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Dresden Prize Awarded To Kim Phuc 'Napalm Girl' From Harrowing Vietnam War Image
Vietnam war survivor Kim Phuc Phan Thi in front of the photo for which she is known (SKY News) *The Independent: **Kim Phuc: 'Napalm Girl' from harrowing Vietnam War image receives German prize for peace work* 55-year-old awarded for support of Unesco and children wounded in war Kim Phuc, known as “Napalm Girl“ in an iconic photo showing her during the Vietnam War, has received an award in Germany for her work for peace. The 55-year-old, who now lives in Canada, was handed the Dresden Prize for her support of Unesco and children wounded in war, the organisers said. She was also ho... more »
Watching father die after Flinders St attack was 'torture', court told
Watching Antonios Crocaris take his final breath was "heartbreaking and torturous", the son of one of the victims of the Flinders St vehicle attack tells a court at the plea hearing for Saeed Noori.
Labor calls for cap on buybacks to be removed across Murray Darling Basin
Labor has announced a new policy to remove the 1,500 GL buyback cap on irrigators in the Murray Darling Basin.
SA Premier hits out at Murray-Darling Basin royal commissioner
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall slams the royal commission's scathing criticism of Water Minister David Speirs as "ludicrous" and "nonsensical" in Parliament.
The fight for control of Venezuela is being waged with food and vitamin pills
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Though millions are suffering from malnutrition in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro has blocked the import of humanitarian aid he believes is part of a US-orchestrated strategy to undermine and overthrow him.
Global search finds blood donor in Australia for young cancer patient in US
A blood donor has been found in Australia as part of a global search to help an American toddler with an extremely rare blood type, who requires frequent blood transfusions for cancer treatment.
Properties under threat in NSW bushfire emergency
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The NSW Rural Fire Service issues an emergency warning for a blaze burning on the Tingha Plateau, in the state's north west, where flames have crossed roads and are threatening properties.
'Dine-and-dash' crime spree delivers two years in jail for Perth's serial thief
Infamous "dine and dash" thief Lois Loder is sentenced to two years behind bars for a brazen crime spree where she fleeced business out of thousands of dollars by running out without paying her bills.
Injured climber airlifted to safety near Tasmania's Totem pole
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A 26-year-old man injured while attempting to cross from the Totem Pole to Cape Hauy in Tasmania's south is winched by a roping expert to a cliff ledge, before being carried 200 metres to be lifted to a rescue helicopter.
Powerful new sports integrity body has corruption in its sights
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The Federal Government establishes a one-stop shop integrity body to help tackle match-fixing, doping and corruption threats in sport.
Live: High-stakes politics as medical evacuation bill for asylum seekers hangs in balance
Labor and the crossbench are scrambling to save a bill to fast-track medical evacuations from Manus Island and Nauru. Labor amendments may end up sinking the bill, unless the disparate parties can strike a compromise and wrestle control of the Lower House. Follow live.
Chinese billionaire blasts 'giant baby' Australia's anti-China agenda
In a scathing 3,000-word interview, prominent political donor and Chinese billionaire Huang Xiangmo says he has been punished and smeared based on "groundless accusations" after Australia stripped him of his permanent residency.
Judicial Watch Uncovers Email Between Clinton Lawyer David Kendall and FBI Lawyer James Baker Same Day FBI Was Forced to Re-Open Investigation…
A lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch has unearthed an email [full pdf below] from Clinton Lawyer David Kendall to FBI chief legal counsel James Baker on the day the FBI was forced to re-open the Clinton email investigation due to … Continue reading →
New Research Does NOT Mean A World Without Insects
Please don’t be scared by this, it is just the journalists hyping things up again. It does not mean what it seems to mean from the headlines. Insects can’t vanish and we will continue to be able to grow our crops and do agriculture. The study itself involves a lot of extrapolation on inadequate data, not their fault, it is just that there hasn’t been that much research done on insect populations for them to draw on. 73 studies is not a lot for the whole world and the studies are limited. This is another example of hugely hyped up research with click bait headlines. Journalists do... more »
RFK Jr’s org announces: FDA Admits The Government IS Recommending Untested, Unlicensed Vaccines for Pregnant Women
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says, “As a nation, we can no longer pretend our trusted agencies are protecting our children. It is time to hold federal agencies accountable.” WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2019—In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, the FDA has admitted, for the first time, that government agencies, including the CDC, are recommending […] The post RFK Jr’s org announces: FDA Admits The Government IS Recommending Untested, Unlicensed Vaccines for Pregnant Women appeared first on Health Nut News.
Rep. Omar Apologizes for Tweets on AIPAC’s Influence
Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar said she had no intention offending anyone, including Jewish Americans.
New networks in Thai royal politics
On Ubolratana's abortive PM candidacy and what it suggests about the fragmentation of the "network monarchy". The post New networks in Thai royal politics appeared first on New Mandala.
"Online Therapy for PTSD: Does it Really Work?"
*"Online Therapy for PTSD: Does it Really Work?"* by BetterHelp.com *"Online Therapy for PTSD: Does it Really Work? *When you think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you probably think of soldiers or war veterans, right? Well, PTSD affects more than just soldiers. In fact, PTSD is a common mental health disorder that affects more than 44 million people in the United States and most of them are women. One in every nine women in America will develop PTSD, which is twice as many as American men. The main cause of PTSD is, of course, experiencing some kind of traumatic experien... more »
Why The Entire Political-Media Class Just Tried To End Ilhan Omar’s Career
Well, now we all know what happens when a public official criticizes AIPAC. And of course, that was the whole idea. Listening and learning, but standing strong 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/7TSroSf8h1 — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) February 11, 2019 Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has published an apology for […]
The Growth Of NATO
How does a country join @NATO? While it’s been around since 1949, NATO continues to grow, adding 17 new members since its founding. See what it takes for a candidate to be added to the alliance. #WeAreNATO pic.twitter.com/CJdKWlpDRU — U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) February 11, 2019
Energy & Environmental Newsletter: February 11, 2019
By John Droz, Jr. February 11, 2019 The Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy and environmental policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every three weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appreciate M... more »
Russia’s Exports Continue to Defy Sanctions
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The case for Russia collusion … against the Democrats
The post The case for Russia collusion … against the Democrats appeared first on The Duran.
Is Russia's Air Force Falling Apart?
*Task and Purpose* *Security, Europe* We have some answers. *This is what we know. * Three Russian military aircraft have crashed since Jan. 18, leaving at least five crew members dead at a time when the Russian Air Force is engaged in increasing aggressive aerial operations worldwide. *(This first appeared last month.)* - On Friday, two Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers collided during a training mission over the Sea of Japan, the Ministry of Defense announced. One of the four crew members aboard was recovered alive. - On Tuesday, a Tupolev Tu-22M3 crashed while landing a ... more »
This Video Proves Why Russia's MiG-31 Is a Supersonic Assassin
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * We have the footage. *Russian state news outlet TASS reports that the exercise involved ten crews, suggesting multiple, rotating sets of interceptors and intruders. Given that the 31BM is the latest variant in the prolific MiG-31 line, these kinds of exercises are as much intended to test new hardware as they are to train pilots in using it**.* From mounting hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to deploying anti-satellite technology, the Russian Air Force has big plans for their MiG-31 fighter. *(This first appeared last month.)* Recently released exercise... more »
The 1 Thing That Made Russia's Air Force a Killer
*Michael Peck* *Security, * One word: Syria. One reason for the use of dumb bombs was the failure of Russian smart bombs: the head of a Russian missile manufacturer had admitted that Russian guide weapons had problems *because Syria is a desert,* unlike the cooler conditions of the test ranges in Russia where munitions are developed. The Russian Air Force has learned valuable lessons during the recent campaign in Syria, according to a former senior Russian air commander. *(This first appeared last month.)* In fact, Russian air operations in support of the Syrian government g... more »
'I love Australia': Hakeem al-Araibi arrives home from Thai prison
Dozens of supporters gather at the airport to greet the Melbourne-based footballer after he was freed from the Thai prison where he was held for more than two months while fighting an extradition request from Bahrain.
