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Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qWFCocIfXI
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Elastic Heart/Not The Only One”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Elastic Heart/Not The Only One” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95PpQFTzdsA
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Stars are sometimes born in the midst of chaos. About 3 million years ago in the nearby galaxy M33, a large cloud of gas spawned dense internal knots which gravitationally collapsed to form stars. NGC 604 was so large, however, it could form enough stars to make a globular cluster. *Click image for larger size.* Many young stars from this cloud are visible in the above image from the Hubble Space Telescope, along with what is left of the initial gas cloud. Some stars were so massive they have already evolved and exploded in a supernova. The brightest stars that are left emit light s... more »
The Poet: Jane Hirshfield“The Task”
*“The Task”* "It is a simple garment, this slipped-on world. We wake into it daily - open eyes, braid hair - a robe unfurled in rose-silk flowering, then laid bare. And yes, it is a simple enough task we've taken on, though also vast: from dusk to dawn, from dawn to dusk, to praise, and not be blinded by the praising. To lie like a cat in hot sun, fur fully blazing, and dream the mouse; and to keep too the mouse's patient, waking watch within the deep rooms of the house, where the leaf-flocked sunlight never reaches, but the earth still blooms.” - Jane Hirshfield
"The Monstrous Thing..."
"The monstrous thing is not that men have created roses out of this dung heap, but that, for some reason or other, they should want roses. For some reason or other man looks for the miracle, and to accomplish it he will wade through blood. He will debauch himself with ideas, he will reduce himself to a shadow if for only one second of his life he can close his eyes to the hideousness of reality. Everything is endured- disgrace, humiliation, poverty, war, crime, ennui- in the belief that overnight something will occur, a miracle, which will render life tolerable. And all the while a... more »
Life In Venezuela Has Returned To The Middle Ages
*AFP: **Venezuela returns to 'Middle Ages' during power outages* Caracas (AFP) - Walking for hours, making oil lamps, bearing water. For Venezuelans today, suffering under a new nationwide blackout that has lasted days, it's like being thrown back to life centuries ago. El Avila, a mountain that towers over Caracas, has become a place where families gather with buckets and jugs to fill up with water, wash dishes and scrub clothes. The taps in their homes are dry from lack of electricity to the city's water pumps. "We're forced to get water from sources that obviously aren't comple... more »
"Everybody's Pretending..."
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be." - Kurt Vonnegut, "Mother Night" "People are sad. People are broke. People are worried about money, people are worried that they're not enough and not amounting to anything and they don't feel good about themselves. People have rough times, and everybody's pretending it's not true, and we need to break that veneer." - Eve Ensler “You go up to a man, and you say, “How are things going, Joe?” and he says, “Oh fine, fine... couldn’t be better.” And you look into his eyes, and you see things really couldn’t be ... more »
Beyond Censorship: Destroying Free Thought Online
By Truthstream Media This is directly related to the video on free speech we put up two videos ago but in a much broader context…... more »
Free Download: T.S. Eliot, "Four Quartets"
*“Little Gidding”*, Excerpt "We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. When the last of earth left to discover Is that which was the beginning; At the source of the longest river The voice of the hidden waterfall And the children in the apple-tree. Not known, because not looked for But heard, half-heard, in the stillness Between two waves of the sea. Quick now, here, now, always - A condition of complete simplicity (Costing not less than everything) And all shall be well and All m... more »
ISIS Leader Planned His Escape Years Before The Fall Of The Islamic
An image grab from a July 5, 2014 propaganda video allegedly shows the leader of the Islamic State jihadist group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, addressing Muslim worshipers at a mosque in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul. Photo: AFP / Al-Furqan Media *Asia Times:* *ISIS prepped Baghdadi escape years before defeat* *Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his top leadership are likely in the impenetrable Syrian desert, long prepped for territorial setbacks* Long before the fall of his physical empire, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the self-proclaimed Islamic State, was hunkered down with his top ... more »
"Once a Gaucho… Always a Gaucho"
*"Once a Gaucho… Always a Gaucho"* By Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "This week, we got a surprise. Eight gauchos rode up, after crossing over the pass from the high “puna.” They dressed in traditional regalia, with their bombacho pants, chaps, boots, wide hats… and each with his knife behind his back. *The gauchos visit Bill at Gualfin.* *The gauchos get refreshed after a long ride.* *And the pack animals bring up the rear.* With them was a muleteer, Chancho, whose job was to bring the pack animals up the rear. Mounted on local criollo horses, they had been riding and camping for... more »
Soft Rocks
During late 1977 I worked for the Snowy Mountains Engineering Corporation on the Cordeaux Dam underground railway project proposal to haul coal underground to Port Kembla. The tunnel was designed to pass under the Cordeaux water-catchment storage and because of … Continue reading →
I was scared to leave the table
We have all been around people who openly denigrate others in front of us. For some reason, they feel by putting others down, it elevates them. In actuality, the opposite occurs. It shines a negative light on the speaker. An … Continue reading →
Free Speech-Parody At Risk As Republican Congressman Nunes Sues Cow
Support free speech/the right to make fun of politicians here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/nunes_vs_cow https://cow.protectvoting.org The right to make fun of politicians isn’t … Continue reading →
Man Visits Shelters to Ask for Dogs That No One Wants, Ends Up Adopting 10 Senior Canines
Pet owners worldwide can understand the deep bond that can form between a master and their pet. Perhaps they too can understand the grief involved with the loss of a pet, if that has come to pass, and how that painful feeling can linger. For one man, he decided to handle his grief a bit […] The post Man Visits Shelters to Ask for Dogs That No One Wants, Ends Up Adopting 10 Senior Canines appeared first on Health Nut News.
identification with the Infinite
Rakoczy Castle, Transylvania To All Who Love Freedom and Would Preserve It, *Now* all will admit that tensions are generated on earth. What is the source of tension? Surely not your mighty I AM God Presence. Human miscreation and neglect of spiritual study have propelled men into a decisionless valley. There they are becalmed in a state of vacillation between two evils without even the thought of deliverance in their hearts. Millions live in this manner; selfishness is rampant; the world wallows in deceit. The children of light have a most awesome responsibility. Theirs i... more »
Iran's Stealth Warship: The Next Big Challenge for the U.S. Navy or Paper Tiger?
