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President Trump Tells China Only a Full Trade Deal, No Partials – Pouting Deputy Pandas Leave Early…
For the past several weeks China has been hoping to divide the trade dispute into two tracks thereby separating trade issues related to U.S. national security. Beijing wants, heck needs, the simple agricultural trade because they are food dependent and … Continue reading →
What the Latest Reports Say About the Whistleblower Complaint
President Donald J. Trump, August 2019 (Flickr/Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) More information is coming out in the media about the whistleblower complaint that Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Joseph Maguire blocked the inspector general of the intelligence community (ICIG) from transmitting to the congressional intelligence committees. If the speculation is accurate, Maguire’s actions, and the legal defense of those actions by Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) General Counsel Jason Klitenic, may have a firmer legal foundatio... more »
Mainstream Media Coverage Of Climate Engineering, What Is The Agenda?
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org Imagine the whole of academia pretending the ongoing geoengineering operations we see in our skies are not really there. Imagine the vast majority of populations blindly accepting the official denial of climate engineering, and thus completely ignoring what they can easily see occurring with their own eyes. Mainstream media (CNBC) has recently produced a video […] The post Mainstream Media Coverage Of Climate Engineering, What Is The Agenda? appeared first on Health Nut News.
Pale Waves - Television Romance
More guitars for September. This is will not become a habit.
Intercept Brasil Claims to Reveal Bolsonaro’s Plan for Wild Exploitation of the Amazon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "The plan drawn up by Bolsonaro's government for the region shows that the administration's priority is to destroy the forest in order to exploit wealth, extract ore, facilitate the intervention of mega-corporations, build, occupy farmable land, and attract new residents," says a new report published by Glenn Greenwald's Intercept Brasil. […] The post Intercept Brasil Claims to Reveal Bolsonaro’s Plan for Wild Exploitation of the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Delingpole: Environment Canada Airbrushes 100 Years of Inconvenient Climate Data out of History
By Paul Homewood h/t Athelstan If you thought it was only NOAA, NASA, UK Met Office, Australian BOM and Uncle Tom Cobley who have been cheating, think again. Noe Canada’s Environment Agency have been caught defrauding the taxpayers who pay their salaries: Environment Canada – the federal environment agency in Canada – […]
How locals are taking back the bush from a beautiful, but deadly invader
Arum lilies may be visually spectacular, but for more than 100 years they have been been suffocating the natural bush and backyards in the South West corner of WA.
Foster mum who has cared for 35 children reveals what the system is really like
To foster even one child takes a special kind of person, but if you ask Jodie Frisch why she does it she will tell you it is simply because she wants to help.
Can Germany's exit from coal provide a blueprint for Australia?
A threat to close the Yallourn coal-fired power station earlier than planned has some asking whether Australia should look to Germany as a model for transition.
Millions said they would 'storm' Area 51 but only 75 party-goers showed up
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A call to "storm" the secretive US military base in the Nevada desert known as Area 51 was more of a party than a protest at the site, long rumoured to house secrets about extraterrestrial life.
Everyone nominated at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards
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The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards will be held in Los Angeles at 10:00am AEST on Monday. Here's everyone that's up for an award.
Emmys 2019: Who should win — and who will?
Our small-screen nerds weigh in on the contentious TV awards, with who deserves to win and why they will or won't.
Flatter-o-meter has been turned to 11 for Morrison — but at home, things aren't looking good
Scott Morrison's pilgrimage to Washington for Donald Trump's state dinner is, predictably, sure to turn heads — and that's welcome news for the Federal Government, which has been rocked by a rough few weeks, writes Laura Tingle.
Three years, three reports, 948 pages and counting: The 'wasteful' review we don't need
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Question: How many inquiries and reports does it take to change Australia's family law system? Answer: As many as possible it would seem, writes Renata Alexander.
Gay clubs are closing at an alarming rate worldwide — here's why
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Sydney's LGBTQI resistance started in the 1970s as a defiance of police and political hostility. But in 2019, it's against the tides of capitalism and gentrification could strip the city of its colour and diversity, writes Gary Nunn.
China Just Made The Oil Deal Of A Lifetime In Iraq
*Simon Watkins, OilPrice.com: **China Just Got Handed The Oil Deal Of A Lifetime* China and Russia are sewing up whatever oil and gas fields and accompanying infrastructure that they can in Iran and Iraq, as Iraq tries to markedly up the pace of development on the fields it shares with Iran. Iraq only wants the U.S. for the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) because ExxonMobil is the only firm that can do it properly and within a reasonable timeframe. ExxonMobil’s participation, though, is far from guaranteed. Of all the key shared fields - Azadegan (Iran side)/Majnoon (Iraq si... more »
Protesting Global Warming in Australia – In the snow
Do they not realize how ludicrous they look? Locals at Mount Hotham in Victoria express deep concern about global warming. See photo of the protesters all bundled up to keep warm: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-20/climate-protest-in-the-snow-at-mount-hotham-in-victoria-1/11533518 Thanks to Oz Steamer for this link “The very snow that the Global Warmists told everyone would “be gone by 2010!,”says Oz. The post Protesting Global Warming in Australia – In the snow appeared first on Ice Age Now.
