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São Paulo for Dance Lovers: What to Do and Where to Go
On this International Dance Day, The Rio Times releases an exclusive selection of theaters, rooms, clubs, and events that make São Paulo one of the world’s dance capitals. By Beatriz Miranda, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – As Latin America’s largest metropolis, São Paulo’s got an incredibly vibrant cultural scene, one capable of fascinating the […] The post São Paulo for Dance Lovers: What to Do and Where to Go appeared first on The Rio Times.
John Singleton to Be Taken Off Life Support by Family Monday
The director of "Boyz in the Hood," ''Poetic Justice" and other films has been in intensive care in a Los Angeles hospital.
Did a California Public School District ‘Teach Pedophilia as a Sexual Orientation’?
A Christian conservative website and a group of activists in California responded with outrage to a classroom presentation's reference to the Ancient Greek custom of pederasty.
FBI Got Tip Just Minutes before Synagogue Attack
The FBI says the tips included a link to the post but didn't offer specific information about its author or the location threatened.
IS Leader Appears in Video for First Time in 5 Years
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared in the video with a bushy grey and red beardwearing a black robe with a beige vest and seated on the floor with what appears to be a machine gun propped up next to him.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 118 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 28-Apr-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
The Evidence In The MH17 Case Doesn’t Point To Russia Or Ukraine
The real culprits are likely further west.
Pakistan's 'Tyrion Lannister' waits tables while dreaming of dragons in Winterfell
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As the north prepared for the battle against the Night King in the popular show Game of Thrones, people in a Pakistani city were surprised to see Tyrion Lannister serving flatbread at a local restaurant.
The first debate shows points of attack for the Coalition are the ALP's platform pride
If anything, the first debate affirms that the 2019 election is a conflict between a big target who argues the virtue of new direction and a small target arguing the dangers of swerving from the current path, writes Andrew Probyn.
MAGAnomics – Consumer Spending Up Bigly, Price Inflation Remains Low…
The professional financial punditry can’t explain it. Flummoxed academics run around bumping into walls amid economic numbers that continue to defy expectations. All caused by a simple return to common sense ‘America First’ MAGAnomics. Low unemployment (3.8%); wages growing (+3.2%); … Continue reading →
Frank B. Cross, In Memoriam (1955-2019)
I wanted to record the passing of my wonderful friend Frank Cross, a longtime faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin. Other obituaries will recall that he was one of the best (NDT) college debaters of the 1970s and a gifted teacher. I wish to highlight the tremendous loss to academia and legal scholarship. Frank contributed enormously by continually challenging himself. Already a UT faculty member, he embarked on a course of study in statistics that transformed his work and gave us new insights. He began an extraordinary run of publication in leading law reviews wit... more »
Prosecutors: Judge And Court Office Helped Illegal Alien Escape ICE
[image: prosecutors-judge-and-court-office-helped-illegal-alien-escape-ice] A judge and trial court officer in Massachusetts helped an illegal alien escape from Immigration and Customs Enforcement last year, federal prosecutors allege, and they now face multiple charges, including conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Impeachment Fervor by Democrats Fading as 2020 Draws Closer
[image: impeachment-fervor-by-democrats-fading-as-2020-draws-closer] Unless senior Democrat Party leadership loses its mind, impeaching President Trump looks like a dead issue.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/29/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Readers, more shortly! Especially on that lovable goof, Joe Biden…. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune 2020 Biden (D)(1): “Biden and Obama’s ‘Odd Couple’ […]
Afghanistan Opens Loya Jirga To Discuss Current Peace Talks With The Taliban
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (center) attends a consultative grand assembly known as the Loya Jirga in Kabul on April 29. *RFE:* *Afghanistan Opens Loya Jirga To Discuss Peace Talks * Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has opened a four-day Loya Jirga, or grand assembly, with more than 3,200 delegates seeking to agree on a common approach to peace talks with the Taliban. The Loya Jirga bringing together politicians, tribal elders, and other prominent figures was overshadowed by no-shows by several high-ranking officials, including Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, Ghani's partner in ... more »
Venezuela Burning: US Sanctions are Criminal Acts of Wars
A new study from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has found that tens of thousands of Venezuelans have died as a direct result of Trump administration sanctions put into effect in August 2017, and that tens of thousands more are expected to die as a result of additional sanctions put into place in January of this year. Some noteworthy points: The sanctions are “depriving Venezuelans of lifesaving medicines, medical equipment, food, and other essential… The post Venezuela Burning: US Sanctions are Criminal Acts of Wars appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Libyan Strongman Haftar's LNA Launches Air Strikes On Tripoli
*Al Jazeera: **Air raids trap civilians in Libyan capital Tripoli* Haftar's eastern forces make aerial and ground push against militias allied with UN-recognised government. Libyan officials have said that eastern-based forces loyal to renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar have intensified their air attacks around Tripoli over the past two days. Haftar's self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) launched an operation to take the capital from the UN-recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) on April 4 and has been engaged in fighting with its militias in and around the city... more »
Chicago Shatters Spring Snowfall Record
Breaks 109-year-old record. See video. According to the National Weather Service, O’Hare International Airport, the official reporting station for the city of Chicago, received 2.5 inches of snow on Saturday, setting an all-time record for snowfall this late in the spring. The previous record was set in 1910, when Chicago received 2 inches of snow ... Read moreChicago Shatters Spring Snowfall Record The post Chicago Shatters Spring Snowfall Record appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Up to 33 inches (84 cm) of snow in two days
In the Colorado mountains west of Boulder, the last two days of April. Today Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible. ... Read moreUp to 33 inches (84 cm) of snow in two days The post Up to 33 inches (84 cm) of snow in two days appeared first on Ice Age Now.
After Mass Beheadings, Can Trump Still Claim 'Shared Values' With Saudis?
Saudi Arabia recently executed 37, most of them Shiites, for, among other minor crimes participating in a political protest. At least two victims were under 18 at the time of their "crimes." President Trump has spoken of our "shared values" with the Saudis. Is this what he means? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Why is Maria Butina in Prison?
