While backtracking on a flood of Russian visits, I ended up at XYMPHORA
Sartorial forensics
Fears of US-Backed 'Coup' in Motion as Trump Recognizes Venezuela Opposition Lawmaker as 'Interim President':
Why France's Yellow Vest Protests Have Been Ignored by the US 'Resistance':
Economic Analysis of Medicare for All:
This Onion headline is absolutely true: "Howard Schultz Considering Independent Presidential Run After Finding No Initial Support Among Any Voter Groups
Merkley Calls for FBI Perjury Probe into Homeland Secretary Nielsen After Child Detention Memo Leaked
Sounds like fun - and a candidate to be followed
Jurassic Pork, who lost a blog some years back due to an excess of candor...well...it isn't pretty
Sartorial forensics
Heavy-handed
There's some extra-sweet 'journalism' being committed these days.
Some of the sidebar stuff looked good too
U.S. Military Says It Has a “Light Footprint” in Africa. These Documents Show a Vast Network of Bases. - *The U.S. military has long insisted that it maintains a “light footprint” in Africa, and there have been reports of proposed drawdowns in special operat...
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US ‘Regime Changes’: The Historical Record - We will proceed to examine the consequences and impact of US intervention in Venezuela over the past half century. We will then turn to examine the success...
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Trumpphelia – episode 87: Ain’t Intelligence great for a peeping tom? - “Trump said he wanted to maintain a military presence, despite saying the invasion of Iraq was ‘one of the greatest mistakes that our country has ever made...
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Beyak Full Of It On Residential Schools - Last month, Senator Lynn Beyak harshly criticized the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) on the impacts of the residential schools o...
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Avedon's Sideshow
Why France's Yellow Vest Protests Have Been Ignored by the US 'Resistance':
Economic Analysis of Medicare for All:
This Onion headline is absolutely true: "Howard Schultz Considering Independent Presidential Run After Finding No Initial Support Among Any Voter Groups
Merkley Calls for FBI Perjury Probe into Homeland Secretary Nielsen After Child Detention Memo Leaked
Sounds like fun - and a candidate to be followed
Jurassic Pork, who lost a blog some years back due to an excess of candor...well...it isn't pretty
So, here's the situation...
10:00 pm MSTThese McCarthyite Accusations Benefit No One And Harm Everyone
In response to the reprehensible NBC hit piece we discussed the other day in which Hawaii congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard was smeared as a darling of the Russian government, journalist Glenn Greenwald published an article documenting the astonishing amount of journalistic malpractice […]
Federal Prosecutors Subpoena Trump’s Inaugural Committee
Federal prosecutors in New York have issued a subpoena seeking documents from Donald Trump's inaugural committee, furthering a federal inquiry into a fund that has faced mounting scrutiny into how it raised and spent its money.
Was a 7-Year-Old Boy Killed for Not Memorizing Bible Verses?
Reports on a grisly April 2018 death in Wisconsin noted that the victim was being "punished" by his guardian.
Was Miriam Adelson Honored for Donating Money to Help Trump Aides with Legal Expenses?
The honor Adelson received, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, is considered the highest civilian award.
Empathy suits that simulate elderly challenges used to train aged care workers
As questions around the aged care sector continue ahead of next week's hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Adelaide, the ACH Group is hoping to build carer empathy through a new program.
Gwyneth Paltrow and her controversial health claims are coming to Netflix
Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness company Goop, which is known for making unfounded health claims on products it sells, will be getting its own Netflix show focused on physical and spiritual wellness.
Pre-shift smoko ruled an 'enforced break' in workers compensation case
The case of a McDonald's worker who broke her leg during a roof-top smoko could end up having far-reaching implications for workers whose bosses make them turn up before their official clocking-on time.
Man jailed for 'appalling' shotgun attack on sex worker
An 89-year-old Melbourne man who fired a double-barrelled shotgun at a sex worker who rejected him, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail.
How does a bee see? We built a camera to find out
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By learning how bees see and make decisions, it's possible to improve our understanding of how best to work with them to manage our essential resources, write Adrian Dyer and Tanya Latty.
Banks win from 'disappointing' royal commission report, shares surge
The big banks and wealth managers are rallying hard on the share market as traders digest a royal commission report that has been described by one leading analyst as a "clear win for the banks".
Body found in Alice Springs stormwater drain
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Police are describing the man's death as suspicious and are investigating the crime scene on Larapinta Road.
'What hell feels like': Cambodia failing acid attack victims, report says
The attacks are typically aimed at a person's face and "the acid quickly eats through eyes, ears, skin, and bone". Victims of such traumatic events are entitled to free healthcare, but new evidence shows that's not happening.
A porn star's suicide reveals a dark truth about the industry — and us
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August Ames found herself the target of a Twitter storm. A day later, she was dead. But there's more to this story than "cyber-bullying".
Trump spends 60 per cent of his working hours on 'executive time', acccording to leaked schedule
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The schedule published by a US news website shows Mr Trump spent more than half of his time in unspecified executive time in the Oval Office rather than in scheduled meetings and other activities.
'He's never been a bipartisan president': What to expect from Trump's SOTU speech
One analyst says the US President's State of the Union address will be a chance for him to reset the agenda heading into the 2020 elections, but a sudden surge of bipartisanship seems like a stretch, writes Zoe Daniel.
Light plane crashes into Sunshine Coast backyard
Witnesses say they saw the six-seater aircraft hit trees in a nearby nature strip before crash-landing in a backyard, where the pilot was able to climb out of the wreckage.
Dead Hand: This Might Be Russia's Scariest Doomsday Weapon
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* This system would automatically launch missiles—without the need for a human to push the button—during a nuclear attack. *Here's what we know. * Russia has a knack for developing weapons that—at least on paper—are terrifying: nuclear-powered cruise missiles, robot subs with 100-megaton warheads. Perhaps the most terrifying was a Cold War doomsday system that would automatically launch missiles—without the need for a human to push the button—during a nuclear attack. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* But the system, known as "Perimeter... more »
The U.S. Navy Has Big Plans to Use Deadly "Swarms". Here's How It Works.
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The U.S. Navy is beginning to arm surface drone boats with guns, rockets and mobile missiles to overwhelm enemies with swarming attacks, protect sailors at farther stand-off ranges and coordinate maritime strikes across dispersed areas of ocean. The US Navy is beginning to arm surface drone boats with guns, rockets and mobile missiles to overwhelm enemies with swarming attacks, protect sailors at farther stand-off ranges and coordinate maritime strikes across dispersed areas of ocean. The concept is to call upon newer levels of autonomy enabling weapon... more »
Jerusalem Archbishop: ‘Everything Palestinian is Targeted by Israel’s Occupation’
Jerusalem Archbishop: ‘Everything Palestinian is Targeted by Israel’s Occupation’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Palestinian Archbishop of Jerusalem’s Greek Orthodox Church, Atallah Hanna, said yesterday that “everything Palestinian in Jerusalem is targeted by the Israeli occupation”. – During a meeting with a delegation from Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders, MSF), Hanna explained the dangers threatening Palestinians’ existence and identity […]
What The Establishment MSM Is Not Telling You About The Next Conflict
WeAreChange Published on Feb 3, 2019 In this video, we give you the latest breaking news on the situation in Venezuela and why the Trump administration says Maduro must go! end
It’s OK for US to Interfere in Venezuela… It’s for a Good Cause… Right?
