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Watchdog Alert – GAO highlights SNAP Nutrition Education in study
CDC reports that many Americans diets lack adequate sources of good nutrition and that this contributes to costly chronic health conditions. GAO was asked to review the USDA efforts to address the issue. Their report just came out. NUTRITION EDUCATION USDA Actions Needed to Assess Effectiveness, Coordinate Programs, and Leverage Expertise GAO Study July 2019 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) administers five key programs that provide nutrition education and has information on participation, expenditures, and effectiveness for most of these programs. USDA tracks the number of... more »
"One has to free oneself from the illusion that international climate policy is environmental policy. This has almost nothing to do with environmental policy anymore..." #QotD
*"One has to free oneself from the illusion that international climate policy is environmental policy. This has almost nothing to do with environmental policy anymore..."* ~ United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) official Ottmar Edenhofer, lead author of the IPCC’s fourth summary report released in 2007, in an interview with Germany’s NZZ Online. Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Eight claims about interest rates
Robin Harding has a new FT article that makes 8 claims about interest rates: First, there is an intimate link between long-run interest rates and long-run economic growth. There is some link, but when we get to point #4 we’ll see a problem with this claim. Second, monetary policy is broken. In 2008-09, the Fed […] The post Eight claims about interest rates appeared first on Econlib.
Reflections on the Democratic Debate
I watched some of the Democratic presidential candidates’ debate last night and some of the discussion afterwards on CNN and Fox, and read a few highlights this morning. Here are some thoughts. Mueller: the dog that didn’t bark. Not a word was said about the Mueller report or Mueller’s recent testimony. Search for “Mueller” on […] The post Reflections on the Democratic Debate appeared first on Econlib.
Something Worse than Faction
The American Founders were very worried about the problem of political factions. John Adams wrote in a 1780 letter that, “There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble […] The post Something Worse than Faction appeared first on Econlib.
Nothing new under the sun; Carbon tax proposals simply repeat failed policies of the past
“It estimates the tax would bring in $12 billion in revenue, which would then be distributed in part as a rebate to low income families. A portion also would be used to invest in clean energy. The bill aims to … Continue reading →
Economic Market Snapshot PM 7/31/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "FAILSAFE? Fed. Cuts Rates: This Is How it Play Out Short Term" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • *Related:* • "Powell Pivot Complete - Fed Cuts Rates For First Time In 11 Years, Faces Two Dissents" • "Stocks, Yield Curve Collapse As Powell Signals 'Not Start Of Easing Cycle'" • "'Policy Error'? Yield Curve Flattens Dramatically, Stocks Slide After ... more »
Progressivism Was the Real Winner of the Second Debate
[image: progressivism-was-the-real-winner-of-the-second-debate] The second Democratic debate made clear one thing: Progressives are beating moderates in the battle for the Democratic Party's future.
Google Insider: YouTube Blacklisted Results Critical of Federal Reserve
[image: google-insider-youtube-blacklisted-results-critical-of-federal-reserve] Google-owned YouTube has been exposed by an insider-turned-whistleblower for manipulating search results related to “sensitive” issues, icluding abortion and the Federal Reserve.
African Arrested in Eight-year-old’s Shocking Murder in Germany, “Migrants” Riot at Shelters
[image: african-arrested-in-8-year-old-s-shocking-murder-in-germany-migrants-riot-at-shelters] An eight-year-old German boy is dead because Germany opened its borders to a flood of African “migrants.” Anarchy reigns at migrant shelters, where angry hordes have attacked German police at least twice at such housing since May.
California Governor Attempts to Strong Arm Release of Trump’s Tax Returns
[image: california-governor-attempts-to-strong-arm-release-of-trump-s-tax-returns] In a direct challenge to President Trump, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that would require any candidate running for the presidency to release his or her tax returns in order to be included on the ballot in the state.
UHI In The 2003 European Heatwave
The UK had a week of hot weather in early August 2003. I was there a few days earlier freezing my tail off at the beach in Christchurch. Coldest summer beach day of my life. All of the hottest temperatures … Continue reading →
Alarmists Getting Desperate
Tom Steyer is now paying money to interfere with my videos. Brilliant marketing putting a global warming scam ad in the middle of a video exposing his scam.
The Roswell Festival Interviews - 2019
This is the first of the interviews that I conducted while in Roswell. We had trouble with setting it all up so that Frank Kimbler, who would have been first, didn’t make it. I’ll get with him in the near future and get that accomplished. The first then was with Don Schmitt. You can listen to it here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/18473394 This was more of a conversation that ranged over a number of topics with Roswell taking the center stage, quite naturally. There are a couple of interesting points made about the case. For those interested in the current state of the Roswell ...more »
Global Women’s Health Federation FIGO Calls for Phasing Out of Glyphosate Herbicides
FIGO, The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, has called Wednesday for a global phase out of the world’s most used herbicide, glyphosate, to protect women and children’s health. FIGO, known as the global voice for women’s health, are in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and a consultative status with the United Nations (UN). […] The post Global Women’s Health Federation FIGO Calls for Phasing Out of Glyphosate Herbicides appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
How Real Mind Control Works
*Brandon Smith* - Real mind control is not about torture and force, it is about quietly induced acceptance.
Scientists Get the Green Light to Create Human-Animal Hybrids in Japan
*S.M. Gibson* - Japanese scientists now have government approval to begin growing human cells inside of animals.
FDA Analysis Reveals Sunscreen Chemicals Soak All the Way Into Your Bloodstream
*Mandy Froelich* - Sunscreen chemicals actually do soak into the skin, which may cause problems for long-term users.
Jon Stewart And His Wife Opened A 12-Acre Sanctuary For Abused Animals
*John Vibes* - Jon Stewart and his wife have opened up an abused animal sanctuary which currently hosts 13 animals.
World’s First Hemp Plane Will Be Stronger Than Steel And Run On Hemp Biofuel
*Mandy Froelich* - Canadian cannabis company Hempearth now creates eco-friendly planes from hemp.
