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Revolutionary Bill Will Force Politicians to Wear Body Cameras to Stop Corruption
By Matt Agorist Rockford, IL — Transparency among US politicians is all but non-existent in modern day America. It seems that every piece of information... more »
Pakistan Army Warns It Will Respond With 'Full Force' If India Attacks
The killing of Indian soldiers in Indian-administered Kashmir has ratcheted up tensions between India and Pakistan [Younis Khaliq/Reuters] *Al Jazeera:* *Pakistan army: Will respond with 'full force' if India attacks* *The warning comes a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan approved military response as tensions rise over Kashmir issue.* The Pakistani army has said it is prepared to defend against any attack by India, and would respond with "full force" if that happens, a spokesman said a day after Prime Minister Imran Khan authorised the military to begin preparations for a possi... more »
ISIS Fighters Flee Syria To Enter Iraq
Islamic state members walk in the last besieged neighborhood in the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, February 18. At the height of its power four years ago, Islamic State held about a third of both Iraq and Syria in a self-proclaimed caliphate. REUTERS/Rodi Said *CNN:* *ISIS fighters have been fleeing from Syria into Iraq, perhaps with millions of dollars in tow* (CNN)More than 1,000 ISIS fighters have likely fled from Syria into the mountains and deserts of western Iraq in the past six months, and they may have up to $200 million in cash with them, according to a US milit... more »
Sarah Sanders Impromptu Presser on Current Events….
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders holds an impromptu press conference with media on the north lawn.
Meet the teens leading a global movement to ditch school and fight climate change
The Chilren’s Crusade by Gustave Dore CBS News By Jeff Berardelli, Haley Ott | February 22, 2019 What could be the largest global strike ever organized will attempt to push world leaders to act aggressively on climate change when it unfolds in three weeks. And it is being orchestrated by unlikely advocates: teenagers. When you …
Free Download: Charles MacKay, "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds"
“In reading The History of Nations, we find that, like individuals, they have their whims and their peculiarities, their seasons of excitement and recklessness, when they care not what they do. We find that whole communities suddenly fix their minds upon one object and go mad in its pursuit; that millions of people become simultaneously impressed with one delusion, and run after it, till their attention is caught by some new folly more captivating than the first.” - Charles MacKay "One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reje... more »
Scholars: Union Organizing on Campuses Signals Awakening
Faculty, adjunct instructors and graduate student assistants on college campuses across the nation are attempting to organize labor unions at an increasing rate, a trend likely to continue, according to some scholars.
Dr. Betty N. Adams: A Commitment to the Profession
When Dr. Betty N. Adams’ father told her she would “make a good nurse,” it greatly influenced a child who already had demonstrated a commitment to helping other people, particularly those who were sick.
Cuomo to Propose Statewide Child Care Program at Community Colleges
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is planning on asking lawmakers to approve a proposal that would give on-campus child care services for single parents enrolled at community colleges throughout the state. If approved, the proposal would establish the Family Empowerment Community College Pilot program for up to 400 community college students, according to ABC-affiliate station […]
Harvard University Names Janet Mock 2019 Harvard Artist of the Year
Harvard University has named transgender activist, writer, producer, advocate and director Janet Mock as the 2019 Harvard University Artist of the Year. The award will be presented to Mock at the annual Harvard Cultural Rhythms festival on March 9 in Memorial Hall’s Sanders Theatre. Last year, Mock made television history as the first transgender woman […]
Supreme Court Set to Hear Landmark Case on WWI “Peace Cross” Memorial
[image: supreme-court-set-to-hear-landmark-case-on-wwi-peace-cross-memorial] The Supreme Court will consider a landmark case that could impact countless memorial crosses on federally held lands such as Arlington National Cemetery.
MMT and the Green New Deal
One of the most interesting aspects of the “Green New Deal” is that its progressive proponents hardly mention taxes at… The post MMT and the Green New Deal appeared first on IER.
U.S. Will Leave 400 Soldiers In Syria (Updated)
Trucks loaded with civilians ride near the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, Syria February 22, 2019. REUTERS/Rodi Said *WNU Editor:* This is a revision of earlier reports that 200 U.S. soldiers will remain in Syria .... *U.S. Will Keep 200 Soldiers In Syria After Forces' Withdrawal*. The withdrawal will be gradual, and at the end of this deployment 200 U.S. soldiers will stay in northeastern Syria and 200 U.S. soldiers will stay at the U.S. military base at Tanf that is near the border with Iraq and Jordan
"Great Expectations"
*"Great Expectations"* by Jim Kunstler "The #Resistance has been losing bigly in recent days as each new “bombshell” it manufactures turns out only to reveal its modus operandi, which is that the end justifies the means - the end being to evict the wicked Mr. Trump from office and the means being dishonesty and bad faith in its use of the government’s prosecutorial machinery. The New York Times has a Friday op-ed, "The Mueller Report Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect," declaring, “A concise report will probably act a a ‘road map’ to investigation for the Democratic House - and to f... more »
Inside Syrian Camp Where Families Of ISIS Fighters Are Being Held (Video)
*WNU Editor:* From NBC News .... NBC’s Richard Engel gets rare access to a camp full of the families of ISIS fighters who either were born in Syria or came to live under ISIS rule — like Hoda Muthana, who left Alabama to join the terror group.
More Civilians Leave The Last ISIS Holdout In Syria
*Al Jazeera: **'Hungry and dirty': More civilians leave ISIL holdout in Syria* Trucks loaded with civilians leave last ISIL enclave in eastern Syria as US-backed forces wait to inflict final defeat. Trucks carrying civilians left ISIL's last pocket of territory in eastern Syria on Friday hours after coalition air raids meant to pressure the fighters targeted the area on the banks of the Euphrates River. Reporters near the front line at Baghouz saw dozens of trucks driving out full of civilians. Most on board were women and children, although there were some men, their faces cov... more »
Richard Branson Joins Venezuelan Regime Change Effort
By Kurt Nimmo As I write this, there is a false flag underway on the border of Venezuela and Brazil. It looks like two people... more »
Changes to Darwin’s Climate History are Not Logical
THE hubris of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is on full display with its most recent remodelling of the historic temperature record for Darwin. The Bureau has further dramatically increased the rate of global warming at Darwin by further artificially lowering historic temperatures. This begins by shortening the historical temperature record so that it begins [...] The post Changes to Darwin’s Climate History are Not Logical appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
World News Briefs -- February 22, 2019
*The Guardian:* *Rival concerts pave way for Venezuela aid challenge* *Country braced for showdown between Maduro government and US-backed Guaidó* Venezuela is bracing for a showdown this weekend between the government of Nicolás Maduro and the US-backed opposition which hopes to fracture military loyalties and undermine the authorities in Caracas by shipping food and medicine into the country. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Civilians leave Isis's* final enclave in Syria as 'caliphate' nears end*. Syria war: US to leave *200 troops for peacekeeping after withdrawal.* Iran is hol... more »
Let’s dump the hate crime category
I'd like to see the whole category of "hate crime" removed from the books. Assault, robbery, murder, mayhem and property crime ought to cover it. What if it's two guys fighting over a girl or a motor cycle and their ethnicities are different--someone's going to determine their mind set and decide it's race and not love? The video of a white liberal attacking a white conservative on a college campus that's in the news today probably doesn't qualify because both are white males. With intersectionality and trans this and that, it's gotten ridiculous. And it appears to be OK to attac... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 22, 2019
*USA Today:* *President Trump still at odds with former US military, intel officials over Syria* As the United States prepares a full drawdown of forces in Syria, former defense and intelligence officials are concerned with the region’s stability and a repeat of what happened when ISIS emerged after the United States left Iraq in 2011. President Trump vowed a change in policy in his 2019 State of the Union Speech. As he specifically promised a reduction of troop presence and focus on counterterrorism, he stated: “Great nations do not fight endless wars.” “It’s a long-standing cam... more »
You are Invited!: Should Teach For America (TFA) be banned in California Schools?
