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Acosta, Epstein and Trump A Refresher
*-by Helen Klein* Finally, the Jeffrey Epstein case and the fabulous, ridiculously light plea deal he received from Alexander Acosta in 2008 are back in the headlines where they belong. As described last week in the *Washington Post*: A federal judge in Florida ruled this week that prosecutors led by former U.S. attorney Alexander Acosta, now President Trump’s labor secretary, broke the law 11 years ago by concealing an unusually lenient plea deal with billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein from underage girls who said the financier had molested them. “Under Acosta’s leadershi... more »
Happy Ending – Woman Who Assaulted Man Over MAGA Hat Now in ICE Custody Being Deported…
You might remember the story from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where a man dining at a Mexican restaurant while wearing a MAGA hat was assaulted by a seemingly unhinged woman. The police were called and she was arrested. Quick video reminder … Continue reading →
Jim Jordan Outlines Political Scheme of House Oversight Committee – Chairman Cummings Issuing Nonsense Subpoenas…
Earlier today ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, Jim Jordan, delivered remarks outlining the political schemes of the committee led by Chairman Elijah Cummings. In a brief 5 minute outline, Representative Jordan explains the motives, purposes, and narrative intents … Continue reading →
The Push For Autonomous Weapon Systems Continues
Who presses the button? US Army/Handout via Reuters *Quartz:* *The US Army wants to turn tanks into AI-powered killing machines* A new initiative by the US Army suggests “another significant step towards lethal autonomous weapons,” warns a leading artificial-intelligence researcher who has called for a ban on so-called “killer robots.” The Army Contracting Command has called on potential vendors in industry and academia to submit ideas to help build its Advanced Targeting and Lethality Automated System (ATLAS), which a Defense Department solicitation says will use artificial intell... more »
This Deadly Russian Gun Fires Underwater (But There Is a Fatal Flaw)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Its terrible out of the water. *The APS is so specialized for underwater use it is not a very good land weapon. The lack of rifled barrel stabilization makes it inaccurate, with one source estimating useful accuracy is limited to just 50 yards—less than a quarter that of land assault rifles. Using the weapon on land also induces rapid wear of parts, as the weapon is used to water slowing down and buffering operation.* The widespread use of combat divers, more commonly known as frogmen, led to the inevitable question: how do frogmen from opposing sid... more »
"Now That Housing Bubble #2 Is Bursting...How Low Will It Go?"
*"Now That Housing Bubble #2 Is Bursting...* *How Low Will It Go?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "There are two generalities that can be applied to all asset bubbles: *1.* Bubbles inflate for longer and reach higher levels than most pre-bubble analysts expected. *2. *All bubbles burst, despite mantra-like claims that "this time it's different." The bubble burst tends to follow a symmetrical reversal of very similar time durations and magnitudes as the initial rise. If the bubble took four years to inflate and rose by X, the retrace tends to take about the same length of time and tends to ... more »
U.S. Congress Holds Hearings on Vaccines: Will Lawmakers Look at BOTH Sides of the Issue?
Congress has announced two hearings to discuss vaccines in light of the recent "measles outbreaks" that have affected 127 people in 10 states since the Fall of 2018. The first hearing is in the House, tomorrow, February 27, 2019. The second hearing is in the Senate on March 5, 2019. The hearing in the House will be with the subcommittee Oversight and Investigations, of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, chaired by Representative Frank Pallone from New Jersey's 6th congressional district. Will this hearing look at both sides of the vaccine debate, or simply represent the mos... more »
Study: More Than Half Quit Using Prescription Drugs After Using Cannabis and CBD Products
*Aaron Kesel* - The future of natural medicine is here.
Project Blue Book and Lt. Col. Robert Friend
Many of my colleagues in the UFO community are unhappy with History’s *Project Blue Book.* While it is true that it is very loosely based on the Blue Book files and that it takes great liberties with the stories, it is also true that many of those who were involved with Blue Book in some capacity are not as offended. I have talked with Paul Hynek who gave me the family’s opinion of the show. I have also mentioned that those involved in creating it are quite knowledgeable about UFO history. Lt. Col. Robert Friend in the center, on his 99th birthday. Over the weekend, Lieutenant Colone... more »
The Draft Should be Abolished for Everyone — Not Just Women
By Ryan McMaken On Friday, Federal Judge Gary Miller declared the federal government’s policy of male-only conscription to be unconstitutional. Miller ruled that past prohibitions... more »
Scientists Have Witnessed a Single-Celled Algae Evolve Into a Multicellular Organism
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Simultaneous X-ray and infrared observations of the galactic center
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-02-simultaneous-x-ray-infrared-galactic-center.html
NASA Study Reproduces Origins of Life on Ocean Floor
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?feature=7340
Indian childcare creates a #malnourished nation.
https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/02/article/indian-childcare-creates-a-malnourished-nation/
Japan, US likely to launch trade talks in April or May
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Japan and the United States will likely launch trade talks in April or May, later than initially planned, as Washington needs to focus first on ongoing negotiations with Beijing to settle a tariff war.
Kyrgyzstan ratifies EAEU-China agreement on trade, economic cooperation
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Kyrgyzstan President has ratified the trade-economic cooperation between the Eurasian Economic Union member states from one side and China from the other.
Amtrak train stuck in snow since Sunday night
Running out of food – 183 passengers on board – Record-setting snowfall “Shades of the famous stranding of the S.P. “City of San Francisco” in Donner Pass, back in January, 1952,” says reader Don Villeneuve. “It is curious to me why Amtrak took so long to make an announcement of this problem. News of this stuck ... Read moreAmtrak train stuck in snow since Sunday night The post Amtrak train stuck in snow since Sunday night appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Fiat Chrysler Announces $4.5 Billion Manufacturing Investment, Adding 6,500 Jobs…
There’s a considerable backstory {Go Deep} to the announcement today where Fiat Chrysler will be investing $4.5 billion in new manufacturing, and 6,500 additional jobs. Fiat Chrysler’s Mike Manley watched legendary CEO Sergio Marchionne dealing with President Trump in 2017 … Continue reading →
More Reports Of ‘Gladiator Fights’ As California Prison Officials Tear Up Cells To Find Recording Device
Another fight between rival prisoner groups, which advocates say are arranged by officials, took place at the state prison in Corcoran, CA on February 20. The post More Reports Of ‘Gladiator Fights’ As California Prison Officials Tear Up Cells To Find Recording Device appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Best After-Hours and Late-Night Hangouts in Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Sul
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Although Carnival hasn’t officially begun, it feels like it is already here. So here is a guide to a few handy places that are open all-hours, or at least after-hours, for those times before, after, and in-between the countless parties and ‘blocos’ (street parties) set […] The post The Best After-Hours and Late-Night Hangouts in Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Sul appeared first on The Rio Times.
CBS: Young happy grandmother takes own life within hours of taking popular antibiotic
Photo Credit: Randy Whiteside Last Spring, Keith Whiteside’s mom, Kathy, had just returned home from a beach vacation with her husband when she got a cold that went into her chest. With the business of the Easter holidays coming up, she had six grandchildren and was preparing for a celebration that included a big meal, […] The post CBS: Young happy grandmother takes own life within hours of taking popular antibiotic appeared first on Health Nut News.
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 […] The post Stripping rights away by hook or by crook appeared first on Health Nut News.
