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An Electoral Strategy For Democratic Activists... But NOT For The Faint Of Heart
*Rep. X is in this photo of Republicans pretending to be Democrats* I was invited to join a conference call yesterday with a group of committed activists in a red district with an ultra-right-wing Democratic congressmember, who I will refer to as X, so as not to give anything away I was asked to not write about yet. X, a freshman, immediately joined the Blue Dog and New Dems and has a ghastly (F) voting record already. X opposes everything progressive, period. The only case to be made for X is that X is better than a Republican-- in other words, the DCCC's very favorite strategy: vo... more »
Trey Gowdy Discusses Barr, Durham, Steele Dossier and Brennan -vs- Comey…
Trey Gowdy appears on Fox News to discuss the current ‘investigative’ status and reports of Brennan -vs- Comey on the use of the Steele Dossier within the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment or ICA. Gowdy is one of the few people, … Continue reading →
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Slumbering cats.
Is Russia's S-400 Anti-Missile System Really That Good?
An S-400 air defence missile system is deployed for a combat duty at the Hmeymim airbase to provide security of the Russian air group's flights in Syria. © Dmitriy Vinogradov / Sputnik *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *The U.S. Air Force Fears for Its F-15s and F-35s vs. Russia's S-400. But . . .* *Moscow isn't so confident. Here's why.* The United States and other nations worry that Russia’s sophisticated anti-aircraft missiles will deny the skies to Western aircraft. Too bad some Russians aren’t so confident. A Russian military expert warns that air defense missile systems, li... more »
I Am Not A Fan Of America’s 46th President
The American political landscape is complicated. The last I checked there was some other bloke in the White House calling the shots, and now all of a sudden everyone’s taking orders from John Bolton. To be perfectly honest, I don’t even remember the US having […]
X-Bolt: Why This Rifle Might Be the Best You Can Shoot
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: Browning] Or not? You make the call. *What you need to know. * The X-Bolt Max Long Range, as the name clearly suggests, is designed for long range shooting and is built appropriately for the task. *This first appeared in March 2019.* The rifle comes installed with a stainless steel fluted heavy sporter barrel, and features a threaded muzzle brake at the end to help reduce recoil. It also features a ⅝”-24 TPI suppressor thread, making it suppressor ready right out of the box. The end of the Composite Max stock features spaces that allow you ...more »
China Is Not Interested In Nuclear Disarmament
DF-5B ICBM *Washington Free Beacon*:* China’s Great Nuclear Wall* Essay: Beijing's opaque approach to arms control obscures the growing threat of its nuclear arsenal When it comes to nuclear arms control, China is great at playing hard to get. Beijing is the elusive beauty, a difficult but attractive target for those who seek nuclear disarmament. Powerful yet mysterious, shrouding its nuclear program in a haze of opacity, the Chinese government never actually gives its pursuers what they want. And China knows that only makes them more interested. Indeed, Beijing leads on its suito...more »
US House Oversight Chair Elijah Cummings Seeks Copies of Gag Orders on Trump White House Staff
US House Oversight Committee Chair US Congressman “Cummings Seeks Copies of Gag Orders on White House Staff May 14, 2019 … Continue reading →
'Water is Life' Political Prisoners Honored During International Human Rights Testimony
Leoyla Cowboy in Jamaica. Photo by Brenda Norrell International Human Rights Commission hears of NO DAPL Political Prisoners, with a Statement from Red Fawn, in Jamaica "The only gun that was brought into camp was by Heath Harmon, an FBI informant." -- Red Fawn By Brenda Norrell Censored News KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Honoring the political prisoners who rose up to protect the water in the
RIP: Tim Conway 1933 – 2019
Shine on you crazy diamond…. RIP Tim Conway – Story Here
Dozens arrested in Sri Lanka after Muslim man hacked to death in mob attacks
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Sri Lankan police arrest 23 people in connection with a spate of mob attacks on Muslim communities, following last month's Easter bombings that killed more than 250 people.
One-third of WA students sitting online NAPLAN tests hit by 'unfair' computer glitches
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The State Government reveals 40,000 West Australian secondary students — more than any other state — had difficulty connecting to online NAPLAN tests yesterday and gives schools permission to switch back to pen and paper.
200 bottles of wine and 10,000 blueberries: the reality of a superfood diet
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We all want food to heal us, but focusing on single foods and eating piles of them is not the answer, write Emma Beckett and Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
10-year-old Willow may be left without a wheelchair under new NDIS rules
Willow requires a paediatric wheelchair for multiple complex disabilities, but her mother worries she will not be able to afford a new chair for her child following eligibility changes to the NDIS.
Your record pre-poll votes could delay Antony Green calling the election
Millions of Australians seem to want this election over and done with, but the ABC's chief elections analyst says a record number of early votes could actually delay the final result being known.
Are you putting your kids at risk in the car? A study says you probably are
Safety experts say parents are not aware they are putting their children at increased risk of death or serious injury with their unsafe car seat choices and are calling for a review of road safety laws.
Wages growth fails to pick up, with construction workers seeing pay stagnate
Wage growth remains stuck around historically low levels, with workers receiving annual pay increases averaging 2.3 per cent.
Regional NSW a Coalition danger zone as country communities eye independents
Regional seats proved the toughest battleground for the Coalition at the NSW state election, and with just days to go until the federal poll the pressure remains.
Sigma Healthcare to face investor questions over claims it mishandled drugs
Pharmaceutical supplier Sigma Healthcare will face shareholder questions on Wednesday over claims that it failed to properly handle a range of popular over-the-counter and prescription drugs.
Jarryd Hayne faces fresh sexual assault charge
Former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne is facing an additional sexual assault charge over an alleged incident involving a 26-year-old woman on the night of last year's NRL grand final.
Downer criticises 'Trump-Keating style' of politics after former PM's attack on Dutton
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Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Paul Keating's "exaggerated and callous" attack on Peter Dutton reflects a Donald Trump-style of politics that Australians are not prepared to stomach.
Will native species be winners or losers after the election?
Many voters have environmental issues on their minds, so what do each of the parties plan to do about the loss of biodiversity through invasive species and land clearing?
Nick Kyrgios brings some magic on clay at the Rome Masters
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Brilliant drop shots, tweeners, underarm serves, showing his (clothed) backside to his opponent — Nick Kyrgios' win over Russia's Daniil Medvedev has it all.
WhatsApp security breach likely a government surveillance attack, company says
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Facebook's WhatsApp says a security breach of its messaging app was sophisticated and had all the hallmarks of a "private company working with governments on surveillance".
The strangest thing
Listening to an interview with New York Times reporter David Enrich on NPR the other night, I heard a story that boggles my mind. When Donald Trump declared bankruptcy on six different enterprises, US based banks stopped lending him money. … Continue reading →
Trump’s Defense of Tariffs Based on Dubious Claims
President Trump’s views on tariffs depart from conventional economics in at least three ways.
Texas Officer Shoots and Kills Woman After Stun-Gun struggle
Police Lt. Steve Dorris said that the officer shot at Pamela Turner after she hit him in the groin with the Taser.
NYPD Training Official: Garner Officer Used Banned Chokehold
The practice has been banned since the 1990s because of its potential for lethality.
