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One Day Before the Group of 20 Meetings
[image: President Donald J. Trump disembarks Air Force One, Thursday, June 27, 2019, upon his arrival to Osaka International Airport, to attend the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] Among the important meetings scheduled on the sidelines of the Group of 20 meeting this Friday and Saturday in Osaka, Japan, is that between Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Among other subjects, they will discuss increased Japanese participation in China's epoch-making Belt and Road Initiative, a massive infrastructure-build... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Pagode do Cozinha Arrumada (Carioca) – Tonight, the great Cozinha Arrumada take their “roda de samba” to Garagem das Ambulantes, in Carioca, Centro. From 9 PM to 3 […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Esperando o Trem (Bela Vista) – Tonight, group Esperando o Trem takes their lively roda de samba to Espaço Cultural Latino Americano, in Bela Vista. The group celebrates […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 28, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Psychologist, Dr. Robert Epstein, Says Big Tech Can ‘Shift Upwards of 15 Million Votes with No One Knowing They Have Been Manipulated’
Epstein estimated that Big Tech could sway 15 million votes because Google and Facebook are unregulated at this time.
Climate Change Pseudoscience
An incontrovertible fact is the existence of atmospheric downwelling infrared radiation that is interpreted to come from CO2. Much intellectual gymnastics are used to use this fact as a feature of the Greenhouse Effect of our atmosphere. It is based … Continue reading →
Global Cocaine Production Is Booming
Click on Image to Enlarge *Yahoo:* *'This is really quite dramatic': Cocaine is booming like never before* A massive surge in cocaine production has flooded markets around the world, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In their latest annual report, UN researchers noted that “estimated global illicit manufacture of cocaine reached an all-time high of 1,976 tons… in 2017, an increase of 25 per cent on the previous year.” Last year, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov said that “drug markets are expanding, with cocaine and opium production hitting ab... more »
Hikvision in top three most favoured A-shares.
6-25-19 *A *new report by NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has now revealed how a mobile app used by these officials helps them collect vast amounts of personal data and prompts them to flag seemingly normal behaviour as suspicious. The app, designed by subsidiaries of a state-owned military contractor called China Electronics Technology Group Corporation according to procurement documents, was accessed by HRW when it became publicly available...Once HRW had access to the app they were able to reverse-engineer it. This process revealed that it is designed to help officials fulfill ... more »
Indonesia eyes trade partnership with Latin America through Argentina
bilaterals.org - 36 minutes ago
28-Jun-2019 The Indonesian government is seeking better market access to the Latin American region through the establishment of a working group with Argentina, a member state of South American economic bloc Mercosur.
Round #2: Democrat Debate Non-Observation Observation
I was seriously consider doing a recap of night two of the Democrat clown show to rival night one. But I found that would be a waste of time. I tuned in to see a democrat party debate, and found a communist party policy discussion group meeting in full swing. Once the question was asked "raise your hand if your Free Healthcare For All Plans would be extended to illegal aliens", and every candidate raised their hands, I thought, Game Over. They just sent a signal to the entire western hemisphere's third world populations. Nothing else they could say mattered one way or another. W... more »
Food Insecurity-Hunger in the United States
The media and members of what is supposed to be the US Congress have a lot to say about poor … Continue reading →
War on Drugs Has Done Far More Harm Than Illegal Drugs, Major Report Finds
By Elias Marat Illegal drugs including cocaine, ecstasy and opiates can potentially be less harmful than tobacco or alcohol yet are seen as dangerous narcotics... more »
Why is Libertarian Political Analysis so Lousy?
Why is political analysis by libertarian scholars so lousy? I think this is because the libertarians tend to take a philosophical approach to politics. They don’t get it that political activism and philosophizing do not mix well in a man’s mind. Good politics is one thing; good philosophy is another. You can either be a philosopher, or a political activist. If you try to orchestrate a forced marriage between politics and philosophy, they will not live happily ever after—they will rip each other apart, and a stage will be reached when there will be neither good politics nor good phil... more »
Are Russians Growing Fatigue Of President Putin?
Vladimir Putin's annual question and answer session. Kremlin.ru Leonid Bershidsky, Moscow Times: *Putin’s Domestic Comeback Isn’t Working* Russian President Vladimir Putin is a man of routine, and one might have been tempted to ignore his 17th annual call-in show with voters as another pointless set piece. This year, however, the context made it more important than most of the previous ones: Putin, who’s trying to return to pedestrian domestic concerns after a long foray into great-power politics, is facing a drop in popularity and Russians’ growing fatigue. He made a valiant attem... more »
Lincoln Lewis catfish appeal set for 2020 as father clashes with media
The father of Lydia Abdelmalek clashes with journalists in Melbourne after a court schedules an appeal against her stalking convictions for October next year, which means she will remain free on bail until then.
Researchers reveal lack of evidence for drugs prescribed to treat chronic pain in children
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-reveal-lack-evidence-drugs-chronic.html
Trump Trolls Again
Ahh…The Dembate, Round 1. How can it best be described ?It was a contest to see who could promise to give away more free stuff — college, health care, abortions for men, housing, living wages, reparations …blah,blah, blah…the usual But the thing most people will remember — and this says a lot about the Democrats’ 2020 chances — is the technical audio glitch where the control room was apparently unable or unwitting enough to turn off the mics of NBC moderators who were off stage. But the best was yet to come. Early Thursday morning, President Donald Trump tweeted a video of the audio ... more »
The Pentagon Can Now ID You By Your Heartbeat With a Laser
By Mac Slavo As if we aren’t being tracked, recorded, and monitored enough, the Pentagon now has a laser that can identify a person by... more »
School tuckshops face closure amid a volunteer drought
With working parents often unable to volunteer their time to school tuckshops, many canteens say they are struggling to operate. Some are switching to a self-service model, or paying staff, while others are appealing to grandparents.
