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World News Briefs -- September 30, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Nikkei Asian Review:* *Beijing on lockdown for China's 70th national day* *Tight security puts squeeze on transport networks and businesses* BEIJING -- Security in the heart of China's capital is extremely tight ahead of the country's 70th National Day on Tuesday, with residents told to keep curtains shut and businesses facing disruptions. The presence of security forces near Tiananmen Square -- the main venue for the celebrations -- and in subway stations appears even more pronounced than it was for the annual legislative meetings in March. Tuesday's military parade will feature... more »
The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Here's an essential antidote to the recent full-court media press against fossil fuels: *The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels.* The book asks: *Could everything we know about fossil fuels be wrong?* And answers: *Yes. Probably.* For decades, environmentalists have told us that using fossil fuels is a self-destructive addiction that will destroy our planet. Yet at the same time, by every measure of human well-being, from life expectancy to clean water to climate safety, life has been getting better and better. How can this be? The explanation, energy expert Alex Epstein argues in The... more »
Giuliani Subpoenaed for Ukraine Documents as Next Step in Impeachment Inquiry
Finally. May Giuliani rot in jail – no pardons and no bumping off. We fear that Giuliani’s days are numbered, … Continue reading →
Illinois releases social-equity map for adult-use marijuana licensing
Illinois officials identified areas where applicants who want to legally grow and sell recreational cannabis would get preference under the law’s social equity provision, one that some believe could become a national blueprint for other MJ programs. The map was released on the eve of the state making applications available for up to 75 rec […] Illinois releases social-equity map for adult-use marijuana licensing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis competition case study: Why business models matter
Location matters for cannabis dispensaries, but so does the business model. And a showdown on the Las Vegas strip is a great illustration of how this plays out. Cannabis competition case study: Why business models matter is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
As the drought bites, memories surface of idyllic days spent swimming in the outback
As landowners clean out enormous water tanks in the hope of rain, their fond childhood memories of swimming in tanks and troughs are in stark contrast to today's dry and parched landscape.
Here's how the ACT has 100 per cent renewable power from today
Canberra hasn't become an off-the-grid island in the middle of New South Wales. So why is the ACT Government now calling the capital 100 per cent renewable?
Self-discovery, coming out and the growl of the Grey Panthers
Darryl Butler had lived an intellectual life, but in a moment of crisis it would be dance and his study of the body that would save him.
September in Perth was the hottest on record and driest in 42 years — now get ready for summer
Forecasters are predicting more hot weather to come after the city recorded an average maximum temperature 2.6C higher than normal and received less than half its average rainfall for the month.
Demands for planning overhaul before NSW is forced to 'tax the hell out of people'
The National Party wants urgent changes to the NSW Independent Planning Commission, fearing there is little certainty for investors following the rejection of the proposed Bylong Valley coal mine.
ASX lifts ahead of Reserve Bank's widely tipped rate cut
Australian shares are posting modest gains ahead of the Reserve Bank's widely expected interest rate cut.
Fears marina plan for internationally recognised waterway will create 'environmental disaster'
Crabs, birds and fish are just some of the marine life that could be decimated by the proposed Point Grey marina, according to concerned Mandurah locals.
Perth's housing market is falling even further behind, and there is little hope of a quick recovery
Housing oversupply and sluggish migration rates mean today's expected rate cut will do little to stimulate the Perth property market, as the city's average property price falls another 0.8 per cent.
From 50 seizures a day, to none: Epilepsy survivor helping to battle stigma
Daniel Bradshaw experienced his first epileptic seizure aged 8 and was until recently enduring up to 50 seizures a day, until life-changing brain surgery. Now he has joined the push to change public perception of the disorder.
The blue trees appearing around Australia are the 'bittersweet legacy' of a 'terrible waste'
Jayden Whyte tried to get help twice on the day he died. Now he is being remembered through a striking grassroots project that could help others before it's too late.
'It was absolutely roaring down': Sudden downpour damages homes north of Brisbane
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Severe thunderstorms brought more than 100 millimetres of rain to some parts of the Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast overnight, flooding homes and businesses within minutes.
Beekeepers buzzing with anticipation of new honey season
The heat is on beekeepers to deliver healthy hives for pollination this spring and into the summer.
Car for sale on Gumtree stolen with seller's 5yo son inside in Adelaide
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SA police are searching for a Subaru WRX stolen from an Adelaide man while his five-year-old son was still inside.
Trump asked Morrison for help investigating Mueller inquiry
Donald Trump asked Prime Minister Scott Morrison for help investigating the origins of the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference, the ABC has confirmed.
Trump tweets warning of 'civil war', calls for arrest of impeachment inquiry lead for 'treason'
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In a stream of complaints on his Twitter account, the US President shares a pastor's warning that impeachment would spark a "civil war-like fracture" in the country, while also suggesting Democrat Adam Schiff should be arrested.
Small business owners claim 'widespread, catastrophic' losses over $60m redevelopment
Small business owners in Melbourne's south-east mount a class action against their local council, claiming a carpark development has left them battling financial woes, marriage breakdowns and even mental health issues.
