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Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 12, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Nando Reis @ Km De Vantagens Hall (Barra da Tijuca) – Come and see one of Brazil’s musical greats playing classics from his own songbook and that of Roberto […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 12, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 12, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Karaokê Latino (Itaim Bibi) – Those looking for some fun this Valentine’s Day should head to Azucar Club Cubano. This bustling Latin club will promote a Latin karaoke night […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 12, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police seize car believed linked to murder probe in dawn raid
Dawn raids on a number of properties around Hobart this morning net firearms, drugs and a vehicle police believe is relevant to the shooting murder of young father Jarrod Turner in April.
Public service whistleblower's mailed documents intercepted by DPS staff, court hears
Documents mailed by a security guard acting as a whistleblower within the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) were intercepted and read before reaching the MP they had been sent to, the Federal Court hears.
Netflix and Stan subscription revenue to jump 13.7pc by 2023, says PwC
Popular streaming services will experience a surge in subscribers and revenue, while Foxtel is falling behind, according to PwC's latest report.
Opening SA reservoirs could see outbreaks of gastro and illness, report warns
A report finds Adelaide's drinking water could be under risk of contamination, leading to outbreaks of gastro, because of the State Government's plan to open up reservoirs to recreational activities.
So you gave up red meat. Where does your protein come from now?
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Here's how to ensure you're still getting enough protein, iron, zinc and vitamin B12 while cutting back on red meat.
Daily Tele hits out at judge's 'tone' in Geoffrey Rush appeal
The tone a Federal Court judge used during proceedings in the Geoffrey Rush defamation case will be used by The Daily Telegraph as part of an argument as it appeals the decision, and record $2.9 million payout.
Controversial repayment system a valid means of providing credit to Aboriginal people, High Court finds
A South Australian store owner who used an informal credit system for local Aboriginal people has his conviction for unconscionable and unlicensed conduct overthrown in the High Court.
Jon Stewart shames politicians who failed to show up to hear 9/11 survivors speak
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Comedian Jon Stewart rips into US politicians for failing to turn up to hear the testimony of 9/11 survivors, calling their behaviour "an embarrassment to the country".
Cricket World Cup organisers defend not having reserve days as matches keep getting washed out
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The ICC is forced to defend its policy of not scheduling reserve days as three games are washed out at the Cricket World Cup, with Aaron Finch warning that too many washed-out matches could impact teams' chances.
Farmers hail heavy rain in SA, but 'worst season so far' continues for many
Heavy rain has fallen over parts of South Australia, providing desperately-needed relief for some of the state's farmers — but unfortunately some areas have missed out.
Senator Lindsey Graham Discusses FISA Court and Ongoing Inquiry…
Inspector General Horowitz is doing a FISA review based on the Carter Page application. However, if Michael Horowitz has started looking deeply into the DOJ National Security Division (DOJ-NSD), via their historic use of FARA definitions to submit Title-1 surveillance … Continue reading →
President Trump Remarks During ‘America First” Iowa Dinner….
President Trump delivered remarks today to the Iowa GOP during a dinner fundraising event in West Des Moines.
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10-18-17 Uighur family walks past a surveillance camera in Kashgar. Photographed for BuzzFeed News blacksmith works under watch of a police guard in Kashgar. A Uighur man stares at a police station from a balcony in Kashgar. https://uyghuramerican.org/article/what-21st-century-police-state-really-looks.html *………*….......................…....................... ….......................*..* 6-9-19 Gulshan was imprisoned just six days after her sister https://pilotonline.com/opinion/columnist/guest/article_e8e84f7c-888a-11e9-9a93-ffe1f968d92f.html Rushan, a Virginian, delivered a spee... more »
Cardinal Sako Expresses Great Joy for the Pope's Visit to Iraq
Assyrian International News Agency - 1 hour ago
Cardinal Sako with Pope Francis.Pope Francis' visit to Iraq in 2020 is a source of "great joy and emotion" across the country. It is an event that unites "Christians and Muslims", this according to the Chaldean primate, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, who spoke to AsiaNews about the announcement the Pope made yesterday during the 92nd plenary assembly
US Walks Back Huawei Sanctions
RT America Published on Jun 10, 2019 The White House Budget Office is scrambling to delay the looming Huawei ban lest US companies become overwhelmed by the Chinese telecomm giant’s absence. Meanwhile the Trump administration can’t decide whether its Huawei fears are an economic or a national security matter. RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick …
Russia & China Abandon USD as Trade War Erupts at Top of Credit Cycle (ENCORE) | Alasdair Macleod
Reluctant Preppers Published on Jun 10, 2019 This ENCORE Presentation of one of our all-time most-popular interviews is for the benefit of our recent subscribers. Please SHARE THIS with family and loved ones! Blessings -DK – Are you being told there’s a perfect storm converging on our financial lives from all sides? Just at the …
Trump’s Middle East ‘Deal of the Century’ and his ‘Kosher Quartet’
Emphasis mine: Trump’s Middle East ‘Deal of the Century’ and his ‘Kosher Quartet’ by Wayne MADSEN, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ The June 25-26, 2019 “peace conference” scheduled for Manama, Bahrain and attended by the United States, Israel, a few Palestinian quislings, and sell-out Arab states is nothing more than a rubber stamp on the future virtual annexation of …
Attorney General Barr on His Job at FBI: I’m Trying to Figure Our Where to Land “Without Being Shot”
Tough job! Attorney General Barr on His Job at FBI: I’m Trying to Figure Our Where to Land “Without Being Shot” by Joe Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ US Attorney General Barr spoke at a ceremony at the FBI academy. He hinted at the dangerous situation he is in as Attorney General at this time in history. Bill …
Netanyahu and Trump Administrations Blame The Victims: Palestinians and UNRWA
Netanyahu and Trump Administrations Blame The Victims: Palestinians and UNRWA by IAN WILLIAMS, https://www.wrmea.org/ United Nations Report MANY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED NATIONS flout its decisions, but they generally do so with circumspection. A criminal breaks the law, but an outlaw denies its validity, in effect trying to undermine the legal system. So, most U.N. members …
German FM Warns Against ‘Dangerous Military Escalation’ Between US & Iran
German FM Warns Against ‘Dangerous Military Escalation’ Between US & Iran by https://www.rt.com/ Steps must be taken to avoid war between Tehran and Washington, Germany’s foreign minister warned, echoing broader concern in Europe over the fallout of the new standoff in the Middle East. – Following stops in Jordan and Iraq, German FM Heiko Maas …
Gold Price Soars In Foreign Currencies w/ Louis Cammarosano
SilverDoctors Published on Jun 11, 2019 Thanks for watching this Silver Doctors Interview. Share your thoughts below and make sure to click the subscribe button to join the Silver Doctors Community. Today’s guest, Louis Cammarosano, joins us to share his thoughts on gold’s recent uptick, the trade dispute between the USA and China and the …
Syrian Goalie Eulogized by Western Media Glorified 9/11 and ISIS
RT Published on Jun 11, 2019 The conflict in #Syria continues to provide an uncomfortable window into the minds of the Western establishment, as mainstream media eulogize a dead ‘moderate rebel’ commander despite evidence of his support for #AlQaeda and #ISIS. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9w4v end
US Secretary of Meddling? Pompeo Promises to Stop Corbyn from Becoming UK’s PM
RT Published on Jun 11, 2019 It looks like that much-lauded “special relationship” between the UK and US is so special that the latter now appears to believe it should be offered a significant say in who leads the former. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9w4d end
Forced Postponement of the Deal of the Century?
I have my doubts the Deal of the Century will ever be revealed. It is not a peace plan. It is an ethnic cleansing plan. The liquidation of the Palestinian ( REAL JEWs IMO) cause. By revealing it, America will be condemned by the world and be exposed as a fake peacemaker, Zionist tool. The …
Living Photos: Tech Showing How 2D Single Photo Images Can Be 3D Animated Is The Best Thing You'll See Today
If you read the Harry Potter series of novels or saw the films, you've known that fiction has people moving in and out of photographs - now that magic has been brought to real life. The University of Washington algorithm Photo Wake-Up was posted in preprint form on arXiv in December and created a buzz because it can take a person from a 2D photo or a work of art and make them run, walk or jump out of the frame. The system also allows users to view the animation in three dimensions using augmented reality tools. Next week at the Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition i... more »
Former VP Biden: 'Trump Is An Existential Threat To America!' . President Trump: 'Joe Biden Is A Dummy!'
President Donald Trump lashed out at Biden at the White House before he left on his own trip to Iowa Former Vice President Joe Biden will let it rip on President Donald Trump in a speech in Iowa today *AP: **Trump, Biden trade barbs amid dueling Iowa campaign visits* MOUNT PLEASANT, Iowa (AP) — President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden spent Tuesday trading insults — sometimes almost simultaneously— as they stumped across Iowa in split-screen moments that could preview a ferocious fight ahead if the two face off for the presidency next year. The back and forth laid bare the ri... more »
The Continuing Adventures of Mr. Wolff: Skullduggery Crew Guts the Pinhead Author of New Anti-Trump Book
After portraying himself as a reliable chronicler of DJT’s White House in a previous bestselling, but widely panned book, author Michael Wolff made the mistake of going on ABC's "The View" where Boobs McCain proceeded to rip him up like a bad loan application. He then got ceremoniously kicked off MSNBC's Squinty & Meat Puppet in the Morning for sticking to his guns over an unproven allegation. As we *wrote earlier about his newest book*, his calmed he's “barely a journalist” and has made that quite evident by parroting celebrity media reporters who often hallucinate their own truths.... more »
June 11: Wow! Social media spread fake news. CBC breaks huge story....
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fake-news-facebook-twitter-poll-1.5169916 Yep. It must be true because 90% of Canadians say they've been taken in by it. You know - social media - like this blog are fake news. So there. Is there fake news on social media? You bet there is - sometimes as part of a professional telling of lies, sometimes becomes of sheer ignorant of the blogger. You can also get fake news by tuning into any commercial news medium such as newspapers, TV, radio - even CBC. This CBC story, for example, never mentions the fact that almost all media spread false news. And... more »
U.S. To Deploy 1,000 More Troops To Poland
US solders from Battle Group Poland conduct training during Saber Strike 2017, at Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Orzysz, Poland, June 7, 2017. US Army *Defense One*: *US to Send 1,000 More Troops to Poland* Last fall, Warsaw asked for a tank division. Looks like they're getting rotating logistics troops instead. The United States will add 1,000 troops to the 4,000 already deployed in Poland, a defense official said Tuesday. Speaking not for attribution a day ahead of an anticipated formal announcement, the official said the added troops would have logistical, not combat, dutie... more »
German Circus Uses Holograms Instead Of Live Animals For A Cruelty-Free Magical Experience
Life under the big top for circus animals is not what the circus industry would like us to believe. In reality, circus animal acts perpetuate animal cruelty. The poor animals are confined in desolate conditions, spending practically their entire lives in cages or chains, and are beaten, shocked and whipped. Clearly, this is not the […] The post German Circus Uses Holograms Instead Of Live Animals For A Cruelty-Free Magical Experience appeared first on Health Nut News.
Iran's Has the Most Ballistic Missiles in the Middle East
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] And that matters. *The Fateh-series missiles are the solid-fueled counterparts of Shahab missiles. Like the Shahab-1 and Shahab-2, the Fateh-110 and Faeth-331 are short-range and road-mobile. The Fateh-110 is a single-stage missile with a range of 210 kilometers. It is likely more accurate than some of the earlier Shahab variants, with some estimates suggesting a circular error probable (CEP) of one hundred meters. Iran began developing the Fateh-110 in 1995, with the first test coming in May 2001. The missile became operat... more »
Woman charged with murder after stabbing in Brisbane
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A 24-year-old woman is charged with murdering a 26-year-old man after he is stabbed in the chest and dies on a Brisbane footpath from "catastrophic" injuries.
'There's no reason for me to resign': Union boss defies calls to quit
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Construction union boss John Setka says he will remain as the CFMEU's Victorian secretary as long as members want him there, describing reports he disparaged the work of Rosie Batty as "completely false".
Veterans' Minister can't 'see the point' of suicides royal commission
The Veterans' Affairs Minister says he can't "see the point" in establishing a royal commission into veterans' suicides, despite admitting the government doesn't know how many ex-military personnel have taken their own lives.
'Frenzied' cattle 'foamed at the mouth' as they trampled fleeing woman in Wales
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A 49-year-old grandmother is "lucky to be alive" after she is trampled by a "frenzied" herd of cattle while walking in the countryside.
'Double standards': The Nightingale star defends controversial film's rape scenes
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Actor Aisling Franciosi says she is "fiercely proud" of The Nightingale and its director, in the wake of the film's controversial Australian premiere in Sydney this week.
Hundreds of public execution sites identified in North Korea, human rights group says
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A new report reveals a network of what a rights group says is hundreds of execution sites inside North Korea, with children as young as seven forced to watch the death squads in action.
Only one woman — and no Australians — on list of world's best-paid athletes
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The Forbes annual list of the 100 highest-paid athletes sees Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi get top billing, with Serena Williams the only woman to feature and no Australians making the cut.
You are ingesting one teaspoon of microplastic a week, study finds
At a conservative estimate, people around the world are consuming a credit card's-worth of microplastic every week, according to a new study.
President Trump Says He Is Against Using CIA Informants To Spy On North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
*Reuters:* *Trump publicly opposes using CIA informants against North Korea's Kim* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump took a public stance against the use of CIA informants to spy on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday, saying it would not happen on his watch and possibly taking away a valuable tool of the U.S. intelligence community. Trump’s remarks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House represented a fresh attempt by the president to cozy up to the North Korean leader, a policy that has drawn criticism for seeming to overlook Kim’s autocratic ... more »
Reports of Ebola Cases in Texas Unfounded
The false claims range from there is an Ebola "outbreak" in Texas to reports of a few confirmed cases.
Did U.S. Taxpayers Pay Over $90 Billion More Under Trump’s Tax Law?
The IRS collected $93 billion more from taxpayers in fiscal year 2018 than 2017, but that doesn't mean it's a harbinger of things to come.
Was a U.S. Tourist Arrested for Refusing to Trade His Wife to a Saudi Prince?
The report appeared on a website whose masthead reads, 'Where facts don't matter.'