The California State University Sacramento Doctorate in Educational Leadership will be holding a forum entitled “Should Teach For America (TFA) be banned in California Schools?” It will take place in Sacramento, California on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 pm. The campus location is still to be determined. TFA is invited too: Hi @TeachForAmerica @VillanuevaBeard @TFASactown! We invite you to @SacState
POOR POWERLESS RICH PEOPLE (AND REPUBLICANS)
Here's a Twitter exchange about Jeffrey Epstein that I spotted this morning: Has it occurred to you that Epstein being a Clinton buddy and well connected with Democrats was the key to his deal? You seem conveniently to leave out the partisan aspect of this corruption https://t.co/NIYlnQpXWn — Dinesh D'Souza (@DineshDSouza) February 22, 2019 Because Bill Clinton was such a powerful figure at the time of Epstein's sentencing in 2008, when the president of US and governor of Florida were Bushes? Lol. — Yastreblyansky (@Yastreblyansky) February 22, 2019 D'Souza has made a career of pu... more »
Arctic 11th Lowest For The Day – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 52 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: 11th lowest Arctic Sea Ice Extent for the day. Higher than 2018 2016 2017 2006 2005 2011 2015 2014 2007 2012 ? South / North
Give Trump a Chance on North Korea
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* For the first time since former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright jetted to Pyongyang to meet Kim Jong-il 18 years ago, there is a chance - however slim - for the United States and North Korea to establish a relationship that is categorized as something other than hostile and adversarial. We should give the administration the freedom to prove many of us wrong. With every passing day that ticks off the calendar, the world is that much closer to a summit in Hanoi, Vietnam that could determine whether the eight months of diplomacy between ... more »
Meet the M203 Grenade Launcher: The U.S. Army and Marine Corps Secret Weapon
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * She might be old but she can kill. One of the most powerful weapons available to U.S. Army and Marine Corps infantry is a grenade launcher designed to fit underneath the M16 rifle. The M203 grenade launcher gave soldiers unprecedented grenade range in a compact, durable package. The weapon, introduced in the waning days of the Vietnam War, is only now being replaced by a new, similar one. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the U.S. Army overhauled its infantry weapon arsenal. Passed over for updates as the service prepared for nuclear warfare, it gra... more »
We Are All Realists Now
*Curt Mills* *Foreign Policy, United States* In the Trump era, most everyone’s embraced the foreign policy moniker. But what of it? “Principled realism” is the term deployed by former National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton to describe Washington’s posture outward in the Donald Trump era. Indeed, a sweeping critique of U.S. foreign policy, as Anton recognized, was “one of the great themes the president ran and won on in 2016.” Consonant with a National Security Strategy that emphasized the return of great power competition, Trump recognizes that the world has become a ... more »
El Chapo’s Conviction: Another Empty Drug War Victory
*Ted Galen Carpenter* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The defeat of El Chapo is not a win for a war waged with impractical prohibition practices. A trial jury in New York has convicted Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, the former kingpin of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel, of multiple felonies. That outcome was even less surprising than Tom Brady playing in another Super Bowl earlier this month. Nevertheless, U.S. officials declared the convictions a victory for the people of the United States and Mexico. “There are those who say the war on drugs is not worth fighting,” said Richard... more »
"Bach on Piano for Blind Elephant"
"Bach on Piano for Blind Elephant" by Paul Barton "Lam Duan is the name of an old blind elephant, her name means “Tree with Yellow Flowers”. Lam Duan has been blind most of her life. Lamduan lives at Elephants World, Thailand." - http://www.elephantsworld.org
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Land of Forever"
2002, "Land of Forever"
Utah House Approves Legislation to Help Students With Financial Need
The Utah House of Representatives has passed HB260, a bill that would cover the costs of college tuition and fees for four semesters for students with financial hardships to enroll at state colleges, universities and technical colleges. Sponsored by Rep. Derrin Owens, the approved HB260 establishes the Access Utah Promise Scholarship Program. The program will […]
UCF President’s Offer to Resign Accepted by Trustees
University of Central Florida (UCF) president Dr. Dale Whittaker’s letter of resignation has been accepted by university board of trustees just two days after Whittaker offered to leave his position to appease state lawmakers upset about the institution using operating funds for construction costs. Using state operating funds for construction is a violation of state […]
The Daily "Near You?"
Mindelo, Cape Verde. Thanks for stopping by!
Free Download: Orison Swett Marden, “The Joys of Living”
*“The Joys of Living”* by Orison Swett Marden “Resolve every morning that you will get the most out of that day, not of some day in the future, when you are better off, when you have a family, when your children are grown up, when you have overcome your difficulties. You never will overcome them all. You will never be able to eliminate all the things which annoy, trouble, and cause friction in your life. You will never get rid of all the little enemies of your happiness, the hundred and one little annoyances, but you can make the most of things as they are. The reason why our liv... more »
Will NYC feel like Arkansas?
More likely Queens may someday experience the climate of Brooklyn. The post Will NYC feel like Arkansas? appeared first on CFACT.
Trump Tweets In Favor of Risky and Harmful 5G and 6G Tech Despite Opposition from Security Experts, Doctors, Elected Officials, Environmentalists, Scientists, etc.