RT Published on Feb 4, 2019 Every so often, you may have noticed, the media – much of it – lose their minds. They become obsessed. Crazed. Fixated on something to the point of madness. And it’s happening again… end
NBC News Exposed ‘Reporting’ Pure Propaganda On Gabbard’s Russia Links From Disinfo-Democrat
NBC News Exposed ‘Reporting’ Pure Propaganda On Gabbard’s Russia Links From Disinfo-Democrat by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Collusion, right under your nose… In December, a Democratic operative who hatched a Russian “false flag” scheme against Republican Roy Moore in last year’s Alabama special election promoted his own propaganda on the dubious “Hamilton 68” website – which purports to track Russian “bot” activity, […]
‘R’ is for… Democrat? CNN Labels Virginia Governor ‘Republican’ in Segment on KKK Photo
‘R’ is for… Democrat? CNN Labels Virginia Governor ‘Republican’ in Segment on KKK Photo by https://www.rt.com/ A Democrat with a racist past? That fact might be too far from the mainstream line for CNN, so they labeled Virginia Governor Ralph Northam a ‘Republican’ when reporting on his apology for a past racist photo. – Northam is […]
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Defends Bill Allowing Abortion During Labor
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Defends Bill Allowing Abortion During Labor by Jessica Chasmar, https://www.washingtontimes.com/ Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday defended a proposed bill that would allow abortion up until the moment of childbirth. – Virginia Democratic Del. Kathy Tran, chief sponsor of the Repeal Act, sparked headlines this week after she said her bill, which seeks to repeal […]
Remove The Globalist Systems, Then Control The Central Bank
X22Report Published on Feb 4, 2019 US Factory order tumbled in November, GM is looking to layoff 4000 employees to restructure, the car manufacture has been channel stuffing for years making it look like they were doing much better than they really were, now it is starting to show in the data and car sales are […]
THE DEVIL INCARNATE — Liz Crokin
SGTreport Published on Feb 3, 2019 Liz Crokin returns to discuss the latest outrages including the pedo horrors of Oprah’s friend ‘John of God’ and the Moloch level of child sacrifice in New York state, known as 9th month abortions. end
Hezbollah Warns: ‘If Israel Wants to Launch a War, We are Ready’
Hezbollah Warns: ‘If Israel Wants to Launch a War, We are Ready’ by https://sputniknews.com/ Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of being an Iranian “proxy,” and claimed the group had taken control of the newly formed Lebanese government. The claims were made amid ongoing tensions over a network of tunnels found on the Lebanese-Israeli […]
Intelligence Officials Around Trump Push President Towards Destructive Path
The Duran Published on Feb 2, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 72. RT CrossTalk host Peter Lavelle and The Duran’s Alex Christoforou take a quick look at US President Donald Trump’s shifting position on whether he agrees with his Intelligence team’s assessment of various threats to American hegemony. – American Intelligence chiefs presented an update […]
Did Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Say it Was ‘Wrong’ for Billionaires to Exist?
A conservative group fashioned a meme out of comments the Democratic Congresswoman made in January 2019. Was it fair and accurate?
Racist History of Blackface Began in the 1830s
Civil rights organizations have publicly condemned blackface for decades, saying it dehumanizes blacks by introducing and reinforcing racial stereotypes.
Trump to Call for Unity, Face Skepticism in State of Union
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said the president would use his address "to call for an end to the politics of resistance, retribution."
Did a Worker Smash His Boss’ Mercedez Benz After Not Being Paid for Several Months?
Everyone loves a good workplace revenge story, true or otherwise.
Patient of the Week: Guadalupe Murrelet
On January 6, a small, unusual bird was found stowing away on a boat bound for the Port of Los Angeles and was brought into our L.A. wildlife center for care. Little did the rescuer know that the bird he had found was an endangered Guadalupe Murrelet. Guadalupe Murrelets were once considered the same species […]
The US and China—more alike than you think
Here’s the Financial Times: Caught in the middle is Silicon Valley. Many US technology companies are concerned that China is using unfair and even illicit tactics to get ahead. But there are also rampant fears that the Trump administration’s approach could backfire. When the export controls notice was released, US technology lobbyists in Washington were at […] The post The US and China—more alike than you think appeared first on Econlib.
New U.S. Sanctions Are Crippling Venezuela's Oil Exports
The oil tanker Caspian Galaxy sits anchored near Amuay beach, in Punto Fijo, Venezuela. REUTERS/Stringer *Reuters*: *Armada of tankers with Venezuelan oil forms in U.S. Gulf: sources, data* HOUSTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A flotilla loaded with about 7 million barrels of Venezuelan oil has formed in the Gulf of Mexico, some holding cargoes bought ahead of the latest U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and others whose buyers are weighing who to pay, according to traders, shippers and Refinitiv Eikon data. The Trump administration’s move to impose sanctions last week was meant to undercu... more »
Happy Waitangi Day?
Why all the whinging? We say Merry Christmas; we wish a Happy New Year; we might even wish our friends “a great long weekend.” I’ve heard friends say things like “Happy 4th of July!” and even “Happy Australia Day!” So how come nobody here ever says anything like “Happy Waitangi Day”? You’d think we would. There are many worse places on the planet to to wake up, and there are very few that are better. And the symbol this day commemorates, the only day we actually do celebrate the birth of this great little country, played some part in its creation. We celebrate the signing of a T... more »
HAVE YOU TRIED TREATING THEM AS PEOPLE?
I'm gobsmacked and overwhelmed by the news coming out of Virginia, so instead I'd like to address Jill Abramson's *Washington Post* op-ed "Will the Media Ever Figure Out How to Cover Trump?," because her critique suggests to me that *she* hasn't figured out how Trump -- or, more specifically, Trump's base -- should be covered. Abramson writes: The news media’s collective shock that Donald Trump won in 2016 was evidence of how out of touch most reporters were with the less affluent, less educated, rural parts of the country, where white voter rage galvanized into votes that made him... more »
Virginia Lt. Governor Claims Sex Assault Charges Against Him Come from Racist Virginia Governor…
In the last week Virginia politics went from sad, to weird, to flat-out bizarre. The current Governor, Ralph Northam, has been outlined as a racist supporter of infanticide and everyone is calling for him to step down. Today, the current … Continue reading →
Decepticon Mitch Fires Trump Impeachment Warning with U.S. Senate Demand to Keep Troops in Afghanistan/Syria…
The front-story is that Mitch McConnell organized his Decepticon coalition to warn President Trump not to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan and Syria. However, the more true back-story is McConnell warning President Trump that he has assembled his impeachment coalition. … Continue reading →
Urgent Alert Leonard Peltier
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Renae Lawrence sentenced over police pursuit
Convicted Bali Nine drug smuggler, Renae Lawrence, has avoided a prison sentence for stealing a car and leading police on a high-speed car chase in 2005.
