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WHO Director General Praises China's Response To The Wuhan Coronavirus. Blasts The World's Travel And Trade Restrictions On China Ban And Not Sharing Information
*Zero Hedge:* *WHO Chief Praises China's "Forceful Measures", Blasts Rest-Of-World For Causing "Fear & Stigma"* In yet another stunning statement from the Director-General of the World Health Organization, up is down, war is peace, and caution is dangerous. Having once again earlier denied that the novel coronavirus is a 'pandemic', saying instead that it's an epidemic with "multiple foci," and with people dropping down dead on the streets in China (and being forced into ambulances), WHO Director-General Tedros reiterated his previous stunning praise for China's "forceful measures... more »
DNC launches Shadow App to screw Bernie again in Iowa caucus (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 455. More The post DNC launches Shadow App to screw Bernie again in Iowa caucus (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Undercover Video: Warren Staffer Calls LGBTQ Lobby “Liability”; Says Pronoun Focus Loses Elections
[image: undercover-video-warren-staffer-calls-lgbtq-lobby-liability-says-pronoun-focus-loses-elections] But caught on undercover video, a Warren campaign staffer scoffed at the campaign’s focus on trans pronouns, saying it’s why Democrats lose elections.
How Big Foundations Wage War on YOU! | Behind the Deep State
[image: alex-newman-how-big-foundations-wage-war-on-you] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind the Deep State, host Alex Newman explains how the Deep State's money men loot the public, then stash their dishonest gains in “tax-exempt” foundations to wage war on America. Alex goes through the Gates Foundation, the Rockefeller foundations, the Ford Foundation, the Carnegie Foundations, George Soros' Open Society Institute, and more. Congress has investigated these shady schemes and what they found will blow your mind. Norman Dodd, who served as chief investigator for the Congressional Sele... more »
It's the chieftainship, stupid.
The Government goes to Waitangi this week expecting to be challenged on water, on Ihumatao, and on Whanau Ora. That is to say, they expect tribal leaders to challenge them on the issues of tribal control of water, the tribal control of land, and the direction of government welfare payments and welfare services through Maori tribal hands. Ever wondered why, in a world that's said to be about individuals and individual achievement, we still seem to have government support of a tribal system? What happened? Thousand of years ago Polynesian voyagers set out into the vast blue seas to... more »
Immigration judges—we’re in good shape
We received 28 new immigration judges on Dec. 20, 2019, the highest level in our history--we now have 465 on the bench. I looked through the bios and see 12 of the 28 are female, and based on surnames the ethnicities are 5 Asian, 6 Hispanic and 2 Muslim. Although you never know who has changed a name because of marriage. Because of the lies from the left intended to divide and conquer, there is more diversity here than you would ever see reported in MSM. That said, their biographies are very impressive. Incredibly qualified people. It doesn't look like they were selected by color ... more »
Violent Crime statistics—no agreement, but not difficult to find
*Violent crime*. All the data show violent crime went down after the early 90s--by about half. (Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, 1994) There isn't any agreement on why. Was it Clinton's Crime Bill or the aging of baby boomer males, or the incarceration of so many young black men? In any case, Democrats own it--they controlled all 3 branches in 1994. https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/race/news/2019/05/10/469642/3-ways-1994-crime-bill-continues-hurt-communities-color/ The data also show it bumped up again during the last 2 years of the Obama administration. Again,... more »
First Lady charged with murdering PM's wife days before he was sworn in
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Police in the small southern African kingdom of Lesotho charge Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's current wife with the murder of his then-estranged spouse, who was shot dead days before Mr Thabane came to power.
Live: Nicola Gobbo's list of conflicting interests grows on her second day of testimony
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Disgraced lawyer Nicola Gobbo reveals how she became an 'accumulator of information' pushed from all sides by criminals and police as she continues testifying to the royal commission. Follow our live blog for updates.
Fans compensated for 'mental anguish' after Ronaldo no-show
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Fans in South Korea were so disappointed that Cristiano Ronaldo did not play for Juventus in a pre-season match that they sued the organisers of the match, and won.
'I should have let him take the jewellery': Why Nicole regrets stopping a would-be robber
Nicole Funnell was awarded $270,000 after an attempted robbery at the jewellery store where she worked. Traumatised and unable to work, she wishes she'd just let the thief take what they wanted.
ASX to rise sharply; Nasdaq hits a record high and shrugs off coronavirus
Australian shares are set to open sharply higher after the Nasdaq hit a record high, as global markets continue to recover from a coronavirus sell-off.
Live: Pete Buttigieg claims early lead in first 2020 election contest
America's first big 2020 presidential election contest was marred by massive technical glitches. The first results have been released, as the Democratic party grapples with the fallout. Follow live.
After three kids, this woman went public to treat her cervical cancer
This woman didn't have private health cover when she went for treatment to rid her body of cervical cancer. In the end, did it make a difference?
Traffic lights work a little differently on the Gold Coast
There's a complex logic when the lights change, and there are a few quirks unique to the Gold Coast.
'The risk is too high': Ongoing bushfire threat prompts bird park closure in NSW
A popular bird park on the NSW Far South Coast closes due to the ongoing threat of bushfires and an inability to guarantee the safety of the hundreds of birds it keeps on site.
How trees reveal the desperate anxiety of Europeans to mark places that weren't theirs
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Trees have long been icons of our ancient bushland, and they hold deep cultural significance for Aboriginal people. But they also bear the marks of our contested national history.
It's not just you, blinding car headlights are a 'constant concern' for drivers
Hundreds of ABC Radio listeners tell us they're frustrated with "blinding" headlights, and they're not alone, with Queensland's peak motoring body saying headlights on newer vehicles are consistently "dazzling" drivers.
'Instant' online prescription app prompts warning over misdiagnosis risk
The latest in a growing list of online platforms offering immediate prescriptions prompts safety warnings from doctor and pharmacist peak bodies.
'I wouldn't let him have a pet': Stockman's daughter speaks out after father accused of animal cruelty
The daughter of a stockman at the centre of a Queensland Government investigation into the deaths of dozens of horses near Toowoomba says her father has a history of animal cruelty dating back nearly two decades.
Two dead after allegedly stolen car crashes into truck
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Two young men are dead after an allegedly stolen car collided with a truck in Melbourne's north, after a police pursuit.
