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JTA: Klobuchar’s meeting with Jewish Dem funders, Dear Abby grandson
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports that 2020 Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar met with Jewish campaign donors earlier this month and notes that among the donors was Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), liquor heir and grandson of the late advice columnist "Dear Abby." Klobuchar spoke about Israel, foreign policy, immigration, and climate change... The post JTA: Klobuchar’s meeting with Jewish Dem funders, Dear Abby grandson appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Now 20 years with no trend in ice breakup dates for Western Hudson Bay polar bears
Hifast at Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 175 – 2019 – Climate Collections - 7 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Straight from the horse’s mouth: all polar bear females tagged by researchers around Churchill in Western Hudson Bay last year were still on the ice as of 25 June. With plenty of ice still remaining over the bay, spring breakup will be no earlier this year than it has been since…
The Story of the Battleship Battle That Helped Make America a Powerhouse
*Warfare History Network* *History, America* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Uss_iowa_bb-61_pr.jpg] Some lost history. The United States Navy investigation into the February 15, 1898, sinking of the battleship Maine was a difficult undertaking. The nation’s press had been inciting the American people with war hysteria headlines. It was almost impossible for the naval officers conducting the inquiry not to be influenced by public opinion, the enormity of the tragedy, and a thirst for revenge. There were only two possibilities for the loss of the Maine. Either the ship... more »
Why Boris Johnson Will Be the Next British Prime Minister
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Europe* [image: Reuters] Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, interviews Andrew Stuttaford, contributing editor to The National Review. Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of The National Interest, interviews Andrew Stuttaford, contributing editor to The National Review. Stuttaford talks about Brexit, Boris Johnson, and Jeremy Corbyn. *Image: Reuters* Read full article
The Navy's Epic Railgun Is About to Undergo a "Shakedown"
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy - http://www.navy.mil/view_image.asp?id=54942 (direct link), Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3487832] Will it work? *The only test publicly announced by the Navy took place on May 15, when WSMR engineers and technicians fired off four rounds "with full diagnostics and verification," according to the Navy statement.* The Navy's electromagnetic railgun is undergoing what officials described as "essentially a shakedown" of critical systems before finally installing a tactical demonstrator aboa... more »
Climate Alarmists Caught Manipulating Temperature Data Yet Again
[image: climate-alarmists-caught-manipulating-temperature-data-yet-again] Good data in; good results out, so says an old scientific maxim. So what does that say about climate-alarmist scientists who manipulate data to achieve their desired results?
Flag-burning Activist Says He’ll Torch “That Rag” at Trump’s July 4 Event
[image: flag-burning-activist-says-he-ll-torch-that-rag-at-trump-s-july-4-event] Communist Greg Johnson plans to burn the American flag to protest President Trump’s “fascist extravaganza of ‘make America white again.’”
Mexico Sending Mixed Messages About Detaining Migrants Trying to Enter U.S.
[image: mexico-sending-mixed-messages-about-detaining-migrant-trying-to-enter-u-s] Mexico’s defense minister has said that troops deployed along its northern border will detain migrants attempting to enter the United States, while Mexican President AMLO said there would be no detention of migrants.
Ukrainian Criminal Suspected in Highway Massacre Is a “Refugee”
[image: ukrainian-criminal-suspected-in-highway-massacre-a-refugee] The Ukrainian who faces charges in connection with Friday’s vehicular homicide of seven people in Randolph, New Hampshire, is a thieving, drug-addled, drunk-driving “refugee” who shouldn’t have been in the country.
Why Progressives would be fools to hold public hearings on Climate Change; The goal of the Hoaxsters is to prevent the public from learning the truth
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President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing White House…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. As President Trump departs the White House en route to Osaka Japan for the G20 summit, the president delivers answers questions from the press pool on current events. [Video and Partial Rough Transcript] . … Continue reading →
Why the State Department Let a Terrorist Cult Gather on its Doorstep
[image: undefined] Watching the Trump administration’s push for war with Iran, news consumers may find it hard to be surprised by the lengths the US government is willing to go to in order to instigate war — or regime change at the very least — against the Islamic Republic. US citizens have been treated to lengthy lectures by the mainstream media, which laments the loss of an unmanned drone and a targeted Japanese oil tanker whose owner disputes Washington’s version of events. Yet, it isn’t the Trump administration that solidified the US’s relationship with its strangest bedfellow ... more »
Poll: Third Of Britons Do Not Support The Military
*Forces Network*: *Third Of Britons Do Not Support The Military, Claims New Survey* *The lack of support seems to be linked to a widespread lack of awareness.* The Armed Forces Charity SSAFA is targeting a third of people in the UK who say they do not actively support the armed forces. The research found one in five people in the UK would never support a military charity and almost 50 percent of those aged 16 to 34 said they do not actively support the armed forces. The lack of support seems to be linked to a widespread lack of awareness of who the Forces are and what they do. Mo... more »
‘They Died in Each Other’s Arms,’ Migrant’s Mother Says
Her 25-year-old son, Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez, and his daughter Valeria were swept away by the current near Matamoros, Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas, this week.
Senate to Pass $4.6B Border Aid Measure; Pelosi Seeks Talks
Both House and Senate measures contains more than $1 billion to shelter and feed migrants detained by the border patrol and almost $3 billion to care for unaccompanied migrant children who are turned over the Department of Health and Human Services.
Would You Vote To Fund Trump's Concentration Camps?
Late Tuesday evening Pelosi passed her compromise bill to fund southern border operations— the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Assistance and Security at the Southern Border Act— 230-195, all but 4 Democrats voting yes and all but 3 Republicans voting no. Oddly, it was relatively, the most left of the Republicans and absolutely the most left of the Democrats who abandoned their party positions. Vulnerable Republicans Brian Fitzpatrick (PA), Chris Smith(NJ) and Will Hurd (TX) voted with the Democrats. Hurd’s district has, by far, the biggest stretch of border... more »
Whistleblower says CSG royalties trumping toxic contamination risk
Whistleblowers who helped prosecute Linc Energy in Queensland's worst contamination scandal say the State Government is putting royalties and a growing CSG industry ahead of dealing with an ongoing contamination problem.
