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President Trump and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Hold 5G Event – 2:30pm Livestream…
President Trump and FCC Chairman Ajit Pai are delivering remarks today on the U.S. 5G wireless network deployment. Chairman Pai is expected to announce additional funding for rural broadband internet access. In February, Trump called on U.S. telecommunications companies to … Continue reading →
BBC normalising far-left extremism
Ash 'Madame Mao' Sarkar So, here's the thing, people you don't agree with will sometimes be on TV... And sometimes people you don't agree with will be on TV *a lot*. Take self-professed communist Ash Sarkar from the extreme-Left website Novara Media. She's all over the BBC these days. Even *Politics Live *presenter Elizabeth Glinka said to her today, "You're on programmes like this. You're all over the place". And Elizabeth wasn't wrong. This year alone she's been on *Question Time, The Andrew Marr Show, Newsnight *and *Politics Live *(repeatedly). Isn't the BBC enabling far-le... more »
Los gobiernos de la UE dan luz verde al inicio de las negociaciones con Trump sin mandato parlamentario
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 Los embajadores de la UE han llegado a un “principio de acuerdo” para iniciar las negociaciones comerciales con EE UU. Los mandatos de negociación del TTIP 2.0 serán adoptados el lunes 15 de abril.
Transantiago: en Londres parte juicio por millonaria demanda contra Chile de Alsacia y Express
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 Este jueves, en Londres, Inglaterra, el Estado chileno comenzará a defenderse ante el Centro Internacional de Arreglos de Diferencias Relativas a Inversiones (CIADI), institución del Banco Mundial.
Floating Through Life
From where Ray and I sat in the cockpit of the 50-foot (15 m) sailboat, we looked across a couple hundred yards (meters) of rough offshore ocean at the fishing boat we’d met up with. We’d been going up and down the California coast since our almost-successful offload of ten thousand pounds more than three weeks…
US military returns to 'don't ask, don't tell' policy against trans members
Just In - 9 hours ago
The US military is returning to the era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", as new rules that will ban most openly transgender people from serving came into effect on Friday.
'Lions led by donkeys': Farage creates new Brexit Party to contest EU elections
Just In - 9 hours ago
A leader of the pro-Brexit movement, Nigel Farage, promises to put "the fear of God" into "unfit" MPs he accuses of betraying Britain's decision to quit the European Union, recruiting star candidates to help him.
How much has Brexit uncertainty slowed growth?
While I did not think Brexit was a good idea, I also did not expect the vote to trigger a UK recession. Instead, I argued that it would slightly reduce the UK’s long run growth rate, and cited the steep fall in the pound as evidence for that claim. In my view, recessions in big […] The post How much has Brexit uncertainty slowed growth? appeared first on Econlib.
BBC: Scientists dismantle cancer, revealing weak spots to find new effective treatments
A team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK have- with the help of CRISPR- taken cancer apart, piece-by-piece. One at a time, the team took apart every genetic instruction inside 30 types of cancer to reveal weaknesses. Six hundred to be exact. RELATED STORY: Study: Almost half of new cancer patients lose their entire life […] The post BBC: Scientists dismantle cancer, revealing weak spots to find new effective treatments appeared first on Health Nut News.
Kant leads the way to Spinoza and Leibniz!
*FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019Recalling what Wittgenstein said:* Kierkegaard translations to the side, we'll pretty much always have Kant. But as with Kierkegaard, so too here: Everybody knows his name. But nobody knows what he said! Fortunately, a definitive study has finally emerged. The key part goes like this: When Kant emerged from his silence in 1781, the result was the Critique of Pure Reason. Although now uniformly recognized as one of the greatest works in the history of philosophy, this Critique was largely ignored upon its initial publication. *The book was long, over 800 pag... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/12/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Biden, Buttigieg, Sanders, Swalwell, Yang, IA, ME, ISO, DSA, and temporarily open thread.
French Court Rules Monsanto Liable for Farmer’s Health Problems
*Olivia Rosane* - He fell ill after inhaling a now-banned weedkiller.
IEET Managing Director Steven Umbrello Publishes New Paper on Technology Design
Ethical Technology - 10 hours ago
Safe-by-design (SBD) frameworks for the development of emerging technologies have become an ever more popular means by which scholars argue that transformative emerging technologies can safely incorporate human values.
Two new executive orders speed up approvals for oil and other energy trade
Trump Signs Executive Orders To Fast-Track Oil And Gas Pipelines Order on the Issuance of Permits with Respect to Facilities and Land Transportation Crossings at the International Boundaries of the United States – April 10, 2019. Order on Promoting Energy Infrastructure and Economic Growth – April 10, 2019 Daily Caller Michael Bastasch | Energy Editor April 10, 2019 President Donald Trump signed a pair of executive orders aimed at speeding up oil and gas pipeline permitting, including limiting the ability of activists and states to block key energy projects. Trump signed the orders ... more »
Did President Trump Name Lori Loughlin Education Secretary?
"Trump praised Loughlin for her 'disruptive approach' to college admissions and expressed hope that she could bring the same brand of innovative thinking to the Department of Education."
Texting and Driving Isn’t Just A Teen Problem
Adults often lament that young drivers are distracted by their phones, but a study found that mature drivers are even more likely to be distracted behind the wheel.
Twilight Zone Gets “Woke”: Identity Politics and Police Brutality Focal Point of Episode
[image: identity-politics-and-police-brutality-focal-point-of-twilight-zone-reboot-episode-three] Jordan Peele’s *Twilight Zone* reboot already setting itself apart from its predecessor as it seems to be more interested in being “woke” and adhering to identity politics than capturing the essence of the original program.
Jobless Claims at 50-year Low, but Raising Minimum Wage Would Stop That
[image: jobless-claims-at-50-year-low-but-raising-minimum-wage-would-stop-that] Initial claims for unemployment insurance are the lowest seen since 1969, when the U.S. workforce was half the size that it is now. Raising the federal minimum wage, however, would put more people out of work.
If Trump is So Worried About ‘Fake News’ Why is He Prosecuting WikiLeaks—Who’s Been 100% Right
[image: wikileaks]Trump, who has been outspoken against 'Fake News' is now allowing his administration to prosecute the only outlet who has never had to retract a single story.
Congresswoman Calls Out Assange’s Arrest for What It Is—A Threat to Americans to Toe the Line, Or Else
[image: Assange]Congresswoman and 2020 presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard went on MSNBC and noted how the attack on Assange is an attack on us all.
Whistle-blower withdraws offer to help police reopen probe into autistic abuse scandal
A whistle-blower who has vital evidence of serious abuse at a care home for autistic adults has retracted her offer to talk to police about what she witnessed, which could have led to them reopening their failed investigation. Disability News Service (DNS) found out this week that Avon and Somerset police had failed to interview [...]
