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An F-15C Eagle Dumped Millions of Dollars of Missiles Into the Ocean
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The aircraft, assigned to the 142nd Fighter Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Base, was conducting an alert training mission on the morning Feb. 21 when it experienced a malfunction "centered around its landing gear." *Here's what we know. * An Oregon Air National Guard F-15C Eagle that made an emergency landing on Wednesday ditched its entire arsenal of live air-to-air missiles before touching down at Portland International Airport, The War Zone reports. The aircraft, assigned to the 142nd Fighter Wing out of Portland Air National Guard Ba... more »
Melbourne Zoo ditches Cadbury chocolates over palm oil concerns
Zoos Victoria are dumping chocolates and lollies made by sweets companies because makers have failed to declare where all the palm oil used in their products comes from.
'Your mother is a moron': China pulls horror game over hidden insults to President Xi Jinping
Taiwanese horror game Devotion is pulled in mainland China after drawing the ire of gamers who found a hidden insult to Chinese President Xi Jinping, including comparisons to Winnie the Pooh.
Kim rolls into Vietnam for second summit with Trump
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It has been dubbed the "special hotel" — with bullet-proof armour, of course. Kim Jong-un's train has rolled onto Vietnamese soil, completing the final leg of a closely guarded trip from Pyongyang to Hanoi for his second summit with US President Donald Trump.
Dramatic footage shows plane rocking from side to side in high winds
Video filmed from the ground shows the British Airways flight rocking side to side, seemingly out of control, as it climbs after an aborted landing at a windy Gibraltar International Airport.
'Not a good look': Helloworld to sponsor Victorian Liberal Party fundraiser
The travel company at the centre of a string of controversies will host a Liberal Party fundraiser, just a week after it was revealed it did not charge Finance Minister Mathias Cormann for a family vacation.
Australia's tallest tree damaged in bushfire but still standing
The tallest hardwood tree in the world was in the direct line of the recent Tasmanian bushfires, and now has the scars to prove it.
Expect to pay more for vegetables as floods, drought and heat start to cut supplies
After floods in Queensland and continuing drought in other parts of the country, the supply of vegetables is being hit hard and prices are rising.
Cuba Constitutional Referendum: 86.85% Vote Yes
*The Guardian:* *Cuba overwhelmingly approves new constitution affirming ‘irrevocable’ socialism* 86.85% of voters ratified the document, but in an unprecedented display of ballot-box dissent, more than 700,000 people voted against it Cubans have overwhelmingly ratified a new constitution that reaffirms that socialism on the island is “irrevocable” while also legalising modest economic reforms instituted over the last decade. But in an unprecedented display of ballot-box dissent on the Communist-ruled island, more than 700,000 people voted “no” to the new founding document. 86.8...more »
Indian Air Force carries out massive attack inside Pakistan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 A.M.) – The Indian Air Force carried out a massive attack over Pakistan on Tuesday morning, striking a terrorist camp across the Line of Control (LoC). According to the ANI News Agency, the strikes were carried out at 3:30 A.M. (local time), with the Indian Air Force dropping over 1,000kg of laser-guided […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Khamenei and Assad hold meeting in Tehran (video)
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad met with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, as seen in footage released by the Syrian presidency. Assad was also greeted in Tehran by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, with whom he reportedly discussed the Syria conflict. It was Assad’s first visit to Iran since the outbreak of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian Foreign Minister announces abrupt resignation
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced his resignation Monday, Reuters reported, citing Zarif’s Instagram. “I am apologizing you for all the shortcomings […] in the past years during my time as foreign minister […] I thank the Iranian nation and officials”, Zarif said as quoted by Reuters. “Many thanks for the generosity of the dear and brave people of Iran and its authorities over the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Venezuelan forces take control of Colombian border bridge (video)
Venezuelan forces took control of the Francisco de Paula Santander bridge, which marks the border between Colombia and Venezuela, near the town of Cucuta on Monday evening. Footage shows the Venezuelan National Guard (GNB) occupying the bridge, and a small group of them walking all the way up to the Colombian side before retreating once […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Free Download: Henry David Thoreau,"Walden" and "On The Duty Of Civil Disobedience"
"I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. He will put some things behind, will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, and more liberal laws will begin to establish themselves around and within him; or the old laws be expanded, and interpreted in his favor in a more liberal sense, and he will live with the license of a higher order of beings. In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the univ...more »
A Profession Without Intelligence
Michael Mann, who has a PhD in geology, says 1,200 PPM would create a world without clouds. For the majority of time life has existed on Earth, atmospheric CO2 has been well above 1,200 PPM. There would be no oceans … Continue reading →
Coldest Spring Day On Record?
Meteorological spring starts in four days, and there is a good possibility that next weekend will bring the coldest springtime afternoon temperatures ever recorded in Iowa and possibly Nebraska. 10-Day Temperature Outlook for the Conterminous U.S.
Evil Unmasked
The infiltration of our school systems and press corps has been going on for decades, and the election of Donald Trump combined with collapse of the global warming scam, has forced the people behind it out into the open. Steve … Continue reading →
Cui Bono? -- A Brief Disquisition on the Jussie Smollett Lynching Hoax
Let's get one thing out of the way right from the start. Between them, the three, publicly known principals (so far) in this Chicago farce don't have two spare neurons to rub together. Rarely have three stupider numbskulls appeared on the public stage in such pathetic fashion. Of course, I don't mean to appear politically incorrect in calling them numbskulls. What I mean to say, in more proper English, is that they are well and truly dumb. By comparison, they make the Three Stooges look like geniuses. I smelled a rat in this Jussie Smollett caper from the beginning. Who goes out a... more »
Gold Breakout: Three Major Factors
Gold Breakout: Three Major Factors by Jim Willie, http://www.goldenjackass.com/, via http://www.goldseek.com/ The Gold suppression game appears finally to be coming to an end. A Perfect Storm is hitting the Gold market, with an internal factor (QE), an external factor (SGE), and a systemic factor (Basel). These factors can be identified, each very powerful, each with […]
NASA: Life on Saturn’s Largest Moon
RT America Published on Feb 25, 2019 NASA scientists say that one of Saturn’s moons may harbor methane-based life forms. Probes sent from Earth to Titan have shown continents and what resembles a river system. RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the news. end
Hollywood Insider Spills Information On The Mark Of The Beast That Will Leave You Speechless!
“What he (Black project scientist) told me was: Tell people, if they say NO to one thing say NO to the (RFID) microchip! … It is not (just electronic tagging ie. identification)! The main thrust, the main reason for (RFID) microchipping is not the message that is going from the chip to the computer. It […]
US Helps Syria Terrorists, It Doesn’t Fight Them – Assad Aide
RT Published on Feb 25, 2019 Afshin Rattansi speaks to Dr. Bouthaina Shaaban, the Political and Media Advisor to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on America’s withdrawal from Syria, Israeli strikes on Syria, the West’s lack of understanding of the Middle East and the Islamist threat and ISIS bride Shamima Begum. end
Most US Media Biased – Former CBS Correspondent
RT Published on Feb 25, 2019 No stranger to controversies, former CBS reporter Lara Logan has drawn the ire of mainstream journalists for saying that the “mostly liberal” media have become more like “political activists” and “propagandists.” READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9os8 end
Israeli Military Launches Surprise Drill Simulating War with Gaza
Israeli Military Launches Surprise Drill Simulating War with Gaza by https://www.i24news.tv/en Drill follows assessment warning of a high probability of military escalations in both Gaza, West Bank in 2019 – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday morning announced it had launched a surprise military-wide exercise simulating a number of different war scenarios, including renewed […]
Man Charged with Pulling Gun on Couple for Wearing MAGA Hats
Why don’t you hear about the constant attacks on Trump supporters by these insane people? The Illuminist MSM is promoting Anti-Trump sentiment/movement throughout America by their constant lying psyop. – Man Charged with Pulling Gun on Couple for Wearing MAGA Hats by MORGAN GSTALTER, https://thehill.com/ A man was arrested in Kentucky over the weekend after […]
Donald Trump Administration: Abortion Is Not Family Planning — Trump: “All Children, Born and Unborn, Are Made in the Holy Image of God”!