Cigarette or electrical fault among suspected causes of Notre Dame fire
Just In - 8 hours ago
A preliminary investigation finds no evidence to suggest a fire that gutted large parts of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was criminal. It may be from a dropped cigarette or an electrical fault, according to French prosecutors.
Could a 'trillion-dollar handshake' between Trump and Xi save the world from recession?
The US and China are at each other's throats over trade and so-called technology "theft" — and the consequences are slowly choking investment and economic growth around the world, writes Greg Jennett.
'Her kids were her world': Singleton mourns 'little angels' lost in house fire
Residents of a quiet suburban street in NSW's Hunter Valley say they watched on helplessly with a young mother whose house burnt down in front of her with three of her children inside.
'We've gone back 400 years': Sudanese caught between conflict in Khartoum and Australian apathy
Despite toppling their dictator peacefully, Sudanese civilians now face military rule, but this time diasporas abroad — including in Australia — aren't letting revolution go without a fight.
Half a world away: Could Tahiti host the surfing competition for the 2024 Paris Olympics?
It might be on the other side of the world to Paris, but French Polynesia intends to put its hand up to hold the surfing competition in Tahiti for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Yesterday imagines a world without the Beatles — and then explores the least interesting possibility
Brit boomers Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis parlay their generation's love of the Fab Four into a gormless rom-com of limited imagination.
Tied up for 12 hours: What happened to Terry could happen again under new rules
A trove of emails uncovered by the ABC shows how the minister's wish to reform the use of physical and chemical restraint in nursing homes went awry, writes Anne Connolly.
Hydroponic Update 26 June 2019
An update on the hydroponics systems along with some photos. Turns out peas do really well in hydroponics. Continue reading →
Jonah Raskin : BOOKS | ‘By the Company You Keep’
Jonah reviews Chellis Glendinning’s memoir about her friends, lovers, and comrades. By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | June 26, 2019 At the very start of her new heartfelt book — In the Company of Rebels: A Generational Memoir … finish reading Jonah Raskin : *BOOKS* | ‘By the Company You Keep’
Secretary Ross Discusses China Issues Ahead of G20 Summit…
In the dynamic of President Trump confronting Chairman Xi over Chinese trade and manufacturing practices there are critical members of the U.S. team, each with a role to play. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer and U.S. … Continue reading →
#28: Mary J. Hutzler on the levlized cost of electricity
Mary J. Hutzler, a Distinguished Senior Fellow at IER, discusses the recently released report on the levelized cost of electricity… The post #28: Mary J. Hutzler on the levlized cost of electricity appeared first on IER.
In Praise of Automobility
“The personal and professional mobility conferred by cars has been among the most powerful social forces of the twentieth-century Western… The post In Praise of Automobility appeared first on IER.
Poll: A Third Of Americans Would Support A Preemptive Nuclear Strike On North Korea If They Resume Long-Range Missile Tests
Earlier North Korea unveiled 'game-changer' ballistic missiles during a display of the country's military might *UPI:* *Poll: A third of Americans favor nuclear strike in North Korea scenario* June 25 (UPI) -- A new survey has shown about a third of Americans would support a preemptive nuclear strike on North Korea, if it resumes long-range missile testing. The research by YouGov and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists was based on a fictional news article showing North Korea resuming the tests and gave respondents a choice on how the United States should respond, including the ... more »
Waiting for the Revolution, 1st July
Have an interest in the far left and Trotskyism? Perhaps a member of an organisation within these traditions, have a past activist record with them, or have developed an interest with the minutiae of left wing history? *And* happen to be in or near the Nottingham area on Monday 1st July between 7pm and 8.30pm? Then why not join me and Evan Smith, co-editor of *Against the Grain* and *Waiting for the Revolution*, and author of *British Communism and the Politics of Race* for an evening discussing Trotskyana, sectariana, far left history, Evan's work, and what the rich history of lab... more »
2 More Deputies Fired After Shooting at Florida High School
Sheriff Gregory Tony said deputies Edward Eason and Josh Stambaugh were fired for their inaction following the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting.
The Future of Research and Practice about MSIs
Today, there are more than 700 Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) designated by the federal government that represent 14 percent of all degree granting institutions of higher education. These institutions enroll nearly 30 percent of all undergraduates in the U.S. and carry the heavy load of ensuring the success of a student population that is majority Pell Eligible and students of color, two populations that are often overlooked.
CHARLES WHITAKER
*CHARLES WHITAKER* has been named dean of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media and Integrated Marketing Communications. He previously served as interim dean. Whitaker earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Medill.
The Flawed Human Rights Watch Report on Gaza
Gaza City (Source: Wikimedia) Human Rights Watch (HRW) recently released a report accusing both Hamas and the Israeli government of committing war crimes regarding an incident in May 2019. During these hostilities, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck 350 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza after those groups launched roughly 690 rocket attacks into Israel. HRW’s report claims that both sides unlawfully attacked civilians during the hostilities. While loss of life on all sides of this endless conflict is tragic, the HRW conclusions related to IDF attacks are leg... more »
The Real Reason Why The Fed Isn’t Cutting Interest Rates
By Brandon Smith In an article published in September 2015 titled ‘The Real Reason Why The Fed Will Raise Interest Rates’ I outlined a kind... more »
Trudeau Declares "Climate Emergency" Then Approves a Major Pipeline
*OilPrice.com- Nick Cunningham **"Canada declared a national climate emergency on Monday. The next day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave the greenlight to a massive oil sands pipeline.* *The House of Commons, with strong support declared climate change a “real and urgent crisis.” A week before, Justin Trudeau proposed a ban on single-use plastics, which, if implemented, would be the latest in a growing number of bans on plastic that could put multibillion-dollar bets on plastics and petrochemicals by the oil industry at risk.* *But Trudeau has never really stood in the way of Cana... more »
Idaho petitioners file to put medical marijuana on 2020 ballot
Idaho advocates filed an initiative to place medical marijuana on the 2020 ballot, which would potentially create a statewide MMJ retail market. The Idaho Cannabis Coalition submitted initial signatures to start the process, and the Secretary of State now will review the initiative, according to Boise TV station KBOI. The organizers will attempt to collect 55,057 […] Idaho petitioners file to put medical marijuana on 2020 ballot is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Holding Debate In Miami Offers Establishment Democrats A Way To Resist Transforming The Party
Over two nights in Miami, the Democratic National Committee will host the first presidential debate of the 2020 primary on June 26 and 27. There are multiple swing states the Democratic nominee must win in 2020 to prevent a repeat of what happened with President Donald Trump in 2016. So, The post Holding Debate In Miami Offers Establishment Democrats A Way To Resist Transforming The Party appeared first on Shadowproof.
