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When large numbers of students started failing, alarm bells began ringing for academics
More than 680 international students arrived at Murdoch University's Perth campus last year. Not long after, academics started noticing problems.
Early polling kicks off in Australia's biggest electorate
Casting a ballot is no easy task for many in the Government-held seat of Durack, which covers two-thirds of WA. But the problems for voters run a lot deeper than just their ability to get to a polling station.
Scott Morrison justifies preference deal with Palmer's United Australia Party
The Prime Minister defends a preference deal with the Senate hopeful, saying the options on the ticket are "pretty thin" and arguing the Queensland minerals magnate is less of a risk to the Australian economy than Labor.
Jacinda Ardern reveals her engagement involved security staff, some locals and a dog
New Zealand's Prime Minister reveals she was surprised when her long-time partner proposed to her over the Easter holidays and says she has no idea when the wedding will be.
China repeats calls for US to stay out of disputed South China sea
China says its navy warned US ships sailing near islands claimed by Beijing in the South China Sea to leave the area and that the US should stop such provocative acts.
Smith, Warner back for Australian XI in World Cup warm-up win over NZ
Australia edges New Zealand by a single wicket in the first of three World Cup warm-up games against New Zealand — but the focus is on returning stars Steve Smith and David Warner.
Climate Change: The Wrath of Cyclone Fani
Easy warning and evacuation systems worked as designed in India and Bangladesh, minimizing the death toll from the cyclone that struck Friday, the most severe in decades. But protecting property, infrastructure, and the ecosystem is another matter.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 6, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Baque de Samba @ Quiosque do Jamaica (Lagoa) – Enjoy some live samba on the shores of Rio’s famous Lagoa with Baque de Samba. Come hear Baque de Samba […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, May 6, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Vice President Says NY Mayor “Offends all of Brazil” by Criticizing Bolsonaro
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Vice President Hamilton Mourão said Saturday night that the Democratic mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, offended all of Brazil by criticizing President Jair Bolsonaro. On Friday, de Blasio celebrated the withdrawal of Bolsonaro to attend an event in the American city. On Twitter, […] The post Brazilian Vice President Says NY Mayor “Offends all of Brazil” by Criticizing Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Laughter and the love of friends . . . a great weekend!
Poet Hilaire Belloc wrote, in his "Dedicatory Ode": From quiet homes and first beginning, Out to the undiscovered ends, There's nothing worth the wear of winning, But laughter and the love of friends. This weekend renewed that sentiment for me, as more than a dozen friends from the blogosphere, our annual gathering at Blogorado, and other points of contact gathered to celebrate my newly-conferred US citizenship with me. They traveled from nearby and from hundreds of miles away, by road and by air, drawn only by the common desire to be together with our "tribe" once more and have a... more »
Indonesia, South Korea target to complete IK-CEPA talks this year
06-May-2019 Indonesia and South Korea aim to complete negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IK-CEPA) this year to boost bilateral trade and other economic relations.
The U.S. Navy Should Watch Out: China's Submarine Force Is On the Rise
*David Axe* *Security, * "Not only would China likely be able to deploy more submarines to the western Pacific than the United States, but the Chinese boats also might be better-suited than the American vessels are to operations in the region's shallow, crowded littoral zones." The Chinese navy is close to building up one of the world’s most powerful submarine fleet, according to the 2019 edition of the U.S. Defense Department’s *annual report on Chinese military developments*. The U.S. Navy is struggling to stay ahead. The People’s Liberation Army Navy is “the region’s largest ... more »
Wildlife officials seek to reel in troublesome Asian Carp
The Asian Carp was brought to the U.S. in the 60’s and 70’s to control weeds and parasites and improve water quality. But the fish has turned out to be more of a foe than friend to fishermen from the Great Lakes to the central and southern U.S. states. The post Wildlife officials seek to reel in troublesome Asian Carp appeared first on CFACT.
Messages
*A Message to Garcia* If you haven't ever read it, you should. Some of it may be apocryphal but be that as it may, there is something delightful about finding people who are willing to do difficult things without complaint. Now for the rest of the messages. *North Korea Sent a Message* On May 4, North Korea tested long-range rockets and a short-range ballistic missile. The extensive coverage of the events was calculated to ensure they caught the attention of the US, South Korea, Japan and the Allies. The missile launch was timed to be detected by a commercial imaging satellite. ... more »
Article retracted after critics say it has “racist ideological underpinnings”
A psychology journal has retracted a controversial article about mental ability in South African women after a petition calling on the publication to withdraw the paper generated more than 5,000 signatures. The paper, “Age- and education-related effects on cognitive functioning in Colored South African women,” was published in Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition in March. … Continue reading Article retracted after critics say it has “racist ideological underpinnings”
Musical Interlude: Cristian Castro, “Volver A Amar”
Cristian Castro, “Volver A Amar”
Students Sending Emails Asking Unusual Questions about Vaccines and Autism
Good morning. Recently, I have received emails from people claiming to be students, asking for "help with research". The topic is autism and/or vaccinations. A friend in my town's son was asked to write a point/counterpoint on vaccine choice -... more »
Facebook Mommy Group Says "Too Controversial!" to Invitation to Meet with Senator About Vaccine Bills
I know Paul Offit thinks educated, suburban (code word white, as if his being misogynistic isn't enough, he has to racial profile us) women are the backbone of the vaccine choice movement. We're uppity Whole Foods shopping naughty women who... more »
Italy – “Hasn’t snowed like this May for 70 years!!”
