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Freshmen With "F" Graded Voting Records... Already
*Don't Shoot! by Nancy Ohanian* Yesterday, the House Dems passed the second of two gun control bills. This one, Jim Clyburn's Enhanced Background Checks Act (H.R.1112), had a little closer margin of victory, just 228-198. Seven Republicans voted with the Democrats against more endless slaughter of children and 3 Democrats voted for more endless slaughter of children: *•* Anthony Brindisi (Blue Dog-NY) *•* Jared Golden (ME) *•* Collin Peterson (Blue Dog-MN) There would have been an actual reason for progressive Democrats to vote against this bill, but that isn't why Brindisi and Pe... more »
Why Did They Try to Bury This Sci-Fi Film?
By Truthstream Media This movie had big stars, it foretold virtual reality, and the director of the film worked on the special effects for 2001:... more »
Gallop Poll Shows How Americans And Russians View Each Other
People walk in Red Square during heavy snowfall in Moscow, Russia, Jan 27, 2019. *VOA: **Polls Show Americans, Russians Have Evolving Views of Each Other * ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA — Americans’ views of Russia have plummeted to levels not seen since the collapse of the Soviet Union, according to a newly released survey by the U.S.-based Gallup polling center. The data say 52 percent of Americans see Russian military power as a direct threat to U.S. vital interests, and that a third identify Russia as the United States' arch rival, thereby displacing North Korea from the top position... more »
Arizona state lawmaker: Mandatory vaccines are communist, explains she has vaccine injured child
An Arizona state lawmaker said this week that state-mandated vaccines are a communist value. State Rep. Kelly Townsend (R), in a lengthy Facebook post on Thursday, warned that measles outbreaks are going to result in Arizonans having to “give up our liberty, the very sovereignty of our body.” “I read yesterday that the idea is […] The post Arizona state lawmaker: Mandatory vaccines are communist, explains she has vaccine injured child appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: Mere hours after House Rep Schiff writes letter to Amazon’s founder about vaccine content, docus like VAXXED are removed from site
Amazon has apparently started removing vaccine documentaries from its Amazon Prime Video streaming service that question the current schedule. The move came just mere hours after Rep. Adam Schiff wrote an open letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, saying he is concerned “that Amazon is surfacing and recommending” anti-vaccination books and movies. Anti-vaccine movies that were previously […] The post CNN: Mere hours after House Rep Schiff writes letter to Amazon’s founder about vaccine content, docus like VAXXED are removed from site appeared first on Health Nut News.
Firepower: The Army Tested a Helicopter Shotgun with an Amazing 1,200 Barrels
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Roland Hale] Can we say overkill? At the touch of a button, a crew member could fire more than a thousand rounds in 10 seconds in a 40-degree arc in front of the helicopter. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* While a fixture on the modern battlefield, helicopters are especially vulnerable when hovering low to the ground and dropping off troops. For almost 60 years, the U.S. Army and other services have tried out different weapons to protect choppers as they land and take back off again. Some of these ideas ... more »
Report: Number Of All-Out Wars In Decline, Limited Wars On The Rise
A man rides a vehicle near damaged buildings in the northern Syrian town of al-Bab, Syria, February 28, 2017. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi *DW: **German institute: Number of all-out wars in decline, limited wars on the rise* The number of all-out wars decreased from 20 in 2017 to 16 in 2018, according to the Heidelberg-based researchers. The number of so-called "limited wars," however, surged from 16 to 24. The "Conflict Barometer" published by Heidelberg University's Institute for International Conflict Research (HIIK) identified only nine former conflicts as being settled or becoming i... more »
Rare Sea Creature Washes Ashore in Southern California
A 7-foot sea creature that washed ashore in Southern California has been identified as a hoodwinker sunfish, a recently identified rare species thought to live in the Southern Hemisphere.
Hobart sets new record for hottest March day ever in Tasmania
Hobart smashes the previous March high for Tasmania of 38 degrees Celsius, climbing to 38.8C by 2:00pm.
Pilot who lied about licence discovered after 'some strange turns' over Swiss Alps
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A South African Airlines pilot had reportedly dodged promotions over worries it would require a thorough examination of his advanced flying credentials, which did not exist.
Woman who died with rare bone disease finds 'forever home' in museum exhibit
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It was Carol Orzel's dying wish for her skeleton to be displayed at the Mutter Museum in Philadelphia so others could learn about her rare bone disease, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.
