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Understanding the President’s Budget Proposal
On Monday, March 11, President Trump released his proposal for the last meaningful budget of his first term. It will cover the period from October 1, 2019, until five weeks before the 2020 presidential election. To avoid either a pre-election government shutdown or embarrassing pre-election concessions, the President and Congress will almost certainly agree to a continuing resolution to cover the pre-election period, with the final 2021 budget’s contours determined by the election’s victors. This is, therefore, President Trump’s final opportunity to insert his priorities in... more »
On the 2024 campaign trail with Sandi Uno
Prabowo Subianto’s running mate is playing the long game. The post On the 2024 campaign trail with Sandi Uno appeared first on New Mandala.
Sandmann Lawyers Vaporize CNN As ‘Facts Last’ Network ‘Bullying’ A Minor To Defend Phillips
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By Curtis Houck ~ As first promised during an interview with conservative talk radio show host Mark Levin on Sunday’s Life, Liberty & Levin, attorneys for Covington Catholic High School student Nicholas Sandmann filed a lawsuit late Tuesday against CNN seeking $275 million in damages from the “Facts Last” “mob” that “falsely attack[ed], vilifi[ed], and bull[ied] him” … Continue reading Sandmann Lawyers Vaporize CNN As ‘Facts Last’ Network ‘Bullying’ A Minor To Defend Phillips
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“Clinics in the sweltering western state of Zulia scaled back operations after nearly 72 hours without power.” click here
Debate Green New Deal To Lay Its Nonsense To Rest
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By Larry Bell ~ Uber-left lunacy has launched climate hysteria and fossil fuel replacement fantasies to record stratospheric levels. Such clueless fictions are being trumpeted to advocate policies which would have disastrous consequences to our national economic and social well-being. A growing public awakening to the transparent ignorance and socialist agendas driving this craziness make … Continue reading Debate Green New Deal To Lay Its Nonsense To Rest
FBI Exposes Wealthy Parents Rigging College For Kids. But It Was Always Rigged.
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By Mary Clare Amselem ~ The FBI dropped a new bombshell on Tuesday, and this time the scandal is Russian-free. Dozens of wealthy parents, including notable celebrities, were charged in a college admissions scandal and accused of paying a total of $25 million in payments to cheat their children into school. According to Politico, “parents … Continue reading FBI Exposes Wealthy Parents Rigging College For Kids. But It Was Always Rigged.
Angelenos Go Overwhelmingly For The Progressive Over The Establishment-Backed Big Money Candidate
Exactly a week ago, there was an election in Los Angeles to replace a crooked School Board member, Ref Rodriguez, a charter school shill who was forced to resign after a many-faceted financial scandal. (Rodriguez pleaded guilty in July to 5 separate charges involving election fraud, exactly the kind of stuff you would imagine from a charter school lowlife selling out his community.) In last week's 10-person race, voters overwhelmingly chose the most progressive candidate, Jackie Goldberg, who got close to the 50% mark that would have precluded a run-off. Despite the airwaves clogge... more »
GHCN v3.3 Anomaly By Continent
I do my first round of anomaly production and reporting. HOT Europe, America not so much... Australasia bit of cold a few years back. Continue reading →
Brexit Chaos In The U.K.
*Daily Mail:* *Ministers will reveal secret no deal tariff plans at 7am as MPs prepare to vote on whether to delay Brexit after May's agreement is hammered AGAIN, 16 days before deadline for crashing out of EU* * Plans to be revealed at 7am today will set out how the Government will manage Irish border in no-deal * They will also outline which imports would be taxed after March 29, when Britain could crash out of the EU * The Commons will vote on a no-deal exit tonight and could vote tomorrow on an Article 50 extension * Theresa May's withdrawal agreement was defeated by 391 to ... more »
AOC Research Staff Fail – Ocasio-Cortez Embarrasses Herself During Finance Committee Hearing…
Jumpin’ ju-ju bones. I’ve seen people say that Ms. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a hired actor without any cognitive intellect, and needs a script to avoid embarrassing herself… I thought those claims were overstated, until now. Ms. AOC uses a set … Continue reading →
Global Glyphosate Study Pilot Phase Shows Reproductive and Developmental Effects at ‘Safe’ Dose
A new study (1), performed by multiple independent scientific institutions around the world, has found that exposure to glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs), including Roundup, caused reproductive and developmental effects in both male and female rats, at a dose level currently considered safe in the U.S. (1.75 mg/kg bw/day). Exposure to GBHs was associated with androgen-like effects, […] The post Global Glyphosate Study Pilot Phase Shows Reproductive and Developmental Effects at ‘Safe’ Dose appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
GMO Salmon Cleared for Importation by U.S. FDA, Expected to Hit Dinner Plates Soon
Genetically engineered foods have been a controversial addition to U.S. dinner plates since the mid-1990s when they began hitting U.S. dinner plates, and their status as unlabeled lab experiments has continued to spark a backlash against them ever since. Now, the United States, Monsanto and Bayer are preparing to move forward with the next phase of the GMO experiment, as a deal worth over $125 million was signed recently to create new “longer lasting” GMO foods like wheat, strawberries and more. That deal turned out to be just the tip of the iceberg, however, as a small company ... more »
Is AOC real? She’s an actress claims Mr. Reagan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h5iv6sECGU&feature=youtu.be A casting call? An Actress? A puppet? A scripted front for an organization? Sometimes brilliant, often bumbling? Who's the man behind the curtain? A political operative who's sort of awkward, but very smart and Cenk Uygar of the Young Turks. I've seen this floating around. Take a look and see what you think? And it probably isn't illegal to put up an actress for Congress and tell her what to say. Trailer for Mr. Reagan. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1EWeQ7DefD6Ds3KdeQ-uQ
World Grounds ‘Dangerous Planes,’ US Carriers Freaked Out
RT America Published on Mar 12, 2019 Rick Sanchez reports on the fatal Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash in Ethiopia, mere months after a similar crash on the same model of plane. It has been verified that the pilot in the second crash experienced flight control issues, prompting countries around the world to ground the […]
Taliban Leader Lived Out Last Days Near US Base in Afghanistan as CIA Looked Elsewhere, Book Reveals
Taliban Leader Lived Out Last Days Near US Base in Afghanistan as CIA Looked Elsewhere, Book Reveals by https://www.rt.com/ The Taliban’s one-eyed leader and co-founder Mullah Omar – who’d had a $10 million bounty on his head – lived out his final days in relative peace and within walking distance of a US base, a […]
US Diplomats Speak Out Against Closure of Palestine Mission
The real reason is because the Palestinians (REAL JEWS) will be forcibly expelled into the Sinai desert by the Israeli war machine. Since there won’t be any Palestinians, it is no longer necessary to have a Palestinian mission in Jerusalem. – US Diplomats Speak Out Against Closure of Palestine Mission by Daoud Kuttab, https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/home.html The […]
Rick Sanchez’s Brilliant Takedown of NYTimes & CNN
RT America Published on Mar 11, 2019 Rick Sanchez takes Washington Post, MSNBC and others to task for their irresponsible fear-mongering and “what if” scenarios, neither fair nor journalistically sound. end
The Trump Administration Wants a War with Iran
The nation to take the lead, execute the war against Iran is Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit, NOT America. It is Albert Pike’s Satanic WW3 plan. America will fight via its proxy: Zionist ‘666’ Israel. – The Trump Administration Wants a War with Iran by Bob Dreyfuss, https://www.thenation.com/ Neoconservatives in Washington are ready to […]
YA’ALON: ‘Israeli-Arab’ Conflict Over; ‘Israeli-Palestinian’ One Remains
The plan of the Zionists, is to ignite war and forcibly drive the Palestinians (REAL JEWS) into the North Sinai desert. This is the fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14. – Apart from the plan to expel the Palestinians (REAL JEWS) into the Sinai desert, there is a rumored deal with the Sunni-Arab world over the temple […]
Jim Willie: Consequences Of America’s Lost Global Reserve Status for the Dollar
Jim Willie: Consequences Of America’s Lost Global Reserve Status for the Dollar by Jim Willie, https://www.gold-eagle.com/ The gold suppression game appears finally to be coming to an end. A Perfect Storm is hitting the gold market, with an internal factor (QE), an external factor (SGE), and a systemic factor (Basel). All three forces are positive in […]
USA’s Monstrous Debt Time Bomb Just Got Bigger…
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Published on Mar 12, 2019 Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook – Today brings news of the latest federal budget proposal, a $4.75T presidential wishlist doomed to defeat in the House that spends money we don’t have. Perhaps most striking is that we are on pace to shatter the […]
China Is TAKING OVER & Gold Is Set To SKYROCKET! (with Lior Gantz)
World Alternative Media Published on Mar 10, 2019 Josh Sigurdson talks with Lior Gantz of Wealth Research Group about multiple issues facing the economy and markets as of recently. First Lior talks about gold and silver and the correlation between the gold/silver ratio and major downturns. He talks about the very real potential that gold […]
Democrats Block Motion Condemning Illegal Aliens Voting In American Elections
Democrats Block Motion Condemning Illegal Aliens Voting In American Elections by https://thewashingtonstandard.com/ The greatest threat to the United States is the Democrat Party. The party of socialism, open-boarders, infanticide, and anti-Semitism, must not just lose in 2020: they must be routed. – Democrats Block Motion Condemning Illegal Aliens Voting in American Elections, Breitbart News, Sean […]
Russia, US, China Race to Militarize Space
The real agenda is the preparation to attack the Lord Jesus Christ on His 2nd Coming. The ‘Evil Aliens’ Invasion Satanic HOAX! – RT America Published on Mar 11, 2019 Russia has fired back at President Trump’s plans for a “Space Force,” accusing him of laying the groundwork for the militarization of space and that […]
Orthodox Religious Jews Reject Zionist Israel as an Abomination and Contrary to the Will of God — The Battle of World Jewry Against Zionism: What Israel Don’t Want You to Watch
Traditional Jews Published on Feb 24, 2015 On the Streets of Jerusalem, New York, Washington, Brussels, and London. Listen to the fiery speeches of Great Jewish Rabbis and Leaders, and to the Hundreds of Thousands of Authentic Jewish folks speaking out against Zionism and the existence of the State of Israel! The State of Israel […]
Prominent Jewish Americans & Orthodox Jews Come Out In Support of Ilhan Omar on Criticism of Israel
In open letter, Jewish Americans come out in support of Ilhan Omar by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ American Jews, including prominent figures like Naomi Klein, have signed an open letter in support of Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. – The letter states that she has been “falsely accused of antisemitism” and that there was nothing anti-Semitic about calling out […]
Cashless Society Leads to Enslavement — Lionel
RT America Published on Mar 11, 2019 The city of Philadelphia has banned cashless stores and other US cities are considering similar bills, calling it “an issue of fairness.” Legal and media analyst Lionel of Lionel Media joins News.Views.Hughes to share his insights, arguing that cashless stores “have nothing to do but cash or convenience” […]
RogueNews: ItalExit, End Of EU, DeepState In India/Pakistan Spat
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In The Suburbs
In the suburbs they build fences and mow lawns and do bestial things to each other behind closed doors and behind closed lips. Jam-faced children press buttons and scream at blaring screens while wives surrender to unwashed husbands with horrible hands and then carve off […]
Employers must face tougher penalties over workplace deaths, review finds
A damning review of the Northern Territory's workplace health and safety practices calls for tougher penalties to curb the horrific number of workers killed on the job.