By B.N. Frank The Telecom Industry can’t even say that 5G technology is safe. Insurance companies don’t even cover them anymore – it’s too risky.... more »
Land Defender Assassinated in Morales, Mexico -- Zapatistas Statement
Statement .http://enlacezapatista.ezln.org.mx/2019/02/21/cni-cig-ezln-denunciation-of-the-murder-of-samir-flores-soberanes/
"Bill vs. the Bull"
*"Bill vs. the Bull"* By Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "Warning: The following may not be suitable for today’s namby-pamby, panty-waisted, gluten-fearing audiences. *Cattle Drive: *Yesterday was the roundup. We set out on horseback early in the morning. But the gauchos were way ahead of us. We were meant to ride to the end of the river, where it enters a narrow pass into the next valley. Neither cattle, nor horsemen, can make it through the defile, so the cattle tend to spread themselves out in the green grass in front of it. Because of the way the land lies, that part of the f... more »
The Poet: Frances Dana Gage, “Dare To Stand Alone”
*“Dare To Stand Alone”* “Be firm, be bold, be strong, be true, And "dare to stand alone;" Strive for the right whate'er ye do, Though helpers there be none. Nay, bend not to the swelling surge Of popular sneer and wrong; 'Twill bear thee on to ruin's verge, With current wild and strong. Stand for the Right! Humanity Implores, with groans and tears, Thine aid to break the fest'ring links That bind her toiling years. Stand for the Right!- proclaim it loud- Thou'lt find an answering tone In honest hearts, and thou no more Be downed to stand alone!” - Frances Dana Gage, 1869
Milk wars: What's at the heart of the dairy industry's battles?
When the chief of Australia's largest dairy processor this week said $1 milk "doesn't make any f**king sense", years of lobbying by farmers was thrust back into view.
MA blames cannabis retailer, not traceability system, for product shortage
Massachusetts’ marijuana czar disputes a claim by a Salem cannabis retailer this week that flaws in the state’s traceability system caused the store to run out of flower. Steven Hoffman, chair of the state’s Cannabis Control Commission, said the problem stemmed from an error made by Alternative Therapies Group (ATG), which incorrectly logged its inventory, The Boston […] MA blames cannabis retailer, not traceability system, for product shortage is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Russia to start trials of 2nd Lada-class diesel-electric submarine in 2019
The second Project 677 Lada-class conventional submarine Kronshtadt will enter trials in 2019, Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Korolyov said on Friday. “The serial construction of Lada-class conventional submarines continues. This year, the trials of the 2nd Lada-class conventional submarine Kronshtadt that was floated out in September 2018 will begin,” the navy chief said as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army kills FSA commander in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) carried out a heavy attack on a group of rebel fighters in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this week. Using their anti-tank guided missiles, the Syrian Arab Army targeted a vehicle carrying the commander of the Free Syrian Army near the town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan trying to bring Muslim Brotherhood to Syria: Shaaban
Bouthaina Shaaban, a political and media adviser to Syrian President Bashar Assad, has suggested that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been seeking to bring the Muslim Brotherhood* into the government in Syria. “What Erdogan is still trying to do and wanted to do before the beginning of this war against Syria is the recognition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels launch heavy attack against Syrian Army troops in Hama (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels of the National Liberation Front launched a heavy attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this week. Using artillery shells and Grad missiles, the Turkish-backed rebels repeatedly struck the government-held towns in northern Hama, causing material damage to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian Navy’s newest warships join large-scale drills in Gulf of Oman (video)
Iranian naval forces departed from the port of Jask on Friday, as a large scale three-day exercise began in the Gulf of Oman, codenamed Velayat 97. The newest additions to the Iranian fleet, the recently unveiled Fateh submarine and Sahand destroyer will take part in the drills, which are being held in an area of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Snowiest Day On Record In Flagstaff
I was a studying computer science at Northern Arizona University thirty years ago, when CO2 just passed 350 PPM. It snowed a lot then, and it snows a lot now. Nothing has changed. State of Emergency in Flagstaff after snowiest … Continue reading →
Collapse Of The Arctic Sea Ice Scam Continues
I’ve been warning climate alarmists about this for a year. Their Arctic sea ice melting scam is dead. Ocean and Ice Services | Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut CICE_combine_thick_SM_EN_20190221.png (758×631)
"Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World: Staying Conscious"
*"Staying Grounded in a Big City or Busy World: Staying Conscious"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "For a more grounded life, choose not to get caught up in the fast-paced world around you. *1. Live simply and live deliberately.* By choosing not to get caught up in the details of this fast-paced world, you are doing your part to slow down the rat race and quell consumerism. You will also discover that you have more time to enjoy being alive. *2. Stay in touch with yourself.* Soul searching, meditation, and journaling are just a few of the many activities you can take part in to st... more »
The Brutal Truth About the CARNET: The Venezuelan Biometric ID Also Known as the Fatherland Card
By Daisy Luther and J.G. Martinez D. If you want a totalitarian regime, you have to take extra steps to control the populace. And that’s...more »
"Some Of Us..."
"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." - Oscar Wilde
The Universe
“Believe me, I know all about it. I know the stress. I know the frustration. I know the temptations of time and space. We worked this out ahead of time. They're part of the plan. We knew this stuff might happen. Actually, you insisted they be triggered whenever you were ready to begin thinking thoughts you've never thought before. New thinking is always the answer.” “Good on you,” The Universe “Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!” - www.tut.com
Five Stories The Media is Ignoring While Jussie Smollet’s Hoax Distracts the Nation
[image: smollett]Americans apparently care more about some television actor's hoax than losing rights, murderous cops, and staged attacks that could start WWIII.
Revolutionary Bill Will Force Politicians to Wear Body Cameras to Stop Corruption
[image: body camera]A revolutionary bill will force all elected officials to wear body cameras while conducting public business to directly combat corruption.
Police: Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Solicited Prostitute
Jupiter Police Chief Daniel Kerr said he was shocked to learn Kraft was paying for sex inside a strip mall massage parlor.
‘Empire’ Producers Cut Smollett from Season’s Last Episodes
“Empire” has nine episodes left to air in its fifth season; the last two episodes are still being worked on.
Judge Grants Citizenship to Twin Son of Gay Couple
The suit was one of two filed last year by an LGBTQ immigrant rights group that said the State Department is discriminating against same-sex binational couples by denying their children citizenship at birth.
Did U.S. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Demand Free Tuition for the Electoral College?
A satirical website mashed up two political stances for comical effect.
