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Veteran marijuana advocate Steve Fox leaves NCIA to join upstart MJ trade group
Longtime marijuana advocate Steve Fox has left the National Cannabis Industry Association, which he co-founded, to join the upstart Cannabis Trade Federation to promote federal MJ reform. “It is a larger lobbying team at CTF with a lot of reach into a lot of different offices,” Fox told Marijuana Business Daily. “And, from the perspective of […] Veteran marijuana advocate Steve Fox leaves NCIA to join upstart MJ trade group is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Schultz?
Starbuck's CEO Howard Schulz announced his intentions to run for the office of President of the United States as an independent in 2020. I've been waiting to see if there was more, if another shoe would drop. As nearly as I can tell, he's serious. His pitch will be that both parties are broken and that voters need to reach out beyond traditional party politics to toss him into the Oval Office. He will have an appeal to some voters and many feel that his presence in the race will split the Democrat vote. Progressives point out that Schultz is a male, he's white, he's rich, he's a cor... more »
Updated Syria Briefing from Peter Ford: US Withdrawal, Safe Zones, Sanctions, Idlib, ISIS & Israel
*GNS* | Updated situational briefing from the former British Ambassador to Syria.
Can Tom Steyer Really Push House Democrats to Impeach Trump?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Donald Trump, United States* Tom Steyer may not be running for president, but he is trying to exert real pressure on the Democratic party. Tom Steyer may not be running for president, but he is trying to exert real pressure on the Democratic party. Steyer has invested $90 million into a “Need to Impeach” movement whose email list numbers around 7.1 million. Several hundred activists traveled to the nation’s capital this week for a two-day workshop-summit in Washington, DC. They did not stay at the Trump Hotel. Instead, they were treated to an invite-only stay ... more »
Meet the 5 Best Guns from Glock, Smith & Wesson and Heckler & Koch
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Best of the best? *What would you pick? * *(Here we present several of our most popular handgun profiles as one combined post for your reading pleasure. These appeared seperately in 2017 and 2018.)* *5 Best Glock Handguns on the Market* The Glock 17 handgun shook up the gun industry in a big way. Gaston Glock’s polymer pistol masterpiece, with its emphasis on ruggedness and reliability, swept the military and law-enforcement world and conquered the civilian market. Slowly, the company has introduced new handguns, all based on the original design, ... more »
Podcast – Episode #9 | The Weaponization of Getting You Angry
[image: podcast]The establishment media is getting extremely good at turning entirely benign situations into polarizing issues to drive a wedge into society.
They Won’t Teach You This in School | History Rewritten 1
One of the greatest deceptions society consistently pushes onto its people is History. The post They Won’t Teach You This in School | History Rewritten 1 appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
5G Technology is Coming – Linked to Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Death
*John P. Thomas* - A summary of the documented dangers of 5G technology.
Scientists ‘Thrilled’ to Report Hawaii’s Coral Reefs are Making a Miraculous Comeback
*Elias Marat* - Mother nature at work healing herself.
The Top 3 Dangers of LED Lights
*Dr. Mercola* - Light has a greater impact on your health than you may realize.
Russian Su-27 Aggressively 'Pushes' A U.S. F-15 By Banking Across It (Video)
*Daily Mail:* *Astonishing moment Russian jet 'pushes' US F-15 by banking across it 'during NATO patrol over Baltic Sea'* * Russian fighter aggressively forced US-made plane to divert from its flight path * The Su-27 cut across the F-15 from the side during the dangerous manoeuvre * Pentagon said Russian jet had come close to colliding with one of its fighters over Black Sea on Monday - but it's not known if the two incidents are related A Russian fighter jet has been filmed forcing a US F-15 to turn away and change course by flying dangerously close to the American aircraft. In... more »
Meet the man who was off the grid as Sydney's eastern suburbs went dark
When 45,000 homes and businesses in Sydney's eastern suburbs were plunged into darkness yesterday, Carl Prins' house was the only one in the street with a working fridge — here's why.
Niall Blair singled out for 'crude' comments about basin 'blow up' in royal commission report
The Royal Commission into the Murray Darling Basin Plan takes aim at NSW Regional Water Minister Niall Blair, describing his comments in the wake of the recent fish kills in Menindee as "grossly irresponsible".
No, you should not think this serial killer is hot
Netflix wants viewers of its new docuseries on Ted Bundy to stop talking about the serial killer's good looks and to remember his brutal crimes. But women fawning over Bundy is nothing new — he had fans even on death row.
The big four spent up to 200 years swallowing other banks, but Hayne may cause regurgitation
The day has arrived where commissioner Kenneth Hayne hands in his report on Australia's financial system, but will it break the dominance of the major banks, which has been more than two centuries in the making?
'Eat breakfast like a king' is flawed advice
Just In - 9 hours ago
The health benefit of breakfast has now been debunked by a review of research into the impact of skipping a morning meal on weight and metabolic rate, write Tim Spector and Jeff Leach.
Australia's political ageism may be robbing us of our best leaders
Just In - 9 hours ago
Corrosive ageism in Australian public life is so normal it goes unremarked, as does a tendency to overvalue the new and reward hyper-ambitious individuals while squandering wisdom amassed through years in service, writes Mark Kenny.
What this photo reveals about gay aversion therapy treatment
In an era where homosexuality was considered a medical disorder in Australia, a device dubbed the "penis lie detector" was used alongside aversion therapy to "treat" gay men.
Towns shut, drinking water gone: Warnings follow Murray Darling Basin Royal Commission report
Allocating more water to the environment is one recommendation from the royal commission but that would lead to up to 12 regional towns being closed down, according to the Victorian Water Minister.
U.S. Republicans Want To Reclaim More Power Over Foreign Policy
The U.S. Capitol Building is pictured in Washington, February 27, 2013. REUTERS/Jason Reed *The Hill:* *GOP poised to rebuke Trump* Frustrated Republicans say it’s time for the Senate to reclaim more power over foreign policy and are planning to move a measure Thursday that would be a stunning rebuke to a president of their own party. GOP lawmakers are deeply concerned over President Trump’s reluctance to listen to his senior military and intelligence advisers, fearing it could erode national security. They say the Senate has lost too much of its constitutional power over shaping... more »
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Schumer Wants U.S. Intel Chiefs To Stage An Intervention With President Trump
It’s past time for U.S. Intelligence Community leaders to stage an intervention with @realDonaldTrump. My letter to Dan Coats, the Director of National Intelligence: pic.twitter.com/RVC2WvVcj7 — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 31, 2019 *CNN: **Schumer asks intel chiefs to educate Trump after 'extraordinarily inappropriate' criticism* Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called President Donald Trump's criticism of US intelligence leaders' security assessments a threat to the public's trust in national security in a letter to Trump's intelligence chiefs Wednesday. Trump, in ... more »
U.S. moves ahead with oil leases near sacred park
U.S. land managers will move forward in March with the sale of oil and gas leases that include land near Chaco Culture National Historical Park and other sites sacred to Native American tribes. The sale comes as Democratic members of Congress, tribal leaders and environmentalists have criticized the federal Bureau of Land Management for pushing ahead with drilling permit reviews and preparations for energy leases despite the recent government shutdown. With limited staff on duty over the last month, the critics complained that they were locked out of the process because the agency ... more »
The housing crisis: the causes in four tweets
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TV news anchor announces 93 out of 124 cases of measles in NY “epidemic” are vaccinated
“Health Alert: 124 cases of measles now confirmed in Rockland County… 31 of those had not been vaccinated against measles. Do the math – 93 of 124 were vaccinated – that’s a 75% failure rate.” Egad. https://t.co/HkxJDyNcle — Sharyl Attkisson🕵️♂️ (@SharylAttkisson) January 31, 2019 It’s that time of year again: terrifying people about the […] The post TV news anchor announces 93 out of 124 cases of measles in NY “epidemic” are vaccinated appeared first on Health Nut News.