Ilhan Omar’s Dilemma: AIPAC, Zionism and the Politics of Weaponized Identity
It happened once again; someone committed the egregious sin of speaking the truth only to be vilified by establishment voices. This time around, it was Ilhan Omar, Minnesota’s freshman Representative–and a refugee from Mogadishu, Somalia–who was mauled by her own party and the media-politico complex for daring to criticize AIPAC. The charges of antisemitism were thrown at a furious pace as politicians on both sides of the aisle and media personalities across the spectrum were… The post Ilhan Omar’s Dilemma: AIPAC, Zionism and the Politics of Weaponized Identity appeared first on T... more »
A judge rejected a coal mine because of climate change. Here's what that could mean
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A judge has potentially opened up a new chapter in Australia's climate litigation history, writes Justine Bell-James.
'You go crazy with a kid alone all day': Why closing playgroups are bad news for mums
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When Ludwika moved to Sydney from Poland, her local playgroup was a great place to meet people with her son Franek. But now the group has lost its venue and it's happening more often in NSW.
Tomic wins first match since Australian Open outburst against Hewitt
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Bernard Tomic returns to the tennis court for the first time since his extraordinary outburst against Lleyton Hewitt at last month's Australian Open, winning his first-round match in New York.
I endangered my friend in a grand final. I've regretted it ever since
I knew he'd taken a hit to the head and as his coach I told him he shouldn't go back on — but he insisted he'd be alright. We now know he shouldn't have played on.
'No better example of arrogance': Frustrations mount over new NT youth detention centre plans
Business owners next to the proposed site of a new youth detention centre at Pinelands say the NT Government has disregarded their concerns, skipping through a consultation process and not listening to potential impacts to their businesses.
Tony Mokbel, the drug kingpin who became Australia's most wanted man
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Tony Mokbel made his name in Melbourne's cut-throat underworld, shifting millions of dollars in drugs before fleeing to Greece on a yacht in a bid to escape justice.
Rates on hold 'over the horizon' as business activity 'loses momentum'
NAB is forecasting the next interest rate move will be beyond 2020 but, if the Reserve Bank does alter policy, it is more likely to be a cut as business confidence and conditions "lose momentum".
Patients Are Dumping Benzodiazepines in Favor of Cannabis to Treat Anxiety
*Alex Pietrowski* - The public is waking up to the fact that pharmaceuticals are dangerous.
As Trump Makes Case for Border Wall, Lawmakers Reach Deal
As President Trump traveled to the site of his Monday rally, Democratic and Republican negotiators back in Washington announced that lawmakers had reached an agreement in principle to fund the government ahead of a midnight Friday deadline to avoid another shutdown.
Iowa Democrats Propose ‘Virtual’ Caucuses in 2020
If approved, the measure would allow people to caucus using telephones or smart devices during the days leading up to caucus night.
Separated Migrant Families Demand Millions from US Agencies
The claims allege that many children remain traumatized even after being reunited with their parents, including a 7-year-old girl who won't sleep without her mother and a 6-year-old boy who is reluctant to eat.
Green New Deal Would Kill Almost Everyone, Warns Greenpeace Co-Founder
[image: green-new-deal-would-kill-almost-everyone-warns-greenpeace-co-founder] CALGARY, Canada — The “Green New Deal” proposed by congressional Democrats is a “recipe for mass suicide” and the “most ridiculous scenario I ever heard,” Greenpeace Co-Founder Patrick Moore warned in an exclusive interview with *The New American*. In fact, Dr. Moore warned that if the “completely preposterous” prescriptions in the scheme were actually implemented, Americans could be forced to turn to cannibalism to avoid starvation — and they still would not survive. Other experts such as Craig Rucker, ... more »
An Eye-Witness Account On The Two Day Battle To Kill ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi By Foreign ISIS Fighters
Destroyed building on the outskirts of Baghouz,10 February 2019. Photograph: Achilleas Zavallis/The Guardian *Martin Chulov, The Guardian*: *‘The fighting was intense’: witness tells of two-day attempt to kill Isis leader * *Foreign fighters reportedly executed after launching attack against Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi* Fresh details have emerged of the coup attempt against Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, with witnesses claiming foreign members of the terror group lost a two-day battle with his bodyguards before being rounded up and executed. A witness who spoke to the Guardian after... more »
Blood for Oil in Venezuela?
The Real News Network Published on Feb 10, 2019 Vijay Prashad discusses the extent to which US interest in Venezuelan oil and other natural resources is driving Trump’s policy of seeking regime change. The link is not that straight-forward, but it is there, says Prashad. end
China Says U.S. Warships Entered Waters Without Beijing’s Permission
PressTV Published on Feb 11, 2019 China’s foreign ministry strongly objects to the US after two American warships sail near disputed South China Sea islands. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also said the US warships entered the waters without Beijing’s permission. The Chinese navy later warned the US ship to leave the area. The US destroyers […]
Venezuela Holds ‘Most Important Military Drills in History’
RT Published on Feb 10, 2019 Courtesy: Nicolás Maduro / Twitter Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has launched what he described as the ‘most important’ drills in history, preparing to repel any potential invasion after the US and its allies backed self-proclaimed ‘interim president’ Guaido. end
Following in US Footsteps? UK Ready to Use ‘Hard Power’ Against Russia & China
RT Published on Feb 11, 2019 READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/9o51 The UK must be ready to use ‘hard power’ against Russia and China, defense chief Gavin Williamson has said. The remark has raised eyebrows in Moscow, which calls it “irrelevant” to reality and aimed at securing a larger budget. end
Steps Towards a One World Religion? Pope Signs Peace Document with Grand Imam!