THE ADVANTAGE HARARI FILE: Digest of reports!
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019This week, to the southern frontiers:* Are we humans really "the rational animal?" Or are we more strongly inclined to be driven by gossip and fiction, with a chaser of tribal intolerance thrown into the blend? Last week, it was Advantage Harari! The examples went something like this: *Tuesday, February 19:* Rhodes Scholar ignores the Green New Deal, prefers to keep locking them up! *Wednesday, February 20:* Who gives a fig about climate change? Two "cable news" nets take a hike! *Thursday, February 21:* Nineteen to 24 years in the clink! Plus, targets ... more »
US General Says No Military Threat on Southern Border
The top U.S. general for homeland defense said that he sees no military threat coming from the southern border with Mexico.
Emma Thompson to Skydance: I Won’t Work with John Lasseter
Pixar executive John Lasseter last year was forced out at Disney after acknowledging "missteps" in his behavior with female employees.
Did Lady Gaga Say She ‘Had a Boyfriend Who Told Me I’d Never Succeed?’
After an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and multiple Grammy Awards, it's safe to say that Lady Gaga has proved her doubting ex-boyfriend wrong.
Elon Musk Ordered to Tell Judge Why He’s Not in Contempt
Musk agreed to have tweets that could affect Tesla's stock pre-approved. Now the SEC is alleging that Musk broke the terms of that agreement.
Property investors battered by a 'perfect storm' of falling prices and tighter credit
The combined impact of falling property prices, weaker rents, a lending crackdown and unfavourable tax changes risks triggering a property investor exodus from the market.
Ashes hopefuls excel on return to red-ball cricket … mostly
The Sheffield Shield is back, and with an Ashes tour looming, the majority of fringe Test players stood up and put their case forward for inclusion.
This Indonesian community has five genders — one of them is under threat of dying out
Once kingmakers in one of the most gender fluid societies on earth, the intersex bissu priests of Sulawesi — Indonesia's third-largest island — are on the verge of disappearing after years of cultural decline and increasing persecution.
Queensland floodwaters heading to Lake Eyre
The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting floodwaters will reach Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in South Australia's outback within weeks, but the lake is unlikely to fill.
Can't afford your mobile plan? You're not alone
Telco providers have been selling contracts for multiple devices — including tablets, drones and smart watches — without proper checks to see if the consumer can afford the additional costs.
Music festivals in NSW face new rules from Friday. Here's the deal
"High-risk" music festivals will be subject to tough new licensing rules in NSW from Friday, but organisers say there is still little detail about the regulations and consultation with Government has been "vague as you could possibly imagine".
Police chief's wife has fine for running stop sign torn up by station boss
Police won't say why Carol Stewart, who is a former police officer, had the ticket for running a stop sign torn up after appealing to the officer in charge of the local station.
Why Trump and Kim are meeting in Vietnam (and what Australia can gain from it)
Both the US and North Korea have particular reasons for choosing to meet in Vietnam — and Australia could be an unlikely beneficiary.
When you click 'buy now', this is what happens inside Amazon Australia's warehouse
Amazon's driving ambition is to provide online shoppers with cheap prices and deliver orders fast. Staff at its Melbourne warehouse say this mission results in a dehumanising, insecure and sometimes unsafe workplace.
Test yourself: Are you fast enough to work in the Amazon warehouse?
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What does it take to meet Amazon's speedy delivery promise? Our news game lets you find out by playing the role of a 'picker' at the retail giant's Melbourne warehouse.
Two statements offer a rare glimpse into a misunderstood part of our US alliance
Many Australians are rightly anxious about the role of nuclear weapons in our region — there are more nuclear-armed powers in the Indo-Pacific than any other region. So why aren't we talking about it, ask Ashley Townshend and Brendan Thomas-Noone.
Even top surgeons battle impostor syndrome. Here's how they silence it
If you've ever felt like a fraud at work, you're not alone — even highly-experienced surgeons struggle with impostor syndrome. But they also know how to manage it.
Pell's lawyer argues for leniency in 'plain vanilla sexual penetration case'
George Pell's lawyer describes his client's crimes as "no more than a plain vanilla sexual penetration case", but a prosecutor says they were brazen, forceful and humiliating acts that deserve immediate imprisonment.
Tufts University Names Dr. Ellise LaMotte Director of the Center for STEM Diversity
Tufts University has named Dr. Ellise LaMotte as the new director of the Center for STEM diversity. Prior to her new role, LaMotte was the director of academic services at Olin College of Engineering and, before that, served in several leadership roles at Babson College. LaMotte earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology and […]
Disability Rights Attorney Carrie Ann Lucas Dies at 47
Nationally known disability rights attorney Carrie Ann Lucas, has died. She was 47 years old. “[Lucas] died after an arbitrary denial from an insurance company caused a plethora of health problems, exacerbating her disabilities and eventually leading to her premature death,” her family and friends wrote in a Facebook post on Lucas’ page. The ultimate […]
70 Years of Integration, a Journey Still Unfolding at the University of Kentucky
One man. One courageous step. Seventy years of a journey that is still unfolding and evolving. That is the story the University of Kentucky community is celebrating with particular reverence this month and throughout the next year.
Theft, Shame and Guilt in Order to Get By
Over the past few years there has been increasing exposure to the harsh reality of what it is like to be in college while facing financial hardship.
Left’s Latest Demand: Race-Based Reparations
[image: left-s-latest-demand-race-based-reparations] Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren both called last week for race-based reparations for slavery.
Transgender Activist Accused of Burning Down Own Home and Killing 5 Pets in Hate Hoax Crime
Michigan: Nikki Joly, a biological woman who transitioned into a man, is accused of burning down ‘his’ own home and killing five pets in a hate hoax crime in 2017. The reported possible motive for the leftist to set fire to his own house was due to lack of media coverage of his LGBTQ activism.
PayPal CEO Admits Partnering with Far-Left SPLC to Blacklist Conservatives
PayPal CEO Dan Schulman admitted that his company works with the radical Southern Poverty Law Center when blacklisting conservatives. PayPal has blacklisted WikiLeaks, Infowars, Gavin McInnes, Tommy Robinson, Laura Loomer, Roosh V, free speech social network Gab and Youtube competitor Bitchute.
Is Argentina On The Brink Of a Tax Revolt?
By Federico Fernández “We can’t take it anymore,” proclaims the economist and media sensation Javier Milei from his Twitter account. He is not alone. It... more »
Elizabeth Warren Bet Update
Since Elizabeth Warren has announced her Presidential candidacy, my 2017 Warren bet with my friend Ben Haller has officially activated. He’s betting $50 against my $100 that she wins the Presidency. When we made the bet, betting markets put her odds at 7.9%, but now they’re down to a measly 3.1%. Of course, back in […] The post Elizabeth Warren Bet Update appeared first on Econlib.
Keynesianism, NeoFisherism, and MMT
The title of this post lists three macro models that I believe are wrong. But they are not all wrong in the same way. I’m not even sure I understand MMT, as when I try to engage with proponents of that theory they keep telling me that I’ve got it wrong. I say, “So you’re […] The post Keynesianism, NeoFisherism, and MMT appeared first on Econlib.
