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I like Tulsi Gabbard
A brief rant on the status of the DNC, Democratic Debates and I "come out" for Tulsi... and Trump... Continue reading →
Stealth Strike! How America's F-117 Stealth Fighters Went to War for the First Time
*Dario Leone* *Security, * The history. The Lockheed F-117 was developed in response to a U.S. Air Force (USAF) request for an aircraft capable of attacking high value targets without being detected by enemy radar. By the 1970s, new materials and techniques allowed engineers to design an aircraft with radar-evading or “stealth” qualities. The result was the F-117A, the world’s first operational stealth aircraft. The first F-117A flew on June 18, 1981, and the first F-117A unit, the 4450th Tactical Group (renamed the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing in October 1989), achieved initial ... more »
I Have Fought in War. I Can Tell You Attacking North Korea Is a Mistake.
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usairforce/17634195280/sizes/k/] There is no military option. *The implications are clear: if missiles and unimpeded air power are insufficient to destroy enemy armor out in the open after forty-two days, and if men clothed in mere robes can survive on the surface of a mountain against heavy weapons, then the tens of thousands of North Korean artillery pieces, their mobile missile launchers, and hidden nuclear-missile silos would be able to withstand even the most withering and sustained attack.* *(This fir... more »
Regional conservatoriums push for suitable venues to sustain music education
From their humble beginnings inside former churches, hostels and retail stores, regional conservatoriums continue to play a leading role in music education outside metropolitan areas.
Live: Bombers try to switch off Power at Docklands
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The Bombers kick off Saturday's AFL against the Power at Docklands, then there's an all-Sydney clash, the Cats head west, the Dees host the Tigers and Adelaide faces the Saints. Follow all the lives scores, stats and commentary.
Outfoxed! The simple baiting tool protecting wildlife from poisoning while targeting pest
An innovation directs foxes to poisoned bait while preventing dingoes and other wildlife from taking the bait.
P-plater charged over burnouts on suburban Adelaide football playing field
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An Adelaide suburban football club says a local crimewave at its sporting complex is becoming a "bloody nightmare", with fights and the discovery of discarded needles becoming common occurrences.
The man who played didgeridoo at Bob Hawke's funeral
William Barton, a Kalkadunga man who grew up in Mount Isa, performs on stages all over the world, from Carnegie Hall to Finland, and even for the likes of the Royal family.
Woman killed as cliff collapses on popular California beach
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A woman is killed and four people are injured after a cliff collapsed on popular southern California beach in Encinitas, north of San Diego.
Dozens of tips lead search for fugitive Canadian teens to Ontario
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The massive hunt for two teenagers suspected of shooting dead Australian tourist Lucas Fowler and his US girlfriend moves to the eastern Canadian province of Ontario with police receiving more than 30 tips within an eight-hour period.
Coalition requests first study of nuclear power in Australia in over a decade
Energy Minister Angus Taylor insists the moratorium on nuclear energy will remain in place, but asks the bipartisan Environment and Energy Committee to look at what would be needed for "any future government's consideration" of the technology.
Woman sentenced to 32 years in jail for murdering her two children
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A 23-year-old woman found guilty of the murders of her two young daughters 17 days apart did so because they "got in the way" of the life she wanted, a UK court hears.
'No defence' for Reagan calling African UN delegates 'monkeys,' daughter says
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Ronald Reagan's daughter says there is "no suitable explanation" for her father calling African delegates to the United Nations "monkeys" in a 1971 phone conversation with then-US President Richard Nixon.
Damaged dam wall threatening UK town looks 'dodgy but stable', Boris Johnson says
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The UK Prime Minister visits the English town as RAF Chinooks fly in bags of stone to fix part of the concrete wall of the Toddbrook reservoir dam which crumbled and washed away in recent rain.
Driver in 'horrendous' fatal crash arrested trying to board flight at Sydney Airport
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A 22-year-old Nepalese man is arrested at Sydney Airport and charged over a car crash, described by police as "horrendous", that claimed the lives of two people near Cooma.
Double-tragedy for Greens pioneer Deb Foskey losing home to fire while battling cancer
Deb Foskey has survived the death of her teenage son, a career in politics, the threat of bushfire — which has now claimed her home — but now she faces the toughest fight of her life.
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Another Answer Came"
2002, "Another Answer Came"
Cleary Partnership Offers Free Tuition For Restaurant Employees, Families
What if tuition costs came free with employment, like healthcare benefits? Dr. Jayson Boyers, the president of Cleary University in Michigan, has been asking himself that question. Last week, Cleary launched a new partnership with Team Schostak, a family-owned restaurant group, to provide free tuition for restaurant employees.
