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Kimberlites, Indicators, sands and extinctions
The picture above is a map of the Earth showing all the known kimberlites, copied from Tappe et al, 2018, “Geodynamics of Kimberlites on a cooling Earth: Clues to plate tectonic evolution and deep volatile cycles, Earth and Planetary Science … Continue reading →
FBI Opened An Investigation Into President Trump If He Was Working With Russia After He Had Fired FBI Director Comey
Following President Trump’s firing of James B. Comey as F.B.I. director, the bureau grew increasingly concerned about whether the president’s actions constituted anti-American activity. © Sarah Silbiger/The New York Times *New York Times:* *F.B.I. Opened Inquiry Into Whether Trump Was Secretly Working on Behalf of Russia * WASHINGTON — In the days after President Trump fired James B. Comey as F.B.I. director, law enforcement officials became so concerned by the president’s behavior that they began investigating whether he had been working on behalf of Russia against American inter... more »
Chinese Drones Now Have The Ability To 'Talk' To Fighter Pilots
China’s new stealth drone, the Sky Hawk, went on display to the public at Airshow China in November. Photo: China Aerospace Science *SCMP: **China’s Sky Hawk stealth drone has capability to ‘talk’ to fighter pilots, developer says* * Manned-unmanned teaming technology allows aircraft – with or without pilots – to communicate and collaborate during surveillance and combat operations * But despite claims, system is still only in development stage, expert says One of China’s newest stealth drones, the Sky Hawk, features state-of-the-art technology that allows it to communicate and col... more »
The Guardian’s Reputation In Tatters After Forger Revealed To Have Co-Authored Assange Smear
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China to set lower GDP growth target of 6-6.5 percent in 2019 – sources
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Israel launches first strikes in Syria this year
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The Age Of Trump Clearly Shows That Narrative Is Everything
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As Democratic Elites Reunite With Neocons, the Party’s Voters Are Becoming Far More Militaristic and Pro-War Than Republicans
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Memo to Trump: Declare an Emergency
[image: memo-to-trump-declare-an-emergency] In the long run, history will validate Donald Trump's stand on a border wall to defend the sovereignty and security of the United States.
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Philosopher Kings - Hurts To Love You
Leaked Lisa Page Testimonial Transcripts on CIA Brennan Angle, Confirms Likelihood of Dossier Origination….
The leak wars have officially begun. “Caveat emptor” (buyer beware) is the general warning to all interested followers of the story-lines. In response to leaks of congressional testimony to The Epoch Times (Lisa Page and Andrew McCabe) damaging to prior … Continue reading →
Sunset On The Desert
Last weekend in Arizona. I was planning on driving tomorrow, but snow in New Mexico will give me two extra days hiking in the desert.
TV Station Backs Off Accusation That CNN Played Politics
An executive at a San Diego television station that accused CNN of rejecting an appearance by one of its reporters for political reasons conceded he didn't really know why the network turned him down.
Is DC Comics Publishing a Series Depicting Jesus Christ?
Conservative media outlets began reporting on "Second Coming" months after its release was first announced.
Did the Company That Makes Marlboros Announce They Intend to Stop Producing Cigarettes?
Philip Morris International sells the iconic brand outside the United States, and has for years expressed a plan to end production of cigarettes altogether.
Trump Denied He Said Mexico Would Write a Check for the Wall — But He Did
President Trump's comments on how border wall construction would be funded shifted as it became clear Mexico would not pay.
Ron Paul: Deep State ‘More Powerful Than Presidents’
RT America Published on Jan 11, 2019 Rick Sanchez reports on the combination of big media, political establishments, and military and corporate interests whose power exceeds that of the President. He discusses this “deep state” with former congressman Dr. Ron Paul. Then RT America correspondent Michele Greenstein joins to explain how these interests undermine democratic governments […]
Israel Opens West Bank Highway with Segregated Lanes for Israelis, Palestinians
Israel Opens West Bank Highway with Segregated Lanes for Israelis, Palestinians by Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press, via https://www.chicagotribune.com/ Israel inaugurated a new highway in the occupied West Bank on Thursday that features a large concrete wall segregating Israeli and Palestinian traffic. – One side of Route 4370 — located northeast of Jerusalem — will be open […]
Gold Is The Key, Patriots Have The FedRes Scrambling
X22Report Published on Jan 11, 2019 Earning season does not look good, companies are not doing as we were told. The economic illusion the [CB] created is now falling apart, it will be showing up in the people’s sector and not the stock market, not the statistical numbers. Trump and team will be moving quickly to […]
5 Doom Loops of a Crisis What You Need to Know
ITM Trading Published on Jan 11, 2019 Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/5-doo… When we talk about patterns, no discussion would be complete without examining the pattern of a “Doom Loop”. In fact, there are five key “Doom Loops” seen during financial crisis’s: The Intermediary, Sovereign, Collateral, Hedging and ultimately, the Real Economy Doom Loop. In […]
Three Scenarios of the Global Collapse
Three Scenarios of the Global Collapse by https://gnseconomics.com/en_US/ 2019 has started more calmly after a very volatile year-end in the markets. Focus has been on the trade deal between China and the US and the words of the central bankers, most notably those of Jay Powell. However, this is all just a distraction, a side-show. The […]
Israel Fires Missiles Towards Damascus
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CNN Cancels On San Diego TV Station After They Report Border Wall Works
CNN Cancels On San Diego TV Station After They Report Border Wall Works by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A local San Diego television station said on Thursday that CNN invited them to provide a “local view” of the existing wall at the US-Mexico border, only to cancel after past reports from the station showed that the wall […]
Former US Rep. Ron Paul: The FedRes is Too Powerful
The western Illuminati must bring down the economy to destroy Trump’s 2020 POTUS election plan. As it stands now, Trump will win with a landslide. – CNBC Television Published on Jan 8, 2019 Former U.S. Congressman Dr. Ron Paul joins “Squawk Box” to give his take on the Fed’s role in potentially bringing about a recession. […]
EU CIVIL WAR: ‘I Must FIGHT HIM!’ Hungary’s Orban Issues Shock Warning to Macron
EU CIVIL WAR: ‘I Must FIGHT HIM!’ Hungary’s Orban Issues Shock Warning to Macron by HARVEY GAVIN, https://www.express.co.uk/ HUNGARIAN Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vowed to stand up to Europe’s “pro-immigration forces” led by Emmanuel Macron, warning the French leader: “I must fight you”. – Mr Orban, whose right-wing government has presided over a crackdown on immigration, […]
Wind of Change: EU Superstate Unlikely to Survive as It Is – Political Analyst
Wind of Change: EU Superstate Unlikely to Survive as It Is – Political Analyst by https://sputniknews.com/ Italian Deputy PM Matteo Salvini visited Poland in a bid to trigger what he called a “European Spring” that could threaten the dominance of the current “Germany-France axis.” Sputnik discussed the possible shift of balance in Brussels with Bill Ravotti, […]
France AWAKENS 2019: Weaponized Bank Runs Incoming
