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Was ist Überleben? Ein Gedicht von M.N. Hopkins
*Was ist Überleben?* *Liebe und Mut in sich vereint. Der Mensch in seiner Vollkommenheit* *© 2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator and manual proofed by KiBLS:)* *To read the above poem in English, please click on the link below:* *http://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2019/02/what-is-survival-poem-by-mn-hopkins.html*
SMI²LE : les voyages de Timothy Leary
Ethical Technology - 17 hours ago
*Timothy Leary (1920-1996) marqua de son empreinte l’évolution du mouvement progressiste et techno optimiste des années 70 à 90. Cet article fait partie de la série “Histoire du transhumanisme”.*
An Argument for a Marriage Tariff
Find the error. A Wall Street Journal story (“As China Trade Talks Resume, Trump Pushes an Ambitious Agenda,” February 18, 2019) states matter-of-factly: “As trade negotiations with China resume this week, the Trump administration is racing to strike a deal that will result in long-term reforms—and prove that tariffs are an effective battering ram to […] The post An Argument for a Marriage Tariff appeared first on Econlib.
Puerto Rico insect study flawed
“But if I were you, I’d take these claims with a big pinch of salt, especially if they include the words “climate change.” That is because the most dramatic, oft-quoted study that links insect loss with climate change turns out … Continue reading →
"Boltzmann vs foes": precursor to "QM vs anti-quantum zealots"
Yesterday, Ludwig Eduard Boltzmann would have had a chance to celebrate his 175th birthday if he hadn't killed that chance by hanging himself at age of 62, while vacationing with his wife Henriette and daughter Elsa (in Tybein) near Trieste, Northern Italy, Austria-Hungary. The wife and daughter probably had a reason for some anxiety when they found him (the daughter found him first). But Boltzmann's reason powering the suicide were intellectually driven frustrations. And while it's sometimes said that the timing of his suicide was lousy because his ideas were going to win soon af... more »
Important scientific breakthrough
Thank God! At last, there's been an important breakthrough in an area of research that has been baffling academia for at least three years. Quick! Someone tell Anna Hughes and I hope her cold is better. Zebras; stripes; why? No wonder those WW1 battleships weren't bothered by horseflies
"A Simple Trick For Becoming A Calmer Person”
*"A Simple Trick For Becoming A Calmer Person”* by David Cain "In his one of his many excellent columns, Oliver Burkeman offers a counter-intuitive strategy for those who have trouble sleeping: tell yourself it’s not a big deal. You’ll fall asleep when you fall asleep. The point is that telling ourselves we must get to sleep right away - and that grave problems will arise if we don’t - is probably the number one reason we can’t sleep. That doesn’t mean sleep isn’t important, or that sleep problems are never serious, only that the more vehemently we insist we must already be sleepin... more »
The Greatest Tyranny of Our Time
Once you cede to the government the right to inject whatever a group of government officials deems appropriate into your body, where are you? A blatantly corrupt agency led by a pharmaceutical industry insider, Scott Gottlieb, is pretending that the... more »
Food & Drug Administration Threatens to Step in to Federalize Vaccine Uptake
Note: The American FDA is responsible for regulating vaccine production and production safety through the division devoted to Vaccines, Blood and Biologics. From the CDC Website: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)... more »
Hollow words
I’m bewildered. I do wish one of the BBC’s terrier-like inquisitors were also bewildered enough to question the appropriate individuals on my behalf. Simplified to the point of banality, as follows: Of the original magnificent seven Labour Party defectors, only Berger and Gapes cited the Corbers’ / McDonnell leadership’s antisemitism as a ‘red line’; the straw that broke the camel's back. What all seven seemed to have in common was their opposition to Brexit. So how does the notable rise in antisemitism in Europe chime with their position? Of the eight Labour Party defectors (th... more »
Breaking: Syrian Air Force Intelligence chief hospitalized in Lebanon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The head of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence Directorate, Major General Jamil Hassan, has been admitted to a hospital in Lebanon, a source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News this afternoon. According to the source, the Air Force Intelligence chief is seeking treatment for an undisclosed illness in Lebanon. The source […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reinforcements arrive in central Syria after ISIS launches new attacks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) sent reinforcements to the central region of Syria after Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched new attacks in the Badiya Al-Sham. According to a source, the Syrian Army sent reinforcements to the desert area between the ancient city of Palmyra and the large town of Al-Sukhnah in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military nearly ready to use S-300 system: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is nearly ready to use the Russian-manufactured S-300 air defense system, a military source in Damascus told Al-Masdar News on Thursday morning. Speaking to Al-Masdar on the condition of anonymity, the source said that the Syrian military’s air defense units are nearly finished with their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Bangladesh denies citizenship of ISIS teen bride