Donald Trump Administration: Abortion Is Not Family Planning by Dr. Susan Berry, https://www.breitbart.com/ The Trump administration issued a final rule Friday that underscores that federal taxpayer funds provided for family planning services may not be used to support abortion in any way. – The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the new rule […]
US-Backed Opposition Caught on VIDEO Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Aid Truck on Venezuela Border
For the record: I am NOT pro Maduro nor am I Anti Maduro. I simply don’t know who to support in Venezuela. I am anti American intervention for OIL. The CIA is definitely attempting an illegal coup against Venezuela. – US-Backed Opposition Caught on VIDEO Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Aid Truck on Venezuela Border by […]
Iran IRGC Hacks US Drone Command & Control Centers
PressTV Published on Feb 24, 2019 A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says Iran’s hacking of US drone command and control centers was a response to Washington’s impudence. Head of IRGC’s Aerospace Division, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh says the Islamic Republic wanted to tell the Americans that they did not achieve […]
US Aid ‘Smokescreen’ for Regime Change in Venezuela: Analyst
PressTV Published on Feb 25, 2019 The United States is using humanitarian aid as a cover to bring down Venezuela’s legal government and break the country’s will to stay independent, says an American political analyst. Keith Preston, director of Attackthesystem.com, said Washington wanted a puppet regime that could allow it to take over Venezuela’s oil […]
Venezuela FM Claims “CIA Expert” Pompeo Torched Aid Trucks In False Flag Attack
Venezuela FM Claims “CIA Expert” Pompeo Torched Aid Trucks In False Flag Attack by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza suggested that the United States was behind the burning of a truck carrying US Aid which made international headlines, blaming Secretary of State and former CIA boss Mike Pompeo for staging a false […]
‘Behind Me is Toothpaste CNN Said Doesn’t Exist in Venezuela’ – Max Blumenthal Explores Markets
Sheeple: naive, gullible, easily deceived, useful idiots complicit in their own destruction and the destruction of others. People with an amazing ability to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. Last to know/understand what is going on. First to fall. – ‘Behind Me is Toothpaste CNN Said Doesn’t Exist in Venezuela’ – Max Blumenthal Explores Markets by […]
AIPAC World Order: How the Zionist Lobby Has Driven U.S. Leadership
TruNews Streamed live on Feb 22, 2019 Today on TruNews, we the tackle a topic rarely discussed out of fear, the powerful influence that the Zionist lobby exerts on past, present and future leaders in America to achieve their goals of Greater Zion. Edward Szall, Doc Burkhart, Kerry Kinsey, Matt Skow. Air date: 2/22/19. end
Stunning – 44 Democrats Vote to Support Post Birth Abortion…
Unfortunately a bill introduced in the Senate to protect babies who survive abortion has failed a cloture vote. The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” was rejected by forty-four Senate Democrats earlier today. [See Vote Here] Three democrat Senators voted to … Continue reading →
PM Abe to ignore the voice of Okinawa and increase tensions based on placating America
PM Abe to ignore the voice of Okinawa and increase tensions based on placating America Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is intent on dismissing the voice of Okinawa in order to placate America’s geopolitical concerns. In truth, the shortsightedness and meekness of many past Japanese leaders enabled […]
FL: Further Dismantling Public Education
Here are two not-entirely-academic questions: Is it possible to end public education in an entire state? Can Florida become any more hostile to public education than it already is? Newly-minted Governor Ron DeSantis and a wild cast of privatization cronies seem to answer a resounding "yes" to both questions. But how would you do it? What resources would you need? What tactical moves would you make? Well, as always, there's more bad education news in Florida than you can shake a "Swampland For Sale" sign at (the Tampa Bay Tims is now doing almost-daily education update columns). Reme... more »
Venezuela's Second-Most Powerful Man Has Sent His Children To China
Tito Cabello (left) is pictured with his mother Marlenys Contreras (second from left), his father Diosdado Cabello (center) and his sister Daniella (second from right) and his older brother David Cabello (right) *Daily Mail:* *Venezuelan president's right-hand man evacuates his two youngest children to China under fake names as Pence turn the screws on Maduro with MORE sanctions* * Diosdado Cabello, known to be the second most-powerful man in Venezuela behind President Nicolás Maduro, sent two of his three children to China * Airline boarding passes showed different names for Cabel... more »
Junior surf lifesaver impales foot on rusty metal spike
Council workers and members of a surf lifesaving club will continue to sweep a suburban beach in Adelaide for debris after a young nipper's foot was impaled on a rusty spike.
What You’re Not Being Told About Venezuela
By We are Change Amid a flood of propaganda, disinformation and bans across social media, it’s difficult to get accurate reporting about the situation in... more »
Most Beers and Wines Tested are Contaminated with Glyphosate
Most of us take it for granted that the food and drinks we buy from the store are not putting our health at risk. However, new research from public health groups and scientists from the past several years indicates that food and drinks are contaminated with glyphosate, the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup. This is a potential health problem because in 2015 the World Health Organization found that glyphosate is a probable carcinogen, and in 2017, the state of California agreed. To explore how much Roundup we’re drinking, U.S. PIRG tested beer and wine for glyphosate/Roundu... more »
NRL player attacked fiancee after argument over video game, court hears
Manly Sea Eagles player Dylan Walker's fiancee is heard crying and saying "he's scaring me" on a triple-0 recording played in court during his trial over an alleged domestic violence incident.
MP brands sex assault claims a 'malicious' move to wreck his career
After being absent for the first sitting week of State Parliament, Whitsundays MP Jason Costigan today spoke at length, branding allegations of harassment as "malicious" and vowing the clear his name.
Residents of UK town roasted after Yorkshire puddings dumped into sewer
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A water company in south-east England issues a reminder for residents to dispose of their food waste thoughtfully after a town sewer is blocked by a glut of Yorkshire puddings.
'It's impossible to fish or swim': Oil spill threatens heritage-listed Solomon Islands reef
Australian officials in the Pacific warn of a looming environmental disaster at a Solomon Islands reef after an oil spill from a bulk carrier.
Lawyer advises young peers to stick fork in client's hand if sexually harassed
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A prominent Adelaide barrister tells female lawyers at a conference that they should respond to client sexual harassment by sticking a "fork" in their hand, a colleague reveals.
Melbourne commuters brace for 'unprecedented' shutdown of nine train lines
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Victorian train passengers are warned to brace for long delays, as authorities reveal nine lines across Victoria's regional and metropolitan networks, including those servicing the MCG, will be shut down for days on end over three weeks in April.
Brisbane Archbishop investigated over handling of child abuse allegations
Brisbane's Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge is being investigated by his former archdiocese over his alleged handling of information on child sex abuse given to him by a woman who met with him in 2006.
NRA under fire over Nancy Pelosi 'Target Practice' headline
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The American gun lobby is facing criticism over a magazine column featuring a photo of the US House Speaker next to the headline "Target Practice", but maintains the controversy is "manufactured".
In his own words: George Pell's victim responds to the cardinal's conviction
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The survivor of child sexual abuse committed by Cardinal George Pell says he has experienced "shame, loneliness, depression and struggle" in the years since.
