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Russia's New Military Drone Looks Like An Owl
Marina Lystseva / TASS *Moscow Times:* *This New Russian Spy Drone Looks a Lot Like an Owl* *Russia has unveiled a combat surveillance drone intended to resemble a menacing owl spreading its wings.* The avian imposter was showcased at the Defense Ministry’s annual military expo in the outskirts of Moscow on Tuesday. Footage from the event published by the ministry’s Zvezda news channel show the remote-controlled wheeled drone rolling across a grassy field before takeoff. The owl drone is equipped with a laser beam to guide artillery and aviation, the channel reported. *Read mor... more »
Double trouble for Tassie devils battling second transmissible cancer
Male Tasmanian devils are more commonly infected with devil facial tumour 2, which is putting even more pressure on the endangered species, a new study finds.
Move over Ash Barty, meet Queensland's other world number one
As Ash Barty looks to Wimbledon, another Ipswich local is preparing to defend his world title and has advice for his Queensland counterpart.
With two bung knees and pushing 30, Naitanui's new deal is still worth the risk for West Coast
The Eagles are showing faith in a 29-year-old veteran with two rebuilt knees who has played just 15 of their last 62 matches — simply because he remains an important piece of their puzzle, writes Tom Wildie.
A 'squabble over the scraps' shows just how far the WA National Party has fallen from grace
A decade ago, the Nationals were on top of the world of WA politics after then leader Brendon Grylls led the party to kingmaker status, but the ugly antics of this week shows its position today could hardly be more different, writes Jacob Kagi.
Man charged with murder after woman's body found in Melbourne
Just In - 7 hours ago
A 33-year-old man is charged with murder after a woman's body was found at a property in Melbourne's south-east.
Live: NSW Now: Anita Cobby murderer bashed in jail, three children die in house fire
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* One of the five men convicted of the 1986 murder of Sydney nurse Anita Cobby is bashed in jail, while three children die in a ferocious house fire in the NSW Hunter Valley.
'They just don't give a s***': Abuse of bus drivers taking heavy toll
Bus drivers used to receive respectful thanks at the end of a quiet ride, but these days some say they work in fear of being punched, stabbed, screamed at or spat on.
Trump fires back at Iran's 'very ignorant and insulting statement'
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US President Donald Trump threatens to respond to any Iranian attack on American assets "with great and overwhelming force", after Tehran condemns the latest US sanctions and calls White House actions "mentally retarded".
Financial stress and people who 'don't believe in paying rates' hit Top End councils
The number of property owners falling behind with their payments nearly doubles in Darwin and Palmerston over the past four years.
Former NT top cop due to be released from home detention
Former Northern Territory police commissioner John McRoberts is due to be released from home detention today, after serving part of his prison sentence at a Darwin residence with an electronic monitoring bracelet.
How fast is too fast? Paraplegic man pulled over by police for hotted-up wheelchair
An Alice Springs paraplegic man is pulled over by police for using a NDIS-funded wheelchair aid deemed illegal in the Northern Territory.
Concrete monstrosities? Adelaide's brutalist buildings celebrated in London
While Adelaide prides itself on its Parisian-style boulevards, its brutalist tower blocks are more divisive — but one architecture aficionado has travelled to London to inspire love for his city's monuments to concrete before they disappear.
Child wandered from Canberra childcare centre, 'ran across road' before being found by stranger
Two years of investigations into preschools and early childhood centres in Canberra reveal widespread understaffing and serious safety incidents, including one where a child wandered away from the centre and ran across a road unnoticed.
The history of the working dog, an 'indispensable' Aussie icon
Few images are ingrained in the national psyche like that of the farmer and their loyal canine sidekick, and with more than 270,000 dogs working across rural Australia, they are far more than just a figment of our collective imagination.
Inner city prime real estate sits vacant for years as Queensland Government changes plans
It will cost almost $3 million more than originally intended and won't be finished until the end of next year, but the grand plan for Brisbane's new riverfront park at South Bank can finally be revealed.
Tasmania could become first state to criminalise 'gender normalisation' surgeries
Performing sex-assignment surgery on intersex children without their consent could be criminalised in Tasmania if the State Government accepts a new law proposal.
250 migrant children in overcrowded US border facility removed due to poor conditions
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Nearly 250 migrant children are relocated to shelters from an overcrowded Texas border patrol station in the US, where lawyers say they have been held for weeks in dirty conditions without adequate food and water.
'The first lady loves her': Melania aide becomes Donald Trump's new press secretary
Just In - 7 hours ago
Stephanie Grisham has been with the Trump team since 2015 and will begin official duties as White House press secretary and communications director on a trip to Japan and South Korea with the US President.
Lamar W. Hankins : Reflections on patriotism, July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2019
Only by helping create the change that makes liberty and equality possible can I feel patriotic. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | June 26, 2019 “A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, … finish reading Lamar W. Hankins : Reflections on patriotism, July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2019
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Angola Anthem’ By Dr. John
Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., known in the world of music as Dr. John, died on June 6. His hometown of New Orleans bid farewell to the musician last Saturday and paraded through the streets with brass bands playing in his honor as his casket was taken by a horse carriage The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Angola Anthem’ By Dr. John appeared first on Shadowproof.
world news
* The* operation is being organised by Unit 400, a highly specialised section of the Quds Force which is run by Hamed Abdollahi, a veteran Republican Guard officers who was designated by the US as supporting terrorist activity in 2012. The African cell is said to be run by Ali Parhoon, another senior Iranian officer in Unit 400. Details of the terror cell’s existence were uncovered following a series of arrests in Chad in April. Investigators found that Iran was behind the recruitment and training of men between the ages of 25-35 with the aim of committing terror attacks against... more »
Gas Heats the Eastern Mediterranean
*We've talked this topic previously. On many an occasion. Over a time span of about 7-8 years.* *One of the more recent posts is this one from earlier this year* - Mediterranean Hot Zone- Danger Abounds *And a couple from 2017 * - Eastern Mediterranean May Be Scene of First Conflict of 2018 - Greece, Israel (Stars Aligned?), Italy, Cyprus to Discuss East Mediterranean Pipeline Onto the this latest information*MEI- Gas Heats the Mediterranean* *Competition for security and energy is at the center of recent developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. Countries from Egypt ... more »
Google “prevent next Trump situation for fairness” in 2020 Elections
Google is so threatened by the revelations of Project Veritas that videos posting their video or any of its part have all been scrubbed from YouTube. View NOW before this one is also removed completely. – – SEE THE VIDEO ON THEIR WEBSITE HERE.
