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Did AOC Say the Public Shouldn’t See 9/11 Photos Because They’re ‘Triggering’?
Attributing questionable quotes to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a preoccupation for some people.
Did Obamas Buy $15M Waterfront Mansion on Martha’s Vineyard?
The house was reported to be in escrow in late August 2019.
Huffman Gets 14 Days Behind Bars in College Admissions Scam
She was also given a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and a year of supervised release.
Prohibitions: Frontiers of liberty & markets
For the next ten weeks, I will write a series of posts about prohibitions: frontiers of liberty and markets. This will be a topic discussion club, inspired by Bryan Caplan’s recent book club about persistence of poverty. However, we won’t focus on one book. I will provide links here and there to short, ungated readings […] The post Prohibitions: Frontiers of liberty & markets appeared first on Econlib.
O’Rourke Intends to Confiscate Guns: “Hell yes.”
[image: o-rourke-intends-to-confiscate-guns-hell-yes] The mask is coming off. They want to take guns away from law-abiding U.S. citizens.
After Bolton, Trump Goals Remain Unrealized
[image: after-bolton-trump-goals-remain-unrealized] After Bolton's departure, Trump's problem is this: What he promised in 2016 he has been unable to deliver.
Oath-breaking and an amazing line from the Declaration of Independence
== An amazing item in the Declaration of Independence == We keep hearing whines from neo-confederates that it was *oppression* to keep the Union together by force and that secession was about *states' rights*. I demolish the latter point devastatingly here. (Bands of irregular Southern cavalry went on merciless, unprovoked raids, shredding northern states from 1852-1860, radicalizing them -- much as the treason spread by Fox News is radicalizing us in the saner majority, today.) But let's focus on that oppression part. The Jefferson-authored *U.S. Declaration of Independence* (US... more »
On the Mystery of the McCabe Grand Jury
FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe in February 2017. (Flickr/Eli Alford, DOJ/EOUS) Did a federal grand jury refuse to hand up an indictment of former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe? No media organization has reported that this is what happened Thursday, but *something* clearly happened when the grand jury met—and that something wasn’t the McCabe indictment that everyone was expecting. *Support Lawfare* McCabe’s indictment had been expected on charges related to alleged lies to internal Justice Department investigators about his contacts with the media in 2016. On Thursday, Sep... more »
Army could phase out fossil fuels to attract ecofriendly recruits, senior general says
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public Sometimes I think I have been transported to a parallel universe. Now I know I have! The Army could phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in a bid to attract ecofriendly recruits, the Chief of the General Staff has said. Gen Sir Mark Carleton-Smith said today’s […]
Inspector General Horowitz Completes Investigation – Notifies Congress of Classification Review…
The DOJ Office of Inspector General Michael Horowitz has notified congress that his investigation is complete. In a letter to congressional committee members with oversight authority, IG Horowitz states the draft report on his FISA abuse investigation is currently undergoing … Continue reading →
Call for Papers -- ACS Public Law Workshop @ AALS 2020
ACS will run a workshop for junior scholars writing in public law on January 3, 2020 at the AALS annual meeting in Washington DC. If you are a new-ish law professor (10 years or less in a tenure-track job) and you have a paper in "any field related to public law, including but not limited to: constitutional law, administrative law, legislation, antidiscrimination law, criminal law, election law, environmental law, family law, federal courts, financial regulation, health law, public international law, social welfare law, and workplace law," then please consider submitting it to us! ... more »
These Marines Spent A Month In The Red Sea In Case Of Trouble When The US Embassy In Israel Was Moved To Jerusalem
The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima returns to homeport at Naval Station Mayport in Florida, August 9, 2019. US Navy/Mass Comm Specialist Seaman Apprentice Marianne Guemo *Business Insider/Military Times:* *A warship full of Marines spent a month in the Red Sea in case something happened when Trump moved the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem* * The USS Iwo Jima and embarked members of the 26th Marine Expeditionary spent all of May 2018 in the Red Sea. * The ship and the Marines were loitering there to react in case of violence related to President Donald Trump's move of the U... more »
"Skeptics think we should stop firestorms by reducing fuel loads, and clearing firebreaks. Unskeptical scientists on the other hand are talking about going vegan, swapping light globes, installing windmills and photovoltaic panels and of course…. planting more trees. Oh the dilemma? Should we stop fires with firebreaks or wave some solar panels?" #QotD
Jo Nova writing on the reaction to the Australian bushfires from climate scientologists, asks How Many Fires Can Australia Stop with Solar Panels & Windfarms: *"As some fires rage, parts of the nation are gripped with witchcraft. "Skeptics think we should stop firestorms by reducing fuel loads, and clearing firebreaks. Unskeptical scientists on the other hand are talking about going vegan, swapping light globes, installing windmills and photovoltaic panels and of course…. planting more trees. Oh the dilemma? Should we stop fires with firebreaks or wave some solar panels? ... ... more »
US Marines ‘Remind China Of America’s Military Edge’
US Marines practise speed reloads on August 9 aboard the USS Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, in the Indo-Pacific region. Photo: Handout *SCMP:* *US Marines ‘remind China of America’s military edge’ with Asia-Pacific drills* * Operations aimed to caution Beijing that US forces can carry out amphibious campaigns far from home * Washington has power to intervene directly in territorial disputes between its allies and China US Marines have conducted airfield- and island-seizure drills in the East and South China seas in what observers say is meant to remind Beijing... more »