France's Only Aircraft Carrier Is Back in Action (And Headed Asia)
*David Axe* *Security, * The French navy's only aircraft carrier is back in action following an 18-month, $1.5-billion overhaul that compelled French aviators to practice aboard an American flattop. The French navy's only aircraft carrier is back in action following an 18-month, $1.5-billion overhaul that compelled French aviators to practice aboard an American flattop. The *Marine Nationale* accepted the 42,000-ton-displacement, nuclear-powered *Charles De Gaulle* from the *Direction Générale de l’Armement* -- the French procurement agency -- in early November 2018. "The 18-mo... more »
Hanoi Summit Update: Chairman Kim Arrives in Vietnam, POTUS Trump refuels in England…
Hanoi Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time. Approximately an hour ago Chairman Kim Jong-un arrived via train in Dong Dang, Vietnam, and is en route to his Hanoi hotel. At approximately the same time Air-Force One was … Continue reading →
Green Airbnb
I’m not giving anything away in saying that the winner of best picture in last night’s Oscars, Green Book, was about a white driver driving a black musician around the southern United States and that there really was a Green Book, published annually, that told black people where they go in various states (not just […] The post Green Airbnb appeared first on Econlib.
Most Senior Catholic Charged with Child Sex Abuse Convicted
The jury convicted Cardinal George Pell of abusing two 13-year-old boys whom he had caught swigging sacramental wine in a rear room of Melbourne's St. Patrick's Cathedral in late 1996.
R. Kelly Van Stops at McDonald’s After Release
The large, black van transporting R&B singer R. Kelly from a jail in Chicago stopped in the parking lot of a large showcase McDonald's downtown.
Lawmakers, First Responders Sound Alarm on 9/11 Fund
Comedian Jon Stewart, a longtime advocate for 9/11 responders, called the Feb. 15 announcement by the fund's special master "unconscionable" and said Congress has a moral obligation to step in.
Pence, Guaidó Fail to Secure Lima Group Approval for US Military Intervention in Venezuela
[image: undefined] CARACAS, VENEZUELA – On Sunday, the US-backed and self-declared “interim president” of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, announced that he would meet with the Lima Group on Monday to “formally propose” keeping “all options open” for the “liberation” of Venezuela. The Lima Group, composed of the US and its allies and client states in the Americas, have all recognized Guaidó as the “legitimate” leader of Venezuela. The likelihood that Guaidó would use this meeting to request US-backed military intervention in Venezuela, a long-time aspiration of the Trump administration, inc... more »
U.S. Navy Sends Two Warships Through Taiwan Strait
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63), seen here during an exercise in the Western Pacific, passed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday. (US Navy) *SCMP/Reuters:* *US Navy sends two warships through Taiwan Strait, risking friction with Beijing* * The destroyer USS Stethem and cargo and ammunition ship USS Cesar Chavez went through the strategic waterway on Monday * It was the second such transit in about a month The United States sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait on Monday as the US military increased the frequency of movement through the ... more »
Big Banks Toxicity: A Global Plague
By Aaron Kesel Our federal systems of justice are failing the U.S. citizenry, miserably. It is a fact, beyond consternation that federal agencies’ willful blindness... more »
Fuck rights or liberation, with BlacKkKlansman Spike Lee says BLUE LIVES MATTER!
Spike Lee’s history lesson represents the worst of exploitative falsifications. There was NO student girlfriend. No CC Black Student Union contact. There was NO BOMB whatsoever. And Detective Ron Stallworth’s white partner was NOT Jewish. And guess what: His phone calls with David Duke are uncorroborated. So that leaves what truth exactly? Stallworth’s pretend surrogate... more »
What would you say?
What would you say to a US President where the stock market grew at annualized rate of 12.8% during his tenure, excluding dividends. What would you say to a President where net new jobs were added at an annual rate … Continue reading →
Phoenix shatters 122-year-cold record
Dates back to when Arizona was still a U.S. territory. Phoenix smashed a 122-year-old record for the lowest high ever recorded in the city on Feb. 22, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix. The mercury rose to a high on Friday of 47 F (8.3 C). The previous record for the lowest high ... Read morePhoenix shatters 122-year-cold record The post Phoenix shatters 122-year-cold record appeared first on Ice Age Now .
Popular Brands of Beer and Wine Found to Contain Glyphosate Weedkiller
Many brands of beer and wine sold in the U.S. contain the weedkiller glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, according to a new report by CALPIRG Education Fund. In their new report, Glyphosate Pesticide in Beer and Wine, CALPIRG tested 20 beers, wines and hard cider, including several organic brands, for glyphosate and found that all […] The post Popular Brands of Beer and Wine Found to Contain Glyphosate Weedkiller appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Does Climate Change Offer New Opportunities for Agriculture in Argentina?
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BUENOS AIRES, Feb 25 (IPS) - Climate change poses a global threat to food production, but for agriculture in Argentina it could also present new opportunities. In some areas of the country, farming conditions will improve, according to an analysis by experts of the latest climate projections. Read the full story, “Does Climate Change Offer New Opportunities for Agriculture in Argentina?”, on globalissues.org →
Why West Craves Materialism & East Sticks To Religion
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (IPS) - Imran Khan is the Prime Minister of PakistanMy generation grew up at a time when colonial hang up was at its peak. Our older generation had been slaves and had a huge inferiority complex of the British. The school I went to was similar to all elite schools in Pakistan. Read the full story, “Why West Craves Materialism & East Sticks To Religion”, on globalissues.org →
Trump - Kim Summit -- News Updates February 25, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *Trump boards Air Force One to head for summit with Kim Jong Un saying dictator will make the 'right choice' on denuclearization - as North Korean's armored train moves through China at 37mph* * President Trump jetted off to Vietnam for what he predicted will be a 'very productive summit' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un * Kim was headed to their Hanoi meeting via bulletproof train * 'Heading over to Vietnam for my meeting with Kim Jong Un. Looking forward to a very productive Summit!,' Trump tweeted from Air Force One * The president touted the economic benefits o... more »
California officials fine three cannabis growers $233K for water violations
In what is perhaps a potential teaching moment for other marijuana entrepreneurs as they attempt to navigate a plethora of environmental rules, three California cannabis farmers were recently hit with nearly a quarter million dollars in fines related to water-regulation infractions. They failed to comply with orders issued in 2016 to clean up two grow […] California officials fine three cannabis growers $233K for water violations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
How Will Climate Change Impact You And Your Neighbors?
I wanted this post to be part of the last one, asking if Climate Change denial is impeachable, but a friend of mine kept yelling at me that it was too long. Blah, blah, blah; he wouldn't shut up, so here it is... a separate post. If you get your news from MSNBC you might not be aware that author Marianne Williamson is running for president. She's far better known than many of the candidates Maddow fawns over but she speaks truth-- and too plainly for the corporate masters over there so... they're pretending she isn't running and helping to guarantee none of the pollsters include h...more »
"Free Download: Bertrand Russell, "Portraits from Memory and Other Essays"
*"How to Grow Old: * *Bertrand Russell on What Makes a Fulfilling Life"* by Maria Popova “If you can fall in love again and again,” Henry Miller wrote as he contemplated the measure of a life well lived on the precipice of turning eighty, “if you can forgive as well as forget, if you can keep from growing sour, surly, bitter and cynical… you’ve got it half licked.” Seven years earlier, the great British philosopher, mathematician, historian, and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872–February 2, 1970) considered the same abiding question at the same life-stage in a wonderful... more »
Comment on New GFS Forecast Model
Joe Bastardi ~ Complacency, comfort, and reliance can breed a false sense of security. That is nature’s rule. Why do you think game wardens do not like people feeding wild animals? Because they become dependent on food being handed to them and lose the skills natural to them to make them stronger and better. […]
Quote of the day
From Mom's Scribbles: *I swear, if God wanted me to touch my toes, he would have put them on my knees.* Oh, boy, do I hear you as I grow older . . . Peter
'Not the demolition of a toilet block': Sydney stadium knockdown delayed
The Land and Environment Court halts the "hard demolition" of the Sydney Football Stadium while it prepares a judgement on a legal challenge to prevent the $730 million plan knock it down and build a new arena.
