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He Who Fu*ks Nuns Will Later Join The Church... Beto's #1 Band Is The Clash
A few weeks ago a media outlet in London used a few seconds of an interview I did with Paul Simenon of The Clash and I got a $260 or so royalty payment. I donated it to the Bernie Sanders campaign. It makes me sad that Beto's not running for the Texas Senate seat in 2020. If he changes his mind and does I'll send him the same amount. Beto's got musical taste and last week, in San Francisco, he was interviewed for the *It's All Political* podcast. He told them that in 1979 someone gave him *London Calling* and "it absolutely changed my life." He still uses "Clapdown" as the song ... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 14, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Bud Basement RJ @ Sacadura 154 (Saúde) – Get ready to enjoy a super night of football, beer, music and gastronomy with Bud Basement RJ. Not only will you […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, June 14, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Iranian military seen removing mine from tanker in new vision, US says
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The US military releases a video it says depicts members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard taking an unexploded mine from the side of an oil tanker at the centre of escalating tensions in the Gul of Oman.
Jury fails to reach verdict in Duntroon graduate's rape trial
An ACT Supreme Court jury is unable to deliver a unanimous decision about a Fijian military officer charged with raping a fellow cadet when he was attending the Royal Military College at Duntroon.
Sudan's military claims to have thwarted coup attempts amid crackdown
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Sudan's military rulers say they have thwarted several coup attempts and that some officers have been arrested over the deadly dispersal of protesters at a sit-in in Khartoum earlier this month.
Van engine gets too hot to handle, stranding male strippers in the outback
For the second year running, a male performance team from Sydney becomes stranded in the desert due to car troubles en route to the Top End.
Medicinal cannabis trial offers hope to young veteran with crippling PTSD
Veteran Brad Schafer, 25, has signed up to a new national medicinal cannabis trial hoping it'll be a "light at the end of the tunnel" for his crippling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Russian poker player dies in suspected electric shock accident
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Liliya 'liay5' Novikova fans are grieving for the 26-year-old poker star, who was found dead in her bathroom by a neighbour.
DIY endoscopy reveals wire bristle from BBQ brush lodged in man's throat
Luke Greensill was eating meat he'd prepared on his barbie when he felt something in his throat which he thought was a chicken bone — he was wrong.
'Medieval witch prison' dubbed Britain's 'most haunted house' up for sale
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A real estate agent is assuring prospective buyers the cottage has been cleared of "many evil residents", including "a vision of a satanic-looking goat" and ghostly figures trying to "push the living down the steep staircase".
Donald Trump could be in re-election trouble. Or the polls could be wrong, again
There's still 16 months left until the 2020 Presidential election, but the US is coming down with a bad case of poll fever, writes Zoe Daniel.
New York repeals religious exemption for school vaccinations
The New York state Capitol erupted in chaos Thursday as both legislative houses narrowly passed a bill ending religious exemptions from vaccine requirements in New York. Gov. Cuomo signed the bill into law just hours later. The bill’s sponsor, state Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, remained stoic as opponents of the legislation passionately expressed their concerns. Many […] The post New York repeals religious exemption for school vaccinations appeared first on Health Nut News.
Hydrogen Station Explodes, Toyota Halts Sales Of Fuel Cell Cars — Is This The End?
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? h/t Dave Ward ? From GWPF: ? Now, Toyota and Hyundai are both halting sales of fuel cell vehicles in the country. Does this spell the end of fuel cell hydrogen vehicles as a “zero-emission” alternative? The Uno-X hydrogen station…
Extremes
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Politics versus science in attributing extreme weather events to manmade global warming. If you follow me on twitter, you may have noticed that I was scheduled to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on Jun 12 [link]. The subject of the Hearing is Contending with…
King Arthur flour recalled because of E. coli outbreak; ADM Milling again named
King Arthur is the second brand of flour, following Aldi’s Baker’s Corner, to be recalled in less than a month because of E. coli contamination in flour from Archer Daniels Midland Co. King Arthur Flour Inc. distributed its recalled flour nationwide. The FDA has not reported if ADM produced other brands at the same time and... Continue Reading
Report Warns That The U.S. Needs A New War Plan To Confront China And Russia
The current American way of war will not work against China and Russia. They have gone to school on our way of war, but DoD's concepts and weapons systems haven't kept pace. https://t.co/nKbqeZEdFC — Christopher M. Dougherty (@C_M_Dougherty) June 12, 2019 *Newsweek:* *U.S. Could Lose War With Russia, China Without Major Strategy Overhaul, New Report Warns* A new report has warned that America's military planning for potential conflicts with Russia and China is flawed, and argued that Pentagon's enormous budget will be going to waste unless it undertakes a major strategic overhaul... more »
Saigon’s hidden presidential palace and forgotten president: the Republic of Cochinchina and Nguyễn Văn Thinh
Reconsidering an oft-overlooked chapter in Vietnam’s decolonisation. The post Saigon’s hidden presidential palace and forgotten president: the Republic of Cochinchina and Nguyễn Văn Thinh appeared first on New Mandala.
Biden : “Not A Hint Of Scandal”
And he says it with a straight face. Impressive. There may not have been a “hint” from the MSM, but there were screams, bells and whistles to anyone paying attention elsewhere. For starters: 1. Obama’s Healthcare Lie: Politifact awarded Obama the ‘Lie of the Year’ for his “If you like your health care, you can keep it” deception. 2. Obama’s State Department Email Scandal: Obama’s then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton attempted to evade federal open-record laws by setting up a private server and conducting official and classified business on those servers. 3. Benghazi: After Islami... more »
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Bruce Fenton
This week I spoke with Bruce Fenton, who, with his wife Danielle, wrote *Hybrid Humans: Scientific Evidence of Our 800,000 Year-Old Alien Legacy*. The suggestion being that alien creatures from the Pleiades manipulated the genetic material of our pre-homo sapiens ancestors with an eye to developing our intelligence. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18253724 What bothered me was that the information that he was attempting to validate Bruce Fentonabout this theory was developed, according to him, from an aboriginal artifact that had communicated...more »
Seven Reasons To Be Highly Skeptical Of The Gulf Of Oman Incident
In a move that surprised exactly zero people, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wasted no time scrambling to blame Iran for damage done to two sea vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday, citing exactly zero evidence. “This assessment is based on intelligence, […]
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Using Cruise Missiles To Strike Saudi Arabia
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)* *The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group's already extensive missile and drone arsenal.* Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for an apparent cruise missile strike on an airport in neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group has released video showing its fighters launching a missile that is visually similar to Iran's Soumar ground-launched cruise missile. The footage offers additional evidence that the ... more »
Finally Some True Social Justice; Oberlin College SJW Damages $33 Million
Meredith Raimondo, Vice President and Dean of Students just cost the University $22 Million, and every university out there is staffed full of Meredith Raimondos. What makes this lawsuit so impressive is that is was decided in N East Ohio right next to Cleveland. Outside San Francisco, NYC and South Chicago it is hard to … Continue reading "Finally Some True Social Justice; Oberlin College SJW Damages $33 Million"
How the A-10 Warthog Could Terrorize Any Navy and Sink Your 'Battleship'
*War Is Boring* *Security, Europe* [image: (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Hoover)] Tom Clancy said so. *Five hundred yards from Kirov, Richardson flips a switch, releasing decoy flares from his jet’s countermeasures pod. “All four Linebacker aircraft acted within seconds. Suddenly Kirov was inside a box of blue-white magnesium light. Richardson pulled back on his stick, banking into a climbing turn past the battlecruiser.* In April 2016, the U.S. Air Force deployed four A-10 Warthog attack jets to The Philippines for patrols over the South China Sea, where Ch... more »
yet by the power of transmutation
58. *Feelings* can solve the most complicated problems of a country, but the inviolability of the individual and his dignity must be protected. Let us not be consoled by the so-called impartiality of the courts, where dignity is trampled by crude arbitrariness. It is easy to talk about sadism, but it is terrible to see that this inconceivable madness is not stopped. *-Morya: Supermundane 1, 1938 * *....................**........................**..........................* * Let* us recognize that through the power of the Holy Spirit and through the employment of thought and... more »
Premature Baby Found in Border Patrol Facility in Texas
The Trump administration has been facing daily criticism over conditions in migrant detention facilities.
