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Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 20th 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 […]
Five anti-Adani protesters arrested after gluing themselves to the road
Just In - 19 hours ago
Several people are arrested and released without charge after gluing themselves to a Brisbane road during a protest against the Queensland Government's approval of the Adani coal mine.
China's Navy Is Adding Some Serious Aircraft Carrier Muscle
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* The Chinese navy could possess as many as six aircraft carriers by the mid-2030s. Here is all we know. The growing Chinese aircraft carrier fleet passed several important milestones in recent months. The People’s Liberation Army Navy operates or is building three flattops. Writing at The Diplomat, Rick Joe *provided an update* on each. CV-16 *Liaoning* is a former Ukrainian vessel that China rebuilt and commissioned in 2011. The 60,000-ton-displacement vessel launches its J-15 fighters by way of a bow ramp. “CV-16 returned to Dalian shipyard in mid... more »
Trump’s clever anti-abortion move will leave you CHEERING
This is a natural first step that presages intent in terms of legacy regulation. You really must appreciate that not only is there a real WAR going on out of sight and that the patriots are winning hugely, there is a massive agenda of legislative reform underway as well, that has to be phased in. a lot of it is already happening, but you have to lift the covers to see it. Understand that this counter revolution or GREAT AWAKENING has been planned for years going all the way back to even the assassination of JFK when the stakes became clear. Prior to all that the NAZI brain ... more »
Nxivm: How a Sex Cult Leader Seduced and Programmed His Followers
First though is that we have heard this story before. Messianic cults are not new. What is unusual here is the level of protection provided to them for so long. This supports the idea that they were deeply plugged into the apparent child sex trafficing business at the higest levels allowing them to function with impunity.. The trial is wrapping up and that will throw much of the story into the press as shown by this piece. Additional allegations have been made and these relate to obvious connections also attracting investigation. What this suggests is that this is the firs... more »
The U.S. Is Purging Chinese Cancer Researchers From Top Institutions
Actually this is about time. The West in its wisdom operated essentially a free and open exchange of ideas across the majority of platforms. That was good. Our real problem is that the Chinese CCP decided from the very beginning to cheat and to cheat on all of it. This was possible because of their manpower pool. Every student was encouraged to work with a handler even if he thought he was not. Blackmail easily changes minds after all and the handler maintains the file. Now we are applying the pain. This will and must last until the CCP is completely neutralized and this g... more »
The strange connection between Scotland and the Hillabee Creeks
*[image: The strange connection between Scotland and the Hillabee Creeks]* This provides additional cultural confirmation of the locales of the Giants which we already understood. What is fascinating is that the central axis was Georgia to Lewis in Scotland for the entire Bronze Age. Thus migrating Europeans could take ship at safe ports all along the European coast and expect to grab a ship sailing west out of Gibraltar to Georgia in particular. This went on from 2500 BC at least and peaked during the twelfth century but also continued on through to contact and likely well past.... more »
Hells Angels bikie found guilty of murder over ambush attack
Just In - 19 hours ago
The father of an Adelaide man who sustained a fatal brain injury after being ambushed outside his home declares "we got justice" after Hell's Angels bikie found guilty of murder.
Musicians break noise limit as they protest against laws they say are shutting down venues
As Canberra's music community raises fears the city could experience its own equivalent to Sydney's lock-out laws, bands gather to break noise limits in protest.
Police find teenage mother of newborn whose body was found in Newcastle backyard
The 18-year-old mother of a newborn baby boy whose body was found in a backyard on Tuesday has been found in Penrith and taken to hospital.
Widow wins right to use dead husband's sperm to conceive a second child
Widow Jennifer Gaffney wins the right to use her late husband's sperm to conceive their second child after he died suddenly on a work trip.
Four-year political storm ends, but real test for fire services reforms lies ahead
The Andrews Government will be hoping that the passage of controversial fire reforms through Parliament draw a line under a four-year political storm. But the crucial test for the changes still lies ahead, writes state political reporter Richard Willingham.
India Deploys Warships To The Persian Gulf
#IndianNavy executes 'Operation Sankalp' - Deploys INS Chennai & INS Sunayna in the Gulf of Oman, to re-assure Indian Flagged Vessels operating/ transiting through Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman following the maritime security incidents in the region 1/n (rep images) pic.twitter.com/N1Kn8AXNey — SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 20, 2019 *Hindustan Times*: *India deploys warships in Persian Gulf region* The Indian warships will “reassure Indian flagged vessels” sailing through the area, spokesperson of the Indian Navy Captain D K Sharma said. India has deployed INS Chennai and INS ...more »
Democrat Staffer Jackson Cosko Gets 4 Years in Prison for Doxxing GOP Senators During Kavanaugh Hearings
In October 2018, during the senate hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, Capitol Police arrested 27-year-old Jackson Cosko of DC for “allegedly posting private, identifying information (doxxing) about one or more United States Senators.” Accused ‘doxxer’
US Senate Votes to Block $8 Billion in Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia as Trump Pledges Veto
Trump has stated that he will veto the measure. The Senators opposing more bloodshed lack a majority to override Trump.
