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Tensions Are Definitely Simmering Betweeen World Leaders At The G20
US President Donald Trump turns to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to exchange a few words as the other leaders wave. Photo: DPA *SCMP: **Beneath the smiles and handshakes, tensions simmer as world leaders meet for G20* * Xi Jinping makes beeline to shake hands with Donald Trump before traditional ‘family photo’ at start of Osaka summit * But geopolitical rifts between some are evident, despite the camaraderie After converging in Osaka, Japan amid heavy rains, world leaders gathered on Friday morning for the traditional “family photo” that marks the start of the Group of 20 ... more »
The True Story of Two Dead Migrants
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It’s not legitimate to seek asylum because you don’t earn enough money at work. ~ Jordan Candler ~ “Photo of drowned migrants triggers fight over Trump asylum clampdown.” That’s how Reuters headlined the fallout following this week’s revelation that two Salvadorans, a father and his two-year-old child, failed in their attempt to traverse the … Continue reading The True Story of Two Dead Migrants
"The Peculiar Impression..."
"Why do human beings have the peculiar impression that belief is the same as truth?" "Because sometimes the truth hurts. Sometimes we need to believe in a better truth." "What better truth can there be than truth?" - Gene Brewer
San Francisco Fed Promotes “Climate-Adaptation” Loans
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By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Heralding a new era of what it calls “climate adaptation finance,” a June 14 report issued by the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank calls for using the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to guide lending practices in economically depressed communities throughout the United States. Enacted in 1977 to spur economic development … Continue reading San Francisco Fed Promotes “Climate-Adaptation” Loans
Trump Deregulation Will Boost Household Income By $3,100, Report Finds
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By Fred Lucas ~ The Trump administration deregulation efforts will raise incomes by about $3,100 per household over the next five to 10 years, and sharply reduce prices for consumers, according to a report released Friday by the White House Council of Economic Advisers. “The deregulatory efforts of the Trump administration have also removed mandates … Continue reading Trump Deregulation Will Boost Household Income By $3,100, Report Finds
Supreme Court: A Little Bit Of Good— An Avalanche Of Bad
Lets get the bad part out of the way first. The Supreme Court— in a totally predictable partisan 5-4 decision— told the states to gerrymander all they like without worrying about the Supreme Court doing anything about it. That may be good news for corrupt Democratic legislatures in Maryland and Illinois but… Republicans fully control 23 states— legislatures and governors— and most of them have every intention off going all out to make sure Democrats win as few seats as possible. Democrats control 14 states and 13 states have split control. If the Republicans maintain their control ... more »
Supplements for Brain Health Show No Benefit – a Neurologist Explains a New Study
*Steven DeKosky* *Society, Americas* [image: Reuters] We've got the details. *The FDA does not treat supplements like prescription medications.* Americans and others around the world have turned increasingly to dietary supplements in order to maintain or preserve their brain health. A recent study found that a quarter of adults over 50 take a supplement for brain-related health. But that same study, done by experts convened by the AARP, suggests that seniors should spend their money elsewhere. The supplements don’t work. This is no small issue. Expenditures on non-vitamin brain... more »
The F-16 'Ghost' Fighter Just Took Its First Flight
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/23/2002135827/-1/-1/0/190521-F-DN281-071.JPG] Brig. Gen. Robert Novotny decided to take a non-traditional route of determining a new paint scheme for the F-16. Facebook and Novotny’s followers would be the deciding factor for the new Ghost scheme. *“We want a good product just like the commander does,” said Troy Blaschko, an aircraft painter with M1 assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group.* An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet made its initial flight after receiving the first U.S. Air Force Ghost paint sch... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 29, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife, São Paulo party, music, forró, Bixiga, best shows, party, música brasileira, Centro, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Amanda Magalhães (Vila Madalena) – Singer Amanda Magalhães performs tonight at Secretinho, one of the cool spots in Vila Madalena. Magalhães, who is also an actress, will be presenting […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Canadian Government Officials Are Saying That Prime Minister Trudeau And President Xi Had 'Positive' Discussions
*Reuters:* *Canada's Trudeau, Xi had 'positive' discussions as dispute rages: Ottawa* OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping had “positive, constructive interactions” on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Friday as a dispute between the two countries rages, Trudeau’s office said. Trudeau spoke “more than once” to Xi during a meeting of the Group of 20 leading economies in Osaka, Japan, said an official in Trudeau’s office, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. The contact between the two leaders was the... more »
The Forever War Is So Normalized That Opposing It Is “Isolationism”
After getting curb stomped on the debate stage by Tulsi Gabbard, the campaign for Tim “Who the fuck is Tim Ryan?” Ryan posted a statement decrying the Hawaii congresswoman’s desire to end a pointless 18-year military occupation as “isolationism”. “While making a point as to […]
Trump Praises Saudi Crown Prince at G-20 Meeting
From VOA News: “Trump Praises Saudi Crown Prince at G-20 Meeting By VOA News June 28, 2019 09:23 PM VOA’s … Continue reading →
Important Bilat – President Trump Meets Xi Jinping – 10:30pm EST Livestream…
The event the world is waiting for happens at 10:30pm EST. President Trump will be holding a bilateral meeting with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping. All eyes are turned towards Trump and Xi as they go into what could be one … Continue reading →
Mohammad Samir Obeid
June 27, 2019: Mohammad Samir Obeid, 21, was killed during a protest in Jerusalem when Israeli soldiers shot him with several bullets, including a live round in the heart. Israeli soldiers and the police invaded, on Thursday evening, the al-‘Isawiya town, north of occupied East Jerusalem, killed a young Palestinian man, and injured many other… The post Mohammad Samir Obeid appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Dear Teachers: Don't Make Your Lesson Relevant
When I was getting my teacher training way back in the 1970s, we used to hear a great deal about making our teaching relevant. It took me several years of teaching to figure out why that was terrible advice. And it hasn't ever gone away. It seems to make sense. Connect your lesson on parts of speech to a current popular song. Assign persuasive essays about something the kids are into today. Could we do an essay about the rap? I hear that teens very much like the rap these days. Looks tall to me. But the problem is not teachers who are clueless about what a relevant connection might b... more »
Damage bill in millions as fire destroys caravan storage site
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Police investigate the cause of a fire which engulfed a caravan storage site in New Town, Hobart, causing millions of dollars in damage.
