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Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, May 28, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Stand Up Comedy in English @ Lapamaki Lounge (Ipanema) – Come see the only English-language stand up comedy night in Rio! Ten comedians from the United States, United Kingdom, […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, May 28, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Unjustified Ignorance: UFOs In Prime Time History
*Pan American Airlines and Spring Break: Real or Fake?* Larry King Reports: UFOs... Real or Fake? Unjustified Ignorance: UFOs In Prime Time History By Alfred Lehmberg Wow! Faint praise largely born disappointed ennui, but it *was* a rare blue moon occurrence... as those moons pertain to UFO reportage! Actual and existential, more thoughtful *wheat *than dismissive *chaff*. One was almost made hopeful. Almost. Though, that's the way of a dissolute corporate media when it condecends to pump its ratings by juicing on UFOs. Agendas will be both *reasonable* and *unreasonable*... in... more »
Report: U.S. Navy Pilots Are Seeing UFOs On An Almost-Daily Basis After Upgrading Radar Systems
A US Navy pilot and a weapons system officer from the VFA-11 “Red Rippers” squadron after returning to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Persian Gulf in 2015. The squadron began noticing strange objects just after the Navy upgraded the radar systems on its F/A-18 fighter planes. © Adam Ferguson/The New York Times *New York Times: **‘Wow, what is that?’ Navy pilots report unexplained flying objects* WASHINGTON — The strange objects, one of them like a spinning top moving against the wind, appeared almost daily from the summer of 2014 to March 2015, high in the skie... more »
'You were not my priority': Heart Foundation stands by ad campaign amid 'victim-blaming' backlash
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The Heart Foundation defends a confrontational ad campaign in the face of a social media storm over suggestions people who do not look after their heart health therefore do not love their families.
Road rage stabbing accused pleads guilty to murder
A man, who stabbed another driver in an alleged road rage incident in Adelaide's northern suburbs in 2017, pleads guilty to murder.
Scrapping of two-section fares to cost train users an extra $150 a year
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Two-section fares are to be abolished as part of the overhaul of Adelaide's public transport network, a move that will cost regular users an extra $150 a year.
Clive Palmer company met with Government over proposed power plant
Waratah Coal meets with three Queensland Government departments in two separate meetings to discuss the company's plans for a coal-fired power station in the Galilee Basin.
Sydney to get water restrictions for the first time in a decade
Level one water restrictions will be enforced in the Harbour City this Saturday for the first time since 2009, as dam levels drop to about 53 per cent and much of NSW remains in drought.
Schoolgirl dead, children injured in Japan mass stabbing
At least two people are believed to have died and 16 have been injured in a stabbing near a bus stop outside of Tokyo.
President Trump Memorial Day Address – USS Wasp, 10:00pm Livestream…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting U.S. service members stationed aboard the U.S.S. WASP today as part of their Memorial Day remembrance. The President is scheduled to deliver remarks at 10:00pm EDT: White House Livestream … Continue reading →
DONALD TRUMP, BLEEDING HEART
Because Donald Trump will say anything to get what he wants, and what he wants is to be reelected in 2020, he's now attacking Joe Biden *from the left* on the 1994 crime bill. ....Super Predator was the term associated with the 1994 Crime Bill that Sleepy Joe Biden was so heavily involved in passing. That was a dark period in American History, but has Sleepy Joe apologized? No! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2019 Anyone associated with the 1994 Crime Bill will not have a chance of being elected. In particular, African Americans will not be able to vote for you. I, on... more »
Here Are 5 Battles The U.S. Military Lost
U.S. soldiers attend the inauguration ceremony of bilateral military training between U.S. and Polish troops in Zagan, Poland, January 30, 2017. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel James Jay Carafano, The National: *5 Battles the U.S. Military Lost (And Lost Badly)* *But learned some important lessons. * Once the Iranian Revolution was underway, it became clear that the new regime in Tehran were not going to be our friends. Angry crowds seized the U.S. embassy. The staff was taken hostage. There were no signs the regime planned on giving them back. President Carter green-lighted a rescue missi... more »
Mohawk Nation News '7th Generation Against Termination'
Posted on May 27, 2019 7th Generation Against Termination Please post & distribute. MNN. 27, 2019. The native youth are resisting all legislation that terminates our existence as the titleholders of turtle island, in particular the Recognition and Implementation of Indigenous Rights Framework. This scheme is to terminate our inherent rights and to privatize our communities for theft to
Israel Attacks Syria’s Defenses in City of Quneitra, Killing Soldier
Press TV Published on May 27, 2019 Israel targets Syria’s defenses in a southwestern province, killing one soldier, wounding another, and destroying a military vehicle. Citing one of its reporters, the official Syrian Arab News Agency reported in late Monday that the regime had fired one missile against the countryside of the city of Quneitra. …
Palestine Rejects US Peace Offer, Branding it a Bid to Buy Off Rights — “Deal of the Century Aims to End Palestinian Cause”
RT Published on May 25, 2019 Palestinian officials have branded Washington’s draft peace plan with Israel – a bribe… adding that it’s unacceptable to trade national freedom, for money. Donald Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, though, call it the “deal of the century.” It offers billions in investment – in exchange for political concessions. …
EU Elections Over: Anti-Establishment Parties Score Big Amid High Turnout
RT Published on May 27, 2019 The three days of European Parliament elections have concluded across the EU. Exit polls show a surging rise of right-wing and Euroskeptic parties, and a heavy blow dealt to pro-EU centrists. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9v6s end
Trump Administration Adopts Israeli Foreign Policy: Analyst
