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Obama Judge: Medicaid Must Pay for “Sex Change”
[image: obama-judge-medicaid-must-pay-for-sex-change] If you’re on Medicaid, the program won’t cover your root canal or a nose job that could make you feel better about yourself. But if you want the body alteration known as “gender-reassignment surgery” so you can feel better about yourself, taxpayers must now foot the bill — according to an Obama-appointed judge.
Report: Montgomery, a Sanctuary County In Md., Freed Illegal-Alien Rape Suspect After ICE Detainer
[image: report-montgomery-a-sanctuary-county-in-md-freed-illegal-alien-rape-suspect-after-ice-detainer] Another illegal alien raped a woman in Montgomery County, Maryland, authorities allege, but the Maryland suburb that declared itself a sanctuary appears to be less concerned about the safety of the county’s women than the “rights” of illegal aliens.
Facebook Backs Down, Admits John Birch Society Post Was Not "Hate Speech"
[image: facebook-backs-down-admits-jbs-post-was-not-hate-speech] Facebook removed a post by this magazine’s parent organization, The John Birch Society, as a violation of “Hate Speech” in mid-July, and demonetized all video posts by JBS for a month because that post included a graphic of the July 8 issue of this magazine’s print edition carrying the title “Immigrant Invasion” and a real photograph of illegal aliens illegally crossing a border fence, but Facebook has backed down.
Musical Interlude: Adventure Cargo, “The Secret Chamber”
Adventure Cargo, “The Secret Chamber”
Plaid Cymru's Grubby Letter to Labour
"Dear Mr Johnson", begins Plaid Cymru's latest data harvesting exercise, "Rule out No Deal, Commit to a Final Say Referendum, Start investing in our country". And it's signed off, rather presumptuously, by "the people of Wales". The very same people who voted 854,572 to 772,347 to leave the European Union, just so you know. Okay, so what do you note about this "letter" to the Prime Minister? It is reiterating in Plaid Cymru's Brexit policy, which as it happens is the same as the Liberal Democrats (whose position is *not* to revoke Article 50, despite their posturing), and also Labo... more »
When She Goes Down, the Left Will freak Out in a Festival of Freaking Outness Unparalleled in American History
Excerpts From *Kurt Schlichter@Townhall * Progressives’ ghoulish glee over the death of an old man turned into barely constrained panic when, later that day, it was revealed that their heroine Ruth Bader Ginsberg was just treated for pancreatic cancer yet again. Their disgraceful joy at David Koch’s passing was yet another reminder of the harsh truth that leftists want you dead or enslaved. Koch’s sin was that he disagreed with liberals (though, in important ways, also with conservatives). For that, these cretins danced around like idiots celebrating his succumbing. And they’ll ce... more »
Bill Barr’s Test – U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu Punts McCabe Indictment Decision Back to Main Justice…
Everyone has been looking for a moment where we can determine the intents and motivation of U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr. Well, here is one… According to reporting today from the New York Times, Washington DC U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu … Continue reading →
Brazil: Minas Gerais Police Chase Luminous Beings in the Town of Claudio (Minas Gerais)
*Source: Saudedomeio.com.brDate: August 26, 2019* Brazil: Minas Gerais Police Chase Luminous Beings in the Town of Claudio (Minas Gerais) By Edison Boaventura Jr and Paulo Baraky Werner [*The following is an excerpt from a larger article concerning UFO sightings in the town of Claudio. The excerpted and translated section below deals directly with the 'luminous humanoids' in the title. - SC*] On November 30, 2015, Edison Boaventura Jr., associate Editor of OVNI Pesquisa, made an official request for UFO photographs and the logbook- through protocol No. 0120000008201581 - from the... more »
President Trump's Push To Readmit Russia Divides G7 Leaders
*The Guardian*:* G7: Trump's demands for Russia's readmission cause row in Biarritz* US president argues Putin should be included in discussions on Iran, Syria and North Korea Donald Trump has rowed with his fellow G7 leaders over his demand that Russia be readmitted to the group, rejecting arguments that it should remain an association of liberal democracies, according to diplomats at the summit in Biarritz. The disagreement led to heated exchanges at a dinner on Saturday night inside the seaside resort’s 19th-century lighthouse. According to diplomatic sources, Trump argued st... more »
The G7 Summit Serves Its Purpose
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Global Governance* [image: Reuters] There was no joint communique or plan of action adopted at the G7 meeting. But also, no one has been willing to throw in the towel and make the case that the multinational forum has no value. It is becoming increasingly clear that the Group of Seven (G7) no longer serves as the coordinator center for the world’s leading industrial democracies. While I would argue that the conclave continues to have value as a venue for collective and bilateral interaction among a group of important leaders, it is no closer—and ar... more »
The Air Force's MQ-9 Reaper Gets yet Another Weapon: The GBU-38 JDAM
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5625969/mq-9-reaper-flight] Awesome. *However not only does the GBU-38 perform through poor weather conditions: actually the new weapon also helps the munitions Airmen and the weapons load crew members who load them.* An MQ-9 Reaper recently dropped a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) at a range, adding another weapon to the drone’s arsenal. “We had a great opportunity to drop the first live GBU-38s in training,” said Capt. Scott, 26th Weapons Squadron weapons instructor pilot (IP) in a U.S. Air... more »
Here's How America's B-1B Strategic Bombers Have More Than Proven Their Worth
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* It's hammer time- exercise Combat Hammer time. *“We used a mix of GBU-31s, 38s and 54s as well as CBU-103s and 105s for a total of 30 bombs deployed in the exercise as well as 16 ALE-50 decoys,” White said.* From May 8 to 11 two B-1B strategic bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base (AFB) undertaken a weapons system evaluation at the Utah Test and Training Range, Nevada, where they deployed 30 inert precision-guided bombs, cluster bomb units, and decoys. As told by Airman 1st Class Donald Knechtel, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, in the article E... more »
Israel Is America's Unlikely Ally in the Trade War with China
*Jonathan Schanzer* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] In recent years, as the United States has raised concerns over Chinese espionage and theft of intellectual property, Washington has asked Israel to pump the breaks. The trade war between the United States and China has grabbed headlines, rattled markets and sparked a heated beltway debate on the future of Sino-American relations. U.S. policy is shifting rapidly, forcing U.S. allies to shift, as well. Now, an unlikely Middle Eastern ally is working overtime to address this challenge: Israel. The United States and Israel are... more »
$4 Million down the Drain: Years Back, Contractors from Boeing Caused Big Damage to Air Force One
*Dario Leone* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5688282/president-trump-arrives-kentucky-air-guard] It's an outrage. *According to the report, three Boeing mechanics contaminated the aircraft’s oxygen system by using tools, parts, and components that did not comply with cleanliness standards while checking oxygen lines for leaks. * Three Boeing contractor mechanicsworking on the oxygen system of an VC-25A aircraft did not follow correct procedures and ended up contaminating the system, an U.S. Air Force (USAF) investigation has concluded. The aircraft ... more »
Amazon Fires, Summer of the Shark, and the Unintended Consequences of Stupid Climate Policy (ie Ethanol Mandates)
I know I have told the story of the "Summer of the Shark" before, but I need to repeat it again because it is so relevant to the Amazon fire story let's take a step back to 2001 and the "Summer of the Shark." The media hysteria began in early July, when a young boy […]
Trump Dismisses Concerns about Climate Change at G-7 Summit
Trump was asked during a press conference marking the end of the Group of Seven gathering what the world should be doing to address climate change.
