Thursday, January 16, 2020

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Lucky For Trump, Most Of His Supporters Don't Read Books

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 29 seconds ago
Don't pass out, but Trump was lying in the 30 second clip above. He didn't get 46% of Hispanic voters; he got 28%. And he didn't win among the highly educated. Only 36% of college graduated voted for him. However, he was telling the truth about the poorly educated. A full third of his vote came from people whose education went as far as high school or less. And non-college whites made up the bulk of his supporters-- 63%. These are not people who read-- let alone comprehend-- books... just like Trump himself. So I guess they won't be reading John Bolton's (tell all?) book, which i... more »

Erdogan Announces Turkey Has Started To Send Troops to Libya

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 minutes ago
*Reuters:* *Erdogan says Turkey starting troop deployment to Libya* ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey is beginning to send troops into Libya in support of the internationally recognized government in Tripoli, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday, days before a summit in Berlin which will address the Libyan conflict. Last week, Turkey and Russia urged Libya’s warring parties to declare a ceasefire. However, despite talks in Moscow aimed at halting Khalifa Haftar’s months-long campaign to seize the Libyan capital, the two sides were unable to reach an agreement when Haftar failed to s... more »

Rouhani Warns Foreign Forces in Middle East ‘May Be in Danger’

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Al Jazeera English Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has warned European leaders that their troops could be “in danger” if they failed to withdraw from the Middle East. Hassan Rouhani made the comments just a day after Britain, France and Germany launched a dispute mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal. They accuse Iran of repeatedly violating …

Crypto News: Rumors Of A Fed Crypto Dollar As Soon As Next Week?! Ripple CEO Says XRP Not A Security

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
CB News [Crypto Blood] Crypto News: Rumors Of A Fed Crypto Dollar As Soon As Next Week?! Ripple CEO Says XRP Not A Security and New Bill to Exempt Small Crypto TXs From Taxes Returns to Congress. – In today’s crypto news Anthony Pomp says that he’s heard rumors that the Fed is going to …

Bitcoin’s “Crypto Dad” Moves to Put US Dollar on Blockchain?! (Bix Weir)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
RoadtoRoota After admitting that the US Government popped the 2017 Bitcoin Bubble, Chris Giancarlo is starting a “Foundation” to bring the Blockchain to the US Dollar….um. GOOD LUCK! ANY centralized crypto currency will be laughed off the stage when the Global Monetary Collapse occurs! end

Fatah Deputy Leader: Trump’s Israel-Palestine Peace Plan Only Helps Netanyahu

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Fatah Deputy Leader: Trump’s Israel-Palestine Peace Plan Only Helps Netanyahu by http://www.laht.com/index.asp RAMALLAH, West Bank – Fatah vice-chairman Mahmoud Aloul said Donald Trump sought to implement his so-called deal of the century in the region to help “his friend” Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli elections and not to improve the wellbeing of Palestinians. – …

Jordan’s Abdullah: Israel Imposing an ‘Unthinkable Situation’ on Palestinians

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Jordan’s Abdullah: Israel Imposing an ‘Unthinkable Situation’ on Palestinians by TOI STAFF and AFP, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ In a speech at the European Union Parliament on the tensions across the Middle East, monarch accuses Jewish state of ‘turning its back on its neighborhood’ – Jordan’s King Abdullah II said Wednesday that Israel has been trying to “impose an unthinkable …

Israel Begins Extending ‘Silent Annexation’ Over the West Bank, with the Blessings of the Trump Administration

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Israel Begins Extending ‘Silent Annexation’ Over the West Bank, with the Blessings of the Trump Administration by Yumna Patel, https://mondoweiss.net/ The Israeli Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had approved the creation of seven new Israeli nature reserves in Area C of the occupied West Bank. – According to the Jerusalem Post, the move …

Americans Have Been Brainwashed to Accept War Without Question

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Americans Have Been Brainwashed to Accept War Without Question by Mac Slavo, January 14th, 2020, SHTFplan.com As the United States seemed to teeter on the edge of yet another war, this time with Iran, the biggest concern was just how much support the government had for its mass-murdering schemes. But psychologists say that that is …

Esper Admits No Intelligence for Soleimani ‘Threat’, MSM Still Loyal to Iran Narrative

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Esper Admits No Intelligence for Soleimani ‘Threat’, MSM Still Loyal to Iran Narrative by Patrick Henningsen, 21st Century Wire The dominos continue to fall. Despite repeated protestations and assurances from Trump’s national security clique, the public has yet to see any sign of the much-celebrated ‘intelligence’ which the White House claims it has, and which was …

Media Remains Silent After CNN Settles Lawsuit with Covington Teen

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Fox News CNN settled a multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit filed by Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann; reaction and analysis from Fox Nation host Tammy Bruce. end

Israel to Step Up Strikes on Iranian Proxies in Syria – TV7 Israel News 15.01.20

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 15.01.20; 1) Syria’s T-4 air force base has yet again been subject to an aerial bombardment, in an attack attributed to the Israeli air force. 2) The E3, which consists of France, Britain and Germany, announced their collective decision to trigger the dispute mechanism under the 2015 nuclear agreement, …

Trump Shilling for the Military Industrial Complex & Saudi Arabia

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Blackstone Intelligence Network Trump makes crap up as he goes along. A world-class BS artist. Asked how many jobs US weapons manufactures would lose if Trump stopped arming the evil regime in #SaudiArabia, he just makes up numbers. Trump is a huckster – and an agent of the military industrial complex. end

Mailbag: What Happened to the Thugs Who Lied Us into Iraq War?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
RT America Rick Sanchez responds to your questions on a range of topics, including continuing US military intervention and the public health risks posed by 5G technology. end

14 Jan. Trends Journal: US Selling “Imminent Threat” Lie: WMDs 2.0

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 11 minutes ago
Gerald Celente Gerald Celente is Founder of the Trends Journal, a weekly, multi-media resource providing analysis & trend forecasts no other news outlet delivers. What’s going on? What does it mean? What’s next? Knowledge is power. Subscribe to the Trends Journal for Truth, Trends, and so much more. end

Scientific "Consensus;" Political NOT Scientific

Geoff at The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog - 15 minutes ago
Gee, poor Galileo! He opposed the "*scientific consensus!*" From the mostly reliable source - Wikipedia: *Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaulti de Galilei* 15 February 1564 – 8 January 1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath, from Pisa. Galileo has been called the "father of observational astronomy"] the "father of modern physics",] the "father of the scientific method", and the "father of modern science". Well, despite all these descriptors, he was punished by the church: The sentence of the Inquisition was delivered on 22 June. It was... more »

Why Hypersonic Missiles and Hypersonic Defenses Are a Top Priority for the Military

Military and Aerospace Electronics at The National Interest - 23 minutes ago
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] A race to get ahead. WASHINGTON – Hypersonic weapons have grabbed the attention of the defense industry, with Pentagon Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Michael Griffin calling hypersonic capabilities “the highest technical priority.” Defense News reports. Continue reading original article The Military & Aerospace Electronics take: 16 Jan. 2020 -- With Russia recently announcing its Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle operational, we understand the challenge as the U.S. races to fiel... more »

Why Is Saudi Arabia Is Buying 4 Littoral Combat Ships From America?

