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Good, Bad And Ugly: How The Media Covered False Smear Of Covington Kids
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By Kyle Drennen ~ Before all the facts were known, the media ran with a story accusing pro-life activists from Covington Catholic High School of racism during an altercation with left-wing demonstrators at the Lincoln Memorial after the March for Life on Friday. That false narrative began to fall apart almost immediately, once additional video … Continue reading "Good, Bad And Ugly: How The Media Covered False Smear Of Covington Kids"
Here We Go – Impeachment Chairman Jerry Nadler Sends Demand Letter to AAG Matt Whitaker…
The House Judiciary Committee is the lead committee on the constitutional process to evoke articles of impeachment. Jerry Nadler is the committee Chairman. Speaker Pelosi previously created specific rules for the House in a well planned construct to empower three … Continue reading →
Climate Hysterics Skyrocket
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By Paul Driessen ~ Call it climate one-upmanship. It seems everyone has to outdo previous climate chaos rhetoric. The “climate crisis” is the “existential threat of our time,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi told her House colleagues. We must “end the inaction and denial of science that threaten the planet and the future.” Former California Governor Jerry … Continue reading "Climate Hysterics Skyrocket"
Gender Fluidity?
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A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ The Leftist war on Western civilization and Trumpism is ramping up! The American Psychological Association has now declared traditional masculinity to be “dangerous” According to USA Today: The APA defines traditional masculinity as “a particular constellation of standards that have held sway over large segments of the population, including: anti-femininity, … Continue reading "Gender Fluidity?"
That Time In 2005 Paul Hackett Got Sherrod Brown To Let His Mask Slip-- Here We Go Again
*-by Tim Russo* Word on the street here in Ohio is that Sherrod Brown has reverted to factory settings as he prepares to run for president in 2020. What are Sherrod Brown’s factory settings? Sherrod don’t like primaries, that’s what. *Be afraid. Be very afraid.* The last (and first) time Sherrod Brown ever faced a serious primary challenge (albeit briefly) was in fall, 2005, as Iraq War veteran Paul Hackett tapped the fervent anti-Bush sentiment across the Democratic Party to launch a campaign for the open US Senate seat up in 2006. Remember him? Hackett was the first manifestati... more »
The Syrian And Afghan Wars Are Far From Over
Assault on the positions of soldiers of the Daesh terrorist organisation (outlawed in Russia) near a former Palestinian refugee camp Yarmuk in a southern suburb of Damascus. © Sputnik / Mikhail Voskresenskiy *Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner:** Attacks in Syria and Afghanistan show neither war is close to over* TALIBAN ATTACKS, TALKS: Just hours before the Taliban announced a resumption of peace talks with the U.S., the group attacked an Afghan intelligence base. Yesterday’s attack killed at least 45 people and wounded as many as 70, most of them military personnel, according to... more »
Syria Threatens to ‘Strike Tel Aviv Airport’ Unless UNSC Acts Against Israel’s Impunity
Syria Threatens to ‘Strike Tel Aviv Airport’ Unless UNSC Acts Against Israel’s Impunity by https://www.rt.com/ Damascus has threatened to exercise its legitimate right for self-defense against Israeli aggression and target Tel Aviv airport in a mirror response, unless the Security Council puts an end to IDF intrusions into Syrian airspace. – Apparently fed up with years […]
Israel Escalates Tension with Iran over Syria
RT America Published on Jan 21, 2019 RT America’s Manila Chan sits down with former Pentagon official Michael Maloof , who says Israel’s escalation of attacks on Iranian positions in Syria shows Israel wants to reignite war in the region. #RTAmerica #InQuestionRT #QuestionMore end
China Digs In on Sea Conflict with US
RT America Published on Jan 22, 2019 In the long dispute of the South China Sea, Beijing claims most of the sea as its territory but countries like Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan say parts of the maritime pathway belong to them. Former Naval Intelligence Officer John Jordan joins Rick Sanchez to explain how oil, […]
Israel to Demolish Home of Palestinian Prisoner Over “Lethal Operation”
PressTV Published on Jan 20, 2019 Israel has decided to demolish yet another home of Palestinians over alleged anti-regime attacks. The latest victim of the demolition policy is a Palestinian man who’s served behind Israeli bars for years. Mona Kandil reports from Ramallah. end
IDF Chief Turned PM Candidate Touts Body Count & Bombing Gaza into ‘Stone Age’ in Campaign Ad
“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 […]
INSS: Israel Could Face Three-Front War in 2019
More war mongering, war propaganda by Zionists! If war starts it is because Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit, choose to attack other nations ie. war of aggression! – INSS: Israel Could Face Three-Front War in 2019 by Itamar Eichner, https://www.ynetnews.com/ Institute for National Security Studies says the volatile situation along the northern border as well as […]
Greenwald: Tulsi Gabbard Is Hated In DC For Bucking Foreign Policy Orthodoxy
Did Syria attack America or threaten American interests? Clearly NO! So why is America supporting terrorists to overthrow Assad? The people behind this are Illuminist-Satanists. “For years we have been supplying anti-tank missiles and all sorts of weapons to the terrorists, to Al Nusra, sometimes to ISIS.. the entire array … Jaysh al-Islam …” – […]
What Really Happened: MAGA Hat Story is Fake News!
Western MSM: “You must believe! CNN is God’s word. Once it is reported by us, it is absolute unquestionable TRUTH! Trump is EVIL, invertebrate LIAR, Girly Man, Racist …. Never support Trump! He puts America FIRST! Damned LIAR. He wants to Make America Great Again! Trump is EVIL! He wants to bring jobs back to […]
ANOTHER Junk #FakeNews Report Implodes: Russian Hooker Admits She Made Up Trump-Russia Collusion So Mueller Would Spring Her from Jail
ANOTHER Junk #FakeNews Report Implodes: Russian Hooker Admits She Made Up Trump-Russia Collusion So Mueller Would Spring Her from Jail by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ A Russian hooker in Thailand was granted a suspended sentence after she said she had information on Trump-Russia Collusion for the FBI. So the Mueller Special Counsel broke her out of jail. According to reports […]
Merkel: New Germany-France (Merger) Treaty Step Toward European Army
The 10 nations coalition, federation of 10 nations endtimes empire, which was behind the scenes has now been publicly revealed IMO. (see below) – Merkel: New Germany-France Treaty Step Toward European Army by https://sputniknews.com/ The treaty will reportedly strengthen the existing ties between Germany and France, in particular, in the fields of economic, foreign and security […]
Merkel Says Franco-German (Merger) Treaty a Step Towards European Army
Merkel Says Franco-German Treaty a Step Towards European Army by https://www.rte.ie/ Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that a new Franco-German friendship treaty was a step toward the creation of a future joint European army. Ms Merkel said the pact aims to build a Franco-German “common military culture” and “contributes to the creation of a European army”. […]
Death Of Russiagate: Mueller Team Tied To (British) Mifsud’s Network
Death Of Russiagate: Mueller Team Tied To Mifsud’s Network by https://disobedientmedia.com/ In April last year, Disobedient Media broke coverage of the British involvement in the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, asking why All Russiagate Roads Lead To London, via the quasi-scholar Joseph Mifsud and others. – The issue was also raised by WikiLeaks’s Julian Assange, just days before the Ecuadorian […]
Buzzfeed’s Blunder Shows British Coup Against Trump Can Be Defeated
The head of western Illuminist intelligence agencies (CIA, MI5/6, Israeli Mossad …) is British Intelligence ie. MI5/6. The CIA, FBI … are not the top echelon brains. It is British Intelligence which takes orders directly from the Satanic bloodlines of Europe ie. the Old Black (as in EVIL, Satanic) Nobility of Europe headed by the […]
‘Fake News’ is Okay If It’s about #RussiaGate: Top 7 Fake ‘Collusion’ Stories the Media Pushed
‘Fake News’ is Okay If It’s about #RussiaGate: Top 7 Fake ‘Collusion’ Stories the Media Pushed by https://www.rt.com/ BuzzFeed’s ‘bombshell’ claim last week that Donald Trump told ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to lie to congress is just the latest in a long line of ‘Russiagate’ stories that have later turned out to be false. – But BuzzFeed’s rubbished […]
Bloody Loss For US; ‘We Can’t Beat Taliban’ – NATO General
Did Afghanistan attack America? NO! Are they a threat to America? NO! Were they involved in 9/11? NO! So what is America doing in Afghanistan? Clearly waging a war of aggression! – The real reason is the: Opium trade. Afghanistan produces well over 90+% of opium after the US-NATO invasion. Before that the Taliban issued […]
Tucker Carlson Calls Out Famous Liberals Who Urged Doxing, Assault, & Murder Of Covington MAGA Kids
Tucker Carlson Calls Out Famous Liberals Who Urged Doxing, Assault, & Murder Of Covington MAGA Kids by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Tucker Carlson excoriated famous liberals and a few anti-Trump GOP who called for the harassment, assault and murder of a group of Kentucky high school students who were falsely accused of bigotry against a Native American man, Nathan […]
Why The Media Manipulates The Masses And Manufactures Outrage!