9/11, California, New York and Maine, Terrorism Eighteen Years On
Guest Editorial by John Gilmore, Executive Director of the Autism Action Network Eighteen-years ago today hijackers transformed two airliners into cruise missiles and crashed them into the World Trade Center. As we all know, thousands died. Anyone who is old enough to remember that day will never forget it. That morning I heard a report […] The post 9/11, California, New York and Maine, Terrorism Eighteen Years On appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
PBS adds pro-Israel headline to its own report on Israeli attacks in Gaza
PBS recently presented an excellent report on Israeli sniper violence at the Gaza border, but headlined it with a pro-Israel spin. The truth is simply too damning to be presented un-spun to an American audience. Philip Weiss discusses the report and how it was packaged. The post PBS adds pro-Israel headline to its own report on Israeli attacks in Gaza appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
“It is not going to be the end of the world”
“The head of the world’s foremost weather science organization issued a surprise rebuke to climate alarmists in remarks published on Sept. 6, marking what may be, according to some experts, one of the most significant developments in the climate debate … Continue reading →
Pension Funds In Iran On Brink Of Collapse
*FOX News:* *Pension funds in Iran on brink of collapse amid US ‘maximum pressure’ campaign* EXCLUSIVE: Crippling sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran since President Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal last year have left pension funds throughout the country on the brink of collapse, according to documents reviewed by National Security Council officials and obtained by Fox News. U.S. officials are pointing to this as evidence of just how punishing the ongoing “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran has been. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: U.S. pension funds are n... more »
Leading Democrats Ensure that Trump Remains in Power
*Hunter DeRensis* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] There is no clear-cut second-place candidate—Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are splitting that role. Even as Rand Paul and Liz Cheney are embroiled in a vicious feed—Paul called her a “warmonger” and Cheney declared that he puts “terrorists first”—the Democratic Party held a single presidential debate that was tame in contrast with the fireworks on the Republican side.“The candidates don’t have Donald Trump’s charisma. Their best hope is that after four years of Trump, voters are sick of charisma and drama,” said James... more »
Land Battleship: Russia's T-35 Heavy Tank Was a World War II Dud
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* A true monster. *Key point:* It was both a deadly land battleship and a total disaster. Recently, a Russian military museum in Sverdlovsk unveiled a moving replica T-35 tank, recreating one of the largest tanks ever to see combat, though only *very* briefly. Indeed, a few dozen T-35s charged straight into the largest tank battle in history—and none came back. Overtaxed transmission and faulty clutches proved a greater nemesis than armor-piercing shells. *Soviet Land Ironclad* In his 1903 short story, science fiction writer H.G. Wells imagine... more »
Russia Might Sell Its Deadly Su-57E Stealth Fighter To Another Country in Asia
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* Any guesses? At MAKS 2019, Sukhoi demonstrated the export version of its premier air superiority fighter, the Su-57E. While the existence of an export version was practically guaranteed given that Russia has continually attempted to partner with select nations during development, the export version shown at MAKS should be available to practically anyone who wants to buy it. However, when Myanmar’s ambassador to Russia indicated that they would be interested in the Su-57, it came as a surprise to many defense watchers. While not tiny, Myanmar’s air ... more »
It Won't Kill a 'Battleship': Is It Time to Retire America's Harpoon Missiles?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Requirements have changed since the Cold War. *Key point: *The Harpoon is still useful, but is already being gradually improved and replaced. The Harpoon has a long and storied history in U.S. service. As the primary anti-ship armament of the U.S. Navy from the 1970s to the present, the Harpoon was involved in some of the only surface-to-surface engagements during the Cold War in Operation Praying Mantis. Despite its successes, the time for the Harpoon’s time in service appears to be running out. Harpoons are being removed from Arleigh Burke-class des... more »
First ‘Overtones’ Heard in the Ringing of a Black Hole
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Space hotel with artificial gravity will be in orbit by 2025
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‘War in Syria has come to an end’: Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes that the war in Syria has come to an end and stressed the need to promote a long-lasting settlement of the crisis in the Arab Republic and the Middle East region as a whole . “The war in Syria has really come to an end. The country is gradually […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel sends stern warning to Lebanon about Hezbollah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – Israeli President Reuven Rivlin allegedly sent a stern warning to Lebanon about Hezbollah’s activities during a meeting with the French Ambassador to Israel this week, the Israeli publication Yedioth Ahronoth reported. According to the publication, Rivlin told the new French Ambassador to Israel Eric Danon to deliver a message to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia and Serbia complete first ever joint air defense drills: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – Near Astrakhan, the first ever Russian-Serbian joint air defense exercises “Slavic Shield 2019” kicked off this week. During these maneuvers, representatives of the Serbian delegation first saw the Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system. Serbian guests worked out tasks not only at the famous air defense systems, but also at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New round of clashes breakout between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed militants in northern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – For the third night in a row, a fierce firefight has broken out in the Aleppo countryside between the Kurdish-led forces and Turkish-backed militants. According to tonight’s report, the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) and Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (TFSA) began clashing at the southern axis of Azaz city, prompting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli PM Netanyahu: Israel Might Launch Full-Scale Gaza War 'Before The Elections'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a speech in Ramat Gan on September 10, 2019. (Hadas Parush/Flash90) *Times of Israel*:* Netanyahu: War in Gaza could break out ‘before the elections’* *PM, who was ridiculed for being rushed off-stage during rocket attack from enclave, takes tough stance on Hamas ahead of national vote* Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday morning, upon returning from a brief visit to Russia, that war with terror groups in the Gaza Strip could break out “at any moment.” Rockets have been fired at Israeli cities and communities multiple times over t... more »
Full Corn Moon: What You Need to Know About September's Full Moon 2019
Skywatchers in Central, Mountain and Pacific time zones will get a view of the full moon tonight (Sept. 13) at 11:32 p.m., 10:32 p.m. and 9:32 p.m., respectively, while East Coasters will see the moon at its fullest at 12:32 a.m. on the 14th. Regardless of time zone, the moon will appear just a bit dimmer than usual (eerie!), because it will be at apogee, or its farthest distance from Earth. That means that the moon will appear about 14% smaller and 30% dimmer than when it is at its closest point to Earth, which is known as perigee. The moon's orbit around Earth is elliptical. Each... more »
Best Real-time in-game Physics engine EVER by Dennis Gustafsson
One bloke, and making Physics games is his personal kink... glorious. Gas fluid smoke yeah yeah yeah, "Get some fucking RAY-TRACING in there and I'm interested."
'There will be no negotiation': The unsolved Picasso art heist that gripped Melbourne
The thieves hardly minced their words — meet our demands or we will destroy the painting, they warned. More than 30 years on, authorities still don't know who was behind the theft.
Proposed tough penalties will net reckless gardeners
Backyard gardeners could face fines of almost $2,500 if they are not careful when covering their fruit trees or vegetable gardens with netting.
Prominent donors gave hundreds of thousands of dollars to 'exploitative cult'
A Brisbane multi-millionaire who donated $300,000 to a charity associated with a group later found in court to be an "exploitative cult" says he gave the money freely as a reward for treating his chronic pain.
In just two minutes, her life went from begging to Bollywood. Here's how
The video shows Ranu Mondal singing on a platform at an Indian railway station, her melodious voice interrupted by the sound of a train horn. Her weathered face shows the strains of a life lived in poverty. But things are about to change.
If you think interest rates are low now, economists say you haven't seen anything yet
Central banks around the world, including Australia's Reserve Bank, are under increasing pressure to cut interest rates to stimulate their economies. Australia's cash rate could fall to a record low 0.25pc by mid-2020, analysts predict.
Meet the woman who inspired a worldwide art movement
At 76 years old, Martha Cooper is still tagging along on dead-of-night graffiti runs in her ongoing quest to document underground visual culture.
The Coalition's post-election hubris has finally hit a roadblock
Whatever the flaws of our Parliament, it rarely allows best-laid plans to play out as intended, as the Prime Minster saw again this week, writes Laura Tingle.
How do you adjust to life on the outside after 40 years in jail?
With precious few reintegration services available to men leaving prison in the US, former inmates are filling the void.
New Upgrades Could Allow The B-1B Bomber To Carry 40 Missiles (Up From The Present 24)
The test B-1B with mockup JASSM missile mounted on an external pylon. U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem *Popular Mechanics: **The B-1B Bomber Could Bulk Up on Long-Range Weapons* *Two proposed upgrades will allow the bomber to carry nearly 50 percent more missiles.* New upgrades could allow the B-1B bomber to carry 40 more missiles, up from the present 24. The upgrades would also allow the bomber to carry a hypersonic weapon. While an improvement, only 7 B-1B bombers are currently ready for action. As strategic competition with Russia and China increases, the Air Force wants... more »
McCabe’s Lawfare Alliance Working With Media Allies to Frame Defense…
When the reports of a possible indictment for Andrew McCabe surfaced, we noted it would be interesting to see how the Lawfare alliance responds. Today we can see that response. Andrew McCabe’s defense attorney, Michael Bromwich (also the attorney for … Continue reading →
Conservative Democrats Are As Slimy And Repulsive-- And Dangerous--As Republican Conservatives
Before the 1964 Democratic landslide-- resulting in 295 Democratic House seats and just 140 for the Republicans and a 68-32 Democratic majority in the Senate-- conservatives had teamed up with the American Medical Association (AMA) to slime Medicare proposals for SIXTY years. Once Joseph Tydings (D-MD) beat James Beall, Joseph Montoya (D-NM) beat Edwin Mechem, and RFK (D-NY) beat Ken Keatings is became clear Medicare would soon be on its way to LBJ's desk for his signature, AMA or not. The AMA, working with the Republican Party and with conservative Democrats, had managed to make ... more »
The Senate filibuster explained – and why it should be allowed to die
Daniel Wirls, Professor of Politics, University of California, Santa Cruz at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
Sen. Warren said the filibuster stands in the way of gun reform. It does, and so much more.
