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President Trump Ribbon Cutting Pratt Industries in Wapakoneta, Ohio – 5:45pm Livestream…
President Donald Trump meets-up with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to deliver remarks at the Grand Opening of a Pratt Industries Plant in Wapakoneta Ohio. Anticipated start time is between 5:00pm ET and 6:00pm ET. WH Livestream Link – Alternate … Continue reading →
Prime Minister Modi Introduces President Trump, “Friend of India”, to Historic Crowd…
Earlier today President Trump was introduced to by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an enthusiastic crowed at a historic Houston event. The introduction is the culmination of two-years of strategic geopolitical alignment within Trump’s new “Indo-Pacfic” strategy. The introduction by … Continue reading →
Sunday Talks – Senator Lindsey Graham -vs- Maria Bartiromo….
Fishy… Senator Lindsay Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss issues related to Iran, Ukraine and the ongoing DOJ/FBI investigation by IG Michael Horowitz. Regarding the IG report, again Ms. Bartiromo … Continue reading →
Aramco Attack a Defining Moment in US-Saudi Alliance
[image: undefined] A series of interviews of Democratic presidential candidates opposing President Trump in the 2020 election by the Council of Foreign Relations in New York reveal that the perceptions regarding US-Saudi ties have dramatically changed in the Washington beltway. Two issues during the past one-year period made all the difference — the brutal killing of Jamal Khashoggi and the war in Yemen where Saudi atrocities have come into focus. Trump’s argument to remain committed to the Saudi ally had boiled down to a single point, namely, that the Saudi regime is a milch co... more »
Australian Broadcaster's Epic Take Down of Spoiled Climate Change Protesters
BRILLIANT TAKE DOWN on #ClimateStrike MUST WATCH ✅ pic.twitter.com/DmbUeF0T0e — BrexitDirectAction (@ActionBrexit) September 20, 2019 Give them a bed roll, a little beef jerky and a canteen of water and drop them in the middle of nowhere for a week. Tell them this is what your green new deal will get you so you might as well practice staying alive. I don’t care what Mrs Hucklebutt told you in science, this is the facts kid. Oh, those cell phones, you won’t be needing them in the future.
The Corbynphobia of Extreme Remainism
Owen Jones asks why are groups of hard remainers refusing to acknowledge the victory their marches, campaigning, and consistent pressure have won. If you go back to the so-called People's Vote demonstrations, many a speaker called on, nay *demanded* Labour ditch its ambiguous Brexit position. "Where's Jeremy Corbyn?" went the mischievous chants. Well, Jeremy Corbyn is where you wanted him: calling for a second EU referendum with an option to remain. But it's not enough, never enough. Some have moved the goal posts and now only revoking Article 50 will do. Others have vowed to never... more »
This Family's Legacy Was Built On Millions of Rounds of Ammunition
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* A strange tale *Key point: *The story of the Bannerman family is an odd one. In central New York, 50 miles north of New York City on the Hudson River, is a small spit of land known as Bannerman Island. Originally called Pollepel Island, the tiny island was noted for tales of ghosts, and the local Native Americans would dare to visit it only during daylight. Early Dutch settlers used the island as a signpost marking the end of a rough passage through the Hudson highlands, and it also served as a strategic defense point for the patriot... more »
See This Boring Looking Plane? Russia's Military Needs It To Wage War
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Improving capabilities? *Key point: *Despite the hype, the A-100 is unlikely to outclass its Western competitors. While radars on fighters have been getting more and more powerful, dedicated airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft are still a necessity for most air forces to be competitive in aerial warfare. While the USAF continues to use upgraded versions of the E-3 Sentry, built on the airframe of the venerable Boeing 707, Russia is currently developing the A-100 AEW&C aircraft, which is built on the latest version of Ilyushin Il-76 mil... more »
WELCOME TO A PREVIEW OF YOUR PRESIDENCY, JOE BIDEN
President Trump and his crew think the whistleblower story is now working to his advantage: Meanwhile, Trump told the travel pool earlier today he was considering making them public https://t.co/rz2YzrxvXi — Anita Kumar (@anitakumar01) September 22, 2019 The president, per people close to him, is enjoying all this as it plays out. https://t.co/9QqkWGhyYt — Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) September 22, 2019 Whistleblower story, like Kavanaugh story, is blowing up. Now no mention of money or quid pro quo. So appropriate conduct. Now we must look at Biden Family pattern of corruption of... more »
Woke Broke Colleges – It’s A Trend
Lots of Liberal Arts colleges are hitting the dumpster. Often just after adopting Left Woke policies and offering Identity Complaint Studies majors... Continue reading →
SUNDAY SCREENING: ‘The Coming War with China’ (2016)
*SUNDAY SCREENING* | A stirring production, and stark warning by award-winning journalist John Pilger.
