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Is The U.S. About To Dump Pakistan As An Ally?
NATO trucks crossing Pakistan’s border *Andrew Korybko, Oriental Review:* *Is America About To Officially Dump Pakistan As An “Ally”?* Republican Congressman Andy Biggs just put forth House Resolution 73 seeking to remove Pakistan’s designation as a “major non-NATO ally”, which would eliminate its privileged military cooperation with the US that’s already been put under strain over the past year since Trump decided to suspend various sorts of aid to the country and decried it for supposedly not doing enough to fight terrorism. Biggs wants to make any reclassification of Pakistan a... more »
Energy And Environmental Newsletter – January 1st 2019
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By John Droz, Jr ~ This is the latest Energy Related newsletter from John Droz. Greed Energy Economics: Schumer’s Green Energy Subsidies Cost Much More Than Trump’s Wall This May Be the Greatest Renewables Story Ever Told Green Suicide: The US could lose its crown as the world’s most powerful economy as soon as next … Continue reading "Energy And Environmental Newsletter – January 1st 2019"
‘So What’ Is Not What A Science Body Should Say
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By Andrew Bolt ~ Professor Ian Plimer destroys a popular warmist hoax: It is often claimed that 97 per cent of scientists conclude that humans are causing global warming. Is that really true? No. It is a zombie statistic… The 97 per cent figure derives from a survey sent to 10,257 people with a self-interest … Continue reading "‘So What’ Is Not What A Science Body Should Say"
Rudy Giuliani-- The Gift That Keeps On Giving-- Mueller Couldn't Have Imagined He Could Get This Lucky
No love lost, but late yesterday, *Washington Post* reporters Philip Rucker and Josh Dawsey, wrote that Señor Trumpanzee's management of the shutdown, which they are kind enough to remind us is his first foray in divided government, has exposed as never before his shortcomings as a self-proclaimed great dealmaker. Fuckface "has been adamant about securing $5.7 billion in public money to construct" his vanity wall but has been incapable of winning congressional approval despite his shutdown antics and shameless hostage-taking. They wrote that "The 30-day shutdown-- the impacts of ... more »
JVH on JCS Show: Remembering MLK Jr.
Julian Vasquez Heilig and John C Scott remember MLK Jr and discuss the state of society today. Conversation is followed by MLK’s final speech that called for unity, economic actions, boycotts, and nonviolent protest, while challenging the United States to live up to its ideals. For more conversation in the media click here. For more political punditry click here. Please Facebook
Devin Nunes Outlines Central Point of Media Working With House Leadership Toward Trump ‘Impeachment’ Strategy…
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes appears on Fox News and focuses attention to the primary point most overlook. The Buzzfeed narrative on Michael Cohen is directly connected to the political endeavors of Democrats in congress. Buzzfeed pushes a … Continue reading →
U.S. Expected To Produce Far More Oil In 2019 Than What International Analysts Originally Forecasted
*FILE PHOTO:* An oil pump is seen operating in the Permian Basin near Midland Thomson Reuters *The Tennessee Star: **US Oil Boom Is Defying Expectations, Experts Say* The United States is expected to churn out far more oil in 2019 than what international analysts originally forecasted. The International Energy Agency, a Paris-based organization that helps coordinate energy policies for industrial countries, released its latest oil market report Friday, noting exceptional numbers for the U.S. fossil fuel industry. The agency reported U.S. oil production is expected to rise by 1.3 ... more »
Ottawa’s coldest snowstorm in 100 years
Just a couple of days ago, I posted about the “Coldest Snowstorm in Montreal in a Century.“ Now we find that Ottawa also endured the coldest snowstorm in a century. Ottawa residents awoke Saturday morning to find themselves living in the coldest capital city on Earth, about 20 degrees colder than Moscow and Helsinki, even edging ... Read moreOttawa’s coldest snowstorm in 100 years The post Ottawa’s coldest snowstorm in 100 years appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Expect Increased Smearing Of Progressives As Russian Assets
After WikiLeaks documents provided irrefutable evidence that the Democratic National Committee had violated its charter by rigging its primary for Hillary Clinton against Bernie Sanders, what should have happened is this: The DNC apologizing profusely to the public for violating the promises it had made […]
Politicians Honor Legacy of King
Former Vice President Joe Biden was among the dozens of political leaders — and potential 2020 presidential candidates — who celebrated the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Scientists Say”
Any sentence which includes the term “scientists say” – can normally be assumed to be completely fraudulent.
Xi Jinping warns against 'black swans' and 'grey rhinos' amid economic slowdown
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The Chinese President's speech to senior officials bears traces of concern that an economic risk could pose a political threat or lead to social upheaval.
Animal activists' farm map labelled 'attack list', but not illegal, by Federal Ag Minister
Federal Agricultural Minister David Littleproud labels an online map that shares the location and contact details of thousands of Australian farmers as an "attack list" for activists, but it's not illegal.
The jobs most likely to take a hit in 2019 as house prices fall
Economists say 2019 will be a weak year for jobs in key sectors, with new data already showing finance is taking a hit.
Coalition warns of 'storm clouds' for economy as it ramps up re-election pitch
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg warns of "storm clouds hanging over the global economy", but assures Australian voters that the Coalition's economic plan can bring about "growth, aspiration and budget repair".
Tucker Carlson Discusses U.S. Media’s Intentional Fraud Against Covington High School Students….
During his opening monologue today Tucker Carlson brilliantly outlined the madness that took over media surrounding a completely manufactured falsehood. It was not a ‘rush-to-judgement’ decision by the media; it was not a mistake by media; it was an intentional … Continue reading →
Is Aeroméxico Offering ‘DNA Discounts’ for People Traveling to Mexico?
A commercial promoting an unusual offer from the Mexican airline gained attention from news outlets in January 2019.
Should President Trump Meet Kim Jong-un?
Reuters *Gordon G. Chang, National Interest*: *Stop the Summit: Trump Should Not Meet with Kim Again* *Instead, Trump should resume his pressure campaign until North Korea gives real concessions.* On January 18, President Donald Trump met for about ninety minutes with Kim Jong-un’s emissary, Kim Yong-chol, in Washington, D.C. At the conclusion of the session, the White House tweeted that a second summit between Trump and the North Korean leader “will take place near the end of February.” Let’s hope the February meeting does not occur. Trump had been successful through the middle ... more »
Maldives's debt to China creates difficulties for Solih
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22-Jan-2019 The Maldives incurred huge debts and the amount owed to China is still being assessed given that the pitfalls of China's influence over the Maldivian economy.