Military and Aerospace Electronics at The National Interest - 23 minutes ago
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The LCS isn't very good. WASHINGTON – Naval experts at Lockheed Martin Corp. will build four corvette-sized small surface warships for the government of Saudi Arabia, under terms of an order announced last month worth nearly two billion dollars. Officials of the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington are asking Lockheed Martin Corp. in Baltimore for the detail design and construction of four Multi Mission Surface Combatant ships (MMSC). The MMSC is a variant of the Lockheed Martin Freedom-class l... more »

335 Million Dead? Or Double That? Here's How People Would Die in the First Three Days of Nuclear War

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 23 minutes ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: Castle Bravo nuclear test. Date 1 March 1954] Nuclear war is a bad idea... *Key point: *The destruction of cities would deny the millions of injured, even those who might otherwise easily survive, even basic health care. What remains of government—in any country—would be hard pressed to maintain order in the face of dwindling food and energy supplies, a contaminated landscape, the spread of disease and masses of refugees. It is no exaggeration to say that for those who grew up during the Cold War, all-out nuclear war was “the ultimate ni... more »

Not Just An AK-47 Clone: Meet China' s Type 81

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 23 minutes ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers of People's Liberation Army (PLA) march in formation during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] Son of a gun! *Key Point:* It was meant to be a test of the Chinese ability to develop small arms on its own, instead of simply adapting other designs. In the 1980s, China’s small arms were largely inferior to the United States and Russia. The PLA was mostly armed with the Type 56 assault rifle, a clone of the... more »

Hawley drops out of Republican primary in the 27th congressional district

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 30 minutes ago
In a statement released late this afternoon, Assemblyman Steve Hawley announced that he is withdrawing from the Republican Primary contest in New York’s 27th district, where Rep. Chris Collins resigned upon being convicted of insider trading charges. The development is

Morinello elevated to Ranking Member on Codes Committee

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 30 minutes ago
Assemblyman Angelo Morinello (R,C,I,Ref-Niagara Falls) has been appointed as the Ranking Minority Member for the Assembly’s Standing Committee on Codes for the 2020 Legislative Session. Morinello has an extensive background in the criminal justice system, including serving as the Niagara Falls City

Customer (Dis) Service

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 30 minutes ago
BY NORBERT RUG I recently had some discussions about customer service due to some less than favorable experiences I had. I spent a rather cold night recently due to a botched thermostat replacement. To be sure I will never use

Ex-Boyfriend charged for the murder of Lakeeta Holloman on Buffalo’s Lower West Side

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 30 minutes ago
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 41-year-old Clarence Lamont Bryant of Buffalo has been arraigned before Erie County Court Judge Susan Maxwell Barnes on one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class “A-1” felony, and

Cheektowaga man charged for shooting fast-food restaurant manager

The Buffalo Chronicle at The Buffalo Chronicle - 30 minutes ago
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 44-year-old Anthony B. Jones of Cheektowaga has been arraigned before Buffalo City Court Judge Barbara Johnson-Lee on one count of Assault in the First Degree, a Class “B” violent felony. The

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Discusses MAGAnomics, China Trade and USMCA…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 46 minutes ago
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the coolest cat in the crew, appeared tonight for a discussion on economics and trade with Lou Dobbs. Secretary Ross discusses the current status of the economy and how the two trade agreements have established the … Continue reading →

THE SKRIPALS UNDER US CONTROL, AT A USAF NUCLEAR BOMBER BASE IN FAIRFORD, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Editor at Dances With Bears - 56 minutes ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with English plane spotters and bird watchers have discovered the location of the Skripals in Gloucestershire. An hour and a half’s drive north of their well-known home in Salisbury, Sergei and Yulia Skripal have been hidden inside an airbase operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for long-range B-52 and B-2 […]

BRITISH DEFENCE MINISTRY DOCUMENT REVEALS SKRIPAL BLOOD EVIDENCE IS MISSING – FAKE CHAIN OF CUSTODY MAKES NOVICHOK EVIDENCE WORTHLESS

Editor at Dances With Bears - 56 minutes ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with A British Ministry of Defence document, issued on March 12 but unnoticed since then, reports the ministry has searched its files and records of the blood sampling and testing for Novichok in the blood of Sergei and Yulia Skripal, but “failed to locate any information that provides the exact time that […]

The Daily Brief 2020-01-15

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Daraa, Syria, EU, Iran, US, Libya, Turkey, Gaza, Palestine, Idlib, Damascus, Russia, ISIS, Lebanon, Aleppo, Iraq, Tanf, Israel, T4. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, North-Africa, Turkey, Palestine, Middleeast, World-News, Lebanon, Iraq Let us know how you like this brief in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US confirms ISIS resurgent in Libya at moment Turkey transfers 2,000 Syrian militants

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 1 hour ago
This might come as a surprise to the broader American public and a mainstream media which has largely ignored recent escalating events in Libya, but guess who’s back? “The Donald Trump administration is seeing a “small” resurgence in the Islamic State’s numbers in Libya since strongman Khalifa Hifter began a bloody march on the capital […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

There Were 257 Bomb Attacks In Sweden In 2019

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
Police work on the site where an explosion damaged a residential building in central Stockholm, Sweden January 13, 2020. Janerik Henriksson/TT News Agency/via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Sweden suffers surge in bomb attacks as gang violence rises* STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - A surge in drug-linked gang-violence in Sweden led to a 60% increase in bomb blasts in 2019, government statistics showed on Thursday, as police work to rid the streets of explosives and guns with more officers on patrol. Sweden has been hit by a wave of shootings and bombings over the past couple of years which police hav... more »

Meet The Cast Of “‘Peach-mint” pt.2

Terry at 'Nox & Friends - 1 hour ago
Nancy Pelosi and her deranged, do-nothing, far-left Democrat cronies in the House released their hand-picked list of “ Impeachment Managers” yesterday, STILL on their war path to prosecute America’s President for crimes he did not commit. This prime of the slime team will go before the Senate to argue for President Trump’s conviction and removal… Rejected any witnesses requested by Republicans in House Judiciary Committee Wants impeachment because he doesn’t trust the vote of the American people Stated, “we cannot rely on an election when the president threatens the very integrity of... more »