Kerry’s Blarney and Murphy’s Law
Recently former unsuccessful Presidential candidate and US Secretary of State John Kerry spoke at the Our Ocean Wealth Summit in Cork, Ireland. He missed seeing the boomerang on the accusation of his own lying, unless of course he no longer considers himself a world leader. As we shall see, Kerry would have been better served […]
New Jersey governor wants several changes in medical cannabis bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy outlined at least five changes he’d like to see in a medical marijuana expansion bill currently under consideration by state lawmakers, including the elimination of a 6.625% sales tax within three years. The changes, according to NJ Advance Media, provide more specifics than previously reported. In addition to eliminating the […] New Jersey governor wants several changes in medical cannabis bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Videotape Shows Slave Labor In Chinese Labor Camp
*Epoch Times: **Secretly Recorded Footage Shows Slave Labor, Effects of Torture in Chinese Labor Camp* In undercover footage shot inside China’s notorious Masanjia labor camp, prisoners are shown hunched over work tables, with piles of wire diodes—an electronic component—on either side of a rubber mat. Working silently, intently, and urgently, they take diodes from the pile on the left, rub them on the mat, straightening them, and then place them in the pile on the right. They do this work 15 hours a day, while being fed subsistence meals and receiving a pittance or no pay at all... more »
Secretary Pompeo Press Conference – U.S-Mexico Migration and Border Agreement…
Yesterday Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held a press conference to answer questions about the U.S-Mexicos migration and border security agreement. After reviewing some info from today, I’m inserting a graphic into Pompeo’s transcribed responses to better understand the “45 … Continue reading →
Alliances – Tokyo Electron Will Not Provide Semiconducter Equip to Trump Blacklist Chinese Clients…
There’s always a larger geopolitical dynamic when you assess the economic alliances that President Trump puts together…. Always and underlying plan… Sometimes it just takes time to surface. As we have noted, even going back to 2017, Japanese Prime Minister … Continue reading →
Supreme Court Rejects Prisoner’s Case, Won’t Address Perpetual Detention At Guantanamo
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case brought by a Guantanamo Bay captive against his perpetual detention, even though war on terrorism has no end in sight. The post Supreme Court Rejects Prisoner’s Case, Won’t Address Perpetual Detention At Guantanamo appeared first on Shadowproof.
Mohammad Sobhi al-Jodeili
June 10, 2019: Mohammad Sobhi al-Jodeili, 36, a medic, died from serious wounds he suffered, on May 3, 2019, after Israeli soldiers shot him with a rubber-coated steel bullet in the face in the Gaza Strip. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has confirmed that the medic, from the al-Boreij refugee camp in central Gaza,… The post Mohammad Sobhi al-Jodeili appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Musical Interlude: Jeff Bjorck, “Desert Cloudburst”
Jeff Bjorck, “Desert Cloudburst”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"When did these big galaxies first begin to dance? Really only four of the five of Stephan's Quintet are locked in a cosmic tango of repeated close encounters taking place some 300 million light-years away. The odd galaxy out is easy to spot in this recently reprocessed image by the Hubble Space Telescope - the interacting galaxies, NGC 7319, 7318B, 7318A, and 7317 (left to right), have a more dominant yellowish cast. They also tend to have distorted loops and tails, grown under the influence of disruptive gravitational tides. *Click image for larger size.* The mostly bluish galaxy,... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 11, 2019
Kim and Trump shaking hands at the red carpet during the DPRK–USA Singapore Summit. Wikipedia *Hyonhee Shin, Reuters:* *A year after Singapore, little change seen in US-North Korea ties: poll* SEOUL (Reuters) - A year after the first U.S.-North Korea summit, most people in countries with a stake in the process think relations between the old rivals have not improved significantly, highlighting a stalemate in their nuclear talks, a poll shows. U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Singapore on June 12 last year, after trading insults and nuclear th... more »
Near-Record “Dead Zone” Expected to Hit the Gulf of Mexico By End of This Year, Scientists Say
Each year, a familiar-yet-demoralizing sight appears on the horizon as researchers study the Gulf of Mexico, the 617,800-square mile salt water area stretching from Florida to Louisiana and the Texas coast line: the annual “dead zone.” The area, which has already been hit hard by chemicals sprayed in the aftermath of the April 2010 BP oil disaster over the years, has becoming increasing polluted over the years, and now things are about to take a turn for the worse, according to researchers at Louisiana State University, as the Gulf of Mexico’s 2019 dead zone is expected to be the... more »
The Mueller Report Isn't Required Reading For Republican Members Of Congress
Justin Amash (R-MI) caused quote a stir last month when he began calling for impeachment, mentioning in the process that most of his Republican colleagues in the House hadn't read the Mueller Report but that he had. I haven't heard much push-back from the GOP but several sources-- both Democrat and Republican-- have confirmed what Amash tweeted, namely that although Democrats have tended to read the report in a serious way. most Republicans haven't bothered or, if they had, just glossed over it in a few minutes. One senior Senate Democrat told me today that Republicans largely gav... more »
Coming up: Australia takes on Pakistan and the weather in Taunton
Australia will be looking to bounce back after defeat to India in its last match, but standing in its way is Pakistan and some changeable English summertime weather. Bookmark this page and check back at 7:30pm AEST to join all the action in our live blog.
Keanu Reeves, Star Wars and Avengers (that don't look quite right) had everyone talking at E3
The biggest movers and shakers of the video game industry unveil their latest at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo — which included a cameo from the John Wick actor.
'Gross': USA criticised for 13-0 thrashing of Thailand at Women's World Cup
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In a record-breaking Women's World Cup score line, the USA opens its campaign with a dominant 13-0 thrashing of Thailand, with star striker Alex Morgan netting five goals.
'Open up': Footage shows moment masked man shoots up Melbourne home
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Anti-gang police release CCTV footage of two late-night shootings at a house in Melbourne's north in the hopes of finding the assailants, one of whom was wearing a military-style vest, walkie-talkie and balaclava when he fired the shots.
Wall Street snaps six-day winning streak as Trump admits to 'holding up' US-China deal
Australian shares are expected to open slightly higher and push beyond an 11-year high, despite a lacklustre day in US markets.
A 'gnawing' burden: When buying a home leaves you with less than nothing
Adam Hughes never imagined buying a modest family home in Perth's outer suburbs would lead him into financial turmoil, struggling to pay a mortgage he can no longer afford.
Chet Raymo, “The Wild Silence And The Wild Dark”
*“The Wild Silence And The Wild Dark”* by Chet Raymo "It is probably obvious by now that I have been reading Yeats. So let me share one more poem, "He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven": “Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” There is a wonderfully sexy scene in “Frankie Starlight” where Anne Parillau... more »
Verizon Promoting 5G to Email Subscribers Even Though Few Want It Where It’s Installed, No Scientific Evidence That It’s Safe, and Increasing Worldwide Opposition.
By B.N. Frank A few months ago, Activist Post reported about how Verizon started their “Let’s 5G” campaign which asks customers to contact their legislators... more »
The Poet: May Sarton "Unison Benediction"
*"Unison Benediction" * "Return to the most human, nothing less will nourish the torn spirit, the bewildered heart, the angry mind: and from the ultimate duress, pierced with the breath of anguish, speak of love. Return, return to the deep sources, nothing less will teach the stiff hands a new way to serve, to carve into our lives the forms of tenderness and still that ancient necessary pain preserve. Return to the most human, nothing less will teach the angry spirit, the bewildered heart; the torn mind, to accept the whole of its duress, and pierced with anguish… at last, act for love.... more »
"Here We Are..."
"Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why." - Kurt Vonnegut
"'Inner Voice' Plays Role in Self Control"
*"'Inner Voice' Plays Role in Self Control"* by PhysOrg.com "Research out of the University of Toronto Scarborough - published in "Acta Psychologica" - shows that using your inner voice plays an important role in controlling impulsive behavior. "We give ourselves messages all the time with the intent of controlling ourselves - whether that's telling ourselves to keep running when we're tired, to stop eating even though we want one more slice of cake, or to refrain from blowing up on someone in an argument," says Alexa Tullett, PhD, lead author on the study. "We wanted to find out w... more »
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"Don't Wonder..."
"Don't wonder why people go crazy. Wonder why they don't. In the face of what we can lose in a day, in an instant, wonder what the hell it is that makes us hold it together." - "Grey's Anatomy"
The Strange Story of How Nazi Fighter Planes Save Israel
*War Is Boring* *History, Middle East* [image: By Unknown - I.W.M. Photo, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26750775] We explain how this happened. *Of the 609 personnel that served in the Israeli air force in its first war, 181 were Israeli-born, 182 came from the United States, 80 were South African and around 50 each hailed from Canada and the United Kingdom. The remainder came from at least a dozen other countries. Around four-fifths were Jewish.* When Israel declared independence from British colonial rule in May 1948, it immediately went to wa... more »
Why the Navy's New Ballistic Missile Submarine Will Be a Game Changer
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Chris Otsen - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 050720-N-8921O-001 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still] New sub, new missiles. *While the Navy may ultimately engineer a replacement for its 1980s-era Trident II D5, the missile is being modernized with improved electronics, firing circuitry and targeting technology to arm the emerging Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines. When the ... more »
Coolest, Wettest, Fewest Fires On Record
October 1 – June 10 daily maximum temperatures in the US are at a record low this year, and have been declining for 90 years. Spreadsheet Map Precipitation has been at a record high. Climate at a Glance | National … Continue reading →
Tucson jury refuses to criminalize humanitarian aid -- Judge announces hung jury in Scott Warren trial
Tucson jury refuses to criminalize humanitarian aid By Brenda NorrellCensored News TUCSON -- Dr. Scott Warren thanked his family, supporters and attorneys after the judge announced a hung jury in his case on Tuesday. Warren urged support for migrants and refugees, as communities continue to face militarization in border communities."I love you all," Warren said, after the jury did
Instead of Ticketing Elderly Woman for Tall Grass, This Cop Mowed it For Her
By Matt Agorist Orono, MN — In case after case, the Free Thought Project has reported on countless incidents of police officers responding to welfare... more »
World News Briefs -- June 11, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Workers load goods for export onto a crane at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China June 7, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer *Reuters:* *Trump defends tariff strategy, China says 'not afraid' of trade war* WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the use of tariffs as part of his trade strategy while China vowed a tough response if the United States insists on escalating trade tensions amid ongoing negotiations. The United States kicked off a tariff battle with China in 2018, seeking sweeping structural changes from Beijing. But tensions betw... more »
IHEP Report Recommends Strengthening Data-Use Practices
A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy and EducationCounsel emphasizes the importance of disaggregating data to promote racial, ethnic and socioeconomic equity and student success.
UNC Asheville’s Agya Boakye-Boaten Receives Fulbright Award
Dr. Agya Boakye-Boaten, chair and associate professor of Africana and interdisciplinary and international studies at the University of North Carolina-Asheville, has received a 10-month Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to teach and conduct research in Ghana at the University of Cape Coast. A Ghana native and former social worker in the country, Boakye-Boaten aims to research […]
Edward M. Kennedy Institute Wins Leonore Annenberg Civics Award
The Boston-based Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has been awarded the inaugural Leonore Annenberg Civics Award (LAIC) from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The institute will use the $200,000 award prize to establish a program to help 8th through 12th grade teachers cultivate skills to lead […]
CMSI Releases Guide on Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
A new guide on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) from the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) calls for more engagement and research to understand how the institutions uplift and support Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The guide, “Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving […]
Report: Student Loan Debt Thwarts Do-Over for Many Bankruptcy Filers
Millions of Americans have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy to eliminate crippling debt and get a fresh financial start, but nowadays it isn’t unusual for people to come out of the process still owing much of their debt in the form of student loans, according to a report issued Tuesday by LendEDU.
Hackers Stole Facial Recognition Data of US Airport Travelers
By Eoin Higgins One of the key fears that critics of mass surveillance and the proliferation of facial recognition technology have warned about has been realized with new... more »
US and Russian Warships Almost Collide in Philippine Sea
– Military.com Fox News Luke Tomlinson June 7, 2019 The U.S. Navy says one of its warships was forced to maneuver to avoid a collision with a Russian destroyer in the Philippine Sea. The USS Chancellorsville, a guided-missile cruiser, nearly collided with the Udaloy I DD 572 when it made an “unsafe maneuver”, coming within 50 to 100 feet, according to the Navy’s 7th Fleet in a statement. “This unsafe action forced Chancellorsville to execute all engines back full and to maneuver to avoid collision,” said the Navy’s 7th Fleet in a statement. Russian state media had claimed that the … ... more »
South China Sea heating up as Beijing deploys troops
MSM too busy pushing two-year old fake news to report … South China Sea High Tension US / UK / Philippines / China June 9, 2019 – South China Sea: Philippine Coast Guard Spots PLAN Warship Off Scarborough Shoal The warship was accompanied by China Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels. The Diplomat Ankit Panda June 10, 2019 A Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warship has been seen near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed feature in the South China Sea claimed by the Philippines and China. According to Cmd. Armand Balilo, a spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard, on Monday, a …... more »
AWEA Must Not Have Read the IER/ACCCE Report
On June 6, 2019, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) posted a blog criticizing the IER/ACCCE June 3, 2019 report… The post AWEA Must Not Have Read the IER/ACCCE Report appeared first on IER.
6 Vital Things To Do BEFORE An Economic Collapse
By Mac Slavo With signs all over that this “booming economy” may not be as robust as is reported, it may be time to consider... more »
Over Taxed: 1/3 Of Americans Need A “Side Hustle” To Make Ends Meet
By Mac Slavo Imagine a world in which you could keep every single penny that the fruits of your own labor produced. That would be... more »
"Biggest Animal Disease Outbreak Ever" Has Already Killed Millions... And There's "No Way To Stop It"
*"Biggest Animal Disease Outbreak Ever" Has Already Killed Millions...* *And There's "No Way To Stop It"* by Michael Snyder "We have never seen an animal disease outbreak like this before, and it is rapidly getting worse. African Swine Fever, also referred to as “pig Ebola”, has already wiped out millions upon millions of pigs and it continues to spread to even more countries. There is no vaccine and there is no cure, and so essentially we don’t have any way to stop this disease. At this point, the only solution is to kill all the pigs wherever the virus is found and desperately hop... more »
The 25th Amendment wouldn’t work to dump Trump
Erik M. Jensen, Coleman P. Burke Professor Emeritus of Law, Case Western Reserve University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
Those who want President Trump out of office should forget about the 25th Amendment; it won’t work as they hope or believe. The amendment is a complex law that – by design – is very hard to use.
Did a Trapeze Artist With Diarrhea Defecate on 23 People?
Something about this story seems a little ... fishy.
Enough Is Enough
We will not stand by and allow scorched-earth litigation tactics to destroy our newsroom and trample our First Amendment rights.