Van carrying load of e-scooters crashes in Adelaide CBD
A van carrying Lime e-scooters, as part of Adelaide's latest technology trial, rolls over in the CBD after colliding with a four-wheel drive.
'Everything he has put in place on this issue should be torn down'
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A mother whose two daughters were abused during primary school by a Catholic priest says Cardinal George Pell's abuse conviction should lead to the dismantling of the controversial compensation scheme he established as Melbourne's archbishop.
Parenting expert says embrace toddler meltdowns, anxiety and sleeping trouble
Tantrums, sleeping trouble or toilet training might see frustrated parents question their ability to raise their child, but a parenting expert says people need to start embracing it as normal developmental behaviour.
Search warrant issued after animal activist livestreams, claiming to be inside piggery
Police execute a search warrant in Perth after an animal activist who vowed to "ramp up" a campaign against farmers appears in a Facebook livestream alleging animal cruelty at a WA piggery.
Cardinal's child abuse conviction creates 'unprecedented' crisis for Vatican
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As Australia's highest ranking Catholic awaits punishment for sexually abusing two choirboys, there are huge ramifications for the Vatican and the papacy of Pope Francis, church observers say.
'Vile and disgusting': How George Pell reacted when police put abuse claims to him
In a police interview played during his trial, George Pell professes his innocence and expresses disgust at being accused of interfering with children. It was the only time the jurors heard from the accused man himself.
Why was George Pell's trial held in secret?
Cardinal George Pell was found guilty of child sex offences last year, in a courtroom full of journalists. So why is the verdict only being made public now?
What you need to know about George Pell's child abuse case
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George Pell's conviction for child sex offences is one of biggest court decisions in Australia in recent years, and it's likely to have some major ramifications around the world. Get up to speed on what happened, and what will happen next.
Guilty: George Pell's sexual abuse of choirboys revealed
The Catholic Church is embroiled in one of its biggest scandals to date after Australia's most senior Catholic cleric, Cardinal George Pell, was convicted of sexually abusing two children while he was archbishop of Melbourne in the 1990s. A court decision means we can finally take you inside the extraordinary trial.
Baseball Australia announces total booze ban — but there's a catch
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Baseball Australia says it will no longer accept alcohol advertising or sponsorship, setting the organisation at odds with its own domestic clubs that continue to cash in on booze brands.
'One last chance': The risk for Kim Jong-un as he meets Donald Trump again
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will need to put some iron-clad commitments on the table this week with Donald Trump or blow his chances at future meetings.
Internal Northern Land Council investigation probes conflict of interest allegations
The ABC has obtained a copy of the investigation that prompted Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion to intervene and call a special full land council meeting.
Man freed after falling into newly dug grave at Eltham in Melbourne
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Thirteen firefighting crews are called to help a man who suffers leg injuries after falling into a newly dug grave at Eltham, in Melbourne's north-east.
Explained: Why North Korea's Voluntary ICBM Test-Ban Is a Big Deal
*David Axe* *Security, * "This represents a big change," Wright continued. "In the five years 2013 to 2017, North Korea launched more than 80 flight tests of 10 different missiles, or an average of 16 flight tests per year. In 2017 alone, it launched 20 tests of seven types of missiles, including the successful launch of two different long-range missiles." U.S. president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un planned to meet in Hanoi in late February 2019 to discuss nuclear weapons. The summit comes eight months after Trump and Kim's first summit, in Singapore. While N...more »
Will the World Ignore Kashmir’s Tears?
Four centuries of subjugation tell the tale of long nights. The first “foreign” domination began from 1586 after Akbar extended his domain over the Kashmir valley. This was followed by the Afghans, the Sikhs, the Dogras, and now by the Indians. Kashmir’s 5,000 years of history have the answer. How touching was Jehangir’s poetic utterance, “Gar fidaus bar rue zamin ast / Hamin ast, Hamin ast, Hamin ast” (If there is a paradise on earth… The post Will the World Ignore Kashmir’s Tears? appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
The Green Delusions Of Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
By Paul Homewood As we know, Ambrose Evans-Pritchard often writes quite delusional pieces in the Telegraph, about climate and energy policy. So I thought it would be a good time to review some of his past gems, and see how they have worked out: Let’s start in 2008, when apparently he […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 25, 2019
Reuters *Daniel R. DePetris, National Interest*: *Give Trump a Chance on North Korea* For the first time since former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright jetted to Pyongyang to meet Kim Jong-il 18 years ago, there is a chance - however slim - for the United States and North Korea to establish a relationship that is categorized as something other than hostile and adversarial. We should give the administration the freedom to prove many of us wrong. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 25, 2019* Negotiations, nukes and Nobels: All you need to know... more »
I DON'T BELIEVE MURKOWSKI AND COLLINS WILL REALLY VOTE AGAINST THE TRUMP EMERGENCY DECLARATION
Josh Marshall really believes that the Senate as well as the House could vote to block President Trump's emergency declaration. Marshall is assuming that two Republican Senate votes are already in the bag: The [anti-emergency-declaration] measure would only needs 51 votes to pass the Senate, as it is not subject to the filibuster. If Democrats all support it, as expected, only four Republicans would need to split off to pass it and force Trump to issue his first veto. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) said she plans to vote for the resolution of disapproval of Trump’s border wall declarati... more »
Child Sex Trafficking Through “Child Protection” Services Used by the Rich and Powerful?
The majority of children recruited into the child sex-trafficking slave trade come through foster care, where state "Child Protection" child welfare agencies place children who have been removed from their homes. It is estimated that the revenue generated through illegal child sex trafficking far exceeds revenue from illegal drugs and guns. The problems of foster care being used to traffick children into the sex trade have been well documented. A recent report out of WJAC in Pennsylvania, for example, reports that 60% of sex, human trafficking victims were once involved in the fost... more »
World News Briefs -- February 25, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and the United Nations, listens to speakers during a panel discussion on Afghanistan at the Conservative Political Action conference (CPAC) in Washington, February 12, 2011. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo *Reuters:* *U.S., Taliban resume Afghan peace talks before spring fighting season* KABUL/PESHAWAR,Pakistan (Reuters) - The top U.S. envoy for peace in Afghanistan met a senior Taliban leader in Qatar on Monday as the two sides resumed talks to end 17 years of war despite the insurgents’ continued refusal to deal wit... more »
Iowa Diocese Identifies 28 Priests Accused of Abusing Minors
The list included about 5 percent of the priests who have worked for the diocese at some point since its inception in 1902.
Was this Wind Turbine Destroyed During a Storm?
It's amazing what can be produced with a computer and 3D-rendering software.
Hampton University Alumna Ruth E. Carter Wins Oscar for Best Costume Design
Ruth E. Carter, an alumna of Hampton University, won the Oscar for Best Costume Design on Sunday night for her creative work in the movie “Black Panther”. “I can’t say enough about how the pageantry of the film has connected with people in such a beautiful way,” Carter, 57, told NBC News a month after […]
White House to Convene Panel to Reassess Climate-change Threat
[image: white-house-to-convene-panel-to-reassess-climate-change-threat] The White House will create a committee of federal scientists to reconsider the conclusions of the National Climate Assessment released last November.
Contradiction? Libs Outnumber Conservatives in 33 Percent Fewer States Now, Yet Nation Is More Liberal
[image: contradiction-libs-outnumber-conservatives-in-33-fewer-states-now-yet-nation-is-more-liberal] With all the “conservatives” around, one might think that marriage would be universally considered one man and one woman, the trans agenda would have been soundly rejected, sexual propriety woluld be de rigueur and the border secure. Regardless a Gallup survey does tell us that the number of states where liberals outnumber conservatives has dropped from nine to six.
Could Hispanics Be Drifting Away From the Democrats?
[image: could-hispanics-be-drifting-away-from-the-democrats] Democrats are counting on the votes of Hispanics — but are Hispanics beginning to leave that increasingly socialist party?
