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Tis The Season Once Again

Gatwick - Mail’s Shameless U-Turn

Toby Young IS The Christmas Turkey

The Top 10 Most Important Political Stories Of 2018, As Chosen By Readers

From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the
President Trump Ends 2018 With An Unsettled Administration

Trump had a tumultuous year that ended with controversial moves to pull troops from Syria and double down
News Brief: Migrant Boy Dies, Shutdown Continues, U.S.-Turkey Relations

An 8-year-old Guatemalan boy dies in U.S. immigration custody. The standoff over the border wall continues

Senate passes lame duck fisheries bill

The United States Senate on December 17 passed S. 1520, “Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act
Green Infrastructure Partnerships Focus on Local Companies

Flood Less New Orleans is committed to engaging and mobilizing a variety of constituencies—including low
Common sense and bipartisanship work for the Gulf

The House of Representatives actually got something right. In an age of growing frustration at

Co Down mum of premature twins uses wedding dress business to raise charity

Catherine Smith believes guardian angels protected Katie and Hope and now sews a pair of silver wings into
The 11 emotional stages of shopping in the St Stephen's Day sales

Hitting the high street the day after Christmas can be an emotional roller coaster ride.
10 things that always happen without fail on St Stephen's Day

Today you only have one job – chill.

POLITICO Playbook: Shutdown standoff continues (Politico)

Politico : POLITICO Playbook: Shutdown standoff continues — DRIVING THE DAY
Did a Queens Podiatrist Help Donald Trump Avoid Vietnam? (Steve Eder/New

Steve Eder / New York Times : Did a Queens Podiatrist Help Donald Trump Avoid Vietnam? &mdash
I thought fraud in reporting was done for. I was wrong. (Charles Lane

Charles Lane / Washington Post : I thought fraud in reporting was done for. I was wrong. &

REPOST: The Key To Louisiana Electoral Politics Is The 45-15-30-10 Rule

Repost: This post originally appeared at The Hayride on De. 5, 2018 Since this is 2019 Louisiana
BATISTE: Draining The City Park Lagoon

Those unhappy with City Park allowing the removal of the magnificent G.T. Beauregard monument may be happy
Classic: Rand Paul Delivers Annual Festivus Airing Of Grievances

Republican Sen. Rand Paul created a tradition that has become a favorite among followers over the holidays.

Study explores media coverage of pipeline controversies

Supporters of fossil fuel infrastructure projects position themselves as friends of working people, framing
Study highlights ‘uncomfortable truth’ about racism in the job market

"Racialized workers in Ontario are significantly more likely to be concentrated in low-wage jobs and
Uploading the subway will not help Toronto commuters

The Ontario government is planning to upload Toronto’s subway, claiming it will allow for the rapid

News24.com | Activists make marathon march to the Union Buildings

A group of about 40 people led by #FeesMustFall activist Bonginkosi Khanyile is marching from Isandlwana in
News24.com | Fire rages out of control near Hermanus

Firefighters from the Overstrand Municipality have spent the last 24 hours fighting an out of control fire
Sport24.co.za | Dale Steyn: The free spirit who became a Proteas great

Dale Steyn will go down in history as one of the greatest bowlers cricket has ever seen, writes Lloyd

News24.com | Young South Africans must explore the world with correct

The recent return of young South Africans detained in China must send a warning that they must research and
News24.com | Burundi's president Nkurunziza no longer considers Rwanda

It is important to find ways to prevent the eruption of a possible open conflict between Rwanda and Burundi
News24.com | Defend humanity, reject migration policies that kill

Many people across the world are taking a stand for humane migration policies. We've seen people

News24.com | Confusion, anger grow as DRC faces Sunday's election

As Democratic Republic of Congo hurtles toward Sunday's already troubled election, the opposition have
News24.com | Libya in chaos since 2011 overthrow of Gaddafi

Libya has been mired in chaos since the ouster and killing of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with two rival
News24.com | UPDATE: Clashes erupt as Sudanese march on presidential palace

Video clips posted online show police in Sudan using tear gas and firing in the air to disperse thousands

Independent Education: the crisis and the crossroad

by Jon Rappoport December 25, 2018 (To join our email list, click here.) A hundred fifty years ago, at
The individual vs. group mind control

by Jon Rappoport December 24, 2018 (To join our email list, click here.) “The individual sees how a machine
How Exit From The Matrix could change your life

by Jon Rappoport October 23, 2018 Inside the psyche of the individual, something is going on. Something

Vets warn pet owners over compost mould threat

PDSA cites previous case study in which dogs almost died.
Hundreds of sexual harassment complaints made against policemen in UK

The Guardian newspaper said a fraction of the cases led to dismissal.
10 injured as quake from Mount Etna jolts Sicily

The quake was part of a series of some 1,000 tremors.

