10 pm MDT
Sunday morning music
Time to ring the changes again. I decided, on a whim, to look for songs with the word "black" in their titles. I had no idea there were so many! There's certainly dozens, probably scores, and possibly hundreds of them out there. That's unmanageable: so I decided to pick eight at random that I knew, and that I'd enjoyed when they came out. (Yes, it makes me feel old to realize how many years I've accumulated since then!) I've listed them in chronological order. If you have another favorite, let us know about it in Comments, and post a link to its video on YouTube if it has on... more »
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Will Come from China — not the US
Chinese electric vehicle sales already amount to more than half of the world's total – and car makers and battery manufacturers are working hard to grow even faster
Speaking in Absolutes
By Cathy Jameson Just when I think we can breathe a little sigh of relief, attacks against our community make headlines again. I expect it more nowadays, but it’s pitiful how much corporate media despises parents in our community. Who... more »
The new Morrison ministry — who is in and who has moved
Following the Coalition's election victory, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his new ministry.
Century-long Puzzle (Dis)solved About Protein Crystals in #Asthma.
https://www.technologynetworks.com/diagnostics/news/century-long-puzzle-dissolved-about-protein-crystals-in-asthma-319813 Advertisements
Study Finds Little Benefit From Most Nutritional Supplements
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/912805?src=soc_fb_190526_mscpedt_news_mdscp_supplements&faf=1
Under the dome: Fears Pacific nuclear ‘coffin’ is leaking
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-05-dome-pacific-nuclear-coffin-leaking.html
Why Synthetic #Marijuana Is Making People Bleed From Their Eyes and Ears – What Is #K2, AKA Spice?
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19664110/what-is-synthetic-marijuana-k2-spice/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social-media
Why Mental Health Is Crucial for Men.
https://www.menshealth.com/health/a20111514/men-mental-health-awareness-month/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH
Is religion good or bad for humanity? Epic analysis delivers an answer.
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2197082-is-religion-good-or-bad-for-humanity-epic-analysis-delivers-an-answer/?utm_medium=SOC&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1558702728
Alien and I both hatched in 1979. Now I’m watching the movie, finally.
https://www.cnet.com/news/alien-movie-and-i-both-hatched-in-1979-now-im-watching-the-movie-finally/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0g&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=5cea2f00c3070b0001dca884&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
How to upgrade your economic status (according to Harvard research)
https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/how-to-upgrade-economic-status-according-to-harvard-research?utm_campaign=intl_keywee&utm_content=how-to-upgrade-economic-status-according&kwp_0=1206263&kwp_4=3835781&kwp_1=1598826
The idea that everything including chairs and tables is conscious is gaining scientific credibility
https://ideapod.com/idea-everything-including-chairs-tables-conscious-gaining-scientific-credibility/?utm_source=catalyst&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=sciencedump
Scientists Plan to #Clone Extinct Horse Using 42,000-Year-Old Blood
https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-clone-extinct-horse-42000-year-old-blood
Democracy Delayed
I regret that for the foreseeable future I will not be writing any commentary upon the state of our democracy on these pages due to personal family challenges that must be given a higher priority. This does not mean that I no longer have an ongoing and deep concern for the state of our democracy here in Canada and particularly more recently here in my home province of Ontario, the right wing mindset across much of our country seem determined to undermine and destroy many of our hard won democratic checks and balances. As with the gains we have made in that regard over the years, th... more »
Should the UK leave NATO?
Why is the UK part of this alliance that was founded in 1949? The post Should the UK leave NATO? appeared first on The Duran.
The Consequences of the US Breaking Treaties
The US withdrawal from the INF nuclear treaty being the latest and most serious example. The post The Consequences of the US Breaking Treaties appeared first on The Duran.
Global Elites Started The Russia Nonsense
Attorney General William Barr has turned the attention of the Russia probe to its origin. Who started this and why? The answer, as in all the best crime dramas, is probably hiding in plain sight. The post Global Elites Started The Russia Nonsense appeared first on The Duran.
Want an F-4 Phantom? Here Is Your Chance to Buy the Legendary Fighter.
