Monday, January 07, 2019

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Study This Picture: This Could Be the Army's New Future Infantry Fighting

Kris Osborn at Test Feed Using Fields - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Introdicing the Lynx: an effort to combine German combat-vehicle engineering and expertise with Raytheon’s weaponry, sensor and computing technology. The Army is vigorously pursuing a new combat vehicle able to launch attack drones, carry longer-range TOW missiles, fire a 50mm cannon and operate “optionally-manned” technology, according to initial requirements outlined by service weapons developers. The Optionally Manned Vehicle, an infantry fighting vehicle, is intended as a high-tech, more mobile and more lethal Bradley. The Army is already working ... more »

University departments’ possible name changes

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 17 hours ago
Michael Rectenwald a professor at NYU suggests in a comment on Facebook some academic department titles to replace those old, tired, worn out ones that have served to make our nation great. I was going to use the word "new," but looking back at things I was writing in the 1990s, they aren't new, just retreads. I was asked to leave a women's studies brown bag luncheon at OSU Main Library in the 90s because I am white. "Non-English Literature, UnAmerican Studies, Gender-Changing Studies, Women's-and-the-Men-Who-Think-They're-Women Studies, African American (Affirmative Action) Studi... more »

Four Degrees Warmer! (that wouldn’t be satirical now?)

Robert at Ice Age Now - 17 hours ago
It’s only MINUS 25 C (minus 13 F) so clearly, the polar bears must be sweating. ______________ Four Degrees Warmer! (that wouldn’t be satirical now?) Near record levels of ice on Greenland Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser The climate is running away, it’s hard to keep up with it. It’s been measured on a daily basis for ... Read moreFour Degrees Warmer! (that wouldn’t be satirical now?) The post Four Degrees Warmer! (that wouldn’t be satirical now?) appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Quels sont les effets du Ceta jusqu'ici ?

bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
07-Jan-2019 Un an après son entrée en vigueur à titre provisoire, le Ceta présente un bilan mitigé. En dépit des controverses, il sert de modèle à de nombreux autres accords.

China sends military ships and aircraft to warn off US Navy vessel in disputed waters

Just In - 17 hours ago
A US guided-missile destroyer sailed near disputed islands in the South China Sea as US officials joined talks in Beijing during a truce in a bitter trade war.

Japanese billionaire beats chicken nugget enthusiast to become most-retweeted person ever

Just In - 17 hours ago
Yusaku Maezawa promises large prizes to followers who share his message boasting of the volume of sales his online clothing retailer is making, earning many more retweets than a man who just wanted free chicken nuggets.

Missing man's body found at Grampians following extensive police search

Just In - 17 hours ago
The body of missing South Australian man David Moscarda is found near Mount Shelley at the base of the Grampians, police confirm.

The Steele Dossier Was Planned As Hillary’s Insurance Policy

Washington Times at The Duran - 17 hours ago
Peter Strzok’s “insurance policy” idea was conceived months before and put into action by none other than the Clinton presidential campaign. The post The Steele Dossier Was Planned As Hillary’s Insurance Policy appeared first on The Duran.

New Data Suggests Shocking Shale Slowdown

OilPrice.com at The Duran - 17 hours ago
The post New Data Suggests Shocking Shale Slowdown appeared first on The Duran.

Mitt Romney shows establishment still ignorant of wartime casualties

The Hill at The Duran - 17 hours ago
The post Mitt Romney shows establishment still ignorant of wartime casualties appeared first on The Duran.

Golden Globes Flu Shot Shtick: I Thought We Were NOT Supposed to Listen to Actors About Vaccines?

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Last night at the Golden Globe awards, fake flu shots were administered to attendees amid a blatant prejudice toward and hatred of medical (vaccination) choice. "If you're an anti-vaxxer, just put a napkin over your head... more »

Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson: Vaccines and Autism Was Top Goverment Expert was Silenced?