Stripping Rights Away By Hook or By Crook
Secretary of Health Weisman (WA) Dangerously Mislead the Health Committee and the Public Toward Maximum Vaccine Injury By: James Lyons-Weiler, CEO/Director, The Institute for Pure and Applied Knowledge, CHD Contributing Writer The MMR is a 58-year old vaccine, and it likely has seen the last of its useful days in preventing the transmission of wild-type measles, mumps […] The post Stripping Rights Away By Hook or By Crook appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Americans Are Drowning in Student Loans, New Household Debt Report Shows
By Craig Eyermann U.S. government-sponsored student loan debt has become an escalating problem for the finances of many American households. The latest household debt report from the... more »
Wow, I Thought Our State Government Was Messed Up
Via Overlawyered, check out this story unfolding in West Virginia: Last year’s attempt by the West Virginia legislature to impeach and remove from office several members of the state’s supreme court effectively ended when the state supreme court ruled the impeachment proceedings were unconstitutional. (State ex. rel. Workman v. Carmichael) Now members of the legislature […]
India Officially Swears in Its First-Ever Robot Police Officer
By Elias Marat As the world increasingly turns toward automation, science fiction is fast becoming a reality as automated solutions spring up both on the... more »
Report on Yellow Vest movement in France
A Yellow vest in France, who was trying to push other people to throw stones, was grabbed by the police. He then says, “No, no, guys, I’m with you”. Of course the police don’t believe him and keep pulling him. An officer arrives, says a few words to them and, then, they simply release the guy. This video shows that the police are blending in with the Yellow vests and trying to stir up violence. *Do you see it Macron? The movement is drastically loosing steam* See much more on the Yellow vest movement in this report from France here. How come the US government and media don't apply... more »
China Wants More Islands To Control
*James Stavridis, Bloomberg:* *China’s Military Seeks New Islands to Conquer* *Allies in the Pacific are worried that the U.S. and Europe are no longer reliable.* A Defense Department report warns that China’s military buildup is reaching the point where it can attempt to “impose its will on the region and beyond.” Visiting recently with senior officials from two U.S. allies in the region, Japan and Singapore, gave me a visceral feeling of how things look on the ground (and at sea). “We are deeply concerned about the US long-term commitment in the region, starting with troops in ... more »
Harris and Warren Back Reparations, But Harris Says No to Open Borders
[image: harris-and-warren-back-reparations-but-harris-says-no-to-open-borders] Senators Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren both said they favor reparations for slavery, but Harris does not support open borders.
Zebra Stripes And Flies: Occam's Razor Versus Stripes Make Terrible Landing Strips?
It is believed by some that zebras have black and white stripes as a defense mechanism against flies. To others, that seems too complex. In an Occam's Razor evolutionary universe it only leads to more speculation - why would they evolve such a sophisticated defense mechanism when it doesn't help, and flies are no less attracted to zebras than they are horses? Are zebras more prone to infectious diseases carried by African biting flies? Or is the whole premise more like evolutionary psychology than science, where there is speculation neckties evolved so men would look like superior ... more »
Terence McKenna Offers Another Reason to Have Hope For Humanity
*Caitlin Johnstone* - It's difficult to be both well-informed and optimistic about humanity’s future.
The Link Between Alzheimer’s and Heavy Metals
*Sofia Adamson* - Knowing that there was much more to Alzheimer’s disease than just genetics, researchers turned their attention to environmental toxins—heavy metals to be specific.
Gibiru
You'll be hearing more about Gibiru here on Virtual Mirage. Unfortunately Gibiru is not for everyone. People who want to track your searches have no use for Gibiru. For the rest of us, Gibiru is something to consider using. We are concerned about how much data we give away when we surf the web. Google, the world’s biggest search engine has a terrible record when it comes to protecting user privacy. It routinely builds detailed, personalized profiles of the sites users visit, the search terms they use, and even where they go on Google Maps. And this data is then sold on to advert... more »
The Future of Urbanism: Is the UAE Pioneering it?
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb 22 (IPS) - According to data from the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the Arab world is one of the most urbanised areas in the world, with more than 70 per cent of the population of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)--- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-- living in urban areas. Read the full story, “The Future of Urbanism: Is the UAE Pioneering it?”, on globalissues.org →
The Future is Youth
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 22 (IPS) - Globally, youth are being left behind in education and employment, threatening the future vision of sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous societies. Read the full story, “The Future is Youth”, on globalissues.org →
Today's Elections-- In Both Parties-- Are Between The Establishment And Anti-Establishment. Gut Check: Which Side Are You On?
Yesterday, Ron Brownstein, writing for *The Atlantic*, had his corporate, anti-Bernie slant on full display. He wrote that Bernie's "entry into the 2020 race amounts to a big stone in a lake: It will generate ripples that touch every other candidate. But his own path to the nomination remains rocky unless he can attract a broader coalition than he did in 2016. Whether or not Sanders claims the nomination himself, his bid could have a big impact on which candidate eventually does. Sanders will hurt contenders whose support overlaps with his, reducing the pool of voters available for... more »
A Better World: 5 Positive News Stories
By Wes Annac I wrote the following for the 329th issue of the Weekly Awareness Guide, a written document distributed weekly via email that I offer for $11.11 a month. Income from the guide helps me get by and ensures I can continue to offer free content, and every subscription is appreciated. You can find […]
Unraveling the QAnon Hoax
By Makia Freeman, The Freedom Articles The QAnon, Q-Anon or Q phenomenon which started around October 2017 managed to attract a large amount of die-hard followers who hung on Q’s every word. However, 1.5 years later, we have enough clues to see who was really behind the whole thing, which now appears to be over. […]
5 Clinically Tested Benefits of CBD Oil
By Kelsi, Wake Up World A lot’s been written about the hemp product CBD, but what does medical science actually say about its healing properties and are there any diseases that it can cure? Hemp has been used throughout history recreationally and/or for medical purposes; but for someone living with a serious medical condition, the […]
Drag Queens, Schools & Libraries Target “Bible Belt” Children
[image: drag-queens-schools-libraries-target-bible-belt-children] “This is going to be the grooming of the next generation,” boasts drag queen Dylan Pontiff. “We are trying to groom the next generation.”
Dissecting Officer-involved Shootings
[image: dissecting-officer-involved-shootings] With hate against police officers growing with every officer-involved shooting that gains traction on TV, one cop looks at numerous shootings to explain what happened — and why.
On to Caracas and Tehran!
[image: on-to-caracas-and-tehran] In the Venezuelan crisis, said President Donald Trump in Florida, “All options are on the table,” and a confrontation with Iran is looking more and more likely.
Smollett Lied to Cops in 2007, Could Face Federal Mail-fraud Charges
[image: smollett-lied-to-cops-in-2007-could-face-federal-mail-fraud-charges] Jussie Smollett, the homosexual actor who, police allege, manufactured the preposterous but widely believed story that two Trump supporters attacked him on January 29, is something of an expert at telling tall tales.
U.S. Will Keep 200 Soldiers In Syria After Forces' Withdrawal
*Al Jazeera*:* US says 200 troops to remain in Syria after forces' withdrawal* White House announcement comes after Trump discussed situation in Syria in phone call with Turkey's Erdogan. The United States will leave around 200 troops in Syria for a period of time, the White House has announced, as President Donald Trump backed away from a complete withdrawal of forces from the war-torn country. "A small peacekeeping group of about 200 will remain in Syria for a period of time," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said in a statement on Thursday. The announcement came amid f... more »
The Physical Laws of the Universe Must Prevail over the Dangerous, Entropic, 'Strategic Environment' at Play
[image: A Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launches a missile in Sukhothai, Thailand, Feb. 14, 2019, during Cobra Gold, a multinational exercise focused on supporting the humanitarian needs of communities in the region. (DoD Photo)] Schiller Institute President Helga Zepp-LaRouche made reference to the current dangerous "strategic environment" in an interview posted yesterday by Sputnik International, in an exchange focused on the deadly implications if more U.S. nuclear weapons are positioned in Europe. In the article titled, "Europe To Sign Own 'Suicide Pact... more »
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - The Real Lyndon LaRouche
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - The Real Lyndon LaRouche Video of LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - The Real Lyndon LaRouche In the days since Lyndon LaRouche's death on February 12th, messages of condolence and remembrance have flooded in from around the world. The personality reflected in those statements is completely different from the caricature depicted in the obituaries published in all the mainstream press in the United States. Americans deserve to know: who is the real Lyndon LaRouche? Read the letter to the editor published in the Baltimore Sun, "Sun's LaRouche Obituary Got Him ... more »
The Trump-Kim Summit in Hanoi Needs To Be About More Than Just Nuclear Weapons
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* [image: FILE PHOTO: Missiles are driven past the stand with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and other high ranking officials during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang April 15, 2017. RE] There are other pressing issues that also need resolution. In the next week, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam. There is much talk about how the meeting will shake out. The divisions on the American side are stark, and most of the ... more »
The U.S. Navy's Stealth Destroyers: A Technological Marvel (But What Are They Good For?)