Is Canada Banning Straight Marriage During Pride Month?
This just in ... straight couples can still marry in June (or any other month) in Canada.
Iran Accuses The U.S. Of A False Flag
That the US immediately jumped to make allegations against Iran—w/o a shred of factual or circumstantial evidence—only makes it abundantly clear that the #B_Team is moving to a #PlanB: Sabotage diplomacy—including by @AbeShinzo—and cover up its #EconomicTerrorism against Iran. — Javad Zarif (@JZarif) June 14, 2019 *The SUN:* *Iran accuses the US of LYING about the ‘suspicious’ attack on American-linked oil tanker and denies ordering ‘torpedo’ assault* IRAN has accused the US of lying about the "torpedo attack" on an American-linked oil tanker as tensions reach breaking point. US ... more »
If You Want To Seem More Dominant, Tilt Your Head
Social psychologists say we send out social cues not just with our facial expressions, but with the tilt of our heads as well. An otherwise neutral expression looks more dominant when the head is tilted down. The authors speculate that is because tilting one's head downward leads to the artificial appearance of lowered and V-shaped eyebrows--which elicit perceptions of aggression, intimidation, and dominance. But why does looking like a serial killer seem more dominant than someone with their head tilted back, a pose usually regarded as more confident? Dominant means something diffe... more »
FREE Rerun of Online EMF Health Summit Featuring 34 of World’s Leading Experts, June 14-20, 2019
By B.N. Frank Digital, electronic, and wireless products, infrastructure, and applications continue to be invented, promoted, and installed despite decades of research that prove exposure... more »
Kudos To Louisiana State Rep. Abramson For Introducing House Resolution 145 “to study the environmental and health effects of evolving 5G technology and report its findings”
By Catherine J. Frompovich Well, well, well! It’s happening: The push to learn the hazards threatening human health and the environment from 5G cellular network... more »
June 20:sometimes one has to hate everybody.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hong-kong-protests-thursday-peaceful-1.5173320 For a couple of centuries, Hong Kong has been more a nation than being a part of a nation. For a very long time, it was forced to be a British nation despite the arrogance and obnoxiousness of the British. Then - - I remember walking down a street at a time when China had kicked out the British, and took over control. I noticed lots of activity as we passed a large building. I turned to one of my students who was walking with me, and asked, "Why is that place so busy?" He frowned in disgust. "These", he sa... more »
'No justice at all': How 50 victims of tax fraudster Richard Hogg got lumped with big ATO debts
Richard Hogg's crimes resulted in millions of dollars of tax debts, but his victims are still awaiting their compensation payouts and fighting for justice.
The road to health and wellbeing is a walk in the park … literally
Two hours a week in nature is the threshold we need to reach before feeling health and wellbeing benefits, a new study finds.
Country music industry to farewell renowned musician and producer Glen Hannah
Australia's country music industry pays tribute to renowned producer and musician Glen Hannah, who will be farewelled at a private funeral today.
John Setka has 'bought the naming rights' to Coalition's union-busting bill
Anthony Albanese can clamp down on the CFMEU in a way Bill Shorten couldn't, but will it be enough to stymie a fresh push by the Coalition to crack down on union misconduct, asks Michelle Grattan.
In Shocking Ratings Plunge, CNN Loses One-Third of Primetime Audience
[image: in-shocking-ratings-plunge-cnn-loses-one-third-of-primetime-audience] The news isn’t getting any better for CNN. The cable network often perceived as having a progressive, anti-Trump bias, experienced a shocking 33-percent drop in its primetime audience last week compared to the same week last year. The total day decrease in viewership for CNN was a similarly alarming 21 percent.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Using Cruise Missiles To Strike Saudi Arabia
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Yemen's Houthi Rebels Are Now Striking Saudi Arabia With Cruise Missiles (Updated)* *The weapon is only the latest relatively advanced addition to the Iranian-backed rebel group's already extensive missile and drone arsenal.* Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for an apparent cruise missile strike on an airport in neighboring Saudi Arabia. The group has released video showing its fighters launching a missile that is visually similar to Iran's Soumar ground-launched cruise missile. The footage offers additional evidence that the ... more »
Montana: Glacier National Park Trashed Signs Warning that Climate Change Will Melt Glaciers by 2020
The National Parks Service has quietly removed signs warning visitors to Glacier National Park that they should take their selfies with the glacier now, since it would be gone by 2020, a victim of climate change.
Poll: Most Americans Are Unwilling to Spend $10 a Month to Fight Climate Change
The poll shows that global warming is a low priority for most Americans, despite leftist claims that global warming will destroy the planet in 12 years.
How Can U.S. Politics Ever Get Past “RussiaGate”?
By Catherine J. Frompovich The truth of the matter is the Democrats didn’t get what they want! Where did the Clinton campaign and FBI, who... more »
University of Denver Appoints New Chancellor
Dr. Jeremy Haefner, the provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Denver, has been appointed the school’s 19th chancellor. The appointment, determined at the board of trustees’ recent quarterly meeting, comes after current chancellor Dr. Rebecca Chopp’s April announcement that she would step down in July due to serious health concerns. In a […]
Meeting of HBCU Groups Explores Opportunities
Opportunity zones and STEM opportunities were among key topics discussed Thursday at a meeting of the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs hosted by the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Ed to Meet at UHD
The University of Houston-Downtown will host the first meeting in nearly five years for the newly revived Texas Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (TADOHE). The TADOHE Summer Meeting on June 26 and 27 will bring together diversity officers and other leaders from across the state. Guest speakers include Dennis Kennedy, founder of the […]
Kentucky State First-Year Students to Receive Laptops
After faculty began to increasingly notice students using their cell phones to view assignments and course materials, Kentucky State University has now planned for every full-time, first-time student to receive a new laptop computer. The plan is part of the university’s campus-wide Quality Enhancement Plan titled “Learning that Works.” Each student will receive a Dell […]
Marygrove College to Close in December
Marygrove College announced this week that it will be closing in December after serving the Detroit area for 92 years. Officials cited declining student enrollment and ongoing financial struggles as reasons for the college’s closure. The institution’s 305 students have been informed of the decision, officials said. “In compliance with Higher Learning Commission requirements, Marygrove […]
Georgetown CEW Report: Manufacturing Labor Force Upskilling and Downsizing
With more than half of all manufacturing jobs now going to workers with postsecondary education, it is highly unlikely that laborers with a high school diploma or less can see a return of the days when they held the majority of factory positions, according to a joint research study by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Live: Bob Hawke remembered at memorial service in Sydney
The nation pauses to remember the former prime minister, who has been remembered as one of Australia's most significant political figures following his death last month at the age of 89.