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Yesterday, Sharyl Attkisson aired a critically important piece of journalism that will go unnoticed or be buried by mainstream media. Please join us in thanking her and her guests Robert Kennedy, Jr., Rolf Hazelhurst and Beth Clay. You can read... more »

New Studies Reveal That Russian Social-Media Involvement In U.S. Politics Was Not As Sophisticated As Many Are Claiming

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 17 hours ago
Facebook ads linked to a Russian effort to disrupt the US political process are displayed as Facebook executives appear before the House Intelligence Committee on November 1, 2017. (Reuters / Aaron Bernstein) *The Nation*: *New Studies Show Pundits Are Wrong About Russian Social-Media Involvement in US Politics* *Far from being a sophisticated propaganda campaign, it was small, amateurish, and mostly unrelated to the 2016 election.* The release of two Senate-commissioned reports has sparked a new round of panic about Russia manipulating a vulnerable American public on social media... more »

Saudi Woman Who Fled To Thailand Fears Death If Sent Home

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 18 hours ago
From VOA News: “Saudi Woman Who Fled to Thailand Fears Death if Sent Home January 06, 2019 6:56 PM, VOA … Continue reading →

Workington says NO to New Coal Mine Under Irish Sea

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 18 hours ago
Originally posted on Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole: On Saturday 5th January Keep Cumbrian Coal in the Hole were joined by Cumbrian folk from…

Chairman Thompson Calls on Secretary Nielsen to Come Before the Homeland Security Committee to Answer for the Administration’s Border Security Policies

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 18 hours ago
“Chairman Thompson Calls on Secretary Nielsen to Come Before the Homeland Security Committee to Answer for the Administration’s Border Security … Continue reading →

Can Taiwan's Military Stop A Chinese Invasion?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 18 hours ago
*James Holmes, National Interest:* *Is Taiwan's Military Really Ready to Take on China?* *We asked one of the world's leading experts that very question.* Chinese president Xi Jinping issued his latest threat to Taiwan during what the BBC artfully calls “a speech marking 40 years since the start of improving ties” between the communist-ruled mainland and the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. Xi exhorted Taiwanese to accept that they “must and will be” unified with the mainland. Sheesh. If forty years of improving ties culminate in threats to wipe out your negotiating partner’s p... more »

Qanon - The grip tightens - 10,000 Arrested?

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
*[image: President Donald Trump.]* Rather obviously, Trump can appoint an acting cabinet head in order to really clean house and implement major reform. Just like a corporation. Now understand as well that the DOD is having its first ever internal audit. An acting chief will not wear the consequences. My guess is that he will cycle through the whole cabinet through the next two years at least or until the whole apparatus is cleaned up and doing its job free of blatant corruption and political holdovers. I do think Hercules had the easier job but we now see the machinery at work.... more »

Our Exhausted American Mediocracy

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
Understand that this was an populist revolution against a regime that had built up its privileges over decades and had literally eliminated or neutralized any form of leadership able challenge them. As always the best and brightest leave or die and their replacements are their toadies. Do this a couple of times and the generally stupid are running the zoo. Then along came Trump. They have been screaming for two years now. In fairness the whole leadership has to be reformed top to bottom. Major divisions need to wound up or re-tasked and id fairness that task is well begun thro... more »

Far Left Media Is Dying Because Gen-Z Is Too Conservative January 1, 2019

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
* .* There is ample irony here but it makes profound sense. You must understand that up to about perhaps a decade ago ,that information access required wilful action like reading a newspaper and the like. Now it is available 24/7 on your cell phone. For that reason everyone is way better informed. Now understand that the so called progressives always focused on the uninformed child coming to university as their prime target. Suppose that changed. When i entered University back in 1967, i joined well informed students who jumped on anyone buying into communist lies. Those ... more »

A Single Cell Hints at a Solution to the Biggest Problem in Computer Science

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This may be important. I understand that every living cell is operated by a dark matter processor. That means the problem can be expanded directly to the population of those affected and brute force computation can then look at the population of all paths and even make choices. Suddenly no problem at all for what is still a simple algorithm for brute force methods. Now we need to figure out how to actually harness this a well. *A Single Cell Hints at a Solution to the Biggest Problem in Computer Science* *One small amoeba found a solution to the traveling salesman problem... more »

