Tuesday, December 04, 2018

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Famous Garage Band Leader's View of 2020 Presidential Field

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 7 minutes ago
Bruce Springsteen, know affectionately outside his northeastern fan base as the leader of the 'World's Most Famous Garage Band 'was asked by a member of the foreign press to pontificate on American politics of which he is kinda sorta an expert because he sings grunts and plays a guitar He told the UK's *Sunday Times Magazine* he predicted that Donald Trump will likely be reelected for a second term because there isn’t a strong-enough Democratic challenger on the horizon at this point. Springsteen credited, or blamed, the rise in popularity of populist Trump that resulted in his b... more »

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 16 minutes ago
Sully, the service dog of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush in his final months, lays in front of Bush's casket at the George H. Lewis & Sons funeral home in Houston, Texas. Office of George H. W. Bush-Evan Sisley/via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Mourning George H.W. Bush* (Reuters).

Sen. Bob Dole Salutes President George H.W. Bush

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 47 minutes ago
*Daily Mail: **Hero salutes hero: Bob Dole, 95, is helped out of his wheelchair to stand in tribute to George H.W. Bush as the greatest generation says farewell to one of its own* * Former Sen. Bob Dole paid his respects to the late President George H.W. Bush * He visited his flag-draped coffin in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol * An aide helped Dole stand out of his wheelchair so he could salute Bush * Both men were World War II veterans * They had a bitter fight for the 1988 GOP presidential nomination but later became friends Former Sen. Bob Dole paid his respects to the late Pr... more »

Below freezing in all 50 states

Robert at Ice Age Now - 51 minutes ago
Cold from coast-to-coast, with temperatures running some 10 to 20 degrees below average for much of the week, according to msn.com. Then, a weekend storm “is expected to bring a widespread wintry mess of snow, sleet and freezing rain through parts of the nation’s southern tier and possibly the East Coast,” the Weather Channel warns. What ... Read moreBelow freezing in all 50 states The post Below freezing in all 50 states appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Record snowfall in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Robert at Ice Age Now - 51 minutes ago
3 Dec 2018 – The total snowfall of 14.2 inches (36 cm) that fell in Negaunee Township set a new record. The previous record of 10.2 inches (25.9 cm) was set in 2004, the weather service said. The National Weather Service’s Marquette office is located in Negaunee Township. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/12/03/michigan-upper-peninsula-weather/2189786002/ https://twitter.com/NWSMarquette Thanks to Clay Olson for these ... Read moreRecord snowfall in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula The post Record snowfall in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 4th December 2018

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 … Continue reading "Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 4th December 2018"

NY Times Uses Emotional Video Of Dead Dolphin In Snide Fight Versus Climate Dissenters

By Clay Waters ~ New York Times media reporter Jim Rutenberg branches off into global warming alarmism (while still mocking conservatives) on the front of Monday’s Business Day with an oddity about a freelance environmentalist going viral with emotional videos of dead dolphins on the beach in Naples, Fla. that she blames on global warming: … Continue reading "NY Times Uses Emotional Video Of Dead Dolphin In Snide Fight Versus Climate Dissenters"

Starbucks Thinks Virtue Signaling Can “Save The Planet”

By Paul Driessen ~ I’d just passed the local Starbucks in Chicago, when my cell phone buzzed to say the Washington, DC City Council had unanimously agreed “in a preliminary vote” to require that 100% of the District’s electricity must come from renewable sources by 2032. How can they put hundreds of wind turbines and … Continue reading "Starbucks Thinks Virtue Signaling Can “Save The Planet”"

Keep The Faith

A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ And here we are, a year later, with the American Embassy in Jerusalem and David Friedman, a Zionist Jew serving as American Ambassador. It just shows that sometimes you’ve got to have faith that things will work out. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/

The Green Agenda Burns To Ashes In Paris

By Jarrett Stepman ~ A riot is an ugly thing. The anarchical mayhem in the streets of Paris in recent days paint a picture of a fractured society with deep-seated problems—a breakdown of the fragile yet essential rule of law. While we’ve come to expect such things in France, there are specific reasons why these … Continue reading "The Green Agenda Burns To Ashes In Paris"

They Just Are Too Smart And Know Too Much ……

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 1 hour ago
“The trouble with our Liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant; it’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.” – Ronald Reagan

A Better Idea …

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 1 hour ago
Democrats don’t want the people in flyover country to have any say in government. I have a better idea. How about the red counties stop selling oil, gas and food to the blue counties?

Snow Doesn’t Lie – But Climate Scientists Do

tonyheller at The Deplorable Climate Science Blog - 1 hour ago
November snow extent was third highest on record, and has been above normal for ten consecutive years. There has been a huge increase in November snow extent over the past 40 years. Rutgers University Climate Lab :: Global Snow Lab … Continue reading →

Manafort Revelations Show Trump Team Crime, Legacy Of Injustice

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 hour ago
*by Andrew Kreigeditor, Justice Integrity Project* Among the remarkable Mueller probe revelations last week was the claim that attorneys for former Trump Campaign Manager Paul Manafort have been sharing confidential information about the special counsel’s investigation with the legal team of “Individual 1,” aka President Trump. The *New York Times* broke the main story electronically on Nov. 27 under the headline, Manafort’s Lawyer Is Said to Have Briefed Trump Team on Mueller Talks. Reporters Michael S. Schmidt, Sharon LaFraniere and Maggie Haberman wrote: A lawyer for Paul Ma... more »

Musical Interlude: Poco, “Rose of Cimarron

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
Poco, “Rose of Cimarron - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiDNlCyHp0I

"Life Is Eternal..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"When you walk through a forest that has not been tamed and interfered with by man, you will see not only abundant life all around you, but you will also encounter fallen trees and decaying trunks, rotting leaves and decomposing matter at every step. Wherever you look, you will find death as well as life. Upon closer scrutiny, however, you will discover that the decomposing tree trunk and rotting leaves not only give birth to new life, but are full of life themselves. Microorganisms are at work. Molecules are rearranging themselves. So death isn't to be found anywhere. There is only ... more »