[image: undefined] Russian gun rights activist and graduate exchange student Maria Butina was sentenced to 18 months in prison last week for “conspiracy to act as a foreign agent without registering.” Her “crime” was to work to make connections among American gun rights activists in hopes of building up her organization, the Right to Bear Arms, when she returned to Russia. She was not employed by the Russian government nor was she a lobbyist on Putin’s behalf. In fact the Putin Administration is hostile to Russian gun rights groups. Nevertheless the US mainstream media and Trump’s J... more »
Congressional Letter to Fannie Mae Regarding their Patent on Residential Emissions Trading
May 13, 2010 It was recently brought to our attention that Fannie Mae’s former CEO, Franklin Raines, is credited with patenting a system for residential emissions trading (Patent No. 6,904,336). The patent was filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office on November 9, 2002, and issued on June 7, 2005. The patent was assigned …
Letter to EPA from Congress on Proposed EPA Endangerment Finding
July 16, 2009 Second (and first) letter from the Congressional Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations to Lisa Jackson of the EPA questioning the proposed EPA climate endangerment report and the exclusion of Dr. Alan Carlin from the preparation of the report. Download PDF
PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF “ENDANGERMENT AND CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE FINDINGS FOR GREENHOUSE GASES UNDER SECTION 202(a) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT”
BEFORE THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY In re: Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act EPA Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0171 PETITION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF“ENDANGERMENT AND CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE FINDINGS FOR GREENHOUSE GASES UNDER SECTION 202(a) OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT” Filed by United States Representative …
An Exchange on Climate Science and Alarm
By Richard S. Lindzen March 2, 2008 Introduction On October 21-22, 2005, the Yale Center for Globalization held a conference on “Global Climate Policy After 2012″. Speakers holding a variety of views addressed the conference, but, as usual, there was little time for actual debate. It was understood that the papers presented at the conference …
AMICI CURIAE BRIEF OF CLIMATOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS
No. 05-1120 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS , et al., Petitioners, v. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY , et al., Respondents. On Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit AMICI CURIAE BRIEF OF CLIMATOLOGISTS AND SCIENTISTS SALLIE BALIUNAS, JOHN R. CHRISTY, …
Inside The Cockpit Of A B-2 Stealth Bomber
*Business Insider: **New video offers a first-ever look inside the cockpit of the legendary B-2 stealth bomber* * The B-2 Spirit bomber is a multi-role stealth bomber able to penetrate sophisticated enemy defenses to strike targets with conventional and nuclear payloads. * For the first time in the 30-year history of the B-2 program, the US Air Force has allowed a civilian journalist to record a flight from inside the cockpit of one of these powerful bombers. A new video offers a look at the inside of the B-2 Spirit bomber for the first time in the three-decade history of one of ... more »
Kenya and Ethiopia Cross-Border Initiative: A Move Towards Sustainable Peace
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29 (IPS) - Many years of internecine conflict is being replaced by a new narrative of peace along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. Communities that once fought each other are now dreaming of a joint journey towards a better future. Read the full story, “Kenya and Ethiopia Cross-Border Initiative: A Move Towards Sustainable Peace”, on globalissues.org →
Terror and Religion
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Apr 29 (IPS) - Just before nine o´clock in the morning of April 21st, Christians in Sri Lanka were in their churches peacefully celebrating Easter Sunday, while tourists were waking up in their hotel rooms. Suddenly explosions blasted three churches and three hotels. Among the ruins lay hundreds of wounded people, as well as 253 corpses of men, women and children. They had been killed and maimed because some fellow human beings believed they acted in God´s name and out of promises of an unproven, heavenly bliss if they killed themselves after obliterating people ... more »
Renewables to Become the Norm for the Caribbean
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
KINGSTON, Apr 29 (IPS) - Jamaica and other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are embracing renewable energy as part of their plans to become decarbonised in the coming decades. Read the full story, “Renewables to Become the Norm for the Caribbean”, on globalissues.org →
Land Conservation: A Risky Business
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (IPS) - In light of land degradation and climate change, the protection of the environment is crucial—but the protection of the very people working tirelessly and with much risk to preserve nature should be just as important. Read the full story, “Land Conservation: A Risky Business”, on globalissues.org →
US Takes Back Signature on Arms Trade Treaty
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 29 (IPS) - The United States dropped a political bombshell when President Donald Trump announced his administration would withdraw from the historic Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) which the former Obama administration signed in September 2013. Read the full story, “US Takes Back Signature on Arms Trade Treaty”, on globalissues.org →
The Army's New Sniper Rifle: Here is All We Know About It
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By Sgt Christopher Q. Stone - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imageRetrieve.action?guid=7baa342e20020673daf0364b22cf9a5c716a0456&t=2, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27065788] Up close and personal. *“The modifications improve reliability, durability, ergonomics and extended range performance.”* Despite a brief period of ambiguity wrought by budget-jousting among lawmakers in Congress, the Army’s new and improved sniper rifle is alive and well. *(This article by Jared Keller originally appeared at Task... more »
Robert Mueller’s Take Care Clause
President Trump disembarks Air Force One. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) When it was finally unveiled, the structure of the Mueller report was consistent with what onlookers expected: As Attorney General William Barr promised, Special Counsel Robert Mueller put together one volume on possible conspiracy between the Trump team and the Russian government and another on obstruction. Tucked into the back of the obstruction volume was a small, 12-page section in which the special counsel’s office tackled the legal arguments made by President Trump’s attorneys in his ... more »
Burger King May Sell Plant-Based Burger Across US This Year
The sandwich is made with a plant-based burger from Impossible Foods.
Corruption Claims, Mailbox Send Hawaii Power Couple to Trial
The case has morphed into a scandal characterized as the largest corruption prosecution in Hawaii history.
Police: 8 Shot, 1 Fatally, in Latest Baltimore Shooting
Bullet casings were found scattered on the ground near grills, and a table still had items on it that appeared to be left from a cookout.
Jewish Community will ‘Stand Tall’ after Synagogue Shooting
"Lori Kaye took the bullet for all of us," the rabbi said, his hands wrapped in bandages. "She didn't deserve to die."
Beluga Whale with Russian Harness Raises Alarm in Norway
It wasn't immediately clear what the mammal was being trained for, or whether it was supposed to be part of any Russian military activity in the region.
The CEO of US Bank was probably in town a few days ago; this can’t be good
1. Fox Hill Market & Deli is accused of “extortion” of immigrant workers “Fox Hill Market & Deli on Robie Street in Halifax is accused of being in violation of immigration laws,” I’m reporting this morning: The allegations are made by Eric Topping, an officer with the Criminal Investigations Section of the Canada Border Services Agency […]
Fox Hill Market & Deli is accused of “extortion” of immigrant workers
Fox Hill Market & Deli on Robie Street in Halifax is accused of being in violation of immigration laws. The allegations are made by Eric Topping, an officer with the Criminal Investigations Section of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and are contained in court documents obtained by the Halifax Examiner. The Fox Hill Market […]
I Waged a Massive Israel vs. Syria Tank War Simulation
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: By Flickr_-_Israel_Defense_Forces_-_401st_Brigade_Conducting_a_Patrol_of_Gaza_Border.jpg: Israel Defense Forces from Israelderivative work: NatanFlayer2nd derivative work: User:MathKnight - This file was derived from:, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikime] And it was brutal. It’s Israel versus Syria in board game ‘Days of Battle: Golan Heights’ The odds were staggering. Just 177 Israeli tanks facing horde of 1,400 tanks of the Syrian army. Just 200 Israeli infantry facing 40,000 Syrians. *(This article by Michael Peck originally ap... more »
Here's an Idea: Each Military Branch As A House On ‘Game Of Thrones
*Task and Purpose* *Game of Thrones, Americas* [image: https://www.hbo.com/content/dam/hbodata/series/game-of-thrones/episodes/1/game-of-thrones-1-1920x1080.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1200.675.jpeg] Can you guess which is which? Across the military, service members often squabble over which branch is best, smartest, strongest, dumbest, laziest, fattest, and fittest. It’s a tradition that dates back since the establishment of the branches, with soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and coasties all vying not to be the worst (sorry, Coast Guard, but everyone knows it’s yo... more »
8 Times ‘Game of Thrones’ Ripped Off History
*Task and Purpose* *Game of Thrones, * [image: https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/5cc652251d6b8739f44c2c3d/master/w_960,c_limit/arya-kills-the-night-king.jpg] Is War of the Roses and Game of Thrones the same? George R. R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” may have its roots in history. The popular HBO television and book series draws many parallels to England’s “Wars of the Roses,” which took place during the 15th century. Fought between the descendants of King Edward III, the Wars of the Roses spanned several generations, and led to some of the bloodiest battles in the country’s hist... more »
Imagine This: What if Hitler Died During World War I?