A Good Monday Morning

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 19 hours ago

Ending in Style

LL at Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
This blog posting won't work without help from you all by way of commentary. This twitter post has been knocking around the Internet mainly because it's a great idea. I snagged it from Daily Timewaster. $50 is a fair price, but what would it cost to have her throw myself onto my coffin and wail? Would she be willing to wear a fetish nurse outfit (which would explain my lack of energy before I expired)? I've got a lot of dark and interesting secrets there may be others there who are unpaid... She'd need to stand out from the crowd if I would authorize a payment of $50. I always tho... more »

China's Navy Has Big Plans for Its Future Aircraft Carriers

David Axe at Test Feed Using Fields - 19 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Think drones and electromagnetic catapults. The Chinese navy plans to embark jet-powered drones about future aircraft carriers, an unnamed military source reportedly told the government-run media outlet *Global Times*. But that could take a while. On Jan. 5, 2018, China Central Television aired a video depicting a *Tian Ying* drone taking off and landing. The broadcast represented the jet-propelled drone's first public appearance. It's unclear when and where the flight took place. *Global Times* described the *Tian Ying* -- "Sky Hawk" in Chinese --... more »

Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, January 7, 2019

Jack Arnhold at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: I Hate Mondays @ Fosfobox (Copacabana) – This is the party for those who don’t want the weekend to end, or are already fed up with the week! I […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, January 7, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Global Economic Meltdown Imminent – What They Don’t Want You to Know

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
Unless you have been living off the grid or to engrossed in the latest season of your favourite television series you will likely of heard about some mass sell offs in the stock market. The post Global Economic Meltdown Imminent – What They Don’t Want You to Know appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Is The U.S. Responsible For A Civilian Massacre In Somalia Before Black Hawk Down?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 19 hours ago
General Mohamed Aidid *Natalia Megas, Daily Beast:* *Did the U.S. Cover Up a Civilian Massacre Before Black Hawk Down?* *U.S. forces hit a peace summit in Somalia, then lied about it. Some say the deadly operation violated the laws of war, but more than 25 years later the cover-up continues.* Christian was nodding off in the back of a Black Hawk helicopter when he heard the first explosion. “I remember thinking to myself, that was big... it had to be Americans,” he told The Daily Beast. “Nobody else had that kind of firepower in Somalia.” He’d been orbiting the skies above Mogadi... more »

Woman accused of fatal hit-run was driving disqualified, court hears

Claire Campbell at Just In - 20 hours ago
A 24-year-old woman charged over the death of a delivery truck driver in Adelaide's north was on bail for another matter, driving disqualified and had an imitation handgun in her bag at the time of her arrest, a court hears.

David Leyonhjelm to quit federal politics and contest NSW election

Just In - 20 hours ago
Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm announces he will quit federal politics so he can contest the New South Wales state election.

'He was stopped for being black': Racial profiling claims over jailing of WA actor

Sarah Collard at Just In - 20 hours ago
Indigenous actor and dancer Rubeun Yorkshire was arrested during a family outing at a Perth beach and spent five days behind bars over unpaid fines, in an incident his supporters say was racially motivated.

Crawler lightning: Why tentacles of light flash across the sky

Kate Doyle at Just In - 20 hours ago
Check out this amazing imagery of lightning reaching out across the sky on the weekend. What causes these spectacular strikes?

Search underway for SA man missing in Victoria's Grampians

Just In - 20 hours ago
A search is underway in the Grampians region of Victoria for missing South Australian man David Moscarda after his vehicle was found in the area on Sunday. His family has raised concerns for his welfare as he suffers from a medical condition.

