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Xenobiotics In Vaccines: The Place To Start REAL Scientific Investigations
By Catherine J. Frompovich Since vaccine issues are ramping up on both sides of that unique ‘political spectrum’, i.e., legislation introduced almost daily at both... more »
‘I’m terrified it will turn out like Lost’: Game of Thrones fans nervously await finale
The final episode of Game of Thrones airs today. Ahead of the big event, readers share their personal stories about the pop culture juggernaut that changed TV forever.
Prime Minister faces difficult balancing act in choosing his new-look frontbench
With the recent exodus of Cabinet ministers and expectations of rewards for well-performing states in the election win, Scott Morrison has a lot to consider as he assembles his new frontbench.
Indigenous MPs split on what Coalition win means for Aboriginal affairs
Labor Senator Pat Dodson and Liberal MP Ken Wyatt stick to party lines over which side had the better agenda for Aboriginal affairs and providing an Indigenous voice to the Parliament.
A slowing economy is the Morrison Government's first big challenge
The Australian dollar is heading for a decade low and unemployment is rising; Prime Minister Scott Morrison may need to dig into his bag of miracles to get a rapidly slowing economy back up to speed, writes Stephen Letts.
Scott Morrison must be delighted that Australians can be so forgiving
Having won the unwinnable election, Scott Morrison's Liberal Party now owes him everything, and he has the opportunity to steer the Coalition in a new direction.
The facts on drought
Occasional extreme weather emergencies can be devastating, but are also historically normal. The post The facts on drought appeared first on CFACT.
This Day In Iraqi History - May 19
1924 Sir Percy Cox told Constantinople Conference Assyrians would be settled in northern Iraq by govt (Musings On Iraq book review of *The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *State and Society in Iraq*) 1941 British took Fallujah from Iraqi forces after heavy bombing Was necessary to cross Euphrates to move onto Baghdad 300 Iraqis captured (Musings On Iraq article on 1941 Battle of Fallujah) 1941 Iraqi command found out about loss of Fallujah and decided to launch counterattack 1941 Iraq Def Min Shawkat returned from Turkey Was accused of bei... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater Sunday Matinee
~ NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED ~ Brought To By *BLUESJUNKY*: Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
The usual Eurovision post
I find that the best way to watch the Eurovision Song Contest, if you feel the need to watch it, is with the sound firmly off. BBC News Channel megastar Simon McCoy was on Twitter last night and, I think, must have kept the sound on. His tweets about it made me smile and laugh. So I'll share some of the best of them with you here, dear readers: - For this who remember Eurovision tweets a few years ago...if I can find a good bottle of red I shall be live tweeting during this year’s ceremony. - Just over three hours to go...and a first glass of wine. - Praying for... more »
If spiders worked together, they could eat all humans in a year
HUMANS BEWARE: If the all of the spiders in the world ever get organized, they could eat us all in a mere 12 months! Spiders are quite literally all around us. They exist in pretty much every home, including 68 percent of bathrooms and more than three-quarters of bedrooms. In fact, there’s a good chance […] The post If spiders worked together, they could eat all humans in a year appeared first on Health Nut News.
Sunday Talks: Pat Toomey and Chris Wallace Discuss GOP Position on Trade and Immigration…
Notice how Wallace never interrupts a Wall Street Decepticon? Senator Pat Toomey (U-CoC) and swamp gatekeeper Chris Wallace discuss tariffs on China, the immigration crisis and a possible threat from Iran.