“Here in Italy it hasn’t snowed like this in May for 70 years !!” says reader. The snow began to fall over 150 meters in central-northern Italy in regions such as Emilia Romagna. In the late afternoon at Prignano sulla Secchia, at 557 m above sea level, on the Modena pre-Apennines, around 20 cm and ... Read moreItaly – “Hasn’t snowed like this May for 70 years!!” The post Italy – “Hasn’t snowed like this May for 70 years!!” appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record May snowfall in Switzerland
Breaks May snowfall record set more than 70 years ago. Also, unseasonal cold threatens vineyards and the strawberry crop. _____________ Parts of Switzerland saw record snowfall for the month of May overnight Saturday into Sunday, along with unseasonal cold. Although most of the snow fell in the central and eastern alpine regions, the most dramatic ... Read moreRecord May snowfall in Switzerland The post Record May snowfall in Switzerland appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How much has urbanisation affected United Kingdom temperatures?
By Paul Homewood A study was published a couple of months ago, concerning the effect of urbanisation on UK temperatures: ABSTRACT This study aims to estimate the affect of urbanisation on daily maximum and minimum temperatures in the United Kingdom. Urban fractions were calculated for 10 km × 10 km areas surrounding […]
What Ever Happened To Monbiot’s Global Meltdown?
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler Back in 1999, the Moonbat was warning us that the world was already collapsing around us thanks to climate change: Global warming means that flying across the Atlantic is now as unacceptable as child abuse By George Monbiot. Published in the Guardian 29th July 1999. […]
Full Documentary | The Cove
Flipper - her name being Kathy - basically committed suicide in his arms because of the stress of being in captivity. The post Full Documentary | The Cove appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
"Everything Is Awesome! 5/6/19"
*"Subway Closes More Than 1,000 Stores"* • *"Boon Times For Auction Houses As American Farmers Go Bankrupt"* - https://www.zerohedge.com/news/ • *"Inflated And Overpriced Retail Real Estate * *Turns Manhattan Into 'Wasteland'"* - https://www.zerohedge.com/news/ • *"The Glut Cometh"* "More than 4.2 million new cars are stacked up unsold as of this month – which is an alarming half-million more cars than were stacked up guess when?" - https://www.ericpetersautos.com/ • *"Almost Half Of College Students Are Going Hungry: Survey"* *What's a "poverty nap"? * - https://www.zerohedge.com/news/ ... more »
Boys Go to Baghdad. Men Go to Tehran.
The US now seeks to shut down Iranian exports to zero. Will Iran respond by closing the Strait of Hormuz?
Oil companies fund climate alarmism (Is this why the price of gas is climbing?)
“Climate alarmists often accuse skeptics, like myself and independent groups like the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow and Heartland Institute, of being in the pay of Big Oil. This is completely false – the Big Lie repeated so often that … Continue reading →
'Colourful' Paul Keating's 'nutters' comments dominate federal election campaign
Bill Shorten distances himself from the former Labor PM on a day when he and Scott Morrison spend hours debating a debate.
Spending continues as cash-strapped NT prepares for budget
The Territory Government will tomorrow hand down its first budget since revealing a financial crisis in December that an independent audit found was caused in part by unchecked spending over successive governments and little accountability over how taxpayers' dollars were spent.
Sari Club land owners agree to sell Bali bombing site, but compo demand could hold things up
The owners of the Sari Club site, which has remained vacant since the deadly 2002 Bali bombings, agree to sell the land to make way for a memorial park — but it's not a done deal yet.
Game of Thrones just answered the 'what's next' question
With the first of three movie-length episodes to close out the series, Game of Thrones set up the final conflict to come. Join your Westerosi correspondents as they take stock. *SPOILER WARNING.*
More charges possible for alleged 'Mother of Satan' explosive maker, court hears
Prosecutors flag the potential for further charges to be laid against a South Australian man accused of possessing and manufacturing explosives that were found in his garden shed.
