Monday, September 30, 2019

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Prosecutor: Officer’s Testimony on Killing Neighbor ‘Absurd’

AP News at Snopes.com - 1 minute ago
A prosecutor dismissed as garbage a former Dallas police officer’s claim that she believed she was in her own apartment when she fatally shot a neighbor in his home.

Judge Issues Mixed Ruling in Virginia Abortion Law Challenge

AP News at Snopes.com - 1 minute ago
A federal judge has upheld a Virginia law requiring women to undergo an ultrasound and wait at least 24 hours before having an abortion.

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 16 minutes ago

Mark Levin Talks About The Ukraine, Biden and Trump Situation

Hardnox at 'Nox & Friends - 16 minutes ago
This is awesome! Levin ripped Ed Henry a new ass, and deservedly so.

Nebraska feedlots prepare to test new European E. coli vaccine

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 16 minutes ago
Commercial development is underway for a third E. coli O157:H7 vaccine for cattle to help prevent human illnesses with a Nebraska field trial set to begin soon. Two North American vaccines developed since 2010 have proven their effectiveness, but for various reasons, including cost, they remain in limited demand in the marketplace. A Scottish venture,... Continue Reading

CDC logs 241 confirmed victims in Cyclospora outbreak traced to basil

News Desk at Food Safety News - 16 minutes ago
Although the most recent confirmed illness onset date was July 26, the CDC waited until Monday to declare the end to a cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to basil from Mexico. The tally of laboratory-confirmed patients stands at 241, with sick people spread across 11 states. Six were so ill they had to be admitted to hospitals,... Continue Reading

FDA leaders say dashboard will help reveal course of food safety

U.S. Food and Drug Administration at Food Safety News - 16 minutes ago
Opinion After a series of large-scale food safety problems almost a decade ago, Congress passed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, to shift our food safety system from one that focused primarily on responding to problems to a system that prevents them from happening in the first place. It... Continue Reading

Norway looks at Campylobacter risk factors in broilers

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 16 minutes ago
A study on Campylobacter in Norwegian broiler flocks older than 50 days at slaughter has indicated age and outdoor access are important risk factors. The research work in 2018 shows that 43.3 percent of flocks tested positive for Campylobacter jejuni when sampled at slaughter. Broilers more than 50 days of age at slaughter were last... Continue Reading

Sushi audit findings ‘concerning’, says FSAI

News Desk at Food Safety News - 16 minutes ago
Nine in 10 sushi businesses did not have adequate controls to safeguard human health during a Food Safety Authority of Ireland audit. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) conducted the audits in October 2018 in 11 businesses. The audit of sushi manufacturers, restaurants and takeaway outlets revealed 76 breaches of food safety regulations for... Continue Reading

Lead, arsenic contamination found in drink mixes; international recall underway

News Desk at Food Safety News - 16 minutes ago
A New York company is recalling powdered drink mixes from U.S. retailers nationwide and consumers worldwide because of unsafe levels of arsenic and lead. The company, “Cellect Products Inc. and Oglethorpe Ltd.,” posted a recall notice with the Food and Drug Administration today urging consumers and others to check for the implicated products. Cellect Products... Continue Reading

CNN’s Brian Stelter To Talk About ‘Policing Tech’ At Summit

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 minutes ago
By Corinne Weaver ~ There’s a movement among the elite to “police” free speech online. And CNN is at the forefront. The Aspen Institute is hosting a Cyber Summit in New York City on October 2. One of the topics slated for discussion involves “Policing Tech.” In fact, there will be two whole sessions that […]

Energy And Environmental Newsletter – September 30th 2019

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 minutes ago
By John Droz, Jr ~ This is the latest Energy Related newsletter from John Droz. Greed Energy Economics: Climate and the Money Trail Climate change: the Hoax that Costs Us $4 Billion a Day Germany On Economic Suicide Watch US Wind Developers Rush to Secure Tax Credits The Electric Vehicle Free Lunch is Coming to […]

Fascists In Austria, Fascists On Fox News, Fascist In The Oval Office

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 30 minutes ago
I have a recollection from a history class that after World War I, the Treaty of Versailles prohibited the unification of Germany and Austria-- *Anschluss*. Unification was one of the goals Hitler laid out in *Mein Kampf*. In 1934 Austria's fascist Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss was assassinated by pro-*Anschluss* Austrian Nazis in a failed coup. His successor, Kurt Schuschnigg, was also a fascist and also resisted the idea of unification with Germany claiming Austrians were racially superior to the Germans. He had local Nazis rounded up and put in concentration camps. Hitler went ... more »

CCC ramps up probe into Palaszczuk's former chief of staff David Barbagallo

Josh Bavas at Just In - 34 minutes ago
Queensland's corruption watchdog will proceed with an investigation into Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's former chief of staff David Barbagallo, over a State Government investment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars into a company he part owned.

Pet dog pepper-sprayed, tasered and shot by police after attacking courier

Johanna Marie at Just In - 34 minutes ago
An American Staffordshire Terrier that was pepper-sprayed, tasered and shot by police after it attacked a courier, will have its leg amputated. The owner says the courier company was told not to enter the property and came through a locked gate.

Subway forced to cough up workers' unpaid wages after crackdown on fast-food sector

Peter Ryan at Just In - 34 minutes ago
The Subway fast-food chain is the latest big employer forced to hand over unpaid wages to vulnerable workers as the Fair Work Ombudsman continues its crackdown on the sector.

What a follow-up to The Beatles' Abbey Road might have sounded like

Matt Neal at Just In - 34 minutes ago
A meeting prior to the break-up of The Beatles saw John Lennon float an idea for a new album. Here's how it might have turned out.

Almost half of NSW building sites have dodgy scaffolding, new data reveals

Danuta Kozaki at Just In - 34 minutes ago
The mother of an apprentice killed in a building site collapse says new data revealing almost half of scaffolds on NSW building sites had parts missing is not surprising.