The Covington Kids Just Met Saul Alinsky’s Disciples…
There is a generation of people new to the nuance of politics. There is also a generation of people familiar to things political, but new to the severe constructs within the industry. Nothing the institutional or professionally political-left does is … Continue reading →
North Korea missile bases--satellite views
*https://www.armscontrolwonk.com/archive/205935/iranians-in-north-korea/* ....... *https://beyondparallel.csis.org/undeclared-north-korea-sakkanmol-missile-operating-base/* * The Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site. Satellite photos revealed mining activity at three “portals” or entrances to underground areas just prior to the last nuclear test. https://nationalatomictestingmuseum.org/2016/10/11/spot-on-october-7-2016/* *.........* * Overview of the Sino-ri missile operating base, December 27, 2018 (Copyright 2018 by European Space Agency).* 1-21-2019 “On 21 September 2004... more »
George H. W. Bush Changed the World—But Not for the Better
*R. Jordan Prescott* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump's “America First” approach may mark the end of the country's unfortunate lapse into imperialism. One-term presidencies are the dead ends of American politics. Such presidents, once the vehicle for the nation’s hopes are remembered only for taking the country down a path that should not have been taken. Two such recent presidencies, those of Herbert Hoover and James Carter, have become bywords for presidential failure. In stark contrast stands the last one-term president, George H. W. Bush. His passing in Nove... more »
China's Internal Challenges Will Threaten Xi Jinping's Reign
*Yun Tang* *Politics, Asia* [image: A banner is reflected on a polished surface as Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) speaks during an event to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the] Political reform paved the way for the collapse of the Qing dynasty, and it is coming for Beijing once again. Right after New Year’s Day, Peking University Professor Zheng Yefu made a daring call for the ruling Communist Party to “step down gracefully from the historical stage.” His appeal echoed an earlier petition for political reform by one hundred influential Chinese intellectuals, who demanded ... more »
Post–Invasion Nightmare: Taiwan Becomes America’s Enemy
*Wendell Minnick* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy officials stand guard as a South Korean naval ship approaches the dock in Shanghai, China January 14, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT.] If Taipei fell to Beijing control tomorrow, then Xi Jinping could use the country's bases to launch new wars. TAIPEI — Those focusing on whether China can sink a U.S. aircraft carrier or lob missiles at Guam are missing the larger problem. And it is not about the tragic loss of a democratic friend i... more »
The Dangers of Romanticizing Regime Change
*Jerrod A. Laber* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Lindsay A. O’Rourke's book looks at the destructive outcome of regime change gone wrong. Covert Regime Change: America’s Secret Cold War, *Lindsay A. O’Rourke, Cornell University Press, December 2018, 330 pages. * Former *Weekly Standard* editor Bill Kristol made waves in November 2018 when he suggested on Twitter that regime change in China should be an important goal of U.S. foreign policy in the coming decades. This provocative statement caused the internet to do its usual thing, with scores of people jumping into the co... more »
'Up to nine pills' taken before festival death, Sydney court hears
A Sydney court hears a young music fan who died at a festival in NSW consumed six to nine ecstasy pills as it begins to examine the recent spate of drug-related deaths at music events.
Palmer sets up Kiwi company in threat to sue Australian taxpayers for $45b
Clive Palmer channels his corporate empire through New Zealand and threatens to use free trade rules to sue Australian taxpayers for $45 billion as part of a dispute with a Chinese mining company.
'That's not a spider': Snake hiding behind air-conditioning unit likely wanted food
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After extensively deploying bug spray on what she thought was a spider's leg, one Darwin woman got quite the shock when she took a closer look at what was behind her air conditioner.
'I don't want to live like this': Two adults, five kids and a dog in a two-bedroom unit
Mother-of-four Tonie Adams has been waiting for public housing for two years. She would like to get into a private rental, but all her applications have been knocked back.
Endeavour replica to sail around Australia to mark 250 years since Cook's arrival
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the replica's journey will offer insights into Captain Cook's first voyage to Australia in 1770.
'It is a men issue': Aiia Maasarwe's sister hits out at violence against women
A sister of the Arab-Israeli exchange student who was killed in Melbourne last week takes to social media to express her grief over the death and her contempt for the way it is alleged to have happened.
PM parachutes former Labor president to contest seat of Gilmore
Warren Mundine is to be installed as the Liberal Party candidate for the federal seat of Gilmore in NSW at the behest of the Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
'Extremely rare' two-headed lizard excites NSW reptile park staff
A blue-tongue lizard with two functioning mouths is found on the NSW Central Coast, intriguing reptile experts who say his life expectancy in the wild would not be great.
These are the worst actors and films of 2018 (according to the Razzies)
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It may be award season, but you won't see many celebrities acknowledging a nomination for this particular prize.
Taliban attack on Afghan security base kills more than 100 people
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Insurgents ram a captured military Humvee packed with explosives into a training centre of the National Directorate for Security west of Kabul, with the Afghan Government refusing to release an official death toll for fear of damaging morale.
'I'm not sure what's going on': Wade frustrated by Test selectors' mixed messages
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Matthew Wade, who has been prolific in domestic cricket this season, hits out at Australian selectors after being overlooked for the Sri Lanka Test series, while Kurtis Patterson gets picked on the weight of his recent runs.
Matildas coach sacked after players revealed they were afraid to ask for help
Football bosses decided they could not risk keeping Alen Stajcic as coach after the Matildas Wellbeing Audit showed a quarter of players said they suffered psychological distress, with many afraid to seek support.
Kamala jumps in
I think there are now about 50 Democrats who've thrown their hats into the ring for 2020. They have 2 issues. 1) abort babies, and 2) impeach Trump. Raise taxes on productive Americans might be a close 3rd.
The Yellow Vest Protests In France Are Unstoppable
Masked protesters wearing yellow vests, a symbol of a French drivers' protest against higher fuel prices, take part in a demonstration on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, November 24, 2018. Benoit Tessier, Reuters *Spiked Online*: *‘The gilets jaunes are unstoppable’* *Christophe Guilluy on the cultural divide driving the yellow vests.* The gilets jaunes (yellow vest) movement has rattled the French establishment. For several months, crowds ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands have been taking to the streets every weekend across the whole of France. They have...more »
Space Billboards are Coming to a Night Sky Near You
By Vic Bishop Forget the arms race for a moment and consider what technology companies are doing to participate in the emerging space economy. From... more »
Catastrophism Failure
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US officials converge on Pakistan seeking Afghan peace
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Taliban Kill Over 100 Afghan Police in Attack Near Kabul
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Disunity Of U.S. Command Lets Afghan Rebels Win The War
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What Is the Point of a Second North Korean Summit?
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The Importance of Engagement with Iran
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‘The Ultimate Showdown’: Pompeo’s Cairo Speech Reflects the Gathering Schism at Home
The post ‘The Ultimate Showdown’: Pompeo’s Cairo Speech Reflects the Gathering Schism at Home appeared first on The Duran.
Skripal Story Just Got Weirder; First Responder Revealed As Chief Army Nurse; Steele “Link” Blamed On Russia
The post Skripal Story Just Got Weirder; First Responder Revealed As Chief Army Nurse; Steele “Link” Blamed On Russia appeared first on The Duran.