Dramatic footage shows man allegedly tasering police officer at Sydney train station
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Police charge a 50-year-old man after an officer is allegedly tasered during an arrest at Yennora train station, in Sydney's west.
Tasmania's longest-serving magistrate retires after 30 years
Sam Mollard's 30 years on the bench has earnt praise and admiration from colleagues, and even a "fan letter" from one defendant for his "very human understanding" of the law.
South Africa and a swarm of bees sting Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes
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Bees stopped play in Durham but could not stop Sri Lanka falling to a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of eliminated South Africa, severely denting its own semi-final hopes.
Seizures, breathing problems and chronic fatigue — but the NDIS can't help
Narina Carter suffers from a rare genetic condition which causes pain, seizures, cognitive and speech problems, dislocations and acute tiredness. She says she has a disability, but the NDIS doesn't agree
All of the Reasons Why the Glock 46 Gun Dominates
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Here is why we say that. *The striker is also significantly redesigned, with a new backplate on the rear of the slide.* Glock GmbH is criticized by some for being one of the least innovative companies in the gun industry. The basic design of a Glock pistol has changed very little from the original Generation 1 Glock: the majority of changes through the generations are slight changes to the trigger layout and the addition of rails and other ergonomic features. This has led some to say that Glock cannot innovate. However, the Gl... more »
Texas CPS Medically Kidnaps 4 Year Old Homeschooled Boy After Parents Complain About Poor Doctor Care
Drake Pardo (age four) was illegally taken from his family by Child Protective Services (CPS) on June 20. The Pardos are a Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) member family. THSC attorneys Chris Branson and Julie Jacobson are now representing the Pardos and are attempting to return Drake, a medically fragile child, back to his family. CPS first made contact with the family on June 7, leaving a business card on the family’s door. Two weeks later, after repeated attempts by the family and their attorney Chris Branson to obtain any information about the case, CPS suddenly declared an “... more »
"On This Day: One Wrong Turn & History's Biggest 'Butterfly Effect'"
*"On This Day: * *One Wrong Turn & History's Biggest 'Butterfly Effect'"* by Global Macro Monitor "Spring and Summer of 1914. One wrong turn, one small change in initial conditions can change the course of history enormously. The butterfly effect is the concept that small causes can have large effects. Initially, it was used with weather prediction but later the term became a metaphor used in and out of science. "In chaos theory, the butterfly effect is the sensitive dependence on initial conditions in which a small change in one state of a deterministic nonlinear system can result... more »
President Xi Vows To Compensate Victims Of Intellectual Property Theft And To Liberalize The Economy
*SCMP:** Victims of intellectual property theft will be compensated, Xi Jinping tells world leaders* * Chinese leader also says a channel will be set up for foreign firms to make complaints and Beijing will take ‘major steps’ to further liberalise economy * Promises come right before talks with US President Donald Trump in Osaka Foreign businesses that have fallen victim to intellectual property theft will be compensated and a channel will be set up for them to make complaints, Chinese President Xi Jinping told world leaders in Japan on Friday. Xi’s pledge at the Group of 20 summ... more »
Did Kamala Harris ‘Lie’ About Being in the Second Integrated Class in Berkeley?
Harris claimed she was part of only the second class to integrate the Berkeley public schools. And she was right.
Dear U.S. Government: Let Journalists Into Migrant Detention Centers
Democracy has to operate in the open or it isn't democracy
Risks to Children from Water Fluoridation—One Dose Does Not Fit All
By Amanda Just, MS, and David Kennedy, DDS, from CHD’s Partner: International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) Fluoridation is the addition of an industrial compound to the public drinking water for the purpose of altering the consumer’s oral health. Municipalities that add fluoride to their water supplies do so based on a “one dose […] The post Risks to Children from Water Fluoridation—One Dose Does Not Fit All appeared first on Health Nut News.