Shocker: “Humanitarian Aid” Stunt Used To Escalate Against Venezuela
So, you might want to sit down for this, but believe it or not it appears that the US government is using the fallout from its “humanitarian aid” performance to justify further sanctions against the Venezuelan government. I know, I know. I’m just as shocked […]
Bye Bye Privacy with 5G
RT America Published on Mar 1, 2019 Remote surgeries, autonomous vehicles, smart-city energy grids and the coming “internet of things” all depend upon the deployment of 5G infrastructure. RT America’s Michele Greenstein reports for the News with Rick Sanchez on the perils of much-lauded 5G wireless technology. end
US Government Intent on Grabbing Venezuela’s Oil: Scholar
PressTV Published on Mar 1, 2019 The United States is attempting to overthrow the Venezuelan government by force and grab the country’s oil which is the richest reserves in the world, an American writer and academic says. end
Germany Starts to Pull Away from U.S. Orbit, And Towards Eurasia
The Duran Published on Mar 1, 2019 The Duran – News in Review – Episode 185. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the Munich Security Conference, and Angela Merkel’s stunning defiance of Mike Pence, after the United States Vice President urged Germany to cease its economic activities with Russia and China, starting with Nord Stream […]
Satanists Call Forth the Devil in Celebration of ‘Black Mass’
RT Published on Mar 1, 2019 The annual ‘Black Mass’ ceremony was held in the dark hours at a satanist gathering in Catemaco, Mexico, where worshippers carried out a series of rituals, including dancing in front of burning pentagrams to call forth the devil. end
Israeli Govt Not Interested in Peace with Palestinians – Ex-Israeli Domestic Intel Chief
RT Published on Mar 1, 2019 Are the prospects of lasting peace fading? This time, we ask Admiral Ami Ayalon, the former head of Shin Bet security service and commander-in-chief of the Israeli Navy. end
Report: ‘Deal of Century’ Not to Include Palestinian State with Jerusalem as Its Capital
Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ is a Zionist SCAM. It is drafted by Zionist Jews to serve Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit. The basic idea is to make it such that the Palestinians will definitely reject it and then blame them for destroying the ‘peace’ efforts. What is interesting is not the official statements, […]
US Arming ‘Liberation Army’ in Colombia to Invade Venezuela – Envoy to UN
US Arming ‘Liberation Army’ in Colombia to Invade Venezuela – Envoy to UN by https://sputniknews.com/ UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Venezuelan Ambassador to the UN Samuel Moncada told reporters the United States is arming Venezuelan deserters to form a so-called liberation army to invade the country. – “From the Colombian territory… they are arming so-called the […]
Lies America’s News-Media Tell
Lies America’s News-Media Tell by ERIC ZUESSE, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ Here are America’s recent targets for regime-change (against which have been used economic sanctions, invasion, and enormous destruction) — and all of them are nations that never invaded nor threatened to invade America: – Iraq 2003, Libya 2011, Syria 2011-2018, Yemen 2015-now, Ukraine 2014, and Venezuela 2017-now. […]
PURE EVIL: Here Are the Democrat Presidential Candidates Who Just Voted to Support Doctors Killing Babies Who Survive Abortion
PURE EVIL: Here Are the Democrat Presidential Candidates Who Just Voted to Support Doctors Killing Babies who Survive Abortion by Cristina Laila, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Satan’s party. Monday evening Senate Democrats once again blocked a measure that would prohibit infanticide. – Senators voted 53-44 on a bill from Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) that would penalize doctors who […]
UFOs, YouTube & The Alien Deception — Are There Really “Aliens” from Outer Space?
IMO, this is all part of the endtimes 2 Thess 2:9-12 deception, psyop. It is to prepare the sheeple for the Satanic ALIEN invasion HOAX! These beings are NOT Aliens but are fallen angels, fallen spiritual beings and the Nephilim. – There are 2 aspects to this Satanic Deception: the Good Aliens HOAX and the […]
US Has No Funds for Infrastructure, But Plenty for Empire, Wars
RT America Published on Feb 27, 2019 Despite the great wealth of the United States, its efforts to maintain its own roads has been sadly lacking. The capital city of Washington, DC is riddled with potholes – some mere blocks from the White House – which have damaged vehicles and injured drivers. RT America’s Rachel […]
Disintegrating Capitalism
Through a series of media links I discovered Hanappi's discussion of disintegating capitalism: Gerhard Hanappi (2019). From Integrated Capitalism to Disintegrating Capitalism. Scenarios of a Third World War Vienna Institute for Political Economy Research – VIPER 7 January 2019 MPRA Paper No. 91397, posted 12 January 2019 22:54 UTC https://mpra.ub.uni-muenchen.de/91397/ After the deep economic crisis of 2008 a turning point towards authoritarian governance of capitalism - in particular in the USA - is evident. Since this type of new nationalist authoritarian capitalism destroys g... more »
Record Snowfall in Montana
All-time daily snowfall record for any day of any year. Missoula broke its daily snowfall record with 8.6 inches, more than the 8 inches recorded in one day in 1917, according to the National Weather Service. But the “big winners” were in the Bitterroot: Stevensville saw 26 inches (more than 60 cm), Hamilton 25 inches, ... Read moreRecord Snowfall in Montana The post Record Snowfall in Montana appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Lamborghini abandoned in ditch owned by 'calmest guy in the world'
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A $500,000 sports car found in a ditch in north London early Friday morning turns out to be owned by a bitcoin investor, who laughed off the incident the next day as his car was towed to safety.
Man dies five weeks after Sydney dog attack
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A man attacked by two dogs in Sydney's west more than a month ago dies in hospital, as figures reveal an increase in attack incidents across NSW.
Man charged over alleged $12m bogus property investment scheme
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A 54-year-old man from the Gold Coast is charged with fraud over an alleged global investment scam worth almost $12 million, after being extradited from New Zealand.
Jellyfish expert warns of 'vicious' fish farm bloom cycle
A world-leading jellyfish expert says aquaculture could be making rapid jellyfish population increases worse, causing fish deaths and hitting farmers' profits.
Dean Baker at Middlebury Institute of International Studies I
On Wednesday evening I attended a talk given by Dean Baker at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS). You might think it’s in Middlebury, Vermont. It’s not. It’s in Monterey, California. Dean is co-founder of the Center for Economic Policy Research. His topic was “Health Care and the Future of the National Deficit.” In […] The post Dean Baker at Middlebury Institute of International Studies I appeared first on Econlib.
GERMAN STUDY CONFIRMS VACCINE-FREE CHILDREN HEALTHIER THAN VACCINATED CHILDREN
ERMAN STUDY CONFIRMS VACCINE-FREE CHILDREN HEALTHIER THAN VACCINATED CHILDREN! Impfen macht krank! – Vaccines promote ill-health! – Angelika Kögel-Schautz 15 July 2009 Translated from the original German webpage by Erwin Alber Official study shows that vaccines make children sick! Vaccinated children and youths have considerably more allergies, suffer more often from developmental disorders such as hyperactivity and have […] The post GERMAN STUDY CONFIRMS VACCINE-FREE CHILDREN HEALTHIER THAN VACCINATED CHILDREN appeared first on Health Nut News.
