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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Friday, March 15, 2019

15 March - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 3

10:15 pm MDT

Links 3/15/19

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

"Sooner Or Later..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 17 hours ago
“Sooner or later, fate puts us together with all the people, one by one, who show us what we could, and shouldn’t, let ourselves become. Sooner or later we meet the drunkard, the waster, the betrayer, the ruthless mind, and the hate-filled heart. But fate loads the dice, of course, because we usually find ourselves loving or pitying almost all of those people. And it’s impossible to despise someone you honestly pity, and to shun someone you truly love.” - Gregory David Roberts, “Shantaram”

Wind energy fails to deliver, New Zealand

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 17 hours ago
“Clearly in 6 months, there has been no capacity added to the National Grid, and last July had a high of just 28.29% productivity yet December could only yield 18.93%.” click here

Record-setting acquisition hits US marijuana industry and more of the week’s top news

Laura Hamilton at Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Record-setting acquisition hits US marijuana industry and more of the week’s top news is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Brexit: The Kindness of Strangers

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
The Thursday Brexit votes put the Uk officially at the mercy of the EU.

Micro-Credentials 101: Do We Need Badges?

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 17 hours ago
Micro-credentials are one of the hot rising ideas in the education space. To understand the basics, go look at your child's Xbox or PlayStation. For most of the major games, there is an accompanying set of achievements, or badges. Every time a player achieves a particular task (kill 50 zombies without reloading, drive over every tree in the enchanted forest, smash every Lego fire hydrant, etc.) they get a small digital badge on their big page of achievements. Micro-credentials take a similar approach to education. The root of the idea is simple--you demonstrate a very specific skill, ... more »

Hitler vs. Stalin: How Russia Defeated Nazi Germany at the Gates of Moscow

Michael Peck at Test Feed Using Fields - 17 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * It was one hell of a battle. *Would the capture of Moscow have altered the outcome of World War II? Losing their capital has often led nations to seek peace. Moscow was more than the administrative capital of the Soviet Union: it was also a vital rail hub and production center. There was also the symbolic value: totalitarian dictators, like Hitler and Stalin, crafted images of themselves as all-knowing leaders of their nations. Losing Moscow would certainly have dented popular confidence in Stalin. In fact, Stalin apparently did put out discreet peac... more »

Grog ban for hard-drinking Pilbara put on hold

Just In - 17 hours ago
Tough new alcohol restrictions set for Western Australia's Pilbara mining region have been put on ice, following an appeal from the Australian Hotels Association.

Why you should think twice about watching the Christchurch shooting live stream

Just In - 17 hours ago
People are sharing the gruesome video posted by the Christchurch mosque gunman. What is the responsibility of news agencies in such a situation?

What we know about accused Christchurch mosque gunman Brenton Tarrant

Michael Workman, Stephen Hutcheon And Pat McGrath at Just In - 17 hours ago
The man accused of the Christchurch mosque shooting worked as a personal trainer at Big River Gym in the northern New South Wales city of Grafton, the ABC can reveal.

Police powers at NT bottle shops expanded despite concerns about racial profiling

Jacqueline Breen at Just In - 17 hours ago
Inspectors will now be able to question more people about where they intend to drink and with whom, as some politicians claim Labor is side-stepping the issue of racial profiling.

Scientists say eating eggs for breakfast helps boost brain function.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-03-13-eating-eggs-for-breakfast-will-help-boost-brain-functions.html Advertisements

5 Ways You Can Use Mindfulness To Fix Your Brain, Reduce Stress And Boost Performance

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2016/04/01/5-ways-you-can-use-mindfulness-to-fix-your-brain-reduce-stress-and-boost-performance/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Malorie/#60677e172714

Engineering Uncertainty Estimation in Neural Networks

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://eng.uber.com/neural-networks-uncertainty-estimation/

Scientists Create Material That Blocks Sound, but Not Air or Light

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-material-blocks-sound-not-air-light

Ethicist Warns: Future #AI Could Take Revenge for How We Treat It Now

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://futurism.com/ethicist-future-ai-revenge/

‘Smiling depression’: It’s Possible to be Depressed While Appearing Happy

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/articles/smiling-depression-its-possible-to-be-depressed-while-appearing-happy-315596

Standing vs. walking on escalators: Which is the right etiquette?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://qz.com/1572371/standing-vs-walking-on-escalators-which-is-the-right-etiquette/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=qz-organic