Press TV Published on May 26, 2019 US President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy 1,500 troops to the Middle East over the escalating tensions with Iran reflects his ambivalence towards the political environment of the region, says an American academic and analyst. end
Israel: “Wiped off The Map”. The Rumor of the Century, Fabricated by the US Media to Justify An All out War on Iran
Israel: “Wiped off The Map”. The Rumor of the Century, Fabricated by the US Media to Justify An All out War on Iran by Arash Norouzi, Global Research, May 24, 2019, 26 September 2010, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Global Research Editor’s Note The following text by Arash Norouzi first published by the Mossadegh Project and Global Research in …
The Truth IS Out There! Pentagon Admits It Conducted ‘UFO’ Investigations
The entire “UFO-Aliens” issue is a Satanic HOAX. It is an Illuminist psyop. It is to sell a coming “Alien Invasion” LIE. These beings that are coming are NOT “Aliens” but fallen angels, demons, fallen spiritual beings …. Nephilim. It is, IMO, the endtimes Strong Delusion of: – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (New King James Version) …
Emmanuel Macron Embarrassed by Marine Le Pen in Elections But Emerges as EU Kingmaker
Emmanuel Macron Embarrassed by Marine Le Pen in Elections But Emerges as EU Kingmaker by James Crisp, brussels, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/ Emmanuel Macron suffered defeat at home in the European elections but could console himself with securing a kingmaker role that could determine the next five years of EU politics. – The ardently Europhile French president was narrowly beaten …
Trump’s Peace Plan Offers Palestinians a Severance Package for the Occupation
Trump’s Peace Plan Offers Palestinians a Severance Package for the Occupation by Zvi Bar’el, https://www.haaretz.com/ A political solution in which Israel releases its hold of the Palestinian economy could triple growth in the West Bank and Gaza. But in the meantime, why not take the billions Washington plans to raise in Bahrain? – Participants of …
Trump Hoax Investigation Heats Up, China Trade War is On, Crop Trouble
Trump Hoax Investigation Heats Up, China Trade War is On, Crop Trouble by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (WNW 385 5.24.19) Last night, President Trump kicked the Trump-Russian collusion hoax investigation into high gear. Trump ordered “the intelligence community to quickly and fully cooperate with the Attorney General’s investigation into surveillance activities during the 2016 presidential election.” President Trump …
Trump City to Gold Crypto: TRUNEWS Team Wraps-up This Week’s Top Headlines
TruNews Published on May 24, 2019 Today on the 20th Anniversary of TRUNEWS we discuss how America’s new 1,500 troop deployment to the Middle East may be part of a secret incremental strategy to amass an army for war with Iran. We also detail Secretary Pompeo’s “vision for peace”, the Senate’s bill to sanction China …
Is the US Media Beating the Drums of War on Iran? | The Listening Post
Al Jazeera English Published on May 27, 2019 Hyped-up headlines, “anonymous” sources and unspecified threats – Iran is back in the news in the United States. It wouldn’t be the first time the US media, wittingly or unwittingly, have made the case for war on the basis of vague, anonymously sourced intelligence. In 2003, it …
New START Must Be Extended, Without or Without China
*Daryl Kimball* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The baffling non-answers from the senior administration officials strongly suggest that the president’s impulse for a grand U.S.-Chinese-Russian arms control bargain is not backed up with a realistic plan. On May 14, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo traveled to Sochi, Russia *to discuss what the State Department called *a “new era” in “arms control to address new and emerging threats” with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin. The trip follows reports that Donald Trump has directed his administrat... more »
Beware The Decline of U.S. Influence in South Asia
*Minaam Shah* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The recent crisis depicts that the United States has lost considerable ground as an overarching influence in South Asia. South Asia, for the most part of Donald Trump's presidency, had been quiet up until earlier this year when the region's two main protagonists, India and Pakistan, nearly entered a nuclear face-off. A suicide attack on a paramilitary convoy in Indian controlled Kashmir triggered an aerial dogfight culminating in the capture of an Indian pilot who was later released by Pakistan. The episode marked a major shift i... more »
When Will the Unipolar World End?
*Peter Harris* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Hegemony is premised on dominance in Asia and Europe. The American Century is fading. At least, that is the consensus among most analysts of international politics. Whether they attribute U.S. decline to domestic dysfunction or to the rise of China and other emerging powers, observers tend to agree that, sooner or later, the “unipolar moment” will give way to an international system populated by more than one superpower. Even so, it is unclear how we will know when the unipolar world has finally slipped away. What will it take f... more »
Maduro's Reign Will End
*David Shedd* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] It is only a matter of time. Although the long-suffering people of Venezuela have endured much, and interim president Juan Guaidó is recognized by more than fifty countries, their ordeal is not over. The illegitimate regime of Nicolás Maduro averted its demise on April 30 after a showdown with the democratic forces of that nation under Guaidó. Americans cannot trivialize the apparent short-term success of the despot Maduro and his cohorts to continue to plunder Venezuela’s country. Nonetheless, the efforts to restore democracy ... more »
Don't Believe the War Hype on Iran
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Middle East* President Donald Trump’s maximum pressure campaign is in many ways a continuation of the status-quo policy—but it is more effectively backing Iran into a corner, which is likely to result in a crisis or war. With American B-52’s being dispatched to the Persian Gulf and fears growing about Iranian-backed proxies preparing attacks against the United States or its friends in the region, Washington and Tehran are one miscalculation away from a large military confrontation neither the American or Iranian people want. The ascendance of Natio... more »
Think America Could Invade Venezuela? We Have No Aircraft Carriers Available.