Alabama Senate Heads Toward Vote on Abortion Ban Measure
Supporters said the bill is intentionally designed to conflict with the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
American B-52s Fly First Mission Over Persian Gulf to ‘Send Message’ to Iran
American B-52s Fly First Mission Over Persian Gulf to ‘Send Message’ to Iran by https://www.rt.com/ B-52 bombers have commenced air operations from the US base in Qatar, as Washington continues to amass its forces in the Persian Gulf. The White House says it is to deter an alleged Iranian “attack on US interests.” – US …
Palestine FM: ‘Deal of Century’ is ‘Deal of Surrender for Palestinians’
Palestine FM: ‘Deal of Century’ is ‘Deal of Surrender for Palestinians’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Malki called the US’ proposed peace plan a deal to force Palestinian to surrender yesterday. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting to discuss illegal Israeli settlement construction, Al-Malki dismissed the US peace effort, stressing that all indications …
ISIS is CIA False Flag Operation, Pretext for War Inside Syria & Iraq
RT Published on Sep 24, 2014 US military has confirmed that the US-led coalition have launched five airstrikes on the Islamic State militants. Geopolitical expert William Engdahl joins RT to discuss this issue. end
Activists Block Saudi Ship from Loading Arms, Lash Out at EU
RT Published on May 14, 2019 A Saudi Arabian ship sent to pick up weapons in Europe has been hounded by protests along its journey. In France, activists succeeded in preventing it from collecting its cargo claiming the arms could be used against civilians in Yemen. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9ubk end
Welcoming Mr. Pompeo: Russia Wants to ‘Fully Restore’ Ties with US – Putin
RT Published on May 14, 2019 Russian President Vladimir Putin told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that he had the impression President Donald Trump wanted to restore relations between the US and Russia after the Mueller inquiry exonerated him. “As you know, just a few days ago, I had the pleasure of talking with …
West Bank Could ‘Ignite’ When Trump’s ‘Deal of Century’ Published – Ex-IDF Chief
West Bank Could ‘Ignite’ When Trump’s ‘Deal of Century’ Published – Ex-IDF Chief by https://sputniknews.com/ As the expected announcement of US President Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” approaches, media outlets have intensified publications of alleged “leaks” of the deal’s provisions. At the same time, US officials working on the accord have called for such …
Trump Is Being Set-Up for War with Iran
Trump Is Being Set-Up for War with Iran by https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ Trump destroyed his chance at being a successful president by the stupid appointments he has made. At the moment he is being set up by his national security advisor John Bolton and Israel for a war with Iran. – Using the same format of lies that …
UN Envoy Says ‘Last Chance’ to Prevent All-Out War in Gaza
UN Envoy Says ‘Last Chance’ to Prevent All-Out War in Gaza by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Despite ceasefire, Nickolay Mladenov warns risk of another Israel-Hamas war ‘remains imminent’; Qatari envoy arrives to distribute cash to help cement latest truce. – The UN envoy to the Mideast warned Monday that it was the “last chance” to prevent an all-out …
The CNN Search Engine? Google Favors Stories from Liberal News Sites, Study Finds
The CNN Search Engine? Google Favors Stories from Liberal News Sites, Study Finds by https://www.rt.com/ When it comes to political bias online, left-leaning Facebook and Twitter have been the most common punching bags, but a new study confirms that Google’s search algorithms are also skewed in favor of liberal viewpoints. – Researchers from Northwestern University …
Bilderberg Reporter Exposes Colleagues
Jason Bermas Streamed live on May 13, 2019 Charlie Skelton has been at the forefront of mainstream reporting on Bilderberg for almost a decade, hear what he had to say about the 2017 event. end
University of Toronto Psychiatry Professor Suspended by Twitter for Saying Transgenderism is a ‘Mental Disorder’
University of Toronto Psychiatry Professor Suspended BY Twitter for Saying Transgenderism is a ‘Mental Disorder’ by Chris Menahan | Information Liberation , via www.infowars.com University of Toronto Professor of Psychiatry Ray Blanchard, PhD, was temporarily suspended from Twitter on Sunday after sharing his professional position on transgenderism after a lifetime of research in the field. – …
State Dept. Warning Memo -Outlining Sketchy Steele Info- Was Delivered to Peter Strzok a Week Prior to FISA Submission…
The exit door begins to close. According to the latest leak provided to John Solomon the State Department information -deconstructing Chris Steele- was presented to FBI Agent Peter Strzok a week before they used Steele’s sketchy dossier to prop up … Continue reading →
Greg Ablavsky on the Origins of Dual Federalism
The purpose of this post is to call attention to an excellent new article in the Yale Law Journal by Gregory Ablavsky. It's called *Empire States: The Coming of Dual Federalism*. The citation is 128 YLJ 1792, or you can just find it here: https://www.yalelawjournal.org/article/empire-states Without attempting to explain everything that makes this article worth reading, I'll offer this: Ablavsky argues that the conventional view of the Founding as a moment when the Founders "split the atom of sovereignty" gets a major piece of the story backwards. In practice, the major change in ...more »
Weapon Jam Forces Ohio Air National Guard F-16 To Make An Emergency Landing
Gassed up with a biofuel, a U.S. Air Force F-16 Falcon from the 180th Fighter Wing ANG goes through prefight checks before taxing down the runway for take off on February 12, 2012 in Toledo, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force Photo by: MSgt Jeremy Lock) *Task & Purpose/Toledo Blade*:* Ohio Air National Guard F-16 makes emergency landing following weapon jam during training exercise * An F-16 fighter jet with the 180th Fighter Wing performed an emergency landing Tuesday morning at Toledo Express Airport after an onboard weapon jammed during training. Staff Sgt. Shane Hughes, spokesman for the O... more »
May 14:It doesn't get better.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/un-global-warming-climate-change-1.5132888 _______________________________________________________________ There is lots of news on a resurgence of anti-abortion movements in the U.S. Anti-abortion....these are the same people who cheer their hero military for starving children children to death in Yemen, and murdered children by the millions all over the world. And why limit the word of the Lord to children? The American military are dripping with medals for murdering over twenty million humans just since 1950. Beware of virtuous hypocrites - and moro... more »
Is Russia Trying to Take Over Belarus?
*David Axe* *Security, * Russia is escalating up its efforts to essentially annex Belarus while also strengthening its grip on eastern Ukraine by offering Russian citizenship to many Ukrainians. Russia is escalating up its efforts to essentially annex Belarus while also strengthening its grip on eastern Ukraine by offering Russian citizenship to many Ukrainians. The twin efforts represent a continuation of Moscow’s steady expansion along its western frontier. Russia in 2008 invaded neighboring Georgia, ultimately annexing large portions of the country. Six years later Russia in... more »
Iran's Worst Fear: America Gives Israel F-22s and B-52 Bombers
*Robert Farley* *Security, Middle East* [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly Walker)] But is it a good idea? *Israel hasn’t operated a strategic bomber since it retired a few B-17 Flying Fortresses in the 1950s. Nevertheless, the perceived need for an option that could penetrate Iranian air defenses and deliver heavy payloads might make the IDF reconsider its commitment to fighter-bombers. Whether the United States would ever consider exporting the bomber (which will likely fall under a variety of legal restriction associated with nuclear-delivery systems) is ... more »
Chinese investments in foreign ports
-Chinese investment in foreign ports 1-12-17 *Investments* into a vast network of harbors across the globe have made Chinese port operators the world leaders. Its shipping companies carry more cargo than those of any other nation — five of the top 10 container ports in the world are in mainland China with another in Hong Kong. Its coastguard has the globe’s largest maritime law enforcement fleet, its navy is the world’s fastest growing among major powers and its fishing armada numbers some 200,000 seagoing vessels…. Nearly two-thirds of the world’s top 50 had some degree of Ch... more »
More Details Emerge On What U.S. Military Options Are Being Considered Against Iran
*Newsweek*:* Trump Administration Prepares Multiple Military Options for Iran, Including Airstrikes and Setting Up Ground Invasion* When President Trump’s top national security advisers met for a classified meeting at the Pentagon last Thursday, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan laid out several U.S. military options for Iran, separated into two distinct categories: retaliatory and offensive. The revised Iran options ordered by John Bolton, President Trump’s national security adviser, have different degrees and redlines for escalation, ranging from airstrikes to targeted i... more »
Taylor Farms posts another recall for salad products with undeclared allergens
A Texas subsidiary of California’s Taylor Farms is recalling more than a half ton of H.E.B. brand salads because they do not comply with federal law requiring that seafood, a known allergen, be declared on food labels. The specific seafood involved is anchovies, which are an ingredient in the company’s chicken Caesar salad, according to... Continue Reading
Did Joel Osteen Implement ‘Prayer Request Accounts’ for Parishioners?
"God wants us to prosper financially, to have plenty of money, to fulfill the destiny He has laid out for us."
Trump Faces Backlash Over Plan to Dip into Pell Reserves
Advocates say a Trump administration plan to use federal Pell Grant money to fund space exploration would jeopardize aid for future college students.
Victory! EFF Wins National Security Letter Transparency Lawsuit
By Andrew Crocker and Aaron Mackey A federal district court in San Francisco has ruled strongly in favor of our Freedom of Information Act lawsuit... more »
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : King Haras Episode 10 "The palace owner’s tale"
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. Tonight we will start the third tale in a tale for this year’s first tale, the tale of King Haras. To refresh your memory and to know where we stopped, I recommend you go back and hear last night’s episode. Now without further ado, you can hear to the tenth episode or episode no.188 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. *The king and his vizier return back to **the Palace owner** once again ... more »
Bill Nye, Bad Science Guy
Originally posted on Science Matters: Bill Nye has a history of pushing bad science, including but not limited to climate change/global warming. Alex Berezow explains at American Council on Science and Health Bill Nye Is A Terrible Spokesman For Science. Excerpts in italics with my bolds When I was a kid, Bill Nye the Science…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 133 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 14, 2019
*Martin Chulov, The Guardian: **Iran-US tensions are reaching new heights – and neither is likely to blink* Long-term standoff threatens to turn into crisis after alleged sabotage of two Saudi tankers A festering four-year war, crippling sanctions, threats to maritime oil trade and a US naval battlegroup steaming for the Persian Gulf. Such developments were troubling enough, before two Saudi tankers were reportedly sabotaged off the UAE coast on Sunday – a development set to ratchet tensions between Tehran and Washington to new and combustible highs. With Riyadh claiming signific... more »
Actor Martin Clunes dropped as animal welfare charity patron for riding elephant
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The Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly star is dropped as a patron of animal welfare charity Born Free after he is filmed awkwardly clambering on top of an elephant in Nepal while shooting a documentary.