Oregon Senate Republicans Flee State to Thwart Vote on Cap-and-Trade Bill. Governor Dispatches Police to Arrest Them.
The bill was poised to pass in the Senate until Republican lawmakers scattered outside the state to avoid being rounded up by troopers to avoid the scheduled vote. The Republicans are calling for the vote to be put on a ballot for the citizens to decide.
Brexit: Sleepwalking
The Brexit zombie lurches forward.
China Thinks It Knows Why India's Aircraft Carrier Caught Fire
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: Indian Navy [GODL-India (https://data.gov.in/sites/default/files/Gazette_Notification_OGDL.pdf)]] Not good. *The blaze was extinguished, but not before an Indian Navy lieutenant commander, who led the firefighting effort, was overcome by fumes and later died in hospital, according to Indian media. He had gotten married just a month earlier.* India’s only aircraft carrier suffered a fire that left one sailor dead. And China, which is India’s rival, says this is because Indians aren’t competent enough to operate advanced military equipment.... more »
F-35 Killer? Check Out Russia's MiG-35 Fighter
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* [image: By Carlos Menendez San Juan - MiG-35D, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=37274345] What we can tell you. *But what exactly does “4++” mean, and is the MiG-35 really a hair’s breadth away from being considered a fifth-generation fighter?* With Russia’s MiG-29 nearing the end of its shelf life as Russia’s staple multirole fighter, the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) are taking an increasing interest in its successor: the MiG-35. For years, its manufacturer has marketed the MiG-35 as a “4++” fighter: “I would s... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 170 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
What Is a ‘Climate Refugee’ and How Many Are There?
Climate-change-induced migration is significant and set to grow. But no one seems to have any answers, save perhaps the neoliberal default, "Die sooner".
Lindsey Graham: Iran Should Be ‘Ready for Severe Pain’
Fox News Published on Jun 20, 2019 Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says Iran should be “ready for severe pain” if they continue to escalate tensions in the Middle East. end
Bill Murphy: There Are Signs The Precious Metals Manipulation IS ENDING NOW!
Bill Murphy: There Are Signs The Precious Metals Manipulation IS ENDING NOW! by https://www.silverdoctors.com/ There are lots of signs suggesting the manipulation is ending, and now, it all hinges on one single thing. Bill explains… Bill Murphy interviewed on Reluctant Preppers: – Overt smackdowns of gold as it persistently and repeatedly tests a 6-year resistance & support …
How to Detox Heavy Metals to Help End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue
By Dr. Joseph Mercola D.O., Ph.D. Detoxification is an important aspect of optimal health, but can be quite confusing, not to mention risky if done incorrectly. Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist, founder of MyersDetox.com and author of “Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue,” is a treasure trove of […] The post How to Detox Heavy Metals to Help End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue appeared first on Health Nut News.
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/21/19"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 6/21/19"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Iran shot down an American surveillance drone. Iran says it was in its airspace. The U.S. says it was over the Strait of Hormuz in international airspace. Is America going to go to war over an unmanned drone? There are many on both sides that want war and probably equally as many who don’t. Trump is calling it a “big mistake”. President Trump has instructed DHS to start removing millions of illegal aliens. The Left is up in arms about removing what some say are simply illegal voters to help them win in 2020. Is this ... more »
New York Times: President Trump Approved A Military Strike Against Iran But Then Abruptly Pulled Back
“Let’s see what happens,” President Trump said Thursday after Iran shot down an American surveillance drone. *New York Times:* *Trump Approves Strikes on Iran, but Then Abruptly Pulls Back * WASHINGTON — President Trump approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for downing an American surveillance drone, but pulled back from launching them on Thursday night after a day of escalating tensions. As late as 7 p.m., military and diplomatic officials were expecting a strike, after intense discussions and debate at the White House among the president’s top national security ...more »
The Two-State Solution Is Dead. Bloodbath Next?
It's not an exaggeration to say that the Israeli plan to force integration of Palestine will lead to a bloodbath. But what are the alternatives?