Turkey prepared to take Syria’s Manbij, won’t let it turn into ‘swamp’ like N. Iraq – Erdogan
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May Rules Out Changes To Good Friday Agreement, Offers Parliament More Control Over Trade Negotiations
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‘MPs would vote down 2nd EU referendum’: May presents her ‘plan B’ to parliament
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British PM May tries to tweak defeated Brexit plan, refuses to rule out no-deal
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Political Knives Dull Themselves on the Rock of Brexit Article 50
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French Court Cancels Monsanto Weedkiller Permit on Safety Grounds
A French court cancelled the licence for one of Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weedkillers on Tuesday over safety concerns, placing an immediate ban on Roundup Pro 360 in the latest legal blow to the Bayer-owned business. A court in Lyon in southeast France ruled that the approval granted by French environment agency ANSES in 2017 for Roundup Pro 360 had failed to take into account potential health risks.
Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Through Foster Care Continues in the U.S.
A year ago this month (January 2018) attorney Michael Dolce wrote an opinion piece published in Newsweek titled: WE HAVE SET UP A SYSTEM TO SEX TRAFFIC AMERICAN CHILDREN. Attorney Dolce speaks from experience from representing children abused in foster care. He wrote: "Here’s the ugly truth: most Americans who are victims of sex trafficking come from our nation’s own foster care system. It’s a deeply broken system that leaves thousands vulnerable to pimps as children and grooms them for the illegal sex trade as young adults. We have failed our children by not fixing the systemic fa... more »
People Have Died From Excessive Video Game Use. Seriously.
By B.N. Frank Are some addictions more harmful than others? Does it seem like the answer depends on who you ask and when? GenXers and... more »
Russia: Syria Destroyed Over 30 Israeli Missiles
PressTV Published on Jan 21, 2019 Russia says Syrian air defense has destroyed over 30 Israeli missiles and guided bombs during the latest attack on the Arab country. Russia’s Defense Ministry also said that at least four Syrian soldiers were killed and several others wounded in the offensive. Tel Aviv fired a barrage of missiles in […]
British PM Rules Out Second Brexit Vote as May Rallies for Support
RT Published on Jan 21, 2019 UK PM Theresa May reveals her Brexit ‘Plan B’ to parliament on Monday in a bid to garner the support of a majority of MPs to get an agreement through the House of Commons and avoid a no-deal withdrawal scenario. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9mq2 end
‘Jewish Terror’: Settler Attacks on Palestinians TRIPLED Last Year
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
Israel Confirms Attacking Iranian Targets In Syria
Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit, it appears, is desperate to ignite the greater Middle East war. – Iran ready to ‘eliminate Israel from Earth,’ air force commander warns by https://www.rt.com/ The head of Iran’s air force has warned that Tehran is ready to “confront” and “eliminate” Israel. His fighting words come after Israel launched air […]
MSM Begs For Trust After Buzzfeed Debacle
MSM Begs For Trust After Buzzfeed Debacle by Caitlin Johnstone, https://medium.com/ Following what the Washington Post has described as “the highest-profile misstep yet for a news organization during a period of heightened and intense scrutiny of the press,” mass media representatives are now flailing desperately for an argument as to why people should continue to place their trust in mainstream […]
Beyond BuzzFeed: The 10 Worst, Most Embarrassing US Media Failures On The Trump/Russia Story
Beyond BuzzFeed: The 10 Worst, Most Embarrassing US Media Failures On The Trump/Russia Story by Glenn Greenwald The Intercept, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ Buzzfeed was once notorious for traffic-generating “listicles”, but has since become an impressive outlet for deep investigative journalism under editor-in-chief Ben Smith. That outlet was prominently in the news this week thanks to its “bombshell” story about President […]
Rockefeller Foundation Faces $1B Lawsuit for Intentionally Infecting People With Syphilis (Many Died)
Rockefeller Foundation Faces $1B Lawsuit for Intentionally Infecting People With Syphilis (Many Died) by http://humansarefree.com/ A federal judge in Baltimore, Maryland made the decision to move forward in a $1 billion lawsuit against Johns Hopkins University, Bristol-Myers Squibb and the Rockefeller Foundation for the role in a 1940s U.S. Government experiment. The decision highlights the darker side to many […]
$8K a Liter: Strange New Startup Harvests Young Blood to Sell to the Rich
$8K a Liter: Strange New Startup Harvests Young Blood to Sell to the Rich by https://www.rt.com/ A Florida-based company is attempting to combat the aging process by harvesting the blood of young people and transfusing it into patients 30 years old and above in a dubious new fad sweeping the US. – Ambrosia, founded in 2016 […]
More Fake News Exposed As Media Lies About Catholic Kids, Native American Debacle
More Fake News Exposed As Media Lies About Catholic Kids, Native American Debacle by Robby Soave Reason.com, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ ‘Journalists’ who uncritically accepted Nathan Phillips’ story got this completely wrong… – Partial video footage of students from a Catholic high school allegedly harassing a Native American veteran after the anti-abortion March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., […]
Is This Picture from a Covington Catholic High School Basketball Game?
Covington Catholic’s students have a history of donning black body paint during their “black out” basketball games.
Trump’s Shutdown Solution Hangs in Limbo
Not a single Democrat publicly expressed support for President Trump's deal in the 48 hours since he announced it.
Trump’s Assault on the Rule of Law The “rule of law”...
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
*Trump’s Assault on the Rule of Law* The “rule of law” distinguishes democracies from dictatorships. It’s based on three fundamental principles. Trump is violating every one of them. *The first principle is that no person is above the law, not even a president. *Which means a president cannot stop an investigation into his alleged illegal acts. Yet Trump has done everything he can to stop the Mueller investigation, even making Matthew Whitaker acting Attorney General – whose only distinction to date has been loud and public condemnation of that investigation. *The second pr... more »
Is The United Nations A World “Blessing” Or The People’s Nemesis?
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich Have you ever heard what apparently was considered simply a “catch phrase” at one time that went like this? Get... more »
UKC Extra Time: BuzzFeed Busted, R.I.P. Russiagate, Re-open JFK, RFK, MLK Cases
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German Defense Chief: Unleash NATO on Opponents of “World Order”
[image: german-defense-chief-unleash-nato-on-opponents-of-world-order] In a rambling column celebrating the controversial North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen said that the alliance's military force was needed for use against opponents of the “rules-based international order.” The bizarre screed comes as more and more people across the Western world and beyond turn against the globalist “world order” that von der Leyen says must be preserved, even by military force if need be. Among the most prominent critics has been the President ... more »
China Is Building Secret War Bunkers Near Indian Border
*Zero Hedge:* *Satellite Images Reveal China Is Building Secret War Bunkers Near Indian Border* The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has constructed a new, underground facility (UGF) about 31 miles from the India-China border, and 37 miles from the Indian Army’s forward posts at Demchok in Ladakh. According to The Print, satellite imagery identified a deeply buried hardened target (DBHT) under construction outside the town of Ngari, also known as Shiquanhe in Mandarin. Construction started in December 2016, about six months before the 2017 China–India border standoff near the India... more »
Child Sex Abuse and Trafficking Through Foster Care Continues in the U.S.