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy - U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.7274.015, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14680397] Top Gun time. *Is this possible? * Do you have dreams of buzzing the control tower after a day of barrel-rolling and air-to-air training against those goons on the red team, and then hopping on your hog and cruising to the beach so you can douse yourself in tanning oil and play a spirited game of volleyball — while maintaining eye contact with your buddies for far too long?... more »
Eating Way Too Much Rice Almost Doomed Japan's Imperial Navy
*War Is Boring* *Security, Asia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Here's what occurred. *After the war, the Emergency Beriberi Investigative Committee investigated the disease’s devastation of Japanese ranks. Worried about the composition of the committee and fully aware of Takaki’s success, the emperor stepped in. “The army’s beriberi problem can be effectively prevented if the army provides a staple of barley and rice,” the emperor stated.* In August 1882 in Incheon Bay near Seoul, four Japanese warships were locked in a tense stand-off with two Chinese warships that had brought tro... more »
China Will Overwhelm Its Enemies With Swarms of Rocket-Armed Heli-Drones
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Be terrified. China has a history of overwhelming its enemies with sheer numbers of troops. Now, China may have a modern iteration on that tactic: swarms of tiny rocket-armed helicopter drones that will swamp enemy forces like angry bees. “China’s domestically developed helicopter drones carrying proximity explosive mortar shells, grenade launchers and machine guns can now form swarms and engage in coordinated strikes,” according to Chinese newspaper Global Times, citing a statement by the Guangdong-based Zhuhai Ziyan company, wh... more »
Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro and Heloísa Wolf tie the Knot in Rio
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro (PSL-SP) and psychologist Heloísa Wolf, from Rio Grande do Sul, were married on Saturday (25th) at an events venue in Santa Teresa, downtown Rio de Janeiro, with a ceremony for about 150 guests. President Jair Bolsonaro, the father of the fiancé, […] The post Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro and Heloísa Wolf tie the Knot in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump golfs with Abe, presents 30kg sumo trophy and downplays North Korean missile tests
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Appearing to contradict his national security adviser, US President Donald Trump downplays recent North Korean missile tests, and also says he smiled when Kim Jong-un called Joe Biden a "fool of low IQ".
Blues show faith in Nathan Cleary for State of Origin I
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Nathan Cleary retains his New South Wales State of Origin jersey for next month's series opener against Queensland, while the Blues also include five debutants in their squad.
Cowboys NRL player undergoes emergency surgery on ruptured spleen
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North Queensland centre Justin O'Neill is taken to hospital for emergency surgery after rupturing his spleen in an NRL match against the Raiders in Canberra.
Update: Strategic town of Kafr Naboudeh retaken by Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army has retaken the strategic town of Kafr Naboudeh this morning after storming the jihadist defenses a short while ago. According to a military source near the front-lines, the Syrian Army overran the jihadist defenses in Kafr Naboudeh, forcing them to retreat east towards the nearby town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army storms Kafr Naboudeh in new bid to capture town
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has launched a new assault to capture the strategic town of Kafr Naboudeh in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army began their assault by storming the western outskirts of Kafr Naboudeh. In addition to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels attack strategic Hama Military Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a heavy attack on the Hama Military Airport last night in response to the Syrian Arab Army’s powerful strikes on their positions in the Idlib Governorate. According to a military report from the Hama Governorate, the jihadist rebels fired several missiles towards the airport, prompting the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces attack Saudi Arabia’s Jizan Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The Houthi forces have launched another attack on a Saudi airport this week, the Yemeni group announced via their official media wing on Sunday. According to the Houthi forces, their armed drones bombed the military hangars at the Jizan Airport in Saudi Arabia’s southern region this morning. The Houthi forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Up close footage shows intense battle for Kafr Naboudeh
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:35 A.M.) – The Anna News Agency released a new video showing the ongoing battle for the key town of Kafr Naboudeh in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. In the Anna News video, a collection of footage is shown from the Kafr Naboudeh battle, including militant missile strikes on Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Guaido demands Maduro’s removal at Venezuelan peace talks
Juan Guaido posted a tweet Saturday reiterating that the opposition will be satisfied with nothing short of the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from office, even though both Maduro’s and Guaido’s delegations are engaged in reconciliation talks in Norway. “We pursue all options with responsibility,” he tweeted. “Our route is very clear: an end of usurpation, [creation of] interim government and free elections, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Reconciled rebels ambush Syrian Army soldiers after capturing military intel base in Daraa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – A group of reconciled rebels carried out a new ambush against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the western countryside of the Daraa Governorate on Saturday. According to a military source in the Daraa Governorate, the reconciled rebels that were previously part of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) opened fire […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
In pictures: Russian forces take on jihadist rebels in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 A.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces were recently photographed taking part in the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) ongoing operations against the jihadist rebels in southern Idlib and northwestern Hama. The Anna News Agency released several photos from the front-lines in northwestern Syria on Saturday, showing the Russian military storming several sites controlled […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brazil Seeks Urgent Solution to Pay Pensions Without Delay