How Baba Sai prepared for His MahaSamadhi

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/how-baba-sai-prepared-for-his-mahasamadhi/how-baba-sai-prepared-for-his-mahasamadhi-352051

Rivers are critical for groundwater recharge.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 18 hours ago
https://m.hindustantimes.com/analysis/rivers-are-critical-for-groundwater-recharge/story-HWP3WocyCwRhz8ho98jOcL.html

You Say Paro-TIE-tis, I Say Paro-Tee-tis Let's Call the Whole Thing Mumps

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 18 hours ago
Several news outlets have reported that a viral infection "similar to mumps" has a war ship under quarantine. From CNN: A US warship has essentially been quarantined at sea for over two months and has been unable to make a... more »

Afghanistan Notes

LL at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
I pulled a book out of box (because I'm still unpacking) and flipped through the pages. I do this all too often and it slows the process of unpacking. In this case the book is, "The Fragmentation of Afghanistan", by Barnett (Barney) Rubin. It's an older book, but valid today. It caused me to reflect that even the most basic aspects of government in Afghanistan are still not settled after 18 years of US involvement. I will spare you the walk down memory lane, but let's talk about what's gong on right now... if you care. I assure you that the US troops in country care. But it's become... more »

Questioning Prabowo’s alliance with Islamists

Azis Anwar Fachrudin at New Mandala - 18 hours ago
Disputes that mark this pragmatic alliance should worry Islamists that Prabowo may disregard their demands. The post Questioning Prabowo’s alliance with Islamists appeared first on New Mandala.

GOP Senators reveal they WANT an open border in the US [Video]

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 18 hours ago
The adage that the Democrat and Republican Parties are just the same was proven in votes blocking President Trump's emergency declaration. The post GOP Senators reveal they WANT an open border in the US [Video] appeared first on The Duran.

Democrat Beto O’Rourke Announces 2020 Presidential Run, Greenpeace Founder Destroys Him for Being an Environmental Extremist

Gateway Pundit at Need To Know - 18 hours ago
Greenpeace Co-Founder Patrick Moore destroyed the contradictions in O'Rourke's positions by saying the the world will not end in 12 years, the environment is getting cleaner in the US, and that the majority of pollution comes from Africa and Asia.

Musical Interlude: Foy Vance, "Make It Rain"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 19 hours ago
Foy Vance, "Make It Rain"

Roundup Caused Plaintiff’s Cancer, Not Hepatitis Argues Lawyer

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
Hardeman, 70, sprayed more than 6,000 gallons of Roundup in his lifetime, according to his lawyer, he used the toxic formula on his large plot of land in Sonoma County, California, about 60 miles north of San Francisco. This isn’t the first lawsuit against Bayer, over 11200 US plaintiffs have sued the company in state … The post Roundup Caused Plaintiff’s Cancer, Not Hepatitis Argues Lawyer appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Full Documentary | The Money Masters

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
Awareness of the dangers behind fractional reserve banking is not a new thing, William T. Still has been reporting on this for over 20 years. The post Full Documentary | The Money Masters appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Media Calls for Further Book Burning

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
Only last week we saw the call for Anti-Vaccination related content to be removed from Amazon, well it would seem the Mainstream media has only just got started on their calls for censorship. The post Media Calls for Further Book Burning appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Geeky Data From The Chiefio

Hifast at Climate Collections - 19 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: This post by The Chiefio correlates with my gut feel for the data. Summers aren’t getting hotter except due to UHI. Winters are less cold. According to Chiefio it is because high altitude thermometers are disappearing. I just believe in waste heat produced by billions of humans. Here are the…

A Waste of Time?: Why Does the Air Force Need 'New' F-15Xs When it Has the F-35?