Black Pigeon Speaks Published on Jan 9, 2019 end
NYTimes Corrects Erroneous Report. Media ‘Working Backward’ to Prove Russiagate Narrative – Ben Swann
RT America Published on Jan 10, 2019 The New York Times has had to correct its recent “bombshell” report on President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort. They’d claimed that Manafort had shared polling data with a “Kremlin-linked oligarch,” RT America’s Rachel Blevins reports. Then investigative journalist Ben Swann joins News.Views.Hughes to weigh in, arguing […]
UK Pushing Cold-War Propaganda Worldwide
RT America Published on Jan 10, 2019 RT America correspondent Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss “Project Integrity,” a UK-funded intelligence operation “dedicated to revealing and combating propaganda and misinformation.” They create “clusters” of journalists and influencers across Europe and in the US to sew a “tougher stance” in policies toward Russia and the threat […]
What if the Obstruction Was the Collusion? On the New York Times’s Latest Bombshell
The FBI Headquarters in Washington. (Photo: Matthew Kahn) Shortly before the holidays, I received a call from New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt asking me to meet with him about some reporting he had done. Schmidt did not describe the subject until we met up, when he went over with me a portion of the congressional interview of former FBI General Counsel James Baker, who was then my Brookings colleague and remains my *Lawfare* colleague. When he shared what Baker had said, and when I thought about it over the next few days in conjunction with some other documents and statemen... more »
Race against time to dispose of rotting fish in NSW river
Contractors have a window of only five days to get rid of up to a million rotting fish in a far west NSW river as experts warn their continuing presence could trigger a second wave of deaths.
US government workers go unpaid as shutdown drags on
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Many of those left without wages are seeking other jobs to earn money and those who are working without an income are uncertain if they will be back paid.
Elvis fans and performers get all shook up with festival fever in Parkes
Visitors from near and far make the annual pilgrimage to the Parkes Elvis Festival in central west New South Wales to worship the life and music of The King.
'Masses of snow': Rescuer describes frantic effort to find Sydney teenager in Austrian avalanche
An Austrian mountain policeman involved in the search for Sydney teenager Max Meyer describes the difficult and dangerous conditions involved in the attempted rescue after an avalanche buried the 16-year-old.
Live: Australia takes on India in first ODI at the SCG
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Australia will seek some form of redemption against India after the Test series loss in the first of three ODIs, beginning in Sydney. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.
Avalanches, accidents add to snow-related deaths in Europe
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Heavy snow continues to paralyse much of Europe, cutting off mountain villages and sparking avalanches, with at least 21 weather-related deaths reported in the last 10 days.
Aboriginal girl 'traumatised' after police strip-search in Hobart
The strip-search of a 13-year-old Aboriginal girl who was held in custody for allegedly breaking a curfew is criticised by her family and Indigenous advocates.
'No idea she was pregnant': The moment a coma patient gave birth and sent care staff into a panic
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The roughly five minutes of audio from a 911 call after the birth starts with a frantic nurse at the Phoenix facility yelling, "The baby's turning blue! The baby's turning blue!"
Videos of the Israeli attack and Syrian response
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 A.M.) – The Israeli Air Force launched several missiles towards the vicinity of the Damascus International Airport, tonight, prompting the Syrian military to activate their air defenses. According to sources in Damascus, the Syrian military was able to intercept several Israeli missiles; however, some managed to reach their intended targets near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel launches first strikes in Syria this year
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 A.M.) – For the first time this year, the Israeli Air Force has launched several missiles towards the Syrian capital city of Damascus. According to local sources, the Israeli missiles targeted the vicinity of the Damascus International Airport; this prompted the Syrian military to activate its air defenses to intercept the projectiles. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
U.S. Fertility Rates Dropping and How Cell Phone and WiFi Radiation Exposure Affect Baby Making Parts
By B.N. Frank Making headlines everywhere – US fertility rate is below level needed to replace population, study says The total fertility rate for the... more »
Amazon Ring Surveillance Cameras Are Spying On You, They Want Private Watchlists; Mobile Providers Cease Selling Location Data To Third Party Apps
By Aaron Kesel It’s not enough that Amazon is on record working with the FBI with its Facial Rekogntion biometric software … no, Amazon is...more »
It’s Clearer Than Ever: Civilization Can Only Choose Socialism Or Barbarism
As capitalism collapses around the world, it’s morphing into corporate totalitarianism, where the subordination of the lower classes and the continued rule of the elites is enforced by brutal police control. The destabilization of the climate, the threat of a world war as a result of Western capitalist imperialism, and the self-inflicted decline of capitalist economies worldwide aren’t convincing the ruling class to throw out the current system. It’s convincing them to turn further away… The post It’s Clearer Than Ever: Civilization Can Only Choose Socialism Or Barbarism appeared ... more »
China’s Second Aircraft Carrier May Go Into Service Within Months
Photo Weibo *SCMP: **After a fourth sea trial, China’s Type 001A aircraft carrier may go into service within months* * Vessel returned to home port of Dalian on Tuesday after spending 13 days undergoing tests in the Yellow Sea * Naval expert says it may be ready in time for fleet review on April 23 China’s second aircraft carrier has returned to its home port of Dalian after finishing a fourth sea trial, and a naval expert says it is likely to be commissioned in the next few months. It is the first aircraft carrier designed and built in China, and it returned to the shipyard on Tu... more »
U.S. Media Really, Really, R.E.A.L.L.Y. Need Everyone to Know that Justice Ginsberg is Healthy…
“The more he spoke of his honor, the faster we counted the spoons“… That’s the first sense that comes to mind as left-wing media narrative engineers keep pushing a story that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is “recovering”. (Twitter Link – … Continue reading →
#2 – Democrat Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard Announces Her Intent to Run for President in 2020…
Following the announcement last week that Senator Elizabeth Warren will run for the office of President in 2020, U.S. House Representative Tulsi Gabbard announces today she will also be a candidate; a formal announcement will be made next week. Don’t … Continue reading →
Turkey – Snow thickness reaches 2 meters bring life to a standstill
Schools closed for another day. 10 Jan 2019 – ŞIRNAK – Snowfall in the Beytüşşebap district of Şırnak has been continuing for days, bringing life to a standstill. In the district the snow reached 2 meters in high areas, and avalanches fell on 3 villages; Mezra, Gökçe and Başaran in the Beytüşşebap district. Snow thickness in the ... Read moreTurkey – Snow thickness reaches 2 meters bring life to a standstill The post Turkey – Snow thickness reaches 2 meters bring life to a standstill appeared first on Ice Age Now.