Non-Compliant Democrats: Speaker Pelosi Wants To Change Rules, AOC Wants Activists to Target Them…
On Wednesday House Democrats organized a voted for legislation to increase federal background checks for gun purchases. House minority republicans offered a ‘motion to recommit‘ adding a minority amendment provision requiring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to be notified if … Continue reading →
Is the Air Force Killing the F-22 Raptor?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Wasting away thanks to poor management? *Pilots also can't train because they are tasked with homeland security, even though air defense is a mission that could be handled by other aircraft.* Poor U.S. Air Force organization and management have contributed to problems with the F-22 Raptor fighter, according to a new Government Accountability Office audit. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* F-22 availability, already diminished by maintenance problems endemic to the complex and finicky stealth fighter, has been further reduced by the small s... more »
Friday Evening Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Kate Aronoff highlights the lack of realism on the part of "adult" politicians demanding that the existential threat of climate breakdown be met with a grossly insufficient response. And Anders Fremstad and Mark Paul write about the dangers of an ideology of climate inaction: Climate wonks regularly warn that “business as usual” cannot avert climate change. But, while that is true, the phrase itself betrays a neoliberal obsession with making “business” fit for purpose – a tweak here, a nudge there – as if citizens were merely passive subjects of ... more »
Families of Texas Church Shooting Victims Sue Gun Retailer
The lawsuit alleges Academy Sports & Outdoors illegally sold the assault-style rifle, high-capacity magazine and ammunition to Devin Kelley.
Walmart Ad Featuring Same-Sex Couple Sparks Complaints from Anti-Gay Group
"It's clear that Walmart is on the path of elevating homosexual relationships to the same level as the male-female model of marriage," AFA president Tim Wildmon wrote.
The Daily Brief 2019-02-28
This is a summary of 35 AMN articles on the following subjects: India, Pakistan, Idlib, Syria, Turkey, Israel, Putin, Afrin, Aleppo, Kurds, Russia, Gaza, Palestine, Iran, Afghanistan, China, North_Korea, Trump, Houthi, Saada, Saudi, Yemen, ISIS, Assad, IRGC, Soleimani, Hama, SDF, Baghdadi, Iraq, Kashmir, US, HTS, Netanyahu, Baghouz, Mhardeh. We have changed our format from posting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
India’s MiG-21 upgraded by Russia equal to Pakistan’s F-16: analyst
India’s MiG-21 fighter upgraded by Russia possesses combat capabilities identical to those of the F-16 of Pakistan’s Air Force, the editor-in-chief of National Defense magazine, Igor Korotchenko, said about recent clashes involving these planes. An air fight between the planes of the two types occurred on the Indian-Pakistani border on February 28. At least one […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Kurdish group carries out deadly ambush against Turkish-backed rebels in east Aleppo (VIDEO)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Afrin Liberation Forces carried out a deadly ambush against a group of Turkish-backed rebels in the eastern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate this week. According to the Hawar News Agency, the Afrin Liberation Forces carried out the ambush against the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) troops by detonating […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Misunderstanding Trump’s “Failed” Hanoi Summit
*Graham Allison* *North Korea, East Asia* To understand the value of the Hanoi Summit, remember what occurred between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in Reykjavik. The press has universally declared this week’s summit between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam a “failure.” From the headlines of the *New York Times* and *Washington Post* to the Blob, Trump has been indicted for diplomatic malpractice. As Richard Haass summarized the matter: “The Hanoi summit showed the dangers of a president who over-personalizes diplomacy.” If this were just an... more »
Let’s Talk About the Black Abortion Rate
“As Jason Riley, who is black, tells us, “In New York City, thousands more black babies are aborted each year than born alive.” Only the likes of a Gov. Cuomo or Planned Parenthood/NARAL could calmly brush aside what many black leaders over the years have denounced. Riley reminds readers of historical truths only a tiny fraction would know: *When the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade in 1973, polling showed that blacks were less likely than whites to support abortion. Sixties-era civil rights activists like Fannie Lou Hamer and Whitney Young had denounced the procedure as a form o... more »
Colorado appears ready to open cannabis markets to outside investors
Colorado’s $1.5 billion-a-year marijuana industry appears on the threshold of opening its recreational and medical markets to a potential rush of outside investors and capital, almost a year after former Gov. John Hickenlooper shot down similar legislation. Bipartisan legislation that would allow publicly held companies to both invest in and hold marijuana licenses in Colorado […] Colorado appears ready to open cannabis markets to outside investors is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
California begins taking cannabis social equity grant apps from cities, counties
California state marijuana regulators announced Friday they are accepting grant applications from cities and counties that are implementing social equity programs for local cannabis businesses. The state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) will award $10 million to qualifying jurisdictions by June 30 as part of a growing movement to repair social harms done by the […] California begins taking cannabis social equity grant apps from cities, counties is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
2015 Video Exposes “The Truth About ‘Smart’ Meters”
By B.N. Frank Like so many people in the U.S. and around the world, Activist Post writers are not fans of utility “Smart” Meters. In... more »
REPORT: US Forces Moving Tons of ‘ISIS Gold’ in Syria
*SouthFront* | Tons of gold from ISIS-held areas reportedly being transferred to the US.
UPDATE: UC Berkeley Police Arrest Suspect Zachary Greenberg for Attack on College Conservative…
The UC Berkeley Police have arrested and identified the suspect (pictured below) who was caught on camera attacking a young college conservative. According to CBS: BERKELEY (CBS SF) — A man being sought for the assault of a conservative activist … Continue reading →
One dead, two injured in shooting at Melbourne boxing tournament
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Police in Melbourne are searching for two suspects after a man was shot dead and two others were wounded in an "extremely disturbing" incident outside a boxing tournament last night.
Northern Land Council to assemble full council meeting without Minister
The Northern Land Council will assemble its full council for a "lock up" the day before a scheduled emergency meeting with the Minister for Indigenous Affairs next week, and exclude him from the first day of discussions.
Does heat help or hinder solar panels?
Despite their growing popularity, there are still some lingering misconceptions about how solar cells work, especially in conditions like this weekend's hot weather across southern Australia.
'Completely inappropriate' for university to host Fringe nightclub
Students at the University of Adelaide say their campus has been littered with beer bottles since hosting the Adelaide Fringe venue the RCC Fringe, with revellers also accused of break-ins and public urination.
Emergency warnings issued for bushfires east of Melbourne
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Victorian firefighters battle a number of out-of-control bushfires burning in the Bunyip State Park and further east at Dargo.