Doctors euthanize 38-year-old woman dealing with depression instead of treating her
(Editor’s Note: Please be advised, this story is sad and almost unbelievable.) Because of Belgium’s euthanasia laws, three doctors are facing trial after being accused of certifying a woman as autistic so that she could die by euthanasia. The trial is the first of its kind since euthanasia was legalized in 2002. In 2010, Tine Nys […] The post Doctors euthanize 38-year-old woman dealing with depression instead of treating her appeared first on Health Nut News.
Super-easy homemade almond milk; no straining required
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredient list on some of the nut milks your local grocery store carries, you’ve likely wondered, “Should I just make my own?” Especially if you are looking for protein because “there are only four almonds in one cup of commercial almond milk.”1That works out to be about “thirty cents for four […] The post Super-easy homemade almond milk; no straining required appeared first on Health Nut News.
Water security will not happen without border-wall
“During a Tuesday House Armed Services Committee hearing with Under Secretary of Defense for Policy John Rood, Rood confirmed to Brooks that President Trump could use United States Code 10 (USC)§ 284 to build a wall along the border using the … Continue reading →
Full list of Lebanon’s new cabinet
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – On Thursday evening, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the formation of a new government and the respective roles of the new cabinet. Below is the complete list of the new Lebanese cabinet: Minister of Interior: Raya Al-Hassan Minister of Communications: Mohammed Shoukir Minister of State for Women: Hassan Murad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Developing: Venezuelan authorities raid opposition leader’s home
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Venezuelan authorities have begun raiding opposition leader Juan Guaido’s home, the latter said in a tweet moments ago. En este momento el FAES está en mi domicilio, en mi casa familiar. Hago responsable al ciudadano Nicolás Maduro, por la integridad de mi hija que allí se encuentra. — Juan Guaidó […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US wants Australia, UK, France to setup northern Syria safe zone
The US is holding talks with its allies the UK, France, and Australia, to help create a 32km wide buffer zone between Turkish and Kurdish forces in Syria, as Washington is planning to withdraw from the country, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources in the White House. According to another source, an unnamed European diplomat, the US is holding talks on the matter […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Lebanese leaders agree to new government
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Reuters News Agency reported that the Lebanese leaders had reached an agreement to form a new government after a long deadlock. Citing three political sources, the Reuters News Agency reported that the agreement came shortly after a meeting between Prime Minister Saad Hariri and President Michel Aoun […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army unleashes large-scale attack across northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a large-scale assault along the northern axis of the Hama Governorate, today, targeting Jaysh Al-Izza’s positions inside the designated buffer zone. According to a field source, the Syrian Arab Army began targeting Jaysh Al-Izza’s positions with a wide variety of missiles, hitting several sites inside […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US court orders Syria to pay $302 million to family of Marie Colvin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – A U.S. court has ordered the Syrian government to pay the family of journalist Marie Colvin a large sum of money after the judge found Damascus responsible for her death. According to the judgment that was released last night, the Syrian government is ordered to pay the family of Marie Colvin […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers ISIS training camp, tunnels in western Deir Ezzor (PHOTOS)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) discovered an Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) training camp in the western countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate this week, the National Defense Forces (NDF) reported via their official media wing. According to the National Defense Forces, the ISIS training camp also consisted of a tunnel that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey accuses US Coalition members of supporting ISIS and HTS in Syria
Certain members of the US-led coalition fighting against Daesh* support militants from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group in the Syrian province of Idlib as they are aspiring to wreck the Russian-Turkish agreement on de-escalation zone, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday. “Certain partners from the coalition support HTS… First, for the termination of the Idlib memorandum. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tucker Carlson gives pro-death commie/marxist/libtard numerous chances to answer a simple question...
*she not only does not answer the question concerning the Virginia Governor proposing killing a baby up to and after birth, but she drags out every pro-death talking point - all of which are demonstrably false.* - back alley abortions - check - coat hangers - check - you're trying to repeal Roe v Wade - check - reproductive health is under attack by Republicans - check - my body, my choice - check - "sexual predator" Kavanaugh - check - this isn't about babies, it's about women being able to control their bodies - check - this is about a woman's choice and ... more »
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Received via e-mail, from a reader whose name I can't make out from his e-mail address. Clickit to biggit. Peter
Why 5G Is Important To The U.S. And Chinese Military
*SCMP: **Why 5G, a battleground for US and China, is also a fight for military supremacy* * Next-generation networks will be vital to future military operations, raising the stakes between those developing the technology * It may be easier to hack 5G, but strategic motivations are also behind concerns of the United States, experts say Apart from its tremendous commercial benefits, 5G – the fifth generation of mobile communication – is revolutionising military and security technology, which is partly why it has become a focal point in the United States’ efforts to contain China’s r... more »
Apocalyptic Debt Crisis In America: 63 Of America’s Largest 75 Cities Are COMPLETELY BROKE
By Mac Slavo The debt crisis in the United States of America has reached apocalyptic proportions. A new and horrifying report details the reason why... more »
Separated at Birth?
*Canada's Sorosian Mole* *Neo-Nazi-supporting Chrystia Freeland* and *Disney's "Fantasia" Maniacal Broom* Canada is on the Diplomatic Ropes. First, vis-à-vis the *USrael-ordered kidnapping of Huawei CEO, Meng Wanzhou for economic reasons* and then vis-à-vis Canada's ring-leader role instigating the destruction of Democracy in Venezuela by supporting a non-elected usurper, Juan Guaido, over the constitutionally and democratically elected Maduro. * These two simultaneous, self-created crises are being carried, like two buckets of sloshing water...by Canada's crazy broom, Foreign M... more »
Watch the 1st Amendment Die as Journalist Arrested at Press Conference for Not Being Mainstream
By Matt Agorist “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,... more »
Don’t Be Tricked By Economists on the Carbon Tax
In response to the recent pro-carbon tax letter to the Wall Street Journal signed by dozens of prominent economists, Tyler… The post Don’t Be Tricked By Economists on the Carbon Tax appeared first on IER.
Turkey and Russia in Syria: From the National Pact to the Adana Agreement
*Dr. Can Erimtan* | Here are the in's and out's of creating a security buffer zone along the Syrian and Turkish border.