Fact Check: Have childcare costs gone up 28 per cent under the Coalition?
RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at Labor's claim on rising childcare costs under the Coalition, and finds it to be in the ballpark.
NAPLAN test computer glitches prompt Victoria to return to pen and paper
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Students sitting NAPLAN tests across the country are affected by computer glitches and broadband problems, prompting Victoria's education minister to instruct schools to consider scrapping online testing and return to paper assessments.
NASA's Artemis project aims to land first woman on the Moon
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Fifty years since a man first walked on the Moon, NASA's chief says he is keen to see young girls like his daughter dream of doing the same — and a proposed $US1.6 billion budget boost is a "good start" towards making it happen.
Transport Minister refuses to rule out privatising Adelaide trains and trams
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Stephan Knoll says he does not want to play the "rule in, rule out" game as he aims to make the state's public transport system more customer-focused to improve patronage.
Ivan Milat transferred from supermax prison to Sydney hospital after 'extreme weight loss'
Convicted serial killer Ivan Milat is escorted from Australia's toughest jail, restrained and under guard, to the Prince of Wales hospital after reportedly recently losing 20 kilograms.
Australian man killed in mid-air seaplane collision in Alaska
An Australian man is among four dead after two sightseeing planes collided in mid-air off the coast of Alaska. The passengers were guests from a cruise ship touring the area.
Discharge, Reparations Part of Student Loan Debt Discussion
Cancellation and reparations, two topics that have not been at the forefront of discussion about the twin student loan debt and default crises, surfaced during an event Tuesday presented by the Bipartisan Policy Council, the Consumer Bankers Association and The Aspen Institute Financial Security Program.
Federal Attorney Experienced in Investigating Law Enforcement Misdeeds Tapped to Investigate Origins of Russia-Trump Investigations
[image: federal-attorney-experienced-in-investigating-law-enforcement-misdeeds-tapped-to-investigate-origins-of-russia-trump-investigations] Those hoping for justice in the misuse of federal law enforcement agencies against President Trump — and indeed, the American people — have reason to believe that perhaps some who perpetrated the two-year assault upon Trump will now face consequences.
Nigel Farage Reemerges as a Trump-like Force in British Politics
[image: nigel-farage-reemerges-as-a-trump-like-force-in-british-politics] As elections for the European Parliament come closer in Great Britain, Nigel Farage, with his new Brexit Party is set to make a large statement not only about Brexit, but about British politics in general.
Today Is Another Election Day In Los Angeles
I can only imagine how low the turnout has been so far. It's the runoff between progressive former teacher Jackie Goldberg and the slick downtown establishment candidate, Heather Repenning. The primary was an overwhelming success for Goldberg who bested 9 other candidates with 48.45%, almost enough to avoid a run-off. The big-money candidate, Repenning, had 13.17%. It should be an easy win for Jackie Goldberg but... is anyone voting today? A charter school-backed superPAC spent $750,000 on advertising for Repenning. People were so annoyed that the unbearable barrage of ads did mor... more »
Congress woman Tlaib is just wrong
Rashida Tlaib, the Michigan Congress woman of "Palestinian" ancestry, was definitely NOT taken out of context in her hurtful, hateful comments on Yahoo News about the holocaust, Israel and Jews. Democrats who are defending her are on their way to apologizing for the Nazis, the National Socialist party of Germany, just as over the years they accepted and apologized for former KKK members into their ranks. The Jews are the modern indigenous people of Israel, not the Arabs who call themselves Palestinians. The Jews are the original Palestinians--they have 3,000 years of history on t... more »
MMR VACCINES ARE DEADLY, MEASLES ARE NOT & THE US GOVT IS THE BIGGEST INVESTOR
As the constant debate over measles play out in the mainstream media, the corporate media has led the citizens of the USA into thinking that measles is deadly. Whereas the truth is that it is... The post MMR VACCINES ARE DEADLY, MEASLES ARE NOT & THE US GOVT IS THE BIGGEST INVESTOR appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Bayer Pharmaceuticals Taken Behind The Woodshed To The Tune Of $2Billion In Punitive Damages
By Catherine J. Frompovich May 13, 2019 was not a very lucky day for Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the company that purchased Monsanto while also inheriting a... more »
World News Briefs -- May 14, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*AP:* *Global worries flare over whether US sliding toward Iran war* WASHINGTON (AP) — International worries that the Trump administration is sliding toward war with Iran flared into the open Tuesday amid skepticism about its claims that the Islamic Republic poses a growing threat to the U.S. and its allies in the Persian Gulf and beyond . The U.S. military rebutted doubts expressed by a British general about such a threat. President Donald Trump denied a report that the administration has updated plans to send more than 100,000 troops to counter Iran if necessary. But Trump then ... more »
NY Times Article Blames Russia for 5G Opposition in U.S. Without Mentioning The Outlet’s Joint Venture with Verizon to Build a 5G Journalism Lab
By B.N. Frank Brave or crazy? The New York Times is willing to defend the safety of 5G even when the telecom industry is not.... more »
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Washington’s New Cold War to Control the Arctic
*21WIRE* | If total dominion is the prime directive of US grand strategy, then they should be rightly worried about Russia and China.
New Jersey medical cannabis rules to allow separate business permits
New Jersey regulators issued medical marijuana rules aimed at increasing MMJ entrepreneurial opportunities, product supply and access in a market that has more than doubled in patients since Gov. Phil Murphy took office in January 2018. The rule changes, which are the result of an executive order from Murphy, include: Creating separate permits for cultivators, […] New Jersey medical cannabis rules to allow separate business permits is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Marijuana firm Tilray revenue up nearly 200% in Q1; net loss grows on spending
Tilray, a British Columbia, Canada-based cannabis cultivator and distributor, reported revenue of $23 million for the first quarter of 2019, up 195% from the same period last year. The company’s net loss, however, widened nearly sixfold on higher spending. Tilray, which reports its earnings in U.S. dollars, said in a news release the sales gain […] Marijuana firm Tilray revenue up nearly 200% in Q1; net loss grows on spending is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ohio dispensaries kick off sales of edible medical cannabis products
Ohio medical marijuana retail shops began selling cannabis-infused gummy products last week, but supply has been limited and at least one dispensary sold out within days of receiving its shipment. Only two marijuana product manufacturers currently operate in the Buckeye State, which means MMJ edibles are not yet widely available, The (Cincinnati) Enquirer reported. The […] Ohio dispensaries kick off sales of edible medical cannabis products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Arkansas medical marijuana sales top $93,000 in first three days
The first two medical cannabis dispensaries in Arkansas sold more than $93,000 in product in the program’s first three days. The state’s long-awaited medical marijuana program kicked off last weekend, and state officials said they expect to approve more dispensaries over the next week, The Sentinel-Record reported. To read more about Arkansas’ first three days of sales, click here. Arkansas medical marijuana sales top $93,000 in first three days is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Junior folds like one of his father’s cheap suits
From THE HILL: Donald Trump Jr. has struck a last-minute deal to comply with a subpoena from the Senate Intelligence Committee. The two sides have been at odds over the length and scope of the interview, raising questions about whether Trump … Continue reading →
WhatsApp: Malicious Spyware Has All The Markings Of “Government Sponsored Surveillance”
By Mac Slavo WhatsApp has asked users to update their systems after a malicious attack. The cyber attack is complete with all the hallmarks of... more »
Investigating the Investigators – AG Barr Working with CIA and ODNI…
Against the backdrop of media reports surrounding U.S. Attorney John Durham, and an investigation into potentially corrupt 2016 investigators, perhaps it’s worthwhile to pause, evaluate, reset the outlook and review the backstories. There’s room for cautious optimism, but there’s also … Continue reading →
Proposed New Bill Would Double Federal Funding for Foster Care – More Opportunities for Child Sex Trafficking?