Fukushima Daiichi Looks STRANGE (on Webcam 1)
I noted a few weeks ago that the vent tower in the foreground of unit 2 had been oddly illuminated (for example, see my discussion here). It was hard for me to tell whether the "steam" (presumably) coming up behind the vent tower originated in unit 2, the ground (possibly the underground ice-wall), or from unit 3, which is out of view. Here is a recent screen shot from April 7, 2019 at 1:43 - Notice the diffuse steam coming up from areas around unit 1 (closest to camera) and the vent tower in the foreground of unit 2: Now look at the same scene today: This odd screenshot is da... more »
Inside a fabulous library of 65 years ago.
Be still my heart. A librarian's stroll down memory lane, a bibliophile's paradise, a film made in 1956 of la Bibliothèque nationale de France (the National Library of France) in Paris. Much of it looks like the inside of the library at the University of Illinois where I worked as an undergrad, graduate student and a professional librarian (in Slavic studies). I can almost hear the creak of the elevator, smell the dust and mold, and feel my shoulders ache from lifting heavy volumes. And yes, librarians did wear high heels and dresses in those days. We wore lab coats to go into the ... more »
How I've longed to do this sometimes . . .
Scott Adams brings the smackdown to a peculiarly irritating form of office pest. Click the image for a larger view at the Dilbert comic strip's Web site. I've lost count of the number of times I've wanted to do that to someone! Peter
UPDATE ON MY NEW CASE. INCREDIBLE SCANDAL NEVER ENDS, KEEP FOCUS ON ME
*According to the Greek law, it seems I have to have a 12 months of a previous penal conviction to be taken from the court and put straight into jail.* *I don't have any criminal record, completely clean, not even points on my driving license.* *But I don't feel reassured. Alexis Tsipras and the Globalists are on a lawless rampage, violating all the rules, so I really don't feel safe going to the court.* *But if I don't go, I can be convicted and have to become a fugitive...* *Angela Merkel, Juncker and co should pick up the phone and tell their attack dog Alexis Tsipras to stop ... more »
Dems should subpoena the FBI officials directly for their evidence before they are jailed or killed by an unhinged Trump
*Mueller, Barr and Rosenstein have made a deal with Trump to keep his crime under wraps and to launch lawfare against their political rivals and the people in the FBI who started the Russia probe.* *They should start to put out information on their twitter account etc because unless they can show they had good cause, they may soon be in jail under lawfare.* *From the Daily Mail* *Obama's first White House counsel Greg Craig charged in a foreign lobbying investigation by by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's shop Probe into Craig came after Mueller's investigator found a connect... more »
Geopolitical Blowback From U.S. Decision Targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 139. The post Geopolitical Blowback From U.S. Decision Targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
This F-35 demonstration reveals a very remarkable aircraft [Video]
Seeing the F-35 Lightning actually perform in this video shows what this highly debated plane actually CAN do, and it is remarkable. The post This F-35 demonstration reveals a very remarkable aircraft [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Tucker Carlson puts Assange’s deeds and arrest in perspective [Video]
Tucker Carlson stands almost alone in telling the truth about Julian Assange, both what he did - and did not do. The post Tucker Carlson puts Assange’s deeds and arrest in perspective [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
GERMANY'S INDUSTRY FLEXES ITS MUSCLES IN BREXIT
*After the EU emergency summit on Wednesday night, we now know that French and British industry have no political influence on their national governments, but German manufacturing does have some still.* *It was Merkel who stopped Macron from crashing the UK out of the Eurozone today, setting off an economic and financial global meltdown.* *But the EC and the other EU states also stepped in to stop the crazed former Rothschild banker from destroying Europe's economy even as China booms.* *Merkel's successor Annegret-Kramp Karrenbauer may offer her rival from the industry sector Frie... more »
Pharmaceutical Companies responsible for 10,000 opioid-related deaths recorded in Canada from 2016 to 2018
*An OPP officer displays bags containing fentanyl* * as Ontario Provincial Police host a news conference* *in Vaughan, Ont., on February 23, 2017.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young* Why is it always like this? Over and over and over throughout history we see individuals arrested and pilloried by the so-called "justice" system for trying to help humanity...all the while...mass murderers, warmongers, thieves, drug-dealers and perverted/debauched individuals go free *and thrive* off the suffering of humanity. Witness the arrest of Julian Assange yesterday. Here's a man who never hurt a... more »
Religion & Development: An Enhanced Approach or a Transaction?
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 12 (IPS) - Dr. Azza Karam is a Senior Advisor at the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), Coordinator of UN Interagency Task Force on Religion, and Professor on Religion and Development at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.Since 2008, a number of articles/opinions have been written, on the nexus between religion and development. In chronological order, the articles first made the case for why ‘religion matters' to the attainment of developmental objectives, noting how religious leaders are critical to changing social norms which can be in contradiction to human rights,... more »
GERMANCY AND EU STOPPED EX ROTHSCHILD BANKER MACRON FROM CRASHING THE UK OUT OF THE EUROZONE TODAY, TRIGGERING GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS
*From The Guardian* *The French president, Emmanuel Macron, enraged fellow leaders after standing alone against a long extension to Britain’s membership of the EU.* *Macron insisted on speaking last during a working dinner in Brussels on Wednesday night during which he set his stall against a longer extension up to 31 December backed by the German chancellor, Angela Merkel.* *Over a dinner of scallop salad, cod loin and macadamia nut parfait, it soon emerged that France was nearly isolated, with only a handful of member states, such as Belgium, sounding sympathetic to his arguments.*... more »
As Globalists form new Brexit kamikaze party for European elections, team patriot shoud vote for Lib Dems or TIGs
*Manufacturing, trade unions etc should all cast their vote in the upcoming European elections for a pragmatic, real world party or found their own.* *If they sit back, another hardline Brexit party could seize the votes from the Tories, this time headed by the sister of former Rothschild banker, Jacob Rees Mogg.* *From Zerohedge* *Underlining the damage that the Brexit process is doing to faith in politics in the UK, Statista's Martin Armstrong notes that the Hansard Society's annual Audit of Political Engagement has revealed a rate of disenchantment with the system unprecedented... more »
Revoke Brexit or final say referendum may now be the best options
*My thinking now is the best option is to revoke Brexit altogether before the UK faces another six months of the Globalist horror show of Theresa May putting her deal to parliament to vote for every month with a no deal crash out looming.* *Juncker made it plain that the Withdrawal Agreement was not going to be reopened.* *From The Independent* *If the British were to face facts today about Brexit, they would do one of two things with the six-month “flextension” granted by the European Council.* *The first option, and by far the simplest, would be to accept that Brexit has failed... more »
German media joins in fake narrative of ethnic Slavic speaking Macedonians in Greece
*Globalist media, Germany's Focus, has misrepresented facts covering a grotesque court process in Greece in order to push the fake narrative of a repressed Ethnic Macedonian group who speak Slavic.* *The judge was forced to call local Greek people from the village called Serres to prove that the local language is Greek and not Slavic as claimed by some Soros funded NGO? group.* *Dear readers, I am here in Larisa, struggling with the Greek language everywhere, and can assure you there is no repressed Slavic speaking Ethnic Macedonian minority. There is a sprinkling of bilingual Slav... more »
Netflix’s and Attenborough’s walrus tragedy porn
Does anyone truly believe that had we only foregone modern transportation and electricity, one less walrus would have fallen from that cliff? The post Netflix’s and Attenborough’s walrus tragedy porn appeared first on CFACT.