FaceLikeTheSun Published on Feb 5, 2019 Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam https://catholicherald.co.uk/news/201… end
Trump Adviser Kushner to Visit Middle East on Peace Plan’s Economic Part
Trump Adviser Kushner to Visit Middle East on Peace Plan’s Economic Part by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ White House senior adviser Jared Kushner will travel to at least five Arab countries in late February to brief diplomats on the economic portion of a long-awaited US peace proposal for the Middle East and seek their support, officials said on Thursday, Reuters reports. […]
The Value of The Dollar Has No Guarantee Whatsoever — The Coming Revaluation of The Price of Gold
The Value of The Dollar Has No Guarantee Whatsoever — The Coming Revaluation of The Price of Gold by Egon von Greyerz, https://goldswitzerland.com/ The statement above is of course totally accurate for a country running budget and trade deficits for over half a century with a total debt, including unfunded liabilities, in the hundreds of trillions of […]
Israeli Military Conducts Massive War Simulation with Lebanon After Hezbollah Leader’s Speech
Israeli Military Conducts Massive War Simulation with Lebanon After Hezbollah Leader’s Speech by https://www.almasdarnews.com/ , 8 Feb 2019 BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reportedly carried out a massive military exercise that simulated war with Lebanon, Yiddish News reported on Friday. According to Yiddish News, the IDF military exercise was also backed […]
US Pushing Lebanon Towards War with Israel, According to Russian Envoy
US Pushing Lebanon Towards War with Israel, According to Russian Envoy by Dean Shmuel Elmas, https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/ Russia’s Ambassador to Lebanon Alexander Zasypkin has warned the next war between Israel and Lebanon would be the result of “U.S. activity in the region and their campaign against Iran and Hezbollah.” – In an interview with Russia’s Sputnik news agency, […]
Salvini Calls For Elimination Of Italy’s Central Bank, “Prison Time For Fraudsters”
Salvini Calls For Elimination Of Italy’s Central Bank, “Prison Time For Fraudsters” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ On Friday, in a moment of predictive insight, Bank of America correctly warned that the greatest threat to EPS – i.e., markets – in the next 3 years “is an acceleration of global populism via taxation, regulation & government intervention.” Just one […]
Mike Pompeo Claims “Active” Terror Cells in Venezuela (Bullshit)
The Duran Published on Feb 10, 2019 The Duran Quick Take: Episode 79. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s claim that Hezbollah is now “active in Venezuela”, and for this reason a US military intervention in the Latin American country is justified. end
Senate Forbids Israel Boycott – Is It Constitutional?
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Feb 7, 2019 The first Senate bill of the year has taken on those who seek to boycott Israel over its treatment of Palestinians. In a complicated maneuver, the Senate has voted to allow states to boycott the boycotters. Is it a free speech/First Amendment issue? Supporters of the bill say no. […]
Trump Wants Socialism for the Rich, Harsh Capitalism for the Rest
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
“America will never be a socialist country,” Donald Trump declared in his State of the Union... more »
Cowen on the Egalitarianism of the Economics Profession
Economic analysis is itself value-free, but in practice it encourages a cosmopolitan interest in natural equality. Many economic models, of course, assume that all individuals are motivated by rational self-interest or some variant thereof; even the so-called behavioral theories tweak only the fringes of a basically common, rational understanding of people. The crucial implication […] The post Cowen on the Egalitarianism of the Economics Profession appeared first on Econlib.
Snowflakes Meet the Blowtorch of Reality
The more ignorant the individual, the more they support the Green New Deal. Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog and Comment Advertisements
Russia Is Considering To Cut Itself From The Internet (Temporarily)
The net independence plan is seen as a way for Russia's government to get more control over online life *BBC: **Russia considers 'unplugging' from internet* Russia is considering whether to disconnect from the global internet briefly, as part of a test of its cyber-defences. The test will mean data passing between Russian citizens and organisations stays inside the nation rather than being routed internationally. A draft law mandating technical changes needed to operate independently was introduced to its parliament last year. The test is expected to happen before 1 April but no ... more »
Biden Is A Worse Candidate Than Hillary Was
Early this morning Alex Roarty and Patrick Gleason, reporting for McClatchy, wrote that "Joe Biden is everything a Democratic political consultant should love: He’s experienced, well-liked, and his poll numbers look great against Donald Trump." And we are sticking with our assessment that he's one of the worst of the Democrats who want to be president-- if not *the*worst. His back to normalcy approach would lose to one of two outcomes: another term for Trump or another horrible, pointless presidency. And, according to Roarty and Gleason we're not alone in thinking Biden would be a... more »
After Century of Removing #Appendixes, Docs Find #Antibiotics can be Enough
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/after-century-of-removing-appendixes-docs-find-antibiotics-can-be-enough.37594/ Advertisements
Lymphoma risk in breast implant women.
https://www.jwatch.org/fw115051/2019/02/08/fda-emphasizes-lymphoma-risk-women-with-breast-implants
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat An Entire #Avocado Every Day
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-eat-an-entire-avocado-every-day/
Do you like Earth’s solid surface and life-inclined climate? Thank your lucky (massive) star
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-02-earth-solid-surface-life-inclined-climate.html
Heavy metals like #arsenic and #lead found in 45 packaged fruit juices, report finds
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/heavy-metals-like-arsenic-and-lead-found-in-45-packaged-fruit-juices-report-finds/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a
Public health fraud: Why water #fluoridation is one of the greatest crimes against humanity
https://www.newstarget.com/2018-06-29-public-health-fraud-water-fluoridation-is-one-of-the-greatest-crimes-against-humanity.html
Baby removed from mum-to-be’s womb for treatment then PUT BACK
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/baby-removed-mum-bes-womb-13982381?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mirror_main
Blue-Ringed Octopus: One Of The World’s Most Venomous Animals
https://allthatsinteresting.com/blue-ringed-octopus-bite?utm_campaign=fbpdtol&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
16 Ounces of Sauerkraut is Equal to 8 Bottles of Probiotics
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/16-ounces-of-sauerkraut-is-equal-to-8-bottles-of-probiotics/
‘Germs are not a real thing’: Fox News host says he hasn’t washed hands in 10 years.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/feb/11/germs-are-not-real-fox-news-host-pete-hegseth?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=fb_us&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1549912164
President Trump MAGA Border Security Rally, El Paso, Texas – 9:00pm Livestream…
President Donald Trump Trump begins 2019 with a massive MAGA rally at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, TX. At this first rally of the year, President Trump is expected to reiterate his pragmatic proposal for a border … Continue reading →
President Trump Gains National Support After State of the Union Address…
According to Rasmussen reporting President Donald Trump is at a nearly two-year high of 52 percent approval. The latest poll shows 52% approve and 47% disapprove of Trump’s job performance. Despite the scale and scope of media opposition this approval … Continue reading →
No, Guardian, Wildfires Are Not Caused By Climate Change
By Paul Homewood https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/05/tasmania-is-burning-the-climate-disaster-future-has-arrived-while-those-in-power-laugh-at-us Tasmania is burning, screams the Guardian. The Australian BOM used to have a Climate Education section on their website, which has now disappeared. Thanks to Wayback, we can see what they were saying about wildfires back in 2001: https://web.archive.org/web/20010303211605/http://www.bom.gov.au/lam/climate/levelthree/c20thc/fire.htm Note the comment about SE Australia being […]
Update: Syrian military on high alert after Israeli attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian military has been placed on their highest alert level after a brief Israeli attack targeted their positions in the Al-Quneitra Governorate. According to a military source in Damascus, the Syrian military’s air defense forces were placed in a ready position to confront a potential Israeli attack on the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Why is Liberty the Noblest of All Values?
Op-Ed by Stefan Kløvning Why are Libertarians so obsessed with liberty? Many foreign to the philosophical basis for Libertarianism may wonder what exactly makes them think... more »
Woman begins jail sentence for text messages urging boyfriend to commit suicide
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A US woman who sent her suicidal boyfriend a barrage of text messages urging him to kill himself is jailed for 15 months on an involuntary manslaughter conviction nearly five years after he died.