"The Wisdom Of Satchel Paige"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
“Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it don't matter.” “Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you.” “Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common.” “How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?” "Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching." - Satchel Paige

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
“Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka, are the bright bluish stars from east to west (lower right to upper left) along the diagonal in this gorgeous cosmic vista. Otherwise known as the Belt of Orion, these three blue supergiant stars are hotter and much more massive than the Sun. They lie about 1,500 light-years away, born of Orion's well-studied interstellar clouds. *Click image for larger size.* In fact, clouds of gas and dust adrift in this region have intriguing and some surprisingly familiar shapes, including the dark Horsehead Nebula and Flame Nebula near Alnitak at the lower right. T...more »

MSM Is Getting Weirder, More Frantic, And More Desperate By The Day

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 hour ago
When even the Washington Post is saying your Russiagate article is bad journalism, your Russiagate article is really, really bad journalism. In an article titled “The Guardian offered a bombshell story about Paul Manafort. It still hasn’t detonated.”, WaPo writer Pul Farhi draws attention to […]

"The Moral Imperative..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"You're alive. Do something. The directive in life, the moral imperative was so uncomplicated. It could be expressed in single words, not complete sentences. It sounded like this: Look. Listen. Choose. Act." - Barbara Hall

Special Counsel Mueller Recommends No Prison Time For Former National Security Adviser Flynn Citing Cooperation

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*CNBC:* *Mueller says Michael Flynn gave ‘first-hand’ details of Trump transition team contacts with Russians* * Former national security advisor Michael Flynn has given special counsel Robert Mueller “first-hand” details of contacts between President Donald Trump’s transition team and Russian government officials, Mueller said in a bombshell court document filed Tuesday night. * Mueller, in that sentencing memo, said Flynn’s “substantial assistance” to the special counsel’s probe over the past year warrants a criminal sentence for him on the low end of federal guidlines, which cou... more »

The New Missile Gap Is Here (As in the U.S. Military Needs More Missile Defenses)

Kris Osborn at Test Feed Using Fields - 1 hour ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Pentagon weapons developers and military war commanders are expressing concern that deployed forces simply do not have enough Air and Missile defense assets to meet a fast-changing threat environment involving high volumes of dangerous new enemy weapons. Pentagon weapons developers and military war commanders are expressing concern that deployed forces simply do not have enough Air and Missile defense assets to meet a fast-changing threat environment involving high volumes of dangerous new enemy weapons. “The requirements exceed the capacity we have to... more »

The Air Force Has a Problem: It Needs More Bombers and Tankers

David Axe at Test Feed Using Fields - 1 hour ago
*David Axe* *Security, * But with military spending likely to decline following several years of increases, the flying branch could struggle to afford the new planes. The U.S. Air Force needs more bombers and tankers, Gen. Stephen Wilson, the service's vice chief of staff, told National Defense for an article the magazine published in December 2018. But with military spending likely to decline following several years of increases, the flying branch could struggle to afford the new planes. In late 2018 the Air Force possessed 159 bombers in nine front-line squadrons. The fleet in... more »

Mueller Releases Flynn Sentencing Memo – Recommends Leniency, No Incarceration, Heavy Focus on Turkish Lobbying Issues…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has released the sentencing guideline memo against General Michael Flynn (full pdf below). Within the sentencing recommendation the special counsel recommends leniency: Here’s the full court filing, along with CTH review and opinion therein. Notice the … Continue reading →

For The 1st Time in Modern History U.K. Gov't Ministers Have Been Found In Contempt Of Parliament

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*Daily Mail: **May's battle to save Brexit: PM's deal is on a knife edge as Tory rebels inflict THREE defeats on her in day of humiliation* * Theresa May suffered a number of big defeats in the House of Commons last * MPs voted to hold ministers in contempt for refusing to publish the legal advice * The move saw ministers cave and promised to publish the full advice tomorrow * In another defeat, an amendment tabled by Tory Dominic Grieve also passed * It gives MPs the power to tell PM what to do in talks if her Brexit deal is defeated * Earlier, EU legal adviser said UK can stop... more »

The Revolt of the “Yellow Vests”.

Robert at Ice Age Now - 3 hours ago
“An increasing number of people are fed up with their green overlords.” – Viv Forbes____________ >The Revolt of the “Yellow Vests” Jack & Jill Public are starting to fight back. By Viv Forbes For decades now, working people, tax payers and retirees have been battered by the Green elites who shelter in well-paid tax havens ... Read moreThe Revolt of the “Yellow Vests”. The post The Revolt of the “Yellow Vests”. appeared first on Ice Age Now.

This Isn’t a Joke

co2islife at CO2 is Life - 3 hours ago
The fact that “Intelligent” Democrats elect people like Al Franken, Maxine Waters, Spartacus Booker, and Mazie Hirono pretty much proves her point to be baseless. (Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements

The Biggest Meteor Shower of the Year is about to Happen

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
The Geminids meteor shower coincide perfectly with the Sigma Hydrids meteor shower out of Hydra the Serpent constellation. The Hydra constellation is the largest/longest constellation. If there is a serpent with a tail long enough to sweep one third of the “stars” down to earth, this is easily the one. Will it be this year […]

The Elite Are Creating An Authoritarian ‘Beast System’, And Those That Dissent Could Lose EVERYTHING

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
The Elite Are Creating An Authoritarian ‘Beast System’, And Those That Dissent Could Lose EVERYTHING by Michael Snyder, http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/ They are transforming the Internet into the greatest tool of surveillance that humanity has ever seen, and if we stay on the road that we are currently on it is only a matter of time until our […]

Israeli Forces Open Fire on Palestinian Boats And Protesters

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
PressTV Published on Dec 3, 2018 Gazans launch a new freedom flotilla, Israeli forces open fire on Palestinian boats and peaceful protesters. end

Dollar-Free Monetary Union: Russia-Led Free Trade Zone May Adopt Single Currency

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Dollar-Free Monetary Union: Russia-Led Free Trade Zone May Adopt Single Currency by https://www.rt.com/ The members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) may abandon border procedures and adopt a common currency in the future by analogy with the European Union (EU), according to the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov. – “I strongly believe in the future of […]