"Here’s a radical idea: no child should get a high-school certificate if they can’t answer the question 'which political ideology caused the most deaths in the last 100 years'? The answer starts with a 'C', and if you say Capitalism you have to repeat a year, and so do your teachers." #QotD
*"Here’s a radical idea: no child should get a high-school certificate if they can’t answer the question 'which political ideology caused the most deaths in the last 100 years'? The answer starts with a 'C', and if you say Capitalism you have to repeat a year, and so do your teachers."* ~ Jo Nova from her post 'Millennials haven’t forgotten Mao, Stalin or Lenin. They never knew them.' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
In It's First Combat Deployment, The Marine Corp's F-35 Dropped Bombs On Both ISIS And The Taliban
Members of of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 load a GBU 49 onto an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, December 12, 2018. US Navy/Mass Comm. Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell *Task & Purpose:* *On its first combat deployment, the Marine Corps’ F-35 bombed both the Taliban and ISIS * As it returns from its first combat deployment, the Marines' version of the F-35 is no longer a baby-faced boot. F-35Bs flew more than 100 combat sorties against the Taliban and ISIS while deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex,... more »
US/North Korea Summit: Will Trump Win Nobel Peace Prize?
Tomorrow President Trump will meet for the second time with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. They meet in Hanoi, Vietnam, where some 50 years ago a bitter and futile war was fought. While Trump's enemies in the US are creating unrealistic expectations in hopes of making Trump look bad if he does not achieve a full surrender of North Korean nuclear capabilities, what would a successful summit look like to reasonable people? Can Trump pull it off? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Attacking Iran: Fake news about a terrorist connection could serve as a pretext for war
[image: undefined] Observers of developments in the Middle East have long taken it as a given that the United States and Israel are seeking for an excuse to attack Iran. The recently terminated conference in Warsaw had that objective, which was clearly expressed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but it failed to rally European and Middle Eastern states to support the cause. On the contrary, there was strong sentiment coming from Europe in particular that normalizing relations with Iran within the context of the 2015 multi party nuclear agreement is the preferred way to g... more »
The Second Battle of Cucuta
[image: undefined] On Sunday morn, February 28 1813, General Ramon Correa, commander of 800 Spanish Royalist troops, sat upon his favourite Cucuta pew. While Correa communed with the Almighty, Simon Bolivar marched 400 men to hilltops overlooking Cucuta. Futile attempts to dislodge Bolivar left Correa’s men disorganised and demoralised; and left Correa sporting a head-wound. In the afternoon Bolivar, espying gaps in Cucuta’s defences and in his own ammunition stores, led a bayonet charge at the town. Panic-stricken defenders scattered; abandoning a fortified town stacked with weapon... more »
A.I. Take the Wheel: Backseat Driver Technology Will Monitor You INSIDE Your Car
By Meadow Clark “As vehicles get smarter, your car will be keeping eyes on you,” a recent Reuters report threatened. New backseat driver tech aims... more »
Forget the M4: The Army Has Some Pretty Intense Demands for Its New Rifle
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * Here is what we know. *Like the Army's stab at a 7.62mm Intermediate Combat Service Rifle, the NGSW program hasn't been without drama. * The Army has issued a formal call for industry partners to send in their prototypes for the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, a major step towards finally testing out a replacement for the M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon. (This first appeared several weeks ago.) On Wednesday, Army Contracting Command dropped a formal Prototype Project Opportunity Notice calling on industry partners t... more »
U.S. Africa Policy Cannot Afford to Ignore Somaliland
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Africa* [image: Somaliland troops sit on an armoured personnel carrier during a parade to mark the 22nd anniversary of Somaliland's self-declared independence from the larger Somalia, in Hargeisa May 18, 2013. REUTERS/Feisal Omar (SOMALIA - Tags: ANNIVERSARY POLITICS SOC] Here’s the problem: Somaliland’s ability to stand up to radicals and Al Qaeda-affiliated terrorists may not be endless. HARGEISSA, SOMALILAND—“Great nations do not fight endless wars,” President Donald Trump declared in his State of the Union address, even as he redoubled his commitme... more »
China Is Studying Russia's Deadly Su-57 Stealth Fighter: Here's Why They Think
*David Axe* *Security, * The Su-57 might never enter service in meaningful numbers. But that's not necessarily the fault of the plane's design, which is sophisticated and well-rounded. Perhaps most notably, the Su-57 has a gun, just like American stealth fighters do. Alone among stealth fighters, China's own J-20 does not have a gun. *Wang's assessment inadvertently highlights an important disparity between the American, Russian and Chinese stealth fighters. While it might be true that the Su-57's design assumes the type will close to visual range in order to engage the F-22 and... more »
Netanyahu Courts Trouble to Retain Political Power
*Paul R. Pillar* *Politics, Middle East* [image: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a statement to the media in Tel Aviv, Israel February 21, 2019 REUTERS/ Ammar Awad] What does Netanyahu's outreach to Otzma Yehudit say about the state of Israeli politics? The direct, and still extreme, descendant of a U.S.-listed foreign terrorist organization is in position to become part of the next ruling coalition of Israel, and it has been put in that position at the urging of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The organization is Otzma Yehudit, a party whose name is rendered ... more »
Getting the Facts Straight Ahead of the Trump-Kim Summit
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un sits in his vehicle after arriving at the Dong Dang railway station, Vietnam, at the border with China, February 26, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY] There are several myths floating around Washington that won't help it in dealing with Pyongyang. The stage is set for the big meeting that will be heard around the world. Air Force One has landed in Vietnam. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in Hanoi by train through China. And the predictions are coming in at a fevered pitc... more »
Does Trump Truly Want To End Endless Wars?