Russian military offensive 100% ready to roll
2-25-19 In late 2018 Russia sent one of its most advanced A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft to Saki Air Base in Crimea, which is home to dozens of Russian Su-30 fighters and Su-24 attack aircraft.[5] Perhaps most striking of all, by the end of 2018 Russia had concentrated at least five of its most advanced S-400 air defense batteries in and around Crimea. Together with two other S-300 air defense batteries nearby, Russian land-based air defenses in the region could simultaneously launch as many as 192 surface-to-air missiles. Interestingly their crews have been tr... more »
Principles of AI Governance and Ethics Should Apply to All Technologies
Despite Google’s recent dissolution of its artificial intelligence (AI) ethics board, IT vendors (including Google) are increasingly defining principles to guide the development of AI applications and solutions. And it’s worth taking a look at what these principles actually say. Appended to the end of this post are the principles from Google and Microsoft, thoughts from Salesforce.org (closely aligned with Salesforce), and AI principles from three groups not aligned with specific companies. Viewed from a high level of abstraction, three major points stand out for me: - As arti... more »
Controversy Surrounds Bolsonaro in First 100 Days
By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASÍLIA, BRAZIL – The Bolsonaro Administration completed its 100th day in office on Wednesday (April 10th) with President Jair Bolsonaro celebrating the accomplishments of his administration and praising his cabinet members. The period, however, has not been all roses for the Bolsonaro team, with major crises arising due to both […] The post Controversy Surrounds Bolsonaro in First 100 Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
GEORGE SOROS FIXER TSIRAS INVITES HIMSELF TO CHINA SUMMIT. PLAN TO SABOTAGE FROM WITHIN?
*Globalist private bankster fixer Tsipras appears to e trying to ingratiate himself with China's government in the picture below.* *China with a state central bank lifting millions out of poverty and raising prosperity for all is set to boom for decades, and does not need the private banksters.* From Ekathimerini China pledged on Friday to increase trade with Central European countries and provide more financial support for major cross border infrastructure projects to promote regional cooperation. The area is key to China's Belt and Road Initiative, which aims to link China by s... more »
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*China's trade surplus with the US grew in March as its economy and currency stabilize following Trump's warfare.* *Trump can't afford to cut off China's exports since that would fuel inflation at a time when the central bank can't raise interest rates without crippling the economy.* *Excerpts from media* *China’s March trade surplus with the U.S. — a politically sensitive measure given the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing -- came in at $20.5 billion. That represented a wider margin than the $14.72 billion in February.* *For the first quarter in total, China notched... more »
DeVos Pushes Questionable Charter Research
The New York Post headline is pretty definitive: "Case Closed: Charter schools deliver more education 'bang' for the buck." Writers Patrick Wolf and Corey DeAngelis are plugging their new paper, and Betsy DeVos is on Facebook plugging it some more. DeAngelis we've met before. He's a Fellow for the Cato Institute, policy adviser for the Heartland Institute, and a Distinguished Working-on-his-PhD Fellow at the University of Arkansas, all of this built on a foundation of a BBA (2012) and MA (2015) in economics from the University of Texas in San Antonio (because nobody understands educ... more »
CHINA'S STATE CENTRAL BANK QUADRUPLES LOANS IN MARCH TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH, 1,86 TRILLION YUAN
*From Zerohedge* *Well, we got just that overnight (as reported previously) and it was a monster: just after 4am ET, the S&P futures surged above 2,900 when the PBOC reported that in March, new yuan loans jumped by 1.69 trillion, far above 1.25 trillion estimate, while total social financing in March soared higher 2.86t yuan, the highest March increase on record; smashing the 1.85 trillion yuan estimate, and more than four times the February 703BN yuan increase.* *According to the PBOC, adjusted TSF growth (after adding local government special bond issuance) was 10.7% yoy in Marc... more »
"The Rise (and Rise) of the Imbecile"
*"The Rise (and Rise) of the Imbecile"* Why the West is Drowning in a Tidal Wave of Ignorance, Demagoguery, and Self-Inflicted Catastrophe by Umair Haque "We are in the process of creating what deserves to be called the idiot culture. Not an idiot sub-culture, which every society has bubbling beneath the surface and which can provide harmless fun; but the culture itself. For the first time, the weird and the stupid and the coarse are becoming our cultural norm, even our cultural ideal." - Carl Bernstein "When we look at the spectacular, astonishing, bizarre state of affairs that A... more »
Tom Cotton, David Perdue And Josh Hawley Introduce Trump's Anti-LEGAL Immigration Bill
*3 modern day Know Nothings-- Cotton, Trump, Perdue* In 2017 two virulent Republican xenophobes, Tom Cotton (AR) and David Perdue (GA), tried drastically cutting back on *legal* immigration with their RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment). It failed to get out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so Cotton introduced it again six months later with a big public push from Trump and his two neo-Nazi pals, Stephen Miller and Steve Bannon. (It was before Bannon was fired for being mean to Ivanka.) The bill was meant to cut legal immigration in half and to severel... more »
Ecologists have this simple request to homeowners—plant native
Love Spring? Love it, even more, when the songbirds arrive? Have things been a bit silent in your yard? There’s a solution: plant native plants. “A newly released survey of Carolina chickadee populations in the Washington, D.C., metro area shows that even a relatively small proportion of nonnative plants can make a habitat unsustainable for […] The post Ecologists have this simple request to homeowners—plant native appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Father, son accused of selling diseased body parts on black market
This week, federal charges were filed against Donald Greene Sr. and Donald Green Jr., of Chicago, IL. for allegedly selling body parts on the black market. Many of the people thought they were donating to science and in some instances, the parts had HIV, sepsis, and hepatitis and yet the people buying them did not know. […] The post CBS: Father, son accused of selling diseased body parts on black market appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBS: Pregnant mom faces jail time over toddler’s potty emergency in gas station parking lot
The amount of silly overreach we are beginning to see with some police officers (threatening nursing mothers, etc.) would be comical if it wasn’t so sad. See below… Pregnant mom, Brooke Johns was driving in the car with her 3-year-old when he announced he had to go. NOW. Pulling over into a gas station, Johns tried […] The post CBS: Pregnant mom faces jail time over toddler’s potty emergency in gas station parking lot appeared first on Health Nut News.
