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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Saturday, June 29, 2019

29 June - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

10:07 pm MDT

Mercosul-EU Trade Deal May Increase Brazil’s GDP by US$125 Billion in 15 Years

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The free trade agreement between the Mercosul (Mercosur in Spanish) countries and the European Union (EU), announced this Friday, June 28th, will represent an increase in Brazilian GDP of US$87.5 (R$348) billion in 15 years, and could reach US$125 billion if the “reduction in non-tariff barriers and […] The post Mercosul-EU Trade Deal May Increase Brazil’s GDP by US$125 Billion in 15 Years appeared first on The Rio Times.

Dollify App Goes Viral in Brazil and is Among the Most Downloaded in App Stores

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Dollify, an App that allows the building of an avatar resembling a doll, has gone viral in Brazil and is on trend lists on App Store and Google Play, the leading App shops. More than 10 million downloads of the App have been registered on Android alone. […] The post Dollify App Goes Viral in Brazil and is Among the Most Downloaded in App Stores appeared first on The Rio Times.

Outrage after geese poisoned by council contractors at New Norfolk park

Ainsley Koch at Just In - 19 hours ago
A local council launches an internal investigation to find out why it was not consulted about a decision to cull 14 geese and two ducks at New Norfolk's Tynwald Park.

Two teens charged with murder over 'tragic, senseless' death of man outside pub

Just In - 19 hours ago
Two teenagers are charged with murder over the death of a 46-year-old man after an altercation outside the Slug 'n' Lettuce pub in Adelaide's Parafield Gardens.

Ja New Attacked Again: Opposition Admits to Tampering with Evidence

Land Destroyer at Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 19 hours ago
*June 29, 2019* (ATN) - Opposition member Sirawith Seritiwat (aka Ja New) was again attacked - this time allegedly by men wielding baseball bats, the Bangkok Post reports. This is the second time in a month. The opposition is already - without evidence - blaming the government and seeking wider media attention for both the attack and their cause. The Western media is gladly repeating their baseless claims and aiding in leveling accusations against the current government. *Suspicions of Staged Violence * The previous attack left only superficial injuries leaving many to believe th... more »

Eurasianism: The Struggle For The Multi-Polar World

Shahzada RAHIM at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
Three decades ago, American pragmatic commentator Francis Fukuyama wrote ‘The end of History and the Last man’ proclaiming the end of ideological war and celebrated the victory of the liberal order. The proclaimed words were no different from the famous speech of General George Marshall’s famous speech at Harvard University, […]

Middle East War: How Iran Could Attack the U.S. Navy's Aircraft Carriers

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eric Coffer - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 150531-N-GW139-831 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright ta] It could get ugly. Recent events, particularly the downing of a U.S. Navy MQ-4 Triton by Iranian military forces, again raise the possibility of war between the United States and Iran. The on again, off again standoff between Washington and Tehran, now in its fourth decade is peri... more »

Real Top Gun: This World War II Fighter Ace Scored 352 Aerial Victories

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Amazing. By May 8, 1945, Adolf Hitler had been dead for more than a week. Germany was in the act of formally surrendering to the Soviets and the Western Allies, so occupying Red Army troops in the eastern German town of Brunn were not expecting to witness what may have been World War II’s last dogfight over Europe. They were watching entranced as a Red Air Force pilot entertained them with a one-plane air show. He expertly put his Yakovlev Yak-9 single-engine fighter through a series of intricate rolls, climbs, dives, and stalls while the i... more »

Qanon - Warning Order Signal

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
After over thirty days of complete silence, we just got this drop that is a clear warning order preparatory to engagement. Four signals issued that we do not understand but someone(s) has been waiting for. Then we have a call to action. This all folds in to a previous expectation of a pronouncement made by Trump on the 4th of July in particular, but again it may not be at all. I will attempt to track this closely as i do think it matters in time and space. . *Q !!mG7VJxZNCI No.471 Jun 27 2019 15:34:17 (EST) FOR GOD AND COUNTRY.PATRIOTS FIGHT.Q* * 3351 Q !!mG7... more »

The Five Stirring Stanzas That Proved a Poem Can Help End a War

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is a bit of history that is mostly a one off. It gets forgotten far too easily. All this helped support the rise of a new political dispensation. The monarchy had fallen or was about to and the old regime was in disarray, not dissimilar to the collapse of the Soviet Union. This supported the transition by bringing out the full weight of the population on to the streets. . *The Five Stirring Stanzas That Proved a Poem Can Help End a War* * In 1918, a few lines by a Hungarian desk clerk spurred a revolution that helped end the Great War. Her words still ring true today.* ... more »

Upright Canine Encounter - Hidden Valley Lake, Indiana

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is pretty straight forward and likely a much more common experience than the record indicates. what is interesting here is that the walking gait is identifiable as human like. This is also true for the Sasquatch. For that reason i suspect that the morphological changes are all in the hips and that the remaining four legged morphology is intact allowing real four legged running as we have seen reported. I suspect that two legged running is ill advised and we have yet to have that reported. Two legged walking provides ample advantage for a natural stalker and the feet are ... more »

Trump fears the reality of war

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Trump understands clearly that real war destroys wealth and is unsustainable and also massively counter productive in terms of USA aims and in terms of real peace as well. The problem has always been having someone who wants to start one. That is best answered by a surgical attack that degrades the opponent's options. Right now the USA is waging ECONOMIC WAR on Iran and it is not in the form of half measures at all. This is tilting the balance between the Mullahs and the Iranian people who know that the USA has their backs already. A civil war would be between a revoluti... more »

Black Democratic writer booed for testifying AGAINST reparations at House hearing

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is completely absurd and is a cash grab to police up votes. Worse the cash grab comes from the middle class whose ancestors more likely fought and died to end slavery and were never part of it or alternately were not in the USA antebellum. Throw in reparations for the majority of white ancestors antebellum who were slaves themselves and all those disenfranchised first nations, also ground up and assimilated through slavery. Of course, those folks are also the same folks who are expected to pay a select body of blacks who again are heavily intermarried as well. It really can... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* The FOX "News" moral compass spins around like a ceiling fan stuck on high speed. Not to wish anything bad would happen to the three blind morons on the couch but, if there was a god, the bolts on the ceiling fans above them would come loose and do the work of karma, making *FOX And Fiends* look like a delightful brand new Sam Peckinpah film, on live morning TV. Great day in the morning! Variations on a *FOX AND FIENDS* theme, an adaptation: 1) "Like it or not, those people in London are not our citizens. It's not like Mr. Hitler is bombing people from America. Those pe... more »

Mercosur Licence Plate Model is Deferred to 2020

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Council of Transit (CONTRAN) announced this Friday, June 28th, a new deferral for Mercosur’s plates to be adopted in all Brazilian states. Now, the states and the Federal District will have until January 31st, 2020 to adapt to the new standard, which will no longer […] The post Mercosur Licence Plate Model is Deferred to 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Fire Strikes Hospital do Coração in the South Zone of São Paulo

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A fire broke out on the upper floor of Hospital do Coração (HCor), in Paraíso, in the South Zone of São Paulo, on Friday afternoon, June 28th. The fire reached the cooling system outside the Hospital. The Fire Department dispatched 12 vehicles and quickly tackled the blaze. According […] The post Fire Strikes Hospital do Coração in the South Zone of São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.