This Is What Happens When The Radar Absorbent Skin Of An F-22 Crumbles
Reader submission *Warzone/The Drive:* *These Images Of An F-22 Raptor's Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating* The photos are a reminder of just how much work goes into keeping the F-22's skin ready for combat and the amazing science behind its stealthy design. The F-22 Raptor was a highlight of this year's EAA Airventure Air Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Raptor Demo Team flew in aircraft that were from Langely AFB in Virginia, where the team is based. One of those jets showed comparatively extreme signs of corrosion on the upper nose area, right before the canopy. In... more »
“Planting Trees” Disrupts the Carbon Tax Narrative
A recent article in The Guardian trumpeted the findings of a new study published in Science that found massive tree… The post “Planting Trees” Disrupts the Carbon Tax Narrative appeared first on IER.
Milton Friedman’s Energy Insights
Today we celebrate the 107th anniversary of the birth of economist Milton Friedman (1912–2006). Primarily known for his work on… The post Milton Friedman’s Energy Insights appeared first on IER.
Who Won Last Night-- And Who Totally Sucked?
*Who Will Be The Democratic Nominee? by Nancy Ohanian* Biden's name wasn't mentioned last night-- and the half dozen conservatives who were onstage fared badly, although none of them were boo-ed despite the barrage of Republican talking points that flew out of the mouths of Delaney, Frackenlooper, Ryan and Bullock each time one of them spoke. Each candidate gained twitter followers after the debate and according ti Google Trends, Marianne was the most-searched of the ten candidates during the debate in 49 out of 50 states, Montana being the outlier: *•* Marianne- 8,005 *•* Liz Warr... more »
Ethiopia plants more than 350 million tree seedlings in one day to fight climate change
A group of citizens in Ethiopia joined together earlier this week to plant 350 million trees. The impressive feat took place over the course of one day and is part of a larger campaign to counteract the effects of climate change and deforestation. Getahun Mekuria, Ethiopia’s minister for innovation and technology, announced on Twitter that […] The post Ethiopia plants more than 350 million tree seedlings in one day to fight climate change appeared first on Health Nut News.
Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate
When 50-year-old Sovereign Valentine of Montana began to feel progressively run down, he made some changes to his diet and workout routine. As a personal trainer, he knew subtle diet changes can make a world of difference to his health. However, when he felt progressively worse, he made the drive to the local hospital unaware […] The post Dialysis Firm Cancels $524,600.17 Medical Bill After Journalists Investigate appeared first on Health Nut News.
Will The Democrats Rev It Up in Detroit?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, United States* The first night of the July Democratic debates was a grudge match between progressives and moderates. The first night of the July Democratic debates was a grudge match between progressives and moderates. The stage included Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas, Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado, Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio, former congressman John Delaney of Maryland, author Marianne Williamson... more »
America vs. Iran: Just How Dangerous is the Navy's Strait of Hormuz Mission?
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * The Navy wants to assure you that is not dispatching an entire fleet to the Strait of Hormuz a part of efforts to escort American commercial ships and has no plans on initiating a sequel to World War II's Battle of the Atlantic with its Iranian adversaries. The Navy wants to assure you that is not dispatching an entire fleet to the Strait of Hormuz a part of efforts to escort American commercial ships and has no plans on initiating a sequel to World War II's Battle of the Atlantic with its Iranian adversaries. "We will escort our ships as they com... more »
AOC: Marginalized Communities ‘Have No Choice But To Riot’
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, * Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in an interview Tuesday that marginalized communities in the U.S. and across the globe “have no choice but to riot” under certain conditions. Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in an interview Tuesday that marginalized communities in the U.S. and across the globe “have no choice but to riot” under certain conditions. “I believe that injustice is a threat to the safety of all people, because once you have a group that is marginalized and marginalized and marginalized, then you create a … like, once... more »
US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet Has Crashed In California
FILE PHOTO: A F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to land. © Reuters / Stephanie Contreras / U.S. Navy *ABC News: **Navy Super Hornet crashes near Death Valley, search and rescue underway for pilot* A U.S. Navy single seater F/A-18E fighter jet has crashed in Death Valley, California, according to the Navy. There are reports that visitors at the park have suffered minor injuries, a spokesperson for Death Valley National Park said. Commander Ron Flanders, a spokesman for U.S. Naval Air Forces, confirmed to ABC News that the aircraft had crashed near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake ... more »
Ten Trending Academic Papers on the Future of Computer Vision.
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Irish teenager wins global science award for removing microplastics from water
https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-student-science-award-microplastics-4745270-Jul2019/
Irish teenager wins global science award for removing microplastics from water
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Huge swathes of the #Arctic on fire, ‘unprecedented’ satellite images show.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/arctic-circle-wildfires-climate-change-greenland-alaska-siberia-photographs-a9015851.html
Huge swathes of the #Arctic on fire, ‘unprecedented’ satellite images show.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/arctic-circle-wildfires-climate-change-greenland-alaska-siberia-photographs-a9015851.html
5G Will Use the Same Frequencies as Military Weapons do.
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5G Will Use the Same Frequencies as Military Weapons do.
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CO2 Data Manipulation
Principia Scientific July 30, 2019 Written by Dr Tim Ball (Climatologist) The consistent pattern of the IPCC reveals demonization and misrepresentations of CO2. Here are some basic facts about CO2 that illustrate the discrepancy between what the IPCC claim and what science knows. Natural levels of Carbon dioxide (CO2) are less than 0.04% of the total atmosphere; it is far …
Israel Wants F-35s And F-15s
Aviation Geek Club *National Interest*: *Israel Wants to Have All the F-35s and the F-15s Money Can Buy* *Now that is air power.* Israel has made three purchases of the F-35 in the past decade, 50 planes altogether, at $100-110 million per plane. Israel will have two squadrons of these aircraft by 2024. Lockheed Martin has supplied the air force with 14 of the planes so far, and the planned rate of supply in the future is six planes per year. Israel’s Globes says the country will decide by this summer what type of fighters it will acquire using U.S. defense aid money. The report... more »
Israel Folau launches court proceedings against Rugby Australia, NSW Waratahs
The sacked former rugby union international will today launch court proceedings against his former employers, which terminated his contract after he posted to social media that homosexuals, among others, would go to hell.