Trump rang Morrison to ask for help. Here's why what happened next is making global headlines

Peter Marsh And Emily Olson at Just In - 34 minutes ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been dragged into the impeachment inquiry facing US President Donald Trump. It's all got to do with a meeting in the UK in 2016.

Landslips wreak havoc as rain drenches parts of Victoria

Sarah Maunder at Just In - 34 minutes ago
Rain has been so heavy in parts of Gippsland that it has caused landslides, severely limiting some residents' mobility. Meanwhile, the other half of the region continues to battle through the drought.

Live: 'No force can stop the Chinese people', Xi says amid display of military might

Christina Zhou And Michael Walsh at Just In - 34 minutes ago
China marks 70 years of Communist rule with a highly anticipated display of its military prowess in Beijing, but mass protests in Hong Kong are likely to overshadow the festivities.

Boeing 737 MAX 8s grounded after deadly crashes flown to Alice Springs

Chelsea Heaney, Mitchell Abram And Steve Vivian at Just In - 34 minutes ago
Airlines around the world grounded their Boeing 737 MAX 8 passenger planes after two crashes which killed 346 people. Now, as investigations continue, six of the planes are flown to Alice Springs for storage.

It's enough to make your eyes water: Climate change could prolong hay fever season

Jo Khan at Just In - 34 minutes ago
Global warming is making the pollen season longer in the northern hemisphere, and Australians will be vulnerable if it happens here.

Thieves drive off with car advertised on Gumtree with seller's child still inside

Shuba Krishnan And Eugene Boisvert at Just In - 34 minutes ago
A man whose Subaru WRX was stolen while his five-year-old son was still inside says he was scared for his life but the boy thought it was "just fun".

“We were spread all over the place like a broken egg,”

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 41 minutes ago
2-12-2019 PLOVDIV, Bulgaria (Reuters) On a cold day in January, Ivanka Angelova was at home with her daughter and four grandchildren when the village mayor arrived and advised them to leave. Two neighbors - brothers aged 17 and 21 - were accused of beating up a local resident. The victim, a soldier, had been hospitalized. Angelova, who like the brothers is from Bulgaria’s minority Roma community, said the mayor told her that villagers were out for revenge. He was concerned her family might be attacked. She and most of the 76-strong Roma community fled Voyvodinovo village that ev... more »

The U.S. Senate Has a Survival Interest in Supporting Impeachment Effort…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 56 minutes ago
….In 2016 a branch of the United States government (Legislative) was attempting a soft-coup against the leader of another branch of government (Executive); by using the Senate Intelligence Committee and designated corrupt agents within the executive branch cabinet… In 2019 … Continue reading →

Twitter Suspends Accounts For Propaganda, Has Literal Propagandist As High-Level Executive

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 hour ago
Middle East Eye‘s Ian Cobain has published an exclusive titled “Twitter executive for Middle East is British Army ‘psyops’ soldier”, exposing the fact that Twitter’s senior editorial executive for Europe, the Middle East and Africa also works for an actual, literal propaganda unit in the British […]

Donald Trump’s Disastrous Relationship with the Questionable Kazakh Business World (Bayrock-Arif, Sater, Sapir, Russia, Trump Soho, Trump Fort Lauderdale, etc.)

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : From TheBlackSea.eu Football Leaks Series: “Donald Trump’s disastrous relationship with the dodgy Kazakh business world, by…

Football Leaks Whistleblower in Portuguese Jail Following Complaint by Secretive Kazakh Family with Trump Links (Bayrock-Trump Soho-Sater)

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
According to Germany’s Der Speigel: “Football Leaks Lawyer: ‘In Germany, Pinto Never Would Have Been Sent to Jail’ Rui Pinto … Continue reading →

First Sitting Congressman to Endorse Trump – Trump Transition Liaison to Congress: Chris Collins Resigns; Expected to Plead Guilty to Insider Trading Charges

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 hour ago
Republican Congressman Chris Collins was the first sitting Congressman to endorse Trump for President. He served as Congressional liaison between … Continue reading →

The Daily Brief 2019-09-29

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, National Coffee Day 2019, King Salman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Yemen, Mediterranean, Israel, Saudi, Kabani, Latakia, Houthi, Houthi Movement, Jamal Khashoggi, MBS. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Gulf, Middleeast, Turkey, Yemen Let us know how you like this brief in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

India successfully test-fires land-attack BrahMos cruise missile – media

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired the land-based version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, The Economic Times newspaper reported on Monday, citing defense sources. The missile was launched from a testing ground in the eastern Odisha state. The missile with the 290km range capability is outfitted with domestic equipment and is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

First look at new Syria-Iraq border crossing: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – On Monday morning, the Syrian government announced that the preparations to reopen the Albukamal crossing with Iraq had been completed after months of construction. Shortly after making this announcement, the Syrian military said the border crossing is open and their Iraqi counterparts have begun manning their posts. The Syrian Arab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

On the False Hopes of the Liberals

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 hour ago
The liberals are convinced that all men in the world can be perfected by using the persuasive powers of the leftist intellectuals and the coercive powers of the government. But this is not true. Perfection is unachievable because it represents an “ideal state” and an ideal state is always a figment of imagination; it can never be achieved because it is against the laws of nature. The real world is a hard place—and it takes something more than the hopes and rationalizations of the liberals to defend the interests of civilization in a hard world.