*David Axe* *Security, * The Navy is asking that very question. *With just three Zumwalts, the Navy probably reliably can deploy just one at a time. Between deployments, the other two ships could participate in an experimental squadron the sailing branch wants to establish.* The U.S. Navy on Jan. 26, 2019 *commissioned* into service the guided-missile destroyer USS *Michael Monsoor*. *(This first appeared last month.)* Named for a SEAL who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq in 2006, *Monsoor *is the second in the three-ship *Zumwalt *class. Now w... more »
Bang: The Army's New Assault Rifle Might Even Penetrate Advanced Body Armor
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * And much more. *Soldiers and infantry Marines could use the range and the punch of the system sooner rather than later.* The Army claims its new assault rifle will unleash a hailstorm of specially-designed shells with as much chamber pressure as a battle tank to tear through even the most advanced body armor — and if all goes according to plan, the soldiers will get them to play with sooner than they thought. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* The service plans on fielding a Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle (NGSAR) — ... more »
Israel and Poland Must Look Forward, Not Backward
*Dov S. Zakheim* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] It is a shame that demagogues in both countries are doing their best to wreck Israeli-Polish relations. Polish-Jewish relations are as complex as they are ancient and painful. During much of the Middle Ages, when England, France and various German statelets expelled their Jewish communities, it was Poland, or the Commonwealth of Poland-Lithuania, that took them in. On the other hand, pogroms against Jews became increasingly commonplace after Czarist Russia absorbed eastern Poland in the third and final partition of that countr... more »
Can Bernie Sanders Steal Trump’s Base?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, United States* [image: Reuters] In an election year with a wide bench of diverse, first-time presidential candidates who’ve coopted his platform, can Bernie Sanders outdo his 2016 performance? On Tuesday, 2016 Democratic runner-up Bernie Sanders announced his second campaign for president of the United States. In the span of four years, the seventy-seven-year-old Vermont senator has turned pet issues like Medicare-For-All, tuition-free college, and rejection of Super PAC money into Democratic Party staples endorsed by almost all the declared 2020 can... more »
Amount Spent On Private Security Globally Is Five Times That Of The UK Defence Budget
*The SUN: **WAR FOR HIRE How world’s next global power could be a PRIVATE army amid fears Russia is about to unleash mercenary battalions in Venezuela* The total amount spent on private security globally is five times that of the UK defence budget and experts say mercenary armies rival those of many nations MERCENARY armies could become a terrifying new military force ready to invade countries and plunder the world's resources. A Sun Online investigation reveals that private contractors are a fighting force that makes them "one of the biggest security threats of the 21st centur... more »
Flagstaff – Almost 3 ft of snow in 24 hrs sets new record
Not just for February 21st, but for ANY day of the year in more than a century. Thursday set the all-time daily record for snowfall in Flagstaff, Arizona, with 35.9 inches (91.2 cm) of snow. The previous record of 31 inches (78.7 cm) was set more than a century ago, on Dec. 30, 1915. Thursday’s storm also ... Read moreFlagstaff – Almost 3 ft of snow in 24 hrs sets new record The post Flagstaff – Almost 3 ft of snow in 24 hrs sets new record appeared first on Ice Age Now.
My Poetry Is More Honest Than My Prose
I write poetry because it is much more honest than prose. To write prose I have to put on pants (ugh), squeeze into a bunch of way-too-tight opinions, load my arms with a bunch of dry, dusty Facts, and stand before you all saying “Yes, […]
1 Killed, 12 Injured as Venezuela Turmoil Turns to Music
The violence came just hours before dueling concerts were expected to begin on the country's western border with Colombia, where tons of donated food and medicine are stored.
House Dems Introduce Measure to Revoke Trump Border Edict
The upcoming battle will test Republican support for President Trump's move, which even some of his allies view as a stretch.
Mueller Report Looming, New Attorney General in Hot Seat
Attorney General William Barr is responsible for navigating the department through congressional and public demands for details of Mueller's findings while dealing with a White House that may challenge, or even stifle, the conclusions.
Kremlin Accuses The U.S. Of Sending Special Forces To Venezuela
Russia has accused the US of using aid deliveries to Venezuela as a ploy to carry out military action against President Nicolas Maduro's government. It comes after a clip showed trucks trying to ram through a checkpoint in Mariara, northern Venezuela, as security forces loyal to Maduro stood in its path *Daily Mail/AFP:* *Moscow accuses Trump of sending special forces to Venezuela and calls push to deliver aid 'a convenient pretext for military action' as crisis approaches boiling point* * Kremlin accused US of deploying special forces and equipment near Venezuela * Foreign Minist... more »
Catholic bishops and the "action plan" - wrongly focused
Yesterday Pope Francis presented an "action plan" to a summit meeting of bishops, for combating the sexual abuse of children by priests. I find it woefully inadequate, a mere re-hash of concepts and proposals advanced many years ago, with no new thinking. I fear it will be completely useless, *because it's focused on the wrong problem*. Priests, in general, are a reflection of those who select, train and ordain them - the bishops; and it's among the Church's bishops that the solution to the problem must be sought. I wrote some years ago about the problem of "organization men", a... more »
Review Iraq From War To A New Authoritarianism
*Review Dodge, Toby, **Iraq From War To A New Authoritarianism**, London: International Institute for Strategic Studies, 2012* Professor Toby Dodge wrote *Iraq From War To A New Authoritarianism* with the goal of evaluating the Bush administration’s war aims after the U.S. withdrew its armed forces at the end of 2011. The White House said it wanted a stable and democratic Iraq that would not be a threat to itself or its neighbors. Dodge believed the U.S. fell far short of accomplishing that. Instead what it left behind was a weak state that had lost its monopoly on force and allowe... more »
Brazil Maintains Plans to Deliver Aid to Venezuela Despite Border Closing
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian authorities say they are still planning to deliver tons of aid to Venezuela on Saturday (February 23rd) despite the closing of the border by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Brazilian officials, however, reiterated that it will only supply humanitarian aid and does not plan […] The post Brazil Maintains Plans to Deliver Aid to Venezuela Despite Border Closing appeared first on The Rio Times.