The Bangladesh ministry of foreign affairs has insisted that Begum is a British citizen by right and had never requested dual citizenship, the Guardian reported. “Bangladesh asserts that Ms Shamima Begum is not a Bangladeshi citizen. She is a British citizen by birth and never applied for dual nationality with Bangladesh … There is no […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Assad is ‘brutal dictator’ but not a threat to America: Tulsi Gabbard
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – During an interview on The View, yesterday, U.S. presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard was grilled by Meghan McCain over her previous meeting with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad. McCain began by thanking Gabbard for her military service, but then quickly turned to her perception of the U.S. presidential hopeful. “When I hear the name […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump wont allow ISIS bride to return to US despite her pleas
Donald Trump said that an Alabama woman who ran away from the United States to become a propagandist for Daesh will be barred from returning to the country despite her plea. “I have instructed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and he fully agrees, not to allow Hoda Muthana back into the country!” Trump tweeted. Trump’s comment came hours after Mike Pompeo insisted that Muthana did not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces mass mobilize along Syrian border as ISIS terrorist attempt to escape
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Iraqi armed forces have mass mobilized along the Syrian border to block Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists that are attempting to evade capture in the Deir Ezzor Governorate. According to a recent statement from the Iraqi Defense Ministry, their military sent reinforcements to the western region of the Al-Anbar Governorate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian hypersonic missiles could reach US in 5 minutes: TASS
Russian military ships and submarines equipped with Tsircon hypersonic missiles will be capable of destroying command centers on the United States territory in five minutes, Retired Counter Admiral Vsevolov Khmyrov told reporters on Thursday. Khmyrov said that after withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, the US will control systems that they may decide […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hungary Prime Minister Attacks Juncker and Soros in Billboard Ad
Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orbán attacked EC President Jean Claude Jucker and George Soros in a billboard ad. The post Hungary Prime Minister Attacks Juncker and Soros in Billboard Ad appeared first on The Duran.
Is Venezuela On The Verge Of Becoming Another Syria?
It should not be considered a coincidence that the situation with Venezuela is being accelerated at the same time as tensions between the US , China and Russia are hitting a crescendo. The post Is Venezuela On The Verge Of Becoming Another Syria? appeared first on The Duran.
Why Autocrats Are Replacing Democrats
High among the reasons Trump was elected was that, for all his flaws and failings, he was seen as a doer, a man who “gets things done.” The post Why Autocrats Are Replacing Democrats appeared first on The Duran.
Carnival 2019 Estimated to Generate Almost R$7 Billion for Brazil
By Nelson Belen, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With less than two weeks to go until one of the biggest spectacles in the world, Brazil’s National Confederation of Commerce, Services, and Tourism (CNC) is estimating that this year’s Carnival will generate some R$6.8 billion for the country and create almost 24,000 jobs. The […] The post Carnival 2019 Estimated to Generate Almost R$7 Billion for Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Missing cattle station worker's ute found abandoned near NT-WA border
Helicopter and foot searches for 29-year-old expectant father Bradley Keeley, whose broken-down Landcruiser ute was found abandoned on a stretch of road near the Territory border, so far yield no results.
US denies citizenship to woman who wants to return home after joining Islamic State in Syria
Just In - 18 hours ago
The US Government says an American woman who defected to Islamic State in Syria cannot return home — and Donald Trump claims it was his personal decision to deny her entry.
Dog on the mend after savage beating caught on CCTV
Just In - 18 hours ago
Besides having heart worm, the five-year-old bull Arab cross is in fairly good health after an attack that saw him punched repeatedly, RSPCA Queensland says.
As she exits stage left, Bishop sends a cutting coded message
In carving her own path to the top of the political game, Julie Bishop has learned to be as bold, confident and skilful as anyone in Parliament — traits all on display in a cutting final speech, writes Annabel Crabb.
High schools not prepared for coming 'tsunami' of children with autism: support group
Advocates are concerned that with primary school enrolments of children with autism growing rapidly, high schools are not adequately prepared to accommodate children with specialist education needs.
Mass fish kill due to 'exceptional climate conditions', Government's interim report finds
The lower Darling River remains in a critical condition and without significant inflows and more fish deaths are expected, says the Government' preliminary report.
The responsibility and privilege of covering the Townsville floods
Just In - 18 hours ago
As people in North Queensland continue to deal with the impact of extreme flooding, broadcasters and news teams explain the challenges they faced reporting on the disaster and keeping the community informed.