The Real Lesson of Ukraine-gate: Trump Will Do Anything To Win in 2020

Robert Reich - 1 hour ago
Amid the impeachment furor, don’t lose sight of the renewed importance of protecting the integrity... more »

Company recalls all available supplies of three cheeses for Listeria risk

News Desk at Food Safety News - 2 hours ago
Routine testing revealed Listeria contamination in finished cheese and the equipment made to make it, causing Consider Bardwell Farm LLC to recall products in five states. In a recall notice officials with the West Pawlet, VT, company said no confirmed illnesses had been reported as of today. The notice, posted on the website of the... Continue Reading

Meet the MiG-31: Russia's Killer Interceptor That Is Really Fast

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Russian_Air_Force_MiG-31_inflight_Pichugin.jpg] Nothing will get by it. *Key point:* With a huge expanse of territory to patrol and defend, Moscow relies on the Mig-31 to get the job done. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) needed a series of heavy interceptors to patrol its massive borders. Most regular “light” fighters like the early MiGs were not up to the task, as they lacked the range and speed to intercept to rapidly climb and intercept supersonic... more »

A War Between India and China: It Could Go Nuclear and Billions Would Die

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* A terrible conflict that must never happen. *Key point:* Such a war could go nuclear, the impact of which would go beyond China and India. A hypothetical war between India and China would be one of the largest and most destructive conflicts in Asia. A war between the two powers would rock the Indo-Pacific region, cause thousands of casualties on both sides and take a significant toll on the global economy. Geography and demographics would play a unique role, limiting the war’s scope and ultimately the conditions of victory. India and China borde... more »

Intelligence Whistleblowers Often Pay a Severe Price

Jennifer M. Pacella at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Jennifer M. Pacella* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Blowing the whistle carries major risks. When President Donald Trump likened a whistleblower’s White House sources to spies and made a lightly veiled reference to execution, he highlighted a longstanding peril facing those who come forward to alert the public to governmental wrongdoing. In many instances, whistleblowers find the abusive power they have revealed turned against them, both ending their careers and harming their personal lives. In the private sector, whistleblowers are often ignored and told their concern ... more »

Leave ‘Em Laughing Instead of Crying: Climate Humor Can Break Down Barriers and Find Common Ground

Maxwell Boykoff at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Maxwell Boykoff* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] Social science and humanities scholars have been examining new, potentially more effective ways to communicate about climate change. Climate change is not inherently funny. Typically, the messengers are serious scientists describing how rising greenhouse gas emissions are harming the planet on land and at sea, or assessing what role it played in the latest wildfire or hurricane. Society may have reached a saturation point for such somber, gloomy and threatening science-centered discussions. This possibility is what inspir... more »

Arrests of 6-Year-Olds Shows the Perils of Putting Police in Primary Schools

F. Chris Curran at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*F. Chris Curran* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The portion of primary schools that have police officers on site has risen dramatically in recent years. When states like Florida pass laws to put more police officers in schools, the idea is to keep kids safe. But as the arrest of two six-year-olds in a Florida school in October has shown, sometimes one threat to the students is the officers themselves. Instead of being protected, these very young students were placed in handcuffs and arrested. Each one faced misdemeanor battery charges as a result of behavioral outbursts ... more »

Bubble to Panopticon: Dark Undercurrents of the Big Data Torrent

Activist Post at Activist Post - 2 hours ago
By Mathew Maavak Abstract Big data is indispensable in scientific endeavours ranging from nuclear research to climate studies. However, there is a growing misperception that... more »

Greta In 2030

Terry at 'Nox & Friends - 2 hours ago
Let’s jump ahead a decade and see what the former Tool-Child for the left has learned…. I’m so happy Little Greta has seen through the charade. Unfortunately, her parents are still puppets wearing the same tool-shirts : I am just an old fart who is happy to report that I survived the nuclear cold war that was supposed to end humanity, the energy crisis that was supposed to end civilization,the ice age that global cooling was supposed to bring, Y2K, Niburu Planet X , Harold Camping and Hal Lindsey’s Rapture predictions, the Mayan Calendar hysterics, two ends-of-the-world from global ... more »

China Doubles Troop Deployment In Hong Kong. Prepares For A 'Worst-Case Scenario'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*Reuters:* *China quietly doubles troop levels in Hong Kong, envoys say* *There are now up to 12,000 Chinese troops in Hong Kong, diplomats tell Reuters. Among them: members of the People’s Armed Police, a paramilitary force that answers to Xi Jinping. If China moves to put down protests in the city, they will likely do the job.* Last month, Beijing moved thousands of troops across the border into this restive city. They came in on trucks and armored cars, by bus and by ship. The state news agency Xinhua described the operation as a routine “rotation” of the low-key force China ha... more »

Whistleblower Complaint ‘Reeks of Deep State’ – Ben Swann

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
RT America US President Donald Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has led to his impeachment. He also called the whistleblower a spy and treasonous. But who qualifies as a whistleblower? Investigative journalist Ben Swann breaks it down. end

MBS Warns Iran War Will Hike Crude Oil Prices

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
RT America Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman spoke in recent interview about the ramifications of a war breaking out with Iran. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar reports. end

Israel Responsible for Attacks on Popular Mobilization Units: Iraqi PM

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Press TV Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has held Israel responsible for a string of attacks on the positions of the pro-government Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), following investigations into recent assaults on the voluntary forces. end

When The Wealth Disparity Is Too Big There’s A Crash w/ Ellen Brown

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
SilverDoctors Today’s guest, Ellen Brown, shares her thoughts on the recent activity of the Federal Reserve offering liquidity to an ailing banking system. During this interview Ellen explains to the viewers how President Trump should follow the example of China and use the currency creating ability of the Federal Reserve and commercial banks to stimulate …

PETRUS ROMANUS Endorses Essay Trashing U.S. Conservative Christians As Fake Believers And Hate-Mongers — Is Antichrist’s Great Tribulation Persecution Right Around The Corner?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
PETRUS ROMANUS Endorses Essay Trashing U.S. Conservative Christians As Fake Believers And Hate-Mongers — Is Antichrist’s Great Tribulation Persecution Right Around The Corner? by SkyWatch Editor, https://www.skywatchtv.com/ Pope Francis has publicly endorsed an essay criticizing relations between Evangelicals and Catholics in the United States as an “ecumenism of hate.” On Thursday, La Civiltà Cattolica journal …

