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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

23 May - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 3

10 pm MDT



Yes, that explains a lot

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
Scott Adams has been poking fun at the business world in his Dilbert comic strip for decades, but he never seems to get stale. He hit one out of the park yesterday. Click the image to see a larger version at the comic's Web site. Sadly, I never came up with any excuse that original . . . Peter

Links 5/23/19

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Marijuana executives offer strategies and insights on salaries and recruitment

Kate Lavin at Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Salaries and benefits are tools to recruit top talent that will facilitate your company’s success, as well as barometers of your company’s health and culture. Marijuana Business Magazine spoke with executives from four cannabis companies that have made top-places-to-work lists and asked them about salaries and recruitment. Here’s what they said: Eunice Kim Title: Vice […] Marijuana executives offer strategies and insights on salaries and recruitment is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Weekly Deal Watch: Cultivation and retail continues to dominate M&A cannabis activity

Maggie Cowee at Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
The cannabis cultivation and retail sector has become increasingly crowded and competitive, but successful operators can still make themselves attractive acquisition targets. Weekly Deal Watch: Cultivation and retail continues to dominate M&A cannabis activity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Exclusive: How cannabis industry CEO salaries compare with mainstream counterparts

Kate Lavin at Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
While CEOs in all industries are typically among a company’s top earners, salaries for cannabis CEOs trend higher than those in mainstream industries, including agriculture. Exclusive: How cannabis industry CEO salaries compare with mainstream counterparts is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Bringing the Bang: These Are the Best Shotguns on the Planet

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Here is our roundup. Semi-auto shotguns are the upgraded version of the pump-action shotguns we all know and love. They are prized for their quick firepower and reduction in recoil. *For anyone who has shot a semi-auto shotgun you’ll know why.* They feel great to shoot. Emptying out a few cartridges in quick succession is a great way to unwind after a long day. Semi-autos aren’t necessarily as reliable as pump-action shotguns, however, their main advantage is reduced recoil and a *very* fast rate of fire. If you’re not a big person, a semi-auto sho... more »

These Are The Best Pistol Caliber Guns Out There

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Pinterest] What would you choose? *The EVO3 carbine has an overall length of thirty-four inches and features a metal receiver with a fiber-reinforced polymer exterior. It features ambidextrous controls. The barrel is 16.2 inches, cold hammer forged and is factory installed with a compensating muzzle break or faux suppressor. The ½-28 threads allow user installation of a third-party muzzle brake, compensator or suppressor. CZ’s pistol caliber carbine has a MLOK-compatible handguard for attaching weapon accessories, including lights and... more »

Russia and America Are Taking Turns Probing Each Other’s Air Space

David Axe at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * F-22 fighters and Russian bombers are getting close. What could go wrong? Six Russian Tu-95 heavy bombers and several Russian Su-35 fighters probed U.S. air-defenses on May 20 and May 21, 2019, prolonging a period of aerial tension between the Moscow and Washington. U.S. Air Force F-22 stealth fighters and supporting aircraft on both days peacefully intercepted the Russian planes. “The Russian bombers and fighters remained in international airspace and at no time did the aircraft enter United States or Canadian sovereign airspace,” North American Aerosp... more »

Presidential wannabe’s climate Christmas tree

Peter Murphy at CFACT - 17 hours ago
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee wants to be President of the United States so he can increase climate spending by $9 trillion (that’s “t”) by 2030. The post Presidential wannabe’s climate Christmas tree appeared first on CFACT.

US-Japan trade talks hit pothole on auto duties

bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
23-May-2019 Trump's threat to raise tariffs 25% looms over the negotiations.

Why Can't Johnny Think? Global IQ Rates Dropping.

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Note: Time to bring back Jocko Homo and DEVO - which stood for de-evolution. Happening right under our injection sites.... Are we not men? By Anne Dachel Thanks to a friend who passed this on to me, we have some...more »

NORWICH Councillors Turn To 3-Year Olds To Advance Their Climate Change Agenda

Jamie Spry at Climatism - 18 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? h/t A Norwich Tory ? It was bad enough listening to a 16-year old lecturing us on climate change, but now they are even indulging babies! ? ? A team of mini activists have been quizzing councillors and suggesting ways…

Six Brazilian Tourists Found Dead in Chile Apartment

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By Newsfeed/AP RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Six Brazilian tourists were found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday inside an old apartment where they were staying in central Santiago. Authorities said police were alerted by the Brazilian Embassy, which had been called by one of the victims when she became ill. When officers entered the […] The post Six Brazilian Tourists Found Dead in Chile Apartment appeared first on The Rio Times.

The President’s Gun Decree Will Only Make Brazil More Lethal

Scott Salmon at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
Column by Scott Salmon RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is a country plagued by endemic gun violence; shootings and firearm deaths are a daily occurrence in almost all its cities. So it was astonishing this month to witness a Presidential decree that more – and more lethal – arms and ammunition be made available […] The post The President’s Gun Decree Will Only Make Brazil More Lethal appeared first on The Rio Times.

Total Number of Rented Homes Increases by 5.3 percent in Brazil

Lise Alves at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
[image: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Brazil News, Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Barra da Tijuca, Real Estate, Moody’s Credit Ratings, Cities, Brazilian Cities] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Of the 71 million households in Brazil in 2018, 12.9 million were rented, according to the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics). The data, released on Wednesday, May 22nd, in the National Continuous Household Sample Survey (PNAD), shows an increase of 5.3 percent of […] The post Total Number of Rented Homes Increases by 5.3 percent in Brazil appeared first on The ... more »

Bolsonaro Withdraws From Demonstration and Urges Ministers to Adopt his Stance

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro decided not to participate in Sunday’s demonstrations in defense of the government and instructed his ministers not to attend, Otávio Rêgo Barros, spokesman for the presidency, told Reuters on Tuesday. Initially, the president considered attending the event organized by supporters to oppose protests on […] The post Bolsonaro Withdraws From Demonstration and Urges Ministers to Adopt his Stance appeared first on The Rio Times.