White House Says No Secret Melania Trump-Kim Jong Un Meeting
The White House is clarifying comments made by President Donald Trump during a news conference in France.
Danish City Puts Vikings at Crossing Signals
It's safe to cross when the green Viking is walking, but stop when the red one is standing.
Judiciary Panel Subpoenas Former White House Aide Rob Porter
The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former White House staff secretary Rob Porter as part of its investigation into President Donald Trump's conduct in office and whether he should be impeached.
Is Trump Trying To Manipulate The Economy To Benefit Himself? Of Course He Is!
Would Trump put his own personal interests ahead of the country's interests? If anyone doesn't know the answer to that, it's useless trying to persuade them. In truth, if Trump could gain a quarter by costing the U.S. a billion, he would jump at it. Trump will sell us out to our enemies in a blink of an eye. The former president of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir, is on trial now for, among other things, taking $90 million in bribes from Saudi Arabia's thuggish crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman, a crony and ally of Trump and his vile family. If Bin Salman was willing to give $90 million to ... more »
Green Thumb completes $60 million marijuana firm acquisition
Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries (GTI) announced Monday it completed its $59.6 million cash and stock acquisition of Fiorello Pharmaceuticals, one of 10 companies approved to operate a medical cannabis company in New York. Green Thumb purchased New York City-based Fiorello in a transaction involving $46 million in cash and 1.7 million shares. Fiorello’s assets include: […] Green Thumb completes $60 million marijuana firm acquisition is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
DEA supports expanding cannabis research, but timing uncertain
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Monday that it will expand scientific and medical research of marijuana, a development that could ultimately boost industry prospects. But it’s unclear how soon additional research projects will be approved. The DEA said in a “notice to applications” filed with the Office of the Federal Register that it intends […] DEA supports expanding cannabis research, but timing uncertain is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Stelter interviews Bandy X. Lee!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019Psychiatrists enter the crossfire:* Yesterday, on Reliable Sources, CNN's Brian Stelter finally did it. Stelter interviewed two psychiatrists about issues of Donald J. Trump's mental health—or at least, he gave it a half-hearted try. At the start of the segment, Stelter offered a lengthy justification for the fact that he was the raising the issue at all. Here's part of what he said: STELTER (8/25/19): Now, I get it that Trump opponents have been saying he's sick since before Election Day. I think some folks threw out terms like "cognitive decline" way to... more »
The Number Of People Incarcerated In United States Is Far Higher Than 2.5 Million
The most popular statistic regarding the United States' prison system is that there are 2.5 million people incarcerated. However, this figure significantly under-represents the number of people caged in this country each year. The post The Number Of People Incarcerated In United States Is Far Higher Than 2.5 Million appeared first on Shadowproof.
"How It Really Is"
Truer words were never spoken...
FOX: Teacher and two aids fired for allegedly abusing autistic girl on secret recordings
A West Virginia mother suspected her six-year-old daughter with autism was being abused at school. So she hid a recording device in her daughter’s hair, court documents show. Last week, Christina Lester, the girl’s former teacher, and June Yurish and Kristin Douty, former aides, were arrested and charged with misdemeanor failure to report abuse or […] The post FOX: Teacher and two aids fired for allegedly abusing autistic girl on secret recordings appeared first on Health Nut News.
MASP in São Paulo Exhibits Works by 19th Century Female Artists
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Francisca Manuela Valadão is one of the featured artists. Although she was an important painter from the Imperial era, who took part in several art salons, there is little to no record of her works. One of her remaining paintings is part of this week’s exhibition at the São Paulo Museum […] The post MASP in São Paulo Exhibits Works by 19th Century Female Artists appeared first on The Rio Times.
"If Deficits Are This Huge Now, What Happens When The Recession Hits?"
*"If Deficits Are This Huge Now,* * What Happens When The Recession Hits?"* by Ryan McMaken "The Treasury Department released new budget deficit numbers last week, and with two months still to go in the fiscal year, 2019's budget deficit is the highest its been since the US was still being flooded with fiscal stimulus dollars back in 2012. As of July 2019, the year-to-date budget deficit was 866 billion dollars. The last time it was this high was the 2012 fiscal year when the deficit reached nearly 1.1 trillion dollars. At the height of the recession-stimulus-panic, the deficit had ... more »
Canada Becomes First G20 Nation to Ban Shark Fin Trade
*John Vibes* - In June, Canada became the first G20 country to ban the import and export of shark fins.
As Amazon Rainforest Burns, World Expresses Disgust Over Notre Dame Fire Double Standard
*Elias Marat* - As people across the globe are increasingly realizing: “The world isn’t dying, it’s being killed!”
Choosing a Cover For Your New Book
This is a guest post from Bear Braumoeller, Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University. Follow him on Twitter @Prof_BearB. Graduate study in the social sciences is overwhelmingly oriented toward the process of researching and writing a dissertation that will become a book. We very rarely talk about any other aspect of publishing—how to approach […]
Guest Post: Bob Plecas: We don't need Trudeau's apology, we need his resignation
*Trudeau caught jogging* *on Twitter at the G7* Well, it is seemingly back to normal with Justin Trudeau. He's surfed another political wave...and rode out *another* corruption scandal storm. The MZM has already dropped the *SNC Lavalin Trudeau II report *and moved on to other things...like le Dauphin being caught jogging through the streets of Biarritz, France while attending the G7. How picturesque...*waaaay more his style.* Luckily for the sanity of Canadians, however, a British Columbian like former Deputy Minister of the Legislature Bob Plecas still remembers. He's written... more »
Global Military Spending Is Now At A Record High
*CNBC:* *How global military spending hit a record high* Global military spending increased to a record $1.8 trillion in 2018 — the largest amount since the Cold War. It’s also about 75% higher than post-Cold War low in 1998. These spending numbers come from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Swedish-based think tank that has published widely sited global spending numbers since the 1960s. *Read more* .... *WNU editor:* Asia is where we will see the biggest increases in the next few years, with China's neighbours representing the bulk in this defense increase.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 8/26/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Lies, Fakery, Treachery, AND Even Comedy In The Rinse Cycle" - 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/
When the drug wars turn hot, who do you call?
Why, John Cronin, of course, the protagonist in Jim Curtis' "Grey Man" series of novels. The latest in the series, a novella titled "The Grey Man - Down South", has just been published. Jim's a good friend in meatspace and cyberspace, so I had the privilege of beta-reading this novella for him. It's fast-paced and interesting. What's more, those who've "been there and done that" tell me that his descriptions of the seamier aspects of the war on drugs in South America are right on the money. The blurb reads: After too much action, too much peace gets on a man's nerves. John C... more »
3 ways China benefits from the Hong Kong protests
Deana Rohlinger, Professor of Sociology, Florida State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
Why doesn't China put down the protests in Hong Kong? Maybe it doesn't want to.
Russian Advances In Their Nuclear Missile Arsenal Means The U.S. Must Return To MADD As Its Only Deterrent Option
*Dov S. Zakheim, The Hill:* *Putin built a hypersonic arsenal, while the Pentagon slept* In the course of his lengthy annual address to the Russian Federal Assembly this year, President Vladimir Putin excoriated the United States for abandoning the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty while asserting that “the work on promising prototypes and weapon systems that I spoke about in my Address last year continues as scheduled and without disruptions.” Putin went on to say that Russia had entered serial production of the Avangard hypersonic glide system, which was to b... more »
U.S/India Bilat – President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
President Trump holds a bilateral discussion with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi is a key figure in any strategy designed to blunt the influence of China. [Video and Transcript below] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very … Continue reading →
"The G-7 Blues"
*"The G-7 Blues"* by Jim Kunstler "What’s at stake in all these international confabs like the G-7 are the tenuous supply lines that keep the global game going. The critical ones deliver oil around the world. China imports about 10 million barrels a day to keep its operations going. It produces less than 4 million barrels a day. Only about 15 percent of its imports come from next door in Russia. The rest comes from the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Think: long lines of tanker ships traveling vast distances across the seas, navigating through narrow straits. The Chinese fo... more »
Environment Minister sued for rejecting heritage protection in favour of mine
A decision to prioritise a controversial coal project over the protection of Indigenous sacred sites has landed the Federal Environment Minister at the centre of a fierce legal battle.
'You need something extreme': Aussie expat secretly joins Hong Kong protests
Daniel moved from Western Australia to Hong Kong to work in Asia's financial hub. He never expected to put on a gas mask and take to the streets to rise up against Beijing.
'Extremely disrespectful': Macron slams Bolsonaro over 'sexist' post aimed at his wife
Just In - 9 hours ago
The French leader said Brazilian women "are probably feeling ashamed of their president" for his sexist comments and he hoped the country would soon "have a president who is up to the job".
Hundreds Of Thousands Flee Fighting In The Syrian Rebel Stonghold Of Idlib
*The Guardian:* *Three million caught in crossfire as Assad vows to capture every inch of Syria * Syrian government forces have made fresh military advances towards President Bashar al-Assad’s goal of reclaiming “every inch” of the country in an offensive that has intensified fears of a humanitarian disaster in the northern Idlib province. Opposition fighters withdrew last week from the key town of Khan Sheikhoun, another strategic concession to Assad and his Russian and Iranian backers, who have torn up a ceasefire deal protecting the rebels’ last major pocket of territory. A... more »
Mexicans Outnumber Americans in Federal Arrests, 43 Percent of Prosecutions Are Non-citizens
[image: mexicans-outnumber-americans-in-federal-arrests-43-percent-of-prosecutions-are-non-citizens] The majority of those arrested for federal crimes are not American citizens, a new report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows, yet another sign that the southwest frontier of the United States is out of control.
National Poll Shows Major Shift in Values Between Older and Younger Americans
[image: national-poll-shows-major-shift-in-values-between-older-and-younger-americans] The last 21 years have seen major changes in how Americans of different generations (e.g., “Baby Boomers” vs. “Millenials” or “Generation X”) prioritize personal values.
TRUMP’S DAYS ARE NUMBERED: Gold Primed – HERE WE GO!
This is a critical update from one of the best financial commentators I know, a good friend of ours, Mr. Lior Gantz of WealthResearchGroup.com and... more »
Ditch cars to meet climate change targets, say MPs
By Paul Homewood Don’t say I did not warn you! People will have to get out of their cars if the UK is to meet its climate change targets, MPs say. The Science and Technology Select Committee says technology alone cannot solve the problem of greenhouse gas emissions from transport. It says the […]
Michael Mann Refuses to Produce Data, Loses Case
By Paul Homewood PowerLine has a bit more detail on Tim Ball’s court victory over Michael Mann: Some years ago, Dr. Tim Ball wrote that climate scientist Michael Mann “belongs in the state pen, not Penn State.” At issue was Mann’s famous “hockey stick” graph that purported to show a sudden and […]
Where is Ghislaine & why has she not been arrested?
Who was Robert Maxwell, bizarre death and proven links to Mossad still invite scrutiny? What has he to do with infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein? Former UK MP George Galloway joins Rick Sanchez to share his insights.
How to Prepare for Gray-Zone Competition
*Wallace C. Gregson* *Security, Amerias* [image: Reuters] The power of the air and sea threat means that we can no longer allow forces on the ground to await the arrival of the enemy. Battles will not be sequential. “Under present-day U.S. posture in the region, most American and allied bases and forward-deployed ships, troops and aircraft would struggle to survive a PLA salvo attack, and would be initially forced to focus on damage limitation rather than blunting the thrust of a Chinese offensive.” This rather ominous-sounding assertion from the newly released Averting Crisis s... more »
America’s Problem of Empire
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The ruthless, winner-take-all nature of American politics today show that the common desire of the country is not so much to be left alone, but to impose its will on others. America is an empire and President Donald Trump is an emperor, at least that is how both behave. Why shouldn’t Washington swallow up the self-governing territory of Greenland with nary a nod to its people? Why shouldn’t the president cancel a trip because a foreign leader dared refer to his idea as “absurd”? It is as if King George III still ruled. Indeed, ... more »
A Japan-South Korea Dispute Hundreds of Years in the Making
Harry J. Kazianis, John Dale Grover, Adriana Nazarko, Dong Geon Lim at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Harry J. Kazianis, John Dale Grover, Adriana Nazarko, Dong Geon Lim* *Security, Asia* If the United States wishes to see the survival of a strong trilateral alliance in East Asia, Washington needs to take a stronger stance in bringing the two sides to a mutual resolution, even if such a resolution is short-term. Tensions between Japan and South Korea spiked once more last Thursday when the Blue House announced their intention to step out of the General Security Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)—a military information-sharing pact that allows Japan and South Korea to share ... more »
Trump-Abe trade deal helps US farmers, staves off auto tariffs
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 The US and Japan agreed in principle on a trade deal that would slash Tokyo's tariffs on American beef, pork and other agricultural products, while delaying for now the threat of additional levies on Japanese auto exports to the US.
CA: The Homeschool Charter Business Behind The Latest Scandal
If you aren't in California, you may have missed this special little variation on the charter school business model-- homeschooling charters. It's a curious note in the recent big money charter scam in California, which we'll get back to in a moment. This is what you get if vouchers and charters had a baby and it was raised by homeschooling wolves. Homeschoolers "enroll" their students in a "school," and that "school" gives the family a yearly "allowance" that the family directs the "school" to spend on their behalf. It's totally "legal" and not a profitable scam for circumventing C... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/26/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune I’m abandoning the RCP poll on the Democrat Presidential nomination race, despite the fancy presentation, because I don’t […]
A Stroll Through Minnesota’s ‘Mall Of America (?)’
Eid al-Fitr is Arabic for “festival of the breaking of the fast.” The festival marks the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn until sunset during Ramadan. The occasion is seen as a time for giving thanks to Allah for helping people to complete their spiritual fasting. The lucky muzzies living in Minnesota celebrate ‘Eid’ by…what else…gorging themselves at the food courts at the “Mall Of America” ( which undoubtedly will soon undergo a name change ). Let’s take a stroll through there, ... more »
When Virtue-Signaling Backfires
*Trump Allies Target Journalists Over Coverage Deemed Hostile to White House *is the scare headline in Monday's New York Times. The lead paragraph follows up with the desired alarmist tone. Cue Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia - or if you're not all that adventuresome, just settle for Joe McCarthy's America: *A loose network of conservative operatives allied with the White House is pursuing what they say will be an aggressive operation to discredit news organizations deemed hostile to President Trump by publicizing damaging information about journalists.* OK, so at least Trump has... more »
Did Hasbro Toys Acquire Death Row Records?
Some news reports sound so strange they border on satirical.
States Sue over Rollback of Child Immigrant Protections
Nineteen states are suing over the Trump administration's effort to alter a federal agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.
GOP Rep. Sean Duffy of Wisconsin Resigning from Congress
Republican Rep. Sean Duffy, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who represents northern Wisconsin in Congress, announced that he is resigning to spend more time with his family.
Why I'm Glad Dave Koch is Dead
At long last this piece of dog shit had the consideration to turn into a rotting corpse so his decaying, bloated body can do something for the earth instead of raping it and turning off the alarm about climate change. I never had the patience for civility and never will for right wingers. I've said it before and I'll say it again- When these fascist baboons bellow for civility, they're really demanding your servility. As FDR once famously said of Republicans, "I welcome their hatred." I've jousted with the late Andrew Breitbart on Twitter, as well as Jerome Corsi. I've bee... more »
U.S/German Bilat – President Trump and Chancellor Merkel…
U.S. President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel. This meeting happens with the backdrop of the German economy in trouble. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] Q Mr. President, when will you visit to Berlin? … Continue reading →
U.S/Egypt Bilat – President Trump and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Note: Egypt is not in the Group of Seven (G7). U.S. President Trump and Egypt’s President el-Sisi hold bilateral discussions during the final day of the G7 summit. Because this was the first meeting of the day, the media had … Continue reading →
Macron says Brazil Deserves a President “up to the job”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Emmanuel Macron reacted on Monday, August 26th, to a comment on Facebook by President Jair Bolsonaro, who on Saturday endorsed the post of a follower mocking Macron's wife Brigitte, who is 24 years older than the French head of state. At a press conference with The post Macron says Brazil Deserves a President “up to the job” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Things You Should Know Before Starting up Your Startup: an Expert Guide
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The English term "startup" has gained visibility in Brazil with the emergence of several technology companies boasting of growth and transformation into large businesses. In several cases, companies began as startups and gained global reach, leaving this designation behind, as is the case of large digital platforms such as Facebook, […] The post Things You Should Know Before Starting up Your Startup: an Expert Guide appeared first on The Rio Times.
Howard’s President Appointed Member of NCAA Presidential Forum
Howard University’s president, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, will serve a three-year term as a newly appointed member of the NCAA Division I Presidential Forum beginning Sep. 1. As part of Frederick’s new role, he will focus on maintaining NCAA’s values of involving presidential leadership within intercollegiate athletics at the campus, conference and national levels, […]
Dr. John Michael Lee, Jr. to Join SREB
Dr. John Michael Lee, Jr. has joined the Southern Regional Education Board as vice president for development, policy analysis. Lee most recently served as vice chancellor for university advancement and executive director of the foundation at Elizabeth City State University. He has also held leadership positions at Florida A&M University, the Association of Public and […]
Yolanda Adams Morning Show to Broadcast from Texas Southern University
Texas Southern University has announced that “The Yolanda Adams Morning Show” will begin broadcasting in September from the university’s public radio station KTSU 90.9 FM in Houston. Adams, an award-winning gospel artist, hosts the nationally syndicated talk show with comedian Marcus D. Wiley from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. each weekday. Adams and Wiley are […]
Hébert, Moore to Receive NAGC Distinguished Scholar Award
Dr. James L. Moore III, vice provost for Diversity and Inclusion and EHE Distinguished Professor at The Ohio State University, will receive the 2019 Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Association for Gifted Children. Moore will be recognized alongside Dr. Thomas Hébert, a professor of Gifted and Talented Education at the University of South Carolina. “The […]
How to Measure Cybersecurity
Amazon Web Services presenter at the Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2018 Cybersecurity Awareness Day. Paul Rosenzweig observed recently on *Lawfare* that there are “no universally recognized, generally accepted metrics by which to measure and describe cybersecurity improvements” and that, as a result, decision-makers “are left to make choices about cybersecurity implementation based on qualitative measures rather than quantitative ones.” Rosenzweig is working with the R Street Institute to build a consensus on useful metrics. By raising the question of what tools t... more »
Former Pittsburgh Steeler Merril Hoge Next to Sue Bayer Over Cancer-Causing RoundUp
*Phillip Schneider* - The 54-year old former football star is skeptical about the chemical’s alleged safety.
World Council Of Arameans- YPG Use Christian Proxies to Fear Monger Against Turkey
* Ally’s comment from the other day gives me a perfect intro for this article I’d saved over the week end* Ally August 25, 2019 at 8:09 PM *Hello Penny,* *It saddens me to see what Syria has been turned into. Before the war, 10% of the Syrian population were Christian and a good majority of those Christians (Arameans, Armenians and Assyrians) were living in Northern Syria since they are indigenous to that region and are the world's first Chrisrians. Kurdishis are not only uprooting these people from their homes but also trying to erase their history in order to claim it as their own... more »
Berkeley Bans Natural Gas in New Residential Buildings
While natural gas is setting consumption records nationwide, Berkeley, California, is banning its use in new residential buildings. Beginning January… The post Berkeley Bans Natural Gas in New Residential Buildings appeared first on IER.
Thoughts on making the most of APSA for the alt-ac attendee
C/o Bluestocking, 2008 Uyen Le APSA is nearly upon us again, and I thought I should write something profession-related as I got back into blogging. My first thought was to make fun of annoying questions, but I already did that (six years ago…but still relevant). And there is a lot of advice floating around for […]
Taliban Say They Will Continue To Wage War Against The Afghan Government Even After A U.S. Withdrawal
*Reuters: **U.S., Taliban deal will not stop attacks on Afghan forces, some Taliban say* KABUL/PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - As U.S. and Taliban negotiators push to wrap up talks aimed at securing the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, disagreement remains about whether a pact will mean an end to the insurgents’ fight with the U.S.-backed Afghan government. U.S. and Taliban officials have been negotiating in Qatar since last year on an agreement centered on the withdrawal of U.S. forces, and an end to their longest-ever war, in exchange for a Taliban guarantee that i... more »
Nevada judge freezes permits for new recreational marijuana shops
A Nevada judge halted the licensing process for several dozen new adult-use cannabis stores, siding with companies that lost bids to win the lucrative permits. Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued an injunction after she heard 18 days of evidence and testimony. All sides expect the ruling will be appealed to the state […] Nevada judge freezes permits for new recreational marijuana shops is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
‘Show Me Your Hands’ BOOM! Cop Instantly Kills Unarmed Man Over Growing Weed in California
[image: unarmed]Body camera was released showing the moment an unarmed man was shot and killed by police with almost no warning whatsoever.
Yemen Houthis Are Saying They Have Attacked A Military Target In Saudi Arabia's Capital Of Riyadh
*Al Jazeera:* *Houthis claim attack on military target in Saudi capital Riyadh* *Saudi Arabia has denied there was an attack by the rebels, despite claims by them that an armed drone was used.* Houthi rebels on Monday claimed to have attacked a military target in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh a day after the Yemeni rebels fired ballistic missiles at an airport. According to a spokesperson for the Houthis, who have been battling more than four years of a devastating military campaign led by Saudi Arabia, the attack was carried out with an armed drone. "The Houthis have said the... more »
India Facing “Unprecedented” Economic Slowdown, Extraordinary Steps Urged
By Kevin Helms Many signs indicate that the Indian economy is under grave stress, affecting nearly all sectors. “India’s economy is in a deep mess,”... more »
Fact – No Warming in the United States Since 2005
“There has been no warming in the United States since at least 2005, according to updated data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),” says this article by James Taylor. ____________ Here are some excerpts: 23 Aug 2019 – “Climate Alarmists Foiled: No U.S. Warming Since 2005,” reads the headline. “In January 2005, NOAA ... Read moreFact – No Warming in the United States Since 2005 The post Fact – No Warming in the United States Since 2005 appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Dominoes Falling at Big Banks That Rigged Precious Metals Markets
By Clint Siegner The crooked precious metals trading department at JPMorgan Chase lost another man last week. Christian Trunz pleaded guilty to criminal “spoofing” of... more »
As Libs Dance on Koch’s Grave, They Still Ignore How He Helped Their Cause
[image: as-libs-dance-on-koch-s-grave-they-still-ignore-how-he-helped-their-cause] It’s said one shouldn’t speak ill of the dead, but this is meaningless to the morally dead. This has again been proven with leftists’ reaction to the passing of billionaire libertarian David Koch, whose death of prostate cancer at age 79 was announced Friday.
Trump’s “Order” Backed by Power Congress Gave Up to the Executive Branch in 1977
[image: trump-s-order-backed-by-power-congress-gave-up-to-the-executive-branch-in-1977] President Trump ordered U.S. companies doing business in China to find “an alternative” place, and though he received pushback from much of the mainstream media that he once again was overstepping his bounds and turning his administration in a dictatorship, his action is similar to those enacted by Democrats.
Purchasing a Gun From Walmart Not Nearly as Easy as the Left Claims
[image: purchasing-a-gun-from-wal-mart-not-nearly-as-easy-as-the-left-claims] One reporter decided to see for herself just how easy it was to purchase a firearm from Walmart. What she found surprised her.
Two men rescued a wheelchair-bound woman who fell off a dock into the ocean
When a young woman in a wheelchair fell off a cruise ship dock in St. Martin, two local entertainers jumped in after her to save her from drowning. Randolph Donovan and DJ Kashief Hamilton were both on the cruise ship dock when the woman fell into the water. Donovan, 34, jumped about ten feet down […] The post Two men rescued a wheelchair-bound woman who fell off a dock into the ocean appeared first on Health Nut News.
Who Are The Real Extremists?
[image: undefined] The recent mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton have re-ignited efforts to pass “Red Flag” laws, which allow the government to take away a person’s guns without due process, and expanded background checks on those wishing to purchase a gun. Some supporters of these measures acknowledge they would not have prevented the Dayton and El Paso shootings, but they think the government must “do something,“ even if that something only makes it more difficult for average Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights. The fact that one of the shooters may have been mo... more »
JUICE: Targeting Three Icy Moons
Because Europa Clipper has been on my mind, what with the confirmation of its next mission phase (see Europa Clipper Moves to Next Stage), we need to continue to keep the mission in context. What is playing out is a deepening of our initial reconnaissance of the Jovian system, and the JUICE mission (Jupiter Icy […]
Poland invites nationalism in its commemoration of WWII by moving location and inviting Trump
Rebecca M. Townsend, Assistant Professor of Communication, University of Hartford at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
For the 80th anniversary, Poland has changed the site of the usual commemoration ceremony and, for the first time, has invited a U.S. president to speak.
Democrats turn a venerable legal tool into a declaration of war
Austin Sarat, Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
Was a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Supreme Court by five Democratic senators a legal argument – or a political threat?
Military History You Might Want to Forget: 5 Worst U.S. Generals Ever
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Let the debate begin. *The early days of the 2003 Iraq War were bound to be a graveyard for military and political reputations, given the misperceptions and misjudgments behind America's ill-fated adventure in regime change and nation-building. But Franks, who commanded the invasion, made a bad situation worse.* It would be nice if all American generals were great. How might Vietnam or Iraq have turned out if a George Washington, a Ulysses Grant or a George Patton had been in command? *(This first appeared several years ago.)* Alas, call it the law... more »
Lee-Enfield Rifle: The Game Changing Gun Your History Book Forgot About
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Seriously. *After the war ended the British Army retired the remaining No. 1s and retained the No.4 as its primary rifle. While the service experimented with a replacement, its soldiers took the SMLE into action again in Korea. In April 1951 the Gloucestershire Regiment’s 1st Battalion had to defend Hill 235 against several days of determined attacks by Chinese troops. Their Vickers machine guns ripped apart the enemy formations while the riflemen fired their SMLEs until the rifles were too hot to hold any longer. When that happened they pi... more »
Yes, China Can Pummel U.S. Bases in Asia with Missiles
*James Holmes* *Security, * A new report reinforces problems U.S. military strategists have been discussing for years when it comes to the rise of Chinese military power. So what do we do about it? Last week the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Center (USSC) set policy circles aflutter when it issued a novella-length report that questions the staying power of U.S. military strategy in the Indo-Pacific theater while urging inhabitants of the region to take up their share of the defense burden vis-à-vis a domineering China. Read the whole thing. In one sense the repor... more »
Should Trump Threaten Iran with War?
*Jeremiah Rozman* *Security, * Could this get Tehran to stop its nuclear program? In the field of International Relations, realism is a school of thought that sees power as the key factor in international politics. Realists believe that if you had a time machine and brought Thucydides— the famous Greek historian of the Peloponnesian war—over 2,000 years into the future, he would quickly understand the critical factors in international politics today. The timeless principle of power is that rational leaders would rather be strong than weak. This is not necessarily because they wa... more »
Don't Sweat China's Aircraft Carriers or Stealth Fighters: The 'Peace Disease' Is a Problem
*Charlie Lyons Jones* *Security, * China has lots of modern weapons--they just have never used them under fire. China’s rapid military modernisation has triggered an intense discussion about Australia’s defence priorities, reviving old debates about an independent ‘defence of Australia’ doctrine or a deeper alliance with the United States. Missing from that debate, however, is an understanding of the weaknesses and shortcomings of the People’s Liberation Army. Arguably the most important of these for Australian defence planners to understand is what Chinese President Xi Jinping... more »
Malaysia Vastly Undercounting Poverty
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
GENEVA / KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (IPS) - Philip Alston, the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty & Human Rights, presented his report following a 11-day visit to Malaysia.Malaysia lays claim to the world's lowest national poverty rate by using an unduly low poverty line that does not reflect the cost of living and by excluding vulnerable populations from its official figures. Read the full story, “Malaysia Vastly Undercounting Poverty”, on globalissues.org →
After Two Years of Horrors in Burma, the U.S. Is Still Doing Too Little, Too Late
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Aug 26 (IPS) - Monsoon season is currently wreaking havoc on the more than 911,000 Rohingya refugees displaced from their homeland in Burma (Myanmar) to the ramshackle camps of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Read the full story, “After Two Years of Horrors in Burma, the U.S. Is Still Doing Too Little, Too Late”, on globalissues.org →
Antifa Tactics, Video Of Knife Attack, & Defense Strategy
An interesting video, in 360 Panorama Vision, of an Antifa Swam / Mob attacking a person doing nothing at all offensive or in any way causal. (Standing, passively, with a bike). Some discussion of tactics and preparation options. Continue reading →
Chinese dissidents accuse NGV of stifling free speech over refusal to host pro-democracy talk
Just In - 12 hours ago
An artist and anti-Chinese Government activist has accused the National Gallery of Victoria of "self-censoring" after it declined a request to host an event about democracy and Hong Kong.
Mortgage study so shocking it left the researcher unsure about her future
A new study says older Australians are finding it increasingly difficult to pay off their mortgage before they retire — with the research even causing the lead author of the report to feel insecure.
Bernie Sanders' GND Plan Will Nationalize Power Generation in the U.S.
*"You can't nibble around the edges any more," says Sanders in explaining his plan to essentially nationalize electricity production in the U.S. The full interview is here.* *by Thomas Neuburger* Bernie Sanders recently released his plan for implementing the Green New Deal. These include such comprehensive goals as transitioning to 100% renewable energy for electricity and transportation by 2030 and decarbonizing the entire economy by 2050 (full details here). To get there, Sanders plans a number of ambitious projects, including massive and job-creating infrastucture spending and ... more »
Iran Says Oil Aboard Tanker Sought By The U.S. Has Been Sold To An Unknown Buyer
*DW*: *Iran sells oil from tanker released by Gibraltar* Iran did not identify the buyer of the 2.1 million barrels of oil or where the vessel is currently headed. The US previously said it would take action to prevent the oil from being delivered to Syria. The oil from an Iranian tanker at the heart of a standoff between Washington and Tehran has been sold, the Iranian government announced on Monday. Government spokesman Ali Rabiei did not identify who bought the 2.1 million barrels of crude oil onboard the ship estimated to be worth $130 million (€117 million). He added the bu... more »
The Knives May Finally Be Coming Out for Elon Musk: Vanity Fair Discovers the Tesla-Solar City Sham
Back in June, 2016 Tesla (a car maker) made an offer to buy SolarCity (an installer of rooftop solar). One does not need 3 years of distance to figure out the acquisition made no sense, I (along with many others) thought it was crazy at the time: I am sure there are probably some hippy-dippy […]
Waste Watch: Big Fashion Embraces Sustainability? Ha!
Thirty-two companies present The Fashion Pact to G7; the pledges are so etiolated one might ask, why bother?
Spurt
There are snakes that eat birds, and there are birds that eat snakes. There are lives that serve death, and there are deaths that serve life. Life spurts out skeletons like a gardener plants tomato stakes, and on them we drape our blood tubes and […]
Iraqi parliament group calls alleged Israeli attack ‘declaration of war’
The Fatah Coalition, an influential bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, has called recent airstrikes on the country, allegedly conducted by Israel, a “declaration of war” by the Jewish state and stated that it holds the US fully responsible for Tel Aviv’s actions. In light of this, the coalition has called for the withdrawal of the about […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish troops to enter northern Syria safe zone: Erdogan
Turkish ground troops will enter a planned safe zone in northern Syria “very soon,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Ankara opened a joint operation center with the United States for the safe zone at the weekend. “We are slowly making progress in our efforts to establish a safe zone,” Erdogan said. “Just like many other […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uncovers militant prison in northern Hama: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:15 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) established full control over the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this past week after a long battle against the militant forces. The militant forces, primarily Jaysh Al-Izza and Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, had controlled several towns in northern Hama for most of the war. However, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Anti-quantum-mechanical propaganda at Big Think
Like all platforms whose quality isn't carefully monitored and improved by a hierarchical system of competent filters, BigThink.com has become another Internet-media tool hijacked by mediocre activists – which almost entirely means deceitful, ideologically driven, far left activists – who are just pushy enough and will do everything to spread their stuff. Their knowledge of the actual science is shockingly poor. Even when thousands of dollars per minute of content are flowing to such servers, the content may be expected to be less valuable than a vigorously and urgently used toilet ... more »
World News Briefs -- August 26, 2019
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *ABC News Online:* *G7 leaders unite over efforts to extinguish Brazil's burning Amazon, where over 41,000 fires rage* World leaders say they are preparing to help Brazil battle wildfires burning across the Amazon region. Speaking at the G7 summit in Biarritz, French President Emmanuel Macron said summit leaders were nearing an agreement on how to support Brazil. He said the agreement would involve both technical and financial mechanisms "so that we can help them in the most effective way possible." *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Israel attacks *Pal... more »
Indonesia to Move Capital from Sinking Jakarta to Borneo
It will move from overcrowded, sinking and polluted Jakarta to a site in sparsely populated East Kalimantan province on Borneo island, known for rainforests and orangutans.
One Empty Chair at G-7 Climate Meeting: Trump’s
President Donald Trump skipped a discussion on climate with other world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Causes Global Outrage Over Amazon Fires
The far-right populist leader initially dismissed the hundreds of blazes and then questioned whether activist groups might have started the fires in an effort to damage the credibility of his government.
Trump Claims Serious Trade Negotiations with China to Begin
He declined to say whether he's spoken to President Xi Jinping or to identify those involved in the most recent conversations, saying only that they were at the "highest levels."
G7: Trump et Abe concluent un accord de principe sur le traité de libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 Donald Trump s'est aussi félicité qu'un accord de principe ait été conclu pour un autre « très gros accord » de commerce avec le Japon.
India, Mauritius close to sewing up FTA
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 India and Mauritius are close to finalising the proposed bilateral free trade agreement that got delayed due to apprehensions amongst domestic players in both countries.
EU ambassador says Mercosur trade deal unaffected by Amazon wildfires
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 The trade deal between Europe and the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) provides a clear commitment to the Paris Agreement in combatting climate change, the new EU ambassador in Brasilia said.
Accord de libre-échange avec le Mercosur: Berne satisfait, ONG sceptiques
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 Les ONG, tout comme le monde paysan suisse sont sceptiques concernant l'accord de libre-échange AELE-Mercosur et demandent une analyse détaillée.
Au Canada, les fromages n'aiment pas non plus le goût du CETA
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 Face aux camemberts normands, ou aux Grana Padano italiens à bas prix, les fromages canadiens doivent, depuis l'entrée en vigueur du Ceta, se faire petits sur leurs étals.
UE-Mercosur : l'Espagne s'oppose à un blocage de l'accord commercial
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 L'Espagne, l'Allemagne et le Royaume-Uni ont pris leurs distances avec la ligne adoptée par la France et l'Irlande sur le traité de libre-échange entre le Mercosur et l'Union européenne.
Commerce: Macron désormais opposé à l'accord avec le Mercosur
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 Le soutien initial de Paris à cet accord ignorait les mises en garde de la société civile, pourtant très remontée contre ce projet commercial.
Swiss release more details over EFTA - Mercosur deal
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 Concessions in the agricultural sector went too far. In the area of beef the Swiss had made more concessions than their EU counterparts, says Swiss Farmers' Union.
Brazilian free trade deal ignites fury
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
26-Aug-2019 Norway and its fellow members of the European Free Trade Association have entered into a free trade agreement with Brazil and several other South American countries.
The “affordable housing” payout for the Willow Tree is a joke
1. Tories play whack-a-mole in Northside-Westmount Just when you think you’ve gotten rid of one Tory candidate another pops up from the next hole over, reports Stephen Kimber: So there are now three Tories — one official, two unofficial — running in next week’s provincial byelection in Cape Breton’s Northside-Westmount riding. Could this entire mess […]
Sobering Facts about Global Warming
Originally posted on Science Matters: A Short List Of Facts Global Warming Alarmists Don’t Want To Face by Issues and Insights Editorial Board. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Democrats nearly had a brawl last week in California after the party’s Resolutions Committee rejected a proposed climate debate among Democratic presidential candidates. Global warming so…
All Natural, Mushroom-Based Pesticides Could Revolutionize Farming
*Truth Theory* - Mushroom-based pesticides kill insects attempting to feast on crops without leaching harmful toxins into the environment.
Bolsonaro Greenlights New Pesticides Even as Advocates Mourn Half Billion Dead Bees in Brazil
*Jessica Corbett* - "The death of all these bees is a sign that we're being poisoned."
Emergency Powers and Slippery Slopes
The Italian social philosopher Giorgio Agamben points out that sovereignty in the modern era is most aptly dramatized by the power of decision that emerges under conditions of crisis.[i] He describes sovereignty as arising from the decision to deny individuals full recognition of their rights, a kind of exclusion smuggled into democratic government. There is little doubt that rights foundational to liberal democratic government, and encoded constitutionally, can be sacrificed during times of crisis. Indeed, many if not most governments in the world have exceptions built into the... more »
Overstock CEO was honey trap in FBI attempt to connect Maria Butina to Trump
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 288. The post Overstock CEO was honey trap in FBI attempt to connect Maria Butina to Trump appeared first on The Duran.
A bicycling monarchy
People on minimum wage are subsidizing one of the richest families in the realm. We are entitled to value for money. The post A bicycling monarchy appeared first on The Duran.
China Says It’s “Now the Biggest Market” for GM Cars & Trucks
The automaker’s China sales came to 3.65 million cars in 2018, exceeding its total sales in the US market, where GM delivered nearly 3 million vehicles. The post China Says It’s “Now the Biggest Market” for GM Cars & Trucks appeared first on The Duran.
South American Shockwaves Bring the New Silk Road Into the Americas as Neo-Liberal Order Crumbles
The entire western sponsored regime change operation in Venezuela couldn’t be understood unless one realized that China and Russia see Venezuela as a strategic ally in the Americas and a future zone for Belt and Road projects which are sweeping across the world. The post South American Shockwaves Bring the New Silk Road Into the Americas as Neo-Liberal Order Crumbles appeared first on The Duran.
Endgame in Afghanistan
If drugs were legalized the Taliban would lose 90% of their funding. That would go a long way towards defeating them. The post Endgame in Afghanistan appeared first on The Duran.
Israel Now Visibly in the Mix?
Israel bombed a weapons depot in SW Baghdad on August 12th , or has taken credit for that. The post Israel Now Visibly in the Mix? appeared first on The Duran.
Security In Iraq Aug 15-21, 2019
(Shafaaq News) Violence in Iraq has flatlined since June 2019. Security incidents have been in the teens to twenties over the last eleven weeks. This is despite the Islamic State announcing a new spring-summer offensive in May when attacks spiked. This is another example of how the Islamic State is more interested in rebuilding its cadres in Iraq right now more than carrying out operations. There were 20 incidents recorded from August 15-21, 2019. One was a mass grave discovered south of Mosul in Ninewa province. For the last eleven weeks there have been an average of 20 incidents... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 26
1920 War Min Churchill wrote PM George that he thought reinforcements would lead to victory in 1920 Revolt (Musings On Iraq article on Churchill’s views on Mesopotamia) (Musings On Iraq book review *Churchill’s Folly, How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1922 King Faisal apologized to British Iraq High Commissioner Cox for Anti-British remark made at a party 1968 Mullah Barzani had his two ministers resign from Bakr govt because Baath was backing Jalal Talabani (Mu... more »
Israeli State Terrorism Strikes Iraq, Threatening Regional War
*Dr. Tim Anderson* | Israel has now attacked three of its neighbors in the space of a week.
Gabbard is Victim of DNC’s Rigged Debate ‘Criteria’
*Michael Tracey* | Once again, Democrat elites are attempting to rig their party's primary process.
Tulsi Gabbard Was Right About Syria
*Maj. Danny Sjursen* | For the US, the Syria debacle was a wildly byzantine, self-defeating redux of 2003 Iraq War and 1980s anti-Soviet campaign in Afghanistan.
Lavrov: Syrian Army’s Liberation of Khan Sheikhoun Doesn’t Violate Any Agreement
*21WIRE* | Russian minister reiterates that ceasefire provisions never applied to terrorists.
Poll: 70% of Americans “Angry” at Political System for Only Serving Insiders With Money and Power
By Matt Agorist “A deep and boiling anger” is the sentiment behind a recent poll conducted this month, showing just how utterly pissed off Americans... more »
Arab Countries Increasingly Important for Brazil’s Export Market, Strong Growth Seen
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (MENAFN - Brazil-Arab News Agency) Exports from Brazil to the Arab countries reached US$1.2 (R$4.8) billion in July, up 27.4 percent from a year ago. It was the best monthly performance so far in 2019. The Department of Market Intelligence of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce reported that shipments […] The post Arab Countries Increasingly Important for Brazil’s Export Market, Strong Growth Seen appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Intricate History of Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Locals’ Favorite
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Today, when we stroll through the famous and popular Ibirapuera Park, we do not know what a long history this masterwork had suffered in the big urban jungle that is São Paulo. We have reconstructed the history of its origin for you. The region surrounding the beautiful Ibirapuera Park was once, […] The post The Intricate History of Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Locals’ Favorite appeared first on The Rio Times.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 26, 2019
Reuters *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *Forget the Aircraft Carriers and Stealth Fighters: China's Military Is No Giant* *The Chinese military is to be respected, but not to be feared.* There was nothing truly surprising in the white paper. It’s no secret that China has been moving away from a huge, low-tech peasant military to a smaller, more agile and high-tech force. Still, there is plenty in the paper to disturb the West as well as China’s Asian neighbors. China’s new defense white paper has been eagerly awaited by Western analysts searching for clues to Beijing’s national... more »
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