A year ago this month (January 2018) attorney Michael Dolce wrote an opinion piece published in Newsweek titled: WE HAVE SET UP A SYSTEM TO SEX TRAFFIC AMERICAN CHILDREN. Attorney Dolce speaks from experience from representing children abused in foster care. He wrote: "Here’s the ugly truth: most Americans who are victims of sex trafficking come from our nation’s own foster care system. It’s a deeply broken system that leaves thousands vulnerable to pimps as children and grooms them for the illegal sex trade as young adults. We have failed our children by not fixing the systemic fa... more »
Did Kirsten Gillibrand's Interview With Jake Tapper Yesterday End Any Chance She May Have Had For A Place On A National Ticket?
I'm not the only one who's noticed that Trump would have probably been happier as a TV critics than as a failed, illegitimate fake-president. And, sure enough, former White House aide Cliff Sims' new book, *Team of Vipers* described Trump as he watched TV in his private dining room off the Oval Office: "He consumed TV like the late Roger Ebert must have watched movies... He commented on the sets, the graphics, the wardrobe choices, the lighting, and just about every other visual component of a broadcast. Sure, he liked to hear pundits saying nice things about him or White House of... more »
One More Thing About The Myth Of The Desert
In the previous post I discussed, among other things, a purely empirical observation on the mass spectrum of elementary particles, which I summarized in a graph where on the vertical scale I put the year of discovery, and where I only cared to plot particles with a mass above a keV - in fact, we know that neutrinos have non-zero masses, but we have not measured them and they are of the order of an eV or below. Okay, for simplicity I will re-publish the graph below. read more
Muslim terrorists kill 2 Buddhist monks in Southern Thailand
Muslim terrorists kill 2 Buddhist monks in Southern Thailand Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Southern Thailand is blighted by a Muslim insurgency that went from mainly nationalist elements in the past to a more Islamist theme based on cleansing Buddhists. Hence, the latest terrorist attack that killed two Buddhist monks is […]
Suing Energy Companies Endangers Communities
Horace Cooper writes at RealClear Energy January 18, 2019 America’s Communities Will Suffer if Lawsuits Against Energy Producers Succeed. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Lawsuit abuse is costing Americans plenty and Louisiana illustrates just how absurd it can become. Drivers in that state pay the second-highest auto insurance rates in America thanks, in part, […]
President Donald Trump Lays Wreath Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….
Earlier today President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence visit the Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington DC on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader. . [Proclamation] One hundred years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation … Continue reading →
Developing: Russian jets swarm western Aleppo countryside
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 A.M.) – Russian jets are swarming the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate, tonight, a military source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Russian jets repeatedly circled the jihadist-held towns of Dart Izza, Khan Al-Assal, and Khan Touman in the western countryside of Aleppo. Despite the large presence of Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Asma Al-Assad donates hearing aid to deaf child (video)
First Lady of Syria and wife of President Bashar al-Assad, Asma Al-Assad, paid a visit to a deaf boy in Damascus on Monday, as part of a charity program in the war-torn country. Assad took part in the Cochlear Implant project led by Aamal, the Syrian Organization for Persons With Disabilities, and donated a cochlear […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Britain withdraws half of its warplanes from Syria, Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – The British Air Force has withdrawn half of its warplanes from both Syria and Iraq this week, the UK military chiefs announced on Monday, as reported by the Daily Mail. According to the UK military chiefs, eight Royal Air Force Tornados will be withdrawn from Syria and Iraq next month; […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US Coalition confirms American convoy involved in car bomb attack
The US-led coalition has confirmed that its convoy was involved in an apparent car blast earlier in the day, while no of US servicemen have been injured. “We can confirm a combined U.S. and Syrian partner force convoy was involved in an apparent VBIED attack today in Syria. There were no U.S. casualties. We will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS struggles to hold last towns in eastern Euphrates
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) has suffered another string of losses in the eastern Euphrates region after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) made another big push in eastern Deir Ezzor. Backed by U.S. airstrikes, the Syrian Democratic Forces were able to assert full control over the small village of Mozan after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: 8 Israeli warplanes spotted along Lebanese-Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – Minutes ago, several Israeli warplanes were spotted near the Lebanese-Syrian border, prompting the Syrian military to raise their alert levels. According to a source in Damascus, the Syrian military spotted at least eight Israeli warplanes in the Jabal Sheikh (Mount Hermon) region of southeast Lebanon. The source said that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey prepared to take Syria’s Manbij, won’t let it turn into ‘swamp’ like N. Iraq – Erdogan
Ankara has “almost completed” preparations for another military operation in Syria and will launch it if “promises” made by other parties about the protection of its borders are not kept, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. Turkey still hopes that talks with the US, Russia and “other parties” will allow it to ensure its security […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Alleged Iranian targets in Syria ‘heavily pounded’ – Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the Israeli Air Force had “heavily pounded Iranian targets in Syria after Iran fired a missile towards our territory.” Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new Ramon Airport in southern Israel’s Timna Valley, he claimed that his government doesn’t “allow such acts of aggression to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi forces unleash two ballistic missiles on southern Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Houthi forces fired two ballistic missiles towards southern Saudi Arabia, tonight, targeting separate military installations near the Yemeni border. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion fired two Badr-1 ballistic missiles towards the Asir and Jizan provinces of southern Saudi Arabia. The Houthi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel was in contact with Russia during last night’s attack on Damascus
Israel used the mechanism of urgent contacts with the Russian military during strikes against targets in Syria last night, Israel Defense Force spokesman Jonathan Conricus told a news briefing for foreign media on Monday. “The deconfliction mechanism in Syria is supported by both parties – Israel and Russia. It is being used at the moment […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
'Wouldn't put the house on it': Light rail start date in April not guaranteed
There is still no set date for when Canberrans will be able to use light rail, as the ACT Government admits parts of the track had to be re-laid, adding to the delay.
'It is unreadable': Controversial Gold Coast light installation to be removed
A controversial Gold Coast light installation that cost $2.1 million to build, is set to be removed from the side of the M1 at a cost of $255,000, following a recommendation from a Gold Coast Council committee.
Dentists and health groups mock soft drink ads in latest campaign
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The glamorous marketing of soft drink manufacturers is contrasted with graphic images of decaying teeth, as health groups launch a confronting campaign to reduce the availability and consumption of sugary beverages.