Driver survives plunge from shopping centre car park
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A driver ploughs his car through a metal barrier on the first floor of a Westfield shopping centre car park in Adelaide's south, crashing to the ground and landing upside down.
Is football really coming home this time?
England's women are making fans believe that the World Cup might just be coming home, albeit 12 months later than many hoped, as the Lionesses plot a different path to their male counterparts.
Indonesia's top court rejects challenge to Joko Widodo's election victory
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Indonesia's Constitutional Court upholds the victory of President Joko Widodo in April's presidential election, dismissing allegations the vote to lead the world's third-biggest democracy was rigged.
Expert links Korea tension before Trump visit to missing Australian Alek Sigley
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An expert on North Korea believes missing Perth student Alek Sigley may have been silenced amid heightened tensions in the country in the lead-up to US President Donald Trump's visit.
Folau wants rugby bosses to say sorry, claims he was offered cash to remove Insta post
Israel Folau demands an apology from Rugby Australia and the sport's governing body accuses him of lying as their bitter split plumbs new depths ahead of a Fair Work Commission hearing in Sydney today.
Telehealth saves lives and time on the road in NSW
Patients accessing a telehealth chemotherapy service in regional New South Wales say it has prolonged their life.
Farmers harvest cotton in the NT for the first time in 15 years
The successful trial, south of Darwin, comes amid increasing scrutiny on southern drought-plagued cotton regions, with many now looking for other areas to grow the crop.
NSW Deputy Premier attacks Coalition partners over regional spending
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro will today deliver a stinging attack on his Coalition partners, saying that not enough resources are being given to the regions from the sale of state assets.
Morrison's election honeymoon is over and this issue could define his leadership
Scott Morrison was elected on a platform of tax reform but little else and how he handles a distracting debate over religious freedom could set the tone for his leadership, writes Michelle Grattan.
Russia Thinks America's Stealth Fighters Are "Paper Fiction"
*Dave Majumdar* *Technology, Europe* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Staci Miller)] They really don't fear the F-35? *The Russians suggested that they could use alternatives to high-frequency fire control bands (C, X and Ku) to launch a missile at an F-22 or F-35.* Why is the Kremlin investing billions of dollars (rubles) into the *Sukhoi PAK-FA fifth-generation fighter* and *the PAK-DA stealth bomber* if Moscow considers stealth technology to be useless? Recently, in response to a column I wrote, Russian *media* denounced stealth technology as useless—asserting that... more »
The Story of How America's Mach 3 SR-71 Spy Plane Out Ran Missiles
*Dario Leone* *History, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/SR-71_LASRE_cold_test.jpg] Amazing. *"The spikes are full aft now, tucked twenty-six inches deep into the nacelles. With all inlet doors tightly shut, at 3.24 Mach, the J-58s are more like ramjets now, gulping 100,000 cubic feet of air per second. We are a roaring express now, and as we roll through the enemy’s backyard, I hope our speed continues to defeat the missile radars below."* On Apr. 14, 1986, Operation El Dorado Canyon launched air-strikes against Libya in response to Libya’s b... more »
Is Ukraine About To Begin A New Dialogue With Moscow?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky *Adam Lammon, Business Insider:* *Will Ukraine Begin a New Dialogue With Moscow?* Volodymyr Zelensky was elected on a platform of compromise with Russia and public support seems to be firmly on his side, but other problems restricting his political latitude remain. Is there a possibility for a fresh start in Ukraine that would push for a fight against corruption, reforms, and a dialogue with Moscow—all of which polls indicate are backed by the vast majority of voters who supported the candidacy of Volodymyr Zelensky for the presidency? A lunc... more »
5G as a Globalist Tool
By Renee Parsons The recent Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing regarding oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) failed to shed any real... more »
Fullerton, CA restaurant with illnesses reported by crowd-sourcing closed again
Pita Hot, the Fullerton, CA restaurant with illnesses that were identified by the crowd-sourcing site iwaspoisoned.com was closed for a second time on June 25. The Orange County Health Agency reported ongoing foodborne illness as the reason for the second closure. The agency suspended the restaurant’s operating permit. Pita Hot was ordered to cease handling... Continue Reading
Facebook to Identify ‘Hate Speech’ Suspects to French Courts
Facebook has agreed to provide the names of French users who are suspected of using so-called hate speech on its platform to the courts when requested. Before this mandate, Facebook only provided identification information for terrorism or cases of violence.
Does an Image Show Ocasio-Cortez Fake-Crying at a Migrant Camp?
A picture taken in 2018 captured Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, before she was elected to the U.S. House, protesting a migrant-detention camp in Texas.
House Sends Trump $4.6B Border Bill, Yielding to Senate
"A great job done by all!" Trump tweeted from his overseas trip.
Search for Missing Student Turns Up ‘Person of Interest’
Authorities spent about 19 hours searching the man's home.
House Democrats Approve Bill to Strengthen Election Security
It now goes to the Senate.
Is This Video of Sand Moving Like Water in ‘Allen Alkhai Desert’?
Here we have a genuine video with a less-than-genuine caption.
Migrants Face Violence as US Makes Them Wait in Mexico
More than 30,000 migrants are pressing for asylum in the U.S.