Five arrested in Christmas Day clampdown on illegally operated vehicles in

Five people have been arrested following a garda operation in Dublin targetting illegally operated
Gardaí investigating death of man, 25, in Mayo

Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in Mayo.
Swimmers take a Christmas Day dip to support lifeboat crews

The fundraiser sees revellers defy cold weather to take to the sea.

NRC Continues to Respond to Irma

Update (Sept. 12, 2017 4:15 p.m. EST): Late Monday afternoon, Hurricane Irma had diminished to the point
Update: The NRC Readies for Hurricane Irma

UPDATE (9/10/2017 – 10 a.m. EST): The NRC activated the Region II Incident Response Center in Atlanta
An Open Forum Now Available

The NRC welcomes comments on the topics we’re blogging about. But we realize there are other topics you

Study predicts 8.5 magnitude earthquake in Himalayas
ESA probe beams unveils Mars landscape shaped by water, wind and ice

Mars is a planet of two halves. In places, the northern hemisphere of the planet sits a full few kilometres
Nasa spacecraft makes closest approach to sun

It will keep getting closer to the sun until it flies through the corona, or outer atmosphere, for the

Image of the Day

Merry Christmas from the International Space Station! NASA astronaut Anne McClain beamed home this photo of
In Space, Astronaut Anne McClain Draws on Rugby, US Army Experience for

While every astronaut is scary-busy, NASA astronaut Anne McClain stands out in a crowded field for her
Elon Musk Teases New Details About SpaceX's Redesigned Next-Generation

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk says a redesigned test vehicle for the company's next-generation

Russian Anti-Doping Agency sets aim of collecting 11,000 doping samples

Some 9,000 samles were planned for 2018, RUSADA reports
Poroshenko announces end of martial law in Ukraine
Russia tests Avangard hypersonic system on Putin's orders

The test was successful, according to Vladimir Putin

FDA Announces Safety Monitoring for Essure

The FDA is implementing a number of steps for long-term safety monitoring of the permanent birth control
Mad Cow Disease Diagnosed in Tennessee Man

A 32-year-old Tennessee man has been diagnosed with the rare human form of mad cow disease, also known as
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Surgery for Lung Cancer

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for early stage lung cancer at Memorial Sloan

Fallen Through the Cracks: 2018 Stories Worthy of Your Attention

WhoWhatWhy gave you plenty of coverage in 2018, but here’s some stories we feel deserve another look. The
Magical Gifts That Can Change Your Life

Surprise a loved one with a unique life-changing gift: a job resumé done by a super headhunter. Or, one
Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday — Do the Cooking

How to not pack on those pesky pie pounds? Get involved with the planning and organizing — that’s sure to

Vets warn pet owners over compost mould threat

PDSA cites previous case study in which dogs almost died.
Hundreds of sexual harassment complaints made against policemen in UK

The Guardian newspaper said a fraction of the cases led to dismissal.
10 injured as quake from Mount Etna jolts Sicily

The quake was part of a series of some 1,000 tremors.

Five arrested in Christmas Day clampdown on illegally operated vehicles in

Five people have been arrested following a garda operation in Dublin targetting illegally operated
Gardaí investigating death of man, 25, in Mayo

Gardaí are investigating the death of a man in Mayo.
Swimmers take a Christmas Day dip to support lifeboat crews

The fundraiser sees revellers defy cold weather to take to the sea.