Al Gore Forecast that NO Ice Would Remain at the North Pole by 2013
In 2009, Al Gore forecast that there would be no ice by 2013. The BBC reported those crazy forecasts back in 2007. I have explained many times that the forecasting methods used is to assume whatever trend is in motion will remain in motion forever. In other words, if the Dow Jones were to […]
Publisher’s Platform: The Hepatitis A broken record — Restaurant workers should be vaccinated
Opinion Editor’s note: May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and today is Hepatitis Testing Day. For more information, click here to visit the CDC page. I am sure the idiom, “you sound like a broken record,” is a bit unfamiliar to those 40 and younger, but it means repeating yourself again and again and again. So, here I... Continue Reading
Accuse Others of What you are Guilty; Try not to Laugh
This is why Climate Alarmists won’t debate the science. Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Reblog and Comment Advertisements
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 18th May 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Tulsie Gabbard Speaks out on Potential War on Iran
*Tulsie Gabbard Speaks out on* *Potential War on Iran* Hi Folks. I posted earlier this morning *[see my post below*] but apparently that post is too inflammatory for the blogroll. So I am posting the video interview of Tulsie Gabbard above but recommending you *look at the post below first*. * Tulsie is far and away the best candidate seeking the Democratic Nomination for the 2020 US Election campaign. *The Interviewer notes that* she's running 11th f*or the nomination, with a popularity poll percentage of only 1%. It's a wonder the perps allowed her* that! *I've been watching ... more »
Fine and Not Fine
A comment from MB first thing this morning... Monkey Brains19 May 2019 at 01:19 Horrific Fake News reporting from the BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-48323573 Read that and weep after you look at the videos showing exactly who initiated the violence - this is just one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mnHzF70Now And note the BBC won't even admit to the existence of a group called the "Muslim Defence League". Just remember that when you hear the 1000th reference to TR being the founder of the EDL. Fake News BBC won't even admit to there being an MDL. ... more »
"The Capacity to Be Amazed" - "Comedian" gets into very unfunny debate with heckler
*Steve Hofsetter* *has extremely unfunny routine* The Truthseeker.UK a blog run by webmaster Rixon Stewart has put up an article by 'Irish Savant" based on the "comedic" video above. I will reprint the Irish Savant's post in its entirety and then have comments to follow: I thought I had lost the capacity to be amazed but this story proved me wrong. In a nutshell: Jewish ‘comedian’ (Steve Hofstetter) jokes about crazy Whites who claim ‘Jews will replace us’. For laughs he asks the audience ‘where could that happen?’ Audience member responds ‘TV’. Which is perfectly logical and yo... more »
Why North Korea Would Get Crushed by the U.S. Air Force
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * No contest. *Air Force F-16s will carry Sniper targeting pods paired with JDAMs and laser-guided bombs to deliver precision ordnance on ground targets, AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles to target North Korean radars, and AIM-9X Sidewinder and AMRAAM missiles for air-to-air engagements.* In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. First, it will need to sweep the skies of enemy fighters—not a difficult prospect considering the decrepit state of the North Korean air force. Concurrent with ... more »
How the U.S. Navy Tried to Steal the Secrets of a Dead Russian Submarine
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * But could they find it? *Back in Washington, deep inside the Pentagon’s inner ring, Jim Bradley had an idea. Bradley, a captain, was officially the assistant for undersea warfare in the Office of Naval Intelligence, but his real job was as the Navy’s chief underwater spy. A former submariner himself, Bradley oversaw the Navy’s growing clandestine efforts in undersea intelligence, where advanced technology was beginning to give the United States an advantage that it desperately needed to make up for a distinct gap in on-the-ground human espionage,... more »
Wanna Fight America? 5 Reasons the U.S. Military Will Make You Dead
*TNI Staff* *Security, * 5 weapon that make it so. *The B-2, F-22, F-35 and pretty much every other American stealth aircraft originates from those early efforts to defeat the Soviet air defense system.* The United States is the most formidable military power the world has ever seen. Arguably, since the end of the Cold War, America has enjoyed a level of dominance unparalleled in history—neither Rome nor the British Empire enjoyed such a level of superiority over rival powers. While the American military is not the largest on Earth, it is by far the best-trained and best-equip... more »
Truckers Face Years in Prison for Transporting LEGAL Hemp Because of Cops “Just Doing Their Jobs”
By Matt Agorist Because government is the antithesis to freedom, industrial hemp has been banned nationwide since 1937 ostensibly due to the plant’s similarities to... more »
Memories of shootout joy, not VAR's terrible call, abide for Sydney FC
Sydney FC ultimately triumphed on penalties in the A-League grand final against Perth Glory, narrowly dodging a sorry tale of being denied by an atrocious call from VAR, writes Richard Hinds.
What went wrong for Labor? These six towns might reveal some clues
Thousands of booths, millions of votes — but just one glimpse will show you where Labor went wrong.