Is this the most savage witch hunt of the 21st Century?
If you had any doubts about growing tyranny in the U.S., several recent news stories should open your eyes to the harsh truth. The U.S. Constitution protects the civil liberties of all Americans, including freedom of thought, speech, conscience, religious belief and the right to dissent and petition the government, as well as the right […] The post Is this the most savage witch hunt of the 21st Century? appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Three Men; London is in Coverup Mode
[image: From left to right: Bill Binney, Julian Assange, and Craig Murray.] As far as is known, there are just three men who have conclusive evidence that the Russians did NOT hack the DNC in 2016, and are willing to put it forward. Even after the collapse of the "Russia collusion" hoax, when Mueller's investigation was unable to find any collusion, the still-surviving lie that Russia hacked the DNC and gave the hacked data to WikiLeaks, is still central to London's intention to pit the U.S. against Russia. One of the three is former NSA Technical Director William Binney, who has m... more »
‘Vacant Land Myth’: Hundreds Of US Localities Are Resisting The Spread Of Green Energy
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / April 12, 2019 From The Daily Caller Michael Bastasch | Energy Editor U.S. cities and states have risen up against the spread of solar panels and wind turbines. One expert says at least 225 government entities across the U.S. have put up barriers to renewable […]
Battery Density and Technology Is a Problem for a 100-Percent Renewables World
“A new battery for a full-size car stores 1 kWh. Running New York City for two cloudy, windless days would… The post Battery Density and Technology Is a Problem for a 100-Percent Renewables World appeared first on IER.
"Assange and the Unforgivable Sin of Disemboweling Official Narratives"
*"Assange and the Unforgivable Sin * *of Disemboweling Official Narratives"* by Charles Hugh Smith "There is really only one unforgivable sin in the political realm, and that's destroying the official narrative by revealing the facts of the matter. This is why whistleblowers who make public the secret machinery of the elaborately artful lies underpinning all official narratives are hounded to the ends of the Earth. Employees of state entities such as Ellsberg, Manning and Snowden are bound by vows of secrecy and threatened by the promise of severe punishment. Outsiders such as Assa... more »
Ontario Cannabis Store expects CA$25 million loss despite monopoly advantage
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is expecting to lose 25 million Canadian dollars ($18.7 million) in the first full year of the country’s new adult-use market, even though it had a monopoly on sales for the first six months of legalization and retains permanent control over all online transactions. That’s on top of the CA$6.8 million […] Ontario Cannabis Store expects CA$25 million loss despite monopoly advantage is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Opinion: We Know it Rains in Rio. Why Was the City so Unprepared?
By Scott Salmon RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – News of this week’s torrential rains and flooding in Rio de Janeiro reached many international audiences under surreal-seeming headlines about gators roaming an urban neighborhood so dangerous local authorities refused to enter. The walls of an apparently unregulated caiman farm in Favela do Rola were breached by […] The post Opinion: We Know it Rains in Rio. Why Was the City so Unprepared? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Buildings Collapse in Rio Leaving Two Dead, Six Injured
By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter BRASILIA, BRAZIL – Two buildings at Favela da Muzema, in the western part of Rio de Janeiro, crumbled to the ground this morning leaving at least two dead and six wounded, according to firefighters. Rescue workers are still trying to determine how many people were inside the buildings when they […] The post Buildings Collapse in Rio Leaving Two Dead, Six Injured appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Legal Claims over Glyphosate Health Damage Set to Reach $31 Billion
Data analysts have predicted that the three biggest long tail risks facing casualty insurance today are glyphosate, opioids and talcum powder, or GOT for short, not to be confused with hit series Game of Thrones, Intelligent Insurer reported Friday. Source: www.intelligentinsurer.com Emerging risk analysis firm Praedicat suggested that the substances could be “the next asbestos” in […] The post US Legal Claims over Glyphosate Health Damage Set to Reach $31 Billion appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
WATCH: Cops Throw Innocent 16yo Girl Down Stairs, Punch, Taser, Stomp on Her—Then Lie About It
[image: school]School cops were caught on video throwing an innocent girl down a flight of stairs before punching her in the face, tasering her, and stomping on her for no reason.
WATCH: Massive School Cop Picks Up 11yo and Smashes Him Into a Concrete Curb
[image: school]A disturbing video captured a massive school police officer picking up a tiny 11-year-old boy and smashing him down into a concrete curb.
Refrain Continues: “Moderate” Democrats Terrified of Party’s Hard-left Move
[image: refrain-continues-moderate-democrats-terrified-of-party-s-hard-left-move] So-called moderate Democrats are worried the Party is moving so far to the Left that Trump will win in 2020, and thus are trying to offer some less-radical solutions.
Climate Strange: Owing to “Flight Shame,” Some Swedes Feel Too Guilty to Fly
[image: climate-strange-owing-to-flight-shame-some-swedes-feel-too-guilty-to-fly] What a civilization feels guilty about speaks volumes. In Sweden, the latest guilt trips are over airplane trips and increasing your Carbon Footprint™. In fact, Swedes even have a name for such shame: *Flygskam.*
Review The Report of the Iraq Inquiry, Executive Summary
*Review Chilcot Report, **The Report of the Iraq Inquiry, Executive Summary**, London: House of Commons, 2016* The Chilcot Report was created to investigate the decisions that led England into the Iraq War. It was the result of public hearings that lasted from 2009 to 2011, and was given the right to call on any official and documents. The Chilcot Inquiry found the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair failed at nearly every turn in Iraq. The premier decided that the most important issue was to maintain the special relationship with the United States. Blair hoped that would make ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 12
1915 Battle of Shaiba began in Basra province Ottomans launched frontal assault upon fortress despite German advisers warning against it British artillery decimated Ottoman forces 1923 In response to Turkish threat to Mosul mujtahids issued fatwa forbidding Iraqis to fight for British against fellow Muslims the Turks 1923 Gertrude Bell wrote that mujtahids were all Persians and should be deported for issuing fatwa against Iraq defending Mosul against Turks (Musings On Iraq book review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle... more »
Assange and the Unforgivable Sin of Disemboweling Official Narratives
By Charles Hugh Smith The entire global status quo is on the cusp of the S-Curve decline phase. There is really only one unforgivable sin... more »
Trump Administration Stalls On Request For Trump’s Tax Returns
Nixon said he was above the law. Unlike Trump, Nixon won reelection by a majority vote and didn’t have to resort to the Electoral College, AND DON’T FORGET IT WAS PUT INTO THE CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT SLAVE OWNERS. McGovern was not a crook. Nixon said of Nixon that Nixon was not a crook. But Nixon... more »
Trump says there was ‘illegal spying’ on his campaign after Barr backs off explosive claim
Barr said “might have been spying” in which case the Campaign wasn’t in any way being honest (and hey, it’s TanTrump, what more would YOU believe?) and Trumpft chimed in by saying there was “definitely” and “absolutely” spying, and a day later Barr changed his tune. Trump is one paranoid pussy and this is going... more »
Natural Right and Teleology
Leo Strauss, in his Introduction to his book *Natural Right and History*, suggests that a study of teleology in nature is important because the idea of natural right depends on it. Here’s an excerpt: Natural right in its classic form is connected with a teleological view of the universe. All natural beings have a natural end, a natural destiny, which determines what kind of operation is good for them. In the case of man, reason is required for discerning these operations: reason determines what is by nature right with ultimate regard to man’s natural end. The teleological view of t... more »
Mysterious Bowls of Mashed Potatoes Confuse Mississippians
This neighborhood has been described as quirky, with residents decorating road signs and putting Christmas trees in potholes.
