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"It would be a miracle if the democratic political process were ever to renounce the use of the envy-motive. All one needs is to promise the envious the destruction or confiscation of assets enjoyed by others; beyond that there is no need to promise anything more constructive." # QotD
*"It would be a miracle if the democratic political process were ever to renounce the use of the envy-motive. Its usefulness derives, if for no other reason, from the fact that all that is needed, in principle, is to promise the envious the destruction or the confiscation of assets enjoyed by others; beyond that there is no need to promise anything more constructive. The negativism of envy permits even the weakest of candidates to sound reasonably plausible, since anybody, once in office, can confiscate or destroy. To enlarge the country’s capital assets, to create employment etc.... more »
Yawn: The Doomsday Clock Created By Anti-Nuclear Activists Is Still Close To Midnight
The Doomsday Clock, a public relations stunt created by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (1) remains stuck at two minutes until midnight. Just like it was in 1953, the height of the Cold War, when school kids did drills about hiding under desks and everyone built bomb shelters. Today their worry is still nuclear bombs, they assure us, but also global warming and President Trump, and that is why they have solemnly announced that the Doomsday Clock is still at 2 until midnight, with midnight being the End Of The World. read more
Venezuela In Crisis -- News Updates January 24, 2019
*Daily Mail*: *Military leaders claim Venezuela opposition leader is attempting a 'coup d'etat' as they back President Maduro in face of US opposition and street protests* * Juan Guaido declared himself interim President before slipping away amid speculation he would be arrested * Trump recognised him as leader and threatened military action but the Kremlin has stood by Nicolas Maduro * Top military chiefs have expressed loyalty to Maduro who was re-elected in disputed poll in May last year * Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Caracas and around the country during y... more »
What Obama promised us
There was a time before Obama became president, that he was the ONLY politician in the nation radical enough to vote for something like what New York has just passed. Well, he did promise to fundamentally transform the country, and unfortunately, he did. But at least when Obama cast his vote against babies, the people of Illinois did not cheer and celebrate (he was a state senator then). Now that New York has codified the killing of full term babies, they will begin (or continue) the efforts on the other end of life—euthanasia of the elderly or disabled. Don’t wait. Print off ... more »
The MAGA hat and triggers for the Left
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Indian’s Pants on Fire: Video Shows Nathan Phillips Did Lie About Vietnam Service
[image: indian-s-pants-on-fire-video-shows-nathan-phillips-did-lie-about-vietnam-service] Nathan Phillips didn’t just lie about what happened at the Lincoln Memorial at the March for Life. He lied about serving in Vietnam. The video that proves he lied is on Facebook. And, even then, he lied about the lie.
White House Recognizes Guaidó as Venezuela’s Interim President While Demonstrators Protest Maduro
[image: white-house-recognizes-guaido-as-venezuela-s-interim-president-while-demonstrators-protest-maduro] The White House has officially recognized National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó as president of Venezuela, but it will take more than that to oust Marxist dictator Maduro.
Muslim Rep Defamed Covington Boys in Now-deleted Tweet. What Will Congress Do?
[image: muslim-rep-defamed-convington-boys-in-now-deleted-tweet-what-will-congress-do] The Muslimas whom the voters of Michigan and Minnesota sent to Congress are making quite a name for themselves, a bad name.
Poland Will Keep Coal In Its Mix
Poland has the highest domestic coal production in Europe, burning coal to provide nearly 80 percent of its energy. Despite… The post Poland Will Keep Coal In Its Mix appeared first on IER.
Coincidence? Venezuela Green Lights Russia to Mine Gold, Days Later US Attempts Overthrow
By Matt Agorist The decades-long US infatuation with Venezuela came to a head on Wednesday as the United States, Canada, Brazil, and others all declared... more »
Blackouts across Melbourne as city hits 42C and fire threatens Gippsland homes
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More than 169,000 Victorians are experiencing power outages, electricity companies say, as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) orders rolling blackouts on Melbourne's hottest day in five years.
Former Scottish first minister charged with multiple sex offences
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Stalwart of the Scottish independence movement Alex Salmond insists he is innocent after appearing in court charged with nine counts of sexual assault, two counts of attempted rape, two counts of indecent assault and breach of the peace.
From 1993 to 2017, your ideal year in music revealed
Do you think you know the best year of the Hottest 100? Or maybe you have no idea but want to find out. Based on the qualities you love in a great song, we'll tell you the best year of the countdown for you.
The wrong people are given top honours, year after year
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Many of those in line for an Order of Australia on Australia Day are getting it for their career. But here's an idea: why don't we award honours to encourage people to do more than their job, suggests Nicholas Gruen.
Australian theatre makers make personal plea to at-risk Indigenous youth
Footy, dreams and the resilience of Indigenous communities arrive centre stage in a poignant new production.
Older people share more fake news — but we don't know why
It's an internet cliché: Grandma or grandpa sharing dodgy articles on Facebook. But it turns out that may be a trend.
This mum would rather sell up than send her kids to the schools in their catchment
In some states, if parents want to enrol their children in public education, they are forced to send their kids to single-sex schools but parents are pushing back, labelling the lack of diversity outdated "gender segregation".
Could the swing of Jhye Richardson be Australia's Ashes wildcard?
Jhye Richardson's first taste of Test cricket was an impressive one, featuring probing, accurate swing bowling. With an English summer around the corner and certain teammates struggling, his case could become compelling, writes Dean Bilton.
The stats that prove Perry is in a T20 class of her own — and she's only getting better
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Ellyse Perry is within sight of producing the greatest batting T20 season — in either male or female competitions — in the short history of the format and shapes as the key figure in this weekend's WBBL final between her Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat.
Matildas fallout highlights growing pains for women's sport
So much about the sacking of Matildas coach Alen Stajcic remains open to conjecture, but often-unspoken issues for women's sport are coming to light, writes Richard Hinds.
'A mockery of justice': Australian locked up for a year in Egypt waiting for charges to be laid
Australian man Hazem Hamouda flew to Cairo last year to join his children for a family holiday but was instead arrested at the international airport and later secretly whisked away to one of Egypt's most notorious prisons.
Earth's magnetic poles are on the move, but it's nothing to flip out about
The north magnetic pole is on the move, but far from being a portent of imminent catastrophe, it's just business as usual on planet Earth.
Which is the most innovative country in the world? Well, it's not Australia
Australia plummets down the list as an Asian powerhouse — not China — maintains its domination at the top of Bloomberg's annual index.
'If you're not ready, go': Tasmanian Fire Service issues emergency warnings
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The Tasmanian Fire Service says residents in emergency warning areas should flee if they're not prepared, as they identify the state's west coast, Geeveston in the south, and the Central Plateau as their three areas of "significant concern".
Did 23-Year-Old Ava Roberts Become the ‘Youngest Female African-American Doctor’?
Stories that are scant on important details are notoriously difficult to verify.
Police Describe Execution-Style Killings Inside Florida Bank
Sebring police Chief Karl Hoglund said there's no indication the gunman intended to rob the bank, and no apparent connection among him, the bank or the victims.
Man Says Emotional Support Alligator Helps His Depression
Joie Henney, 65, said his registered emotional support animal named Wally likes to snuggle and give hugs, despite being a 5-foot-long alligator.
Doomsday Clock Stays At Two Minutes To Midnight
*BBC:* *Doomsday Clock frozen at two minutes to apocalypse* The "new abnormal" the world is facing from risks like nuclear war and climate change has led the symbolic Doomsday Clock to be frozen at the closest it has ever been to midnight. The clock, created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) in 1947, intends to warn of impending disasters. Its 2019 setting was announced on Thursday - staying in the same perilous position it was set at last year. The BAS has warned we are "normalising a very dangerous world". It marks only the third year the clock has been so close to... more »
MPs’ online abuse report: Disabled people ‘exposed to horrendous abuse’
An inquiry by a committee of MPs has revealed the “horrendous, degrading and dehumanising” abuse that disabled people are exposed to when they use the internet. The inquiry heard from disabled people who face abuse not just on social media but also through online games, web forums, and comments on news stories on media websites. [...]
MPs’ online abuse report: ‘Government ignored disabled people in safety probe’
A government examination of online safety almost entirely ignored the needs of disabled people, despite them facing “horrendous, degrading and dehumanising” abuse when they try to use the internet, a committee of MPs said this week. The Commons petitions committee said this week that it was difficult to see how the government could tackle this [...]
MPs’ online abuse report: Concern over links between abuse and football fans
MPs have raised serious concerns about links between football fans and the targeted online abuse of disabled people. The House of Commons petitions committee said in a report this week that it had become “increasingly concerned” about such links during its inquiry into the “extreme level of abuse” faced by disabled people who use the [...]
Universal credit protest as high court hears ‘discrimination’ case
Disabled activists have protested outside the Royal Courts of Justice to draw attention to the continuing harm caused by universal credit, as the high court hears a legal challenge that aims to brand the government’s policy “irrational” and “discriminatory”. Members of grassroots groups WinVisible, the Mental Health Resistance Network and Disabled People Against Cuts spoke [...]
Two years on from Supreme Court bus ruling, protesters call for overdue action
Campaigners have protested outside the Department for Transport (DfT) to call for new laws that would protect the rights of wheelchair-users to use buses, on the second anniversary of a ground-breaking Supreme Court victory. Two years ago (on 18 January), the Supreme Court ruled that First Bus had breached its duty to make reasonable adjustments [...]