'I don't get flapped by these things': PM insists he's not distracted by ministerial exodus
Prime Minister Scott Morrison brushes aside the resignations of two more senior ministers, insisting the Coalition can still win the federal election in May.
Tonight's Movie Is 'Storm Over the Nile' (1955)
From *Wikipedia*: Storm Over the Nile is a 1955 film adaptation of the novel The Four Feathers, directed by Terence Young and Zoltan Korda. The film not only extensively used footage of the action scenes from the 1939 film version stretched into CinemaScope, but is a shot-for-shot, almost line-for-line remake of the earlier film, which was also directed by Korda. Several pieces of music by the original composer Miklos Rozsa were also utilised. It featured Anthony Steel, Laurence Harvey, James Robertson Justice, Mary Ure, Ian Carmichael, Michael Hordern and Christopher Lee.[2] The ... more »
Remember How The Republicans Promised Strong Growth In Return For De-Regulation And Their Tax Cuts For The Rich? That Was All Bullshit
*Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce-- failure* Wednesday we asked candidates what issues voters wanted to talk about out in the hustings. None them mention Putin-Gate and not even Trump was topping anyone's list. They wanted to discuss bread-and-butter issues that impact them and their families. *•* Audrey Denney (CA-01)- "Rural healthcare, forest health and fire prevention, and protecting Social Security are of major concern. We talk a lot about Career and Technical Education as a path to better lives and better jobs for many people. I’m often asked about solutions to our challen... more »
Isha Clarke vs Dianne Feinstein: Youthful Enthusiasm Mugged by Elitist Condescension
During a brief exchange with Senator Dianne Feinstein about a controversial viral video in which she was seen telling off a bunch of small children for making demands about climate change legislation, journalist Ryan Grim reports that the senior US lawmaker told him something very peculiar. “Feinstein told me she was surprised she went viral, because: ‘You know what somebody said to me? — I didn’t see any of this — they said anybody with a cell phone in their hand… The post Isha Clarke vs Dianne Feinstein: Youthful Enthusiasm Mugged by Elitist Condescension appeared first on The G... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 1, 2019
President Donald Trump looks on during the extended bilateral meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un in the Metropole hotel in Hanoi, February 28. REUTERS/Leah Millis *James Jay Carafano, FOX News:* *North Korea summit ends with no deal but Trump's move sent a message that matters – What will Kim do now?* The Hanoi Summit was the latest gambit in President Trump’s unprecedented diplomatic effort to negotiate away North Korea’s nuclear weapons. It concluded without a signing ceremony. That’s neither a loss nor a win for the president. There were four possible outcomes for th... more »
Lisa DeVille -- North Dakota Bill is Fear Mongering by Oil Cronies
Standing Rock Photo Rob Wilson Letter to Editor By Lisa DeVille, Mandaree, North Dakota March 1, 2019 North Dakota Senate Bill 2044 is Coordinated Effort by Oil Cronies to take away Constitutional Rights A bill intending to chill protest and rob citizens of their freedom of speech has been introduced in the North Dakota Senate this legislative session. On the
Rep. Ilhan Omar Criticized Again for Alleged Anti-Semitism
The Minnesota Democrat was appearing at a forum in Washington with Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan when she said she fears everything they say about Israel is construed as anti-Semitic because they're Muslim.
‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ Actress Katherine Helmond Dies
She was probably best known for playing Mona Robinson, Judith Light's mother on "Who's the Boss?," which also starred Tony Danza and a young Alyssa Milano.
Did Parents Sue Planned Parenthood for Child Support Over a Failed Abortion?
The couple felt they could not afford to add another child to their family.
Did a Woman Admit She Was Paid to Frame Bill Cosby With Rape?
Is there nothing the "Illuminati" elite won't do to maintain their hegemony over the entire world?
Did Michael Cohen Once Act as Hillary Clinton’s Personal Attorney?
President Donald Trump's former lawyer came under renewed scrutiny in February 2019.
Democrats Make Support for Illegal Aliens a Litmus Test
[image: why-do-democrats-make-support-for-illegal-aliens-a-litmus-test] There can be no deviation from the Left's goal of ever-increasing numbers of illegal aliens — Speaker Pelosi even threatened any Democrat members of Congress who don't toe the line.
They must come forth and be counted.
*Why*, beloved ones, the creation of a palace, a castle, a crown, a sword, the creation of anything--the precipitation of it instantly is nothing for an ascended being. We are not thrilled by precipitation. We are thrilled by perfectionment because perfectionment means that someone used the opportunity that life gave them to win their eternal freedom or to enhance that gift which was already given to them. It means that the talents which Almighty God invested them with were not covered by a napkin of a smothering consciousness but were open to the sunlight and the air and the w... more »
Musical Interlude, 1968: Paul Mauriat, “Love is Blue”; Mason Williams, "Classical Gas"
Paul Mauriat, “Love is Blue” Mason Williams, "Classical Gas"
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky's most recognizable constellations, they appear in opposite corners of the above stunning mosaic. *Click image for larger size.* The familiar Horsehead nebula appears as a dark cloud, a small silhouette notched against the long red glow at the lower left. Alnitak is the easternmost star in Orion's belt and is seen as the brightest star to the left of the Horsehead. Below Alnitak is the Flame Nebula, with clouds of bright emission and dramatic ... more »
"That's Whats Important..."
"I want you to always hold your head up and follow your dreams wherever they take you. Don't you ever listen to the people out to hurt you or make you cry. Listen to your heart and be better than them. No one gets ahead by hurting others. The only real peace anyone will ever have is the one that comes from within. Live your life on your own terms and make it a happy life. Always. That's what's important.” - Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke"Sunset"
*"Sunset"* "Slowly the west reaches for clothes of new colors which it passes to a row of ancient trees. You look, and soon these two worlds both leave you, one part climbs toward heaven, one sinks to earth, leaving you, not really belonging to either, not so helplessly dark as that house that is silent, not so unswervingly given to the eternal as that thing that turns to a star each night and climbs – leaving you (it is impossible to untangle the threads) your own life, timid and standing high and growing, so that, sometimes blocked in, sometimes reaching out, one moment your life is a s... more »
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IMPORTANT – Kudlow on China: Layered, Sequential, Sector Tariffs as Enforcement Mechanism…
Okay, now USTR Robert Lighthizer’s cautiously worded enforcement testimony starts to take on a fuller context. When Ambassador Lighthizer was testifying before the mostly decepticon House Ways and Means Committee, he started to outline his newly designed trade enforcement mechanism… … Continue reading →
Jacques Testart transhumaniste?
