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Total Lunar Eclipse Meets Supermoon Sunday Night
"This one is particularly good," said Rice University astrophysicist Patrick Hartigan.
Fight The Establishment’s Narratives By Getting Clear On Your Own
Anti-establishment movements are a mess. Whether they’re left-wing or right-wing, whether they’re statist or anarchist, whether they’re organized or decentralized, whether they place emphasis on official or unofficial narratives, any circle of people who are interested in opposing the status quo on a deep, meaningful […]
President Trump Unveils The Pentagon's Missile Defense Review
*Daily Mail:* *Trump plans massive missile defense push saying U.S. will 'detect and destroy any missile launched anywhere, any time, any place' in biggest push since Reagan's Star Wars* * Trump spoke at the Pentagon to unveil new a missile-defense strategy in a deliberate echo of Ronald Reagan's 1983 launch of 'Star Wars' initiative * Trump's Missile Defense Review, the first compiled since 2010, was released during visit to the Pentagon * Says the Pentagon must expand defense technologies in space to more quickly detect, track and destroy incoming missiles * U.S. is consider... more »
Aged care stocks hit as royal commission begins
While people brace for the shocking stories the royal commission into the aged care sector will uncover, shareholders are also bracing for a bumpy ride.
Woman mauled to death by pet crocodile in Indonesia
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A 4.4-metre crocodile kept as an illegal pet at a pearl farm in Indonesia's north kills a researcher who worked there, local media reports.
Woman to stand trial over 't-bone' crash that killed four grandmothers
A Stawell woman pleads not guilty to culpable driving over a car accident that killed four women on their way home from a linedancing event.
20yo man arrested over killing of Melbourne exchange student
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Police arrest a 20-year-old man over the death of 21-year-old Aiia Maasarwe, whose body was found near a tram stop in Melbourne's north on Wednesday.
Bernard Tomic calls Lleyton Hewitt a liar as public feud continues
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Bernard Tomic hits back at Lleyton Hewitt in the latest exchange of their public feud, saying accusations he threatened the Davis Cup captain's family are lies.
Ex-NT treasurer's 'garbage bin' tweet slammed by CLP leader
Former Northern Territory deputy chief minister Dave Tollner is condemned by a former colleague for suggesting it's "quite OK to tell racist or sexist jokes".
Whyalla road investment needed ahead of expected population surge: RAA
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Whyalla's road infrastructure is inadequate to safely support a forecast population explosion, according to the RAA, which vows to make it a federal election issue.
Live: Sri Lanka's batsmen get their first taste of Australian conditions on day two in Hobart
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The Cricket Australia XI bowlers get their first look at the Sri Lankan batsmen on day two of the tour match in Hobart, as the tourists get some valuable time in the middle ahead of next week's first Test in Brisbane. Follow all the action live.
Chief Senate Whip set to take up Chicago posting after announcing resignation
Tasmanian Liberal senator and Chief Senate Whip David Bushby is set to take on a plum government job in the US, after announcing he will resign from his seat after 11 years.
Maroons great Greg Inglis announces retirement in 2020
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Maroons and Australia great Greg Inglis announces a timeline for his retirement from the NRL, setting 2020 as his final year in the game.
How old is too old to drive? These are the rules and how they vary across Australian jurisdictions
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At 97 years old, Prince Philip has been fortunate in retaining his driver's licence. In Australia, the rules are a little more stringent.
Last night was Australia's hottest on record
The record for Australia's all-time highest overnight temperature was smashed last night, just one of the marks to fall in what is becoming a heatwave for the history books.
Body of missing teen Arash Yari found in waters off Victor Harbor
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The body of missing Victorian teenager Arash Yari is found off a beach on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula, after three days of searching.
Diver pets gigantic great white shark off Hawaii
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A whale carcass draws a shark nearly 6 metres long and weighing in at 2.5 tonnes to a Hawaiian island, allowing divers to swim beside the predator and capture stunning photographs.
A Hearty Henderson Salute to John Bogle
As is probably well-known by now, John Bogle, the man who started Vanguard Financial, died on Wednesday. He helped save millions of people like me thousands of dollars in fees. His basic insight was that it’s hard to beat the market and so the best idea is to have a broad portfolio of stocks that […] The post A Hearty Henderson Salute to John Bogle appeared first on Econlib.
Antarctic ice sheet melt not so alarming after all
“So, if the Antarctic ice sheet weighs 26,500,000 gigatonnes or 26500000000000000 tonnes 252 billion tonnes is 252 gigatonnes Really simple math says: 252gt/26,500,000gt x 100 = 9.509433962264151e-4 or 0.00095% change per year But this is such a tiny loss in comparison … Continue reading →
Kudos to Marie Jean Pierre
“A jury awarded a Florida hotel dishwasher more than $21 million after determining that the woman’s employer discriminated against her religious beliefs by forcing her to work Sundays and firing her when she did not show up for religious reasons.” … Continue reading →
Trump Administration Backs Slow-Motion Right-Wing Coup In Venezuela
A slow-motion coup by right-wing opposition forces is underway in Venezuela. It has the support of President Donald Trump’s administration, and if successful, President Nicolas Maduro will be undemocratically removed from power though he was re-elected last May. Juan Guaido of the Popular Will Party in Venezuela was elected to The post Trump Administration Backs Slow-Motion Right-Wing Coup In Venezuela appeared first on Shadowproof.
New Review Shows DNA from GMO Foods Affects Gene Expression Patterns in Humans
An international group of toxicologists from the UK, Russia, the Republic of Korea and Greece have published a review of research papers on the fate of the DNA derived from genetically modified food and feed entering the human body and animals. The article has been published in the prestigious journal Food and Chemical Toxicology. According to the […] The post New Review Shows DNA from GMO Foods Affects Gene Expression Patterns in Humans appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
"When evening quickens in the street, comes a pause in the day's occupation that is known as the cocktail hour. It marks the lifeward turn. The heart wakens from coma and its dyspnea ends. Its strengthening pulse is to cross over into campground, to believe that the world has not been altogether lost or, if lost, then not altogether in vain." #QotD
*"When evening quickens in the street, comes a pause in the day's occupation that is known as the cocktail hour. It marks the lifeward turn. The heart wakens from coma and its dyspnea ends. Its strengthening pulse is to cross over into campground, to believe that the world has not been altogether lost or, if lost, then not altogether in vain."* ~ Bernard DeVoto, from his manifesto to this civilising ritual, 'The Hour' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
France & Germany Merger: Will the New Treaty of Aachen Make the EU Superstate Dream Come True?
France & Germany Merger: Will the New Treaty of Aachen Make the EU Superstate Dream Come True? by DAVID SCOTT, https://www.ukcolumn.org/ The great 20th Century political philosopher, Marvin Gaye, once said “To make a dream come true; It just takes two”. Will Merkel and Marcon’s forthcoming Treaty of Aachen be a dream come true for those […]
Trump Wants Out of NATO: A Gift to Russia, Or a Gift to Germany?
