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"Retail Layoffs Are 92% Higher In 2019, And Now Even Wal-Mart Is 'Quietly Closing Stores'"
*"Retail Layoffs Are 92% Higher In 2019,* * And Now Even Wal-Mart Is 'Quietly Closing Stores'"* by Michael Snyder "Just like we witnessed during the last recession, major retailers are laying off tens of thousands of workers, and it looks like this will be the worst year for store closings in all of U.S. history. Many are referring to this as “the retail apocalypse”, and without a doubt this is one of the toughest stretches for retailers that we have ever seen. But many believe that what we have witnessed so far is just the beginning. After all, if retailers are struggling this much... more »
"Past Is Prologue: The Crash of 1929"
*"Past Is Prologue: The Crash of 1929"* by Jesse "People believed that everything was going to be great always, always. There was a feeling of optimism in the air that you cannot even describe today. There was great hope. America came out of World War I with the economy intact. We were the only strong country in the world. The dollar was king. We had a very popular president in the middle of the decade, Calvin Coolidge, and an even more popular one elected in 1928, Herbert Hoover. So things looked pretty good. The economy was changing in this new America. It was the dawn of the co... more »
"Being Against Evil..."
"Being against evil doesn't make you good.” - Ernest Hemingway, “Islands in the Stream”
"Manipulation-Craft, Or How They Get Us To Agree"
*"Manipulation-Craft, Or How They Get Us To Agree"* We are not so smart. by Abrams Hap "Manipulation takes many forms, and aims at us from multiple levels. Emotions, inattention, preoccupation, distraction, lack of information, misinformation, and levels of trust all aid in the success of manipulation-craft bewitchment. The systems and techniques, utilized to manipulate and deceive, are known and tried. They are natural systems experienced in society and the psychological functions of reality. When used with the intent to beguile they become manipulation-crafts. Below are a few exa... more »
"People Will Never, Ever Rebel As Long As They're Successfully Propagandized"
*"People Will Never, Ever Rebel As Long As * *They're Successfully Propagandized"* by Caitlin Johnstone "Our predicament is simple to describe. Since the dawn of civilization, powerful individuals have controlled the stories people tell themselves about who they are, who’s in charge, how a good citizen behaves, what groups should be loved, what groups should be hated, and what’s really going on in the world. When you study what we call history, you’re mostly just reading the ancient proto-propaganda of whatever kingdom happened to win the last war during that period of time. When y... more »
Google And China Are Working Together On Artificial Intelligence
A Chinese national flag flies in front of Google China's headquarters in Beijing on Thursday. Jason Lee/Reuters *SCMP/Bloomberg*:* Unfazed by trade war, Google collaborates with Huawei on health care AI initiative* * Huawei’s new Track AI product for diagnosing eye conditions was built with Google’s TensorFlow software * A creative team that works with Google’s advertising clients also provided marketing help to Huawei When Huawei Technologies announced its latest smartphone last week, the world’s largest telecommunications equipment maker also shared another product. Track AI pro... more »
STUDIES SHOW EVEN SYNTHETIC CANNABIS CAN REDUCE AGGRESSIVE BRAIN TUMORS, IMAGINE THE EFFECTS OF THE REAL THING
In what was heralded as a breakthrough for cancer research, GW Pharmaceuticals (UK) announced positive results from a study using a combination of synthetic cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol to treat an aggressive form of brain cancer Update... The post STUDIES SHOW EVEN SYNTHETIC CANNABIS CAN REDUCE AGGRESSIVE BRAIN TUMORS, IMAGINE THE EFFECTS OF THE REAL THING appeared first on Healing Oracle.
A Deadly Combination: The Marines New Heckler & Koch M27 Rifle Can Do Damage
*War Is Boring* *Security, Americas* [image: By Sergeant Brandon L. Saunders, United States Marine Corps - This Image was released by the United States Marine Corps with the ID 120427-M-SR181-035 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is s] A smart addition? The U.S. Marine Corps has picked the Heckler & Koch M27 as its new infantry rifle. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller confirmed the selection in an interview with Military.com. The new rifle is part of a wider overhaul of the Marines’ infantry gear. ... more »
Jindabyne ski instructor pleads guilty to vicious rape, assault
Police documents show the injuries to the two victims were so serious officers originally believed more than one attacker must have been involved.
Building approval figures give mixed signals amid apartment rebound
Mixed is perhaps the best description of the latest batch of volatile building data, with a massive jump in approvals for apartments outweighing a drop in activity for stand alone premises.
Attempt to revive the Democrats could be thwarted by interstate division
The Australian Democrats are hoping for a comeback ahead of the federal election, but a dispute over legitimacy is already getting in the way of their plan.
Tourists flee as falling slabs of Icelandic glacier create huge waves
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People taking in tranquil scenery in Iceland are suddenly forced to dash to higher ground as huge sections of a glacier collapse into the freezing water below, creating enormous waves.
Tyrone Phillips quits Panthers after drink-driving charge
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Penrith Panthers general manager of football Phil Gould confirms winger Tyrone Phillips, who was embroiled in a sex-tape scandal in the off-season, has quit the club after being stopped by police in the early hours of Sunday.
'Too old to be seen': 78yo with broken foot, bloodied face refused private hospital care
With a broken foot, split lip, cut nose and a strained wrist, a Hobart woman says her 78-year-old mother-in-law was in desperate need of medical care — only to be told she was too old to be admitted to the city's private hospital.
Surviving staff 'overworked' in wake of Flinders University restructure
Academics who "survived" a restructure at Flinders University say they are overworked and lacking resources after hundreds of their colleagues took redundancy packages.
Former CBA boss Ian Narev gets new job at SEEK
For a year, Ian Narev had kept a low profile after leaving CBA in the wake of the bank's money-laundering scandal, but he has re-emerged to accept a newly created role at job-hunting website SEEK.
Trump aide accused of stepping in to grant Ivanka's security clearance
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Sources say Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner were among officials claimed by a whistleblower to have originally been denied security clearances before the administration overruled the decision.
Driver flees after out-of-control car hits nine-year-old girl playing in her front yard
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CCTV footage shows a speeding car losing control, careening over the front lawn of a suburban family home and hitting a young girl, with the driver then running from the scene.
Live: Stakes high with pre-election Budget just hours away
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Intrigue, and perhaps even a little excitement, is building in Canberra as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg prepares to reveal his first Budget. Follow the build-up live in our blog.
Perfect carbon footprint? Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes.
Image: Freaking NewsThe alarmists deliberately and deceptively refer to invisible essential trace gas carbon dioxide (CO2) as carbon (C). The deliberate deception is to confuse the unaware and let them think of dark grimy materials such as coal (mostly carbon) and graphite. But, no! Carbon dioxide is not black and grimy, it is an invisible trace gas. Shiny, glistening Diamonds are also pure carbon. So, the Paul Simon song "*Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoe**s*" would be a perfect example of a carbon footprint.
