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Wash U scientist admits to research misconduct, resigns post
A Washington University researcher has admitted to committing research misconduct in research involving eight U.S. government grants, according to a Federal watchdog, and resigned his position, according to the university. Srikanth Santhanam, a staff scientist in the department of internal medicine’s division of gastroenterology at Washington University in St. Louis, “voluntarily admitted to engaging in … Continue reading Wash U scientist admits to research misconduct, resigns post
IACC Meeting January 16, 2019: Express Your Disappointment and Real Needs
There is a full committee IACC meeting on January 16. Many of us watch these meetings come and go with a disconnected apathy because for so many years, nothing has been done at the Federal level to help people with... more »
Opinion: Brazil’s Bolsonaro – How’s He Doing in 2019?
Opinion by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Immediately after his formal swearing-in as Brazil’s President, Jair Messias Bolsonaro gave two speeches. The first was to the assembled Legislative branch and was full of the usual bla-bla-bla about unity and working together, creating a renewed Brazil, etc. The second speech was made from a […] The post Opinion: Brazil’s Bolsonaro – How’s He Doing in 2019? appeared first on The Rio Times.
These Are the Top 26 National Security Threats Facing America
*Michael Peck* *Security, * What do China, Russia, bubonic plague and global warming have in common? They are among the top threats to U.S. national security, according to the U.S. government. What do China, Russia, bubonic plague and global warming have in common? They are among the top threats to U.S. national security, according to the U.S. government. The Government Accountability Office polled four government agencies on what they saw as the biggest threats to American security. The result was 26 threats identified by the Department of Defense, Department of State, Departm... more »
Argentina: UFO Reportedly Appeared During Cerrillos Windstorm
*Source: PLANETA UFO and El TribunoDate: 30 December 2018Article by Daniel Diaz* Argentina: UFO Reportedly Appeared During Cerrillos Windstorm Strong gusts of wind were recorded this afternoon in the community of Cerrillos. Some claim that a strange object was flying in a southeasterly direction just in front of the storm. Reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the skies over Salta had not circulated for some time, but only a few hours before the year was over, many citizens of Cerrillos witnessed a strange phenomenon as a storm brewed in the area - a weather event t... more »
Sullivan Brother’s SLSCO Gets Border Wall Contracts For The Rio Grande Valley Texas & California
Galveston, Texas in its glory days. It is currently home to SLSCO. Little information is available on this company, SLSCO, … Continue reading →
Tunnel Experts Building Part Of Trump Wall; Will It Come With Built-In Smuggling Tunnel(s)?
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, April 5, 2012: San Diego tunnel to smuggle drugs discovered on US-Mexico border Tunnel experts … Continue reading →
On the Choice of Charities
My father and mother had a favorite charity: St. Jude's Children's Hospital. This is a choice some of my siblings have made and the choice is particularly reasonable in that St. Jude's Hospital has worked wonders to save the life of a young great nephew who had bone cancer in a leg. My own choice of charities is different as I just explained in an e-mail to my siblings. I wrote: St. Jude's Hospital is a worthy cause. However, many will give to medical institutions, while few care enough about the many and broad rights of the individual to support the think tanks that fight so h... more »
Eye Doctors Share Proven Tips for Those Who Want to Ditch Their Glasses
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This Effective Hair and Skin Beauty Remedy Can Be Found in Every Home
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Turkish-backed rebels fall apart in Hama, Idlib as jihadists seize several towns
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels in northern Hama are struggling to hold their ground in northwest Syria as Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham seizes several areas in the Hama, Idlib, and Aleppo provinces. According to rebel activists via social media, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham captured at least four towns in northern Hama, today, along with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli official ‘shocked’ by Trump’s comments on Iran’s future in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:50 A.M.) – A unnamed Israeli senior official told Ynet News on Thursday that they were ‘shocked’ by U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Iran’s future in Syria. “They can do what they want there, frankly,” Trump said in reference to Iran’s future role in Syria. “Iran is no longer the same country,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
SDF troops remain in control of Manbij after YPG withdrawal