'Both lose in confrontation': China and US agree to restart trade talks

Just In - 21 hours ago
US President Donald Trump says he is open to a potentially "historic" trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as they begin talks that could ease tensions or plunge the world's two largest economies into a deeper trade war.

Australia fights back from 5-92 to hammer New Zealand by 86 runs

Dean Bilton And Jon Healy at Just In - 21 hours ago
Australia's chances of finishing on top of the standings at the Cricket World Cup have received a boost with a drubbing of New Zealand at Lord's.

Brumbies bow out of Super Rugby finals with crushing defeat in Argentina

Tom Lowrey at Just In - 21 hours ago
The ACT Brumbies cop a 39-7 thrashing by the Jaguares in Buenos Aires and see their Super Rugby dreams shattered.

Live: The Eels and Raiders wrap up the day in Darwin

Just In - 21 hours ago
The Eels take on the Raiders in the Territory after the Sea Eagles crush the Titans at Robina and the Knights get the points against the Broncos in Newcastle. Follow all the live scores, stats and commentary.

How a Central Asian Business Empire Dines Out on British Secrecy

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
Using the UK’s lax corporate transparency and accountability regime, international businesses can, in effect, mask interests and ownership at home.

Intellectuals Versus The Ignorant

Unknown at The Verma Report - 21 hours ago
The silliness that you find in intelligent and perceptive intellectuals is often more severe than the silliness that you may find in people who are seemingly ignorant.

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Friday 28th June 2019

By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]

The True Story of Two Dead Migrants

It’s not legitimate to seek asylum because you don’t earn enough money at work. ~ Jordan Candler ~ “Photo of drowned migrants triggers fight over Trump asylum clampdown.” That’s how Reuters headlined the fallout following this week’s revelation that two Salvadorans, a father and his two-year-old child, failed in their attempt to traverse the […]

San Francisco Fed Promotes “Climate-Adaptation” Loans

By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Heralding a new era of what it calls “climate adaptation finance,” a June 14 report issued by the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank calls for using the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to guide lending practices in economically depressed communities throughout the United States. Enacted in 1977 to spur economic development […]

Trump Deregulation Will Boost Household Income By $3,100, Report Finds

By Fred Lucas ~ The Trump administration deregulation efforts will raise incomes by about $3,100 per household over the next five to 10 years, and sharply reduce prices for consumers, according to a report released Friday by the White House Council of Economic Advisers. “The deregulatory efforts of the Trump administration have also removed mandates […]

President Trump G20 Press Conference – 2:30am EST Livesteam…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 21 hours ago
President Trump will be holding a press conference this morning as the G20 summit has concluded. The presser is scheduled for 2:30am EST in Osaka Japan. There are multiple media reports that President Trump and Chairman Xi Jinping have agreed … Continue reading →

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
#BREAKING China says US agreed not to impose new tariffs on its exports: state media pic.twitter.com/QPXs3vBKz5 — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 29, 2019 Breaking News: China said that the U.S. agreed to restart trade talks and that Washington would not impose new tariffs on Chinese exports. https://t.co/CGJTn0g3Cg — The New York Times (@nytimes) June 29, 2019 #BREAKING Trump offer to meet Kim 'very interesting' but no official request received: N.Korea pic.twitter.com/SSZ6L76I33 — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 29, 2019 Fresh round of talks between the U.S. and the Taliban to begin... more »

Meet the Winners and Losers in a U.S.-China Trade War

Karen Jackson, Oleksandr Shepotylo at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Karen Jackson, Oleksandr Shepotylo* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] It isn't pretty. *Tariffs are taxes on imports, which make the products more expensive in the importing country. * Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by a rise in protectionism. His “America First” policy has involved introducing a number of tariffs against imports from the EU, Mexico, Canada and especially China. Encapsulating his approach, Trump tweeted in March 2018 that “when a country (USA) is losing many billions of dollars on trade with virtually every country it does business with, trade wars ... more »

Did Sig Sauer Just Make the Ultimate AR-15 Rifle?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Or not? While only FN and Colt supply AR-style rifles to the U.S. military, plenty of American gun manufacturers supply arms to other militaries worldwide. Czech and Georgian units are known to use Bushmaster carbines, a large stockpile of Georgian Bushmasters was captured during the 2008 war with Russia. However, in recent years, Sig Sauer, Inc. has stepped into the market, competing with Colt, Bushmaster, and smaller companies like Rock River Arms. Sig Sauer, Inc. makes a variety of AR-15 style rifles, including the gas operated SIG516. But in dire... more »

FAO Ranking Shows Brazil Using Fewer Pesticides Than Many European Countries

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A ranking by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), places Brazil as the 44th largest global user of pesticides, behind countries in Europe, such as Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, and Switzerland. Data from FAO’s statistical service, released by the Ministry of Agriculture, show […] The post FAO Ranking Shows Brazil Using Fewer Pesticides Than Many European Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.

In-Depth: Exploring Brazil’s Meme Culture

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
[image: The “URSAL” meme of 2018, based on a conspiracy theory propagated by presidential candidate Cabo Daciolo, was one of the most enduring memes of last year’s elections, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News,] By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One of the most fascinating, and misunderstood, aspects of Brazil’s modern image is its mind-boggling meme culture. Brazilians are famous for their prolific, oblique, and self-deprecating use of memes in almost any online context. However, beyond its brash and wild aesthetic, Brazil’s meme culture is […] The po... more »

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Recorded his First Video in Rio de Janeiro

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, made his musical debut this Friday, June 28th. Jermaine Jackson’s son released his first single, entitled “Got me singing”. The track video clip was recorded in Rio de Janeiro, in Morro do Vidigal, and features Jaafar taking a chance on “Passinho”, a […] The post Michael Jackson’s Nephew Recorded his First Video in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazilian Caimans: From the war Against Leather Workers to Legal Breeding Grounds

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland area, is now home to more than ten million caimans (Caiman crocodilus yacare). In the 1980s, this species became the preferred target of the skin leather trade, which killed at least 5 million specimens. It was its gentleness that put […] The post Brazilian Caimans: From the war Against Leather Workers to Legal Breeding Grounds appeared first on The Rio Times.

