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To Exit Coal and Nuclear, Europe Turns to Russian Natural Gas
The European Union (EU) has realized that natural gas will have to complement intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind… The post To Exit Coal and Nuclear, Europe Turns to Russian Natural Gas appeared first on IER.
Activists Demand Shell Commit Harikari
CNN proudly proclaims: Climate groups threaten lawsuit to force Shell to ditch oil Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The groups have accused Shell of “deliberately obstructing” efforts to keep global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, the key goal of the Paris agreement. Pressure on companies has been building since the UN warned last […]
Good News: Stanford Not a Social Justice Academy
Above I posted Modern Educayshun on the dangers of PC-enforced monotonic diversity (“It’s OK if you don’t look like us, as long as you think like us.”). I must now reference a much more encouraging report of the state of these affairs at my alma mater, Stanford, one of the earliest schools to stop teaching […]
U.S. Says India's Claims Of Shooting Down A Pakistani F-16 In February Are Not True
India claims that one of its MiG-21 fighter jets shot down a Pakistani F-16 [File: Akhtar Soomro/Reuters] *Business Insider*: *The US is dumping cold water on India's claim it shot down a Pakistani F-16* * The US inspected Pakistan's fighter inventory after a February dogfight, in which India claimed that one of its MiG-21 Bison aircraft shot down a Pakistani F-16, and found nothing missing, Foreign Policy reported on Thursday. * The report followed others indicating that Indian pilots had missed their targets in the air raid on Pakistan in an embarrassing failure. * "As details co... more »
President Trump Arrives in California for Border Review (livestream)….
President Donald Trump arrives in California today for a visit to the U.S-Mexico border region where he will review recently completed border wall construction. 11:40AM PDT THE PRESIDENT arrives at Naval Air Facility El Centro 11:50AM PDT THE PRESIDENT departs … Continue reading →
NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discusses Jobs Report, Economy, Fed, and U.S-China Trade Discussions…
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow discusses the latest BLS jobs report, the overall health of the economy and U.S-China trade discussions.
March Jobs Report – 196,000 Jobs Gained, Unemployment Rate Remains 3.8%, Wage Growth 3.2%….
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the March employment report earlier today showing strong job growth of 196,000 with the unemployment rate remaining 3.8%. Also, in March, average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose by … Continue reading →
A week from Brexit, May's request for more time finds support from EU president, but few others
Just In - 9 hours ago
The British Prime Minister seeks to delay Brexit until June 30 to avoid a chaotic withdrawal from the EU on April 12, but a key leader of the bloc suggested an even longer pause.
Another Possible Cause Of Global Warming
I was working in a computer shop in Sedona, Arizona during the Spring of 1989. A woman walked in and told me her computer was broken because she lived too close to an energy vortex, and it was affecting the … Continue reading →
Trump Defends His Tweet of Biden Parody Video
President Donald Trump is defending his tweeting of a parody video making fun of Joe Biden as the vice president pledged to alter behavior that made some women uncomfortable.
Park Bench Cafe # 9 Ed(itor) is BAAAACCCCK
*Park Bench Café #9 * It's been a very long time since I met my Blogging Colleague Ed(itor) on our old park bench for a chat. I thought I had produced more in this series, but Blogger is insisting that I only produced 8...hmmmmm? Today, I decided that the time was ripe because Ed(itor), who hails from the balmy climes of the New England States, starts the conversation with one of my favourite issues...the control of Earth's climate by evil perps, who use their weather weaponry [chemtrails HAARP, EMP, Laser and gawd knows what else] to oppress all living things on this planet. ... more »
Clarifying Classic Confusions for IR students
An amazing series of tweets must be re-posted here so that IR profs everywhere can use them for syllabi and for the first day of class. A grateful nation owes Herb Carmen, former naval aviator, a tremendous debt. Casual vs. Causal pic.twitter.com/3N2ftzChkf — Herbal (@HerbCarmen) April 5, 2019 Boarder vs. Border pic.twitter.com/8U3OU7pibl — Herbal (@HerbCarmen) […]
Time to address southern boarder crisis
“Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Ron Vitiello sounded off Thursday on Fox News Channel about the border crisis.” click here
Researchers Discover a Natural Compound that Kills Cancer
*Sofia Adamson* - Here's the research that found CBD is effective is slowing the progression of cancer.
Nuclear Bomber Fail: The B-58 Hustler Was a Beautiful Mistake
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Why? On Nov. 11, 1956, the first B-58 Hustler took flight. It would never see combat. An exotic, beautiful bomber designed for high-speed nuclear strike missions, a changes in Soviet tactics and a development method which dramatically hiked costs conspired to doom the Hustler — intended as a replacement for the jet-powered B-47 Stratojet. Convair’s delta-wing Hustler was in some respects a fantastic aircraft, and as a supersonic jet bomber was capable of flying significantly faster — at Mach 2.0 — than the B-52 Stratofortress and the Stratojet. With a... more »
Rows Mar NATO’s Birthday Bash
In his initial remarks with the NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House on April 2, US President Donald Trump charged straight into his pet grievance that America “alone accounts for the vast majority of NATO defense spending ’s spending”. Trump failed to congratulate NATO on its 70th birth […] The post Rows Mar NATO’s Birthday Bash appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/5/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Life’s rich pageant in Politics today! –lambert Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune 2020 * New candidate Biden (D) (1): Doubling down: Biden comes […]
Will Former U.S. Vice President Biden Be The Democratic Presidential Candidate In 2020?
*CNBC: **Joe Biden jokes about inappropriate touching accusations days after promising to be more mindful* * Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday joked about the inappropriate touching accusations made against him by a number of women just days after pledging that he would be “more mindful and respectful” of people’s space. * Biden put his arm around a young boy and told the crowd, “by the way, he gave me permission to touch him.” Former Vice President Joe Biden on Friday joked about the inappropriate touching accusations made against him by a number of women just days after ... more »
Heavy Fighting Reported In The Northwestern Afghan Province Of Badghis
*Radio Free Europe:* *Taliban Fighters Storm District In Western Afghanistan, Killing Dozens * Afghan officials say hundreds of Taliban militants stormed a district in the northwestern province of Badghis, killing dozens of government soldiers and police. Waris Sherzad, the district governor of Bala Murghab, said at least 30 security personnel have been killed since the Taliban launched the attack late on April 3. He said fighting was ongoing. Abdul Aziz Baig, head of the Badghis provincial council, said Taliban fighters captured several security checkpoints outside the government... more »
Fears Of Another Libyan Civil War Continue To Grow
*Al Jazeera:* *UN boss leaves Libya 'deeply concerned' as fears of new war loom* *After meeting Haftar, Antonio Guterres calls for political solution to avoid 'bloody confrontation' in, around Tripoli* Militias backing Libya's internationally recognised government have taken prisoner scores of troops from a rival force advancing from the east towards the capital, as the United Nations chief expressed "deep concern" after meeting the eastern forces' leader amid mounting fears of a renewed civil war. The 145 men were captured on Friday in Zawiya, a town west of Tripoli, a commande... more »
The Sub Carrier: Could You Really Merge a Submarine and an Aircraft Carrier?