Attorney Michael Dolce, who represents children in foster care, has referred to U.S. foster care as a system set up to sex traffic American Children at the taxpayer's expense. A new proposed bill would double the funding for the U.S. foster care system. Richard Wexler, writing for Youth Today, states: "The bill would more than double the amount of money the federal government forks over to states for foster care reimbursement each year. Even worse, this bill would remove the only small brake from what is less a runaway train than a lumbering foster care steamroller that crushes bet...more »
The Navy 'Sunk' Billions Into Stealth Destroyers (They Have No Purpose)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Despite the well-known difficulties of developing next-generation military systems, the Zumwalt had been sold to Congress based on unrealistic minimum-cost estimates. Eventually, program costs exceeded the budget by 50 percent, triggering an automatic cancelation according to the Nunn—McCurdy Act. *This surface warfare role may best leverage the Zumwalt’s stealth capabilities, allowing it to range ahead of the fleet and penetrate “anti-access” zones threatened by long-range anti-ship missiles. It could creep closer to enemy warships before launchi... more »
Trump Should Uphold Arms Control, Not Destroy It
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] A recent Russian flight over sensitive U.S. strategic sites demonstrates that Eisenhower’s legacy for arms control lives on. Such mechanisms are needed now more than ever. The Trump administration has taken up the cause of arms control destruction with evident gusto. The Nuclear Deal with Iran (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA) was terminated in 2018, dividing the United States from its allies and putting the whole Middle East on edge—where it remains to this day. It apparently did not occur to the administra... more »
Take This 1 Weapon Away from the U.S. Military and Its in Big Trouble
*Robert Farley* *Security, * As much as anything, the Tomahawk missile is the symbol of America’s post–Cold War military ascendancy. As much as anything, the Tomahawk missile is the symbol of America’s post–Cold War military ascendancy. Destroying things cheaply, risk-free has been a hallmark of U.S. military policy since the 1990s, largely because of the TLAM. In its absence, the United States might have found itself less eager to intervene in conflicts around the world. *(This first appeared last year.)* For the past three decades, America’s signature weapon of war has been t... more »
Designating the Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Organization Harms America
*Vish Sakthivel* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] This disastrous proposal, if carried out, would backfire for several reasons. The Trump administration is evaluating designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), reviving a 2017 proposal squashed after rightly receiving significant institutional pushback. The designation is back on the table, but little has changed since 2017. It remains a disastrous proposal that if carried out, will backfire for several reasons. *The Muslim Brotherhood isn’t one thing*. When we talk about the Muslim Bro... more »
"Prepare for Trench Warfare"
*"Prepare for Trench Warfare"* by Brian Maher "What if China isn’t half so desperate for a deal as the president believes? Are we in for an extended siege of economic trench warfare? Today we explore possibilities… and their implications. We first direct our gaze to Wall Street. Investors came crouching from their shelters this morning… as if expecting an aftershock to the quake that drove them underground yesterday. With Monday’s 617-point battering — piling atop last week’s losses — three months of stock market gains have vanished into the ether. The S&P 500 endured its 15th-lar... more »
Jiu-Jitsu Professor Killed Today in Unannounced Police Operation in Rio
By Henry Montalto RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Eyewitnesses reported an unannounced police operation in Complexo do Alemão in the North Zone of Rio in the early afternoon. Jean Dava, a Jiu-Jitsu professor, and social projects voluntary was accidentally shot and killed by police as these witnesses report. Residents say police entered the Community shooting […] The post Jiu-Jitsu Professor Killed Today in Unannounced Police Operation in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Courts to Government Officials: Stop Censoring on Social Media.
By Camille Fischer The Internet, and social media in particular, is uniquely designed to promote free expression, so much so that the Supreme Court has... more »
A Bird Strike On An F-35B Fighter Caused $2 Million In Damages
Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 based in Iwakuni, Japan, fly in formation next to an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker over Pacific waters. (Senior Airman John Linzmeier/Air Force) *Business Insider:* *A bird beat up a Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter, causing at least $2 million in damages* * A Marine Corps F-35B suffered serious damages after a bird strike in Japan, according to Marine Corps Times. * The initial assessment indicated that this was a Class A mishap, meaning it involved at least $2 million in damages. * Birds have claimed the li... more »
Trade Wars and Other Black Swan Threats to Your Investments
By Stefan Gleason An unexpected news event caused the stock market to plunge over the past week, with the Dow Jones Industrials losing several hundred... more »
Iran's Supreme Leader Says There Will Be No War Against U.S.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves his hand, as he delivers a speech on the first day of Persian New Year, also known as Nowruz in Mashhad, northeast of Tehran, Iran March 21, 2019. Khamenei.ir/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Iran's Supreme Leader says there will be no war with U.S.* LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday Tehran does not seek war with the United States despite mounting tensions between the two arch-enemies over Iranian nuclear capabilities and its missile program. In comments to senior officials carried by state... more »
Anti- ISIS Coalition Commander Says There Is No Increased Threat From Iran-Backed Forces
Members of the international force fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, some of whose soldiers are pictured with French Defence Minister Florence Parly in February 2019, sees no increased threat from Iran (AFP Photo/Daphné BENOIT) *The Guardian:* *No Iran threat in Syria or Iraq, top British officer says, contradicting US* Deputy commander of anti-Isis coalition rebuts White House justification for sending troops The top British general in the US-led coalition against Isis has said there is no increased threat from Iranian-backed forces in Iraq or Syria, directly c... more »
Are China And The U.S. Engaged In A 'Cold War Lite'?
*Minxin Pei and Brad Carson, War On The Rocks: **Jaw-Jaw: Minxin Pei Predicts a Cold War Lite Between the U.S. and China* The United States and China are headed for a “cold war lite,” says Minxin Pei. What does this exactly mean? And what threat does China present to the U.S. that would necessitate such a confrontational posture? Can China transition to a less export-driven economy or will its growth inevitably slow? What are the root causes of corruption in China? Is Xi’s anti-corruption campaign successful? These and other questions are explored in this week’s episode of Jaw-Jaw.... more »
Authorities in Northern Iraq Investigate Beating, Robbery of Assyrian Women
Assyrian International News Agency - 5 hours ago
Nineveh police launched an investigation into a reported robbery on Tuesday in the northern Iraqi town of Bartella that ended with the severe beating of two elderly Christian women and robbery of a mother and daughter (AINA 2019-05-14).
Pain, beloved, is necessary for one and only one purpose.
chart of the Presence 1) * It* is very important that we consider the true mystery of Good Friday, that we understand the meaning of this public demonstration of the Son of God. It must have been very, very important for Jesus to pass through these experiences publicly--not alone that he would bear the sins of the world or save our souls by carrying that burden, but the greater and more important lesson is the revelation of the personal Christ. When Jesus cried with a loud voice and gave up the ghost it is written, "the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bo... more »
Can Congress Investigate Whether the President Has Complied with the Law?
Attention, first-year ConLaw students who haven't yet taken your final exams!: You might want to consider how you'd answer that question. No, really. You're no doubt wondering: Is that a trick question? Well, until today it would have been. But now . . . * * * * The House Committee on Oversight and Reform recently asked Mazars USA LLP, one of Donald Trump's accountants, to provide documents and information relating to the firm’s preparation, review, and auditing of financial statements for Trump and his business entities. Mazars told the Committee that it couldn't voluntarily... more »
This Talk Between Aaron & Gabor Maté is the Best Political Video I’ve Ever Seen
The Grayzone’s Aaron Maté has done an interview with his father titled “America in denial: Gabor Maté on the psychology of Russiagate”, and it is the single best and most insightful political video I’ve ever seen. In 27 minutes it essentially describes the fundamental problems of our times, not just with Russiagate but with world politics as a whole, from the overarching behaviors of globe-dominating forces all the way down to the ways our own inner reluctance to… The post This Talk Between Aaron & Gabor Maté is the Best Political Video I’ve Ever Seen appeared first on The Ghion J... more »
The flu kills 25 people in Queensland
Twenty-five people die from the flu in Queensland — more than half the total number of flu deaths in the state last year — prompting authorities to plead with people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Mohamed Noor to seek acquittal over Justine Damond Ruszczyk killing
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Court documents show the former US policeman convicted of killing Australian woman Justine Damond Ruszczyk plans to argue there was insufficient evidence to convict him of murder and manslaughter charges.