"True Knowledge..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"There is a difference between a question and a wonder. I would prefer to answer only questions that will be useful to you. A child looks up at the starry sky at night and wonders. He is filled with the joy of the mystery of creation. Why should I explain everything to you and take away that joy? I will not. The purpose of my words is to create silence, to create joy. I am not here to stuff your head full of knowledge. A child starts out innocent. You ask him something and he says, "I don't know." Then that child grows up and thinks he knows everything. I'll teach you something. I'... more »

"To Tell The Truth..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 hour ago
"In ordinary times we get along surprisingly well, on the whole, without ever discovering what our beliefs really are. If, now and again, this remote and academic problem is so unmannerly as to thrust its way into our minds, there are plenty of things we can do to drive the intruder away. We can get the car out or go to a party or to the cinema or read a detective story or have a row with a district council or write a letter to the papers about the habits of the nightjar or Shakespeare's use of nautical metaphor. Thus we build up a defense mechanism against self-questioning because,... more »

CO2, SO2, O3: A journey of Discovery

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: A previous post Light Bulbs Disprove Global Warming presented an article by Dr. Peter Ward along with some scientific discussion from his website. This post presents an excerpt from Chapter One of his book which helpfully explains his journey of discovery from his field of volcanism to the larger question…

Ex-Drug Company Execs Face Reckoning in Opioid Bribery Case

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 hour ago
This week, the founder and seven former top employees of Arizona-based Insys Therapeutics appeared in Boston to face sentencing in front of a federal judge. According to prosecutors, their role in a bribery scheme increased sales of a potent and highly addictive painkiller, helping to fuel the nationwide opioid crisis. The case against company founder […] The post Ex-Drug Company Execs Face Reckoning in Opioid Bribery Case appeared first on Health Nut News.

Flynn Update – Judge Sullivan Grants Continuance, Requests Briefs and Sets Hearing Date…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
Judge Emmet Sullivan has granted the Flynn motion for continuance and established a briefing schedule for consideration on the Flynn motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Judge Sullivan has set February 27th, 2020, as the next date for a hearing … Continue reading →

President Trump Delivers Remarks on Constitutional Prayer in School (W/ Presser) – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump held an oval office event focused on protecting every student’s constitutional right to pray in school. The president is updating Federal guidance regarding protected prayer and religious expression in public schools (not updated since 2003). The … Continue reading →

America Avoided War With Iran, But World War III Could Still Happen In These 5 Places

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, World* The world's most dangerous locales. *Key point: *The prospect of global conflagration in 2020 is low. As the United States enters an election year, prospects for global stability remain uncertain. President Trump’s foreign policy stood at odds with those of his predecessor, and will likely a central point of contestation in the election. At this point, several crises might emerge that would not only turn the election, but potentially bring about a wider global conflict. Here are the five most likely flashpoints for world war in 2020 (See my W... more »

How China Is Practicing—and Perfecting—an Amphibious Invasion of Taiwan

Lyle J. Goldstein at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] It takes a lot of hard work. *Key Question:* Would Beijing really do it? A number of events and trends are coming together now to drive Taiwan, and with it the whole Asia-Pacific region, to the edge of disaster. These include the recent election for Taiwan’s leadership, the unrest in Hong Kong, China’s increasing military might, and the downward spiral of contemporary U.S.-China relations. For sure, Taiwan has been at or near the center of U.S-China relations for the last seventy years, so at one level, there is nothing part... more »

Japan Really Could Have Won World War II. Here's How.

James Holmes at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_of_Japan#/media/File:Ka-Mi_tanks_on_2nd_Class_Jusokan.jpg] Here's how. *Key point: *Political victory isn't achieved through overt military dominance alone. Let's face it. Imperial Japan stood next to no chance of winning a fight to the finish against the United States. Resolve and resources explain why. So long as Americans kept their dander up, demanding that their leaders press on to complete victory, Washington had a mandate to convert the republic's immense industrial potential into a virtually unstop... more »

Meet the 5 Amazing Empires That Once Ruled Over India

Akhilesh Pillalamarri at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/INDIA-DAILYLIFE--S1BETULLIHAB.html] Powerful and impressive. *Key point:* These great kingdoms show what ancient and mighty civilizations could accomplish. It is a shame they are not better known around the world. South Asia is like a world unto itself. Also known as the Indian subcontinent, its particular geography and climate have always led to it having distinct sets of histories and cultures. Currently, over a fifth of the world’s population lives on a landmass almost *the size* of Europe ... more »

The Pentagon Finally Ditches the F-35’s Faulty Logistics System

David Axe at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. military is replacing the F-35 stealth fighter’s unreliable centralized maintenance system with … a different centralized maintenance system. One that could be simpler to use. The U.S. military is replacing the F-35 stealth fighter’s unreliable centralized maintenance system with … a different centralized maintenance system. One that could be simpler to use. Ellen Lord, the Pentagon’s top weapons-buyer, on Jan. 14, 2020 said the military would replace the Autonomic Logistics Information System, or ALIS, with the less-complex Operational Data Int... more »

Oops. The U.S. Army Just Screwed Up Another Vehicle Program

David Axe at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Army has walked back its third effort in two decades to replace the aging M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The U.S. Army has walked back its third effort in two decades to replace the aging M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The Army on Jan. 16, 2020 announced it was canceling its current competition to pick a new, semi-robotic fighting vehicle. The service said just one contractor, Michigan-based General Dynamics Land Systems, submitted a bid to the Optionally-Manned Fighting Vehicle effort, rendering the effort non-competitive. “Tod... more »

These .45 Caliber Handguns Are The Most Impressive Ever

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Take a look. *Key point: *Today there are more choices of .45 ACP pistols than ever before. The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol round, or .45 ACP as it is commonly known, is fairly controversial. Invented in 1905 by prolific firearms designer John Moses Browning, the .45 ACP was the standard caliber of the Colt M1911 pistol, and remains so to this day. A heavy, subsonic bullet, a typical .45 ACP weighs twice as much as the 9mm Luger round and delivers a third more energy. Today, advances in bullet technology means a 9mm round can deliver as much energy a... more »

These Are the Crazy High-Tech Weapons America Would Fight World War III With

David Axe at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-IRAN-USA-RC1486054D00.html] Better to deter than to actually fight. *Key point:* Washington is always working on better and badder weapons. These systems are designed to deter, and if necessary, win a war against anyone. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency — DARPA, the Pentagon’s fringe-science organization — has begun work on a small drone that extend the range of an AIM-120 air-to-air missile. The “Flying Missile Rail” could help U.S. Air Force and Navy fighters match and even e... more »

What The Research Says: Could A Woman Beat Donald Trump?