A Lesson on End of Life Care for Our Cat Joey
As the health economist with President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisers from 1982 to 1984, I was upset when I learned that a large percent of spending under Medicare is for people in their last 6 months of life. I understood even then that going in you can’t always know that it’s the last 6 […] The post A Lesson on End of Life Care for Our Cat Joey appeared first on Econlib.
Medical Professionals in Canada Speak Out Against Government Nutrition Guidelines – Promote High-fat Low-carb Diet Instead
Health Canada is in the process of revising its food guidelines for 2019. Some inside sources say there is not that much difference with this year's Canada Health food guidelines than previous years, except that overall it leans more toward a plant-based diet. Its final draft hasn't been published yet. Much like USDA nutritional guidelines, "healthy eating" is defined by avoiding saturated fats and emphasizing grains and carbohydrates. A group of physicians and nutritionists known as the Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition have opposed the Canadian government dietary advic... more »
Monsanto’s $125 Million Deal to Flood The Market With New GMO Strawberry, Wheat & More
There’s a lot more to the Monsanto Company than meets the eye: aside from its line of toxic herbicides and genetically engineered seeds, they’ve also been involved in everything from the production of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War to cancer-causing PCBs. While the company continually states that its purpose is to “feed the world” by creating GMOs and chemicals (an assertion the United Nations has repeatedly disagreed with), it is still heavily involved in our food supply from seed to harvest. And now, thanks to a new partnership with a “cutting edge” startup out of Califor... more »
Video: How to overcome the most dangerous environmental toxins (smart meters, EMFs, and more)
There are plenty of diseases that mainstream science says are “incurable,” but if you’ve been reading this website for the past five-plus years you’ve probably got a different opinion on those declarations. After all we’ve spotlighted cases of extraordinary healing regarding bladder cancer (Trevor Smith and his wife), multiple myloma (Stacy Erholtz), Lyme Disease (Dr. Bill Rawls), and many others. Their stories serve as a reminder of what is possible with an intuitive, educated, and holistic approach to healing disease. In the spirit of these and other stories, we present to you the ... more »
Was Mike Pence Kicked Out of Iceland?
You can't get kicked out of a place you haven't been.
What’s the Deal With Those “Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts from Deep Space”?
Despite what you may have read on the internet, several explanations are more likely than aliens.
Democratic Hawaii Rep. Gabbard Running for President in 2020
The 37-year-old Iraq War veteran is the first Hindu elected to Congress.
Rookie Cop Following in Dad’s Footsteps Shot at Crash Scene
The 22-year-old rookie was remembered as a rising star with a sparkling smile and a huge heart.
Cool New Polling Firm Polls New Hampshire-- Bernie's #1, Biden's Close
Change Research-- Polling for the People-- is a polling firm that began work in 2017 and claims to have "the vision of democratizing access to public opinion research to create a more humane and scientific society. We do that by making polling accessible for down-ballot candidates, and by enabling deeper, more frequent dives into public opinion for bigger races." Last week they polled the New Hampshire Democratic primary and I ws fascinated by their presenation-- which I have only been able to find on Twitter. Polling at this early point in the cycle is just for entertainment's sa... more »
Sold on Trump: How one man profits off his proximity to the President
Roger Sewani concedes not everyone likes Donald Trump, but the President's election win has been "absolutely brilliant" for business at his store in Trump Tower, where foreign tourists clamour for Trump-themed souvenirs to take home.
More than a million illicit cigarettes found hidden under tea in Melbourne
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Two men are charged over an alleged illegal importation of 1.1 million cigarettes from the United Arab Emirates, after police uncovered the tobacco hidden under a thin layer of loose tea.
Choose Your Own Adventure publisher sues Netflix over interactive movie Bandersnatch
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The publishers of the popular book series say the brand has been damaged due to the adult themes in the movie, with viewers confused over the association between it and the books.
Stolen BMW rams police car up to seven times during Adelaide chase
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An occupant of the home in Adelaide's south is punched in the face and kicked while confronting the robbers as they steal his car keys.
Teen charged with murder over Sydney hair salon stabbing
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The victim was having his hair cut when the alleged offender entered the salon and stabbed him in what is being treated as a "targeted" attack.
Growers and chefs prepare to get more farmed Murray cod on the menu
The sustainably-farmed fish is in high demand and farmers are ramping up production, even as it made headlines this week with up to a million killed in their natural habitat.
Rare mud crab catch in Swan River stuns fishing authorities
The mud crab is likely to have travelled alone on a 2,000-kilometre journey from northern WA before ending up in a Perth angler's net.
Bupa's ninth aged care home sanctioned in 12 months over 'severe risk' to residents
Another Bupa aged care home is sanctioned over what the Department of Health identified as a "severe risk to the health, safety and wellbeing of care recipients".
Budding photographers find beauty in construction site chaos
A busy construction site becomes a sea of sunflowers that is helping soften the look of building works and brighten the day of unsuspecting passers-by.
'Too expensive': restauranteur backs lobster industry shake-up
A prominent Perth restauranteur speaks out in support of the WA Government's planned rock lobster industry changes, saying local crayfish is too expensive to have on his menu, but crayfisherman remain opposed to what they see as "the dilution of our fishing rights".
Indian cricket players suspended ahead of ODI series after sexist comments
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Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been suspended by the BCCI and will likely miss the ODI series against Australia after being charged with misconduct and indiscipline.