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are still in full control of Manbij after the withdrawal of the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) on Wednesday. Speaking to Al-Masdar this morning, a Syrian military officer deployed just outside of Manbij said that the Manbij Military Council of the Syrian Democratic Forces are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military withdrawing from Syria via Iraq: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The U.S. military will be withdrawing its forces from Syria via Iraq, the Iraqi commander Major General Yahya Rasul said on Wednesday. The U.S. Coalition troops in Syria will “withdraw through Erbil, not areas controlled by Iraq’s [Baghdad] central government,” the Iraqi commander claimed. According to Rasul, the U.S Coalition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese spacecraft reportedly lands on moon’s dark side
The Chinese lunar probe, including a lander and a rover, was launched on 8 December by a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The spacecraft decelerated and entered the lunar orbit on 12 December, completing a vital step on its way to make the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the Moon. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump describes Syria as ‘sand and death’ in defence of US withdrawal (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – US President Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw troops from Syria, describing the country as nothing more than “sand and death” at a cabinet meeting in Washington DC on Wednesday. “Syria was lost long ago. It was lost long ago. We’re talking about sand and death. That’s what we’re talking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
False Authorities - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*False authorities* *Judge, punish outside of laws* *Common sense has gone* *©* 2019 *M.N. Hopkins* *Note: ** This poem was written on December 27, 2018 in the haiku style of poetry. I published it today for the first time on my blog on the 3rd of January 2018.*
'Why don't you die': Man triggers full police emergency response trying to kill a spider
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A Perth man whose angry interaction with a household spider prompted a passer-by to call the police says it was the most embarrassing day of his life — but hilarious as well.
New year, new me? Not for Australia or India as normal service resumes
Australia would have hoped the arrival of 2019 would offer a much needed fresh start, but reality has been very different as both it and India pick right up where they left off last year.
Problem: China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Doesn't Have a Gun
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Observers of the twin-engine stealth fighter long had speculated that the J-20 lacks a cannon. Photography of J-20s since the type's first flight in January 2011 hadn't revealed bulges or openings that might point to an internal gun. The J-20 hadn't appeared in public carrying an external gun pod. China's J-20 stealth fighter doesn't have a gun. That could be a problem for the Chinese air force. Observers of the twin-engine stealth fighter long had speculated that the J-20 lacks a cannon. Photography of J-20s since the type's first flight in January... more »
Political Parties are Treasonous
“All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party,… The post Political Parties are Treasonous appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Trump Has Millions In Licensing Fees/Royalities At Risk With Trump Towers Turkey
Trump’s company was paid as much as $10 million in licensing fees for Trump Towers Istanbul from 2014 to ca … Continue reading →
US Grand Jury Charges Two In Illegal Turkish Influence Scheme
From VOA News: “US Alleges Illegal Turkish Influence Scheme Last Updated: December 17, 2018 2:38 PM, by Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON … Continue reading →
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 2nd January 2019
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 […]
National Security Debates on the Border and Beyond
Two national security issues are casting a long shadow over 2019. By Mark Alexander ~ “The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by decency and […]
Facebook Apologizes After Banning Evangelist Franklin Graham
By Alexander Hall ~ Facebook has banned conservatives again, this time Rev. Franklin Graham, who heads Samaritan’s Purse. Facebook issued an official apology after banning iconic Graham (pictured) for 24 hours over a 2-year-old post. In mid-December, Franklin Graham, the son of American evangelist Billy Graham, accepted Facebook’s apology for the 24-hour-ban, but expressed suspicion […]
Platte River Power’s “Green” Folly
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ In the wacky game of power generating utilities going green, Colorado’s Platte River Power Authority is a true leader. Today they get 65 percent of their juice from coal, but their new green goal is to be “emissions free” by 2030. “Emissions free” refers to harmless CO2 emissions. As I […]
Will Russia, China, Turkey And India Drop the Dollar?