NRL declares Ben Barba will never 'be welcomed back'
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The NRL says there is "no place" for Ben Barba in rugby league after its integrity unit find he was involved in a physical altercation with his partner.
Stockbroker's blunt advice you might not want to hear after the banking inquiry
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As the fallout from the banking royal commission continues, stockbroker Marcus Padley has delivered a blunt message for those who find finance too confusing: grow up.
Footy umpires want tougher penalties for unruly spectators after being 'sworn at and spat on'
A stoush between the governing body of Territory AFL and its own umpire league is continuing, following calls for harsher penalties for those who abuse umpires.
Spotify killed the record store: Cult music shop 78 Records closes its doors
78 Records, a fixture of Perth's music scene since 1971, announces it will close next month, with owners blaming the rise of streaming services and a general retail downturn in the city for its demise.
Queensland floods unlikely to aid Murray-Darling Basin waterways
Record rainfall in northern Queensland is unlikely to make its way into the Murray-Darling Basin to replenish thirsty waterways, according to officials, with Lake Eyre most likely to benefit.
Michelle Guthrie, ABC ordered to mediate over dismissal
A Federal Court judge tells Michelle Guthrie and the national broadcaster to go to mediation over an "adverse action" claim sparked by the former ABC managing director's sacking last year.
Snake in a drain: Eastern brown snake pops up in kitchen sink
A snake eager for a bite to eat finds its way into the kitchen sink of an Adelaide home.
RBA keeps rates on hold despite slowing economy and crumbling retail sales
The decision to leave rates on hold was not a surprise, but the alarming fall in retail sales in December increases the likelihood the RBA will have to significantly downgrade its optimistic forecasts for the economy.
Light plane crashes into Sunshine Coast backyard
Witnesses say they saw the six-seater aircraft hit trees in a nearby nature strip before crash-landing in a backyard, where the pilot was able to climb out of the wreckage.
Museum curators take the bite out of Banksy's shredder
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Banksy's partially destroyed Girl with Balloon, renamed Love is in the Bin, is on show at Germany's Frieder Burda Museum, with the shredder hidden in its frame an essential — but disabled — feature of the prankster artist's work.
US teen arrested for 'sexual extortion' of young Australian girls
An 18-year-old is arrested in the US state of Arizona after two Australian girls, aged 13 and 14, came forward accusing him of exploitation after they shared inappropriate photographs.
China Sees Itself As A Nation That Is Breaking Away From A Century Of Humiliation
Xi Jinping takes a public oath of allegiance to the Constitution in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 17, 2018. Xi was elected Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China earlier Saturday at the ongoing first session of the 13th National People's Congress, the national legislature. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) *Christian Heller, RCD*: *South China Sea: China Breaks From a Century of Humiliation* *“Unless one is intimately aware of this Chinese historical experience, one cannot comprehend what motivates Chin... more »
The State of Our Disunion
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
Donald Trump says his State of the Union address on Tuesday evening will be about “unification”.... more »
President Tulsi?
An old friend of mine called the other day to say she wanted to congratulate me on the post I wrote exposing Tulsi Gabbard as a fraud a couple of years ago and that she planned to send it around her social media circles. I told her two things, first that I had written dozens of posts exposing Tulsi as a fraud so I was unsure which one she meant and second, that I had had an opportunity to sit down and speak with Tulsi at length recently and that I am less likely to express antipathy towards her and more likely to listen to what she has to say with an open mind. I noted that Prami... more »
Sex Education and Women´s Health
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Feb 04 (IPS) - Is there a connection between sex education, gender equality and promiscuity? On this website, Fabiana Fraysinnet recently denounced a Brazilian crusade against sex education conducted by conservative and religious sectors. Such initiatives are common in several other countries, where politicians and religious leaders accuse sexual education of blurring boundaries between male and female and thus foment homosexuality and transsexualism, as well as a moral relativism undermining family structures and adherence to religious guidance and dogma. Read t... more »
Financial Crash Bandits Run Wild Under Trump Presidency
From Public Citizen: https://www.citizen.org/media/press-releases/financial-crash-bandits-run-wild-under-trump-presidency “Financial Crash Bandits Run Wild Under Trump Presidency Trump DOJ Gave Big Bank Violators a Slap … Continue reading →
Dr. Gerald Griffin: A High Note in Neuroscience
Dr. Gerald Griffin developed a deep interest in biology as a teenager growing up in Opelika, Alabama, where he also excelled in swimming, Taekwondo and music and toured Europe in college with the United States Collegiate Wind Band.
Bennett College Raises $8.2M, Looks to Move Forward
Bennett College has exceeded its $5 million #StandWithBennett campaign goal, raising $8.2 million in 55 days in the fight to save its Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation.
A homemaker is one who draws the fires of aum of the Central Sun
The purpose of man and woman in the Aquarian age is to find the leadership within as principle of the Godhead--as Father, as Mother. There is no competition between these orbs of consciousness; there is a fusion of these orbs that each one might give birth to Christ. Women of today must lead the way, pave the way, show forth mastery of the divine feminine within them; they must have freedom to raise the energy of their chakras to release the light. They must show forth leadership in the return to the all-seeing Eye of God, in the return to Eden not only in allegory but in actua... more »
Barbara Ehrenreich Tweets about Marie Kondo Widely Condemned
Ehrenreich is a prominent liberal who writes often about the working class, notably in the best-selling "Nickel and Dimed."
The State of the Union: These Are Dangerous Times, and the Government Is To Blame
By John W. Whitehead “As I look at America today, I am not afraid to say that I am afraid.”—Bertram Gross, Friendly Fascism: The New...more »
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “The Storm”; Playlist
Yanni, “The Storm”; Playlist- let it play! with Samvel Yervinyan, Victor Espinola, and Sayaka Katsui - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKA-3Qh6iFw
Are 150+ Letters from Doctors and Scientists Enough to Convince Schools to Replace Harmful WiFi with Wired Internet?
By B.N. Frank Seriously – 150+ letters. Even though some schools in the U.S. and around the world have already made the switch, most have... more »
Islamists in the terrorist attack against Christians in Jolo hand themselves in
Islamists in the terrorist attack against Christians in Jolo hand themselves in Boutros Hussein, Noriko Watanabe, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times A leading Islamist, allegedly involved in the Jolo terrorist attack against Christians, handed himself into the authorities of the Philippines. It is believed that Kammah Pae feared being killed by security forces […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 4, 2019
*Micheline Maynard, ABC News Online: **Donald Trump raises eyebrows by doing something very conventional* United States President Donald Trump talks to Fox News so often, and tweets about its programs so frequently, that it's a surprise when he speaks to someone else. So on Sunday, Mr Trump raised eyebrows by doing something conventional. He spoke with the CBS News program Face The Nation on Sunday morning, hours before CBS's broadcast of the Super Bowl. In an annual tradition, US presidents typically talk to the news division of whichever network is broadcasting the game. But la... more »
Are UFO's a Threat?