Disabled pupil fights at high court for full school inclusion
Inclusive education activists were at the high court in London this week to support a disabled pupil in her legal fight to secure full participation in all aspects of life at her mainstream school. The Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) is one of the organisations supporting Anna’s* mother in her claim that their local authority [...]
THIS MIGHT BE THE FIRST PLAUSIBLE TRUMP-GETS-PRIMARIED SCENARIO (updated)
John Kasich? Jeff Flake? Mitt Romney? Larry Hogan? Forget it -- none of those guys has even a tiny chance of beating Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican primaries. Is there anyone who might? I said this on Twitter a couple of weeks ago: Everyone hoping for a primary challenge to Trump needs to realize that the only kind of candidate who could seriously threaten Trump in the Republican primaries is one who says, "He can't get the wall built, but I can." — Steve M. (@nomoremister) January 9, 2019 And now look what's happening: A political action committee that pushes for stricter im... more »
World News Briefs -- January 24, 2019
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the World Economic Forum in Davos that the shift away from a world dominated previously by two Cold War superpowers was creating "a bit of a chaotic situation" *AFP:* *Ties between US, Russia and China 'dysfunctional': UN* The world is facing worrying "fragmentation", UN chief Antonio Guterres said Thursday, warning that the relationship between the United States, Russia and China was worryingly out of kilter. "The relationship between the three most important powers, Russia, the United States and China, has never been as dysfunctional as ... more »
Who Will Find What the Finders Hide? Pt 1
By The Conscious Resistance In our last documentary we talked about powerful billionaire and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and showed how Epstein and his... more »
Coincidence? Venezuela Green Lights Russia to Mine Gold, Days Later US Attempts Overthrow
[image: venezuela]Just like in Libya, the current conflict in Venezuela is far bigger than some humanitarian crisis as they are sitting on mountains of gold and oil.
"Government Shutdown Is Proving Americans Are Not Prepared For A Recession"
*"Government Shutdown Is Proving Americans* * Are Not Prepared For A Recession"* by Mac Slavo "The brutal reality is that most Americans are not prepared for the next economic downturn or recession. The government shutdown is highlighting just how much Americans rely on others as opposed to themselves, and how little they have saved for an emergency. According to the newest op-ed article by Market Watch, the government shutdown is perfectly proving that Americans are not prepared for a financial disaster of any kind, let alone an economic recession. Many have long assumed that the g... more »
Russia Warns US Intervention In Venezuela Would Have “Catastrophic Consequences”
External armed intervention would be “fraught with catastrophic consequences.” The post Russia Warns US Intervention In Venezuela Would Have “Catastrophic Consequences” appeared first on The Duran.
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Arrested For Sexual Misconduct
Salmond has denied the allegations against him, The post Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Arrested For Sexual Misconduct appeared first on The Duran.
The Foreskin: Why is it such a secret in North America?
Story published on Mad Science Writer. The male prepuce, or foreskin, is a highly mobile and extraordinarily sensitive double fold of tissue that is the end of the penis. Why do Americans go out of their way to remove this part of human anatomy, when the rest of the world does not? Note: Never have […] The post The Foreskin: Why is it such a secret in North America? appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fox: Girl’s dad and soon-to-be stepdad pose with her before father-daughter dance
Very often times, divorce is harder on children than it already might be, because of how the parents handle the issue. Thankfully, one Texas family has decided to keep their child and her well-being at the forefront of the process. Before a recent daddy/daughter dance, Dylan Lenox and David Lewis took a photo with little Willow and […] The post Fox: Girl’s dad and soon-to-be stepdad pose with her before father-daughter dance appeared first on Health Nut News.
Philippines medical cannabis bill advances, but it’s not law yet
A bill to legalize and regulate medical cannabis in the Philippines was approved on its second reading in the House of Representatives this week, but steps remain before it can become law. The measure would open MMJ access to patients for a wide variety of uses and call for the creation of a Medical Cannabis […] Philippines medical cannabis bill advances, but it’s not law yet is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
7 Important Stories You Missed While The Media Obsessed Over MAGA Kid
By Derrick Broze Another week, another opportunity for the corporate media to send the Internet into a frenzy and divide the nation over a fake... more »
"Venezuela’s Great Dream Was Always a Scam…"
*"Venezuela’s Great Dream Was Always a Scam…"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – “Soldiers revolt…” “Millions on verge of starvation…” “Biggest mass exodus in history of the Americas…” What a glorious show! Right before our eyes… a real-life, real-time experiment… all the conceits… the pretensions… the balderdash… the claptrap… all laid out for the world to see. And now, stretched out in front of us like a drug dealer in the morgue, is a Great Dream busted up so thoroughly that there can be no doubt – it was a scam from the get-go. You put a pot on the burner. Eventually, it bo... more »
The Fed Should Go Back to the Nineties
*Samuel Rines* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Federal Reserve should openly embrace the monetary policy flexibility of the 1990s. During the Roaring ‘90s, “The Maestro” Alan Greenspan was at the helm of the Federal Reserve overseeing one of the most remarkable periods of growth in U.S. history. The internet was booming, and beginning to show its true potential, and demand from the emerging world was beginning to roar as globalization took hold. Commonly overlooked is the monetary policy regime that took place during the 1990s. Everyone remembers the tech boom (and subs... more »
Iran's Space Odyssey Raises Red Flags for Nuclear Community
*Gawdat Bahgat* *Middle East, Security* [image: Reuters] The United States and other countries have been suspicious of Tehran’s space program—and for good reason. In mid-January, Iran launched satellite into orbit. The launch took place at Imam Khomeini Space Center. The two-hundred-pound satellite, called Payam (message in Farsi), was designed and produced at Tehran’s Amirkabir University of Technology. According to Telecommunications Minister Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, the rocket carrying the Payam satellite failed to reach the “necessary speed” in the third stage of its lau... more »
There Is No Need to Give Trump New Tariff Powers
*Clark Packard* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Authorizing new trade powers would be a mistake and would break treaties that Washington has already signed. From “safeguard” tariffs on solar panels and washing machines, to “national security” tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, to tariffs to combat China’s alleged unfair trading practices, President Donald Trump has promoted the most protectionist trade agenda since Herbert Hoover. Moreover, this is in addition to Trump withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and threatening to withdraw from the ... more »
U.S. Foreign Policy in Free Fall
*Jeffrey Stacey* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The direct damage to the reputation of the United States has never been more substantial. The U.S. Defense Department has officially confirmed that the U.S. military withdrawal from Syria is under way. However, in actuality only an extremely limited form of withdrawal is occurring, and one that is hardly consequential—as indicated by the tragic loss of four Americans there this week. Rather, it comprises merely a cosmetic withdrawal, so meager in size as to amount to just enough to offer President Donald Trump a fig leaf for ... more »
The U.S. Navy Almost Turned Its Deadliest Battleships Into Nuclear Missile Carriers
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And other battleship ideas from the Cold War. *The Navy came to the conclusion that if the country was going to get its money’s worth from the four battleships, the vessels had to concentrate on their unique abilities: firing massive artillery shells at the enemy.* In the early 1980s, four *Iowa**-class fast battleships* originally built during World War II—*Iowa*, *Missouri*, *New Jersey* and *Wisconsin—*were taken out of mothballs and returned to active duty. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* Nearly 900 feet long and displacing close to 6... more »
US sent additional troops to Syria to ensure safe withdrawal: CNN
The United States has sent additional troops to Syria, who are expected to help ensure security during the withdrawal of US servicemen from the country, CNN reported citing US defense officials. If necessary, the soldiers of the additional forces can move around the country and can leave the territory of Syria from time to time, according to the CNN broadcaster. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian warplanes circle Idlib as new offensive becomes real possibility
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – A number of Russian warplanes have been spotted over the Idlib Governorate in the last 48 hours, a Syrian military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Russian warplanes were specifically concentrated on the western countryside of Idlib, which is where several foreign jihadists are currently active. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian defense firm developing new air-and sea-launched missiles
Russia’s Tactical Missiles Corporation is carrying out 14 R&D works on air-and sea-launched weapons that are expected to be completed in 2019, Corporation CEO Boris Obnosov said on Thursday. “This year, we have serious plans: we need to complete a total of 14 [R&D] works,” the chief executive said. As a whole, these works are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey wants Assad removed from power
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – During an interview on Thursday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that Ankara and Moscow are on the same page when it comes to peace in Syria; however, where they differ is on the future of President Bashar Al-Assad. “We are on the same page with Russia except for Assad,” Hurryiet Daily reported […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers massive tunnel in west Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army uncovered a massive tunnel inside the western part of Damascus on Thursday. According to a report from the capital city, the Syrian Arab Army was combing through the city of Darayya when they uncovered a massive tunnel that was dug by the rebel forces that once […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Car bomb targets Damascus district near Russian embassy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – A car bomb was set off inside the Al-Adawi District of Damascus this afternoon, causing a loud boom that could be felt throughout the capital city. According to a military source nearby, the car bomb was detonated near the Russian embassy; however, the explosion only caused material damage to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey is only inside Syria for ‘humanitarian purposes’ – Erdogan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said at a ceremony on Thursday that Turkey is only inside Syria for humanitarian reasons. “I am explicitly saying Turkey is the only country that is in Syria for humanitarian purposes,” Erdogan said at a presentation ceremony of the Turkish Military Academy in the capital […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
...And the Greencrow is Prime Minister of Canada....