Round Two – First Democrat Debate Series – 9:00pm Tonight on NBC – Open Discussion Thread…
Due to the size of the field, the first Democrat presidential primary debate took place over two nights: last night Wednesday, June 26; and tonight, Thursday, June 27, in Miami. NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo are hosting the debate and hold … Continue reading →
G20 Osaka, Japan – Day One Schedule and Interesting Geopolitics…
The G20 begins in Osaka, Japan, against the MASSIVE backdrop of the U.S-China geopolitical and economic confrontation. As the barking spiders jump stupid in Miami, the real center of world focus is on Osaka, Japan and President Trump -vs- Chairman … Continue reading →
Critics Attack Trump Administration Push to Expedite Uranium Mining
The uranium mining which occurs in the United States is almost entirely by foreign owned companies. In this context, mining … Continue reading →
Special Counsel Mueller to Testify Before the US Congress on July 17, 2019
For those who missed it, or need the date: “Chairmen Nadler and Schiff Announce Special Counsel Mueller To Testify Pursuant … Continue reading →
The Next Grand Solar Minimum is Approaching
Oscillations of the baseline of solar magnetic field and solar irradiance on a millennial timescale Another paper by V. V. Zharkova, S. J. Shepherd, S. I. Zharkov & E. Popova Abstract Recently discovered long-term oscillations of the solar background magnetic… Continue reading →
Japanese art through the lens of familiarity but in a changed entangled state
Japanese art through the lens of familiarity but in a changed entangled state Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The flow of human life comes and goes at the drop of a hat but observance and familiarity can make yesteryear seem like now. In the art piece titled “The Blossoming of Life” by Sawako Utsumi, […]
June 27: Damn fools - all of us
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/europe-heat-records-1.5191106 Gee. Can you imagine how bad it would be if there was a real climate change going on? Aren't we lucky there's no such thing? ___________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/will-migrant-photo-salvadoran-father-daughter-change-minds-1.5191462 Too bad nobody at the U.S. border patrol knows how to spell precaution. _______________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/26/credit-line-to-be-announced-to-ease-eu-and-iran-trading In my las... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "My Orchid Spirit"
Liquid Mind, "My Orchid Spirit"
Policy Research: College Promise Programs Are Excluding Student Parents
Twenty percent of college students in the United States are raising children, yet the much-touted “free college” initiatives, also known as Promise programs, often “unintentionally exclude” these students when offering financial support, according to a briefing paper released this week by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR).
Ross University, Dillard Partner to Expand Black Physician Pipeline
Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) has entered into an agreement with Dillard University in Louisiana to help increase the number of African-American students who enter medical school at RUSM, and ultimately become physicians. Under the terms of the agreement, qualified Dillard students who earn full acceptance into RUSM will receive a scholarship covering full […]
Report: U.S. Degree-Attainment Disparities Persist
College-degree attainment rates have improved over the past decade in the United States, with the share of young adults with at least an associate’s degree rising by 20 percent, resulting in an additional five million more individuals earning a college degree, according to a report by the Center for American Progress. But the gains are […]
Moving Fast, Bennett College Taps New President
Bennett College trustees, less than a week after announcing the sudden departure of president Dr. Phyllis Dawkins, have announced that Suzanne Walsh will become president of the private women’s HBCU on Aug. 1.
Keiser Report: Boom Times? Or Financial Apocalypse?
RT Published on Jun 27, 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the euphoria and boom times in the stock and job markets while the bond market is predicting an imminent total economic apocalypse. In the second half, Max interviews Jaromil of Dyne.org about the fact that Facebook hired away …
Russia, US, Israel Meeting Aims to Break Deadlock in Syria & Iran Ahead of G20
The Duran Published on Jun 26, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 216. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss talks taking place in Jerusalem between the security chiefs of Russia, US, Israel on the remaining conflict in Syria. With the G20 right around the corner, these security talks aim to pave the …
Iran Central Bank: Oil Sales Rising, Sanctions Ineffective
Press TV Published on Jun 26, 2019 Iran’s central bank governor says the country’s oil exports are rising despite US sanctions which, he said, are no more effective. end
New World Monetary Policy, Easy Money & Gold Break Out
SilverDoctors Streamed live on Jun 26, 2019 Thank you for tuning-in to this episode of Silver Doctors Live. In today’s discussion, Mike and Half Dollar discuss: – Gold & silver’s break-out price action – Easy money and the Fed’s “new” (and same old) tool kit – Geo-political tensions around the globe – Inflation and what …
Alert: Tohono O'odham Being 'Dusted' by Military Helicopter Now
Screenshot of video below shows man in the door. Watch video below. Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News ALI JEGK -- Tohono O'odham of Ali Jegk community, along the border, just sent these images to Censored News. The military helicopter appears to be "dusting" O'odham, residents reported. Ali Jegk is located on the far west side of the sovereign Tohono O'odham Nation. It is
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Seen one galaxy, seen 'em all? Not on your life: The Hubble Space Telescope has captured lots of fantastic pictures of spiral galaxies during its 20-plus years of operation, as you can see in our lineup of "Hubble's Greatest Hits." But I have a feeling that today's image of the galaxy NGC 4911 will be joining the hit parade. This jewel and the other gems in the setting are part of the Coma Cluster, a gathering of galaxies 320 million light-years away from Earth in the northern constellation Coma Berenices. You can make out the wispy tracks of NGC 4911's outer spiral arms, which are... more »
"What Is The Joy About?"