Review into ATO's debt collection tactics finds there was 'no cash grab'
The tax watchdog finds that allegations there was a systematic ATO cash grab on small business "are not sustained".
Daughter found guilty of murdering mother with plank while she slept
A woman accused of bludgeoning her mother to death in their Brisbane home with a plank of fake wood is found guilty of murder.
Two more building companies face collapse amid national housing downturn
Two South Australian building companies are facing collapse as pressure from the national housing downturn continues, with one subcontractor telling the ABC he is selling his house to keep afloat.
Brother of stonemason who died from silicosis warns he won't be the last
A Gold Coast stonemason, who died from the lung disease silicosis, is being remembered by his brother for publicly exposing the dangers of silica dust, amid what's being described as a "nationwide epidemic".
Murray-Darling Basin debate gives rise to new voices of desperation and despair
Sick of watching farmers fail, shops close and real estate signs up, new Victorian groups rally in the southern Murray-Darling Basin to fight for their survival.
Adelaide transforms into apartheid-era Cape Town for Daniel Radcliffe film
With whites-only taxis and Afrikaans shopfronts, Adelaide's centre travels back in time to 1970s South Africa for the production of a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Therapy alpaca dies after violent dog attack allegedly filmed by staffy owner
The owner of a therapy alpaca named Mimosa, which died from vicious dog-attack injuries yesterday, says he is distraught over the death, as well as the fact the incident was allegedly filmed by the dog's owner.
Delays 'unacceptable' at Queensland hospital emergency departments, expert warns
Queensland Health confirms 314 patients attended the Logan Hospital on Monday — the highest number ever recorded — as patients reveal "unacceptable" delays waiting for treatment at some Queensland hospitals.
The Debatable Cost of Climate Change
I am always interested in expanding the voices talking about issues, in this case, global warming/climate change. Some people I know nothing about say some reasonable things. For example, the Dent Research Team of Analysts write at FXStreet The Debatable Cost of Climate Change. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The Green New Deal article […]
How Did The U.S. - Russian Relationship Get So Bad?
National flags of Russia and the U.S. fly at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, Russia April 11, 2017. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Reuters *William J. Burns, the Atlantic:* *How the U.S.-Russian Relationship Went Bad* *An American diplomat tells the inside story of Yeltsin, Putin, and opportunities lost.* The old Caucasus spa town of Kislovodsk was in terminal decline, much like the Soviet Union itself. It was late April 1991, and Secretary of State James Baker and those of us in his bone-tired delegation had just arrived from Damascus. We stumbled around in the evening gloom to ... more »
study of human trafficking
1) 3-16-2018 *The* majority of EU human trafficking victims originate from Bulgaria, Hungary, the Netherlands, Poland and Romania, while most of the victims from non-EU countries come from Nigeria, China, Albania, Vietnam and Morocco…. As more migrants seek illegal entry into Europe they fall prey to criminal networks of people smugglers. Thanks to a growing awareness of these inhumane practices, human rights advocates are now calling loudly for action. The EU policy framework to eradicate this shameful crime calls for cooperative action in concert with member states, EU age... more »
Labor Reports: Annual Inflation Rate 1.5%, Annual Rate of Wage Growth 3.5%…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released some important data today surrounding the state of the U.S. economy. The first release shows the current CPI (consumer price index) or rate of inflation: (BLS Release) […] The all items index increased … Continue reading →
THE RIGHT IS BLAMING THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SCANDAL ON LIBERALISM, OF COURSE
Here's the biggest story of the day: Hollywood actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman are among 50 people charged in a $25 million college entrance exam cheating scheme, according to court documents unsealed in Boston on Tuesday. The alleged scam focused on getting students admitted to elite universities as recruited athletes, regardless of their athletic abilities, and helping potential students cheat on their college exams, according to the indictment. Authorities said the FBI investigation, code-named Operation Varsity Blues, uncovered a network of wealthy parents who paid... more »
March 12: A Bad Day
This will be very much a hit and or miss blog. Two days ago, I came down with the ultimate cold. Sleep has been almost impossible for two days. So I'm not sure how quickly (or if) I'll get anything done today. ______________________________________________________________ I grew up in a poor district. Most of may friends were illiterate. Only one person in my grade one class finished public school. I, alas, was not the one. I was kicked out in grade 11.When I told my parents, they were not concerned about it. It was simply time to find a job, and I met my parents highest expectations... more »
Woman Picks Matching Numbers 30 Times to Win Lottery Game
A Virginia woman parlayed a feeling to purchase 30 lottery tickets with the same numbers to win $150,000.
Was Brooke Shields Photographed Nude at 10 Years Old?
Nude photographs of the American actress have been the source of controversy for decades.
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked John Dale Grover What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*John Dale Grover* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with U.S. President Donald Trump during the second North Korea-U.S. summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, in this photo released on March 1, 2019 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS ATTENT] "Yet diplomacy has and always will remain key. The door to diplomacy remains open, and that is the most important thing." The summit in Hanoi between America and North Kora didn’t have to go the way it did. Political leaders and pundits can get wrapped up in history and in assuming t... more »
The Navy Is Adding Robotic Warships to Its Deadly Arsenal
*David Axe* *Security, * The Navy between 2020 and 2024 wants to spend around $4 billion buying 10 large unmanned surface vessels and nine unmanned submarines. It's official. The U.S. Navy as part of the 2020 budget request is asking Congress to fund the fleet's first *robotic warships*. The Navy between 2020 and 2024 wants to spend around $4 billion buying 10 large unmanned surface vessels and nine unmanned submarines. The robotic vessels could help the Navy to grow the fleet despite proposed cuts and slowdowns in the acquisition of traditional manned vessels. Senior Navy leade... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked John Van Oudenaren What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*John S. Van Oudenaren* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un arrive to sign a document to acknowledge the progress of the talks and pledge to keep momentum going, after their summit at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. RE] The recriminations will be bad. Hawks in Washington, Pyongyang, Seoul and Tokyo will be emboldened and argue that engagement is fruitless. In the weeks leading up to the Hanoi summit, National Security Advisor John Bolton’s Twitter feed contained virtually no mention of North Kor... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Ralph Cossa What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Ralph A. Cossa* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on January 10, 2019. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REU] "Like it or not, Kim’s preferred step-by-step approach is the only option." The short answer is: back to the drawing board! Now that President Trump realizes that he cannot cajole Kim Jong-un into signing away his nuclear capability and Kim realizes that flattery is not enough to get th... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Stephan Haggard What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Stephan Haggard* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this undated photo released September 10, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS] "[The] North Koreans will figure out how to poke the U.S. in a way that does not permit easy retaliation, but they will also signal an interest in getting back to the bargaining table." Judgments on whether the Hanoi summit was a success or failure rest on your precedents: what was re... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Richard Heydarian What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Richard Javad Heydarian* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during the second U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi, Vietnam, in this photo released on February 28, 2019 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION] "Trump will have to do what Obama did with respect to Iran, whereby a series of highly technical, snail-paced, and calculated negotiations produced a step-by-step, phased concessions that culminated in a historic non-proliferation deal, which was the American president dismissed ... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Cheryl Rofer What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Cheryl Rofer* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers from North and South Korea verify the removal of guard posts on each side of the Demilitarized Zone, December 12, 2018. South Korean Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.] "The usual strategic calculations do not apply to Trump’s actions, but Kim is acting strategically. Kim has emphasized that North Korea will not give up its nuclear arsenal without thoroughgoing security assurances. Trump and his team continue to insist on North Korean disarmament before they will offer specifics." W... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Jihwan Hwang What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Jihwan Hwang* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after shaking hands before their one-on-one chat during the second U.S.-North Korea summit at the Metropole Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis] "Both Washington and Pyongyang demanded more than the other expected, but the preparations were not enough at the working-level. A detailed and specific agreement must be made in advance before the summit." The Singapore Joint Statement between the U.S. and North Korea was not that satisfactory, but th... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Michael Cohen What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Michael Cohen* *Security, Asia* [image: Senior military officials watch a parade as portraits of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il are seen in the background at the main Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui SEARCH] "No deal can compensate for the security that nuclear weapons provide to Kim’s regime." Another summit? Unlikely in the short term given that Kim Jong-un’s bottom line seemed to be the removal of all sanctions—which President Donald Trump cannot unilaterally authorize—and Trump wanted more denucle... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Ankit Panda What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Ankit Panda* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un hold a summit at the Capella Hotel on the resort island of Sentosa, Singapore June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] "Washington was wrong to walk away from Hanoi with no deal, assuming it was better than a deal that wouldn’t meet its ridiculously high standards for success. It’s time to enter a process of give-and-take with North Korea if this process is to survive." I’ll keep this set of thoughts after the “no deal” U.S.-North Korea Hanoi summit simple. Why wasn’t there a de... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Timo Kivimaki What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Timo Kivimäki* *Security, Asia* [image: South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hold hands after watching the performance titled] "The failure in Hanoi can seriously undermine the reputation of the United States as a contributor to global stability and peace." Donald Trump has often been compared to Richard Nixon; another unpredictable and temperamental leader. While Trump has called North Korea’s leader a “little rocket man,” Nixon has, according to declassified documents, ordered a nuclear strike against North Korea in 1969—an idea his national ... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Erin Connolly What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Erin Connolly* *Security, Asia* [image: Participants form a map of Korean peninsula at Mass Games in May Day stadium marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018. Picture taken September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui] "Should this pattern continue, tomorrow’s leaders will be faced with an increasingly capable and potentially threatening North Korea." With the world’s attention on Hanoi, President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un walked away from the celebratory table that had quite literally already been set. It is never a... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Lindsay Cohn What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Lindsay P. Cohn* *Security, Asia* [image: The performance titled] "Our chances of militarized conflict have gone up, the U.S. is likely to be the initiator, and we may have very few friends on our side." Last time I discussed the Hanoi Summit I said there were two main potential outcomes: either a deal of some kind that mostly gave the DPRK what it wanted (i.e., no rollback of their nuke program; at most an inspections regime), or a breakdown that could turn dangerous. I thought the deal was slightly more likely, but I was wrong. We got the breakdown. Now what? Kim is followi... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Minseon Ku What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Minseon Ku* *Security, Asia* [image: orth Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump walk in the garden of the Metropole hotel during the second North Korea-U.S. summit in Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis] "Both sides have definitely “learned” something from these past failed negotiations, but what they have learned is how to derail negotiations and not how to make them successful." While many around the world expressed disappointment over the no-deal result of the second Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi, we ought to be reminded of three things. Fir... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Mitchell Lerner What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Mitchell Lerner* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits fisheries in the Donghae area, North Korea, in this picture released by the Korean Central News Agency on December 1, 2018. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UN] "In the North Korea case, no diplomatic measures from the past year, no diplomatic measures from the Hanoi meetings, and no diplomatic measures from the immediate future really matter." There is an old saying that the job of the historian is to be the guy who “sometimes pisses in the ... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Soo Kim What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Soo Kim* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers march during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui] "Kim, with nukes and missiles in tow, will be made all the wiser and more resolute thanks to the lessons learned from Hanoi." The Hanoi no-deal walkaway accords us a brief respite from submerging deeper into the consuming quicksand of negotiations with North Korea. Determining whether the walk off denotes a failed summit or a “win” for either side and tallying the reasons for the... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Alicia Sanders-Zakre What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Alicia Sanders-Zakre* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in gesture after signing the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreementon during a ceremony on the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S., September 24, 2018. REUTERS/Ca] "To get diplomacy back on track, U.S. and North Korean working-level negotiating teams must meet consistently and often to negotiate incremental steps that advance both sides’ goals." U.S. president Donald Trump’s shift to a “go big or go home” approach to negotiating with North ... more »
Immortality Herb Boosts Cellular Health, So You Feel Younger Longer
*Anna Hunt* - Researchers have discovered how ashitaba supports cellular health.
