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Thomas Paine

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

2 June - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 3

11:05 pm MDT

I've Thought About It A Lot And I've Concluded Gillibrand Would Be A Better President Than Trump. Will Fox Viewers Agree Tonight?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 17 hours ago
One of the reasons Kirsten Gillibrand almost never gets beyond 1% in any national or early-state polling is because Democratic primary voters know her mostly as an opportunist who stabbed Al Franken in the bank to advance her own mediocre career. That factor isn't likely to matter much to TV viewers tonight who tune in to see her Dubuque Iowa town fall on Fox. Fox viewers were never Franken fans. And, in fact, many years ago-- when she was still a right-wing anti-immigrant/pro-NRA congresswoman from upstate New York-- Gillibrand was a frequent and popular Fox News guest, always wi... more »

The 'Hard Landing' that Destroyed a U.S. Military Helicopter in Afghanistan Sounds Like a Crash

Task and Purpose at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Here is what we know. An Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter was "destroyed" in a "hard landing" in Afghanistan last week, defense officials confirmed to Task & Purpose, which sounds a whole lot like a crash, if you ask me. "There was no hostile fire or enemy contact involved," Army Lt. Ubon Mendie, spokesperson for Operation Resolute Support, told Task & Purpose. "Both Afghan and U.S personnel were injured but are all stable and expected to recover. The aircraft was destroyed during the incident." It doesn't appear that an official statement was ever r... more »

We Can Tell You All of the Ways to Kill a Hypersonic Missile

Samran Ali at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Samran Ali* *Security, * Yes, it might be possible. Here is how. At a time when existing missile defenses can’t guarantee success against the ballistic missiles, a whole new challenge has been posed by hypersonic vehicles. Many people believe that after a certain time period the effectiveness of ballistic missile defenses will grow. In that situation, hypersonic weapons’ deployment is important. However, as of now, the Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGVs) and Hypersonic Cruise Missiles (HCMs) are solutions looking for a problem. *What’s New in Hypersonic Weapons* Speed, maneuverab... more »

“If we Viewed Gays as Children of God, Things Would Change Greatly,” Says Pope Francis

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The relationship between sexuality and the principles asserted by Christianity has always been a matter of considerable controversy. To some, accepting both homosexuality and the sovereignty of Christ would be antagonistic views. However, the Pope again addressed the subject during a recent interview. The Catholic […] The post “If we Viewed Gays as Children of God, Things Would Change Greatly,” Says Pope Francis appeared first on The Rio Times.

Watch Video of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary Tribute by Santa Catarina Orchestra

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
By Ricardo Wegrzynovski – Led Zeppelin’s fiftieth anniversary was celebrated in style at a performance by the Santa Catarina Symphony Orchestra (OSSCA) and the BreakDown band in Florianópolis, the capital city of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. Fan Esmeralda Pessoa interviewed both the vocalist and conductor of the performance. The OSSCA’s dream would be that […] The post Watch Video of Led Zeppelin’s 50th Anniversary Tribute by Santa Catarina Orchestra appeared first on The Rio Times.

Hitler-Stalin Triple Treaties 1939: 1) Trade Treaty Including Nazi Loan to USSR; 2) Non-Aggression Treaty; 3) Dividing Eastern Europe Between Themselves-Joint Invasion of Poland

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 17 hours ago
Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union (Russia) signed the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, the Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the USSR, … Continue reading →

Secret Pact Between Hitler and Stalin: Perspectives on Hitler and Stalin Plan to Carve Up much of Europe

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 17 hours ago
“Rueb also notes that on state television, which is the medium through which most Russians get their news, the Russian … Continue reading →

Pomp & Protests For Britain’s Native Son: Trump’s State Visit To His Motherland

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 17 hours ago
The UK needs to stop whining about their baby, Donald J. Trump, and claim him as their own, because he … Continue reading →

Whose problem are you solving?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
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5 branding blunders you should avoid at all costs.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
http://www.smartdigitalreach.com/blog/5-branding-blunders-you-should-avoid-at-all-costs/

Two types of fibroblast drive arthritis

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01594-9?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic&utm_campaign=NGMT_2_SJH_Nature

Scientists Keep Warning About The Dangers of #5G; Will We Listen?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.gaia.com/article/5g-health-risks-the-war-between-technology-and-human-beings#.XN1z9AkwniI.facebook

Sorry, keto fans, you’re probably not in ketosis.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.popsci.com/not-in-ketosis?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5cf1ab165f25b20001a1148a&utm_medium=&utm_source=

The medical community is finally realizing the uterus is more than a ‘baby house

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.popsci.com/uterus-memory-cognition?src=SOC&dom=fb

Study Links #Heartburn Drugs to Stomach Cancer and Fatal Heart and Kidney Disease.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/study-links-heartburn-drugs-to-stomach-cancer-and-fatal-heart-and-kidney-disease-320064