Musical Interlude: 2002, "Remember Now"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 20 hours ago
2002, "Remember Now" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq4qjI8VVzg

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 20 hours ago
“Cosmic dust clouds sprawl across a rich field of stars in this sweeping telescopic vista near the northern boundary of Corona Australis, the Southern Crown. Probably less than 500 light-years away and effectively blocking light from more distant, background stars in the Milky Way, the densest part of the dust cloud is about 8 light-years long. At its tip (upper right) is a group of lovely reflection nebulae cataloged as NGC 6726, 6727, 6729, and IC 4812. *Click image for larger size.* A characteristic blue color is produced as light from hot stars is reflected by the cosmic dust. ... more »

President Trump Signals He Wants To Scale Back U.S. Forces In Somalia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 21 hours ago
Al Shabaab militants parade new recruits after arriving in Mogadishu, Somalia, on Oct. 21, 2010.Feisal Omar / Reuters file *NBC: **Pentagon plans to scale back in Somalia, latest sign Trump wants to cut troops abroad* *President Trump ordered U.S. troops out of Syria and is weighing a possible drawdown in Afghanistan. Now Somalia could see a reduced role for U.S. forces.* WASHINGTON — The U.S. military plans to scale back its role in Somalia and curtail airstrikes against al-Shabab insurgents after having taken out many of the group's senior operatives, two senior U.S. officials t... more »

China Says It Is Leading In The Development Of Electromagnetic Railguns

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 21 hours ago
China’s military is focusing more on advanced technology. Reuters/Stringer *Steve Mollman, Quartz*:* China says its navy is taking the lead in game-changing electromagnetic railguns* China’s landing of a rover on the far side of the moon grabbed headlines around the world this week. Less noticed, the country’s state media reported on progress in another arena: game-changing naval weaponry. The state-run Global Times said on Thursday (Jan. 3) that Chinese warships will soon be equipped with electromagnetic railguns that fire projectiles with “incredibly destructive velocity,” and th... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Republicans are so freaked out about having some in-your-face women taking positions in the House Of Representatives. Women being assertive, loud and proud! Primitive, knuckle-dragging cavemen that they are, Republicans just can't handle it. They think the world has gone insane. And, it's not just that so many of the new representatives are women, it's all that ethnicity and more. Dear Republicans, you can't handle it? Tough shit. How about you just keel over and die! That goes for some of you old fart establishment status quo Democrats, too.You are living fossils. Do th... more »

"Just Remember..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »

"The Cruelest Joke Of All..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
"The smallest decisions made had such profound repercussions. One ten-minute wait could save a life… or end it. One wrong turn down the right street or one seemingly unimportant conversation, and everything was changed. It wasn't right that each lifetime was defined, ruined, ended, and made by such seemingly innocuous details. A major life-threatening event should come with a flashing warning sign that either said ABANDON ALL HOPE or SAFETY AHEAD. It was the cruelest joke of all that no one could see the most vicious curves until they were over the edge, falling into the abyss belo... more »

Chet Raymo, "The World Is Beautiful"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
*"The World Is Beautiful"* by Chet Raymo *"Gubbinal"* "That strange flower, the sun, Is just what you say. Have it your way. The world is ugly, And the people are sad. That tuft of jungle feathers, That animal eye, Is just what you say. That savage of fire, That seed, Have it your way. The world is ugly, And the people are sad." - Wallace Stevens I'll have it both ways. I'll have that strange flower. I'll have that ball of seething hydrogen, the magnetic storms, the arching flares. I'll have that tuft of jungle feathers. I'll... more »

Free Download: Walt Whitman, "Leaves of Grass"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
*"Miracles"* "Why, who makes much of a miracle? As to me I know of nothing else but miracles, Whether I walk the streets of Manhattan, Or dart my sight over the roofs of houses toward the sky, Or wade with naked feet along the beach just in the edge of the water, Or stand under trees in the woods, Or talk by day with anyone I love, or sleep in the bed at night with anyone I love, Or sit at the table at dinner with the rest, Or look at strangers opposite me riding in the car, Or watch honeybees busy around the hive of a summer forenoon, Or animals feeding in the fields, Or birds, or the wo... more »