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Middle East* We have some answers. *·Even if the Sahand doesn't become the primary instigator in confrontations between the two, a successful demonstration of its stealth capabilities could prove embarrassing to the U.S. Navy. After all, as The War Zone reported in September, the Navy's beleaguered USS Zumwalt may be the least-stealthy "stealth" ship currently on the high seas.* The Iranian navy added a brand new, domestically-made stealth destroyer to its fleet on Saturday, Reuters reports, deploying the warship and its purported radar-evading syst... more »
The Coming Eurasian World of Lyndon LaRouche
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order The Coming The Eurasian World of Lyndon LaRouche Video of The Coming The Eurasian World of Lyndon LaRouche *Join us LIVE Saturday at 2pm eastern featuring Jacques Cheminade, president of the French party, Solidarité & Progrès.* Lyndon LaRouche’s 2005 book "Earth’s Next Fifty Years," contains an essay entitled ‘Toward a Second Treaty of Westphalia:The Coming Eurasian World.' The visit of China’s Xi Jinping to Italy last week, preceded by a Milan seminar featuring Helga Zepp-LaRouche and an official of the Italian government, was a p... more »
Donald Trump threatens to shut US-Mexico border over immigrant dispute
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In a move that could potentially disrupt billions of dollars in trade, the American President says he is "not playing games" and that he is considering closing the southern frontier if Mexico does not make efforts to stop asylum seekers from reaching US soil.
Sex industry paper sees veil lifted on city's booming illegal brothel trade
A new discussion paper reveals the extent of illegal sexual activities operating in plain sight within the Darwin CBD, disguised as legitimate therapeutic massage parlours.
Three homes destroyed by grassfires near Ballarat
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Fire authorities confirm at least three homes are among buildings destroyed by grassfires in central Victoria yesterday. A blaze at Mount Mercer quickly grew to 2,000 hectares in size, while the Bunkers Hill fire burned through 150 hectares.
David Warner continues exceptional IPL form against Steve Smith's Rajasthan Royals
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Steve Smith is reduced to the role of bystander as David Warner hammers 69 runs off 37 balls when the two Australians met in the Indian Premier League on the day their international bans were lifted.
'Polar bears and moving ice': Adelaide woman to trek North Pole, complete explorers' grand slam
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Adelaide woman Katie Sarah sets her sights on trekking to the North Pole. If successful, she will become the first woman to complete the explorer's grand slam.
Two teenagers found dead in lake on Fraser Island
The bodies of two 16-year-old Japanese boys are found at Lake McKenzie on Fraser Island, north of Brisbane, Queensland police say. The pair were reported missing yesterday.
There Are Still Democrats Praying For A Deus Ex Mueller Ending
Well it certainly hasn’t taken long for the establishment narrative control machine to pace Russiagaters into a new arsenal of talking points. Now if you try to speak online about how Attorney General William Barr’s letter says that the Mueller report contains the explicit phrase “[T]he investigation […]
Rush Limbaugh’s Epic Presentation Explaining Mueller’s Duplicitious Motives…
Last night (Thursday) Rush Limbaugh appeared on Fox News to discuss the Mueller report and the much bigger backstory of why Mueller’s entire investigation existed. This is an excellent monologue presentation from Limbaugh: Hi, Mr. Limbaugh!
Upgrade You: The Army Wants Bigger Bullets To Smash the Enemy in Battle
*Task and Purpose* *Security, North America* Could be a big deal. *“The carbine is not far behind,” added Donahue, who declined to say when the new weapons might eventually be fielded**.* For decades the U.S. military’s rifles and machine guns have chambered either 5.56mm or 7.62mm rounds. Now, the Army’s newest weapons are being tested to fire a new caliber bullet that’s faster and more accurate to give soldiers an edge over their adversaries. *(This first appeared in 2018)* The Army is not saying exactly what types of defenses that this new bullet is meant to penetrate, but l... more »
Syria: Is US Fighting ISIS or Liquidating Assets?
*March 30, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - That the *"final stronghold"* of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) resides in US occupied territory in Syria says it all. From US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) memos dating back to 2012 noting efforts to create a "Salafist" [Islamic] "principality" [State] in eastern Syria precisely where ISIS rose and now clings to its *"final stronghold,"* to the obvious fact that ISIS' fighting capacity was only possible through extensive state sponsorship - it was already clear that the US and its partners in regime change against Syria had ... more »
Remembering 'The Great Escape'
*Stars and Stripes:* *US troops in Europe celebrate 75th anniversary of the Great Escape* American soldiers joined their Polish counterparts in Zagan, Poland, for two days of festivities over the weekend commemorating the 75th anniversary of the daring escape from a prisoner-of-war camp located there during World War II. Though 73 of the 76 men were recaptured after fleeing Stalag Luft III through 334 feet of tunnels on that late March 1944 night, the event has come to be known as the Great Escape and was hailed for causing the Wehrmacht to expend manpower hunting down the escape... more »
Mar-a-Lago Presser: President Trump Announces Departure of Administrator Linda McMahon (Video and Transcript)…
President Trump holds a mini press conference with Small Business Administration head Linda McMahon to announce her departure. During the presser President Trump also answers questions on a variety of current events. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] Mar-a-Lago – … Continue reading →
D’oh Canada – Jody Wilson-Raybould Has Tapes of Being Pressured to Take Legal Action Based on Politics….
Oh boy, if you’ve been following the Justin Trudeau scandal surrounding the SNC-Lavalin bribery and corruption case, well, things just got more interesting. Former Justice Minister, Canadian Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould, has stated, repeatedly, she felt pressured by Justin Trudeau … Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
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“How Does It All End?”
*“How Does It All End?”* by Bill Bonner "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." - Soren Kierkegaard “‘How does this all end?’ It’s a regular subject for guesswork here at the Diary. Of course, to see what’s coming, you have to look back on what’s come before. *Fantastic vision: *In 1900, a survey was done. ‘What do you see coming?’ asked the pollsters. All of those people questioned forecast better times ahead. Machines were just making their debut, but already people saw their potential. You can see some of that optimism on display today in the Pa... more »
"Why?"
"Is there an answer to the question of why bad things happen to good people? The response would be… to forgive the world for not being perfect, to forgive God for not making a better world, to reach out to the people around us, and to go on living despite it all, no longer asking why something happened, but asking how we will respond, what we intend to do now that it has happened." - Harold S. Kushner
CA bill proposes crackdown on illicit cannabis firms’ ads through Weedmaps, others
A new bill in the California Legislature is attempting to do what state regulators could not accomplish in 2018: Quash postings for illegal marijuana retailers by advertising giant Weedmaps and others. The measure, Assembly Bill 1417, was amended to include language that would: Require any ad for a marijuana company in California to include that […] CA bill proposes crackdown on illicit cannabis firms’ ads through Weedmaps, others is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Unlicensed Michigan medical marijuana dispensaries allowed to stay open
Michigan regulators are permitting roughly 50 unlicensed medical cannabis dispensaries to remain open past a March 31 deadline, in compliance with a judge’s decision. The state’s Bureau of Marijuana Regulation said in a statement issued Friday afternoon that “until further order of the court,” it wouldn’t enforce the deadline against the temporary operating facilities, The […] Unlicensed Michigan medical marijuana dispensaries allowed to stay open is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Nevada Senate panel wants disclosure of cannabis license winners
A Nevada Senate committee passed an amendment to a bill that would require the state to publicly disclose the names of businesses and investors awarded marijuana licenses. The issue came to the forefront in late 2018 when the state awarded the bulk of 61 provisional recreational marijuana licenses to a handful of applicants but didn’t disclose […] Nevada Senate panel wants disclosure of cannabis license winners is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Why have Democrats abandoned Israel?
