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Nadal wins record 12th French Open in thrilling four-set match against Thiem
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Defying the years and one of the fiercest onslaughts he has ever faced at Roland Garros, Rafa Nadal wins his 12th French Open crown, leaving Dominic Thiem crushed and a packed Parisian stadium shaking their heads in wonder.
Jobs are the fraying rope holding Australia above recession
Australia's economy is hanging tough, stubbornly refusing to capitulate to recession after a world-record 28 years of growth. But some of the threads it is hanging by are fraying.
Elon Musk’s Company Launched 60 Satellites Into Space to Blast 5G at Us. More Planned Despite Telecoms Admitting There’s No Research That Proves 5G is Safe.
By B.N. Frank Activist Post has reported about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allowing companies to blast harmful WiFi and 5G from the sky and...more »
Prime Minister of Poland Signs Global Appeal to Stop 5G
By Julian Rose The roll-out of 5G will involve the placement of millions of transmitter boxes at distances of no more than 10 to 12... more »
Did Authorities Discover 700 Bodies Buried in a Florida Millionaire’s Yard?
That's enough dead people to stock a whole new set of Major League baseball teams.
NO! Radioactive Waste! Texas and New Mexico are not wastelands
Dumping radioactive waste on largely Hispanic communities with few resources to fight back would be extreme environmental injustice By Ian Zabarte, Western Shoshone Censored News The plan to ship the nation’s deadly nuclear reactor waste to the Texas / New Mexico area should be halted immediately due to the risks of radioactive contamination from leaks, accidents or terrorist attacks. Our
Is There A “Power Player” Behind The Current Tech Craziness Propelling The New World Order’s Geo-governance?
By Catherine J. Frompovich “We’ve arranged a society based on science and technology in which nobody understands *anything* about science and technology. And this combustible... more »
Trump scores big win with Mexico tariffs, all eyes now turn to China (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 198. The post Trump scores big win with Mexico tariffs, all eyes now turn to China (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
The Army's 'Big Six': America Plan to Wipe Out Russia or China In a War
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Big news. *To avoid the earlier dramatic failure of “super programs” like the Future Combat System, the Army plans to adopt off-the-shelf solution where possible, and operationally test numerous projects before deciding which merit the funding to ramp up to full-scale development and production.* The U.S. Army is at a crossroads as the Pentagon is reorienting itself to fight a capable great power opponent after nearly two decades focused on counter-insurgency conflicts. *(This first appeared last month.) * Russia poses a traditional land-power c... more »
Why Smith and Wesson's M&P Shield 2.0 Gun Ranks Among the Best
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The M&P Shield 2.0 is one of the most popular compact handguns on the market, and it’s not hard to see why. The wide variety of choice, from ergonomics to aiming devices, makes it clear that Smith & Wesson is paying attention to market trends and user choice. *A striker fired pistol, the M&P Shield 2.0 uses a striker instead of a hammer to strike a firing pin, discharging the pistol. The pistol includes a manual thumb safety. Unlike other striker fired pistols, the Shield 2.0 allows for disassembly without pulling the trigger, an important safety fea... more »
The Midway-Class Aircraft Carrier Is Worthy of Your Respect (The Navy Loved Them)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * We take a look. *The Reagan administration’s military buildup kept the aging carriers on duty through 1980s, flying older F-4S Phantoms and A-7 Corsairs. However, they also received brand-new FA-18 Hornet multi-role jets with modern avionics that could land on shorter flight decks.* On March 20, 1945 the shipyard in Newport News, Virginia launched what would remain for a decade the largest warship on the planet. Named *USS Midway *after the decisive World War II carrier battle, she would be commissioned September 8 just a few weeks after the Japa... more »
Gun Secrets: All of the Hidden Ways Glock and Sig Sauer Make the Best Firearms
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Here are the 5 best gun makers ever. *One of the oldest names in American firearms, Smith and Wesson was founded in 1852. From the early Volcanic lever action pistol to the current M&P series of polymer, striker-fired handguns, Smith and Wesson has continually produced pistols over its 165-year history. The company’s Model 1 handgun was purchased privately by soldiers on both sides of the U.S. Civil War, while the heavier Schofield revolver was carried by postwar U.S. cavalrymen. Today the M&P pistols are standard issue in many police departments wo... more »
Unusual symptoms pointing to brain cancer turned into something completely different
Rachel Palma, of Middletown, New York, began experiencing strange symptoms beginning in January 2018. She was having involuntary movements with her right hand and dropping things. She was having horrible hallucinations and wasn’t oiriented to time and place. After reviewing scans and ruling out other possibilities, she learned cancer was the most likely answer. The […] The post Unusual symptoms pointing to brain cancer turned into something completely different appeared first on Health Nut News.