Russian Air Force unleashes hell over Kafr Naboudeh

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force unleashed a massive assault over the key town of Kafr Naboudeh in northwestern Hama last night, a military source in the Hama Governorate told Al-Masdar News this morning. Led by their Sukhoi jets, the Russian Air Force repeatedly struck the jihadist defenses inside of Kafr Naboudeh, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iran allegedly transfers S-300 system to Persian Gulf amid tensions with US: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
A video has emerged on social media allegedly showing Iranian vehicles transporting its S-300 air defence systems and other military equipment to the coastal city of Asaluyeh in the southern province of Bushehr — an area along the Persian Gulf. The country’s military has yet to confirm or deny the redeployment of the anti-missile systems. The purported development comes amid simmering tensions with the United States, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

The Daily Brief 2019-05-21

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
This is a summary of 6 AMN articles on the following subjects: Kabani, Latakia, Syria, Houthi, Najran, Saudi, Yemen, Denmark, Russia, Homs, ISIS, Dhale, Hama, Idlib. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Yemen, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Live: Eels, Panthers kick off NRL round 11

Just In - 18 hours ago
The Panthers are in free-fall on the bottom of the NRL ladder with six straight losses — can they spring a huge upset against the Eels in Parramatta? Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

New lobster deal hits the rocks as industry rejects Government offer, scuppering proposed festival

Just In - 18 hours ago
The state's rock lobster industry turns down a deal it earlier struck with the Government to make more lobsters available at lower prices to West Australian consumers.

Second female jogger indecently assaulted in same park

Eugene Boisvert at Just In - 18 hours ago
South Australian police release CCTV footage of the moments leading up to a second woman being grabbed at from behind in a park in Adelaide's south.

Seven-year-old boy killed in double fatal on major Darwin intersection

Mitchell Abram at Just In - 18 hours ago
A seven-year-old boy and a 21-year-old father of two are killed and two others are badly injured in a two-car crash on one of Darwin's major intersections.

Norwich Councillors Discuss Climate Change With 3-Year Olds

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t A Norwich Tory It was bad enough listening to a 16-year old lecturing us on climate change, but now they are even indulging babies! A team of mini activists have been quizzing councillors and suggesting ways in which Norwich can be a more environmentally-friendly city. Around […]

AOC accomplishing a lot

Robert at Ice Age Now - 18 hours ago
Singlehandedly… Thanks to Pat Harris for this photo https://www.facebook.com/beararms/ The post AOC accomplishing a lot appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Blanche d'Alpuget on Bob Hawke's last days and the joy of their 'love of old age'

Just In - 19 hours ago
Former prime minister Bob Hawke was ready to die, his wife Blanche d'Alpuget has told 7.30 in her first interview since his death. She says he never got the chance to vote in the federal election because he did not want to do a postal vote.

Doubt over last WA live sheep export before summer closure

Belinda Varischetti, Joanna Prendergast And Tyne Logan at Just In - 19 hours ago
A consignment of 56,000 head of sheep due to be shipped on Saturday to the Middle East is in doubt due to a last minute, 700-page submission against the voyage by Animals Australia.

Trapped driver freed after forklift flips in West Melbourne

Just In - 19 hours ago
A forklift driver is freed during a complex and delicate rescue mission in West Melbourne after the forklift flipped, leaving the driver trapped in the cabin about four metres off the ground.

Showdown: Glock's 26 vs. Smith & Wesson's Shield M2.0 (Who Wins?)

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * We have ideas. A couple days ago my father-in-law and I met with one of his old friends at his personal shooting range. He showed us his collection — among which is a Chinese-made AK-47 clone (the brand is called Norinco), a Rock Island Armory 1911-style pistol chambered in .22 TCM, a Glock 26 Gen4 and an obscure semi-auto pistol that looked so beaten up I didn’t bother checking it out. What caught my attention was his newest acquisition: a subcompact S&W M&P9 , which he said was the second generation of the M&P line of pistols from Smith & Wesson.... more »

War in the South China Sea: How Bad It Could Get

Kerry K. Gershaneck, James E. Fanell at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kerry K. Gershaneck, James E. Fanell* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/40597819483/sizes/h/] Can it be prevented? *“Today the South China Sea is the most dangerous area in the world,” observed Gregson, a seasoned U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran. “Hostile statements and aggressive actions create dry tinder, awaiting only a spark to burst into conflagration—with unimagined consequences.” * China’s claims of South China Sea (SCS) ownership are illegal, but Beijing’s hyper-nationalistic officials increasingly encourage its forces to attack U.S. Navy... more »

SUNK: Iran's Navy Wouldn't Stand A Chance Against America In a War

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * But there might be more to the story than you think. As Washington and Tehran descend further down an escalatory spiral, the prospect of armed conflict with Iran is increasingly treated as an inevitability by its supporters. Meanwhile, *detractors *are urging the Trump administration to avoid what they see as an avertable military quagmire. Media coverage of the ongoing Iran issue has largely focused on *domestic *and *international *ramifications, but what would a war with Iran actually look like? In particular, what are Iran’s military capabiliti... more »

'Massive hike' in speeding fines to plug GST hole in SA

Just In - 19 hours ago
The South Australian Government announces increases to a raft of fees, fines and charges ahead of next month's state budget.

Geoffrey Rush offered to settle for $50,000. Instead he was awarded $2.9m

Jamie McKinnell at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Federal Court hears Geoffrey Rush will be awarded a payout of nearly $2.9 million after winning his defamation case against The Daily Telegraph, as his lawyers continue to push for an injunction to "stop the Murdoch empire from saying whatever it wants".

Melbourne police charge two men over alleged abductions, sexual assaults from 1980s

Just In - 19 hours ago
The charges relate to two incidents where female victims were allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted in Melbourne more than 30 years ago.