Ukraine Foreign Minister Denies Media Reports That President Trump Pressured Ukraine President Zelenskiy
*Euronews:* *Ukraine minister denies Trump put pressure on Zelenskiy during call: report* KIEV (Reuters) – Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko on Saturday denied suggestions U.S. President Donald Trump had put pressure on Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a phone call in July. In an interview with media outlet Hromadske, Prystaiko said Ukraine was an independent state and would not take sides in U.S. politics even if “in theory” the country was in a position to do so. He added that Kiev appreciated the assistance it received from Washington. On Friday reports by ... more »
Videos Emerge Of Hundreds Of Blindfolded And Shackled Uighur Muslim Prisoners In China
*FOX News:* *Hundreds of shackled, blindfolded prisoners in China purportedly seen in online videos: report* Videos purportedly showing hundreds of prisoners in China with their heads shaved, their hands bound behind their back and blindfolds over their faces that were posted online earlier this week appears to be authentic. The videos, posted anonymously on Twitter and YouTube Tuesday, appears to show hundreds of prisoners believed to be from China’s minority Uighur Muslims, Sky News reported. The footage shows the men sitting in lines on the floor or being moved by guards at a ... more »
"Why does no one understand that the people primarily responsible for the opioid 'epidemic' are the addicts themselves? This is the real issue—some people, including youths, find their own lives unbearable. Why? What is it about our culture that leads to such desperation?" #QotD
*"Why does no one understand that the people primarily responsible for the [opioid] 'epidemic' are the addicts themselves? Narcotics are not some irresistible force that takes over the human brain. Each addict made a conscious decision each and every time he or she 'tried,' 'tried again,' and “continued” rather than 'abstained.' ... "This then is the real issue—some people, including youths, find their own lives unbearable. Why? What is it about our culture that leads to such desperation? ... "The only effective long-term strategy for eliminating drug abuse from a culture... more »
How much is a prayer worth? It changes, depending on who's buying
Thoughts and prayers don't usually come with a price tag attached, but a study finds they have a different value for different people, depending on religious observance.
ParkinSong choir fights isolation of Parkinson's disease
While Parkinson's can cause people's speech to soften, a choir in Sydney is strengthening the voices of those with the disease.
Bupa Eden resident defends facility saying 'poor management doesn't mean bad care'
In the short time Mick Rebbett has lived at the Bupa Eden aged care home it has been sanctioned multiple times, but he has never regretted his decision.
Insider trading 'rife' among ASX company directors: study
A study from the Australian National University suggests company directors trading on the Australian Securities Exchange are illegally using insider information to profit.
Call for new vote on tourism plan, after councillor's rule breach
An investigation into a Tasmanian councillor finds she "misunderstood her role" on a planning authority when voting in favour of advancing a joint Chinese and Australian tourism development — with opponents of the proposal calling for another vote.
Why Nathan's birth certificate denies his parents are in a relationship
Sue Tay and her partner Andrew were happily living together when they welcomed their son Nathan into the world earlier this year. But according to Nathan's Victorian birth certificate, there was "not any" relationship between them. And they're not alone.
Iran set to release captured Swedish tanker, its owner says
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Stena Impero, the British-flagged Stena Impero detained by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on July 19 in the Strait of Hormuz, will soon be released according to an Iranian maritime official and the Swedish firm that owns the vessel.
'It should be illegal': Vans loaded with corpses driven interstate for cremation
Despite most Australians having to organise at least one funeral in their lifetime, many industry insiders believe the public would be "horrified" if they knew some of the things that can happen behind the scenes.
Why Paul Hogan still can't call Australia home
Decades ago, facing intense public backlash over his personal life, Paul Hogan fled Australia for the anonymity of Los Angeles. Now, about to turn 80, the comedy legend is waiting for the moment he can come back.
Can a Giants win make a big, big sound in Sydney's west?
If the heroics that earned GWS it's first grand final spot doesn't convert Sydney's west to the Giants, the AFL will have better luck setting up a Scrabble night, writes Richard Hinds.
The budget surplus trap — why it may prove elusive
If there's one message our politicians should heed from the past decade, it is the folly of using the windfall gains from temporary booms to justify permanent restructures of the tax system, writes Ian Verrender.