New code won't stop phone horror stories — and it's even worse for existing customers
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Australians have come to expect a poor standard of service from our phone and internet providers. It's unlikely the industry can fix the problem itself, writes Brigette Rose.
'China's soccer dream': Why Beijing wants to dominate the sport by 2050
President Xi Jinping, an avid soccer fan, is recruiting thousands of kindergartens across the country to realise China's ambitious "soccer dream" to dominate the sport by 2050.
Is private health insurance headed for the emergency ward?
Industry experts are warning Australia's private health insurance industry could be in terminal decline as consumers — sick of "paying more for less all the time" — abandon their hospital and other cover.
'Still in denial': South Korean cult leader jailed over ritual beatings and child abuse
Shin Ok-ju told her followers Fiji was a country chosen by God — when they arrived, she confiscated their passports and subjected them to ritual "collective beatings".
Paine plays straight bat to opening Ashes campaign at 'intimidating' Edgbaston
Just In - 8 hours ago
Australian captain Tim Paine rubbishes the notion his team is dreading playing at the famed Edgbaston ground, saying he could name "15" more intimidating arenas in world cricket.
Political inaction is costing lives on the road, peak motoring group says
Almost half the targets set in the National Road Safety Strategy will not be met before it expires next year, according to research conducted by the Australian Automobile Association.
America Has Gone Crazy: A 79-Year-Old Woman Was Just Sentenced To Prison For Feeding Stray Cats
By Michael Snyder In order for any society to function smoothly, the vast majority of the people need to behave at least somewhat rationally. Of... more »
Oh, How I Loathe the TSA
By Michael Maharrey I recently took a trip that required me to fly. I was filled with a sense of dread as I got ready... more »
Are You Ready To Have Elon Musk’s Artificial Intelligence Chip, Neuralink, Inserted Into Your Brain? Trials Start 2020 For The ‘Robotization’ Of Humankind
By Catherine J. Frompovich Our colleague, Alexandra Bruce, publisher at Forbidden Knowledge TV has done it again! Alexandra produced an informative narration, which explains in... more »
Record low temps in Oklahoma and Texas
Funny how ‘hottest year evah’ assertions keep popping up when so many places are reporting record cold. https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/trough-brings-record-cold-temps/ Thanks to Jack Hydrazine for this link The post Record low temps in Oklahoma and Texas appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Argentina – Heavy snowfall in Chubut
Persistent snowfall forecast until Thursday, August 1. Fifty to 100 cm (20 to 40 inches) of snow expected METEOROLOGICAL ALERT TUESDAY JULY 30, 2019 – At dawn on Tuesday, the National Meteorological Service (SMN) issued an alert for persistent snowfall that will affect a sector of Chubut. Until Thursday morning, 50 to 100 cm of ... Read moreArgentina – Heavy snowfall in Chubut The post Argentina – Heavy snowfall in Chubut appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Report: Israel Launched Two Attacks Using F-35s On Iranian Targets In Iraq This Month
Israeli F-35Is in action. *Jerusalem Post:** Report: Israel launched two attacks on Iranian targets in Iraq in July* *According to Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, Israel attacked a base in Ashraf, Iraq northeast of Baghdad on Sunday, targeting Iranian advisers and a shipment of ballistic missiles from Iran. * The first attack happened on July 19 at a base in Amerli in the Saladin province north of Baghdad. Iraqi and Iranian sources blamed Israel at the time, and Asharq Al-Awsat reported that “diplomatic sources” confirmed the attack, specifying that it was carried out by an Israeli F-35. Al A... more »
Chart: Women account for more than a third of marijuana business executives
Nearly 37% of the senior-level jobs at cannabis companies are held by women, according to a Marijuana Business Daily survey. Although the number of women holding top spots has vacillated since 2015, the percentage of women top executives in the cannabis space is still far higher than the national average of 21% for all businesses […] Chart: Women account for more than a third of marijuana business executives is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Crystal and Cat Lady Takes on Tammany Hall 2.0
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari) Detroit, MI --- *I* jokingly refer to ultimate long shot presidential candidate Marianne Williamson as the Crystal and Cat Lady. But the fact remains that in the two times she's been shunted to the outermost fringes of the debate stages in Miami and Detroit last night, the lady's made some pragmatic, good points, venturing to go where no Blue Dog has gone before. That is, when she's allowed to speak and the moderators remember she's there. Last night, Williamson had the least speaking time save for John Hickenlooper. In fact, Go... more »
MAGAnomics – BEA: Upward Revisions – Blue Collar Wage Growth 5.5% in June, Inflation Remains 1.4%
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released significant wage and salary data yesterday which held stunning upward revisions for 2018 and 2019. Wage growth of 5.5% combined with low inflation remaining at 1.4 percent; the disposable income of U.S. workers … Continue reading →
FIFA Expands Women’s World Cup from 24 Teams to 32 for 2023
FIFA is also doubling the funding being made available to women's soccer in the next four-year cycle to $1 billion.
Moscow Couple Shaken But Defiant After Police Crackdown
There has been widespread condemnation of the crackdown. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow decried it as "use of disproportionate police force."
Was Sasha Obama Arrested in a ‘Million-Dollar’ Shoplifting Ring’?
The "mugshot" of Sasha Obama used in this article was created from a 2015 photograph of her returning to the White House after a vacation.
Outbreak growing fast; new warnings caution against all pig ear pet treats
Federal public health officials stepped up their warning today about pig ear treats for dogs as human illnesses related to the multi-branded products have now sickened 127 people in 33 states in a multi-drug resistant Salmonella outbreak. The FDA and CDC today issued new consumer alerts and other updated product information. The outbreak was first... Continue Reading
Did Israel bomb Iranian targets in Iraq?
