oldephartte(in training): 16 April

Monday, April 16, 2018

16 April - My Yahoo! 2 of 2

Former FBI Director Comey Discusses How He Views Trump's Conduct In New

Former FBI Director James Comey's book, A Higher Loyalty, comes out Tuesday. Terry Gross of WHYY's
Sean Hannity Is Also A Client Of Trump's Lawyer Michael Cohen

President Trump's attorney Michael Cohen was in federal court Monday in New York City. A federal judge
Trump Attorney Michael Cohen's Secret 3rd Client: Fox News Host Sean

A federal judge ordered an attorney for Cohen to reveal the identity of a client that had been withheld as

Mississippi's 2018 Water Resources Conference - Flow Issues

The Mississippi Water Resources Conference happened in Jackson on April 3-4 and provided many presentations

( With the Mississippi, you get a choice. A meandering river with irregularities including depth but which builds up the delta. Or a stabilized navigable waterway which ejects its particles far out in the Gulf, leading to erosion. The Army Corps of Engineers has dredged for decades.

Oddly enough, I picked up this feed because I was convinced that the 2010 Deepwater Horizon blowout and subsequent Corexit 9500 application courtesy the Coast Guard - some of which seemed covert - would wreck marine ecology for decades while providing a health hazard to rival Agent Orange's effects in the Vietnamese jungle. )

Yazoo Pumps – Is this zombie project finally dead?

The Yazoo Backwater Pumps project is a 77 year old Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) project that would have
Legislators weaken protections for what makes Florida special

The Florida Legislature has been on an anti-environment tack for most of the past 15 years, even as

The Poisoning of Sergei Skripal

Fred Burton joined me shortly after the attack on Sergei Skripal. We look at the many implications of this
Team Leadership & Ethics

Dean Baratta reflects on leadership, lessons learned, team building, and the challenge of public service
The Jerry Chun Shing Lee Case

Jerry Chun Shing Lee, a former CIA case officer, is suspected by many to have compromised CIA activities in

The Simpsons writer reveals cut line from Steamed Hams sketch

Yet more fuel for meme-makers everywhere.
Where do the blue stripes go? The wonderfully simple science behind this

It’s the same reason you don’t get sunburn through a car window.
This toddler terrified her mum when she inadvertently quoted a horror movie

Brianna got the fright of her life when she thought her daughter was quoting the creepy clown from Stephen

The Michael Cohen legal sideshow: Gasps, pratfalls and paparazzi (Hunter

Hunter Walker / Yahoo : The Michael Cohen legal sideshow: Gasps, pratfalls and paparazzi &mdash
Reuters wins Pulitzers for Philippines reporting, Rohingya photography

Daniel Trotta / Reuters : Reuters wins Pulitzers for Philippines reporting, Rohingya photography
Black men arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks agree to meet with CEO (Chris

Chris Isidore / CNNMoney : Black men arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks agree to meet with CEO &

Russia Launches New Cyber Attacks Against US, Allies

On Monday, the United States issued a joint statement with the UK accusing Russia of conducting yet another
So What’s This Mighty Hayride Thing You’re Seeing On The Top Nav Bar

For this of you who missed our conversation of a couple of weeks ago discussing the Facebook controversy
VIDEO: So Who Are The People Opposing The Bayou Bridge Pipeline? Here’s One

…his name is Luke Fontana, and he runs an outfit called Save Our Wetlands – which is a New

Mobility pricing must be fair and equitable for all

As Metro Vancouver’s population has grown, so have its traffic congestion problems. Whether it’s a long
Budget 2018: The Most Disappointing Budget Ever

Premier Pallister’s Trump-esque statement that budget 2018 was going to be the “best budget ever” has
2018 Federal Budget Analysis

Watch this space for response and analysis of the federal budget from CCPA staff and our Alternative

News24.com | Luxury vehicles, immovable properties and bank accounts among

Luxury vehicles, immovable properties and bank accounts are some of the assets which are subject to a
News24.com | Nationwide bus strike to start on Wednesday

Bus commuters across the country have been urged to make alternative arrangements as a strike resulting
News24.com | Cape Town water use spikes by 5%

The City of Cape Town says the fall in dam levels can be attributed to environmental influences as well as

News24.com | Herman Mashaba and the 'crabs in a bucket' phenomenon

Herman Mashaba is not a politician. In fact, he refuses the title. He is someone who takes a view that good
News24.com | Winnie's funeral a missed opportunity

When giving final send-offs to those who have been great among us we become so desperate to add our names
News24.com | No one forgets number one, right? Wrong!