*David Axe* *Security, * And that would be a problem. *The United States’ legacy in Latin America is much older than Trump and Graham are. It’s a legacy that weighs heavily on the Pentagon’s reluctance to sail major warships through Latin American waters.* A failed coup attempt targeting Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro on April 30 ended in confusion and failure. Russian and Cuban advisors and a strong core of the Venezuelan military continues to support Maduro amid economic collapse and widespread protests. *(This first appeared several weeks ago.)* U.S. president Donald T... more »
Joe diGenova Discusses Declassification and Origin of Obama Political Surveillance Operation…
Former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia, Joe diGenova, discusses the declassification of intelligence documents relating to political surveillance; and the origin of the database abuses outlined by FISC Presiding Judge Rosemary Collyer… . With President Trump returning from … Continue reading →
On the Cynical Misuse of Memorial Day
Memorial Day was originally meant to be a solemn day of mourning for families, relatives and friends of Americans fallen on both sides in the Civil War. Over time, it’s become an opportunity for jingoistic media, deceiving politicians and recruiting officers to glorify war and warfare as a means of proving one’s manhood or patriotism. Now on Memorial Day, we’re treated with festive military flags and speeches praising death in uniform. And every American war, no… The post On the Cynical Misuse of Memorial Day appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
President Trump: Japan Will Purchase 105 F-35s
FILE PHOTO. © Reuters / US Air Force *Defense-Blog: **Trump announces Japan’s purchase of 105 new F-35 stealth aircraft* U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Japan plans to buy almost 105 new F-35 Lightning ll stealth fighter jets. “The United States supports Japan’s efforts to improve its defense capabilities, and in recent months we have sent them a large amount of military equipment,” Trump said at a press conference, announcing Japan’s intention to buy 105 US-made stealth warplanes, giving it the largest F-35 fleet of any US ally. According to the American leader: “(The... more »
Ramadan Arabian Nights 2019 : Aladdin " An new lamp for a old lamp " Ep.8
Good evening or Good afternoon or Good morning where ever you are now and reading this post. First of all, you can refresh your memory and see how Aladdin got married his beloved princess. Here is the eighth episode of Aladdin and the magical lamp or episode no.159 of the Egyptian State Radio’s One Thousand and One Nights show in Arabic after the break. Your browser does not support the audio element. *After two years of living happily with Princess Tot in their palace, Aladdin went on a hunting trip with other high society members as he has become a prince. * *As soon as he has l... more »
Sacred Land, Sacred River -- Carrizo Comecrudo Protecting their Cemetery from Border Wall, Smokescreen for Land Seizures
Sacred Land, Sacred River -- Carrizo Comecrudo Protecting their Cemetery from the Border Wall, a Smokescreen for Land Seizures On Memorial Day, Carrizo Comecrudo Protect their Cemetery, Their Land, Their Lives Video by Govinda Dalton Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News SAN JUAN, Texas -- On this ground, their ancestral homeland, Carrizo Comecrudo tribal members are protecting the
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THESE COLORS DIDN’T RUN AND NEITHER DID THE MEN AND WOMEN WE HONOR ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Wallabies star David Pocock retires from Super Rugby
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The flanker has struggled with injury throughout his time with the Brumbies and has only played three matches for the team this season as he sets his sights on the World Cup tournament in Japan later this year.
Children among 15 stabbed in park in Japan, reports say
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Fifteen people, including eight primary school children, are injured in stabbing attack by a man in a park just outside Tokyo, national broadcaster NHK is reporting.
Khawaja uses Australia's last World Cup warm-up game to push opening case
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Usman Khawaja top-scores with 89 as Australia beats Sri Lanka by five wickets in the team's final Cricket World Cup warm-up match in Southampton.
'Wrong and unacceptable': Ethiopia apologises over map of Africa without Somalia
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Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry apologises for uploading a map onto its official page showing neighbouring Somalia incorporated into its own borders.
'Hanging inside their cells': Dozens of inmates die in gang fights in Brazilian prisons
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More than 40 prisoners are "found dead by hanging inside their cells" a day after 15 inmates died in rioting in jails in the northern state of Amazonas.
'Drastic' human rights complaint lodged over treatment of SA mental health patients
South Australia's peak doctors' union says it has taken its most "drastic action" ever by referring the state's health department to the Australian Human Rights Commission over "cruel" treatment of mental health patients.
'He was not very impressed': Bald eagle picture brings Insta 'love'
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Canadian photographer Steve Biro knew he'd snapped a winner when a bald eagle nicknamed Bruce fixed its eye on him and swooped across a pond, but he admits the reaction is beyond anything he'd anticipated.
'Mother, champion, queen, goddess': Serena Williams advances at the French Open
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On a good day for the Aussies at Roland Garros, Serena Williams steals the headlines with her strongly worded outfit and a first-round French Open win.
'Diplomat, peacemaker, survivor': Should Truganini be honoured with a public space in her name?
Some of Hobart's public places could be renamed to honour Aboriginal people under a plan floated by the city's Lord Mayor, but a historian warns changing names could sweep away history.
Can I still get my flu shot if I'm sick?
You've had your flu shot appointment booked in for weeks and rescheduling would require some serious timetable jenga. But you've just come down with a cold — what do you do?
Moving around El-Sayida Ramadan Market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Moving around El-Sayida Ramadan Market] Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Sayida Zeinab district in Egypt
Lanterns kiosks at El-Sayida Zeinab Market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Lanterns kiosks at El-Sayida Zeinab Market] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Sayida Zeinab district in Egypt
Mo Salah Ramadan Lantern [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Mo Salah Ramadan Lantern] Egyptian Ramadan lantern featuring Liverpool star Mohamed Salah in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Sayida Zeinab district in Egypt
Mariam Doll at El-Sayida Zeinab Market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Mariam Doll at El-Sayida Zeinab Market] A Chinese veiled doll called Mariam sold Egyptian in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Sayida Zeinab district in Egypt
Ramadan decorations at El-Sayida Zeinab market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Ramadan decorations at El-Sayida Zeinab market] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns and decorations in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Sayida Zeinab district in Egypt
CNN: Home Depot employees build 2-year-old boy a walker
We admire the employees at Home Depot in Cedartown, GA who went out of their way to build a walker to help a 2-year-old boy named Logan get around better. Logan has hyponotia, which affects his muscle tone and makes walking difficult. Not sure if insurance would cover a walker to help him, his mom […] The post CNN: Home Depot employees build 2-year-old boy a walker appeared first on Health Nut News.
