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Vireo Health posts cannabis revenue rise, net loss for second quarter
Vireo Health, a Minneapolis-based multistate marijuana operator, on Thursday reported revenue of $7.2 million in the second quarter, up 70% from the same period a year ago. The net loss for the quarter, ending June 30, was approximately $1.9 million, compared with net income of $120,080 for the prior-year period. The company recently announced it […] Vireo Health posts cannabis revenue rise, net loss for second quarter is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Maine’s largest medical marijuana firm at heart of business dispute
Maine’s biggest medical cannabis operator is trying to end its relationship with a company behind its fast-growing edibles operation. Wellness Connection, based in Portland, Maine, contends CanWell of Rhode Island is to blame for $14 million in losses caused by low yields from its extraction equipment and processes. CanWell, meanwhile, says the charges were trumped […] Maine’s largest medical marijuana firm at heart of business dispute is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis firm buys Denver-based Mary’s Brands
Colorado-based Mary’s Brands, the maker of a marijuana skin patch, was acquired for an undisclosed amount by BR Brands of Connecticut. BR Brands, based in Greenwich, Connecticut, owns and distributes a range of cannabis and hemp products. After the deal closed, Mary’s Brands CEO Lynn Honderd stepped down as CEO but remains an adviser. Denver-based […] Cannabis firm buys Denver-based Mary’s Brands is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
President Trump Delivers Remarks on Official Formation of U.S. Space Command – 4:15pm Livestream…
Today President Trump is participating in the formal establishment of US Space Command as a unified combatant command, ie. “space force”. The President is expected to deliver public remarks for the first time since returning from the G-7 Summit in … Continue reading →
A European Perspective on Boeing’s 737 MAX Debacle: An “Existential Crisis” for a National Champion
Four existential threats to Boeing: Adverse court judgments, losing insurance retroactively, new competitors, and the end of today's regulatory regime.
Lawrence O'Donnell gets over his skis!
*THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019For entertainment purposes only:* Why does Donald Trump seem to love Vladimir Putin so much? We can't answer your question. At this point, neither can Lawrence O'Donnell, though he did get way out over his skis pm Tuesday night's Last Word. On Wednesday night, he had to retract what he'd said. Everybody makes mistakes, and this was the latest example. The fact that Lawrence retracted his claims doesn't mean that his claims are false. It's still possible that Lawrence's claims are true. It's also possible that Lawrence stopped to rob a bank Tuesday night ... more »
Teen Girl Loses Memory of 3 Months of her Life and 1/3 of Her Body Weight after HPV Vaccination – Barely Escapes Medical Kidnapping
A month after I had taken ill, I was back in hospital waiting to have an MRI scan to check for a brain tumour or encephalitis. Luckily the results came back negative and through a process of elimination I was given a probable diagnosis of ME [Myalgic Encephalomyelitis] probably caused by the HPV vaccine. School started back at the beginning of September, but I was so ill and in a wheelchair by now, so I was unable to go. The next thing I remember is the Christmas decorations being up. It was on the 16th of December. I have no recollection of those 3 months. The only information I h... more »
Walking The Walk: "The Surprising Answer Andrew Luck Gave When He Was Asked What’s Next"
*"The Surprising Answer Andrew Luck Gave* * When He Was Asked What’s Next"* by Shawn Langlois "Best-selling sportswriter John Feinstein, over his 40-year career, has asked countless athletes the same question: What’re you gonna do when you’re done? Typical answers: coach, talk sports on TV or radio, scout, etc. But Andrew Luck’s answer was anything but typical. In fact, Feinstein, in a piece for the Washington Post, said he’d never heard an answer like Luck’s before. Or since. ‘Honestly, I think I could be very happy teaching high school history.’ - Andrew Luck That was back in 201... more »
Re-elect Trump or We All Die
(By Cyril Blubberpuss, Conservative-American) "We're all gonna die! Incoming!" I screamed as I waddled away from a Syrian hot dog vendor so I wouldn't have to pay my tab. OK, perhaps a bit hyperbolic but it works every time. Donnie taught me that trick in 1979. But I'm not too far off. The liberal wackjob that runs this septic tank of a blog would tell you "#Still Sanders!, bleat, bleat, bleat!". Even though Sanders has as about much chance of getting elected as the Red Sox have of running the table and winning the World Series again. Ha! Suck it, Alex Cora! Indeed, the se...more »
Colombia's Peace Deal With FARC On The Verge Of Collapsing
Prominent members of Colombia’s Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, including Ivan Marquez (center) say they are relaunching the group that demobilized after a 2016 peace deal Screen Grab Courtesy The Guardian: *Former Farc commanders say they are returning to war despite 2016 peace deal* Men in YouTube video lambast the Colombian president, Iván Duque, and his government for not keeping its end of the deal Two former commanders of the demobilised Colombian rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Farc, have announced a that they are returning to war, nearly thr... more »
Think you know anything of fentanyl?
8-29-19 * The *Mexican Navy in the Port of Cardenas discovered 52,000 pounds of fentanyl powder in a mismarked container from a Danish ship arriving from Shanghai, China. https://www.theepochtimes.com/mexico-seizes-52000-pounds-of-fentanyl-from-china_3059981.html ...................................................... 2-26-19 * China *was quickly able to leverage foreign investment and technological know-how into its own sprawling life science industry. That’s due not only to China’s highly educated workforce, but because developing a robust biotechnology sector is a necessity a... more »
So bad it's (almost) good
“The UK government is completely controlled by Israel” asserts Palestinian poster girl Ahed Tamimi. “The UK is completely controlled and occupied by Israel and is supporting Israel to kill innocent people who are demonstrating for their rights.” she continues. “They [Zionists] want nothing but to kill all Palestinians so they can take all their land. They believe that all Palestinians should also be killed which shows that they're racist.” What is it about those people who unintentionally reveal their own thoughts and wishes through this uniquely infantile type of projection? ... more »
Clean Energy has an Impact on the GDP of Brazil’s Northeastern Municipalities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the growing participation of wind and solar energy, the Brazilian energy matrix is becoming increasingly sustainable. As shown in the 2018 Annual Energy Balance of the Energy Research Company (EPE), the Northeast has stood out by having about 80 percent of the country's wind towers, in addition to countless […] The post Clean Energy has an Impact on the GDP of Brazil’s Northeastern Municipalities appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Intercept: Dallagnol Lied About Prosecutors Leaking Investigation Info to Press
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Conversations obtained through the website The Intercept Brasil and published on Thursday, August 29th, indicate that the coordinator of Operation Car Wash, Deltan Dallagnol, lied to the public when denying that public officials passed information about investigations onto the press. In chats on Telegram, prosecutors admit to "leaks," and Dallagnol […] The post The Intercept: Dallagnol Lied About Prosecutors Leaking Investigation Info to Press appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro is Ruling Country by Executive Decrees, Say Critics
[image: Brazil,President Bolsonaro signs decree lifting requirements for gun ownership.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – When Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro took office in January he promised a conservative shift in customs while adopting a more liberal stance in the economy. To do so, the President has been signing an excessive number of decrees and executive measures, according to group known as Pact for Democracy. “Legislating through […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro is Ruling Country by Executive Decrees, Say Critics appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Social Engineering of the Meaning of Life
*Patrick J. Herbert* - We have been fed lies by a system designed to enslave us since birth.
