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Picture Of The Day
In a photo taken on 13 February, 2019, chefs prepare food during North Korea's national cooking competition in Pyongyang. © AFP 2018 / Ed Jones *WNU Editor*: The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Iron Chef a la Pyongyang: North Korea Holds Cooking Contest* (Sputnik).
Navy's Top SEAL: Murder, Ethical Lapses, And Drug Allegations Are Impacting Special Ops
Sgt. Daniel P. Shook/Wikimedia Commons *Task & Purpose*: *Navy's top SEAL says he's reviewing training and ethics amid murder and drug allegations in special ops * SAN DIEGO — The commander of Naval Special Warfare said Wednesday that he recently commissioned a 90-day review of recruiting, selection, training, and leadership development in his command amid allegations of drug use, murder, and other ethical lapses within the SEAL community. "We are looking hard as a learning organization to self assess to see, are we assessing and selecting the right people? Are we holding them acc... more »
A Look At Russia's MiG-31
Image: Creative Commons. *RT:* *Russian supersonic MiG-31s face off in stratosphere training (VIDEO) * Two Russian MiG-31 supersonic fighter jets honed their skills during stratosphere drills in training footage released by the defense ministry. One MiG-31 long-range interceptor played the role of an aircraft violating Russian airspace during an exercise for fighter pilots from Yelizovo airbase in Kamchatka. It was cruising at an altitude of 20km, well into the stratosphere, and at “maximum speed.” The defense ministry did not provide exact details, but at that altitude, a MiG-3... more »
'Those that don't fear ASIC will be making an error': Watchdog threatens tough new penalties
The corporate watchdog puts white-collar criminals on notice with "game-changing" new proposed penalties including steep fines and potential jail terms of fifteen years.
Plan to raise rainbow flags across Victoria
A negative response at a rainbow flag raising ceremony at a central Victorian high school has inspired one organisation to make flags available to schools and other community centres across the state.
Fisherman found not guilty of murdering man with screwdriver in Fremantle fight
A jury clears 35-year-old fisherman Andrew Doan of murdering Charles McCarthy after a fight in Fremantle in which he was accused of stabbing him in the head with a screwdriver.
Queensland flood devastation will take years to repair, Morrison warns
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Parts of flood-ravaged Queensland will take years to rebuild, Scott Morrison warns during a visit to a Cloncurry property overcome with rotting carcasses, while the state's Deputy Premier declares all insurance claims will be assessed.
Adelaide's Catholic Archdiocese wants to stop 'radical' changes to abortion laws
Adelaide's Catholic Archdiocese will enter the debate over South Australian abortion law reform, with a letter from the church set to be distributed to parishioners this weekend.
Former NT chief minister's evidence rejected in Supreme Court scuffle between developer and gas giant
A Northern Territory Supreme Court judge rejects evidence given by former Government officials — including ex-chief minister Adam Giles — and Darwin developer Halikos Group's senior managers during legal action over a $300 million deal with Japanese gas giant Inpex.
Murder charge dropped against man accused of killing Cheryl Grimmer
A murder charge against a man accused of killing toddler Cheryl Grimmer, who went missing almost 50 years ago, is dropped after a key piece of evidence was ruled inadmissible in court.
ABC is looking for its new boss, even as the old one challenges her dismissal
The ABC board is advertising for a new managing director to replace Michelle Guthrie, even though a new ABC chair is yet to be appointed and Ms Guthrie is still challenging her dismissal.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 14th February 2019
TonyfromOz at Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 14th February 2019 – PA Pundits – International - 17 minutes ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Video: Students Love Green New Deal … Until Hearing What’s In It
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WashPost Puts Covington Kids-Exonerating Report On Page One
PA Pundits - International at Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 14th February 2019 – PA Pundits – International - 20 minutes ago
By Tim Graham ~ Three weeks ago, The Washington Post wrote a story on the allegedly racist Covington Kids, smelling a pro-Trump rat. The online headline was “A viral story spread. The mainstream media rushed to keep up. The Trump Internet pounced.” But on Thursday morning came a surprise: the front page of the Post […]
Amazon’s New York Reversal Shows Exactly Why Crony Capitalism Fails
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By Rachel Greszler ~ Just months after announcing it would locate one of its headquarters in New York City, Amazon has announced that it’s pulling the plug on the Big Apple. Based on Amazon’s public statement, it seems the company couldn’t rely on the deals it had cut or the political support it had received […]
Ilhan Omar Did Not Make An Antisemitic Statement-- But That Isn't Stopping AIPAC And Their Rightwing Allies From Going Ape-Shit
You may not remember Victoria Wulsin but she was one of the very first candidates ever endorsed by Blue America. Back in 2006 she decided to take on right-wing crackpot Mean Jean Schmidt in a southern Ohio district that stretched over 7 counties from the outskirts of Cincinnati into the Appalachians. One of her staffers-- fresh out of college-- was Ady Barkan, now a renowned 36 year old attorney and much-admired activist at the Center for Popular Democracy. This week, Barkan wrote a piece for *The Nation*, What Ilhan Omar Said About AIPAC Was Right, detailing a nexus between Wulsi... more »
Senate Finds Zero Evidence of Trump-Russia Collusion Conspiracy After Years of Media Hysteria
RT Published on Feb 14, 2019 The Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman has reiterated that there is no direct evidence that Donald Trump was colluding with Russia during the 2016 presidential race. He’s been leading a two-year investigation into the matter. end
BBC Producer’s Syria Bombshell: Douma “Gas Attack” Footage “Was Staged”
BBC Producer’s Syria Bombshell: Douma “Gas Attack” Footage “Was Staged” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Now approaching nearly a year after the April 7, 2018 alleged chemical attack in Douma, Syria — which the White House used as a pretext to bomb Syrian government facilities and bases throughout Damascus — a BBC reporter who investigated the incident on the ground has issued […]
Netanyahu Tweets ‘War with Iran’ Then Replaces It with ‘Combating Iran’
RT Published on Feb 14, 2019 #Israel and Arab countries are in talks “in order to advance the common interest of war with #Iran”, Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu has said, although the translation from Hebrew was later downgraded to a mere “struggle.” READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ob1 end
Resist Trump and Stop Brexit: Globalists Throw in Towel — Plot to Reinvent New World Order
TruNews Streamed live on Feb 13, 2019 On today’s edition of TruNews, we discuss the demise of the old world order which birthed the resist Trump movement and the anti Brexit hysteria, and we address what we believe will take its place. In the headlines we detail the secret war summit in Poland being used to […]
Palestine’s Hamas, Fatah Movements Denounce US ‘Deal of Century’ for Middle East
Palestine’s Hamas, Fatah Movements Denounce US ‘Deal of Century’ for Middle East by https://www.presstv.com/ Two major Palestinian rival groups, the West Bank-based Fatah party and the Gaza-based Hamas resistance movement, have expressed their strong opposition to US President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” on the so-called Middle East peace process. – The strongly-worded statements were […]
War Propaganda: IDF Warns Hamas Likely to Spark War in Gaza in Bid for International Support
This article is Zionist ‘666’ WAR Propaganda! The intent is clear: Zionist ‘666’ Israel wants to start a war. And, IMO, drive the Palestinians (REAL JEWS) into the Sinai desert in fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14, biblical prophecy. Hamas, I have documented this countless times, is a creation of Israel. It is still under the control […]