Task and Purpose at Test Feed Using Fields - 19 hours ago
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * After more than a decade and billions spent developing the consistently troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Air Force is eyeing a new variant of the F-15 — much to lawmakers' dismay. *In short: the Pentagon appears to be twisting the Air Force's arm to funnel attention and resources to an aging fighter it doesn't even want**.* After more than a decade and billions spent developing the consistently troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the Air Force is eyeing a new variant of the F-15 — much to lawmakers' dismay. *(This first appeared last month.... more »

Can't Touch This: New Aircraft Carriers Armed with F-35s Will Dominate Anyone

Kris Osborn at Test Feed Using Fields - 19 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * This is why. *The arrival of the F-35C is, by all estimations, expected to change the paradigm for **carrier-air** attack.* The Navy is making lethality enhancing “modifications” to its next two new Ford-class aircraft carriers, to include weapons-oriented ship-adjustments intended to further increase overall aircraft carrier combat effectiveness. *(This first appeared last month.)* The initiatives, according to Navy statements, involve specific aircraft carrier modifications intended to, among other things, improve the maritime warfighting potential... more »

Conflict of interest concerns arise over who will control WA container deposit scheme

Rhiannon Shine at Just In - 20 hours ago
The West Australian Government is warned against handing control of its new container deposit scheme to the beverage industry, but the Environment Minister dismisses those concerns.

Hundreds gather for prayer at Lakemba Mosque after Christchurch shootings

Just In - 20 hours ago
Islamic leaders condemn the shooting attack on worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch as an "act of terror" inspired by Islamophobia and urge Australia's Muslim communities to be "extra vigilant" at mosques.

Environment Minister appoints former adviser to top Great Barrier Reef role

Michael Slezak at Just In - 20 hours ago
Melissa Price insists new Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority boss Josh Thomas passed a merit-based assessment, but failed to mention his former role as one of her senior advisers.

Dementia rate for older Australians is declining, research finds

Helen Frost at Just In - 20 hours ago
Dementia is on track to become Australia's biggest killer, but new research finds healthier lifestyles and a drop in smoking has seen the rate of the condition declining in older Australians.

NRL live: Roosters-Rabbitohs rivalry resumes, Knights get past Sharks

Just In - 20 hours ago
Sydney's biggest NRL rivalry resumes as the Roosters meet the Rabbitohs, as the Knights celebrate victory over the Sharks. Follow all the action in our live NRL ScoreCentre.

Judge told ringleader of Philippines plot not stereotypical Islamic extremist

Emma Younger at Just In - 20 hours ago
The influential ringleader of a failed plot to sail to the Philippines to overthrow the government is not a stereotypical Islamic extremist because of his "eclectic" musical tastes, his lawyer tells a Melbourne court.

Parents protest over claims Chinese school served kids mouldy food

Just In - 20 hours ago
Parents stage a protest outside a high school in China's south-western province after allegations their children had been fed expired and rotting food from the canteen.

People Affected by Leprosy in Latin America Unite for Their Rights and Their Voice

RIO DE JANEIRO, Mar 15 (IPS) - With the decision to found a regional coalition to promote rights and greater participation in national and international forums and decisions, the First Latin American and Caribbean Assembly of Organisations of People Affected by Hansen's disease, popularly known - and stigmatised - as leprosy, came to an end. Read the full story, “People Affected by Leprosy in Latin America Unite for Their Rights and Their Voice”, on globalissues.org →

WHEN THE FRUIT FELL IN THE BASKET — WHAT CAN BE LEARNED NOW FROM MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, THE MAN WHO LEARNED NOTHING

Editor at Dances With Bears - 20 hours ago
By John Helmer, Moscow “We have the right to expect,” Mikhail Gorbachev, then President of the Soviet Union, declared to James Baker, US Secretary of State, in Washington on February 10, 1990, “that you won’t just wait until the fruit falls into your basket”. Baker relaxed. By “right” he knew Gorbachev was holding out a […]

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 14th March 2019

By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]

Democrats Are Alienating Jewish Millennials

The new “Jexodus” movement aims to pull more Jews away from bondage to Democrats. ~ Arnold Ahlert ~ “In the hierarchy of crackpot Leftist intersectionality, it’s now clear that Muslim trumps black; black trumps woman; female trumps male; and all of the above trump white males, especially Christian males. And everybody hates the Jews.” […]

Networks Hype ‘Disturbing’ Lower Tax Refunds, Ignore When Payouts Top 2018

By Julia A Seymour ~ As if searching for a way to criticize the late 2017 tax cuts, the broadcasts networks aired a series of panicked reports about tax returns in February. Roughly 80 percent of Americans taxes were cut by the legislation, yet the broadcasts complaints fostered a misleading implication that taxes were not cut. […]

Meatless Mondays?