Big Pharma ‘missing link’ in Canada’s emerging marijuana industry
The entrance of multinational pharmaceutical companies into Canada’s cannabis sector will mark one of the next major themes in the industry, analysts told Marijuana Business Daily. Such eventual moves by Big Pharma will provide even more credibility to a sector that has already seen the entrance of alcohol and tobacco giants. “The missing link is […] Big Pharma ‘missing link’ in Canada’s emerging marijuana industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
CA credit union reveals that it’s been banking cannabis businesses for a year
A California credit union said it has been providing banking services to licensed marijuana businesses for roughly a year, the North Bay Business Journal reported. North Bay Credit Union in Santa Rosa is currently handling financial transactions for cannabis companies in areas north of San Francisco, such as Sonoma County, though CEO Chris Call declined […] CA credit union reveals that it’s been banking cannabis businesses for a year is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Outfoxed and conned, part 2
I grew up in Wisconsin and still have warm feelings for the state (where it was recently 26 below zero.) Thus I’m sad to see my concerns about the new Foxconn manufacturing plant come to pass. Here’s Tim Culpan of Bloomberg: Then-Governor Scott Walker, backed by President Donald Trump, loved exactly what he sold: the promise of […] The post Outfoxed and conned, part 2 appeared first on Econlib.
Sorry, Innocent Bystanders
The world is full of problems, and most people want government to solve these problems. When government solves problems, however, they usually create some new ones. If you’re lucky, the victims of the new problems are the very bad guys who created the original problems. Serves them right! Yet more often, the victims of the […] The post Sorry, Innocent Bystanders appeared first on Econlib.
Farber & Siegel's United States Constitutional Law (2019)
Dan Farber of UC Berkeley Law School and I are thrilled to announce the publication of our new introduction to U.S. Constitutional Law, which focuses on the dynamic interactions between judge-made constitutional doctrine and constitutional politics in the areas of constitutional law that are most commonly covered in the basic course in law school. Here is the description by Foundation Press, which also includes generous endorsements by Jack Balkin and David Strauss: *United States Constitutional Law* guides law students, political science students, and engaged citizens through the... more »
Rio Samba School’s ‘Rainhas des Baterias’ Prepare for Carnival 2019
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – One of the most widely broadcast and identifiable images of the Carnival parade is each samba school’s ‘Rainha de Bateria,’ (Queen of the Drum). The spectacularly adorned, often wildly under-dressed female dancer is seen as a figurehead for that school’s parade. And the school’s Rainha […] The post Rio Samba School’s ‘Rainhas des Baterias’ Prepare for Carnival 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
World News Briefs -- January 31, 2019
Stumbling block: The Russian Novatar 9M729 ground-based cruise missile system is accused by the U.S. of breaching the INF treaty which Russia denies. The U.S. now says it will pull out of the treaty as soon as this weekend after talks to resolve the standoff failed *Daily Mail:* *Trump administration says it will quit arms control treaty which bans U.S. nuclear missiles from Europe after accusing Putin of failing to comply with pact* * U.S. arms controls officials held last-ditch talks in Moscow Thursday on the 1987 signed Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or INF * Treaty w... more »
On the basis of sex
My wife, sister and I got a chance to watch the movie “On the basis of sex” about the early career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It is well worth the watch and has several poignant scenes that … Continue reading →
Peak Gold and the Coming Supply Crunch
By Stefan Gleason During the lackluster and otherwise unremarkable trading of 2018, a hugely important development took place in the precious metals markets. Gold production,... more »
Worrisome directions for democracy
See what one of our top Paladins for democracy – Lawrence Lessig – and his colleagues have been doing, over at Equal Citizen. In one case, they are pushing to enable presidential electors to vote their conscience. Speaking of whom… The coming Unrig Summit - March in Nashville - will thrash out how to "un-rig" our democracy, eliminating cheats that have crept in or been crammed in by cheaters. Wish I could present my *simple* fix for gerrymandering that answers every excuse used by John Roberts to sidestep the issue. ("Minimal Overlap") or my FACT Act. But my Futurist Cred, while ... more »
Police: Man Strikes ‘Karate Kid’ Pose Before Stealing Purse
Police say the pose appears to be the man's "unique" ritual.
Democrats Gain in Statehouses as Some GOP Lawmakers Defect
"The Republican Party, for all of its statements of having a big tent, continues to limit the tent," said Kansas state Sen. Barbara Bollier, of Mission Hills, one of the switchers.
Trump Appears to Sour on Congressional Border Security Talks
In a barrage of morning tweets, President Trump sent mixed messages about his border wall demand.
Buying A Hammer Now Makes You A Terrorist In The UK
By Mac Slavo If you need a hammer for any reason, the United Kingdom’s counter-terrorism policing unit will consider you a potential terrorist. They are... more »
Duopoly Distemper: Media and Democrats Attack Schultz For Even Considering A Third Party Run
[image: undefined] The exploration of former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz of a possible third party candidacy has been welcomed by many who have long seen our dysfunctional politics as a result of the duopoly of power in the country in the hands to just two parties. People want change and that is highly unlikely to occur in our current system. That is precisely why Schultz has been met with a torrent of criticism by the media and Democrats for even suggesting a third party run. The spin is that he is handing the election to Donald Trump by splitting the anti-Trump ticket. However, t... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 31, 2019
Soldiers with the 101st Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade load onto a Chinook helicopter for a mission with Combined Joint Operations Area- Afghanistan on Jan. 15, 2019. (1st Lt. Verniccia Ford/Army) *Leo Shane III, Military Times:* *Iraq, Afghanistan vets are split on whether wars were ‘worth it’* WASHINGTON — Veterans who fought in recent wars hold conflicting views over the value of that fight, according to the latest membership survey from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. About 47 percent said U.S. involvement in the Iraq War was “worth it,” against 43 percent who ... more »
Introducing the APS Spetsnaz Rifle: Russia's Deadly Gun That Fires Underwater
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* And America has nothing like it. *The APS is an older design likely out of production, and Russia is reportedly seeking a replacement weapon. Meanwhile, the United States has never fielded an underwater assault rifle. This difference in priorities is a curious mismatch for two countries that maintain large numbers of SEALs/Spetsnaz/frogmen. Until such a replacement is fielded, the APS will continue to make Russian combat swimmers formidable adversaries underwater.* The widespread use of combat divers, more commonly known as frogmen, led to the... more »
Why Russia's Air Force Isn't Going Stealth (As in F-22 or F-35 Style Fighters)
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* Moscow only has a few Su-57s. Why? *In 2018 Russia canceled mass production of its first new warplane in a generation, the stealthy Su-57. The Kremlin ordered its first dozen production-standard Su-57s in August 2018, hoping to form the first regular squadron some time in 2019.* The Russian air force received around 100 new aircraft in 2018 and, under current plans, should get another 100 in 2019, the Kremlin announced. *(This first appeared last month.)* The steady acquisition of new warplanes and helicopters has helped the air force to boost to... more »
China's Deadly Naval Railgun Is Out for Sea Trials. Can America Match It?
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Not very quickly. *Space and power limitations have stymied the U.S. Navy's own railgun development, which began in earnest in 2005. In 2012, the Navy began land-based testing of two prototype railguns.* The Chinese navy apparently has sent a high-tech electromagnetic gun to sea for tests. *(This first appeared last year.)* In December 2018, a photo appeared on the Chinese internet depicting what appeared to be a Chinese navy amphibious assault ship sporting a prototype electromagnetic railgun on its deck. It's difficult to confirm the photo's aut... more »
How racist is Mary Poppins Returns?
*THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2019How slippery and sad is our tribe?* We'll start by making an admission: We've never seen Mary Poppins, the 1964 Disney film which includes a Julie Andrews dance number which "might seem like an innocuous comic scene if [the original Mary Poppins] novels didn’t associate chimney sweeps’ blackened faces with racial caricature." That assessment appeared in Tuesday's New York Times, penned by Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, a youngish associate professor from Linfield College with degrees from both Harvard *and* Yale. We've never seen the film in question. For that... more »
The Making Of Juan Guaidó: How The US Created a Venezuelan Puppet to Tear Apart the Country
[image: Guaidó]Guaidó is not expected to lead Venezuela toward democracy, but to collapse a country that for the past two decades has been a bulwark of resistance to US hegemony.
Watch the 1st Amendment Die as Journalist Arrested at Press Conference for Not Being Mainstream
[image: media]If you are unsure over how the establishment feels about alternative media asking them questions, this video will clear that up.
In Trial, E-Cigarettes Work Better For Smoking Cessation Than Big Pharma Products
In a multi-center trial of almost 900 smokers(1), e-cigarettes were shown to be twice as effective as pharmaceutical "gold standard" approaches like gums, lozenges, and patches. read more
Hybridization, Associated Gene Exchange In Baboons: How New Species Emerge
Through our evolutionary history, change is the one constant. 99.9999% of species that have ever existed are extinct and new ones emerged that adapted to constantly changing environments. Baboons, with six species widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, are a modern example of adaptation and well studied when it comes to morphology, behavior and ecology. but less is known about their evolutionary history. That is why they are the subject of a new study on how speciation by lineage splitting, speciation by hybridization and associated gene exchange occurred. read more
Will Russia And China Join Forces On Nuclear Weapons Strategy?
China's President Xi Jinping (right) and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, attend a welcome ceremony at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel, before the fourth Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia summit in Shanghai, on May 20, 2014. Reuters/Carlos Barria *Newsweek:* *Russia and China Will Join Forces on Nuclear Weapons Strategy as U.S. Threatens to Leave Arms Deal* Russia and China are boosting bilateral cooperation on nuclear weapons strategies as they accused the United States of disrupting nonproliferation measures during a high-level meeting of th... more »
21-day anxiety challenge
Anxiety affects everyone. For some people, it may be in specific moments where emotions and expectations are high, for others it can be a daily occurrence. Regardless of how little or how often we experience it, anxiety can affect every aspect of a person’s life. It can affect how you think and how you feel, […] The post 21-day anxiety challenge appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: 66 dead, 76 injured in ruptured pipeline explosion outside Mexico City
(Editor’s Note: Although the mainstream news obviously covered this, it didn’t get much attention. These pipelines are so dangerous for our environment. And in this case, the people as well. And while we understand that the explosion was due to an illegally drilled hole, pipelines burst on their own all the time. How much damage […] The post NBC: 66 dead, 76 injured in ruptured pipeline explosion outside Mexico City appeared first on Health Nut News.
Top tips to detox your body
Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt is well known for his successful treatment of neurological illness and Lyme disease with integrative medicine. Originally from Berlin, Germany, Klinghardt has practiced medicine in the U.S. for over 35 years. He also sees patients in England and Switzerland. RELATED STORY: Women flocking to wellness because modern medicine still doesn’t take them […] The post Top tips to detox your body appeared first on Health Nut News.
La segunda implosión de Centroamérica
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31-Jan-2019 En Centroamérica desde los 1990 y en adelante, una nueva generación de capitalistas y elites estatales transnacionalmente-orientados forjaron una hegemonía neoliberal en conjunto con Washington y los institutos financieros internacionales.
Globalización del control de las fronteras y resistencia desde los Pueblos
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31-Jan-2019 Un taller pretendió propiciar un análisis colectivo del control de las fronteras, enfocando el poder y la impunidad de las empresas transnacionales, la militarización, la externalización de las fronteras, y el vínculo del libre comercio con la migración.
Manufacturers insist “no to African free trade”
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31-Jan-2019 The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has again warned Nigeria against signing the African Continental Free Trade Area to save Nigeria from being a dumping ground for foreign goods.
Paris Court of Appeals decision on award
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
31-Jan-2019 The Paris Court of Appeals partially annulled the arbitral award issued in favour of Rusoro in August 2016 against Venezuela.
EU-Japan trade agreement enters into force
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31-Jan-2019 The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019.
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Paul Hynek
In a change of pace, rather than interview, I chatted with Paul Hynek about *History’s Project Blue Book*. This all came about, as I have mentioned, because I wondered how the Hynek family was reacting to the program. Many of us thought that J. Allen Hynek would be upset by the way he was presented. Paul thought his father would sit there, a big bowl of popcorn in his lap, and enjoy what he was watching. You can listen to the show here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/16887709 The thing that came out in the discussion, was that the Hynek family, and some of us in the UFO community... more »
Yep, Foxconn Was A Con Job All Along-- You'd Expect Something Different From Trump, Walker And Ryan?
Wednesday morning, Reuters broke an explosive story about how Foxconn is reconsidering the bullshit deal they made with Scott Walker, Paul Ryan and Trump "to make advanced liquid crystal display panels at a $10 billion Wisconsin campus, and said it intends to hire mostly engineers and researchers rather than the manufacturing workforce the project originally promised." Announced at a White House ceremony in 2017, the 20-million square foot campus marked the largest greenfield investment by a foreign-based company in U.S. history and was praised by President Donald Trump as proof ... more »
Facebook’s ‘Draft Charter’ for Content Moderation: Vague, But Promising
The Charter of the United Nations begins by listing a number of lofty goals, including, “We the peoples of the United Nations [have] determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind.” This echoes the more famous and similarly aspirational preamble to the U.S. Constitution, which talks of the establishment of a “more perfect union.” On Monday, Facebook published a decidedly less soaring but more defensive draft charter for its proposed “Oversight Board for Content Decisions”: “Every day, teams at Fac... more »
Brexit Endgame: Parliament Sends Contradictory Messages as Deadline Nears
Photo Credit: Mark Duffy/AFP/Getty Images via New York Times *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* On Jan. 29, two months to the day before the United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union (EU), the British Parliament prepared to take charge of the Brexit process. It considered a series of amendments on alternative approaches to the unpopular deal that Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with the EU. Yet rather than seizing control, Parliament adopted a non-binding motion opposing a no-deal Brexit and rebuffed measures that could hav... more »
U.S. - Russian Nuclear Talks To Save The INF Treaty Have Collapsed
*Reuters:* *U.S. to stop complying with nuclear pact with Russia after talks flop* BEIJING/MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States will stop complying with a landmark nuclear pact with Russia as soon as this weekend after last-ditch talks with Moscow to save it fell flat, a senior U.S. arms control official said on Thursday. Washington has long accused Russia of flouting the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), alleging that a new Russian missile, the Novator 9M729, called the SSC-8 by NATO, violates the pact, which bans either side from stationing short- and interm... more »
Gender Gap Made Worse by Land Degradation
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
GEORGETOWN, Jan 31 (IPS) - In parts of the world where the gender gap is already wide, land degradation places women and girls at even greater risk. Read the full story, “Gender Gap Made Worse by Land Degradation”, on globalissues.org →
People Power Will Bring Change -- Not Davos
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Jan 31 (IPS) - Jenny Ricks is the global convenor at Fight Inequality Alliance.They said they cared about climate change but they flew in on private jets in record numbers. They said they cared about inequality but laughed off the idea of higher taxes for the rich. They spoke about democracy and human rights but they dined with a far-right populist. If there was ever any doubt about Davos representing the epitome of duplicity, then 2019 has firmly laid that to rest. Read the full story, “People Power Will Bring Change -- Not Davos”, on globalissues.org →
Protest: Dog Sent To “Death Row” By Government After Biting Trespasser
By Joe Wright The right to occupy one’s own property free from intrusion is once again under attack in the United States. By now the...more »
House Committee Drops Effort to Remove “So Help You God” From Testimony Oath
[image: house-committee-drops-effort-to-remove-so-help-you-god-from-testimony-oath] Democrat members of the House Committee on Natural Resources have voted to retain the phrase “so help you God” in its oath.