Studenting While Black: another example of calling the cops on Black people for simply existing
On June 2, Black graduate student Shelby McPhee was accused by two white women of stealing a laptop while he was attending the Black Canadian Studies Association session at the 88th annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences held at the University of British Columbia. The white women, Congress attendees, asked to see proof that […]
Scientific Evidence Confirms Music Helps Preterm Infants Brains
SWI, the Swiss Information channel, reported that there is scientific evidence that music helps nurture brain development in premature infants. Swiss neuroscientists reported documenting positive effects of specially composed and performed music on developing neural networks of premature babies. The musical selection provided a soothing background of bells, harp, and Indian punji (charming snake flute). Infants in the music exposure group listened to music five times per week. Medical imaging reveals that the neural network of premature babies who have listened to specially compose... more »
Police Investigate Murder of Former Arkansas Senator Linda Collins-Smith – Frequent Critic of CPS Corruption
Former Arkansas Senator Linda Collins-Smith was found dead in her home last week, and local media sources are reporting that her death is being investigated as a homicide. Collins-Smith was a frequent critic of government corruption and child protective services, but who the attacker was and what the possible motive might have been are not being reported, and the public may never know, as Third Judicial District Judge Harold Erwin has ordered that documents and evidence obtained by the police during this investigation are to be sealed. Here is what we do know about former Arkansas ... more »
Union of Concerned Scientists’ claims refuted by climate science
“UCSUSA claims there will be a huge increase in the number of 90 and 100 degree days in Chicago as CO2 increases – yet the historical data shows the exact opposite. As CO2 has increased, the number of 90 and … Continue reading →
NO, JOE BIDEN DID NOT PLAGIARIZE MICHAEL AVENATTI
Fox News "reports": Former Vice President Joe Biden was applauded Tuesday by Democrats in Iowa when he slammed President Trump with his own twist on the president’s famous campaign slogan. “He says, ‘let's make America great again,’” Biden said of Trump in Ottumwa. “Let's make America America again.” Turns out, that’s not the first time voters have heard that line: Michael Avenatti, the anti-Trump lawyer who briefly promoted a possible Democratic presidential run of his own this year before being indicted on multiple charges, repeatedly used that same slogan in public remarks as he... more »
PSP Investments Gains 7.1% in Fiscal 2019
Today, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) announced its fiscal 2019 results: The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) announced today that it ended its fiscal year March 31, 2019, with net assets under management (AUM) of $168.0 billion, compared to $153.1 billion the previous fiscal year, an increase of 9.7%. The investment manager also reported a one-year total portfolio net return of 7.1% and a 10-year net annualized return of 10.7% on its investments and generated $90.1 billion of cumulative 10-year net performance income and $48.8 ... more »
Election? What Election? Europe’s Elite Will Censor Their Way Out of This Mess (or Die Trying)
Editor’s note: I’m pleased to introduce Ghion Journal readers to Helen Buyniski, who I’ve been reading with great interest for some time. Known in particular for her investigations into the ideological underpinnings of Wikipedia and its propagating of various kinds of misinformation, Helen conducts her research in depth and pens her words with bite. I hope you’ll give her inaugural piece your undue attention. . . . . . . . . . . .… The post Election? What Election? Europe’s Elite Will Censor Their Way Out of This Mess (or Die Trying) appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Facebook Bikeshare Workers Organize Against Anti-Union Campaign
At Facebook headquarters, workers for Bikes Make Life Better face an anti-union campaign from their employers as they try to form a union. The post Facebook Bikeshare Workers Organize Against Anti-Union Campaign appeared first on Shadowproof.
A Conservative Discovers Problems With Police Accountability. Sort of.
Scott Johnson of Powerline has been following the trial of a Minneapolis police officer accused to shooting and killing a totally innocent woman (in fact, the woman who called the police) seemingly without the least provocation. Johnson has reported for months on all the frustrating barriers to bringing this police officer to justice -- the […]
Why Scientists Who Know Climate Change Isn’t Causing Extreme Weather Stay Quiet
Climate Change Dispatch Ross McKitrick | June 7, 2019 This week in Vancouver, Prime Minister Trudeau said the federal carbon tax, a key pillar in his government’s climate policy, will help protect Canadians from extreme weather. “Extreme weather events are extraordinarily expensive for Canadians, our communities and our economy,” he said, citing the recent tornadoes …
Patrick Moore – The Power of Truth
Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore gives a keynote address to the Economic Education Association of Alberta’s 6th annual “Freedom School” conference, on “Things that Matter: An Agenda for Alberta”, about changing the world by speaking the truth – in this case about the science, policy and politics of man-made global warming
"Marks..."
"The most important thing for any con artist is never to think like a mark. Marks think they can get something for nothing. Marks think they can get what they don't deserve and could never deserve. Marks are stupid and pathetic and sad. Marks think they're going to go home one night and have the girl they've loved since they were a kid suddenly love them back. Marks forget that whenever something's too good to be true, that's because it's a con." - Holly Black, "White Cat" (2010)
The Tragedy of Middle Eastern Christians
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
I was discussing the sad plight of the Christians of the Middle East recently with a Lebanese friend, who recited the familiar refrain of the near extinction of the Christian communities of the Middle East.
Iraq to Restore 15,000 Antiquities From U.S.: PM
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi said on Tuesday that his country would restore 15,000 ancient artifacts from the United States soon. "Iraq was and will always remain a cultural and historical center, and we must make use of this great legacy to build the present and future of the country," Abdul-Mahdi said during his visit to the National Mus
Africa-wide free-trade deal will help SA's economy, says Ebrahim Patel
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
11-Jun-2019 In 2018, SA and other African nations signed the CFTA agreement, which aims to create a single continental market for goods and services
Vast majority like their health-care
Great news, right? 80% of Americans rate their health-care quality as excellent or good. Except it was 76% under Obama in 2015, and 83% under Bush in 2007. All studies showed before Obama decided to take over health, that nearly 85% of Americans were satisfied with their health insurance (which is not always the same as health care), in fact, some didn't want insurance, others just hadn't signed up for state or federal government plans. Didn't matter. He wanted the power. Jail or fine if you didn't have the level of insurance the government demanded. So what if you're happy with... more »
only by judgment are energies aligned
*As* the lightning cometh from the east and goeth unto the west so shall the coming of the Son of man be. Here in the retreat at Luxor the action of whitefire is increased in response to the mandate of Jesus the Christ delivered as the flaming sword of peace which is come for judgment in the Middle East. “Out of Egypt have I called my Son; I call this day,” thus sayeth the LORD of hosts to the Christ consciousness in every man, woman and child living in the Middle East, whether Arab or Jew or Gentile or Christian or heathen. So ye people who dwell in the ancient land of all th... more »
Illegals No Longer Evade Capture. They Want to be Caught. But Why?
[image: illegals-no-longer-evade-capture-they-want-to-be-caught-but-why] U.S. border officials say that illegals no longer evade capture at the border. In fact, they say, illegals want to be caught. The reason? If they show up in a “family unit,” and likely sometimes not, border agents will simply release them on a promise to return for an immigration hearing.
California Budget Will Provide Healthcare to Young Illegal Aliens
[image: california-budget-will-provide-healthcare-to-young-illegal-aliens] Democrats in California’s state legislature agreed on June 9 to allow 19- to 25-year-old illegal aliens to receive Medi-Cal, the state’s health insurance program.
Remembering Tiananmen Square and Communist Rule in China
[image: remembering-tiananmen-square-and-communist-rule-in-china] Wherever the Beijing regime sees or even senses a threat to its totalitarian power, harsh action can be expected.
Floating Train Wreck: The Navy's Littoral Combat Ship Is a Disaster
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Woody S. Paschall - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 190419-N-KG738-1051 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyr] Here is all of the reasons why. *The U.S. Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship was supposed to be cheap, fast, flexible and easy to build.* But after spending $30 billion over a period of around two decades, the U.S. Navy has managed to acquire just 35 of the 3,000-ton-displacement vessels. Six... more »
Thoughts on Tank Man
Recently, Pierre Lemieux quoted my comment on a pre-release viewing of Robert Anthony Peters’s new short film, Tank Man in a post here at EconLog. I said the film made me cry, and that it’s a beautiful story. And that you should see it if you get a chance. Now that the film is online […] The post Thoughts on Tank Man appeared first on Econlib.