Why plant protein is better for you than animal protein.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.popsci.com/plant-protein-healthier?con=TrueAnthem&dom=fb&lnk=TA&src=SOC&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5cf1ff692866ef00011d0289&utm_medium=&utm_source=

Thyroid hormones supplementation in pregnant women with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.gertitashkomd.com/blog/2019/5/19/thyroid-hormones-supplementation-in-pregnant-women-with-hashimotos-thyroiditis

New Research Shows tVNS Deactivates #Tinnitus Related Brain Regions

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 17 hours ago
https://www.parasym.co/tVNS-deactivates-tinnitus-brain-regions.html

When San Carlos Apaches Were Censored: When Truth was Stolen and a US Congressman Went to Prison

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 17 hours ago
By Brenda Norrell Censored News Today, I came across this censored article that I wrote as a staff writer for Indian Country Today 15 years ago. It was good to read the words again of Ola Cassadore Davis, San Carlos Apache, who passed to the Spirit World. Perhaps Arizona Rep. Rick Renzi should have listened to the Apache elders when they warned him about violating what is sacred.

Links 6/2/19

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 18 hours ago

Mississippi River floods right after climate alarmists predict water shortages

CFACT at CFACT - 18 hours ago
Fresh off alarmists’ claims that global warming is drying up the the Mississippi River, the river is exceeding its flood stage this year for the longest period since 1927. The post Mississippi River floods right after climate alarmists predict water shortages appeared first on CFACT.

ICYMI: One Year Retireversary Edition (6/2)

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 18 hours ago
It has been exactly one year since I hung up my teacher hat, so I'll probably meditate on that today, but in the meantime, here's some good reading from the week. Remember-- if you like it, share it. *Utah Picked a Testing Company That It Knew Sucked* Okay, so I paraphrased the really-long headline, but you get the idea. How Utah went with a company with a history of trouble-- and how that worked out. *The Perils of Treating Schools Like Corporations * I don't often do video clips, but this is an interview with Andrea Gabor, exactly the person to address this topic. Plus this cl... more »

V.A.C.C.I.N.E.S.: Is it Science, or Is It a Sales Pitch?

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 18 hours ago
By Cathy Jameson They’re desperate. They have to be. Why else would we see even more American representatives working so hard to protect liability-free products? In light of how many state legislators were successful in stripping parents’ rights during the... more »

Country banks are closing. So what becomes of the grand old buildings?

Just In - 19 hours ago
Australia's colonial banks are given new lives as bank branches close across regional Australia.

The Soul Is A Mirror

Fr. Stephen FREEMAN at OrientalReview.org - 19 hours ago
The soul is a difficult thing to speak (or write) about. First, the word is used so commonly and widely that its true meaning becomes obscured. Second, the soul is largely unknown to each of us, despite its primary importance. So, I will begin by giving its simple meaning: the […]

University of Minas Gerais to Study Accounts of Past Lives

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Do we only live once? A considerable part of the religious world would disagree with this statement, and this is nothing new. But now it is science atypically bringing up the subject. The Nupes (Research Center on Spirituality and Health) of the Federal University of Juiz de […] The post University of Minas Gerais to Study Accounts of Past Lives appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 2, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: SambaCana (Itaim Bibi) – Group SambaCana will be bringing its lively “roda de samba” to the Baze Bar this Sunday. From 4:30 PM to 11 PM, SambaCana will […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 2, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

In “Jaw-Dropping” Speech Malaysian PM Says “No Evidence” Russia Shot Down MH17

Tyler Durden at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Australia's state run news service noted the Malaysian PM's speech has sent shock waves through the region as it questioned everything Australia's own leaders have said. The post In “Jaw-Dropping” Speech Malaysian PM Says “No Evidence” Russia Shot Down MH17 appeared first on The Duran.

The U.S. Army Wants American companies to Make Ammo for Russian-Designed Weapons

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Why? Why does the U.S. Army want American companies to make ammunition for Russian-designed weapons? For the same reason that U.S. Special Operations Command wants U.S. companies to manufacture Russian-designed rifles and machine guns. Many groups that the U.S. supports, such as in the Middle East, have been accustomed to using Soviet and Russian weapons for years. The theory is that rather than force them to switch to Western arms, it’s easier for the U.S. to send them Russian weapons and ammunition made in America. The announcement by Army Contract... more »

Ruger's American Pistol: Can It Compete with Glock or Sig Sauer?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * A game changer? Like many other firearm companies, Ruger decided to hop into the striker-fired polymer pistol market in the 2010s. In a confusing marketing move, they named their entry the “Ruger American,” probably hoping to build sales off of the good reputation of their line of Ruger American bolt-action rifles. But the Ruger American pistol debuted onto a crowded market. At an MSRP of 579.99, how does it stack up to the competition? One of the closest competitors to the Ruger American, coming in at an MSRP of $560 is the Austrian Steyr M9-A1. Anot... more »

Creative Materials Recycle, DIY Weapons, Saw Gun?

