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Theresa May Will Be Gone In Days. Why Not Meet With Boris Johnson?
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By Ted R. Bromund, Ph.D ~ President Donald Trump began his state visit to the United Kingdom on Monday with a day of ceremony, including a private lunch and a banquet dinner with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, tea with Prince Charles, and a visit to Westminster Abbey, the resting place of British war … Continue reading Theresa May Will Be Gone In Days. Why Not Meet With Boris Johnson?
Two Disastrous Trips For America: One To China-- Canceled-- And OneTo The U.K.-- Should Have Been Canceled
Mitch McConnell's wife/beard, Elaine Chao, a longtime spy for China and a member of the Trumpanzee Cabinet, had her trip to China abruptly canceled after myriad ethics questions were referred to officials of the State Department and Transportation Department. "Chao," reported the *NY Times* "had made a series of unorthodox requests related to her first scheduled visit to China as a Trump cabinet member, according to people with knowledge of the email. Among them: asking federal officials to help coordinate travel arrangements for at least one family member and include relatives in... more »
2 midgame chess problems
from https://www.shredderchess.com/daily-chess-puzzle.html ..................................................................... *1....? from *https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/54468 ..................................................................................... in one case 1. Re6; in the other, follow-up moves required too.
Breaking News: Ex-Michigan Governor’s Phone Seized as Flint Water Crisis Investigation Heats Up
The Flint Water Crisis made national headlines because of the dangerous levels of lead found in corroded, aging pipes within the beleaguered Michigan city, the former auto industry headquarters where the poverty rate is currently over 41%. Now, Flint water prosecutors have taken a bold new step in their new investigation into the crisis, as it has been announced that former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and 65 other current or former officials have had their phones and electronic data seized, according to a report from The Associated Press. Michigan Governor, Others May Be in H... more »
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Somos Moçambique (Pinheiros) – A night of live music to help the victims of the cyclones that hit Mozambique in April this year. Mozambiquean singer Lenna Bahule will go […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Aniversário do Thiago @ Beco do Rato (Lapa) – Come celebrate the birthday of one of Beco do Rato’s favorite musicians, Thiago! With plenty of musical guests. You can […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
OSU’s College of Education is Making Diverse Faculty Hiring a Top Priority
The Ohio State University’s College of Education and Human Ecology has recruited some of the nation’s top Black scholars in the fields of education to join its faculty in the Fall. The assembling of this “dream team” which includes scholars such as Drs. Donna Y. Ford, Lori Patton Davis and Edward Fletcher is part of an aggressive plan by the school’s relatively new dean to diversify the school’s faculty.
This Is What The U.S. Army's First Ever Operational Hypersonic Missile Unit Will Look Like
US Common Hypersonic Glide Body (C-HGB) pic.twitter.com/ByvUCJFB1J — Caesar (@Ninja998998) May 31, 2019 *Warzone/The Drive*: *Here's What The Army's First Ever Operational Hypersonic Missile Unit Will Look Like* *The service plans to use the unit mostly for testing and evaluation, but it will be ready for combat within the next four years, if necessary.* The U.S. Army has laid out its plans for establishing its first ever unit armed with hypersonic boost-glide vehicles, as well as the transporter erector launchers, or TELs, that will carry the weapons. The service describes this ... more »
Bilderberg 2019 just finished
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and current Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the 2019 Bilderberg conference. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his predecessor, Henry Kissinger, have arrived in Switzerland for the 67th annual mysterious Bilderberg conference. The pair were captured arriving at and leaving the luxurious Fairmont le Montreux Palace hotel on Saturday, with Kissinger, 96, needing assistance to get into his vehicle. The were joined by the likes of French Minister Bruno Le Maire and the former chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt. https://www.rt.com/news/4... more »
Judge Rejects Congress’ Challenge of Border Wall Funding
A federal judge has denied a House request to prevent President Donald Trump from tapping Defense Department money for his proposed border wall with Mexico, saying Congress lacked authority to sue.
Perk Up: California Says Coffee Cancer Risk Insignificant
The rule, proposed a year ago by regulators, means coffee won't have to carry ominous warnings that the beverage may be bad for you.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 2nd June 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals
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By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on … Continue reading Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 2nd June 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals
Parents Seeking Non-medical Help for Autism Online Being Reported to CPS to Have Children Medically Kidnapped
Reporter Brandy Zadrozny has written an article for NBC News revealing how certain Facebook groups consisting of parents seeking natural cures for their children who suffer with autism have been infiltrated by fake Facebook accounts of people who want to turn in these parents to Child Protective Services (CPS) for the purpose of having their children taken away from them. While this may appear to be something illegal (and it probably is), Zadrozny seems to present these people who are using fake Facebook accounts as heroes. Her article has been picked up by many other corporate-spo... more »
Monday Evening Links
Miscellaneous material for your Monday reading. - John Paul Tasker reports on the final report of the Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. And Kenyon Wallace highlights the need for meaningful federal action in response - though if the Libs are deviating at all from their usual all-talk-no-action stance, it's by trying to avoid even the plain wording of the report. - Emma McIntosh and Mike De Souza report on the reality that the reclamation of the environmental destruction wrought by Alberta's oil sector could take thousands of years. But Nafeez Ahmed war... more »
Man sentenced to life in jail for murdering woman with owl statue
Travis Kirchner, who used a concrete owl to kill Murray Bridge woman Sally Rothe before fleeing to suburban Melbourne, is sentenced to life in prison by a South Australian judge.
Retail sales tumble as households continue to feel the pinch
Far worse than expected retail sales figures will put the Reserve Bank under even more pressure to cut rates.
Who will be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2019?
The Australian Football Hall of Fame will be delivering another induction class tonight with Brownlow medallist and three-time premiership player Simon Black tipped to join the prestigious list.
Coca-Cola sells cannery icon SPC for $40m, no job losses expected
Victoria's iconic Shepparton Preserving Company is changing hands again, as owner Coca-Cola Amatil announces it has sold the business for $40 million.
ANU hit by massive data breach
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The Australia National University is hit by a massive data hack, with unauthorised access to significant amounts of personal information relating to staff, students and visitors dating back 19 years.
Ancient fingerprints suggest we're often wrong about 'women's work'
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Not just women's work … new forensic analysis of fingerprints on ancient pottery from New Mexico shows that both men and women were potters.
Japanese woman launches campaign against mandatory high heels at work
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A Japanese woman launches a campaign urging the Government to prevent companies from forcing women to wear high-heeled shoes to work, with her #KuToo petition gaining nearly 20,000 signatures.
Body of pilot found after police spend days searching croc-infested river from cage
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The body of a missing gyrocopter pilot is found by police divers who searched a crocodile-infested river from an underwater cage.
Melbourne gardener launches first Australian Roundup lawsuit
Legal action has been launched against agribusiness giant Monsanto by a Melbourne gardener who claims his cancer was caused by the herbicide Roundup.