Wall St rebounds as Trump downplays US-China trade war as 'little squabble'
Australian shares are expected to claw back some of yesterday's sharp losses following a rebound on Wall Street, as Donald Trump tries to downplay the US-China trade dispute as a minor disagreement.
Humans are still evolving — but are we facing an evolutionary timebomb of our own creation?
Humans are still evolving, and advances in medicine and technology are helping us live longer than ever. But have we inadvertently created an evolutionary timebomb?
If these things happen on election night, start watching the WA results very closely
WA is seen as being in play for the first time in a long time in this election, but for the state to determine the result, Labor will have to have a shocker of a night and the Coalition will have to defy expectations, writes Nicolas Perpitch.
Five long seconds of silence: What happened when we asked the new US ambassador about Trump
It was a question Arthur B Culvahouse Jr must have heard a dozen times since he arrived in Australia recently. But when he was asked again on live TV, the silence stretched on.
How did Kate Miller-Heidke go at the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final?
The action has well and truly kicked off in Tel Aviv, with all the glitz and glamour we associate with Eurovision out in full force, but did Kate Miller-Heidke make it through the first stage?* SPOILER WARNING*
Australia to import grain for the first time since 2007
Australia approves a permit to import Canadian wheat following drought-ravaged winter harvest.
Trolls target pregnant MP on the campaign trail
Despite being targeted by a small cohort of offensive online trolls who claim pregnant politicians cannot do a good job, federal MP Amanda Rishworth says the community has been mostly supportive.
Murderous, bullying peacocks top of pecking order in bizarre backyard blues
One of the bird kingdom's most glorious-looking creatures goes rogue in Darwin's suburbs, killing chickens, beating up and pecking the eyes of native birds.
Class action could be considered if Darwin apartment faults proven, say Master Builders
Structural engineers have now been hired to deal with potential problems in nine Darwin buildings, and an inquiry has been formed to investigate the engineer deemed responsible — but what protection will be left for homeowners?
As beachside bungalows disappear on the Gold Coast, architects call for heritage protection
A caravan-shaped cottage on the Gold Coast has become an icon for a bygone era in beachside architecture as developers buy up and bowl over original bungalows.
Live: NSW Now: Milat taken to Sydney hospital under heavy guard after 'extreme weight loss'
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* Meanwhile human remains found in a dam in the Blue Mountains are confirmed as those of a missing Newcastle woman who disappeared eight months earlier.
Small town pool player's mission to swim with the sharks
Aaron Batchelor is determined to forge a career in the sport of pool and after losing full use of his left arm he wants to inspire others with a disability to play the game.
LNP candidate hoping to make Queensland history in 2019 federal election
She's a former Rotary scholarship holder, business leader and author, and if elected on Saturday, Angie Bell will be the first lesbian to represent a major party in the House of Representatives.
What if something goes wrong on the way to the polling booth? Your voting questions answered
For most, the voting process is simple. But what happens when you cannot vote? Or you turn 18 after the election's called? We answer your questions.
The Government claims it wants public housing across Canberra — the numbers suggest different
ACT Government data reveals how public housing has shifted in the last three decades — mostly to the outer suburbs of the national capital.
One Nation's likely kingmaker in Australia's ninth most marginal seat Flynn
One Nation's candidate in the marginal seat of Flynn has expressed an openness to renewable energy in the future, but backs the status quo — much like her competitors.
Hospital patients to be put in waiting rooms and corridors with hand bell
Royal Hobart Hospital patients will be left to wait in chairs or on a trolley in meeting rooms and corridors and given hand bells to call nurses in an effort to address overcrowding.
Turtle hatchlings found to fall prey if they emerge from nests near jetties
New research has found baby turtles making their first swim out to sea are more likely to become fish food if the nest they emerged from is too near a jetty.
'I can speak about this': Podcast inspires women to come forward about sexual abuse
Three women, inspired by the revelations in The Teacher's Pet podcast, have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse by teachers at a NSW high school.
First regenerative agriculture curriculum launched in Australia
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A Tamworth teacher has developed the first Australian curriculum exploring regenerative agriculture.
Tomatoes using sunlight and seawater: Futuristic agribusiness Sundrop Farms' sells
A world-leading agriculture business that uses sunlight and seawater to grow tomatoes has been sold but the final price is a closely-guarded secret.
What it takes to harvest the world's most expensive spice
The challenges and delights of growing the world's most expensive spice, saffron, in eastern Victoria.
'Decouple' drought assistance Farm Household Allowance from social security, review says
A fortnightly welfare payment for farmers, considered to be the cornerstone of drought assistance, should be removed from social security legislation, an independent review recommends.
'Largest performing arts centre in Australia' : New $150m theatre plan unveiled for Brisbane
The heart of Brisbane's cultural precinct is set to change forever with the construction of a new $150 million theatre at South Bank, which will be able to house up to 1,500 guests when it is completed in 2022.
EVEN A FURIOUS RANT FROM ELIZABETH WARREN HAS SUBSTANCE
Elizabeth Warren angrily rejected a Fox News offer of TV time today: Elizabeth Warren turned down a Fox News invitation Tuesday for a televised town hall and denounced the cable network as a “hate-for-profit racket that gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracists.” Some people have argued that it's payback for all the Pocahontas talk on Fox. Others say it's a shrewd play for base votes: I think Warren gets—and Bernie mostly doesn't—how to appeal to Democrats' partisan cues. I don't know about the utility of appearing on a Fox News town hall, but Democratic primary voters (at leas... more »
Coach Pleads to College Admissions Scam, Could Hurt Loughlin
Laura Janke, 36, has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors and could be called to testify against others, including "Full House" star Loughlin who has pleaded not guilty.
Canceled Interviews Led to Trump Jr. Subpoena
The Senate intelligence committee subpoenaed Donald Trump Jr. after he backed out of two scheduled interviews as part of the panel’s Russia investigation.
BIG NEWS: NEW BILLBOARD ON THE NJ TURNPIKE HONORING NICHOLAS CATONE
The post BIG NEWS: NEW BILLBOARD ON THE NJ TURNPIKE HONORING NICHOLAS CATONE appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Who is most vulnerable in a trade war?
In a recent Bloomberg piece, Tyler Cowen argues that “China is probably in the more vulnerable position” in the current trade war with the US. While the overall argument is plausible, there are a few questionable points that are worth discussing: To see why the full picture is more complicated, let’s say the U.S. slaps […] The post Who is most vulnerable in a trade war? appeared first on Econlib.
NBC: Colorado mom gets total hysterectomy to treat cancer that she never had
Taylor Castillo, was trying to have more kids and needed help in the summer of 2018 but instead of help she was told she had cancer. And so, for eight weeks she “prepared herself, her husband, and her young daughter for the very real possibility that she might die”1 only to find out that the […] The post NBC: Colorado mom gets total hysterectomy to treat cancer that she never had appeared first on Health Nut News.
Bayer appears to have made a hit list
According to the French paper, Le Monde, “Monsanto in 2016 kept secret scores on more than 200 politicians, journalists and agricultural leaders.”1 And on Friday, a Paris prosecutor opened a preliminary inquiry into the file (whose existence was first reported by Le Monde and the TV channel France2). RELATED STORY: Analysis: EPA ignored scientific research […] The post Bayer appears to have made a hit list appeared first on Health Nut News.
Sanders, AOC Want Post Office to Be “Public Option” Bank
[image: sanders-aoc-want-post-office-to-be-public-option-bank] Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have proposed a bill that, in addition to capping credit card interest rates, would have the U.S. Postal Service offer banking services.
China Calls For "People's War" Against The U.S.
Trump and Xi meeting business leaders in Beijing. Reuters *Business Insider: **Beijing calls for a 'people's war' against the US as Trump threatens tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese goods in all-out trade battle* * The US-China trade war has dramatically escalated over the past few days, with both sides announcing tariff increases on billions of dollars' worth of each other's goods. * Chinese state media — which functions as a Communist Party mouthpiece — issued a series of rabble-rousing statements on Monday accusing the US of "greed and arrogance" and calling for a "peo... more »
Proposed New Bill Would Double Federal Funding for Foster Care – More Opportunities for Child Sex Trafficking?
Attorney Michael Dolce, who represents children in foster care, has referred to U.S. foster care as a system set up to sex traffic American Children at the taxpayer's expense. A new proposed bill would double the funding for the U.S. foster care system. Richard Wexler, writing for Youth Today, states: "The bill would more than double the amount of money the federal government forks over to states for foster care reimbursement each year. Even worse, this bill would remove the only small brake from what is less a runaway train than a lumbering foster care steamroller that crushes bet...more »
In Colombia, General Motors Workers Fight Surge In Firings Over Workplace Injuries
Former General Motors employees in Colombia have protested at US Embassy for several years over practice of firing workers for injuries. The post In Colombia, General Motors Workers Fight Surge In Firings Over Workplace Injuries appeared first on Shadowproof.