Never, Ever Forget The Guardian/Politico Psyop Against WikiLeaks

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Never, Ever Forget The Guardian/Politico Psyop Against WikiLeaks by CAITLIN JOHNSTONE, https://caitlinjohnstone.com/ For the first few hours after any new “bombshell” Russiagate story comes out, my social media notifications always light up with poorly written posts by liberal establishment loyalists saying things like “HAHAHA @caitoz this proves you wrong now will you FINALLY stop denying Russian […]

French PM Suspends Fuel-Price Hike for 6 Month in Wake of Riots

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT Published on Dec 4, 2018 French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced a six-month suspension of the fuel tax hike which triggered massive unrest across the country, saying the measure is aimed at stopping the violence and restoring public order. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9jrc end

The Ignored Legacy of George H.W. Bush: War Crimes, Racism, and Obstruction of Justice

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
The Ignored Legacy of George H.W. Bush: War Crimes, Racism, and Obstruction of Justice by Mehdi Hasan, https://theintercept.com/ THE TRIBUTES TO former President George H.W. Bush, who died on Friday aged 94, have been pouring in from all sides of the political spectrum. He was a man “of the highest character,” said his eldest son and fellow former president, George […]

France Revolts Against Emmanuel Macron and the ‘Elite’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
France Revolts Against Emmanuel Macron and the ‘Elite’ by Andreas Noll, https://www.dw.com/ Representatives of the “yellow vest” demonstrators have called off talks with the French government, though it was doubtful they would’ve ended the protests. The gap between the people and their government is deepening. – Still under the impression of Saturday’s dramatic events, the prefect chose […]

Iran Can Hold US Aircraft Carrier Hostage If It Wants To

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
PressTV Published on Dec 4, 2018 American writer and journalist E. Michael Jones says the aircraft carrier is the obsolete form of military technology and the “Iranians can hold the US carrier hostage if they want to.” On Monday America announced that the #US Navy was sending one of its aircraft #carriers into the Persian Gulf […]

U.S. Aircraft Carrier Heads To Persian Gulf In “Show Of Force” After Iran Ballistic Missile Test

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
US-Pentagram Military-Industrial-Complex (MIC): “Happy Days are Here Again! KaChing! KaChing!” – U.S. Aircraft Carrier Heads To Persian Gulf In “Show Of Force” After Iran Ballistic Missile Test by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Days after Iran unveiled its first stealth destroyer in a televised ceremony on Saturday which saw the warship launched into operation in the Persian Gulf, and after the US […]

No Oil Will Go Through Persian Gulf if US Targets Iran’s Crude Exports: Iran President Rouhani

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
PressTV Published on Dec 4, 2018 President Hassan Rouhani has reaffirmed that the United States will not be able to stop Iran’s oil sales, warning that no crude will find its way out of the Persian Gulf should Washington attempt to target Iranian crude exports. end

US Aircraft Carrier Heads Towards Persian Gulf After Iran Unveils New Warship

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
US Aircraft Carrier Heads Towards Persian Gulf After Iran Unveils New Warship by https://sputniknews.com/ Shortly after Iran unveiled a new destroyer, which is believed to have radar-evading stealth properties, electronic capabilities and a flight deck for helicopters, the US accused Tehran of conducting a ballistic missile test in violation of the UN Security Council’s resolution as […]

Rand Paul Rages: “The Deep State Is Trying To Run Congress”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Rand Paul Rages: “The Deep State Is Trying To Run Congress” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ CIA Director Gina Haspel briefed leaders of multiple Senate committees Tuesday about the October murder of Jamal Khashoggi. … But Senator Rand Paul believes Haspel should share the CIA’s findings with all members of Congress. Paul, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations […]

"The Psychological Bubble That Propped-Up The US Economy Is Starting To Implode"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 3 hours ago
*"The Psychological Bubble That Propped-Up* * The US Economy Is Starting To Implode"* by Michael Snyder "Optimism can be a very powerful thing. For a long time Americans believed that things would get better, and that caused them to take action to make things better, and that actually resulted in things moving in a positive direction. But now things have abruptly shifted. In late 2018, an increasing number of Americans believe that an economic downturn is coming, and they are taking actions consistent with that belief. As a result, they are actually helping to produce the result th... more »

Did President Donald Trump Overturn Farm Water Regulations, Causing an E. Coli Outbreak?

Dan MacGuill at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
A viral tweet misrepresented the nature (and consequences) of a bureaucratic decision made by the Food and Drug Administration in September 2017.

Iran President: The U.S. Has Made 11 Attempts To Begin Negotiations With Iran In The Last Two Years

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani gives a public speech during a trip to the northern Iranian city of Shahroud, Iran, December 4, 2018. Official President website/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters: **U.S. made 11 attempts to negotiate with Iran in last two years: Iran president* GENEVA (Reuters) - The United States has made 11 attempts to begin negotiations with Iran in the last two years, all rejected by Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was quoted as saying on Tuesday. Tensions have escalated between the two countries after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from a multilater... more »

Tuesday Night Cat Blogging

Greg Fingas at Accidental Deliberations - 4 hours ago
Indoor cats.

"Ignore Stocks, Bonds Are SCREAMING 'Danger!'"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*"Ignore Stocks, Bonds Are SCREAMING 'Danger!'"* by Phoenix Capital "The single most important market in the world is the bond market. Bonds are what permit Governments to remain solvent. When stock markets collapse, countries can experience recessions. When BOND markets collapse countries go BROKE. Which is why anyone who wants to protect his or her capital going forward should take note that the US bond market is inverting for the first time since 2007. This is a MAJOR warning that there is BIG trouble in the shadow banking system. Again, the last time this hit was in late 2006-e... more »

Safe Harbor: The OSCE Can Help Calm Tensions in the Azov Sea

Enzo Moavero Milanesi, Thomas Greminger at Test Feed Using Fields - 4 hours ago
*Enzo Moavero Milanesi, Thomas Greminger* *Ukraine, Eastern Europe* Ukraine and Russia should seize the opportunity for dialogue and diplomacy at this week’s annual meeting of Foreign Ministers from countries of the world’s largest regional security organization, the OSCE, write OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Italian Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi, and OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger. Among even the most experienced seafarers, there is a particularly poignant saying according to which one should never trust a calm sea. On 25 November, tensions escalated between Uk... more »

Dec. 4: These final days.

