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EU seems to have forgiven Thai military ruler
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08-Aug-2019 EU is gaining a reputation in Southeast Asia for being hypocritical. Clearly, now, pragmatism is coming before principles, and values are to be provisional to trade policy.
VP targets free trade talks to conclude by 2019-end
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08-Aug-2019 Vice President Jusuf Kalla has set a target to finalize talks on the free trade agreement between Indonesia and countries or regions, with potential market, by the end of the year.
RCEP Ministerial Meeting makes little progress as Indian minister absent and Japan and South Korea clash
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08-Aug-2019 The official statement from the RCEP Ministerial Meeting held on August 2-3 said the RCEP talks “must keep the momentum towards concluding negotiations within the year.” But actual progress of the negotiations is slow.
Hindu nationalist group says India unlikely to accept China-led trade deal
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08-Aug-2019 India is unlikely to sign a China-backed Asia-Pacific trade pact because of opposition from industry and farmers, a powerful nationalist group tied to Prime Narendra Modi.
Free trade agreement between Singapore and Britain in the works: Vivian Balakrishnan
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08-Aug-2019 Singapore is working with Britain on a trade deal that will port the provisions of the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA) to the United Kingdom, said Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan.
Norway-China FTA talks ‘on track' as salmon market competition intensifies
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08-Aug-2019 Negotiations towards a free trade agreement (FTA) between Norway and China are “developing positively”, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC)'s China envoy, with 15 rounds of talks held so far.
Doctors HALT the menopause: Revolutionary 30-minute procedure delays the process by 20 years
Women can now delay menopause by up to twenty years with a new 30-minute operation that tricks their biological clocks into thinking they are much younger than they are. So far, ten British women have undergone the first-of-a-kind surgery. The procedure involves removing a portion of a woman’s ovaries and then freezing it cryogenically. The […] The post Doctors HALT the menopause: Revolutionary 30-minute procedure delays the process by 20 years appeared first on Health Nut News.
What it’s like living in a tiny grain silo house
Newlyweds Christoph Kaiser and Shauna Thibault live in a 366 square feet grain silo, but the newlyweds aren’t fazed. Kaiser and Thibault wanted to find a logical space to transform into a comfortable home and decided on the silo. They explain: “There’s something about living in a small space that simplifies life. It quiets the […] The post What it’s like living in a tiny grain silo house appeared first on Health Nut News.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Bombastic (Lapa) – The Bombastic party will make everyone dance llike there is no tomorrow in Lapa. DJs will spin the hottest from funk, hip-hop and reggaeton music. There […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Blastfemme, Molho Negro and Gabriel Thomaz Trio (Pinheiros) – Three names from the Brazilian independent music scene perform tonight at Z, in Pinheiros. The audience will experience the authentic […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 8, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Trump Delivers Remarks During El Paso Visit With First Responders…
After visiting with victims, families and first responders in Dayton, OH, President Trump traveled to El Paso to visit with victims and first responders from Texas. President Trump delivered remarks from the El Paso Regional Emergency Communications Center. [Video and … Continue reading →
Florida shark attack victim saved by nurses on charter boat
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A group of Texas nurses holidaying in Florida jump into action to save a spearfisherman who was attacked by a bull shark.
'I'll sell the boat I suppose': Snap reaction to proposed snapper ban
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For 17 years Ray Cook, also known as 'Captain Cook', has built a livelihood around helping others to catch a prized snapper — but a proposed ban in SA waters could force his business under.
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar to plead guilty to assaulting taxi driver
The lawyer for former AFL star Nicky Winmar indicates the 53-year-old will plead guilty to assaulting a Melbourne taxi driver following an AFL match at Docklands in March.
Medical expert urges people to get flu shot after Toowoomba mother's death
A flu expert says getting vaccinated against the infectious disease is more likely to save your life than without it, yet only around 30-40 per cent of people are taking up the shot.
Man makes last-minute confession to stabbing murder of Melbourne mother
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Scott Alan Murdoch admits to murdering Melbourne mother Kylie Blackwood, six years after the crime and just hours before his Supreme Court trial was due to begin.
'I can't have a life': Teen forced to quit school over lack of public dental help
An Adelaide student who says she's been waiting years for "life-changing" dental and orthodontic surgery in the public system has had to drop out of mainstream school because of her health issues.
'Unacceptable' number of nursing home residents physically restrained ahead of Earle Haven closure
Half of the residents of troubled Gold Coast nursing home Earle Haven were being physically restrained, and 71 per cent received medical restraint, in the weeks before it abruptly closed its doors last month, the aged care Royal Commission hears.
Spy boss to take over top job at ASIO
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Australian Signals Directorate boss Mike Burgess will replace spy chief Duncan Lewis following his retirement from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation.
Ash Barty loses number-one ranking as Naomi Osaka advances in Toronto
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Women's tennis will have a new world number one, as Naomi Osaka's second-round win at the Canadian Open takes her past Australia's Ash Barty — but Karolina Pliskova could overtake them both.
Woman jailed for life over murder of alleged rapist walks free from prison after celebrity campaign
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Cyntoia Brown — jailed as a 16-year-old for murdering her alleged rapist and whose case was championed by US celebrities as a symbol of unfair prison sentencing — is released from the Tennessee Prison for Women.
Petition on airfare cap and deals for families in crisis draws huge regional support
An online petition and Facebook page to negotiate better deals on high-cost airfares for regional Western Australians is gaining traction.
CA reveals rules for transgender players in community, elite cricket
Cricket Australia announces new guidelines for inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in community and elite cricket — and could see a transgender player with appropriate testosterone levels playing for Australia after 12 months.
'I can't look after myself': Latest ABS figures show those on Newstart going backwards
People on Newstart are seeing their quality of life deteriorate with ABS figures showing their cost of living is increasing faster than the Consumer Price Index by which their payments are increased each year.
University urged to intervene in China-Hong Kong campus dispute
A Chinese student group releases a statement opposing "any act splitting China" after posters supporting Hong Kong independence are repeatedly torn down at the University of Tasmania.
App that patients use to book GP appointments now facing millions in fines for selling health data
Australia's biggest medical appointment booking app HealthEngine is facing multi-million-dollar penalties after an ABC investigation exposed its practice of funnelling users' personal health information to law firms.
The decline of the department store tells a worrying story about middle-income Australia
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Times are tough for department stores as people's fingers do the shopping online. But there is another reason that suggests a profound social shift is underway, write Jason Pallant and Sean Sands.
Here's what we know about the manhunt for two Canadian fugitives
Canadian police have found two bodies approximately 8 kilometres from where two teen fugitives dumped their stolen Toyota RAV4. Here is an inside look at the manhunt as it unfolded.
Possum finishing school helps endangered animals prepare for life in the wild
A finishing school for western ringtail possums is not about airs and graces — it's about helping orphaned possums get used to fending for themselves.
