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Standing Ovation During Beautiful Farewell Tribute to Sarah Huckabee Sanders…
During the kick-off campaign rally in Orlando Florida, President Donald Trump delivered a farewell tribute to a “warrior”, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. During the first two years of the administration Sarah Sanders has stood firmly in support … Continue reading →
Words have consequences
After the expose of the foul antisemitic comments made by “words have consequences’” Imam from Bristol Abdullah Patel, I hope the politicians who rushed to present their pro-Islam credentials are thoroughly ashamed of themselves. The Evening Standard apparently supports this Imam: Boris Johnson was forced to apologise for comparing veiled Muslim women to “letterboxes” as he was challenged by an Imam during a Tory leadership TV debate. Abdullah Patel, from Bristol, asked if the candidates thought words had consequences, a question immediately directed to the front runner in the... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 19, 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: Arraiá dos Blocos @ HUB RJ (Santo Cristo) – It’s going to be a breathtaking combination of Carnival and Festa Junina at Arraiá dos Blocos, one party you cannot […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 19, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 19, 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: Nacho Delgado (República) – The Uruguayan percussionist Nacho Delgado will perform tonight at Jazz B, in República. Guitarists Cauã Cavalcante, Gian Correa and Patrick Angelo will participate in the […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, June 19, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Liberal Cabinet Approves Trans Mountain Pipeline...BC to take matter to Supreme Court of Canada
The Canadian newz is all about how the Federal Liberal Cabinet of Justin Trudeau formally approved the Trans Mountain Expansion. The provincial government of Alberta...is shredding and polluting its north to send pipelines full of diluted bitumen to the Vancouver harbour system. From there it will be loaded onto oil tankers and shipped around the world. Alberta said today that it's still not enough. They want to increase the numbers and the ranges of the oil tankers so they can sail up and down the coast from Prince Rupert through the narrow and hazardous channels. Here's the C... more »
Poll: Venezuelan President Maduro Still Enjoys Wide Support (Update)
*Zero Hedge:* *Poll Finds Maduro's Domestic Support Stronger After Coup Attempt & US Pressures* A new poll has found that after emerging victorious in Venezuela's recent US-backed failed coup attempt led by opposition leader Juan Gaido, socialist leader Nicolas Maduro commands a popular majority of Venezuelans' recognition as the legal head of the country, even after over 50 countries rejected his January reelection as invalid. The five-month political stalemate appears to be "subtly helping" Maduro, according to a Miami Herald report of a new Datincorp poll conducted over the we... more »
Running an Ethical Business in 2019
*Waking Times *- Making the choice to run an ethical business is one that takes courage.
CAN OF WORMS: Infowars Targeted By Child Porn And MSM, Not The First Time Alternative Journalists Set Up
By Aaron Kesel Hate him or love him, Alex Jones was almost surely set up with images of child pornography emailed to Sandy Hook lawyers... more »
Colombia's President: 'Venezuelan President Maduro Is Looking For A Safe Exit Before His Army Turns On Him'
*Daily Mail: **Venezuelan President Maduro 'no longer feels safe' and is looking for a safe exit before his army turns on him, Colombian leader claims* * Colombian leader Ivan Duque said that Nicolas Maduro's days were numbered * He said Maduro's family and inner circle know that the military will break away * Maduro's grip on power is threatened by de facto president Juan Guaido * On April 30, he rallied the military against Maduro but was foiled by the top brass Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro 'no longer feels safe' and is looking for a safe exit before his army turns on him,... more »
CNBC: Bayer to invest $5.6 billion in weedkiller research to help reputation
Bayer is doing damage control after suffering losses caused by U.S. lawsuits over claims its weedkiller glyphosate causes cancer. On Friday, the company said it would invest $5.6 billion in pesticide research. Bayer also promised to lower its environmental impact by 30% through 2030 by means such as practicing more precise and more careful application […] The post CNBC: Bayer to invest $5.6 billion in weedkiller research to help reputation appeared first on Health Nut News.
Naval Expert: Why Russia Never Built Lots of Aircraft Carriers
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/39955793@N07/5880998048/sizes/o/] Simple. *The aviation capability of the Russian navy is dangling by a thread. Kuznetsov is old and in poor condition, and no carrier is even close to be laid down. * Historically a land power, the Soviet Union grappled with the idea of a large naval aviation arm for most of its history, eventually settling on a series of hybrid aircraft carriers. Big plans for additional ships died with the Soviet collapse, but Russia inherited one large aircraft carrier at the end of the ... more »
Cool Halo Gas Kinematics Keeps Time With Galactic Disks
Astronomers using data from the W. M. Keck Observatory have discovered a dizzying cosmic choreography among typical star-forming galaxies; their cool halo gas appears to be in step with the galactic disks, spinning in the same direction. This is the first-ever direct observational evidence showing that corotating halo gas is not only possible, but common. Their findings suggest that the whirling gas halo will eventually spiral in towards the disk. read more
Two men accused of 1990s gang rape granted bail
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Two men accused of the gang rape of a woman in Brisbane more than two decades ago are granted bail after being extradited from interstate.
AFL match stoush leads to arrest of 30 people in isolated NT community
A fight erupts between families at an AFL game in the remote and at-times troubled community of Wadeye, leading to more than 25 people being arrested and flown to Darwin's Holtze prison.
'What would Julia do?': Gillard shares heartfelt message from fellow passenger
On a recent flight, former prime minister Julia Gillard was randomly passed a "generous" handwritten note by another passenger — a young woman who works in the public service.
Trump kicks off 2020 re-election campaign with promise to 'Keep America Great'
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Jabbing at the press and poking at the political establishment, President Donald Trump officially kicks off his re-election campaign at a Florida rally, exhorting thousands of supporters to keep advancing his political movement to put America's "own citizens first".
Some Ragú pasta sauces recalled because of fragments of plastic
The company behind Ragú brand sauces is recalling an unreported amount of pasta sauces from stores nationwide because they may contain fragments of plastic. Mizkan America Inc. did not include any information in its recall notice about how the plastic may have gotten into the sauces or how the problem was discovered. The company also... Continue Reading
Tuesday Evening Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Farhana Yamin discusses the need to answer the imminent threat of climate breakdown with direct action to force politicians to develop an adequate response (which, to be clear, does not include new pipelines or other subsidies for fossil fuels). Peter Armstrong reports on how a deteriorating climate is making homes uninsurable. And the Sprawl writes that Alberta can't afford continued climate denial. - Meanwhile, Marc Lee points out the absurdity of pretending that the increased extraction and burning of natural gas will do anything but exa... more »
Medical scientist warns against MMR vaccine causing auto-immune attacks
May 8, 2019 OPEN LETTER FROM DR THERESA DEISHER TO LEGISLATORS REGARDING FETAL CELL DNA IN VACCINES Autism connection discovered My name is Dr. Theresa Deisher. I am Founder and Lead Scientist at Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute, whose mission is to educate the public about vaccine safety, as well as to pressure manufacturers to provide […]
New York dumps ‘religious beliefs’ defence for stopping mandatory vaccination
by Ethan Huff NewsTarget Back in April, the bureaucrats of New York State decided that it’s within their jurisdictional purview to eliminate the right of parents to opt their children out of mandatory vaccinations for religious reasons. But Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of Children’s Health Defense is having none of it. According to reports, […]
Another Massacre In Mali
*The Guardian/Reuters: **Mali attack: gunmen on motorbikes kill at least 41 people in two villages* *Attacks on the villages of Yoro and Gangafani 2 compound a dire security situation in central Mali* Unidentified gunmen on motorbikes attacked two villages in central Mali, killing at least 41 people in a part of the country where ethnic reprisal attacks have surged in recent months, a local mayor said on Tuesday. The attacks on Monday evening on the villages of Yoro and Gangafani 2 compound a dire security situation in central Mali, where ethnic militias regularly slaughter civil... more »
Summer snow for Wyoming and Colorado
“A heavy frost is more likely this summer,” says reader Kenneth Lund. “It’s still expected to snow beyond the first official days of summer in the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado above 6,400 feet.” Friday, June 21st: Snow, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ... Read moreSummer snow for Wyoming and Colorado The post Summer snow for Wyoming and Colorado appeared first on Ice Age Now.