"You Are the One You Are Waiting for: Turn to Yourself"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
*"You Are the One You Are Waiting for: Turn to Yourself"* by "Ultimately, you are the one. We spend a lot of our lives looking for role models, mentors, teachers, and gurus to guide us on our path. There is nothing wrong with this and, in fact, finding the right person at the right time can really help. However, it is important to realize that in the absence of such a figure, we can very safely rely upon ourselves. We carry within us everything we need to know to make progress on our paths to self-realization. The outer world serves as a mirror. Or to use another metaphor, our inn... more »

The “Catalan Question” (II)

Vladislav B. SOTIROVIĆ at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
At least from the Madrid’s point of benefits, in order to solve the “Catalan Question” probably is the optimal solution that historical lands of Castilla would proclaim their own political independence from Catalonia – Castilla, nevertheless, was one of two founding independent states of Spain. The post The “Catalan Question” (II) appeared first on OrientalReview.org.

"The Best Method..."

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
*Click image for larger size.* "When dealing with the insane, the best method is to pretend to be sane." - Hermann Hesse • Click image for larger size, which you may then fill in and frame if you're so inclined, as I did... - CP

Mainstream Doctors Say That Colon Cleansing is “Worthless.” Here’s What They’re Not Telling You.

Nick Meyer at AltHealthWorks.com - 21 hours ago
With so many unnatural foods, including GMOs, in our diet these days, it seems as if digestive problems have become an epidemic in the United States. Dr. Matthew Marturano, a naturopathic digestion specialist, has seen it firsthand, and taken it upon himself to help fix this debilating and persistent problem that shows no signs of slowing down in the general population. Scroll down toward the bottom of this article to see Dr. Marturano’s thoughts on colon cleansing and whether it’s really a good idea or not. In this interview, Dr. Marturano spoke about what he’s seen as a holistic d... more »

Military coup allegedly underway in Gabon

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – A military coup has allegedly begun inside the oil-rich west African nation of Gabon, the BBC reported this morning. According to the BBC report, the military in Gabon announced that it seized power over the oil-rich nation in order to “restore democracy.” They took control of the national radio station […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Breaking: Israeli forces interecept missile fired from Gaza

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
A missile, which was earlier launched from the territory of Gaza in the direction of Israel, has been intercepted by the Israeli Air Defense Forces, the IDF announced on its Twitter account on Monday. “A rocket launch from Gaza into Israel was identified and intercepted by the IDF’s Iron Dome Aerial Defense System,” the statement […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish regime slams Bolton’s comments on targeting Kurds as ‘irrational’

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin stated on Sunday that the comments by the U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton on Turkey targeting Kurds in Syria were ‘irrational.’ In a new statement, Kalin claimed that “the issue is PKK/PYD/YPG are making efforts to establish order by oppressing Kurds, who don’t […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkish military continues large-scale build up along Syrian border

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Turkish military continued their large-scale buildup along the Syrian border, yesterday, sending another convoy towards the front-lines of the Kurdish-led forces. According to the Daily Sabah publication, the Turkish Armed Forces sent a large convoy of vehicles to an unnamed Syrian border province on Sunday. “A nine-car military convoy, consisting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Kurdish forces could be integrated in Syrian Army: SDF official

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) could be integrated into the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the near future, the spokesperson for the SDF told the AFP last week. Speaking to the AFP News Agency, the spokesperson for the SDF, Redur Khalil, said that the Syrian Democratic Forces could be […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Christmas Mass takes place in Alexandria, despite terror threat (video)

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
Christmas Mass was held in Alexandria Sunday, marking the Orthodox Christmas, following the Julian calendar, where the holy day falls on January 7. Despite the threat of terrorist attacks, with religious minorities facing pressure in Egypt, the festivities continued. As worshipper Beshoy Fawzi explained: “We came today to pray, we aren’t afraid of terrorists or […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Cactus Knowing What Snow Is

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 22 hours ago
Some trip photos of snow in the Arizona and New Mexico Desert. Continue reading →

Uniting Church to continue to allow same-sex marriages following SA's deciding vote

Ben Nielsen at Just In - 22 hours ago
The Uniting Church in Australia will continue to allow ministers the right to decide whether to marry same-sex couples following a vote in South Australia. Conservative church members say they will continue their campaign.