The American Gulag: Brick by Brick, Our Prison Walls Get More Oppressive by the Day
*John W. Whitehead* - Face the facts: we are no longer free.
U.S. Social Media Companies Block Accounts From China Over Hong Kong Disinformation
Anti-extradition bill protest in Hong Kong, June 2019 (Source: Flickr/Studio Incendo) *Twitter, Facebook, and Google Block Accounts Over Hong Kong Disinformation Campaign* On Aug. 19, Twitter issued a public statement revealing the existence of a “significant state-backed information operation focused on the situation in Hong Kong.” Twitter identified 936 accounts “originating from within the People’s Republic of China,” all of which were “deliberately and specifically attempting to sow political discord in Hong Kong.” Twitter has suspended those accounts, which violate Twitter’s... more »
‘A Big Deal’: Florida Braces for Hurricane Dorian
The National Hurricane Center said the Category 1 storm is expected to strengthen into a potentially catastrophic Cat 4 with winds of 130 mph.
CBS Sacramento Interviews Researcher Denouncing 5G Tower Risks. No Mention That He Has Consulted For Telecom Industry Since The ’90s.
By B.N. Frank There have been many news reports from Sacramento and other California communities regarding health concerns from exposure to 5G small cell towers. ... more »
Two Poems by David R. Henderson
I gave a talk last night to approximately 80 members of the local Lincoln Club, a group within the Republican Party of California. The topic was “President Trump’s Economic Policies: A Balanced Assessment.” After giving some basic background about myself, I showed them a poem that summed up my talk. I’m hereby copyrighting it. […] The post Two Poems by David R. Henderson appeared first on Econlib.
Israel Has Positioned Mannequins Of Soldiers Along The Lebanon Border
خلصنا المزح بموضوع الجيب ✋ هذه الفضيحة كفيلة بإسقاط رؤوس كبيرة في جيشكم !! لأنها تدل عن "غباء وحمق" لأنكم لم تتعلموا بعد انكم بمواجة رجال لديهم من الحكمة والحرفية والشجاعة والإيمان مايكفي لهزيمتكم !!#انضبوا وضبوا تماثيلكم .. هالحركات حتى الأطفال بلعبة الغميضة ما بيعملوها ✋ pic.twitter.com/0FqVHC0hF9 — علي شعيب 🇱🇧 (@ali_shoeib1) August 29, 2019 *The Guardian:* *Israel deploys mannequin soldiers on border with Lebanon* *Hezbollah has warned of retaliatory attack after drone strikes on Beirut at weekend.* Israel has positioned mannequins of soldiers in jeeps along the Lebanon bord... more »
Would You Like To Know If Candidates Will Back The Green New Deal BEFORE You Vote For Them?
Blue America's newest endorsee is Jason Butler, the progressive candidate taking on reactionary Trump enabler George Holding in a North Carolina red district (NC-02) trending purple. Last cycle Holding only eked out a bare 51.3% win-- in a district where Obama lost both times and where Trump beat Hillary by over 10 points! Earlier in the week Jason shared some of his approach to the campaign with us. Since then he decided to tell his supporters about why battling the Climate Crisis is a major part of why he decided to run. "As a dad with three young kids, I think a lot about the k... more »
Why Do Otherwise Honorable People Work For Trump's Criminal Regime?
I don't know that there are too many honorable people working for Trump's regime any longer. I imagine most of the left behinds are one version another of lowlife Jewish neo-Nazi Stephen Miller. The actual honorable people have fled mostly long ago. One day, whatever honorable Republicans there are left in Congress may flee in greater numbers as well, not the ones like Chris Collins, Michael McCaul, Louie Gohmert, Nevin Nunes, Donald Bacon, Steve King... *honorable ones* who just can't take being part of it any long, who know they will never been able to explain the enabling and k... more »
Health Experts Warn WiFi Radiation Affects Kids’ Brains, Behavior, Risk for Tumors; Video Provides More Details
By B.N. Frank Research has already determined that people, animals and nature are affected by exposure to all sources of Electromagnetic Radiation aka “Electrosmog”. This... more »
What Happened to Puerto Rico’s Economy?
*Jen Sidorova* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Persistent failure to pay required contributions—combined with population and economic decline—have led to the collapse of Puerto Rico’s pension fund, sending it spiraling into bankruptcy. After weeks of protests in July, Puerto Rico has a new governor. And although this latest season of unrest was sparked by a series of misogynistic and homophobic texts from the now-former governor, dubbed “Ricky Leaks,” the people have been deeply upset with conditions in Puerto Rico for a long, long time. After all, most of Puerto Rico’s you... more »
Denmark: It’s Bigger Than Greenland
*Daniel Kochis* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Through blood sacrificed and a political willingness to stand side by side with the United States, Denmark has proved itself a committed ally. This fact alone should have been enough for the president to continue his planned visit. Denmark has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. President Donald Trump’s unexpected interest in buying Greenland and his subsequent postponement of a planned State Department visit to Copenhagen rankled Danish feathers and left many on both sides of the Atlantic scratching their heads.... more »
Trump’s Iran Policy Needs a History Lesson
*Assal Rad* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump should be mindful of Saddam Hussein’s experience invading Iran nearly forty years ago, lest he endure the same fate. *Soon Hossein’s voice will be heard everywhere...* *Do not threaten us with war, we are alive* *We have entrusted our swords with our answer to you* *The word ‘surrender’ has been erased from our vocabulary * These were the words passionately chanted by a Shiite Maddahi performer in Iran in September 2018. As a part of commemorating the holy month of Muharram, Shiites often gather and listen to eul... more »
Last Year, Israel Lost an F-16I Fighter Because the Crew 'Failed to Defend Themselves'
*Gabriele Barison* *Security, * The warning systems in the F-16I that was hit alerted the pilot and navigator of the threat on time. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has completed its investigations on the loss of a F-16I to a Syrian S-200 (NATO: SA-5 Gammon) missile on Feb. 5. The service determined that the crew, in its quest to complete the mission, had failed to defend themselves from the incoming missile. Seven other aircraft were able to complete their missions by deploying countermeasures. *(This first appeared last year.)* “Their actions did not correlate with standard proced... more »
Why America Must Confront Power-Hungry Iran
*Mark Wallace, Fred Zeidman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Dealing with Iran’s aggression is a zero-sum game. There is no middle ground where both free nations led by Washington and the Iranian regime can find a win. With each passing week, Iran’s strategy comes into sharper focus: harass the international community and try to sow concern in energy markets without taking action that would prompt a kinetic response. Iran is a radical force, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, and a cheat that counts on weak-kneed countries to give in to extortion. Regime l... more »
Lebanon Prepares for War While Israel Is at War with Itself
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs a tough image to survive September's elections. But did his posturing just cross a line? On Sunday, Lebanon was rattled by two air raids. As the dust settles, the small Mediterranean republic is now waiting anxiously to see if simmering Iranian-Israeli tensions will evaporate—or boil over into a full-scale war on Lebanese soil. “There is a scenario of continuing with this ongoing pattern of limited, calibrated tit-for-tat escalation, or things can get out of control, and we are sudde... more »
‘We’ll Always Have a Presence’: Trump Plans to Keep 8,600 US Troops in Afghanistan
Over 15 years after President Bush declared the Afghanistan war won, President Trump announced that he plans to keep 8,600 troops in the country.