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * Fantastic as the notion is, flying subs and sub carriers still beckon. Drone technology and advances in material science could finally make these fantastical weapons feasible. If submarines possessed the high vision and quick speed of aircraft, they could dramatically extend their reach. If aircraft took off and landed from underwater platforms, their staging and strikes would be stealthier and more secure. But combining the two epoch-making weapons has proved difficult. Only one country really pulled it off—and too late to win a war. But the tremendou... more »
The Stealth Fighter America Said No To: Boeing's X-32
*TNI Staff* *Security, * It would have taken the place of the F-35. *Even if Boeing managed to solve the airframe issue, they would have had to deal with the extremely complex sensor fusion software. The software was always going to be a challenge under the best of circumstances. The only edge Boeing had was that it had developed the Lockheed Martin F-22’s avionics package—but the JSF is much more complex.* On October 26, 2001, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that Lockheed Martin’s X-35 had won the Joint Strike Fighter contest over Boeing’s X-32. *(This first appeared ... more »
Concerns over Glyphosate Pass from Human Health to the Soil
When François Peaucellier talks about soil, he sounds like a sommelier. “It’s full of little leaves,” says the French farmer, holding up a clod from his field. “The earth is supple and beautiful. There is a surface life that is superb.” This article is part of a special report by Politico on soil degradation in Europe. […] The post Concerns over Glyphosate Pass from Human Health to the Soil appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Latest Jobs Report Shows Economy at Cruising Altitude and Speed
[image: latest-jobs-report-shows-economy-at-cruising-altitude-and-speed] It has taken two years to return the economy to full throttle, and its beneficiaries are now settling in for the rest of the trip.
2020: Socialist America or Trump’s America?
[image: 2020-socialist-america-or-trump-s-america] Should unannounced 2020 Democrat front-runner Joe Biden falter and fall, Trump would be the nation’s last line of defense against the coming of a Bernie Sanders-style Socialist America.
The Left’s Flawed Cause Célèbres
[image: the-left-s-flawed-cause-celebres] The Left has a long and sordid history of casting perpetrators, criminals, and even murderers as innocent victims and martyrs.
Crazed Leftist Loses Job After Attacking Jewish Man in MAGA Hat, Calling Him “Nazi Scum”
[image: crazed-leftist-loses-job-after-attacking-jewish-man-in-maga-hat-calling-him-nazi-scum] If you’re going to attack and threaten to dox an old man wearing a MAGA hat in public, it’s probably best not to identify yourself and post a detailed account of the Trump Derangement conniption on Facebook.
Lenvatinib Plus Pembrolizumab in Advanced Endometrial Cancer.
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Tennessee becomes the fourth state to restrict the use of Monsanto herbicide.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-27-tennessee-becomes-the-fourth-state-to-restrict-the-use-of-monsanto-pesticide.html
Anthropology: What We have Learned over the Last Decade.
https://www.bbvaopenmind.com/en/articles/anthropology-what-we-have-learned-over-the-last-decade/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rrssopenmind&psm=psm::fb:—-:rrssopenmind:::::20190327::sitlnk::
UK scientists discover world’s tallest tropical tree
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-47830116
Fall Asleep Faster By Showering at Night.
https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/showering-at-night/
A glass of #wine or pint of beer each night raises the risk of a #stroke.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6886751/A-glass-wine-pint-beer-night-raises-risk-stroke.html?ito=social-facebook
Health Benefits of Cotton Fruit
https://www.thehealthyarchive.com/2018/12/health-benefits-of-cottonfruit.html?m=1
Dublin Parkinson’s drug gets Michael J. Fox backing.
https://www.irishcentral.com/news/dublin-parkinsons-drug-michael-j-fox
IBM CEO Ginni Rometty’s solution to closing the skills gap in America
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/02/ibm-ceo-ginni-romettys-solution-to-closing-the-skills-gap-in-america.html?linkId=65610642
How smart technology is transforming the industrial world
https://www.cnbc.com/advertorial/how-smart-technology-is-transforming-the-industrial-world/?__source=Facebook%7CIntl%7CSchneider
President Trump Impromptu Presser Before Leaving White House…
Prior to departing the White House for a trip to California and Las Vegas, President Trump delivered remarks to the media and took questions. [Video and Transcript below]: . [Transcript] – South Lawn – 9:50 A.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: … Continue reading →
qualitty-control process is essential; "take no thought for the morrow"; China threat
A dissident writer dubbed the “Chinese Solzhenitsyn” yesterday said that his homeland is a “threat for the whole world.” Liao Yiwu (廖亦武), who was jailed for writing a poem called “Massacre” about the Tiananmen Square protests, told reporters that it would be better for humanity if the economic superpower “splits up.” “My dream is that China splits up into 10 or so countries, because China as it is today is a threat for the whole world,” he said as his latest book, *Bullets and Opium*, was published in France. The book, which has been banned in China, recounts the stories of doze... more »
Great way to start the weekend...
*Happy Friday everyone!* *Gleefully swiped from my friend,* *LSP.* President Donald Trump 2020 trailer. A sneak peak of the upcoming 2020 election pic.twitter.com/QZXePmcj6r — Wojciech Pawelczyk 🇵🇱 (@PolishPatriotTM) April 5, 2019
Spuds, Buckets, Ruth Stout, Arbors, & Winter Greens
Some interesting low work methods for growing vegetables. Salad in an inverted tub in winter, potatoes under straw... Continue reading →
Turkey/US Falling Out- Can't Be Avoided When It's In Your Face
* I’ve been talking here for years about the US/Turkey fall out. The slightest bit of extra attention paid to the discourse between the two nations would have made their dispute obvious to a wider audience. Instead we all to read endless rubbish about what was "going on" promoted by the perception managing media. Alt and mainstream aided by on line disinformers. Finally. When it can’t be ignored anymore.. The disagreement is getting attention. Years after it began. Take note of what Cavusoglu states regarding the S-400 purchase* *Link * *"We have told them I don't know how many m... more »
MO: Bipartisan Fight Against Charter Expansion
Rep. Rebecca Roeber (R) of Lee's Summit, Missouri has proposed a bill to expand charter reach; the state has basically confined charter schools to the Kansas City and St. Louis districts. But response to the bill has not been exactly a slam dunk. The bill would allow charters to open in communities of greater than 30,000 people or an accredited-without-provisions school district. The feelings about the bill are tight enough that both sides were feeling cautiously optimistic. Roeber is a former public teacher (and seventeen years in the classroom, not some TFA two-year temp). Her vo... more »
Tips for the Safe Use of Chemicals in Your Garden and How to Avoid Them
*Waking Times* - If you must use a synthetic product to address a pest infestation, you can do so responsibly, preventing its harmful effects on your body and the environment.