The needy school where 'small, boring things' are changing the lives of children
Eight years ago, students at Gwynne Park Primary were violent, parents were aggressive and teachers came and left — but the school in one of Perth's most disadvantaged suburbs is now defying the odds.
Jack de Belin enters not guilty plea to sexual assault charge
The St George Illawarra rugby league player has been accused of an aggravated sexual assault in company.
Australia is the food allergy capital of the world. How did this happen and what can we do about it?
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People often wonder if allergies are really increasing, or whether they are just being diagnosed more frequently. Evidence points to a true increase, but we are not learning that there are ways to decrease your risk.
Iran marks 40 years of revolution with rallies
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In 1979, Iran baulked at continuing a military alliance with the US, which has since seen the Middle Eastern country pursue a distinctive foreign policy agenda.
Adelaide is latest city with hang-ups over new Telstra payphones
Telstra faces a potential clash with Adelaide City Council if it wants to display third-party advertising on upgraded payphones that have already sparked controversy interstate.
NSW festival war escalates as Bluesfest boss threatens to pull pin
After three decades in NSW, Byron Bay's Bluesfest could be on the move with its boss claiming new State Government guidelines to safeguard against drug-related deaths jeopardises its financial viability.
Spot the difference? Corporate regulator's $100,000 bold new look
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has a new weapon in its armoury: a new font, which the ABC can reveal came during the royal commission and cost taxpayers more than $100,000.
A mining disaster could spell the end of an iron ore giant — and deliver a windfall to Australia
Brazil's latest dam disaster is a human and environmental tragedy, but the fallout is seeing iron ore prices surge across the world and raking in millions of extra royalties for government coffers.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 11, 2019
*Ruchi Kumar and Hikmatullah Noori, Asia Times*:* Afghans upset at being left out of peace talks* US-Taliban talks raise fears that political and social progress in recent years may be lost The recent round of talks between the US government and Taliban leaders in Qatar has renewed hopes for peace in Afghanistan, a country plagued by nearly four decades of war. However, peace talks with the militant group also raised concerns among Afghan citizens with regard to the political and social achievements of the last 18 years, made after the fall of the Taliban in 2001. *Read more* ..... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Where The Stars And Moon Play”
*2002, “Where The Stars And Moon Play”* “Pamela and Randy Copus are the duo known as 2002. Randy Copus plays piano, electric cello, guitar, bass and keyboards. Pamela Copus plays flutes, harp, keyboards and a wind instrument called a WX5. Both musicians also provide all of the vocals on their albums, recording their voices many, many times and layering them to create a "virtual choir" with a celestial, angelic quality.”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Is this what will become of our Milky Way Galaxy? Perhaps if we collide with the Andromeda Galaxy in a few billion years, it might. Pictured below is NGC 7252, a jumble of stars created by a huge collision between two large galaxies. The collision will take hundreds of millions of years and so is effectively caught frozen in time in the above image. The resulting pandemonium has been dubbed the Atoms-for-Peace galaxy because of its similarity to a cartoon of a large atom. *Click image for larger size.* The above image was taken recently by the MPG/ESO 2.2 meter telescope in Chile. ... more »
"It Remains True..."
"There is no need to sally forth, for it remains true that those things which make us human are, curiously enough, always close at hand. Resolve, then, that on this very ground, with small flags waving and tiny blasts of tiny trumpets, we shall meet the enemy, and not only may he be ours, he may be us." - Walt Kelly
President Starts a War? Congress Yawns. Threatens to End One? Condemnation!
[image: president-starts-a-war-congress-yawns-threatens-to-end-one-condemnation] Last week’s bipartisan Senate vote to rebuke President Trump for his decision to remove troops from Syria and Afghanistan unfortunately tells us a lot about what is wrong with Washington, DC.
Poll: “Climate Change” Is Top Security Threat in World; U.S. Power Also a Concern
[image: poll-climate-change-is-top-security-threat-in-world-u-s-power-also-a-concern] A Pew Research poll shows that so-called man-made climate change is perceived as the top security threat in the world. It also shows a growing discontent with the power and influence wielded by the United States.
Walter Jones, GOP Congressman Who Became War Critic, Dies at 76
[image: walter-jones-gop-congressman-who-became-war-critic-dies-at-76] Representative Walter Jones (R-N.C.), the congressman best known for going from a vocal Iraq War supporter to an even more vocal opponent, died Sunday after an extended illness.
"What Keeps You Going..."
"What keeps you going isn't some fine destination but just the road you're on, and the fact that you know how to drive. You keep your eyes open, you see this damned-to-hell world you got born into, and you ask yourself, 'What life can I live that will let me breathe in and out and love somebody or something and not run off screaming into the woods?'" - Barbara Kingsolver ○
Chet Raymo, “Examination Of Conscience”
*“Examination Of Conscience”* by Chet Raymo “I have been reading Stephanie Smallwood's “Saltwater Slavery”, a close examination of the trade in human beings between the coast of West Africa and the Americas in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is a sobering read, but if there is one thing I came away with, it was this: We have an enormous capacity to rationalize the most horrendous crimes. Everyone involved in the slave trade- the European owners of the ships, the masters of the trading companies, the ship captains and crews, the plantation owners in the West Indies and the Chesapea... more »
"The Philosophy Of Being"
* "The Philosophy Of Being"* By E D Detetcheverrie "Outrageous to some, clarifying for others, a strange conversation meant to provoke further thought... Now I know why they explain it in metaphors. The truth seems surreal. We are inadequate to describe it concisely. Ask not if you have strayed from the path; there is only one path, one way, and you are always on it... *Do they call it enlightenment because there is a light?* It is not mere photons, and light is only one part of it. *Who is in charge of it all?* Yes, we are. *Do the wicked receive their just reward?* We shall all, u... more »
US Steel Cites Trump in Resuming Construction Project
President Trump's "strong trade actions" are partly responsible for the resumption of work on an advanced plant near Birmingham, the Pittsburgh-based company said in a statement.
Did President Trump Laud the ‘Abolition of Civil Rights’?
What exactly did President Trump say — and what did he mean to say — at the 2019 National Prayer Breakfast?
Bezos Probe Concludes Mistress’ Brother was Enquirer Source
The brother, Michael Sanchez, is a supporter of President Donald Trump and an acquaintance of Trump allies Roger Stone and Carter Page.
Does the Green New Deal Proposal Include a ‘Recycling Urine’ Provision?
If you're skeptical of conspiracy theorists when they're earnest, you certainly shouldn't take their word when they're joking.
GHCNv3.3 By Continent – Scatter Graphs
A look at the GHCN v3.3 data grouped by Continent / Region graphed as scatter plots. Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Border Security Remarks Departing White House for El Paso, Texas…
President Trump met with Homeland Security officials and national law enforcement earlier today prior to departing the White House for a speech in El Paso, Texas. The president paused to discuss the issues surrounding the need for border security. Additionally, … Continue reading →
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"Three Things..."