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 4 hours ago
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/george-herbert-walker-bush-obituary-reaction-1.4928813 Brian Mulroney - an excellent choice to deliver the obituary for George W. Bush. Bush, like his son, was a mass murderer to please the rich. Mulroney took his love for the rich out in corruption. He is, to my knowledge, the only Canadian prime minister to get caught being 'on the take'. (Well, yes, John A MacDonald was on the take. So was Charles Tupper - VERY big time. And MacKenzie King could be careless. But John A and Tupper were never caught. Mulroney was.) In the case we know of, a man had su... more »

Senator Demands Proof That 5G Is Safe. So Does The National Institute For Science, Law & Public Policy

Activist Post at Activist Post - 4 hours ago
By B.N. Frank No matter how much you love technology, you’d probably want to know that insurance companies stopped covering wireless radiation exposure because it’s... more »

10 steps to ending poverty–Jay Richards

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 4 hours ago
Guess what—it isn’t socialism! This is a Christian solution. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XyJd4w5f1g He’s a little long winded, but when he gets to the point, this is it. 1. Rule of law. Like the 10 commandments. 2. Limited government. Methods in place to limit jurisdiction of the state. 3. Formal property. In Haiti, if you wanted to lease land from the gov’t it would take 19 years and 100’s of forms. 4. Economic freedom. Hong Kong is #1. 5. Strong mediating institutions. 6. Purpose driven universe. 7. Right cultural mores. Respect for rights of others. 8. Unders... more »

Top Incoming CENTCOM Commander: War In Afghanistan Is At A Stalemate. Afghan Security Forces' Deaths Unsustainable

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
Lieutenant General Kenneth McKenzie, nominee to lead Central Command, testifies during a Senate Armed Service Committee confirmation hearing *Military Times*: *New CENTCOM head on Afghanistan mission: ‘I don’t know how long it will take’* WASHINGTON — A day after Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday called for the international community to help end the war in Afghanistan, the incoming head of U.S. Central Command reluctantly acknowledged to lawmakers on Tuesday that he has no idea when U.S. troops may fully withdraw from Afghanistan. But he insisted the 17-year conflict remains... more »

Nancy Jacobson: Career Of Evil

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 5 hours ago
*Nancy Jacobson-- it doesn't get worse in US politics* Marie Newman was on schedule to defeat anti-Choice, anti-gay, corrupt Blue Dog Dan Lipinski in Chicago in the March 20 Democratic primary. Marie had galvanized progressives locally and nationally and raised almost $1.5 million, more than the reactionary, Machine-backed incumbent. Suddenly a Republican virulently anti-Choice 501C, the Susan B. Anthony List jumped in with over $100,000 in anti-Newman ads. No one can remember them ever spending money on behalf of a Democrat before. This cycle, they spent $1,032,404 on campaigns and... more »

BranchED Initiative Fosters Innovation in Teacher Preparation Programs at MSIs

Tiffany Pennamon at Diverse - 5 hours ago
A cohort of minority-serving institutions (MSIs) is looking to transform the preparation and recruitment of teachers of color through a new initiative from the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED).

The China Sin Drone

From Vox: America, meet your newest superhero: He likes protectionist trade policies! Even though it’s not clear if he understands how they work. It’s Tariff Man! Okay, it’s not a real superhero. But it is Trump’s latest nickname — for himself. Original movie … Continue reading →

U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley Sells SC Home – Will Remain in New York Upon Departure from Cabinet…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
U.N. Ambassador Nikki Halley was visiting President Donald Trump in the White House today, ahead of a report she has sold her home in South Carolina home and will remain in New York after she departs from the cabinet at … Continue reading →

Did Fox News Display a ‘Treason for the Season’ Graphic?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Some viewers saw the words "Treason for the Season" in a Fox News Christmas graphic due to the placement of a cross.

Do You Know About These Hidden Chemicals in Common Foods?

AdminM at Health Impact News - 5 hours ago
Recently, the FDA announced that a group of six artificial flavors would no longer be permitted to be used as food additives. They are: synthetically-derived benzophenone, ethyl acrylate, methyl eugenol, myrcene, pulegone, and pyridine. If you’ve never heard of these, you’re not alone. Most Americans are completely unaware of the additives put into their food because the food industry does not need to list the chemicals they use in the ingredients. Instead, the federal government allows these chemicals to be obscured by being listed as “artificial flavors” or “natural flavors.” It’... more »

Child Abuse Pediatrician Testimony Rips a South Carolina Family Apart

Admin at Health Impact News - 5 hours ago
One doctor says that the ONLY way a child's injuries could happen is by "brute force." Other doctors can look at the same data and say that that the injuries could have been caused by an accident, metabolic disorder, nutritional deficiency, infection, or other non-abusive mechanism. When these two perspectives collide, then justice demands that we examine other evidence. Is there a history of violence? Is there other evidence of abuse? Has anyone witnessed abuse? What about the perspective of those who know the accused - is abuse consistent with the character of the person who is a... more »

Facing Domestic Violence Claim and Committee Probe, Avenatti Drops 2020 Bid

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: facing-domestic-violence-claim-and-committee-probe-avenatti-drops-2020-bid] Michael Avanatti, the tough-tweeting attorney for the most famous porn star in the world, will not run for president.

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 4, 2018

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
Gina Haspel is sworn in to testify at her Senate confirmation hearing in May. Aaron Bernstein / Reuters *Krishnadev Calamur and Kathy Gilsinan, The Atlantic*: *The Coming Senate Showdown Over Saudi Arabia* Republican senators positioned themselves against the White House after the CIA director testified about Jamal Khashoggi’s death. Senate leaders are pitted against the White House in an escalating battle over whether Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman himself ordered the hit on the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. That split grew into a chasm on Tuesday, after CIA Director ... more »

Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qWFCocIfXI&list=RD9qWFCocIfXI

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
Keauhou, Hawaii, USA. Thanks for stopping by!