Man told he survived being run over in tent because he was lying on stomach

Sian Johnson at Just In - 22 hours ago
A man who was run over by a car while sleeping inside his tent at a music festival on New Year's Day claims he told festival organisers his campsite was not safe.

Photobomber extraordinaire steals the show at the Golden Globes

Just In - 22 hours ago
Catapulting both herself and her employer's brand into some serious spotlight, a promotional model dubbed "Fiji water girl" becomes a viral sensation after photobombing a slew of celebrity red carpet snaps at the Golden Globes.

As Australia ponders its crucial next move, a toast to victorious India

Dean Bilton at Just In - 22 hours ago
India has completed its successful ambush of Australia, outplaying its opponents completely for a breakthrough series win. Australia must now plot its path forwards very carefully to avoid history repeating.

Saudi woman seeking Australian asylum avoids deportation attempt in Bangkok

Liam Cochrane at Just In - 22 hours ago
A young Saudi woman hoping to seek asylum in Australia amid fears she will be killed for renouncing Islam remains in Bangkok, despite attempts by Thai immigration officials to have her sent home.

Rosedale bushfire emergency warning downgraded following extensive waterbombing

Just In - 22 hours ago
Waterbombing slows the spread of a bushfire threatening the Victorian farming community of Willung, prompting authorities to downgrade an emergency warning to a watch and act.

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
#UPDATE President Donald Trump stood firm on his demand for billions of dollars to fund a border wall with Mexico, claiming "tremendous" support inside his camp on the contentious issue which has forced a government shutdown now entering its third week https://t.co/sBSCFka9if — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 6, 2019 Behind the scenes, China's top leaders are coming to a scary conclusion: the trade dispute is short-circuiting growth https://t.co/dfQh4FA3iO — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 7, 2019 VIDEO: Brazilian troops patrol the city of Fortaleza as the country’s far-rig... more »

Yemen And The Global Arms Trade (A DW Video Documentary)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
*From DW:* Weapons manufactured in the West and exported to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have ended up in the hands of Yemeni militia. This is directly in contravention of international law and arms trade treaties. A documentary by the independent journalist network Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) reveals the shocking details. Egyptian journalist Mohamed Aboelgheit spent a year tracing and documenting the origin of weapons that have ended up in the hands of armed groups fighting in Yemen’s civil war. The countries of origin include Germany, the US, ... more »

January 7th – 2018 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #718

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Monday January 7th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

Littlest Brown Pelican Is 2018 Bird of the Year!

Russ Curtis at International Bird Rescue – Every Bird Matters - 23 hours ago
We are proud to announce our 2018 Bird of the Year: The Littlest Brown Pelican! With many strong candidates, the race remained close right up to the end, but our little Brown Pelican captured the hearts of many and garnered the most votes. Her story began when she was rescued out of a backyard pond […]

Trump Insiders, Come Out of the Shadows

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – Remember the Alamo? – PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
America needs candor. The president’s supporters won’t be convinced by anonymous testimony. Peggy Noonan ~ Editor’s note: This piece was penned on Dec. 27, 2018. My most central hopes for 2019 involve, as yours likely do, peace at home and abroad. But I also hope very particularly for personal testimony from those who know […]

This Year’s Golden Globes Hosts On NBC: Not Interested In Trump-Bashing

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – Remember the Alamo? – PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Tim Graham ~ NBC’s Golden Globes Awards co-hosts Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh sounded an intereresting note in an interview previewing the show for The Hollywood Reporter. Neither was interested in piling up the anti-Trump hot takes. ANDY SAMBERG: Everyone is depressed, and maybe that’s as good a reason as any that everyone could […]

Trump Says He Prefers Shutdown Deal, But Could Build Wall Without Congress

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – Remember the Alamo? – PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Fred Lucas ~ President Donald Trump said he could build a wall along the southern border without Congress, but prefers a negotiated deal—one that he’s willing to keep part of the government closed to get, even if it takes months. “I could do it if I wanted,” Trump said Friday of completing a barrier […]

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Cpl. Randy Soliz, an administration clerk with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, dives into the water to shed his gear during an intermediate swim qualification. U.S. Marine Corps photoCpl. Matthew Teutsch *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Fighting and blowing stuff up: Marines release gritty photos of 2018’s best moments* (Charlotte Observer).