Russian Air Force swarms northwestern Syria amid ongoing Syrian Army offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force has unleashed a massive assault across northwestern Syria this morning, targeting several areas under the control of the militants in Hama, Aleppo, and Idlib. According to a military source in the government stronghold of Mhardeh, the Russian Air Force began their aerial bombardment of northwestern Syria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army scores first major advance along Hama-Idlib axis as militants fall back
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:55 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s long-awaited offensive in northwestern Syria is underway, with several units storming the militant defenses around the Hama-Idlib axis. According to a report from the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army has captured two towns from the militants after overrunning their positions in northern Hama this morning. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army begins long-awaited offensive in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) began their long-awaited offensive in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian Arab Army stormed several points under the control of Jaysh Al-Izza and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham near the Abu Dhuhour Crossing in southern Idlib. Despite […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Guaido considers foreign military intervention in Venezuela
In an interview with the BBC, self-proclaimed Venezuelan leader Juan Guaido stated that it is “responsible to evaluate” the possibility of international intervention when he was asked if he would welcome US military intervention. “I, as the president in charge of the national parliament, will evaluate all options if necessary”, he told the British broadcaster. He also welcomed US support, branding […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
41 people killed in plane crash at Moscow Airport
Forty-one people died in the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane crash at Sheremetyevo Airport, Yelena Markovskaya, spokesperson for the Moscow interregional transport investigation department of the Russian Investigative Committee, told reporters. “Forty-one people died,” she said. In total 78 people were onboard, 37 of them survived, including four crew members. According to Markovskaya, 28 passengers are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US guided-missle destroyers enter disputed South China Sea in clear warning to Chinese gov’t
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Trump administration upped the ante in the South China Sea on Monday morning as two U.S. destroyers reportedly entered the disputed territorial waters in a bid to send a message to the government in Beijing. The South China Sea is one of a growing number of flashpoints in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran was preparing to attack US forces in the Middle East: official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The U.S. made the decision to deploy an aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf on Monday morning to protect their forces from a potential Iranian attack, a defense official told the Associated Press. According to the AP report, the reason for the deployment of the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
World War II Truth: Lend-Lease Saved Countless Lives — But Didn't Beat Nazi Germany
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * The story is more complex. *But it’s unlikely the aid turned the war entirely in the Soviet Union’s favor, as the German military was overstretched even during the 1941 invasion. That vulnerability was exposed terribly during the Red Army’s 1941–1942 Moscow counter-offensive — and it’s unlikely Germany would have won the war even if it had captured Moscow. And that was when Lend-Lease was just beginning.* Around 80 percent of the more than five million German military deaths in World War II occurred on the Eastern Front. This terrible conflict with the... more »
How China Could Solve the South China Sea Issue: Sink 2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Say that again? *Now comes Admiral Lou, who represents what seems to be a growing Chinese belief that America is too weak to fight. The Chinese are certainly not the first: the Germans and Japanese thought the same in 1941 (perhaps China should remember that the Japanese thought the Chinese were weaklings in the 1930s).* Admiral Lou Yuan is China’s Curtis LeMay. *(This first appeared back in January of this year.)* LeMay, the U.S. Air Force general who torched Japanese cities and later headed Strategic Air Command, was notorious for his bellicosity.... more »
Guaidó Does Not Rule out Approval of Military Action in Venezuela
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Juan Guaidó, Venezuela’s interim president appointed by parliament, said that the country’s National Assembly would “probably” study the possibility of U.S. military intervention in his country and, “if necessary,” would even approve it. “Dear friend, Ambassador John Bolton, thank you for all the help you have given […] The post Guaidó Does Not Rule out Approval of Military Action in Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Governor Joins Police on Operation From the Air
By C.H. Gardiner RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A helicopter ride from Rio de Janeiro to the resort town of Angra dos Reis used to be typical for rich and famous Cariocas escaping the city to beachfront villas. But this Saturday Rio’s Governor Wilson Witzel flew the same route in the Civil Police’s armored helicopter […] The post Rio’s Governor Joins Police on Operation From the Air appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Justice Approved Cultivation of Marijuana for Medical use
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In recent months, two more patients have obtained preventive Habeas Corpus for the cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes in the courts in Rio de Janeiro, without the risk of being arrested by the police or suffering any kind of legal harassment, says G1 in […] The post Brazilian Justice Approved Cultivation of Marijuana for Medical use appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ninety Percent of Countries Will Grow More Than Brazil in the Decade, Study Shows
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – At the end of this decade, the Brazilian economy should reap another disappointing result: of the 191 countries monitored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), 90 percent will register an average growth better than that of Brazil between 2011 and 2020. The figures are part […] The post Ninety Percent of Countries Will Grow More Than Brazil in the Decade, Study Shows appeared first on The Rio Times.
Number of Airlines Able to Operate Scheduled Flights Halves in Eight Years
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In 2010, Brazil had 23 companies in this sector, including those operating commercial passenger transport, such as Gol and Latam, and those that transport cargo. At the end of 2018, there were 12. The sector may shrink even more if the end of operations in […] The post Number of Airlines Able to Operate Scheduled Flights Halves in Eight Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police Detain two Men and Seize About 120,000 Ecstasy Pills
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A joint action of the Military and Federal Police seized about 120 thousand tablets of ecstasy, which were being carried in a truck in Anápolis, in the state of Goiás. Two men were arrested. The seizure occurred on the night of Friday (3rd) and, according to the […] The post Police Detain two Men and Seize About 120,000 Ecstasy Pills appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Brazil, the Survival Rate of Women With Breast Cancer Increases
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – What was once a harsh sentence in the doctor’s office is taking on the form of a disease that can be faced with more and more hope each day. The research of the hospital of São Paulo A.C. Camargo followed more than five thousand women in different […] The post In Brazil, the Survival Rate of Women With Breast Cancer Increases appeared first on The Rio Times.
Police Seize More Than Three Tons of Explosive Material
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The police seized more than three tons of explosive material, in addition to equipment that assists in the manufacture of explosives in Acarape, in the interior of Ceará, this Saturday (4th). There were no more details about the seizure. About five tons of explosives were seized in […] The post Police Seize More Than Three Tons of Explosive Material appeared first on The Rio Times.
Search for Brumadinho’s Victims Reaches its 100th Day
By Xiu Ying, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The search for victims of the tragedy of Brumadinho, in the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, reached its 100th day this Saturday (4th). According to the latest Civil Defense report, 235 deaths have been confirmed and 35 people are still missing. According to Fire Department […] The post Search for Brumadinho’s Victims Reaches its 100th Day appeared first on The Rio Times.