Mankiw on teaching economics
David Henderson directed me to a new paper by Greg Mankiw, which discusses principles of economics textbooks. Having taught for many years using Mankiw’s principles text, and then more recently writing my own (with Steve Rubb), I was naturally interested in taking a look. While there is lots of good stuff, my favorite part discusses […] The post Mankiw on teaching economics appeared first on Econlib.
Is Justice Finally being Served in Arkansas 4 Years After Stanley Homeschool Children Kidnapped?
In 2015, we covered the story of the Stanley family in Arkansas, reporting how the local sheriff department arrived at the home one night with local social workers and issued a warrant to search their property for a "dangerous" mineral supplement that was supposedly being forced upon the children and endangering their health. The Stanley family homeschool their children, and that night, despite the fact that no dangerous materials were found in the house, and that a local doctor who came in an ambulance and examined each of the 7 children cleared them as being healthy, the local sh... more »
Russian Defense Minister Boasts That The Russian Military Has Significantly Expanded And Upgraded Its Weapon Systems Since 2012
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu took part in the extended meeting of the #Defense Committee. The Minister informed MPs that the Russian army is fully equipped with modern weapon and equipment, and all military units are part of the constant combat readiness. pic.twitter.com/fU5R2ERWfl — State Duma (@state_duma) March 11, 2019 *Moscow Times:* *Russian Military Is Bigger and Stronger Than in 2012, Defense Minister Says* The Russian military has significantly expanded and upgraded its weapons systems in the past six years, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told lawmakers on Monday. Th... more »
Multilateralism: A Testimony
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GENEVA and ROME, Mar 12 (IPS) - For over 70 years, the UN system has been perceived as the guardian of peace and development in the world. However, multilateralism today is undeniably under strain. The effectiveness of global institutions and of global policymaking is questioned, and alliances are fraying. Read the full story, “Multilateralism: A Testimony”, on globalissues.org →
Innovative Sustainable Business: A Three Trillion-Dollar Opportunity that UN Environment Wants People to Develop
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NAIROBI, Mar 12 (IPS) - In the East African region, communities around the continent's largest water body, Lake Victoria, regard the water hyacinth as a great menace that clogs the lake and hampers their fishing activities. But in Lagos, Nigeria, some groups of women have learned how to convert the invasive weed into a resource, providing them with the raw material needed to make handicrafts. Read the full story, “Innovative Sustainable Business: A Three Trillion-Dollar Opportunity that UN Environment Wants People to Develop”, on globalissues.org →
Women, Work, and Migration
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MUMBAI, India, Mar 12 (IPS) - Social barriers have historically been blamed for the lack of gender parity in the workplace. But there are other dimensions to this age-old discourse. Read the full story, “Women, Work, and Migration”, on globalissues.org →
Gender Quotas Help Women Parliamentarians to Rise in Numbers
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 12 (IPS) - When the Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), based in Switzerland, released its annual report on the representation of women legislators worldwide, four of the top five countries were from the developing world. Rwanda led the way with 61.3 percent of the seats held by women in its lower or single house of parliament followed by Cuba (53.2 percent), Bolivia (53.1 percent) and Mexico (48.2 percent). Read the full story, “Gender Quotas Help Women Parliamentarians to Rise in Numbers”, on globalissues.org →
Promoting Privatization
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Mar 12 (IPS) - After discrediting state-owned enterprises, privatization advocates successfully pushed a broad reform agenda under the rubric of privatization from the 1980s, with the support of the Washington-based international financial institutions.Privatization has been central to the ‘neo-liberal' counter-revolution from the 1970s against government economic interventions associated with Roosevelt and Keynes as well as post-colonial state-led economic development. Many developing countries were forced to accept privatization policies as a condition f... more »
The Crisis in Venezuela
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
GENEVA, Mar 12 (IPS) - My mission to Venezuela in November/December 2017 was the first by a UN rapporteur in 21 years. It was intended to open the door to the visit of other rapporteurs and to explore ways how to help the Venezuelan people overcome the protracted economic and institutional crisis. Read the full story, “The Crisis in Venezuela”, on globalissues.org →
The Rising Trend of Zero Waste Lifestyles
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
MELBOURNE, Mar 11 (IPS) - Leyla Acaroglu is an Australian designer, sustainability innovator, and educator. She is the founder of two design agencies, Disrupt Design and Eco Innovators. Not too long ago, the term "zero waste" was just one of those boring policy directives or catchphrases thrown around by governments. But in the last few years, ‘going zero waste' has taken on a new direction as a lifestyle trend of the insta-famous, who are helping to make zero waste a movement that anyone can get involved in. Read the full story, “The Rising Trend of Zero Waste Lifestyles”, on g... more »
Access to Water Is a Daily Battle in Poor Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
BUENOS AIRES, Mar 11 (IPS) - "Look at this water. Would you drink it?" asks José Pablo Zubieta, as he shows a glass he has just filled from a faucet, where yellow and brown sediment float, in his home in Villa La Cava, a shantytown on the outskirts of Argentina's capital. Read the full story, “Access to Water Is a Daily Battle in Poor Neighborhoods in Buenos Aires”, on globalissues.org →
Q&A: Inventor from a Small Fishing Village in Saint Lucia Provides Hope for Water Woes
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
CASTRIES, Mar 11 (IPS) - Karlis Noel spends his days in his lab in the small, picturesque community of Laborie in St. Lucia. The former fisherman's story might sound like an overnight success, but his present accolades in the field of engineering are the result of years of hard work and an unceasing drive to make life easier for communities in the throes of a water crisis. Read the full story, “Q&A: Inventor from a Small Fishing Village in Saint Lucia Provides Hope for Water Woes”, on globalissues.org →
Birds of a Feather: Kim Jong-un and Donald J Trump
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
STOCKHOLM / ROME, Mar 11 (IPS) - After his first meeting with Kim Jong-un Donald Trump declared: "And then we fell in love, okay? No, really – he wrote me beautiful letters, and they're great letters." Maybe it was a joke, maybe not. At least Trump indicated that he and Kim Jong-un were friends. In his book *De Amicitia*, written 44 BCE, Marcus Tullius Cicero wrote "A friend is, as it were, a second self." Are Trump and Kim Jong-un really friends? At least they seem to have many personal traits in common. Read the full story, “Birds of a Feather: Kim Jong-un and Donald J Trump”, o... more »
California Precipitation Feb 2019 – Only One County Below Normal
Originally posted on sunshine hours: In February 2019, only one county had precipitation below the mean – Imperial and it was by .07″ Dozens of county’s had double digit positive anomalys. Lake Coounty was nearly triple normal rainfall. Map and top anomalys: WUWT has this graphic showing only 1% of Califrnia is now in drought.:…
The United Kingdom in continuing Brexit mess: PM May in a new major defeat
The United Kingdom in continuing Brexit mess: PM May in a new major defeat Chika Mori and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Theresa May needs to look long and hard at her standing because once more the House of Parliament delivered a negative vote for the leader of the United Kingdom (UK). […]
Marijuana firm Acreage reports increased revenue, red ink in Q4 and FY 2018
New York-based vertically integrated cannabis group Acreage Holdings reported its fourth-quarter revenue nearly quadrupled last year, while its net loss for the period widened sharply after the company spent heavily in 2018 on acquisitions to expand its footprint. Acreage reported revenue of $10.5 million for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 2018, up from $2.2 million […] Marijuana firm Acreage reports increased revenue, red ink in Q4 and FY 2018 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan adds cerebral palsy to list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis
Michigan regulators expanded the state’s list of qualifying illnesses for medical marijuana use by adding cerebral palsy. The decision is expected to bring more patients into the state’s medical cannabis program and thus broaden the number of customers that MMJ companies can reach. Michigan has more than 294,000 medical marijuana cardholders, the Detroit Free Press […] Michigan adds cerebral palsy to list of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Two dead in horror crash, police allege drunk driver fled scene
A man who was driving a stolen four-wheel drive involved in a crash that killed two women in Sydney's west blew 0.166 in a breath test, police allege.
