Will Happen to Your Body if You Eat 2 Bananas a Day
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/what-will-happen-to-your-body-if-you-eat-2-bananas-a-day-324560/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
Women prefer ‘dad bod’ over a six pack, survey reveals.
https://www.indy100.com/article/fathers-day-dad-bod-six-pack-women-preference-abs-survey-8960856?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1560693941
Litchi toxin kills over 100 children in Muzaffarpur.
https://journosdiary.com/2019/06/18/litchi-toxin-mcpg-children-muzaffarpur-encephalopathy/
Magic Mushrooms Could Replace Antidepressants Within 5 Years
*Mandy Froelich* - Mushrooms are a spiritual medicine.
The Halifax Examiner turns five years old today
News 1. Five years The Halifax Examiner turns five years old today. On June 18, 2014, I made this site live and posted this video: Look how young I was! [cries] I had a pretty good idea where I wanted to take the Examiner, and I think it holds up: Much of the content on […]
Why bother ?
I don’t feel that all lefty comedy automatically rules itself out of being properly funny. Well, not always. For example, much as the late Jeremy Hardy was a fanatical advocate of everything I loathe, I could see that had a lively and imaginative wit. Same goes for Frankie Boyle, another creative wordsmith whose politics suck most of the fun out of his comedy act. However, I can still admit that there are some quirky and humorous ideas hiding behind all the heavy-handed left-wing political proselytising. The latest Jo Brand debacle is as tiresome as it is typical. The cloth-eared... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 17th June 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 […]
Vatican Proposes to Ordain Married Priests in Amazonia
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Vatican released yesterday, June 17th, the preliminary document for the Synod of Bishops on the Amazon, which will be held from October 6th to 27th and will discuss the evangelization of native peoples and the preservation of the forest. The report provides the opportunity […] The post Vatican Proposes to Ordain Married Priests in Amazonia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chinese Railgun Ship CAught On Video
*Sputnik*: *WATCH Chinese Ship Test Cutting-Edge Railgun* The gun, which uses magnetic force to propel projectiles, is thus expected to have greater range and power than those firing explosive charges. Footage published this week shows the Haiyang Shan, a Chinese Navy Type 072 landing vessel, equipped with a railgun. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor: *It is a short clip, and you only see the gun in the first second. But the rest of the ship to support this rail-gun is revealed.
Has President Trump Already Won The 'Trade War'?
Chinese Presidnet Xi.Reuters *Gordon G. Chang, National Interest:* *Trump Has Already Won the ‘Trade War’* American companies are now starting to understand that, deal or no deal, the friction between Washington and Beijing will continue. n Sunday, the Communist Party’s most important journal expounded on Sino-U.S. relations in advance of the anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese ruler Xi Jinping at the end of this month at the Osaka G-20. A thirteen-thousand-character essay in Qiushi—Seeking Truth—stated that China wants a “win-win agreement” but is prep... more »
Israeli court upholds shady sale of Jerusalem church property to settlers
Church property in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City may end up in the hands of a radical settler group that could bar Christian access to their holy sites. The post Israeli court upholds shady sale of Jerusalem church property to settlers appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Carbon starvation
The Rancho La Brea tar pit fossil collection includes Juniperus (C3) wood specimens that 14C date between 7.7 and 55 thousand years (kyr) B.P., providing a constrained record of plant response for southern California during the last glacial period. Atmospheric CO2concentration ([CO2]) ranged between 180 and 220 ppm during glacial periods, rose to ≈280 ppm before the industrial […]
Jihadists suffer heavy losses in disastrous offensive against the Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – After a relatively quiet day to start the week in northwestern Syria, the jihadist rebels launched a big offensive to expel the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) from the Al-Zawiya Mountains of southwestern Idlib. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels began their offensive by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Su-27 intercepts US B-52 bomber near western Russia: video
Russia’s defence ministry has released footage from the cockpit of one of the Su-27 jets sent to intercept the would-be intruders following Monday’s incident. The defence ministry said no violations of the border took place, and that the intercepts were carried out in strict accordance with international airspace norms. US and NATO flights along Russia’s borders […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Baby Left Fighting For Life After Catching Herpes From Kiss At Christening
A newborn baby almost died when he contracted herpes virus in his eye after being kissed at a christening. Noah Tindle was just four-weeks-old when his mum, Ashleigh White, 21, noticed her son’s right eye has become swollen, blistered and was watering. Ashleigh was devastated when she was told her son was likely to have […] The post Baby Left Fighting For Life After Catching Herpes From Kiss At Christening appeared first on Health Nut News.