First cultivator begins growing medical marijuana in Arkansas
An Arkansas cultivation company has planted the first crop of medical cannabis and growing is underway, a sign that the market’s long-delayed launch may be approaching. According to Arkansas TV stations KHBS and KHOG, planting began Jan. 10 at the Bold Team cultivation center in Cotton Plant, 75 miles northeast of Little Rock. The medical marijuana […] First cultivator begins growing medical marijuana in Arkansas is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Class #2: Science — not Mathematics! — is Key to the Economy
Classical Renaissance Space The Basement Classical Education Science — not Mathematics! — is Key to the Economy Video of Science — not Mathematics! — is Key to the Economy Register for the class series to receive reminders and updates. *SPEAKERS: Jason Ross and Megan Beets, collaborators with Lyndon LaRouche in his “Basement” project, to draw out the connection of the history of science to economics* LaRouche holds that, in order to understand the anti-entropic nature of the human mind, and its ability to develop new concepts granting us increased power to shape and understand natu... more »
President Trump Participates in Border Security Meeting at White House…
Earlier this afternoon President Donald Trump held a cabinet room meeting with officials from multiple agencies to discuss the ongoing issues with border security. In addition to the influx of illegal aliens, the scale of drugs and human trafficking is … Continue reading →
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 11, 2019
*Uta Thofern, DW: **Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro has lost all legitimacy* Up to now, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has at least ruled as an elected leader. As he begins his second term, it seems the last vestiges of democracy in the country are gone, writes DW's Uta Thofern. Venezuela's last genuinely free elections were held in 2015. The opposition won that vote by a landslide, which international observers interpreted as a glimmer of hope for the country and its run-down economy. But, alas, this optimism did not last long. President Nicolas Maduro and his Chavistas soon bega... more »
Tulsie Gabbard Running for US President
*Tulsie Gabbard - US Congresswoman* * Running for President in 2020* Great News! I always wanted to know all the supermarket check-out stand magazine garbage about Tulsie. Now, from the Main$tream Media I will find out every salacious detail. I will find out how she lost her virginity at 17 in the backseat of a Jeep Cherokee. Whatever. That is what happens in Amerika to anyone who runs for any prominent public elective office....they get reputationally destroyed. Check the link at the beginning of this paragraph and read the accompanying "Tweets" to get a flavour of what will ... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 10th January 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Do Childhood Infections Prevent Cancer?
For the immune system to function properly, it is imperative that babies are exposed to bacteria and viruses in utero and in infancy. Cancer is a disease of immune dysfunction, just like most diseases. When the immune system is damaged from vaccine toxins and false stimulation by unnatural viral and bacterial components injected through a […] The post Do Childhood Infections Prevent Cancer? appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
European energy policy should be determined by Europe, not the US – German FM
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Russia Buys Quarter of World Yuan Reserves in Shift From Dollar
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New Home Test Kit Enables Easy Glyphosate Detection
Patients concerned about glyphosate contamination can now check their food and water for traces of the toxic weed killer with a new home test kit.
Will New “Migrant Caravan” From Honduras Invite Emergency Declaration From Trump?
[image: will-new-migrant-caravan-from-honduras-invite-emergency-declaration-from-trump] As if to give President Trump the excuse he needs to declare a national emergency to get the funds to built a border wall, a new “caravan” of migrants is organizing in Honduras.
Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Uno"
Deuter, "Uno"
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621, some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra, the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous young star clusters and dark dust lanes. Still, for earthbound astronomers NGC 3621 is not just another pretty face-on spiral galaxy. Click image for larger size. Some of its brighter stars have been used as standard candles to establish important estimates of extragalactic distances and the scale of the Universe. This beautiful image of NGC 3621 traces the loo... more »
"Why the Grieving, And You, Should Read Hamlet"
*"Why the Grieving, And You, Should Read Hamlet"* by Meghan O'Rourke "I had a hard time sleeping right after my mother died. The nights were long and had their share of what C.S. Lewis, in his memoir "A Grief Observed"*, calls "mad, midnight … entreaties spoken into the empty air." One of the things I did was read. I read lots of books about death and loss. But one said more to me about grieving than any other: Hamlet. I'm not alone in this. A colleague recently told me that after his mother died he listened over and over to a tape recording he'd made of the Kenneth Branagh film ve... more »
Immigrant Identity
As a first-generation Mexican immigrant woman, who stands at just 5 feet tall, I knew navigating academe would be difficult. I immigrated to the United States when I was four years old with my parents and four siblings. Although my parents lacked formal education and had very limited English skills, they knew they had to apply to legalize our status through the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard School of Law Celebrates 150 Years
The enduring legacies of Thurgood Marshall, Charles Hamilton Houston, Patricia Roberts Harris and countless other graduates of the Howard University School of Law are on full display this year as the historic school celebrates its Sesquicentennial anniversary.
Settlement with For-Profit Will Omit Collecting Millions in Student Debt
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller recently announced that under a new nationwide settlement with Career Education Corp., a for-profit education company, hundreds of Iowa students will receive over $1.4 million in debt relief. Under the settlement, Career Education Corp. (CEC) will omit collecting $493.7 million owed by 179,529 students around the nation, according to the Des […]
University of Montana President Named Major in Army National Guard
Seth Bodnar, president of the University of Montana was recently sworn into the Montana Army National Guard and now holds the title of major. Bodnar, the 19th president of the university, is a U.S. Army Reserves member, former U.S. Army Green Beret and a graduate and valedictorian of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. According […]
World-Renowned Physicist Named Provost at City College of New York
The City College of New York (CCNY) has named Dr. Tony Liss, an esteemed physicist with research experience at the highest energy accelerators in the world, as its new provost. Liss previously served as the college’s interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. He joined the CCNY faculty in fall 2013 as the […]
Sudan crisis is spiraling out of control: Hospital attacked by the security apparatus
Sudan crisis is spiraling out of control: Hospital attacked by the security apparatus Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan faces a stern test to his rule based on spiraling demonstrations against his leadership. Initially, it appeared that demonstrations that erupted on December 19 were focused on the […]
it is man’s own understanding that either opens or closes the door to the higher way of life.