Russian Special Forces appear in rare footage near Idlib’s front-lines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 A.M.) – The Russian media channel, News Front, released a rare video of the Russian Special Forces operating near the front-lines in the Idlib Governorate. In the short video, the Russian Special Forces can be seen traveling through the hills overlooking the Al-Ghaab Plain; this area is located between the Hama and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel attacks Syrian air defense base in Al-Quneitra – 1 soldier killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The Israeli military carried out a powerful missile strike on a Syrian air defense base in the Al-Quneitra Governorate this evening. According to a military source near the scene of the attack, an Israeli missile scored a direct hit on a Syrian air defense site in the Tal Al-Sha’ar area […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-26
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Idlib, Syria, Russia, Iran, Iraq, US, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Guaido, Maduro, Venezuela, Daraa, Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Middleeast, Palestine Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Taiwan And US National Security Officials Had Their First Meeting In More Than Four Decades Earlier This Month
The destroyer Kee Lung and navy vessels taking part in a military drill in the seas off Taiwan on May 22 [Tyrone Siu/Reuters] *Reuters:* *China bridles at rare meeting between Taiwan and U.S. security officials* TAIPEI (Reuters) - China responded angrily on Monday as Taiwan confirmed the first meeting in more than four decades between senior U.S. and Taiwanese security officials. Taiwan’s national security chief David Lee met White House national security adviser John Bolton earlier this month, the island’s foreign affairs ministry said in a statement on Saturday. The official C... more »
Day #3 Schedule – President Trump State Visit to Japan….
Tokyo Japan is 13 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern timezone. As a result, much of the diplomatic activity for the final day of the state visit happens in the late night hours. Today is the final day of the official … Continue reading →
Republicans Only Have 13 Women In The House
*Guess which party is havin' a meetin'* After the North Carolina Republican Party got caught trying to steal the NC-09 House seat last November, the election of far right Trumpist sociopath, Mark Harris was invalidated and a special election called for September 10. Citizens of a district going from Charlotte to Fayetteville will have had no representation in Congress for nearly a year. The Democrat in the race is, politically, a worthless Blue Dog, Dan McCready and his GOP opponent, Dan Bishop, is even worse-- a right-wing psychopath who made a name for himself as author of the leg... more »
Military Masterminds: These Are America's 5 Greatest Generals
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Rank them. *Fortunately, President Truman got rid of MacArthur as supreme UN commander and appointed Ridgway, a noted World War II paratroop general, famous for wearing a grenade strapped to his uniform. Appalled by the defeatist "bug out" retreat fever of his forces, Ridgway fired inadequate officers and demanded aggressiveness from his troops. But for all his bellicosity, Ridgway's tactics were methodical, sound and calibrated to the strengths of his troops and the nations from which they came.* What makes a great general? Napoleon, who knew a thin... more »
The Dogfighter: Why Russia's Su-35 Fighter Won't Be An Easy Target for Anyone
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * She can take on the world's best. *The maneuverability of the Su-35 makes it an unsurpassed dogfighter. However, future aerial clashes using the latest missiles (R-77s, Meteors, AIM-120s) could potentially take place over enormous ranges, while even short-range combat may involve all-aspect missiles like the AIM-9X and R-74 that don’t require pointing the aircraft at the target. Nonetheless, the Su-35’s speed (which contributes to a missile’s velocity) and large load-carrying abilities mean it can hold its own in beyond-visual-range combat. Meanw... more »
This 100 Year Old Gun Might Out Last Any Glock or Sig Sauer
*War Is Boring* *Security, * The 1911 soldiers on. *More than a century after its introduction, how much longer can the 1911 go on? As a pairing of high-powered bullet and frame, it’s difficult to beat. Other manufacturers including Glock and Springfield Armory have come out with competing .45 ACP designs that also have lasting appeal.* The 1911 is one of the most notorious handguns in history and easily the most famous in America, having seen action in every U.S. conflict since World War I. One of the most successful product designs ever, the 1911 has achieved something rare i... more »
Top 10 Sources of Canned (BPA-free) Seafood
Wild-caught seafood is one of the healthiest foods there is. We love wild-caught salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring and oysters. When sourcing seafood, seek out fish that are wild caught, look for small fish (these are lower in mercury) and choose fatty types of fish (these are the richest sources of the essential omega 3 fatty … Continue reading "Top 10 Sources of Canned (BPA-free) Seafood" The post Top 10 Sources of Canned (BPA-free) Seafood appeared first on TDW.
UK COLUMN: Brexit MEP Sweep, Assange Indictment, Trump Bombs His Base
*UK Column News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with the early week news round-up.
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5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GCMAF, ‘PAC MAN’ OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM Most people have heard of Pac Man, the “classic” arcade game of the 1980s where you control a round character that is mostly... The post appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- May 27, 2019
Analysts believe the next phase of China-US relations will be vastly different from the past 40 years. (ABC News: Jarrod Fankhauser) *Christina Zhou, ABC News Online:* *US-China tensions escalating as the countries mark 40 years of 'normalised' relations* You might've expected celebrations this year to mark 40 years since the US and China "normalised" relations. These kind of anniversaries are usually met with fanfare — a high-profile state visit, a joint communique. Instead, Beijing and Washington traded threats in a bruising trade war and navigated a stoush over Chinese telecoms... more »
Canada Begins First Steps Toward USMCA Ratification….
Chrystia Freeland has presented the initial procedural process for the Canadian Parliament to take up a bill to pass the USMCA. However, the Canadian window is short, if they don’t ratify the trade pact by the end of June, the … Continue reading →
Lisa Chimera, Kenmore’s triple-dipper, wants another public salary
Lisa Chimera is running for the County Legislature, but the well-heeled public servent’s salary is quickly causing a political stir in the 3rd legislative district, which encompasses parts of North Buffalo and Tonawanda. Chimera works for the Kenmore-Tonawanda school district,
“Sky High” Piles of Trash Making Downtown Los Angeles Unlivable
[image: sky-high-piles-of-trash-making-downtown-los-angeles-unlivable] Mountains of fetid garbage dot the downtown area of Los Angeles, bringing an outbreak of typhus, rats and other health problems with them. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the city's leftist policies are enabling it.