Ethical Technology - 5 hours ago
*Petite tribune sur les récents propos “étonnamment transhumanistes” de Jacques Testart. Et sur la triste stratégie de l’”épouvantail transhumaniste”, largement pratiquée en France.*
Predictions and Prophesies
The difference between a prediction and a prophesy is based on the former being deduced from empirical observations as a repetitive, constant or near constant physical phenomenon, while the latter has no antecedents from which a future occurence might be … Continue reading →
"Why We Are Never Truly Satisfied"
*"Why We Are Never Truly Satisfied"* by Zat Rana "Ludwig Wittgenstein was a genius like few others. Born into one of the wealthiest families of his time, he donated his fortune and instead went on to become one of the giants of 20th-century philosophy. He was commanding and passionate and, quite often, misunderstood. As his friend Georg Henrik von Wright recalled in a conversation about him: “He once said he felt as though he was writing for people who would think in a different way, breathe a different air of life, from that of present-day men.” Given that his primary subject was ... more »
Best 5 States to Avoid High Property Taxes
By Joe Jarvis Property taxes negate private property. It’s not yours if you have to pay the government every year to keep it. I’m sure... more »
There are two Russia investigations
The one you hear 24/7, and the one which is the U.S. government targeting a U.S. election. Tom Fitton and Rep. Nunes with Byron York moderator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU3e4qXy31Q&utm=
The Real Reason Why Globalists Are So Obsessed With Artificial Intelligence
Op-Ed by Brandon Smith It is nearly impossible to traverse web news or popular media today without being assaulted by vast amounts of propaganda on... more »
California’s Reservoirs Are Doing Well
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Most of the reservoir’s in California are well above the historical average percent. But, if the Pineapple Express dumps a lot of rain it could be flood time.
Amid the dimmest Sun since 1978 – a month without sunspots
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Anthony Watts / March 1, 2019 The sun today is cue-ball blank, a perfect unmarred sphere: Solar Dynamics Observatory HMI Continuum The sun has just passed an entire calendar month with no sunspots. The last time this happened, in August 2008, the sun was in the nadir of a […]
Pacific Ice Seesaw Feb. 2019
Originally posted on Science Matters: 10 Days in Pacific Arctic: The above image shows the pacific ice seesaw returning at the end of February. Bering Sea on the right was at 95% of 2018 maximum and then lost 180k km2 in ten days, now at 65 % of max. Meanwhile on the left Okhotsk Sea…
Second Coldest February (avg) Nanaimo
Originally posted on sunshine hours: It was the second coldest February in Nanaimo , BC , Canada (data from 1948) in terms of average temperature. The average was 0.05C . The coldest was 1989 when it averaged-0.03C. 2019 1989 The warmest February was 2015 and it looked like: Data courtesy weatherstats.ca and Environment and Climate…
BBC Retract Fake IPPR Extreme Weather Claims
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The BBC have been forced to retract their fake claims about extreme weather. ? Politicians and policymakers have failed to grasp the gravity of the environmental crisis facing the Earth, a report claims. The think-tank IPPR says human impacts have reached…
2018/19 Winter Only Ranks 17th Warmest On CET
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/hadobs/hadcet/ssn_HadCET_mean.txt ? ? While we’re looking at the? Central England Temperature series, let’s review the winter figures. This winter has ended up with a mean of 5.87C, compared with the 1981-2010 average of 4.49C. While being mild for the most…
"We Would Rather..."
"We would rather be ruined than changed; We would rather die in our dread Than climb the cross of the moment And let our illusions die." ~ W.H. Auden
Protests in Algeria against the endless power mechanisms of President Bouteflika
Protests in Algeria against the endless power mechanisms of President Bouteflika Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Major demonstrations have taken place in Algiers and other parts of Algeria based on the endless power mechanisms of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. This comes after it was confirmed that the ailing 81-year-old seeks to remain […]
World News Briefs -- March 1, 2019
*Al Jazeera:* *SDF launches assault on last ISIL-held area in Syria* *The SDF says an operation is underway to 'clear the last remaining pocket' of ISIL in Syria, on the Euphrates river * Syrian-Kurdish led forces are launching an assault on the last area still controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or ISIS) armed group in Syria. The "operation to clear the last remaining pocket of ISIS has just started", Mustefa Bali, the spokesman of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said in a statement on Friday. SDF fighters have been trying to seize control... more »
Bookworm says
I always worry I won’t find Stupid Leftists posters, but every week, whether it’s abortion, borders, race, gender, guns, etc. they keep outdoing themselves.
"Economic Market Snapshot 3/1/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 3/1/19”* - 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/ • "*Investing Insight:* * Don't Get Trapped At The Gates Of The Bear Market"* By Dan Denning "When Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle died at age 89 in January, Warren Buffett said that Bogle had “done more for the American investor than any man in the country.” With over $5 trillion in assets under ma... more »
SUMMARY OF THE “SWINE FLU” CRIMINAL CASE
*By Jane Burgermeister* There is evidence that shows that there presently exists an international corporate criminal syndicate that, in violation of the RICO Act (18 USC sec 1961-1969), is intent upon embarking upon a cascading event of genocide within the United States, in the UK, and in other countries around the world, most likely in Autumn 2009/Winter2010, using as their weapon an enforced program of toxic vaccines after a deliberate release of a virus to spark a pandemic could immensely profit vaccine companies. The toxic vaccinations, classified as bioweapons by the US and EU ... more »
3D printer developed for making living human ears
3D printed ears are being trialled in an Australian hospital for the first time and are aimed at helping children with congenital deformities.