RT America Published on Jan 2, 2019 Rick Sanchez explains what happened to the US economy in the last month of 2018. According to economists it was historically bad, alongside volatility and uncertainty. Some countries are planning to no longer use the US dollar as a standard, but why? Former CFTC commissioner Bart Chilton, host of […]
Panpsychism is needed to quantify consciousness
Let me assume that you consider yourself conscious. Let me assume that you admit that there's nothing too special about yourself – i.e. that you are not a hardcore solipsist. It must make sense for other people to be considered conscious – objectively or at least subjectively. Now, is there something special about humans? From the scientific perspective, there is nothing qualitatively unique about the homo sapiens species – to think otherwise would mean to be anthropocentric which basically means to violate the lessons of Darwin's theory of evolution. All differences between humans ... more »
Positive trends 2018
So many positive trends continue unabated and the most important one is that we fell below one billion folks lacking electricity. We are truly entering the end game for the true elimination of poverty. This could have been done a long time ago but even without real economic insight we will soon get there. It is also true that we are converging toward a single uniform material culture in which all men and women participate equally. The onslaught of cheap Chinese manufactured goods will soon be matched by similar flows out of India. Informing all that is total access to the int... more »
EU dictatorsship
What we see here cannot stand. That is why we are seeing growing friction not necessarily between nations which amazingly are getting along fine now, but with the authoritarian impulse of the executive. This same crowd is what we call the DEEP STATE and it is clearly been brought under control in the USA by the true power of the people. The central problem exists everywhere simply the information age is finding them all out and we the people certainly dislike been dictated to by folks who are really just like us. The obvious solution is to establish the equivalent of an elected ... more »
Arctic Ice Volume Shames Climate Experts …Antarctic Stations Show Cooling, Not Warming
Of all the data we may have access to, it is this data that provides a natural bench line. Why we have never seen it before escapes me except it is likely that the global warming industry literally suppressed knowledge of it. This is the most basic science in which you discover a set of data generators clearly immune to disruptive effects of human activity. They are also the first to cast out if you intend data manipulation. From this we can zero out all known measured human drivers as simply unimportant except locally. Thus the whole post 98 cycle can be attributed to the El... more »
Ten Great Economic Myths
[image: rothbard.JPG] Worth a read as it really addresses the fallacy of looking at the BIG numbers. A 2% shift in unemployment means absolutely nothing to the unemployable whose real need is a subsidized training program that makes him employable for jobs he can see.Linking BIG numbers to a economic narrative has been going on forever. The real issue is actual freedom to participate equally in the economy. That is poorly implemented even now.Let us address agricultural field work. Today construction labor comes in at about $20.00 per hour. Minimum wage is at $10.00 per hour w... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* One party rule or two party rule, it's rarely really about solving problems, especially the problems of those that Washington condescendingly call "ordinary" Americans. It's all about maintaining the status quo for profit, and mucking it all up even more, while convincing the most people at election time that "I alone can fix it" when you have no intention of doing so because you're a sadistic sociopathic asshole. Jamming a stick in the spokes is what way too many politicians love to do. Too many of them run for office just to have the opportunity and the cash that migh... more »
'Rogue operators will not be tolerated': 'Illegal' chemical stockpiles prompt penalties review
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The Victorian Government orders a review into increased jail terms and fines to crack down on people illegally storing chemicals, after the discovery of several toxic stockpiles in Melbourne's north this week.
Bruny Island ferry queue causes 'hour-long waits', as police called in to direct traffic
Social media users complain about hour-long waits to board the ferry from Kettering, south of Hobart, to Bruny Island, after police were called in to manage traffic delays caused by the queues.
Kmart recalls toy quad bike after reports it 'caught fire' while charging
A popular Christmas gift is recalled by Kmart after a defect in some products caused parts of the children's toy to overheat, melt, or even catch fire.
Violent rapist on run in Victoria seen at Nowra on NSW coast
Police are on the hunt for two sex offenders, including a man who raped and stomped on a woman's head, leaving her with lifelong injuries.
Exploding bats, infected bodies and lipstick guns among the weirdest weapons in history
Although some weapons have changed the course of history and marked significant jumps in technology, some are only remembered as bizarre experiments and monuments to human ingenuity.
Family remembers 'cheeky rascal' who died in Naringal farm accident
Two-year-old Darcy Membrey, who died in a farm accident on Wednesday, is being remembered as a "cheeky little rascal".
Guns found under mattresses and lying in sheds leave police stunned
A six-week crackdown on firearms licences has revealed alarming levels of lax gun security, with many owners not storing guns in safes and others not checking on their weapons for decades.
Latest meningococcal death sparks calls for vaccinations in the NT
A Northern Territory woman dies from meningococcal disease, prompting calls for children as young as eight weeks old to get vaccinated.