Five-hour siege in Perth Hills ends with woman's death in hospital
A woman in her 60s dies in hospital after a siege forced part of the suburb of Martin into lockdown and resulted in a man being shot with a non-lethal bean bag round, but police say the cause of her death is not suspicious.
WhatsApp tackles spread of fake news by curbing message forwarding
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WhatsApp is limiting users worldwide to only being able to forward a message up to five times, as the popular messaging service looks to fight "misinformation and rumours".
Injured passenger says Prince Philip has not apologised, police yet to take her statement
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A woman who broke her wrist in a car crash involving Prince Philip says the Duke of Edinburgh should be prosecuted if he is found to be at fault, and says he is being "highly insensitive" by continuing to drive without a seatbelt.
Carreno Busta booed out of arena after contentious ruling prompts on-court meltdown
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Footage shows the Spaniard slamming his bag down and screaming at the umpire before storming out of the arena after a contentious point ruling brought an end to five hours and five sets of tennis and clinched eighth seed Kei Nishikori's spot in the quarter-finals.
Drink-driver caught sleeping in drive-through line with three times the legal blood-alcohol limit
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Alice Springs police arrest a man after receiving reports that "someone was holding up the drive-through line" at a fast-food restaurant in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Easing back-to-school costs for families
A program designed to help families shoulder the cost of school uniforms and other education supplies expands in regional Queensland.
EXPOSED: Vaccine deep state plot to seize NaturalNews.com domain and criminalize all speech that questions vaccine propaganda.
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Employees don’t quit their job, they quit their boss.
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Science Explains What Happens To Someone’s Brain From Complaining Too Much.
https://www.collective-evolution.com/2018/08/28/science-explains-what-happens-to-someones-brian-from-complaining-too-much/
Hundreds of Scientists Tell The World That The GMO & Cancer Link Is Real
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The Awesome Omega Male! What Makes Him Better Than The Alpha.
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Doctor cracked own knuckles for 60 years to quash links with arthritis
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#Cannabis Compound Could Cure #Alzheimer’s Disease
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Doctors Are Warning Against Putting Parsley In Your Vagina To Induce Periods
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Billionaire LA Times owner: ‘Fake news’ and how it spreads a cancer
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How to Reverse Type 2 #Diabetes Mellitus?
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 21, 2019
*Andreas Becker, DW*: *Elites on snowcapped peaks: Davos 2019* Top policymakers and business leaders have flocked to Davos again for the annual World Economic Forum in the Swiss Alps. The meeting is overshadowed by trade conflicts and a resurgence of economic nationalism. Global growth is slowing, trade conflicts are worsening, problems related to climate change and environmental protection remain unresolved while big changes are ahead of us as digitalization gains traction. "Independently, each [issue] would be a daunting challenge — all these challenges at the same time are a re... more »
OSU Receives $2.5M Gift From JPMorgan Chase to Support Students of Color
JPMorgan Chase has announced that it will continue it’s over five decade’s long relationship with Ohio State University (OSU) with a $2.5 million investment in two of its programs that support academic success for students of color.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Donates $31K to Bennett College
Bennett College has received a $31,000 donation from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the country’s oldest African-American fraternity, to support its journey of raising at least $5 million by Feb. 1. In addition to the donation, “Alpha men around the world are going to make contributions” to the college, said Dr. Everett B. Ward, the president […]
Notre Dame to Cover Up Murals of Columbus in the New World
They conceal another side of Columbus: the exploitation and repression of Native Americans , said the Rev. John Jenkins, president of Notre Dame.
Giuliani Clarifies Comments About Trump Tower Moscow Project
He said his comments were "hypothetical" and "not based on conversations" he had with the president.
3 Groups; Many Videos; Many Interpretations of DC Encounter
The fullest view of what happened that afternoon came from a nearly two-hour video posted on Facebook by Shar Yaqataz Banyamyan.
Did a Planned Congressional Delegation to Afghanistan Include 93 Family Members?
Conspiracy theorists provided no evidence for claims that Congressional Democrats and their relatives were part of a shadowy plot to remove the president and vice president from office.
Did a Group of Migrant Men With a Kidnapped Mexican Girl Hold a Texas Rancher in El Indio at Gunpoint?
We sought to corroborate an incident described in a social media post that went viral in early 2019.
White Christians accosted in DC while waiting for bus
A group of Catholic teens from Covington, KY were in DC for the March for Life this past week-end. The next day while waiting for the bus to take them to the march location they were accosted by both a black supremacist "Hebrew" group and a native American guy who shows up at rallies to protest ancient history. Being kids, they initially thought the Indian was performing and they joined in, before realizing they were under attack. Because a few had MAGA hats, they were fair game. The blacks were shouting gay slurs at the boys—not just reading Bibles as CNN reported. The media ran ... more »
What’s come out about Bruce Ohr
“Everybody knew. Everybody of consequence at the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Justice Department understood fully in the middle of 2016—as the FBI embarked on its counterintelligence probe of Donald Trump—that it was doing so based on disinformation provided by Hillary Clinton’s campaign. That’s the big revelation from the transcript of the testimony Justice Department official Bruce Ohr gave Congress in August. The transcripts haven’t been released, but parts were confirmed for me [Kimberley A. Strassel] by congressional sources.” https://outline.com/ANjgbL
Musical Interlude: Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, “The Logical Song”
Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, “The Logical Song”
Martin Luther King Jr.
PA Pundits - International at Energy And Environmental Newsletter – January 1st 2019 – PA Pundits – International - 5 hours ago
Statist policies have turned MLK’s dream into a nightmare for millions of blacks. By Mark Alexander ~ “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’ … I have a […]
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Like delicate cosmic petals, these clouds of interstellar dust and gas have blossomed 1,300 light-years away in the fertile star fields of the constellation Cepheus. Sometimes called the Iris Nebula and dutifully cataloged as NGC 7023 this is not the only nebula in the sky to evoke the imagery of flowers. Still, this remarkable image shows off the Iris Nebula's range of colors and symmetries in impressive detail. Within the Iris, dusty nebular material surrounds a hot, young star. * Click image for larger size.* The dominant color of the brighter reflection nebula is blue, characte... more »
Fire the Fed?
[image: fire-the-fed] President Trump’s frustration with the Federal Reserve’s (minuscule) interest rate increases that he blames for the downturn in the stock market has reportedly led him to inquire if he has the authority to remove Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
Chet Raymo, “In Place of Belief”
*“In Place of Belief”* by Chet Raymo “A lightning storm the other night, slipping down from Florida. For an hour we sat on the terrace and watched the northern sky blaze with pyrotechnics, the best we'd ever seen, almost continuous rivers of electricity streaming between the clouds, clouds heaped like mountains and lit from within. After some particularly sky-filling explosions we could not resist applause. From horizon to horizon, from Andros to San Salvador the streamers ran, trailing their rumbles of far-off thunder. So much energy! Energy entirely beyond the human capacity to c... more »
"A Chime Of Words..."