WeAreChange Premiered Jan 21, 2019 In this video, we give you the latest breaking news on the stories that don’t really matter and how news without sources is the new trend, because the media manipulates the masses and manufactures outrage. end
Craig James...You are now a marked man, watch your back!
A blast from the Straight Goods past.....November/2010 Strange times have descended upon the earth, we now live in a world where the "Greed Monsters" rule and children, seniors, workers are but disposable impediments...... In the UK, now Ireland, spain, Greece, the US and coming to our country very very soon, we hear the continual drone of messaging from Conservative neo-cons in all corners of the world, we are living too long, we expect too many underserved entitlements, austerity measures are required(read taketh away your everything)..... Taxes on liquor and tobacco must be r... more »
Refutation May Not Impair the Health of a Philosophy
A philosophy does not die because it has been refuted—it dies when it has been abandoned by the intellectuals. Plato’s philosophy was decisively refuted in his lifetime by Aristotle, but Platonic philosophy continued to grow from strength to strength and continues to be relevant till today because the intellectuals have not abandoned it. In fact, every major philosophy in the history of humanity has been refuted several times, but that has not made them irrelevant.
Thailand’s first elections in the post-Bhumibol era
On the prospects for a durable authoritarian politics after the 'Bhumibol Consensus'. The post Thailand’s first elections in the post-Bhumibol era appeared first on New Mandala.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* One of the things that irritated me about President Obama was that he always played too nice. He has that civility gene that I have little time for, especially in times like these. When, in 2016, he followed dumbass Washington protocol and notified Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of intelligence findings that Russia was meddling with our supposedly cherished democratic process of election, McConnell buried the info. No hearings. No emergency actions. Not even a press statement. All McConnell did was smirk his Mitch the Treason Turtle smirk and go count how much l... more »
Even Republicans say they'd vote for Ocasio-Cortez for President — so could she take on Trump?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's speedy rise to prominence seems like the script of a 1990s romantic comedy. With her socialist leanings and media savvy, she's a tonic for the left and a pariah for the right, writes Micheline Maynard.
Removing Gold Coast light installation like changing a Picasso, artist says
The New York based artist who designed a controversial $2 million Gold Coast artwork which cannot be read by drivers, says the installation was never meant to be a sign and council's idea to remove it is "crazy".
'His ancestral home': PM defends push to install Warren Mundine in Gilmore
Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends parachuting Warren Mundine in as the Liberal candidate for Gilmore, arguing the Indigenous leader and businessman's connections to the NSW South Coast "go back a long way".
DFAT seeks information on missing Chinese-Australian author Yang Hengjun
The former employee of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who later gained Australian citizenship and became a prominent writer and outspoken online political commentator, has not been heard from since travelling from New York to Guangzhou last week.
Streakers, future stars – cricket umpire has seen it all during 500 matches in charge
Lawrence Key has been umpiring SA Premier Cricket for almost 40 years and has witnessed everything from topless pitch invaders at a third-grade match to players growing to emulate the feats of their fathers.
Clive Palmer loses bid to have criminal charges dropped
Clive Palmer says the charges, brought against him by ASIC, are "doomed to fail" and are an attempt to make him ineligible from running in the upcoming federal election, but the Supreme Court has denied his bid to have the charges dropped.
Barossa winemaker pleads not guilty to child sex charges
Prominent South Australian winemaker Peter John Seppelt faces court charged with multiple child sex offences.
Trump could tweet his State of the Union address if he wants (and it'd be within the rules)
Donald Trump still wants to deliver his State of the Union address next week, despite Nancy Pelosi telling him to postpone it. Here's how it can still happen — even in a tweet.
Gold Coast bikie boss faces court after allegedly bashing friend
The president of the Hells Angels Outlaw Motorcycle Gang is granted bail on the Gold Coast after he was filmed on CCTV allegedly bashing someone has has known for more than 20 years.
Disgraced former NSW RSL president charged with fraud
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NSW Police charge Don Rowe with fraud offences and accuse him of misusing his corporate credit card to cover personal expenses during his 11-year tenure at the NSW RSL.
Keith Urban gives teen farmer guitar at drought-relief concert
The music star surprised concert-goers during an intimate performance, pulling a young drought-impacted sheep farmer onto the stage and giving her his electric guitar.
Computers, security equipment removed from Bestjet offices, report claims
An explosive report by the administrators of the failed online booking portal reveals equipment that would have helped them pick up the pieces was removed from the company's Brisbane headquarters.
Afterpay, Zip under fire for seducing young people into debts they can't afford
The banking royal commission shone a spotlight on how credit cards and loans put Australians into financial difficulty, but a Senate inquiry is hearing how the rapidly growing 'buy now, pay later' sector is doing the same to many young people.
Court grants controversial cattle genome patent sending chill through industry
A patent application has been granted which Meat and Livestock Australia fears will have a chilling effect on genomic research in Australia's cattle industries.
those who represent Gog and Magog, as relative good and evil, have compassed the camp of the saints
*Alexey Navalny* Verified account @navalny 13h 13 hours ago More Alexey Navalny Retweeted Илья Барабанов Мне избираться запрещено. Я ж рецидивист. Если жизнь дала лимоны, делай из них лимонад. I am forbidden to be elected. Well I'm a repeat offender. If life has given lemons, make lemonade out of them. https://twitter.com/navalny ................................. *Alexey Navalny* Verified account @navalny 13h 13 hours ago More Alexey Navalny Retweeted Илья Барабанов Мне избираться запрещено. Я ж рецидивист. Если жизнь дала лимоны, делай из них лимонад. I am forbidden ... more »
Peltier's Statement re: Nathan Phillips incident in DC
I just saw the incident taking place in Washington, DC in which a demonstration between the white Make America Great Again (MAGA) representatives and Omaha Elder Nathan Phillips I just saw the incident taking place in Washington, DC in which a demonstration between the white Make America Great Again (MAGA) representatives and a Native
Musical Interlude: Yanni, “To the One Who Knows”
Yanni, “To the One Who Knows” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF3kxNYTmsk
"A Look to the Heavens"
"The dark Horsehead Nebula and the glowing Orion Nebula are contrasting cosmic vistas. Adrift 1,500 light-years away in one of the night sky's most recognizable constellations, they appear in opposite corners of the above stunning mosaic. * Click image for larger size.* The familiar Horsehead nebula appears as a dark cloud, a small silhouette notched against the long red glow at the lower left. Alnitak is the easternmost star in Orion's belt and is seen as the brightest star to the left of the Horsehead. Below Alnitak is the Flame Nebula, with clouds of bright emission and dramatic ... more »
Frog Haka
If you go quiet, you can hear the birds outside chirping and singing at the joy of existence. If you go even quieter, you can feel the thrum of your own cells chirping and singing at the joy of existence. If you become still, you […]
Chet Raymo, “Living In The Little World”
*“Living In The Little World” * by Chet Raymo "My wisdom is simple," begins Gustav Adolph Ekdahl, at the final celebratory family gathering of Ingmar Bergman's crowning epic “Fanny and Alexander.” I saw the movie in the early 1980s when it had its U.S. theater release. Now I have just watched the five-hour-long original version made for Swedish television. Whew! But back to that speech by the gaily philandering Gustav, now the patriarch of the Ekdahl clan and uncle to Fanny and Alexander. The family has gathered for the double christening of Fanny and Alexander's new half-sister a... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Evidence"
*"Evidence"* "Where do I live? If I had no address, as many people do not, I could nevertheless say that I lived in the same town as the lilies of the field, and the still waters. Spring, and all through the neighborhood now there are strong men tending flowers. Beauty without purpose is beauty without virtue. But all beautiful things, inherently, have this function - to excite the viewers toward sublime thought. Glory to the world, that good teacher. Among the swans there is none called the least, or the greatest. I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especi... more »
"Those Who Danced..."
"Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music." ~ Angela Monet
Gen. Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) Explains Exactly Why Iranian General Qassem Suleimani Is So Dangerous
Iranian General Qassem Soleimani *Stanley McChrystal, Foreign Policy*: *Iran’s Deadly Puppet Master* *Gen. Stanley McChrystal explains exactly why Qassem Suleimani is so dangerous.* The decision not to act is often the hardest one to make—and it isn’t always right. In 2007, I watched a string of vehicles pass from Iran into northern Iraq. I had been serving as the head of the U.S. military’s Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) for four years, working to stem the terrorism that had devastated the region, and I had become accustomed to making tough choices. But on that January n... more »
Several Media Reports Claim Covington Students Invited to White House…
Earlier today President Trump noted the evil smears, and aspersions by Fake News, cast against Nick Sandmann and the students of Covington High School. A few hours later Fox News host Laura Ingraham was the first media person to claim … Continue reading →
Does This Photograph Show an Eagle Cloud Over Jerusalem?
While pareidolia may explain why we see faces (or birds) in the clouds, it doesn't explain why we post misinformation to social media.
Defying Pelosi, Trump Proceeds with State of the Union Plans
The president cannot speak in front of a joint session of Congress without both chambers' explicit permission. A resolution needs to be agreed to by both chambers specifying the date and time for receiving an address from the president.
French Safety Agency Discovers 60 Toxic Chemicals including Glyphosate in Baby Diapers
A report published Wednesday by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has warned about “the presence of different hazardous chemicals in disposable diapers that can migrate into the urine and come into prolonged contact with babies’ skin.” Source: www.lemonde.fr/ The list of chemicals is as long as it is disturbing. In total, ANSES identified […] The post French Safety Agency Discovers 60 Toxic Chemicals including Glyphosate in Baby Diapers appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
U.S. Army Report Concludes That Iran Was The Only Winner From The Iraq War
AFP Photo/STEPHEN JAFFE *Todd South, Business Insider/Military Times:* *A long-awaited Army study found that Iran was the only winner from the Iraq war* A two-volume Army study of the Iraq war is a deep examination of the mistakes and success of the war effort that also takes aim at critics who would slough off the conflict as they shift to near-peer threats. The study, commissioned by former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno in 2013 and continued under current chief Gen. Mark Milley, was delayed for release since 2016, when it was completed. Some said it was due to concerns ov... more »
Jan. 22: the last days
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/greenland-southwest-ice-melt-accelerating-1.4986064 Hey. Don't worry about it. This is just some wacky scientist. For the real scoop, listen to real smart politicians like Donald Trump in the U.S., and Doug Ford in Ontario. _________________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nevsun-resources-mining-eritrea-1.4980530 Gee! Canadian mining executives did that? There must be a misunderstanding. ________________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/why-is-brexit-so-c... more »
Widodo between a rock and a hard place over terrorist Bashir's release
Joko Widodo appears to have backed away from plans to offer early release from jail to the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombings after a public backlash. His actions highlight the political dilemma he faces, writes Anne Barker.
Lies, damned lies and statistics: Sheffield Shield numbers are an inexact guide to finding star Test batsmen
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As Australia's Test selectors search for a winning formula from limited resources, there has been a clamour to promote players based on the hard facts of Sheffield Shield performances. But an examination of the numbers suggests that simple logic is less than reliable.
Dozens of wild horses found dead in dry Central Australian waterhole
A mass wild horse death at the base of a dry waterhole in Central Australia has been blamed on an extreme heatwave in the region.
Are the political elites at Davos solving problems or fuelling them?
The world's richest and most powerful people are gathered in Switzerland to tackle pressing global issues, but analysts say the model over which they preside is fuelling populism and increasing inequality.
Jacinda Ardern tells world leaders they have nothing to fear from acting on climate change
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The New Zealand Prime Minister appears on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos with Sir David Attenborough and issues a strong message for world leaders.
Why everyone is talking about Warren Mundine
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's decision to parachute Warren Mundine in as the Liberal candidate for the southern New South Wales seat of Gilmore has attracted criticism from inside and outside the party. Here's why.
Horse-drawn tram service cancelled again at historic SA pier
Australia's last horse-drawn trams, which connect coastal South Australia to Granite Island, are cancelled for the second time in weeks because of fears they are too heavy for the deteriorating local pier.
Man pleads guilty to killing Dutch cyclist in hit-and-run crash
Michael Panayides, 26, was driving a stolen car in Melbourne's inner south-east when he crashed into Gitta Scheenhouwer, pinning her against another car.
Mother 'disgusted' by Oscar nod for film dramatising toddler's abduction
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A film about the high-profile murder of James Bulger by two 10-year-olds in the UK in 1993 should not be in contention, Denise Fergus says.
Chinese icebreaker damaged after hitting iceberg in Antarctica
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China's only icebreaking research ship is showered with 250 tonnes of ice and snow after hitting an iceberg in the South Pole, breaking the ship's mast but injuring nobody on board.
USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Jan. 22, 2019
*USNI News:* *USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: Jan. 22, 2019* These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of Jan. 22, 2019, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the capital ship. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* It is quiet out there. Only two aircraft carrier strike groups have been deployed.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 22, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Ahmad Murid Partaw, National Interest*: *The Aftermath of the Afghan War* *A hasty U.S. withdrawal with impetuous decisions could lead to more instability in Afghanistan and the wider region.* After eighteen years of war in Afghanistan, the country remains a key security challenge for the United States with various counterterrorism implications in a chaotic region. The Afghan conflict now continuing for nearly two decades, has been enormously costly to the people and government of Afghanistan as well as its coalition partners. The United States has been actively involved in the c... more »
Marine Corps Builds New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for "Deep Strike" Attacks
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The Marine Corps is preparing to fire live weapons at its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle. The Marine Corps is preparing to fire live weapons at its new Amphibious Combat Vehicle until the attacks achieve "total destruction," to prepare the vehicle and pave the way for long-range, high-intensity land-attack missions emerging from an amphibious assault. The Corps is preparing to deploy new BAE-built Amphibious Combat Vehicles by 2021 - as a way to bring new assault strategy and tactics into the modern era. The new amphibious attack ship-to-shore combat v... more »
Meet the Ruger P94: One of the Most Underrated Guns On the Planet?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What do you think? *The Ruger P94 was a historically underrated handgun. Although eventually outdated by more modern designs, it was accurate, rugged and reliable. It is still well regarded by Ruger aficionados and was an important stepping stone to the company’s contemporary line of pistols.* During the 1980s, an invasion of European nine-millimeter handguns washed over the United States, achieving swift victories in the American handgun market and capturing large market shares. One of the first American counterattacks against this invading force w... more »
California marijuana growers association drops suit over loophole for mega-farms
The California Growers Association (CGA) has dropped a lawsuit it filed a year ago against the state over a regulatory loophole that allowed commercial-scale cannabis farms to begin operating in 2018. In a Jan. 8 court filing in Superior Court of California in Sacramento, the CGA asked for the case to be dismissed. In a press release, CGA […] California marijuana growers association drops suit over loophole for mega-farms is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
World News Briefs -- January 22, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Satellite image shows damage caused by Israeli strike on targets in Damascus International Airport, January 22, 2019. ImageSat International *Haaretz*: *Israeli Strikes on Syria: Satellite Images Show Damage Caused by Attack on Damascus Airport* Photos show extensive Israeli strikes destroyed several buildings and warehouses, including a site reported to serve as secret Iranian headquarters Satellite images released Tuesday evening revealed the destruction caused by Israel Air Force strikes on Syria on sunday overnight. The images, released by Israeli satellite imaging company I... more »