Harvard Trained Economist: FedRes May Need To Print $65 Trillion In The Next Crisis

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Harvard Trained Economist: FedRes May Need To Print $65 Trillion In The Next Crisis by https://www.silverdoctors.com/ Harry Dent says the Fed may need to print $65 trillion in the next crisis, but they may not be able to get away with it. Here’s why… – by Harry Dent via Economy & Markets I predicted in 1988 forward …

‘Heroes’ to MURDERERS: How US Soldiers Fought for Ukrainian neo-Nazis, then killed Florida Couple to Fund VENEZUELAN Killing Spree

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
‘Heroes’ to MURDERERS: How US Soldiers Fought for Ukrainian neo-Nazis, then killed Florida Couple to Fund VENEZUELAN Killing Spree by https://www.rt.com/ Two former US soldiers, once hailed as “heroes” for fighting alongside Ukrainian neo-Nazi paramilitaries, have been charged with double murder and robbery in the US, allegedly committed to fund a “freedom-fighting” Venezuela tour. – …

Iran’s President Asserts “Wherever America Has Gone, Terrorism Has Expanded” — US Depleted Uranium War Crimes

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Iran’s President Asserts “Wherever America Has Gone, Terrorism Has Expanded” by DARIUS SHAHTAHMASEBI, https://themindunleashed.com/ The U.S. is the main instigator of terrorism throughout the Middle East, according to the Iranian president. – (TMU) — According to Iranian President Hasan Rouhani, the United States is the main instigator of terrorism in the Middle East. Wherever the …

Ukraine ‘Gossip-Blower’ Complaint Points to Coordinated, Deep State Set-Up

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
The Duran The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the release of the hearsay ‘whistleblower’ complaint letter released by the House Intel Committee, which has launched mass liberal left hysteria concerning a conversation US President Trump had with then, newly elected Ukraine President Zelensky. The complaint letter appears to have been drafted by …

Domestic Regime Change: CIA Officer Attempts to Take Down President Trump

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
TruNews Today on TruNews we discuss the latest attempt by the deep state intelligence mafia to overthrow the constitutionally elected President of the United States, and how the alleged whistleblower complaint is just a distraction from the culture of crime, corruption, and chaos which has taken root in a nation behold to sin. Rick Wiles, …

Hong Kong Police Warn that Protests on China’s 70th National Day Will be ‘Very, Very Dangerous’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
CNA Tensions were mounting in Hong Kong on the eve of China’s 70th National Day. Police warned that protests would be extremely dangerous on Oct 1. They said activists were moving one step closer to terrorism. CGTN Hong Kong police received intelligence that some hardcore violent protesters are inciting others to commit extreme acts, such …

Triple Lutz Report More Repo Man Madness and Impeachment Peach Fuzz Episode 473

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
FSN GoldandSilver The Repo Market has been distressed for two weeks now. The Fed keeps on injecting more money to keep it liquid. Why? They’re just going to have to keep on doing it until something else happens. Don’t impeachment. It’s not going anywhere. And it can’t. But that’s not going to stop Pelosi and …

Repo Rate Soars As Fed Accepts $63.5 Billion In Collateral On Last Day Of Q3

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Repo Rate Soars As Fed Accepts $63.5 Billion In Collateral On Last Day Of Q3 by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ With quarter-end funding needs supposedly squared away thanks to last week’s three 2-week term-repo operations, moments ago the NY Fed announced that in the final overnight repo operation of the quarter, dealers submitted $63.5BN in collateral …

HK Rioters/Protesters Target Government Offices with Bricks, Petrol Bombs 香港特区政府大楼遭汽油弹袭击

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
CGTN A number of radical Hong Kong protesters organized themselves outside the HKSAR government building on Sunday and hurled petrol bombs and bricks over the barricades set to protect the offices. end

How Trump Impeachment Will Finish Off Biden: News With Rick Sanchez

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
RT The anonymous whistleblower complaint that sparked the impeachment inquiry into President Trump has been published. Rick Sanchez reports. Then RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins with the details. We talk with former naval intelligence officer John Jordan about the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missiles with which Washington is furnishing Kiev. We report on the resumption of …

NPR: No Need To Cut Back On Red Meat? Controversial New ‘Guidelines’ Lead To Outrage

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 2 hours ago
A new set of studies published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine doubts the widespread recommendations to decrease consumption of red and processed meats. A panel of scientists, many of whom are not nutrition experts, at the leading medical journal have also issued a new recommendation, according to the guideline paper, that reads: The panel suggests […] The post NPR: No Need To Cut Back On Red Meat? Controversial New ‘Guidelines’ Lead To Outrage appeared first on Health Nut News.

ZDNet: Study Reveals IoT Vulnerability to Cyberattacks Is Increasing and Includes Gas Pumps and Smart Meters

Activist Post at Activist Post - 2 hours ago
By B.N. Frank Internet of Things (IoT) has a 74% failure rate. Security experts have been warning for many years that installing it could cause... more »

Bongino – Ep. 1077

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 2 hours ago
Bongino Ep. 1077 with more on the timing of the Professional Hit on Trump that this Rumor Monger (don't call it a "whistle blower") is operating. Continue reading →

President Trump Delivers Remarks During Swearing-In Ceremony for Secretary Eugene Scalia – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump joined in celebration with the Scalia family to deliver remarks from the Oval Office during the swearing-in of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia. The President also took a question from the media pool [Video and Transcript Below] … Continue reading →

ICIG Michael Atkinson Attempts Four-Page Justification for Changing “Urgent Concern” Whistle-blower Guidelines…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
Methinks Mr. Atkinson doth protest too much. Prior to the current “whistle-blower complaint” the Intelligence Community Inspector General did not accept Urgent Concern whistle-blower claims without first hand knowledge. However, the ICIG revised the protocol in August 2019 to accept … Continue reading →