Deutsche Bank to pay C$5.5 Million to Settle Canadian Gold And Silver Market-Rigging Cases
Deutsche Bank to pay C$5.5 Million to Settle Canadian Gold And Silver Market-Rigging Cases by cpowell, http://www.gata.org/ Dear Friend of GATA and Gold: – Deutsche Bank has agreed to pay nearly C$5.5 million to settle class-action lawsuits in Canada accusing the bank of manipulating the gold and silver markets, according to the Toronto law firm representing the […]
Trump Will Leave Office In One of Five Ways — Rumors Circulate That Trump Is Done In March
By hanging President Andrew Jackson’s portrait in his Oval office, Trump is signalling publicly he wants to end the FedRes! All 4 presidents that have attempted to do so have suffered assassination attempts. JFK and Lincoln got killed, Jackson and Reagan survived the assassination attempts. – Trump has employed a “sound money”, gold standard expert, […]
Israeli PM’s Office Deletes Tweet Citing ‘Interest in War With Iran’
Is Israel intent on war with Iran? They are already at war with Iran and have publicly admitted they have attacked thousands of Iranian targets in Syria. Netanyahu’s intention is clear: Israel wants to enlarge the war with Iran and wants to rope in the Sunni world led by the House of Saud to attack […]
Trumped Up Prophecies: How Kabbalah Wizards & Christian Zionists Are Trying to Build a Third Temple
Zionism, the modern Zionist movement, is Satanic. At the heart of the Zionist flag is the Satanic Hexagram. It does not get any clearer than this. Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic LIE, HERESY! If a nation flies a ‘666’ flag, is it of God or Satan? […]
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Condemns Terror Attack on IRGC Forces
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Condemns Terror Attack on IRGC Forces by https://www.presstv.com/ The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has strongly denounced a deadly terrorist attack on a group of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces in southeastern Iran, accusing the US, the Israeli regime and their regional allies of nurturing the Takfiri elements behind the Wednesday attack. – Hezbollah said in a […]
Rouhani Blames US, Israel For Attack on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards – Reports
Rouhani Blames US, Israel For Attack on Iran’s Revolutionary Guards – Reports by https://sputniknews.com/, 14 Feb 2019 Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has blamed the US and regional powers, including Israel, for a deadly suicide attack against the country’s Revolutionary Guards that occurred the day before in southeastern Iran, Iranian state TV reported on Thursday. – “The […]
Reset Mortgages, Cashless Society, When to Buy Gold And Silver … Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griff
ITM Trading Streamed live on Feb 12, 2019 Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/reset… Question 1. Colonel S: Would the U.S. government do its own reset for America and other nations do resets for their countries? Question 2. Alferes 77: It is inevitable that we are going to have a cashless society, if so what […]
Harrison Ford / Han Solo Pimps World Government – #PropagandaWatch
corbettreport Published on Feb 13, 2019 SHOW NOTES: https://www.corbettreport.com/?p=30125 Fresh off the heels of pimping for Amazon, Harrison Ford is back at it, this time lending his face and voice to climate change buffoonery for the World Government Summit taking place in the United Arab Emirates. I wish I was making this up. Today, I break […]
William Barr and Spygate – Watch The Teams…
Attorney General William Barr quietly took the oath of office in the oval office today with Chief Justice John Roberts administering and officiating the swearing in. [link] With the introduction of a fully empowered and confirmed U.S. Attorney General there … Continue reading →
Release Of Japanese Wartime Photos Has Riled China
The online publication of an archive of 35,000 photos taken during the Japanese wartime occupation of China has riled Chinese social media. Photo: North China Railway archive *SCMP: **Japanese wartime photos strike a nerve in China* * Kyoto University publishes 35,000 photographs taken during Japan’s occupation of China * Chinese social media users recall legacy of invasion The release online of 35,000 photographs taken during the Japanese occupation of China between 1936 and 1945 has riled Chinese social media commenters. Until now the photographs, taken by the North China Transp... more »
Hey Dems, focus on these four issues
One of my frustrations with politics, which is exacerbated by this President, is pressing issues are not getting discussed. And, some are made worse or are sabotaged by the current White House incumbent as we are told to focus our … Continue reading →
Victory -- Black Snake DAPL Lawsuit Thrown Out -- Supporting Water Protectors is Not a Federal Crime
Read article: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/news/federal-court-dismisses-900-million-pipeline-company-lawsuit-against-greenpeace/?fbclid=IwAR186ykSWRMitlVnyb4vdYo_UPiiNermStlxwiFYDbR3FmRE0tDlwij3NEQ The Federal Court in Bismarck, North Dakota today threw out a RICO lawsuit by Energy Transfer Partners against Greenpeace and Water Protectors, stating in the ruling that posting articles by
BBC’s Syria Producer Admits ‘Assad Sarine Attack in Douma Was Staged’
*Tyler Durden* - A bombshell admission of a staged false flag attack to provoke war.
Can US-China trade relations ever be the same after the trade war?
A trade deal is on the cards, but uncertainty that has rattled global markets and caused the International Monetary Fund to downgrade its global growth forecasts is likely to continue for some time, UBS anlaysts say.
General Who Heads US Special Operations Command Will Not Say What Winning Against ISIS Will Look Like
Raymond Thomas testifying on his nomination to be general and commander of the US Special Operations Command during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 9. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *France 24:* *Top general won't say 'winning' in anti-IS fight* The general leading US special operations forces cautioned Thursday against talk of "winning" against the Islamic State group in Syria, where the jihadists are fighting to defend a last scrap of territory. President Donald Trump in December declared victory over IS, saying the US had "beaten them ba... more »
Booster seat put passenger at 'increased risk' during fatal flight: ATSB
A 63-year-old woman killed in a plane crash in Tasmania's north-east last year was sitting on a booster seat, which put her at "increased risk" because her body was moved upwards and forwards from the "nominal position", the ATSB finds.
'It's time I cared for her': NT politician to retire and help wife, who has dementia
Longstanding Territory independent Gerry Wood makes a tearful Valentine's Day announcement that he plans to retire from politics to care for his wife, Imelda, who "put up" with his 30-year political career but needed him now.
Police penetrate $17m dark web syndicate, find drugs 'disguised as candy'
Police raid a waterfront shack at Callala Beach on the NSW south coast where they allege a "sophisticated" drug syndicate was being coordinated and paid for with cryptocurrency.
'Feared for their life': Club patrons injured in alleged bikie brawl
Terrified bystanders had to seek medical attention after a "significantly violent" fight, allegedly involving a dozen bikies, broke out in a Canberra club last month.
Snake blood and spider eggs on the menu for marines on jungle-survival training
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Nearly 30 nations take part in Asia's largest multi-national military jungle survival training by learning how to survive in a tropical jungle during an emergency situation.
Investigation into AWU in 2017 not about Bill Shorten, Michaelia Cash says
Concerns about a breach of union rules prompted Senator Michaelia Cash to refer the AWU to an industry watchdog, she tells a Melbourne court, denying it was done because it involved Bill Shorten.
Enough salt to fill a house saves Townsville aquarium from 'impending disaster'
If it had not been for a team of fast-moving staff and enough salt to 'fill a small house', the unprecedented floods in North Queensland would have destroyed the world's largest living coral exhibition.
Is it time for politicians to listen and promote the planet diet?
Experts have warned about how our diets are impacting the environment, so we ask political parties in New South Wales about their plans to tackle the issue.