Syria threatens retaliatory strike on Tel Aviv Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 A.M.) – The Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations Bashar Al-Ja’afari said in a statement on Tuesday that it was time that the United Nations Security Council “took action to stop constant Israeli attacks on Syrian territories.” According to Al-Ja’afari, Israel had repeatedly violated international law without any consequences. Al-Ja’afari said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists suffer heavy casualties in failed attack against Syrian Army
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) thwarted a big attack by the jihadist rebels in the southern countryside of the Idlib province on Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced. According to the Russian Ministry’s statement, the Syrian Arab Army was able to kill a large number of fighters from Jabhat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian military on high alert as Israeli warplanes return to border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – The Syrian military has been placed on high alert this evening after Israeli warplanes were spotted along the Lebanon-Syria border. According to a military source in Damascus, Israeli warplanes were once again spotted along the Lebanon-Syria border at night, prompting the Syrian military to prepare their air defenses for a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Car bomb kills one in Latakia – reports
A car bomb explosion in the coastal city of Latakia has killed one and wounded at least 14 on Tuesday, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. Footage shows civilians and security forces standing around what appears to be the remains of a burnt car, the alleged Suzuki implied in the car bomb attack. According […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Houthi warplanes heavily bomb Saudi Army troops along Yemeni border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) – Houthi warplanes heavily bombarded the Yemeni border, tonight, targeting the Saudi Army’s positions in the Asir region. According to the official media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion heavily bombed the Saudi Army troops using their armed drones at the Aleeb Crossing. The Houthi forces claimed their drones […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Increased Israeli strikes on Syria unlikely to force Iran to withdraw
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – Israel’s increased attacks in Syria are unlikely to force Iran to withdraw from the country, the Soufan Group said on Tuesday. “Israeli strikes, even if increased in frequency or intensity, are unlikely to force Iran to withdraw from Syria, but are also unlikely to provoke a wider conflict,” the report […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military detected Israeli missile test over eastern Mediterranean
The Russian military has detected the launch of a missile drone by Israel over the Mediterranean Sea as part of missile defence tests, the Russian Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. “Today, at 07.35 am Moscow time [04:35 GMT], the Russian Aerospace Forces detected the launch of a missile drone over the Mediterranean Sea,” the ministry said in a statement. According to the statement, the missile’s trajectory […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Uncle Sam Wants Your DNA: The FBI’s Diabolical Plan to Create a Nation of Suspects
By John W. Whitehead “As more and more data flows from your body and brain to the smart machines via the biometric sensors, it will... more »
Not Scary – Arctic From 2006 – Day 21 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Not too scary looking is it … South / North
Untitled
*Hiatus* Later today I am going into hospital for a day procedure so I am unlikely to be back on top of things for a while. At age 75 my resilence is limited. Presuming all goes well, I should be back posting on Sunday. If there are complications, of course, I could be admitted and that would take a longer time to resolve. I will however be in very good hands so I think I will end up satisfactorily patched up. My mood is a bit dark at the moment -- unusual for me -- but as I write this I am listening to some of the marvellous music of Mozart and that helps
Outing The Lefty Indian Smear Of Catholic Youth Group
A rather tasty 31 minute video that just rips the Narrative to shreds about those Catholic School Children who where cornered by a Left Wing Mob, but reported in the media as them causing the trouble. Continue reading →
Is This Enzyme in Processed Food Responsible for Gluten-Sensitive Diseases? Gluten May Not Be the Problem
A new study links a food processing enzyme known as mTg, microbial transglutaminase, to Celiac disease and intestinal permeability, aka “leaky gut” conditions. The authors looked at 69 studies concerning this food processing additive, and after analyzing and weighing the evidence they found a negative outcome in terms of intestinal health. The review article published by the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics in December of 2018 is titled, Microbial Transglutaminase Is Immunogenic and Potentially Pathogenic in Pediatric Celiac Disease.
Merck’s Hepatitis B Vaccine Shortage Linked to Reduced Deaths In Babies
In the summer of 2017, a malware virus mainly affecting the Ukraine, found its way onto the mainframe computer systems of Merck wreaking havoc for the company. According to the Wall Street Journal, the incident cost the pharmaceutical giant $670 million to remediate, but more importantly, it caused disruption to the production of two of Merck’s pediatric vaccines: Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus) and Recombivax (Hepatitis B virus), vaccines to help prevent sexually transmitted infections. During the crisis, Merck borrowed from a CDC vaccine stockpile, in order to meet supply commi... more »
Who's Your Favorite Freshman? America's Sweetheart, Part IV
*If Fox keeps it up, AOC is going to be president when she turns 35* I mentioned earlier that not all the freshmen are like AOC. A number of people seemed offended and asked me what I meant. I was thinking about independence, smarts, solidarity, relatability, dedication... that kind of thing, which holds up well against... well, careerism. Yesterday Matt Taibbi was tackling the same kind of criticism on Twitter because of an essay *Rolling Stone* had just published, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Crusher of Sacred Cows. He agreed that many of the politicians are morons, but he put it mor... more »
Across America Mystery Planes are Releasing ‘Huge Plumes’ of Aluminum and Other Particles, Baffling Meteorologists
*Terence Newton* - Is this being done by the military, NASA, or some other agency?
Erin Brockovich Urges California Leaders to Halt PG&E Bankruptcy
"I'm mad, I think we should all be mad," Erin Brockovich said as she stood outside the Capitol in Sacramento alongside people who lost their homes to destructive fires.
Mariano Rivera 1st Unanimous HOF Pick; Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mussina Also In
Rivera received all 425 votes in balloting by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Did Italy Arrest Cardinals and Seize Vatican City?
"The article starts out seemingly sane and then spirals into absurdity ..."
Did Most States That Legalized Marijuana Use Ban Marijuana Users from Owning Guns?
A meme misrepresented the reasons why it is illegal for cannabis users to also be gun owners.
Trump Says He Told Sanders ‘Not to Bother’ with Briefing
The White House Correspondents Association called the decision a retreat from transparency and accountability that sets a terrible precedent.
Is This a Picture of Martin Luther King and a Police Dog Used to Intimidate Him?
Man's best friend, or police intimidation tactic?
Blown Call Lawsuit Seeks Do-Over of Rams-Saints Game
Two New Orleans Saints season ticket holders asked a judge to order the NFL commissioner to reverse the results of the NFC championship game that sent the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl, or schedule a do-over.
Art of Japan and Tensho Shubun: Middle Kingdom to the power of Buddhism
Art of Japan and Tensho Shubun: Middle Kingdom to the power of Buddhism Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Tensho Shubun was deeply influenced by landscape artists from the Middle Kingdom (China). Indeed, Shubun is noted for being one of the founding fathers of introducing Chinese-style ink painting in the land of […]
Lawsuit Challenges Prolonged Detention Of Immigrant Children, Targeting Of Relatives For Deportation
Detained immigrant children and relatives sue the US government’ over illegally and improperly denying children the opportunity to reunite with family. The post Lawsuit Challenges Prolonged Detention Of Immigrant Children, Targeting Of Relatives For Deportation appeared first on Shadowproof.
With Dems, AOC and Beto Are, Like, Too Cool and Climate Is, Like, Too Hot
[image: with-dems-aoc-and-beto-are-like-too-cool-and-climate-is-like-too-hot] Do you, like, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Robert Francis O’Rourke? If so, join the crowd. The former, branded as “AOC,” and the latter, billing himself as “Beto,” are all the rage among Democrats.
Clouds are extremely important for the Earth’s energy budget. The net effect is about 20 to 30 watts per square meter
Clouds are extremely important for the Earth’s energy budget. The net effect is about 20 to 30 watts per square meter. (Source) Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements
True commitment is the safest offering and the best example.