Warmbier parents blast North Korean leader for son's death
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The family of an American student who died after he was jailed in North Korea rebuke US President Donald Trump's lauding of Kim Jong-un during their summit in Vietnam.
Sunscreen, fans and mushroom mulch helping grape growers hang on to vintage
South Australian wine grape growers are getting creative to protect their crops from the elements, after months of extreme weather conditions in the state.
'My goat was my ring bearer': Lilly the prize doe delivers on farmer bride's big day
Rose Strong-Ramsey loves her herd of goats so much she invited one to be in her wedding party. And it nearly stole the show.
'I can actually live in my dream': Rare scholarship gives new start for top asylum seeker student
Walking into her first university lecture this week, asylum seeker and ANU scholarship student Soumi Gopalakrishnan moved a step closer to her dream of becoming a doctor, but only just four months ago, tertiary education felt out of reach.
'Where was the anger?': Parliament turns away from cluster of child suicides
The coroner issues an "urgent" call to action after the "profoundly tragic" deaths of 13 children and young people in the Kimberley, almost all by suicide — yet the response from Parliament was muted at best, writes Jacob Kagi.
'You could chase drugs all day for that high': At Wandoo, a graduation marks a new beginning
A group of 10 women become the first to complete a rigorous course of therapy at Australia's first dedicated drug rehabilitation prison.
Kurdish forces 'launch final assault' on last Islamic State-held territory
Kurdish-led forces say they have launched an operation to clear the final pocket of territory held by the so-called Islamic State group, a move welcomed by battle-weary Kurds of northern Syria, who have been fighting IS for seven years.
'We have a lot more compassion': Townsville floods helped bring out community spirit
One month on from the flooding crisis in Townsville and locals are still coming to terms with the natural disaster, but the tragedy has led to some life-long bonds.
If 5G, Big Tech, Big Data’s Economic Interests Were Managing Dog Doo
By Patricia Burke “It’s not the law, it’s the custom,” Brandow says. “It was about public education and changing our perception of what our individual... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 1, 2019
© Faisal Mahmood / Reuters *Reuters*: *Factbox: India and Pakistan - nuclear arsenals and strategies* NEW DELHI (Reuters) - This week’s conflict between India and Pakistan, which involved air strikes in each other’s territories for the first time by the two nuclear-armed nations, has sparked fears of a nuclear confrontation. Below is a look at their nuclear capabilities: *COMPARABLE ARSENALS* India has much stronger conventional armed forces than Pakistan, but both countries have comparable nuclear arsenals. Pakistan has 140-150 nuclear warheads compared to India’s 130-140 warh... more »
The only 'super' thing about designer foods is the price, researchers warn
Australians spend millions of dollars on "designer" foods they think will boost their health and wellbeing, but Queensland University of Technology researchers say they have limited nutritional value.
A political whodunnit: Nicola Gobbo's role in 1996 election eve hoax
Nicola Gobbo is revealed to be a willing participant in an ALP "dirt" operation that backfired on the eve of the 1996 federal election.
This high school student owes her life to a donor in Japan and a stubborn doctor in Sydney
Tabitha Ellam celebrates two birthdays — the day she was born and the day her life was saved by a core blood donor and a doctor who refused to give up.
Pakistan releases Indian pilot as 'gesture of peace' between nuclear-armed rivals
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An Indian pilot who was captured after his plane was shot down by the Pakistani military during an aerial clash over the disputed Kashmir region is returned to his country where he is greeted by cheering residents.
Robert was 22, injected fentanyl and overdosed — and his family want the deaths to stop
A coronial inquest into six opioid-related overdoses across New South Wales recommends the State Government hold a comprehensive drug summit involving health experts, police and drug takers — to avoid a US-style epidemic.
Former US police officer pleads not guilty to shooting murder of Justine Damond Ruszczyk
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US police officer Mohamed Noor enters a not guilty plea on self-defence grounds to two murder chargers and a manslaughter charge over the shooting death of Australian Justine Damond Ruszczyk during a pre-trial hearing in Minneapolis.
Mushrooms growing inside apartment block built by suspended Melbourne company
Commercial builder Emad Farag says he will meet with residents to address issues in their apartments, as the Victorian Building Authority issues a three-year suspension to the builder "in the interests of the public".
The horror haul from the sewer that costs a bomb and stinks to high heaven
Dead pets, underwear and false teeth are among tonnes of waste being disposed of down Tasmanian toilets — with new data revealing in gruesome detail what sewerage workers have to deal with to keep the system running.
Are farmers getting climate change support?
Relentless climate-related headlines paint a picture of an agricultural industry under siege and farmers say they need more help to adapt.
Murray River wetlands drained dry in bid to rid pest carp and revive native fish
Norman's Lagoon at Albury in southern NSW is being drained dry this week to try eradicate pest European carp and rehabilitate its threatened native fish habitat.
Language bill stirring positive emotions in Native communities
A bill in the Legislature that would grant official state status to Native languages is stirring emotion in Indian Country among those, who as kids, were were banned from speaking them. The legislation, SB-126, is seen as a milestone in race relations and a 180 degree switch from how the Native languages used to be addressed. "My grandma used to be in a boarding school with her brothers and sisters and they weren't allowed to speak to each other, especially in Lakota," said Lakota language student Christopher Alexander Pina. Added Lakota teacher Dollie Red Elk who lived through th... more »
Ward Connerly Warns Against Washington State’s “Racial Preferences” Initiative
[image: ward-connerly-warns-against-washington-state-s-racial-preferences-initiative] Affirmative action opponent Ward Connerly warns that Washington State's proposed I-1000 initiative would reinstate racial preferences and enshrine "identity politics" in state employment and educational opportunities.
Sanders, Who Opposed Importing Cheap Labor, Hires Illegal Alien as Campaign’s Deputy Spokesman
[image: sanders-who-opposed-importing-cheap-labor-hires-illegal-alien-as-campaign-s-deputy-spokesman] Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, the socialist senator, used to oppose open borders because he thought illegal immigration and open borders for “guest workers” was bad for the American worker — not anymore.