Man trapped in forklift after it flips in West Melbourne

Just In - 19 hours ago
A worker is left trapped four metres above the ground inside a forklift after it flips onto its end in West Melbourne.

Community wins over controversial chicken farm after seven-year battle

Larissa Romensky And Beth Gibson at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Central Victorian community of Baringhup finally sees the end to a seven-year battle to stop the development of major chicken farm.

'India wins yet again': PM Modi stuns opposition with massive election win

Just In - 19 hours ago
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi sweeps to a huge election victory, on course to increase his majority and give his party the mandate to pursue business-friendly policies that put Hindus first and take a hard line on national security.

Is Theresa May Finally Over?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
Is the bell finally tolling for Theresa May?

FAA Won’t Say When Boeing 737 Max Might Fly Again; Foreign Regulators Uppity

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 20 hours ago
The FAA is a big casualty of the Boeing 737 Max debacle.

Margaret Sanger — Rolling Over in Her Grave

Planned Parenthood’s founder targeted black and urban communities to control “human weeds.” ~ Willie Richardson ~ Twenty-five members of the Alabama State Senate recently voted to pass the nation’s most restrictive abortion bill. All 25 of the senators to vote “yes” on the bill were Republicans. Last week, the state’s Republican female governor, Kay […]

Trump Is NOT ‘Starting a Trade War’ With China

For the record, the U.S. has been the target of a very costly and perilous trade war with China for decades. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one […]

Australia’s Election Shock Shows The Perils Of Moralizing Climate Change

By Adam Brickley ~ Heading into last Saturday’s election in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was a dead man walking. Polls showed the left-wing Labor Party pulling away from his conservative Liberal-National Coalition in what newspapers across the globe were calling “The Climate Change Election.” Polls were being thrown around showing that more and more […]

Thousands Take to the Streets of Switzerland, March Against Bayer While Demanding Shift to Sustainable Agriculture

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 20 hours ago
This past Saturday, demonstrators took to the streets of Switzerland’s third-largest city to protest against one of the world’s most notorious chemical and GMO giants: Bayer, which also became the parent company of Monsanto in 2018. While the German agrochemical giant hasn’t faced nearly the same type of backlash as Monsanto itself, which was the subject of several March Against Monsanto events that drew hundreds of thousands of marchers across the world, it’s clear that a new movement is slowly forming. A recent $2 billion decision in favor of a cancer-stricken California coupl... more »

The Healing Power of Red Light Therapy for Chemotherapy Patients and Everyday Health Problems

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 20 hours ago
Chemotherapy patients oftentimes suffer a tremendous amount from the procedure, which can lead to difficult side effects including oral mucositis, an extrordinarily painful and common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation. But one relatively new treatment may hold a world of promise for chemotherapy patients — red light therapy, which is becoming popular among holistic health practitioners and avant garde holistic health nuts worldwide. According to a two-year clinical trial the technology, which NASA originally developed for plant growth experiments on space shuttle missions,... more »

Spanish Frigate Peels Off From US Carrier Group Over Iran Conflict Fears

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
With the war drums been sounded it is obvious that countries must pay attention and a simple withdrawal of services will change nothing, but put you in position to act instead of react. We know also that all this drumming is just that and so far on the same plane as all the noise presented over the past two years. Iran is being hurt by Sanctions once again just as China is been hurt by tariffs. That pressure takes time. In the meantime, assets are in place to exploit opportunity. . *Spanish Frigate Peels Off From US Carrier Group Over Iran Conflict Fears * *by Tyler Durden* ... more »

The Chernobyl Disaster May Have Also Built a Paradise

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
Not quite. but we do have natural recovery and an human free biome. That may actually be not so good as active human activity constantly disturbs the environment producing an element of greater fluctuation. It is still a large tract that can sustain actual populations that can remain viable. We do need these in a lot of districts mostly to correctly preserve the hydraulic cycle. Little is said about radioactivity exposure now for essentially passive use. Disturbing the soil may well bite you, but passing through may well be safe enough. ... * The Chernobyl Disaster May Hav...more »

Can CBD Really Do All That?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
Likely yes and it is turning out to be huge. The indicators were there the moment we started looking at this now years ago. now the quality of work is steadily rising and we are confirming those indications and discovering actual useful therapies. The improvement for epilepsy is huge. Just getting these folks off the other junk is a huge improvement by itself and CBD appears to induce healing. I do not think that any of this will actually cure brain damage, but alleviating the damage and perhaps reducing inflammation all helps make their lives livable. That may be good enough...more »

This South African Lubricant Slides WD-40 to the Curb

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
Worthwhile knowing about. Heavier than water allows use in heavy water situations where anything else would quickly be removed and suffer easy water penetration This could be excellent for treating weapons before storage to eliminate rust development which will happen even under oiled hardware. all good. *This South African Lubricant Slides WD-40 to the Curb* *By Nick Dall* * https://www.ozy.com/good-sht/this-south-african-lubricant-slides-wd-40-to-the-curb/93161* *South Africans became hooked on Q20. They quickly discovered far more than 20 uses for the contents of the sky-... more »

Senate Committee Approves Bill that Criminalizes Homophobia

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Wednesday May 22nd, the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) approved a bill establishing penalties for discrimination or prejudice based on gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The proposal criminalizing homophobia promotes changes in legislation dealing crimes resulting from prejudice on race, color, ethnicity, religion, or […] The post Senate Committee Approves Bill that Criminalizes Homophobia appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Black Population Increases by 32 Percent in Seven Years

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In 2018, Brazil counted 19.2 million people who declared themselves black – 4.7 million more than in 2012, representing a 32.2 percent increase in the period, according to a survey published this Wednesday, 22nd, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). “We do […] The post Brazil’s Black Population Increases by 32 Percent in Seven Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