Devin Nunes Discusses IG Criminal Referral and DOJ Position on James Comey…
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes appears on Fox News with Tucker Carlson to discuss the ongoing investigative situation with James Comey. Representative Nunes highlights the difference between Inspector General Michael Horowitz and U.S. Attorney John Durham; noting there … Continue reading →
Turkey Will Reopen European Migrant Crisis Unless Turks Allowed in EU
[image: turkey-will-reopen-european-migrant-crisis-unless-turks-allowed-in-eu] Turkey threatens to open the floodgates of mass migration unless the EU grants Turkish citizens visa-free access to its passport-free zone.
WGC: Central Banks Bought 374 Tons of Gold, Largest On Record For First Half of A Year EVER
WallStForMainSt Streamed live on Aug 1, 2019 Central banks purchased a record $15.7bn of gold in the first six months of the year in an effort to diversify their reserves away from the US dollar as global trade tensions continue to simmer. Central banks make record $15.7bn gold purchases : – https://amp.ft.com/content/b62ebb1a-b… – Data released …
US to Impose More Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Press TV Published on Aug 2, 2019 The US president announces new tariffs on 300-billion dollars of Chinese-made products, escalating his trade war with Beijing. end
The ‘Special Relationship’ Is Collapsing… and That’s a Good Thing
The ‘Special Relationship’ Is Collapsing… and That’s a Good Thing by Matthew Ehret, August 1, 2019, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ British Ambassador Kim Darroch’s return to London from his failed mission in America is being hailed by many naïve commentators as yet another proof that President Trump is a crazed ego-maniac who cannot take criticism from a seasoned …
Israel Prepares for War with Gaza, IDF Chief Says, Concludes Large-Scale Exercise in Preparation for Next Gaza War
Zionist ‘666’ war propaganda! IDF Concludes Large-Scale Exercise in Preparation for Next Gaza War by https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en The four-day drill, the largest carried out by the IDF Gaza Division since Operation Protective Edge in 2014, also simulated war on multiple fronts – The Israeli military on Wednesday completed a four-day exercise named “Four Seasons,” designed to …
Jesse Ventura: “Powerful Forces Covered Up the Epstein Case the First Time for a Reason.”
RT America Published on Aug 2, 2019 Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss the recent arrest of alleged serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and reveal the names of the politicians and celebrities listed in Epstein’s black book. RT Host Rick Sanchez scolds prosecutors for referring to Epstein’s female child victims “prostitutes.” end
Jim Willie: The USFed And A Return To Infinite QE Forever At Zero Bound
Jim Willie: The USFed And A Return To Infinite QE Forever At Zero Bound by Jim Willie, Golden-Jackass, via https://www.silverdoctors.com/ As the USFed climbs into the Infinite QE Forever policy chamber, the entire global financial system will abruptly change… – The widespread profound and recognized global recession, complete with numerous icon corporate failures, will lead …
Palestinians Clash with IDF in Protest at Demolition of West Bank Homes
RT Published on Aug 2, 2019 Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli forces on Friday near the site of a recent demolition of houses which Israel claims were built too close to its security barrier with the West Bank. Last month Israeli crews began demolishing dozens of Palestinian homes on the outskirts of an east Jerusalem …
Torture Loophole: Gaps in Law Mean Israeli Security Services Still Torture – Report
RT Published on Aug 1, 2019 An Israeli human-rights group is claiming legal loopholes are allowing the country’s security agencies to get away with torture. The study was based on complaints logged by detainees who allege they were subjected to brutal interrogation techniques. Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of …
‘Bigger Than Soviet Union!’: Trumps Says US is Now the Largest Energy Producer in the Entire World
RT Published on Aug 2, 2019 Donald Trump said the United States of America were currently the biggest producer of energy in the world, surpassing even the former Soviet Union. Trump was speaking at campaign rally in Cincinnati, Ohio on Thursday. end
Afghanistan 18yrs On: Washington’s Longest-Ever War
Has Afghanistan attacked America? NO! Is Afghanistan a threat to American interests? NO! Was Afghanistan involved in 9/11? NO! So why is US-Pentagram waging war against Afghanistan? It is about control of the global illegal opium drugs trade. It is about natural gas pipelines infrastructure. The 13 Satanic bloodlines control the opium trade. – RT …
The Establishment’s Hatred of Tulsi Gabbard — Explained
The Establishment’s Hatred of Tulsi Gabbard — Explained by Jake Mercier, https://medium.com/citizensource Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard has been the victim of a slew of establishment media attacks since she announced her presidential campaign on January 11, 2019. Since then, she’s been attacked by ‘journalists’ and media pundits who have called her an Assad apologist, Putin’s …
Israel Drives US Foreign Policy on Iran: American Writer
Press TV Published on Aug 1, 2019 “Israel drives US foreign policy” on Iran, says American writer and sociopolitical analyst Walt Peretto in response to the imposition of sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif by the administration of President Donald Trump. end
The END Of The Dollar! FedRes Makes History As Interest Rates DROP!