A Canadian ice hockey player’s words “I’m glad I got drafted first, because no one remembers number two

News24.com | 3 officials resign in Kenya's electoral body over poll

Three commissioners from Kenya's electoral commission say they've resigned over the suspension of
News24.com | DRC sacks more than 250 'fake' or corrupt judges

The Democratic Republic of Congo has sacked more than 250 magistrates who did not have a law degree or
News24.com | Nigeria's Boko Haram extremists hamper polio eradication

Nigeria's Boko Haram extremists are hampering global fight to eradicate polio, leaving children

Syria missile strikes: based on what evidence?

Syria missile strikes: based on what evidence? Based on what constitutional authority? by Jon Rappoport
The Matrix Revealed: Why logic disappeared

The Matrix Revealed: Why logic disappeared by Jon Rappoport April 15, 2018 Over the past year, I’ve been in
Exit From The Matrix: Power beyond mind control

Exit From The Matrix: Power beyond mind control by Jon Rappoport April 14, 2018 Consciousness wants to

Nuts could reduce risk of heart failure, research finds

Even a small increase in nut consumption could reduce the chance of developing cardiovascular diseases
Future generations at risk because of unhealthy living by potential mums

Scientists call for more support to help parents conceive healthier children.
Launch delay for Nasa’s planet-hunting spacecraft

The name Tess is short for Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.

Four players scoop a total of €150,000 in Lotto prizes ahead of Friday'

Four lucky players from Donegal, Wexford and Cork today claimed a total of €158,496 in National
Fianna Fáil call for Government to step up efforts to deal with fodder

Fianna Fáil will bring a motion before the Dáil and Seanad tomorrow calling for the
Adviser admits he 'should have dug deeper' as suggested Arlene

A former special adviser to DUP leader Arlene Foster has said he "should have dug deeper" into

NRC Continues to Respond to Irma

Update (Sept. 12, 2017 4:15 p.m. EST): Late Monday afternoon, Hurricane Irma had diminished to the point
Update: The NRC Readies for Hurricane Irma

UPDATE (9/10/2017 – 10 a.m. EST): The NRC activated the Region II Incident Response Center in Atlanta
An Open Forum Now Available

The NRC welcomes comments on the topics we’re blogging about. But we realize there are other topics you

Beet compound may help treat Alzheimer's: Study

Researchers at the University of South Florida in the US found that the compound could slow the
Managing eating habits may be key to mitigate malaria: Study

Malaria infections might be brought under control by managing the eating habits of infected people or
Vitamin D may cut heart failure risk after heart attack

Besides helping build strong bones and muscles, Vitamin D may also protect heart tissue and prevent heart

National Space Council Will Deliver Space-Junk Plan to Trump, VP Pence Says

The United States is getting serious about space junk, according to Vice President Mike Pence.
On 'One Strange Rock,' Former Astronaut Mae Jemison Delves into

As the late Carl Sagan once said, "We are made of star stuff." Every living thing is composed of
Launch of NASA's TESS Exoplanet Hunter Delayed by Rocket Issue

The launch of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, which was scheduled to take place this evening

Syrian air defenses repel strike on Shayrat air base in Homs — SANA

About a year ago, on April 7, 2017, US President Donald Trump ordered a strike on the same base
Russia to invite those involved in provocations in Syria to OPCW’s next

The Russian envoy told the OPCW that Russian experts who probed into the reports about the Douma incident
Russia shows OPCW how White Helmets staged provocation in Syria — Russian

Overcoming Fear of Back Pain May Spur Recovery

Patients in the program reported 50 percent less pain after the treatment. They also reported paying less
U.S. Women Less Likely Than Men to Get Statins

The findings suggest efforts in recent years to close gender gaps in the use of recommended treatments
Can 'Mono' Virus Up Odds for 7 Other Diseases?