Nathaniel Swigger at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Nathaniel Swigger* *Politics, * There's one way to know for sure. U.S. presidential candidates Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren got into a fight this week. Warren reported that Sanders had, in a 2018 meeting, told her that he didn’t believe a woman could win over President Trump in the 2020 election. Sanders denied he said it. But the two raised a question that many Americans may have asked. Can a woman win the upcoming presidential election? Three women remain out of an original six in the Democratic primary for president: Sens. Warren and Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Tulsi... more »

The 40 Year Old Patriot Missile Still Terrifies America's Enemies

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Specialist Tevin Howe and Specialist Eduardo Martinez take part in training on a U.S. Army Patriot surface-to-air missile launcher at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2019. Picture taken January 12, 2019.] "Hit to kill." *Key Point:* A firing battery could roll into position and be ready to fire in a less than an hour. A battery consisted of a phased array radar set, engagement control station, electric power plant, an antenna mast group, communications relay group, and up to eight launching stations controlling f... more »

Move Over, Glock: Meet the Sig Sauer P320

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: Photograph of a Sig Sauer, Inc. Model P320 Handgun Date 16 January 2018] It's the most successful competitor in the world. *Key Point:* Since the P320’s fire control group is unified across the P320 line of pistols, it allows for easy swapping of cheap plastic frames to suit the user. Sig Sauer’s P320 is perhaps Glock’s most successful competitor in the world of striker-fired polymer-framed handguns. It might also represent the first truly successful clean-slate design by Sig Sauer, Inc. But what makes the P320 the most successful competitor? ... more »

How Did the Air Force Keep the SR-71 Spy Plane Secret?

Robert Beckhusen at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Americas* [image: An underside view of an SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft in flight at an undisclosed location.] It wasn't easy... *Key point: *In a tightly-knit industry with overlapping suppliers of hardware and spare parts, word got around — and traveling vendors were often a source of grist for the rumor mill. There are few secret projects like U.S. Air Force black projects, and that was certainly the case for the famed SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 was no ordinary aircraft but a big, beautiful and state-of-the-art spy plane desig... more »

On Human Nature And Culture

Unknown at The Verma Report - 2 hours ago
You cannot break human nature through political coercion. Human nature is largely dependent on culture, which is a product of centuries of intellectual, religious, and materialistic endeavors. It may bend when political coercion is applied, but as soon as the political coercion is removed, human nature will, like a spring, revert back to its original shape. However, human nature can be broken by attacking and transforming culture. That is why the philosophies and political movements that want to promote a different type of human beings despise the existing culture—their politics cen... more »

Did Lewis Carroll Say ‘Everyone Wants a Magical Solution for Their Problem’?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 2 hours ago
There are many lands: some of them have magic, some do not, and some need it.

A Textbook Example of Tyranny

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 2 hours ago
So Virginia introduces a bundle of radical laws to destroy 2nd amendment rights, militias, sale transfer and registration bills, and the People of Virginia says no, and we're going to vote you all out next term. Virginia government responds by introducing a bill to eliminate voter ID. Virginia says we're not going to wait, we'll petition your removal from office, and get almost a 3rd of the 240K signatures to remove the governor and starts petitions to remove delegates. Virginia government responds by introducing a bill to raise the amount of signatures from 10% of the prevailing vo... more »

Former FBI Director James Comey Under Investigation For Leaks To The New York Times And Washington Post

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Former FBI Director James Comey testifies before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on "Russian Federation Efforts to Interfere in the 2016 U.S. Elections" on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 8, 2017. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo *FOX News:* *James Comey focus of FBI leak investigation, report says* The Justice Department is investigating whether then-FBI Director James Comey illegally leaked secret information concerning a Russian document to The New York Times and The Washington Post, the Times reported late Thursday. The new review, which the Times downplaye... more »

The two climate change conversations we need to have at the same time

Joel Werner at Just In - 2 hours ago
Climate change is a long, heavy, slow moving train crawling across decades. Even if we pull the emergency brake right now, we're not stopping for a while yet. That's why we need to learn to adapt, writes Joel Werner.

'Canberra, come back': Any kind of fool could see Batemans Bay just can't live without tourists

Niki Burnside at Just In - 2 hours ago
Business owners in the bushfire-affected town of Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast issue a simple plea to their neighbours up the Kings Highway: "Canberra, come back."

Ten million kilos of recycling to go to landfill following SKM collapse

Just In - 2 hours ago
The collapse of Victorian waste collection firm SKM is continuing to create problems across the border, with SA having to bury more than 400 shipping containers' worth of recycling.

Hong Kong airline apologises for making woman take 'humiliating' pregnancy test before flight

Just In - 2 hours ago
Hong Kong Express Airways apologises after forcing a passenger to take a pregnancy test before she boarded a flight to the US territory of Northern Mariana Island, which has become a popular destination for so-called 'birth tourism'.

Attenborough links Australian bushfires to climate change, says world at 'moment of crisis'

Just In - 2 hours ago
British naturalist Sir David Attenborough says Australia's devastating bushfires are an "international catastrophe", calling for urgent action while criticising the Australian Government's approach to climate change.

Spot the difference — when is breaking someone's jaw not assault?

Daniel Miles at Just In - 2 hours ago
A parolee who left a teen footballer with a broken jaw during a country match has been sentenced for recklessly causing injury. So why don't AFL players face similar punishment for on-field assaults?

Woman charged with possessing child abuse material after tip-off from US authorities

Just In - 2 hours ago
A young woman from South Australia's south-east will face court accused of possessing child abuse material, after a tip-off was provided to local police by US authorities.

'Ludicrous' marathon shoes should be banned, Rob de Castella says

Simon Smale at Just In - 2 hours ago
Nike's Vaporfly shoe has helped athletes break records, but Australian marathon legend Rob de Castella has labelled them 'ludicrous' and against the 'spirit' of athletics.

Widow accepts bravery award at her volunteer firefighter husband's funeral

Rosie King And Mikaela Ortolan at Just In - 2 hours ago
The wife of firefighter Samuel McPaul, who was killed when a fire tornado flipped his truck near the NSW-Victoria border, receives a bravery medal on his behalf at a funeral in his home town of Holbrook.

BOM: No rain until April

Geoff at The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog - 3 hours ago
Image: Wikipedia The sun goes down on a cloudless sky The tide is in the waters high The fisherman are back in town Tonight they'll either drink or drown Wait for rain to come down Wait for rain all year round It's the talk of the town, goin' 'round It was the talk of the town, we were waiting for the rain. And, if Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) could be trusted (note that "IF") we would't have any rain until April 2020. In December, a meeting of state and federal ministers was told, by the BoM that there would be no significant rain until at least April. There will be no ... more »

Parnas evidence, GAO assessment on Ukraine funding and Yovanovitch intimidation

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 3 hours ago
As the Donald J. Trump impeachment trial started out with the serious and sober presentation of the articles of impeachment and swearing in by the Chief Justice, two news bullets of the last two days are shaping the trial. With … Continue reading →

Terror Attack

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 16 (IPS) - The *United Nations Country Team* in Kenya is deeply distressed by the rising cases of terrorist attacks on schools, teachers and learners, especially in the north-eastern regions of Kenya. While we stand in solidarity with the affected communities, we reiterate that acts of terror and hate are even more egregious when they target innocent, unarmed civilians including children. Read the full story, “Terror Attack”, on globalissues.org →

January 16: Yes, there is a climate emergency.