Leafy greens business going gangbusters as chefs source unique garnishes
Colourful leafy greens usually play second fiddle to the main course, but they pack a punch with flavour and nutrients.
Cultural Group Selection Theory: Cooperation As An Outcome Of Competition?
It doesn't seem like it if you watch political news but humans are unusually cooperative. We are unique in that we often cooperate with genetically unrelated strangers. Nurses, firefighters, helping someone who dropped a package, standing in line, there is no natural selection benefit to that. In a natural selection-dominated world, the cheats, nepotists, and cronies would always win but unlike most of the animal kingdom, those behaviors are considered deviant. Why do we cooperate? Language, intelligence, religion, the desire to hunt large game, there is no shortage of speculation... more »
Nitrogen For Crops From Gene-Edited Microbes: How Close Is It?
Everyone has heard of the nutrient, nitrogen, but why is it important to plants? read more
Flight Shaming Gets Media Attention But It Isn't Reducing Flying
Despite flying being the single fastest way to grow our individual carbon footprint, people still want to fly. Passenger numbers even grew by 3.3% globally last year alone. The hype around “Flygskam” – a global movement championed by climate activist Greta Thunberg that encourages people to stop traveling by plane – seems to have attracted more media attention than actual followers. read more
Iowa Democrats Refused to Allow Homeland Security To Review Voting App Prior to Crisis…
As people start looking at the background behind a data reporting application, “the App”, that was deployed by the Iowa Democrat party and DNC for data collection as used in the Iowa Caucus, a new development has surfaced. The Department … Continue reading →
White House Announces Special Guests for State of The Union Address…
Earlier today the White House announced special attendees for tonight’s State of the Union address as guests of the President. The annual SoU address will take place at 9:10pm ET tonight and will be carried live on all networks. From … Continue reading →
Watch: Russian warplanes stalk and destroy jihadist forces in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has played a major role in the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) ongoing offensive in the Idlib Governorate, as their constant airstrikes are paving the way for government troops to advance. The ANNA News Agency released footage on Monday of the Russian Air Force stalking and striking […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army advances to outskirts of Saraqib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:15 P.M.) -Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces advanced with armoured vehicles, tanks and heavy artillery deeper into the Idlib countryside, closing in on the town of Saraqib on Monday. Footage shows heavy artillery being fired, explosions in the distance and helicopters in the sky. According to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, five soldiers […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
2020 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Archie C. Taylor
Dr. Archie C. Taylor is investigating the genetic components of several diseases. His goal is to identify factors that can change diagnoses and treatment or potentially eradicate diseases that disproportionately impact communities of color.
"'Nothing To See Here!' With Coronavirus - Scientist Disagrees"
Chris Martenson, "'Nothing To See Here!' With Coronavirus - Scientist Disagrees" - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 2/4/20"
*2/4/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ *"What Coronavirus?"* Tue, 02/04/2020 - 08:54: "Nasdaq is nearing its record highs as coronavirus cases and deaths explode exponentially, global supply chains collapse, and the world's second biggest economy is basically shutdown..." Full article at link above. ◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 2/4/20 “LOAD UP! Because The Culling Of Humanity IS THEIR FINAL SOLUTION” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ ... more »
Global Climate Hysteria is at Odds with the Stable Global Design I Discovered
I have posted the following comment on the tallbloke site, in response to the news that Great Britain is doubling down on its hysterical belief in "global climate change/global warming": *The whole world and everything in it was designed (in a series of progressively lesser designs, not a single creation). That includes the global mean surface temperature, as the Standard Atmosphere model assumes and I have precisely confirmed over 9 years ago (and explained, by its simple physics, in the years since) on my blog. The world, in all of its complexity and even its most extreme variatio... more »
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Warning Label for Pornography
An adult-entertainment industry group warned the idea would violate the First Amendment.
Super Bowl LIV Video Clips of Trump, Beyonce, Jay-Z Spur Anthem Outrage
Their activities during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the game became fodder for scrutiny.
Busted in Iowa: Setting up the corporate 'selection' of the Democrats 'presidential nominee'
The video speaks for itself. Cheating was rampant in Iowa. What more needs to be said? The Washington Post ran a story entitled Shadow Inc., which built the Iowa caucus app, received money from Buttigieg and Biden campaigns The New York Post has a similar story about Shadow, Inc (what a name) *here * Max Blumenthal (The Grayzone) has an article on this as well called Pro-Israel Buttigieg backer Seth Klarman is top funder of group behind Iowa’s disastrous voting app Max writes: [Shadow, Inc] was staffed by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaign veterans and created by a Dem... more »
Pete Buttigieg: Winner of Democratic Caucus in Iowa?
*He made that claim early this morning! How could he know that?* *Posted this at nomadiceveryman this morning* PennyFebruary 4, 2020 at 8:30 AM *Buttigieg declared himself the winner of the Iowa caucus and I've a strong suspicion that's going to stick. He will be the democratic leader because all the dems have is identity politics anymore- he's homosexual so he's perfect to play the identity politics/ divide and conquer toxic political game.* https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/iowa-caucuses-2020-live-updates/2020/02/04/23561bd6-4707-11ea-bc78-8a18f7afcee7_story.html?itid=hp_hp-b... more »
The Zombie GOPocalypse
Lisa Murkowski on the floor of the Senate: I rise to address the trial of Donald John Trump. The founders gave this body the sole power to try all impeachments, and exercising that power is a weighty responsibility. …snip… The … Continue reading →
Tea’ed Off
From TALKING POINTS MEMO: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell backed the wrong horse in the Senate primary back home in Kentucky and now he’s paying the price with state Republicans. A new PPP (D) poll out today shows McConnell’s approval rating has fallen to a record low 34% in his home state. Even worse for […]
Roche Flu Medication Fraud Stole Billions
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance – A whistleblower lawsuit has been filed against drugmaker Roche over influenza medicine Tamiflu The suit alleges the company made false claims and misrepresented studies, causing the U.S. government to stockpile $1.5 billion of the drug for use during potential pandemics The whistleblower lawsuit alleges that Roche knew […] The post Roche Flu Medication Fraud Stole Billions appeared first on Health Nut News.