August 29:starve your family, pay for wars.....
....our billionaires need your money. _______________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/trump-oil-and-gas-methane-emissions-1.5263859 Of course. And before you heave a sigh of relief that we Canadians don't live in the U.S., think. Canada's Conservative party is the equivalent of Trump's Republicans. Canada's Liberal party is the equivalent of those Democrats who are a lot like Trump's Republicans. And neither Conservatives nor Liberals have much of a policy policy beyond calling each other names. And Canada really doesn't have an eq... more »
National Weather Service Retracts its Shiviluch 70k announcement
Okay, I think this settles the question: National Weather Service Retracts its Shiviluch 70k announcement As you can see above, according to the NWS the ash plume rose to ‘only” 23,000 ft (4.37 miles). The post National Weather Service Retracts its Shiviluch 70k announcement appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Israel Reveals Details Of Iran-Hezbollah Missile Plot
*The Times Of Israel: **‘Watch out’: In tacit threat, IDF reveals details of Iran-Hezbollah missile plot* Israel names Iranian, Lebanese officers working secretively for years to give Shiite terror group advanced munitions; wants Lebanon, world to act to halt the program The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday revealed the identities of four senior Iranian and Hezbollah officials involved in a joint project to manufacture precision-guided missiles for the Lebanese terror group, in a dramatic move apparently intended as a tacit threat to the officers. The army warned that the Irania... more »
HuffPost: Disturbing Report Shows How Many Environmental Activists Are Killed Each Week
A new study reveals that around the world, people are murdered and attacked for defending the Earth. Even in America, activists are being silenced. More than three environmental activists were killed around the world each week last year, according to a new human rights report. A recent report from the UK-based NGO Global Witness paints […] The post HuffPost: Disturbing Report Shows How Many Environmental Activists Are Killed Each Week appeared first on Health Nut News.
Report blows apart Dem benign border narrative in US prisons
The Truth Democrats and MSM Don’t Want the Country to See Before 2020 Elections Majority of Federal Arrestees are Foreigners, Thousands of “Unknown Citizenship” , . Judicial Watch August 27, 2019 Months after the U.S. Sentencing Commission revealed most federal crimes are executed by Hispanics and involve immigrants and drugs, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reports that foreigners accounted for the vast majority of federal arrests last year. Disturbing figures were released this month by the DOJ’s Bureau of Justice Statistics, the government agency responsible for collecting crime ... more »
Kuwait, Germany and Belgium UN Resolution For Ceasefire in Idlib- Russia likely to Veto?
*Interesting... Kuwait, Germany and Belgium* *Link * *- The United Nations Security Council is considering a draft resolution that would call for a truce in northwestern Syria “to avoid a further deterioration of the already catastrophic humanitarian situation,” though diplomats said on Thursday that such a move is likely to face opposition from veto-power Russia. * *Kuwait, Germany and Belgium circulated a draft resolution, seen by Reuters, to the 15-member U.N. Security Council late on Wednesday that would express “outrage at the unacceptable levels of violence escalating in an... more »
And the band played on
“And the band played on” comes from a powerful protest song called “Ball of Confusion” sung by The Temptations in the late 1960s and written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong. It was also the movie title for a 1993 … Continue reading →
A Major Step for the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope has been assembled for the first time, meaning its two halves — the spacecraft and the telescope — have been connected, following up earlier testing in which the two parts were temporarily connected by ground wiring. The latter took place almost a year ago, in September of 2018, allowing spacecraft […]
Climate change melts 12.5bn tons of ice in Greenland 50 years earlier than predicted–Telegraph
By Paul Homewood The Telegraph is head to head with the Mirror in the race for worst climate story of the week: Billions of tonnes of ice in Greenland is melting 50 years ahead of climate change schedules, preventing inhabitants from moving around the country by sledge and leading to the surreal spectacle […]
Is It Really That Simple?
Some days I look at the landscape of educational issues, and I think that all our educational problems boil down to one, simple, two-part problem. 1) We don't spend enough money on education because 2) We don't want to. We could erase the pockets of educational underserving, by spending the money necessary to fix the buildings, provide the resources, support the students, create a safe and effective learning environment. We could coax people back into teaching by raising the pay and providing supports to make the job more attractive (imagine a school with, for example, a secretary ... more »
Rep. Mike Hill: Red Flag Laws & Right to Life Bill
[image: duke-pesta-rep-mike-hill-red-flag-laws-right-to-life-bill] VIDEO - Rep. Mike Hill of Florida talked with Dr. Duke Pesta regarding a couple of hot topics concerning today's culture. The first topic being gun control and red flag laws, Rep. Hill expressed his concern for the law, deeming parts of it unconstitutional, but praised other aspects of it. The second topic involved Hill's bill he's working on - a right to life bill. He mentioned that he was coming at it from a different angle than what most lawmakers have tried in the past.
Prominent Yale Professor Rejects Darwinism, Says Intelligent Design Is Worth Considering
[image: prominent-yale-professor-rejects-darwinism-says-intelligent-design-is-worth-considering] A respected Yale professor argues that Darwinism is no longer a tenable theory, and scholars should at least consider intelligent design.