Technically if it's moving through the air and you can't tell what it is, I suspect that it's some sort of threat. Particularly if it lands on you. (Arizona UFO Sightings on-line) There are over three times more UFO sightings in California than there are in Arizona, which would make sense when you consider that they continually land reinforcements (who vote) in San Francisco to try and keep Pelosi in office. The San Francisco connection can't be over-emphasized, anal probing being one of the alien's big claims to fame and all. None of the Arizona sightings were in the area where I l... more »
Darwin Devolves: The New Science About DNA That Challenges Evolution
While Stephen Colbert has called Michael J. Behe the “Father of Intelligent Design,” Behe’s arguments have been called, “close to heretical” by the New York Times Book Review, and Richard Dawkins has publicly taken him to task for his “maverick” views. Wherever he goes, Behe makes waves, but has remained singularly focused on doing rigorous scientific analysis that points to controversial but incredible results that other scientists won’t touch. Twenty years after publishing his seminal work, Darwin’s Black Box (over 250,000 copies sold), Behe shows that new scientific discoveries ... more »
French Cancer Surgeon: Statistics Show HPV Gardasil Vaccine Linked to Increased Cervical Cancer Rates After Years of Decline Due to Pap Smears
It takes a long time to affirm that a preventive action really protects. But the failure of this supposed protection can sometimes be very quickly obvious. To prove that the Titanic was truly unsinkable would have required decades of navigation on the most dangerous seas of the world. Demonstrating that it wasn’t, took only a few hours … This » Titanic » demonstration is unfortunately reproduced by the Gardasil vaccination. Evidence that vaccination increases the risk of invasive cancer can be rapid, if the vaccine changes the natural history of cancer by accelerating it. The analy... more »
Paulo Coelho, "Killing Our Dreams"
"Killing Our Dreams" by Paulo Coelho "The first symptom of the process of our killing our dreams is the lack of time. The busiest people I have known in my life always have time enough to do everything. Those who do nothing are always tired and pay no attention to the little amount of work they are required to do. They complain constantly that the day is too short. The truth is, they are afraid to fight the Good Fight. The second symptom of the death of our dreams lies in our certainties. Because we don’t want to see life as a grand adventure, we begin to think of ourselves as ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“What makes this spiral galaxy so long? Measuring over 700,000 light years across from top to bottom, NGC 6872, also known as the Condor galaxy, is one of the most elongated barred spiral galaxies known. *Click image for larger size.* The galaxy's protracted shape likely results from its continuing collision with the smaller galaxy IC 4970, visible just above center. Of particular interest is NGC 6872's spiral arm on the upper left, as pictured here, which exhibits an unusually high amount of blue star forming regions. The light we see today left these colliding giants before the day... more »
The Universe
“Believe me, I know all about it. I know the stress. I know the frustration. I know the temptations of time and space. We worked this out ahead of time. They're part of the plan. We knew this stuff might happen. Actually, you insisted they be triggered whenever you were ready to begin thinking thoughts you've never thought before. New thinking is always the answer.” “Good on you,” The Universe “Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!” - www.tut.com
"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 »
"Only One Question..."
"There's only one question that matters, and it's the one you never get around to asking. People are capable of varying degrees of truth. The majority spend their entire lives fabricating an elaborate skein of lies, immersing themselves in the faith of bad faith, doing whatever it takes to feel safe. The person who truly lives has precious few moments of safety, learns to thrive in any kind of storm. It's the truth you can stare down stone-cold that makes you what you are. Weak or strong. Live or die. Prove yourself. How much truth can you take?" - Karen Marie Moning
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “October”
*“October”* "There’s this shape, black as the entrance to a cave. A longing wells up in its throat like a blossom as it breathes slowly. What does the world mean to you if you can’t trust it to go on shining when you’re not there? and there’s a tree, long-fallen; once the bees flew to it, like a procession of messengers, and filled it with honey. I said to the chickadee, singing his heart out in the green pine tree: little dazzler little song, little mouthful. The shape climbs up out of the curled grass. It grunts into view. There is no measure for the confidence at the bottom of its e... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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Chet Raymo, “The (Unattainable) Thing Itself”
*“The (Unattainable) Thing Itself”* by Chet Raymo “Clear water in a brilliant bowl, Pink and white carnations. The light In the room more like a snowy air, Reflecting snow. A newly-fallen snow At the end of winter when afternoons return. Pink and white carnations- one desires So much more than that. The day itself Is simplified: a bowl of white, Cold, a cold porcelain, low and round, With nothing more than the carnations there.” "Simplicity. Morning. Forty minutes till sunrise. Coffee. An English muffin. Sit on the terrace. The sky a deep violet. Then rose. Then gold. Simplicity. The ... more »
"I Would Rather Have..."
"When a bull is being lead to the slaughter, it still hopes to break loose and trample its butchers. Other bulls have not been able to pass on the knowledge that this never happens and that from the slaughterhouse there is no way back to the herd. But in human society there is a continuous exchange of experience. I have never heard of a man who broke away and fled while being led to his execution. It is even thought to be a special form of courage if a man about to be executed refuses to be blindfolded and dies with his eyes open. But I would rather have the bull with his blind rage... more »
Judge Gives Convicted ISIS Terrorist Reduced Sentence for Being Polite in Court…
Erick Jamal Hendricks (38) of Charlotte, North Carolina, (pictured left) was sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State. Last year a jury in Akron Ohio convicted Hendricks after he recruited a … Continue reading →
Liam Neeson says he wanted to kill a black person after his friend was raped
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The Northern Ireland-born actor's admission about an incident that he now says fills him with horror came during an interview to promote his new revenge thriller.
'El Chapo' jury ends first day of deliberations without verdict
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Jurors in a New York court are deciding the guilt or innocence of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, boss of the feared Sinaloa cartel, on 10 criminal counts tied to the bloody cross-border war on drug trafficking.
Vets’ Super Bowl Ad Rejected While WaPo Grandstands
A rebuttal to Nike’s Kaepernick ad was blocked, but “Democracy Dies in Darkness” got play. ~ By Nate Jackson ~ For many of the millions of Americans who watch the Super Bowl, the real reason is not so much interest in the game — especially as boring as this year’s was — but to see […]
Foreign Affairs Joins the Culture Wars
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, United States* On its own website, encouraging ad buys, Foreign Affairs brags that “[m]ore than any other publication, Foreign Affairs gives advertisers a privileged position in the consciousness of the Influential Elite.” In three years, *Foreign Affairs* will celebrate a century in print. Created by the Council on Foreign Relations in 1922, the publication has since its inception acted as one of the most influential magazines in American policy-making. In 1947, it published the “X Article,” written by George F. Kennan which advocated a policy of con... more »
We have all done dumb things
Let me first say, Ralph Northam, the governor of Virginia, must resign. He made a series of poor decisions in his past and has handled this whole escapade poorly. There has been a breach of faith with his constituents. When … Continue reading →
Zeke’s Wonder Plot
Reblogged from Clive Best: Posted on January 25, 2019 by Clive Best Zeke Hausfather who works for Carbon Brief and Berkeley Earth has produced a plot which shows almost perfect agreement between CMIP5 model projections and global temperature data. This is based on RCP4.5 models and a baseline of 1981-2010. First here is his original […]
Mathematical modeling illusions
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / January 29, 2019 The global climate scare – and policies resulting from it – are based on models that do not work Dr. Jay Lehr and Tom Harris For the past three decades, human-caused global warming alarmists have tried to frighten the public with stories of […]
Cleaning Solar Panels
Originally posted on sunshine hours: To go along with my post on 200,000 liters of water per day to clean solar panels is a drone video of solar panels being cleaned (not the same solar farm). Those panels are pretty dirty. ? Plus an anecdotal experiment video that claims a 17% improvement in output. (But…
200,000 Liters of Water a Day to Keep Solar panels Clean
Originally posted on sunshine hours: When some green cult member complains about water used in fracking read this: (A lakh = 100,000) RAMANATHAPURAM: The world’s largest solar power plant, installed by the Adani Group in 2,500 acres in Kamuthi taluk of Tamil Nadu, is not as green or sustainable as it seems. Local residents claim…
Top Headline - Bernie's Party in the USSR
[image: top-headlne-christian-gomez-bill-jasper-bernies-party-ussr] VIDEO - A recent video was released of Bernie Sanders getting very close with "comrades" in the USSR during the Cold War. Why has media coverage been mum about this in the era of "Russian collusion?" Senior Editor William F. Jasper joins Top Headline to discuss the double standard.