News reports in Israel and from an Arab news source suggest that they did. Israel has expanded its operations against Iranian targets to Iraq, where Air Force jets have struck twice in ten days, a report said Tuesday morning. * . . .* Asharq Al-Awsat, an Arabic-language newspaper published in London, cited Western diplomatic sources as saying an Israeli F-35 plane was behind a July 19 strike on a rocket depot in a Shiite militia base north of Baghdad. The Saudi-based al-Arabiya network reported at the time that members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps and Hezbollah had been kil... more »
Trade Talks Resume in Shanghai
President Donald Trump with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, April 2019 (Source: Flickr/Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) Face-to-face trade negotiations resumed this week between representatives of the United States and China for the first time since President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to restart talks in June. U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin traveled to Shanghai for meetings with Vice Premier Liu He. The talks concluded on Wednesday with little progress. The next round of talks will oc... more »
Judge Throws out DNC lawsuit
NY Federal Judge Throws Out Democratic National Committee’s Suit Over Russian Hacking New York Law Journal Tom McParland July 30, 2019 [Judge] Koeltl said the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act shielded the Russian Federation from being sued in federal court, and ‘second-level participants’ were protected under the First Amendment for their roles in sharing information that had been illegally obtained. A Manhattan federal judge Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump and members of his campaign could not be held liable for Russian hacking of the Democratic National Committee compute... more »
Trump Wants Fed to Cut One Full Percentage Point; Powell Likely to Give Him One-quarter
[image: trump-wants-fed-to-cut-one-full-percentage-point-powell-likely-to-give-him-one-quarter] President Donald Trump wants Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, to cut the Fed Funds rate by a full percentage point Wednesday afternoon, but he probably won't cut that much — all at once, that is.
AMLO Against Mexico Becoming a “Safe Third Country”
[image: amlo-against-mexico-becoming-a-safe-third-country] Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that he could not commit to making Mexico a “safe third country” where Central American migrants could claim asylum.
Another Day, Another Fake Trump Quote. Liberals Explain: It’s OK, It’s Believable!
[image: another-day-another-fake-trump-quote-liberals-explain-it-s-ok-it-s-believable] Yet again, liberals everywhere fell for and retweeted a fake quote attributed to a conservative that would supposedly prove how stupid and ill-informed that conservative is.
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/31/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Trump and WTO, Japan-Korea trade war, Biden, Delaney, Gabbard, Sanders, Warren, the debates and centrism, DSA members, employment situation, scooters, Boeing, Medicare for All, Detroit real estate, origin of capitalism, wealthy towns, daemons, the world's worst website
The Crossover – China Views Lack of ‘Spygate’ Accountability as Evidence of Trump’s Weakness…
It was only a matter of time before someone explained how the Chinese advisors to Chairman Xi Jinping are using President Trump’s inability to hold the coup plotters accountable as evidence they can wait out the President. This is the … Continue reading →
CANDIDATES: WANT A BREAKOUT MOMENT? GO GINGRICH ON THE MODERATORS.
I don't want to belabor the points I made in my previous post, but I was frustrated during last night's debate when few of the candidates challenged the right-wing framing of the questions. Elizabeth Warren did so fleetingly a couple of times, as did Bernie Sanders, although he ultimately directed his ire at CNN's health-industry sponsors: Bernie Sanders takes it to Jake Tapper on Medicare-for-All: "Jake, your question is a Republican talking point! At the end of the day and by the way, the health care industry will be advertising tonight on this program." pic.twitter.com/E6QrH0O0vK... more »
This 1 Picture Should Terrify the Army and Marines: 1 Million North Korean Soliders
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Though technologically backwards for the most part—in the event of war—the North Koreans could inflict severe damage to South Korea and the U.S. forces stationed on the peninsula. *Pyongyang would be no pushover in a war. * While analysts often focus on the so-called Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s arsenal of ballistic missiles, the real threat emanating from the North comes in the form of heavy artillery and special operations forces, which could wreak havoc on the South. In the event of a war on the Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang’s ground forc... more »
Has a Color Revolution Come to Russia? Probably Not.
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Politics, Europe* [image: Reuters] What do the latest protests in Moscow mean for Russia? The protests that have broken out in Moscow and in other parts of Russia have excited those anxiously awaiting the next popular manifestation that will trigger a colored revolution in Russia itself. This sort of short-term gaming provides for interesting speculation, but is missing the larger, long-term picture. Whether a particular protest is successful in changing anything or not (for instance, getting candidates registered for a municipal election or preventing a par... more »
Mexico Says Illegal Immigration Through Its Country Down Nearly 40%
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, * Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico’s foreign relations secretary, said Tuesday that the number of mostly Central American migrants traveling through its country in order to reach the U.S. dropped from 144,278 in May to 87,648 in June, according to the Associated Press. Ebrard specifically credited Mexico’s recent crackdown on illegal immigration, brought on largely by pressure from the Trump administration. The Mexican government is claiming the number of U.S.-bound illegal migrants traveling through its country has decreased by 39% since May, a result of their... more »
Ted Cruz Calls for Investigations of Antifa, Portland Mayor
*Kaylee Greenlee* *Politics, * Cruz notes in a letter to Justice Department officials that Antifa’s crimes that day included “stealing and destroying property, disrupting traffic, and assaulting civilians. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, wants federal investigations of both Antifa, which he calls a “left-wing anarchist terrorist organization,” and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler after local members of the violent, black-clad organization “rampaged” through that Oregon city. Cruz notes in a letter to Justice Department officials that Antifa’s crimes that day included “stealing and destroying ... more »
Forget F-35s or Aircraft Carriers: Trump Needs Battleships if a War with China Starts
*Salvatore Babones* *Security, * The U.S. Navy will never again be a dreadnought fleet of big-gun battleships. But it is time to reexamine the role of armor in naval architecture. *America's response has been a shifting set of tactical plans successively labeled as AirSea Battle, JAM-GC and Third Offset. What these plans all have in common is the idea that the best defense is a good offense: instead of defending against Chinese A2/AD attacks, they propose that the United States strike first to take out the command-and-control networks that tie China's sensors to its precision mu... more »
EU-Initiated Payment System That Circumvents U.S. Sanctions With Iran Completes First Transactions
*Xinhuanet*: *EU-initiated payment system with Iran completes first transactions, full-mode operation on its way * VIENNA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- The European Union(EU)-initiated payment system with Iran has seen the completion of its first transactions and is expected to be officially launched after related procedures are aligned, a Russian official said after a joint commission of the Iranian nuclear deal meeting in Vienna on Sunday. The system, formally known as the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), "is operating in a pilot mode. In order to make it operate in ful... more »
Iran Vows To Restart Activities At Arak Heavy Water Nuclear Reactor
Photo: Wikipedia *Reuters:* *Iran intends to restart activities at Arak heavy water nuclear reactor: ISNA news agency* GENEVA (Reuters) - The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi, told lawmakers on Sunday that Iran will restart activities at the Arak heavy water nuclear reactor, the ISNA news agency reported. ISNA cited a member of parliament who attended the meeting. Heavy water can be employed in reactors to produce plutonium, a fuel used in nuclear warheads. Iran stopped complying in May with some commitments in the 2015 nuclear deal that was agreed wi... more »
Ex-Michigan State President Gets Millions in Payout
The former Michigan State University president accused of lying about her knowledge of allegations against sports doctor Larry Nassar is getting about $2.5 million as part of a retirement package, according to an Associated Press report. Michigan State announced Tuesday that Dr. Lou Anna Simon’s retirement will be effective Aug. 31. She resigned as president […]
Concordia Nebraska President Leaves for Minnesota
Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich is leaving his role as president of Concordia University, Nebraska to head the school’s campus in St. Paul – his alma mater. He graduated from Concordia University, Minnesota in 1979 and will become its next president in January.
