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Monetize Your Anger
Critics of the economics profession often accuse us of “knowing the price of everything and the value of nothing.” But economists also often antagonize a far larger group – ordinary people who barely realize our profession even exists. How? By asking about Willingness To Pay (WTP). How much extra would you have to earn to […] The post Monetize Your Anger appeared first on Econlib.
Dem Debates: Press "1" for English...
*let's have a debate to qualify to be president of the United States and babble (badly) in Spanish.* What next - German, Polish, Swahili? A great way to insult both the Mexicans here legally and the American citizens, guys! Aside from being super boring (Trump was right, and guess what lunatics, he *is *your president) it was stomach- churning to watch them and their hand-picked cheering section praising the wonderfulness of abortion. Cheering for killing babies? You betcha! And the greatest threat to us is climate change? If you were watching online there were great swathes of t... more »
Vietnam et Afrique du Sud discutent d'un accord de libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Jun-2019 Les deux parties ont échangé des solutions pour augmenter la valeur d'échanges commerciaux bilatéraux dans les temps à venir dont la diversification des produits à l'export, la possibilité pour élaborer un accord de libre-échange bilatéral.
CETA… Haut risques !
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
27-Jun-2019 Il est en train de se « rejouer » un bien triste film pour la cause écologique et consumériste : la ratification de l'accord de libre-échange entre l'Union européenne et le Canada, le CETA.
Who Deserves To Be in Prison?
By Ross Ulbricht I was put in handcuffs for the first time when I was 29 years old. I was labeled a prisoner that day... more »
China Lays Its Conditions For A Trade Deal With The U.S.
*Daily Mail:* *China's president puts out terms for ending the trade war with the U.S. – demanding Trump stop banning Huawei technology and lift permanent tariffs* * Chinese President Xi Jinping has developed plans to present to President Trump * The Wall Street Journal reported the terms of what he is seeking just as Trump landed in Japan * The two leaders are set to meet on Saturday * Trump's trade negotiators will meet counterparts earlier * China wants ban on U.S. tech sales to telecom giant Huawei * Xi also wants the U.S. to lift tariffs the Trump administration imposed Chi... more »
More White Supremacist Propaganda Showing Up on US Campuses
The just-completed spring semester saw more extremist propaganda on campus than any preceding semester, according to a new Anti-Defamation League report.
Court Case Seeks Inspections of Child Border Facilities
U.S. officials opened the building to journalists, offering an inside glimpse of the station in Clint for the first time since lawyers decried the conditions they had witnessed.
Migrant: Young Family Ignored Advice Against Border Swim
The region along the U.S.-Mexico border has long been perilous for those trying to cross illegally into the United States between ports of entry.
Debate & Switch, Part One
Calling a two-night casting call of 20 presidential hopefuls a "debate" was always a bit of a stretch. But Wednesday's audition, which pitted one lone leading Democratic candidate (Elizabeth Warren) against several stand-in candidates (and even a few talentless actors who appeared to have literally stumbled from street to stage by sheer accident) made it more obvious than ever what the true purpose of this corporate charade is. And the purpose of Decision '20 is this: dilute the message and the messengers enough to make Bernie Sanders disappear, or at least fail to stand out as shar... more »
Amsterdam’s Famous Sign Is Reinstalled to Support Preservation of the Amazon
By Iolanda Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A protest by the Greenpeace NGO reinstalled the giant sign in front of the National Museum of History and Art in the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The message has now been changed to display “I amazonia” in an action to draw attention to the preservation of […] The post Amsterdam’s Famous Sign Is Reinstalled to Support Preservation of the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Watch: Sky News Eco Propaganda Gets Ratioed on Twitter
By Paul Homewood Dellers on the latest climate guff from Sky News: Watch in agony – and then enjoy as Sky News gets horribly ratioed for an excruciatingly embarrassing piece of eco-propaganda it posted on Twitter. Only 400 retweets at the time of writing – but 1,500 comments, mostly from Twitter users […]
Clearing up some misconceptions about what you can and can't claim on tax
Tax deductions relating to cars, travel, clothing, mobile phone and internet use, and rental properties are among the top claims the ATO will be eyeing this tax time.