Live: NSW Now: Star casino group cuts 400 jobs, Brexiteer Nigel Farage to speak in Sydney
Just In - 6 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The Star casino will slash 400 jobs as spending by high-rollers plummets and Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage to come to Sydney for 'conservative political action conference'
Want to buy a home formerly owned by the Queen? It'll only cost you $10m
Just In - 6 hours ago
The "Palazzo-style" property, the only place outside the United Kingdom that Queen Elizabeth II has called home, "is just crying out for a great conversion", according to the real estate agent.
Orders pour in for seatbelt covers with medical details after mum posts photos
A Victorian mother achieves overnight success after her Facebook post featuring homemade seatbelt covers, which display important medical information in the event of a crash, goes viral and prompts thousands of orders.
Darwin mayor suggests building a ‘big D’ would help Top End tourism
Darwin City Council looks into the possibility of a new "landmark feature" that could become "an iconic tourist trap" and entice visitors into posting on social media.
'Worst in living memory': Qld farmer spends $800,000 carting water
A horror summer season has seen fruit and vegetable growers in Queensland go to extraordinary lengths to grow crops.
High Court asked to determine what constitutes female genital mutilation
The reach of laws against female genital mutilation will be tested in the High Court today, as it considers calls for a retrial of three people accused of carrying out a practice known as Khatna on two young sisters. WARNING: Graphic content.
SA Government accused of misleading foster carers after FOI reveals funding halt
Foster carers have historically been able to apply for house and car upgrades to enable them to care for extra children, but the ABC can reveal the category of support was suspended in September 2018.
Rare glimpse of mating whale sharks excites scientists
The liaison between two whale sharks is one of the few times mating has ever been seen.
Australian veterans with PTSD to trial medicinal cannabis treatment
An Australian-first trial using medicinal cannabis to treat returned servicemen and women suffering from PTSD is launched, targeting defence personnel who have not responded to conventional treatments.
Australian winter crop to bounce back, ABARES says
After a disastrous season last year, the national winter crop is set to rise significantly as rains arrive in WA, the national forecaster says.
Long wait for youth mental health support in Tasmania's north
Carrie Lethborg has 30 years' experience in the health sector but says trying to get mental health support for young members of her extended family has "brought her to her knees".
Flying taxis head to Melbourne as Uber Air trial announced
The global ridesharing giant says it will use a fleet of vertical take-off and landing aircraft to connect transport hubs like airports and CBD sites, using car park roofs and existing helipads to run the service.
Will Adani be the 'ice-breaker' for six more proposed Galilee mines?
Mining lobbyists and environmentalists say a go-ahead for Adani tomorrow would be monumental for the Galilee Basin, possibly paving the way for six other mines in the region but analysts say some projects may not be viable.
'We have no shelter': Syrian refugees in Lebanon forced to demolish homes and live in tents
Refugees who fled to Lebanon from the ongoing war in Syria are being forced to demolish their modest homes and live in tents as the Lebanese Government pushes for resettlement in Europe.
We interviewed 80 pensioners. They revealed something surprising about loneliness
Just In - 6 hours ago
We spoke with 80 pensioners about whether they were lonely. The results varied wildly and there was an often overlooked variable in play, write Alan Morris and Andrea Verdasco.
'It was quite terrifying': Flu not the only illness to be concerned about this winter
Health authorities are warning there has been a spike in both pneumonia and the childhood condition croup in recent months, and the flu might to be blame.
Jobs boom, but not everywhere: What the census says about Australia's growth
Just In - 6 hours ago
Australia's sprawling outer suburbs have rapidly growing populations, but most of the new residents have a very long commute to get to jobs that are mainly located near the CBD.
We can guess who you vote for — this is the clue
The saying goes "If you are not a liberal at 25, you have no heart. If you are not a conservative at 35, you have no brain". But the reality is a little more complex.
Ella's legal win was meant to improve travel insurance. An investigation's found it hasn't
Travel insurance companies that impose blanket exclusions for mental health issues are promising to change their ways after an investigation finds hundreds of Australians have been discriminated against.
Strong hay demand at clearing sales
Hay prices hit record levels and, as the national supply continues to shrink, there is hot competition for fodder in unconventional markets such as clearing sales.
"The American Bolsheviks Are Coming…"
*"The American Bolsheviks Are Coming…"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL – "It’s coming. It’s happening. Our dark fears and midnight tremors are coming to life. In the broad daylight. The Bolsheviks are invading the suburbs and cities… and even the Corn Belt… all across America. *American Jackassery: *Both Democrats and Republicans are turning to three-part programs – one part Soviet economic claptrap, one part Mussolini’s political bamboozle, and one part pure American jackassery. Today, we begin the hard work of giving them the mockery they deserve. We only worry that we will run out of s... more »
Ignoring Race and Privilege: How The College Board’s SAT Adversity Score Missed the Mark
Adverse experiences and social privilege are both life circumstances that can alter a test-taker’s score on standardized tests. However, the College Board, with their recent announcement of an “adversity score,” highlighted the disadvantages of adversity, while ignoring the advantages of privilege. In doing so, the College Board treats adversity as a handicap to be accommodated, while missing an opportunity to address a myriad of noncognitive factors that make SAT scores either lower or higher than they should be for different racial and ethnic groups, and socio-economic statuses.
Dimitry Orlov Says Some Astounding New Things About Nuclear Energy
*Chernobyl* Thought I'd bump this to the top seeing that Dimitry Orlov's latest Club Orlov blog post about the HBO Russia hit piece on Chernobyl says some things about Nuclear Energy that I never knew. Apparently the Russian Nuclear Energy Company *Rosatom* has invented two new technologies that manage to reduce the environmental footprint of nuclear energy and even re-cycle and de-radiate nuclear waste. You have to read three-quarters through Orlov's post to get to this part. If this is true, I may have to re-think my negative opinion about nuclear power. I found out about this "... more »
"History..."