Comedy great Sir Billy Connolly says he is 'near the end' and his life 'is slipping away'
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Legendary Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly has reportedly spoken frankly about his fight with Parkinson's disease in a new documentary series, saying he feels he is being prepared for "some other adventure which is over the hill".
Labor to scale back negative gearing despite housing downturn
Labor says it will not back down on its policy to abolish negative gearing for new investors if wins the next election, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says it is "the worst possible time for Labor's disastrous housing tax".
Paraglider walks away unscathed after surprise dust devil chews him up and spits him out
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Video emerges of the harrowing moment an experienced paraglider is torn through the air by a surprise dust devil in northern New South Wales.
'An overpriced lemon': State politicians, punters decry plan to merge NT and SA into Centralia
Country Liberal Party Opposition Leader Gary Higgins says the Northern Territory "fought long and hard for independence" and there's no way that should be given up to South Australia.
Low and middle-income Australians victims of tighter lending standards, business leaders warn
Banks are already behaving more conservatively and potential further changes to the rules around qualifying for a loan could impact those on low and middle incomes.
Former Brisbane Roar boss named as man who died in jet ski incident near Gold Coast
Former Socceroo Craig Moore tried to resuscitate Mark Kingsman, who died after falling from his jet ski near Queensland's South Stradbroke Island on Wednesday morning.
Australian-born terrorist cannot come here: Fijian PM
The Federal Government insists Islamic State poster boy Neil Prakash was a dual national and eligible to be stripped of his Australian citizenship. But the Pacific nation says Prakash "does not quality" and will not be allowed on Fijian soil, heightening a standoff between the two nations.
How do you pick a name for your baby? Try the supreme court judge test
Victoria's Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages releases the top 10 names for boys and girls in 2018. How popular will your child's name be at school?
Pujara the man again as Australia struggles through another tough day in Sydney
Australia endures another long day in the field, as India bats its way to 4-303 at the Sydney Cricket Ground after winning the toss for the third time this series.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 1 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: A new year … which means a very short red line. South / North
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 1-Jan-2019 Day 1
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
The “Catalan Question” (I)
The problem of Catalonia was left to be solved and the leading political forces of Spain were aware that the Catalans are the only organized ethnic group in the country. The Spainish government did not want to lose a region and had to do something special for the Catalans in order not to lose them. The post The “Catalan Question” (I) appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Tweets For Today
AFP - Defence Ministry: Niger Army Kills at Least 280 Boko Haram Militants - "Niger's army killed more than 280 Boko Haram militants near the southeast border with Nigeria in days of land and air raids, the defence ministry said." https://t.co/gVUnRm99Ln pic.twitter.com/ldrdGdZrpM — Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) January 3, 2019 Nasa's New Horizons: 'Snowman' shape of distant Ultima Thule revealed https://t.co/g1QZXjzL2i — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 2, 2019 BREAKING: The lunar explorer Chang'e 4 touched down at 10:26 a.m. Beijing time, making the first-ever landing on ... more »
Crucial federal food safety inspections, recalls, investigations continue despite partial shutdown of government
Here’s the situation regarding food safety on Day 13 of the partial government shutdown: As yet, there are no worries. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are operating because their budgets went through the regular appropriations process. Also, there are the about 2,700 state and local health departments that do the frontline surveillance... Continue Reading
Listeria infections fall in England and Wales; Europe sees increase
The number of listeriosis cases in 2017 in England and Wales dropped to its lowest level for at least a decade, according to Public Health England (PHE). A total of 135 Listeria infections were reported which represented a 17.7 percent decline compared to the average number (164) in the previous six years (2010-2016). The highest... Continue Reading
‘Customer’ finds Listeria in Oskri Organics’ product; recall initiated
Oskri Organics Corp. is recalling tahini butter and sunflower butter, saying a “customer” randomly tested one of the products and found Listeria monocytogenes. Oskri did not indicate whether the customer was a consumer or a business entity. The “customer” notified operators of the Lake Mills, WI, food company on Dec. 18 about the positive test... Continue Reading
EU labs earn high marks on Salmonella typing test
A quality control test on Salmonella typing has revealed positive results among European laboratories. National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) of the 28 European Union member states were able to assign the correct name to 98 percent of the strains tested. The objective of the test in November 2017 was to evaluate whether the typing of Salmonella... Continue Reading
Picture Of The Day
Brazil's new President Jair Bolsonaro gestures as he addresses the crowd after receiving the presidential sash from outgoing President Michel Temer at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Brazil's Bolsonaro takes office* (Reuters).