Poll: Americans Are Split On President Trump's Decision To Not Launch A Military Strike Against Iran
*Politico:* *Poll: Voters back Trump decision to nix Iran strike* Most voters agree with President Donald Trump's decision to call off airstrikes in Iran last week, according to a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll that also shows little public support for U.S. military action in the Persian Gulf. According to the poll, just over a third of voters, 36 percent, support military action in Iran after the Iranians shot down an unmanned U.S. drone aircraft — fewer than the 42 percent who oppose it. Roughly two-in-10 voters, 22 percent, said they have no opinion. *Read more* .... *Updat... more »
Brilliant Play – President Trump Invites U.S. Women’s Soccer Team to White House “Win or Lose”…
Megan Rapinoe is the co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team and a rabid hater of President Trump. Ms. Rapinoe refuses to sing the U.S. national anthem; kneels during ceremonies to make her hatred for America visible; and grabs … Continue reading →
President Trump Interview With Maria Bartiromo…
President Trump calls in to Maria Bartiromo for an extensive interview on multiple subjects. The president discusses his perspective on Mueller testifying; the state of the economy; the upcoming G20 talks with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping and the status of … Continue reading →
Would U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Lose A War To Iran?
*John Bird, National Interest:* *Would U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Lose a War to Iran?* *Do we even have enough carriers? * The recent oil tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman reinforce the need to reestablish a highly visible U.S. naval deterrent in the Middle East. For eight months last year, no aircraft carrier strike group plied the region, the longest such interruption this millennium. With the United States needing a more robust posture against Iran and confronting renewed challenges in Asia and Europe, several immediate measures and concerted longer-term efforts are critical... more »
US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director: Iran Is At An Inflection Point
Lieutenant General Robert Ashley Jr, director of the US Defense Intelligence Agency, warned the recent drone and oil tanker attacks were a bid to push back against sanctions *FOX News: **Iran likely at 'inflection point,' launching attacks to change 'status quo,' Defense Intelligence Agency director tells Fox News* EXCLUSIVE – Iran is likely at "an inflection point," and the recent attacks on tankers and the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone appear to be part of an effort to change "the status quo," the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) told Fox News exclusively... more »
Did The U.S. Cyber Attack against Iran Succeed?
US media reported Washington launched cyber attacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network after Tehran downed an American surveillance drone on June 20 *AFP:* *US cyber attack on Iran shrouded in digital 'fog of war'* A claim by US officials that a retaliatory cyber attack ordered by the White House crippled Iranian missile launching systems will remain almost impossible to substantiate, experts say. Citing unnamed sources, US media reported last week that the attack launched by the US Cyber Command disabled computers of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard unit res... more »
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Has Ordered 25 Military Bases To Be Moved Out Of Cities
Iranian soldiers march during the Army Day parade in Tehran on April 17, 2015. (File photo: AFP) *Radio Farda: **Khamenei Orders 25 Military Bases To Be Moved Out Of Cities In Iran* Iran’s ministry of roads and urban development has announced that Islamic Republic Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has ordered 25 military bases to be moved out of cities. The website of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has reported that the military bases will receive alternative venues and the current properties they occupy will be used for urban development. The website says Iran’s parliamen... more »
The Story of How One U.S. General Saved America from Defeat vs. North Korea
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: Reuters] Any guesses who? Siren wailing, the jeep propelling Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker headed north from Walker’s tactical command post in Seoul. Since taking command of all U.S. ground forces in Korea on July 13 he had been on the go without a break. It was now two days before Christmas 1950. “The sight of him standing in his jeep, wearing his shiny steel helmet with the three stars on the front and holding the special grab bar, chest puffed out” had become commonplace, wrote historian Clay Blair. With Walker in the jeep were hi... more »
The First Fighter Jet Fight Took Place During the Korean War (North Korea Lost)
*Dario Leone* *History, Asia* [image: By B. Butcher, USAF - National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 100604-F-1234S-126, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10563700] Here's the story. Although serving pre-war as the USAF’s first successful jet fighter interceptor, the F-80 actually made a name for itself in combat as a fighter-bomber in the Korean War. Indeed, during the first four months of the conflict, F-80Cs bore the brunt of the fighting against a numerically superior communist force by flying more than 15,000 sorties. A Shooting Star also sho... more »
Can't Afford That Shiny F-35? This Jet Fighter Might Be Able to Fight Your War
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* [image: © Milan Nykodym, Czech Republic [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]] Made in Sweden. *From Chinese media claiming that Taiwan’s F-16 fleet is “no match” for the J-11 to Russian media claiming that the S-400 will ”send the F-35 to its grave,” it has become a well-established tradition for defense outlets to speak up their nation’s weapons while deriding those of rival powers.* Defense commentary is, and always has been, notoriously difficult to disentangle from national politics. The urge to establish one’s m... more »
Did India Just Make China's New Stealth Fighters Obsolete?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/145141267@N03/31954117714/sizes/h/] A shocking claim: New Delhi says it can track stealth. *As radar-guided missiles from fighters and ground-based launchers threaten aircraft from dozens, or even hundreds of miles away, stealth capabilities are increasingly perceived as necessary for keeping fighter pilots alive on the modern battlefield.* In January 2011, the maiden flight of a large, dagger-like grey jet announced that China had developed its first stealth aircraft—the Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon.” Si... more »
Could U.S. Mini-Warships Take on Iran or North Korea in a War?