The Afghan War Is Pitting Family Members Against Each Other
Baz Muhammad was killed by his own son's Taliban unit just hours after speaking to RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan. *RFE: **Pro-Government Afghan Commander Killed By His Own Son's Taliban Unit* SHEBERGHAN, Afghanistan -- A pro-government commander in Afghanistan has been killed in a battle against a group of Taliban fighters that included his own son. The battle also involved two Afghan brothers who fought on opposite sides – a pro-government militia fighter who was killed and his brother, a Taliban militant, who was wounded and escaped from the battlefield. The overnight battle... more »
Savor The Media’s Outrage
Image via Middle Finger News Service Archives 1/20/2017 The NYT’s leaked transcript from a few weeks ago wrecked any chance of anyone falling for their “All The News That’s Fit To Print” baloney again – when the scribblers are hassling their editor because the paper isn’t calling Trump “racist” often enough, you’ve Old Yeller’d objectivity. When you openly plan to replace American history with a garbage narrative designed to undermine the moral foundation of its citizenry’s right to self-government in order to solidify your own caste’s hold on power, you’ve chosen a side in the Octa... more »
Will THC Be Removed From Drug-Test Screenings Starting on Aug. 30?
Are you a medical-marijuana licensee in the state of Oklahoma?
Patrol Group Finds Two-Headed Turtle Hatchling
The hatchling was found alive and released into the ocean.
Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Rumbles 150 Miles Off Oregon Coast
No tsunami is expected, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Watchdog: Justice Official Watched Porn on Work Computers
The Justice Department's inspector general says a former deputy assistant attorney general resigned after admitting watching pornography on their government computer.
House Dems Say Trump Admin Blocking Visits to Border Sites
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is objecting to the Trump administration's decision to block committee staffers from conducting additional visits to detention facilities.
Are Fentanyl Users Cleaning Needles by Poking Toilet Paper Rolls?
Even if they are, it is unlikely fentanyl exposure by simple skin contact could poison someone.
Your Refrigerator Is Where All That Farmer's Market Produce Goes To Die
In America, some groups tell us expiration dates on food are just a conservative guideline while other groups insist that if someone buys expired food the merchant should go to jail. In Europe it can be even more strange, they once tried to ban ugly fruit from being sold because it would likely be purchased by poor people, If you are a believer in the precautionary principle over all, you buy armloads of organic food at the farmer's market on Saturday, ingest herbs and supplements to promote probiotic health, and religiously obey expiration dates, your refrigerator is probably where... more »
Burgundy Wine Grapes: A Climate Change Story
If you believe in medieval accounts of wine harvest dates, Burgundy grapes are in crisis. A new look at dates of grape harvest from the last 664 years says wine grapes in Burgundy, eastern France, have been picked 13 days earlier on average since 1988 than they were in the previous six centuries, and that is due to the region's hotter and drier climate in recent years. How accurate that is beyond the last 30 years is unclear. read more
DEMOCRATS STILL CAN'T OUT-BUTCH THE GOP
So this is happening: The Supreme Court in January said it would hear *New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. City of New York,* a case involving some unique-to-New-York restrictions on how gun owners with permits may transport their weapons. The rules were so strict that they forbade taking an unloaded weapon to a firing range outside the city or to a permit-holder’s second home within the state.... The city of New York rescinded the regulations that the gun groups and owners had objected to, and the state legislature passed a law prohibiting their reinstatement. The two sid... more »
Hubris as A Strategy…
Hubris (/ ˈ h juː b r ɪ s /, from ancient Greek ὕβρις) describes a personality quality of extreme or foolish pride or dangerous overconfidence, often in combination with (or synonymous with) arrogance. There appears to be a concerted … Continue reading →
The Role of the LaRouche Committees on Correspondence in the U.S. Moon-Mars Project - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
The Role of the LaRouche Committees on Correspondence in the U.S. Moon-Mars Project Video of The Role of the LaRouche Committees on Correspondence in the U.S. Moon-Mars Project This call will involve an in-depth discussion of the role of the recently formed and forming Committees of Correspondence in the Moon-Mars Project now underway by NASA. As we approach October 5th, Moon day, the battle lines could not be more clearly drawn. On the one side, the Central Bankers for the current globalist order are completely stuck in their speculative financial order and are proposing a finan... more »
GPIF's CIO Warns of Synchronized Global Markets
John Gittelsohn of Bloomberg reports that global markets have become so synchronized that money managers risk losing on every front, according to Hiromichi Mizuno, chief investment officer of the world’s largest pension fund: Global markets have become so synchronized that money managers risk losing on every front, according to Hiromichi Mizuno, chief investment officer of the world’s largest pension fund. Japan’s $1.5 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund lost money in equities, fixed-income and currency positions in the last three months of 2018, Mizuno pointed out on Tues... more »
Bourke, NSW Almost As Hot As 1878
Bourke, NSW is one of less than a dozen stations in Australia with a good long term daily temperature record in the GHCN database. Bourke reached 120F three times from 1878 to 1906, and never got that hot again. Maximum … Continue reading →
President Trump: Taliban Deal Close, U.S. Troops To Drop To 8,600
*Reuters: **Trump: U.S. will maintain presence in Afghanistan even if deal reached with Taliban* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan were being reduced to 8,600 but that American forces would remain in the country even if Washington reaches an agreement with the Taliban to end the 18-year war. “Oh yeah, you have to keep a presence,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News radio. “We’re going to keep a presence there. We’re reducing that presence very substantially and we’re going to always have a presence. We’re g... more »
The Z Man sums up the 2020 elections . . .
. . . in his usual inimitable style. The 2020 campaign promises to be Trump running around the country telling his fans about all the winning, while Warren runs around wagging her bony finger at them, telling them about how she has been wronged. It will be the cad versus the nag, largely a fight among white people about how best to go into that dark night. On the one side will be Trump nostalgic for a lost America. On the other will be Warren, haunted by an America that never was. Two characters from a soon to be forgotten past. Neither side will have much to say about what comes a... more »
A study of almost half a million people has found there's no single 'gay gene'
Scientists debunk the idea of a single "gay gene" in the largest study to date of the genetics of same-sex sexual behaviour. Their findings paint a diverse and complex picture of human sexuality, and the genetic factors that influence it.
'Falling costs of solar' drive 20pc increase in panel installation last year as businesses dive in
Green loans for businesses are making long-shelved plans for renewable energy viable and powering up a new boom in solar PV installation.
Feel like the 2016 US election never ended? You're right
The 2020 campaign began a long time ago. If fact, it was the day of Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017. But here are the key moments you need to pay attention to.
Discovering the Fertile Crescent in Iraq
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
The plan was for a two-week trip, commissioned by donors, when I landed in northern Iraq one day in June. Foremost on my mind was finding Christians, specifically evangelicals, who remained in spite of attempts by ISIS to drive them from their homes, especially during its three-year reign of rage from the city of Mosul.