The Pentagon Has Stopped Delivering F-35 Parts To Turkey
A squadron of F-35As flying over Hill Air Force Base in Utah. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force) *CNN:* *US suspends delivery of F-35 jet equipment to Turkey* The Pentagon has halted the delivery of equipment related to the F-35 jet to Turkey due to Turkey's decision to purchase the Russian-made S-400 missile system. "Pending an unequivocal Turkish decision to forgo delivery of the S-400, deliveries and activities associated with the stand-up of Turkey's F-35 operational capability have been suspended while our dialogue on this important matter continues with Turkey," Lt. Col. Mik... more »
Update: Federal Judge Extends Review/Release Date for Comey Memos – “Clean and Unredacted” Now Due April 8th…
Grrr. Delayed ! This one is under the radar, and yet may be a big reveal. Federal Judge delays compliance and production day to April 8th… Original story below. There’s a somewhat sketchy background here that’s a little bit more … Continue reading →
Was There Approved FISA Surveillance on General Michael Flynn?…
The official account of how the intelligence community gained the transcript of incoming National Security Adviser Michael Flynn talking to Ambassador Sergey Kisliyak on December 29th, 2016, surrounds “incidental collection” as a result of contact with an agent of a … Continue reading →
Leaked Documents Vindicate Jake Tapper and Russiagate Conspiracy Theorists
An unredacted copy of the Robert Mueller report has been leaked to theWashington Post, who published the full document on its website Monday. The report contains many shocking revelations which prove that Attorney General William Barr deceived the world in his summary of its contents, as astute Trump-Russia collusion theorists have been claiming since it emerged. For example, while Barr’s excerpted quote from the report may read like a seemingly unequivocal assertion, “[T]he investigation did not establish that members… The post Leaked Documents Vindicate Jake Tapper and Russiagat... more »
A glass of Oxygen, perhaps?
Image: FreePik.com The Alarmists deliberately and deceptively say "carbon," when they should say "carbon dioxide (CO2). As the chemical formula for water - CO2 - shows Carbon dioxide consists of a carbon atom covalently double bonded to two oxygen atoms. So, is carbon dioxide a pollutant? Well, contrary to the discredited *UN*Skeptical *UN*Science site (link busted here see 41) CO2 is a colourless, vital-to-life gas that we all exhale and plants need for photosynthesis. A study in 2017 by Wallis, Christy and D'Aleo found that "*EPA's basic claim that CO2 is a pollutant is totall... more »
Several of Jamal Khashoggi’s Killers Were Trained In The United States
By Jason Ditz In a further blow to US-Saudi ties, reports emerged this weekend on the October murder of Jamal Khashoggi by a Saudi kill... more »
Former NSA Hackers Helped UAE To Spy On Al Jazeera And BBC
IN THE NEWSA UAE-backed spying mission targeted the host of an Al Jazeera program called “The Opposite Direction,” which gave voice to pressing issues of the day. Here, the company’s Doha headquarters.Photo by Reuters/Naseem Zeitoon *Joel Schectman & Christopher Bing, Reuters:* *American hackers helped UAE spy on Al Jazeera chairman, BBC host* A group of American hackers who once worked for U.S. intelligence agencies helped the United Arab Emirates spy on a BBC host, the chairman of Al Jazeera and other prominent Arab media figures during a tense 2017 confrontation pitting the UA... more »
Due to Health Concerns, Brussels Stops 5G Installation — For Now
By B.N. Frank According to the Brussels Times In July, the government concluded an agreement with three telecom operators to relax the strict radiation standards... more »
US suspends F-35 deliveries to Turkey over Russian S-400 deal
The United States has stopped shipping equipment related to the F-35 fighter jet to Turkey. Washington’s move comes after Ankara insisted on purchasing the Russian S-400 missile defense system. Turkey has only received one unit of the fifth-generation fighter jet thus far. But all current and future shipments of equipment related to the aircraft have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Climate News - April 2019
A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. *Alan Moran* 1 April 2019 Climate Science Peter Ridd remains news with his legal action against his university which disgracefully sacked him for contesting the global warming fantasies of some of his colleagues who, in pursuit of government grants, concocted “evidence” of deteriorating health in the Great Barrier Reef. Jennifer Marohasy says that during the case, “Not once … was there any defense by the James Cook University Team of “the scienc... more »
Mourning for Nipsey Hussle Goes Well Beyond His Music
Political and community leaders were as quick and effusive in their praise as his fellow hip-hop artists.
Game of Thrones Takes Over Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas
"I had chills for the entire show."
Biden Team Blasts ‘Trolls’ Amid Scrutiny Over Behavior
The move came on a day in which a second woman said Joe Biden had acted inappropriately, touching her face with both hands and rubbing noses with her in 2009.
Indiana Authorities Address Social Media Rumors Surrounding the Death of Taemon Blair
The 21-year-old from Huntersville, North Carolina, was found hanged in his own truck in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on 14 March.
Trump’s Threat to Close Border Stirs Fears of Economic Harm
President Trump brought up the possibility of closing ports of entry along the southern border because of a surge of Central Americans migrants who are seeking asylum.
Did U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell Own a Cargo Ship that Was Found with 90 Pounds of Cocaine?
A relatively small amount of cocaine was found by the Colombian Navy hidden on a boat belonging to a company owned by Mitch McConnell’s father-in-law.
Goanna swallows six golf balls, mistaking them for eggs
A goanna is recovering from a nasty stomach-ache after gulping down six golf balls during a raid on a chicken coop.
'Do something': Footage shows workers trying to save trapped 18yo
An investigation is underway into the scaffolding collapse at a Sydney worksite that caused the death of an 18-year-old apprentice, as footage shows workers arguing with authorities as they frantically tried to save him and another trapped worker.
Driver thrown from car in Barossa crash in a critical condition
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Three drivers have been ejected from their cars on SA roads in the past week, with the latest suffering critical injuries after hitting a tree at Mount Crawford.
Like being dropped 'into the abyss': Suicide among young adults on the autism spectrum
Research indicates people with autism have a mortality rate almost double that of the general population, with suicide a growing concern.
Rice farming returns to Humpty Doo, but with a native twist
The potential for a native rice industry in Australia's north has been talked about for years, but now there is a serious push to start trials and create an industry.
Convicted child sex offender who once escaped prison asks court to stay in jail
A convicted child sex offender tells a court he wants to remain in prison, because he would "find it very difficult to comply with any supervision order", despite once escaping from a West Australian jail in the 1990s.
Liberal senator says Newstart should be raised
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On the eve of the Budget, Arthur Sinodinos makes a "slightly radical" admission on ABC's Q&A panel, saying the unemployment allowance should be increased over time.
'You can't do much more than that': NZ's Ardern takes front foot in China
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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wraps up a brief official visit to Beijing, where she met with Chinese President Xi Jinping to shore up bilateral ties amid friction over tech giant Huawei.
