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Snow for Yellowstone National Park tonight
Tonight and Saturday. MAMMOTH AT YELLOWSTONE NP (YLAW4) Scattered rain and snow. Lat: 44.97722°N – Lon: 110.69528°W – Elev: 6127ft. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.9775&lon=-110.6983#.XQ1S9-hKh_B Thanks to Don Wilkening for this link The post Snow for Yellowstone National Park tonight appeared first on Ice Age Now.
A friendly black bear was euthanized after it came to love people who fed it and took selfies
This is a heartbreaking story. A friendly one-hundred-pound bear had to be shot and killed because he had become too familiar with human interaction. The bear had grown too familiar with the people who took selfies with it and left it food. Wildlife officials said they were left with no choice but to euthanize the […] The post A friendly black bear was euthanized after it came to love people who fed it and took selfies appeared first on Health Nut News.
National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd Discusses ICE Immigration Enforcement…
President Trump announced on Twitter last week about an enhanced immigration enforcement action to remove illegal aliens. National Border Patrol Council president Brandon Judd appears on Fox Business to discuss the upcoming program. . Interestingly, no-one has wondered why there … Continue reading →
Presidential candidate offers a bold plan for Israel/Palestine
Presidential candidate Mike Gravel says, "The two-state solution is dead. Let us take the obvious and humane path forward," and he lays out a courageous proposal. The post Presidential candidate offers a bold plan for Israel/Palestine appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
The Mental Health Effects of Addiction
*Sofia Adamson* - Addiction creates a host of negative outcomes both physically and mentally.
The Chernobyl Story: This Man Knows What It Is Like Shovelling Radioactive Debris On Top Of An Exposed Nuclear Reactor
*Katri Uibu, ABC News Online:* *This man knows what it's really like shovelling radioactive debris on top of Chernobyl's reactor* "Sometimes it happens in life that someone, somewhere, has to do something. Whether they want to or not." When he left his wife and two children on May 7, 1986 and went to work, Jaan Krinal didn't know he would be one of those people. The 32-year-old was working on a state-owned farm in Soviet-occupied Estonia. Because he'd been forced to complete the Soviet military's retraining a year before, he was confused when officers surprised him at work and sa... more »
Jacinda Ardern is feeling the pressure … to bake a lovely cake for her baby
An Instagram post on the eve of baby Neve's first birthday shows the New Zealand Prime Minister grappling with the same mixture of compassion and uncertainty as any other new parent.
Lakeside 2019, week 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=22&v=I1ZgaQNp4Is Gary Lewis and the Playboys was our Friday night program at Lakeside. This clip is from 2016, and the band looks the same, and he sounds much the same. He’s just as skinny as he was in his 20s. He was born in 1945, so he’s up there in years for live performing. When his career was going strong in the 1960s he was drafted during the Vietnam War, and the career never really recovered, and for the teen market, you can’t let them forget you. According to several bios I’ve read, singing wasn’t his strength even in the 196... more »
Trump Said He Halted Iran Attack 10 Minutes Before Strike
From: Vintage ‘Trees’ music video. All humanity forming a pyramid worshipping, welcoming the Satanic capstone! The Anti-Christ, the bringer of false peace, the white horseman of Revelation 6 ! The completion of the New World Order project, in a world wrecked by global wars, collapse and chaos!
Student Kicked Out of Class for Saying ‘There Are Only 2 Genders’
Illuminist social engineers morally corrupting the sheeple. RT Published on Jun 20, 2019 A 17-year-old Scottish student claims he was told to leave his class after saying there are only “two genders” – a statement which earned him a reprimand from the teacher, whose reaction he secretly recorded on camera. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9wqf end
Israel Has 80-90 Nukes, SIPRI Report Says, as Tel Aviv Continues to Accuse Iran of Nuclear Obsession
Israel Has 80-90 Nukes, SIPRI Report Says, as Tel Aviv Continues to Accuse Iran of Nuclear Obsession by https://www.rt.com/ Israel, which routinely accuses Iran of trying to obtain nuclear weapons and pledges to use force to stop Tehran, maintains its own undeclared nuclear arsenal estimated at 80 to 90, according to the latest report by …
Attacking Iran, US Will Open the Gates of Hell – George Galloway
The logical move for the US-Pentagram is NOT to engage Iran in war directly. It is too costly and requires too much militarily. With the Russian Bear and Chinese Dragon ready to strike back, America will become overstretched and lose WW3. Both Russia and China will support Iran and fight the USA via Iran as …
New US Doctrine Claims It Could Win Nuclear War If Engaged
RT Published on Jun 21, 2019 US #military claims the use of #nuclearweapons could ‘create decisive results and restore strategic stability’. It comes from a document recently made public – but was then #classified end
The Truth…Isn’t Out There? Trump Had Meeting on UFOs But ‘Doesn’t Believe’ in Them
Why is the Pentagon wasting the POTUS’ time on WooWoo stuff? Surely, the POTUS has more important things on his hands than listening to crazy UFO talk? The entire “UFO-Aliens” meme is a psychological warfare against the sheeple. Just look at all the “Alien” invasion movies Hollywood is producing. Just look at the “Alien” invasion …
U.S. Mainstream Media Fails to Challenge Trump Administration’s Push Toward War with Iran
U.S. Mainstream Media Fails to Challenge Trump Administration’s Push Toward War with Iran by James North, https://mondoweiss.net/ The risky U.S. moves to provoke a war with Iran continue, and the American mainstream media is still transmitting the Trump administration’s views almost without challenge: – * The New York Times has run lengthy accounts about the …
In First Test of Army Chief’s New Strategy, IDF Simulates War with Hezbollah
In First Test of Army Chief’s New Strategy, IDF Simulates War with Hezbollah by JUDAH ARI GROSS, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Military says the 5-day drill, known as ‘First Harvest,’ is the largest since a 2017 exercise that also mimicked fight against terror group in southern Lebanon – The Israeli military this week conducted a massive exercise simulating …
Robert David Steele: Q, ETs, Icke, Deep State & Adrenochrome – Prepare For Change
Not “Aliens”, Not “ETs” but Nephilim, fallen angels … Prepare For Change Published on Jun 12, 2019 Prepare for Change speaks to Robert David Steele on May 28th in a long and winding interview that sees Robert passionately presenting his take on subjects from Q, Deep State and Adrenochrome to his recent review of David …
The Elongated Skulls Of Paracas Peru And Their DNA: Update June 2019
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India Deploys Multiple Warships To Gulf For “Maritime Security” Amid Tensions
India Deploys Multiple Warships To Gulf For “Maritime Security” Amid Tensions by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The international military build-up in the Gulf begins, apparently, at a moment the White House is mulling various military “options” in response to the Thursday morning shoot-down of a high altitude US military drone over the Strait of Hormuz, which …
President Trump and First Lady Melania Host Congressional Picnic…
Earlier today President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted the annual congressional picnic at the White House. .
