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TIME FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL In the midterm elections, most...
Robert Reich - 9 hours ago
*TIME FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL* In the midterm elections, most Democrats who were elected or reelected to the House supported Medicare for All. As Trump and Republicans in Congress try to undermine the Affordable Care Act and raise the costs of health care, the American people continue to push back. Over 70% of Americans–and even 52% of Republicans–now support Medicare for All, a single-payer plan that builds on Medicare and would cover everyone at far lower cost than the current system. Here are the facts: Medicare for All is the cheapest and best direction for the country. Pri... more »
Student Success is Focus at APLU Convening
Universities can turn challenges into opportunities through resilience. That was the central focus of the annual Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) meeting that brought senior-level college administrators together to strategize on how best to serve their students.
Georgetown Researchers Find Disparities in Access to Elite Public Colleges
New research released Tuesday from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) found that “misguided admissions practices” and inequality in funding are splitting the public higher education system into two separate and unequal tracks.
Northeastern University to Purchase Small, Private College in London
Northeastern University, located in Boston, has purchased a small, private college in central London called The New College of the Humanities to continue its yearlong international expansion. The New College of the Humanities is a six-year-old institution that currently enrolls 200 students. “This new partnership will open up a broad range of learning and research […]
UWSP Announces Elimination of Six Majors, Plan to Restructure Colleges
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) chancellor Dr. Bernie Patterson has announced it will make several adjustments to its degree programs after experiencing budget deficits and low student enrollment. In the announcement, Patterson said that the new plan will “produce graduates who are among the best prepared professionals in Wisconsin.” The new changes include the elimination […]
Lock Haven University to Have Pet-Friendly Residence Hall
Beginning in spring 2019, college students at Lock Haven University (LHU) will have the ability to bring a pet dog, cat or some small caged animals to live with them in a pet-friendly residence hall on campus. The pet-friendly dormitory will be LHU’s North Hall and is the first of its kind in the Pennsylvania state […]
Does This Photograph Show President Trump Visiting a WWI Cemetery in the Rain?
President Trump was widely criticized for skipping a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I due to the rain, but he did attend another event (also in the rain) to honor the occasion.
Are 300 ‘Known Convicts and Gang Members’ Among the Migrant Caravan?
A vague U.S. government press release ambiguously stated that some 270 people with criminal histories were "along the caravan route."
CIA Considered Potential Truth Serum for Terror Suspects
After months of research, the agency decided that a drug called Versed, a sedative often prescribed to reduce anxiety, was "possibly worth a try."
More US Kids Get Paralyzing Illness, Cause is Still Unknown
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the latest numbers Tuesday.
Homeland Security Secretary Expected to Leave
But anyone who takes over at Homeland Security is likely to run up against the same problems that Kirstjen Nielsen faced.
My summer of 1958, part 3
What does an 18 year old do all day while living on a farm with her grandparents who aren’t thrilled to have her “help?” See Part 1 and Part 2 for the story about why I was there and what the farm was like. The diary I kept that summer reveals a lot of cooking and cleaning, certainly more than I do now. Also some gardening—surprise—didn’t remember that at all! Although I thought they were rather set in their ways and not too friendly then, 60 years later rereading the diary, I’m amazed and admiring at their flexibility and good humor at my housekeeping abilities. June 1: “The fo... more »
RIP Dr. Herb London: A Fine Conservative, A Great Man
In late 2014 I came downstairs from my home office and said to my wife, "Herb London just left me a message." "Is he any relation to Stacy London?" she asked in her offhand humor way. Well, yeah, she is his daughter, if you are from California, but if you are of my generation and from anywhere near the orbit of New York, you know who Herb London is. And Herb London was getting a return phone call. read more
Dow Loses 800 Points in Two Days — a Forecast of Weakening Economy?
[image: dow-loses-800-points-in-two-days-a-forecast-of-weakening-economy] Monday’s selloff in stocks brought the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than five percent since early October. Is this decline a harbinger of further declines to come?
Sanders: Acosta “Inappropriately Refused To Yield”
[image: sanders-acosta-inappropriately-refused-to-yield] White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders fired back at CNN today after the anti-Trump network filed a lawsuit to reinstate the press pass of reporter Jim Acosta.
New Hampshire Voters Approve Sweeping Privacy Amendment
[image: new-hampshire-voters-approve-sweeping-privacy-amendment] Over 80 percent of citizens of New Hampshire voted to approve an amendment to the state’s constitution that declares an individual’s privacy to be a natural right that must remain free from government intrusion.
Cruz: Legislation to “Protect” Mueller Is Unconstitutional
[image: cruz-legislation-to-protect-mueller-is-unconstitutional] Appearing on *Face the Nation*, Texas Senator Ted Cruz argued that proposed legislation to "protect" Special Counsel Robert Mueller is unconstitutional. The bigger question is, is the special counsel position itself unconstitutional?