Russia's Military Dream: Shooting Down Lots of New F-15EX Fighters
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: Boeing] No stealth, no problem? *But non-stealthy F-15s are "unable to survive against the threats of biggest concern in our national-defense strategy." David Deptula, a retired Air Force general and former F-15 pilot who is now the dean of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Virginia, wrote in a Feb. 11, 2019 op-ed for Forbes.* The debate continues over the Pentagon’s proposal to buy new F-15EX Eagle fighters from Boeing to complement Lockheed Martin-made F-35 stealth fighters. As lawmakers weigh the military’s request, *Air... more »
The One Word That Could End North Korea
*Thomas Adam* *Security, Asia* [image: Vietnam seemed like the perfect place for Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to meet in late February for their latest summit on denuclearization. At Hanoi’s posh Metropole Hotel, Trump hoped to convince Kim to abandon nuclear weapons in e] Prosperity. Vietnam seemed like the perfect place for Donald Trump and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un to meet in late February for their latest summit on denuclearization. At Hanoi’s posh Metropole Hotel, Trump hoped to convince Kim to abandon nuclear weapons in exchange for lifting U.S... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 153 – 2019
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Amazon, Facebook, Google And Apple To Be Probed By Congress
Left to right, Amazon's chief Jeff Bezos, Larry Page of Alphabet, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, then-Vice President elect Mike Pence, then-President-elect Donald Trump, Peter Thiel, co-founder and former CEO of PayPal, Tim Cook of Apple and Safra Catz of Oracle attend a meeting at Trump Tower December 14, 2016 in New York. (AFP/Timothy A. Clary) *NBC:* *Big tech faces antitrust crackdown from House Judiciary* While no companies are named, any investigation will inevitably touch on Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple. Congress will be taking a close look at the power of big tech. Th... more »
Something caught their attention in the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Something caught their attention in the market] A stand for selling popular Hummus El-Sham drink in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
El-Siyada Zeinab Mostafa overseeing the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: El-Siyada Zeinab Mostafa overseeing the market] El-Siyada Zeinab Mosque's minerat overlooking the annual Ramadan makeshift market
Ramadan lanterns in the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Ramadan lanterns in the market] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Customers at the Ramadan market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Customers at the Ramadan market] Customers in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Egyptian plastic Ramadan lanterns [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Egyptian plastic Ramadan lanterns] Egyptian Ramadan lanterns in Ramadan makeshift makert in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Kodak Agfa Presents : Back to El-Siyada Zeinab Ramadan Market
I know that Ramadan is packing up its bags and is going to leave us within hours but it is never too late to share those couple of photos with you guys. If you want to have a glimpse of the true spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan in Egypt , you do not go to upscale neighborhoods but rather working class neighborhoods If you want to have a glimpse of how local markets celebrate the holy month then there is no better than El-Siyada Zeinab make-shift Ramadan market. [image: El-Siyada Zeinab Mosque overlooking the market] This was not the first time to visit the most famous market ... more »
EPA Curbs Use of 12 Bee-Harming Pesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pulling a dozen products containing toxic chemicals harmful to honeybees. It’s the end of a lengthy legal battle, but unfortunately not the end of the threat to bees. As a result of the lawsuit, the EPA has canceled registration, effective as of May 20, of the pesticides known to […] The post EPA Curbs Use of 12 Bee-Harming Pesticides appeared first on Health Nut News.
Jim Marrs What is The Secret Space Program Protecting From?
The real agenda of the secret space program is to attack the Lord Jesus Christ on His 2nd Coming! The other agenda is the “Alien Invasion” Satanic HOAX! These beings that are coming are NOT “Aliens” but are fallen angels, Nephilim … fallen spiritual beings. (Revelation 12) – COAST TO COAST AM OFFICIAL Published on …
‘Unlimited Reach, No Safeguards’: Snowden Warns of Greatest Social Control Scheme in History
‘Unlimited Reach, No Safeguards’: Snowden Warns of Greatest Social Control Scheme in History by https://www.rt.com/ The US government has a tendency to hijack and weaponize revolutionary innovations, Edward Snowden said, noting that the natural human desire to communicate with others is now being exploited on an unprecedented scale. – “Our utopian vision for the future …
Israeli Paper Betrays Scandalous Details of ‘Deal of Century’
Israeli Paper Betrays Scandalous Details of ‘Deal of Century’ by https://www.presstv.com/ US President Donald Trump’s “the deal of the century” wants Palestinian refugees to be naturalized and settled in several countries, including Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq, Israeli daily Haaretz reports. – As the world marked the International Quds Day on Friday, political leaders warned …
Former Military Intelligence Official: ‘Low Probability’ UFO Technology Is Of This World
Daniel 2:43 New King James Version (NKJV) 43 As you saw iron mixed with ceramic clay, they will mingle with the seed of men; but they will not adhere to one another, just as iron does not mix with clay. – The entire “UFO-Aliens” meme is an Illuminist psyop. These beings are NOT “Aliens”. They …
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Jared Kushner Head to Bilderberg 2019 to Discuss The Coming ‘New Strategic Order’ With The Global Elites
I don’t trust both of them. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo And Jared Kushner Head to Bilderberg 2019 to Discuss The Coming ‘New Strategic Order’ With The Global Elites by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The Americans have come to Bilderberg in force this year. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived on Saturday afternoon in a motorcade …
US Postpones Announcement of ‘Deal of the Century’ — Will Not Be Revealed Before 2020
I have my doubts, the ‘Deal of the Century’ will ever be revealed. It is an ethnic cleansing plan. It will reveal that America is a totally controlled Zionist entity. America is not a fair arbiter of peace in the middle east and is lawless. Trump gave away the Golan Heights in violation of international …
Will The Fall Of Deutsche Bank Spark The Next Financial Crisis?
McAlvany Financial Published on May 30, 2019 Will The Fall Of Deutsche Bank Spark The Next Financial Crisis? We cover the price movements of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, the U.S. Dollar Index, Equities markets, and more. end
Bill Binney Interview: Corporate Media STILL Lying to You About Russia, Facial Recognition for Sale
Status Coup Published on Jun 2, 2019 Jordan Chariton speaks with NSA whistleblower and legendary intel agent Bill Binney about Julian Assange’s likely extradition to the U.S., the continued propaganda the corporate media is pushing on Russia, and the dangers to privacy facial recognition brings. end
German ‘Blogger of the Year’ Invented Her ‘Jewish’ Family History, Cheated Media for Years
German ‘Blogger of the Year’ Invented Her ‘Jewish’ Family History, Cheated Media for Years by https://www.rt.com/ German historian Marie Sophie Hingst, famous for her blog about family members who perished in the Holocaust, has been caught in a lie. The revelation also put the media, which published her other ‘personal stories’, in a bind. – …
Pompeo Admits Trump’s Middle East ‘Deal of the Century’ Could Fail – Reports
Pompeo Admits Trump’s Middle East ‘Deal of the Century’ Could Fail – Reports by https://sputniknews.com/ Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly reviewed the prospects of the Trump administration’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan, saying “one might argue” that the plan is “unexecutable” and it might not “gain traction,” yet expressed hope that it wouldn’t be …
Hannity: The Deep State’s Dirty Secret
Fox News Published on May 31, 2019 Attorney General Barr says he has not gotten ‘satisfactory’ answers about Russia probe origins. ed
Mexican Officials Reject any Proposal Requiring Them to Keep Migrants in Mexico…
The hypocrisy and ideology of the Mexican position would indicate the tariffs are certain to take place. Factually, after Mexico has made their “red line” position clear, one could argue there’s no reason to go through the graduated timeline; the … Continue reading →
Leave Ready, to Pivot: A Researcher’s Reflection on Purpose Beyond the Professoriate
“Leave Ready” is a campaign by Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) for its students centered on the notion of readiness. Signs and graphics, at one point, populated the campus with pictures of students and successful alumni with the slogan "Leave Ready."
APLU Urges House to Pass New DACA Act
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has thrown its support behind the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019. In a letter Monday to majority and minority leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, APLU president Peter McPherson strongly urged leaders to approve the legislation. The act “would protect the thousands of Dreamers […]
An Adjunct’s Thoughts on Shrinking College Enrollments and the State of Diversity
On the final week of Asian American history month, I was invited to speak to the Filipino American history class of Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez, a professor and the chair of the Asian American Studies department at UC Davis and a founder of the Bulosan Center for Filipino Studies.But what I found noteworthy is what I experienced as I walked through campus. I just could not believe the number of Asian Americans at UC Davis.The place seemed to be exploding with diversity.
Louisiana College Prep School Refutes Allegations of Abuse, Academic Fraud
Leaders of a private, predominantly Black college-prep school in southern Louisiana are defending the K-12 institution against allegations of emotionally and physically abusing students and falsifying academic records, saying the accusations are untrue and smear the institution's good reputation.