Detaining refugee children at military bases may sound un-American, but it's been done before
Jana Lipman, Associate Professor of History, Tulane University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Fort Sill, a military base in Oklahoma, will soon house 1,400 Central American children, the Trump administration says. It's not the first time the US has used army bases to house refugees.
Jim Willie: Gold Standard Coming Into View
Gold Standard Coming Into View by Jim Willie CB, GoldenJackass.com, via http://www.goldseek.com/ A Perfect Storm is hitting the Gold market, with an internal factor (return to Quantitative Easing on steroids), an external factor (Shanghai Gold Exchange taking market share), and a systemic factor (Basel 3 Rule permitting Gold in account ratios).All three forces are positive in …
US Planning ‘Tactical Assault’ on Iran in Response to ‘Tanker Attack’ — Report
See also: – Iran unveils homebuilt air defense missile system to destroy ‘stealth targets’ (PHOTOS, VIDEO) – US Planning ‘Tactical Assault’ on Iran in Response to ‘Tanker Attack’ — Report by https://www.rt.com/ UN sources believe that the United States is planning to carry out a “tactical assault on Iran” in response to the attack on …
Female Boat Captain Facing 20 Years In Prison For Rescuing Drowning Refugees
*John Vibes* - In a backwards world, those who save lives are treated like murderers.
The Mad Mad Maths of Emissions Targets
Letters to the Editor 12th May 2019 Most politicians live in a green fantasy-land where facts and numbers don’t count. … Continue Reading →
Psst … engineering gossip
A little bird tells me of something rotten in the state of NZ Engineering. Engineering New Zealand produced a report … Continue Reading →
There’s science, then there’s the UN
Donna Laframboise writes: The final wording of the summary for policymakers is being finalised in Paris by a gathering of … Continue Reading →
What if we found no evidence for DAGW?
Imagine – no evidence for Dangerous Anthropogenic Global Warming What would it mean? First, visualise the vast edifice global warming … Continue Reading →
Peter Ridd wins on all counts – so far
James Cook University sacked Professor Ridd because of misconduct. Professor Ridd asked the Federal Circuit Court whether his actions or … Continue Reading →
Ed Berry’s new paper defies the consensus
Dr Ed Berry has written a paper entitled Human CO2 has little effect on atmospheric CO2. He concludes: Human CO2 … Continue Reading →
It’s about time to review the evidence for man-made global warming
From my colleague and good friend John McLean, of Melbourne, comes a penetrating discussion about evidence that’s long been missing … Continue Reading →
Brexit – what cliff?
We are ill-served by our news organs with overseas news, and what we get on Brexit is decidedly pro-Remain, so … Continue Reading →
Stuff and nonsense
This would have been better published promptly, but even tardy (sorry!) is better than never. — RT This extraordinary recent … Continue Reading →
A power of electricity eaten by wind turbines
This (lightly edited) article reveals sensational facts about the “clean, renewable, inexpensive” wind generation being forced on us by dreaming … Continue Reading →
Police Claim Officers Acted ‘Okay’ in Video of Cops Beating Man Over Loud Music
[image: music]After police investigated themselves they found officers acted appropriately when they dragged a man from his vehicle and beat him over loud music.