Canada’s new Safe Food law takes effect next week

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
D-Day for Canada’s Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) is just one week away. Long in the works, the new Safe Food law and regulations will replace 14 sets of regulations on Jan. 15, 2019. Canada’s food safety focus will shift to prevention of foodborne illnesses “by... Continue Reading

Illness, consumer complaints prompt recall of chips for undeclared milk

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Olde York Potato Chips of Brampton, Ontario, has responded to one gastrointestinal illness report with a four-state, U.S. recall. It recalled 10-ounce packages of Clancy’s Wavy Potato Chips with the UPC number 0 41498 16306 8 and the specific lot code BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6 because they may contain undeclared milk.... Continue Reading

INFOSAN involved in fipronil, fake rice and Salmonella events

Joe Whitworth at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
An international food safety entity responded to more than 80 incidents over a two-year period, according to a report. The International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) was involved in 84 international food safety events during 2016 and 2017. The network is managed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Biological... Continue Reading

Milk with undeclared tree nut allergen recalled by Shamrock Farms

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Over the weekend, Shamrock Farms of Phoenix recalled Shamrock Farms 2 percent Reduced Fat Vanilla Half Gallon Milk with Best Before Date 3/16/2019. The recall comes after a product retain of the milk with a Use By 03/16/19 Time Stamp 08:18-11:13 04-05 #1, tested positive for an undeclared tree nut (almond) allergen. People with tree... Continue Reading

The Remarkable Story On How A WWII Paratrooper Who Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*Task & Purpose*: *The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died* Few people outside of military and veterans circles will likely recognize the name T. Moffatt Burriss, but the Army veteran's stories of valor and heroism during World War II were the stuff every infantryman's dreams are made of. Burriss, who died Friday at age 99, was deployed to Europe with the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment from May 1943 to September 1945, and participated in some of the most dangerous and daring Allied missions of the global conflict, inc... more »

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
Thessaloníki, Thessaloniki, Greece. Thanks for stopping by!

"China Overrated by Right-Wing Kooks: These Crazies Are Just Like Hitler"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"China Overrated by Right-Wing Kooks: * *These Crazies Are Just Like Hitler"* by Fred Reed "One often sees the silly assertion by right-wing extremists that feminists, social justice warriors, and other “cranks” are enstupidating American education. The purpose. according to these fascists, who are just like Hitler, is “to make historically incompetent groups look competent.” The racism in these absurd claims is obvious. In particular such Neo-Nazis say that mathematical education is being destroyed to benefit “retards.” This “dumbing down,” they say, will hand the future to Chi... more »

Is A 70% Tax Rate On Incomes Beyond A Million Dollars Enough? Why Not Back To 90 Where It Used To Be Before 1963?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
The weekend Paul Krugman was on fire after Republicans cluelessly went on the warpath against Alexandria Cortez again, this time because of her *60 Minutes* tax hike for the rich proposal. His *NY Times *column, The Economics of Soaking the Rich, started by asking "What does Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez know about tax policy?" and then answering... "A lot." I have no idea how well Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will perform as a member of Congress. But her election is already serving a valuable purpose. You see, the mere thought of having a young, articulate, telegenic nonwhite woman serv... more »

"(Why) The World is So Messed Up We’re Inventing New Forms of Trauma"

noreply@blogger.com (Coyote Prime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"(Why) The World is So Messed Up We’re Inventing New Forms of Trauma"* The Age of Thanatos vs the Age of Eros by Umair Haque "I often say that we live in an age of trauma. There’s a simple way to think about that. The world is so messed up, we’re having to invent new forms of mental imbalance just to make sense of our own inability to cope with it. The world is so messed up it’s messing with our heads. Take the example of “climate grief.” Last year, the APA wrote a report which began to recognize that natural disasters and climate change were having severe, lasting psychological ef... more »