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 3 hours ago
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/15/climate-emergency-2019-was-second-hottest-year-on-record And the world is nowhere close to having a plan. https://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/climate-2019-1.5427586 ________________________________________________________________ https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/the-time-for-trudeau-to-draw-a-line-with-trump/ In fact, Trudeau has done just that - and this is quite remarkable. In our world, it is common for powerful nations to suck weak neighbours into their wars. For most of the 20th century, for example,Britain expected Canada to f... more »

US Democrats Release Documents Indicating A Possible Surveillance Operation Against The Former U.S. Ambassador In Ukraine

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Politico:* *Ukraine probes possible surveillance of US ambassador* *The interior ministry has called on the FBI to help shed light on ‘possible criminal offense.’* Police in Ukraine are investigating the possibility that the country's former U.S. ambassador Marie Yovanovitch was under illegal surveillance before she was recalled from her post, the Associated Press reported Thursday. The announcement came two days after Democratic lawmakers released documents showing that Lev Parnas, an associate of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, communicating about the r... more »

Opioid Crisis — A Result of Poverty, Availability and Pain

WTStaff at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - Aggressive marketing is another leading cause of the opioid crisis.

The End of Mandates

WTStaff at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Rosanne Lindsay* - Governments are going to great extremes to intimidate citizens into submission.

Petition Launched to Probe FDA’s Conflict of Interest in Health Risks from Cell Phone and WiFi Radiation

WTStaff at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*B.N. Frank* - There are countless ads on TV for class action lawsuits against products the FDA originally approved for a reason.

Colgate Releases Vegan-Certified Toothpaste in First-of-Its-Kind Recyclable Tube

WTStaff at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Jprdan Davidson* - Colgate has launched a new line of toothpaste in a fully recyclable tube, a first for toothpaste, as The Guardian reported.

Proposed Bill to Make Cellphone Use Under 21 a Crime Punishable by 1 year in Prison

WTStaff at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Matt Agorist* - Rest assured that the tyrants attempting to take away your access to information are doing so “for your safety.”

Like It or Not, ALEC is Determined You Will Have 5G

WTStaff at Waking Times - 3 hours ago
*Gary Null, PhD* - Many of us in the environmental movement consider 5G technology the greatest danger to human health and the environment.

U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff Sued by Physicians Group for Censoring Vaccine Debate

AdminM at Health Impact News - 3 hours ago
On Jan 15, 2020, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, along with Katarina Verrelli, on behalf of herself and others who seek access to vaccine information, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant Adam Schiff has abused government power and infringed on their free-speech rights. “Who appointed Congressman Adam Schiff as Censor-in-Chief?” asks AAPS General Counsel. “No one did, and he should not be misusing his position to censor speech on the internet.” In February and March 2019, Rep. Schiff contacted Goog... more »

Homeland Security Officials Tout 100 Miles of New Border Wall

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 3 hours ago
From The Daily Signal: Excerpts: YUMA, Ariz.—Top officials in the Department of Homeland Security visited southern Arizona on Friday to commemorate completion of 100 miles of new border wall. Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf stopped by the U.S.-Mexico border near Yuma and delivered a speech in recognition of what he called a milestone: 100 miles of completed border wall since the beginning of the Trump administration. Enjoy the good news of the 30 foot wall being built! Also for those interested, you can go to the following site and see the number of projects, miles built, completion ... more »

Dissenter Weekly: Blowing Whistle On Business Of War In Iraq—Plus, Honduras and DOJ Cheat Whistleblower

Shadowproof at Shadowproof - 3 hours ago
On this week’s “Dissenter Weekly Update,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola discusses how military contractors are speaking out after President Donald Trump assassinated—and attempted to assassinate—leaders of militias aligned with General Qassim Soleimani. Current and former employees for a military contractor called Sallyport Global Services claim the Iranian-backed militia, The post Dissenter Weekly: Blowing Whistle On Business Of War In Iraq—Plus, Honduras and DOJ Cheat Whistleblower appeared first on Shadowproof.

GAO: White House's Hold On Military Aid To Ukraine Broke The Law

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Daily Mail:* *White House's hold on military aid to Ukraine broke the law because Donald Trump cannot override Congress, nonpartisan watchdog rules hours before Senate is sworn in for his trial* * The nonpartisan General Accountability Office announced its findings in a report * It was revealed shortly before Senators are to be sworn in for President Trump's impeachment * White House Office of Management and Budget 'violated the' Impoundment Control Act * It held back millions Congress earmarked for security aid * Giuliani associate Lev Parnas says the funds were held back as pres... more »

The Impeachment Of President Trump -- News Updates January 16, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 3 hours ago
*Daily Mail: **'Do you solemnly swear you will do impartial justice, according to the Constitution and laws, so help you God?' Chief Justice John Roberts and the 100 senators are sworn as jurors in to put Donald Trump on trial* * Donald Trump's trial began at 12.05 pm on Thursday January 16; he is accused of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress * The House Democratic impeachment managers arrived in the Senate chamber Thursday to formally read the articles of impeachment against President Trump * The Senate Sergeant at Arms Michael Stenger proclaimed: 'Hear ye, hear ye, hear ... more »

Why Aid is Not Enough to Save Assyrians in Iraq

Patriarch Louis Sako of the Chaldean Catholic Church took the unprecedented move of cancelling Christmas celebrations in Iraq, following the violence unleashed upon regime protesters in Baghdad and elsewhere that left hundreds dead.

Still Wondering: How Is It That 40% Of Americans Support Trump? And A Corollary: Why Is Biden Still Ahead In The Primary?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
When I was beginning my teenage years, I had a girlfriend whose family lived on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, not far from the Trump family housing project, Beach Haven, that Woody Guthrie lived in and wrote a song about. I used to visit her a lot and often saw the Trumps (though, alas, never Woody). They had bad vibes but everyone knew who they were. They liked it that way. Publicity, even bad publicity, was their lifeblood. Decades later I was working in a publicity and p.r. firm in San Francisco. There was always some discussion about the adage, that the only bad publicity is no pu... more »

India, Uzbekistan explore PTA to push bilateral trade and business with Central Asia

bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
17-Jan-2020 India and Uzbekistan agreed to work towards early conclusion of the Feasibility Study to be jointly conducted by the two sides to begin negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement.