Trump Wants Out of NATO: A Gift to Russia, Or a Gift to Germany? by Darius Shahtahmasebi, https://www.rt.com/ A report has emerged which claims the US president has been incessantly attempting to pull the US out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Western media has portrayed this idea as a gift to Russia, and not […]
Brokerage Accounts Bail In, Cashless, Gold Backed Yuan — Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM Trading Streamed live on Jan 15, 2019 Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/broke… Question 1. Gregory R: Will the bail-in rules apply to brokerage firms like Charles Schwab and Ameritrade? Question 2. Marc A: Do you think China will introduce a gold backed yuan? And what will that mean for the price of gold, […]
‘Wall of Apartheid’: Israel Opens a Segregated Road in the West Bank
RT Published on Jan 17, 2019 There’s one more kind of segregation in the West Bank – a new road where Palestinian and Israeli drivers are separated by a large wall in the middle. Dubbed ‘Apartheid Road’, it makes some Israelis feel ashamed. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9m9v end
Global Economy Flashes Red As China Shipping Rates Collapse
Global Economy Flashes Red As China Shipping Rates Collapse by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A dramatic and sudden slowdown in the rate at which numerous commodities are being shipped to China suggests slowing demand for raw materials in the world’s second-largest economy, and signals a wider economic slowdown globally looms. – “Recent shipping data has turned negative with charter rates […]
Peak Stupidity: Deep State and Mainstream Media Push ‘Trump is a Spy’ Nonsense
The Duran Published on Jan 16, 2019 The Duran – News in Review – Episode 167. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the sheer stupidity of the entire ‘Trump is a Russian spy’ narrative being plastered all over the mainstream media, as neo-liberal shills and neocon war hawks continue to damage the Office […]
Ron Paul Liberty Report: The Obama/New York Times Plot To Overthrow Trump
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jan 15, 2019 Another “blockbuster” report on Trump’s “ties” to Russia has fizzled into nothingness, as the New York Times’ piece over the weekend on an FBI counterintelligence investigation opened against the president was riddled with holes and absurdities. What came through loud and clear, however, was that Obama appointees and loyalists […]
U.S. Prosecutors Targeting China's Huawei In A Criminal Probe
So-called security concerns over Chinese tech companies' overseas operations are "baseless accusations" and counterproductive to international cooperation in the tech sector: China's Ministry of Commerce pic.twitter.com/kNGb3uje3d — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) January 17, 2019 *CNN: **China's Huawei reportedly targeted in US criminal probe* New York (CNN Business)US federal prosecutors are reportedly working on a criminal investigation into Chinese telecom equipment giant Huawei. Investigators are looking into whether the firm stole trade secrets from US business partners, Th... more »
Hezbollah began digging tunnels before 2006 War
Hezbollah began building tunnels before the 2006 war started, despite claims by Israel’s military that the construction only started a few years ago, according to a report by i24 News citing the Channel 13 news network. The report says then-head of the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) Northern Command Benny Gantz was informed about the inception of the tunnels by his advisor Col. Yossi Langotsky […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Kurdish forces ambush Turkish-backed rebels in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Afrin Liberation Forces released a new video on Thursday that showed their fighters ambushing three Turkish-backed rebels in the Afrin region. According to the official media wing of the Afrin Liberation Forces, their fighters detonated an IED while three Free Syrian Army rebels were traveling through the village […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Arab League denies Syria turned down invitation to Beirut summit
Arab League’s Assistant Secretary-General Hossam Zaki told Sputnik Thursday he could not confirm the statement made by the Syrian Envoy in Lebanon that Damascus received an invitation to attend the economic summit in Beirut, but refused to participate. “No. I cannot confirm this statement. Nothing has changed since the last time we spoke on Saturday,” he said. As for now, it is known that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lou Dobbs, Joe diGenova and Victoria Toensing Discuss Bruce Ohr Revelations…
Victoria Toensing and Joe diGenova discuss how Justice Department official Bruce Ohr shared information from the dossier author in 2016 with DOJ prosecutors now working for special counsel Robert Mueller. Chris Steele – Bruce Ohr – Glenn Simpson
VP Mike Pence and President Donald Trump Deliver Remarks to Pentagon During Missile Defense Review….
Earlier today President Trump, Vice-President Pence and Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan delivered remarks to a pentagon audience surrounding the current missile defense review. [Transcript] The Pentagon – Arlington, Virginia – 11:25 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Acting Secretary … Continue reading →
Ten Reasons for Australia to Exit Paris Now
*T**en Reasons for Australia to * *Exit Paris Now* *by Viv Forbes**18 January 2019* *To View in your Browser Click: http://saltbushclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ten-reasons.pdf* It is urgent that all Australian politicians understand the dangers in the Paris Climate Agreement. Here are TEN REASONS to EXIT PARIS NOW: 1. The science is NOT settled - hundreds of scientists in Australia and thousands more throughout the world reject the theory that human production of carbon dioxide is driving dangerous global warming. And the 102 computerised climate models have a... more »
Gillette Confused About Masculinity
From The Reference Frame by luboš motl. His text in italics with my bolds. 25 deceptions, lies, malicious attacks, and errors in the Gillette commercial Some clueless people ask what’s wrong with the Gillette ad. I wasn’t particularly insulted by this ad – which is approaching 20 million views and 1 million downvotes – because […]
Oregon to Become First State to Mandate Universal Home Visits of All Families with New-born Children
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has submitted her 2-year budget proposal to the Oregon state legislature, and it includes several health initiatives aimed at children's behavioral (mental) health under the oversight of the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon's Coordinated Care Organizations, a "uniquely Oregon approach to blending a wide array of health services under one umbrella." One of the key pieces of Governor Brown's legislation is: "the beginning investment in a six-year program to create universal home visits for new parents." The Beaverton Valley Times interviewed Patrick Allen,... more »
Police Seek Volunteers to Get Drunk for Them; Many Respond
Volunteers were required to have a clean criminal history and have a responsible party to take care of them after the training.
The U.S. Navy’s New Missile Defense Is a Bad Idea
*David Axe* *Security, * "As a defense against ICBMs, the SM-3 might not work. And even if it does, it might only make America less safe." The U.S. Navy will try for the first time to shoot down an intercontinental ballistic missile in the middle phase of the ICBM's flight, the Pentagon announced on Jan. 17, 2018. But it's not clear the Navy's SM-3 missile is up to the task. Even if it is, its deployment could lead to a dangerous arms race. The SM-3 announcement was part of the Trump's administration's roll-out of its new Missile Defense Review. "Our goal is simple," Pres. Don... more »
F-35s, Lasers, Drones and More: The U.S. Military’s Missile-Defense Plan Won’t Work
*David Axe* *Security, * The Trump administration wants the U.S. military to develop new lasers, drones and missiles in order to destroy enemy missiles in the first few minutes after the missiles launch toward their target. That might not be so easy. The Trump administration wants the U.S. military to develop new lasers, drones and missiles in order to destroy enemy missiles in the first few minutes after the missiles launch toward their target. In theory, a missile is most vulnerable when it's slowest. But this "boost-phase" approach to missile defense is risky for defending f... more »
China's Ambassador To Canada Threatens 'Repercussions' If Huawei 5G Is Banned
*Global News/Canadian Press*: *Chinese ambassador threatens ‘repercussions’ on Canada if Huawei 5G banned* *Chinese ambassador Lu Shaye says Canada’s arrest of a Huawei Technologies executive was an act of “backstabbing” by a friend.* And Lu warns of “repercussions” if Canada bars the firm from its new 5G network for security reasons, as have three of its intelligence-sharing allies. In a rare interview with Canadian journalists, Lu also told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to back off recruiting international support in Canada’s feud with China. He said it would be a bad idea for ... more »
Live: Australia bats first against India at a drizzly MCG with the ODI series on the line
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Australia is looking to claim its first ODI series victory in two years in the third and final clash with India at the MCG. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.
Mum wins 431km hill-running race in record time while expressing breast milk
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British ultra runner Jasmin Paris becomes the first woman to win the 431km Montane Spine Race — all while expressing breast milk for her daughter at checkpoints along the way.