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hitler_and_Mussolini_June_1940.jpg] Before becoming the ogre of Europe, Adolf Hitler was a corporal in the Bavarian 16th Reserve Infantry Regiment in World War I. Private Henry Tandey had a clear shot at the German soldier. He was so close that he could look his enemy in the eyes. Tandey could not have missed. But the man was wounded; one account of that far away day in 1918 says that the German was lying bleeding on the ground. In any case, the German soldier made no move to resist; he simpl... more »
Why You and Everyone Else Loves Game of Thrones
*War Is Boring* *Game of Thrones, * [image: w.hbo.com/content/dam/hbodata/series/game-of-thrones/episodes/8/episodes/70/ep70-default-1920x1080.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1200.675.jpeg] The brutal honesty of it all. Jon Snow and Ramsay Bolton finally clashed on the most recent Game of Thrones — and it was wonderful. The two illegitimate sons of lords fought over Winterfell during “Battle of the Bastards,” the ninth episode of the sixth season of HBO’s megahit fantasy series. *(This article by Matthew Gault originally appeared at War is Boring in 2016.)* It wasn’t lik... more »
The Grave of a Battleship (And So Much More): What It's Like to Visit Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy - http://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/us-navy-ships/battleships/arizona-bb-39/80-G-463589.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51109344] And much more. The Japanese torpedo bombers came in dangerously low to launch their torpedoes at the battleships on the east side of Ford Island at 8 AM on the morning of December 7, 1941. A stern voice bellowed over the USS Oklahoma’s bullhorn: “Man your battle stations!” Men scrambled on the Nevada-class battleship, but thei... more »
A Look Inside the Scheme to Eliminate Cash, Impose Negative Interest
By Clint Siegner Central bankers and politicians love inflation, but they need “bag holders” to have faith in the value of the fiat currency IOUs... more »
How Movement To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Prevailed Over Obstruction Of A Progressive Prosecutor
How the movement for Mumia Abu-Jamal fought—and defeated—an effort to obstruct potential pathways to freedom by progressive prosecutor Larry Krasner. The post How Movement To Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Prevailed Over Obstruction Of A Progressive Prosecutor appeared first on Shadowproof.
For The First Time In 5 Years Islamic State Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Was Pictured In A New Video
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi *FOX News*: ISIS leader al-Baghdadi pictured for first time since 2014, intel group says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was pictured in a new video for the first time since July 2014, SITE Intelligence Group said Monday. The video was released by ISIS’s propaganda arm al-Furqan. Rumors of al-Baghdadi’s death have persisted as ISIS militants who have surrendered to U.S.-backed coalition forces, believed their ideological leader abandoned their cause. Baghdadi also suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure and injuries sustained during a... more »
Vale Les Murray, the unofficial Australian poet laureate who spoke to the world
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The death of the Australian poet Les Murray at the age of 80 is a profound loss for his family and friends. It is also a great loss for literature, writes David McCooey.
Is Japan's imperial succession about to trigger a Y2K-style computer meltdown?
With the ascension of a new emperor, Japan is entering an era called "beautiful harmony". But the first change to the country's ancient imperial calendar in the digital age could lead to tech chaos.
Indonesia and Vietnam boats clash in South China Sea after 12 fishermen detained
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An Indonesian patrol vessel was rammed by two Vietnamese coast guard ships after intercepting an illegal Vietnamese fishing boat in its waters in the South China Sea.
How The Craft Of Air Guitar Evolved Into A Sport
Advertised as the “greatest thing you’ve never seen,” the 2019 U.S. Air Guitar Championships will take place this summer. Competitors from around the country will don elaborate costumes, construct fantastical personas and perform comedic pantomimes of famous rock solos. Impaling themselves with their air guitars, swallowing them and smashing them to smithereens, they’ll elevate guitar playing to heights only imagined by real guitarists. The winner will go on to represent the U.S. in the Air Guitar World Championships, which will take place in Oulu, Finland, in late August. read... more »
Canadian marijuana firm Canopy Growth set to build NY hemp facility this summer
Canopy Growth, a leader in the Canadian marijuana industry, will enter the U.S. cannabis market by building a $150 million industrial park in Kirkwood, New York, for the manufacture of hemp products. Company officials said Monday that construction will begin this summer on a 308,000-square-foot facility on a 48-acre property near the Pennsylvania border. Canopy announced in […] Canadian marijuana firm Canopy Growth set to build NY hemp facility this summer is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Massachusetts board cautions cannabis firms about evading permit limit rules
Massachusetts regulators warned they’ll crack down on any marijuana businesses that try to skirt license limits – and then look to misguide the state about ownership relationships. The warning by the state’s Cannabis Control Commission followed an investigative report by The Boston Globe. The newspaper reviewed some tactics certain firms appeared to use in attempts […] Massachusetts board cautions cannabis firms about evading permit limit rules is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Navy Warns China That Hostile Behaviour From Its Coast Guard And Fishing Boats Will Be Confronted
Chinese fishing vessels set sail for the Spratly Islands. Photo: AFP *CNBC: **US reportedly warns China over hostile non-naval vessels in South China Sea* * The head of the U.S. Navy warned China that hostile behavior from its coast guard and fishing boats will not be treated any differently from the Chinese navy, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. * These non-naval ships have been used to help Beijing stake its claim in the disputed South China Sea, the London-based newspaper reported Richardson as saying. * The warning comes as China increasingly relies on its coast guard and... more »
Kevin Shipp: Trump Coup Biggest Violation of Constitution in History
By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) President Trump says the Deep State tried and failed to remove him from office in a coup. Former CIA Officer and whistleblower Kevin Shipp says the attempted coup on Trump was a global conspiracy. Shipp explains, “Yes, this is a coup. This is the most shocking violation of the Constitution and criminal activity in the history, not just of America, but of a western government. Much of this rises to the level of treason. People need to understand how shocking this is. It was a clear conspiracy. There will be arrests and indictment... more »
Giuliani fires back at Hillary Clinton’s remarks on Mueller probe
After the Mueller Report was released, which was a huge ZERO, Hillary Clinton had the nerve to say that the only reason President Trump won’t be indicted is because he is president. Seriously? The Hildabeast had the gall to say that? Absolutely stunning. Rudy Giuliani, the President’s personal lawyer details Hildabeast’s crimes, the coming Ukraine corruption scandal which implicates Joe Biden, and the wide-ranging crimes committed. This is a huge “tell’ and is no accident or slip of the tongue. This is a shot across the bow in my opinion. Watch this: The hammer is getting ready to f... more »
Should a paper on mindfulness have been retracted? A co-author weighs in
Two weeks ago, we covered the retraction of a PLoS ONE paper on mindfulness following criticism — dating back to 2017 — by James Coyne. At the time, the corresponding author, Maria Hunink, of Erasmus and Harvard, had not responded to a request for comment. Hunink responded late last week, saying that she had been on … Continue reading Should a paper on mindfulness have been retracted? A co-author weighs in
European companies quick to seize opportunities of new trade deal with Canada
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29-Apr-2019 Canadians have complained that European barriers to trade, especially in the areas of agriculture, have impeded Canada's ability to take advantage of the new markets.
Korea, Chile eye early start of talks on Seoul's Pacific Alliance membership bid
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29-Apr-2019 The leaders of South Korea and Chile agreed to seek the early launch of negotiations on Seoul's bid to be an associate member of the Pacific Alliance.
Axiata seeks arbitration in Nepal tax case
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29-Apr-2019 Axiata Group's UK subsidiary and Nepal mobile unit filed a request for arbitration with the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, regarding a capital gains tax bill levied by Nepali authorities.
Des projets en vue avec la Russie, dont une zone de libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 “La Tunisie et la Russie examineront les procédures nécessaires pour mettre en place une zone de libre-échange entre les deux pays “, a annoncé le ministre du Commerce tunisien.
CETA : 30 organisations de la société civile demandent la fin de l'arbitrage entre investisseurs et États
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 30 organisations de la société civile demandent la fin du mécanisme d'arbitrage entre investisseurs et États qui bénéficie exclusivement aux investisseurs étrangers au détriment des Etats et des citoyens et mine la démocratie.
ALECA : démarrage, mardi, du 4è round des négociations à Tunis
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
29-Apr-2019 La Tunisie s'apprête à accueil le 4ème round de ces négociations à partir du 30 avril 2019 à Tunis.