Why the queen said yes to Boris Johnson's request to suspend Parliament
Laura Beers, Associate Professor of History, American University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
The U.K. prime minister sought to suppress Parliamentary opponents, saying he – not they – represents the will of the British people. It put Queen Elizabeth II in a real bind.
"TERFS go home, Kill Terfs"
*"TERFS Go Home" Graffiti scrawled on Windows* *of Vancouver Women's Rape Shelter* *TERF (/ˈtɜːrf/, also written terf) is an acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminist". Coined in 2008, the term is applied to a minority of radical feminists who espouse sentiments that other feminists consider transphobic, such as opposition to transgender rights, the exclusion of trans women in women's spaces, and the rejection of the assertion that trans women are women.* Yesterday, I promised to post another in a series I call the "Dog Dayz of Summer Newz" but this item was on the supper ... more »
Future POTUS…Not
Sen. @BernieSanders takes on a speed bag. pic.twitter.com/HwLQLOqO0s — Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) August 27, 2019 Serious lack of self-awareness. This guy has never played on any competitive sports team and doesn’t even have a participation trophy case. Please Like, Share, Subscribe, Re-Blog, Comment, Laugh…and Vote
China And President Trump Are Toning Down Their Trade War Rhetoric
*CNBC:* *Trump says US and China resume trade talks Thursday ‘at a different level’* * Trump made the remarks in an interview with Fox News Radio without elaborating on what “a different level” means. * “Let’s see what the end product is, that’s what you have to judge it by,” Trump said. * China softened its stance, saying it’s willing to resolve the trade war with a “calm attitude” and indicating it won’t retaliate immediately. President Donald Trump said the U.S. and China are set to have trade talks on Thursday “at a different level.” “There’s a talk scheduled for today at a ... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/29/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente Trade “Google to shift Pixel smartphone production from China to Vietnam” [Nikkei Asian Review (Furzy Mouse)]. “Working with a partner, Google started work this summer to convert an old Nokia factory in the northern Vietnamese province of Bac Ninh to handle production of Pixel phones, two people familiar with the […]
Northwest Passage Update 2019 08 28
Update on Northwest Passage Traffic August 29, 2019 Background information is reprinted later on. Above shows the last 10 days of shifting ice concentrations in the NWP choke point, Queen Maud region. Aug. 19 Prince Regent Inlet, top center was plugged, while Peel Sound, top left opened up and allowed passage. In just a week […]
Removal of dude walls and Bolsheviks' terror of the 1950s
...and a movie about a countess... Jaime has brought us another remarkable story at NPR: Rachel Maddow, a far left talking head, visited a university, saw portraits of some distinguished men, called it a "dude wall", and because there is a whole movement – whose leaders remain at large – which openly fights against all "dudes", the situation escalated and they have removed all the paintings: Some important chap from the university returned to the hall and was shocked by the empty walls. So would I. Does it remind me of something? You bet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).pus... more »
Inspector General Report on James Comey Conduct and Memos….
The DOJ Office of Inspector General has released and 83-page report on former FBI Director James Comey; outlining the inspector general investigative findings for how Mr. Comey handled sensitive information including personal memos about President Trump. Report Link Here – … Continue reading →
Hurricane Dorian 11am Update – Florida Residents Should Monitor Closely…
[National Hurricane Center] At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Dorian was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 67.2 West. Dorian is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h), and this general motion is expected … Continue reading →
Chinese Military Strategists Believe Asian Countries Will Choose China Over The U.S.
Ren Guoqiang, a Chinese defence ministry spokesman, says the country remains “resolute” in protecting its rights and interests. Photo: Handout *SCMP:* *Chinese military figures cast doubt on US plans to build more bases in Asia-Pacific* * US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says Pentagon wants to expand presence in region, but PLA strategists suggest countries may not want to sacrifice relations with China * Beijing has already warned of countermeasures if American missiles are stationed in the region and the latest plans threaten to up the ante Chinese military analysts have questione... more »
Musical Interlude: George Harrison, "What Is Life"
George Harrison, "What Is Life"
Cherokee Nation Seeks to Send First Delegate to Congress
Cherokee Nation announcement Cherokee Nation Aug 22, 2019 Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Thursday that the tribe is taking an historic initial step to enact the Cherokee Nation’s treaty right to send a delegate to the U.S. Congress. The Cherokee Nation delegate is referenced in both the Treaty of Hopewell from 1785 and Treaty of New Echota from 1835 between the Cherokee Nation and federal government. The Treaty of 1866 also reaffirms all previous treaties between the Cherokee Nation and United States. Chief Hoskin also announced he is nominating Kim... more »
Tilt Holdings reports increased marijuana revenue, second-quarter loss
Tilt Holdings, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in cannabis technology, reported revenue of $39 million in the second quarter, a 13% increase from the first quarter of 2019. Net loss for the second quarter, ending June 30, was $48.9 million, compared with a net loss of $5.3 million for the prior-year period. Tilt Holdings trades on […] Tilt Holdings reports increased marijuana revenue, second-quarter loss is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis path to profitability requires close look at operating models
For investors, it is critical to know the details of how a cannabis company in this hypergrowth industry plans to bridge the gap between its current money-losing reality and the vision of a profitable future. Cannabis path to profitability requires close look at operating models is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Tilray inks first deal to buy adult-use cannabis retailer in Canada for CA$110 million
Canadian cannabis producer Tilray is expanding into Alberta’s competitive recreational marijuana market with the planned acquisition of retailer Four20 for 110 million Canadian dollars ($82 million). It is Tilray’s first agreement to acquire a cannabis retailer in Canada outright after taking small positions in Spiritleaf and Westleaf. Four20 has six of Alberta’s 277 adult-use cannabis locations. The definitive […] Tilray inks first deal to buy adult-use cannabis retailer in Canada for CA$110 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news f... more »
President Trump Is Holding Up Ukraine Military Aid
*Politico:* *Trump holds up Ukraine military aid meant to confront Russia* The Trump administration is slow-walking $250 million in military assistance to Ukraine, annoying lawmakers and advocates who argue the funding is critical to keeping Russia at bay. President Donald Trump asked his national security team to review the funding program, known as the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, in order to ensure the money is being used in the best interest of the United States, a senior administration official told POLITICO on Wednesday. But the delays come amid questions over Tr... more »
Climate change: Big lifestyle changes ‘needed to cut emissions’-DEFRA Chief Scientist
By Paul Homewood h/t Robin Guenier Harrabin seems to be getting a bit unpopular with climate scientists these days, as he has begun highlighting how peoples’ current lifestyles are totally incompatible with our “climate change obligations”. In which case, this latest report won’t help his cause! People must use less transport, eat […]
London-Based Musician Sarathy Korwar Celebrates South Asian Voices, Turns Racial Stereotypes On Their Head
Sarathy Korwar's album, “More Arriving,” celebrates refugees and migrants who continue to flow into the UK and serves as a statement of brown pride. The post London-Based Musician Sarathy Korwar Celebrates South Asian Voices, Turns Racial Stereotypes On Their Head appeared first on Shadowproof .