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 22
1921 War Min Churchill wrote PM George that he thought an Arab govt should be created to run Mesopotamia for UK (Musings On Iraq article on Churchill’s views on Mesopotamia) (Musings On Iraq book review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) 1981 Iran rejected UN attempts to negotiate ceasefire as long as Iraqi troops were on Iranian territory 1984 Iranian Op Kheibar began to capture Majnoon island in Basra (Musings On Iraq book review of *Iran-Iraq War Volume 2: Iran Strikes back, June 1982-December 1986*) 1984 Iraq’s attacks on Iranian cities stopped e... more »
Venezuelan Soldiers Open Fire On Cvilians At Border Crossing
*Daily Mail:* *One dead and 12 injured as Venezuelan troops open fire on civilians trying to keep Brazilian border open for aid - a day after Guaido's trucks rammed through roadblocks* * Venezuelan troops 'opened fire' after arriving at a village where civilians were trying to keep border open * Woman named as Zorayda Rodriguez, 42, was killed and 12 were injured, four seriously, it has been reported * Dramatic video shows a clash between President Nicolas Maduro's troops and backers of his rival Juan Guaido * Security forces shown standing in path of trucks which are believed to ... more »
Cosmic Arena: Peterson’s Pearls (2)
This is the second in a series of posts based upon Jordan Peterson’s book Maps of Meaning, published in 1999 after 17 years of research and writing. It is rich in description and insight with many references and quotations from original sources. Reading it I began to copy passages that struck me as especially lucid […]
U.S. Democrat Leaders Split From 2020 Contender Sanders Over His Stance On Venezuela
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said that he believes “the United States has got to work with the international community to make sure that there is a free and fair election in Venezuela.” John Shinkle/POLITICO *Politico:* * ‘He is not going to be the nominee’: Dems slam Sanders over Maduro stance* The just-announced 2020 contender declines to say whether the socialist Venezuelan dictator should go. Florida Democrats are denouncing Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for refusing to call Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro a dictator — a... more »
Off U.S. 1, a tiny lot could show how cargo containers can fix Miami’s housing crunch
The Little River Box Company, a national real estate group, has won city permission to build a compact house out of two shipping containers and reserve it for a low-income buyer. If things go as planned, a corner lot in South Miami is about to explode with a group of 480-square-foot homes. And if that […] The post Off U.S. 1, a tiny lot could show how cargo containers can fix Miami’s housing crunch appeared first on Health Nut News.
Bill Gates donates $15 million to campaign pushing GMOs on small farmers around the world
(Photo credit: EnvironmentalJusticeTV) The Gates Foundation is funding a campaign to “end world hunger” by promoting GMO technology. The organization has hired 400 “science ambassadors” to influence agricultural policy in 35 countries. In the last four years, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated a total of $15 million to two global campaigns aimed […] The post Bill Gates donates $15 million to campaign pushing GMOs on small farmers around the world appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Five Top Arguments Against Climate Alarmism
Scott Adams asked me to put together the five best arguments against climate alarmism. This involves a huge amount of information, and fortunately Scott gave me more than six minutes to do it. I have been summarizing the arguments in … Continue reading →
The Malicious Intent Behind Climate Alarmism
The most important argument against climate alarmism centers around the proposed solutions. “Solar is only during the day, solar only works best in places where it’s warm. There’s no battery technology that’s even close to allowing us to take all … Continue reading →
OH: Lorain, HB 70, And A Reformy Attack
I began my career in Lorain, Ohio, so the ever-spinning mess there is of personal interest to me. But it is also a picture of much of the damage being inflicted on public education in the name of reform. This is going to be a really long read, the longest I've ever posted on this blog, but it's a story worth telling, because here we find most of the problems of ed reform on display. *I: Lorain Back in the Day* I arrived in Lorain in the fall of 1979, fresh out of college and desperate for a job within 40 miles of downtown Cleveland. It was a rough start-- Lorain was the 16th interv... more »
The F-35 Is Crushing Enemy Fighter Jets In War Simulations
Four F-35 Lightning II aircraft prepare for takeoff at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 4. Hill's active duty and Reserve F-35 pilots recently began flying routine four-ship configurations, just as they would in combat. U.S. Air Force/Paul Holcomb *Kris Osborn, National Interest*:* You're Dead: The F-35 Is Crushing Enemy Fighter Jets in Air War Simulations* “The F-35 ‘redefines’ how you go to war with a platform." As enemy fighters closed in on a US Air Force 4th Generation fighter aircraft, blinding the jet with electronic warfare attacks, an experienced pilot faced unseen life-th... more »
The soaring cost of US child care, in 5 charts
Heidi Steinour, Visting Instructor in Sociology, University of South Florida at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Sen. Warren is proposing universal child care as a way to rein in the soaring costs of raising a family. A sociologist explains what’s driving the trend.
Oversight committee session with Michael Cohen looks like an illegitimate show hearing
Stanley M. Brand, Distinguished Fellow in Law and Government, Pennsylvania State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Michael Cohen will soon testify before Congress about his work for Donald Trump. But the hearing's subject goes far beyond the committee's jurisdiction, which is government operations and activities.
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Jemima Kelly highlights the massive amounts of revenue lost to tax evasion and tax avoidance in the EU - while pointing out the importance of recognizing the larger scale of the former. And PIPSC makes the case for e-commerce titans to pay their fair share in taxes while profiting from their Canadian customer base. - Brian Merchant examines how tech giants are automating expanded fossil fuel production, exacerbating both the climate crisis and the exodus of resource-sector employment. And George Monbiot discusses how to boost the efforts of the... more »
Tosepan: Resistance and renewal in Mexico
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Feb-2019 Mexico has signed 12 free trade agreements with 44 nations and 28 bilateral investment treaties. The grim consequences of globalization in Mexico are by now familiar and yet, throughout Mexico, there is a florescence of inspiring resistance and alternatives.
How drug prices could derail new trade pact to replace NAFTA
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Feb-2019 Democrats in Congress contend that the new pact would force Americans to pay more for prescription drugs, and their argument has dimmed the outlook for one of Trump's signature causes.
Moroccan exporters: free trade with US did not profit Morocco
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Feb-2019 The free trade agreement between Morocco and the US has not been beneficial to Moroccan exporters, given the size of the US market and the complex procedures yet unfamiliar to Moroccan companies.
Just, open and green
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Feb-2019 Trade is for and about people. It should never be separated from its social context. Trade should improve people's lives and the public good.
Rouvrir les négociations commerciales avec Trump saperait les engagements internationaux en matière de climat
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Feb-2019 Il y a trois ans, de vastes protestations ont eu lieu dans toute l'Europe contre le projet d'accord commercial entre l'Union européenne et les États-Unis (TAFTA) qui a finalement été stoppé. Les gouvernements de l'UE envisagent désormais de se mettre d'accord pour négocier un nouvel accord.