Indonesia likely to see small gains from US-China deal

bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
16-Jan-2020 Indonesia is likely to see a small benefit from the phase-one trade deal between the United States and China as the demand for commodities and the overall Chinese economy are expected to improve.

RCEP offers $125 billion market for domestic companies

bilaterals.org - 4 hours ago
16-Jan-2020 Even though the government has decided to stay out of the world's largest trade block RCEP, it offers a market potential of USD 125 billion if domestic firms improve competitiveness, as per a World Trade Centre study.

More heavy snow for the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest

Robert at Ice Age Now - 4 hours ago
A strong storm will bring heavy snow to the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest and snow, rain and freezing rain to much of the eastern half of the country. 4-8 inches of snow are likely for parts of the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes and the Northeast with isolated areas of a foot of snow possible ... Read more More heavy snow for the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest The post More heavy snow for the Cascades, Sierra and Upper Midwest appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Snow and below-zero temps in United Arab Emirates

Robert at Ice Age Now - 4 hours ago
There was actual snow in the UAE this week. And it was not just a light sprinkling. A temperature of -0.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at the top of the UAE’s highest mountain, Jais Mountain at 4.15am on Wednesday January 15. The Jais Mountain can be found in Ras Al Khaimah. Some people braved the ... Read more Snow and below-zero temps in United Arab Emirates The post Snow and below-zero temps in United Arab Emirates appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Lapdog Europeans Join Trump To Kill Iran Deal

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
RonPaulLibertyReport The European partners of the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal have handed a big gift to the neocons and warmongers, announcing that they have trigged a mechanism within the agreement that will effectively kill the agreement in weeks. So say goodbye to peace and trade and hello to war with Iran. More in today’s Liberty …

Repo Market Opertations Extended To Mid-February Now! New Talks of Extending Repo to Hedge Funds!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
CB News [Crypto Blood] Repo Market Opertations Extended To Mid-February Now! New Talks of Extending Repo to Hedge Funds! The Federal Reserve has just announced plans to extend repo operations through to mid-February and also into April to cover shortfalls during the 2020 Tax-Refund season. In addition to that, I talk about the new plan …

Screen Time: Conclusions About the Effects of Digital Media Are Often Incomplete, Irrelevant, or Wrong

Doreen Marchionni at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
Humans are barraged by digital media 24/7. Is it really a problem?

Pigeon Wearing Tiny Sombrero Discovered in Reno

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
A pigeon wearing a tiny sombrero in Reno was discovered following sightings of its cowboy hat-wearing cousins in Las Vegas, a city manager said.

Judge Upholds Ban on Weapons at Gun Rally in Virginia

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
A judge upheld a ban on firearms at a pro-gun rally scheduled in Virginia, rejecting a request from gun-rights groups who sued to overturn it.

Another Swamp Lie: GAO says withholding Ukraine aid was illegal

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 4 hours ago
It's obvious that this latest ploy by the GAO is part of a Swamp based attack on Trump since it materialized on the same day that Pelosi finally sent impeachment to the Senate. Everyone and his brother has known about what Trump did since last summer but magically the GAO stayed silent until the precise day that the Democrats were restarting their war by any means attack on Trump. Totally a coincidence for sure...not. But it's also obvious that the GAO statement is a lie. First Trump didn't withhold money from Ukraine; Ukraine got every penny. So what the Democrats and the #FakeN... more »

Virginia Governor Abuses Law to Declare State of Emergency, Ban Guns for Planned Pro-gun Rally

C. Mitchell Shaw at rss - 4 hours ago
[image: virginia-governor-abuses-law-to-declare-state-of-emergency-ban-guns-for-planned-pro-gun-rally] In an egregious attempt to pervert the law for his own political agenda, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has issued a state of emergency and banned all weapons during a planned pro-Second Amendment Rally in Richmond.

RFK, Jr. Discusses Vaccines on Yahoo! Finance’s “Influencers with Andy Serwer”

Joyce Ghen at Children's Health Defense - 4 hours ago
Don’t miss this vaccine debate on Yahoo Finance! RFK, Jr joins “Influencers” with Andy Serwer. They discuss the environment and lack of vaccine safety. The vaccine portion is from about 18 minutes to 28 minutes. Among other things, RFK, Jr. says, “Show me the huge body of vaccine studies!” “Show me one!” “They are all […] The post RFK, Jr. Discusses Vaccines on Yahoo! Finance’s “Influencers with Andy Serwer” appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Information Clearing House Headlines 16 January 2020

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 4 hours ago
16 January 2020 — Information Clearing House Unintended Consequences: Did Trump Just Give the Middle East to China and Russia? By F. William Engdahl We are clearly in for some very nasty trouble in the Middle East. – Continue ==== The Russian Prime Minister Resigns And No One Knows Why By Moon Of Alabama It seems that the … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 16 January 2020

Entire Alphabet Found on the Wing Patterns of Butterflies

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 4 hours ago
The late Kjell Bloch Sandved, a nature photographer from Norway, devoted his entire photographic career to capturing the beauty and wonder of our world. He accumulated a fascinating collection of butterfly and moth images with interesting patterns on their wings that share a remarkable resemblance to the letters of the alphabet. In fact, he beautifully […] The post Entire Alphabet Found on the Wing Patterns of Butterflies appeared first on Health Nut News.

Impeachment Trial Next Steps – Senate Leader McConnell Establishes Briefing Schedule…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
Adopted today by unanimous consent: A Summons to the White House notifying them of the impeachment trial will be issued by the Senate and delivered by Saturday January 18th, 2020, 6:00pm, The House of Representatives (impeachment managers) have a deadline … Continue reading →

Algorithms Have More In Common With Humans Than You May Think

Christian Borch at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Christian Borch* *Technology, * In 2019, the world fretted that algorithms now know us better than we know ourselves. In 2019, the world fretted that algorithms now know us better than we know ourselves. No concept captures this better than surveillance capitalism, a term coined by American writer Shoshana Zuboff to describe a bleak new era in which the likes of Facebook and Google provide popular services while their algorithms hawk our digital traces. Surprisingly, Zuboff’s concern doesn’t extend to the algorithms in financial markets that have replaced many of the humans on ... more »

Is Russia's Armata Super Tank the Best In the World?