BREAKING: Australian Government Releases May 28th Letter Destroying New York Times Narrative…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
As we keep saying: chopper pressers are the best pressers. In response to a chopper presser by President Trump on May 24th, 2019, the Australian government sent U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr an unsolicited letter saying they would “fully support” … Continue reading →

Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Sunday 29th September 2019 – Plus Weekly And Rolling Totals

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 3 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ UPDATE – The site where I take this data from had another of those infrequent glitches again for this Sunday, and some of the images and the data was not able to be made available. As I have mentioned before on the very few occasions this has happened previously, (just three […]

Radical Superstition By DC Weatherman

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 3 hours ago
NBC’s morning weatherman in Washington DC says “radical heat” in the east and “record snow” in the west , is caused by “changing climate.” (12) Chuck Bell on Twitter: #changingclimate Had Chuck Bell done any actual research, he would have … Continue reading →

U.S. President Nancy Pelosi?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Robert Atkins and Adam P. Frankel, Washington Times/Washington Post*: *President Pelosi? It could happen.* What happens when a Democratic speaker of the House - third in line to the presidency, according to the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 - is suddenly thrust into the Oval Office, succeeding a Republican president and vice president who resign, embroiled in scandal? Such a scenario is attracting attention - #PresidentPelosi was trending on social media after last week's announcement of an impeachment inquiry - even though it may seem far-fetched that President Donald Trum... more »

The Washington Post Comical Slobbering Day Dream

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 3 hours ago
The Washington Post putting forth preposterous journalism is so common it isn’t necessarily newsworthy anymore. But the reason this matters is because it’s a window into just how shamelessly democrat pillow biters dream of abusing the impeachment powers to further their grip on the nation. Impeachment fever has taking over the left. Media outlets such as The Washington Post & NYT have gone into overdrive. They are grasping at anything and everything. No news is too fake, no source is too thin to push. This means delivering a *daily deluge of political porn* for democrats and the l... more »

FCC Keeps Losing Court Cases, but 5G is Still Being Installed In U.S. Communities — Probably Even Yours

Activist Post at Activist Post - 3 hours ago
By B.N. Frank The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed protect the public by regulating the Telecom Industry. It is NOT a health or environmental... more »

Kaylee has run a pub in one of the coldest places in Australia for 15 years — until today

Just In - 3 hours ago
In the town of Miena there are just 100 people and human interaction can be scarce, but Kaylee Hattinger has done her bit to bring life to one of the coldest places in the country.

Canberra firies warn that 'people have forgotten' the devastation of the 2003 bushfires

Alexandra Alvaro at Just In - 3 hours ago
More than 16 years on from the bushfires that killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes, the ACT Rural Fire Service warns the community is becoming "complacent" as memories of the territory's darkest day fade.

Victorian hospitals lock down IT systems after ransomware attack

Just In - 3 hours ago
The Victorian Government investigates the scale of a ransomware attack by "sophisticated cyber criminals" on some of the state's major regional hospitals that has forced healthcare providers to go offline.

AB de Villiers headed to Australia for Big Bash League

Just In - 3 hours ago
AB de Villiers, a South African cricket great and one of the best limited-overs batsmen of all time, will play in Australia's BBL for the first time, signing a deal with the Brisbane Heat.

It's enough to make your eyes water: Climate change could prolong hay fever season

Jo Khan at Just In - 3 hours ago
Global warming is making the pollen season longer in the northern hemisphere, and Australians will be vulnerable if it happens here.

Property prices rebound, led by Sydney and Melbourne spring sales

David Chau at Just In - 3 hours ago
Australian house prices experience their biggest monthly rebound since March 2017, led by a strong recovery in the Sydney and Melbourne property markets.

School principal under fire after saying Greta Thunberg has 'mental problems' in newsletter

Alex Tighe And Claudia Jambor at Just In - 3 hours ago
The principal of Coffs Harbour Christian Community School is criticised as "very naive" after describing climate activist Greta Thunberg as having "mental problems" and promoting "doomsday waffle talk" in a newsletter.

Bulgarian human rights group that supported Jock Palfreeman facing deregistration

Belinda Hawkins at Just In - 3 hours ago
A far-right political party's move to ban the Bulgaria Helsinki Committee for offering support to convicted Australian killer Jock Palfreeman is described as an "unprecedented attempt to silence a human rights organisation in Europe".

One in three young people is lonely, but the solution isn't as simple as making friends

Just In - 3 hours ago
Young adults are managing new challenges, such as moving away from home and starting university or work, and this transition to independence can leave many feeling on the outer, writes Michelle H Lim.

Iceberg dubbed 'D28' breaks off Antarctic shelf

Carla Howarth at Just In - 3 hours ago
An iceberg 1,636 square kilometres in size, or about the size of urban Sydney or Scotland's Isle of Skye, breaks off Antarctica.

'A lack of transparency': Veteran declares war on Defence legal system

Ainslie Drewitt-Smith at Just In - 3 hours ago
A former Special Forces soldier says it's time for the ADF to "modernise" its internal legal system and start footing the bills for members who want to use civilian lawyers.

Morrison pledges Australia's help as Trump investigates Mueller probe 'hoax'

Andrew Greene, Conor Duffy, Andrew Probyn And Brett Worthington at Just In - 3 hours ago
Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for help investigating the origins of the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference, the ABC has confirmed.