Spelman Professor to Develop Gender Violence Symposium
Dr. Shanya Cordis, an associate professor of sociology and anthropology at Spelman College, is using a grant from the Wenner-Gren Foundation to bring together scholars in the field of feminist activist anthropology for a symposium exploring gender violence. The $20,000 grant will support the launch of the symposium that has its roots in a research […]
Kimberly Hewitt Named VP for Institutional Equity at Duke
Beginning August 5, attorney and higher education executive Kimberly Hewitt will assume the role of vice president for institutional equity at Duke University. Hewitt succeeds Benjamin Reese, Jr., who served in the position for 14 years. The incoming leader arrives from Johns Hopkins University where she is currently vice provost for institutional equity. “I am […]
Canadian Report Calls The Deaths Of Indigenous Women And Girls A Genocide
*Global News:* *‘This is genocide’: Final MMIWG report says all Canadians have role in ending violence * The chief commissioner of the inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) told survivors and families on Monday they have started to rewrite Canadian history. The tragedy, former B.C. judge Marion Buller said, is a direct result of a “persistent and deliberate pattern of systemic racial and gendered human and Indigenous-rights violations and abuses, perpetuated historically and maintained today by the Canadian state, designed to displace Indigenous peo... more »
Truth About the Illuminati - Behind The Deep State
[image: behind-the-deep-state-truth-about-illuminati] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind The Deep State, host Alex Newman gives you the true history of the Illuminati. Founded in 1776 by Adam Weishaupt, the secret society worked to infiltrate and hijack Freemasonry. The diabolical agenda was to overthrow Christianity and all the governments of Europe to create a "utopia" based on principles very similar to those espoused by Karl Marx and communists a century later. The bloody French Revolution was their first great success. All this and more in this episode of Behind The Deep State!
The Nicaraguan Piglet Apologizes to the U.K. For DJT
*Bitter, Fat and Stupid is No Way To Go Through Life* Monday is media kickball day at DMF. They never seem to disappoint us. They've had all weekend to gather together at parties, or lay around and get drunk and dream up their next verbal assault against DJT. This weekend offered a bonanza of opportunities, with the official Royal visit across the pond to the see the aging Queen of the former British Empire. The Nicaraguan born Piglet Ana Navarro was no exception. The former Republican strategist, current Anti-Trump CNN contributor and part-time co-host on 'The View', had a singular... more »
Caught in the Net: The Impact of “Extremist” Speech Regulations on Human Rights Content
San Francisco – Social media companies have long struggled with what to do about extremist content that advocates for or celebrates terrorism and violence. But... more »
Ex-Governor’s Phone Seized in Flint Water Probe
The water crisis in Flint was one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in U.S. history.
Apple Previews New Software as It Diversifies Beyond iPhones
Apple is breaking up its iTunes software for computers into three apps: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV.
Trump, in Tussle with CNN, Suggests Boycott of Parent AT&T
Trump asked why doesn't AT&T "do something" and said that if people stopped using or subscribing to AT&T, it would be forced to make "big changes" at CNN.
Businessman Named in Mueller Probe Faces Child Porn Charge
Nader's name shows up more than 100 times in the Mueller report.
Did News Media Hide That Virginia Beach Shooter Was ‘Black Muslim’ Democrat?
No information is yet publicly known about the motive for the deadly mass shooting, but authorities have not classified the incident as terror-related.
Democrats Launch Hearings to Keep Focus on Mueller Report
Republicans criticized the decision to hold hearings.
Kevin Spacey Shows Up for Hearing in Groping Case
The 59-year-old actor faces up to 2½ years behind bars if convicted.
Congress Finally Sends $19B Disaster Aid Bill to Trump
It was backed by all the chamber's voting Democrats and more than 130 Republicans.
32 Tips For Navigating A Society That Is Full Of Propaganda And Manipulation
By Caitlin Johnstone For as long as there has been human language, humans have been using it to manipulate one another. The fact that it... more »
The Handmaid's Tale is about to return. Are you ready for more Gilead gut punches?
The latest instalment of the dystopian drama promises to be a big season of revolution, retribution and a whole lot of red dresses. Here's what to expect.
Lollipops instead of fruit a sign of the times for backpackers
Rather than working on orchards or cattle farms, word has spread among female backpackers in the Top End about another industry that's on the move.
Adam Goodes found watching documentary on AFL exit 'really traumatic'
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The director of a film exploring Adam Goodes's exit from the AFL following sustained booing by opposition fans says the Aboriginal football star found it difficult to watch.
Get Smart's 'cone of silence' might be a reality in the office of the future
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Office designs are set for a serious shake-up, says design guide author and architecture expert Nicola Gillen. She is already designing workspaces with our future needs in mind.
Brutal crackdown in Sudan by the state apparatus kills at least 30 protestors
Brutal crackdown in Sudan by the state apparatus kills at least 30 protestors Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times America and the United Kingdom – and other nations – have condemned the brutal crackdown by the military of Sudan against protestors in Khartoum. Reports are currently stating that at least 30 people […]
Free Download: W.I.B.Beveridge, "The Art of Scientific Investigation"
*"The Art of Observation: * *The Two Types of Observations"* by Farnam Street "Just because you see does not mean you observe. The difference between seeing and observing is fundamental to many aspects of life. Observation is more than simply seeing something, but rather a mental process involving both visual and thought. In "A Scandal in Bohemia," Sherlock Holmes teaches Watson the difference between seeing and observing: “When I hear you give your reasons,” I remarked, “the thing always appears to me to be so ridiculously simple that I could easily do it myself, though at each su... more »
32 Tips For Navigating a Society Full of Propaganda and Manipulation
*Caitlin Johnstone* - Humans are great at manipulating one another.
Legacy Democrats: The Party Abandoned You and Itself a Long Time Ago
Many families have long-standing traditions kept alive more out of habit than desire. Things you do because you’ve always done it, like your parents and grandparents before you. You know, stuff like Thanksgiving at Aunt Mary’s, naming sons after their fathers, and automatically voting for the same political party. The latter is the star of our show today. Meet the Legacy Democrat, whose family has always voted Democrat. Unthinkingly voted Democrat. For generations. These aren’t… The post Legacy Democrats: The Party Abandoned You and Itself a Long Time Ago appeared first on The Ghi... more »
Parents Seeking Non-medical Help for Autism Online Being Reported to CPS to Have Children Medically Kidnapped
Reporter Brandy Zadrozny has written an article for NBC News revealing how certain Facebook groups consisting of parents seeking natural cures for their children who suffer with autism have been infiltrated by fake Facebook accounts of people who want to turn in these parents to Child Protective Services (CPS) for the purpose of having their children taken away from them. While this may appear to be something illegal (and it probably is), Zadrozny seems to present these people who are using fake Facebook accounts as heroes. Her article has been picked up by many other corporate-spo... more »
Wettest Planting Season U.S. Farmers Can Remember
Wettest year EVER. “You hear words like biblical, unprecedented,” said Sherman Newlin, a corn and soybean farmer in Illinois. The planting season has been “a disaster.” Newlin said he has been rained out most days since he started planting on May 17. He did manage to sow corn on about 60% of his acreage, but ... Read moreWettest Planting Season U.S. Farmers Can Remember The post Wettest Planting Season U.S. Farmers Can Remember appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Hezbollah Tunnel Crossing Between Lebanon And Israel Went 22 Storeys Deep
*Reuters:* *Tunnel crossing between Lebanon and Israel went 22 storeys deep* ZARIT, Israel (Reuters) - The Israeli army on Monday showed the inside of a sophisticated tunnel passing deep underground from Lebanon into northern Israel, saying it was intended for use by Lebanese Hezbollah militants. The tunnel was rigged with electrical wiring, fuse boxes and communications equipment. An army spokesman said it began almost a kilometer (mile) away inside Lebanon and reached depths of some 80 meters (265 feet) - about the height of a 22-storey building - as it crossed into Israel, near ... more »
SCOTUS issues opinion in Azar vs Allina
The Supreme Court issued a anxiously awaited opinion in AZAR vs ALLINA HEALTH SERVICES today. It will have major ramifications for rule making and agency guidance documents or so those who have commented have said. Hospitals and their experts now have ammunition and a way to voice their concerns in mandatory public opinion. How this relates to any other changes by Medicare or in other departments and agencies will be determined so these legal experts say by whether they agree with the Court of Appeals or with District. –##– At issue is whether, under the relevant provisions of the M... more »
The World Has Lost Its Compass
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
ROME, Jun 03 (IPS) - The terrible feeling I had on waking up and seeing the Italian voting results at the recent European elections was that my country was suddenly full of strangers. How could the majority of Italians reconfirm a government which has been the most inefficient in history, quarrelling on everything every single day and looking with total indifference to the looming problem of how to establish the next budget without clashing with the European Union or squeezing Italian citizens? Its irresponsible debate on the Italian finances has now led to a spread (difference of... more »
An Escalating War on Reproductive Rights
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UNITED NATIONS, Jun 03 (IPS) - Abortion has long been a contentious issue across the world, and the debate is only heating up, prompting women to stand up and speak out for their reproductive rights. Read the full story, “An Escalating War on Reproductive Rights”, on globalissues.org →
Conflicted Judge Protects Chevron Abuse of Amazon Villagers’ Attorney Donziger
By Aaron Kesel Abused lawyer, Steven Donziger, may get justice as shareholders rise up against Chevron’s CEO. It is a classic David vs. Goliath tale,... more »
The Less Than One Percent Club-- The Republican Wing Of The Democratic Party
The other day, I noted how there are six 2020 presidential candidates actively campaigning, each of whom has so little support than none of them even tops half a percent in the polls. One, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, went to the California Democratic Party convention over the weekend to extol capitalism and undermine Bernie. This is what happened to the clueless asshole. Frackenlooper wasn't the only candidate to be booed at the convention. John Delaney-- who insists he's further right than either Frackenlooper or Status Quo Joe-- purposely baited the convention b... more »
Why All These F-22 Raptors Went Airborne At the Same Time
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: By Camera Operator: SMSGT THOMAS MENEGUIN, USAF - ID:DF-SD-07-24657 / Service Depicted: Air Force / 070402-F-6184M-009, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2222682] One word: China. *In 2018 then-defense secretary James Mattis directed all Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps F-15, F-16, F/A-18, F-22 and F-35 squadrons to achieve an 80-percent mission-capable rate by the end of September 2019.* A U.S. Air Force wing in Alaska managed to launch 24 F-22 Raptor stealth fighters plus an E-3 radar plane and a C-... more »
The West Coast Eagles are again looking ominous — and now a big name is set to return
The Eagles lost three of their first six games this season but have lifted after a challenge from coach Adam Simpson, and now the defending premiers are preparing to welcome back star ruckman Nic Naitanui from injury, writes Tom Wildie.