Top 5 “Conspiracy Theories” That Turned Out To Be True
By James Corbett We all know the old trope of the tinfoil hat wearing conspiracy theorist who believes crazy things like “the government is spying... more »
1000 Protesters Against 5G in Switzerland. Telecom Industry Has Provided No Scientific Evidence That 5G is Safe
By B.N. Frank Last month, Activist Post also reported about 5G opposition in Switzerland. It’s only increasing. From SwissInfo.ch Simmering opposition to the rollout of 5G... more »
The unique way Einstein saw the world
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Fury
A huge Andrew Marr interviewing a tiny Jeremy Corbyn This is the tweet that started it all: A large spattering of people objected to the near-absence of pro-Brexit voices. Here's a selection of their objections: *Tim Montgomerie*: Five main guests on the *Marr* programme in the weekend before the European elections and all five voted Remain. Well done BBC, you’ve outdone yourselves. *Martin Daubney*: The weekend before the European Elections & BBC's *Marr p*ulls out a full ticket of Remainers. Brexit not only broke politics, it's breaking our media. *Adrian Hilton*: This is *Marr... more »
Houthis launches major offensive to capture strategic city in southern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Houthi forces launched a major offensive this afternoon in an attempt to recapture the strategic city of Qa’tbah in the Dhale Governorate. Backed by heavy artillery, the Houthi forces reportedly stormed the defenses of the UAE-backed troops in Qa’tbah, seizing several areas in a short while. According to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s attempted advance beaten back by militants at key northeast Latakia town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – Earlier today, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a heavy assault on the key town of Kabani in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. Backed by heavy artillery and missile strikes, the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Armored Division attempted to penetrate Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s defenses at the southern perimeter […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Foreign jihadist group threatens Russia with Soviet-Afghan-like war in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:35 P.M.) – The foreign jihadist group, the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP), released a video on May 14th that chronicled the Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) and the losses suffered by the Soviet Union at that time. In the video that was released via their official Telegram Sawt Al-Islam (Voice of Islam), the Turkestan Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Explosion targets tour bus near Giza Pyramids
An explosion targeted a tourist bus near a museum in the Giza pyramid complex, local media reported. At least 12 people are feared to have been injured. The tour bus reportedly came under attack near the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is still under construction but is set to be the largest archaeological museum in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In pictures: Russian forces take part in anti-ISIS operations
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:10 P.M.) – The Anna News Agency released several photos of the Russian military taking part in the ongoing anti-ISIS operations in the Deir Ezzor Governorate. The Russian soldiers were pictured wearing heavy gear as they moved across the Deir Ezzor Governorate’s rugged terrain. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli missiles allegedly targeted Syrian Army base near Golan DMZ
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Israeli military allegedly fired missiles towards a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) base near the Golan Heights’ demilitarized zone, a new report claimed. According to the pro-opposition Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the Israeli military targeted the Syrian Arab Army’s Brigade 90 base, which is located just east of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jordanian King Says Pressured to Alter Custodianship of Jerusalem Holy Sites — Saudi Arabia to Take Over?
[image: https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordanian-king-says-pressured-to-alter-custodianship-of-jerusalem-holy-sites/]Click on image for article.
Criminal Gangs Are Now Taking Control Of Venezuela
A Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30MKV fighter jet from the Venezuelan air force flies over a Venezuelan flag tied to missile launchers, during the Escudo Soberano 2015 (Sovereign Shield 2015) military exercise in San Carlos del Meta in the state of Apure, April 15, 2015. REUTERS/Marco Bello *Venezuela Investigative Unit, InSight Crime:* *An unprecedented attack that killed a general is an ominous sign of growing criminal power in Venezuela* * A Venezuelan air force general and five other security officers were killed in an ambush during a patrol in northern Venezuela in early May. * The ... more »
The University Of Pennsylvania's Dirty Little Secret: Donald Trump's Wharton Degree
Graduation Day (May 20) 1968: Donald J Trump poses with his father shortly before or after receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Fiannce and Commerce. He has said that day was "the beginning" of his transformation from just another rich kid to the bold-faced real estate mogul and Lothario he would become: a.k.a. The Donald J Trump *-by Charles Krause* HIS TWEETS TELL THE TALE The University's silence is "a disgrace" As my 50th college reunion approaches, this weekend, I will return to Philadelphia ashamed, saddened and angry t... more »
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Ian Austen discusses how Justin Trudeau plans to offer nothing but more of the same broken promises and favoritism for the Libs' corporate benefactors. And Mike Smyth examines what's set to be unearthed in British Columbia's money laundering inquiry - which of course never would have existed if the Libs' provincial cousins had clung to power. - Vik Adhopia reports on the Libs' participation in a "national pharmacare program" forum which in fact consisted solely of corporate lobbying against universal prescription drug coverage. And Robert J... more »
Arnold Schwarzenegger Assaulted During Event in South Africa
The former California governor was standing and filming children at a sporting event in Johannesburg when a man makes a flying kick into his back.
The concerns we are not talking enough about
In the US, we spend an inordinate amount of time talking about whatever the President may tweet or say. And, since he is not known for being the most truthful person, we often chase issues that are over-stated, over-simplified or … Continue reading →
Episode #280 – ‘Trouble Managing the Narrative’ with guests Piers Robinson, Ian R. Crane
*SUNDAY WIRE SHOW* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
Turkey and the New Scramble for Africa: Ottoman Designs or Unfounded Fears?