Convoy Time: Is the U.S. Navy Even Ready for a War with Iran?
*James Holmes* *Security, * Sea lanes are harder to patrol than you think. Convoys are the worst of all strategies for protecting mercantile shipping against raiders. Except for all the others. The logic behind convoy duty is straightforward. To defeat, say, an irregular maritime force like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) or an Iranian-backed militia, defenders of a merchant fleet need superior firepower on scene at likely points of attack. If they outgun their antagonists, they will either win any tactical engagement or deter attack altogether. This is far fr... more »
Sydney hoarder missing after home engulfed in fire
A search is underway for an elderly man after his home was destroyed by fire, with a large amount of clutter preventing firefighters from entering his home at Kingsford in Sydney's east.
Hazelwood closure leaves legacy of unstable work for displaced workers
Two years after the Hazelwood power station closed, less than half the displaced workers in Victoria's Latrobe Valley have found full-time work.
Trump hints at 'obliteration' after calling off strike on Iran with 10 minutes to go
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The US President says there will be "obliteration like you've never seen before" if the country does go to war with Iran, but adds that he is "not looking to do that".
Michael Vaughan's tweets show how the World Cup just got tricky for England
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The Cricket World Cup gets a shake-up, as hosts England come a cropper against Sri Lanka, with a top innings from Angelo Mathews followed by a star turn from paceman Lasith Malinga.
'Forced to flee': Where have Australia's refugees come from and why?
The number of displaced people worldwide hits a record high of 70.8 million, with developing nations bearing the brunt of an influx of refugees fleeing conflict and political oppression, according to a UN report released for Refugee Week.
Man critically injured as two shot in Brisbane's south
Two people have been shot in an early-morning incident in Brisbane's south, including a man who was shot several times in the chest, with police arresting a man in a nearby suburb.
Boris Johnson's neighbour calls police after hearing loud disturbance
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British police investigate concerns for the welfare of a woman after a neighbour of Boris Johnson, the favourite to be the next Prime Minister, hears a loud altercation.
A city bigger than Melbourne and Sydney combined is almost out of water — why?
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Millions of people are without water and taps are running dry due to a severe water shortage in the Indian city of Chennai. What's happening there could play out in other cities worldwide, experts warn.
Chile pasa a la ofensiva contra el TPP-11 [Instructivo de acción. Movilización semana distrital]
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22-Jun-2019 Creemos que Chile debe pasar a la ofensiva contra el TPP-11, por lo que es muy importante aprovechar la semana distrital (24-28 junio) y generar una semana de agitación y movilización para hacerles saber a los Senadores que la gente de sus territorios los tiene en la mira.
Iswaran: RCEP will unite region, bring opportunities for all
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22-Jun-2019 He notes India's concerns over trade deal, says it would be a loss if it was not part of pact.
Is The U.S. Navy Losing In Russia’s Game of Chicken
The Chancellorsville and Vinogradov nearly collide, causing the Chancellorsville to take evasive action. U.S. Navy Photo. *Midshipman Second Class Matthew Butson, U.S. Navy, US Naval Institute: **INCSEA and the Navy’s Losing Effort in Russia’s Game of Chicken* The incident between the USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) and the Russian frigate Admiral Vinogradov is another indicator of rapidly increasing tension between the United States and Russia. This incident is not the first case of Russia conducting “unsafe and unprofessional” maneuvers and operations against U.S. and Allied forces ... more »
New Israeli technology can now freeze cancer cells
An Israeli company called Icecure has developed exciting new technology that freezes cancer cells. The treatment requires local anesthesia and takes up to one hour, and for some only ten to fifteen minutes, and many patients are home the same day. Thousands of women with breast cancer have already been treated in hospitals across the […] The post New Israeli technology can now freeze cancer cells appeared first on Health Nut News.