* Guided* by the darkest stars those drunk with power would cast down my Son, they would cast down the Christ consciousness, they would cast down the eventual saving grace inherent within awareness of the Only Begotten of God. The concept of the Only Begotten of God, full of grace and truth, when properly understood reveals that God has begotten only good…. Cruel men, dark tyrants in high place have invaded every area of civilization, and yet the attention of he people is so easily dissipated as the quoting of each one’s energy patterns is engaged in fruitless endeavors…. O tur... more »
Syria Mobilizes Air Defenses Over Damascus, Repels Incoming Missiles
*21WIRE* | Incoming missile strike sets Damascus air defenses on high alert, targets engaged.
World News Briefs -- January 11, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Kurdish fighters from the People's Protection Units (YPG) head a convoy of U.S military vehicles in the town of Darbasiya next to the Turkish border, Syria April 28, 2017. REUTERS/Rodi Said/File Photo *Reuters: **U.S.-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal* QAMISHLI, Syria (Reuters) - The U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State has begun the process of withdrawing from Syria, a spokesman said on Friday, indicating the start of a U.S. pullout that has been clouded by mixed messages from Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement last month that he had decide... more »
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Officially Suspends Broward Sheriff Scott Israel – Replacement Gregory Tony From Coral Springs…
New Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel today over his handling of the February 2018 shooting massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Governor Desantis flew to Fort Lauderdale three days after taking office … Continue reading →
Leaked Transcripts from Lisa Page Provide Some Stunning Revelations…
In the last 24 hours The Epoch Times has become a conduit for leaked information from inside the joint House congressional committee (Oversight/Judiciary) that was investigating DOJ and FBI corruption. [Two Stories: See Here and See Here] The joint House … Continue reading →
Sandy Hook Families Can Have Access to InfoWars’ Financials
A Connecticut judge has ruled that families of the victims killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting can review the financial documents of the conspiracy theory site Infowars that called the shooting a hoax.
Wisconsin Man Arrested in Teen’s Abduction, Parents’ Deaths
The sheriff said investigators do not believe Patterson and the girl knew each other.
Avalanches, Accidents Bring Europe’s Winter Death Toll to 21
Heavy snow paralyzed much of Europe for yet another day, cutting off mountain villages, sparking avalanches like one that crashed into a Swiss hotel and killing at least four more people.
The Poet: William Stafford "Starting With Little Things"
*"Starting With Little Things" * "Love the earth like a mole, fur-near. Nearsighted, hold close the clods, their fine-print headlines. Pat them with soft hands- Like spades, but pink and loving; they break rock, nudge giants aside, affable plow. Fields are to touch; each day nuzzle your way. Tomorrow the world." - William Stafford
"Let's Pray...
“Let's pray that the human race never escapes from Earth to spread its iniquity elsewhere.” - C.S. Lewis
"It Seems...
"It seems that under the overwhelming impact of rising power, humans are deprived of their inner independence and, more or less consciously, give up establishing an autonomous position toward the emerging circumstances. The fact that the foolish person is often stubborn must not blind us to the fact that he is not independent. In conversation with him, one virtually feels that one is dealing not at all with him as a person, but with slogans, catchwords, and the like that have taken possession of him. He is under a spell, blinded, misused, and abused in his very being. Having thus b... more »
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 1/11/19"
Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 1/11/19: SERIOUSLY- You Better Sit Down For This One” https://www.traderschoice.net/ ALGOS: Cracking The Code. Click HERE: https://www.youtube.com/
Queensland property outlook subdued but southern buyers still looking, experts say
Brisbane property prices might have bucked the Sydney and Melbourne trend last year, but southern uncertainty will hold back growth in 2019, industry experts believe.
The Liberal Party in WA is broke and this looms as its biggest challenge
They already face a monumental task of unseating 11 Labor seats to have any hope of winning the next election. But without a serious injection of cash, any hopes of the Liberals forming government are fanciful, writes Jacob Kagi.
Hundreds of nudists to converge on historic SA beach for annual nude games
Hundreds of people will strip off at Australia's oldest nudist beach this weekend for the annual Maslin Beach Nude Games, vying it out in events such as a three-legged race, donut eating competition and Best Bum Competition, just to name a few.
As debate raged over organ donation, 19-year-old Emily died
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Organ donation in Australia needs an overhaul, say advocates — and the first step is automatically putting everyone on the donor register unless they specifically opt-out.
How to set 'ambitious' and achievable financial goals in 2019
The start of a new year is a great time to take stock of your finances and set some goals. MoneySmart's Laura Higgins discusses how to make sure you're at the top of your financial game in 2019.
Move over smashed avo, here come avocado desserts
While the humble avocado on toast is tipped to remain a staple well into the future, avo and banana popsicles, brownies and a chocolate mousse are broadening the options.
Australia's most popular premier could cause Scott Morrison headaches this year
Daniel Andrews' big win over the Liberal Party in Victoria gives him plenty of power to flex against the under-pressure Morrison Government ahead of this year's federal election, writes Richard Willingham.
What is Hobart missing? Your best answers
From a ferry service to more entertainment options, it seems many Hobartians think Hobart could do with more of ... everything.
Elite Sydney girls school settles defamation case with former principal
Kambala, one of the nation's most prestigious girls' schools, apologises "unreservedly" to its former principal after settling a high-profile case defamation case out of court.
Man accused of killing couple and kidnapping their 13yo daughter
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A 21-year-old Wisconsin man is charged with holding a 13-year-old girl captive for three months after murdering her parents, one day after the teen managed to escape and was discovered by a woman walking her dog.
Shortly after her cancer diagnosis, Elizabeth was told her lease was up
More than 150 Canberrans came to Elizabeth Pickworth's rescue, in an "overwhelming" display of community spirit and human kindness.
Doing the 'footpath foxtrot' linked to brain's failure to predict future
Have you danced around another pedestrian, not sure which way they are going? A neuroscientist explains why it happens.
Glyphosate Pressure Grows on Ben & Jerry’s after Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Fails
Organic Consumers Association (OCA) today announced that the District of Columbia Superior Court rejected Ben & Jerry’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit OCA brought against the Unilever-owned brand in July 2018 under the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act (CPPA). “We are pleased that the court agrees that Ben & Jerry’s can be held accountable for the claims […] The post Glyphosate Pressure Grows on Ben & Jerry’s after Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Fails appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Fortune: Ford to deploy 5G in ALL US vehicles by early 2022 (frying your brain while you drive)
Ford has announced that it will deploy cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology in all of its new American car models from the year 2022 onward. The technology will enable vehicles to communicate with one another as well as traffic management infrastructure like traffic lights. Pedestrians will also have the ability to transmit their locations to cars, […] The post Fortune: Ford to deploy 5G in ALL US vehicles by early 2022 (frying your brain while you drive) appeared first on Health Nut News.