*Elias Atienza* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he participates in a signing ceremony of] He must decide what he truly wants. In his State of the Union address, President Trump proclaimed that “great nations do not fight endless wars.” This statement of intent shouldn’t have surprised anyone. After all, the declaration came from a president who has long held disdain for the war in Afghanistan and viciously criticized the failed invasion of Iraq. But, this proclamation of peace calls into question Trump’s commitment to actually ending these en... more »
Video – President Trump Arrives in Vietnam, Crowds Surround Hanoi Hotel…
President Trump touched down in Vietnam at 8:45pm (local) / 8:45am (EST). Vietnam is 12 hours ahead of U.S. eastern time zone. President Trump arrived for a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un aimed at removing nuclear weapons … Continue reading →
Governments Must Face the Facts about Face Surveillance, and Stop Using It
By Hayley Tsukayama and Adam Schwartz It’s time for governments to confront the harmful consequences of using facial recognition technology as an instrument of surveillance.... more »
NPR Morning Edition: Importance of Teacher Training
NPR’s Morning Edition aired story today about California’s AB 221 bill that would ban Teach For America in low-income schools. For more visit the post You are Invited!: Should Teach For America (TFA) be banned in California Schools? For all of Cloaking Inequity’s posts on Teach For America click here. Please Facebook Like, Tweet, etc below and/or reblog to share this discussion with others. Want
ASU Law School Wants Cities Around the World to Use Facial Recognition
By MassPrivateI Arizona State University (ASU), which spent $307 million to renovate Sun Devil Stadium, has learned a lot about Smart City surveillance. ASU used facial... more »
The Income Tax: Still the Root of All Evil
By Gary M. Galles February 25 is a momentous day in American history. It is the day in 1913 the 16th Amendment, authorizing a federal...more »
...and any other matters that take our fancy
Away from matters BBC-related for a moment, here's a Twitter thread today from Dr. Matthew Goodwin relevant to the news today: - One critical point about the vote for Brexit is that it marked the first moment when a majority of British people formally asked for something that a majority of their elected representatives did not want to give. It was always destined to lead us here. - Contrary to popular claims, we now know from a dozen+ studies that Leavers knew what they were voting for. They had a clear sense about how they wanted to change the settlement; they... more »
More Evidence that the Bears Have it Dead Right
By David Haggith In my last article, “The Bears Have it Right: Economy went Polar Opposite of Bullish Predictions,” I laid out my first prediction... more »
MONA part of plan to aid bushfire recovery in Tasmania's south
A large-scale light show, similar to Uluru's Field Of Light and the Spectra beams at Dark Mofo, is suggested as a way to bring tourists back to the bushfire-hit south-east of Tasmania — but first, million of dollars will need to be found.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 56 – 2019
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Arctic Sea Ice Volume 25-Feb-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: From DMI
Fed Must Face Reality: No Return to Normalcy for Monetary Policy
By Stefan Gleason More than a decade after the 2008 financial crisis, U.S. monetary policy continues to operate in crisis management mode. Despite a long,... more »
Duke Energy Faces Largest Fine Ever for 127 Cybersecurity Violations between 2015-2018. As If Customers Didn’t Have Enough to Complain About…
By B.N. Frank Duke Energy conducts business in 6 states. Activist Post has reported many times about their problematic AMI “Smart” Utility Meters that they... more »
Update: Unofficial Rouhani Instagram account behind rejection of Zarif’s resignation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – An unofficial Instagram account claiming to be the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was behind the fake comments about the latter rejecting Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif’s resignation. The account would later add that it was a fan page of the Iranian President, confirming that they were not actually Rouhani. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Rouhani rejects Zarif’s resignation from Foreign Ministry
The resignation of Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has not been accepted by the country’s president, the spokesman for the ministry said a statement. All interpretations and analysis around the reasons behind the resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, beyond what he posted on his Instagram account, are not accurate and, as the chief […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria tops the agenda for Putin-Netanyahu meeting
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet on Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation in the region, including in Syria, as well as bilateral relations, the Kremlin website said on Tuesday. It said the sides “plan to discuss key issues of bilateral cooperation, first of all on the trade-economic and humanitarian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Air Force launches heavy airstrikes over southwest Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – For the third day in a row, the Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) has launched several airstrikes over the Idlib Governorate. Led by their L-39 Albatros, the Syrian Air Force targeted several areas controlled by the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in and around the town of Khan Sheikhoun. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists release video of missile attack that killed several Syrian soldiers in east Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels released a new video showing their deadly missile strike on a Syrian Arab Army gathering near the abandoned base in eastern Idlib. The jihadist group, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, used an anti-tank guided missile produced in the United States to kill seven Syrian Army soldiers at this site […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
International flights mysteriously rerouted from Syria (photos)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – Syria’s airspace is oddly clear of any international flights, today, as all commercial planes have been rerouted to neighboring countries. As shown in the images below, the commercial flight paths nearly all avoid Syrian airspace, but the reason for this is still unknown at this time. #Syria – #AirSpaceInterestingInternational flights […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Is This Russia's New 'Stealth' Submarine?
*Mark Episkopos, National Review*: *Meet Russia's New Lada-Class Submarine: The Next 'Stealth' Threat to the U.S. Navy?* *The new class of subs is missing one key feature. * The second Lada-class submarine has been laid down and is set to undergo a series of trials over 2019, according to Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy Vladimir Korolyov . “Serial production of the non-nuclear Lada-class submarines continues. This year, testing will commence on the second non-nuclear Lada-class submarine-- “Kronstadt,” which was laid down in September 2018,” announced Korolyov. Russian ne... more »
The Crappy State of Service Businesses
Perhaps it was always this way, but I am just at the end of my rope dealing with service businesses. Whether it be my roofing contractor or my bank or my background check provider -- really almost everyone -- absolutely no one seems to be able to follow through on service promises. Increasingly I have […]
The difference between commies and conservatives...
*in one very important area.* Lately, I've noticed how many conservatives on different social media platforms say that their family/friends/coworkers are in-your-face liberal commie types. And how do they react? Glad you asked. *They keep their mouths shut in order to maintain a semblance of peace.* So let me make sure I understand this phenomena. Commies (the Empty Cortex types) are allowed to demean, insult, and run roughshod over a conservative. The conservative stays silent out of fear of losing a friend or making a family member angry. *Question:* At what point does a co... more »
North Korea's Limousine Bodyguards Are In Hanoi For The Trump - Kim Summit
*Business Insider:* *Kim Jong Un's elite bodyguards — famous for running next to his diplomatic Mercedes — were back for his entrance to Vietnam ahead of his second summit with Trump* * Kim Jong Un's famous running bodyguards were back in action on Tuesday ahead of the US-North Korea summit in Vietnam. * The 12 black-suited bodyguards act as an elite human shield for the North Korean leader, and are hand-picked for marksmanship, martial arts skill, and attractiveness. * The guards escorted Kim's official Mercedes as it passed through Hanoi on Tuesday, breaking in to a synchronized ... more »
The Green New Plan is irresponsible
Having a “super grid” for supplying intermittent electricity, as proposed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her Green New Plan, is a socially and economically irresponsible idea. The post The Green New Plan is irresponsible appeared first on CFACT.
URGENT: Mandatory HPV jabs for school kids in FL + 100 vaccine bills flood 30 states
Health freedom is once again under attack in Florida and 29 other states as a tidal wave of legislation aims to coerce and/or mandate an increasing number of vaccines, as well as eliminate privacy rights around your family’s vaccine status. As reported by the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), more than 100 bills have been […] The post URGENT: Mandatory HPV jabs for school kids in FL + 100 vaccine bills flood 30 states appeared first on Health Nut News.
US amasses special ops in Puerto Rico, army in Colombia to oust Maduro – Russian Security Council
The post US amasses special ops in Puerto Rico, army in Colombia to oust Maduro – Russian Security Council appeared first on The Duran.
Theresa May to propose delaying Brexit if her own deal and ‘no-deal’ rejected by MPs
The post Theresa May to propose delaying Brexit if her own deal and ‘no-deal’ rejected by MPs appeared first on The Duran.
Lavrov rules out Japan-Russia peace treaty negotiations on Japan’s terms
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No sign of talks on island handover between Moscow, Tokyo
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Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam to hash over nuke deal with Trump
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Tommy Robinson banned from Facebook, Instagram over ‘hate speech’
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Half-billion dollars’ worth of sanctioned oil sitting offshore Venezuela
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Saudi Arabia’s Hand in the India-Pakistan Flare-Up
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Bloody Kashmir: Decades of deadly conflict between India and Pakistan
The post Bloody Kashmir: Decades of deadly conflict between India and Pakistan appeared first on The Duran.
India Bombs Pakistan, Targeting Terrorist Camps In Cross-Border Air Raids; Pakistan Vows Retaliation
The post India Bombs Pakistan, Targeting Terrorist Camps In Cross-Border Air Raids; Pakistan Vows Retaliation appeared first on The Duran.