Many cereals tainted with toxic weed killer
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Think twice before pouring a bowl of oat cereal for your child or munching on a chewy granola bar as a go-to snack. Major food companies are continuing to market popular children’s breakfast cereals and other types of foods as “healthy” with full knowledge that these food items contain […] The post Many cereals tainted with toxic weed killer appeared first on Health Nut News.
Bear Enters Montana Home, Naps in Closet
The bear "began ripping the room apart" before climbing up the closet for a nap.
Did a Man Fall into Coma After Discovering Wife Owned House They Rented?
Anecdotal reports of a man finding out his wife owns the house they've been renting were making the rounds in Africa years before this meme.
New Drug to Boost Women’s Sex Drive Approved in US
Women with high blood pressure or heart disease should not take the drug because increases in blood pressure were observed after injections, the FDA said.
Trump Faces New Sexual Assault Allegation; He Issues Denial
Trump called the accusation "fake news" and said there was no evidence.
Is This Giant Fossil for Real?
The fossil was first discovered in 1947 and dubbed a “fossil truck tire” before geologists inspected it.
A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a] A Nile cruise in a Nile boat near Cairo's Al-Manial island in Egypt
A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a] A Nile cruise in a small nile boat near Cairo's Al-Manial island in Egypt.
A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a] A Nile cruise in a Nile boat near Grand Hyatt hotel in Cairo's Al-Manial island in Egypt.
A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: A Nile boat in Egypt's Nile river a] A Nile cruise in a Nile boat near Cairo's Zamalek island in Egypt
the path is long; it will be necessary to be supplied with patience and with thought
*They* are a much weakened nation today than at the beginning of my Presidency, when they were causing major problems throughout the Middle East," Trump tweeted Friday. "Now they are Bust!" https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/449680-trump-confirms-us-military-was-cocked-and-loaded-for-retaliatory …………………………………………………………..…................................. 20. *We* are weary of air castles. Even the far-off worlds must be mastered in their physical reality. Such mastery as, for example, over a piece of ice or over the chemical heat of the Sun must enter the consciousn... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-06-20
This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Iran, US, Hama, Syria, Aleppo, Albukamal, Deir_Ezzor, Turkey, India, Idlib, Russia, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, Hormuz. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Syria, World-News, Yemen, Turkey, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Air Force destroys jihadist base in western Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) reportedly carried out an attack on a jihadist base in western Aleppo on Friday. According to a military report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Air Force bombed a base belonging to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham near the town of Muhandiseen. The report said the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran activated air defenses in Syria after learning of US attack: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – The Iranian forces in Syria activated their air defenses after learning of the U.S. planned attack, the Russian publication Avia.Pro reported on Friday. According to the Russian publication, the Iranian forces learned of the U.S. planned attack and prepared for their air defense systems for the confrontation. Prior to this, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
No end in sight? US’ troubled F-35 program still struggles with myriad problems
Documents recently obtained by Defense News reveal that the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is troubled with more than a dozen issues that could either put the lives of pilots at risk or jeopardize a mission outright. The report reveals that as the F-35 aircraft went into operational testing in the fall of 2018, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
State test results show Listeria; company recalls of frozen organic peppers
Organic frozen red peppers are under recall nationwide after inspectors found Listeria monocytogenes in a sample of the Woodstock branded product. Labeled as “Organic Grilled Red Peppers,” the peppers are packaged in 10-ounce plastic bags. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled product, keeping in mind that it has an expiration date... Continue Reading
Port of Los Angeles Wildlife Impact Mitigation Project: June 24th Presentation
What: Port of Los Angeles Wildlife Impact Mitigation Project, a special presentation: Hosted by International Bird Rescue and the Los Angeles Wildlife Center. When: Monday, June 24, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM Where: The Plaza At Cabrillo Marina, 2965 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, California 90731 Map Thanks to a generous grant from […]
Energy 127, Power underwhelming: Why are there power outages?