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter BRASILIA, BRAZIL – At the risk of delaying payment of pensions and social benefits, an economic team is seeking a solution to the deadlock over additional credit that unlocks such expenses without violating the so-called Budget “golden rule,” which prevents the issuing of debt securities to cover current costs. The […] The post Brazil Seeks Urgent Solution to Pay Pensions Without Delay appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Singer Anitta Makes it Onto TIME’s list “The 10 Best Songs of 2019”
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Singer, songwriter, and actress Anitta has achieved another feat in the rise of her international career. She is the only Brazilian on the “TIME” magazine’s ten best songs of 2019 list, selecting tracks released between January and May of this year. Her song “Rosa”, resulting from Anitta’s […] The post Brazilian Singer Anitta Makes it Onto TIME’s list “The 10 Best Songs of 2019” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Minister Says Brazil Considers Social Rent for ‘Minha Casa Minha Vida’
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The federal government is studying the introduction of an affordable “social rent” for beneficiaries of ‘Minha Casa Minha Vida,’ said Regional Development Minister Gustavo Canuto on Friday (24th). He was in Petrolina (PE) with President Jair Bolsonaro for the inauguration of a housing complex under the program. […] The post Minister Says Brazil Considers Social Rent for ‘Minha Casa Minha Vida’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Reduces Petrol Price in Refineries by 4.4 Percent
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Petrobras reduced this Saturday the price of petrol sold in its refineries by an average of 4.4 percent, excluding taxes. The average fuel price is around R$1.9543 per liter, compared to R$2.0450 in effect since April 29. Diesel prices were not changed. While the USD has risen […] The post Petrobras Reduces Petrol Price in Refineries by 4.4 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Within The Church, People Can Become Truly Free
For a long time now, we have been facing tough civilizational changes in a modern world where traditional universal values are increasingly being rejected. There is a growing divide between Christian evangelism and the ideological paradigm in which modern humanity is developing.
John Bolton's moustache
It's not every day that a piece of facial hair gets a whole BBC Radio 4 *Profile *to itself, but the subject of this week's *Profile *was US National Security Advisor John Bolton's moustache. I'm joking of course, but only just. That moustache got plenty of mentions! Fans of BBC hatchet jobs will need to give this a listen, as it's fine example of the form. I'll just quote its opening passage: *US news reporter*: Is John Bolton the most dangerous man in the world? *Mark Coles*: Hmm. Good question! John Bolton, Donald Trump's National Security Advisor, has been upping the ante ... more »
"If God Does Things For A Reason..."
“If God does things for a reason, he sure has a bunch of psychopaths carrying out his job orders.” - Fox Mulder
Free Download: Friedrich Nietzsche, "Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book For All And None”
"Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche "'Thus Spoke Zarathustra" is the classic full text work by Friedrich Nietzsche. The book is considered among his most well-known and important works. The book is a dense and esoteric treatise on philosophy and philosophy, featuring as a fictionalized prophet descending from his recluse to mankind, Zarathustra. 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra" also contains the famous dictum “God is dead.” Freely dow... more »
Eds Manifesto - Mexican Cartels
View this post on Instagram - Parkur would have come in handy. -A post shared by Ed's Manifesto (@edsmanifesto) on May 20, 2019 at 9:16am PDT Possibly the best interview I've listened to this... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
"Research by the BBC has discovered"
Colletta Smith If you watched BBC One's News at Six on 14 May, you may have seen the following report, based on BBC "research": *Newsreader*: For years now the Government has encouraged us to install smart meters to monitor our gas and electric usage. Now research by the BBC has discovered that more than 2 million of these devices are not working. That amounts to £1.7 billion being spent on meters that are not doing the job they're supposed to. Our Consumer Affairs Correspondent Colletta Smith has the story. *Advert*: I want to live in a world where we still have polar bears. We ... more »
Tweet of the Day! Stop the Cumbrian Coal Mine – Only Nesting Place of Black Guillemot in England (Petition)
Originally posted on Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole: Dear Friends, ? as you may know Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole is a small…
Question: Who Built the Stealth F-22, F-35, F-117 the U-2 and More?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: DVIDS] Time to meet Skunk Works. *The Blackbird was certainly fast, able to blaze past missiles while cruising at Mach 3.2, but even its angular profile failed to evade radar detection. In the mid-1970, the Skunk Works made a second go at developing a stealth jet. Johnson, who was then retiring, originally proposed curved surfaces for the new stealth plane. However, his friend Ben Rich convinced him that stealth could be achieved with faceted surfaces that the design computers of the time were more capable of handling.* In June 194... more »
Make Your Gun Even More Accurate: 5 Laser Sights That Can Help
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] These are the best. Zeroing in any of your firearms to ensure that they are as accurate as possible can be a rather long, and not to mention boring, process. Furthermore, you may have to fire a lot of bullets before you actually do manage to zero in your gun. And considering the fact that ammo isn’t cheap, that process can take a sizable bite out of your wallet. But what if there was a way to zero in your firearms in a very brief period of time and without actually having to do any shooting? It turns out there is just a wa... more »
Shootout: These Are the Best 9mm Guns (Think Glock, Sig Sauer & Ruger)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * [image: By Sgt. Samantha Stoffregen - U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samantha Stoffregen, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Public Affairs, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=65655057] The list is in. Concealed carry guns have been growing in popularity in the last few years, and more people now than ever before have their concealed carry licenses. That means that gunmakers are having to keep up with the demand and in the area of compact .9mm pistols. Anytime there is such a large demand or surge in popularity, it usually a... more »
Nature's contribution to Atmospheric CO2. PEER REVIEWED PAPER.