“There are meaningful warnings which history gives a threatened or perishing society. Such are, for instance, the decadence of art, or a lack of great statesmen. There are open and evident warnings, too. The center of your democracy and of your culture is left without electric power for a few hours only, and all of a sudden crowds of American citizens start looting and creating havoc. The smooth surface film must be very thin, then, the social system quite unstable and unhealthy. But the fight for our planet, physical and spiritual, a fight of cosmic proportions, is not a vague mat... more »
The Poet: May Sarton, "Now I Become Myself"
*"Now I Become Myself"* “Now I become myself. It's taken Time, many years and places, I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people's faces, Run madly, as if Time were there, Terribly old, crying a warning, "hurry, you will be dead before -----" (What? Before you reach the morning? or the end of the poem, is clear? Or love safe in the walled city?) Now to stand still, to be here, Feel my own weight and density! Now there is time and Time is young. O, in this single hour I live All of myself and do not move, I, the pursued, who madly ran, Stand still, stand still, and stop the Sun!”... more »
New York City Mayor Shouts Che Guevara Slogan In Miami
DE BLASIO SPARKS OUTRAGE: Presidential candidate captured on video uttering slogan coined by Che Guevara. de Blasio yells "Hasta la victoria, siempre!" which translates to "Until victory, always!" pic.twitter.com/AL6FSljFKZ — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) June 27, 2019 *WNU editor:* There are 1.8 million citizens in Florida of Cuban descent who fled Cuba and from people like Che Geuvara. Aside from the incredible insensitivity of this New York city mayor to what many of these people suffered personally, the real outrage is how this story has been buried by the press. *Update:* Th... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 27, 2019
*Andrew J. Nathan, Foreign Affairs*: *How China Really Sees the Trade War* *Xi Still Believes He Has the Upper Hand* When Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet on the margins of the G-20 summit in Osaka later this week to seek a trade deal, Xi is likely to soften the customary formality of Chinese diplomacy by calling the U.S. president “my friend.” Beneath the cordial surface, however, Xi will yield nothing. Trump must then decide whether to accept the Chinese offer that has been on the table ever since early 2017 and end the trade war or to allow the U.S. and Chinese econo... more »
Beyond Tone Deaf – Candidate Bill de Blasio Quotes Communist Che Guevara in Miami…
This is just too damned funny. You cannot make this stuff up. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is campaigning in Miami with a bunch of SEIU (Service Employee International Union) workers. (Video Below) And somehow, the doofus from … Continue reading →
Remember When Kidnapping Was Punishable By Death?
*by Noah* The saddest, most horrific and sadistic thing about how Trump and his I.C.E. Gestapo are treating the children they've torn form their families and kidnapped is that they've done it in the first place. They did it to refugee families who ran from certain death and legally presented themselves at our border for asylum. Then kids were taken and deliberately mislabeled as illegal, for propaganda purposes. Trump and his Gestapo lie about it all. They laugh about it. They hope to do more and more of it, egged on by White House staff such as white supremacist Stephen Miller. ... more »
Operation Cobra: The Battle After D-Day Everyone Forgets About
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=542549] Until now. *Operation Cobra vividly illustrated the firepower heavy bombers could bring in support of ground troops. * On June 6, 1944 the Allies opened the Second Front against Nazi Germany. Concentrated against the beaches of Normandy, Operation Overlord landed 20 army divisions plus support troops on five beaches in anticipation of a breakout across France and toward Berlin. American forces landed on the two western beaches, Utah and Omaha, while British ... more »
The Reason Russia All of a Sudden Scrambled Half Of Its Stealth Fighters
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.google.com/search?q=su-57&rlz=1C1AVNE_enUS708US708&tbm=isch&tbas=0&source=lnt&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjmtZDSoYrjAhWGMd8KHfnPD08QpwUIIw&biw=1920&bih=937&dpr=1#imgrc=FJRfvMMbDUCEcM:] We can make sense of it. *Rather, the unprecedented decision to utilize six of Russia’s most advanced fifth-generation fighters—approximately half of the currently available roster—in a VIP escort mission is the latest step in Russia’s ongoing Su-57 branding campaign.* Several weeks ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s IL-96-300PU presidential plane w... more »
Will Ukraine Begin a New Dialogue With Moscow?
*Adam Lammon* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Volodymyr Zelensky was elected on a platform of compromise with Russia and public support seems to be firmly on his side, but other problems restricting his political latitude remain. Is there a possibility for a fresh start in Ukraine that would push for a fight against corruption, reforms, and a dialogue with Moscow—all of which polls indicate are backed by the vast majority of voters who supported the candidacy of Volodymyr Zelensky for the presidency? A luncheon discussion at the Center for the National Interest on Thursday s... more »
Scientists Show How Gratitude Literally Alters The Human Heart & Molecular Structure Of The Brain
Gratitude is a funny thing. In some parts of the world, somebody who gets a clean drink of water, some food, or a worn out pair of shoes can be extremely grateful. Meanwhile, somebody else who has all the necessities they need to live can be found complaining about something. What we have today is […] The post Scientists Show How Gratitude Literally Alters The Human Heart & Molecular Structure Of The Brain appeared first on Health Nut News.
Most kids have digital dementia now adults getting it too
by Alex Bruce I have not run enough videos by Amazing Polly and it’s about time, because she’s great and she just keeps getting more amazing, as you’ll see in her excellent report. She’s talking about the bombshell of the week, revealed by Project Veritas. We already knew that Google colludes with the Deep State’s […]
World News Briefs -- June 27, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *Trump flies into a storm! President blasts India for 'unacceptable' tariffs, says China is 'going down the tubes' and even mocks G20 hosts Japan as he touches down in Osaka with world leaders* * President Trump descended Air Force One in rainy Osaka having torn into a string of nations before his arrival * He condemned India for 'unacceptable' tariffs on the US as he tweeted on his way to the G20 summit in Japan * He had earlier zeroed in on Beijing, saying China needed a trade deal because it was 'going down the tubes' * Trump even mocked the hosts, saying in the ev... more »
Supreme Court says gerrymandering fix up to voters, not judges
John Rennie Short, Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
The Supreme Court has issued what's likely to be its final word on partisan gerrymandering, saying it's a political issue, not a legal one. That means reform lies in the hands of voters.