CNN And WaPo Demand That Trump Further Escalate Tensions With Russia
CNN has aired a segment in which pundit Fareed Zakaria tells the network’s audience that the US president has “been unwilling to confront Putin in any way on any issue” and asks “will Venezuela be the moment when Trump finally ends his appeasement?” The segment […]
5 Reasons the F-35 Keeps Getting Better (And Russia and China Should Worry)
*Loren B. Thompson* *Security, * [image: By MSgt John Nimmo Sr. - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imageRetrieve.action?guid=b80505b2ee3487d78eb63dca21e61885e7c9a829&t=2, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26519855] All the reasons why. *The next-generation contender has a stronger punch, a longer reach, and superior situational awareness.* This week's performance by the F-35 fighter at the Paris Air Show is a turning point for the world's most advanced multi-role fighter, demonstrating that even when fully loaded with combat gear, it can out-perform th... more »
North Korea Collapses: What Happens Next If the Kim Regime Was No More
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers fire an artillery piece during a visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to inspect the defence detachment on Ung Islet, which is defending an outpost in the East Sea of Korea, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News] Scary stuff. *At the very least, Washington and Seoul should talk with China about North Korean contingencies. * Mile by mile and person by person, North Korea is the most destabilizing nation on earth. The small, poor and isolated country is building nuclear weapons and intercontinental m... more »
The U.S. Navy's New Plan: Lots of Frigates That Can Do a Lot of Damage
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Navy might tweak its force-structure goals in order to boost the number of frigates. That's what Vice Adm. Bill Merz, the deputy chief of naval operations, told a House of Representatives subcommittee on March 27, 2019. "We’re expecting a pretty hard look at the mix of ships this year," Merz said, according to USNI News. The U.S. Navy might tweak its force-structure goals in order to boost the number of frigates. That's what Vice Adm. Bill Merz, the deputy chief of naval operations, told a House of Representatives subcommittee on March 27, 2019.... more »
Armor Death Match: M1 Abrams Tank vs. Israel's Mighty Merkava
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: By MathKnight - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=32328307] It would be one for the ages. *If the Merkava IV offers any lessons to the U.S. military, it should be regarding the importance of fielding effective countermeasures against more advanced anti-tank missiles such as the Kornet, which the U.S. military has so far only encountered in limited numbers. The Merkava IV’s combat experience with the Trophy APS suggests that implementing such an upgrade to the U.S. tank fleet could significantly improve... more »
Did Saudi Arabia Hacked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' Phone?
*ABC News Online:* *Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had phone hacked by Saudis 'intent on harming' him, security chief claims* The Saudi Government is "intent on harming" Amazon chief executive Jeff Bezos and accessed his phone in order to gain private information, his security chief claims. Gavin De Becker, a longtime security consultant, said he had concluded his investigation into the January publication of leaked text messages between Mr Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, a former television anchor whom the National Enquirer tabloid newspaper said he was dating. The outlet threatened to publish... more »
Arizona Republican Rep David Stringer Is Pissed Off He Was Forced To Resign For Raping Little Boys-- After All He Paid Them $10 Each
The Republican child rapist who was forced to resign from the Arizona state legislature Wednesday, is not some unknown back-bencher no one had ever heard of before. Not at all. Long before anyone knew he was luring young boys under the age of 15 to perform oral sex with $10 bills, David Stringer was getting famous as one of Arizona's worst racist pigs. He has a history of making overtly racist public remarks and he was stripped of most of his committee assignments after he was whining at a meeting of the Yavapai County Republican Men's Forum, that "there aren't enough white kids t... more »
Purpose First Strategy Helps Students Make Informed College, Career Choices
A new report by Complete College America (CCA) outlines the components of its strategy Purpose First that helps students look at their options, make informed decisions on a major and achieve goals toward on-time graduation.
Organizations Announce Merger to Reach More Students
Two organizations working to serve underrepresented students have merged as of April 1. Gateway College National Network is now an initiative of Achieving the Dream (ATD), working together to link the success networks for high school and college students to improve college readiness, expand personalized student supports, and broaden services to help colleges graduate more students from vulnerable populations.
Fed-up Faculty: Yale Ethnic Program a Hot Mess, We Quit
The chair of the Ethnic, Race, & Migration studies at Yale University affirmed Monday that she and 12 other senior faculty are withdrawing from the academic program because it isn’t getting the needed resources that students deserve and that university leaders have been promising for years.
2019 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
Recognizing the 2019 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars.
A Methane Spike On Mars Has Been Detected
Methane detection in the Martian atmosphere haa been a source of debate because methane means a greater possibility for habitability and may even be a signature of life., but spacecraft and telescopic observations from Earth reported no detections of methane, at least not outside the realm of statistical wobble. Finally, independent measurements report a firm detection in the Martian atmosphere above Gale Crater on 16 June 2013 by the Planetary Fourier Spectrometer onboard Mars Express, one day after the in situ observation of a methane spike by the Curiosity rover. read more
Sierra Leone: Bio Government’s First Year
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
LONDON, Apr 01 (IPS) - If the government of Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio were to be graded on their first year's performance in office, it is likely that their report card would read, "promising start, which they must surpass in the years ahead". Read the full story, “Sierra Leone: Bio Government’s First Year”, on globalissues.org →
Human Rights Defenders Need to be Defended as Much as they Defend our Rights
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GENEVA, Apr 01 (IPS) - This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which will be the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and scheduled to take place in Belgrade, April 8-12. Michel Forst is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, and a speaker at the International Civil Society Week, 8-12 April 2019, in Belgrade, SerbiaThey are ordinary people – mothers, fathers, sisters, sons, daughters, brothers, friends. But for me they are extraordinary people – the ... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 1, 2019
*Al-Monitor:* *Intel: How Turkey's local elections mark rebuke for Erdogan's one-man rule* Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) appears to have lost control of city hall in Ankara and is neck and neck with the opposition in Istanbul, according to preliminary results from Sunday's municipal elections. In the capital, Mansur Yavas, candidate of an alliance led by the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), has taken the lead. Meanwhile in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city and its commercial hub, opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu reportedly leads former Prime ... more »
Eleventh To Last Cherry Blossom Festival
The Washington DC cherry blossoms should be fine for the next eleven years, but in the 12th year the planet will be destroyed. Alexandria Cortez is very informed about this, because she reads The Guardian. We have 12 years to … Continue reading →
Judge sets April 9 hearing for Michigan’s unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries
A Michigan judge will consider arguments on April 9 regarding legal efforts to block state regulators from shutting down roughly 50 unlicensed medical cannabis facilities that have yet to obtain appropriate permits, according to media reports. The judge, who on Friday granted a temporary restraining order prohibiting the state from enforcing a March 31 deadline, […] Judge sets April 9 hearing for Michigan’s unlicensed medical marijuana dispensaries is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan seeks more volunteers for adult-use marijuana rules work groups
Michigan regulators are asking for additional volunteers to provide input for the state’s recreational cannabis rules at workshops in Detroit and Marquette later this month. The state previously selected 57 individuals to participate in working groups covering four regulatory topics. For more information about the upcoming working groups and how to apply, click here. Michigan seeks more volunteers for adult-use marijuana rules work groups is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Biofield Tuning: How Sound Therapy Can Unlock the Hidden Causes of Illness