Photo Credit: via Anadolu Agency *Editor’s Note: Turkey has emerged as an important, but confusing, actor in the greater Middle East and beyond. Its policies have oscillated as its role has expanded, and it now plays an important role in the Horn of Africa as well as with its neighbors. Zach Vertin, a colleague in the Brookings Foreign Policy program, assesses the changes in Turkey's foreign policy and explains how the country's domestic politics and the ambitions of the Erdogan regime interact with the broader strategic realities the country faces.* *Daniel Byman* *** **In add... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 19, 2019
[image: S] We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MUSIC FESTIVAL: Emicida and Mayra Andrade at Virada Cultural (Centro) – The best from Brazil’s contemporary rap and Cape-Verde’s cosmopolitan music gather this Sunday at Virada Cultural. The great Emicida […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 19, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
TO AMERICANS LIKE TRUMP, THERE ARE NO WAR CRIMES, JUST LIKE THERE'S NO POLICE BRUTALITY
I was momentarily surprised when I read this, but I shouldn't have been. We should have seen it as inevitable. President Trump has indicated that he is considering pardons for several American military members accused or convicted of war crimes, including high-profile cases of murder, attempted murder and desecration of a corpse, according to two United States officials. The officials said that the Trump administration had made expedited requests this week for paperwork needed to pardon the troops on or around Memorial Day. I'm surprised he didn't want to do this during his upcomin... more »
Truckers Face Years in Prison for Transporting LEGAL Hemp Because of Cops ‘Just Doing Their Jobs’
[image: hemp]Several truckers were arrested and are facing years in prison for carrying entirely legal hemp because police state-addicted cops are "just doing their jobs."
EXPLAINED: This Rifle Guarantees the U.S. Army Wins Any Shootout
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The M4. *The A1 also has ambidextrous controls, for lefties. New rifles are being delivered to the M4A1 standard, and older rifles are being converted at a rate of approximately three hundred a day.* The U.S. Army is an armed force with a truly global reach. At any given time, America’s premier land power operates on several different continents simultaneously, from hot, dry deserts to humid jungles and sprawling cities. Its infantrymen carry a weapon whose lineage dates back to Vietnam but which has been constantly improved to become the weapon it ... more »
The Army Wants the 'iPhone' of Rifles for Its Next Squad Weapon
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * "Imagine that Steve Jobs and his engineers were trying to convert the iPod Touch to the first 3G iPhone," said Army Col. Elliott Caggins, project manager for soldier weapons. "There were a thousand technologies they could have put in the first iPhone but they were looking to mature the platform before they could actually go onto the system." *With a goal of equipping its first unit with the platform by fiscal year 2022, the Army has kicked the acquisition process into high, Caggins said, with the dual PONs posted with the intent of having prototype... more »
Russia Has Begun Underwater Tests of Its Poseidon Thermonuclear Torpedo
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Does that mean dead U.S. aircraft carriers in a war? *What should we think? * Russia has begun underwater tests of its Poseidon thermonuclear torpedo. The Poseidon is an 80-foot-long nuclear-powered submersible robot that is essentially an underwater ICBM. It is designed to travel autonomously across thousands of miles, detonate outside an enemy coastal city, and destroy it by generating a tsunami. "In the sea area protected from a potential enemy’s reconnaissance means, the underwater trials of the nuclear propulsion unit of the Poseidon drone are ... more »
Israel Secret Kamikaze Drones are Killing Syria’s Air Defenses
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Here is all we know about it. *Syrian troops reported in social media the munitions were relatively slow, and left winged debris. According to Alftayeh, the anti-SAM weapon was likely an Israeli-built Harop (Harpy 2) kamikaze drone, which can either be remotely piloted, or set to automatically home in on radar emissions, detonating a seventy-pound explosive on impact. The Harop has a maximum speed of 115 miles per hour, and can loiter over the battlefield for six hours.* On January 21, Iranian, Syrian and Israeli forces unleashed a hail of missi... more »
How the U.S. Air Force Would Beat Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter in a War
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * All the secrets that are no more. *The current JSTARS is based on a four-engine Boeing 707. Of the 16 JSTARS currently in the Air Force inventory, 11 of them are operational. The JSTARS is the only platform technically able to simultaneously perform command and control as well as ISR, Air Force developers describe.* The Air Force is massively speeding up a new networked surveillance system intended to collect, organize and disseminate pressing attack information in extremely high-risk environments including enemy stealth fighters, advanced air defense... more »
The Person Favored To Win In 'Game Of Thrones' Tonight Might Enrage Fans