Dem Debate: Punts and Stunts
I plan on writing a wrap-up of the CNN Game Show Extravaganza for tomorrow or Friday at the latest if I get as bogged down as I expect I will. But meanwhile, how do you describe the desperation of the pundit class after last night's debacle? Let us count the ways, if we have the stamina. Paul Krugman, for example, tweeted that Elizabeth Warren had a "bad night" because she stood up for Medicare For All. What he obviously meant is that she did a bad thing by not lighting into Bernie Sanders the way she was supposed to. Since Krugman is now disowning Liz, I find that I like her better... more »
Carryover credits: Australia rejects climate concerns from Pacific island neighbours
The Australian government flatly rejects calls from Pacific countries to stop using carryover credits to meet emissions reductions targets.
Nearly 40pc of our top companies have gone since the GFC, but it's not because they went broke
It has been a tough 12-year grind for the ASX to hit a new record high. There has been a massive shift in fortunes, despite the market not really going anywhere. Stephen Letts tallies up the winners and losers.
'This is Mars': NASA scientists marvel at future remote rocket site
As NASA scientists scope out their new space port in the Northern Territory, optimism is building that rockets could soon be launched from the remote site.
Political inaction is costing lives on the road, peak motoring group says
Almost half the targets set in the National Road Safety Strategy will not be met before it expires next year, according to research conducted by the Australian Automotive Association.
Calls for action as report reveals NDIS workers underpaid
The Government is being called on to immediately examine the system amid fears people with disabilities may have suffered as a result of working people on the NDIS being underpaid.
Bayer CEO Opens Door to Roundup Settlement as Lawsuits Swell
Bayer AG Chief Executive Officer Werner Baumann said he’d consider a “financially reasonable” settlement of litigation over the weedkiller Roundup as the caseload swells and the company’s shares slump anew. Source: Bloomberg The number of lawsuits from people in the U.S. who say the herbicide caused them to develop cancer rose by about 5,000 to 18,400, […] The post Bayer CEO Opens Door to Roundup Settlement as Lawsuits Swell appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Broadway Director and Producer Hal Prince Dead
He helped create some of Broadway's most enduring musical hits.
English Heritage Tests Video Review Tech for Jousting
Organizers hope that technology will lead to more precision in scoring.
Is the U.S. One of the Worst Countries for Women?
Many readers were surprised by the results of a 2018 global survey about countries where conditions are especially deleterious for women.
Were Seesaws Installed at the U.S.-Mexico Border?
We saw a seesaw, but we don't see the seesaw we saw anymore.
Prosecutors Charge Former Audi Boss in Emissions Scandal
Prosecutors in Munich said they charged Rupert Stadler and three others with fraud, false certification and criminal advertising, adding another chapter to the Volkswagen diesel scandal that also led to charges in the U.S. and Germany against Volkswagen's former CEO, Martin Winterkorn.
Ducks, Stuck, Loose: Police Rescue 3 Ducklings from Grate
A mother duck and her nine babies were crossing a New York City street when three ducklings fell through a storm grate and had to be retrieved by police.
Woman Accused of Urinating on Potatoes in Walmart
A woman suspected of urinating on potatoes at a Walmart in Pennsylvania has turned herself in.
Frenchman to Retry ‘Flyboard’ Trip Across English Channel
A French inventor will try again to traverse the English Channel on a flying board after his first attempt failed halfway.
US to Set Up Plan Allowing Prescription Meds from Canada
The Trump administration said it will set up a system allowing Americans to legally and safely import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada for the first time, reversing years of opposition from federal health authorities amid a public outcry over high prices for life-sustaining medications.
On the fence
Sarah AB is a regular ‘above the line’ contributor to one of my favourite pro-Israel blogs, Harry’s Place. I find the b.t.l. comments varied, mainly erudite, though often surprisingly combative and irascible. Sarah AB, renowned for her champion-level fence-sitting, has gawn and done it again. She’s positively teetering on top of the most uncomfortable rung of the fence. As far as the Israeli Palestinian conflict is concerned, all pre-1967 history is a big empty BBC void. The BBC is of the opinion that ‘it all started’ when Israel spontaneously decided to occupy Gaza and the West B... more »
Summer Reading: The Best of Greencrow
*Summer Reading: The Best of Greencrow* For those who like a good read, here are some of the most popular [according to Blogger stats] greencrow posts. Also, a few personal choices as the last category. Enjoy! *1. Recent Popular Posts according to Blogger Statistics* http://greencrowasthecrowflies.blogspot.com/2016/12/pipelines-manacles-shackles-and-chains.html http://greencrowasthecrowflies.blogspot.com/2018/07/going-full-gomorrah-in-frontiers-of.html http://greencrowasthecrowflies.blogspot.com/2018/05/kinder-morgan-corporate-welfare-bum.html http://greencrowasthecrowflies.b... more »
The Persistence of Poverty Book Club
Starting on Monday, I will be writing a long series of posts on Charles Karelis‘ utterly original book, The Persistence of Poverty. I’d compare him to a left-wing Robin Hanson – gnawingly thought-provoking even when he’s mired in error. (Don’t miss Robin on Karelis, by the way). The Persistence of Poverty is so well-written and concise […] The post The Persistence of Poverty Book Club appeared first on Econlib.