Donald Trump defends Ukraine phone call as Democrats mull impeachment
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US President Donald Trump says he spoke to Ukraine's new President about alleged corruption stemming from people "like vice-president Biden and his son", but stops short of admitting he discussed his potential 2020 election rival on the call.
Police plan a slew of DWI checkpoints targeting Bills fans at today’s game, as Liberty Cab offers discounts
The days of lax enforcement of drinking and driving laws following Buffalo Bills home games are over — and local officials are planning for an ‘unprecedented level of enforcement’ this football season. In response to widespread rumors that the Town
Copacabana Hosts the 24th Rio LGBT Pride Parade Today
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Copacabana neighborhood, in Rio de Janeiro, is hosting the 24th LGBT Pride Parade this Sunday, September 22nd. The light drizzle that falls on the city did not prevent the concentration for the event from starting around 11 AM at . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Copacabana Hosts the 24th Rio LGBT Pride Parade Today appeared first on The Rio Times.
Devin Nunes: The Ukraine Issue “Could Be The End of Biden’s Campaign”…
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) ranking member Devin Nunes appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the ongoing headline stories surrounding President Trump talking to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. Rep. Nunes points out how the backstory … Continue reading →
By Refusing To Impeach Trump, Pelosi Is Normalizing, In An Historical Sense, His Aberrant Behavior
*Hey, Nancy, turn around-- The House is on fire!* I actually hate to say it, but Pelosi, once a champion-- albeit not lately-- for progressive causes, is now the enemy, inadvertently-- an essential part of the Trumpist state. She funded his concentration camps. She's funding his wall. She's no longer fit-- not even a little-- to lead the Democratic Party in Congress and her entire leadership team (Steny Hoyer, Jim Clyburn, Ben Ray Luján, Hakeem Jeffries and Cheri Bustos) needs to be removed from leadership with her. House Democrats are jeopardizing their own credibility with the vot... more »
Iran shows off long-range missile system with new warhead: video
The Iranian military displayed its Khorramshahr long-range ballistic missile with a new warhead at a parade dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, Fars news agency reported on Sunday. The Iranian military also showcased domestic air defence system Bavar-373 and missile defense system Khordad-15 as well as 18 other ballistic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several Syrian soldiers reportedly killed in Deir Ezzor amid new turmoil in Euphrates region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – Several Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers and National Defense Forces’ (NDF) personnel were killed on Sunday after unknown assailants attacked their positions in southeastern Deir Ezzor. According to a military source in the Deir Ezzor Governorate, the unknown assailants attacked the Syrian Armed Forces inside the town of Sabikhan. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hezbollah leader warns Saudi Arabia will be destroyed if they go to war with Iran
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has warned Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that dire consequences await them in the event that a confrontation with Iran takes place. “Don’t bet on a war against Iran because they will destroy you. Your house is made of glass and your economy is made of glass. Like the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Paul Davids
This week I spoke with Paul Davids, who was the executive producer of the ShowTime original film*, Roswell*. It was based, in part on the book I had written with Don Schmitt and on the continuing investigation into the events surrounding the Roswell crash story. You can listen to it here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19145427 I began the interview by pointing out that, at best, Paul had little interest in UFOs and, at worst, he thought there was nothing to them. Although interested in science fiction, he really hadn’t thought all that much about UFOs until he had a Paul Davids... more »
Long-live the Electoral College! All of the Reasons to Keep It
*John W. York* *Politics, * Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., recently proposed killing it on the grounds that the presidential selection mechanism leads candidates to focus on just a handful of “swing states” that are most likely to determine the election. The Electoral College is under fire. Again. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., recently proposed killing it on the grounds that the presidential selection mechanism leads candidates to focus on just a handful of “swing states” that are most likely to determine the election. If presidents were picked via a nationwide popular vote, s... more »
93,000 People in Maine Sign Petition to Veto New Vaccine Bill Taking Away Parental Rights
On Friday, September 18, 2019, Mainers for Health and Parental Rights held a press conference at the Capitol of Maine to announce they had obtained 93,000 signatures to support their grass-roots effort, Veto 798 Maine. According to their website, 798 is: "a bill that was pushed through the legislature despite overwhelming opposition from the citizens of Maine, and then quietly signed into law by Governor Mills in May of 2019. LD798 eliminates religious and philosophical exemptions to vaccination, prohibiting parents, staff and healthcare workers from exercising their right to decli... more »
My Last Words on John Humphrys (well, for today at least)
You may already have read this, but if you haven't... Kathy at *The Conservative Woman *has written forcefully about John Humphrys's post-*Today *criticisms of the BBC. *Don’t just blame the BBC, Mr Humphrys, blame yourself *is the piece's punchy headline. She makes the same case some of you, our dear readers, have also made. Kathy's case runs as follows: John Humphrys criticisms ring true but also hollow. He should have spoken out much earlier and not waited till two days after reaching retirement and gaining the gigantic safety net of his MASSIVE BBC pension to speak out abo... more »
HBCU Pre-Law Summit Prepares Students for Law School
Six years ago, attorney Evangeline M. Mitchell founded the National HBCU-Pre-Law Summit & Law Expo. It has become the nation's largest gathering of HBCU undergraduate students looking to enter the legal profession.
Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep
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Why Physics Says You Can Never Touch Anything
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How to make computing more sustainable
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Beijing's Crackdown On Islam Is Spreading Across China
Chinese officials have cracked down on Arabic-style domes and minarets of the kind seen on this mosque in Lanzhou, a city in Gansu Province. Photo: The New York Times *Indian Express/NYTimes*: *A crackdown on Islam is spreading across China* In China s northwest, the government is stripping the most overt expressions of the Islamic faith from a picturesque valley where most residents are devout Muslims. Authorities have destroyed domes and minarets on mosques, including one in a small village near Linxia, a city known as Little Mecca. Similar demolitions have been carried out in ... more »
How to Solve the North Korea Crisis Once and For All
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] There’s no way to find out what Pyongyang's true intentions are without negotiating. Talks with North Korea have essentially been stalled since February’s Hanoi Summit. Despite great hopes after the July handshake meet-up at Panmunjom, nothing more has developed. U.S. officials predicted imminent negotiations. The North Koreans threatened to choose a different path—and undertook a series of short-range missile tests. However, Choe Son Hui, first vice foreign minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, offered to begin ta... more »
This Is How John Bolton's Departure Will Change What Wars America Might Fight
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A change for the good. *Key point:* Bolton promoted a hardline on nearly everything. But with him out of the picture, there is a chance for more peaceful, nuanced policies to be pursued. U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted Sept. 10 that he had informed national security adviser John Bolton that his services were no longer needed. Trump added, "I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions, as did others in the Administration, and therefore I asked John for his resignation." Bolton's removal raises questions about sev... more »
How America Can Win Turkey Back from Russia by Using Syria
*Nicholas Morgan* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Here's the plan. Syria’s civil war is entering yet another phase with the regime of Bashar al-Assad continuing its quest to re-conquer every inch of his country that rebelled over eight years of civil war. Now the fighting has focused on the final stronghold of Syria’s resistance, Idlib. Located in Syria’s northwest on the border with Turkey, Idlib province is home to over three million civilians and thousands of rebels, moderates and extremists alike, who oppose the Assad government. Since September 2018, the province ... more »
The Springfield XD Gun: The Glock Copycat That Beats a Glock?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The Springfield XD series could rightly be considered something of a copycat of Glock’s line of pistols. While undeniably true, it is also true HS Produkt/Springfield has embraced features Glock won’t, such the grip safety and removable backstraps. *Key Point:* The Springfield XD series could rightly be considered something of a copycat of Glock’s line of pistols. While undeniably true, it is also true HS Produkt/Springfield has embraced features Glock won’t, such the grip safety and removable backstraps. This, along with an attractive price point due ... more »
Sunday Talks: Secretary Pompeo -vs- John Roberts…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears on Fox News Sunday to discuss the latest act of aggression by Iran and the Trump administration response.