Walk away Renee and other female titled songs
As I travel by car, the radio is my companion. When a song comes on with a female name like the above, I have speculated if there is a similar song for each letter of the alphabet. So, in this … Continue reading →
NO, THE 2020 ELECTION WILL NOT BE THE 1984 ELECTION
I appreciate Ed Kilgore's warning: Democrats did very well in the 1982 midterms only to lose the presidential election in a landslide two years later, and something like that could happen again. ... 1982 [was] the first midterm after the election of Ronald Reagan, whose ascension to the presidency in 1980 terrified liberals every bit as much as Trump’s did in 2016. After an upbeat battle to rein in the so-called “Reagan Revolution,” Democrats won the national House popular vote by nearly 12 percent (when it’s all said and done, Democrats will have won it this year by less than 8 per... more »
New York Times: A $2bn Saudi Plan To Assassinate Iran's Leaders? (Updated)
New York Times photo: "George Nader and Prince Mohammed. Mr. Nader arranged meetings between private companies and Saudi officials." *Zero Hedge:* *A $2bn Saudi Plan To Assassinate Iran's Leaders Involved Erik Prince And The Trump Transition Team* So maybe the Iranians do have much to be paranoid about. An explosive New York Times story citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the matter details how top Saudi intelligence officials conspired to assassinate Iranian leaders — including Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) Quds force commander Qassim Suleimani — in a plot wherein t... more »
Dozens of teachers threaten to not come to school; Health dept. says schools may exclude children
Dozens of teachers in Lakewood have joined the pushback against parents who choose not to vaccinate by stating that if unvaccinated children are allowed into school, they will not show up for work. (If they are that terrified, and I’m assuming they have all had their boosters so they shouldn’t be, why don’t they just wear […] The post Dozens of teachers threaten to not come to school; Health dept. says schools may exclude children appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: Parents accuse CDC of not reporting children’s deaths from polio-like AFM
(Photo: Carter Roberts and his mother.) Parents of two children who have died after contracting AFM have accused the CDC of hiding their deaths. The parents said that by not publicly acknowledging the two deaths, the agency “is intentionally downplaying the severity of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM).” 1 Mom Katie Bustamante, whose 6-year-old son Alex died in […] The post CNN: Parents accuse CDC of not reporting children’s deaths from polio-like AFM appeared first on Health Nut News.
Constant Narcissism News – CNN Sues White House in Silly Effort to Restore Jim Acosta Hard Pass…
Constant Narcissism News (CNN) has filed a lawsuit against President Trump, Sarah Sanders, John Kelly, Bill Shine and the Secret Service over the White House decision to revoke the ‘hard pass’ of Narcissist News correspondent Jim Acosta. If rejected, Acosta … Continue reading →
QotD: "Guide to being ethical — do NOT what the Greens do"
*"Coercive attempts to stop the use of fossil fuels are delivering the same perverse economic consequences as the attempts to close down American saloon bars in the 1920s. The consumers pay more for a substance they choose not to live without, while the producers count the profits... "The attempt to starve coal producers of capital has impeded their attempts to build new coal mines but it hasn’t got in the way of profits. The price of coal has risen to a six-year high, which is good news for the coal business but bad news if you’re living in, say, India’s Bihar state, where... more »
Iran Again Found 'In Compliance'...Yet Bolton Vows To 'Squeeze Hard!'
In the first International Atomic Energy Agency inspection since the Trump Administration slapped back all sanctions, Iran has been given a clean bill of health regarding the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement. Iran is keeping up its end of the bargain even as the US claims it is not doing so. Trump's neocon National Security Advisor John Bolton has vowed to "squeeze" Iran until the economy crumbles if Tehran does not bow to US demands. Will sanctions work? If US sanctions on Russia are any indication, they may well backfire. More in today's Liberty Rep... more »
World War I Homage – A Triumph of Lies and Platitudes
[image: undefined] World leaders gathered in Paris on Sunday under the Arc de Triomphe to mark the centennial anniversary ending World War I. In an absurd way, the Napoleon-era arc was a fitting venue – because the ceremony and the rhetoric from President Emmanuel Macron was a “triumph” of lies and platitudes. Among the estimated 70 international leaders were US President Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, each sitting on either side of Macron and his wife. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was also given pride of place beside the French president. Macron’s address to the... more »
Antidepressants
From Gab: Yeah, that ought to do it . . . hard to be depressed when they're *driving you nuts!* Peter
It’s Time to Start Thinking About Election Security in 2020
Polling location in California (Source: Wikimedia/Tom Arthur) Those hoping for some peace and quiet after the conclusion of the contentious 2018 midterm elections have been sorely disappointed. As absentee ballots continued to trickle in across Georgia and Arizona, and as Florida braces for a recount of both its senatorial and gubernatorial races, several politicians—including most notably President Trump, Florida’s current governor and Republican Senate nominee Rick Scott, Sen. Marco Rubio, and others—were busy alleging voter fraud and casting doubt on the integrity of the vote ... more »
On the California Drought and Wildfires…
The Fires Could EASILY Be Stopped Almost Before They Start… But the Democrats Don’t Want To Do That… By James DeMeo PhD – Director Orgone Biophysical Research Lab (OBRL) in Ashland, Oregon, USA I am horrified by the situation of fires burning all over in California. And yet, being located in Oregon, without the ability … Continue reading On the California Drought and Wildfires… The post On the California Drought and Wildfires… appeared first on BolenReport.