Senate Authorizes Foreign Airlines to Operate Domestic Flights in Brazil

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s Senate on Wednesday passed legislation allowing foreign-controlled airlines to operate domestic flights, opening up Latin America’s largest air travel market after years of debate. The measure passed Brazil’s Senate on Wednesday following approval by the lower chamber on Tuesday. Because Congress added a provision barring airlines from […] The post Senate Authorizes Foreign Airlines to Operate Domestic Flights in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* I thought I'd offer tonight's meme because I think it's good to know a little something about the cretins who vote to take away a woman's right to choose. Tennessee's Rep. Scott DesJarlais is your classic, typical hypocritical republican these days. We've all heard of Missouri's Todd Aiken, the "If it's a legitimate rape" guy, a former member of the House Of Representatives that the Republican Party proudly put up as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012. And, Alabama seems to have a whole mob of state legislators who, judging by their legislative handiwork, don't thin... more »

China Declares A “People’s War” On The US Economy

ORIENTAL REVIEW at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
Judging by the reaction of official Chinese media outlets, Beijing is expecting neither a speedy nor a peaceful resolution to its economic conflict with Washington. Even America has noticed a change in tone to Beijing’s official media position: “China vows ‘people’s war’ as trade fight takes nationalist turn”, writes the […]

Two-Thirds Of Democrats Turn To AOC For Their Climate Science

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 21 hours ago
67% of Democrats Think U.S. Has 12 Years to Fight Global Warming – Or Else – Rasmussen Reports®

#Bond actor Roger Moore: a life in pictures

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2017/may/23/bond-actor-roger-moore-a-life-in-pictures?CMP=fb_gu Advertisements

#Bond actor Roger Moore: a life in pictures

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2017/may/23/bond-actor-roger-moore-a-life-in-pictures?CMP=fb_gu

#Bond actor Roger Moore: a life in pictures

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2017/may/23/bond-actor-roger-moore-a-life-in-pictures?CMP=fb_gu

TOXIC FOOD is killing humanity: One-fifth of global deaths now linked to processed junk food and toxic ingredients.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-25-toxic-food-is-killing-humanity-one-fifth-of-global-deaths-now-linked-to-processed-junk-food-and-toxic-ingredients.html

7 Superfoods to Boost Immunity

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.curewithearth.com/post/7-superfoods-to-boost-immunity

Want More Easy Protein? Go Eat a Bug

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20181206/want-more-easy-protein-go-eat-a-bug?ecd=soc_fb_190426_cons_news_bugalternativeprotein&linkId=100000005994026

We’re Not #Gluten Intolerant, We’re

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/were-not-gluten-intolerant-were-glyphosate-intolerant/

FDA Clears First Anticoagulant for Pediatric Patients With VTE or PE

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.dicardiology.com/product/fda-clears-first-anticoagulant-pediatric-patients-vte-or-pe

Exposed: Soviet cover-up of nuclear fallout worse than Chernobyl.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2125202-exposed-soviet-cover-up-of-nuclear-fallout-worse-than-chernobyl/?utm_medium=SOC&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1558514916

Third Gene-Hacked Baby’s Impending Birth Has Scientists Scrambling

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
https://futurism.com/the-byte/gene-hacked-baby-birth

US Diplomacy Sours in Southeast Asia

Land Destroyer at Land Destroyer - 21 hours ago
*May 23, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Under the cover of "security threats" and promoting "democracy," Washington has increased the frequency and amplitude of threats and pressure aimed at China's partners around the world and specifically in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian Kingdom of Thailand, still erroneously pegged by some as an ally of the US, has long since pivoted away from its Cold War alliances and has invested deeply in building economic, political and even military ties with Beijing. So acute is this pivot that it has prompted heated commentary in response from a... more »

US Diplomacy Sours in Southeast Asia

Land Destroyer at Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 21 hours ago
*May 23, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Under the cover of "security threats" and promoting "democracy," Washington has increased the frequency and amplitude of threats and pressure aimed at China's partners around the world and specifically in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian Kingdom of Thailand, still erroneously pegged by some as an ally of the US, has long since pivoted away from its Cold War alliances and has invested deeply in building economic, political and even military ties with Beijing. So acute is this pivot that it has prompted heated commentary in response from a... more »

BBC comedy

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 21 hours ago
Good grief, this looks excruciating, but the BBC seems to be very proud of it: 🥋🇷🇺 Britain's newest chat show host - please welcome Vladimir Putin to @BBCTwo pilot #TonightWithVladimirPutin: https://t.co/DVY8uVOWSM pic.twitter.com/ifgw0s0kWB — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 21, 2019 Comments definitely could be going better. Mark Seddon of the *FT* has tweeted: Pity the poor BBC reporters in Russia who are going to have all sorts of shit thrown at them because of this morbidly unfunny garbage.

Don’t Miss the Memo on Climate Change

Hifast at Climate Collections - 21 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: Marlo Lewis, Jr. provides a web memo entitled A Policy Maker’s Guide to Climate Change Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Here are five things you need to know: 1. Climate change is not a “planetary emergency.” 2. The climate catastrophe narrative is concocted out of overheated climate models, inflated…

Are you wealthy enough to believe in Climate Change?

Hifast at Climate Collections - 21 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: Some insights from an article by Adam Brickley in the Daily Signal Australia’s Election Shock Shows the Perils of Moralizing Climate Change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. One post-mortem on the election from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation pointed out the wealth issue thusly: In [Warringah’s] case and in other…

"We"

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 21 hours ago
(h/t MB) Last night's *Newsnight *also contained another non-impartial gem from Emily Maitlis. During the closing panel discussion she said *this*: What is extraordinary, and when you look at the kind of candidates that are coming through, is at one point, and it was only about two months ago, no deal was the position of a very small, what we thought of an extreme placing. I don't know whether, dare I say, the Overton window has shifted, but now no deal seems to be more acceptable, more people are including it in their options, right?

"Do you believe that democracy should trump everything else?"