In historic move, US House to vote on cannabis banking bill next week
A bill that would create a federal safe harbor for financial institutions to serve state-lawful cannabis businesses and ancillary companies will be put to a landmark vote in the U.S. House of Representatives next week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Friday. Hoyer, D-Maryland, announced on the House floor that he will schedule the SAFE Banking […] In historic move, US House to vote on cannabis banking bill next week is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Walmart pulls plug on all e-cigarette sales as vaping crisis roils marijuana industry
Walmart said Friday that it will stop selling electronic cigarettes at its namesake stores and Sam’s Clubs following a string of mysterious illnesses and deaths related to vaping. Walmart’s decision comes in the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launching a criminal investigation into the vaping health crisis, bringing added scrutiny to the […] Walmart pulls plug on all e-cigarette sales as vaping crisis roils marijuana industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
200 cannabis stores approved by Calgary, more than BC, Ontario & Quebec combined
The number of city-approved cannabis stores in Calgary surpassed 200 this week, while the province has licensed 63 of those to open their doors to customers. The city’s store approvals exceed Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec combined, the three most-populous provinces in the country. Experts say Calgary should be seen as an example for other […] 200 cannabis stores approved by Calgary, more than BC, Ontario & Quebec combined is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill to legalize medical cannabis
Three legislators introduced a bipartisan bill that would legalize medical marijuana in Wisconsin, creating a licensing system for growers, processors and sellers. Sens. Jon Erpenbach and Patrick Testin along with Rep. Chris Taylor introduced the bill Friday. Erpenbach and Taylor are Democrats. Testin is a Republican. The bill faces an uphill fight in the Republican-controlled […] Wisconsin lawmakers introduce bill to legalize medical cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ecuador moves closer to legalize medical cannabis and hemp
Ecuador is one of the few South American countries that still has not legalized medical cannabis nor hemp, but that could change soon. This week, the country’s Congress approved a major reform of the Organic Integral Criminal Code. If given the green light by the executive branch – which has the authority to veto proposed […] Ecuador moves closer to legalize medical cannabis and hemp is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
1 Battle Destroyed the World War II Myth of Imperial Japan's "Invincibility"
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* More luck than skill *Key point: *The Battle of Guadalcanal was a major victory for American morale. Both sides needed reinforcements. For the Japanese and the Americans in October 1942, the battle for Guadalcanal was turning into a bottomless pit, demanding more and more scarce resources—in the air and at sea and, most importantly, on the ground. Control of the malarial, jungle-clad island and its airfield might determine the fate of the war in the Pacific. The problem was that neither the Japanese nor the Americans had the resources.... more »
Bob Jones on rugby's decline
Bob Jones on rugby's decline: *"I can’t think of another sport so overwhelmingly rule‑bound. Constant whistle‑blowing, pedantic referees, interference empowered linesmen and third television referees to re‑examine the rare moments of action, make for a tedious spectacle. It reeks of the school room. "I’ve always been critical of my fellow New Zealanders for their timid acceptance of rule‑obsessed officialdom blighting our lives, so overall, the decline in interest in rugby is probably a healthy thing. "The sight of a referee, having for the thousandth time blown his wh... more »
Chilling Report Reveals that Just a Handful of Mega Corporations Control the Fate of the World
By Isaac Davis So much of dystopian science fiction stories feature an all-knowing, all-powerful private corporation as the dominant authority in a tyrannical and soulless... more »
Circling the Wagons
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) “*We’re not meddling in an election; we’re meddling in an investigation, which we have a right to do.*” - Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani to the *NY Times*, May 9, 2019 *O*n July 25th 2019, a failed and terrible comedian called a somewhat more successful comedian on the phone. Hilarity did not ensue. Hysterics did. That call was between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian and political neophyte. The exact nature and specifics of that call have been kept hush-hush but they were alarming enough for a... more »
From where I sit
The following is a letter I forwarded to my local newspaper. The timing is due to yet one more letter I read which portrays critics of the US president as just not liking him or Democrats who want to change … Continue reading →
President Trump and Prime Minister Morrison Oval Office Bilateral Meeting – Video and Transcript
Earlier today President Trump and First Lady Melania welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Mrs. Jenny Morrison to the White House. Prior to delegation meetings the President and Prime Minister held a press availability in the oval office. As … Continue reading →
And So It Begins: FAA Shuts Down Airspace as People Start to “Storm Area 51”
By Elias Marat By all indications, it looks like the moment of truth may finally be upon us as officials and alien enthusiasts alike brace... more »
Facebook Admits in Court Filing That It Is a Publisher, Opening Itself Up to Libel Suits
[image: facebook-admits-in-court-filing-that-it-is-a-publisher-opening-itself-up-to-libel-suits] Having spent years defending itself against claims of being a publisher — instead, claiming to be a “platform” — Facebook has now admitted in court filings that it is a publisher. The reversal comes in another attempt at defending itself, but may open the company up to a plethora of major libel suits.