'We've had no warnings. Do I need to get my kids tested?' PFAS find raises questions
A north Queensland mother is worried for the health of her children after PFAS was found in fish and water samples taken near their Mackay property.
Two bodies found in Canada believed to be Lucas Fowler murder suspects
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Police say they are "confident" the bodies are those of Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, who were wanted over the murders of Sydney man Lucas Fowler, his American girlfriend Chynna Deese and university lecturer Leonard Dyck.
Largest US Immigration Raids in a Decade Net 680 Arrests
U.S. immigration officials raided seven Mississippi chicken processing plants, arresting 680 mostly Latino workers in the largest workplace sting in at least a decade.
Man Cooking in Walmart Lot Sets Van on Fire, Killing Girl
A 70-year-old man camping in a Walmart parking lot put a hot cook stove in his van, causing it to catch fire and spread to another van, burning two young sisters and killing one of them.
House Judiciary Sues to Force McGahn to Testify
The House Judiciary Committee took another step toward possible impeachment proceedings.
Trump Words Linked to More Hate Crime? Some Experts Think So
President Donald Trump has often railed about an "invasion of illegals" at the southern border, words echoed in a screed the El Paso shooting suspect apparently posted.
How Hong Kong Plays Out Will Define Both China and Our World
*Michael Shoebridge* *Security, * How will it end? The protests in Hong Kong started over CEO Carrie Lam’s extradition bill and have turned into a defining issue for the trajectory of China as a state and a society, and for the Chinese state’s relationships internationally. What Carrie Lam does is important, but what President Xi Jinping orders to be done is definitive. The protests are not, as Chinese state media likes to say, about ‘escalating violence by radicals’. Some 2 million out of Hong Kong’s 7.5 million people have taken part in the demonstrations—which makes this a m... more »
Air Force F-35s and F-15EX Fighters Could Fly with This 'Robot Wingman'
*David Axe* *, * The U.S. Air Force could be months away from deciding whether to put into production its first, fighter-style “wingman drone.” The U.S. Air Force could be months away from deciding whether to put into production its first, fighter-style “wingman drone.” But California unmanned aerial vehicle-maker Kratos, builder of the Air Force’s prototype XQ-58A Valkyrie wingman UAV, is confident the flying branch will decide to proceed. Kratos has begun placing engine orders in anticipation of receiving first series production contracts for the XQ-58, Jane’s reported. “Repo... more »
Biden Claims Trump Embraces Racism; Says He’ll Ban Assault Weapons
[image: biden-claims-trump-embraces-racism-says-he-ll-ban-assault-weapons] Former Vice President Joe Biden again attempted to connect President Trump with the mass shooting in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio, with a carefully scripted pack of half-truths and lies.
Florida Wants to Become the Most Restrictive State in the U.S. for Mandatory Vaccines
There is a new dangerous threat to vaccine exemptions in Florida. SB 64 was filed by Senator Lauren Book on 8/2/2019. SB 64 would eliminate the religious exemption to vaccines required for public and private school children. It would also add a new section of law requiring the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to jointly create a medical exemption review panel that shall review all medical exemptions. If passed, the new law would become effective on July 1, 2020. We have seen what happens to families in California and New York where religious exemptions have b... more »
New Proposed Federal Law Would Make it Easier to Medically Kidnap Children by Doctors
It is not just fractures parents may have to try and explain to avoid a life sentence of being accused of child abuse, or Shaken Baby Syndrome, if one Child Abuse Specialist gets her way in new proposed federal legislation. According to Dr. Lynn Sheets, Medical Director of child advocacy and protective services at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, a bruise is a “sentinel injury.” Dr. Sheets claims: “One of the things we realized is if you just call it a bruise, everyone has bruises. Everyone thinks about it as a minor injury including the doctors, including child welfare. So we nee... more »
On The Narcissistic Libertarians
When you love someone you do not notice her or his imperfections, and this applies to self-love or narcissism too. The libertarians are narcissistic—they are in love with their own good looks, good mind, and good theories. That is why they fail to notice the imperfections in their attitude and work. They want to make history, but they have no sense of history. They want to transform culture, but they have no sense of culture. They want to attain political power, but their understanding of the political situation is abysmal. They claim to stand for liberty, but most libertarian group... more »
Will China Dump Its $1.1 Trillion In US Treasuries?
China has allowed the yuan to depreciate so that 1 US dollar buys more than 7 yuan. (REUTERS: Thomas White) *Julia Horowitz, CNN Business:* *China has a $1 trillion trade war weapon. Will it ever use it?* London (CNN Business)In the US-China trade war, it's been a week of rapid escalation. Beijing devalued the yuan after the Trump administration threatened to slap tariffs on just about every Chinese export. The United States then labeled China a "currency manipulator," deepening the rift. The exchanges have rocked global markets and threaten the global economy. What happens next i... more »
Somalis Welcomed as Refugees by Obama
Charged with Terrorism in Arizona From Judicial Watch: I know for many of you this is no surprise. But what may surprise you is this….The Islamic Mosque in Tucson was home to several other terrorists. Chiefly Osama Bin Laden’s personal driver. That’s right you read that correctly. This mosque is a breeding ground for radicals. It is kept quiet, by I don’t know whom? I read this several years ago when I lived in Tucson, problem is I can’t remember the book/author. He was however very credible. There were many “immigrants” in Tucson that had ties to that mosque. Personally, … Continue ... more »
New Proposed Federal Law Would Make it Easier to Medically Kidnap Children by Doctors
It is not just fractures parents may have to try and explain to avoid a life sentence of being accused of child abuse, or Shaken Baby Syndrome, if one Child Abuse Specialist gets her way in new proposed federal legislation. According to Dr. Lynn Sheets, Medical Director of child advocacy and protective services at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, a bruise is a “sentinel injury.” Dr. Sheets claims: “One of the things we realized is if you just call it a bruise, everyone has bruises. Everyone thinks about it as a minor injury including the doctors, including child welfare. So we nee... more »
Have You Seen These Charts?
