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Gadfly on the Wall Blog: Standardized Tests Are Not Objective Measures of

Gadfly on the Wall Blog: Standardized Tests Are Not Objective Measures of Anything When it
Answer Sheet: What Research Really Says about Closing Schools — and Why

Answer Sheet: What Research Really Says about Closing Schools — and Why It’s a Bad Idea for Kids
Jersey Jazzman: The Facts About Newark's Schools: An Update

Jersey Jazzman: The Facts About Newark's Schools: An Update Thanks to, among other things

Oil posts weekly loss as jobs surge can’t banish economic worry

Oil posted its first weekly loss since mid-June, as a forecast-topping U.S. employment report wasn't
What’s next for the oil tanker seized by British forces?

When British Royal Marines helped seize an oil tanker off the southern tip of Spain on Thursday, they
U.S. biofuel quotas would get modest bump under EPA proposal

The Trump administration on Friday advanced plans to modestly lift U.S. biofuel-blending targets, while

Biden apologizes for remarks about segregationists, defends civil rights

The Democratic candidate also highlights his time in the Obama administration in a South Carolina address.
Kamala Harris proposes $100 billion plan for black homeownership
Buttigieg campaign multiplies in size after huge cash haul

The mayor's presidential campaign is adding hundreds of on-the-ground staff this summer, catching up to

Why Trump's bizarre airport claim may have been his gaffe correction strategy backfiring at the most embarrassing moment

Donald Trump's surprising claim that George Washington's revolutionary troops "took over the airports" during the War of Independence could be explained by his method of correcting himself when he misreads his autocue - doubling down and trying to incorporate the mistake into his speech.His bizarre ad lib, suggesting there were airports to seize more than 100 years before the first successful flight, came moments after he seemed to stumble over a phrase in his speech.Describing how Washington's patriots defeated the British between 1775 and 1783, the president told crowds gathered to hear his Fourth of July address: "Our army manned the air." At that point he paused briefly, apparently realising he had misspoken, before continuing: "It rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports, it did everything it had to do …"Seemingly thrown by the mistakes, he then alluded to Fort McHenry, a Maryland stronghold best known for its role in a completely different conflict - the 1812 war with Britain.It's not clear exactly how the speech was meant to read.However, it is not the first time that Mr Trump - who is more comfortable speaking off the cuff - has stumbled while reading an autocue, only to try to bluff his way out of it.His most common technique after getting a word wrong is to pause briefly and then add the correct word as if both happen to be correct, in the hope that he can style it out.This can make for some odd pronouncements.In a speech at the Values Voter Summit for conservative political groups in 2017, the president mixed up the words “future” and “furniture” – but clearly hoped that no one would notice.Praising hardworking Americans, he said: “And we see it in the mothers and the fathers who get up at the crack of dawn; they work two jobs, and sometimes three jobs. They sacrifice every day for the furniture … and future … of their children.”An address at the United Nations presented several difficulties which the president resolved in the same way.Before the representatives of almost 200 countries he spoke of “authority … and authoritarian … powers”, and declared that “hope is a word … and a world … of proud independent nations”.He invoked people who “struggle to reclaim their religious … and righteous ... destiny”; spoke of “reported … and repeated … warnings”; and declared that “tolerance for human struggling … and human smuggling … and trafficking is not humane”.On occasion Mr Trump tries a different approach, improvising a route from the wrong word to the right one. At the US Coast Guard graduation ceremony in 2017, he mistook the word “standard” for “stranded” – but had a nautical digression on hand to try and cover his mistake.“What standard … and really, if you think of it, when you talk about the great sailors and the great sailors of the world, we have them … but what stranded sailor doesn’t feel relief when those red racing stripes break the horizon?”In his 2018 State of the Union address, he paid tribute to a Homeland Security special agent named Celestino Martinez – who had apparently already suggested he be called by the wrong name.Mr Trump told the joint session of the United States Congress: “He goes by DJ … and CJ … he said call me either one. So we’ll call you CJ.”In April, talking about the Mueller report, he mispronounced the word "origins" as "oranges" three times. Appearing to realise it wasn't coming out right he tried to clarify what he meant: "The Mueller report I wish covered the oranges – how it started, the beginnings of the investigation."The former developer and reality TV star is famously loath to admit any mistakes, which could explain his need to try to cover his slips of the tongue – and as someone accused of making more than 10,000 false or misleading statements in his presidency so far he has gained a reputation for not being scrupulously attached to details.But the ridicule he has faced over his latest verbal misstep – particularly embarrassing since it took place at a vanity event he has been planning since Bastille Day 2017 - suggests he might be better off just acknowledging the occasional error and moving on.