Dead at 3,871 Yards (Over 2 Miles Away): The World Record Sniper Kill
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * How it went down. *Earth itself, and the position of the shooter and target on the globe become factors at long range. The Coriolis Effect dictates that bullets shot in the northern hemisphere drift to the right, while those shot in the southern hemisphere drift to the left, and this phenomenon increases the farther one gets to the poles. Furthermore, shooting east with the rotation of the earth will cause bullets to strike high, while shooting west will cause the same bullet to strike low.* In mid-2017, the sniping community was rocked by incredibl... more »
Gun Question: Who Do So Many People Buy Glock?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The facts. *Why? * For much of the mid-twentieth century, handgun development was in a period of stagnation. The development of the semiautomatic pistol had ushered in a new weapon that, although more complex than a revolver, had a higher ammunition capacity. Quickly adopted by armies around the world, the steel-framed semiautomatic reigned for decades. Then, in the 1980s, something came along that disrupted the firearms industry: the Glock handgun. Today it’s carried by armies worldwide, from the U.S. Army Rangers to the British Armed Forces. *Re... more »
How the Bombs Would Fall: A U.S.-Iran War Would Be One Bloody Affair
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, * Hell. *How many people would die? * The facts are simple: Washington and Tehran are locked into a long-term geopolitical contest throughout the Middle East that will span decades—a similar contest in many ways to Washington and Beijing’s battle for influence in the Asia-Pacific and wider Indo-Pacific regions. Over the long term, the U.S.-Iranian struggle throughout the Middle East could very well be a mini-Thucydides trap, to steal the phrase from my beloved Harvard’s resident geostrategic guru, Graham Allison—the classic tale of how when a ri... more »
Turkey Wants to Build Its Own Version of the F-22 Stealth Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, * Good luck with that. Turkish Aerospace Industries revealed a mockup of a new stealth fighter at the Paris Air Show on June 17, 2019. Don’t get excited. The mockup of the TF-X fighter bears a resemblance to the U.S. Air Force’s own F-22. But whereas the F-22 is a real, front-line warplane with an actual combat record, the TF-X is unlikely to even get built. Developing a stealth fighter is expensive. Just three countries in theory can do it without spending themselves into a crisis: the United States, China and Russia. And just two of them -- America an... more »
Trump Asserts His Presidency Against British Assets
[image: President Trump participates in a meeting with National Security Adviser Ambassador John Bolton; Director of CIA Gina Haspel and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, right, on Jan. 31. 2019, at the White House. (Official White House Photo)] The astonishing public declaration by the New York Times last week, in league with National Security Advisor John Bolton, that the U.S. military Cyber Command was carrying out cyber warfare against the Russian state, behind President Donald Trump's back, has exposed the attempt by British assets within the United States to create ... more »
On The Neoconservative View of “Ideological Interests”
Irving Kristol, in his essay, “The Neoconservative Persuasion,” (Page 190-194;* The Neo Conservative Persuasion: Selected Essays 1942—2009*, by Irving Kristol), says: “for a great power, the “national interest” is not a geographical term, except for fairly prosaic matters like trade and environmental regulation. A smaller nation might appropriately feel that its national interest begins and ends at its borders, so that its foreign policy is almost always in a defensive mode. A larger nation has more extensive interests. And large nations, whose identity is ideological, like the So... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Morsi Dies in Court The Biopharmaceutical Industry Provides 75% Of The FDA's Drug Review Budget. Is This A Problem? Chinese dissidents are being executed for their organs, former hospital worker says We Should Be Pouring Time And Money Into Hemp, Period. - Forbes(!) Huawei hammered: Chinese tech giant forecasts 40% drop in smartphone sales after US blacklisting nightmare "It's Going To Be A Train Wreck": Farmers Say Corn Crop Far Worse Than USDA Estimates "This Has Never Happened Before": Millions Without Electricity After Massive Blackout Cripples Argentina And U... more »
Beijing Signals To President Trump that He Has To Work Harder To Meet President Xi At The G20
Is this a signal of the US to ease tensions? If so, it is too weak. Chinese people are now very distrustful of Washington, whose every move seems to be either a trick or bargaining chip. Beijing believes Washington tends to bully and be greedy, therefore it has toughened up. pic.twitter.com/8vxHRcDj0D — Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) June 18, 2019 *WSJ:* *Beijing Slams Washington's Latest "Feeble Attempt" To Set Up Trump-Xi Meeting* With the deadline for arranging a meeting between the two world leaders coming down to the wire, Beijing would apparently like to make it clear to Washi... more »
How Constitutional Rot Ends