The Choiceless Choice - Notice to Readers
*"Opposition" Leader Andrew Scheer* *UPDATE: * Looks like I'm able to post, but without the "snippets" from the links. Looks like that was what was causing the posts to disappear. Just a quick notice to readers that, due to some weird glitch in Blogger this morning, I am unable to post about the topic I have chosen...The Choiceless Choice....in the upcoming Fall Canadian federal election. I have loaded links and quotes onto this page twice now and they have disappeared completely. The point I was going to make was that Canadians *by design*, have absolutely NO choice in the upcom... more »
Murder Charges Dropped Against Man After Video Showed the Cop Shot Himself
[image: shot]An 18-year-old man had murder charges dropped after surveillance video from a gas station showed that the cop shot himself.
New Bill Will Force Owners of Hybrid & Electric Cars to Pay Fees to Offset Gas They Don’t Buy
[image: cars]Because owners of hybrid and electric cars don't pay enough in fuel taxes, the government is going to force them to pay exorbitant annual fees.
Biden Under Attack by Far-left Democrats for Being too “Centrist”
[image: biden-under-attack-by-far-left-democrats-for-being-too-centrist] While some polls put 2020 Democrat hopeful Joe Biden ahead of Trump, the new progessive face of the Democrat Party thinks he is too moderate and likely won’t support him.
Kate Smith, “God Bless America,” Latest Targets of PC Police
[image: kate-smith-god-bless-america-latest-targets-of-pc-police] American singer Kate Smith and her beloved rendition of "God Bless America" have become the latest targets of the PC police.
What We Learned from the April 15 Emerson Poll
*Click to enlarge (source)* *by Thomas Neuburger* On April 15, just prior to Joe Biden's entry into the race, Emerson College Polling released their Democratic primary contest report. Two things to note before we go further. First, the poll of the Democratic primary shows four clear tiers of candidates (see graphic above): *Tier 1* — Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, far above the rest *Tier 2* — Buttigieg, O'Rourke, Harris and Warren, two-thirds below the leaders *Tier 3* — Castro and Yang, polling at 3% *Tier 4* — Everyone else Tier 4, everyone else, is polling at or below the choic... more »
Hooray! The Green New Deal Will Make Us Happier—By Shrinking the Economy
Sometimes you have to congratulate the progressive left on their ability to turn that frown upside down. When the laws… The post Hooray! The Green New Deal Will Make Us Happier—By Shrinking the Economy appeared first on IER.
Churches Have Become The #1 Target For Hate Attacks Worldwide
Crime scene officials inspect the site of a bomb blast inside a church in Negombo, Sri Lanka April 21. An estimated 253 people perished in a coordinated series of blasts targeting churches and hotels, shattering the relative calm that has existed in Buddhist-majority Sri Lanka since a civil war against mostly Hindu ethnic Tamil separatists ended 10 years ago. REUTERS/Stringer *Michael Snyder, End Of The American Dream:* *Churches Have Become The #1 Target For Hate Attacks – An Average Of 105 Every Single Month* The bombings in Sri Lanka have once again put a spotlight on the rising... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 28th April 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Suspected Islamists Kill 6 Christians In church Attack In Burkina Faso
*BBC:* *Burkina Faso: Christians killed in attack on church* Gunmen have opened fire on a church in northern Burkina Faso, killing at least six people, officials say. The attackers reportedly arrived on seven motorbikes at the end of Sunday's service and killed the pastor, two of his sons and three other worshippers. It is the first attack on a church since jihadist violence erupted in the West African country in 2016. Fighters affiliated to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group as well as the local Ansarul Islam have been active. *Read more* .... *More News On Yesterday's Church... more »
“Global warming: the evidence”
In climate science, “evidence” is “computer predictions.” Like when scientists predicted the end of snow in Australia 30 years ago and the demise of kangaroos. Sea-levels are expected to rise by between 0.5 and 1.5 metres Australia’s snowfields are likely … Continue reading →
US To Warm Faster Than The Rest Of The World
Twenty years ago, Tom Wigley predicted the US would warm 60-80% faster than the rest of the earth. 30 Jun 1999, 3 – The South Bend Tribune at Newspapers.com The US has been cooling for a century. Spreadsheet But no … Continue reading →
I Go on InfoWars (Again!)
By Kent Heckenlively, JD I was flipping around my various conservative channels last Sunday on the internet when I saw Alex Jones doing a special report on the “measles outbreaks” across the country. Besides being upset by what Trump had said about measles last Friday, Alex was putting forth an interesting theory. He was saying … Continue reading I Go on InfoWars (Again!)
South-East Europe In The International Relations At The Turn Of The 20th Century (I)
The principal aim of the German financial-economic Balkan policy was to transform the Ottoman Empire into “its own India” and for that reason Berlin became the chief protagonist of the Balkan status quo policy, helping to “the Bosporus’ sick man” to redeem. Subsequently, Berlin and Vienna aimed to prevent the creation of anti-Ottoman Balkan Alliance under the Russian umbrella.
Musings On Iraq In The News
I was quoted by Wladimir van Wilgenburg in "Iraq demands US Embassy delete 'offensive' Facebook post on Iran's Khamenei" in Kurdistan 24. The article was also re-posted on Hath al-Youm. Link to all of Musings On Iraq's original writings, appearances and citations.
Islamic State’s Car Bomb Innovations Interview With Hugo Kaaman
Camouflaged IS car bomb (IS VIdeo) Car bombs (VBIEDs) have been a favorite weapon of the Islamic State since its origins with Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. He used vehicle bombs to destroy the U.N. compound in Baghdad and kill the organization’s representative to Iraq Sergio Vieira de Mello and assassinate Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim in Najaf along with 125 others. By 2014, IS had taken the VBIED to a new level. Its conquest of territory allowed it to build car bombs on an industrial scale. It was able to armor them, to camouflage them as civilian vehicles and a number of other innov... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 29
1916 Ottomans defeated the British at Battle of Kut after 4 months captured 13,000 prisoners British lost 33,000 casualties One of largest UK defeats in WWI 1941 More British troops from 20th Inf Brigade arrived in Basra Iraq protested 1941 British Ambassador told British women and children to leave Baghdad because of expected war with Iraq 1941 PM Gaylani sent Iraqi forces to British air base at Habaniya Anbar 11th Inf Brigade ordered to Baghdad to later be deployed to Anbar UK Emb in Baghdad informed UK forces in Habaniya Iraqi army heading their way 1941 Iraqis flooded Habaniya... more »
'There is no one but us'.....
At 'Imperialism on Trial' event in Belfast, Ireland Ray McGovern answers a question about the role of the Catholic Church in politics. Raymond McGovern is a veteran CIA officer turned political activist. McGovern was a CIA analyst from 1963 to 1990, and in the 1980s chaired National Intelligence Estimates and prepared the President's Daily Brief. He received the Intelligence Commendation Medal at his retirement, returning it in 2006 to protest the CIA's involvement in torture. In January 2003, Ray co-created Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity (VIPS) to expose how inte... more »
Turmeric, Golden Milk chia seed pudding (anti-inflammatory)
Our daily lives can be hectic. In the midst of busy schedules, sometimes it can be difficult to just manage the basics when trying to balance our time and energy. Making time for three square meals every day can seem impractical. Unfortunately, the one meal we can’t afford to miss is the one we too […] The post Turmeric, Golden Milk chia seed pudding (anti-inflammatory) appeared first on Health Nut News.