Gee, the Alarmists are gluttons for punishment. On this blog, I posted some recent peer-reviewed science. Global Warming Slowdown -or hiatus (peer-reviewed.) and Dr Ed Berry's new book from his peer-reviewed paper: Human CO2 does not cause climate change. Yet the alarmists, THE TRUE SCIENCE DENIERS, spluttered and spat many dummies. Well, Alarmists, if you do not like Dr Ed Berry's peer-reviewed paper. then you might find this peer-reviewed paper HARDE to accept. IPCC shot down in flames IMAGE: Jo Nova What Humans Contribute to Atmospheric CO2: Comparison of Carbon Cycle Models wi... more »
Douma, OPCW, Idlib, fake chemical attacks, White Helmets – Vanessa Beeley speaks to Last American Vagabond
*Vanessa Beeley* | I speak about the monstrous crimes of Western-backed terrorist groups and the White Helmets
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* A cornucopia of gods begets a clown car of believers.
What should Australia do with its old coal mines? This UK charity has a wild idea
UK-based charity the Eden Project has released its vision for a disused coal mine near Victoria's Great Ocean Road. They plan to transform it into a $150 million eco-tourism attraction — a celebration of the natural environment on what is now a barren site.
An Attack on Iran Would Violate US and International Law
As President Donald Trump, National Security Advisor John Bolton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rattle their sabers, there is no evidence that Iran poses a threat to the United States. It was Trump who threatened genocide, tweeting, “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran.” The Pentagon is now considering... Read more »
Sologamy: Belo Horizonte Woman Marries Herself on Sunday
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Entrepreneur Jussara Dutra Couto, 38, hasn’t been sleeping well. She is anxious and nervous about the commitment she will enter into on Sunday at 3:30 pm. Jussara will get married and fulfill her dream of walking into a church dressed in white. However, the wedding […] The post Sologamy: Belo Horizonte Woman Marries Herself on Sunday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Thousands to Rally Today in Support of Brazil’s Bolsonaro
[image: Brazil, São Paulo, corruption, Rousseff, protest] By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Thousands are expected to take to the streets today, Sunday, in Brazil in support of President Jair Bolsonaro and his government. However, the demonstrations are likely to be anything but unified, as different conservative groups call for different actions and some have already stated they […] The post Thousands to Rally Today in Support of Brazil’s Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Anatel Approves Frequencies for 5G in Brazil
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Telecommunications Agency Anatel decided this Thursday, 23rd, the allocation and regulation on the use of 2.3 GHz and 3.5GHz bands for the fifth generation mobile internet, 5G. According to Anatel, the 2.3 GHz band is essential for alignment with world systems like IMT […] The post Anatel Approves Frequencies for 5G in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Congress Attempts to Liberalize Purchase of Land by Foreigners
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Negotiation of agricultural land for foreign investors has returned to the Brasília agenda. Senator Irajá Abreu (PSD-TO) filed last week a new bill on the topic, more flexible to the sale or leasing of rural properties, provided that these groups form a company in Brazil. […] The post Brazil Congress Attempts to Liberalize Purchase of Land by Foreigners appeared first on The Rio Times.
Film ‘A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão’ Wins’ Award in Cannes
By Arkady Petrov, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian film “A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão” was the winner of the ‘Un Certain Regard’ award at Cannes Festival, this Friday (24th). This gives Brazil its first award in the main event’s parallel competition. Directed by Karim Aïnouz from Ceará, it tells the story […] The post Film ‘A vida invisível de Eurídice Gusmão’ Wins’ Award in Cannes appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rogue juror who took photos of alleged crime scene forces retrial
An inquisitive Adelaide juror on a child sex abuse case causes a mistrial, meaning a teenage girl will have to give evidence for a second time, by taking his own photographs of the alleged crime scene.