Bolsonaro Looks to Include Other Countries In Currency Union With Argentina
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Jair Bolsonaro (PSL), said on Friday, June 7th, that the project of a single currency between Brazil and Argentina “is like a marriage”. “I see we have much more to gain than to lose,” he said after his country’s central bank denied any such plans are being […] The post Bolsonaro Looks to Include Other Countries In Currency Union With Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times.
Residents 'wary' in rural town, where suspected shooter was allegedly seen before Darwin attacks
Twice in the hours preceding a horrific shooting rampage in Darwin city, suspected attacker Benjamin Glenn Hoffman was allegedly spotted in the the rural community of Humpty Doo. In the aftermath, at least one resident has started locking her doors.
Missing American woman's partner released from custody as police continue to dig up Brisbane yard
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Police, including homicide detectives, expect to remain at the Bracken Ridge property for days as they continue their search which is yet to turn up anything of interest.
Matildas' losing start raises big questions for coach Milicic
Australia had the most possession, the most shots, the most passes, the most corners and the most free kicks, but it wasn't enough for the Matildas, writes Jacqueline Howard.
And promises to break…
I have no reason to doubt Catherine Tully when she told the subscriber-based business website allnovascotia.com last week she would have retired from her job as the province’s information and privacy commissioner this summer even if Premier Stephen McNeil had offered to extend her five-year term. She didn’t ask his plans before announcing her own. […]
LOL Venezuela halts services at consulates in Canada until it [Canada] 'regains sovereignty in foreign policy'
*Protest in Canada against Sanctions on Venezuela* One of the reasons I enjoy geopolitics is that it is rife with *black comedy...*my favourite type of humour. A good example of geopolitical black humour is the headline above, copied from yesterday's RT. Please read the snippet below and I will have more comments to follow:.. *********************** Venezuela halts services at consulates in Canada until it 'regains sovereignty in foreign policy' Venezuela will no longer provide services at its consulates in Canada in response to Ottawa shutting down its embassy in Caracas. Can... more »
Sudan at a Crossroads: Rethinking U.S. Policy
Photo Credit: via The Economist *Editor’s Note: Sudan is in the throes of revolution, raising hopes that a government with a brutal history may be at an end. Sudan, however, could also follow the path of Libya, Yemen and other countries where hopeful revolution devolved into civil war and slaughter. Jason Blazakis of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies argues that a U.S. role in Sudan's transition is critical. In particular, Washington can leverage the country's listing as a state sponsor of terrorism, among other forms of influence, to try to push Sudan toward an ac... more »
WHITEY BULGER WAS JUST ANOTHER OLD WHITE PRO-MAGA TALK RADIO FAN
NBC News has a long story about letters Whitey Bulger wrote from prison shortly before his death: In the final months of his life, James "Whitey" Bulger wrote letters from prison offering his thoughts on a range of subjects. His faltering health. His longtime girlfriend. His wish for a peaceful death. But there was another topic that the notorious Boston crime boss returned to again and again: President Donald Trump. In several handwritten letters shared with NBC News, Bulger expressed gushing praise for Trump, offering rave reviews of the president's foreign policy and combative ... more »
Wireless Technology: The Plain Physics & Biophysics
By Peter Tocci Many organizations/sites sharing warnings about the wireless health threat have names like ‘such-and-such for responsible technology.’ Or ‘safe technology.’ Or ‘safer.’ This... more »
We Need Alec Baldwin And Nancy Pelosi To Take A Look At This Post By Andy Paley