We cannot allow Liam Fox's post-Brexit trade plans to go unscrutinised
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
22-Feb-2019 Trade deals containing clauses that threaten human rights are being debated in parliament – they must be defeated
Why Are Billionaires Eager to Back Socialist Candidates Who Want to Seize Their Assets?
Billionaires back socialist politicians who are calling for higher taxes on members of the ultra-wealthy class because they understand they will never have to pay those taxes as the top federal income tax rate stops at $500.000, making it easier for millionaires and billionaires to avoid paying full freight.
The 147 Companies that Control Everything
Three systems theorists used a database listing 37 million companies and investors worldwide to map their economic power. The researchers discovered that global corporate control has a distinct bow-tie shape, with a dominant core of 147 firms, mostly banks, that control everything.
Slap on the Wrist: Jussie Smollett Charged with One Count of ‘Disorderly Conduct’
2020 Dem hopefuls, Senators Cory Booker and Kamala Harris, rushed to judgment after Jussie Smollett claimed white-racist Trump supporters ambushed him with bleach and a noose. Both Senators called the hoax a "modern-day lynching" and used the phony scandal to pass an anti-lynching bill through Congress.
Candidate for Philadelphia Mayor Says ‘Mental Illness’ Has Kept Her From Working for 8 Years. She is Endorsed by the GOP.
She has been supported by taxpayer-funded disability payments. She says she is fit to be Mayor of Philadelphia, because her cabinet will do most of the work for her.
Afghans Are Warning That The Taliban Have Not Changed
Many have fled life under Taliban rule in Afghanistan, where the insurgents control more territory than at any time since 2001 *AFP:* *The Taliban have not changed, warn Afghans living under their rule* Ali Ahmad Alizai has no choice but to obey when the Taliban come knocking on his door demanding food, shelter or a slice of his hard-earned harvest to fund their insurgency. "The Taliban run a dictatorship here. They have their own laws. We have some security, but no freedom," the farmer told AFP by telephone from a militant-controlled district of Afghanistan's southern Helmand prov... more »
Putin’s State of the Nation in review Part I – Military policy
"It seems that our partners fail to notice the depth and pace of change around the world and where it is headed." The post Putin’s State of the Nation in review Part I – Military policy appeared first on The Duran.
Putin’s speech focuses on domestic issues as media pushes missile warning (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 88. The post Putin’s speech focuses on domestic issues as media pushes missile warning (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Bullshitter of the week: Darren Fisher
News 1. Northern Pulp “‘We care,’ says Northern Pulp on the website it has created to spread the word that it ‘cares about forestry families of Nova Scotia,'” writes Joan Baxter: The site is a vehicle for the company’s letter-writing campaign to get people in the forestry sector to contact Premier Stephen McNeil, their MLA, […]
Tweets For Today
Venezuela forces reportedly open fire on civilians at closed Brazil border https://t.co/YQQEQrsbY0 — The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 22, 2019 Syria war: US to leave 200 troops for peacekeeping after withdrawal https://t.co/UB3TpY3wZV — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 22, 2019 This is how the Jussie Smollett investigation went down, according to Chicago police https://t.co/MqKKU1iBft pic.twitter.com/XHnMoPXcK4 — CNN (@CNN) February 21, 2019 Mass grave containing 3,500 victims of ISIS discovered in 'caliphate capital' Raqqa in Syria https://t.co/3LjG94te6q — Daily ... more »
Can German Courts Bring Accountability for Torture in Syria?
On Feb. 12, Germany’s investigative police force arrested two former high-ranking members of the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate (GID) allegedly involved in crimes against humanity. The German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) had issued arrest warrants for 56-year-old Anwar R. and 42-year-old Eyad A. on Feb. 7, charging the Syrian citizens with crimes against humanity, torture and murder between 2011 and 2012. Federal police arrested the two men in Berlin and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. A third man was arrested by French authorities in Paris. The G... more »
Bump Stocks Threaten Public Safety and National Security
For many Americans, the tragic killing of 58 Las Vegas concert-goers in October 2017 made all too vivid the dangers posed by bump stocks, attachments that convert semiautomatic firearms into automatic weapons. Although the Las Vegas shooter’s motive remains unclear, there’s no doubt that these devices in the hands of someone seeking to cause harm—whether based on personal grievances or domestic or international extremism—present a grave threat to security here in the homeland. U.S. terrorism laws rightly cover crimes committed using weapons of mass destruction, such as bombs and n... more »
David And Goliath
One thing is now clear. The Public Prosecutions Office was being subjected to political pressure. That's now how things work. Alan Freeman writes: Of course, that’s not what Parliament had in mind back in 2006 when it established the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. Saving jobs or protecting big companies is not part of its legislative mandate. In fact, the service is supposed to be above politics and economics. What ‘s essential is its independence to make prosecutorial decisions. The Director of Public Prosecutions has the power to make binding and final decisions to prosec... more »
Seen in Downtown Cairo : Two architectural styles side by side
Seen in Downtown Cairo: Two architectural styles side by side Sometimes you can find two beautiful #architectural styles side by side. Here are two beautiful buildings in Downtown Cairo; a neo-classical style building and Cairo’s favorite #Bauhaus style building
Kids Over Capitalism
Since presidential contender Elizabeth Warren recently asserted that she is "a capitalist to my bones," it should come as no surprise that her plan for universal child care in the United States is loosely modeled on the market-based kludge known as Obamacare. Unlike the government-run systems operating in other social democratic countries, Warren's plan is predicated upon direct government payments to for-profit providers who will "partner" with municipalities and states. What the system giveth, the system can always take away if said providers in any given state don't meet a set o... more »
Woman Arrested, Held Without Bond For Reenacting Scene on State Flag Which Shows a Breast
[image: breast]For exposing a single breast to reenact the scene on the state flag, a woman was kidnapped, thrown in a cage and held without bond.
Green New Deal reveals Green-left’s true colors
What would it cost to extend high-speed track to Hawaii in order to offset a need for airline fuel? The post Green New Deal reveals Green-left’s true colors appeared first on CFACT.
What is a sovereign nation?