Scott Morrison stamps authority on Coalition with reshuffled Cabinet
Scott Morrison reshuffles his Cabinet to stamp his renewed authority, with Melissa Price no longer the environment minister, while Arthur Sinodinos will replace Joe Hockey as US ambassador.
Orchard Suit Plants Doubts about Bogren
Plus 2 more articles: HHS Rules the Day Never Forget ~ Tony Perkins ~ You will know them by their fruits, Matthew 7:20 says. And in the case of a Michigan orchard farm, that seems especially true of the man picking the fight. Attorney Michael Bogren says he was just doing his job […]
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 25th 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 […]
X-ing Out Crosses
Burt Prelutsky ~ I don’t know how Christians can manage to be so tolerant of people attacking their religion. Maybe their religion has something to do with it. I’m not even a Christian, but the attack on crosses has me really, well, to put it mildly, cross. The fact that a country can be […]
Jeff Daniels And The Boundless Arrogance Of The Left
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ The actor Jeff Daniels is now the toast of Broadway for his leading role in the Southern civil rights tale “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted for the stage by leftist screed-writer Aaron Sorkin. Harper Lee’s book has been recalibrated for the Trump era. Time magazine explains it’s allegedly […]
‘Extinction Crisis’ Speciously Targets Free Markets
By Larry Bell ~ Brace yourself – but also try to relax a little. You didn’t really create another new crisis. Capitalism didn’t either. Be prepared for findings of a soon-to-be released gloom and doom report to be issued by the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) claiming that “around one […]
Scientists warn lucrative tree-planting program does more harm than good
A regeneration project is underway at NSW's Capertee National Park and environmentalists say the volume of trees is boosting State Government coffers but could threaten native plants and species.
Take a look inside Bob Hawke College — Perth's new inner-city high school
The school being built on what was Kitchener Park next to Subiaco Oval will be named after the late former prime minister who grew up and went to school nearby.
This 8-year-old has volunteered for half his life
Taz Traill spends his Monday evenings volunteering at a soup kitchen, and uses his pocket money to buy treats for nursing home residents.
Manager for Spiderman creator Stan Lee arrested over alleged elder abuse
Just In - 22 hours ago
Keya Morgan was taken into custody and faces felony charges including theft, embezzlement, forgery or fraud against an elder adult, and false imprisonment of an elder adult.
Sydney's driverless Metro train line opens, but the doors don't
Australia's first driverless train network took off in Sydney today, but cheers turned to frowns as the doors failed to open at one point and the driverless train overshot the platform a couple of times, causing delays.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O'Neill resigns
After seven years in the top job, Peter O'Neill says recent movements in parliament show a "need for change" as he hands over the country's leadership to Sir Julius Chan.
Brad Scott says he quit as North Melbourne coach to give club 'fresh air'
Just In - 22 hours ago
Brad Scott says he offered to step down as North Melbourne coach, with Rhyce Shaw taking the reigns until the end of the season.
Storm sweep aside Bulldogs, Sharks take down Dragons
Just In - 22 hours ago
The high-flying Storm prove too strong for the Bulldogs at Belmore, while the Sharks earn bragging rights with a victory over their local rival the Dragons.
Woman found dead in Melbourne park was the victim of 'horrendous bashing', police say
Just In - 22 hours ago
A homicide detective says he's "angry" about the death of 25-year-old Courtney Herron, who was found bashed to death in a Melbourne park on Saturday morning, as he appeals for public help to catch her killer.