World Alternative Media Published on Aug 1, 2019 Josh Sigurdson talks with author and economic analyst John Sneisen about the decision by the Federal Reserve yesterday to drop interest rates by a quarter point after desperately attempting to prop up interest rates in the past year. The Fed cited “muted inflation” but the real problem …
On The Myth of Original Philosophy
Philosophy is like oxygen—people can use either without knowing about their existence. Human beings have been taking actions that have philosophical implications for more than 70,000 years, but they became aware of the domain of philosophy only in the last 2500 years, and we became aware of the existence of oxygen only in the last 250 years. There are no original ideas in philosophy, because ideas are pre-philosophy— they are universal and timeless. But there can be original arguments. A philosopher, who comes up with arguments for or against certain philosophical positions, exists ... more »
Did Tampered-With Conditioner Cause a Wisconsin Woman to Lose Her Hair?
A mother and daughter sounded the alarm over a Pantene product sold at a Walmart store. We checked out their claims.
Did U.S. Rep. Cheney Accuse Native Tribes of “Destroying Our Western Way of Life”?
A coalition of Native American tribes, groups, and individuals fought for the Yellowstone grizzly’s relisting under the Endangered Species Act.
California Festival Gunman Killed Himself, Officials Say
The gunman who opened fire on a California food festival killed himself after officers shot him multiple times, correcting previous police accounts that the officers fired the fatal bullet.
FBI: Delivery Drivers Involved in Amazon Theft Ring
The two contract delivery drivers working for Amazon had a clear-cut assignment. Instead, the FBI said the two routinely stole items and sold them at pawn shops.
Does Photo Show U.S. House Democrats ‘Vacationing’ in Italy on Taxpayer Dime?
Democratic members of the House of Representatives did take an official trip to Italy and Africa.
NEC Director Larry Kudlow -vs- U.S. CoC President Tom Dohonue…
With President Trump announcing an additional ten percent tariff on $300 billion of Chinese products, the Chamber of Commerce worm, Tom Donohue, comes out to oppose. An interesting juxtaposition between two interviews. The first with National Economic Council Director Larry … Continue reading →
WaPo Publishes Gabbard Smear Piece Filled With Blatant Lies
The Washington Post, which is wholly owned by a CIA contractor who is reportedly working to control the underlying infrastructure of the global economy, has published a shockingly deceitful smear piece about Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard in the wake of her criticisms of her […]
Trees Do It, And Now A Thin Slice Of Wood Can Remove Some Water Contaminants
Most membranes that are used to distill fresh water from salty are made of polymers, which are derived from fossil fuels. There is a reason that fossil fuels have stuck around for so long. No longer do they have terrific energy density in the form of gasoline but they make up many useful products. But many of those products can be difficult to recycle. A new wood membrane takes a page out of the book of trees instead. In a limited sense, the intricate system of water circulating in a tree can filter it and a team of researchers have figured out how to use a thin slice of wood as a... more »
Yes, the Army Still Loves Those Killer Shotguns
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * While Glocks and others get all the press... *Shotguns became increasingly common among U.S. combat troops at the tail end of the Cold War, as the threat of terrorism moved combat into urban areas, aboard oil rigs, ships and aircraft. Shotguns were issued to special operations forces, ship crews, boarding parties, and U.S. Marine Corps Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams.* One of the most popular civilian firearms, the shotgun, also has a role as a military weapon. Originally designed as hunting weapons, many armies turn to shotguns for a variety of... more »
Petrobras Records net Profit of R$18.9 Billion in the Second Quarter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Petrobras reported that it recorded net profits of R$18.9 billion (US$4.73 billion) in the second quarter of this year, a historical record. A note published by the state-owned company states that the result represents an increase of 368 percent over the net profits for the first quarter of the year […] The post Petrobras Records net Profit of R$18.9 Billion in the Second Quarter appeared first on The Rio Times.
Loyal dog walks 125 miles ‘with tears in her eyes’ back to owner who rejected her
Maru, a loyal and wounded Bullmastiff dog, walked 125 miles through Siberian forests trying to get back home to the owner who had rejected her. The one-year-old puppy dodged bears and wolves on her desperate trek back home. Her owner indicated she was allergic to Maru and didn’t want her anymore, so she put her […] The post Loyal dog walks 125 miles ‘with tears in her eyes’ back to owner who rejected her appeared first on Health Nut News.
These residents — locked in a battle with a developer for four years — aren't backing down
At first glance, a nondescript car park may not seem the likeliest of places for a tug-of-war between a high-profile developer and community group — but with four years gone and three plans rejected, there looks to be no end in sight.
R Kelly pleads not guilty to sex trafficking charges
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The R&B singer remains in jail while he faces charges that he ran a criminal scheme that recruited women and underage girls to have sex with him, keeping them from friends and family and making them dependent on him financially.
Show must go on as young woman stars in musical while beating breast cancer
Music teacher and actress Kimmie Jonceski performed a lead role in a musical while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer this year and wants her courageous story to inspire other young women facing a cancer diagnosis.