The Heatwave Of September 1897 In Illinois
Carlinville, Illinois was over 90 degrees on twenty-two days during September, 1897. The peak temperature that month was 101 degrees, and the average maximum was 92 degrees.
Plummeting Temperatures At Owosso, Michigan
Prior to 1955, Owosso, Michigan averaged about seventeen days per year over 90F (32C.) Now they average less than five days over 90 degrees. Peak temperatures at Owosso are declining at a rate of about five degrees per century. Summer … Continue reading →
In His First Message In 3 Years, Al-Shabaab Leader Claims The West Is Pillaging Somalia's Resources
Ahmed Diriye, who is one of the world's most wanted men, released a 20-minute recording on Thursday accusing the West of pillaging oil and looting natural resources *Daily Mail:* *Al-Shabaab's leader claims the US and Britain are leading an 'invasion' in his first audio message in three years - and condemns 'hostility by Christians against Muslim society'* * Ahmed Diriye accused the West of pillaging oil and looting natural resources * Diriye criticised Kenya over spat with Somalia over maritime water and reserves * The 20-minute clip condemning the West is his first message since ... more »
Chilling Report Reveals that Just a Handful of Mega Corporations Control the Fate of the World
*Isaac Davis* - We are rapidly moving into the era of global corporate dominance.
How Well Would Iran's Air Force Actually Fare Against America?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/IRAN-USA-DRONE-GM1E7C90CFC01.html] Let's hope we never actually have to find out. *Key point:* Iran has worked to build a decent air force and although it would not win a war, it would go down fighting. Once one of the largest and most powerful air forces in the world the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is a mere shadow of its former self. War and decades of crippling sanctions have reduced Iran’s once proud air force to a motley international collection of aging warplanes of questio... more »
Stealth F-35: America's Next Nuclear Bomber?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5760040/raf-f-35-lightning-ii-refueled-kc-135-stratotanker-during-training-mission-over-england] Could it happen? *Key point:* The F-35 would be an important addition to the nuclear triad. The Pentagon's accelerated development of a “nuclear-armed" F-35 Joint Strike Fighter attack envelope is of critical importance to a new sweeping strategic nuclear weapons modernization and development strategy aimed countering Russia, China and North Korea -- and addressing a much more serious global nuclear weapons thr... more »
Is Donald Trump About to Attack Iran?
*Curt Mills* *Security, Middle East* A new American national security advisor and continued flare-ups in the Gulf has Washington buzzing that this could be the moment. A few weeks ago, it looked as if U.S. President Donald Trump would see out the decade quietly. Partially vindicated by the Mueller probe, heading into a re-election effort, and seeking deals on Afghanistan, China, even Iran, it seemed as if the fierier moments of the Trump White House were in the rearview. But the firing of national security advisor John R. Bolton and continued flare-ups in the geopolitical cauld... more »
5 Guns That Helped Make Smith & Wesson A Household Name
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * A specialty in revolvers. *Key point: *These are the best of the best. Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest, and most storied names in American firearms. Founded in the 1800s, the company specialized in revolvers and guns such as the No.3 and Schofield became synonymous with the Old West. Although Smith & Wesson is best known for its handguns,the company now makes guns of all stripes, from revolvers to pistols to their own version of the AR-15 rifle. Here are five of the storied company’s best contemporary offerings. *Smith & Wesson 686* Smith & W... more »
How the Air Force Will Keep the F-35 Forever Lethal
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5766078/first-air-national-guard-f-35s-arrive-vermonts-158th-fw] A long-term plan. *Key point:* The F-35 will have access to the data necessary to take on all known enemy threats. The Air Force is accelerating development of a special, high-tech, on-board threat library for the F-35 designed to precisely identify enemy aircraft operating in different high-risk areas around the globe - such as a Chinese J-20 stealth fighter or Russian T-50 PAK FA 5th Gen fighter, service leaders said. *Recommended: The 5... more »
F-22 and F-35s Will Soon Have Their Very Own Companion Drones
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5751976/spirit-st-louis] Planes carrying planes. *Key point:* Stealth planes will have drones to use for gathering information or fighting the enemy. US Air Force F-22s and F-35s will soon launch and control recoverable attack drones to expand air-combat operations, test enemy air defenses, conduct long-range ISR and even deliver weapons. This fast-approaching technology, which calls upon advanced levels of autonomous navigation, is closer to reality due of DARPA’s Gremlins program which plans to break ne... more »
France Rejects Edward Snowden’s Asylum Request, Fearing “Major Fallout” With US
By Tyler Durden France’s foreign minister has indicated the country has dismissed former US National Security Agency contractor and leaker Edward Snowden’s asylum request because “it... more »
Fossil fuel boom in America killing the future
The new film follows the U.S. oil supply chain, covering health, climate and environmental justice impacts. And it points to the president who was central to creating the current reality: Barack Obama.