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 21 hours ago
Do you remember last November when Emily Maitlis interrupted the *Guardian*'s Afua Hirsch to ask the staggering question/make the staggering point: I'm going to say something really unpopular, which is that we keep on talking about, you know, the problem with democracy and the problem with the deficit, but at what point you to say, actually, democracy is not as important as the future economy and stability and prosperity of the country right now? Well, she was pursuing that very point again with Lord Sacks on last night's *Newsnight*: *Lord Sacks*: Don't forget Churchill won the ... more »

World War II Fact: Hitler Tried to Sink Mussolini's Battleship Fleet

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: By unattributed, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20271477] "The Luftwaffe dispatched a group of six Dornier Do 217 bombers armed with the Fritz X glider bomb, one of the earliest precision-guided weapons." *Roma had a very short range, although this was of little concern in the Mediterranean. All in all, Roma and its sisters were probably the least capable of the world’s final generation of fast battleships, with the likely exception of Bismarck and Tirpitz. Nevertheless, they were useful ships, and in bat... more »

Take a Look at the Glock 43 Gun: Does It Match the Hype?

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Here is what we found. Was there ever a more anticipated product in the Glock lineup than the *Glock 43*? Probably not. When the Glock 42 .380 ACP was released, it certainly pleased many people, but at the same time, others strongly felt that it should have been chambered for the more powerful 9mm round. After all, Glock had never released a single stack 9mm up until that point, and if you wanted a 9mm Glock for concealed carry your best options really were limited to the Glock 19 and 26, both of which are bulkier due to their double stacked magazin... more »

Israel Might Just Have the Best Version of the F-35

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski)] Thanks to some amazing upgrades. *There already exist methods for detecting stealth fighters, including long-range infrared sensors, electromagnetic sensors, and low bandwidth radars (though all have significant limitations), and more exotic technologies such as quantum radar are also under development.* On May 22, Israeli Air Force commander Amikam Norkin announced that its F-35I stealth fighters had flown on two combat missions on “different fronts,” showing as proof a photograph of... more »

'Holding it for a mate': Cocaine stash hidden under man's bed worth $3 million, police say

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 22 hours ago
A cocaine haul discovered at a Canberra home earlier this month is revealed to be worth $3 million, the largest in the territory's history, according to police.

One in every 33 people in Northern Territory seeks treatment for alcohol problems

Kate Ashton at Just In - 22 hours ago
Between 6,000 and 8,000 people sought treatment for alcohol problems in the Northern Territory in 2016/2017, a first-of-its-kind study shows.

Missed the Tassie budget? We've got you covered. Here are the winners and losers

David Robertson at Just In - 22 hours ago
It's a budget being touted as all about "maintaining the momentum in Tasmania and investing for growth". Find out what Peter Gutwein's 2019 Budget means for you.

'The biggest event we've seen': Meteor landed in ocean 400km off Adelaide

Camron Slessor at Just In - 22 hours ago
A fireball that could be seen soaring across the Australian sky on Tuesday night is believed to have landed in the ocean, about 400 kilometres south of Adelaide.

I thought I understood politics but I was trapped in a social media echo chamber

Just In - 22 hours ago
My formative years were spent in a progressive bubble but for me it is simply home: the only political environment I have ever been part of. The election result has been an important wake-up call, writes Ava Kalinauskas.

Why the Boomers' best-ever squad may still struggle at World Cup

Just In - 22 hours ago
Australia has named its squad for this year's men's Basketball World Cup. It is brimming with talent and NBA stars, and yet there are still a number of obstacles in the way of Cup glory.

'Golden age squandered': Tasmania to go into net debt for first time in 15 years

Alexandra Humphries at Just In - 22 hours ago
Tasmania's Treasurer says he has made a tough decision in the 2019 Budget, choosing to go into net debt instead of cutting infrastructure spending.

'Oh, the ghost guy': Why Kyoto police aren't buying Aussie's excuse for graffiti

Jake Sturmer at Just In - 22 hours ago
Japanese authorities say a 23-year-old Australian man arrested for defacing a Government sign in the ancient city of Kyoto defended the graffiti as art.

Concerns over Charles Sturt University spending and credibility

Melinda Hayter at Just In - 22 hours ago
Concerns are raised about Charles Sturt University's spending priorities and credibility after a number of conditions were attached to the facility's registration.

Driver's life put at risk after thieves remove wheel nuts during Elizabeth break-ins

Just In - 22 hours ago
Thieves risk the life of a driver and other road users after steeling the wheel nuts from a car during a spate of car break-ins in Adelaide's north.

Man charged over alleged hit-and-run that killed two

Ellie Sibson at Just In - 22 hours ago
A man is charged with two counts of manslaughter after allegedly losing control of his speeding BMW on a major Brisbane road and causing a seven-vehicle crash that killed two people.

How the cookie mumbles

nonnie9999 at How the cookie mumbles – HYSTERICAL RAISINS - 22 hours ago
From BUSINESS INSIDER: Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson downplayed his “REO” gaffe during a congressional hearing on Tuesday and claimed the incident was attributed to partisan attempts “to ridicule people.” “We throw around acronyms all the time, particularly in government,” Carson said in an interview with The Hill. “And you don’t really even think about what … Continue reading How the cookie mumbles

Natural Treatment Remedies for Weakness

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Do you feel like you lack muscle strength? Do you feel like you need to make an extra effort to move your arms or legs? These symptoms are signs of weakness. Sometimes, weakness goes with fatigue. The two together make getting through your day very difficult. But you are not alone. Weakness is one of … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Weakness" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Weakness appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Varicose Veins

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Varicose veins are enlarged veins, often twisted, near the surface of the skin. They are most common in women, and often on the legs and ankles. Varicose veins aren’t dangerous, although they can cause pain and discomfort in some people. They are typically a cosmetic issue. Some women feel they are unsightly and want to … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Varicose Veins" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Varicose Veins appeared first on TDW .