*David Hookstead* *Security, * Any guesses? Really? Bran is the man expected to sit on the Iron Throne when “Game of Thrones” comes to an end this Sunday. The top characters favored, according to Odds Shark, are as follows: -Bran EVEN -Jon (Aegon) +175 -Sansa +250 -Daenerys +400 -Tyrion +500 -Gendry +900 -Arya +1200 -Jon & Daenerys’ baby +2000 -Samwell +3300 -Davos +5000 Let me tell you all this right now. Fans will absolutely revolt if Bran sits on the Iron Throne when the credits roll one last time. There are only a couple options fans are willing to live with, and Br... more »
Five Eyes SPY GAME. George Papadopoulos details how coup against Trump started (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 174. The post Five Eyes SPY GAME. George Papadopoulos details how coup against Trump started (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Ex-CIA Spy Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison Over Conspiracy To Sell U.S. Defense Secrets To China
Kevin Mallory was convicted of conspiring to sell secrets to a Chinese spy *Daily Mail: **Ex-CIA spy is sentenced to 20 years in prison over conspiracy to send US defense secrets to China* * Kevin Mallory was convicted under the Espionage Act for selling classified US "defense information" for $25,000 * Mallory, 62, met with a Chinese intelligence agent during trips to Shanghai in March and April 2017 * He was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday for spying for China in a case called part of an "alarming trend" in the US intelligence community * The fluent Mandarin speaker had serv... more »
Trivia : May 19th
These things happened on this date in history…. Feast Day of St. Peter Celestine Patron saint of the book industry. Feast Day of St. Dunstan Patron saint of goldsmiths. Frost and Nixon (right) When the President Does It, That Means That It Is Not Illegal May 19, 1977 Former U.S. President Richard Nixon responds to the question of legality of his actions as president, “Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.” This was broadcast as part of a series of interviews of Nixon by David Frost. The Atomic Blast that Killed John Wayne? May 19, 1953 An … Continue re... more »
Gummer’s Firm Making Money Out Of “Meaningless” Recycling Logo
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey More disgrace for Gummer, who incredibly is still Chair of the Committee on Climate Change: Tory peer John Selwyn Gummer is chairman of a firm that charges companies to use ‘meaningless’ and ‘misleading’ recycling symbols on their packaging. The Green Dot logo appears on hundreds of […]
Plastic and Climate Change: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet
New CIEL study documents how plastic proliferation threatens the climate on a global scale.
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From Jenna Orkin Zero Percent of Elite Commentators Oppose Regime Change in Venezuela The growing phenomenon of racially exclusive grad ceremonies Lawrence Jones: SAT 'adversity score' is 'insulting,' implies 'people like me' can't make it *I agree with him that this society overemphasizes college. We should be improving education at the lower levels, starting with Pre-school. Although I've been sympathetic to affirmative action, it speaks ill of us that we focus on an 'adversity score' rather than addressing the adversity itself. - JO* Wells Fargo Banker Pleads Guilty To Helping... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 19, 2019
Reuters *Jarrett Blanc, National Interest:* *Now or Never: America is on the Clock to Remove Troops from Afghanistan* *Using U.S. leverage to craft an Afghan settlement demands incredible deftness in both Washington and Kabul.* Afghanistan has entered a period of intense political uncertainty. In December, President Donald Trump reportedly ordered the Pentagon to draw up plans for drawdown options including a complete troop withdrawal from the country. By March, bilateral talks between the United States, led by Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, and the Taliban had “agreed in draft” on ... more »
Spain’s AirEuropa Asks to Operate Domestic Routes in Brazil
[image: Spanish airline company, AirEuropa, seeks to fly domestic routes in Brazil,] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Spanish-based Air Europa has requested authorization to operate domestic flights in Brazil. The decision, despite the staggering Brazilian economy and the problems faced by the sector in the country, was celebrated by government officials. “Good news! Grupo Globalia, of AirEuropa, is establishing a new aviation […] The post Spain’s AirEuropa Asks to Operate Domestic Routes in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Judge Hikes Vale’s Fine as Residents Wait for Dam to Rupture in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A Brazilian judge announced on Friday that she is increasing the fine to be levied at Vale to R$300 million (approximately US$73 million) if the mining giant does not present, within 72 hours, a technical report of the impacts and risks of a rupture of […] The post Judge Hikes Vale’s Fine as Residents Wait for Dam to Rupture in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Smart Celebs: Roger Waters, Susan Sarandon & Pamela Anderson question official story on Douma ‘chemical attack’
*21WIRE* | Incessant trolling and smears by western operatives has not deterred some of the more intelligent celebrities from speaking out.
Facebook Thought Purge Continues as Candace Owens is Suspended
[image: facebook-thought-purge-continues-as-candace-owens-is-suspended] Initially meant to be a seven day suspension, Facebook reinstated Owens after less than a day, saying it had made a mistake when it claimed that a post by the Blexit founder violated its Community Standards.