Summary of historical attacks using chemical or biological weapons

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 3 hours ago
Photo Credit: Image by Danielle Tunstall from Pixabay Summary of historical attacks using chemical or biological weapons compiled by Wm. Robert Johnston last updated 5 December 2017 The following table summarizes known historical instances of the use of chemical or biological weapons, in reverse chronological order. The listing is limited to events after 1900 (while there were some … Continue reading Summary of historical attacks using chemical or biological weapons →

How Gun Control Laws Contributed To the Mumbai Slaughter

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 3 hours ago
“Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest.” — Mahatma Gandhi From lewrockwell.com An interesting article, from October, 2005, provided by http://www.gunowners.org: Gun Control And Self-defense Against Terrorism In India by Abhijeet Singh Colonial Roots of Gun-Control I … Continue reading How Gun Control Laws Contributed To the Mumbai Slaughter →

These three firms own corporate America

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 3 hours ago
Originally posted on Defending Sanity in the Uppity Down World: https://www.blacklistednews.com/article/74925/these-three-firms-own-corporate.html

Alain Soral Sentenced to 2 Years Jail for Sharing “Gilets-Jaunes” Anti-Rothschild Rap Video

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 3 hours ago
From The Unz Review. The French civic-nationalist and anti-Zionist intellectual Alain Soral was sentenced to two years prison last week for sharing a rap video entitled “Gilets-Jaunes.” The music clip (watch it while you still can) is typical of the Yellow Vests in denouncing French media, political, and financial elites, and making a plea for…

Mainstream Media Playing The People Like A Cheap Fiddle

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 3 hours ago
Originally posted on Truth To Power: If there was ever any doubt that the Mainstream Media Are The mouthpiece for the Globalist Cabal, then the following will end that doubt forever……. And Now For The Facts:

$400M invested in Colombia cannabis industry, official tells Latin American Cannabis Symposium

Roger Fillion at Marijuana Business Daily - 3 hours ago
Over $400 million has been invested in Colombian medical cannabis so far, and the country is in the early innings of an industry with massive potential, a Colombian government official said Monday. Juliana Villegas Restrepo – vice president of exports at ProColombia, a government agency in charge of promoting Colombian non-traditional exports – told MJBizCon’s inaugural […] $400M invested in Colombia cannabis industry, official tells Latin American Cannabis Symposium is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Want To Save The Environment? De-Fund The Pentagon.

WTStaff at Waking Times - 4 hours ago
*Caitlin Johnstone* - The U.S. Military is the world's biggest polluter. If you're marching to save the environment, start here.

Forever 21 Bankruptcy Reflects Teens’ New Shopping Behavior

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
“The world has changed, and Forever 21 didn’t change with it,” said Stacey Widlitz, president of SW Retail Advisors. “And the walls closed in, in terms of the competition.”

How Risky Is Eating Red Meat? New Papers Provoke Controversy

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Eating red meat is linked to cancer and heart disease, but are the risks big enough to give up burgers and steak?

Readings of “I Don’t Know How To Live” and “A Blessing For Anyone”

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 4 hours ago
Just a couple of readings of two recent pieces of mine: A Blessing For Anyone: I Don’t Know How To Live: _________________________

Energy & Environmental Newsletter: September 30, 2019

Geoff at The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog - 4 hours ago
By John Droz, Jr. September 30, 2019 The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate Ma... more »

FLASHBACK Chopper Presser May 24, 2019 – President Trump: “I hope Barr looks at the UK, and I hope he looks at Australia, and I hope he looks at Ukraine”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
Chopper Pressers are the best pressers. The remarks from President Trump on May 24th, 2019, are directly appropriate to revisit today: . [Transcript – May 24th, 2019] – Q Mr. President, are you ordering (inaudible) investigation into James Comey and … Continue reading →

Republicans for the Rule of Law condemn Trump behavior (and obstruction) with Ukraine

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 4 hours ago
As reported in Huffington Post this weekend, a group called Republicans for the Rule of Law is encouraging Republicans to remember their better angels. Here is a reprint: “Now, dozens of Republican lawmakers have been targeted for TV and digital … Continue reading →

New Research Journal Focuses on Gifted and High-Achieving Minority Groups

Jamal Watson at Diverse - 4 hours ago
A newly launched peer-review journal is scheduled to publish in Spring 2020 and will examine achievement, creativity, and leadership among gifted and high-achieving minority populations across the P-20 continuum.

Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry’s Origins

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*New York Times:** Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry’s Origins* WASHINGTON — President Trump pushed the Australian prime minister during a recent telephone call to help Attorney General William P. Barr gather information for a Justice Department inquiry that Mr. Trump hopes will discredit the Mueller investigation, according to two American officials with knowledge of the call. The White House restricted access to the call’s transcript to a small group of the president’s aides, one of the officials said, an unusual decision that is similar... more »

The Free Speech Coalition has just helped to undermine free speech.

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 4 hours ago
In seeking a High Court review of the Auckland Council's decision to cancel a talk by Lauren Southern & Stefan Molyneux, the Free Speech Coalition risked creating a fearful precedent. Unsurprisingly, news has just confirmed that the Coalition has lost the case. Fortunately, however, it seems the Court has not created any of the precedents we feared. That they didn't is perhaps only pure chance. In taking this case, the Coalition did not seek to *reverse* the council's decision -- the speakers have long returned home, and one of them (Southern) has now announced her retirement from ... more »

Worst Democraps In Congress-- Time For NRA Champion Anthony Brindisi

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
*Brindisi addressing other right-wing fake Democrats* There are just 10 Democrats left who haven't come out for an impeachment inquiry. It's probably the final list-- cowardly careerists afraid of losing their seats. These are the final 10-- 9 Blue Dogs and someone who should be tossed out of the Progressive Caucus-- with Trump's 2016 win numbers in their districts: • Anthony Brindisi (Blue Dog-NY)- 54.8% • Joe Cunningham (Blue Dog-SC)- 53.5% • Jared Golden (Coward-ME)- 51.4% • Kendra Horn (Blue Dog-OK)- 53.2% • Ron Kind (New Dem-WI)- 49.3% • Ben McAdams (Blue Dog-UT)- 39.1% • Collin... more »

Obama/Bush Economic Idiots

GunnyG at 'Nox & Friends - 4 hours ago
It is rather amazing that every POTUS after Ronaldus Magnus has been little more than a POS who stood against America, putting a bullseye on the backs of the Middle Class! Are they really economic idiots or one world globalist bastards at war with the American people? Those not in the “Free Stuff” crowd that is. EXCERPT: “President Trump’s critics can’t deny that the economy is doing well, so instead they insist all the benefits have gone to the rich and large corporations. “America’s middle class is under attack,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren asserted in her presidential campaign announcem... more »

The Best Part of Mars Attacks

GunnyG at 'Nox & Friends - 4 hours ago
Enjoy, the Gunny sure as hell does!