"History is a vast early warning system." - Norman Cousins "The most important thing for any con artist is never to think like a mark. Marks think they can get something for nothing. Marks think they can get what they don't deserve and could never deserve. Marks are stupid and pathetic and sad. Marks think they're going to go home one night and have the girl they've loved since they were a kid suddenly love them back. Marks forget that whenever something's too good to be true, that's because it's a con." - Holly Black, "White Cat" (2010)
Cheyenne River Lakotas Force Keystone XL Trucks off Lakota Land
. Resisting, Chairman Frazier thanks Lakotas for standing up and turning it around! By Brenda Norrell Censored News EAGLE BUTTE, South Dakota -- Cheyenne River Lakotas blocked this Keystone XL truck and forced it off their land on Monday. Tribal police escorted the truck off Lakota land. Thanking those who blocked the truck, Chairman Harold Frazier said anyone working with Keystone
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 6/10/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Alert- Markets: Get Ready Because It's Happening NOW!” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • *"Market Insight: The Tell Tale Inversion"* By Joe Withrow "U.S. Treasuries are now warning us of a recession… That’s the story of today’s chart, which maps U.S. Treasury rates for short-term and long-term Treasuries. These are fixed-income securities that are issued and g... more »
Hong Kong Gears Up For Mass Strikes And Protests Against Extradition Bill
*Reuters*: *Hong Kong gears up for mass strikes as thousands rally overnight against extradition bill* HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong braced for mass strikes on Wednesday after thousands braved thunderstorms overnight to stage fresh protests against a proposed extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to mainland China for trial. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said she would press ahead with the legislation despite deep concerns across large swathes of the Asian financial hub that on Sunday triggered its biggest political demonstration since its handover from ... more »
FCC To Throttle School Internet
It looks like a bunch of kerfluffling about more of those oddly-named, obscure gummint programs, but the news from the FCC is ominous for schools. According to edscoop, the FCC has filed a notice of proposed rulemaking intending to cap the FCC's Universal Service Fund. That fund subsidizes broadband infrastructure and access for schools, libraries, and rural communities. It includes the E-Rate program, which helps get wireless internet into schools. Yeah, that looks speedy.E-Rate is not without its controversial features. Not everyone likes the funding mechanism, and in the traditio... more »
Trump’s Long-Term Goal Is Not Global Free Trade
*In this guest post Don Boudreaux offers several more reasons to dismiss the absurd assertion that Trump’s long-term goal is a world of freer trade. Trump, he reminds us, has pontificated for decades on trade, with words that reveal him as nothing more than a clichéd economic nationalist.* Trump’s Long-Term Goal Is Not Global Free TradeThe economic case against protectionism is practically invincible. While theoretical curiosities can be described in which an import tariff (or an export subsidy) yields to the people of the home country net economic gains, the conditions that must ... more »
Iron Law of Unintended Consequences
From a very dedicated reader (and Boing Boing) East West Market in Vancouver, B.C. had a terrific idea to get people to start bringing their own reusable shopping bags: design plastic bags with messages too embarrassing to carry. Unfortunately, while hilarious, it's backfiring. They made them too good and now everyone wants a set of them! […]
As I Predicted 15 Years Ago, Indefinite Detentions at Gitmo Continue in the War that Never Ends
Sigh -- here is your update: Human beings are still being detained by the US government in Guantanamo without any due process. I was writing about this 15 years ago, but with the loss of some of my early content the earliest I can find is this from 2006. The problem always was our using […]
"A Stock Market Crash Scenario"
*"A Stock Market Crash Scenario"* by Charles Hugh Smith "We have all been trained by a decade of central bank saves to expect any stock market swoon will soon be reversed by central bank sweet talk and/or rate cuts. As a result of such ever-present central bank willingness to intervene in the stock market, participants have been trained to believe a stock market crash is no longer possible: should the market drop 10%, or heaven forbid, 20% (i.e. into Bear Territory), the Federal Reserve and the other global central banks will save the day with direct purchases (The Plunge Protectio... more »
Police Investigate Murder of Former Arkansas Senator Linda Collins-Smith – Frequent Critic of CPS Corruption
Former Arkansas Senator Linda Collins-Smith was found dead in her home last week, and local media sources are reporting that her death is being investigated as a homicide. Collins-Smith was a frequent critic of government corruption and child protective services, but who the attacker was and what the possible motive might have been are not being reported, and the public may never know, as Third Judicial District Judge Harold Erwin has ordered that documents and evidence obtained by the police during this investigation are to be sealed. Here is what we do know about former Arkansas ... more »
Migrant Aid Workers Targeted by Border Agents in Retaliation, Unicorn Riot Exposes Documents
UPDATE: Judge Declares Hung Jury in Case of Scott Warren TUCSON — The jury in the felony trial against Scott Warren, a humanitarian-aid volunteer charged with harboring two undocumented immigrants in southwestern Arizona, was unable to reach a verdict in the high-profile case. After bringing the 12-person jury into the Tucson courtroom, U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins declared a hung
SIG MCX: The Ultimate Modular Rifle?
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.sigsauer.com/store/sig-mcx-virtus-patrol.html] Let's check it out. When the SIG MCX rifle came out in 2015 it was a game changer that drastically raised the goal post for its competitors. It’s modular design quickly made it a favorite among gun owners who wanted something they could completely customize to meet their needs. 3 years down the road and the SIG MCX is still attracting new devotees every day with the same levels of customization that helped it put its name on the map. *THE MOST MODULAR RIFLE ON THE MARKET* T... more »
Trade Tussle: America Needs to Capitalize on Its Relationship with Taiwan
*Paul J. Leaf* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Washington should negotiate a free trade agreement with Taipei. It is imperative that Washington supports Taiwan in its battle to remain independent of China. There are potent opportunities to do so before Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections in 2020—without America interfering in those elections. Taiwan has two primary political parties: the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT). The KMT leans towards unification with China, while the DPP prefers independence. The DPP currently controls Taiwan’s ... more »
No More F-35: Why a 6th Generation Fighter Will Be Everything
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julius Delos Reyes - http://www.af.mil/news/story_media.asp?id=123121037, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5627934] Nothing better. *Analysts have speculated that as 6th generation developers seek to engineer a sixth-generation aircraft, they will likely explore a range of next-generation technologies such as maximum sensor connectivity, super cruise ability and an aircraft with electronically configured “smart skins.”* Fighter jets in 20-years may likely contain the ne... more »
Here’s What the ‘Dobby’ Alien Video Most Likely Shows
Out of all the things a viral video might have captured, a real-life Dobby is probably the least likely.
A new picture of dengue’s growing threat
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Why Should Immigrants ‘Respect Our Borders’? The West Never Respected Theirs.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/07/opinion/immigration-reparations.html?fbclid=IwAR3f_pP42ExbSGn4u-zGIl9VnBgWwBwleYJC9Kp-hFuCn_VfdDFW1I1wP1g
Incredible slow-motion photography reveals the hallucinatory beauty of sound in water – and whiskey.