This is a special report by BusinessWorld last June 17 where I was one of the resource persons they have interviewed. Enjoy. *Power underwhelming: Why are there power outages?* By Mark T. Amoguis Senior Researcher IN THE PHILIPPINES, one would have to get used to brownouts, or the drop in voltage in an electrical power supply system. Whether or not it is intentional, these outages have wide-ranging effects on the economy: households would experience no electricity for a few minutes or even for hours, causing great inconvenience; businesses would incur higher costs by way of lost r... more »
More efficient North Atlantic carbon pump during the Last Glacial Maximum
Nature Communications Published: 15 May 2019 J. Yu, L. Menviel, Z. D. Jin, D. J. R. Thornalley, G. L. Foster, E. J. Rohling, I. N. McCave, J. F. McManus, Y. Dai, H. Ren, F. He, F. Zhang, P. J. Chen & A. P. Roberts Nature …
Putting Climate Change Claims to the Test
Global Warming Policy Forum 18/06/19 | Dr John Christy This is a full transcript of a talk given by Dr John Christy to the GWPF on Wednesday 8th May. When I grew up in the world of science, science was understood as a method of …
Changing dynamics of Japanese art during the Meiji era
Changing dynamics of Japanese art during the Meiji era Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Utagawa Sadahide (Gountei Sadahide) witnessed the first years of modernization in Japan that emerged after the 1868 Meiji Restoration. Yet, prior to this dramatic period in Japanese history, the artist Sadahide depicted aspects of Western encroachment. Indeed, while many spectrums […]
Tonight's Movie Is 'Enemies'
*From YouTube:* Belorussia, summer 1942. The war has moved on, far off to the east. The life of a small town where the German authorities of the region have set themselves up is getting back to "normal". The Germans study Russian, flirt with the local girls, the women wash their clothes and feed them. They have to carry on somehow... But suddenly the teenage son of the film’s heroine decides to run away to the partisans and blows up a German train so that they could accept him. He gets caught and the Germans have to execute him in order "to teach others a lesson". That’s the order ... more »
From Tony Blair to Mette Frederiksen
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ROME, Jun 21 (IPS) - Social Democrats, who had been steadily disappearing following the crisis of 2008, have been making a small comeback in the last year. Now they are in power in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland and, most recently, in Denmark. Read the full story, “From Tony Blair to Mette Frederiksen”, on globalissues.org →
Musical Interlude: Vangelis, “Alpha”
Vangelis, “Alpha”
“A Look to the Heavens”
“To some, the outline of the open cluster of stars M6 resembles a butterfly. M6, also known as NGC 6405, spans about 20 light-years and lies about 2,000 light years distant. M6 can best be seen in a dark sky with binoculars towards the constellation of Scorpius, coving about as much of the sky as the full moon. *Click image for larger size.* Like other open clusters, M6 is composed predominantly of young blue stars, although the brightest star is nearly orange. M6 is estimated to be about 100 million years old. Determining the distance to clusters like M6 helps astronomers calibrat... more »
“There Are None So Blind…”
"There are none so blind as those who will not see. The most deluded people are those who choose to ignore what they already know.” - John Heywood, 1546
Edward Abbey, ”Benedicto"
*"Benedicto"* “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. May your rivers flow without end, meandering through pastoral valleys tinkling with bells, past temples and castles and poets' towers into a dark primeval forest where tigers belch and monkeys howl, through miasmal and mysterious swamps and down into a desert of red rock, blue mesas, domes and pinnacles and grottos of endless stone, and down again into a deep vast ancient unknown chasm where bars of sunlight blaze on profiled ... more »
The Poet: David Wagoner, ”Getting There"
* "Getting There"* "You take a final step and, look, suddenly You're there. You've arrived At the one place all your drudgery was aimed for: This common ground Where you stretch out, pressing your cheek to sandstone. What did you want to be? You'll remember soon. You feel like tinder under a burning glass, A luminous point of change. The sky is pulsing against the cracked horizon, Holding it firm till the arrival of stars In time with your heartbeats. Like wind etching rock, you've made a lasting impression On the self you were, By having come all this way through all this welter Unde... more »
“It Becomes Sad…”
"Why does truth carry such a dreadful face? Why does subjugation carry such a happy mask? It becomes sad when people understand that they can lead a better life as long as they bow their heads, ignoring the truth." - Lionel Suggs
Saturday Night Live Has It's Fingers Crossed, But Does Arkansas Deserve Governor Sarah Huckabee?
Most Americans see Sarah Huckabee Sanders as a professional liar. She’s a regular *Saturday Night Live* character always sure to earn some laughs. But if her native state of Arkansas, people see her not as a pathetic liar and a walking joke, but as their next governor. When Trumpanzee accepted her resignation, he suggested she run for governor or one of the poorest and least educated states in the country. The daughter of governor, she was already looking into that by then. Today CBS News reported that her team had already polled the state and found it a slam dunk— both in the GO... more »
The Daily “Near You?”
Tijeras, New Mexico, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
“Modern Society Is Seriously Sick”
*“Modern Society Is Seriously Sick”* by Sofo Archon "One of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century, Jiddu Krishnamurti, once said: “It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” I agree with Jiddu. Society is seriously sick. Yet most of us aren’t aware of it. That’s because we’re so conditioned to our society that the idea of something being terribly wrong with it usually doesn’t cross our minds. Well, it did cross mine – in fact, it does and has every single day for the last 15+ years. And I write about it so that it might cross yours too (if it... more »
"The Day Dostoyevsky Discovered the Meaning of Life in a Dream"
*Portrait of Fyodor Dostoyevsky by Vasily Perov, 1871* *"The Day Dostoyevsky Discovered the Meaning of Life in a Dream"* by Maria Popova "One November night in the 1870s, legendary Russian writer Fyodor Dostoyevsky (November 11, 1821–February 9, 1881) discovered the meaning of life in a dream - or, at least, the protagonist in his final short story did. The piece, which first appeared in the altogether revelatory "A Writer’s Diary" (public library) under the title “The Dream of a Queer Fellow” and was later published separately as "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man," explores themes si... more »
100 Years Ago, Germany's Battleship Fleet Committed Suicide
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Some terrifying history. One hundred years ago, the German High Seas Fleet committed suicide. On June 21, 1919, the crews of seventy-four German warships attempted to scuttle their vessels in order to prevent the Allies from taking them. Over the course of a few hours, fifty-two modern warships sank. In the modern history of naval combat, there has never been an event as devastating as the self-destruction of the German fleet at Scapa Flow. The scuttling immediately became legendary, closing one chapter of German naval history and opening another. *... more »
Free Download: Charles Mackay, ”Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds"
