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Just finished watching the spectacular results of the New Hampshire primary when I was struck with a possibility of what is happening with birdbrain. Most of her votes came from crossover democrats. What if she is just tying up republican money in the primaries? Every open primary allows for significant crossover voting and justifies her staying in. How much republican money is therefore wasted. It's already obvious she can't win. Staying in just hurts the party. Here's the conspiracy part. We've all been trying to guess who will replace slo joe at the convention. What if it's her. She can...

Is Afghanistan a gift to China? As China begins to build more electric cars they are facing a problem with rare earth elements. They can pull some from Africa, but the optics are terrible and child labour is the norm. Australia is in an economic war with China and much of what they need to compete is denied them. Tesla has the advantage of resources, but BYD and MG want to successfully enter this market. To be successful, China would have to kowtow to Australia - something they have decided not to do. Enter "China Joe". The deals his son...

What if the goal isn't to elect Biden? We need to be watching the Senate elections. If we fall below 50 then they control both House and Senate. Even if Trump won, they would just immediately impeach and remove. We end up with Pence. Not the worst thing in the world. They would never successfully get Pelosi or anyone they want. Not a good result for them. If they create enough problems in the election (contested states), then these states may not present their electoral votes leaving neither candidate with 270. This throws things to a 'House' vote. Each state...

Though I'm as far away from the USA as is physically possible (Antarctica excepted), I just wanted everyone to know that the state of Kansas just received my vote in the general election. I voted for 4 more years of decency in government, an honest politician, economic growth, improvements to the Supreme Court (hopefully we see a few resignations), draining of the swamp, dismantling and restoration of our intelligence agencies and finally the Biden's in jail. If it isn't clear, I voted for Trump. There may have been one or two extra hoops to jump through, but it was worth...

Absolutely a masterpiece. Non-stop roller coaster. If you have ever been a Marvel fan then this is the movie you’ve always dreamed of. I can no longer look forward to Far from Home or Dark Phoenix asthey can only palein comparison. Willing to answer any questions you have about the movie, but not interested in giving spoilers except by Freepmail.

Brisbane International Airport has re-opened following an "emergency situation" last night which ended after a man was shot by police with non-lethal rounds. Queensland Police officially revoked the emergency declaration shortly before 11pm (AEST) Saturday, with the airport announcing staff will return to the terminal ahead of passengers as they attempt to work through the delays. "It will take some time to get operations back to normal. There will be flight impacts. We appreciate your patience," they confirmed on Twitter. The airport had been evacuated with flights grounded and trains stopped just two hours earlier as specialist officers descended on...

news.com.au Lifestyle Health Indonesian Muslim clerics reject measles, rubella vaccine as ‘unclean’ NOVEMBER 12, 2018 3:47PM Battling 'Superbugs' Jamie Seidelnews.com.au Indonesia’s immunisation campaign is in crisis. In August, its Muslim leadership officially forbade the use of the measles and rubella vaccine. Its followers have taken the ruling to heart — with a dramatic drop in vaccinations. The religious proclamation — a fatwa — is not legally recognised or enforceable. But the Indonesian Ulama Council’s followers are obeying. It was an unexpected outcome — and it has an enormous impact on holidaymakers from all over the world, including Australia. RELATED: World...

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, a juror in the Bill Cosby sexual assault case said that after dozens of hours of grueling deliberations in a tiny room, 10 of the 12 jurors agreed he was guilty on two counts. On a third count, only one of the jurors believed he was guilty. The final, intractable votes on the first of the three counts was 10 to two to find Cosby guilty of digitally penetrating accuser Andrea Constand without her consent, the juror said. On the second count, that she was unconscious or unaware during the incident, the juror...

Have moved to Australia and my wife is going crazy as she misses her favorite shows. Hulu, much of Netflix, PlayStation Vue and many other viewing options are region locked and won't work. Looking for advice and reasonable price where necessary. At the point of paying someone who has an extensive cable package to install a sling box on an additional cable box. Thanks in advance.

Just took an Emirates flight from my new home in Perth to Dubai on my way to Florida for business. The flight was great and this article is being posted from my second flight on their free included wifi internet. However that is not the point of this vanity. Their entertainment system is. The first movie I watched was "London has fallen" which was positively fun. The second was 13 Hours about Benghazi. Very disturbing! Trump really needs to do a two hour television buy and show this movie and state that it is complimentary of the Hildabeast. I just...

With the way the forum page has changed, I can no longer find the search option. Anyone able to help me.

Tony and Julie Elwood booked the first A380 double suite but the journalists clamouring to see inside their room prevented them from beating the sex ban Steve Bleach The A380 may have the world’s first airborne double bed, but it won’t be put to the obvious use if Singapore Airlines has its way: “If couples used our double beds to engage in inappropriate activity, we would politely ask them to desist,” said the company’s Stephen Forshaw. “There are things that are acceptable on an aircraft and things that aren’t, and the rules for behaviour in our double beds are the...

Calculate your carbon footprint. Click on the link. Is your carbon footprint (boy am I glad I hit preview and was able to edit my original text here) bigger than mine? The average is 10.73 metric tons of CO2 per year

I bought my wife an MP3 player for Christmas, but really don't know what software to use to rip the CD's that we have into MP3 file format. I'd appreciate any recommendations, preferably something that doesn't cost (gratis from the writer of the code, not pirated). Thanks in advance

I've just read that the Vatican has released a statement saying that Teri should live. They are right, but they are empowered to do much more and the actions have been missing. From what I understand Michael (HINO) won't divorce Teri and give custody to her parents as he would then be unable to have a church wedding with with mistress Jodi. Should not the Bishop declare that he has removed himself from the church by his actions and thus bar him from the sacrament of marriage within the church? This is not posted to cause any Catholic bashing, and...

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A $2.4m bust-up erupts over Brussels-backed bimbos course for TV air-heads By Bruce Johnston in Frattamaggiore, Italy October 14, 2003 A school to teach young Italian women the skills to become television game show hostesses and showgirls has opened near Naples with financial backing from the European Union. The program has set off a political storm over the EU's willingness to put £1 million ($2.4 million) into what critics say is a "course for bimbos". Italy's television networks are awash with programs featuring scantily clad female assistants, and there has been no shortage of interest from potential pupils. About 1200...

Suicide Bomber Apprehended in Tul Karem (IsraelNN.com) Another terrorist attack was averted today when soldiers operating in the Shomron apprehended a 24-year-old Arab female disguised as a pregnant woman. In actuality, the ‘fetus’ was a bomb vest that she was wearing under her garment.

Berkeley Offers Islamic History Course Online University of California at Berkeley Extension is launching a new online course on the history of Islam to respond to an increased interest in Islamic studies. The course covers the geography, diversity and politics of Islam in addition to its religious heritage. "After September 11, we saw a tremendous need for a better understanding of this complex and fascinating religious tradition," said Kathleen Rose, curriculum director at UC Berkeley Extension Online. The $535 distance learning course offers flexible self-paced instruction. Students interact with the instructor and other students in the course through e-mail, message...

Microsoft Rescinds Retirement of NT 4.0 MCSE Track (Original Post, with Comments) In a significant announcement made late Wednesday, Microsoft is no longer retiring the certifications of those who obtained their MCSE title under the NT 4.0 track. by Michael Domingo 10/10/2001 — Call it listening to customers and partners. In a significant announcement made late Wednesday, Microsoft is no longer retiring the certifications of those who obtained their MCSE title under the Windows NT 4.0 track. At the same time the company publicly announced for the first time just how many people currently hold the MCSE credential under Windows ...