Why Judges Should NOT be Determining “What is Best for the Child”

Admin at Medical Kidnap - 4 hours ago
Our headline, Why Judges Should NOT be Determining "What is Best for the Child", may sound like a statement that disregards child safety. It may lead one to believe that children are doomed to become victims in many cases if a judge does not step in and rule on what is "best for the child." However, Law Professor Vivek Sankaran has made the case that this is NOT the primary role of judges, and that instead judges should be interpreting the law and applying it by objective standards. The decisions about what are "best for the child" are really parental decisions, and the primary fun... more »

Was a Baby Born Alive at 23 Weeks ‘Thrown in the Trash’?

Dan MacGuill at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Pro-life commentators highlighted the 2006 Florida case of Sycloria Williams in September 2019.

Ethics Panel Reviews Claims Against Tlaib, 2 Republicans

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The House Ethics Committee said it is reviewing allegations of wrongdoing against Michigan Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Bill Huizenga, and Florida Rep. Ross Spano.

Trump Sought Australia’s Help on Russia Probe Origins

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Justice spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said Trump made the calls on Attorney General William Barr's behalf.

Climate News - October 2019

Geoff at The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog - 4 hours ago
A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. *Alan Moran* 1 October 2019 Political developments: Greta’s maelstrom and other eddies Supported by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the confected “climate emergency” psychosis brought indoctrinated kids onto the streets across the world. This article sees a religious analogy with the child prophet, Greta Thunberg, regurgitating political slogans and being consulted by leaders including the Pope and Angela Merkel. Other world leaders, includi... more »

Watchdog Pushes U.S. to Publish ‘Duty to Warn’ Khashoggi Files

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 30 (IPS) - A media watchdog has asked United States intelligence agencies to reveal whether they knew about an assassination plot against Jamal Khashoggi and failed to warn the Saudi journalist he was in mortal danger. Read the full story, “Watchdog Pushes U.S. to Publish ‘Duty to Warn’ Khashoggi Files”, on globalissues.org →

Why Judges Should NOT be Determining “What is Best for the Child”

AdminM at Health Impact News - 4 hours ago
Our headline, Why Judges Should NOT be Determining "What is Best for the Child", may sound like a statement that disregards child safety. It may lead one to believe that children are doomed to become victims in many cases if a judge does not step in and rule on what is "best for the child." However, Law Professor Vivek Sankaran has made the case that this is NOT the primary role of judges, and that instead judges should be interpreting the law and applying it by objective standards. The decisions about what are "best for the child" are really parental decisions, and the primary fun... more »

Free Download: Hermann Hesse, "Steppenwolf"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
"And even the unhappiest life has its sunny moments and its little flowers of happiness between sand and stone. So it was then with the Steppenwolf too. It cannot be denied that he was generally very unhappy; and he could make others unhappy also, that is, when he loved them or they him. For all who got to love him saw always only the one side of him. Many loved him as a refined and clever and interesting man, and were horrified and disappointed when they had come upon the wolf in him. And they had to because Harry wished, as every sentient being does, to be loved as a whole and th... more »

The Poet: Mary Oliver, “Wild Geese”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*“Wild Geese”* "You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine. Meanwhile the world goes on. Meanwhile the sun and the clear pebbles of the rain are moving across the landscapes, over the prairies and the deep trees, the mountains and the rivers. Meanwhile the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagi... more »

Musical Interlude: Suzanne Ciani, "Anthem"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
Suzanne Ciani, "Anthem"

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
“How massive can a normal star be? Estimates made from distance, brightness and standard solar models had given one star in the open cluster Pismis 24 over 200 times the mass of our Sun, nearly making it the record holder. This star is the brightest object located just above the gas front in the above below. *Click image for larger size.* Close inspection of images taken with the Hubble Space Telescope, however, have shown that Pismis 24-1 derives its brilliant luminosity not from a single star but from three at least. Component stars would still remain near 100 solar masses, making ... more »

"Don't Wonder..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
"Don't wonder why people go crazy. Wonder why they don't. In the face of what we can lose in a day, in an instant, wonder what the hell it is that makes us hold it together." - "Grey's Anatomy"

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 30, 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Emily Feng, NPR:* *At 70, People's Republic Of China Faces Economic And Political Headwinds* Major streets have been cordoned off for hours at a time, leaving restaurant and bar customers stranded overnight. Bomb-sniffing dogs stand guard on busy corners. Teams of hawk-eyed retirees sporting red armbands patrol the sidewalks as part of volunteer neighborhood watch committees, ready to report the smallest sign of a challenge to public security. Normally, Beijing is an oasis of calm during the annual Golden Week holiday that begins on Oct. 1. But this year is different. Not only is... more »

"A Voice Within..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
“How do the geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans, know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us; there is a voice within, if only we would listen to it, that tells us so certainly when to go forth into the unknown.” - Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross

"Three Musts..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
"There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy." - Albert Ellis

"Economic Market Snapshot PM 9/30/19"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market: The Fed Is About To Go Full Nuclear" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • For the very latest factual news and information please visit ZeroHedge, often. - https://www.zerohedge.com/

Eurasian Showdown: Are China's or Russia's Infantry Fighting Vehicles Superior?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/ZBD-05_amphibious_IFV_in_Beijing.jpg] We rank these bad boys. *Key point:* China's vehicles are getting better but are still not as updated and are based on Russian designs. As China modernizes and develops its airborne corps, it appears to be basing it off the Russian or Soviet model. Chinese airborne troops are not part of the ground forces, but rather part of the air force (PLAAF). They are also considered to be a strategic asset, capable of rapidly deploying to crisis areas to prote... more »