Rand Paul Discusses Whistleblower Eric Ciaramella During Floor Speech: “Were they plotting in the halls of congress to bring down this president?”…
Earlier today Senator Rand Paul delivered his remarks on impeachment from the Senate floor. During his remarks Senator Paul highlighted the real and present danger of allowing agents within government to plot against a sitting president. Senator Paul asks the … Continue reading →
WHO Says The Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Is Not A Pandemic
*The Hill:* *WHO: Coronavirus outbreak not yet pandemic* The World Health Organization says the coronavirus outbreak is not a pandemic, but an epidemic with multiple foci. * The coronavirus has spread to at least two dozen other countries since December. * Some experts warned earlier this week a pandemic situation is likely. * A pandemic is a worldwide spread of a new disease, according to WHO. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the deadly coronavirus outbreak that has ravaged China and spread to several other countries is not yet considered a pandemic. “Currently we are no... more »
Russia Wants To Ensure That America's F-35 Doesn't Control Europe's Skies
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Moscow has a plan. *Key point: *Russia is aggresively working on new air defenses. In a move that would raise eyebrows even by Cold War standards of political saber-rattling, the Russian Embassy in Washington seemed to threaten America’s F-35 fighter with Vietnam-era propaganda footage. Back in February, the official handle of the Russian Embassy in the US tweeted the following update: *'If a Russia... ever was to see an F-35 inside its airspace', we would love to send Chief of Staff of the @usairforce Gen. David L. Goldfein 'message with two words... more »
Saving the F-35 From Itself: The Twenty-Seven Year Story of the 'Too Big To Fail' Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: A South Korean fighter pilot (L) stands next to his F-35 stealth fighter during a ceremony to mark the 71st Armed Forces Day at the Air Force Base in Daegu, South Korea, October 1, 2019. Jeon Heon-kyun/Pool via REUTERS] If at first you don't succeed... *Key Point:* By 2009, gigantic cost overruns attracted scrutiny from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who restructured the F-35 program and even contemplated canceling it. But the Lightning had grown too big to fail, having sucked money and development effort away from any possible a... more »
Zap! Laser Guns Are Coming to the Army's Abrams Tanks
*Dan Goure* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1BETETAEIAA&share=true] The future is here. *Key point:* Laser weapons to defend against missiles and drones are the future of warfare. So it is no surprise that the Pentagon wants to explore arming tanks with them. The U.S. Army is on an intensive quest for an array of new technologies with which to design and build new armored fighting vehicles, particularly a replacement for the long-serving Bradley. However much it might yearn for a new tank, the Army lacks th... more »
Combating Racisim
*Are you a Racist?* The article cited below shows how liberal white women are being educated. (link) *For $2,500 liberal white women can enjoy dinner with two hosts that aim to educate them on their inherent racism. * Race2Dinner is a two-hour event with hosts Regina Jackson and Saira Rao, attended by liberal white women who seek to untangle their racism and learn to be more cognizant of it so as to be part of the solution. “White folks – before telling me that your Indian husband or wife or friend or colleague doesn’t agree with anything I say about racism or thinks I’m crazy, pl... more »
Rebecca Long-Bailey on Novara Media
This site's favourite Labour leadership candidate sat down with Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani this evening to talk about her pitch to party members. In all, a great long form interview that allowed RLB to develop her points and have a serious conversation about politics. If only mainstream political coverage was more concerned with elucidating issues instead of hammering them down into gotchas. It's well worth watching and, though doubtful, all the other candidates should do this as well.
It Turns Out That 5G Might Cause Cancer After All
*Emma Fiala* - A public health researcher recently warned in Scientific American that "we have no reason to believe 5G is safe."
As Coronavirus Spreads, Thai Doctors Discover a Promising Treatment
*Olivia Rosane* - Thai doctors have found a promising treatment for the new coronavirus.
Belugas Are Dying off in Alaska and Oil and Gas Operations Are to Blame, Says Lawsuit
*Jordan Davidson* - Two environmental groups made a formal announcement that they will file a lawsuit to protect endangered beluga whales.
Bringing Back ‘Archaic and Gruesome Weapons,’ Trump Reverses US Restrictions on Landmines
*Andrea Germanos* - "The United States is doing a 180 on the near-global consensus to ban the abhorrent and inhumane use of landmines."
Denver Nonprofit Buys Hotel, Transforms It Into 139 Mini-Apartments for the Homeless
*Elias Marat* - Rooms are available for people who come in from shelters across the city or even directly off the streets.
2 Butterfly Defenders Found Dead Within a Week in Mexico
*Olivia Rosane* - Two men connected to a famous monarch butterfly reserve in Mexico have been found dead within a week of each other.
Beyond Curcumin: Why Turmeric Is Not the Same as Curcumin
*Ben Greenfield* - With turmeric, curcumin gets all the glory, but this ancient healing root contains other impressive compounds too, like turmerosaccharides.
Qatar To Beomce the First Arab Gulf State To Operate Submarines
Fincantieri build the Type-212 Todaro Class submarine for the Italian Navy. It remains to be seen which type Qatar's subs will be. Fincantieri *Forbes:* *Qatar may become the first Arab Gulf state to operate submarines* Qatar may become the first Arab Gulf state to operate submarines. A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italian defense giant Fincantieri covers the “supply of cutting-edge naval vessels and submarines.” Italy is known to be supplying warships to the Emiri Navy but the inclusion of subs is fresh information. It is significant because it could change the naval... more »
Iowa caucuses did one thing right: Require paper ballots
Herbert Lin, Senior Research Scholar for Cyber Policy and Security, Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
With electronic voting and vote-counting machines susceptible to hacking, paper ballots ensure recounts are possible – and accurate.
Those preciously funny memories
You will never truly know how much your parents love you until you have children. But, with families come family memories, some of them are preciously funny. Here are a few to mull over: – My sons could recite verbatim … Continue reading →
You Can Tell A Lot About Candidates By Who Endorses Them-- And That Includes Status Quo Joe And Bernie
Biden has a shit load of endorsements and-- most of them *are* shit. They include corporate whores, Blue Dogs and New Dems from the Republican wing of the Democratic Party. His congressional endorsers include some of the worst Democrats in Congress and nearly every one of them has a voting record with a ProgressivePunch "F" score. Here's a list of garbage behind Biden: *•* Kurt Schrader (Blue Dog-OR) *•* Filemon Vela (Blue Dog-TX) *•* Ami Bera (New Dem-CA) *•* Cindy Axne (New Dem-IA) *•* Vicente Gonzalez (Blue Dog-TX) *•* Terri Sewell (New Dem-AL) *•* Sanford Bishop (Blue Dog-GA)... more »
Package Labeled ‘Bag Full of Drugs’ Leads to Florida Arrests
“Note to self- do not traffic your illegal narcotics in bags labeled ‘Bag Full Of Drugs,’" deputies wrote on Facebook. "Our K-9’s can read.”