Trump Considered Dumping Migrants in Democratic Strongholds
President Trump and his aides discussed reinstating family separations, too, but Trump later said it wasn't happening.
German Students Have Algorithm for Game of Thrones Deaths
Game of Thrones characters' survival rates were predicted using longevity analysis similar to scientific studies used to examine the effects of medical treatments.
Buttigieg Goes from Cordial to Critical of Pence on Campaign
By Pete Buttigieg's own admission, his relationship with Vice President Mike Pence is "complicated."
Trump Signs Two Executive Orders Giving Himself “Sole Approval” on Pipelines and Roads
By Derrick Broze Donald Trump just signed two executive orders related to removing restrictions and speeding up approval of oil and gas projects while visiting... more »
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From Jenna Orkin JG Michael Parallax View: Journalist Jenna Orkin on 9/11's Deadly Dust (also some discussion of Mike Ruppert towards the end) Trump Is Trying To Change The Meaning Of Instructor, And It's Not GoodHow Wikileaks 'threatened' Ecuador before Julian Assange finally got arrested Justice Department charges WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with conspiracy to hack a government computer It Begins: Ex-Obama Counsel To Be Indicted Following Mueller Probe Israeli scientists are about to attempt the first private moon landing, and you can watch live video of the historic feat World... more »
My Speech For The Melbourne Free Assange Rally
I gave a speech for the Socialist Equality Party Australia rally for Julian Assange today, and I figure I may as well share the transcript for those who weren’t able to be there: Today is the day when the rubber meets the road. Today is the […]
Spring preparations
Aesop, over at Raconteur Report, has a very useful checklist-type post about checking your emergency gear and preps for the change of seasons. Here's an excerpt. And you probably moved your clocks up. Here in earthquake country, that's also when you should be checking over your emergency/disaster stuff. Add to your stash of supplies, rotate food and water. Pull old batteries and purpose them for everyday use, and put fresh ones in the O Sh*t! Kit. Change the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. (I do the clocks too. YMMV.) Go through your car kit (you have one of th... more »
Julian Assange: Hero or Traitor?...
*you be the judge*. And if you're waiting for clarity from the MSM, your vision will be forever clouded. Yeah - I know that I have three videos lined up like little soldiers, but instead of floating around Facecrap doing absolutely nothing to improve your life, spend some time listening to people who try their best to be actual journalists. And since I mentioned Facecrap, what's with them no longer alerting you which of your friends has done an update? It means that you have to go to your friends list and sift through them one by one to see who has updated. On purpose? You beth... more »
Magpies bounce back with win over Bulldogs at MCG
Just In - 13 hours ago
The Magpies rebound after a loss to the premiers to get their campaign back on track, but they are pushed all the way by the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
Sudanese President al-Bashir Ousted in Military Coup, Two-Year Transition Planned
*SouthFront* | Coup met with skepticism: “It’s basically Bashir’s henchmen taking over.”
The Army is Testing a New 50mm Cannon
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: By AlfvanBeem - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19475788] Will it be used for the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle? (*Kingman, Ariz.*) As a small ball of fire shot out of the end of a new 50mm cannon, a cloud of smoke filled the air and, in what seemed like less than one second, an explosion of smoke and fire destroyed a mock enemy target from hundreds of yards away -- on the other side of an Arizona desert valley. The explosion was precise, burning and shattering a metal target in successive shots of three... more »
How to Build The Next Super Tank (Or a Death Trap)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* [image: DVIDS] “It’s not clear what the next generation of U.S. tanks will look like. The Army suggests the M-1 replacement may not even resemble a tank in the conventional sense. The scientists at DARPA are exploring tanks that look more like dune buggies or Mars rovers.” The Big Three features of any tank are firepower, speed and mobility. But what feature do future tanks need most of all? The same thing that automobile owners want: a vehicle that’s easy to fix instead of being stuck in the shop for repairs. “Maintenance drives all other com... more »
Shoot to Kill: Iran's Snipers Can Now Kill at 1,600 Meters Away (Or Maybe Not?)
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Here is what we know. *The reported .50-caliber designation could be technically incorrect, as it might actually fire the Russian-style 12.7-millimeter round, which is similar. The 12.7-millimeter round is more accessible to Iran and users of Iranian weaponry, so it’s possible.* Iran regularly over-hypes its military technology, and in some cases, shows off bogus equipment for propaganda purposes. Iran’s military industry is also resourceful and produces interesting weapons which the Islamic republic then proliferates into very real conflicts. A... more »
The Mighty Tank: An Obsolete Weapon or Killer on the Battlefield?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Read the evidence and decide. *Yet a disquieting note was the Israel-Hezbollah war of 2006, where Israeli tanks — including the heavily armored Merkavas — were roughly handled by entrenched Hezbollah forces using advanced Russian anti-tank weapons. But as in 1973, it seems that poor Israeli tactics and overconfidence were more to blame.* It has been over four decades since the death of the tank was announced. The iron monsters had blitzed through Sedan, Kiev and Tobruk in World War II. In 1967, Israeli armor had swept through the Sinai like lightning... more »
Opinion | Brazil’s Bolsonaro: How’s He Doing After 100 Days? Part II – Education
Opinion by Michael Royster São Paulo, SP – It is almost ritualistic for pollsters and pundits to analyze presidential performance and public opinion during a president’s first 100 days in office; the Curmudgeon has been unable to resist the temptation. For starters, a seemingly rhetorical question: “If you were President, would you delegate the choice […] The post Opinion | Brazil’s Bolsonaro: How’s He Doing After 100 Days? Part II – Education appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vale Workers at Brumadinho Want R$5 Billion in Compensation
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Representatives of Vale workers who were victims of the break of the Feijão Dam, in Brumadinho, Minas Gerais are filing a collective action against the mining company. According to lawyer Maximiliano Garcez, workers are asking for R$5 billion in compensation for the collective social and […] The post Vale Workers at Brumadinho Want R$5 Billion in Compensation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Backs Down on Price Increase
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Hours after posting the increase in diesel fuel prices on its website, Petrobras, Brazil’s oil giant, reversed its decision, stating that it was “delaying the increase for a few days.” According to local media, the decision not to increase prices was due to pressure from […] The post Petrobras Backs Down on Price Increase appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilians Are Leading Foreign Real Estate Investments in Miami
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is the number one foreign country purchasing real estate in Miami, according to a report by the MIAMI Association of Realtors Commercial and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). According to the report, Brazilians were responsible for 12 percent of all foreign purchases in […] The post Brazilians Are Leading Foreign Real Estate Investments in Miami appeared first on The Rio Times.