We Told You So, Dammit
Over the past two years or so, there has been a steady drip drip drip of apostastic epiphanies among some Reformsters, some of whom have stepped forward to write some version of, "Oops. I think we were probably wring about X." For X, substitute emphasis high stakes testing, treating teachers like the enemy, attempts to impose national standards, education policy dictated by wealthy self-appointed amateurs, and insisting that education could erase poverty and so no attempt to address systemic issues creating poverty were necessary. Etc. It looked like we might have reached a peak las... more »
Dysfunctional local council sacked in entirety by Victorian Government
The Victorian Government said ongoing conflict between councillors had reduced the respect for, and standing of, the council in the community.
Four goals and a thumping win, but the Matildas are still not satisfied
When captain and coach are both a bit deflated after a 4-1 win, you know you're looking at a side with plenty of ambition. But a strong Norway side looms and there are no more second chances, writes Dan Colasimone.
Thousands of fish killed after council opens lagoon
More than 12 tonnes of dead fish have been buried after a council on the New South Wales north coast bowed to public pressure and opened a lagoon.
England scores 395 as Morgan wallops a record 17 sixes
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Eoin Morgan smashes an ODI-record 17 sixes as England reaches its biggest total at a Cricket World Cup, hitting 397 against Afghanistan.
Sperm donor named legal father in fight to stop daughter moving overseas
A man who donated his sperm to a lesbian friend with the belief he could play a role in the child's life wins a High Court fight to be named the girl's legal father, blocking her mother from moving overseas.
Meet the Forrest Gump-style camel trekkers
A novice cameleer and three boys are on a six-month trek from the red centre to the east coast — and they want to pick up a group of followers along the way.
Young and homeless in a sea-change town
Narooma is a haven for holidaymakers and sea-changers, but many young people are finding it impossible to rent in their own home town.
For the First Time, a Brazilian University Does not Rank First in Latin America
22By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – For the first time, Chile leads the Latin America University ranking published by The Times Higher Education in its fourth edition of Latin America University Rankings. The Pontificia Universidade Católica do Chile (“Pontifical Catholic University of Chile”) outperforms two important Brazilian institutions as a result […] The post For the First Time, a Brazilian University Does not Rank First in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. Wants Nations That Import Oil From The Middle East To Partner Up And Protect Oil Tankers Leaving The Persian Gulf
An F/A-18F Super Hornet makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf of Oman, May 22, 2019. US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Herbst/REUTERS *Jack Detsch, Al-Monitor*: *US lines up partners to protect oil tankers after Gulf attacks* The Donald Trump administration is calling on nations that import the bulk of oil from the Gulf to help protect freedom of navigation in the region after the United States blamed Iran for attacking shipping vessels. The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of S... more »
tour of Xinjiang thought transformation camp
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 18, 2019
An image the US says shows the Iranian military removing an unexploded limpet mine from the Kokuka Courageous. Photograph: US navy/Reuters *Dan Sabbagh, The Guardian: **Method of attack on tankers remains key evidence against Iran* *Release of colour images adds more clarity to debate but fails to prove responsibility* The sophistication of the attacks on two shipping tankers in the Gulf of Oman last week had already led most independent analysts to conclude Iran was responsible for the high-profile explosions. But there has been scepticism from some key countries, including Germ... more »
Something inside, that was always denied, for so many years
David Dayen at *The American Prospect*, "Tom Perez Traded a Puerto Rico Statehood Endorsement for DNC Chair Votes [...] The anecdote reveals a mildly seamier side of backroom politics. But it throws the decision to nix the climate debate into even sharper relief. Tom Perez owes his chairmanship to some maneuvering on the island of Puerto Rico. If there's anyone who owes an island devastated by extreme weather, it's Tom Perez. And yet while he seeks the favor of power-broker Puerto Rican politicians enough to meet their demands, he won't grant the people of Puerto Rico some debate ... more »
Ominous News from the San Francisco Fed
And you thought the Fed was just about monetary policy. The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco wants banks to get extra credit for making loans that help communities adapt to climate change and prepare for future natural disasters. A paper released on Monday by researchers at the San Francisco Fed argues that banks should […] The post Ominous News from the San Francisco Fed appeared first on Econlib.
Apparently Stolen Congo State Funds Used to Purchase Apartment in Trump International Hotel & Tower NYC
Letter from Global Witness to the US Senate Intel Committee; an almost identical one was sent to the US House: … Continue reading →
Little Girl from India Found Dead Near US-Mexican Border After Smugglers Dropped Her and Others Off
“***UPDATE***Missing Indian Nationals Located by Border Patrol Release Date: June 14, 2019 UPDATE – Two missing Indian nationals were located … Continue reading →
US House Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Rick Gates and Michael Flynn
US “House Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Rick Gates and Michael Flynn Washington, June 13, 2019 Washington, DC – As part of its … Continue reading →
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Still Fighting 5G. Phone Conference Wednesday, June 19, 4 p.m. EST
By B.N. Frank Activist Post has reported about the many organizations concerned about and fighting 5G installation including NRDC. The organization is holding another phone... more »
Lyme Disease: The CDC’s Greatest Coverup & What They Don’t Want You To Know
By Collective Evolution Lyme disease, do you have it? If you did, you probably wouldn’t know – unless you’re one of the chronic sufferers that have had to visit over 30 doctors to get a proper diagnosis. Lyme disease tests are highly inaccurate, often inconclusive or indicating false negatives. Why? Because this clever bacteria has found a way to dumb down the […] The post Lyme Disease: The CDC’s Greatest Coverup & What They Don’t Want You To Know appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: 6 weeks of testimony in Nxivm case reveal lurid details of alleged sex cult, including branding women and holding them captive
Keith Raniere was arrested in March 2019 and indicted on a variety of charges related to a secret society within Nxivm, which included sex trafficking, sex trafficking conspiracy, and conspiracy to commit forced labor. He has been in federal custody in Brooklyn. His trial began in early May, and it is likely the case is […] The post CNN: 6 weeks of testimony in Nxivm case reveal lurid details of alleged sex cult, including branding women and holding them captive appeared first on Health Nut News.