*Decreeing* is a function of the heart and of man’s devotion. -Messengers M and E Prophet: in *Science of the Spoken Word*, S. U. Press, 1983, chapter 6 …… ……………………….…………………………............….. * Where* light is there God is….The purple and gold are the vestments that imbue man with the desire for cosmic service, emblems symbolical of the priesthood of true believers. The purple speaks of the illumined fire of the soul; this fire must assist every part of life to find reunion with its source and with the golden Law that God has dispensed to men. ... more »
2018 By the Numbers
Species Treated: 97 2018 was a great year for expanding our knowledge surrounding some of our less common patients. Between our two California wildlife centers, Bird Rescue cared for 97 different species of aquatic birds! Some of our unique species this year include: Belted Kingfisher, Long-tailed Duck, Pelagic Cormorant, Black-vented Shearwater, Rhinoceros Auklet and both […]
President Trump Asks SCOTUS for Expedited Hearing on Census Citizenship Question…
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to bypass normal procedures and decide quickly about the status of a 2020 citizenship question on the Census. Citing an emergency rule, Solicitor General Noel Francisco stated “the case is of such … Continue reading →
Retired Lt. Col. Danielle M. Conway Appointed Dean of Penn State Dickinson Law
Retired Lt. Col. Danielle M. Conway, current dean and law professor at the University of Maine School of Law, has been appointed dean of Pennsylvania State University’s Dickinson Law, effective July 1. Prior to joining the University of Maine in 2015, Conway served on the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of […]
UNC Admissions Lawsuit Likely Headed to Supreme Court
The federal lawsuit challenging race-conscious admissions practices at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – like a similar case involving Harvard in another federal courtroom – is likely to end up in the high court in a similarly prolonged legal battle, according to some observers.
Report: Iowa’s Community Colleges See Decrease in Total Enrollment, Increase in Minority Enrollment
According to the Annual Condition of Iowa’s Community Colleges report, the state’s community college enrollment decreased by 1.2 percent in 2018, while tuition increased. However, the community colleges still serve over half of Iowa students pursuing higher education, and have seen a record 22.4 percent increase in minority enrollment, according to The Gazette. Minority students […]
Concordia University Texas Receives Hispanic-Serving Institution Designation
Concordia University Texas, a small, liberal arts and sciences institution in Austin, is the latest school to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Cilantro and Prejudice
Cilantro is a good example for showing the stupidity of racial stereotypes. The herb, also known as coriander and Chinese parsley, is a staple in some cuisines to the surprise of diners of varying backgrounds who report it tastes like soap. It turns out that whether you like this seasoning or want to spit it out depends on your genetics — your heritage.
Marie Kondo With A Catch: The KonMari Method Of Tidying May Make You Feel Worse
Have your friends recently begun obsessively folding their t-shirts, or explaining how they have got rid of a book that no longer “brings them joy”? If so, they’ve probably been caught up in the new craze from lifestyle guru and “tidying consultant” Marie Kondo. Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and her new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, describe the “KonMari” method. This is a series of simple ways of reorganizing your home to get rid of clutter and mess. According to the author, following her method will not only lead to a cleaner, more organized... more »
US singer Chris Brown released without charge after Paris rape complaint
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The Grammy-winning singer is free to leave France while an investigation into aggravated rape and drug infractions is conducted.
Former Secretary of State John Kerry To President Trump: 'Resign'
*CNBC:* *John Kerry told an audience at Davos that President Donald Trump should resign* * John Kerry said President Donald Trump should resign while speaking on a CNBC panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. * The former secretary of State lamented that Trump "doesn't take any of this seriously" before calling for his resignation. * Trump, along with a delegation of government officials, was scheduled to travel to Davos but canceled due to the ongoing government shutdown. John Kerry had a one-word answer when asked his message for President Donald Trump: "Resig... more »
NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discusses Ongoing U.S-China Discussions and Fake News Reports…
Director of the National Economic Council Larry Kudlow responded to a fake news story the U.S. has canceled a trade meeting with China; never happened – there was no meeting scheduled. Mr. Kudlow discusses some of the granular issues within … Continue reading →
McConnell and Schumer Strike Deal For Senate Votes on Funding….
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have come to a UniParty agreement to advance two simultaneous bills to end the government shutdown. The first bill contains the Trump priority agenda; the second bill contains the … Continue reading →
Mexico Sets A New Record For Murders In 2018
Forensic workers bury unclaimed bodies in a mass grave at San Rafael cemetery in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, October 8, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez *DW:* *Mexico sets new murder record with more than 33,000 killed in 2018* Mexico saw more murders in 2018 than any other year since nationwide records began some two decades ago, according to the country's Interior Ministry. Mexico might soon get a national guard tasked with combating crime. With drug-related crimes and gang violence rife across Mexico, investigators opened 33,341 murder probes in 2018, setting a new record, accordi... more »
Left Behind: How Privatization Disenfranchises the Poor and Endangers Democracies
*Joergen Oerstroem Moeller* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Public services are dividing countries instead of uniting them. In *Democracies Are Fighting for Their Lives*, Joergen Oerstroem Moeller described how democracies are under pressure. The following article is an analysis of how he came to that conclusion. *The Privatization of Online Money* *1. Public services are dividing the nation instead of uniting it.* Public services used to serve a double purpose. The first one was to deliver electricity, water, transport, postal services, etc. These services could in princ... more »
Get Ready for North Korea's Next Summit Showdown
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] No one in Washington other than the president appears to believe there is much chance that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea intends to disarm, but the show must go on. North Korean spymaster Kim Yong-chol came to town and a summit announcement resulted. The White House tweeted that President Donald Trump “looks forward to a second summit with Chairman Kim.” The meeting is supposed to occur before the end of February. Vietnam has been suggested as a possible location. Cynicism about the planned summit is rife in Washington.... more »
The Democratic Dream in the South Caucasus
*Denis Corboy, William Courtney, Kenneth Yalowitz* *Politics, Europe* [image: A man holds an Armenian state flag during a rally held by supporters of opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan, Armenia April 25, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich] Armenia and Georgia could become models for democratic development elsewhere in the wider region. Democratic bright spots are emerging in Armenia and Georgia despite their being wedged between less-than-democratic regional powers—Iran, Russia and Turkey. Both countries seek to consolidate democratic gains and overcome poverty while managing ... more »
It Only Took Four Days For Soldiers To Wreck A JLTV That Took Four Years To Field
New JLTVs at 3ID after 72 hours. #usawtfm pic.twitter.com/jdP0PSbKeV — U.S Army WTF! Moments (@TheWTFNation) January 18, 2019 *Task & Purpose:* It Took The Army 4 Years To Field The JLTV. It Took Soldiers 4 Days To Total One It took four years for the Army to finally start fielding the much-hyped Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, and it took soldiers less than four days to destroy one. Soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart in Georgia received the first of its 500 JLTVs on Jan. 14. A few days later, a photo surfaced on U.S. Army WTF... more »
Driver may sue those responsible over botched installation of freeway sign that crushed car
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Nella Lettieri's lawyer says she is considering suing VicRoads and Transurban over the botched installation of a large sign on a Melbourne freeway, after it fell and crushed her car earlier this month.
Barty-beater Kvitova in four-way battle to become new number one
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Ash Barty celebrates her Australian Open run rather than moping after her quarter-final loss, while her conquerer Petra Kvitova enters a four-way shoot-out for the number one ranking.
Aged care provider works to better cater to institutional abuse survivors
A South Australian aged care provider launches an initiative to help staff better understand and work with institutional child abuse survivors who transition into aged care homes.
Man held over shooting fears after posting he wants to 'kill as many girls as I see'
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A man is arrested in Utah after posting on social media saying he wanted to be "the next mass shooter", on the same weekend a number of women's marches were held around the US.
No classrooms, year levels or class exams: Is this the school of the future?
Opening next week in Sydney, Lindfield Learning Village will have "waterholes", "campfires" and "caves" instead of traditional classrooms as part of its "stage not age" approach to education, in which students will learn at their own pace.
Heatwave, late wet makes for a tough start to 2019 for pastoralists in WA's north
An unusually dry start to the year has left agricultural industries across northern WA praying for rain.
ABC presenters used in fake news scam on Facebook
ABC presenters Virginia Trioli and Michael Rowland have had their names hijacked for a fake news article spruiking cryptocurrencies, which spread on Facebook and raises questions about the tech giant's safeguards.
The age of anxiety: High school stress on the rise as pressure to succeed takes a toll
High school students are now so stressed they are visiting doctors in the hope of being able to escape the pressure of a group exam, major test, or even just the everyday lessons.
'The good stuff': Man with 1,000 pills arrested after trying to sell drugs to officers, police say
A man is arrested in Melbourne after trying to sell drugs to uniformed officers from the window of his car, in which he was carrying 1,000 ecstasy tablets, police allege.
Government accused of doing 'bugger all' to shore up Australia's fuel security
A former high-ranking Air Force officer says the Federal Government is "playing a game" by using the country's low fuel reserves as an argument to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
'Damning' figures show Tasmania slow to act on child safety investigations
Data showing nearly 70 per cent of child protection investigations in Tasmania are not opened within 29 days is "damning" when the national average is 17 per cent, the State Opposition says.