Civil Rights Leaders Warn Against New HUD Rule
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed changes to the disparate impact rule under the Fair Housing Act, a provision that prohibits seemingly neutral policies that have a “disparate impact” on marginalized groups. Civil rights leaders worry it will affect school segregation.
UVA’s School of Engineering Recognized for Diversity Progress
The University of Virginia (UVA) School of Engineering received the bronze award from the American Society for Engineering Education’s Diversity Recognition Program. ASEE recognizes engineering and engineering technology colleges that have made headway in increasing diversity, inclusion and degree attainment within their programs. UVA was one of 220 universities that signed the ASEE Deans Diversity […]
Teaching Diversity in an Inclusive Way
As our countries, cities and towns become more diverse – definitely a good thing – so do our classrooms. Education is overwhelmingly acknowledged to be the solution to many of the world’s ills. Inclusivity is the objective in wider society, but this must begin in the classroom. For how can true inclusivity be taught and fostered if it is not practiced while it is preached?
CUNY Plan Engages More with Minority, Women, Vet Businesses
The City University of New York will increase their engagement with minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs), according to Dr. Félix V. Matos RodrÃguez, CUNY’s chancellor. Matos RodrÃguez recently announced the first phase of the plan at the CUNY and City University Construction Fund’s (CUCF) annual Conference on Contract Opportunities, which […]
Colleges Vie for Resources to Address STEM Disparities
In an era of scarce resources, colleges and universities are increasingly turning to big donors to fund efforts focused squarely on closing achievement gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. For more than a decade, institutions have tried — without much success — to address the ongoing disparity. Still, that has not kept them from trying.
Casey Mulligan on Trump versus Reagan
University of Chicago economics professor Casey Mulligan, fresh off his one-year stint as chief economist with President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, has an interesting comparison of Trump vs. Reagan on economic deregulation. Here’s the opening: Thanks to a book written in 1986 by former Reagan CEA member William Niskanen, it is easy for an […] The post Casey Mulligan on Trump versus Reagan appeared first on Econlib.
"A Look to the Heavens"
“The delightful Dark Doodad Nebula drifts through southern skies, a tantalizing target for binoculars in the constellation Musca, The Fly. The dusty cosmic cloud is seen against rich starfields just south of the prominent Coalsack Nebula and the Southern Cross. Stretching for about 3 degrees across this scene the Dark Doodad seems punctuated at its southern tip (lower left) by globular star cluster NGC 4372. *Click image for larger size.* Of course NGC 4372 roams the halo of our Milky Way Galaxy, a background object some 20,000 light-years away and only by chance along our line-of-s... more »
"Don't Quit"
"Don't Quit" "When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow- You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the strugg... more »
"30 Lessons A Wise Man Once Shared"
*"30 Lessons A Wise Man Once Shared"* by Marc Chernoff "My father is one of the wisest men I know. Over the past year he has been dispensing bits of wisdom to friends, business partners and family members via his Facebook wall and private Twitter stream. Since much of what he posts is in line with the focus of our blog, I figured I’d share some of his advice with you today. Here are my 30 favorite excerpts from his recent posts. *1.* You can’t make choices for other people. Don’t let other people make choices for you. *2.* There are an unlimited number of ‘Dr. No’ folks that you w... more »
Chet Raymo, "Care of Body and Soul"
*"Care of Body and Soul"* by Chet Raymo "In the 1940s, the Medical Arts Building on McCallie Avenue in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was one of the tallest buildings in town. My father would park the green Ford (born in 1936, the same year as me) in the parking lot at back and my mother would whizz me up in the elevator to Doctor Starr's office on the fifth floor. This was at a time when doctors still made house calls for serious afflictions, but for minor ailments my mom insisted on dragging us downtown. The doctor probed my skinny chest with his cold-nosed stethoscope. He prodded my wh... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Kigali, Rwanda. Thanks for stopping by!
"In That Moment..."