Wild thing....another day in the empire
Art by Suzanna Lasker Wild thing you make everything a fucking mess the whole world has to be yours, the arrogance reeks with suffering and rage Day after day they gather outside your bases to shout go home America, and take your McDonald's with you The repression and devastation you create with your cruel exceptionalism is heart breaking and must end. The beast churns on in Washington tis all about jobs now Republicans and Democrats, both at the feeding trough inside the dark walls of the corporate masters Our #1 job these days? Promoting 'freedom' via 'security export' It's anot... more »
The U.S. Media Is Expecting Major Changes In President Trump's Cabinet
© REUTERS / Leah Milllis *CNN:** Trump prepares to remake his Cabinet * As Washington awaits a potential reshaping of the political order on Capitol Hill, multiple sources inside and outside the Trump administration tell CNN that an all but certain shakeup is quietly underway at the White House, as President Donald Trump is poised to reshuffle his Cabinet for the second half of his first term. Trump acknowledged as much on Monday. "Administrations makes changes, usually, after midterms. And probably we'll be right in that category as well," he told reporters at Joint Base Andrews ... more »
Dark matter ‘hurricane’ offers chance to detect axions
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The next economic crisis could cause a global conflict. Here’s why.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/11/the-next-economic-crisis-could-cause-a-global-conflict-heres-why
20 Important Things You Need to Know To Lose Body Fat
https://www.goalcast.com/2018/07/07/things-to-know-to-lose-body-fat/
Scientists transform sunlight into a liquid fuel that can be stored for 18 years.
https://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/energy/stories/scientists-transform-sunlight-liquid-fuel-can-store-18-years
Self-driving vehicles will lead to more car sex: study
https://nypost.com/2018/11/12/self-driving-vehicles-will-lead-to-more-car-sex-study/?utm_source=NYPFacebook&utm_medium=Native&utm_campaign=NYPFacebook
14 million people on brink of starvation in Yemen
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/14-million-people-on-brink-of-starvation-in-yemen-1358665283787?v=raila&
What Can Be Learned From Democrat And Republican Delusions On Obamacare
After a decade of intense political fighting and two of the largest wave elections in history, the US finally has a quasi-stable political equilibrium on the Affordable Care Act. The post What Can Be Learned From Democrat And Republican Delusions On Obamacare appeared first on Shadowproof.
California fires...
*why?* Year after year fires rage across the Cali landscape. A combination of drought and winds contribute. Is forest management a factor? 42 dead? How very sad... Bunkerville gets us up to speed - and we thank her: CA Fires of Hell – Thank Moonbeam Brown for Cutting Forest Management Budget
President Trump Doubles-Down On Criticisms Of French President Macron's Call For An EU Army To Protect Europe From The U.S. And Other Countries
Emmanuel Macron suggests building its own army to protect Europe against the U.S., China and Russia. But it was Germany in World Wars One & Two - How did that work out for France? They were starting to learn German in Paris before the U.S. came along. Pay for NATO or not! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 13, 2018 *FOX News:* *Trump slams Macron for low approval ratings, French surrender to the Nazis* President Trump on Tuesday ripped into French President Emmanuel Macron in a series of tweets -- hitting him on everything from his low approval ratings, to the French s... more »
Amazon Echo Home Recordings At Center Of Murder Trial As Judge Orders Data Release
By Nicholas West A new type of court case has been slowly but steadily emerging within the American legal system: alleged crimes being detected from... more »
"12 Examples That Show That America Is Far More Messed Up Than When You Were A Kid"
*"12 Examples That Show That America Is * *Far More Messed Up Than When You Were A Kid"* by Michael Snyder "What in the world has happened to our country? Most of us have very fond memories from when we were younger, and it is true that often our memories of “the good old days” can leave out the bad parts. None of us are perfect individually, and America has certainly never been without major problems as a nation. But have we ever witnessed the level of social decay that we are seeing around the country today? We are like a divorced, bloated, drug-addicted middle age man that has s... more »
EU Risks Dangerous Blowback by Undermining Iran Sanctions
*James Phillips* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] The European Union’s campaign to shield Iran from U.S. sanctions is doomed to fail. Since the election of Donald Trump, the European Union and the United States have increasingly disagreed on Iran policy. The divergence widened in May with President Trump’s announcement that the United States was withdrawing from the Iran nuclear agreement. Washington has since reimposed nuclear sanctions on Iran in two rounds in August and November. Meanwhile the EU has sought to preserve the nuclear agreement by trying to protect Iran from r... more »
The MEK and the Bankrupt U.S. Policy on Iran
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The fact that a group as dubious as the Mujahedin-e Khalq figures so prominently in the Trump administration’s policy on Iran demonstrates the bankruptcy of that policy. Among the many indicators of misdirection in the Trump administration’s policy toward Iran, one of the clearest is the fondness for the cult-cum-terrorist group known as the Mujahedin-e Khalq, or MEK. The national security advisor, John Bolton, and Donald Trump’s attorney, Rudy Giuliani, are among the group’s most prominent cheerleaders, having been featured... more »
Wildfire Carnage in California, Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing as Fire Now Visible from Space-PHOTOS