Bolsonaro Supports Economic “Dehydration” of Venezuela’s Financial Sponsors

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Arkady Petrov RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro met U.S. President Donald Trump this Friday, June 28th, in Osaka, Japan, three months after his official visit to the United States. The heads of government discussed further economic sanctions for both Venezuela and Cuba, according to a statement by Eduardo Bolsonaro, the […] The post Bolsonaro Supports Economic “Dehydration” of Venezuela’s Financial Sponsors appeared first on The Rio Times.

Whales are Spotted Along the Shore of Rio’s West Zone

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Humpback whales were spotted swimming a few meters off the coast of Rio on Thursday, June 27th. Bathers who were on a waterbike recorded the event near the Tijuca Islands, which are in front of Barra beach in Rio’s West Zone. These whales leave the Antarctic and […] The post Whales are Spotted Along the Shore of Rio’s West Zone appeared first on The Rio Times.

Globo Will Release Globoplay in the USA Next Year

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Xiu Ying RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – As of next year, Brazilians living in the US will have one more way to access TV Globo’s programming, through the Globoplay App. Globoplay is a subscription video on demand service owned by Grupo Globo. It was launched in Brazil on October 26, 2015. In addition, the […] The post Globo Will Release Globoplay in the USA Next Year appeared first on The Rio Times.

Guns N’ Roses Returns to Brazil to Perform at Lollapalooza in 2020

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
By Richard Mann RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Three years after Metallica’s presence on the line-up, hard rock is once again one of the main attractions of Brazilian Lollapalooza. Destak found that the 2020 edition will feature Guns N’ Roses as one of its headliners. The event takes place on dates to be defined between the […] The post Guns N’ Roses Returns to Brazil to Perform at Lollapalooza in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Calling Trump’s Rationale “Contrived,” Supreme Court Halts Citizenship Question

Marjorie Cohn at Marjorie Cohn - 22 hours ago
In a surprise decision, Chief Justice John Roberts, joined by the four liberal members of the Supreme Court — Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor — halted the Trump administration’s plans, at least temporarily, to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The Court thought the stated motive for adding... Read more »

Musical Interlude: Dan Fogelberg, “Nether Lands”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
Dan Fogelberg, “Nether Lands”

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
“Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621, some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra, the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous young star clusters and dark dust lanes. Still, for earthbound astronomers NGC 3621 is not just another pretty face-on spiral galaxy. Some of its brighter stars have been used as standard candles to establish important estimates of extragalactic distances and the scale of the Universe. *Click image for larger size.* This beautiful image of NGC 3621 traces the... more »

Chet Raymo, “Seeing”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
* “Seeing”* by Chet Raymo “Elizabeth Bishop has a poem about a sandpiper, a tiny shore bird scurrying forward and reverse with the lick and ebb of the tide. It was not the sandpiper I thought of today as I walked the beach, but the sand with which the Bishop's bird is seemingly obsessed. The last two lines of the poem: "The millions of grains are black, white, tan, and gray, mixed with quartz grains, rose and amethyst." Everyone sees the sandpiper. Who could not? Those fluttering feet. The delicate engine of its controlled frenzy. But who sees what the sandpiper sees, the ... more »

"We All Know..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
“We all know that something is eternal. And it ain’t houses and it ain’t names, and it ain’t earth, and it ain’t even the stars... everybody knows in their bones that something is eternal, and that something has to do with human beings. All the greatest people ever lived have been telling us that for five thousand years and yet you’d be surprised how people are always losing hold of it. There’s something way down deep that’s eternal about every human being." - Thornton Wilder

OAS: Number Of Venezuelan Migrants Could Double To Eight Million

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Venezuelan migrants get on military trucks to get a free ride from the Ecuadorian-Peruvian border service to Tumbes, after processing their documents, on the outskirts of Tumbes, Peru June 15, 2019. Picture taken June 15, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins *Reuters*: *Number of Venezuelan migrants could double to eight million: OAS* BOGOTA (Reuters) - Some 5,000 Venezuelans leave their country each day, the Organization of American States (OAS) said in a report on Friday, and the number of migrants from the oil-producing country could double to 8 million by the end of 2020. Ven... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Inside the G20* (Reuters).

F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighters To The Middle East Amid Tensions With Iran

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors arrive at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nichelle Anderson *Daily Mail:* *Trump deploys F-22 Raptor stealth fighters to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran - as Senate votes down bid to end his 'unlimited' war powers* * Almost a dozen F-22 Raptors have landed at al-Udeid air base in Qatar, a hub for U.S. military operations in the Middle East * The stealth fighters can hit ground targets too and were used in Syria last year * Move comes amid rising tensions with Iran but after Trump called off air strikes at the last mi... more »

The Poet: Galway Kinnell, "Wait"; A Comment

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"'Wait': Galway Kinnell’s Beautiful and Life-Giving * *Poem for a Young Friend Contemplating Suicide"* by Maria Popova “To decide whether life is worth living is to answer the fundamental question of philosophy,” Albert Camus famously wrote - a statement that has only swelled in intellectual notoriety and spiritual significance in the half-century since. But beyond philosophy, when the will to live or die plays out in the personal realm, it creates a vortex of pain - not only for the anguished person contemplating suicide but for those who love them, to say nothing of the perilous ... more »

G-20: Trump Deeply Disgraces and Damages the USA with his Fawning Bromance with Putin; Trump Again Refuses to Reveal Discussions with Putin

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 23 hours ago
“Trump deeply disgraces & damages our nation in his fawning bromance with Putin—an engraved invitation to Russian military agents reving … Continue reading →

YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: CANADA DAY: JUNE 29, 2019

Noor al Haqiqa at SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 23 hours ago
Happy Canada Day Weekend, 2019! For all my complaining about Canadian politics and horrid lack of leadership, I still love this nation to the bottom of my heart. This weekend is not a time to pick away at politics, not a time to look at the unwanted changes we are dealing with under the current government; let us enjoy just a few days of celebration if only to remember what was and what created this nation. Let us think on the Canada we remember and want restored, we National Canadians whose ancestors built this country. My life, whatever the conditions I found myself in, has be... more »