https://www.businessinsider.in/Incredible-slow-motion-photography-reveals-the-hallucinatory-beauty-of-sound-in-water-and-whiskey/articleshow/64343748.cms
Utility of Restriction Spectrum Imaging Among Men Undergoing First-Time Biopsy for Suspected Prostate Cancer
https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.18.20836
Advanced Endoscopic Procedures: An Update for Radiologists
https://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.18.21052
Oreskes Discovers It’s Hot In India
By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward/Joe Public Nomeo’s getting her knickers in a twist because it’s hot in India: NEW DELHI — When the temperature topped 120 degrees (49 Celsius), residents of the northern Indian city of Churu stopped going outside and authorities started hosing down the baking streets with water. Churu — […]
Alabama gov signs bill establishing medical marijuana study group
Alabama won’t become the latest state to legalize medical cannabis this year, but it took a potential step forward for 2020. Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a bill that would set up a medical marijuana commission to study the issue and then make recommendations to the Alabama Legislature next year on how to implement […] Alabama gov signs bill establishing medical marijuana study group is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis firm Acreage, Maine partner might sue over state residency requirements
The largest medical marijuana company in Maine threatened to sue the state if it doesn’t alter course on proposed residency requirements for recreational cannabis business permits. According to the Portland Press Herald, MMJ provider Wellness Connection has financial ties to New York-based multistate operator Acreage Holdings, and the recreational rules as currently written would prohibit […] Cannabis firm Acreage, Maine partner might sue over state residency requirements is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
On cannabis legalization and regulation: Q&A with Economist editor Daniel Franklin
The Economist wrote in 2016 that the argument for the legalization of marijuana had been won. “Now for the difficult bit,” the influential global business magazine stated at the time, “the start of complex arguments about how to regulate cannabis.” Three years later, those debates are playing out in more parliaments, civil services and societies […] On cannabis legalization and regulation: Q&A with Economist editor Daniel Franklin is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
DoJ letter to Nadler – digging deeper – DC nervous Nellies
U.S. attorney Durham launches Russia probe review; reaction from Rep. Matt Gaetz and Rep. Mike Turner Fox News Published on Jun 7, 2019 – – In response to a request from House Democrats, the Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter on Monday describing what U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John Durham will be doing as he investigates the origins of the Russia investigation. Interestingly, Durham came highly recommended by Sen. Blumenthal and Sen. Murphy, both Democrats representing Connecticut. –##– DOJ Letter Reveals Broad Scope of John Durham’s Spygate Investigation –... more »
President Trump Renewable Energy Policy Speech – Council Bluffs, Iowa – 4:20pm EST Livestream…
President Trump travels to Iowa today to deliver a policy speech on renewable energy. The remarks are taking place at Southwest IA Renewable Energy in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Later this evening President Trump will deliver remarks at the Republican Party … Continue reading →
U.S. Officially Submits Formal Extradition Request For Julian Assange
*Daily Mail*: *U.S. sends Britain a formal request to extradite Julian Assange as Justice Department bids to put him on trial for leaking military secrets* * The U.S. Justice Department sent a formal application on Thursday, it is claimed * Assange faces charges under the Espionage Act over his WikiLeaks disclosures * He was evicted from the Ecuadorian embassy and arrested by UK police in April America has sent Britain a formal request to extradite Julian Assange in a bid to put him on trial for leaking military secrets. Assange is due in a British court for an extradition hear... more »
The Trump Economy-- An Issue Tailor-Made For Bernie, But A Deadly Trap For Biden
Sharon Nunn's *Wall Street Journal* report on a slowing economy in the South sounds like a Richard Florida prediction come true: "The American South spent much of the past century trying to overcome its position as the country’s poorest and least-developed region, with considerable success: By the 2009 recession it had nearly caught up economically with its northern and western neighbors. That trend has now reversed. Since 2009, the South’s convergence has turned to divergence, as the region recorded the country’s slowest growth in output and wages, the lowest labor-force participa... more »
Schmidt reports on the John Dowd voicemail!
*TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 2019Wallace's friends go to work:* We took our question, late last night, to a spokesperson for Future Anthropologists Huddled in Caves (TM), the trademarked yet despondent group which communicates with us from the years which follow Mister Trump's War through the peculiar nocturnal submissions the haters refer to as dreams. Our question went exactly like this: *Are cable pundits human?* Top anthropologists are sadly aware of the twists and turns of that naive question. In this instance, our question had been triggered by two journalistic events: Yesterday mo... more »
Libyan National Army scores direct hits on enemy positions in Tripoli: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) scored a number of direct hits on the military positions of the Tripoli-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces on Sunday. In a video published shortly after the attack, the Benghazi-based Libyan National Army can be seen bombing the GNA forces in Tripoli, forcing the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish forces carry out operation against YPG in northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 P.M) – The Turkish Armed Forces reportedly carried out a security operation against the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) in the northern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate on Tuesday. According to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, their armed forces targeted the YPG units near the town of Tal Rifa’at on Tuesday, ‘neutralizing’ […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Facial Recognition
I am for the implementation of the Facial and Object Recognition System (FORS) in the Lockport schools. There I said it. I know this might be an unpopular stance but it is the way I feel. I believe an integral
You have to ask for this; expect resistance.
I noted this study about women doing their own breast compression during mammograms in WebMD with no citation except to JAMA Internal Medicine. So I looked that up, "Self-compression Technique vs Standard Compression in Mammography A Randomized Clinical Trial," Philippe Henrot, MD1; Martine Boisserie-Lacroix, MD2; Véronique Boute, MD3; et al., a French study using 549 women. The results of this study echo earlier research that found allowing women to control compression during a mammogram doesn’t reduce the quality of the image but does reduce the level of discomfort women report ... more »
Human Rights Group Maps Hundreds Of North Korean Execution Sites
The new report said its findings show arbitrary executions and extrajudicial killings under state custody have continued under the rule of young leader Kim Jong-un. (Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters) *BBC:* *North Korea: Hundreds of public execution sites identified, says report* A South Korean NGO says it has identified 318 sites in North Korea that have been used by the government to carry out public executions. The Transitional Justice Working Group interviewed 610 North Korean defectors over four years for its report. It documented decades of killings, for offences ranging from ste... more »
99% of Canadian Honey Analyzed Contaminated with Herbicide Glyphosate
*Brian Shilhavy* - This follows the news of major contaminations of cereals and other foods.
Rand Report: Smugglers Earning as Much as $2.5B a Year From Illegals
[image: rand-report-smugglers-earning-as-much-as-2-5b-a-year-from-illegals] A study from the Rand Corporation shows that drug smugglers and their counterparts, the unscrupulous operators who are driving city-sized hordes of Central American illegals toward the southwest border of the United States, are making a fortune.
Trump: “Very Low Inflation, a Beautiful Thing!”
[image: trump-very-low-inflation-a-beautiful-thing] The Federal Reserve expects inflation to remain low, bringing out exuberance from President Trump, but what is good is the Fed's irrelevance, at least for the moment.
Abortion Ban Is Bad for Business — So Say 180 Corporate Executives in Pro-abortion Ad
[image: abortion-ban-is-bad-for-business-so-say-180-corporate-executives-in-pro-abortion-ad] An unborn baby could be bad for business, assert 180 corporate executives in new pro-abortion push.
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing the White House…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Departing the White House for an energy policy speech in Iowa, President Trump stops to take questions from the assembled media pool. UPDATE: Video and Transcript Added . [Transcript] – 12:35 P.M. EDT – … Continue reading →
Kevin Hassett: “Trump is Serious About Additional China Tariffs”…
White House Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett squares-off against Fox Business crew on trade tensions with China, the state of the U.S. economy, the outlook for Federal Reserve policy and his upcoming departure from the White House. Steve … Continue reading →
Another One Nation MP quits to go it alone, citing party 'frustrations'
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party is hit by another MP defection, as one of its three West Australian parliamentarians quits to sit as an independent.
Venezuelans make bags from banknotes with inflation tipped to hit 10,000,000 per cent
As Venezuela's economy spirals, children are starving, preventable diseases are returning, and money is practically worthless. This is the inside story of a hidden humanitarian crisis.
Russian reporter Ivan Golunov has 'fake' charges dropped following media backlash
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Russian police abruptly drop drugs charges against journalist Ivan Golunov in the face of anger from supporters threatening a mass protest, who allege he was framed for reporting on corruption.
Japan and the pension debacle: Political elites fail to understand ordinary people
Japan and the pension debacle: Political elites fail to understand ordinary people Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times It is well and fine for political elites to provide international support to countless nations while running an enormous public deficit. After all, they don’t fear the pension debacle that awaits ordinary people because […]
Wishful Nationalism
PDF Version. A review of Yael Tamir, “Why Nationalism” (Princeton University Press, 2019) *** Progressives are getting nostalgic for nationalism. Yascha Mounk looks to “domesticate” nationalism, in a way that “does not shy away from celebrating the nobility of this collective identity.” Jill Lepore asks, “[I]s there any option other than to try to craft a new American history—one that could foster a new Americanism?” Francis Fukuyama proposes a “new American identity” to supplant multicultural politics on the left. “Why Nationalism” is an important contribution to this growing li... more »
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