'Buy local and pray for rain' says struggling coast dairy farmer
Coastal dairy farms are culling their herds because they can not afford to feed them while they and their communities feel the flow-on effect of drought.
Australia a class above in wrapping up T20 series with Sri Lanka
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Australia wastes no time polishing off Sri Lanka in the second Twenty20, needing fewer than 10 overs to chase down the target and take an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
US congressman resigns after telling son sensitive information about Australian company
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Chris Collins, a Republican US congressman from New York state, resigns ahead of expected guilty plea in a criminal insider trading case relating to Australian biotechnology company Innate Immunotherapeutics Ltd.
Live: NSW Now: Bushfires could take 'months' to contain, firearm stolen in break and enter
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *Firefighters say it could take weeks, potentially months, to contain about five fires burning around Armidale and Tenterfield, while a woman is injured and a firearm stolen during a break and enter in Orana.
500 people's worth of water used daily to fix parched area's gravel roads
Up to 100,000 litres of water is being used each weekday by a regional New South Wales council to keep drivers safe on its gravel roads — all 954 kilometres of them.
Young mum who demanded mammogram diagnosed with breast cancer
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A 33-year-old Victorian woman who was repeatedly denied breast screenings because of her age is urging other women to "follow their instincts" after being diagnosed with cancer.
'Speaking the language of government' on Darling River
Barkandji native title holders in far-west New South Wales say they are learning to speak the language of government as they propose a major cross-agency organisation to manage the Darling River, or Baaka.
China more than doubles troop numbers in Hong Kong, envoys estimate
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China is shoring up its military presence in Hong Kong, assembling the largest ever active force of People's Liberation Army troops in the restive territory, analysts say, despite denials from Beijing.
Warning allied health changes will 'aggravate' wounded veterans
A contentious overhaul of veterans' medical care risks aggravating wounded service personnel according to a Liberal senator who chairs Parliament's Defence Committee.
'Badly brainwashed': Chinese-Australians divided over 70 years of communist rule
What does the Chinese community in Australia think about the anniversary? We asked seven people with Chinese heritage for their views and hopes for China's future.
Foreign Aid for Dictators
[image: undefined] Notice something important about the hoopla regarding President’s Trump withholding of US foreign aid to Ukraine while he was requesting Ukrainian officials to investigate Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden for possible corruption: Nobody in Washington, D.C., or within the establishment press is questioning the concept of foreign aid itself. Foreign aid has become such an established and accepted way of inducing foreign regimes to comply with the dictates of US officials that the thought of ending it entirely doesn’t even enter the minds of Republicans, Democrats,... more »
Daniel McAdams: 'The US Has Ceased Being a Republic and Has Become a National Security State'
[image: undefined] *Mohsen Abdelmoumen: Your Twitter account has just been closed. Why?* *Daniel McAdams*: In August I was watching a segment of the Sean Hannity program while at a friend’s house and noticed that despite an hour of Hannity ranting against the “deep state” in the US, he was wearing a lapel pin bearing the seal of the US Central Intelligence agency, which most would agree is either the center or at least an important hub of the US “deep state” itself. I tweeted about this strange anomaly and as a comment to my own Tweet on it I happened to say that Hannity is “retarde... more »
Puberty Blocking Drug Used on “Trans” Kids Linked to Thousands of Deaths
[image: puberty-blocking-drug-used-on-trans-kids-linked-to-thousands-of-deaths] A puberty-blocking medication prescribed for children misidentified as “transgender” may be imperiling the young.
Hong Kong Protesters Compare Chinese Communists to Nazis
[image: hong-kong-protesters-compare-chinese-communists-to-nazis] Hundreds of thousands of people filled the streets of Hong Kong in protest against the Chinese Communist government this past weekend, with many protesters even stomping on printed images of Chinese Communist President Xi Jinping.
Secret Global Warming Narrative | Behind the Deep State
[image: alex-newman-secret-global-warming-narrative-behind-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind the Deep State Alex Newman discusses the hidden agenda to brainwash, restructure and transform human civilization through climate change. Other topics include the use of 16 year-old, Greta Thunberg, our requirement for carbon dioxide, the lies about sea-level change, and much more!
Giuliani Faces Subpoena for Documents in Impeachment Probe
House Democrats subpoenaed President Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, for documents as they ramped up investigations of the president's dealings with Ukraine.
President signs stop gap bill for funding to avoid shutdown
President Trump Signs Stopgap Spending Measure, Keeping Agencies Open for 7 Weeks Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that passing the continuing resolution was the easy part; setting line by line funding will be far more difficult. Government Executive September 27, 2019 President Trump late Friday signed a stopgap spending measure that will keep government agencies open through Nov. 21. The measure will give lawmakers seven additional weeks to sort out full-year appropriations bills that set line-by-line spending levels at agencies across government. The seven-week stopgap b... more »
DoD deploys troops and equipment to Saudi Arabia
DOD Statement on Deployment of U.S. Forces and Equipment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . DoD Press Release Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman September 26, 2019 “In light of recent attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and at their invitation, Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper announced today that the U.S. would deploy the following equipment to the kingdom: One Patriot Battery Four Sentinel RADARs Approximately 200 support personnel This deployment will augment the kingdom’s air and missile defense of critical military and civilian infrastructure. This deployment au... more »
Study Links Autism to Chemical in Processed Foods
*John Vibes* - A study published by researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF), suggests a possible connection between autism and processed foods.