I've seen it all now

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 23 hours ago
Will Gompertz 14 January 1989 was one of the darkest days of recent British history. It saw book-burning on the streets of Yorkshire as a result of a murderous religious edict from Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini against a British-Indian author. That edict (fatwa) resulted in the author being targeted for assassination, going into hiding and receiving round-the-clock police protection. People associated with publishing the book were attacked and even killed. People died in riots around the world. And latent extremism within the UK's Muslim population became overt, with consequences that h... more »

Blatant Election Rigging: Twitter Wants To Make Sure We NEVER Have Another President Like Trump

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Blatant Election Rigging: Twitter Wants To Make Sure We NEVER Have Another President Like Trump by Michael Snyder, http://endoftheamericandream.com/ Just in time for the 2020 election, Twitter has come up with a new “policy” that is obviously intended to neuter the effectiveness of President Trump’s Twitter account. Right now, Trump has 61.4 million followers on …

Trump To Unleash Hell On Europe: EU Announces Channel To Circumvent SWIFT And Iran Sanctions Is Now Operational

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
The “Love” is definitely building between the 10 Horn Beast and the Mystery Babylon Whore. – Trump To Unleash Hell On Europe: EU Announces Channel To Circumvent SWIFT And Iran Sanctions Is Now Operational by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With the world waiting for the first headlines from the Trump-Xi meeting, the most important and unexpected …

US Wants to Avoid ‘Unwinnable’ War With Iran – Former Pentagon Adviser

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
See also: – Ex-Mossad chief: In 2011 Netanyahu ordered military to ready Iran strike Israeli PM Netanyahu ‘ready’ to order strike on Iran Netanyahu prepared strike on Iran in 2011, says ex-Mossad chief ISRAEL SAYS IT WANTS ‘WAR WITH IRAN’ AND IS MEETING WITH ARAB COUNTRIES TO ‘ADVANCE’ IT – US Wants to Avoid ‘Unwinnable’ …

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Bizarrely Calls for a Palestinian ‘Surrender’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Bizarrely Calls for a Palestinian ‘Surrender’ by WILSON DIZARD, https://www.trtworld.com/ The call for a ‘suicide’ of the Palestinian political and cultural ethos is just a call for a perpetual occupation. Telling someone they should commit suicide is one of the meaner tropes of online abusers. Rarely do such messages make it …

After US-Russia Summit, Netanyahu Says Israel Won’t Stop Hitting Iran in Syria

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
After US-Russia Summit, Netanyahu Says Israel Won’t Stop Hitting Iran in Syria by STUART WINER and TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ At air force graduation, PM also warns that war will break out if Israel does not maintain control of West Bank’s Jordan Valley. – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to continue to act against Iranian entrenchment …

US Sends More Stealth Fighters to Persian Gulf, as Iran Tension Simmers

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
US Sends More Stealth Fighters to Persian Gulf, as Iran Tension Simmers by https://www.rt.com/ The US Air Force has deployed a contingent of F-22 stealth fighters to an airbase in Qatar, to “defend American forces and interests” in the region as tensions with Iran remain high. – The US Air Force’s Central Command confirmed the …

NATO to Discuss Space Strategy for First Time Ever

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America Published on Jun 28, 2019 Good…because our planet needs all hands on deck against our alien overlords. – The real reason is to attack the Lord Jesus Christ on His 2nd coming! The Space Force is to attack the Lord Jesus Christ on His 2nd Coming. The plan is being executed and the …

Congress Members Get Pentagon Briefing on UFO Sightings

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Not “Aliens” but fallen angels, the Nephilim, fallen spiritual beings. It is an ongoing psychological warfare against the sheeple in preparation for the coming strong delusion, IMO, the Satanic Alien Invasion HOAX! – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (New King James Version) 9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with …

U.S. Will Sanction Any Countries that Import Iranian Oil: Special Envoy

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
U.S. Will Sanction Any Countries that Import Iranian Oil: Special Envoy Reporting by James Davey; writing by Alistair Smout; editing by Stephen Addison, https://www.reuters.com/ LONDON (Reuters) – The United States will sanction any country that imports Iranian oil and there are no exemptions in place, the U.S. special envoy for Iran said on Friday. – …

China Rejects US ‘Sanctions’ on Iran Oil, Vows to Protects Its Energy Security

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
China Rejects US ‘Sanctions’ on Iran Oil, Vows to Protects Its Energy Security by https://www.rt.com/ China will not jeopardize its energy security and will continue to import Iranian oil, a top diplomat said, rejecting the unilateral US crusade against the Islamic Republic at the expense of a cornerstone non-proliferation deal. – “We do not support …

Special EU Channel to Allow Trade with Iran, Circumvent US Sanctions is Now Operational – Statement

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Implied is the bypassing of the US dollar in global trade as SWIFT is based on the US dollar. America’s global hegemony is over. What is left is America’s military power to enforce hegemony. It will also be taken down. The first step will be a return to the gold standard and rejection of the …

Iran Calls for Fight Against US Dollar Used as ‘Weapon Against Independent Countries’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Iran Calls for Fight Against US Dollar Used as ‘Weapon Against Independent Countries’ by https://sputniknews.com/ The remark comes a few weeks after Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif suggested that the US would lose much of its economic influence if countries around the world ditch the US dollar as the basis for their international trade. …

European Elites Allow Russia Back In

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America Published on Jun 27, 2019 Russia has been readmitted to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) with full voting rights. Political strategist John Jordan joins Rick Sanchez to share his insights. He argues that Russia should never have been kicked out in the first place and that Russia’s conflict with …

NSA Illegally Obtains Calls & Texts, Claims ‘Error’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America Published on Jun 26, 2019 The public has learned that the NSA illegally obtained calls and text messages of US residents for a second time. The latest incident is being called an “error” as part of a counterterrorism program but is raising suspicions across the country. RT America’s Rachel Blevins has the story. …

Vimeo Bans Project Veritas, Natural News on the Same Day as Criminal Tech Giants Collude to Silence Independent Journalism

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Vimeo Bans Project Veritas, Natural News on the Same Day as Criminal Tech Giants Collude to Silence Independent Journalism by https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) The video platform Vimeo has banned Project Veritas and Natural News on the same day, taking part in the criminal collusion among tech giants who are systematically silencing independent journalism that keeps exposing the criminality of the …

Russia & China Agree to Significantly Boost Trade in Ruble And Yuan at the Expense of the US Dollar

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Russia & China Agree to Significantly Boost Trade in Ruble And Yuan at the Expense of the US Dollar by https://www.rt.com/ Moscow and Beijing have inked an intergovernmental agreement to switch to national currencies in bilateral trade and boost cross-currency settlements up to 50 percent as they ramp up efforts to move away from the …

Abandoned baby now 'thriving' after being found wrapped in plastic bag

Just In - 23 hours ago
Bodycam footage shows the newborn, with the umbilical cord still attached, being rescued on June 6, after residents heard her cries from a wooded area in the US state of Georgia.