Twitter's New Warning Label Is Seen As Targeting President Trump
*Business Insider:* *Twitter is going to put warnings on tweets by politicians and world leaders that break its rules amid calls for Trump to be barred* * Twitter is going to add a warning to tweets by politicians and world leaders that violate its rules. * Critics of President Donald Trump have called on Twitter to bar him, but the social network has resisted. * Offending tweets will now be put behind a special warning that states they break the rules but are available because it is in the public interest. Twitter is going to start putting warnings on tweets by politicians and wo... more »
Trump and Putin’s G20 Meeting Puts Spotlight on the PRA, Senators Hone in on Bad EPA FOIA Regs, and More: FRINFORMSUM 6/27/2019
Trump and Putin’s G20 Meeting Puts Spotlight on the PRA President Trump will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday at the G20 meetings in Osaka, Japan, and the pressure is on the president not to destroy or tamper with the notes of the meeting, which must be preserved under either the Presidential […]
Cold, Cramped, Filthy: Migrants Describe Border Centers
A spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection declined to comment on the litigation.
Did J.K. Rowling ‘Confirm Her Stance Against Transgender Women’?
A thought-provoking, widely shared blog post made a series of allegations against the "Harry Potter" creator in June 2019.
Double Jeopardy Fight Looms after Manafort Pleads Not Guilty
The president can pardon federal crimes, but not state offenses.
Tillerson Says Kushner Conducted Foreign Policy Without Him
The White House declined comment on Tillerson's depiction of Kushner's activities.
Jony Ive, the Designer Behind the iPhone, is Leaving Apple
Apple said it will be one of Ive's clients at his new design firm.
Witness Says ‘Snitching’ Talk Preceded Nipsey Hussle Killing
Authorities say Eric Holder shot and killed Hussle as he stood outside his Los Angeles clothing store.
Sharks Attack in Bahamas, Killing Southern California Woman
Her parents and other family members saw the sharks and yelled a warning, but she didn't hear them in time.
PHONY TULSIMANIA: WHAT'S THE INTENDED RESULT?
Tulsi Gabbard's numbers in Democratic presidential polls are very low, but trolls made her the winner in unscientific online polling after last night's debate: Users from pro-Trump communities on 4chan and Reddit implored fellow members to vote for lower-polling candidates in online polls, specifically Tulsi Gabbard and Bill de Blasio, in the hours after Wednesday’s Democratic debate.... Users on 4chan’s anonymous far-right /pol/message board repeatedly posted links to polls across the web, encouraging one another to “blow the polls out” for Gabbard.... The posts pointed users tow... more »
Pensions Making Riskier Real Estate Bets?
Christine Idzelis of Institutional Investor reports on how pensions are making riskier bets in real estate as investor demand for alternative assets rises, according to Joseph Azelby, the head of real estate and private markets at UBS Group’s asset management unit: They’ve been shifting a portion of their core real estate holdings to properties under development or renovation, Azelby said Thursday during a UBS Asset Management lunch with media in New York. Azelby, who joined UBS from Apollo Global Management this year, said on the sidelines of the gathering that pensions may pick u... more »
New King Edward maternity hospital reaps $250 million in funding from BHP after royalty fight
A dispute over royalties paid by mining giant BHP to the WA Government is settled with a one-off payment of $250 million, most of which will help fund a new maternity hospital in Perth.
Live: 'Expose the phoney, pathological liar': Fiery Democrats outline plan to take down Trump
Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and eight other presidential contenders are on stage for night two of the 2020 Democratic debates, and they're not holding back. Follow our live blog for rolling updates.
Russia releases whales held captive in icy 'whale jail'
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Russia releases two killer whales and six beluga whales back into the wild — the first group of almost 100 whales whose capture in the country's far east caused an international outcry.
All kelpie: Study finds no dingo DNA in iconic working dog breed
The Australian kelpie's origins have long been shrouded in mystery, but new genetics research has found some vital answers to the iconic working dog's ancestry.
Is Victoria experiencing a second gold rush?
With production doubling in the past five years thanks to new extraction technology and investment, Victorian mines are digging deeper where most of its gold actually is.
Shipwreck's watery grave studied in bid to solve century-old mystery
The resting place of SS Federal, which sank in Bass Strait in 1901 with no survivors, has been speculated for years — now authorities have pinpointed its location, seven years after recreational divers filmed its remains.
Elusive radio burst tracked down to suburbs of distant galaxy
For the first time, astronomers have pinpointed the origin of a single massive burst of radio waves to the outer suburbs of a galaxy 3.6 billion light-years away.
News quiz: This week was full of winners, will you be one of them?
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The world tennis number one, the world's ugliest dog, and what could be the world's most expensive renovation — this week's news was full of big stories, how much can you remember?
Bitcoin plunges $5,000 in hours, while Wall St sits tight ahead of Trump-Xi G20 meeting
Bitcoin's value has tumbled from its 18-month high in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, global markets traded with mixed results amid conflicting reports about the likely outcome of US-China trade talks.
Cocaine found in Brazilian President's G20 plane entourage
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An Air Force sergeant accused of trying to smuggle 39 kilograms of cocaine into Spain was part of Jair Bolsonaro's G20 plane entourage, Brazilian officials confirm.
'I feel like it's a job': Matthew plays video games for 12 hours a day. But help is out there
Matthew is 16, has dropped out of school and plays video games for at least 12 hours a day. Experts say thousands of families are dealing with this problem — but help is out there.
No strong case for change when Joyce amended farm tax incentives, report finds
The Auditor-General says there was no strong case for change when Barnaby Joyce amended rules for farm tax incentives in 2016.
Have you been paying too much at the bowser?