US to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to Middle East
RT Published on Jun 18, 2019 The acting #Pentagon chief has green-lighted the #deployment of 1,000 additional troops to the #MiddleEast, citing “reliable, credible” intelligence on recent attacks on oil tankers in the Gulf that Washington blames on Iran. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9wk0 end
Merkel Violently Shakes While Meeting Ukrainian President
RT Published on Jun 18, 2019 German Chancellor Angela #Merkel was spotted visibly #unsteady and #shaking when she met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The 64-year-old politician later said she recovered from the sickly condition after drinking water. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9wl8 end
World News Briefs -- June 18, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters: **U.S., China rekindle trade talks ahead of Trump-Xi G20 meeting* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and the United States are rekindling trade talks ahead of a meeting next week between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, cheering financial markets with hope that an escalating trade war between the two countries would abate. Trump said on Tuesday that teams from the two sides would begin preparations for the leaders to sit down at the G20 summit in Osaka. China, which previously declined to say whether the two leaders would meet, confirmed the get-together. “Had a very ... more »
Israeli Education Council Directs $40M for Ethiopian Students
Encouraging leadership and academic excellence among students of Ethiopian descent is the aim of a $40.4-million initiative launched by the Council for Higher Education in Israel. The multiyear plan stemmed from Israel’s 2015 Government Policy for Advancing the Integration of Israel Citizens of Ethiopian Descent into Israeli Society. The steering committee for Making Higher Education […]
Panel: Speaker Disinvitations Seldom Best for Students
At a time when speaker disinvitations are making headlines, colleges and universities would serve the interests of intellectual discourse and robust discussion by helping students understand the value of engaging political and other perspectives different from their own on campus, panelists said Tuesday at a Bipartisan Policy Center forum dedicated to the topic.
Border Patrol fall prey to health crisis diseases
Border Patrol agents fall prey to illnesses plaguing migrant holding centers Washington Examiner Anna Giaritelli June 16, 2019 EAGLE PASS, Texas — Some Border Patrol agents in Texas are concerned about exposure to Ebola by a migrant fleeing the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the United States. But more of them are worried about other illnesses frequently popping up among detainees at stations across the southern border, according to union representatives. Border Patrol’s holding facilities in the Del Rio and El Paso sectors, or regions, are inundated with sick detainees, as we... more »
Is Netanyahu's Stunt On The Golan Heights Another Case Of A Foreign National Giving Señor Trumpanzee A Thing Of Value?
No matter what Netanyahu's motivation, Trump was quick to use his gesture as a valuable resource. But could you imagine building a home in a town in a contested war zone named for the most hated man on the planet? I travel to some pretty dangerous places... but I'll be taking a hard pass when it comes to Trump Heights. So far, though, it's just a plaque, not a town. Netanyahu's cabinet and Trump's crackpot ambassador all trekked up to the pile of dirt to inaugurate or commemorate or something-- basically the re-naming of a 30 year old nearly abandoned town, Bruchim (population: 10)... more »
Donald Trump Jr. Fires Up Orlando Audience With Powerful Speech….
Donald Trump Jr. delivered a rousing testimonial to the power of MAGAnomic and common sense policy during remarks today in a packed Orlando arena. In advance of President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence arrival to kick off the 2020 … Continue reading →
June 18: It is probable that on this post....
......we shall get our 1,000,000 viewer. ___________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/iran-us-tanker-accusation-1.5175368 Oh, yeah. Those Iranians are always attacking people. Not at all like peace-loving Americans. And millions of Christian fundamentalists in the South will actually believe this transparent crap, and feel the virtue running through their veins. Shortly after Trump blamed Iran for the attack, the owner of the Japanese tanker announced that Trump was not telling the truth. Iran, he says, did not attack his ship. When Trump... more »
NASA – Largest glacier in Greenland is growing for third year in a row
The height of Jakobshavn glacier in western Greenland has increased by as much as 30 meters (98 feet) per year in some areas. That’s about the height of a 10-story building … per year!The thickening is occurring across an increasingly wide area. Although the glacier has spent decades in retreat, scientists observed an unexpected advance ... Read moreNASA – Largest glacier in Greenland is growing for third year in a row The post NASA – Largest glacier in Greenland is growing for third year in a row appeared first on Ice Age Now.
'She heaves with fat': Mannequin sparks debate over what healthy looks like
A plus-size mannequin inside a London Nike store has sparked criticism the sportswear brand is promoting an unhealthy body image, but experts say "healthy" may not look the way people think.
Bee pollination: A race between native bees and European honey bees
In research that might help fight the impact of any varroa mite outbreak, the pollen transfer from flowers to both native bees and European honey bees is being measured.
Teenage neo-Nazi jailed after threatening 'race traitor' Prince Harry
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A 19-year-old neo-Nazi who created an image of the Duke of Sussex with a pistol to his head against a blood-spattered background is jailed for more than four years under UK terrorism laws.
Tassie's pocket rocket tall ship a rare survivor of working sail era
This 83-year-old ketch, Julie Burgess, is the last survivor of more than 100 built by the Burgess family — and all were named after Burgess women.
Can systemic racism kill? An inquest into the death of Tanya Day could find out
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Tanya Day died of traumatic brain injuries after she was arrested for public drunkenness in December, 2017. Lawyers for the Indigenous woman's family are now asking the Victorian coroner to consider whether systemic racism was a factor in her death.
No racquet, no problem: French tennis players switch to football mid-match
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Benoit Paire and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga prove you do not need a racquet to have fun on a tennis court, when an impromptu foot tennis match broke out mid-point in Halle.
Out of the darkness and into the mainstream — rise of the alternative mushroom
Consumers are pushing demand for alternative mushrooms to new highs as plant-based diets become increasingly popular and people seek nutritious meat substitutes.
Police release footage of car believed linked to Love Machine shooting
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Police release CCTV footage of a car believed to be linked to a drive-by shooting at Melbourne's Love Machine nightclub in April, which left two people dead and four others injured.
'Very good' phone call between Trump and Xi worth $245b for US stocks
US President Donald Trump tweets that he had a "very good" phone call with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, giving a shot in the arm to Wall Street investors.
Musicians band together to break the law and 'save' Canberra's nightlife
Amid plans for a five-star hotel for Canberra's centre, some of the city's biggest music success stories plot to save its nightlife, claiming currently unenforced noise limits could kick into effect and threaten venues when the hotel starts hosting guests.
Lisa Millar to take over from Virginia Trioli on ABC News Breakfast
At age seven, Lisa Millar was singing the ABC News theme and practising her interview technique on her little sister. After 25 years of reporting in Australia and overseas, she's now looking forward to the challenge of co-hosting a daily morning television program.
Kerr goes bang, Matildas thump Jamaica and qualify for knock-out phase
Australia is through to the next round of the Women's World Cup after a 4-1 win over Jamaica, featuring four goals from Sam Kerr.
The Daily Brief 2019-06-17
This is a summary of 15 AMN articles on the following subjects: Sweida, Syria, Latakia, China, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Jordan, US, Hama, Idlib, Russia, Iran, Israel, Abha, Aleppo. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Yemen, Gulf, Iran, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Complete battle map of Syrian War: June 18 update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – This week has been relatively quiet in comparison to the last few weeks in northwestern Syria, as the jihadist rebels have been the only group that has launched any ground assault in this region. On Tuesday, the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham attempted to retake the town of Qasabiyah […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army prepares for next large-scale assault in northwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to launch their next major assault in northwestern Syria after scoring a small advance earlier this month. According to a field source, thousands of soldiers have been deployed to the northwestern countryside of the Hama in the last two weeks, including units from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
President Trump Massive Orlando MAGA Rally – 2020 Campaign Kickoff – 8:00pm Livestream
President Trump is launching the 2020 campaign kickoff tonight in Orlando Florida. The venue is the Amway center and President Trump is scheduled to appear at 8:00pm EST. President Trump and Vice President Pence will announce their bid for a … Continue reading →
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 168 – 2019
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Skinny polar bear far inland in Siberia not due to sea ice loss but a rare normal event
Originally posted on polarbearscience: A thin polar bear has wandered more than 1000km south of the Kara Sea into the Siberian town of Norilsk, which has happened at least once before in the 1970s. It is reminiscent of a similar incident this past winter in Alaska and there is no reason to blame this on…
Nuclear weapons and Iran's uranium enrichment program: 4 questions answered
Miles A. Pomper, Senior Fellow, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Middlebury at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
Iran's leaders are threatening to breach a 2015 agreement that froze their country's nuclear program. What is uranium enrichment, and what would it mean for Iran's ability to build nuclear weapons?