Bombers pip Giants by a goal in pulsating finish
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A Cale Hooker goal with only seconds left on the clock delivers Essendon a gripping six-point triumph over GWS at Docklands to help keep their finals hopes alive.
Longest Walk walks into Ohio: Photos by Bad Bear
Photos by Western Shoshone Long Walker Carl Bad Bear Sampson June 27, 2019 Bad Bear said, "We are starting the walk here in Phoneton, Ohio. Were gonna try and do 25 miles today . Tonight were Yellow Spring for a talk and a pot luck." Long walkers walked into Ohio, all the way from Alcatraz, on the way to Ohio. Please support these walkers who have suffered a great
Florida and Anti-Semitism - A New Degree of Protection for Israel
Let's open this posting by looking at the First Amendment to the United States Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; *or abridging the freedom of speech*, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances." (my bold) In the United States, at the state government level, more than half of states have passed laws that are designed to discourage any semblence of a boycott against Israel. This legislation is, in part, designed... more »
Great Power Leaders Gather at Osaka G20 — Historic Moment to Stop War, Turn to New Paradigm of Mutual Advantage
[image: https://www.japan.go.jp/g20japan/] National leaders are already en route or have arrived in Osaka, Japan for the Group of 20 Summit, June 28-29, where, on the sidelines, many meetings are set between heads of state of major powers. Among the many bi-and multilateral meetings, are the highly significant one-on-one talks set between President Trump and the three leaders—Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others. These constitute the historic opportunity to override the intense dirty operations—Russia-Ga... more »
Jasun Horsley & James Corbett: The Robo-Nanny State
*Well, I've got to admit this interview was a real treat for me!* *Jasun Horsley's site has been linked in the sidebar for some time now. * *If you missed it? Here it is again: Auticulture* *This interview gives me the opportunity to mention Jasun's latest book. Which, I just so happened to have finished reading a couple of months back. * *Was it thought provoking, interesting and imminently readable? Yes, it was.* *Is it recommended? Indeed it is, highly recommended. Particularly if you've read David McGowan's work on serial killers- Programmed to Kill. **(which appears to be una... more »
Power Tripping Deputy Attacks Mother for Asking Him to Leave Her Property
[image: deputy]A deputy entered a young woman's home without a warrant and refused to leave when told to do so, he then proceeded to attack the innocent mother.
New Digital National Security Archive Document Collection Covers Nonproliferation Policy from 1954 to 1968
The National Security Archive, working with our partners at ProQuest, is publishing a rich new compilation of documents on nuclear nonproliferation policy during the presidencies of Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The 2,301-document collection, Nuclear Nonproliferation 2, Part I: From Atoms for Peace to the NPT, 1954-1968, covers an age of growing concern […]
Smart Phones Are Being Used To Control The Liberal Voter Base…
Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen There is a simple way to tell the difference between a liberal and a conservative in a public place – their cell phone proximity. It has been right here in front of us all this time. There is a way to tell exactly who’s who in the political … Continue reading Smart Phones Are Being Used To Control The Liberal Voter Base…
President Trump: No 'Boots On The Ground' In Iran Dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump talks about the United States imposing fresh sanctions on Iran before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 24, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria *Reuters:* *No 'boots on the ground' in Iran dispute, Trump says; cites 'unlimited time' for new deal* WASHINGTON/GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he was “not talking boots on the ground” should he take military action against Iran and that he had “unlimited time” to try to forge an agreement with Tehran. Iran suggested it was... more »
Venezuelan Government Claims To Have Foiled An Assassination Attempt Against President Maduro And A 'Coup Plot'
*Bloomberg:* *Venezuela Regime Says Guaido, Two Dozen More Planned Coups* Venezuela’s government offered what it said was new proof of a series of planned coups led by National Assembly President Juan Guaido and more than two dozen other people, including many retired military and police officers. Showing videos and photographs of alleged plotters and accomplices on state television, Nicolas Maduro’s regime said that for over 14 months it has tracked plans to kill him and overthrow his government. “We have been present at every meeting where they were trying to topple us,” Informa... more »
First sign that Europe’s policy of sanctions & isolation towards Russia is crumbling (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 218. The post First sign that Europe’s policy of sanctions & isolation towards Russia is crumbling (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Colorado Snowpack Is 40 Times Above Normal Following Summer Solstice Storm
[image: colorado-snowpack-is-forty-times-above-normal-following-summer-solstice-storm] Climate alarmists like to point to weather events such as this year's floods along the Mississippi River as proof of global warming. But there are plenty of weather events that point in the opposite direction, too.