President Trump Delivers Impromptu Remarks Departing White House – (Video and Transcript)…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. As President Trump departs the White House traveling to Houston, Texas, the President stops to answer questions from the assembled press pool. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. We have … Continue reading →
"When You're a Star.... You Can Do Anything" Trump Quote --- Trudeau Will Get Away with His Blackface Trifecta
*Trudeau Will Get Away with His Blackface Trifecta* Christie Blatchford is a well known Canadian news writer for the National Post. In the video above she offers her reasons why she believes that Justin Trudeau will emerge politically unscathed from the current scandal swirling around the *trifecta of black face episodes in his past.* In an MSM op-ed this morning, authored by Drew Hasselback, the possible long term fallout of his "mindless" behaviour is discussed. ...There have been predictions aplenty that *Trudeau’s already deeply troubled goal of winning a seat on the UN Securi... more »
Detroit Police Commission Board Approves Use Of Facial Recognition Technology Despite National Backlash
By Aaron Kesel The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted to approve the Detroit Police Department’s use of controversial facial recognition technology on the public,... more »
Two Days after Friday the 20th in Egypt “Updated”
At least 200 protesters were arrested on Friday according to the latest statements of human rights lawyers in Egypt on Sunday, mostly in Cairo. Sunday marks the start of the academic year officially in schools and universities. There is a lot of anxiety among people, I can tell. On Saturday, unsurprisingly the protests were completely ignored in the front pages of the Egyptian newspapers whether state-owned or privately owned. [image: Egyptian newspapers] Saturday press: Privately owned Al-Shorouk and Al Masry Al Youm and State-owned Ahram Front pages by Farid Farid On the same day a... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 22
1980 Iraq attacked Iran’s air force starting Iran-Iraq War Attacked 10 air bases but did little damage and only destroyed 4 planes and lost 5 of its own Were not trained for low level bombings Didn’t have munitions to penetrated bunkers and missed most runways (Musings On Iraq Inauspicious Start To Iran-Iraq War) 1980 Invasion plan was to seize Kermansha Dezful Ahwaz Abadan along border in less than 10 days Deployed 2nd Corps in Diyala to protect route to Baghdad 3rd Corps would invade Khuzistan province to take Dezful Ahwaz Khorramshahr 1980 Iraqi invasion of Iran began with div... more »
Electricity in the realm of the Lion King
“One cannot escape the glaring reality that you get solar only part of the day, and get zero at night. You also get next-to-nothing when it rains, or when daytimes are cloudy. Dust on the solar panels knocks out a substantial portion of their electrical output.” – Dr Kelvin Kemm ______________ “I have said many ... Read moreElectricity in the realm of the Lion King The post Electricity in the realm of the Lion King appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Cordova, AK – Lowest September Temperature on record
Coldest September temp in at least 110 years, maybe more. Not just for the day, but for the entire month. Intense Arctic cold descended into southern Alaska last week, setting a new all-time monthly Lowest Minimum Temperature. According NOAA, the mercury plunged to -11.7 C (11 F) at Cordova Airport on Thursday, Sept 12, annihilating ... Read moreCordova, AK – Lowest September Temperature on record The post Cordova, AK – Lowest September Temperature on record appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Google Is Claiming A Major Breakthrough In Quantum Computing. Implications On National Defense Will Be Enormous
*Fortune: **Google Claims ‘Quantum Supremacy,’ Marking a Major Milestone in Computing* In what may be a huge milestone in computing, Google says it has achieved "quantum supremacy," an experimental demonstration of the superiority of a quantum computer over a traditional one. The claim, made in a new scientific paper, is the most serious indication yet that the promise of quantum computers—an emerging but unproven type of machine—is becoming reality, including their potential to solve formerly ungraspable mathematical problems. Essentially, Google purports to have pulled off a st... more »
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Watch as Cops Record Themselves Making Up Fake Charges to Kidnap Innocent Man, Steal His Car
By Matt Agorist Jasper, GA — If you still have any doubt that police are here just for your protection, the following video should be... more »
Instead of Arresting the Homeless Population, City Paying Them to Pickup Trash
By Jack Burns With the problem of homelessness in some cities becoming an epidemic, one Arkansas city appears to have a common sense approach to... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Remember Now”
2002, “Remember Now”
September Setting Fake Statistics Record In Arkansas
KARK claims that Little Rock, Arkansas has never had 18 consecutive days over 90 degrees in September before. September 2019 Heat Setting New Record | KARK The closest USHCN station to Little Rock is at Conway, and it had at … Continue reading →
Saudi Arabia Wants The U.S. And Other Allies To Launch A Retaliatory Military Strike Against Iran After Last Week's Oil Attack
*Reuters:* *Saudi Arabia seeks action against Iran after oil attack, allies wary* DUBAI/RIYADH, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will seek to make a case at a global gathering in New York this week for concerted action to punish and deter arch-foe Iran after strikes on Saudi oil plants rattled global markets and exposed the kingdom's vulnerability to attack. However, even Riyadh's main allies the United States and the United Arab Emirates have little appetite for a conventional military confrontation which may spark a war in the Gulf and drag in other oil producers, diplomats say... more »
Inside President Trump’s Decision To Not Attack Iran After They Shot Down A U.S. Drone In June
President Trump has argued that his decision not to attack Iran was an expression of long-overdue restraint by a nation that has wasted too many lives and dollars overseas. © Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times *New York Times:* *An Abrupt Move That Stunned Aides: Inside Trump’s Aborted Attack on Iran * WASHINGTON — By the time President Trump met with congressional leaders on the afternoon of June 20, he had already decided to retaliate against Iran for shooting down an American surveillance drone. But for once, he kept his cards close to the vest, soliciting advice rather than doi... more »
"How It Really Is"
"The Crisis for Birds Is a Crisis for Us All"
"Hold On..."