CDPQ's Governance Tested on REM
The Canadian Press reports that Premier François Legault's government will force the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) to purchase trains made in Quebec as part of the extension of Montreal’s Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) light-rail system: “It’s certain. Whether in the form of the REM or tramways … for sure we will require local content,” he said Saturday at the Coalition Avenir Québec’s party convention on green issues in Montreal. The Caisse, Quebec’s pension fund operator, has a mandate to operate independently and free of political interference in its decision... more »
Highest honour awarded for Australian 'angel of London Bridge'
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South Australia's Kirsty Boden is being posthumously awarded one of the highest honours in the nursing profession for her bravery and sacrifice in the London Bridge terrorist attack.
Is it better to get a flu shot from a doctor or at a pharmacy?
The pharmacy can often be the most convenient option. But is the quality of the vaccine as good as those administered at the doctor's? That depends on who you are.
Fiat Chrysler and Renault merger talks boost European markets
If Fiat Chrysler and Renault merged they would create the world's third-biggest automaker, behind Toyota and Volkswagen. Meanwhile, Australian shares are expected to open flat, with Wall Street and UK markets closed for public holidays.
Japanese man swallows 246 packs of cocaine and dies on flight from Mexico
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A 42-year-old Japanese man travelling from Bogota to Tokyo dies of cerebral edema after swapping planes in Mexico City and prompting an emergency landing after he reportedly began having seizures due to a narcotic overdose.
The kiss of death for rugby in WA could deliver Australia's next 'golden generation' of Wallabies
The axing of the Western Force appeared to block the pathway to a Wallabies career for many young West Australian players. But a new crop of talent is now helping the sport return to its glory days.
Mascot Miner Mick bringing joy and order to regional special school
A former student at Mount Isa State Special School returns as mascot 'Miner Mick', bringing joy and good behaviour outcomes to students.
'The tree just brings out the truth': Police and community join forces against juvenile crime
Police and residents of Western Australia's biggest Aboriginal community, Bidyadanga, are tackling juvenile crime in a bold experiment that combines "black fella and white fella law".
Faced with nation's worst road toll, NT police eye expanding powers to seize cars
With a horror double-fatality last week that claimed the life of a 21-year old an a seven-year old, as well as two other road deaths in the month beforehand, authorities are searching for new ways to prevent such devastating loss.
As China and the US jostle, eyes turn to Australia's north
As China and the United States play geopolitical tug-of-war on the global stage, it's feeling a little too close for comfort in one pocket of Australia. Many readers have asked the ABC what might happen here if a conflict breaks out in the region.
Live: NSW Now: Sydney freezes through cold morning, five arrested after 51yo shot dead
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *The mercury plummets to just 2.7 degrees Celsius in Richmond as Sydney shivers through a cold snap, while police arrest five people after a 51-year-old man is shot dead in Doonside.
Yellow Wiggle steps up to protect 10,000-year-old sign language
Fans know her for her bright yellow bow, but today the people of Arnhem Land celebrate Emma Watkins for protecting the longevity of their rare form of sign language.
Barossa stonemason puts hand up to help rebuild Notre Dame — for free
Christian Frenzel is one of an elite group of stonemasons with the necessary skills to help rebuild Notre Dame in the traditional way, and has volunteered his services free of charge.
'Diplomatically embarrassing': Venezuela taken to court over missed embassy rent
The Republic of Venezuela is facing court over more than $50,000 in missed rent payments for its embassy in Canberra.
'One of the worst I've seen': Mother and her four children killed in 'horrific' crash
A head-on collision involving a car and truck claims the lives of a 35-year-old mother and her four children, on the Bunya Highway near Kingaroy, north-west of Brisbane.
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My father passed away in 2006. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. For some reason it was not worthy of being deemed a war, but still many people died. My father was a sailor on board an aircraft … Continue reading →
New Gillette Ad Features Dad Teaching Transgender Son To Shave
Now if your thinking so what, who cares if this mans son is transgender and who cares that he is being taught to shave – then, well, you’d be right. Who cares? And this is where the problem lies, why does any emphasis on the individual’s gender need to be identified within a shaving advert? … The post New Gillette Ad Features Dad Teaching Transgender Son To Shave appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Kurz ousted in Austria despite strong European election showing
Kurz ousted in Austria despite strong European election showing Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Chancellor Sebastian Kurz of Austria was ousted in a no-confidence vote brought on by the shenanigans of the far-right political party, the Freedom Party (FPO). This happened because the FPO – that is still smarting by Kurz […]
Special Goggles
The goggles are available on Kickstarter. The promotional video claims that the goggles are able to actively identify threats to political correctness and alert you when you're about to be dangerously oppressed. "Are you tired of having to search for something to be oppressed by?" a voiceover says in the ad. "With our patented microaggression-tracking technology, you won't have to search any longer. Now, you can instantly identify up to 100 things to be offended by in any conversation." The product will detect a wide range of microaggressions, including the following: White privi... more »
FDA Study: Toxic Sunscreen Chemicals Absorbed Into Blood
While there are instances where sunscreen may be prudent, these products are widely overused and contribute to widespread vitamin D deficiency. In my view, sunscreen is rarely needed, provided you’re following sensible sun exposure guidelines to prevent burning. Simply get out of the sun or wear clothing the moment your skin starts to turn light pink. A pilot study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows four commonly used active ingredients in sunscreen are absorbed into your blood at levels that could potentially pose health risks. The four active ingredients looked i... more »
World News Briefs -- May 27, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters*: *Divided pro-EU leaders open talks after tense election* BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Parties committed to closer European Union integration began bargaining over jobs and policy on Monday after an election to the EU parliament which fragmented the center but gave only limited gains to nationalists. BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Parties committed to closer European Union integration began bargaining over jobs and policy on Monday after an election to the EU parliament which fragmented the center but gave only limited gains to nationalists. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Syria, Isra... more »
It's Just as Well
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) *I*t's just as well that Trump's getting fellated in Japan, a nation that fears Trump will impose tariffs on them if his incessant Fox feed is interrupted for a second. He won't be around for Memorial Day, again, leaving Mike Pence to once more robotically leave a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier while secretly worrying whether or not the soldier was gay or not a Catholic. The lead image above that I'd chosen for this article pretty much is indicative of Trump's entire attitude toward the military. As Cadet Bone ... more »
Trump Promises Not Just the Moon, But Mars
A look at some of the president's statements in a news conference with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
California Congressman Says He’s Taken Photo with Dead Enemy
The congressman said "a lot of us have done the exact same thing," referring to fellow service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Cost of Flood Buyouts Has Been Rising Over Past Decade
Federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of vulnerable properties across the country.