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Ever since he returned from England, Trump has been having strange dreams that disturb his easily confused mind. One morning he even got up and fired his pollsters when he didn't like what they were telling him. The news was like a bad dream. Now, he doesn't like what his nocturnal dreams tell him either. He's fearful, fearful of losing the 2020 election and having to deal with a transition team. Don't say 'transition' around Donnie.
US Prepped for Strikes on Iran Before Approval Was Withdrawn
A U.S. official said the military made preparations for limited strikes on Iran in retaliation for the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, but approval was abruptly withdrawn before the attacks were launched.
"I Know Which Country The U.S. Will Attempt To Invade Next"
*"I Know Which Country The U.S. Attempt To Will Invade Next"* by Lee Camp “By the end of this column, it will be clear which country the United States will attempt to invade and topple next. Or failing that, it will be clear which country our military-intelligence-industrial complex will be aching to invade next. We all want to know why America does what it does. And I don’t mean why Americans do what we do. I think that question still will be pondered eons from now by a future professor showing his students a video mind-meld of present-day UFC fighters booting each other in the he... more »
McAllister et al.: weak gravity makes some low-volume cycles mandatory
Out of the 14 new primarily hep-th papers today, about 8 (a majority) may be counted as "string theory" which is great. Even more impressively, 4 papers are about Calabi-Yau manifolds. Let me look at the first one – which was posted at 18:00:00 UTC, guaranteeing the first place. These guys may have mastered the correct calculation of the delay after you press the enter key and after the packets get to the arXiv. A counting problem involving the Calabi-Yau manifolds is one of the most popular examples of the deep implications that string theory has for the world of mathematics. A rea... more »
Chinese President Xi Continues His State Visit To North Korea
*Daily Mail:* *Hundreds of thousands of Pyongyang residents line up the streets to welcome China's President Xi as he arrives in North Korea to hold talks with Kim Jong-un ahead of meeting with US President Trump at G20* * China's President Xi landed in Pyongyang today for a two-day state visit to N. Korea to meet with Kim Jong-un * Footage from Chinese state media shows residents passionately waving fake flowers to welcome President Xi * Xi and Kim reportedly greeted the public from a limousine before being saluted at Kim Il-sung's mausoleum * Trip comes days before the Chinese ... more »
Discords With US Are More Than Moving Parts In A Transactional Relationship
The Indian analysts view US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s forthcoming visit to New Delhi early next week through the looking glass of the ‘tariff war’ between the two countries and / or India’s purchase of the S-400 anti-ballistic missile system from Russia. However, this gives a tunnel vision. The […]
'It's a rushed process': Tasmanian Housing solution angers neighbours
Residents in Huntingfield, south of Hobart, are angry about a lack of consultation for an affordable housing project over their back fence.
Knoll taking Adelaide's public transport back to the future
Road investment trumps rail when it comes to Adelaide's public transport future, according to Transport Minister Stephan Knoll, a position reiterated by this week's SA budget.
'Disgusting': Rapist who exposed himself to 12yo girl while on parole has jail sentence extended
A serial sex offender and convicted rapist is sentenced to an additional 18 months behind bars, after exposing himself to a child while on he was parole for other sex offences.
Adelaide doctor grows skin in a lab to treat burns victim in world-first
A man who suffered horrific burns to 95 per cent of his body survives his injuries after receiving world-first treatment in Adelaide, which included cutting away his burns and covering his wounds with skin grown in a lab.
Inmate 'not sorry' for turning cellmate's forehead into 'Islamic State sketch pad'
An inmate tells a Sydney court he's "not sorry" for carving an Islamic State inspired slogan into his cellmate's head, after again refusing to stand for the judge.
'They have been risible': Louis Theroux's warning as far right moves mainstream
The award-winning filmmaker shares his thoughts on the rise of extremism in society and press freedom ahead of his upcoming Australian stage tour next year.
'Cocked and loaded to retaliate': Trump confirms he called off Iran attack
The US President tweets the country was "cocked and loaded" and within 10 minutes of attacking Iran but says he called the operation off when he was told how many people would die as a result.
'I must embrace my darkness': Graphic details of Bedford mass killings revealed
A Perth father puts his head in his hands and covers his ears as a court hears how he repeatedly stabbed his three young daughters, his partner and her mother after making plans in a journal about "eliminating" his family.
Financial regulator warns that firms ignoring climate change may face their own 'Kodak moment'
One of Australia's leading financial regulators warns businesses that conservative bodies with 'barely a hipster beard…between them' agree that climate change is a financial risk.