Not vaccinated? A new Ohio bill could prevent you from being fired for refusing immunizations
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that would forbid employers from punishing or firing employees who refuse to receive a vaccine against the flu, measles and other infectious diseases. The legislation would prohibit employers — including hospitals — from demoting, firing or otherwise punishing an employee for choosing not to get a vaccination. The […] The post Not vaccinated? A new Ohio bill could prevent you from being fired for refusing immunizations appeared first on Health Nut News.
Texas CPS Medically Kidnaps 4 Year Old Homeschooled Boy After Parents Complain About Poor Doctor Care
Drake Pardo (age four) was illegally taken from his family by Child Protective Services (CPS) on June 20. The Pardos are a Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) member family. THSC attorneys Chris Branson and Julie Jacobson are now representing the Pardos and are attempting to return Drake, a medically fragile child, back to his family. CPS first made contact with the family on June 7, leaving a business card on the family’s door. Two weeks later, after repeated attempts by the family and their attorney Chris Branson to obtain any information about the case, CPS suddenly declared an “... more »
"The Object of Iran"
A picture's worth a thousand words, it is said. Right, Bolton? You too, Pompeo... *"The Object of Iran"* by David Stockman "The object of terrorism is terrorism. The object of oppression is oppression. The object of torture is torture. The object of murder is murder. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" – George Orwell, "1984" (1949) "When we do finally strike Iran, it’ll be because John Bolton and Mike Pompeo have elected officials like Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, who’ll stand up in the United States Senate and say stuff like this: "Democr... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 6/28/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “ALERT: Proof Of US Economic Free-Fall, Trade "Truce," Nuclear Fed., More” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Ranking Member of US Senate Armed Services Committee Reed: Trump should be Restricted from going to War with Iran
“Reed Votes to Block President Trump from Authorizing a Military Strike on Iran Without Congressional Approval Ranking Member of Armed … Continue reading →
US Senator Kaine Says War With Iran Would Be A “Colossal Mistake”; Kaine-Udall Plan to Work with House to Assert Congress’ War Powers to Prevent War with Iran
40 voted to abdicate their responsibility as US Senators. 10 abdicated their responsibility as US Senators by not even voting! … Continue reading →
Lust for Power at any Cost isn’t a reason to Vote for Democrats
Joe Biden Claims Trump Has Never Criticized KKK Trump makes statement about racism and neo-Nazis, KKK, and… other hate groups…calls them 'thugs and criminals.' pic.twitter.com/px3irsfcwI — Gary Detman (@GaryDetmanNews) August 14, 2017 "Mr. President, if you're listening, I want you to hear me, please. You have harnessed fear for political purposes and only love can … Continue reading "Lust for Power at any Cost isn’t a reason to Vote for Democrats"
Tonight's Movie Is 'Then There Were Three'
Plot summary from *Moviefone*: During World War II, a Nazi officer hunts through Allied territory for members of the Italian underground.
Would Che Wear a Bernie T-Shirt if he'd Lived?
First, a response to your comments: Paul L. QuandtJune 27, 2019 at 11:24 AM "...Obama, who was famous for being half white - or half negro,..." And 100% anti-American communist a**h*** -Paul, not only was Barack's mother a communist, but his grandparents were communists and they introduced him to his "Uncle Frank" (who looks enough like him to be his father), a card carrying communist. When you look at his inner circle in the White House, they were all communists and the children of communists. Small wonder that the eight years of Obamanation were so dismal. - - LSPJune 27, 2019 at... more »
Therefore I come and we come together as one to see to it
1) * Only* you, sons of the Most High God, can change the world as alchemists of the sacred fire! You are on stage. It is your opportunity. Without you and your Christhood and your call and the spoken Word unto the violet flame you must understand that nothing will change and what the psychics have seen may very well come to pass. I therefore call, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the multiplication of these loaves and fishes, these sons and daughters of God--that as each one represents a pillar of fire, students of light across the world might tie into that momentum, might rece... more »
Pride and protest: Marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots
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Activists from around the world gather in New York's Greenwich Village to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of the LGBT movement and decry a wave of Trump administration policies they view as a setback for their cause.
Donald Trump wants to meet Kim Jong-un at the border to 'say hello'
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The United States President says he would like to meet with the North Korean leader at the demilitarised zone on the border of North and South Korea this weekend "just to shake his hand and say hello".
One in six people will experience restless legs syndrome. But we don't know why
Karen McFarland didn't get a proper night's sleep for 12 years before realising she had restless legs syndrome. So what is this debilitating condition, and what can help relieve its nasty symptoms?
Wildlife rope bridge to become a lifeline to save possums from predators and traffic
A rope bridge is being hailed as a breakthrough to prevent native possums being killed by both predators and heavy traffic at one of Perth's most sensitive wetlands.