"Our children will be born of our actions. Our accidents will become their destinies. Oh, the actions will remain. It is a simple matter of what you will do when the chips are down, my friend. When the fat lady is singing. When the walls are falling in, and the sky is dark, and the ground is rumbling. In that moment our actions will define us. And it makes no difference whether you are being watched by Allah, Jesus, Buddha, or whether you are not. On cold days a man can see his breath, on a hot day he can't. On both occasions, the man breathes." - Zadie Smith
“When All They Have is Fear”
*“When All They Have is Fear”* Be afraid, very afraid…but make sure you’re afraid of the right things. by Robert Gore "An institution that claims the right to initiate force and has the means to do so is an institution to be feared. History confirms the fear: government has been responsible for more deaths and destruction than any other human instrumentality. That the hallmark of government—legally sanctioned violence—produces carnage should come as no surprise. Remarkably, over the last century fear of government has been transmuted to fear of its absence, even as governments have ... more »
US-backed Opposition Prime Suspects in Thai Bombings
*August 3, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Several small bombs detonated across Bangkok on Friday, August 2, amid a meeting between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) the US, China, and Russia. There were several injuries reported, but no deaths. Despite a Western media deliberately feigning confusion over motives and possible suspects while attempting to depict the capital as *"in chaos"* and the current Thai government* "humiliated"* - its image *"tarnished"* - US-backed opposition groups are the prime suspects, their motives including growing desperation. Also a... more »
US-backed Opposition Prime Suspects in Thai Bombings
*August 3, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Several small bombs detonated across Bangkok on Friday, August 2, amid a meeting between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) the US, China, and Russia. There were several injuries reported, but no deaths. Despite a Western media deliberately feigning confusion over motives and possible suspects while attempting to depict the capital as *"in chaos"* and the current Thai government* "humiliated"* - its image *"tarnished"* - US-backed opposition groups are the prime suspects, their motives including growing desperation. Also a... more »
NIKKI HALEY WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT, PART XCVIII
*The Hill* reports: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Friday pushed back against President Trump's tweet in which he appeared to mock an attempted robbery at the home of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.). This is so unnecessary. 🙄 — Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) August 2, 2019 White House counselor Kellyanne Conway fired back at Haley later Friday while emphasizing that Trump and Vice President Pence would both be on the ticket in 2020. THIS is so unnecessary Trump-PENCE2020 https://t.co/wopDdCWRwR — Kellyanne Conway (@KellyannePolls) August 2, 2019 Conway cor... more »
There's No IQ Test To Get Into Congress
The debates have taught me that many of our politicians don't understand what Medicare is beyond a Medicare-For-Dummies synopsis they may have read once. I noticed that as the case with Tim Ryan (D-OH), no brain surgeon to begin with. The fool got into an argument with Bernie about Medicare and thought he could skate by as though he and another drunk congressman were in a fact-free zone arguing. Watch the deer-in-the-headlights expression. But what really goy me was when he responded by saying (re: union members) "the only thing they have is, possibly, really good health care." He... more »
Lady Elliot: Just a Hot Flush
THERE is concern that if global warming exceeds 2°C per 100 years, there will be catastrophe. There are various ways of anticipating this … I tend to favour the empirical. Indeed, running a ruler over a temperature series can be useful if we want perspective. Considering the maximum temperature record available for Lady Elliot Island [...] The post Lady Elliot: Just a Hot Flush appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
Canadian cannabis firm Cronos spending $300 million to enter US hemp market
Cronos Group, a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Ontario, Canada, that has international production and distribution, said Friday it will buy four operating subsidiaries from Redwood Holding Group for $300 million. Redwood, which is headquartered in Los Angeles, produces, markets and distributes hemp-derived CBD products, including skin care, bath items and gummies, throughout the […] Canadian cannabis firm Cronos spending $300 million to enter US hemp market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canada’s TerrAscend looks to snap up US marijuana firm Ilera for up to $225 million
TerrAscend, an Ontario, Canada-based vertically integrated cannabis company, agreed to acquire Ilera Healthcare, a Pennsylvania-based marijuana cultivator, processor and dispensary operator for up to $225 million (CA$297 million). The total cost of the transaction will depend on Ilera reaching certain revenue and profitability targets. For now, TerrAscend is set to pay $25 million in cash and […] Canada’s TerrAscend looks to snap up US marijuana firm Ilera for up to $225 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entreprene... more »
President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing White House (Video and Transcript)…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Earlier today President Trump was departing the White House for Bedminister, NJ, when he stopped to talk to the assembled press pool about a variety of topics. [Video and Transcript below] . [Transcript] Q … Continue reading →
DOJ Files Motion to Block Court Order Forcing Release of “Archey Declarations” (Comey Memos)…
The DOJ has filed a response motion requesting a reversal of a prior court order that would have forced unredacted release of the “David Archey Delcarations“; detailed descriptions of the James Comey memos. [Detailed Backstory] In their latest filing (full … Continue reading →
A History of Racism Is Woven into the US Presidency
Throughout American history, presidents have uttered comments, issued decisions and made public and private moves that critics said were racist, either at the time or in later generations.
Musical Interlude: Moody Blues, "Don't You Feel Small"
Moody Blues, "Don't You Feel Small" "See the world, ask what it's for, Understanding, nothing more..."
Rory Burns may bat ugly but he now has an Ashes century and you (most likely) don't
The resilience and doggedness of Burns to stay out there for for a day facing fast and fierce bowling was impressive. The quality of the batting … not so much, writes Geoff Lemon.
Child's body, bag, found in search for five people missing in Torres Strait
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The 7-metre boat left Badu Island on Wednesday afternoon bound for Dauan island, just south of Papua New Guinea, with two men, two women and a nine-year-old boy on board, but it never arrived.
Could functional fitness trends become an Olympic sport?
Paying money to see other people work out might not sound like everyone's idea of fun, but it is fast becoming a part of the international sporting calendar, and there's hope it will become part of a future Olympic Games.