Barty's Australian Open campaign gathers momentum, Federer goes through
Ashleigh Barty wins again, despite needing a medical timeout, to make the Australian Open fourth round for the first time, while Roger Federer keeps his title defence alive.
Only 4pc of aged care providers have handed information to royal commission, inquiry hears
Out of almost 2,000 Australian aged care providers invited to shed light on the sector ahead of the royal commission into elder abuse, only 83 have been forthcoming with information, the inquiry hears in Adelaide.
What we know about the murder that's shocked Melbourne
Aiia Maasarwe's Tuesday night started with a meet-up to practise English in the park and a comedy show with friends. Her life ended shortly after midnight in what police believe was a random attack.
'The bang came first': Canberra rattled by magnitude 3.1 earthquake
A tremor that sounded like "something had fallen on the roof" or a loud truck driving past startles Canberrans, in what experts say is a "rare" event for the nation's capital.
Airbnb Patrons Are Finding More and More Cameras In Their Rooms — Here’s How To Check For Cameras
By Aaron Kesel Airbnb is having more and more of its hosts hiding security cameras in rooms, and it doesn’t seem to be worried about... more »
Be thy true Self and never fret, for I AM Hercules
* What* is the characteristic you note about those warlords who went to the trials at Nuremberg? An insane ego, an insane pride, the ability to totally deny what they have done, the ability to murder millions and millions of God’s children. We must understand that there are two kinds of people living on Earth. And until we do we will never get on with bringing this Earth into a golden age…. Hitler and his crazed chiefs of staff are easy to identify, but when the Nephilim become benign benefactors and we see them doing nothing but taking tax dollars and giving them away in orde... more »
Oregon to Become First State to Mandate Universal Home Visits of All Families with New-born Children
Oregon Governor Kate Brown has submitted her 2-year budget proposal to the Oregon state legislature, and it includes several health initiatives aimed at children's behavioral (mental) health under the oversight of the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon's Coordinated Care Organizations, a "uniquely Oregon approach to blending a wide array of health services under one umbrella." One of the key pieces of Governor Brown's legislation is: "the beginning investment in a six-year program to create universal home visits for new parents." The Beaverton Valley Times interviewed Patrick Allen,... more »
The True Minimum Wage
“The Democrats seek to more than double the federal minimum wage. “A $15 federal minimum wage affirms the bedrock idea of fairness in our country: that hard work deserves a decent wage,” Speaker Pelosi claims. But as Milton Friedman pointed out, “The true minimum wage rate is zero—the amount an unemployed person receives from his nonexistent employer.”” Dan Flynn Only 2.9% of American workers are earning minimum. and most of those live in households well above the poverty level, because they aren’t the primary earner. So this is nothing but posturing, most low income families woul... more »
Leftists attack minority female—Trump pick
Neomi Rao, a 45-year-old Indian-American, has become the latest target of liberal activist groups and media smears, including BuzzFeed News, CNN, Mother Jones, Alliance for Justice, and Lambda Legal. No one is safe from these vultures. https://www.dailysignal.com/2019/01/16/the-left-attacks-trumps-pick-to-replace-brett-kavanaugh-for-her-smart-college-writings/? “Take the example of Rao’s 1994 op-ed in The Yale Herald, headlined “Shades of Gray,” where she did indeed write that if a woman “drinks to the point where she can no longer choose, well, getting to that point was part of... more »
Five Eyes Leverage – Europe Imposes Steel Tariffs on China…
In November of last year the New York Post interviewed President Trump asking specifically why he was not declassifying “spygate” documents, and inquiring about the purpose for his reluctance. President Trump responded: “Maybe it’s better that the public not see … Continue reading →
Are Americans Tired Of Being Involved In The Mayhem Of The Middle East?
Reuters *Daniel R. DePetris, National Interest*: *Americans are Tired of Middle East Mayhem* *Can Washington avoid spending another decade of being entrapped in the Middle Eastern quicksand? Or is it dangerously close to repeating the same poor judgment?* Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s eight-day trip to the Middle East, which took him to Jordan and through the Gulf before concluding in Oman, was marketed by the Trump administration as a messaging tour. Coming weeks after President Donald Trump’s announcement that all U.S. troops will be leaving Syria in a matter of months, Pomp... more »
Trump Paving the Road to Overtime Pay With Good Intentions
[image: trump-paving-the-road-to-overtime-pay-with-good-intentions] The Trump administration has spent months re-examining the issue of overtime-pay regulation and seems close to a final decision.
A Case For Kamala Harris-- And A Case Against Her Rent Relief Act
*by Bob Lynch,* *@lynchpinL* *Democratic political strategist* Kamala Harris had another great afternoon proving to be one of the brightest stars on an otherwise fairly underwhelming Senate Judiciary Committee. Today’s agenda? To find out whether or not William Barr will become the only Attorney General in the history of the United States of America to actively engage in the cover up of blatant treason from the highest levels of the Oval Office in two separate presidential administrations. The first time, Iran Contra, was barely even mentioned which is a little odd seeing as it ... more »
Netflix won't remove footage of real deadly train crash from movie Bird Box
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The film's creators used footage of a 2013 crash in a Canadian town that killed 47 people, in a move the mayor says showed "a lack of respect".
Trump's stunning insult to the US's third most-powerful person
With a stroke of his pen, and a tweet by his press secretary, President Donald Trump smashed the travel plans of his Democratic rival Nancy Pelosi, revealing plenty about both, writes Micheline Maynard.
Disability advocate labelled 'fatty, porky' as hospital stoush tears town in two
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A prominent disability advocate says he has received almost a dozen abusive emails because he supports a controversial hospital planned for northern NSW.
Top North Korean envoy 'arrives in US for talks on second Trump-Kim summit'
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High-level talks aimed at finalising a second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are due to take place in Washington, according to US officials.
'Serious, confronting': Evie Amati jailed for nine years over 7-Eleven axe attack
A judge describes Evie Amati's attack inside a Sydney convenience store as "a very serious and confronting episode" before jailing the transgender woman for a maximum of nine years.
Outdoor workers can't beat the heat and it's putting their lives at risk
Imagine slapping down hot tar, crawling under floors or laying tiles for 10 hours in 40C+ heat. It's a reality for many outdoor workers, and heat experts say it could be deadly.
'Full of rage, of feminist anger': Women who changed the course of history
History often celebrates the role of great men, but a BBC broadcaster has compiled a list of 21 women who left their mark.
Time is ticking … can you get 10/10 on this week's news quiz?
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Don't get ticked off if you don't get the right score, you just need to keep your eye on the prize. Test your knowledge.
Allegations of Davis Cup favouritism deserve investigation
Regardless of the public contempt Tomic and Kyrgios have earned with their ill-chosen words, their grievances against Lleyton Hewitt must be heard as part of the high performance review, writes Richard Hinds.
We give screen time too much blame for young people's mental health — time to switch focus
According to the experts, screen time has only a tiny sway on the mental health of adolescents. We'd be much better off changing our approach to their technology use and focusing on the things we know have a bigger impact on wellbeing, like getting adequate sleep and a healthy diet.
Start counting after you see lightning to tell if you're in harm's way
With spectacular thunderstorms come lightning strikes that sound a bit too close for comfort. Here's a simple technique to tell if you're safe.
Muslim group calls for rethink on unisex toilets after family enters private showers
A lack of female-only showers at a popular Sunshine Coast beach prompts a Muslim organisation to call for councils to consider religious beliefs when designing infrastructure after a family used private amenities without permission.