Did Pepsi Admit Aquafina Is Just Tap Water?
The water used in many bottled-water products comes from municipal water supplies.
Lead Pipes That Tainted Newark’s Water Are Found Across US
Only a handful of states have put together an inventory of the buried pipes, which connect homes to water mains and are often on private property.
The Age Of Networked Air-Launched Munitions That Swarm Together Is Rapidly Approaching
*Warzone/The Drive*: *SPEAR Mini-Cruise Missile Getting An Electronic Warfare Variant To Swarm With Is A Huge Deal* *The advent of a swarm of networked SPEAR strike and electronic warfare missiles is very bad news for enemy air defenses and the targets they protect.* It's becoming increasingly clear that the age of highly networked air-launched munitions that can swarm together and work as a team is rapidly approaching. This is not just about big cruise missiles. Even the most diminutive of smart weapons could be adapted to become part of an undulating, rapid-reacting, network of... more »
Israel Directing Policy Through US Treasury: Sanctioning Hezbollah’s Political Allies in Lebanon
Nearly three years into the Trump administration, one thing is clear: as it struggles to wage any direct military or proxy wars, Washington has instead relied on economic warfare against its perceived enemies, and largely on behalf of the state of Israel. Rather than hamper its supposed enemies, this policy is actually driving sanctioned parties into closer alliances, and hastening the inevitable geopolitical realignment of the region and the world.
Assange on the Untold Story of the Grounding of Evo Morales’ Plane During Edward Snowden Manhunt
Assange explains the details of the operation to get Snowden to a safe place and how it was disrupted by US intel in cahoots with European allies.
National Security Highlights from the Third Democratic Primary Debate
On Thursday, ABC hosted the third debate of the 2020 Democratic primary campaign, moderated by Linsey Davis, David Muir, Jorge Ramos and George Stephanopoulos. We’ve combed through the transcript from the debate to present the national security-related exchanges. These excerpts are organized both thematically and chronologically. A complete transcript of the debate can be found through the Washington Post. *Mass Shootings and Gun Violence* MUIR: I want to turn to the deadly mass shootings here in this country…Vice President Biden, I do want to direct this to you, because we all r... more »
Jim Jordan sounds alarm as House Democrats vote to take away citizen’s rights
Jim Jordan GOES OFF on Dems’ Over “Scary” Gun Confiscation Bill . . Rep. Jordan Slams Red Flag Bill: ‘You Will Be Guilty Without Doing Anything Wrong’ Jordan said the red flag bill is “so wrong on so many levels.” “It violates fundamental Second Amendment rights, it violates property rights, it violates due process rights, and yet today, the House Judiciary Committee, with the storied history this committee has in defending — defending — the Bill of Rights is going to pass this legislation?” In addition to passing H.R. 1236, the “red-flag” bill, the House Judiciary Committee on Tues... more »
To what extent are we able to function?
*FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019Bernie and Joe, plus Drum:* This is a *terrible* field. By any traditional standard, two of the top five candidates are way too old for the job. Another member of the top five is way too young. Of the remaining two top contenders, one spent several decades saying on official forms that she was an AMERICAN INDIAN. It's hard to believe that she ever could have believed that. It's impossible to avoid the possibility that she did this in hopes of career gain. We'll all be hearing more about this if she's the nominee. That leaves Candidate Harris. We're some... more »
My Failure to Call Out Bias
I am compelled to confess my complicity in bias. As much as I might suspect that I have been affected by prejudice in my career, even among academics who pride themselves as enlightened, I know that I have failed to act when I could have, in the face of inappropriate decision-making.
ACT and Univision Team Up to Expand Hispanic Access to Higher Education
While Hispanic students make up nearly a fifth of the U.S. student population, they meet ACT College Readiness Benchmarks at lower rates than their peers. The ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning partnered with Univision, the leading Hispanic media company in the U.S., to create a research report with recommendations for increasing Hispanics’ access to […]
Mankind by their misuse of the energies of the violet flame have lost the ball game!