"[Hypocrisy and arrogance] can be found throughout the relationship between Democratic leadership and Israel/Jews since the 2018 election. Since its inception in 1948, America, and especially the Democratic party has been allied with Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East. But with the new media popularity of Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, and Omar, the leadership of the Democratic party has surrendered their values in favor of making these three freshmen representatives happy. Although all three have clearly and repeatedly demonstrated anti-Semitic behavior, especially Omar, the De... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 3/29/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap-up 3/29/19: Special Report: A Warning." - 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/
Art of Tokiwa Mitsunaga and the backdrop of political intrigues in twelfth-century Japan
Art of Tokiwa Mitsunaga and the backdrop of political intrigues in twelfth-century Japan Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The period 1156 to 1185 witnessed many important events in Japan that would ultimately lead to a new period in Japanese history. In simple terms, the clash between the clans of Taira and Minamoto would witness […]
My Tiny Portable Garden
A tiny and portable "square foot" garden, with pictures. Continue reading →
"Beware: Global Monetary Reset Is Coming"
*"Beware: Global Monetary Reset Is Coming"* by Jim Rickards "This may be the most important commentary I’ve ever written. Here’s why. For years, financial analysts have discussed what’s called the Global Monetary Reset, or GMR. Expectations of a GMR stem from the fact that monetary policies around the world are still unstable and unsustainable, a decade after the financial crisis. There is no anchor to the system. There is no limit on money printing. There is no limit on debt creation. Such a system grows exponentially based on the false belief that governments can spend as much as... more »
'The First City Completely Devastated by Climate Change' Tries to Rebuild after Cyclone Idai
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
MAPUTO, Mar 29 (IPS) - The city of Dondo, about 30 kilometres from Beira, central Mozambique, didn't escape the strong winds of Cyclone Idai. It is estimated that more than 17,000 families were displaced and more than a dozen schools were destroyed in the city. Read the full story, “'The First City Completely Devastated by Climate Change' Tries to Rebuild after Cyclone Idai”, on globalissues.org →
UK Announces Aid Package for Gaza’s Hospitals in Near Breaking Point
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
LONDON, Mar 29 (IPS) - The UK Government has announced an aid package to support hospitals in Gaza that are "near breaking point". The £2 million package will go to the International Committee of the Red Cross's 2019 Israel and Occupied Territories (ILOT) Appeal. The aid will contribute to surgical equipment, drugs, wound dressing kits, prosthetics, and post-surgery physiotherapy for up to 3,000 disabled people. Read the full story, “UK Announces Aid Package for Gaza’s Hospitals in Near Breaking Point”, on globalissues.org →
Judge Blocks California’s High-Capacity Ammunition Ban
"Individual liberty and freedom are not outmoded concepts," San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez wrote.
Snapshot of Extinction: Fossils Show Day of Killer Asteroid
It was the day that nearly all life on Earth went extinct, including the dinosaurs.
Trump Issues New Permit for Stalled Keystone XL Pipeline
A lawyer for environmentalists who sued to stop the project called President Trump's action illegal.
Crash and Burn
This is the sixth post telling of the misunderstandings and coincidences at the end of which I ended up living in Hawaii with a group of folks involved in LSD-assisted psychotherapy. Here are parts one, two, three, four and five of this convoluted tale. So … what did Dr. Charles Hawkins, PhD., and folks in the psychotherapy house get right, and…
'Ignorant' Eddie McGuire slammed after he mocks amputee's coin toss
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The Sydney Swans slam comments from the Fox Footy presenter and Collingwood president, who was forced to apologise after he mocked a double amputee who tossed the coin before the AFL clash against Adelaide at the SCG last night.
Disability providers to get helping hand amid warnings of failure
Disability service providers will receive a multi-million-dollar boost amid warnings many were at risk of failure under the National Disability Insurance Scheme's pricing model.
How to catch a teenage quoll (hint: use sardines)
A population of eastern quolls in Mulligans Flat Sanctuary near Canberra has reared enough teenagers that they are being caught and transferred to a breeding program at Mt Rothwell in Victoria.
'It is just a gammon title': NT Opposition questions taxpayer-funded 'assistant minister' travel
The Country Liberals Opposition is claiming the Gunner Government has found a backdoor way to pay for additional travel that would never be publicly disclosed.
Gin made from seaweed and cheese — the Aussie distillers causing a stir in London
Australia is on the cusp of a gin rebellion, taking on London's famous distillers at their own game and winning with a unique blend of local flavours and precocious confidence.
Inquest told of fateful day Norwegian woman's grocery trip ended in bushfire 'catastrophe'
Tara de Landgrafft, Mark Bennett, Christien de Garis, Isabel Moussalli And Tom Joyner at Just In - 3 hours ago
A fire chief pays his respects to victims' families as an inquest into four deaths in the 2015 Esperance bushfires concludes after a week of emotional and tense hearings.
Rape threats and racist hate mail not enough to prompt police probe
After Indigenous woman Cindy Prior lost her racial discrimination case against a group of QUT students, neo Nazis and white supremacists have bombarded her with hateful threats and abuse, but the police are not investigating.
Tasmanian councillor pushes for free sanitary items in public toilets
Hobart could be the first city in Australia to have free pads and tampons in public bathrooms, under a proposal put forward by one councillor.
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Enemy Below'
From *Wikipedia*: The Enemy Below is a 1957 DeLuxe Color war film in CinemaScope, which tells the story of the battle between an American destroyer escort and a German U-boat during World War II. The movie stars Robert Mitchum and Curt Jürgens as the American and German commanding officers, respectively, and was directed and produced by Dick Powell. The film was based on a novel by Denys Rayner, a British naval officer involved in anti-submarine warfare throughout the Battle of the Atlantic. Read more ....
Big Congressional Primary In The Dallas-Fort With Metro? Will The DCCC Interfere?
*Ramon Romero (D) vs Marc Veasey (New Dem)* In 2014 Ramón Romero, Jr. (born 1975) primaried Lon Burnam, the 9-term Texas state Rep for downtown Fort Worth (HD 90). In a relatively high-turnout race, Romero won with 2,594 (51.1%) to 2,483 (48.9%).In the last few weeks there have been increasingly loud rumors that Romero is about to launch a primary against Congressman Marc Veasey, who represents TX-33. Like Romero, Veasey came up through the Texas state House, originally being elected and, like Romero, by challenging an entrenched Democratic incumbent (Glenn Lewis). TX-33 was create... more »
Better than the Glock 19? Meet the CZ P10 Pistols.
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: YouTube Screenshot] Can they take out the king? In 2017 CZ introduced their first striker fired pistol, the CZ P10C. *A mid-sized 9mm pistol with a 15-round magazine capacity* designed to compete with the Glock 19, Walther PPQ, and HK VP9, the P10C gained a solid reputation for reliability, impressive ergonomics, and a smooth and light trigger pull. Late last year, CZ introduced two new pistols in the P10 line up: the P10F and the P10S. In case, you didn’t figure out, the letters stand for: S – Subcompact C – Compact F – Full Size Clearl... more »
How the F-15 Will Become a 'Flying Arsenal' To Help F-22s Wage War
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: http://aviationintel.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/7723547518_8677a769ca_o-1.jpg] Here is how it will work. Twenty-six years after McDonnel Douglas — now part of Boeing — delivered the last single-seat F-15C to the Air Force, the flying branch is adding new sensors, communications gear and potentially weapons options that could extend the type’s operational relevance into the 2030s and beyond … as a heavily-armed “flying arsenal” supporting the stealthy F-22. As recently as 2009, the Air Force had planned to fully replace its then-400 or so... more »
Deadly History: Meet the Sniper Rifle that Assassinated President Kennedy
*War Is Boring* *Security, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] Here is the story. On Nov. 22, 1963, Lee Harvey Oswald fired two 6.5-millimeter rounds from an Italian Carcano Fucile di Fanteria Mod. 91/38 rifle and killed U.S. president John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. Kennedy was the fourth American president to be assassinated. Oswald, a 24-year-old former Marine, fired from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository. The killer harbored Communist sympathies and had earlier defected to, then returned from, the Soviet Union. Oswald had enlisted in the Marines in 1956. He was,... more »
#BecauseFirefighters. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Opposes Cell Towers and Antennas on Stations Due to Health Risks. This Is Why They Shouldn’t Be Installed Near Homes, Schools, and Hospitals Either.
By B.N. Frank Since 2004, The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) has opposed the use of their stations for cell towers and antennas because of... more »
France Becomes First Major Country To Ban All Five Pesticides Linked To Bee Deaths
While the United States of America has been pushing, supporting and defending a post World War II style of agriculture predicated on GMOs and chemicals, the EU has been on the front lines of protecting human health and the health of our pollinators. A recent New York Times investigation titled ‘Failed Promises of GMO crops’ found that this system of agriculture is not living up to its promises, despite Monsanto and other companies’ rallying cry that they are necessary to “feed the world.” Now, Europe is once again leading the way, in this case France. The nation known for its lo... more »
Janet Phelan On The Crisis In Judicial Integrity
In this presentation at the AAAPG conference on guardianship abuse in Tampa this past February, Janet Phelan lays out the facts concerning the human rights... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 29, 2019
*Andrew Roth, The Guardian: **Ukraine election: will voter anger propel TV comic to presidency?* Actor Vladimir Zelenskiy is tapping into the protest vote as favourite in Sunday’s vote Ukraine goes to the polls on Sunday with a comic who plays the president on his own TV show the favourite to become the next president in a protest vote against the country’s leaders. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, an actor with no prior political experience, is likely to win the first round with a lead of up to 10% in some polls. Behind him are Petro Poroshenko, the current president who made a fortune from... more »
ARIZONA SWAT TEAM TAKE 3 UNVACCINATED CHILDREN AWAY FROM PARENTS UNDER FORCE
An Arizona police department is under scrutiny today after newly released video shows officers forcibly removing a child. The child had a fever of 105 degrees and had recently visited a naturopathic doctor. The doctor... The post ARIZONA SWAT TEAM TAKE 3 UNVACCINATED CHILDREN AWAY FROM PARENTS UNDER FORCE appeared first on Healing Oracle.
A Review of Judis’ “The Nationalist Revival”
[image: a-review-of-judis-the-nationalist-revival] The most recent book of John Judis offers an evaluation of the current divisions that are tearing the Europe Union apart, and that have led to so many irresolvable conflicts in Washington, D.C.
Biden Early Front-runner in Democratic Party Field
[image: biden-early-front-runner-in-democratic-party-field] Former Vice President Joe Biden enjoys a double-digit lead in a poll for the Democratic nomination for president, but can he sustain this lead?
An Indulgent Waste of Time
Theresa May is nothing if not persistent. After losing for the second time, she vowed to have another go. Notwithstanding procedural shenanigans from the Speaker's chair, May was able to return her deal to the Commons again this afternoon. And you know what? In case you hid away from the news all day (and, in all truthfulness, who could blame you?) May lost *again*. 344 to 286 was the damage this time, despite the hype train doing its best to talk up the number of Brexiteers who had changed their minds. Among them, for entirely opportunistic reasons, was one Boris Johnson. Unfortuna... more »
Curio Wellness drops medical marijuana licensing suit against Maryland
Curio Wellness dropped its lawsuit to block Maryland regulators from awarding new cannabis cultivation licenses that the state said were intended to increase diversity in the industry. The company had received impassioned public criticism after it filed the suit, according to The Baltimore Sun. Curio CEO Michael Bronfein said in a statement that the medical […] Curio Wellness drops medical marijuana licensing suit against Maryland is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Chief appointed for new Michigan cannabis agency
Michigan tapped its top medical marijuana regulator to lead the newly created Marijuana Regulatory Agency, which is responsible for the state’s medical and recreational marijuana programs. Andrew Brisbo, director of Michigan’s Bureau of Marijuana Regulation in the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, must be confirmed by the state Senate, but observers don’t expect opposition. […] Chief appointed for new Michigan cannabis agency is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Did 250 Scientists Warn that Apple Airpods Pose a Cancer Risk?
One error in one news report can lead to many more.
Redacted Mueller Report Expected to Be Released by Mid-April
Attorney General William Barr described Mueller's report as nearly 400 pages long, not including the tables and supporting materials.
La Iniciativa de La Franja y la Ruta: las empresas chinas de agronegocios se globalizan
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
29-Mar-2019 BRI proporciona un marco de trabajo para la inversión china, para mejorar la infraestructura actual y construir también nuevos sitios de producción y rutas comerciales con el fin de conectar de mejor manera a China con el resto del mundo.
L'initiative “la Ceinture et la Route” : l'agrobusiness chinois se mondialise
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
29-Mar-2019 La BRI fournit à l'investissement chinois un cadre pour améliorer les infrastructures existantes et construire de nouveaux sites de production et de nouvelles routes commerciales, pour mieux relier la Chine au reste du monde.
Demanda contra México, para abril: Odyssey
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
29-Mar-2019 La SE tiene dos semanas para resolver el caso antes de llegar a la conciliación.