New Show Indoctrinates Girls to Become Social-Justice Warriors
[image: new-show-indoctrinates-girls-to-become-social-justice-warriors] A new web series called the “Radical Cram School” is indoctrinating young Asian girls and other “people of color” into becoming radical feminists, socialists, racists, revolutionaries, anti-American zealots, and full-blown social-justice warriors.
Trump and the Federal Reserve
[image: trump-and-the-federal-reserve] With President Trump being the first U.S. president in decades to be even nominally against the Federal Reserve and the problems it causes, it’s time for a Fed refresher.
The Labour Politics of a Second Referendum
Politics is weird. At party conference last September, Labour passed a motion committing it to a second referendum in the event of Parliament rejecting Theresa May's Brexit deal, and if, for its part, it couldn't force a general election. Well, here we are in February 2019. May, you will recall, has suffered the largest defeat in parliamentary history, and lost a further vote endorsing her Brexit strategy on 15th February. Unfortunately, she survived her post-disaster vote of no confidence and has played for time ever since. Now thanks to the founding of The Independent Group, she ... more »
Europa abre la puerta trasera al TTIP
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
25-Feb-2019 El Parlamento Europeo votará en marzo una resolución para retomar las negociaciones del polémico acuerdo de Asociación Transatlántica para el Comercio y la Inversión. La izquierda europea sostiene que esta decisión se suma a otras que dejan en entredicho la voluntad de la Unión Europea de desarrollar una política autónoma.
UE se toma su tiempo para ajustar su partitura comercial ante Trump
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
25-Feb-2019 Alemania, Suecia y Austria, que son los que quieren pactar con EE.UU., deberán esperar.
El Salvador: Hoy se instalará la Comisión Especial para investigar denuncia al TLC con Taiwán
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
25-Feb-2019 Según la presidenta, diputada Marcela Villatoro (ARENA) esa mesa de trabajo estudiará a profundidad lo sucedido con el Tratado de Libre Comercio con esa nación asiática y qué se puede hacer para atender a los productores azucareros y de otros rubros que saldrían afectados.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 25, 2019
Military vehicles carrying DF-16 ballistic missiles take part in China’s National Day parade. Taiwan says Beijing has such missiles trained on the self-ruled island. Photo: Handout *SCMP:* *China’s military build-up just starting - a lot more to come, expert warns* * Military watchers can expect ‘something new’ at this year’s National Day parade in October, Professor Jin Canrong tells forum in Hong Kong * As tensions rise over Taiwan, Beijing is building a naval and missile force as powerful as any in the world, he says Beijing will show the world “something new” when it rolls out ...more »
the Great Divine Director has a plan
* From* the shores of the great sea on the God-Star Sirius I sometimes look upon Earth and Our root race destined, truly destined, to embody the sacred fire of the Divine Mother and to set the example of the paths of East and West for the raising of the sacred fire that there might be in the Earth those becoming the God-flame. Those becoming gods might set this example of the whitefire of the Mother--and in the dimensions of the geometry of the fourth ray and the white cube of the Mother to surely, surely bring those to the very peak of their liberation. You have longed for Sirius... more »
Venezuela crisis: Trump threats to Maduro evoke bloody history of US intervention in Latin America
Joseph J. Gonzalez, Associate Professor, Global Studies, Appalachian State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
The Trump administration says President Maduro's 'days are numbered' after Venezuelan security forces killed four protesters. But any US-led operation to oust him is likely to be extremely unpopular.
Reparations redux
When the topic of reparations comes up, as it seems to when Democrats get frisky, I wonder how that will work. Approximately, 300,000 Africans were imported to what became the United States by Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and English slavers, who purchased them from Arab slavers who got them from African tribal leaders whose cultures had used slaves as currency for centuries. Sort of messy to know who owes what. But on top of that, about 1,000,000 Africans come to the USA as eager, hopeful immigrants in a decade, far more than ever came unwillingly in the 18th century. To add to the ... more »
NO. HATE CRIMES ARE NOT INCREASING—down in the last decade
NO. Hate crimes are not on the increase, and shame on the MSM for repeating that lie. "Our data sets keep expanding. We have higher numbers of incidents, but we also have more and more police agencies participating in the voluntary reporting system. In 2016, there were 271 more incidents deemed hate crimes than in 2015, with 257 more law enforcement agencies reporting. As I pointed out when those data came out, "the number of hate crime classifications was higher in 2016 than in any of the four preceding years" but "lower than in 2011 and significantly down from 2006-08." There we... more »
UK COLUMN: Venezuela False Flag Folly, Little Marco Loses It, UK Declares Hezbollah ‘Terrorist Org’
*UK Column News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen break down the early week news round-up.
Will the US Really Intervene Militarily in Venezuela?
*Patrick Henningsen* | A discussion on how Washington might proceed in fomenting unrest and toppling the Maduro government.
Musical Interlude: Logos, “La Marche des Puissances”
Logos, “La Marche des Puissances” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5KRdBernR0
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Evidence"
*"Evidence"* "Where do I live? If I had no address, as many people do not, I could nevertheless say that I lived in the same town as the lilies of the field, and the still waters. Spring, and all through the neighborhood now there are strong men tending flowers. Beauty without purpose is beauty without virtue. But all beautiful things, inherently, have this function - to excite the viewers toward sublime thought. Glory to the world, that good teacher. Among the swans there is none called the least, or the greatest. I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, espe... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“How many arches can you count in the below image? If you count both spans of the Double Arch in the Arches National Park in Utah, USA, then two. But since the above image was taken during a clear dark night, it caught a photogenic third arch far in the distance- that of the overreaching Milky Way Galaxy. Because we are situated in the midst of the spiral Milky Way Galaxy, the band of the central disk appears all around us. *Click image for larger size.* The sandstone arches of the Double Arch were formed from the erosion of falling water. The larger arch rises over 30 meters above th... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Still Small Voice”
*“The Still Small Voice”* by Chet Raymo "There is a power in nature, restless and terrible- storm, wildfire, earthquake, tidal wave. There is a delicacy too, to which we attend with a more perceptive eye and ear- the woolly bear caterpillar in the grass, the red-tailed hawk circling high and silent above the meadow, the six-dotted shadow of the water strider on the bottom of the pond. I think of lines from a poem of Grace Schulman, a poem called “In Place of Belief”: “...I would eavesdrop, spy, and keep watch on the chance, however slight, that the unseen might dazzle into sight.” ... more »
"Proper Perspective..."
“Our souls are hungry for meaning, for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter, so that the world will be at least a little bit different for our having passed through it. What frustrates us and robs our lives of joy is this absence of meaning. Does our being alive matter?” - Harold S. Kushner “All of us have been dying, hour by hour, since the moment we were born. Realizing this, let all things be placed in their proper perspective. Remember, it is always later than you think.” - Og Mandino “Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will... more »
Australian dollar rises on Trump trade relief, but ASX still set to fall
The Australian dollar is up on the latest US-China trade truce, as are US stocks, but the local share market is not poised to follow.
Labour wants second Brexit vote if May's deal ignores proposals
Just In - 6 hours ago
With just over a month until Britain is due to leave the bloc on March 29, the opposition Labour Party says it will back calls for a second referendum on Brexit if Parliament rejects its alternative plan for leaving the European Union.
How to avoid an accident with an ambulance
It's an intense job, where driving skill can mean the difference between life and death. What does driving speedily but safely involve for paramedics?
$500m Murray River pipeline turned on, supplies outback town
As water supplies run low for towns reliant on the Darling River in western NSW, the Government says it has drought-proofed Broken Hill with a 270-kilometre pipeline from the Murray River.
Mohawk Nation News 'Extinguishment?'