The Independent
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Turns Newt Gingrich's 'Dishonest' Smear Back On Him

The Democratic lawmaker fired back after the Republican former House speaker penned a scathing op-ed about her for Fox News.

HuffPost
Kamala Harris proposes $100 billion plan for black homeownership

Harris said her program would “put homeownership within the reach” of millions of families.

Politico

Letters: Shiprock Chapter needs training on ethics, customer service

I would like to send a letter to the Navajo Times and to the general public to make them aware of the
A sustainable life: With little support, couple makes their range unit eco

Ernest Diswood delights in the little tufts of grass almost as much as his cattle do. The post A
Apache Co. files lawsuit over opioid epidemic

Apache County has filed a lawsuit against manufacturers, distributors and prescribers of opioids. The

Why do some paintings from the Renaissance seem to depict UFOs?

The Renaissance was a period of incredible creativity in many fields, but none more so than art, with works
Paleolithic skull found in Transylvania provides scientists an ancient

An early human skull from 33,000 years ago has been examined by scientists and now they have an ancient
Massive ancient tree reveals clues about polar shift that may have ended

Recently, researchers have discovered that UV radiation caused by a polar shift may have taken out the

Amsterdam’s new junior bicycle mayor wants lights and music on smart bike

He wants to light the bike lanes by night and have them play ‘funky’ music by day. Amsterdam has chosen...
Man shot dead in a car park in Houten

A man shot dead in Houten on Thursday evening has been named by the AD as Rob van Eijk. Police...
Plans to allow Schiphol 40,000 extra flights a year provoke angry reaction

Government plans to allow up to 40,000 more flights a year to go through Schiphol airport from 2021 have

How to Manually Install Windows 10 Cumulative Updates

With Windows Update Catalog, Microsoft makes it easy to download and install Windows Updates manually. In
Beware of Fake Microsoft OneNote Audio Note Phishing Emails

Phishing scammers are coming up with more innovative methods to convince their targets to provide login
Maryland Govt Agency Breach Exposes Names, SSNs of 78K People

The Maryland Department of Labor (Maryland DoL) published a press release today explaining that sensitive

1 dead 3 injured as meteorite hits southern India (27 flags)

And it has created a record. First recorded human fatality due to a meteorite. Can someone bring up the
Donald Trump: Id bring back a hell of a lot worse than waterboarding (25

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/06/donald-trump-waterboarding-republican-debate-torture
Iowans claim instances when Sanders was shorted delegates (20 flags)

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/02/06/iowans-claim-instances

Professors Criticize Trump and July 4th “Salute to America”

The “Salute to America” July 4th celebration on the National Mall in Washington DC featured a speech from
Oberlin College Student Newspaper Editorial Blasts Jury Decision, Blames

The student-run newspaper at Oberlin College recently criticized the jury decision to fine Oberlin College
University Punished Librarian for Picture Display

A small liberal arts college in Nebraska punished a librarian for a picture display that included a

How can modern slavery be stopped?

Eight people jailed in one of the biggest ever cases of slavery operation in Europe.
Anti-racists outnumber far-right Proud Boys at DC rally

Few skirmishes as heavy police presence keep both sides separated at 'Demand Free Speech' and '
Qatar hosts intra-Afghan summit for peace talks with Taliban

Afghans from across the political and social spectrum to meet Taliban representatives in bid to end the 18-

Top Products in Two Decades of Tech Reviews

Walt Mossberg on the dozen personal-technology products that were the most influential over two decades of
Diabetes Data Beamed to Your Phone

New meters from iHealth and LifeScan are small steps toward better diabetes care.
Two Houses, One Cable TV Bill

Walt answers questions from readers about streaming TV from one house to another and the search for

Report: Rajoub likely to succeed Abbas as PA president

Senior Fatah official Jibril Rajoub Senior Fatah and Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) leader Jibril
PA to hold elections if no reconciliation with Hamas

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh makes a speech as he leads the weekly cabinet meeting at the
Israeli Government Eases Restrictions on Gaza, Army Prepares for Military

Gas canisters fall among Palestinians during a demonstration near the border of Gaza City, on March 30

Iran nuclear deal: announces new breach of nuclear deal

Iran announces plans to enrich uranium above a permitted limit, breaching the 2015 nuclear deal.
Trump administration is 'inept and insecure', says UK ambassador

Leaked emails reveal Sir Kim Darroch described the White House as "uniquely dysfunctional".
Deutsche Bank could cut 'up to 20,000 jobs'

London and Wall Street could bear the brunt of cuts as the bank fights a falling share price.