Brazil’s National Debt Rises to Record High 79.8 Percent of GDP
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazil's national debt rose to the highest on record in August, central bank figures showed on Monday, driven by a combination of increased interest payments, higher borrowing, and a weaker exchange rate. Brazil's total gross debt incorporating the central government, states, municipalities and the social security system rose to […] The post Brazil’s National Debt Rises to Record High 79.8 Percent of GDP appeared first on The Rio Times.
Deep State Impeachment Team Racing Against Time, Durham and Barr – NY Times Aids With Australian Narrative…
It is becoming clear the principals connected to the 2016 weaponization of the intelligence apparatus, DOJ and FBI are increasingly concerned about U.S. Attorney John Durham and Attorney General Bill Barr looking at the origins of “Spygate” and the Trump-Russia … Continue reading →
This evenings viewing
You’ll have heard that Tony Hall has reversed the BBC’s unfortunate decision about Naga Munchetti and she has been uncensured. Will heads roll? Come back John Humphrys, that’s your speciality isn’t it? I intended to watch Jane Corbin’s take on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, mainly because I’ve just mastered the fluent pronunciation of 'Khashoggi', with both adjacent gs (hard *and* soft) bound seamlessly together, which is more than most BBC announcers can manage. The problem was that the TV was tuned to Channel Four and I was transfixed by the post-conference interview with a portl... more »
smuggling people, overview
* An* undercover team infiltrated a criminal gang operating out of Dunkirk in the north of France, who charge £7,000 for a spot on a boat crossing the channel. The LBC team posed as an Indian family pretending to attempt to bring a young family member over to the UK….They met people smuggler Farooq in his camp in the woodlands outside Dunkirk. Farooq, caught by the undercover reporter with a hidden camera, claimed that French Police officers at the border advise smugglers on when is the best time to attempt the journey through the channel. As the LBC reporter asked whether there ... more »
Wow! Met Our First Fundraiser Goal in Record Time! Next Is More Meetups and Travel
The fundraiser is off to a great start! If you haven't given already, please support our second goal, more meetups.
European Diplomatic Efforts With Iran Have Failed
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with members of the Assembly of Experts in Tehran, Sept. 26, 2019. Khamenei.ir *Con Coughlin, Gatestone Institute:* *Rouhani Has Exposed the Futility of European Diplomacy* * The reality of the delusional approach adopted by Mr Macron and other European leaders was, though, brutally exposed the moment Mr Rouhani arrived in New York. Instead of showing any sign of seeking to repair Tehran's strained relationship with the West and its allies, he instead indulged in an orgy of self-justification in which he sought to portray his coun... more »
Can America's M1 Abrams Tank Stay Number One Forever?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/23/M1A1_Abrams_Tank_in_Camp_Fallujah.JPEG] A tough call. *Key point:* The M1 Abrams tank hasn't always been on top in the past and it may not stay there in the future. In the 1970s, the situation for NATO tank forces in Europe was grim. The program to develop the next generation battle tank for both Germany and the United States, the MBT-70, was about to crumble and fail, and the next generation of Soviet tanks was about to reach the front lines. The tank forces of the U.S. and its all... more »
Can Trump Tweet His Way Out of Impeachment?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] President Donald Trump’s allies say he’s not taking impeachment proceedings seriously enough. How seriously should we be taking impeachment? President Donald Trump’s allies say he’s not taking it seriously enough. Since Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry on Tuesday over the accused abuse of power stemming from Trump’s July phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, the president has declined to hire more lawyers or create a “war room” specially designed to handle impeachmen... more »
The Inside 40-Year Story of Stalin's Massive T-10M Tank
*Charlie Gao* *History, Europe* [image: https://i.redd.it/lm508l39x6921.jpg] It just kept going and fighting. *Key point:* The T-10 design was successful and very long-running. The T-10 is one of the longest lasting tank designs in the world. Adopted in 1953, the tank served for over 40 years before finally being decommissioned in 1997. Along the way, the design underwent several revisions to keep it modern, from the T-10A to the ultimate variant, the T-10M. But what made the T-10 design so enduring? Just how good was the T-10M? Why was it kept in service so long? The story of... more »
Time to Test Drive Kushner's Middle East Peace Plan
*Ahmed Charai* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] America remains the only power that can secure a peace plan between Israelis and Palestinians. Jared Kushner’s approach to Middle East peace deserves a closer look. The political process, which began in Madrid and continued in Oslo has been stalled since 2001. Meanwhile, the conflict has intensified, positions have hardened, and the possibility of an agreement remains elusive. More of the same will not produce different results. So, Kushner decided to start with economics, not politics. He seeks to improve the economic live... more »
Ukraine Is Now Trapped Between an American Scandal and a Russian Hard Place
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] Underneath the furor underpinning this latest White House controversy, it is worth noting the number of legitimate reasons why U.S. security assistance to Kiev should be re-evaluated—none of which have anything to do with what Trump may or may not have said on the phone. Ukraine, a middle-tier post-Soviet country, finds itself in the middle of the biggest scandal in U.S. politics since former President Bill Clinton lied under oath to protect discovery of his tryst with a White House intern more than twenty years earlier. Pr... more »
North Korea Can’t Hide Its Population Problem
*Anthony Fensom* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Isolation might protect the “hermit kingdom” for now, but its demographic destiny cannot be avoided. South Korea’s demographic decline might be alarming, but its northern neighbor is following a similar trajectory that it is desperately trying to cover up. That is the conclusion of analysts assessing the future of one of the world’s most secretive and authoritarian regimes. The current population of communist North Korea has been estimated at around twenty-five million, approximately half its southern, democratic rival, accordin... more »
Does a Trump Impeachment Mean the End of Negotiations with North Korea?