Mohawk Nation News 'Extinguishment?' .Read article at .http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2019/02/24/canadas-extinction-moves-kahnawake-akwesasne/
DAG Rod Rosenstein Delivers Remarks to CSIS Audience…
Outgoing Deputy Attorney General delivered remarks to the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) audience in Washington, DC earlier today. The majority of the prepared remarks [Transcript Here] centered around rule-of-law norms in the United States compared with legal … Continue reading →
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/25/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 2/25/19"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *MarketWatch Market Summary* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Balkanization on Balkinization: A Skeptical View of Information Fiduciaries
As readers of this blog know, Jack Balkin has been developing a theory of “information fiduciaries” for the past five years or so. The theory is motivated by the observation that ordinary people are enormously vulnerable to and dependent on the leading online platforms—Facebook, Google, Twitter, Uber, and the like. To mitigate this vulnerability and ensure these companies do not betray the trust people place in them, Balkin urges that we draw on principles of fiduciary obligation. Just as the law imposes special duties of care, confidentiality, and loyalty on doctors, lawyers, acc... more »
If Every Debate About US Interventionism Was About Godzilla Instead
Person A: Wow, things are looking really bad in Venezuela right now. Person B: Yeah. Person A: All that poverty and unrest! Person B: I know, it’s terrible. Person A: You know what we should do? Person B: Please don’t say send in Godzilla. Person […]
At Least We Have Hope Now She Won't Be Breeding Any Little Leftist Idiots
Between adjusting her britches and wielding a large knife while discussing why she believes her little commie Green New Deal that has been called impractical by some and laughed at by others is so important during an Instagram live from her new swanky DC apartment on Sunday, Alexandra Ocashew-Cortex questioned whether people should just stop having children because of climate change. “This idea that I’ve been working on this for x-amount of years, um, it’s like not good enough. Like we need a universal sense of urgency and people are like trying to introduce watered-down proposals... more »
"Who Wins (and Who Loses) the Donald’s Battles?"
*"Who Wins (and Who Loses) the Donald’s Battles?"* by David Stockman "There are roads which must not be followed, armies which must not be attacked, towns which must not be besieged, positions which must not be contested, commands of the sovereign which must not be obeyed." – Sun Tzu, "The Art of War" (~5th century B.C.) "This is the Great Disruptor at war. He’s engaged on multiple fronts, most of them of his own making. It so happens that four of them have to do with the American economy. And there will be zero good outcomes from the strategies and tactics the Donald’s chosen to us... more »
Former Mexican president Fox appointed to board of marijuana infrastructure firm
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox has expanded his participation in the global legal cannabis industry, joining the board of directors for Denver-based Helix TCS. This is at least the second appointment to a cannabis company board for Fox, who in July joined the Khiron Life Sciences board of directors. Fox will serve as a strategic […] Former Mexican president Fox appointed to board of marijuana infrastructure firm is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs delays vote on WHO cannabis recommendations
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will not vote on the World Health Organization’s cannabis recommendations at its March session in Vienna. That news comes after the release of the recommendations, which had been expected in December, was delayed. The proposal, made by the World Health Organization’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence, could have […] UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs delays vote on WHO cannabis recommendations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Adult-use marijuana advances in New Mexico as House panel OKs legalization bill
Recreational cannabis legalization appears to be gathering steam in New Mexico under a Democratic-controlled Legislature and a new governor who supports recreational MJ if there are adequate safeguards. A house panel voted 7-3 to send a recreational marijuana measure to the full House, the first time that’s happened in the state’s history, according to the […] Adult-use marijuana advances in New Mexico as House panel OKs legalization bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Forbes Retracts Attack on Paper Showing Link Between Glyphosate and Cancer
Forbes has pulled an article by Geoffrey Kabat attacking the new meta-analysis confirming a link between glyphosate and a type of cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), GM Watch reported. Source: GMWatch By Jonathan Matthews The American business magazine, most famous for its Forbes 400 rich list, has long been the platform of choice for defending Monsanto’s products and attacking the […] The post Forbes Retracts Attack on Paper Showing Link Between Glyphosate and Cancer appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Usury – Money ignorance
Usury is charging interest on money loans and a practice condemned by Christianity, Islam but definitely not under Judaic tradition. Money is the intermediary item of exchange in a market economy. It is a good preferred by both sellers and … Continue reading →
Authorities: Kraft Visited Parlor for Sex on Day of AFC Game
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft visited a Florida massage parlor for sex acts the night before and the morning of last month's AFC Championship Game.
Was Bernie Sanders Arrested for Throwing Eggs at Civil Rights Protesters?
A politically dubious Facebook page attempted to put Senator Bernie Sanders on the wrong side of history.
Ex-Campaign Worker for Trump Sues Over Unwanted Kiss Claim
The lawsuit, first reported by The Washington Post, seeks unspecified money damages and an order preventing the president from "grabbing, kissing or otherwise assaulting or harassing women without prior express consent."
Dip into The Future
*Robots will Win (*domo arigato*)* Over the past century, humankind has managed to turn the uncontrollable forces of nature—namely famine, plague, and war—into manageable challenges. Today more people die from eating too much than from eating too little; more people die from old age than from infectious diseases; and more people commit suicide than are killed by soldiers, terrorists, and criminals combined. robot envy? Self-driving automobiles and trucks will revolutionize the supply chain. It's amazing now, but it will be even more amazing without people involved in it. Science f...more »
Child Sex Trafficking Through “Child Protection” Services Used by the Rich and Powerful?
The majority of children recruited into the child sex-trafficking slave trade come through foster care, where state "Child Protection" child welfare agencies place children who have been removed from their homes. It is estimated that the revenue generated through illegal child sex trafficking far exceeds revenue from illegal drugs and guns. The problems of foster care being used to traffick children into the sex trade have been well documented. A recent report out of WJAC in Pennsylvania, for example, reports that 60% of sex, human trafficking victims were once involved in the fost... more »
Trump Threatens a Second Embargo of Cuba
The Trump administration is threatening to unleash a flood of lawsuits involving Cuba, which no U.S. president has ever done. It has set a deadline of March 2 to announce whether it will create, in the words of the National Lawyers Guild, “a second embargo” of Cuba — “one that would be very difficult to dismantle... Read more »
Iran Claims To Have Infiltrated The U.S. Command Center Responsible For Flying Drones Over Syria And Iraq
*Washington Free Beacon:** Iran Claims Infiltration of U.S. Command Center, Commandeers Drones* Iranian military leaders disclosed on Thursday that their intelligence operatives had infiltrated a U.S. Army Command Center and commandeered control of several American drones flying through Syria and Iraq. Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Aerospace Force, released information and photographic evidence that Iran claims as proof it was able to take control of several U.S. drones. This would not be the first time Iran commandeered... more »
Bodies of two boys, 3 and 5, found in Townsville river after desperate search
Just In - 7 hours ago
The bodies of two brothers are found in Townsville's Ross River after an overnight search involving more than 100 people and a helicopter. Police say the children were seen swimming in the river.
Nursing Leader and Researcher Keeps Patients First
What excites Dr. Cindy L. Munro about health care and the field of nursing today is not only the caliber of people who are choosing to enter health care professions, but also the shift in practitioners’ approach that emphasizes health and the prevention of problems, she says.
College of New Rochelle ‘Unlikely’ To Stay Open, Citing Financial Struggles
Officials from the College of New Rochelle (CNR) have announced that the college will likely shut down by the end of the summer after experiencing years of financial struggle since a budget crisis surfaced in 2016. The private Catholic college was reportedly in discussion with an anonymous educational institution over a potential partnership, however a […]
R. Kelly: We All Knew That He Was Coming to the Other Side of the Tracks
For most of us women, R. Kelly is not and will never be our perpetrator. Our perpetrators are police officers, soldiers, politicians, doctors, clergy, coaches, schoolteachers, counselors and even our own brothers, uncles, grandfathers and fathers. Men who claimed to love us. Men we trusted. We, African-American and Black women, want the same thorough, unrelenting and ruthless pursuit of justice that R. Kelly currently faces from the media and public for those of our perpetrators who are not as famous, rich and Black.