*US Puppet, addressing anti-government* * demonstrators in Caracas, Juan Guaido took* * an oath, swearing himself in as acting* *President of Venezuela* *“....We know that this will have consequences,” Guaido shouted to the cheering crowd before slipping away to an unknown location amid speculation that he would soon be arrested. His whereabouts remained cloaked in secrecy on Thursday...."* News1130 I agree with *Usurper Juan Guaido.*..democratic elections are *so* not where it's at anymore. Such a boring waste of time and energy. Why not cut out the middlemen [voters] and cut t... more »
High dungeon over the SOTU address...
*and does anyone really care?* I would guess that 95% of the peeps in the country have little or no idea of what's going on and couldn't care less. Nancy Pelosi is waving her little gavel around and thinking she's put one over on Trump. She hasn't. Meanwhile, the Covington High School kids continue to be savaged while the Indian is shown to be a liar. And New York lit up the World Trade Center's spire in pink to celebrate the killing of babies. They call it the Reproductive Health Act. There's nothing healthy in the bill for the babies that will continue to be slaughtered. St... more »
Wind Power Down To 0.7%
By Paul Homewood http://gridwatch.co.uk/ As many have been pointing out as the day has gone along, things have been getting pretty tight on the power grid. Above is the current situation at 5.30pm. Wind power has supplied little all day, and is currently running at under 2% of capacity. Solar power of […]
Côte d'Ivoire/UE: mise en œuvre de la première phase du démantèlement tarifaire
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 Le gouvernement ivoirien a annoncé la mise en œuvre de la première phase du démantèlement tarifaire entre la Côte d'Ivoire et l'Union européenne dans le cadre de l'accord de partenariat économique (APE).
Name-calling weakens any argument
I am an imperfect person with many faults. As an independent voter who has been a member of both parties, each party has good and bad ideas. Yet, what I find problematic are people (especially leaders) who name-call and demean … Continue reading →
Small but powerful improvement for bookmarking in Chrome
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 24, 2019
The cost of the nuclear arsenal will be almost $500 billion over the next decade. (USAF) *Defense News*: *Here’s how many billions the U.S. will spend on nuclear weapons over the next decade* WASHINGTON — If the U.S. carries out all of its plans for modernizing and maintaining the nuclear arsenal, it will cost $494 billion over the next decade, an average of just under $50 billion per year, a new government estimate has found. The number, part of a biannual estimate put out by the Congressional Budget Office, is 23 percent over the previous estimate of $400 billion released in 20... more »
Taxpayers Pay $1.25 Million After Cops Beat Innocent Dr. on Video—for Stealing His Own Car
By Matt Agorist Evanston, IL – All too often, those who blindly support authority without question will say, ‘If you don’t want to get beat... more »
5G – A Dystopian View of Our Future
*Peter Paul Parker* - Who exactly is going to benefit from the roll out of 5G technology?
Nick Sandmann's Mona Lisa smile!
*THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019Mad love for the random event:* Breaking! Roughly 330 million people live in the United States. That's a large number of people. At any given point in time, someone is doing something stupid, unfortunate or even imperfect concerning whatever particular topic floats your particular boat. Then too, there are the weird random events, in which people are suddenly forced to react to some highly unusual circumstance. This used to be known as Candid Camera. Now we pretend it's the news. Sometimes the people thus importuned are even high school students. At such... more »
BFI’s free film collection shows 100 years of disabled people on film
Leading disabled actors and directors and key figures in the disability movement are featured in a new collection of free online content that shows how disabled people have been represented on film in Britain over the last century. The British Film Institute has released more than 170 documentaries, short films, charity appeals, home movies and [...]
Cuomo and Pelosi
Abortion and infanticide were common in the pagan cultures where the early Christians lived and worked. Still is, and Christians still need to reject the siren call of the culture. I'm not a Catholic, but neither are Andrew Cuomo and Nancy Pelosi for their support of killing the unborn, a violation of church teaching since the 1st century. ("Thou shalt do no murder; thou shalt not commit adultery; thou shalt not commit sodomy; thou shalt not commit fornication; thou shalt not steal; thou shalt not use magic; thou shalt not use philtres; thou shalt not procure abortion, nor commit ... more »
Urban Warfare: The Obligations of Defenders
*Editor's Note: This post is part of the sixth annual Transatlantic Workshop on International Law and Armed Conflict joint blog series.* Nothing in the law of armed conflict precludes belligerents from conducting military operations in densely populated areas or from contesting the urban environment. This is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. States will seek to retain the freedom to take offensive action against adversaries operating from built-up areas and to defend their own urban centres against invaders. The fate of civilians caught up in urban combat will there... more »
US Releases American Journalist After 10-Day Detention Without Charges
By Jason Ditz 10 days ago, US citizen Marzieh Hashemi was arrested at the St. Louis Lambert Airport, and transferred into FBI custody. On Wednesday, she... more »
Requiem for America?
[image: requiem-for-america] When Ben Franklin was asked what sort of government the new nation was to have, he replied, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Well, 200 years later, we have failed to “keep it.” If we fail to rebuild it, we will reap the whirlwind.
Indian Drummer Was Violent Criminal, Escaped Jail, Tried To Disrupt Mass at Basilica
[image: indian-drummer-was-violent-criminal-escaped-jail-tried-to-disrupt-mass-at-basilica] In the matter of Indian activist Nathan Phillips, it seems the media speak with a forked tongue.
Henderson’s Case Against Higher Taxes
A number of Democratic politicians—and some economists including Paul Krugman—have recently advocated substantially higher income tax rates on high-income Americans. The current top federal tax rate on income is 37 percent for married people filing jointly, and it applies to all taxable income over $612,350. The highest state income tax rate in the United […] The post Henderson’s Case Against Higher Taxes appeared first on Econlib.
Do free markets create urban sprawl?
Many environmentalists believe that denser cities are better for the environment, as they use up less land and also require less energy for activities such as commuting. There’s also a perception that sprawl results from a lack of “planning”. But is this necessarily the case? Wendell Cox has some surprising data on this topic: The […] The post Do free markets create urban sprawl? appeared first on Econlib.
Why I’m Optimistic About Venezuela
If there were mass protests against the government of Saudi Arabia, and the U.S. decided to recognize the opposition as the legitimate government of Saudi, I would expect disaster. Why? Because… 1. Supporters of the Saudi monarchy remain powerful and confident enough to aggressively fight back, plunging the country into hellish civil war. 2. If […] The post Why I’m Optimistic About Venezuela appeared first on Econlib.
Chris Brown Accuser Alleges Multiple Rapes, Lawyer Says
Lawyer Franck Serfati told The Associated Press on Thursday the woman alleges she was forced to take cocaine and raped by the three men at a Paris hotel.
Nissin Drops Osaka Ad After ‘Whitewashed’ Complaints
Nissin Foods Holdings took down an online ad campaign that depicted Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka with pale skin after it was criticized as insensitive.
‘The Milkman Model’: Big Brand Names Try Reusable Containers
Loop, as the platform is called, would do away with disposable containers for things like shampoo and laundry detergent from some of the world's biggest manufacturers.
Votes on Senate Bills Seen as Progress Even If They Fail
With the impacts of the shutdown becoming increasingly painful, lawmakers on both sides were trumpeting their willingness to compromise in the battle over border security and immigration issues.
Inauspicious Start To Iran-Iraq War
Iraqi MiG-23s took part in the surprise attempt to destroy Iran's air force at start of Iran-Iraq War (Warfareguns) Saddam Hussein had grand plans for the 1980 invasion of Iran. Despite lacking any strategic plan, he believed he could repeat Israel’s surprise attack in the 1967 Arab-Israeli War and destroy Iran’s air force. Iraq started the war with raids upon Iran’s major airbases that was almost a fiasco. This was matched by Iran’s counterattack that proved just as ineffective. This inauspicious start would be symbolic of much of the early years of the conflict as the two sides st... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 24
1969 Former MP Bajari during spy trial claimed opposition leaders were trying to overthrow Pres Bakr’s govt 1970 42 more sentenced to death for coup plot against Pres Bakr 2003 Gen Franks presented final war plan to Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs head Gen Myers (Musings On Iraq book review of *Shaping the Plan for Operation Iraqi Freedom, The Role of Military) * 2003 Blair sent note to Bush suggesting delaying Iraq invasion for a month to allow more time for postwar planning 2003 UK Foreign Office legal adv Sir Wood told Foreign Sec Straw that Britain could not go to war with Iraq wit... more »
Classroom Practice Ideas For Reformsters
So while I was working on my last post, I came across this post by Robert Pondiscio that makes a good companion piece. It's a post you might well miss; if you're a regular reader here, you may not check the Fordham Think-Tank Reform Advocacy Blog often. But Pondiscio and I really disagree about some things and really agree about some others, so I pay attention. I give Pondisc io credit for kicking off the 2018 year of reformy navel gazing with the observation that reformers had “overplayed our hand, overstated our expertise, and outspent our moral authority by a considerable margin.... more »
Russian Air Defenses Is Making The Pentagon Rethink Its Military Strategies
*Zero Hedge*: *Pentagon Admits Russian Air Defenses "Changing U.S. Calculus" Abroad* As the West has for the past two years distracted itself and obsessed over claimed Russian election meddling and those sinister online "disinformation campaigns," the Kremlin has been busy establishing air superiority in places US aircraft could at one time operate with impunity. According to a new lengthy report in the Wall Street Journal Russia's S-400 antiaircraft missile system, which much of the western public has recently begun to hear about in the context of Syria, is now "changing the ca... more »
Police Use DHS Machines To Create Private DNA Databases Of “Suspicious People”
By MassPrivateI Four years ago, DHS created “Rapid DNA” whose sole mission was to create a database of everyone. Rapid DNA a newly commercialized technology... more »
“Map of Deadbeat Debtors”: China Launches New App That Turns Citizens Into Snitches
By Elias Marat Officials in China have launched a new app that notifies users if someone within 500 yards of them is in debt. Dubbed... more »
Improved Medicare For All or Watered-Down Medicare For All?