*"Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds"* "Every age has its peculiar folly: Some scheme, project, or fantasy into which it plunges, spurred on by the love of gain, the necessity of excitement, or the force of imitation. Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one." - Charles Mackay "'Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds" is an early study of crowd psychology by Scottish journalist Charles Mackay, first published in 1841. The book chronicle... more »
Heavy snow headed for Montana and Colorado
And surprise freeze warnings for several counties in Nevada. “From the maps here it looks like some areas of Montana and Colorado will see 18 inches of snow over the next couple of days! Starting on the first day of summer!” says reader Bill Bradsky. https://www.google.com/amp/s/unofficialnetworks.com/2019/06/20/snow-summer-solstice/amp/ Chance of snow at Walden-Jackson County Airport https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=224&y=265&site=riw&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=224&map_y=265#.XQ1P0I97l_A Meanwhile, ... Read moreHeavy snow headed for Montana and Colorado The post Heavy snow headed...more »
Pennsylvania approves three cannabis businesses for research program
Three medical marijuana companies in Pennsylvania received approval from the state’s department of health to grow medical marijuana for research in partnership with three universities. New evidence-based research that provides physicians better insight into MMJ could encourage additional doctors to recommend the medicine, which would boost sales. The three approved research growers, according to The […] Pennsylvania approves three cannabis businesses for research program is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"The Problem Is That We Are All Stupid"
*"The Problem Is That We Are All Stupid"* by David Cain "The question “What’s wrong with the world?!” is usually more of a statement of exasperation than a question. But it can be treated like a question, and it is a good question. Clearly *something* is wrong, at least with the human world. Even if you don’t trust the news to tell you how the world really is, we all witness too much pettiness, unfairness, and dishonesty to say with a straight face that nothing’s wrong. However, I’m not sure you could rewind us to a point in the last 10,000 years when we wouldn’t feel the same way.... more »
Parents of UK militant known as 'Jihadi Jack' spared jail for sending cash
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Organic farmer John Letts and ex-Oxfam fundraiser Sally Lane say they were acting as any parents would have when they tried to send their 23-year-old son cash when he begged for help from another country.
Court worker handed over medical records to prove miscarriage, inquiry told
Allegations of sexual harassment, abuse of power, bullying and intimidation have been levelled against an SA court office by former employees in submissions to a parliamentary inquiry.
It took 100 hours as leader for Liza Harvey to upset the business lobby and deliver her first apology
After a shaky start to her leadership of the WA Liberal Party, Liza Harvey will be hoping an imminent cabinet reshuffle can bring a spark to an Opposition which over the past two years has repeatedly failed to ignite, writes Jacob Kagi
It's now pretty clear that Trump is trying to avoid direct confrontation with Iran
Why do current tensions between the US and Iran feel like an elaborate game of chicken? It's because of hawks like US National Security Adviser John Bolton.
Record numbers brave icy waters for Dark Mofo winter solstice nude swim
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Hundreds of people shed their inhibitions and clothing to take part in this year's Dark Mofo winter solstice nude swim at a popular Hobart beach.
Fifty shades of hay: NSW farmers find respite from the drought
Lucy Moss's boutique in Coonamble is bursting with colour, and her latest venture offers various shades of relief for drought-affected farmers.
The all-night cafe that's one of the 'safest' venues in town
At a time when most of Canberra's restaurants are beginning to close, and its bars are humming, Kita is opening, a rare spot that suits wakeful parents, pastry chefs and emergency service workers.
Aussie sex workers were kicked off American websites so they built their own
What happens when your community is no longer welcome on the internet? For Australian sex workers, that's been the reality for almost one year — and some are taking matters into their own hands.
When schoolkids lock their phones away for the day, amazing things happen
What would happen to the dynamic in a school if the students locked away their mobile phones for the day? A lot, it turns out — and it's all positive.
US Customs makes record 15.8-tonne cocaine bust at Philadelphia port
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The drugs have an estimated street value of $1.58 billion and laid end to end, the bricks would stretch just over three kilometres.
Facebook and grief in the digital age – when should we unfriend the dead?
The internet age has impacted the way we grieve so much, that knowing when it's best for you to cut digital ties has become a common question in online forums.
Barty closes on number one ranking with gracious win over Williams
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Barty comfortably beats Venus Williams but has plenty of praise for the veteran American after the match, calling her an "inspiration to every single girl and boy around the world".
Ash on the BBC's sleeve
Literally a BBC regular *“Ash on an old man's sleeve,Is all the ash the burnt roses leave.Dust in the air suspendedMarks the place where a story ended,Dust in breathed was a house-The wall, the wainscot and the mouse.The death of hope and despair,This is the death of air.” * Rob Burley, the BBC's head of live political programmes, is known for his entirely reasonable-sounding catchphrase, "So, here's the thing, people you don't agree with will sometimes be on TV." Ah but, Rob, surely sometimes people you don't agree with will be on TV to a degree that perhaps merits questio...more »
Interdenominational Theological Center Names Interim President
The executive committee of the board of trustees of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta has appointed alumnus Rev. Matthew Wesley Williams as interim president of the school. Williams will begin transitioning into the role July 10 and will assume the post upon the July 31 retirement of the current president, Dr. Edward L. Wheeler. […]
Help Stop The Koch Brothers From Buying The Democratic Party, The Way They Bought The GOP-- Support Working Class Warrior Eva Putzova
You may recall that a few weeks ago, a Koch brothers’ spokeswoman announced that their network is now willing to finance political campaigns for Democrats who are "in step with Koch policies." Koch policies? Koch policies are first and foremost their business bottom line. Any study of their pattern of political giving shows what being in step with the Koch policies means: slashing government regulations that protect workers and the environment. And that is perfect for the Democrats who make up the Republican wing of the Democratic Party, the New Dems and Blue Dogs— like, for exam... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 21, 2019
*Anthony Halpin, Bloomberg:* *Did Trump Just Blink or Bluff in Standoff With Iran?* Want to receive this post in your inbox every day? Sign up for the Balance of Power newsletter, and follow Bloomberg Politics Was it all a bluff? After news leaked that President Donald Trump approved and then called off U.S. airstrikes on Iran last night, it emerged he’d warned Tehran about an imminent attack while insisting he was against a war. Today, as airlines began re-routing flights away from the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry called in the Swiss ambassador, who also represents ... more »
Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo] The stained glass and staircase at Aisha Fahmy's Palace in Zamalek , Cairo.
Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo] The stained glass and staircase at Aisha Fahmy's Palace in Zamalek , Cairo.
Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo] The staircase and main hall of Aisha Fahmy's Palace in Cairo, Egypt.
Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo] The stained glass and staircase at Aisha Fahmy's Palace in Zamalek , Cairo.
Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside Egypt's Aisha Fahmy palace in Cairo] The stained glass and staircase at Aisha Fahmy's Palace in Zamalek , Cairo.
World News Briefs -- June 21, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *'Nothing was greenlighted.' Trump says planes were NOT in the air when he called off air strikes on Iran because he 'didn't like' the idea of '150 dead people'* * Trump tweeted that the U.S. military were within 10 minutes of hitting three targets in Iran when he called off airstrikes * He said that he was told there would be 150 deaths which he said was not proportionate to the loss of the $180 million U.S. Navy spy drone * Iran said that Trump asked for talks with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei * It also said it could have downed a Navy Poseidon P-8 spy plane... more »
Beyond the Fed's Pivot
Jeffrey Gundlach, chief executive of DoubleLine Capital and the most widely followed bond investor, said the Federal Reserve’s dovish turn in its policy statement on Wednesday took its lead from the bond market: The Fed is doing “what the bond market says - with a lag,” said Gundlach, who oversees more than $130 billion in assets. “The bond market definitely helped to encourage the ‘Fed pivot.’” The Fed on Wednesday signaled it could cut interest rates by as much as half a percentage point over the remainder of this year, as it responded to increased economic uncertainty and a drop... more »
Patriot owner pledges $20 million to set up yet another foundation for Israel
New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft pledged $20 million to establish a new foundation that will work to counter the international movement to boycott Israel over its violations of human rights. Kraft said that the foundation will combat "antisemitism," which is often defined to mean criticism of Israel. The post Patriot owner pledges $20 million to set up yet another foundation for Israel appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Israel lobby to take frosh Congressional Dems to Israel, some refuse trip
At least 23 out of 59 freshmen Democrats in the House will be traveling on an all-expenses-paid trip to Israel in August. But 14 won't be attending the Israel lobby funded trip and 2 are checking their schedules. The rest have not divulged their plans to the public. See the list... The post Israel lobby to take frosh Congressional Dems to Israel, some refuse trip appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
DID TRUMP GIN UP A NEAR-WAR BECAUSE HE COULDN'T BEAR CEDING THE NEWS CYCLE TO DEMOCRATS?
The Trump administration, I assume, sent a drone into, or awfully close to, Iranian airspace, in the hope of ... what? Giving the administration an excuse to start a war? But the president passed on an opportunity to launch retaliatory strikes, claiming he learned at the last minute that the attack would kill 150 civilians. Why did this happen now? I keep thinking about a Politico story I quoted earlier this week: Donald Trump wants his Democratic competitors for the White House to introduce themselves to the American public next week on his terms. Ahead of the first two Democratic... more »
“Economic Market Snapshot 6/21/19”
• Gregory Mannarino, "Critical! Refinery Explosion, Iran Air Strike Stopped. Expect Another FF" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
“Great Disruptions”
*“Great Disruptions”* by David Stockman “And summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” – William Shakespeare, “Sonnet 18” (1609) “The S&P 500 Index opened at a new high yesterday, and it closed at a new high, too. Today, it made a new intraday high. Today is also, literally, the longest day of the calendar year. This June 21 was almost a whole lot more than all that, though. I’m talking “infamy” proportions. According to The New York Times, we were about 10 minutes away from launching an airstrike on Iran – before the Donald realized it’d kill 150 people and would therefore be “no... more »
Unique
Probably meaning today's BBC One's *News at One*, Allison Pearson tweeted the following early this afternoon: Police today arrest 44 men - 44! - in Yorkshire over child sex abuse. And BBC News leads with one minister manhandling a woman? News of that mass arrest (in Kirklees, Bradford and Leeds) didn't appear on either tonight's BBC One *News at Six* or BBC *News at Ten.* In contrast, Sky *have* been reporting it tonight and it featured as a main story on ITV's early evening news bulletin. There* is *something unique about the BBC. And not necessarily in a good way.
Firefighter Uses YouTube Duck Calls to Rescue Ducklings
The firefighter held up his cellphone to an opening in the pipe and played a YouTube video of duck calls.