Avianca Brasil Threatened with Embargo by Guarulhos Airport
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Struggling carrier Avianca Brasil will not be allowed to take off from Brazil’s largest airport (GRU), in Guarulhos, starting Friday, unless it resumes payments for the use of its facilities, the airport operator said in a statement. Avianca confirms “that it is making payments to […] The post Avianca Brasil Threatened with Embargo by Guarulhos Airport appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Business Sector Disappointed in Bolsonaro Administration
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian executives and entrepreneurs are getting increasingly worried about the economy. At an event which gathered 450 businesspeople and government heavy-hitters like Economy Minister Paulo Guedes in Campos do Jordão last week, concerns about the slow pace of recovery were prevalent in conversations. Additionally, business […] The post Brazil Business Sector Disappointed in Bolsonaro Administration appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 12, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Àttoxxá (Pinheiros) – One of the big names of Bahia Bass Music, Àttoxxá will be performing tonight at Casa Natura Musical, in Pinheiros. Made up of Rafa Dias (DJ), […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 12, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sénégal : « Auchan Dégage », et contre toute recolonisation
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 Des activistes sénégalais sont regroupés au sein de plusieurs collectifs citoyens, comme France Dégage, Auchan Dégage, Non au Franc CFA, ou encore Non aux APE, pour sauver la souveraineté économique du Sénégal.
Les patrons européens veulent une relation « ambitieuse » avec l'Afrique
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 Dans le cadre de l'accord post-Cotonou, le lobby patronal BusinessEurope préconise la mise en œuvre des APE et l'ouverture des discussions prévues par les clauses dites de rendez-vous, qui visent une libéralisation encore plus accrue.
ALECA, Production d'électricité et énergies renouvelables : Quel avenir pour la STEG et la transition énergétique en Tunisie ?
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 La ratification de l'ALECA mènera la Tunisie à abandonner sa liberté d'adopter ses propres lois pour gérer ses ressources naturelles à des fins de développement économique national, irréversiblement au profit de l'UE.
Experts warn: As G-20 tariffs drop, carbon emissions skyrocket
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 Tariff reductions by G-20 countries will sharply increase global carbon dioxide emissions. The lowering of tariffs through trade agreements has facilitated this offshoring of emissions.
Summary comments to the proposals for amendment of the ICSID arbitration rules
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 The proposed amendments signal an effort to improve the procedural rules governing ICSID arbitration, but fail to appropriately address many concerns expressed and fall short of promoting meaningful reform of investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS).
Poursuite des discussions sur le libre-échange entre la Suisse et les États-Unis
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
12-Apr-2019 Le conseiller fédéral Guy Parmelin et le représentant au Commerce américain Robert Lighthizer ont confirmé qu'un accord de libre-échange serait bénéfique. Les entretiens exploratoires qui se tiendront à l'échelon des experts approfondiront la question.
Friday Morning Links
Assorted material to end your week. - Nick Falvo writes that artificially low taxes at the expense of Saskatchewan's well-being are nothing to brag about: (T)axes can help finance important social spending, such as poverty in First Nations’ communities, affordable housing and child care. The province’s on-reserve rate of child poverty is nearly 70 per cent, second highest in the country after Manitoba. ... Second, taxes share the wealth, making a province more equitable. Increasing personal income tax rates can be especially effective at reducing income inequality. Yet, Saskatchewan... more »
THE SEVEN PERCENT COLLUSION: Throwing most black kids under the bus!
*FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2019The Times and the mayor collude:* The New York City Public Schools are looking at two problems. One is a much more limited problem. It concerns a limited number of black and Hispanic kids who don't get admitted to Stuyvesant High, the city's most "prestigious" high school. Though limited, this problem is real. It's defined by these stunning statistics: *Admission offers to Stuyvesant High, March 2019* Asian-American students: 587 White students: 194 Hispanic students: 33 Black students: 7 New York City's student enrollment is roughly 70% black and Hispanic.... more »
The Wikileaks Case Is Just Beginning
Source: Flickr/New Media Days/Peter Erichsen Julian Assange had to be the worst houseguest an embassy ever encountered. Between Assange’s reportedly hacking the Ecuadorian embassy’s network, creating diplomatic incidents with intemperate tweets, and apparently troubling embassy staff with notoriously poor hygiene, it seems that the Ecuadorian government finally had enough. On April 11, Ecuador called the British authorities to remove the squatter. The U.S. immediately unsealed an indictment and announced an attempt to extradite Assange to the U.S. It may be years before Assange se... more »
George Monbiot Explains Climate Science
“We’ve got to go straight to the heart of capitalism and overthrow it.” Steve Goddard on Twitter
Shredding Asylum: The Arrest Of Julian Assange
The pursuit of Assange was not done “to protect US national security” but “because he has exposed wrongdoing by US administrations and their military forces.” “The game is up. Years of lies exposed. It was never about Sweden, Putin, Trump or Hillary. Assange was persecuted for exposing war crimes.” Punish Assange, punish the press. Punish Assange and condemn the Fourth Estate.