Scientists say that traveling makes us much happier than any material wealth
(Editor’s Note: The last two times we shared similar stories to this one, it’s been quite controversial. Just remember, you don’t have to like what a study finds or even agree with it. And other people might feel comfortable (or uncomfortable) with things you don’t. Just please be kind to one another.) The first time […] The post Scientists say that traveling makes us much happier than any material wealth appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dr. Mercola’s top tips to optimize your mitochondrial health
If you want to avoid becoming a cancer statistic (and who doesn’t?) you’d do well to familiarize yourself with the metabolic theory of cancer. In August 2016, we presented the Mercola.com Game Changer Award to Thomas Seyfried, Ph.D., a professor of biology at Boston College and a leading expert and researcher in the field of […] The post Dr. Mercola’s top tips to optimize your mitochondrial health appeared first on Health Nut News.
A Scientist’s Spiritual Awakening
*Jeff Warren* - Could quietening the mind be possible in our faced-paced, Western lives?
Google Tracks Your Location and Shares it With Police, Even When Your Phone is Off
*Derrick Broze* - Just because you're not paranoid doesn't mean they aren't tracking your every move.
FSA scores direct hit on Syrian Army tank in northern Latakia (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Free Syrian Army (FSA) released footage on Monday of their troops firing an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) towards a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) tank in the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. According to pro-opposition activists, the attack was carried out near the Taoumeh front, which is where the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Navy says IRGC spy footage is ‘years old’
US Navy spokesperson Chloe Morgan told AFP that the video of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, recently released by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, “appears to be several years old” and was probably filmed during the ship’s last visit to the Gulf. The video in question shows an Iranian drone taking off from an air base and then shows the deck of the US […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS executes 8 Syrian soldiers after ambush in eastern Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – More than 10 Syrian Arab Army soldiers were killed recently after the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) carried out a powerful ambush in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate. According to reports from eastern Syria, the Islamic State laid the ambush against the Syrian Arab Army troops near the desert town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China to be offered Russia’s Su-57: report
Russia is reportedly eyeing exporting Su-57, its most advanced fighter jet, to China, an offer Chinese experts described as an indication of the close strategic relations between the two countries. While Chinese analysts are becoming convinced of the Su-57’s combat capabilities, some are skeptical whether the Russian warplane can integrate into the Chinese system since […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Putin considers building bridge from Russia to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked the Ministry for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic to study the project of a car bridge connecting Russia’s Primorsky Region and North Korea, the president’s envoy to the Far Eastern federal district said on Monday. “This question was discussed during Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin’s meeting with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes spotted along Syrian-Lebanese border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – For the second time in two days, the Israeli Air Force has conducted flights along the Syrian-Lebanese border, prompting the Syrian air defense forces to raise their security levels. According to a military source in Damascus, the Israeli warplanes were likely conducting mock raids, but the flight path was similar […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mexico: 1,300 Migrants Riot and Escape from an Immigration Facility
Mexican authorities have not released any information about injuries during the riot and escape, however, they did reveal that approximately 700 later returned to the shelter.
NYC to Ban Hot Dogs and Processed Meat to Improve Climate
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio approved an ambitious $14 billion Green New Deal to combat climate change.
Fake Hate: Jewish Family Staged Anti-Semitic Attack Against Themselves, Vandalized Own Business
The three owners of the BerMax kosher cafe were arrested after calling the police and claiming that the female owner was assaulted and that the business was spray-painted with hate-related graffiti by attackers.
Transgender Teen Gets Court Order Against Father for ‘Misgendering’ Her
“I find that his father’s expressions of rejection of AB’s gender identity constitutes family violence.” A transgender teenager last week convinced a Canadian judge to make his dad stop “misgendering” him. In the April 15
Poway, California: Synagogue Shooter Killed One and Injured Four More
The author of this manifesto claimed that he burned a mosque in Escondido a week after the New Zealand shooting.
California Mayor Admits Local Government Has “Lost Control” of 5G Rollout
According to the FCC’s regulations, local governing bodies are not allowed to consider health risks when making decisions about 5G installations. Instead, cities and towns can only regulate cell sites based on the aesthetics and placement of the devices.
“My Generation Has Done Terrible Things”–David Attenborough
By Paul Homewood David Attenborough has made the astonishing statement that his generation has done terrible things, and that he couldn’t bear to think of the world he was leaving to his grandchildren because ‘the signs aren’t good’: Sir David Attenborough has showed his support for students striking over climate change and called their […]
Damon Keith, Noted Federal Judge in Michigan, Dead at 96
Venerable federal judge Damon Jerome Keith, a grandson of slaves and champion of civil rights and civil liberties, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to a report in the Detroit News. Keith’s career as a jurist spanned 10 presidents and five decades. From his bench in Michigan, the Detroit native ruled on cases […]
One Nation candidate touches dancer in US strip club in leaked footage
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Prominent One Nation Senate candidate Steve Dickson is embroiled in another scandal after being filmed touching a dancer in a strip club while on a night out in Washington DC.
OH: The Ongoing Fight To End School Takeovers
I have been watching events unfold in Lorain, Ohio, site of both my first job and an absolute clusterfrick of epic proportions It's time for an update. You can find the complete story so far starting here, but the short form is that Ohio has a bone stupid law known as HB 70, passed using underhanded legislative shenanigans in order to get it run through quickly and without public discussion. The law takes over school districts that score low on state evaluations too many years and installs a mostly-state-appointed board which in turn hires a school tsar. HB 70 strips the powers from... more »
Eric Voegelin on Karl Popper: Rascally, Impertinent, Loutish
Karl PopperLeo Strauss and Eric Voegelin were contemptuous of Karl Popper’s work on political theory, *The Open Society and Its Enemies*. They thought that Popper’s depiction of Plato as a philosopher of totalitarianism was scandalous and a complete fabrication. In the 1950s, Popper was auditioning for an appointment at the University of Chicago, this alarmed Strauss. In his letter dated April 10, 1950, Strauss writes to Voegelin: May I ask you [Voegelin] to let me know sometime what you think of Mr. Popper. He gave a lecture here [at the University of Chicago], on the task of soci... more »
F-35s Only? The U.S. Marines Have a Long Way to Go
*David Axe* *Security, * As of early 2019 the Marine Corps had procured 135 vertical-landing F-35Bs as well as 23 F-35Cs for aircraft-carrier operations. By 2030 the Corps wants to have 420 F-35s spread across 20 front-line squadrons and two training units. *"The overall increase in the USMC F/A-18 inventory will help to further mitigate material shortfalls," according to the aviation plan. If all the upgrade, support and acquisition efforts proceed as planned, Marine F/A-18s could hold their own until their stealthy replacements finally arrive.* The U.S. Marine Corps is develop... more »
Problem: The Russian Navy Might Soon Have No Aircraft Carriers
*David Axe* *Security, * What this all means. *When the big ships decommission, smaller ones armed with long-range missiles could take their place. As a bonus, small ships don’t need huge, sinkable dry-docks for repairs.* The Russian navy might decommission its only aircraft without directly replacing the vessel, leaving Moscow’s fleet without any prospect of at-sea air cover for the first time in decades. *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* *Admiral Kuznetsov*, the Russian navy’s sole flattop, in October 2018 suffered serious damage at the 82nd Repair Shipyard in Rosly... more »
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Threatens War With Canada Over Plastic Garbage
*Task and Purpose* *Politics, Asia* [image: President Rodrigo Duterte speaks after his arrival, from a visit in Israel and Jordan at Davao International airport in Davao City in southern Philippines, September 8, 2018. REUTERS/Lean Daval Jr.] The bombastic demagogue is at it again. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hates many things. Drugs. Gambling. God. Now we can add the global scourge of Canada to his hit list. The perennially furious strongman on Tuesday threatened to go to war against Canada over 103 container vans containing some 2,450 tons of "plastic scrap metal" ill... more »
No 'Silver Bullet': Why Russia's New Tank Round Has a Problem
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * While Russia may finally have a 125-millimeter sabot round that can threaten Western main battle tanks at range, only its handful of new T-14s tank are capable of actually using it. *Thus, while Russia may finally have a 125-millimeter sabot round that can threaten Western main battle tanks at range, only its handful of new T-14s tank are capable of actually using it. Optimistic claims that the 2A82 gun could be retrofitted to numerous older T-90s and T-72s so far appear not to have materialized.* The Soviet Union’s huge tank fleet was a cornerst... more »
Why an F-22 or F-35 Would Crush China's J-20 Stealth Fighter
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * All of the reasons. *Fifth-generation aircraft such as the F-22 and F-35 have cockpit displays that indicate to the pilot the various angles and ranges from which their aircraft can be detected and tracked by various enemy radars. The pilots use that information to evade the enemy by making sure to avoid zones where they could be detected and engaged. It is a technology that took decades for the United States to master—through a lot of trial and error.* The United States Air Force would maintain an “asymmetric” advantage over potential adversaries i... more »
Big Business: Recasting the Anti-Hero
Tyler Cowen’s previous book, Stubborn Attachments, is right in general, but wrong on particulars. His latest book, in contrast, is largely right on both. The world needed a new book to be pro-market and pro-business at the same time, and Tyler’s Big Business delivers the package. I’m almost tempted to quote Keynes: In my opinion […] The post Big Business: Recasting the Anti-Hero appeared first on Econlib.