Kurdish forces inflict heavy damage on Turkish-backed rebel defenses (VIDEO)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Afrin Liberation Forces continued their operations against the Turkish-backed rebels this week, striking a number of sites under the control of the latter in northern Aleppo. Among the first attacks carried out this week was the Afrin Liberation Forces´ missile stirke on a Free Syrian Army (FSA) bulldozer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces wipe out 3 Saudi Coalition tanks in new attack (VIDEO)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) The Houthi forces carried out a powerful series of attacks against the Saudi-led Coalition in the Dhale Governorate of southern Yemen recently. Using anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), the Houthi forces were able to inflict heavy damage on the Saudi Coalition forces at the Mares front. According to the official media wing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Merck’s MMR: National security threat
This Naval War Ship, USS FT McHenry, has been wandering the Persian Gulf for three months, unable to dock due to a galloping mumps outbreak caused by Merck’s MMR va$$ine. The ship is likely to spend many more months adrift since naval regulations require full quarantine for 50 days after the last case and new […] The post Merck’s MMR: National security threat appeared first on Health Nut News.
Alcohol Does Not Prevent Strokes
Blood pressure and stroke risk increase steadily with sedentary lifestyle, obesity and of course the biggest risk is age. Many want to optimize their time living to prevent debilitating injuries and epidemiologists are happy to find a statistical correlation for everything; that is why some embrace supplements, some embrace organic food, and some embrace alcohol use. read more
Gun Shootings Lead To More Gun Purchases
For a recent paper, researchers examined monthly data on U.S. background checks for gun purchases and permits from November 1998 through April 2016, looking for purchasing trends after shootings during that time. When media coverage highlighted shootings, they found there were increases in handgun purchases. Only after high-fatality shootings were there decreases. The authors segmented results by the shooter’s race/ethnicity, the region where the shooting occurred, if a shooting was school related, fatalities, if it was a handgun or rifle, automatic or semiautomatic, the extent of ... more »
São Paulo Hosts SP-Arte – The Most Important Art Fair in Latin America
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Considered one of the most important art fairs in Latin America, the SP-Arte opened in São Paulo on Thursday, with 164 galleries displaying over works of arts by more than two thousand Brazilian and foreign artists for visitors and buyers alike. In its 15th […] The post São Paulo Hosts SP-Arte – The Most Important Art Fair in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
She's Like An Agnostic-- Have You Seen Her All In Gold, Like A Queen In Days Of Old?
Yesterday, *Washington Post* reporters Paul Kane and Rachael Bade wrote that Nancy Pelosi is skeptical of Medicare-For-All and that she questions whether Medicare-for-all can deliver benefits as good as Obamacare. I literally have never met anyone using Obamacare who likes it and I have never met anyone using Medicare who doesn't love it. So I'm confused about what Pelosi is babbling about, when she said on Thursday Medicare-For-All might be too expensive and that she'd rather build on Obamacare. "I’m agnostic," she said slyly. "Show me how you think you can get there. We all sha... more »
I Permanently Release All Copyrights To All My Writing. Use Any Of It However You Want.
When journalist Elizabeth Vos told me on Twitter today that one of my posts should be on bumper stickers, coffee mugs and t-shirts, my first thought was, “Man, I don’t have time for that.” And my second thought was, “But hey, maybe some other people […]
Queensland grazier hit with state's heaviest penalty for illegal land clearing
A Queensland grazier, whose bid to bulldoze native woodlands has the support of Federal Government MPs, is hit with one of the state's heaviest penalties for illegal land clearing.
Vaccine Wars: Social Media Battle Outbreak of Bogus Claims
Like health officials facing measles outbreaks, internet companies are trying to contain vaccine-related misinformation they have long helped spread. So far, their efforts at quarantine are falling short.
Russia Plans to Free Almost 100 Captured Whales
The whales' condition has drawn international concern, and President Vladimir Putin has ordered authorities to investigate the case and release the animals.
UK Police Outside Ecuador Embassy Amid WikiLeaks Tweets
British police stationed armed officers outside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London after tweets from WikiLeaks quoted what it said were high-level sources saying that Julian Assange could be kicked out of the building within “hours to days.”
Gone in 6 Minutes: An Ethiopian Airlines Jet’s Final Journey
A preliminary report found that both pilots performed all the procedures recommended by Boeing on the March 10 flight but still could not control the jet.
BMW, Daimler, VW Colluded to Limit Emissions Tech, EU Says
The alleged actions would have limited Europeans' options for less polluting cars, but not their price.
India Weighs Ban on Popular Online Game After Deaths
A few cities in the central Indian state of Gujarat have already banned the game, citing concern that it was making players more violent and distracting students from schoolwork.
Warnings from AAA, AMA, and More About “Disability Glare” Affecting Drivers of All Ages. LED Bulbs Causing Other Health and Environmental Issues.
By B.N. Frank Thanks to LED and H.I.D headlights, “Disability Glare” on American roads isn’t just happening to old people. The amount of accidents caused... more »
This Weekend Is Y2K for GPS Systems: Experts Warn the Grid, Finance, & Transportation Are at Risk
By Daisy Luther This weekend, on April 6th, we’re having another Y2K. This one is on GPS devices, as they roll over from “week 1024”... more »
Burning Man Festival at Risk of Being Shut Down Over Attacks from Gov’t and Police State
[image: burning man]Despite being the largest "leave no trace" event in the world, bureaucrats are implementing regulations that could "end Burning Man as we know it."
Congress Blasts Labor Secretary for Letting Billionaire Child Trafficking Pedophile “On the Loose”
[image: Epstein]Light is finally being shown into the dark space that is the special deal given to billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein by the current Labor Secretary of the United States.
How to Make Tax Day Less Painful
By Stefan Gleason As Tax Day approaches, millions of Americans are becoming increasingly filled with panic and dread. The Trump tax cuts may offer some... more »
Global Warming Cause Determined
Climate experts had previously believed that global warming was caused by a 0.0001 mole fraction increase in CO2 over the past century, but now they know it is caused by Toxic Masculinity. What If “Toxic Masculinity” Is The Reason For … Continue reading →
What Conservative Dems-- The Republican Wing Of The Democratic Party-- Don't Want
The Green New Deal is complicated and partially abstract and certainly not easy to understand for an idiot. It's aspirational too. Medicare-For-All isn't as complicated, but it's complicated too. You know what's *not* complicated? Raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a semi-livable wage. That;'s pretty straight forward. But it's something that infuriates conservatives almost as much as the Green New Deal and Medicare For All do. Conservatives have always opposed the minimum wage and always opposed raising the minimum wage. In the late 1800s anti sweatshop activism began gaini... more »
WikiLeaks Says Assange Will Be Arrested in “Hours to Days”
By Joe Lauria (CN) — WikiLeaks warned Thursday that its founder “will be expelled within ‘hours to days’” from Ecuador’s London embassy and that Ecuador has an... more »
Al Akhbar: Trump Wants Jordan to Take In 1 Million ‘Palestinians’
Trump’s Deal of the Century is NOT a peace plan. It is the complete liquidation of the Palestinian (REAL Jews) cause. The plan calls for the eviction of Palestinians from Palestine. Why would they agree to this plan? Of course, they won’t. The unmentioned portion is the strategy to drive them into the Sinai desert […]
Saudi Arabia is Threatening to Ditch the Petrodollar
By Tyler Durden Three year ago – almost to the day – Saudi Arabia rattled its first sabre towards the United States, with an implicit threat to... more »
UK’s May Is Asking The EU For A Brexit Delay Until June 30
*Daily Mail:* *Non, nee, nein to Brexit delay: Macron leads EU leaders in slapping down Tusk's calls for a 12-month 'flextension' for the UK as Dutch PM and German minister say May needs to answer 'key questions' or face a No Dealn* * Paris today attacked 'clumsy' plan by European Council president Donald Tusk to keep us in EU for a year * French minister Amélie de Montchalin also criticised Theresa May's plea to postpone leaving until June 30 * She said coming to an emergency EU summit without a plan meant we 'chose to leave in a disorderly manner' * Dutch PM Mark Rutte said May's... more »
In Diverse Southeast Asia, Growing Ethnic & Religious Intolerance Pose Serious Threat to Stability
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 05 (IPS) - This article is part of a series on the current state of civil society organisations (CSOs), which will be the focus of International Civil Society Week (ICSW), sponsored by CIVICUS, and scheduled to take place in Belgrade, April 8-12. Josef Benedict is a civil space researcher with global civil society alliance, CIVICUS, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. When the one-year anniversary of Malaysia's historic presidential election outcome rolls around in early May, the wave of euphoria that followed it will be all but a wistful memory. Read th... more »
All What Your Jeans Can (and Do) Hide!