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Have you ever seen these charts? You haven’t seen them, because they expose the climate-change scare for what it is, a giant fraud. The red circle at the far right is the claimed AGW scare. H/T IceAgeNow
US Empire Tightens Sanctions On Venezuela And Manning
Reports coming out of Venezuela claim that President Maduro has just seized a shipment of food with the explicit goal of starving the Venezuelan people into submission. Oh wait, no, sorry, I misread that. Did I say Maduro? I meant America. “Venezuela’s Vice president Delcy […]
Stephanie Kelton On The Economics of Bernie's Platform
Economics isn't easy for many voters to understand. Stephanie Kelton is one of the top economists in the world-- as well as Bernie's chief economic advisor-- and teaches economics at Stony Brook. She's been helping Blue America congressional candidates understand some of the trickier bits of economics behind policy solutions like Medicare-For-All, the Green New Deal, free public college, raising the minimum wage to a living wage, cancelling student loan debt... In the video above she was interviewed by Bloomberg News yesterday. You may get something out of it; I hope so, because ... more »
CNN’s Jake Tapper attacks Palestinians via El Paso shooter
CNN's Jake Tapper, schooled to be pro-Israel, likened the Palestinian liberation movement to white supremacy – and social media commenters are not having it... The post CNN’s Jake Tapper attacks Palestinians via El Paso shooter appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
National Cancer Institute tragedy : The red wedding
On Sunday, Egypt stayed awake till the early hours of the morning watching a fire that erupted outside the National Cancer Institute “NCI” in Cairo’s Al-Manial island. It started with big bang and huge fire that was seen from Giza and Garden City. For several hours, the cause of the huge explosion and fire was not unknown and many news websites close to the current administration reported different contradicting causes of the explosion. [image: Outside the NCI, the fire following the explosion by Ahmed El-Sheikh] *Outside the NCI, the fire following the explosion by Ahmed El-Sheikh*... more »
I’ll tell you what I think just as soon as Frank Luntz tells me what that is
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From Steve Benen at POLITICAL ANIMAL at Washington MONTHLY: When a Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate publicly announces his opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it’s not unreasonable to think news outlets might ask other Republicans for their thoughts on the matter. Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), who played a prominent role in … Continue reading I’ll tell you what I think just as soon as Frank Luntz tells me what that is
Yahoo Finance: You have one day to keep your right to sue Chase
For the past ten years, Chase cardholders have had the right to sue the company if they wanted. But after August 8 (tomorrow), the rules are going to change. Instead of joining a class-action suit, the only option for resolution to a dispute will be going through an arbitration process. This action typically favors the […] The post Yahoo Finance: You have one day to keep your right to sue Chase appeared first on Health Nut News.
IEEE: 5G Base Stations Expected to Use Roughly 3X as Much Power As 4G Base Stations and More Are Needed to Cover Same Area. That Ain’t Eco-Friendly!
By B.N. Frank Concerned about your carbon footprint and everybody else’s? Research has proven that exposure to 5G can cause excessive sweating and excessively sweating... more »
Twitter Suspends Mitch McConnell Campaign Account for Sharing Death Threats Against Mitch McConnell…
Black Lives Matter Louisville leader Chanelle Helm is a political activist who has met with numerous high profile politicians, including current presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, to advance the identity politics of her movement. Ms. Chanelle Helm posted video to her … Continue reading →
Federal Supreme Court Suspends Lula’s Transfer to São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Federal Supreme Court (STF) suspended on Wednesday, August 7th, by 10 votes to 1, the transfer of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to the Tremembé prison facility, in São Paulo State, and decided to keep him in the Superintendence of the Federal Police in Curitiba. The case […] The post Federal Supreme Court Suspends Lula’s Transfer to São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Did Only 1.4 Percent of White Americans Own Slaves in 1860?
Just because a statistic gets cited a lot in memes doesn’t make it correct.
Did Joe Biden Say the Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton Happened in ‘Houston’ and ‘Michigan’?
Biden reportedly made the gaffe during a campaign event in San Diego, California.
Mediating Peace in a Complex World
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 07 (IPS) - Teresa Whitfield is the Director of the Policy and Mediation Division at the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. Prior to her appointment in 2016, she was Senior Adviser to the President of the International Crisis Group."It is all about orchestration", was Martin Griffiths', the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, response to the question of what mediation in Yemen looks like today. Read the full story, “Mediating Peace in a Complex World”, on globalissues.org →
Nuclear Weapons Must Go: Lessons of Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 07 (IPS) - The Atomic Bomb Dome was the only structure left standing in the area and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List on December 7, 1996. Its marker reads As a historical witness that conveys the tragedy of suffering the first atomic bomb in human history and as a symbol that vows to faithfully seek the abolition of nuclear weapons and everlasting world peace.It has been 74 years since a nuclear devastation took place. But a clear message stands -- that nuclear weapons must go and peace and love must reign. "Because if we forget the horrific cons... more »
How much protein do we need to maintain healthy muscle mass as we get older?
Not as much as you might think, although it's recommended Australians over 70 increase their protein intake in order to better maintain their muscles as they get older.
Pakistan expels Indian ambassador, suspends trade over Kashmir dispute
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Pakistan says it will downgrade its diplomatic ties with India, expelling the Indian ambassador and suspending bilateral trade as the political crisis over the disputed territory of Kashmir escalates.
AMP plunges to $2.3b first-half loss and asks shareholders for another $650m
It was never going to be pretty, but AMP shareholders may not be happy with a $2.3 billion first-half loss and being asked to chip in another $650 million to keep things going.
The Coalition wants you to believe the force is strong in the economy, but is it?
The Australian economy has been growing for 28th consecutive years, but there are troubling signs, and the future is difficult to see, writes Josh Gordon.
How white supremacy is manifesting in a way Trump didn't expect
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The US Congress's extraordinary entry into the Brexit debate — in defiance of President Donald Trump — might be less about the Irish border and more about showing how deeply connected to white supremacy the historical US-Irish relationship is, writes Emma Shortis.
Missile-Killer, Sensor and Spy Plane: What Can't the F-35 Stealth Fighter Do?
*David Axe* *Security, * The F-35 "can track and destroy adversary cruise missiles today, and, in the future, can be equipped with a new or modified interceptor capable of shooting down adversary ballistic missiles in their boost phase,” according to the Pentagon's 2019 Missile Defense Review. An F-35 stealth fighter indirectly transmitted data to U.S. Army missile-defense systems during a June 2019 war game in Texas and California. It was the latest test to underscore the radar-evading F-35’s ability to gather targeting information for other forces. The stealth fighter with its ... more »
The Greatest Threat to the U.S. Marines? 25,000 Lost Due to Misconduct
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * A crisis? *A total of 25,336 Marines were booted from the Corps between 2009 and 2019; 11,765 were for drug and alcohol offenses, while 13,571 were over unspecified misconduct.* The Marine Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade, according to Commandant Gen. David Berger. In his 2019 Commandant's Planning Guidance, Berger said that the Corps "continued loss of 8,000 Marines per year to non-EAS attrition is unacceptable," using an acronym to describe the end of active service in an enlistment. *(This originally ... more »
Report directly from Donbass
Maine filmmaker Regis Tremblay is now in Donbass (near the Russian border) and has filed this report. The interview is with Finnish journalist, Janus Putkonen, who has been living in Lugansk for several years. Janus reveals many unbelievable FACTS about the civil war in Ukraine. This video was recorded on August 7, 2019 as we toured the bombed out and destroyed parts of Lugansk. This short video will be part of a feature documentary on the civil war between Kiev and the people of the Donbass region.
Prick Santorum
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From THINK PROGRESS: Appearing on NBC’s Meet the Press [Sunday] morning, former Senator and GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum offered two stunningly maximalist positions on abortion — abortion should be flatly banned even in cases of rape or incest, and doctors who perform abortions should face criminal charges: QUESTION: Do you believe that there should … Continue reading Prick Santorum
Saul Alinksy’s Disciples, Coming To a Republican District Near You ….