NRC Continues to Respond to Irma

Update (Sept. 12, 2017 4:15 p.m. EST): Late Monday afternoon, Hurricane Irma had diminished to the point
Update: The NRC Readies for Hurricane Irma

UPDATE (9/10/2017 – 10 a.m. EST): The NRC activated the Region II Incident Response Center in Atlanta
An Open Forum Now Available

The NRC welcomes comments on the topics we’re blogging about. But we realize there are other topics you

Study predicts 8.5 magnitude earthquake in Himalayas
ESA probe beams unveils Mars landscape shaped by water, wind and ice

Mars is a planet of two halves. In places, the northern hemisphere of the planet sits a full few kilometres
Nasa spacecraft makes closest approach to sun

It will keep getting closer to the sun until it flies through the corona, or outer atmosphere, for the

Image of the Day

Merry Christmas from the International Space Station! NASA astronaut Anne McClain beamed home this photo of
In Space, Astronaut Anne McClain Draws on Rugby, US Army Experience for

While every astronaut is scary-busy, NASA astronaut Anne McClain stands out in a crowded field for her
Elon Musk Teases New Details About SpaceX's Redesigned Next-Generation

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk says a redesigned test vehicle for the company's next-generation

Russian Anti-Doping Agency sets aim of collecting 11,000 doping samples

Some 9,000 samles were planned for 2018, RUSADA reports
Poroshenko announces end of martial law in Ukraine
Russia tests Avangard hypersonic system on Putin's orders

The test was successful, according to Vladimir Putin

FDA Announces Safety Monitoring for Essure

The FDA is implementing a number of steps for long-term safety monitoring of the permanent birth control
Mad Cow Disease Diagnosed in Tennessee Man

A 32-year-old Tennessee man has been diagnosed with the rare human form of mad cow disease, also known as
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Surgery for Lung Cancer

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery for early stage lung cancer at Memorial Sloan

Fallen Through the Cracks: 2018 Stories Worthy of Your Attention

WhoWhatWhy gave you plenty of coverage in 2018, but here’s some stories we feel deserve another look. The
Magical Gifts That Can Change Your Life

Surprise a loved one with a unique life-changing gift: a job resumé done by a super headhunter. Or, one
Avoid Gaining Weight This Holiday — Do the Cooking

How to not pack on those pesky pie pounds? Get involved with the planning and organizing — that’s sure to

Clean Air Adventure Series encore: Provo, Utah

It was during the late spring of 1986, and I was on a mission. More precisely, I was in the latter part of
How guinea pig fathers pass on adaptive responses to environmental changes

Adaptations to environmental change are the most important asset for the persistence of any plant or animal
Sustainable ‘plastics’ are on the horizon

A new Tel Aviv University study describes a process to make bioplastic polymers that don’t require

Watch: The 10 best SNL political sketches of 2018

From Baldwin's iconic portrayal of Trump to Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro reenacting "Meet the
Britain commissions review of Christian persecution worldwide

Britain has commissioned an independent review into the persecution of Christians to find practical steps
Guatemalan girl’s Christmas funeral too much for grieving mother

A crowd of mourners said goodbye to the 7-year-old Guatemalan migrant girl who died in U.S. custody this

Gill Jolly joins Forum of Chief Science Advisors

GNS Science is delighted that Dr Gill Jolly has been invited to join the Forum of Chief Science Advisors
NIWA scientist throws light on the Red Zone

Christchurch’s Red Zone is to be the focal point of a scientific experiment involving street lights and
Researchers to lead Resilience to Nature’s Challenges

Congratulations to the researchers selected to lead science programmes in the second phase of Resilience to

#CaliforniaKnew

Recent reports have shown that California knew about the threat of climate change decades ago. No one could
Models, On – and Off – the Catwalk – Part Eight – Time-Step and Noise

In Part Seven – Resolution & Convection we looked at some examples of how model resolution and domain
Clouds and Water Vapor – Part Eleven – Ceppi et al & Zelinka et al

A couple of recent articles covered ground related to clouds, but under Models –Models, On – and Off

Cambridge dons revolt over ‘racist’ fellow’s role

More than 200 academics have signed a letter accusing a controversial scholar of “racist pseudoscience
Unite against Tommy Robinson’s hate march

Stand Up To Racism calls upon anti-fascists to oppose Tommy Robinson’s and Gerard Batten’s ‘Brexit crisis’
Holocaust denial industry loses one of its chief proponents

A long planned trip to the UK by one of the world’s leading Holocaust deniers ended in chaos. And the very

Holiday Card From The Johnsons

Happy Holidays from the Johnsons: That’s our dog Paddington. Scrooge, the ghost of Christmas present&
Short Video Showing Trump Inspiring Violence … And What Happened

“Right Wing Watch reports on the extreme rhetoric and activities of key right-wing figures and
Origins And Use Of Fake News

Strategic bullshit with one goal: “No one is able to come to sensible conclusions.”