The Trump Administration’s Anti-Iran Theatrics Failed in Warsaw
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All Roads Lead To Russia For Unhinged Hysterics In British Media
That intelligence service – with its credibility in tatters after the Iraq-War fiasco – has now licensed its former head to try to kill the electoral chances of the Labour opposition. The post All Roads Lead To Russia For Unhinged Hysterics In British Media appeared first on The Duran.
What If They Started a War and No One Showed Up?
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Assad meets Khamenei in first Iran visit since Syrian war began
The post Assad meets Khamenei in first Iran visit since Syrian war began appeared first on The Duran.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un’s Aide Frantically Dashes To His Side
*FOX News*: *Kim Jong Un’s aide frantically dashes to North Korean leader’s side after arriving in Vietnam for second summit* *It’s hard keeping up with Kim Jong Un.* The North Korean despot arrived in Vietnam on Tuesday after enduring an almost 70-hour train ride through southern China, but one of his aides seemed unprepared for the big red carpet arrival. Kim was captured on video disembarking his green-and-yellow armored train Tuesday at Dong Dang station along the China-Vietnam border and walking down a red carpet rolled out for his arrival ahead of his second summit with Pre... more »
UK GLOBALIST GOVERNMENT BACKTRACKS ON A NO DEAL BREXIT, THERESA MAY OFFERS MPS A VOTE ON NO DEAL BREXIT
*UK eugenicist Globalists change course and plot to remain in EU via a referendum as real world impact of a no deal Brexit on their own power sinks in...* A* great result also for the feisty UK MPs who stood up for the UK's national interests, and who deserve the support of the UK's business community and voters for doing so.* *Support hashtag feisty UK MP, hashtag I am not your doormat Now Jackboots.* *From the BBC* *In the Commons, the prime minister signals that, after all, it may well be the case that a no deal Brexit is thwarted, that the departure date is postponed.* *At Hol... more »
House Panel OKs Subpoena Over Family Separations at Border
The Oversight Committee is seeking details on the children separated, location and facility where they were held, details on the parents, information on efforts to restore children to their parents, and whether parents were deported.
Using 1 Germ to Fight Another When Today’s Antibiotics Fail
One often-cited British report said unless solutions are found, by 2050 up to 10 million people globally could be dying from drug-resistant infections, slightly more than die from cancer today.
Senators Grill Pharmaceutical CEOs about High Drug Prices
The hearing marks the first time lawmakers have called the industry's top executives to account for rising prices.
Vitamin K2 | What You Need to Know
What is vitamin K? Vitamin K is a name given to a group of fat-soluble vitamins. There are two main types of vitamin K: K1 and K2. They are considered essential “helper” molecules for the production of a variety of proteins needed for reactions like blood clotting, calcium regulation and heart health. How is vitamin […] The post Vitamin K2 | What You Need to Know appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Pakistan Govt Vows To Retaliate To Air Strikes By India, Imran Khan Calls Emergency Meeting
I don’t think either side wants to escalate to nuclear war. But, both sides have the Illuminist agents controlled by the western Illuminati, Synagogue of Satan. These are the agent provocateurs who will attempt to trigger nuclear war. The sheeple on both sides are being screwed. – India Today Published on Feb 26, 2019 Pakistan […]
U.S. - Taliban Begin Peace Talks In Qatar
*New York Times:* *U.S. and Taliban Begin Highest-Level Talks Yet on Ending Afghan War* KABUL, Afghanistan — The highest-level negotiations yet between American diplomats and the Taliban began in Qatar’s capital on Monday, with the presence of the Afghan insurgents’ deputy leader raising hope of progress toward ending the long conflict that is taking lives in record numbers. The latest round of talks to take place in Doha since President Trump ordered direct negotiations with the Taliban last summer will focus on fleshing out the details of a framework agreement in principle both ... more »
The Draft Should be Abolished for Everyone — Not Just Women
[image: draft]The draft is nothing short of slavery and "activists" are fighting for the right of men and women to be enslaved "equally."
WATCH: ‘You Ain’t Seen Excessive Force Yet!’: Cops Torture Handcuffed Man for No Reason
[image: torture]A half dozen cops bragged about "excessive force" as they tortured a handcuffed and non-resisting man for over ten minutes in a restraint chair.
UK business figure on Brexit preparations "What sort of lunatic would do that?"
*The devil is in the technocratic detail as the NWO knows...* *From media* *No-deal Brexit panic after ministers realize the UK doesn't have the right pallets for exporting to the EUAdam Payne * *The UK Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs is set to hold an emergency meeting with business leaders on Tuesday.They are expected to discuss emergency no-deal Brexit plans after the government confirmed last week that it does not have enough pallets — structures used to transport goods — for UK companies to export to the European Union in a no-deal Brexit.The extraordi... more »
Study: More Than Half Quit Using Prescription Drugs After Using Cannabis and CBD Products
By Aaron Kesel A survey on cannabidiol (CBD) usage found that women are more likely than men to use CBD; and once they start using...more »
China's Defense Budget Will Continue To Expand Even With A Slowing Economy
Soldiers march at a People's Liberation Army (PLA) base in Hong Kong as part of events marking the 20th anniversary of the city's handover from British to Chinese rule, June 30, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo *Reuters: **Taiwan concerns mean China defense budget likely to defy slowing economy* BEIJING (Reuters) - A slowing economy is unlikely to crimp China’s 2019 defense budget rise, as Beijing earmarks more spending for modernization and big-ticket items like stealth jets, and focuses on Taiwan after a stern new year’s speech from President Xi Jinping. The defense spendi... more »
BoE gives liquidity to hanks butnot real economy as Brexit crisis escalates
*LONDON, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Bank of England announced on Tuesday a temporary additional liquidity arrangement to banks (BUT NOT THE REAL ECONOMY) in the run-up to Brexit as part of the contingency plan to prepare for Brexit.* *The bank said in a statement that it will increase the frequency of existing market-wide sterling operations, Indexed Long-Term Repos, lending to banks on a weekly rather than monthly basis, during the March and April period.* *The bank has taken the precautionary move as the outcome of Brexit has not crystallized with only a few weeks away from the defau... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, February 26, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Aos Novos Compositores @ Beco do Rato (Lapa) – This cultural project for new composers is an evening where sambistas can present previously unpublished work of their own. This […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, February 26, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
NWO Prince Charles and Harry to visit Mount Athos in Easter, Greek media
*NWO Globalist royalty Prince Charles and Harry are to visit the Vatopedi monastery of NWO Super villain Abbot Ephraim at Easter, according to local media.* *Two things.* *1. The pair of NWO shills should use their time there to turn their souls to God, the source of true life, dynamic power and light operating within us, and repent their wicked Globalist depopulation ways while they still can, thinking about the immortality of a soul, either in heaven or hell.* *They may belong to different Freemason factions (Charles, British, Harry and Meghan, American), but they have one single... more »
Amiskwia Sagittiformis: Weird Chimera Worm May Finally Get Its Place In The Tree Of Life
Ribbon worm? Arrow worm? Since the discovery of its fossil over a century ago, paleontologists have speculated about what branch of evolution* Amiskwia sagittiformis* was on. Charles Doolittle Walcott, who first described it, compared it to the a group of ocean-dwelling worms that are fierce predators, equipped with an array of spines on their head for grasping small prey - modern arrow worms (chaetognaths), but later scientists could not find evidence of the canonical grasping spines so they believed instead it might be a a ribbon worm, or its own distinct lineage only distantly re... more »
Hoax Hate Crime: LGBTQ Activist Killed Own Cats & Dogs in Fire
[image: hoax-hate-crime-lgbtq-activist-kills-own-cats-dogs-in-fire] Transgender activist Nikki Joly is accused of staging a hate crime by setting her own house on fire and killing her five pets. Nikki Joly
Green New Deal Will Cost $93 Trillion, Says Think Tank
[image: green-new-deal-will-cost-93-trillion-says-think-tank] The Green New Deal could cost Americans as much as $93 trillion — and much more in lost liberties — over the course of a decade, according to an analysis by the American Action Forum.