Natural Treatment Remedies for Swollen Ankles

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
As a cardiologist, swollen ankles and legs are a common complaint in my office. People may come into my office with swollen ankles, but they don’t leave with them. We provide solutions. Swollen ankles are usually not a cause for concern, especially if you’ve been standing or walking for long periods. But feet or ankles that … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Swollen Ankles" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Swollen Ankles appeared first on TDW .

Natural Treatment Remedies for Palpitations

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Does your heart race, skip, or do flip-flops? As a cardiologist, I have consulted to thousands with this complaint, often labeled as palpitations. You can feel these heart palpitations in your throat, chest and neck too. Sometimes, they are dangerous. Most of the time they are not. Palpitations can be a sign of heart disease. … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Palpitations" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Palpitations appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Osteoporosis

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Your bones are like other parts of your body – alive and constantly growing. Some bone cells dissolve and some grow to replace them in a process called remodeling. Osteoporosis is a thinning of the bones and for people with this condition, bone loss outpaces the growth of new bone. This causes bones to become … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Osteoporosis" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Osteoporosis appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Numbness and Tingling

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Feet feel numb? Fingers tingling? If so, you are not alone. This is a common complaint, and it’s one that can be addressed with the right attention and care. Numbness can cause you to lose feeling in parts of your body. It may cause you to feel tingly all over, like you are being pricked … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Numbness and Tingling" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Numbness and Tingling appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Memory Loss

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Memory loss affects millions of people. Whether it is you or a loved one, the emotional and physical impact of memory loss, often called dementia, is tremendous. It might be occasional forgetfulness or loss of short-term memory but if it interferes with daily life, it can be quite frustrating. The good news is, you can … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Memory Loss" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Memory Loss appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Low Libido

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
You are not alone. Lots of people suffer from low libido. Men and women. There are many causes of a low sex drive and – best of all – there are many natural ways to cure it. What Causes Low Libido? Physical and psychological factors can cause a low sex drive. Sometimes it’s both. Science … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Low Libido" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Low Libido appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Irritable Bowel

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a recently recognized diagnosis that doesn’t get the respect from mainstream doctors. Lacking the inflammation of disorders such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, IBS is none-the-less very common and very uncomfortable. Symptoms include a vague abdominal discomfort and constipation, diarrhea, or alternations between the two. Millions are suffering, but there … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Irritable Bowel" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Irritable Bowel appeared first on TDW.

Natural Treatment Remedies for Insomnia

admin at TDW - 22 hours ago
Poor sleep, known as insomnia, affects millions of people. It’s a sleep disorder with a variety of symptoms. All are characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. Insomnia can be classified in two ways: Primary means there are sleep problems not associated with any other symptom. Secondary means that another health condition or substance is … Continue reading "Natural Treatment Remedies for Insomnia" The post Natural Treatment Remedies for Insomnia appeared first on TDW.

"Economic Market Snapshot 5/22/19"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
• Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 5/22/19” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/

Brazil’s Natura Creates World’s Fourth-Largest Beauty Products Group

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Newsfeed RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian cosmetics maker Natura announced yesterday that it is buying Avon Products in an all-stock deal that is valued at $3.7 billion, in a move that would create the world’s fourth-largest group of beauty products. Shareholders of both companies would have to approve the deal. As part […] The post Brazil’s Natura Creates World’s Fourth-Largest Beauty Products Group appeared first on The Rio Times.

Refugee Group Banda Bomoko to Play Free Concert in São Paulo this Saturday

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Saturday, May 25th, at 4 PM Banda Bomoko will be playing a free concert at São Paulo’s Sesc Presidente Prudente center. The band is comprised of refugees from Angola and the Congo who – with help from Adriana Queiroz, director of Infância sem Fronteiras […] The post Refugee Group Banda Bomoko to Play Free Concert in São Paulo this Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 23, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Rio Madness Boat Party @ New Mariuzinn Copacabana (Copacabana) – If you like partying in unusual places, then why not climb aboard the Rio Madness Boat Party at Copacabana’s […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 23, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 23, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Manacá (Bixiga) – The all-female forró group Manacá performs tonight at Toca da Capivara. They will be celebrating Manacá’s very first anniversary with lively forró music until midnight. […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, May 23, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

CDC declares outbreak over; danger of infections from tuna continues

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Public health officials continue to warn about food poisoning dangers in association with raw tuna served as sushi in the wake of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections. “This outbreak appears to be over, but recalled frozen tuna may still be in freezers. People could get sick if restaurants and retailers who are unaware... Continue Reading

Meat, pet food declared unfit to eat as English company’s violations continue

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Birmingham Halal Abattoir has recalled meat and pet food because it may be unfit for human and pet consumption. Some of the products do not meet food and feed safety requirements so are unsafe to eat or be fed to pets. Meat and pet food from four product lines that should have been removed from... Continue Reading

Listeria test results prompts recall of microgreens

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Canadian officials are warning the public to avoid eating certain microgreens because they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In a recall notice posted May 22, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported that Pousses et Cie brand “Mix Spicy Microgreens” that were distributed in Quebec were flagged after government test results showed they could be... Continue Reading

Mixed picture for foodborne illnesses in Scotland

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Shigella and norovirus increased but Listeria, Hepatitis A and E declined last year, according to gastrointestinal surveillance reports published by Health Protection Scotland (HPS). In 2018, there were 115 reports of Shigella infections in Scotland. The most common species identified was Shigella sonnei with 77 patients infected. This is an increase compared with the 38... Continue Reading

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

The neglected promise of Marawi Rehabilitation

Bianca Ysabelle Franco at New Mandala - 23 hours ago
Two years on since Marawi's siege and the city remains in ruin. Will locals ever be able to return? The post The neglected promise of Marawi Rehabilitation appeared first on New Mandala.

As a GMO Stunt, Professor Tasted Pesticide and Gave it To Students

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 23 hours ago
It is safe to say that no one in their right mind would intentionally think to taste pesticides. The dangers and health risks associated with simply using pesticides are very real. They are full of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and toxic chemicals. However, at a recent Cornell University undergraduate seminar titled: “Biotechnology Is Helping Resource […] The post As a GMO Stunt, Professor Tasted Pesticide and Gave it To Students appeared first on Health Nut News.

