oldephartte(in training): 1 January

Monday, January 01, 2018

English: Diplomatic Security Service on the range training with the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Louisiana's Garret Graves introduces red herring to federal fish bill

Last week the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources met to mark up the bills reauthorizing the Magnuson
GRN presents to La. Legislative Pearl River Task Force Meeting

State Representative Malinda White of Bogalusa invited Gulf Restoration Network and The Pearl Riverkeeper
Mobile Alabama NRDA Restoration Meeting Nov. 30th

In Mobile, Alabama the trustees from the Natural Resources Damage Assessment (NRDA Trustees) held a public

Evaluating the North Korean Threat

Phil Walter joins returns to the show to look at how the U.S. processes and evaluates the threat posed by
Protecting the British Royal Family

Fred Burton, former deputy chief of counterterrorism at the Diplomatic Security Service and the author of
Beyond Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Investing

Andrew Trabulsi joins me to discuss Cryptocurrency investing. We look at how blockchain and cryptocurrency

9 things I learned going booze-free for a month

Planning to do dry January? It might have more impact that you think, says Lauren Taylor.
UK TV presenter Simon Thomas tells of ‘dread’ at 2018 after wife's

“I don’t even feel like a family now, it’s me and the boy – the team, the
How the passengers on one plane travelled back in time to celebrate the new

Double helpings of Auld Lang Syne for these guys.

Quote Of The Day,January 1, 2018

“Just look at what Iran Deal did to Dems. They’ve become so invested in Iran regime’s survival – because
Happy Holidays from this Houston Imam who called on Muslims to Kill Jews

Yes, an imam in Houston called for Muslims to kill Jews in his holiday-timed sermon. Raed Saleh Al-Rousan,
2017 Politics in Texas Was Crazy. Here Are the Highlights.

Both a vitriolic legislative session — and a special session — that focused on abortion, bathrooms, and

Our Schools/Our Selves: Winter 2018 is online now!

For the first time, this winter we are making Our Schools/Our Selves available in its entirety online. This
Charting a path to $15/hour for all BC workers

In our submission to the BC Fair Wages Commission, the CCPA-BC highlighted the urgency for British Columbia
CCPA-BC joins community, First Nation, environmental groups in call for

Today the CCPA's BC Office joined with 16 other community, First Nation and environmental organizations

CRPF camp attack: Counter operation ends, body of third terrorist recovered

The counter-operation launched by security forces against the terrorists who attacked a CRPF camp in
Yasin Malik writes open letter to Swaraj on prisoners
Rahul Gandhi celebrates New Year with mother Sonia in Goa

Congress president Rahul Gandhi welcomed the New Year in Goa along with his mother Sonia Gandhi, a senior

News24.com | Hundreds flee clashes in C Africa

Hundreds of people in north-east Central African Republic have fled their villages following fresh violence
News24.com | PMB farmer arrested after shooting at funeral

A farmer has been arrested after he allegedly shot a mourner at a funeral on his farm in Cramond in
News24.com | Attacker shot dead by Joburg police

A man who attacked another with a knife, before turning on police, has been shot dead by an officer in

News24.com | Get ready for 2018's big clean-up

2017 tested our resilience as a young nation, but 2018 will require us all to get with the programme as new
News24.com | Mcebo Dlamini: ANC should be commended for its policy

The ANC must ensure that the resolutions are implemented speedily. Policy that looks good only on paper
News24.com | The dangerous world of South Africa’s deep-level mining

South Africa's mining industry is unquestionably an environment of high risk – but any outdated

News24.com | Hundreds flee clashes in C Africa

Hundreds of people in north-east Central African Republic have fled their villages following fresh violence
News24.com | E Guinea president says war being prepared against him

The president of Equatorial Guinea has said a war is being organised against his regime, days after a
News24.com | Gabon leader pledges 'radical change' in New Year

Gabon's President Ali Bongo has vowed "radical change in governance" in the coming year and

At least 12 killed in Iran protests - report

At least 12 people have been killed in the ongoing protests in Iran, and armed protesters have tried to
Witnesses tell of hearing cars explode 'every few seconds' in blaze

Hundreds of cars have been destroyed after fire tore through a 1,600-capacity multi-storey car park next to
New Year celebrations: How the world welcomed in 2018

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world's tallest

Synchronicity: Clues From the Universe

We receive a lot of questions from people wanting to understand the meaning of coincidences and
Something Far Worse than Pesticides is Killing the World’s Bees

( RT.com ) — Scientists have found what they believe to be the strongest factor leading to the worryingly
Al Gore’s 10 Global Warming Predictions, 12 Years Later — None Happened!