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
ROME, Apr 05 (IPS) - Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo… These are just some of the world's most prestigious fashion catwalks. There, and elsewhere, perfectly – and often unrealistically – silhouetted young women and men graciously parade to impress elite guests and TV watchers with surprising, fabulous creativity of the most renowned fashion designers and dressmakers. Read the full story, “All What Your Jeans Can (and Do) Hide!”, on globalissues.org →
Is Taiwan Still a Permanent Member of the Security Council – Despite its Ouster in 1971?
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 05 (IPS) - The Republic of China (Taiwan) was ingloriously expelled from the United Nations-- and ousted from its highly-prized permanent seat in the UN Security Council (UNSC)-- about 48 years ago. Read the full story, “Is Taiwan Still a Permanent Member of the Security Council – Despite its Ouster in 1971?”, on globalissues.org →
That "Flatwoods Monster"... 2 of 3
*There was no doubt in a very highly respected Ivan T. Sanderson's mind...* That "Flatwoods Monster" ... 2 of 3 *by Alfred Lehmberg* *The nonfiction treatment continued here is a series very much interrupted by the bruhaha, a result of that intellectually obscene Project Bluebook "program" via the History Channel... We resume with the Flatwoods story back in public attention... and even on the Richard Dolan program in a series of programs...* *.,¸¸,.»§«,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.»§«*¥*»§«,¸¸,.·´¯`·.,¸¸,.»§«·.,¸¸,.* Before: Flatwoods, a different kind of UFO case. The summer of saucers. *We... more »
Lunar Settlement “Before The Decade Is Out” — Trump Channels Kennedy and LaRouche
Lunar Settlement “Before The Decade Is Out” — Trump Channels Kennedy and LaRouche Video of Lunar Settlement “Before The Decade Is Out” — Trump Channels Kennedy and LaRouche With his announcement that the United States was committing “land on the Moon’s South Pole by 2024, establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon by 2028, and chart a future path for Mars exploration,” President Trump is channeling the leadership of John F Kennedy and the vision of Lyndon LaRouche. Kesha Rogers joins us from Houston, Texas to discuss the surge of optimism this announcement has unleashed. ... more »
Yale Law School Ends Financial Support of Students Working for Anti-LGBT Groups
[image: yale-law-school-ends-financial-support-of-students-working-for-anti-lgbt-groups] Yale Law School announced recently that it would no longer offer financial support to students who take summer internships or accept employment with organizations that dissent from the LGBT creed.
Washington Sheriffs Stand for Constitution, Against Gun Restrictions
[image: washington-sheriffs-stand-for-constitution-against-gun-restrictions] The trend of local police departments and sheriffs' offices kowtowing to the anti-gun crowd — a trend that has been growing for decades — seems to be reversing. Take the state of Washington as an example. Roughly half of the sheriffs in the state are flat refusing to enforce a litany of anti-gun regulations that are part of a law passed last fall because those regulations are unconstitutional.
Want to Dominate the Seas? Merge a Battleship with an Aircraft Carrier
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It has been dreamed up before. *What could have been. * In the early 1980s, the Reagan Administration was looking to fund high visibility defense programs. Reagan had been elected on a platform of rebuilding the armed services after the “hollowing out” of the early 1970s. One example was the reactivation of four World War II-era Iowa-class battleships, which started in 1982. Each of the four ships, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey and Wisconsin was refurbished, their sixteen and five-inch guns brought back online. Each battleship was also equipped with si... more »
Secret Stealth Sauce: This Is What Makes an F-22 or F-35 Nearly Invisible
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Without proper maintenance of their skin, the signature of those advance stealth jets degrade over time—rendering them vulnerable to enemy radar. *This needs to work. * While pilots of advanced fifth-generation fighters like the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor or the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter often claim the spotlight, it is the ground crews who maintain those jets’ pristine surfaces that are often the real heroes. Without proper maintenance of their skin, the signature of those advance stealth jets degrade over time—rendering them vulnerable to enemy radar.... more »
Huge news
Well, whatever else you might say about the Guido Fawkes website it can still do some decent digging. Today's Guido exclusive lays out the evidence that Jeremy Corbyn faked the figures to avoid declaring his wreath-laying trip to Tunisia. Guido also notes that his trip was funded by the Council for European Palestinian Relations. What Guido* doesn't* mention though is who the CEPR are. They are Hamas's representative in Europe. This strikes me as a huge story. Wonder if the BBC will think so too?
NO EXCUSE LEFT BEHIND: "A lot of people are focused on bettering, so to speak, all the schools!"
*FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019Most clueless remark of them all:* In fairness to Slate's Mary Harris and the New York Times' Mara Gay, neither one is an education specialist. This may explain the 19-minute conversation they recorded for Slate last week. The conversation concerned the operation of the New York City Public Schools. At no point did either participant offer even the slightest sign of knowing what she was talking about. Understanding the way the lizards will howl, we'll even suggest that this apparent ignorance might help explain this feel-good comment by Gay: GAY (3/26/19)... more »
Russia staking claim in Artic move
Navy Times Vladimir Isachenkov, The Associated Press April 4, 2019 With missiles pointing out to sea, ‘Northern Clover’ stakes Russian claim on Arctic waters A Russian soldier stands guard on Wednesday near a Pansyr-S1 air defense system on the Kotelny Island, part of the New Siberian Islands archipelago located between the Laptev Sea and the East Siberian Sea. (Vladimir Isachenkov/AP) SEVERNY KLEVER MILITARY BASE, Russia — Missile launchers ply icy roads and air defense systems point menacingly into the sky at this Arctic military outpost, a key vantage point for Russia to projec... more »
Revised Review Fallujah Redux, The Anbar Awakening and the Struggle With Al-Qaeda
*Revised Review Green, Daniel and Mullen, William, **Fallujah Redux, The Anbar Awakening and the Struggle With Al-Qaeda**,Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2014* *Fallujah Redux* is not about the two well known Battle of Fallujah fought in 2004, but rather how the U.S. and Iraqi forces along with local tribes attempted to secure the district during the 2007 Surge. It was written by Daniel Green who was a Naval Reserve officer and General William Mullen III who commanded the 2ndBattalion of the 6th Marines at the time. Green worked with the Fallujah government and on a tribal outrea... more »
Are Egypt's Security Forces Conducting Extrajudicial Executions?