And Then There Was None – Bill Priestap Resigns…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
The only remaining FBI counterintelligence official at the center of all spygate and Clinton investigation issues is departing. The enigma man, E.W. “Bill” Piestap is retiring from the FBI. Bill Priestap is the FBI Asst. Director in charge of all … Continue reading →

Gregory Mannarino, "Stocks Plunge 799 Points: Shades Of The 1929 Crash"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*Gregory Mannarino, "Stocks Plunge 799 Points: Shades Of The 1929 Crash"* ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary

What’s Really Wrong with the Census

Guest Blogger at Balkinization - 6 hours ago
Susan Rose-Ackerman and Lena Riemer The 2020 Census questionnaire is before the federal courts. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross ordered the Bureau of the Census to include a question on citizenship status that is subject to judicial challenge. In the first case to reach the trial stage, the US Southern District Court in New York has completed oral hearings. Its holding is expected to generate appeals, and, indeed, the Supreme Court has already agreed to hear one challenge. The cases are occurring within a tight time frame—the final text of the questionnaire must be settled by early s... more »

The Economy: “Hell Is Truth Seen Too Late”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*“Hell Is Truth Seen Too Late”* by Brian Maher "Today Trump reminded markets that truce is not peace. “Remember, I am a Tariff Man,” the president huffed this morning. Meantime, Trump’s senior economic adviser Larry Kudlow acknowledged that a trade deal with China “may not get done.” If the 90-day truce fails, expect the swords to leap from their scabbards… and the cannons to be readied. Trump may impose 25% tariffs on all Chinese goods — if he is good to his word. Chinese retaliation would likely be swift… and harsh. Today’s dispatches terrified the stock market, just one day aft... more »

The Biggest Moments Of 2018 In The Fight For Universal Health Care

Jonathan Michels & Will Cox at Shadowproof - 6 hours ago
Even in the face of a fiercely conservative administration, universal health care took center stage in 2018 with the potential to dramatically improve the lives of more Americans than any other social program in our nation’s history. A publicly financed but privately delivered single-payer program, more popularly known as Medicare The post The Biggest Moments Of 2018 In The Fight For Universal Health Care appeared first on Shadowproof.

“The Nature of Courage”

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*“The Nature of Courage”* by ClassicLit “Tolkien had experienced war and violence first hand in World War I. Like many of the writers from his era, his world could never be the same, after seeing his best friends die, and his land in ruin. Shippey writes, “The life experiences of many men and women in the twentieth century have left them with an unshakable conviction of something wrong, something irreducibly evil in the nature of humanity, but without any very satisfactory explanation for it.” Defeat seems inevitable. The forces of evil are strong. And, the quest isn’t really a qu... more »

World News Briefs -- December 4, 2018 (Evening Edition)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 6 hours ago
*ABC News:* *After CIA briefing, Republicans say 'no question' Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder* Following a briefing by CIA director Gina Haspel Tuesday on the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, leading Republican senators told reporters that there was "zero question" that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the brutal murder. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican, said "I have zero question in my mind that the Crown Prince MBS ordered the killing, monitored the killing, knew exactly what was happening. ... more »

"How It Sadly Really Is: Americans, 2018"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*Americans, 2018* Any questions?

White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Discusses G20 Dinner Between U.S. and China…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro appears on Fox Business to discuss the possibility of trade deals between the U.S. and China. Navarro explains the Buenos Aires dinner meeting and how Chairman Xi outlined his position on three buckets of … Continue reading →

"To a Nation of Snowflakes, Christmas Has Become Another Trigger Word"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 7 hours ago
*"To a Nation of Snowflakes,* * Christmas Has Become Another Trigger Word" * By John W. Whitehead “This Christmas season finds us a rather bewildered human race. We have neither peace within nor peace without. Everywhere paralyzing fears harrow people by day and haunt them by night. Our world is sick with war; everywhere we turn we see its ominous possibilities. And yet, my friends, the Christmas hope for peace and goodwill toward all men can no longer be dismissed as a kind of pious dream of some utopian. If we don’t have goodwill toward men in this world, we will destroy ourselve... more »

Major power outages in Saskatchewan

Robert at Ice Age Now - 7 hours ago
Power lines collapsing province-wide under the weight of frost and snow. Outages are impacting most of the City of Regina as well as other communities in the province. According to their website, SaskPower has suffered” significant” issues because of frost over the past few days. “This morning, power units at Boundary Dam, Shand and Poplar ... Read moreMajor power outages in Saskatchewan The post Major power outages in Saskatchewan appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Britain’s Excess Winter Deaths Soar

Robert at Ice Age Now - 7 hours ago
Highest in more than 40 years As Statista’s Martin Armstrong points out, excess winter death figures are a good indicator of just how hard the cold season has been. The winter of 2017/18 was especially hard and, combined with a strong flu and problems associated with vaccines, it was the worst winter for excess deaths in over 40 ... Read moreBritain’s Excess Winter Deaths Soar The post Britain’s Excess Winter Deaths Soar appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Safe and Sound: Earthquake Spares Alaska Wildlife Response Center

Russ Curtis at International Bird Rescue – Every Bird Matters - 7 hours ago
Last week’s 7.0 earthquake in Alaska is a reminder for all of us to be as prepared as we can be for any emergency. While the city of Anchorage was waking up in the dark, frosty morning on Friday, November 30, a major quake hit around 8:30AM. The epicenter was just 10 miles outside the […]

Demystifying Capital

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 7 hours ago
A lot of bollocks has been written about Karl Marx's *masterwerk*, not least about its alleged difficulties and forbidding reputation. At over a thousand pages in length and on a topic as seemingly arid as the Sahara during a dry spell, *Capital*'s popular reception *and* perception is in about the same area as *War and Peace* and *Ulysses*: a fantastic accomplishment, but more a monument than anything else. This couldn't be further from the truth. Marx may have published the first edition of this book in 1867, but rare are the works of social theory that read fresh and alive after... more »