Truckie arrested over cyclist hit-and-run in SA's Coorong region
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A truck driver is due to appear in court today over the hit-and-run death of a Victorian cyclist who was riding with a friend to attend Adelaide's Tour Down Under.
Poetry and the liberals will reap what they sow: The Toad Fears the Death Knell of Europe
Poetry and the liberals will reap what they sow: The Toad Fears the Death Knell of Europe Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The toad did not fear death On the contrary, the fear was not resting on his native soil Every day another ship arrives and ruins his paradise Feeling forlorn, the toad moves […]
Mainstream Media Whitewashing the Blood-Soaked US Military-Industrial Complex
The Real News Network Published on Jan 14, 2019 Arms manufacturers are trying to rebrand as progressive and feminist, while the corporate media does PR for the military-industrial complex. CODEPINK’s Medea Benjamin warns this pro-arms manufacturer campaign is infiltrating our schools. end
The Durham Investigation Is Not About the Steele Dossier
A letter this week from two Republican House members to John Durham, the U.S. attorney in Connecticut, revealed that the lawyer for former FBI General Counsel James Baker had said that Baker could not answer certain questions during his congressional testimony because Baker was the subject of a criminal investigation into leaks being conducted by Durham. Some have suggested that the investigation is related to the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference with the 2016 election, or specifically to the so-called Steele dossier. Let’s put that speculation to rest. Durham’s inve... more »
CNN Legal Analyst Accuses Radio Show Host for Benefiting from White Privilege, Then Discovers He Is Black
During a live radio show, Areva Martin, a black female legal analyst for CNN, accused John Webb, host of the 'Patriot' radio show of being out of touch due to his "white privilege". Webb then informed her he is a black male and scolded her for basing her opinions of false assumptions.
Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Defeated by Record-breaking Margin in Parliament
The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal was crushed by a historic margin of 202 in favor to 432 against. This is the worst-ever defeat in the House of Parliament. Theresa May barely survived a no-confidence vote in parliament on the next day.
Poll Shows that 59% of Americans Support Raising Top Tax Rate to 70%
A recent poll found that 59% of registered voters in America agree with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez' plan to increase taxes as income rises to as much as 70%. Many voters apparently believe that wealth inequality is inherently evil and should be prevented by taxes.
Banning paper receipts – the next step on the long march to Nirvana
A member of the California State legislature, Assemblyman Phil Ting, wants to ban paper receipts. It would be the first state to do so, he says, “leading the nation.” Swell. The post Banning paper receipts – the next step on the long march to Nirvana appeared first on CFACT.
IQ and PC
Seems the PC elite are experiencing further cognitive dissonance over a scientifically valid conclusion that human ability is partly determined genetically. The angst resulted from Nobel Laureate James Watson who uttered the heresy that intelligence seems to be biologically determined. … Continue reading →
Can Federal Government Workers Be Fired After 30 Days of Shutdown?
The law varies depending on the type of shutdown.
Did Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Criticize ‘Pantyhose-Wearing’ Politicians for Gun Restrictions?
A widespread meme attributes some colorful criticisms of pro-gun-control lawmakers to the legendary retired Marine Corps general.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 17, 2018
*Ineke Mules, DW:* *Kenya terror attack highlights security challenges* Kenya's security agencies are under scrutiny following the latest attack on a hotel compound. Analysts say it's a sign that al-Shabab is still very much a force to be reckoned with. The latest terror attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi has once again drawn attention to the security situation in Kenya. In particular, the extent to which Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabab has infiltrated the country and evaded security agencies. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 17, 2018*... more »
Philanthropist Robert F. Smith Gives $1.5M Gift to Morehouse College
Robert F. Smith, a philanthropist and founder, chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners has recently given a $1.5 million gift to Morehouse College to support endowed scholarships and the establishment of a campus park to act as an outdoor study area for students. The college will establish the Robert Frederick Smith Scholars Program in […]
Amending Constitution in 2019 : More quiet rejection
The calls for amending the 2014 Constitutions have not stopped, nor did the calls standing against those proposed constitutional amendments. On Wednesday, “25-30” parliamentary bloc declared that its total rejection for any attempt to amend the current constitution. On 13 January 2019, The Civil Democratic Movement issued a statement rejecting “the attempts to mess with the constitution”. “*We all know that the main declared reason for those calls [to amend the constitution] is to return back to that phase we believed that passed by the revolution [25 January] and turned over its page... more »
Workplace Challenges
One of the panelists, Susan Athey, a Stanford economist, said she had bought “khakis and loafers” to fit in with the men in the lunchroom of her first economics department, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She did so even though the department was the “most supportive environment” she has encountered in her career. […] The post Workplace Challenges appeared first on Econlib.
Oklahoma posts nearly $1M in medical marijuana sales in December
Oklahoma retailers sold nearly $1 million worth of medical cannabis in December, which are strong numbers for a relatively new market with limited product availability and few open dispensaries. Oklahoma voters approved a medical marijuana state question in June, and the industry has taken off quickly. More than 30,000 Oklahoma patients and nearly 900 dispensaries […] Oklahoma posts nearly $1M in medical marijuana sales in December is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
CDC: Vaccines aren’t vegan and contain pig virus DNA, monkey kidney cells and more
A list of vaccine excipients released by the CDC provides insight into some of the most toxic ingredients that big pharmaceutical companies use in manufacturing vaccines. With the FDA and CDC insisting on the safety of these vaccines, larger drug firms continue to use these ingredients to cash in on their products while simultaneously disregarding […] The post CDC: Vaccines aren’t vegan and contain pig virus DNA, monkey kidney cells and more appeared first on Health Nut News.
WATCH: Volunteers kicked out of Nat’l Park for cleaning it during shutdown—without a permit
(Thank you to the Free Thought Project for the story below.) As the government shutdown enters week five, debris, trash, and snow are piling up at national parks across the country as the bureaucrats who get paid to maintain them stay home. Luckily, however, volunteers from all walks of life have stepped up to fill […] The post WATCH: Volunteers kicked out of Nat’l Park for cleaning it during shutdown—without a permit appeared first on Health Nut News.