Trump Is Stealing Taxpayer Money For His Personal Priorities
Without consulting Congress, Trump started a disastrous trade war with China that has, for example, destroyed the American soy bean sector-- likely forever. The economies of rural counties across the country are already in recession. Dairy farms, corn farmers, wheat farmers... are all suffering from Trump's policies as well. Last month, the Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association sent out a scorching press release-- and it was Trump who got scorched. Trump did very well in Nebraska in 2016. He won 91 of Nebraska's 93 counties and beat Hillary 495,961 (58.75%)... more »
Judge Protects Merck Pharmaceutical Company Instead of the Public by Allowing Merck to Hide Side Effects of FDA Approved Drugs
A Reuters investigative report reveals how Federal judges are complicit in shielding pharmaceutical giants like Merck & Co. by allowing the company to conceal the evidence of real risks of harm from widely prescribed drugs. The risks are concealed from physicians and the public. “It goes without saying that the more information a physician has, the more he can share with the patient and the more informed the decision-making process becomes.” — Nelson Novick, MD Merck’s Corporate Rap Sheet includes court adjudicated lawsuit findings against the company which has paid multi-billion ... more »
House approves 2 bills to block drilling – Trump prepared to veto them
House approves two bills to block Trump drilling The Hill Rebecca Beitsch September 11, 2019 The House approved two bills [H.R.1941, H.R. 205, H.R. 1146] that offer sweeping protections to the nation’s coastlines, permanently blocking offshore drilling on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts and part of the Gulf of Mexico. Another vote on legislation to block drilling in the Atlantic is set for Thursday as House Democrats seek to advance their environmental agenda. “We’re striking back this week against the Trump administration and their agenda to drill everywhere, every time, with no e... more »
When the Culture War Comes for the Kids
America was lost the moment we allow Progressive to run our schools. They then became indoctrination camps instead of centers of learning. Student Has Meltdown During Climate March in Washington Caught between a brutal meritocracy and a radical new progressivism, a parent tries to do right by his children while navigating New York City’s schools. … Continue reading "When the Culture War Comes for the Kids"
Examining Elizabeth Warren’s Political Identity: Is She Really a Rose?
“It is not surprising that Warren found no place in Washington. The cameo role she played on the national stage made her an idol to the leftmost part of President Obama’s coalition and a hate object for conservatives—and yet her understanding of the financial crisis is best described as populist, conservative, even right-wing. It arises from what has happened to the American middle class in the past four decades.” Christopher Caldwell, “Elizbeth Warren, Closet Conservative”… The post Examining Elizabeth Warren’s Political Identity: Is She Really a Rose? appeared first on The Gh... more »
U.S. empire biggest threat to Mother Earth
Former US military veterans Ken Mayers (82) & Tarak Kauff (77) take a couple of hours out from their three-week walk from Shannon to Malin Head in Ireland to talk about their Shannon Airport St. Patrick's Day peace action. Eddie Mitchell of Love Leitrim talks about the urgent need to oppose the import of US fracked gas to the Shannon Estuary.
Go Gentle
This is a thing now. Elderly (no-longer-young) people are thanking their lucky stars that they’ll soon be able to opt-out of Madness gawn Absolutely Mad. Enough already. Please, may we be excused? Brendan O’Neill and Douglas Murray are not alone. Lots of us are exasperated by gender-non-specific individuals requiring plural pronouns and butchering language and grammar. Then they add insult to injury by carelessly calling them/selves “I” rather than ‘we’. Even Afua Hirsch, an earnest supporter of the plural pronoun malarkey caught herself out by accidentally using the explicitly mas... more »
The Decision Letter, Part I
For caveats and background, see my introductory post. Editors write a lot of decision letters. At high-volume journals, editors write so many decision letters that it can become a tedious grind. For authors, though, the information communicated in decision letters matters enormously. It can affect their job prospects, salaries, and chances of advancement. Of course, […]
CNBC: Breaking: Walmart Will Discontinue the Sale of E-Cigarettes in the Wake of Vaping-Related Deaths
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, will stop selling e-cigarettes amid “regulatory complexity” and “uncertainty” surrounding the industry, the company said in an internal memo Friday. E-cigarettes are billed as a less harmful way for people to get their nicotine fix than traditional cigarettes. Yet a teen vaping “epidemic” and an outbreak of a deadly vaping-related illness […] The post CNBC: Breaking: Walmart Will Discontinue the Sale of E-Cigarettes in the Wake of Vaping-Related Deaths appeared first on Health Nut News.