Tourists take to desert in wake of rare animal discoveries

Erin Parke at Just In - 23 hours ago
Discoveries of rare animals are sparking mini tourism booms in remote Australia, but they're also causing some headaches for Aboriginal rangers and their conservation efforts.

Postie and publican keep watch over isolated Tasmanian communities

Edith Bevin at Just In - 23 hours ago
When you live in an isolated area, services like the mail run are about more than just delivering the post. They can be a vital way of keeping a check on people who prefer the quieter lifestyle.

Live: Will it be hot or cold Pies against the Kangaroos?

Just In - 23 hours ago
The Pies and North meet and Port Adelaide clashes with the Bulldogs in Adelaide, after the Eagles win a thriller over the Hawks and the Swans get the better of the Suns in Sydney. Follow all the stats, scores and commentary.

Female inmates call for improved mental health services in Darwin prison

Emilia Terzon at Just In - 23 hours ago
A woman who begged for counselling inside Darwin's prison and witnessed suicide attempts says there are a severe lack of mental health services for inmates.

June 29th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #891

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

Saturday June 29th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
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 →

President Trump G20 Working Breakfast With Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
On the second day of the G20 summit, President Donald Trump holds a working breakfast meeting with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad Bin Salman. The breaking news surrounds the possibility of an impromptu meeting between North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago
“Government, in its very essence, is opposed to all increase in knowledge. Its tendency is always towards permanence and against change. … The progress of humanity, far from being the result of government, has been made entirely without its aid and in the face if its constant and bitter opposition.” —H.L. Mencken (1880-1956)

"Yellowstone Geyser Keeps Erupting: Scientists Don't Know Why"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Yellowstone Geyser Keeps Erupting: * *Scientists Don't Know Why"* by Mac Slavo "Scientists have said that the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park keeps erupting erratically and they can’t pinpoint a reason. This recent activity is a new record for the geyser, which has come back to life in recent years. According to the Billings Gazette, the Steamboat geysers’ eruptions are historic. This recent activity is the shortest time ever recorded between eruptions. Yellowstone National Park’s Steamboat Geyser blasted steam and water into the air at 12:52 p.m. local time on Jun... more »

Are Cryptocurrencies the First Crack in the Wall to Regulate Facebook?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 23 hours ago
Like Icarus, the social media monopoly is flying too close to the sun and generating much regulatory heat, which could eventually lead to its downfall.

Germany bears brunt of Hepatitis A outbreak linked to dates

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Almost 40 people were part of a hepatitis A outbreak in Germany linked to dates from Morocco last year while France, United Kingdom, Netherlands and Sweden reported 18 cases between them. The 39 patients in Germany fell ill between April and August. Thirty were imported cases and nine people were not abroad during the incubation... Continue Reading

The Microsoft Windows _NSAKEY backdoor

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
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How to Fix KiwiBuild — WOBH | Media

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Originally posted on NZ Conservative Coalition: ? Someone who builds houses for a living and understands the market has spoken to Morning Report about some of the issues with the whole KiwiBuild fiasco. Is it slightly possible that he may have a better understanding of the issues than someone with a doctorate in History? Matthew…

The Truth about Vaccines from Parents, Nurses, Doctors, Scientists, and History | ENCOGNITIVE.COM

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Originally posted on AGR Daily 60 Second News: The Truth about Vaccines from Parents, Nurses, Doctors, Scientists, and History | ENCOGNITIVE.COM My name is Meghan Rose. I am a former Infectious Disease RN (Registered Nurse). I have six beautiful children, two fully-vaccinated, two partially-vaccinated, and two not vaccinated. When I learned the truth about the fraudulent vaccine program,…

Tonnes of 1080 poison from a flooded Sth Westland storage shed was recently disposed of at Marton’s Bonny Glen landfill

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 23 hours ago
Note: 30 tonnes in total were buried at the landfill consisting of 14 tonnes of prefeed bait, and 16 tonnes of 1080. By Carol Sawyer JJ NOLAN TRANSPORT’S FLOODED 1080 STORAGE SHED, HAAST, SOUTH WESTLAND – POISON WAS DUMPED AT MARTON LANDFILL!! Today we learn that the flood-damaged 1080 poison was trucked and ferried … Continue reading Tonnes of 1080 poison from a flooded Sth Westland storage shed was recently disposed of at Marton’s Bonny Glen landfill →

Tensions Are Definitely Simmering Betweeen World Leaders At The G20

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
US President Donald Trump turns to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to exchange a few words as the other leaders wave. Photo: DPA *SCMP: **Beneath the smiles and handshakes, tensions simmer as world leaders meet for G20* * Xi Jinping makes beeline to shake hands with Donald Trump before traditional ‘family photo’ at start of Osaka summit * But geopolitical rifts between some are evident, despite the camaraderie After converging in Osaka, Japan amid heavy rains, world leaders gathered on Friday morning for the traditional “family photo” that marks the start of the Group of 20 ... more »

"The Peculiar Impression..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"Why do human beings have the peculiar impression that belief is the same as truth?" "Because sometimes the truth hurts. Sometimes we need to believe in a better truth." "What better truth can there be than truth?" - Gene Brewer

Supreme Court: A Little Bit Of Good— An Avalanche Of Bad

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
Lets get the bad part out of the way first. The Supreme Court— in a totally predictable partisan 5-4 decision— told the states to gerrymander all they like without worrying about the Supreme Court doing anything about it. That may be good news for corrupt Democratic legislatures in Maryland and Illinois but… Republicans fully control 23 states— legislatures and governors— and most of them have every intention off going all out to make sure Democrats win as few seats as possible. Democrats control 14 states and 13 states have split control. If the Republicans maintain their control ... more »

Supplements for Brain Health Show No Benefit – a Neurologist Explains a New Study

Steven DeKosky at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Steven DeKosky* *Society, Americas* [image: Reuters] We've got the details. *The FDA does not treat supplements like prescription medications.* Americans and others around the world have turned increasingly to dietary supplements in order to maintain or preserve their brain health. A recent study found that a quarter of adults over 50 take a supplement for brain-related health. But that same study, done by experts convened by the AARP, suggests that seniors should spend their money elsewhere. The supplements don’t work. This is no small issue. Expenditures on non-vitamin brain... more »