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 19 hours ago
How to use ubiquitous plastic trash to make useful things, including weapons. Continue reading →

Sunday morning music

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 20 hours ago
A couple of weeks ago, I put up a classical guitar video. It seems to have been favorably received, so I thought I'd combine two loves - baroque music, and medieval/Renaissance stringed instruments - and devote a Sunday morning music post to them. Here are four pieces that caught my fancy. First, using a replica of a baroque guitar with 9 strings made by Peter Biffin of Australia, here's Miguel Rincón playing "Fandangos", a piece by Santiago de Murcia from his *Codice Salvidar*. Here's the same artist playing two pieces, both titled "Passacaglia", on a medieval lute. The firs... more »

Sunday Sermonette

LL at Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
*Grace* We all need it every hour of every day, and a lack of that spirit in our lives leads to an empty despair that can't be compensated for with money, things, power or anything else. I'm not preaching, just offering an opinion and this blog is opinion heavy. *Your thought of the Day* The perversity of nature is nowhere better demonstrated than by the fact that, when exposed to the same atmosphere, bread becomes hard while crackers become soft. *Virtue Signaling* Does polling Democrats lead to accurate information? *No*. "There is a preference (among leftists) to lie about t... more »

Pedra do Sino Hike Near Teresópolis in One Day

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Dermot O’Sullivan RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Pedra do Sino mountain in Serra dos Orgãos National Park just outside of Teresópolis is typically done in two days: on day one hikers ascend to the peak, stay in the shelter or campsite, and then descend the following day. This is a great way to visit […] The post Pedra do Sino Hike Near Teresópolis in One Day appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Family Minister Says Sexual Abstinence Should be Discussed in Schools

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Minister of Women, Family and Human Rights, Damares Alves, declared that she would like sexual abstinence to be an issue addressed in schools. In an interview with BBC News Brasil, Damares said that addressing the issue could prevent HIV infection among youths as well […] The post Brazilian Family Minister Says Sexual Abstinence Should be Discussed in Schools appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 2, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Samba na Ilha da Gigóia @ Ilha da Gigóia (Barra da Tijuca) – Come and spend a wonderful Sunday with the sounds of Samba Que Elas Querem on the […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, June 2, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

“Deep Green Resistance” relies on the civilization it seeks to destroy

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 20 hours ago
“When civilization ends, the living world will rejoice. We must be biophilic people in order to survive.” (Deep Green Resistance) click here

Boris’ £350 Million A Week

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 20 hours ago
By Paul Homewood As there has been some discussion about the legal case being brought against Boris Johnson, about his supposed “lie” that £350m is sent by the UK to the EU, I thought I would publish what the OBR is officially saying in their latest Fiscal Outlook. The figures below […]

Ecological Importance and Human Rights Be Damned, Trump Admin Says Fossil Fuel Pillaging in Arctic Refuge Coming Soon

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
Interior administration official promises to offer fossil fuel leases for sale in 2019 to allow drilling in previously pristine Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to commence.

Update: Suspected Israeli attack kills 3 Syrian Army soldiers

BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 A.M.) – The suspected Israeli attack last night resulted in the death of three Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. According to the SANA report, at least three soldiers were killed and another seven were wounded after suspected Israeli missiles hit the military’s positions in southwestern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Chinese defence minister defends bloody crackdown on 1989 Tiananmen protesters

Just In - 21 hours ago
Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says China's bloody crackdown on protesters around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 was the "correct policy" decision, citing the country's "stability" over the past 30 years.

How 1 U.S. World War II Destroyer Charged a Japanese Armada of 4 Battleships

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * And that's not all. *"This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can."* Thus did Lt. Cmdr. Robert W. Copeland, captain of the destroyer-escort *Samuel B. Roberts *address his crew over the ship’s public address system on October 25, 1944 as he prepared to turn his ship around and charge straight towards a Japanese armada consisting of eleven destroyers, eight cruisers, and four battleships. Copeland wasn’t exaggerating. Amongst the foes facing *Roberts* and other ships in Task ... more »

The U.S. Navy's Worst Fear: How China Could 'Kill' an Aircraft Carrier

James Holmes at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/5805293496/sizes/o/] Here is what that would look like. *The former would be a fleet-on-fleet affair: whatever firepower each force totes to the scene of action decides the outcome, seamanship, tactical acumen, and élan being equal. The latter would let PLA commanders hurl land-based weaponry into the fray. But at the same time, the U.S. Navy would probably fight alongside allied navies—from the likes of Japan, South Korea or Australia—in near-shore combat. And, like China, the allies could harness Asia... more »