Can parks help cities fight crime?
S. Scott Ogletree, PhD Candidate and Researcher in Parks and Conservation, Clemson University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
Some parks reduce violence in the local vicinity. Other parks attract crime. The difference has to do with how these urban green spaces are designed, programmed and managed, experts say.
'Unskilled' immigrants help to ease the pain of dying Americans
Cati Coe, Professor of Anthropology, Rutgers University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
More than one-quarter of home care workers are born outside of the U.S. Stricter immigration laws could make it harder to find people to do this aide work.
Japan: G20 Leaders' Summit to focus on free trade
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 Under Japan, G20 focuses on fixing current account imbalances with multilateral policy coordination not bilateral trade deals.
Thai CSOs' proposition against IP enforcement in the RCEP negotiation
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 FTA Watch would like to urge the Thai negotiation team for the RCEP to have a strong position to reject proposals on Intellectual Property Enforcement chapter.
Colombia: Air Traffic Controller Discloses Warplane UFO Chase Over Bogotá
*Source: Luis Emilio Annino - ORBITA CERODate: 06.25.2019Article by Cristián Avila Jiménez* *Colombia: Air Traffic Controller Discloses Warplane UFO Chase Over Bogotá* A FAC (Colombian Air Force) T-33 tried to reach the object, but was faster. Occurred in 1964. *"El Dorado Tower, I have it in sight. I'm flying in pursuit. Requesting flyover authorization."* The Air Force T-33, registration 2072, had commenced a visual flight from the Palanquero military facility in Puerto Salgar, Cundinamarca, heading toward Bogotá's El Dorado airport, where certain anomalies had been recorde... more »
Report Examines MSI Study-Abroad Disparities
The Center for Minority Serving Institutions, in partnership with the Council on International Educational Exchange, has published a report highlighting challenges that dissuade students at minority serving institutions from studying abroad, including cost, culture, and curriculum. The report, titled “Diversifying Study Abroad and Expanding Equity for Minority Serving Institutions,” highlights the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship, […]
Due Process for Guantanamo Detainees: The D.C. Circuit Rules in Qassim
D.C. Federal Courthouse Source: Wikimedia Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit returned to the question of the constitutional rights possessed by the detainees remaining at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In particular, Khalid Ahmed Qassim asserted a Fifth Amendment due process right to see the classified information that allegedly supports his detention. The court walked away from prior sweeping language it used saying that the detainees have no due process rights, and held that such rights may apply in a habeas proceeding. To understand the issu... more »
The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters Will Not Meet Its Readiness Goals
Lockheed Martin *David Axe, National Interest:* *The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters Have a Problem* *Air Force stealth fighters won’t meet the 80-percent readiness goal that former defense secretary Jim Mattis decreed before quitting the Defense Department. * The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor stealth fighters won’t meet the 80-percent readiness goal that former defense secretary Jim Mattis decreed before quitting the Defense Department in protest of Pres. Donald Trump’s foreign policy in January 2019. Mattis had mandated all Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corp...more »
A Saturn V LEGO Set, a Moon Images Exhibit and New Science Books
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-saturn-v-lego-set-a-moon-images-exhibit-and-new-science-books/ Advertisements
Ecuador ‘allows US military planes to use #Galapagos island airfield’
BBC News – Ecuador ‘allows US military planes to use Galapagos island airfield’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48663283
New Technique Maps RNAs in Cells Without a Microscope.
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/new-technique-maps-rnas-in-cells-without-a-microscope-66029?utm_content=94660657&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-212009668822281
“The Unknown Question” –The End of Spacetime.
https://dailygalaxy.com/2019/06/the-unknown-question-the-end-of-spacetime/
7 Myths About Health That Were Successfully Debunked by Modern Scientists
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/7-myths-about-health-that-were-successfully-debunked-by-modern-scientists-631560/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion?
BBC News – The Arab world in seven charts: Are Arabs turning their backs on religion? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48703377
Growing Up With Animals Dramatically Reduces Asthma and Allergies
A child’s risk of developing asthma is the smaller the more the microbiota of the child’s home resembles that of a farm house. This was shown by a study conducted by the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) that analyzed indoor microbiota from 400 Finnish and 1,000 German homes. Studies show that allergies […] The post Growing Up With Animals Dramatically Reduces Asthma and Allergies appeared first on Health Nut News.
How to Make a Homemade Mosquito Repellent That Works
If you loathe mosquitoes, you’re not alone. Mosquitoes can be pesky, buzzing, blood-sucking summer burdens, especially if you happen to be a part of a “delicious” population that mosquitoes tend to target most. Perhaps you are unfortunate enough to excrete higher amounts of gases and natural body chemicals that attract mosquitoes – namely, carbon dioxide and […] The post How to Make a Homemade Mosquito Repellent That Works appeared first on Health Nut News.
Germany’s largest user of glyphosate to stop using the cancer-linked pesticide on its tracks
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s state owned rail operator, is the country’s largest user of the toxic weedkiller glyphosate. Earlier this month, in a move that is great news, they announced they will STOP USING GLYPHOSATE and look instead for an environmentally friendly alternatives such as UV lights, hot water or electric shock. Deutsche Bahn typically purchases […] The post Germany’s largest user of glyphosate to stop using the cancer-linked pesticide on its tracks appeared first on Health Nut News.
Politics As Usual: Senate Refuses To Hold Iran War Debate
The Senate Majority Leader is attempting to block consideration of an amendment to the National Defense Authorization bill that would withhold funds for any attack on Iran without Congressional approval. As usual, the debate is not about whether or not to go to war or even debate a war, but to make partisan political points. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Blair’s War (the Musical!)
From The Independent: Gordon Brown tried to “move on” from the disaster in Iraq as he held his first meeting last night with President George Bush since becoming Prime Minister. Speaking to journalists during his flight to Washington, Mr Brown remarkably made no mention of Iraq in what was seen as an attempt to distance … Continue reading Blair’s War (the Musical!)