Those of you who live in “safe” (ha ha ha) GOP voting districts, who have “conservative” (ha ha ha redux) school boards and local supervisors: Please read the following cautionary but true story from Tennessee, and assume BOLO status in your own town: Warning! Coming to a Republican District Near You! If these leftist cadres haven’t yet infiltrated a Republican district near you, they are coming. by Mark Alexander · Aug. 7, 2019 https://patriotpost.us/alexander/64710-warning-coming-to-a-republican-district-near-you Recently, there was a “near miss” in the conservative state of Tennes... more »
Left Wants Gun Bans – Then Releases “The Hunt”, a Film Where SJWs Shoot “Deplorables”
Yours truly has about reached his limit with the American Left: Their despicable vile nature, their soul-crushing hypocrisy, their death-loving nihilism. And what, you ask, is the latest cause of my ever-growing loss of tolerance? The “coincidental” release of a “gory satire” film wherein liberal elitists hunt red state human beings for sport – in the days immediately following two mass shootings and a deafening clamor from Congress and the MSM for gun confiscation. Here’s a trailer for “The Hunt”, followed by a story from Breitbart about the film’s promotion, and its director Jason... more »
Former Michigan State Dean William Strampel Sentenced
Dr. William Strampel, the former dean of Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine – who had oversight over imprisoned sports physician Dr. Larry Nasser – will serve up to a year in prison for neglect of duty and misconduct. He was acquitted of criminal sexual conduct. Strampel was accused of sexually harassing students as […]
Business Schools Want to Do More to End Poverty Globally
There’s a gap between the role business schools think they could play in alleviating global poverty and inequality versus the impact they’re actually making, according to a new study by the Association of MBAs and Business Graduates Association.
Xavier Names New Institute for Black Catholic Studies Director
While Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow is a lifelong Catholic and has been associated with Xavier University for three decades, her new position as director of the school's Institute for Black Catholic Studies is her first full-time position in academia. She’s excited to utilize the academic platform to enhance knowledge and information about the Black Catholic experience and serve Black communities.
Sister of Slain College Athlete Arrested in Oregon
Police in Oregon have arrested a woman following the shooting death of a Portland State University basketball player, according to an Associated Press report in the New York Post. Portland police said 30-year-old Tamena Strickland was taken into custody late Friday following the shooting death of Deante Strickland, 22. The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that the athlete’s […]
Congress Can Act to Help Students Navigate College Financing
Imagine making one of the most expensive purchases of your life when you don’t fully understand the terms and true cost. And add to that scenario that you know that you are not alone because most of your peers are just as bewildered as you are. That’s the painful reality for today’s high school students as they think about how they are going to pay for college.
UCF Sorority Suspended Amid Group Chat Controversy
The University of Central Florida’s (UCF) chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was suspended after a group chat including messages about alcohol, fake IDs and paying others to complete school assignments was reported to administration, the Orlando Sentinel reported. The university was notified after a sorority member expressed her concerns to a UCF instructor. Alpha Delta […]
The Amazing Racists!
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Pat Buchanan: White men were 100% of the people that wrote the Constitution, 100% of the people that signed the Declaration of Independence, 100% of the people who died at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, probably close to 100% of the people who died at Normandy. This has been a country built basically by white folks, who … Continue reading The Amazing Racists!
Welcome to the Rethuglican Circus–It’s the Small Tent to the Right
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From Adam Serwer at The American Prospect: In some ways, the race for RNC chair was terribly predictable. […] I predicted that if Obama won, the monochromatic GOP would be desperate to field an RNC chair with a black face, and so they would pick Michael Steele. While Ken Blackwell struck all the right positions, … Continue reading Welcome to the Rethuglican Circus–It’s the Small Tent to the Right
Utah high court dismisses medical cannabis lawsuit, but another still alive
A lawsuit aimed at overturning a move by Utah lawmakers to replace a more liberal medical marijuana system with a more restrictive one came to an end in the state Supreme Court. But a second lawsuit is still working its way through the system. According to Salt Lake TV station KSTU, the original suit, filed by […] Utah high court dismisses medical cannabis lawsuit, but another still alive is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
German authorities deport Kurdish citizen to Turkey for waving YPG flag
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The German authorities have deported a Kurdish citizen to Turkey for waving the flag of the People’s Protection Units (YPG), Kurdistan 24 reported, citing Nordbayern. The Kurdish man, Murat Akgul, 35, is a father of four who had been living in Nurnberg for 30 years before he was subsequently deported […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-08-06
This is a summary of 12 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, Albukamal, Iraq, Latakia, Idlib, Russia, Turkey. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Lebanon, Middleeast, Iraq, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army scores […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Heavy clashes reported between Indian, Pakistani forces in Kashmir
Indian and Pakistani troops deployed along the Line of Control in Kashmir exchanged heavy fire, local media reports citing sources in the Indian military. The alleged ceasefire violation took place in the Sunderbani Sector along Line of Control at around 22:15 (local time), with Pakistani forces firing small arms and using mortars, according to an Indian army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army inflicts heavy losses in ISIS ranks in central Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) struck back against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in central Syria, launching several attacks on the terrorist group’s positions in the Badiya Al-Sham region. Using both air and ground strikes, the Syrian Army began their assault by targeting a number of Islamic State terrorists near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New Russian stealth assault drone’s first flight: video
The Russian Ministry of Defence has released footage of the first flight of the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik drone, showing the unmanned aerial vehicle taking off from a test airfield and conducting a 20 minute flight at altitudes of up to 600 meters before touching back down. Testing of the UAV first began at the Novosibirsk […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China says it can track F-35s operating in stealth mode with new radar
China has developed a meter wave anti-stealth radar it says can be used to spot enemy stealth aircraft and even guide Chinese missiles toward them, China’s Global Times has reported. Speaking to the newspaper, Wu Jiangqi, a senior defence scientist at China Electronics Technology Group, a state-owned electronics giant which creates of a variety of applications […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army approaches last militant strongholds in northern Hama: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their offensive in northern Hama this week after their conditional ceasefire with the militant groups in northwestern Syria collapsed. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army resumed their assault on the towns of Arbaeen and Zakah last night, seizing the former after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 7, 2019
