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Roger Stone Discusses His Political Indictment With Tucker Carlson….
Regardless of any opinion of Roger Stone, the reality of what took place today showed the full weaponization and intent of the Robert Mueller probe. A completely unnecessary, and profoundly aggressive, pre-dawn Bin-Laden raid with dozens of heavily armed FBI … Continue reading →
Is Europe 'Coming Apart Before Our Eyes'?
A view of the Place de la Republique as protesters wearing yellow vests gather during a national day of protest by the "yellow vests" movement in Paris, France, December 8, 2018. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe *The Guardian:* *Europe 'coming apart before our eyes', say 30 top intellectuals* *Group of historians and writers publish manifesto warning against rise of populism.* Liberal values in Europe face a challenge “not seen since the 1930s”, leading intellectuals from 21 countries have said, as the UK lurches towards Brexit and nationalists look set to make sweeping gains in EU parliame... more »
This Was the Moment Japan's Imperial Navy Died
*Warfare History Network, Christopher Miskimon* *Security, Asia* [image: By Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. http://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nara-series/80-g/80-G-320000/80-G-325952.html, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org] The naval combat that raged around the Philippines invasion was preceded by a game of reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and planning. The Japanese superbattleship Musashi was steaming east along with a fleet of other battleships, cruisers, and destro... more »
The Ultimate Weapon of War No One Is Talking About
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: By Julian Herzog, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26893410] Given their low radar, visual, and thermal signatures, loitering munitions are very hard to track and kill. Success on a future battlefield may very well be determined by which side can use loitering munitions to the greatest effect. In August 2018, suicide attack drones grabbed headlines when used in an assassination attempt against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Similar drones were used by ISIS in Iraq and Syria to attack coalition and regime forces. ... more »
Doomsday Is Only 2 Minutes Away
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * [image: By Pfc. Brian Bekkala - https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1472026, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39324732] Human civilization can still save itself before a combination of unregulated state-to-state competition, poor leadership, miscalculation, warming temperatures, food scarcity, desires for hegemony, or any of the other frailties of the human race contribute to a global apocalypse. But it won’t occur by the forces of nature. The scientists, physicists, and nuclear experts at the esteemed and internationall... more »
Freezing cold and snow ravage northwestern Tunisia
Dozens of roads closed due to snowfall. 25 Jan. 2019 — Freezing cold ravaged 24 provinces of Tunisia in the last two days with 31 roads blocked by snowfall and rains, the National Guard spokesman said on Friday. In the northwest of the country, dozens of roads were closed, said Houssem Jbabli. Heavy snowfall interrupted ... Read moreFreezing cold and snow ravage northwestern Tunisia The post Freezing cold and snow ravage northwestern Tunisia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Heavy Snowfall in North Algeria
Air Algerie suspended a number of flights due to the heavy snowfall, Radio Algerie reported. A winter storm sweeping Algeria brought snow to several areas of the country on January 24, according to local news reports. See video showing snow blanketing the northern city of El Ouricia. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/heavy-snowfall-covers-town-in-north-algeria/video/1b8c43547f3d984e1e8e7a7a347e7698 Thanks to Argiris Diamantis for this link The post Heavy Snowfall in North Algeria appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record snowfall in Pakistan
25 Jan 2019- Record snowfall in Gilgit-Baltistan continued on Thursday, bring daily life to a standstill. The region has been cut off from other parts of the country as Karakoram Highway and other roads have been blocked due to snowfall and landslides. Officials said that higher parts of 10 districts received more than 12 inches ... Read moreRecord snowfall in Pakistan The post Record snowfall in Pakistan appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Weather agency warns of heavy snowfall across Japan
Asks people to be aware of icy roads and disruption of public transportation. 25 Jan 2019 – Heavy snowfall is expected across Japan over the weekend. This includes many regions on the Sea of Japan coast as well as some mountainous areas on the Pacific side. The Meteorological Agency said that with strong cold air masses ... Read moreWeather agency warns of heavy snowfall across Japan The post Weather agency warns of heavy snowfall across Japan appeared first on Ice Age Now.
What the Shutdown Says about US
I knew the shutdown was coming to a close as soon as I flipped on the news and heard stories about massive delays at airports around the country. After more than a month of paralysis, I realized that the impasse between Democrats and Trump was about to get resolved faster than you can say Wall Street and tweeted this morning that the government would reopen within 48 hours. Trust me, it’s not because I have… The post What the Shutdown Says about US appeared first on The Ghion Journal .