Donald Trump's Mission Impossible: Making His Unrealistic Missile Plan Work
*Joseph Cirincione* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] After spending over $330 billion on missile defense programs since 1983, America has the ability to deter short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. Expanding that to a global defense system is undoable and unaffordable. Missile defense is the longest running scam in the history of the Department of Defense. The new Missile Defense Review continues that proud tradition. It scares us with warnings of “more than 20 nations with missile technology” when there are really only three nations we have to worry about: Russia, Ch... more »
Middle East Chaos Will Escalate Following the Departure of the Americans
*Tanya Goudsouzian* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] If America departs the Middle East, then the region will become a free-for-all for others. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s strongly worded speech in Cairo on January 11 did little to clarify the ongoing confusion over U.S. policy towards Syria. Since the beginning of the Trump administration, there have been at least four policy reversals. First, then-Secretary Rex Tillerson gave a speech calling for maintaining a strong U.S. presence in Syria in order to create a “stable, unified, independent Syria” under a post–... more »
Middle East Mayhem Will Skyrocket Following the Departure of the Americans
*Tanya Goudsouzian* *Security, Middle East* [image: Syrians wave Iranian, Russian and Syrian flags during a protest against U.S.-led air strikes in Damascus,Syria April 14,2018.REUTERS/ Omar Sanadiki TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY] If America departs the Middle East, it will not leave the region to itself, but to a free-for-all for others. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s strongly worded speech in Cairo on January 11 did little to clarify the ongoing confusion over U.S. policy towards Syria. Since the beginning of the Trump administration, there have been at least four policy reversa... more »
Prague's Window into History
*Wolfgang Pordzik* *Politics, Europe* [image: A Christmas tree is illuminated as people visit the traditional Christmas market at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, December 2, 2018. REUTERS/David W Cerny] Prague survived both World Wars largely undamaged. Visiting Prague, the City of a Thousand Spires, feels like an intense walk through an encyclopedia of European culture and history: its architecture, the music of Mozart, Smetana and Dvorak, Kafka’s literature, and certainly Europe’s political tragedies of the twentieth century. Prague is one of Europe’s most popul... more »
IR Theory After Trump: A First Image Renaissance? Part I
This is a guest post, the first of two, by Eric Parajon, Richard Jordan, and Marcus Holmes. Eric Parajon is a recent graduate of William & Mary and currently a Project Manager for the Teaching, Research, and International Policy Project. Richard Jordan is an assistant professor at Baylor University. He researches game theory, security, and […]
Want To Abolish The Internal Revenue Service? See H.R. 25
By Catherine J. Frompovich For years everyone has been talking about getting rid of the Internal Revenue Service, which most folks think is next to... more »
Drugs at the border, report of 2016
“Over the past several years, the nation has seen an uptick in the use and abuse of opioids—both prescription substances and non-prescription substances such as heroin. The estimated number of individuals who had used heroin was 914,000 in 2014. Further, about 586,000 individuals (0.2% of the 12 and older population) had a heroin use disorder in 2014. In addition to an increase in heroin use over the past several years, there has been a simultaneous increase in its availability in the United States. This has been fueled by a number of factors, including increased production and tr... more »
New York Governor Cuomo Ties State Budget to Passage of Aggressive Abortion Bill
[image: new-york-governor-cuomo-ties-state-budget-to-passage-of-aggressive-abortion-bill] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is demanding that his state’s legislature pass a bill that would facilitate abortions at all stages of pregnancy.
Were Bugs Found in a Can of Chef Boyardee Mini Raviolis?
Millions of people have viewed a video supposedly showing the critters (or unmixed caramel coloring) in the product.
Did Second Lady Karen Pence Work at a School That Bans LGBT Teachers and Students?
The wife of Vice President Mike Pence resumed her work as an art teacher at the Immanuel Christian School in Northern Virginia in January 2019.
Trump Denies Pelosi Aircraft for Trip Abroad
The nation's two most powerful leaders appeared to be engaged in a game of constitutional one-upmanship.
Opioid Crisis Brings Unwanted Attention to Wealthy Family
As allegations mount, family members who made their fortunes well before OxyContin even went on the market have sought to distance themselves from their relatives.
Border Sheriffs Say Wall Alone Won’t Increase Security
The problem lies in many other areas, like the understaffed ports of entry, said chairman Leon Wilmot, who is the sheriff in Yuma County, Arizona.
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 16-Jan-2019
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Curiouser – Oleg’s ‘Sparrow’ Anastasia Vashukevich Arrested in Moscow….
Anastasia Vashukevich (27) is the Russian woman connected to Oleg Deripaska who was being held in a prison in Thailand under charges of recruiting women to act as prostitutes and escorts. [Backstory] Her name surfaced early in 2018 when CNN … Continue reading →
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Challenge From Heaven”
2002, “Challenge From Heaven” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SSN3wVQV6M&feature=related
"A Look to the Heavens"
“The Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is one of the best known planetary nebulae in the sky. Its haunting symmetries are seen in the very central region of this tantalizing image, processed to reveal the enormous but extremely faint halo of gaseous material, about 6 light-years across, which surrounds the brighter, familiar planetary nebula. Made with narrow and broadband data the composite picture shows the remarkably strong extended emission from twice ionized oxygen atoms in blue-green hues and ionized hydrogen and nitrogen in red. *Click image for larger size.* Planetary nebulae have... more »
I THINK TRUMP'S BASE PREFERS CHECKERS
Trump retaliates: In the increasingly personal standoff between President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the president on Thursday said he was postponing her use of a military plane for an official trip to Belgium, and Afghanistan in apparent retaliation for Pelosi asking Trump to delay his State of the Union Address until after the government shutdown ends. "Due to the Shutdown, I am sorry to inform you that your trip to Brussels, Egypt, and Afghanistan has been postponed," Trump wrote in a sharply-worded letter released Thursday afternoon, the latest move in a memora... more »
World News Briefs -- January 17, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *U.S.-backed SDF vows to escalate operations against Islamic State in Syria* BEIRUT (Reuters) - The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces vowed on Thursday to ramp up attacks on Islamic State remnants and cells, a day after a bomb attack killed two U.S. soldiers in northern Syria. “With the help of the (U.S.-led) coalition, we will escalate our military operations to eliminate Deash remnants and chase down their sleeper cells,” the SDF alliance, led by the Kurdish YPG militia, said in a statement. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Lebanon summit *reveals Arab divisions o... more »
If You Care About Early Childhood Education
If you're a regular reader of this blog, you know I have concerns about the current direction of education for the littles. These are not strictly academic concerns-- between. children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, there are seven members of my family in the under-five age bracket. So I am happy to see this announcement in my in-box from Defending the Early Years: *DEY is excited to announce its first Early Childhood Organizing Leadership Summer Institute to be held in July 2019. The Institute will bring together 15-20 early childhood educators and advocates from across the co... more »
Chet Raymo, “Under the Surface”
*“Under the Surface”* by Chet Raymo “Somewhere, in something I have written, I recall quoting with approval this passage from Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire: “For my own part I am pleased enough with surfaces -- in fact they alone seem to me to be of much importance. Such things for example as the grasp of a child's hand in your own, the flavor of an apple, the embrace of a friend or lover, the silk of a girl's thigh, the sunlight on rock and leaves, the feel of music, the bark of a tree, the abrasion of granite and sand, the plunge of clear water into a pool, the face of the wind... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 1/17/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 1/17/19”* • *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/ • *"Markets Hang “Between Order and Chaos”* by Brian Maher "Today we bear dramatic news: Markets have entered a “phase transition zone”... the “magic space between order and chaos.” This we have on the authority of the brains at Fasanara Capital. But what will emerge on the other side - order or chaos? Today ou... more »
Russian nuclear-powered missile cruiser to enter trials in 2020 after heavy upgrade
The Project 11442M heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov undergoing repairs and heavy upgrade at the Sevmash Shipyard will enter trials in 2020, the Shipyard’s press office reported on Thursday. “The repair of the Project 11442M cruiser continues in the flooded basin. The repair, modernization, and coating of the hull structures are over. Painting and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Massive crowd greets Putin as he arrives in Serbian capital (video)
Tens of thousands of Serbs flooded the streets of Belgrade on Thursday, to give a warm welcome to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Serbia to reward his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic with the Order of Alexander Nevsky. A march was held through the centre of the Serbian capital, which ended up in front […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New in-depth interview with captured Canadian ISIS fighter (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 P.M.) – A new in-depth interview with a captured Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) fighter from Canada has been released by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) this week. In the video, the captured ISIS fighter, identified as Mohammad ‘Abdullah Mohammad, says that he traveled to Syria in 2013 from Turkey and joined a group […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
France to remain in Syria and Iraq despite US withdrawal: Macron
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – France will remain inside both Syria and Iraq despite the withdrawal of the U.S. Armed Forces from the former, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a new statement on Thursday. According to Macron, the recent terror attack in the Syrian city of Manbij is proof that the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria will not tolerate militant presence in Idlib, US base in Tanf
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – Syria will not tolerate any militant presence inside the Idlib Governorate, nor will it accept a U.S. base in the Al-Tanf region of Homs, the assistant regional secretary of the Arab Socialist Baath Party, Hilal Hilal, told reporters on Thursday, as quoted by Sputnik News Agency. “It is absolutely not our […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Theresa May's Big Crunch
Crunch time is coming, and contrary to the headlines and the bellyaching it's *Theresa May*, not Jeremy Corbyn who's caught in a vice. As forecast days ago, May has gone cap in hand to each and everyone, asking all corners of the Commons to come forward to try and make her Brexit deal work. And from all points of the map they came, a self-selected pick 'n' mix of Liberal Democrats, backbench Tories, nationalists, loyalists, and Labour people filed in and filed out of meetings with the PM and/or her henchmen. For the Greens, Caroline Lucas criticised May for introducing this listeni... more »
Extra rock lobsters caught for WA public were kept by fishers to eat themselves
Up to a quarter of western rock lobsters caught under an existing program to make more of the product available to WA consumers were kept by the fishermen for personal consumption, a review of the scheme finds.