Socceroos to join South American heavyweights at Copa America
The Socceroos have been invited to join football heavyweights Brazil and Argentina at the South American championships, the Copa America.
'Outrageous': Crown wants more apartments at Barangaroo tower
The City of Sydney labels plans by Crown Casino to increase the number of apartments at its Barangaroo development from 66 to 87 as an "outrageous betrayal of the community's trust".
'Entrenched secrecy' among police when it comes to tracking illicit guns, expert says
How did the accused Darwin gunman, parolee Ben Hoffmann, get his hands on a shotgun and allegedly kill four people? Likely with relative ease, according to an expert.
Your best photos of the week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can also share your photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.
Why Anthony Albanese can solve the union problem Bill Shorten couldn't
Labor has driven a long and winding road with the unions but Anthony Albanese has taken an important U-turn. Michelle Grattan asks whether it will work?
How did an emu’s neck prepare small community for bushfires?
Early bushfires spark community awareness as patrons turn to pubs for emergency refuge.
Male chicks can be killed after they hatch, German court rules
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After their sex is determined, billions of male baby birds are killed worldwide shortly after birth — usually by grinding or gassing.
Milk recalled over cleaning product contamination fears
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Eight popular milk brands sold in supermarkets across Victoria and southern New South Wales are being recalled over fears a cleaning solution made its way into the batch.
Mental Health Problems—The Sad “New Normal” on College Campuses by the Children’s Health Defense Team
By the Children’s Health Defense Team College campuses are witnessing record levels of student mental health problems, ranging from depression and anxiety disorders to self-injurious behaviors and worse. A clinician writing a few years ago in Psychology Today proclaimed it neither “exaggeration” nor “alarmist” to acknowledge that young Americans are experiencing “greater levels of stress […] The post Mental Health Problems—The Sad “New Normal” on College Campuses by the Children’s Health Defense Team appeared first on Health Nut News.
"Let Us Consider..."
“Let us consider that we are all partially insane. It will explain us to each other; it will unriddle many riddles; it will make clear and simple many things which are involved in haunting and harassing difficulties and obscurities now. When we remember that we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.” - Mark Twain, “Mark Twain's Notebook” ○ *"The Turning-Point of My Life I"* by Mark Twain "If I understand the idea, the BAZAR invites several of us to write upon the above text. It means the change in my life’s course which introduced what must be regarded by me... more »
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"The Cruelest Joke Of All..."
"The smallest decisions made had such profound repercussions. One ten-minute wait could save a life… or end it. One wrong turn down the right street or one seemingly unimportant conversation, and everything was changed. It wasn't right that each lifetime was defined, ruined, ended, and made by such seemingly innocuous details. A major life-threatening event should come with a flashing warning sign that either said ABANDON ALL HOPE or SAFETY AHEAD. It was the cruelest joke of all that no one could see the most vicious curves until they were over the edge, falling into the abyss belo... more »
UK Home Secretary Sanjid Javid Signs Order to Extradite Assange to U.S.
*21WIRE* | The Home Secretary still insists he is justified in his decision to render Assange to the US.
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "A Walk"
*"A Walk"* "My eyes already touch the sunny hill. going far ahead of the road I have begun. So we are grasped by what we cannot grasp; it has inner light, even from a distance- and changes us, even if we do not reach it, into something else, which, hardly sensing it, we already are; a gesture waves us on answering our own wave... but what we feel is the wind in our faces." - Rainer Maria Rilke
U.S. Navy Recovers Unexploded Limpet Mine And Has Video Showing An Iranian Boat Removing Unexploded Mine On The Side Of One Of The Two Tankers Hit On Thursday
*Business Insider:* *The Navy has reportedly found a smoking gun as the US blames Iran for the latest tanker attack that threatens the global oil market* * The US Navy discovered an unexploded limpet mine attached to one of the two tankers attacked on Thursday. * The mine, which was discovered by the USS Bainbridge, is a potential smoking gun because it very likely points to Iran's involvement in the attack on the commercial vessels. * Iranian forces are not only suspected of using limpet mines in the attack on four tankers last month, but Iran also used mines in the Tanker Wars in... more »
May Makes Both Land and Sea Cooler
With apologies to Paul Revere, this post is on the lookout for cooler weather with an eye on both the Land and the Sea. UAH has updated their tlt (temperatures in lower troposphere) dataset for May. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude to updated records from HADSST3. […]
Climate Changes Both Ways
The title comes from a news event last week when President Trump reminded Prince Charles of a natural truism: Climate change goes both ways. A media freak out ensued, as shown by this example from Newsweek. Excerpt in italics with my bolds. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes there has been a change in […]
How Can California Help West Virginia?
Glad you asked. As you may know, the only gubernatorial candidate endorsed by Blue America so far this cycle is dedicated populist Stephen Smith. If that name is new to you, here's the guest post he did for us a month ago. In the post he tried to shatter common misconceptions about his state. "Some of you," he wrote "think we 'vote against our own interests.' But Good Old Boy Democrats held power here for 82 years, while wages fell, jobs vanished, and our divorce, obesity, and overdose rates soared. We’re not wrong to question whether the party has had our interests at heart. Some... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- July 13, 2019
*Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner:* *Gulf of Oman tanker attacks: Everything you need to know* The apparent attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday represents a dramatic escalation in regional and international tensions. Coming just one month and one day after an attack on four other oil tankers in the same area, oil prices have spiked upward in fear of what might happen next. What's going on here? Blame Iran. *Read more* .... *Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- July 13, 2019* Oil tanker attacks will inflame conflict between the US, its allies and Iran -- Mar... more »
Gregory Mannarino, “Now... Expect Imminent US Military Strike On Iran”
Gregory Mannarino, “Now... Expect Imminent US Military Strike On Iran” - https://www.traderschoice.net/
President Trump Introduces Second Chance Hiring and Workforce Initiative – (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier today President Donald Trump delivered remarks introducing a ‘Second Chance’ hiring and workforce development initiative. The ‘Second Chance’ program is the follow-up initiative to complement the ‘First Step Act’ which the President signed last year. ‘Second Chance’ is a … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Farewell Remarks to Sarah Huckabee Sanders During White House Event (Video and Transcript)…
During a White House event to announce the “Second Hiring” initiative, President Donald Trump took a moment to thank departing White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders [Video and Transcript] . [Transcript] […] THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. And I thought … Continue reading →
President Trump Hosts Workforce Participation Summit with Updates on Jobs Initiatives – (Video and Transcript)…
Earlier today President Donald Trump hosted a bipartisan group of eight Governors and Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta as part of the ongoing workforce freedom and mobility initiative. In combination with the vocational job development program, the president has committed … Continue reading →
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - PressProgress offers its annual reminder not to be taken in by the Fraser Institute's anti-tax spin. And Robert Frank reports that support for a more fair tax system in the U.S. extends even to millionaires, a majority of whom approve of a wealth tax for fortunes above $50 million. - Fiona Harvey writes about the continued growth in greenhouse gas concentrations to level never seen in human history. And Helen Briggs points out how all kinds of species ultimately suffer from a growing wave of plant extinctions, while Al Jazeera reports on t... more »
Liberals Are Furious Trump Would Take Foreign Oppo Research, Though Clinton Did, and Kennedy Sought Soviet Help
[image: liberals-are-furious-trump-would-take-foreign-oppo-research-clinton-did-and-kennedy-sought-soviet-help-against-reagan] President Trump has the liberals in hysterics again, this time because he said he’d take opposition research on his 2020 opponent from foreign sources.