Texas Lawmakers Approve Safe Gun Storage Program Despite NRA
Budget negotiators — the majority of whom are Republicans — added the funding into a budget bill. Now Republican Gov. Greg Abbott must decide whether to veto the spending.
Bill Buckner, Forever Known for October Error, Dies at 69
Buckner's family said in a statement that he died after a long battle with dementia.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 146 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Arctic is 399,000 sqkm higher than 2016. South / North
'War-Monger': North Korea Reportedly Has Choice Words For John Bolton
*David Krayden* *Security, * Yikes. North Korea reportedly described national security advisor John Bolton as a “war monger” and “human defect” for his criticism of the state’s latest missile tests. The comments came from an anonymous North Korean Foreign Ministry representative Monday after Bolton called the country’s short-range missile testing a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, the Associated Press reported Monday. “It will be fit to call Bolton not a security adviser striving for security but a security-destroying adviser who is wrecking peace and ... more »
The Platoon Sergeant Who Gave His Life to Repel Dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 Cal
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * In April 2003, Smith fought through a hellish firefight, sacrificing his own life to save countless others, becoming the first American service member to earn the Medal of Honor after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. If you've served in the U.S. Army at some point over the past decade, you've probably heard of Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith. Within the ranks, his name has become synonymous with extraordinary courage in the face of overwhelming odds. And for good reason. In April 2003, Smith fought through a hellish firefight, sacrificing his own life to... more »
This Epic World War II Battle Defies All the History Books for 1 Reason
*War Is Boring* *Security, * It was fought after the war ended. *The Partisans initially bypassed the area around Odžak, focussing on harrying the German retreat, but by the middle of April they had encircled Rajkovačić’s position. Initial Partisan efforts to take ground were fruitless, and came at a considerable cost. With no artillery, armor or air support, the Partisans were limited to containing the Ustaša forces and launching probing attacks until they surrendered.* The small town of Odžak is nestled between the Bosna and Sava rivers, in the north of present-day Bosnia and... more »
'Game Of Thrones' Star Opens Up About The Scene That Enraged Everybody
*David Hookstead* *Security, * Emilia Clarke is apparently okay with the way Daenerys went out in the “Game of Thrones” series finale. Emilia Clarke is apparently okay with the way Daenerys went out in the “Game of Thrones” series finale. Daenerys was stabbed to death by her former lover Jon Snow, and I think a lot of people were upset with how things went down. Despite all of the criticism of the scene, which Clarke called “poetic and beautiful,” she’s sounds more than fine with it. Clarke told The New Yorker the following when asked if she wanted a more triumphant end for Dae... more »
Tale of the Tape: Sig Sauer's P320 vs. Glock's 19 (Which Is the Better Gun?)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * You decide. *So if you want more power than the 9mm Glock can offer, go for the Sig. If you still want to go for the Glock 19, you might be looking for a Glock holster.* One of the most common questions we get asked here at GND is whether you should buy a Glock 19 or a Sig P320. Both are great guns, of course, as proven by their loyal followings, but there seems to be no real consensus on which is the best. In some ways, the story of the Sig P320 is a strange one. When it was released, nobody really paid it any attention. It was just another 9mm h... more »
Labor Income For Top 0.1% Exceeds Income from Capital
How important is human capital at the top of the U.S. income distribution? Using tax data linking 11 million firms to their owners, this paper finds that entrepreneurs are key for understanding top income inequality. Most top income is non-wage income, a primary source of which is private “pass-through” business profit. These profits—which can include labor income […] The post Labor Income For Top 0.1% Exceeds Income from Capital appeared first on Econlib.
Eric Voegelin: Economics with a Moral Grounding
Methodology is not a value-free tool in economic analysis, leading some to conclude economics itself cannot be a value free science. The presumption of every economic methodology is philosophical and ethical, for it holds a view of a reality that transcends economics: what lies therein an account of the human person. Positivist schools of thought […] The post Eric Voegelin: Economics with a Moral Grounding appeared first on Econlib.
Google revives controversial cold-fusion experiments
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01683-9?utm_source=fbk_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=naturenews&sf213365396=1 Advertisements
Artificial intelligence detects a new class of mutations behind autism
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-artificial-intelligence-class-mutations-autism.html
We’re Now At A Million #Plastic Bottles Per Minute – 91% Of Which Are Not Recycled
https://www.forbes.com/sites/trevornace/2017/07/26/million-plastic-bottles-minute-91-not-recycled/?fbclid=IwAR22GJMf5yiAb6N4LJKVho_Vv2S2Vizc3MLdLDEPbXcDbR4Wx7d5vB3EcBk#4d96ad80292c
Bloomberg analysis reveals the world’s healthiest countries.
https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/worlds-healthiest-countries-bloomberg?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1558960326
Study Finds #Dandelion Root Extract Kills Leukemia Cells, Prostate Cancer Cells, and Chemo-Resistant Melanoma
https://realfarmacy.com/dandelion-cancer/
The Lone Star Tick That Gives People Meat Allergies May Be Spreading.