May 23rd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #854

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Thursday May 23rd – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

Student who stabbed classmate found not guilty due to mental incompetence

Claire Campbell at Just In - 23 hours ago
A student who stabbed a classmate at Renmark High School in South Australia's Riverland is found not guilty on the grounds of mental incompetence.

Minns's tilt at NSW Labor leadership enrages unions

Jessica Kidd at Just In - 23 hours ago
The member for Kogarah has pledged a "fresh approach" to Labor policies, but unions say his views are "unacceptable" — he may also struggle to win over the party's rank-and-file members.

'Exceptional' case may see mother who murdered baby daughter spared life in jail

Joanna Menagh at Just In - 23 hours ago
Cassandra Rose Doohan, 20, pleads guilty to murdering her baby daughter at the family's home in WA's South West, with her lawyer arguing for a reduced jail term for what he described as an "exceptional" case.

Tarantino snaps at reporter over question about Margot Robbie's role in new film

Just In - 23 hours ago
The director was asked why the Australian actress did not get more dialogue in Once Upon A Time In ... Hollywood, Tarantino's new film, in which Robbie plays murdered actress Sharon Tate.

Documenting the Train Wreck: Atmospheric CO2 Is Now Higher Than Ever in Human History, and Rising

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
CO2 levels have crossed a threshold that ought to be causing alarms, yet the finding was just another news story. What can be done to cut through the climage complacency?

RWB ~ Running While Black

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
*-by Tracy B Ann* Isn’t easy. There is colour in politics-- green and white. Green is the colour of money and white is the colour of skin, the preferred colour of the skin of the recipients of the green. The people giving the money like to give to people who look like them, and white men have most of the money here in the U.S. If you’re Black and running for political office you're going to have difficulty getting money from those donors. You’ll have to be twice as good and work twice as hard to get the same money a white candidate would have offered to them. Entitled pseudo-pun...more »

Water, Oceans and Wildlife Subcommittee Hearing; Climate Realists Speak to Congress

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 1 day ago
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It is my mother’s strength that gives me my backbone

El Jones at Halifax Examiner - 1 day ago
In my favourite entry in my baby book, my mother writes: El is very stubborn. If you say the sky is blue, she will tell you it’s green. But she’s very sensitive, really. She can’t bear to hear stories where anyone gets hurt. When the witch gets put in the oven, she cries. I smile […]

Health Authority opens the door a crack

Jennifer Henderson at Halifax Examiner - 1 day ago
For the first time since the McNeil government dismantled nine regional health authorities and created one provincial agency to run hospitals four and a half years ago, the Nova Scotia Health Authority opened a portion of one of its Board meetings to the public. Yesterday’s meeting took place in the town of Liverpool. Doors opened […]

The Trump Administration Wants a War With Iran

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*David Axe* *Security, * The warning signs are obvious. The White House deliberately is stoking controversy with Iran as a pretext for unnecessary military action, *according to* one right-leaning American magazine. “President Donald Trump’s national-security team has been leaking ‘intelligence’ about Iranian threats for a week now in an attempt to justify escalating tensions, including moving American air-attack assets to the Persian Gulf,” Gareth Porter wrote in *The American Conservative*. “But a closer look suggests that National Security Advisor John Bolton and other seni... more »

Coffin on Wheels: Why the Sherman Tank Was a Total Death Trap

War Is Boring at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: By U.S. ARMY CENTER OF MILITARY HISTORY - http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/7-8/7-8_22.htm, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=8496602] A World War II horror story. *Whether there was another trained tank crew to man the Sherman was more problematic. But for all of its problems, infantrymen were always happy when a Sherman arrived.* The M-4 Sherman was the workhorse medium tank of the U.S. Army and Marine Corps during World War II. It fought in every theater of operation—North Africa, the Pacific and Eu... more »

Labor/Greens cow fart bags should be deflated by voters

Editor, cairnsnews at cairnsnews.org - 1 day ago
Bob Brown, Queensland Labor and the ABC want to save the planet with these cow fart bags. Queensland has about 9 million cattle. Will Bob Brown, Bill Shorten and the Qld Deputy Premier Jackie Trad go west to fit the bags? Naturally the cattle producer would have to buy them first. There could be a […]

Remember that 48-team idea FIFA had for World Cups? They've scrapped it for Qatar

Just In - 1 day ago
FIFA once proposed expanding its World Cup to 48 teams instead of 32. But now its president has ruled the idea out for the 2022 Qatar tournament after it all got a bit too complicated.

High-profile race horse owner charged over 27kg cocaine haul

Ashleigh Raper at Just In - 1 day ago
High-profile race horse owner Damion Flower smuggled cocaine on commercial flights from South Africa with help from a baggage handler at Sydney Airport, police allege.

Lawyer accused of defrauding Stormy Daniels to pay for business, personal costs — including a Ferrari

Just In - 1 day ago
The lawyer who rose to fame representing the porn star in her legal battles over an affair with US President Donald Trump is charged with defrauding the adult actress of $436,000 to cover the cost of employees, hotels, and his luxury car.

Boutique vineyards face uncertainty as premier winemaker goes into voluntary administration

Jessica Hayes at Just In - 1 day ago
A premier Tasmanian wine and cider maker, which manages production for a quarter of the state's wine brands, enters voluntary administration, sparking uncertainty for up to 30 boutique vineyards and orchard owners.

Alleged senior gang member arrested at Canberra worksite after drug raids

Elizabeth Byrne at Just In - 1 day ago
A man allegedly linked to the Comancheros bikie gang faces serious drug charges after raids on homes in Canberra and New South Wales, which saw more than $150,000 in drugs seized.

Are you wealthy enough to believe in Climate Change?