Urgent Action -- Transfer Support for Leonard Peltier

Brenda Norrell at CENSORED NEWS - 1 day ago
Dear Friends and supporters, At our legal visit yesterday, Leonard told us that his case manager had submitted his request for a transfer on Wed, 1-2 Dear Friends and supporters, At our legal visit yesterday, Leonard told us that his case manager had submitted his request for a transfer on Wed, 1-2-19. He was cautiously excited and felt his

Annual Oak Flat March 2019

Brenda Norrell at CENSORED NEWS - 1 day ago
The Oak Flat 5th Annual MARCH, February 8-10, 2019.. I hope everyone can come join us in a spiritual journey to protect all that is sacred. A time for prayers, a time for healing, a time to come together in a spiritual form to fight what it is evil. The unification of all people to fight the deception of how America was found and tell the true story of our people. For more information

Sandra Oh's emotional Golden Globes speech highlights 'moment of change' in Hollywood

Just In - 1 day ago
Sandra Oh made a powerful statement about racial representation in the film industry during the opening minutes of this year's awards ceremony, paying homage to films such as Crazy Rich Asians, BlacKkKlansman and Black Panther.

SA blackout inconvenience payments slashed, faulty light incentives remain

Casey Briggs at Just In - 1 day ago
South Australian households are set to lose $100 "inconvenience" payments for extended blackouts, but financial incentives for people who call in faulty street lights will still be on offer.

'It's all their fault' and 'working families': Get ready for another election race

Just In - 1 day ago
Here's your handy politics bingo card as the vying parties and cross-bench lucky dip compete for glory. What can we expect for the election year ahead?

Market-loving city's ban on single-use plastics hasn't quite gone to plan

Jesse Thompson at Just In - 1 day ago
Not much appeared to have changed at one of Darwin's most popular markets at the weekend, despite a council ban on single-use plastic items coming into effect.

Man in controversial British Army recruitment poster says he's resigning following backlash

Just In - 1 day ago
Stephen McWhirter, a Scots Guardsman who appeared in the British Army's Lord Kitchener-style recruitment posters, says he plans to quit the Army after receiving backlash from his colleagues.

Community rallies behind family of alleged hit-and-run victim

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 1 day ago
More than $85,000 has been raised to help support the family of a young truck driver who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run crash in Adelaide's north-east.

U.S. Preliminary Trade Delegation Arrives in China For Initial Discussions of “Technical Details”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
The official, albeit preliminary, U.S.T.R. delegation from the United States is on the ground in China to begin initial discussions of “technical details” surrounding the ongoing trade dispute. The preliminary talks are today (Jan 7th) through Wed (Jan 9th). The … Continue reading →

Breaking: Golden Globes freaks out stars giving them “flu shots” during live show (VIDEO)

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Perhaps because Sunday, Jan. 6 is deep into that fake ass flu season they try to indoctrinate us into, at the 2019 Golden Globes hosts Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg gave out flu shots — or did they? While we still don’t know if the shots during the show were real and actually given out at the […] The post Breaking: Golden Globes freaks out stars giving them “flu shots” during live show (VIDEO) appeared first on Health Nut News.

A New Device Helps Fighter Pilots Pee

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Popular Mechanics*: *This New Device Helps Fighter Pilots Pee at 30,000 Feet* *Bathroom breaks in fighter jets just got a whole lot easier.* Fighter and other tactical aircraft pilots are getting a new device that will make urinating and flying a lot easier a task. The Aircrew Mission Extender Device, now being fielded by the U.S. Air Force, replaces the previous method of peeing into a bag—an awkward experience at best—with a wearable device that detects urine and flushes it into a bag for storage. The call of nature has been a problem for pilots ever since the early days of f... more »

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