Supporters and critics both left surprised by how far WA's proposed euthanasia laws go
While Victoria touts its new voluntary euthanasia laws as the most conservative model in the world, WA's model is attacked for putting society on a "slippery slope", writes Jacob Kagi.
Beekeepers seek access to Tassie's remote forests as they struggle to find leatherwood flowers
Beekeepers say they need to expand their hives into parts of Tasmania's world heritage area to keep up with the demand for leatherwood honey, which is unique to the state.
Man in vegetative state after motorbike accident should be allowed to die, French court rules
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The fate of Vincent Lambert, who has almost no consciousness but can breathe without a respirator and occasionally moves his eyes, has torn apart his family and sparked fierce nationwide debate in France over the right to die.
If There Are No Consequences Commensurate With The Crime Of Treason, Wall Street Executives Will Keep Selling Us Out
*Russia may have paid to get them in office, but China seems to be getting the most out of it* During Wednesday’s debate, the candidates were all asked to name the biggest single national security threat to the country. Few of them had the self-discipline to name just one, but almost all of then named China. Tim Ryan caught himself about to say China is “whipping” us everywhere, realized that might sound defeatist and changed it in mid-sentence into something that didn’t make any sense— “wiping us everywhere.” Last night, one of the moderators just phrased it as a what-to-do-about-C... more »
Epic Strategery – The “Excellent Content” Plan – President Trump Meeting With Kim Jong-Un….
As President Trump begins day-two at the G20 he happens to tweet a public message to Chairman Kim Jong-Un about a quick meet-and-greet at the DMZ. You know, if you’ve got a few minutes… LOL. Too darned funny….. Obviously this … Continue reading →
G20 Day Two Schedule – Critical Meeting With Chairman Xi 10:30pm EDT
Day two of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, will include the much anticipated meeting between President Trump and China’s Chairman Xi Jinping. The world is paying close attention to this bilateral discussion. Remember, Japan is 11 hours ahead of … Continue reading →
Utah Police Announce Arrest in Case of Missing Utah Student Mackenzie Lueck…
A very sad end to a statewide search for missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck. During a police conference update today, Ms. Lueck was identified as a murder victim. A suspect has been arrested. (Via NBC) Salt Lake City … Continue reading →
Bipartisan lawmakers offer congressional bill to promote cannabis, CBD research
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a federal bill to bolster marijuana and CBD research, a move that could encourage more doctors to recommend medical cannabis and expand legalization efforts. The bill also would amend the definition of marijuana in the federal Controlled Substances Act to exclude the synthetic equivalent of hemp-derived CBD that […] Bipartisan lawmakers offer congressional bill to promote cannabis, CBD research is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
In 2020, New F-15EX Fighters Will Take to the Sky (Worried, F-35?)
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Maybe. Get ready, F-35. Boeing says it can deliver the U.S. Air Force (USAF) at least two engineering, versions manufacturing and development (EMD) F-15EX fighters as early as 2020. This is possible due to the fact the F-15EX has a lot of similarities with the F-15QA Advanced Eagle that is in production for Qatar. So there is a possibility that some aircraft destined for Qatar could be rerouted to the USAF. The EX can be seen as a modified version of the QA of which Qatar ordered 36 (with an option on another 36) in a USD 6,2 billion contract signed... more »
A World War II Tale: How Imperial Japan Lit Asia on Fire
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Why Tokyo went to war and killed millions. Japan’s road to World War II was a long one. Throughout the late 19th century, the island nation broke out of its feudal past on a path to modernity with a ruthlessness and singlemindedness that would have scared Western nations had they been paying attention. The modern Japanese Navy was modeled on Britain’s Royal Navy, its army was patterned on the Prussian army, and it imported its new modern industrial base from the best examples the world around. By 1894, Japan was ready to join in the game of... more »
Are There Any Sane Democratic Candidates? - Top Headline
[image: top-headline-christian-gomez-luis-miguel-sane-democratic-candidates] VIDEO - This week, the first wave of democratic presidential debates took place. Author Luis Miguel joins Top Headline to discuss his articles based on the debates. Miguel also gives insight into candidates' connections and who to watch that will be propelled without reason by the mainstream media and others.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 28, 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool *Reuters:* *U.S.-China trade talks: where they are and what's at stake* (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet on Saturday at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Japan to try to resurrect a deal to end a costly trade war. Negotiations between trade teams from the world’s two largest economies broke down in May when Washington accused Beijing of reneging on commitments to change its laws to enact economic reforms. ... more »
Does a Photo Show Joe Biden With the ‘Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan’?
In the aftermath of the first round of Democratic primary debates, social media users shared a largely misleading, inaccurate meme that targeted the former vice president.
People Gather at Stonewall 50 Years After LGBTQ Uprising
The Stonewall Inn is now a landmark and part of the Stonewall National Monument, but in 1969, it was part of a gay scene that was known, yet not open.