Andy Paley is a very old friend, a singer, songwriter and producer who has worked with Madonna, Brian Wilson, kd lang, John Wesley Harding, Jerry Lee Lewis, NRBQ, SpongeBob, Jonathan Richman, Elton John, Brenda Lee, Chris Isaak, the Mighty Lemon Drops, Nasa and... the Foremen: Anyway, Andy wrote a song the other day and asked me if I could get it to anyone who sounds like Trump and could sing. I suggested Alec Baldwin, and Andy said he's the absolute best person in the world, but... *how*? Well, he and I are both on the board of People for the American Way. I suggested Andy giv... more »
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Angela Rayner writes about the distinction between limited social mobility and genuine social justice, while highlighting UK Labour's commitment to the latter: (T)he role of our education system is not just about helping a lucky, talented few rise to the top, but about ensuring that everyone can realise their potential. People sometimes point to me as someone who had a difficult start but got on in life as evidence that anyone can succeed on their own. But actually my life shows the exact opposite. Any success I have had is thanks to Labour ... more »
Climate Alarmists Melting Down In Their Lies
The Union of Concerned Scientists have a new report out warning that the Midwest is getting hot, and a lot of people are going to die in the heat unless we reduce CO2 emissions. The report is titled “60 Years … Continue reading →
Smoke From Wildfires May Be Visible
The National Park Service has a new team member this summer in Yellowstone National Park, keeping an eye out for wildfires. Mount Washburn – Southern View Webcam (U.S. National Park Service) Meanwhile, my research assistants study the permanent drought in … Continue reading →
New “Call Of Duty” Video Game Encourages Support For The White Helmets
By Caitlin Johnstone The official trailer for the latest Call of Duty was released a few days ago, and it features the Syria narrative management... more »
No Secret Here: Why Russia Can't Become a Stealth Fighter Superpower
*David Axe* *Security, * The Su-57 won't cut it. But buying into the Su-57 program won’t magically solve the program’s problems. The Su-57 is an immature design whose production line is small and inefficient. That won’t quickly or cheaply change. Russian president Vladimir Putin made a big show on May 14, 2019 of visiting the 929th Chkalov State Flight-Test Center in Russia's Astrakhan region. *(This first appeared last month.)* Six Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighters -- fully half of the Su-57s that Sukhoi has built since the type first flew in 2010 -- escorted Putin’s Il-96 VIP p... more »
Episode #283 – ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ with guest John Kiriakou and more
*SUNDAY WIRE SHOW* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
NYT covers up CIA Skripal lie with even worse CIA Skripal lie (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 197. The post NYT covers up CIA Skripal lie with even worse CIA Skripal lie (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
One of the Greatest Brazilian Heavy Metal Vocalists Dies Age 47
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – André Matos, former vocalist and one of the founders of the Brazilian metal band Angra, died yesterday, June 8th. The musician was 47 and the victim of a heart attack, confirm friends. The death was confirmed by drummer Ricardo Confessori and bassist Luis Mariutti, also former members […] The post One of the Greatest Brazilian Heavy Metal Vocalists Dies Age 47 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Killing off Killing Eve
Following last night’s showing of the first episode of the second series of Killing Eve, Camilla Long reviews it in the Sunday Times. (£) It’s a good analysis and I agree with much of it. I know not everyone liked the first series, but I did. However, the new series is looking kind of lacklustre, which is all the more disappointing after the BBC’s relentless hype and bombardment of promotional material. Damp squibs come to mind. I do hope that as the episodes unfold things take a turn for the better. Sorry, but the verdict so far is that the new writer isn’t any good, and the dire... more »
Editor's Note
*WNU Editor:* Some friends from Europe are in Montreal for the Grand Prix. Blogging will return this evening.
Jackman, Buttrose and Rudd top Queen's Birthday Honours List
Father-daughter polar explorers, a former prime minister, world famous actors and journalists, lawyers, local leaders and fashion designers are among more than 1,000 outstanding Australians recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this year.