The Battle For The Last ISIS Stronghold In Syria Is Nearing An End
*Daily Mail:* *2,000 people - mainly ISIS militants - surrender to US-backed Syrian forces closing in on their last strip of territory after the terror group complained they were being subjected to a 'holocaust'* * An IS recording calls for revenge in Europe for the 'holocaust' they are suffering * Syrian Democratic Forces have helped thousands of women and children to flee * Shelling on Baghouz, eastern Syria, resumed Sunday as no one else tried to leave * But the SDF say they have evacuated a further 2,000 capitulating jihadists today Some 2,000 people - mainly ISIS militants ... more »
Pessimists back in charge as weak growth sinks consumer confidence
Another day, another poor piece of economic data. Consumers now have an increasingly grim view of the economic outlook, which could further pressure on the struggling retail sector.
NSW election confusion, chaos as voters turned away from pre-poll centres
Voters are turned away from pre-poll stations across NSW, as the Electoral Commission blames a "performance issue" with its electronic roll system ahead of the state election on March 23.
Manchester City sets up redress scheme for players sexually abused by coaches
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Premier League club Manchester City announces a new scheme to compensate children sexually abused by former coaches — but a lawyer for some of the victims says the club's response does not go far enough.
Elizabeth Warren's attack on Facebook deleted, then restored, by social media giant
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Facebook backflips on its decision to remove a series of advertisements posted by Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, who has vowed to break up America's biggest technology companies.
George Pell jailed for 'breathtakingly arrogant' abuse of two choirboys
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George Pell, once Australia’s most powerful Catholic and the man responsible for a "brazen and forcible sexual attack" on two boys, is sentenced to six years' jail, with a minimum of three years and eight months.
'Don't sink, don't sink!': US pilots report separate 737 MAX 8 nosedives
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NASA data reveals that two pilots on separate occasions had to manually override the Boeing 737 MAX's automated controls after their planes dived suddenly during flight.
One million kangaroos die in ongoing Victorian pet food trial, report finds
An internal Government report finds its kangaroo pet food trial is compromised by profit motives and malpractice, with fears the animals were being harvested unsustainably.
Snowtown serial killer seeks potential release date from jail
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One of the country's most notorious serial killers, Robert Wagner, is seeking to have a non-parole period set which could pave the way for his eventual release from prison.
UFO cults, messiahs and heavenly kingdoms: Indonesia's self-proclaimed prophets on the rise
Social media is helping spread the message of Indonesians claiming to be prophets who can solve the country's political and economic uncertainty — and their numbers are rising.
Canberra's youth justice centre saw 15 medication errors in a 12-month period
Medication was incorrectly administered, incorrectly labelled, or refused by detainees at Canberra's youth justice centre 15 times during a one year period, including one incident where a child was given the incorrect dosage of medication.
Judge sentences George Pell for 'brazen and forcible' abuse of two choirboys
Members of the public pack a Melbourne courtroom where Cardinal George Pell is this morning being sentenced for sexually abusing two choirboys when he was archbishop of Melbourne in the 1990s.
Various Topics
*Disarmament* There is always a drum-banging noise from the progressive left in America demanding that the population be disarmed by the government in direct contravention of the Bill of Rights - and the Constitution. This blog has discussed Venezuela and the abominable position that the people voted themselves into by preferring a communist/socialist tyrant to freedom. Now they are reaping the same reward that all nations who follow that path eventually receive. Consider if you will how Venezuela, which allowed privately owned firearms, banned and confiscated those arms (BBC repo... more »
Musical Interlude: Deuter, "Along the High Ridges"
Deuter, "Along the High Ridges"
The Poet: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "What If?"
*"What If?"* "What if you slept? And what if, In your sleep You dreamed? And what if, In your dream, You went to heaven And there plucked A strange and Beautiful flower? And what if, When you awoke, You had the flower In your hand? ... Ah, what then?" - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Also known as the Cigar Galaxy for its elongated visual appearance, M82 is a starburst galaxy with a superwind. In fact, through ensuing supernova explosions and powerful winds from massive stars, the burst of star formation in M82 is driving the prodigious outflow of material. Evidence for the superwind from the galaxy's central regions is clear in this sharp composite image, based on data from small telescopes on planet Earth. *Click image for larger size.* The composite highlights emission from filaments of atomic hydrogen gas in reddish hues. The filaments extend for over 10,00... more »
"Just Where You Begin Again..."
"When we're headed toward an outcome that's too horrible to face, that's when we go looking for a second opinion. And sometimes, the answer we get just confirms our worst fears. But sometimes, it can shed new light on the problem, make you see it in a whole new way. After all the opinions have been heard and every point of view has been considered, you finally find what you're after - the truth. But the truth isn't where it ends, that's just where you begin again with a whole new set of questions." - "Meredith", "Grey's Anatomy"
Chet Raymo, “The Maintenance of Self”
*“The Maintenance of Self”* by Chet Raymo "Ah, yes, the pitcher plant. Those devouring goblets. Those caldrons of digestive juices. And now naturalists have found the biggest one yet, as big as a chalice, on a mountaintop in the Philippines, its punch bowl filled with beetles, flies and wasps. *Come hither, ye who flitter. Admire my colors. Sip my nectar. Yes, yes, just like that, touch my milky pool. I'll be your Tar Baby. Your flypaper paramour. That's it. Sniff my irresistible scent. My buffet waits. Sip. Lap. Gorge yourself.* Gotcha! Countless plants use insects to consummate t... more »
"There Are Simply No Answers..."
“How is one to live a moral and compassionate existence when one is fully aware of the blood, the horror inherent in life, when one finds darkness not only in one’s culture but within oneself? If there is a stage at which an individual life becomes truly adult, it must be when one grasps the irony in its unfolding and accepts responsibility for a life lived in the midst of such paradox. One must live in the middle of contradiction, because if all contradiction were eliminated at once life would collapse. There are simply no answers to some of the great pressing questions. You conti... more »
"I Hope I End Up..."
"I don't want to pass through life like a smooth plane ride. All you do is get to breathe and copulate and finally die. I don't want to go with the smooth skin and the calm brow. I hope I end up a blithering idiot cursing the sun- hallucinating, screaming, giving obscene and inane lectures on street corners and public parks. People will walk by and say, "Look at that drooling idiot. What a basket case." I will turn and say to them, "It is you who are the basket case! For every moment you hated your job, cursed your wife and sold yourself to a dream that you didn't even conceive. For... more »
THE YUGE REPUBLICAN LIE ABOUT THE DEFICITWhen asked...
Robert Reich - 3 hours ago
*THE YUGE REPUBLICAN LIE ABOUT THE DEFICIT* When asked about America’s soaring debt and deficits, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell lamented “It’s disappointing, but it’s not a Republican problem,” and he blames Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Rubbish. It’s not social spending that’s causing the federal deficit to soar. It’s Republican tax cuts, especially on corporations and the wealthy. Look at the evidence. Of all 35 advanced economies, America’s spending on social programs like Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid is among the lowest, as you can see. Also, A... more »
Breaking: Russian Air Force launches major assault on jihadist explosives warehouse
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force launched a major assault this evening on an explosives warehouse that belonged to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in rural Idlib. According to a military source in the Hama Governorate, the Russian Air Force heavily bombed Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s explosives warehouse, which is located near the key town […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-03-11
This is a summary of 20 AMN articles on the following subjects: Gaza, Israeli Sniper, Palestinian Killed, Aleppo, Idlib, Syria, Russia, Austria, ISIS, Daraa, FSA, Homs, Rubio, Venezuela, Baghouz, Egypt, Sinai, India, Pakistan, Hama, Erdogan, Turkey, Hajjah, Houthi, Saudi, Assad, Gabbard, Iraq. We have changed our format from posting full articles to our steem readership […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
50 College Courses the Prove Universities Are Training Students to Become Socialists
The list of classes that teach socialism include Great Political Thinkers: Machiavelli to Marx, Ecofeminism, Global HipHop and Social Justice, Racial Capitalism, Queering the Bible, Queering Childhood and more...
The First Non-Binary, 3rd Gender American Says It Was All a Sham
Jamie Shupe has been shunned by the left for speaking out against transgender persons in the military, the transitioning of children and sex change surgery. He says that female hormones caused an array of damage including mental problems, bone density loss and kidney problems.
California: Parents Outraged After School District Approves New Sex Ed Program that Teaches ‘Gender Identity’ to Pre-Teens
Parents of children attending middle school in Orange County, California are upset over updates to the sexual education curriculum that teaches HIV awareness and prevention, birth control, where students can access abortion centers, 'gender identity' and same-sex relationships to children aged 12 to 13 years old.
Democrat Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris Admits Her Goal in 2020 Is to Alter “Human Behavior”
Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Kamala Harris, while campaigning, said that she is looking to alter "human behavior" with regard to implementing drastic changes to cut global warming by eliminating fossil fuels. Changing human behavior is the opposite of freedom.
Democrats Pass House Bill to Change the Electorate by Allowing Illegal Aliens, Criminals and 16-Year Old Minors the Vote
The bill includes regulations that would encourage voter fraud such as automatic voter registration through the DMV, and it prevents the purge of voter rolls that contain the names of dead and inactive voters. The bill aims to restore voting rights to criminals and to lower the voting age to 16.
After He's Out Of The White House, Will Trump Plead Ignorance About The Illegality Of Taking Foreign Bribes?