By Craig Rucker ~ “Manic Monday” was a song by The Bangles that rose to the top of the charts in 1986. This past week, it seems Mayor de Blasio was trying to get New Yorkers to chime in on an updated version of this familiar tune … call it “Meatless Monday.” Starting this September, […]

Qanon Cooperating witnesses - BARR Disgusted

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
It appears that all the supporting staff are now cooperating witnesses. This is also surely a full blown investigation into the acts of Barack Obama, James Comey and John Brennan and the expected charges will include TREASON. Obviously, joining the lineup for execution by firing squad is unappealing. Just as obviously the Uranium One scandal is also shaping up to be an act of treason and may also include Espionage. Other threads are pointing toward additional acts of espionage in and around the DEMs for the Chinese. We have been pointed toward several leading co-conspirators... more »

Why Self-Checkout Is and Has Always Been the Worst

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
The current system is absurd and mostly dumps a lot of trouble onto the back of the long suffering consumer. Yet the objective is still extremely worthwhile. What it has to do is provide a shopping cart auto detect gun at the least and a load counter on the cart itself. That immediately stops the problem of multiple handling. The consumer picks out the item, scans it and then puts it into the cart which likely detects the added weight as a check. This can even be filmed as well as an additional protection for both parties. Better yet, you know continuously how much you are ... more »

Do Kurds Hold Keys to Syrian Peace?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
I have always suspected that a democratic Greater Kurdistan provided one of the better roads forward for the Middle East itself. This would attach a significant chunk of both Iran and Turkey and Syria while retaining its core in Iraq. It would also absorb a number of normally suppressed minorities as well. It is a rewrite of the original border making operation conducted long ago by the British which set out to ensure built in instability. A Greater Kurdistan can be stable with a dominant Kurdish population acting as a balance to all the minorities and with an active democratic ... more »

How Your Brain Decides Without You

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
The first step in creativity is to rigorously define and investigate the "PROBLEM'. From that it is possible to possibly shift your perspective. Doing this allows new data to flow to you and be identified. All this supports the development of a fresh cognition. What i want to share though is none of this is particularly easy as our brains are terribly conservative or at least powerfully inclined to jump immediately to what we think we know and natural opposition. When the 'PROBLEM" appears obvious, it is important to rigorously define and to investigate. Make yourself d... more »

Media Hit-Job Continues as Stephen Colbert Ambushes Democrat Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard

Caitlyn Johnstone at Need To Know - 21 hours ago
Gabbard challenges the US foreign policy of military violence, the glue that holds the empire together, and she especially condemns regime change war, which has resulted in disaster in Iraq, Libya and Syria.

Réponse au journal Le Monde : “La résistible ascension du transhumanisme”

Ethical Technology - 21 hours ago
*Réponse au journal Le Monde, suite à son article : “La résistible ascension du transhumanisme”*

Don’t get sham-rocked by food — or An Bodhran — poisoning on St. Pat’s Day

STOP Foodborne Illness at Food Safety News - 21 hours ago
Contributed As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, you might be thinking of eating a home-cooked meal of corned beef and cabbage, and of course, consuming a few (or more) beers to go along with it. But, in between all the fun, how do you keep these foods safe to eat and avoid being affected and getting... Continue Reading

Beach Beat: FDA posts Pillsbury flour recall after Hometown Food Co. delay

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 21 hours ago
Opinion The Food and Drug Administration has posted a recall notice for some of Pillsbury’s flour, which the company sent to its business partners a week ago. As you may recall, I reported earlier this week about the company’s failure to go public with the recall and the positive Salmonella test behind it. Grocery store owners... Continue Reading

Students Worldwide Skip Class to Demand Action on Climate

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 21 hours ago
The rallies are expected to be one of the biggest international actions yet.

Brazil Police: School Attackers Imitating Columbine Massacre

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 21 hours ago
Police said the two young men had been planning the assault for months. The attackers killed seven people.

Court Rules Gun Maker Can Be Sued Over Newtown Shooting

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 21 hours ago
In a 4-3 decision, justices reinstated a wrongful death lawsuit against Remington and overturned the ruling of a lower court judge.

The Latest: New Zealand Police Have 4 in Custody, Defuse Bombs

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 21 hours ago
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the events Friday afternoon “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.”