Trump Betrays MAGA Over Venezuela
[image: undefined] The US backed a coup in Venezuela that has failed. And President Trump was the architect of it. This is a farce surrounding an intrigue contained within a tragedy. What has happened in Venezuela is tragic. Nicolas Maduro is a comical figure straight out of central casting for a South American leader of a junta. But it has been the US’s designs on Venezuela’s oil and gas reserves (the largest proven in the world as of 2017) that is the real story behind this week’s events. For anyone still harboring doubts as to who Trump truly is Venezuela should end them. Trump... more »
Ocasio-Cortez Leads Toward Disaster
[image: ocasio-cortez-leads-toward-disaster] Beyond her many economic goals, the newest star of the Democratic Party wants to abolish private ownership of weapons and do away with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
Trump announces deal ending longest-ever government shutdown
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Roger Stone Pleads “Not Guilty”, Vows Not To Testfiy Against President Trump
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How the Hillary Clinton machine flooded the FBI with Trump-Russia dirt … until agents bit
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France’s Protests: Why It’s Different This Time
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Saudi Arabia’s Dangerous Geopolitical Game
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Trump Betrays MAGA Over Venezuela
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Tripwire – Chairman Adam Schiff Sends HPSCI Witness Transcripts to Robert Mueller, Does Not Release Publicly…
This is a key tell and completely irreconcilable by those who work for Epoch Times news organization who continually claim that Rod Rosenstein and Robert Mueller are working earnestly toward the cause of justice. Last September 2018, HPSCI Republican Chairman … Continue reading →
Father of baby born to 12yo girl in Perth also a child, police believe
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West Australian police reveal they believe the person who fathered a baby born to a 12-year-old girl in Perth earlier this month is also a child.
Change the date or abolish it: Australia Day protesters
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Thousands gather around the country, marking what they see as "Invasion Day" or "Survival Day" and calling for a change to the way Australia celebrates its national holiday.
Live: Cummins rips through Sri Lankan top order at the Gabba
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Australia can secure a victory by more than an innings if its bowlers take nine wickets in good time on day three, with Cummins on fire. Can the tourists dig in and avoid a demoralising defeat at the Gabba? Follow all the action in our live blog.
United Nations launches investigation into Saudi journalist Khashoggi's murder
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The United Nations' human rights office will send international experts to Turkey to conduct an inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Top 5 Dumbest Arguments Defending Trump’s Venezuela Interventionism
Ever since the Trump administration announced that it was no longer recognizing the legitimacy of the elected government of Venezuela I’ve been arguing with people on social media about this president’s brazen coup attempt in that country. The people arguing with me in favor of […]
Fossil Fuels Feed the World…in More Ways than One
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Climate Models Cover Up
Making Climate Models Look Good Clive Best dove into climate models temperature projections and discovered how the data can be manipulated to make model projections look closer to measurements than they really are. His first post was A comparison of CMIP5 Climate Models with HadCRUT4.6 January 21, 2019. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Overview: […]
Hundreds still missing after fatal dam rupture at Brazilian mine
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Emergency crews are still working to find 200 workers who could be trapped in sludge after a dam burst at a Brazilian iron ore mine, killing seven people and inundating a nearby community with liquid waste.
'An overwhelming experience': Outstanding Territorians pick up Australia Day awards
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Two Indigenous elders, a former Northern Territory chief minister, and a Darwin businesswoman are among six Territorians recognised in this year's Australia Day honours list.
Recalling Tune from ‘The Office,’ Man Helps Save a Life
On the show Steve Carell's character does CPR to the tune of the Bee Gees' song "Stayin' Alive." The song has the correct tempo for chest compressions.
Standing Ovation for Michael Jackson Accusers at Sundance
Wade Robson, who says Jackson abused him from ages 7 to 14, and James Safechuck came forward as adults with their abuse allegations after Jackson's death in 2009.
Family-Unit Apprehensions Surge; Sick Aliens Use Nearly 20,000 Hours of Agency Time
[image: data-family-unit-apprehensions-surge-sick-aliens-use-nearly-20-000-hours-of-agency-time] New data from Customs and Border Patrol details the terrifying size of the never-ending tsunami of illegal aliens that is crashing against the southern border of the United States.
Speaker Pelosi and Chuck Schumer: “We Hope Donald Trump Learned his Lesson”…
Taking a victory lap around the White House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer hold a press conference after President Trump agreed to temporarily re-open government (three weeks), without any funding or promises toward a southern border … Continue reading →
President Trump Speech Announcing Deal to Re-Open Government Without Border Security Funding…
Here’s the remarks from earlier today when President Trump agreed to open government with a short-term continuing resolution that does not permit construction of the Southern border wall. [NOTE: since this speech, the Senate and House quickly (less than 4 … Continue reading →
Tonight's Movie Is 'Flight ToTangier'
*WNU Editor:* Flight to Tangier is a 1953 film noir action film, directed by Charles Marquis Warren.