'Community outcry is growing': The battle to save Melbourne's heritage homes
When a charming old Edwardian home in Melbourne's leafy south-east was bulldozed this week, it sparked an outcry from locals, who are demanding tougher heritage protections.
'A harrowing experience': Feedlot family tells of the day the activists came
Four months after more than 100 activists targeted their feedlot in Queensland, the McNamee family still don't feel comfortable at their property.
An agony aunt from the 1930s has delivered a 'blight' on the WA Parliament
Free-kick questions — known as a "Dorothy Dixer" — are turning the important business of Parliament in Western Australia into what critics say is a "sham", writes Jacob Kagi.
700 meals a week — the volunteers keeping Broome's hungry children fed
Most people associate child malnutrition with developing countries, but an increasing number of Australian children are relying on the kindness of strangers to get a proper feed.
Why does cancer exist at all? In search of an answer, science turns to elephants
Cancer has touched most of our lives, taking down friends in their prime and plaguing the older years of loved ones. But — from a biological perspective — why?
A$AP Rocky free from Swedish jail until assault charge verdict
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A Swedish court announces Rapper A$AP Rocky and two other US suspects will be freed from jail until August 14, when judges are expected to announce a verdict in the assault case against them.
'Hallucinating': Port Arthur's Separate Prison punished convicts with psychological torture
A notorious convict prison operated on the principles of isolation, silence and control — and those who went in rarely came out the same.
'Playing with a house deposit': The mates who bought the rights to the cricket on a credit card
When no radio station wanted the broadcast rights to a Australian cricket Test series against Pakistan, Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins took the remarkable step of buying it themselves. Nobody had time to tell them it was a foolish idea.
Opal Tower moving day: No water, delays as builder claims 'exemplary' approach
A handful of residents moving back into Sydney's cracked Opal Tower are met with apartments with no water and an ongoing construction site — but the builder claims the building's repairs and owner-complaints have been handled in an "exemplary" way.
'Russian roulette': State Government failed to identify contaminated swimming spots
A study using data from Water NSW finds parts of the popular Hawkesbury-Nepean River is "susceptible to periods of elevated faecal contamination" yet the community is not being alerted to hazardous levels of contamination.
Protecting a wall of peaceful notes, this man takes repeated blows to the head
As tensions mount between Hong Kong independence protesters and China supporters, a video of a demonstrator taking multiple punches to the face has become a symbol of peaceful resistance.
What happens to a remote island's ecosystem when you remove rats and mice?
A research project is underway to determine the impact of the controversial Lord Howe Island rodent eradication program on a threatened currawong species and wider ecosystem.
US announces withdrawal from Soviet-era nuclear missile pact with Russia via Twitter
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The United States formally withdraws from a landmark nuclear missile pact with Russia saying Moscow was in violation of the treaty, something the Kremlin has repeatedly denied.
A-10s vs. F-35s: The Ultimate Battle Royal Is Here
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Who wins? According to Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, who is member of the the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program’s integration office, the close air support (CAS) flyoff between the F-35 and A-10 could start as early as next year. “It’ll be a very interesting test,” said Pleus, a former U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot to DOD Buzz. “The A-10 was built to deal with tanks in Europe, a low, slow, big cannon on the front of it meant to destroy tanks and assist troops in contacts and do [close-air support]” *(This article by Dario Leone **ori... more »
This Photo Shows the B-1 Bombers Very First Flight
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Some important history. Taken on Dec. 23, 1974, the interesting photo in this post shows the Rockwell International B-1A taking off for its first flight from Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The aircraft landed at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB). The B-1A commander was Rockwell test pilot and retired U.S. Air Force (USAF) Col. Charles Bock, Jr. He was accompanied by Air Force pilot and B-1 Joint Test Force director Col. Emil “Ted” Sturmthal, and flight test engineer Richard Abrams. The 70-minute, 250-mile flight path was within reach of the Ro... more »
Why the Army Can't Say Goodbye to the M4 Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It just won't leave the battlefield. *Despite earlier battlefield success, once fielded in large numbers the M16 quickly started racking up complaints. A last-minute change in propellant powder, as well as the erroneous belief that the rifle never needed cleaning, caused many jams on the battlefield. Although the problems were eventually sorted out and an improved version, the M16A1, was fielded in 1967, the weapon developed a reputation as being an unreliable weapon. In the mid 1980s the A1 was replaced with the M16A2, which featured a thicker barre... more »
How the B-2 Stealth Bomber Would Unleash a Deadly Surprise During a War with Iran
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* [image: By USGov Military-Air Force - USGov Military-Air Force, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15743] Devastating. *The U.S. Air Force sent out a Request for Proposal in 1980, and in October 1981 Northrop won a $7.3 billion initial contract to produce 127 Advanced Technology Bombers. Northrop was a curious pick—after all, it had not produced any bombers since World War II.* The B-2 Spirit is one of three strategic heavy bombers in U.S. Air Force service. Originally conceived to infiltrate the Soviet air-defen... more »
Sunk Your Battleship: How Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter Is a Navy Killer
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: By Dmitry Zherdin - http://www.airliners.net/photo/Russia---Air/Sukhoi-T-50/2074287/L/, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19897476] "He's dead, Jim." *“Today the enterprise is working on developing an active homing warhead for the promising anti-ship missile that is planned to be carried by the Su-57 fighter as well," Krivoruchko said.* Russia is designing an anti-ship missile for its Su-57 stealth fighter. But is hunting ships the best mission for such an advanced aircraft? Deputy Defense Minister Alexey Kri... more »
The Empire Is Coming For Tulsi Gabbard
*Tom Luongo* - Gabbard is now getting the Ron Paul treatment.