First Missile Live Firing by Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 21 hours ago
*Defense Blog*: *Norwegian F-35 successfully completed first AMRAAM missile tests* Early last week, the Norwegian F-35A fighter aircraft assigned to 332 Squadron of the Royal Norwegian Air Force conducted the first practical launches of an AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) air-to-air missile at the Halten proving ground northwest of the Orland air base. The Norwegian Ministry of Defence selected the F-35A to fulfil its Future Combat Aircraft (FCA) requirement in November 2008. The first Norwegian F-35s arrived in-country for permanent basing at Orland Air... more »

Confused? Don’t Be! (Lion’s Mane Mushroom)

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 21 hours ago
Paul Stamets says that Lion's Main mushroom reverses neurological plaque and neuropathy in mice. Continue reading →

NATO vs. Russia: Watch This Deadly Su-27 Fighter Intercept a U.S. Reconnaissance Plane

Mark Episkopos at Test Feed Using Fields - 21 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * In what is becoming a monthly occurrence, the Russian Ministry of Defense has released cockpit footage of a Su-27 fighter intercepting yet another western aircraft over the Baltic Sea. In what is *becoming* a monthly *occurrence*, the Russian Ministry of Defense has released cockpit footage of a Su-27 fighter intercepting yet another western aircraft over the Baltic Sea. The *brief clip depicts* a Su-27 flying behind, and then zooming past, a US Boeing RC-135 reconnaissance plane. The footage cuts out as the RC-135 seemingly veers off to the right i... more »

Lies In The Branding: Justin Trudeau’s Implosion

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
The situation with Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will either ensure his survival for some time, or his destruction. For many, his looks, his manner and his sense of presence have been prime excuses for avoiding sternly critiqued policy, pushing him up charts of aesthetics and chat shows. Like the Camelot of the Kennedys, the substantive nature of achievements have given way to a nimbus of awe and praise. The post Lies In The Branding: Justin Trudeau’s Implosion appeared first on OrientalReview.org.

How the Christchurch shootings unfolded

Just In - 22 hours ago
At least 49 people have been killed in shootings at two separate mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Here's what we know about how they unfolded.

South-east Queensland's severe storms ease after 'a risk to life' threat

Just In - 22 hours ago
Four severe storm cells tracking across south-east Queensland ease but heavy rain and damaging winds are still expected, particularly along the coast, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

Teenager who committed gross indecency with a child sentenced to one year in prison

Thea Halpin at Just In - 22 hours ago
A 16-year-old who took a four-year-old boy into a church and attempted to commit an indecent act will serve one year in prison, with his non-parole period ending in 10 days.

Driving examiner who accepted bribes to fund 'hedonistic' activities sentenced

Alina Eacott at Just In - 22 hours ago
An Adelaide driving examiner who accepted bribes in exchange for licences to pay for "massage parlours" and "escort agencies" is sentenced to six years' jail.

Texting driver who caused cop's leg to be amputated jailed for almost four years

Kathleen Calderwood at Just In - 22 hours ago
A 23-year-old driver is sentenced to a maximum of three years and eight months in jail after after he hit two police officers while texting on his phone in western Sydney last year.

'No oversupply': NSW Government sued over apartment property development

Nick Dole, Lily Mayers And Sue Daniel at Just In - 22 hours ago
Property group Meriton is suing the NSW Government and the Greater Sydney Commission to force the approval of an apartment proposal in Sydney's north-west, despite recommendations for new and existing proposals in the area to be put on hold.

Qantas grilled about sky-high regional fares at Darwin Senate hearing

Emily JB Smith at Just In - 22 hours ago
The hundreds of millions promised to Kakadu National Park by both major parties is unlikely to create immediate demand for more flights to Darwin, Qantas Domestic chief executive Andrew David says.

SA court highlights interpreter issues in revenge porn case

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 22 hours ago
A judge accepts a woman was blackmailed into staying in a relationship with a man over revenge porn, but found him not guilty of rape charges because her evidence — through an interpreter — could not prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Read what New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern said about the Christchurch mosque attacks

Just In - 22 hours ago
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described the targeted attacks on two Christchurch mosques as an "extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence". Read her full statement.

Live: 49 killed in terror attacks at NZ mosques, man charged with murder

Just In - 22 hours ago
Forty-nine people are now known to have been killed in two armed attacks on mosques in Christchurch. Scott Morrison says an Australian man massacred worshippers in an act of "extremist right-wing terrorism" which was streamed on the internet. Follow live.

Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 3/15/19"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 3/15/19"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The college admissions and bribery scandal is a mess and has already sparked a class action lawsuit against the prestigious colleges involved. Many more lawsuits from aggrieved students and parents will surely follow. The college scandal is merely a distraction to the biggest political story in U.S. history, and that is the failed Trump coup by the Obama Administration. It involved the FBI, DOJ and CIA and likely went all the way to the top at the White House. We found out this week that the FBI could not investigat... more »

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
BREAKING: New Zealand Police: A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter. Police recommend that residents across the city remain off the streets and indoors until further notice. https://t.co/zvWb6zrhSz — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 15, 2019 Israel launches Gaza strikes after rockets fired at Tel Aviv https://t.co/3z8AOCIIAS pic.twitter.com/6tsooexzVQ — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) March 15, 2019 Friday protests cancelled in Gaza after tension escalated as Israeli planes bombed two Hamas security positions pic.twitter.com/csnfuNxMho — TRT ... more »

Prominent CalPERS Beneficiaries Send Forceful, Savvy Objections to the Proposed Private Equity Scheme; Contrast With Canned Letters CalPERS Pressed Allies to Submit

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 22 hours ago
As important stakeholders sound alarms, more evidence that CalPERS can't make an honest case for its "new" private equity scheme and is calling in chips in a big way to cover for that.

A Way-Too-Early Handicapping of the 2020 Presidential Race

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 22 hours ago
2020 is already in the news. so you might as well start working on your scoresheet!

"Why the Fed Panicked in December"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"Why the Fed Panicked in December"* by Phoenix Capital "The economy has completely fallen off a cliff. The Atlanta Fed’s GDP Now metric which tracks economic growth in real-time has collapsed to 0.2%... as in barely above zero. This is why the Fed panicked in December and began desperately trying to prop the markets up. It’s also why corporate insiders, the people who know more about their company’s prospects than anyone, sold their stock in record amounts over the last few months. Indeed, the stock market telling us that the bull market is OVER. The fact is that the long-term mont... more »

The U.S. Military Doesn't Know How Many Troops, Ships or Which Fighter Jets It Needs

David Axe at Test Feed Using Fields - 22 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * A new report highlights a scary trend. The Pentagon lacks a reliable process for deciding how many troops and weapons it needs. The analytical gap is getting worse as Chinese and Russian forces grow increasingly sophisticated and challenge the U.S. Defense Department's assumptions. That's the worrying conclusion of *a new report* from the Government Accountability Office. The report could help to explain why the U.S. Navy insists it needs as many as 355 warships, up from 287 in 2019, and yet for 2020 *has proposed* to decommission early one aircraft ca... more »

Only Seven NATO Countries Hit Their Spending Targets In 2018

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
After 20 years in NATO, Poland is a model member *DW:* *NATO edges towards Trump's spending demands, Germany lags* *While seven NATO countries hit spending targets in 2018, German outlay lagged. NATO head Jens Stoltenberg was satisfied spending was moving in "the right direction," but will it be enough for US President Donald Trump? * European NATO allies increased defense expenditure in 2018, with big rises in the Baltics, Poland and the Netherlands, according to new figures. But while Canadian spending fell, Germany's lagged and only six of NATOs 30 members, excluding the US, m... more »

"5 Reasons We’re In This Mess"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"5 Reasons We’re In This Mess"* by Hardscrabble Farmer "A lot of virtual ink has been spilled in the past couple of years trying to home in on the source of our discontent. In the past half century or so we’ve experienced quite a few disruptions to the system, exposing deep rifts that were plastered over more than a few times in the past. America is nothing if not the land of skeletons in closets and the more that people are told what they may or may not consider by their betters, the more threadbare the excuses become. Everything has a reckoning, it is the immutable force of crea... more »

The #Facebook Dilemma

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
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What Will Happen to Your Body If You Start Eating Oats Every Day

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
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Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
People detained by security forces lie on the street after looting broke out during an ongoing blackout in Caracas, Venezuela, March 10. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Photos of the week* (Reuters).

March 15th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #785

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Friday March 15th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

NY Attorney General: Evidence Shows Trump Misused Charity

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
The Trump Foundation reached a deal in December to fold.

Witness: Many Dead in New Zealand Mosque Shooting

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
New Zealand historically has had only a handful of mass shootings events.

The Latest: New Zealand Police Warn People to Avoid Mosques

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 23 hours ago
A neighbor described mass casualties inside the mosque and said he saw the gunman flee.