Russia, China, India and Iran: The Magic Quadrant That is Changing the World
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Maduro Urges Supporters To Hit Streets As Russian “Security Contractors” Arrive In Venezuela
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Venezuela Is Not Trump’s ‘First’ Intervention
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Venezuela and Trump’s Anti-Restraint Foreign Policy
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The Republican Party's Recipe For Disaster
*by Noah* For decades now, Republicans have campaigned on their hate for government and gullible, foolish, and willfully ignorant voters have supported them by voting against their own best interests time and time again. Now, the chickens have come home to roost like a bloody scene from *The Birds* by Alfred Hitchcock. Despite any laughable claims about giving a damn, under Trump their wet dreams are coming true as they rub their hands in a frenzied state of sociopathic glee. *•* Air traffic controllers are calling in sick or getting dangerously fatigued by having to get a secon... more »
GUILTY: Being White & Wearing a MAGA Hat in Public
Jon Miller Published on Jan 21, 2019 It didn’t matter who instigated the incident between the Covington Catholic high schoolers and the Indian drummer, because the MSM had a narrative to push. They had NO interest in finding out the truth or getting the students’ perspective. Instead, they were more focused demonizing Trump supporters based on […]
‘Defying American Values’: Ron Paul on Venezuela Crisis
RT Published on Jan 25, 2019 The Venezuelan President said he is ready for dialogue with the opposition – but is refusing to stand down. Maduro announced he was severing diplomatic ties with Washington, after the Trump administration backed opposition leader Juan Guaido, as interim president. end
MAGA Hat, aka ‘New KKK Hood’, Becomes Trigger for Hate & Bullying
RT Published on Jan 25, 2019 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9mzf As footage of the standoff between teenagers and a Native American once again polarized the US, several commentators and celebrities compared the Trump supporters’ red hat to the KKK hood, and thus, to the roots of all evil. end
Lack of Evidence Fails to Stop Media’s Crusade Against Trump
RT Published on Jan 24, 2019 Lawyers of #Trump‘s former campaign chief say not enough evidence has been provided, to show that Paul #Manafort lied about his links to Russia. Manafort’s case is a part of Robert #Mueller‘s investigation into possible collusion with Russia, and meddling in the American presidential elections in 2016. end
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Two Degrees of Separation
Watching the Trump administration dissolve in real time on social media today was like watching that creepy snowman built by your psycho neighbor across the street lean and collapse with the first thaw. First, we were treated to the news this morning of the indictment and arrest of Roger Stone in Fort Lauderdale today. The self-described Republican dirty trickster "was charged with seven criminal counts including obstruction of an official proceeding, witness tampering and making false statements." Regarding witness tampering, Stone had threatened radio personality Randy C... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 25, 2019
*Uta Thofern, DW*: *Venezuela at a crossroads* With broad international support, opposition leader Juan Guaido, has declared himself president. How this risky undertaking will end is completely unknown, writes DW's Uta Thofern. In the world's poorest rich country, anything is now possible. A second fall of the Berlin Wall. Another "Arab spring" with all the familiar consequences. A bloodbath. Or the audacious young speaker of parliament Juan Guaido's arrest, an end to the demonstrations and a relapse into the distressing resignation of recent months. *Read more *.... *Commentari... more »
Johns Hopkins University Purchases Newseum Building in D.C.
In an effort to consolidate the university’s operations in Washington, D.C., Johns Hopkins University has announced it plans to purchase the Newseum building, located on Pennsylvania Avenue. The university will purchase the building from the Freedom Forum for $372.5 million, pending approval. Johns Hopkins will renovate the building, including creating office and classroom space for […]
Green Mountain Finalizes Paul Smith’s College Transfer Agreement
Green Mountain College has finalized a transfer agreement with Paul Smith’s College after recently announcing it will close its doors when the spring 2019 semester ends. The transfer agreement will establish an easy transfer pathway for Green Mountain students after the college closes. Under the agreement, students who apply to Paul Smith’s for the 2019-20 […]
Congress Gives CBD Oil Green Light but FDA Still Has Stop Sign Up
While Congress gives CBD the green light, FDA still has its stop sign up. For a while now, we’ve been telling you about the threats to cheap CBD oil. One of those threats has been that the DEA includes hemp and CBD in the definition of marijuana, which is a Schedule 1 drug—that is, it has no recognized medical benefit. This was plainly inaccurate, and Congress has rectified the error: the Farm Bill removes “hemp” from the definition of marijuana. While there are still some challenges and uncertainty, this is an important step towards ensuring consumer access to affordable CBD oil. ... more »
Visualizing The Arctic Meltdown
Ten years ago, President Obama’s science advisor predicted ice-free winters in the Arctic. Let’s see how his forecast is doing. …if you lose the summer sea ice, there are phenomena that could lead you not so very long thereafter to … Continue reading →
Elderly fisherman's body found off Geraldton coast
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The body of a 78-year-old fisherman is found off Western Australia's Mid West coast is found just hours after a search for him was launched.
Sister of Socceroos star Awer Mabil killed in car crash
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The teenage sister of Socceroos rising star Awer Mabil is killed in a road crash overnight, with a teenage driver who was allegedly disqualified now facing charges.
Man accused of murdering cheerleader remanded in custody
Jayden Moorea appears in court charged with the murder of his ex-girlfriend Breeana Robinson, who fell to her death from the 11th storey of a luxury Gold Coast apartment in 2013.
Scullion to join fellow ministers Keenan and O'Dwyer in quitting politics
Prime Minister Scott Morrison rejects suggestions the three ministers have abandoned a sinking ship in an election year after Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion joins Human Services Minister Michael Keenan and Jobs Minister Kelly O'Dwyer in announcing he will retire from politics.
Greece approves Macedonia's name change
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Greece's Parliament ratifies a landmark accord that changes the name of neighbouring Macedonia, ending a decades-old dispute and opening the way for the ex-Yugoslav republic to join the European Union and NATO.
Toxicologist disputes social media post on 'bunspice essence'
A Facebook post shared thousands of times warns of the dangers of "bunspice essence" used in hot cross buns, but an Adelaide toxicologist says hot cross buns are "incredibly safe" for consumption.
Missing players cost Socceroos dearly in Asian Cup exit
The Socceroos' departure at the quarter-finals stage of the Asian Cup is a massive disappointment, but once key players return from injury, Graham Arnold's side can rise again, writes Simon Smale.