EMPOWERED: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi introduced an anti-terrorism law that shielded the police and military from prosecution for the proportionate use of force in performing their duties . The Egyptian Presidency/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Egypt kills hundreds of suspected militants in disputed gun battles * *Egyptian security forces have shot dead more than 460 men since the middle of 2015. The Interior Ministry said they were Islamist militants or criminals, and the shootings were in self-defence. Bereaved families, forensic experts and some officials disagree... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 5
1916 British forces attacked Ottomans at Fallahiya to try to relieve surrounded British troops in Kut 1939 Abd al-Illah asked Nuri al-Said to become premier again (Musings On Iraq interview with Historian Phebe Marr comparing PM Said with PM Maliki) 1965 Arif govt launched military offensive against KDP (Musings On Iraq book review of *The Kurds, A Modern History*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Kurds of Iraq, Tragedy and Hope*) 1980 Saddam gave speech saying conflict with Iran was about Arabs vs Persians and denounced Khomeini 1980 Funeral of those killed in Mustansiriya bombing hit... more »
Five Eye-Opening Documentaries
We have picked what we believe are five of the most Eye Opening Documentaries you can watch right now, right here. The post Five Eye-Opening Documentaries appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
5G Development Halted in Brussels Over Radiation Concerns
Brussels have halted the development of their high-speed 5G infrastructure over fears for the health of their citizens according to the Brussels Times. The post 5G Development Halted in Brussels Over Radiation Concerns appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
An anecdote about Google's head of global affairs and communications
A 'truth' from this week's *The Unbelievable Truth *made me laugh even more than the jokes. The truth in question was: "Posters of Nick Clegg were seen in Las Vegas airport". David Mitchell-Coren went on to explain: In 2017 several British tourists noticed an image of Nick Clegg featuring in a poster plastered throughout Las Vegas airport that apologised for ongoing maintenance work and assured passengers that upgrades were on the horizon. It transpired that the graphic artist responsible for the poster assumed the photo of Nick Clegg was a stock image and used it in error. The ... more »
World News Briefs -- April 5, 2019
The logo of the upcoming August 2019 G7 Summit in Biarritz is seen during the Interior ministers of G7 nations meeting in Paris, France, April 5, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Platiau *Reuters:* *France hosts wary G7 in shadow of Trump snub, Brexit and yellow vests* DINARD, France (Reuters) - France offered a wary welcome to foreign ministers from the Group of Seven on Friday for a meeting overshadowed by a snub from Donald Trump’s U.S. administration, a meltdown in Britain over Brexit and months of anti-government protests at home. Protesters spray-painted slogans attacking President Em... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 5, 2019
*SCMP/AFP*: *US fights with Nato allies at birthday celebration* * US Vice-President Mike Pence delivers stinging rebuke both to Germany and Turkey * The 70th anniversary comes amid rising concern over Russia Tensions have soared between the United States and two of its Nato partners, Germany and Turkey, marring a 70th birthday celebration for the alliance aimed at showing a united front against a resurgent Russia. Hours before foreign ministers from the 29-member Western alliance opened talks in Washington with a leisurely reception on Wednesday, US Vice-President Mike Pence deli... more »
It's all in the vocabulary
From Pearls Before Swine yesterday. Click the image to go to a larger view at the comic's Web site. As far as I know, Stephan Pastis is the only cartoonist who regularly incorporates puns into his comics. He's halfway there. Now, if we could just get him to use limericks as well . . . Peter
Bavaria to Pass ‘Save the Bees’ Petition into Law in Landmark Move
Bavaria has announced that it will pass into law a popular “save the bees” petition that promises drastic changes in farming practices – without putting it to a referendum first. Source: www.theguardian.com/ The landmark move comes amid increasingly alarming warnings from scientists that nearly half of all insect species are in rapid decline – a third […] The post Bavaria to Pass ‘Save the Bees’ Petition into Law in Landmark Move appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Malawi Bans Import of Glyphosate Herbicides after US Cancer Verdict
Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has announced the suspension of import permits for glyphosate-based herbicides following the recent court verdict in the U.S., in which a California jury ruled for the second time that the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup causes cancer. Gray Nyandule-Phiri, Principal Secretary of the Ministry told Malawi’s ‘National’ newspaper that the […] The post Malawi Bans Import of Glyphosate Herbicides after US Cancer Verdict appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Exploring the Best Street Markets this Weekend in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This first weekend of the month, the city comes out onto the streets with plenty of markets popping up in every neighborhood. Here is the low-down on a couple of the best street markets happening on Saturday and Sunday in the ‘Cidade Maravilhosa.’ Starting at […] The post Exploring the Best Street Markets this Weekend in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 5, 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. PARTY: Lá no Meu Open Bar @ Teatro Odisséia (Lapa) – One of Lapa’s favorite open bar events, this party will be serving up plenty of funk, pop, hip hop […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, April 5, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Abbott attended re-election fundraiser at fugitive Chinese tycoon’s golf club
Tony Abbott's re-election campaign held a fundraising function last year at a private golf club controlled by an allegedly corrupt Beijing-linked casino tycoon and China's biggest media propagandist in Australia.
Did Your Employer Misrepresent Your Job Or Withhold Vital Information? That May Be Fraud
It’s not unusual that people are duped into giving notice at their job, only to have the offer pulled or find out the job is nonexistent. Some folks get lured into a job with promises of higher pay, better title, specific hours or location, and it turns out that the representations made to lure them in weren’t true. If this happens, you might have a case for fraud. There are two types of fraud that Florida courts recognize in these situations. The first is a false statement made, knowing it is false, intending that you rely on it. A good example is what happened in *Gandy v. Trans ... more »
5G Transmitters Have Been Turned ‘ON’ in Two US Cities
Verizon announced that its 5G cell towers will be turned 'on' for the first time in the US in parts of two cities, Minneapolis and Chicago. Trump is pushing 5G with the justification that the US is in competition with China to be the first country to use 5G systems to monitor and control all human activity.
Human Drama Video: Migrants Shove Children under Arizona Border Fence Lined with Razor Wire
President Trump signed the Republican-backed open-borders bill in February that is the cause of this latest surge. [Promises to build a wall are sound more and more hollow with each passing day.]
Kansas University Offers Course on ‘Angry White Males’
Universities in the US have become Marxist indoctrination camps that allow white, Christian, and conservative students to be abused by fellow students and professors.
Portland Police Dept. Has 120 Vacancies, But Only 3 Out of 60 Applicants Pass Background Check
Due to Portland City Council seeking the advice of Black Lives Matter in writing new police contracts, and a pro-Antifa attitude inside the Portland Police Bureau, many officers have retired early, transferred, or simply quit, resulting in 120 vacant positions within the department.
Should the SAT Be Optional? Bribery Scandal Renews Debate
At the University of San Francisco, administrators said SAT and ACT scores are more reflective of a student's economic background than their academic abilities.