Yule be sorry…..

I was going to post this piece on Christmas Day, but I thought that would be rather too spoilsport, even
The final pre-Christmas report from our Slog hackette on the spot, Eve de

It is my very happy duty to report to you all that – despite last minute stalling by by the
Brief Encounters: beware the drones of Brexit

Along a narrow lane one Spring Sunday, two blokes who’ve been staying overnight at a house party are

Israeli War Planes Attack Damascus Arms Depot And Other Targets, Syrian

Israeli War Planes Attack Damascus Arms Depot And Other Targets, Syrian State Media Claims by https
Human Nature: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland …
Ho Ho!… Washington Bears Gifts for Kiev’s Neo-Nazi Warmongering Regime

Ho Ho!… Washington Bears Gifts for Kiev’s Neo-Nazi Warmongering Regime by FINIAN CUNNINGHAM, https

Opinion | The Robots Have Descended on Trump Country – The New York Times

The growing use of work robots and the deployment of artificial intelligence have been most disruptive in
Germany urges France to turn UN seat into EU one – TheLocal.de

“I realise this will take some convincing in Paris but it would be a bold and smart goal,”
Why Sweden’s cashless society is no longer a utopia | World Economic Forum

The Swedish retail payment market is rapidly moving away from using cash. The outstanding value of cash in

Akooh

Ink blot test Cross burnings Into a corner Black butterfly Voice of the little Pinball machine
Credit where credit’s due: Trump Does Something Right for Once

By Dave Lindorff It’s entertaining to read and watch the collective horror being expressed in the US media
‘The Peace Dividend: The Most Controversial Proposal in the History of the

By Ron Ridenour Q: You wrote the book, The Peace Dividend: the most controversial proposal in the

Officer killed by impaired driver on Christmas Eve

While pulling over a pickup truck in Kentucky, detective Deidre Mengedoht was hit by a different truck, whose driver was allegedly under the influence. 'This is a tragic, tragic day' »

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Pale Blue Dot: Humility

The long-awaited second part of the
The Reality of #VanLife

An increasingly popular trend, van
Inequality: How Wealth Becomes Power

Wealth inequality is an issue

This snooper’s charter makes George Orwell look lacking in vision.

By Heather Brooke – Sunday 8th November 2015. Find Article Here:- When the Home Office and
By inflating Islamic extremism, David Cameron has lost sight of what really

By George Monbiot Tuesday 21st July 2015. Find Article Here:- The real ‘struggle of our generation’ is not
Sunscreen contributing to decline of coral reefs, study shows.

Posted Wednesday 21st October 2015. Find Article Here:- UV filtering chemical is killing off baby coral

Top Astronomy Events For 2019

You might've heard the news. We wrote a book this past year: The Universe Today's Ultimate Guide to
Weekly Space Hangout: Dec 26, 2018 The Year in Review

Hosts: Fraser Cain (universetoday.com / @fcain) Dr. Paul M. Sutter (pmsutter.com / @PaulMattSutter) Dr
This Crater on Mars Traps the Cold, and Remains Filled With Ice, All Year

Just in time for the holidays, the ESO's Mars Express mission revealed a breathtaking image of a

The United States Quitting Syria Could Mean a Little Less War in the World

It’s rare when you can get hawkish Republican senators, media liberals, Islamic extremists, neoconservative
Jim Mattis insta a la Armada estadounidense a actuar de forma impredecible

Bueno, hay una razón por la que se le apoda «Caos». En abril de 2018 el Ministro de Defensa estadounidense
Nazi Commando Otto Skorzeny Continued His Life of Intrigue After the War

Otto Skorzeny was Nazi Germany’s most notorious commando. His missions included rescuing Italian dictator

DOJ False Claims Act Recoveries Hit Ten Year Low

Despite Slowdown in Prosecution, Whistleblowers Continue to Play the Critical Role in Detecting Fraud. In
Finding Fault In Forensic Fraud Cases

In a new Trailblazers podcast episode titled Forensics: Who’s on the case, Walter Isaacson delves deep into
NWC Meets with SEC to Strongly Oppose “Caps” on SEC Whistleblower Rewards

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) Executive Director Stephen M. Kohn