The spirit of Matthew Flinders lives on in more than 100 Australian sites
Whether it be in mountain ranges, islands, rivers, streets or even schools, it is hard to find a place in Australia where the name Flinders does not appear in some shape or form.
Did Jim Thorpe Wear Mismatched Shoes at the 1912 Olympics?
The "world's greatest athlete" may not have always had the world's greatest kicks.
Trump’s Retreat: Shutdown Ends Without Wall Money, For Now
Trump still made the case for a border wall and maintained he might again shut down the government over it.
With Voodoo Dolls and Cookies, Saints Fans Protest Missed Call
A New Orleans bakery is turning out thousands of cookies with a picture of a referee with a circle and slash mark across it in red icing.
Is a ‘Lesbian Couple’ Preparing to Transition Their Son Into a Daughter?
Words and context matter when it comes to discussing marginalized groups.
Memos: Facebook Allowed ‘Friendly Fraud’ to Profit from Kids
Documents show Facebook considered measures to reduce chances of kids running up charges on parents’ credit cards without their knowledge. But the company didn’t adopt them for fear of undercutting revenue growth.
Did U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Say Abortion Is ‘No Different’ Than Removing Tonsils?
Right-leaning Facebook pages and websites twisted something the Massachusetts Democrat wrote in July 2018.
Chile: Fundación Equidad alerta que el TPP-11 afectará el ingreso de genéricos al país y pide discusión en la Comisión de Salud
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25-Jan-2019 Luego de que el polémico Tratado Integral y Progresista de Asociación Transpacífico, más conocido como TPP-11, fuese aprobado este miércoles en la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores, la Fundación Equidad Chile emplazó a los diputados de la Comisión de Salud que lo analicen antes de que pase a votación en sala.
Mincetur: en abril se iniciarán reuniones para optimizar TLC entre Perú y China
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25-Jan-2019 El TLC entre Perú y China entró en vigencia el 01 de marzo de 2010, el titular del Mincetur aseguró que de enero a noviembre del 2018, el comercio bilateral creció 15%, superando los US$ 20.000 millones.
What Is Trump’s Motivation Behind the Recognition of Guaido as Venezuelan President?
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Trump Recognition of Rival Venezuelan Government Will Set Off a Diplomatic Avalanche
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‘They are taking us for a ride’: Italian PM slams France & Germany’s ‘hypocritical’ role in EU
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World News Briefs -- January 25, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*CNN: **Venezuela may 'spiral out of control' with at least 20 dead in protests, UN says* As two declared presidents vie for power in Venezuela, a UN human rights official says at least 20 people have died in protest-related violence this week in the Latin American country, sparking her concern that the situation there "may rapidly spiral out of control." The 20 people allegedly were shot to death by security forces or members of pro-government armed groups during demonstrations Tuesday and Wednesday, UN human rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet said Friday, citing "credib... more »
Harris-Perry Draws Support in Beef with Wake Forest
The relationship between Wake Forest University and prominent Black political science professor Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, which appeared strained following remarks she made at a public Dr. Martin Luther King commemoration, appears to be deteriorating even as colleagues come to the academic's defense.
Partnership Seeks to Help Faculty, Staff Weave Career Education into ‘Fabric of the Campus’
A new collaboration between the Career Leadership Collective and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) will expand higher education faculty and career counselors’ capacity to successfully integrate career education and preparation into the essence of a student’s entire learning experience.
Post-Bail Roger Stone Press Conference and Full Resistance Theatrics…
I post this presser by Roger Stone not to highlight Stone’s position (which is valid), but rather to highlight the background that few are paying attention to; and fewer still are accepting. Here’s the presser: . Notice the circus environment, … Continue reading →
Things can only get worse (allegedly)
Catching up (and panting heavily), I see that the BBC received a walloping for another of their 'No Deal' tales: Former Tory MP Stewart Jackson tweeted: More BBC bias. This time deliberately untrue scaremongering. Labour MP Kate Hoey tweeted: I am beginning to wonder why I pay my licence fee when @BBCNews constantly gets it so wrong - surely not biased against us Leaving the EU!!! As the fairest blog about BBC bias in the known universe and beyond (h/t Professor Brian Cox), I read, took on board and then gave the Stateroom to a reply to Kate saying that the BBC News website *had*... more »
Alan Dershowitz Responds to the Roger Stone Indictment…
Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz responds to the Roger Stone indictment. This is worth watching. The key point to remember is nothing is happening in a vacuum. This is a political case utilizing the structure of the legal system. If … Continue reading →
MMT is wrong
I have a new piece in The Hill, discussing the increasingly popular “Modern Monetary Theory”: The basic problem is that MMT proponents mix up the roles of fiscal and monetary policy. They argue that monetary policy should play a supporting role, holding down interest rates to reduce the cost of public borrowing. Meanwhile, the thinking […] The post MMT is wrong appeared first on Econlib.
A Rare Exception
“More Americans believe in global warming–but they won’t pay much to fix it.” So reads the headline of an article by James Rainey on NBC News’s web site. Read the piece and see if you agree with me that that is the most important part of the article. Why? The line underneath the title […] The post A Rare Exception appeared first on Econlib.