*Medicare For All supporters hold signs during an event on healthcare September 13, 2017 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images (source)* *by Thomas Neuburger* This is a follow-up to my recent piece on Medicare For All and the challenge it presents to the Democratic Party (see "Medicare For All — The Democratic Party Audition for 2020"). It's already been announced that a bill will be written and hearings held. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is spearheading that effort: The new Democratic majority in the House will hold the first hearings on Medicare-for-All le... more »
Taxpayers Pay $1.25 Million After Cops Beat Innocent Dr. on Video—for Stealing His Own Car
[image: car]The cops who beat and falsely arrested the innocent Dr. Lawrence Crosby after accusing him of stealing his own car were never held accountable—only the taxpayers.
INTERPOL-led Operation Andes Arrested 49 People Smugglers; Migrants Paying Up To $30,000 To Go To The USA
“Migrants from India, Nepal and Bangladesh reported paying between USD 15,000 and 30,000 per journey, with many having sold their … Continue reading →
Cartels Reopen Old Migrant Routes Through Arizona – New Mexico
Yuma Sector US Border Patrol Photo: 1 of 7 tunnels dug under border wall with Mexico near Yuma, Arizona, Jan. … Continue reading →
Mexico Opens Its doors to Central American Migrants
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
MEXICO CITY/TAPACHULA, Jan 24 (IPS) - A few months ago, Candelario de JesúsChiquillo Cruz reached Mexico's southern border and ran into a fence reinforced with barbed wire, while a barrier of police officers sprayed him with gas. Today, he is walking freely over the bridge that crosses the Suchiate River, a natural border with Guatemala. Read the full story, “Mexico Opens Its doors to Central American Migrants”, on globalissues.org →
A Pragmatic Shift Needed, to Deliver the Potential of Blue Economy
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
NAIROBI, Jan 24 (IPS) - Ngele Ali is Head of Communications, UNDP KenyaIt's estimated that 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Unfortunately, our water resources are under serious threats attributable to uncontrolled human activities that are severely impacting livelihoods and the ecosystem. Read the full story, “A Pragmatic Shift Needed, to Deliver the Potential of Blue Economy”, on globalissues.org →
Bullying is an “Infringement” on Children’s Rights
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (IPS) - While rates have decreased, school violence and bullying is still a major global issue, contributing to lasting impacts on youth, a United Nations agency found. Read the full story, “Bullying is an “Infringement” on Children’s Rights”, on globalissues.org →
Electronic Devices Outnumber Humans & Trigger a Surge in E-Waste
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 24 (IPS) - The widespread innovations in modern digital technology have a devastating downside to it: the accumulation of over 50 million tonnes of electronics waste (e-waste) globally every year. Read the full story, “Electronic Devices Outnumber Humans & Trigger a Surge in E-Waste”, on globalissues.org →
7 Ugly Truths that Will Jolt You Awake
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Dangerous freedom is healthier than peaceful slavery.
U.S. - China Tech War Intensifies - China Has Blocked Microsoft's Bing Search Engine
In a new new for China, Beijing censors censored search engine. The block of Microsoft’s Bing comes after a viral WeChat post by a well-known former journalist attacked the quality of Baidu’s search engine and likely pushed traffic to Bing. https://t.co/35QoYBlruR — Paul Mozur (@paulmozur) January 24, 2019 *Zero Hedge*:* China Blocks Microsoft's Bing Search Engine* As Google backs away from plans to introduce a re-engineered search engine to the Chinese market after provoking a chorus of scrutiny from lawmakers and its own employees, the Chinese government has abruptly blocked M... more »
China Claims That It's Hypersonic Missiles Can Sink U.S. Aircraft Carriers
*Popular Mechanics*: *China: Our Hypersonic Missiles Can Sink U.S. Aircraft Carriers* *But some of China’s claims about a new missile don’t add up.* China says its new hypersonic missile, the DF-17, can sink U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The claim, which ran in several media outlets controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, came just hours after U.S. and British Royal Navy warships sailed through the South China Sea together. Yes, China almost certainly has such missiles. Whether the country could marshal the resources to locate a carrier at sea and then sink it is a much more op... more »
"PTSD: The Price You Pay For Survival"
*"PTSD: The Price You Pay For Survival"* by Daisy Luther "Something a lot of people forget when they think about survival is what happens after you’ve survived. When you get through something terrible, there’s always a price you must pay for your survival. You won’t get through it unscathed. Oftentimes, that price is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. This is a very real condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a horrifying event or series of events. You can learn more about PTSD here on the VA website. Once called “shell shock” or “battle fatigue syndrome” it can ... more »
Former school teacher and coach Michael McNutt faces 27 counts related to the sexual abuse of children
News 1. Michael McNutt Michael Patrick McNutt is this morning being charged with 27 counts related to the sexual abuse of children. Update: police have issued the following press release: Halifax man faces 27 charges in relation to historical sexual assaults Investigators with the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigative Division have charged […]
This U.S. Navy Submarine Terrified Russia for a Simple Reason
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Halibut was decommissioned on November 1, 1975, after 1,232 dives and more than sixteen years of service. The ship had earned two Presidential Unit citations (the second in 1972 for Ivy Bells missions) and a Navy Unit Citation. *Halibut and her crew were awarded a Presidential Unit Citation, for “several missions of significant scientific value to the Government of the United States.”* One of the most unusual submarines of the Cold War was named after one of the most unusual fish in the sea. Halibut are flatfish, bottom-dwelling predators that, unli... more »
The U.S. Navy Is Building a Swarm "Ghost Fleet"
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The U.S. Navy will launch a swarm of interconnected small attack drone boats on mock-combat missions. The US Navy will launch a swarm of interconnected small attack drone boats on mock-combat missions to refine command and control technology and prepare its “Ghost Fleet” of autonomous, yet networked surface craft for war. Developed by the Office of Naval Research and Naval Sea Systems Command, “Ghost Fleet” represents a Navy strategy to surveil, counter, overwhelm and attack enemies in a coordinated fashion - all while keeping sailors on host ships at... more »
LAVROV: ‘You Don’t Need Mueller to Know Who’s Interfering in Venezuelan Elections’
*21WIRE* | The Russian foreign minister trolls Washington by holding a mirror up to its latest regime change exploits in South America.
The United States Is at It Again: Compiling an Enemies List
[image: undefined] Many American still long for the good old days when men were still manly and President George W. Bush was able to announce that there was a “new sheriff in town” pledged to wipe terrorism from the face of the earth. “You’re either with us or against us,” he growled and he backed up his warning of lethal retribution with an enemies list that he called the “axis of evil.” The axis of evil identified in those days in the 2002 State of the Union Address consisted of Iraq, Iran and North Korea. Iraq, which had not yet been invaded and conquered by the American war mac... more »
Brazil Reiterates it Will Not Participate in Possible Venezuela Intervention
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s President, Jair Bolsonaro, says his country is following the Venezuelan crisis closely and fears that a non-peaceful transition period is underway for the country. Brazil’s Vice-President, General Hamilton Mourāo, however, says the country will not intervene in the Venezuelan crisis. “Brazil does not […] The post Brazil Reiterates it Will Not Participate in Possible Venezuela Intervention appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Economy Minister to Eliminate Deficit with Reforms and Privatizations
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Much of Brazil’s deficit may be eliminated with swift, effective measures, according to Economy Minister Paulo Guedes. Among the measures the Brazilian government is promising to implement are a social security reform, oil concessions and privatizations of state-owned companies. “More than half of the […] The post Brazil’s Economy Minister to Eliminate Deficit with Reforms and Privatizations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uruguayan Mixologist Aims to Make ‘Shake Speakeasy’ the Best Bar in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Inconspicuously ensconced inside a bustling shopping center in downtown Rio, Uruguayan bartender and mixologist Walter Garin is approaching 2019 with the same drive and innovation that has made his bar, Shake Speakeasy, one of Rio’s best-kept secrets. “In 2019 we hope that we will gain […] The post Uruguayan Mixologist Aims to Make ‘Shake Speakeasy’ the Best Bar in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
"The Tyranny Of The Stupid & Mendacious"
*"The Tyranny Of The Stupid & Mendacious"* by The Zman "The great Greg Cochran will often point out that a smart person is someone who says smart things, but more important, they don’t say many dumb things. Everyone, no matter how smart, will get a dumb idea in their head or get carried away and say something stupid on occasion. It’s just not common with smart people, at least not as common as it is with dumb people. Being smart is as much the absence of stupidity as it is getting right answers or having a long list of brilliant insights. This comes up often in public discussion of... more »
Two U.S. Navy Warships Sail Through The Taiwan Strait
The USS McCampbell, pictured in 2016, transited through Chinese claimed waters Monday. MC3 Patrick Dionne/US Navy *CNN:* *US Navy sails warships through Taiwan Strait* The US Navy sailed two ships through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, according to the US Pacific Fleet, which oversees operations in the area. The guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell and the USNS Walter S. Diehl "conducted a routine Taiwan Strait Transit" that was "in accordance with international law," US Pacific Fleet spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Tim Gorman told CNN. "The ships' transit through the Taiwan Strait demons... more »
HMD and other stories.