Parkland wounds still raw as US students mark a year since Florida massacre
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Memories of the Parkland shooting prove too raw for many students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, with fewer than 300 of the 3,200 enrolled at the school showing up for classes on the one-year anniversary, as students across the US marked the day with a moment of silence.
Informer 3838 royal commission hears murdered lawyer was also police informer
The royal commission into the use of police informants reveals that at least three other lawyers were approached by Victoria Police to work with them, including one who has since been murdered.
Blame Chadha
With the President on the brink of declaring a national emergency, let us briefly review how we got here. In the National Emergencies Act of 1976, Congress provided that such a declaration could be rendered null and void by a joint resolution of Congress. Subsequently, the statute was amended to say that such a resolution must be signed by the President or enacted after a congressional override. That makes a BIG difference. If the original standard were in place, there is a good chance that the President would not be doing this now and, if he did, would be repudiated by Congress. Wh... more »
Offshore Wind Costs–Facts v Propaganda
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2017/10/06/gwpf-lodges-asa-complaint-over-false-claims-in-offshore-wind-campaign/ How often do we hear claims that the cost of offshore wind has halved? I often see it argued in comment threads in the Telegraph and elsewhere, and it is hardly surprising given the barrage of misinformation fed to the…
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 13-Feb-2019
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Global 1,000,000 sq km Higher Than 2018 – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 44 – 2019
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Polar bears walking the streets on Novaya Zemlya are habituated garbage bears, not victims of climate change
Originally posted on polarbearscience: What a bunch of sensationalist claptrap about the polar bears on Novaya Zemlya but I guess it sells papers and raises donations (WWF and PBI, I mean you).1 Seriously, if the bears were coming for us, people in Belushaya Guba would have died already, probably EATEN. These particular bears know there…
Excuse Me
Once upon a time there lived a blue world full of nattering apelings. They spent their time shrieking at screens and turning trees into black smoke and turning whales into coins and digging holes in the planet and figuring out how to kill millions of […]
Jussie Smollett, the "Gay Tupac" Lied
BREAKING:Police raided the home of two persons of interest in Jussie Smollett case last night. Both men are of Nigerian decent and have appeared as extras on the show. Police took bleach, shoes... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Nightmare: Man’s Car Stolen While He’s Asleep in Back Seat
Police initially believed the man asleep in the back of the car to be the thief.
Report: Facebook, FTC Discussing ‘Multibillion Dollar’ Fine
At issue is whether Facebook is in violation of a 2011 agreement with the FTC promising to protect user privacy.
Fluminense Edges Past Flamengo 1-0 in Taça Guanabara Semis
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Thursday, February 14th, Fluminense defeated rivals Flamengo 1-0 with a dramatic goal in the game’s closing minutes to secure its place in the Taça Guanabara finals. Last night’s semi-final match had been originally scheduled for last Saturday (February 9th), but was postponed after Friday’s […] The post Fluminense Edges Past Flamengo 1-0 in Taça Guanabara Semis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Yemen: US "Accidentally" Arming Al Qaeda (Again)
*February 15, 2019 *(Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - US weapons are once again falling into the hands of militants fighting in one of Washington's many proxy wars - this time in Yemen - the militants being fighters of local Al Qaeda affiliates. CNN in its article, "Sold to an ally, lost to an enemy," would admit: *Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners have transferred American-made weapons to al Qaeda-linked fighters, hardline Salafi militias, and other factions waging war in Yemen, in violation of their agreements with the United States, a CNN investigation has found.* The article als... more »
A Visit To The Korean Demilitarized Zone
*Andrew Salman, Asia Times:* *A rare visit to the Korean Demilitarized Zone* Despite the inter-Korean thaw of 2018 and the upcoming Kim-Trump summit, there has been no change for sentries posted by the DMZ “All normal. Situation remains the same.” It is frigid on this February day on the exposed heights of Observation Post Kumgang. A wind blasts across the Northern Pacific from Siberia, but it is cold for another reason: Despite the inter-Korean thaws of 2018, for the men on the ground, the Cold War on this front line is chilly as ever. “Our daily tasks remain exactly the same,” s... more »
Tsebel: the Broken Water that Delivers Us
We never really heal, we just get better over time. Even then, the mending process is arduous—pain is the cost of doing the busyness of life. I write this in light of a private message I received this morning after I posted a video that I produced while I was homeless in Fort Colllins, Colorado. The gratitude and heart-felt appreciation that I received from a stranger whom I will never meet was like a violin… The post Tsebel: the Broken Water that Delivers Us appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
North Korea's Culture Is Changing
*SCMP/AP*:* Harry Potter, Bollywood, hot pants and K-pop: in North Korea, Kim Jong-un’s cultural revolution gathers speed* * North Korea has long dismissed Western pop culture as bourgeois and corrupt, but lately it has adopted a more relaxed attitude * Kim-approved changes include grittier TV shows, pop music and even a factory making fancy footwear Dancers in hot pants. Factories pumping out Air Jordan lookalikes. TV dramas that are actually fun to watch. North Korean pop culture, long dismissed by critics as a kitschy throwback to the dark days of Stalinism, is getting a major ... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 14, 2019
*Leo Shane III and Joe Gould, Military Times*: *Should US troops be involved in the Yemen civil war?* WASHINGTON — House lawmakers approved a measure to block all U.S. forces and equipment from involvement in the ongoing civil war in Yemen, in an effort to stop American forces from assisting Saudi Arabia in the hostilities there. The 248-177 vote could soon spur the first veto of President Donald Trump’s administration, since White House officials have already criticized the resolution as an attack on the executive branch’s war powers. Eighteen House Republicans backed the plan, ... more »
Feb. 14:We never got smart enough.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/haiti-quebec-canada-stranded-1.5019136 Haiti, after years of American-approved dictators, established a democracy. But it didn't last long. The U.S. invaded, setting up a new dictatorship. (Canada, as usual, helped the U.S. along by sending 'peacekeepers' to make it all look respectable.) American and Canadian capitalists see Latin America as simply a place of cheap, cheap labour, cheap resources, very limited education, and virtually no social services. And they intend to keep it that way. Are power to delude ourselves surpasses understandin... more »
Terror Group-supporting Congressman Attacks John Birch Society
[image: terror-group-supporting-congressman-attacks-john-birch-society] A liberal Republican congressman infamous for his close ties to a Soviet-backed terrorist group took a swipe at “elements” of the constitutionalist John Birch Society.