Tweet storm erupts over NSW Premier's 'Trump-like response' to journalist
Gladys Berejiklian is being called upon to apologise after being accused of treating a journalist with "contempt" during a terse exchange in Newcastle.
Will Turkey Really Get an Aircraft Carrier Armed with F-35s?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Whether or not Turkey finally gets its hands on the F-35B, Anadolu will become one of the most important ships the Turkish navy has ever operated. The missions she eventually undertakes will depend very much on political decisions in Ankara; how close to remain to the United States, how to manage tensions with Greece, and how to handle Russia. But Anadolu is a useful enough platform that she can make an important contribution to any of these problems. Turkey has decided to join the aircraft carrier club. Within two years, the Turkish Navy will accept... more »
Here’s What It Was Like to Fly a Russian MiG-29 Fighter
*David Axe* *Security, * Russia's MiG-29 first flew in 1977. Forty-two years later it's one of the most numerous warplanes in the world. As of 2018, around 820 MiG-29s and variants were in service, accounting for six percent of all the world's military aircraft. But as far back as 2001, one American F-15E pilot found the twin-engine Russian fighter to be lacking in range and situational awareness. Russia's MiG-29 first flew in 1977. Forty-two years later it's one of the most numerous warplanes in the world. As of 2018, around 820 MiG-29s and variants were in service, accounting ... more »
US Coast Guard Member “Looking To Russia With Hopeful Eyes” Arrested As Domestic Terrorist; Compiled Hit List Of US Congressional Democrats, “Liberal” Media & More
GAO Coast Guard Mar-a-Lago https://miningawareness.wordpress.com/2019/02/06/gao-report-shows-trump-spent-13-6-million-in-tax-dollars-on-four-of-his-many-trips-to-mar-a-lago-plus-396000-for-trump-org-business-trips-by-sons/ Excerpts from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. CHRISTOPHER PAUL HASSON, DefendantCase 8:19-mj-00063-GLS Document 9 Filed … Continue reading →
Saudis Facing Criminal Charges in the U.S. Keep Disappearing; Is the Kingdom Helping Them Escape?
From DemocracyNow.org: “Saudis Facing Criminal Charges in the U.S. Keep Disappearing. Is the Kingdom Helping Them Escape? FEBRUARY 20, 2019 … Continue reading →
Alabama Newspaper Calls On The Klan To Ride Again (February 2019)
“Ku Klux Klan assembles short distance from U.S. Capitol With the American flag as their banner, the Klu [i.e. Ku] … Continue reading →
United States Files False Claims Act Lawsuit in Connection With MOX Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility Contract
Areva is now Orano, which is around 90% French government owned, and 10% Japanese owned. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orano Effectively the United States … Continue reading →
US House Committee Announces Rescheduling of Michael Cohen’s Public Testimony For Next Week
“Committee Announces Rescheduling of Michael Cohen’s Public Testimony Feb 20, 2019 Press Release Washington, D.C. (Feb. 20, 2019) — Today, … Continue reading →
US Congressional Delegation Concludes Visit to NATO Headquarters, European Commission, Belgium & Munich Security Conference
“Pelosi, Congressional Delegation Conclude Visit to NATO Headquarters, European Commission, Belgium & Munich Security Conference Feb 19, 2019 Press Release … Continue reading →
Bill Gates tweeted out a chart and sparked a huge debate about global poverty
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[image: Global poverty from 1820 to 2015] A nice debate that misses the main point. Modernity starts with monetization which then leads to an expanding money supply and then to capital accumulation which then speeds up investment and more and more circulation of currency. The key point is investment however it is encouraged and careful management of the money supply. China has shown us just how fast a subsistence society can modernize. Understand that Communist societies impress a subsistence economy by removing decision making from the people. The point i do want to make is ... more »
The Caviar Con
The irony is that the paddlefish caviar never makes it into the international market. It mostly gets eaten at home.. Obviously with a natural demand like that it might be better to figure out how to commercially optimize it and possibly also use the meat. The agents at least took the fun out of the whole enterprise.. *The Caviar Con * *When caviar-crazed Eastern Europeans flocked to Warsaw, Missouri to poach eggs from a vulnerable species of fish, federal agents went undercover and spent two years to build case against them.* * https://longreads.com/2019/02/12/the-caviar-c... more »
Does Drinking Coffee Affect Your Gut Health? Here’s What The Research Shows
Besides the obvious, that we are all affected differently with coffee, the real take home is to force yourself to experiment, particularly if you are a heavy user. We see here how much it can do, but also it is specific to the individual. I personally gave it all up 25 years ago, but not because i was affected too much by the coffee, but because it was a carrier of way too much sugar. I still slept better afterward so yes there was a direct gain. We all learn terrible beverage habits when we are young. Getting those habits under control is always good sense... . *Does Drinkin... more »
Why You Should Dig Up Your Family’s History — and How to Do It
Sadly what most of us really have is an oral history and that only for a couple of lines out of eight just going back to your great grandparents. Thus i know that one great grand parent was a Carpathian German in now Slovakia while another a Scottish mining engineer out of Scotland. The rest are rumors. Yet there were actually eight altogether. Those rumors included two Scot Canadian farmers out of PEI, an Irish girl and i presume four Germans. Yet my lineage is a robust as can possibly be and the oral history informs that the Slovakian German community goes back to the thirtee... more »
Police officer pleads not guilty after punches at station cells caught on video
Just In - 20 hours ago
A Latrobe Valley police officer who was caught on camera punching a prisoner in the head multiple times will learn next month if he is guilty of assault.