The BBC censors part of the story again
Germany's antisemitism commissioner Felix Klein has warned Jews not to wear skullcaps "everywhere all the time" because of the rising tide of anti-Jewish attacks in the country. He didn't specify what places and what times would be risky though. This grim news is one of the lead stories on the BBC News website this morning: The BBC report focuses on the "rise in popularity of far-right groups" as the reason why antisemitism is on the rise, pointing the finger specifically at "the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)". The BBC avoids, however, all mention of attacks on Jews b... more »
The Secret Is Out: You Can Make Your Own Glock Or AR-15 Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: By Mitch Barrie from Reno, NV, USA - Office workhorse, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=66869465] And that's a fact. *The Glock 17 is one of the easier weapons to make at home. The Glock 17’s lower receiver is made of polymer, which is easier to work with than aluminum, though neither are forgiving to mistakes. Glock 80 percent lowers typically feature a more aggressive styling than the real, more conventional Glock. These lowers also typically feature an underbarrel Picatinny rail and embedded steel plate, for th... more »
We Now Know an F-22 Raptor Flew Under an Iranian Air Force F-4 Phantom
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Air Force Photo by Judson Brohmer - http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/021105-O-9999G-079.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7273212] Yep, that's stealth for ya. *If the episode went exactly as Welsh described it, it was something more similar to Maverick’s close encounter with Russian MiG-28s in Top Gunthan a standard interception.* Back in 2013, Pentagon press secretary George Little said that an Iranian air force F-4 Phantom combat plane attempted to intercept a U.S. MQ-1 Pred... more »
May 26th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #857
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 →
“Truth Ultimately Is All We Have:” Julian Assange Appeals for Public Support.
https://www.globalresearch.ca/truth-ultimately-all-we-have-julian-assange-appeals-public-support/5678467 Advertisements
Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer In Blood With Nearly 97% Accuracy, Study Shows
https://www.intelligentliving.co/dogs-sniff-out-cancer/
Stop Removing Chicken Skin, It’s Actually Good for You
https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/stop-removing-chicken-skin-its-actually-good-for-you/?utm_source=TPW
At $2.1M, Novartis gene therapy will be world’s most expensive drug
https://www.statnews.com/2019/05/24/hold-novartis-zolgensma-approval/
#Hugging is The Most Beautiful Form of Communication.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/hugging-is-the-most-beautiful-form-of-communication/
Animation shows the deadly evolution of nuclear weapons.
https://www.businessinsider.com/nuclear-weapons-deadly-evolution-power-military-video-animation-2017-3?IR=T
Playing board games like Monopoly and chess can make you a nicer person with better relationships.
https://qz.com/1063566/playing-board-games-like-magic-the-gathering-can-make-you-a-nicer-person-with-better-relationships/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=qz-archive
An Analysis of the Top 50 Highest-Grossing Animated Films of All Time.
https://www.aaastateofplay.com/an-analysis-of-the-top-50-highest-grossing-animated-films-of-all-time/
Testicle Cooling Device Is Set To Go On Sale Later This Year
https://www.awesomeinventions.com/testicle-cooling-device-coolmen-cooltec/
#Cannabis can leave teenagers three years behind their classmates, study finds.
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Zapatistas Dismembered in Guerrero: Nahua Targeted by Capitalists, Drug Traffickers and Paramiltary
May 25, 2019 CNI-CIG and the EZLNSTOP THE WAR NARCOPARAMILITAR AGAINST THE CIPOG-EZUrgent communication from the CNI-CIG and the EZLNToday, with indignation and pain, we denounce a new and devious crime against our colleagues from the Indigenous and Popular Council of Guerrero - Emiliano Zapata (CIPOG-EZ).Around 1:30 p.m. on May 23, in the vicinity of Chilapa, Guerrero, our comrades Bartolo
Arby’s Says It Will Never Add Plant-Based Meat to Its Menu
Arby’s, the roast beef sandwich specialist with the slogan “We Have the Meats,” has rejected the idea of offering plant-based meal options. They may be the largest chain to do so. When they spell out the meaning of their slogan, which they’ve used since 2014, they are sure to point out they mean real meats […] The post Arby’s Says It Will Never Add Plant-Based Meat to Its Menu appeared first on Health Nut News.
Snowiest May EVER in parts of California
LOTS more snow on the way. 24 May 2019 – After receiving a record amount of snow for May, Mammoth Mountain announced that it will stay open into August. Only two previous seasons have lasted into August – 2017 and 1995 – according to Mammoth Snowman. Mammoth has already received 29 inches of snow, the ... Read moreSnowiest May EVER in parts of California The post Snowiest May EVER in parts of California appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Heavy Snow for Mt. Shasta
Winter storm warning – Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches expected. National Weather Service Medford OR May 25 2019 – Heavy Snow expected on Mt. Shasta above 5500 feet with moderate snow expected at Lake of the Woods Pass… A low pressure system will slide southward bringing periods of heavy snow showers to ... Read moreHeavy Snow for Mt. Shasta The post Heavy Snow for Mt. Shasta appeared first on Ice Age Now.
“This is Going to be One for the Record Books”
*“This is Going to be One for the Record Books”* by Doug Casey "Just because society experiences turmoil doesn’t mean your personal life has to. And a depression doesn’t have to be depressing. Most of the real wealth in the world will still exist—it will just change ownership. *What is a depression? *We’re now at the tail end of a very long, but in many ways a very weak and artificial, economic expansion. At the same time we’ve had one of the strongest securities bull markets in history. Both are the result of trillions of new dollars created over the last decade. Right now very fe... more »
Did You Know the UN Is Indoctrinating Your Kids?