Public Backlash After Sesame Street Announces Upcoming Episode Will Feature "Iconic" Drag Queen
[image: public-backlash-after-sesame-street-announces-upcoming-episode-will-feature-iconic-drag-queen] *Sesame Street* is under fire for an upcoming guest appearance by actor and cross-dressing LGBT activist, Billy Porter.
Biden Wooed Iowa’s Catholics, Despite His Own Shaky Standing With the Church
[image: biden-wooed-iowa-s-catholics-despite-his-own-shaky-standing-with-the-church] Former Vice President Joe Biden made a strong pitch to Catholic voters in Iowa, but his refusal to oppose abortion has gotten him into hot water with church clerics.
Marching For Life Without Exceptions
[image: heather-hobbs-marching-for-life-without-exceptions] VIDEO - Heather Hobbs Pro-Life Speaker with Save the 1 discusses her recent trip to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., influencing others to not just be pro-life, but pro-life without exceptions – indiscriminately for preborn children at all stages of life.
Sanders’ Energy Plan: Nationalize Electricity Production, End Oil and Gas
[image: sanders-energy-plan-nationalize-electricity-production-end-oil-and-gas] If you think Bernie Sanders’ plan to tear apart the healthcare industry and impose socialized medicine on 300 million Americans is a good idea, you’re going to love his plan to take over the energy industry.
Why You Should Make Valentines Day Cards By Hand
*Hetty Roessingh* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1F8EF21A70&share=true] The love makes all the difference. Romantic love is a complex emotion thought to have ancient roots in human evolution, and associated with the need to pair-bond in stable relationships . Through songs, poems, diaries, journals, cards and artwork, love is celebrated for its ability to send both lover and beloved into the enthralment of passion, whether the feelings are lasting or as ephemeral as love letters on the sand. But the practice of sen... more »
Competitive Climate: America Must Counter China by Investing in Economic Intelligence
*Anthony Vinci* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Washington would be better placed to respond to many of the economic threats presented by China if it invested in a National Economic Defense Center. In an expanding competition with China for global leadership, economic threats will become more important than military ones. America is currently unprepared to confront these threats and just as we evolved to confront new threats after 9/11, our national security apparatus must now evolve. Two actions are needed for our national security to succeed in this economic competition.... more »
Lessons from the 2005 Iranian Nuclear Crisis
*Omer Carmi, Itamar Lifshitz* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] A cautious Iranian strategy can decrease the potential of escalation in the Persian Gulf region in the short term. Yet over time, it bears serious risks for the international community. The Iranian nuclear program is coming back to the center of international attention. Last week, Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif threatened that if the Iranian nuclear issue will be referred to the United Nations Security Council, Iran will withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The threat came following ... more »
Why Everyone Respects South Korea's Awesome F-15K Fighter Jet
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2005%3Anewsml_RP2DSFIEOKAC&share=true] One heck of a plane. *Key Point:* Seoul's special made-to-order F-15K has the ability to destroy enemy nuclear sites and command posts. In other words, it is the perfect weapon to kill off another country's leadership. On September 13, 2017 the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) test-fired a Taurus cruise missile in response to a North Korean ballistic missile test. In this video, you can see as an F-15K launch the boxy weapon, which pl... more »
Here Is My Plan to Dump Xfinity Cable TV and Become a Cord Cutter (In 5 Easy Steps)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * Fios Gigabit, YouTube TV, Roku and a collection of apps are all part of my plan. Will it work? Over the next few weeks, my wife and I will be moving out into rural Maryland—Frederick County, to be exact—and need to reevaluate our options for high-speed internet, cable tv and phone service. Not exactly the most fun thing to do when you are moving, but considering my life and job are entirely dependent on good telecommunications services, this is a really big decision in my household. In the past, my wife would only consider Xfinity, as she is a... more »
Think China's Air Force Is Scary? Just Wait Until They Get Working Engines
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Soon enough. *Key Point:* It’s unclear whether, and when, the Chinese military might solve its engine problems. But there’s strong incentive for Beijing to devote vast resources to solutions. The Chinese military is building up a meaningful force of J-20 stealth fighters, Y-20 strategic airlifters and other high-tech military aircraft while also developing a new stealth fighter, fighter-bomber and heavy bomber. But for all of these advancements, Chinese industry still is struggling to manufacture arguably the most important subsystems for these new ... more »
Impressive: How Israel Won Many Wars With Outdated World War II Sherman Tanks
*Warfare History Network* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA6708IS01&share=true] Not easy. *On the Jordanian front, the Sherman-equipped units had a harder time against Jordan’s M47 and M48 Pattons. In one engagement, the Jordanians claimed 17 Shermans, destroyed around Jenin and Ya’Abad. In another fight, the Shermans came out on top, however. As a column of Jordanian M48s was retreating, it ran into a patrol of Israeli Shermans. A sharp fight broke out at point-blank range, and the Jordanians left behind... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
Deuter, “Black Velvet Flirt”
Musical Interlude: Elton John, “Your Starter For”
Elton John, “Your Starter For”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Seeing mountain peaks glow red from inside the Grand Canyon was one of the most incredible sunset experiences of this amateur photographer's life. They appeared even more incredible later, when digitally combined with an exposure of the night sky - taken by the same camera and from the same location - an hour later. The two images were taken last August from the 220 Mile Canyon campsite on the Colorado River, Arizona, USA. *Click image for larger size.* The peaks glow red because they were lit by an unusually red sunset. Later, high above, the band of the Milky Way Galaxy angled dra... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Wild Silence And The Wild Dark”
*“The Wild Silence And The Wild Dark”* by Chet Raymo "It is probably obvious by now that I have been reading Yeats. So let me share one more poem, "He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven": “Had I the heavens' embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.” There is a wonderfully sexy scene in “Frankie Starlight” where Anne Parillau... more »
"This I Believe..."
"This I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual." - John Steinbeck
"The Legend of the Starfish"
*"The Legend of the Starfish"* Author Unknown "A vacationing businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned. The boy was walking slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish back into the ocean. The businessman, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, “I have been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize ... more »
As the general breakdown became more apparent...