World News Briefs -- March 29, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Euronews:* *Final day of campaigning in Ukraine elections* Politicians in Ukraine will be finishing their electoral campaigns today, ahead of Sunday's presidential election. There are a total of 39 candidates on the ballot paper, but comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy leads the latest polls. If no candidates win a majority of the votes, a second vote between the top two will take place. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Iraqi leader says there’s *‘consensus’ on US troops presence.* Saudi Arabia says Syrian opposition* must unite before any dialogue with government.* A 'tragic life' *f... more »
A deep ocean current shift gives 400-year notice of massive climate change
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Credit: NASA – GISS Showing once again that significant warming and cooling are normal features of the global climate over thousands of years and longer. We could speculate whether this particular research might be linked to the de Vries cycle. The warm waters of the Gulf Stream flow up…
Nudging a Climate Illiterate
Originally posted on Science Matters: Mark Hendrickson writes at The Epoch Times March 28, 2019 Open Letter to a Journalist About His Paper’s Position on Climate Change Mark patiently lays out information and context for someone to think more deeply about superficial opinions on global warming/climate change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added…
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 28-Mar-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
Is Oregon Trafficking Children out of State via Their Foster Care System?
Oregon has a foster care problem. Too many foster children, and not enough foster homes to put them into. A 2016 lawsuit was filed against the state for housing foster children in hotels and offices. Richard Wexler, director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform (NCCPR), states: "Oregon tears children needlessly from their parents at a rate far above the national average." Since 2017, the rate of foster children being shipped out of Oregon to facilities in other states has more than doubled. Most of these are troubled youth being sent to psychiatric wards. Earlier t... more »
Survey: Many Canadians Choosing Medical Cannabis to Replace Dangerous Prescription Drugs
Canada became one of the world’s first complete nations to legalize medical marijuana in 2001. This occurred after Terrance Parker went all the way to Ontario’s Court of Appeals in 2000 to declare the right to treat his epilepsy with the only thing that worked for him – cannabis. This court declared arresting Parker for using the only compound that worked for him was unconstitutional. Thus the Marijuana Medical Access Regulations (MMAR) created a national legal medical marijuana program allowing its use for chronic pain and diseases mainstream medicine fails at helping, such as can... more »
Lauded Special Olympics Program To Continue with Federal Funding
Unified Champion Schools, a Special Olympics educational program that has been saved from the federal fiscal chopping block, is known as an initiative whose benefits extend beyond the intellectually disabled.
Report Examines How Online For-Profit Institutions Impact Vulnerable Students
Online programs provided by for-profit institutions are known to focus their marketing and recruitment strategies toward vulnerable students that are low-income, African-American, veterans, women and are over the age of 25. A new report by the Center for Responsible Learning (CRL) assesses how these programs have affected these minority groups and what attracted them to online learning.
'Serial swatter' whose bogus call led to man's death gets 20 years in jail
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The so-called swat call was made after two men had a dispute over a small bet on the video game Call of Duty. While the family of the victim believes the man who arranged it got what he deserved, they also want police held to account.
Illegal steroid-like drugs are being sold in Canberra and the fitness community says they're more popular than ever
Health authorities are trying to stamp out the illegal sale of a potentially dangerous muscle-building drug in retail stores, but some in the industry say that will not stop its rising popularity — with some bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts "not fazed" by the risks.
'Not improving one little bit': The number of greyhound deaths on Tasmanian tracks on the rise
Despite efforts to clean up the greyhound racing sector, the number of dogs euthanased on Tasmania's tracks doubled last year compared to the year before, with injuries also on the rise, stewards' reports show.
Can these two endangered birds be brought back from the brink?
The King Island thornbill and scrubtit are the size of ping-pong balls and had been expected to become extinct over the next 20 years — but there may be hope for them yet.
Homecoming for historic north-east Victorian footy club
A north-east Victorian footy club will play its first match back on home turf this Saturday, after being groundless for three years due to lead contamination at the North Wangaratta Recreation Reserve.
Shooters win most booths in former Labor heartland Broken Hill
The Labor Party's hold on the city that helped give birth to the modern union movement and the eight-hour working day loosens.
Barramundi soap a fishy draw-card for tourists
Would you use a soap made from fish? Lea Wilder fights to attract locals to empty tourist village by making barramundi soap.
Inside the world of bush legend Ron Woodall, the 'Dr Dolittle' of rodeo bulls
He's a champion bull rider and breeder famous in the world of Australian rodeo — a man they say has a very special talent with both "man and beast".
Aussies continue ODI winning streak against Pakistan
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Australia defeat Pakistan by six runs in a dramatic dead rubber, getting over the line in Dubai despite a record-breaking century on debut from opener Abid Ali plus another ton from Mohammad Rizwan.
Ocean off Victoria's Gippsland could be home to first offshore wind project
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If it proceeds, the Star of the South project would be the first of its kind in Australia and generate 2,000 megawatts of electricity — enough to power 1.2 million homes.
SYRIA: Report Claims French, Belgian Intelligence Plotting ‘Chemical False Flag’ in Idlib
*21WIRE* | Poison canisters disguised as oxygen and natural gas tanks have been delivered to Idlib in preparation for another staged event.
Your Happy Marriage is Making You Fat. Talk About it With Your Spouse.
https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/happy-marriage-makes-men-fat/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fbowned&utm_content=fatherly Advertisements
Decoding the signs of response to cancer immunotherapy
https://www.nature.com/articles/d42473-019-00064-0?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Fixed+-+Decoding+the+signs+of+response+to+cancer+immunotherapy
Study reveals exercise is more critical than diet to maintain weight loss
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-03-reveals-critical-diet-weight-loss.html
Scientists discover genetic mutation that helps block pain and improve healing.
https://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-28/scientists-discover-genetic-mutation-that-blocks-pain/10950380?pfmredir=sm&sf210056939=1&smid=Page:%20ABC%20News-Facebook_Organic&WT.tsrc=Facebook_Organic
High-fructose corn syrup boosts intestinal tumor growth in mice.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/03/190321141924.htm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
#Ibuprofen is Probably Causing Thousands of Deaths a Year
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2017/03/19/new-study-ibuprofen-probably-causing-thousands-deaths-year/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Virus tricks the immune system into ignoring bacterial infections
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00991-4?utm_source=fbk_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=naturenews&sf210073367=1
Humanity May Be Alone In The Universe
https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2016/06/21/humanity-may-be-alone-in-the-universe/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Malorie/#1687a79242e4
Smart #aliens might live within 33,000 light-years of Earth. A new study explains why we haven’t found them yet.