Communism and Fascism
In September of 1939, almost exactly 80 years ago, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union started World War II by invading Poland. Though Hitler double-crossed Stalin two years later, the secret provisions of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact explicitly divided Eastern Europe between them. How was this alliance possible – and what was it all about? False […] The post Communism and Fascism appeared first on Econlib.
Langworthy tells Gillibrand to get back to work
In a widely circulated statement, New York Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy is telling Senator Kirstin Gillibrand to get back to work following her recently ended four-year pursuit of the presidency. “Kirsten Gillibrand has been using her U.S. Senate office
Free Download: Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, “On Death and Dying”
“Grief may be a thing we all have in common but it looks different on everyone. It isn’t just death we have to grieve. It’s life, it’s loss, it’s change. And then we wonder why it has to suck so much sometimes, it has to hurt so bad. The thing we gotta try to remember is that it can turn on a dime. That’s how you stay alive when it hurts so much you can’t breathe. That’s how you survive. By remembering that one day somehow, impossibly, it won’t feel this way. It wont hurt this much. Grief comes in it’s own time for everyone in it’s own way. So the best we can do, the best anyone can... more »
Reanimating the Minerva Cast
In the Fall semester we will be reanimating the podcast series that Grand Duck Dan initiated a few several years ago. As in the original, the podcast will largely be conversations with academics, engaging them on their past and current work as well as their views on important unanswered or underaddressed questions and future of […]
"If We Never Knew It..."
○ "Because God is never cruel, there is a reason for all things. We must know the pain of loss; because if we never knew it, we would have no compassion for others, and we would become monsters of self-regard, creatures of unalloyed self-interest. The terrible pain of loss teaches humility to our prideful kind, has the power to soften uncaring hearts, to make a better person of a good one." - Dean Koontz
"Epstein: Too Much For People To Take?"
*"Epstein: Too Much For People To Take?"* by Free- Mans Perspective "It’s profoundly dangerous to teach people things they’re not ready to learn. That’s why people who see pedophilia in high places keep their mouths shut. If they speak up, they’re likely to be chopped up by the friends of the pedophiles, and to the approval of an uncomfortable public. (I presume this is also why women shut their mouths after being abused. If you tell people what they don’t want to know, they’ll be glad when you’re swept away.) The unspoken parts of such things are the implications they cast: • If u... more »
"We Like To Think..."
"We like to think that we are rational beings; humane, conscientious, civilized, thoughtful. But when things fall apart, even just a little, it becomes clear we are not better than animals. We have opposable thumbs, we think, we walk erect, we speak, we dream, but deep down we are still routing around in the primordial ooze; biting, clawing, scratching out an existence in the cold, dark world like the rest of the tree-toads and sloths." - "Grey's Anatomy"
Triumph of the Right is Changing the World Order
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug 29 (IPS) - Katharina Hofmann de Moura holds a diploma in political science from the Free University (FU) Berlin. She currently leads the Brazil office of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). Before that she was the head of the FES Mozambique (2011-2016) and worked with the FES in Berlin and Shanghai.The crisis of regional and multilateral institutions goes hand in hand with the international rise of right-wing populism. In the US, the UK, Russia, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Turkey, the Philippines and Brazil, we are experiencing the rise of right-wing populist politi... more »
UNICEF’s Goodwill Envoy a Messenger of ill-Will, Complain Critics
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29 (IPS) - When two-time Wimbledon tennis champion Boris Becker, a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, refused to make a commitment not to play in South Africa, a country blacklisted for its apartheid policies, the UN children's agency stripped him of the prestigious title, back in October 1987. Read the full story, “UNICEF’s Goodwill Envoy a Messenger of ill-Will, Complain Critics”, on globalissues.org →
If the grounds not cold, Everything is gonna burn....
I'm reminded of the song by the Pixies, "This Monkey's Going to Heaven," particularly this stanza: The creature in the sky Got sucked in a hole Now there's a hole in the sky And the ground's not cold And if the ground's not cold Everything is gonna burn We'll all take turns, I'll get mine too WHY IS THIS SONG RELEVANT? Timothy Puko (Aug. 29, 2019). Energy Companies Set to Get Reprieve on Methane Rules. The Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/articles/energy-companies-set-to-get-reprieve-on-methane-rules-11567051201 Plan to end Obama-era regulations is likely to draw protests fr... more »
Chinese President Xi On Hong Kong: ‘Whoever Created This Mess Will Have to Fix It’
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam. YouTube *Epoch Times: ‘Whoever Created This Mess Will Have to Fix It’: Xi Criticizes Hong Kong Government’s Handling of Protests* The ongoing Hong Kong protests have posed one of the largest political challenges for Beijing. The Chinese Communist Party leadership is scrambling to resolve the crisis before Oct. 1, the Party’s 70th anniversary of its takeover of China, according to an insider source in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, citizens prepare more strikes, rallies, and demonstrations to pressure the Hong Kong gover... more »
The celebrities who are really helping the world as opposed to those who just dabble in activism
Models and actors helped draw attention to the Amazon fires via their Instagram feeds, but does sharing a public awareness meme actually help bring about change?
Rich migrants pay $5m to move to Australia. But is that a good deal?
The Government announces a review into Australia's controversial investor visas, prompting a debate about whether the country is getting a fair deal for the pathway to permanent residency.
Photo Alert: These Pictures Show the Prototypes That Would One Day Become the B-2 Stealth Bomber
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5298477/command-general-staff-college-students-tour-whiteman-afb] Check them out. *Noteworthy Northrop developed also a reconnaissance version of the YB-49, named YRB-49A, whose sole prototype made its first flight from Hawthorne, Calif.* Conceived by Jack Northrop as a large wing-only, long-range heavy bombers, the Northrop XB-35 and YB-35 were experimental airplanes developed by the Northrop Corporation for the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) during and shortly after World War II. The aircraft used the ra... more »
How South African Uses Gripen Fighters to Find and Catch Rhinoceros Poachers
*Dario Leone* *Security, Africa* [image: By Oleg V. Belyakov - AirTeamImages - Gallery page http://www.airliners.net/photo/Sweden---Air/Saab-JAS-39C-Gripen/2279593/LPhoto http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/3/9/5/2279593.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.ph] They're going down. *Mushaba also told attendees that SAAF Gripens are introducing an indigenous datalink called “Link ZA”, which allows data sharing with the nation’s BAE Systems Hawk 120 lead-in fighter trainers.* South African Air Force (SAAF) has 19 single-seat JAS-39C Gripen fighter... more »
Social Justice at its Finest
*Sometimes you need to Unburden and Share* That's why I have a blog. Dragoon811 must have felt much the same way: I'm sure that the social justice warrior would put a sticker on the yarn, decrying the use of petroleum products (even though they were wearing nylon). And don't get me started on cotton. Wearing cotton is racist because black people used to pick cotton 120 years ago (as did poor white people). So with PC bans on wool, acrylic fiber (oil) and cotton, we're left with all wearing politically correct hemp weaves...