“To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special. I just got one last thing... I urge all of you, all of you, to enjoy your life, the precious moments you have.” -... more »
The Poet: Thomas Centolella, "Splendor"
*"Splendor"* One day it's the clouds, one day the mountains. One day the latest bloom of roses- the pure monochromes, the dazzling hybrids- inspiration for the cathedral's round windows. Every now and then there's the splendor of thought: the singular idea and its brilliant retinue- words, cadence, point of view, little gold arrows flitting between the lines. And too the splendor of no thought at all: hands lying calmly in the lap, or swinging a six iron with effortless tempo. More often than not splendor is the star we orbit without a second thought, especially as it arrives and de... more »
"Every Human Decision..."
"Except for totally impulsive or psychotic behavior, every human decision comes down to the choice between two alternatives." - Jeff Duntemann
“The Dangerous World of Logical Fallacies”
*“The Dangerous World of Logical Fallacies” * by Mario Livio “Thinkers in disciplines ranging from mathematics to economics, and from science to philosophy, attempt to construct theorems, theories, or scenarios, that have at least a fighting chance of being correct. Since in many cases one of the chief guides is logical reasoning, the ability to spot fallacies is an essential skill. In this piece I will briefly discuss a few such potential traps, and I hope to describe a few more in a future blog entry. One fairly common fallacy is known as the "post-hoc" (Latin for "after this") ... more »
We Have Allowed The Camel's Nose Under the Tent
Ilhan Omar is not “uniquely American”as *a **glowing New York Times profile* once proclaimed. She is profoundly alien to everything your ancestors took for granted. She has showed open contempt for traditional America and is obviously working to undermine it. This is why she found a welcome place in a Democratic Party that wants open borders and sees white men as America’s greatest threat. The Somali born congresswoman from Minnesota is back in the news. She is being *blasted by both Democrats and Republicans* for tweeting that the American-Israeli Public Affairs Committee sets ... more »
People in 19 states infected with brucellosis after drinking raw milk
CDC public health alert Although it’s illegal to sell unpasteurized milk across state lines, federal officials say people in 19 states have been infected with drug-resistant brucella after consuming raw milk from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm in Pennsylvania. In a nationwide food safety alert, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that anyone who has... Continue Reading
Party Before Country
What is the "national interest"? In everyday thinking, the world is composed of different nations. These compete with each other for markets, resources, prestige and, occasionally, territory. To serve a national interest is to maximise a nation's share of all these things. But this is pure ideology, or to use another commonsensical expression, total bunkum. A nation, as Benedict Anderson had it, is an *imagined community*. A shared history, language, and cultural touchstones are the stuff by which nations are thought and they supposedly bind us together in common endeavours. Surely... more »
'Economic Market Snapshot 2/11/19""
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 2/11/19”* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • • *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
World News Briefs -- February 11, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Al Jazeera:* *Iran and Israel trade threats of destruction* On Islamic revolution's 40th anniversary, regional rivals engage in a war of words threatening to attack each other. Israel and Iran traded threats of mutual destruction on Monday as the Islamic Republic celebrated the 40th anniversary of its revolution. A commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) threatened to destroy the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Haifa if the United States attacks Iran, state news agency IRNA reported, provoking a strongly worded response from Israel. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE E... more »
division, duality and double-mindedness
in Monique Layton: *Street Women and the Art of Bullshitting*, 2010: *Conning*, you more or less have to talk a lot and you have to set an impression on the person. -Julie p. 62 It never comes right out in the open what you are doing because it makes him self-conscious. You just work your way around him to get it….You just know whether he is (a mark). After sitting and having a drink with him or something….You just get to know their personalities; like, some personalities can be marked in a lot easier than others. You listen to him talk and you get to know what he... more »
Genesis In Space: Israel Is About To Be The Fourth Country To Have A Moon Mission
A short few months after China became the third country with a moon mission (following the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), Israel will be the fourth. On February 22nd, 2019, give or take weather events, the Beresheet Moon lander, once one of the candidates for the Google Lunar X-Prize, will make Israel the fourth country with a moon mission. And its $100 million for planning and execution has been made possible through cooperation of private individuals, corporate and government groups, and academia. read more
Michael Cohen Cancels SSCI Testimony…
The Michael Cohen testimony to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), headed by Chairman Richard Burr and Vice-Chair Mark Warner [A Sketchy Couple], has been cancelled citing the medical condition of Mr. Cohen: WASHINGTON – Michael Cohen has postponed … Continue reading →
‘Dangerous Hero’ doesn’t add up to a hill of beans: UK’s rulers have a fit of the vapors over Corbyn
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Hungary to provide major incentives to help the population grow: Visegrad and Europe
Hungary to provide major incentives to help the population grow: Visegrad and Europe Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Hungary fully understands the need to preserve the cultural and religious identity of the nation. Of course, with nations like the United Kingdom being blighted by endless stabbings in London, […]
Don’t underestimate your need for this critical nutrient
A recent article in Outside magazine highlights the importance of sensible sun exposure, stating “Current guidelines for sun exposure are unhealthy and unscientific, controversial new research suggests — and quite possibly even racist. How did we get it so wrong?” The research in question, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health […] The post Don’t underestimate your need for this critical nutrient appeared first on Health Nut News.
HAVE ASKED ITALY NOW FOR PROTECTION FROM GEORGE SOROS AND HIS CRIMINAL JUDGES
JUST EMAILED MATTEO SALVINI TO ASK FOR PROTECTION FROM GEORGE SOROS' CRIMINAL JUDGES. IT ALSO LOOKS LIKE MATTEO SALVINI IS BEING PROSECUTED BY POLITICAL SOROS JUDGES MY CASE Δ 15/218 PROVES SOROS IS BEHIND THE MULITPLE MURDER ATTEMPT MADE AGAINST ME ON ACCOUNT OF MY REPORTING ON THE GLOBALIST EPIDEMIC FALSE FLAG AND FINANCIAL CRIMES. AND IT PROVES HE MUST BE BEHIND ALL THE PERVERSION OF JUSTICE AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF JUSTICE OFFICIALS. WHO ELSE OTHER THAN GEORGE SOROS AND HIS CRONIES HAVE THE MOTIVE AND THE MEANS TO TURN THE STATE INTO A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION USED TO KIL... more »
Unprecedented Gun Confiscation Hits US as Thousands Of Guns Seized from Innocent Citizens
By Matt Agorist As politicians and anti-gun rights activists continuously chant, “we don’t want to take your guns,” behind the scenes — in only the... more »
San Francisco cannabis retailer acquired by Canada’s TerrAscend for $118M
Canadian marijuana firm TerrAscend announced it will acquire California-based The Apothecarium in a deal worth more than $118 million (157 million Canadian dollars). In a news release, the Toronto-based company said the deal’s terms included $73.7 million in cash plus another $44.7 million worth of stock. In return, TerrAscend will receive: Three retail shops in […] San Francisco cannabis retailer acquired by Canada’s TerrAscend for $118M is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Congressman Introduces Bill to Remove Income Taxation from Gold and Silver
By Clint Siegner The battle to end taxation of constitutional money has reached the federal level as U.S. Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV) today re-introduced sound... more »
US shares flat but iron ore surge set to push Aussie shares higher
Wall Street again has a lacklustre session, but Australian shares are poised for moderate gains on surging iron ore prices as Chinese traders return from Lunar New Year holidays.