Matildas lose World Cup opener thanks to last-minute Italy goal
The Matildas dominate for long periods of their World Cup opener in France but Italy come back from 1-0 down to secure comeback victory.
Reply to Critics-- Part Three: David Pozen on the potential malleability of the Constitution of Settlement
For the symposium on Sanford Levinson and Jack M. Balkin, Democracy and Dysfunction (University of Chicago Press, 2019). David Pozen’s post suggests that what I call “the Constitution of settlement” is in fact potentially less truly “settled” than it may seem to be. Before turning to the substance of his argument, let me say that although I am flattered by some of the comments he makes about my emphasis on “the Constitution of settlement,” I do not share his apparent belief that it has had much genuine effect on the way that the Constitution is discussed or taught within the legal ... more »
Xavier University Center Gets $500,000 Kellogg Grant
Xavier University has received a $500,000 grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to fund the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit at the Louisiana HBCU. The grant will fund initiatives aimed at building leaders, improving child well-being and advancing community engagement and racial equity through a focus on building stronger ties between […]
Kentucky State Cuts Non-Resident Tuition for Eight States
Kentucky State University is drastically reducing non-resident tuition for students from its seven bordering states and Michigan. The HBCU’s board of regents has approved a memorandum of agreement with the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to lower per-semester tuition from $9,500 to $5,775. The reduced rate will take effect starting with the fall 2019 semester […]
WATCH: Cop Charged After He Walked Up to Innocent Man and Horrifically Beat Him
[image: baltimore]A Baltimore cop is on trial for assault after he walked up to an innocent man and began savagely smashing in his face for absolutely no reason.
Rep. Meadows: FBI Knew 'Within 60 Days' That Russia Probe 'Built On A Foundation Of Sand'
*[image: undefined]*Rep. Mark Meadows confirmed what many have suspected about the Trump-Russia for a long time; the FBI knew early on that the foundation of its counterintelligence investigation against the Trump campaign was built on 'a foundation of sand,' reports the Daily Caller's Chuck Ross. North Carolina Rep. Mark Meadows (R) told *Hannity* Friday night that the FBI knew "within 60 days of them opening the investigation, prior to [Robert] Mueller coming on, the FBI and the [Department of Justice] knew that Christopher Steele was not credible, the dossier was not true, Geo... more »
Why I Can't Stop Thinking About Israel's Top Secret Kamikaze Drones
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The future of warfare? *In Alftayeh’s estimation, “Syrian SAMs shoot down a good percentage of the targets detected by the radars but then a new wave of missiles/smart bombs follows, and perhaps a third and a fourth one. The new waves most of the time succeed in achieving their goals, either striking warehouses or striking the SAM launchers and their radars.”* On January 21, Iranian, Syrian and Israeli forces unleashed a hail of missiles upon each other in what is becoming yet another flare-up of violence along the Syria-Israel border. Afterwards... more »
Meet the Su-47: This Strange Looking Russian Jet Never Saw Combat (But Made History)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Here is what we know. *Moreover, while it demonstrated amazing instant turning performance, it was poor at sustained turns as it bled off speed quickly. Though claimed to be Mach 2-capable, the fastest speed Berkut flight speed reported was Mach 1.65.* In 1996, the March/April issue of Russian military periodical *Air Fleet Bulletin* published an innocuous-seeming photo of a meeting between Russian military chiefs and aviation industry counterparts. Sitting on the table before them were two model airplanes. One was an advanced variant of the by-... more »
See This Missile? It Might be the Navy's Most Crucial Weapon in Years
*David Axe* *Security, * The SM-6 is here *The open-versus-closed seeker dichotomy explains why the Navy uses closed-seeker SM-2s and SM-6s for interceptions in the atmosphere, and special, open-seeker SM-3s for interceptions above the atmosphere. Modifying an SM-6 to hit ballistic missiles in space pretty much would make it an SM-3.* The U.S. Navy in late January 2019 confirmed the designation of its newest cruise missile, in the process clarifying its long-term plan for arming its growing fleet of warships. The plan heavily leans on one missile, in particular. It's the SM-6,... more »