https://www.businessinsider.in/Smart-aliens-might-live-within-33000-light-years-of-Earth-A-new-study-explains-why-we-havent-found-them-yet-/articleshow/66141363.cms
Doctors perform world’s first kidney donation between HIV+ patients, a medical breakthrough
https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/medical/doctors-perform-world-s-first-kidney-donation-between-hiv-patients-a-medical-breakthrough/ar-BBVmTMI?ocid=ob-fb-enin-211
Hell’s Own Cesspool: Why Okinawa Was World War II's Most Brutal Battle
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Welcome to hell on Earth. On Easter morning, April 1, 1945, the Pacific island of Okinawa trembled beneath an earthshaking bombardment from American combat aircraft overhead and ships steaming offshore in preparation for an amphibious landing of unprecedented magnitude. The commander of Japan’s massive 32nd Imperial Army, Lt. Gen. Mitsuru Ushijima, stood quietly on the crest of Mount Shuri near the southern end of the island, calmly watching the spectacle. He and his chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Isamu Cho, and his... more »
The War Between Trump and Schiff is Just Starting
*Hunter DeRensis* *Domestic Politics, United States* A proponent of Trump-Russia collusion theories, Rep. Adam Schiff has been enveloped by fallout from the conclusions of Mueller's investigation. “The Justice Department will release special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on the Russia investigation to Congress and the public by ‘mid-April,’ if not sooner,” Attorney General William Barr said on Friday. Portions of the 300-page report are due within the next couple of weeks to Congress, ensuring that it will not leave the media spotlight anytime soon. Instead, the brouhaha over t... more »
This is How the Army Fights Wars "In the Dark"
*Charlie Gao* *Security, United States* In the 2000s, the US Army fielded the AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG I). How does it work? What advantages do fusion vision optics provide? In the 2000s, the U.S. Army fielded the AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG I). The ENVG I combined thermal imaging and image intensification technology to give soldiers the ability to see both in the thermal spectrum and in regular night vision in a capability sometimes called “fusion” or “fused” vision. Now, this technology appears to be ready for the prime time, with most majo... more »
BREAKING NEWS: Listen to actual conversation between Wilson-Raybould and Wernick
*Former Canadian Attorney-General * *Jody Wilson-Raybould* *Former Chief of the Privy Council* *Michael Wernick* *Listen to the actual conversation between Former Canadian Attorney-General Jody Wilson-Raybould and Former Chief of the Privy Council HERE to find out why both of them are no longer in their positions. She, because she would not do the bidding of the Prime Minister, and he, because he would.*
AG William Barr Notifies Congress Mueller Report Will Be Available Mid-April…
The Robert Mueller report on the investigation into Russia’s election interference will be made public by mid-April according to a letter sent today from Attorney General William P. Barr. The White House will not see the document before he sent … Continue reading →
Corruption Junction – Federal Judge Rules on Comey Memos – Release for Review “Clean and Unredacted” by April 1st…
There’s a somewhat sketchy background here that’s a little bit more granular and important than current reporting is outlining. The redacted Comey memos were originally released to congress and the media. However, the unredacted memos -and more importantly the reason … Continue reading →
Nudging a Climate Illiterate
Mark Hendrickson writes at The Epoch Times March 28, 2019 Open Letter to a Journalist About His Paper’s Position on Climate Change Mark patiently lays out information and context for someone to think more deeply about superficial opinions on global warming/climate change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. Commentary Mark Trumbull, Staff […]
Treasure Quest - Reality Show?
It is difficult to believe that more people haven’t commented on the interview I conducted with Captain Keith Plaskett about the reality of *Treasure Quest*. He made some very interesting comments about the way the show was cast, which is his word. It was cast. They had a “screen test” with the members of the cast to ensure that they could work well together on the screen. Keith Plaskett We talked about the attempt to buy a ten-thousand-dollar silver bar that was allegedly from the Treasure of the Trinity, but instead paid a thousand just to learn where it had been found. We are to... more »
The Federal Minimum Wage Increase Hurt Many Low-Skilled Workers
We find that increases in the minimum wage significantly reduced the employment of low-skilled workers. By the second year following the $7.25 minimum wage’s implementation, we estimate that targeted individuals’ employment rates had fallen by 6.6 percentage points (9%) more in bound states than in unbound states. The implied elasticity of our target group’s […] The post The Federal Minimum Wage Increase Hurt Many Low-Skilled Workers appeared first on Econlib.
One Million March For Algerian President Bouteflika's Removal
*Reuters:* *Hundreds of thousands march against Algeria's Bouteflika* ALGIERS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Algiers on Friday to demand the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in the biggest demonstration since unrest erupted six weeks ago. In at least one location, a Reuters correspondent saw police opening fire with tear gas and rubber bullets, and chasing and beating demonstrators, after youths hurled stones at them. The turnout came days after the military called for the aging leader’s removal to end a growing political crisis.... more »
Newest Largest T. Rex Weighs In At 20,000 Pounds
The largest *Tyrannosaurus rex* skeleton discovered so far, and therefore the largest carnivore on land currently known to science, was discovered in 1991 in Saskatchewan, Canada, but the extremely hard matrix surrounding the bones, in combination with the size of the skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex (RSM P2523.8), made it especially difficult and time-consuming to remove, assemble, and study. Since is is relatively complete (roughly 65 percent), RSM P2523.8 has finally been described in *The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology*. read more
Solar cyclic variability can modulate winter Arctic climate
Sci Rep. 2018; 8: 4864. Published online 2018 Mar 20. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-22854-0 PMCID: PMC5861038 PMID: 29559646 Indrani Roy Abstract This study investigates the role of the eleven-year solar cycle on the Arctic climate during 1979–2016. It reveals that during those years, when the winter solar sunspot number (SSN) falls below 1.35 standard deviations (or mean value), …
Thorner: Green New Deal – boldest tactic yet to advance UN Agenda 21
Illinois Review March 25, 2019 By Nancy Thorner – Most people in America don’t even realize that tentacles of a dangerous United Nations program are being enacted in our nation’s cities and certainly our country, with the full cooperation of those in our highest positions of authority. It is so complicated and difficult to believe …
Breaking: Syrian Army launches heavy attack on jihadist forces in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has unleashed another big assault in the Hama Governorate, today, after a brief exchange of hostilities last night. Led by their 4th Division, the Syrian Arab Army began their assault by heavily targeting the Turkestan Islamic Party’s (TIP) positions inside the Al-Ghaab Plain. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force gets upgraded Tu-22M3 strategic bomber
The Tupolev Aircraft Company (part of the United Aircraft Corporation) has handed over the next upgraded Tu-22M3 strategic missile-carrying bomber to Russia’s Aerospace Force, the Tupolev press office reported on Friday. “The Tupolev Aircraft Company integrated into the United Aircraft Corporation announces the transfer of the next Tu-22M3 missile-carrying bomber for operation in the long-range […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US carries out fresh airstrikes in eastern Syria despite declaration of victory against ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The U.S. Coalition carried out a fresh series of airstrikes over eastern Syria, today, targeting the last areas with an Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) presence. According to reports from the Deir Ezzor Governorate, the U.S. Coalition launched a number of airstrikes over the Islamic State’s positions on the Baghouz Mountain. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Navy trails NATO warships in Black Se3a w3aters
Russia’s Navy is monitoring the movement of the three NATO warships that entered the Black Sea, Russia’s National Defense Management Center said on Friday. According to the Center, “the Black Sea Fleet is monitoring the movement of a group of three NATO vessels that entered the Black Sea, which belong to the Netherlands, Canada and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is Oregon Trafficking Children out of State via Their Foster Care System?