*As* I have said before, God requires the allness of men from the smallness of men. To whomsoever He would give His all He demands all. Those then who desire to reunite with God must not expect that God desires to unite with the human consciousness. Nay, He desires to unite with the Christ consciousness, with the only begotten Son, whom He has made and whose image He has placed for the individualization of the God-flame in every son and daughter whom He has created. It is the soul purified, consecrated and fired after the fashion of the Image Most Holy that must come before th... more »
Senate panel chair wants cannabis banking vote by year-end
Senate Banking Chair Mike Crapo wants his committee to vote on a marijuana-related banking measure this year, in what would be a landmark development for the marijuana industry. The Idaho Republican, in an interview with Politico, indicated, however, that he might craft his own bill rather than bring the SAFE Banking Act up for a […] Senate panel chair wants cannabis banking vote by year-end is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Denver police warn marijuana businesses of ‘uptick in burglaries’
The Denver Police Department warned Colorado cannabis businesses that it’s seeing an increase in burglaries at dispensaries and is encouraging operators to report any suspicious activities. In an online bulletin, the department wrote, “Dear Marijuana Industry, (the DPD) is seeing an uptick in burglaries at marijuana facilities.” The letter outlined several suggested steps, both proactive […] Denver police warn marijuana businesses of ‘uptick in burglaries’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Oregon cannabis retailers pulling vaping products in wake of health scare
Marijuana stores in Oregon began taking vaping products off their shelves and offering returns on previously purchased vape pens. The move comes amid a nationwide scare over severe lung illnesses and deaths tied to electronic cigarettes, the latest sign that the health-care scare is having an impact on the vaporizer industry. Vaping sales have pulled […] Oregon cannabis retailers pulling vaping products in wake of health scare is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Florida Governor asks for 50 Percent Hike in Sewage Spill Fines
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday asked lawmakers to increase fines that can be levied for sewage spills by 50 percent. The proposal would apply to all polluters, including local municipalities and private businesses. RELATED STORY: CBS: Miami-Dade Sewage Leak Still Not Fixed, Over 1,000,000 Gallons Spilled So Far State officials have been quiet about how […] The post Florida Governor asks for 50 Percent Hike in Sewage Spill Fines appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: The North Atlantic right whale will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn
The increasingly rare North Atlantic right whale is in danger, and its fate has always been left to humans. These lovely creatures have been hunted almost to the brink of extinction, and their popluation is declining sharply again. Immediate action is required if they are to have ANY hope for survival. Nonprofit ocean defense group […] The post CNN: The North Atlantic right whale will soon be extinct unless something is done to save it, researchers warn appeared first on Health Nut News.
A thick layer of snow covered Italy
We still hang on to summer, but in northern Italy winter has come. A thick layer of snow covered the houses and streets in the Italian Alps near the border with Switzerland. Local authorities intervened with machinery to clean the roads and the people went out for the first snow ride. In some places, the ... Read moreA thick layer of snow covered Italy The post A thick layer of snow covered Italy appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Vote Democrat to Repeal the Bill of Rights, Assist China, Bankrupt Your Children and Open Our Borders
Friday's opener of debate highlights pic.twitter.com/nJDC5vPkdl — Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) September 13, 2019 “But that whole time She had Medicare” # of Jim Crow Laws passed by Republicans? 0 # of Segregationalist Republicans? 0 # of Slave owing elected Republicans? 0 # of FBI Hate Crimes Statistics that support Democratic Claims of a Racist America? … Continue reading "Vote Democrat to Repeal the Bill of Rights, Assist China, Bankrupt Your Children and Open Our Borders"
You want an earworm? I got your earworm right here!
In e-mail correspondence with an overseas contact, whose native language is not English, he asked at one point "What is an 'earworm'?" Well, of course, I volunteered to provide an example! As a matter of fact, it's one I blogged about in 2015, when I first encountered it. (The comments at that earlier blog post are worth reading, too.) At any rate, here's Austrian "DJ Ötzi" with his (in)famous "Burger Dance", which went gold in Germany and hit #1 on the charts there (why, I don't know!). His teenybopper audience appear to be singing right along, and getting into the spirit of t... more »
If This Plan Succeeded, Hitler And Nazi Germany Would Have Won World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Good thing it didn't. *Key point: *An assassination attempt on Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt would have change world history. In German it was called Operation Rösselsprung, which translates to “Long Jump.” Its goal was to kill or kidnap the Allies’ “Big Three” leaders––Soviet Premier Josef Stalin, British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, and American President Franklin D. Roosevelt—when they met in Tehran, Iran, in November 1943. That the plan did not succeed is attributable to smart intelligence work, a drunken disclosure, and... more »
PICK YOUR CANDIDATE, PICK YOUR SMEARS
Here's Greg Sargent in full Eeyore mode: The question isn’t merely whether Biden has the stamina for a grueling campaign, or whether Biden will be able to handle debates with Trump. It’s also whether Biden or indeed other Democrats are prepared for the massive onslaught of absolutely brutal and distortive attacks that Trump and his propaganda apparatus will wage on this particular front — attacks that you can be certain will include all sorts of shamelessly propagandistic media manipulation and outright disinformation tactics.... For a taste of what this will look like, watch the di... more »
Victory! Individuals Can Force Government to Purge Records of Their First Amendment Activity
By Aaron Mackey The FBI must delete its memo documenting a journalist’s First Amendment activities, a federal appellate court ruled this week in a decision... more »
Walmart and Amazon Sue Tesla, Solar Panels Blamed for Fires
Walmart is suing Tesla alleging that some of the company’s solar panels sparked roof fires at several of its locations.… The post Walmart and Amazon Sue Tesla, Solar Panels Blamed for Fires appeared first on IER.