Inspectors from the National Measurement Institute are testing petrol dispensers nationwide after the number of inaccurate bowsers tested last financial year doubled from 2015–16 figures.
'No-one yelled anything': Mum watches in horror as daughter is killed by sharks
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The distraught family of a US university student who was fatally mauled by sharks during a vacation in the Bahamas say they were powerless to stop the attack because it "happened so fast".
Trump talks up ties with Australia after dinner date with PM
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The Australian Prime Minister meets with Donald Trump over dinner in Japan, speaking with the US President for more than an hour as the leaders prepared for the annual G20 Summit.
Trump’s Secret Tax on Ordinary Americans It’s bad enough that...
Robert Reich - 5 hours ago
*Trump’s Secret Tax on Ordinary Americans * It’s bad enough that the Trump administration has now imposed tariffs on America’s closest trading partners – because those tariffs will raise prices on everything from clothing to cars. Even worse — and this will come as no surprise — Trump and his enablers are lying about the consequences of these trade wars. First, a bit about tariffs: Tariffs operate exactly like taxes – on you. Trump claims that “tariffs are… being paid to the United States by China…“ That’s baloney. Average Americans end up bearing the financial burden. When the... more »
Uranium from the Congo and Hiroshima: A Story of Twin Tragedies (i.e. Mega-Conflict Minerals in the DRC)
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : From “The Conversation”: “The link between uranium from the Congo and Hiroshima: a story of twin…
Chinese Military Tests The World's Largest Transport Drone
A Chinese unmanned transport aircraft taxis on a runway in an aerial delivery exercise in Northwest China's Gansu Province. Photo: screenshot from China Central Television *Global Times:* *Chinese military tests long-range, heavy aerial delivery with unmanned transport aircraft * Chinese military analysts predicted on Sunday that more unmanned transport aircraft could join the Chinese military logistics arsenal for long-range and heavy delivery in the future, as the Chinese military recently made breakthroughs in the heavy cargo delivery exercise with an unmanned transport plane. ... more »
Roscoe's Rascals
*Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.*
Live Blog: Democrat Presidential Primary Debate #2 in Miami (Second Night)
Open thread on the second Democrat Presidential debate.
Israel Blames Russia For Disruption Of GPS Systems At Ben Gurion Airport
Israeli officials have blamed Russian military in Syria for disrupted GPS at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (pictured) *CNN:* *Russia behind GPS failures over Ben Gurion airport, Israeli officials believe: Israeli radio* Israeli officials believe Russia is responsible for disturbances to the Global Positioning System (GPS) signal covering the airspace at Israel's Ben Gurion airport, Israeli radio reported Thursday. The GPS signal used by pilots in Israeli airspace has been experiencing interference for the past three weeks, according to a statement from the Israeli Airports Authori... more »
Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism
*Dr. Joseph Mercola* - Researchers have confirmed a link between gut microbes and autism, as well as a strategy to prevent it.
Prison Sentences For Animal Cruelty May Rise From 6 Months To 5 Years In The UK
*Luke Miller* - Tougher sentences for animal cruelty seek to lower rates of abuse in the UK.
Rare Miami Forest Will Be Destroyed To Make Room For Walmart
*John Vibes* - The Walmart Corporation is setting up shop on yet another important ecological spot.
One should not like a pig keep one's eyes directed only toward the ground.
a) 229. *But* where the flowers of unity are—guard their petals. Yes, yes, yes! 357. Can the tree stand firm? Yes, yes, yes—f the roots are deeply buried and unseen in the ground. 424. Thus do not impose the Teaching. Each word falls on appropriate ground. The destined word will be received. Likewise do not reject nor deny. *-Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924* ………………………….………………………..................................….. b) II, vi, 19. *And* the Teacher not only nodded but bowed to the ground, and, opening his garment at the breast, revealed upon his bosom the image of the Blessed... more »
“I Have Not Been Raped.” Advice Columnist Calls Alleged Attack by Trump a “Fight”
[image: i-have-not-been-raped-advice-columnist-calls-alleged-attack-by-trump-a-fight] E. Jean Carroll, the advice columnist who described in lurid detail an encounter with Trump that anyone would call a rape, said what President Trump did to her wasn’t really rape.
What Will it Look Like if We Lose Our Civilization?
[image: what-will-it-look-like-if-we-lose-our-civilization] “Make America great again” has become a rallying cry. But do we as a people really know what makes greatness?
Border Agents Nab Murderer, Attempted Murderer, and More Sex Perverts; Dope Smugglers Using Kids
[image: border-agents-nab-murderer-attempted-murderer-more-sex-pervert-dope-smugglers-using-kids] The never-ending stream of illegal aliens crossing the southwest frontier of the United States carried in a few more criminals this week. Agents collared a murderer at the border who might well have killed someone had he entered the country.
FDA Allows Cancer-causing Chemical in Popular Blood-pressure Drugs
More evidence that the drug approval process is completely broken. A pharmacy recently alerted the FDA to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical in the popular blood-pressure drug valsartan, putting millions of patients at risk. Incredibly, this isn’t even the first time dangerous chemicals have been found in this class of drugs. Generic forms of Valsartan have been recalled since 2018 when three other carcinogenic compounds were found in various versions of the drug. In this current episode, a solvent called dimethylformamide (DMF) was discovered in valsartan pills still on the... more »
California Dr. Bob Sears Exposes How Good Doctors Fear State Medical Board and SB 276 Regarding Vaccine Medical Exemptions
California pediatrician Dr. Bob Sears recently testified at the California State Assembly hearing considering SB 276, which would prevent doctors from writing medical exemptions to childhood vaccines without the approval of California State health officials, appointed by politicians. Dr. Sears pointed out that the passage of this bill would cause many doctors to stop writing medical exemptions for vaccines out of fear of what the California State Medical board may do to them, such as take away their license to practice medicine, or come under disciplinary action. Dr. Sears should k... more »
If he Can't Get a Word in Edgewise With Xi...Then What's He Good For?