January 3rd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #714
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday January 3rd – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
The U.S. Navy Is Hoping That Drones Would Fill A Gap In Aircraft Carrier Defenses
Boeing conducts an MQ-25 deck-handling demonstration at its facility in St. Louis, Missouri, in January 2018. US Navy/Boeing *Business Insider:* *The US Navy's carriers have a gaping hole in their defenses against a growing threat, and drones may soon fill it* * The US military is gearing up for a conflict with a comparable adversary. * At sea, this means countering new threats to aircraft carriers and to their air wings. * The US Navy retired one of its main anti-submarine hunters a decade ago and may need a new kind of aircraft to replace it. The return of great-power competition... more »
Tweets For Today
AFP - Defence Ministry: Niger Army Kills at Least 280 Boko Haram Militants - "Niger's army killed more than 280 Boko Haram militants near the southeast border with Nigeria in days of land and air raids, the defence ministry said." https://t.co/gVUnRm99Ln pic.twitter.com/ldrdGdZrpM — Small Wars Journal (@smallwars) January 3, 2019 Nasa's New Horizons: 'Snowman' shape of distant Ultima Thule revealed https://t.co/g1QZXjzL2i — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 2, 2019 BREAKING: The lunar explorer Chang'e 4 touched down at 10:26 a.m. Beijing time, making the first-ever landing on ... more »
Chinese spacecraft reveals a side of the moon you've never seen before
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The Chinese National Space Agency lands a spacecraft on the far side of the Moon for the first time — part of an ambitious push to explore its resources and potential as a space base.
Netflix begs fans not to do #birdboxchallenge
Just In - 23 hours ago
The streaming service releases a statement after hit movie Bird Box inspires the latest internet craze and has people attempting to do things blind folded.
Wild Eyes yacht find prompts emotional reaction from former sailor Abby Sunderland
American former sailor Abby Sunderland said her "heart skipped a beat" upon hearing her abandoned yacht Wild Eyes was found off the coast of South Australia.
Cuomo the Elder: Joe Has What It Takes to Be Your President
New York Gov. Cuomo the Elder (D-NY) the second generation, coattail riding, liberal BS artist said that former Vice President *Joe Biden is the most credible of all* the potential unannounced Democratic presidential candidates that may will be running in 2020. *Biden- Always There with Trusted **Advice* "The main issue for Democrats is not going to be the articulation of the negative, it is going to be the articulation of the positive, and credibility. Of all the names that are out there, I think Joe Biden has the best case … because he brings most of the secret ingredient you n... more »
The Nature Of Conservatism Explains The Profound Corruption Of The Republican Party
*Posted in a MAGA/GOP corner of Reddit yesterday* Don't bet on anything more coming out of this beyond what came out of the no-follow-through-kvetching we got from Flake, Sasse and Corker but on New Year's Day the *Washington Post* published an OpEd by Senator-elect Mitt Romney (R-UT) reminding readers that "Trump was not my choice for the Republican presidential nomination" and that "on balance, his conduct over the past two years, particularly his actions this month, is evidence that the president has not risen to the mantle of the office." And yet his party-- particularly Senate ... more »
Freeze warnings for both Tucson and Phoenix
Actually looks like the entire state will be freezing all the way to the Mexican border. Dropping to 25F (-3.9C) in Tucson. Much, much colder in northern parts of the state https://www.weather.gov/twc/ Thanks to Kenneth Lund for this link The post Freeze warnings for both Tucson and Phoenix appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Democrat Leadership: Pelosi, Hoyer, Schumer and Durbin Discuss Resistance Effort to Stop Border Security Funding…
Incoming House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Dick Durbin discuss their democrat plan to re-open government while simultaneously keeping the open-border priorities in place. The basic political position of the professional … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “The Remembering”
Neil H, “The Remembering” - https://www.youtube.com/
"Universe: Journey from Earth to the Edge of the Cosmos"
"Universe: Journey from Earth to the Edge of the Cosmos" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIxAPFYDsnQ
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Across the heart of the Virgo Cluster of Galaxies lies a striking string of galaxies known as Markarian's Chain. The chain, pictured above, is highlighted on the upper right with two large but featureless lenticular galaxies, M84 and M86. Prominent to their lower left is a pair of interacting galaxies known as The Eyes. *Click image for larger size.* The home Virgo Cluster is the nearest cluster of galaxies, contains over 2000 galaxies, and has a noticeable gravitational pull on the galaxies of the Local Group of Galaxies surrounding our Milky Way Galaxy. The center of the Virgo C... more »
Chet Raymo, “We Are Such Stuff...”