Gun Owners Are Passionate About Glock: 3 Ways to Make Them Better

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-ODDLY--GF10000370383.html] A few ideas. *A better Glock trigger will take a seasoned shooter and do a few things for you. Someone who’s mastered the stock Glock trigger knows they are only chasing fractions of an inch and fractions of a second. First it will make you shrink your groups, you’ll gain that fraction of an inch through a better trigger.* Since then the Glock has gone on to become an insanely popular handgun. Part of that popularity is modularity. Glock pistols in general have three... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 22 hours ago
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* Trumpism looks more and more like the religious cult it's always really been every day. It just becomes more and more blatant and obvious as the days go by. We already knew Trumpism is a criminal enterprise but even like a church, Trump pays no taxes. Now we know that, just like all believers believe their god can do no wrong, Trump's cultists will still rationalize his actions and still worship him no matter what havoc he continues to visit upon humanity for all to see. He was right: He could shoot someone and they'd just explain it away. In fact, fr... more »

My First Hydroponics Bed / Tub

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 22 hours ago
No dirt? No garden? No problem... Growing food without access to the dirt. Continue reading →

Woman Taking Photos Dies in Plunge Off California Waterfall

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 22 hours ago
Authorities say a woman plunged to her death down a Northern California waterfall after she slipped and lost her footing while taking photos.

Neymar Accused of Raping Woman in Paris, but Denies any Wrongdoing

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Newsfeed/Reuters RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A woman has accused Brazil soccer player Neymar of raping her in Paris, according to a São Paulo police report, alleging that the world-renowned sports star drunkenly assaulted her at an up-market hotel in the French capital. According to a complaint filed with São Paulo police and reported […] The post Neymar Accused of Raping Woman in Paris, but Denies any Wrongdoing appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo: Police Lethality Grows Seven Percent in First Four Months of 2019

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The number of deaths by police on duty grew by 17 percent in the first quadrimester of the year in the state of São Paulo, according to data from the Corrections Department of the Civil and State Police, analyzed by the “Sou da Paz” Institute. Meanwhile, […] The post São Paulo: Police Lethality Grows Seven Percent in First Four Months of 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s Economy Minister Minimizes Economic Retraction

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After the GDP decline recorded in the first quarter, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said Thursday, 30th, that the economy would only react once the Social Security reform is approved. “The retraction is nothing new for us; we have always said that the Brazilian economy is […] The post Brazil’s Economy Minister Minimizes Economic Retraction appeared first on The Rio Times.

Delays in Issuing Antenna Licenses Threaten Installation of 5G in Brazil

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The city councils’ delay in issuing licenses to install cell phone antennas could compromise 5G offer in Brazil. The concern is shared by telecommunications companies, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Communications and the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). The ministry said it is working on a […] The post Delays in Issuing Antenna Licenses Threaten Installation of 5G in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Signs Appointment of First Woman Rector of Rio Federal University

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro signed this Friday, May 31st, the appointment of Denise Pires de Carvalho as Rector of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). The appointment will be published in Monday’s edition of the “Diário Oficial da União” (“Federal Gazette”). A professor at the university’s […] The post Bolsonaro Signs Appointment of First Woman Rector of Rio Federal University appeared first on The Rio Times.

Al Gore to Hold Australian Climate Change Event to Discourage Australians From Mining Coal

Martin Armstrong at Global Warming – Armstrong Economics - 22 hours ago
Al Gore is still at it. At the expense to Australian taxpayers of $142,000, Gore will lead a three-day climate change lecture in Queensland. Gore will push his global warming theory, speaking at the Minister’s Climate Change event in Brisbane from June 5 to 7, 2019. The three-day climate change conference was supposed to include […]

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

“No Moon and Flat Calm,” a short story by Elizabeth Bear.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
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US demands social media details from visa applicants.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-us-canada-48486672#click=https://t.co/2mtkMewArs

"Has Trump Gone Nuts?"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Has Trump Gone Nuts?"* By Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "Investors bid the Dow into positive territory yesterday. By nightfall, they probably regretted it. For along came the president of the free world… unbowed – and perhaps unhinged – with a shocking announcement. The Constitution clearly gives Congress the power to tax. Even George III couldn’t tax the colonies without parliamentary approval. But last night, Donald J. Trump, on his own say-so, imposed a new tax on Americans importing goods from Mexico. *Borderline Crazy: *We never expected Trump to go Full Retard with his tr... more »

Cowboys hang on to outlast the Titans in a low-scoring thriller

Just In - 23 hours ago
The North Queensland Cowboys hang on to secure a two-point victory over the Titans, who were unable to convert a number of chances at the death to win the game.

June 2nd – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #864

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

Sunday June 2nd – Open Thread

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

Between throwing rocks and a hard place: FPI and the Jakarta riots

Ian Wilson at New Mandala - 23 hours ago
Clouds are gathering for the hard-line Islamic group. The post Between throwing rocks and a hard place: FPI and the Jakarta riots appeared first on New Mandala.