The Future of Glock Is Now: Why 5th Generation Glock Guns Are Everything
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * Here are the facts. *Now regardless of what you personally think of the Glock Gen 5, one thing is undeniable: it is the future of Glock, at least for the time being.* You may have though that the Glock Generation 4 represented the pinnacle of everything that Glock could do, but the Generation 5 that was released last year shows that Glock still has many tricks left up their sleeve. But really, was the Glock Generation 5 even necessary? Was the Generation 4 really even necessary for that matter? After all, the saying goes that Glock is perfection. ... more »
We Can't Stop Taking About This Robot Tank (Sitting on Russia's Doortstep)
*David Axe* *Security, * An Estonian company has teamed up with a Singaporean firm and joined the expanding global race to develop robotic fighting vehicles. An Estonian company has teamed up with a Singaporean firm and joined the expanding global race to develop robotic fighting vehicles. More and more firms are developing armed unmanned ground vehicles, some as private ventures and others in response to formal government programs. But it’s unclear how quickly armies might actually field meaningful numbers of tank-like ground robots. News broke in June 2019 that Estonia’s Milre... more »
Trivia : June 9th
These things happened on this date in history…. Richard Pryor Catches Fire June 9, 1980 The award-winning comedian Richard Pryor pours 151-proof rum all over himself and lights himself on fire. He then ran down the street ablaze until subdued by police. He was taken to a hospital, where he was treated for second and third degree burns covering more than half of his body. He incorporated this incident into his comedy show Richard Pryor: Live on the Sunset Strip (1982), which won a Grammy for best comedy recording. Donald Duck June 9, 1934 The cartoon character makes his film debut wi... more »
Bird with disabilities receives orthopedic shoes and walks again
There are many people who love to see animals. But when it comes to helping, many people ignore them, leaving them on their own. Fortunately, some humans cannot remain indifferent to these animals, and they decide to help them. The team at the California Wildlife Center is accustomed to dealing with injured animals. Recently, they rescued a defenceless bird that had a bruised foot. Many passed by, doing nothing. But this group didn’t think twice and decided to help. They found the bird unable to walk and didn’t even have the strength to cling to the objects. The problem with this... more »
Claims Of Insect Collapse Rubbished By New Study
By Paul Homewood Readers will recall this story from January: Scientist Brad Lister returned to Puerto Rican rainforest after 35 years to find 98% of ground insects had vanished. “We knew that something was amiss in the first couple days,” said Brad Lister. “We were driving into the forest and at the same […]
Is ETP’s Bayou Bridge Pipeline why they are Failing to Open the Morganza Spillway?
CEO of Energy Transfer Partners, Kelcy Warren, gave over $100,000 to Trump’s campaign. Energy Transfer Partners, of Dakota Access Pipeline … Continue reading →
Kersch on Conservatives and the Constitution
For the symposium on Ken Kersch, Conservatives and the Constitution (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Ken Kersch’s wonderfully provocative book is one that everyone interested in American constitutionalism ought to read. It is the starter volume of a major history of constitutional conservatism. Here he explores the development of constitutional conservatism during the period 1954 to 1980 when it was quite definitely a minority view. I found the book to be an intellectual page-turner, something not easy to pull off, and every chapter contributes new insights to our understandin... more »
Russia Will Be Genetically Testing Their Soldiers To Identify The Best Fighters And Thinkers
Armed men, believed to be Russian servicemen, walk outside a Ukrainian military base in Perevalnoye, near the Crimean city of Simferopol, March 14, 2014. Vasily Fedosenko / Reuters *Forbes*: *Russia Will Genetically Test Soldiers To Identify The Best Fighters And Thinkers* Russia plans to develop "genetic passports" for military personnel, according to Alexander Sergeyev, the head of the country's Academy of Sciences. The program also involves the Kirov Military Medical Academy, which conducts research in military medical services. Speaking ahead of the St. Petersburg Internation... more »
On the Road to No Deal