*Justin Trudeau* In the Good Old Days, when Canada used to be considered* a sovereign country *by the world community of nations, we could always count on our leader being able to get in a few words of chit chat with the other leaders at the G20. Trudeau is off to Osaka for the G20 tomorrow, but he apparently is not allowed to speak* personally *with *Chinese President Xi.* Gawd, he can't even get a meeting with the Chinese *Premier *anymore. The best he could do was plead with Trump to put in a good word or two when Trump meets with Xi. Relying on "the dotard" to put in a good... more »
CA approves bill to extend provisional permits, curtail unlicensed businesses
The California Legislature on Thursday gave the final go-ahead to a budget trailer bill that will, among other things, extend the lifespan of provisional business licenses for cannabis companies until 2022. The measure, Assembly Bill 97, was approved easily by the assembly on a 57-11 vote after it passed the Senate on Monday. The bill […] CA approves bill to extend provisional permits, curtail unlicensed businesses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Oregon lawmakers push bill to lift US ban on interstate marijuana exports
Two Democratic Oregon lawmakers on Thursday introduced congressional legislation to allow states, including Oregon, to export cannabis to other states with legal marijuana programs. The bill is an effort to remove the federal government’s ban on interstate shipment of marijuana, a prohibition that currently stands in the way of an Oregon cannabis export bill signed […] Oregon lawmakers push bill to lift US ban on interstate marijuana exports is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis company Surterra closes $100 million funding, adds executives
Surterra Wellness, an Atlanta-based medical cannabis company, closed a $100 million share offering whose net proceeds will be used to fund acquisitions and capital expenditure. The company also said it is taking on two new directors to help with corporate strategy: Ed Brown, former president and CEO of The Patron Spirits Co. Brown was a participant […] Cannabis company Surterra closes $100 million funding, adds executives is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
California marijuana retailers charge product suppliers for shelf space, creating friction in the industry
A growing trend among California cannabis retailers to charge brands for shelf space – and, thus, access to customers – has some in the industry decrying the practice as “pay-to-play” that threatens to crowd out smaller companies from the market. According to several industry sources, the practice first cropped up in early 2018 and quickly […] California marijuana retailers charge product suppliers for shelf space, creating friction in the industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Breaking: Turkish military choppers spotted over northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:25 P.M.) – Turkish military choppers were spotted over northern Syria this evening, a source in the Hama Governorate told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Turkish military choppers were making their way to their observation post near the Hama Governorate town of Sheir Magher. The source added that they were likely […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army spy films from jihadist stronghold near Turkish border: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – A Syrian Arab Army (SAA) spy filmed from a jihadist stronghold inside the Idlib Governorate, the official media wing for the Tiger Forces reported. According to the report, the Syrian Army spy filmed from the town of Darkoush, which is located just east of the Turkish border. In the video […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
GPS disruption hits Iran, Iraq, Syria – Israeli radio blames Russian at Hmeimim Airbase
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The disruption of GPS services have reportedly hit Iraq, Iran, and Syria, Israeli Army radio reported on Thursday. This claim by Israeli radio comes just hours after Turkey, Cyprus, and the Greek islands were reported to have similar outages. An Israeli radio correspondent stated on Thursday that the Russian forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Amazon, Google and Facebook: Would the U.S. Government Really Break Them Up?
*Amanda Lotz* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] The debate that is brewing. *Traditionally a company’s size has attracted the most antitrust scrutiny because being big often translates into market power that it uses to prevent competitors from developing. A company’s ability to raise prices is the main test regulators have used to determine whether it possesses such market power.* There’s a growing chorus of U.S. politicians, antitrust scholars and consumer watchdogscalling for stricter antitrust treatment of Amazon, Google, Facebook and other tech giants. Some even say th... more »
Russia Has Low Expectations Ahead of Trump-Putin G20 Meeting
*Dimitri Alexander Simes* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] For the past several years, the Special Counsel’s investigation into whether Trump campaign colluded with Russia has cast a large shadow over U.S.-Russian relations. Now that the Mueller report has found no evidence of conspiracy or coordination between the Trump campaign and the Kremlin, could U.S-Russian relations be headed for a reset? On Friday, President Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin will meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka—the first summit between the two leaders since the releas... more »
Bad News: Iran is Using Western Drone Technology Against America
*Emma Scott* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Tehran and its regional proxies will likely be using Western counter-drone technology for interception purposes in the not-too-distant future. Iran shot down a RQ-4A Global Hawk drone last week. Several years ago, in 2011, it demonstrated its evolving capabilities at drone interception when it captured a RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone. To down the Hawk, Iran claimed to use the 3 Khordad surface-to-air missile system. Prior to that, Iran supposedly jammed the communication links of the RQ-170 Sentinel stealth drone, taking cont... more »
It's the Mexican Economy, Stupid!