Auckland threatens to axe Lime scooters over braking fault
An apparent braking fault is causing Lime scooters to lock up without notice, prompting Auckland authorities to issue the ride sharing company an ultimatum: shape up or ship out.
Julie Bishop, the ultimate survivor, calls time on a storied career
From China to MH17 to her ill-fated run for the prime ministership, Julie Bishop has outlasted and outperformed most of her contemporaries, all while cutting a quiet but respected figure, writes Philip Williams.
Dollar tumbles as Chinese ports ban Australian coal imports
Australian coal producers suffer another savage hit, with Chinese authorities placing an indefinite ban on imports ahead of a strict new regime of quotas.
'The first thing that came to me was the smell': Commission hears aged care experiences
When Kaye Warrener visited a family member in a nursing home six years ago, the first thing she noticed "was the smell". She is one of the first witnesses to provide personal testimony to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
Why do zebras have stripes? New evidence points to a surprising reason
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Researchers may have finally discovered why zebras have stripes, with new experiments showing that horse flies find it more difficult to land on zebras than they do on uniformly coloured horses.
'I never expected him to kill my baby': mother tells inquest into infant's death
A Tasmanian woman tells an inquest into the death of a two-month-old girl that her ex-husband treated their infant daughter cruelly and she believes he caused her death.
NT Government spruiks offer to underwrite loans for major projects to big four banks
Despite the Territory's recent budget woes, Chief Minister Michael Gunner's Government will offer to act as guarantors for large-scale projects in the Top End to help drive investment in the region during a series of meetings starting on Thursday.
Turns out Donald Trump Jr might have been right about Jussie Smollett all along
Jussie Smollett says he was the victim of a hate crime, but his story has fallen apart. It's an example of how quickly narratives can be weaponised in the era of social media.
Frustration over $42 million hotel proposal unites Adelaide AFL teams
Adelaide's two AFL clubs are used to doing battle on the field, but have become off-field allies in a rift with Adelaide Oval management over a $42 million luxury hotel proposal.
Dead toddler's 'catastrophic' injuries likened to someone falling off a building, court hears
The two-year-old boy, who police suspect was murdered by his mother, died after being brought unconscious to a western Sydney hospital with reported fractures, as well as bruising to his lung and diaphragm.
David Icke slams 'Orwellian totalitarian state' after being banned from entering Australia
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After pushback from community and anti-defamation groups led to his visa being revoked, British conspiracy theorist David Icke says Australians should be "chilled to the bone" by the Government's decision.
EXIT KARL LAGERFELD, RUSSIAN MAN-HATER – SI MONUMENTUM REQUIRIS CIRCUMSPICE DILIGINTER*
By John Helmer, Moscow When Karl Lagerfeld (lead image, centre) died this week, the Financial Times epitaph was that he “helped build up the French fashion house [Chanel] into a business that generated revenues of $9.6bn in 2017. Lagerfeld was unmatched in his output and at one point during the 1990s was designing collections for […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Republicans have been whining for days about Alec Baldwin's dead on accurate portrayal of Crazy Donnie's recent rambling Rose Garden presser or whatever it was. Tough shit. If they didn't want people laughing at them and their president, they shouldn't have chosen to run a joke as their best candidate. Baldwin didn't even need to act, just as *SNL*'s writers didn't even have to write the skit. Making fun of Trump is easy. You just point the camera at him and turn it on. President Crazy Pants has created a new genre of film. Call it Satire Verite. It's Trump as he is, a j... more »
Huge winter storm targets 39 states
A mammoth winter storm affecting every state east of the Mississippi River left a trail of school closures, flight cancellations, power outages, downed branches and travel headaches on Wednesday. While the Central Plains saw the bulk of its snow overnight, cities including Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York and Washington were getting the worst of the storm on ... Read moreHuge winter storm targets 39 states The post Huge winter storm targets 39 states appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Meet the 'New' F-21 Fighter: An F-16 On Steroids (With F-22 and F-35 DNA)?