Israel Adds To Its Security — With Massive New Border Barrier
[image: israel-adds-to-its-security-with-massive-new-border-barrier] Do border walls work in the 21st century? The Israeli government certainly believes they do.
Post Spiked Story on Virginia’s Accused Lt. Governor
[image: post-spiked-story-on-virginia-s-accused-lt-gov] If Virginia Governor Ralph Northam resigns because he wore a politically-incorrect costume three decades ago, his replacement will be Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. But Fairfax faces his own troubles.
Lawsuit Over Highway Shutdown During #NoDAPL Protests Alleges Attempt To Extort Standing Rock Sioux
In amended lawsuit, water protectors sharpen allegations against TigerSwan and authorities which violated their rights during Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The post Lawsuit Over Highway Shutdown During #NoDAPL Protests Alleges Attempt To Extort Standing Rock Sioux appeared first on Shadowproof.
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/4/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 2/4/19”* • *MarketWatch Market Summary* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
"Above All..."
"Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love. " - Fyodor Dostoevsky, "The Brothers Karamazov"
World News Briefs -- February 4, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*:* EU nations back Venezuela's Guaido as Maduro faces rising pressure* MADRID/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Major European nations joined the United States on Monday in recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate head of state, while members of a separate regional bloc kept up the pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro. The coordinated recognition by a flood of European Union nations including Britain, Germany, France and Spain followed the expiration of an ultimatum for Maduro to call a new presidential election, aligning them with Washington and a... more »
Renewable energy fails to produce during extreme cold and snow
“The brutal cold wave that just struck America provides a stark example of why 100% renewables cannot possibly work. Once the massive high pressure system was in place there was almost no wind, so no significant wind power. And the … Continue reading →
HPV Vaccine Did Not Lead To Promiscuity In Teenage Girls - Instead, Sexual Activity Declined
When the HPV vaccine was first introduced, there were a number of reasons people listed for being critical. Some were just corporate cynicism - a company that just lost $5 billion in a Vioxx settlement was working its way under the same vaccine halo as polio and smallpox, they said. Others argued that it didn't work very well. And then there was a more subjective cultural claim that protecting teenage girls against a future cancer by making sex seem safer would lead to promiscuity. read more
The Science Reason So Many People Believe In Psychic Powers
Mind reading and the ability to predict the future are not skills people generally associate with the human race. Yet, research shows many people genuinely believe in the existence of psychic powers. read more
Scullion launches probe into 'serious allegations' within the NLC
Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion launches an investigation into what he has described as "serious allegations" about the governance of the powerful NLC, as internal infighting rages on.
73yo man hands himself into Sydney police over wife's stabbing
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A man is charged with the stabbing murder of his 63-year-old wife at their Merrylands home in Sydney's west, after handing himself into police.
Mortgaged to the hilt: New data reveals extent of WA's crippling debt crisis
West Australian calls to the National Debt Helpline skyrocket by more than 60 per cent in a year, dwarfing every other state or territory, as the effects of the mining construction and housing downturn continue to bite.
Man hit and killed by train in Adelaide's north was trying to run across tracks
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A man who was fatally struck by a train at Munno Para railway station last night was trying to run across the tracks from one platform to another, police confirm.
High-tech dummy helping flying doctor save lives in the outback
A new facility will allow Royal Flying Doctor Service staff to be dropped into the outback all from a small training room in the city, thanks to new video technology and a high-fidelity mannequin.
Sri Lankan Experts Receive Top Scientific Award for Revealing Lethal Truth about Glyphosate
Two public health researchers who battled powerful corporate interests to uncover the deadly effects of industrial herbicides, solving a medical mystery and protecting the health of farming communities across the world, will receive the 2019 Scientific Freedom and Responsibility Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Drs. Sarath Gunatilake and Channa Jayasumana […] The post Sri Lankan Experts Receive Top Scientific Award for Revealing Lethal Truth about Glyphosate appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Wow – Major Scoop By Gateway Pundit Shows Documentary Evidence of Andrew Weissman Giving “Head’s Up” to CNN for Roger Stone Arrest…
Wow. There has been a lot of articles claiming bombshell or stunning evidence to highlight the duplicitous fraud that surrounds the Robert Mueller investigation, but an article by Gateway Pundit is exactly that: A Bombshell. [Report Here] According to their … Continue reading →
Kevin Hassett Discusses Job Growth, Internal Economic KPI’s and Status of Economy…
The Chairman of the White House CEA Kevin Hassett appears on CNBC to discuss the strong January jobs report and economic indicators that were released last week. Hassett is valuable, very valuable, because he is one of the few bean-counters … Continue reading →
NBC News and ‘New Knowledge’ Launch Smear Campaign Against Tulsi Gabbard 2020
*21WIRE* | A new smear campaign against Gabbard is being run by corporate media outlet NBC News and a discredited tech firm linked to the Democratic Party.
This Date In 1962
On February 4, 1962, Jefferson City, Missouri was 80 degrees. Two days later Unionville, Missouri was -1 degrees. One week after that, Farmington, Missouri was 88 degrees. and by the end of the month, Unionville dropped to -12 degrees. A … Continue reading →
Alabama HBCU Summit Focuses on Workforce Development
Students and leaders from Alabama’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) gathered at Lawson State Community College for the first Alabama HBCU Summit to discuss student opportunities and challenges and ways to strengthen the state’s workforce. The event was convened by Alabama Sen. Doug Jones who moderated several panels at the summit. Panelists discussed how HBCUs […]
Georgianna Y. Y. Clark Passes Away at 89
Georgianna Yvonne Young “Y. Y.” Clark, a pioneer for African-Americans and women engineers passed away in her sleep last week. She was 89 years old. Clark was the first woman to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at Howard University, the first woman to serve as a faculty member in the College […]
NEA, VEA Call for VA Gov. Ralph Northam’s Resignation
Two education organizations have called for the resignation of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam after a 1984 yearbook photo surfaced showing a man in Blackface and another individual wearing a Ku Klux Klan robe and hood. The image was one of several provided on Northam’s Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook page published in 1984. Several politicians […]
Check Your Compass: The Magnetic North Pole Is On the Move
The constant shift is a problem for compasses in smartphones and some consumer electronics.