Proposed Minnesota Bill Would Cover First Two Years at Any State School
Minnesota student leaders and state legislators have recently proposed a bill that would cover the tuition, fees and textbook costs free for the first two years at state public colleges and universities. Sen. Kari Dziedzic, D-Minneapolis, author of the bill and its supporters have said the legislation is meant to begin a conversation about access […]
World News Briefs -- February 14, 2019 Evening Edition)
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands as they meet in Warsaw, Poland, February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel *Reuters:* *Pence, at summit, lashes out at Europeans over Iran* WARSAW (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence accused European powers on Thursday of undermining Washington’s crack down on Iran by trying to break U.S. sanctions against Tehran, in remarks that were likely to further strain transatlantic relations. Pence spoke at a Middle East peace conference in Warsaw attended by 60 countries, notably including both ... more »
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Another Realm”
Kevin Kern, “Another Realm” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a2JtNQublQ
US Fed Officials Shake Off Economic Worries
We have been hearing of potential doom and gloom scenario's for some time now in the media, not least from ourselves. The post US Fed Officials Shake Off Economic Worries appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Bright spiral galaxy NGC 3169 appears to be unraveling in this cosmic scene, played out some 70 million light-years away just below bright star Regulus toward the faint constellation Sextans. Its beautiful spiral arms are distorted into sweeping tidal tails as NGC 3169 (left) and neighboring NGC 3166 interact gravitationally, a common fate even for bright galaxies in the local universe. In fact, drawn out stellar arcs and plumes, indications of gravitational interactions, seem rampant in the deep and colorful galaxy group photo. *Click image for larger size.* The picture spans 20 ar... more »
The Poet: Galway Kinnell, "Another Night in the Ruins"
*"Another Night in the Ruins"* "How many nights must it take one such as me to learn that we aren't, after all, made from that bird that flies out of its ashes, that for us as we go up in flames, our one work is to open ourselves, to *be* the flames?" ~ Galway Kinnell
Free Download: John Steinbeck, "The Grapes of Wrath"
"The Grapes of Wrath" (Excerpts) by John Steinbeck "They breathe profits; they eat the interest on money. If they don't get it, they die the way you die without air, without side-meat." [referring to the banks- CP] "The bank is something more than men, I tell you. It's the monster. Men made it, but they can't control it." "It ain't that big. The whole United States ain't that big. It ain't that big. It ain't big enough. There ain't room enough for you an' me, for your kind an' my kind, for rich and poor together all in one country, for thieves and honest men. For hunger and fat." ... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/14/19"
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Territorians' gardening habits could be to blame for nation-topping water use
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Northern Territory households guzzle the most water out of anywhere in Australia — and Top Enders' love of gardening could be to blame.
Progressives have Corrupted the Science of Abortion like they have with the Climate. Finally, the Public is Getting to Hear Both Sides
The Real Science Deniers Women can feel the baby kicking in their womb, and Progressives will tell them that it isn’t a life. If they can do that, they can certainly lie about the climate. Lying about the climate and lying about abortion have the same result, more votes for Progressives. The truth is their … Continue reading "Progressives have Corrupted the Science of Abortion like they have with the Climate. Finally, the Public is Getting to Hear Both Sides"
This is “Catastrophically Fast” Climate Change to Bill Nye
The Current Level is the same level as 1987 2 Months Ago the level was the same as 1983 Temperatures are collapsing due to La Nina, not CO2 Temperatures spiked due to El Nino, not CO2 High Temperatures and heat waves have been FALLING. (Source) The RATE of climate change has been MUCH HIGHER in … Continue reading "This is “Catastrophically Fast” Climate Change to Bill Nye"
Hate Hoax – Breaking Reports: Actor Jussie Smollett Staged Hate Crime….
Oh dear, once again a high-profile hate crime claim is exposed as a hoax. Multiple sources have told ABC7 Eyewitness News in Chicago that police are investigating actor Jussie Smollett and two men who staged the attack; allegedly because Smollett … Continue reading →
Amazon Cancels Plans to Build Headquarters in New York City….
Amazon announced today it was canceling a plan to build new East Coast headquarters building in New York City. [The planned building in Virginia will go ahead.] The company said it would not look for a new location to replace … Continue reading →
Why Are The Political Establishment's Gatekeepers Ignoring Marianne Williamson
The *Nightline* video clip above ran Monday night. It's a decent introduction to a presidential candidate for ABC News viewers. It's weird that the Democratic Party gatekeepers at MSNBC refuse to recognize Marianne Williamson as a "real" candidate. Tuesday night Rachel Maddow-- who should stick to Russian conspiracy theories (which she doers better than *anyone*) and leave electoral politics to people who know *something* that doesn't come from candidates' press releases and briefing books-- had Cory Booker on for an interview. It wasn't as embarrassingly slobbering as the one she... more »
Did a Government Shutdown in Australia Result in All Members of Parliament Getting Fired?
It's difficult to boil down one of the most turbulent periods in Australian's political history into a meme.
Make El Chapo Pay for a Border Wall? Don’t Count on It
Some Americans have floated an idea they see as poetic justice: Why not take some of the Mexican drug lord's billions in ill-gotten gains and make him pay for a border wall?
"One Step Closer to Ruin"
*"One Step Closer to Ruin"* by Brian Maher "Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.” - Herbert Hoover "Today we pause to acknowledge a sad mile marker... another waypoint on the road to the poorhouse…This week - for the first time in its 244 years - total United States debt exceeds $22 trillion. The last $2 trillion has piled on since Mr. Trump donned the imperial purple. The United States required 205 years to ring up its first $1 trillion debt - but only 11 months for its 22nd. That is, what was previously the work of two centuries… is now the work of 11 ... more »
Former Ipswich City Council CEO who took bribes sentenced to five years in jail
Former Ipswich City Council CEO Carl Wulff is sentenced to five years in prison after accepting bribes worth more than $240,000.
Trump's Valentine's gift is a national emergency over the border wall
As far as Thursdays go in Washington, February 14 is nothing to sneeze at. Donald Trump's set to avert a government shutdown and declare a national emergency, which could be a precedent-setting moment in US politics, writes Zoe Daniel.
'Rude shock' for retailers caught up in Hayne's car dealer crackdown
The banking royal commission's proposed crackdown on dealers signing customers up for car loans could also hit the 'interest-free' deals retailers use to get shoppers over the line for big purchases, from whitegoods to electronics.
Judge invited to tour outback prison he called 'appalling' when sentencing attempted child rapist
A judge who considered the "appalling" conditions at an outback jail when sentencing an attempted child rapist has been invited to tour the facility with the Territory's Corrections Commissioner.
'The genie is out of the bottle': Magistrate rejects suppression bid for alleged Mokbel attacker
A judge rejects a defence lawyer's request for a suppression order on the identity of a 21-year-old man charged with the attempted prison murder of underworld figure Tony Mokbel.
Domain takes a $178m hit on tumbling property market as new listings dry up
Domain's tough start as a separately listed company has seen it take a big write-down in value from the effects of falling house prices and fewer properties being listed for sale on the market.
Judge's jail warning leads teacher's aide to drop child grooming conviction appeal
A Hunter Valley woman given a suspended jail term for grooming a boy for sex while she was a teachers aide withdraws her appeal after a judge warns she got off lightly.
Michael Cranston not guilty of misusing ATO position to benefit son
Former ATO deputy commissioner Michael Cranston fights back tears in a district court dock as a jury finds him not guilty of using his senior position to help his son deal with a $40 million tax bill.
The 'risky' tactics behind Morrison's Christmas Island gamble
The Morrison Government is attempting to turn Labor's support for the medevac legislation into a mini "Tampa" crisis, while stalling the push for another royal commission, writes Michelle Grattan.
Mother's plea for change after son killed on notorious gravel track to Wolfe Creek
Bradley Challis was 22 years old when his van rolled over on a stretch of outback road, killing him. His mother wants travellers to be more aware of the dangers.
Senior pastor's 'sinister crime' allegedly involved rape, threats, 'prayers of deliverance'
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A senior Canberra pastor exploited his position to force members into sex acts and told his victims they would be cursed and their family members would die if they didn't obey him, police say.
Meat contaminated with potentially 'catastrophic' foot-and-mouth disease seized at airports
A disease that could potentially wipe out Australia's multi-billion-dollar livestock industry has been detected at Australian airports.
Disorders of penis development are on the rise and we're not sure why
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They're among the most common birth defects, with one affecting one in every 115 boys born in Australia — and rates are on the rise. A new paper sheds light on why this may be, write Mark Green and Andrew Pask.