Is Liberal Civilization a ‘Somewhere’?
Dan Klein continues his gallant battle to recover the word “liberal” for classical liberals. His last effort is “10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Call Leftists ‘Liberal’.” I have to confess that I am ambivalent about some of the arguments Dan makes here. He concludes his piece by writing that: In The Lion King, the spirit […] The post Is Liberal Civilization a ‘Somewhere’? appeared first on Econlib.
Science Confirms #Turmeric is as Effective as 14 Drugs
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Gravitational waves hint at detection of black hole eating star
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01377-2
Omura’s whale much more widespread across the globe than previously thought
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/04/omuras-whale-much-more-widespread-across-the-globe-than-previously-thought/
‘Avengers: Endgame’ has the MCU’s first canonically gay character
https://mashable.com/article/avengers-endgame-gay-character.amp?__twitter_impression=true
Artificial Intelligence Books to Read in 2019.
https://technologymoon.com/artificial-intelligence-books/
5 Hormones That Affect Your Mood
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#Statin Users, #CoQ10 Is Your New Best Friend.
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Shadow of Sarajevo 1914 Hangs Over Trump’s Golan Coup
Authored by Martin Sieff via The Strategic Culture Foundation: Trump and Netanyahu still congratulate themselves on getting the United States to recognize Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights. They should not. It looked like an absurd petty vanity in 1908 when the Austro-Hungarian Empire formally annexed the obscure Balkan provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Six… The post Shadow of Sarajevo 1914 Hangs Over Trump’s Golan Coup appeared first on The Duran.
Rachel Maddow’s Tin-Foil Hysteria Laid Bare In Devastating Twitter Takedown
Night after night Maddow told lie after lie - promising her viewers Trump was finally, actually, definitely finished for one reason or another. The post Rachel Maddow’s Tin-Foil Hysteria Laid Bare In Devastating Twitter Takedown appeared first on The Duran.
Spain’s socialists regaining ground as rising right-wing party bites off chunk of disgruntled voters
With the Spanish political landscape increasingly fragmented, voters went to the polls on Sunday to take part in the country’s third general election in four years. The post Spain’s socialists regaining ground as rising right-wing party bites off chunk of disgruntled voters appeared first on The Duran.
2019 State Elections could be snapshot of 2020
This information comes from Ballotpedia. States that are having important trifecta races this year. There are five states with trifecta situations where all of the state government are held in the hands of one political party. None of them are recognized as “swing states.” Kentucky—governor Louisiana—governor, state House, state Senate Mississippi—governor, state House, state Senate New Jersey—state House Virginia—state House, state Senate Kentucky – has historically been a heavily Democrat influenced state. In 2016 that changed. Republicans held all but the Secretary of State and A... more »
Fake climate science and scientists
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / April 29, 2019 Alarmists game the system to enrich and empower themselves, and hurt everyone else by Paul Driessen The multi-colored placard in front of a $2-million home in North Center Chicago proudly proclaimed, “In this house we believe: No human is illegal” – and “Science […]
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Cory Booker rightly questions why corporations are hoarding the wealth created by the work of their employees. And Richard Reeves wonders why so many workers are left unable to find jobs with even remotely decent wages, particularly without signing over their lives in the process: (I)he Great Recession also shone a light on trends long predating the downturn, not least in terms of stagnant wage growth for so many workers. By comparison with the postwar years, economic growth has been slow for the last few decades. At the same time, the tr... more »
Wealthy Elitists Freak Out As Hordes Of Homeless People Take Over Their Neighborhoods All Over The West Coast
By Michael Snyder The elite are very “tolerant” of the homeless until they start showing up in their own neighborhoods. Even though the mainstream media... more »
Boeing Kept Mum to Customers, FAA About Disabling of 737 Max Warning System
Even more bad facts about the Boeing 737 Max are coming out.
Google Tracks Your Location and Shares It With Police, Even When Your Phone is Off
By Derrick Broze Even if you disable GPS, deactivate phone location tracking, and turn off your phone, it’s still possible for Google and the NSA... more »
Ukraine President-Elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy Offers Russians Citizenship
Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would grant citizenship to ‘representatives of all nations that suffer from authoritarian and corrupt regimes.’ Photograph: Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters *DW:* *Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy offers Russians citizenship* Volodymyr Zelenskiy has offered to grant Ukrainian citizenship to Russians, responding to a similar move by Russia. However, he coupled the offer with a dig at the situation in the neighboring country. President-elect Volodymyr Zelenskiy has offered Ukrainian citizenship to Russians, but combined the proposal with criticism of the Kremlin. ... more »
MORE MEASLES MANIA IN THE MEDIA
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U.S. and Israel Should Recognize the Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocide
Assyrian International News Agency - 14 hours ago
Last week Turkey recalled its ambassadors to America and Israel. That decision came in response to Israeli forces killing 60 Palestinian protestors attempting to cross the Gaza border.
Trump’s Deal of the Century Demands Unconditional Palestinian Surrender
Trump’s Deal of the Century Demands Unconditional Palestinian Surrender by Stephen Lendman, https://stephenlendman.org/ Oslo was a Palestinian Versailles, Arafat’s disgrace, an accord to let Israel steal West Bank and East Jerusalem land from its rightful owners, dispossessing them, along with looting Palestinian resources and a whole lot more harming them. – Invited to attend the […]
Living Amidst The Carnage
Chris Hedges has been in Canada lately -- specifically, in northern Alberta -- surveying the plight of a Cree reserve, surrounded by the Tar Sands. He describes the process involved in extracting bitumen: Tar sands oil is a thick, mucky, clay-like substance that is infused with a hydrocarbon called bitumen. The oil around Beaver Lake is extracted by a process known as steam-assisted gravity drainage, which occurs under the earth and is similar to fracking. Farther north, extraction is done by strip-mining the remote boreal forest of Alberta, 2 million acres of which have already b... more »
Title and wording in the 2018 Farm Bill
Before firing people or putting them in jail for using the wrong pronoun for a guy who's feeling girlish today, or maybe “theyish” tomorrow, I suggest renaming the Farm Bill. 80% of the Farm Bill is food assistance, and it's just silly to call it anything else. The 2 issues aren't related at all--but sloppy language increases confusion during partisan debates. The 2018 Farm Bill (Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, HR2) is $867 Billion over 10 years. It dwarfs the budgets of the NIH, CDC and FDA, probably because good nutrition does contribute to good health. 42% of low income w... more »
Fact Check looked at key claims from the debate. This is what we found
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Opposition Leader Bill Shorten won the audience vote in the first leaders' debate in Perth. But was the more persuasive leader also the more accurate? RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look.