Averting a New Cuban Missiles Crisis — Return of the LaRouche Doctrine
Strategic Defense Initiative Stop WWIII Averting a New Cuban Missiles Crisis — Return of the LaRouche Doctrine Video of Averting a New Cuban Missiles Crisis — Return of the LaRouche Doctrine This week LaRouchePAC brings you a special Friday webcast. Top Russian officials are now warning that the U.S. strategic missile deployments near Russian borders could rapidly turn into a new Cuban Missile Crisis. As Helga Zepp-LaRouche (founder of the Schiller Institute) had recently said, “Who does not wake up and know that we are on the verge of World War Three? Such a person is not in the r... more »
World News Briefs -- June 28, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks while other leaders listen during a working lunch at the Group of 20 (G-20) summit in Osaka, Japan, on Friday, June 28, 2019. Kiyoshi Ota/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Trump prepares for 'productive' talks with Xi on trade war* OSAKA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he hoped for productive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a trade war that is casting a shadow on global growth, but said he had not made any promises about a reprieve from escalating tariffs. The trade feud and signs of a global slowdown have loome... more »
Trump To Unleash Hell On Europe: EU Announces Channel To Circumvent SWIFT And Iran Sanctions Is Now Operational
[image: undefined] With the world waiting for the first headlines from the Trump-Xi meeting, the most important and unexpected news of the day hit moments ago, when Europe announced that the special trade channel, Instex, that will allow European firms to avoid SWIFT and bypass American sanctions on Iran, is now operational. Following a meeting between the countries who singed the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was ditched by US, French, British and German officials said the trade mechanism which was proposed last summer and c... more »
US Senate Roll Call: To Prohibit Unauthorized Military Operations In or Against Iran; 50 Yeas; 40 Nays; 10 AWOL; 60 Yeas Required
“The president claims that he does not need Congressional approval to launch strikes against Iran – but he is flat … Continue reading →
Evie and Pat mystery solved after owners of lost photos found
The owners of three near-century-old photos discovered at Queensland Museum are reunited with their precious keepsakes following a nationwide search.
Aboriginal advancement should be prioritised as Territory confronts budget crisis, experts say
During the past 15 years, the Northern Territory's public service numbers have been closely tied to programs targeting Aboriginal advancement, with any major surges driven almost exclusively by these strategies. Yet many are quick to point out these programs have largely failed.
'I just love the fact it's not suburbia': The colourful characters breathing new life into an old town
In the 1960s and 70s, Port Kembla was booming, but the slowdown of the steel industry changed things. Now a colourful cast of characters — migrants, sex workers and creatives — are bringing new life to the area.
Rapinoe takes a break from trolling Trump to fire US into World Cup semis
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US captain Megan Rapinoe, involved in a spat with the US President during the build-up to the game, strikes twice as the USA knock hosts France out of the Women's World Cup to set up a semi-final clash with England.
'Like a kid at Disney World': Charlottesville killer's Nazi camp glee revealed as he's jailed for life
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An avowed white supremacist who ploughed his car into a crowd of counter-protesters, killing a young woman, is jailed for life, with a federal judge saying his release would be "too great a risk".
Anonymous donation brings much-needed medical support to remote NT community
An anonymous donor, based in Adelaide, gives Bondi Beach hairdresser-turned-philanthropist Kelly Wright the funds to start a much-needed dialysis clinic in a remote NT community.
The North Korean outpost where Kim Jong-un communicates with Australia
At the end of a central Jakarta street, in a district where Barack Obama spent part of his childhood, sits the North Korean embassy — Pyongyang's closest diplomatic outpost to Australia.
MI5 'could not have prevented' London Bridge terror attack, court says
England's chief coroner clears the British security service and police of failing to prevent the London Bridge terrorist attack that killed two Australians in 2017.
How the 'underground octopus' became hot property
It's described as an underground octopus and can take nine months to grow — horseradish has been around since Ancient Greece, but in Australia it's always been a rare crop.
The secret brain injury that changed Michael Hutchence forever
Michael Hutchence had sex appeal, fame and fortune as INXS' frontman. Despite intense media scrutiny, few people knew what he was hiding — a street attack that left him scarred.
Killing animals: The inevitable but largely unseen part of our meat-eating society
Australians are the biggest consumers of meat in the world, yet an inevitable part of our meat-eating society — the killing of animals — is largely unseen. But community expectations about meat processing and animal welfare are changing.
'Never hate your enemies': Advice ignored in a coup gone wrong
Parliament resumes next week with the Prime Minister promising to concentrate on Mr and Mrs Everybody and not political games. But political gamesmanship will not be far away, writes Laura Tingle.
I tried living like a successful executive. It broke my brain
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Start-up founders spruik a lifestyle where you get up at 5am, run 10kms, have a green-packed smoothie and then work for the next 15 hours. It's time for us to unpack why you should never follow this advice.
Grossman & Gagnon on their weekly show....