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Serenity”
Liquid Mind, “Serenity” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOq4qmtVVIM
"A Look to the Heavens"
"What's happening in the Statue of Liberty nebula? Bright stars and interesting molecules are forming and being liberated. The complex nebula resides in the star forming region called RCW 57. This image showcases dense knots of dark interstellar dust, bright stars that have formed in the past few million years, fields of glowing hydrogen gas ionized by these stars, and great loops of gas expelled by dying stars. *Click image for larger size.* A detailed study of NGC 3576, also known as NGC 3582 and NGC 3584, uncovered at least 33 massive stars in the end stages of formation, and the ... more »
Israeli Forces Brutally Murder Three Palestinians
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (10:40 P.M)- Israeli regime forces killed three Palestinians today, during demonstrations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Three Palestinians have been confirmed dead today, one in the West Bank and two in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Ministry of Health also reported that 22 others had been injured during the demonstrations, this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Large group of would-be ISIS suicide bombers surrender themselves in easern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – A large group of would-be Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) suicide bombers allegedly surrendered themselves to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in eastern Syria this evening, the Hawar News Agency (ANHA) reported. “A group of IS mercenaries among them a number of the elements of ‘the immersed’ gave themselves up to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chet Raymo, "Like Rubies Ringed With Gold"
*"Like Rubies Ringed With Gold"* by Chet Raymo "Here's a Hubble Space Telescope composite photograph of two colliding galaxies in the constellation Corvus. Each of the three books of Dante's "Divine Comedy" ends with the same words: "the stars." The Inferno concludes with distant stars glimpsed through the narrow exit of hell. "We emerged," says the poet, "and saw the stars." The poet's journey through Purgatory ends on Earth's highest mountain, with the heavens seemingly not so far away. He is "ready to ascend to the stars." Finally, Dante looks down upon the stars from above, fro... more »
The Poet: David Whyte, "In the Beginning"
*"In the Beginning"* *․ * "Sometimes simplicity rises like a blossom of fire from the white silk of your own skin. You were there in the beginning you heard the story, you heard the merciless and tender words telling you where you had to go. Exile is never easy and the journey itself leaves a bitter taste. But then, when you heard that voice, you had to go. You couldn't sit by the fire, you couldn't live so close to the live flame of that compassion you had to go out in the world and make it your own so you could come back with that flame in your voice, saying listen... this warmth, this u... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot 1/24/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap-Up 1/24/19”* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Owners of Colorado marijuana retailer Sweet Leaf sentenced to prison in landmark case
The three owners of the shuttered Sweet Leaf dispensary chain and cannabis grower in Colorado were each sentenced to one year in prison Friday for their roles in an illegal, multimillion-dollar sales scheme in what Denver officials called the first local prosecution of a legal marijuana enterprise in the United States. Matthew Aiken, Christian Johnson and […] Owners of Colorado marijuana retailer Sweet Leaf sentenced to prison in landmark case is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Maine’s recreational cannabis timeline in flux after consulting firm let go
Maine’s timeline for launching sales of adult-use marijuana is uncertain now that the state has withdrawn from a contract with BOTEC, a Los Angeles consulting firm hired to help craft the program’s rules. The renewed uncertainty poses yet more logistical and financial hurdles for marijuana entrepreneurs wanting to capitalize on legalization in the state. Maine […] Maine’s recreational cannabis timeline in flux after consulting firm let go is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Davos report: Europe could be world’s largest medical marijuana market in 5 years
Europe’s three largest medical cannabis markets could double in size in 2019, making this a “transformative” year for the European market, according to a new report by United Kingdom-based analytics firm Prohibition Partners, launched alongside the Davos World Economic Forum. The European cannabis market’s value skyrocketed last year, with 500 million euros ($560 million) already invested […] Davos report: Europe could be world’s largest medical marijuana market in 5 years is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Venezuelan Regime Denied In Its Bid To Pull $1.2 Billion Worth Of Gold Out Of The Bank of England
Nicolas Maduro’s embattled Venezuelan regime was denied in its bid to pull $1.2 billion worth of gold out of the Bank of England https://t.co/4LIvc8M8wl — Bloomberg Markets (@markets) January 25, 2019 *WNU Editor:* The U.K. government does not regard the Maduro regime as the legitimate government of Venezuela .... hence the reason that they are using to not ship this gold. With the crisis now truly getting out of control in Venezuela, I expect the Venezuelan government under Maduro to now be doing everything in their power to grab whatever monies and assets that they have around ... more »
"Television Is The Most Dangerous Addictive Drug In Society"
*"Television Is The Most Dangerous Addictive Drug In Society"* by WakingTimes "People have become so totally obsessed with their own beliefs, opinions and biases that their behavior is going completely unexamined. Their reactions to the latest news item are automatic and predictable. The late iconoclast Terence McKenna pointed out that obsessive and unexamined behavior in pursuit of familiar stimulus (such as what we see with each moment of media outrage) is what drug addiction is about. McKenna went a step further to say that television was the greatest drug ever introduced into so... more »
Local Liberal powerbroker quits amid conflict of interest claims over developer job
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The former mayor of a council in Sydney's north quits a key position in the local Liberal Party over claims his new job with a developer poses a conflict of interest.
Brisbane usually gets a drenching about now, so where's the rain?
No drought has been declared and the dams are still at 73.4 per cent but south-east Queensland's usually wet summer has yet to eventuate. What's happening?
Victoria's power supply buckled under extreme heat. What went wrong?
What caused more than 200,000 Victorians to lose power on Friday, and do we need to get used to rolling brownouts?