I was eating a totally organic diet or better. I had very limited exposure to EMF and microwave radiation. I avoided chemical toxins. I took dozens of supplements. I did everything I could to be healthy. But regardless of my efforts, I just didn’t feel physically and emotionally strong. I was 62 years old and my health was failing. I went to see an alternative minded physician about a year ago and he suggested biofield tuning. He told me that biofield tuning helps people get to the root of their illnesses – the energetic cause – and can unblock the physical and emotional dysfunction... more »
Research in 2019 Continues to Show Healing Benefits of Coconut Oil
Research outside of the United States continues to show what the world is investigating and learning about coconut oil, while such information is censored in the U.S. corporate "mainstream" media since coconut oil presents a threat to Big Food and Big Pharma's financial interests. Recent studies confirm that coconut oil protects the heart, and also potentially protects other vital organs including the liver and kidneys of those suffering from diabetes. This research contradicts the propaganda against coconut oil by American organizations such as the American Heart Association which... more »
Professor Peter Ridd (David) vs James Cook University (Goliath)
“We finally got home from Brisbane where the court hearing was held about 1200 km to the south, and it has been good to reflect on events. I am very hopeful and Judge Vasta seemed to indicate that he would … Continue reading →
Nick Cannon to finish Nipsey Hussle’s Holistic Dr. Sebi documentary
Actor, rapper and everyone’s favorite host, Nick Cannon, just announced on Instagram that he plans to honor his friend the late Nipsey Hussle by completing his documentary on Dr. Sebi. Check out his post below… View this post on Instagram And the Lord said, “Job well done my son..” @nipseyhussle King this is how I […] The post Nick Cannon to finish Nipsey Hussle’s Holistic Dr. Sebi documentary appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fixers and transnational crime--Latin America
-Iguazu Falls 10-26-2017 * During* his testimony the following day, Bogado reportedly presented 18 pieces of evidence that the back-channel’s goal was to have Argentina provide Iran with nuclear technology or know-how.[3] Argentina and Iran already had a history of nuclear cooperation before Argentina halted it. *Infobae* reported that Bogado’s testimony included details about shell companies created in Uruguay “to disguise trips, the exchange of information, plans and payments for the nuclear services.” Bogado also reportedly implicated ex-officials from INVAP, an Argentini...more »
Is This 450-Pound Dog Real?
And who is walking whom in this relationship?
RIGHT-WINGERS CAN'T DECIDE WHICH DEMOCRATIC SUPERVILLAIN OUTED BIDEN AS A GROPER
Joe Biden's habit of touching women without their consent has been an open secret for years, so it's logical that someone would want to raise the issue as he prepares a likely run for the presidency. But to right-wingers, things can't be that simple -- there must be a sinister plot afoot. Rush Limbaugh can't pinpoint an individual culprit, but he thinks it might be a vast Democratic conspiracy: ... did I not prognosticate that the last thing the Democrats want to nominate is an old, aging white guy? With all of this diversity, and all of the women who think they’re men and all the ... more »
Devin Nunes Discusses Mueller Report Release – And More…
Join Me in The Rabbit Hole After The Video HPSCI ranking member Devin Nunes appears on Fox News today to discuss the pending release of the Mueller report and the likely content therein. Additionally, Nunes discusses his approach at sending … Continue reading →
Man found dead after shipping container explosion at Mackay business
Police establish a crime scene at a trailer and storage facility in north Queensland after a man is found dead following a shipping container explosion overnight.
All four Brexit alternatives defeated in fresh round of voting — narrowest by three votes
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Britain's exit from the European Union remains deadlocked after the UK Parliament failed to agree on any alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal.
Million-dollar review of NT Health blowouts kept under wraps
The Northern Territory Government is refusing to release a million-dollar review of its health department's colossal overspending, which it commissioned months before another report was ordered into budget blowouts across the entire government.
Funnel-web spider venom could be lifesaving treatment for stroke
If one Australian biochemist has his way, thousands of people who suffer strokes each year could have a fighting chance of survival thanks to spider venom.
Scientists scale new heights for rainforest discovery
A team of scientists and artists discover a tiny flying fox and 90 new plant species in a vertical BioBlitz of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve on the Sunshine Coast.
Driver hits woman and two-year-old girl, asks if they need a doctor, then flees scene
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Police urge a driver to turn herself in after CCTV footage shows her accelerate away from a crash scene after hitting a woman and her granddaughter in Melbourne's south-east.
Wall St boosted by unexpectedly strong US and Chinese manufacturing
Australian shares are set to follow Wall Street higher, after it was boosted by unexpectedly strong US and Chinese factory activity.
Trump Tells the Truth: Sanctions Cause People to Suffer
[image: trump-tells-the-truth-sanctions-cause-people-to-suffer] This week President Trump admitted what the Washington policy establishment of both parties would rather be kept quiet.
AOC So Exalts FDR That She Thinks He Can Even Run for Office While Dead
[image: aoc-so-exalts-fdr-that-she-thinks-he-can-even-run-for-office-while-dead] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said recently that Republicans amended the Constitution to prevent liberal icon Franklin Delano Roosevelt from running for reelection — two years after his earthly demise.
Musical Interlude: Logos, “Cheminement”
Logos, “Cheminement”
World News Briefs -- April 1, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Brexit deadlocked again: British parliament fails to find an alternative* LONDON (Reuters) - Britain was no nearer to resolving the chaos surrounding its departure from the European Union after parliament failed on Monday to find a majority of its own for any alternative to Prime Minister Theresa May’s divorce deal. After a tumultuous week in which May’s divorce strategy was rejected by lawmakers for a third time, despite her offer to quit if it passed, the future direction of Brexit remains mired in confusion. In a bid to break the impasse, lawmakers on Monday voted... more »
Free Download: B. F. Skinner"Beyond Freedom and Dignity"
*"Beyond Freedom and Dignity"* "In this profound and profoundly controversial work, a landmark of 20th-century thought originally published in 1971, B. F. Skinner makes his definitive statement about humankind and society. Insisting that the problems of the world today can be solved only by dealing much more effectively with human behavior, Skinner argues that our traditional concepts of freedom and dignity must be sharply revised. They have played an important historical role in our struggle against many kinds of tyranny, he acknowledges, but they are now responsible for the futil... more »
Tokyo tourism: The delightful Kiyosumi Garden in Tokyo
Tokyo tourism: The delightful Kiyosumi Garden in Tokyo Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo is a mega-metropolis that is home to vast numbers of people and growing numbers of international tourists visit the capital city of Japan. Hence, having such a high population and vast numbers of skyscrapers, then gardens and open spaces play a […]
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Why is there a bridge between these two spiral galaxies? Made of gas and stars, the bridge provides strong evidence that these two immense star systems have passed close to each other and experienced violent tides induced by mutual gravity. Known together as Arp 240 but individually as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258, computer modelling and the ages of star clusters indicate that the two galaxies completed a first passage near each other only about 250 million years ago. *Click image for larger size.* Gravitational tides not only pulled away matter, they compress gas and so caused star forma... more »
The Class Politics of the Indicative Votes
Thinking about politics in general, a useful distinction is made in Alexander Gallas's analysis of Thatcherism by identifying economic order politics and class politics. This *analytical separation* is useful for thinking about the different orientations of different governments at different times, and in Gallas's hands he is able to consider the accents and emphases of the preparation, war of movement, and consolidation of the Thatcherite project. This has some use in thinking about the Commons vote Monday evening. Earlier the Speaker selected four options for the indicative votes... more »
"No Rehab..."