The One (And Only) Time Two Submarines Battled It Out Beneath The Sea
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* Who won? *Key point: *Submarines have fought one another before, but typically when one is surfaced... *The Hunt for Red October *dramatized for the public one of the tensest forms of warfare imaginable: combat between submarines submerged deep under the ocean’s surface, the nerve-wracked crews scouring the fathomless depths for their adversary’s acoustic signature using hydrophones. However, while hunting undersea enemies is one of the primary jobs of modern attack submarines, only one undersea sub engagement has ever taken place, under de... more »
China's First Nuclear Submarines Were Underwater 'Train-wrecks'
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Better than nothing. *Key Point:* China's Type 091 Han-class submarines were terrible compared to their American counterparts, but they were Asia's first indigenously produced nuclear submarines. In 1974, the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) accepted delivery of the country’s first nuclear-powered submarine. Long a cherished goal of Chairman Mao himself, the design was initially a disappointment. Despite their less than ideal performance, the Type 091 Han-class submarines will ultimately be remembered as Asia’s first indigenously produced nuc... more »
Will Venezuela Become a Russian Missile Base?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Latin America* And how would Trump respond to that? With the United States developing a new generation of cruise missiles in response to alleged Russian arms control violations, a response from Moscow was inevitable. But Russian missiles in Venezuela? That’s what some Russian commentators are calling for in retaliation for the Trump administration withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The Pentagon has already tested a new ground-launched cruise missile with a range of 500 kilometers (311 miles), which exceeds INF Treaty li... more »
China Will Rein in Hong Kong Through Its Economy
*Robert Keatley* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Hong Kong may remain a busy business city but its self-proclaimed future as “Asia’s Global City” seems bleak. A concession was offered but the protests continue. An official call for new consultation has not halted confrontation. A recognition of legitimate public grievances did not produce any specific ideas for how to resolve them. In brief, the sometimes-violent troubles in Hong Kong persist and—despite a surprising and long overdue official attempt to calm things down—there is no end in sight to mass demonstrations against t... more »
Florida Man Finds Backyard Corpse with Google Earth
*Audrey Conklin* *Technology, Americas* [image: A police officer secures the entrance to U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas] This isn't the weirdest thing to happen in Florida... Google Earth helped law enforcement discover the remains of a Flordia man who went missing after he left a nightclub in 1997. Palm Beach County deputies were responding to a call from a local resident who found a vehicle submerged in a pond behind his old home while doing a Google Earth search of the area in August, WPTV repor... more »
House Dems Seven Cosigners Short of Assault Weapons Ban
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: AR-15 rifles with colored hand guards are displayed for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] Will they be able to push the sweeping gun control bill? *The majority of House Democrats oppose an assault weapons ban, but they are still seven co-sponsors short of passing legislation.* - *Democrats have been critical of the president’s changing stance on stronger background-check legislation since mass shootings left over 50 people dead in the month of Aug... more »
Ohio Cheerleader Who Buried Baby in Backyard 'Not Guilty' for Murder
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Baz Ratner] She had nothing to say as she left the courtroom. An Ohio high school cheerleader has been found not guilty after being accused of killing her newborn baby and burying the baby in her backyard. Twenty-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson delivered her baby in her bedroom on May 7, 2017 at the age of 18, CNN reports. Two months later, authorities discovered the baby’s skeletal remains buried in her backyard with a flower placed on top. The investigation began after Richardson went to the doctor’s ... more »
How Imperial Japan Almost Bankrupted Itself Building Battleships to Fight America
*Robert Farley* *History, * World War II saved Japan from bankruptcy but destroyed their nation. *Key point: *Japan lacked the industrial capacity to compete with the United States military...and still does. In January 1936 Japan announced its intention to withdraw from the London Naval Treaty, accusing both the United States and the United Kingdom of negotiating in bad faith. The Japanese sought formal equality in naval construction limits, something that the Western powers would not give. In the wake of this withdrawal, Japanese battleship architects threw themselves into the... more »
Why the New B-21 Stealth Bomber Might Also Be a Stealth Fighter
*Military and Aerospace Electronics* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The more you know. *Key point: *The B-21 stealth bomber may need air-to-air weapons to ensure it will reach its targets. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider stealth bomber could fly as early as 2021, and at least one Air Force general says he believes the new bomber could gain air-to-air capabilities to fight its way to its target. The National Interest reports. Continue reading original article The Military & Aerospace Electronics take: 13 Sept. 2019 -- There is some precedent for a bomber ... more »