Alabama Prisoners On Hunger Strike Demand Justice Department End Brutal And Inhumane Treatment
Four Alabama prisoners are on hunger strike at the Limestone Correctional Facility in protest against corruption, abuse, and a lack of accountability for inhumane conditions in the state prison system. The hunger strike is a response to a call to action from a coalition of prisoner rights groups, including the The post Alabama Prisoners On Hunger Strike Demand Justice Department End Brutal And Inhumane Treatment appeared first on Shadowproof.
Will Nine New Hispanics for Every One New “White” in Texas End GOP Presidential Chances?
[image: will-9-new-hispanics-for-every-1-new-white-in-texas-end-gop-presidential-chances] Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) just predicted that the national GOP is headed for the “waste bin of history.” Now come new census estimates that may prove him a prophet: Texas, a must-win state for Republicans in presidential elections, is experiencing demographic change that will eventually turn it left.
Pelosi’s Double-standard on Need for Congressional Authorization for War
[image: pelosi-s-double-standard-on-need-for-congressional-authorization-for-war] In what could be viewed as a hypocritical stance, Pelosi was constitutionally opposed to Trump attacking Iran this week, but supported President Barack Obama’s use of military force in Libya back in 2011.
Great Value, Tipton Grove frozen berries recalled; manufacturer not named
Frozen berries packaged under Walmart’s Great Value brand and Save A Lot’s Tipton Grove brand are the latest products to be recalled because of the risk of norovirus contamination. Some recent frozen berry recalls involving norovirus have named Townsend Farms as the manufacturer, but the notice for the Great Value and Tipton Grove berry products... Continue Reading
ADM flour recall hits Castle and Sisters; baking mixes recalled for E. coli risk
Patient counts are holding steady in a multistate outbreak, but more products are being recalled because of E. coli in flour produced by a subsidiary of the multinational Archer Daniels Midland Co. Castle and Sisters Gourmet brand baking mixes are now under recall because of the E. coli outbreak that has been traced to the... Continue Reading
Key Witness in Navy SEAL Case Stuns Court by Taking Blame
The twist illustrates the challenges of prosecuting war crimes cases.
The Strait of Hormuz is the World’s Most Important Oil Transit Chokepoint
“At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is 21 miles wide, but the width of the shipping lane in … Continue reading →
Special treatment for illegals with gender dysphoria
Thanks to an Obama policy continued by the Trump administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gives transgender illegal aliens special treatment, including their own detention center in New Mexico that offers hair and makeup classes, a recreation area, gym, television rooms, a lab and pharmacy. Also free hormone therapy and legal services. Does this sound like a concentration camp? https://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2019/06/transgender-illegal-aliens-get-special-treatment-hormone-therapy-under-policy-issued-by-trumps-border-czar/
A week is a long time in BBC politics
The famous Abdullah It's been a funny old week for the BBC, hasn't it? Firstly, their Conservative leadership debate programme was widely panned. My 87-year-old dad described it as 'higgledy-piggledy' and said that the woman presenting it - one Emily Maitlis - wouldn't shut up and let people speak. I think my dad spoke for a lot of people. I noted a few of the barbs at the time: *Sarah Baxter*: Format a disaster, big mistake not to have audience, answers too earnest because of use of real people to ask questions whom no one dares offend. Chairs silly. *Tim Marshall*: Dire format, u... more »
Cassius - Cassius 1999
Awful news from Paris on Thursday morning. Here's the best way of remembering Philippe Zdar: crank it up.
The unknowns we don't know we don't know
There are things going on in the world besides Brexit. There’s also the Tory Leadership circus, drones, brinkmanship, the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is “just DAYS AWAY from breaching uranium stockpile limit agreed under nuclear deal.” The upcoming Palestinian Expo in London is another disturbing thing I can’t do anything about. The exhibits they’ve set up are actually thinly veiled anti-Israel stunts. The programme reads like an immersive experience in Hamas propaganda. Apparently, you can ‘have a go’ at all kinds of games to help you empathise with the Palestinian cause and whip y... more »
Why India’s Hypersonic Missile Could Trigger A Nuclear War
*Michael Peck* *Security, * New missile, new threats? India’s test of a hypersonic missile signifies more than the advance of Indian weapons technology. It also is one step closer to triggering a nuclear war with Pakistan. Ironically, the first launch of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle, or HSTDV, was a failure. The HSTDV, which is shaped almost like a sailing ship, is supposed to be a testbed for developing future hypersonic weapons such as cruise missiles. It is launched atop an Agni 1, an Indian ballistic missile. “The vehicle was test launched using the Agni 1... more »
Congress Splits Over Trump and Iran
*Hunter DeRensis* *Iran, Middle East* Donald Trump has found himself standing on the brink of military conflict. If the Middle East is in a state of crisis, Washington, DC is in a state of chatter. President Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to call off a planned strike against Iran has left the political class arguing with itself about U.S. power in the region and Donald Trump’s judgment. The strike was meant to be a response to Iran’s downing of an unarmed, unmanned, U.S. aerial drone earlier this week. The United States claims it was flying over international waters, while I... more »
Spain's 'Wolf Pack' found guilty of rape at Pamplona festival
Just In - 6 hours ago
The ruling concludes a case that sparked mass protests across Spain over chauvinism and sexual abuse and is hailed by women's rights groups and by the Government.
Medical IDs: Enemy of Privacy, Liberty, and Health
Last week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill amendment to repeal the prohibition on the use of federal funds to create a “unique patient identifier.” Unless this prohibition, which I originally sponsored in 1998, is reinstated, the federal government will have the authority to assign every American a medical ID. This ID will be used to store and track every American’s medical history.