How the Territory's croc harvesting model can help poor communities — just like trophy hunting
The problem with global conservation efforts, according to one expert, is its disregard for the world's poorest people. But some think a strategy at large in the Northern Territory could boost both environmental goals and livelihoods.
Australia rues the runs that got away as the long wait for a ton goes on
On a second day in Brisbane tailor made for batting and batting and batting, Australia somehow conspired to keep its long century drought alive, turning a day of opportunity into yet another of frustration.
'The best fresh air in the world': What our newest citizens love most about Australia
These new Australian citizens say our country's rare natural beauty, food and friendly people made them want to stay forever.
What you can grow to help wildlife thrive in the suburbs
If you're looking at your garden this weekend and wondering what to do, consider planting a garden that helps keep native animals nearby.
Darwin woman narrowly avoids 'shock therapy' without consent
A woman in Darwin is nearly forced to undergo up to 12 sessions of electro-convulsive therapy, after a tribunal authorises her doctor's decision without her consent.
Geeveston residents staying put as Tasmanian bushfire risk still looms
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An emergency bushfire warning is still current for the Tasmanian town of Geeveston, but some residents are staying put, as dozens of blazes continue to rage across the state.
Donald Trump signs deal to temporarily end shutdown
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The US President signs a bill to open the government for three weeks, while negotiations continue on funding for the US-Mexico border — the issue that caused the initial impasse.
'Something wasn't right': Black Saturday's lasting effects on young students
A study finds primary school students in hard-hit bushfire areas are "dropping behind" their peers, with parents and principals telling researchers they feel vindicated by the findings.
Emergency doctor who treated Port Arthur victims among Tasmanian Australia Day honourees
A doctor who has dedicated more than 40 years to emergency medicine, a sculpture who once labelled John Howard "aesthetically bankrupt" and a physiotherapist who volunteers in the Pacific are among the Tasmanians recognised in this year's Australia Day honours list.
Trump ally Roger Stone charged with offences including witness tampering
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Roger Stone, a longtime ally of US President Donald Trump who advised his 2016 presidential campaign, is arrested and charged with seven counts, according to a grand jury indictment made public by US Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office.
Pentagon Says Its $180 Billion Missile Defense System Can Defend The U.S. From A Limited North Korean Or Iranian Missile Attack
Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. Photographer: Ralph Scott/U.S. Army *Bloomberg:* *Pentagon Says Its $180 Billion Missile Defense System Has Improved* * Report cites capability against ‘small number’ of missiles * But ‘Ferraris of decoys’ aren’t needed to fool system: analyst The Pentagon continues to make progress in showing that its $180 billion network of ground- and sea-based missile interceptors, sensors and communications links could defend the U.S. from a limited North Korean or Iranian attack, according to the military’s testing office. The system... more »
The U.S. Air Force Is Cannibalizing An F-22 Squadron
F-22 Raptors line up with F-15 fighters on the Anderson Flightline. Photo from Flickr. *David Axe, National Interest:* *The U.S. Air Force Cannibalized an F-22 Raptor Squadron* *It's better to have fewer but larger flying units.* There was a silver lining in the hurricane that devastated Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida's panhandle region in October 2018. The storm forced the U.S. Air Force to redeploy Tyndall's resident squadrons of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters -- and gave the flying branch the chance to boost the size of other F-22 units, making them more efficient. In that sen... more »
My supernatural powers
The supernatural means by which I cause harm or destruction (I think I mentioned them in my previous) are manifesting indirectly, via the pen of Rod Liddle. Once again Rod has written a piece after my own heart. Following his preamble about Diane Abbott, which I must have accidentally transmitted to him brain-to-brain during the fallout from last week’s Question Time, he dived (dove(?)) straight in with a litany of stuff about Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad. It’s obvious that I transmitted this to Rod Liddle in the form of demonic telepathic messages, or why else woul... more »
SO I GUESS MUELLER GOT THE GOVERNMENT REOPENED
I'm not the kind of person who concludes that every outrageous Donald Trump word or deed is an attempt to distract us from bad news. I'm skeptical of this theory because even in the rare moments when there hasn't been a recent wave of bad press for him, Trump does and says horrible, offensive things. Doing and saying horrible, offensive things is his way of life. It isn't all intended as a news-cycle smokescreen -- Trump just likes being a dick. Being a dick is what he does. But when there's really bad news for him in the Russia investigation -- arrests, indictments, law enforcement... more »
Cheering for Death by Pro-Choice legislators—scene from Hell
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Roger Stone Indictment (full pdf)…
Here’s the Roger Stone indictment (full pdf below) – (link to indictment). Stone has been indicted on seven counts in connection with Rod Rosenstein and Robert Mueller’s investigation. The charges include obstruction of an official proceeding, witness tampering and five … Continue reading →
Is Larry Hogan Presidential Timber?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Presidency Domestic Politics, United States* What are his prospects for the Oval Office? Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is not content with having won reelection. He is now flirting with a potential run for president in the Republican primary in 2020. Neoconservatives, who have been searching far and wide for a plausible candidate, are ecstatic. Last week, *New York Times *columnist Bret Stephens touted Hogan’s chances, declaring that he “is one of the few who can offer a serious and meaningful alternative to the corroded conservatism we have in Washington today... more »
In 2031, the Navy's New 'Stealth' Nuclear Missile Submarine Will Set Sail
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The US Navy is planning its first strategic patrol of the emerging nuclear-armed Columbia-class ballistic missile sub. The US Navy is planning its first strategic patrol of the emerging nuclear-armed Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine in 2031 -- launching a new generation of technically advanced submarines intended to quietly patrol the undersea domain to ensure second-strike ability should the US be hit with a catastrophic nuclear attack. As of last Summer, the Navy had issued at least one-fourth of the designs and made major advances in work ... more »
Longtime Trump Associate Roger Stone Arrested
*Curt Mills* *Domestic Politics, United States* Innocent or guilty, Friday’s announcement from the special counsel seemed a long time coming. Roger Stone was arrested and indicted Friday morning. Stone surrendered to FBI agents before dawn at his South Florida home. His apartment in Harlem, New York City, was also searched and evidence seized. The raid and arrest was part of the ongoing Robert S. Mueller III special investigation into the 2016 presidential campaign. Stone was charged with seven counts that include obstruction of an official proceeding and witness tampering. Sto... more »
Google slammed for GDPR violation by the European Union
Google slammed for GDPR violation by the European Union Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times Google becomes the first victim of GDPR On Friday, May 25, 2018, customers of tech-based companies received loads of email, notifying them that their service providers would be updating their Privacy Policy. Indeed, these companies were reacting to the deadline […]
Trump Confidant Stone Charged with Lying About Hacked Emails
President Trump's confidant Roger Stone is the sixth Trump aide or adviser charged by Mueller and the 34th person overall.