Angry Bernie Bucks No-Swearing Rule
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Senator Bernie Sanders gestures towards former Vice President Joe Biden (R) as he speaks during the 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Houston, Texas, U.S. September 12, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake] ABC News warned him against it. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said “damn” Thursday night, becoming the first candidate to violate ABC News’ warning against swearing. The Vermont senator defended Medicare for all to former Vice President Joe Biden, a defense that included the word “damn.” “That’s right,... more »
Inside The World's Largest Arms Fair
Turkish arms maker Otokar displayed its new military truck at London's DSEI expo on Tuesday. Bill Bostock/Business Insider *Insider: **Here's what's it's like inside the world's largest arms fair, where uniformed military officials survey the latest weapons and vehicles from the biggest names in the defense industry* * The world's largest arms fair is currently happening in London, showcasing the future tools of air, land, and sea warfare. * Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) is attended by officials from 50 of the world's largest militaries, who rub shoulders with ... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/13/2019
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 The Debate “A Complete List of Everyone Who Lost the Democratic Debate” [Paste]. “1. Joe Biden lost because […]
General Flynn Sets the Table for Full Reveal of British Role in Attempted Coup
In a remarkable motion fittingly filed on September 11th, Michael Flynn’s attorney Sidney Powell has produced a detailed request for documents which will tell substantial parts of the story of the British campaign, beginning in 2014, to shape the 2016 U.S. election and destroy the potential of Donald Trump’s presidency. She is telling the story through what appears to be a provable account of the targeting of General Flynn, beginning in 2014, by the highest echelons of Anglo-American intelligence, because he called out their alliances with Al-Qaeda and similar terrorists in Syria a... more »
EU-Mercosur FTA texts (Argentina, Sep 2019)
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
13-Sep-2019 As released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina
Science Not Hype: EPA Confirms Again That Food Has Safe Pesticide Levels
The final results of of the latest annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program found that samples are again below the tolerance levels set by the EPA. The FDA evaluates foods annually for pesticide residues. Final results from the surveys are released after they have undergone a thorough quality assurance review. But organic pesticides are not separated out. However, there is no reason to believe organic farmers are under any less cost pressure than regular farmers. Both have to maximize yields while minimizing costs and for farmers that often means real-time data on soil conditio... more »
Get Ready For Phyjama - A Pajama That Can Monitor Heart And Respiration While You Sleep
At the Ubicomp 2019 conference,University of Massachusetts Amherst graduate students Ali Kiaghadi and S. Zohreh Homayounfar debuted health-monitoring sleepwear they call "phyjamas." The electronically active garments contain unobtrusive, portable devices for monitoring heart rate and respiratory rhythm during sleep. The inventors designed a new fabric-based pressure sensor and combined that with a triboelectric sensor - one activated by a change in physical contact - to develop a distributed sensor suite that could be integrated into loose-fitting clothing like pajamas. They also de... more »
Government Programs Claiming To Help Disabled People Marginalize Them With Paperwork
Projects and welfare systems established to provide support by normalizing disabled people instead contribute to their further marginalization, finds a new analysis. The paper in Organization Studies investigated a program that allocated computers to disabled people, to help people improve sociability through electronic interactions. read more
Healthcare Freedom Rights Amendment—Part II
By Laraine C. Abbey-Katzev, RN (emeritus), MS, CNS In 1989 the grassroots Coalition for Alternatives in Nutrition and Healthcare (CANAH), founded by Catherine J. Frompovich,... more »
Dammit, Chan-Zuckerberg! Not Elmo, Too! (And Not Philanthropy, Either.)
If you haven't been paying particularly close attention, you may have missed the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative slowly inserting its hyper-wealthy proboscis into a hundred different corners of modern life, using its not-quite-philanthropy LLC model to follow in the Gatesian footprints of wealthy technocrats who want to appoint themselves the unelected heads of oh-so-many sectors. One of those sectors is, of course, education. Their latest bold new initiative is *being trumpeted in People,* where it is getting exactly the fluffy uncritical reception one might expect, which is too bad, be... more »
Did Alabama Bless ‘Incest’ Marriages Between Brothers and Sisters, Uncles and Nieces?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Blasey Ford’s Father Backed Kavanaugh, Her Credibility Further Shot
[image: report-blasey-ford-s-father-backed-kavanaugh-accuser-s-credibility-shot] The father of Christine Blasey Ford apparently didn’t believe that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh attacked his daughter almost 40 years ago at a party.