Look What Fossil Fuels Did
Fossil fuels made it possible for me to hike in the Sonoran Desert yesterday morning, and cycle in Colorado climate crisis yesterday afternoon. This bird is very angry about it. Our progressive friends want to ration fossil fuels and build … Continue reading →
The Leftward March of the Democratic Party on Climate Appears Out of Step with World Climate Policies
Two weeks ago I explained how four major nations have moved their climate policy rightward. This week brought similar developments in three additional countries, namely, Brazil, Australia, and possibly Indonesia. Perhaps the most significant was Australia, where the election last week was fought in a substantial way on the basis of climate policy. But the […]
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*Most teens want free college — until they realize it costs money* Most teens want college to be debt-free — until they realize it still has a cost. There’s no such thing as a free lunch or free college, and if more students had studied Milton Friedman, they’d know that the funding for debt-free higher education has to come from somewhere else in the economy, even out of their own paychecks. According to a study by Junior Achievement, a nonprofit youth organization, 69% of 13- to 17-year-olds are in favor of “debt-free college.” But when pollsters asked if they supported “debt-fre... more »
The Road to “Neoconservative” Serfdom
I realized how alarming the political thinking of the neoconservatives is in 2007 when I read George Will’s book *Statecraft as Soulcraft*. You would expect the conservatives to stand for small government, lower taxes, and better rule of law, but the neoconservatives have the overarching agenda of propagating their own brand of morality—like the medieval mystics, they want to whip people (the lesser mortals) into becoming “better” souls. Will is of the view that instead of trying to cut the size of the government, the conservatives should actively use government’s powers to spread ...more »
One Nation truck torching 'suspicious', say police
Police investigations into a "suspicious" fire are underway after a One Nation campaign vehicle erupted in flames in a Hobart shopping centre carpark.
Republican Congressman Justin Amash Calls For Trump’s Impeachment
“While impeachment should be undertaken only in extraordinary circumstances, the risk we face in an environment of extreme partisanship is … Continue reading →
Austrian Chancellor Pulled Plug On Coalition With Russian-Linked Vice Chancellor Who Offered State Contracts To Russian In Exchange For Support
Pallas Athena fountain (1902) before the Parliament Building in Vienna The collapse of a government sounds awful to American ears, … Continue reading →
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*Does what I eat have an effect on climate change?* *The article below from the NYT is too silly for me to reproduce all of it. It is a sort of hymn for the global warming religion. You have to believe in "planet-warming greenhouse gases" to take any notice of it.But note also below that the do-gooders never miss a chance to condemn "red meat and dairy". That evil red meat will both ruin your health and destroy the planet. There's actually nothing bad that red meat will not do. It's a sort of new Puritanism being preached below. And, like the original Puritanism, its main a...more »
Something's Got To Give
For those of us who would like to see the Green Party hold the balance of power in Ottawa, Robin Sears turns to recent history and offers a cautionary tale: Forty years ago this spring, an eloquent, passionate, young American-educated German named Petra Kelly helped to launch the Green movement that swept first West Germany and then much of Western Europe. Kelly was one of those naturally charismatic politicians who drew supporters from a broad sweep of German voters: left and right, young and old. Before her death the rapidly growing Green Party was fraught with fierce interna... more »
Syria: Army Declares Unilateral Ceasefire- Israel attacks. Again.
*Continuing with coverage of Hama/Idlib. From yesterday: Turkey and Russia Negotiate to Reach a Ceasefire: Idlib/Syria* *Link * MOSCOW *Russia says Syrian government forces have unilaterally ceased fire in the northern Idlib province, the last major rebel stronghold.* Fighting erupted in Idlib late last month, effectively shattering a cease-fire negotiated by Russia and Turkey that had been in place since September. Russia has firmly backed President Bashar Assad's government in the eight-year civil war, while Turkey has supported the opposition. *In a brief statement on Sunday... more »
World News Briefs -- May 19, 2019
*The Guardian*:* Austria heading for September election after far-right video scandal* VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria’s president on Sunday recommended a new election be held in early September, saying he wanted to restore trust in the government after a video scandal led to the resignation of the vice chancellor. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz pulled the plug on the coalition and called for a snap election on Saturday after his deputy, Heinz-Christian Strache, the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, quit over a video showed him discussing fixing state contracts in return for favors. ... more »
Growing Iceland, Greenland glaciers make scientists gasp
It appears that Iceland won’t have to be renamed Tepidlandia anytime soon. The post Growing Iceland, Greenland glaciers make scientists gasp appeared first on CFACT.