Trump Announces Deal to End Record-Long Shutdown
President Donald Trump says he'll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks — until Feb. 15.
Herd Immunity: A False Rationale for Vaccine Mandates
Herd immunity is a largely theoretical concept, yet for decades, it has furnished one of the key underpinnings for vaccine mandates in the United States. The public health establishment borrowed the herd immunity concept from pre-vaccine observations of natural disease outbreaks. Then, without any apparent supporting science, officials applied the concept to vaccination, using it not only to justify mass vaccination but to guilt-trip anyone objecting to the nation’s increasingly onerous vaccine mandates. Apparently, herd immunity bullying sometimes works: A review of 29 studies sho... more »
Call It Operation Big Boot: Trump Admin Announces “Migrant” Deportation
[image: call-it-operation-big-boot-trump-admin-announces-migrant-deportation] The Department of Homeland Security has announced new “Migrant Protection Protocols” that will send “migrants” back to Mexico while the courts dispose of their phony asylum claims.
Brookings Says a Quarter of U.S. Jobs To Be Automated Soon
[image: brookings-says-a-quarter-of-u-s-jobs-to-be-automated-soon] A new Brookings report on increased automation in the workplace should be viewed as a positive for higher standards of living for everyone enjoying the U.S. economy.
Shutting Down The Government Was A Disastrous Mistake For Trump-- I Hope Weak-Knee-ed Freshman Dems Don't Wave The White Flag While He's Surrounded
Anyone think that the 3 week plan to halt the Trump-McConnell shutdown 'til after the Super Bowl is going to work out? Pelosi was able to force him to agree to "temporarily reopen the government while talks continue on his demand for border wall money, handing Democrats a major victory in the protracted standoff... "If a 'fair deal' does not emerge by Feb. 15, Trump said, there could be another government shutdown or he could declare a national emergency, a move that could allow him to direct the military to build the wall without congressional consent. Such an action would likely ... more »
O how unfit?
Tonight may be Burns Night, when we, with our honest, sonsie faces, toast the haggis with YouTube videos of bagpipes and a more-than-wee dram of Aldi red. But others, some named after lesser poets, are busy toasting Nancy Pelosi (of all people): You'll probably have guessed that Milton is a BBC journalist - to be precise a "BBC News Analyst/Correspondent (Views are mine not of the BBC)". And, yes, he's a proper BBC journalist, featured across BBC outlets. As DB replied: "BBC News Analyst/Corespondent." They're blatant & they don't care any more because they know there's no chance... more »
Roger Stone Gets the LaRouche Treatment; Citizens Must Shut This Down Now
At 6 a.m. this morning, FBI agents in full tactical gear with long guns, hit the door of a 66 year old unarmed political consultant whose sin is defiance and mockery of their authority. They were accompanied by a CNN camera crew, whispering sports-type commentary for this Robert Mueller staged geek show. Roger Stone, the victim of this thuggery, pointed out in a statement following his initial court appearance, that throughout Mueller’s investigation of him, he has been represented by an attorney, and normal procedure would involve contacting that attorney and allowing for Stone’s... more »
Turkish President Erdogan Expects The Establishment Of A Syria Safe Zone In A Few Months
The Turkish leader expressed Ankara's determination to clear the east of Euphrates in Syria from YPG and ISIL fighters [Turkish Presidency/Kayhan Ozer/Anadolu] *Al Jazeera:** Erdogan: Turkey expects Syria 'safe zone' within months* *Erdogan says Turkey will form buffer zone along Syria border on its own if logistical support not given by allies. * Turkey expects a "safe zone" to be set up in Syria along the Turkish border within a few months, otherwise, it will establish the buffer alone, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Erdogan previously said he and US President Donald Trum... more »
Commander Of The Kurdish-Led Syrian Democratic Forces: ISIS Will Be Defeated In Syria Within A Month
Mazloum Kobani (pictured), chief of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, has said ISIS will be defeated in Syria within a month - five weeks after Donald Trump said the terror group had been eliminated in the country *Daily Mail/AFP:* *ISIS WILL be defeated in Syria within a month, says military commander - five weeks after Trump said the terror group had been eliminated in the country* * Syrian Democratic Forces chief says ISIS will be defeated in Syria within a month * Mazloum Kobani said remaining pocket of jihadists are surrounded in one area * Comes five weeks after Trum... more »
Pentagon Reverses Decision To Not Announce Somalia Airstrike Death Tolls
*VOA: **AFRICOM to Resume Announcing Somalia Airstrike Death Tolls * PENTAGON — U.S. Africa Command, which oversees U.S. military operations on the continent, will again release the number of enemy fighters killed and damage information caused from its airstrikes, after briefly saying it would no longer do so. "We will continue to report results of strikes, although we are working on refining our messaging to place less emphasis on the number of militants killed and place more context on how these strikes are helping our Somali partners achieve their strategic security objectives,"... more »
Russiagate Farce: FBI Brings CNN Camera Crew to Film 3am Arrest of Roger Stone
*21WIRE* | Many believe the arrest is a last desperate attempt by Mueller to salvage any credibility from an investigation which has taken 2.5 years and cost $30 million - but has produced no evidence.