Listen to "Militarization in Space" on Spreaker. A regular Thursday segment deals with the ongoing militarization of space. As the US continues to withdraw from international arms treaties, will the weaponization and militarization of space bring the world closer to catastrophe? Brian and John speak with Prof. Karl Grossman, a full professor of journalism at the State University of New York, College at Old Westbury and the host of a nationally aired television program focused on environmental, energy, and space issues, and with Bruce Gagnon, coordinator of the Global Network Agains... more »
Dorks Of Dorking
By Paul Homewood The latest climate dorks are the dopey councillors at Mole Valley, based at Dorking in South East Surrey: https://www.molevalley.gov.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=48089 The River Mole, which runs from Sussex till it meets the Thames near East Molesey, was the epicentre of the flood in 1968, which the late senior meteorologist Philip […]
US Senate forces Cyprus to block Russian ships in eastern Mediterranean
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Russian Navy will no longer be allowed to dock and refuel in Cyprus after a last-minute U.S. Senate bill was passed on Tuesday. Led by warhawk senators Marco Rubio (R) and Bob Melendez (D), the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee bill requires Cyprus to block all Russian naval vessels from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey issues warning to Russian military over Syrian Army attacks: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The Turkish authorities summoned the Russian military attache in Syria after the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) struck their observation post near the town of Sheir Magher in northwestern Hama. According to a Syrian military source, the Turkish authorities issued a warning to the Russian attache, vowing to give the toughest […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army suffers heavy casualties in northwestern Hama attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a heavy attack on the key hilltop of Tal Malah, Friday, targeting the area from their positions east of the Mhardeh-Sqaylabiyeh Road. Backed by heavy artillery, the Syrian Arab Army was engaged in a fierce battle with the militants of Jaysh Al-Izza and Hay’at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran tells US to get rid of their chemical weapons
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on Washington to destroy its chemical arsenal, saying the only way toward a world without weapons of mass destruction would be to “completely destroy the chemical weapons arsenal of the US as the only owner of such weapons in the world.” In a written address cited by Mehr News […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In Celebration of the Opening of the 2020 Election Campaign Season.....
....and the Democrats affirming to the entire country what their true colors really are in last night's debate, I give you this apropos tune for your listening enjoyment : The Late Greats Jack Bruce & Rory Gallagher's impromptu live jam of "Politician"
CDC warns against papayas from Mexico amidst new outbreak; CSPI says FDA should step up enforcement
More than 60 people are confirmed sick with Salmonella infections in a multistate outbreak linked to fresh papayas from Mexico, according to a public alert issued this afternoon. Federal officials are advising that consumers in certain states not eat any fresh papayas from Mexico until further notice. Those states are Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New... Continue Reading
The earliest known galaxy merger occurred shortly after the Big Bang
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World’s Highest Weather Station Installed on Mount Everest
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Scientists Claim Taking a Nap Can Prevent Diseases, Improve Your Memory, Speed Up Weight Loss, and Even More
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Iraq drought reveals ruins of ancient palace
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Democrats Debate, Round 2: Who Won, Who Lost and Who Needs to Quit
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] The second debate’s gravitas came from having the first and second-place candidates, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders respectively. The other candidates on stage took opportune moments to criticize the frontrunners and contrast them with their positions and records. The one-two punch of the first Democratic primary debates have concluded, with the second stage of ten candidates debating on NBC News last night. They included former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Sen. Kamala Harris of California, South B... more »
Identifying a Fake Picture Online Is Harder Than You Might Think
*Mona Kasra* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] But why? It can be hard to tell whether a picture is real. Consider, as the participants in our recent research did, these two images and see whether you think neither, either or both of them has been doctored. *Image A: Is it real? Mona Kasra, CC BY-ND* *Image B: What about this one? Mona Kasra, CC BY-ND* You might have based your assessment of the images on the visual information alone, or perhaps factored in your evaluation of how reputable the source is, or the number of people who liked and shared the images. My collabor... more »
A U.S. Navy First: Female Sailors are Finally Allowed to Wear Flats
*Task and Purpose* *Society, * A big deal. In another crushing blow to the patriarchy, female sailors have finally received the green light to free their feet from the man-made shackles that are high heels and don flats with their service and dress uniforms. Female sailors can now wear "smooth or synthetic leather flat shoes" if they so desire, Chief of Naval Personnel spokesman Lt. Rick Moore told Task & Purpose. Previously, the only two options for female sailors were dress pumps or Oxford-style "service shoes." The change came about "as a result of fleet feedback," Moore sai... more »
A billion-dollar back surgery scam involved doctor kickbacks and fake hardware
Ten years ago, Bill Reynolds and Mark Sersansie discovered a nefarious medical fraud scheme in California that centered around doctors receiving kickbacks and surgeries being performed using fake hardware. In the scheme, middlemen were given money to track down patients who had back problems from work-related injuries. Doctors were then paid kickbacks to perform spinal […] The post A billion-dollar back surgery scam involved doctor kickbacks and fake hardware appeared first on Health Nut News.
Did Televangelist Joel Osteen Attend an Event Featuring Lady Gaga?
Put another way, is Osteen a "little monster"?