Autism Spin Versus Autism Trends: Rising Prevalence in Black and Hispanic Children
By the Children’s Health Defense Team When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its biannual overview of autism prevalence in early 2018, it reported that one in fifty-nine 8-year-olds (born in 2006) had an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This represented a 15% increase from the rate of one in sixty-eight described […] The post Autism Spin Versus Autism Trends: Rising Prevalence in Black and Hispanic Children appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
O’Donnell Retracts Loan Claim on Trump, Admits He Didn’t Bother to Verify It
[image: o-donnell-retracts-loan-claim-on-trump-admits-he-didn-t-bother-to-verify-it] MSNBC talker Lawrence O’Donnell has retracted his claim that “Russian oligarchs” guaranteed loans for President Donald Trump.
Million-dollar Homes in Aspen Aren’t Selling. Recession Ahead?
[image: million-dollar-homes-in-aspen-aren-t-selling-recession-ahead] The claim that since million-dollar homes in Aspen are taking up to three years to sell means that a recession is coming is ludicrous. Looking at where the rest of us spend our money, things continue to be rosy.
No Kidding, Smollett Claims Hate Hoax Wasn’t a Hoax
[image: no-kidding-smollett-claims-hate-hoax-wasn-t-a-hoax] The public-relations squad that represents disgraced hate hoaxer Jussie Smollett claims that “every iota” of his yarn about a beating by two white MAGA men is true.
Cop Facing 10 Years for Snapping During Traffic Stop and Pummeling Man Who Had His Hands Up
[image: cop]A Louisiana cop is actually being held accountable after disturbing video showed him snap and viciously attack an unarmed surrendering man.
Social Credit Comes to US Shores: Consumers Denied Services Based on Shadowy “Security Ratings”
By Janet Phelan Another blip in what appears to be subtle yet rampant discrimination levied against certain American citizens has emerged on the social radar.... more »
UAE warplanes bomb Saudi-backed troops in southern Yemen after new advance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) air force carried out a series of airstrikes over southern Yemen on Thursday, targeting a number of sites belonging to the Saudi-backed Islah forces. According to reports from southern Yemen, the UAE air force bombed the Islah forces in the port-city of Aden and several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China Sends More Troops Into Hong Kong
*CNBC:* *China sends fresh troops into Hong Kong as military pledges to protect ‘national sovereignty’* * China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) issued a statement saying that its Hong Kong Garrison will “resolutely follow” the government’s instructions to implement the “one country, two systems” principle. * State-run Xinhua news agency on Thursday morning published photos of armed personnel carriers and trucks carrying troops at the border, as well as a small naval vessel arriving in Hong Kong. China sent a fresh batch of troops into Hong Kong on Thursday, and its military issue... more »
“Unjustified Hysteria,” Says Brazil Embassy Head on Reaction to Amazon Fires
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nestor Forster, Brazil’s Chargé d’Affaires in the U.S., publicly agreed with the Bolsonaro administration and said on Wednesday, August 28th, that it is "dishonest" to relate the fires in the Amazon to the environmental policy of the Jair Bolsonaro government. According to the ambassador, the negative international repercussion of forest […] The post “Unjustified Hysteria,” Says Brazil Embassy Head on Reaction to Amazon Fires appeared first on The Rio Times.
Doorbell-camera firm Ring has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance reach
The doorbell-camera company Ring has quietly forged video-sharing partnerships with more than 400 police forces across the United States. The connection will grant police access to homeowners’ camera footage and give them a powerful role in what the company calls the nation’s “new neighborhood watch.” Police will have a specified period to request videos recorded […] The post Doorbell-camera firm Ring has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance reach appeared first on Health Nut News.
Does a Video Show a Dangerous Worm in a Bell Pepper?
An unappetizing video clip went viral in August 2019.
Is the Oldest Tree on Earth a 6000-Year-Old Baobab in Tanzania?
Some trees can truly live for thousands for years.
Governor Steps In to Help Woman Keep ‘PB4WEGO’ Vanity Plate
The state Division of Motor Vehicles asked Wendy Auger to surrender the plate, saying phrases related to excretory acts aren't permitted.
Is This a Photo of Trump’s Thinning Hair Blowing in the Wind?
U.S. President Donald Trump's hair continues to be a subject of much online debate.
Watchdog: Comey Violated FBI Policies in Handling of Memos
The Justice Department's inspector general said Comey broke FBI rules by giving one memo containing unclassified information to a friend with instructions to share the contents with a reporter.
"Economic Market Snapshpt AM 8/29/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "China Asks For "Calm" With Regard To Trade War.. Stocks Rally" - 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/ • "Stockman on Debt Crisis" • Soon enough... Hezekiah Jenkins, “The Panic Is On”, 1931
Reminder: DNC Lawyers to Court, "We Do Not Owe Voters an 'Impartial' or 'Evenhanded' Primary Election"
*As Jimmy Breslin wrote in his blurb, this is the best book ever written about legendary Democratic Party boss Richard J. Daley, king of the smoke-filled back room deal. (Fun fact: John Belushi played a character closely based on Royko in an early Lawrence Kasden film, *Continental Divide*, that's well worth watching.)* *by Thomas Neuburger* This is your periodic reminder that the "Democratic Party" is not an organization that Democratic voters belong to or have any right to control. The Democratic Party is instead a private organization, much like a club, that non-members support... more »
Altruism And The Pathways To Imagination
If you never care about Haiti until a hurricane hits, are you really altruistic or did you instead imagine how others will perceive your actions? Can altruism even exist or does it all come down to social exchange? When people see someone in distress, neural pathways in the brain create facets of imagination that allow people to see the episode as it unfolds, finds a recent paper. That "episodic simulation", essentially the ability of individuals to re-organize memories from the past into a newly-imagined event simulated in the mindmay help them envision how to aid those in need. r... more »
EU y Japón, cerca de cerrar su TLC
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
29-Aug-2019 Estados Unidos y Japón alcanzaron un principio de acuerdo comercial que Trump y el primer ministro japonés —dijeron— esperaban firmar en Nueva York el próximo mes.