[image: california] Wildfires are still raging through California in the worst crisis in history as hundreds of thousands evacuate, and dozens have been killed. The post Wildfire Carnage in California, Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing as Fire Now Visible from Space-PHOTOS appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Skin Cancer Survivor Ticketed for Window Tint She Had to Protect Her from the Sun
[image: tint] A skin cancer survivor who had window tint on her vehicle to protect herself from the sun was ticketed by a cop for dark tint who was just doing his job. The post WATCH: Skin Cancer Survivor Ticketed for Window Tint She Had to Protect Her from the Sun appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Reminder – Guidelines for Comments…
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood”. 1.) First, please READ THIS ENTIRE THREAD – and the full context of any discussion thread you wish to participate in. Skipping to the comments to express an opinion without reading the … Continue reading →
"Economic Market Snapshot 11/13/18"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Early Market Update 11/13/18” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • "'The Collapse Has Begun' - GE Is Now Trading Like Junk" • *MarketWatch Market Summary* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/dow/
German Chancellor Merkel Now Calling For An EU Army
Angela Merkel called for the creation of a European army and Security Council during a speech to ministers in Strasbourg on Tuesday *Daily Mail:* *Merkel calls for creation of a 'real, true' European army in rebuke to Trump after he mocked France, saying they were 'learning German in Paris' in WWII until the US saved them* * The German Chancellor called for EU army in speech to ministers in Strasbourg * Her remark drew widespread applause but some boos from the lawmakers * Comes after Emmanuel Macron put forward the same idea on French television * Also comes after President Trump ... more »
National Facial Recognition Database to Use Loyalty Rewards to Identify American Shoppers
By MassPrivateI For years, I have been warning people about facial recognition in retail stores, but this story might convince you to avoid retail stores... more »
Trump Calls on Florida Democrat to Concede, Implies Fraud
Palm Beach said it won't finish its recount by the Thursday deadline.
No Accounting for These Tastes: Artificial Flavors a Mystery
The flavors are also at the center of a dispute over how ingredients should be regulated.
Court Challenge to be Filed over Appointment of Acting AG
Spokespeople for the Justice Department haven't responded to an email seeking comment.
Costco ’50th Anniversary’ $75 Coupon Scam
Costco is not giving out free coupons to Facebook users to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.
Did Stacey Abrams Admit Her Plans May Require Georgians to ‘Turn Their Guns In’?
"The fundamental responsibility is commonsense gun safety legislation in Georgia, making sure we get dangerous weapons off the streets."
"The National Debt Is Coming Due, Just Like We Told You"
*"The National Debt Is Coming Due, Just Like We Told You"* by Nick Gillespie "By 2020, interest on the debt will cost more than Medicaid. By 2025, it will cost more than defense spending. And that’s just the start. What happens when you borrow the equivalent of your annual income and those low, low teaser rates start to increase? Congratulations, America, you’re about to find out. The Wall Street Journal reports some non-shocking, non-surprising news: "In 2017, interest costs on federal debt of $263 billion accounted for 6.6% of all government spending and 1.4% of gross domestic pr... more »
OSU President Drake Begins Job as Chair of APLU Board of Trustees
Dr. Michael Drake, president of The Ohio State University (OSU) began his first day on Monday as chair of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Board of Directors. Drake became president of OSU in June 2014 and has since voiced the importance of the institution’s land-grant mission while at the same time instituting […]
When I ran for Congress: Insights
By Jon Rappoport “I met with one nutritional-supplement-company president, a self-involved oaf who bragged about his expensive tastes, his vacations, his large house. His main... more »
Which Sack Of Human Excrement Will Be The New Head Of The DCCC?
*Worse than Steve Israel? Worse than Ben Ray Lujan?* Whether in the hiring of staff— the DCCC hires right-of-center hacks in it to line their pockets with not the slightest care about candidates winning or losing— the recruitment of candidates or the decisions about which candidates to support and which to leave bleeding on the side of the road— the DCCC has a lot of sway in the makeup of the Democratic caucus. This cycle, their resources, once again, were deployed omniscience’s behalf of New Dems and Blue Dogs from the Republican wing of the party and few progressives were elected—... more »
Turkish Presdient Erdogan: Khashoggi Recordings 'Appalling', Shocked Saudi Intelligence
*Reuters:* *Turkey's Erdogan says Khashoggi recordings 'appalling', shocked Saudi intelligence* President Tayyip Erdogan said recordings related to the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, which Turkey has shared with Western allies, are “appalling” and shocked a Saudi intelligence officer who listened to them, Turkish media reported on Tuesday. Khashoggi, a critic of de facto Saudi ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was killed in Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate on Oct. 2 in a hit which Erdogan says was ordered at the “highest levels” of the Saudi government. Six weeks after Khas... more »
CNN Sues Trump, Aides Over Acosta Ban
[image: cnn-sues-trump-aides-over-acosta-ban] CNN has sued Donald Trump, Chief of Staff John Kelly, Deputy Chief William Shine, Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and the Secret Service for suspending the press pass of journalist Jim Acosta.