'Incredibly disappointed': NSW school leavers given certificates with typos on them
NSW Education Minister Rob Stokes blames the state's education standards authority for an error that resulted in the incorrect year published at the bottom of every student's HSC certificate.
With the cage fighting ban in the rear-view mirror, the UFC may be coming back to Perth
Negotiations are underway to bring the Ultimate Fighting Championship back to Perth, with both the State Government and UFC eager to hold another event in Western Australia.
Thai police say bodies found in Mekong River were missing activists
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DNA tests show that two bodies found washed up on the shore of the Mekong River in Thailand are those of missing anti-government activists, in what are feared to be political killings.
Illegal tobacco crop grows back months after police bust
A Northern Territory farmer thought the men buying his farm were growing eggplant, but then the police came knocking.
'Incredibly terrifying': Brisbane River potentially home to thousands of bull sharks
Rumours of fishermen catching metre-long bull sharks in the Brisbane River often swirl around the city, and while the sharks have ideal conditions to thrive, population estimates vary wildly.
Darwin CBD buildings sell for $50m despite widespread economic slowdown
As Darwin residents suffer through an economic downswing, an interstate property syndicate has bought two of the city's buildings for $50 million.
Family of German tourist Monika Billen call for better outback safety measures
The heartbroken family of a woman who died while walking near Alice Springs call for tighter safety requirements to protect hikers in Central Australia.
Netflix film Roma and Marvel's Black Panther nab historic Best Picture Oscar nominations
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Netflix has earned its first Best Picture nomination for Spanish-language drama Roma in the run-up to this year's Academy Awards, with Black Panther becoming the first superhero film to earn a nod for the coveted category.
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U.S. To Proceed With Extradition In Huawei Case
*Reuters: **U.S. to formally seek extradition of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou: Globe and Mail* (Reuters) - The United States will proceed with the formal extradition from Canada of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, Canada’s ambassador to the United States told the Globe and Mail, as Beijing vowed to respond to Washington’s actions. David MacNaughton, in an interview with the Canadian newspaper published on Monday, said the United States has told Canada it will request Meng’s extradition, but he did not say when the request will be made. The deadline for filing is Jan. 30, or 60 da... more »
The Creator Writings: The Source
Beauty is not determined by outside appearances. It is determined by your thoughts, the song your heart sings, your actions toward others and your love of life.
Space Billboards are Coming to a Night Sky Near You
Can you imagine looking up in the night sky to see a McDonald’s ad floating in light amongst the stars?
Did Nancy Pelosi Say ‘Just Because Someone Is Here Illegally Doesn’t Mean They Broke Any of Our Laws’?
The statement echoed similar sentiments expressed by Kamala Harris, Chris Christie, and Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Things You Should Know About This Year’s Oscar Nominations
The Associated Press compiled interesting facts about the nominations for the 91st Academy Awards.
Kaye Ballard, Boisterous Singer and Actress, Dies at 93
Ballard made a mark in every form of show business except movies.
Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.
Trump Proposal Panned as Workers Face Another Lost Paycheck
Democrats said the legislation offers inadequate protections for "Dreamer" immigrants and Trump should reopen the government before negotiations can start.
Lawyers: Immigrant Kids’ Detention is Prolonged, Unexplained
A federal lawsuit filed last year was expanded to propose including the cases of more than 10,000 children.
France: Green Party Founder Says Europeans Must Have Fewer Children to Make Way for More Muslim Migrants
Yves Cochet, who co-founded the Green Party in France in 1984, said that benefits for native European families should be removed in order to encourage them to have fewer children so more room can be made for Muslim migrants. France’s Muslim population already stands at almost 9% - and climbing.
For the First Time Ever, Profits of all Wall Street Banks Top $100 Billion
Banking is an amazing business.It collects interest by loaning money created out of nothing, when it hits hard times it is bailed out with tax dollars, and when it is riding high, it enjoys incredible tax breaks. It loans money to governments, but it's the taxpayers who guarantee repayment and pay the interest.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ – Why the ‘Probable Carcinogen’ Glyphosate is Sprayed on Your Food Crops Right Before Harvest
*Ken Roseboro* - “It's a 'don't ask, don't tell policy' in the industry."
Sanders: Trump Is a Racist; Biden: No, We’re All Racist!
[image: sanders-trump-is-a-racist-biden-no-we-re-all-racist] In an effort to garner support from black audiences on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2020 hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden said Trump, and white society itself, is racist.
Supreme Court: Trump’s Partial Transgender Ban Stays Until Courts Settle It
[image: supreme-court-trump-s-partial-transgender-ban-stays-until-courts-settle-it] The Corporal Klingers of the U.S. military can rest easy. At least for now, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled, military men who dress like women — or vice versa — might still get that Section 8 discharge, figuratively speaking.
Real Time with Bill Maher, "New Rule: Middle Class Squeeze"- STRONG Language Alert
*STRONG Language Alert* Real Time with Bill Maher, "New Rule: Middle Class Squeeze"
"The Relentless Invasion of Our Minds"
*"The Relentless Invasion of Our Minds"* by Zen Gardner "I can’t pound away enough about this subject, and I hope you are sounding off too. People would find it hard to believe how many types of technologies are being used on human minds today. We all know we’re “steered” and “walled off” to some degree by influences around us, not the least of which is the media and the onslaught of its corporofascist disinformation and advertising arm. Deeper influences include so-called modern education and the socially engineered dumbing-down of society for decades. Just look around you for how... more »
Wright State University Faculty Strike Begins
Members of the Wright State University (WSU) Faculty Union have begun their strike, leaving their offices on the campus early Tuesday morning as a result of failed contract discussions with the university Board of Trustees. The faculty union filed a strike notice after rejecting the most recent contract offer from the WSU Board of Trustees, […]
Dr. Philomena Mantella Named President of Grand Valley State University
Dr. Philomena Mantella, currently the senior vice president and CEO of Lifelong Learning at Northeastern University, has been named the fifth president, and first female president of Grand Valley State University. Grand Valley State is the fourth largest public university in the state of Michigan, with a current enrollment of 24,677 students, according to MLive. […]
Proposal Would Allow Dept. of Higher Ed to Help Institutions in Danger
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education is contemplating implementing a proposal that would permit the Department of Higher Education to step in when private, nonprofit institutions are in danger of closing its doors or losing accreditation. The proposal, presented at a board meeting on Tuesday, seeks to address issues that occurred in several of the […]
Love Unlimited Orchestra - Love's Theme
Not feeling the writing tonight. Instead, let's go back to the old school. Enjoy!
Elon Musk wants to live on Mars, but this planetary scientist says that’s a terrible idea
https://www.businessinsider.in/Elon-Musk-wants-to-live-on-Mars-but-this-planetary-scientist-says-thats-a-terrible-idea/articleshow/61584597.cms Advertisements
Why Black Panther could actually win best picture at the #Oscars.
https://www.cnet.com/news/why-black-panther-could-be-first-superhero-movie-to-win-best-picture-at-oscars/?ftag=COS-05-10-aaa0a&linkId=62671454
#Sadhguru says There Is No Reason For Us to Whine and Crib
https://thriveglobal.in/stories/there-is-no-reason-for-us-to-whine-and-crib-sadhguru-speaks/
The secret to your success is who you marry, new study shows.
https://ideapod.com/the-secret-to-your-success-is-who-you-marry-new-study-shows/?utm_source=catalyst&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=sciencedump
Scientists may be on their way to growing human brains.
https://www.businessinsider.com/scientists-may-have-figured-out-how-to-grow-a-human-brain-2018-10?r=US&IR=T&utm_content=buffer9c292&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-ti
Scientists Claim That The Ideal Woman’s Body Exists And Here’s What It Looks Like
http://www.thinkinghumanity.com/2018/05/scientists-claim-that-the-ideal-womans-body-exists-and-heres-what-it-looks-like.html?m=1
#Tylenol Damages the Brains of Children, Research Reveals
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2018/12/27/tylenol-damages-the-brains-of-children-research-reveals/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com
Antidepressants Cause Severe Withdrawal Symptoms: Hallucinations, Mania, and Anxiety, New Study Reveals
https://realfarmacy.com/antidepressant-side-effect/
Oscar nominations 2019: Roma and The Favourite lead pack with 10 nods.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6619277/Black-Panther-gets-seven-Oscar-nominations-Lady-Gaga-battle-Glenn-Close-Cuaron-gets-four.html?ito=social-facebook
Third-largest iceberg broke off Antarctica.