Stepping Closer to a War in the Middle East
Recent testimony on Capitol Hill by Daniel R. Coats, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) looked at the intelligence community's assessment of threats to the America's national security. One of the focuses of this year's Worldwide Threat Assessment is Iran; in this posting, I want to pick out a few salient points that may help us gain a better understanding of what lies ahead in the Middle East as the war in Syria appears to be winding down, particularly given the recent attacks by Israel's Air Force against alleged Iranian military sites in Syria. In the 2019 edition of t... more »
US Was So Unsure Of Maliki’s Support Of The Surge It Eavesdropped On The Iraqi Premier
(White House)In the winter of 2006 the Bush administration finally realized that its strategy in Iraq was not working. After a few weeks of review the White House decided it would increase the number of troops and employ new tactics, which became known as the Surge. The U.S. needed its Iraqi partner the Maliki government to come through as well by deploying troops, ending its protection of militias, and carrying out a number of legislative benchmarks. The problem was Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki resisted the Surge initially, but then agreed. That led the Americans to spy on the p... more »
Brazil’s New Congress Starts Friday Already with Controversial Issues
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Friday, February 1st, Brazil’s Congress will resume legislative activities after the end-of-year break with one of the highest rates of new members since the country’s return to democracy in 1989. Among the first issues this new Congress will have to discuss is the […] The post Brazil’s New Congress Starts Friday Already with Controversial Issues appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 31, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Show de Tributo: The Rolling Stones & The Beatles @ Lapa Cafe (Lapa) – This Thursday 31st, the American musician Gordon Daniels will perform a tribute show to two […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, January 31, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 31
1941 PM Gaylani stepped down fearing civil war due to his reaching out to Axis that had split govt and angered British 1941 UK Foreign Office decided to give money to Regent to help him return to power (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) 1983 Iran officially rejected ceasefire talks by Iraq Khomeini was open to talks but Rafsanjani and Khamenei rejected offer 1987 Iran Op Karbala 5 made last attack upon Iraqi defe... more »
World Nuclear Powers Meet In Beijing
*RFE: **Five Nuclear Powers Meeting In Beijing As U.S. Calls For Transparency * The United States has called for more transparency from Russia and China regarding their nuclear programs, as diplomats from five major nuclear powers meet in Beijing. The two-day conference that opened on January 30 is aimed at preventing the further proliferation of nuclear weapons. Aside from Beijing, Moscow, and Washington, diplomats from London and Paris are also participating. Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States are the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, and all... more »
Armed Services Committee Chairman Warns US And China “Headed For World War III”
Armed Services Committee Chairman Warns US And China “Headed For World War III” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Given that China’s President Xi Jinping started the year by obliquely warning the US to stay out of Taiwan’s business, perhaps it’s not surprising that Senators are starting to join US military commanders in warning Americans not to underestimate the threat posed […]
Seen in Cairo : Bajocchi jewelry shop
Seen in Downtown Cairo: Founded in 1900, Bajocchi jewelry shop is considered Downtown Cairo’s oldest jewelry open business. Some say it is the oldest in the Middle East. An original Italian family business that started in Egypt in the late 19th century, it has not stopped working nor it did change its old looks in its famous shop at the famous Abdel Halek Tharwat street for 118 years.
US formally requests extradition of Huawei CFO, what will Canada do? (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 175. The post US formally requests extradition of Huawei CFO, what will Canada do? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
China Has A Combined Naval Force Of 650 Ships
*David Axe, National Interest*: *U.S. Navy Nightmare: The Chinese Fleet Doesn't Have 300 Ships, It Has 650* You have to count the Chinese coast guard and maritime militia. The Chinese fleet is much bigger than most people think. And that should compel the United States to reconsider its Pacific maritime strategy, one expert argued. The People's Liberation Army Navy by 2020 will possess between 313 and 342 warships, the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence estimated. By comparison, in mid-2018 the U.S. Navy possessed 285 warships. But the PLAN accounts for only a fraction of China's ... more »
Defending a Truly Free-Press: the Case for Independent Media, Part I
Despite every ounce of digital censorship that’s going on today, whether it be the jimmied algorithms on Google, the purges on Facebook and Twitter, or the demonetization, suppression and deletion of channels on YouTube, there is still a significant amount of high-quality independent journalistic content being produced and distributed via the Internet. This means that political free thinkers continue to have a fighting chance to get non-sanitized news and political ideas into the public sphere.… The post Defending a Truly Free-Press: the Case for Independent Media, Part I appeared... more »
Natural Resources Defense Council Still Fighting Federal Legislation That Removed Local Control Over Harmful 5G Infrastructure. Conference Call Today.
By B.N. Frank Over the last year, state and federal legislation was passed that allows dangerous 4G and 5G small cell towers and infrastructure to... more »
What an Old Watergate Document Can Teach the House Judiciary Committee
Members and staff of the House Judiciary Committee, 1974 (Source: Wikimedia/U.S. House of Representatives Photography Office) The chairman of the House Committee on the Judiciary faced a vexing problem: Pressure for impeachment was building, but while lots of evidence against the president was public, key pieces of it were not. They were, rather, in the hands of a special prosecutor, who didn’t work for Congress. The prosecutor’s job was to prosecute crimes, not to evaluate the president’s fitness for office. That latter job lay with the chairman and his committee, who didn’t have... more »
That'll get the vegans going . . .
From The Devil's Panties on January 29th, 2019. Click the link or the image to be taken to a larger version at the comic's Web site. One can almost hear vegetarian heads exploding . . . heads of lettuce, of course! Peter
European Parliament Recognizes Guaidó As Venezuela’s Interim President
*Politico.eu*: *European Parliament recognizes Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president* The move follows the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada and others to recognize the opposition leader as head of the Latin American country. The European Parliament adopted a resolution Thursday recognizing Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó as the country's interim president, and called on EU countries to support him until new "free, transparent and credible" presidential elections could be held. The resolution — initiated by the European People's Party — was backed by 439 votes ... more »
Post in honour of Holocaust Memorial Day
Post in honour of Holocaust Memorial Day Sky News interviewed Jeremy Dronfield, the author of a book called “The Boy Who Followed His Father Into Auschwitz”. Although there was nothing untoward about the interview itself, in the closing moments Mr Dronfield gave out an ominous warning about “the threat from the far right’. How obscure - what could he mean? Many people believe there is a vital lesson to be learned from the Holocaust, which is that civilised countries like ours must realise that they have a moral obligation to offer hospitality to refugees and asylum seekers, regardl... more »
ICE Force-Feeding Detainees on Hunger Strike
The men say they stopped eating to protest verbal abuse and threats of deportation from guards. They are also upset about lengthy lock ups while awaiting legal proceedings.