Heil Marco: Brown Shirt Rubio Reveals His Inner Gestapo
Influential US Senator and 2016 presidential candidate Marco Rubio has tweeted a blatant death threat and incitement of violence against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. As of this writing the post has 13 thousand shares and counting. The tweet consists of a “before” and “after” photo of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who in 2011 was mutilated to death in the streets following a US-led NATO intervention in Libya which was launched on false humanitarian pretexts. The first photo depicts Gaddafi… The post Heil Marco: Brown Shirt Rubio Reveals His Inner Gestapo appeared f... more »
Green New Deal Reveals the Naked Truth of Agenda 21
By Tom DeWeese Sometimes if you fight hard enough and refuse to back down, no matter the odds, your truth is vindicated and prevails! For... more »
Trump's Phony National Emergency-- And His Vulnerability In 13 States He Won In 2016
A new national Gallup poll shows Trump underwater in every single state he lost in 2016 but also underwater in 13 states he won in 2016! His job approval is between 49 and 40% in Arizona (43%), Texas (41%), Louisiana (49%), Florida (43%), Georgia (44%), North Carolina (45%), Pennsylvania, Ohio (48%), Indiana (48%), Michigan (42%), Wisconsin (42%), Iowa (45%) and Nebraska (49%). Two other states have Trump at a 50% approval rating, which says to me that if Bernie runs an effective campaign based on Medicare-For-All and the other key points in his platform, Democrats could see flip... more »
U.K. Prime Minister May: Brexit Can Be Delayed
*Daily Mail:* *Brexit CAN be delayed, May tells MPs: British PM bows to Remainer rebellion after brutal Cabinet showdown and promises them they will be able to delay EU exit by two months if her deal fails* * Theresa May conceded MPs will get chance to delay Brexit after Remainer revolt * Cabinet gathered to sign off extension if deal is not passed by MPs next month * 23 dissidents met secretly last night to discuss how to stop no-deal scenario * Three ministers say they are prepared to back a Commons move by rebel MPs * Jeremy Corbyn has upped pressure by lining up behind a sec... more »
35 Golden Eagles Killed by a Single Wind Farm in a Single Year
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal Could Cost $93 Trillion, Group Says
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal Could Cost $93 Trillion, Group Says (Source) FYI, that is an amount greater than the entire Gross World Product. (Source) Just think of the good that could be done with that money if we didn’t waste it on chasing unicorns and rainbows. Fighting for energy and human rights equality in … Continue reading "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New Deal Could Cost $93 Trillion, Group Says"
Forget North Korea: Pakistan's Nuclear Weapons Program Is Truly Terrifying
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Here is what you need to know. *The sea component of Pakistan’s nuclear force consists of the Babur class of cruise missiles. The latest version, Babur-2, looks like most modern cruise missiles, with a bullet-like shape, a cluster of four tiny tail wings and two stubby main wings, all powered by a turbofan or turbojet engine. The cruise missile has a range of 434 miles. Instead of GPS guidance, which could be disabled regionally by the U.S. government, Babur-2 uses older Terrain Contour Matching (TERCOM) and Digital Scene Matching and Area Co-relati... more »
Battle Royal: 5 Top Guns from Glock, Smith & Wesson and Heckler & Koch
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * What would you choose? *Smith & Wesson’s successful “wonder nine” pistol, the M&P followed in the footsteps of the Glock to produce a highly effective, high capacity polymer frame pistol. The Military & Police Model, currently in version 2.0, has a low bore axis, which the manufacturer claims reduces muzzle climb and allows the shooter to get sights back on target faster. The M&P 2.0 incorporates a five-inch stainless steel barrel into a pistol with an overall length of eight inches.* *(Here we present several of our most popular handgun profiles as... more »
Congressman Joe Wilson: Peace Through Strength Needed with North Korea
*Rep. Joe Wilson* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., February 5, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young] President Trump got Kim to the negotiating table. Now he must keep him there. On the eve of then-President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the United States and North Korea were in the throes of successive rounds of escalating nuclear tensions. Fast forward two and a half years, President Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un are preparing for a second summit in Vi... more »
Why the AR-500 Might Just Be the Most Dangerous Rifle on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The AR-500 fires a modified .500 Smith & Wesson bullet, the .500 Auto Max, resulting in a rifle that manufacturer Big Horn Armory claims can down “any dangerous game animal on Earth” and disable “any vehicle.” The result is a weapon that appeals to big game hunters and tactical teams alike. *The rifle has a full-length Picatinny rail for attaching optics, lights, or laser accessories, six position adjustable buttstock, and a heavier recoil spring and buffer. The manual safety is ambidextrous and extended for easier reach. The barrel is threaded and fi... more »
Trump Should Heed the Lessons of past U.S.-North Korea Talks
*Catherine Killough* *Security, Asia* [image: A Vietnamese police officer stands guard at the North Korea-USA summit's media centre in Hanoi, Vietnam, February 23, 2019 REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha] There are four primary cases in which negotiations didn't have to fail but did. As the second US-North Korea summit nears, President Trump may be within reach of an agreement that could meaningfully advance the denuclearization of North Korea and build a lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. If he fails to heed the lessons of his predecessors, however, the opportunity may be fleeting... more »
Pedestrian safety: Drivers need to do better
Hi, I’m Suzanne Rent and I’m filling in for Tim this morning. You can follow me on Twitter @Suzanne_Rent News 1. Cogswell plan needs more input, group says Council will vote today on design plans for the Cogswell Interchange, reports Francis Campbell at The Chronicle Herald. The plan includes commercial and residential space, green and […]
Accelerating the Caribbean's Climate Resilience
Global Issues News Headlines - 13 hours ago
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Feb 26 (IPS) - The Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator launched last year June with the backing of Virgin's Richard Branson has given itself five years to help the region become climate resilient. Read the full story, “Accelerating the Caribbean's Climate Resilience”, on globalissues.org →
Advocates Continue Push to Lessen Importance of Standardized Tests in Texas
A new piece posted yesterday on the NPR website entitled Advocates Continue Push to Lessen Importance of Standardized Tests in Texas. Morgan Kilgo reports, The debate over the proper role of standard tests in evaluating student performance has been going strong in Texas, and around the nation, during the past decade. State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) wants the debate to
The Age of Tyrannical Surveillance: We’re Being Branded, Bought and Sold for Our Data
By John W. Whitehead “We know where you are. We know where you’ve been. We can more or less know what you’re thinking about… Your... more »
Nine Tips for Rebounding After Addiction
By Charles Watson, Wake Up World Addiction is personal and so is recovery. I know this very well. Whenever family members, friends, and acquaintances criticized my choices and me, I picked myself up, stood my ground, and worked on my personal journey away from addiction and towards recovery. Beginning the journey was rough. At first, […]
Former Sex-trafficking Victim Says Canadian Parents Need to Know Warning Signs
Thanks to Golden Age of Gaia Timea Nagy-Payne is a survivor of human trafficking who was forced to work in Ontario’s sex industry. After escaping, she became an advocate for other survivors. She spoke with Lori-Ann Livingston. By Lori-Ann Livingston, United Church Observer, February 2019 https://www.ucobserver.org/interviews/2019/02/timea_nagy_ payne_interview/ Q: You were trafficked for nearly four months […]
The White House’s Climate Committee Red-Teams Reality