*“We Are Such Stuff...”* by Chet Raymo “Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises, Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight, and hurt not. Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments Will hum about mine ears, and sometimes voices, That, if I then had wak'd after long sleep, Will make me sleep again.” "Caliban is talking to Stephano and Trinculo in Shakespeare's “Tempest”, telling them not to be "afeard" of the mysterious place they find themselves, an island seemingly beset with magic, strangeness, ineffable presences. And you and I, and, yes, all of us, find ourselves inexplicably th... more »
"The Web Gallery Of Art"
"Welcome to the Gallery! Containing over 46,000 images the Web Gallery of Art is a virtual museum and searchable database of European fine arts from 11th to 19th centuries. It was started in 1996 as a topical site of the Renaissance art, originated in the Italian city-states of the 14th century and spread to other countries in the 15th and 16th centuries. Intending to present Renaissance art as comprehensively as possible, the scope of the collection was later extended to show its Medieval roots as well as its evolution to Baroque and Rococo via Mannerism. Encouraged by the feedback... more »
"Al Swearengen’s Take On Misfortune" STRONG LANGUAGE ALERT!
*"Al Swearengen’s Take On Misfortune"* *STRONG LANGUAGE ALERT!* “Pain, or damage, don’t end the world- or despair or f***in’ beatings. The world ends when you’re dead. Until then, you’ve got more punishment in store. Stand it like a man- and give some back.” “Al Swearengen,” Ian McShane’s character in “Deadwood” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Q7YRDL90E "In life you have to do a lot of things you don't ****ing want to do. Many times, that's what the **** life is... one vile ****ing task after another.” - “Al Swearengen”, Ian McShane's character in “Deadwood”
"The Road to New Beginnings: Completion"
*"The Road to New Beginnings: Completion"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Just as new beginnings are important, so is honoring the experience of closure. Life is a collage of beginnings and endings that run together like still-wet paint. Yet before we can begin any new phase in life, we must sometimes first achieve closure to the current stage we are in. That’s because many of life’s experiences call for closure. Often, we cannot see the significance of an event or importance of a lesson until we have reached closure. Or, we may have completed a certain phase in life or path of le... more »
"Do Something..."
"You're alive. Do something. The directive in life, the moral imperative was so uncomplicated. It could be expressed in single words, not complete sentences. It sounded like this: Look. Listen. Choose. Act." - Barbara Hall
Former CIA Officers Dount That Paul Whelan Arrested In Russia Is A Spy
Paul Whelan at the Kremlin in Moscow in 2006. U.S. Marine Corps *NBC: **Former CIA officers doubt American arrested in Russia was a spy* Russian intelligence services likely charged Paul Whelan as a spy to use him as a bargaining chip, say two former CIA officers. The ex-Marine detained in Moscow on spying charges does not fit the blueprint of U.S. espionage in Russia, and is more likely a pawn in an effort to seek leverage over the U.S., intelligence and diplomatic veterans told NBC News Wednesday. "Knowing what we know, if we had to make a bet, I would say this is (Russian presi... more »
The people of Earth have a responsibility to maintain the equilibrium of their planet.