"Yes there is a meaning; at least for me, there is one thing that matters- to set a chime of words tinkling in the minds of a few fastidious people." - Logan Pearsall Smith
"When Eyes Are Blinders of the Soul"
*"When Eyes Are Blinders of the Soul"* By Peter Michaelson "One way to diminish our suffering is to become conscious of when our eyes go looking for something that upsets us. Another way is to be watchful of what our imagination is up to. Just as sponges can soak up dirty water as easily as clean water, our eyes can also take in impressions from the world around us that leak misery into our soul. We like to think we use our visual faculty in pursuit of pleasure, but we also use it to entertain old hurts, grievances, and longings. Our eyes go looking for pleasure and stimulation-but... more »
World News Briefs -- January 21, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Israel strikes in Syria in more open assault on Iran* BEIRUT/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel struck in Syria early on Monday, the latest salvo in its increasingly open assault on Iran’s presence there, shaking the night sky over Damascus with an hour of loud explosions in a second consecutive night of military action. Damascus did not say what damage or casualties resulted from the strikes. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said 11 people were killed. Syria’s ally Russia said four Syrian soldiers had died and six were wounded. *Read more* .... *MIDDL... more »
A Panda Message in Dragon Language – President Trump Notes Bamboo Forest Shrinking…
President Trump tweets about a slow-down in the Chinese economy: (Link) The message is toward the Panda. The specific language notes the cunning Dragon behind the Panda mask. Classic Donald Trump.
Buzzfeed Runs With and Defends Yet Another "Fake News" Trump/Russia Collusion Story
[image: buzzfeed-runs-with-and-defends-yet-another-fake-news-trump-russia-collusion-story] Buzzfeed — apparently never tiring of publishing fantastic fabrications about President Trump — is standing by a report that “President Trump Directed His Attorney Michael Cohen To Lie To Congress About The Moscow Tower Project.” The news site claims the story is true, despite even Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office releasing a statement disputing the article’s claims.
Puerto Rico medical marijuana companies now without banking option
Puerto Rico’s medical marijuana companies have lost their only banking solution, forcing them to conduct business in cash. Tu Coop, an in-state credit union, had been providing banking to MMJ firms as part of the cooperative sector, which is regulated by local authorities, according to Caribbean Business. The medical marijuana firms will now be unable to […] Puerto Rico medical marijuana companies now without banking option is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
US Virgin Islands enacts medical cannabis law, opens tourism business avenues
U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has given a new medical marijuana law his stamp of approval, making the territory the latest Caribbean jurisdiction to open its doors to cannabis businesses and potential new tourism opportunities. The move has been years in the making, with voters having favored medical cannabis in a 2014 referendum. In […] US Virgin Islands enacts medical cannabis law, opens tourism business avenues is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Real Russian Collusion
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PG&E Wasted Money on Wind and Solar instead of Maintaining Critical Infrastructure; California Burned
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FILM REVIEW: ‘VICE’ Underplays the Evil of Dick Cheney, Neocons
*21WIRE + RNN* | Just how real is the depiction of the Dick Cheney and his role in America's imperial largess?
Kennedy & King Family Members, Advisors Call for Congress to Reopen Assassination Probes
*Truth and Reconciliation Committee* | Joint statement calls for Congress to establish firm oversight on release of all government documents related to the Kennedy presidency, his assassination, and other slain icons.
Martin Luther King’s Murder – Conspiracy Or Coincidence?
*Liberty Report* | Co-hosts Dr. Ron Paul and Daniel McAdams discuss serious questions surrounding the death of Martin Luther King, its context, and how his legacy has been reframed by the U.S. establishment.
UK COLUMN: Britain’s ‘Nuclear Tripwire’, Italy vs France, Arrest of Press TV’s Marzieh Hashemi & More
*UK Column News* | Hosts Mike Robinson with Patrick Henningsen with the early week news round-up.
9 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight
We know you want to. We know you are trying. But the weight is not coming off. Try these simple hacks to shed that stubborn body fat. 1. Intermittent fasting Fasting is a technique of detoxification for thousands of years. All religions preach fasting principles to their followers. In short, fasting is a great way […] The post 9 Reasons You Are Not Losing Weight appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Stunning Photos Show 'Super Blood Wolf Moon' All Over the World
Stargazers around the world were treated to a spectacular Super Blood Wolf Moon last night as Earth's satellite turned bright red following a total lunar eclipse. The rare phenomenon, which made the moon appear larger and brighter, came together in the Americas on Sunday night and in parts of Europe and Africa in the early hours of Monday. Cloudy skies left some disappointed in Britain and the U.S. but where skies were clear astronomy buffs were able to see the moon turn a striking red color. The best view of the lunar eclipse for those in the United States was at 11.41pm EST on... more »
What's in a Hat?
Is the MAGA hat the new 'white hood of the KKK'? Progs think that it is. Is there any objective proof of that? No, not one shred, but if you're a prog, it's enough that *YOU* think it's true to make it true. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) tweeted Sunday morning that he was “calling for a total and complete shutdown of teenagers wearing MAGA hats until we can figure out what is going on. They seem to be poisoning young minds.” Yarmuth then tried to walk his statement back, saying that he was only joking. However, I did not see a photo of Yarmuth wearing a Make America Great Again hat. The... more »
Energy & Environmental Newsletter: January 21, 2019
By John Droz, Jr. -- January 21, 2019 The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate ... more »
The Cameroons Bite Back
It's not true that Theresa May's latest performance in the Commons was entirely pointless. As we saw at the end of last week, she was properly stuck with no pain-free exit in sight. But for once she has made a decision. We know what her game is, what she plans to do to get over her historic defeat. What that might be? Brace yourselves, hold on to your hats, take a seat because she's resolved ... to do nothing. Having spent a period in her much-publicised "listening mode" with delegations of MPs, today with the centrist party-in-waiting of Chris Leslie, Heidi Allen, Soubz, Chuka Umu... more »
Gotham City Digest, Two Year Itch edition
(Where we will never prevaricate or vacillate on whether to spit or swallow.) ------------------------------ It took two years for the sticker shock to set in with these morons. How much you want to bet this latest shutdown is affecting them personally and causing them to turn on him? ------------------------------ A week ago, Tucker Carlson's Daily Caller published an op-ed by "a senior administration official" who openly hoped the furloughed workers would not come back. This is one of the real reasons for the shutdown, to realize tax dodger Grover Norquist's wet dream of ... more »
Flashback to 2004: The Pentagon tells Bush: climate change will destroy us
By Paul Homewood Paul Matthews reminds us that we are now only a year or two away from our new Siberian climate in Britain, at least according to the Guardian in 2004: Climate change over the next 20 years could result in a global catastrophe costing millions of lives in wars and […]
Hobart council knocks back plan for 55-metre-high hotel
After receiving 1,456 submissions from residents opposing the CBD hotel, and just three in favour, Hobart City Council strikes down the proposal over concerns the building would be too large for the residential area.