President Trump Will Declare A Border Emergency
*Daily Mail:* *White House says Trump will sign spending bill to avoid shutdown but will declare border emergency TOO – as Pelosi warns GOP a future Democratic president could use the same tactic to impose gun control* * President's approval is required to avoid another government shutdown * Trump said he was 'not happy' with the compromise * The White House said Thursday Trump 'will sign the government funding bill' * But at the same time he will declare a national emergency to build the wall * The move would almost certainly draw a legal challenge from activists * Pelosi didn't r... more »
Scientific Censorship
Censorship of inconvenient scientific facts has a long pedigree back to the 16th Century of our era when Galileo and Bruno were targeted by the Roman Church concerning celestial mechanics. Galileo survived but Bruno was burnt on the stake. The … Continue reading →
US continuing interference in Syria’s domestic affairs, says Rouhani
Russian President Putin held a joint press conference with his Turkish and Iranian counterparts Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hassan Rouhani after trilateral discussions on the Syrian settlement in Sochi on Thursday. Putin said that the presidents agreed to continue the Astana format talks, and also “agreed to work together to promote the early launch of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Statisticians Link Glyphosate To Greater Chance Of NHL Cancer In Meta-Analysis
Exposure to glyphosate — at 45 years of age the world’s most widely used, broad-spectrum herbicide and the primary ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup — increases the risk of some cancers by more than 40 percent, according to a meta-analysis published in the online journal Mutation Research/Reviews in Mutation Research, an imprint of publishing giant Elsevier. read more
Kids Running Lemonade Stands Understand The U-Shaped Curve Isn't Real, Why Don't Environmentalists?
Friends of the Earth, the kooky offshoot of Sierra Club that hates science even more, is dumping its advertising budget into a claim it commissioned from a Maharishi Institute scholar who runs what is apparently an uncredentialed lab claiming they were able to detect a weedkiller in common food. And journalists have repeated it everywhere. Any scientist could have told them that and saved their money. read more
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May Suffers Another Commons Defeat Over Brexit
*BBC:* *Brexit: Theresa May suffers fresh Commons defeat* Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered another Commons defeat after MPs voted down her approach to Brexit talks. MPs voted by 303 to 258 - a majority of 45 - against a motion endorsing the government's negotiating strategy. The defeat has no legal force and Downing Street said it would not change the PM's approach to talks with the EU. But Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn urged Mrs May to "admit her Brexit strategy has failed" and to come forward with a plan Parliament would support. *Read more *.... *Update #1: *More Brexit... more »
Michelle Obama makes surprise visit to Gila River Indian Community students
Michelle Obama surprised students of the Gila River Indian Community on Tuesday. The former first lady joined Gila River Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis, who already was meeting with the students at the Huhugam Heritage Center on the reservation. The select handful of students was sitting around a table when the governor grinned and appeared shocked as Obama entered the room. Obama was in Phoenix for a stop on her book tour. She met with the students to hear their stories about life on the Gila River Reservation south of Phoenix. In response, the students began speaking one by one about t... more »
Seabirds Oiled By Natural Seep Along California Coast Flood Los Angeles Center
Since the beginning of 2019, more than 50 oiled seabirds coated in natural seep have been found stranded on beaches up and down the coast of Central and Southern California. The rescued birds are being washed and rehabilitated at our Los Angeles wildlife center. They include mainly Western Grebes, Clark’s Grebes, Red-throated Loons, and Surf […]
Is Russia And Belarus Discussing Unification?
Friends: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus's leader Alexander Lukashenko ride up in a ski chair lift at the Gazprom Mountain Resort in Sochi today *Daily Mail:* *It's a slippery slope for Belarus: Putin goes skiing with leader of ex-Soviet nation as Russia aims to 'integrate' the two countries* * Putin and Alexander Lukashenko headed down the slopes in Krasnaya Polyana near Sochi on the Black Sea * Russian leader, 66, stood out from the crowd in a bright red ski jacket along with goggles and white gloves * It is the latest in a long line of stunts including hockey and r... more »
FOX: TRUMP IS FIGHTING THE REAL ENEMY
Media Matters has a supercut of Fox hosts conceding that President Trump's fight for the wall is primarily about reelection: Fox contributor Dan Bongino explicitly said that Trump’s insistence on building a wall is about giving him a "political victory,” stating, "This is not about immigration. I think everybody at this table knows this.” *Fox & Friends* co-host Steve Doocy claimed Trump needs a wall "because he needs to start running for re-election." Fox’s Tomi Lahren argued, “When President Trump listens to his instincts on this, he is right, which is why he won the election in... more »
Q&A: What of the Carbon Neutral Countries?
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PARAMARIBO, Feb 14 (IPS) - IPS Correspondent Desmond Brown interviews DR. ARMSTRONG ALEXIS, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative for Suriname. As High Forest Cover and Low Deforestation (HFLD) nations meet in Suriname at a major conference, it is obvious that the decision made by these countries to preserve their forests has been a difficult but good one. Read the full story, “Q&A: What of the Carbon Neutral Countries?”, on globalissues.org →
Papa John’s, Purdue Global Partner to Provide Free Tuition For Corporate Employees
American restaurant franchise Papa John’s Pizza has announced it has partnered with Purdue University Global to provide free tuition for 20,000 of Papa John’s corporate employees. Under the partnership, Papa John’s corporate employees can enroll in any of Purdue Global’s online associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at no cost to them. Some of the […]
Newly Appointed Lindenwood University Interim President Doesn’t Have a College Degree
In a recent interview with Lindenwood University’s student newspaper, Lindenlink, newly appointed interim president Arthur Johnson said he decided not to enroll in college and instead work at his father’s advertising agency. Johnson began working at his father’s business, KSJ Advertising in 1973 and then worked for AAA Motor Club, one of KSJ’s clients. Johnson […]
ACE Study: Racial Equity Gaps Still Plague Higher Ed
In a matter of seconds, University of Maryland higher education professor Dr. Sharon L. Fries-Britt picked off one of the biggest elephants in the room and extended a data-heavy conversation from the head to the heart.
Inside the NYPD’s Out-of-Control DNA Collection Practices
The NY Daily News reported, "DNA has unparalleled power to wrongly accuse. Genetic testing can now reveal a profile based on a few cells, and we shed hundreds of thousands of cells a day. Your DNA can show up in places you’ve never been."
Interview With Writer Barry Eisler On Political Thriller, ‘Killer Collective,’ And More
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome author Barry Eisler to the show. He spent three years in a covert position with the CIA’s Directorate of Operations, and he has written several best-selling espionage novels. His most recent book is The Killer Collective. During the show, Eisler talks about developing The post Interview With Writer Barry Eisler On Political Thriller, ‘Killer Collective,’ And More appeared first on Shadowproof.
Cuba Accuses The U.S. Of Deploying Special Forces Closer To Venezuela
General view of opposition supporters taking part in a rally to commemorate the Day of the Youth and to protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Adriana Loureiro *Reuters*: *Cuba says U.S. moving special forces, preparing Venezuelan intervention* HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba said on Thursday the United States was moving special forces closer to Venezuela as part of a covert plan to intervene in the chaotic South American country using the pretext of a humanitarian crisis. A “Declaration of the Revolutionary Gov... more »
Oklahoma May Be Next State to Enact “Constitutional Carry” Law
[image: oklahoma-may-be-next-state-to-enact-constitutional-carry-law] Oklahoma is likely to become the next state to enact a “constitutional carry” law after it was approved by the state’s House on Wednesday on a 70-30 vote.