Biden Defends Past Work on Civil Rights After Harris Attack
"I heard, and I listened to, and I respect Sen. Harris," Joe Biden said in an address to the Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
British Doctor Under Investigation for Praying With Patients
[image: british-doctor-under-investigation-for-praying-with-patients] A British doctor is under investigation because an atheist organization lodged a hearsay complaint about his praying with a patient.
Supreme Court Says It Will Hear DACA Case, Deciding Program's Future
[image: supreme-court-says-it-will-hear-daca-case-deciding-program-s-future] The Supreme Court announced Friday that it will schedule hearings to decide whether the Trump administration can end the Obama-era DACA program.
Harris's Racial Attack on Biden Part of Her M.O.
[image: harris-s-racial-attack-on-biden-part-of-her-m-o] The most compelling few moments of last night’s Democratic debate was the 90 seconds or so when Senator Kamala Harris leveled former Vice President Joe Biden by suggesting he was a segregationist.
US Supreme Court declines to hear 280E marijuana tax case
Marijuana businesses hoping to see the end of onerous 280E tax provisions were dealt a setback by the nation’s highest court. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a petition brought by a Colorado medical cannabis dispensary challenging the authority of the Internal Revenue Service. Alpenglow Botanicals, based in Breckenridge, argued in its petition to the […] US Supreme Court declines to hear 280E marijuana tax case is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Maine recreational cannabis sales expected next spring
Maine is expected to launch recreational marijuana sales in March now that Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill containing regulations recently approved by the state’s lawmakers. The law, signed by Mills on Thursday, goes into effect 90 days after the Legislature’s session ended June 20, the Portland Press Herald reported. Under the law, cities and towns […] Maine recreational cannabis sales expected next spring is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Former U.S. President Carter: President Trump Is An Illegitimate President
*Business Insider:* *Jimmy Carter just called Trump an illegitimate president who was elected only because of Russian interference* * Former President Jimmy Carter called President Donald Trump an illegitimate president and said Trump won the 2016 election only because of state-sponsored Russian interference. * Carter made the comments alongside his vice president, Walter Mondale, at a Friday human-rights forum hosted in Leesburg, Virginia. * "A full investigation would show that Trump didn't actually win the election in 2016," Carter said. "He lost the election and was put into of... more »
Inflection Point – Questioned on New China Tariffs Trump Takes Nothing Off Table…
During an earlier G20 discussion of technology in a fast digital age, President Trump highlighted the potential security compromises with the new 5G communication network. This was an indirect shot toward China and the controversy surrounding Huawei with China’s Chairman … Continue reading →
U.S. Meteorologists ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over 5G Roll-Out
*Jordan Davidson* - Experts warn that sharing the 1675-1680MHz band could cause major problems for weather forecasting.
Dems Cave on the Border
Robert Reich - 7 hours ago
While attention has been focused on the Democratic debate – in which most contenders are... more »
No City For Old Men
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) "*At times, Mr. Sanders appeared more than eager to jump in but got lost in the din. During an exchange about climate change, for instance, he could be seen on stage raising his hand as Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind., spoke. But rather than turn to him, the moderators tossed it to John Hickenlooper, the former governor of Colorado.*" - *NY Times*, 6/27/19 (*35,000 ft, between Miami, FL and Wayland, MA*) *W*hen corporate news moderators give the floor to a nonentity like John Hickenlooper when Bernie Sanders plainly wis... more »
The Civil War Now in America
America is controlled only by its wealthiest, and they are solidly in control of both political Parties. However, now that they are in control, they are fighting bitterly amongst one-another. They are on two sides. by Eric Zuesse for The Saker blog Concerning foreign policies, and domestic policies, Republican Party billionaires hate especially Iran, and … Continue reading The Civil War Now in America →
Watch as Cops Detain Entire Bar, Seal Off All Exits, Force EVERYONE to Submit to Record Check
By Matt Agorist Michigan City, IN — A video detailing the utter disregard for the Constitution that some police departments in the United States have... more »
An American hero – Bryan Stevenson
Who is Bryan Stevenson you may be asking yourself? Per Wikipedia: “Bryan A. Stevenson is an American lawyer, social justice activist, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, and a clinical professor at New York University School of … Continue reading →
Russian President Putin Invites President Trump To 75th Annual WWII Victory Parade In Red Square Next Year
*Daily Mail*: *Putin invites Trump to 75th annual WWII victory parade in Red Square next year as the pair use G20 meeting to discuss their countries' 'decisive roles' in the war* * Kremlin say Trump responded in 'a very positive manner' in Osaka, Japan today * The pair were meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit of world leaders * Putin asked him to the 75th 'Great Patriotic War' parade in Red Square next May * It features marching battalions, rumbling tanks and thundering fighter jets Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Donald Trump to a parade marking the 75th anni... more »
The LIA Warming Rebound Is Over
Originally posted on Science Matters: Figure 1. Graph showing the number of volcanoes reported to have been active each year since 1800 CE. Total number of volcanoes with reported eruptions per year (thin upper black line) and 10-year running mean of same data (thick upper red line). Lower lines show only the annual number of…
Why the Supreme Court asked for an explanation of the 2020 census citizenship question
Kevin Johnson, Dean and Professor of Public Interest Law and Chicana/o Studies, University of California, Davis at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
The political implications of the citizenship question made this case politically volatile and controversial – even for the Supreme Court.