Bilateral Betrayal: The Free Trade Route to Globalism
[image: bilateral-betrayal-the-road-to-globalist-serfdom] Despite Trump withdrawing from the TPP in favor of "bilateral" free trade agreements, the bilateral free trade agreements being negotiated by the Trump administration are just as bad for U.S. national sovereignty as the TPP.
Impeach the President? Nadler Says Yes, Pelosi Says No. Pelosi Rules.
[image: impeach-the-president-nadler-says-yes-pelosi-says-no-pelosi-rules] Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) is pushing Pelosi to the limit. He wants to impeach the president. She wants to keep her Democrat majority in the House next November.
Gladys Liu's Liberal branch called to ease foreign ownership laws
Before she was a federal MP, Gladys Liu was part of a Liberal Party branch that pushed an unusual motion calling for a relaxation of laws around foreign investment in agribusiness and agricultural land.
West Coast's premiership defence ends at hands of Geelong
Just In - 10 hours ago
Geelong will face Richmond for a spot in the AFL grand final after surviving a West Coast comeback to prevail by 20 points at the MCG, leaving the Eagles to reflect on the end of their premiership defence.
Democratic Debate: I tried. I really, really tried...
*to watch the entire clown show.* Managed about an hour before calling it quits. Harris opens by making a direct comment and threat to Trump in her best shuck and jive imitation of Odumbo. Someone calls Trump a racist. Actually, pretty much all of them did. Yang promises us a 1,000.00 a month. Castro accused Biden of not remembering what he said two minutes ago. Castro was wrong. Bernie, skillfully displaying his anger, spits out all the free stuff he's going to provide. Warren managed to dodge answering almost 100% of her questions. Buttigieg called all Trump supporters racist... more »
Russia Sets Conditions For Peace Talks With Ukraine
The Russian flag is seen through barbed wire as it flies on the roof of the Russian embassy in Kiev, Ukraine March 26, 2018. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich *Reuters: **Russia ready for Ukraine peace talks but sets preconditions* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is ready to take part in a four-way summit in Paris to try to breathe life into the stalled Ukrainian peace process but has strict preconditions for such a meeting, a senior Kremlin aide said on Friday. Kiev’s forces have been battling pro-Russian separatists in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine since 2014 in a conflict that has claim... more »
The Human Adventure is Just Beginning: Alien and Star Trek: The Motion Picture at 40
Larry Klaes loves science fiction movies. Those of you who have read his deep dives into such films as Forbidden Planet, Avatar or The Thing from Another World can understand why I think of Larry as the Robert Osborne of the SF movie (if you don’t know who Robert Osborne was, then you’re not as […]
The Race to Depreciate Fiat Currencies Is Accelerating
By Mike Gleason Metals investors are anxiously awaiting the market’s reaction to next week’s Fed meeting. We may see players in the futures markets move... more »
ISIS Legacy in Iraq Has an Enduring Effect on Yazidi Survivors
Assyrian International News Agency - 10 hours ago
Two years ago, the Islamic State was defeated in Iraq. Whether it was the US-led strikes or Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani's support to Iraqi forces that played a key role in defeating the militant group, it still poses a threat to Iraq's stability.
If you mention the evangelical delegation to Saudi Arabia, I’d have to ask which one
The other day, Emily McFarlan Miller–a journalist with Religion News Service–noted a sense of deja vu. The AP had an article on a delegation of US evangelicals who travelled to Saudi Arabia to meet with Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s Crown Prince (and effective ruler). The deja vu was because there was a similar delegation–with […]
Donation to Fund FAMU Oceanic Research
Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU) will use a recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) $3.36 million donation to continue research on ocean and coastal community sustainability. The donation is the fourth instillation of a five-year award. It will fund FAMU’s Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems’ (CCME) research which focuses on the Apalachicola […]
Using Technology to Make College More Accessible for Veterans
A growing number of colleges and universities have reported a sharp decline in the number of military-affiliated students on their campuses. To address this growing concern, Georgia Southern University is among public and private schools that have made it easier for active-duty military or veterans to find out what courses they can receive credit for based on previous military experience.
Access as Model: How Students with Intellectual Disabilities Can Improve Higher Education
If higher education programs for people with intellectual disabilities are to work to the fullest extent, students should not be merely included. Higher education should change to mark their valued presence.
Research Focuses on Lack of Women Authors on Graduate Syllabi
While women in academia are prolific in publishing their research, they are underrepresented in political science graduate course syllabi and reading lists, according to a recent study led by a University of California Irvine scholar.
Association of American Universities Launches New Initiative For PhD Programs
Doctoral students may feel like going into academia is the only path forward, but a new initiative aims to change that. The Association of American Universities launched a PhD Education Initiative, which seeks to create a more student-centered culture for doctoral education, support diverse career paths and promote greater inclusion at its member institutio
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