"I don't get high, but sometimes I wish I did. That way, when I messed up in life I would have an excuse. But right now there's no rehab for stupidity." - Chris Rock
“How Dogs Love Us”
Dr. Gregory Berns, “How Dogs Love Us”, TEDxAtlanta - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0Y-GU3JqiQ "Dogs don't hesitate. They stand by our side, no matter the odds, the reason, the depth of cold. If we step into the blackest of nights, they step with us, and sometimes- most of the time- they take the first step. And no matter their size, from the smallest to the largest, they'll do what needs to be done to safeguard their human companion, their friend, even if it means giving their life. They don't weight odds, or ask any questions. Dogs are selfless." - David Weiskircher "If there ar... more »
"There It Sits..."
"Penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, calmly licking its chops." - H. L. Mencken
The Poet: Langston Hughes, "As I Grew Older"
*"As I Grew Older"* "It was a long time ago. I have almost forgotten my dream. But it was there then, In front of me, Bright like a sun- My dream. And then the wall rose, Rose slowly, Slowly, Between me and my dream. Rose until it touched the sky- The wall. Shadow. I am black. I lie down in the shadow. No longer the light of my dream before me, Above me. Only the thick wall. Only the shadow. My hands! My dark hands! Break through the wall! Find my dream! Help me to shatter this darkness, To smash this night, To break this shadow Into a thousand lights of sun, Into a thousand whirling ... more »
Out and About: And Here and There in Jalisco
On a sunny day Violeta and I will inhabit our faithful CRV and wander about, without being excessively directed toward anywhere in particular, along the south shore of Lake Chapala, maybe striking off randomly in search of interesting pueblos. Warm … Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
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"All Alone..."
“We are all alone, born alone, die alone, and- in spite of True Romance magazines- we shall all someday look back on our lives and see that, in spite of our company, we were alone the whole way. I do not say lonely- at least, not all the time- but essentially, and finally, alone. This is what makes your self-respect so important, and I don’t see how you can respect yourself if you must look in the hearts and minds of others for your happiness.” - Hunter S. Thompson
"A Specific Flaw..."
"In one of the earlier Sherlock Holmes mysteries, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle made an observation on logical deduction. When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. There is, however, a specific flaw in that maxim. It assumes people can recognize the difference between what is impossible and what they *believe* is impossible." - Peter Clines
Why Bret Stephens Is Wrong About Iran
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Iran is making its decisions about nuclear policy within a larger context in which not Iran, but instead the United States under Donald Trump, is the isolated actor. Almost a year after President Donald Trump reneged on U.S. commitments in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran nuclear deal, there is not the slightest sign that this move is achieving the declared objective of Iran returning to the negotiating table to negotiate a “better deal.” Tehran instead has been exuding perseveran... more »
Will Trump Really Close the Southern Border?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Immigration, Americas* As migrants surge at the U.S.-Mexico border, the president is considering drastic action. Will he do it? “It's something that I'm sure we'll be looking into and studying,” Kevin Hassett, the chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers said on Monday, making the prospect sound more dubious. The “it” in question is, of course, closing the U.S. border with Mexico. President Donald Trump has been vowing to close America’s southern border should Mexico fail to halt the flow of asylum seekers moving north. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is up i... more »
Two U.S. Air Force Officers Fired for Hazing
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By Staff Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey, U.S. Air Force - http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/Still/2006/Air_Force/DF-SD-06-03299.JPEG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4381853] Here's what we know. Two Air Force squadron commanders have been fired after an investigation uncovered "a culture of hazing within their units," officials have announced. The two commanders relieved are Lt. Col. Robb Fiechtner of the 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; and Lt. Col. Joshua Cate... more »
Why Navy Aircraft Carriers Love the F-35: They Can Send Them 'Target Data'
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lockheedmartin/44145826135/sizes/h/] They can bring the heat--and fast. *F-35 officials with the Joint Program Office explain that the F-35 has identified and transmitted targets to ground weapons, such as artillery and rockets, in recent exercises as well. This scenario, one senior official said, specifically happened during ongoing multi-domain battle exercises in the Pacific.* The Pentagon’s F-35 has conducted test attack missions in tandem with other aircraft, surface ships and ground weapons as part of its... more »
Hitler's Super Submarines: Could They Have Helped Nazi Germany Win World War II?
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2623112] Too little, too late. *As the war turned against Berlin, the Nazi commanders accelerated development of new weapons, which distracted from other areas. Then the war worsened, accelerating new weapon development further in a perverted, vicious cycle.* On May 4, 1945 one of the most advanced submarines in the world crept up to a British Royal Navy cruiser. U-2511 was one of Germany’s new Type XXI-class “wonder” submarines, and she was hunting for Allied ships. She al... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 4/1/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 4/1/19" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • 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/
"The Superheroes of Monetary Central Planning"
*"The Superheroes of Monetary Central Planning"* by David Stockman "Somebody has to do it, don’t you see? Somebody has to save the world..." – Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, "Watchmen" (1986-87) "Wall Street’s algorithms and robo-machines have been grinding out a recovery from the Christmas Eve blowout low so far this year. Today, for example, the S&P 500 Index had reached as high as 2,862.19 as of lunchtime, up nearly 1% from last Friday’s close. But that index is still no higher than it was nearly eight months ago, when it first approached these levels on the upside. We’ve been abov... more »
Wild Free and Happy Sample 12
[Note: This is the twelfth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild, Free, & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 199 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Technological Innovation* When a hungry chimp snatches a small monkey, termite, or bird egg, all she needs to eat it are fingers and teeth. When a hungry baboon discovers a car... more »
Seneca Gaming CEO Holly Gagnon should have green-lighted a different Niagara expansion project, say critics
Last fall the Seneca Gaming Corporation, under the direction of CEO Holly Gagnon, greenlighted a $40 million renovation plan to what is, ostensibly, the front entrance to the venue, Sixth Street and the Seneca Niagara Casino’s access road to Daily
U.S. Southern Border At The Breaking Point As Thousands Of Migrants Approach The Border Daily
FOX News *Washington Times: **Massive caravan on 'illegal immigration superhighway' to press strained border resources* *For most people, the pain of mass illegal immigration has been abstract.* That’s about to change. Anyone crossing the U.S.-Mexico border could end up stuck in longer lines as officers are pulled from the land ports of entry and deployed to help the Border Patrol transport, feed and see to the medical needs of the tens of thousands of people streaming illegally into the U.S. each week. Mexican officials warn of another caravan of 20,000 migrants preparing to sho... more »
Los tratados de inversión y los ISDS II
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
01-Apr-2019 En esta segunda parte abordamos los problemas de los tratados de inversión y los ISDS, ofreciendo varios ejemplos de su presencia en la Unión Europea, incluyendo la delicada situación de España, que se sitúa entre los países más demandados de nuestro entorno.