*David Ehl, DW:* *Kashmir: The world's most dangerous conflict* *The dispute over Kashmir has poisoned relations between India and Pakistan since the two became independent countries in 1947. Here's an overview of how tensions have grown more dangerous over the past seven decades. * Like so many conflicts around the world, the dispute over Kashmir began with independence from a colonial power. In 1947, the United Kingdom gave in to the struggle for freedom in its Indian colony and granted it independence. The retreating British left behind two states: the secular Indian Union and ... more »
World News Briefs -- August 7, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Concern: None of the people Donald Trump spoke to were named by the White House, who banned photographers and reporters then issued their own images. The president and first lady were accompanied by Ohio Republican senator Rob Portman (left) as they toured the hospital *Daily Mail:* *Donald Trump's visit to comfort Dayton mass-shooting victims turns into ugly public spat with Democratic senator and mayor as he calls their press conference a 'fraud' and accuses them of ignoring 'rock star' reception at hospital treating the wounded* * Donald Trump and first lady Melania quickly left... more »
Watch New Russian Stealth Assault Drone’s First Flight
*Daily Mail:* *Russia reveals its new 'Hunter' stealth combat drone capable of flying from Moscow to London and back... that looks suspiciously like a US Lockheed craft unveiled 12 years ago* * A Kremlin propaganda video shows the Sukhoi-made drone on its maiden flight * Moscow claims it is 'almost undetectable' and has a range more than 3,000 miles * It looks similar to a Lockheed Martin-designed U.S. drone introduced in 2007 Russia's defence chiefs have unveiled a new stealth combat drone which they say is capable of flying from Moscow to London and back in a single mission. A ... more »
Afghan Troops Cry For Help In Remote Afghan Corner
An Afghan army operation in Uruzgan *RFE:* *In Remote Afghan Corner, Besieged Afghan Troops Cry For Help * TARIN KOT, Afghanistan – Afghan troops besieged by the Taliban for more than a week in a remote district of central Afghanistan are desperate for reinforcements and help. But in a scenario repeated across many rural regions of the vast mountainous country, their presence is threatened by relentless Taliban attacks. Army and police check posts, bases, and office buildings typically represent the Afghan government’s presence and control in the countryside. Muhammad Saleem heads... more »
Puerto Rico's Supreme Court Overturns The New Governor's Appointment
*CNN:* *Puerto Rico's Supreme Court overturns Pedro Pierluisi as new governor* Puerto Rico's Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the oath given to former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's handpicked successor was unconstitutional, clearing the way for Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez Garced to become governor and prolonging the US territory's political crisis. The unanimous decision said last week's swearing in of attorney Pedro Pierluisi was unconstitutional because he had not been confirmed as secretary of state by both chambers of the legislature. The court said the ruling will take ef... more »
New Paper: The Urgency of PURPA Reform to Assure Ratepayer Protection
A new paper released by Professor David Dismukes at the Louisiana State University Center for Energy Studies highlights the need… The post New Paper: The Urgency of PURPA Reform to Assure Ratepayer Protection appeared first on IER.
The Danger of A Nuclear Catastrophe Is Greater Than During the Cold War
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Will the Democrats seriously debate "no first use" policy? “Why should the U.S. tie its own hands with that policy?” CNN correspondent Jake Tapper asked Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). This leading question during last week’s Democratic debate immediately opened up a longtime policy fissure over U.S. nuclear strategy. The policy in question is the venerable “no first use” pledge, in which the United States would forswear being the first nation to deploy nuclear weapons during a military conflict. Under the pledge the United St... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 8/7/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap-up 8/7/19: A Full Spectrum Yield Curve Has Occurred!” https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - 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/
"Just Wait a Little While"
*"Just Wait a Little While"* by James Howard Kunstler "Here’s what you need to know about what’s going on and where we’re headed. The United States is comprehensively bankrupt. The government is broke and the citizenry is trapped under inescapable debt burdens. We are never again going to generate the kinds and volumes of “growth” associated with techno-industrial expansion. That growth came out of energy flows, mainly fossil fuels, that paid for themselves and furnished a surplus for doing other useful things. It’s over. Shale oil, for instance, doesn’t pay for itself and the comp... more »
"Humanity, I Love You..."
“Humanity, I love you because when you're hard up you pawn your intelligence to buy a drink.” - e. e. cummings
Musical Interlude: Supertramp, "The Logical Song"
Supertramp, "The Logical Song"
"A Look to the Heavens"
"This intriguing trio of galaxies is sometimes called the Draco Group, located in the northern constellation of (you guessed it) Draco. From left to right are edge-on spiral NGC 5981, elliptical galaxy NGC 5982, and face-on spiral NGC 5985 - all within this single telescopic field of view spanning a little more than half the width of the full moon. While the group is far too small to be a galaxy cluster and has not been cataloged compact group, these galaxies all do lie roughly 100 million light-years from planet Earth. *Click image for larger size.* On close examination with spect... more »
Chet Raymo, “Time, Person, Year, Way...”
*“Time, Person, Year, Way...”* by Chet Raymo “According to the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, the 25 most used nouns in the English language are: time, person, year, way, day, thing, man, world, life, hand, part, child, eye, woman, place, work, week, case, point, government, company, number, group, problem, fact. All very prosaic. Very workaday. Time leads the way, with year, day and week bucking up the calendar. Hand takes precedence over eye. Man, child, woman in her place. Case in point: government and company. Problem precedes fact. Work is always with us, of course; play i... more »
"Our Job..."
"We can spend our lives letting the world tell us who we are. Sane or insane. Saints or sex addicts. Heroes or victims. Letting history tell us how good or bad we are. Letting our past decide our future. Or we can decide for ourselves. And maybe it's our job to invent something better." - Chuck Palahniuk
"People Who Shut Their Eyes..."
"People who shut their eyes to reality simply invite their own destruction, and anyone who insists on remaining in a state of innocence long after that innocence is dead turns himself into a monster." - James Baldwin
"What Does The Quote "Every snowflake pleads not guilty in an avalanche" Mean?"
*"What Does The Quote * *"Every snowflake pleads not guilty in an avalanche" Mean?"* by Tom Robinson "No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible." - Stanislaw Jerzy Lec "I have never actually heard this quote but I think it's brilliant and can easily infer the intended meaning. When a problem is the result of many people individually doing something only slightly wrong it is easy for each individual person to see themselves as having no part in it. For example, everyone is against slavery. We all know that the conditions in the sweatshops that make so much of the clothing ... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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The Poet: Donald Justice, "The Evening of the Mind"
*"The Evening of the Mind"* "Now comes the evening of the mind. Here are the fireflies twitching in the blood; Here is the shadow moving down the page Where you sit reading by the garden wall. Now the dwarf peach trees, nailed to their trellises, Shudder and droop. Your know their voices now, Faintly the martyred peaches crying out Your name, the name nobody knows but you. It is the aura and the coming on. It is the thing descending, circling, here. And now it puts a claw out and you take it. Thankfully in your lap you take it, so. You said you would not go away again, You did not want t... more »
"We May Know..."