*David Axe* *Security, * Is this the fighter India needs? Lockheed Martin in mid-February 2019 *offered* to sell India a new fighter the company calls the "F-21." Only it doesn't look like a new fighter at all. The F-21 looks like an F-16. In fact, the F-21 is an F-16 that Lockheed has upgraded with new cockpit displays, conformal fuel tanks, a larger airframe spine that can accommodate additional electronics, fittings for towed radar decoys, a new infrared sensor and a refueling probe that's compatible with India's Russian-made aerial tankers. "The F-21 addresses the Indian a... more »
Letter From The Editor: The Winter of Discontent
Opinion Usually, I hold my opinions until the weekend, but this week it dawned on me that we may be experiencing the winter of raw milk’s discontent. I thought it best to speak up immediately. State capitols are hot during the coldest weeks of winter because state lawmakers are introducing bills they hope will get... Continue Reading
Salmonella infant formula illnesses increase; strain related to past outbreak
The case count in a Salmonella outbreak linked to rice milk formula has increased again, with 26 possible infections in France. The French National Public Health Agency (Santé publique France) reported 12 confirmed cases of Salmonella Poona and another 14 under investigation. Luxembourg and Belgium also have one case each linked to the outbreak. Of... Continue Reading
FDA lifts suspension, but Working Cow Homemade isn’t making ice cream
After suspending an ice cream company’s food facility registration in late 2018 during a foodborne illnesses investigation, the FDA is allowing Working Cow Homemade Inc. to reopen, but not as a manufacturer. The company, in St. Petersburg, FL, is now an ice cream warehouse business, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration. ... Continue Reading
Leafy greens, ground beef among top FMI 2019 food safety initiatives
Opinion The FMI Food Safety Program supports the food retail industry in selling safe food to loyal customers every day. FMI has several member committees dedicated to food safety and the technical staff offers expertise, 24/7 crisis support and comprehensive food safety training programs for member companies. Last year, FMI members focused on Listeria prevention, cleaning and... Continue Reading
Howard’s End
Robert Reich - 22 hours ago
America is the only place in the world where any citizen over the age of 35 can run for president.... more »
Holistic ND testifies in favor of mandated vaccines in Washington, brings infant baby during measles “epidemic” and insults Del Bigtree
Note from Erin: According to this holistic doctor, his wife was going to have a baby mid-December. Now it could be some other random baby he’s got or else that baby is not vaccinated- amidst a sea of many hundreds of unvaccinated parents and children who came from all over the Northwest to protest taking […] The post Holistic ND testifies in favor of mandated vaccines in Washington, brings infant baby during measles “epidemic” and insults Del Bigtree appeared first on Health Nut News.
Snapshots from the Road by Bad Bear, Longest Walk 2019, Outside Sacramento Today
Photos by Longwalker, Photojournalist Western Shoshone Carl 'Bad Bear' Sampson Today on Longest Walk 2019 Feb. 20, 2019 Walking to honor Indigenous children, women, sovereignty and more. Longest Walk 2019, 11 Point Plan .https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2019/02/longest-walk-2019-11-point-plan.html?fbclid=
The Daily Brief 2019-02-20
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Palmyra, Syria, Hama, Aleppo, Turkey, Baghouz, ISIS, SDF, US, Russia, Damascus, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, UAE, Assad, Pentagon, Hmeimim, Israel. We have changed our format from posting full articles to our steem readership to a summarized daily brief, as the article by article format […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Grassroots “Day Of Mourning” Sold Out, Spreads To Twenty More Cities And Rising!