* I* have desired to be remembered by you. I have desired that you might sense my presence within your heart, knowing that I am there with you. And I would know the communion of your soul with my own when she is fused unto my sacred heart. To that end I would speak to you, beloved, of certain events surrounding my crucifixion and my resurrection. Sometime after I emerged from the sepulcher I joined two disciples on the road to Emmaus but they did not recognize me, as the scriptures record. And they constrained me to tarry with them and so I went into the village with them. ... more »
“Sustainable” fuels unlikely to replace hydrocarbons for air travel
By Steve Goreham: If "sustainable" aviation fuels are adopted, the scale of the capacity required would be huge. The post “Sustainable” fuels unlikely to replace hydrocarbons for air travel appeared first on CFACT.
Young climate advocates are being seriously misled to believe that their legal action will benefit their cause. It will not.
“The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in a Dec. 26 ruling largely missed by major media outlets. The court granted DOJ’s petition for interlocutory appeal that decreases the chances of the climate lawsuit going to … Continue reading →
President Trump Voices His Disapproval Over Former Defense Secretary Mattis Handling Of The Afghan War
*The Hill:* *Trump claims he 'essentially fired' Mattis, knocks US military strategy* President Trump on Wednesday claimed that he "essentially" fired former Defense Secretary James Mattis, and criticized U.S. military leadership during his first Cabinet meeting of 2019. Asked about the ongoing war in Afghanistan, Trump expressed disapproval with the U.S. performance there despite the hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding appropriated for defense over the past two years. "Gen. Mattis was so thrilled," Trump said of the funding. "But what's he done for me? How's ... more »
US finally appoints an ambassador to Australia
In one of its last acts before a new Congress is sworn in, the US Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador to Australia.
'Beloved' Scientologist stabbed to death trying to remove teen from Church's HQ
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A 24-year-old employee, believed to be a Taiwanese man, is dead after being stabbed in the neck with a knife at the Church of Scientology's headquarters in Sydney.
Aged care worker accused of five 'horrendous' assaults in dementia ward
A woman who worked at a NSW nursing home has been charged over the alleged abuse of five residents, which police have described as "unfathomable".
'Simply the best': Hulk Hogan, The Rock pay tribute to 'the voice of wrestling'
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Eugene 'Mean Gene' Okerlund, who became a household name among generations of wrestling fans for his deadpan interviews of pro wrestling superstars like 'Macho Man' Randy Savage and Hulk Hogan, dies aged 76.
'Greatly exaggerated': Olivia Newton-John laughs off reports she has just weeks left to live
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The four-time Grammy winner denies reports she is seriously unwell with only weeks to live in a video posted to her social media pages.
Italian gallery demands return of painting stolen by Nazis
One of the world's most famous art galleries is demanding the return of a painting stolen by Nazi troops back in World War II, but the family who has it say they won't give it back unless they're compensated.
Cathay Pacific to honour $23,000 fares accidentally sold for $1,500
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A lucky few will experience premium air travel for a fraction of the usual cost as Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific says it will honour first- and business-class tickets mistakenly sold for the price of economy fares.
US teenager charged with murder after egg-throwing prank ends in woman's death
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The boy was driving a car filled with teenagers who were egging other vehicles. When another driver gave chase, he allegedly ran a red light, killing a 45-year-old woman.
Compensation offer as rain sparks fires across Perth, blacking out 14,000 homes
Thousands of people are left without power after light rain combines with dust to trigger fires on electricity poles across Perth's metropolitan area.
Afternoon thunderstorm could be 'saving grace' as temperatures head towards 39C in Tasmania: BOM
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A total fire ban will be in place for most of Tasmania from early Friday morning, with hot windy conditions tipped and temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius in some parts.
'It's upsetting': Bestjet nightmare as woman loses $16,000 on dream trip
Cheryl Hendy spent big dollars on airfares with Bestjet before the company folded — but it's losing the chance to take her sister to Paris to celebrate five years in remission from breast cancer that's most upsetting.
Did Florida State Rep. Kimberly Daniels Once Say, ‘I Thank God for Slavery’?
The Jacksonville Democrat's pronouncements as a preacher came under intense scrutiny in 2018.