Digital Life: Pay TV and Digital are Fastest Growing Channels for Media Investment
By Richard Mann, Contributing Reporter This is the first series of infographics on Digital Life in Brazil. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian consumer is ready for digital disruption. In many ways, it has already begun. More than two out of three Brazilians have access to smartphones and the internet Brazilians spend more than […] The post Digital Life: Pay TV and Digital are Fastest Growing Channels for Media Investment appeared first on The Rio Times.
After Noor Conviction, NY Times’ Eligon Shows Strange New Concern For Cop Rights
By Clay Waters ~ New York Times reporter John Eligon, after years of criticizing police in the aftermath of racially charged shootings, is suddenly concerned about police being unfairly treated. He led off Saturday’s National section page with “Black Officer, White Victim and Rare Murder Conviction,” on the verdict of third-degree murder a Minneapolis jury […]
De-Platforming Free Speech
Facebook has banned several prominent voices under its convenient “hate speech” rubric. ~ Nate Jackson ~ Facebook is at it again, de-platforming several people the social-media thought police have dubbed “dangerous individuals and organizations.” And the Leftmedia is at it again, too, conflating bigotry, racism, and conspiracy theories with the Right. First, the main […]
Melting Permafrost ‘Crisis’ Debunked By Historical Record
From the team at CFACT ~ Climate alarmists are resuscitating an old scare, claiming melting permafrost caused by modest global warming will accelerate the warming, thus creating rapid and runaway global warming. Objective historical data, however, conclusively debunk the scare. An article in the April 30 edition of Nature claims, “Permafrost collapse is accelerating carbon […]
Shed 26's Grand Design potential to be 'swept away' in Port Adelaide
Protesters vow to turn up at Port Adelaide in a last-ditch attempt to stop bulldozers destroying a much-loved relic of maritime history in Shed 26, while a nine-storey building is considered for Shed One.
University denies international students are 'cash cows', announces review after Four Corners report
The University of Tasmania says a team of senior staff will oversee admissions while an external review into international recruitment is undertaken, after the institution was named in a Four Corners program alleging universities have been waiving their own English standards.
Fact Check Zombie: Josh Frydenberg repeats misleading claim on franking credits
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is the latest member of the Coalition to make a misleading claim on franking credits and lower incomes, RMIT ABC Fact Check found.
Boeing knew about 737 MAX problems months before 2018 Lion Air crash, but didn't tell FAA
Within months of the 737's debut in 2017, Boeing says its engineers realised a safety alert in the model's cockpit only worked when airlines also bought a separate, optional feature.
Morrison's mystery cabinet has more spots up for grabs than Shorten's
We know a good deal more about how a Shorten government ministry would look than the shape of a re-elected Morrison Government, writes Michelle Grattan.
Show of strength from the union movement ahead of the federal election
About 40,000 people rally at an annual Labour Day march in Brisbane, in a union show of strength ahead of the federal election.
'Not spectacular': Here's what the polls have in store for the Greens
When Richard Di Natale was asked at the National Press Club last week about the party's stalling electoral prospects, he struggled to articulate a reason, writes Narelle Miragliotta.
Woman charged with animal cruelty offences after police find phones with videos of torture on them
Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Well, Sarah Huckabee Sanders is all set for Halloween, but isn't she always? I don't mean that in a cruel sense. It's more of an awe thing. But, here she is in tonight's meme, dressed as the redacted Mueller report. It's even "better" than that 1947 table cloth thing she sometimes wears. Who knew wearing Jail Jammies at the White House was a thing, but, it is damn appropriate! I don't know who dresses her but that person should get some sort of Emmy Award when the prizes for this way too long running TV series are handed out. Why is it that everyone in the Trump adminis... more »
Why Social Democracy is Failing Europe
Social democracy is failing because there is no protocol available to actually make it work as an economic system. It promises an outcome that no leadership is able to deliver. It attempts all this in competition with the steadily growing corporate sector which in fact does perform. I do propose the tweak that formally makes poverty impossible, but that also continues the general liberation of the corporate sector and actively breaks up monopoly practice established by large corporations. These become communist surrogates and need to be continuously credit challenged as la...more »
Want to Fall Asleep Faster? Military Pilots Use This Hack to Sleep Anywhere in 2 Minutes or Less
This is a useful piece and tightens up my own practice as well. Everyone should practice this protocol as a matter of course. It allowx you to take charge of your sleep cycle. It also preps you for the practice of meditation which also leads to stress management. all this allows for superior general performance. all good . *Want to Fall Asleep Faster? Military Pilots Use This Hack to Sleep Anywhere in 2 Minutes or Less* *If it works for people in combat zones, it'll work for you.* *By Melanie CurtinWriter, activist@melaniebcurtin* *https://www.inc.com/melanie-curtin/want-t... more »
NWO: Globalists Want To ANNIHILATE 90% Of The Human Race
It is utterly absurd that a group of influence peddlers actually think this way. It is all horribly wrong. Yet these are essentially stupid people echoing dreams of power passed down to them by their elite families. It is the olde aristocracy who somehow believe that they are separate Yet somewhere out there real money is been spent to push this MEME. I too have heard folk take this position. That is why i have covered this here on my blog. Understand that we can sustainably support at least 100 billion on the land and another trillion upon the Ocean. Then we develop underg... more »
2 Potent Ways to Kill Fat Cells and Lose Fat Fast
For most of us there is too much here. What is beneficial though is that we start our day with a cup something such as cold green tea to save a lot of fussing. Then run this warm - cold shower protocol for ten cycles. Then go at it. Recall that you have woken up in a fasted mode. I actually do not break my fast until the evening. all good. The key point is that this actually stimulates the hard elimination of fat cells themselves or at least that is the claim. It will certainly focus your mind as well... *2 Potent Ways to Kill Fat Cells and Lose Fat Fast* *Here ar... more »
New Projection: World Population Will Level off, Then Fall Forever
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Here’s why scientists think discovering #aliens is imminent.
https://www.businessinsider.com/heres-why-scientists-think-discovering-aliens-is-imminent-2019-4?IR=T
#Marijuana #Tampons Are Here To Save You From Period Cramps.