PA Pundits - International at Facebook Shuts Russian-Backed Outlet, But What About Al Jazeera, BBC? – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
Friends, we are so excited to share the organic growth of our grassroots “Day of Morning” movement. The movement has been fueled entirely by American citizens distressed by New York’s recent abortion law has turned their disgust to action with a “Day of Mourning” on February 23rd. In just over a week, the movement has […]
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 20th February 2019
TonyfromOz at Facebook Shuts Russian-Backed Outlet, But What About Al Jazeera, BBC? – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours 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 […]
PolitiFact Hates Limbaugh Worse Than Trump, Cries ‘False’ On ‘Climate Denial’
PA Pundits - International at Facebook Shuts Russian-Backed Outlet, But What About Al Jazeera, BBC? – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ Our News Analysis Division has given this fact checker a rating of: Deeply Distorted PolitiFact doesn’t always apply neutral headlines in its “fact checks,” as in this whopper from Monday: Scientists’ response to Rush Limbaugh’s climate denial: ‘utter nonsense’ John Kruzel began his article: Conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh dismissed climate change […]
Climate Change Australia – Glencore is A Mine Of Warmist Hypocrisy
PA Pundits - International at Facebook Shuts Russian-Backed Outlet, But What About Al Jazeera, BBC? – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Andrew Bolt ~ Glencore is another global warming poseur: Australia’s largest coal miner Glencore has succumbed to shareholder pressure to take action to address climate change, and announced it will cap its global coal output. The Swiss-based resources giant said it would freeze coal production at current levels, and instead focus on commodities including […]
China's Social Credit System Is Now Banning Millions From Taking Flights And Trains
About 17.46 million “discredited” people were restricted from buying plane tickets and 5.47 million were restricted from purchasing high-speed train tickets, the report said. Photo: Handout *SCMP:* *China’s social credit system shows its teeth, banning millions from taking flights, trains* * Annual report shows the businesses and individuals added to trustworthiness blacklist as use of the government system accelerates * System aims to pressure citizens to avoid bad behaviour, although human rights advocates argue it does not take into account individual circumstances Millions of ... more »
I can’t say why, mais j’aime cette jeune fille
A shark, A girl, some time. Oh, and I'm tired of roles and SPAM. Continue reading →
Victoria Police senior constable charged with assault over Preston pharmacy arrest
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Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog charges a Victoria Police officer with assault following an investigation into allegations of excessive force during the arrest of a man in Melbourne's north in 2016.
February 21st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #763
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday February 21st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
The Pentagon Chief And U.S. Lawmakers Do Not See 'Eye-To-Eye' On Syria
*NBC:* *Pentagon chief briefing irks lawmakers, draws expletives from Sen. Lindsey Graham* The episode highlighted Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan's increasingly strained relationship with Capitol Hill two months after he replaced Jim Mattis. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan clashed with Sen. Lindsey Graham over the administration’s Syria policy during a briefing last weekend, prompting Graham to unleash a string of expletives and declare himself Shanahan's "adversary," according to two officials in the briefing and three others familiar with the conversatio... more »
Israel Now Has Its Own Bunker Buster Missiles
The "Rocks" system deployed on an F-16 fighter jet. (photo credit: RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS) *Jerusalem Post*: *Israel unveils Rafael's new advanced bunker buster missile, 'Rocks'* *The air-to-surface missile can be fired from a significant standoff range, reducing exposure of the aircraft. * With tensions still high between Israel and Iran a new air-to-surface long-range missile designed to destroy targets deep underground in heavily defended areas has been developed by Israeli defense giant Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Dubbed “Rocks,” the innovative missile is being... more »
China Is Testing Its Wartime Command System
YouTube *Business Insider/SCMP:* *China just finished a month of unannounced drills in the South China Sea to test its wartime command system* * China tested its navy, air force, and missile unit with drills in the South China Sea and western and central Pacific. * The month-long war games included live-fire exercises. * The exercise had no pre-planned scenarios and no advance notice was given in order to simulate wartime conditions. China has conducted a month of drills in the South China Sea and the western and central Pacific involving its navy, air force and missile unit. M... more »
How the CPTPP could widen inequality
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
21-Feb-2019 The ways that the CPTPP could harm developing countries and widen inequality
The CIA Is Using Turkey To Pressure China
For the last few weeks, the Turkish Press has been talking about the fate of the Uyghurs, the Turkish-speaking Muslim population of China. The political parties of the opposition, including the Kemalists, have been outdoing one another to condemn the Han repression of this minority and its religion. This effervescence […] The post The CIA Is Using Turkey To Pressure China appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
'Onslaught of negativity' sees King Island mayor quit, amid claims of acid and chainsaw attacks
The council on a small island in Bass Strait, better known for its golf courses and brie cheese, has descended into chaos, with David Munday walking away from the mayoralty blaming "aggressive members" of the community.
It's an Instagrammers' delight, but why does this Melbourne lake turn pink?
It's a fleeting phenomenon that seems made for social media feeds, but why does the Westgate Park salt lake — nestled in an industrial part of Melbourne — turn this rosy hue?
Bangladesh fire kills 70, injures 50 in capital Dhaka
Just In - 23 hours ago
Firefighters battling a blaze in an older part of Bangladesh's capital are forced to draw water from a nearby mosque, with fears the death toll will rise beyond 70 as the search for survivors continues.
Bishop heads for the door with surprise announcement she's quitting politics
The high-profile Liberal MP had previously said she would run in her Perth seat of Curtin again, but now says she will not be contesting the next election.