“The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Wake up before it’s too late!” by Larry Tomczak Soon we “celebrate

Here’s how much house prices went up in 2017, according to a leading

The statistics show that the biggest rise was in Dublin.
Bruising, grazes and bites - the most common injuries to on-duty gardaí

More than 1,400 on-duty gardaí have been assaulted over the past six years.
Charity warns Ireland’s ageing population will ’impact every

The number of older people in Ireland will go from half a million to a million and a half over the next

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
Taking a Long-Term View on New Reactor Licenses

Scott Burnell Public Affairs Officer Since 2012, the NRC has licensed 11 new reactors in the United States.

'Black holes have weaker magnetic fields than thought'

The findings, published in the journal Science, will help scientists solve the half-century-old mystery of
Simple water test could reduce bone disease in India

A simple colour-changing test to detect fluoride in drinking water could help prevent skeletal fluorosis
Hair bleach chemical triggered life on Earth: study

A compound commonly used in hair bleach, hydrogen peroxide, was the vital ingredient in rock pores around

Full Wolf Moon: New Year's Supermoon Is the Biggest of the Year

New Year's Day is a time for resolutions and hangovers, but this year, it also provides a chance to see
Angosat-1 Communications Restored After Post-launch Glitch

Angola's new satellite is communicating normally with ground teams again after losing contact shortly
Lunar Eclipse 2018 Guide: When, Where & How to See It

There are two total lunar eclipses happening in 2018 -- one in January and one in July. Here are the best

At least 12 killed in Iran protests - report

At least 12 people have been killed in the ongoing protests in Iran, and armed protesters have tried to
Witnesses tell of hearing cars explode 'every few seconds' in blaze

Hundreds of cars have been destroyed after fire tore through a 1,600-capacity multi-storey car park next to
New Year celebrations: How the world welcomed in 2018

From spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED light show at the world's tallest

Synchronicity: Clues From the Universe

We receive a lot of questions from people wanting to understand the meaning of coincidences and
Something Far Worse than Pesticides is Killing the World’s Bees

( RT.com ) — Scientists have found what they believe to be the strongest factor leading to the worryingly
Al Gore’s 10 Global Warming Predictions, 12 Years Later — None Happened!

“The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Wake up before it’s too late!” by Larry Tomczak Soon we “celebrate

Here’s how much house prices went up in 2017, according to a leading

The statistics show that the biggest rise was in Dublin.
Bruising, grazes and bites - the most common injuries to on-duty gardaí

More than 1,400 on-duty gardaí have been assaulted over the past six years.
Charity warns Ireland’s ageing population will ’impact every

The number of older people in Ireland will go from half a million to a million and a half over the next

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
Taking a Long-Term View on New Reactor Licenses

Scott Burnell Public Affairs Officer Since 2012, the NRC has licensed 11 new reactors in the United States.

'Black holes have weaker magnetic fields than thought'

The findings, published in the journal Science, will help scientists solve the half-century-old mystery of
Simple water test could reduce bone disease in India

A simple colour-changing test to detect fluoride in drinking water could help prevent skeletal fluorosis
Hair bleach chemical triggered life on Earth: study

A compound commonly used in hair bleach, hydrogen peroxide, was the vital ingredient in rock pores around

Full Wolf Moon: New Year's Supermoon Is the Biggest of the Year

New Year's Day is a time for resolutions and hangovers, but this year, it also provides a chance to see
Angosat-1 Communications Restored After Post-launch Glitch

Angola's new satellite is communicating normally with ground teams again after losing contact shortly
Lunar Eclipse 2018 Guide: When, Where & How to See It

There are two total lunar eclipses happening in 2018 -- one in January and one in July. Here are the best

Russian Navy to focus on strategic non-nuclear deterrence - Commander-in

According to Admiral Vladimir Korolyov, the near future, the Navy General Command will take steps aimed at
Lavrov congratulates Czech foreign minister on 25th anniversary of

According to Russian Foreign Minister, Russia and the Czech Republic have managed to maintain a high level
No emergencies occur during New Year celebrations in Russia - ministry

According to Emergencies Ministry regional crisis management centers did not record any serious emergencies

Our Favorite Cartoon Op-Eds of 2017

Every Sunday WhoWhatWhy cartoonist and Image Editor DonkeyHotey and Politics Editor Klaus Marre bring you
December 30, 2017

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Massive Erie Snow Dump Facilitated by Climate Change

Erie, Pennsylvania just experienced record snowfalls, while much of the US is in a deep freeze. Is this