“Dogs do not have many advantages over people, but one of them is extremely important: euthanasia is not forbidden by law in their case; animals have the right to a merciful death.” #QotD
*“Dogs do not have many advantages over people, but one of them is extremely important: euthanasia is not forbidden by law in their case; animals have the right to a merciful death.”* ~ Milan Kundera, *The Unbearable Lightness of Being*. Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Hearing on climate change and natural disasters: Today
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry The House Oversight and Reform Environmental Subcommittee in a Hearing on Recovery, Resilience and Readiness – Contending with Natural Disasters in the Wake of Climate Change begins at 2 pm EDT. The announcement for the Hearing is posted [here]. Based on previous Hearings from the Committee, live streaming…
YouTube Scraps Veritas' Exposé After Privacy Complaints
[image: youtube-scraps-veritas-expose-after-privacy-complaints] The latest report from Project Veritas, which exposed Google’s plan to help defeat President Trump in 2020, as well as its war against conservatives, was erased from Google's subsidiary YouTube.
Polling Blues: Will Warren Rise on Sanders’ Ideas and Biden’s Political Corpse?
[image: polling-blues-will-warren-rise-on-sanders-ideas-and-bidens-political-corpse] After some early year stumbles, a new poll shows that Senator Elizabeth Warren has opened up a big lead over her Democrat presidential primary opponents.
George Washington and the Hand of God
[image: george-washington-and-the-hand-of-god] This country’s Founders saw the hand of God in the Colonies’ victory over the mighty British empire — with God’s providence most apparent in the fortunes of George Washington.
Did Kellogg’s Release Ranch-Flavored Pop-Tarts?
Pop-Tarts: "This is just disrespectful."
Are ‘PlayJoltz’ or ‘SmushGame’ Legitimate Free Streaming Services?
Several spammy posts in June 2019 promoted a streaming service ... but readers shouldn't hand over their credit card details.
Project Veritas Sting: Google’s AI Manipulations Threaten the 2020 Election in an Effort to Prevent “Next Trump Situation”
Google's Jen Gennai said that the company has been working since 2016 to make sure they are ready for 2020 election, to “prevent” the next “Trump situation,” indicating that Google is meddling with information that affects elections.
Could Chinese Banks Be Cut Off From SWIFT?
*Zero Hedge:* *"It Would Be An Earthquake" - Three Chinese Banks Tumble After US Threatens To Cut Them Off From SWIFT * In news that initially did not receive much prominence, on Monday a US judge found three large Chinese banks — reportedly the state-owned Bank of Communications, China Merchants Bank, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank — in contempt for refusing to comply with subpoenas in an investigation into North Korean sanctions violations. This could open the door for them to be cut off from the US financial system, i.e. SWIFT. "Should it occur, to say that China will no... more »
California cannabis grower sues another under federal racketeering statutes
In what may be a potential first for the marijuana industry, a Southern California cannabis farmer filed suit against another grower in federal court and is attempting to use anti-racketeering laws to back up the legal claims. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, Santa Barbara County businesswoman […] California cannabis grower sues another under federal racketeering statutes is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Trump and Xi G20 Meeting Saturday – U.S. Position: “No Concessions” – Sad Panda…
Sometimes we just read and think; sometimes we just read and laugh. This is the latter. China continually looks at President Trump and the U.S. trade position through the wrong prism. Those around Chairman Xi genuinely seem to be incapable … Continue reading →
Elora Mukherjee, back from the border!
*TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019A remarkable act of witness:* Elora Mukherjee is the Jerome L. Greene Clinical Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. She's also director of the Law School’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic. In that capacity, she recently visited the facility in Clint, Texas, where hundreds of children were being held in squalor. Mukherjee offered a remarkable witness on last evening's Last Word. No transcripts are available yet—what else is new?—but we'll strongly recommend that you watch, and listen to, every word. This is a remarkable act of witness. Some people walk among u...more »
Climate "Disruption" and Publication Bias
Quite a while ago I wrote an article about climate publication bias called Summer of the Shark. let's take a step back to 2001 and the "Summer of the Shark." The media hysteria began in early July, when a young boy was bitten by a shark on a beach in Florida. Subsequent attacks received breathless […]
One Wore Blue, One Wore Grey -- Chinese Version
A large part of the mythology of the American Civil War is the stories of brothers who fought on opposite sides of the way. They are a favorite part of many Civil War novels (including that series which I can't remember the name of that had a Patrick Swayze mini-series). I am sure similar stories […]
Once Biden Implodes Where Will All Those Low-Info Voters Go?
*Trump's Dream Come True-- A Ticket To A Second Term* Anecdotally, it appears that significant numbers of Biden supporters are looking for another candidate to back. And the RealClearPolitics polling averages are starting to, ever so slightly, slip for Biden. His national polling peak was on May 8 when he hit 41.4. A week later it started a downward trend. By May 22, he was at 34.7%, still way ahead of anyone else. On June 5, Biden was at 33.5% and last week he had ticked down to 31.9%. Back on May 8, Bernie was at 14.6% and Elizabeth Warren was at 8.0. Last week Bernie, after some ... more »
Iran's Air Defense Missiles Must Be Taken Seriously
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei inspects a Khordad-3 air defence system in Tehran in May 2014 *Times of Israel:* *Iran’s air defense missiles must be taken seriously, experts say* *Tehran’s downing of a sophisticated US drone – albeit a large, slow one – shows it knows how to use its missile systems, though it still lags far behind US capabilities.* DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — The shooting down last week of a sophisticated US drone by an Iranian missile demonstrates that Tehran’s air defense capabilities can pose a challenge to US air superiority, experts say... more »
DESEGREGATING THE GOTHAM ONE: The Times extends its brave, lonely stand...
*TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019...on behalf of the top one percent:* On Tuesday morning, June 4, the New York Times extended its lonely fight—its heroic attempt to "desegregate" the New York City One. By "The One," we mean the top one percent—the approximate percentage of New York City public school kids who will end up at Stuyvesant High, the city's most "elite" public high school. The New York Times is deeply concerned with those kids, and with nobody else. It wants to see Stuyvesant "integrated," in a manner the paper deems fit. On June 4, education reporter Eliza Shapiro was explorin... more »
More BIW protest photos
*We blocked buses and cars going into the June 22 'christening' of a destroyer at Bath Iron Works from three locations. This particular one is near the North Gate. Buses from 'Park & Ride' spots shuttled people wanting to attend the event into the shipyard. These photos are not in much of any order but you will get the drift. (Photos taken by Mary Donnelly, Regis Tremblay and Roger Leisner. Click on them for a better view.)* *Sam and Akemi are supportive partners of two of our folks who were arrested. They come from farther north in Maine.* *People lined up across from BIW near ... more »
Israel pursues possible war crime in village demolition
The bedouins in Khan al-Ahmar are considered an "existential threat" to the Jewish State; Israel plans to demolish the village and relocate the entire tribe to a location that denies the people their ancient culture. Israel's Supreme Court has green-lighted the process, which will enable the state to cut the West Bank into pieces – although it may be a war crime. The post Israel pursues possible war crime in village demolition appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
My Buttermilk Biscuits
My buttermilk biscuit recipe for a nice small 2 person sized batch, with minimum tools and clean up and a simple "hand drop" process. Continue reading →
'Almost macabre': Aviation expert condemns lack of action against pilot who fell asleep
An airline expert has criticised Australia's safety authorities for not taking action against a pilot who fell asleep while flying to King Island off Tasmania's north-west coast last year.
Report: President Trump Mused To Aides About Ending Japan Defense Treaty
*Reuters*: *Trump privately talks about ending Japan defense treaty: Bloomberg* U.S. President Donald Trump has recently spoken privately about withdrawing from the defense treaty with Japan as he is of the view that the postwar pact treated the United States unfairly, Bloomberg reported late on Monday. However, Trump has not taken any steps in this regard and such a move is highly unlikely, it said, citing people familiar with the matter. The U.S. president believes the more than six-decades-old treaty is one-sided to the disadvantage of the United States as the Japanese militar...more »
Beverly Hills Becomes First U.S. City To Ban Sale Of Tobacco Products
*Mandy Froelich* - The decision to ban tobacco products may harm local stores and force worker layoffs.
Why aren’t Doctors Prescribing Turmeric if it so Therapeutic?
*Sayer Ji* - Truth be told, turmeric harms no one but the bottom of line of drug companies.
Indigenous Traditional Healers Now Working in Medical Clinics
*Azriel ReShel* - Indigenous healers are beginning to bring back their ancient arts to modern medicine.
How Hitler's Air Force Beat America's Best for Years (Until This Happened)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By US Air Force - http://www.af.mil/News/Photos.aspx?igphoto=2000593979, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=117286] Incredible. The popular conception of the struggle in the air over northern Europe during World War II is of squadrons of sleek fighters racing over the German heartland to protect contrailed streams of lumbering bombers stretching beyond sight. This is as it was during the second half of America’s air war against Germany, but it was as far from the truth as it is possible to get at the... more »
How Will Iran Respond to the Threat of Force?
*Amitai Etzioni* *Iran, Middle East* The mere threat of force, and perhaps some limited bombing, is expected to suffice to bring Iran to its senses. This thesis was about to be put to the test—until Trump undermined it. Iran is following the playbook that Russia drew upon in Ukraine and China employed in the Spratly Islands. These involve a form of salami tactics—making aggressive moves that advance their cause, but stay below the level that would serve as a casus belli for the challenged party. Russia used troops who removed their insignia and declared themselves as volunteers ... more »
Trump and The Art of the No Deal
*Paul R. Pillar* *Donald Trump, World* Each of the administration’s failures to date can be explained in large part in terms of the details of the specific country and relationship involved. But some general shortcomings of the bullying approach to foreign relations are common to all the cases. Seemingly endless threats, insults, punishment, and attempts at coercion have been a leading feature of Donald Trump’s foreign policy. The pervasive bullying so far has not been matched by a comparable degree of positive results, as many have noticed. North Korea’s nuclear arsenal is no sm...more »
I Just Returned from NATO's Front Lines in the Baltics (And Russia Was On Everyone's Mind)
*Steven Pifer* *NATO, Europe* A Russian military invasion of the Baltic states is not a high probability. However, the Lithuanians cannot ignore the Kremlin’s recent rhetoric and the Russian military’s ongoing modernization of its conventional forces over the past five years, Significant progress has been made in improving the defense situation in the Baltic states since 2014, but NATO can take some relatively modest steps to further enhance its deterrence and defense posture in the region, according to a report by Michael O’Hanlon and Christopher Skaluba, which was based on an ... more »
Is Trump Really Headed to War With Iran? Here is What Two Experts Think
*John Dale Grover* *Iran, Middle East* Kenneth Pollack and Paul Pillar discuss Iran and the Trump administration strategy at a CFTNI event. America’s policy of maximum pressure on Iran continues, with the U.S. Department of the Treasury announcing new sanctions on eight Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Commanders. That directive was tweeted during a luncheon event on Iran at the Center for the National Interest, which was moderated by Geoffrey Kemp, the Senior Director of Regional Security Programs at CFTNI. The discussion focused on the ongoing crisis, Iran and America... more »
The Story Behind This Famed SR-71 Blackbird Super Low Knife-Edge Pass
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* A tale for the ages. *The beautiful main image of this article feature the famous photo of an SR-71 Blackbird‘s performing a super low flyby.* The story behind this event is quite interesting and is explained by Brian Shul in his book Sled Driver. “I was flying the SR-71 out of RAF Mildenhall, England, with my back-seater, Walt Watson; we were returning from a mission over Europe and the Iron Curtain when we received a radio transmission from home base. As we scooted across Denmark in three minutes, we learned that a small RAF base in the Engli...more »
As Middle East tensions boil over, why isn't oil surging back to $100 a barrel?
The combination of the US suddenly becoming a major exporter and a looming global economic slowdown is keeping a lid on oil prices despite rising tensions in the Middle East, writes Stephen Letts.
Corruption watchdog denies Qld Minister's claim it visits children in watch houses
Queensland's powerful corruption watchdog denies the State Government's claim its staff visit children being held in adult maximum-security watch houses.
Here's how super is changing on July 1
Big changes to superannuation regulations were passed through parliament earlier this year and are set to come into effect next week. Super funds should have contacted you about the changes but if you want to know more, read about the new rules here.
Class warfare is full-blown social horror in Cannes winner Parasite
A poor family insinuate themselves into employment with a wealthy one in Bong Joon-ho's tragicomedy, which won the Palme d'Or and Sydney Film Prize.
Hairdressers unionise and fight proposed cut to penalty rates
They do apprenticeships, work with tools and are exposed to chemicals, so why aren't hairdressers paid as well as plumbers? The Australian Workers Union wants that to change.
'The city of hell for dogs': More than 13,000 canines killed each month in Solo
Animal rights advocates say up to a million dogs are killed annually in Indonesia, where the canine meat trade is fuelled by unsubstantiated claims that eating dog boosts men's sexual vitality.
As a Christian, I'm confused by the focus on Folau
Just In - 9 hours ago
For many people of faith, the very identity of Christianity is at stake in the battle over religious freedom. But not all Christians see it that way, writes Geoff Thompson.
Too much Boris-bashing
I didn’t catch all of Laura Kuenssberg’s heavily promoted interview with Boris Johnson - I know that’s nothing to boast about, as a blogger about BBC bias - but I do know that I’m not the only one who’s thoroughly fed up with the media’s obsession with peripheral issues like threatening to ‘not’ rape an MP or using colourful language with dry wit and a droll sense of fun. I don’t think our Laura is by any means the worst offender by the way. I’ve even seen a comment online somewhere opining that the BBC seems to be reining in its Boris-Bashing. On the Spectator, Steerpike is gett... more »
Qatar Paid for Congressional Democrats’ Doha Trip (Muslim Brotherhood sponsoring Qatar)
Qatar Paid for Congressional Democrats’ Doha Trip by John Rossomando Investigative Project on Terrorism Qatar’s Washington embassy paid for six congressional Democrats to visit Doha last December, Al-Monitor reported Friday. U.S. Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Dan Kildee, D-Mich., noted the payment in financial disclosure forms. The office of U.S. Rep. Donald […]
Extra Time: Death of Morsi & the Arab Spring – What’s Next for Middle East & Africa
*21WIRE.TV* | A special bonus segment for 21WIRE Members... more »
UK Flies First F-35 Mission Over Syria and Iraq – But Questions Remain Over Aircraft
*21WIRE* | Britain is betting the farm on Lockheed Martin's new fighter, but problems still persist.
George Rosenkranz: 1916-2019
Guest blog by Charles Wilson George Rosenkranz has died and, if you needed a reminder, Great Lives are lived fully, taking what is presented and Apprehending what is given – using that word in a very acquisitive sense. The mind does not float above the world of “Mere Appearances”. It is an agent in this world and actively engages the surroundings. Rosenkranz and his associates changed the world. When I taught High School Math (A fellow teacher referred to it as “Warehousing and Crowd Control”) I would tell my students that, “Math is something that you do, not something you think abo... more »
Alumna Commits $30M to Rutgers for Mental Health Initiative
Rutgers University alumna Marlene Brandt has committed $30 million to the school to launch an initiative that leverages resources to address a serious need for comprehensive mental health services for young people in New Jersey. Adolescents and young adults with behavioral health disorders who are from underrepresented and underserved communities will be particularly welcomed for […]
Supreme Court Rejects Humanist Arguments Against "Peace Cross"
[image: maryland-peace-cross] Completed in 1925, the “Peace Cross” in Bladensburg, Maryland, commemorates the 49 men from their area who had paid the ultimate price during World War I.
Gallup Poll: Record Number Say Immigration Is Number One Problem Facing Country
[image: gallup-poll-record-number-say-immigration-is-number-one-problem-facing-country] In a new Gallup poll conducted from June 3-16, 23 percent of respondents identified immigration as the most important problem facing the country.
Decline in U.S. Birth Rates, Church Attendance Portends Societal Change
[image: decline-in-u-s-birth-rates-church-attendance-portends-societal-change] Declines in both birth rates and church attendance in the United States portend societal changes.
Sanctions Imposed, Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran
[image: sanctions-imposed-trump-threatens-to-obliterate-iran] Having canceled a retaliatory strike against Iran after it shot down a U.S. drone, President Trump has apparently listened again to the neocon laptop bombardiers angling to get the United States into yet another unwinnable war in the Middle East.
Scientists on Madeira See New ‘Plasticrust’ Sea Pollution
They say it looks like melted plastic encrusted on rocks along the shoreline.
Driver Pleads Not Guilty in Motorcycle Crash That Killed 7
The victims were members or supporters of the Marine JarHeads, a New England motorcycle club that includes Marines and their spouses, and ranged in age from 42 to 62.
More Than 100 Migrant Kids Moved Back to Troubled Facility
An official says the facility in Clint is better equipped than some of the Border Patrol's tents to hold children.