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Kim Jong-un must consider the possibility that Donald Trump could eventually be impeached and removed from office or acquitted yet defeated in 2020. Why should he invest his time in reaching an accord if it is unlikely to survive future political vicissitudes? Demographers see the North’s population starting to decline from 2044—some twenty years later than the South. Yet unlike Asian neighbors, such as Japan, North Korea is unlikely to attract an influx of foreign workers to help compensate for a shrinking labor force, while it als... more »
Guess Who Might Want to Purchase Russia's Powerful Armata Tank?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] There are several potential customers. *Key point:* Russia is always looking for buyers of its advanced military technology. While Russia’s next generation Armata has not yet officially entered service, buzz has already been created on what countries other than Russia might field it. In 2018, Russians are no stranger to cooperative weapons development (as seen in the Brahmos missile) and even offering to export products before they are finished (as seen with the Su-57). What countries might field the Armata in the future? Here i... more »
Does John Bolton Want a War with North Korea?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* Judging by comments he made today at a Washington, D.C. think tank event it seems so. The two could not have been more different in terms of what needed to be done on some of the world’s most significant national security priorities. Bolton was an all-stick, no-carrot kind of man—someone who loathed talking to Washington’s adversaries, let alone striking an agreement with them. Trump was precisely the opposite, a figure steeped in the business world who was more than willing to talk to everybody and anybody, at any time. Bolton’s abrupt d... more »
How the Royal Navy's Nuclear Missile Submarines Could Kill Millions
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/-/media/fleet/images/02---our-organisation/2-1-1-unit-detail/submarines/vanguard/tabbedpanel/1440x673-ne100530344.jpg] London is always ready to deter with a second-strike. *Key point:* Even a smaller power like the United Kingdom has enough nuclear weapons to be taken very seriously. The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to devastate even the largest of countries. This fleet came into being after its ally, the United States, canceled a key weapon system t... more »
‘Clueless’ Actress Stacey Dash Charged with Domestic Battery
A Pasco County Sheriff's Office report says Dash got into a verbal argument with a man at a New Port Richey apartment. Deputies say she pushed the man and slapped his face.
Intelligence Whistleblowers Often Pay a Severe Price
In many instances, whistleblowers find the abusive power they have revealed turned against them, both ending their careers and harming their personal lives.
Celebrity Mementos Are Modern Day Holy Relics
In 2006, a tiny brown pebble, equivalent to a raisin, sold at auction for $25,000. This inconsequential artifact was, in fact, William Shatner’s kidney stone. The US actor had persuaded doctors to return the grisly relic to him following surgery, so he could auction it for charity. It was bought by an online casino that added it to its collection of oddities, which include a grilled cheese sandwich graced with an image of the Virgin Mary. Stranger still, this extraordinary interest in *curiosa* is not an uncommon occurrence, neither today nor throughout history. read more
Opioid Drug Crisis: Could the Whole US Congress be Impeached?
*Jon Rappoport* - Millions of people are facing the devastating effects of the pharma drugs called opioids.
How the Trump Admin Used a Secret Livestream to Spy on Julian Assange
Working directly with Ecuador’s corrupt government, the U.S. government abandoned all sense of legality and moral decency by spying on Assange twenty-four hours a day via an illegal livestream surveillance operation set up by a private security firm and approved by Ecuador’s president. The post How the Trump Admin Used a Secret Livestream to Spy on Julian Assange appeared first on MintPress News.