Community water fluoridation is a major source of fluoride exposure for pregnant women, Canada
Christine Till, Rivka Green, John G. Grundy, Richard Hornung, Raichel Neufeld, E. Angeles Martinez-Mier, Pierre Ayotte, Gina Buckle, and Bruce Lanphear. Community Water Fluoridation and Urinary Fluoride Concentrations in a National Sample of Pregnant Women in Canada. Environmental Health Perspectives … Continue reading →
Snowden Goes on the Offensive With New Book, Plans to Reveal How Social Media Spies on Users
[image: snowden-goes-on-the-offensive-with-new-book-plans-to-reveal-how-socmed-spies-on-users] Ed Snowden — seen by some as a patriot and by others as a traitor — is ready to set the record straight by releasing his memoir, *Permanent Record*, on September 17 — Constitution Day. The book, telling why he felt it was his duty to help tear down the system of surveillance he helped build, coincides with his plans to tell people how social-media sites spy on them and what they can do about it.
Will Michelle Obama be the Democrat Nominee?
[image: will-michelle-obama-be-the-democrat-nominee] Democrats aren’t yet singing “Michelle, ma belle,” but they increasingly may be falling in love with the idea of a Michelle as presidential nominee. Michelle Obama, that is.
The New Head Of The National Trust Makes An Idiot Of Herself
By Paul Homewood Where do they get these idiots from? Britain’s formal gardens could be altered irrevocably by climate change, the head of the National Trust has warned. Hilary McGrady, said that at Ham House in Richmond, west London, just 10 per cent of their daffodil bulbs now flowered because the warming climate was […]
Using Pop Culture in the Classroom: Footloose FTW!
I love this tweet as it puts the usual dynamics on their head: Tip for students going off to college: study 80s/90s pop culture. Particularly Ferris Beuller, Princess Bride, Simpsons seasons 2-5. Your gen x/early millennial profs will try to connect with you through these, and will be confused/sad when you stare blankly at them. […]
President Trump Announces U.S.-EU Trade Deal: Duty-Free American Beef Exports (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier today President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced a new U.S. trade deal with Europe for the duty-free export of U.S. beef. Joining President Trump and U.S.T.R. Lighthizer is Stavros Lambrinidis, the EU ambassador to the US, … Continue reading →
Breaking the Gaming Addiction: One Doctor Stepped in and Helped His Son by Smashing his Xbox
It’s not every day your son smiles while beating up his Xbox. Theo literally enjoyed it. We tried many ways to regulate gaming time. It was always a source of arguments. Finally, I unplugged it yesterday after thinking about doing it for over a year. Not only did I unplug it, I broke it. My son didn’t know I busted it. He saw me take it out of his room. Later he asked me if I broke it. I said yes. Honestly, he seemed relieved. He wasn’t upset at all.
Reishi Mushrooms Fight Inflammation and Cancer
People who love mushrooms, particularly the reishi variety (Ganoderma lucidum), will be interested in knowing that not only do they possess certain properties that fight inflammation, but many age-related conditions as well. According to a 2017 study, reishi mushrooms have been found to prevent lung cancer, one of the most common types in both men and women. A 2018 study found that an extract of the reishi mushroom, noted as "a medicinal mushroom with anticancer activity, acts on breast cancer stem cells in vitro."
Kansas Mom Has Children Taken Away While Husband Dies in Jail for Using Medical Marijuana
A Eureka, Kansas couple reportedly had police enter their home recently without a warrant, based on what the police allegedly stated was a complaint from someone that they heard screaming from inside the home. Jennifer Hess answered the door and explained that no one was screaming, and attempted to close the door. Doug McVay, writing for FreedomLeaf.com reports: "At that point, they forced the door open. Two of them entered the house, and they demanded I go outside,” Hess tells Freedom Leaf. On June 14 on Facebook, she wrote: “They said they were getting a search warrant, alleging ... more »
Five Great Quotes from the Founders: Liberty, Loyalty, Defense and the “Real” American Revolution
By Michael Boldin What should we be loyal to – a politician, a leader, a political party, or something else? How should we view political... more »
7 Hot Topics That Came Up During the Democratic Debates (and One Thing That Did Not)
By Jon Miltimore, Carey Wedler and Laura Williams The second round of presidential debates have come and gone, but familiar Democratic talking points remain largely... more »
Where Have Pedophiles Within The “Elites” & World Governance Gone Now That Jeffrey Epstein Is Locked Up & On ‘Suicide’ Watch?