"We may know that the work we continue to put off doing will be bad. Worse, however, is the work we never do. A work that's finished is at least finished. It may be poor, but it exists, like the miserable plant in the lone flowerpot of my neighbor who's crippled. That plant is her happiness, and sometimes it's even mine. What I write, bad as it is, may provide some hurt or sad soul a few moments of distraction from something worse. That's enough for me, or it isn't enough, but it serves some purpose, and so it is with all of life." - Fernando Pessoa
“10 Life Lessons You Should Unlearn”
*“10 Life Lessons You Should Unlearn”* by Martha Beck “In the past 10 years, I've realized that our culture is rife with ideas that actually inhibit joy. Here are some of the things I'm most grateful to have unlearned: *1. Problems are bad.* You spent your school years solving arbitrary problems imposed by boring authority figures. You learned that problems- comment se dit?- suck. But people without real problems go mad and invent things like base jumping and wedding planning. Real problems are wonderful, each carrying the seeds of its own solution. Job burnout? It's steering you ... more »
“Afraid of the Truth: Feeling Threatened”
*“Afraid of the Truth: Feeling Threatened”* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM “Facing the truth upfront rather than turning from it will keep your life moving in a forward and positive direction. Most of us have had the experience of being in possession of a piece of truth that we were afraid to share because we knew it would not be well received. There are also instances in which we ourselves have been unable to handle some truth confronting us. This might be a small truth, such as not wanting to see that our car needs repairs because we don't want to pay for them, or a large truth, ... more »
"Far-fetched Things..."
"But far-fetched things do happen. In fact, many people's entire lives are completely far-fetched. I think we are constantly surrounded by extraordinary possibilities. Whether we are aware of them or not, whether we choose to act on them or not, they are there. What is offered to us that we choose not to act upon falls by the wayside, and the road that is our life is littered with rejected, ignored and unnoticed opportunities, good and bad. Chance meetings and coincidences become extraordinary only when acted upon. Those that we allow to pass us by are gone forever. We never know w... more »
THE TRUMPERS ARE LIKE THE COPS PLANTING THEIR OWN DRUGS ON A SUSPECT AND THEN ARRESTING HIM
Today the president went to Dayton, Ohio, after which -- the Great Unifier! -- he attacked local politicians who'd been with him: In a series of tweets after visiting victims of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, President Trump accused Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley of lying in a press conference.... Trump on Brown and Whaley: "Just left Dayton, Ohio, where I met with the Victims & families, Law Enforcement, Medical Staff & First Responders. It was a warm & wonderful visit. Tremendous enthusiasm & even Love. Then I saw failed Presidential Candidate (0%) She...more »
Did the Pentagon Plan to Cut Military Retirement Funding to Pay for Trump’s Border Wall?
News reports in summer 2019 got many of the basic facts right about some planned defense-budget fund transfers.
Did 26 of the 27 Deadliest Mass Shooters Come from Fatherless Homes?
Remember the children's "telephone" game, whereby a message passed from one person to another ends up garbled in translation?
RESEARCH PROVES THAT PROCESSED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
We have been discussing the proven link between Autism and vaccines for a long time. But existing research, that is nearly a decade old, yet no one has heard of it, proves that processed foods... The post RESEARCH PROVES THAT PROCESSED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE AUTISM SPECTRUM appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Assyrian Genocide in Modern History
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
(AINA) -- A report published by the Assyrian Policy Institute "provides a summary of five major events in modern history during which Assyrians were subjected to genocide and ethnic cleansing: The Massacre of Assyrians at Hakkari (1843); the Assyrian Genocide (1914-1923); the Simele Massacre (1933); the Soriya Massacre (1969); and the more recent ge
What Remains of Christianity in Iraq Five Years After the ISIS Invasion?
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Bashar Warda, the Chaldean Archbishop of Arbil. ( Eric Baradat/AFP)On August 6, 2014, ISIS conquered the Christian communities on the Nineveh Plains, north of Mosul.
An Assyrian Woman in North Iraq: 'This is Who I Am'
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Florin G. Seudin, at the High Council for Women's Affairs. ( Kurdistan 24/Levi Clancy)"It is called the house of God," Florin Gorgis says, explaining the name of her ancestral village Bediyal, the last remaining Assyrian-Christian village in the Kurdistan Region's Barzan area.
Chaldean Archbishop: Iraqi Christians Face 'extinction' Unless World Acts
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Irbil, Iraq, pictured in a Nov. 28, 2018 photo, said Christians in the war-torn country face "extinction" unless Islam recognizes the fundamental equality of all people and the world acts to end violence and discrimination against innocent minority religious communities.
Armenia Commemorates Victims of Assyrian Genocide
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Flowers were laid on Wednesday in Yerevan at the monument to the victims of the Assyrian Genocide of 1915. The event was attended by representatives of the Assyrian community living in Armenia, political and public figures.
Chaldean Church Delegation Meets With Kurdistan President
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani (right) during a meeting with Louis Raphaël I Sako, Head of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Erbil, Aug. 7, 2019.
One of the greatest rivalries in sport is in new territory, but it's unlikely to fix rugby in the west
The Wallabies and All Blacks will clash on Saturday night in Perth's first Bledisloe Cup match, two years after the demise of the Western Force. But rugby in WA needs much more to emerge from the wilderness, writes Clint Thomas.
Airline loses ashes of man's parents carried in plastic lunchbox on family pilgrimage
Bob Gilmour flew 18,000km to fulfil his parents' dying wish, but thought he'd "mucked it up badly" when an Irish airline lost the luggage containing their ashes.
Dow Jones recovers from 589-point drop caused by US recession fears
After a rollercoaster session on Wall Street, driven by fears of an impending recession, the Australian share market is falling in morning trade.
Live: NSW Now: Berejiklian labelled 'fence-sitter' on abortion, data breach affects 12,000 in NSW
Just In - 5 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Senator Amanda Stoker calls on the NSW Premier to "show leadership" on the abortion debate as NSW Parliament prepares to vote on the issue, and a reported 12,388 people in NSW had provided private information to take part in clinical trials.
'I feel cheated': NT Government aware of building's flaws but didn't tell owners
An NT Government department concluded that nine buildings, all designed and certified by one engineer, did not meet the National Construction Code. But it took another 15 months to notify owners and buyers, who may now have to fork out $1.5 million to rectify the problems.
Hopes of having a little girl lost on the day SA's lights went out
A woman who lost embryos in South Australia's statewide blackout tells of her anguish a day after the energy regulator launched legal action against four wind-farm operators over the power disruption.
'We've had no warnings. Do I need to get my kids tested?' PFAS find raises questions
A north Queensland mother is worried for the health of her children after PFAS was found in fish and water samples taken near their Mackay property.
Meet the hatted chefs cooking discarded produce to fight food waste
Fine-dining chefs Tom Chiumento and Simon Evans usually serve seven-course degustations, but recently they are using their talents to provide quality meals from food destined for the bin.
Police admit to breaching privacy of public servant medical records
The Northern Territory's Police Commissioner — and soon-to-be federal police chief — admits some of his officers inappropriately accessed the private medical records of a public servant.
Tasmania's GMO ban good news for some, a 'missed opportunity' for others
The State says extending the ban is an important part of the protecting Tasmania's "brand". But some climate-concerned producers say the decision is "based on emotion" rather than facts.
As the El Paso shooter opened fire, David used his body to shield his granddaughter
David Johnson used his body to shield his family from bullets. His daughters are struggling to make sense of his death amid a heated political debate.