The F-16 'Ghost' Fighter Just Took Its First Flight

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2019/May/23/2002135827/-1/-1/0/190521-F-DN281-071.JPG] Brig. Gen. Robert Novotny decided to take a non-traditional route of determining a new paint scheme for the F-16. Facebook and Novotny’s followers would be the deciding factor for the new Ghost scheme. *“We want a good product just like the commander does,” said Troy Blaschko, an aircraft painter with M1 assigned to the 57th Maintenance Group.* An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet made its initial flight after receiving the first U.S. Air Force Ghost paint sch... more »

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 29, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 1 day ago
[image: São Paulo nightlife, São Paulo party, music, forró, Bixiga, best shows, party, música brasileira, Centro, best clubs in São Paulo, best parties in São Paulo] We have the top three picks for this Saturday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Amanda Magalhães (Vila Madalena) – Singer Amanda Magalhães performs tonight at Secretinho, one of the cool spots in Vila Madalena. Magalhães, who is also an actress, will be presenting […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Saturday, June 29, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Canadian Government Officials Are Saying That Prime Minister Trudeau And President Xi Had 'Positive' Discussions

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Reuters:* *Canada's Trudeau, Xi had 'positive' discussions as dispute rages: Ottawa* OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping had “positive, constructive interactions” on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Friday as a dispute between the two countries rages, Trudeau’s office said. Trudeau spoke “more than once” to Xi during a meeting of the Group of 20 leading economies in Osaka, Japan, said an official in Trudeau’s office, who requested anonymity given the sensitivity of the situation. The contact between the two leaders was the... more »

The Forever War Is So Normalized That Opposing It Is “Isolationism”

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
After getting curb stomped on the debate stage by Tulsi Gabbard, the campaign for Tim “Who the fuck is Tim Ryan?” Ryan posted a statement decrying the Hawaii congresswoman’s desire to end a pointless 18-year military occupation as “isolationism”. “While making a point as to […]

Trump Praises Saudi Crown Prince at G-20 Meeting 

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
From VOA News: “Trump Praises Saudi Crown Prince at G-20 Meeting By VOA News June 28, 2019 09:23 PM VOA’s … Continue reading →

Important Bilat – President Trump Meets Xi Jinping – 10:30pm EST Livestream…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
The event the world is waiting for happens at 10:30pm EST. President Trump will be holding a bilateral meeting with Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping. All eyes are turned towards Trump and Xi as they go into what could be one … Continue reading →

Mohammad Samir Obeid

contact@ifamericansknew.org at If Americans Knew Blog - 1 day ago
June 27, 2019: Mohammad Samir Obeid, 21, was killed during a protest in Jerusalem when Israeli soldiers shot him with several bullets, including a live round in the heart. Israeli soldiers and the police invaded, on Thursday evening, the al-‘Isawiya town, north of occupied East Jerusalem, killed a young Palestinian man, and injured many other… The post Mohammad Samir Obeid appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.

Dear Teachers: Don't Make Your Lesson Relevant

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 1 day ago
When I was getting my teacher training way back in the 1970s, we used to hear a great deal about making our teaching relevant. It took me several years of teaching to figure out why that was terrible advice. And it hasn't ever gone away. It seems to make sense. Connect your lesson on parts of speech to a current popular song. Assign persuasive essays about something the kids are into today. Could we do an essay about the rap? I hear that teens very much like the rap these days. Looks tall to me. But the problem is not teachers who are clueless about what a relevant connection might b... more »

Damage bill in millions as fire destroys caravan storage site

Just In - 1 day ago
Police investigate the cause of a fire which engulfed a caravan storage site in New Town, Hobart, causing millions of dollars in damage.

Dramatic footage shows man allegedly tasering police officer at Sydney train station

Just In - 1 day ago
Police charge a 50-year-old man after an officer is allegedly tasered during an arrest at Yennora train station, in Sydney's west.

Tasmania's longest-serving magistrate retires after 30 years

Edith Bevin at Just In - 1 day ago
Sam Mollard's 30 years on the bench has earnt praise and admiration from colleagues, and even a "fan letter" from one defendant for his "very human understanding" of the law.

South Africa and a swarm of bees sting Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes

Just In - 1 day ago
Bees stopped play in Durham but could not stop Sri Lanka falling to a nine-wicket defeat at the hands of eliminated South Africa, severely denting its own semi-final hopes.

Seizures, breathing problems and chronic fatigue — but the NDIS can't help

Claire Lindsay at Just In - 1 day ago
Narina Carter suffers from a rare genetic condition which causes pain, seizures, cognitive and speech problems, dislocations and acute tiredness. She says she has a disability, but the NDIS doesn't agree

"How It Really Is, Always Was, And Always Will Be"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
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"The Gods That We've Made..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago

All of the Reasons Why the Glock 46 Gun Dominates

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Here is why we say that. *The striker is also significantly redesigned, with a new backplate on the rear of the slide.* Glock GmbH is criticized by some for being one of the least innovative companies in the gun industry. The basic design of a Glock pistol has changed very little from the original Generation 1 Glock: the majority of changes through the generations are slight changes to the trigger layout and the addition of rails and other ergonomic features. This has led some to say that Glock cannot innovate. However, the Gl... more »

Texas CPS Medically Kidnaps 4 Year Old Homeschooled Boy After Parents Complain About Poor Doctor Care

Admin at Medical Kidnap - 1 day ago
Drake Pardo (age four) was illegally taken from his family by Child Protective Services (CPS) on June 20. The Pardos are a Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) member family. THSC attorneys Chris Branson and Julie Jacobson are now representing the Pardos and are attempting to return Drake, a medically fragile child, back to his family. CPS first made contact with the family on June 7, leaving a business card on the family’s door. Two weeks later, after repeated attempts by the family and their attorney Chris Branson to obtain any information about the case, CPS suddenly declared an “... more »

"On This Day: One Wrong Turn & History's Biggest 'Butterfly Effect'"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"On This Day: * *One Wrong Turn & History's Biggest 'Butterfly Effect'"* by Global Macro Monitor "Spring and Summer of 1914. One wrong turn, one small change in initial conditions can change the course of history enormously. The butterfly effect is the concept that small causes can have large effects. Initially, it was used with weather prediction but later the term became a metaphor used in and out of science. "In chaos theory, the butterfly effect is the sensitive dependence on initial conditions in which a small change in one state of a deterministic nonlinear system can result... more »

President Xi Vows To Compensate Victims Of Intellectual Property Theft And To Liberalize The Economy

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*SCMP:** Victims of intellectual property theft will be compensated, Xi Jinping tells world leaders* * Chinese leader also says a channel will be set up for foreign firms to make complaints and Beijing will take ‘major steps’ to further liberalise economy * Promises come right before talks with US President Donald Trump in Osaka Foreign businesses that have fallen victim to intellectual property theft will be compensated and a channel will be set up for them to make complaints, Chinese President Xi Jinping told world leaders in Japan on Friday. Xi’s pledge at the Group of 20 summ... more »

Did Kamala Harris ‘Lie’ About Being in the Second Integrated Class in Berkeley?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
Harris claimed she was part of only the second class to integrate the Berkeley public schools. And she was right.