Climate change is killing the right whales
News 1. Why aren’t Cabot Links or Ben Cowan-Dewar registered as lobbyists? “You would have to be completely foolhardy to question the brain trust that has formed to support spending public money to build an airport in Inverness but foolhardy’s my middle name so — hold my beer,” writes Mary Campbell for the Cape Breton Spectator: […]
Fidelity, Translation, and Originalism: Thoughts on Lessig's "Fidelity and Constraint"
For the symposium on Lawrence Lessig, Fidelity and Constraint: How the Supreme Court Has Read the American Constitution (Oxford University Press, 2019). Lawrence Solum *Introduction* Lawrence Lessig's Fidelity and Constraint is an important contribution to American constitutional theory. Although Lessig packages his ideas as a form of "originalism," a close reading of his book suggests that his enterprise is better understood as a version of "living constitutionalism. Originalism requires constitutional practice to be consistent with the original meaning of the constitutional t... more »
On The Limitations of Human Reason
*The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters* By Francisco GoyaHugo Mercier and Daniel Sperber are looking at the evolution and working of reason in their book *The Enigma of Reason*. Here’s an excerpt from the their Introduction to the book: Human reason is both biased and lazy. Biased because it overwhelmingly finds justifications and arguments that support the reasoner's point of view, lazy because reason makes little effort to assess the quality of the justifications and arguments it produces. Imagine, for instance, a reasoner who happens to be partial to holidays at the beach. When r... more »
First Democratic Debate, Summarized:
Lester Holt: Hello and welcome to the Democratic Party presidential debates, where tonight ten people will pretend to be much further to the left than they actually are so that normal human beings will like them. Savannah Guthrie: Our first question is for Senator Elizabeth […]
German Chancellor Merkel Seen Shaking Controllably For The Second Time In Two Weeks
*Daily Mail:* *Fresh fears for Angela Merkel, 64, as she is seen shaking for the second time in two weeks* * German Chancellor, 64, was meeting President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today * She was filmed shaking as she stood in a press conference alongside Steinmeier * It comes two weeks after she was seen trembling in another public appearance * Merkel shook while she met visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Angela Merkel has been seen shaking uncontrollably for the second time this month as fears grow for the 64-year-old German Chancellor's health. Mrs Merkel's arms... more »
He's Running Out Of Scapegoats
In another two days, Doug Ford will have been premier of Ontario for a year. And, after a year, the Ford operation is beginning to smell. But Ford blames others for that smell. Martin Regg Cohn writes: First, he fired Vic Fedeli — faulting his finance minister for the worst budget rollout in recent memory. Leaving the premier faultless as usual. Next, he parted ways with Dean French — blaming his once-powerful chief of staff for the most pungent patronage appointments in recent memory. Leaving the premier blameless as usual. Those appointments were particularly egregious: Never ... more »
The debates—the American people lost
I didn't watch the so-called debates (I watched a dog act at the auditorium), but I did see snippets on CNN and Spectrum 1 at the wellness center this morning. I determined the general idea of the Democrats' program, but there were no surprises. Kill the insurance companies. Open the borders to all illegals. Impeach. Tax. Tax. Tax. More Taxation. Lie. More hate. Kill the economy. Speak Spanish because you're Irish and have a Spanish nick-name. Speak Spanish because you think you're Spartacus. No answers in any language.