https://www.wired.com/story/lone-star-tick-that-gives-people-meat-allergies-may-be-spreading/?utm_source=facebook&utm_social-type=owned&mbid=social_fb&utm_campaign=wired&utm_brand=wired&utm_medium=social
#DHL Has Already Begun Drone Deliveries In China Were Still Explaining Our Address For Delivery
https://m.mensxp.com/technology/news/53141-dhl-has-already-begun-drone-deliveries-in-china-we-re-still-explaining-our-address-for-delivery.html
Cancer cells are quick-change artists adapting to their environment
https://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2019-05-cancer-cells-quick-change-artists-environment.html
Scientists create a “lifelike” material that has metabolism and can self-reproduce – Big Think
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/scientists-create-a-lifelike-material-that-has-metabolism-and-can-self-reproduce?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1558961076
AI Beats Animal Testing at Finding Toxic Chemicals.
https://www.the-scientist.com/critic-at-large/opinion–ai-beats-animal-testing-at-finding-toxic-chemicals-65795?utm_content=90751155&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-126949064159706
Israel Faces A Possible Second Election With PM Netanyahu Struggling To Form A Coalition Government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman announce a coalition agreement, May 25, 2016 (Yonatan Sindel/FLASH90) *L.A. Times:** Netanyahu struggles to form new Israeli government as deadline approaches* Facing a looming deadline, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu struggled to form a new government Sunday, and his party began preparing the nation for the possibility of new elections. Last month, Netanyahu and his natural allies on the right came out on top in a hotly contested race in which he faced political novice Benny Gantz, a ... more »
The 2018 Midterms: U.S. Census Data on the “Coalition of the Ascendant,” Voter Registration, and Voting
There are many barriers to registering and voting, which in toto amount to optimizing the exercise of the ballot for income.
Israeli Air Force Attack Syrian Anti-Aircraft Position After Its Warplane Came Under Fire
An Israeli F-16. (Hagar Amibar/Israeli Air Force) *Jerusalem Post: **IAF destroys Syrian missile launcher after missile fired at Israeli plane* The missile didn't hit the Israeli aircraft, which was conducting a routine flight over northern Israel, and fell within Syrian territory. The IAF destroyed a Syrian launcher that fired an anti-aircraft missile at an Israeli plane, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday night, stressing that Israel will not tolerate any aggression against it. “A short time ago, the Syrian army tried to hit an Israeli plane, it did not succee... more »
Illegal Aliens Are Caught — Then Released Into U.S. Interior
[image: illegal-aliens-are-caught-then-released-into-u-s-interior] Despite President Trump’s strong rhetoric critical of the of the “catch and release” of illegal aliens, the practice has not only continued but is being expanded.
On the Hazards of Ignoring Hazlitt
This *Guardian* article is better than 16 years-old. It concerns William Hazlitt, the English-Irish polemicist who, like Charles Lamb, Leigh Hunt and Charles Hamilton Reynolds, decades ago provided merely a marginal presence in my youthful studies in the 70's & 80's in the life & work of John Keats that accounted for the bulk of my English literature scholarship in my late teens-early 20's. Reading this old article from 16+ years ago was, in a way, almost like a homecoming for me. Like a tragically huge number of us, I'd neglected Hazlitt whose star has faded in proximity to t... more »
President Trump and First Lady Melania Attend Imperial Palace State Dinner Hosted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump become the first guests of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace. The formal state dinner is the first of the era of Reiwa and intended to highlight an … Continue reading →
Mother and four children killed in head-on crash
Just In - 7 hours ago
A head-on collision involving a car and truck claims the lives of a mother and four children on the Bunya Highway near Kingaroy in Queensland's South Burnett.
Trump is furious with Australia. Will Sinodinos walk into the fire?
Just In - 7 hours ago
The man once labelled "the real deputy PM" will now occupy the most important Australian ambassadorship in the world, during a trying time in the Australia-US relationship.
'Goosebump-material stuff': Restoration reveals building's convict past
It's been a watering hole, a brothel and a nightclub, and soon it will be a boutique hotel. If the walls of this building could talk they'd have plenty of stories to tell.
Mystery surrounding cliffside deaths 170 years ago still haunts small town
Just In - 7 hours ago
A series of killings that happened 170 years ago have created deep rifts in South Australia’s Waterloo Bay — and a new cliffside monument is at the centre of the debate.
The war most Australians know almost nothing about
It's a public memorial in the heart of Melbourne's CBD — but many are still unaware of the fate of the two Australian warriors who were hanged at that site more than 150 years ago.
Victoria has problems other states would love to have
Losing a $2 billion promise from Bill Shorten and a huge slump in stamp duty revenue still couldn't drag Victoria into deficit in its 2019 budget, writes Daniel Ziffer.
Here's your guide to ethical investing, or how to get rich without ruining other people's lives
The establishment of compulsory superannuation in Australia means every single worker in this country is effectively an investor. But what if, without realising it, you are giving money to things you have major moral objections to?
'Wrong place at the wrong time': Man dies after leg bitten off by shark in Hawaii
Just In - 7 hours ago
A shark attacked the 65-year-old Californian man while he was swimming in Maui and a witness said when rescuers pulled him to shore and began CPR, he was missing a leg from the knee down.
Wisconsin Assistant Coach’s Wife, Daughter Die in Crash
MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin said Sunday the wife and daughter of men’s basketball assistant coach Howard Moore were killed in a Michigan automobile accident. Moore’s wife, Jennifer, and daughter Jaidyn were killed early Saturday in the crash on the M-14 highway in Washtenaw County’s Superior Township, the department said. “There are no words […]
¿Es un mito que el TPP-11 protege a las transnacionales?
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
27-May-2019 ¿En qué sentido el TPP-11 cambia los derechos de las transnacionales y limita la soberanía nacional de los Estados? ¿Es solo un mito que este tratado aumenta el poder de las transnacionales?