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020...the caucuses finally broke down:* According to Future Historians Living in Trees, the following points were overlooked in real time, yet they were all portentous: The Big 10 now had fourteen members. The Big 12 had only ten! When the New York Times editorial board tried to craft an endorsement, they endorsed two (2) different candidates in a campaign only one could win. The day before the Iowa caucuses, The Des Moines Register had to scrap its traditional, "widely-anticipated," day-before statewide poll. Unanswered was an obvious question: Why would ... more »
US Democrat Presidential Race Starts With A Complete Disaster In Iowa
*Daily Mail: **BREAKING NEWS: Democrats will publish HALF of the Iowa caucus results by 5pm - but crisis could last for weeks leaving state with NO official winner* * Pete Buttigieg, the former South Bend mayor, declared himself victor of the Iowa caucus even though there are no official results * He said Tuesday in New Hampshire his performance had been 'phenomenal' * Elizabeth Warren said she feels 'good' but results are still too close * Amy Klobuchar said she did 'incredibly well' * 'We don't know all of the results. But we do know that by the time it's all said and done, Iowa: ... more »
Rush Limbaugh has advanced lung cancer
I missed the announcement, but heard it later on 98.9 FM. I went back and read his website, and it was quite moving. He’ll have substitutes but hopes to continue. Our recent experience with our son and his stage 4 glioblastoma tells us he’ll need all his strength and determination to work on the cancer, the treatment and the side effects, rather than his career. Rush used to be a cigarette smoker, but quit a number of years ago. He often used the phrase, “My formerly nicotine stained fingers,” when ruffling though his papers. I pray for a complete recovery. He faces a very rou... more »
I’m just average—but that’s a lot
"The average internet user now spends 6 hours and 43 minutes online each day. That’s 3 minutes less than this time last year, but still equates to more than 100 days of connected time per internet user, per year. If we allow roughly 8 hours a day for sleep, that means we currently spend more than 40 percent of our waking lives using the internet. " I'm average. https://thenextweb.com/podium/2020/01/30/digital-trends-2020-every-single-stat-you-need-to-know-about-the-internet/
CalSTRS Looking to Beef Up Private Equity
Alicia McElhaney of Institutional Investor reports that CalSTRS is looking to cut public equity allocation in favor of private markets: The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is moving money from public to private markets as a part of an updated asset allocation strategy. CalSTRS plans to decrease its allocation to the public equities market by eight percentage points to invest more money in private equity, real estate, and what the retirement system calls “inflation-sensitive real assets.” This move follows a decision by CalSTRS’s peer, the California Public Employee... more »
Does a Photo Show a Man Fighting IS in a Kobe Jersey?
An old photograph received new attention in the wake of the NBA icon's death in January 2020.
The Report: Impeachment, Day 11
On the eleventh day of the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump, the House Managers and the president’s defense team presented their closing arguments. Each side made their arguments using the facts of the case, the relevant law and impeachment precedent. The president’s defense argued that a vote to remove President Trump was tantamount to undoing the 2016 election and interfering with the upcoming election, and that the House had abused its power throughout the impeachment process. The House Managers argued that President Trump is a danger to national security; that a ... more »
In Coronavirus Outbreak, Fretting Over a Name that Might Go Viral
What's in a name? Researchers are struggling to find one for the virus behind the outbreak that started in China late last year.
Family Gets 55,000 Duplicate Letters from Loan Company
An Ohio man is pondering what to do with the 55,000 duplicate statements addressed to his home by a student loan company.
Baboon Grooms Little Lion Cub in South Africa’s Kruger Park
A male baboon carrying and grooming a lion cub is an unusual sight, yet it happened in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
Shannen Doherty Says She is Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer
The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor first revealed she had breast cancer in 2015.
UN Chief Warns ‘A Wind of Madness Is Sweeping the Globe’
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that “a wind of madness is sweeping the globe,” pointing to escalating conflicts from Libya and Yemen to Syria and beyond.
Is the Trump Whistleblower Dating Rep. Adam Schiff’s Daughter?
It seems unlikely that a congressman would use his own social media accounts to identify the confidential whistleblower.
Opposition Drops Anti-SLAPP Appeal
The latest in the legal battle that has threatened Snopes for more than two years.
Creativity Cannot be Planned
*The humble pencil tells many stories. As this guest post by Don Boudreaux reminds us, each of the countless steps in making pencils abundant is the product of human creativity – creativity that cannot be planned or even foreseen and, hence, that always disrupts some plans, and makes possible countless new ones!* The Driving Force of the Market is Creativity No story in economics is as powerful as is Leonard Read’s 1958 “I, Pencil.” Encountering this story can completely change your understanding of society. Just as Adam Smith did 182 years earlier when contemplating an ordinary w... more »
Black Dean is First to Lead Two Medical Schools in U.S. History
Earlier this year, Dr. Robert L. Johnson, dean of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, took on a second title as interim dean of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as well. According to the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC), the new appointment made him not only the first Black man to lead two medical […]
When They Say: “Implicit Bias Trainings Don’t Work”
Let me be clear: Of course, a well-designed and well-implemented implicit bias training works—just not for everyone and not as a stand-alone strategy.
GWU President Apologizes for ‘Racially Insensitive’ Remark
George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc has issued an apology for a remark he made comparing a majority support for fossil fuel divestment with majority support for “shooting all Black people,” reported The Washington Post. In a six minute video posted to Facebook, a first-year student approached LeBlanc and asked whether he would divest the […]
Dr. Marcia Conston Named 6th President of Tidewater Community College
Dr. Marcia Conston has been appointed the sixth president of Tidewater Community College (TCC) in Norfolk, Virginia. Of the 30 years Conston has worked in higher education, twenty have been devoted to her most recent position as vice president for Enrollment and Student Success Services at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. “I […]
With $8 Million Deficit, Bethune-Cookman Faces Potential Accreditation Loss
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) a private historically Black university must close its $8 million budget deficit by March if it is to remain in operation, reported the Daytona Beach News-Journal. The school, founded in 1904, is currently in its second year of academic probation. “2020 will be a pivotal year in history of B-CU,” President Dr. […]
NSW Now: Hey Dad! star and sex offender Robert Hughes to be eligible for parole
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* Actor Robert Hughes was found guilty of 10 sexual and indecent assault offences in the 1980s and has served six years in jail. His first parole consideration meeting will be held tomorrow.