Jihadist special forces kill several Syrian soldiers during raid in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels carried out a powerful raid on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in southern Idlib this week. Led by their special forces, the jihadist rebels raided the Syrian Arab Army’s positions south of Atshan on Thursday. As a result of this raid, several Syrian Arab Army soldiers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Venezuela thwarts another coup attempt: official
The Venezuelan authorities have thwarted another attempt to stage a coup, Minister of Communications and Information Jorge Rodriguez said on Wednesday. “We have video recordings that serve as evidence that weapons and money were transferred [for the aim of staging a coup],” Rodriguez told a press conference broadcast by the Telesur TV channel. Rodriguez said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist hit and run attack takes disastrous turn in southwest Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels attempted a hit and run attack against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces in southwestern Idlib this morning. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, the jihadist rebels attempted to attack the Syrian Arab Army’s positions at the northeastern outskirts of Qasabiyah. The Syrian Army reportedly spotted the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian infantry fighting vehicle to get extra armor after Syria combat experience
Russia’s BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles will get extra protection with slat armor and steel screens to shield them against rocket-propelled grenade launchers. Chief Designer of the Special Machine-Building Design Bureau (part of Precision Systems Company) Sergei Abdulov told TASS at the Army-2019 forum on Thursday. There are plans to sign the relevant contract for the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran to accelerate uranium enrichment and stockpile its reserves
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – Iran’s atomic energy organization said on Thursday that they would increase the speed of their uranium enrichment at the Natanz nuclear reactor. “We will increase the speed of uranium enrichment at the Natanz reactor,” spokesman Abbas Kamalundi said, adding that “Iran’s depleted uranium reserves will exceed the 300 kg barrier […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian forces in Syria behind Israeli GPS disruption: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The Russian forces inside Syria are responsible for the unexplained GPS disruptions over Israeli airspace this past month, Israeli security officials told the Haaretz publication. Citing the Israeli security establishment’s assessment, Haaretz said the disruptions were a result of electronic warfare waged by the Russian military in defense of their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army allegedly attacked Turkish military convoy in northwestern Hama: photo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) allegedly attacked a Turkish military convoy as it was leaving northwestern Hama, the pro-militant Hama Media Office reported. The media group released a picture showing smoke in front of a Turkish military vehicle near their observation post in the town of Sheir Magher. Previously, it […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey or US behind attack on Syrian oil pipelines in Mediterranean: Russian media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – Syria’s oil pipelines off the coast of Tartous recently came under attack by an unknown entity in the eastern Mediterranean. While no group or country has claimed responsibility for the attack, Syria’s Al-Watan publication, citing Russian Today and Eurasia Daily, reported that the explosions at the oil pipelines were not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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*Two-thirds of American employees regret their college degrees* Two-thirds of employees report regrets about their advanced degrees, as Americans question the high cost of higher education. Student loan debt has ballooned to nearly $1.6 trillion nationwide in 2019, topping the list of regrets for employees. Science, technology, engineering or math majors, who are more likely to enjoy higher salaries, were least likely to report regrets, while those in the humanities were most likely. A college education is still considered a pathway to higher lifetime earnings and gainful employm... more »
DOES ELIZABETH WARREN HAVE A PLAN FOR TAKING ON THE "LIBERAL MEDIA"?
Democrats had their first presidential debate last night, and the message in much of the "liberal media" coverage is * Holy crap, are these candidates left-wing!* Here are Vera Bergengruen and Philip Elliott in *Time*: That sound you heard in Miami on Wednesday evening? *El partido demócrata dando un fuerte giro a la izquierda.* The screech of a Democratic Party swerving hard to the left. Here's Dan Balz in *The Washington Post*: On a range of issues, including immigration, climate change, health care, the economy and more, the Democratic candidates were unabashed in their enthus... more »
Social media challenges continue for cannabis firms – sometimes costing thousands in lost investment
After what seemed to be a brief hiatus, social media giants are once again suspending – and outright deleting – the accounts of marijuana companies. Some industry officials say this is a result of spiteful competitors flagging posts and reporting pages to the platforms’ moderators, costing businesses thousands of dollars in lost time and labor when […] Social media challenges continue for cannabis firms – sometimes costing thousands in lost investment is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The hunt for PFAS turns to Michigan farms using human waste as fertilizer
PFAS chemicals are known as forever chemicals because they remain in our bodies and environment for an extremely long time. In Michigan, there is concern that PFAS might be contaminating farm fields after they are treated with human waste used as fertilizer. The fertilizer, called biosolids, is solid human waste that is treated by a […] The post The hunt for PFAS turns to Michigan farms using human waste as fertilizer appeared first on Health Nut News.