Alex Newman will give a presentation at the Red Pill Expo showing how education is becoming globalized, and the fight for control over what children are taught in school is no longer happening at school-boards or at the state legislative level. The UN is being given complete authority over our educational system.
Sunday May 26th – Open Thread
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 →
How You Can Be 100% Certain That QAnon Is Bullshit
President Trump has yet again advanced an evil longstanding agenda of America’s depraved intelligence and defense agencies, so as usual the QAnon cult is out in force telling everyone not to worry because this is all part of the plan. Ever since WikiLeaks founder Julian […]
The Irony Of Status Quo Joe's Support From African American Voters
*Biden with his buddy Jesse Helms (KKK-NC)* African-American primary voters-- especially African-American women primary voters-- are leaning heavily in favor of Joe Biden right now. As we saw earlier, they're not really leaning as much towards Biden as they're leaning towards Obama's rib. This very reliable Change Research polling was released late yesterday. Change Research explained that "Among white voters, Biden (25%), Sanders (24%), and Warren (17%) take first, second, and third. Black voters show a strong preference for Biden, lending him 52% of their support compared to 12... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 26, 2019
[image: São Paulo nightlife guide] 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. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Nosso Samba te Convida! (Butantã) – Quaint in the best way one can think of, the Morro do Querosene hill, in Butantã, will be hosting Nosso Samba te […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 26, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 26, 2019
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. LIVE: Forró De Rabeca @ Parque Garota de Ipanema (Ipanema) – The Festas Juninas (traditional Brazilian parties in June) are almost here, and to commemorate the end of the first […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, May 26, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. War Criminals, Conspiracy Theorists and the Mainstream Media vs. Julian Assange
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News - Julian Assange exposed U.S. war crimes, CIA spying capabilities, false flag cyber attacks and corruption within the Democratic Party and he’s the bad guy? Trump’s Justice department has decided to charge Julian Assange with “17 counts of violating the Espionage Act for his role in obtaining and publishing... (read more)
Man charged with stealing Ferrari and killing passenger in fiery Perth crash
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Police have charged a 38-year-old Karrinyup man with manslaughter after he allegedly stole a Ferrari and crashed into a metal barrier seconds after being spotted by officers, leaving his female passenger dead.
Motive behind slaying of cabbie lured to false address remains unclear
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After being lured to a non-existent address almost 23 years ago, taxi driver Andrew Mordowicz was gunned down in an Adelaide driveway — but police remain unsure if he was deliberately targeted by his killer.
Woman found dead in Melbourne park died after 'horrendous bashing', police say
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Members of the public are leaving floral tributes at the spot in a Melbourne park where 25-year-old Courtney Herron was found dead yesterday morning, as police increase their presence in the area in a bid to reassure the public.
'Nothing short of elation' as woman missing in forest for weeks spotted waving at helicopter
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Amanda Eller is in "good spirits" after being found in a Hawaiian forest after suffering a leg fracture, abrasions and severe sunburn and surviving on wild fruits and moths for more than two weeks.
Giants post rare MCG win, Dockers sneak home against Lions
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The Giants show they can win at the MCG with victory over the Demons, while the Dockers pip the Lions by one point and the Saints hold off the Blues.
National story time's Alpacas with Maracas enthrals more than 1m kids
A story about an alpaca called Macca and his best pal Al has captivated more than a million children during National Simultaneous Storytime.
'People just don't know what to do': Concern injured wildlife is being left to suffer on country roads
It's a common sight on Australia's country roads: a kangaroo carcass dragged to the verge after being hit by a car. But a wildlife carer is concerned drivers don't know what to do with injured wildlife.
Hamilton leads tributes to Niki Lauda with 85th career pole in Monaco
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After clinching a record-extending 85th pole position at the Monaco F1 Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton dedicates his latest success to friend and mentor Niki Lauda.
Rose Tattoo guitarist helping kids explore relationship issues in Love Bites education program
A stalwart of rock band Rose Tattoo retrains for a role that will help him give back to the community.