https://www.businessinsider.com/third-largest-iceberg-broke-off-antarctica-trillion-ton-climate-change-global-warming-science-2017-7?IR=T
Class action lawsuit against cannabis firm Organigram will proceed to trial in Nova Scotia
A class action lawsuit targeting Canadian licensed medical marijuana grower Organigram has been approved to proceed to trial by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. The suit stems from product recalls that took place between Dec. 28, 2016, and Jan. 9, 2017, in which Organigram said banned pesticides, myclobutanil and/or bifenazate, were discovered in some of […] Class action lawsuit against cannabis firm Organigram will proceed to trial in Nova Scotia is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis firm KushCo raises $34 million to fund working capital, new technology
California-based KushCo Holdings, a diversified marijuana company specializing in packaging and other products and services, closed on a $34 million stock funding that comes on the heels of a similar direct offering last June. KushCo plans to use the latest funding much as it did its $36 million June raise – to fund working capital, growth needs and technology […] Cannabis firm KushCo raises $34 million to fund working capital, new technology is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Blocks President Trump Entry into Capitol Building – Confirms State of Union Speech Cancellation…
It looks like Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi has no intention of allowing the House chamber to be used for a State of the Union address. Speaker Pelosi has informed the House Sergeant at Arms that no executive branch … Continue reading →
Buy A Hydrogen Fuel Cell To Power Your Electric Car (You’d Probably Be Better Off With A Diesel Generator Though!)
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian What a tangled web they weave! From the Telegraph: The BMW i8 plugged in to the first ever hydrogen fuel cell EV charging station British firm AFC Energy has launched the first ever hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle charger, a system it describes as […]
The Poet: Fernando Pessoa, “Since We Do Nothing”
*“Since We Do Nothing”* “Since we do nothing in this confused world That lasts or that, lasting, is of any worth, And even what’s useful for us we lose So soon, with our own lives, Let us prefer the pleasure of the moment To an absurd concern with the future, Whose only certainty is the harm we suffer now To pay for its prosperity. Tomorrow doesn’t exist. This moment Alone is mine, and I am only who Exists in this instant, which might be the last Of the self I pretend to be.” - Fernando Pessoa
We could wreck natural world, David Attenborough tells Prince William per BBC News
The BBC report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-46957085 on their hero David Attenborough speaking at Davos: 'Sir David Attenborough has told Prince William that people have never been more "out of touch" with the natural world than they are today. In an interview with the prince at the World Economic Forum, the naturalist warned: "We can wreck it with ease, we can wreck it without even noticing." Sir David said people must care, respect and revere the natural world. Heeding his words, the prince said: "Work to save the planet is probably going to largely happen on our watch". Sir Da... more »
Yalitza Aparicio is the First Indigenous woman to be nominated for Best Actress Oscar
Yalitza Aparicio just made history with her 2019 Oscar nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role. The 25-year-old actor has sparked quite the buzz for her performance as a domestic worker during '70s Mexico City in Alfonso Cuarón's Roma. And while audiences won't know if Yalitza will take home the much-coveted Oscar until February 24, her legacy is already major: she's the first Indigenous woman to be nominated in the category in the Oscars' nearly 90-year history. Roma, which is now available to stream on Netflix, is a Mexican film based on Alfonso's childhood in Mexico City. ... more »
The Everything Bubble
The global economy right now is striding through uncharted territory, too many, it may have become old hat, the talk of doom and gloom economic collapses The post The Everything Bubble appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Did Vaccines Eradicate Polio?
One topic which is always sure to get heated on both sides is, of course, Vaccines. There is a huge amount of disinformation on either side of the argument, not least on the topic of the Polio Vaccine. The official narrative goes something like this: 1954, the Salk polio vaccine field trials, involving 1.8 million children, … The post Did Vaccines Eradicate Polio? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
PROJECT BLUE BOOK: FLATWOODS MONSTER--THE TRUE STORY Part 3
*What Regards Us As We refuse To Regard In Turn? Feel that breathing on your neck...This writer does.* * PROJECT BLUE BOOK (PBB): * * FLATWOODS MONSTER - * * THE TRUE STORY* * by Alfred Lehmberg* * PART 3* Previously: A nascent cover-up, the master map, and weird stuff getting curiouser and curiouser! ...Through the Keyhoe, then, down a rabbit hole just getting more contrarily substantive, less dreamlike the further we fall... That *is* curious! We introduce another piece of the Flatwoods personage puzzle. This will be a brother writer/researcher in the tradition of th... more »
Record private jet flights into Davos as leaders arrive for climate talk per The Guardian
'David Attenborough might have urged world leaders at Davos to take urgent action on climate change, but it appears no one was listening. As he spoke, experts predicted up to 1,500 individual private jets will fly to and from airfields serving the Swiss ski resort this week. Political and business leaders and lobbyists are opting for bigger, more expensive aircrafts, according to analysis by the Air Charter Service, which found the number of private jet flights grew by 11% last year. "There appears to be a trend towards larger aircraft, with expensive heavy jets the aircraft of choi... more »
How Minority Report Could Happen: Your Behavior Can Be Predicted By Social Media Even If You Don't Use It
You may be told that you have individual choice about whether or not social media privacy (or lack thereof) affects you; don't join social media, or delete your account. Not so, according to a new study. Big Data can essentially triangulate your behavior, by using the data of your friends. read more
It's Not Planet Nine, Planet X Or Planet 12, It's Just Gravity
After two percent of astronomers threw out one arbitrary definition of planet and replaced it with another arbitrary definition of planet, our solar system went from nine planets to eight. Pluto became instead a dwarf planet because the the International Astronomical Union said a planet must have "cleared its neighborhood" of other orbiting bodies and since Pluto did not clean out the entire Kuiper Belt full of asteroids it did not qualify. read more
Rockefeller Foundation Sued for $1 Billion for Infecting Citizens with Syphilis
United States District Judge Theodore Chuang allowed a Maryland-based court case against Johns Hopkins University, the Rockefeller Foundation and drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb to proceed over an experiment that infected hundreds of Guatemalans with syphilis, Reuters reported earlier this month. The decision was welcome news for 444 victims and relatives of victims whoa are suing over the experiment, which was aimed at testing the then-new drug penicillin for the goal of stopping the spread of sexually-transmitted diseases. The experiment was deliberately hidden until a professor... more »
Israeli Tank Strikes Gaza Killing One, Hamas Respond
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:00 P.M)- Israeli tanks opened fired upon a security outpost in Gaza, hours ago, prompting a response from Hamas. One Palestinian have been killed and two others injured, following an unprovoked tank shelling of a Hamas run outpost in Eastern Gaza. IMG_2846 Ashraf al-Qedra, spokesperson for the Gaza Health Ministry, named the murdered […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Global Inequality Explodes: 26 Ultra-Wealthy Billionaires Now Have As Much Money As The Poorest 3.8 Billion People"
*"Global Inequality Explodes: 26 Ultra-Wealthy Billionaires * *Now Have As Much Money As The Poorest 3.8 Billion People"* by Michael Snyder "If you add together all of the money owned by the poorest 3.8 billion people living on this planet, it would roughly equal the wealth controlled by the 26 wealthiest men in the world. Oxfam has just issued a brand new report on global inequality, and what they have discovered is making headlines all over the globe. The rich just keep getting richer, and meanwhile the slice of the pie owned by the poor just keeps getting smaller. Today, almost ... more »
This Map Shows Where The U.S. Military Is Combatting Terrorism
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Smithsonian:* *This Map Shows Where in the World the U.S. Military Is Combatting Terrorism* The infographic reveals for the first time that the U.S. is now operating in 40 percent of the world’s nations Less than a month after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, U.S. troops—with support from British, Canadian, French, German and Australian forces—invaded Afghanistan to fight Al Qaeda and the Taliban. More than 17 years later, the Global War on Terrorism initiated by President George W. Bush is truly global, with Americans activel... more »
Drowning under 1 million cans: The container refund depot struggling to keep up with demand
A North Queensland recycling depot stockpiles more than 1 million aluminium cans due to a surge in participation in the container refund scheme.