For the symposium on Sanford Levinson and Jack M. Balkin, Democracy and Dysfunction (University of Chicago Press, 2019). In my last post, I argued that the emerging Democratic Party, which is a cosmopolitan party organized around issues of identity and divided on issues of class, will have problems achieving genuine reforms with only Democratic votes. Right now the parties are bitterly polarized on almost every question. But history suggests that polarization does not continue forever. If the country is to renew itself and move past its current case of constitutional rot, politics ... more »
Nxivm Cult Gathering Financial Information on Journalists, Judges, Senators and others
* Keep in mind the historical documentation connecting intelligence operations and cults, including but not limited to sex trafficking. Child and other wise. **Uncovered by real muckrakers. Dave McGowan comes to mind - The first six chapters of his book "Programmed to kill" are linked in the sidebar to the right.* *Relinking:** 09/ Jim Jones & the People's Temple- MKUltra experimentation in Guyana ?**2014: Glenn Close raised in a cult?! The Moral re-armament cult?In her own words...* Moral re-armament cult was linked to intelligence operations. Former CIA officer Miles Copeland c... more »
China Watch 35, China militia sinking of PH fishing boat
The US government understands the rule of law. The China government understands only the rule of dictatorship and bullying. I am reposting this fb post by a friend, *Dr. Jay Batongbacal* of UP College of Law, June 15 at 1:26 PM: *After the minesweeper USS Guardian ran aground on Tubbataha Reef, the US apologized, conducted an investigation, fired the USN senior command officers, paid for removal of the wreck, and paid compensation for the damage.* *After the destroyer USS Stethem ran into an unlighted Philippine fishing boat in Subic Bay, causing it to capsize and sink, the ship s... more »
Report: The World's Nuclear Powers Are Upgrading Their Arsenals
The world's nuclear powers are upgrading their capabilities, while the number of warheads is down. *DW*: *Nuclear powers upgrade arsenals as numbers fall: SIPRI* Nuclear-weapon powers continue to modernize their arsenals despite an overall reduction in warheads, a report has found. Reductions may slow if a US-Russia treaty is not renewed past 2021. Nuclear powers are continuing to modernize their arsenals despite an overall decrease in the number of nuclear warheads, a Sweden-based peace research institute said Monday. Nine nuclear-weapon powers — the United States, Russia, the Un... more »
New president in Ukraine - shelling continues
Washington pays much less attention to the requests of the Donbas residents (eastern Ukraine near Russian border), who report that the attacks of the Ukrainian military are getting more frequent. It's all happening despite new president Vladimir Zelensky's promises of peace.
Three persons view of Russia
A Global Network report sponsored by PeaceWorks of Greater Brunswick, Maine. Mary Beth Sullivan, Rev. Bill Bliss, and Bruce Gagnon gave this presentation at the Brunswick public library on June 14. The purpose of the Russia study tour was to listen, learn, and stand against the constant demonization of Russia by the media across the west. The idea was to build people-to-people bridges between our nations rather than an escalating arms race which could bring us WWIII.During the WW II Nazi invasion of the former Soviet Union 28 million citizens lost their lives from the fascist atta... more »
Colorado bans animal abusers from owning pets
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed legislation this week that bans animal abusers in the state from being able to own a pet for up to five years. The governor's office said in a release that he signed the legislation, also known as "Animal Ban For Cruelty To Animals Conviction," as one of several efforts to commemorate Animal Welfare Day in the state on Wednesday. Under the legislation, the bill states that a court can enter an "order prohibiting a person convicted of felony animal cruelty from owning a pet animal for a period of 3 to 5 years." The bill also states that a juven... more »
Why China Is Confident It Can Withstand US Pressure
The main battle between the US and China today is for the position of global technology leader. Washington is using the technology sector to bully Beijing in the hope that it will undermine its economic position as the US once managed to do with Tokyo.
The end of western driven globalization (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 208. The post The end of western driven globalization (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
President Trump suggests that US’ own intel agencies aren’t the final word [Video]
President Trump takes a pragmatic approach to foreign intel since US intel is compromised by political ambition, with predictable results. The post President Trump suggests that US’ own intel agencies aren’t the final word [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
The New Context for Russiagate
Russiagate serves a new purpose for Neoliberals. The post The New Context for Russiagate appeared first on The Duran.
The Madness of Nuclear Weapons
The RDS-220 hydrogen bomb, also known as the "Tsar Bomba", is the biggest and most powerful thermo nuclear bomb ever detonated. The post The Madness of Nuclear Weapons appeared first on The Duran.