Charisma Still Flogging “Trump Prophecies”

From Stephen Strang at Charisma News: If you keep up with current events at all, you know the left loves to
Penguin Defends Publishing Spanish “Rothschild” Conspiracy Monger

(various links in this post via Jeremy Duns on Twitter) From the Guardian: Penguin has undertaken a
A Note on the Hobson-Corbyn Imperialism Controversy

This one was the subject of wide discussion yesterday – from The Times: Jeremy Corbyn endorsed book

For Independence Day: None of us are free, if one of us are chained….

a bodhisattva song for indepence day: None of us are free, if one of us are chained. We can only truly know
We are a sensitive species who have forgotten who we are

We are by nature a sensitive species. Every last one of us. We learn through cultural conditioning to
“Everyone here is a freak, just like me” — (Ecstatic Dance)

A few months ago someone at the end of one of our dances said, *Everyone here is a freak, just like me

UN Security Council calls for Libya ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council has called on Libya's warring parties to commit to a ceasefire
Canada pension fund quietly divests from US migrant detention firms

One of Canada’s biggest pension funds has quietly divested from two private prison operators responsible
Libya’s Haftar says wants to control Tripoli, not oil

Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA) General Khalifa Haftar said yesterday that his main focus is

Slav Mom Cooking

This is NOT medical advice. Please consult your doctor before you eat food. Low fat, high carb, high sugar
Advice For Women Who Want Kids

This series contains candid advice for young women who know they want a family.
Hovercraft Parenting: Damaging a Generation

We have reached a time in history where helicopter parenting is no longer an adequate description for an

We Need to Talk about Sandy Hook

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Mowing the Lawn in Gaza

By Volaar “When thy intelligence shall cross beyond the whirl of delusion, then shalt thou become

Demographic Data Highlight Potential Harm of New Trump Proposal to Restrict

A rule proposed by the Trump Administration would bar families from receiving most forms of
Alaska Governor Embraces Formula for Decline as Colorado Lawmakers Vote to

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy is proposing two constitutional amendments that would
In Case You Missed It…

This week at CBPP, we focused on federal tax, housing, health, state budgets and taxes

Stupid Corporate State Tricks Here in AZ

First, it turns out our state's taxpayers were subsidizing a new Nike plant somewhere in AZ. I am just
Politicians Should Not Have Access to ANYONE's Tax Returns

Since Richard Nixon weaponized the IRS against his enemies, by mining their tax returns for information he
Dear Billionaires, The Best Thing You Can Do For This Country Is To Employ

From Anthony Gill On June 24, 2019, nineteen billionaires released a letter to the media entitled “A Call

Trump Administration Dangles $50 Billion Bribe for Palestinian Surrender by

by Finian Cunningham Writer, Dandelion Salad East Africa Crossposted from Strategic Culture Foundation
Put Away The Flags by Howard Zinn

by Howard Zinn Writer, Dandelion Salad Originally published July 3, 2010 crossposted at The Progressive
I’m Sick and Tired of This Thing Called “Patriotism” by William Blum

by William Blum Writer, Dandelion Salad Originally published July 5, 2010 July 4, 2019 Some thoughts on

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Armed drone proliferation update 6/27
Global Hawk down 6/22
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Reforming the US Army : can be done, must be done 7/6
After Independence Day, look to America after the Republic 7/5
On this Independence Day, see the future of America
How to spot a Twitter troll
Debunking 3 doomster stories about energy and climate
Election 2020 will be about open borders and America's future

We Can Get the 2030 Agenda Back on Track – With More Empowered, Inclusive,

Ulrika Modeer * is Director of UN Development Programme’s Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy &
Africa’s Free Trade Area Misses Nigeria

When Africa’s free trade area launches on 7 July, a key player will be missing. However, Victor Adetula
Zero Population Growth vs Population Control

Marian Starkey is Senior Director of Publications at Population Connection. She has an MSc in Population

A Conversation with Evo Morales

Sputnik Bolivian President Evo Morales will travel to Russia on an official visit on July 11. The Eurasian
5 July: Preservation of Sovereignty and Independence is the Central Task