Top female German left-wing politicians plan a semi-ban of SUVs
*Echoing the self-confidence of Adolf Hitler's, these fundamentally misguided individuals would love to impose it on all of Europe* These days, Germany's politics is largely controlled by the people whose skulls are filled with sawdust. But things will be worse if and when the *truly left-wing* parties take over Germany. Material scientists among the TRF readers are urged to figure out what is worse than sawdust. For years, we mocked the unhinged green extremists' for their efforts to demonize the sports utility vehicles, the SUVs. Those were killing the planets, right? We allowed... more »
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*UN report on global warming warns of "climate apartheid" between rich and poor* *This is all perfectly logical if we assume that a couple of degrees warming is going to affect anything much. But will it? The population outside the tropics are not be going to be bothered by a couple of degrees warming.People in the tropics already live in temperatures way above the global average so why should people in more temperate climes experience difficulty with a slightly warmer environment?The very hottest territories may experience out-movement but that is a problem for their neighb... more »
They finally got me.....
This financial business (above) in Orlando, Florida put the sign up in the early 1990's. The interesting thing about it was that the building was right on the downtown entrance to the interstate highway (I-4) that was flooded with cars at the end of each workday. A friend saw it and took the photo. That particular message stayed up there for some time. They were complaining about all my organizing in the Orlando-area and also the protests I was then regularly organizing at the Kennedy Space Center around the Star Wars program. I've spent a few days in jail here and there over t... more »
Death Match: U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat vs. Air Force F-15 Eagle (Who Wins)?
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Interesting question. Having spent his entire career flying USAF F-15Cs in Europe, Robert “Scout” Winebrenner never flew the Tomcat but during the 1980s he had the opportunity to fly Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) with 6th Fleet F-14s in the Mediterranean. As he explains in Issue 13 “Grumman F-14 Tomcat” of Aviation Classics magazine, innumerable discussions have been made about which was the better fighter, but although both the aircraft replaced the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 and the F-14 were built to satisfy totally different operational requir... more »
Wargames: This Amazing Picture Shows F-35s Doing Something Only F-35s Can Do
*Gabriele Barison* *Security, * The F-35s from the three nations played as primary friendly, or blue, force players in this exercise while a variety of other aircraft played the aggressor roles, simulating realistic combat situations between the advanced F-35s and previous generation fighters. Taken on Jun. 25, 2019 although not easy to see because of the standard F-35 color scheme the interesting picture in this post shows F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft from three nations (U.S., U.K. and Israel) from three nations demonstrating interoperability during Exercise Tri-Lightning... more »
The Navy Will Soon Have a New Weapon to Kill 'Battleships' or Submarines
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The future is now? The Navy is moving fast to build new medium- and large-sized armed surface attack drones able to hunt submarines, surveil the air and sea and launch offensive attacks across air, surface and undersea domains. Called the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV) and Large Unmanned Surface Vehicle (LUSV) - the new platforms are described by Navy developers as “anti-surface and strike warfare” vessels. While the new surface drones are being engineered for a range of missions, to include anti-submarine sonar applications, large drone fleet... more »
Press Release: UN Headquarters to host groundbreaking discussion on vaccine misinformation and growing distrust
Press Release (with 24 hours notice). Note, no one actually present with specialist knowledge of vaccine safety. UN Headquarters to host groundbreaking discussion on vaccine misinformation and growing distrust Experts, UN officials and private sector representatives to convene to address... more »
Tennis club rejects women's application for membership
A Newcastle tennis club is resisting calls for it to allow female members to join, despite a backlash from the local community — as well as a former tennis professional.
'It looked like he was trying to rip his eyeball out': Burgess in trouble after alleged eye gouge
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South Sydney's George Burgess has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary after being placed on report for an alleged eye gouge in the Rabbitohs' 14-9 loss to the Wests Tigers.
Bombers pip Giants by a goal in pulsating finish
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A Cale Hooker goal with less than 30 seconds on the clock delivers Essendon a gripping six-point triumph over GWS at Docklands to help keep their finals hopes alive.