DEFEATED: These are the 5 Worst U.S. Generals Who Ever Served
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Let the debate begin. *The American Civil War was a factory for producing bad generals such as Braxton Bragg and Ambrose Burnside.* It would be nice if all American generals were great. How might Vietnam or Iraq have turned out if a George Washington, a Ulysses Grant or a George Patton had been in command? *(This first appeared several years ago.) * Alas, call it the laws of probability or just cosmic karma, but every nation produces bad generals as well as good ones—and America is no exception. What is a bad general? Defining that is like defining ... more »
Be All You Can Be: All of the Reasons People Join the U.S. Army
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/47654096112/sizes/h/] Why did you serve? *All the reasons why. * Americans join the Army for plenty of reasons: for country, family, and honor. According to a new study of enlisted soldiers, however, a core motivation is relatively simple: for money. A RAND Corporation exhaustive survey of 81 soldiers between E-1 and E-4 suggests that the choice to enlist is influenced by two overlapping factors: institutional ones like family and duty, and occupational ones like professional deve... more »
Fact: America Has Spent 200 Years Pushing for Free Trade with China
*Salvatore Babones* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump's China trade policy has deep historical roots. The United States has been big in China right from the beginning. Not the beginning of China, which is traditionally dated to 2070 BC. But at least from the beginning of America. At the conclusion of the Revolutionary War in 1783, Americans already made up the second largest group of traders (after the British themselves) at the famous thirteen factories of old Canton, today’s Guangzhou. The first American-flagged ship arrived in China in 1784, carrying a cargo ... more »
The Iran War Crisis: Are We Headed Towards a Gulf of Tonkin Incident?
*Lawrence J. Korb* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] One can only hope that an isolated incident or an alleged attack does not spark a retaliation that could lead to a Vietnam-style conflict with Iran, one that could necessitate sending hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops to the Middle East. Many analysts have argued that the rising tensions between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf region, especially the claims by the United States that Iran is increasing its military capabilities bear disturbing similarities to the run up to the Iraq war in 2002 and 2003, ... more »
President Trump Arrives at Mobara Country Club for Golf With Prime Minister Abe…
There is cool; there is really cool; and then there is landing at Mobara Country Club on a Marine-One chopper for a round of golf cool… just sayin’. [Pool] Barely a cloud in the sky as POTUS landed in Marine-One at 9:05 am (10:05pm EDT) where at least 13 golf carts awaited. Prime Minister Shinzo … … Continue reading →
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 144 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
The Pentagon Wants Soldier's Minds Connected To Computers
*Daily Mail:* *US government is funding research into technology that will connect soldiers' brains to computers* * DARPA is funding an initiative to connect soldiers' minds to computers * Technology could control UAV's, monitor security networks, and communicate * Devices will likely take the form of a helmet that can read users' brain signals * The agency says it is aiming to have a preliminary device ready in four years The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is funding research that could give a future generation of soldiers the power to control machines and wea... more »
Senator Lindsey Graham Discusses: Trump, Declassification, Barr and Possible Senate Hearings…
Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham appears on Fox News to discuss his relationship with President Trump; the upcoming declassification of documents; and the possibility of Senate committee hearings to follow the IG report on FISA abuse. Graham gives an explanation … Continue reading →
The Pentagon Has Its Own Island Off New York To Stage Cyber Attacks
Plum Island, off the coast of Long Island, serves as a testing ground for DARPA's staged cyber attack exercises. DARPA *Business Insider:* *The Pentagon has its own island off New York where nobody can go that it's using to run war games for a giant cyber attack on power grid* * Every six months, DARPA stages mock cyber attacks a highly restricted island off the coast of New York. * Specialists war game a major cyber attack of the power grid on Plum Island, which people need US government clearance to set foot on. * The exercise involves figuring out how to jumpstart a large electr... more »
Coal and climate change drain the swamp of Labor politicians
by Jim O’Toole, Townsville bureau Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is reeling after the Labor Party lost every federal seat north of Brisbane at last week’s election. Fed-up voters elected only one ALP senator for Queensland. In a fleeting visit to Cairns on Friday to shore up its four state ALP MP’s, the Premier allocated just […]
May 25: Time is almost out...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/patagonia-ice-field-split-climate-change-1.5147759 Hey, /don't sweat over this. Don't mean nuthin. We know that because our oil bosses said so. So let's all pull together and concentrate on killin' them filthy eyeranians. ________________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-troops-middle-east-1.5148606 There is not the slightest chance that Iran could attack the U.S. Nor has it threatened to do so. The threats are being made by the U.S. to get control of the Iran oilfields for American oil billionaires. In ... more »
Clare O'Neil drops out of Labor race, says party got campaign 'badly wrong'
The Shadow Financial Services Minister makes way for factional colleague Richard Marles, meaning both the leader and deputy leader positions in the Labor party will almost certainly be held by men.
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