'Better off being a criminal': Man fined $200k for running fake VET courses
A man fined $200,000 by the Federal Court of Australia for teaching unauthorised VET courses in Tasmania's north says he is "bewildered" and plans to appeal the decision.
Chess piece found in antique dealer's drawer belongs to the Lewis Chessmen Viking hoard
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One of the five missing pieces of the 900-year-old Lewis Chessmen is set to be auctioned next month after it was bought for about $10 by an antiques dealer in the 1960s and passed down through his family.
Live: Ferries and flights cancelled as wild weather lashes Sydney, traffic chaos around the state
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Destructive winds over 130kph lash the NSW coast, while snow falls in the Blue Mountains and heavy rain in the Harbour City sparks traffic chaos, with a warning up to 60mm could fall in Sydney today.
Pakistan triumphs as England falls short in huge World Cup run chase
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Joe Root and Jos Buttler centuries go in vain as pre-tournament favourites England fall to a Pakistan team which had been on an 11-match losing streak and had been skittled for 105 in its opening match.
ACCC warns wine industry practices limiting growth potential
An ACCC report highlights transparency and objectiveness as issues that need to be addressed in the wine grape industry.
Amazon, Facebook, Google and Apple to be scrutinised by US regulators
Wall Street's tech giants Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google tumbled after on reports they will be investigated for potentially breaching US competition laws.
'We want something more lasting out of this boom': A mining city's vision for its future
In WA's remote Pilbara, projects worth $65 billion are on the cards for Karratha over the next five years. While the construction boom will step up demand for fly-in fly-out workers, the city is making longer-term plans for more permanent residents.
Canada's Indigenous women and girls victims of a 'genocide'
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A special commission in Canada finds the disappearances and murders of more than a thousand Indigenous women and girls in recent decades to be a national "genocide" and blames long-standing discrimination.
Snow falls on Queensland's Granite Belt
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Snow falls near Stanthorpe on the Southern Downs as wind gusts lower the apparent temperatures across southern Queensland.
Google Nest Users Couldn’t Unlock Doors, Use A/C, or Operate Baby Monitors During Platform Outage
By B.N. Frank Is a “Smart” home really a happy home? Besides the increasing reports of privacy and cybersecurity risks and violations, when platform outages... more »
Lawfare Strategy – Pelosi House Sets Contempt Vote Against AG Barr for June 11th…
Nancy Pelosi and the House Democrats are structuring a contempt vote against U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr for next week, June 11th. As part of the current construct, the Lawfare alliance of legal advisers and staff are writing specific language … Continue reading →
What’s The Difference Between REAL Science & CONSENSUS Science?
By Catherine J. Frompovich REAL science is exemplified by demonstrable scientific findings like those of Copernicus and Galileo, who basically were called “quacks” by none... more »
Consumer Alert: Tylenol’s Empathy-Killing Properties Confirmed in 2nd Study
Tylenol might kill your headache, but two very disturbing studies reveal that it also kills your ability to empathize with other human beings. It has taken decades of profound suffering from exposure to synthetic, patented chemicals to learn, without a doubt, they pose serious health risks. The list of well-known side effects is long, and […] The post Consumer Alert: Tylenol’s Empathy-Killing Properties Confirmed in 2nd Study appeared first on Health Nut News.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 3, 2019
*Simon Tisdall, The Guardian*:* Sudanese crackdown comes after talks with Egypt and Saudis* The counter-revolution said to be favoured by Arab autocrats may just have arrived It is probably no coincidence that the sudden, violent crackdown on protesters in central Khartoum followed a series of meetings between the leaders of Sudan’s military junta and autocratic Arab regimes that are actively attempting to shape the country’s future. *Read more *.... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 3, 2019* A siege, then a storm: How Sudan's sit-in was cleared -- Mohammed Amin an... more »
Genetically Modified Salmon is Approved for Consumption and Ready for Hatching
The first genetically modified animal has been cleared for consumption and is to be hatched salmon hatchery in Indiana. The gene-altered fish has been approved by the U.S. FDA and was bred by AquaBounty Technologies, a Massachusetts-based biotechnology company. AquaBounty altered the genetic makeup of the Atlantic Salmon to include a gene from Chinook salmon and … The post Genetically Modified Salmon is Approved for Consumption and Ready for Hatching appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Activists who use polar bears as a symbol of climate change are out of touch with reality
Hifast at Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 153 – 2019 – Climate Collections - 4 hours ago
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Young activists like Ollie Nancarrow from the UK need to find another symbol for their messages of climate change. Polar bears are thriving despite recent dramatic declines in summer sea ice: they have not been devastated as predicted by declining summer sea ice blamed on climate change. Anyone who uses a…
GHCN v3.3 vs v4 Anomaly Graphs – Europe
Hifast at Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 153 – 2019 – Climate Collections - 4 hours ago
From Musings from the Chiefio: [Bottom Line Up Front: “…there is a “Tailoring” operation going on. The changes are NOT just a little fix up here and a correction there. It looks to me like it has direction and purpose. Cool the Baseline Period. Cool warm past periods. Warm the recent data UNLESS it is […]
Disparate treatment of historic structures in Niagara Falls raises questions of political bias
The Mehta Building at 550 Main Street in downtown Niagara Falls was of classic American commercial architecture typified in the early 1900s, at the peak of Niagara’s industrial prowess, boasting a dense mix of uses on a narrow lot, with
EXCLUSIVE: Documentary on Heather Hobbs' Story in the Works
[image: christian-gomez-heather-hobbs-documentary-in-works] VIDEO - In this exclusive interview, Heather Hobbs shares first with The New American the announcement of the documentary in the works about her life. The documentary, titled ’Kill The Evidence,’ follows the points of her adult life, including the recommended abortions for her children, stemming from rape and medical diagnosis.
Hey Trump: Remember Wikileaks?
[image: hey-trump-remember-wikileaks] Let’s hope President Trump recovers from his amnesia and orders his Attorney General to stand down. Assange deserves our gratitude, not a lifetime in prison.