HBO Says Game of Thrones is Averaging 43 Million Viewers Per Episode
*David Hookstead* *Security, * Clearly, people can’t get enough of “Game of Thrones,” and I can’t blame them. It’s one of the greatest shows ever made. *The numbers don't lie. * We’ve got some updated “Game of Thrones” TV ratings, and they’re absurd. According to HBO, episode five of the final season had a total of 18.4 million total viewers once streaming on HBO Go and HBO Now were added up. A total of 12.5 million watched the live broadcast on HBO. HBO also revealed Tuesday that the show is averaging a total of 43 million viewers per episode once it’s all said and done, which ... more »
This Is The Viral 'Game Of Thrones' Scene Everybody Is Talking About
*David Hookstead* *Security, * Take a look. An awesome “Game of Thrones” video has gone viral on Twitter, and fans of the show won’t want to miss it. Twitter user @Zinvor shared a video of Daenerys burning down King’s Landing in the latest “Game of Thrones” episode “The Bells” set to the AC/DC song “Hells Bells,” and the video is borderline pornographic for fans of the hit show. Give it a watch below. You’re going to enjoy it a ton. Daenerys murdering everyone to the tune of Hells Bells is the type of GOT content we didn't know we wanted. pic.twitter.com/kisM9mKSYr — Serge (@... more »
20 Percent of Game of Thrones Fans Plan to Skip Work Tomorrow After Finale
*David Hookstead* *Security, * Unless the finale is so good that it gives us all heart attacks, there’s no reason to skip work. *Don't do it. * Lots of “Game of Thrones” fans don’t plan on going to work Monday. The final episode of the show airs tonight on HBO, and that’s apparently more than enough reason for lots of people to dip out from their responsibilities Monday morning. NBC News reported the following: *A survey conducted by the Harris Poll for The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated among working adults who are scheduled to work either Sunday night or Monday ... more »
Final Game of Thrones Episode Tonight: Expect Carnage, Expect Chaos
*David Hookstead* *Security, * Your watch has ended. The final “Game of Thrones” episode airs Sunday night on HBO. Ladies and gentlemen, the end of the journey is here, and we will soak up all the greatness that is “GoT” one last time tonight. I can only hope you’ve all enjoyed this as much as I have. Tonight is the night we enter into the great darkness to find out how one of the greatest stories ever told ends. Daenerys has fully transformed into a mad queen after torching King’s Landing to the ground, Jon Snow is almost certainly against her now, Tyrion betrayed her by let... more »
Sig Sauer and Glock Won't Like This: Check Out Smith & Wesson's M&P Shield 2.0
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.smith-wesson.com/firearms/mp-9-shield-m20-0] The best of the best? *The M&P Shield 2.0 is available in nine-millimeter with a seven-round flush magazine or an eight-round magazine that protrudes slightly from the magazine well. * In 2017, Smith & Wesson refreshed its Military and Police Shield (M&P Shield) series of compact handguns. The result was the M&P Shield 2.0. The M&P Shield 2.0 has all the features of a full-sized pistol in a package small enough for concealed carry. Smith & Wesson also offers the pistol in a w... more »
10 Gun Upgrades You Can Do to Make Your Firearm Even Better
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: By Digitallymade - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65969600] Most are simple. If you’re new to owning a firearm, or a gun enthusiast, the occasional upgrade is an excellent thing to consider. It is hugely beneficial to update your gun every once in awhile. When you upgrade your weapon, you’re boosting its overall functions as well as its performance. These are both important aspects to consider whether you choose to use your gun for protection or sport. The upgrade options that are currently available ... more »
The Phillips curve is alive and well
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The Conundrum – Archiving Information for Future Generations
I was just reading a couple of BBC articles that bring up a really important question. A conundrum if you will…with all of the 0 and 1 floating in etherspace…who is actually keeping information archived for people in the future? As an archeologist or some other “‘ology major” what little we know of thousands of years of living are the actual physical evidence of those who lived during those times. That included pictographs, hieroglyphics, and the most obscure and at times indecipherable written languages of long forgotten tribes and settlements around the world. With the world now f... more »
Joe Biden-- Better Than Trump
Yesterday, Biden made what now calls his "official" campaign kickoff event-- meaning the one at the home of the Comcast lobbyist for multimillionaires wasn't and that the one in the Potemkin Village union hall in Pittsburgh wasn't. The title of his speech should have been, Why I'm not fit to lead the Democratic Party in 2020. It was so dull and so boring and so uninspiring that he could just endorse Trump and save us all a lot of time. "Some say Democrats don’t want to hear about unity," he said. "That they are angry-- and the angrier you are-- the better. That’s what they are say... more »
Bayers Monsanto Acquisition Was No Mistake
Bayers newly acquired Monsanto has been in the courts yet again this week for yet another claim that their World famous weedkiller Roundup caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer in couple Alva and Alberta Pilliod. The post Bayers Monsanto Acquisition Was No Mistake appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- May 19, 2019
With Abraham Lincoln as the flagship, deployed strike group assets include staffs, ships, and aircraft of Carrier Strike Group 12, Destroyer Squadron 2, USS Leyte Gulf and Carrier Air Wing 7. Petty Officer 3rd Class Darion Chanelle Triplett/U.S. Navy via AP *Arab News*:* Gulf nations ‘approve US request to deploy troops in the Gulf’* * Media reports quote unnamed sources as saying the move is designed to deter aggression from Iran * Tensions have risen in the region following attacks on tankers in the Gulf and a Saudi oil pipeline JEDDAH: The United States is planning to deploy m... more »
Germany passes non-binding resolution.