Missouri Introduces Pro-life Parental-notification Abortion Legislation
[image: missouri-introduces-pro-life-parental-notification-abortion-legislation] Lawmakers in Missouri have introduced a new pro-life measure that would require both parents to be notified before a minor obtains an abortion.
Medical cannabis sales in Maine drop for second year in a row
Medical marijuana sales declined in Maine for the second straight year, a decrease that some dispensary owners blame on unfair competition both from the black market and patients growing their own product. According to the Portland Press Herald, tax data shows the state’s eight licensed dispensaries brought in $23.5 million in sales in 2018, down […] Medical cannabis sales in Maine drop for second year in a row is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Congress urged to allow legal marijuana businesses access to bank services
Bank officials and others urged Congress on Wednesday to fully open the doors of the U.S. banking system to the state-legal marijuana industry, a change supporters say would reduce the risk of crime and resolve a litany of challenges for cannabis companies, from paying taxes to getting a loan. California Treasurer Fiona Ma, whose state […] Congress urged to allow legal marijuana businesses access to bank services is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Senate confirms William Barr as U.S. attorney general
The U.S. Senate voted 54-45 on Thursday to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, William Barr, installing a Justice Department veteran as the nation’s top law enforcement official. During his confirmation hearings, Barr – who previously served as attorney general from 1991-1993 and was known for his tough approach to drug offenders – […] Senate confirms William Barr as U.S. attorney general is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Marijuana Business Daily appoints Burns new editor in chief
Marijuana Business Daily has appointed Howard Burns, a longtime top editor in business-to-business journalism, as its editor in chief. The position is new for the company. Burns will oversee the entire editorial operation, including the MJBizDaily website as well as MJBizDaily International, Hemp Industry Daily, Marijuana Business Magazine and the company’s Factbooks and industry reports. He reports to […] Marijuana Business Daily appoints Burns new editor in chief is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Justice; Investigation finds no evidence of ‘racist or offensive statements’ in Mall incident
A report released Wednesday about an encounter between Kentucky high school students and Native American activists at the Lincoln Memorial found “no evidence” that the students made “offensive or racist statements,” either in response to the Black Hebrew Israelites who shouted slurs at them or to a drum-beating Native American. (Source) Covington high school students … Continue reading "Justice; Investigation finds no evidence of ‘racist or offensive statements’ in Mall incident"
CNN: Common weed killer glyphosate increases cancer risk by 41%, study says
A new analysis from researchers from the University of Washington has found what many have been saying for years: glyphosate raises the cancer risk of those exposed to it by 41%. The team evaluated existing studies into the chemical and concluded that it significantly increases the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a cancer of the immune […] The post CNN: Common weed killer glyphosate increases cancer risk by 41%, study says appeared first on Health Nut News.
Former Vice President Joe Biden Is Getting Ready To Enter The 2020 Presidential Race
*The Hill:* *Exclusive: Biden almost certain to enter 2020 race* Former Vice President Joe Biden is almost certain to enter the 2020 presidential race, according to sources familiar with his plans. “It’s pretty clear he’s jumping in,” said one source with direct knowledge of the would-be campaign’s moves, adding that Biden is “95 percent there.” In recent days, Biden has sought to build support from grass-roots activists and is specifically asking donors for their help in the lead-up to an announcement, according to sources. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* He was very clear two y... more »
Aprueba UE aplicación de tratado de libre comercio con Singapur
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
14-Feb-2019 El Parlamento Europeo dio luz verde a la aplicación del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) con Singapur, como uno de los esfuerzos para fortalecer los nexos con los mercados asiáticos que poseen alto ritmo de crecimiento.
Corea del Sur impulsará firma de TLC con Reino Unido tras el Brexit
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
14-Feb-2019 Corea del Sur impulsará la firma de un tratado de libre comercio (TLC) con Reino Unido, ante su inminente salida de la Unión Europea (UE) este 29 de marzo, informaron hoy fuentes oficiales.
Anti-corporate mentality drove Amazon away
Start spreading the news; he’s not coming today. He doesn’t want to be a part of it -- New York, New York. He doesn’t have to make it there; he’s made it everywhere else. The post Anti-corporate mentality drove Amazon away appeared first on CFACT.
Suicide car bomb kills more than 44 Indians in Kashmir
The deadliest attack in two decades in the disputed territory strikes a convoy of police vehicles about 20 kilometres from the capital, Srinigar, killing dozens of Indian soldiers.
Meat contaminated with potentially 'catastrophic' foot-and-mouth disease seized at airports
A disease that could potentially wipe out Australia's multi-billion-dollar livestock industry has been detected at Australian airports.
Two cultures unite for a vision of the world if we reach the 'point of no return'
Indigenous Australian and Indian performers unite for a unique dance theatre production exploring what would happen to their sacred lands if climate change reaches the point of no return.
Wall St dips on weak retail spending; Airbus climbs after canning A380
A surprise slump in US pre-Christmas retail sales renews fears the world's biggest economy is joining a worsening global economic slowdown and sinks Wall Street.
Meet the furry, blue, Dutch Brexit monster here to talk business
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To motivate businesses to consider Brexit's economic impacts on the Netherlands, the Dutch are using a novel ploy.
Nearly 1,000 Madagascans killed by measles since October, the WHO says
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The island nation, which has Africa's highest child malnutrition rate, is carrying out an emergency response to its latest measles outbreak, which has killed at least 922 children and young adults.
Flood-affected families 'dragging dead roos and cows' offered support for children
Children in western Queensland are offered support as their parents begin to cope with the shock of losing cattle following widespread flooding in north Queensland.
Soldier charged over alleged rape of 16yo in army barracks
The 24-year-old soldier is accused of raping the 16-year-old who police say was smuggled past security at Brisbane's Gallipoli Barracks in the boot of a car.
Ex-FBI official confirms meetings held to discuss Trump's removal under 25th Amendment
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Andrew McCabe becomes the first public official involved to publicly confirm the US Department of Justice held meetings to discuss the option of removing Donald Trump in the days after the President fired FBI director James Comey.
Trump to declare national emergency, Democrats bemoan 'gross abuse of power'
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Donald Trump will declare a national emergency on the US-Mexico border, the White House confirms, while also signing a compromised deal for government funding that is well short of his initial demands.
The drug cook, the boss, the driver: the men who could walk free over the Informer 3838 scandal
Some of the country's most feared gangland criminals eye freedom over revelations their court cases were jeopardised by the involvement of Informer 3838, also known as Lawyer X
Smart Move – Andrew McCabe Launches Proactive, Planned, Lawfare Media Blitz…
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe launches a pre-planned proactive media blitz timed to coincide with DOJ receiving a new Attorney General. Say what you will about the duplicitous, lying, corrupt and conniving weasels – but they know how to … Continue reading →
Antyufeyev created and headed the Ministry of State Security, Transnistria
Vladimir Antyufeyev (Russian: Владимир Антюфéев), also known under the assumed name Vadim Shevtsov, was born on 19 February 1951 in Novosibirsk (Russian SSR). In 1974 he graduated from a police academy in Minsk (Bielorussian SSR). In 1990-1991 he served as the commander of the Soviet OMON, a riot police and gendarmerie-like military force. He was one of the organizers of the attempt to overthrow the Latvian government in 1991. For this action the Latvian government accused Antyufeyev of "crimes against the state" in August 1991. He claims to have fled to Moscow two hours ... more »
Project Blue Book - Episode 6 - Green Fireballs
Although the episode had the underpinnings of the Green Fireballs, the lights displayed on the screen bore little resemblance to the real thing. The TV lights acted more like the Foo Fighters and other displays of nocturnal lights. This was probably intension on the part of the series creators. Some believed the Green Fireballs were actually meteors. There is a thread developing in the show that began with the Fuller (Gorman) dogfight, in which he was chased or chased an object that was more fuzzy light than structured craft. The Lubbock Lights episode kept that alive while the Fl... more »
Senate OKs Border Deal; Trump Will Sign, Declare Emergency
The Senate resoundingly approved a border security compromise that ignores most of President Donald Trump's demands for building a wall with Mexico but would prevent a new government shutdown.