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)] They will be well armed, that much is clear. *“The U.S. Navy has long identified threats in the littorals and the need to fight within these close waters, but it still struggles with creating a capable fighting force that provides speed, lethality and a deterrent,” Smith wrote.* The U.S. Navy should acquire small, heavily-armed missile corvettes and deploy them like modern versions of World War II torpedo boats. And the service also should buy carrier ships to... more »
Man Jailed 25 Years for Weed as Child Rapist Who Gave 11yo an STD, Gets Off with NO JAIL
[image: man]A man who admitted to raping an 11-year-old girl was let off with NO JAIL time while another man received 25 years for selling a plant.
US Arms Dealers Getting Rich On Yemen's Misery
As the Saudi genocide of Yemen continues, everything's coming up roses for the US arms dealers who are supplying the Saudi killing machine. Billions in arms sales are made yearly and foreign agents lobbying for the Saudis and the United Arab Emirates are making millions. Meanwhile, millions of Yemeni civilians face starvation, disease, and death in the four year Saudi war of aggression on them. Today's Liberty Report:
The Donald’s Latest Iranian Caper – Sh*t-Faced Stupidity
[image: undefined] This is just wanton sh*t-faced stupidity. We are referring to the Trump Administration’s escalation of sanctions on Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei and its foreign minister, and then the Donald’s tweet-storm of bluster, threats and implicit redlines when they didn’t take too kindly to this latest act of aggression by Washington. That last point can’t be emphasized enough. Iran is zero threat to the American homeland and has never engaged in any hostile action on U.S soil or even threatened the same. To the contrary, Washington’s massive naval and military arsenal in th... more »
NY Times Admits it Sends Stories to US Government for Approval Before Publication
[image: undefined] The New York Times has publicly acknowledged that it sends some of its stories to the US government for approval from “national security officials” before publication. This confirms what veteran New York Times correspondents like James Risen have said: The American newspaper of record regularly collaborates with the US government, suppressing reporting that top officials don’t want made public. On June 15, the Times reported that the US government is escalating its cyber attacks on Russia’s power grid. According to the article, “the Trump administration is using... more »
Experts say that “this” is the best time to take probiotics for your best gut health
Have you ever wondered if there is a perfect time to take probiotics to reap optimal benefits for gut health? It turns out, to get the highest benefit from your probiotic, whether it is for your gut health or your mood, it is essential to take them at the right time. According to Sarah Greenfield, […] The post Experts say that “this” is the best time to take probiotics for your best gut health appeared first on Health Nut News.
Google buries Mercola in their latest search engine update, Part 1 of 2
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Over the years, the government and business monopolies, including the likes of Big Tech, have formed a global alliance hell-bent on protecting and concentrating member profits. The price for keeping business going as usual is personal liberty and freedom of speech that may impact these fascist government-industrial complexes. The […] The post Google buries Mercola in their latest search engine update, Part 1 of 2 appeared first on Health Nut News.
CBO: Entitlement Spending Plus Interest Shortly to Consume all Federal Revenues
[image: cbo-entitlement-spending-plus-interest-shortly-to-consume-all-federal-revenues] The “2019 Long-Term Budget Outlook” for the U.S. government, issued by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Tuesday, contained no good news.
Nearly Two-thirds of College Graduates Have Regrets About Their Degree
[image: nearly-two-thirds-of-college-graduates-have-regrets-about-their-degree] Over 66 percent of graduates express buyer's remorse after graduation, but the numbers vary when broken down by generation and field of study.
Report: Smollett Googled Himself After Hoax, Video Shows Actor Wearing Noose at Home
[image: report-smollett-googled-himself-after-hoax-video-shows-actor-wearing-noose-at-home] The hits just keep on comin’ for Jussie Smollett, the black homosexual actor who faked a hate crime to get a raise for his work on Fox’s canceled show, *Empire*.
Scientific vs. Social Authenticity
This post was triggered by an essay in Scientific American Authenticity under Fire by Scott Barry Kaufman. He raises modern issues and expresses a social and psychological sense of authenticity that left me unsatisfied. So following that, I turn to a scientific standard much richer in meaning and closer to my understanding. Social Authenticity Researchers […]
Immigrant Remittances are Private Foreign Aid
One objection of some critics of immigration is that immigrants, both legal and illegal, send substantial amounts of money back to relatives and friends in their country of origin. These monies sent are called “remittances.” Their main objection is that the money is lost to the U.S. economy where it could have been used to […] The post Immigrant Remittances are Private Foreign Aid appeared first on Econlib.
US Marine Corps Expeditionary Force arrives off Iranian coast
The Boxer leads the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which also includes the amphibious transport dock USS John P. Murtha and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry, US Central Command noted in a Monday statement. The ships are replacing like vessels led by the USS Kearsarge, which had been in the theater since April but has now […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian forces kill suspected ISIS terror plotter: video
A counter-terrorism operation in the Russian city of Saratov ended with one suspected militant being killed, as shown in footage released on Wednesday. According to the Federal Security Service (FSB) Public Relations Centre the armed suspect was ‘neutralized’ after resisting arrest. The reported member of the so-called Islamic State (IS; formerly ISIS/ISIL) was allegedly planning […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
No change in Syrian military’s leadership for Hama-Idlib offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – All reports claiming the Russian military is displeased with the Tiger Forces’ commander, Major General Suheil Al-Hassan, are false, a source from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in northwestern Hama told Al-Masdar this afternoon. According to the source, the opposition is spreading false rumors about the Russian military and General […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reinforcements dispatched to Palmyra after string of ISIS attacks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has dispatched several units to the Palmyra front in eastern Homs following a string of Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) attacked between this ancient city and Al-Sukhnah. The arrival of these reinforcements comes as the Islamic State sleeper cells in the Badiya Al-Sham region increase their attacks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/26/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Partially open thread (more to come).
US Israel Free Trade Agreement damage assessment
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
26-Jun-2019 Why has the Israel Free Trade Area Agreement (ILFTA) been so bad for America? Will Israel and its lobby advance even worse US-Israel initiatives?