Chiropractor stopped from working with children after baby video outrage
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Authorities move to prevent a Melbourne chiropractor from working with children aged under 12 after he posted an online video showing him performing controversial treatments on a two-week-old baby.
Vladimir Putin says he doesn't want a fight with US, but he's ready for one if it comes
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If the United States moves its missiles closer to Russia, Vladimir Putin says he will respond by following suit or deploying faster missiles. Or maybe both.
Burying the dead: Strangers unite to dig mass graves for livestock killed in floods
A band of friends travel hundreds of kilometres into the epicentre of the flood disaster to do the job no one else wants to do — digging mass graves for thousands of cattle and sheep killed in Queensland's floods.
Foldable phones are here — whether you want them or not
We've had fingerprint and face scanners, myriad camera lenses, the death of headphone jacks and bezels that keep shrinking. Now we're starting to see the next big idea — completely foldable phones.
Victoria's recycling crisis goes from bad to worse as another plant shuts down
There are now close to 30 Victorian councils struggling to find somewhere to dispose of their recyclable waste as another major recycling plant stops accepting kerbside collections.
'Hockey owes me': Liberal mate 'helped set up' Helloworld meeting with ambassador to US
A former Helloworld executive who met Joe Hockey to discuss embassy travel arrangements says the meeting was set up by the company's chief executive and Liberal Party treasurer Andrew Burnes.
PM rushes to quell anger over 'Chinaman' comment from Nationals senator
Scott Morrison takes to Chinese social media amid a storm of criticism aimed at Nationals senator Barry O'Sullivan, who used the "racist" slur earlier in the week.
Emergency caesarean delays putting babies' lives at risk, doctors say
Babies' lives are being put at risk at a popular Sydney hospital, with one in two emergency caesareans not being done within the recommended time, doctors say.
The staggering numbers around women's sport show it's not sitting on the sidelines anymore
Look at the crowd figures, the TV ratings, the money and the media coverage and the conclusion is inescapable — women's sport across a range of codes is hitting mainstream relevance, writes Clint Thomas.
Don't worry, Karl Lagerfeld's cat is going to be fine
Choupette the cat's luxurious lifestyle is expected to continue without her iconic designer, who reportedly set aside money in his will for the famous feline.
'Homemade devices' found on Adelaide's O-Bahn track
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South Australian police are investigating the discovery of a number of "homemade devices" on Adelaide's O-Bahn track. The busway has been reopened after being closed in both directions.
Bushfire downgraded as firefighters save houses in popular holiday area
Fire crews save several homes in WA's South West after working throughout the night battling a bushfire threatening a number of towns in the Balingup-Nannup area, as the blaze is downgraded to a watch and act level warning.
Media Blackout of Economic Siege of Venezuela
RT America Published on Feb 20, 2019 Venezuela has resisted US economic and military expansion for 20 years, landing it in the crosshairs of the United States, but this fact is absent from most media coverage of the country, author Jason Hirthler tells RT America’s Manila Chan. #RTAmerica #InQuestionRT #QuestionMore end
US 2018 Defense Spending Reached $700 Billion
RT America Published on Feb 19, 2019 US defense spending in the Middle East continues to soar and the Emirates are stocking up on arms over a desire to get ahead of Russia and China militarily. In the meantime, US defense spending hit around $700 billion in 2018. RT America’s Manila Chan sits down with […]
Global Financial Reset … Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM Trading Streamed live on Feb 19, 2019 Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/febru… Question 1. AK: Hi Lynette and Eric, when you do your Q&A could you please say in very lemans terms why Lynette thinks the economy will crash on Feb. 26th. Question 2. Dan H: The New Zealand central bank holds […]
In Hebron, Israel Removes the Last Restraint on Its Settlers’ Reign of Terror
PressTV Published on Jan 8, 2019 Observers say attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinians saw a dramatic rise in 2018 in crimes. Palestinians say the crimes and violence took place with a green light by the Israeli regime in a bid to normalize their existence in the occupied West Bank. Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern […]
The Case for Russia Collusion … Against the Democrats
The Case for Russia Collusion … Against the Democrats by JOHN SOLOMON, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR, https://thehill.com/ With Republicans on both House and Senate investigative committees having found no evidence of Donald Trump being guilty of Democrat-inspired allegations of Russian collusion, it is worth revisiting one anecdote that escaped significant attention during the hysteria but continues to have U.S. […]
Former U.S. Prosecutor: Trump-Russia Collusion ‘Made Up’