By Catherine J. Frompovich Is there more to Jeffrey Epstein, ‘pedophile extraordinaire’, ‘sex trafficker’, ‘rapist’, and ‘human child trafficker’, than meets the eye than we,... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 8/2/19"
• *A Must Watch:* Gregory Mannarino, *"A Warning"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - 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/ • *"This Is Not the Greatest Economy Ever: Part IV"* by David Stockman "On Earth one of the things that a large proportion of the locals is most proud of is this wonderful economic system which, with a sureness and certainty so comprehensive one could almost imagine the process bears some... more »
Harnessing The Power Of The Stars — Could Fusion Power The Future?
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From the Editorial team at CFACT ~ Abundant, affordable energy is essential to our future. Is fusion the answer? Does fusion work? Look up. The answer lies in the stars. Can we use it? There’s the rub. Fusion also produces zero CO2 emissions (if that’s your thing). The nuclear fission that powers today’s reactors, despite … Continue reading Harnessing The Power Of The Stars — Could Fusion Power The Future?
Register for the free 5G summit Aug 26-Sep 21
5G wireless… the industry HAS NOT shown it to be safe for your health or privacy — yet THOUSANDS of peer-reviewed, independent studies show the risks it presents. Understand the dangers and find solutions in your community! The 5G Crisis: Awareness & Accountability Summit is online and FREE from August 26 – September 1, 2019. Register at the … Continue reading Register for the free 5G summit Aug 26-Sep 21 →
Government to create ‘dedicated watchdog’ to regulate water quality (really?)
‘Dedicated watchdog’? Who are the serial polluters? Corporations/local councils/industry … they pollute with impunity. And they sell off our clean water to offshore corporations. I’m not holding my breath on this one I’m afraid. They pollute it with impunity then fix it with carcinogenic chemicals like chlorine (the new sticking plaster) & NZ wide the awake people … Continue reading Government to create ‘dedicated watchdog’ to regulate water quality (really?) →
Possum fur theft … is mainstream taking the proverbial P*** on 1080 poison?
“To make 60kg, some 1080 possum hides were needed.” That really should read lamestream. Makes you wonder doesn’t it? And on that note looking at the value of the fur, DoC are denying Kiwi hunters and trappers thousands of dollars worth of income aren’t they? Given they aerially drop onto land that could easily be … Continue reading Possum fur theft … is mainstream taking the proverbial P*** on 1080 poison? →
STATEMENT ON COQUITLAM BEAR KILLINGS AND ARRESTS
Originally posted on Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting Blog: 07/31/2019 – 12:46 The Fur-Bearers believes that a healthy, safe British Columbia includes a well-funded and trained Conservation Officer Service that has appropriate third party oversight and a clear mandate for interacting with wildlife and the public. Letters sent to and meetings with the Conservation…
Word Of The Day
Intersectionality, also referred to as intersectional feminism, is a branch of feminism which identifies how different aspects of social and political discrimination overlap with gender.[1] It is a non-empirical qualitative analytic framework that identifies how interlocking systems of power affect those who are most marginalized in society.[2][verification needed] The term was coined by black feminist scholar Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw in 1989.[3][4][5] There are various forms of social stratification, such as class, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability and g... more »
Trade Wars Slam Stocks?
Fred Imbert of CNBC reports stocks fall on trade war fears, sending the S&P 500 to its worst week of 2019: Stocks fell on Friday as President Donald Trump stoked U.S.-China trade fears with the announcement of more tariffs while investors digested U.S. employment data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 98.41 points lower at 26,485.01 after plunging 334.20 points earlier in the day. The S&P 500 lost 0.7% to end the day at 2,932.05. The Nasdaq Composite slid 1.3% to close at 8,004.07. The major indexes dipped below their 50-day moving averages, key technical levels watched by ... more »
Do You Believe in “Conspiracy Theories?” An FBI Report Says You’re a Potential Domestic Terrorist
*Daisy Luther* - The FBI has released a 15-page document warning of the dangers of “anti-government, identity-based, and fringe conspiracy theories.”
"One of the principal costs of abandoning libertarian principle on immigration is an immigration police state.' #QotD
*"One of the principal costs of abandoning libertarian principle on this particular issue [of immigration is] an immigration police state, one consisting of highway checkpoints for travellers who have never left the United States, roving Border Patrol checkpoints, warrantless searches of farms and ranches within 100 miles of the border, body-cavity searches of Americans returning from overseas vacation, warrantless searches of cell phones and mandatory disclosure of passwords, violent raids on private businesses, forcible separation of children from parents, squalid conditions in... more »
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