Comunidades indígenas de El Loa se suman a protestas contra el TPP11
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
27-May-2019 Cerca de 80 personas iniciaron la marcha que citó Atacama Somos Todos en contra del Tratado Transpacífico de Cooperación Económica (TPP11) en San Pedro de Atacama y terminaron siendo más de 200 las que dijeron enfáticamente que este acuerdo traerá más inconvenientes que beneficios a Chile.
The Facebook Monster... What Do We Do About It?
*Let's not wait for President Beto to get to the White House before taking action on Facebook* First a caveat: I don't really "get" Facebook and my page is pathetic and 95% of the time I just use it to promote my *DWT* posts. I kind of feel sorry for people who think Facebook posts are a reliable source of information about politics or, for that matter, for anything of substance. Last week, *Politico* published a feature by my old pal, Matt Stoller, who formerly worked for Alan Grayson and then Bernie Sanders and now works at the Open Markets Institute-- Democrats Need to Tame the F... more »
This Might Be the BMW of All Guns (Not a Glock or Sig Sauer)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What could it be? *The P2000 is a finely made pistol that exhibits the best of German engineering in an inclusive package suitable for just about anyone. Drawing upon decades of design and manufacturing expertise the pistol has managed to hold its own in a crowded market of compact and subcompact designs.* The world of compact defensive handguns is a crowded one, but one pistol that stands out ahead of the pack is the Heckler and Koch P2000 pistol. Introduced to market in 2001, the P2000 has carved out a niche as a pistol for those that appreciate f... more »
BOOM: We Ranked the 5 Best Military Rifles on the Planet
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Let the debate start. *However, most SCARs have a reciprocating charging handle that can cause malfunctions if the operator is not aware of its “throw” when shooting around a barricade or in odd positions. FN now offers the SCAR with non-reciprocating charging handles, but earlier versions may pose issues in some situations.* While tanks, planes and artillery may have a larger effect on the battlefield, the infantryman’s individual rifle is still a critical part of any military. Here are five “families” of weapons that may be considered to be the bes... more »
Ayn Rand’s “Anthem” is now a graphic novel, and its timing couldn’t be better
*If we finally achieved an equal society, would the quality of life improve for all? Ayn Rand's classic novella "Anthem" has now been converted into a graphic novel and, as guest poster Maeve Ronan explains, it now literally illustrates the answer to that question for every millennial and Gen-Zer so enraptured by the dream of collectivism for all ...* Rebirth of Ayn RandAyn Rand’s portrayal of a dystopian collectivist society in *ANTHEM: The Graphic Novel *illustrates the harsh reality of valuing equality of outcome over individual freedom. *ANTHEM* is a story about a future in wh... more »
Video Shows Russian Special Forces Deployed To The Front-Lines In Northern Syria
*Muraselon:* *Video: Russian Special Forces deployed to the front-lines in northern Syria* Syria: A video footage was published by the Russian News-Front TV channel shows several soldiers of the Russian special forces being deployed to the front-lines in al-Ghab Plain in northern Hama countryside. The Russian soldiers were seen walking alongside Syrian troops just 300m away of militant’s positions in al-Ghab Plain. They are tasked with monitoring and observing jihadist rebels movements and positions in bid to coordinate attacks with the Russian air force. *Read more* .... *WNU E... more »
Plane Transporting Brazilian Singer Gabriel Diniz Crashes in Sergipe
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to the press agent for the singer of the hit song “Jenifer,” Gabriel Diniz was on board the airplane that crashed going from Feira de Santana (BA) to Sergipe. The plane went down on the afternoon of Monday, May 27, in a mangrove region on the […] The post Plane Transporting Brazilian Singer Gabriel Diniz Crashes in Sergipe appeared first on The Rio Times.
25 Reasons to Avoid the Gardasil Vaccine that Never Should Have Been Approved by the FDA
It has been 13 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supplied fast-tracked approval for Merck’s Gardasil vaccine—promoted for the prevention of cervical cancer and other conditions attributed to four types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The agency initially licensed Gardasil solely for 9- to 26-year-old girls and women, but subsequent FDA decisions now enable Merck to market Gardasil’s successor—the nine-valent Gardasil 9 vaccine—to a much broader age range—9 to 45 years—and to both males and females. As a result of Gardasil’s expanding markets not just in the U.S.... more »
Our Polarised Electorate
The EU election results are in, and seldom has the electorate been so sharply contrasted. 37% of voters commuted to and from the polls on Thursday, while 63% found something else to do. In other words, despite being the most hyped and talked about EU elections *ever* around *the* polarising issue of our time, a firm majority stayed put. It's difficult to say how many of those who did vote out of party loyalty/civic duty, but for the turn out to climb by one-and-a-half points is pretty pitiful. Yet, judging by the commentariat and the Twitterati, this is immediate evidence both part... more »
Breaking News: Israel Strikes Syria IDF Admits Culpability -Casualties Reported
* Updated:* *This is breaking so here are the earliest reports:* Israel Strikes Targets in Syria: Casualties Reported *An Israeli missile struck a target in the Syrian province of Quneitra on Monday; the attack caused a number of casualties, the SANA news agency reported.* *"An Israeli missile targeted Tel al-Shaar in Quneitra," the Syrian news agency stated, noting further that a "military vehicle was targeted and there are wounded".* *After reports about the attack emerged, the IDF confirmed that it was behind the air strike on Syria*. מוקדם יותר היום זוהה ירי נ"מ (נגד מטוסים) ... more »
The Best Way to Honor Fallen Soldiers Is to Stop Sending Troops to War
*Carey Wedler* - The best way to truly honor the troops.
The US Army Asked Twitter How Service Has Impacted People – The Answers Were Gut-Wrenching
*Caitlin Johnstone* - As of this writing, the post has over 5,300 responses. Most of them are heartbreaking.
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