Musical Interlude: Josh Groban, "Gira Con Me"
Josh Groban, "Gira Con Me" English Lyrics: "Gira Con Me Questa Notte" "Turn With Me Tonight" "The world turns with me tonight. Small steps that I make with you. I follow your heart, and I follow the moon So hidden far from me. The world turns with us tonight, Ah, if only far from here there existed A place where to discover my heart, To know if it can love you or not. And it will turn, and it will turn, My heart together with you, And the earth will turn, And my life will turn, And one day, yes, it will understand. It's you who turns with me tonight, It's you who turns far from here. ... more »
Harvard Study Shows the Dangers of Early School Enrollment
*Kerry McDonald* - Are ADHD rates rising because we send children to school at younger ages?
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Recognized since antiquity and depicted on the shield of Achilles according to Homer, stars of the Hyades cluster form the head of the constellation Taurus the Bull. Their general V-shape is anchored by Aldebaran, the eye of the Bull and by far the constellation's brightest star. *Click image for larger size.* Yellowish in appearance, red giant Aldebaran is not a Hyades cluster member, though. Modern astronomy puts the Hyades cluster 151 light-years away making it the nearest established open star cluster, while Aldebaran lies at less than half that distance, along the same line-of... more »
"The Weaving Of Human Living..."
"...and this is the weaving of human living: of whose fabric each individual is a part; each is intimately connected with the bottom and the extremist reach of time: and not one of these things nor one of these persons is ever quite to be duplicated or replaced: but each is a new and incommunicably tender life, wounded in every breath, sustaining for a while, without defense, the enormous assaults of the universe." - James Agee, "Now Let Us Praise Famous Men"
Was the ‘Star Wars’ Imperial March Played for President Trump During UK Visit?
The Band of the Grenadier Guards played several songs during the president's visit to Buckingham Palace in spring 2019.
Did Abraham Lincoln Say ‘America Will Never Be Destroyed From the Outside’?
Widely shared memes contained a quotation that is commonly attributed to the Great Emancipator.
Applications for medical cannabis ID cards available soon in Missouri
Applications for medical marijuana identification cards will soon be available in Missouri, though MMJ sales in dispensaries are still months away. The state health department said it will post application forms Tuesday. Conditions that qualify include: Cancer Epilepsy Psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder Patient and caregiver applications may be submitted beginning July 4. Each applicants […] Applications for medical cannabis ID cards available soon in Missouri is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis ent... more »
Federal appeals court to DEA: Reconsider marijuana’s Schedule 1 status
A federal appeals court in New York told the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to “promptly” reconsider its classification of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug. While it’s unclear whether the DEA will act, such a move could have a wide-ranging impact on medical cannabis businesses and research. “I think you would see an increase in […] Federal appeals court to DEA: Reconsider marijuana’s Schedule 1 status is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
“Desiderata”
Tom Hiddleston, “Desiderata”, by Max Ehrmann
Tank Man
Twenty-five years ago today, “Tank Man” made his immortal stand in Tiananmen Square. The Chinese Communist government panicked. They were sure that their tankers would grease their treads with the guts of ordinary people who might stand up to them. Training now attempts to thwart that sort of reaction to a man with courage.
Wind Patterns, not Warming is Causing Loss of Arctic Ice
Speak of the Devil; Nature Confirms the Arctic Sea Ice Atmospheric Circulation Theory Northern Atlantic Storm Shows How Natural Causes Affect Arctic Sea Ice More Ice In The Eastern Arctic Than A Century Ago Climate “Science” on Trial; The Moment of Truth A while back Tony Heller over at Real Climate Science was promoting the … Continue reading "Wind Patterns, not Warming is Causing Loss of Arctic Ice"
GHCN v3.3 vs v4 Anomaly Graphs – Europe
Graphs comparing the Anomaly and the Change of Anomaly for the countries of Europe in the GHCN Global Historic Climate Network for Version 3.3 vs Version 4 showing changes of historical values for data and the shape of changes mead. Continue reading →
US State Dept Defunds Twitter-Trolling ‘Iran Disinformation Project’
*21WIRE + Antiwar.com* | The state-sponsored, American taxpayer-funded troll project targeted individuals, including journalists, and organizations online.
"What Is There To Fight For?"
"Life is a beautiful, magnificent thing, even to a jellyfish. The trouble is you won't fight. You've given up. But there's something just as inevitable as death. And that's life. Think of the power of the universe- turning the Earth, growing the trees. That's the same power within you - if you'll only have the courage and the will to use it." - Charlie Chaplin, Calvero's answer to Terry's question: "What is there to fight for?" in “Limelight”, (1952)
President Trump and First Lady Melania Attend State Dinner at Buckingham Palace…
There were a total of 171 participants for tonight’s official state dinner at Buckingham Palace. President Donald Trump and First-Lady Melania Trump were the formal guests of honor for Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family. Following an extremely formal … Continue reading →
WHAT FRED HIATT'S WELL-INFORMED ELECTORATE REALLY "KNEW"
Fred Hiatt, *The Washington Post*'s editorial page editor, believes that the impeachment power written into the Constitution shouldn't be used if a transparently bad person is elected president. *We knew who Trump was but elected him anyway. We can’t impeach him for that.* ... The strongest argument for impeachment may be that Trump is unfit for office. He lies; he divides; he flouts constitutional norms, embraces dictators and spews hateful rhetoric. He is ignorant and impetuous, temperamentally and philosophically unfit. All true. In fact, our editorial board said as much when he... more »
Free Download: Mark Twain, "The Mysterious Stranger"
*"The Mysterious Stranger"* by Mark Twain "An unfinished novella that Mark Twain worked on periodically from roughly 1890 until his death in 1910. The body of the work is a serious social commentary addressing Twain's ideas of the Moral Sense and the ''damned human race.'' Published posthumously in 1916 by Twain's biographer Albert Bigelow Paine. “…I must go now, and we shall not see each other any more." “In this life, Satan, but in another? We shall meet in another, surely?” Then, all tranquilly and soberly, he made the strange answer, “There is no other.” A subtle influence blew ... more »
Trump and the Tory Imaginary
If you go over to Conservative Home and click on any the thread dealing with Donald Trump's state visit to the UK, you will find the odd sycophant greeting "Mr President" and welcoming "FLOTUS" to the country. Please, pass me the sick bag. Out there in the country, matters are slightly different. While polling suggests a majority support his jolly to these fair shores, that doesn't mean he's popular. Far from it. Only 21% take a favourable view of the world's most powerful man, with two-thirds decidedly against him. Even when UKIP supporters were asked, prior to their implosion, Tru... more »
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "Sonnets to Orpheus, Part One, IV"
*"Sonnets to Orpheus, Part One, IV"* "You who let yourselves feel: enter the breathing that is more than your own. Let it brush your cheeks as it divides and rejoins beside you. Blessed ones, whole ones, you where the heart begins: You are the bow that shoots the arrows and you are the target. Fear not the pain. Let its weight fall back into the earth; for heavy are the mountains, heavy the seas. The trees you planted in childhood have grown too heavy. You cannot bring them along. Give yourselves to the air, to what you cannot hold." - Rainer Maria Rilke
Jared, Call the FBI
In a remarkable interview with Axios on HBO, Jared Kushner, a senior advisor in the White House (and, coincidentally, the president's son-in-law), made a number of notable statements. Among them is his ambivalence regarding how he might handle a Russian approach (akin to the infamous Trump Tower meeting) if it were to happen again. Asked if he would call the FBI in similar circumstance, Kushner responded: "I don't know. It's hard to do hypotheticals, but the reality is is that we were not given anything that was salacious." Let's be clear—that's the wrong answer. I will limit thi... more »
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“How to Quiet the Mind”
*“How to Quiet the Mind”* From “How to Quiet the Mind On-Line Course” by Gina Lake, The DailyOM “The following is an excerpt from the "How to Quiet the Mind" on-line course. If you would like to take the entire course, click here." "The mind is a wonderful tool for thinking, but it has a dark side. There is an aspect of the mind that is not useful but pretends to be useful, which is called the egoic mind. It is the aspect of our mind that chats with us as we move about our day. It is the "voice in our head," as Eckhart Tolle calls it. Much of the time, this voice seems like our own ... more »
"Sometimes..."