D’you ever look at the sidebar on this blog? I do - but then I would, wouldn’t I? As Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 (27th January) approaches, you might spot amongst the featured blogs, press and media outlets several ominous signs of storm clouds gathering; the possibility is being raised that history could actually repeat. For some reason, we haven’t put the Gatestone Institute in the sidebar, but many of you are aware of it. Here, Douglas Murray gives an account of a recent development within the “Interfaith community”. He relates how a proposed exhibition at the Shia Muslim-owned... more »
UPDATE, VOTE DELAYED UNTIL TOMORROW AS OPPOSITIONE ESCALATES! GREEK PEOPLE SIDELINED IN HISTORIC VOTE BY BRAZENLY CORRUPT TSIPRAS AND HIS BOUGHT LAWMAKERS
*Huge crowds are gathering outside of the Greece's parliament in Athens ahead of a vote on Macedonia name deal which Alexis Tsipras' is expected to win by a wafer thin majority after buying votes for favours in full public view.* *https://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/856982/makedonia-xakousti-sto-sudagma-deite-fotografies-kai-video/* *The vote has had to be delayed until Friday because so many lawmakers wanted to express their views.* *https://www.welt.de/newsticker/dpa_nt/infoline_nt/brennpunkte_nt/article187609750/Mazedonien-Abstimmung-in-Athen-erst-am-Freitag.html* *Students ... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Greenwald: Beyond Buzzfeed: The 10 Worst, Most Embarrassing Media Failures in the Trump-Russia Saga Sinkhole Opens Up Block Away From the White House Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - Canada(!) Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, launches 2020 presidential bid "Social Death" In DenmarkMoonwalking With Theresa May: Unboxing Brexit 'Plan C'France And Germany Take Major Step Toward EU Army To Protect "Europe Threatened By Nationalism"China Starts "Debt Shaming": New App Warns Users If They Are Walking Near Someone In DebtWorkers' Paradise? Employee... more »
You're probably not using enough sunscreen. Here's how much experts now say you need
Experts say Australians need to take a much more aggressive approach to wearing sunscreen as part of a regular morning routine instead of applying just ahead of planned outdoor activities.
Nuclear Hit Job and Sustainable Energy Futures
Are you following the evolving story of Gregory Jaczko? Gregory Jaczko was chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Committee during the Fukushima crisis. He resigned or was forced to resign because of conflicts with other committee members after Fukushima. Much of the conflict (albeit not all) centered on nuclear safety. Jaczko came to the realization that nuclear wasn't safe. Indeed, today he describes it as a failed technology in his book and speaking tour: Former top regulator now says nuclear power 'hazardous‘ HTV National Desk (Monday, January 14, 2019). https:// www.newstimes.com/... more »
Canada's Ambassador To China Says Huawei Executive Has a 'Strong Case' Against Extradition
*Macleans*: *Canada’s top diplomat in China says Meng Wanzhou has a ‘strong case’: Video* Watch Canada’s top diplomat in China, John McCallum, outline the Huawei executive’s potential arguments against extradition to the U.S. Canada’s ambassador to China told Chinese-language media in Markham, Ont., that Meng Wanzhou has a strong case to make against extradition to the United States. Canada detained the 46-year-old Huawei executive in Vancouver on Dec. 1, and a judge granted her bail after a three-day hearing. As she awaits a likely extradition hearing, ambassador John McCallum ... more »
#CRISPR explained: The revolutionary tool that’s transforming genetic engineering
https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/crispr-explained-the-revolutionary-tool-thats-transforming-genetic-engineering/?__twitter_impression=true Advertisements
Telehealth Reverse Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
https://www.diabetesriskalert.com/telehealth-reverse-diabetes-and-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-free-trial-in-texas/
9 Unhealthy Foods to Avoid.
http://www.anupamghose.com/9-unhealthy-foods-to-avoid-infographic/
11 Reasons Why Sugar Is Killing You
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/01/02/11-reasons-why-sugar-is-killing-you/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
New Study: Fever Alters Immune Cells So They Can Better Reach Infections
https://realfarmacy.com/new-study-fever-alters-immune-cells-so-they-can-better-reach-infections/
#McDonald’s French Fries Found to Contain Silly Putty Ingredient and Petroleum Chemical
https://realfarmacy.com/mcdonalds-french-fries/
How Long To Nap For The Biggest Brain Benefits
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/how-long-to-nap-for-the-biggest-brain-benefits.18703/
Fossilized Insect Discovered Not in Amber, But in Opal
https://entomologytoday.org/2019/01/18/fossilized-insect-discovered-amber-opal/
#Chocolate May Help Your #Brain – New Scientific Review Finds Benefits of #Cocoa.
https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a25940029/chocolate-brain-benefits/
China’s ‘artificial sun’ heated to over 100 million degrees.
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/china-nuclear-fusion-reactor-100-million-degrees?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1548190953
Lithium-ion batteries - a permanent fire hazard
I'm noticing more and more reports of lithium-ion batteries, packed in luggage or shipping containers, causing fires that can potentially be devastating. Several container ships have had fires on board that damaged them severely, notably MV *Maersk Honam* and MV *Maersk Kensington* in March 2018, the SSL *Kolkata* in June 2018, and MV *Yantian Express* this month. As a result, changes to the guidelines for dangerous cargo in containers are being discussed. It's not certain that lithium-ion batteries were involved in all the incidents, but experts in the field say that danger i... more »
Nation’s Pro-life Majority Mourns Passage of Extreme New York Abortion Law
[image: nation-s-pro-life-majority-mourns-passage-of-extreme-new-york-abortion-law] Pro-abortion activists celebrated, and the nation’s pro-life majority mourned, as New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law one of America’s most aggressive and murderous abortion bills to date.
More on the Fake News that Helped to Defeat Roy Moore in 2017
[image: more-on-the-fake-news-that-helped-to-defeat-roy-moore-in-2017] Just recently, Russian disinformation agents were gleefully pointing to articles appearing in the *New York Times* that discussed how a group of Democrats spread fake news intended to harm Roy Moore's U.S. Senate candidacy.
5 Stories Americans Missed While Fighting Over A Viral Video That Has No Effect On Their Lives
[image: video]As Americans argued over an irrelevant video of a Catholic boy in a MAGA hat staring at a Native American, multiple events took place that actually affect them and were ignored.
Greeks start to leverage power of legal action against Tsipras regime
*An organization representing Macedonian Greeks has taken legal action over what appears to hve been an orchestrated attempt to break up a protest against Tsipras name deal using agents provocatuers to justify police brutality in a move which opens the door to effective action.* *https://www.protothema.gr/politics/article/858390/i-pammakedoniki-katethese-minusi-ston-areio-pago-gia-ta-epeisodia-tis-perasmenis-kuriakis/* *https://www.protothema.gr/greece/article/856982/makedonia-xakousti-sto-sudagma-deite-fotografies-kai-video/* *The Areios Pagos has been packed with political lynch judg... more »
BWorld 286, Henry Sy, a hero of Philippine capitalism
* This is my column in BusinessWorld last Monday, January 21, 2019. *“Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.” *— Plato Until about the 1960s and 70s, Philippine business was dominated by the land-based and a few real estate wealthy families like the Zobel-Ayalas. Things changed in the 1980s in both politics and business and when the Marcos dictatorship collapsed along with its huge cronies. Unlike the Ayalas who somehow started their wealth since the Spanish period, Henry Sy started his wealth only in the 1950s after the Pacific War. His first store (SM Carriedo) was built ... more »
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler Now Wants Us to Feel Sorry for Big Tech
By B.N. Frank Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler worked many years for Big Tech before working at the FCC. When he left the FCC, he... more »
MACR at 9 years old is stupid
There is a move in Congress to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) from the current 15 years old to 9 years old. As in nine years old, wow. MACR means that if the person or child is within or below that age, he/she cannot be jailed for crimes commited. It is true that many children are used by criminal syndicates and gangs, thousands of children. If this is the case, then government and the criminal justice system should penalize the parents or guardians, not the 9 or 10 or 12 years old who are caught commiting a crime. There should be more personal and parental... more »
New Jersey joins states that allow medical cannabis as opioid alternative
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration has added opioid addiction to the list of qualifying conditions that are treatable with medical marijuana, a move that could provide a boost to MMJ sales. In 2015, New Jersey health care providers wrote 55 opioid prescriptions per 100 persons, or 4.9 million prescriptions, according to the National Institute […] New Jersey joins states that allow medical cannabis as opioid alternative is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Weekly Deal Watch: Money flow into cannabis appears to be in a lull – here’s why
Weekly Deal Watch: Money flow into cannabis appears to be in a lull – here’s why is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Sign petition to oppose U.S. led coup in Venezuela
Yesterday US President Donald Trump took the extraordinary and illegal action to recognize the president of Venezuela’s legislature as the “interim president” of the country. Sign the petition *here* to tell your elected officials NO US-ENGINEERED COUP In Venezuela! It is clear that the US government and corporate media believe they have entered the final offensive to replace the elected Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro with one that will be subservient to US interests. Tell your elected officials that you oppose foreign intervention in Venezuela’s internal affai... more »
When environmentalism becomes corruption – Part 2
BY CRAIG LIUKKO: We need RATIONAL rules to protect environmental values – and meet essential societal needs. The post When environmentalism becomes corruption – Part 2 appeared first on CFACT.