Deconstructing HBO's "Chernobyl"
Thunderf00t does a bang-up job: Edit: Thunderf00t is a good storyteller but weak on the nuclear stuff. Here are my notes, addressed as an open letter to him: First, you missed a completely obvious way to debunk the "5 megaton" garbage. It only took 10 megatons to completely erase the island of Elugelab in the Ivy Mike test. 5 MT would have scoured Pripyat off the ground and turned the
Iran Is Now Losing $120 Million A Day Due To U.S. Sanctions
*Business Insider*: *Simple economics show how Trump is beating up on Iran without firing a shot* * President Donald Trump on Monday announced new sanctions targeted at Iran's top leadership and those thought responsible for downing a US drone flying near the country. * Iranians have complained of feeling their "bones breaking" under enormous and effective Trump-imposed sanctions. * Iran downed a $130 million US drone recently, but under Trump's sanctions, the country is likely losing more than $120 million a day in June. * Trump has so far declined to go to war with Iran or carry o... more »
IT'S OKAY IF YOU'RE A WHITE GUY WITH A GUN
Eric Boehlert writes about Republican members of the Oregon senate, who fled the state last week to prevent majority Democrats from having the quorum they need to pass a cap-and-trade bill. The Republicans' departure has been accompanied by threats of violence: The story took a dangerous and ominous turn when far-right militia groups let it be known that they would be protecting the Republican lawmakers. "We have vowed to provide security, transportation and refuge for those Senators in need,” the Oregon Three Percenters wrote in a Facebook post. “We will stand together with unwaver... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/25/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, as Yves approaches escape velocity from New York this week, I will be taking on more posting duties, and so Water Cooler may appear at odd times, although today will be on-time (and, as I play catch-up, mostly about the biosphere and politics, because the debates are approaching). […]
“False Flag Time”
*“False Flag Time”* by Jeff Thomas “For many years, I’ve held the belief that, when World War III was brought on, it would most likely be in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is relatively narrow, with a shipping lane of just two miles. It’s bordered on the east by Iran and on the west by the United Arab Emirates. It’s also the main oil highway for Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Since it’s the most critical point for oil distribution in the world and it’s shared by the oil industry’s equivalent of the Hatfields and McCoys, it’s the ideal location for an aggressive na... more »
Excellent Choice – Stephanie Grisham Selected to Replace Sarah Huckabee Sanders as White House Press Secretary…
Stephanie Grisham has served as spokeswoman for First Lady Melania Trump since March 2017. She’s sharp as a tack, fierce as a wolverine and intensely loyal to the first family. [Twitter Here] Today First lady Melania Trump announces Stephanie Grisham … Continue reading →
Whatever Your Symptoms, Consider the Possibility They are from Mold.
Could there be something sinister in your home or workplace making you sick? I am not talking about a family member or nasty boss. I am referring to mold, the common fungus among us. There has been a growing body of scientific literature indicating that mycotoxins and exposure to mycotoxin-producing molds has become hazardous to … Continue reading "Whatever Your Symptoms, Consider the Possibility They are from Mold." The post Whatever Your Symptoms, Consider the Possibility They are from Mold. appeared first on TDW.
President Trump Warns Iran That An Attack On Anything American Will Be Met With 'Obliteration'
....Iran’s very ignorant and insulting statement, put out today, only shows that they do not understand reality. Any attack by Iran on anything American will be met with great and overwhelming force. In some areas, overwhelming will mean obliteration. No more John Kerry & Obama! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 25, 2019 *CNN:* *Trump says attack by Iran on anything American will be met with 'obliteration'* Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump threatened Iran with "obliteration" on Tuesday, saying that an attack on "anything American will be met with great and overwhelm... more »
No Need For Rational Thought In Climate Science
NASA shows land temperatures rising sharply from 1880 to 1899, and they show ocean temperatures falling during that same twenty year period. graph.png (1130×700) Does anyone actually believe there could be a divergence like that for two decades? But no … Continue reading →
Whitewall Galleries - Christian Hook - Kimono necks...
Black Kimono, Red Kimono, Kimono Blues... These beautiful limited edition prints of white-painted Geisha necks by Christian Hook in the Whitewall Galleries outlet on High Street Oxford caught my eye from across the road. I ran in, got all the details, and said I'd blog about it. Done.
Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize adult-use marijuana; $2B market projected
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed a recreational marijuana legalization bill into law, paving the way for the creation of a potential $2 billion market with strong business opportunities. With the signature, Illinois becomes the first state in the country to legalize retail sales through its Legislature and the 11th overall to approve adult […] Illinois becomes 11th state to legalize adult-use marijuana; $2B market projected is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Oregon now poised to export marijuana – provided the US government lifts its MJ ban
To shrink a massive surplus of cannabis, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed into law a bill that would permit the state to enter into agreements to export marijuana to other states. However, such cannabis exports currently can’t be accomplished because federal law bars the interstate shipment of marijuana. The federal government must first lift its MJ prohibition for […] Oregon now poised to export marijuana – provided the US government lifts its MJ ban is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Do Photos Show Children at Detention Center Under Trump’s Watch?
Conditions at immigration detention facilities have been poor, to say the least, for years.
Duel 5G Antennas On Property Roof In Pennsylvania: Do You Want Them On Your House?
By Catherine J. Frompovich How would YOU like to have apparent 5G antennas similar to the parallel arrays on the roof of the house below... more »
World News Briefs -- June 25, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *Trump lashes out after Iran's president calls him 'mentally retarded' by threatening that any attack on 'anything American' will be met with 'obliteration'* * Iran's president savaged the Trump administration in the wake of new sanctions * Hassan Rouhani said the White House is 'mentally retarded' and desperate * Sanctions are evidence the US is not serious about negotiating, he added * Added that sanctioning the ayatollah is 'futile' because he has no foreign assets * Trump tweeted furiously on Tuesday morning saying that any attack on 'anything American' would be m... more »
Fully Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated
By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has repeatedly asked CDC to create studies which explain, “How do child health outcomes compare between fully vaccinated and unvaccinated children?” During a November 2012 Congressional hearing on autism before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Dr. Coleen Boyle, the Director of […] The post Fully Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CDC’s Vaccine “Science”— A Decades Long Trail of Trickery
The culture of dishonesty and ethical violations that characterizes the U.S. vaccine enterprise is deeply entrenched and given the CDC’s aggressive determination to leave “no child unvaccinated,” the agency’s longstanding vaccine criminality should be troubling to all Americans. The post CDC’s Vaccine “Science”— A Decades Long Trail of Trickery appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Civil Police Investigate Death of American Tourist in Paraty, Rio State
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Civil Police is investigating the death of an American tourist in Paraty, on the Rio State’s Green Coast. According to information from the district, the body of Danielle Davila, 32, was found in a room of an Inn in the Jabaquara neighborhood this Sunday, and an […] The post Civil Police Investigate Death of American Tourist in Paraty, Rio State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Epic Fail: EU’s 2050 Climate Goal Relegated To Footnote At Summit