Democrats to meet with US trade representative over USMCA
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
26-Jun-2019 House Democrats reiterated their demand on Tuesday afternoon that substantive changes to the deal must be made to the underlying agreement. It's an idea administration officials have rejected.
New NAFTA limits labeling for food and workplace chemicals
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
26-Jun-2019 A major focus throughout the agreement is an obvious effort to limit information provided to consumers and workers about food ingredients and nutrition, as well as the chemicals used in agriculture, consumer products and workplaces.
Mexico becomes first country to ratify new North American trade deal
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
26-Jun-2019 Mexico became the first country to ratify the new North American free-trade agreement, as its Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve the deal updating the rules for one of the world's largest trade blocs.
The History of Cellular Network Security Doesn’t Bode Well for 5G
By EFF Threat Lab There’s been quite a bit of media hype about the improvements 5G is set to supposedly bring to users, many of... more »
When Future Historians Review This Week, Will They See a Turning Point, Or A Descent on the Road to Hell?
PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20190626 leaflet.pdf It is now official that there will be a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at the June 28–29 G20 Summit. President Xi Jinping will also conduct a crucial meeting with President Trump there. These may turn out to be two of the most crucial meetings ever held among heads of state. On Monday, Reuters reported that a senior Russian official, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, had raised a nightmare scenario—of the possible deployment of U.S. missiles near Russian borders turning into a repeat of the Cuban Missil... more »
Beth Chapman, Co-Star of ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ Show, Dies
A family spokesperson said Beth Chapman died at Queen's Medical Center after an almost 2-year battle with cancer.
Soros-Backed Group Demands Financial Blacklisting Of Conservatives
By Mac Slavo As if censorship isn’t enough, leftists have decided to ramp up their demands that those who have a different political view be... more »
Cheat Sheet for Tonight and Tomorrow’s Democrat Presidential Debates
Debate terrain, the role of the press, candidate form in previous debates, and the role of the press
TRUMP IS SO FULL OF GRIEVANCES THAT HE HAS TO TWEET THEM IN NESTED FORM
If you were wondering whether the president of the United States has grown on the job, let me point out that he has now learned how to post multiple connected tweets in thread form -- hey, it's not negotiating a Middle East peace plan, but it's something. This morning, at a time when most normal presidents would actually be working, he delivered this multi-tweet rant, correctly threaded: Women’s soccer player, @mPinoe, just stated that she is “not going to the F...ing White House if we win.” Other than the NBA, which now refuses to call owners, owners (please explain that I just got... more »
World News Briefs -- June 26, 2019
US President Donald Trump (centre) is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan on Saturday. Photo: AFP *SCMP:* *US-China trade war deal ‘90 per cent complete’, US Treasury chief says* * Steven Mnuchin says this week’s meeting of the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies will be ‘very important’ * Chinese president calls a meeting of the Communist Party’s inner circle in preparation for talks with Donald Trump A trade deal between China and the United States is “90 per cent completed”, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchi... more »
America’s Biggest Economic Problem Isn’t China
Robert Reich - 10 hours ago
Xi Jinping might possibly agree this weekend when he meets Donald Trump on further steps to bring... more »
Pipeline Woes - First Nations chiefs say Feds wouldn't even sit at table for "consultations"
*Trans Mountain Terminal Map of Burnaby, BC* Something significant happened in Canada the other day that was barely noticed in the news. An Alberta First Nations won a big federal court decision over a land claim. IMO, this shows how the Federal Court and potentially the Supreme Court of Canada, as it is presently constituted, feels about First Nations land rights in Canada. Please read the following snippet from the CBC and I will have more comments to follow: Blood Tribe wins massive land claim battle in Federal Court Southern Alberta's Blood Tribe, the country's largest res... more »
The Dollar’s TOAST! A Preview Of The Next 10 Years
We Bring You This Critical Alert, Contributed By WealthResearchGroup.com and Their Founder, Lior Gantz, Who Our Staff Looks At For Accurate Economic Forecasting. From 2009 to this... more »
Economic Sirens Are Going Off! Can You Hear Them?
We Bring You This Critical Alert, Contributed By WealthResearchGroup.com and Their Founder, Lior Gantz, Who Our Staff Looks At For Accurate Economic Forecasting. We’ve got a number... more »
Google Has Become Orwell’s “Ministry Of Truth”
By Patrick Wood Forget ‘fake news’. Google IS fake news. It is re-writing history, the present and the future. It is using its enormous control... more »
Update -- Osteoarthritis and Changing My Running Gait to Toe-First Landing
Almost a year ago, I wrote that I had had to give up running due to my osteoarthritis but that I was looking for ways to at least still run a bit. I really enjoy running, especially when I travel as a way to explore new places. I am not a fan of bike riding, […]
TOM JACKSON JR.
*TOM JACKSON JR.* has been named president of Humboldt State University. He previously served as president of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Jackson earned an associate’s degree from Highline Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Southwest State University, a master’s from Shippensburg University and an Ed.D. from the University of La Verne.
BARBARA KRAUTHAMER
*BARBARA KRAUTHAMER* has been appointed senior vice provost for Interdisciplinary Programs and Innovation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She is also dean of the UMass Amherst Graduate School. Krauthamer received a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College, a master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. from Princeton University.
ANA LILLIA BARRAZA
*ANA LILLIA BARRAZA* has been appointed associate vice president of marketing and communications at Whittier College. She previously served as director of communications at the college. Barraza earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Dr. Diana Natalicio: A Champion for Access and Excellence in Public Higher Education
As a first-generation student at Saint Louis University, Dr. Diana Natalicio, the long-serving president of the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), initially set out to teach in the St. Louis public schools that served students like her.