Emmmanuel Macron CONFIRMS EU Army Plans – ‘Europe New SHIELD Against the World’
Emmmanuel Macron CONFIRMS EU Army Plans – ‘Europe New SHIELD Against the World’ by ALESSANDRA SCOTTO DI SANTOLO, https://www.express.co.uk/ PLANS to establish a European Army received a huge boost by French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel following their renewed commitment to a post-war agreement between the two nations. – French President Emmanuel Macron claimed the renewed […]
UK backbenchers poised to take control of Brexit process, rightly dismiss Dr Sarah Wollaston hallucinatory "People;s vote" plan
*Backbench MPs are poised to gain control of Brexit next Tuesday after Labour's shadow Brexit secretary said the party would support amendments allowing to MPs to block, delay or renegotiate Brexit.* *Sir Keir Starmer rejected an irresponsible plan by Dr Sarah Wollaston to ask for a second referendum . That, with the clock ticking down to a no deal Brexit disastery, and without any clear question to put to voters or any plan for a process that will work in reality if there is a yes or no to any nebulous question.* *Dr Wollaston has not for the first time shown a disregard for the ... more »
The World Anti-Doping Agency: Russia should be “treated the same as others” (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 64. The post The World Anti-Doping Agency: Russia should be “treated the same as others” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
How Washington is Helping Israel Protect its Nuclear Monopoly
With the United States being one of the uninvited parties to the seven year-old Syrian civil war, one would have to wonder what interest Washington would have in yet another war given the current ongoing operations in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Fortunately for us, a little-mentioned Department of State email which was gleaned from Hillary Clinton's server and posted for public consumption by WikiLeaks provides us with a very clear answer. Here are some key excerpts from a U.S. Department of State document dated January 1, 2001, more than a decade before the Syrian civil war started... more »
US House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into Grave Breaches With Security Clearance Process At White House & Transition Team
“Oversight Committee Launches Investigation of Security Clearance Problems at White House Jan 23, 2019 Press Release Washington, D.C. (Jan. 23, … Continue reading →
US House Oversight-Intel Chairs Cummings & Schiff Statement on Intimidation of Michael Cohen
“efforts to intimidate witnesses, scare their family members, or prevent them from testifying before Congress are textbook mob tactics that … Continue reading →
RUMBLE Native Music Censored by U.S. Inspires Generations
Rumble on PBS By Brenda Norrell Censored News The underground music that kept the spirits alive, Rumble, The Indians who Rocked the World, is now on PBS. Buffy Saint Marie explained in an interview at Dine' College how Presidents Johnson and Reagan put her out of the music business in the U.S. because of Universal Soldier, and her protest of the Vietnam war. That interview, my article as
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 24, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Rolling Stones Tribute @ The Rock Bar (Jardim Botânico) – This Thursday The Rock Bar will be welcoming André Spring who is playing an intimate pre-show acoustic gig outside […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 24, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is Saudi Arabia About To Build Its Own Ballistic Missiles?
SAUDI ARABIA displays Chinese-made DF3 ballistic missiles . (photo credit: Courtesy) *SFGate/Washington Post: **Satellite imagery raises suspicion of Saudi Arabia's ability to produce missiles* Satellite images suggest that Saudi Arabia has constructed its first known ballistic missile factory, according to weapons experts and image analysts, a development that raises questions about the kingdom's increasing military and nuclear ambitions under its 33-year-old crown prince. If operational, the suspected factory near the missile base in al-Watah, southwest of Riyadh, would allow S... more »
China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran Are Making EMP Weapons
*Washington Free Beacon:* *China, Russia Building Super-EMP Bombs for ‘Blackout Warfare’* *Report reveals electromagnetic war scenarios* Several nations, including China and Russia, are building powerful nuclear bombs designed to produce super-electromagnetic pulse (EMP) waves capable of devastating all electronics—from computers to electric grids—for hundreds of miles, according to a newly-released congressional study. A report by the now-defunct Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from EMP Attack, for the first time reveals details on how nuclear EMP weapons ar...more »
BBC: Man who sold GcMAF jailed for 15 months
Just this past November, David Noakes, 65, was sentenced to 15 months in jail for manufacturing and selling the anti-cancer treatment, GcMAF, (part of that sentence was three-months for money laundering) without market authorization. (In other words, he was not licensed to do so.) RELATED STORY: Law Enforcement Raid Offices of GcMaf Firm “Jailing Noakes for a […] The post BBC: Man who sold GcMAF jailed for 15 months appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fox: Toxic substances found in diapers in France: government agency
According to a study on Wednesday by the French environment agency ANSES, a variety of toxic substances- including the weed-killer glyphosate– has been found in babies’ diapers in France. Bayer/Monsanto keep taking the hits. (We cannot wait to watch them finally crumble!) “The study said research had found substances including butylphenyl methylpropional used in beauty products and […] The post Fox: Toxic substances found in diapers in France: government agency appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: Nurse arrested for raping a woman with significant intellectual abilities who gave birth at care facility
Nathan Sutherland, 36, the licensed practical nurse who was supposed to care for a 29-year-old woman in a vegetative state at a long-term Arizona nursing facility, has been arrested and charged with raping her. Staff at the Hacienda Healthcare facility in Phoenix, AZ only discovered she was pregnant after she went into labor last month. […] The post NBC: Nurse arrested for raping a woman with significant intellectual abilities who gave birth at care facility appeared first on Health Nut News.
Merkel mentions China's financial system at Davos, warns NWO has no more popular support
*Angela Merkel appeared to show a touch of reality when she addressed the World Economic Forum waring that rapid reform is essential to win back legitimacy in the global order.* *She claimed that people are turning to extremists when the real extremists are the Globalist fixers like Merkel, trying to push the UK into a no deal Brexit or EU servitude, plunge Greece into war and civil war, depopulate Africa, Europe and the USA.* *For the first time, she mentioned China's financial system of state issued money as a factor the NWO has to take into account...* *Excerpts from media* *S... more »
Globalists start to push fake narrative Russian could invade Estonia
*Globalist media have started to claim that Russia could invade a part of Estonia to protect Russian speaking citizens, who are under no threat there, risking WW3.* *The new narrative may signal a plot to stage a false flag attack on Estonian territory to blame on the Russians.* *From The Atlantic* *Such a situation would then be a test of nato’s commitment to Article V of the Washington Treaty, the one-for-all, all-for-one provision that requires the 29 nato members, including the United States, to come to the defense of other member states.* *....* *Estonian defense officials I ... more »
The Trouble With Evidence
So now some voices are calling for an emphasis on evidence-based practices in classrooms, and I don't disagree. Evidence-based is certainly better than intuition-based or wild-guess-based or some-guy-from-the-textbook-company-told-us-to-do-this based. But before we get all excited about jumping on this bus, I think we need to think about our evidence bricks before we start trying to build an entire house on top of them. There are three things to remember. The mot important is this: *Not all evidence is created equal.* Your Uncle Floyd is sure that global warming is a hoax, and his ... more »
And now the Aegean too...?