Biotech, Pharma, And Healthcare Firms Report High Levels of Cybersecurity Incidents and Frauds
*Sofia Adamson* - Your most sensitive personal data is definitely not safe.
Does the Fed set monetary policy in Hong Kong?
David Beckworth recently conducted an excellent interview of Mike Bird, which is full of fascinating observations. At one point they were discussing the Hong Kong currency board, which since 1983 has fixed the exchange rate between the Hong Kong and US dollars. This exchange caught my eye: Beckworth: Yeah. So, interestingly, the Fed sets monetary […] The post Does the Fed set monetary policy in Hong Kong? appeared first on Econlib.
Henderson on Uwe Reinhardt’s Last Book
Uwe Reinhardt was a well-known health economist at Princeton University who died in 2017. An outspoken advocate of government regulation of health insurance, he helped design the single-payer system adopted by Taiwan’s government. Reinhardt’s last book is Priced Out: The Economic and Ethical Costs of American Health Care. In it, he argues that U.S. health […] The post Henderson on Uwe Reinhardt’s Last Book appeared first on Econlib.
How to stay warm at home without breaking the bank
Temperatures have plunged and heaters are running hot — energy experts offer advice on how to stay warm while keeping costs to a minimum.
Police 'frustrated' at people posting on FB about suspicious activity but not alerting them
Queensland police say they have noticed a "frustrating" trend of people posting about suspicious behaviour on Facebook without notifying them directly.
You've hit a roo, so what do you do next?
For most drivers, hitting a kangaroo can be a terrifying experience. But if the animal is still alive, the next steps you take can be the most important.
How do you know if a killer whale is Australian? Listen to its accent
Killer whales gathering in a newly discovered biodiversity hotspot off the south coast of Western Australia are communicating with Aussie accents, according to a research group studying the ocean's apex predator.
How a promise made years ago gave way to a world-first performance
After seeing Gary Lang choreograph what he described as "Aboriginal ballet", Aurélien Scannella vowed the pair would one day work together. Now that's led to a world-first performance of traditional ballet, opera and Aboriginal culture.
Children in NT detention centre missing weeks of school lessons
Children are missing weeks of school because a youth detention centre is failing to provide enough lessons, new reports have found.
Sam Kerr is the star of the Matildas show — and that's the danger
The star striker is an irreplaceable cog in the Australian attack — what would happen if she was injured or sent off through unforeseen circumstances, asks Kate O'Halloran.
'If we mimic Mother Nature, it can't not work': A revolution in our paddocks
Just In - 6 hours ago
About a year ago, my partner and I learned of a revolution in Australia's paddocks. We want to farm in a more natural way, but the stakes are high — making the shift could send us broke.
There's a marvellous irony in Dutton's game of political dodgeball
If you are a government elected unexpectedly and with no real agenda, it seems your only real option is to try to define yourself by what your opposition does or doesn't do, writes Laura Tingle.
'You have to go to the roof': This man shovelled radioactive debris on top of Chernobyl reactor
One of the most intense scenes in the HBO blockbuster Chernobyl is when men are sent to the top of the melted-down nuclear reactor for the most critical few seconds of their life. Jaan Krinal was one of them. This is his story.
When is a murder so heinous it demands the killer to never be released from jail?
Words written in a journal set out Anthony Harvey's unimaginable crime: A father who kills his three little children, his wife and then his mother-in-law.
'It gave me goose-bumps': Regional youth fall in love with theatre for the first time
Young people in Victoria and Tasmania are being given their first experience of professional theatre, in an attempt to imbue new audiences with a love of the stage.
A mortgage as long as your working life? They exist
Australians are the second most indebted households in the world, and a handful of lenders will let borrowers spread that large debt burden over a 40-year repayment period, allowing them to borrow more but also pay for the privilege.
Maori Chase Trespassing Oil Companies Out of Their Pacific Waters
Video by Mike Smith Maori Chase Trespassing Oil Companies Out of Their Pacific Waters Mike Smith said, "Check these Maori out. The real deal, trespassing oil companies, saving the climate, winners! This is the intrepid crew of Te Matau a Maui 100 kms off the east coast, booting out Chevron and Equinor (formally Statoil.) Yesterday these companies packed their bags and left, Mahi rangatira!"
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 21, 2019
An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test May 1 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The weapon comprises the land-launched leg of the U.S. nuclear triad that also includes assets fired from the air and sea. U.S. Air Force/Staff Sergeant Brittany E. N. Murphy *Defense One: **HASC Chair on Mini-Nukes: ‘We’re Not Trying to Manage a Nuclear War’* House Democrats don’t want to fund variable-yield nukes. The new chairman just explained why. A week after beating back a Republican effort to restore funding for a new low-yield n... more »
In Praise of the President’s Iran Tweets
Donald Trump speaks at CPAC in 2011. (Source: Flickr/Gage Skidmore) I want to say a few words in defense of Donald Trump’s tweets and statements today on the abortive military operation against Iran. This is admittedly contrarian. It is an argument I have never made before and frankly don’t expect to make again. It is also an almost comical example of damning with faint praise. First, some important caveats. The president’s set of four tweets are only modestly more appropriate than his usual public statements; presidents shouldn’t ever be tweeting about their thinking concerning t... more »
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