Forced Water Fluoride Poisoning: More People in U.S. Drink Fluoride-adulterated Water Than All Other Countries Combined
The United States stands almost entirely alone among developed nations in adding industrial silicofluorides to its drinking water—imposing the community-wide measure without informed consent. Globally, roughly 5% of the population consumes chemically fluoridated water, but more people in the U.S. drink fluoride-adulterated water than in all other countries combined. The fluoride chemicals added to drinking water are unprocessed toxic waste products—captured pollutants from Florida’s phosphate fertilizer industry or unregulated chemical imports from China. Dozens of studies and revi... more »
Does Russian President Putin Have A Retirement Plan?
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin at a meeting in Moscow in December. Kremlin.ru *Leonid Bershidsky, Moscow Times/Bloomberg*: *Putin's Retirement Plan Depends on Belarus (Op-ed)* To retain power, he is positioning himself as the leader of a closer union between Russia and its dependent neighbor. President Vladimir Putin has more than five years left in office, but he must already contemplate his next move. The transition among Russia’s leaders is seldom smooth, so Putin is looking at ways to ensure his continued influence by forging a closer union with n... more »
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"You Can’t Handle the Truth: How Confirmation Bias Distorts Your Opinions"
*"You Can’t Handle the Truth: * *How Confirmation Bias Distorts Your Opinions"* by Jake Van Der Borne "The most difficult subjects can be explained to the most slow-witted man if he has not formed any idea of them already; but the simplest thing cannot be made clear to the most intelligent man if he is firmly persuaded that he knows already, without a shadow of doubt, what is laid before him." – Leo Tolstoy "Your thoughts, opinions, beliefs, and worldviews are based on years and years of experience, reading, and rational, objective analysis. Right? Wrong. Your thoughts, opinions, b... more »
MeToo strikes in the sciences, too
Francisco José Ayala Pereda seemed to have every award and honor available to people in his field, evolutionary biology, but in 2018 he became a victim in the MeToo scandal, when four colleagues and a grad student accused him of sexual harassment. I was reading about it in a science publication I received in e-mail. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/the-year-in--metoo-65244 He donated $10 million to his university, UC Irvine, with naming rights on buildings and several chairs were named in his honor. The accusations must have been believable, because he’s gone, and the... more »
"The Most Important Of All The Lessons..."
“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted. That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons of history.” - Aldous Huxley
China Can Sink A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*James Holmes, National Interest*:* Yes, China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier. But Don’t Bet On It.* Could China sink a couple of U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and stun the United States into abandoning the Western Pacific? So firebrand People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Admiral Luo Yang thinks sinking two U.S. Navy supercarriers and killing 10,000 sailors is a splendid idea because Americans can’t stand battle casualties and will abandon the Western Pacific if struck a hammerblow. He posits a military cause and a strategic and political effect: land a heavy mi... more »
CEO of Canadian cannabis giant Aphria out amid short attack, hostile takeover bid
The chief executive officer of one of the biggest cannabis companies in North America plans to depart as the company continues to fend off a short attack and separate hostile takeover. Aphria CEO Vic Neufeld and co-founder Cole Cacciavillani will transition out of their executive roles over the coming months, the company announced Friday. “Succession […] CEO of Canadian cannabis giant Aphria out amid short attack, hostile takeover bid is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MA marijuana regulators seek to end towns’ excessive demands on MJ firms
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission is asking the state Legislature for more authority to halt excessive financial agreements between marijuana businesses and the municipalities in which they operate. Marijuana firms in the state pay up to 3% of their annual revenue to the cities or towns they call home. Those payments are intended to offset […] MA marijuana regulators seek to end towns’ excessive demands on MJ firms is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New California gov earmarks more funds for cannabis regulations, enforcement
In his first state budget, California Gov. Gavin Newsom recommended a sharp increase in spending for marijuana regulatory programs. But it’s an open question whether additional funding will be enough to help steady the state’s cannabis economy. The governor’s budget proposes setting aside more than $200 million for marijuana-related activities in the fiscal year that […] New California gov earmarks more funds for cannabis regulations, enforcement is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Canadian marijuana companies raised landmark CA$12 billion in 2018
Marijuana firms in Canada raised a record 11.96 billion Canadian dollars ($9 billion) last year as they prepared to meet demand in the new adult-use market and grow their medical operations globally. That represents a 150% increase over 2017, when Canadian companies raised CA$4.7 billion, according to data compiled by Viridian Capital Advisors and shared […] Canadian marijuana companies raised landmark CA$12 billion in 2018 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Diplomatic relations with Syria ‘in Lebanon’s interest’, not be exploited: Bassil
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – Diplomatic relations with Syria is “in Lebanon’s interest” and it should not be exploited, the Free Patriotic Movement chief and caretaker Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil said on Friday. “Our relation with Syria is in the interest of Lebanon and all its components, but the relations with Syria cannot be the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US open to working with Russia to protect Kurds in Syria: Bolton
The United States is open to having conversations with Russia about the need to ensure that Kurdish forces do not suffer after US troops withdraw from Syria, National Security Adviser John Bolton said in an interview on Friday. “The Kurds are in a very difficult position, and the President [Donald Trump], as he spoke with President Erdogan, thinks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army seizes British-made equipment in southern Syria (photo)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Syrian military seized a large cache of weapons and equipment that was left behind by the Islamist rebels in the Damascus and Al-Quneitra countrysides. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military seized the weapons and equipment while combing through a number of towns along the provincial […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia vows adequate response to any threat from UK’s new military bases
Moscow reserves the right to respond adequately if the UK’s new military bases pose any threat to Russia and its allies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday. “The pronouncements by the UK defense secretary in favor of further militarizing the British policy cause at least bewilderment,” the Russian diplomat pointed out. “No […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS suffers heavy losses in desperate counter-offensive in east Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a desperate counter-offensive in eastern Syria, today, after losing the key town of Al-Shafah to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) the day before. ISIS reportedly began their counter-offensive during the wee hours on Friday morning, striking the defenses of the Syrian Democratic Forces at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US only withdrawing equipment from Syria: defense official
The US has started withdrawing non-essential equipment from Syria, though military personnel remains deployed in the country, an anonymous source told AFP news agency. “We are not withdrawing troops at this stage,” the official said. Earlier in the day, a US defence official said that the US had removed some military hardware from Syria. On 19 December, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Donald Trump: Swamp Man"
*"Donald Trump: Swamp Man"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE – "In his talks with Democrat leaders Wednesday, POTUS apparently lost his temper. He slammed his hand down on the table and walked out. The subject was money – $5.7 billion, to be precise – the money requested to build a wall along America’s southern border. Money is more than “just money.” It’s time – our time. It’s our lives. It’s how we keep score in life. On the evidence of the scoreboard, we’re losing. *Solemn Deceit: *In the theories of democratic government are some of the wildest, most extravagant, and least accurate cl... more »
Syrian Withdrawal Requires More US Troops? Syrian Air Defences Fire on Enemy Target!