Margaret Pomeranz remembers passion and enthusiasm of former Movie Show co-host
Just In - 22 hours ago
Australian film critic Bill Collins, known as "Mr Movies", dies in his sleep aged 84 after a 55-year career that began on the ABC's Roundabout program in 1963.
'Somebody knows something': Father pleads for help after son's body found in sewage tank
The father of a man whose body was found in a sewage tank on Brisbane's bayside says his son was "no angel", but is pleading with the public for any information into the 45-year-old's death.
Man jailed for filming up skirt of child confesses to at least 100 more 'upskirting' crimes
An Adelaide man is jailed for at least 15 months for trying to film up the dress of a child in the toy section of a department store. He later confessed to committing at least 100 "upskirting" crimes.
Oscar-nominated drama hitches real-life painter to far-fetched melodrama
Never Look Away uses the biography and paintings of Gerhard Richter *—* but ties them to an overwrought tale of war, political repression and creative genius.
Secret Societies, Cybernetics & Mass Mind Control
The following article is by Dean Henderson and was originally published on his excellent lefthook blog. In 1946, the British Crown’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) convened a meeting with the US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) at which the group launched Operation Ultra. With confiscated German & Japanese gold, the group launched a series of … The post Secret Societies, Cybernetics & Mass Mind Control appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Tweets For Today
Iran and the U.S. are disputing the location where a $100 million U.S. drone was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz. The incident immediately heightened the ongoing tensions in the region. https://t.co/lRUxdNmosN pic.twitter.com/q6oJAUePkH — AP Graphics (@APGraphics) June 20, 2019 #UPDATE Hong Kong protesters block main highway outside parliament during a demonstration over the pro-Beijing government's refusal to withdraw a proposed law that would enable extraditions to the Chinese mainland pic.twitter.com/HjiLAVrwd4 — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 21, 2019 Chinese President Xi... more »
“Make Easy Money AND Forever War!”
*“Make Easy Money AND Forever War!”* by David Stockman “The primary aim of modern warfare (in accordance with the principles of DOUBLETHINK, this aim is simultaneously recognized and not recognized by the directing brains of the Inner Party) is to use up the products of the machine without raising the general standard of living.” – George Orwell, "1984" (1949) “Within seconds of its release, Wall Street heavyweights noted the absence of the word “patient” from a key passage in the official Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement for the June 18-19 meeting. And, of course, eq... more »
Merge an AR-15 and a Gun and You Get This: Meet the AR-556
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: Ruger] We take a look. *The AR-556 has all of the benefits of any other AR-15 style weapon, including semi-automatic operation, the same method of operation, and the same procedures for clearing a jammed weapon. * Ruger’s AR-556 pistol, a short-barreled AR-15 designed for one or two-handed operation, delivers rifle-level performance in a pistol-sized configuration. The AR-15 rifle, or ArmaLite Rifle-15, was developed by Eugene Stoner as a potential military firearm. The AR-15, first adopted by the U.S. Air Force and later by the ... more »
Report: Yemen War Death Toll Approaching 100,000
A man walks through the rubble of an air strike on a college in Saada, Yemen.Naif Rahma / Reuters *The Guardian:* *Human cost of Yemen war laid bare as the death toll nears 100,000* Report outlines the war’s impact on civilians as well as fighters as the researchers call for resolution to conflict. As the court of appeal prepares to rule on the legitimacy of the British government’s continued supply of weapons to the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, new figures show the conflict’s total death toll is fast approaching the 100,000 mark. With no clear resolution in sight, the ... more »
Breaking: Trump reportedly calls off military strikes on Iran
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump has allegedly called off the strikes he apparently ordered on Thursday, the New York Times reported. The New York Times first claimed that Trump ordered strikes on Iranian missile systems after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) downed an unmanned $130-million surveillance drone. However, Trump allegedly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army troops attempt to put out fires in Al-Qamishli: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – The wide-spread fires in northeastern Syria have reached the Al-Qamishli Airport, prompting the Syrian military to help suppress flames. In a video released on June 19th, the Syrian Army can be seen helping put out the massive fire around the Al-Qamishli Airport: Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, “I Want A Lot”
*“I Want A Lot”* "You see, I want a lot. Perhaps I want everything: the darkness that comes with every infinite fall and the shivering blaze of every step up. So many live on and want nothing and are raised to the rank of prince by the slippery ease of their light judgments. But what you love to see are faces that so work and feel thirst... You have not grown old, and it is not too late to dive into your increasing depths where life calmly gives out its own secret." - Rainer Maria Rilke