What’s on Your Mind? Facebook Says Nude Statues Shouldn’t Be
Facebook does not "allow ads that depict nudity, even if it isn't sexual in nature. This includes the use of nudity for artistic or educational purposes."
Lawsuit: Power Failure at Federal Jail a Humanitarian Crisis
Correctional officers wore scarves and layers of clothing, while inmates had short-sleeve shirts and light cotton pants on, the lawsuit said.
Does This Picture Show a Case of Hyperdontia?
Hyperdontia is a genuine medical condition, but take a close look at these images.
Big Oil Is Covering Up these 5 Health Dangers of Fracking
*Sofia Adamson* - Despite these well-established dangers of fracking wastewater, there are very few regulations in place to protect the public.
Gov says it’s still possible for New York to legalize adult-use marijuana by April
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he remains confident the Legislature can vote to legalize recreational cannabis as part of the state budget, which is due April 1. The optimistic comments came after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Democrat, questioned whether lawmakers would have enough time to resolve thorny questions surrounding legalization while also working […] Gov says it’s still possible for New York to legalize adult-use marijuana by April is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Report: US-Led Coalition Jets Attacked Syrian Army Positions
AFP *Reuters*: *Syrian media cites source saying U.S.-led coalition jets attacked army* BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian state media, citing a military source, said U.S.-led coalition jets hit a Syrian army position near the battle front against Islamic State pocket late on Saturday, causing damage and injuries. A spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition, which is fighting a last Islamic State pocket east of the Euphrates, said its local allies had been fired on and “exercised their right to self defense”, adding that the incident was under investigation. “U.S. coalition aircraft launched a... more »
Ask What Changed
When you try to understand change, whether in economics or in the rest of life, one good rule is to ask what other factor or factors changed. To explain a change in one variable, we have to point to another variable that changed, not to one that stayed the same. Asking what changed can lead […] The post Ask What Changed appeared first on Econlib.
A One-Page Hop from Bleeding Heart to Mailed Fist
Sometimes the hop from bleeding heart to mailed fist is only one page wide. From Oscar Lewis, Ruth Lewis, and Susan Rigdon’s ethnography Four Men: Living the Revolution: An Oral History of Contemporary Cuba. p.105: Illiteracy is at the bottom of juvenile delinquency because illiterate parents don’t understand the development of the Cuban Revolution. I’ve always […] The post A One-Page Hop from Bleeding Heart to Mailed Fist appeared first on Econlib.
Blizzard warning in Montana
This was happening last night in Montana. National Weather Service Missoula MT Feb 3 2019 – BLIZZARD WARNING UNTIL 9 PM THIS EVENING…WINTER STORM WARNING UNTIL 2 PM MONDAY Heavy snow and blizzard conditions along I-90 and Highway 200. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE…Potomac/Seeley Lake ... Read moreBlizzard warning in Montana The post Blizzard warning in Montana appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Chaos in Czech Republic – Heavy snowfall and blackouts
About 30,000 homes without power amid “relentless” snow. Up to 20cm (8 inches) of fresh snow was reported in some locations, closing highways and disrupting flights into and out of Vaclav Havel, Prague’s international airport. The storm pulled down numerous trees, closing roads and train lines. The city of Kladno, just to the west of ... Read moreChaos in Czech Republic – Heavy snowfall and blackouts The post Chaos in Czech Republic – Heavy snowfall and blackouts appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Kellyanne Conway Discusses Current Virginia Politics and Previews State of the Union Address…
White House senior advisor Kellyanne Conway appears on Fox News to discuss the upcoming State of the Union address. Fox Host Harris Faulkner begins by asking about the racism and infanticide stories within Virginia politics and doesn’t like the answer. … Continue reading →
Water Wars: Search and Rescue
People's Liberation Army (Navy) frigate Yueyang (FF 575) during Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014 (Source: Wikimedia Commons/Shannon Renfroe) China’s state-owned Xinhua News has reported the opening of a maritime rescue facility on Yongshu Reef (Fiery Cross Reef), one of the artificial islands it has built in the Spratly Islands region of the South China Sea. In its report, Xinhua also noted that China’s Ministry of Transport has stationed two rescue ships in the Spratly Islands since July, 2018, staffed with rescuers and diving equipment. According to Xinhua, these ships have resc... more »
Are we in an unrecognized constitutional crisis?
The term "constitutional crisis" is much bandied around these days. Jack and I wrote an article about a decade ago offering some quite stringent conditions for a genuine "constitutional crisis" to exist, and he has argued that its use during the Trump presidency has been misleading. He and I might slightly disagree on the main point, for I do believe that the failure of the Constitution to provide an alternative to the clearly inefficacious mechanisms of the Impeachment Clause and the 25th Amendment to get rid of a president in whom we deservedly have no confidence at all in matte... more »
The Lancet’s Latest Far Left Propaganda–Obesity
By Paul Homewood The Mail reported last week on the recent Lancet Commission on Obesity report: Powerful corporations are driving the obesity crisis by promoting junk food in the way tobacco firms push cigarettes, experts have warned. A major report today calls on all governments to unite against ‘Big Food’ in the way […]
CBS: Longtime phony Walgreens pharmacist gave out 745,000 prescriptions, authorities say
Kim Thien Le, a Bay Area woman, has been accused of posing as a pharmacist and handing out some 745,000 prescriptions before she was caught. On Wednesday the California Board of Pharmacy confirmed that records revealed Le had attended Creighton University but never graduated and the pharmacist license number she’d used was from two pharmacists with similar […] The post CBS: Longtime phony Walgreens pharmacist gave out 745,000 prescriptions, authorities say appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Florida gov orders state to get rid of Common Core
Our newly elected governor here in Florida, Ron DeSantis, has wasted no time in office. And his most recent move was an executive order to eliminate Common Core standards in Florida schools. Although the state originally adopted the Common Core standards, they were later altered and renamed and DeSantis wants a more permanent solution. So do parents. […] The post CBS: Florida gov orders state to get rid of Common Core appeared first on Health Nut News.
Samir Amin: Remembering the Teachings of a “Radical” Economist
Upon receiving the news of Samir Amin’s death, one of the first thoughts that struck me was that two of my greatest mentors have passed this way: tumors discovered quite suddenly. In the case of Giovanni Arrighi, nine years ago, when the tumours were discovered some ten months before his death, Giovanni recalled his grandfather who had always said of his grandson that he never did things in moderation. Giovanni’s tumours were malignant and therefore… The post Samir Amin: Remembering the Teachings of a “Radical” Economist appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
DeadMau5 feat. Kaskade - I Remember
10 years since this came out. Unconscionable.