Declassified: The Sino-Russian Masterplan To End U.S. Dominance In Middle East
Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin’s early June 2019 summit in Moscow with People’s Republic of China (PRC) Pres. Xi Jinping seems likely to have a disproportionate influence on the next phases of the crises unfolding in the greater Middle East, and therefore on the future of the region. By Yossef Bodansky via Defense & Foreign Affairs … Continue reading Declassified: The Sino-Russian Masterplan To End U.S. Dominance In Middle East →
Trump’s Pick to Lead Military is Staunch anti-Chinese WarHawk
US President Donald Trump continues to surround his administration with people who – when it comes to the issue of China – will be nothing but “yes men” who agree entirely with his administration’s policies towards Beijing. For someone who platformed his election campaign on ending unnecessary wars and focusing more on making his country … Continue reading Trump’s Pick to Lead Military is Staunch anti-Chinese WarHawk →
Chris Williamson is back in the fold
So the Labour Party has readmitted Chris Williamson. He’s had a tap on the wrist and a strong warning not to 'do it' again. It will be interesting to see how the BBC pitches this. So far I’ve only seen the announcement by Carrie Gracie, who also read out some Tweets by Ian Austin and Margaret Hodge. I wonder whether the BBC will concentrate on the *reaction *to his reinstatement, implying that the complainants are exaggerating or imagining it, while at the same time subtlely hinting that it’s *their (the Jews) *fault because of 'what Israel is doing' etc., etc. That’s known as gas... more »
If you live on the Halifax peninsula or in Dartmouth inside the Circ, you’re probably drinking water out of lead pipes
News 1. Windsor Exchange Examiner transportation columnist Erica Butler takes a look at the promised upgrades to the Windsor Exchange: Transport Canada’s press release makes no mention of transit or active transportation, but seems to keep the focus on moving vehicle traffic and freight: “This work includes realigning the Bedford Highway, upgrading Lady Hammond Road […]
Are feeling-based popular articles about symmetries helpful?
K.C. Cole is one of the better science writers – who is surely choosing better sources for her texts than almost all other writers about physics – and she just published a new text in the Quanta Magazine: The Simple Idea Behind Einstein’s Greatest Discoveries The title is friendly towards symmetries, as you can see, and many parts of her text try to suggest details about the importance of symmetry in the 20th and 21st century physics. The subtitle is unfriendly, however: Lurking behind Einstein’s theory of gravity and our modern understanding of particle physics is the deceptively s... more »
If Science Reduces The Biennial Effect In Coffee, Developing Nations Win
More than 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide, which means coffee beans used in all those lattes, espressos and mochas create a livelihood for millions of people worldwide. Yet coffee plant production remains decidedly low-tech, and gimmick labels like "organic" and "fair trade" keep developing nations growing coffee stuck in the past. That has resulted in a "biennial effect" in yields, where years with high yields are often followed by years with low yields. The biennial effect makes it challenging for coffee breeders to compare yields from different varieties of coff... more »
Bystander Effect Debunked - In 91% Of Real World Cases Someone Helps
Bystander apathy is a social psychological construct where it is believed that someone who sees a victim is less likely to offer help when other people are present. They say it is proportional to the number of bystanders, the more people around not helping the less likely anyone will help. It became a popular idea in pop culture, and therefore made its way into social psychology, after the 1964 case of Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old woman who was raped and murdered in Queens, New York. read more
Google Just Scrubbed Natural Health Websites From Its Search Results; Whistleblower Explains How and Why
By Sayer Ji, GreenMedInfo Earlier this month, in one devastating algorithmic stroke, Google removed many of the top natural health and health freedom websites from...more »
A Roadmap for Children as Victims, not Terrorists
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (IPS) - The feeling in the air at a recent meeting of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was one of compassion and benevolence. The focus was on children as Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs), a subject that everyone at the panel discussion argued is delicate and politically sensitive. Read the full story, “A Roadmap for Children as Victims, not Terrorists”, on globalissues.org →
Fighting Food Insecurity in Africa - Lessons from the United States
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ILLINOIS, United States, Jun 26 (IPS) - The U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Mark Green recently concluded a one-week visit to USAID-funded programs at several African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya and Mozambique. His goal was to promote sustainable paths to self-reliance, including in the context of food security programs. Read the full story, “Fighting Food Insecurity in Africa - Lessons from the United States”, on globalissues.org →
How Effective is a Non-Binding Treaty Aimed at Ending Harassment at Work Places?
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (IPS) - Against the back drop of widespread charges of sexual abuse and harassment at workplaces-- including the United Nations-- the International Labour Conference (ILC) last week adopted a "Convention" and a set of "Recommendations" to protect workers and employees worldwide. Read the full story, “How Effective is a Non-Binding Treaty Aimed at Ending Harassment at Work Places?”, on globalissues.org →
Looking to the Land in the Climate Change Race
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 26 (IPS) - The international community still has a long way to go to chart a new, sustainable course for humanity. But the upcoming climate change meetings provide a renewed opportunity to tackle climate change head on. Read the full story, “Looking to the Land in the Climate Change Race”, on globalissues.org →
A Good Insight Into The Basic Assumptions On The Left -- Every Issue Is An Opportunity to Raise Taxes and Give Politicians A Bigger Trough to Feed At
When I saw the headline of this post by Kevin Drum -- Our Personal Data Is Worth a Lot. Facebook Should Pay For It -- I was just going to use it as the starting point for a quick post saying that if we should be paid by Facebook for our personal data, the government […]
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 26, 2019
*CNBC:* *Russia threatens military response to any NATO action over nuclear-ready missile* * NATO has said Russia’s SSC-8 missile violates terms of a 1987 missile treaty. * The alliance has said it will act to mitigate the Russian threat. * Russia has in turn said it would take “countervailing military measures.” Moscow has said it will take “countervailing military measures” should NATO fulfil any threat related to Russia’s nuclear-ready cruise missile system. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that Russia must dismantle the short-range system, or the alliance wi... more »
Review The Occupation of Iraq, Winning The War, Losing The Peace
*Review Allawi, Ali, **The Occupation of Iraq, Winning The War, Losing The Peace**, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2007* Initially, the dominant narrative about the 2003 invasion of Iraq came from the Americans and the British. As time passed, Iraqis were able to add their voice to what happened to their country. One of the most prominent was Ali Allawi. He had an interesting background as he was involved in exile opposition politics in the 1990s. Then, after the overthrow of Saddam, he served in the 2004 interim government and then the 2005 Jaafari administration. Th... more »
Israel advocate Chuck Schumer to support anti-boycott (BDS) legislation
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will endorse a bipartisan resolution that would impede Americans' First Amendment right to boycott. Schumer calls himself a "guardian for Israel." The bill has 60 co-sponsors. A companion bill in the House of Representatives has 300 co-sponsors. The post Israel advocate Chuck Schumer to support anti-boycott (BDS) legislation appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Wayfair Execs deserve a bonus — Finally common sense and good business practices prevail
Wayfair execs deserve huge bonus for response to employees’ threats to walk out over border beds and AOC’s hype BizPac Review Tom Tillison June 26, 2019 Company executives at the online retail giant Wayfair deserve a bonus for their stellar response to a group of employees who opted to bring their liberal political beliefs to work. For the left, who claim to care about migrant children on the southern border, the way to show that care is to ensure that the kids are forced to sleep on the floor, as seen when a group of Wayfair employees realized BCFS, a … Continue reading →
We're getting conned on The One True Channel!