Terror Attack In New Zealand. Multiple People Have Been Shot At Mosques Across Christchurch

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*Daily Mail: **Gunman believed to be Australian shoots several people in Christchurch mosque and livestreams the massacre - as more bodies are found at a second mosque* * Witnesses reported hearing 50 shots and police are responding to the incident * Bangladesh cricket team were inside mosque at the time of the shooting * Witnesses have said they saw 'blood everywhere' and people seriously injured * There are reports of another shooting outside Christchurch Hospital A gunman has opened fire at a mosque in New Zealand, shooting at children and reportedly killing at least nine pe... more »

My Solution To Global Warming

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 23 hours ago
Global warming can be solved overnight. Move the experts at NOAA who say winter is hot, to North Dakota. Bottineau, ND just had their second coldest February on record, with an average minimum temperature of -19F. It was also the … Continue reading →

Puerto Rican firm recalls chicken patties from schools after consumer complaint about metal pieces

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Productos La Aguadillana Inc. has recalled approximately almost 36,000 pounds of breaded chicken patty products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of metal, says the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The breaded chicken patty items were produced on Feb. 27, 2019, and March 1, 2019. “FSIS is concerned that some... Continue Reading

Dutch study finds dry raw sausages pose hepatitis E risk

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
A patient-control study in the Netherlands has identified traditional Dutch dry raw sausages as the main transmission route for hepatitis E virus to the general population. Researchers said prevalence and cause of hepatitis E virus (HEV) contamination of pork muscle meat products requires further investigation. Traditional Dutch dry raw sausages of pork muscle meat, called “cervelaat,”... Continue Reading

Father to remain behind bars, charged with daughter's attempted murder

Just In - 1 day ago
Police allege the Gippsland man shot his daughter in the head with a rifle earlier this year. He has been refused bail for the second time.

Turnbull lieutenant Craig Laundy quits, months after moving to backbench

Matthew Doran And Stephanie Borys at Just In - 1 day ago
Former minister Craig Laundy becomes the latest Coalition MP to quit politics ahead of the election, months after voicing his disgust at the internal brawling in the Liberals.

Thousands of fish found dead near Moruya

Claire Wheaton at Just In - 1 day ago
Thousands of dead fish wash up dead at Lake Meringo, near Moruya, on the New South Wales Far South Coast this week.

'I saw dead people everywhere': Christchurch witnesses describe carnage inside mosque

Just In - 1 day ago
Witnesses say the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch was so quiet "you could hear a pin drop" during Friday prayers — but then the silence was shattered by automatic gunfire as a man burst in and started murdering worshippers.

Uncle who abused nieces 'at peace' with offending after 'God forgave him', court hears

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 1 day ago
A Canberra man appears to be "at peace" with molesting his nieces decades ago, because he wrote them a letter telling them he had been forgiven by God, a court is told.

Bangladeshi cricket team forced to flee mass shooting in Christchurch

Just In - 1 day ago
The Bangladeshi Test cricket team has been caught up in a deadly mass shooting in Christchurch, fleeing from outside a mosque where they had gone for prayers.

Three days after $16 million wave farm deal torn up, Carnegie goes into administration

Kathryn Diss And Rebecca Turner at Just In - 1 day ago
Carnegie Clean Energy enters voluntary administration after months of uncertainty about its financial position, in the same week the WA Government cancels a contract for it to build a wave farm near Albany.

CPC sells Queensland cattle station to NT pastoralist

Daniel Fitzgerald at Just In - 1 day ago
Consolidated Pastoral Company (CPC) sells Mimong Station in Queensland's North West to Northern Territory pastoralist Sterling Buntine, reportedly for $20 million.

Victorian child dies of flu during significant summer outbreak

Peter Lusted at Just In - 1 day ago
A young child dies in Victoria due to what health authorities have labelled one of the biggest summer outbreaks of flu the state has seen, with 2,800 cases recorded — more than double the number from last year.

Students defy Premier and skip class to attend Sydney climate change rally

Antonette Collins And Kevin Nguyen at Just In - 1 day ago
Thousands of students rally in Sydney's Town Hall calling for urgent action on climate change, ignoring warnings from Gladys Berejiklian and Education Minister Rob Stokes that they could face disciplinary action.