Indicator 6: "Syria’s Assad Has Gassed His Own People, Again" Bloomberg

Penny at Penny for your thoughts - 7 hours ago
*This latest news simply begged for it's own post. Keeping on with the theme of indicators that the US will escalate soon in Syria; After having documented 5 of them in the earlier post from today:* *5 Indicators the US Will Escalate Soon in Syria. And Beyond.**We'll note this as indicator number 6 that the US will soon escalate in Syria. And also take notice that this latest claim is a** replay of the same rhetoric from the invasion of Iraq. * *Repetition is great for perception management, as George Bush Jr said... it "catapults the propaganda"* Assad Gassed His Own People, Agai... more »

Israel taking Hezbollah tunnel issue to UN after launching operation

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during a televised address on Tuesday evening that he instructed his nation’s U.N. delegation to request an emergency meeting over the tunnels constructed by Hezbollah along the border. “I instructed the Israeli delegation to the UN to request the convocation of an emergency meeting of the Security Council […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Daesh launches counter-offensive to drive US-backed forces out of their stronghold

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a counter-offensive this evening in the southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor after losing a significant amount of territory in the northern part of Hajin. According to reports from the Deir Ezzor front, Daesh managed to retake several points inside of Hajin that they lost to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: Israeli military claims to have captured ‘Hezbollah operative’ (video)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
Israeli military forces released footage showing a man inside an alleged tunnel discovered in the area of Metula on Tuesday, who the Israeli military claims is a “Hezbollah operative.” On Tuesday morning, the Israeli military announced the discovery of what they claim is a network of underground tunnels build by Hezbollah, which reportedly began in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Saudi Arabia invites Qatar to Gulf summit on December 9th

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
Qatar’s emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has received an invitation from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to attend a summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council on Dec. 9, Qatar News Agency said on Tuesday. Qatar has not confirmed what level of representation it would be sending to the summit yet. Source: Reuters Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Hezbollah planned capture parts of Galilee: Netanyahu

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that Hezbollah had plans to capture parts of Upper Galilee before the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched their tunnel operation. “This is not a specific action, but an ongoing operation,” the Israeli premier said about the operation. “Hezbollah’s intention was to infiltrate […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia’s S-400 system threatens US troops in Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
The possible activation of Russian S-400 missile defenсe systems in Syria would pose an increased threat to American troops and US-led coalition forces, Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, nominee to head US Central Command (CENTCOM), said during his confirmation hearing in the US Senate on Tuesday. “The S-400, once activated, will increase the threat to our forces and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US ‘strongly’ supports Israeli operation to destroy Hezbollah tunnels

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The U.S. fully supports Israel’s new operation to destroy Hezbollah’s tunnels along the Lebanese border, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Tuesday. According to Bolton, “the U.S. strongly supports Israel’s efforts to defend its sovereignty.” “More broadly, we call on Iran and all of its agents to stop […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Jihadists seize more ground inside Idlib deescalation zone as Turkish Army watches from afar

Leith Aboufadel at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 7 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) continued their advance inside the Idlib deescalation zone, today, after launching several attacks against the Turkish-backed rebels. According to opposition activists via social media, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham seized another town from the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) after overrunning their positions in northwestern Hama. The opposition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Largest Study of its Kind Finds Cannabis Helps Prevent Alcohol-Related Liver Damage

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*John Vibes* - It is time to end prohibition.

Debate: “She looks like a fried Barbie doll and acts like one too”

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig at Cloaking Inequity - 7 hours ago
Did you think I was talking about someone in Donald Trump’s cabinet? Actually, I am not blogging about education reform today, but instead taking up an important topic that gets very little attention— student evaluation of professors. Two weeks ago I attend the AAERI conference in Ft. Myers Florida. The primary reason I went was because Sacramento State encourages faculty

COP 24: Climate summit language reveals hidden agenda

David Wojick at CFACT - 7 hours ago
People complain about UN jargon but the technical language of the Katowice climate summit is very revealing. It is all about changing the world order... The language is deliberately deceptive, but once you understand it, things get pretty clear. Language is like that. The post COP 24: Climate summit language reveals hidden agenda appeared first on CFACT.

Americans Can Now be Jailed for Not Servicing Same-sex “Weddings”

Selwyn Duke at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: americans-can-now-be-jailed-for-not-servicing-same-sex-weddings] It’s not yet like the Romans throwing Christians to the lions for practicing their faith, but the Phoenix government may be throwing them in jail — for refusing to service same-sex “weddings.”

Dutch Court Rebuffs Man’s Request to Be Declared 20 Years Younger

Michael Tennant at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: dutch-court-rebuffs-man-s-request-to-be-declared-20-years-younger] A Dutch court ruled that a 69-year-old man could not change his age to 49 even if he feels that young, despite the fact that people are allowed to change their genders to conform to their feelings.

Journalist Speaks Out Against UN Persecution, Corruption

TNA Video at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: alex-newman-john-phillips-speaks-out-against-un-persecution-corruption] VIDEO - In this interview with The New American magazine, Italian Insider editor John Phillips speaks out against the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and its efforts to destroy his newspaper and have him imprisoned for honest reporting. Phillips also warns that the UN FAO has become a cesspool of corruption under the leadership of José Graziano, a Brazilian socialist. But policymakers in Washington can do something about it, he says.

Judge Who Helped Illegal Alien Avoid ICE Should Be Benched, Says Governor

Warren Mass at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: judge-who-helped-illegal-alien-avoid-ice-should-be-benched-says-governor] Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker said that Judge Shelley Joseph should not be handling criminal cases while under review for allegedly allowing an illegal alien to evade ICE.

Cops Bust Two More Campus Hate Hoaxers

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 7 hours ago
[image: cops-bust-two-more-campus-hate-hoaxers] Cops in Des Moines, Iowa, and Towson, Maryland, collared two campus hate-hoaxers.

Did a School Accidentally Give Students Pine-Sol Instead of Apple Juice?

Arturo Garcia at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
An assistant at a Honolulu school was fired after somehow confusing the cleaning liquid for a "snack."

Did George H.W. Bush Say He Would Be ‘Lynched’ If Americans Knew the Truth?

David Emery at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The forty-first President of the United States allegedly uttered the statement in response to a journalist's question about Iran-Contra in 1992, yet it has eluded documentation for a quarter-century.

Did a Retired Army General Call President Trump a ‘Serious Threat to U.S. National Security’?