Israel Begins Construction Of A Massive New Gaza Border Fence
Israel constructs an above-ground barrier around Gaza Strip, meant to prevent infiltration by terrorists, in February 2019. (Defense Ministry) *DW: **Israel builds new barrier along Gaza Strip border* The Israeli government said the barrier is to prevent terrorists from entering Israeli territory. It will be 65 kilometers long and six meters high. Israel on Sunday said it had started to build a new barrier along its border with the Gaza Strip, according to the Defense Ministry. The ministry said in a statement that the above-ground barrier — 65 kilometers long and six meters high ... more »
"State of the Union"
*"State of the Union"* by James Howard Kunstler "It’s conceivable, in a nation that absolutely can’t make sense of itself, that Mr. Trump’s annual report to congress will be as incomprehensible as this year’s Superbowl halftime show. Even the weather in Atlanta was a complete mystery with Maroon 5’s front man, Adam Levine, capering half-naked in tattoo drag amid artificial fires-of-hell, and then local hero rapper Big Boi’s triumphal entry in a limo, nearly lost inside what looked like the pelt of a giant ground sloth — an eight-year-old’s idea of what it means to be important. Or ... more »
Is She QUALIFIED To Be President?
A few years ago, when Marianne Williamson decided to run for an open congressional seat in Los Angeles-- a seat eventually won by Ted Lieu-- I asked my neighbors if they had ever heard of her. They both broke down crying. She, they told me, had saved their lives. Neither was remotely "political," although both were aware that their lives were being impacted by bad decisions coming out of Washington. They had been taking solace in Marianne Williamson's books rather than in *The Nation* or *The Jacobin* or even just Rachel Maddow's very entertaining show on MSNBC. In her announceme... more »
"The Motive..."
"All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. The cause of some going to war, and of others avoiding it, is the same desire in both, attended with different views. The will never takes the least step but to this object. This is the motive of every action of every man, even of those who hang themselves." - Blaise Pascal
Libs Denied Revelry of Ram's Snub of DJT's White House Invite
Liberals once again find themselves hanging on the tree of woe after Sunday’s Super Bowl. The left which just can’t get the taste of Kaepernick out of their mouths spent much of the pregame week bashing Brady and the Pats with the Daily Beast even going so far as to smear all New England fans of being white supremacists, a new low for website whose parent company has Bill and Hillary’s demon child Chelsea Clinton as a board member. It was up to the Los Angeles Rams and their boy genius coach Sean McVay to take out the Patriots and deliver the Vince Lombardi Trophy to California f... more »
With no 'financial impact' on banks expected from inquiry, ASX poised to rise
Analysts say the banking royal commission's final report won't cause "upheaval" in the finance industry, with Australian shares expected to push higher in early trade now that the market has digested Kenneth Hayne's findings.
Dan Murphy's liquor giant opponents to raise voice at Northern Territory meeting
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An NT Liquor Commission hearing on February 26 marks the latest chapter in a long, drawn-out saga to determine if the Woolworths Group could have the opportunity to open their first Northern Territory Dan Murphy's.
Aboriginal health workers exiting the NT industry, despite high Indigenous population
The Northern Territory is the only place in the nation with falling numbers of health sector workers trained to bridge cultural gaps between First Nations and non-Indigenous people.
Belgian burglars raid bank vault in Antwerp diamond district via sewers
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Belgian robbers wade through city sewers under a famed Belgian diamond district, break into a bank vault and make off with the contents of safety deposit boxes, with police turning up to find the vault door still locked securely.
Having stable housing a 'pipe dream' for Australia's working poor
Australians believe that having a job will protect them from homelessness. But that's no longer the case, with a dramatic rise in the number of people turning to services for the homeless to get by.
'It was like a tsunami': Locals count the cost of latest flash flooding
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Authorities are shocked by the force of water that hit communities north of Townsville overnight leaving residents devastated, as the bureau warns the flood risk may continue into next week.
Darren Weir's stables suffer hit as four-year racing ban looms
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Owners are pulling dozens of racehorses from trainer Darren Weir's stables, as the 2015 Melbourne Cup winner faces the prospect of a four-year ban from racing over possession of an electric-shock device.
'Dear Treasurer': This letter from the big banks helped shape the royal commission
When the heads of the big four banks wrote to the Federal Government, reluctantly calling for a royal commission into their industry, they asked the Treasurer to vet a draft of their letter, documents released under Freedom of Information reveal.
Fire investigators find cigarette probably sparked Melbourne apartment tower fire
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A discarded cigarette likely ignited combustible materials stored on a balcony of the Spencer Street high-rise, resulting in a fire that raced five storeys up the building and has left residents locked out until at least Wednesday.
Twisted and warped: 3D map reveals best picture yet of Milky Way's shape
A new 3D map of the Milky Way created by studying 1,339 stars shows for the first time our home galaxy is not only warped but twisted into an "S-shape", say astronomers.
Almost 200,000 hectares of land burnt out since Tasmanian fire crisis started
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Hundreds of local, interstate and overseas firefighters are still battling blazes in Tasmania as the state's bushfire crisis enters its sixth week.
'Legislative mathematics that defies calculation': The difficulty of acting on Hayne's report
While careful, considered and in many ways cautious, Justice Kenneth Hayne's 950-plus pages of findings are a manifesto for political action, composed safely in the knowledge that his recommendations will be ignored at some peril, writes Greg Jennett.
How can the Ross River Dam be more than 200 per cent capacity?
The unprecedented rain event in Townsville causes the north Queensland city's Ross River Dam to reach more than 200 per cent capacity, but how is this possible?
The limits of 'traditional masculinity': Experts call for gendered approach to men's mental health
New guidelines from the American Psychological Association say "traditional masculinity" can hurt boys and men. Is it time for Australia to adopt a similar approach?
'It's just a disaster': Fires deal massive blow to honey industry
Tasmanian honey prices are expected to soar, after dry conditions and fires across the state conspire to deliver the industry's worst season in 35 years.
Free from Manus Island 'torture', some refugees want to return
A year after leaving Manus Island, Helal Uddin has good reason to want to go back. He's not alone, with a number of men relocated from the island struggling to adjust to life on the outside.
Rural NSW town's 'dirty little secret' is an $11 million problem, council says
Smelly, dirty water in the rural NSW town of Yass is an unsolved $11 million problem — sparking a Facebook complaint group, a crowdfunding account and now, a song.
What's the deal for consumers in the wake of the banking inquiry?
The unethical practice of charging "fees for no service" will end, mortgage brokers may lose the incentives that drive many of them, dodgy car loan and worthless funeral insurance purveyors will be pushed out, and compensation will be offered to victims of unscrupulous banks.
NAB boss cancels long-service leave to lead response after spray from royal commissioner
No bank escaped with a glowing assessment in Kenneth Hayne's final royal commission report, but the smallest of Australia's "big four" has been singled out for the performance of its leaders during the hearings.
Townsville is copping an unprecedented rainfall event — and it's far from over
A monsoon trough that is refusing to budge and a static tropical low dragging moist air down from the equator are combining to create an unprecedented rainfall event for the north Queensland coast, which is far from over.
Is it time to rethink the IQ test?