Bard College Receives $165,000 Grant for Center Focused on Combating Hate
Bard College in New York received $165,000 from the GS Humane Corporation to fund five projects over the next two years aimed at combating hate. GS Humane Corporation is a charitable organization that educates communities on the humane treatment of all living things, according to Bard’s press release. The grant will go towards research under […]
Florida International University Awarded $2 Million to Launch Cybersecurity Apprenticeships
Florida International University received $2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to create a new cybersecurity apprenticeship program called Cyber-CAP. The program will train 800 cybersecurity apprentices over the course of four years. Cyber-CAP will teach participants the skills they need to earn credentials for a career in cybersecurity, according to university officials. It’s […]
The Witness and the Whistleblower: Some Thoughts
President Trump in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) This week saw two separate threads of Trump scandals unfurling in tandem with one another. First, the president’s former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, testified before the House Judiciary Committee about Trump’s efforts to recruit him to quash the Russia probe. Barely had Lewandowski finished when details began trickling out of a whistleblower complaint from the intelligence community and concerning the president’s conduct. These events may seem unconnected. But they are not. *Support La... more »
Revisiting the DB Pension Plan Model Failure
Last week, I critically reviewed an op-ed in the Globe and Mail written by Brent Simmons, Senior Managing Director & Head, Defined Benefit Solutions at Sun Life on why the DB pension plan business model has failed. Following that comment, I received some feedback from senior pension fund managers and Malcolm Hamilton, a retired actuary and one of the best actuaries in the country. Before I get to this, I was also contacted by Arif Sayeed who was told by Colin Carlton to reach out to me. Colin is a senior consultant at CPPIB and one of the smartest people I've met in the investment ... more »
Saudi-Led Forces Launch Airstrikes On The Houthi Controlled City Of Hodeidah
Wreckage from Saudi-led coalition strike in southwest Yemen © Reuters / Stringer *DW:* *Saudi-led coalition launches operation near Yemeni port city Hodeida * The Saudi-led military coalition said it has destroyed four boat assembly sites near the Yemeni port city of Hodeida after intercepting and destroying an unmanned boat laden with explosives in the Red Sea. Saudi state media said that the Saudi-led military coalition launched the operation against "remote controlled" boats early Friday near Hodeida. The coalition said the operation destroyed four sites used to assemble the ... more »
Pentagon to warn Trump of possible war as it prepares ‘military options’ against Iran – report
The US Defence Department will brief President Donald Trump on 20 September on a “broad range of military options” to respond to recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities, which Washington attributes to Iran without presenting any proof to substantiate the claim, the Associated Press reported. The options will reportedly include a list of potential airstrike […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New video shows extent of Saudi Aramco attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – A new video released by Sky News Arabia showed the recent destruction of the Saudi Aramco facility in Khurais after it was hit by Houthi drones. A Sky News reporter at the scene said the engineering teams were working around the clock to ensure the Khurais station continued to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Arab coalition commander assassinated in southern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The Saudi-led Arab Coalition suffered a major loss on Friday when their commander was assassinated in southern Yemen this morning. According to reports, the commander of the Arab Coalition, Brigadier General Bandar bin Mazid Maqboul, was killed by a roadside bomb while traveling through the Shibam District of the Hadhramaut […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey’s first S-400 system will deployed as early as December
First Russian S-400 missile systems will be deployed in Turkey as soon as in December, Turkey’s Undersecretary for Defense Industries Ismail Demir said Friday. “S-400 systems will be deployed and activated in December,” Demir said. General Director of the Russian Kontsern Pvo Almaz-Antei Yan Novikov said in late August that training of the Turkish military to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
President Trump Warns Media They are Embarrassing Themselves With “Whistleblower” Story…
Earlier today in the oval office President Trump was questioned about the intelligence “whistleblower” story. The President warned media they are setting themselves up for another fake news embarrassment: . President Trump on Whistle Blower – Keep Building it Up … Continue reading →
Saudi Arabia Shows The Media Its Oil Facilities Damaged By Attacks
Reuters: *Media visit Saudi oil plant damaged in strike blamed on Iran* ABQAIQ, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia on Friday took media on a tour of oil facilities damaged by attacks that Washington and Riyadh blame on Iran, showing melted pipes and burnt equipment, as Tehran vowed wide retaliation if heightened tensions boil over into hostilities. The kingdom sees the Sept. 14 strikes on its Khurais and Abqaiq facilities — the worst attack on Gulf oil infrastructure since Iraq’s Saddam Hussein torched Kuwaiti oilfields in 1991 — as a test of global will to preserve internat... more »
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History and Uses
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is the world’s largest supply of emergency crude oil. The reserve is maintained by the Department… The post The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: History and Uses appeared first on IER.