WA councils gearing up for fight with Federal Government after missing out on drought funds
Drought-affected shires in Western Australia's rangelands and wheatbelt are gearing up for a fight after being told they didn't qualify for drought grants.
As a trans woman, changing the gender on my birth certificate was the final, scariest step in my journey
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A few days ago I found out my application to change my legal gender from male to female had been approved. It was a remarkably mundane exercise in the end but*,* to me, it's a whole new beginning.
Beekeepers accidentally caused the bushfire that shut down Canberra Airport
A beekeeper trying to inspect beehives early to avoid working during a total fire ban accidentally started the bushfire that grounded planes and threatened homes in Canberra last month.
The drone was meant to be secret, but the crash may have revealed China's plans in Cambodia
A high-level delegation of Chinese military mapping experts visited a Cambodian naval base in December, three weeks before a huge Chinese surveillance drone crashed in the adjoining province, according to a leaked document obtained by the ABC.
Nationals turmoil threatens to spark fresh round of climate wars within the Coalition
Scott Morrison has to navigate an issue that has become a death warrant for fellow prime ministers in the past decade and the Nationals could be set to make doing so more difficult.
You won't hear the climate change debate in this bushfire-affected town. Here's why
The tiny town of Cobargo was devastated by bushfires earlier this year. But the community, which remains politically divided, has decided to call a climate "truce".
We went inside a 'wild market' selling bat meat and people were not afraid of coronavirus
Locals at an Indonesian market say they are not worried about the coronavirus and will keep buying bat meat despite warnings it may have been the source of the deadly infection.
Some say a coronavirus pandemic is 'imminent' but not everyone agrees
With the numbers of cases of novel coronavirus continuing to grow across the world, some experts believe the chances of a pandemic being declared is a growing possibility — but not all agree.
If Australia were 100 people, here's where we'd stand on climate change
If Australia were 100 people, 84 of us would want action on climate change. So who are the other 16?
Super funds could be the surprise secret weapon we need to bag a raise
Super funds are becoming increasingly effective as agents of change within corporate Australia, and they could be the key to lifting your pay packet, writes David Taylor.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 34 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
The Conservative party’s right-wing coup began ten years ago in Brussels
[image: The Conservative party’s right-wing coup began ten years ago in Brussels] The Conservative party’s right-wing coup began ten years ago in Brussels Read full article →
BREAKING NEWS: TMX Update: BC "Sold Down the Inlet" by Feds and BC NDP Party
*UPDATE: Watch Indigenous Reaction Live. The Indigenous Tribes have ALREADY submitted an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada based on another related issue and will be submitting another appeal based on the decision handed down today. Several very eloquent speakers/First Nations leaders spoke about their disappointment with the Federal Court Ruling and resolve to proceed to the Supreme Court. Amazingly [or not] CTV keeps going to black when the First Nations Speakers are making important points. This shows Canadians that there is no freedom of speech and no justice in Canada! ... more »
US supports Turkey’s attack against Syrian military in Idlib: Pompeo
The United States supports Turkey’s military action against the Syrian army in Idlib, seeing it as an act of self-defence, US State Secretary Mike Pompeo said in a statement. READ ALSO: Turkish F-16 fighter jets bomb Syrian troop inside Idlib “We stand by our NATO Ally Turkey in the aftermath of the attack, which resulted […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists unable to stop Syrian Army advance as another town is captured in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels in the Idlib Governorate are struggling to hold their ground, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continues their push towards the strategic city of Saraqib. READ ALSO: Jihadists launched 2 attacks against Syrian Army forces in Idlib – Russia According to the latest field report from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, allied militias attempt to advance in southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA), alongside the Local Defense Forces (LDF), attempted to advance west of Khan Touman on Tuesday following the capture of Khalsah yesterday. READ ALSO: Syrian Army continues advance in Idlib, seizes new town According to a field report from the front, the Syrian military stormed the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military may have shot down US drones off the Syrian coast: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:50 P.M.) – The Russian military may have shot down two drones that belonged to the U.S. Armed Forces in the eastern Mediterranean last night, the Russian aviation website Avia.Pro reported. READ ALSO: Russian military foils jihadist attack on Hmeimim Airbase “A few hours ago, two unmanned aerial vehicles, coming from the Mediterranean […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US forces block Russian military vehicles near northeast Syria oil field: photo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The U.S. Armed Forces have once again blocked a Russian military patrol that was attempting to travel past one of their positions in northeastern Syria. READ ALSO: US forces block Syrian, Russian troops from access to key highway – photos According to reports, the U.S. forces blocked the Russian military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over-enthusiasm for what they don't understand
In the light of the dominating performance of socialists and their ilk during the current Democratic Party presidential candidate nominating process, here's a reminder to their voters. Be careful what you wish for. *You might get it.* Actually, it looks worse than that. Toilet paper is great (when you have any), but dried-up old corn cobs just grate. Peter
“Progressive Except Palestine” groups gang up on Bernie Sanders
Mike Bloomberg is courting pro-Israel, Jewish voters with conservative-type promises to keep Israel great, and progressive positions on everything else. The Democratic Majority for Israel PAC (DMFI) supports similarly PEP (Progressive Except Palestine) candidates. Both have it out for Bernie Sanders. The post “Progressive Except Palestine” groups gang up on Bernie Sanders appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Pro-Israel Buttigieg backer Seth Klarman is top funder of group behind Iowa’s voting app
Behind the app that delayed Iowa’s voting results is a dark money operation funded by anti-Sanders billionaires. Its top donor, Seth Klarman, is a Buttigieg backer who has dumped money into pro-settler Israel lobby groups. The post Pro-Israel Buttigieg backer Seth Klarman is top funder of group behind Iowa’s voting app appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
"Why You Don't Know Your Own Mind"
*"Why You Don't Know Your Own Mind"* by Alex Rosenberg "It is often said that we can never truly know the minds of others, because we can't "get inside their heads." Our ability to know our own minds, though, is rarely called into question. It is assumed that your experience of your own consciousness clinches the assertion that you "know your own mind" in a way that no one else can. This is a mistake. Ever since Plato, philosophers have, without much argument, shared common sense's confidence about the nature of its own thoughts. They have argued that we can secure certainty about... more »
"What the 432 Hz 'Miracle Tone' Sounds Like (Listen): A Healing Frequency to Raise Your Vibration"
*"What the 432 Hz 'Miracle Tone' Sounds Like (Listen):* * A Healing Frequency to Raise Your Vibration"* By Kalee Brown "As sound healing becomes more popular, more and more people are starting to experiment with it. You have people learning how to chant, listening to specific frequencies, and using singing bowls. It’s not just those of us who are interested in spirituality and New Age concepts that are looking into this ancient Eastern knowledge, but scientists as well, studying these sounds and how they affect the body. Though sound healing is only now beginning to enter into the m... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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The Poet: J.R.R. Tolkien, "I Sit And Think"
*"I Sit And Think"* “I sit beside the fire and think Of all that I have seen, Of meadow flowers and butterflies In summers that have been. Of yellow leaves and gossamer In autumns that there were, With morning mist and silver sun And wind upon my hair. I sit beside the fire and think Of how the world will be When winter comes without a spring That I shall ever see. For still there are so many things That I have never seen, In every wood, in every spring, There is a different green. I sit beside the fire and think Of people long ago, And people that will see a world That I shall never ... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “The Journey”
*“The Journey”* “One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice - though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But you didn’t stop. You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations, though their melancholy was terrible. It was already late enough, and a wild night, and the road full of fallen branches and stones. But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the s... more »
Of Sails and Supernovae
When we consider pushing a sail to 20 percent of lightspeed, which is the target velocity for Breakthrough Starshot, it’s interesting to think about how laser propulsion differs from sunlight. After all, while constructing a huge laser array presents numerous challenges on Earth, we already have a star to work with, and sail technology that […]
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/4/2020
Today's Water Cooler:
Which California city might show the way forward for cannabis social equity in the state?