Andy Ruiz knocks out Anthony Joshua to shake up heavyweight division

Simon Smale at Just In - 23 hours ago
Unheralded Mexican-American boxer Andy Ruiz Junior stuns British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua with a seventh-round knockout.

'I feel like a different person when I've got the gloves on': Women unlock their power through boxing

Vanessa Milton at Just In - 23 hours ago
Women from the Wallaga Lake Koori Village on the NSW far south coast find fitness and confidence in a weekly boxing class.

West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth; Port Adelaide and Essendon also win

Just In - 23 hours ago
West Coast has beaten the Bulldogs in Perth thanks to an incredible nine-goal third-term salvo. Earlier, Port Adelaide hammered St Kilda in Shanghai and Essendon outlasted Carlton at a soggy MCG.

Missing climbers in Himalayas prompts call to restrict climbing permits

Camron Slessor And Samantha Dawes at Just In - 23 hours ago
An Adelaide mountaineer who has scaled some of the world's tallest summits says climbing permits should be more tightly restricted after a series of deadly incidents this week.

A different Warner returns for Australia in World Cup opener

Geoff Lemon at Just In - 23 hours ago
David Warner plays a very different role in Australia's win over Afghanistan … and it feels a little strange, writes Geoff Lemon from Bristol.

Goulburn's early convict histories illuminated by historic 1828 census

Kate Cowling at Just In - 23 hours ago
Judith Nelson is used to being asked questions about her family history, but learning she had convict links on the other side came as something of a surprise.

Letter from the Editor: Have Your Way With Jambalaya

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Opinion Spent the last eight days of May on a “road trip.” Did read Food Safety News every day along with a local newspaper like the Lexington Herald-Leader. This weekend finds me digging out and trying to catch up. Incoming email totals about 400 per day. But enough about my problems. It was the first... Continue Reading

This is my home

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 23 hours ago
Sadly and unsuprisingly, we are mourning yet another mass shooting in America, this time in Virginia Beach. A minister and police officer uttered the above heartfelt lament about the twelve lost lives, “this is my home.” My hearts and prayers … Continue reading →

Dupont and 3M knowingly contaminated drinking water across the US, lawsuits allege

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 23 hours ago
The state of New Hampshire is the most recent state to file a lawsuit against several companies, including 3M and Dupont, for their roles in the contamination of drinking water across the nation. They join a growing list of multiple other class-action and state lawsuits in the U.S. The complaints allege that the companies “failed […] The post Dupont and 3M knowingly contaminated drinking water across the US, lawsuits allege appeared first on Health Nut News.

Poll: If Iran Attacks The U.S. Only 64% Believe The U.S. Should Take Military Action

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner:* *War drums: 64% back US military action if Iran attacks* Americans are generally willing to take a hard line if Iran and any of its proxies attack the United States, according to a new poll. Zogby Analytics found that 64% agree that if attacked, “the U.S. should take military action against Iran.” About one-third said they “strongly agree” with retaliation, said Zogby in the survey provided to Secrets. The administration has been sending mixed signals on its plans with Iran. President Trump has both rattled a saber and offered negotiations. Ira... more »

Freezing weather expected in Minnesota – in June

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 day ago
FREEZE WARNING … Could harm vegetation. Jun 1 2019 – The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a Freeze Warning from 2 AM to 8 AM Sunday. * WHERE…Koochiching, North St. Louis, Northern Cook and Lake and Central St. Louis Counties. Includes the cities of International Falls, Ely, Isabella and Hibbing * TEMPERATURES…28F to 32F. ... Read moreFreezing weather expected in Minnesota – in June The post Freezing weather expected in Minnesota – in June appeared first on Ice Age Now.

SPECIAL Day of Prayer for the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump

PA Pundits - International at Socialists Ruin the Environment – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
We the undersigned are calling for June 2 to be a SPECIAL Day of Prayer for the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, that God would protect, strengthen, embolden, and direct him. We believe our nation is at a crossroads, at a dangerous precipice. The only one who can fix our country’s problems […]

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 1st June 2019

By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]

The True Life Story Hollywood Won’t Tell

PA Pundits - International at Socialists Ruin the Environment – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
Hollywood hypocrites threaten Georgia while abetting human-rights abusers. ~ Nate Jackson ~ Louisiana Democrat Gov. John Bel Edwards signed the nation’s latest pro-life bill Thursday. Like other measuresaround the country, the bill, authored by Democrat Sen. John Milkovich of Shreveport, bans abortion once a baby’s heartbeat can be detected, which usually happens at about six […]

Filmmakers Cast Doubt in Georgia

PA Pundits - International at Socialists Ruin the Environment – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
Plus one more article: On Bogren, There’s No Lifetime Guarantee ~ Tony Perkins ~ It wouldn’t be Hollywood if there weren’t drama. And in this game of chicken between Georgia and the titans of Tinsel Town, there’s more of it every day. It was all very theatrical when Netflix, Disney, WarnerMedia, […]