Putin's message to the Federal Assembly on the 20th of February included a number of interesting statements including a comment on Russia's existence as a state and sovereignty. According to Putin, Russia cannot exist without its sovereignty. That of course means that Russia refuses to sign on as a corporate appendage and surrender its natural resources - which of course explains why Moscow is on the US-NATO shit list. The United Nations charter backs up what Putin is saying about sovereignty. Every country should be free from the shackles of corporate domination. But sadly Mr.... more »
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From Jenna Orkin US Cities Burn Recyclables After China Bans Imports Glyphosate Persists in Wild Edible Plants Cracks in Evangelical Church Jurors in 'El Chapo' Guzman's trial reportedly blew off the judge's warnings, and his lawyers may challenge his conviction over it Over At Last? AG Barr To Announce End Of Mueller Probe Next Week: CNN "Go F*ck Yourself" - Tucker Carlson Bursts Into Expletive-Ridden Tirade During Unaired Fox Interview Taiwan's Leader Says Threat Of Chinese Invasion "Growing Every Day""The Berkshire Trade": How Deutsche Bank Conspired To Conceal A $1.6 Billion Lo... more »
Alaska gov hopes to kill off state marijuana agency and other top stories from the week ending Feb. 22 (SLIDESHOW)
Alaska gov hopes to kill off state marijuana agency and other top stories from the week ending Feb. 22 (SLIDESHOW) is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
A Black Actor Might Have Paid Africans To Carry Out A False-Flag Hate Crime
Jussie Smollett might have staged his own hate crime after he was charged with one count of disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. The famous homosexual African-American actor claimed to be the victim of a grisly hate crime last month when he alleged that two MAGA-hat-wearing men assaulted […] The post A Black Actor Might Have Paid Africans To Carry Out A False-Flag Hate Crime appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
AS NEW HAMPSHIRE GOES, SO GOES ... PRACTICALLY NO ONE
More hype for the notion that Donald Trump might face a serious primary challenge in 2020: Thirty-nine percent of likely Republican voters in the Granite State said they think that President Trump should be challenged in the 2020 primary, according to poll results released today by the UMass Poll.... “While nearly 40 percent of all likely Republican voters believe President Trump should face a primary challenge, almost half of college-educated Republican voters believe that Trump should be ‘primaried,’” said Tatishe Nteta, associate professor of political science and director of the... more »
Swedish DJ Menja Mist Collaborates with Brazilian Musician to Release Single
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – This Friday, February 22nd sees the release of the first single resulting from a collaboration between Swedish DJ and producer Menja Mist and Brazilian percussionist and producer Marcelo Vig. The track, titled, ‘The Calling,’ is being released across all major platforms through Vig’s own record […] The post Swedish DJ Menja Mist Collaborates with Brazilian Musician to Release Single appeared first on The Rio Times.
Teaching English Offers Foreigners a Way to Fund Staying in Brazil: Sponsored
By Michael Malone, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Each year, millions of foreigners flock to Rio. Many become enamored, and would like to stay on awhile, to know The Marvelous City more intimately, and perhaps to explore further Brazil’s rich culture and impressive natural beauty. But doing so of course requires money, and […] The post Teaching English Offers Foreigners a Way to Fund Staying in Brazil: Sponsored appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, February 22, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: CasaBloco @ Casa França-Brasil (Centro) – On this first night of CasaBloco, they are proud to announce the participation of Brazilian superstar, Geraldo Azevedo, plus the participation of one […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, February 22, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Services: Learn How to Teach English in Brazil
Would you like to stay on in Brazil awhile, but need a way to fund your stay? Why not teach English? Not sure if it’s for you? I’ll show you how, step by step. Ten years of experience. Learn more. The post Services: Learn How to Teach English in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Now That Russiagate is Dead, What’s Next for the #Resistance?
*21WIRE* | What will become of this lucrative cottage industry after the coming collapse of Mueller's historic folly?
Who Will Vote With Trump Today To Shred The Constitution?
On Wednesday, Pelosi indicated that Joaquin Castro's Joint Resolution of Disapproval will be debated and, presumably, voted on, today. [I was just told the vote will probably be Tuesday, not today.] The resolution is short and sweet: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on February 15, 2019, in Proclamation 9844 (84 Fed. Reg. 4949) is hereby terminated. Pelosi: "I wri... more »
Explore the new shipping container housing for Bristol’s homeless
In the last couple of years, a shipping container housing development has popped up in Bristol, England and it’s transformed the city’s homeless housing issue (and population). Army veteran and restaurateur Jasper Thompson started the charity, Help Bristol’s Homeless, in 2017. “The company is determined in its mission to transform the lives of the homeless by providing housing for […] The post Explore the new shipping container housing for Bristol’s homeless appeared first on Health Nut News.
Can My Employer Enforce A Noncompete Agreement I Never Signed?
Many times, employees ask me if their employer can enforce a noncompete or nonsolicitation agreement they never signed. The short answer is no, at least in Florida. The *Florida noncompete statute* says: (1) Notwithstanding s. 542.18 and subsection (2), enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit competition during or after the term of restrictive covenants, so long as such contracts are reasonable in time, area, and line of business, is not prohibited. In any action concerning enforcement of a restrictive covenant: (a) A court shall not enforce a restrictive covenant unless i... more »
This Is the Worst Machine Gun of All Time (And Maybe the Worst Gun Ever)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It’s clear that if the Chauchat could have been replaced, it would have been. But it could not be replaced; there was nothing to replace it with. One day at the auction house, someone left a pile of guns on the ground. This was not at all unusual. At the very bottom, wrapped in moving blankets, was a pile of scrap metal. I parted the blanket gently to expose more of whatever I was seeing — gently because the metal had a patina of dirty age and I didn’t want to stick myself. I saw an aluminum tube from a bicycle and a coiled spring. A crescent-shap... more »
Why the M16 Rifle and M4 Carbine Won't Disappear from the Battlefield Anytime Soon
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The reasons are simple. The Army may be working overtime to field a more powerful rifle to replace the M4 carbine and M16 rifle that soldiers have been complaining about for years, but that's not stopping the branch from buying more: A presolicitation published by Army Contracting Command on April 11 proposes up to two five-year contracts to supply the branch with between 18,000 and 215,000 5.56mm M16A4 rifles apiece, for a possible total of 430,000 weapons. *(This first appeared last year.) * Such a major purchase over an extended timeline seems... more »
Democrat Green New Deal is catestrophically unsustainable
“Democrats’ Green New Deal legislation envisions a United States that eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions through a massive expansion of government control, which includes a green grid, electrified mass transit and high-speed rail.” click here
Twin Suns Of Carrola Book Review and Recommendation by M.N. Hopkins
*I have just finished reading the Twin Suns of Carrola, the second book in the Starshatter trilogy and found it to be an excellent read and even better than the first book in the trilogy. In the first book, the characters were introduced and in this one, they were developed into characters that you cheer for and hope for their survival during intensive battle scenes. The Black Knight is truly a gifted story teller and author. It is as if this is his calling to write about traditional values such as courage, loyalty and sacrifice that are the finest attributes of our humanit... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Thursday 21st February 2019
TonyfromOz at Green New Deal Reveals Green Left’s True Colors – PA Pundits – International - 16 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Data: defining ourselves by what we do
A very interesting article by Jacob Ward points out that privacy, as such, is no longer the critical issue for us: rather, it's the *data about us* accumulated by service providers that results in the effective demolition of any concept of "privacy" as such. Facebook and other companies may very well be protecting your privacy — but they don’t need your personal information to determine exactly who you are and what you’ll do next. * . . .* First, understand that privacy and data are separate things. Your privacy — your first and last name, your Social Security number, your online... more »
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