Some marijuana industry watchers are keeping a close eye on Sacramento, California, as a possible example that other municipalities in the state could follow as they look to expand or develop new social equity plans. California cities, including Sacramento, have struggled to fulfill the ideals behind social equity even as marijuana businesses in the state also […] Which California city might show the way forward for cannabis social equity in the state? is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Colorado governor unveils marijuana banking guide
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis released a guide to help state-chartered financial companies better serve and expand banking services to marijuana companies as well as making MJ businesses safer by not forcing them to rely so heavily on cash transactions. Some areas of focus in the Democratic governor’s “Roadmap to Cannabis Banking” include: Encouraging new and […] Colorado governor unveils marijuana banking guide is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dry, hot summers could become ‘common’ in Scotland-Or maybe not!
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public The latest junk science courtesy of the Met Office and BBC: Scotland should prepare for more dry, hot summers with temperatures of about 30C, according to researchers. They say that unless CO2 emissions are cut "very drastically" across the world, record-breaking summers such as 2018 […]
Warm weather ‘forces wildlife into early spring action’
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby Warmer winters and increasingly erratic weather is causing confusion among Britain’s wildlife, putting some at risk, the Woodland Trust has warned. The trust said that "lost" winters are causing species such as butterflies and blackbirds to nest earlier than normal. An analysis of 50 spring events […]
Iowa Caucus Fiasco: Something New, Or Deja Vu?
Last night's Iowa Democratic Caucus has devolved into a poster child for how NOT to conduct an election. This is nothing new. Conspiracy, incompetence, and group-think have perhaps all come together to deliver a huge political present to President Trump. Maybe democracy itself is the problem. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Do We Need the First Amendment?
[image: undefined] Many years ago, I was giving a lecture on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to a class at a public high school here in Virginia. During the course of my talk, I made the following statement: “The First Amendment does not give people the right of free speech.” I asked the students whether my statement was correct or incorrect. Everyone immediately told me that I was wrong. They said the First Amendment did in fact give people the right of free speech. I held my ground. I said it didn’t, and I pressed the students to figure out why I was maintaining my positi... more »
2020 DNC Chief of Staff Loses Gig Over 'Toxic' Work Environment Allegations
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators with the group Sunrise Movement interrupt a resolutions meeting at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Summer Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Daniel Acker/File Photo] The DNC host committee president is also under investigation. The host committee of the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee is under investigation over allegations of a toxic work culture cultivated by its two top officials. The board overseeing the DNC host committee launched the investigation after ... more »
Why Xfinity, Cox or Verizon Fios Don’t Want to Come to Your Home for a Service Visit (I Should Know, I Worked for a Cable Company for Over a Decade)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * Cable companies have lots of problems. Know this: they don't want to come to your home to help or install anything. One expert tells us why. As more and more evidence continues to show that the pay-for-tv via cable or satellite is dying an epic death, I wanted to share some of my own experiences in the Cable industry with a broad focus on why this is happening. Sure, cable cutters and cable nevers want the flexibility and convenience that streaming platforms provide, but the negative issues that cable companies like Comcast, Verizon, Cox and ma... more »
ACRONYM, Firm Responsible for Democratic Iowa Caucus App, Also Helped Run Stealth Propaganda Operation
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: A bunting banner hangs over a railing for Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg at his Caucus night rally in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Thayer] Their Courier Newsroom was not what it seemed. The firm responsible for the app that caused delays in counting votes during Monday’s Iowa caucuses had a role in developing an outlet promoting Democratic propaganda outlets ahead of the 2020 election. Campaign consulting nonprofit ACRONYM owns Shadow Inc., a company that opera... more »
CNN: Shannen Doherty Reveals Breast Cancer is Back. Stage 4.
Shannen Doherty’s breast cancer is back, and it is stage 4. The actress announced in 2017 that she was in remission for breast cancer that had been diagnosed in 2015. The 48-year-old actress said that for more than a year now, she has been quietly battling cancer again, while continuing to work, filming the “Beverly […] The post CNN: Shannen Doherty Reveals Breast Cancer is Back. Stage 4. appeared first on Health Nut News.
Democratic Primary Pivots to Unpredictable New Hampshire
After a night waiting for results that never came in Iowa, Democratic presidential candidates descended on the small New England state.
New York Knicks Fire Team President Steve Mills
The shakeup is the second major staffing change for the Knicks this season.
Changing Counts Reveal Inexact Science of Calorie Labels
Almonds used to have about 170 calories per serving. Then researchers said it was really more like 130. A little later, they said the nuts may have even less.
Don’t let the Left silence Patrick Moore
Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Reimagine Conference 2020. Climate pressure groups want him silenced. TAKE ACTION NOW! The post Don’t let the Left silence Patrick Moore appeared first on CFACT.