Geoengineering Watch Global Alert News, September 28, 2019, #216
Dane Wigington GeoengineeringWatch.org Wild weather continues with record September snow in the Northwestern US and record heat in the Southeastern US. What is going on? RELATED STORY: Geoengineering Watch Global Alert News, September 21, 2019, #215 RELATED STORY: Geoengineering Watch Global Alert News, September 14, 2019, #214 How can we wake the masses to the converging […] The post Geoengineering Watch Global Alert News, September 28, 2019, #216 appeared first on Health Nut News.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 272 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Facial Recognition Smart Streetlights Raise Concerns
By Sean Walton What began as a way to increase public safety has turned into a civil rights concern. Some residents of San Diego, California... more »
"The great virtue of a free market system is that it does not care what color people are; it does not care what their religion is; it only cares whether they can produce something you want to buy. It is the most effective system we have discovered to enable people who hate one another to deal with one another and help one another." #QotD
*"The great virtue of a free market system is that it does not care what colour people are; it does not care what their religion is; it only cares whether they can produce something you want to buy. It is the most effective system we have discovered to enable people who hate one another to deal with one another and help one another."* ~ Milton Friedman, from his 1993 article "Why Government Is the Problem" . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Peter Navarro Discusses U.S-China Trade, Economy and Pelosi Impeachment Fraud…
White House trade and manufacturing advisor Peter Navarro appears on CNBC to discuss the Bloomberg news story about the White House blocking U.S. investment in China. Additionally, Navarro is asked about U.S-China trade discussions. This interview happens on the heels … Continue reading →
Hate Hoax: 12-Year-Old Black Girl Admits She Fabricated Attack by White Students…
The hate hoax claims continue to mount in the aftermath of the Jussie Smollett fiasco. In the latest example the media heavily promoted the claims by a sixth-grade girl who accused three white students of holding her down and cutting … Continue reading →
Something Is Wrong: The Fed Is Offering $100 Billion A Day In Loans To Unnamed Banks
By Mac Slavo The Federal Reserve is once again secretly shelling out trillions of dollars in the dark, while Congress willingly looks the other way. ... more »
Russia Makes Its Presence Felt In The Middle East
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russia's President Vladimir Putin speak during a meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo *Reuters:* *After Saudi attacks, Russia makes its regional presence felt* LONDON (Reuters) - In the two weeks since attacks blamed on missiles or drones shut down half of Saudi Arabia’s oil output, the country that has arguably moved most deftly to position itself for any upside is Russia. Within hours of the attacks, Moscow’s state arms exporter said it would hold talks with countri... more »
Hidden Camera Video: US Citizen Accused of Spying on Behalf of Chinese Government
U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson said Xuehua (Edward) Peng is charged with using secret locations to deliver information, delivering payments, and personally carrying to Beijing secure digital cards containing classified information related to U.S. national security.
The Only Pension Fix is Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands
By Simon Black, Sovereign Man On Friday evening, the government here in Puerto Rico made an announcement to local retirees that many of them would... more »
Of Treason, Of Bullshit, Of Civil War
*Congressional Terrorist by Nancy Ohanian* Over the weekend Trump TV reported that "Fox News has learned that the Pentagon, State Department and National Security Council were 'unanimous' in supporting the aid to Ukraine, and that Trump acted alone in withholding the aid over the summer." That was the aid Trump stopped and then used to try to force Ukraine to do his political dirty work against Biden, to-- as Ted Lieu was willing to say before anyone else-- manufacture dirt on Joe Biden. This morning, in an e-mail he sent me, Ted added, "That Trump's recent Tweets threatening civil ... more »
Trump Continues To Roil Congressional Republicans-- One Gets Ready For Prison, While Another Announces Retirement
*Trump with his favorite House Republican, Chris Collins* It was always just a matter of time. Chris Collins really had no viable defense. He was caught in multiple violations of insider trading statutes. The only reason it took so long (around 14 months since he was arrested) for him to resign is that he was using his seat as a bargaining chip with federal prosectors for lighter charges and a lighter sentence. Yesterday it all came together, beginning with a resignation from Congress, triggering a special election. As the progressive Democrat who nearly beat him last cycle, Nate Mc... more »
Baseball over for the O's
My favorite baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, saw their season end yesterday by losing to the Boston Red Sox in a wild game. The catch in the video above came in the 8th inning with the score tied. Right-fielder Stevie Wilkerson saved them in that moment but the next inning the Red Sox won the game. The Orioles had the 2nd worst record in all of major league baseball this year. Last year they were the worst team. But this year's team had many new young players who actually made it an interesting season for me. Wilkerson was one of those. On Saturday Mary Beth and I went ... more »
Impeachment…or CIA Coup?
[image: impeachment-or-cia-coup] You don’t need to be a supporter of President Trump to be concerned about the efforts to remove him from office.
Houthi Rebels in Yemen Claim to Have Killed 500 Saudi Soldiers
[image: houthi-rebels-in-yemen-claim-to-have-killed-500-saudi-soldiers] Houthi rebels in Yemen say they have killed 500 Saudi soldiers, captured another 2,000, and seized a convoy of Saudi military vehicles.
Spy Bureaucracy Changed Whistleblower Rules To Allow Hearsay
[image: spy-bureaucracy-changed-whistleblower-rules-to-allow-hearsay] It appears that America’s intelligence apparatus rewrote its rules on whistleblowers to do what Hillary Clinton and Special Counsel Robert Mueller couldn’t do: Keep Donald Trump, or throw Donald Trump, out of the White House.
A Trade “Level Playing Field” Isn’t So Great
China’s tariffs on imports are more than double the United States’ (calculated on a weighted-average basis). Critics of open trade cite this disparity and similar ones with other nations to justify America’s current trade wars. America should have a level playing field, they say. By this, they seem to mean that the U.S. government should […] The post A Trade “Level Playing Field” Isn’t So Great appeared first on Econlib.
On Being Told to Manage Money That I Don’t Have
I’ve been a saver ever since I can remember. The skills of bargain hunting and money management were ingrained in me from an early age by a coupon-collecting mother and a father who did his best negotiating in garage sale driveways – not skills developed for fun but for survival, not unlike many students who have grown up in households with little-to-no income.