*I feel that old cognitive dissonance coming on, yet again. The uncomfortable feeling that comes when someone wants me to believe that which cannot and should not be believed.* *Let's define: more-(quantity) "a greater quantity, number, or amount"* *Let's define: less (quantity)-* *"constituting a more limited number or an amount less than* *In my opinion the withdrawal psyop is continuing. Reality and unreality are competing for your heart and mind.We're going for reality 'round these parts. Hope you are too?* *Let's start now, where today's previous post ended.* - *Updated:... more »
Drone jamming system to protect European airports, public spaces
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Excess belly fat may shrink your brain: Study
https://m.hindustantimes.com/health/excess-belly-fat-may-shrink-your-brain-study/story-tBKXjLSbFjFyvdnJC2aDTJ.html
In the Artificial Intelligence Future, Will AI Take Our Jobs?
https://www.vmware.com/radius/artificial-intelligence-future-ai-jobs/?utm_campaign=q419-radius-radius&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=futuretech-article4_vmwarelikes-copy2-image1
Making ammonia ‘greener’
https://phys.org/news/2019-01-ammonia-greener.amp?__twitter_impression=true
“Mystery virus” spreading like wildfire across U.S. population, putting people in bed for a MONTH… is this a depopulation bioweapon experiment?
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-01-11-mystery-virus-spreading-across-u-s-depopulation.html
Homemade Turmeric & Ginger Iced Tea for Your Heart, Brain, and cells.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/homemade-turmeric-ginger-iced-tea-for-your-heart-brain-and-cells/
This Raw Honey Kills Every Kind of Bacteria Scientists Could Throw At It (Even the Superbugs!)
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/this-raw-honey-kills-every-kind-of-bacteria-scientists-could-throw-at-it-even-the-superbugs/
A virtual visit with your doctor
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/multimedia-article/a-virtual-visit-with-your-doctor/?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Chan-Twitter-General&utm_source=Twitter
CBD oil and anxiety treatment
https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-living/mental-health/a25601198/cbd-oil-anxiety/
The top 10 products of CES 2019
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White House Begins to Prepare for Another Supreme Court Nomination
[image: white-house-begins-to-prepare-for-another-supreme-court-nomination] With Ruth Bader Ginsburg's health in question, the White House is preparing for the possibility that President Trump will get to make a third pick for the Supreme Court.
Testwood Lakes
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Trump's Threat to Declare a National Emergency to Build the Wall: What Does History Say?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Domestic Politics, United States* How far-reaching would a move to invoke emergency powers be? What are the historical precursors for Trump’s possible action? “I have an absolute right to declare a national emergency, the lawyers have so advised me. I’m not prepared to do that yet, but if I have to I will. I have no doubt about it, I will,” said President Trump to a gaggle of reporters on Thursday morning. But Trump’s possible move to build a border wall is arousing controversy not only on the left, but also the right. The *Wall Street Journal* editorial page w... more »
Chinese President Xi's U.S. Strategy Is To Hope That President Trump Is Defeated In 2020
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a New Year speech on the eve of the year 2019 in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) *Nikkei Asian Review:* *Xi's US strategy recalls Mao's 'protracted war'* *Chinese leader calls on people to unite for an extended battle.* TOKYO -- Chinese President Xi Jinping ushered in the new year with a strikingly unfestive message at a meeting of the Central Military Commission: "Enhance combat capability." Addressing military leaders on Jan. 4, Xi, who is also general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and chairman of the Central Military ... more »
A Lottery for Harvard and Other Elite Schools?
As we wait for the judge’s decision, one interesting essay has been published in Quartz by Natasha Warikoo, an associate professor of education at Harvard. Warikoo suggests Harvard save time, money and anxiety by running a lottery. That’s right. A lottery.
If Trump Declares a National Emergency, He’ll Be Breaking the Law
Congress refuses to enact legislation containing the nearly $6 billion that Donald Trump is demanding for an unnecessary wall on the southern US border. In response, Trump is considering whether to declare a national emergency, take money Congress has appropriated for other purposes, and divert it to build his wall. But under US law, the... Read more »
Arctic sea ice volume increasing
“Temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly falling (from -23 deg to -28 deg C) and the ice has been expanding all this year (2019), says John of Cloverdale, Western Australia. “No rising temperatures in the Arctic according the latest DMI plot.” Arctic sea ice volume is now higher than on this date in the past ... Read moreArctic sea ice volume increasing The post Arctic sea ice volume increasing appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Dem's Newest Attack on Liberty, HR1 - Seizing States' Control of Elections
While the news has been dominated by the Government shutdown and Border Wall arguments, not much attention has been payed to the Democrats top legislative priority. It isn’t health care, immigration, or taxes. No, their first attempt to seize more power and newest scheme to further erode liberty is to centralize power over elections in Washington, D.C. *H.R. 1* is number one on the legislative agenda because democrats proved to themselves they couldn't even win a rigged election, making HR1 the priority of House Democrats, leftist groups, deep-pocketed dark money and those who u... more »
Iowa Republicans Will Have To Chose Between 2 Right-Wing Nuts, One Obsessed With Homosexuality And One Obsessed With Racism
*Republican homophobic maniac Randy Feenstra may stop thinking about sex with men long enough to run against Steve King* Anthony Brindisi was a worthless New York state senator, beloved by the NRA and never shy about abandoning his own party when they tried passing progressive legislation and crossing the aisle to vote with the GOP. Perfect for the DCCC, right? Absolutely. This year he ran in a little-noted race in upstate New York against a pathetic right-wing, Trump-enthused backbencher, Claudia Tenney. It was a pure lesser of two evils race in a district Obama won twice but where... more »
Did the U.S. Supreme Court Rule That Oaths Not Taken on the Bible Are ‘Illegal’?