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Enhanced Environmental Sound Classification with a CNN
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Adjuvant Pelvic Radiation Therapy vs Vaginal #Brachytherapy Plus Chemotherapy in Endometrial Cancer.
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Nazi flag with Ukrainian Army
It has long been evident that the Ukrainian Army is loaded with Nazi death squads. This video clearly reveals how US-NATO backed Army units now deployed in eastern Ukraine (near the Russian border) indeed include Nazis. These Ukrainian Army units shell civilian homes, schools, day care centers, airports, rail stations, water treatment plants and more in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine. The US arms, trains and directs these Ukrainian Army units. While in Russia on this trip we've repeatedly heard their deep concern about the growing Nazi-fication of the Ukrainian government ... more »
Antitrust in American History: Law, Institutions, and Economic Performance
The Chicago School’s weakening of antitrust law hurt the economy
All of the Reasons Why the AR-500 Is One Monster of a Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Secyruty, * It can take on anything. *Used by SWAT and other tactical teams to stop vehicles, the AR-500 would likely only fire a handful of shots for a narrow purpose. Given that the rifle already weighs ten pounds and five rounds of .500 S&W can weigh up to half a pound, ammunition weight becomes an issue.* The endless adaptive nature of the AR-15 rifle platform has made it one of the most modifiable weapons in history. From buttstocks to barrels, the rifle can be customized in a variety of ways to improve power, functionality and appearance. *(This first ap... more »
Fight Stealth, Die Fast: Why F-22s and F-35s Dominate the Sky
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And for years to come. *“Mixing stealthy aircraft with conventional aircraft, deception, air defense suppression, and electronic jamming will complicate an enemy’s defensive problem set by an order of magnitude,” the paper writes.* Despite the loud and fast-growing chorus of analysts, critics and weapons developers who continue to raise the question as to whether stealth technology may slowly be becoming obsolete, some senior weapons developers are citing some ways current and emerging stealth platforms will - for years to come - remain very difficult... more »
US taxpayer owns the internet, how did Zuckerberg get it?
by Alex Bruce As you may have heard by now, several personalities, including Alex Jones, Paul Joseph Watson, Laura Loomer, Gavin McGinnes, Milo Yannopoulos and Louis Farrakhan were permanently de-platformed by Facebook on Thursday, with the most heavily-sanctioned entity being Alex Jones’ Infowars, which had already been de-platformed last year. Like the others, Paul Joseph […]
Mythology
This was a Facebook post by a friend of mine. He graciously gave me permission to share it. I recently had a discussion with a dear friend, who had posted a quote from JFK as food for thought. I’m going to repost the quote and my response here, as I think it’s a good place to start a discussion. “As every past generation has had to disenthrall itself from an inheritance of truisms and stereotypes, so in our own time we must move on from the reassuring repetition of stale phrases to a new, difficult, but essential confrontation with reality. … Continue reading →
Disproportionate Sentences: Julian Assange, Bail, And Extradition
Should journalism ever have a deity worth His, Her or Its salt, looking down upon the recent proceedings against Julian Assange will provide endless choking fits of confusion and dismay. The prosecution continues in the twisted logic that engaging a source to disclose something secret while also protecting anonymity is […]
how bees are doing in US
Enlarge this image Bret Adee, a third-generation beekeeper who owns one of the largest beekeeping companies in the U.S., lost half of his hives — about 50,000 — over the winter. He pops the lid on one of the hives to show off the colony inside. Greta Mart/KCBXFor decades Adee says if he lost 5 percent he really got nervous. Now a 40 percent loss every few years is more common, he says. But this many lost hives across the country is concerning. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/02/18/694301239/massive-loss-of-thousands-of-hives-afflicts-orchard-growers-and-beekeepers ............ more »
A Gatekeeper of Knowledge
A Assyrian teacher writes on the blackboard during an Assyrian language class in Baghdad November 20, 2012. ( Saad Shalash/Reuters)Language is the gatekeeper of knowledge.
The Thirty-Year Genocide: Turkey's Destruction of Its Christian Minorities
The Thirty-Year Genocide: Turkey's Destruction of Its Christian Minorities, 1894-1924 by Benny Morris and Dror Ze'evi is a reappraisal of the giant massacres perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire, and then the Turkish Republic, against their Christian minorities.
Danger to the Survival of Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict
A relief depicting Ashurbanipal, the last emperor of the Assyrian empire, hunting a lion. ( British Museum)If the lamassu were to be asked where it wanted to go, what would it say? The man asking the question is British Museum director Hartwig Fischer.
Carrier strike group going to Middle East in 'clear and unmistakable' message of US force
The United States deploys a carrier strike group to the Middle East in response to troubling "indications and warnings" from Iran, with security advisor John Bolton saying it will show the US will retaliate with "unrelenting force" to any attack.