Venezuela's Opposition Leader Says He Has Already Held Secret Meetings With The Military
*BBC:* *Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó* Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he has held secret meetings with the military to win support for ousting President Nicolás Maduro. Mr Guaidó declared himself interim president earlier this month and was immediately recognised by the US and several Latin American countries. Major powers Russia and China back Mr Maduro and military support is seen as crucial to his hold on power. The crisis comes as Mr Maduro began a second term after controversial polls. Many opposition candidates were barred from run... more »
Europe Sets Up Financial Transactions Channel With Iran To Bypass U.S. Sanctions
*DW:* *INSTEX: Europe sets up transactions channel with Iran* Germany, France and the UK have set up a payment channel with Iran called INSTEX, to help continue trade and circumvent US sanctions. The question is, how will Washington react? Several European countries have registered a transaction channel with Iran in order to facilitate trade despite US sanctions, German diplomats confirmed to DW on Thursday. The channel, set up by Germany, France and the UK (E3), is called INSTEX — short for "Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges." The payment channel allows for European count... more »
The Danger Of Data Tampering
Heidi Cullen’s Climate Central released this fraudulent map showing Midwest winters getting hot, which is based on tampered thermometer data. Here’s Where Winters Are Warming the Most | Climate Central The actual data shows Midwest winters are getting colder. And … Continue reading →
What Global Warming Looks Like
In 1992, global warming meant warm winters in Iowa. 08 Mar 1992, 36 – The Courier at Newspapers.com In 2006, global warming meant endless summer in the Northeast. With Warmer Weather, Different Decisions to Make – The New York Times … Continue reading →
Coldest Temperature On Record In Illinois
The previous record was -37F set in 2009. Several similar temperatures nearby. Link NOAA, which wants to see fossil fuels banned, predicted global warming would keep people in Illinois warm this winter. Winter Outlook favors warmer temperatures for much … Continue reading →
‘They Did Not Deal Drugs’: Neighbors of Slain Couple Who Shot 4 Cops Refute Official Story
[image: couple]The couple killed by police this week in Houston had been married for over 20 years, had no criminal record, and the husband was on honorably discharged veteran.
Profiles in cowardice: Gordon Wilson, Suzanne Lohnes-Croft, Ben Jessome, Brendan Maguire, and Hugh MacKay are craven fools
News 1. Tuition “A proposal by Dalhousie’s Budget Advisory Committee to raise tuition next fall for the seventh year in a row drew criticism during a budget presentation to the Dalhousie Senate this week,” reports Jennifer Henderson: “You can’t put all the burden on students because we just can’t take it anymore,” said Senator Masuma […]
Dal students and faculty oppose higher tuition fees
A proposal by Dalhousie’s Budget Advisory Committee to raise tuition next fall for the seventh year in a row drew criticism during a budget presentation to the Dalhousie Senate this week. “You can’t put all the burden on students because we just can’t take it anymore,” said Senator Masuma Khan, vice-president for Dal Student Union. […]
Trump Stands His Ground Against Intelligence Community Coup Efforts
[image: President Donald J. Trump addresses his remarks on the humanitarian crisis on our southern border and the partial government shutdown Saturday, January 19, 2019, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20190131-trump-stands-ground.pdf Neocon, fundie, Russiagate-fanatic Dan Coats, from his unfortunate position as Director of National Intelligence, issued a frontal assault on the President of the United States on Tuesday in his written testimony before the Senate Select Intelligence Committee. In the annual glob... more »
Appeals Court: Police Do Not Need A Reason To Place Americans On A Suspicious Person List
By MassPrivateI Day by day, year by year our justice system proves the Constitution has essentially become worthless. Yesterday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals... more »
Australian air crew made 'no error' in strike that killed Iraqi civilians
The incident in 2017 happened at the height of the battle to retake Mosul, and Australian officials concede had they known civilians were in the area the airstrike would never have happened.
Up close footage of Syrian Army troops fighting ISIS in mountainous region
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – THe Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was recently filmed fighting the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists inside the Al-Safa region of Al-Sweida. According to reports, the Syrian Arab Army was conducting a combing operation in the Al-Safa region of Al-Sweda when they came across several Islamic State fighters in this mountainous region. As […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Great Britain wants EU to sanction Venezuela’s Maduro
Earlier in the day, the European Parliament announced it is planning to consider a draft resolution on recognising self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela Juan Guaido as head of the Latin American country. “Targeted sanctions against the kleptocrats who have enriched themselves on the back of the rest of the population who are very poor, that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
State of Florida recognizes Jerusalem as Israeli capital
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The state of Florida’s cabinet announced on Wednesday that they were recognizing Jerusalem as the “eternal and undivided capital” of Israel. According to the Jerusalem Post, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said that state governor, Republican Ron DeSantis had supported Trump’s decision to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces launch new offensive in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Houthi forces kicked off a new offensive in the eastern part of the Sanaa Governorate this afternoon, the Yemeni group’s official media wing reported. According to the Houthi forces, their fighters stormed the Saudi-backed troops inside the Al-Qarn area of the Nihm District. The Houthi forces claimed that their fighters […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Crazy footage of Russian warplane trying to cutoff US jet
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – A Russian jet was filmed this week trying to cut off a U.S. jet above the Baltic Sea, journalist Babak Taghvaee reported on Thursday. In the footage below, a Russian Su-27P from the 72nd Guards attempted to bank in front of a U.S. F-15C of the 493rd Fighter Squadron over […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia calls on the US to withdraw from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova stated on Thursday morning that “Jabhat al-Nusra” terrorists are carrying out daily attacks across the Idlib demilitarized zone. Furthermore, during the press conference in Moscow on Thursday, Zakharova said the “White Helmets” have prepared the necessary equipment in hospitals in Idlib to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
A Wall And A Frontier
Borders and walls are a symbol of domination and exploitation, but the same could be said of the “frontier” in all its forms. US companies or multinational corporations with American interests provide their services worldwide while selectively blocking some countries, imposing sanctions on others, denying access, and carrying out other preventive measures. The post A Wall And A Frontier appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Say No to Bubble Boy
There are already more than enough galling stories circulating in Alberta's political scene to emphasize why Jason Kenney and his party are grossly unfit to exercise any power. But it's worth pointing out one more problem which matches the combination of deeply-rooted corruption and austerian disregard for the public good as a disqualifying factor. Let's start with this story - which has mostly been discussed for the back-and-forth between Kenney and Rachel Notley on the issue of public service cuts, but which also contains this nugget: In his speech Saturday, Kenney said that oil... more »
Globalists run down the clock to their arrest over my case
I* invite China, Italy and other countries or groups such as Greek Orthodox clergy to bring a civil claim to the criminal proceedings in my case Delta 15 218 at Larisa court. * *Please note that if I am killed by them at a show trial on February 11th, they can still join my case as a civil party since they are all injured parties and negatively affected by the various Globalist plots of depopulation through vaccines, engineered economic crashes and a migrant invasion. * *There is also no statute of limitation to murder, especially not a first degree murder, which is proven in adva... more »
What’s The Illegal Immigration Problem All About, Anyways?
Op-Ed by Catherine J. Frompovich First and foremost, I salute all legal immigrants who come to the United States to better their lives and to... more »
Is China's Military-Run Space Station In Argentina A Listening Post?