Mountain snow is one thing, but what do the records say about snow in cities?
The next few days are looking pretty wintery but it's definitely been worse, with inches of snow in Melbourne, snow in Sydney, and outback cricket cancelled by snow.
'Live your best life': Injured constable speaks on eve of teen driver's hit-and-run sentencing
Young Queensland police officer Peter McAulay, who was almost killed when a teenager ran him down in a stolen car, shares an inspirational message on the eve of his perpetrator's sentencing, despite being left with permanent disabilities.
Yesterday's free speech judgement could affect millions of Australians — but not this one
A landmark free speech ruling in the High Court has affirmed the Government's right to sack employees if they say something it doesn't like, but that right will not extend to Rugby Australia in its dispute with Israel Folau.
Train carts 725,000 litres of water every day to drought-affected mine
As the drought continues, water is being carted by train for the first time in several decades to keep production on track at a NSW coal mine and secure 140 full-time jobs.
Move over monkey bars, 'bush play' the new way for apartment kids
Instead of solely interacting with brightly coloured plastic playgrounds, known to burn buttocks in summer, natural playgrounds encourage kids to play like they're in the bush.
Native bees die three times faster from honey bee parasite, researchers find
Researchers find a common disease in honey bees can be transmitted to native bees through flowers, causing them to die about three times the rate of the normal mortality.
How white supremacy is manifesting in a way Trump didn't expect
Just In - 5 hours ago
The US Congress's extraordinary entry into the Brexit debate — in defiance of President Donald Trump — might be less about the Irish border and more about showing how deeply connected to white supremacy the historical US-Irish relationship is, writes Emma Shortis.
It only takes a second to make a decision that could permanently alter your life
Just In - 5 hours ago
It was a Saturday night and Sefakor Zikpi was in year 10 or 11 at a party in western Sydney. What happened next, she thinks, was because she was an African-Australian.
Two bodies found in Canada believed to be Lucas Fowler murder suspects
Just In - 5 hours ago
Police say they are "confident" the bodies are those of Kam McLeod, 19, and Bryer Schmegelsky, 18, who were wanted over the murders of Sydney man Lucas Fowler, his American girlfriend Chynna Deese and university lecturer Leonard Dyck.
Trump visits sites of mass shootings as panic in Times Square reveals US on edge
Just In - 5 hours ago
US President Donald Trump is met by protesters as he visits Dayton and El Paso following weekend mass shootings, as the country's anxiety is laid bare by the noise of a motorcycle backfiring in New York's Times Square.
Cops on Horseback Lead Handcuffed Man by Rope in Viral Photo
*Emma Fiala* - The photo has spurred so much outrage across social media that the police have been forced to apologize.
A.I. ‘RoboCops’ Continue Rolling Out Across U.S. Collecting Biometrics and Creating Blacklists
*Nicholas West* - The move toward using robots in law enforcement, private security, and even to scare away the homeless, has been a decade-long trend that is now becoming much more prevalent in everyday life.
Political speech and free speech under attack by the Scott Morrison government
The High Court of Australia has curtailed the rights of public servants to express their views on political matters in a major way in yesterday’s judgment in Comcare v. Banerji. The case […]
President Trump and First Lady Melania Visit Dayton Hospital and First Responders…
Conveying a message of support for those suffering and appreciation for the first responders, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Dayton Ohio to visit victims from last weekend’s horrific mass shooting. President Donald Trump and Melania met … Continue reading →
Trump's Trade War Strategy Seems Doomed to Fail
Folks know I completely disagree with the whole premise of Trump's trade actions with China. Tariffs on foreign goods hurt this country and its consumers even if the other country does not reciprocate with lower tariffs. But let's put this all aside and think strategy. A trade war is about creating enough pain for the […]
Socialism Does Indeed Suck
Two free-market economists, Robert Lawson of Southern Methodist University and Benjamin Powell of Texas Tech University, have pulled off a marvelous stunt. Their just-published book, Socialism Sucks, is a humorous travelogue about their experiences in various socialist and allegedly socialist countries in the last few years. The book, subtitled “Two Economists Drink Their Way Through […] The post Socialism Does Indeed Suck appeared first on Econlib.
Again on The Mule
Like David Henderson, I watched The Mule and enjoyed the movie. I tend to enjoy all of Eastwood’s movies, but I thought this was particularly good: I’d rank it slightly better than Gran Torino, too. One of the reasons I thought the movie was so good—and here the reviewer shall disclose his weaknesses!—was its message. […] The post Again on The Mule appeared first on Econlib.
Innocence is a Weapon: Reflections on Eddie Glaude and the El Paso Murders
Given their history of firing newscasters and pundits that color outside the lines of corporate editorial policy, it’s amazing that MSNBC allows Princeton professor Eddie Glaude Jr. to speak so plainly, so passionately, so holistically, and so un-tribally about current events. His presence on the network is truly energizing, which is why, I suspect, so many news outlets and people on social media have been sharing this clip of his response to the racially motivated… The post Innocence is a Weapon: Reflections on Eddie Glaude and the El Paso Murders appeared first on The Ghion Jour... more »
Tech Companies Must Fight White Supremacy, Regardless of Political Dangers
Three computer screens lit up in a dark room. (Source: Flickr/Sven, CC BY 2.0) Responding to the recent bloodshed in El Paso and elsewhere, President Trump laid heavy blame on the internet and then invited social media companies to a White House summit to be held on Aug. 9 to discuss efforts against online extremism. While the president’s diagnosis of the internet’s contribution to extremist violence was heavy-handed and imprecise as he alluded vaguely to the “the perils of the internet and social media,” there was a kernel of truth in Trump’s remarks: Leading technology companies... more »
With a name like Tucker, he’s got to be rude.
nonnie9999 at I’ll tell you what I think just as soon as Frank Luntz tells me what that is – HYSTERICAL RAISINS - 5 hours ago
From Crooks & Liars: Seriously, is there anyone more annoying than Tucker Carlson? The least self-aware pundit on TV, still nursing his own bruised ego from the thorough spanking he received at the hands of a comedian that took down his show, cried that Jon Stewart is nothing more than a partisan hack in “attacking” … Continue reading With a name like Tucker, he’s got to be rude.
As Trump Visits Texas and Ohio, He’s in Cross Hairs of Media Assault Commentary
[image: as-trump-visits-texas-and-ohio-he-s-in-crosshairs-of-media-assault-commentary] As President Trump is pressured to ban “assault rifles,” he should note that no such weapons have been used in any mass shooting in memory. In the reporting on these events, however, assault commentary is regularly deployed. Trump could also note, as he prepares to visit the sites of two weekend mass shootings and is criticized for telling the truth about illegal migration, that illegal aliens have killed far more American citizens than “assault rifles” have.