Shale Reservoirs, do they work, will they spread?
From Watts Up With That: Andy May / November 13, 2018 By Andy May Popular accounts of shale oil and gas reservoirs are often riddled with errors and, even when technically correct, often misleading. As a shale petrophysicist, retired from Devon Energy, I thought I would try and explain, in a non-technical way, how these […]
How Deadly Was World War I?
*Zero Hedge:* *How Deadly Was World War I?* Veterans Day in the United States was created to commemorate the veterans of World War I. This year Veterans Day also marks 100 years since the end of the war to end all wars. As Statista's Sarah Feldman notes, World War I became known as the war to end all wars due to how deadly it was to those who went into combat. The advent of mustard gas and chlorine gas along with trench warfare, made the casualties rate much higher than previous conflicts. Casualties are defined here as soldiers who were killed, wounded and captured or reported m... more »
A helpful question
BBC One's London local news this afternoon reported on Sadiq Khan's attendance at a memorial ceremony for the Bataclan massacre in Paris today and BBC reporter Karl Mercer interviewed the Mayor. How's *this* for 'message placement' courtesy of the BBC?: *Sadiq Khan*: I'm here to pay my respects but also to show solidarity. London and Paris have many links. Last year we suffered four terrorist attacks and 14 people lost their lives. It's really important we show solidarity to our French friends. *Karl Mercer*: *And there's been much cooperation over those three years, particularly... more »
Frozen From Mexico To India
Climate Reanalyzer
Uninhabitable Miami
Mann-made sea level rise has caused the tourists to flee Miami. https://www.earthcam.com/usa/florida/miamiandthebeaches/?cam=miamibeach7
WHY WON’T LIBERALS LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE ON CLIMATE?
Quote of the Week: “The people who are supposed to be the experts and who claim to understand the science are precisely the people who are blind to the evidence…I hope that a few of them will make the effort to examine the evidence in detail and see how it contradicts the prevailing dogma, but … Continue reading "WHY WON’T LIBERALS LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE ON CLIMATE?"
It’s Spreading: Now the British Media Is Pushing Microchipping In The UK
By Adam Palmer It’s no coincidence that a veritable public relations advertisement concealed as an article in the Daily Mail regarding the microchipping of thousands... more »
Mad About Your High Utility Bills and “Smart Meters?” Group Analyzes Campaign Contributions By Utility PACs and Executives. Hello Gov’nor!
By B.N. Frank Activist Post has previously highlighted analysis provided before in re political contributions made by Telecom companies. This recent article from the Energy... more »
Restoring Tomorrow in Cinemas 11/13...
*and it looks really good. * Amid the horrific headlines tearing our country apart, a major film event is coming November 13th (today) to show how Americans can come together in common cause. “Restoring Tomorrow” tells a universal story of hope, as it focuses on a landmark house of worship that was literally crumbling and a community’s against-all-odds determination to restore it to new greatness. The film dramatically demonstrates how there is more that unites than divides us, and how we can still rise above differences to achieve great things. The story is told through the eyes... more »
A convicted felon writes a paper on hotly debated diets. What could go wrong?
Pro-tip for journals and publishers: When you decide to publish a paper about a subject — say, diets — that you know will draw a great deal of scrutiny from vocal proponents of alternatives, make sure it’s as close to airtight as possible. And in the event that the paper turns out not to be … Continue reading A convicted felon writes a paper on hotly debated diets. What could go wrong?
Even Simon McCoy...
Fans of ITV's *The Chase *will know that chaser Paul Sinha is often described as "Sarcasm In a Suit" by Bradley Walsh, but maybe it's time that the BBC followed suit and christened its very own Simon McCoy "Sarcasm In a Suit" too. As you may know, Simon is the BBC News Channel's main anchor in the afternoon. And here his is, this very afternoon, being deadpan about Donald Trump: When you read Trump's tweets aloud it brings home how ridiculous they really are. Fair play to @BBCSimonMcCoy for ploughing through. pic.twitter.com/9ZfRlUH5iH — Bungle (@bunglenator) November 13, 2018 ... more »
Nick Clegg told us that the EU Army is a Dangerous Fantasy
During the EU referendum Nick Clegg told us that the EU Army is a Dangerous Fantasy. https://youtu.be/4Ruu-4f6ugA If the remain side had won the referendum then would the Brexit side now be allowed to call for a second referendum because the remain team had lied during the campaign? Of course not... So was Nick Clegg lying in that debate, maybe to protect his EU pension, simply misinformed or careless as to what he said? Has the BBC asked Nick Clegg why he was so certain about there being no prospect of an EU Army? Of course not...