Via New York Times *Reuters:* *China's military-run space station in Argentina is a 'black box'* When China built a military-run space station in Argentina's Patagonian region it promised to include a visitors' center to explain the purpose of its powerful 16-story antenna. The center is now built - behind the 8-foot barbed wire fence that surrounds the entire space station compound. Visits are by appointment only. Shrouded in secrecy, the compound has stirred unease among local residents, fueled conspiracy theories and sparked concerns in the Trump administration about its true ... more »
HOW LONG WILL TRUMP ALLOW HOWARD SCHULTZ TO STEAL HIS ACT?
Maybe you haven't noticed, but this week, for the first time in a couple of years, the highest-profile anti-Democratic troll in America hasn't been Donald Trump. Trump has owned that title since he declared his candidacy for the presidency, but Howard Schultz has stolen Trump's crown, and it's not clear when, if ever, he'll relinquish it. Schultz has been trolling Democrats relentlessly this week. Trump, by contrast, doesn't seem to be trying very hard. We know that Trump is cheering Schultz on: Howard Schultz doesn’t have the “guts” to run for President! Watched him on @60Minutes ... more »
The See-Saw Of Whether Or Not, And For Who, Statins Reduce Risk Of Major Cardiovascular Events Continues
Statins are cholesterol lowering drugs that are widely prescribed to patients at increased risk of heart attacks or strokes. Though evidence from randomized trials has shown that statin therapy reduces absolute risk among a wide range of individuals there has been uncertainty about their benefits in older people, along with uncertainty about how big a risk factor cholesterol is. In the past, trials that looked at the effect of statin therapy reported statistically valid cardiovascular risk reductions in the 65-70 age group but statin therapy is often discontinued in patients 75 and ... more »
Will Balmoral be taken over by China in 2020? Lots of nice properties available when the Illuminiti monarch leaves
*It would not surprise me, dear readers, if the Globalists had to come to my blog to realize that China has become a preeminent global power and that an engineered global crisis is not going to establish a one world government in a depopulated world* *https://www.independent.co.uk/?CMP=ILC-refresh* *All of a sudden, the February recess of UK MPs has been cancelled to deal with Brexit business and top Globalist Jeremy Hunt, a relative of the Queen, has said it may have to be delayed.* *China and its state central bank is poised to switch its production from exports to domestic cons... more »
The making of a U.S. puppet in Venezuela
Journalist and author Max Blumenthal joins Rick Sanchez to offer his analysis of Venezuela’s political crisis. He says Juan Guaido’s “real constituency is in Washington” and that he’s at the forefront of a years-long destabilization campaign orchestrated by the US. Read much more on this story *here *
Audit says Oregon marijuana regulators fail to meet basic standards
A new audit released by the Oregon Secretary of State examined the state’s regulation of the cannabis market since voters said yes to legalization in 2014. Some of the audit’s conclusions that will be of particular interest to marijuana companies in Oregon include: The state cannabis program failed to keep up with mandatory inspections. Regulators […] Audit says Oregon marijuana regulators fail to meet basic standards is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Lack of cannabis tracking data in WA sparks confusion, missed business opportunities
A dearth of comprehensive price and sales data and incorrect figures about marijuana commerce have sowed confusion among cannabis businesses in Washington state since regulators rolled out a new traceability system more than a year ago. Cannabis analytics companies that long relied on the data have watched their revenues shrink. Also, the lack of market […] Lack of cannabis tracking data in WA sparks confusion, missed business opportunities is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
China's aviation safety record, Merkel and her plane troubles
*While China's civil aviation has had zero accidents in more nearly eight years, the German government's aviation record has become impressively poor recently. Angela Merkel had to fly with Iberian airlines to a G 20 summit after her plane nearly crashed in November and she did not dare take another.* *Let's hope the German airforce notches up a major accident when Angela Merkel flies to Japan on Sunday, and this time, there is no Satellite phone available for her.* http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-01/31/c_137789907.htm *The Germans woke up to the threat of the Globalists in... more »
Brazil’s Petrobras Sells Pasadena Refinery to Chevron
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Petrobras America Inc. (PAI), a Petrobras subsidiary, signed a purchase and sale agreement on Wednesday with Chevron USA Inc. for the sale of the shares it held of the Pasadena Refining System (PRSI), located in Pasadena, Texas. “The transaction value comprises US$ 562 million, […] The post Brazil’s Petrobras Sells Pasadena Refinery to Chevron appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pt.2 US Asks Western Allies (Not Turkey) to Form Buffer Zone in Syria
*No luck on getting any more of the WSJ article from yesterday.* *If you missed it, check below: * U.S. Asks Western Allies to Help Form Buffer Zone in Northern Syria *WASHINGTON—The U.S. wants to assemble a coalition of Western nations to create and potentially enforce a new buffer zone in northern Syria, U.S. officials said, but none have yet agreed to the proposal, which includes a promise of American military assistance.."* *I did find some additional information from WaPO.. * *Last few paragraphs.. * *"Who would do it?Given these requirements, the reality of a truly safe... more »
China's president calls for ecological civilization
*China's President Xi Jinping has floated plans for building an ecological civilization.* *That while the moronic and evil Globalists only ecological solution is to try to wipe out hundreds of millions of people in the USA, UK, the EU and Africa.* *There are other ways of reducing pollution such as renewable energy etc* *BEIJING, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) -- An article by President Xi Jinping on building an ecological civilization will be carried in the third issue of Qiushi Journal this year, to be published Friday.* *In the article, Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of Chin... more »
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Chris Hedges points out how the obscenely rich few are trying to distract from their accumulation of wealth in order to avoid what would stand to be a massive public backlash. Emily Peck discusses the question of why our economic system is set up to allow the concentration of billions of dollars in single individuals. And Bill McKibben writes about the importance of perseverance against entrenched interests in fighting for a just transition toward cleaner energy. - Meanwhile, Marc Lee calls for expanded public transit to reduce greenhouse... more »
Cosmological constant from pixels
I've known Jonathan Heckman as a brilliant Harvard student – I think that he was still an undergrad when he was greatly contributing to papers with Vafa and others. And it's great to see this UPenn assistant professor (the same state where Ashtekar works at PSU – my point is that the string theorists could potentially face some extra friendly hostility in Pennsylvania) as a senior co-author of a provoking paper: Pixelated Dark Energy. They did very well in the speed contest. By several milliseconds, they have beaten two competitors who also submitted the paper at 19:00:03 UTC :-) so... more »
Freedom lifts up people and nature together
CFACT discusses liberty & property rights in FreedomWorks interview. The post Freedom lifts up people and nature together appeared first on CFACT .