Marvel sorry (sort of) for leaving Avengers: Endgame star off top billing

Alexis Moran at Just In - 1 day ago
Marvel Studio's Avengers: Endgame released their highly anticipated trailer today along with the movies poster — but something, or rather someone, was missing. Actress Danai Gurira's name was left off the top of the poster.

Live: 'One of New Zealand's darkest days': Worshippers shot dead in Christchurch mosques

Just In - 1 day ago
Police say a second gunman could still be on the loose after attacks at two mosques in Christchurch. Multiple people have been killed. Follow live.

Australian in custody after 49 people killed in Christchurch terror attack

Just In - 1 day ago
A man in his late 20s is set to face court in New Zealand, charged with murder after 49 people were killed and dozens more were injured in terrorist shootings at two Christchurch mosques.

Farmer unions demand scrapping of RCEP pact

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
15-Mar-2019 About 40 farmer unions demanded the government walk out of the negotiations over the RCEP free trade agreement, saying it would be disastrous for the domestic agriculture sector if the pact comes through.

Korea's agriculture deficit grows under FTAs

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
15-Mar-2019 South Korea has actively promoted its agricultural products in overseas markets over the past few years by holding K-food fairs. Nonetheless, data show that Korea has yet to resolve its chronic trade deficit in farm products.

If You Love Getting Robo Calls, Skip This Post

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
Years ago, I told Alan Grayson that the way to become the most popular political leader in America would be to figure out a way to ban robocalls, or-- at the very least-- how to make that ole 'do not call' list work again. But nothing ever came of it. He told me that "If you’re talking about how one gets rid of robocalls, then the answer is that you prosecute the people who send them. It would be child’s play for the FBI to track down and indict and convict the senders, even if they are in other countries. But this has a zero priority at the FBI, so it doesn’t get done. There are... more »

DO YOU SUFFER FROM MOLD TOXICITY? HELP HAS ARRIVED

Amanda-Mary at Healing Oracle - 1 day ago
Mold produces chemical by-products as part of its natural life cycle. These chemicals are often toxic, in which case they are known as “mycotoxins”. These mycotoxins are among the most toxic, naturally occurring chemicals on... more »

Meatless Mondays?

Craig Rucker at CFACT - 1 day ago
Because meatless Friday was already taken? The post Meatless Mondays? appeared first on CFACT.

Iran Warns Israel of ‘Crushing Response’ to Any Naval Intervention

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Iran Warns Israel of ‘Crushing Response’ to Any Naval Intervention by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ After Netanyahu alleges maritime oil smuggling, Tehran defense minister vows to respond with force to any attempt to curtail exports – Iran’s defense minister warned Wednesday that the Islamic Republic would give a “crushing response” if Israel followed through on a threat by […]

WikiLeaks Reveals Regime-Change Plans for Venezuela Blackout

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Mar 13, 2019 RT America’s Dan Cohen joins Scottie Nell Hughes to discuss the latest in Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro has ordered US diplomats out of the country and is turning to allies like China to help restore the country’s power grid. Maduro remains certain that the blackout was caused by […]

Military Planning At It’s Finest, Central Bank Takedown

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
X22Report Published on Mar 14, 2019 The fight for BREXIT continues, the EU is looking to keep the UK in limbo, this is their plan, this way nothing happens. The housing industry is imploding and with the Fed raising rates the housing market is having a difficult time staying afloat. Toyota is investing in the […]

Theresa May Surrenders After Another Brexit Defeat

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Published on Mar 14, 2019 After two humiliating defeats in the House of Commons, UK Prime Minister Theresa May has begrudgingly granted lawmakers a vote on delaying the March 29 Brexit. Former UK MP George Galloway chats with RT America’s Manila Chan. #RTAmerica #INQuestionRT #QuestionMore #News end

BREAKING: Israel Bombs Gaza

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
“All warfare is based on deception!” – Sun Tzu, The Art of War RT America Published on Mar 14, 2019 Rick Sanchez breaks the news of Israel’s bombing of Gaza in retaliation for two rockets allegedly fired at Tel Aviv. Israeli media is reporting that the “Islamic Jihad” terrorist group is most likely responsible for […]

Keiser Report: Negative Rates Are Coming (E1357)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on Mar 14, 2019 In this episode of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy discuss the the first warning signs of negative rates coming for the US when the next financial crisis hits. In the second half, Max continues his interview with Mish Shedlock of MishTalk.com about the latest economic data out of […]

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