Two Words You Might Not Know Were Acronyms
I am on the road but trying to stay in the blogging habit so this is a bit of a throwaway. But anyway... You probably know words like SCUBA, SNAFU, laser, lidar, and sonar are all acronyms. But here are two you might not know about: The first word is "posh," which generally means a […]
The Campaign for the Exoneration of Lyndon LaRouche
"There is no one in the history of the United States to my knowledge, for whom there is a greater discrepancy between the image crafted by the neo-liberal establishment and the so-called mainstream media, through decades of slanders and covert operations of all kinds, and the actual reality of the person himself, than Lyndon LaRouche. And that is saying a lot in the wake of the more than two-year witch hunt against President Trump. The reason why the complete exoneration of Lyndon LaRouche is synonymous with the fate of the United States, lies both in the threat which his opponent... more »
BACKGROUND: The LaRouche Case, the Fraudulent Prosecution of Lyndon LaRouche
*This article is part of LaRouchePAC's pamphlet, 'Restoring the Soul of America: The Exoneration of Lyndon LaRouche.'* ------------------------------ *by Barbara Boyd* As the accompanying letter by former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark summarizes, Lyndon LaRouche was the victim of a politically motivated, gross miscarriage of justice that involved: - the abuse of counter-intelligence procedures to initiate a politically motivated counter-intelligence investigation of a Presidential candidate, including collaboration between U.S. and British intelligence organizations...more »
For the Exoneration of the Most Beautiful Soul in American History
Helga Zepp LaRouche *This article is the introduction to LaRouchePAC's pamphlet, 'Restoring the Soul of America: The Exoneration of Lyndon LaRouche.'* ------------------------------ *by Helga Zepp-LaRouche* There is no one in the history of the United States to my knowledge, for whom there is a greater discrepancy between the image crafted by the neo-liberal establishment and the so-called mainstream media, through decades of slanders and covert operations of all kinds, and the actual reality of the person himself, than Lyndon LaRouche. And that is saying a lot in the wake of the ... more »
Senator Lizzy Tells Fox Where They Can Stick Their Town Hall
Senator Lizzy Warren (D-MA.) The floundering leaderless Democrats are still milling about like ants whose hill was stomped on by voters in 2016, and Senator Lizzy Warren has angrily posited that she will not lower herself, nor allow the largest cable news audience in the country a chance to swoon, together, at her professorsplaining her views and making it so easy for all of us to understand. She tweeted: “I love town halls. I’ve done more than 70 since January, and I’m glad to have a television audience be a part of them. Fox News has invited me to do a town hall, but I’m turning ... more »
"Nothing can raise a country's productivity except technology, and technology is the final product of a complex of sciences (including philosophy) each of them kept alive and moving by the achievements of a few independent minds." #QotD
*"Nothing can raise a country's productivity except technology, and technology is the final product of a complex of sciences [including philosophy] each of them kept alive and moving by the achievements of a few independent minds."* ~ Ayn Rand on economic growth. [Hat tip https://twitter.com/AynRandInst] Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Stan Friedman has Died
Noted UFO researcher Stan Friedman died last night, May 13, 2019. Stan will be remembered for this advocacy of the extraterrestrial hypothesis, believing that some of the alien visitors were from the Zeta I, Zeta II Reticuli star system some 37 lights years from Earth. He had met with Betty Hill, and had partnered with Hill’s niece, Kathleen Marden in recent years. Together they wrote *Captured! The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience* which was an inside look at Stan Friedman and Kathleen Marden at the MUFON Conference in Denver. Photo copyright by Kevin Randle.the Hill abduction....more »
Actually Seen on Facebook
This is the same fucking blow-dried con man who lives in a gated compound worth $10.5 million and drives a Ferrari sports car worth $325,000. That would be the very same crooked cocksucker who reluctantly opened up the doors to his megachurch to Hurricane Harvey victims and even then he had to be shamed into it. Years ago, I chided Osteen for his $8,000,000 advances for his bullshit books and this was the immediate result: Well, *that* wasn't very Christian of him, now was it? Didn't Jesus preach turning the other cheek? Jesus didn't say, "Blocketh all those who crit... more »
Traumatic #memories pit two #neuron groups against each other
https://www.popsci.com/extinction-neurons-trauma-fear-memory?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5cda4464e506e700010808a8&utm_medium=&utm_source= Advertisements
Scientists Are Warning That We Absolutely Must Not Farm #Octopuses
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-are-warning-that-we-absolutely-must-not-farm-octopuses
The Ridiculous And Possibly Harmful Practice Of #Cupping
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2019/05/13/the-ridiculous-and-possibly-harmful-practice-of-cupping/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Valerie/#648e68a331f3
Arundhati Roy: Capitalism Is “a Form of Religion” Stopping Solutions to Climate Change & Inequality
https://www.democracynow.org/2019/5/13/arundhati_roy_capitalism_is_a_form
Low-dose #aspirin increases risk of bleeding in the skull, study finds
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-7024519/Low-dose-aspirin-increases-risk-bleeding-skull-study-finds.html?ito=social-facebook
Physicist Says Our Universe Could Be A Projection Created By Quantum Physics.
https://www.disclose.tv/our-universe-could-be-a-projection-created-by-quantum-physics-367256
Australia faces ‘world-first’ climate change human rights case
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/australia-faces-world-climate-change-human-rights-case-190513050431042.html?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_content=5cda4461e506e700010808a6&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0OaPbsAEiCVSvq8LUkgQF0b9i0dyGCgJdPQsOlOzgrG0iCorO5i2x0HZg
Deadly “Super Fungus” Could Be the Beginning of a Global Epidemic
https://futurism.com/the-byte/deadly-super-fungus-global-epidemic
Study: Normal 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi Damages Fertility – What is #Verizon’s 35 GHz, #5G Doing?