TNI Staff at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORWAY-RUSSIA-US-ARCTIC-RC2J5D9C0VS4.html] Let's put it to the challenge. *Key Point:* Russia's may be on top right now, but wait for the next M1 Abrams tank. Almost all major military powers today field some sort of powerful main battle tank. But what would be considered the best of the best? Take for example the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams. A powerful tank that has been upgraded dramatically over the years, but can it compete with the best say Russia has to offer? Speaking of Moscow, the T-14 sports some very i... more »

"A World Gone Mad"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*"A World Gone Mad"* by Brian Maher "Today we gasp, stagger, reel. The enormity of it all has finally overmatched our capacities. Consider… Total global debt presently piles up to 322% of GDP - a record. Total “developed world” debt piles higher yet - 383% of GDP — another record. The world’s stock markets combine to $88 trillion, or 100% of global GDP. That is another record yet. Record upon record upon record has come down... as debt has gone relentlessly up. And what does the world have to show for the deluge? *Little Bang for the Buck: *Real United States GDP growth gutters a... more »

Machine Learning For Jets: A Workshop In New York

Tommaso Dorigo at Science 2.0 blogs - 4 hours ago
The third "Machine Learning for Jets" workshop is ongoing these days at the Kimmel centre of New York University, a nice venue overlooking Washington Square park in downtown Manhattan. I came to attend it and remain up-to-date with the most advanced new algorithms that are been used for research in collider physics, as I have done last year. The workshop is really well organized and all talks are quite interesting, so this is definitely a good time investment for me. read more

Explained: Why the US Hated and Assassinated Iran’s General Soleimani

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 5 hours ago
*21WIRE + Syriana Analysis* | In short, both the US and Israel wanted Soleimani dead.

Turkish-backed militants destroy Syrian Army vehicle in Idlib: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 5 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants managed to destroy a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) vehicle in the Idlib countryside on Thursday. In a video released by the so-called “Syrian National Army” (SNA), their forces scored a direct hit on the Syrian Army vehicle as it was sitting idly in the town of Tal […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russia’s latest minesweeper warship enters eastern Mediterranean

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 5 hours ago
The Black Sea Fleet’s latest minesweeper Ivan Antonov is transiting the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits in its deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, the Fleet’s press office reported on Thursday. “For the ship’s crew, this is the first deployment to the long-distance maritime zone after it was accepted for service in the Black Sea Fleet,” the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

France deploys aircraft carrier group to Middle East amid ongoing tensions

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 5 hours ago
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the country’s Charles De Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group will be deployed to the Levant between January and April 2020 in order to aid French military Operation Chammal in the Middle East. The operation was originally launched in 2014 to halt the expansion of Daesh* and to support […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

THE HOUDINI TRICK AND THE SKRIPAL CASE — CORONER RIDLEY’S ESCAPE FROM THE EVIDENCE OF THE ONE WITNESS WHO KNOWS THE TRUTH, SERGEI SKRIPAL

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with In a ruling issued by the Wiltshire county coroner David Ridley (lead image) this week, the British Government allegations of a Russian assassination plot against Sergei Skripal by the nerve agent Novichok were repeated and accepted — without the qualification that they have not yet been tested and proven in the […]

GERMAN PARLIAMENT OFFICE REPORTS NO RUSSIAN INVASION OF DONBASS, REJECTS MEDIA AND GOVERNMENT PROPAGANDA

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with A report by a research unit of the German Bundestag, just released in Berlin, has defied the narrative of the European Union, NATO and the US, with the conclusion that since the Ukraine civil war began in early 2014, there has been no reliable evidence of Russian troop invasion or […]

THE FOG OF WAR – GORILLA RADIO DISCUSSES THE RUSSIAN FOCUS

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Political fog and the fog of war are different. The first is a way of believing first, seeing afterwards. The second is what happens when the weapons of camouflage and deception combine with confusion and fear to make seeing clearly impossible. Follow last week’s events as they happened in Damascus, Istanbul […]

FATHER CHRISTMAS MAKES A PROMISE TO DELIVER THE TRUTH, BUT FIRST TO TIE UP THE LIARS

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with “From now onwards you tell the truth, and that’s it”, Robert Fisk, one of the few British journalists who do, explained recently for a television documentary that this was the credo he learned from his job. He’s still being published in a London newspaper controlled by the Lebedev family; […]

PRESIDENT PUTIN MAKES A PHENOMENAL REVELATION IN HIS PRESS CONFERENCE

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with During President Vladimir Putin’s four-and-a-half hour press conference on Thursday – the second longest on record in Russia; the longest in the rest of the world — he was congratulated several times by the audience for the answers he gave about the running of Russia. This is a regular feature. Putin’s […]

RUSSIA LYING LITE – MARTIN CRUZ SMITH SELLS A NOVEL ABOUT MIKHAIL KHODORKOVSKY MAKING LOVE TO ANNA POLITKOVSKAYA IN IRKUTSK (NO JOKE)

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Simon & Schuster is a New York publisher which is now the property of ViacomCBS, National Amusements Inc., and the part-demented Sumner Redstone (Rothstein). It has long made a business of selling lies about Russia. That’s the non-fiction department. It’s a harder sell for the fiction department to do the same. […]

SERGEI SKRIPAL’S THREE TELEPHONE-CALLS OPEN THE QUESTION OF WHICH SIDE THE BRITISH THINK HE’S ON

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Sergei Skripal (lead image), the central figure in the British Government’s 21-month old story of an attempted assassination by GRU, the Russian military intelligence agency, is alive; not very well; and living in England. Skripal has revealed himself in three brief telephone calls to his niece Viktoria, living with his […]

RUSSIAN STRATEGY VERSUS TURKISH ARMS, US FANTASIES, GREEK AND CYPRIOT FRIGHTS – GORILLA RADIO DISCUSSES THE WAR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN MAPS

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with In the great game of who will sell gas to Europe, and in the American game of stopping Russia from doing so, Turkey has now declared its stake in the outcome by erecting a paper barrier across the Mediterranean Sea from the Turkish coast to the Libyan coast, and preparing to […]

THE SULTAN’S NEW POWER GRAB IS THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE LIBYAN SHORE – WHAT ROLE FOR THE RUSSIAN S-400?

Editor at Dances With Bears - 5 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with “We told you so”. In another case of the Russian General Staff telling the Kremlin that arming the Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan puts strategic Russian interests at risk, Turkey has signed a plan to extend its control of the seabed southward across the Mediterranean to the Libyan coastline. The Turkish […]

House Votes To Send Impeachment to Senate

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 5 hours ago
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-193 to send its impeachment articles to the Senate. In a tweet yesterday and in her speech before the House today, Speaker Pelosi announced the two themes: Trump is a pawn of the Russians who stole the 2016 election for him, and “dismissal” is coverup. On Tuesday, Pelosi tweeted, “American elections should be decided by the American people, not by the Russian Government. Retweet if you agree!” In her House speech, Pelosi defended her delay in sending the impeachment articles to the Senate by making claims that internal emails expressing ... more »