Trump administration cancels China trade meeting, sending Wall St tumbling
Global markets tumble after the US rejects an offer from China to hold initial trade talks this week, and concerns about slower growth in the world economy continue to weigh on sentiment.
Old guard versus next gen in Aus Open semi with Nadal to take on Tsitsipas
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Rafael Nadal reaches the semi-finals of the Australian Open and standing in his way of making the tournament decider is Roger Federer's conqueror, Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Weather scientists discover one of the world's largest hail stones
A crack team of the world's best weather scientists, including a researcher from Australia, has travelled to South America to study extreme thunderstorms, discovering one of the world's largest hailstones in the process.
Oh or zero? Expert says language stoush will likely count for nought
Read aloud your mobile phone number or say James Bond's code name and you might unleash the fury of linguistic purists who are fighting the evolution of language.
The recycling centre that will turn red-bin rubbish into resources
A new method of processing household rubbish will ensure 90 per cent of waste will be kept out of landfill.
Veteran of '67 fires nervous as Tasmanian emergency builds
Farmer Richard Bowden recalls the horror of the 1967 bushfires, including a Melton Mowbray farmer found in his tractor with his clothes burnt off, as the state braces for dangerous conditions on Friday.
How the private sector could be the answer to Australia's water woes
An environmental organisation that says the Government "can't do everything" purchases two cattle stations in outback New South Wales to protect important wetlands and try to prove agriculture and conservation can go hand-in-hand.
Could ideas from Northern Ireland and New York help keep Victorian police honest?
Fresh allegations of excessive force by Victorian police prompt legal experts to call for an overhaul of how complaints against police are handled, and end the practice of police investigating their own.
Liberals slam decision to parachute former Labor president into NSW seat
Angry Liberals are tearing up their party membership on the New South Wales south coast over the decision to parachute in former Labor president Warren Mundine to run as a local candidate.
Meet the Australian of the Year nominees for 2019
One Friday, an extraordinary Australian will receive one of our highest honours for their tireless work on behalf of others and in pursuit of change.
'Expect to be charged': Why getting angry on a plane can be particularly costly
Keeping your cool above the clouds is important — just ask those involved in a mid-air brawl which forced a plane to be diverted to Sydney this week. Here's why "air rage" can be more complicated than other crimes.
Why acting out your dreams could spell the start of brain disorders
Thrashing and flailing around while sound asleep may mean you have a sleep behaviour disorder linked to Parkinson's disease and dementias.
'Hungry' Barty driven to achieve success at majors after Australian Open showing
After her Australian Open campaign came to end in the quarter-finals, Ashleigh Barty is even more determined to achieve success at the majors in the future.
Kvitova sheds 'happy tears' as she reflects on her remarkable comeback
After breaking down in tears following her Australian Open quarter-final win, Petra Kvitova describes her joy as she continues her "second career" in the wake of a horrific home invasion just over two years ago.
Why millennials are the 'burnout' generation
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Millennials are under the dual pressure to find work in a precarious market and keep up the facade of a perfect life online. But building resilience is not the way to tackle the generation's widespread burnout, writes Rajvinder Samra.
Have you ever been told you're a fat bitch just for doing your job? I have
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Before long, we were told to increase our privacy settings and change our names on our social media profiles. All for trying to level the playing field, writes Ashleigh Streeter.
Aussies working behind the scenes score Oscar nods as Kidman, Robbie miss out
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Two Australians working behind the scenes on period comedy-drama The Favourite receive Oscar nominations for their work, but Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie are both snubbed for Hollywood's biggest prize.
Perverse Bigotry: When Politicians Use Marginalized People as Human Shields
There are few things as reprehensible as opportunists who use the pains of marginalized people to advance their own agendas. This art of appropriating the suffering of many to gain influence and clout is one that politicians have practiced for ages. However, we have entered into an era where treading on the pains of the oppressed has taken a sick twist; not only are charlatans co-opting people’s pains, they are now exploiting the downtrodden and… The post Perverse Bigotry: When Politicians Use Marginalized People as Human Shields appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Pete Buttigieg Seems Nice
On Sunday, writing for the *Washington Post*, Bob Moser profiled a candidate who's not really a candidate, South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, asking, Could Pete Buttigieg Become the First Millennial President?. Moser could have asked-- as Frank Bruni once did, enthusiastically-- if he could be the first gay president. The Constitution stipulates you have to be at least 35 to serve as president. Pete turned 37 on Saturday. He became mayor of South Bend, Indiana at 29. His name is difficult to pronounce. It's *BOO'-tah-juhj * but you probably won't need to remember it... at l... more »
3 Steps to a Successful Second Trump-Kim Summit
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump walks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore in this picture released on June 12, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PIC] Washington and Pyongyang must empower their diplomats to hash out the details. It’s official: after a ninety-minute meeting in the Oval Office last Friday between North Korean Vice Chairman Kim Yong-chol and President Donald Trump, followed by a lunch with Secretary of State Mike Po... more »
IR Theory After Trump: A First Image Renaissance? Part II
This is the second of two guest posts ]by Eric Parajon, Richard Jordan, and Marcus Holmes. The first can be found here. In our last post, we explored recent TRIP survey data illustrating that International Relations scholars overwhelming President Donald J. Trump for a perceived decline in America’s international respect. We also detailed how this […]
Israeli Strikes/ ISIS Bombings "Tactical Changes" In the MENA Remake
*Coming hot on the heels of the second "ISIS suicide bombing" right where Usreael's Kurds are in Syria.. NOT A COINCIDENCE-*-- *We have more news about Israeli airstrikes and an explosion in Latakia.* *Do you all recall in the previous post dated January 12/2019- I expressed, plainly, that the tactics had shifted and The Next Phase of the MENA Remake has Likely Begun.* *Hell that was even the title of the post. Quoting below, your's truly stated..* *Only the means/method or way to achieve the goal is changing.* *NOTHING MORE. That tells me the regional remake is still on. * *And mo... more »
Remember Bowling Green!
(By Cyril Blubberpuss, Conservative-American) (To: letters@theatlantic.com) *H*uzzah, hear hear and other archaic exclamations of joy! It's about time *someone* got this narrative correct and assigned blame on the other side! Three cheers for the *Atlantic* and for Ian Bogost for his blast of fresh air regarding the hideous mistreatment of white Catholic schoolboys at the hands of bloodthirsty Indians and black Hebrews! It is not the first time history had been made on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Martin Luther King in 1963 showed his gratitude to the man who freed his pe... more »
German Chancellor Merkel Boasts That Germany And France Have Taken The First Steps Towards 'A European Army'
*Daily Mail:* *Merkel boasts Germany and France have taken the first steps towards 'a European ARMY' after signing friendship treaty with Macron* * Franco-German friendship pact signed in western German city of Aachen today * Angela Merkel said it was a step towards creation of a future joint European army * The German Chancellor also warned against rising nationalism across Europe Angela Merkel has hailed a new Franco-German friendship treaty as being a step towards the creation of a future joint European army. The German Chancellor said the pact, inked in the ancient western Germ... more »
The Constitutional Crisis Already at the Border
In recent weeks, the prospect that President Trump might declare a national emergency in order to fund the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border has triggered new concerns regarding his administration’s commitment to the rule of law. Some commentators have even suggested that the president’s invocation of new, unprecedented emergency authorities could amount to a constitutional crisis. But for all the valid concerns such actions might raise, the discussion surrounding it risks overshadowing serious constitutional questions already raised by his administration’s actio... more »
FDA food investigations running at less than 50 percent of normal
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has “more than 200 food investigators” on the job “not counting support staff and supervisors” out of about 550 total professionals “when the agency is fully operational, according to Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. In a “tweet” Monday, the FDA Commissioner said he was responding to questions about staffing levels for... Continue Reading
Neocon Chameleons Return As Progressives
The decline and closure of the neocon flagship journal, The Weekly Standard, did not slow the neocons at all. They are back with a new publication funded by a left-wing billionaire, but preaching from the same neocon playbook. Why do neocons continue to change their stripes, from Trotskyites in the 1930's, to Reagan conservatives, to Hillary-ite liberals?
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