Debate One Was Mostly A Dud... But It Showed Why Elizabeth Warren Is A Front Runner And The Others... Aren't
Stephen Colbert was wrong about de Blasio, who wasn't allowing himself to be ignored by a batch of jackass moderators. His interruptions were welcome. Trump's weren't. Señor Asshole tweeted that he found the debate last night boring. Maybe it would be more exciting for him if his head of the Pennsylvania Republican Party, Val DiGiorgio, were sending everyone pictures of his penis just the way he was doing in Philly before being forced to resign this week. Elizabeth Warren had the best opening response and the best closing statement. Savannah Guthrie had the worst. I hope they don... more »
Brazil’s Congress Restarts Discussion of Lowering Age for Criminal Responsibility
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – After more than twenty years of discussions, the issue of reducing the onset of criminal responsibility from eighteen to sixteen years of age is once again in the forefront of Congressional debates. On Thursday, the Senate’s Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Commission (CCJ) will hear experts […] The post Brazil’s Congress Restarts Discussion of Lowering Age for Criminal Responsibility appeared first on The Rio Times.
Russia Warns U.S. And ISRAEL That Iran Is Its ‘Ally’ And Was Right About Drone Shoot Down
Russia Warns U.S. And ISRAEL That Iran Is Its ‘Ally’ And Was Right About Drone Shoot Down by TOM O’CONNOR, https://www.newsweek.com/ A senior Russian official warned his U.S. and lsraeli counterparts that his country would continue to support Iran, which he backed in its recent claims regarding the shooting down of a U.S. spy drone. – …
Jared Kushner’s ‘Deal of the Century’ Fails to Materialise in Bahrain
Kushner: “Did I say Deal of the Century? I mean Fail of the Century … I mean Sale of the Century ….” – Jared Kushner’s ‘Deal of the Century’ Fails to Materialise in Bahrain by Martin Chulov Middle East correspondent, https://www.theguardian.com/international Senior adviser to Trump found no interest in his proposals for ending Israel/Palestine conflict …
From 9/11 to Shoplifting: Assange in the Context of the European Arrest Warrant
*Nina Cross* | From day one, the EAW was open to abuse, and was used as the primary mechanism for trapping Assange.
Almost unbelievable
We’ll have to wait and see…. I’ve waited, but I haven’t seen much. If you wanted to find out How this shambles came about Like the man upon the stair Certain details weren’t there I hope you think it’s fair to say They weren’t there again today. Of course, you can always look elsewhere. It seems that the NEC has the final say as to whether a case can be referred upwards, or dumped. There were just three individuals tasked with making this decision. A clash of diary dates meant the at least one and possibly two of the three were last-minute substitutes. One panellist was Keith V... more »
International climate commitments promise progress when there is none.
“Having been relatively stable overall for the last 7 years, global CO2 emissions grew by ~2.0% in 2018. 2.5% of this growth was in the Developing world whereas 1.1% of the growth was in the Developed world. This growth of … Continue reading →
Day 4 on the road: running around Dayton, Ohio
Wednesday was a business day for Miss D. and her family. They had to deal with various issues, none of which directly involved me, so I was a bit of a spare part for most of the discussions. I spent the morning with them, then went back to our hotel for an afternoon nap while they continued their work. We met up again for supper at a Chinese buffet (good food, BTW, and very tasty). While running around town, I was struck by the "two Daytons" feel of this city. There's a fair amount of gentrification in some areas, with older buildings being restored and upgraded, and a feel of ... more »
Lakeside Women's Club, 2019
Last week I was a hostess at the Lakeside Women's Club program "A Photographic History of Knitting: 1900to 2019" presented by Gretchen Curtis, LWC President. Gretchen used to be the Heritage Museum archivist and always presented such interesting programs. She was also one of the Porch Stories presenters its first year. This week's program was "Here comes the bride and bridesmaids, 1940s - 2010," although one dress was from 1909 and one was from 2018. It was a fun program, and one woman who talked was 100 years old. Made me think I should go back to coloring my hair, because she ... more »
A Move to the Left?
That Scott Gottlieb, who recently resigned his position as FDA commissioner, has returned to the American Enterprise Institute (after two earlier stints there) perhaps illustrates the move to the left that The Economist and others have detected in American public opinion and politics (“Donald Trump’s Presidency Has Moved America Left,” June 15, 2019). What I […] The post A Move to the Left? appeared first on Econlib.