Trump approval rating climbs to 51 percent
The attack dogs seem to be losing. In fact, the more they attack, the better he seems to be doing. 5 April 2019 – The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Thursday shows that 51% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance. Forty-seven percent (47%) disapprove. http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/prez_track_apr05 The post Trump approval rating climbs to 51 percent appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The BBC's chief Reality Checker got it wrong
Regulars may remember the post about Nottingham University Business School's Professor David Paton and his article *Fact Checking the BBC Fact Checkers*, which debunked the BBC's chief Reality Checker Chris Morris over his remarks on the *Today *programme. Chris Morris claimed that the US ambassador's figures about US food safety were wrong, but David found a whole string of errors in the BBC man's own comments and went on to submit a complaint to the BBC. Well, this has just popped into my Twitter feed: So David Paton was right, and the BBC's Chris Morris wrong (not that you'll... more »
India’s February 2019 Strike in Pakistani Territory: A Jus ad Bellum Analysis
India-Pakistan border at Wagah (Source: Flickr/Shankar S.) On Feb. 14, a suicide bombing in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir killed more than 40 members of Indian paramilitary forces—the deadliest terrorist attack in Kashmir’s history. Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), a terrorist group based in Pakistan and rumored to have “close ties” to its spy agency, claimed credit for the bombing. JeM’s continued existence has long been a pressure point in India-Pakistan relations, and this latest incident was no different. The attack set off an escalating chain of aerial attacks, first by India ... more »
The Privacy Rights of Terrorism Defendants, Muslim and Non-Muslim
Department of Justice, 2012 (Source: Wikimedia) The official position of the Department of Justice—according to a legal brief filed in February—is that association with a terrorism charge is so stigmatizing that defendants should not be publicly identified, even after conviction. Doing so would lead to “harassment, embarrassment, barriers to reintegration and renewed public attention.” It might even expose defendants to “the potential for violence or renewed contact” by extremist groups “plotting future terrorist attacks or intimidating witnesses.” This privacy-minded statement wa... more »
Making the right choice in addressing period poverty
I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim today. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Dartmouth pharmacies make right choice in addressing period poverty Today, Highfield Park Pharmachoice in Dartmouth will start giving away feminine hygiene products to their customers in need. The pharmacy made the announcement on their Facebook page […]
Leaving the Yellow House
Saul BellowAn elderly and self-destructive dipsomaniac lives in a yellow house. She is lonely, prone to self-deception, and incapable of talking care of herself. Some of her neighbors tell her that they will care for her if she leaves her house to them. But she does not want to give them the house. When her condition worsens after an accident, she is forced to look back into her past and examine the key events. She thinks of many people but she is unable to remember anyone to whom she can leave the house. Finally, she decides to leave the house to the only person that she cares for... more »
Coles and Woolworths begin transition to automated workforces
Powerful new automation technologies, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence and advanced robotics, are beginning to transform the Australian economy and have now spread to the $3 billion online grocery market. This week, Coles have announced they will be launching a new "electronic workforce" by 2023, while Woolworths have begun first tests of their new automated warehouse, leaving experts concerned that advancing technologies may cost Australians over five million jobs.
Australian telcos block access to 4chan, other websites
Australian Internet Service Providers (ISP) have begun blocking access to websites used to host footage of the Christchurch livestream, including 4chan, 8chan, Liveleak, Voat and ZeroHedge. Telstra, Vodafone and Optus have all announced that various websites will be restricted under ‘sensitive material guidelines', in a move that has many Australians concerned about growing systems of mass censorship.
Classroom app ranks students on ‘set behaviours’
A new classroom application that ranks students based on behaviours, allowing teachers to “automate the task of recording classroom conduct” by monitoring and storing data, is raising concerns in Australia. The program, ClassDojo, has now spread to over 25% of classrooms across the country and is set to expand with continued growth of the educational software market - estimated to be worth almost $8 billion.
Surveillance technology coming to all new vehicles
Controversial ‘driver assistance technology’, including black-box data recorders, which monitor everything from a vehicle’s speed to 'driver condition’, could become mandatory for all new cars in Europe after an approval from the EU. Experts have warned that international ‘standard approvals’ will force Australian companies to import most new model cars with the same surveillance technology installed.
David Icke blasts “totalitarian Australia” after visa cancellation
David Icke has been banned from entering Australia this week ahead of a planned speaking tour in March, after Jewish groups and government elements lobbied to have his visa cancelled on 'character grounds' for a number of topics he discusses. On the latest episode of the General Knowledge Podcast, David Icke joins us to discuss the event in an unrestricted, independent setting, as he describes some of the reasons he believes he was banned from Australia, the implications on freedom of speech, and blasts what he describes as an emerging "totalitarian Australia".
Australian airports begin facial recognition rollout
Perth Airport has become Australia’s second international airport to begin installing new facial recognition smart gates, following an initial pilot trial introduced at Canberra Airport last year. The Australian government has stated their intended goal is to automate 90% of air traveler processing by 2020, and is on track to replace passports with biometric capabilities after signing new contracts with technology vendors for a national rollout.
Documents: Australian Government as a privately owned company
It is a question that has been asked for many years now: Is the current Australian Government a legitimate entity of authority in society? Or is it simply a private corporation masquerading as one? The following is an archive of over 100 pages of documents relating to registration with the SEC of the Australian Government as a privately owned American company.
Yellow Vests protesters rally across Australia
Thousands of Yellow Vests supporters have staged unified protests across Australia today, delivering messages of resistance to an establishment that has become increasingly monopolized by an oligarchy acting against Australian interests. Organised by the Australian Yellow Vests Alliance, in conjunction with local groups in many states, the events mark the beginning of a series of ongoing demonstrations to be held demanding systemic change in Australian society.
Yellow Vests set for national action in Australia
After almost 10 weeks of demonstrations, the Yellow Vests Movement continues to protest in large numbers for systemic change across Europe, with many other countries joining France since opposition to new world globalization commenced. This weekend, national events have been scheduled across Australia in solidarity with the overseas movement, as many groups unite to identify a variety of key issues that increasingly relate to affairs in this country.
My Health Record data breached 77 times in 24 months
Australia's controversial My Health Record program has once again come under scrutiny after it has been revealed data breaches of the system have increased in the last 12 months. Over a 24 month period, My Health Record documents have revealed 77 data breaches reported to the Australian Information Commissioner, including 42 new breaches recorded since Australians began being automatically enrolled into the system last year.
Mom Charged With Crime Because Her 3yo Son Couldn’t Hold It and Peed Outside
[image: mom]An eight-month pregnant mother couldn't get her son to the bathroom in time, so he peed where he stood which caused a nearby deputy to charge the mom with a crime.
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From Jenna Orkin A glacier the size of Florida is on track to change the course of human civilization. Vandana Shiva: We Must Fight Back Against the 1 Percent to Stop the Sixth Mass Extinction Glyphosate use in the spotlight at Wodonga New Zealand parliament votes overwhelmingly in favor of new gun laws Taiwan threatens to 'forcefully expel' Chinese fighters that get too close after rare incident this weekend New Study Blames White Americans' Diet For Climate Change Russia Establishes Attack Helicopter School In VenezuelaRetail Layoffs Are 92% Higher In 2019, And Now Even Wal-Mart Is ... more »
A Shout Out From Brooks
This morning, in *The New York Times,* David Brooks gives Canadians a shout out. He writes: According to recently released data, between 2015 and 2017, Canada reduced its official poverty rate by at least 20 percent. Roughly 825,000 Canadians were lifted out of poverty in those years, giving the country today its lowest poverty rate in history. We did it, Brooks believes, because we approached poverty with a methodology: A common model is one-donor-funding-one-program. Different programs compete for funds. They justify their existence using randomized controlled experiments, in... more »
Belief in Meritocracy Is Not Only False, It’s Bad for You
Meritocracy is a dubious ideology, save for supporting the status quo.