The Business Of Providing Private Intelligence Is Booming For This Israeli Firm
*Wall Street Journal:* *Black Cube: The Bumbling Spies of the ‘Private Mossad’* *A secretive Israeli investigative firm employs aggressive tactics that sometimes blow up.* In 2017, a private investigator masquerading as an adviser to a wealthy Indian businessman blundered trying to dig up dirt on an outspoken Russia critic. An undercover operative unsuccessfully tried to prod a former Canadian judge to disparage Jews in the same year. Last year, agents were exposed engineering a smear effort against financier George Soros. The would-be secret agents all worked for Black Cube, a pr... more »
Senadores se alistan para ratificar el T-MEC este 19 de junio
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
18-Jun-2019 El primer tema de la agenda legislativa para el Segundo Periodo Extraordinario será el acuerdo comercial, un documento que cuenta con 34 capítulos y cuatro anexos, así como seis acuerdos paralelos.
India, Kyrgyzstan have prepared 5 year roadmap to increase bilateral trade: PM Modi
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
18-Jun-2019 India and Kyrgyztan have given the final shape to the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and the bilateral investment treaty.
‘CRIME BOSS’: Closing Arguments in NXIVM Trial — Satanism, Mexico Child Trafficking, Hillary, Schumer and Gillibrand Ties
ByPatrick Howley Closing arguments began Monday at Brooklyn federal court in the sex trafficking trial of NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere, who stands accused of violating young illegal immigrant girls from Mexico and imprisoning them on threat of deportation by the cult. Human experiments and Satanism-inspired rituals took place at the cult, according to the mountains of evidence exposed by this historic trial of the new century. “The defendant tapped into a never-ending flow of women and money,” the prosecution said of Raniere Monday, calling him a “crime boss with no limits and no... more »
Stories About Whiteness?
For the symposium on Ken Kersch, Conservatives and the Constitution (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Ken I. Kersch After a preface and big picture chapters entitled “The Intellectual Archipelago of the Postwar American Right” and “The Alternative Tradition of Conservative Constitutional Theory,” the core substantive chapters of my new book *Conservatives and the Constitution: Imagining Constitutional Restoration in the Heyday of American Liberalism* (Cambridge University Press, 2019) are “Stories About Markets,” “Stories About Communism,” “Evangelical and Fundamentalist Christia... more »
IN IRAN, WHERE'S THE CRAZY HARD-LINER WHEN YOU NEED HIM?
We seem to be on the verge of war with Iran: The Trump administration and its domestic political allies are laying the groundwork for a possible confrontation with Iran without the explicit consent of Congress — a public relations campaign that was already well under way before top officials accused the Islamic Republic of attacking a pair of oil tankers last week in the Gulf of Oman. Over the past few months, senior Trump aides have made the case in public and private that the administration already has the legal authority to take military action against Iran, citing a law nearly t... more »
SANFL slashes Casey McElroy's six-week ban for playing in men's league
A female footballer who played in a men's South Australian country league has her suspension reduced to four weeks by an independent tribunal.
They're Still With Us
It's one thing to have a low corporate tax structure. It's something else again when corporations simply don't pay taxes. *The Toronto Star* reports that: Canadian corporations failed to pay between $9.4 billion and $11.4 billion in taxes in 2014, according to the first comprehensive analysis of the country’s corporate “tax gap” — the difference between taxes legally owed and those collected — being released today by the Canada Revenue Agency. That means 24 to 29 per cent of all the corporate income tax legally due in Canada didn't get paid that year. The country’s tax hit was re... more »
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*Harvard pulls offer to Parkland survivor* *He was the only shooting survivor who refused to blame the gun so they would have got him for something* A survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting has had his offer of admission to Harvard University withdrawn over racist comments he made two years ago. In a series of posts on Twitter, Kyle Kashuv shared several letters he received from Harvard, first notifying him his admission offer was being reconsidered in light of the comments and, later that it was being revoked. The decision stems from comments that were shared among friends... more »
The Homeless in America - Washington's Forgotten Ones
A recent report from Kaiser Health News shows us the real state of life in America for thousands of people who have not benefitted from the selective economic recovery since the Great Recession. According to KHN, homeless deaths in Los Angeles County have grown substantially over the past five years as shown on this graphic: The 918 homeless men and women who died in 2018 is up 10.1 percent on a year-over-year basis and has grown by 75.9 percent from 2014. As you can see on the graph, four out of five homeless deaths are men, however, the number of women dying has risen by 133.3 p... more »