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tour a Florida community affected by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. (Source: The White House) On Feb. 22, deputies from a variety of government agencies convened a meeting to discuss the White House proposal to establish a Presidential Committee on Climate Security. The committee was to have been led by William Happer, the National Security Council’s senior director for emerging technologies, and was slated to “advise the President on scientific understanding of today’s climate, how the climate might change in the future under natur... more »
France’s New Offensive Cyber Doctrine
French armed services minister Florence Parly, who unveiled France's new offensive cyber doctrine on Jan. 18. (Credit: Flickr/EU2017EE) Since its November 2018 announcement of the Paris Call, a code of conduct for cyber space, France has turned to the offensive. On Jan. 18, French armed forces minister Florence Parly unveiled the country’s first doctrine for offensive cyber operations. This announcement is the latest in a series of deep and fast-paced measures aimed at organizing and clarifying the defense of French interests in cyberspace. The Strategic Review for Defense and Nat... more »
The Stock Market Is Back In Idiot-Mode Again
By Dave Kranzler I don’t know if it was the intent of the Fed, but Jerome Powell has managed to trigger a rush into stocks... more »
NC Based Airline Implicated In Shipping Arms To “Rebels” In Venezuela
By Brandon Turbeville While the United States has done everything in its power to turn Syria into Libya 2.0, it appears the U.S. is now...more »
PM Maliki Accused Of Taking Kickbacks On Defense Contract
Nouri al-Maliki held the premiership from 2006-2014, the longest sitting prime minister in Iraq since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Like other top officials Maliki used his position to enrich himself and his party, Dawa. Surprisingly, for all the years he was in office there were few stories about his corruption that made it into the media. In February, the Daily Beast broke a story documenting one such case involving a kickback from a defense contractor. The Beast’s article is based upon an ongoing Justice Department investigation into Sallyport Global Services. Justice is lo... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 26
1917 3 British gunboats fired upon by 4 Ottoman ships at Nahr-al-Kalek, Wasit 3 Turkish ships sunk and 4th captured 1983 Iran’s Op Fajr al-Nasr in Maysan to seize Basra-Baghdad road ended 1984 Iraq counterattack pushed back Iran’s Op Kheibar in Basra marshes (Musings On Iraq book review of *Iran-Iraq War Volume 2: Iran Strikes back, June 1982-December 1986*) 1987 Iran officially ended Op Karbala 5 in Basra Suffered 52,000-62,000 casualties vs 40,000 Iraqis casualties (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with autho... more »
SOUTHERN FRONTIERS OF THE RATIONAL IMPULSE: Racist attacks on the joy of mink coats!
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019Anthropology lessons:* Just how rational are we humans, the self-proclaimed "rational animal?" It's true, of course, that we have a technology, one which typically works. (When you hit the light switch this morning, we'll guess that your lights came on.) That said, beavers have a technology too, though their technology may not be as advanced as ours. Also, beavers are said to mate for life, another leading difference. If memory serves, beavers' lodges must be entered under water—this is a safety factor—yet they provide dry living quarters for their inh... more »
Is The U.S. About To Lose Its Military Base Diego Garcia?
*CNN:* *UN court ruling puts future of strategic US military base Diego Garcia into question* (CNN)The UK must return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius "as rapidly as possible," the United Nations' highest court ruled Monday, branding its occupation of the Indian Ocean archipelago illegal. The islands, which are home to US military base Diego Garcia, were separated from the former British territory of Mauritius during decolonization in 1968. The international Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that act was illegal under international law. For years, the US base has been vital to the... more »
Hedgehog man?
A man in Brazil learned the hard way that with "friends" like his, who needs enemies? They glued several dildos onto his back, which eventually required the services of a hospital to remove them. I don't know what he's saying, but it doesn't sound very friendly! The video, which you can watch here (I won't embed it, because I try to keep this blog family-friendly), isn't safe for work . . . but it is *very* funny. His "friends" remind me of some of my fellow servicemen during my military days! You can read more about the story here. Peter
“'Us vs. Them' Is Always a Scam"
*“'Us vs. Them' Is Always a Scam"* By Bill Bonner GUALFIN, ARGENTINA – "With the Dow once again over 26,000, we have to wonder… Are stocks really in a bear market? We thought we passed the peak in October. If so, we can look forward to a long bear market that will take the Dow down to 15,000 or 10,000… or so. And between the time it takes stocks to work their way down… and the time it takes them to recover… most of us probably won’t live to see them at this level again in our lifetime. But if the Dow continues to rise… well, who knows? *Dow Theory: *The idea of big, long market swe... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Fresno's Freedom School Changing the Narrative on Farming for Black Youth Former Aetna Medical Director Admits to Never Reviewing Patients' Records Before Denying Care Fifty Million Gallons of Polluted Water Pours Daily from US Mine Sites Secret Lives of Facebook Moderators "The moderators told me it’s a place where the conspiracy videos and memes that they see each day gradually lead them to embrace fringe views.. One auditor walks the floor promoting the idea that the Earth is flat. A former employee told me he has begun to question certain aspects of the Holocaus... more »
A brief history of North Carolina's 9th District contested election – in 1898
Gideon Cohn-Postar, Graduate Student in History, Northwestern University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
This is not the first time the district has dealt with a contested election. Last time, there was no redo.
Wall Street bank: Fears on cannabis commoditization overdone
A New York-based investment bank initiated coverage of the cannabis industry Monday, another sign that Wall Street prudence is catching up to main street excitement over the burgeoning sector. The global marijuana industry has a “base-case conservative” forecast worth roughly $50 billion in the next decade, Jefferies Group said in its initiating report, and a […] Wall Street bank: Fears on cannabis commoditization overdone is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Alaska’s marijuana business owners at odds with new governor’s plans for industry
Alaska cannabis industry stakeholders are pressing their case against Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s plan to abolish the Marijuana Control Board, arguing it could harm the state’s MJ market. At a legislative reception in Juneau on Feb. 22 hosted by the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association, business owners told a group of 50 legislators and staffers the […] Alaska’s marijuana business owners at odds with new governor’s plans for industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Americans Biggest Problems
A recent survey by Gallup looks at what Americans feel is the most important problem facing their nation, a question that Gallup has been asking Americans since 1939. Let's take a look at the results which may not be a surprise some of my readers. Here are the top ten problems facing the United States according to Americans: 1.) The Government/Poor Leadership/Politicians - 35 percent 2.) Immigration - 19 percent 3.) Healthcare - 6 percent 4.) Race Relations/Racism - 5 percent 5.) Unifying the Country - 4 percent 6.) Poverty/Hunger/Homelessness - 4 percent 7.) Environment/Pollut... more »
AOC filled a vacuum
Tucker Carlson made an interesting observation last night (don't know if it is original with him). For 2 years the Democrats have done nothing but scream impeach and jail the President, leaving a large hole where policy and plans ought to be. Alexandria Cortez jumped in with the "New Green Mess" to fill the vacuum and is dragging her party further to the left and candidates are scrambling to outdo her to get back control. From her posh DC kitchen (in a complex with no set-asides for poor and middle class) she released a video suggesting her generation stop having babies. It's just ... more »
New NAFTA faces ratification deadlock
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Faced with real 21st century problems — climate change and global inequality exacerbated by globalization and trade agreements — we cannot accept this unambitious agreement which fails to live up to major existential challenges.