#33: Kenny Stein on the disruptions in Saudi Arabia and American energy security
Kenny Stein, IER’s Policy Director, joins the show to discuss the recent events in Saudi Arabia that disrupted global oil… The post #33: Kenny Stein on the disruptions in Saudi Arabia and American energy security appeared first on IER.
Over 200 Institutional Investors Managing US$16 Trillion Urge Brazil to Protect Amazon
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Ahead of next week’s United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York, 230 institutional investors from thirty different countries issued a statement urging Brazil’s government to take action to stop the burning and deforestation in the Amazon region. Together, these investors manage over US$16.2 trillion in funds. “We are concerned about […] The post Over 200 Institutional Investors Managing US$16 Trillion Urge Brazil to Protect Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pentagon To Present Military Options On Iran To President Trump
*Time:* *Pentagon to Present Trump With Several Military Options on Iran* The Pentagon will present a broad range of military options to President Donald Trump on Friday as he considers how to respond to what administration officials say was an unprecedented Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry. In a White House meeting, the president will be presented with a list of potential airstrike targets inside Iran, among other possible responses, and he also will be warned that military action against the Islamic Republic could escalate into war, according to U.S. officials fam... more »
Legal Update: New Trial Date Scheduled
An update on the legal saga that has threatened Snopes for more than two years.
SOMETHING SOMETHING DEEP STATE, SOMETHING SOMETHING OBAMA AND HILLARY
For anyone wondering what the GOP response to the Trump whistleblower story will be, here you go: only took a few hours for fox and the gop to decide what their unified response would be https://t.co/b9Vbof0Ptt — Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) September 20, 2019 First, shooting the messenger: Co-host Steve Doocy says, How does this stuff leak out through the intelligence community, where it winds up in the pages of the big papers, like *The Washington Post* and *The New York Times*? Trump's pre-William Barr acting attorney general, Matthew Whittaker, is brought out to give the answer:... more »
ALEC Issues A Report Card, But Still Fails
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the corporate Match.com for wealthy mover-shakers and legislators looking for someone to do their homework together. Among their many favorite issues is education, and to that end, ALEC trots out a report card every year rating the states. It is not unlike a sort of businessperson's prospect overview, and it contains a mountain of thinly sliced baloney. Let's take a look at that mountain, and then consider one surprising thing that came out of this year's report card promo. The packet was headed up by Scott Kaufman, ALEC’s task fo... more »
De Blasio Drops Out of Presidential Race
[image: de-blasio-drops-out-of-presidential-race] New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday that he is putting his struggling presidential campaign out of its misery after he failed to qualify for either the September or October Democratic presidential debates.
Annie Oakley
[image: annie-oakley] “Little Sure Shot” overcame personal hardship to become famous, and used that fame to boost patriotism and truly empower women.
Did ISIS-linked Airline Mechanic Disable SAME System That Previously Crashed Two 737s?
[image: did-isis-linked-airline-mechanic-disable-same-system-that-previously-crashed-two-737s] Now that we know that the Miami American Airlines mechanic who sabotaged a plane had on his phone Islamic State video, two questions arise: Are any (other?) jihadist-minded mechanics working on our jetliners? And has such terrorism already cost lives?
As Life Becomes More Difficult In Iran, Many Iranians Now Believe War Is The Solution To Defeat Sanctions
Families in Iran have been hit hard by the fallout from unprecedented US sanctions that began in August last year. (ABC News: GFX/Jarrod Fankhauser) *ABC News:* *Donald Trump accused of 'deliberately targeting ordinary citizens' in Iran with US sanctions* The showdown between Washington and Tehran has upended the lives of Iranians, as US President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure campaign" rages on. Families in Iran have been hit hard by the fallout from unprecedented US sanctions that began in August last year, targeting Iran's key industries including oil, metal, the banking se... more »
Free to Trade with China (and Anyone Else): A Response to Michael Brendan Dougherty
What about China? That’s the surprising objection I’ve received to my “Departing the Shining City,” which ran on The Bulwark over Labor Day weekend. My essay looks back on Michael Anton’s “The Flight 93 Election” and disputes his objections to immigration (broadly, not just “illegal immigration”) and trade (again broadly, not just “unfair trade”), as […] The post Free to Trade with China (and Anyone Else): A Response to Michael Brendan Dougherty appeared first on Econlib.