Extinction Rebellion: we must take urgent action on climate change
“Heading for Extinction and What to Do About It” was the focus of a public presentation at the Halifax Central Library yesterday afternoon hosted by Extinction Rebellion Nova Scotia. Watch for a protest in the streets of Halifax next Monday — with citizens employing some of the non-violent confrontation and civil disobedience tactics borrowed from […]
Here’s a tip: Don’t take your staff’s gratuities
I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim today. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent. News 1. Two women could be in running for police chief job Halifax will likely get a new police chief in May and rumour has it there are two women in the running for the job, reports Francis […]
The Art of the Smear
Whatever the truth about Julian Assange’s innocence or guilt on a number of accusations, we know one thing for sure: he, WikiLeaks and their associates were targeted by a powerful smear campaign. We've seen a lot of smear campaigns over the past few years. Possibly the most aggressive (recently) came at Judge Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court nomination hearings. Most people, including this blogger, know little about what was behind the rape allegations against Assange. According to reports, two women separately claimed that they were having consensual sex with Assange but changed ... more »
Learning From the Past in Addressing Domestic Terrorism
President Obama at the National Counterterrorism Center, 2009 (Source: Flickr/Official Obama White House Photo by Samantha Appleton) Recently, *Lawfare *published a compelling article by leading former national security officials on the similarities between international terrorism and domestic terrorism, and the problems caused when governments seek to draw an overly rigid distinction between the two. The article was written against the backdrop of the mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand: The suspected shooter, Brenton Tarrant, stated online that he was influ... more »
Ukraine officials offer evidence of election meddling in favor of Hillary Clinton to Trump’s DOJ (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 138. The post Ukraine officials offer evidence of election meddling in favor of Hillary Clinton to Trump’s DOJ (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Somebody's Blowing Smoke
The Ford government introduced its first budget yesterday. It's interesting to look at figures for the budget deficit -- which Ford claimed had put us on the road to Armageddon. Martin Regg Cohn writes: At budget time a year ago, the Liberal government of the day announced a deficit of $6.7 billion for the 2018-19 fiscal year. In her pre-election report weeks later, the auditor general said it was $11.7 billion (partly because of an accounting dispute over the value of government assets from a pension surplus). A month later, the independent Financial Accountability Office pegged ... more »
Health Coaching 101: What you need to know before you hire a health coach
Hiring a health coach has the potential to change your life. Anyone who is struggling to get healthy and reach their wellness goals could benefit from a health coach. Health coaches are there to coach you as you embark on your health and wellness journey. What is a health coach? Health coaches are an authority […] The post Health Coaching 101: What you need to know before you hire a health coach appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Trivia : April 12th
These things happened on this date…. First Major Computer Spam April 12, 1994 Laurence Canter and Martha Siegel, a husband and wife team of lawyers, begin advertising immigration law services using bulk Usenet posting. This has become known as the “Green Card spam,” after the subject line of the postings. “Green Card Lottery – Final One?” They sent their advertisement to over 5,500 Usenet discussion groups and instead of cross-posting a single copy of the message to multiple groups, so a reader would only see it once, they posted it as a separate posting in each newsgroup, so a read... more »
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps placed on the foreign terrorist list
Secretary Pompeo Announces Intent To Designate IRGC as a Foreign Terrorist Organization – – On April 8, 2019, the US Department of State declared the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps an Enemy of the State. Today the United States is continuing to build its maximum pressure campaign against the Iranian regime. I am announcing our intent to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including its Qods Force, as a foreign terrorist organization in accordance with Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation will take effect one week from today. (April 15... more »
Editor's Note
*9:00 EST:* Attending a funeral this morning. Blogging will return when I return. *Update Friday 17:50:* Funerals are never easy, and this one was tough. Long time friend of the family passed away suddenly. Will be staying with the family for the rest of today and tomorrow. Blogging will return Saturday evening.
NASA learns why the Earth’s rotation wobbles.
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John Pilger on Assange arrest
*The Assange arrest is a warning from history* By John Pilger The glimpse of Julian Assange being dragged from the Ecuadorean embassy in London is an emblem of the times. Might against right. Muscle against the law. Indecency against courage. Six policemen manhandled a sick journalist, his eyes wincing against his first natural light in almost seven years. That this outrage happened in the heart of London, in the land of Magna Carta, ought to shame and anger all who fear for "democratic" societies. Assange is a political refugee protected by international law, the recipient of a... more »
'Worse than apartheid': Labor candidate quits election race over Israel comments
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Melissa Parke, Labor's candidate for the West Australian seat of Curtin, reportedly told a public meeting that Israel's treatment of Palestinians was "worse than the South African system of apartheid".
Storm beat Cowboys as Smith breaks record, Titans get first win
Just In - 15 hours ago
A dramatic night in Townsville as Cameron Smith breaks a record, Nene McDonald may have broken an ankle and the Storm stay unbeaten, after the Titans get off the mark against Penrith.
AG Barr shows openness to federal law protecting state-legal cannabis programs & more of the week’s top MJ news (SLIDESHOW)
AG Barr shows openness to federal law protecting state-legal cannabis programs & more of the week’s top MJ news (SLIDESHOW) is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New Wave of Brazilian Startups Reinvent Real Estate
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The startup market in Brazil continues to expand thanks new wave of startups in the construction and real estate sector, or construtechs. According to venture builder Construtech Ventures, there are over 500 construtechs in the country. Created to solve problems related to the purchase, rental, […] The post New Wave of Brazilian Startups Reinvent Real Estate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Great Britain's Plan for a Super Military: F-35s, New Aircraft Carriers and Much More
*David Axe* *Security, * But do they have the money? *"What is clear is that, because of the additional announcements in the budget, the MoD will no longer have to make the immediate reductions in capability – cutting regular army personnel numbers, scrapping amphibious ships and so on -- that were being heavily trailed during the earlier phases of the review in late 2017."* The British military is struggling to reorganize for a new cold war in Europe. A modest spending boost in 2018 could give planners some hope that budgetary shortfalls -- a perennial problem for the U.K. arm... more »
The .357 Magnum: 5 Best Guns of This Caliber To Ever Fire a Shot
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * One of the most persistent handgun calibers of the past one hundred years, the .357 Magnum (9x33mmR) cartridge was for decades the most powerful commercially available round. Invented in 1934, the cartridge was developed by leading firearm authorities and quickly became the round of choice for revolver enthusiasts, law enforcement and military forces worldwide. *The “Gun That Won The West,” the Winchester 1873 is perhaps the most recognizable of the lever-action rifles that were popular in nineteenth-century America. Today, Winchester still makes a va... more »
RAGEOCRACY: GOVERNMENT BY THE ANGRY GUY AT THE END OF THE BAR
This is what happens when the people running your government get most of their ideas from right-wing comment threads: White House officials have tried to pressure U.S. immigration authorities to release detainees onto the streets of “sanctuary cities” to retaliate against President Trump’s political adversaries, according to Department of Homeland Security officials and email messages reviewed by The Washington Post. Trump administration officials have proposed transporting detained immigrants to sanctuary cities at least twice in the past six months — once in November, as a migran... more »
New Jersey preschoolers have highest autism rates ever in the nation
No words..... ### From NorthJersey.com New Jersey preschoolers have the highest rates of autism ever measured in the United States, a rate that has increased faster than in other states studied, researchers at Rutgers University reported Thursday. The rate of... more »
Russiagate – Who’s Line Was It Anyway?