I admit I watch a lot of Maddow and pretty much embrace all the Russian conspiracy stuff she's constantly peddling. *But* I never needed her to tell me that Trump's is the swampiest presidency since Warren G. Harding's. Maybe Ulysses S. Grant's? Except in Trump's case, it's clearly the man at the top who's the most corrupt of all. And one thing that I never doubted for a second is that Trump takes bribes-- from any and all sources... including from abroad, a major no-no. He's been taking money from Russia, Ukraine, various pieces of the former Soviet Union, Saudi Arabia, Israel, ... more »
Report Offers Lessons from MSIs for Preparing Teachers for Diverse Schools
Schools of education are increasingly prioritizing efforts to diversify the teacher workforce, but they can do a better job preparing teacher candidates to be culturally competent and effective instructors, particularly for students in diverse schools and communities, according to a new report this week from Bellwether Education Partners.
Leroy Wright Named VP for Student Development, Dean of Students at Albion College
Albion College has named Leroy Wright vice president for student development and dean of students, effective July 1. “We are very excited to welcome Leroy Wright to the Albion College family,” said president Dr. Mauri Ditzler. “This has been a long and thorough search and we believe we’ve found the right person to fill this […]
Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham: Shaping a Legacy Through History
Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham envisions the role of the historian today as one who understands the present by examining the past that shaped it. In the same regard, the distinguished scholar sees history as a way to begin to talk about a more “fair and equitable” future.
Dr. Michael T. Nettles: A Researcher with an Agenda
Though dreams of becoming a professional baseball player never became a reality and career interests in sports journalism and political science didn’t pan out, a longtime love of data and information put Dr. Michael T. Nettles on the path to becoming an educational policy researcher of national repute.
DOJ Reveals College Admissions Scandal, Rocks Higher Ed
The U.S. Department of Justice bombshell about 49 individuals across the nation who face charges in illegal schemes to get some of their children admitted to elite colleges has dropped jaws and raised ire across the higher education landscape.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 12, 2019
Reuters *Rick Berger & Mackenzie Eaglen, National Interest*: *Donald Trump's Defense Budget Masks a Problem* A $743 billion annual military budget is a lot of money. Characterizing it as lacking in any way understandably raises eyebrows. But bipartisan agreement about what the Pentagon minimally needs for the year ahead should signal that President Donald Trump’s latest budget merely keeps the military treading water. Even as Trump touts his support of the armed forces, his defense budget does little more than continue readiness repairs. For the third year in a row, the White Hou... more »
Imagine This: In a War with Russia or China, America Could Run out of 'Ammo'
*David Axe* *Security, * But not for long: Missiles are everywhere in the U.S. Defense Department's budget proposal for 2020. The emphasis on long-range, guided munitions should please critics of Pentagon's war-planning. Experts have warned that in combat with a high-tech foe, U.S. forces quickly would run out of ammo. Missiles are everywhere in the U.S. Defense Department's *budget proposal for 2020*. The emphasis on long-range, guided munitions should please critics of Pentagon's war-planning. Experts have warned that in combat with a high-tech foe, U.S. forces quickly would r... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Zhu Feng What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Zhu Feng* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] "As long as the United States persists on diplomatic engagement, however, both will continue down the road for tit-for-tat negotiation." Clouds are gathering over the U.S.-NK relationship after the failed Hanoi summit meeting between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Given the media coverage of North Korea’s re-activation of its missile testing site, there is no doubt that Washington and Pyongyang might fall into new tensions as Kim might shift back to his brinkmanship policy. However, that likeliness does not appears to be pres... more »
Fear the French: How a Nuclear Submarine 'Sunk' a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier in 2015
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * This is what happenned. *It’s important to remember that “sunk” is in quotation marks for a reason. The French F17 torpedo has a 551 pound HBX-3 high explosive warhead. It can also only fire a salvo of four torpedoes at a time, due to having only four torpedo tubes. A 551 pound torpedo warhead would probably not sink a Ticonderoga or Burke-class escort, and though it would undoubtedly damage, it would definitely not sink a Nimitz-class supercarrier. Also, given a screen of four escort ships and Roosevelt’s onboard anti-submarine warfare helicopters,... more »
Did U.S. House Democrats Pass a Bill to Allow Immigrants to Vote?
A major piece of legislation called H.R. 1 became the subject of confused, misleading scrutiny in March 2019.
Trump Laments Complexity of Modern Airlines in Wake of Crash
Trump tweeted that “airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly.”
Michael Avenatti Says He No Longer Represents Stormy Daniels
Daniels has been a central figure in federal and congressional investigations surrounding the president and Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer pleaded guilty to criminal charges for buying her silence.
Did Patrick Moore, a Doubter of Anthropogenic Climate Change, Co-Found Greenpeace?
We definitely know that he was an early member of Greenpeace.
Black Woman Added to Jury Over Protests by Officer’s Lawyer
Jurors are being chosen in Harrisburg, Pa. because of widespread publicity about the case in the Pittsburgh area.
Sarah Sanders Discusses Pelosi Impeachment Shift…
Against the backdrop of Speaker Pelosi tamping down expectations of a House impeachment, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders appears on Fox News to discuss the current state of DC politics. . Speaker Pelosi, Chairman Schiff, Chairman Cummings and Chairman … Continue reading →
"Economic Market Snapshot 3/12/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 3/12/19: BIG Trouble In The Bond Market” - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Is Justice Finally being Served in Arkansas 4 Years After Stanley Homeschool Children Kidnapped?
In 2015, we covered the story of the Stanley family in Arkansas, reporting how the local sheriff department arrived at the home one night with local social workers and issued a warrant to search their property for a "dangerous" mineral supplement that was supposedly being forced upon the children and endangering their health. The Stanley family homeschool their children, and that night, despite the fact that no dangerous materials were found in the house, and that a local doctor who came in an ambulance and examined each of the 7 children cleared them as being healthy, the local sh... more »
US pulls diplomats from its embassy in Caracas, and tensions between Venezuela and Brazil escalate
Robert Muggah, Associate Lecturer, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 4 hours ago
Citing security concerns, the US is evacuating its embassy in Caracas, where President Maduro blames the US for a calamitous power outage. Venezuela's relations with Brazil are eroding quickly, too.
The Ministry Of Truth Responds
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” ― George Orwell, 1984 The Ministry of Truth has responded to President Trump’s tweet. Patrick Moore was not a co-founder of Greenpeace. Greenpeace USA on Twitter: … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- March 12, 2019
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks after the results of the vote on Brexit deal in Parliament in London, Britain, March 12, 2019. UK Parliament/Mark Duffy/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters*:* Britain in Brexit chaos - parliament crushes May's EU deal again* LONDON (Reuters) - MPs crushed Prime Minister Theresa May’s European Union divorce deal on Tuesday, thrusting Britain deeper into crisis and forcing parliament to decide within days whether to back a no-deal Brexit or seek a last-minute delay. MPs voted against May’s amended Brexit deal by 391 to 242 as her last-minute ta... more »
Synthetic Marijuana Funded by Anti-Cannabis Agency Responsible for Several Deaths, Hospitalizations and Internal Bleeding Episodes
While medical and even recreational cannabis, aka marijuana, is making a strong push for the mainstream despite its illegal status in many areas, products containing synthetic marijuana are still available at some gas stations, convenience stores, online and in other shops. A 2011 declaration by the DEA classified synthetic marijuana as a Schedule I drug, but many makers have been able to get around the laws by creating products with newer types of synthetic cannabinoids that are not restricted. In summer 2018, multiple deaths were linked to synthetic marijuana including four in ... more »
Record breaking snowfall for Bay Area mountain
Highest total for any month since records began. (For ANY month, not just February.) A record-breaking 38.1 inches (97 cm) of snow fell during February at Lick Observatory atop Mount Hamilton (4,200-feet elevation). This was the greatest monthly snowfall total on the San Jose mountain since records began there in 1948, according to the National ... Read moreRecord breaking snowfall for Bay Area mountain The post Record breaking snowfall for Bay Area mountain appeared first on Ice Age Now.
De Belin to miss first month of season after dropping injunction bid against NRL
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St George Illawarra star Jack de Belin drops his attempt for an immediate return to the NRL but will next month challenge the game's "no-fault" stand-down policy in the Federal Court.
Failed Albany wave farm project delivers handful of winners, long line of losers
Just two years after revealing its grand vision to turn the town of Albany into a world-famous renewable energy hub by harnessing the power of waves, the WA Government walks away $2.6 million poorer, but it's not the only loser, writes Rebecca Turner.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of 56-year-old Canberran
A 30-year-old man appears briefly in the ACT Magistrates Court and is remanded in custody over the alleged murder of Jae-Ho Oh in his north Canberra home early on Monday morning.
Brexit is stalled. Here's what happens next
With British MPs rejecting a deal on Brexit for the second time, let's take a look at what will (and might) happen next.
Hollywood stars among dozens charged over US college bribery scam
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Federal authorities arrest dozens of people over a $35 million scheme to help wealthy Americans, including Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman and Full House actress Lori Loughlin, cheat their children's way into elite universities.
'Brexit rollercoaster' for the British pound, Wall St mixed
The UK currency experiences volatile trade amid the vote on Theresa May's latest Brexit deal, which was ultimately rejected, while in the US, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq eke out gains but Boeing shares weigh on the Dow Jones.
Live in an apartment? You can still have a thriving garden
Born from a growth in high-rise living, balcony gardens are fast becoming the new Aussie backyards — with green oases flourishing in places you would least expect.
Two people killed in fiery crash on country SA road
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Police investigate the cause of a crash in SA's south-east that claimed two lives, while a truck driver is facing charges over a separate collision that has left a woman in a critical condition.
Theresa May's Brexit ploy: political genius or a massive miscalculation?
By delaying votes on Brexit until the eleventh hour, Theresa May has been playing a high-stakes game with Britain's future. As the deadline looms, all options are now on the table — including a second referendum, writes Samantha Hawley.
Getting teens on the green is club's bowled vision for survival
A Brisbane bowls club is teaching teenagers the tricks of the bowling green in the hope it will keep the game alive for years to come.
With flavours of coffee, chocolate and hazelnut, this native bushfood is in demand
Wattle seed has been a mainstay of the diet of Indigenous Australians for thousands of years and is now highly sought after by top chefs across the country.
As it happened: Here's how the Brexit deal was defeated
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British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit agreement with the EU looks to be dead after MPs voted it down for a second time, leaving the door open for a no-deal exit or an extension of the negotiation period.