This is about the reporting of the German Bundestag’s decision to “denounce” / “label” / Deem” “designate”/ “condemn” / “declare” the BDS movement antisemitic. (Variety of terms used) It’s a non-binding resolution, so it’s significance is largely symbolic. Coincidentally, Douglas Murray has been giving a series of talks in Israel. He said this: “I went to Berlin last month and Budapest the month before. In which of these cities did the Jewish leaders [recently] say don’t wear public signs of Jewishness?” "The answer is Berlin" Reuters "In a move welcomed by Israel, a majority o... more »
Alice Rivlin Reminiscences
I discussed the late Alice Rivlin here and here. Here are one personal reminiscence about Alice Rivlin and one thought about a 1993 or 1994 Wall Street Journal op/ed she wrote. At the December 1988 American Economic Association Meetings, Alice was on a panel with Martin Feldstein and Mike Boskin. The chair was Joe Stiglitz […] The post Alice Rivlin Reminiscences appeared first on Econlib.
ISIS launches big attacks against Syrian Army troops in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched several attacks against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) this weekend, targeting their positions inside the Homs and Deir Ezzor governorates. ISIS began their attacks on Saturday by striking a Syrian Arab Army post in the Al-Sawanah area near the phophate mines. According to a military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese military gets new high-precision sniper rifle
China unveiled on Sunday details of its first homemade high-precision sniper rifle, a weapon that could replace the old rifle that has served the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for more than 20 years. Capable of firing 7.62 millimeter rifle rounds with an effective range of 800 meters, the weapon has a full length of 1,150 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US warns airliners of ‘misidentification’ risk if they fly over Persian Gulf
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – U.S. diplomats recently warned commericial airliners of being ‘misidentified’ by the American forces if they were to fly over the Persian Gulf during these turbulent times. The warning was allegedly relayed via the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), who has also asked airliners to be careful when flying over this region. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army storms key town in northeast Latakia as HTS claims chlorine gas attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new attack to capture the key town of Kabani in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. Led by the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army began their assault by launching a flurry of missiles and artillery shells towards the positions of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels send large convoy of reinforcements to retake lost areas in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed Euphrates Shield operation room sent a large number of reinforcements to the Hama-Idlib axis, today, as they look to retake all of the areas that were lost to the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). According to a report from northwestern Syria, the Euphrates Shield forces were redeployed from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian ballistic missile launchers in Iraq, Syria aimed at Israel: Iraqi official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The leader of Iraq’s National Coalition, Ayad Allawi, stated this past weekend that an Israeli intelligence agency provided the U.S. with photos of Iranian ballistic missile launchers aimed at Israel. During his interview with Al-Sharqiya TV, Allawi said Iranian ballistic launchers in Syria (area not specified) and Iraq (Basra) were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Powerful explosion rocks Israeli military base near Tel Aviv: video
The fire broke out at a medical warehouse at the Tel HaShomer military base in central Israel, an IDF spokesperson said, as quoted by The Jerusalem Post. According to local media reports, the fire began after a set of explosions. בסיס צהל תל השומר, הערב. ללא נפגעים. pic.twitter.com/QVKZhidRC7 — Or Heller אור הלר (@OrHeller) May 17, 2019 The IDF’s spokesman added that firefighters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army struggles to capture key town in northeastern Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) attempted to enter the key town of Kabani in northeastern Latakia on Saturday, a source told Al-Masdar News this morning. According to the military source, the Syrian Arab Army’s 4th Armored Division, alongside the Republican Guard, attempted to crack Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s lines at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch the Syrian Army capture a strategic area in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – A new video released on saturday showed the Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger Forces seizing the strategic Huwayz area in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. In the video, the Tiger Forces can be seen breaking through the jihadist lines in Huwayz, resulting in the eventual capture of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi forces are ready to respond to Iran with ‘full force and determination’: FM
Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia made an announcement on Sunday amid recent tensions with Iran that they do not want war in the region, but stand ready to respond with “full force and determination”. “Saudi Arabia does not want a war in the region, does not seek it and will do everything in its power […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels attempt to attack Russian airbase in western Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate attempted to attack the Russian Hmeimim Airbase on Saturday, a Syrian military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the jihadist rebels attempted to attack the Hmeimim Airbase using their long-range missiles; however, they were unsuccessful. The Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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