"We are fast moving into something, we are fast flung into something like asteroids cast into space by the death of a planet, we the people of earth are cast into space like burning asteroids and if we wish not to disintegrate into nothingness we must begin to now hold onto only the things that matter while letting go of all that doesn't. For when all of our dust and ice deteriorates into the cosmos we will be left only with ourselves and nothing else. So if you want to be there in the end, today is the day to start holding onto your children, holding onto your loved ones; onto tho... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Remember Now”
2002, “Remember Now”
The Poet: A.A. Milne, “Spring Morning”
*“Spring Morning”* “Where am I going? I don't quite know. Down to the stream where the king-cups grow- Up on the hill where the pine-trees blow- Anywhere, anywhere. I don't know. Where am I going? The clouds sail by, Little ones, baby ones, over the sky. Where am I going? The shadows pass, Little ones, baby ones, over the grass. If you were a cloud, and sailed up there, You'd sail on water as blue as air, And you'd see me here in the fields and say: "Doesn't the sky look green today?" Where am I going? The high rooks call: "It's awful fun to be born at all." Where am I going? The ring-... more »
"Quite Insane..."
"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music." ~ Angela Monet
Free Download: Richard Bach, “The Bridge Across Forever- One”
*“The Bridge Across Forever- One”* "It's like, at the end, there's this surprise quiz: Am I proud of me? I gave my *life* to become the person I am right now! Was it worth what I paid?" "What would it be like to meet oneself in the future, or to encounter oneself in the past before making a life-altering decision? What if there were not simply one reality, but many concurrent realities where each of the possible paths one could take were all played out? What might one learn from an encounter with these different selves? These are the questions Richard Bach asks in his novel “The B... more »
Japanese Academics Shun Military Research - Not So Much American Academics
The Asahi Shimbun reports that many Japanese universities have shunned military research: EDITORIAL: Academics must play no part in helping to develop weapons. (2019, September 21). The Asahi Shimbun http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201909210015.html Many universities have reiterated their goal of having nothing to do with military research. In fact, there have been cases of universities withdrawing their applications after they were approved for funding. Unfortunately, I can assure you that few US universities have such concerns. In fact, getting a DARPA early scholars award i... more »
Huffman’s Wrist Tap Should Be Harder; Think of Crystal Mason
Many people are upset about the sentencing of Felicity Huffman, the prime time star in the Operation Varsity Blues scandal. Fourteen days? That’s it?Immediately, stories of people of color like Crystal Mason surfaced.
Documentary — Nebraska Retiree Uses Earth’s Heat to Grow Oranges in Snow
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – Tropical fruits can be grown in subzero climates with geothermal energy The only heat source for geothermal greenhouses is the Earth’s heat, which is 52 degrees at 8 feet deep Energy costs to run a geothermal greenhouse are less than a dollar a day Harmful herbicides […] The post Documentary — Nebraska Retiree Uses Earth’s Heat to Grow Oranges in Snow appeared first on Health Nut News.
Don’t Want Small Cell Towers Installed All Over Your Community? Instructions on How to Support S. 2012
By B.N. Frank Telecom companies have been warning their shareholders for many years that they may eventually be held liable for harm caused by their... more »
"What Would You Do Then?"
“People don’t want their lives fixed. Nobody wants their problems solved. Their dramas. Their distractions. Their stories resolved. Their messes cleaned up. Because what would they have left? Just the big scary unknown.” - Chuck Palahniuk “And [the Messiah] said unto them, "If a man told God that he wanted most of all to help the suffering world, no matter the price to himself, and God answered and told him what he must do, should the man do as he is told?" "Of course, Master!" cried the many. "It should be pleasure for him to suffer the tortures of hell itself, should God ask it!"... more »
"All Paths Lead To The Same Goal..."
“All paths lead to the same goal: to convey to others what we are. And we must pass through solitude and difficulty, isolation and silence, in order to reach forth to the enchanted place where we can dance our clumsy dance and sing our sorrowful song - but in this dance or in this song there are fulfilled the most ancient rites of our conscience in the awareness of being human and of believing in a common destiny.” - Pablo Neruda
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