How Do Russia and China's Air Defense Systems Compare?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Europe* [image: http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/view/attachement/jpg/site2/20170815/15de4a78cbf77189095373.jpg] Which is superior? *Key point:* China still buys Russian anti-air defenses but is also working on its own version for export. The HQ-9 is China’s primary long-range domestic surface-to-air missile. Outwardly, it seems similar to the S-300, using large flat face radars and a large missile that vertically launches out of a canister. But since the Sino-Soviet split in the 1950s, China didn’t receive that much assistance in surface-to-air missile dev... more »

House Democrats Subpoena Giuliani in Impeachment Inquiry

Chris White at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Washington, U.S., July 29, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] What will 'Hurricane Rudy' do next? Democratic lawmakers subpoenaed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Monday for documents related to the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. House Democrats’ inquiry “includes an investigation of credible allegations that [Giuliani] acted as an agent of the President in a scheme to advance his personal political interests by abusing the power of the Office of the President,” Reps. Elijah Cummings, Adam Schiff, and Elio... more »

Biden Spokeswoman: No Regrets in Hunter Biden's Ukraine Dealings

Mary Margaret Olohan at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (R) points to some faces in the crowd with his son Hunter as they walk down Pennsylvania Avenue following the inauguration ceremony of President Barack Obama in Washington, January 20, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] She says he 'didn't do anything wrong.' Former Vice President Joe Biden does not regret allowing his son Hunter Biden to work on the board of a Ukrainian gas company, a campaign official said Monday. Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine, and Joe Biden’s subsequent alleged involveme... more »

DOT Denies Allegations Elaine Chao Using Office For Family Business

Chris White at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao speaks during a press conference on the One National Program Rule on federal preemption of state fuel economy standards at EPA Headquarters in Washington, U.S., September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Sarah Silb] The reports are "simply false," the DOT said. The Department of Transportation is pushing back on reports that suggest Elaine Chao is using her position as secretary of the DOT to benefit her family’s finances. Chao is not using her improperly using her office to help her family, and ... more »

CBS Doubles Down on Report Whistleblower Lawyer Denies

Shelby Talcott at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: Jeff Fager (L), chairman CBS News and executive producer '60 Minutes', Scott Pelley, anchor and managing editor CBS Evening News and David Rhodes (R) president CBS News, speak...in Beverly Hills, California August 3, 2011. REUTERS/Fred Prouser] The attorney said that CBS "is literally making stuff up." CBS News announced Sunday night that it stands by its reporting that indicates the whistleblower is under federal protection after one of the lawyers for the person disputed the claim. The whistleblower filed a complaint in August accu... more »

Lawfare (Via WaPo) Enters Narrative Construction – Bill Barr Working With Foreign Governments on 2016 Election Investigation…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Attorney General Bill Barr and U.S. Attorney John Durham must be right over the target. The Washington Post (via allies in Lawfare) is quick to the typeset to assist the collective effort. However, there’s good news therein. Obviously WaPo and … Continue reading →

5 Star Hotel Donates Leftover Food to Feed Shelter Dogs

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 5 hours ago
It would be difficult to accurately measure the amount of food wasted every day in restaurants and hotels around the world. But one caring and compassionate chef has found a way to make sure the leftovers from his hotel are sent to animal shelters. Motivated by the desire to make better use of valuable kitchen […] The post 5 Star Hotel Donates Leftover Food to Feed Shelter Dogs appeared first on Health Nut News.

My friend Sonja and her cancer blog

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 5 hours ago
She’s rounding the bend, can see the end of her chemo. It’s been a tough battle. http://sonjaness.com/milestone-day-last-day-of-embracing-the-suck-of-ac-chemo/

Russian choppers reportedly enter battle for key town in Latakia

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 5 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force reportedly joined in on the ongoing attack taking place in the Latakia Governorate this week, a new report claimed on Monday. According to the reports, the Russian Air Force’s attack choppers attacked the jihadist positions inside the town of Kabani, which is located in the northeastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iraq accuses Israel of attacks on Hashd Al-Shaabi base

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 5 hours ago
An investigation indicates Israel’s involvement in attacks on the military sites of the Iraq-based Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as Hashd Shaabi, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Monday. “Investigations reveal that Israel has carried out attacks on the Iraqi PMF’s depots,” the official was quoted as saying by the Al Jazeera news […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Motorists Get Eyeful as Porn Plays on Electronic Billboard

AP News at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Motorists traveling through a Detroit suburb were stunned to see a pornographic video playing on an electronic billboard.

Does This Video Show a Motorcyclist Evading Police by Jumping Over a Train Track?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
A video of a motorcyclist jumping over a train track certainly appears real, but key context is missing.

"Gathering Darkness"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 5 hours ago
*"Gathering Darkness"* by David Stockman "For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: If so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up." – Hosea 8:7 (King James Version) "The Tweeter-in-Chief is agitated… well, more so than usual. Impeachment does that to presidents. This one, though, has an unmatched capacity for chaos – both the creating and the surviving of it. Witness the president tweet-quoting a Dallas pastor’s declaration on Fox News that impeachment could lead to a “civil war like fracture.” At this st... more »

Bob Baldwin's Reflections on DB and Pension Design

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 5 hours ago
Bob Baldwin, a former director of PSP Investments who runs Baldwin Consulting and is a director at Addenda Capital, sent me an important paper, *DB and Pension Design: Reflections on Risks and Reporting*: Over the forty years that I have served as a pension specialist inside the trade union movement and outside of it since 2005, debates about the relative merits of defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension plans have been a prominent part of pension discourse. The intensity of the debate has ebbed and flowed over the years but has been more intense in recent years ... more »

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