Norwegian fishermen found this whale wearing a harness. The words on the strap raised concerns
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A beluga whale found with a tight harness that appears to be Russian-made raises the alarm of Norwegian officials, prompting speculation the animal may have escaped from a Russian military facility.
'I wanted to help change the conversation': History of Aboriginal archaeology wins literary prize
Billy Griffiths' Deep Time Dreaming, which charts a revolution in how we understand Australian history, wins Book of the Year at the NSW Premier's Literary Awards.
Jakarta to no longer be capital of Indonesia: Planning Minister
President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of south-east Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, Bambang Brodjonegoro says.
CONVENTIONAL WISDOM IS MAKING DEMOCRATIC VOTERS TIMID
Donald Trump is on the ropes, the least popular president in the history of polling over the first years of his term, and, by some measures, he seems almost certain to be defeated in 2020 by any decent Democratic candidate. New Post/ABC poll: 55 percent of Americans say they definitely will not vote for Trump. Among women, it's 62 percent (!) Among college educated whites, it's 54% (cc @RonBrownstein). pic.twitter.com/8aNqTtJ8Iq — Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) April 29, 2019 And yet, if two stories in *The New York Times* are any indication, Democratic voters believe that the odd... more »
Ohio and Connecticut Utility Regulators “Wined and Dined” by Energy Lobbyist in 2017. Ohio Regulator Working for Industry Again.
By B.N. Frank Every state has a Public Utility Commission (PUC) whose role is to protect customers by regulating utility companies. Unfortunately PUCs have been... more »
SitRep Syria: KurdIShIS/ Smuggling Syrian Oil for Usrael Arms/Idlib And Still More...
* Yes indeed the KurdIShIS special relationship is finally getting more attention. To which I can only say “It’s about time” people see what is right in front of their eyes!! Not only is it about time, it’s long, long overdue. This collusion has been well obfuscated by the media. Alt and mainstream. Though the symbiosis between the two allegedly disparate groups was obvious for those with eyes to see and an intention to actually expose the agenda. Rather then continue to claim that the YPG was “fighting” ISIS. As was done by the “fiction writer” Elijah Magnier. Moon of Alabama. 2... more »
CO2: The Greatest Scientific Scandal of our Time
by Zbigniew Jaworowski, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. On Feb. 2, 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) again uttered its mantra of catastrophe about man-made global warming. After weeks of noisy propaganda,for Policymakers” of the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, 2007, was presented in grandiose style in Paris to a crowd of politicians and media, accompanied …
THE EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS FILE: Digest of reports!
*MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019Starting tomorrow, Leadership down:* Is it true, what we told you last year? Is it "all anthropology now?" By that, we meant the following. We meant there was no reason to think that we modern Americans were going to be able to find our way out of current mess. As a species, we simply aren't built for that task! After all, consider what Professor Harari has said in a best-selling book which has been endorsed by Bill Gates *and* Barack Obama: As it turns out, we humans aren't "the rational animal" after all! According to Professor Harari, our species took c... more »
Mike Pompeo and the CIA's Business Model
A recent speech entitled "Why Diplomacy Matters" (a rather ironic title once you learn what was said in the speech) given at Texas A&M University by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives us an inside view of how this gentleman did business while he was at the helm of the Central Intelligence Agency. While it should come as no particular surprise to anyone, it is interesting to see exactly how a former Director of the CIA interpreted the business model of the world's largest intelligence agency. Before we get to the key part of this speech, let's open by looking at how Mr. Pompeo war... more »
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From Jenna Orkin US government spent over $500m on fake Al-Qaeda propaganda videos that tracked location of viewers On South America's largest solar farm, Chinese power radiates US sanctions on Venezuela responsible for 'tens of thousands' of deaths, claims new reportEvicted by Matthew Desmond review – what if the problem of poverty is that it’s profitable to other people? The intensification of the water footprint of hydraulic fracturing Border Patrol Releasing Thousands of Illegal Immigrants in TucsonNRA president Oliver North just resigned in a dramatic fashion as rumors of infigh... more »
UN 1954 : “The changes in climate that people think they experience are seldom real”
The changes in climate that people think they experience are seldom real. Extremes of heat or cold, of drought or rainfall, occur at intervals, many years apart. Because those of childhood seem most dramatic, they are longest remembered, and we … Continue reading →
Scientists Hoping To Inspire “Naked Fear” In Canada
Like most other places, scientists say that Canada is warming twice as fast as the rest of the Earth. ‘Findings Should Inspire Naked Fear’: Canada Warming at Twice the Global Rate
Is The Russian Navy Training Whales To Be Weapons?
Tromsø läheltä norjalaiset kalastajat vapauttivat maitovalaan valjaista joissa teksti: "Equipment of St. Petersburg". Epäily että karannut Murmanskin laivastotukikohdasta #sotavalas #turpo pic.twitter.com/n9uSNupQYD — Samuli Haapala (@SamuHaa) April 27, 2019 *Daily Mail*: *Fishermen discover beluga whale 'trained by Russian Navy' and wearing a harness off of Norway* * Norwegian fisherman have freed a beluga whale wearing a tight harness * The crew jumped into the freezing water to release it on Friday * The strap featured a camera mount and 'equipment of St. Petersburg' label * Th... more »
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*Rapper arrested for sending son to school in Lyft ride* *Sending your kid to school in a taxi would once have been regarded as a safe option. Being arrested for it seems excessive* A New Orleans rapper known for a raunchy, sexually charged viral hit was arrested after sending her 5-year-old son to school alone in a ride-sharing service, authorities said. Reiona Oliver, 27, was arrested Tuesday on child desertion charges in Louisiana after putting her son in a car that picked him up in Chalmette. She then told the driver to take the boy to school in New Orleans, roughly 8 miles... more »
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*Galileo and the Medicis brought Revolution and Truth* Those who cherish freedom must recognize the work of today’s solar science revolutionaries Jeffrey Foss, PhD Practically everyone knows that Galileo is a heroic figure in the rise of modern science. Most people do not know, however, that the scientific revolution that Galileo launched relied on the support and protection of the Medicis. The very name of this family signifies the marriage of power and wealth that strikes fear and loathing into the hearts of those among us who – how shall I put it? – lean to the left. But with... more »
Trivia : April 29th
These things happened on this date in history…. Rodney King Riots April 29, 1992 The four white police officers accused of beating Rodney King are acquitted. Los Angeles street riots followed – the worst U.S. riots in 75 years. 51 people were killed, 2,383 were injured, and more than 9,000 were arrested. Refugees evacuated to U.S. Navy ships Vietnam War – Saigon Embassy Evacuation April 29, 1975 The American embassy in Saigon, Vietnam is evacuated. 1,373 U.S. citizens and 5,595 Vietnamese and third-country nationals are evacuated to U.S. Navy ships. Saigon would fall to the North Vi... more »
China Continues To Destroy Historical Muslim Sites
1/6 My interpretation of the demolition of significant mosques (part or whole) in Xinjiang, based on @shawnwzhang 's gathering of satellite evidence: https://t.co/BekCNCnoj0 @XJscholars — James Millward (@JimMillward) April 24, 2019 *Business Insider:* *Before-and-after photos show how China is destroying historical sites to monitor and intimidate its Muslim minority* * China is waging an unprecedented crackdown on a Muslim minority called the Uighurs, who live in the country's western frontier region, Xinjiang. * Muslims have for centuries settled in the region, sometimes referred... more »
Bolsonaro says ministers should back the government or remain quiet
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday 27th that his ministers should follow his line of thinking or be “silent” should they disagree. “Who names and appoints the president of Banco do Brasil? Is it not me? I do not need to say anymore, then,” said […] The post Bolsonaro says ministers should back the government or remain quiet appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife, São Paulo party, music, forró, Bixiga, best shows, party, música brasileira, Centro, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Jorge Aragão (Mooca) – Tonight, Rio de Janeiro’s samba master Jorge Aragão performs at Bar Tempo, in Mooca. Aragão’s talent and captivating samba songs promise to offer a […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Samba do Trabalhador @ Renascença Clube (Andaraí) – One of the most authentic samba nights in the city, Samba Do Trabalhador, led by the legendary musician Moacyr Luz, will […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, April 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Check Out Russia's 'Stealth' Kilo-Class Submarine. Here's What It Can Do.