UPS Recognized by Hispanic Scholarship Fund for Supporting Latinx Students
The United Parcel Service Foundation (UPS) will be honored as the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) Corporate Partner of the Year for their ongoing efforts to support higher education in the Latinx community. Over the years, UPS has created support services for Latino students and contributed scholarship funding. “We are exceedingly proud to have this opportunity […]
Governor Larry Hogan Offers $200M to Settle 13-Year-Old HBCU Lawsuit
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has offered $200 million to resolve a 13-year-old lawsuit regarding underfunding of the state’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The proposed $200 million settlement was an increase from the governor’s offer a year ago. However, the Coalition for Equity and Excellence in Maryland Higher Education is seeking $577 million. In […]
Are School Vouchers A Path To Religious Freedom?
Let me make a confession-- I am not at all unsympathetic to many Libertarian beliefs. I am wary of government involvement in many arenas, and the bigger the government, the warier I am. Additionally, I know some Libertarians personally, and they are perfectly nice human beings. But when you start turning general Libby philosophical notions into specific policies, particularly in areas where my exercise of my liberty crashes into your exercise of your liberty-- well, that never seems to work out well-- or even consistent. At a minimum, I find some of these conclusions puzzling. Let... more »
Haiti on Brink of Revolution to Overthrow US-Backed Regime
Insurgents are fighting to overthrow the corrupt right-wing regime of Jovenel Moise, who is backed by the US. Four people died in clashes in recent days, with many reports of injuries.
Gotham City Digest: Civil War edition
(Where we vow to always send dispaches daily from the front lines.) ------------------------------ We seriously need to get rid of this asshole before he gets more people killed. Even Saddam had more dignity in his final days and he was found in a spider hole. ------------------------------ From the, "But, Boss, it looked great on paper!" files. ------------------------------ “I’m the real whistleblower. If I get killed now, you won’t get the rest of the story.” So starts the most comical attempt ever to defuse a political scandal. (P.S. The *real* whistleblower is Don... more »
Derangement syndrome falls prey to derangement!
*MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019Why derangement works:* We had a brief moment of hope when we read this featured headline on today's front page at Slate: "Does Trump Even Realize He's Done Anything Wrong?" Good lord! It almost sounded like Dahlia Lithwick was going to consider the possibility that something is seriously wrong with Donald J. Trump in the general area of mental illness, mental health or cognitive ability. Maybe she'd even spoken to some competent specialist who had brought some specialized knowledge to bear on this general question. Could Donald Trump be a "sociopath?" D... more »
BBC caught spreading lies about climate change, Vietnam crop production
There is no crop crisis in Vietnam, due to global warming or any other reason. Keep this in mind the next time you hear alarmist claims about a climate crisis and are tempted to accept them at face value. The post BBC caught spreading lies about climate change, Vietnam crop production appeared first on CFACT.
Disgruntled cruise passengers plan to sue after European drought ruins holiday
A group of disgruntled Scenic Tours passengers is testing the viability of a class action against the company after they were forced onto buses when extreme drought conditions led to low river levels in Europe.
Councils accuse Fines Victoria of 'dog ate my homework' excuses over unrecovered debts
Claims of delays and a drop in the recovery of fines has led to 11 councils experiencing massive cash shortfalls, since Fines Victoria replaced Civil Compliance Victoria in 2017.
A professor made a prediction during Clinton's impeachment — and it's coming to pass for Trump
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As Donald Trump becomes only the fourth president in history to stare down the barrel of impeachment, it's worth going back to take a close look at the last time this happened, writes Emma Shortis.
Kurdish authorities tell Australia to take back women and their 44 children held in Syrian camps
Their fighters were instrumental in defeating Islamic State earlier this year, now the Kurdish authorities are struggling to maintain the camps and jails that hold the IS citizens whose countries don't want them back.
The new Joker film is causing panic. Its star and director says it's just 'realistic'
Just In - 9 hours ago
Cinemas have banned masks and costumes, the US Army warned of violence at screenings, and police will have a "high visibility" when it plays. But the Joker team stand by their film.
Interesting House Bill 2515 introduced July 10, 2019 …
Never underestimate the deviousness and forethought of the Democrats especially in the House of Representatives… . H.R. 2515 – Whistleblower Protection Reform Act of 2019 – Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] – Introduced 05/03/2019 and approved by the two-thirds of the House July 9, 2019 at 6:59 PM 410/12. It went to the Senate on July 10th. So what is the big deal? Coincidental one asks? Not yet approved in the Senate though and definitely not yet signed by the president into law. First – that the entire 2/3 of the House Actually voted for the same bill, maybe. Second … Continue read... more »
Independant.org – Willie Soon & Eliot Bloom
A presentation by Dr. Willie Soon and Dr. Eliot Bloom at the Independent.org event. Continue reading →
FBI Busts Massive Fentanyl Ring Running Out of Dept of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs in D.C.