The College of New Jersey Opens Food Pantry for Food Insecure Students
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has launched the opening of a food pantry for students who may be experiencing food insecurity. Colleges and universities across the country have previously launched similar food pantries in the past few years to help combat the epidemic. TCNJ’s new food pantry will also open to the surrounding community. […]
Dr. Suresh Garimella Named Next President of University of Vermont
The University of Vermont (UVM) has named Dr. Suresh Garimella, executive vice president for research and partnerships at Purdue University, as its 27th president, effective July 1. “I am deeply honored to be selected the University of Vermont’s next president,” said Garimella, who is also the Goodson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue. “I […]
Thoughts on Jussie Smollett for My Diversity and Media Class
When you teach a course called “Diversity in Media”, Jussie Smollett provided one heck of a teachable moment.
Melbourne police breakthrough in cold case gangland murder of 'forgotten gangster'
Just In - 7 hours ago
Victorian detectives investigating the cold case murder of "forgotten gangster" Willie Thompson release a composite image of a man they believe may hold clues to solving the fatal shooting.
R Kelly pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges
Just In - 7 hours ago
Grammy-winning R&B singer R Kelly pleads not guilty in a Chicago courtroom to charges that he sexually assaulted three teenage girls and a woman in alleged incidents dating back to 1998.
Designs complete: World's biggest telescope to be constructed in Australia's outback
Scientists and engineers have reached a major milestone by completing important designs for world's biggest radio telescope, based in Western Australia.
Dan Murphy's Northern Territory saga reaches final hurdles before decision
A "watershed inquiry" into whether or not liquor giant Dan Murphy's should be allowed to open its first store in the Northern Territory will today hear from those most vehemently opposed to the plan.
Emergencies Do Not Trump the Constitution
[image: emergencies-do-not-trump-the-constitution] President Trump’s emergency declaration is not just an end run around Congress. It is an end run around the Constitution.
Customs and Border Protection Working on Upgrading Border Wall in San Diego
[image: customs-and-border-protection-working-on-upgrading-border-wall-in-san-diego] U.S. Customs and Border Protection is beginning construction on the San Diego Secondary Project to improve the deficient barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hidden Group Blackmails Big Energy to Go Green
[image: hidden-group-blackmails-big-energy-to-go-green] Doing business the Al Capone way: One gets better agreement with a smile and a gun rather than just a smile.
A Report On Energy Balancing And Attraction Relative To Electromagnetic Frequencies
By Catherine J. Frompovich As a now-retired former healthcare professional, but continuing-to-write researcher and journalist, I candidly have to admit I have seen an unbelievable,... more »
Obituary: Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr. (1922–2019)
*This obituary was originally published by EIR magazine.* Lyndon H. LaRouche, Jr., the American economist and statesman who compiled, between 1957 and 2007, the most accurate record of economic forecasting in the world, passed away on February 12, 2019. The author of thousands of articles and over 100 books and book-length pamphlets and strategic studies, LaRouche was one of the most controversial political figures in all of American history. One reason for this was LaRouche’s proud, vigorous, and enduring Presidential campaign, 1976–2004, to re-establish American Constitutional ... more »
Iran's Foreign Minister Has Resigned
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif waves after a plenary session at the United Nations building in Vienna, Austria, July 14, 2015. REUTERS *Haaretz/AP/Reuters*: *Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Announces Resignation* 'I am apologizing to you for all the shortcomings,' Zarif writes on Instagram. Iran's state-run news agency confirms resignation Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stepped down on Monday, announcing his resignation on Instagram. "I am apologizing to you for all the shortcomings ... in the past years during my time as foreign minister ... I thank ... more »
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Claim To Have Foiled A Plot To Sabotage Its Missile Program
Iranian ballistic missile. Reuters *Al Jazeera: **Iran's Guards: 'enemies' trying to sabotage missiles* *Iran's Revolutionary Guards say foes tried to 'sabotage' missiles to make them 'explode in mid-air' but say plot failed.* The Revolutionary Guards on Sunday accused "enemies" of Iran of trying to sabotage the country's missiles so that they would "explode midair" but said the bid was foiled. "They tried as best as they could to sabotage a small part which we import so that our missiles would not reach their target and explode midair," Fars news agency reported, quoting the Guar... more »
Is Climate Change Denial An Impeachable Offense?
*"President" Gas* House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler was the ranking member of the committee but he didn't have a free shot at the chair when the Democrats won back the House. Pelosi ally Zoe Lofgren is the number 2 most senior Democrat on the committee and she decided to play "a woman should have this position" card. In a case like that, the House Steering and Policy decides with the guidance of the top Democrat in the House. In other words, Pelosi makes the decision. She knew it had to be Nadler. She just wanted one thing out of him: she'd call the shots, especially on i...more »
Ringed and bearded seals, still listed as ‘threatened’, are still doing really well
Originally posted on polarbearscience: This isn’t news but it’s good to hear it again, this time from the mouth of one of the biologists who collects the data: against all odds, the primary prey species of polar bears are doing spectacularly well. According to leading seal biologist Lori Quakenbush of Alaska Department of Fish and…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 55 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Why astronauts can struggle to drive a car after a space mission
They are the most highly-trained pilots in the world, but six months in space reduces astronauts' driving skills to that of an L-plater.
This is how Sydney's toll road network stacks up against other cities
It will bring NSW voters little comfort to know that transport experts have given Sydney the dubious honour of having the most extensive — and expensive — urban toll road network in the world.
Analysis: Hidding's departure another blow to Hodgman Liberals
The resignations of Rene Hidding and Adam Brooks cap off a year that should have been sweet for a re-elected government — instead, the Liberals lurch from headline to headline, writes Ellen Coulter.
Can 'dead' bluebottles sting you?
Popping dried out, 'dead' bluebottles may be a fun beach tradition but can these intriguing, colourful creatures still sting you or your pet?
The big issues for young regional Australians
Climate change, drugs and mental health — what do the next generation think are the most pressing issues facing regional Australians?
Meet the Aussie politician who thinks voting is a crime
Just In - 8 hours ago
A recreational pilot, a football player, and a former crop duster. A man with outstanding fines for not voting at the federal election. At 82, Ben Buckley isn't your average local politician.
Homeschooling numbers in WA grow 65 per cent in five years
Just In - 8 hours ago
Parents across the country are opting out of traditional education for a host of reasons including bullying, and to provide personalised tuition for gifted students and children with sensory processing disorders.
Fact Check: Does Labor's capital gains tax policy mostly hurt people earning less than $80,000?
Just In - 8 hours ago
Did 60 per cent of taxpayers who declared a capital gain have a taxable incomes of less than $80,000? And is it reasonable to suggest the policy will mostly hurt those on low-to-mid incomes? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
Bodies of two boys, 3 and 5, found in Townsville river after desperate search
Just In - 8 hours ago
The bodies of the brothers are found in Townsville's Ross River after an overnight search involving more than 100 people and a helicopter. Police say they had been seen swimming in the river.
'He was a con': Pensioner fears losing thousands as building industry warns of dodgy tradies
An aged pensioner fears she has been scammed out of thousands of dollars as the building industry says unlicensed tradies continue to be a problem across the country.
Money over motorcycles: Police bust bikie gang myths
If you hear the term "bikie" and picture an outlaw living free on a Harley Davidson, police say you've got an outdated perception. Modern bikies, they say, are more interested in meth and money than motorcycles.
What's inside a black hole?
Just In - 8 hours ago
OK, sure, if you go too close to a black hole you can never get out again. But when it comes down to it, black holes are not as menacing as their reputation suggests, explains Professor Tamara Davis.
Devil poo fossils found on the mainland spark hope for their successful return
More than 3,000 years after Tasmanian devils disappeared off the mainland, evidence of how they co-existed with other animals has been unearthed in fossilised poo.