Man Caught at JFK Smuggling 34 Finches in Hair Curlers
Francis Gurahoo was arrested after arriving on a flight from Georgetown, Guyana.
Is This Couple Viewing the Apollo 8 Spacecraft Launch?
This cheeky image is a composite of at least two different photographs.
Police: Arizona Man Beheads Roommate’s Dog as She Moves Out
She was so distraught that she was unable to call authorities until the next day.
PG&E to Pay $1 Billion to Governments for Wildfire Damage
The company filed for bankruptcy earlier this year citing billions of dollars in expected losses.
Did Police Shut Down a Nightclub For Cannibalism?
An unreliable website shared a scare story with a xenophobic twist in June 2019.
Texas Governor Signs Bill to Protect Babies Born Alive During Abortions
[image: texas-gov-signs-bill-to-protect-babies-born-alive-during-abortions] On Friday, Texas became the latest state to provide protections to infants who survive abortions, the *Texas Tribune* reports.
Despite Trump, U.S. Continues Foreign Aid to Central American Countries
[image: despite-trump-us-continues-foreign-aid-to-central-american-countries] The United States will deliver $432 million in funds that President Trump ordered withheld from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Government Watchdog to Sue Colorado Over Its “National Popular Vote” Law
[image: government-watchdog-to-sue-colorado-over-its-popular-vote-law] It's laudable that Judicial Watch is stepping up to prevent Electoral College abolishers from having their way with the American Republic.
The List: Meet the 5 Best Semi-Automatic Guns Around
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: By Jan Hrdonka en:User:Hrd10 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Glock_30-JH02.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2515588] Do you agree with this? *Introduced in 1983, the Desert Eagle brought rifle technology to the world of handguns, with gas piston design that siphons off hot gases from burning gunpowder and uses them to cycle the handgun.* Semiautomatic handguns typically differ from revolvers in offering a higher ammunition capacity over cartridge stopping power. The disparity doesn’t result in ... more »
The 5 Things You Need to Make a Glock or Sig Sauer Truly Deadly
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GLOBAL-GUNS--RC11A5B3CB00.html] The bullets. *Dum Dum bullets were developed for use by British and colonial forces on India’s Northwest Frontier in the 1890s. * Since their invention in the tenth century, engineers, soldiers and tinkerers have constantly tried to make firearms more deadly. Typically that involves moving to heavier bullets driven by more powerful gunpowders, and while that is effective it is also louder, generates more recoil and necessitates new firearms. One solution is the cre... more »
Do Trump's Polls Matter?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, United States* The Trump campaign’s polling shows Biden beating the incumbent by double digits in crucial states like Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. But does it matter? This evening President Donald Trump will officially launch his reelection campaign at a rally in Orlando, Florida. The campaign’s first hiccup occurred before it even began, when a leak (a ubiquitous problem for this administration) over the weekend of internal poll numbers has dampened enthusiasm from supporters. From March 15 to March 28, the nascent campaign conducted polli... more »
The Dire Necessity of Strategic Concessions and Relationship Building in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Adriana Nazarko* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Strategic patience and maximum pressure don't work, but active engagement will. Looking back at U.S. responses to North Korea’s nuclear program, one would think that they are looking at a modified model of the five stages of grief. The United States has gone through everything: denial, anger (see: “fire and fury”), bargaining, depression, denial again. Yet, try as we might, we cannot hide from established fact—North Korea has developed the capabilities necessary to target U.S. bases and homeland territory with nuclear weapons, ... more »
As California Goes.... So Goes The Nation. Or So They say....
*EARL* DONE THIS The illustrious Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, Monday took an opportunity to try and out-stupid his fellow leftist by proclaiming "Republicans Will Go Into The Waste Bin Of Society". And just so happens as Newsom bangs his shoe about the America we all know also going under to their ideal America, his state's pension fund is circling the bowl because they rejected tobacco and guns, and the doubling of that state's budget in just eight short years. The Governor compared the current political situation in the United States to that of California in the 90s, the... more »
IMCO's Joint Venture With Tishman Speyer
Last week, the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) and Tishman Speyer announced the creation of a joint venture established to build a valuable portfolio of new developments and repositioned office and multi-residential properties in major US gateway cities: The planned investment program bolsters IMCO’s commitment to generating strong results for its clients through high-quality assets and developing long-term and mutually beneficial strategic partnerships. For Tishman Speyer, the venture will facilitate the expansion of its presence in major U.S. markets specifica... more »
Cannabis legalization group Drug Policy Alliance downsizes as funding tightens
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), one of the nation’s top marijuana reform organizations, cut nearly a third of its staff in the past month and is continuing to look at ways to restructure amid funding challenges. DPA closed its offices in Colorado and New Jersey last month and, at the same time, laid off some […] Cannabis legalization group Drug Policy Alliance downsizes as funding tightens is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
A PASSIONATE CULT FOLLOWING IS NOT A NATIONAL CONSENSUS
The president tweeted this yesterday: The Fake News doesn’t report it, but Republican enthusiasm is at an all time high. Look what is going on in Orlando, Florida, right now! People have never seen anything like it (unless you play a guitar). Going to be wild - See you later! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 18, 2019 Today, on the radio, Rush Limbaugh and Vice President Lickspittle took that guitar reference and ran with it: RUSH: I’m told that there are more people that are lined up to get into your rally tonight than go to Disney World on a daily basis. THE VICE PRESID... more »
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing White House – Video and Transcript…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Departing the White House for the Orlando kick-off rally, President Trump stops by the press pool to answer questions. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – 4:01 P.M. EDT – THE PRESIDENT: Mark Esper, … Continue reading →
President Trump Calls Out China and EU Currency Manipulation…
This is a good development. I strongly appreciate a U.S. President who believes in the intelligence of the U.S. voter to understand what is taking place. President Trump is not selling the U.S. electorate short on their ability to understand … Continue reading →
A Dialogue on the Assyrian Homeland and Diaspora
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
Robert DeKelaita (left) and Dr. Edmond Betmaleck, Assyrian activists living in the United States. ( AINA)(AINA) -- Dr. Edmond Betmaleck, from Los Angeles, and Robert DeKelaita, from Chicago, recently discussed the situation of the Assyrians in the last few years.