"Sometimes even to live is an act of courage." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
I Think It's Time to Officially Diagnosis Squinty Scarborough Both Dumb & Blind
One of the most loathsome mouthpieces for the unhinged establishment is MSNBC’s Squinty Scarborough who, along with bobblehead spouse Meat Puppet ‘1,000-yard stare’ Brzezinski, serve up a daily breakfast of hate and political clownsmanship on ‘Morning Joe’ that sets the network agenda that cooks at a slow-rolling boil until the gender confused Ricky Maddow and Larry 'Stop That Hammering' O'doddle show sends the soft skulled lunatic fringe off to bed with dreams of getting DJT dancing in their little heads. Scarborough is now playing the race card with his ridiculous claim that Tru... more »
World News Briefs -- June 3, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Sudanese forces storm protest camp, more than 30 people killed: medics* KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Security forces stormed a protest camp in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Monday and opposition-linked medics said more than 30 people were killed in the worst violence since the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in April. Footage shared on social media and verified by Reuters showed chaotic scenes of people fleeing through streets as sustained bursts of gunfire crackled in the air during violence that drew rapid Western and African censure. Witnesses said a sit-in next... more »
Unidentified debris spotted near Syrian SAM system after Israeli strike: video
Footage has appeared online showing burning debris on a field near a Syrian air defence battery outside the Damascus suburb city of Kiswah. The video, taken from multiple angles and distances, shows unidentified men’s efforts to put out the flames next to a cylindrical piece of wreckage using dirt and shovels. It’s not clear whether the wreckage is a piece of a downed Israeli […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s northwestern Syria offensive is back on after failed ceasefire talks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:50 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) offensive in northwestern Syria is back on after the Turkish and Russian armed forces failed to reach terms for an open-ended ceasefire. Instead, both parties agreed to a brief 48-hour ceasefire to reopen a humanitarian crossing near the town of Morek in northern Hama. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
An Open Call-to-Action Letter to the California Medical Board
Guest Editorial by Alix Mayer, MBA Dear Members of the California Medical Board, I attended by phone your May 28th meeting to discuss the Board’s position on California SB276. The bill proposes to limit vaccine medical exemptions and bypass the doctor-patient relationship by routing patient data and vaccine exemption decision-making through the California Department […] The post An Open Call-to-Action Letter to the California Medical Board appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Familiar look to Australia's women's Ashes squad for England series
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Australia's women's Ashes squad has a familiar look to it, with Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry joined by young fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck for the series starting in England next month.
Live: NSW Now: Major dinosaur discovery in outback NSW
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* Local scientists have today confirmed fossils found in an underground opal mine in outback NSW include remains from 100-million-year-old herd of dinosaurs.
iTunes is over, but its legacy is not
iTunes is dead, but the all-you-can-eat culture of music consumption it enabled shows no sign of faltering.
National cotton crop almost halved by drought
Australia's cotton crop will be halved this season as climate, water allocations, and lack of rain take a toll.
Meet the Queenslanders changing the energy mix
In Queensland's coal heartland, a number of locals are trading in their mining jobs to work in the renewables sector.
The US wants travellers to reveal social media account details. Will it keep us safer?
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Demanding US visa applicants hand over social media account details sounds like a win for security, but there are four things to watch out for, writes John Coyne.
A private company is seeking to build a major new water storage near Darwin
A private company wants to build a major new water storage facility and 10,000-hectare farming precinct near Darwin.
Free access to Tasmanian parks for all Australian seniors after constitutional stuff up
An election promise by Tasmania's Liberal Government comes unstuck after a scheme to allow free entry to parks for Tasmanians over 60 has to be widened to all Australian seniors, due to the constitution — blowing out the cost to the budget.
Adelaide man receives 'pacemaker for the brain' to combat young onset Parkinson's disease
An Adelaide high school principal experiences brain surgery while awake to help combat his young onset Parkinson's disease, after he was diagnosed at 35 years of age.
CPC strikes multi-million-dollar deal on NT property
CPC has agreed to sell one of its NT properties to an investment group with foreign interests, and lease it back, in a deal understood to be worth more than $25 million.
Hundreds of IS women and children released from Syrian refugee camp
A large group of people, mostly women and children, is allowed to leave the sprawling al-Hawl refugee camp, which is also home to a group of Australians.
'They were real people with real issues': Unmarked suicide graves to be identified
A council in South Australia's Riverland is working to recognise the final resting places of people whose graves were unmarked because of the stigma of suicide at the time.
Down syndrome, leukaemia — now baby Leo faces foster care if mum is deported
Australian child Leo Yang is only 10 months old and already has several severe life challenges to overcome, and now foster care is another one as his single mum faces being deported to China within weeks. Their only hope is for Peter Dutton to intervene.
'It's going to be a big threat': Chinese edition of Silent Invasion launches in Sydney
Author Clive Hamilton launches a Chinese-language edition of his controversial book Silent Invasion to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, in a move likely to infuriate the Chinese Government.
We Made a Moving Tectonic Map of the Game of Thrones Landscape
*Sabin Zahirovic, Jo Condon* *Culture, World* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bagogames/16632632814/sizes/o/] This is pretty amazing. Scientists are among the millions of die-hard Game of Thrones fans digesting the show’s finale today. The striking landscape of Game of Thrones has led some researchers to build climate simulations that explain the erratic seasons depicted in the show, and others to piece together the geological history. Inspired by this work, we have built the first plate tectonic reconstruction of the Game of Thrones continents. Tectonic plates are moving... more »
Europeans Voted for Europe Not against It
*Joergen Oerstroem Moeller* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] EU-skeptic parties did not do as well as projected. When Europeans voted on May 23–26, 2019, it was the ninth time since direct elections to the European Parliament was introduced in 1979. There was a general feeling that Europeans might use the opportunity to voice their dissatisfaction with the speed of European integration—as seen with Brexit and skeptical or anti-European Union parties gaining ground in several member states such as Italy, Poland, Hungary and France. It did not turn out that way. Almost on the co... more »
The Business of Funding Terrorism Threats
*Clay Fuller* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] A beneficial ownership registry is a much-needed tool that would protect the United States and allow Americans to protect themselves. There’s a house on Harley Street in London—a street best known for its tony doctors—that reportedly houses 2,159 companies. Tight quarters, you might think, but these are shell companies, and Harley Street is an address of convenience, similar to thousands, probably millions more around the world. This gaping regulatory loophole is facilitating crime, corruption, terrorism and dictatorship. It’s t... more »
Conflict with China Is Not About a Clash of Civilizations
*Peter Harris* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] U.S. leaders can opt to present China as an implacable foe, its people and leadership cut from a different cloth, or they can choose to acknowledge the reality of China as a diverse and shifting milieu. Are the United States and China headed for a clash of civilizations? For many, just entertaining this question provokes discomfort. The temptation is to reject all talk of “civilizations” because any breath expended, or ink spilled, discussing the topic will only legitimize those who peddle pessimistic and outright racist theories o... more »
We Salute the Marine Who Punched a Shark in the Face to Save His Daughter's Life
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Who needs a bigger boat when you have a Marine's fists? A gruesome shark attack on a North Carolina teenager on Sunday could have turned fatal had it not been for the furious fists of her Marine vet father. Seventeen-year-old Paige Winter had a leg and several fingers amputated following a shark attack at a Fort Macon beach, saved from likely death by a series of blows from her father Charlie, according to a Sunday Facebook post by her grandmother Jane. "Thank God our son was with her," she wrote. "He said he punched the shark in the face 5 times ... more »
The Importance of Maurice R. Greenberg
*Charles G. Boyd* *Politics, United States* Applying realistic, practical solutions to solve those challenges is our best way to advance America’s interests on the global stage and make the world a safer place In recent weeks, the Center for the National Interest has been targeted by the news media as being overly friendly to Russia. Nothing could be further from the truth. What these articles ignore is the important role of the Center in fostering a better understanding of our critical international relationships and foreign policy challenges around the globe—and Maurice R. “Ha... more »
Why Transgender Athletes Dominating Women's Sports Is Great News For College Administrators
Apparently transgender athletes are starting to dominate in high school and college women's sports. I don't have much passion on this issue one way or another. My only intercollegiate competitive experience was in duplicate bridge, in which all human beings of any gender compete together in one division. However, it does strike me that this […]
Mexico Says It Will Not Accept Asylum Seekers Going To The U.S.