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 1 day ago
Some insights from an article by Adam Brickley in the Daily Signal Australia’s Election Shock Shows the Perils of Moralizing Climate Change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. One post-mortem on the election from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation pointed out the wealth issue thusly: In [Warringah’s] case and in other inner-city seats, support for climate […]

Something Big Is About To Happen, Time Marker Set, Barr Puts Deep State On Notice

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
X22Report Published on May 22, 2019 NK takes a shot at Biden. The [DS] is redoing the Mueller investigation because they didn’t get the obstruction charge they needed. Pelosi mentions that Trump is coverup something, think mirror. [DS] creates an IRS memo which says Trump needs to turn over his tax returns. Tillerson sneaks into …

The Fed Is Warning About A New Sub-Prime Crisis This Time It’s CLO’s And Business Debt

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Silver Report Uncut Published on May 21, 2019 The Fed has issued another warning about the U.S. Economy. I think this time it’s so people don’t say they were ignorant of the elephant in the room. Corporate debt and Sub-Prime corporate debt to boot. The Fed is warning that the full extent of the damage …

Israel’s War Criminals In Their Own Words

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Israel’s War Criminals In Their Own Words by PHILIP GIRALDI, http://www.unz.com/ Shooting unarmed Palestinian demonstrators “preserves Israeli values” Israel’s public face, sustained and propagated by a wealthy and powerful diaspora that has significant control over the media, insists that the country is the Middle East’s only true democracy, that is operates under a rule of …

Japan, UK Join US Blockade Of China: ARM Tells Staff To Stop Working With Huawei

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Japan, UK Join US Blockade Of China: ARM Tells Staff To Stop Working With Huawei by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Japan and the UK have joined the US trade clampdown on China as technology companies scramble to comply with a May 15 Executive Order signed by President Trump, which governs foreign-made telecommunications equipment deemed a national …

Mubarak: ‘The Deal of the Century Will Lead to Explosion in the Region’ — Netanyahu Requested to Resettle Palestinians in North Sinai

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Emphasis mine: Mubarak: ‘The Deal of the Century Will Lead to Explosion in the Region’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ In an interview with a Kuwaiti newspaper, former Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, discussed the “Iranian threat” to the Gulf States, the so-called “Deal of the Century” and Israel’s efforts to carve out Egyptian territory and use it establish …

Netanyahu’s Iran Dilemma: Getting Trump to Act Without Putting Israel on the Front Line

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Netanyahu’s Iran Dilemma: Getting Trump to Act Without Putting Israel on the Front Line by Amos Harel, https://www.haaretz.com/ Even if Trump’s instinct tells him it’s best to avoid war with Iran, no one can be certain of his intentions – not even Netanyahu – Amid intensive efforts to form a new government and maneuvers meant …

Jim Jordan Rips Dems’ ‘Coordinated Effort’ to Take Down Trump

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Fox News Published on May 22, 2019 Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan says there is nothing Republicans could reasonably offer to appease Democrats. #AmericasNewsroom #FoxNews end

No Wonder Obama Intel Chiefs Panicking – Trump To Declassify “Bucket 5” Russiagate Docs

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
No Wonder Obama Intel Chiefs Panicking – Trump To Declassify “Bucket 5” Russiagate Docs by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As Congressional Democrats insist on conducting post-Mueller probes into President Trump and those around him, much of the recent infighting and backpedaling we’ve seen from former Obama intel chiefs is starting to make sense. – Appearing with Fox News‘s Sean Hannity Tuesday …

‘They Do Like War’: Trump Claims US Military Industrial Complex Puts Pressure on Foreign Policy

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on May 22, 2019 US State Department says its expecting new chemical attacks by Syrian president Bashar al-Assad – and is promising a ‘quick response.’ Washington has failed to substantiate claims that earlier attacks against Syrian citizens were actually conducted by the government. This comes after Donald Trump recently claimed that he’d been …

THE GLOBAL CRISIS: Clues from Japan’s Central Bank on The Global Crisis

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
ITM Trading Streamed live 4 hours ago Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/peak-… Other important links: The Rise of Insolvent Zombie Firms https://youtu.be/6akjkfpiaug Many people think that the current fiat money regime can go on forever and point to Japan as a prime example. Afterall, their economy collapsed in the early 1990’s after decades …

Dozens of US Footwear Giants Ask Trump to Halt Tariff Hike on China

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on May 22, 2019 That’s amid the ongoing trade war with Beijing. The companies say consumers will suffer from the tariffs. Earlier Donald Trump hiked duties from 10% to 25% on 200 billion dollars’-worth of Chinese goods. Despite the moves, the President believes he will reach a new trade deal with Beijing. China, …

Violent Protesters in Indonesia Fire Missiles And Molotov Cocktails at Police

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT Published on May 22, 2019 Jakarta has descended into violent chaos with angry mobs torching cars and firing missiles and Molotov cocktails at police in post-election skirmishes. So far, six people have been confirmed dead and a further 200 injured. A reportedly 50,000-strong security force used tear gas and water cannon to quell torrents …

State test shows likely E. coli contamination in Aldi’s flour

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Some all purpose baking flour packaged for Aldi grocery stores may be contaminated with E. coli and should be not be used, according to a warning today from Rhode Island officials. The advisory came after testing by a state laboratory found E. coli in a 5-pound bag of “Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour,” according to... Continue Reading

The US Government Is Like A Bad Dad

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
There’s a house on the block where a large family lives, and it gets pretty abusive in there. The kids hardly ever get to see a doctor and there’s never enough money for them to afford decent clothes or go on holiday, and a disproportionately […]

Musical Interlude: Omar Akram, “Mirage”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
Omar Akram, “Mirage”

Albanese quotes Aretha Franklin in Labor leadership pitch as challenger pulls out of race

Jackson Gothe-Snape And Matthew Doran at Just In - 1 day ago
Labor's next leader will almost certainly be Anthony Albanese, as the last prominent contender withdraws from the race.

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