English History Quiz -- Nobody on Twitter Got This One Yet
Quiz: Since 1066, name an English queen consort who was not the monarch (e.g. not Mary I, Mary II, Liz 1, Liz II, Anne, Victoria) who was the biological daughter of another English Queen consort, also not the monarch. Obviously this takes an unusual situation as in a normal succession this would require her to […]
NRC "Guts a Critical Safety Regulation, Recklessly Disregarding the Critical Lessons of the Fukushima Disaster"
See the Union of Concerned Scientists' statement on the decision by the NRC to gut post-Fukushima safety rules here: https://www.ucsusa.org/press/2019/nrc-guts-critical-safety-regulation-recklessly-disregarding-critical-lessons-fukushima#.XEtyJFVKj3g Senator Tom Carper issued a statement challenging this decision here: Carper releases statement on Nuclear Regulatory Commission post-Fukushima rule (2019, Jan 24). Middletown Transcript. Available https://www.middletowntranscript.com/news/20190124/carper-releases-statement-on-nuclear-regulatory-commission-post-fukushima-rule
Wow – Rosenstein, Mueller and FBI Coordinate With CNN for Exclusive Pre-Dawn Raid and Arrest of Roger Stone….
The Rosenstein/Mueller investigation instructed the FBI to conduct a pre-dawn raid and arrest of Roger Stone at 6:00am this morning. CNN was on the scene to broadcast the raid and capture live to their audience. Interestingly as the CNN reporter … Continue reading →
Trackdown : 1950's TV Series & Trump Synchronicity
There's a lot of weird synchronicity/foreshadowing when it comes to Trump. I can't explain it or ignore it. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Now Open
The American Indian College Fund’s signature scholarship program, The Full Circle Scholarship, which supports Native American college students, is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 recipients. The American Indian College Fund donates millions of dollars to thousands of Native American students pursuing degrees in higher education each year. One percent of college students around the country […]
BNY Mellon Donates $1M Grant to CUNY to Support Low-Income Students
The City University of New York (CUNY) has recently received a $1 million grant from the BNY Mellon Foundation to support academically driven, low-income students and increase graduation rates. The BNY Mellon three-year grant, named the BNY Mellon Foundation Transfer Scholarship, will support 330 juniors and seniors at a CUNY senior college who are on […]
Former Prof Gave up Higher Ed for Fed Job Disgusted by Shutdown
Without question, President Donald Trump blinked Friday as he stood alone at the Rose Garden podium.
New PhD Program Aims to Preserve Legacy of Black Preaching
While numerous surveys and studies suggest that Christianity is declining in the United States, Christian Theological Seminary has launched a novel Ph.D. program focused on a tradition that some hope will reverse the trend – African-American preaching.
WV: Legislative Extortion
Last spring, West Virginia's teachers stood up and stood up loud, shutting down every single school in the state. They were out with five demands-- better wages, health insurance, defeating an expansion of charter schools, keeping seniority, and killing a "paycheck protection" bill. They won, the governor signed a pay raise, and teachers won the right to shout at the end, "Who made history? We made history!" They should have forced the legislature to swear "No take backs." Republicans in the West Virginia Senate have introduced a bill that aims to undo some of the results of the 201... more »
Adventures in Running with Osteoarthritis in My Knees
Several years ago my knees started hurting a lot and eventually I was diagnosed with somewhat early but not bad osteoarthritis in both knees. After years of running, I decided that my career was almost over, so I geared up with some cortisone injections and ran my first and last marathon. The doctor may have […]
Telling tales
Lord Digby Jones, who served as a minister under Gordon Brown, has a tale to tell tonight: A mate skiing in St Anton was contacted this week by the local Tourist Board whom the BBC had asked to find some UK tourists who will talk about Brexit. Our mate said he’d do it; they asked how he voted; he said he was pro-Brexit; they said he wouldn’t be needed since the BBC had asked for Remainers only! Sound familiar?!
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