After 49 years of weather forecasting, Mike Bergin can attest to Australia's shifting climate
Mike Bergin "stumbled" into a career with the Bureau of Meteorology when he was just 18. Five decades on he is retiring after witnessing firsthand the monumental changes to both forecasting technology and Australia's climate.
Tenant claims water-damaged public housing in Darwin gave her chronic illness
For years, Annalee Small was mystified by her unexplained symptoms — sinus infections, lethargy, body aches. Now, she believes it was public housing making her sick.
Why there have been no childbirths on Christmas Island in 21 years
A decision more than two decades ago to stop births at the hospital on Christmas Island has had significant financial and social effects on locals in the years since.
Diplomatic community urges China to 'immediately release' detained Canadians
Former foreign minister Gareth Evans is among nearly 150 scholars and former diplomats globally who have signed an open letter urging President Xi Jinping to "immediately release" two Canadians detained amid a worsening dispute between Beijing and Ottawa.
Space Billboards are Coming to a Night Sky Near You
*Vic Bishop* - The final frontier for capitalism is outer space.
The Yellow Vest Movement Has Officially Gone Global
*Tyler Durden* - Conspicuously absent from the list? The United States.
U.S. And North Korean Spies Have Held Secret Talks For A Decade
U.S. and North Korean spies have held secret talks for a decade, which helped pave the way for President Trump's June summit with Kim Jong Un https://t.co/iIQ6qOvKzZ — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 21, 2019 *WNU Editor:* The above post from the Wall Street Journal is a must read on how back-channels work.
And now, a word from George Will
I have noted before the significant number of respected conservative pundits and editorialists who have shared concerns over the President. George Will, a long time conservative, is among those who see the damage being done by the man in the … Continue reading →
Number Five – Jr. Senator Kamala Harris Announces Presidential Bid…
Appearing on Good Morning America, the first term junior senator from California, Kamala Harris, announced her intention to run for President of the United States in 2020. (video here) “I am running for president of the United States,” she said. … Continue reading →
The Daily "Near You?"
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"Tears Turned Inside Out..."
"Laughter isn't even the other side of tears. It is tears turned inside out. Truly the suffering is great, here on earth. We blunder along, shredded by our mistakes, bludgeoned by our faults. Not having a clue where the dark path leads us. But on the whole, we stumble along bravely, don't you think?" - Alice Walker
Argentina: Musician from Los Alfiles Allegedly Photographed UFO at La Banda
*Source: FAO and Nuevo Diario Web (Santiago del Estero, Argentina)Date: 01.21.2019* *Argentina: Musician from Los Alfiles Allegedly Photographed UFO at La Banda* **From the backyard of his house.This occurred minutes before the storm on January 9** Francisco "Pancho" Zamudio, a member of the tropical music group Los Alfiles, claimed having photographed a UFO in La Banda. "It was on January 9th of this year. I was drinking *mate* at home, went out to see the clouds that were taking shape and took some random photos. I wasn't aware of anything at the time. Just this past Saturday... more »
Does Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Have a Low Credit Score, Closed Checking Accounts, and a History of Evictions?
You can claim anything you want if your audience is unconcerned with matters such as evidence.
"We WERE There..."
"Someday stars will wind down or blow up. Someday death will cover us all like the water of a lake and perhaps nothing will ever come to the surface to show that we were ever there. But we WERE there, and during the time we lived, we were alive. That's the truth - what is, what was, what will be - not what could be, what should have been, what never can be." - Orson Scott Card "Now the voices and the sound of movement were gone, and the stream could be heard running quietly under its banks. The air was full of the scent of water and of flowers. She walked, quiet, while the house beg... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, “The Sea”
*“The Sea”* “The pull is so strong we will not believe the drawing tide is meant for us, I mean the gift, the sea, the place where all the rivers meet. Easy to forget, how the great receiving depth untamed by what we need needs only what will flow its way. Easy to feel so far away and the body so old it might not even stand the touch. But what would that be like feeling the tide rise out of the numbness inside toward the place to which we go washing over our worries of money, the illusion of being ahead, the grief of being behind, our limbs young rising from such a depth? What would tha... more »
"Truth Is Always Stranger..."
"Truth is always stranger than fiction. We craft fiction to match our sense of how things ought to be, but truth cannot be crafted. Truth is, and truth has a way of astonishing us to our knees. Reminding us, that the universe does not exist to fulfill our expectations. Because we are imperfect beings who are self-blinded to the truth of the world's stunning complexity, we shave reality to paper thin theories and ideologies that we can easily grasp – and we call them truths. But the truth of a sea in all its immensity cannot be embodied in one tidewashed pebble." - Dean Koontz
"A Satirical Dream: Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address"
*"A Satirical Dream: Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address"* By Doug “Uncola” Lynn "Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: It’s been another year since your president has stood before you to, once again, deliver yet another State of the Union address. Tonight, however, will not be the standard fare. Instead of half-truths and false optimism, I am going to set aside all that in order to say what I believe is true. Dear citizens, we now stand a crossroads and we must choose. We must choose if we are to mo... more »
Mid-air brawl forces Scoot flight to make emergency landing in Sydney
A Gold Coast-to-Singapore flight is diverted to Sydney when a passenger takes his shirt off and fights with other passengers before being restrained and arrested by Australian Federal Police.
Brexit uncertainty and China slowdown to weigh on Australian markets
Australian shares are expected to open flat as Theresa May refuses to rule out a "no-deal" Brexit, the IMF cuts its forecast for global economic growth and China posts its slowest GDP expansion in three decades.
Morrison and Shorten's NT cash pledges questioned by mayor of disadvantaged region
West Daly Regional Council's Mayor says he "watched with interest" during the whirlwind visits of both Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten last week, who hadn't stopped to visit his trouble-ridden region.
Pub staff allegedly told to ban 'blacks', charge Aboriginal customers for water
The owner of a well-known Darwin nightspot is facing claims he instructed staff to bar Indigenous people from his premises and that he owes thousands of dollars in unpaid wages to his employees.
Socceroos left exposed during Uzbekistan victory
Graham Arnold's commitment to attacking leaves gaping holes at the back, and a football team with more firepower will ruthlessly expose that deficiency in the latter stages of the Asian Cup.
Bushfires threatening Tasmania's Great Lake region and Tahune
Emergency warnings are issued for areas of Tasmania's Great Lake region, with another in place for the Tahune Airwalk in the south, which has also put the nearby town of Geeveston on alert.
Cane toads perform 'extremely rare' phase switch
Most animals are biologically locked into being nocturnal or diurnal, but cane toads are proving they have super pest powers and can switch when conditions are right.