Mid-Winter Musings from the Underground in Punxsutawney, PA, USA
Punxsutawny Phil comments on climate-change craziness Mid-Winter Musings from the Underground in Punxsutawney, PA, USA Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser My Dear Cousins Wiarton Willie (in Ontario) and Shubenacadie Sam (in Nova Scotia) in the Great White North of CANADA, Phyllis, I, and our entire offspring were really happy to get your greetings last year. What ... Read more Mid-Winter Musings from the Underground in Punxsutawney, PA, USA The post Mid-Winter Musings from the Underground in Punxsutawney, PA, USA appeared first on Ice Age Now.
WHO urges against China travel bans as coronavirus cases soar past 20,000
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The World Health Organisation advises against trade and travel restrictions to China amid the coronavirus outbreak that has so far killed at least 425 people.
Computers can pick it's you from your daggy dance moves
Your daggy dance moves are unique. And what's more, computers could use them to recognise you.
Frontbench reshuffle could leave Nationals without a woman in Cabinet and no ministers in Upper House
The drama surrounding the National Party sees Prime Minister Scott Morrison set to unveil a new-look frontbench ahead of Question Time.
Soleimani killed while carrying message about resolving Saudi tensions, ambassador says
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Iran wants to resolve differences with Gulf states Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates "as quickly as possible" with Iraq as mediator, Tehran's ambassador to Iraq says.
George Selgin on Geography and the Fed
Although one might suppose that, to be eligible to serve as a Federal Reserve governor, a candidate should know something about monetary policy or banking or both, so far as the law is concerned, only two things clearly matter: a candidate cannot serve more than once, and he or she can’t be from just […] The post George Selgin on Geography and the Fed appeared first on Econlib.
Iowa Democratic Party Caucuses — App Malfunction Causes Delay in Reporting
[image: iowa-democratic-party-caucuses-app-malfunction-causes-delay-in-reporting] The Iowa Democratic Party held its caucuses yesterday evening and, as of noon CST today, the official party website shows all zeros for vote totals. Most news reports point to an app that apparently malfunctioned, causing the delay in reporting results.
Climate Change: Grand Solar Minimum May Bring Global Cool-down
[image: climate-change-grand-solar-minimum-may-bring-global-cool-down] As globalists and their media advocates continue to propagandize apocalyptically about climate change and so-called anthropogenic global warming, some scientists are warning that another type of climate change is on its way.
How Will Virginia’s New Gun-control Laws Be Enforced?
[image: how-will-virginias-new-gun-control-laws-be-enforced] Will Virginia’s Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions keep Governor Northam from enforcing the new gun-control legislation?
Big Money, 501 groups, and dark shadow government
How is it that we find so many “new” groups or a barrage of attacks under dozens of different names attacking one single outlet over some issue or other? Probably because ONE 501(c) organization creates multiple clones under many different names in order to drive the narrative and herd the public to their conclusion or way of thinking. Just another reason to have the IRS and the FBI investigate all 501(c) companies and cull those not found within the rules. One of the biggest confusions for many individuals who are not really sure about where one ends and the other … Continue readin... more »
Uber ready to take dispute with Colombia to international arbitration: regional manager
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 The ride-hailing firm said its initial calculations suggest damages from suspending its service in Colombia will exceed $250 million.
Uber cifra en 250M$ la reclamación vía a arbitraje a Colombia
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 En enero, Colombia recibió una notificación de intención de acudir a arbitraje de inversiones por parte de Uber y su filial colombiana por suspender el servicio en el país.
EEUU y Kenia iniciarán conversaciones sobre acuerdo comercial “modelo” para África
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 EEUU tendrá conversaciones con Kenia para finalizar un acuerdo comercial bilateral conforme la administración Trump rechaza el enfoque tradicionalmente multilateral para el comercio con África.
La Argentina es el país más demandado del mundo ante el Ciadi
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 La Argentina y el Ciadi tienen un historial nutrido de conflictos, pagos y disputas pendientes. Hoy, el país es el más demandado del mundo.
Coronavirus may delay hard-fought US trade wins in China
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 The rapidly spreading coronavirus could claim one more victim: the United States-China trade deal.
Barnier outlines criteria UK must fulfil for EU market access
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 The UK will have to remain automatically in lockstep with any future changes to EU state aid and competition rules if it wants full and free access to EU markets in future, the EU's draft negotiating mandate for talks says.
Namibia to launch EPA implementation plan
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 Namibia is committed to implementing the European Union's Economic Partnership Agreement, and to launch the plan this year, National Assembly speaker revealed.
Mexico targeting the “very closed” Brazilian economy expects to negotiate a trade deal
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 Mexico is negotiating with Brazil to expand economic cooperation and believes it can find areas of mutual benefit even though the Brazilian economy is “very closed,” Economy Minister said.
La Turquie cherche à conclure un accord avec le Royaume-Uni après le Brexit, selon le ministère du Commerce
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
04-Feb-2020 Le ministère turc du Commerce a déclaré qu'il cherchait de nouveaux accords commerciaux avec la Grande-Bretagne pendant la période de transition du Brexit.
US could learn how to improve election protection from other nations
Scott Shackelford, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Director, Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance; Cybersecurity Program Chair, IU-Bloomington, Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 10 hours ago
Around the world, elections are under attack. U.S. officials could learn from other countries about how to ensure everyone's vote is recorded and counted accurately.
Editor's Note
The computer that I use for this blog is going through a major Windows updates right now. It started three hours ago, and it should be finished in the next hour or two. Blogging will resume when it is finished. *Update 14:48 EST:* FINALLY!!!! Everything has been updated.
Bernie Railroaded Again: ‘Technical Glitch’ in Democratic Party Voting App
It’s amazing to think how the entire American media and political Establishment has been banging on ad nauseum for the last four years running, telling the public that the biggest threat to the integrity of their fragile western democracy and fleeting freedoms – was the Russians. We’re now told that the Democratic Party’s opening act … Continue reading Bernie Railroaded Again: ‘Technical Glitch’ in Democratic Party Voting App →
Australia looks to implement single medical cannabis license for producers
The Australian government held public consultations on a proposal to implement a single medical cannabis license for producers, which experts say would address lengthy delays and disproportionate levels of paperwork facing businesses. The proposal is part of a government-commissioned report authored by John McMillan – law professor at Australian National University in Canberra – last […] Australia looks to implement single medical cannabis license for producers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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