Australian basketball needs sustained growth if it's to be truly successful
Australia basketball is riding a wave of renewed interest at the moment but increased popularity will mean little if the sport does not grow further at the domestic level, writes Richard Hinds.
The crazy brave ideas to save the world from global warming
They sound like science fiction, but radical remedies to slow global warming are on the way. Foreign Correspondent's Eric Campbell goes in search of brave ideas to save the world.
'He's squibbed it': Hayne's report left bankers perplexed but relieved
Banking, super and insurance lobbyists went into the stakeholder royal commission lock-up braced for the worst, but soon relaxed when they realised they'd dodged a bullet, writes Stephen Long.
Chinese national security and the 'three warfares': How Beijing decides who or what to target
While many superpowers seek to export their influence overseas for self-interest, there lies a fundamental difference to the motivations behind China's assertiveness, as detailed in the country's laws and fine print.
Government contacts Facebook over mysterious political ads
Internal documents obtained by the ABC reveal the Australian Electoral Commission's concerns over who was responsible for sponsored political ads on Facebook and the social media giant's refusal to provide requested details.
Inside the hidden world of private security company deals
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In the world of private security, enormous contracts are often awarded to companies through procurement processes with minimal due diligence. So how did a tiny, unknown company win $423 million in government contracts?
All the things you have wrong about millennials, starting with their age
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Muffin Break general manager Natalie Brennan sparked a social media backlash by suggesting "entitled" millennials aren't willing to work for free. Is she right or wrong?
Sophie loves her western Sydney life — this is why she's leaving
Sophie Coombes loves her Penrith life, but after 10 years in Sydney's west she says the rising temperatures are making life "unbearable", with a lack of shade meaning she can't leave the house until 5:00pm.
Marco Rubio Sends ‘Bloody Gaddafi’ Tweet, ‘High on Imperialism’ and Still on Twitter
*21WIRE + Antiwar.com* | 'Little Marco' Rubio is running around like a cowboy threatening people in Venezuela.
Iran Claims It Made A Successful Submarine Missile Launch
Persian Gulf War Games: Iran Successfully Fires Missile from Submarine for First Time pic.twitter.com/XQipaMvWuy — Fars News Agency (@EnglishFars) February 24, 2019 *Reuters:* *Iran says it made successful submarine missile launch in Gulf war games* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran successfully tested a cruise missile on Sunday during naval exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported, at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. Tehran has in the past threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping route at the mouth of the Gulf, in retaliation for... more »
FDA unveils new strategy to improve detection of unsafe imported foods
Enhanced inspections at U.S. ports of entry and foreign food facilities, as well as the use of its mandatory recall authority, are part of a new strategy designed by the FDA to improve its oversight of imported foods. “… the U.S. imports about 15 percent of its overall food supply from more than 200 countries... The post FDA unveils new strategy to improve detection of unsafe imported foods appeared first on Food Safety News. Continue Reading
Stealth F-22s and J-20s Are Old: 6th Generation Fighters May Come with Lasers and Mor
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Drone fighter jets, hypersonic attack planes, artificial intelligence, lasers, electronic warfare and sensors: all areas of current technological exploration for the Air Force as it begins early prototyping for a new, 6th-Generation fighter jet to emerge in the 2030s and 2040s. *Fighter-jet launched laser weapons, expected to be operational by the mid 2020s, are of course part of the planning for 6th-Generation fighters. * Drone fighter jets, hypersonic attack planes, artificial intelligence, lasers, electronic warfare and sensors woven into the fuselag... more »
What’s Next for Venezuela?
*Eric Farnsworth* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The citizens of Caracas face unpleasant choices. Scenes of destruction and despair were on full display worldwide over the weekend as the Maduro regime used force to deny entry into Venezuela of desperately needed humanitarian assistance, leading to increasing speculation about what comes next. Or, rather, will the United States invade Venezuela to topple the despotic regime that has ruined Latin America’s once-wealthiest economy and created Latin America’s worst humanitarian crisis in many years. The threat of invasion has... more »
43 Years in the Making: The U.S. Coast Guard Finally Gets New Icebreakers
*David Axe* *Security, * Politics nearly scuttled the effort. Forty-three years after commissioning its only current heavy icebreaker, the U.S. Coast Guard finally is getting two new icebreakers. The January 2019 spending bill that Congress negotiated to end the 35-day partial shutdown of the federal government *includes* $655 million for the first icebreaker and an additional $20 million for long-lead components for a second icebreaker. Politically-motivated maneuvers by Congress and the Trump administration repeatedly threatened the icebreaker acquisition. In early 2019 the C... more »
Stealth Strike: The Marines' Version of the F-35 Flew More Than 100 Combat Sorties
*Task and Purpose, Jeff Schogol* *Security, * F-35Bs flew more than 100 combat sorties against the Taliban and ISIS while deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, said Lt. Col. Kyle Shoop, commander of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211. As it returns from its first combat deployment, the Marines' version of the F-35 is no longer a baby-faced boot. F-35Bs flew more than 100 combat sorties against the Taliban and ISIS while deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex, said Lt. Col. Kyle Shoop, commander of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211. "We overall su... more »
Stealth F-35s and Lasers: How America Could Destroy a Nuclear Missile
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The idea would be to use F-35 weapons and sensors to detect or destroy an ICBM launch during its initial “boost” phase of upward flight toward the boundary of the earth’s atmosphere. *Destroying ICBMs is something quite different than tracking or intercepting a short or medium range ballistic missile. The F-35 is already developed in this capacity; the F-35 has been tested as an aerial node for the Navy’s Naval Integrated Fire Control - Counter Air system.* *Washington, DC-*The Pentagon is working with industry to explore the possibility that bomb, mis... more »
President Trump Remarks During Business Session With State Governors…
Prior to departing for Hanoi, Vietnam, President Trump delivered breakfast remarks to an assembly of our nations governors. [Video and Transcript below] POTUS is confidently on top of his game; and the humor is priceless. For those who have followed … Continue reading →
The Trump Doctrine…
President Trump has been executing a foreign policy, a clear doctrine of sorts, where national security is achieved by leveraging U.S. economic power. It is a fundamental shift in approaching both allies and adversaries; summarized within the oft repeated phrase: … Continue reading →
Do not stray from your attunement; Hear then the fire of my voice.
To All Who Embrace the Spirit of Non-Condemnation in Morya’s Name, * As* you know, dear ladies and gentlemen, the various expressions of Life are infinite in their manifestations above and below. Unfortunately for all concerned, all too many of those which manifest in this appearance world are totally unlike their original divine pattern of perfection. It has been said that those who live in glass houses should throw no stones. And yet since so very few unascended beings are wholly without fault or shadow of a discordant nature, do they not all alike live in glass houses and are t... more »
"Oscar Bytes"
*"Oscar Bytes"* by James Howard Kunstler "I like to keep up with the Academy awards to see just how much Hollywood has lost its mind from year to year. And since America is marinated in the juices of Hollywood, it’s a nice Rorschach test for the mysterious tendings of our nation. By the way, I got in a late screening of "Black Panther" the night before. It’s about the techno-metropolis of Wakanda hidden deep in the African jungle lo these many centuries. (Who knew?) The elite of that utopia travel the world in flying saucers. When trouble turns up, what weapons do they reach for?... more »
Results From Cuba's Referendum On Its New Constitution To Be Announced Today
*Reuters: **Cubans appear to ratify new socialist constitution* HAVANA, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Cubans appear to have overwhelmingly ratified a new constitution that enshrines the one-party socialist system as irrevocable while instituting modest economic and social changes. Results from Sunday's constitutional referendum, which saw over 80 percent of the 8.7 million electorate cast ballots, were expected Monday afternoon. There are no exit polls in Cuba, but citizens could observe the count after the polls closed in their neighborhoods. Cuba's best-known dissident and pioneer blogger,... more »
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