Former U.S. Prosecutor: Trump-Russia Collusion ‘Made Up’ by Nate Church, https://www.breitbart.com/ Former Federal Prosecutor Sidney Powell believes “the entire Russia collusion narrative was made up.” – While speaking to Fullmeasure, Powell was asked what is the “story” of the first half of President Trump’s tenure. “That the entire Russia collusion narrative was made up,” she […]
“I’m Committing Professional Suicide”: CBS Star Reporter Admits “Mostly Liberal” Journalists Are Now “Political Activists”
“I’m Committing Professional Suicide”: CBS Star Reporter Admits “Mostly Liberal” Journalists Are Now “Political Activists” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Lara Logan has broken ranks and admitted that journalists have lost their objectivity and become “political activists.” – During an appearance on the Mike Drop podcast with retired Navy SEAL […]
There May Be Racism In Alabama
The only federal contribution I could find from Goodloe Sutton of Linden, Alabama (population, almost 2,000 is about half white) was to Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III. I can certainly understand the affinity. Sutton edits the local newspaper, the *Democrat Reporter* and he's a proud Klan guy. Tuesday, *USA Today* shined a light on Sutton's coat and tie brand of murderous KKK extremism. Wait, wait... he didn't kill anyone, as far as we know; he just urged others to-- people in DC. There's one very gerrymandered congressional district in Alabama. It goes hither and thither to swe... more »
De-Nile is not just a river in Egypt
12-17-2013 * When* the waste pits were rediscovered in 2005 they presented a tremendous threat to public health and the environment, and something had to be done quickly to temporarily stop the release of highly carcinogenic waste until the EPA could determine a long-term remedy. The temporary cap has proven highly problematic in its five short years of existence. The cap has undergone several repairs; there are currently over 40 known deficiencies in the cap, and this past December a 22 foot-by-25 foot hole was discovered in the cap and the highest concentrations of dioxin (&4... more »
Esaias Van De Velde and Japan art: Dutch villages and Christian holy places via Japanese eyes
Esaias Van De Velde and Japan art: Dutch villages and Christian holy places via Japanese eyes The contemporary Japanese artist Sawako Utsumi adores the richness of Dutch Art from the distant past of the fifteenth to seventeenth century. In this article, the focus is firmly on Esaias van de Velde who passed away in 1630. […]
Brucella Infection Outbreak Blamed on Raw Milk Producers Turns out to be Caused by Brucella Vaccine in Commercial Dairies
Recent headlines about a Brucella outbreak in 19 states blamed raw milk dairies. But one raw milk dairy in Pennsylvania has sent out an email update to its customers explaining that the Brucella outbreak is actually "an antibiotic resistant, modified live strain of Brucella that veterinarians give to cows as a vaccination." The farm in this brucellosis case was not even licensed or permitted for raw milk sales. Raw milk producers that are allowed to produce raw milk legally in some states (many states do not allow it all), must pass much more stringent sanitary inspections than eve... more »
'Google Maps is not 100 per cent accurate': Why certain locations are censored or blurred online
Google leads technological efforts to make the globe available at our fingertips, but there are a number of parties who want to swat prying eyes away.
Teachers warn money isn't everything, as parties step up education pledges in election year
The classroom is shaping up as one key battleground for this year's federal election with Labor and the Coalition trying to lure teachers into the profession, but those already in the job say money can't fix everything.
Row erupts over WA Premier's Sydney trip as Opposition claims he tricked taxpayers
The WA Opposition accuses Mark McGowan of duping taxpayers out of more than $12,000 for a trip to Sydney to raise funds for the NSW Labor Party, but the Government says the Liberals are "clutching at straws".
US Coast Guard officer facing terror charges 'wanted to kill almost everyone on earth'
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A US Coast Guard lieutenant arrested last week is a "domestic terrorist" who drafted an email discussing biological attacks and had what appeared to be a hit list that included prominent Democrats and media figures, prosecutors say.
'We absolutely have a problem': WA job figures worst on record
Western Australia's unemployment rate climbs to its highest level in nearly two decades as a record number of people seek work, with the Opposition labelling the figures "dire" while the Government continues to spruik its jobs plan.
Gwyneth Paltrow wants $US1 from counterclaim against retired doctor over ski collision
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The Oscar-winning actress launches a counterclaim for the symbolic amount plus legal fees to be paid by the retiree who claims she smashed into him from behind in a "hit and run" on the beginner slope at a Utah ski resort in 2016.
Carpet python devours currawong on roof
A carpet python has been caught on camera trying to eat a bird while hanging from a television antenna.
Raw egg butter blamed for 51 salmonella cases in Adelaide
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SA Health reveals the source of salmonella contamination in Vietnamese rolls from three Adelaide bakeries. So far, 19 people have been hospitalised.
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