Fully Vaccinated Children Actually Spreading Measles – And the Government Knows It
We are witness to an orchestrated frenzy that has been revved-up by vaccine stakeholders – i.e., those who have a direct or indirect financial stake in vaccines– through the corporate / academic institutions that employ them. Their unified objective is to achieve maximum utilization of vaccines, and total compliance with vaccination schedules set by the government in collaboration with vaccine manufacturers. Contrary to the barrage of “fake news” promulgated by government public health officials and the media to influence public opinion, the fact is, most childhood infectious diseas... more »
What Do Netanyahu’s Racist Comments Say About Modern Israel?
*Robert Inlakesh* | Do Netanyahu's racist comments reflect something much more sinister lingering in Israel's society?
U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks End In Doha But No Deal
Undated Handout picture of U.S., Taliban and Qatar officials during a meeting for peace talks in Doha, Qatar. Qatari Foreign Ministry/Handout via REUTERS *RFE:* *U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks End In Doha With 'Real Strides' But No Deal * The longest round of peace talks between the United States and the Taliban has ended with "real strides" being made but without an agreement on troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said on March 12. “The conditions for peace have improved. It’s clear all sides want to end the war. Despite ups and downs, we kept thin... more »
End of the Road
Congratulations to Theresa May for setting another record. Losing by 391 votes to 242, her Brexit deal enters the hall of dubious fame which, before she crashed and burned earlier this year, was exclusively occupied by Labour governments. With the fourth worst defeat for a government in British political history under the Tories' belt, was tonight an exercise in futility or were there any politics teaching moments contained therein? The first, which is worth reiterating, is May continues to subordinate the national interest - which for convenience sake we'll define as what's best f... more »
FDA still waiting for Pillsbury’s recall notice; congresswoman calls for action
The parent company of Pillsbury posted a recall notice on its website today, four days after notifying some grocery chains that certain lots of Pillsbury flour in 5-pound bags might be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. On March 8, at least three retail chains, Publix, Winn-Dixie and Meijer, posted their own recall notices for the iconic... The post FDA still waiting for Pillsbury’s recall notice; congresswoman calls for action appeared first on Food Safety News. Continue Reading
Stop Fake Science. Approve the PCCS!
John Droz makes some good points writing at Town Hall.Stop Fake Science. Approve the PCCS! Excerpts in italics with my bolds, images and header questions. Shouldn’t We Get Independent Advice Before We Spend Trillions of Dollars? Not to date myself, but in my day the “$64,000 Question” represented a lot of money! Today I’m proposing […]
Surveillance State Uses Modern Tech; Most Government Systems Are Antiquated
[image: surveillance-state-uses-modern-tech-most-government-systems-are-antiquated] The U.S. government is running woefully behind the private sector in computer technology. In fact, government — at the federal, state, and in some instances local levels — is *decades *behind.
Will American Jews Increase Their Support for President Trump in 2020?
[image: will-american-jews-increase-their-support-for-president-trump-in-2020] “We left Egypt, and now we’re leaving the Democratic Party,” say a growing number of American Jews.
Possible 2020 Hopeful Buttigieg Questions Pence’s Christianity for Serving Under Trump
[image: possible-2020-hopeful-buttigieg-questions-pences-christianity-for-serving-under-trump] Possible 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg asked how Vice President Mike Pence could be a sincere Christian and work for Donald Trump.
why Earth is a crossroads
* You* all yearn for something not quite remembered, not quite known or seen. You think it is for the twinflame or for God or for divine friendship. But in reality you seek the lost identity of Self. Many times frustrations or even illusions of grandeur or miscalculations of one’s power or prowess derive from the distorted view of ancient days when the reality of Truth was there. Having abused power thus, there are many frustrated potentates. This has become an inversion. The ego then has dominated the temple, and the divine man remains aloft as in a balloon that will not lan... more »
Estonia Spy Chief: Russia Will Meddle In European Elections And Continue To Prepare For War
The EU parliament is a 'considerable target for Russian influence operations', says Estonia *CNBC:* *Report: Russia will meddle in European elections, keep prepping for war with NATO* *In a conflict, Russia would likely hit the Baltic States first, but war between Russia and NATO would involve attacks on Western Europe, says a new report.* WASHINGTON — In 2019 Russia will likely try to influence the European Parliament elections, continue intelligence and influence operations against the West, and keep preparing for armed conflict with NATO, according to the latest annual threat ... more »
Webcast: How marijuana firm Cresco Labs plans to earn $213 million in 2019
While the cannabis industry has experienced massive growth over the past 12 months, few companies have seen early success in profitability to date. Cresco Labs, a vertically integrated multistate operator, is the exception to that trend with $213 million in earnings forecast by the end of 2019. How has the Chicago company achieved what so […] Webcast: How marijuana firm Cresco Labs plans to earn $213 million in 2019 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
CEO of company bought by PepsiCo invests in, joins board of cannabis tech firm Seedo
The CEO of a beverage company recently acquired by PepsiCo is placing his bet on marijuana, joining the board of directors of and making a significant personal investment in an agriculture business working in cannabis production. Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of at-home carbonated drink maker SodaStream – which PepsiCo acquired last year for $3.2 billion – will join […] CEO of company bought by PepsiCo invests in, joins board of cannabis tech firm Seedo is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Warns Germany Against Using Technology From China's Huawei
*The Hill:* *Trump admin threatens to withhold intelligence from Germany unless it drops Huawei* The Trump administration is threatening to withhold intelligence from Germany if the country does not drop a potential contract with Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei. The Wall Street Journal obtained a letter dated Friday from U.S. Ambassador Richard Grenell to Germany's economics minister saying that intelligence sharing would be limited if Huawei or other Chinese vendors are allowed to participate in building Germany's 5G network. The U.S. has been urging allies to drop Huawei... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked John Nilsson-Wright What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*John Nilsson-Wright* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un walk during their summit at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 2018. Anthony Wallace/Pool via Reuters TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY] "A sharp deterioration in bilateral US-North Korea ties is unlikely, although reports of preparatory work at the North’s Sohae satellite launch facility have hinted at an attempt by Pyongyang to use the implied threat of missile launch renewal to pressure Washington into adopting a more accommodating position." The prospect... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Gordon Chang What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with the delegation that had visited the United States, in Pyongyang, North Korea in this photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on January 23, 2019. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THI] "Unfortunately, the current ruler is in a system that does not allow him to reciprocate good will." Jimmy Carter last week said he is willing to go to Pyongyang to help end the impasse between the United States and North Korea. Don’t be optimistic. The Democratic People’s Republic of K... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Frank Aum What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Frank Aum* *Security, Asia* [image: South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they watch an art performance at Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 18, 2018. Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool via REUTERS] "Most likely, we will see a return to the ad hoc, irregular diplomacy at the Pompeo and Biegun level we saw after Singapore." Most likely, we will see a return to the ad hoc, irregular diplomacy at the Pompeo and Biegun level we saw after Singapore. This is unfortunate because a consistent, working-level process is neces... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Karl Friedhoff What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Karl Friedhoff* *Security, Asia* [image: FILE PHOTO North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspects a construction site in Yangdeok, in this undated photo released on October 31, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA/File Photo via REUTERS. ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PRO] "By walking away from a limited deal when there was no big deal to be made in Hanoi, Trump has now been backed into the same corner as his predecessors." With the top-down approach to diplomacy of President Donald Trump, it finally felt like the United States had reclaimed at least part... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Narushige Michishita What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Narushige Michishita* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha during their meeting at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea June 14, 2018. Chung Sung-Jun/Pool via REUTERS *** Local Caption *** Mike Pompeo; Kang Ky] "If the same offer is presented in a more pragmatic, working-level setting, the United States might find it reasonably attractive." In Hanoi, Kim Jong-un overplayed his hand and lost face when Donald Trump walked away. What are the options for Kim now? There are at least three. T... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Eric Gomez What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Eric Gomez* *Security, Asia* [image: FILE PHOTO : South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a welcoming ceremony in the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, South Korea, April 27, 2018. Korea Summit Press Pool] "When the U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi fell apart the biggest loser wasn’t Donald Trump or Kim Jong-un, but Moon Jae-in." When the U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi fell apart the biggest loser wasn’t Donald Trump or Kim Jong-un, but Moon Jae-in. If the tentative Hanoi agreement text r... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Neil Bhatiya What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Neil Bhatiya* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during the one-on-one bilateral meeting at the second North Korea-U.S. summit in the Metropole hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis] "When the U.S.-North Korea summit in Hanoi fell apart the biggest loser wasn’t Donald Trump or Kim Jong Un, but Moon Jae-in." With the suspension of the summit in Hanoi between President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jong-un, the diplomatic process to resolve the status of North Korea’s dangerous weapons of mass destruc... more »
Some Men Just Want to Watch Mexico Burn
In the introduction to La Vida, famed anthropologist Oscar Lewis unfavorably compares Puerto Rico to Mexico: But perhaps the crucial difference in the history of the two countries was the development of a great revolutionary tradition in Mexico and its absence in Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans sought greater autonomy from Spain during the nineteenth century, but […] The post Some Men Just Want to Watch Mexico Burn appeared first on Econlib.