Israeli Tanks Prepare Imminent Gaza Offensive After “Green Light” For “Major Retaliation”
Israeli Tanks Prepare Imminent Gaza Offensive After “Green Light” For “Major Retaliation” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Commenting on Monday’s flare-up of rocket fire after a prior Israeli commando raid into Gaza territory to assassinate Hamas leaders, the Jerusalem Post observed that Hamas’ retaliation included “the most amount of rockets ever fired into Israel in 24 hours.” – Various international reports […]
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 13
1929 PM Sadoun shot himself due to criticism he faced over his performance 1963 Baath National Guard commander Wandawi began bombing Rasheed Camp while Guard rampaged through Baghdad 1963 Baath Sec Gen Sadi said party run by new 15 member council headed by Bakr 1980 Iraq launched new attack in Khuzistan province southern Iran Attacked Dezful but stopped after only a few miles Iran counterattacked and recaptured Alvan Shush Naderi Iraq attacked Ahwaz but got stuck 1981 UN Resolution 36/27 again criticized Israel’s destruction of Osirak nuclear reactor and said Israel should pay for... more »
5 Ways Russia's Deadly Army Can Wage War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* You know, as in 5 weapons of war. *The Red Army continued to field rocket artillery after the war, and one of the last designs was the BM-30 “Smerch” heavy rocket launcher. The BM-30 is designed to give an army-level commander the capability to strike targets deep behind enemy lines, including enemy headquarters, supply dumps, airfields, forward assembly areas, and other targets. The BM-30 can also quickly lay down minefields with rockets with mine submunitions.* The Russian Army is back. Like a bear awakening from hibernation, the Russian Groun... more »
Navy Nightmare: What Happens if Submarines Can't Dominate Anymore?
*James Holmes* *Security, * Can the U.S. Navy cope? *The situation isn’t entirely bleak for submariners, thankfully. While a leap in underwater detection technology may be in the offing, Clark points out that the U.S. Navy enjoys a first-mover advantage in other technologies that may help offset the loss of stealth or otherwise augment subs’ efficacy.* S’pose Bryan Clark has it right. The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) analyst and retired U.S. Navy commander *postulates* that *a technological revolution is about to overtake undersea warfare*, rendering t... more »
Call for Competitors: The ‘Austin Regional’ of the Atlantic Council’s Cyber 9/12 Strategy Competition at the Strauss Center
Are you a current student who enjoys wrestling with the policy aspects of cybersecurity, especially insofar as they implicate national security and international relations? Thinking about forming a team to compete in the Atlantic Council’s amazing “Cyber 9/12” Strategy Competition in D.C. in the spring? And do you like tacos? If you answered at least two out of three of these questions with yes, then you will want to plan on a trip to UT-Austin in January for the stand-alone “Austin Regional” of the Cyber 9/12 event! I’m very excited to report that the Robert Strauss Center at The... more »
May’s Leaked Speech: Anti-Russian Propaganda with a Twist
*Patrick Henningsen* | Will UK abandon the current anti-Russian agenda, or will it stay the course with US who appears to be ramping-up the rhetoric past a new Cold War, and towards hot one?
#9: Issac Orr, of the Center of the American Experiment, on energy in Minnesota
Alex and Jordan sit down with Isaac Orr, a policy fellow at the Center of the American Experiment, to discuss… The post #9: Issac Orr, of the Center of the American Experiment, on energy in Minnesota appeared first on IER.
Amid Drug Crisis, Spiritual First Responders Hit the Streets
Clergy members have become spiritual first responders in the opioid crisis, often leaving the pulpit to minister on the streets.
Holding Out Slim Hope as Crews Search for More Fire Dead
Authorities were bringing in two mobile morgue units and requesting 150 search and rescue personnel.
CNN Sues Trump, Demanding Return of Acosta to White House
There was no immediate comment from the administration.
Incoming House Members Prep for Do’s and Don’ts on the Hill
They are a younger generation of lawmakers — including a record number of women — arriving flush with victory and optimism.
Trump Suggests France Would Have Been Defeated Without US
Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met Saturday at the Elysee Palace and discussed defense, trade and other issues.
Florida Recount Chugs Along as More Irregularities Surface
The judge said he could see no evidence of any violations, and said "I am urging because of the highly public nature of this case to ramp down the rhetoric."
US Trial to Tell Epic Tale of Mexican Drug Lord “El Chapo”
If convicted, he faces a possible life prison sentence.