Oregon has a foster care problem. Too many foster children, and not enough foster homes to put them into. A 2016 lawsuit was filed against the state for housing foster children in hotels and offices. Richard Wexler, director of the National Coalition for Child Protection Reform (NCCPR), states: "Oregon tears children needlessly from their parents at a rate far above the national average." Since 2017, the rate of foster children being shipped out of Oregon to facilities in other states has more than doubled. Most of these are troubled youth being sent to psychiatric wards. Earlier t... more »
White House Warns Russia That Sending Military Personnel To Venezuela Threatens International Peace
*Reuters:* *White House warns Russia over troops in Venezuela, threatens sanctions* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Friday warned Russia and other countries backing President Nicolas Maduro against sending troops and military equipment to Venezuela, saying the United States would view such actions as a “direct threat” to the region’s security. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been given a list of options to respond to Russia’s growing presence in Venezuela in support of Maduro, including new sanctions, said Elliott Abrams, the U.S. special representative for Ven... more »
CARTOON HIATUS: MARCH 30, 2019
Sad me. There won't be cartoons for today. My arm just won't allow me to work the mouse for long enough to find, prepare, organize and post. It is painful to do just about anything, but when I spend too much time at the pc, the next day it is hell. I have resisted taking this break for a few weeks but realize it is what I must do if ever I wish to lift or carry a cup of tea with my right hand again. Let alone almost anything else. Aging includes not healing so quickly if at all it seems! Years ago this would have been healed within weeks. But enough of my complaints. Getting an MR... more »
America Prepares For War In Space
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Warrior Maven:* *How America is Revving Up Preparations for Massive Space War* *Six Trends Guide America’s Future in Space* Staying ahead of space trends – from satellite manufacture to new launch options – is daunting. Six trends – at least – are at work. To what exact end they vector is unclear, but watching is important. These trends will affect American investment in space, national security, our modern standards of living, and our wider economy. First, heavy satellites are getting heavier, as more capability is attached to each satellite. Capab... more »
Trump: I’ll Close Border If Mexico Doesn’t Stop Illegal-Alien Invasion. 1.5M Expected This Year
[image: trump-i-ll-close-border-if-mexico-doesn-t-stop-illegal-alien-invasion-1-5m-expected-this-year] President Trump says that if Mexico does not stop the illegal-alien invasion that has overwhelmed U.S. immigration authorities and is costing taxpayers millions of dollars, he will close the border.
Brexit Bedlam: May’s Deal Defeated a Third Time; Future is Unclear
[image: brexit-bedlam-may-s-deal-defeated-a-third-time-future-is-unclear] On the day the UK was originally scheduled to leave the EU, Brexit's future is more unclear than ever as Theresa May's deal is defeated a third time and PMs can't decide how to move forward.
Mexico Demands Apology From Spain for Conquest; Spain Says Go Pound Sand
[image: mexico-demands-apology-from-spain-for-conquest-spain-says-go-pound-sand] Mexico’s socialist president Andrés Manuel López-Obrador recently demanded an apology from Spain for colonial conquest. What’s surprising in this age of the cowardly kowtow is Spain’s response.
Rockland County Department of Health Confirms Only 5 active Measles Cases
So what provoked this radical action against the population of Rockland County? One would assume a huge outbreak of measles is spreading the area, right? The post Rockland County Department of Health Confirms Only 5 active Measles Cases appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
How many people watch cable news?
*FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019Is Manne the rational animal?:* How many people watch cable news? Our favorite blogger, Kevin Drum, may need to stay in a bit more: DRUM (3/28/19): *There’s a lot of wailing and gnashing these days about whether “the media” reported on the Trump-Russia scandal fairly* over the past couple of years. My sense is that the coverage was generally OK, but it turns out that the criticism is mostly aimed at MSNBC, and specifically at Rachel Maddow. *Did they blow it? Beats me. I haven’t watched any prime time cable shows for years. I have no idea what they’ve been s... more »
20 E. coli O103 cases reported in Kentucky, Others possible in OH, IN and TN – No Source Named
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is warning people about a sudden increase in E. coli O103 cases. Kentucky is now reporting 20 ill but not the possible source, however, apparently there are three additional cases in Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The cases in Kentucky were reported between March 5 and 25. Health officials noted the... Continue Reading
Following Trump, Republicans Continue To Destroy The U.S. Intelligence Infrastructure-- Now They're Smearing Adam Schiff
"The Russian hoax is finally dead," Trump lied on Thursday in Grand Rapids. "The collusion delusion is over." Most Americans are well aware he is neither exonerated nor vindicated and fully 75% of the public insist the whole Mueller Report be made available to the public, not just a few words, chosen to make it appear the Trump didn't do much wrong. This morning, Susan Glasser mused at the *New Yorker* about how remarkable it is that "Trump triumphant has sounded like Trump at every other point in his Presidency: angry and victimized; undisciplined and often incoherent; predictabl... more »
We're coming for you commie libtards...
*I could watch this a hundred times - even though I watched the entire rally.* And the crowds outside were darn near as big. *MAGA* A *yuuuuuge* thank you to my friend Astroserf over at the world famous home of *MOTUS* who told me how to embed this. Forever grateful! The Trump Rally Tonight in Michigan looks (and sounds) like the Super Bowl. After being absolved of two years of baseless slander - it might as well be. What a vindication moment 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/6NzYwnbum0 — Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 28, 2019
Regulation and Engineering Failures
In the aftermath of the two Boeing 737MAX crashes: For years, the FAA has allowed plane manufacturers to self-certify parts of the oversight process for new planes, called Organization Designation Authorization. This process, in which the aircraft manufacturer’s employees perform some of the safety tests and inspections with FAA oversight, reportedly saved the government body time and […]
"When your response to everything that is wrong with the world is to say, 'there ought to be a law,' you are saying that you hold freedom very cheap." #QotD
*"When your response to everything that is wrong with the world is to say, 'there ought to be a law,' you are saying that you hold freedom very cheap."* ~ Thomas Sowell . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
The unique chicken with a dark twist that's growing on Australian consumers
Australian consumers are slowly opening up to the idea of eating a different kind of poultry — the black-skinned chicken.
92-year-old world champion race walker shares the secret to her success
Just In - 8 hours ago
Heather Lee walks the walk. A relative newcomer to race walking, Lee now holds numerous world records and the nonagenarian puts her success down to one simple training tip.
'The end of the road': Two Edward Snowden refugees granted asylum but five still in limbo
Vanessa Rodel, one of the asylum seekers who sheltered American whistle-blower Edward Snowden in Hong Kong in 2013has been granted asylum in Canada with her daughter — but the other five refugees are still waiting for the verdict.
‘A room full of 20-year-old men smoking': What is a click farm, and how do they make money?
In clandestine businesses known as click farms spread out across the world, fake profiles, likes, shares, and views are being manufactured and sold to social media influencers, businesses, and even politicians.
Sixty-nine millionaires paid zero tax in 2016-17
The latest statistics from the ATO show the list of of Australia's millionaires paying no income tax is growing, and negative gearing remains a popular tax break.