The review actually uncovered preliminary links to 94 additional diseases, including breast cancer.

Pension Deficit Problems

Will Trump Stay in Syria? ; Right Wing Strategy to Discredit Teacher Strikes ...and More Picks 4/16 The
Latest News: April 10 – April 13, 2018

The post Latest News: April 10 – April 13, 2018 appeared first on WhoWhatWhy .
Tamerlan Tsarnaev’s Classified History

It's been five years since the Boston Marathon bombing. Nevertheless, the federal government continues

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early spring show …

Close to town, the Dragonflower Trees are flowering heavily. This large edible flower is quite stunning
preparing for spring …

The last few days of winter in the tropics brings out a plethora of flowering species, which culminates in

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No such thing as a “succession war” as Uzbekistan enters the post-Karimov

For the first time since its independence, Uzbekistan is experiencing the tremors of managed political
NATO moves from reassurance to actual deterrence against Russia

Defense, deterrence, dialogue. This motto sums up the NATO Summit in Warsaw rather well. On July 8 and 9

Do adult human brains renew their neurons?

The seats of memory TWO papers with starkly contradictory conclusions, published three weeks apart, have
Colonising the galaxy is hard. Why not send bacteria instead?

SCIENCE fiction is filled with visions of galactic empires. How people would spread from star system to
Homo sapiens spread to Asia earlier than once believed

This specimen (viewed in the picture from four angles) is the middle phalanx of a human middle finger. It

Lack of sleep may be linked to risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease

Preliminary NIH study shows increased levels of beta-amyloid Losing just one night of sleep led to an
Caenorhabditis elegans on its hunt

My extremely versatile little friend Caenorhabditis elegans is one of the most studied organisms in the
Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants

A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during

Where does it stop?’: Right-wingers melt down after judge reveals Hannity

As news outlets rushed to report that the president’s attorney Michael Cohen also represents pro
‘Can you say conflict of interest?’: Colbert pieces together hilarious

In the wake of the revelation that the president’s longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen also
Stormy Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti: Sean Hannity ‘thrown under the bus

Sean Hannity ‘Thrown Under the Bus’ by Cohen: Avenatti Fox News host Sean Hannity was “thrown under the bus

Whitebaiter nets fine for regulations breach

The Department of Conservation prosecuted a Porangahau man last Friday, for two breaches of the Whitebait
Science Deadline: This week in Sci-tech

In this issue: No new oil permits, marine heatwaves heating up, and when did sweet potatoes spread?
Maori STEM Academy students blast off to NASA

On Monday 16 April, 15 students from the Puhoro STEM Academy will be taking off to National Aeronautics and

#CaliforniaKnew

Recent reports have shown that California knew about the threat of climate change decades ago. No one could
Models, On – and Off – the Catwalk – Part Eight – Time-Step and Noise

In Part Seven – Resolution & Convection we looked at some examples of how model resolution and domain
Clouds and Water Vapor – Part Eleven – Ceppi et al & Zelinka et al

A couple of recent articles covered ground related to clouds, but under Models –Models, On – and Off

International Roma Day concert in northeast London

Sindy and Bejamin, two young Romani activists and musicians from Poland, have organised a Festival of Music
Security tips from TellMama

TellMama has a number of security tips, which though not published specifically in response to the recent
Who Speaks for British Muslims – C4 Tomorrow at 8 pm

Fiyaz Mughal, director of Faith Matters writes: Tomorrow, this documentary is airing and is a look into who

Why Not Just Give A Job To Anyone Who Wants One?