Bolton vows to ‘squeeze’ Iran until ‘pips squeak’
US National Security Adviser John Bolton promised that Washington will exert even more pressure on Tehran following its latest set of sanctions, which took effect on 5 November, 2018, Bloomberg reported. “We think the [Iranian] government is under real pressure and it’s our intention to squeeze them very hard […] squeeze them until the pips […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces reinforce entire Deir Ezzor border region (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – Iraq’s Hashd Al-Sha’abi forces (var. Popular Mobilization Units) have reinforced the entire Deir Ezzor border region after the so-called “Islamic State” (var. ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) recaptured several areas inside the province. According to the official media wing of Hashd Al-Sha’abi, the Iraqi forces have reinforced the border region in a bid to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army sends large military convoy to northern Aleppo amid Turkish threat (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is not backing away from the key town of Tal Rifa’at, despite the Turkish regime’s threats to capture the area. According to a source in Aleppo, the Syrian Arab Army recently sent a large convoy of reinforcements to the town of Deir Jamal in order […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hamas denies ceasefire with Israel, strikes continue
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – A Hamas official told an Israeli journalist on Tuesday that all reports of a ceasefire brokered by Egypt and the United Nations are false. It appears no ceasefire has been established in the Gaza Strip this afternoon, despite several reports of a deal brokered earlier today. Moments ago, Israeli warplanes […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘We are still at war and the country needs to control its borders’ – Libyan military chief
Head of the Libyan National Army field marshal Khalifa Haftar has said Libya is at war and has to protect its borders from illegal migrants, terrorists and extremists. “We are still at war and the country needs to control its borders. We have borders with Tunisia, Algeria, Niger, Chad, Sudan and Egypt and illegal migration […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hariri calls himself ‘father of Sunnis’ in Lebanon, slams Nasrallah’s comments
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Approximately one hour ago, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri began his press conference on the formation of a new government. Hariri began his press conference by criticizing Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for his recent remarks on the formation of a new government in Lebanon. “The country ran into obstacles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fierce clashes breakout across Idlib buffer zone as Sochi Agreement falls apart
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – A series of fierce clashes have broken out across the Idlib buffer zone as both the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and rebel forces continue to trade blows. According to a military source in the government stronghold of Mhardeh, the Syrian Arab Army and rebel forces are currently clashing at least […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Gaza Update: Ceasefire begins after intense 48 hours
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – A ceasefire has begun in the Gaza Strip after a tumultuous 48 hours of nonstop hostilities between the Israeli and Palestinian sides. As a result of these hostilities, at least 14 Palestinians and 2 Israelis were killed. The hostilities began on Sunday evening when the Israeli Special Forces carried out […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Turkey withdraws from Libyan peace conference
The Conference on Libyan Settlement taking place in Palermo, Italy, has drawn leading Libyan political actors, as well as politicians from other countries. The conference began on 12 November and is being attended by delegations from some 38 countries and international organizations. According to an official statement by Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay, Ankara has withdrawn from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Death toll in Gaza rises to 6 after Israeli strikes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – At least six Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip over the last twelve hours, Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen TV reported. In addition to the half dozen dead, more than 25 others have been wounded since the Israeli Air Force resumed their assault on the Gaza Strip, Al-Mayadeen added. According to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rebel forces attempt to sneak behind Syrian Army lines for new ambush
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Free Syrian Army (FSA) attempted to infiltrate the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) defenses in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this morning. Led by their Jaysh Al-‘Izza faction, the Free Syrian Army attempted to infiltrate the Syrian Arab Army’s defenses around the town of Al-Janabrah in northern Hama. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Christine Assange Issues Call For All Journalists, Politicians, Medical Professionals and Activists To Stand Up For Julian Assange
By Aaron Kesel WikiLeaks founder and former editor Julian Assange is in dire need of health assistance according to his mother, in an emergency plea... more »
17th AEC Council meeting held in Singapore
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13-Nov-2018 ASEAN Economic Ministers and AEC Ministers signed the ASEAN Agreement on e-Commerce, concluded the ASEAN Trade in Services Agreement (ATISA) and finalised the fourth protocol to amend the ASEAN Comprehensive Investment Agreement (ACIA).
Ottawa mise sur un accord global avec la Chine
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13-Nov-2018 International Trade Minister Jim Carr says China's interest in so many Canadian products could ultimately lead to a comprehensive trade deal.
Canada eyes sweeping free-trade deal with China but remains open to sector deals
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13-Nov-2018 International Trade Minister Jim Carr says China's interest in so many Canadian products could ultimately lead to a comprehensive trade deal.
Romania wins trial at ICSID Washington against energy trader Alpiq
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13-Nov-2018 The Romanian government has won a trial at World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the Swiss-based energy trader Alpiq in a case related to Hidroelectrica insolvency procedure.
Indonesian free-trade deal delayed
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13-Nov-2018 The free-trade deal appears to be on hold as Indonesia is angry about Australia's potential move of an embassy to Jerusalem.
Le Vietnam ratifie le Partenariat transpacifique
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13-Nov-2018 Le Vietnam est devenu le septième pays à ratifier le Partenariat transpacifique qui va entrer en vigueur cette année malgré le retrait des Etats-Unis du projet initial.
Vietnam ratifies Pacific rim trade pact abandoned by Trump
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13-Nov-2018 The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or CPTPP will take effect at the end of 2018 after Australia became the sixth nation to ratify it.