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The Turbulence of Entering a New Paradigm
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The Turbulence of Entering a New Paradigm Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The Turbulence of Entering a New Paradigm Prior to the sound barrier being broken there were numerous attempts by those not understanding the physical principles of supersonic flight. It was observed that as the barrier was approached incredible turbulence occurred, such that planes simply were shorn of their wings and crashed to the ground. Such was the conclusion of sense certainty. Discovery of the actual physical principles involved, the fact that a cone formed around the... more »
Sydney healthcare worker claims $107 million Powerball jackpot
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The mother aged in her 40s says she has no plans to retire after pocketing the record lotto prize, instead vowing to work for causes important to her and give her family "a whole slab of money".
How friendship bloomed in a Nullarbor town long lost to the dust
Greek migrant Nicholas was 11 when he arrived in Reid, WA, in 1954, and struck up a friendship with the town’s only schoolteacher. A lifetime later the two reunited to bond over some of the few photos of a place that no longer exists.
Owners of Company That Makes Oxycontin Boasted the Drug Would Create a “Prescription Blizzard”
When deaths from overdosing on OxyContin could no longer to be ignored, Sackler devised a corporate strategy to blame the victims for misusing their unethical products. Doctors were told that signs of addiction were 'pseudoaddiction' and should be treated by prescribing more of the drug.
Australian Toby Price wins second Dakar Rally despite broken wrist
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Gold Coast motorcycle rider Toby Price has claimed his second Dakar Rally title in Peru, despite riding for 10 days with a broken wrist.
Trusts being used to avoid paying billions in tax, report warns ATO
A report commissioned by the Australian Tax Office finds the Government may be out of pocket to the tune of billions of dollars each year through the use of trusts to hold more than $3 trillion in assets.
Confidence in Government on National Security Matters: December 2018
In July 2017, we began *a polling project* to measure public confidence in government institutions on national security matters on an ongoing basis. This post provides our data for the month of December 2018. It includes public perceptions of government institutions and of the two major political parties’ handling of national security; about the public’s comfort with intelligence authorities; about the president’s handling of key national security issues; about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation; and about ongoing military operations. *Confidence in All Institutions to... more »
Will Isabel Oakeshott be questioned on her Russian links tonight?
Question Time this evening could be particularly interesting if the right questions are asked. The show will feature an author, Isabel Oakeshott, who ghost wrote ‘The Bad Boys of Brexit’ for Arron Banks, the main funder of Farage’s Leave EU campaign. It also features Rory Stewart MP, ex chair of the Defence Select Committee, ex […] The post Will Isabel Oakeshott be questioned on her Russian links tonight? appeared first on The Left Bible.
The Russia House
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) "No evidence has emerged *publicly* that Mr. Trump was secretly in contact with or took direction from Russian government officials." (emphasis mine), *The New York Times*, January 11, 2019 *T*here are several scenarios that are so outlandish and horrifying to the American mind that they belong solely in the realm of spy fiction or "Truther" websites: Among them, the US government pulling off 9/11; JFK's assassination was carried out by the CIA and the Bushes; That Vince Foster was murdered by the Clintons. Many of these ... more »
These Are The First Steps That China Will Initiate Before Going To War
A new report articulates how the Chinese military might use cyber capabilities during a conflict. (Li Gang/Xinhua) *C4IRSNet:* *China’s first steps before going to battle* Before engaging in a battle that features carriers or fighter jets, China will try to gain an advantage in the information sphere and to reduce confidence in the military systems of its adversaries, such as GPS and sensors, a new Department of Defense report asserts. The new report, released by the Defense Intelligence Agency, provides an assessment of the Chinese military and states that China views controlling ... more »
5G, spearhead of robotics/AI--what does this mean?
5-30-2018 * For* example, 5G networks will allow factories to cut cables to their machines and put more intelligence into both edge computing and the cloud. This will lead to cheaper robots, quicker change times and much more flexible production. And the high speed of 5G will give machine operators real-time insights on the overall status of the project, and provide the opportunity to explore machine learning and predictive maintenance, which reduce expensive downtime. The impact of 5G on factories is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how the speeds of 5G will reshap... more »
Fear Memory - An Epigenetic Difference Between Genders
Is there sex-specific epigenetic regulation of fear memory? A new study says yes, for mice anyway, and if it later is found to be similar in humans it could explain why fear and stress-related disorders affect men and women differently. Fear and memory produce changes to genes that modulate gene expression, called epigenetic modifications, some contend. In a mouse model of traumatic memory, epigenetic activation of gene important for creating fear memories and stress behavior, called cyclin dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) increased naturally in males, but not in females, after the mice ... more »
Man with schizophrenia died after being given too many sedatives in hospital, coroner finds
A man who was mentally ill died in hospital because medical staff gave him too much sedating medication and did not adequately monitor its effect on his breathing, a Tasmanian coroner finds.
'Instead of coming home with a diploma, she is coming back in a coffin'
The family of Arab-Israeli student Aiia Maasarwe, who was found dead in Melbourne this week, urge authorities to bring her killer to justice, saying their suffering will be compounded if the perpetrator is not caught.
Even in 'Australia's safest city', women feel unsafe in bustling areas
When thinking of places that evoke fear among women, seedy parks and lonely paths often come to mind. But a new report shows many women feel unsafe even in front of lively shops and restaurants.
From school dropout and teenage mum to medical graduate — Shauna Hill isn't your average doctor
She was brought up by a single mum in one of Perth's roughest suburbs, dropping out of school by Year 10 before having the first of three children at 18. Now she's one of five Indigenous doctors to graduate from UWA.
Colleges and Universities Commemorate King Holiday
From coast to coast, institutions of higher education are presenting events to celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights legend Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. before, on and after the national holiday Monday.
‘But You’re Not a Real Doctor!’
Once while traveling to a conference, I used my credit card to check-in to use my frequent flyer benefits. My salutation, Dr. Nichole M. Garcia, prompted the sales associate to ask me if I could provide medical advice for something they were experiencing. As I began to explain that I was not a medical doctor, I was met with, “But you’re not a real doctor, you’re a teacher.”
On Being a Professor with Autism, and Traveling the World to Destigmatize It
People on the autism spectrum have similar characteristics no matter their nationality or race. However, there are great differences in societal awareness, acceptance and appreciation of people on the autism spectrum throughout the world.