Labyrinth map helps Australia find mindfulness
Labyrinths have been used as a form of meditation since the Middle Ages, and an online map is now helping Australians to find the best ones.
May refuses to rule out no-deal Brexit as she tries to break parliamentary deadlock
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British Prime Minister Theresa May seeks to break the parliamentary impasse over Brexit by proposing to get further concessions from the European Union on the controversial Irish border backstop.
'Peace, love and happiness': Aiia Maasarwe's lesson for the world
The father of Arab-Israeli exchange student Aiia Maasarwe says his daughter taught him to "look in the stars just to see the light in the dark", as the family prepares to return her body to Israel for burial.
Updated Bourke Heatwave Comparison
January 1896 was much hotter at Bourke, NSW than this year’s “record” heat. No surprise that BOM hides pre-1910 data. Spreadsheet
Pakistan Has Almost Completed A Fence Along It's 1,456 Mile Border With Afghanistan
A Pakistani soldier keeps vigil next to a newly fenced border fencing at Kitton Orchard Post in NW. AFP *Muhammad Akbar Notezai, The Diplomat*:* Will Pakistan's Wall Work?* *Pakistan is building a wall along its border with Afghanistan. Will it actually make the country safer?* Bramcha (sometimes spelled Bramacha) is a tiny town in Pakistan’s far western Balochistan province, situated in a corner of the province’s Chaghi district on the border with Afghanistan. There used to be an extension of the same town on the Afghan side of the border, too. After the United States’ invasion o... more »
The Mending Wall
What craziness. What absolute craziness. Honestly, if you really, really think about it, I mean really see the forest for the trees (the big picture), all this insanely contentious politics is OUT. OF. CONTROL. Take the recent back and forth bickering between political figures like Trey Gowdy and Elizabeth Warren on Twitter of all places. Sound familiar? I take it that there isn’t much chirping going on there, but the birds certainly have learned how to mudsling… The post The Mending Wall appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Lincicome on the China shock
This article by Scott Lincicome does an excellent job of dispelling the myth that “elites” sold out the working class in America by freeing up trade with China. Here he summarizes the implications of this research: Based on the above, one can divine a simpler, far-more-benign explanation for the last 20-plus years of U.S. policy: […] The post Lincicome on the China shock appeared first on Econlib.
The Causes of the Detroit Riot
On this day that commemorates the birthday of the late Martin Luther King, Jr., one of my favorite bloggers, Timothy Taylor, aka the Conversable Economist, revisits the Kerner Commission Report of 1968 that examined the causes of the racial riots. I don’t claim to know all the causes of all the riots, but I do […] The post The Causes of the Detroit Riot appeared first on Econlib.
Kamala Harris For President?-- Better Than Trump, Better Than Bloomberg
Martin Luther King Day-- *Good Morning America*... Kamala Harris announced what everyone knew was coming: another senator with no notable accomplishments to her name-- other than in her own mind-- is running for the nomination to take on Señor Trumpanzee. She's *not* part of our *Worst Democraps Who Want To Be President* series. Instead we've been writing posts like these three, warning people she's not the best candidate the Democratic Party can come up with-- at least not at this point in her career: *•* Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You... Kamala Harris *•* A... more »
2020 Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris' Radical Connections
[image: christian-gomez-trevor-loudon-kamal-harris-radical-connections] VIDEO - Special guest Trevor Loudon joins The New American to offer thoughts and comments on California Senator Harris announcing today her intentions of running for the Presidency in 2020. Loudon has spent much of his life researching the background and history of the progressive left. He shares with The New American what he knows of Harris' mentors and influences.
Watch Company Releases Rebuttal to Gillette “Toxic Masculinity” Ad; Sales Soar
[image: watch-company-releases-rebuttal-to-gillette-toxic-masculinity-ad-sales-soar] The Egard Watch Company has released a rebuttal on YouTube to Gillette’s “toxic masculinity” ad, and it celebrates men rather than criticizing them.
Was Martin Luther King, Jr. Even a Christian? His Doctoral Papers Say No
[image: was-martin-luther-king-even-a-christian-his-doctoral-papers-say-no] Today, Americans “celebrate” the Martin Luther King, Jr. national holiday. But was the Reverend King even a Christian?
Appeals Court Ruling Marks Pro-life Victory Against Planned Parenthood
[image: appeals-court-ruling-marks-pro-life-victory-against-planned-parenthood] Last week, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released an opinion in a Texas case that presents a significant victory for pro-lifers.
Trump Orders Escalation Against al-Shabaab in Somalia
[image: trump-orders-escalation-against-al-shabaab-in-somalia] President Trump has declared parts of Somalia “areas of active hostility” and authorized an escalation of offensive operations against the al-Shabaab jihadist group.
WHY SCIENTISTS ARE DISTRUSTED
WHY SCIENTISTS ARE DISTRUSTED The latest issue of Nature magazine has a fascinating article that goes some of the way in vindicating Ronald Reagan’s infamous “gaffe” about how trees cause air pollution (because they do), but offers much much more about the problems of politicized and supposedly “settled” climate science. The article is called “How … Continue reading "WHY SCIENTISTS ARE DISTRUSTED"
Fight the Establishment’s Narratives by Getting Clear On Your Own
*Caitlin Johnstone* - Anti-establishment movements are a mess.
This Might Be One of the U.S. Navy's Biggest Mistakes (And China Will Benefit)
*Ben Ho Wan Beng* *Security, * These submarines will soon be retired. What happens then? *Tellingly, the Florida fired ninety-three of the 199 TLAMs used during the two-week-long Operation Odyssey Dawn.* How best could the United States metaphorically “kick down” the anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) “door” of a near-peer adversary during a conflict? This has been an idée fixe for American defense planners during recent years, in view of the rising A2/AD capabilities of strategic competitors such as China. There seem to be no clear answers to this question. *(This first appeared... more »
How Iran Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Think sea mines. *Iraqi sea mines of antiquated design crippled the multi-billion dollar Aegis cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and the Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LPH-10) on the same day during that conflict. The mines cost less than $25,000 each.* The United States is accusing Iran of testing rockets near one of its aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf as it passed through the Straits of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denounced the Iranian actions as “highly provocative.” But could Iran actually sink one of the U.S. N... more »
The U.S. Navy's Ultimate Weapon: "Mother Ship" Strikes?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The future of amphibious attack may consist of thousands of disaggregated manned and unmanned small boats The future of amphibious attack may consist of thousands of disaggregated manned and unmanned surveillance boats, armor-carrying connectors, minesweepers and small attack vessels operating in tandem as the Navy and Marine Corps refine a new strategic approach and continue their pivot toward a new, great-power threat environment. The concept is to configure a dispersed, yet “networked” fleet of next-generation connectors and other smaller boats laun... more »
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