A Case for Nationalism
Sorry, clickbait! But admit, it, after an apology of race science in Quillette or “The Case for Colonialism” in TWQ you probably rage-clicked on the thumbnail to let me have it. Periodic IR Twitter flares over teaching “Stoddard light” (i.e., Huntington) also show that not all scholars are aware of racialized origins of world order, […]
TIDES Report Shows NBA Outpaces All Other Pro Leagues in Diversity
The National Basketball Association received an overall grade of "A" in the 2019 Racial and Gender Report Card just issued by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport. According to The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) report card issued on Tuesday, the National Basketball Association (NBA) earned an overall "A+" for racial hiring and a "B" for gender hiring, putting the league far above all other men’s professional sports leagues.
NACAC Launches ‘College Admissions Decoded’ Podcast
A new podcast series from the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) aims to help students, their families and education professionals better understand the college admissions process. Titled “College Admissions Decoded,” NACAC’s series sheds light on the admissions process and its challenges, and will explore the ways in which “college admission in the U.S. […]
AMA Says Mature 12-Year-Olds Can Consent to Vaccination Without Parents by the Children’s Health Defense Team
By the Children’s Health Defense Team At the recently concluded annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, AMA delegates adopted a doozy of a new policy. The powerful trade group agreed to develop model legislation that pressures state legislatures into allowing minors to “override refusenik parents on vaccination.” In 2000, the Supreme Court reasserted the […] The post AMA Says Mature 12-Year-Olds Can Consent to Vaccination Without Parents by the Children’s Health Defense Team appeared first on Health Nut News.
Panic, periods, pregnancy and earrings: The sexist reasons Ansett fought against female pilots
Deborah Lawrie was told women couldn't fly because they would "act strangely every month" and their earrings could get in the way. But after a landmark legal battle she became Australia's first female commercial pilot.
Rio Tinto NT mine production suspended amid safety concerns
Production at a remote Rio Tinto mine site is temporarily suspended when a union investigation raises safety concerns at the operation.
Citizen science tracking the safety of vaccines in Australia
Health authorities in Newcastle, NSW, have developed a vaccine safety tracking system, now a world-leader in monitoring the rollout of vaccines in Australia.
How to spot ultra-processed foods (hint: it's all in the label)
With recent research linking ultra-processed food to weight gain, disease and death, you might be trying to cut down on your intake. Here's what "ultra-processed" actually means and how to read food packaging to spot it.
'Waiting for the sun': The realities of sleeping rough in Hobart
Craig has been threatened with a machete and separated from his daughters, but he says that is the reality of being homeless in Tasmania's capital.
Live: NSW Now: Murder charge expected in high-rise death, concerns over delay in Theo Hayez case
Just In - 6 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The ex-girlfriend of a woman who fell to her death from a Sydney apartment block is expected to be charged with her murder, while a backpacker says the alarm about Theo Hayez's disappearance should have been raised much earlier.
Protestors’ Suit Against Turkey Tests the Limits of JASTA
Residence of the Ambassador of Turkey Source: Flickr/Mr.TinDC In May 2017, protests in Washington, D.C., against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ended in violence by Turkish security officials. Now, two different groups of anti-Erdogan protesters have brought civil suits against Turkey, and one of those suits relies on the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) to overcome foreign state immunity and to recover treble damages. Although a government’s effort to maintain security at its own diplomatic premises in another country is not what one normally thinks of as... more »
Iran Claims To Have Busted A CIA Spy Network
*CNN:* *Iran claims it dealt 'heavy blow' to US 'spy network'* Tehran (CNN)Iran's Ministry of Intelligence said on Tuesday that the country has managed to "deal a heavy blow against America's international spy network." In a statement, the ministry said it recently targeted the network, along with its international allies, and succeeded in "preventing American plans from succeeding." "We have intelligence allies and we exchange information with them. Currently we are engaged in the battle of intelligence with the United States. In this battle we should use ours and our allies cap... more »
US Air Quality Is Slipping after Years of Improvement
While it remains unclear whether this is the beginning of a trend, health experts say it's troubling to see air quality progress stagnate.
Migrants Complain of Poor Conditions at US Holding Centers
Five immigrant children have died since late last year after being detained by the Border Patrol, including a flu-stricken teenager who was found dead in a facility migrants refer to as the “icebox” because of the temperatures inside.
Citing ‘Painful’ Past, Shanahan Drops Bid to Lead Pentagon
The acting defense secretary did not provide specifics.
Carta abierta a la Comisión Europea sobre Acuerdo Mercosur-UE
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
18-Jun-2019 Las organizaciones de la sociedad civil abajo firmantes reclamamos a la Unión Europea que use su influencia para prevenir el empeoramiento de la situación de los derechos humanos y la destrucción del medio ambiente en Brasil.
Lista Tailandia para Cumbre de la Asean
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
18-Jun-2019 Tailandia está lista para acoger el 22 y 23 próximos la XXXIV Cumbre de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (Asean), confirmó hoy aquí el Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
Mercosur y Canadá negocian acuerdo
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
18-Jun-2019 Mientras avanza con dudas la negociación con la Unión Europea (UE), el Mercosur comenzó ayer, en Montevideo, una nueva ronda con Canadá para intentar firmar un Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) durante este año.
Chemical Found In #Colgate Toothpaste Linked To Cancer
http://ekrango.club/chemical-found-in-colgate-toothpaste-linked-to-cancer/?fbclid=IwAR39T1I34ri4H-6iDW1rdV_VP9jpWl5sdBbb–x_lZiePzuKGAaI0QX3PyQ Advertisements
Ecuador ‘allows US military planes to use #Galapagos island airfield’
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-48663283
It’s quiet out there: scientists fail to hear signals of #alien life
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jun/18/its-quiet-out-there-scientists-fail-to-hear-signals-of-alien-life
How an island of mice is changing what we know about evolution
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/05/how-an-island-of-mice-is-changing-what-we-know-about-evolution/
Oddball pentaquarks have a molecule-like
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/physicists-figured-out-how-pentaquarks-are-built?tgt=nr
The Future Includes Babies born from Artificial Wombs.
https://theheartysoul.com/the-future-includes-babies-born-from-artificial-wombs/?utm_source=PPV
Science Explains How Being Angry Makes You Gain Weight
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/dieticians-say-that-being-angry-makes-you-gain-weight-734660/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
National climate emergency declared by House of Commons.
https://globalnews.ca/news/5401586/canada-national-climate-emergency/
Chronic inflammation removes motivation by reducing dopamine in the brain
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190605/Chronic-inflammation-removes-motivation-by-reducing-dopamine-in-the-brain.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0MGBKzQdn6cB1AQa6-vUJFL6s6Htak_Jdev0pREa16kvQyRbIG8R19i90
What Happens to Your Body If You Drink Raisin Water After Waking Up
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/what-happens-to-your-body-if-you-drink-raisin-water-after-waking-up-727060/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini
Trump announced Border Patrol will deport ‘millions’
and the yahoo title for the article had a picture of a fat white skinhead pig. the Skinhead border patrol threw down on me with guns three times because I “look mex”. I’m Native and born in Topeka Kansas. One of the documents I showed them was my Air Force Honorable Discharge but they still... more »
A Reading of Suzie Dawson’s ‘Freeing Julian Assange’
A lot has been written about Julian Assange and Wikileaks during these past eight years or so, while Assange has been essentially on the run from the U.S. deep state and its complicit partners in other countries, Congress, the Executive branch, the Department of Justice and the judiciary. Most of it has been brazen propaganda in service to the powerful. But some of it has been essential—essential because of a small group of journalists, thinkers… The post A Reading of Suzie Dawson’s ‘Freeing Julian Assange’ appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
BWorld 340, Solar para sa politika
* My column in BusinessWorld yesterday, June 18, 2019. Among the records of the outgoing Congress is the legislation of a cronyist bill, the Solar Para sa Bayan Corp. (SPSBC) franchise. It is so unpopular that perhaps all other power developers and generation companies (gencos), both conventional and renewable energy (RE), perhaps all private distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country have opposed it. Among the questionable, cronyist provisions of HB 8179 are the following: One, it originally wanted a nationwide franchise in electricity distributio... more »
RESPONSIVENESS OF ATMOSPHERIC CO2 TO FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS: UPDATED
JAMAL MUNSHI Date: July 2017, Revised 7/7/2017 ABSTRACT: The IPCC carbon budget concludes that changes in atmospheric CO2 are driven by fossil fuel emissions on a year by year basis. A testable implication of the validity of this carbon budget is that changes in atmospheric …
What I wish I knew before I quit my job to be my own boss
Most people can relate to having worked in a job they really hated at some point in their careers — so we asked two people to share their experiences of quitting their jobs and taking a risk on a passion project.