Doing work that needs to be done?
Ban Assault Rifles

And require those already out there to be turned in. (Pay for them of course.)
Trump’s Brand is Ayn Rand

Robert Reich explains why Ayn Rand’s ideas have destroyed the common good. “We have to

PUTIN REINFORCES RUSSIAN PRESENCE IN SYRIA AS ASSAD ACCUSATIONS LOOK

Over the past 36 hours, heavily-laden warships and tankers have been carrying a variety of tanks, jeeps
SYRIA-BOMBER MACRON NOW WANTS TO PLAY HONEST BROKER IN A ‘POLITICAL

French President Emmanuel Macron spent yesterday reconfiguring the meaning of words like ‘war’
At the End of the Day

We should not give too much respect to our medical authorities. Pretty much every one of their

Israel Launches Airstrikes On Airbase Near Homs In Syria

Israel Launches Airstrikes On Airbase Near Homs In Syria by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update
Escalating Tensions: US Threatens Russia with New Sanctions Over Syria

RT Published on Apr 16, 2018 New sanctions follow a combined assault by America and its allies against the
Could The Holy Temple be in the City of David, Jerusalem?

No more obstacles to building of 3rd Temple?! Joseph Good presents his views that Bob Cornuke is wrong. ie

Finland has found the answer to homelessness. It couldn’t be simpler

The number of homeless people dying on the streets or in temporary accommodation in the UK has more than
What people think when you say “almost certaily”… – CIA.gov

Probabilities may be expressed in two ways. Statistical probabilities are based on empirical evidence
For better AI, diversify the people building it – MIT Technology Review

Speaking at MIT Technology Review’s annual EmTech Digital conference in San Francisco, Lyons presented the

Philadelphia's Top Cop Defends Indefensible Prejudice in Starbucks

Ross fails racism test...again
No Indication in the US that the Country is at War Again

Keeping it normal in the world's leading rogue nation
President Trump’s War Crime is Worse than the One He Accuses Assad of

'Mine is bigger!'

President Trump halts plans for new sanctions on Russia. (AP)

President Trump walks back top diplomat's claim

The president is walking back a claim made over the weekend by Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., about sending a "strong message" to Syria. Reportedly uncomfortable »

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The Money Deluge

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Cannabis: A Lost History

With the ongoing
Truth at Last: The Assassination of Martin Luther King

The threat of death

This snooper’s charter makes George Orwell look lacking in vision.

By Heather Brooke – Sunday 8th November 2015. Find Article Here:- When the Home Office and
By inflating Islamic extremism, David Cameron has lost sight of what really

By George Monbiot Tuesday 21st July 2015. Find Article Here:- The real ‘struggle of our generation’ is not
Sunscreen contributing to decline of coral reefs, study shows.

Posted Wednesday 21st October 2015. Find Article Here:- UV filtering chemical is killing off baby coral

Carnival of Space #557

This week’s Carnival of Space is hosted by Gadi Eidelheit at his The Venus Transit blog. Click here
Could We Detect an Ancient Industrial Civilization in the Geological Record

According to a new study by a team of researchers, it is possible that we might find evidence of another
Look at This Fascinating Variety of Planet-Forming Disks Around Other Stars

New images from the European Southern Observatory show the stunning variety of discs of gas and dust that

In a Fight Between Abrams and T-90 Tanks, Victory Goes to the Better Crew

While the T-14 Armata might be Russia’s latest and greatest tank, it still is not ready for service. In
Tales of American Hubris

The lessons of history? Who needs them? Certainly not Washington’s present cast of characters, a crew
La Honda y el Escudo de David

Fue un ciudadano británico el que al principio modelaría como nadie la forma de hacer la guerra de Israel.

Why the April 14th Missiles-Invasion of Syria Was a Historic Turning-Point

Eric Zuesse The April 14th invasion was the apogee, the turning-point downward, for American hegemony, the
First Western Journalist In Syrian Hospital Which Treated “Chemical Weapons

Forget what the Syrian government or the Ruskies say. The first Western journalist has interviewed doctors
Syrian Regime Change: a 70-Year Project

You may assume that the idea of kicking out Syrian dictator Assad is a recent idea stemming from his brutal

Delegation from South Asian Countries Visits the National Whistleblower

A delegation from countries including India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, visited the National
Whistleblower Alleges Facebook Facilitates Wildlife Trafficking

An AP news story reports that an anonymous whistleblower has filed a complaint with the Securities and
Whistleblowers Vital to Eliminating Medicare Fraud

In a recent interview with the AARP, Attorney General Sessions took a strong stance against Medicare fraud.