A frequent purveyor of junk news caused some uncertainty about the nation's highest court in January 2019.
Did the Trump Family Donate $1 Billion to Fund the Border Wall?
President Trump needs to raise funds before he raises walls.
CNN Disinvites Local San Diego News Team After Discovering Their Local View Border Walls Work…
San Diego local news station KUSI shares how they were contacted by CNN “asking if a reporter could give them a local view of the debate surrounding the border wall and government shutdown.” However, after KUSI agreed to provide a … Continue reading →
The Alleged Rehabilitation of Conservatives
“*Any economic system that weakens and destroys families is not worth having. A system like that is the enemy of a healthy society.*” - Tucker Carlson, January 2, 2019 (By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) *D*on't be fooled by it. And by "it", I don't mean a Clintonian "it" but the new right wing populism. On the face of it, we're seeing something extraordinary- Right wing talking heads actually making sense from time to time. It had started long before January 2nd but the debate among conservatives kicked into high gear that night when Tucker Carlson said in ... more »
The Underlying Positive World Dynamic the British Empire is Trying to Hide from You
The Underlying Positive World Dynamic the British Empire is Trying to Hide from You Video of The Underlying Positive World Dynamic the British Empire is Trying to Hide from You Listening to the Western news media, you would think the world is all chaos, no ordering principle whatsoever. However, stepping back and putting U.S. and European 'current events' in context of what's occurring worldwide, it is easier to see what's going on in the West is an establishment reaction to the positive forces of change shaping up across the globe. Xi-Kim talks are moving forward, foreshadowing ... more »
Part I: The British Role in the Coup Against the President Is Now Exposed. Will You Act Now to Save the Nation?
*by Barbara Boyd, barbara@lpac-organizers.com* Understanding the ferocity of the attacks on Donald Trump and our Constitution may seem to be a head scratcher. Is it really just due to Barack Obama and Hillary partisans at the top levels of the Justice Department, conspiring with a bunch of know-nothing, hot-headed, politically correct millennials and sour Deep State apparatchiks in the news media—the meme favored by Fox News? If so, why isn’t the President being more effectively defended? Is the Deep State simply the permanent American administrative bureaucracy which lives on, re... more »
Scare of the Day: Ocean Heat Content
Scientists deploy an Argo float. For over a decade, more than 3000 floats have provided near-global data coverage for the upper 2000 m of the ocean. Here is a sample of yesterday’s coordinated reports from CCN- Climate Crisis Network captured by my news aggregator, listed by the most recent first. Note the worldwide scope and […]
Poland arrests Huawei employee, Polish man on spying allegations: state television
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Poland's counterespionage agency arrests a Chinese manager at tech giant Huawei in Poland and one of its own former officers on charges of spying for China, state television reports.
TELL ME LIES, TELL ME SWEET LITTLE LIES
Here are a couple of tweets posted yesterday by well-known right-wing propagandists (though the first one seems to have been deleted): Multiple sources tonight tell me this woman is not even in DC, but in New York and preparing to step down from the Supreme Court. And you ready for what will ensue? pic.twitter.com/PPF5K7o6EQ — Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) January 11, 2019 Well, actually... Tests revealed that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has no additional cancer following her surgery in December, and no further treatment is needed, the Supreme Court announced Friday. “Justic... more »
Socceroos suddenly have depth on the flanks, but questions remain over Rogic and Sainsbury
Chris Ikonomidis' performance on the wing stood out for Australia against Palestine, but with Trent Sainsbury suspended for the Syria clash, should Graham Arnold also rest Tom Rogic to avoid a suspension for the round of 16?
Chinese daigou concerned 'biased' media reports setting them up for abuse
Verbally abused and threatened in stores, Chinese personal shoppers — known as daigou — are feeling the brunt of what they claim are "biased" media reports and negative public perception.
Trump facing impeachment push from first Muslim congresswomen
Newly elected Rashida Tlaib is part of growing calls for the US President's impeachment, which looks more likely now the Democrats have control of the House.
Feel like you're failing as a dad? This organisation is helping fathers connect with their kids
The Fathering Project was formed when a doctor noticed the dying men he was treating regretted not spending enough time with their kids. The not-for-profit is using this revelation to help dads get more involved in their kids' lives.
Playwright shot from cannon to mark 25 years of his play about convict escape
The ashes of playwright Richard Davey were shot from a cannon in Strahan during a show to mark the anniversary of his play, the Ship That Never Was.
Do we really need a Barbie movie in 2019?
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In the #metoo era, do we really need a Barbie movie? Especially one where Barbie is played not by Rhianna or Hannah Gadsby but a pretty blonde lady who's been drinking the Dream House Kool-Aid, writes Emma A. Jane.
Why is Hakeem still in jail? It shows the twin forces behind sport — money and politics
There's a crucial difference between the young Saudi woman granted refugee status in Thailand this week and the Melbourne footballer locked in a Bangkok prison. The latter is a pawn in the multi-billion dollar sports industry's power-play, writes Tracey Holmes.
'It's like your mind is on fire': How Marina befriended her insomnia
Marina Benjamin used to describe her insomnia as a "wicked" curse. Now, she likens it to falling in love. This is how she embraced her sleeplessness.
Saudi teen Rahaf Alqunun on her way to Canada after being granted asylum, Trudeau says
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An 18-year-old Saudi teenager who fled her family saying she feared for her life has been granted asylum in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says, as Thai officials confirm she is en route to Toronto.
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Confidential (1935) Donald Cook
*Director: Edward L. Cahn* *Stars: Donald Cook, Evalyn Knapp, Warren Hymer * *G man Dave Elliott (Donald Cook) goes undercover to get the "Big Guy" in a numbers racket mob. Naturally he finds love along the way in the form of the lovely Evalyn Knapp, who was a leading lady in many "B" movies and serials of the 30s and 40s. Warren Hymer plays Midget a not very bright numbers runner. Hymer was fun to watch in this film and funny too, Hymer had a real life drinking problem and showed up for work drunk at a picture, Columbia chief Harry Cohn had him thrown off the lot. Hymer got his... more »
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