In the high reaches of the Himalayas, Australian students get to work
Canberra Grammar students discover the unexpected benefits of rebuilding damaged classrooms in Nepal, as they form special bonds with school hosts in the heart of the Himalayas.
NSW building industry facing 'crisis of confidence' after second apartment block evacuation
There is a "crisis of confidence" in the NSW building industry following the second emergency evacuation of an apartment block in Sydney in six months, the Insurance Council of Australia and Federal Government warns.
The good and the bad of record lamb prices
It is a familiar story, high commodity prices benefit some parts of the supply chain, but not others. That is the case in the sheep and lamb industry, where record prices are a boon for farmers, but a nightmare for processors and butchers.
Costs and weather hit dairy farmer confidence and profits
Costs are eroding Australian dairy farmers profit and hitting confidence, with the number of farmers positive about the industry the lowest in 15 years. Poor seasonal conditions are mostly to blame, with high feed and irrigation water costs.
New hope for family as minister reviews cystic fibrosis deportation case
An Irish family, at risk of being deported because of their son's cystic fibrosis, has been given renewed hope with the news that their case will be reviewed.
CPC sells drought-stricken NT cattle property for $30m
Ucharonidge Station is the ninth cattle station Consolidated Pastoral Company has sold from its cattle portfolio.
Thinking about buying a new apartment? Don't do it
Just In - 7 hours ago
My advice to my kids and anyone who'll listen is this: do not buy a new apartment, especially if it is over three stories high, writes Philip Gall.
Australia's election holds a warning for Democrats eyeing off Trump
Just In - 7 hours ago
Could the most unpopular president in modern American history win a second term? This is what the Democrats would need to do to beat Donald Trump, writes Bruce Wolpe.
Widow applies to use dead husband's sperm to give their son a sibling
The Queensland Supreme Court will decide whether to allow a widow to use her dead husband's sperm to give her young son a sibling, as they were planning to do so before he died.
'It's devastating': Second woman says evidence destroyed in her rape case
Kelly says the way police handled the investigation into her alleged assault "has been the most devastating part of it" after she was told her rape kit was destroyed and then never existed at all.
Facebook to launch its own cryptocurrency, Libra, in 2020
Just In - 7 hours ago
Facebook plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra next year as part of its wider efforts to expand beyond social networking and into e-commerce and global payments.
After his baby was given just days to live, this dad found he could save her
Feisty little Mila is more her father's daughter than anyone might guess. The one-year-old's failing liver was entirely replaced with a section of her dad's, after Victoria's first father-child organ donation.
The real reason kids were kept in adult maximum-security cells
Children as young as 10 have been kept in adult maximum-security watch houses in Queensland and now we know one of the main reasons why.
There are plenty of jobs out there, but not necessarily the ones we’re trained for
The changing mix of Australian employment is leading to a skills shortage and is harming both businesses and job seekers alike, a new study warns.
The political function of 'the right of free speech' is to protect dissenters and unpopular minorities from forcible suppression—not to guarantee them the support, advantages and rewards of a popularity they have not gained" #QotD
*"It is forgotten that the right of free speech means the freedom to advocate one’s views and to bear the possible consequences, including disagreement with others, opposition, unpopularity and lack of support. The political function of 'the right of free speech' is to protect dissenters and unpopular minorities from forcible suppression—not to guarantee them the support, advantages and rewards of a popularity they have not gained...* * "The right to agree with others is not a problem in any society. It is the right to disagree that is crucial."* ~ Ayn Rand, from h... more »
Back to the Dark Ages Say German Greens
Potty greens want us all to starve: http://www.thegwpf.com/back-to-the-dark-ages-german-greens-look-to-ban-all-industrial-farming/
Orlando Trump Campaign Launch – “45 Festival” Livestream….
President Trump is launching the 2020 campaign tonight at 8:00pm in Orlando at the Amway Center. The event has turned into a “45 Festival” as tens-of-thousands of supporters participate in the day-long events. RSBN is broadcasting a livestream: The party … Continue reading →
Germany, France and Spain Agree To Build Europe's Next-Generation European Fighter Plane
VIDEO: A full-scale model of the Future Combat Air System (#FCAS) jet is unveiled at the #ParisAirShow in front of the defence ministers of France, Germany and Spain and French President Emmanuel Macron. #ParisAirShow2019 pic.twitter.com/x3XRWGmfMV — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 17, 2019 *DW:* *Germany, France and Spain sign deal on European fighter jet* *German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has described the signing as a "big day for the European defense union." The 'Future Combat Air System' is due to be operational by 2040.* Germany, France and Spain on Monday signed a ... more »
American Medical Association Advice: Mature 12-Year-Olds Can Consent to Vaccination Without Parents
At the recently concluded annual meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, AMA delegates adopted a doozy of a new policy. The powerful trade group agreed to develop model legislation that pressures state legislatures into allowing minors to “override refusenik parents on vaccination.” In 2000, the Supreme Court reasserted the fundamental right of parents to oversee the care, custody and control of their children, a right recognized by states until children reach age 18. Where vaccines are concerned, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act—passed in 1986—legall... more »
Does German Chancellor Merkel Have A Health Problem?
*Daily Mail: **Fears for Angela Merkel's health after the 64-year-old is seen violently shaking for a minute while welcoming Ukraine's new president to Berlin* * German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen visibly shaking in the heat in Berlin * Concerns for her health after the 'trembling spell' next to new Ukraine president * Mrs Merkel dismissed incident as dehydration brought on by the 28C (82F) heat * Chancellor seemed to recover after she drank 'at least three glasses of water' German Chancellor Angela Merkel dismissed concerns about her health after visibly trembling at an o... more »
Blue Collar Logic’s Dave Morrison on “Black-Nosing”
Enjoy this common-sense take on the soft bigotry of low expectations … another example of how progressive SJW leftists actually hold blacks down by elevating their mediocre academic output to pedestals. Assuaging white guilt is more important to today’s leftard academic, than actually educating and training a skilled but educationally-clueless black person. No, just tell black students and writers that they walk on water, and scream “racist” at anyone who dares call attention to the man behind the curtain. — Safespace —
The UN, Now Three Years Under Gutierrez’ Leadership: ENOUGH Already
Some 90% of the governments of member nations of the vaunted United Nations demonstrate little respect for the rule of law, nor for individual freedoms and rights. Granted, many of these countries are pint-sized tenth-world operations, but their citizens are still humans, crafted by the same Creator who made Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson and you and me. Ya’d think that even peons deserve better than life in a thugocracy. Meanwhile, the UN’s headquarters sits in its midcentury archicectural glory on East 42nd Street in the heart of midtown Manhattan, surrounded by illegally-par... more »
Soros “Justice” Campaigns: 2 DA Wins In Virginia, and Lesbian Socialist May Be Next N.Y. City Prosecutor
[image: soros-justice-campaigns-2-da-wins-in-virginia-and-lesbian-socialist-may-be-next-n-y-city-prosecutor] George Soros plans to "transform" America's criminal justice system, and the Left is out in force for the AOC-endorsed, Soros-funded Democratic Socialist Tiffany Caban for Queens DA in the June 25 primary.