Ministers defer agreement on RCEP trade deal to 2019
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13-Nov-2018 Asia-Pacific pact risks bogging down as some member nations go to polls
Mobilize for a Four-power 'Bretton Woods' System It Will Come with an Infrastructure Bill as a Bonus
[image: State of the Union 2018 (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] U.S. Democrats, including newly elected Democratic representatives, now have the choice before them, of either crusading to drive President Trump out of office by any possible means — alienating voters and splitting their party in the process — or developing an economic development agenda and working with him on it. Republicans, whom the President pulled through a difficult midterm election with success which was no fault of their own, must end their Churchill-imitation war fancies. They have to supp... more »
Slings and slingshots can be a lot more dangerous than I thought
I used to play with slingshots as a kid. In those days, we made our own out of Y-shaped branches we picked up among the trees on Table Mountain, and used strips of old bicycle inner tube (or, on one memorable occasion, my mother's entire stock of elastic for clothing - she was *not* amused!) to make the sling. They could launch acorns, or small pebbles, or nuts from my father's old-nuts-and-bolts jar, out to 20 or 30 yards. I never hunted with them, but plenty of other youngsters did (including a younger Lawdog, with hilarious results). I hadn't realized that slingshots have com... more »
THE DANIEL DALE EXPERIENCE: The struggle to be human!
*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018Interlude—Krugman, Brooks and Dale:* In this morning's New York Times, Paul Krugman and David Brooks discuss the same human problem. They come at the problem from different perspectives. We'd say each of the two is right. We'll start with Krugman's column. It ends as shown right here: KRUGMAN (11/13/18): *In Trumpworld, which is now indistinguishable from G.O.P.world, good and bad are defined solely by whether the interests of The Leader are served.* Thus, Trump attacks and insults our closest allies while praising brutal dictators who flatter him (and ... more »
The Woolsey Fire tore through a nuclear testing site- doctors sound alarm on possible air contamination
(IMAGE: Aerial footage from local television station KTLA shows flames surrounding rocket test stands at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL). November 8, 2018.) The Woolsey Fire in California is currently burning northwest of Los Angeles. While most news outlets that we can find aren’t sure exactly where the Woolsey Fire started and aren’t sure […] The post The Woolsey Fire tore through a nuclear testing site- doctors sound alarm on possible air contamination appeared first on Health Nut News.
Like injecting your brain with poison, yet 63 percent do it
Sleep deprivation can have a number of health effects and ramifications, ranging from mild to devastating. The 2015 National Geographic video, “Science of Sleep,” starts out with the story of third mate Gregory Cousins, whose sleep deprivation led to one of the greatest environmental catastrophes in history. Cousins had slept only six hours in the […] The post Like injecting your brain with poison, yet 63 percent do it appeared first on Health Nut News.
My summer of 1958, part 2
In the summer of 1958 I lived on my grandparents’ farm near Franklin Grove, IL when they were in their 80s and I was 18. (See Part 1) They were lured back to Illinois with their young son Leslie in 1908 from Wichita, Kansas, where they had lived since 1901 with the promise of this farm home to help her ill father, then in his 80s. They took care of him until he died in 1912. My grandmother was the only survivor of his four adult children, her oldest brother Ira having recently died of blood poisoning from an injury on his farm near Ashton and the home place. (Diphtheria and chi... more »
‘Appalling’ Khashoggi audio shocked Saudi intelligence – Erdoğan
Leaked evidence from tapped telephone conversations clearly implicates high-level associates of Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman. The question is: were they acting on his orders?
Levy to Head Brazil’s BNDES in Bolsonaro Administration
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Economist Joaquim Levy accepted the invitation to preside over Brazil’s Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES), announced future Economy Minister, Paulo Guedes on Monday. Last week, newly-elected president, Jair Bolsonaro, stated that one of his first measures as president would be to uncover the […]
Bolsonaro Taps General Azevedo e Silva for Brazil Defense Minister
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The president-elect in Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, announced today (Tuesday, November 13th), through social media, the name of Army General Fernando Azevedo e Silva for the post of Defense Minister. “Good morning! I would like to communicate to all of you the nomination of General-of-the-Army Fernando […]
Visiting Rio de Janeiro’s Island Escape on Ilha Grande
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A relatively short two-hour drive from the city of Rio de Janeiro followed by a quick boat trip, and you may think you’ve entered another world. It is Ilha Grande (Big Island), one of the most beautiful islands off Brazil’s famous ‘Costa Verde’ (Green Coast). […]
Ending the Anchor Baby Travesty
[image: ending-the-anchor-baby-travesty] President Trump’s intention to end the granting of immediate citizenship to infants born in the United States has drawn both a heap of praise and a heap of invective.
Lame Duck Congressional Session
[image: lame-duck-congressional-session] The elections are over, but much remains to be done for Congress in the post-election "lame duck" session.
Macron to Trump: ‘You're No Patriot!’
[image: macron-to-trump-you-re-no-patriot] In a rebuke bordering on national insult Sunday, Emmanuel Macron retorted to Donald Trump's calling himself a nationalist.
President Trump’s Iran Policy – Is It ‘Normal’?
[image: president-trump-s-iran-policy-is-it-normal] It’s not often that US Government officials are honest when they talk about our foreign policy. The unprovoked 2003 attack on Iraq was called a “liberation.” The 2011 US-led destruction of Libya was a “humanitarian intervention.” And so on.
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