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*Shutting down middle and blue-collar America* From Biden to Warren, Democrat president wannabes push job-killing pseudo-green policies Paul Driessen Vocal activists increasingly drive Democrat Party positions across the public policy spectrum. Print, television, social and click-bait media generally support them, while permitting little debate on liberal proposals or their potential ramifications. Even semi-moderate Joe Biden has been pressured into shifting or flipping his positions on abortion, energy, climate change and other issues, to satisfy far-left factions. Their poli... more »
New Thai Government and America's Asia "Pivot"
*June 18, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - After much uncertainty and a turbulent election, Thailand now has a new government led by its newly elected prime minister, Prayuth Chan-o-cha. This bodes well for Thailand's stability and development as well as its growing ties with its ASEAN neighbours as well as with China. For the US and its attempts to reassert "primacy" over Asia while encircling and containing the rise of China, the defeat of its "pro-democracy" proxies it is a nightmare. The Western media, their media partners in Thailand and a small army of US-funded fronts posing a... more »
New Thai Government and America's Asia "Pivot"
*June 18, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - After much uncertainty and a turbulent election, Thailand now has a new government led by its newly elected prime minister, Prayuth Chan-o-cha. This bodes well for Thailand's stability and development as well as its growing ties with its ASEAN neighbours as well as with China. For the US and its attempts to reassert "primacy" over Asia while encircling and containing the rise of China, the defeat of its "pro-democracy" proxies it is a nightmare. The Western media, their media partners in Thailand and a small army of US-funded fronts posing a... more »
MJBizConNEXT cannabis business takeaways: Part 1
(Marijuana Business Daily produced MJBizConNEXT, which took place in New Orleans last week. What follows are some of the most important business takeaways from the conference sessions. Part 2 is slated for later Tuesday, and our regularly scheduled Chart of the Week will run on Wednesday this week.) Social equity provisions in Illinois Will Illinois […] MJBizConNEXT cannabis business takeaways: Part 1 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Homelessness: the bureaucrats just don't get it
There have been many articles bewailing the increase in homelessness in West Coast cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Here's one recent report about Los Angeles. Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. The number of homeless people in Los Angeles County jumped 12 percent over the past year, officials announced Tuesday, despite *$619 million in government spending to help alleviate the problem*. The annual point-in-time count recorded nearly 59,000 homeless people countywide, with the largest number -- 36,000 -- coming from the city of Los Angeles. The Los Angele... more »
CFR’s Foreign Affairs: Not Just Trump That Is Bad — So Are the Rest of the Republicans and the Founders
[image: cfr-s-foreign-affairs-not-just-trump-that-is-bad-so-are-the-rest-of-the-republicans-and-the-founders] A cursory reading of its articles will lead to an obvious conclusion: *Foreign Affairs*, like the CFR which publishes it, is a left-wing publication.
Pelosi Promised If She Won A Majority, She Would Lower Drug Prices-- So What's The Hold Up?
*The problem: Pallone and Pelosi* Back in January, when the new Democratic majority began taking over the reins of power in Congress, there was a hopeful spate of reports on drug prices-- like this one by Maureen Groppe in *USA Today*: Democrats examine drug prices, a first step in Congress' path to cut prescription costs. Groppe reported that "reducing the cost of medicine is one of the few goals" that both Democrats and Señor Trumpanzee have named a top priority. Even "Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, the new chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has said he will try to find so... more »
The A-10 Warthog Is Simply Unstoppable (And Will Fly Until the 2030s)
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * The A-10 will continue to fly in support of America’s ground forces, thanks to the quick passing of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. *She can't be beat. * The A-10 will continue to fly in support of America’s ground forces, thanks to the quick passing of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The aircraft, which has not been manufactured since the early 1980s, is useful to the U.S. but is showing its age. Just two years ago, nearly half of the A-10 fleet was grounded. The spending plan will include money for new wings, as well as othe... more »
The Real Reason NATO Should Fear Russia's S-400 Air Force Killer
*Adam Cabot* *Security, * Not what you think. The Russian S-400 long-range surface-to-air missile system has generated much media interest since its deployment within Russian borders and abroad. It boasts of an impressive capability against a range of aerial targets including aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles and has generated controversial international sales. Reputation notwithstanding, the S-400 has not yet been tested in combat. It has been deployed in Syria whose borders have been penetrated by aerial incursions, yet it has purportedly not fired a shot. Wha... more »