Internet trolls are trying to bring down Indonesia's President
As Indonesia’s election looms, there has been a massive spike in fake news, hate speech and propaganda online. Some politicians are outraged. But others see an opportunity.
'Devastating impact': A Government crackdown might cost your yoga class
If you are among the 80 per cent of Australians who use natural medicines and treatments such as naturopathy, yoga and Pilates to improve your health, prepare for a shock.
Accused Christchurch shooter posted Facebook image of Al Noor mosque days before attack
A crude collage posted to the alleged Christchurch gunman's page is raising more questions about whether authorities missed the warning signs.
China is building Antarctic bases inside Australia’s claim. We don't know why
As the Antarctic Treaty turns 60, keeping watch on the icy continent is becoming more difficult. So, what is China doing down there? Truth is, we don't know for sure.
Politics has reached a new level of suspending disbelief
When mainstream parties stand for little, One Nation gets a chance to hunt for preferences and the balance of power in the Senate, writes Laura Tingle.
I had my poo tested to see if the science on gut bacteria stacks up
There are more than 1,000 species of bacteria fighting deep inside your body. But what does the makeup of that bacteria tell us about our health? Freya Petersen finds out the hard way — by having her poo tested.
'My GP thinks it's all in my head': Why some doctors don't take women's pain seriously
Just In - 8 hours ago
When men complain of pain they are given painkillers, women are often prescribed antidepressants. What is behind the gender divide in treatment for chronic pain? Professor Louise Sharpe.
The Bauhaus legacy is darker than many like to imagine
The enormously influential Bauhaus school is celebrated as an enemy of the Nazis — but few know about the former students who helped design concentration camps.
Yass queens: Queer Eye makeover becomes tourism drawcard for small town
The expression 'Yass Queen' conjures up images of pop star Lady Gaga, New York fashion, and divas, but the NSW farming town is turning it into a tourism drawcard.
New Coal Power Projects Declining- But Is This The End Of Coal?
By Paul Homewood A new report has found that the number of coal-fired power plants around the globe is in steep decline. The research was conducted by the Global Energy Monitor, Greenpeace India and the Sierra Club who say there was a 20 percent drop in newly commissioned coal power capacity between 2017 and […]
Creating Opportunities for Underrepresented Minority Students
Recent news reports have indicated that, once again, minority enrollment in New York’s eight specialized high schools was disappointing. Responding to this, New York City’s Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for a change in admission criteria to allow some students who do not quite make the grade on the standardized admission tests to be, nevertheless, granted admission into these eight schools. It’s little wonder why students desire such admission: these schools have historically produced some of the most successful students in New York City.
Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph Named Sole Finalist for Georgia Gwinnett Presidency
The Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) Board of Regents have announced Dr. Jann Luciana Joseph as the sole finalist for the college’s next president, pending official board approval. According to state law, a university board is required to wait at least five business days after the official naming of a presidential finalist before officially voting him […]
Elizabeth Kronk Warner Named First Dean of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law
The University of Utah has appointed Elizabeth Kronk Warner as the first woman dean of the S.J. Quinney College of Law, effective July 1. Currently, Kronk Warner serves as associate dean of academic affairs, professor and director of the Tribal Law and Government Center at the University of Kansas School of Law. Deemed a national […]
University of Bridgeport to Cut Several Degree Programs
Some students and faculty from the University of Bridgeport have expressed shock and sadness after the university announced that it has decided to end several degree programs, such as its naturopathic medicine program, which has been offered at the school since 1997. “This is a tremendous loss for Connecticut and for the naturopathic community at […]
Congressman Elijah Cummings Slated to Speak at Morgan State University’s Commencement
Maryland Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will be the commencement speaker at Morgan State University’s 143rd Spring Commencement ceremony on May 18, the university recently announced. Cummings, a member of Morgan’s Board of Regents, will deliver his address to the university’s Spring 2019 class consisting of almost 800 students at the Hughes Memorial Stadium. This marks […]
WPU to Host Inaugural Hip Hop and Higher Ed Symposium
William Peace University (WPU) has announced that the inaugural Hip Hop and Higher Education Symposium will occur April 4-5 and will center on academic conversations regarding the hip hop genre’s relationship to social justice and other issues. “The strategic plan, Believe in Peace, is a bold plan focused on Immersive Learning, Innovative Partnerships, Strategic Growth […]
Etain’s NY medical marijuana processing facility on hold; state financing issue cited
Etain is delaying by a year its plan to build a medical marijuana processing plant in upstate New York after being rejected for state-backed financing due to its connection with the cannabis industry, The Post-Star in Glen Falls reported. The female-owned company, one of the state’s 10 MMJ operators, instead is turning to private bank […] Etain’s NY medical marijuana processing facility on hold; state financing issue cited is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis social consumption bill passes first hurdle in Colorado
A Colorado House committee advanced a bill that would allow social cannabis consumption venues in the state. House: Refer House Bill 19-1230, Marijuana Hospitality Establishments, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. #coleg — Legislative Council (@COBusinessComm) March 28, 2019 The measure, passed 7-4 by the House […] Cannabis social consumption bill passes first hurdle in Colorado is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
China, North Korea and Russia's Worst Nightmare: 200 B-21 Stealth Bombers
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * All of the reasons the Raider could be a real game-changer. *We don’t know what the Raider in its final form will look like, or when the Air Force will release more information on an aircraft it wants to carefully protect. The B-21 has disappeared into the “black” world of military technology, and will only reemerge when the bomber is ready.* On October 27, 2015, nearly thirty-four years to the day after Northrop Grumman was awarded the contract to develop the first stealth bomber, the U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop a contract for a new bomber: the ... more »
Watch This Amazing Video of a U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Hugging the Earth
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] Pretty amazing . . . and scary. If you had asked me a month ago if I was a particular *fan* of helicopters, I would have rolled my eyes. But that was before I saw this cool send-off video for the 4-6 Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron Apache unit. The 4th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade deployed to South Korea for nine months at the beginning of this year, and to cap off a year of training, Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Koskela thought he'd do something a little d... more »
Young Boy Avoids Bone Marrow Transplant, Heals Symptoms Naturally With Tree Bark
If you’ve never heard of Fanconi’s Anemia, that’s probably a good thing, as people who have the rare blood disorder often live to be just 20-30 years old. The most common causes of death from this disease include large, solid tumors and bone marrow failure. Currently, the major allopathic treatment for this blood disorder, which can also lead to leukemia in many cases, is a bone marrow transplant, a time-consuming and expensive process that requires a matching donor to be found. Oftentimes, matches are not found on time. While bone marrow transplants can save lives, there are many he... more »
Crisis Response – President Trump Announces Plan to Close U.S-Mexico Border Next Week…
President Trump tweeted earlier today that he plans to close at least a portion of the U.S-Mexico border next week in an effort to force Mexico to take action and stop the constant caravans of migrants. Because the economic consequences … Continue reading →
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