Methodists Vote to Retain Biblical Stand on Sexuality, Marriage
[image: methodists-vote-to-retain-biblical-stand-on-sexuality-marriage] At its latest denominational conference, the United Methodist Church affirmed its biblical stand on marriage and sexuality.
Pacific Ice Seesaw Feb. 2019
10 Days in Pacific Arctic: The above image shows the pacific ice seesaw returning at the end of February. Bering Sea on the right was at 95% of 2018 maximum and then lost 180k km2 in ten days, now at 65 % of max. Meanwhile on the left Okhotsk Sea gained 70k km2, and is […]
Michigan governor eliminates medical marijuana licensing board
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is abolishing the board that considers medical cannabis licenses, a decision she based on the group’s struggle to make timely decisions. A new body – the Marijuana Regulatory Agency – will conduct the licensing for both the medical cannabis market and the state’s emerging recreational marijuana program, the Detroit Free Press […] Michigan governor eliminates medical marijuana licensing board is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Medical cannabis sales kick off in North Dakota
North Dakota’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business Friday in a Fargo mini-mall, but potential customer numbers remain relatively low. The state began accepting applications in October from residents for medical marijuana cards, but only 122 people were certified as of this week, according to state regulators. North Dakota expects that number to climb […] Medical cannabis sales kick off in North Dakota is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Defeat the Murderous British Empire — Raise Mankind to a New Level of Creative Thinking
Defeat the Murderous British Empire — Raise Mankind to a New Level of Creative Thinking Video of Defeat the Murderous British Empire — Raise Mankind to a New Level of Creative Thinking The underlying theme of Helga Zepp LaRouche's strategic presentation in this week's Schiller Institute webcast is that, as the clash between the Old and New Paradigms is becoming more obvious, it is the quality of thinking characterized by human creativity, which alone can bring the world to realize the shared common aims of mankind represented by the New Paradigm. Nowhere was this more obvious t... more »
Liberal Hawaii Decides Again Not to Legalize Marijuana
The effort fizzled as other leaders worried about contradicting federal law, which continues to classify marijuana as an illegal drug, and jeopardizing Hawaii's existing medical marijuana program.
Wild Free and Happy Sample 10
[Note: This is the tenth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild, Free, & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 199 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Genetic Evolution* Charles Darwin achieved fame for popularizing the knowledge of genetic evolution, a normal and natural life process. All living things have genes, and their ... more »
Number Nine – Governor Jay Inslee Announces Presidential Bid…
Splitting the field with media-platform specificity. With the senators and congressional peeps out of the way now its time to start getting serious toward the 2020 platform, utilizing those with actual progressive executive experience; ie. the ‘Governors’. Washington Governor Jay … Continue reading →
Gotham City Digest: We'll Always Have Singapore edition
(In which we vow to never let bone spurs keep us out of Vietnam.) ------------------------------ Well, *THAT* went about as well as expected... ------------------------------ Trump is guilty of witness tampering. Don't believe me? Ask Brett "I like beer" Kavanaugh. ------------------------------ Why, I *do* declare I never thought I'd live to see the day when a North Carolinian would be revealed as a birther racist. Beulah, my smelling salts, please! ------------------------------ I can't wait wait to hear Weisselberg's testimony before the House Intelligence Commi...more »
BBC Retract Fake IPPR Extreme Weather Claims
By Paul Homewood The BBC have been forced to retract their fake claims about extreme weather. Politicians and policymakers have failed to grasp the gravity of the environmental crisis facing the Earth, a report claims. The think-tank IPPR says human impacts have reached a critical stage and threaten to destabilise society and the […]
Local Council By-Elections February 2019
This month saw 26,136 votes cast over 10 local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. No council seats changed hands. For comparison with December's results, see here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- Jan +/- Feb 18 Average/ Contest +/- Seats Conservative 10 6,267 24.0% -12.5% -12.5% 627 0 Labour 10 7,858 30.1% +26.0% +2.9% 786 -2 LibDem 9 6,854 26.2% +9.8% +6.1% 762 +1 UKIP 3 301 1.2% -2.9% +0.4%... more »
U.S. Navy's F-35 Version Is Now Ready For Combat
Sailors direct an F-35C Lightning II assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron 147 on the flight deck of the carrier Carl Vinson. (MC3 Ethan Soto/U.S. Navy) *CNN: **US Navy declares newest stealth fighter jet ready for combat * The US Navy says that its version of the F-35 fighter jet is now ready for combat. After more than two decades of testing and development, the service announced Thursday that the advanced aircraft has achieved Initial Operating Capability, meaning it passed the proper tests to be flown on missions. Thursday's announcement comes shortly after ... more »
The NC-09 Drama Continues As Dowless Is Arrested-- And Harris Announces He Won't Run, Backs Boss Hogg Instead
*Dowless mug shot* A few days ago, Mark Harris, as expected, announced that he will not be running for Congress. Harris claimed ill-health, but it is likely that he made a deal to not run in return for not being prosecuted for for hiring a known election fraudster to steal the Republican primary and then the general election. The fraudster, Leslie McCrae Dowless Jr., however... doesn't have a good bargaining position. He was arrested yesterday and indicted on election fraud charges related not just to the Mark Harris' fraudulent election but also for 2016. One indictment-- there we... more »
Paul Romano Talks Pockets of the future
Heart Docks Southampton Internet buddha of suburbia... On a good day. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
'The Tax Collector's Office,' by Pieter Brueghel the Younger
'The Tax Collector's Office,' by Pieter Brueghel the Younger: People's lives, livings and the full extent of their possessions are weighed in the balance and disposed of by smug, well-fed, self-serving scum -- owners and owned like tossed aside just like so much refuse. Story of the painting itself from the South Australian Gallery, where the painting now resides: *The Tax-Collector's Office is one of approximately forty copies by the artist of a lost painting by his much more famous father, Pieter Brueghel the elder. It shows a group of poor Flemish villagers waiting patiently... more »
Experts Say Reauthorized HEA Must Promote Equity
Institutional accountability and effective federal-state partnerships are keys to improving higher education access and equity, particularly when it comes to students experiencing chronic disparities in terms of race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status, experts said at a recent event hosted by the Center for American Progress.