*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019By Jeremy Bash and others:* We've sometimes told you that we liberals get "propagandized" when we watch MSNBC. Last night, we watched a discussion of next month's scheduled congressional appearance by Robert Mueller. Speaking with Brian Williams, the perpetually glowering Jeremy Bash made the remarkable highlighted statements: WILLIAMS (6/25/19): Jeremy Bash, a double question for you. How do the Democrats try to make [Mueller] their witness? And why have staff meet with staff—Mueller's staff, Hill staff—in off-camera executive session? BASH: [...] I thin... more »
Google Chrome is Tracking Your Every Move and Storing It, This is How to Stop It
*Matt Agorist* - Google has a disturbingly sneaky way of tracking your every movement. Here's how to reclaim your privacy.
Dogs Can Sniff Out Cancer With 97 Percent Accuracy, Study Shows
*Elias Marat* - A new study shows that canines can detect cancer cells via scent with stunning accuracy.
Brazil Ranks Second in Anti-Corruption Index Among Eight Latin American Countries
By Iolanda Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil ranks second in an index measuring the anti-corruption performance of Latin American countries. Eight countries were analyzed on 14 variables by the Americas Society/Council of the Americas and the Control Risks consultancy. This is the index’s first edition, with a score from 0 to 10. The […] The post Brazil Ranks Second in Anti-Corruption Index Among Eight Latin American Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian MC Brings Excitement To Italian Festival With Audience of 10,000
By Iolanda Fonseca RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MC Bin Laden expands his territories, even if his presence in Brazil has diminished. The singer thrilled 10,000 people at a festival in Rome, Italy, with his hit “Bololo haha.” The show was held at the Rock in Rome festival, which features artists such as Kraftwerk, Thirty […] The post Brazilian MC Brings Excitement To Italian Festival With Audience of 10,000 appeared first on The Rio Times.
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 26
1925 Abdul Sadoun became PM of Iraq for 2nd time 1940 PM Gaylani asked Italy to become involved in Syria to block Turkey occupying it Came after Syria joined Vichy France (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) 1948 Muzahim al-Pachachi became premier 1988 Iraq recaptured Majnoon Islands from Iran (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Coo... more »
ground, ground-level--
ground, ground-level in equipoise-- simple, calm, quiet, receptive, plain, straightforward, firm, basic, tempering, patient. Rakoczy Castle, Transylvania
Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Plans to Build a Dystopian Nightmare City
Of course, a dystopian nightmare City is not how this is being sold by the tech giant – the pitch is more in line with a Utopian paradise, but carry on reading and you decide which description is more accurate. Alphabet Smart City is a project by Sidewalk Labs, wants to transform the waterfront of the Canadian … The post Google’s Parent Company Alphabet Plans to Build a Dystopian Nightmare City appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
The Afghan War Has Claimed Two More U.S. Military Members' Lives
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] A terrible toll. Two U.S. troops were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, defense officials have announced. Operation Resolute Support issued a terse news release announcing the latest casualties that did not include any information about the circumstances of their deaths. No further information was immediately available. Both service members' names have not been released pending next of kin notification. Seven other service members have been killed in Afghanistan this year: Marine Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, Marine Sgt.... more »
Trump Heading to the G-20: History in the Making?
*Christian Whiton* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump has a strong economy and solid political position to bolster his power. He could walk away from the summit with successful trade negotiations and improved relationships. President Donald Trump heads to the G20 summit in Osaka in an enviable position, although amid much controversy over trade and Iran. The reality of his strength and America’s is a world apart from the first G20 summit eleven years ago in Washington, which occurred against the backdrop of the financial crisis and the widely held assumption that China a... more »
The Guts of an Apple Iphone Show Exactly What Trump Gets Wrong About Trade
*Jason Dedrick, Greg Linden, Kenneth L. Kraemer* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] It's about the supply chains, stupid. Crack open an iPhone and you’ll begin to see why President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with China doesn’t make sense. On paper, imports of the popular smartphone and other goods from China look like a big loss to the U.S. The president certainly thinks so and has often cited the massive U.S.-China bilateral trade deficit – US$420 billion in 2018 – as a reason to fight his trade war. When an iPhone X arrives in the U.S., it adds about $370 – its factory co... more »
A New Report Suggests America Is Headed for Financial Ruin.
*Justin Bogie* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Going the way of Zimbabwe? A new government report has given us a glimpse into our nation’s fiscal future, and the outlook is grim. Absent major reforms, America’s debt will only continue to balloon. The Congressional Budget Office released its updated long-term budget reporton Tuesday, which projects the nation’s fiscal situation for the next 30 years. Despite the strong economy, the nation remains in a precarious and unsustainable budget position, just as it was last year. Debt held by the public is set to rise to nearly on... more »
Reports Show US Police Having Trouble Hiring More Cops — A Sign We Need a Major Change
[image: police]The majority of police departments across the country are experiencing a decline in people applying to be cops. This is an opportunity for peaceful change.