Menú del TPP11: transgénicos y plaguicidas cancerígenos al plato
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
01-Apr-2019 "El TPP opera como un candado para los avances que podamos lograr en materias fundamentales para la salud de todes, y un freno para demandas que son preocupación central de las mujeres, sobre todo las defensoras de sus territorios indígenas y/o campesinos, que sufren más directamente los daños a la salud en la familia y las consecuencias del daño ambiental".
TPP-11: ni progresista ni inclusivo
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
01-Apr-2019 Los representantes del gobierno, incluido el ministro Ampuero, se han esforzado en repetir una y otra vez que el CPTPP o TPP-11 es “inclusivo”. Como con otras aseveraciones, no entregan pruebas que la sustenten.
Central Única de Trabajadores (CUT) llama a los parlamentarios a rechazar el TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
01-Apr-2019 Bárbara Figueroa: lo que obliga a firmar este tratado es la necesidad de seguir limitando la capacidad de acción y soberanía nacional frente a las relaciones comerciales
Michèle Alexandre Named First African-American Dean of Stetson University College of Law
Stetson University has appointed Michèle Alexandre, a civil rights, gender and race scholar as the first African-American dean of the College of Law. Alexandre will begin her new role in June 2019. Currently, Alexandre serves as associate dean for faculty development and intellectual life, professor of law and the Leonard B. Melvin, Jr. Lecturer at […]
Wilson College President Announces Plans to Step Down at End of Academic Year
Dr. Barbara Mistick, president of Wilson College, has announced that she will relinquish her duties as president at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. Mistick began her role as the college’s 19th president in 2011 after serving as the president of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Since then, Wilson experienced increases in enrollment as […]
Failed National Military Strategy Analogies
by Anonymous US National Security expert, as part of a new series of posts providing insights into the policy-making process Sir: Per your request at the 0500 stand-up, I have compiled the full set of analogies developed to wrap around the pending National Military Strategy. Staff were told to supply a framework analogy appropriate for […]
Can you really see more rainbows in Tasmania than any other state or territory?
It turns out Tasmania has the perfect combination of clear skies, cloud patterns and latitudinal coordinates to allow for the observation of more rainbows there than anywhere else in Australia.
'I didn't know little kids could be trans': How Lottie's family accepted her as a girl
When she was four, Lottie told her parents she wasn't a boy, but a transgender girl. They say she's "still just the same kid" — but they're keeping her gender identity a secret at school.
'We're going to die': Snack food promo staff fear for their lives in Sydney ferris wheel mishap
Three women cling for their lives when the door to a ferris wheel carriage breaks off mid-air during a snack food promotion at Sydney's Circular Quay.
Almost 1,000 still homeless after Townsville floods
Two months on from the Townsville floods almost 1,000 people are still homeless with some residents couch surfing or living in caravans as rental vacancies in the city reach an all-time low.
Live: NSW Now: Sydney Inner West shooting leaves one critical, ring found in cold case
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police were called to a unit in Five Dock just before 4am and found a man with a gunshot wound to his head and another man with a gunshot wound to his arm — and it's Budget day, 2019.
Six questions for a space archaeologist, who has a dire warning for Earth
Just In - 7 hours ago
Humans have done a remarkable job of making their presence felt on Earth, and now we're spreading to outer space. In doing so we've given rise to a fertile new profession: space archaeology.
Will climate change be devastating for Kakadu National Park?
The risks posed to the Great Barrier Reef due to climate change are well documented, but could another of Australia's geographical icons face a similar threat? Curious Darwin investigates.
Secretive outback spy base at centre of redundancy payout dispute
A major defence contractor at one of Australia's most secretive intelligence facilities is being sued by former employees, who claim they were not paid out their proper redundancy entitlements.
'Hi, it's Ron Howard here': NT filmmaker answers Hollywood's call
A scriptwriter from the outskirts of Darwin becomes the only Australian accepted into an exclusive screenwriting bootcamp run by A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13 director Ron Howard.
Mars methane confirmation the 'ultimate prize in planetary exploration'
After years of debate, a European spacecraft has independently confirmed not only do methane spikes occur on the red planet, but it has located a potential source of the gas near the Gale Crater.
Chaotic scenes in Honiara as Solomon Islanders flock to home to vote
A mass exodus of voters from the Solomon Islands' capital ahead of this week's national election leaves the country's main hospital in crisis, with elective surgeries and clinics cancelled as critical staff are absent.
Smith and Warner's ball-tampering bans are over — but it's been a bit of an anti-climax
The end of the ball-tampering bans of Steve Smith and David Warner was a bit anti-climactic — the real question is when, and if, they (and Cameron Bancroft) will draw a line under the scandal by telling the full story, writes Geoff Lemon.
Superannuation policies of both major parties explained
Just In - 7 hours ago
ABC News examines the main superannuation changes that the major political parties are proposing, and the estimated dollar impact on the federal budget.
'I always felt like an outsider': The many forms of autism
On World Autism Awareness Day, a West Australian artist with autism is urging people to realise the condition comes in many forms.
Coal-fired power station lobbied Environment Minister for help, FOI documents reveal
Delta Electricity asked Melissa Price's office for help accessing taxpayer-funded carbon credits from the Emissions Reduction Fund, and was given an assurance the Minister would request a review from the fund's Assurance Committee, documents obtained under Freedom of Information reveal.
New 'non-judgemental' school program teaches history of Stolen Generations
In an attempt to address the gap in accurate student and public knowledge about the Stolen Generations, a new resource kit is now available for schools across the country.
Tax changes and a forecast surplus are a given: Here's what else to expect tonight
Tonight's Budget is widely being seen as a re-election pitch for the Coalition. There will be sweeteners, programs, policies and the first forecast surplus in more than a decade.
Daggers, deaths and dragons: Here's how we think Game of Thrones will end
It's been over a year since our Westerosi correspondents made their predictions about the final season. Find out if they stand by them.
This formula can work out how hard you should go during exercise
Just In - 7 hours ago
Exercising at your maximal heart rate isn't always effective. Training smarter, not harder, will make you fitter, write Angela Spence and Carly Brade.