Community College Leader and Advocate to Step Down after 20 Years
It is a bittersweet moment for LaGuardia Community College president Dr. Gail O. Mellow, who announced that she is stepping down after more than 20 years of service to the institution.
Kevin James to Serve as Morris Brown Interim President
Dr. Kevin James, the new interim president of Morris Brown College, began his tenure Friday following an earlier announcement of his appointment this week from the historically Black college’s (HBCU) Board of Trustees. A Columbia, S.C. native, James comes to Morris Brown after previously serving as interim CEO of the 100 Black Men of America, […]
In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart February 1, 1969 – March 1, 2012
A Warrior Missed, Never Forgotten… Prescient…
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's Reelection Bid Is Not A 'Sure Thing'
*Politico:* *Justin Trudeau's reelection bid hits the rocks* The Canadian leader faces unprecedented political peril as a fast-escalating scandal implicates him specifically. All bets are now off about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's political survival. An ethics scandal has plunged Canada's government into disarray, with the prime minister himself facing unprecedented political peril. A flood of new details allege Trudeau and several senior government officials repeatedly pressured his former attorney general to drop corruption charges against a large construction company and re... more »
Russia’s S-500, S-350 systems to enter service soon: TASS
The advanced S-500 surface-to-air missile/anti-ballistic missile systems and S-350 medium-range surface-to-air missile systems will enter service with the Russian armed forces soon, the commandant of the Zhukov Air-Space Academy, Lieutenant General Vladimir Lyaporov, said in an interview published by the Krasnaya Zvezda daily on Friday. In 2019, the first group of officers will complete a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Indian military allegedly launches new attack on Pakistan-controlled Kashmir
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Indian military unleashed a new attack on the Line of Control area in the Pakistan-controlled Kashmir region. According to a Pakistani military source, the Indian military fired several 155mm artillery shells towards the poonch sector of the Line of Control. The Pakistani Army source said the Indian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Arabia strip Al-Qaeda’s Hamza bin Laden of citizenship
Saudi Arabia has removed the citizenship of Hamza Bin Laden, the son of slain former al-Qaeda leader, Osama Bin Laden, according to reports. Reports say that the Gulf Kingdom’s leadership announced the decision on Friday, 1 March, in the country’s official Gazette newspaper, saying that Bin Laden’s citizenship had been revoked by royal decree back […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Last battle for Daesh’s Euphrates enclave begins
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The last battle for the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) Euphrates enclave is underway, as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) storm the terrorist group’s positions near the town of Baghouz. Backed by heavy artillery and airstrikes from the U.S. Coalition, the Syrian Democratic Forces have begun hitting the Islamic State’s positions in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why Companies Should Let Employees Work Remotely And Travel More
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New Bacteria Discovered in Human Blood
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/new-bacteria-discovered-in-human-blood.39443/
Hypothyroidism and a Ketogenic Diet | Thyroid Health & Low Carb Dieting
https://lowcarbalpha.com/hypothyroidism-ketogenic-diet/
Prescription painkiller #tramadol ‘claiming more lives than any other drug’
https://body2diefor.com/prescription-painkiller-tramadol-claiming-more-lives-than-any-other-drug/
Scientists Just Took a Major Step Towards Injecting Eyes With Night Vision
An incredible new nanotechnology could one day enable us to see in the dark. It works on mice, and there’s little to say it wouldn’t be equally effective on other mammals. The only drawback – how are you with needles … Continue reading →
The Supreme Court Rules in Jam v. International Finance Corporation
U.S. Supreme Court Building (Source: Wikimedia/Joe Ravi) On Feb. 27, the Supreme Court issued a 7-1 opinion in *Jam v. International Financial Corporation*, deciding that international organizations have the same level of immunity from lawsuits granted to foreign governments. Writing for the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts interpreted the International Organizations Immunity Act (IOIA) as establishing a continuous link between international organization immunity and foreign sovereign immunity, as defined by the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA). The decision exposes int... more »
Lettuce on Christmas Island can cost $15, but an ambitious farmer is changing that
Previous attempts to grow food on a large scale on Christmas Island, where fresh food is an expensive luxury, have failed. But now an ambitious farmer is fighting the odds, and succeeding.
Party's over: Balloons are deadliest plastic for seabirds
Study of dead seabirds found those that swallowed balloon fragments were more than 30 times more likely to die than those that only consumed hard plastic debris.
Taliban Suicide Teams Assault Major Afghan Army Base In Helmand Province
*RFE:* *Dozens Of Afghan Troops Killed In Taliban Attack In Helmand * Afghan forces repelled a Taliban attack at deadly cost after the militants assaulted a large military base in the southern province of Helmand late on February 28. Afghan officials said on March 1 that at least 25 Afghan soldiers were killed in the gunbattle. At least nine Taliban militants were also reported killed, including three suicide bombers. Clean-up operations were still under way at Camp Shorab, a strategic military installation that has been attacked by militants three times in the last 48 hours. A U... more »
Military Intervention and Mercenaries, Inc. (MIAMI)
[image: undefined] The city of Miami, Florida may have started out as a retirement mecca for winter-worn pensioners from northern climes. However, after the beginning of the Cold War and US military and Central Intelligence Agency intervention in Guatemala, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Guyana, the Bahamas, and other Western Hemisphere nations, Miami became a refuge for exiled wealthy businessmen escaping populist revolutions and elections in South and Central America and spies. The retirement and vacation capital of the United States quickly became the ... more »
Ratatouille? Tourist in Boston Videos Gull Swallowing Rat
A British tourist visiting Boston captured on video a hungry seagull devouring a dead rat in a single gulp and posted it on social media, prompting thousands of horrified comments.
Did Jerry Falwell Jr. Say We Have a President Who ‘Looks Like Us?’
Sometimes you can't tell players on social media without a scorecard.
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