Powerlifting Organization Defends Ban on Biological Males Competing Against Women
[image: powerlifting-organization-defends-ban-on-biological-males-competing-against-women] USA Powerlifting is facing accusations of discrimination owing to its policy of not allowing biological males who claim to be females to compete against women.
Whose Country? Feds Have Facility Where “Trans” Illegals are Treated Better Than Citizens
[image: whose-country-feds-have-facility-where-trans-illegals-are-treated-better-than-citizens] Would you like unlimited free healthcare, including dental? How about gratis legal aid, self-beautification counseling, taxpayer-funded recreation that includes Zumba classes, and more? Well, sorry, you’re out of luck unless you happen to be an illegal alien man claiming to be a woman. In that case, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has a facility just for you — it brags about it, too.
Justice Thomas Opinion Decries “Erroneous Precedent,” Hints at Overturn of Roe v. Wade
[image: justice-clarence-thomas-opinion-decries-erroneous-precedent-hints-at-overturn-of-roe-v-wade] Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas may have confirmed the worst fears of pro-abortion advocates by decrying “erroneous precedent” on Monday.
Mexican Officials Rescue More Than 800 U.S.-bound Migrants Held by Human Traffickers
[image: mexican-officials-rescue-more-than-800-u-s-bound-migrants-held-by-human-traffickers] Mexican authorities rescued nearly 800 migrants packed into semi-trailers that human traffickers were intending to transport to the United States for a fee of $3,500 each.
Gotham City Digest
(Where we promise to never filibuster the news for its own sake.) ------------------------------ Elaine Chao has lined her own pockets and stolen taxpayer money to benefit her husband’s state: The House will now investigate corruption allegations against her & McConnell's crime family. ------------------------------ Margaret Hunter, the wife of CA Rep. Duncan Hunter, threw hubby under the bus June 13th, pleading guilty and admitting she and her husband misused more than $200,000 worth of campaign funds for personal gain, including a $10,000 trip to Italy and plane tickets f... more »
How the A-10 Warthog Could Become North Korea's Worst Nightmare
*Stephen Bryen* *Security, Asia* [image: By Master Sgt. Ed Boyce - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/assetDetails.action?guid=1ced9bc9eaafb8eee341a709935317c2ad765669, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4222630] This plane needs to stick around. *The A-10 was originally designed and deployed to support NATO forces against a land attack coming from the Soviet Union.* The much-maligned A-10 Thunderbolt ground attack airplane could prove to be a savior if fighting breaks out with North Korea. However, the US Air Force wants to get rid of the plane, and is no... more »
For Your Eyes Only: Cherry-Picking Intelligence in the Trump Era
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Presidential administrations have a long record of selectively releasing classified information from U.S. intelligence agencies, but this time something is different. The selective release of classified information from U.S. intelligence agencies has long been a favorite way for administrations to make a public case amid doubt or controversy. Raw intelligence lends a cachet of seriousness and authenticity even if the intelligence in question did not drive or underlie any presidential decisions. The administration of the day—... more »
Sudan's Political Turmoil Creates Window of Opportunity for Washington
*Joe Boueiz, Olivia Giles* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] America can work to stymie Sudanese military support for the war effort in Yemen by helping to improve economic conditions in Sudan. Sudanese protestors succeeded in ousting long-term president Omar al-Bashir in a military coup in early April. Both protestors and international observers saw this feat as a major victory following months of public demonstrations over rising food and fuel prices. However, months later, at a June 3 sit-in demonstration, the military opened fire on civilian protesters, killing more th... more »
Does America Face a Threat from Within?
*Daniel Byman* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] In both the United States and Europe, violence on the Right intersects with traditional politics and exacerbates political divides, giving it far more influence than it had in the past. WHEN BRENTON Tarrant gunned down fifty-one worshippers at the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, in March, he set off yet another alarm about the danger of terrorism on the right. A copycat attack followed in April, when a man with an AR-15 attacked the Chabad of Poway synagogue in California, murdering one w... more »
The Myth of Indian Strategic Restraint
*Sumit Ganguly* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Indian security policy is guided more by pragmatism than by moralism. INDIA HAS emerged as a central partner in U.S. efforts to balance rising Chinese power. To this end, the United States has invested heavily in India, brokering an agreement to afford it access to nuclear materials and technology; enabling Indian acquisition of cutting-edge military and dual-use systems; and declaring India to be a “major defense partner” and “lynchpin” of its strategy in Asia. These efforts to build capacity in India leave an essential question... more »
Iran Has Become Trump’s Foreign Policy Nightmare
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The United States is weighing calls to confront Iran against the uphill struggle of convincing its allies that the juice is worth the squeeze. Iran’s military warned it could stop oil shipping through the Straits of Hormuz on Monday, the same day it also warned that it would increase its stockpile of enriched uranium beyond the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran deal, limits. Coming in the wake of the June 13 attack on two oil tankers, which the United States has blamed on Iran, Teh... more »
The Air Force Almost Brought Back the P-51 Mustang. Here's How.
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* [image: By Graham Haley - Ferocious Frankie, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=61479205] And why. *Today’s pilots are expensively trained and politically expensive to lose. A pilot lost over Serbia or Syria has major diplomatic repercussions, which is why drones are becoming the aircraft of choice. The Air Force does like its high-priced jets, and cost is a lingering issue for hundred-million-dollar aircraft like the F-35. But while a propeller-driven aircraft might be useful to organizations like Special Operations ... more »
President Trump: 'I Think I Know’ Who Was Behind 9/11 Attacks
© Reuters / Jeff Christensen *The Independent:* *Trump says ‘I think I know’ who was behind 9/11 attacks* 'It was not Iraq. It were other people', says president Donald Trump has said he knows who was behind the al-Qaeda terror attacks on the US in September 2001 and added that “Iraq did not knock down the World Trade Centre”. “It was not Iraq,” the president told ABC News. “It were other people. And I think I know who the other people were. And you might also.” Almost 3,000 people died when 19 terrorists - most of them Saudis - hijacked four passenger planes on 11 September, 2001... more »
Credibility
Former CIA Director Michael Morell said on CBS Morning News today he is persuaded from the evidence Iran is most likely behind the attacks on Japanese and Norwegian tankers. Yet, he also spoke about a credibility problem the US must … Continue reading →
CNN gets the scoop about foreign dirt!
*TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2019Veselnitskaya should have been paid: * And so it goes, as the pundit world turns. The jumbled discussion about foreign "dirt" has given way to the entertaining discussion about Donald J. Trump firing his pollsters. These serial pseudo-discussions are almost always Potemkin. They may* look like* coherent discussions, but in the end they typically aren't. Our public discussions rarely make sense. Consider the murky, jumbled, now-suspended discussion about Donald J. Trump and receipt of foreign dirt. It started with an imprecise set of questions from George Ste... more »
There's More To The Lack Of Progress Than Just The Anti-Impeachment Freshman Dems
*Speaker Nancy Pelosi by Nancy Ohanian* Pelosi is bending over backwards for the freshmen-- who Cedric Richmond, Louisiana New Dem and co-chair of Biden's campaign-- says to ignore because they're "scared of their own shadows." A small handful of them are the reason Congress isn't doing it's duty for the American people. *Axios*' Alayna Treene dug deep to see where each freshman stands in regard to impeachment and almost all of them are either ready to impeach now or looking for more investigations and leadership buy-in. One, though-- Katie Porter-- announced a dramatic change of he... more »
President Trump Calls Alleged Iranian Attack On Oil Tankers 'Very Minor'. But Will Go To War Against Iran Over Nuclear Weapons
*Time*:* Exclusive: President Trump Calls Alleged Iranian Attack on Oil Tankers 'Very Minor'* Facing twin challenges in the Persian Gulf, President Donald Trump said in an interview with TIME Monday that he might take military action to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, but cast doubt on going to war to protect international oil supplies. “I would certainly go over nuclear weapons,” the president said when asked what moves would lead him to consider going to war with Iran, “and I would keep the other a question mark.” *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: It is not a minor ev... more »
AMA Says Mature 12-Year-Olds Can Consent to Vaccination Without Parents—Taking Away the Last Barrier Protecting Innocent Children from Big Pharma
The AMA agreed to develop model legislation that pressures state legislatures into allowing minors to “override refusenik parents on vaccination.” But the question that anyone familiar with the AMA’s history should be asking is, why would we trust the AMA to make such vital decisions in parents’ stead? The post AMA Says Mature 12-Year-Olds Can Consent to Vaccination Without Parents—Taking Away the Last Barrier Protecting Innocent Children from Big Pharma appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Atomic Cafe (1982)
*Disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.* *The clips seen in the film represent a variety of forms and sources. These include: propaganda films, TV programs, army and military training films, advertisements, film strips, newsreels, cartoons, government archival film, documentaries, civil defense films, anti-nuclear footage, public service announcements, educational films, commercial stock footage, and various other sources.* *The film was compared w... more »
Sprouts Farmers Market recalls spinach in 19 states after Listeria test
The Sprouts Farmers Market grocery chain is recalling conventional and organic frozen spinach manufactured by National Frozen Foods of Oregon, because a random test came back positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The test showed the bacteria in the finished product, according to the company recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. However, the notice... Continue Reading
U.S. Cyber Infiltration of the Russian Electric Grid: Implications for Deterrence
Rosatom plan, Volgodonsk, Russia (Source: Wikimedia) The New York Times reported on June 15 that “the United States is stepping up digital incursions into Russia’s electric power grid in a warning to President Vladimir V. Putin.” In particular, the Times reported that the United States has deployed code “inside Russia’s grid and other targets”—that is, “potentially crippling malware inside the Russian system, ... intended partly as a warning, and partly to be poised to conduct cyberstrikes if a major conflict broke out between Washington and Moscow.” The article also noted that th... more »
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow Discusses Trump-Xi G20 Meeting…
National Economic Council Chairman Larry Kudlow appears on Fox News immediately following the announcement that President Trump and Chairman Xi will have an “extended meeting” at the G20.
Announced – President Trump and Chairman Xi Will Meet During G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan….
President Trump tweeted about a phone call this morning with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping. There will be a G20 meeting between Trump and Xi. So, extending our conversation from yesterday…. the “magnanimous panda” approach appears confirmed. [White House] President Donald … Continue reading →
How Do We Persuade People About Casual Racism and Sexism?
As a teacher of advocacy, I wonder what is the most effective means of persuading people they should not engage in offensive speech and objectionable expression. I mean that sincerely, not rhetorically: what will prompt people to choose not to use racial slurs or sexist images, not because they felt coerced but from a change of heart? For me, the issue is not whether they possess the right to utter the word or display the picture — for I would not hesitate to support them against censorship. The issue is whether it is right to do so.
Man charged with animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms in custody
An arrest has been made in connection with to the gut-wrenching animal cruelty that occurred at Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana. According to police, Edgar Gardozo Vasquez, 36, was arrested and is in the Newton County Jail on misdemeanor and felony charges. Immigration officials have also placed a hold on him. Two other men, Santiago […] The post Man charged with animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms in custody appeared first on Health Nut News.
CA Governor Newsom Makes Deal with Senator Pan About Medical Exemptions
This announcement below is a small victory. While it's good news for the moment not to have public health bureaucrats approving medical exemptions to vaccination, it's clear that the push is on to punish doctors who provide them to patients.... more »
Iran’s high precision missiles are capable of hitting aircraft carriers: IRGC commander
Iran’s high-precision ballistic missiles are capable of hitting carriers at sea with ease, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander-in-chief Hossein Salami has said. In a speech broadcast by Iranian television on Tuesday, Salami said Iran’s homegrown missile technology has changed the balance of power in the Middle East. “These missiles can hit with great precision carriers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists lost more than 30 fighters during failed SW Idlib offensive: monitor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a powerful counter-offensive inside southwestern Idlib on Tuesday, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at three towns. Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and Jaysh Al-Izza, the militants attempted to retake the towns of Qasabiyah, Jamleh, and Kafr Houd along the Hama-Idlib axis. However, their offensive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Air Force successfully tests first hypersonic missiles
The US Air Force conducted a first “captive carry flight test” of its upcoming AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (or ARRW) hypersonic missile, Lockheed Martin announced at the 2019 Le Bourget International Air Show Monday. The weapon maker was previously awarded a $928 million contract to build an undefined number of hypersonic conventional strike weapons, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS launches big attack on Syrian Army positions south of Al-Raqqa
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a big assault on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the eastern countryside of the Homs Governorate on Tuesday. ISIS began their assault by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s checkpoints north of Al-Sukhnah city; this resulted in a series of heavy clashes for much […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
MJBizConNEXT cannabis business takeaways: Part 2
Here are some more important business takeaways from the 2019 MJBizConNEXT in New Orleans. MJBizConNEXT cannabis business takeaways: Part 2 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Rhode Island budget proposal seen as setback to medical marijuana growers
Amid ongoing complaints that Rhode Island’s three medical cannabis dispensaries control the market – making it difficult for stand-alone cultivators to succeed – the state’s lawmakers released a budget that would license six vertically integrated companies to cultivate, manufacture and retail cannabis products. Medical marijuana cultivators in the state see the proposed budget as creating […] Rhode Island budget proposal seen as setback to medical marijuana growers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Surterra partners with Intrexon in $100 million licensing cannabinoid deal
Surterra Wellness, an Atlanta-based cannabis company with operations in Florida and Texas, announced it will partner with Hungary’s Intrexon Corp. in a $100 million licensing deal aimed at biosynthetic cannabinoid production. Surterra would use Intrexon’s proprietary yeast fermentation platform to boost its cannabinoid production. Surterra is a privately held company; Intrexon trades on the Nasdaq […] Surterra partners with Intrexon in $100 million licensing cannabinoid deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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