Climate Change Dispatch Daphne Psaledakis and Alissa de Carbonnel on June 21, 2019 A push by most European Union nations for the world’s biggest economic bloc to go carbon-neutral by 2050 was dropped to a footnote at a summit on Thursday after fierce resistance from …
Human CO2 Emissions Have Little Effect on Atmospheric CO2
edberry.com Abstract The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) agrees human CO2 is only 5 percent and natural CO2 is 95 percent of the CO2 inflow into the atmosphere. The ratio of human to natural CO2 in the atmosphere must equal the ratio …
F-22s and F-35 Are Getting Old: How To Make Sure a 6th Generation Fighter Dominates
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* [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] And can take on the challenges of the future. *To make U.S. airpower effective, the wargame players wanted what CSBA called a Penetrating Counter-Air/Penetrating Electronic Attack (PCA/PC-E) aircraft. “The Air Force should develop and procure a PCA/P-EA to conduct counterair, electronic attack, and other missions to defeat Russian and Chinese airborne and surface access denial systems,” the report said.* The scen... more »
The Secret Is Out: How a Russian MiG-31 Shot Down Another MiG-31
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: By Alex Beltyukov - RuSpotters Team - Gallery page http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Mikoyan-Gurevich-MiG-31BM/2233636/LPhoto http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/6/3/6/2233636.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/in] Talk about a mistake. It has now emerged that the twin-engine fighter was brought down by another MiG-31 which fired an R-33 air-to-air missile mistakenly. A report appeared on Baza claims that “… the accident of the MiG-31 aircraft was the result of omissions in the activities of offici... more »
Size Doesn't Matter: The Story Behind the 10 Best Small Guns Ever
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] They can protect your home or business. *Designed for concealed carry in either the front or back pocket of your pants, the pocket pistol is a suitable option for those who want to protect themselves and/or their family at any given time.* If you need a compact, small caliber semi-automatic handgun, the pocket pistol is the way to go. *(This first appeared earlier in 2019.)* Designed for concealed carry in either the front or back pocket of your pants, the pocket pistol is a suitable option for those who want to protect t... more »
Why Iran Would Love an F-22 or F-35 Stealth Fighter (But Can't Build Them Just Yet)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Nothing to worry about, for now. *All of these scrappy-underdog accomplishments fall far short of developing a working stealth fighter.* There can be such a thing as posturing too hard. *(This first appeared last year.)* Iran’s aviation industry has accomplishments to boast about despite operating under heavy sanctions for nearly forty years. It has managed to keep once state-of-the-art U.S.-built F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcat fighters in operational condition for decades, including nine years of high-intensity aerial ... more »
Supreme Court dishes property owners a Fifth Amendment victory
The ruling restores rights under the Fifth Amendment’s opening federal courts to property owners seeking “just compensation” for the taking of their property by government. The post Supreme Court dishes property owners a Fifth Amendment victory appeared first on CFACT.
Conflictos contra países de Latam y Caribe representan 28% de los arbitrajes de inversión conocidos
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 El informe “Impactos de las demandas de arbitraje de inversores contra Estados de América Latina y El Caribe“, realizado por el Transnational Institute analiza la situación de los países de estas regiones en relación con el arbitraje de inversiones
A Bad Free Trade Agreement Is Worse than Nothing
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 With growing economic conflicts triggered by US President Donald Trump's novel neo-mercantilist approach to overcoming his nation's economic malaises, many voices now argue that bad free trade agreements are better than nothing.
EU-Vietnam trade deal a bad day for workers' rights
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 Behind the smiles and handshakes, the signature of the EU-Vietnam trade and investment deals - being agreed on Tuesday (25 June) and to be signed at the end of this week - have dire consequences for human well-being and our ability to prevent climate and ecological breakdown.
Acuerdo Unión Europea-Mercosur "perfora" la integración regional
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 Tras más de 20 años de negociaciones, el Mercosur y la UE están cerca de firmar un tratado de libre comercio.
Funcionarios de la UE y el Mercosur se reúnen para definir el acuerdo político
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
25-Jun-2019 Los comisarios europeos de Comercio, de Agricultura y de Crecimiento e Inversiones mantendrán mañana una cena de trabajo con ministros del Mercosur para pasar revista a los progresos en la negociación del acuerdo de libre comercio entre ambos bloques.
Steamboat – More than 2 feet of new snow over the weekend
Steamboat Springs, Colorado – 25 Jun 2019 – “We’re still waiting for all of the earlier snow to melt,” reporter complains. And only 7 days until July. 1 to 5 ft snow drifts and more than 2 feet (60 cm) of new snow. “It’s ridiculous to have a huge snowstorm in June,” says resident. https://denver.cbslocal.com/video/4111485-steamboat-resort-sees-heavy-snow-but-things-looking-like-summer-in-steamboat-springs/ ... Read moreSteamboat – More than 2 feet of new snow over the weekend The post Steamboat – More than 2 feet of new snow over the weekend appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record breaking snow still on the ground in Eau Claire
“This year’s record-breaking winter dumped almost 100 inches of snow on Eau Claire (Wisconsin). For one part of the city, the snow still isn’t gone.” “In Wausau, the city had to bring in heavy equipment to break a snow pile apart to make room for an expanding farmer’s market.” https://www.weau.com/content/news/For-parts-Eau-Claire-there-are-still-snow-piles-waiting-to-melt-511425652.html Thanks to David Romero for ... Read moreRecord breaking snow still on the ground in Eau Claire The post Record breaking snow still on the ground in Eau Claire appeared first on Ice Age Now.
'Nuckin Futz Newz: Iran, showing great restraint, calls White House "Mentally Retarded"
*Trump signs in very big script* *right in the middle of the pag*e Getting back to posting on this blog after a few days spent with visiting family. Summer is officially here and I'm "officially" on summer time now....trying to relax and be outdoors as much as possible. At this time of year my posting generally becomes a bit more erratic timing-wise. We're starting to prepare for our several weeks long summer sailing trip and that will be a factor for the next two months. As an aside, I notice Google/Blogger is [again] going crazy with my stats. One day the hits are well below... more »
The Confused U.S. Messaging Campaign on Huawei
Huawei office building (Source: Flickr) For the past several months, American policymakers have sought to convince allies, partners and potential partners to ban Chinese telecommunications company Huawei from supplying the entirety of, or components for, 5G communications networks around the world. This messaging campaign has centered primarily around concerns that Huawei could assist the Chinese government in spying on other countries or even shutting down or manipulating their 5G networks in a warlike scenario. Many of the nations at which this U.S. diplomatic messaging is aimed... more »
4 More States Join Original 10 in Lawsuit Opposing Sprint / T-Mobile Merger So They Can Compete With Verizon and AT&T in Unleashing Harmful 5G Everywhere
By B.N. Frank In February, telecom industry representatives gave congressional testimony that they have no scientific evidence that 5G is safe. Many studies have proved... more »
Google Deletes Videos Accusing It of Election Manipulation from YouTube… Which It Owns
[image: youtube]YouTube has removed a video which purported to show a Google exec claiming the tech giant was attempting to use its platform to decide the 2020 election.