Culmina tercera ronda de negociaciones para optimizar TLC entre Perú y China
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
29-Aug-2019 La tercera ronda de negociaciones para optimizar el TLC entre Perú y China se ha dado por culminada en la ciudad de Pekín, informó el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior y Turismo del país sudamericano en un comunicado.
U.S. Justice Inspector General Says Former FBI Director Comey Violated FBI Policies By Leaking Classified Information
*The Daily Mail:* *James Comey is rebuked in scathing official report for leaking memos about his meetings with Donald Trump after he was fired as FBI Director but GLOATS and mocks the president as he escapes prosecution* * Comey created seven memos of his interactions with President Trump shortly before and after Trump took office * He kept several signed copies in his personal safe * Comey testified that he authorized a friend to leak a non-classified memo to the New York Times * He provided copies of four memos to Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office * In May Comey gave a ... more »
"Everyone Wants to Win and Nobody Likes Being Wrong"
*"Everyone Wants to Win and Nobody Likes Being Wrong"* By Doug “Uncola” Lynn "The axiomatic adages contained in the title of this article would be labeled as common sense by most Americans; especially Americans because, in the United States, everyone loves a winner. It’s also true no one ever wins by being wrong – unless in the instances of dumb luck or corruption and these never ensure long-lasting success. Of course, the inverse of this article’s title would be: *Everyone wants to be right and nobody likes to lose*. And, particularly, in America, the land of the free and the home ... more »
NOAA Official : 124 Degrees In The Tasmanian Mountains
I was looking at the entire temperature record for Australia this morning, and noticed two very hot temperatures in 2019. NOAA reports 123F at Warra, Tasmania on January 30, 60F on January 31, and 124F on February 1. Warra is … Continue reading →
A big plane for a highway to carry
Many countries practice operating military aircraft from civilian highways, often strengthening or adapting the latter during construction so that they can be used as emergency air bases in the event of hostilities. However, most of the aircraft involved (that I've heard about, at least) have been standard fighter or strike aircraft; not the largest or heaviest in a modern air force. Russia recently sent some of its Sukhoi Su-34 strike aircraft to practice operations from an improvised airstrip on a highway in Tatarstan. The Su-34 is very large and heavy (comparable to the older... more »
YouTube Takes Down 100 Videos by Prager University, Sparks Lawsuit
By Activist Post By now, people the world over are well aware of the purge taking place across the Google-owned platform, YouTube. In fact, in... more »
Why Is Darpa In A Rush To Have An Underground Facility?
Attention, city dwellers! We're interested in identifying university-owned or commercially managed underground urban tunnels & facilities able to host research & experimentation. https://t.co/tHZ1Tqy5nV It's short notice... We're asking for responses by Aug. 30 at 5:00 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/TSWO07bJam — DARPA (@DARPA) August 28, 2019 *Gizmodo:* *Why Does Darpa Need a Huge Underground Facility by Friday?* Darpa is often described as the “mad science” wing of the Defense Department. They’re the ones who have a history of working on cutting edge technology for the military like vir... more »
How Quantum Radar Will Change Warfare As We Know It
China’s new quantum radar is more powerful than traditional anti-stealth systems like the SLC-7, seen here at the Zhuhai air show in 2016. Photo: Dickson Lee *Popular Mechanics:* *How Quantum Radar Could Completely Change Warfare* You've heard of stealth aircraft—now meet stealth radar. * Quantum radar, for decades merely a concept, was recently demonstrated at science institute in Austria. * Quantum radars can provide much more detailed information about their targets without giving away their position. * Contrary to claims, quantum radars do not make stealth obsolete. A new high... more »
Review Fiasco: The American Military Adventure In Iraq
*Review Ricks, Thomas, **Fiasco: The American Military Adventure In Iraq**, New York: Penguin Press, 2006* *Fiasco: The American Military Adventure In Iraq*remains one of the pre-eminent military histories of the early years of the U.S. war in Iraq. The book is broken up into thirds, with the first on the lead up to the 2003 invasion, the middle on the aftermath when the U.S. found it had no plan on how to bring about stability and democracy to Iraq , and then the end focuses upon 2004-05 when the resistance to the occupation increased and the U.S. still couldn't fully adapt. The s... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 29
1922 Turkish troops testing border with Iraq attacked Rania in Sulaymaniya 1987 Iraq attacked 2 Iranian merchant ships 40 ships hit by both Iran and Iraq in next 2 weeks (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iraqi Mirages, The Dassault Mirage Family In Service W... more »
2020 Demo Candidate – Puerto Rico Hypocrisy!
Once again Puerto Rico is in the path of dangerous tropical weather. . Trump’s tweets set off their own major storm of comments from some Puerto Rico residents, their US family members, MSM, social media postings, and especially all those leftists Democrats currently running for President in 2020. Maria crashed into Puerto Rico in September 2017, killing about 3,000 people, crippling the power grid, and devastating the island’s agriculture and tourism industries. A large number of contracts were fast-tracked to help get aid more quickly. Before all was said and done, over a year late... more »
Will Silver’s Surprising Summer Surge Continue?
By Stefan Gleason Just a few weeks ago, silver naysayers told us we’d have to wait months, or even years, before the market made a... more »
SEARCH FOR TOMORROW: Carranza's promise goes unmet!
*THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019Everything else gets ignored:* As we noted yesterday, Eliza Shapiro's profile of Richard Carranza's first year didn't seem real complimentary. Carranza has finished his first year as chancellor of the New York City Public Schools. Like other school systems across the nation, Gotham's academic profile features massive "achievement gaps" between different racial and ethnic groups. And no, they *aren't* the result of "test prep," as the New York Times' Eliza Shapiro has inexcusably claimed, perhaps due to true belief. The gaps are *very* large. Presumably, ... more »
Unique Hair Testing Project Reveals High Levels of Glyphosate in Members of the Japanese Parliament
A unique testing project involving 23 members of the Japanese Parliament, has shocked the country after it was revealed that the majority of the politicians had long-term exposure to a variety of pesticides, including the world’s most used herbicide, glyphosate. The hair testing results were announced in the Japanese House of Representatives in early August […] The post Unique Hair Testing Project Reveals High Levels of Glyphosate in Members of the Japanese Parliament appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Saving the stuff that matters
News 1.What is going on at the East Coast Forensic Hospital? El Jones looks into concerns about treatment at the East Coast Forensic Hospital after the death of Greg Hiles last week. Women’s Wellness Within has requested a meeting with Health Minister Randy Delorey and has called for an inquiry into Hiles’ death at the […]
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