How Japan Could End Up with Aircraft Carriers Armed with F-35s
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* The British company that built the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers wants to help Tokyo modify some of its own ships into carriers. The British company that built the Royal Navy’s two new *Queen Elizabeth*-class aircraft carriers wants to help Japan modify some of its own ships into carriers. The Japanese government in November 2018 announced that it plans to enhance its two *Izumo*-class helicopter carriers in order to support F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters. The announcement followed *years of speculation* that began even before *Izumo *comm... more »
How Trump Would Strike Iran: Think F-35s, B-2 Bombers, Aircraft Carriers and More
*David Axe* *Security, * But how would Iran respond? U.S. president Donald Trump on June 26, 2019 said he could order U.S. forces to strike Iran without involving large numbers of American ground troops. “It wouldn’t last very long, I can tell you that,” Trump *said* in an interview on Fox Business. “I’m not talking boots on the ground,” Trump added. “I’m not talking, we’re going to send a million soldiers. I’m just saying if something would happen, it wouldn’t last very long.” Trump’s comments hint at a possible U.S. plan for retaliating against Iran for the Islamic Republic... more »
A Look At China's 'Hidden Navy'
Yu Ruowang/CHINA NEWS SERVICE/VCG *Gregory Poling, Foreign Policy:* *China’s Hidden Navy* *The evidence shows that supposed fishing boats around contested islands are part of an extensive maritime militia.* The Spratly Islands, occupied by five different claimants, are the most hotly contested part of the South China Sea. Thanks to the harbors and supporting infrastructure Beijing constructed on its outposts there over the last five years, most vessels operating around the Spratlys are Chinese. And most of those are at least part-time members of China’s official maritime militia, ... more »
'You need to throw me under a bus': Nursing home fails to properly manage dying man's pain
A Sydney woman spent the final weeks of her father's life begging hospital staff not to send him back to his nursing home, the Royal Commission into Aged Care is told.
Live: Tigers host Rabbitohs in Parramatta
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Souths will look to draw back level with the Storm at the top of the NRL ladder when they take on a Tigers side on the cusp of the top eight. Follow all the action live in our ScoreCentre.
Live: Bombers, Giants make a start to AFL round 15
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The Bombers need to win to stay in touch with the eight, the Giants can't afford to lose if they want to remain on the heels of the top two. Who will get the points at Docklands? Follow all the scores, stats and commentary.
Perth's June deluge fails to make up for parched summer and autumn
Perth is experiencing its wettest month in 14 years, but the deluge is not enough to catapult the city to its average rainfall for the year to date.
An Alabama woman shot in the stomach has been charged over her unborn baby's death
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A grand jury indicted 27-year-old Marshae Jones over the shooting death of her unborn baby during a fight with another woman — even though she didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald's claims it was short-changed over Metro Tunnel project plans
McDonald's launches legal action over the acquisition of its Swanston St store for the Metro Tunnel works, saying it was short-changed more than $40 million.
Turnbull defends his actions during leadership spill that cost him top job
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull hits back at old colleagues on Twitter amid criticism of his actions during last year's leadership spill that ended in Scott Morrison replacing him in the country's top job.
'No vaccine is 100 per cent effective': Flu outbreak kills 37 Victorians
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James Day died from complications caused by influenza eight days after he was admitted to hospital in eastern Victoria. He is one of 37 people killed so far this year.
Pro-Vaxxer Meghan McCain Continues to Pontificate
Seems Ms. McCain is compelled to preach. "Vaccinating your kids is an easy choice." Really? How lovely to be to so sure of one's self and an entire industry. This was my response to Ms McCain. I see no need... more »
Private Equity and “Institutional” Investor Owned U.K. Utility Engaged in Massive Fraud, Regulatory Evasions, Worker Coercion, Caused “Catastrophic” Environmental Damage
Abuses like raw sewage on beaches and faking regulatory filings make a U.K. water utility a new low in privatization scandals.
Switzerland aims to join neighbors in legalizing medical marijuana
Switzerland is looking to give physicians the ability to prescribe cannabis-based medicines, which would significantly boost access and, if approved, create one of Europe’s newest regulated markets. A proposed legal amendment would put the cultivation, processing, manufacture and sale of medical marijuana under the regulatory wing of Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products (Swissmedic). A public […] Switzerland aims to join neighbors in legalizing medical marijuana is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Climate hits the Democrat debate fan
Some people now want a separate climate debate, but the powers that be are resisting. This is now called the "debate debate". The post Climate hits the Democrat debate fan appeared first on CFACT.