It was significant, but hardly anyone noticed. In time, perhaps these words will come to characterise Theresa May's time in Number 10. But right now, they accurately capture her resignation, on Friday, of her leadership of the Conservative Party. Yes, sure, for a change she kept her promise but it is weird how it passed with nary a comment or headline. Oh well, she's yesterday's chip paper now and the focus of Tory watchers is on what her would-be replacements are saying and doing. And, interestingly, there's been a lot of movement going in to this weekend. First of all, the Torie... more »
Tweets For Today
Thousands of people take to the Hong Kong's streets in a last-ditch protest against 'evil' extradition law https://t.co/kxyWYv2mL2 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) June 9, 2019 Moldova's acting president Pavel Filip dissolves parliament and calls snap elections for September pic.twitter.com/fJAKAseYjq — TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) June 9, 2019 Midwest floods have impacted 6-10 million intended corn acreages and delayed shipments of crude oil. Insights via @CMEGroup pic.twitter.com/GrGdsViSw6 — TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) June 6, 2019 Pope Francis laments what he calls the... more »
ICYMI: Time For Summer Edition (6/9)
Summer break has arrived in my neck of the woods, which means the Board of Directors will no longer have me outnumbered!. In the meantime, here's some reading from the week. Remember-- sharing is how you amplify the voices that you think need to be heard. Bloggers and journalists can write all day, but we all depend on readers to help put us in front of our audience. *Robots Are Not Coming For Your Job-- Management Is * Great piece not directly about education, but a reminder that automation is not some sort of mysterious natural process. *Ohio Needs To Abandoned Failed High Stakes... more »
The New Dr. Goebbels
These days, we are awash in falsehoods. Social media have been a blessing. But they have also been a curse. Robin Sears writes: Someone leaked an email allegedly from a People’s Party of Canada organizer suggesting that non-white Canadians who join their nascent organization should be put on display in front of the camera, but never consulted about policy, “…as they are all liberals anyway.” It strains credulity, however, that any racialized Canadian would find the anti-immigrant, Islamophobic message of the Bernier blowhards attractive. So the message may have been fake, as the p... more »
Picture OF The Day
Visitors stand outside the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. © REUTERS / Valentyn Ogirenko *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Welcome to Exclusion Zone: Tourists Flock to Chernobyl Amid HBO Series' Success* (Sputnik).
Shome mishtake
What do you think? I’m starting to think that anyone who has ever given up smoking has no business carping about hypocrisy over peoples’ past mistakes. Mishtakes. (Since you ask, an impending consultation with a rapier-tongued obstetrician was the pivot that turned me into a non-smoker. Decades ago, that was, and I haven’t lit-up from then on. However, for years I was plagued with dreams that I had ‘caved’. These dreams were ‘real’, credible and devilish, as I definitely *hadn’t.*) Anyway, I understand that the BBC is rife with coke-sniffing. I thought that was common knowledge, bu... more »
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*The Weaponization of Feeling ‘Unsafe’* “I don’t feel safe,” says a Harvard student in a video. What threatens her? The dean of her Harvard dormitory, law professor Ronald Sullivan, agreed to be part of accused sexual harasser Harvey Weinstein’s legal defense team. Sullivan and his wife were deans of the dormitory for years, but no matter. Now the professor is apparently an evil threat. A group calling itself “Our Harvard Can Do Better” demanded Sullivan be removed from his dean job. Sullivan is black, but black activists joined the protest, too. On the videotape, one says, “... more »
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*Why Scientists Who Know Climate Change Isn’t Causing Extreme Weather Stay Quiet* This week in Vancouver, Prime Minister Trudeau said the federal carbon tax, a key pillar in his government’s climate policy, will help protect Canadians from extreme weather. “Extreme weather events are extraordinarily expensive for Canadians, our communities and our economy,” he said, citing the recent tornadoes in Ottawa and wildfires in Western Canada. “That’s why we need to act.” While members of the media may nod along to such claims, the evidence paints a different story. Roger Pielke Jr. is ... more »
Rio’s Version of the “London Eye” Begins to Shape the Dockside Area