June 21st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #883
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday June 21st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
“The General And The Particular”
*“The General And The Particular”* by Chet Raymo “Of the fundamental particles of which the world is made, each one is identical to all others of its species. Every electron is a clone of every other electron. Every proton is interchangeable with every other. And the laws by which the fundamental particles interact and bind are fixed and immutable. Physics would not be possible if there were not an elemental sameness to the world, a concrete block redundancy. As a young man I was trained as a physicist. I was taught to revel in the general, to see through the particulars to the sam... more »
“Choices…”
"The human life is made up of choices. Yes or no. In or out. Up or down. And then there are the choices that matter. Love or hate. To be a hero or to be a coward. To fight or to give in. To live. Or die. Live or die. That's the important choice. And it's not always in our hands." -
Congressional duo continues push for switch to single food safety agency
Describing the U.S. food safety system as “hopelessly fragmented and outdated,” a congresswoman is pushing for the creation of a single federal agency to secure the nation’s food supply. Currently the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture each have jurisdiction over food, with the FDA responsible for everything except meat, poultry... Continue Reading
Advisory committee will hear from the public about dietary guidelines at two meetings
Anyone who wants to get a toe in the quinquennial task of writing dietary guidelines for the government to pass along to people only has two more chances. The official public comment period ended on March 30 after collecting 6,069 submissions. The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee plans to hear from the public at two... Continue Reading
Shameful sound of silence endangering public health
Contributed Opinion Editors Note: This article first appeared in the Daily Mail and is republished here with the permission of Hugh Pennington. Almost two weeks have passed since news emerged of a Listeria outbreak linked to ready-made sandwiches provided to patients in hospitals. Yet until yesterday (June 18) we had been told absolutely nothing beyond... Continue Reading
Data shows experimental botulism antitoxin highly effective in adults
A study shows promise for future victims of botulism poisoning, which is a particularly dangerous foodborne illness that can quickly paralyze respiratory muscles causing suffocation. The botulism antitoxin heptavalent (BAT) therapy described in a new post-licensure study greatly reduced length and severity of symptoms in adults infected with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. The length of time... Continue Reading
Lactalis issues three recalls in a week for different incidents
Lactalis has made three separate recalls in the space of one week in England and Australia. The recall in England involves a cheese potentially containing Listeria monocytogenes. Two recalls in Australia of milk are because of chemical contamination and E. coli. In England, Lactalis McLelland Ltd. recalled “Galloway Colored Medium Grated Cheddar” because it might... Continue Reading
STEC found in beef and lamb in Iceland
Shiga toxin producing E. coli has been detected in 30 percent of lamb samples and 11.5 percent of beef samples tested, according to the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST). It is the first time such screening in sheep and cattle meat has been done in Iceland. Of 148 samples of Icelandic sheep meat, 44... Continue Reading
Musical Interlude: Alan Parsons Project, "Old and Wise"
Alan Parsons Project, "Old and Wise"
Bette Midler: Sarah Huckabee Sanders Is ‘Milkmaid’ Who ‘Slung S**t’
By Corinne Weaver ~ Editor’s Note: Inappropriate content Bette Midler apparently has a new career as a limerick writer. She’s using it as a weapon on the people she hates the most: the Trump administration. The actress who considers herself a feminist does not consider her own words to be demeaning to women. In her […]
New York State’s Energy Future: Lighting Candles?
By Craig Rucker ~ The New York State Legislature just passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expected to sign the bill into law. This measure contains new mandates for the state to eliminate net carbon emissions in the next thirty years, by 2050, equal to just 15 percent of […]
A Happening
Plus one other article: America’s Concentration Camps ~ Gary Bauer ~ It is hard to describe Tuesday night’s massive Trump rally and reelection announcement in Orlando, Florida. The Amway Center arena was packed with 20,000+ cheering supporters. Tens of thousands more had requested tickets, but there was no space. The election is still […]
Peace Cross Honoring War Dead Can Stay, High Court Rules
By Fred Lucas ~ The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Thursday that a cross-shaped war memorial on public land in Maryland doesn’t violate the Constitution. In the case of American Legion v. the American Humanist Association, the atheist group had sued seeking removal of the 40-foot Peace Cross in Prince George’s County—just outside Washington, D.C.—contending that […]
Picture Of The Day
Internally displaced Afghan girl carries a child near their shelter at a refugee camp on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, June 20. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Far from home on World Refugee Day* (Reuters).