Excessive Smartphone Use: Horns(?), Wrinkly Skin, Text Neck, Blindness, Insomnia, Anxiety and More
By B.N. Frank When one Silicon Valley parent was quoted as saying, “The Devil lives in our phones,” she probably never dreamed that less than... more »
Movement Politics Meets The Machine-- In Queens... And The Machine Loses Again
Shaniyat Chowdhury is a first-generation American, a young marine corps veteran, for state legislative aide, international rugby star and Queens bartender… and candidate for Congress against one of the most corrupt machine politicians left in New York City— conservative New Dem Gregory Meeks. Last night, Meeks and his predecessor as County boss, Joe Crowley, saw their candidate for Queens District Attorney, former borough president Melinda Katz, defeated by the most unlikely of candidates, 31 year old public defender Tiffany Cabán. With 99% of precincts counted, Cabán led with 3... more »
Trump warns Iran of “obliteration” should “any attack on anything American” occur (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 217. The post Trump warns Iran of “obliteration” should “any attack on anything American” occur (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Reparations for Slavery
[image: reparations-for-slavery] Several Democratic presidential hopefuls are calling for Americans to make reparations for slavery. Does this make any sense?
Israeli Air Force Carries Out Illegal Airstrikes in Syria Using US, British F-35s
*21WIRE + AMN* | F-35 from Israel, US, and UK air forces carried out joint sorties over both Iraq and Syria.
Problems Arise with Washington’s Latest ‘Color Revolution’ in Hong Kong
*Tony Cartalucci* | It looks like yet another US-backed 'color revolution' masquerading as 'popular opposition.'
Derrick Broze Educates Houston City Council on 5G and They Actually Listen!
By The Conscious Resistance On Tuesday June 25, 2019, journalist Derrick Broze returned to Houston City Council to speak about growing concerns surrounding the roll... more »
'I begged them not to go': Photo of father and child drowned in Rio Grande highlights migrant crisis
Just In - 12 hours ago
A photo of a father and daughter who drowned in an attempt to cross to the US from Mexico sparks international outrage and highlights the US migrant crisis. *Warning: This story contains an image some readers may find distressing.*
Morrison will meet with Trump while at G20 to discuss US-China trade war
In his first Summit meeting since being re-elected, Scott Morrison secures a "working dinner" with Donald Trump and his most trusted advisers in Osaka, Japan, on the eve of this year's G20 talks.
'We're going to die!': The moment Alexander Downer's plane had to dodge a missile over Iraq
A military plane carrying then-foreign minister Alexander Downer was forced to take drastic evasive action in 2003 after the aircraft's system detected a suspected incoming missile on approach to Baghdad, but he says he never learnt whether the plane was fired upon.
Boy found safe after being taken from Perth school
Just In - 12 hours ago
A 36-year-old man is taken into custody after a seven-year-old boy was taken from his Perth school.
Trump Acts Crazy; Democrats Respond by Saying "Hold My Beer"
Six months into the Trump Administration, I was committed to voting for whomever the Democrats fielded in the next election -- I was even going to eschew my usual quixotic Libertarian vote. Since then my views on Trump are mixed at best. I still think his demeanor is appalling. His trade policy is even worse […]
How A License Legislates Choice
Op-Ed by Rosanne Lindsay, ND Does a government-issued license protect your right to travel, practice medicine, or choose for yourself? The Institute for Justice estimates... more »
A little bit of this and that
Too many issues and events are percolating in my head. Rather than do a deep dive on any of them, here is a little bit of this and that. Not unexpectedly, Trump sycophants in Congress are rationalizing their support of … Continue reading →
House Emergency Border HR3401 Passes
Dem-led House passes $4.5B bill to aid migrants at border, setting up showdown with GOP-led Senate Fox News Vandana Rambaran June 25, 2019 The House approved a $4.5 billion supplemental spending bill on Tuesday night to address humanitarian issues at the U.S.-Mexico border and to provide additional funding for food, water, medical services and stronger protections for unaccompanied children, among other things — setting up a showdown between the Democrat-led House and the Republican-led Senate. The House bill, which passed 230-195, included specifics that would prevent the Trump adm... more »
Regime Uncertainty and Trump's Trade Machinations
Conservatives rightly criticised the Obama Administration for rewriting rules so frequently and seemingly arbitrarily that businesses were reluctant to make long term investments. As the WSJ editorialized in 2016: Pfizer CEO Ian Read defends the company’s planned merger in an op-ed nearby, and his larger point about capricious political power helps explain the economic malaise […]
Wayfair Workers Protest Contract with Detention Center
Workers are protesting the company's decision to sell $200,000 worth of furniture to a government contractor that runs a detention center for migrant children in Texas.
NASA to Open Moon Rock Samples Sealed Since Apollo Missions
What better way to mark the 50th anniversary of humanity’s first footsteps on the moon than by sharing a bit of the lunar loot?
US Military Says 2 Service Members Killed in Afghanistan
The identities of the soldiers will not be released until their families have been notified.
Eric Trump Says He Was Spit on at Chicago Bar
It's not the first public confrontation involving people associated with President Trump and his administration.
Pope Expresses Sadness Over Image of Drowned Father, Child
Photographs show the bodies of a father and his 23-month-old daughter face down along the banks of the Rio Grande near Matamoros, Mexico.
Robert Mueller to Testify Publicly Before 2 House Committees
Former special counsel Robert Mueller has agreed to testify publicly before Congress on July 17 after Democrats issued subpoenas to compel him to appear, the chairmen of two House committees announced.
The Pain Of This New Economic Downturn Is Starting To Show Up All Over The Country
By Michael Snyder It is going to take a miracle for the U.S. economy to pull out of this tailspin, because the economic numbers are... more »
DESEGREGATING THE GOTHAM ONE: The problem begins with de Blasio's plan!
*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019The New York Times takes it from there:* How much is wrong with the New York Times' ongoing attempt to "desegregate" The Gotham One? Numbers don't go that high! That said, the problem starts with Mayor de Blasio's astoundingly ham-handed proposal concerning admission procedures at Gotham's eight "specialized high schools." For that reason, we start today with a note about Moses, the great lawgiver. According to the leading authority on the subject, Moses—who may or may not have existed!—descended from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments, though today th... more »
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