New Pennsylvania Chancellor Proposes Redesign of Higher Ed System
After he was sworn in, Dr. Dan Greenstein, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education new chancellor recently said the system must be redesigned and endure a fundamental transformation as its universities are currently unsustainable. Greenstein addressed the board of governors stating that the transformation would include the institutions combining additional business and administrative functions together […]
UNCF Receives $500K Grant from Walmart Foundation to Continue its Support of HBCUs
The Walmart Foundation has announced it has given a $500,000 grant to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to continue its support of historically Black colleges and universities. This grant follows Walmart Foundation’s 11th consecutive year that it has supported the UNCF Institute for Capacity Building. The grant will support UNCF in providing its member […]
Inciting Emotions and Playing US: Why Sectional Movements are Counterproductive
I must say this from the outset, this article is not meant to, in any way, diminish the pains and suffering felt by marginalized groups throughout America and beyond. Neither is my aim to preach compliance in the face of injustice or to tell people to be silent given the pervasive iniquities of our time. However, after observing the insidious brilliance of the establishment and how the status quo is preserved by splintering people into… The post Inciting Emotions and Playing US: Why Sectional Movements are Counterproductive appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Forget Chemtrails, Unregulated Jet Fuel is Legally Poisoning Global Populations
*Sofia Adamson* - Despite the known dangers of heavy metals, government institutions and scientists alike are turning a blind eye to this glaring public health threat.
Max Ehrmann, “Desiderata”
Les Crane reads Max Ehrmann’s “Desiderata”
Esaias van de Velde by modern Japanese artist: Legacy of Dutch Art
Esaias van de Velde by modern Japanese artist: Legacy of Dutch Art Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Another stunning art piece by the Japanese artist, Sawako Utsumi, is illuminated by the unique angle and a delightful color scheme to the original done by Esaias van de Velde. In the past, the same artist who […]
Is China About To Face An Employment Crisis?
Passengers check in at Nanchang Railway Station in Nanchang, capital of east China Jiangxi Province. Photo: Xinhua *CNBC: **Chinese unemployment worries are growing as Beijing beefs up stimulus* * The greatest risk to China's growth in the near term is rising unemployment around the Lunar New Year, J.P. Morgan's chief China economist, Haibin Zhu, says in a Monday report. * Job losses in manufacturing accelerated in mid-2018, after the U.S. imposed tariffs on Chinese goods, points out Gavekal Dragonomics China Consumer Analyst Ernan Cui. * However, ManpowerGroup's first-quarter empl... more »
From the "What Else is New" Dept. - Liberals playing Electoral Machiavellian "Shell Game" in Burnaby Election
*Former Liberal Candidate, Karen Wang* *accused of "racism" so that Jagmeet Singh* *can win riding, thus ensure Liberal win* *in next October's Canadian Federal Election* *From Wang's Statement requesting* *to be reinstated as Liberal Candidate* It doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure this one out. The Liberals...under the thrall of their Sorosian Handlers from USrael are playing a shell game with the Canadian electoral system. They dragged their heels for months in calling the by-election to fill the Vancouver-area city of Burnaby vacant parliamentary seat. This was geared ... more »
Why Russia's Economy Is Headed for Trouble
*Michael Rubin* *Economics, Europe* [image: Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a signing ceremony following a meeting with his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia January 15, 2019. Sergei Chirikov/Pool via REUTERS] A lack of real reforms and a hyper-dependence on oil has prevented the emergence of a healthy, diverse economy. Vladimir Putin will soon begin his third decade at Russia’s helm. When he took the reins of power from Boris Yeltsin, Russia was a nascent democracy but was just emerging from years of economic recession. Putin, a... more »
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"As Long As You Have Mystery..."
"As long as you have mystery you have health; when you destroy mystery you create morbidity. Indigenous humans have always been sane because they have always been mystic. They permit the twilight." - G. K. Chesterton
"Enlightened Self Interest and Financial Industry Hypocrisy: Benevolent Self-Deception”
*"Enlightened Self Interest and Financial Industry Hypocrisy:* *Benevolent Self-Deception**”* By Cognitive Dissonance “Too often we divide the world into black and white hats on good and bad people, or left and right ideology that’s right or wrong. Absolute certainties make the process of determining what to believe, to deny or just to ignore so much easier when we don’t actually need to navigate through the cognitive fog to reach critical thinking. Sadly this duality of extremes is used as a weapon against us at every twist and turn for the benefit of the powerful. And we fall for ... more »
Mexicans Fed Up With “Migrant Caravans.” The Latest, 2,000 Strong, Has Stormed Into Guatemala
[image: mexicans-fed-up-with-migrant-caravans-the-latest-2-000-strong-has-stormed-into-guatemala] The border crisis facing the United States will almost certainly worsen if the latest “caravan” of illegal aliens crosses Guatemala, then Mexico, and occupies Tijuana or another Mexican town.
Several States Invoking Nullification to Rein In Federal Government
[image: several-states-invoking-nullification-to-rein-in-federal-government] The Federal Government regularly exercises powers beyond those found in the Constitution, but several states are turning to nullification and interposition to mitigate this activity.
Persecution of Christians Is On The Rise Worldwide, According to New Report
[image: persecution-of-christians-is-on-the-rise-worldwide-according-to-new-report] Almost a quarter of a billion Christians worldwide face serious persecution, according to a new report issued by the Open Doors organization.
Survey: Two Out of Three Teenagers Leave the Church as Young Adults
[image: survey-two-out-of-three-teenagers-leave-the-church-as-young-adults] To most, LifeWay’s survey confirms what they think they already know: Young people are leaving the church once they get out of the house and onto a college campus.
'High school students are better': Indonesians disappointed by first presidential debate
Indonesians take to social media to express their disappointment at what they say was a lacklustre presidential debate kicking off the race to lead the nation of 250 million people.
Stocks (briefly) surge on report that US may ease tariffs on China
Wall Street surges at the eleventh hour on the back of a report that the United States is considering easing billions of dollars worth of tariffs on Chinese imports.
Where is the monsoon?
The Australian monsoon is running late this year, so while we wait expectantly, here is a crash course about this complex weather phenomenon.
Temperatures reach 90 degrees in playground during heatwave
On an average summer's day, play equipment and surfaces in a park can reach scorching levels, prompting a researcher to design a star rating system that will help parents choose the safest playgrounds.
Aged care royal commission a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
Victims and families are being urged to speak up and tell their stories of abuse and neglect as the aged care royal commission begins today in Adelaide.
Donald Trump ordered opinion polls be rigged, former 'fixer' says
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Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, says he paid a firm to manipulate online polling data "at the direction of and for the sole benefit of" the future President.
Music to the ears: The choir helping brain injury sufferers learn to talk again
People who have suffered from stokes often have a condition called Aphasia, which affects their ability to process language. But, interestingly people with this condition can sing well.
NT cotton industry beginning to bud as debate over crop rages in drought-ridden states
Signs of a cotton industry in the Northern Territory are starting to sprout, with interstate and international investors watching on as trials get underway.
Queensland towns break record for consecutive days over 40 degrees
Cloncurry and Camooweal, in north-west Queensland, have seen the mercury soar past 40 degrees for the past 33 days, and the trend it is set to continue.
Doomed national gallery plan cost $1 million before being vetoed, figures reveal
Hundreds of thousands have been spent on consultation for the National Indigenous Art Gallery in Alice Springs which has all but fallen over, ironically, due to a lack of consultation.
PM at odds with Indigenous Affairs Minister over future kava imports
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made an announcement on loosening imports of kava which is sure to be popular with Pacific Islanders — but it'll have repercussions at home in the Northern Territory.