Dan MacGuill at Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Gen. Barry McCaffrey also asserted that the president was "under the sway" of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo: President Trump Is Building A New World Order

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*ABC News Online:* *US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Donald Trump is building a 'new liberal order'* US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says President Donald Trump is not "abandoning American leadership" around the world, and is in fact building a "new liberal order that prevents war". Mr Pompeo is in Brussels for talks among foreign ministers at NATO, where its European members have been criticised by Mr Trump for failing to spend enough on their own defence and relying too much on Washington. But the Trump administration has also come under fire in-turn from these allies... more »

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Discusses China and U.S. Economic Outlook…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appears with Fox Business Maria Bartiromo for an extended interview on multiple current economic aspects. Economic Security is National Security. There are three segments. Secretary Mnuchin discusses: the agreement between President Trump and Chairman Xi for … Continue reading →

US national climate – Not so bad afterall.

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 8 hours ago
“The BBC inevitably made a lot of propaganda out of the latest US National Climate Assessment report, which I have already shot holes in. But below is the report the climate scientists did not want to publish: click here

If Cannabis Can Kill ‘Incurable’ Brain Cancer, Why is it Criminalized?

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 8 hours ago
*Sayer Ji* - It is encouraging to witness a growing awareness that cancer has been completely misunderstood.

Mainstream Fake-News: the Devious Limited Hangout

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 8 hours ago
*Jon Rappoport* - This is fake news at its finest; by omission. By limited hangout.

Iraqis Remember George H.W. Bush: A Gentleman When It Came To Bombing Us

Kevin Gosztola at Shadowproof - 8 hours ago
Several Iraqis bombed during the Persian Gulf War expressed their condolences and paid tribute to former President George H.W. Bush. The post Iraqis Remember George H.W. Bush: A Gentleman When It Came To Bombing Us appeared first on Shadowproof.

U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo Declares U.S. Will Leave Nuclear Treaty In 60 Days Unless Russia Complies With Terms

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*Reuters:* U.S. gives Russia 60 days to comply with nuclear treaty BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States delivered Russia a 60-day ultimatum on Tuesday to come clean about what Washington says is a violation of a arms control treaty that keeps missiles out of Europe, saying only Moscow could save the pact. NATO allies led by Germany pressed U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a meeting in Brussels to give diplomacy a final push before Washington pulls out of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, fearing a new arms race in Europe. “Russia has a last chance to sho... more »

Why Are We Talking About Khashoggi Murder When US Drones Kill Thousands?

Daniel McAdams at 8 hours ago
Democrats and neocons in Washington screaming about Trump's apparent lack of concern over the Saudi crown prince's alleged murder of a journalist are themselves silent over the not one, but thousands of civilians killed by US drone strikes. It is not war or savagery that they are opposing. For them, it's all about politics. More on the hypocrisy in today's Liberty Report:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: It Pays Well to be a Sheepdog of the Establishment

Teodrose Fikre at The Ghion Journal - 9 hours ago
One doesn’t have to be Nostradamus to predict what was going to transpire when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez arrived in Washington DC. It was a matter of time before Alexandria succumbed to the status quo and fell in line behind the neoliberal Democrat establishment. In short order, this rebel from the Bronx transformed into a lapdog of the very entrenched interests she purportedly ran against. The most obvious sign of Alexandria’s capitulation to the DNC order is… The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: It Pays Well to be a Sheepdog of the Establishment appeared first on The Ghion Journal.

Republicans Laugh At Climate Change. What About House Democrats?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 9 hours ago
Yesterday, historian David Attenborough (age 92) addressed the the U.N. climate conference in Katowice, Poland and told delegates that "right now we are facing a man-made disaster of global scale, our greatest threat in thousands of years: Climate change. If we don’t take action the collapse of our civilizations and the extinction of much of the natural world is on the horizon." That's a change in perspective for Attenborough who used to address the urgency of climate change the same way Republicans do in this country: "I'm not a scientist." By 2006 he had changed and would tell ... more »

Jeffrey Epstein Settles Out of Court in Civil Trial to Avoid Release of New Info

Activist Post at Activist Post - 9 hours ago
By Derrick Broze Jeffrey Epstein has agreed to a financial settlement and issued an apology to Bradley Edwards, the attorney representing several of Epstein’s victims.... more »

Panda -vs- Dragon: President Trump Tweets The Dynamic…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
Within the dynamic of the U.S -vs- China trade confrontation, CTH noted the Wall Street (globalist) multinationals would likely go bananas. There are trillions at stake and President Trump is confronting three decades of financial influence from the corporate lobbyists. … Continue reading →

A Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace Won’t Build Itself. Leaders Must Proactively Build One.

cmaadmin at Diverse - 9 hours ago
Building diverse teams is increasingly becoming critical for leaders across industries — and with good reason. To be effective, teams require a broad range of thought and experience, and many studies have proven that diverse teams are smarter, more innovative and deliver better results. But if you want your organization to be successful, your team is only part of the equation.

Winston-Salem Pushes for Access to Healthcare

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has achieved many accomplishments within its School of Health Sciences in preparing Black students to be successful in health-related ­fields. One in particular is that the historically Black college and university (HBCU) is the only one in the country that has a year-round mobile health unit.

Columbia University Announces Creation of African-American and African Diaspora Studies Department

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
On Dec. 1, Columbia University’s Board of Trustees announced it will develop a new Department of African-American and African Diaspora Studies. The department will be led by Dr. Farah Jasmine Griffin, the William B. Ransford Professor of English and Comparative Literature and African American Studies. “Now, more than ever, we need to have both an […]

Wrongfully Sentenced Georgetown Alumnus Receives Marshall Scholarship

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
Brian Ferguson, a recent graduate from Georgetown University who was once wrongfully sentenced for homicide and pardoned after serving 11 years of a life sentence, has won a Marshall Scholarship to pursue a master’s of comparative policy at the University of Oxford. Ferguson is one of 48 students in the country to be awarded with […]

UNC Chapel Hill Proposes to Move ‘Silent Sam’ into New $5M Building

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
After speculation about where to house the Confederate statue ‘Silent Sam’ that was toppled on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s campus in August, the university has proposed to move the statue into a new $5 million building on the edge of campus. The plan was presented by university chancellor Dr. Carol Folt […]

Significant Increase in U.S. Medical School Applicants Among Women and Minorities

Monica Levitan at Diverse - 9 hours ago
According to data recently released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the number of women and minorities applying to and enrolling in U.S. medical school in fall 2018 has increased compared to previous years. For the first time in 14 years, more women applied to medical schools in the U.S. than men, consisting […]

Roy Spencer: Can Space.com teach us anything useful about climate?