In Rare Move, Cop Charged After Video Showed Him Shoot a Tiny Chihuahua
[image: dog]In a rare move, a police officer has been formerly charged with animal cruelty for needless shooting a tiny chihuahua dog, claiming it "lunged" at him.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 25, 2019
This is same Russian military plane that landed in broad daylight at the same commercial airport in #Venezuela three months ago. This surely has NOTHING to do with this weekend's Putin-Trump meeting in Osaka #subtle https://t.co/6pZV9vF6BF pic.twitter.com/EW3e0Xty3C — Andrew S. Weiss (@andrewsweiss) June 24, 2019 *RT:* *Conspiracy aside: Russian military plane in Venezuela ‘for maintenance of supplied equipment’* The much-hyped arrival in Venezuela of a plane operated by Moscow’s Defense Ministry is anything but sensational, a senior Russian diplomat has insisted. The Russian A... more »
Zharkova uses solar-planetary theory in new paper predicting Earth temperature rise to 2600 following imminent Grand Solar Minimum
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: An important new solar paper by Prof Valentina Zharkova and co-authors S. J. Shepherd, S. I. Zharkov & E. Popova published in ‘Nature’ has incorporated the solar-planetary theory we’ve been researching and advancing here at the talkshop over the last decade. As well as further developing her double dynamo theory which now…
Did an Ala. Court Force Rape Survivor to Allow Rapist to Visit Their Children?
Multiple news articles in June 2019 prompted reader inquiries about the plight of Jessica Stallings and her children in Alabama.
Prince Harry, Meghan’s Home Renovations Cost Taxpayers $3M
The British taxpayers spent 67 million pounds on the monarchy during 2018-19, a 41% increase on the previous financial year.
Poll: Democrats Most Excited By Experience in Office
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs finds Democrats are yearning for experience in elected office.
Tributes to Michael Jackson Flow on 10th Death Anniversary
One group of fans planned a Hollywood rally to declare his innocence of molestation allegations.
White House Threatens to Veto Aid Bill for Migrant Families
Officials complained that the bill had no money to toughen border security, including funds for building Trump's proposed border wall.
Women’s Rights are Key in Slowing Down Population
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (IPS) - Sivananthi Thanenthiran* is the executive director of the Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW), a regional feminist NGO based in Malaysia championing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Asia Pacific. The increase in world population by 2 billion in the next 30 years will present a serious global challenge especially if we do not find new paradigms of development thought and renewed global political leadership. Read the full story, “Women’s Rights are Key in Slowing Down Population”, on globalissues.org →
A Bad Free Trade Agreement Is Worse than Nothing
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jun 25 (IPS) - With growing economic conflicts triggered by US President Donald Trump's novel neo-mercantilist approach to overcoming his nation's economic malaises, many voices now argue that bad free trade agreements are better than nothing. After US withdrawal following Trump's inauguration in early 2017, there is considerable pressure on signatory governments to quickly ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the successor to the TPP. Read the full story, “A Bad Free Trade Agreement Is Worse than Nothing”, on global... more »
Is Inclusive Growth an Oxymoron?
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Jun 25 (IPS) - Pinelopi Goldberg is Chief Economist, World Bank GroupAfter participating in two events on inequality at the Spring Meetings – *Making Growth Work for the Poor and Income Inequality Matters: How to Ensure Economic Growth Benefits the Many and Not the Few*, I received a surprising number of emails asking whether my remarks on the importance of addressing rising inequality meant I had abandoned growth as the main priority for developing countries. Read the full story, “Is Inclusive Growth an Oxymoron?”, on globalissues.org →
Blockchain Releases Farmers From the Collateral Trap
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Jun 25 (IPS) - A Jamaican start-up has an innovative solution to help smallholder farmers—many of whom do not have the collateral demanded by financial institutions to access loans—build a track record of their production that is proving better than collateral. Read the full story, “Blockchain Releases Farmers From the Collateral Trap”, on globalissues.org →
Partnering for Youth in Central Asia
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (IPS) - Young people around the world are facing increasingly insurmountable, persistent barriers as they try to achieve their full potential and secure a prosperous future. However, Central Asia and the Asia-Pacific have already begun working to ensure that no one is left behind. Read the full story, “Partnering for Youth in Central Asia”, on globalissues.org →
Civil rights up close
My wife and I visited the International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro, NC yesterday. Why Greensboro? It is built on the location of the first African-American sit-ins at the “whites only” Woolworth’s restaurant counter. The counter and chairs remain as … Continue reading →
Black Mold Slowly Poisoned This Woman for 35 Years
Our bodies are our most faithful companions in life. They carry us everywhere we need to go and enable us to live the lives we envision for ourselves. Unfortunately, our bodies don’t always work the way they are meant to. Becoming sick or injured can be an uncomfortable to a downright frightening experience at times. We all […] The post Black Mold Slowly Poisoned This Woman for 35 Years appeared first on Health Nut News.
Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture Approves Registration of Additional 42 Pesticides
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Agriculture approved the registration of 42 pesticides, totaling 211 this year. They are produced by Dow AgroSciences, Bayer and Syngenta, and have been waiting four years for liberation, according to the portfolio. The approvals were published in the Federal Gazette on Monday, June 24th, […] The post Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture Approves Registration of Additional 42 Pesticides appeared first on The Rio Times.
Antifa Goons At It Again, Dox Carlson and White House Aide
[image: antifa-goons-at-it-again-dox-carlson-and-white-house-aide] The coalition of violent left-wing crackpots known as Antifa has published the home addresses of Fox talker Tucker Carlson and White House aide Stephen Miller on posters around the nation’s capital.
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