Le Pen: Show the Truth About ISIS — Get Charged With Hate Speech
[image: le-pen-show-the-truth-about-isis-get-charged-with-hate-speech] The French government has charged Marine Le Pen, leader of the anti-immigrationist National Rally Party, with “hate speech” for posting images of ISIS violence on Twitter in criticism of the group.
Iraqi Assyrians, Chicken Farmers Rebuild Their Lives in the Nineveh Plains
Assyrian International News Agency - 5 hours ago
Ghazwan holding chicks at a farm previously destroyed by ISIS. ( International Christian Concern/Stand With Iraqi Christians)At a cost of $5 each, chicks are helping Iraq's Christian chicken farmers rebuild their livelihoods in the Nineveh Plains, a region historically home to Jesus' followers dating back to his time on Earth.
Classical Liberal > Libertarian?
Increasingly, the political left is being accused of being illiberal. Meanwhile, “classical liberal” gains usage (see 1, 2). Some of those who call themselves classical liberal are quick to distinguish that from “libertarian” (for example, Stephen Davies here, Charles Cooke here). The rise of “classical liberal” might be built on putting down “libertarian.” What’s the […] The post Classical Liberal > Libertarian? appeared first on Econlib.
Melbourne's suburban 'time bombs' prompt new laws to stop more toxic fires
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Rogue operators who illegally store or dump dangerous waste in Victoria could face up to 10 years in prison and hefty fines, under new laws proposed by the state government.
Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant pleads not guilty to murder
The 28-year-old, appearing via video link from a high-security prison in Auckland, also pleaded not guilty to 40 charges of attempted murder and one charge of engaging in a terrorist act over the March killings.
Unravelling the 50,000-year-old mysteries of Lake Mungo captivates students
Scientists show school students how they are trying to solve the mysteries of Lake Mungo — one of Australia's most important cultural sites.
Can you win our News Quiz grand slam?
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Ashleigh Barty triumphed at the French Open. Let's see if you can claim victory in the News Quiz.
'The best images of Saturn's rings we've ever taken': Cassini's final gift
Saturn's rings are a complex mix of stripes, speckled textures and other odd features that appear to be sculpted by the planet's moons.
Synergy's dire finances revealed: WA power retailer slumps to a $180 million loss
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WA power provider Synergy will slump to almost $180 million in losses over the next four years, according to figures released in State Parliament, as the financial position of the state-owned utility deteriorates.
Gulf tanker attacks boost oil prices, sending Wall Street higher
Australian shares are expected to open slightly higher after Wall Street managed to regain some ground overnight. Iron ore was the best-performing commodity, with prices hitting a five-year high.
Think a millennial can't teach you anything about your job? Think again
Younger workers have a lot to offer the old guard. This is what mentoring looks like when they take the lead.
'He is a mass murderer': US man who killed his five children sentenced to death
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A US jury sentences a South Carolina man to death for murdering his five young children before driving their decomposing bodies through several US states and dumping them.
'It's not the chair, it's the journey': Woodworking brings calm and camaraderie
Woodwork enthusiasts chip away at the fading art of turning green wood into custom-made items, while finding new skills, new friends and inner peace.
Newsagents urged to sharpen their skills or closure's on the cards
The retail market is especially tough for the humble local newsagent, with many of them being forced to expand their services to stay in business.
Here are the best spots to see the southern lights around Australia
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You don't need to travel to the South Pole to get a perfect photo of the green and pink lights of the aurora australis — there's incredible vantage points right here in our own backyard.
Live: NSW Now: Urgent recall over milk contamination, Silverwater inmate murdered
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Eight varieties of milk sold in southern NSW are recalled over fears they may contain cleaning solution and a prisoner at Sydney's Silverwater Jail is charged with the murder of another inmate.
'Drive it 'til it drops': Rego anomaly leading to plenty of dual-citizen cars
The different rules around Australia mean many people live in one state but keep their vehicles registered in another — so how do they get away with it?
The Matildas' gutsy fightback shows they're still a World Cup contender
No doubt the Matildas players would have been seething that all the positivity that had built up around their side had been replaced with cynicism, and they took their frustrations out on Brazil with a 3-2 win, writes Dan Colasimone.
World News Briefs -- July 13, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *U.S. blames Iran for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman, oil prices rise* DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two oil tankers were attacked on Thursday and left adrift in the Gulf of Oman, driving up oil prices and stoking fears of a new confrontation between Iran and the United States, which blamed Tehran for the incident. “It is the assessment of the United States government that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks that occurred in the Gulf of Oman today,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters without providing explicit evidence to back up... more »
The track record of failed climate predictions…
Source: Tony Heller
Climate Changes Both Ways
Originally posted on Science Matters: The title comes from a news event last week when President Trump reminded Prince Charles of a natural truism: Climate change goes both ways. A media freak out ensued, as shown by this example from Newsweek. Excerpt in italics with my bolds. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believes there…
So, the White House is in Need of a New Press Secretary. If I May Be So Bold As To Make a Suggestion.........
*From The Great Moments in History Archives*
The end of the scam?
The US presidential election takes place on 3rd November 2020. By that time, if Trump is to be re-elected he needs to not only convince those climate sceptics who voted for and worked to get him elected, it is worth … Continue reading →
FOIA Helps Show Elaine Chao’s Transportation Department Has Special Liaison for Husband’s Home State Projects: FRINFORMSUM 6/13/2019
Emails Released through FOIA Show Special Relationship between Transportation Dept. and State of Kentucky FOIA-released records obtained by American Oversight and provided to Politico illuminate how Transportation Department Secretary Elaine Chao prioritizes requests from Kentucky – home state of her husband and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Specifically, the department established a special liaison, Chao’s […]
FBI Lovebirds premieres today
The forces of censorship have been defeated. "FBI Lovebirds: UnderCovers" is a dramatized stage reading of text messages between Trump-nemesis and senior FBI Agent Peter Strzok and his mistress and fellow FBI operative, Lisa Page, and their subsequent interrogation by a congressional committee. Dean Cain (Gosnell, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman) and Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Pretty in Pink) are set to play Strzok and Page. It is 100 per cent verbatim - using only the text messages and their congressional testimony to reveal the Truth about the FBI’s i... more »
Special Issue Alert: Should Academics be “Digitally” Engaged?
A new special issue of the online journal Critical Questions in Education (CQIE) entitled The Digitally Connected Academic: Public Scholarship and Activism in the Era of the Internet is dedicated to engaging with questions about what types—and to what extent—professors and instructors should engage in public scholarship across digital platforms. Academics are certainly rewarded for focusing their time and energy on
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard’s £1 Trillion Delusion
By Paul Homewood Climate obsessed AEP is back again, with a deluded and clownish analysis of the costs of the net zero plan, which also includes some serious factual errors: If anything can distil the essence of conservative philosophy it is Edmund Burke’s paean to the “great primeval contract of eternal society”. […]
CBD for the Mind: The Many Mental Health Benefits of CBD
By Steven Maxwell CBD. It’s currently a celebrated phenomenon in the US as more and more people are realizing the positive effects of cannabis. You... more »
Deep Fake Technology Will Soon Be So Advanced That Reality Won’t Be Distinguishable Without A.I.