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We have details. *Finally, Russia bought six 636.3 submarines to shore up its own submarine fleet. The last submarine, Kolpino, was launched in February from the Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg. Kolpino will serve in the Black Sea Fleet, where it could conduct future cruise missile strikes against ISIS targets. Russia has apparently halted further purchases of the Kilos, seeking to transition to the Lada class.* Unlike the United States Navy, which went all-in on nuclear power, Russia maintains fleets of both diesel and nuclear-powered submarin... more »
America's Worst Nightmare: Would Russia Sell Stealth Technology to China?
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * It could happen. *The likelier hypothesis, and the one recently floated by Chinese aircraft designer Wang Yongqing in an interview with Chinese outlet Global Times, is that the Chinese are interested in the Su-57 for training and R&D purposes. A deep dive into the Su-57’s design—especially if they get one with the much-anticipated, second stage Izdeliye 30 engine—could provide Chinese aerospace engineers with insight in ways to improve the J-20’s design or production process.* Having formally cleared the Su-57 for export earlier this month, Russia ... more »
The U.S. Air Force Has Revealed a New Program to Build Laser Weapons and Much More
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Aggressive pursuit of hypersonics, lasers, networked cruise missiles, artificial intelligence, smart bombs and cyberwar inform the conceptual and technical basis for the Air Force’s new “Vanguard” programs, new Air Force strategic efforts to synthesize science and technology with prototyping and emerging weapons systems. (Washington, D.C.) Aggressive pursuit of hypersonics, lasers, networked cruise missiles, artificial intelligence, smart bombs and cyberwar inform the conceptual and technical basis for the Air Force’s new “Vanguard” programs, new Air F... more »
You Won't Beat the A-10 Warthog In Battle (It's a Flying Tank)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * “The A-10 is not agile, nimble, fast or quick,” Haden said. “It’s deliberate, measured, hefty, impactful, calculated and sound. There’s nothing flimsy or fragile about the way it is constructed or about the way that it flies.” *The debate about what, if anything, might replace it is likely to continue.* Known for an ability to keep flying after taking multiple rounds of enemy machine gun fire, land and operate in rugged terrain, destroy groups of enemy fighters with a 30-millimeter cannon and unleash a wide arsenal of attack weapons, the A-10 is descr... more »
The benefits that places like Dayton, Ohio, reap by welcoming immigrants
Theo J. Majka, Professor of Sociology, University of Dayton at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Local policies can help immigrants get settled, but there is no way to protect newcomers from national policies or politics.
Is there a 'feminine' response to terrorism?
Sabrina Karim, Assistant Professor, Department of Government, Cornell University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
After the Christchurch mosque shootings, New Zealand's prime minister didn't start a war on terror. She covered her head, cried, paid for funerals and passed gun control. Is it because she's a woman?
For Games Of Thrones Fans, Here Is How You Storm A Castle
*William Gurstelle, Popular Mechanics*: *How to Storm a Castle* *Just a few suggestions for any Iron Throne wannabes.* The past seasons of Game of Thrones were full of castle-storming goodness, and that's unlikely to change for the show's eighth and final outing. While humanity hasn't had dragons to help breach a foreboding keep, it's gotten pretty good at the art of the siege. Here are a few pointers for whoever makes a grab for the Iron Throne this season. There's perhaps no military action older than castle storming. Whether you're talking about paleolithic Scotland, medieval ... more »
Fox Viewers Heard Napolitano Say This About Trump "That Is Immoral, That Is Criminal, That Is Defenseless And That Is Condemnable"
Fox News doesn't have Andrew Napolitano's segment about how Trump obstructed justice up on YouTube. If they wanted a lot of clicks, they'd have it available. As always, though, Fox would rather protect Trump. The random-- and partial-- posting above is likely to be taken down for infringement of Fox's material... so watch it quickly. What is relatively easy to find, though, is Napolitano's written OpEd for Fox News. Trump, a non-reader, is less afraid of the written word than the televised spoken word, so somehow this remains available. Last week, Attorney General William Barr r... more »
Marijuana Business This Week: Honing IL legalization language, taking reservations in Massachusetts, hempseeds enter space & more
Here are some notable stories and events to watch for in the coming days: LEARNING THE LANGUAGE: Substantial language to incorporate into a bill legalizing adult-use marijuana in Illinois could come as early as Tuesday, according to one of its key proponents. In early April, an Illinois Senate panel advanced a placeholder legalization bill that […] Marijuana Business This Week: Honing IL legalization language, taking reservations in Massachusetts, hempseeds enter space & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Morrison and Shorten battle over taxes, electric cars and climate change
The first debate between the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader prompts a bitter battle of words over Clive Palmer, preferences and economic credentials.
Poll reveals 76 per cent of voters picked a side before campaign began
Results suggest Australians have largely tuned out of the 2019 campaign and are paying significantly less attention than they have in previous years.
Cricket Australia blames communication breakdown for women's T20 tournament snub
Cricket Australia blames a "communication breakdown" for why its best female players will not take part in an upcoming T20 tournament tournament in India.
Navy warships to be built in Perth under Coalition election pledge worth $1b
Three new warships costing up to $1 billion will be built in Western Australia under a Coalition election pledge that has taken some defence industry figures by surprise.
Man dies after being crushed by machinery on Darwin worksite
Just In - 16 hours ago
It is believed the man was at a worksite on Wishart Road in Tivendale when he was fatally injured about 3pm today.
Morrison and Shorten face off in Perth in first leaders' debate
The first debate of the election in Perth has wrapped up, as the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader took well-rehearsed campaign attacks to the west.
Jakarta to no longer be capital of Indonesia: Planning Minister
Just In - 16 hours ago
President Joko Widodo has decided to move the capital of south-east Asia's largest economy away from the crowded main island of Java, Bambang Brodjonegoro says.
Bullshitter Bill or Sharia Shorten?
Shorten’s energy crisis in the making for Labor Robert Gottliebsen’s article, in the ‘Australian’, 11/4/19, may force the many potential buyers of EV’s to proceed with caution: The danger came home to him, when he met up with an affluent, long-time Melbourne acquaintance who lives in a street where there are six Tesla cars. If […]
Supreme Court ditches Clean Water Act conviction posthumously
His crime? Building a firebreak ditch and some ponds on his Montana property. The post Supreme Court ditches Clean Water Act conviction posthumously appeared first on CFACT.
How to break Australia’s backbone
Every day, vested interests, toxic environmentalists and green alarmists (often foreign-funded or tax-exempted) are using every worry they can discover or invent to break the backbone of Australia. The post How to break Australia’s backbone appeared first on CFACT.
A new and deeply meaningful rite of passage
Last night, Miss D. and I drove down to the DFW metroplex. This morning, I'll take the oath of allegiance and become a citizen of the United States of America. It's been a long journey to get here. When I first became eligible to apply, after having held a permanent residence permit (the so-called "green card") for five years, I was in the throes of medical treatment for a nasty injury suffered during my work as a prison chaplain. That, and its (permanently partially disabling) consequences, took up all my time and attention for several years, as I worked to rebuild my life and ... more »
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