New penalties announced for drunk, drugged drivers in NSW
Drivers in NSW who test positive for alcohol or drugs could now face an automatic licence suspension, but marijuana advocates and a lawyer say the crackdown unfairly targets country cannabis users.
Rush was awarded $850,000 in damages. Now the Telegraph claims the judge appeared biased
The Daily Telegraph files an appeal against the decision in a high-profile defamation case brought against it by Geoffrey Rush, claiming the Federal Court judge who ruled in favour of the Oscar-winner could have appeared biased.
Chevron confirms $360 million high-rise headquarters for Perth's Elizabeth Quay
Oil and gas giant Chevron has finally committed to building its new Perth headquarters after years of delays, but planners concede it will be at least five years until the waterfront precinct is fully developed.
'One-in-a-million' image captures North Korean missile launch from space
The spectacular and rare image shows the launch site just moments after the rocket was fired from a known site on the coast of the rogue state over the weekend.
Westpac and ASIC fight over responsible lending after court rejects $35m deal
In case that could have major ramifications for the home lending market, ASIC alleges Westpac breached responsible lending laws 261,987 times over a three-year period.
U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier To The Middle East Over Intelligence Concerns That Iran Is Planning To Attack U.S. Forces
*Daily Mail/AP:* *John Bolton says the US is deploying an aircraft carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East as a warning to Iran over possible planned attack on American forces* * US will deploy a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle East * Move aims to send a clear message to Iran that any attack on U.S. interests or its allies will be met with 'unrelenting force,' U.S. national security adviser said * Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, Bolton said the decision was 'in response to a number of troubling and escalatory indicati... more »
Oroville Dam Imminent Failure -- Again?
Ever since the near failure of the Oroville dam and reservoir complex (in California) a couple of years ago, I have been keeping occasional tabs on the ongoing repair, remediation and construction work that is underway at the site. Until recently I blithely assumed that all was well, and things were being built back better than ever. But the last couple of months, as the water level in Lake Oroville has edged higher and higher, I have begun to have misgivings. To begin with, I have noticed that the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Kiewit, the large, well-known eng... more »
Food Safety Summit Opens Today in Chicagoland’s ‘food cluster’
CHICAGO — The 21st annual Food Safety Summit with Trade Show and Conference, begins today at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The May 6-9 events are technically occurring in Rosemont, a Chicagoland municipality that wraps around the terminals at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Food Safety Summit moved from Baltimore to Chicagoland four years... Continue Reading
In-house pathogen testing reduces time and cost resource
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a series on food safety costs for businesses. The series is sponsored by CERTUS Food Safety. This piece explores the question: Are hidden costs eating away business profits? When analyzing the cost required to run a profitable food processing facility, expenses like staff, equipment, and facility maintenance tend to... Continue Reading
Walmart hires Land O’ Lakes executive for global food safety post
Walmart has a new vice president for global food safety compliance. Sara Mortimore officially begins the duties of the position May 13, taking over where Frank Yiannas left off when he moved to public service with the FDA. Mortimore joins Walmart’s top management after having been vice president of product safety, quality and regulatory affairs... Continue Reading
Kentucky farm warned for unsafe drug residue in slaughtered cow
In an April 11 warning letter to owner James Darren Hudson, the FDA described violations observed during inspection visits on Feb. 5, 13, and 14 at the James D. Hudson Livestock operation in Caneyville, KY. Investigators found that the firm holds animals under conditions that are so inadequate that medicated animals bearing potentially harmful drug residues are likely to enter the human food supply.... Continue Reading
Canada again expands recall of pea shoots because of Listeria
For the second time since April 19 the Canadian government has posted an expansion of a recall of raw pea shoots from Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. The recalls all report positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes. It can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria monocytogenes for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. Public... Continue Reading
41 Killed In Moscow Air Crash
*Daily Mail*: *Horrific plane fireball kills 41 including at least two children as Russian Sukhoi Superjet with 78 on board crash lands and explodes in Moscow* * Passengers were seen fleeing from the Sukhoi Superjet at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow, Russia, Sunday * The plane made an emergency landing after a fire on board soon after takeoff to the Arctic city of Murmansk * Flames were seen from the rear of the Russian national carrier Aeroflot aircraft with a reported 78 on board * Two children among those confirmed dead following the inferno, the Russian Investigative Committe... more »
Liberal Georgina Downer now says minimum wage 'about right'
The Coalition's candidate for the marginal South Australian seat of Mayo moderates her previous position that the minimum wage and penalty rates should be abolished.
Australian shares and dollar hit by Trump's latest China tariff threat
The Australian dollar and share market are both being hit by US President Donald Trump's latest threat to reignite the trade war with China by increasing tariffs on $750 billion worth of Chinese exports.
Is GetUp favouring Rob Oakeshott's election campaign?
The NSW Mid North Coast electorate is one of 29 where GetUp volunteers will be active on polling day, handing out how-to-vote-guides which favour independent candidate Mr Oakeshott.
'We've never seen this before': Flu cases in NSW up 300 per cent
More than 10,000 people from New South Wales have been diagnosed with influenza so far this year — almost three times more than the same period last year.