Globalists considering an electricity black out? Pointless ploy
*Are the Globalists planning an attack on our electricity grid as described by Infowars? They would have the motive, the means, unlike China or Russia, say.* *But here's the rub. China has very advanced cyber technologies and can most likely protect itself from any such an attack and go on to inflict a devastating counterpunch on the USA, UK or France if they dare use this as a false flag.* *Virtually the entire globe will immediately think the Globalists are the ones behind any power blackout.* *Since the swine flu vaccine scandal of 2009, the Globalists are billions of people's ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Inside the UAE's Secret Hacking Team of US Mercenaries Industrial Scale Renewable Energy Is Fossil Fuel The Making of Juan Guaido: How the US Regime Change Laboratory Created Venezuela's Coup Leader Mueller's Forgotten Surveillance Crime Spree - The Hill Patagonia's Billionaire Founder To Give Away Millions His Company Saved from Trump's Tax Cuts to Save Planet China Test-Fires "Guam Killer" Dong-Feng MissileThis Technology From MIT Can Beam A Voice Right Into Your HeadA polar vortex is engulfing the US. Here's what that really means, and why these events might... more »
When will Democrats say “That’s Enough!” guest blogger Joan Shaw Turrentine
At what point will the sane folks (yes, there are some!) who have identified as "Democrat" for years realize that their party is gone? At what point will they finally say, "That's enough. I can't stand by and watch one generation decide to trash the whole structure of this once-great country. It's not rational (and is incredibly arrogant) to imagine that a few politicians of our day are smarter than all the brilliant minds that conceived this country and all the great statesmen who nurtured it through many generations into being the greatest country in the world. I can't pretend a... more »
Should the Air Force Buy More Stealth F-35s?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * At issue is a key and concerning question raised by expert F-35 observers -- namely that if the US should find itself in a high-end war against a major adversary such as Russia on the European continent, will it simply not have enough 5th-gen aircraft to meet the threat? While senior Air Force leaders are calling for a “fast” pursuit toward production and delivery of its stated F-35 objectives, there are some voices now raising the question as to whether the rates should be sped up even more -- potentially even increasing the overall numbers for the pr... more »
Stealth F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Has Some Serious Problems: Report
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The 2018 report from the Pentagon's operational testing and evaluation arm, set for public release this week and obtained early by Bloomberg's Tony Capaccio, indicates that ongoing reliability issues have drastically shortened the service life far below expectations. The egregiously expensive and notoriously unreliable F-35 Joint Strike Fighter are even more of a disappointment than you previously thought, according to a new Department of Defense assessment obtained by Bloomberg News. The 2018 report from the Pentagon's operational testing and ev... more »
Intelligence Chiefs Appointed By Trump Tell Congress He's Wrong-- About Virtually Everything
*Mattis and Kelly by Nancy Ohanian* A new poll from Morning Consult offered some more bad news for Trump and his congressional enablers-- and for xenophobes in general. Just 31% of voters support shutting the government down again to force Congress to pay for Trump's vanity-wall, while 58% are opposed to another shutdown. Only 38% like TRump's idea of declaring a state of emergency to build his wall and a majority of Americans oppose it. The latest poll from Quinnipiac-- the one that shows voters trust Nancy Pelosi more than Trump, 49-42%-- shows the minority of Americans who suppor... more »
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*UK: Academy schools [charters] struggle with ‘unsustainable’ deficits* Schools in England are merging into larger academy chains and slashing costs in a bid to manage “unsustainable” deficits, according to an authoritative survey of more than 1,000 academies. The report by the Kreston academies group found that half of the schools had an operating deficit last year, with only stringent cuts and the sharing of resources within multi-academy trusts (Mats) stopping the figure from being higher. The group said that while the average deficits at academies fell in 2018 compared with 2... more »
Manus Island detainee Behrouz Boochani wins Australia's richest literary prize
Just In - 16 hours ago
The Kurdish-Iranian journalist's book No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison was written on his mobile phone over multiple years and he hopes the win will "bring more attention" to the situation of asylum seekers in detention.
Amended FTA with China to be finalised in mid-Feb
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
31-Jan-2019 In order to improve Pakistan-China trade relations, amendments to the FTA will be finalised in mid-February dialogue between the two sides
[Vidéo] Le transhumanisme nous déshumanise-t-il ?
Ethical Technology - 16 hours ago
[Vidéo] Le transhumanisme nous déshumanise-t-il ?
US Erodes Russia-Turkey Axis In Syria
Through the past month since US President Donald Trump tweeted his fateful decision to withdraw troops from Syria, a familiar pattern began appearing – no sooner than Trump makes a foreign-policy decision, those around him scramble to try to delay that decision. However, in the Syrian case, signs are that […] The post US Erodes Russia-Turkey Axis In Syria appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
Eyeing The White House: The Democratic Field
Not so much hunting season as declaratory season in US politics. The US presidential candidates from the Democratic side are making promises spiced with forced excitement in anticipation of the 2020 elections. This early morning of the public holiday of Martin Luther King, Jr., US voters were given a spray […] The post Eyeing The White House: The Democratic Field appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
The Fight Against Disinformation – A Lucrative Business
The fight against disinformation in the West is rapidly becoming a lucrative business. High-profile media campaigns around so-called fake news in the political sphere are just the tip of an iceberg that, in many ways, is hiding what it’s really about and the objectives of those actually involved. The fake […] The post The Fight Against Disinformation – A Lucrative Business appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
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*The whole ‘narrative involving the polar vortex is just another pseudoscientific scam’* By physicist Dr. Lubos Motl The polar vortex is some distortion of the shape of the warm and cold regions and winds and their boundary that makes the Arctic "reach" to zones that expect to be warmer. It's great but you can't really get a polar vortex without some wind from the North – cold Arctic wind that actually brings the boundary and the whole chilly air mass to Chicago, and does so sufficiently quickly so that the air doesn't get heated up much during the journey. If you think just for ... more »
Edmund Burke’s Enlightenment
A Painting of Edmund BurkeEdmund Burke often gets labeled as a thinker of the Counter-Enlightenment, by the historians who see the Enlightenment as a project conceived by the 18th century French philosophers. Gertrude Himmelfarb disagrees with this view. She notes that Burke, an avowed disciple of Adam Smith, has played an important role in the British Enlightenment through his contributions in aesthetics, economic theory, moral theory, and political theory. Here’s an excerpt from Himmelfarb’s book *The Roads to Modernity*, (Chapter 3: “Edmund Burke’s Enlightenment”): Unlike the A... more »
Merkel to board next dodgy plane on Sunday, team patriot Germany should see the big picture and do their duty
*MOST POWERFUL GLOBALIST FIXER IN EUROPE IS A MENACE* *TEAM PATRIOT GERMANY CAN SEIZE THE CHANCE TO HELP SECURE AND ORDERLY BREXIT, PREVENT AN ENGINEERED ECONOMIC MELTDOWN AND STOP THE EBOLA FALSE FLAG BY MAKING SURE IT'S HER LAST EVER FLIGHT* *WOULD HELP PAVE WAY FOR RESET OF FINANCIAL SYSTEM TO STATE ISSUED MONEY, NEW BOOM ERA* *WOULD HELP END FALSE FLAGS TO START WW3* *TEAM PATRIOT JAPAN AND ANY COUNTRY ON HER FLIGHT PATH LIKE IRAN COULD ALSO HELP* *IF THEY FLY VIA LARISA, GREECE, THEY CAN RELY ON ME, PLEASURE TO BE OF ASSISTANCE* *MERKEL LIKELY A KEY FIXER ALONG WITH TSIPRAS ... more »
Total recall: Brazilian journal issues “total retraction” of plagiarized paper
We’ve seen partial retractions, and retract-and-replacements, but here’s a first (cue timpanis): The Total Retraction. A Brazilian journal has pulled a 2018 paper on food security for plagiarism — at least, that’s what really happened; the stated reasons are a bit sauced up. According to the notice: TOTAL RETRACTION The editorial team of Revista Ciência … Continue reading Total recall: Brazilian journal issues “total retraction” of plagiarized paper
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