The Rise of the American Gestapo: Has It Already Happened Here?
[image: undefined] “Adolf Hitler is alive and well in the United States, and he is fast rising to power.” —Paul Craig Roberts, former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, on the danger posed by the FBI to our civil liberties Despite the finger-pointing and outcries of dismay from those who are watching the government discard the rule of law at every turn, the question is not whether Donald Trump is the new Adolf Hitler but whether the American Police State is the new Third Reich. For those who can view the present and past political landscape without partisan blinders, the warning ... more »
China could send in troops to quell Colour Revolution in Hong Kong
*China is massing its troops on the Hong Kong border and could use them to quell a Colour Revolution.* *Protestors in the Colour Revolution are using extreme and escalating violence to destabilize Hong Kong, the world's third biggest financial centre and allied to China.* *https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7305523/Chinese-troops-gathering-Hong-Kong-border-White-House-says.html* *https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3007047/hong-kong-ready-be-financial-hub-chinas-belt-and-road* *The Colour Revolution seems to be staged to thwart plans to turn Hong Kong into the... more »
UK’s Ten Warmest Years–What The BBC Forgot To Tell You!
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier/Philip Bratby Matt McGrath’s ten warmest years (complete with gratuitous image of sunbathers and reference to Cambridge’s record temperature): The top 10 warmest years on record in the UK have all occurred since 2002, a new analysis from the Met Office says. Its State of the UK […]
Mexico City food and beverages contain fluoride
Cantoral A, Luna-Villa LC, Mantilla-Rodriguez AA, Mercado A, Lippert F, Liu Y, Peterson KE, Hu H, Téllez-Rojo MM, Martinez-Mier EA. Fluoride Content in Foods and Beverages From Mexico City Markets and Supermarkets. Food and nutrition bulletin. 2019 Jul 25. doi: … Continue reading →
Rape Suspect Collared in New Orleans Had TPS; More Sex Perverts Stopped at Border
[image: rape-suspect-collared-in-new-orleans-had-tps-more-sex-perverts-stopped-at-border] On July 18, Border Patrol agents collared an illegal-alien rape suspect still in the United States because of Temporary Protected Status. At the border, meanwhile, agents caught two more sex perverts.
Being a Racist Is Easy Today
[image: being-a-racist-is-easy-today] Years ago, it was hard to be a racist. Today, all that has changed. To be a “racist” today takes little effort.
Growing Frustration With Canada Infrastructure Bank
Bill Curry of the Globe and Mail reports that Canada Infrastructure Bank executive Nicholas Hann resigned amid growing industry frustration with pace of project approvals: The head of investments at the Canada Infrastructure Bank has resigned after just 10 months on the job amid criticism the Crown corporation has been slow in reviewing and approving projects. *Nicholas Hann, who was responsible for the bank’s investment strategy, departed from his role in mid-July. He was appointed last October by Pierre Lavallée, a former Canada Pension Plan Investment Board executive who was na... more »
EXCLUSIVE: Lesotho planning overhaul of medical cannabis rules
A revamped round of regulations is in the works in Lesotho that would spell out new guidelines for awarding medical cannabis business licenses in the South African nation, Marijuana Business Daily has learned. While many of the proposals are more business-friendly than the current rules, some of the draft amendments would effectively erect barriers for […] EXCLUSIVE: Lesotho planning overhaul of medical cannabis rules is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Most German pharmacists support medical marijuana, but they want more info
An organization that analyzes Germany’s pharmacy market recently completed an extensive survey on the sector’s views of medical cannabis. A little more than 500 German pharmacists participated in online interviews for Aposcope, and the results – published by trade newspaper Apotheke Adhoc – may shed valuable light on how companies could approach the fast-growing medical cannabis […] Most German pharmacists support medical marijuana, but they want more info is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Births Are at Record-Low Levels—Why Aren’t We Asking Why?
By the Children’s Health Defense Team The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its annual statistical overview of births in America. The agency reported that total U.S. births plummeted to a 32-year “record low” in 2018—particularly for teenagers and women in their twenties. But though 2018 may have set a new […] The post U.S. Births Are at Record-Low Levels—Why Aren’t We Asking Why? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Paul Offit Unwittingly Exposes Scientific Fraud of FDA’s Vaccine Licensure
By Jeremy R. Hammond, Contributing Writer, Children’s Health Defense By telling parents not to do antibody blood tests to avoid needlessly vaccinating their child, Paul Offit unwittingly exposes scientific fraud by the FDA. Many parents today are naturally concerned about the number of vaccine doses their children are exposed to by following the schedule […] The post Paul Offit Unwittingly Exposes Scientific Fraud of FDA’s Vaccine Licensure appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
WATCH: Cops Joke and Laugh as They Kill Handcuffed, Innocent Man Who Called Them for Help
[image: kill]An innocent man called 911 for help, and 20 minutes after police arrived, he would be dead, having predicted that the police were going to kill him.
Lawsuit of Ebola nurse is a warning to all US hospitals that they can be sued for following faulty CDC and WHO guidelines
*WHO, CDC, MSF and hospitals, especially in the USA, who do not apply the proper protocols to protect their staff and patients risk being sued following a ruling in a landmark case in 2016. * *Nina Pham successfully sued Texas Health Resources for failing to train and protect staff from Ebola.* *Texas Health followed flawed Ebola protocols put out by the CDC. But it was found to ultimately have responsibility for not recognizing the flaws and infecting nurses unnecessarily.* *In my view, criminal proceedings need to be launched in 2019 against any individual or organization that is... more »
How Do Democratic Candidates For Congress Feel About Impeachment?