ALECA : Le 4ème round des négociations prévu fin avril à Tunis
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Le 4ème round des négociations entre la Tunisie et l'Union européenne sur l'Accord de libre-échange complet et approfondi (ALECA) devrait avoir lieu à la fin du mois d'avril 2019 à Tunis.
The post-TTIP transatlantic cooperation on trade: Stepping up conformity assessment
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Conformity assessment cooperation does not imply cooperation on the content of regulatory disciplines, making it a less ambitious mechanism than as had been initially intended under the TTIP.
Lessons from Aotearoa: The indigenous “exception” clause in free trade agreements
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Exception clauses amount to little more than tokenism, and short-change our full rights to determine trade relationships on our land and oceanic territories.
Le Canada payera 7 millions pour un projet de carrière
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 La société, Bilcon, réclamait 443 millions pour les profits qu'elle disait avoir perdus après qu'un examen fédéral-provincial a conclu qu'une carrière de basalte à Digby Neck violerait les « valeurs fondamentales de la communauté ».
Canada ordered to pay US concrete company $7M in NAFTA case
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
26-Feb-2019 Long-running case began after New Jersey company's bid to open a quarry in Nova Scotia rejected in 2007
MODERN CONSERVATISM, IN ONE WORD CLOUD
Here's a tag cloud I found on the front page of the right-wing site Townhall.com: Notice what's *not* there? Apart from "border security" "border wall," and "national emergency," there's nothing about conservative policies. Nearly every tag identifies a right-wing enemy -- AOC, Andrew McCabe, Jussie Smollett, CNN, the FBI, socialism, and so on. What do conservatives want? They want a wall. What else? They want to see someone smack down their enemies. There isn't a right-wing health-care plan or a right-wing infrastructure plan or a right-wing plan for dealing with opioids. There... more »
House to Vote on Measure Revoking Trump’s Emergency Order
National security experts and former GOP lawmakers issued public declarations against Trump's edict, saying that the situation along the southern border is not a genuine emergency and that President Trump is abusing his powers.
Trump, Kim in Hanoi for Second Round of Nuclear Talks
There are high expectations for the Hanoi summit after a vague declaration at the first meeting in June in Singapore that disappointed many.
Cohen Expected to Claim Lying, Racism and Cheating by Trump
He is also expected to discuss what he knows about a meeting between President Trump campaign associates and a Russian lawyer in Trump Tower before the 2016 election.
'Fukushima Speaks’ Explores Lives of Survivors
'Fukushima Speaks’ Explores Lives of Survivors http://www.rafu.com/2019/02/fukushima-speaks-explores-lives-of-survivors/ On Saturday, March 9, from 1 to 5 p.m., the Fukushima Support Committee will host the North America premiere of “Fukushima Speaks,” a compelling feature-length documentary by award-winning director and independent journalist Toshikuni Doi. The screening will take place at Art Share Los Angeles, 801 E. 4th Pl. in L.A’s Arts District. Fukushima Daiichi Today
US & Allies Staying Put in Syria- Occupation and Advancing the Agenda Continues
* The US was not going to exit Syria as was plainly stated on more then one occasion.* * One of the last times in the 2 part post below:* *( Likely not the last time and certainly not the first either) * - *US Syrian Withdrawal- "You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave." * - US/ Syrian Withdrawal Pt.2: Check Out Time is Long Overdue.. *The regional remake won't end till it's done. What will finish it? How it will end? Unknown.* *What seems certain is we aren't there yet*. *From last week: Allies decline request to stay in Syria if U.S. troops withdraw* *... more »
Venezuela
You can vote in Socialism, but you need firearms to eject socialism. Such is the nature of the decline into tyranny. In Venezuela, police and National Guardsmen successfully prevented the delivery of 200 tons of food aid that had been stockpiled in Colombia and in Brazil. One report said four 20-ton trucks with aid were stopped at Cucuta. All three international bridges in the area remain closed. The most violent location was near the border with Brazil. At Santa Elena de Uairen, eight people were killed in clashes with police. The Venezuelan Navy prevented a delivery by sea at Pu... more »
Study Finds Nearly Half of Child and Adult Sex Trafficking Victims Were Abused by Police
[image: trafficking]Nearly half of all the sex trafficking victims interviewed in a disturbing new report say that, instead of helping them, police took part in the abuse.
Trump Builds Peace and Great-power Cooperation, Pulled Toward War at the Same Time
[image: President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks to the Venezuelan American community at the Florida International University Ocean Bank Convocation Center Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 in Miami, Fla. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] In the past 72 hours, President Donald Trump has spoken out optimistically in every direction about the prospects for a cooperative and productive U.S.-China relationship, peace and development on the Korean Peninsula, and has kept watching for a chance to pull relations with Russia out of the abyss. Over the next month of summits and a pote... more »
Zarif’s Resignation and Our Bankrupt Iran Policy
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Netanyahu says ‘good riddance’ as Iran’s FM Zarif resigns
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif Abruptly Resigns Just As Assad Makes First Visit To Iran Since War’s Start
The post Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif Abruptly Resigns Just As Assad Makes First Visit To Iran Since War’s Start appeared first on The Duran.
Michael Cohen Testimony Said To Focus On Crimes Committed By Trump In Office
The post Michael Cohen Testimony Said To Focus On Crimes Committed By Trump In Office appeared first on The Duran.
Final Steps of the Multipolar Revolution: Containing the US in Europe
Chinese economic power, combined with Russia’s military deterrence as well as European reliance on Russia for its energy supply, shows that Europe cannot afford to follow its American ally in acting provocatively against the Sino-Russian axis. The post Final Steps of the Multipolar Revolution: Containing the US in Europe appeared first on The Duran.
The Coming Socialist President?
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Donald Trump, Peace President?
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Wall Street Loses Faith In Shale
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Shocking closed-door testimony reveals FBI’s top lawyer wanted to investigate Hillary Clinton (Video)
The Duran – News in Review – Episode 184. The post Shocking closed-door testimony reveals FBI’s top lawyer wanted to investigate Hillary Clinton (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Vesti News outdoes US propagandists by its own scare tactics [Video]
Vesti overplays its fear-mongering, even to the disgust of the Russian people who saw the latest piece by elitist Dmitry Kiselyov. The post Vesti News outdoes US propagandists by its own scare tactics [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Putin’s State of the Nation, Part VI – Education
Education in Russia is of high quality, but President Putin urges his government to preserve and raise the country's academic levels. The post Putin’s State of the Nation, Part VI – Education appeared first on The Duran.
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