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Two dozen secret cabinet decisions hidden from Parliament, Canadians - iPolitics

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government has made more than two dozen secret cabinet decisions, hiding any trace of them from Parliament and Canadians, iPolitics has learned. A review by iPolitics of more than 21,000 orders-in-council published on the Privy Council’s website since 2004 found t...

Family Guy Pays Tribute To Adam West In Season Finale

By MATTHEW AGUILAR - May 10, 2019

Adam West is known by many for his portrayal of Batman in the Batman 1960's television series, but in recent years he's also become synonymous with Family Guy, and the show recently gave him a humorous tribute. West was featured several times on Family Guy as the city's Mayor, and every time he showed up hilarity followed. It's fitting then that the show recently gave him a comedic tribute, especially considering it is Peter who decides to do the video.

The family is looking for a way to honor Mayor West, and Brian suggests they rename James Woods High to Adam West High School, and everyone gets on board quickly, especially after listing all the reasons why James Woods is undeserving. While Brian goes to take care of it Peter says he's going to make a video in honor of Mayor West, though being Peter, he somehow messes it up

 

Replanting oil palm may be driving a second wave of biodiversity loss

The environmental impact of palm oil production has been well publicised. Found in everything from food to cosmetics, the deforestation, ecosystem decline and biodiversity loss associated with its use is a serious cause for concern.

What many people may not know, however, is that oil palm trees – the fruit of which is used to create palm oil – have a limited commercial lifespan of 25 years. Once this period has ended, the plantation is cut down and replanted, as older trees start to become less productive and are difficult to harvest. Our research has now found that this replanting might be causing a second wave of biodiversity loss, further damaging the environment where these plantations have been created.

HEALTH

MOTHER’S DAY: FOR MANY BLACK AND INDIGENOUS WOMEN, MOTHERHOOD IS A FIGHT AGAINST, RACISM, SEXISM, AND VIOLENCE

BY ROBERTA K. TIMOTHY ON 5/12/19 AT 12:10 AM EDT

Käthe Kollwitz, Mother With Two Children, 1932-6

9 ways racism impacts maternal health

May 8, 2019 11.34pm BST

As we celebrate our moms and mommies this Mother’s Day, let us not forget that for some, motherhood is not an enjoyed privilege. For many Black, Indigenous and racialized women in Turtle Island (North America) and globally — motherhood is a fight for life.

The struggle for our maternal health and motherhood includes daily resistance against anti-Black racism, anti-indigeneity, sexism, classism and other forms of intersectional violence.

The health of Black pregnant women and mothers is a key issue being debated in the United States presidential 2020 campaigns especially by Sen. Kamala Harris and Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Recently, Harris introduced a resolution to raise awareness of the disproportionately high rates of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women.

Professional tennis player Serena Williams’ recent maternal health crisisdemonstrated that Black women’s reproductive health can be jeopardized, suspect, dismissed and at risk of demise even for the very talented, wealthy and well-known.

BARBARA BUSH ON ABORTION

Satanic Temple says abortion laws violate religious rights by promoting Christian beliefs

A lawsuit argues that a Missouri statute for women seeking to terminate their pregnancies promotes the Christian viewpoint that life begins with conception.

STORY FROM LAST YEAR HOWEVER IT POINTS TO HOW TO FIGHT THESE REACTIONARY ABORTION LAWS

UPDATED IRAN #WW3.0

The Patriot system is a long-range, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft.

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US moving air defence missile system to Middle East to counter Iran

The Patriot system is a long-range, all-weather air defence system to counter tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft.

The United States has deployed an assault ship and a missile battery to the Middle East region, but did not elaborate on what the defense headquarters stated was to combat threatening actions displayed by Iran.

US Deploys Missile; Claims Iran And Proxies May Launch Attack

Additionally, on Friday, the U.S. Maritime Administration issued a warning that "Iran or its proxies" may target commercial and military vessels in the area.

The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the Gulf, ratcheting up pressure on Iran.

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US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran

The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and B-52 bombers already sent to the Gulf, ratcheting up pressure Saturday on archfoe Iran. In response to alleged threats from Iran, the USS Arlington, which transports marines, am...

China called on all parties involved in the Iran nuclear deal to increase dialogue and exercise restrained in order to prevent the situation from escalating further while blaming the United States for the heightened tensions.

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China calls for dialogue, restraint to prevent Iran situation from spiraling out of control

China called on all parties involved in the Iran nuclear deal to increase dialogue and exercise restrained in order to prevent the situation from escalating further.

The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier into the Persian Gulf, claiming there is an unspecified threat from Iran, but this has no basis other than Bolton's desire for regime change, says Col. Larry Wilkerson

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Manufactured Iranian Threat in the Persian Gulf

The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier into the Persian Gulf, claiming there is an unspecified threat from Iran, but this has no basis other than Bolton's desire for regime change, says Col. Larry Wilkerson

The additional B-52s, as well as additional U.S. Navy vessels and Marines, have been sent there after "credible threats" suggest Iran is planing to attack American forces and interests in the region.

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B-52s, Marine expeditionary unit head to Middle East as tensions rise with Iran

The Pentagon dispatched two more B-52s and a Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, on top of forces already there, in response to "credible threats" that Iran plans to attack American forces and interests there.

WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP SABRE RATTLING, PREPARING FOR WAR AND NOW CLAIMING THE RIGHT OF PREVENTATIVE ATTACK AS WAS USED IN IRAQ

The United States does not want to go to war with Iran but will retaliate if the country attacks American citizens or interests, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday.

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Pompeo: 'We do not seek war' with Iran but U.S. will defend itself

The United States does not want to go to war with Iran but will retaliate if the country attacks American citizens or interests, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday.