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Being A Progressive Isn't Like A Clothing Style Change Or A New Hair Do-- And Barbara McGuire Isn't A Progressive
*Conservative Arizona Democrats McGuire and O'Halleran* Blue Dog Tom O'Halleran served in the Arizona House of Representatives (as a Republican) from 2001 to 2006. He won a state Senate seat 2006 but was defeated in a GOP primary in 2008. He never served in the same chamber at the same time with conservative Democrat Barbara McGuire. She won a state House seat in 2006 and was defeated in 2010. Two years later she won a state Senate seat and lost it to GOP crackpot Frank Pratt-- the same guy who beat O'Halleran-- in 2016. While she served in the legislature she had "A" ratings from t... more »
The Word “Philanthropist” Is Poisonous
Well hot damn, we’ve lost a Koch brother! Do your happy dance, call out the munchkins and let your voice shake the heavens with a rousing rendition of “Ding-dong the oligarch is dead!” David Koch, the younger of the two plutocratic faux-libertarian powerhouses who were […]
Forget the MOAB the Air Force Dropped on ISIS. They Also Tested an (Inert) Nuclear Bomb.
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: By Wilson44691 - Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=45179113] Terrifying. *The B61-12 in fact is the latest variant of the B61 and will replace four versions of the nuclear bomb.* As reported by major media outlets, on Apr. 13, 2017 U.S. Air Force (USAF) Special Operations MC-130 dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb in Afghanistan to destroy an ISIS-K tunnel complex in Achin district, Nangarhar province at 19:32 local time. Noteworthy this has been the first combat employment of the GBU... more »
Imperial Japan Wanted Battleships with Insane 20-Inch Guns. Here's Why It Never Set Sail
*Robert Farley* *Security, * It would have been one big mistake. *Had the war not come, Japan would have bankrupted itself spending on these massive ships. Japan lacked the industrial capacity to compete with the United States; indeed, even if it had managed to seize and keep wide swaths of East Asia, it could not have matched U.S. industrial production for decades. The United States would have responded to Japanese construction with even larger, more deadly ships, and of course eventually with submarines, aircraft and guided missiles.* In January 1936 Japan announced its intent... more »
The Daily Brief 2019-08-22
This is a summary of 4 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hama, Idlib, Syria, Russia, Tartous, Turkey. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army captures several areas as last militant lines collapse […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Britain Has As Much Blood on its Hands as the Worst Dictatorships
Originally posted on Covert Geopolitics: All Western media networks, broadcast and online, are now focusing on the China-Hong Kong oppression narrative, and purposely silent about the massive protests against the Deep State’s plan to privatize healthcare and school systems in Honduras . Western media are now speculating that China is readying a Tienanmen Square type…
Sea Level scare industry urges plans to panic and evacuate over 1mm rise
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Please, sell us your low lying land Let’s play sea level bingo with the latest advertising from the Merchants of Sea-level Scares. Hitting the media outlets tonight — the latest “Prepare to Die” news stories claim we must plan now for evacuees, refugees, inundation, . All the usual…
How to hack your face to dodge the rise of facial recognition tech
Originally posted on Productivity Hub: UK police forces are increasingly experimenting with controversial new facial recognition (FR) technology for crowd control and locating suspects. Critics, however, have labeled the trials a shambles, pointing to the high error rate and even higher cost of the program. Documents released under?Freedom of Information Act requests?have shown that collectively…
Electropollution and the Decline in Health of a Nation
From emfrefugeeblogspot.com The biggest health threat to the US is electropollution. The explosion of iPhones, Blackberries, WiFi, WiMax, video game consoles and even remote-control toys has fundamentally changed our electrical environment. You can’t see it, you can’t taste it, you can’t touch it; but the air all around us is increasingly filled with electromagnetic radiation … Continue reading Electropollution and the Decline in Health of a Nation →
Police Ordered To Stage Hand Ins
Originally posted on Kiwi Gun Blog: Many Police enjoy gunsports. They have given us reports of senior staff ordering them to remain silent on the gun laws. As have those in other government departments. We were also informed that police were ordered to hand in early to give the appearance of public compliance. Along with…
Psychologist approved Jeffrey's Epstein's removal from suicide watch
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A psychologist at the federal detention centre in New York where financier Jeffrey Epstein was jailed on sex-trafficking charges approved his removal from suicide watch before he killed himself, the US Justice Department says.
Decades since Whitlam's symbolic hand back, Gurindji call for action
The legacy — and resistance — of the momentous Wave Hill Walk-Off continues as hundreds gather in the remote NT town of Kalkarindji to celebrate the beginning of the Aboriginal land rights movement.
Deep-sea volcanic eruption forms huge pumice raft bigger than Paris
Giant ‘island’ of floating rock so big it can be tracked via satellite. “And they wonder why sea temperatures are rising,” says reader Paul Fazey. (See link below for video) 23 Aug 2019 – “Giant pumice raft from underwater volcanic eruption makes its way to Great Barrier Reef,” says the headline. Australian couple Michael Hoult ... Read moreDeep-sea volcanic eruption forms huge pumice raft bigger than Paris The post Deep-sea volcanic eruption forms huge pumice raft bigger than Paris appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Macron Tries to Ease Iran Nuclear Tensions Before G7
RT America Published on Aug 23, 2019 French President Emmanuel Macron held talks today in Paris with Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Macron reportedly will attempt to soothe tensions between Tehran and Washington at what could be a stormy G7 summit. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar reports. end
CIA-Backed Militias in Afghanistan May Undermine Peace – Study
RT Published on Aug 23, 2019 A ninth round of peace talks between #US and the #Taliban is underway in Qatar. The report – by Brown University’s Watson Institute – argues that if a deal is brokered and Washington withdraws its troops from #Afghanistan the militias could start causing trouble. end
In Unprecedented, Shocking Proposal, BOE’s Mark Carney Urges Replacing Dollar With Libra-Like Reserve Currency
In Unprecedented, Shocking Proposal, BOE’s Mark Carney Urges Replacing Dollar With Libra-Like Reserve Currency by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After Jerome Powell’s neutral-to-slightly-dovish-but-mostly-boring speech on Friday morning, investors could be forgiven for suspecting that this year’s Fed-sponsored gathering in Jackson Hole might be disappointingly dull (especially with all that’s going on in Trump’s twitter feed, the escalating …
Iranian-Backed Militia: Israeli Attacks on Iraqi Bases ‘Declaration of War’
Iranian-Backed Militia: Israeli Attacks on Iraqi Bases ‘Declaration of War’ by TZVI JOFFRE, https://www.jpost.com/ The PMF official stated that diplomatic options would pursued, but that military options were still an option. – Ahmed al-Asadi, a Popular Mobilization Forces official, said on Wednesday that the targeting of PMF headquarters at two bases over the past few …
The Man Who Predicted The Collapse In Bond Yields Reveals What Happens Next: “There Is A Lot More To Come”
The Man Who Predicted The Collapse In Bond Yields Reveals What Happens Next: “There Is A Lot More To Come” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Earlier this week we wrote that after decades of waiting, for Albert Edwards vindication was finally here – if only outside the US for now – because as per BofA calculations, average non-USD …
ON NOTICE: Over 40% Of Russia’s Oil Exports To Switch Payment Currency From Dollars To Euros
ON NOTICE: Over 40% Of Russia’s Oil Exports To Switch Payment Currency From Dollars To Euros by https://www.silverdoctors.com/ Is this month’s “all new tenders for export oil products supplies will have the euro as the payment currency” a game changer? – There has been talk of de-dollarization for some time, but de-dollarization is now picking-up …
‘This is Not a Joke’: Hannity Says He Fears That He Will Be Raided or Harmed Over His Russiagate Hoax Coverage
‘This is Not a Joke’: Hannity Says He Fears That He Will Be Raided or Harmed Over His Russiagate Hoax Coverage by Cassandra Fairbanks, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Fox News host Sean Hannity expressed fear that he will be raided or harmed over his coverage of Russiagate while speaking to Senator Lindsey Graham on Tuesday night’s episode of …
Popular Expert Triples Down on $3,000 Gold Price Call, No Doubt
Kitco NEWS Published on Aug 21, 2019 We have breached the first level, $1,500 an ounce, needed for gold price to climb to $3,000, said Dan Oliver, founder of Myrmikan Capital. “There’s a lot of pressure into gold, and we’ve just barely begun this cycle,” Oliver told Kitco News. end
Weird Radio Bursts from Deep Space Intensify (Full show)
RT America Published on Aug 22, 2019 Fast radio bursts (FRBs) from millions or billions of light years from Earth have intrigued scientists for years. We’re now on the verge of learning a lot more about them. Then former UK PM George Galloway and Rick Sanchez discuss Jeffrey Epstein’s link to the late George Maxwell, …
Another JP Morgan Trader Caught Manipulating The Silver Market
Silver Report Uncut Published on Aug 21, 2019 Another trader has been caught spoofing the precious metals market. Christiaan Trunz has admitted to spoofing the silver market while working at JP Morgan as a precious metals trader. He also admitted that He was trained by senior traders and practiced this action hundreds of times before …
On The Importance of Culture
If you are disappointed with the character of the people who are dominating politics, business, academia, and art in your nation, then you should take a look at your culture. The quality of a nation’s culture has a bearing on the kind of people who rise to the top. In a culture favoring maturity, people with knowledge, virtue, integrity, and strength will rise to the top—but a culture that is mired in chronic juvenility will lead to the rise of people who are vulgar, mendacious, subservient, ignorant, frivolous, and fit for the sickroom of the world.
On clear positions
What should have been considered an entirely uncontroversial bit of news - that, like his predecessors, Jagmeet Singh has publicly stated that he's not interested in putting a Con government in power - has instead given rise to a truly impressive display of projection and selective amnesia. So let's set the record straight. No, it's not accurate to say "but Jack Layton would never have done that!". To the contrary, Layton did it as well, releasing this passage in his own book when he was still leading the NDP and strategizing about post-election options: I was not about to particip... more »
How to measure the liberal bias in Google News
Does Google put its finger on the scale when we search? The post How to measure the liberal bias in Google News appeared first on CFACT.
Another Supreme Court Appointment For President Trump?
*CNN:* *Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for pancreatic cancer* Washington (CNN)Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been treated for pancreatic cancer in New York City, the Supreme Court announced Friday. "The tumor was treated definitively and there is no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body," the court said. This is the 86-year-old liberal icon's fourth bout with cancer. In 1999, she successfully underwent surgery to treat colon cancer. She was treated for early stages of pancreatic cancer in 2009. Last December, Ginsburg underwent surgery to remove two cancerous nodules fro... more »
A Critical Threshold Has Just Been Crossed, And Things Will NEVER Be The Same Again…
Op-Ed by Michael Snyder Just when things seemed to be settling down a little bit, our conflict with China has suddenly escalated to a dangerous... more »
Brill’s dissection of ZCB finds good meat and rotten
In 1994, the authors of Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies coined the phrase “big hairy audacious goal” … Continue Reading →
Bill Gates Refuses to Explain Why He Flew on “Lolita Express” With Jeffrey Epstein in 2013
By Tyler Durden Former Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates may not be able to escape Epstein-gate after all, after it was revealed last week that the... more »
Andrew McCabe and James Comey Deny “Nuanced Specifics” of Claims by Patrick Byrne – But Do Not Deny Substance of Allegations……
Former FBI Director James Comey (aka participant “Z”) and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe (likely participant “Y”) deliver responses to CNN about claims made by Overstock founder and former CEO Patrick Byrne. Mr. Byrne claims he was recruited by … Continue reading →
Did this Woman Really Discover What ‘the Universe is Made of’?
We look deeply at viral claims about Cecilia Payne, one of the most influential and overlooked female astronomers in the history of science.
TV host apologises for 'insensitive' comments about Prince George's love of ballet
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Good Morning America host Lara Spencer is accused of sexism after laughing at news the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son will take ballet lessons as part of his upcoming school curriculum.
Russia's 'nuclear Titanic' sets sail across the Arctic
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Russia's first floating nuclear power plant, dubbed the "nuclear Titanic" by Greenpeace activists, sets sail from the Arctic port of Murmansk to provide power to one of the country's most remote regions.
Brazil sends in military to battle Amazon fires as Trump offers help
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro authorises the use of the military to battle massive fires sweeping across parts of the Amazon as US President Donald Trump also offers his assistance.
Pies not hot, but Buckley's men do enough for a shot at the top four
Collingwood gives itself a shot at the double chance, but the Pies' narrow win over Essendon raises more questions than it answers, writes Andrew McGarry.
Why does my three-year-old know more about dinosaurs than I do?
If you haven't brushed up on your dinosaurs lately you might be in for a shock. But there's a reason why your kids can name dinosaurs that you've never heard of, writes Joel Werner.
How do you report domestic violence when your partner is a police officer?
New figures released under right to information laws reveal how many police have faced family violence charges in Tasmania, but advocates believe the true figure is hidden.
Children join Hong Kong human chain to protest China
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Thousands of chanting Hong Kong protesters join hands to form human chains in a recreation of a 30-year-old Baltic protest against Soviet rule.
20,000 tonnes of prawn a year: Seafood giant's big plans for north Queensland
A massive new prawn farm to be built at Proserpine in north Queensland could herald a new era in aquaculture, but some commercial fishers are concerned.
England humiliated not by ferocity or intimidation, but by a pure, perfect display of skill
England's Headingley collapse echoed Australia's own humiliation at Trent Bridge in 2015, when it was beaten not by ferocity or intimidation, but by a pure, perfect display of skill, the ultimate example of being too good.
Australia didn't recognise female farmers until 1994 — now they carry the hopes of an industry
It wasn't until 1994 that Australian women could officially call themselves farmers — now a new documentary series is shining a light on the "invisible" women of agriculture inspiring others to take up the challenge.
How an Old Iranian F-5 Could Kill An F-35 Stealth Fighter In Battle
*David Axe* *Security, * Yes, this could happen. Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, in part resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision unilaterally to withdraw the United States from the 2015 deal limiting Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. armed forces have deployed a wide array of ships, planes and other weapons to the Middle East. The American arsenal in the region includes F-35 stealth fighters. If tensions turn into warfare, the factory-fresh F-35s could face an Iranian air force operating some of the oldest active fighters in the world. ... more »
Meet the M2 Machine Gun: Nearly 100 Years Old (But It Keeps Killing)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * How? *The biggest upgrade to the M2 was the transition to the M2A1 model in the 2000s. The standard model for most purposes was the M2HB, an air cooled version with a heavy barrel. Changing the barrel on the M2HB was an involved process that required adjusting the “headspace” (the distance between the bolt face and the cartridge) and the timing of the machine gun for every new barrel.* The M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun is one of the most famous American weapons. Serving since the 1920s, the gun has been a favorite of soldiers in practically ever... more »
How U.S. B-52 Bombers Would Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan
*David Axe* *Security, * Think sea mines. Lots of them. China steadily is building up the forces it could deploy in an attempted invasion of Taiwan. The Chinese navy is acquiring aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships while the Chinese army and marine corps add modern fighting vehicles and the air force trains for intensive air-to-air combat. But in crossing the Taiwan Strait, a Chinese invasion fleet would face not only Taiwanese forces, but probably Americans forces, as well. The United States is obligated by law to assist in Taiwan’s defense. A U.S. Air Force wing co... more »
Japan Built a Killer Kamikaze Jet Weapon: A World War II Winner?
*Michael Peck* *History, Asia* Or just another failed terror weapon? *While plans called for producing almost 500 Kikkas by the end of 1945, those plans were dashed by Japan's surrender on August 15. Just one aircraft had been completed by war's end.* It is a fallacy that Germany was the only nation to develop combat jets in World War II. In truth, while Germany had the most advanced technology, all of the major powers had jet aircraft projects during World War II, including the United States, Britain, Russia, Italy and Japan. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* The m... more »
Presdient Trump Orders More Tariffs On Chinese Goods After Beijing Raised Tarillfs On U.S. Goods Earler Today
*CNBC:* *Trump will raise tariff rates on Chinese goods in response to trade war retaliation* * President Donald Trump says the U.S. will hike tariffs on most imports from China as his trade war with Beijing escalates. * The U.S. will raise duties on $250 billion in Chinese goods to 30% from 25% and increase tariffs on another $300 billion in products to 15% from 10%. * Earlier, China announced new tariffs on $75 billion in U.S. goods, and Trump ordered U.S. companies to find an “alternative” to operating in China. President Donald Trump will hike tariff rates on most imports from ... more »
White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro Discusses Enhanced China Tariffs….
As President Trump departs the White House en route to the G7 meeting in France, White House Manufacturing and Trade Policy Advisor Peter Navarro appears on Fox Business for an interview to discuss the latest round of enhanced tariffs on … Continue reading →
Not all pessimistic theories can be true
Are coastal real estate markets far too expensive for new home buyers? One pessimistic theory is that the very few Americans can afford to buy houses in the expensive coastal markets. In this view, we need to produce housing at much lower price points in order to make it “affordable”. Another question is whether building […] The post Not all pessimistic theories can be true appeared first on Econlib.
Houston Cop Who Lied About Raid that Killed Innocent Couple—Charged with Murder
By Matt Agorist Houston, TX — The murder of an innocent Houston couple made national headlines earlier this year as police took to smearing their... more »
Rhode Island cannabis company seeks arbitration against Acreage Holdings
Acreage Holdings, one of the largest multistate operators in the U.S. marijuana market, faces a demand for arbitration from a Rhode Island company that claims Acreage violated a contract agreement. CanWell filed an arbitration request alleging that New York-based Acreage breached a noncompete portion of an operating agreement the companies signed in 2018 by pursuing competing […] Rhode Island cannabis company seeks arbitration against Acreage Holdings is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Candidate: Michigan City Should Be as White ‘as Possible’ (Video)
A city council candidate in Michigan said she has no plans to end her campaign after shocking a public forum when she said she wants to keep her community white “as much as possible.”
Did CNN Ask ‘Should Women be Allowed to Breastfeed on the Battlefield?’
This headline makes less sense the more you think about it.
Did Norway Legalize Marriage Between Humans and Animals?
A two-year-old Cameroonian blog post found itself going viral in August 2019, especially among American readers with one eye on the end of days.
Alaska Salmon Deaths Blamed on Record Warm Temperatures
Add salmon to the list of species affected by Alaska's blistering summer temperatures, including the hottest July on record in 2019.
Scientists Give Mice Worsened Cancer And Colitis Again - This Time With Vegetable Oil
A new scaremongering story about food and cancer is making the rounds but before you run off to find comfort in the arms of Mark Hyman, Mehmet Oz, or Joe Mercola, keep one thing in mind. This is in mice. This stuff is always in mice or a statistical correlation, which means without real science showing it in humans, it is not relevant to humans. read more
Guaido Was a Bust, But U.S. Attacks on Venezuela Will Continue
Over the span of only a few months, beginning roughly in January, the illegal U.S.-backed coup that the U.S. has attempted to activate through Juan Guaido and other elements of Venezuela’s majority white and well-to-do right-wing opposition has gone from “serious threat” to “complete debacle”. Guaido has failed to gain the defectors from Venezuela’s military that he’d need to come to power, and has shown himself to be a leader who lacks charisma and the… The post Guaido Was a Bust, But U.S. Attacks on Venezuela Will Continue appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Tonight's Movie Is The Passage (1979)
*From YouTube*: During World War II, a Basque shepherd is approached by the underground, who wants him to lead a scientist and his family across the Pyrenees while being pursued by a sadistic German.
Pelosi Or AOC? Most Democrats Prefer AOC
*The DC Establishment doesn't, but most regular Americans agree with AOC on this one* Do you remember last month when Hoyer gave the OK for Henry Cuellar (Blue Dog-TX) and Gregory Meeks (New Dem-NY) to surreptitiously circulate an anonymous memo among House Democrats purporting to have polling info showing that AOC-- and the Squad in general-- are being used, successfully, by the GOP to define the Democratic Party and that the four freshmen congresswomen-- AOC , Ilhan, Rashida and Ayanna-- were toxic for the party? IAs you probably guessed, it was a lie from the Republican wing of t... more »
Demos’ 2020 Strategy — Recession
Some important context is missing from the revised jobs numbers for 2018. ~ Mark Alexander ~ Democrats and their Leftmedia propagandists are doing everything they can to, as I wrote last December, “get the pre-2020 election recession they want.” They know the best way to achieve that is to undermine confidence in our economy as they did ahead […]
More grained salmon caviar recalled in U.S. for Clostridium botulinum risk
More Grained Salmon Caviar in 95-gram cans and made from sockeye salmon is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. The Aug. 16 recall by AWERS Inc. of Bellevue, WA, said the Grained Salmon Caviar 95g was distributed in California, New... Continue Reading
Researchers link outbreak of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella to beef, cheese
Serious problems with Salmonella Newport strains that have decreased susceptibility to azithromycin have been documented by scientists in a review of an outbreak involving beef from the United States and some raw milk cheeses made in Mexico. Seventeen researchers authored the report that is posted in a CDC publication. It details a deadly 32-state outbreak... Continue Reading
TRUMP IS NO CRAZIER THAN THE REST OF THE RIGHT
The president of the United States seems more and more unhinged every day, but is he any crazier than the average consumer of right-wing media? Here's one of the stories currently at Gateway Pundit on the subject of Ruth Bader Ginsberg's cancer diagnosis: *Ruth Bader Ginsburg has Pancreatic Cancer and Received Radiation; Too Bad Google and YouTube are Censoring Cancer Cures that Actually Work* Earlier today the US Supreme Court disclosed that Ginsburg received treatment this summer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. The beloved Supreme Court Justice has pancreati... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- August 23, 2019
Aly Song / Reuters *Joseph W. Sullivan, The Atlantic:* *Every American Should Hope Trump Prevails Against China* Working on economic policy at the White House, I came to understand that the stakes of the confrontation are far higher than those of trade alone. I spent much of the past two years on the staff of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, thinking about U.S. trade policy toward China. Many people, including me, were focused on the economics of this issue. Many still are. The blow-by-blow of the bout between the world’s two economic heavyweights is easy to follow. ... more »
From Trade War to Currency War?
Fred Imbert of CNBC reports the Dow plummets more than 600 points after Trump orders US manufacturers to leave China: Stocks plunged on Friday after President Donald Trump ordered that U.S. manufacturers find alternatives to their operations in China. Apple led the way lower. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 623.34 points lower, or 2.4% at 25,628.90. The S&P 500 slid 2.6% to close at 2,847.11. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 3% to end the day at 7,751.77. The losses brought the Dow’s decline for August to more than 4%. *The major indexes also posted weekly losses for the four... more »
Barbara Loe Fisher of The National Vaccine Information Center Named “Game Changer of the Year”
Each year during the anniversary week of Mercola.com, we recognize a Game Changer, someone whose work stands as a great service to humanity by making a significant contribution to improving people's health. This year, we present the Game Changer Award to Barbara Loe Fisher, co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC), a nonprofit charity that provides information on vaccine safety and efficacy on the internet. NVIC was founded in 1982 by parents of vaccine injured children — Fisher being one of them. Fisher’s oldest son suffered a vaccine injury in 19... more »
Will California Governor Newsom Follow Colorado Governor Polis’ Example and Reject Vaccine Mandates That Eliminate Medical Exemptions?
While proponents of Senate Bill (SB) 276 act as if vaccine-inflicted injuries and deaths don’t exist, the big question is whether their fellow lawmakers and Governor will ignore the federal law of the land and growing chorus of informed Democrat voices coming out against the assault on exemptions from mandatory vaccinations that cannot be made safe for all our sons and daughters. Democrat Gov. Jared Polis made national headlines when he took a strong stand for medical freedom and torpedoed legislation in Colorado that mirrors the bills that have been introduced in states like New Y... more »
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
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Business Insider: Governments around the world are considering taxing red meat like tobacco in an effort to curb climate change
First the taxman came for your cigars, now he might be coming for your steak. That’s according to a new report sent to Business Insider by research company Fitch Solutions, which concluded that “sin taxes” – levies on products considered undesirable like tobacco, sugary foods and drinks – could soon be applied to meat. Fitch […] The post Business Insider: Governments around the world are considering taxing red meat like tobacco in an effort to curb climate change appeared first on Health Nut News.
Fatal Flaw: Does China’s New Aircraft Carrier Have Enough Jets?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* This could be a problem. Is China’s newest aircraft carrier half-full or half-empty? That depends on how you look at the vessel’s aircraft capacity. The ship, prosaically named the Type 001A for now, is China’s second carrier and the first built in China. The first carrier, the* Liaoning*, is a refurbished ex-Soviet vessel. The *Liaoning *could carry twenty-four J-15 fighters. The Type 001A can carry thirty-six J-15s plus various support aircraft and helicopters, according to Chinese media. “Although the second carrier known as the Type 001A is s... more »
Your History Book Failed You: Why Okinawa Was the Worst Battle of World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Here is the story. To the Americans, Okinawa represented a major stepping-stone toward the final defeat of the Japanese Empire. The successful occupation of the island by American forces would provide air bases and naval facilities that would allow for attacks on the Home Islands themselves. To the Japanese, the surrender of a base so close to the heart of the empire would seriously compromise the ability of their armed forces to defend the homeland. Capture of the island would also interdict the critical flow of petroleum to Japan from ... more »
Hey, Bongino! Tells us what you Really think about CNN!
Dan Bongino shares his considered opinion of CNN, among other stories. Continue reading →
France probes whether Jeffrey Epstein committed sex crimes in country
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France opens a preliminary inquiry to see if the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein committed any sex crimes on French territory or against any underage French victims.
Two flash drives are at the centre of a storm that threatens to force a split in the WA Government
One of the state's most powerful committees finally has the documents it has been demanding — documents which kickstarted one of the strangest sagas in the recent history of WA politics — but the drama is only just beginning, writes Jacob Kagi.
Brant Garvey is tackling the world's toughest race, an ironman up a freezing mountain. On one leg
When Brant Garvey was born with half his leg missing, doctors warned his parents about their son's limitations. But he has long since shrugged off other people's expectations and is now training for the gruelling Norseman race.
How metal art is helping to tell stories of the big dry
After Justin Lampe's fencing business folded due to drought, he turned his hand to metal art sculptures and looked to his late father for inspiration.
'Ideally we'd shift the road': Great Ocean Road centenary raises questions about its future
One hundred years since construction began on the Great Ocean Road, the world-renowned tourist attraction is under threat from erosion, landslides and booming tourist numbers. But a record funding boost and the the biggest roadworks blitz of recent decades is now underway in a bid to secure the road for another century.
Transgender woman had to tick ATO's mental illness box to access super
Why does the Australian Tax Office require people to tick a mental illness box for early access to their superannuation to fund gender transition surgery?
When raising a German shepherd, the hardest part can be training the owner
German shepherds are a top choice for law enforcers, and as attack dogs, but breeders in Canberra are working to change the image of the often misunderstood breed.
Formal fairytale: Woman's national charity helps ease burden for farming graduates
End-of-year formal costs can be huge and for many farming families, it's a cost they struggle to afford. So a NSW woman is doing something about it.
US companies 'hereby ordered' by Trump to look for alternatives to China
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Stocks tumble on Wall Street as President Donald Trump tweets that US companies should "immediately start looking for" an alternative to doing business in China after Beijing announced a series of retaliatory tariffs.
You're paying more for milk but is any of it going to farmers?
Dairy farmers say they are devastated a 10-cents-a-litre increase in the retail price of milk in July has not been passed on to them.
How green is your lawn, really?
As the earth's resources become more strained, should we be using our lawns for more productive things than growing grass?
Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Master System
I remember well seeing *Sonic the Hedgehog* running for the first time. It was at a long defunct Japanese import emporium in Derby, it was on the MegaDrive, and it looked every bit as pretty as the magazine screenshots promised. I just had to have it, and at some point in the Autumn of 1991 that's exactly what happened - for the princely sum of £34.99 it became the third game added to my trusty collection, where it resides to this day along with the first two. Much fun was had to the point where my brother developed a deathly obsession, going into debug mode and playing it in every... more »
gogame false tally yet again!
10 prisoners by each player claimed by computer tally!!!!!! NO WaY! -extra page .................................................... next example: There were 7 white captured; notice that white passed twice--2 points off for that, it seems!!!
President Trump Announces Tariff Increases on Chinese Products…
President Trump has announced the raising of tariffs on China effective Sept 1st and October 1st, 2019. This is one arrow in a quiver filled with economic consequences: The preexisting 25 percent tariff on $250 billion in Chinese goods will … Continue reading →
Inner Terrain vs. Outer Terrain: Which Do You Emphasize for Good Health?
*Makia Freeman* - How do you define good health?
Little Hope of Justice for Rohingya, Two Years after Exodus
Global Issues News Headlines - 5 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 23 (IPS) - Two years after the start of an exodus of Rohingya civilians from genocide-like attacks in Myanmar, members of the mainly Muslim minority have little hope of securing justice, rights or returning to their homes, according to the United Nations and aid groups. Read the full story, “Little Hope of Justice for Rohingya, Two Years after Exodus”, on globalissues.org →
G7 Leaders Urged to Promote Gender Empowerment
Global Issues News Headlines - 5 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 23 (IPS) - As leaders of the seven major industrialised nations (G7) meet in the coastal seatown of Biarritz in the south west of France, one of the world's leading women's organisations is calling for the protection and advancement of women worldwide. Read the full story, “G7 Leaders Urged to Promote Gender Empowerment”, on globalissues.org →
World News Briefs -- August 23, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*The Guardian:** G7 leaders to hold emergency talks over Amazon wildfires crisis* Brazil’s handling of fires to top agenda in Biarritz as France and Ireland threaten to block trade deal Leaders of the world’s major democracies are due to hold emergency talks this weekend on the wildfires engulfing the Amazon, as international efforts to force Brazil to change its deforestation policies gathered momentum. As heads of state and government were due to arrive at the G7 in Biarritz on Saturday, France and Ireland threatened to block the Mercosur free-trade agreement between the EU an... more »
Musical Interlude: Tron Syversen, “Rivers”
Tron Syversen, “Rivers”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Massive stars, abrasive winds, mountains of dust, and energetic light sculpt one of the largest and most picturesque regions of star formation in the Local Group of Galaxies. Known as N11, the region is visible on the upper right of many images of its home galaxy, the Milky Way neighbor known as the Large Magellanic Clouds (LMC). *Click image for larger size.* The above image was taken for scientific purposes by the Hubble Space Telescope and reprocessed for artistry by an amateur to win the Hubble's Hidden Treasures competition. Although the section imaged above is known as NGC 17... more »
"The Times..."
"The times might be unpleasant, repulsive. The ghastly chaos, the abhorrent incivility might be intolerable, might force us into argument or leave us panic-stricken. On such occasions people build within themselves a conviction that the world outside is diabolical. The whimsical insults test our level of endurance, causing us to plead for mercy, wanting us to be pitied than exploited and victimized. Often this grief and shame form a delusion within us that there no longer exists good in this world, that good people are fictitious, and that goodness has lost its definition altogethe... more »
David Koch, RIP
David Koch, who died today at age 79, was a generous human being. His generosity ranged from contributions to libertarian projects relatively early in his life to contributions to art and medical research late in his life. People who knew him better than I will, I’m sure, talk about many of his contributions. I want […] The post David Koch, RIP appeared first on Econlib.
"Never Despair"
"Never Despair" by Sam Smith "Empires and cultures are not permanent and while thinking about the possibility that ours is collapsing may seem a dismal exercise it is far less so than enduring the frustrations, failures, damage and human casualties involved in constantly butting up against reality like a boozer who insists he is not drunk attempting to drive home. Peter Ustinov in 'Romanoff and Juliet' says at one point: "I'm an optimist: I know how bad the world is. You're a pessimist: you're always finding out." Or as GK Chesterton put it, "We must learn to love life without ever... more »
Brazil Police Raid Investment Bank BTG Pactual, Shares Fall 15 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazil's federal police on Friday raided the headquarters of Latin America's largest independent investment bank, Banco BTG Pactual SA, and the addresses of its founder Andre Esteves, federal prosecutors said in a statement. Maria das Gracas Foster, former chief executive of state-controlled oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA, was also […] The post Brazil Police Raid Investment Bank BTG Pactual, Shares Fall 15 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 8/23/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, *"Post Market 8/23/19: A Wrecking Ball Is Coming. * *It May Be Sooner Than You Think."* - 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/
"The War Inside the Donald"
*"The War Inside the Donald"* by David Stockman "God creates out of nothing. Wonderful, you say: yes, to be sure, but today he does what is still more wonderful: he makes saints out of sinners." –Søren Kierekegaard, "The Journals of Søren Kierekegaard" (1938) "What happens when the world’s central banks find the end of their race to the bottom? Well, it’ll be ugly. And we’re getting there as fast as the President of the United States can thumb out a tweetstorm or two… We’ve discussed the $14 or $15 trillion (it may even be $16 now) of investment-grade bonds trading with negative yi... more »
BREAKING: Houston Cop Who Lied About Raid that Killed Innocent Couple—Charged with Murder
[image: houston]The Houston cop who lied to raid an innocent couple which led to their deaths has been charged with two counts of felony murder and is still under investigation over claims he stole guns, drugs and money.
"The Most Important Of All The Lessons..."
"That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to teach." - Aldous Huxley
William Tyrrell inquest plagued by 'frustrating' delays and technical glitches
As the Coronial inquest into William Tyrrell's disappearance had a special sitting in Taree — just 40 kilometres from where the toddler was last seen — family members have been left frustrated by delays and disappointed by its failure so far to turn up any substantial new leads.
Beatings, rejections and dark times: The difficult journey to graphic-novel success
In the process of becoming Australia's first-ever published Indigenous graphic-novel author and publishing his epic three-volume magnum opus, Brenton E McKenna was battered physically and emotionally.
Everyone knows bread has gluten, but what about the soy sauce in your stir-fry?
For around one in 70 Australians, eating gluten can result in pain, malnourishment and long-term damage. But it's not always easy to figure out where the harm lies.
'Apocalyptic belief': 50 years ago, a fundamentalist Christian shearer shook the Middle East
In 1969 a young Australian shearer travelled to Israel to orchestrate an arson attack he believed would prompt the return of Jesus and usher in the end of the world. The consequences still ring today.
Thinking outside the box: How streaming and short form are changing Aussie TV
Just In - 6 hours ago
From Bluey to The Heights and Robbie Hood, a new wave of scripted series is beginning to emerge from the fringes of Australian television and might have the best chance of ending reality TV's reign.
The outback has many mysteries, but this is one of the biggest — in every sense of the word
We still don't know who created the Marree Man, an enormous figure in the Australian outback. For every question answered, another two or three need to be asked. But like with all great mysteries, everyone has a theory.
See why the world is falling in love with this tiny town's art
In the remote Northern Territory community of Ampilatwatja, paintings show the prescriptions for thousands of years of traditional healing.
The jobs are there but the skilled workers aren't, Australian tech firms says
Australia's high-tech sector is at risk of being left behind if the nation cannot train or import enough skilled workers to meet demand, companies warn.
The Amazon is on fire. Here are 5 things you need to know
Just In - 6 hours ago
This is why the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is burning and why the world should care, writes Danilo Ignacio de Urzedo.
The world's smallest republic goes to the polls today — what's at stake?
During a fractious campaign, the incumbent Government of President Baron Waqa has been accused of trying to secure a third term in office by handing out citizenship to foreign workers.