Let Us Show You How Iran Would Wage a War Against America
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Middle East* A dangerous game. *Key Point: *Despite sanctions, Iran's military has improved its capabilities over the years. With the possible exception of North Korea, no country in the post–Cold War era has sought to challenge the United States as much as Iran. From the Middle East to Central Asia to Latin America, Tehran has never missed an opportunity to antagonize the U.S. and limit its influence. This is an inherently risky strategy. Not only has the U.S. encircled Iran with military bases on all sides, but America’s military spending in recent y... more »
North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Could Start World War III On A Whim
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* A single strike could do it. *Key point: *A North Korean nuclear attack is neither imminent nor likely. North Korea has achieved something remarkable: for an impoverished country with a GDP smaller than that of Rhode Island, it has built a nuclear and ballistic missile program. The result is a growing arsenal of nuclear weapons with an expanding level of reach. While North Korea’s nukes are in all likelihood meant for regime security, in the event of war, Pyongyang would attempt to deliver devastating nuclear strikes against American, South Korea... more »
The P-51 Mustang Almost Replaced the A-10 Warthog (And Fought in Vietnam)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * From World War II to the skies of Europe. *Key point: *Low-cost aircraft have their benefits. The North American P-51 Mustang was one of the greatest fighters of World War II. Had life worked out differently, the Mustang could also have fought in Vietnam and flown against a Soviet invasion of Western Europe. In fact, it might even have replaced the A-10 Warthog. The Piper PA-48 Enforcer was a modernized version of the P-51. It was the brainchild of David Lindsay, founder of manufacturer Cavalier Aircraft, who bought the rights to the Mustang in 1956.... more »
Hitler and Stalin Used This Civil War as a 'Mini' World War II
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* To test new weapons platforms and tactics, that is. *Key point: *It belonged in a different era. A Mediterranean nation beset by military coup and civil war. A savage struggle marked by atrocities and fanaticism. Proxy war waged by outside nations pumping in men, weapons and money. Today’s Syria or Turkey? No, it’s sunny Spain, now a peaceful member of the European Union, but eighty years ago the arena for one of the most vicious conflicts in history. The Spanish Civil War of 1936–39 is remembered today as a sort of Second World War-in-training, ... more »
Why America's First 'Super' Aircraft Carrier Was a Game Changer
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What it means to be a true blue water navy. *Key point: *The USS Enterprise proved the viability of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and so much more. The first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ever built carries one of the most famous names in flattop history: *Enterprise*. Designed as the nucleus of a nuclear-powered task force that could travel indefinitely without fuel replenishment, the USS *Enterprise* set the standard for all U.S. aircraft carriers to the present day. In August 1950 the chief of naval operations, Adm. Forrest Sherman, reque... more »
Russia vs. America: Who Has The World's Best Submarines?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The Virginia-class and the Yasen-class go head-to-head. *Key point:* It's a difficult call. The United States Navy’s submarine force emerged from the Cold War as the undisputed masters of the undersea realm. The elite, all-nuclear submarine force watched as its Soviet submarine force rivals rusted away pierside, the newly founded Russian Federation unable to maintain them. After more than twenty years of American submarine supremacy, a new challenger has arisen from the deep. Slightly familiar and almost two decades in the making, it’s an unusual cha... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/20/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente More on politics shortly. –lambert Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune Alert reader dk (not to be confused with DK) is in the process […]
U.S. Sanctions Iran's Central Banks For Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities
*CNBC*:* Trump sanctions Iran’s central bank in wake of strikes on Saudi oil facilities* * President Donald Trump on Friday said he has ordered sanctions on Iran’s central bank at “the highest level.” * The president made the remarks to reporters in the Oval Office, where he and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison were scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting. * The president’s remarks at the White House came two days after he announced via Twitter that he had instructed Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin “to substantially increase Sanctions on the country of Iran!” President Don... more »
Cresco Capital backs $25 million funding of CPG marijuana firm
Los Angeles-based Future State Brands, a consumer brands cannabis holding company, received $25 million of funding led by Cresco Capital Partners. Future State Brands has a portfolio of hemp, THC and CBD brands in a variety of sectors including beverage, clothing and cosmetics. The proceeds will be used by the holding company for product development […] Cresco Capital backs $25 million funding of CPG marijuana firm is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
On “the Most Pleasant and Successful Anarchy”
Snowden, E. (2019, Sep 18). Exclusive: Edward Snowden’s First Adventures in Cyberspace. The Nation https://www.thenation.com/article/snowden-memoir-permanent-record/ Excerpted discussion by Snowden of the 1990s-era Internet: “Computer-science professors and systems engineers, moonlighting English majors and basement-dwelling armchair political economists were all only too happy to share their research and convictions—not for any financial reward, but merely to win converts to their cause. And whether that cause was PC or Mac, macrobiotic diets or the abolition of the death pe... more »
There’s A $500 Billion Tsunami of Childhood Chronic Illnesses
There’s a $500 billion tsunami of childhood chronic illnesses and people aren’t taking it anymore. Parental choice to make certain medical decisions has slid from the free exercise of personal and religious beliefs into total adherence with near-zero exceptions. Thousands have risen up and are speaking out. Our Chairman, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., stood shoulder-to-shoulder […] The post There’s A $500 Billion Tsunami of Childhood Chronic Illnesses appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Funny How Liberal Always Look the Other Way; Two Sets of Rules
Think the Justin Trudeau issues exposes hypocrisy? The virtue is always a front for the sin when dealing with Liberals. BTW, is anyone truly stupid enough to think Justin Trudeau is a racist because he wore a costume? Are Drag Queens sexist? Since when have the Progressives become such hypersensitive Puritans? Are these minority groups … Continue reading "Funny How Liberal Always Look the Other Way; Two Sets of Rules"
Constitution Day 2019: The Hidden Domestic Surveillance Crisis
[image: undefined] As we marked the 232nd anniversary of the signing of America’s governing charter in 1787, we have ample evidence that it continues to be violated by the federal officials charged with upholding it. Last month, The Young Turks (TYT) news and talk network obtained the FBI’s 2018-2020 “Consolidated Strategy Guide,” which not only referenced the targeting of so-called “Black Identity Extremists” (BIE’s) but also those designated as engaged in “Anti-Government/Anti-Authority Extremism,” “Abortion Extremism,” or “Animal Rights/Environmental Extremism.” In a House Overs... more »
Iran, We Got to Do Something?