“Trump's FY2020 Budget Bloats Militarized Spending - And Slashes Actual Human Needs”
*“Trump's FY2020 Budget Bloats Militarized Spending - * *And Slashes Actual Human Needs”* by National Priorities Project "Yesterday, President Trump finally released his third presidential budget request, after a month-long delay due to the government shutdown. And... it’s a doozy. *Click image for larger size.* Trump’s FY 2020 priorities go even further than last year’s request in bloating the already enormous military budget, requesting $750 billion for the military - an increase of 5%, or $34 billion, from the 2019 enacted budget. That would put 57% of the $1.3 trillion discretio... more »
AMERICAN INJUSTICE: HIGH SCHOOLER WITH NO SCIENCE BACKGROUND EDUCATES U.S. SENATORS ON VACCINES IN SHAM HEARING ON CAPITOL HILL
The post AMERICAN INJUSTICE: HIGH SCHOOLER WITH NO SCIENCE BACKGROUND EDUCATES U.S. SENATORS ON VACCINES IN SHAM HEARING ON CAPITOL HILL appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Pulp Culture
I wonder if Billy Freeman, a sixth generation saw-miller with 15 years experience, saw this juncture coming. A few weeks ago, Freeman, the process improvement manager at Harry Freeman and Son Ltd. in Greenfield, Nova Scotia wrote an illuminating op-ed in the Chronicle Herald supporting Northern Pulp in its request for an extension of the […]
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Henri Feron What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Henri Féron* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] "Hanoi would have been a terrific opportunity for both sides to call it quits and mitigate their losses. Trump nevertheless walked in an attempt to sweeten the deal – and perhaps also to remind everybody of how dangerous a no-deal would be." The Hanoi Summit confirmed once more that sanctions will not force North Korea to surrender and disarm. Kim Jong-un offered to stop developing his arsenal, but he did not put any existing weapons up for negotiation. There are fewer and fewer excuses for believing that sanctions would ever force ... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Naoko Aoki What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Naoko Aoki* *Security, Asia* [image: South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as they watch an art performance at Pyongyang Grand Theatre in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 18, 2018. Pyeongyang Press Corps/Pool via REUTERS] "The two countries are currently at an important juncture that will determine the future of their relations." U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ended their summit talks in Hanoi on a positive note despite inconclusive results. But there have been ominous signs for the two countries’ ties sin... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Jeongmin Kim What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Jeongmin Kim* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump talk at the Metropole hotel during the second North Korea-U.S. summit in Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis] "American policy-makers will, and should, learn from this miscommunication and base their next offer on what North Korea wants, not what America wants them to want." The Hanoi Summit, intentionally or not, displayed several symptoms that revealed the roots of the U.S.-DPRK disagreements and impasse. It is a rare and crucial reference for those who se... more »
Run Silent, Run Stealth: Is This the Best (Non-Nuclear) Submarine on Planet Earth?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Made in Japan...not America. *The Soryu class isn’t perfect, though: one major criticism of the boats during the Australian submarine competition was their relatively short operating range. At 6,100 nautical miles, the Soryu’s range wasn’t an issue for their original mission: protecting the home waters of Japan.* The Second World War taught Japan valuable lessons. The first—don’t start wars—is an obvious conclusion that has been taken to heart. Other lessons were the result of the wartime Allied air and naval blockade of the country, which brought i... more »
What Battlestar Galactica and Star Trek Can Teach the U.S. Navy to Defeat China
*James Holmes* *Security, * A lot. *Clausewitz would instantly recognize the approach. He notes that the components of combat strength are force—material capability—and resolve. Quite so. The Cylon onslaught targets both the hardware and human dimensions, enervating the colonial fleet over time. The Cylons smuggle a homing device onto a transport to track its movements, then repeatedly “jump” in faster-than-light strike forces to menace the fleet. Cylon fighters appear every thirty-three minutes. It becomes plain to Galactica’s leadership that the attacks’ purpose is less to in... more »
The Hanoi Summit – We Asked Stein Tønnesson What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Stein Tønnesson* *Security, Asia* [image: Chinese President Xi Jinping claps his hands at the second plenary session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 8, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] "Kim will end up in China’s fold. Not that he wants it." U.S. President Donald Trump could have got a deal in Hanoi, and it is still possible. North Korea would close down Yongbyon, promise no more nuclear or missile tests, and guarantee non-proliferation, while America would lessen sanctions, allow liaison offices in the two capitals, and... more
Meet The North Korean Ax Murderers That Almost Started a Second Korean War (And Maybe World War III)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Yes, this is real. *In one sense, nothing changed. In the forty years since the ax murder incident, North Korea has attacked South Korean ships, shelled South Korean islands, sent commandos to raid South Korean territory, committed numerous acts of terrorism, developed nuclear weapons and is now developing ICBMs that can reach the United States.* The American and South Korean soldiers went off to chop down a poplar tree. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* Instead, they were chopped into pieces by ax-wielding North Korean soldiers. And what s... more »
Triple Threat: The New F-15X Super Eagle Could Help the F-22 and F-35 Dominate the Skies
*WarIsBoring* *Security, * The F-15Xs would effectively work in tandem with the F-35s and F-22s, allowing the latter aircraft to quietly do data gathering and “aerial wetwork” while the Super Eagles bring the pain from “Beyond Visual Range,” complete with a complement of 22 air-to-air missiles per aircraft and the signature 20mm vulcan cannon for those close-in engagements. Boeing’s new incarnation of the venerable F-15 will be padding the ranks of high-dollar aircraft such as the F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor- and they won’t cost the US Air Force and arm and a leg to do so. ... more »
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The Hanoi Summit – We Asked 78 Experts What Happens Next in U.S.-North Korea Relations
*Harry J. Kazianis, John Dale Grover* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The world’s top North Korea and national security experts discuss the aftermath of a summit that ended in a way almost no one expected. Are we headed back to the days of “Rocket Man” or is a third summit right around the corner? *Editor’s Note: Please see other past North Korea symposiums featuring a collection of essays on what U.S.-North Korea relations will look like in 2019 as well as 76 different predictions on the now past Hanoi Summit. * Some have called it the Hanoi Holdup. Many have called it a tota... more »
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"You Think They're Nice..."
"That's why crazy people are so dangerous. You think they're nice until they're chaining you up in the garage." - Michael Buckley
The Economy: "Here's The Problem: The Pie Is Shrinking"
*"Here's The Problem: The Pie Is Shrinking"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Scrape away the churn and distraction and the problem is simple: the pie of prosperity is shrinking, and the "fixes" are failing. The status quo arrangement is based on the endless expansion of "growth" and debt, which is the monetary fuel of more, more, more of everything: money, energy, resources, goods, services, jobs, wealth and income, all of which make up the elixir of prosperity. Prosperity is shorthand for a positive return on investment (ROI), a.k.a. primary surplus. Prosperity is the result of there being... more »
Declaración pública Plataforma Chile Mejor Sin TLC: Rechazamos el TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
12-Mar-2019 El tratado impactará el acceso a las semillas y alimentos sanos, generando alzas en sus precios y escasez.
Banco Mundial: Venezuela debe pagar más de 8.000 millones de dólares a ConocoPhillips
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
12-Mar-2019 Las autoridades venezolanas deben pagar un total de 8.140 millones de dólares a la compañía a una tasa de interés anual del 5,5 % por la incautación de activos de petróleo y gas de la compañía en 2007.
Enel Fortuna presenta arbitraje de inversión contra Panamá en Ciadi
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
12-Mar-2019 Una filial panameña de la italiana Enel Green Power, Enel Fortuna ha presentado una demanda de arbitraje de inversiones contra Panamá ante el Ciadi.
"Often..."
“Often the people most concerned about others going to hell when they die seem less concerned with the hells on earth right now, while the people most concerned with the hells on earth right now seem the least concerned about hell after death.” - Rob Bell
Polar bear habitat update: abundant sea ice across the Arctic, even in the Barents Sea
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Abundant ice in Svalbard, East Greenland and the Labrador Sea is excellent news for the spring feeding season ahead because this is when bears truly need the presence of ice for hunting and mating. As far as I can tell, sea ice has not reached Bear Island, Norway at this time…
"In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” #QotD
*"In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.”* ~ Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642) . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
“The ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Is Back And It's Ready To Explode Into A Hurricane”
*“The ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Is Back * *And It's Ready To Explode Into A Hurricane”* by Tyler Durden "A powerful winter storm is forecasted "to intensify explosively" in the southwest US on Tuesday into Wednesday, unleashing a wide array of life-threatening weather hazards for tens of millions of Americans, reported Axios. *Click image for larger size.* The impact area is expected from North Texas through the Dakotas and Minnesota is expected to be hit the hardest. The storm will likely qualify as a meteorological "bomb" — short for bombogenesis, which describes storms whose central pressur... more »
Asshole Theory of US Foreign Policy: A Primer
This is a guest post from Paul Poast, an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago. “Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.” That was Churchill’s summary of US foreign policy. After US President Trump’s call for “huge” monetary […]
You Can Soon Buy The Same Limousine That Russian President Putin Uses (But Putin Wants A More Brutal Version)
*Euronews: **Putin complained his limousine was too soft and asked for more 'brutal' version* Vladimir Putin's Limousine took a turn at the Geneva Motor Show for its European debut. The Aurus Senat L700 entered the limelight when it delivered the Russian president to his inauguration last year. Denis Manturov, Russian minister of Industry and Trade, said the president gave feedback to the designers. He requested "some very light amendments about, I would say, the hydraulic system of the car because we made it first quite soft, he asked to make some amendments to make it more, I ... more »
Connecticut Could Be First State To Curb Blanket Discrimination Against People With Criminal Records
Connecticut could become the first state in the nation to prohibit discrimination against people with criminal records. The legislation, known as HB 6921 or “An Act Concerning Discrimination Based On A Person’s Criminal History,” would target inequity in housing, employment, insurance, education, credit, and state programs and accommodations. An estimated The post Connecticut Could Be First State To Curb Blanket Discrimination Against People With Criminal Records appeared first on Shadowproof.
A budget for a collapsing America
Trump’s budget more than doubles the war-fighting slush fund and proposes cutting social safety net by 9% at a time when White House rhetoric against Iran is heating up and Netanyahu, Mohammed bin Salman, and Trump all face corruption charges and challenges at home. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson interviewed by Paul Jay. *The ugly numbers: * - *Trump's budget calls for $750 billion in military spending for FY2020, a nearly 5% increase, which exceeds even what the Pentagon requested* - Trump’s budget calls for cutting $845 billion from Medicare (health care for the elde... more »
Why women are turning to paid carers for support after childbirth
More new mums are turning to postnatal doulas to provide the care that was once offered by family, friends and longer hospital stays.
This is socialism. . .
appropriately made famous by The Police, popular rock band of the 70s and 80s Every breath you take Every move you make Every bond you break Every step you take I'll be watching you. Every single day Every word you say Every game you play Every night you stay I'll be watching you. Oh can't you see You belong to me?