Doomsday Jet: This Boring Looking Plane Has the Power to Kill Millions
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The E-6’s sinister purpose is to maintain the communication link between the national command authority (starting with the president and secretary of defense) and U.S. nuclear forces, even if ground-based command centers are destroyed by an enemy first strike. In other words, you can chop off the head of the U.S. nuclear forces, but the body will keep on coming at you, thanks to these doomsday planes. *The heart of nuclear deterrence, after all, is convincing potential adversaries that no first strike will be adequate to prevent a devastating ripo... more »
Why Democrats Keep Targeting Trump’s Tax Returns
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Do they contain evidence of illegal or simply embarrassing behavior? On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee, in a party-line vote, passed a resolution in favor of subpoenaing the full Mueller report. Attorney General William Barr has said the report could be released as soon as “mid-April,” with grand jury testimony, intelligence sources, and classified information redacted. House Democrats want the full report with no redactions to be made available to members of Congress, if not the public at-large. Republicans count... more »
Will Cold War Allies Russia and North Korea Be Reunited?
*Peter Brookes* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Both Moscow and Pyongyang have common grievances with Washington and may work together to evade sanctions. It seems almost inevitable that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will meet with Russian president Vladimir Putin at some point in the near future, possibly in the port city of Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East. The United States should be concerned. Since this would be the first meeting between the two leaders since Kim came to power in 2011, the summit provides an important opportunity for both Russia and North Korea to advan... more »
Don't Rejoin the Iran Deal, Fix It
*David Albright, Andrea Stricker* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Reentering the Iran nuclear deal and dropping U.S. sanctions, as some have recommended, will only increase the risks of Iran developing nuclear weapons. Should the United States rejoin the Iran nuclear deal and rescind reimposed U.S. sanctions? This course of action is being recommended by deal supporters, who want to reverse the Trump administration’s decision last year to unilaterally leave the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and ramp up U.S. sanctions against Iran. Despite the U.S. decision, ... more »
"DC's Swamp Rats Cling To Their Hoax"
*"DC's Swamp Rats Cling To Their Hoax"* by Michael Reagan "For the Democrats it’s still all about the collusion narrative. They don’t care that the Mueller Report concluded that Donald Trump’s campaign and the Russians did not cooperate to steal the 2016 election. President Trump’s crazed enemies in Congress and in the liberal media will never believe Trump won fair and square. You can give the House committees headed by Democrats Adam Schiff and Jerry Nadler two more years of digging around in Trump World for impeachable crimes. You can give them 800 pages, a thousand pages, ten-t... more »
Funny Friday
From Navy Vet: Business was terrible and not picking up. I had to fire somebody, and I narrowed it down to one of two people, Debra or Jack. It was an impossible decision because they were both super workers. Rather than flip a coin, I decided I would fire the first one who used the water cooler the next morning. Debra came in the next morning with a horrible hangover after partying all night. She went to the cooler to take an aspirin. I approached her and said, “Debra, I’ve never done this before but I have to either lay … Continue reading →
Trivia : April 5th
These things happened on this date…. Pocahontas Marries Capt. Rolfe April 5, 1614 Pocahontas, the daughter of Indian Chief Powhatan, marries Capt. John Rolfe. She is famous for the story told by Captain John Smith of how she risked her life to save his after his capture. After being falsely told that Smith had died, she married Rolfe and traveled to England with him, where she died. Her exact cause of death is unknown, but theories range from pneumonia, smallpox, tuberculosis, or even to her having been poisoned.First Ladies Nancy Reagan and Edith Wilson are both descendants of Poca... more »
Prayers For President Trump During West Coast Travel…
With anxiety visible amid the DC crew now contemplating accountability for their failed soft-coup attempt, we enter a dangerous phase. After all, 40 federal law enforcement agents openly participated in the effort; along with more than a dozen members of … Continue reading →
THE REAL REASON PEGGY NOONAN WANTS JOE BIDEN TO STAY OUT OF THE RACE
Peggy Noonan is urging Joe Biden not to run for president: Don’t do it, Joe. Don’t run for president. It won’t work, you won’t get the nomination, your loss will cause pain and not only for you. She's saying this even though she admires him: The current Democratic Party is different from the one you entered in the late 1960s, not only in policies but in mood, tone, style. Today’s rising young Democrats see no honor in accommodation, little virtue in collegiality. In the old party of classic 20th-century Democratic liberalism, they wanted everyone to rise. Those who suffered impedi... more »
The Reform Act, 2014 - How the Trudeau Government Broke the Law
With both Ms. Wilson-Raybould and Ms. Philpott being "non-persons" in the views of the Liberal Party of Canada and with the Trudeau government repeatedly assuring us that they are alway mindful of the rule of law, let's take a look at some pertinent legislation from 2014. Under the Reform Act, 2014 also known as an amendment to the Canada Elections Act and the Parliament of Canada Act (candidacy and caucus reforms)which was assented to law on June 23, 2015, we find the following: *"Whereas Members of Parliament are elected by their constituents to represent them in the Parliament ... more »
Affaire Chevron en Amazonie équatorienne: la décision de la Cour suprême du Canada ferme la porte à la fin de l'impunité
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05-Apr-2019 The Global Campaign to Reclaim Peoples´ Sovereignty, Dismantle Corporate Power and End Impunity regrets the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the case of Chevron in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
The case of Chevron in the Ecuadorian Amazon: the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada closes the doors to end impunity
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
05-Apr-2019 The Global Campaign to Reclaim Peoples´ Sovereignty, Dismantle Corporate Power and End Impunity regrets the ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada regarding the case of Chevron in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Trump's damaged NAFTA deal
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
05-Apr-2019 USMCA bears many resemblances to NAFTA, which has been cited as a driver of low-wage corporate outsourcing.
Africa: How soon can the Continental Free Trade Agreement be implemented?
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05-Apr-2019 Among the key issues where negotiations are still needed include the rules of origin, non-tariff barriers, structure of implementation, schedule of concessions and tariff books.
Fresh push for states to ratify the tripartite FTA as deadline draws near
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
05-Apr-2019 The deadline set by the Tripartite Council of Ministers for member States of three regional economic blocs to sign and ratify the tripartite free trade area lapses this month.
ACP-EU countries conclude second round of talks on a new ambitious partnership
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05-Apr-2019 This new phase of the negotiations will ultimately lead to the creation of tailor-made pillars with each region, which are among the novelties to be introduced in the future ACP-EU Agreement.