“Leisure Unsought, Neural Networks, and Other Dramas”
*“Leisure Unsought, Neural Networks, and Other Dramas”* Why We Will Soon Be Eating Each Other by Fred Reed “Today, FOE will explain economics, fraud, unemployment, and the end of the world. There will no longer be a need for economists, if there ever was. You will understand everything. FOE is that sort of column. Long ago, everybody worked on farms, growing food. This was a real service. People wanted food. They liked to eat it. At the same time, there was a tremendous demand for refrigerators and cars. People didn’t know they wanted these things because they hadn’t been invented. ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin So Far, $1.57 Billion for Wall Yields 1.7 Miles of FenceChennai, an Indian City of Nearly5 Million, Is Running Out of WaterWorking a 10-hour day once a week increases stroke risk by nearly a third, study finds Deported parents may lose kids to adoption, investigation finds Former special counsel Robert Mueller agrees to testify before Congress in July 'Hell is coming': Western Europe braces for its hottest weather since a 2003 heat wave killed 15,000 people in France Google's Competitors Gang-Up To Help Regulators Make Anti-Trust Case Russian Spy Planes To Fly Over Am... more »
Israeli Ambassador in NYT: ‘Palestinians Must Unconditionally Surrender’
*21WIRE + Antiwar.com* | Bizarrely, Israeli diplomatic compares Palestinians to ethnic Germans after World War 2.
McAfee to Washington: ‘I’ll f**king bury you!’ exposing corrupt CIA, Gov’t officials if ‘disappeared’
*RT International* | Vows to release massive data dump on corrupt US and CIA officials if arrested or otherwise 'disappeared'.
Researchers Find new Dinosaur Species in the South of Brazil
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Researchers have found an unknown dinosaur species that lived in the northwestern region of Paraná 90 million years ago. The fossil was found in a paleontological site in Cruzeiro do Oeste by researchers from the State University of Maringá (UEM), the University of São Paulo (USP) and […] The post Researchers Find new Dinosaur Species in the South of Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Will Privatize Carnaval Parades Due to Lack of Funds
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Crivella, announced on Wednesday afternoon, June 26th, that the samba schools parades at the Sambadrome on Marquês de Sapucaí will be privatized. According to him, the municipal and state governments are considering a partnership to enable the project. The mayor’s […] The post Rio de Janeiro Will Privatize Carnaval Parades Due to Lack of Funds appeared first on The Rio Times.
This Is What A Hard Helicopter Landing Looks Like
Scary, hard-landing they were lucky to walk away safe after that 😬😳 pic.twitter.com/p89rmx1R2Z — Rotarywing (@Rotarywings1) June 26, 2019 *WNU Editor:* Ouch!!!! am surprised that no one got hurt.
Doctor, Are You Taking Care Of Your Mental Health?
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/doctor-are-you-taking-care-of-your-mental-health.41064/ Advertisements
French weather map captures Europe’s strange heatwave.
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/06/26/europe/france-heat-map-intl/index.html?utm_content=2019-06-27T07%3A31%3A05&utm_term=link&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fbCNNi
Extinction report: 1 million animals, plants at risk, UN’s IPEBS says
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/05/06/extinction-report-1-million-animals-plants-risk-uns-ipebs-says/1115842001/
Incredible body camera video shows moment newborn girl was found alive in plastic grocery bag.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/abandoned-newborn-girl-found-alive-plastic-grocery-bag/story?id=63603883
Solar Geoengineering: An Umbrella Over the Earth to Fight Climate Change?
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/science/environment/solar-geoengineering-an-umbrella-over-the-earth-to-fight-climate-change/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm::fb:—-:rrssopenmind:::::20190618::sitlnk::
10 Food Products You Should and Shouldn’t Eat Before Sleep
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/10-food-products-you-should-and-shouldnt-eat-before-sleep-250160/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
5 Exercises to Transform Your Body in 15 Minutes
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/5-exercises-to-transform-your-body-in-15-minutes-517860/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
8 Diet Secrets From a Dermatologist That Will Make Your Skin Perfect
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/8-diet-secrets-from-a-dermatologist-that-will-make-your-skin-perfect-370010/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
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
Heart risk raised by sitting in front of the TV, not by sitting at work, finds study
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-06-heart-front-tv.html
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