Donald Trump is a Builder, Give Him LaRouche’s Tools - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 5 hours ago
Donald Trump is a Builder, Give Him LaRouche’s Tools - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of Donald Trump is a Builder, Give Him LaRouche’s Tools - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Live at 9pm EST / 6pm PST - The British plot against Donald Trump and his voters continues. It is clear from a clinical reading of the mainstream media that it has three outstanding elements presently: Draw Out the Fake Impeachment Proceedings, Get Trump Involved in an Intractable War in Southwest Asia, Let Michael Bloomberg run a billion dollar campaign to demoralize the Trump base in the battleground states. A... more »

Halifax woman says she was racially profiled by Wal-Mart employees who wrongfully accused her of theft, then beaten by police

El Jones at Halifax Examiner - 5 hours ago
Santina Rao was at the Walmart at the Halifax Shopping Centre on Wednesday when she was accused of stealing by store staff, assaulted by the police, and arrested. Rao was shopping with her two young children, age 3 and 15 months. She paid for $90 worth of items in the electronics department. The cashier told […]

Spike in animal surrenders as financial pressures mount for Darwin dog owners

Emilie Gramenz at Just In - 5 hours ago
PAWS Darwin says it is at capacity after an increase in people surrendering their pets to them after Christmas due to increasing financial pressures.

Hanson joins Labor, Greens's call for Senate investigation into McKenzie's sports grants program

Just In - 5 hours ago
There is growing support for a Senate inquiry into the Government's handling of a $100 million pre-election sports cash splash, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson joining with Labor and the Greens.

Too privileged, too bogan: How 'postcode prejudice' affects rich and poor

Anna Kelsey-Sugg at Just In - 5 hours ago
Have you ever been judged for where you live? Postcode stigma is rife in Australia — and the people who live in affluent areas aren't immune.

Injured pair arrested after suspected drug lab explodes inside Adelaide unit

Just In - 5 hours ago
Police are investigating whether a drug lab was the cause of an explosion inside an Anzac Highway unit block, with police arresting two people who were earlier taken to hospital.

Local milk company denied major government contract despite promise to 'Buy Queensland'

Jennifer Nichols at Just In - 5 hours ago
The Queensland Government is accused of "complete hypocrisy" for choosing two multi-national dairy processors over the family-owned Maleny Dairies to supply fresh milk and dairy products to some of the state's major hospitals.

The knives are out for Bernie Sanders, which is good news for him

David Lipson at Just In - 5 hours ago
Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren started the election with a non-aggression pact, but Sanders is now surging ahead and Warren needs to make a move, writes David Lipson.

Grundy signs mammoth deal to stay with Collingwood, which now faces a contract dilemma

Just In - 5 hours ago
Brodie Grundy's Collingwood future is assured with the star ruckman signing a seven-year, multi-million-dollar deal — but the Pies' tricky contract situation remains.

Surfer's foot left 'pretty mangled' after being 'bitten to the bone' in shark attack

Ainslie Drewitt-Smith at Just In - 5 hours ago
Witnesses and paramedics say a surfer who was mauled by a shark — at a NSW break known as "Sharkies" — has been left with nasty injuries, but is in a stable condition.

Spanish billionaire fined $84 million for smuggling Picasso artwork

Just In - 5 hours ago
An 83-year-old former Spanish bank chairman is fined $84 million for smuggling a Pablo Picasso painting abroad after it was designated a national treasure.

Qantas plane's emergency safety system activated after near miss over Sydney

Emma Elsworthy at Just In - 5 hours ago
Australia's transport safety authority probes whether a trainee air traffic controller is to blame after two Qantas planes full of passengers came close to each other in the skies above Sydney.

Trump tweets he made 'perfect phone call' as impeachment trial begins

Just In - 5 hours ago
Senators swear to ensure "impartial justice" as jurors over US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, as the Republican-majority chamber begins only the third such proceeding in American history.

Dry Queensland gets its weather wish and there's more on the way

Just In - 5 hours ago
Widespread showers and thunderstorms dump more than 100 millimetres across parts of drought-stricken Queensland, and the weather bureau says most areas south of Townsville will see more today.

Family only learned of son's stabbing after accidentally finding him in hospital

Michael Inman And Kate Midena at Just In - 5 hours ago
The family of a man stabbed in the head, neck and body at Canberra's jail only learned of the attack after coincidentally spotting him in hospital this week. *Warning: Graphic images*

Iran accuses Europe of yielding to 'high school bully' Trump in nuclear row

Just In - 5 hours ago
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is now enriching more uranium than it did before it agreed to the 2015 nuclear deal, while the country accuses three European states of succumbing to "high school bully" Donald Trump.

For almost 100 years, these cousins have rowed together down beloved Tasmanian waterway

Rick Eaves at Just In - 5 hours ago
Brian, 96, and Geoff, 88, are cousins descended from some north-west Tasmania's first shipbuilders. They still mark their birthdays by rowing, with their dogs as crew, through their childhood stomping ground.

Will this week's news quiz trick you as much as a terrifying drop bear?

Just In - 5 hours ago
There's No Time To Die in the news quiz this week. Can you break your record or miss out like many Aussies did in this year's Oscars nominations?

ASX hits record for third straight day in world-beating 2020 boom

David Chau at Just In - 5 hours ago
Australian shares hit fresh records for the third day in a row, driven by record low interest rates and enthusiasm over the US-China trade deal.

ACT agrees to truck water across border to 'buy time' for waterless Braidwood

Jake Evans at Just In - 5 hours ago
The New South Wales country town of Braidwood will receive up to 300 kilolitres of water a day from Canberra, after drought and fire has left it unable to pump water from the Shoalhaven river.

'Good news story for women in the Territory': Researchers welcome new abortion study

Lauren Roberts at Just In - 5 hours ago
Women used to wait up to 45 days for a surgical abortion at this Northern Territory public hospital. Here's why that figure recently plummeted to a maximum of 28 days.

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 15 – 2020

Hifast at Climate Collections - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

Comrades for Keir

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 5 hours ago
We started this year with a YouGov poll suggesting Keir Starmer leads the race to be Labour's next leader. Then yesterday, Survation's own weighted poll of LabourList readers but Rebecca Long-Bailey narrowly ahead. In either case, this suggests substantial numbers of Corbyn-supporting members are favouring Keir, so those on the RLB-supporting left have to ask why. Not because it's an interesting exercise in and of itself, but so we can persuade these comrades - because they are comrades - that RLB is the better bet. Here are some thoughts then as to why some find his pitch compelli... more »

Peter Navarro: “The Two Greatest Days in U.S. Trade Policy History”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
White House Manufacturing Policy Advisor, Peter Navarro, appears on Fox Business with Charles Payne to discuss the ramification of China ‘phase-one’ and the USMCA for the middle-class blue-collar economy. Excellent interview, WATCH: Food Stamp Participation

New Iowa Caucus Rules Could Spark Clashing Claims of Victory

AP News at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The changes reflect a hangover from the 2016 campaign that looms over Iowa Democrats.

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