A caravan of thousands of migrants from Central America makes its way to San Pedro Tapanatepec from Arriaga, Mexico October 27, 2018. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino *Reuters:* *Mexico draws red line on asylum in talks to stop Trump tariffs* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Mexico on Monday made clear it would reject a U.S. idea to take in all Central American asylum seekers if it is raised at talks this week with Trump administration, which has threatened to impose tariffs if Mexico does not crack down on illegal immigration. President Donald Trump last week said he will impose tariffs on all Mex... more »
Children at New York Schools Will Be Tracked By Facial Recognition Starting This Week
By Jason Bermas Children at New York public schools will be tracked using facial recognition systems starting this week. Citing the ability to scan for... more »
Plastic containers in Ramadan market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Plastic containers in Ramadan market] Kitchen stuff like plastic containers sold Egyptian Ramadan lanterns and decorations in a Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Tamtam dolls in the market [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Tamtam dolls in the market] "Tamtam" famous Children puppet character associated with Ramadan sold as a toy in in Ramadan makeshift market in Cairo's popular El-Siyada Zeinab district in Egypt
Thirty-Two Tips For Navigating A Society That Is Full Of Propaganda And Manipulation
For as long as there has been human language, humans have been using it to manipulate one another. The fact that it is possible to skillfully weave a collection of symbolic mouth noises together in such a way as to extract favors, concessions, votes and […]
NC Lawmakers Hope to Override Governor Cooper's Veto of "Born Alive" Pro-life Bill
[image: nc-lawmakers-hope-to-override-gov-cooper-s-veto-of-born-alive-pro-life-bill] Lawmakers in North Carolina are hoping to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the "Born Alive Abortion Survivor’s Protection Act" in a June 5 vote scheduled in the state’s House.
Trump Visits U.K., Clashes With “Stone Cold Loser” London Mayor Sadiq Khan
[image: trump-visits-uk-clashes-with-stone-cold-loser-london-mayor-sadiq-khan] It wouldn’t be a Donald Trump story unless he was feuding with someone. In this case, his target is the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
Coffee Is Not Bad For Your Arteries, Even 25 Cups A Day
Don't drink 25 cups of coffee a day, you shouldn't consumer anything equivalent to 25 cups per day, but if you do it won't be your arteries that give out, according to research presented today at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference in Manchester. read more
Women Of Childbearing Age, Stop Taking Supplements Containing Vinpocetine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expressing concern supplements containing vinpocetine, a supplement (e.g. Vinca minor extract, lesser periwinkle extract, common periwinkle extract) which is a derivative of the vinca alkaloid vincamine, an extract from the lesser periwinkle plant and which sellers claims will enhance memory, focus, or mental acuity, increase energy, and cause weight loss. read more
Racism Is Literally Toxic To African American Individuals, Say Psychologists
A new paper says that racist experiences increases inflammation in African American individuals, raising their risk of chronic illness and providing more evidence that creates physical health outcomes, states a paper led by April Thames, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of Southern California Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. "I looked at it as a chronic stressor. Our results showed that racial discrimination appears to trigger an inflammatory response among African Americans at the cellular level," states Thames. read more
Craig Richardson on the Cuban Tragedy
Along with a dozen other professors visiting Cuba, I was there for an educational program sponsored by the U.S.-based Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). The theme was Cuba’s economy, society, and political system. CIEE’s marketing brochure promised a mixture of academic lectures, cultural experiences and travel to various parts of the country. Along with […] The post Craig Richardson on the Cuban Tragedy appeared first on Econlib.
Cannabis banking protections provided in congressional spending bill
Banks that serve lawful marijuana businesses would be protected from a crackdown by financial regulators such as the U.S. Department of Treasury under a provision in a draft congressional spending bill. The House Financial Services and General Government subcommittee is scheduled to mark up the bill on Monday night, so it’s possible there could be […] Cannabis banking protections provided in congressional spending bill is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Washington state warns marijuana firms to follow rules when sending text ads
Washington state regulators advised cannabis businesses to follow regulations that provide warnings when sending out text messages as advertisements, just as with any other marijuana ad. The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board issued a notice that aside from outdoor ads, all advertising must include the following information: The product has intoxicating effects and may […] Washington state warns marijuana firms to follow rules when sending text ads is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Alabama lawmakers OK panel to study medical cannabis legalization
Alabama lawmakers voted to create a medical marijuana commission that will make recommendations for a bill they might consider in the 2020 legislative session. The measure was a compromise after an original MMJ proposal hit opposition in the state House of Representatives. The study commission bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. Republican state Sen. […] Alabama lawmakers OK panel to study medical cannabis legalization is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Louisiana Senate votes against medical marijuana inhaler provision
Louisiana lawmakers rejected a provision that would let medical cannabis patients use inhalers, which could have provided some additional sales opportunities for MMJ businesses in the state. The Louisiana House had overwhelmingly agreed to the proposal, but the state Senate shot it down by a 21-14 vote. The measure was intended to allow vaping through an […] Louisiana Senate votes against medical marijuana inhaler provision is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Did Prince Philip Refer to Melania Trump as ‘Stormy’?
Sometimes spoof is stranger than fiction ... or it's the same thing.
No, That ‘Hadestown’ Song Isn’t Really About Donald Trump
Singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell wrote the song a full decade before President Trump was elected.
Parents Decry Actions of Man Who Threw Boy from Mall Balcony
The parents of the 5-year-old boy who survived the 40-foot fall said they forgave the man because they believe God expects them to.
Carnival Will Pay $20m Over Pollution from Its Cruise Ships
The cruise line acknowledged in court documents it violated terms of probation from a 2016 criminal conviction for discharging oily waste from its Princess Cruise Lines ships and covering it up.
Report: FTC to Lead Possible Facebook Antitrust Probe
The FTC reportedly secured the rights to begin a potential investigation into whether Facebook engaged in what it called "unlawful monopolistic behavior."
My heart's on fire, but it ain't for Elvira
How many of you remember this song? Here's a 15-second excerpt. Turns out that a heart can literally be on fire . . . but Elvira had nothing to do with this one. ... the patient, a 60-year-old man, was in surgery last year for the repair of a tear in the inner layer of the aorta wall in the chest, according to the European Society of Anaesthesiology. But the patient’s chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, meant he had air-filled blisters, which doctors punctured, leading to a leak. Doctors worried that the man would suffer a respiratory attack, and decided to... more »
You can't argue against socialism's 100 percent record of failure
*After more than two dozen failed attempts -- every time and everywhere it's been tried, records **Kristian Niemitz** in this guest post -- Socialism has proven itself to be a disastrous economic and social philosophy, entirely unsuited to life on this earth.* Socialism is in vogue. Opinion pieces ordering us to stop obsessing over socialism’s past failures, to get excited instead about its future potential, these have almost become a genre in their own right. Consider Bhaskhar Sunkara's recent example, penned for the *New York Times, *in which he claimed (as most such articles ... more »
Our Subverted History Pt 3 | Hellenic Greece, Troy, and the real ‘Game of Thrones’
This episode explores Hellenic Greece, Troy and the real 'Game of Thrones'. A story far more compelling than any glossy TV series. The post Our Subverted History Pt 3 | Hellenic Greece, Troy, and the real ‘Game of Thrones’ appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
The Legal Authority Behind Trump’s New Tariffs on Mexico
Photo: White House/Wikimedia On May 30, the White House announced yet another new policy aimed at addressing the purported crisis of unlawful immigration across the U.S.-Mexico border. President Trump’s statement proposes a dramatic new strategy—putting tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico unless and until Mexico takes steps to reduce illegal immigration into the United States: To address the emergency at the Southern Border, I am invoking the authorities granted to me by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act [(IEEPA)]. Accordingly, starting on June 10, 2019, the Unite... more »
The GCHQ’s Vulnerabilities Equities Process
GCHQ headquarters. (Source: Wikimedia/Bthebest, CC BY-SA 3.0) In the U.S. there has been a long debate about “vulnerability equities”—that is, whether the government should disclose a vulnerability it discovers to the vendor, which will then allow users to apply a patch and be defended against exploitation, or keep the vulnerability secret to enable the government’s exploitation of targets. There is little data on how the process works. But the U.S. has the potential to learn how the British handle the same problem. Recently, the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)—which ... more »
For The First Time In 20 Years, China's Central Bank Has Taken Over A Bank On The Verge Of Collapse
The PBOC and China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission assumed control of Inner-Mongolia-based Baoshang Bank last month. Photo: Reuters *Zero Hedge*:* Domino #2: Chinese Bank With $105 BN In Assets On Verge Of Collapse* While the western world (and much of the eastern) has been preoccupied with predicting the consequences of Trump's accelerating global trade/tech war, Beijing has had its hands full with avoiding a bank run in the aftermath of Baoshang Bank's failure, scrambling to inject massive amounts of liquidity last week in the form of a 250 billion yuan net open marke... more »
"The Most Important Ratio in All of Investing"
*"The Most Important Ratio in All of Investing"* By Bill Bonner DUBLIN – "Stocks sold off on Friday. But not as much as we expected. Our guess is that investors are turning fearful. On Thursday, the U.S. president said he was protecting Americans from Mexicans. Mexican imports will face tariffs until immigrants stop sneaking over the southern border, POTUS said. And on Friday, Indians posed a threat. ZeroHedge: "In his latest act of aggressive protectionism in what has already been an action-packed week, Trump late Friday announced that his administration was terminating India’s d... more »
Trump and Barr Move Forcefully against Coup Plotters, But Tensions with China Threaten Progress
[image: President Donald J. Trump joined by the Prince Charles inspects the Guard of Honor during the official welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace Monday, June 3, 2019 in London. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] President Trump arrived in London on today, where he has an opportunity to directly challenge the crimes of the British Imperial operatives who are now publicly exposed for their failed effort to depose the President of the United states. This crime matches earlier crimes of Perfidious Albion against America and the American System since the Revolution, i... more »
2 million children visited an ED because of a TBI sustained over 7 years
An estimated 283,000 children seek care in U.S. emergency departments each year for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury (SRR-TBI), according to a new MMWR Report. TBIs sustained in contact sports accounted for approximately 45% of all SRR-TBI ED visits. Activities associated with the highest number of ED visits were football , bicycling, basketball, soccer and playground activities. Injuries differed by sex and age of the child. "SRR-activities associated with the highest percentage of ED visits varied by age group and sex. Football was associated with 26.8% of... more »
Does The Democratic Party Need A Republican Wing?