“A Look to the Heavens”
“Big, bright, beautiful spiral, Messier 106 dominates this cosmic vista. The nearly two degree wide telescopic field of view looks toward the well-trained constellation Canes Venatici, near the handle of the Big Dipper. Also known as NGC 4258, M106 is about 80,000 light-years across and 23.5 million light-years away, the largest member of the Canes II galaxy group. *Click image for larger size.* For a far away galaxy, the distance to M106 is well-known in part because it can be directly measured by tracking this galaxy's remarkable maser, or microwave laser emission. Very rare but n... more »
"On Inevitability, Beauty, Truth, & Experience"
*"On Inevitability, Beauty, Truth, & Experience"* By Doug “Uncola” Lynn “If we focus on fighting death, we can only lose… If we focus on living life, we can only win.” – Source "For many years, I’ve held on to the feeling of invincibility I’ve known all of my life. Like the sense one has before a test when they just know they have a better-than-average chance of coming up aces; of being prepared to rise above the challenge and feeling lucky at the same time. Even when I went through a bout of depression and paralysis several years ago – it was, in part, because I was angry that the ... more »
“What Foolish Obliviousness…”
"What, then, is the reason for this? Your sort live as if you're going to live forever, your own human frailty never enters your head, you don't keep an eye on how much time has passed already. You waste time as if it comes from a source full to overflowing, when all the while that very day which is given over to someone or something may be your last. You're like ordinary mortals in fearing everything, you're like immortals in coveting everything. You'll hear many say: “After my fiftieth year I'll retire to a life of leisure; my sixtieth year will bring release from all my duties." ... more »
On Ayn Rand’s Attacks on Past Philosophers
You can learn a lot about a philosopher’s agenda by looking at the philosophers that he or she attacks. A philosopher who is lusting for glory will attack the most popular and powerful philosophers with the hope that by vanquishing the reigning emperors in the history of philosophy he will prove his own mettle as a philosophical warrior and make himself relevant in the eyes of his contemporaries and posterity. Ayn Rand, I believe, was lusting for glory when in the 1960s she aimed her bazooka at Plato, David Hume, and most importantly, Immanuel Kant. Unfortunately, her plan backfired... more »
Free Download: Seneca, “The Shortness of Life”
“*The Shortness of Life: Seneca on Busyness * *And the Art of Living Wide Rather Than Living Long"* by Maria Popova “How we spend our days,” Annie Dillard memorably wrote in her soul-stretching meditation on the life of presence, “is, of course, how we spend our lives.” And yet most of us spend our days in what Kierkegaard believed to be our greatest source of unhappiness — a refusal to recognize that “busy is a decision” and that presence is infinitely more rewarding than productivity. I frequently worry that being productive is the surest way to lull ourselves into a trance of pas... more »
U.S. Senate Votes To Block Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia
*Politico: **Senate rebukes Trump with vote to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE* The Senate voted to block arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, rebuking President Donald Trump’s foreign policy in the aftermath of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump, whose administration signaled it would bypass congressional opposition to the sale of arms, is expected to veto the Senate's resolutions. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* It will be vetoed by President Trump *More News On The U.S. Senate Voting To Block Arms Sales To Saudi Arabia* ... more »
There Are 10,000 Spies In Washington, 100,000 In The U.S.-- How Many Are Part Of The Trump Regime?
*The Enemy Within* was a good spy series that got cancelled after one season. Bummer. But in the intro claimed there are 100,000 spies living in the U.S. That always kind of fascinated me every time I watched an episode. I mean, that seems like a lot of spies. This week WTOP reported-- like in real life-- that there are 10,000 spies (give or take) in the DC area. And I bet they're not talking about Trump or Kushner-in-law, although,...maybe they are. "Woven into that orderly bedlam of DC, wrote J.J. Green, "are sophisticated networks of foreign nationals whose sole purpose is to s... more »
Books that Tell a Different Story
A compilation of books by Peter F Gill. “Searching for the Catastrophe Signal: The origins of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change” Bernie Lewin, GWPF 2017 ISBN 978-0-9931189-9-9 “Climate Change the Facts 2017” Multiple authors edited by Jennifer Marohasy, Institute of Public Affairs, Connor Court Publishing Pty Ltd., 2017 ISBN 978-0-909536-03-9 “Climate Change Delusion and […]
Canopy Growth reports increased marijuana revenue, mounting losses
Canopy Growth, the Ontario-based marijuana firm, reported net revenue of 94.1 million Canadian dollars ($71.5 million) for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Mar. 31, up from CA$22.8 million in the same period a year ago. Net loss for the quarter was CA$323.4 million compared with CA$54.4 million a year ago. Full fiscal year net revenue […] Canopy Growth reports increased marijuana revenue, mounting losses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Thirty-eight people dead after flu grips Queensland
More than 1 million vaccinations have been deployed across the state as Queenslanders brace for a bad flu season but the number of confirmed cases is already four times the five-year average for this time of year.