EU Hit With Political Polarization

PA Pundits - International at Socialists Ruin the Environment – PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The center has fallen out of the political EU. In the recent EU parliamentary elections both the left and the right made big gains, at the expense of what had seemed to be a perpetual middle majority. The so-called centrist parties got clobbered by a political fragmentation bomb. The EU […]

BWorld 332, The global taxpayers conference

Bienvenido Oplas Jr at Government and Taxes - 1 day ago
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last May 27, 2019. *Many economists along with other social scientists and social philosophers, enjoy playing God, by which I mean laying out in detail their own private versions of the “good society” without being required to suggest ways and means of implementing their precepts or even defend these precepts with democratic political processes.* — James Buchanan SYDNEY — That quote I borrowed from one of the slides of Prof. Sinclair Davidson of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He was among the many speakers in the recently concluded 7t... more »

Energy 125, Falling world oil prices

Bienvenido Oplas Jr at Government and Taxes - 1 day ago
Last year, June 02, 2018, I posted this in fb: *Rising US oil output, declining world oil prices despite OPEC-Russia production cut, Venezuela socialist flop and oil production cut. Do we hear people saying "thank you US/Trump for your pro-fossil fuels policy"? :-)* So WTI oil prices, end-May 2018 of $65.8 per barrel to end-May 2019 of only $56.6 (and down to $53.5 in June 01). US oil production, end-May 2018 of 10.8 million barrels per day (mbpd) to end-May 2019 of 12.3 mbpd. https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=WCRFPUS2&f=W. OPEC-Russia collusion to have hig... more »

Wolverine Fierce – MAGA Supporter Brilliantly Skewers Justin Amash…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Anna Timmer is a smart and eloquent Trump supporter who had enough of Rep. Justin Amash an his self-serving nonsense. During a Grand Rapids, Michigan, town hall Ms. Timmer stood in a packed hall and let Amash know exactly how … Continue reading →

Sanders and AOC Want to Cap Interest Rates on Consumer Loans At 15%. That’s a Bad Idea.

Anne Fleming at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Anne Fleming* *Politics, * We explain. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez want to cap consumer interest rates in an effort to curb “sky high” credit card charges and other forms of predatory lending. While that sounds nice in principle, in practice their plan would hurt some of the people it’s intended to help by killing off an industry that’s vital to struggling households: short-term, small-dollar lending. The history of small-dollar loans and their regulation – which I explore in a recently published book – shows why Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez should rethi... more »

Obama's Rib... Except For People Over 100, Voters Want More Than That

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
Imagine that Mr. Obama's Rib wins the primary and then the general and gets inaugurated. How many hours before Mr. Obama's Rib pardons Trump, Trump's family and most Trump enablers? Yesterday, Matt Viser and Seung Min Kim wrote in a *Washington Post* piece, Compromise vs Combat-- Democratic Divide Grows Over How To Deal With Republicans, that Status Quo Joe "repeatedly touts the need to return to an era of bipartisan comity, saying that 'compromise is not a dirty word' and predicting that Republicans will have an 'epiphany' on bipartisanship after President Trump is out of offic... more »

Do You Know This Man?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
In 1983, photographer Ramzi Haidar took this photo of a militiaman playing the piano in an abandoned mansion. Supplied: Ramzi Haidar *ABC News Online:* *Lebanese photographer who took iconic civil war image searches for the man who saved his life* Photographer Ramzi Haidar has been searching for the Piano Man for more than 30 years. He is the subject of Haidar's most famous image — a moment of serenity for a young combatant in Lebanon's bitter civil war. But that is not the only reason Haidar wants to find him. He is seeking the Piano Man because of what happened in the moments af... more »

Japanese artist and her colorful and spiritual nuance of Maurice Utrillo

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Japanese artist and her colorful and spiritual nuance of Maurice Utrillo Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sawako Utsumi is a delightful contemporary Japanese artist who hails from northern Japan. In her latest art piece, she focuses once more on Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955). However, as usual, her nuance to the original by Utrillo is reshaped […]

Israel And Syria Exchange Fire On The Golan Heights

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
בתגובה לירי שתי הרקטות משטח סוריה לעבר החרמון, צה"ל תקף הלילה מספר יעדים צבאיים השייכים לצבא סוריה: https://t.co/alDPa2lFqw pic.twitter.com/Bq7E7ntfm8 — צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) June 2, 2019 *Haaretz:* *Israel Strikes Syria in Retaliation for Rocket Fire; Syrians Say Three Killed* Israel says airstrikes targeted military sites in Syria after rockets fired at Golan Heights Three Syrian soldiers were killed and seven wounded in Israeli strikes, state media said, hours after the Israeli army said two rockets were fired from Syria at Israel. The Israeli military confirmed t... more »

What Senators Do … And Don’t

Willis Eschenbach at Skating Under The Ice - 1 day ago
I got to thinking about the real job of our elected representatives, which is to pass laws that make our nation better. I wondered … what bills have our Democratic Presidential Candidates sponsored in the last two years, a period when they’ve spent most of their time complaining about Trump winning the election. I thought…

Labor leader Anthony Albanese announces frontbench

Eliza Laschon at Just In - 1 day ago
Newly sworn-in leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese reveals his shadow ministry line-up, including a spot for Bill Shorten, in the wake of last month's federal election.