The greatness of Milton Friedman
I normally try to avoid responding to the monetary “analysis” in Forbes magazine. But since potential Fed nominee Judy Shelton once tweeted approval of a particularly weak example by Nathan Lewis (calling it “brilliant”), I need to set the record straight. Here is Lewis (in 2016): However, after World War II, conservatives have tended to […] The post The greatness of Milton Friedman appeared first on Econlib.
Index Investing Beats Teachers' Pension?
Scott Burns wrote a comment for Dallas News, Couch Potato investing beats the teachers' pension fund — again: The Teacher Retirement System of Texas pension fund is $46.2 billion in the hole, only 76.9% funded. Had the managers chosen the simplicity of Couch Potato investing 10 years ago, the pension would be fully funded. That's quite a difference. I learned this while examining the latest report from the largest public pension fund in our state. Then I measured it against the simple, low-cost index fund investing method I have advocated for nearly 30 years. The report puts a goo... more »
La UE y Mercosur logran un acuerdo comercial tras 20 años de negociaciones
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
28-Jun-2019 La Unión Europea logró cerrar este viernes con los países de Mercosur (Argentina, Brasil, Uruguay y Paraguay) un ambicioso acuerdo comercial que dará acceso a las empresas europeas a un mercado de 260 millones de consumidores, según confirmaron fuentes comunitarias.
Asia-Pacífico cocina a puertas cerradas mayor TLC del planeta
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
28-Jun-2019 Altos funcionarios de países de Asia-Pacífico se reunieron hoy en Australia a fin de adelantar las negociaciones sobre la Asociación Económica Integral Regional (RCEP), un proyecto que pudiera reconfigurar el mapa económico global.
Chile. Trabajadores y organizaciones expresan frente al Senado el rechazo transversal al TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
28-Jun-2019 A mediodía del miércoles 26 de junio, dirigentes sindicales y representantes de movimientos sociales y medioambientales se reunieron en el frontis de los Tribunales de Justicia de Santiago y luego marcharon hasta las oficinas del Senado para manifestarse en contra de la aprobación del Tratado Transpacífico TPP-11.
Udall Calls on Colleagues to Uphold The Constitution and Prevent Unauthorized War; Keep Standing Up to Halt Trump’s March to War with Iran
The 10 Senators who could have made the difference on this vote went AWOL, even though voting started ca 5 … Continue reading →
US Senate Vote Prohibiting Funding for Military Action Against Iran without Prior Congressional Approval Fails with Needed 10 Senators AWOL
Update: The Senate refuses to hold Trump to the law and prohibit funding for military action against Iran without prior … Continue reading →
Students Build Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From Sand on the Beach
*Elias Marat* - Canadian students venture to clean the world's most polluted beach with their own invention.
G20 Bilat – President Trump and Jair Bolsonaro…
The last bilateral meeting of the first day at the G20 in Osaka, Japan, was held between President Trump and Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro. [Video and Transcript] The US accounts for 34 percent of the world’s soybean production with 108 … Continue reading →
Whose Side Is The DCCC On? Bustos Moves Against Progressive Candidates Kara Eastman, Dana Balter And Mike Siegel
*All My Sons And Daughters by Alejandro Cartagina* Rachel Cohen and Ryan Grim have been keeping an eye on reactionary anti-democracy Blue Dog— and DCCC chair— Cheri Bustos. Bustos is working overtime to disadvantage the progressive movement… but not effective pushback from the Congressional Progressive Caucus, which didn’t even bother to run a candidate against her when she moved— successfully— to grab the DCCC chair. She is already proving herself the worst DCCC chair in modern history and has turned herself into the most hated Democrat among party activists, something that took De... more »
France has had its hottest day since they started recording temperatures
Just In - 8 hours ago
France registers its highest temperature since records began on Friday as the death toll rose from a heatwave suffocating much of Europe.
European Union and Mercosur Reach an Agreement
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The European Union and Mercosur closed the trade agreement which began to be negotiated in 1999. The official announcement is due to be made this Friday, June 28th, in Brussels, the Belgian capital and one of the European Parliament’s headquarters. Earlier this Friday afternoon, the Ministry of […] The post European Union and Mercosur Reach an Agreement appeared first on The Rio Times.
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Want to upgrade your phone? Here's how Trump could affect the price
One of the big losers of Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing is American tech companies that rely on Chinese manufacturers. Here's what that could mean for people in the market for a new phone.
Why are millions of Chinese people trying to get back inside Beijing's digital firewall?
Many Chinese people find that when they go overseas and leave behind the Great Firewall, they crave a return to the heavily censored content they're accustomed to consuming online.
Australia gave a refugee $98k to move to Cambodia. He says it's not enough
A Syrian refugee who took a deal from Australia to settle in Cambodia says he needs nearly $80,000 a year to cover his family's health and education costs.
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