Phelps lashes racist emails falsely claiming she is ineligible to be elected
Wentworth MP Dr Kerryn Phelps refers racist emails falsely claiming she is ineligible to stand at the federal election because she is a dual citizen and "trying to avoid jail" to the Australian Federal Police.
Sick of being a casual? Here's how you could benefit from this election
Both Labor and the Coalition have pledged to create more jobs if elected in May. But another key issue for casual workers at this election is casual conversion, or the right to ask your employer for permanent work.
Man arrested over Port Phillip Bay skindiver's death released without charge
A Melbourne man arrested over the death of a skindiver in Port Phillip Bay on Sunday is released without charge, as police continue their investigation into the death.
Morrison says Labor should 'disown' Keating after comments about spy chief 'nutters'
Bill Shorten says he does not share former Labor prime minister Paul Keating's views that Australia's spy chiefs are "nutters" who should be sacked to help improve relations with China.
Zero hour approaches as Syrian Army troops prepare to launch first offensive of the year
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – Zero hour is approaching the northwestern region of Syria as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies prepare to storm several areas along the southern part of the demilitarized zone. Speaking from the front-lines in northern Hama, a Syrian Army source told Al-Masdar last night that the military has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Jihadist rebels attempt to attack Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 A.M.) – The Russian military activated their air defense sirens at the Hmeimim Airbase this morning after several militant attack drones approached the installation’s northeastern perimeter. According to a report from the coastal governorate of Tartous, the militant drones were successfully intercepted by the Russian air defenses before they could drop any […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
War drums: US deploys warship near Iranian waters to send message
US national security adviser John Bolton said on Sunday that the United States is deploying a carrier strike group and a bomber task force to the Middle Eastern region to send a clear message to Iran that any attack on Washington’s interests or its allies will be met with an “unrelenting force”. John Bolton also stressed that Washington is not seeking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-05-04
This is a summary of 10 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Hama, Turkey, Venezuela, Aleppo, Maduro, Palestinian Child Killed, Rocket Fire, Palestinian Killed, North_Korea, Trump, Japan, US. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, Turkey, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
John Lott’s Latest Study Refutes Claims That Schools With Armed Teachers Are Dangerous
[image: john-lott-s-latest-study-refutes-claims-that-schools-with-armed-teachers-are-dangerous] John Lott couldn't find a single instance of a shooting on a school campus where teachers and staff were permitted to carry concealed, going all the way back to 2000.
May 6th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #837
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday May 6th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
6th Generation Fighters Are Coming (And Everything Else Will Be Obsolete)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Here is all we can tell you about it. *In October 2016, two FA-18 Super Hornet deployed 103 Perdix drones in a test over China Lake (you can watch the video here). Animated by an AI hivemind, the drones swarmed down like a cloud of locusts over a designated target point. Kamikaze drones have already been used in action, and it is easy to see how relatively small and cheap drones could become a particularly terrifying weapon.* The American development and deployment of Fifth-Generation stealth aircraft like the F-35 Lightning is one of the central... more »
President Trump Vows To Raise Tariffs On Chinese Goods Escalating Trade War
....of additional goods sent to us by China remain untaxed, but will be shortly, at a rate of 25%. The Tariffs paid to the USA have had little impact on product cost, mostly borne by China. The Trade Deal with China continues, but too slowly, as they attempt to renegotiate. No! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2019 *CNBC: **Trump says tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods will increase to 25%, blames slow progress in trade talks* * In addition, Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on an additional $325 billion of Chinese goods “shortly.” * The president said that ... more »
Better Off Today Than You Were When Trump Slithered Into The Oval Office?
2020 will be a referendum on Trump, just as 2018 was. We could wind up with the most transformative president since FDR or we could wind up with just another in a long line of utterly mediocre presidents. I think any of the credible Democratic contenders would beat Trump, although Biden is the most iffy, possibly the perfect foil for Trump's brand of vile political engagement. Republicans will try downplaying Trump's personal characteristics, which most Americans find utterly abhorrent, and do their best to persuade voters that: 1- the economy is great; and 2- Trump and the GOP ... more »
How Much Does Russia Really Spend On Defense?