This Tank Could Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And that's just for starters. The Trump administration’s plan to sell tanks, missiles and ground-launched air defenses to Taiwan embodies what might be called a strategic paradigm shift to empower the small island’s deterrence posture against an often-threatened Chinese invasion. While much existing discussion centers upon strengthening Taiwanese air, sea and undersea defenses, there also appears to be an unequivocal need for major land defenses. The existing air-sea emphasis is extremely important, yet there are certainly elements of this approach wh... more »
Forget Glock or Sig Sauer: This 100 Year Old Gun Might Be Better
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* Possible? *The response of some weapons designers might have been to develop a fully automatic gun. If one bullet wouldn’t stop the enemy, three might. That would be the argument of a disposable, consumerist culture of overabundance, but we weren’t there yet. The 1911 was frugal with the bullets, but the ones it dished out really did the job.* The 1911 is one of the most notorious handguns in history and easily the most famous in America, having seen action in every U.S. conflict since World War I. One of the most successful product designs e... more »
Acharya: string/M-theory probably implies low-energy SUSY
Bobby Acharya is a versatile fellow. Whenever you search for the author Acharya, B on Inspire, you will find out that "he" has written 1,527 papers which have earned over 161,000 citations which would trump 144,000 citations of Witten, E. Much of this weird huge number actually has some merit because Acharya is both a highly mathematical theorist – an expert in physics involving complicated extra-dimensional manifolds – as well as a member of the ATLAS experimental team at the LHC. Today, he published Supersymmetry, Ricci Flat Manifolds and the String Landscape. String theory and su... more »
The ‘Forgotten’ US Shootdown of Iranian Airliner Flight 655
Iran Air flight 655, flight of an Iranian airliner that was shot down by the missile cruiser USS Vincenneson July 3, 1988, over the Strait of Hormuz, killing all 290 people on board. The post The ‘Forgotten’ US Shootdown of Iranian Airliner Flight 655 appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
INTERVIEW: Ecuadorian diplomat Fidel Navraez on Julian Assange extradition
*SUNDAY WIRE* | Informal and candid interview with some unique insights into this historic case and a publisher now under threat of extradition to the US.
Tanker Wars: Guilty or Not, Iran’s Fate is in the Hands of Trump
*Tim Kirby* | Why would the Iranians change their strategy now in order to go on offense against an enemy they cannot defeat in direct confrontation?
Extra Time: ‘Cold War or Hot War?’ – Iran, Russia and Cyberspace
*21WIRE.TV* | A special bonus segment for our Members.... more »
Brazilian Court Freezes 36 Properties in Neymar’s Name Over Alleged Tax Evasion
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Involved in a rape charge by the model Najila Trindade, striker Neymar faces further issues with Brazilian justice. According to the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, the player had 36 properties in his name, his family or his companies’ name frozen due to a tax evasion […] The post Brazilian Court Freezes 36 Properties in Neymar’s Name Over Alleged Tax Evasion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Recipe Corner
*White Wolf Salsa* This isn't a recipe blog. But I think that it's time to post up a salsa recipe, so that you all can enjoy the best salsa for yourself. I know, "Cooking with LSP" is a favorite edition of yours and I don't intend to compete with my good friend, but I had to this once Ingredients: 1 can of whole, peeled tomatoes (big can - 102 oz) 1 medium size yellow onion 1 bunch of cilantro (bunch is a relative term, so you can use two bunches if they're small) 6 to 10 jalapeño chilis (you can add serrano chilis, habaneros, etc. up to you. You need to titrate the heat to taste.... more »
Former UEFA president Platini arrested in 2022 Qatar World Cup probe
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Former UEFA president Michel Platini is taken into custody as part of a probe into the awarding of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar.
Jury takes 15 minutes to acquit teacher who had sex with student
A high school teacher who had sex with a 16-year-old student from a North Queensland school is found not guilty of procuring a young person for carnal knowledge.
Could Tasmania be about to get a new NBL team? It's now one step closer
The Tasmanian dream of re-entering the National Basketball League could be about to become a reality after revelations NBL owner Larry Kestelman plans to purchase the Derwent Entertainment Centre.
'Screaming, buzzing and whining': Complaints prompt national review of drone noise
The buzz of drones will be the focus of a new government review, and it could mean headaches for pioneering Google-linked drone delivery.
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