Why Britain's Brexit woes might hold bad news for Trump
Britain's Brexit drama has plenty of parallels in the US. No wonder the US president is watching closely, says Micheline Maynard.
You Can’t Buy Fact Checking. But You Can Support It When You Buy a Shirt
Coming soon: The Snopes.com store.
TSA’s Social Media Highlight Weird Stuff in Travelers’ Bags
The agency's Instagram account won three Webby awards last year, including the People's Voice Award for weird social content marketing.
‘Harry Potter’ Books Burned at Catholic Parish in Poland
In the pictures, flames are consuming an African wooden mask, a small Buddhist figure, figurines of elephants and books on personality and magic, as well as those by J.K. Rowling.
European Air Is Clean, But Diesel Black Carbon Could Be An Issue For Respiratory Issue Sufferers On These Streets
Air in England, the United States and most of Europe is now cleaner than it's been in over a century, but you wouldn't know that if you read populist epidemiology claims, which have redefined pollution from PM10, dangerous soot like black carbon, to PM2.5, which you can only detect with an electron microscope, and even down to PM1.0, which might as well be virtual pollution. read more
Effects of Intermittent Versus Continuous Energy Intakes on #Insulin Sensitivity and #Metabolic Risk in Women with Overweight – Hutchison – 2019 – #Obesity
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People who swear a lot make the best friends, study suggests
http://goodfullness.com/people-who-swear-a-lot-make-the-best-friends-study-suggests/
#Thailand #supermarket ditches #plastic packaging for banana leaves – Rimping Supermarket in Thailand
https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/thailand-supermarket-ditches-plastic-packaging-for-banana-leaves/rimping-supermarket-in-thailand/slideshow/68668028.cms?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ETFBMain
5 Cities Most at Risk With Rising Sea Levels.
https://www.traveltrivia.com/cities-most-at-risk-of-sea-level-rise/
#Pluto Has Been Officially Reclassified as a Planet
https://futurism.com/pluto-reclassified-as-a-major-planet/
More on Flood Control: The Missouri River, the Levees, and the Gavins Point and Spencer Dams
The policy options to solve or ameliorate flooding on the Missouri River are not obvious (at least to me).
Turkish warplanes spotted over southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – Two Turkish warplanes were spotted flying over the southern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate earlier today, a new report read. According to the report, the two Turkish warplanes were escorting a military convoy that entered northwestern Syria earlier in the day. Once the Turkish military reached the southern Aleppo town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pakistani military once again rejects India’s claim of downing an F-16 over Kashmir
The media wing of Pakistan’s Armed Forces reiterated on Monday that it did not lose an F-16 during the 27 February dogfight with Indian warplanes, adding that Pakistani forces shot down two Indian jets. “The event of 27 Feb is part of history now. No Pakistani F16 was hit by Indian Air Force. As regard PAF action for strikes across LOC [Line of Control] it was done […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NBC: 4200 gallons of fluoride spill from tanks at Texas chlorine site
(Photo: SBG San Antonio) On Friday morning, about 4200 gallons of hydrofluoric cylic acid (or fluoride) spilled out of a tank during a transfer at the San Antonio Water System Chlorine Site. (Check out the video below…while it is not new, this is the exact same chemical that spilled last week and the very same one […] The post NBC: 4200 gallons of fluoride spill from tanks at Texas chlorine site appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trial Begins: Livermore couple alleges Monsanto’s Roundup caused cancer
Here we go again! “Just one day after a federal jury decided that Monsanto must pay $80 million in damages to a Santa Rosa man, and less than a year after a state jury awarded $300 million in damages to a Vallejo groundskeeper in a similar case, opening statements were delivered Thursday in a new […] The post Trial Begins: Livermore couple alleges Monsanto’s Roundup caused cancer appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC journalist quits then blows the whistle on how mainstream media deceives the public
Confusion can arise when trying to understand why millions of people still tune into mainstream media. Because of this, they (mainstream media) are still having a huge impact on the consciousness of those who watch and surf their platforms for information about what’s happening in our world. That being said, many have come to the […] The post NBC journalist quits then blows the whistle on how mainstream media deceives the public appeared first on Health Nut News.
May Ponders Fourth Vote on Her Brexit Deal
[image: may-ponders-fourth-vote-on-her-brexit-deal] Suffering defeat three times already, Prime Minister Theresa May is considering asking the House of Commons to vote on her “soft” Brexit deal a fourth time, even as Parliament is debating other options.
Democrat “For the People Act” to End Electoral College, Give Puerto Rico the Vote
[image: democrat-for-the-people-act-to-end-electoral-college-give-puerto-rico-the-vote] Senators Jeff Merkley and Senator Tom Udall have introduced legislation that will make America a more “democratic” nation, by eliminating the Electoral College and giving the vote to residents of U.S. territories.
“Beto” Says El Paso Is Safe Because of Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
[image: beto-says-el-paso-is-safe-because-of-immigrants-and-asylum-seekers] Robert “Beto” O’Rourke told a gathering in El Paso on March 30: “We are safe because we are a city of immigrants and asylum seekers.”
Sheriff Says He’ll Go to Jail Before Violating Citizens’ Rights Under Red Flag Law
[image: sheriff-declares-he-ll-go-to-jail-before-violating-citizens-rights-under-colorado-s-red-flag-law] Weld County, Colorado, Sheriff Steve Reams has threatened to go to jail before he enforces a new red-flag law on any of his county’s citizens.
Charter Moratorium on Tap: Update on Legislative Effort in California
First, a charter moratorium bill was filed this morning in California SB 756. I knew the spot bill would be a moratorium, but of course I couldn’t say that publicly before it happened. Here is how it reads now. The Charter Schools Act of 1992 authorizes the establishment and operation of charter schools. Existing law generally requires a petition to
Ocasio & Cortez–The Laurel & Hardy Of US Politics!
By Paul Homewood Oh well, seeing as it’s “Let’s Get AOC” week, what about this gem: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez incorrectly asserted that Republicans amended the Constitution to stop former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt from being re-elected — even though he died in office. “They had to amend the Constitution of the […]
Nevada sued over lack of transparency in adult-use cannabis licensing
A group of marijuana businesses in Nevada has sued the state, alleging a recent recreational marijuana licensing round wasn’t transparent and was “ripe for corruption.” Six suits now have been filed since the state issued 61 provisional licenses in December without disclosing the names of the license winners or the scoring criteria, according to the […] Nevada sued over lack of transparency in adult-use cannabis licensing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Former British ISIS Fighters Speak Out
*Business Insider*: *Western ISIS recruits wouldn't stand too close to each other for fear they could get blasted by a drone strike, captured fighter claims* * Western ISIS recruits kept far apart from each other because they knew some were targets for drone strike assassinations. * "A lot of the westerners were kept distances from one another because one of the primary affairs was targeted drone strikes," British recruit Hamza Parvez told the BBC from prison in Syria. * "People wouldn't want to be associated with one another just in case. So we'd really be scared of, ok, "this guy... more »
Reflections on The Sopranos
I just finished re-watching the entirety of The Sopranos, HBO’s classic Mafia drama. I saw it season-by-season when it originally aired (1999-2007), and I still hew to the allegedly philistine view that the ending was not only bad, but insulting. Overall, though the show’s reputation is well-deserved. Here are the top social science insights I […] The post Reflections on The Sopranos appeared first on Econlib.