Renal services boost sees Indigenous patients stay closer to family

Krystal Gordon at Just In - 1 day ago
Since local health services in north-west Queensland took over the management of renal services from a distant regional hospital, more patients can get treatment closer to home.

Three dead, two injured in Bundaberg car crash

Just In - 1 day ago
Three people are dead and two injured after three vehicles crashed at South Bingera, near Bundaberg, this morning. It continues a horror week on Queensland roads — sixteen people have died since Monday.

The Coming Triumph of Lyndon LaRouche

David at LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
Classical Renaissance New International Economic Order The Coming Triumph of Lyndon LaRouche Video of The Coming Triumph of Lyndon LaRouche Dennis Speed lets Lyndon LaRouche develop the standpoint from which to define policies necessary for the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign. Through a series of videos from 2001-2014, the profundity of Mr. LaRouche's epistemological method jumps out at you as you realize the relevance of his insight to today's political challenges.

China Tells The U.S. That These Are Its National Security Red Lines

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*SCMP:* *China draws national security red lines in its trade war with the United States* * Former top officials say Beijing will not compromise on core sovereignty interests, from the internet to Taiwan China’s national security issues – from Taiwan to the South China Sea and food security – will be at stake as the United States expands the trade war, according to some of Beijing’s most experienced US hands. Beijing has long claimed that national interests were at the heart of its main differences with Washington in the trade talks but it had not specified them publicly. But at... more »

U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan: Calls Out China On Tech Theft And South China Sea

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Reuters:* *U.S. won't 'tiptoe' around China with Asia stability at threat - defence chief* SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The United States will no longer “tiptoe” around Chinese behaviour in Asia, with stability in the region threatened on issues ranging from the South China Sea to Taiwan, acting U.S. Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Saturday. Shanahan did not directly name China when making accusations of “actors” destabilising the region, but went on to say the United States would not ignore Chinese behaviour, the latest in the exchange of acerbic remarks between the world’... more »

by the grinding of an optical lens that if distortion is created by poor workmanship

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 1 day ago
*When* you have the flint and you have the floss you need to strike the flint and let the spark leap from the flint into the floss that a flame may be captured. Without the actual spark itself the flame is not born--so it is with the churches today. Each man should understand that every day is intended to be a day of progress, welcoming new experiences of divinity in the unfolding drama of the ages. This drama includes those fiery spirits born into every race, creed and clime. Through the initiatic process of the Great White Brothrhood all are able to find the answers to the... more »

UK Foreign Secretary Defends Torturing Journalists, Then Says We Must Protect Journalists

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has just given a speech extolling the virtues of a free media, praising the journalists who’ve been brave enough to expose the truth about wicked governments in the face of tyrannical oppression. While he was preparing to give this speech, […]

Syrian air defenses attempt to intercept suspected Israeli strikes in SW Damascus: video

BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 A.M.) – The Syrian air defenses were activated earlier this morning after a number of missiles targeted the southwestern countryside of Damascus, a source from the military told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Syrian air defenses were able to intercept several of the projectiles, but some managed to hit their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

A day to remember for Egypt and Egyptian King Mo Salah

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
[image: Mo Salah carrying the Champions league Cup "Twitter"] Mo Salah carrying the Champions league Cup "Twitter" Egypt is not sleeping tonight, it is celebrating with the City of Liverpool and Liverpool FC fans everywhere. In case you do not know Liverpool FC won Europe’s Champions League for the Sixth time in its history and our Mohamed Salah scored the first goal in the game. Once again our Mo who comes from a small village in Nile Delta makes history. Mohamed Salah is the first Egypt to win The Champions League title. Mohamed Salah is the fifth Africa to win The Champions Leagu... more »

June 1: Time is short

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 1 day ago
I really must ask you to forgive me for the blog of May 30. Before I was even half way through, it was splashing warnings on the screen - and the screens would occasionally burst into gibberish. So I gave up early, and took it in for repairs. It is now, I hope, in good shape. _________________________________________________________________https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/trump-mexico-tariffs-1.5157253 It's even worse than the article suggests. The U.S. has a habit interfering with the affairs of another country - as it is now doing with Iran, Venezuela, Cuba and others. It routinely... more »

D-Day: The Story of How the Allies Planned To Destory the Nazi and Save Europe

Daniel L. Davis at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, * The planning and preparation were intense. Because war has become a routine and permanent part of life since 9/11, Americans today have become immune to war and its costs. Because few in America fight in these wars and even fewer see first hand the destruction it causes, their worries about future war are low to non-existent. Seventy-five years ago this month, however, the cost of war and a healthy fear of more were very much on every American’s mind: D-Day and the Normandy landings began the process that would free a continent—but unleashed a torr... more »

Chinese Nuclear Armed Submarines in Russian Arctic Ports? It Could Happen.