PEW Study: Climate Change, Terrorism Top Global Security Concerns
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *DW*: *Climate change, terrorism top global security concerns: PEW study* A new survey has found rising concerns about climate change, the "Islamic State" and cyberattacks. But more people now see US power and influence as a threat, marking a significant rise from only two years ago. A 26-country survey published on Monday found that a majority of countries see climate change "as the top international threat." Terrorism, especially the kind perpetrated by the "Islamic State" militant group, came up as the second-highest threat, topping security concern... more »
BREAKING: FDA Sued for Recommending Untested, Unlicensed Flu Vaccine for Pregnant Women
In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, the FDA has admitted, for the first time, that government agencies, including the CDC, are recommending vaccines for pregnant women that have neither been licensed for pregnant mothers by the FDA nor tested for safety in clinical trials. The lawsuit, filed by Children’s Health Defense (CHD) attorney, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on behalf of Informed Consent Action Network(ICAN), a vaccine safety advocacy group, sought all clinical trial data used by FDA to approve influenza vaccines for pregnant women. The FDA’s terse reply: “W... more »
South Carolina Judge Orders Child Immediately Returned to Parents After Two Years Due to False Child Abuse Charges
Watching young Foxx Coker pad around his Johns Island home, clutching his favorite toy dog and dancing to the theme of SpongeBob SquarePants, his parents can’t help but think of all the little moments like this they have missed over the past two years. His first steps. His first words. His first taste of solid food. Moments forever lost amid a swirl of accusations and heartache. Foxx was just 2 months old when the state Department of Social Services whisked him away in May 2017 after a variety of broken bones in his body led to suspicions of child abuse. Then, a judge unexpectedly ... more »
Congressional Negotiators Working to Break Funding Impasse and Avoid Shutdown
[image: congressional-negotiators-working-to-break-funding-impasse-and-avoid-shutdown] Congressional conference committee members are trying to strike a deal that will satisfy both Democrats and President Trump and thereby avoid another government shutdown.
Gallup: 5M Illegals Headed for U.S. Within the Year; 42M Want to Come
[image: gallup-5m-illegals-headed-for-u-s-within-the-year-42m-want-to-come] As the next and the next and the next “migrant” caravans set out for the United States, the obvious question is how many more Latin Americans are on the way. The chairman of Gallup has the answer: five million in the next year.
He complains that he's homeless--he's lost his party home
There's an article in the Atlantic by a former Republican who says he can now see the "other side." He describes what the Republican Party used to be when he was part of it during Reagan and Bush: "Republicans argued for limited government, economic growth, and free trade. The party respected the role of religion in public life and envisioned America as a welcoming society to immigrants and the unborn." In other words, everything the Democrats didn't then and not now, not ever. And Trump is all of that. He has NEVER rejected legal immigration. The author is a never Trumper; he's war... more »
Munich Security Report 2019: Is The Global Order Falling Apart?
*DW:* *Munich Security Report sees world as a broken puzzle* *The global liberal order is fragmenting, but who can fit the pieces together again? That's the question posed by the report, released as a curtain-raiser for this week's Munich Security Conference.* The world is in crisis — and the US is only making things worse. That's the bold verdict of the Munich Security Report (MSR), released on Monday ahead of this week's Munich Security Conference, the annual gathering for leading representatives of all the major powers. US Vice President Mike Pence, Russian Foreign Minister Ser... more »
Pat Cummins caps stellar year with Allan Border Medal
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Australian quick Pat Cummins is rewarded for his stellar 2018 season with the Allan Border Medal, whilst Alyssa Healy claims a clean-sweep of the international women's awards.
East Timor Catholic church defrocks long-serving priest after he confessed to child abuse
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An American priest who founded children's shelters and was feted for saving kids during the country's war for independence from Indonesia is defrocked after the first case of sexual abuse of minors by a Catholic priest in East Timor comes to light.
Tony Mokbel assault caught on CCTV, three 'homemade shivs' seized
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Prison authorities seize three sharpened homemade weapons after an attack captured on CCTV leaves underworld figure Tony Mokbel in a critical condition with serious head injuries.
Sexual harassment testimony of NT public servants to be accepted
Anyone sexually harassed while working for one of the Northern Territory's largest employers has so far been denied the chance to tell a national inquiry of their experiences — but an eleventh-hour reprieve has been offered.
Hakeem al-Araibi due to arrive in Melbourne after being released from Thai prison
Melbourne-based refugee Hakeem al-Araibi is on his way to Australia after his release from a Thai prison late last night and is is expected to arrive in Melbourne this afternoon.
See what's inside kids' lunch boxes — in one of our richest suburbs and one of our poorest
We visited schools from one of the poorest and wealthiest suburbs in the same city and took a peek inside kids' lunch boxes. Here's what we found.
Trump advisory chairman buys bull named America for record $2.1m
The chair of Donald Trump's Agriculture and Rural Advisory Committee has paid a world-record price for an Angus bull at an auction in North Dakota.
How many bartenders are there in Congress?
That's not how we do it, AOC. She says she's the only 29 year old bartender in Congress, so that shows how Congress doesn't represent the American people. There are a lot more 29 year old female librarians than there are 29 year old female bartenders, and I don't ever recall one of them being in Congress. For good reason. That's not how our Representatives are elected, m'am--by employment category. In fact, in the universe of employed women in the country, just how many 29 year olds are middle class, college educated barkeeps?
The European elite is playing a dangerous game
The Financial Times describes the global rise of populism: In an age of rising populism, the Mexican president, though, is not alone in his suspicion of policymakers. US President Donald Trump prefers to follow his gut, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has ridiculed western-educated economists and piled pressure on the reserve bank, while UK cabinet […] The post The European elite is playing a dangerous game appeared first on Econlib.
We Wanted Tech
“We wanted workers, but we got people instead.” This line from Max Frisch didn’t just give George Borjas the title of his most recent book. At last Friday’s immigration conference in St. Cloud, Borjas declared it his all-time favorite immigration epiphany. The point, he explained, is that immigrants aren’t just machines that produce stuff; they have […] The post We Wanted Tech appeared first on Econlib.