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu provided details of Russia's latest snap exercise at the National Defence Control Centre in Moscow on 16 March Source: Russian MoD *Michael Kofman, Dewfense News:* *Russian defense spending is much larger, and more sustainable than it seems* The United States has a basic problem: Devising a strategy toward great power adversaries necessitates having some reasonable estimate of their economic and military power. We do not do this especially well. Ask yourself: Do we really know how much our adversaries spend on their military, and what they a... more »
Japanese photos of the late nineteenth-century: Ogawa Kazumasa and lovely flowers
Japanese photos of the late nineteenth-century: Ogawa Kazumasa and lovely flowers Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929) was born during the final period of the Edo era in Japan. Hence, the modernizing dynamics that followed during the Meiji period that began in 1868 impacted greatly on Kazumasa. This includes learning photography techniques […]
Art of Japan and poetry: The last throes before the ghost of time
The last throes before the ghost of time for Judy Doggett Walker Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times A lifetime of friendship becomes distant. Moments of confusion grow from minutes to days. Loved ones often erased. The river once flowed and reached my heart. Now the flow is lost. Art hangs on many walls, like […]
TIME ( and SI ) They Are A Changin’
Grab your barfbags . Here is the cover of Slime Fagazine’s May 13th issue….. The Time article relates to giddy readers how the happy couple divide the chores : Chasten handles the dogs, the shopping, the cooking. Pete does the dishes, laundry and garbage. Chasten hates taking the bin out to the curb. Pete hates the way Chasten folds T-shirts. Chasten gets grumpy when they go too long without food, and Pete doesn’t get it. “You’re like, ‘Oh, here, I packed a bag of almonds and a thing of beef jerky,’” Chasten says. “I hate nuts, and he eats nuts all … Continue reading →
13 Seconds, 13 Casualties
Remember when scenes such as these were common, when righteous indignation was in the majority? Are you even old enough? I am. This was the scene 49 years ago today at Charlottesville on May 5, 1970, the day after the Kent State Massacre. The students in Charlottesville staged a strike in solidarity with their brethren in Kent State, especially the four students who were killed when National Guard troops indiscriminately fired into a large crowd of protesters. The Kent State Massacre would instantly achieve fame and efficacy equal to that of the Boston Massacre that ha... more »
Check Out the FN-FAL Rifle (NATO Loved This Gun)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Some history. *The FAL rifle is not a perfect infantry weapon, but it is by far the most successful of the Cold War-era 7.62mm NATO military rifles. Admittedly, it is heavy and long, making it cumbersome in close quarters. But it is a reliable rifle, and its powerful cartridge can penetrate tree trunks, brick walls, and most modern body armor at close ranges. Given its widespread use on every continent, the FAL will undoubtedly be seen in action for decades to come.* British Corporal Steven Newland crept through the inky darkness toward an... more »
Should Artificial Intelligence Play An Important Role In Nuclear Weapons Command And Control Decisions?
Photo By: NORAD and USNORTHCOM Public Affairs *Jaganath Sankaran, War On The Rocks*: *A Different Use for Artificial Intelligence in Nuclear Weapons Command and Control* Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to change the way the United States and other nations operate their nuclear command and control. For instance, a recent RAND report surveyed AI and nuclear security experts and notes that “AI is expected to become more widely used in aids to decisionmaking” in command-and-control platforms. The report also indicated the possibility that narrow AI could in the future act as a... more »
Woman charged with animal cruelty offences after police find phones with videos of torture on them
Brenda Marney, 73, is charged with animal cruelty offences after a mutilated magpie is found at her home on the NSW mid-north coast — police believe she lures animals with food before capturing and torturing them.
Menindee gets a boost with $5 million to repopulate native fish numbers
The Federal Government announces it will stump up the funds in a bid to replenish native fish populations that were decimated during the summer fish kills.
Body found in suitcase in toxic lake believed to be serial killer's fifth victim
Police in Cyprus find a body believed to be that of a fifth victim — a child — of a suspected serial killer who preyed on foreign women for almost three years without detection.
'Hit-and-run on the water': Police search for skipper of boat that killed diver
A Coast Guard official says it's likely the boat skipper who did not stop after fatally striking a diver on Port Phillip Bay would have known they had hit the man.
Sydney drug 'queenpin' jailed for 40 years over 'brutal, callous' murders
Dung Thi Ngo and her associate Kevin Ly will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars for the 2013 murders of a drug cook and his girlfriend, one of whom was strangled to death with a rope.
'That's not the way I've run a football club': Scunthorpe apologises after 'unsporting' goal
Scunthorpe United has apologised for scoring an 'unsporting' goal against Plymouth Argyle, but unlike Leeds United did not allow their opponents to score unopposed.
Elephant Man's unmarked grave 'found' in London cemetery
An author who has researched the life of Joseph Merrick claims to have found the grave where the The Elephant Man's soft tissue remains are buried.
Netanyahu Vows More ‘Massive Strikes’ in Response to Gaza Rockets
Netanyahu Vows More ‘Massive Strikes’ in Response to Gaza Rockets by https://www.france24.com/en/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he had ordered the military to launch further strikes on Gaza Strip militants in response to rocket fire from the territory, as an escalation entered its second day.“I instructed the (military) this morning to continue its …
Oxford University Professor Claims Aliens Are Already Breeding with Humans on Earth
Not “Aliens” but Fallen Angels ie. the sons of God. Genesis 6:1-4 (NKJV) The Wickedness and Judgment of Man 6 Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 2 that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they …
The ‘Deal of the Century’: Two Con Men’s Job
The ‘Deal of the Century’: Two Con Men’s Job by Elias Samo, May 5, 2019, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ Yes, you can ‘judge a book by its cover’, especially if the ‘book’ is the ‘Deal of the Century’ and the ‘cover’ lauds two con men, Trump and Netanyahu. Furthermore, when two con men are involved, ‘Deal of the …
Dow Futures Plunge 500 Points Amid Trump Trade Threat Turmoil
Dow Futures Plunge 500 Points Amid Trump Trade Threat Turmoil by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update: Futures markets have just opened and Dow Futures are down 500 points… read more. end
New Revelations into FBI Spying on Trump Campaign
RT America Published on May 4, 2019 Former campaign aide to US President Donald Trump, George Papadopoulos, alleges a woman he chatted with at a bar in London was an FBI informant, as the DOJ inspector general is looking into the Bureau’s conduct during the 2016 US presidential campaign. Investigative journalist Ben Swann discusses what …
Boeing’s Test Pilots May Have Missed Key Information
RT America Published on May 4, 2019 Boeing’s own test pilots seemed to have lacked knowledge on key details of the 737 Max’s flight control system. RT’s Ashlee Banks gives us the latest. end
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