By Matt Agorist Washington, D.C. — Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a government agency last week to execute a search warrant looking... more »
Connecticut closer to adding chronic pain for medical marijuana use
A Connecticut physicians panel recommended adding chronic pain that has lasted at least six months as a qualifying condition to use medical cannabis, which, if adopted, could provide a significant shot in the arm to the fast-growing market. The board of physicians also voted to recommend adding Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a group of disorders that affects connective […] Connecticut closer to adding chronic pain for medical marijuana use is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Kremlin Trolls The U.S.. Says Disclosure Of Trump-Putin Phone Calls Would Need Russian Consent
Kremlin.ru Tina Nguyen, Vanity Fair: *Russia “Would Like to Hope” White House Won’t Release Trump-Putin Calls* *U.S.-Russia relations “are already troubled by a lot of problems,” said a Kremlin spokesperson rather ominously.* Within hours of Donald Trump releasing a rough readout of a call between him and Volodymyr Zelensky, in a ham-fisted attempt to prove he hadn’t extorted the Ukrainian president into investigating Hunter Biden, Republicans had begun privately fretting that they’d made a terrible mistake. “It puts the whole quid pro quo to bed, but trades it for several other... more »
Houthis Rout Saudi Military - End Of The Road For MbS?
The Saudi military appears to have suffered an historic defeat with a Houthi trap capturing up to three Saudi brigades. Houthis claim 500 Saudi fighters killed and 2,000 Saudi fighters captured. Houthi footage appears to show Saudi jets bombing long lines of surrendering Saudi forces. Is this latest Saudi loss the end of the road for presumptive heir to the throne, Mohammad bin Salman? Palace coup? Plus - an update on the CIA "whistleblower" trying to take down the president. Tune in to today's Liberty Report...
Nigerian Police Rescue 19 Young Women Forced to Have Babies
Police in Lagos say they have rescued 19 pregnant girls and young women who had been kidnapped, impregnated and forced to give birth to babies which were then sold.
Did U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham Once Say a Crime Isn’t Required for Impeachment?
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham also argued a "high crime" was simply an important person hurting someone of low means.
Does a Risque Photo Show Obama Eating a Hot Dog in Front of a Statue?
You never can tell what unintended elements might end up in your pictures.
McConnell: Senate Must Take Up Impeachment If House Approves
Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said that Senate rules would require him to take up any articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump if approved by the House.
President Trump Delivers Remarks During Joint Chiefs Ceremony – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump delivered remarks to honor the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript, POTUS remarks @5:32] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Mike. And I have to … Continue reading →
UK Labour’s Annual Conference Reveals an Ongoing Struggle for the Party’s Soul
If Jeremy Corbyn and his real supporters come out of this process unscathed and are able to lead and govern, it will have an enormous impact on the people of Britain and is almost certain to change the rules of the game regarding Palestine. The post UK Labour’s Annual Conference Reveals an Ongoing Struggle for the Party’s Soul appeared first on MintPress News.
“Fuera OMC y TLC´s de la agricultura”, campesinxs de Indonesia reiteraron su demanda con movilizaciones en todo el país
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
30-Sep-2019 Jóvenes campesinxs del Sindicato Campesino de Indonesia organizaron múltiples movilizaciones y actividades a través del país la semana pasada para destacar el carácter destructivo de las políticas neoliberales de la OMC y otros TLC.
CRIMINALS AT LARGE: America Has Been HIJACKED!
This is a critical update from one of the best financial commentators I know, a good friend of ours, Mr. Lior Gantz of WealthResearchGroup.com and... more »
How the Seawolf-class Submarine Shares Stealth with the F-22 Raptor
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] Pretty amazing. *Key point:* Only three of the expensive submarines were built, but they are very impressive. The Seawolf-class submarines were envisioned as the best submarines ever built. Designed to succeed the Los Angeles–class attack submarines and maintain America’s edge in the underwater domain, the class suffered from cost overruns and the collapse of the Soviet Union. While still some of the best submarines ever built, they were built at reduced numbers. In many respects, they are the F-22 of submarines: widely con... more »
Everybody's desperate, trying to make ends meet
David Dayen, "Great News: Wall Street Democrats Might Leave the Party: *My fervent hope for many years could be coming true.* [...] This is fantastic news. Anything that accelerates the split in the decades-long marriage between the alleged party of the people and Big Money should be celebrated. The transformation in policy that would ensue if Wall Street Democrats walk away from the party, freeing it from self-censorship and bad ideas, far outstrips whatever money they might raise for Democratic candidates." Ryan Grim, "Why The House Democratic Caucus Was Able To Move So Rapidly ... more »
Montana Governor Declares Emergency
This comes from the Sacramento Bee of all places. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock declared an emergency on Sunday for areas hit by an historic early-season snowstorm. The storm brought heavy, wet snow and high winds that closed roads, downed trees and caused scattered power outages. Snowing in eight states Winter storm warnings were posted for ... Read moreMontana Governor Declares Emergency The post Montana Governor Declares Emergency appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Heh
Found on Gab: Yes, I've had a few moments like that. I forget who first said that humans share a common language called profanity, but it's all too true! Peter
New satellite images show US base in eastern Syria
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:30 P.M.) – Fresh satellite images have been recently released showing the US military base in eastern Syria. The base in question is located in al-Omar oil field located nearly 10 km east of Mayadin town of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. Considered as Syria’s biggest and most productive oil field, al-Omar field has […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First seen footage of Houthi drones hitting Saudi Aramco
A never seen before footage has emerged showing the moment Saudi Aramco was hit by armed drones flying at low altitude. The Saudi oil giant came under devastating attacks on mid-September, causing substantial damage. Yemen’s Houthi Movement claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was to retaliate the Saudi coalition airstrikes on the group’s locations […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Which Countries Support Marijuana Legalization?