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The 90-meters-high Ferris wheel, which will become a tourist attraction in Rio’s dockside area is starting to take shape. A large section of the metallic structure was assembled this week, and its size is drawing the attention of those passing through. The complete construction weighs 600 tonnes. […] The post Rio’s Version of the “London Eye” Begins to Shape the Dockside Area appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Myth of the “Saintly” Libertarian
Auguste Rodin's *The Thinker* Like most intellectuals, the libertarians have a contempt for the common folk. They believe that their libertarianism bestows on them some kind of “saintliness”. Their thinking, as reflected in their articles and books, is—I am a libertarian and so I am virtuous and correct; if you question my theories, then you must be ignorant or evil. The concerns that drive the political choices of normal human beings are “trivial” for the libertarians—their political writing is full of ideas that are monumental, majestic, and sensational. (The truth is that they ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin 'Tsunami bomb' tested off New Zealand coast Undersea cables -- Huawei's ace in the hole YouTube's purge of white supremacist videos also hits anti-racism channels Facial Recognition Software Wrongly Identifies 28 Lawmakers As Crime SuspectsMichael Bloomberg Promises $500 Million to Help End Coal Inside the secret messages that allegedly show how big drug companies plotted to increase the price of your medicines Fewer Than Half Of Violent Crimes Are Solved In America US just quietly challenged China on something Beijing promised to go to war over Judge Orders FBI To Un... more »
From the UK to Dubai: On the trail of the "fraud of the century"
How the "fraud of the century" emerged from the North West of England before conquering Europe
How Soon Before The Koch Brothers Are In A Position To Buy Cheri Bustos The Speakership?
A few weeks ago, I had dinner with an old friend, an author who had recently interviewed David Koch for a book he's working on. He told me the Koch brothers planned to support Democrats as well as Republicans this cycle. We went back and forth about that and then let it drift. Then, on Friday the news started filtering out that the Kochs are indeed looking to gain influence inside the Democratic Party, the way they have inside the Republican Party. The Kochs are willing to finance Democrats "in step with Koch policies?" Don't be deceived by the Koch affinity for DREAMers. That is... more »
Direct anthropic bound on the weak scale from supernovæ explosions – or how I learned to stop worrying and love the Higgs
Guest blog by Prof Alessandro Strumia, not only a famous misogynist but also a physicist ;-) I thank Luboš for hosting this post, where I present a strangelove-like idea that might be the long-sought explanation of the most puzzling aspect of the Standard Model (SM) of the Fundamental Interactions: the existence of two vastly different mass scales. The electro-weak Fermi scale (set by the Higgs mass, that controls the mass of all other elementary Standard Model particles) is 17 orders of magnitude smaller than the gravitational Planck scale (the mass above which any elementary parti... more »
New Report Says China’s Military Could Dominate by 2049
*David Axe* *Security, * That’s the sobering warning in a new report for the Center for a New American Security by former deputy defense secretary Robert Work and co-author Greg Grant. Chinese leaders have laid out a plan for deploying the world’s best-armed forces no later than 2049. If the United States is to prevent China from becoming the world’s leading military power, it needs a plan of its own. That’s the sobering warning in *a new report* for the Center for a New American Security by former deputy defense secretary Robert Work and co-author Greg Grant. Chinese leaders’ ... more »
DHS Doxxing: US Wants Social Media Details of Foreign Visitors
*INDUS NEWS* | 21WIRE editor Patrick Henningsen joins a panel to discuss how this new US policy will affect international travel.
Washington's "Tiananmen" Lies Begin to Fray
*June 9, 2019* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Washington and its allies across the Western World have been particularly eager in observing this year's anniversary of their version of the 1989 Tiananmen protests. It has become an opportunity to add political pressure atop economic pressure already being exerted on Beijing by Washington in its bid to encircle and contain China's rise. This pressure comes mainly through the Western media. But the monopoly the US once enjoyed over the flow of global information is coming to an end. The more attention the US tries to draw to certain events, ... more »
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