AGW is a political matter and not a science matter
“The primary agenda behind AGW is world government, resource control, and population reduction.” – Tom O ___________ AGW is a political matter and not a science matter Tom O When you have no “evidence” beyond what is spewed by computer programs and the only “evidence” that can be seen by science investigation concludes the opposite, ... Read moreAGW is a political matter and not a science matter The post AGW is a political matter and not a science matter appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Outlines New Rules for 116th Congressional Session – Includes Schedule for Process of Trump Impeachment…
Remember when we warned [November 8th, 2018] that a convergence of left-wing groups, activists, DNC donors and specifically the Lawfare team, would align with (and meet) incoming Democrat leadership to construct a road-map for the “resistance” priorities? Well, exactly that … Continue reading →
Reporter Quits NBC Citing Network’s Support For Endless War
A journalist with NBC has resigned from the network with a statement which highlights the immense resistance that ostensibly liberal mass media outlets have to antiwar narratives, skepticism of US military agendas, and any movement in the opposite direction of endless military expansionism. “January 4 is […]
there is always a circumstance that presents the wye (Y) of decision
*According* to *The Masters and Their Retreats* by M & E Prophet, 2003, 12 pagodas surround the central golden dome pagoda of the Temple of Mercy near Beijing presided over by Kuan Yin, each pagoda focusing the yin-yang of the 12 Hierarchies of the Sun. Before an ivory-carved altar a golden urn contains the mercy-flame. ……………………………………………………………..……................... * Somehow*, somewhere upon the planet there is always a circumstance that presents the wye (Y) of decision, of discrimination--the right hand or the left, the high road or the low road, the ascending or descending spir... more »
A book review in Forreston, 1949
[image: book club (2)] At least I think it was 1949. . . that’s the year the book was published. This book was made into a movie in 1952 starring Cary Grant and Betsy Drake. I don’t think I read any of those books she recommended, but I do remember Jimmy Lewis who had a wonderful voice and white blond hair, and Davis Folkerts, a precocious piano player. Davis must have been about 10 years old when he performed for the ladies. He retired as professor of music from Central College in Pella, IA, in 2017 and was still playing the organ at 79. He learned to play the instrument in t... more »
Top 5 Countries Opting to Ditch US Dollar & The Reasons Behind Their Move
Top 5 Countries Opting to Ditch US Dollar & The Reasons Behind Their Move by https://www.rt.com/ The past year was full of events that inevitably split the global geopolitical space into two camps: those who still support using US currency as a universal financial tool, and those who are turning their back on the greenback. – […]
Lobe: The Role of the Weekly Standard, Devoted to Israel, in Promoting War
Lobe: The Role of the Weekly Standard, Devoted to Israel, in Promoting War by Jim Lobe, Lobelog, “On Boys, Frogs, And The Weekly Standard”, via https://israelpalestinenews.org/ Pro-Israel neocons at the Weekly Standard, Project for a New American Century, & Wall Street Journal promoted disastrous U.S. invasions… – … The meaning is pretty clear (and its application to U.S. policy […]
Day of Reckoning Approaches: The Math Is Finally Catching Up To Big Government
RonPaulLibertyReport Published on Dec 28, 2018 It’s been reported that (just) the interest payments on the U.S. government’s debt will be larger than Medicaid in less than 2 years, and larger than the military budget in 6 years. The math is finally catching up with the big government. Supply & Demand is finally catching up to […]
Patriots Are At DEFCON 1: Deep State Cabal Must Be Completely Destroyed And Here’s the Targeted Hit List
Lionel Nation Published on Jan 1, 2019 “The Plan is for the United States to rule the world. The overt theme is unilateralism, but it is ultimately a story of domination. It calls for the United States to maintain its overwhelming superiority and prevent new rivals from rising up to challenge it on the world stage. […]
Gold, Silver & Currency Crisis 2019
SGTreport Published on Jan 1, 2019 To date, we have escaped a currency crisis in the West, but given rising debt levels and increasingly illiquid banks, how much longer can the good times last? Are gold, silver & precious metals mining stocks poised to finally rise toward their true value in 2019? Keith Neumeyer, CEO of […]
Wall Street Journal Shreds Washington Post Trump Coverage: ‘Undermines the Credibility of the Press’
Wall Street Journal Shreds Washington Post Trump Coverage: ‘Undermines the Credibility of the Press’ by Jon Levine, https://www.thewrap.com/ “These reporters can’t even begin a news account of a presidential visit to a military base,” the Wall Street Journal editorial page says. – The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page offered a feisty Boxing Day pieceon Wednesday lashing into the […]
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