By Aaron Kesel Videos utilizing Deep Fake technology, are spreading at a rampant rate online, as social media users are finding themselves questioning whether something... more »
AIMCo Adds an AI AlphaLayer
On Monday, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announced it has joined forces with AltaML to build artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) applications within the investment management space. The joint venture, known as AlphaLayer, is designed to leverage AIMCo’s expertise in investment management and AltaML’s AI technologies and development capabilities: As one of Canada’s largest and most diversified institutional investment fund managers, AIMCo’s move to accelerate the adoption of innovative AI/ML solutions is aimed at creating tactical intellige... more »
Free Download: Niccolò Machiavelli, "Discourses on Livy"
"At times it is a very wise thing to simulate madness." – Niccolò Machiavelli, "Discourses on Livy" (1531) Freely download "Discourses on Livy", by Niccolò Machiavelli, here: - https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ The tragedy for us all is that they're not "simulationg" anything...
Trump Should Make a Deal with China Before It’s Too Late
*Peter Harris* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Making a monster out of Beijing would make Americans poorer and less safe. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of 25 percent on all Chinese goods not currently subject to surcharges means that imports from China might soon become a lot more expensive. But the potential ramifications of a prolonged U.S.-China trade war go far beyond consumer prices. Trump has said that he will make his final decision on extra tariffs after the G20 summit in Osaka, scheduled for June 28–29. What he chooses to do could affect U.S.-China... more »
How Turkey Can Help Bring Stability to Syria
*Michael Arnold* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] If U.S. policymakers are hoping Turkey will become a vassal for U.S. interests in the region, then they will continue to wait in vain. In September of last year, Turkey and Russia reached a tentative agreement to avoid a Russian-backed, regime-led offensive in Idlib, Syria’s last major bastion of rebellion. Since late April, that agreement has been threatened by renewed aggression from the Syrian regime backed by Russian air power. As of yet, all public indications by the interested parties indicate that the offensive is ... more »
Could Iran's Drones Start Sinking Oil Tankers and Start a War?
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Should America be worried? Though Iran’s Great Prophet-9 military exercise ended last month, you can count on Tehran’s military to wring every last drop of bellicosity from the event—such as showing off an apparently armed drone taking a bead on a ship crossing the Strait of Hormuz. *(This article by War is Boring originally appeared at War is Boring in 2015.)* Iran conducted the exercise during the last week of February, and centered it around the theatrical, Michael Bay-esque destruction of a stationary wooden aircraft ... more »
The Cruel Truth about Population Control
*Chelsea Follett* *Security, Global Governance* [image: Reuters] No matter how it may be rationalized, there is never any moral or practical justification for coerced sterilization. Canada’s government has issued a report concluding that the country’s mistreatment of indigenous women amounts to genocide, citing, among other travesties, nonconsensual sterilizations. In North America, various prejudices motivate coercive population control policies; in Asia, where most forced sterilizations take place today, unfounded overpopulation alarmism acts as the primary motivation. However ... more »
Is Now the Time to Invade Iran?
*War Is Boring* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The debate rages to this day. *For decades, Americans have argued for and against invading Iran. The arguing continues.* Nov. 4, 1979, marked a turning point in the relationship between the United States and Iran. Less than a year after the Iranian Revolution deposed the last shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, militant students — acting on their own — occupied the American embassy, taking 52 Americans hostages. Iran’s new leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, endorsed their action and the infamous 444-day hostage ensued, ... more »
Iran and the United States Remain Mired in the Past
*Ross Harrison* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Iranians view the Trump administration as another iteration of American duplicity in seeking regime change. The United States and Iran have an arsenal of well-rehearsed grievances against each other. Underneath these complaints about one another’s behaviors, however, are stories rooted in a distant past that continue to stir emotions on both sides. It is the power of these stories, as much as the more proximate grudges and differences over policy, that could lead Iran and the United States closer to war. Each side believes... more »
Defeating the Islamic State of Idlib
*Robert G. Rabil* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Trump administration has made clear that it wants to avoid getting involved in the Idlib’s crisis and appears reluctant to deal with the Salafi-jihadi threat there—and that puts Americans in danger. President Donald Trump demanded in a June 2 tweet that Russia, Syria, and to a lesser extent, Iran, stop “bombing the hell out of Idlib Province in Syria, and indiscriminately killing many innocent civilians.” He added: “The World is watching this butchery. What is the purpose, what will it get you? STOP!” Idlib is the las... more »
Why Iran's Air Force Would Get Crushed by America in a War
*War Is Boring* *Security, * No contest. *Iran also had a chance to buy as many as 30 sophisticated Su-30 fighters from Russia but opted not to. This is probably because the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps paramilitary has never been comfortable with the regular Iranian military becoming too powerful.* Two incidents in late August 2018 involving Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force F-5F Tiger II fighter jets underscored the ongoing crisis in Iran’s air force. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* On Aug. 21, Iran unveiled what it described as a new, fourth-generat... more »
"And There It Is..."
*"US Blames Iran For Tanker Attacks, * *Says Tehran "Trying To Interrupt Flow Of Oil""* Please visit ZeroHedge for the latest news and updates... - https://www.zerohedge.com/news/
About That Cow the Media is Having.....
Much is being said about the comment the president made about the use of 'Opposition Research'. Does anyone really think, in the history of American elections, there was ever been a candidate for president who was willing to listen when someone from another country offered dirt on an opponent? Maybe the better question is: Do you think there’s ever been one who didn’t? Or at least who wasn’t open to hearing it? Before 2016, if any candidate had dished dirt on an opponent and the dirt turned out to be legitimate, do you seriously think it would have been treated as a scandal that t... more »
Gulf of Omar Follies
Now why would you torpedo an empty oil tanker unless it was flying a funny flag.
Stacey Abrams Not Ruling Out a Presidential Run
“I am not being coy," she said at the Women’s E3 Summit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Perfectly Preserved Head of Ice Age Wolf Found in Siberia
It's estimated to have died 40,000 years ago.
Trump Says Sarah Sanders to Leave White House at End of June
Under Sanders' tenure, regular White House press briefings became a relic of the past.
Prosecutors Drop Charges Over Flint Water, Vow Fresh Probe
The decision comes more than three years — and millions of dollars — after authorities began examining the roots of a scandal that left Flint’s water system tainted with lead.
AMA Wants Minors to Override Parents’ Vaccination Refusal
[image: the-ama-wants-minors-to-override-their-parents-vaccination-refusal] The American Medical Association has voted to support state policies that would permit minors to override their parents’ objections to vaccinations.
Memphis Rioters Injure Police After U.S. Marshals Shoot, Kill Thug
[image: memphis-rioters-injure-police-after-u-s-marshals-shoot-kill-thug] Yet another justified shooting of yet another black criminal who attacked the cops has ended in yet another outrageous episode of violence and destruction.
Twitter Suspends Project Veritas Over Revelation of Pinterest Documents Revealing Bias
[image: twitter-suspends-project-veritas-over-revelation-of-pinterest-documents-revealing-bias] Project Veritas, the investigative journalist organization famous for documenting the nefarious doings of Planned Parenthood, ACORN and others, has become the latest victim of big tech’s new censorship agenda.