Sanders and Warren Close In on Biden’s Lead in New Hampshire
[image: sanders-and-warren-close-in-on-biden-s-lead-in-new-hampshire] Predicting who will win a presidential primary months before it takes place is complicated by trying to determine which candidate the liberal media most wants to win, and will thus declare the winner — regardless of the actual outcome.
Trump Calls for Federal “Red Flag Laws” to “Take Weapons” From “Disturbed Minds”
[image: trump-calls-for-federal-red-flag-laws-to-take-weapons-from-disturbed-minds] President Donald Trump calls for passage of federal and state “red flag laws.”
In East Jerusalem, nightly raids leave Palestinian neighborhood reeling
For the past six weeks, Israel has been sending paramilitary police forces to raid the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Issawiya every evening. The raids, a severe form of collective punishment, have left one young Palestinian dead and hundreds wounded. The post In East Jerusalem, nightly raids leave Palestinian neighborhood reeling appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Iran’s Zarif drives Trump to insanity
Iran's smart and articulate Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has been sanctioned by President Trump to silence the Iranian narrative in the US before the 2020 election. Iran is winning the information war, and Trump is running scared. By imposing sanctions on Zarif, US can deny visa to him and render unlawful (and liable to prosecution under law) any contact between him and any American national. Effectively, Trump instructed Pompeo to make sure that Zarif doesn’t come to New York between now and the 2020 November election so that his detractors and critics cannot hear from ... more »
America’s Pension Funds Fell Short in 2019
Heather Gillers of the Wall Street Journal reports that US pension plans fell short of their projected returns this year, adding to the burden on governments struggling to fund promised benefits to retired workers: Public plans with more than $1 billion in assets earned a median return of 6.79% for the year ended June 30, the lowest since 2016, according to Wilshire Trust Universe Comparison Service data released Tuesday. Public pension plans project a median long-term return of 7.25%, according to data collected by Wilshire Associates in 2018. Each year, pension funds must make th... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 214 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Former FBI Asst. Director of Counter Intelligence Floats Conspiracy of President Trump Using Code Words To Trigger Nazis…
If you ever wondered why the FBI would ignore warnings from Russia about the Boston Marathon bombers; or if you ever wondered how the FBI could overlook the warnings from local residents about the San Bernardino terrorists; or if you … Continue reading →
Congressman Joaquin Castro Doubles-Down on Intent to Target President Trump Supporters…
Joaquin Castro is personifying the ‘Mamet Principle’ as he justifies his action in posting lists of President Trump donors/supporters for targeting by political opposition. Pretending an action is something else, other than what is clearly evident in that action, is … Continue reading →
MARY LOUISE LO RE
*MARY LOUISE LO RE* has been named dean of the Touro College Graduate School of Business. She most recently served as director of business experiential learning & internships at the Nicolais School of Business at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York. Lo Re obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Queens College and a doctorate in economics from the CUNY Graduate Center.
EMILY ALMAS
*EMILY ALMAS* has been appointed assistant vice provost and director of admissions at Washington University in St. Louis. Almas most recently served as associate dean and director of recruitment at Swarthmore College. Almas earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction in history from Duke University and a master’s degree in higher education from Harvard University.
ANGELA PETERS
*ANGELA PETERS* has been appointed provost and vice president of academic affairs at Albany State University. Most recently, Peters served as vice provost for academic programs at Claflin University. Peters earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Hampton University and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.
VERONICA ALVAREZ
California Institute of the Arts has named *VERONICA ALVAREZ* the new director of the CalArts Community Arts Partnership. Most recently, Alvarez served as director of school and teacher programs at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Alvarez holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and master’s degree in history from California State University, Northridge. She received her doctorate through Loyola Marymount University’s educational leadership for social justice program.
PEGGY VALENTINE
*PEGGY VALENTINE* has been named interim chancellor of Fayetteville State University. She most recently served as dean of the School of Health Sciences at WinstonSalem State University. Valentine earned a bachelor’s through Howard University’s physician assistant program, a master’s in adult education from Howard, and a doctorate in education from Virginia Tech University.
ANDREA D. JACKSON
*ANDREA D. JACKSON* has been appointed dean of the Howard University College of Dentistry. She has been serving in the role on an interim basis since July 2018. Jackson completed both her bachelor’s in zoology and doctor of dental surgery degree at Howard University. Jackson has held a number of positions of increasing responsibility throughout her 40-plus years of service at Howard.
JOAN R.M. BULLOCK
*JOAN R.M. BULLOCK* has been appointed dean of the Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She was previously president and dean of Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, California. She is the first female dean in the law school's leadership history. Bullock holds a bachelor’s degree in legal and political theory from Michigan State University, an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan and law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law.
YouTube Suppressing My Stats Nearly 50%
These two videos have had at least 18,000 views – probably a lot more. YouTube shows them just over 10,000 views in my analytics.
MARKET PLUNGES: Metals SKYROCKET!
We Bring You This Critical Alert, Contributed By CrushTheStreet.com and Their Editor, Kenneth Ameduri, Who I regard as an expert on investing in these critical times. Just... more »
The Rise and Reversal of Anxiety and Depression
*Rosanne Lindsay* - Panic attacks and anxiety episodes are rising in the population.
South Carolina Farmer Sounds the Alarm on the Arrival of the Pollinator Bee Crisis
*Alex Pietrowski* - Fallout from the pollinator insect die-off is appearing in South Carolina watermelon crops.
If You See This in the Sky It Means You're Dead: Why AC-130 Gunships Rule
*Dario Leone* *Security, * A classic killer. The AC-130 gunship (in its various versions) is a heavily armed aircraft incorporating side-firing weapons integrated with sophisticated sensor, navigation, and fire control systems to provide surgical firepower or area saturation during extended loiter periods, at night and in adverse weather. The sensor suite consists of a multispectral television sensors, high definition infrared sensors, and radar. These sensors allow the gunship to visually or electronically identify friendly ground forces and targets anytime, anywhere. AC-130 ... more »
Back in May One of Iran's Last F-14 Tomcats (Made in America) Crashed
*Dario Leone* *Security, * And they don't have many left. *What happens next? * As reported by Scramble Facebook News Magazine, one of the few remaining Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) F-14A Tomcats was involved in a crash at home base Esfahãn-Shahid Beheshti International Airport (Iran). The IRIAF F-14A from the 8th Tactical Air Base crashed while it was landing. The aircraft reported an emergency to air traffic control during its training flight, subsequently the fighter was approved to make a quick landing at Esfahãn, but the aircraft was not able to hold position... more »
Nothing Compares 2 GNU
A short while ago we were discussing the imploding thought processes of our centrist friends, and just today a great new fancy has emerged, born fully formed from their Jupiterean heads. The grand wheeze? Well, why not go one better than the 'Remain Alliance' that helped the Liberal Democrats over the line in the Brecon by-election and go for a Government of National Unity (or the funny haha acronym, GNU). No one liberal hero is pushing it. The proposal is entirely crowd sourced and has welled up from the Follow Back Pro Europe Twitter crowd like a tumescent zit. The idea goes some... more »
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