*Are the Globalists plotting a false flag in the Aegean to serve as an excuse for a conflict with Turkey, and a pretext to hand over Aegean islands to Turkey?* *From Mod Mil* *On Tuesday, 22 January 2019, the Minister of National Defence, Evangelos Apostolakis, met with the US Ambassador, Geoffrey R. Pyatt.* *During the meeting, they discussed the results of the recent Strategic Dialogue between the two countries in the areas of Defence and Security, which took place in the US, as well as defence cooperation matters at bilateral and Alliance level.* *The Minister of National Defenc... more »
Former Greek PM criticizes Macedonia name deal
*From Ekathimerini* *Former conservative prime minister Costas Karamanlis on Thursday criticised the government for its handling of the Prespes accord, saying it should have respected the sensitivities of Greeks before rushing to make a deal.* *“The government should have respected the sensitivity and listen to the legitimate concerns of the large majority of citizens, but also to establish on its own initiative the terms of a basic national consensus,” he said in a statement.* *“It is not acceptable for national issues of such importance to lead to tensions that create a divisive c... more »
EU Commissioner warns Macedonia name deal could open door to take over of Greek region
*From Ekathimerini* *EU Commissioner for Migration Dimitris Avramopoulos on Wednesday described the name deal reached between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) as “problematic,” arguing it favors the latter.* *"The Prespes agreement is not balanced, and therefore it is problematic. The geographic qualifier on which all [Greek] governments agreed on is one thing, but the historic qualifier, attempted through the agreement, is another," he was quoted as saying by state-run news agency ANA-MPA.* *He said ethnicity and language constitute national identity and, ... more »
Meet China's J-20 'Heavy' Stealth Fighter: An F-22 or F-35s Worst Nightmare?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Just how good is the J-20? And what is its intended role? *Song concluded the ideal stealth fighter would incorporate canards (a second, small set of wings close to the nose of the plane), leading-edge root extensions (or “strakes,” a thin surface extending where the wing emerges from the fuselages), and S-shaped belly intakes, in order to balance stealth, speed and maneuverability. These are all design characteristics evident in the J-20.* In January 2011, the maiden flight of a large, dagger-like grey jet announced that China had developed its f... more »
The 1 Shocking Reason Some Gun Owners Hate Glock
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Handgun maker Glock advertises its pistols as the embodiment of perfection, and the Austrian-designed handguns have indeed attracted a fanatical following. One complaint about Glocks, however, is that their trigger pull is too light to be safe, causing accidental discharges. Is there any basis to this rumor? *Glock handguns may have “light” triggers, but historically they are no lighter than other commonly owned handguns. Ultimately, the handgun operator is the only one that can make his or her handgun fire, and it falls to the Glock owner to operate... more »
50 Years Ago, the Navy Lost a Submarine In a Terrible Accident. This Is What Happened.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Launched by Electric Boat in Connecticut in 1960, Scorpion operated as part of the Atlantic submarine fleet from her base in Norfolk Virginia. She helped test new nuclear submarine tactics and was also involved in clandestine missions, including reputedly infiltrating Soviet waters to spy on the launch of a new missile type in 1966. *It seems unlikely the exact truth of the Scorpion’s fate will ever be known for certain, but her undersea grave stands in mute testimony to the high price submariners from many nations have paid pursuing their dangerou... more »
GLOBALIST MEDIA COUP OVER "MACEDONIA" SUPPRESSES GREEK CLAIMS
*GLOBALIST MEDIA START COORDINATED PROPAGANDA CAMPAIGN TO PUSH THE NOTION THERE IS ONE SINGLE MACEDONIA AND IT IS SLAVIC* *FALSE AND INCOMPLETE NARRATIVE STARTS TO CONTRAST SLAVIC MACEDONIAN AND GREEKS, LEAVE OUT MACEDONIAN GREEKS ALTOGETHER* *The globe's biggest news agencies Reuters, AP and AFP are now calling FYROM, "Macedonia" and not "North Macedonia" in an attempt to push a false narrative to allow for a power grab of the Greek territory.* *This, in violation of professional rules of journalism which require factually accurate reporting of its actual name North Macedonia.* *... more »
More Bad News For China
Honor guards stand at attention at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, January 14, 2019. (Thomas Peter/REUTERS) *Michael Auslin, National Review:* *More Bad News for China * The Wall Street Journal (paywalled) reports that China’s economy is growing at its slowest rate since 1990 — and that those are the official figures, which, as the article notes, are viewed increasingly skeptically by economists. Of course, the official 6.6 percent growth rate would be the envy of all developed countries, but for China, it’s a continuation of a slowdown that underscores the major ch... more »
Crush The British War Party
[image: President Trump, joined by the Secretary of State and acting Secretary of Defense, attend the dignified transfer of remains Saturday, Jan 19, 2019, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, DE, for four Americans killed in a suicide explosion Wednesday in Syria.] The Schiller and LaRouche Political Action Committee have just escalated their fight against the British-led war party in the United States, after successfully exposing British intelligence as the driving force of `Russiagate' against President Donald Trump. All intelligent Americans now know it is London, the British party... more »
Meet the corporations who sue governments to undermine progressive change
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 Campaigners dressed as wolves in suits invaded the streets of Davos to highlight the real face of private-sector influence.
Pourquoi l'allemand Scholz Holding Gmbh réclame 60 millions d'euros au Maroc
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 La multinationale allemande estime que le gouvernement marocain a entravé son investissement dans une unité de recyclage des déchets ferreux, en fermant abusivement les frontières à ses exportations de ferraille E40 à partir de l'année 2013.
Sénégal : le magasin de Carrefour est illégal !
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 Le FRAPP FRANCE DEGAGE dénonce l'ouverture d'un magasin Carrefour au quartier du Point E (Dakar) en ce mois de janvier 2019. Le FRAPP considère ce magasin comme irrégulier, illégal.
Eating NAFTA: Trade, food policies, and the destruction of Mexico
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 In her new book, Alyshia Gálvez exposes how changes in policy following implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) have fundamentally altered one of the most basic elements of life in Mexico—food.
Making local communities visible: A way to prevent the potentially tragic consequences of foreign investment?
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 International investment law overlooks the interests of local communities. This is especially troublesome in foreign investment in natural resources and infrastructure, where the local communities are the most affected and whose harm often leads to disputes.
Premier pushes for FTA with China
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 Cambodian Prime Minister urged China to consider entering a free trade agreement with the Kingdom to spur trade and investment between the two nations.
India, Mauritius discuss fast-tracking of free trade talks
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
24-Jan-2019 India and Mauritius discussed initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties including the early finalisation of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Partnership Agreement (CEPCA).
Tweets For Today
#UPDATE Venezuelan leader Nicolas #Maduro prepared to rally his military supporters Thursday as the US and key allies backed a challenge from his leading rival Juan #Guaido who declared himself "acting president" https://t.co/snV6tBOTCp pic.twitter.com/1S2Zrawri6 — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 24, 2019 Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns bid to 'usurp power' from Maduro https://t.co/EBdWpEhNSm — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 24, 2019 Countries supporting Juan Guaido as interim president: 🇺🇸USA 🇨🇦Canada 🇧🇷Brazil 🇵🇾Paraguay 🇨🇴Colombia 🇵🇪Peru 🇪🇨Ecador 🇨🇷Costa ... more »
NANCY PELOSI UNDERSTOOD TRUMP BETTER THAN I DID
Nancy Pelosi sent President Trump a letter yesterday making clear that she was serious about postponing the State of the Union address until after the government shutdown is over. Trump can't conceive of any woman hanging this tough against him -- or maybe he can't conceive of *anyone*, male or female, doing so -- so, according to CNN, he was caught flat-footed: White House officials had believed Pelosi wanted only to postpone Trump's State of the Union for political reasons after she sent a letter to him last week asking him to delay the address until after the partial government s... more »
Floods and landslides sparked by torrential rain kill 30 people in Indonesia
Just In - 15 hours ago
Floods and landslides in a central Indonesian province hit by torrential rain this week have killed 30 people and left more than two dozen missing, the national disaster agency says.
Sri Lanka skittled as Australia makes strong start to first Test
Just In - 15 hours ago
Sri Lanka gets the prize wicket of Usman Khawaja late on day one of the first Test, but the tourists face an uphill battle after being skittled for just 144 in their first innings at the Gabba.
Trump Incites Turmoil in Venezuela Amid a Bipartisan Clamor for Regime Change
Consider the following while you witness the upheaval taking place in Venezuela. The United Nations was founded on October 24th, 1945 for a simple reason: to stop outlaw regimes from starting wars of aggression against other nations and to prevent another global conflagration that could threaten the very existence of humanity. In fact, Article 2 clause 4 of the UN Charter states: “All members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use… The post Trump Incites Turmoil in Venezuela Amid a Bipartisan Clamor for Regime Change appeared first on The Ghion Journ... more »
Russia/Turkey/Syria 2019 & the Adana Agreement of 1998 Still Valid
*Interesting. Very interesting.* *I've written about and mentioned the Adana agreement on more then one occasion here at the blog- One extensive post on the topic, from 2016, will be re-linked at the bottom of this report.* * Cavusoglu is suggesting the 1998 Adana Agreement was discussed at the Erdogan(Turkey) - Putin (Russia) talks.* *Russia positive on Turkey’s plans to secure its borders: FM Çavuşoğlu* *Russian President Vladimir Putin’s mention of a 1998-dated bilateral anti-terror protocol between Turkey and Syria........* *“We think he referred to this [protocol] implying th... more »
Leibniz’s Rationalist Proof of God
Portrait of LeibnizThe Principle of Sufficient Reason (PSR), which stipulates that everything must have a reason, cause, or ground, is most famously associated with the work of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. In his *Monadology*, Leibniz articulates PSR in these words: “And that of sufficient reason, by virtue of which we consider that we can find no true or existent fact, no true assertion, without there being a sufficient reason why it is thus and not otherwise, although most of the time these reasons cannot be known to us.” Edward Feser, in his book *Five Proofs of the Existence of G... more »
Jacob Rees-Mogg confirms that he would let Farage join the Tories
During an interview with LBC’s Nick Ferrari, Jacob Reece-Mogg confirmed that he would let Nigel Farage join the Tories “If the Conservative Party were to reunite with the reasonable elements of UKIP, that would be very good news, and Nigel would be part of that … I hold Nigel in the highest regard”. You can […] The post Jacob Rees-Mogg confirms that he would let Farage join the Tories appeared first on The Left Bible.
There's a wider scandal suggested by the Trump investigations
Ofer Raban, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Oregon at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The investigations into the financial dealings of Donald Trump and his associates join a growing body of evidence pointing to lax enforcement of certain high-level financial crime.
Did Biden Cost Us A Seat In Michigan?