June 14 California Call to Action March Against SB276 and Subpoena Against Dr. Ken Stoller
Protest March and Press Conference March Starts: 12 pm San Francisco Chronicle 901 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Press Conference: 1pm City Attorney's Office 1390 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102 CITIZENS UNITE TO DEMAND THE SUBPOENA AGAINST DR.... more »
Affiliate of Canadian firm Hexo wins Greek cannabis license
An affiliate of Quebec-based cannabis producer Hexo has received a license allowing it to establish cultivation, processing and manufacturing facilities in Greece, the company announced Thursday. Greece aims to compete with Denmark, Portugal and Malta as a hub to meet demand for medical cannabis in Europe. The affiliate, Hexo Med, is planning to construct a […] Affiliate of Canadian firm Hexo wins Greek cannabis license is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Names of Utah medical cannabis grower applicants not public until mid-July
A July 1 medical marijuana license application deadline is looming in Utah, but the names of the businesses that might grow cannabis are still under wraps. Here is what you need to know: State officials leading the licensing process said this week they won’t release applicants’ names now but will likely make applicant information public […] Names of Utah medical cannabis grower applicants not public until mid-July is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
California Marijuana Notebook: Dispatches from an Emerald Triangle retreat indicate the industry’s turbulence
Volatile. Transitional. Coasting. Fragmented. Dumpster fire. Passionate. Those were the answers from half a dozen speakers last weekend at Meadowlands, a retreat in Mendocino County for cannabis industry insiders sponsored by San Francisco-based marijuana technology firm Meadow. California Marijuana Notebook: Dispatches from an Emerald Triangle retreat indicate the industry’s turbulence is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
There’s Another Crash Coming, and We’ve Got to Be Ready
The narrative that President Trump has created a recent “economic miracle” is ridiculous fiction. Amid continually rising inequality and a recession that’s ongoing for a huge swath of people, living standards are either stagnating or worsening. For the average person, the supposed economic boom of the last two years hasn’t been materially perceptible. Real wage growth has fallen since 2006, and it only increased 1.9% in 2018. Around half of Americans are poor by modern standards,… The post There’s Another Crash Coming, and We’ve Got to Be Ready appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
U.S. Believes Iran Was Responsible For Today's Attacks Against Two Oil Tankers
It is the assessment of the U.S. government that Iran is responsible for today's attacks in the Gulf of Oman. These attacks are a threat to international peace and security, a blatant assault on the freedom of navigation, and an unacceptable escalation of tension by Iran. pic.twitter.com/cbLrWNU5S0 — Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) June 13, 2019 *Daily Mail:* *Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran IS behind Gulf of Oman 'torpedo' attack as U.S. forces find unexploded mine and tanker industry chief warns 'oil supply to entire Western world could be at risk'* * Two tankers, the MT... more »
"Dear Mr Umpire, I understand that a footy fan referred to you as a bald headed flog on the weekend. Please don’t take this personally. You are not part of the game. I mean that in the nicest possible way. You are simply part of the game’s infrastructure. Like a goal post." #QotD
*"Dear Mr Umpire.* * "I understand that a footy fan referred to you * *on the weekend **as a bald headed flog. ...* * "Please don’t take this abuse personally. You are not part of the game. I mean that in the nicest possible way. You are simply part of the game’s infrastructure. Like a goal post. So when the fans lean over the fence and yell abuse, they are actually screaming at the sky, not at your person, as such.* * "Yelling at the footy has been going on since the Romans fed Christians to the lions. (Not the Brisbane Lions, real lions). Back then they screamed, *... more »
Japanese Buddhist poetry and the shadow of life: Henjō (816-890) and Sōgi (1421-1502)
Japanese Buddhist poetry and the shadow of life: Henjō (816-890) and Sōgi (1421-1502) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Two short poems by two Buddhist holy men who hail from Japan say much about the shadow of life and the memories that are left behind. It matters not that both poets come from very […]
Turkey asks Russia for help after its troops come under heavy fire in Idlib
Ankara requested Moscow’s assistance to ensure the security of its military after terrorists had shelled a Turkish army observation point in Syria’s Idlib, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. Overnight to June 13, terrorists, using artillery weapons, shelled an observation point belonging to Turkey’s military forces located near the Jabal Zawiya highland region in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia bombs jihadist base with coordinates from Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:35 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force resumed their bombing campaign over the Idlib Governorate on Thursday after taking a brief hiatus to negotiate a short-lived ceasefire with their Turkish partners. According to a field report from the nearby Hama Governorate, the Russian Air Force, with coordinates from their Turkish partners, launched the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Suspected oil tanker attack in Gulf of Oman: what we know so far
The tensions in the Middle East are back up to boiling point after a second incident involving tankers along the world’s most important oil chokepoint. So, here’s a round-up of all the relevant news that broke this day. What Happened? Two oil tankers were hit in an apparent attack in the Strait of Hormuz, about […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Salmonella patient count skyrockets; CDC says backyard flocks dangerous
The number of people confirmed with Salmonella infections from backyard poultry flocks has increased more than 400 percent since May 10, with a third of the sick people younger than 5 years old. In an update this afternoon, the CDC reported that as of June 7 there were 279 people across 41 states who... Continue Reading
Sarah Sanders Departing White House…
Not too many details yet, but White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving her position at the end of the month. POTUS Tweet: Below is one of my favorite funny videos of Sarah Sanders:
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow Extensive Economic Policy Discussion (full video)…
If you’ve got the time this is well worth watching. Larry Kudlow is Chairman of the National Economic Council and delivers a strong voice amid the economic team of assembled by President Trump. Kudlow provides value because he comes from … Continue reading →
U.S. Identifies Iran as Responsible for Two Tanker Ship Attacks in Gulf of Oman Today…
In the early hours of this morning, two vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz towards the Indian Ocean were attacked by unknown entities causing hull breach explosions that rendered the vessels inoperable. The sailors were evacuated. The Norwegian owned … Continue reading →
Thermal shock or 'death from above'? Finding ways to kill weeds without Roundup
High profile court cases over the use of weed killer glyphosate are pushing farmers to investigate new ways of managing weeds to meet consumer expectations.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders leaving job
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US President Donald Trump says White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be leaving the job at the end of the month.
Bars in Canberra appear to break noise laws every weekend, but nobody has cared until now
Canberra is trying to shake its reputation as a quiet town, but developments — including a planned five-star hotel — mean current noise laws could silence the city, advocates say.
'They've been misled': Canberrans already connected to fast broadband cautioned about NBN
Telecommunications experts accuse the NBN of misleading and confusing many Canberra residents with warnings their phone and internet could be cut off unless they make the switch.
'That's insane': Bitcoin's annual carbon footprint equal to Las Vegas, researchers say
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The virtual currency bitcoin is responsible for the same amount of carbon dioxide emissions as a city like Las Vegas, according to a new study.
It's the perfect crime. If we don't address it, you could be a victim too
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The victims rarely complain and usually they die before they have their day in court. That leaves us to address the problem, writes Joseph Ibrahim.
Rethink work, abolish the states: Bob Hawke's proposals to transform Australia
In 1979, well before he became Prime Minister, Bob Hawke laid out his vision for a radical remake of Australia in a series of lectures for the ABC.
Boris Johnson surges in first ballot to determine Britain's next PM
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The former London mayor, who has pledged to deliver Brexit on October 31, wins the first Conservative Party ballot destined to decide who will replace the outgoing Theresa May.