Qasim Rashid-- Building Bridges Of Understanding And Tearing Down Walls Of Bigotry-- In A Red Virginia Senate Race
Blue America doesn't endorse many candidates running for state legislatures-- only men and women we feel have the potential to make profound impacts on their state and significantly strengthen the Democrats' congressional bench. Unlike most states, where people will elected their legislatures in 2020, Virginia is electing theirs in 2019-- 8 months from now. Today we decided to endorse progressive activist and attorney Qasim Rashid who is running for a Republican-held seat (SD-28) that snakes along the Potomac River (the Virginia-Maryland border) from Stratford Hall way up to where... more »
Accountability Beyond the Bubble
Accountability has always been an educational buzzword, and the modern reformy era has put accountability on a high, if somewhat cockeyed pedestal. Testing? Not testing? Running test scores through models soaked in magic VAM sauce? Regular school visits, inspections and audits? Administrators and school boards that actually pay attention? A big fat stack of state and federal regulations and reports thereon? So many fun things are on the table these days. But as with many reformy subjects, what's really being discussed is accountability for large, urban districts. Those districts fac... more »
The United States Is a Major Energy Exporting Nation
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) five-year outlook expects that the United States will overtake Russia and potentially Saudi Arabia as… The post The United States Is a Major Energy Exporting Nation appeared first on IER.
"Does Anyone Know..."
"All sins, of course, deserve to be treated with mercy: we all do what we can, and life is too hard and too cruel for us to condemn anyone for failing in this area. Does anyone know what he himself would do if faced with the worst and how much truth could he bear under such circumstances?" - Andre Comte-Sponville
"The strongest weapon against hateful speech, is not repression, it is more speech" #QotD
Rowan Atkinson on hate speech and the victimhood industry: Has New Zealand learned nothing from overseas kneejerks? From places where they have already imposed censoriousness of the most intimidating kind -- "guaranteed to have a chilling effect on free expression and free protest." . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
China Is Capitalizing on the West's Mayhem
*Leland Lazarus, John Brunetti* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing is creating norms to incentivize neighboring countries to follow its leadership in a new Asian order. At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, the West seemed to have lost its swagger. The leaders of the United States, Great Britain, and France were all MIA—Donald Trump wrestling with the longest government shutdown in history, Theresa May suffering from a humiliating defeat of her Brexit deal, and Emmanuel Macron fending off the Yellow Vest protests. Meanwhile, in his speech at Davos, Chinese vice pre... more »
How the Two Biggest Battleships Ever Died the Most Horrible Deaths
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: Japanese_battleship_Musashi.jpg: 日本語: 白石 東平English: Tobei Shiraishiderivative work: 0607crp [Public domain]] Big ships, big deaths. *On April 6, 1945 (Y-2 Day for the SSAF), waves of Japanese planes dove in suicidal attacks into Allied Pacific Fleet ships as part of Operation Kikusui (“Floating Chrysanthemums”), so named after the chrysanthemum crest of Kusunoki Masashige, a 14th-century samurai hero.* Special Sea Attack Force (SSAF) was an ordinary-sounding name for the pitifully tiny remnant of what was once the mighty Imperia... more »
Sig Sauer to the Rescue: Why the Army Loves Its New M17 and M18 Guns
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * All of the reasons. *The M17 and M18 pistols are manufactured by Sig Sauer, who earned the $580 million contract to produce the weapon.* Service weapons developers and soldiers say the new M17 and M18 pistol, designed as a next-generation handgun to follow the Army’s current M9 Beretta, is expected to substantially change combat tactics, techniques and strategies for dismounted soldiers on-the-move. *(This first appeared last year.)* “You can close with the enemy in close quarter combat and engage the enemy with one hand. It is tough to do this with ... more »
North Korea Has Thousands of Pieces of Artillery: Could It Really Flatten Seoul?
*Prakash Menon, PR Shankar* *Security, * We ask the question. *What would happen?* The year 2017 marked a highpoint in U.S.-North Korean tensions with the United States continuing to maintain that the military option was still on the table. Though nuclear threats have also been exchanged, one of the oft-quoted retaliatory capability of North Korea has been its ability to devastate Seoul within a day by applying its conventional artillery fire power. This has been a powerful argument that supposedly adds to deterring the United States from military action. We contend that such a... more »
"What If..."
"What if when you die they ask, "How was Heaven?" ~ Author Unknown A truly terrifying thought...
"Conversations With a Ghost"
*"Conversations With a Ghost"* by Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "Today, we have no jokes. And we won’t try to fool you with some April Fools’ gag. Instead, we’ll let the ghosts speak. *Ask the Ghost: *Our generation is, of course, the most fabulous group of people who ever walked on two legs, with a more keenly honed sense of right and wrong than any other, before or after. We not only care about our fellow man… we also care about the blue-tailed horned tree frog… and about the earth itself. Not only that, but we have an incredibly learned view of how economies work. We can av... more »
THE "DO BLACK KIDS ACTUALLY MATTER" FILE: Digest of reports!
*MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019Wittgenstein held till next week:* We'd expected to start our award-winning treatment of the later Wittgenstein this week. Plainly, we aren't able to have nice things, just as Paula said! Those reports have been postponed until the start of next week. Our reason? The New York Times' treatment of the Stuyvesant matter is one of the most disingenuous journalistic episodes ever staged. This 19-minute taped discussion has a piece of misdirection to suit every taste. And Sunday's featured editorial may be the least helpful presentation of all time. At the New Yor... more »
This Doctor was Pro-Vaccine Until her Daughter Died After Vaccinations — a Heartbreaking Video
The post This Doctor was Pro-Vaccine Until her Daughter Died After Vaccinations — a Heartbreaking Video appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Is China Building An Anti-Satellite Laser Base?
Xinjiang laser facility *Washington Free Beacon: **Satellite Photos Show Chinese Anti-Satellite Laser Base* *Images also reveal work on EMP and electronic warfare weaponry.* Commercial satellite images have provided the first photographs of a secret Chinese anti-satellite laser base in western Xinjiang province, along with other high-technology weapons facilities. The laser facility is located near a lake and is about 145 miles south of the Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. The facility was discovered by retired Indian Army Col. Vinayak Bhat, a satellite imagery analyst who specia... more »
The Syrian horses of war, stolen, abused and traumatised – only a lucky few came home
*Vanessa Beeley* | Always expect the unexpected in Syria.
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