William Tyrrell case detective charged with misconduct
High-profile former homicide detective Gary Jubelin, who led the investigation into the disappearance of William Tyrrell, is charged with misconduct offences.
Feature Documentary — The LaRouche Case: Robert Mueller's First Hit Job
New International Economic Order LaRouche Case—Robert Mueller's First Hit Job Video of LaRouche Case—Robert Mueller's First Hit Job The use of a political hitmen—acting at the behest of the British government and the White House—didn’t start with Donald Trump. Now, as a reckoning begins to occur for those who sought to take out the President, that reckoning must include the exoneration of Lyndon LaRouche if it is to be true and faithful to the cause of justice and freedom in the United States. Sign the petition for Lyndon LaRouche's exoneration. LaRouche, a genius and a visi... more »
Senator Josh Hawley Proposes Legislation to Bring Transparency and Accountability to Big Tech for Political Censorship
Senator Josh Hawley authored a bill to end immunity granted to tech companies under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act that shields them from publisher liability lawsuits if the companies provide an open public forum. Unfortunately, the big tech companies have engaged in political censorship.
SEC lowers the hammer on Far East Manipulative Scheme
SEC Freezes Assets in International Manipulative Trading Scheme Medico International, Inc. SEC Press Release June 20, 2019 The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced charges against five foreign traders for executing illegal matched trades in the stock of Medico International, Inc. (MDDT). The SEC also obtained an emergency court order freezing assets held in brokerage accounts of the defendants, including approximately $144,000 that otherwise could have been wired offshore, and hundreds of thousands of shares of MDDT stock. According to the SEC’s complaint filed in th... more »
Murmillo
*Headgear - SPQR* It's called a "*Cassis Crista*", the bronze helmet of a Roman 'Murmillo' gladiator, circa 1st century AD. Murmillo's were very heavily armed gladiators, and were a class of heavily armed warriors. They were matched against other gladiators and seldom lost the match.
Do Drones Dream Of Electric War Crimes?
They strip the earth of minerals to fill the skies with metal birds. Minerals drop explosive minerals onto organic matter with faces and feelings, and eyes are ripped from heads and fingers are ripped from hands and limbs are ripped from torsos and insides are […]
‘Thousands Storm Georgian Parliament’ Over Visit Of Russian MP
*The Guardian*: *Dozens injured after Georgia police fire rubber bullets at demonstrators* The unrest was sparked by the appearance of a Russian MP, who was allowed to chair a session of parliament Police in Georgia used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to stop protesters storming the country’s parliament early on Friday, leaving dozens requiring medical treatment. Thirty-nine police officers and 30 civilians had been treated in hospital for injuries after the clashes, with the number likely to rise, said David Sergeenko, an adviser to the prime minister. Thousands had ... more »
The Jackboots Are Coming: Mass Arrests, Power Grabs and the Politics of Fear
*John W. Whitehed* - You can’t claim to value freedom if you allow the government to operate like a dictatorship.
Judge says surgeon was 'lying through his teeth' to cover up sexual abuse of woman on hospital bed
A Sri Lankan doctor is sentenced to three years in prison and faces deportation for sexually assaulting a patient at WA's Bunbury Regional Hospital, an act described by a judge as a "gross breach of trust".
Clean power to overtake fossil fuels in Britain in 2019
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The United Kingdom, the birthplace of coal power, is set this year to use more electricity from zero-carbon sources such as wind, solar and nuclear than from fossil fuel plants for the first time.
'Astonished': Importer of ACT's 'largest' drug haul could be out within months of sentence
A man who admitted to bringing hundreds of kilograms of MDMA into Australia, under the guise of importing pool chemicals, could be released from prison within months after being sentenced in the ACT Supreme Court.
'Crime Stoppers for tax' flooded with tips as ATO targets black economy
The ATO reports an almost doubling in tip-offs from the public about suspected tax evasion, as it pushes to retrieve more money from the $50 billion black economy.
Below-best Warner still does damage for Australia at World Cup
He's just made 166, he's averaging a tick under 90 so far at the Cricket World Cup. But there's still something not right with David Warner's batting, writes Geoff Lemon.
How an 'idiot stooge from Stanmore' became an unlikely television legend
The Fat Pizza and Housos star had an unorthodox path to fame, via boxing, the Army Reserves and a stint at the ABC. It taught him a lot about embracing difference.
Diplomatic intelligence
Andrew Selth's recollections of the hazards of the rumour mill in Ne Win-era Myanmar. The post Diplomatic intelligence appeared first on New Mandala.