Adani has its environmental approvals, so what happens now?
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Indian mining firm Adani says it expects to start work on its coal mine in Queensland's Galilee Basin within weeks, creating thousands of jobs. But how exactly will that future unfold from here?
Sick and injured wildlife crisis looms as stressed carers struggle with costs
The ranks of overstressed and underfunded wildlife carers are dwindling while animal hospitals struggle to care for a rising tide of sick and injured animals.
'Please show some empathy': Relative's plea to Minister after baby dies
The relative of a baby who died, despite being known to Tasmanian child safety services, tells the Minister the child "is not something you can sweep under the carpet".
What happens if you die before you pay off your HELP debt?
It's estimated 18,000 people will die with unpaid student debt over the next 10 years and, at one point, there was a proposal to recover that money from deceased estates.
The AFL has changed its stance on the origins of the sport, and historians are baffled
The AFL has changed its official version of the how Australian Rules football was created, now officially recognising Indigenous origins — but the game's historians have been left scratching their heads.
AFL's stance on crowd behaviour leaves fan confused
The AFL is sending mixed messages to fans when it claims it's not cracking down loud and abusive spectators, writes Richard Hinds.
Could you fight your bank in court? These people did — and the fallout was enormous
Around Australia, many people are standing up in courtrooms to represent themselves, often against an adversary with deep pockets. Could you do it?
Family Court report writer takes mum to wine bar for therapy, cautioned by watchdog
In the family law system, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers can give evidence and impact cases, but a review has found no-one is keeping them in check. The Attorney-General knows it's a problem and there are calls for him to fix it.
Government prepares for rise of AI, the 'petroleum of the 21st century'
The Federal Government is putting plans in place to try and ensure artificial intelligence remains ethical and secure, and Australians remain safe and employed.
PEOPLE KNOW TRUMP'S STRUGGLING IN THE POLLS AND IT'S FREAKING HIM OUT
ABC's George Stephanopoulos spent a couple of days this week with Donald Trump. During a limousine ride, Stephanopoulos asked Trump about recent bad polling -- one poll showing Joe Biden beating Trump in Texas, as well as internal polls that reportedly show Trump losing to Biden in fifteen of seventeen swing states. Trump, of course, denied everything: "I don't believe those polls. There's no way [former Vice President Joe Biden] beats me in Texas," Trump told ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on Tuesday during an exclusive interview. "No, my polls show that I'm winning ev... more »
End the Crazy With LaRouche's Mars Mission - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
End the Crazy With LaRouche's Mars Mission - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of End the Crazy With LaRouche's Mars Mission - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat As the war continues over the American presidency, it’s time to completely outflank the ancient oligarchical enemy with Lyndon LaRouche’s celebration of human creativity encompassed in his vision for a crash program to reach Mars, starting with colonization of the Moon. This point was emphasized by Donald Trump early last week when he told NASA to stop referring to his space proposal as a Moon Mission. We have done that already... more »
NJ man dies with rare scary tick disease, another seriously ill
Powassan tick-borne virus, which can be deadly, has been confirmed in two residents of Sussex County, NJ. One of the residents died last month, according to state health officials. A second victim is still recovering. The Powassan virus, spread by the deer tick, is rarer than Lyme disease (which is also spread by the tick), […] The post NJ man dies with rare scary tick disease, another seriously ill appeared first on Health Nut News.
U.S. Allies Forced To Bomb Friendly Afghan Soldiers In A Chaotic Firefight
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2019. A U.S. airstrike killed six Afghan soldiers sometime between Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, June 12, 2019, after the coalition forces mistakenly exchanged gunfire. CLAYTON CUPIT/U.S. AIR FORCE *Stars and Stripes*: *US bombs kill Afghan allies for third time in three months* KABUL, Afghanistan – A U.S. airstrike killed six Afghan soldiers between late Tuesday night and early Wednesday after an exchange of gunfire between allied forces, according to Afghan officials and statements by U.S. Forces... more »
Report Warns That The U.S. Needs A New War Plan To Confront China And Russia
The current American way of war will not work against China and Russia. They have gone to school on our way of war, but DoD's concepts and weapons systems haven't kept pace. https://t.co/nKbqeZEdFC — Christopher M. Dougherty (@C_M_Dougherty) June 12, 2019 *Newsweek:* *U.S. Could Lose War With Russia, China Without Major Strategy Overhaul, New Report Warns* A new report has warned that America's military planning for potential conflicts with Russia and China is flawed, and argued that Pentagon's enormous budget will be going to waste unless it undertakes a major strategic overhaul... more »
One Term (Fake) President?
*The Dismantling Of American Democracy by Nancy Ohanian* All these polls came out in the last few days showing both Bernie and Biden beating Trump in 2020 match-ups. Tuesday's Quinnipiac poll showed virtually *everyone* beating Trump-- Biden by 13, Bernie by 9, Harris by 8, Warren by 7, even McKensey Pete and Booker by 5 points each! And then yesterday *Politico* released a poll by Morning Consult that shows Biden up over Trump by 11 points and Bernie up over Trump by 10 points. The poll shows Trump narrowly beating Elizabeth Warren (1 point) and Kamala Harris (3 points) and more su... more »
Pinterest Whistleblower Fired for going public
Pinterest Insider Speaks Out: “The tech companies can’t fight us all” – – – Tech Insider Blows Whistle on How Pinterest Listed Top Project Veritas Staff Report June 11, 2019 Insider: Search Term “Christian” Won’t Auto-Complete, Others Can’t Trend, No Notifications, or Recommendations Pinterest blacklisted pro-life group LiveAction.org, classified it as “Pornography,” Cannot Link to Site Leaked “Sensitive Terms List” Includes “bible verses” and “christian easter” Ben Shapiro Commentary Censored in “zero tolerance moment,” Slack Messages Reveal Planned Parenthood Undercover Videos Mar... more »
New Tests Confirm Children’s Foods Made from Oats are ALL Contaminated with Cancer-Causing Glyphosate
A new report released this week (June, 2019) by The Environmental Working Group (EWG) confirms previous reports that America's breakfast cereals, consumed primarily by children, are contaminated with the toxic herbicide, glyphosate. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto's RoundUp, and has been linked to cancer. Juries in recent court cases have awarded billions of dollars in damages to cancer victims who were exposed to glyphosate. This most recent report published by Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., senior science advisor, and Alexis Temkin, Ph.D., Toxicologist, at EWG, tested 21 o... more »
Scientists Getting Closer to “Smart Dust” Brain Implants That Communicate Via Wireless Network
By Nicholas West Neural Dust – “Smart Dust” – previously entered mainstream discussion via the 2016 Independent article: “Tiny implant could connect humans and... more »
NATO’s Ukraine Challenge
Photo Credit: AFP via Kyiv Post *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Brussels on June 4 and 5, where he met with the leadership of the European Union and NATO. He reaffirmed Kyiv’s goal of integrating into both institutions—goals enshrined earlier this year as strategic objectives in Ukraine’s constitution. At their April meeting to mark NATO’s 70th anniversary, NATO foreign ministers noted their commitment to the alliance’s “open door” policy for countries that aspire to membership. Russian aggre... more »
Entering the Third Decade of Cyber Threats: Toward Greater Clarity in Cyberspace
Senior Airman Alexander Schrichte, 460th Space Communications Squadron client systems technician, performs routine technical checks on network servers, Nov. 9, 2018 at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force ) Over the course of just a few decades, the world has entered into a digital age in which powerful evolving cyber capabilities provide access to everyone connected online from any place on the planet. Those capabilities could be harnessed for the benefit of humanity; they might also be abused, leading to enormous harms and posing serious risks to the safety and stabilit... more »
Should A Top White House Adviser To The President Be Fired For Making Political Comments?