*James Roberts* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s efforts to reverse many of his predecessor’s wide-ranging reforms is bad news for the people of Mexico—because he's going to tank their economy. Since taking office last year, Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador, popularly known by his initials “AMLO,” has reverted to the retrograde economic nationalism of his early political career. His efforts to reverse many of his predecessor’s wide-ranging reforms is bad news for the people of Mexico. If AMLO remains on this policy course, the Mexic... more »
Iran's Nuclear Ambitions Could Be Stamped Out by a Crafty Trump Strategy
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump’s distinctive brand of braggadocio—of describing minor measures as major achievements—offers what may be the only faint hope of getting him get out of a crisis that is wholly of his own making. “No nuclear weapons,” declares President Donald Trump, identifying that objective as his top priority regarding Iran. The contradiction with Trump’s own policy toward Iran is jarring. The starting point and a continuing leitmotif of that policy has been the administration’s reneging on, and effort to destroy, the Joint... more »
Democratic Candidates Fight For Attention During National Debate
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Presidential candidates tried to sell their ideas and qualifications to voters on Wednesday night. Some of them succeeded; others failed spectacularly. The 2020 Democratic primaries have officially started, with the first ten candidates debating on NBC. They included Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, former congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas, former secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro of Texas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, Rep. Tulsi Gabba... more »
Why The AR-500 Rifle Might Be the Most Dangerous Gun Of All
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* All the reasons. *One major innovation in the field of power is the AR-500. The AR-500 fires a modified .500 Smith & Wesson bullet, the .500 Auto Max, resulting in a rifle that manufacturer Big Horn Armory claims can down “any dangerous game animal on Earth” and disable “any vehicle.” The result is a weapon that appeals to big game hunters and tactical teams alike.* The endless adaptive nature of the AR-15 rifle platform has made it one of the most modifiable weapons in history. From buttstocks to barrels, the rifle can be customized in a v... more »
Truth(?) in testimony and convincing policy makers
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Some reflections, stimulated by yesterday’s Congressional Hearing, on the different strategies of presenting Congressional testimony. Yesterday’s Hearing provided an ‘interesting’ contrast in approaches to presenting testimony, when comparing my testimony with Michael Mann’s. What are the purposes of expert testimony? There is an interesting document entitled A…
Details Emerging of Coordinated Mueller Testimony With Congressional Democrats…
Details are beginning to emerge about the agreement between Democrats and Robert Muller surrounding his closely constructed upcoming testimony. The baseline here is very important. As we have outlined throughout, and especially since the Democrats won the mid-term election, the … Continue reading →
President Trump Participates in Working Dinner With New Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison…
After landing in Osaka, Japan, for the G20 Summit that begins tomorrow (tonight EDT), President Trump and the U.S. delegation have dinner with Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison. [Video and Transcript] . [Transcript] PRESIDENT TRUMP: Hello everybody. I … Continue reading →
Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Autism encompasses a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning the symptoms can be classified in terms of their position on a scale. Autism Speaks1 points out there is not just one type of autism but […] The post Research confirms gut-brain connection in autism appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dem Dems
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) *T*he Ricky Ricardo Arms, Miami --- Presidential debates at the very start of campaign seasons are like Agatha Christie murder novels- After they're assembled in the creepy old mansion, the candidates start disappearing one by one. So far, there are 24 Democrats in the hunt but only 20 have been invited to the debates in Miami. Obviously, most of them will be gone and half-forgotten long before the primary season begins early next year. So, while I'm listening to haphazard Morse code from the bathtub (Yes, my cockroach frie... more »
Beto is Toast
AOC Sobs at Downfall of Like-Minded Ally *RS* - I know it’s dangerous to make political prognostications this far out. The primary voting doesn’t start until Feb. of 2020 after all. But, I’m going to go ahead and say it. Beto O’Rourke’s candidacy is over. With some people in the race, that wouldn’t exactly be going out on a limb, but Beto didn’t enter this race as a 3rd tier candidate. He had all the media attention and name recognition. He was so hip and cool. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. After initially competing well in the weeks following his announcement, the past few mo... more »
Chinese Consumers Are Shunning U.S. Products
*Reuters*: *More than half Chinese consumers shun U.S. goods due to trade war: survey* SHANGHAI (Reuters) - More than half Chinese consumers have avoided buying anything made in the United States in support of their country in an escalating trade war, a survey suggests, posing a “significant” risk to U.S. companies. The poll, conducted by London-based advisory firm Brunswick which surveyed 1,000 Chinese consumers, said 56% of respondents had said they had avoided U.S. products, while 68% said their opinion of American firms had become more negative. *Read more* .... *Update:* ... more »
"Alfred E. Neuman Has Set the Price"
*"Alfred E. Neuman Has Set the Price"* by David Stockman "And if I laugh at any mortal thing, ’Tis that I may not weep." – Lord Byron, "Don Juan Canto IV" (1819-20) "Did you know that the U.S. Treasury posted a $207 billion deficit for May? That’s a record. It also reported spending of $440 billion for the month. That’s also a record. And it brought the rolling 12-month deficit to just shy of the trillion-dollar mark at $986 billion. It so happens that May marked month 119 of the current expansion. That tied it with the 1990s cycle for the longest on record. Even by the lights of h... more »
War or Peace, the Singular Focus - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
War or Peace, the Singular Focus - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of War or Peace, the Singular Focus - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat This Thursday finds us almost at the G20 meeting in Kyoto, Japan where President Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping while an anxious world awaits the outcome. The most remarkable fact to emerge from the intellectual midgets who debated last night for the Democratic Nomination is that Tulsi Gabbard’s single minded focus on ending U.S. foreign wars of intervention won Matt Drudge’s poll as to who won the debate. Drudge is widely read by t... more »
The Census Decision: Institutional Realism, Institutional Formalism, and Judicial Review
Today’s decision in the Census case is a powerful example of what I call an “institutionally realist” approach to judicial review of executive branch action. The Court not only probed deeply beneath the surface of the formal administrative record, which it rarely does, to conclude that the administration’s justification for the citizenship question was “contrived” and pretextual. In various other ways, the Court concluded that the “unusual circumstances” of the case warranted the approach the Court was taking. For example, the Court also concluded that, even though the district... more »
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