Mark Putnam is probably best known as Obama's top ad-maker. But remember Told Me for Amy McGrath in Kentucky and Doors for MJ Hegar? Those were two of the most recent ads that are credited for bringing in millions of dollars for unknown candidates he helped. (Listen to that background music on Hegar's video. Sound vaguely familiar?) Anyway, the ad up top was released yesterday and it isn't for any particular candidate, although it was paid for my Tom Steyer. The 30 second spot features 4 incumbents Jerry Nadler (off camera, D-NY), Val Demings (D-FL), Ken Buck (off camera, R-CO) ... more »
Bolton Stirs the War Pot
As China and Russia build their (fragile) alliances, the US amps up the new Cold War by urging Japan to mutliply its defense spending: Shigeki Tosa in Washington and Yoshihiro Makino (2019). Bolton suggests fivefold rise in Japan’s spending on U.S. military. The Asahi Shimbun, July 31 2019, http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201907310066.html See Michael Klare, A New Cold War in Asia? - TomDispatch (here) for discussion of the New Cold War in Asia. What I admire most about the Japanese people is their strong sentiment toward peace. Unfortunately, what I admire least about the... more »
Read my email to hospitals and authorities in the USA, Rwanda and Uganda warning of the flawe CDC and WHO Ebola protocols will lead to more infections
Read my email to US healthcare workers associations and hospitals in Rwanda and Uganda warning them about flawed WHO and CDC protocols which risk spreading Ebola. Everyone please spread this information to help stop the Ebola false flag in its tracks. Ten years of these epidemic false flags show that the NWO Globalists will, at most, lie low if they fail and try again later after purging as many critics as they can. Only their prosecution will stop them. Dear All, I am writing to you over concerns that the World Health Organization, the CDC, and other actors, have introduced... more »
White House: China Gathers Forces On Hong Kong Border
People’s Liberation Army soldiers at Stonecutters Island naval base in Hong Kong last month. Source: NYT/Reuters *News.com.au:* *Chinese forces gathering at Hong Kong border, White House officials monitoring escalation* The White House is monitoring the sudden gathering of Chinese forces at the border with Hong Kong, in a worrying sign of escalation. The White House is monitoring the sudden “congregation” of Chinese forces at the border with Hong Kong, according to reports, following another night of unrest and clashes between protesters and police. A senior US official who briefe... more »
Breaking News from Area 51
*Historical Documents* When Joe Biden was Vice President under Barack, he visited Area 51 to see the space aliens for himself. This is what the meeting look liked.
Note to CNN: Try Asking These Questions During Tonight's Democratic Debate
*Danielle McLean* *Politics, * Perhaps moderators will address these pressing questions on night 2 instead of asking questions that make for good TV and next day soundbites. During the first night of the Democratic primary presidential debates on Tuesday, moderators missed prime opportunities to ask candidates how they would address some of the most pressing issues facing millions of Americans, many of which are at the root of inequality. CNN moderators Don Lemon, Dana Bash, and Jake Tapper asked candidates important questions such as whether they supported Trump’s tariffs on s... more »
This Photo Means Just 1 Thing: A Submarine Just 'Sunk' an Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe* *Security, * Submarines kill aircraft carriers. Period. *To prepare its submarines to hunt and sink American aircraft carriers in some future World War III, during the Cold War the Soviet navy ordered its hundreds of sub captains to get as close as possible to U.S. flattops … and stay there. The U.S. Navy routinely surrounds its multi-billion-dollar carriers with escorts including surface ships and submarines, but the defensive screen is not impenetrable.* A photo depicting an American nuclear-powered submarine poking its periscope above the waves—within shooting di... more »
Debt Damage: How America's Spending Hurts U.S. Security
*Kurt Couchman* *Economics, Asia* [image: Reuters] But China loves more reckless U.S. debt. Washington’s decision to call off the trade war with China—or at least to take down a few notches—was a smart move. The bilateral relationship is changing and not in America’s favor. Maintaining global influence and preserving prosperity for the American people requires substantial reforms at home and a more careful role abroad, especially regarding China. Unfortunately, the Chinese people remain captive to an authoritarian government. Freedom House gives the “people’s republic” the lowest... more »
American Exceptionalism Requires a Foreign Policy of Realism and Restraint
*Robert Moore* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] It is time to remember the call to lead by example rather than by sending troops abroad. The election of President Trump has sparked significant debate about America’s role in the world and the meaning of American exceptionalism. Is American leadership indispensable to the world, or have we overstretched our military resources at the risk of our own security and fiscal solvency? Are the increasingly influential realists on the political left and right more clear-eyed than the idealists who have led U.S. foreign policy since th... more »
The U.S. Marines Have One Big Weakness. Here's How to Fix It.
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Not what you think. "Lat[eral] moves for [all aviators] to become a MARSOC [Special Operations Officer] are not being approved" at this time, the email from the Monitor said, adding that "[Inter-Service Transfers] for [any aviator] to any branch, to include the USCG, are not being approved [at this time]." The email was just the latest restriction on aviators, and the next round of Headquarters Marine Corps' (HQMC) ineffective strategy for dealing with a critical shortage of company grade aviators in the Marine Corps. The Air Force has garnered m... more »
California Is Expanding Government Health Care to More Illegal Immigrants. Here’s What to Expect.