The Company We No Longer Keep
For the symposium on Neal Devins and Lawrence Baum's new book, The Company They Keep: How Partisan Divisions Came to the Supreme Court (Oxford University Press, 2019). Linda Greenhouse Two texts, a quarter century apart, frame the issue under discussion in this symposium. In 1986, shortly before becoming Chief Justice, Justice William Rehnquist published an article he titled “Constitutional Law and Public Opinion.” [20 Suffolk U. L. Rev. 753, 768 (1986)] Public opinion inevitably influences courts, he wrote, explaining that while judges live isolated lives, they are n... more »
Drax Protestors Want More Wind Power To “Keep The Lights On”!
By Paul Homewood h/t stewgreen A 96,000-signature petition calling for plans for the UK’s largest gas-fired power plant to be refused has been handed in. Drax power station, in North Yorkshire, wants to switch two of its coal-fired generating units to gas power. The firm said plans would increase its ability to […]
Wikileaks: Assange to be expelled from Ecuadorian embassy within hours or days
WikiLeaks warned Thursday that founder Julian Assange could be expelled from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London within “hours to days” by Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno, citing “a high level source within the Ecuadorian state.” The source further noted that Quito already has an agreement with the UK for the arrest, according to a Thursday tweet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-04-03
This is a summary of 9 AMN articles on the following subjects: Russia, Turkey, US, China, Deir_Ezzor, Euphrates, ISIS, Syria, Gaza, Israeli, Palestinians Killed, Idlib, Israel, Lebanon, India, Pakistan. Categories covered in this brief: Turkey, Middleeast, World-News, Syria, Palestine, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
NATO should confront ’emerging threats’ from Russia and China in Venezuela: Pompeo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that the NATO forces should come together to confront the “emerging threats” posed by the Russian military and China in Venezuela. READ MORE: US threatens to counter Russia over military deployment Venezuela “We must adapt our alliance to confront emerging threats […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
French military to allegedly withdraw from Syrian-Iraqi border: Bas News
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The French Armed Forces will be withdrawing from the border of Iraq and Syria, the French Army Spokesperson Patrick Steiger allegedly said on Thursday, as reported by Bas News. According to the Bas News report, Steiger told reporters on Thursday that the war against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) has ended […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Japanese spacecraft ‘bombs’ asteroid in scientific mission.
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Genome engineers made more than 13,000 #CRISPR edits in a single cell.
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Friday Funnies: Weekly Cartoon Reflections by Joe Infurnari
We are excited to announce the addition of Joe Infurnari to the Ghion Journal circle of writers and thinkers. Joe is an amazing illustrator who has a knack for capturing current events and political/social issues through illustrations. Long a fan of cartoons as a powerful tool of satire and speaking truth to power, I am excited to add such a talented cartoonist to the growing team at the Ghion Journal. Going forward, Joe’s weekly reflections… The post Friday Funnies: Weekly Cartoon Reflections by Joe Infurnari appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Canada's Foreign Minister Blames Foreign Interference For The Country's Divisions
FILE PHOTO: Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 12, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie *Reuters:* *Canada fears foreign interference in October elections* DINARD, France (Reuters) - Canada’s foreign minister said on Friday it was very likely that there would be foreign meddling in her country’s October elections and that there had already been some interference in the process. “We are very concerned. I think our judgment is that interference is very likely and we think there have probably already been efforts by m... more »
Germany Has A Credibility Problem With NATO
*Spiegel Online:* *Patience Wears Thin with Germany's NATO Spending* As NATO prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary, the most successful military alliance in history finds itself in the throes of an existential crisis. The unfulfillled promises of some member countries -- in particular Germany -- to spend more on defense threaten to tear the block apart. Sometimes they miss him, the old warrior. Jim Mattis was always a calming presence. A paternal glance, soothing gesture or brief remark from the former general and Pentagon chief, and Gavin Williamson, the British defense mini... more »
U.S. House And Senate Committees Want Records Of Communications Between Mueller And DOJ (But For Different Reasons)
Photo: Wikimedia/The White House *Business Insider*:* The House Judiciary Committee requests records of communications between Mueller and DOJ following reports of a rift between the two* * House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler has requested all records of communications between the Justice Department and the special counsel Robert Mueller's office regarding the final report in the Russia investigation. * The request comes after multiple media outlets reported that members of Mueller's team are frustrated with the way Attorney General William Barr characterized their fin... more »
Ecuador Set to Revoke Assange Asylum, Immediately Forcing Him from Embassy in London
*21WIRE* | Assange looks set to be evicted soon after an apparent three-way backroom deal reached between the US, UK and Ecuadorian governments.
The XM25 Punisher Should Have Been the Ultimate Grenade Launcher (It Flopped)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Lots of reasons. *The capability to engage enemy troops behind cover is useful but anything that does that and nothing else is impractical from an infantryman’s perspective and an expensive niche weapon unaffordable even by the U.S. Army.* The U.S. Army has officially terminated the “Punisher.” The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System, or “Punisher,” was designed to engage enemy troops behind cover. While successful, the high-tech infantry weapon was the victim of a lengthy development period, ballooning costs, a perceived lack of utility... more »
The U.S. Nuclear Submarine Force Is the Best in the World for 1 Reason
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And it involves tragedy and the lessons learned from that tragedy. *Although the loss of Thresher to eternal patrol was a painful one, the reforms undertaken by the Navy ensured the 129 lives lost would not be in vain.* In the United States Navy, submarines lost at sea are said to be on “eternal patrol.” One such submarine was USS *Thresher*. Meant to be the first in a new generation of fast nuclear-attack submarines, today it rests in more than eight thousand feet of water, along with its crew. *Thresher* is one of two American submarines lost sinc... more »
Meet the F-15K Slam Eagle: How South Korea Would Strike North Korea
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Kim's worst nightmare? *Until the F-35 arrives in large numbers, the powerful Slam Eagle will remain South Korea’s top jet fighter—and one that plays an especially critical role in that country’s defense.* On September 13, 2017 the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) test-fired a Taurus cruise missile in response to a North Korean ballistic missile test. In this video, you can see as an F-15K launch the boxy weapon, which plunges straight through the roof of a practice target, penetrating into the ground below before its main warhead detonate... more »
Séquencer son ADN : comment fait-on ? que dit la loi ? quels sont les enjeux ?
Ethical Technology - 15 hours ago
Par Julien Varlin, membre de l’association.
Sequence your DNA: how do you do it? What the law says ? What are the issues
Artist behind paint-by-numbers pictures dies aged 93
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Dan Robbins said he was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci and while his work was derided by some critics, sales of the kits peaked at 20 million in 1955 and are still being sold today.
The moment Brett Peter Cowan, the murderer of Daniel Morcombe, finds out he is under arrest
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Police confront the killer and tell him he will not be arrested if he will speak to investigators, but he calmly refuses before telling someone over the phone "I'm under arrest for Daniel's, Daniel Morcombe's murder".
Bombers break AFL duck against winless Demons
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Essendon records its first victory of the AFL season with an 18-point triumph over Melbourne at the MCG, leaving the Demons without a win after three rounds.
Panthers pip Tigers in NRL golden point, Warriors triumph over Titans
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Penrith's Nathan Cleary lands a long-range field goal to sink the Wests Tigers in extra time, while the Warriors do the business against the Titans across the Tasman.
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