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2018/10/25/study-normal-2-45-ghz-wi-fi-damages-fertility-what-is-verizons-35-ghz-5g-doing/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
All you need to know about #radars, and how they function even with cloud cover.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/all-you-need-to-know-about-radars-and-how-they-function-even-with-cloud-cover/article27128390.ece?homepage=true&utm_campaign=socialflow
In Rio Police Kill Five People a Day in the First Quarter of 2019
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Military and Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro killed 434 people from January to March of this year, according to the ISP (Institute of Public Security). Almost five (4.82) were killed per day, a record for the period in the 21-year statistical series, which began in […] The post In Rio Police Kill Five People a Day in the First Quarter of 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Wizard of Oz and Wireless: Behind the Curtain with the New York Times Coverage of RT and 5G
By Patricia Burke with contributions by Nina Beety, Theodora Scarato, Kate Kheel, and colleagues. On Sunday May 12, the New York Times published an article... more »
Damage Done: America's Foreign Policy Tactics are Fracturing Its Financial Stability
*John S. Van Oudenaren* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Is Washington’s overuse of sanctions risking long-term damage to U.S. financial infrastructure? A key pillar of American power is the central role of the U.S. financial system in the world economy, which derives largely from the dollar’s status as a global currency. Over the past several decades, Washington has leveraged its financial prowess to further its foreign-policy objectives. Two leading analysts, each with extensive firsthand experience as practitioners of economic statecraft, recently discussed at the Center ...more »
Spain Wants Nothing to Do With America’s Iran Strategy
*David Axe* *Security, * The Spanish government on May 14, 2019 announced its navy would not, as previously planned, send a guided-missile frigate to join the battle group of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The United States is already losing a close ally in its rush to justify military action against Iran. The Spanish government on May 14, 2019 announced its navy would not, as previously planned, send a guided-missile frigate to join the battle group of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS *Abraham Lincoln*. Washington in early May 2019 *expedited* *Lincoln*’s... more »
Trump's Hired Hands Want a War in Iran
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump must take control of U.S. policy on Iran instead of leaving it in the hands of those who have been promoting unending confrontation with Tehran for their entire careers. Are we headed for a war with Iran? This question has been bandied about periodically throughout the last forty years of hostile relations between the United States and Iran. There was a time not too long ago when the Obama administration was seriously considering the use of military force against Iran’s nuclear program. Fortunately, the war ... more »
The Nagorno-Karabakh Cease-Fire at 25
*Masis Mayilian* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the cease-fire in the area of the Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict. This month marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the cease-fire brokered by the Russian Federation among all parties to the Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict—the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic), Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Agreement on Cease-fire and Cessation of Hostilities in the area of the Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict came into force one minute after midnight on May 12, 1994. This quarter-century anniversary ... more »
Israel: An 'Underwater' Nuclear Power (Thanks to German Submarines)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * A state-of-the-art nuclear deterrent? *The 2,400 ton Dolphin 2 model is based on the state-of-the-art Type 212 submarine, which features Air-Independent Propulsion technology and swim faster at twenty-five knots. While diesel submarines rely on noisy air-consuming diesel generators which require the submarine to regularly surface or snorkel, AIP-powered submarines can swim underwater very quietly at low speeds for weeks at a time.* *(This first appeared last year.)* Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear weapons. Unofficially...more »
Nothing Like an F-35: How America's Next Stealth Fighter Could Go 'Virtual'
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * "A future fighter might feature only a virtual cockpit projected directly onto the helmet display of the pilot." *If that sounds similar to the F-35 helmet-mounted display system, it is because that is where the idea came from. * Next generation fighters of the future might have cockpits and flight control systems that are radically different from the cockpits of today. *(This first appeared last year.)* While the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the forthcoming Block III version of the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet have state-of-the-ar... more »
"At different times in the past both the Left and the Right have stood for group-transcending values. Neither does today." #QotD
*"Today what seems to matter first and above all else is loyalty to one’s political tribe and its leaders, not the facts about an issue, not the truth on any given controversy, not the right policy to adopt — all of these are pushed to the background... "In her book 'Political Tribes,' the legal scholar Amy Chua summarises our current state this way: 'At different times in the past both the ... Left and the ... Right have stood for group-transcending values. Neither does today.'... "Take a look at societies where tribalism is deeply enmeshed in the culture. Look at the un... more »
British commander says Iranian troops in Syria, Iraq have not posed an increased threat despite Trump’s claims
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – There has been no increase in the threat from Iranian-backed militias against the U.S.-led coalition forces fighting remnants of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, a senior British officer in the coalition told a Pentagon news briefing on Tuesday. But just minutes later, British Major General Chris Ghika, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Albanian jihadist killed by Syrian Army in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) killed an Albanian jihadist that was fighting for Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in northwestern Syria. According to pro-opposition media, the Albanian jihadist Ron Eminin was killed by the Syrian Arab Army in the town of Kabani in northeast Latakia. Kabani has been under heavy attack over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump denies plan to send 120,000 troops to Persian Gulf
The US has already increased its military presence in the region amid growing tensions with Iran, sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf. However, a recent New York Times report suggested that the military presence could expand to the level at the time of the Iraq invasion. US President Donald Trump slammed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Jihadist special forces release up close photos of deadly ambush in northeast Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – The jihadist special forces, Inghimasi, carried out a new operation on Monday that targeted a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) post near the front-lines in northeastern Latakia. According to reports, the Inghimasi fighters snuck behind the Syrian Arab Army’s lines at Tal Rasho, killing and wounding several soldiers in the process. A […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
What politicians need to know about the ABCs (Australian Born Chinese, that is)
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It is a mistake for politicians to think they can use WeChat as a replacement for talking directly to Australia's diverse Chinese community, writes Jieh-Yung Lo.
Outside the election bubble, there's a big bad world and whispers of war
If things ramp up between the United States and China or Iran, the big-spender election promises and rosy surpluses will be out the window, writes Philip Williams.
Kate is trapped in the 'mercenary' rental market — and she's not alone
When Kate was in her early 20s, buying a house was the last thing in her mind. Decades later, the 44-year-old single mother is regretting becoming a lifelong tenant in the "mercenary" rental market.
‘Hatred and hostility’: Fear of Suharto era military return as Indonesian academic charged
An Indonesian academic facing years in prison for allegedly "insulting" the country's military says he intends to stay in Australia until the tense political environment around the archipelago's elections settles down.
Secret industry report shows mining's reputation is in the pits because of coal
A survey paid for by the Queensland mining lobby has found the industry has a poor image in the electorate, and that is almost entirely due to coal.
Menopause shifts fat to the waistline, but doesn't cause weight gain. You can thank ageing for that
Menopause often gets the finger for the kilos that appear at mid-life, but a new study suggests "the change" doesn't cause weight gain, but a redistribution of fat to the waistline from other parts of the body, which increases disease risk.
Jacinda Ardern's ambitious plan to end online extremism after the Christchurch massacre
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is taking her fight to end online extremism to Europe today, teaming up with French President Emmanuel Macron to try and curtail the power of tech companies to self moderate.
Your vote makes politicians money — guess how much
Politics is big business, but few Australians realise that they're actually the ones paying for election ads.
Australian missing after fatal mid-air seaplane collision in Alaska
Four people are dead and two are missing — including an Australian person — after two sightseeing planes collided mid-air off the coast of Alaska. The passengers were guests from a cruise ship touring the area.
When It Comes To Political Melodrama, Virginia Doesn’t Disappoint
Five States have Legislative elections in 2019: Virginia, New Jersey, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Louisiana. All are important; however, only Virginia stands a reasonable shot to flip their Legislature’s majority from R to D, giving the Dems the right to the redraw the state's congressional and state legislative boundaries and prevent another GOP gerrymander. Just remember the attendant, associated institutional power, for possibly the next 20 years. *Big Deal-- Big Drama.* Republicans have an acute recognition of this fact. They very nearly shattered the Democratic base coalitio... more »
KIPP Menace Has Come to Baton Rouge
When KIPP first pitched its segregated brand of total compliance hell schools in Baton Rouge in 2001, the proposal was soundly defeated. Now thanks to the arm-twisting of political hack and corporate lackey, Rolfe McCollister, the Baton Rouge School Board has downed a strong dose of the KIPP NOLA kool-aid, even though the three KIPP schools recently approved will drain away at least $34 million each year from public schools when fully operational. Thanks to Evelyn Ware-Jackson for voting NO to bringing KIPP's unique brand of child abuse to Baton Rouge: . . . . Evelyn Ware-Jackson ... more »
Cannabis firm Indus acquires multistate concentrate, vaporizer brand for $20M
California marijuana supplier Indus Holdings expanded its operations to Nevada and Oregon by signing an agreement to acquire the assets of W The Brand, a manufacturer and distributor of marijuana concentrates, cartridges and disposable pens, for $20 million in stock and cash. Here’s what you need to know: Salinas-based Indus will gain a 24,000-square-foot cultivation […] Cannabis firm Indus acquires multistate concentrate, vaporizer brand for $20M is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
CannTrust’s Q1 revenue doubles on medical marijuana sales; net income up
Ontario, Canada-based CannTrust Holdings reported that first-quarter revenue more than doubled from a year earlier, mostly on the back of rising medical marijuana sales, while the company’s net income inched higher. Adult-use sales, however, struggled. First-quarter revenue jumped 115% from a year earlier to 16.9 million Canadian dollars ($12.6 million), thanks to strength in the […] CannTrust’s Q1 revenue doubles on medical marijuana sales; net income up is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Acreage to sell cannabis real estate assets to newly formed REIT
New York-based marijuana company Acreage Holdings said it agreed to sell cannabis-related real estate to a newly formed real estate investment trust (REIT), GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp., under a leaseback agreement between the two companies. The price wasn’t disclosed. Acreage holds a 20% interest in GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp. (GARE). Acreage CEO Kevin Murphy also […] Acreage to sell cannabis real estate assets to newly formed REIT is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Natura closes $91 million financing to build California marijuana campus
California-based Natura Life + Science announced the completion of a $91 million raise to build a marijuana campus in the Golden State. The 265,000-square-foot facility will eventually include a vertically integrated platform that includes cultivation, processing and dispensary operations, according to a news release. For more details about the raise, click here. Natura closes $91 million financing to build California marijuana campus is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Licensed medical cannabis delivery services launch in Michigan
Three dispensaries received licenses to deliver medical cannabis to homes in Michigan – a move that signals the beginning of a new business opportunity for marijuana entrepreneurs in the state. BotaniQ and Utopia Gardens, both of Detroit, and Lake Effect of Portage in southwestern Michigan were the first three delivery services licensed by the state’s […] Licensed medical cannabis delivery services launch in Michigan is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Los Angeles may simply burn away!
*TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019You won't have to hear this on cable:* Back in February, David Wallace-Wells published The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming. In the Sunday New York Times Book Review, John Lanchester praised the "brilliant new book." The book also received a strong review in the weekday New York Times. When Wallace-Wells appeared on All In, Chris Hayes described him as "the author of an absolute must-read new book." Two days ago, Wallace-Wells authored a new report in New York magazine. The report appears beneath these headlines: *Los Angeles Fire Season Is Beginnin... more »
Judge Skeptical of Trump Effort to Keep Records from House
The lawsuit before Judge Amit Mehta is the first of what is likely to be many related to President Trump's stonewalling.
Former Manager Charged with Abuse of Marvel’s Stan Lee
Attorney Alex Kessel says 43-year-old Keya Morgan is not guilty, has never abused or taken advantage of Lee in any way, and will be exonerated.
‘Zombie Cells’ Buildup in Body May Play Role in Aging
The field of zombie cells is still young. But at least a dozen companies have launched efforts to pursue treatments.
Bayer-Monsanto Ordered to Pay $2 Billion to Glyphosate Cancer Victims
After less than two full days of deliberations, a California jury ordered Monsanto to pay just over $2 billion in punitive and compensatory damages to a married couple who both developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma they say was caused by their many years of using Roundup products. After listening to 17 days of trial testimony, jurors said Monsanto must pay $1 billion to Alberta Pilliod, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma brain cancer in 2015, and another $1 billion to her husband Alva Pilliod, who was diagnosed in 2011 with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that spread from his bones to his p...more »
NABILA EL-BASSEL
*NABILA EL-BASSEL* has been named University Professor at Columbia University. Most recently, she served as the Willma and Albert Musher professor of social work at Columbia. El-Bassel received a bachelor’s degree from Tel Aviv University in Israel, a master’s degree in social work from the Hebrew University School of Social Work in Israel and a Ph.D. from the Columbia University School of Social Work.
LARISSA LITTLETON-STEIB
*LARISSA LITTLETON-STEIB* has been named chancellor of Delgado Community College. Most recently, she was chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College. Littleton-Steib received a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Ph.D. in urban higher education from Jackson State University.
JACQUELINE M. GILL
*JACQUELINE M. GILL* has been appointed president of Danville Community College. Prior to her new role, she served as president of Metropolitan Community College. Gill earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
ANA GAILLAT
*ANA GAILLAT* has been appointed dean of academic affairs at Vermont Technical College. She currently serves as associate vice president of academic affairs at Bristol Community College. Gaillat earned a chemistry licentiateship and two graduate degrees from Buenos Aires University, a master’s degree from Suffolk University and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
QUENTIN JOHNSON
*QUENTIN JOHNSON* has been named president of Southside Virginia Community College. Currently, he is vice president of student support services at Guilford Technical Community College. Johnson received a bachelor’s degree from Defiance College, a master’s degree from Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Dr. Constanza Cabello Named VP for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement at Framingham State University
Dr. Constanza “Connie” Cabello has been named the first-ever vice president for diversity, inclusion and community engagement at Framingham State University in Massachusetts. Cabello, currently the director of intercultural affairs and assistant to the president for institutional diversity at Stonehill College, will began her new role on July 15. She will be joined by incoming […]
DENISE RUSH
*DENISE RUSH* has been named dean of interior architecture at Boston Architectural College. Prior to her new role, she served as interim dean. Rush received a bachelor’s degree in interior design from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Spertus Institute of Jewish Learning and Leadership.
Chile mejor sin TLC exige al Senado debate amplio del TPP-11 antes de su votación en Sala
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14-May-2019 Representantes de la organización ciudadana entregaron una misiva al presidente la Cámara Alta, Jaime Quintana, con el objetivo de que el proyecto de ley se someta a una real discusión nacional, tomando en cuenta los objetivos y alcances que tendrá para Chile tal acuerdo comercial.
Millennials Besieged by Chronic Illness: From Age 27, It’s All “Downhill”
Millennials (born between the early 1980s and approximately the mid-1990s), especially older millennials are in strikingly poorer health than earlier generations. According to a report released in April by the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association, millennials are experiencing double-digit increases in prevalence of major depression, substance/alcohol/tobacco use, Crohn’s disease/ulcerative colitis and type II diabetes compared to what Gen Xers experienced at the same ages. The post Millennials Besieged by Chronic Illness: From Age 27, It’s All “Downhill” appeared first on Chi... more »
Ignorance is kind
This infuriating article from Ryan Grim at *The Intercept* is a bit long but very much worth reading all of: "The Democratic Counterrevolution Has A Self-Appointed Leader: Josh Gottheimer: NOT LONG AFTER Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar were sworn into Congress, they began hearing from their new colleagues that one member of the House Democratic caucus, Josh Gottheimer, had particularly strong views about each of them. Gottheimer, a second-term representative from New Jersey, has deep ties to the lobbies for Saudi Arabia and Israel, while Tlaib and Omar are often critical of both Mid... more »
President Trump Delivers Energy Policy Speech, Hackberry, Louisiana – 3:00pm EDT Livestream…
Today President Trump will be touring a Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) export facility in Hackberry, Louisiana before he delivers a statement on energy sector infrastructure and the economy. The president is expected to deliver remarks at 3:10pm EDT. WH Livestream … Continue reading →
Video Overview of The U.S. -vs- China Trade Confrontation…
Curtis Ellis was special advisor to Secretary of Labor Acosta in the Trump administration. He is now an outside government advisor to America-First Policies, an unaffiliated economic advisory board and advocacy group. In this video Ellis walks through the big … Continue reading →
Record-breaking diver finds plastic bag in deepest part of ocean
Olivia Rosane, EcoWatch Waking Times An America man completed the deepest-ever solo underwater dive May 1. But when he reached the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, he found that another representative of the human world had gotten their first: plastic. RELATED STORY: Activists deliver giant trash monsters to Nestlé headquarters to […] The post Record-breaking diver finds plastic bag in deepest part of ocean appeared first on Health Nut News.
Helps blast toxins from your body
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt is well known for his successful treatment of neurological illness and Lyme disease with integrative medicine. Originally from Berlin, Germany, Klinghardt has practiced medicine in the U.S. for over 35 years. He also sees patients in England and Switzerland. In Switzerland, he was part of a group […] The post Helps blast toxins from your body appeared first on Health Nut News .
Deep State's Social Media Giants Panic - Behind The Deep State
[image: deep-states-social-media-giants-panic-behind-the-deep-state] {youtube}xTcDMoFv7NI{/youtube} The Deep State is in full panic mode about the truth that is coming out via social media. And so, the Big Tech giants -- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Google, Instagram, and more -- have escalated their censorship campaigns to a whole new level. In this episode of Behind the Deep State, host Alex Newman explains what is driving the Deep State's paranoid efforts to smash all dissent. And more importantly, he explains why this is actually good news. The Deep State's propaganda machine no ... more »
Venezuelan General Urges Nation’s Military to Revolt Against Maduro Regime
[image: venezuelan-general-urges-nation-s-military-to-revolt-against-maduro-regime] Venezuelan General Ramon Rangel urged the military to rise up against strongman Nicolás Maduro, saying the regime is controlled by the “communist dictatorship” in Cuba.
Robotics Revolution Rolls On: Amazon Now Using Robots to Pack Shipping Boxes
[image: robotics-revolution-rolls-on-amazon-now-using-robots-to-pack-shipping-boxes] In busy warehouses serving Seattle, Frankfurt, Milan, Amsterdam, and Manchester, Amazon is taking the tiring work employees were doing and giving it to robots.
FDA Warns Public Of Homeopathic 'Remedies' That May Actually Do Something - Like Kill Your Kids With Natural Rat Poison
Homeopathy, now two centuries old, proceeds from a fascinatingly bizarre premise; that there is a u-shaped curve for dose. Reasonable people know the dose makes the poison; a medicine that can help you at normal levels can be harmful at high levels. Homepaths (and the Endocrine Disrupting Chemical community) instead also believe in an upward curve at other end, that chemicals at extremely low levels can also affect people. This u-shaped curve allows all manner of homeopathic "remedies" to be foisted off on people, not to mention allowing anti-science activists to attribute magical ... more »
Success Academy Violates Student Privacy (Again)
In a way, I can almost sympathize with Eva Moskowitz and Success Academy. Schools can find themselves in a real bind at times. A student can go to the media (social or traditional) and tell a story of how he was repeatedly hauled into the principal's office and disciplined because he was fighting bullies who picked on him for being gay, and the school must hold its tongue, even if it has a folder thick with reports of the student's repeated harassment of students that he suspected of hitting on his girlfriend. A student can claim to be unfairly punished for no reason, even if the sc... more »
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