*Sheila Coombes* | No need to look outside the US for the real enemy - these are homegrown conspiracy theories which have damaged America's standing worldwide.
New England starved for natural gas despite world boom
There is no evidence that restrictions on New England usage will have a measurable effect on world demand for natural gas, or the slightest effect on global temperatures. But misguided government energy policies will raise prices for New England residents. The post New England starved for natural gas despite world boom appeared first on CFACT.
Free Julian Assange
I unequivocally support freedom of speech, and especially freedom of the press. We need more outsiders like Julian Assange who take on the elites and the industrial military complex … and fearlessly publish without redaction. Much in the opinion piece published today by the WSWS articulates my concerns: “The World Socialist Web Site emphatically condemns the [...] The post Free Julian Assange appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
Elizabeth Warren: "No Loopholes Or Exemptions"
Elizabeth Warren is like a great idea machine. And its not just because of the presidential campaign. She's *always* been like a great idea machine. That said, what a wonderful president or vice president she'd be! The new idea, which she fully explains at Medium-- is basically like an alternative minimum tax for corporations that make loads of money but have attorneys who have successfully figured out how to shield those profits from taxation. In her own words: "It’s almost Tax Day, and chances are you’ll be paying federal taxes this year. Maybe it’s a lot, maybe it’s a little. Bu... more »
On the way to Jeju Island....
Watch this video on The Scene. What Went Wrong in the Sewol Ferry Disaster? Political backlash ensued after the tragic sinking of MV Sewol, which claimed the lives of over three-hundred passengers, most of whom were students, five years ago on its journey to Jeju Island, South Korea. Sung-Hee Choi writes from Gangjeong village on Jeju Island: It was 2016 when there was a new finding that there was about 405 tons of steel rods for the Jeju navy base construction. It added to the overweight of the Sewol ferry.... http://www.jejuweekly.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=5180. The inves... more »
Iraqi special forces begin new operation to drive ISIS out northern mountain range
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Iraqi counter-terrorism forces launched a new operation on Thursday that targeted the remaining Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists from a mountain range in northern Iraq. According to a report from Baghdad, the counter-terrorism forces began their operation by storming the Islamic State’s hideouts in the Hamrin Hills. The report said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia equips Syrian military with latest weapons for upcoming Idlib offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is currently training with the latest military equipment that has been provided by their Russian partners, a new report from the Sputnik News Agency said earlier this week. According to the Sputnik report, the Syrian Army has acquired the latest military equipment from the Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Saudi Navy launches rare missile strikes on northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Saudi Navy took part in the ongoing battle in northern Yemen this morning, firing several missiles towards the Houthi defenses in the Hajjah Governorate. According to reports from northern Yemen, the Saudi Navy fired a number of missiles towards the Houthi defenses in the town of Mahatrah, which is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Get a glimpse of China’s 1st generation fighter jet in action
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – China’s state-owned Xinhua News Agency released exclusive footage of the Chinese Air Force’s first generation multi-purpose fighter jet in action. In the short video, the Chinese J-15 can be seen taking off from an aircraft carrier and conducting flights over the Pacific Ocean. Exclusive! Get a glimpse of China's J-15 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
“Scientists Say”
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico April 11, 2019 A quarter century ago, the world’s leading climate experts predicted the end of skiing. 13 Dec 1995, Page 13 – The Times at Newspapers.com Ski areas to shut down “within decades” 03 … Continue reading →
“BE HEARD in the Workplace” Act Attempts To Fix Sexual Harassment/Discrimination Laws
Don't get too excited. It will probably pass in the House, fail in the Senate, and be vetoed even if it does pass. But still, the “BE HEARD in the Workplace” Act (short for “Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act”) just introduced would be a major step in the right direction on sexual harassment law. The bill would fix some major issues with existing sexual harassment laws that I've been complaining about for years: *Intern sexual harassment would be illegal*: Right now, there is not a single federal law making se... more »
Mike Pompeo and Julian Assange - Sealing the Fate of WikiLeaks
Back in April 2017, then CIA Director Mike Pompeo delivered a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In this speech, he made some very pointed comments about WikiLeaks and Julian Assange that provide us with a glimpse into the mindset that currently inhabits the Department of State in particular and Washington as a whole and why the events of April 11th, 2019 occurred. Here are some key quotes from the rather lengthy speech which looked at America's intelligence community. Early in the speech, he makes this comment: "*As a policy, we at CIA do not comment ... more »
Brazilians Alternate Between Exuberance and Minimalism at Milan Design Week
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Work created by Brazilians and shown at the Design Week of Milan show two sides of Brazil: one of vibrant, tropical colors and the other sober and minimalistic. The exhibition “Brazil: Essentially Diverse,” at the Museo della Permanente, features the work of Paulo Alves, Leandro […] The post Brazilians Alternate Between Exuberance and Minimalism at Milan Design Week appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 12, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Cidade Negra @ Circo Voador (Lapa) – After a four-year hiatus, Brazilian reggae band Cidade Negra are back with the tour Cidade Pelo Mundo (Cidade Across the World). Toni […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 12, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Check Out Russia's Su-35 Fighter: The Plane the U.S. Air Force Fears Most?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Or not? *The maneuverability of the Su-35 makes it an unsurpassed dogfighter. However, future aerial clashes using the latest missiles (R-77s, Meteors, AIM-120s) could potentially take place over enormous ranges, while even short-range combat may involve all-aspect missiles like the AIM-9X and R-74 that don’t require pointing the aircraft at the target. Nonetheless, the Su-35’s speed (which contributes to a missile’s velocity) and large load-carrying abilities mean it can hold its own in beyond-visual-range combat. Meanwhile, the Flanker-E’s agil... more »
Is 75 the new 65? Wealthy countries need to rethink what it means to be old
Sergei Scherbov, Director of the International Laboratory of Demography and Human Capital, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
People who are 65 and up can expect to live longer than ever before. Does it make sense to keep classifying everyone in this group as old? A pair of demographers argue for 'age inflation.'
Venezuela's crisis is a tragedy - but comedy gold for satire, cartoons and memes
Juan-Carlos Molleda, Edwin L. Artzt Dean and Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
The rise of black comedy to explain Venezuela's chaos recalls an old saying in the crisis-stricken South American country: 'Laugh so you don't cry.'
This Issue on next Zumwalt destroyer at BIW
On my latest public access TV show I interview John Morris from New Gloucester, Maine. John is a member of Veterans For Peace and discusses the next boondoggle Zumwalt ‘stealth’ destroyer that will be ‘christened’ in Bath on April 27. The warship cost $7 billion to build. A protest will be held on Washington Street in Bath starting at 8:30 am. John is a retired math teacher and a member of Veterans For Peace. He's also one hell of a country singer. See him in action here.... And one more of John's country compositions *here*
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