*Carmel Kookogey* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] A huge cost. *Pipes explained that the weight of Medi-Cal costs—roughly $98 million at a minimum estimate—will fall on California taxpayers. * California is now extending health care benefits to more state residents, including young adult illegal immigrants, as conservatives warn it could attract more illegal immigrants to the state and further burden a health care system without sufficient doctors. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, last month signed into law a measure (Assembly Bill 4) amending the eligibility portion of th... more »
Impossible Burger Win: FDA Approves Soy Leghemoglobin As A Color Additive For Uncooked Home Products
A color additive petition submitted by Impossible Foods Inc. requesting the FDA to issue a regulation listing soy leghemoglobin as a color additive for use in such products such as Impossible Burgers has gotten FDA approval. read more
Newton Is Wrong And Einstein Is Next, Says UCLA Astrophysicist
A new paper states that Einstein still holds up "for now" but that Newton is wrong. The reason the authors believe Einstein’s general theory of relativity is weak is because it cannot fully explain gravity inside a black hole - and though no one has experimented inside a black hole to get measured data they believe the theory must come first, which happened with Einstein but not with Newton. read more
Conservation Tillage: What It Is And How Well It Works
Tillage. mixing and churning soil and crop residues like corn stalks, has been around for thousands of years. Even the earliest farmers knew that soil could become depleted and tillage could make the next crop more likely to be successful so we eventually developed a chisel plow for field cultivation, to turn over soil at the end of the growing season. But not everyone could afford a plow and some just let old stalks break down naturally, a kind of top level composting. Then in the spring they planted new seeds. Some didn't till at all. read more
GHCN V4 warming
Reblogged from Clive Best: Posted on July 31, 2019 by Clive Best In this post I investigate what has changed in global temperatures moving from GHCN-V3 to GHCN-V4, and in particular why V4 gives higher temperatures than V3 after 2000. Whenever a new temperature series is released it inevitably shows an increase in recent warming, […]
Electric Vehicles in Germany Emit More Carbon Dioxide Than Diesel Vehicles
Institute for Energy Research June 10, 2019 A study by the IFO think tank in Munich found that electric vehicles in Germany emit 11 percent to 28 percent more carbon dioxide than their diesel counterparts. The study considered the production of batteries as well as the German electricity mix in making this determination. Germany spent thousands of euros on electric …
If Germany atoned for the Holocaust, the US can pay reparations for slavery
Bernd Reiter, Professor, University of South Florida at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Old injustices don't simply disappear with time – they tear a nation apart.
Political polarization is about feelings, not facts
Robert B. Talisse, W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
A person's political identity is wrapped up in almost everything they do. Exposure to opinions from the other side actually makes it worse.
Tackling Inequality: A Focus on Cities can Improve Upward Economic Mobility
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
OXFORD, UK, Jul 31 (IPS) - Tarik Gooptu is in his second and final year of the master's of philosophy in economics at the University of Oxford. Originally from Washington, DC, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in economics and political science*.Tackling inequality in the 21st century requires us to understand and address barriers to upward mobility that segments of people face within countries. In a world with high and increasing levels of urbanization, the conversation on challenges to mobility must start with cities. Read the full story, “Tacklin... more »
Social Norms & Women’s Access to Financial Services
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Jul 31 (IPS) - Yasmin Bin-Humam is a Financial Sector Specialist, Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP), an independent think tank dedicated to financial inclusion.How do financial services providers (FSPs) shape gender norms that restrict or expand women's access to financial services? In more ways than you might think, and there are good reasons why FSPs should be aware of this. Read the full story, “Social Norms & Women’s Access to Financial Services”, on globalissues.org →
Tanzania Detains Freelancer Kabendera over 'Citizenship'
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
NAIROBI, Jul 31 (IPS) - The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Tanzanian authorities to immediately release freelance journalist Erick Kabendera, whom police said is being investigated over his citizenship status. Read the full story, “Tanzania Detains Freelancer Kabendera over 'Citizenship'”, on globalissues.org →
Security In Iraq Jul 22-28 2019
(Iraqi News) The fourth week of July saw the highest number of security incidents in two months. That being said it was still at relatively the same level seen throughout 2019, this despite the Islamic State declaring a new spring-Summer offensive Revenge of the Levant. There were 22 incidents in Iraq from July 22-28. That was the highest amount for the month and the most since 24 incidents from June 8-14. Still, this was around the average number of weekly incidents that has been seen all year. The Islamic State is supposed to be in the middle of its annual spring-summer offensiv... more »
Trump to Soon Present Peace Plan to Arab Leaders, Yediot Says
Trump to Soon Present Peace Plan to Arab Leaders, Yediot Says by Alisa Odenheimer, https://www.bloomberg.com/ U.S. President Donald Trump plans to outline his “deal of the century” Middle East peace plan to Arab leaders at a summit before Israel’s Sept. 17 election, Israel’s Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Wednesday. – Jared Kushner, a senior adviser …
‘Deal of Century’ in the Making: Netanyahu Designs the Plan, Arab Leaders Attend
‘Deal of Century’ in the Making: Netanyahu Designs the Plan, Arab Leaders Attend by http://english.almanar.com.lb/ US President Donald Trump’s so-called ‘deal of the century’ will be announced during a conference in Camp David, and this conference will be attended by Arab leaders, Israeli media reported on Wednesday. – Senior White House advisor Jared Kushner is …
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 31
1924 MP Chalabi rejected quotas in new parliament for minorities claiming everyone would be represented 1928 Red Line Agreement allowed British Dutch French US Turkish oil companies to jointly control Turkish Petroleum Company Would lead to Iraq Petroleum Company 1982 Iraq claimed it crushed Iranian Op Ramadan to seize Basra Retook most lost territory (Musings On Iraq book review of *Iran-Iraq War Volume 2: Iran Strikes back, June 1982-December 1986*) 1983 Iraqi army took 8,000 men from Barzani clan and executed them Retaliation for KDP taking part in recent Iranian offensive in... more »
Doofus Of The Day #1,048
Today's award goes to some red-faced Green protesters in England. A tip o' the hat to reader Snoggeramus for the link. Bungling climate change activists chanted slogans and banged drums outside a London office block today, only to discover the energy company they thought was based there has long moved on. Protesters from a group called 'Reclaim the Power' picketed what they thought was the office of gas plant firm Drax in London's Moorgate this morning, closing the usually busy road for hours and causing fury among local workers. But their chants aimed at upsetting Drax's bosses ... more »
How Real Mind Control Works
By Brandon Smith When people are confronted with the idea of “mind control” they often think of something out of television or film media; a... more »
Time To Get Off the Planet and Back Into Space
[image: NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan are pictured working inside the Unity module which connects the International Space Station's U.S. segment with the Russian segment. (July 23, 2019)] The British Empire’s entire global system is heading for a train wreck, politically and economically, in the short term. Exemplary of the former is the damn-the-torpedoes lunacy emanating from the liberal media and Democrats in the U.S., who insist on pursuing their suicidal course of trying to impeach President Trump in the aftermath of the public discrediting of Robert Mueller’... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 30th July 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Threefold rise in civilian casualties from US air strikes in Afghanistan
Hundreds more Afghan civilians are being killed or injured by US air strikes as the allied forces step up the aerial campaign against the Taliban
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