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Note: red lines added to original image. In a word – no. As usual the massive atmospheric pressure at the surface of Venus is ignored. – – – I saw a Space.com article today entitled, Can Venus teach us to take climate change seriously? While Space.com writers should know…

Space weather may predict future climates

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: While this may all seem a bit vague, it looks like a step in the right direction. Historic space weather could help researchers better predict future events and atmospheric cycles, a new study in Space Weather reports. This finding comes from scientists at the University of Warwick, who tracked…

The World Is Losing Interest In The Climate Scare

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood GWPF repost today’s article in the Wall Street Journal: ? France’s violent Yellow Vest protests are now about many domestic concerns, but it’s no accident that the trigger was a fuel-tax hike. Nothing reveals the disconnect between ordinary voters and an aloof…

Excess Winter Deaths Highest Since 1976

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? The ONS has published the Excess Winter Deaths stats for 2017/18, and as expected they are sharply up: ? https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/excesswintermortalityinenglandandwales/2017to2018provisionaland2016to2017final ? The ONS list the major points: ? Main points In the 2017 to 2018 winter period, there were an estimated…

Arctic Sea Ice Volume 3-Dec-2018

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI

Unplug Electric Vehicle Subsidies And Let Consumers Decide

Hifast at Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Nicolas Loris ~ Frustrated with General Motors Co.’s recent announcement of plant closures and layoffs, President Donald Trump said the administration is now looking at cutting at subsidies to the automaker, including for electric vehicles. Good. Families should be empowered to purchase the car they want without…

BREAKING: How do we know about 7 + 5?

bob somerby at the daily howler - 9 hours ago
*TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018Goldstein got it right:* In this morning's report, we reminisced about our introduction to the problems, or perhaps to the *alleged* problems, of academic philosophy. Eventually, the later Wittgenstein would suggest that most of these apparent problems are simply the product of conceptual confusion—even that there may be no such discipline as "philosophy" at all. Setting that aside for another day, let's return to the particular "problem" we cited this morning: *How can we know that 7 + 5 = 12?* In late September, back before the Kavanaugh hearings drag... more »

U.S. Navy Deploys The Aircraft Carrier USS John C. Stennis To The Persian Gulf

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
© REUTERS / US NAVY *Business Insider:* *The US Navy is sending an aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf in a message to a belligerent Iran* * There has not been an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf since March, but that is coming to the end as a carrier group led by the USS John C. Stennis is expected to arrive in the region by week's end. * The carrier group is expected to send a "deterrence" message to Iran, which test-fired a ballistic missile capable of carrying multiple warheads over the weekend, the Wall Street Journal reported. * The carrier and its escort ships will also ... more »

Four Powerful Adaptogens for Adrenal Support

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/04/09/amp/adaptogens-for-adrenal-support.aspx#click=https://t.co/o0JqIazHTr Advertisements

Doctors Discover Acid Reflux Isn’t What They Thought, And How To Treat.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/doctors-discover-acid-reflux-isnt-what-they-thought-and-how-to-treat/

New study suggests infants learn their vocabulary from their dads.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://www.businessinsider.com/new-study-suggests-infants-learn-their-vocabulary-from-their-dads-2018-8?r=US&IR=T&utm_content=buffer8c1e0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Why You Should Spend Your Money On Experiences, Not Things

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbradberry/2016/08/09/why-you-should-spend-your-money-on-experiences-not-things/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Malorie/#4f2b95026520

Babies Should Sleep With Their Mothers Until Age Three, New Research Claims

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://kingdemic.com/babies-should-sleep-with-their-mothers/

15 Worrying Things About the CRISPR Babies Scandal

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 9 hours ago
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/12/15-worrying-things-about-crispr-babies-scandal/577234/

Iran Threatens To Block All Persian Gulf Oil Exports If The U.S. Blocks Iranian Oil Exports

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 9 hours ago
*RFE*: *Iran's President Threatens To Close Strait Of Hormuz If U.S. Blocks Oil Exports * Iranian President Hassan Rohani has threatened again to close the Strait of Hormuz, the passageway for nearly a third of all oil traded by sea. Iranian state TV quoted Rohani as saying on December 4 that "if someday, the United States decides to block Iran's oil [exports], no oil will be exported from the Persian Gulf." Rohani also vowed that the United States would not be able to prevent Iran from exporting its crude oil. *Read more* .... *More News On Iran Threatening To Block All Persian... more »

Will Paris Riots Scuttle Climate Accord?

Patrick J. Buchanan at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: will-paris-riots-scuttle-climate-accord] Paris shows that Western elites may be reaching the limits of their political capacity to impose major sacrifices upon their constituents, who are turning to populists of the left and right to dethrone those elites.

Improvements in China Trade Relations to Happen “Very Quickly” Says Top Trump Official

Bob Adelmann at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: improvements-in-china-trade-relations-to-happen-very-quickly-says-top-trump-official] As he did with the mainstream media, Donald Trump has exposed the intentions of the communists running China. Whether he can disrupt and neutralize those bad intentions is another matter entirely.

Why the Hullabaloo Over State Representative Matt Shea?

William F. Jasper at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: why-the-hullabaloo-over-state-representative-matt-shea] A last-minute, all-out smear attack by local, state, national, and international media failed to defeat the courageous legislator. But why did they attack him in the first place?

New Jersey Attorney General to Cops: Ignore ICE, Help Illegal Aliens Flee

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: nj-ag-to-state-and-local-cops-ignore-ice-help-illegal-aliens-flee] The attorney general of New Jersey has made it official: The state will be a virtual sanctuary for illegal aliens.

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