The Reparations movement
I'm guessing very few Americans can trace their ancestry to slave owners, either black owners or white (higher percentage of free blacks owned slaves than poor whites), but Democrats will do it by color, after all, that's how they see everything. If they didn't, Barack Obama wouldn't be eligible, Kamala Harris wouldn't be eligible, Ilhan Omar wouldn't be eligible nor Tashida Tlaib (although she might be a descendant of a slaver); and all those Africans who immigrated legally in the 20th and 21st centuries, millions, wouldn't be eligible. More Africans come here in 10 years than th... more »
Justice, the Rule of Law and the Role of the Prosecutor
PDF Version. A review of Preet Bharara, "Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and The Rule of Law" (Knopf, 2019) *** Preet Bharara, the thoughtful former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has written an homage to his office and to the Department of Justice. It is provocative and introspective, and an important examination of the work of the remarkable and committed men and women who endeavor to safeguard, deliver and ensure justice. It is also a critical account (and, by that, I do not necessarily mean harsh) of the justice system its... more »
Now Broadcasting! What Mainstream Media Refuses to Show US About Zionism
For decades, Americans have been conditioned through mainstream media coercion and political intimidation to never question Zionism. This menacing act of psychological warfare has been getting more and more intense over the past couple of years, to the point where anyone who dares to question Israel’s policies in Palestine or the way AIPAC controls both political parties is automatically smeared as an anti-Semite. This form of conditioning and bullying is not only bad for America,… The post Now Broadcasting! What Mainstream Media Refuses to Show US About Zionism appeared first on ... more »
Massachusetts Bill Drops “Mother,” “Unborn Child” From Pregnancy/Abortion Definition
[image: massachusetts-bill-drops-mother-unborn-child-from-pregnancy-abortion-definition] The latest pro-abortion effort is a bill out of Massachusetts that removes the terms “mother” and “unborn child” from the legal definition of pregnancy.
Financial Crisis Looming for NYC as It Teeters on the Edge of Bankruptcy
[image: financial-crisis-looming-for-nyc-as-it-teeters-on-the-edge-of-bankruptcy] According to some financial experts, New York City is currently facing the worst financial situation since February of 1975 when the city was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Radicalism Rising: Dem Presidential Contender Supports “Reparations” for Slavery
[image: radicalism-rising-dem-presidential-contender-supports-reparations-for-slavery] Democrat presidential contenders embracing reparations had limited themselves to proposing tax credits and other subsidies. But Julián Castro proposes just writing black Americans a check.
CBP Agent Sentenced to Prison for Taking Bribes from Drug Traffickers
[image: cbp-agent-sentenced-to-prison-for-taking-bribes-from-drug-traffickers] A former U.S. Border Patrol Agent was sentenced to 9 1/2 years in prison for accepting bribes in return for helping traffickers smuggle illegal drugs into the United States.
Teachers Sue California Union Over Forced Deductions
[image: teachers-sue-ca-union-over-forced-deductions] Teachers in California have filed a lawsuit to stop the forced collection of union dues.
Fibre has big benefits, and we're not getting enough of it
Have you been straining when you visit the toilet lately? It could be a sign you're not getting enough fibre. And along with smoothing things out in the bathroom, a research team has found fibre-rich diets can reduce the risk of life-threatening conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
Sydney swim teacher charged with sexual abuse of two girls
A 20-year-old swimming instructor is charged with the alleged sexual abuse of two young girls at a Mosman pool on Sydney's north shore.
Drugs, disadvantage and murder: What life was like in the 'waiting room for hell'
Stainforth Court was a troubled public housing estate in Hobart; a "weeping social sore" synonymous with violence and crime. But for the people who lived there, it was home — and they have mixed feelings about its redevelopment.
'Urgent situation': 280 child protection cases in Tasmania yet to be allocated to a case worker
Child protection workers are unable to deal with a blowout in the number of cases being reported in Tasmania and vulnerable kids are not getting the help they need, unions say.
Hospital advises sexual assault victims seeking crucial rape test to 'get a cab'
Rape victims seeking tests that could help put their attackers behind bars are being turned away from a NSW hospital and made to travel an hour, sometimes by taxi, to be examined.
I almost couldn't go overseas, despite having a valid passport. Here's why
Just one week out from jet-setting off on the trip of a lifetime, with what she thought was a valid passport, Melanie Vujkovic discovers she needs at least six months validity to travel — cue panic.
With flavours of coffee, chocolate and hazelnut, this native bushfood is in demand
Wattle seed has been a mainstay of the diet of Indigenous Australians for thousands of years and is now highly sought after by top chefs across the country.
Australia's ugly 90s websites will live forever in a new archive
A new service can take you back to the early days of the internet in Australia — just don't expect to be wowed by the design choices.
George Pell to be sentenced for sexually abusing two choirboys
Cardinal George Pell will this morning be sentenced for sexually abusing two choirboys when he was archbishop of Melbourne in the 1990s. His defence barrister has already conceded a jail term is inevitable.
Alfie the pet alpaca becomes overnight Instagram sensation
An Adelaide couple experiences overnight Instagram fame after their adorable alpaca Alfie goes viral online, with a video of the fluffy pet viewed more than 15 million times.
Brexit in tatters as MPs overwhelmingly reject Theresa May's EU divorce deal
The British Prime Minister suffers a second crushing defeat of her maligned Brexit withdrawal deal, plunging the United Kingdom into further uncertainty over how it will leave the European Union.
Should social media reaction change the way we report fatal car crashes?
It is common for people to criticise how serious car crashes are reported, especially on social media, so where should journalists draw the line?
Why one of Australia's oldest charities hasn't yet joined the National Redress Scheme
Legacy Australia is listed as not yet joining the National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse, but the charity says opting into the scheme is proving hard for its smaller, regional clubs.
One in 10 Australian homes could become 'uninsurable'. Is your region at risk?
Inga Ting, Ri Liu, Nathanael Scott, Alex Palmer, Mark Doman And Stephen Hutcheon at Just In - 8 hours ago
Extreme weather in some of the country's worst-affected regions is now twice as common as usual. Explore the data to see the risk to your area.
There's a reason some can't accept Pell or Jackson evidence, and it's more common than you think
Just In - 8 hours ago
The responses we are seeing from people who simply cannot believe the possibility of criminal behaviour from well-known people is actually extremely common, writes Rachael Sharman.
Live: UK Parliament defeats Theresa May's Brexit deal for second time
Just In - 8 hours ago
British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit agreement with the EU looks to be dead after MPs vote it down for a second time, leaving the door open for a no-deal exit or an extension of the negotiation period. Follow live.
We don't have the right balance between profit and wage growth, economists warn
The recent corporate reporting season shows shareholders have received a much greater dividend from corporate revenue growth than the companies' workers, analysts say.
Disability royal commission to have broad terms of reference but funding still unclear
A royal commission into the mistreatment of disabled Australians is one step closer, with the Federal Government unveiling a draft terms of reference today. But who will pay for it?
Khaled Sharrouf's Yazidi slaves coming after his estate
In what is believed a world-first case, a London-based support group is helping a group of women try to gain compensation from infamous terrorist Khaled Sharrouf's frozen assets.
Israeli Soldiers Kill 2 Palestinians In The West Bank
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (7:30 P.M)- Israeli occupation soldiers have killed two Palestinian men in the West Bank today. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, two men have been confirmed dead following separate fatal encounters with Israeli soldiers. Earlier today 27 year old, Yasser Fawzi Shweiki, was shot and killed in Wadi al-Husayn area, east of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pity the Nation: War Spending is Bankrupting America
*John W. Whitehead* - Eventually, inevitably, all military empires fall and fail.
Why Herd Immunity is a Hoax
*Dr. Mercola* - Forced vaccinations are coming fast, but are they based on a hoax?
Biden Is Back From St Croix-- Ready For The Status Quo Ante
*Very rare photo of what Joe Biden looks like in the 21st Century* Mike Allen reported yesterday that Biden's lifelong lust for the presidency-- an end-goal rather than a wish to accomplish something for the country-- is about to manifest itself with a final "decision", imminently. (Anyone notice that the media always uses photos of Biden that were taken in the 1980s and 1990s rather than more recent ones. I wonder what they're trying to hide. Supposedly the trip to St Croix this past weekend resulted in the whole family being "on board," hilarious bullshit from 2020's most inauthen... more »
Is This a Video of President Trump Without His Toupee?
Evidence that Trump wears a toupee is as thin as a balding person's hair.
Legislative Black Caucus Voice Opposition of Proposal That Would Change SC HBCU Into A Trade School
Several members of the South Carolina’s Legislative Black Caucus have recently met with administrators of Denmark Technical College at the Statehouse to protest a proposal that would turn the 71-year-old historically Black college into a trade school. “This is not the time to close down Denmark Tech,” said Rep. Joe Jefferson, D-Pineville, whose wife is […]
Dr. Jessica Howard Appointed President, CEO of Chemeketa Community College
Dr. Jessica Howard has been appointed the 11th president and CEO of Chemeketa Community College, effective July 8. Howard will succeed Julie Huckestein, who recently announced her retirement. Chemeketa has five campuses across Oregon: Salem, McMinnville, Brooks, Woodburn and Dallas. According to the latest data, the college currently served 11,285 full-time students in the 2017-2018 […]
Out of State, District Northwest Arkansas Community College Students to See Tuition Increase
Several students at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) who don’t live in its Bentonville and Rogers school districts will experiences increases in their tuition this fall. Students who live in the college’s district pay a tax according to their assessed property value, so their in-district tuition will continue to be $75 per credit hour. Those […]
WV Legislatures, Higher Ed Officials Voice Support for Community College Bill
West Virginia legislatures and post-secondary officials have expressed their support for recently passed Senate Bill 1, legislation that supporters say could open new economic opportunities and establish an industry talent pipeline in West Virgina’s community colleges. Lawmakers from both houses passed SB1 toward the end of a recent meeting, creating the West Virginia Invests Grant Program. […]
Dr. Peter Hotez says vaccines don’t contain chemicals (wait for it)
Here’s another video from that same interview with Joe Rogan. You’ve got to watch this… Below, Joe Rogan calls Peter Hotez out for his poor diet (some say Hotez tries to deflect- I’ll let you decide) and then if you can WAIT UNTIL THE END, Hotez says there are no chemicals in vaccines. Also here’s […] The post Dr. Peter Hotez says vaccines don’t contain chemicals (wait for it) appeared first on Health Nut News.
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