Taiwan's Balancing Act
*Eric Heginbotham, Rajan Menon* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Although Washington should not sacrifice Taiwan to placate Beijing, it must also refrain from using it as a stick for beating China. With the U.S.-China relationship descending rapidly into acrimony and indeed frequently characterized as a new Cold War, Taiwan remains a particularly dangerous flashpoint. Although maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait has never been easy, it has now become even more challenging for several reasons. Taiwan’s economic prosperity and dynamic democracy have endowed it with increased co... more »
The War over Liberal Democracy
*Joseph Loconte* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The Catholic medieval project, for all its achievements, ultimately failed to uphold one of the most transformative ideas of the Jewish and Christian traditions: the freedom and dignity of every human soul. Fatalism about liberal democracy is nothing new and has always found a disaffected audience. Left-wing politicians, writers, academics, activists: for decades they have denounced the Western liberal project as the primal cause of racism, inequality and exploitation. This time, though, the most strident prophets ... more »
Moon Aims to Lock-In Diplomacy with North Korea
*Ramon Pacheco Pardo* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Seoul wants to fundamentally change the world's relationship with Pyongyang. The second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un is less than three weeks away. The summit is to be followed by a fourth inter-Korean summit. These two summits come on the throes of Kim’s recent visit to China to meet with President Xi Jinping. Meetings between Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin and perhaps even Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could come next. The main winner of this flurry of diplomat... more »
Afghanistan Backlash: What to Expect in the Aftermath of the West's Departure
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Washington's exodus will create blessings and curses for Kabul. The fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan is now America’s longest war, and it is not going well. The Taliban controls a greater portion of Afghanistan than at any point since the war began. On January 31, 2019, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) released its quarterly report to Congress. He reported that, “as of October 31, 2018, 63.5 percent of the population lived in areas under Afghan government control or influence, d... more »
America's Blind Ambition Could Make It a Victim of Global Competition
*Ali Wyne* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Missing in action: America's strategy for dealing with great-power rivals. Nearly two decades after the attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States finds itself conducting an ever-expanding campaign against a resilient and adaptive terrorist threat, taking it further and further beyond the theaters of Afghanistan and Iraq where its efforts were initially concentrated. A recent assessment of America’s counterterrorism missions across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia characterizes them as “sprawling, Whac-A-Mole conflict... more »
Walter Jones Will Be Missed
*Paul R. Pillar* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Congress would be a more effective and probably a more moral body if it had more members like Walter Jones. Rep. Walter Jones, a Republican representing North Carolina’s 3rd congressional district, died Sunday on his seventy-sixth birthday. His death will not get as much attention as the recent passing of former representative John Dingell, Jr., who was the longest-serving member of Congress in U.S. history and in honor of whom flags were at half-staff at government buildings last week. But Jones deserves recognition and trib... more »
President Trump’s SOTU Guest List Represented the Millions of Forgotten Americans
Guest Commentary ~ By Lara Trump ~ President Trump’s special guests at the State of the Union address tell you everything you need to know about his policies and his love for America. While the Democrats often claim that my father-in-law’s agenda is only intended to serve the wealthy elite, his guest list […]
Fibbers, All of Them – Dems Claim Will Not Take Corporate PAC Money for 2020 Election…
The campaign of Amy Klobuchar is the latest in a string of 2020 presidential candidates who claim they will not take corporate PAC money for their 2020 presidential bid. However, all of them (Klobuchar, Warren, Harris, Gillibrand et al) are … Continue reading →
READ MY EMAIL TO PRESIDENT XI ASKING FOR PROTECTION FROM GEORGE SOROS
*NOW THAT THE CRIMINAL JUDGES AT LARISSA COURT PUT THEIR SIGNATURE TO THE SHOW TRIAL DELTA 15 218, MY LIFE IS NO LONGER POTENTIALLY THREATENED. IT IS NOW CONCRETELY AND ABSOLUTELY THREATENED BY A VERIFIABLY CORRUPT JUSTICE SYSTEM WORKING FOR GEORGE SOROS.* *I CAN NOW APPLY FOR PROTECTION ON A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND MUCH STRONGER BASIS.* *Re Journalist under threat by George Soros in Greece requests immediate asylum* Your Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, Dear Ms Zou Xiaoli, Ambassador of the People's Republic to Greece, I am a journalist... more »
Woman Begins Jail Sentence for Texting Suicide Conviction
Her case has garnered international attention and provided a disturbing look at teenage depression and suicide.
Walter Jones - Hero Of Peace
Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC), who died yesterday, was a towering giant when it came to honesty and integrity. He broke the cardinal rule of Washington: he listened to his conscience, admitted he was wrong about the Iraq war, and dedicated his life to making amends for his vote for the war. He stepped across the aisle to work with Democrats - and with anyone who resisted the lies of the warmongers. We remember the great Walter Jones in today's Liberty Report:
Questions for the Justice Department on Cohen and Whitaker
Friday was supposed to be a very big day for those following the investigation being led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Not only was Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker scheduled to testify before the House Committee on the Judiciary, but Michael Cohen—President Trump’s former attorney, now turned cooperating witness for Mueller’s investigation—was supposed to do the same before the House’s oversight and intelligence committees. But then Cohen postponed his testimony, a move that may have been requested by the special counsel’s office to avoid any complications with its o... more »
Breaking The Mold Isn't Just A Democrat vs Republican Thing
Old status quo politicians-- I usually refer to them as careerists-- feel very threatened when Democratic constituencies elect younger non-establishment representatives. That's the dynamic we've been witnessing with the calumny heaped on AOC and the refusal by most Democrats to ever try to understand what she's trying to accomplish with the Green New Deal and why raising the margin tax rate from annual income over $10 million (an extremely modest proposal). On Friday, NPR's Jeff Brady reported that despite few details and much doubt, the Green New Deal generates enthusiasm... amo... more »
FDA Admits That Government Is Recommending Untested, Unlicensed Vaccines for Pregnant Women
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. says, “As a nation, we can no longer pretend our trusted agencies are protecting our children. It is time to hold federal agencies accountable.” WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2019—In response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit, the FDA has admitted, for the first time, that government agencies, including the CDC, […] The post FDA Admits That Government Is Recommending Untested, Unlicensed Vaccines for Pregnant Women appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
YouTube Algorithm Gone Haywire? Gaming Video Struck Down With No Explanation
Op-Ed by Joe Wright “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – MLK Readers might remember an article at Activist Post from October 26,... more »
"What's Good For People is Good for Nature," Environmental Leader Says
[image: alex-newman-craig-rucker-green-new-deal] VIDEO - CALGARY, Canada--Free markets, private property, and the prosperity they produce are not just good for people, but they protect the environment as well, explained Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) Executive Director Craig Rucker. In an interview with The New American, Rucker pointed out that the countries with the cleanest environments are also the most economically free nations. "What's good for people is good for nature," he said, calling for pro-growth policies that benefit people rather than government-enforced... more »
Green New Deal a “Recipe for Mass Suicide,” Says Greenpeace Co-Founder
[image: alex-newman-patrick-moore-green-new-deal-recipe-for-mass-suicide] VIDEO - CALGARY, Canada--In this exclusive interview with The New American, Greenpeace co-founder Dr. Patrick Moore warns that the "Green New Deal" proposed by congressional Democrats is a "recipe for mass-suicide." Moore, who left Greenpeace for reasons he outlines in the interview, says millions of Americans would die if the policies outlined in the Green New Deal were implemented.