*Joe Biden by Nancy Ohanian* Matt Longjohn was a good solid progressive candidate last year in MI-06, the southwest Michigan district that is centered on Kalamazoo and includes all or part of 6 counties: Kalamazoo (the biggest and overwhelmingly blue), Berrien, Allegan, Van Buren, St. Joseph and Cass. Upton only managed to get 50.2% of the vote, his worst showing ever. Not one poll leading up to the election showed Upton hitting 50% and the last poll, from Change Research, had Longjohn beating him 42-40%. The Change Research polling for half a dozen tight races was extremely predict... more »
Dark green money = big green funding machine
” “Dark Green Money” is a new report by Robert Lyman with a revealing glimpse of the vast self-dealing network of foreign billionaire foundation funding environmental groups’ climate change initiatives, says Friends of Science Society, much like what is being … Continue reading →
Canada Recognizes Self Declared Venezuelan "Leader"
- Venezuela's Opposition Leader Declares Himself President: Wins US Recognition *Trudeau represented 'sane leadership'? Or a change for the better? * *Yup, those were words were written by the alt/main stream media. Disgusting fawning mouthpieces...* *Canada recognizes new, self-declared leader of Venezuela* *Canada has joined with more than 10 western hemisphere states in recognizing the newly self-declared leader of Venezuela and calling for quick elections.* *n a joint statement issued later on Tuesday, the foreign ministers of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombi... more »
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*Harvard’s policy against fraternities and sororities was intended to protect women. It seems to be doing the opposite* *The usual destructiveness of authoritarianism. Leftist meddling in other people's lives never stops. They live for it* “Ijoined [the Delta Gamma sorority at Harvard University] because I was looking for a group like my high-school friends that shared the same values and would come together regardless of major or extra-curriculars,” says Becca Ramos, who was chapter president of Delta Gamma in 2016. “There were so many nights when we studied together into th... more »
Breaking: Huge blast rocks Damascus after bomb is set off near Russian embassy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – Minutes ago, a powerful blast ripped through the heart of Damascus after a bomb was set off near the Russian embassy. According to a military source in Damascus city, the blast was a result of an IED (improvised explosive device) that was set off inside the Al-Adawi District. So far, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian air-launched weapons proved their worth in Syria, says defense contractor
Russia’s air-launched weapons produced by the Tactical Missiles Corporation have proven their worth and competitive edge compared to world analogs, Corporation CEO Boris Obnosov said on Thursday. “Smart air bombs have large export potential. These are the weapons that have proven their efficiency [in Syria], despite their cost. I believe we are on a parity […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Thousands rally in Caracas in support of Maduro
Pro-government protesters took to the streets of Caracas on Wednesday, in support of President Nicolas Maduro after opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president of Venezuela. Supporters of Maduro marched through the streets with Venezuelan flags, while chanting slogans for President Maduro and chanting ‘yankee’ to go home. Maduro condemned the decision of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli spy plane spotted along Lebanese coast
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – An Israeli warplane was spotted flying along the Lebanese coast this afternoon, a source from the army told Al-Masdar News. According to the army source, the Israeli spy plane flew as far north as the port city of Saida (var. Sidon) and circled the area around the Palestinian refugee camp. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian SU-27 intercepts Swedish reconnaissance plane over Baltic Sea (video)
Footage released by the Russian Defence Ministry on Thursday shows a Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jet intercepting Swedish Gulfstream reconnaissance plane over the Baltic Sea. According to Russian Defense Ministry, Russian air area control systems detected an unidentified aircraft flying over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea towards the Russian border. The crew of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia warns US against meddling in Venezuela
Russia warns the United States against military interference in Venezuela’s affairs, it would be a disaster, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday, noting that Moscow stands for the principle of non-interference in internal affairs. “We warn against this. We believe that this would be a catastrophic scenario that would shake the foundations […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran to launch domestically-made satellite to space in next few weeks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – Iran is preparing to launch the Doosti (Friendship) Satellite, which is the Islamic Republic’s only domestically-made satellite. Speaking at the Sharif University of Technology of Tehran, an Iranian official said that the satellite will be launched in the next few weeks. “More than fifty patented technologies have been used in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli military beefs up air defenses around Tel Aviv Airport after Syria threats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Israeli military has reportedly beefed up their air defenses around the Tel Aviv Airport after the recent threats made by the Syrian government. According to a report from the Times of Israel, the Israeli military deployed their Iron Dome missile defense system in southern and central Israel these last few days. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey has capacity to create Syrian safe zone alone, wont exclude others: FM
Ankara has the capacity to create a “safe zone” in Syria on its own but will not exclude the US, Russia or others if they want to cooperate, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said. After President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw all 2,000 US troops from Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria condemns US interference in Venezuela
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The Foreign Ministry of the Syrian Arab Republic issued a statement on Thursday that condemned the U.S.’ interference in Venezuela. According to the statement, the Syrian Arab Republic condemned in strongest terms the “blatant U.S. interference” in Venezuela’s ongoing affairs. The Syrian Foreign Ministry accused the U.S. of violating international […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Saudi Coalition suffers heavy losses during attack near Yemeni border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Saudi Coalition suffered heavy losses within their ranks and to their equipment this morning when their forces attempted to advance at the strategic mountain of Jabal Qais in the Jizan region. According to reports from this front, the Houthi forces were able to beat back the Saudi Coalition troops […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: IDF claims they were attacked along the Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Thursday morning that their troops came under fire overnight along the Syrian border. According to the IDF spokesperson account, their troops returned fire against the unknown group. No one was injured during the brief exchange. This latest claim by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-sponsored safe zone in northern Syria is still uncertain: FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Turkish-sponsored safe zone in northern Syria has yet to be agreed upon by either the U.S. Coalition or the Russian forces, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday. In an interview with broadcaster A Haber, Cavusoglu said Turkey and the United States had started discussing who will be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US trying to create ‘gov’t in exile’ in Venezuela: Russian amb.
The Venezuelan authorities know that the US is trying to stage a Syrian scenario with “government in exile” in Caracas, Venezuela’s Ambassador to Russia Carlos Rafael Faria Tortosa told TASS on Thursday. “After US Vice President Michael Pence called for overthrowing our government, our president decided to sever diplomatic relations with the US authorities and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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*I'm back already* My procedure went unexpectedly well and I am now out of hospital and back to normal. So I am posting today but will be observing my usual Sabbath tomorrow *Ocasio-Cortez: Claim World Ending in 12 Years Due to Climate Change Was Not a ‘Gaffe’* On Tuesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) declared that she did not make not a “gaffe” Monday when she said the world will end in 12 years if climate change isn’t stopped. As evidence, she cited a story and study that do not say the world will end in 12 years. Monday, in an interview, Ocasio-Cortez said: “And... more »
Trump Delays State Of The Union
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Panic Time For Remainers Over Brexit
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Wiltshire Coroner Cannot Rule Novichok As Cause of Death – Theresa May’s Skripal Story Fails Bottle Test
The post Wiltshire Coroner Cannot Rule Novichok As Cause of Death – Theresa May’s Skripal Story Fails Bottle Test appeared first on The Duran.
Pentagon Admits Russian Air Defenses “Changing U.S. Calculus” Abroad
The post Pentagon Admits Russian Air Defenses “Changing U.S. Calculus” Abroad appeared first on The Duran.
US policy toward Venezuela “direct interference” into country’s affairs — Russian official
The post US policy toward Venezuela “direct interference” into country’s affairs — Russian official appeared first on The Duran.
Trump’s coronation of Guaido as Venezuelan president – Al Capone redux
The post Trump’s coronation of Guaido as Venezuelan president – Al Capone redux appeared first on The Duran.
Iranian Press TV journalist released without charge after 10 days in US custody
The post Iranian Press TV journalist released without charge after 10 days in US custody appeared first on The Duran.
Iran obsession: Netanyahu’s reckless gambit in Syria will only cause more chaos for the region
The post Iran obsession: Netanyahu’s reckless gambit in Syria will only cause more chaos for the region appeared first on The Duran.
“Scientists Warn”
Scientists warned us twelve years ago, Mt. Snowdon in Wales will be snow-free by the year 2020. Snowdon will be snow-free in 13 years, scientists warn Thursday, 18 January 2007 Snowdon will be snow-free in 13 years, scientists warn – … Continue reading →
“Evidence of fabricated data” leads to retraction of paper on software engineering
A group of software engineers from academia and industry has lost a 2017 paper on web-based applications over concerns that the data were fabricated. The article, “Facilitating debugging of web applications through recording reduction,” appeared online in May 2017 in Empirical Software Engineering, a Springer publication. According to the retraction notice, which was released in … Continue reading “Evidence of fabricated data” leads to retraction of paper on software engineering
2019 could be a big year for marijuana reform in Congress
The U.S. Congress always has been slow to act, but that’s been especially true for marijuana reform, which has been a stigmatized issue for decades. As a result, cannabis companies have been waiting and hoping for years that Congress will take action to guarantee banking access to law-abiding marijuana businesses and ease the excessive tax burden from 280E. 2019 could be a big year for marijuana reform in Congress is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Science, art, and history come together
I was fascinated to read that scientists investigating rogue waves have not only recreated one under laboratory conditions: it's also an almost picture-perfect copy of a very famous wave in Japanese art. Mark McAllister at the University of Oxford and his colleagues have recreated the Draupner wave, the first rogue wave ever recorded. The 1995 wave, measured in the North Sea, had a maximum height of 25.6 metres ... Prior to this, the existence of these freak waves was merely anecdotal. The team generated two sets of waves in a circular tank, and crossed them at various angles in ... more »
How and why electric buses will (probably) come to Halifax
Halifax’s first electric buses won’t hit the road as soon as planned, but don’t blame your local city councillor or the leadership at Halifax Transit for the delay. Blame Doug Ford. Among Ford’s many post-election climate change policy reversals was the cancellation of two funding contributions to electric bus pilot projects in York Region and […]
STEPHEN GLOVER: We’re sitting on a gold mine. Yet ignorant politicians risk the lights going out on our country
By Paul Homewood An eminently sensible piece by Stephen Glover today: Almost everyone I know is against fracking. Not that many of them understand much about it. But this doesn’t prevent them from pursing their lips and shaking their heads while looking solemn and generally disapproving whenever the subject is raised. What […]
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