For over 100 years, the IQ test has been considered the quintessential marker of who's "smart" and who's not, but a worldwide dip in scores has researchers questioning if it's time to broaden how we understand intelligence.
Time management tips of the highly organised
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For anyone who can't seem to make a dent in the day, or a to-do list with more items than an online shopping cart — these time management hacks might help.
The most famous superhero you've never heard of is a furious woman
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Fighter pilots painted her on their bomber planes. Young girls played with her paper doll cut outs. But when the men came home from WW2, strong female leads like Miss Fury became seen as a threat, writes Camilla Nelson.
Under Pressure: Hong Kong Is Struggling to Survive the Beijing Regime
*Robert Keatley* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Hong Kong's citizens are watching as their civil and political liberties are being eroded by an increasingly intolerant Beijing regime. When a Hong Kong resident named Lung arrived at the city’s Hung Hom Station some weeks ago, mainland authorities based there wouldn’t let him go home. Instead, they bundled him back across the border and held him captive till he settled a civil—not criminal—case in a Chinese court. Only then could he resume his journey and return to his residence. The reason Chinese officials could do this? The ... more »
The Trump Administration Is Right to Seek a Peace Deal in Afghanistan
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] An agreement with the Taliban will not necessarily end the war, at least not right away, but the war surely will not end in the absence of such agreement. Much remains to be negotiated, but the partial agreement reached between the United States and the Afghan Taliban is a welcome development. Commendation for this progress is in order for the Trump administration and for U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, who is uniquely qualified by background and experience to have undertaken this assignment. Some of the chief objections voi... more »
Spain's Political Siesta Is Over
*Mike Gonzalez* *Politics, Europe* [image: Reuters] The Partido Popular Party is changing—and for good reason. Don’t look now, but Spain may be waking up from the fifteen-year political siesta that made it an outlier in Europe. During that time, Spain was the only state without a major conservative party. Today, suddenly, it has two. This could be good news for a Trump administration with few fans in Western Europe, yet trying to rally international support for democracy in Venezuela. In the early 2000s, there was no stronger friend-in-need to Washington than Madrid. Few remember... more »
Iran's Battle Over Khamenei's Successor is Just Getting Started
*Geneive Abdo* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Because Khamenei had thirty years to transform the position of supreme leader into one with ultimate authority over state affairs, the succession is likely to create a political crisis. As Iran prepares to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, the question of who will succeed the ill and aging supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is resurfacing. No matter who that cleric might be, Iran is likely to be ruled by another religious figure who is far less powerful than Khamenei and more beholden to the Islamic... more »
Contested Waters: Great Power Naval Competition in the 21st Century
*John S. Van Oudenaren* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Does the growing alignment between Moscow and Beijing mean our navy must plan to handle simultaneous naval crises with Russia and China? Although the United States remains the world’s only truly global naval power, it faces new challenges that have eroded its once dominant ability to control the near seas around its two closest major power competitors, China and Russia. At a recent event at the Center for the National Interest, leading experts on the Chinese and Russian navies warned that a new era of great power globa... more »
"Who’s Going to Cut Down the Fairy Tree?"
*"Who’s Going to Cut Down the Fairy Tree?"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "We left the warm and friendly west coast of Central America on Friday. Now, we are on the south coast of Ireland. Still friendly, but less warm. We are here to check on Home Sweet Home… our new home in Ireland, that is. It’s being renovated. And here it is: *Bill’s new home in Ireland still needs some work…* Uh oh. We’re supposed to move in in April. It doesn’t look like it will be ready. But we’re meeting the builder later today; we’ll see what he has to say. *One-Way Ride: *Since we have been travelin... more »
The United States Navy Submarines In 2019 (Infographic)
The United States Navy submarines in 2019. For a high resolution image *click here.* *Naval-Analysis:* *The United States Navy submarines in 2019* In the following infographic, The United States Navy Submarines in 2019, I depict all the submarines that are in active service with the United States Navy in February 2, 2019. Currently, the United States Navy operates a massive amount of powerful nuclear-powered submarines, consisting of 14 Ohio class ballistic missile submarines (SSBN), four (4) Ohio class (modified) guided missile submarines (SSGN), three (3) Seawolf class nuclear-p... more »
Adam Levine’s Super Bowl Nipple Reveal Prompts Backlash
Maroon 5's Super Bowl halftime performance highlighted for some viewers how male and female nipples are treated differently in life.
US Prepares to Start Building Portion of Texas Border Wall
Maps released by CBP show construction would cut through a butterfly center, a nearby state park, and a century-old Catholic chapel next to the river.
Liam Neeson Admits He Wanted to Kill After Friend Was Raped
The actor said he is ashamed to admit he had violent thoughts about killing a black person after learning that someone close to him had been raped.
Did Diahann Carroll Praise President Trump, Plead with Democrats to Stop Criticizing Him?
Right-leaning web sites and Facebook pages shared an old meme that attributed a quotation to the veteran Broadway and Hollywood actor.
Three Polls Reflect Support for “Soak the Rich” Tax Schemes
[image: three-polls-reflect-support-for-soak-the-rich-tax-schemes] Three recent polls reflect increasing acceptance of New York Democrat Congresswoman’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s economic worldview — the rich aren’t paying their fair share — but ignorance of history will prove to be expensive indeed.
Trump Says Military Intervention in Venezuela Is “An Option”
[image: trump-say-military-intervention-in-venezuela-is-an-option] During an interview with *Face the Nation’s* moderator Margaret Brennan, President Trump said that using the U.S. military in Venezuela is “an option.”
Shut Down the TSA!
[image: shut-down-the-tsa] Congress should permanently close the TSA and return responsibility for security to private businesses.
Socialism in several tweets
So the oft-ignorant Ben Shapiro said this: On which he was swiftly educated: . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Pentagon Report: ISIS Will Emerge And Retake Territority In Syria Without Military Pressure
Coalition forces launch mortars into known ISIS territory near Abu Kamal, Syria, on Aug. 22, 2018. The coalition advises and assists Syrian Democratic Forces as they lead Operation Roundup, the military offensive to eliminate the remaining ISIS strongholds in Syria. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christian Simmons) *NBC News:* *ISIS could reclaim territory in months without military pressure, warns Pentagon in draft report* A draft report says ISIS wants to regain land in Syria, and that with no military pressure, the terror group could retake land in months. WASHINGTON — A draft Pentag... more »
Synthetic Shock – From Dirty Electricity to 5G
*Julian Rose* - It is time to reflect on the nature of our disposition for self-destruction.
French Air Strikes Target 40 Vehicle Rebel Armed Convoy Entering Chad From Libya
A French Mirage 2000 fighter jet takes off from an airbase in N'Djamena on 22 December 2018. Photo: Ludovic Marin/AFP *France 24:* *French air strikes target convoy entering Chad from Libya* French fighter jets struck targets in northern Chad on Sunday in support of local troops trying to repel a convoy of unidentified fighters that had crossed the border from Libya, France's military said in a statement. "A Mirage 2000 patrol of the French armed forces intervened jointly with the Chadian army in northern Chad to strike a column of 40 pickups of an armed group from Libya infiltrat... more »
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