Alabama has a Republican House and a Republican Senate and a Republican governor. When the state government of Alabama decided women in their state can no longer have abortions, it was horrible enough. But two weeks later, the *Democratic* governor of Louisiana signed another of the extreme anti-abortion bills that Republicans are using to deny women's Choice. And it isn't just happening in the Deep South. Ohio and Missouri have done the same thing. But there's something about Louisiana that irks the most-- a Democratic governor unwilling to stand up for women, to stand up, especi... more »
Is Robert Mueller an antique? The role of the facts in a post-truth era
Lee McIntyre, Research Fellow Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
What's the role of someone who, like Robert Mueller, speaks only facts in a tornado of partisan bombast? Is it a breath of fresh air or an abdication of responsibility to protect America's interests?
US Halts Plan to Build Border Wall on Carrizo Comecrudo Cemetery
. Photo by Michelle Cook, Dine', color work by Ava Leal Photo screen capture Censored News By Brenda Norrell Censored News The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will not build Trump's Border Wall on the historic Eli Jackson Cemetery. The site is being protected by a camp of Carrizo Comecrudo tribal members and their supporters at Yalui Village. "The U.S. government says it
US Halts Plans to Build Wall on Carrizon Comecrudo Cemetery
Photo screen capture Censored News By Brenda Norrell Censored News The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will not build Trump's Border Wall on the historic Eli Jackson Cemetery. The site is being protected by a camp of Carrizo Comecrudo tribal members and their supporters. "The U.S. government says it won't build President Donald Trump's border wall on the site of a historic
George Pell's case returns to court tomorrow. Here's what will happen
The Catholic Cardinal is using three reasons to appeal against his conviction for sexually abusing two choirboys when he was archbishop of Melbourne in the 1990s. We explain what they are, and what the court will have to consider.
Joanna struggles to walk after a car crash, but says her biggest battle is with the insurer
Joanna Boyce worked as a physiotherapist and was a talented soccer player before a car crash changed her life seven years ago, but she is yet to receive a settlement she says will cover her costs. It's a familiar tale.
RBA set to cut rates as banks miss opportunity to rebuild their damaged reputations
It would be a huge surprise if the Reserve Bank doesn't cut interest rates today. Meanwhile, none of the major banks' CEOs have made a customer-centric pledge to pass on the full rate cut.
Could creative writing be a cure for overworked doctors?
Award-winning author and GP Melanie Cheng says creative writing helps her give better care. She's one of a growing number of medical professionals using one discipline to improve the other.
General Wei Fenghe on Tiananmen Square massacre; etc.
* China’s* defense minister, General Wei Fenghe, told an audience in Singapore Sunday that the Tiananmen Square massacre--the brutal crackdown of anti-Communist protests in Beijing in 1989--was a “correct policy” and credited the mass murder with bringing “stability and development” to the country. ...China has spent decades attempting to fully censor the incident and has never allowed estimates on the number killed or imprisoned. Experts believe Chinese Communist Party police and soldiers killed hundreds, if not thousands, of protesters demanding liberal democracy, inspired by t... more »
Winning in Afghanistan Requires Taking the Fight to Pakistan
*Michael Rubin* *Afghanistan, South Asia* The stability of Afghanistan—and the denial of its territory to terrorist groups—requires a good-faith Pakistani agreement to cease backing extremists, and after nearly two decades, this means, coercing Pakistan. U.S. Special Envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad was in Washington, DC last week to brief Capitol Hill on his ongoing talks with the Taliban. The senators were unimpressed, and with reason. There any many flaws in Khalilzad’s plan: It revives the pre-9/11 formula of legitimizing Taliban rule in exchange for a Taliban pledge to... more »
10 Best Small Guns on the Planet (Ruger, Glock and Sig Sauer Top the List)
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Agree? *Although I’ve given you plenty to think about, it always helps to see what other reviewers and customers have to say about their personal experiences with any given firearm. Research is key when settling on the pistol that fits your preferences.* If you need a compact, small caliber semi-automatic handgun, the pocket pistol is the way to go. *(This first appeared last month.)* Designed for concealed carry in either the front or back pocket of your pants, the pocket pistol is a suitable option for those who want to protect themselves and/o... more »
New U.S. Sanctions Spark Blowback Against Federal Reserve Note Dollar System
By Clint Siegner U.S. leaders are demanding the rest of the world recognize economic sanctions and stop buying Iranian oil. The U.K., Germany, France, Russia,... more »
Mother Theresa To Have Words With Trump Over Climate–That Should Do The Trick Then!!
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier Theresa May will raise the issue of climate change with Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the UK, Downing Street has told BBC News. The confirmation coincides with UK climate researchers asking the prime minister to "robustly challenge" President Trump on the topic. In a letter to […]
Scotland’s Climate Apocalypse Only 10 Years Away!
By Paul Homewood Forget about climate emergencies, Scotland is heading for climate apocalypse! Scotland faces numerous catastrophic impacts from the climate crisis which could leave the country with polluted waters, abandoned villages, dying forests and few remaining birds, the head of the country’s environment agency is to warn. Outlining the apocalyptic scenario the […]
Freelance Journalists: Open Call For Submissions In June
Shadowproof is seeking pitches from journalists or writers for publication in June. Individuals are encouraged to send pitches with a 1-2 paragraph outline for their story. We also urge journalists to suggest how much they would like to be compensated and when a first draft would be ready. We are The post Freelance Journalists: Open Call For Submissions In June appeared first on Shadowproof.
Three Chinese Warships Dock In Sydney, Australia Unannounced
*ABC News Online:* *Chinese warships arrive in Sydney as Beijing warns of South China Sea resolve* Three Chinese warships have arrived in Sydney Harbour amid increasingly strident rhetoric from Beijing over its territorial claims in the South China Sea. A People's Liberation Army-Navy frigate, an auxiliary replenishment ship and an amphibious vessel are docking at Garden Island for a four-day stopover. The arrival, which was not publicly announced by the Australian Government, came just hours after Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe struck an uncompromising tone on Taiw... more »
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