By Tyler Durden Earlier this week, Canberra – or the Australian Capital Territory, which functions as a state – legalized the recreational use of marijuana for... more »
CIA Whistleblower's Lawyer: '60 Minutes' Federal Protection Story Is False
NEWS ALERT: 60 Minutes completely misinterpreted contents of our letter, which is now published online at https://t.co/HjmBrEQLEi. Nor have we, as we stated earlier today, reached any agreement with Congress on contact with the whistleblower. Discussions remain ongoing. https://t.co/3XSwmtuRrn — Mark S. Zaid (@MarkSZaidEsq) September 30, 2019 *Politico:** Whistleblower's attorney says '60 Minutes' misinterpreted letter in federal protection report* An attorney for the whistleblower in the Trump-Ukraine scandal said Sunday that CBS’ “60 Minutes” had “completely misinterpreted” a do... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/30/2019
Today's Water Cooler:
New Mexico medical cannabis growers sue over plant limits
Three New Mexico medical cannabis cultivation companies are challenging a plant-count limit the state’s regulators put in place, saying the cap puts constraints on the supply of medical marijuana to patients. G&G Genetics, Sacred Garden and Ultra Health joined together in filing a lawsuit against the state’s health department in response to the new rules […] New Mexico medical cannabis growers sue over plant limits is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"The Latest Plot To Topple Trump: Politics According To (Groucho) Marx"
*"The Latest Plot To Topple Trump: * *Politics According To (Groucho) Marx"* by Martin Sieff "The US political, intelligence and media establishments have made even greater asses of themselves before the entire world by cooking up their latest wild concoction of a plot to topple President Donald Trump and – while they’re at it – knock his most plausible challenger former Vice President Joe Biden out of the race as well. Washington has become a buffoonish theater of the absurd. It is politics according to Marx: But not Karl Marx. The latest scandal is pure Groucho Marx. It is strai... more »
Solution: Local, local, local...
*you don't need to ignore national, but you do need to dial in on local.* For now, forget about this latest diversion of impeachment. Trump is not going anywhere and he will be reelected with the largest margin in American history. Ignoring the local in favor of national is one of my biggest faults. I tend to focus on national politics while the commie rat finks are destroying cities and towns from sea to shining sea. We're beating back the progs in beautiful Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, Idaho right now for at least the second time. Now, what follows in info that you need to ha... more »
Gaijin Hunter in Japan – It’s not what you think……..
“For if you kill me you will not easily find a successor… Continue reading “Gaijin Hunter in Japan – It’s not what you think……..”… The post Gaijin Hunter in Japan – It’s not what you think…….. appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter.
Union Of Concerned Scientists Props Up New Group To Create Concern About 'Virtual' Pollution - Don't Be Fooled
Union of Concerned Scientists is only really in top form when a Republican is in the White House because when the GOP is in control, they can be angry outsiders, but when a Democrat is in control, a bunch of their employees leave and join the administration. After the Obama election, they even lost their President to Department of Energy - ironic, because they hate energy, but preventing nuclear and natural gas was a cornerstone of their work so it made sense to officially engage in that effort. read more
Musical Interlude: Deuter, “Uno”
Deuter, “Uno”
China’s Celebration of 70 Years of Communist Oppression an Attempt to Mask Its Failing Economy
[image: china-s-celebration-of-70-years-of-communist-oppression-an-attempt-to-mask-its-failing-economy] It's showtime: China is having a 70th anniversary parade featuring numerous pieces of military equiomwn — and just in time, too, as China's economy continues to falter.
The Story of a Terrible Chemical Accident That Destroyed This Russian Submarine
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4b/65/7c/4b657cf6042f90a876a7e9d4a6568c86.jpg] Sunk. *Key point:* The accidental mixing of certain compounds can cause fires or explosions in submarines. In 2000, a Russian submarine designed to sink aircraft carriers became a victim of its own arsenal. The cruise-missile submarine *Kursk* suffered a massive explosion and sank after an onboard torpedo accidentally detonated. The accident was the worst naval disaster suffered by post–Cold War Russia. *Recommended: Stealth vs. North Korea’s Air Defenses: ... more »
Whistleblower Attorney: CBS Got It Wrong, My Client Not Under Federal Protection
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: A man walks past the CBS News studios at the CBS Broadcast Center on West 57th St. in Manhattan, New York, U.S., April 29, 2016. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid] What else did they "misinterpret"? The attorney for the whistleblower who filed a complaint regarding President Donald Trump disputed a Sunday CBS report saying that his client is under federal protection. A whistleblower complaint filed in August accused Trump of pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to look into former Vice President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Bid... more »
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