Dear U.S. Government: Let Journalists Into Migrant Detention Centers

Doreen Marchionni at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
Democracy has to operate in the open or it isn't democracy

Risks to Children from Water Fluoridation—One Dose Does Not Fit All

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
By Amanda Just, MS, and David Kennedy, DDS, from CHD’s Partner: International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) Fluoridation is the addition of an industrial compound to the public drinking water for the purpose of altering the consumer’s oral health. Municipalities that add fluoride to their water supplies do so based on a “one dose […] The post Risks to Children from Water Fluoridation—One Dose Does Not Fit All appeared first on Health Nut News.

Not vaccinated? A new Ohio bill could prevent you from being fired for refusing immunizations

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Lawmakers in Ohio are considering a bill that would forbid employers from punishing or firing employees who refuse to receive a vaccine against the flu, measles and other infectious diseases. The legislation would prohibit employers — including hospitals — from demoting, firing or otherwise punishing an employee for choosing not to get a vaccination. The […] The post Not vaccinated? A new Ohio bill could prevent you from being fired for refusing immunizations appeared first on Health Nut News.

Texas CPS Medically Kidnaps 4 Year Old Homeschooled Boy After Parents Complain About Poor Doctor Care

Admin at Health Impact News - 1 day ago
Drake Pardo (age four) was illegally taken from his family by Child Protective Services (CPS) on June 20. The Pardos are a Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) member family. THSC attorneys Chris Branson and Julie Jacobson are now representing the Pardos and are attempting to return Drake, a medically fragile child, back to his family. CPS first made contact with the family on June 7, leaving a business card on the family’s door. Two weeks later, after repeated attempts by the family and their attorney Chris Branson to obtain any information about the case, CPS suddenly declared an “... more »

"The Object of Iran"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
A picture's worth a thousand words, it is said. Right, Bolton? You too, Pompeo... *"The Object of Iran"* by David Stockman "The object of terrorism is terrorism. The object of oppression is oppression. The object of torture is torture. The object of murder is murder. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?" – George Orwell, "1984" (1949) "When we do finally strike Iran, it’ll be because John Bolton and Mike Pompeo have elected officials like Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, who’ll stand up in the United States Senate and say stuff like this: "Democr... more »

"Economic Market Snapshot 6/28/19"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
• Gregory Mannarino, “ALERT: Proof Of US Economic Free-Fall, Trade "Truce," Nuclear Fed., More” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/

Ranking Member of US Senate Armed Services Committee Reed: Trump should be Restricted from going to War with Iran

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
“Reed Votes to Block President Trump from Authorizing a Military Strike on Iran Without Congressional Approval Ranking Member of Armed … Continue reading →

US Senator Kaine Says War With Iran Would Be A “Colossal Mistake”; Kaine-Udall Plan to Work with House to Assert Congress’ War Powers to Prevent War with Iran

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
40 voted to abdicate their responsibility as US Senators. 10 abdicated their responsibility as US Senators by not even voting! … Continue reading →

Insatiable Lust for Power at any Cost isn’t a reason to Vote for Democrats

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 1 day ago
Joe Biden Claims Trump Has Never Criticized KKK Trump makes statement about racism and neo-Nazis, KKK, and… other hate groups…calls them 'thugs and criminals.' pic.twitter.com/px3irsfcwI — Gary Detman (@GaryDetmanNews) August 14, 2017 "Mr. President, if you're listening, I want you to hear me, please. You have harnessed fear for political purposes and only love can … Continue reading "Insatiable Lust for Power at any Cost isn’t a reason to Vote for Democrats"

Tonight's Movie Is 'Then There Were Three'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
Plot summary from *Moviefone*: During World War II, a Nazi officer hunts through Allied territory for members of the Italian underground.

Would Che Wear a Bernie T-Shirt if he'd Lived?

LL at Virtual Mirage - 1 day ago
First, a response to your comments: Paul L. QuandtJune 27, 2019 at 11:24 AM "...Obama, who was famous for being half white - or half negro,..." And 100% anti-American communist a**h*** -Paul, not only was Barack's mother a communist, but his grandparents were communists and they introduced him to his "Uncle Frank" (who looks enough like him to be his father), a card carrying communist. When you look at his inner circle in the White House, they were all communists and the children of communists. Small wonder that the eight years of Obamanation were so dismal. - - LSPJune 27, 2019 at... more »

Therefore I come and we come together as one to see to it

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 1 day ago
1) * Only* you, sons of the Most High God, can change the world as alchemists of the sacred fire! You are on stage. It is your opportunity. Without you and your Christhood and your call and the spoken Word unto the violet flame you must understand that nothing will change and what the psychics have seen may very well come to pass. I therefore call, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the multiplication of these loaves and fishes, these sons and daughters of God--that as each one represents a pillar of fire, students of light across the world might tie into that momentum, might rece... more »

Pride and protest: Marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn riots

Just In - 1 day ago
Activists from around the world gather in New York's Greenwich Village to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of the LGBT movement and decry a wave of Trump administration policies they view as a setback for their cause.

Donald Trump wants to meet Kim Jong-un at the border to 'say hello'

Just In - 1 day ago
The United States President says he would like to meet with the North Korean leader at the demilitarised zone on the border of North and South Korea this weekend "just to shake his hand and say hello".

Restless legs syndrome is more than just twitching. Here's what to look for

Jo Khan at Just In - 1 day ago
Karen McFarland didn't get a proper night's sleep for 12 years before realising she had restless legs syndrome. So what is this debilitating condition, and what can help relieve its nasty symptoms?

Wildlife rope bridge to become a lifeline to save possums from predators and traffic

Gian De Poloni at Just In - 1 day ago
A rope bridge is being hailed as a breakthrough to prevent native possums being killed by both predators and heavy traffic at one of Perth's most sensitive wetlands.

Supporters and critics both left surprised by how far WA's proposed euthanasia laws go

Jacob Kagi at Just In - 1 day ago
While Victoria touts its new voluntary euthanasia laws as the most conservative model in the world, WA's model is attacked for putting society on a "slippery slope", writes Jacob Kagi.

Beekeepers seek access to Tassie's remote forests as they struggle to find leatherwood flowers

Manika Dadson at Just In - 1 day ago
Beekeepers say they need to expand their hives into parts of Tasmania's world heritage area to keep up with the demand for leatherwood honey, which is unique to the state.