They’re Calling It A “Bloodbath” For The $800 Billion Trucking Industry As US Economy Collapses
They’re Calling It A “Bloodbath” For The $800 Billion Trucking Industry As US Economy Collapses by Michael Snyder, http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/ The U.S. trucking industry has not experienced a downturn of this magnitude since the last financial crisis, and this is one of the clearest signs yet that the U.S. economy is steamrolling into a severe economic downturn. …
Trump Taking US on Dangerous Path with Hateful Rhetoric: Analyst
Press TV Published on Jun 20, 2019 US President Donald Trump’s political rhetoric has put the United States on a dangerous path, says and American analyst. Myles Hoenig, a former US congressional candidate, said Trump used hateful language to “dehumanize” his opponents without paying much attention to the possible consequences of his words. end
UK Arms Sales to Saudis Are Okay Since It Doesn’t Choose the Targets?
RT Published on Jun 20, 2019 In a legal challenge brought by anti-arms trade campaigners, three of the UK’s top judges concluded that it was “irrational and unlawful” of the government to allow arms sales to Saudi Arabia without making proper checks. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9wpb end
‘It Was to Blame Russia from the Beginning’: Malaysia PM Fires Back at MH17 Probe
‘It Was to Blame Russia from the Beginning’: Malaysia PM Fires Back at MH17 Probe by https://www.rt.com/ Malaysia is “unhappy” about the findings of the Dutch-led inquiry into the MH17 crash, which pointed the finger at Russia even before the probe began, the country’s PM said, noting that there was more politics than fact-finding. – …
Japanese and German Doubts on U.S. Drumbeat Towards Iran War
Japanese and German Doubts on U.S. Drumbeat Towards Iran War by GARY LEUPP, https://www.counterpunch.org/ Japan since 1945 has been the most abjectly deferential of U.S. allies, even more so than the U.K. Tokyo rarely strays far from Washington’s line on any global issue. It notoriously supported the Iraq wars if 1991 and 2003-present, both based …
Drones, F-35s Feature in Israel’s Largest Military Drill in Years as Iran Tensions Rise
Drones, F-35s Feature in Israel’s Largest Military Drill in Years as Iran Tensions Rise by https://www.rt.com/ Israel has held its largest military drill in years, simulating war with an unnamed “challenging and responsive” enemy amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, a conflict it has long cheered from the sidelines. – The massive four-day …
Israel Prepares for an All Out ‘Multi-Front’ War
Israel Prepares for an All Out ‘Multi-Front’ War by https://www.tv7israelnews.com/ The Israeli Air Force concluded a vast military exercise last night, designed to simulate an all-out war in multiple theaters of operation. In the course of the exercise, which began on Sunday, the Air Force tested its readiness for war, including against “state actors that …
Wars and Rumors of Wars: War Planners and Politicians Convene in White House Over Iran
TruNews Streamed live 4 hours ago Today on TRUNEWS we discuss the inflammatory incident involving the downing of a U.S. spy drone by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, and the prospect that this attack will be used to start the war with Tehran. Rick Wiles, Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart, Kerry Kinsey. Airdate June 20, …
Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP: ‘Yemen War is a BRITISH WAR’ (Court Rules UK Saudi Arms Sales are ILLEGAL)
goingundergroundRT Published on Jun 20, 2019 Going Underground’s Farhaan Ahmed speaks to Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP on the court appeal decision which has declared UK Arms sales to Saudi Arabia ‘unlawful’ end
FedRes Readies Markets for July Rate Cut
Peter Schiff Published on Jun 19, 2019 The Peter Schiff Show Podcast – Episode 476 Recorded June 19, 2019 Fed Tweaking Language to Officially Adopt Easing Bias – Keeping with its tradition of having a tendency to act incrementally, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee today announced that it was leaving interest rates unchanged – …
Guaido’s Party Caught Embezzling US ‘Humanitarian Aid’ Cash
RT Published on Jun 19, 2019 Millions of dollars raised for “freedom and democracy” in #Venezuela ended up spent in Colombia by the aides of US-backed opposition leader #JuanGuaido, and were #exposed by Colombian spies in yet another blow to his cause. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9wm7 end
JP Morgan SPRING-LOADED for an Explosive Move in Gold – Ted Butler
Crush The Street Published on Jun 16, 2019 In this critical interview, Ted Butler delivers the truth regarding the Gold & Silver markets and who is pulling the strings and stunting all major bullish moves. We look at key influencers ranging from Central Banks, Trump and paper suppression! TOPICS IN THIS INTERVIEW: – 01:05 Gold …
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