The world's third-worst nuclear disaster was kept secret for more than 30 years. Here's why
Following a nuclear explosion killing five scientists in early August, the spotlight has been thrust on Russian cities the Government doesn't want you to know about. Here's a brief look at them.
Yoshe Taylor was innocent but spent years behind bars. This is how her story got told
Journalist Belinda Hawkins tells of two years of work investigating and gaining the trust of Yoshe Taylor and her legal team to reveal how the Queensland mother became ensnared in an international drug-smuggling operation which landed her in a Cambodian jail.
Forget Greenland: China is at the heart of Trump's latest big idea
It is wrong to view the US President's expression of interest in Greenland as just another gaffe. Rather, it is a sign of the shape of things to come, as the US manoeuvres to secure its strategic position against emerging rivals, writes Stuart Rollo.
Milk isn't a 'red-light' food: Why a diet app for kids is bad news
Just In - 6 hours ago
A new dieting app for kids claims to teach good behaviour around food, but when milk is rated as a sometimes food, many nutritionists are outraged, writes Emma Beckett
Australia has changed in the 12 months Morrison has been in charge. Here's how
Scott Morrison has once again proved himself a sharper politician than Peter Dutton and Tony Abbott in the way he has gone about running politics as Prime Minister, writes Laura Tingle.
Soni was on the verge of being a policewoman when her husband poured acid all over her face
Soni Devi had a gun licence and an acceptance letter to join the local police force when she was 21. But her parents had arranged for her to get married and then the abuse started.
Dogs Are Your Heart's Best Friend: The Link To Better Cardiovascular Health
The first analysis of data from the Kardiozive Brno 2030 study examines the association of pet ownership -- specifically dog ownership -- with cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular health. It finds that owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog. read more
Supreme Court: Ginsburg Treated for Tumor on Pancreas
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has completed radiation therapy for a cancerous tumor on her pancreas and there is no evidence of the disease remaining, the Supreme Court said.
Did a Fox News Guest Refer to ‘Shooting Up’ Marijuana?
Marijuana is typically smoked or consumed.
"Answers are only skin-deep. Until you've wrestled with the questions yourself, they don't really belong to you." #QotD
*"Answers are only skin-deep. Until you've wrestled with the questions yourself, they don't really belong to you."* ~ PJ Eby . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Back To The Past With Greta
By Paul Homewood Tony Heller hits the nail on the head as usual: https://realclimatescience.com/2019/08/new-video-gretas-dire-straits/ And where exactly did those bananas come from? Downtown Stockholm?
Frequency of hot days has declined in the US
“So there is no excuse for for them cherry-picking a start date of 1960 for US stations, failing to point out that the frequency of hot days has declined sharply in the US as CO2 has increased, and not mentioning … Continue reading →
Trump Scraps Plan to Cut Foreign Aid
[image: trump-scraps-plan-to-cut-foreign-aid] President Trump has decided against trying to cut $4 billion in foreign aid via the rescissions process.
NYT Editor Tweeted Dislike of Jews, Indians
[image: nyt-editor-tweeted-dislike-of-jews-indians] The *New York Times* is under fire because of an editor’s tweets about the Jews.
David Koch, Billionaire Mega-Donor, Dead at 79
[image: david-koch-billionaire-mega-donor-dead-at-79] David Koch, the billionaire industrialist and “libertarian” mega-donor, passed away Friday at the age of 79.
Taliban's Head Spokesman Says There Is No Proof Al Qaeda Was Responsible For 9/11 Attacks
*WION: **Taliban's head spokesman says no proof Al Qaeda was behind 9/11 attack* Taliban's head spokesman Sohail Shaheen, in an interview with a US news channel, said there is no proof that Al Qaeda was behind the deadly 9/11 attack in the United States. Shaheen comments came at the time when US-Taliban talks are underway in Qatar. Shaheen also stressed on the necessity for the war to end, adding that the death of two US service members in Afghanistan highlights the fact that stopping of violence is essential. *Read more* .... *Update:* Even in the midst of Afghan peace talks... more »
Lawsuit alleges marijuana tech firm Tilt Holdings broke law with solicitations
Tilt Holdings, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in cannabis technology, faces a possible class-action lawsuit over its marketing tactics. Los Angeles residents Richard Komaiko and Marcie Cooperman filed suit against Tilt Holdings alleging the company violated federal law by spamming them and other customers with unsolicited text-message marketing. Denver-based software firm Baker Technologies, a Tilt subsidiary that targets retail […] Lawsuit alleges marijuana tech firm Tilt Holdings broke law with solicitations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal ... more »
California state cannabis tax revenues reflect slow, steady increase in legal market sales
An increase in marijuana tax revenues to California state coffers reveals the legal market’s sales are slowly but steadily increasing, despite ongoing hurdles such as high taxes and unlicensed competition. California pulled in $74 million in cannabis excise taxes between April and June, a 21% increase from the $61 million collected from January through March. […] California state cannabis tax revenues reflect slow, steady increase in legal market sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Amazon Rainforest Fires Turned Day Into Night in Brazil’s Largest City
*Elias Marat* - Environmental advocates blasted Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who joked about "setting the Amazon aflame."
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