Trump Gains Weight, Now Considered Obese
President Donald Trump has put on some pounds and is now officially considered obese.
Can You Get Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Sitting in a Snowed-In Car?
Be sure to clear the exhaust pipe before running your car after a snowstorm.
McConnell Says Trump to Sign Border Deal, Declare Emergency
The emergency declaration will inject the likelihood of fresh conflict between Congress and Trump over his efforts to build barriers along the boundary with Mexico.
Avenatti Says He Has New Video Evidence Against R. Kelly
Attorney Michael Avenatti says he has new video evidence of singer R. Kelly having sex with an underage girl.
Was Mickey Mouse Modeled After a Racist Caricature Named ‘Jigbaboo?’
Mickey Mouse may have a connection to minstrel shows, but he wasn't based on a racist "Jigaboo" character.
What’s Natural? Changing Sea Levels – Part 1
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / February 13, 2019 web version of column article published in Pacifica Tribune February 13, 2019 by Jim Steele Local sea levels appear to rise when ocean volumes increase, but also when the land sinks. Scientists increasingly warn that coastal cities are sinking much faster than ocean […]
Japanese contemporary artist and L.S. Lowry: A new light and different cultural perspectives
Japanese contemporary artist and L.S. Lowry: A new light and different cultural perspectives Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sawako Utsumi hails from northern Japan and she is a contemporary Japanese artist, who equally adores art from the distant past. True to the nature of Utsumi, her art focuses on the rich traditions of old […]
"Bait and switch" prices are still going strong
It looks like companies are getting sneaky with high-tech shopping apps, using them to bait you into visiting their stores or Web sites, then switching prices on you. This and other tactics have been used online for well over a decade, as this 2005 report shows. Now Target appears to be doing something similar. In a two-month investigation, that began with a concern from a viewer, KARE 11 found Target’s app changes its prices on certain items depending on if you are inside or outside of the store. For instance, Target’s app price for a particular Samsung 55-inch Smart TV was $49... more »
Wild Free and Happy Sample 09
[Note: This is the ninth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, Wild, Free, & Happy. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 199 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *The Dance of Hominin Evolution* Experts have endless lively disputes about many aspects of hominin evolution. There were many predecessors to *Homo sapiens*, but an accurate line... more »
Valentine's Day Post 2019
*Valentine's Day Unicorn* It's Valentine's Day and time for some schmaltz. All year long I avoid schmaltz and cheesiness like the plague...but on February 14th I revel in it. The above photo I took a few minutes ago here in my office. It's of a half-finished wood carving of a unicorn I'm working on. I put some temporary beads in his eyes for the photo shoot. When finished he's supposed to have "sapphire" eyes. This year, I've chosen some personal favourites for my Valentine's Day romantic music. The first song was a hit in 1977, the year I met my husband. It's from the cla... more »
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The Sputtering British Coup Against Trump
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The Sputtering British Coup Against Trump Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The Sputtering British Coup Against Trump Over the past 48 hours, there are increasing signs that the British coup against Trump is sputtering toward collapse. The Senate Intelligence Committee has stated there was no Russian collusion. Bill Binney and others have provided new irrefutable proofs throwing the central premise of this atrocity into question: that the Russians hacked the DNC. Yes, it is true that deranged Democrats continue to attack the Presidency, but they have... more »
Showtime: Could Iran Really Sink a Navy Aircraft Carrier?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Is that possible? *Iran is currently incapable of sinking a U.S. Navy carrier, but that is not an advantage the Pentagon can count on enjoying forever.* The United States and Iran have been on bad terms—occasionally spilling into open hostility—since the Iranian Revolution of 1979. One instrument of American policy and prestige in the Middle East region are the aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy. The Iranian government is well known to despise these offshore platforms of American power, and that leads us to this question: if the two sides came to bl... more »
Report Shows High School Counselor More Informed On Community Colleges Than For-Profit Institutions, Transfer Requirements
According to results from recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) research, high school counselors on average feel prepared to advise students about community colleges and believe the community colleges offer relatively simple application and enrollment processes. But, the research report “Community Colleges and Transfer” also determined that several counselors don’t feel as prepared […]
Senate Passes HBCU PARTNERS Act
The U.S. Senate has recently passed the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of results for Students (HBCU PARTNERS) Act. The bipartisan legislation will reinforce partnerships between federal agencies and HBCUs by mandating the federal agencies with relevant grants and programs to embark on annual planning and coordinate […]
She’s Not Just Digging for Digging’s Sake
The “idea of materiality” intrigues Dr. Whitney Battle-Baptiste as do current issues of race, gender and class. As an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Battle-Baptiste combines these interests, describing herself as “a contemporary archaeologist.”
Dallas City Council Votes to Rid College Requirements in Hopes of Increasing Police Staff
The Dallas City Council has recently unanimously voted to no longer require 45 hours of college credit for applicants already certified with the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement in an effort to help fill a short-staffed police department. Applicants will still have to attend and complete the Dallas police academy, but the requirement change will remove multiple […]
Modeling Behavior And Fostering a Sense of Well-Being For First-Generation College Students
First-generation college students are frequently found in the margins of important collegiate experiences. Instead of being strategically ushered to the center, they often disappear, leaving school completely due to unpleasant experiences, unresponsive offices, as well as inattentive and inadequate support systems on- and off-campus. Navigating the terrain of higher education without built-in support systems can be treacherous. Their first-generation status is often used as a barometer of higher education retention, academic progression and graduation rates.
BREAKING: President Trump Will Sign Border Security Bill and McConnell Will Support National Security Declaration…
The White House has announced that President Trump will sign the Pelosi appropriations bill that includes limited funding for border security, and will simultaneously use a National Security Declaration to shift existing funds to build a structural barrier. Senate majority … Continue reading →
Greater Access to Full Spectrum Hemp Oil can Supply CBD Benefits
Full plant hemp sources of CBD (cannabidiol) are about to become more accessible to everyone in the USA. Growing hemp as a cash crop was reinstated legally December 20, 2018, when President Trump signed the 2019 Farm Bill Congress had approved. Reinstating hemp agriculture has ramifications that go beyond the material wonders hemp can create. There are health and medical ramifications that we can all use without legal concerns as well with full spectrum hemp CBD oil that will be more available now.