Brunel University Introduces Sport Hijab to Increase Muslim Women Participation in Sports
Brunel University in London has launched a sports hijab in an effort to increase Muslim women participating in sports. Several sportswear brands have introduced a sports hijab in the past, however Brunel University will be directly supplying the hijabs to their students. Eighteen percent of Muslim women participate in regular sport, compared to 30 percent of the UK’s […]
Former Vanderbilt Athletics Director Dies After Collapsing at a Local Restaurant
Former Vanderbilt University athletics director David Williams has died after collapsing at a restaurant, the university said in a recent news release. Williams, the son of a Tuskegee Airmen member and a Detroit public school teacher, collapsed at a Pancake Pantry restaurant near the university campus around 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 8. “(Williams) came in […]
College of the Ozarks Seeks to Create Its Own Police Department
The College of the Ozarks wants to create its own police department. In order to do that, the college is trying to change Missouri state law. Private colleges and universities want to have the same option available to their public counterparts, a top Ozarks safety official said. A significant reason as to why this change […]
James Madison Honors Enslaved Black Servant in Naming of New Residence Hall
James Madison University has unveiled the new name for a student dormitory in honor of Paul Jennings, an enslaved African-American servant to Founding Father James Madison and his wife, Dolley. Paul Jennings Hall is set to open in the fall on the Harrisonburg campus. It houses 500 beds. Jennings, a witness to the evacuation of […]
34 Howard Students’ Debt Covered by Alexandria, VA Church
Thanks to a recent donation from Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, 34 Howard students with financial need had their debts covered. Howard selected full-time students with a GPA of 2.0 or above who displayed significant financial need, with balances from $100 to over $3,000, said Howard’s vice president of communications Crystal Brown. During […]
Tokyo to boost energy ties with Moscow despite sanctions against Russia – Japan’s economy ministry
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South Africa oil discovery could be a game-changer
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Ruble flexes its muscle after Moody’s lifts Russia’s rating to investment grade
The post Ruble flexes its muscle after Moody’s lifts Russia’s rating to investment grade appeared first on The Duran.
Anti-Maduro coup plot failed, but pressure will mount, says Russian lawmaker
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Venezuela – 57% Say Maduro Is Their Legitimate President
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Global Times: Turkey in no position to judge Xinjiang
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China slams Turkish FM’s Xinjiang centers claim
The post China slams Turkish FM’s Xinjiang centers claim appeared first on The Duran.
Harsh Turkish Condemnation Of Xinjiang Cracks Muslim Wall Of Silence
The post Harsh Turkish Condemnation Of Xinjiang Cracks Muslim Wall Of Silence appeared first on The Duran.
Chinese iPhone Sales Plummet 20% As Huawei Cements Market Dominance
The post Chinese iPhone Sales Plummet 20% As Huawei Cements Market Dominance appeared first on The Duran.
Venezuela’s Maduro Is Doomed? They Said That About Syria’s Assad
The post Venezuela’s Maduro Is Doomed? They Said That About Syria’s Assad appeared first on The Duran.
Britain’s Gavin Williamson places Russia & China on notice, I’m not joking
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We must be ready to use ‘hard power’ against Moscow and Beijing – UK defense chief
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UK Sending Aircraft Carrier To China In “Show Of Force”
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Venezuelan President Maduro Wants OPEC Support Against U.S. Sanctions
*Reuters:* *Exclusive: Venezuela's Maduro seeks OPEC help against U.S. sanctions - letter* MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has sought OPEC support against U.S. sanctions imposed on his country’s oil industry, citing their impact on oil prices and potential risks for other members of the producer group. But a source familiar with the matter said the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, of which Venezuela is a founding member, had declined to make any formal statement. OPEC says it is concerned with oil policy, not politics. More than 40 nations... more »
Israel's Strikes Syria: Again. Again. Again......
*How many times? In how many ways has Israel attacked Syria since 2011?* *Will there be additional attacks on Syria in short order from Israel? * *Breaking:* *SANA* SANA reporter said on Monday that the Israeli occupation launched aggression with shells *(Tank fire)* on Quneitra, and the damages were limited to material ones. The reporter added that the Israeli aggression has targeted the destroyed Hospital of Quneitra with a number of tank shells and one of the observation centers in Jabata al-Khashab. He pointed out to reports about targeting Tal al-Dire’a in Quneitra with a numbe... more »
WATCH: TSA Disgustingly Molests Triple-Amputee US Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient
[image: TSA]Shocked by the treatment of the most severely wounded airman in US history, the online community shamed TSA and united to express support for the veteran.
Unprecedented Gun Confiscation Hits US as Thousands Of Guns Seized from Innocent Citizens
[image: gun]As politicians claim they aren't coming for your guns, over 1,700 citizens have had their guns confiscated in 2018 and this number is likely far higher as many states don't report it.
Met Office Decadal Forecasts Running Hot
By Paul Homewood https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/2019/02/05/met-office-update-there-is-no-update/ Time to take a closer look at the new Met Office decadal forecast of global temperatures. (By decadal, the Met Office mean five years, apparently!) Tallbloke handily updated the Met Office forecast from January 2017 with actual temperatures since (see above chart), in order to see how good […]
The biggest land grab, ever
The rusty patched bumblebee: Environmentalists’ ticket to the greatest land grab ever. The post The biggest land grab, ever appeared first on CFACT.
Former ICE Director: Democrats Attempting to Force Release of 30,000 Criminal Aliens…
The democrat political apparatus, supported by Speaker Pelosi, is committed to the removal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of their agenda. However, the elimination of ICE is not supported by the majority of Americans, so the democrats … Continue reading →
EU-New Zealand FTA: NZ proposals (November 2018)
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11-Feb-2019 As released by the Government of New Zealand
The EU-Singapore investment protection agreement
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11-Feb-2019 An analysis of its impact on managing government bonds and capital flows.
MEPs take note: EU-Singapore deal could hinder fight against fraud and corruption.
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11-Feb-2019 The most worrying thing about the EU-Singapore deal is not the risk that Singapore firms themselves pose, but the fact that the agreement looks set to be used as a model for reinvigorating ISDS.
Euskal Herria se planta ante los tratados comerciales
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
11-Feb-2019 Proponemos una serie de líneas de actuación para que las administraciones vascas hagan frente a los principales dispositivos de los tratados.
Derechos para las personas, reglas para las corporaciones
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
11-Feb-2019 Los acuerdos de comercio e inversión de hoy otorgan a las empresas transnacionales derechos especiales de gran alcance y el acceso a un sistema de justicia paralelo para hacerlos valer.
Cuarta ronda de negociaciones entre Perú y la India se realizará en Lima
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
11-Feb-2019 Esta se llevará a cabo desde el 11 de marzo y tendrá como propósito impulsar el comercio bilateral entre ambos países con miras a la suscripción de un Tratado de Libre Comercio.
Here's what US lobbyists want Donald Trump to get from a post-Brexit trade deal
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
11-Feb-2019 Big firms want Donald Trump to play hard ball over the NHS, food quality and consumer rights.
Breaking: Israeli Air Force bombs southwestern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force has launched a new round of airstrikes over the southwestern Syrian province of Al-Quneitra this evening. According to a military source in Damascus city, the first Israeli airstrike targeted the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions at the large hilltop of Tal Darbiyah. The second Israeli airstrike […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian peace settlement should include withdrawal of all foreign forces: Iranian FM
A political solution to the Syrian crisis should necessarily include the withdrawal of all armed forces that are in Syria illegally, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Monday. “Any political decision in Syria should include the mandatory withdrawal of all armed forces that entered without the permission of the government,” Zarif, who became the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Venezuela has not requested military assistance from Russia: envoy
The Venezuelan government did not request military help from Russia to settle the crisis in the country, Director of the Latin American Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry Alexander Shchetinin told journalists on Monday. “No,” he said, answering the corresponding question. One of the journalists reiterated that, for example, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad addressed Russia […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian, Turkish defense ministers agree to cooperate militarily on Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar discussed the Syrian settlement in Ankara on Monday. According to reports from the meeting, the two parties agreed to increase coordination in the Idlib Governorate, while also increasing intelligence contacts on the situation there. The ministers’ meeting took place […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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