This year, 2019, we commemorate the Independence Day of the Homeland in the midst of the most ferocious US
The Muslim Brotherhood as a Supplement to the Pentagon and NATO’s Gladio

Thierry Meyssan We are continuing the publication of Thierry Meyssan’s book, “Right Before Our

Crop Breeding for High Production, Water Use Efficiency & Albedo

It's a good way to confront mankind's growing need for food and the water needed to produce it
Biospheric Productivity (Global: The Recent Past) -- Summary

Since 1980 the Earth has weathered three of the warmest decades in the instrumental temperature record, a
Catastrophic Floods of Dartmoor, South West England

Are they few and far-between? ... or are they growing ever more frequent ... and ferocious?

Honduras investigates death of 27 drowned lobster divers

Honduran authorities said on Thursday they are investigating the causes of an
Argentina sells two Pampa III jet trainers to Guatemala

A contract for the sale of two Argentine Pampa III jet trainers to the Guatemalan
Natwest Islands Games in Gibraltar opening ceremony on Saturday evening

The Natwest International Island Games start this Saturday in Gibraltar and will run

Wind tower topples over northeast of Neligh #NE

An Antelope County wind tower broke off near its base, toppling over the remaining sections and sending its
NextEra files suit against county seeking to overturn denial of its permit

NextEra Energy and some six dozen owners of land in Reno County filed suit in district court this week. The
Plans for 300ft wind turbines in Hartlepool reignite long-running wind farm

Plans for three onshore wind turbines in Hartlepool measuring more than 300ft are expected to be submitted

A flying start to the new European Parliament term for the federalists

The end of the electoral campaign, the outcome of the European elections and the start of a new mandate
Room for manoeuvre: Kövesi and Romania's German connection

Never before have the Union's heads of state and government spent so much time negotiating the top jobs
Inaugural session of the new European Parliament: Summary

The team of our French sister edition Le Taurillon was present in Strasbourg for the first session of the

Returning Monday, July 15th

Writing about grim things can take a toll on your soul. Batteries need recharging. Perspective needs
Failed Replication of Famous Research Rejected

When scientific journals decline to address their own fake news.
The Problem With Hate Speech

Preventing dialogue and discrediting disagreement.

The Survival Rate of Each Lung Cancer Stage

We all know that there are many stages of lung cancer and you might be wondering how each stage is like and
Chocolates Help Fight Cancer- Myth or Truth?

How amazing (and difficult) is it to love something that is also supposed to do you a world of good
Top 6 Symptoms That Indicate Breast Cancer

Cancer is one of the fastest growing cause of deaths in the world. The most common type of cancer include &

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists A few of the recent
It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare?

It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare? We made it to October without
More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare

More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare Many of us were cheered by

Exit From The Matrix: unlimited power of imagination

by Jon Rappoport May 11, 2019 One way or another, 99.99999999% of the world’s “spiritual systems” get
The lure of a stimulus-response world

Shrinking-freedom is a Spiritual covert op by Jon Rappoport May 10, 2019 (To join our email list, click
The stone cold conservative socialist

by Jon Rappoport May 9, 2019 (To join our email list, click here.) “Is he a meth goony bird? He seems to be

Jeffrey Epstein arrested for sex trafficking of minors: Sources

Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly arrested on Saturday and will appear in New York court on Monday to be
Plato's cave and the Matrix

The extensive influence of ancient Gnosticism on the Matrix movies is by now well known. Gnosticism itself
BEST OF THE WEB: Southern California hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake just

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit California less than two days after another strong tremor, rattling

Firework bans and AirBnB registrations could be coming to your slice of NZ

Councils to push for ban on private fireworks and AirBnB registration after major meeting in the capital.
Caregiving parents and partners of disabled people to be paid - Govt

The law changes, set for 2020, will also raise the pay of family carers from the minimum wage to up to
Petone's old buildings to be treated as 'economic heroes'

Will Jackson St's surviving heritage buildings finally get their day in the sun?

Reckoning for Jeffrey Epstein at last?

The case of Jeffrey Epstein is notorious because the serious charges against him of sex trafficking of
So tell us what you really think, Mr. Ambassador

The Daily Mail newspaper in the UK is a notoriously unreliable tabloid devoted to scandal and
Would this be allowed in bowling?

I have never bowled in my life and have no idea of the rules so am not sure if this strike would be allowed