This man has been in a vegetative state for 11 years. France has now ruled he can die

Just In - 1 day ago
The fate of Vincent Lambert, who has almost no consciousness but can breathe without a respirator and occasionally moves his eyes, has torn apart his family and sparked fierce nationwide debate in France over the right to die.

If There Are No Consequences Commensurate With The Crime Of Treason, Wall Street Executives Will Keep Selling Us Out

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
*Russia may have paid to get them in office, but China seems to be getting the most out of it* During Wednesday’s debate, the candidates were all asked to name the biggest single national security threat to the country. Few of them had the self-discipline to name just one, but almost all of then named China. Tim Ryan caught himself about to say China is “whipping” us everywhere, realized that might sound defeatist and changed it in mid-sentence into something that didn’t make any sense— “wiping us everywhere.” Last night, one of the moderators just phrased it as a what-to-do-about-C... more »

Epic Strategery – The “Excellent Content” Plan – President Trump Meeting With Kim Jong-Un….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
As President Trump begins day-two at the G20 he happens to tweet a public message to Chairman Kim Jong-Un about a quick meet-and-greet at the DMZ. You know, if you’ve got a few minutes… LOL. Too darned funny….. Obviously this … Continue reading →

G20 Day Two Schedule – Critical Meeting With Chairman Xi 10:30pm EDT

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Day two of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, will include the much anticipated meeting between President Trump and China’s Chairman Xi Jinping. The world is paying close attention to this bilateral discussion. Remember, Japan is 11 hours ahead of … Continue reading →

Utah Police Announce Arrest in Case of Missing Utah Student Mackenzie Lueck…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
A very sad end to a statewide search for missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck. During a police conference update today, Ms. Lueck was identified as a murder victim. A suspect has been arrested. (Via NBC) Salt Lake City … Continue reading →

Bipartisan lawmakers offer congressional bill to promote cannabis, CBD research

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 day ago
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a federal bill to bolster marijuana and CBD research, a move that could encourage more doctors to recommend medical cannabis and expand legalization efforts. The bill also would amend the definition of marijuana in the federal Controlled Substances Act to exclude the synthetic equivalent of hemp-derived CBD that […] Bipartisan lawmakers offer congressional bill to promote cannabis, CBD research is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

In 2020, New F-15EX Fighters Will Take to the Sky (Worried, F-35?)

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Maybe. Get ready, F-35. Boeing says it can deliver the U.S. Air Force (USAF) at least two engineering, versions manufacturing and development (EMD) F-15EX fighters as early as 2020. This is possible due to the fact the F-15EX has a lot of similarities with the F-15QA Advanced Eagle that is in production for Qatar. So there is a possibility that some aircraft destined for Qatar could be rerouted to the USAF. The EX can be seen as a modified version of the QA of which Qatar ordered 36 (with an option on another 36) in a USD 6,2 billion contract signed... more »

A World War II Tale: How Imperial Japan Lit Asia on Fire

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Why Tokyo went to war and killed millions. Japan’s road to World War II was a long one. Throughout the late 19th century, the island nation broke out of its feudal past on a path to modernity with a ruthlessness and singlemindedness that would have scared Western nations had they been paying attention. The modern Japanese Navy was modeled on Britain’s Royal Navy, its army was patterned on the Prussian army, and it imported its new modern industrial base from the best examples the world around. By 1894, Japan was ready to join in the game of... more »

Are There Any Sane Democratic Candidates? - Top Headline

TNA Video at rss - 1 day ago
[image: top-headline-christian-gomez-luis-miguel-sane-democratic-candidates] VIDEO - This week, the first wave of democratic presidential debates took place. Author Luis Miguel joins Top Headline to discuss his articles based on the debates. Miguel also gives insight into candidates' connections and who to watch that will be propelled without reason by the mainstream media and others.

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 28, 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool *Reuters:* *U.S.-China trade talks: where they are and what's at stake* (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due to meet on Saturday at the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Japan to try to resurrect a deal to end a costly trade war. Negotiations between trade teams from the world’s two largest economies broke down in May when Washington accused Beijing of reneging on commitments to change its laws to enact economic reforms. ... more »

Does a Photo Show Joe Biden With the ‘Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan’?

Dan MacGuill at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
In the aftermath of the first round of Democratic primary debates, social media users shared a largely misleading, inaccurate meme that targeted the former vice president.

People Gather at Stonewall 50 Years After LGBTQ Uprising

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The Stonewall Inn is now a landmark and part of the Stonewall National Monument, but in 1969, it was part of a gay scene that was known, yet not open.

Averting a New Cuban Missiles Crisis — Return of the LaRouche Doctrine

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
Strategic Defense Initiative Stop WWIII Averting a New Cuban Missiles Crisis — Return of the LaRouche Doctrine Video of Averting a New Cuban Missiles Crisis — Return of the LaRouche Doctrine This week LaRouchePAC brings you a special Friday webcast. Top Russian officials are now warning that the U.S. strategic missile deployments near Russian borders could rapidly turn into a new Cuban Missile Crisis. As Helga Zepp-LaRouche (founder of the Schiller Institute) had recently said, “Who does not wake up and know that we are on the verge of World War Three? Such a person is not in the r... more »

World News Briefs -- June 28, 2019 (Evening Edition)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks while other leaders listen during a working lunch at the Group of 20 (G-20) summit in Osaka, Japan, on Friday, June 28, 2019. Kiyoshi Ota/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Trump prepares for 'productive' talks with Xi on trade war* OSAKA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he hoped for productive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a trade war that is casting a shadow on global growth, but said he had not made any promises about a reprieve from escalating tariffs. The trade feud and signs of a global slowdown have loome... more »

Trump To Unleash Hell On Europe: EU Announces Channel To Circumvent SWIFT And Iran Sanctions Is Now Operational

Tyler Durden at 1 day ago
[image: undefined] With the world waiting for the first headlines from the Trump-Xi meeting, the most important and unexpected news of the day hit moments ago, when Europe announced that the special trade channel, Instex, that will allow European firms to avoid SWIFT and bypass American sanctions on Iran, is now operational. Following a meeting between the countries who singed the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was ditched by US, French, British and German officials said the trade mechanism which was proposed last summer and c... more »

US Senate Roll Call: To Prohibit Unauthorized Military Operations In or Against Iran; 50 Yeas; 40 Nays; 10 AWOL; 60 Yeas Required

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
“The president claims that he does not need Congressional approval to launch strikes against Iran – but he is flat … Continue reading →

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