Kellyanne Conway Sitting All Casual in the Oval Office *Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Official watchdog demands White House FIRE Kellyanne Conway for repeatedly breaking law forbidding federal employees from attacking political opponents and endorsing Trump* * Kellyanne Conway repeatedly violated federal law when she mixed politics with her administration work, the Office of Special Counsel found * The independent watchdog recommended she be fired from the White House * 'Given that Ms. Conway is a repeat offender and has shown disregard for the law, OSC recommends that she be removed... more »
Interdigital Cell Death: More Atmospheric Oxygen Is A Biological Signal To Leave Out Webbed Digits
Free fingers have obvious advantages on land, and don't even get us started on opposable thumbs, but provides aquatic or gliding animals with more suitable webbed ones. But both amphibians and amniotes, which include mammals, reptiles, and birds, can have webbed digits. A new study has found that during embryo development, some animal species detect the presence of atmospheric oxygen, which triggers removal of interdigital webbing. read more
The Steep Climb Of Vertical Farms And Where Urban Ag Might Be Revolutionary
A few years back in an essay titled: “Why I’m empowering 1,000’s of millennials to become #realfood entrepreneurs through Vertical Farming”, Elon Musk’s younger brother Kimball announced that he was going to invest in urban farm incubators in multiple cities. While there is certainly room for vertical farms in urban food systems to supply hydroponic greens and herbs to upscale grocers and restaurants, Musk’s ambitions go far beyond that. The Kitchen’s mission is to strengthen communities by bringing local, real food to everyone. With our commitment to local food sourcing, our rest... more »
White House Climate Review Could Damage Careers, Scientists Warn
Scientific American By Scott Waldman, E&E News on June 7, 2019 Credit: Getty Images Scientists reacted sharply to revelations that the White House is discussing ways to potentially force federal researchers to debate the credibility of mainstream climate science, saying it threatens to pull experts into conspiratorial exercises that might harm their careers. The pushback …
75 Conservative Groups Oppose ‘Any Carbon Tax’ Days After Mitt Romney Was Reportedly ‘Looking At’ One
WUWT Michael Bastasch | June 12, 2019 Dozens of conservative groups signed an open letter opposed to “any carbon tax” bill that Congress might consider. The letter comes after Republican Utah Sen. Mitt Romney told reporters he was “looking at” a carbon tax bill. “A carbon tax increases the cost of everything Americans buy and …
Cycles, not Carbon Dioxide, Control Climate
Principia Scientific by Viv Forbes | June 12, 2019 The war on hydro-carbon fuels will have no measurable effect on global temperatures. Nor will carbon taxes, carbon offsets or subsidies for wind turbines or solar panels. There are climate controllers far bigger than human CO2 at work. No place on Earth lives in the mythical …
UK Proposal: 75% Wage Cut to Combat Climate Change
WUWT June 12, 2019 h/t James Delingpole – Britain’s Labour Opposition Party, which has a real chance of winning the next UK election, is seriously considering a think tank proposal to radically cut working hours and wages to reduce everyone’s carbon footprint. Plan for 10-hour working week with 75% paycut under Labour Martine Berg Olsen …
It's Official: China Wants to Be an Aircraft Carrier Superpower (As in 6 Carriers)
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * China’s rush to rival the United States as an aircraft carrier superpower reflects Beijing’s conviction, inculcated after the perceived humiliation of the Third Taiwan Crisis, that China can neither defend its eleven-thousand-mile-long coastline nor project seapower throughout the East Asia region without fielding a modernized carrier fleet; specifically, six of them by 2035. China is forging ahead with the construction of its third aircraft carrier in under a decade, highlighting the scale of Beijing’s maritime ambitions. A *series of satellite* im... more »
Mount Everest: 11 Climbers Dead in 16 Days (What Happens to the Bodies?)
*Jonathan Westaway* *Politics, Asia* [image: Reuters] Not an easy question. Climbing Mount Everest has long been a metaphor for extreme achievement – something that is both hard and hazardous. And, over the years, the bodies of those seasoned Sherpas who perished in accidents or climbers who succumbed to the cold and altitude have testified to just how dangerous it is to attempt to climb to the 8,848-metre summit. But recent overcrowding has led to a spate of “blue sky” deaths on the mountain. Snaking queues of climbers above 8,000 metres in the oxygen-depleted death zone have b... more »
The Douglas C-47: Meet the Venerable "Gooney Bird" Transport Plane
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * [image: By Adrian Pingstone (Arpingstone) - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10809916] The Douglas C-47 served well. Of all the workhorse weapons in the Allies’ World War II arsenal, from the American M-4 Sherman medium tank and jeep to the British Handley Page Halifax bomber and 25-pounder field gun, none was more widely and effectively deployed than the Douglas C-47 transport plane. Dubbed the Skytrain by the U.S. armed forces and the Dakota by the British, the C-47 was the most ubiquitous airplane ... more »
Imagine This: Air Force F-22s and F-35s Armed with Hypersonic Missiles
*Defense Maven* *Technology, Americas* [image: Raytheon] Could it happen? (Washington, D.C.) Traveling at 5-times the speed of sound, skipping off the boundary of the upper atmosphere and descending upon enemy targets with targeted force, emerging hypersonic weapons promise to massively reshape offensive combat tactics. Recognizing this, Pentagon and industry developers are now testing a new series of hypersonic weapons prototypes as part of a large-scale effort to fast-track the weapons to service. The US acceleration of the weapons, which includes air flights, ground-firing, w... more »
President Trump Uses Mark Warner and Adam Schiff Examples to Highlight Foreign Contacts….
Earlier today President Trump hit back against a ridiculous media and political narrative that in a series of tweets: The example of Mark Warner is particularly poignant. In 2017 Senator Mark Warner was texting with lawyer/lobbyist Adam Waldman about setting … Continue reading →
The Trouble With The College Board's New Adversity Score
The College Board has for years been trying to rescue its floundering flagship, the SAT. The newly announced adversity score is just the latest unforced error from the testing giant. Just keep telling yourself that For almost a decade, the company has been fighting for market share. In 2012 , it hired David Coleman, fresh from his work as architect of the language portion of the Common Core Standards. The theory was that Coleman could lead a redesign of the test that would bring it in line with the Common Core, so that students steeped in the new standards would be well-prepared for ... more »
Prairie Island American Indian Community Comment to NRC on “Waste Confidence” and Yucca Mountain (with some additional info)
Prairie Island Native American Indian Community sits on a small island in the midst of the Mississippi River, the Vermillion … Continue reading →
First few reactions to Trump's remarks!
*THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019The children play in the "dirt:"* We first heard about Trump's remarks while watching Chris Matthews play Hardball. Chris was highly exercised. We were reminded of the remarkable evenings in early 2000 when he went on and on, then on and on some more, misstating every possible fact about Candidate Gore's 1996 visit to the Buddhist temple. Back in early 2000, the liberal world just sat there and took it. Everyone wanted to get on Hardball back in those days! There were very few cable shows at that time, so who cared if Bush ended up in the White House and p... more »
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