[image: undefined] Like a Japanese Kabuki dance Washington is in the grasp of War theater. Many pundits and members of Congress are filling the airwaves and offering up quotes demanding action. Demanding retaliation. We have to stand up to Iran. Only one little problem, the intel on the attack on the Saudi oil installations remains sketchy and hidden. If the missiles were fired from Iranian territory then our intel collection certainly captured the launch or tracked the origin of the drones or missiles used in the attack. So where is it? I have heard from reliable sources that the ... more »
'Storm Area 51' Event Is Today
Daily Mail: *It's Alienstock! Thousands descend on two tiny Nevada desert towns as three-day 'Storm Area 51' event kicks off despite promise of arrest for trespassing on the top secret government site* * 'Storm Area 51, They Can't Stop All of Us' event has commenced in rural Nevada * Thousands of people have already started arriving in the towns of Rachel and Hiko, located close to the highly classified Air Force base * Authorities are bracing for potentially chaotic scenes after more than 2 million people said they were attending the event after a Facebook invite went viral in Ju... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 19th September 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
On our walk to St Paisios cell. What is our real goal in life?
*Okay, troops, attention! Fall in when you get outside Koutloumousiou monastery. Line up and fill your flasks with water. You are ordered to hydrate.* *Sorry, I meant, readers, not troops...dear readers, in fact. Am forgetting my manners. I would just like to point out that you do have a last chance to drink some cool water welling up from a deep underground spring before we leave the grounds of the monastery and set off for the cell of St Paisios.* *Fraid am getting carried away with the power, the power of it all, of being the guide on your virtual trip to Mount Athos!!* *Sli... more »
Much ado about clean water and the rules of EPA
On September 12, 2019 the Trump Administration and EPA repealed a 2015 EPA rule called “Waters of the USA Rule.” Environmentalist activists are screaming. MSM is pleading their case through the use of their articles. So what are the facts? A court action in May 2019 affected the Obama rule: “Federal Judge Unravels Obama-Era Rule Under Clean Water Act. So it isn’t just Trump or the EPA who have a problem with the rule but another branch of federal government as well. The federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit by three states and 17 trade associations Texas … Contin... more »
Swedish Man Fined $2,000 for Someone Else’s “Hate Speech” — And Other Weekly News from the Twilight Zone
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man Happy Friday everyone. I’m en route to Las Vegas today where we begin a wonderful weekend gathering with our Total Access members.... more »
Are you dealing with a narcissist?...
*I prefer to call them malignant narcissists and I have a whole pack of them in my (ex) family.* If you look into what constitutes a narcissist, you will recognize immediately how many commie/libtards fit the description. Obviously we cannot diagnose from afar, but if you have family members, workmates, or friends who match up with the criteria for a narcissist this video will be invaluable for you to maintain your own sanity. *But First Some Questions* What in the world is going on when the elected members of congress are wasting their time listening to a disturbed little Swedish ... more »
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten?
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. The word “gluten” has become such a buzzword in recent years, most likely because of the sudden popularity of the gluten-free diet that’s been endorsed by famous personalities. Before you consider trying this diet, read this page first to learn about gluten, and how it can negatively impact your […] The post What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Gluten? appeared first on Health Nut News.
Georgetown radicals shout down CFACT climate forum
Does academic civility still exist on campus? The post Georgetown radicals shout down CFACT climate forum appeared first on CFACT.
Cops Mistake Fellow Cop for Protester, Beat Him “Like Rodney King”, Smash His Camera — Lawsuit
By Matt Agorist St. Louis, MO — In December 2011, St. Louis Police Officer Jason Stockley violated department policy when he grabbed his personal AK-47, premeditated, and... more »
Trump Unveils “Highest Sanctions Ever Imposed On A Country” for Iran
By Tyler Durden In a likely effort to satisfy the hawks and keep up “maximum pressure” on Iran in the wake of its alleged attacks... more »
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