Mexican Scientist Develops Cure for Human Papilloma Virus
News sources from Mexico are reporting that a researcher from National Polytecnic Institute has developed a cure for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Using photodynamic therapy, Dr. Eva Ramón Gallegos has been able to completely eradicate HPV in 29 patients. She has studied the effects of photodynamic therapy for 20 years, and has reportedly treated 420 patients with the therapy. As a non-invasive procedure, it is said to be an effective method to prevent malignant neoplasm, which is the second leading cause of death among Mexican women. Dr. Gallegos also explained that: "besides e... more »
Trump Is Bringing Back Predatory Lenders To Prey On Poor People
Last cycle payday lenders only handed out $1,302,189 to congressional candidates, mostly to incumbents. And mostly to Republicans ($1,054,081). The biggest players were Harpeth Financial Services, Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Advance Financial, Online Lenders Alliance, Select Management Resources and Moneytree, Inc. Since 1990 Payday lenders have contributed $11,754,614 to men and women running for Congress-- $4,214,274 to Democrats and $7,505,887 to Republicans. Most of the scumbags who took the most sewer money from the payday lenders are now gone from Congress-- Kevin...more »
Newly Released Washington Letter Warns Against Another Convention
[image: newly-released-washington-letter-warns-against-another-convention] A letter written by George Washington was recently made public, and reveals the author's opposition to a second convention of states.
Government by Emergency
By corbettreport Welcome back to #NewWorldNextWeek – the video series from Corbett Report and Media Monarchy that covers some of the most important developments in... more »
Adelaide Fringe ready for launch as ticket sales reveal festival in good shape
This year's festival kicks off with a street party tonight along the River Torrens, with ticket sales already up 25 per cent from the same time in 2018, as theatre and physical circus are among the fastest growing genres.
FFA floundering when it should be celebrating what is good about Australian football
Football Federation Australia should be basking in the glow of the upcoming W-League grand final but instead it is under fire because of its abysmal performance in the Alen Stajcic sacking, writes Richard Hinds.
News quiz: Will you fly above the rest or have to dine and dash?
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This week we introduced you to the face of military romance scams, told you about a very expensive bonsai tree and warned you about a risky travel hack. Will you go the distance in our quiz?
Is it time to cut foreign aid to help our own?
Some posts and memes on social media want foreign aid cut until Australians get back on their feet after natural disasters. But is this too simplistic?
Israeli official accused of shielding alleged paedophile from extradition to Australia
Yaakov Litzman confirms he has been questioned amid suggestions he attempted to obtain false medical papers to help former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer avoid extradition to Australia.
Used condoms, blood on sheets: Inside the 'slum' motels where family violence victims are sent
Women and children fleeing family violence are being sent to filthy and unsafe motels run by so-called "slum landlords" because of a severe emergency accommodation shortage.
'I'd rather have a scalp on my head, but the experience has been incredibly positive'
A researcher in artificial skin technology says she can't remember walking 200 metres with her own scalp in her hand after a lab accident, but says it has given her a unique insight into her work.
'Extraordinarily large' muddy flood plume seeps into Great Barrier Reef
Massive plumes of polluted floodwater spanning the entire coast of north-east Queensland encroaches on the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, sparking a fresh threat to the beleaguered natural wonder.
'You notice the smell': The 'invasive' process of fixing a flooded home
Is it easier to rebuild a house that has been damaged by flooding than by fire? We've asked the experts how flooding can affect different parts of the home.
Koala in same danger as orangutan, WWF warns
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World Wildlife Fund International president calls for urgent action to better protect the nation's forests and koalas.
What happened to our ideas boom? 'Scarred' tech industry licks its wounds
Only three years ago, Australians were promised an "ideas boom". With a federal election on the horizon, Australia's start-up scene is wondering where that goodwill went.
Australia's coal future under threat as more changes hit fossil fuels globally
Big international changes in policy and legislation are hitting the coal sector — but can Australia's industry survive them?
Aboriginal community pleas for support as most Closing the Gap targets not met
Some members of South Australia's Aboriginal community have lost 23 members of their family in the past two years and they are desperate for help in dealing with grief.
Hayne's royal commission misses the chance to professionalise financial planners
Kenneth Hayne's royal commission had the opportunity to genuinely professionalise the financial planning sector, but squibbed it — and it might end up costing you big time, writes Andrew Robertson.
This former Nauru president oversaw the reopening of the detention centre — now he's seeking asylum in Australia
Sprent Dabwido, puts himself at the mercy of the Australian Government as he seeks life-saving medical treatment which he insists his own Government has gone out of its way to deny him.
Millions of gay men will receive a survey today — and it could save someone's life
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Steroid use is on the rise as young men fuelled by social media chase their idea of a perfect body. Now researchers want to know exactly how susceptible gay and bisexual men are.
Does Netflix's Sex Education live up to its name? We asked Dolly Doctor
Millions of viewers have tuned in to this new series about a virgin high-schooler turned accidental sex therapist — but how expert is it?
Instead of funding a bigger jail, the Government wants to 'build communities not prisons'
In an unprecedented move to prevent overcrowding in Canberra's jails, the Government will not expand its prison and instead aim to prevent crime through community programs.
Chinese companies are being booted from the ASX at record pace. What's going on?
With six Chinese companies delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange last year — for everything from failing to lodge accounts to concerns about whether funds were spent as promised — investors are being warned to exercise caution.
Parliament is to blame when things get loopy on this Melbourne train line
If you're visiting Melbourne, you might find yourself a little confused by the City Loop and it's mid-day about-face, despite most locals taking the train line's quirks for granted.
Disorders of penis development are on the rise and we're not sure why
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They're among the most common birth defects, with one affecting one in every 115 boys born in Australia — and rates are on the rise. A new paper sheds light on why this may be, says Mark Green and Andrew Pask.
Debbie Kilroy's friend was murdered in front of her in jail. Now she's freeing other women
Debbie Kilroy turned her time behind bars into a passion for advocating for female prisoners. Now her campaign to free Aboriginal women in prison for unpaid fines has sparked a national conversation about how family violence is putting women behind bars.
What is North Korea doing on the high seas?
Just weeks ahead of the Trump-Kim summit, Japan says North Korea is continuing to evade sanctions by buying mysterious cargo on the open ocean.
'I had nightmares': Girls as young as 10 'abused in prayer sessions'
Two women allege they were repeatedly sexually abused by a male teacher at Stella Maris Primary School in Tasmania during after-hours prayer sessions.
Should Blackmail be Legal?
In his latest column for Bloomberg, “Seven Lessons About Blackmail,” economist Tyler Cowen takes up the issue of blackmail. What motivated it, of course, as he makes clear, is the recent controversy involving Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’s allegation that the National Enquirer has blackmailed him. Although Tyler recognizes that a case needs to be made […] The post Should Blackmail be Legal? appeared first on Econlib.
When the shoe was on the other foot (A suggestion for Chinese trade negotiators)
US trade negotiators complain that China is stealing or borrowing Western inventions without sufficient compensation. How might the Chinese negotiators respond? Here’s my suggestion. The Chinese might want to ask how much China has been compensated for its inventions. How much did the West pay China for the secret to making gunpowder? How much did […] The post When the shoe was on the other foot (A suggestion for Chinese trade negotiators) appeared first on Econlib.
The Route that Leads to Tokyo
During a luncheon with Toronto Mayoral candidate John Tory (since re-elected) a few months ago, the case of Tokyo’s successful public transit was held up as a standard of success. With the Japanese Consul General in attendance at lunch, it was evidently a chance to extend a polite compliment too. If Japan’s private sector was […] The post The Route that Leads to Tokyo appeared first on Econlib.
How Underground Private Schools Are Outperforming Government Schools in Developing Nations
By Andrew Kern In a very limited sense, there is private education in the developed world, but private schools are almost always heavily regulated by... more »
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