Lyle J. Goldstein at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *China, Asia-Pacific* What once seemed completely farfetched has now evidently become a topic of semi-serious discussion. Many have speculated on the possibility of a Russia-China alliance. At a forum in China not long ago, I distinctly remember a senior Chinese specialist commenting: “The U.S. has many allies. China can also have allies.” Yet the prevailing conventional wisdom among specialists is that this is unlikely to occur. While keeping my mind open to various possibilities, I myself have been quite skeptical. After all, how could they really help one ... more »

Is the United States Baiting Iran into a War?

Jeffrey Stacey at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Jeffrey Stacey* *Iran, Middle East* The Trump team appears to have laid a trap for Iran, attempting to provoke it into an action that crosses an administration red line. The Middle East region and the American foreign-policy establishment are breathing a collective sigh of relief, as President Donald Trump has dialed back U.S. threats to Iran and undercut his administration's top hawks, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton. But while tensions in the Persian Gulf may appear to be getting lower as a result, the likelihood of military exchanges b... more »

Beijing Begins Predictable Totalitarian Response…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
All your interests are belong to us…. There was previous discussion of how Beijing would respond if/when their economic interests were challenged. In essence, the prediction was that China would drop the panda mask and revert back to their oppressive … Continue reading →

Elton John slams Russian censorship of Rocketman's gay sex scenes

Just In - 1 day ago
Singer Sir Elton John says the cutting of gay sex scenes in Russian screenings of Rocketman are "a sad reflection of the divided world we still live in and how it can still be so cruelly unaccepting of the love between two people".

30 days and hundreds of ways to enjoy Pie Time

Sarah Moss And Nick Rheinberger at Just In - 1 day ago
For one month of the year, the NSW Southern Highlands become the "pie-lands", as bakeries, cafes and restaurants across the state and ACT cook up some filling fare.

‘Exceptional human being’: Former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Reyes dies in crash aged 35

Just In - 1 day ago
Tottenham and Liverpool honour the former Spanish midfielder with a moment's silence before the Champions League final.

'I couldn't look at him': Neighbour tries to save man killed in 'suspicious' house fire

Just In - 1 day ago
A man who died in a suspicious house fire in Sydney's south-west amid reports of a home invasion was not believed to be a resident of the home, police say.

'She's a mighty little thing': Tiny koala joey Pixie rescued after mother hit by a car

Emma Siossian at Just In - 1 day ago
A koala joey, only months old, is defying the odds after being rescued when her mother was hit by a car in Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast. Pixie is now in home care and being carried in a makeshift pouch 24 hours a day.

Australia's Barty in with French Open hope as Serena, Osaka bow out

Just In - 1 day ago
Ashleigh Barty's French Open run is wide open after Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka — the next two big guns in her path — were beaten at Roland Garros.

'Life-saving' electroconvulsive therapy still faces pop culture stigma, chief psychiatrist says

Just In - 1 day ago
An effective treatment for severe mental illnesses still faces high rates of stigma and misunderstanding, despite moves to increase access to the therapy, the ACT's chief psychiatrist says.

'Emotional' show in honour of Adelaide Cabaret Festival's 'founding father' Frank Ford

Matthew Smith at Just In - 1 day ago
Performers hope to honour a legend of the theatre as they prepare to unveil their Cabaret Festival show, the first to be funded from a bequest given by the "founding father" of the festival.

Think video shops are dead? This one has made a stunning comeback

Sharnie Kim at Just In - 1 day ago
TV blockbusters like Game of Thrones may steal the limelight, but in far north Queensland the humble video shop may be the sleeper hit of 2019.

'I'm lucky to be here': Rwandans in Tasmania selling coffee to help massacre survivors

Erin Cooper at Just In - 1 day ago
Twenty-five years after the surviving the horrors of the Rwandan massacre, Tasmanian migrant Faina Iligoga and her husband find a way to help those still struggling at home.

Ignoring this cardiac warning sign is a lot like throwing a bomb at your heart

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Written by Dr. Joseph Mercola, D.O., PhD Stress has enormous implications for your health. From an evolutionary perspective, the stress response is a lifesaving biological function that enables you to instinctively square-off against an assailant, run away from a predator or take down a prey. RELATED STORY: Keep a Jasmine flower in your room to reduce […] The post Ignoring this cardiac warning sign is a lot like throwing a bomb at your heart appeared first on Health Nut News.

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