Temperatures click past 45 degrees as NSW town records highest minimum ever
Temperatures at some regional sites in New South Wales hit over 45 degrees Celsius today, with one regional NSW town breaking the state record for the highest-ever overnight temperature.
Tunnel experts dismiss Elon Musk's Blue Mountains plan as 'Alice in Wonderland stuff'
A group of senior road tunnelling experts have dismissed Elon Musk's claim he can build a 50km loop through the Blue Mountains for $1 billion, with one calling it "Alice in Wonderland" talk.
Julia DeVille's 'poetic' decision to put her dead body on display naked
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Donating your body to science after your death is nothing new. But taxidermist Julia deVille and 13 other Australians have decided to donate their corpse for something more unusual: naked display in a worldwide public exhibition.
Greens demand end to disability 'segregation', proposing $1 billion for accessible public spaces
Jordon Steele-John is spearheading the Greens' push for wide-ranging, long-term policy change to address the physical barriers that separate 4 million disabled Australians from the rest of the population.
Medical 'breakthrough' may spell end of potentially toxic drugs in transplant recipients
An Australian medical discovery involving teams spread from WA to Queensland is hailed as a breakthrough for controlling infections in organ and bone marrow transplant recipients.
'It's the risk you take': Ricky says that's what he was told when he was bumped from flight to wedding
Ricky Proudfoot was forced to pay extra to ensure he didn't miss two weddings — including his own — after Jetstar bumped him from a flight, but his situation isn't uncommon and there's little we can do about it.
Prince Philip pulled from rolled Land Rover after crash near Sandringham Estate
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Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip escaped without injury after the Land Rover he was driving was involved in a car crash near the Royal Family's Sandringham Estate.
Project Blue Book - Paul Hynek's Words
I was more than a little disturbed by the latest episode of *Project Blue Book*. The case, based loosely, and I do mean loosely, on the Flatwoods, West Virginia, landing of September 12, 1952, was barely recognizable. They portrayed it as a crash and left out many of the witnesses, focusing on three… a mother and her two boys. Dr. J. Allen Hynek What disturbed me was the first interaction between that mother and Allen Hynek. The captain with him introduced him as Dr. Hynek and it was clear the mother thought that he was a physician. He didn’t do anything to suggest he wasn’t and I ... more »
Lentils with a side of rice: the save-the-world diet?
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7 Simple Yoga Stretches to Soothe Sciatica Back Pain.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/7-simple-yoga-stretches-to-soothe-sciatica-back-pain-from-costa-rica/
Researchers develop comprehensive new way to predict breast cancer risk
https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-01/cru-rdc011419.php
Human diet causing ‘catastrophic’ damage to planet: study
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-01-human-diet-catastrophic-planet.html
High Fiber, Whole Grains Linked to Lower CVD, Diabetes, Cancer Risk
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/907665?src=soc_tw_190119_mscpedt_news_mdscp_whostudy&faf=1
Scientist Accidentally Found Plastic Eating Caterpillars When They Ate Her Bag
https://www.intelligentliving.co/scientist-accidentally-found-plastic-eating-caterpillars-when-they-ate-her-bag/
Attorney: New Racist Threats at GM Plant Where Nooses Were Found
General Motors says it is taking the matter seriously and has taken several steps to address harassment at the plant and is continuing to investigate.
Rashida Tlaib Was Right-- Impeachment Time Has Come
This morning's news would have made anyone in TrumpWorld want to stay in bed. Ben White wrote that recession warnings are piling up, exacerbated by the Trump-McConnell government shutdown which itself is starting to look like a serious crisis nudging the country towards recession. White wrote that "Across Wall Street, analysts are rushing out warnings that missed federal paychecks, dormant government contractors and shelved corporate stock offerings could push first-quarter growth close to or even below zero if the shutdown, which is wrapping up its fourth week, drags on much long... more »
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On December 13th, the hard work I put into my Pinterest page, which I had before I had even started my website – and with its many thousands of followers- disappeared. Poof. In an instant, it was gone. RELATED STORY: Breaking: Pinterest censoring anti-vaccine doctors and pins related to vaccine rights But it didn’t just happen to […] The post Pinterest banned top health sites like ours. Sign petition here. appeared first on Health Nut News.
"Least Masculine Society In Human History Decides Masculinity Is A Growing Threat"
*"Least Masculine Society In Human History * *Decides Masculinity Is A Growing Threat"* by The Babylon Bee U.S.— "As society becomes increasingly dominated by nerds, hipsters, and computer programmers, people have fixated on what they think is our biggest problem: masculinity. “It’s just toxic and causes nothing but problems,” said Elisha Mcewen, a vegan activist and no threat whatsoever to spiders or tight jar lids. “I was sharing my feelings on masculinity with other men in my drum circle, and we all agreed that if we ever encountered masculinity, we would run far away.” Masculin... more »
California legal agency signs off on state’s final cannabis industry rules
The California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved final marijuana industry rules that regulators had published in December, paving the way for the state to implement a permanent regulatory framework for the nation’s largest cannabis market. The regulations, approved late Wednesday, take effect immediately, according to news releases from the Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC), the […] California legal agency signs off on state’s final cannabis industry rules is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MA police find marijuana extract samples outside lab serving most dispensaries
Local police found hundreds of vials with extracted cannabis in a dumpster behind a Massachusetts marijuana testing lab that provides services for almost all the state’s medical cannabis retailers. MCR Labs, headquartered in Framingham about 20 miles west of Boston, was one of the first two labs in Massachusetts approved by the state’s Cannabis Control […] MA police find marijuana extract samples outside lab serving most dispensaries is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Legislation Introduced to Restore Local Control Over 5G Small Cell Installation
By B.N. Frank Introduced by two California state representatives, this legislation is a step in the right direction because it would restore local control of... more »
Did the CIA Change its Procedure for Reviewing Historical Records? FRINFORMSUM 1/17/2019
Concerning News from CIA’s Historical Review Panel Requires Clarification Dr. Robert Jervis, chair of the CIA’s Historical Review Panel, recently announced in an H-Diplo posting that the panel did not meet in June 2018 as planned, and that members were recently informed “the Panel is being restructured and will not meet again until this has […]
President Trump Cancels Speaker Pelosi Overseas Trip…
President Trump stops military aircraft availability for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi just minutes ahead of a previously scheduled foreign trip. Read below: I would expect the Democrats will use a DNC billionaire donors’ private fleet.
Stuck in the mud
The week moves forward, yet two big democratic countries are stuck in the mud. That seems to be as good a metaphor as any to define how political leaders can become the problem rather than solving it. Across the pond, … Continue reading →
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras Wins A Parliamentary Vote Of Confidence
*Politico:* *Greek PM Tsipras wins vote of confidence* Vote had been called after dispute over Macedonia name change. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday won a parliamentary vote of confidence called following a dispute over changing the name of Macedonia. Tsipras secured 151 votes in favor in the 300-seat chamber, in which his left-wing Syriza party has 145 seats, Reuters reported. The prime minister had called the vote after his government's junior coalition partner, the right-wing Independent Greeks (ANEL), quit in disagreement over a deal to end a name dispute wi... more »
Reflections from my Panama Cruise, II
[For Part I, click here.] Our ports were Falmouth (Jamaica), Cartagena (Colombia), Gatun Lake (Panama), Limón (Costa Rica), and Grand Cayman. Reactions to each: 7. Falmouth had the most lavish port shopping area; I’d compare it to Reston, Virginia. The area beyond, though thinly inhabited, was fairly poor, but with quite a few middle-class homes […] The post Reflections from my Panama Cruise, II appeared first on Econlib.
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