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Vivid Details Emerge on Ukraine as Impeachment Quickens
The impeachment inquiry is revealing vivid new details about the high-level unease over President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine, and those of his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani.
How Just Some Routine Landscaping Nearly Started a Second Korean War
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-MISSILES--RC18DA923790.html] An ax-fight over the tree could have ended with hundreds of thousands dead. *Key point:* North Korea has a long history of provocations and armed hostility. The American and South Korean soldiers went off to chop down a poplar tree. Instead, they were chopped into pieces by ax-wielding North Korean soldiers. And what should have been a case of routine landscaping nearly triggered a second Korean War. Thousands of lives could have been lost, and the Korean peninsu... more »
Meet USS Barb: The Navy's Special World War II Submarine That Terrified Japan
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * It sank the most Japanese vessels by tonnage. *Key point: *The *Barb's *effectiveness was born from the U.S. Navy's broader maritime supremacy against Japan. In the closing months of World War II, heavy losses and depleted fuel stocks kept many of Japan’s remaining combat aircraft grounded and warships in port, awaiting an anticipated amphibious invasion. Starting in July 1945, Allied battleships embarked on a series of naval bombardments of coastal cities in Japan in an effort to draw these forces out to battle—with little success. However, a wee... more »
Not All Stands in Farmer’s Markets Sell Healthy Food – How to Shop at Farmer’s Markets
With the fall season in full swing and harvest season upon us, most states feature farmer's markets where it is possible to purchase fresh food directly from the farm, while cutting out the middlemen that are typically involved in getting food to the consumer. However, just being in a farmer's market does not guarantee that the vendor is selling healthy food. Large farms that supply the same commodity-based food that you find in grocery stores will often have stands in farmer's markets as well. Fraud and deception can be just as common in farmer's markets as it is in chain grocery ... more »
Wednesday walkabout – October 16, 2019
I went for a hike a day early, so I will write with tired legs. I shouldn’t be too tired as I ran into an old friend hiking this weekend on a local trail. He said he was walking after … Continue reading →
Sikorsky Unveils Its 'Raider X' Future High-Speed Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter
*Warzone/The Drive*: *Behold Sikorsky's "Raider X" Future High-Speed Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter * The Army wants a survivable and fast "knife fighter" helicopter to fight in contested areas. The Raider X certainly seems like it could be just that. Last week Bell unveiled its 360 Invictus high-speed armed scout helicopter contender for the Army's Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) tender and now Sikorsky is firing back with its long-anticipated entrant, the "Raider X." The aircraft is based directly on its S-97 Raider demonstrator, which leverages the company's X2 com... more »
Since the financial crisis (1008) the Fed has been unleashed.
5-6-2018 Naomi Klein: Since the financial crisis (1008) the Fed has been unleashed. The US central bank has quite literally fabricated nearly $4.5 trillion in funds to buy bonds (assets) from the major private banks. It should be noted that those private banking institutions are members of the Fed system. The Fed then provides that money to the banks and the institution can then hold the funds in reserve or choose to sell their Treasury or mortgage bonds back to the Fed. The Fed’s playbook was then deployed across the world by other central banks. In particular, the G7 colle... more »
On Kant’s Moral Theory
Immanuel Kant believed that moral theories, such as Aristotle’s eudaimonia, Hume’s notion of utility, or the Stoic principle of apathy are not sufficiently general, universal, and fundamental. He was looking for a universal, *a priori* law of moral action that is determined solely by reason. He believed that the ultimate moral law can be *a priori*, only if it is a law of action free of the desire of achieving any aim or good. In the *Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals*, Kant writes, “There is no possibility of thinking of anything at all in the world, or even out o... more »
Bears Kept Stealing Honey From A Man’s Bee Farm, So He Turned Them Into Honey Tasters
We all know that bears love honey, and it is no surprise that they will go to great lengths to get it. They love it so much that they cannot resist raiding beehives, often causing a real headache for many beekeepers. The adorable alpha predators are common guests at bee farms, but they’re very unwelcome […] The post Bears Kept Stealing Honey From A Man’s Bee Farm, So He Turned Them Into Honey Tasters appeared first on Health Nut News.
Debate and Switch
From The Vancouver Sun: It’s the U.S. election debate that most interested observers have been eagerly waiting for – Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joe Biden against Republican VP choice Sarah Palin – but don’t expect them to get into many verbal exchanges. According to a report in the New York Times Saturday, the campaign of Senator […]
Fraud Continues – Nancy Pelosi Promises House Impeachment Subpoenas Will Not Have Legal Penalties – House Will Not Authorize Impeachment Inquiry…
According to Capitol Hill members, via Politico, House Democrat leadership has taken a climate assessment of democrat House members and Speaker Pelosi announced they will not hold a House impeachment authorization vote. As a direct and specific consequence all committee … Continue reading →
China Has Designed A Flying Saucer Attack Helicopter
The Super Great White Shark attack helicopter, which looks like a flying saucer, is on display at the 5th China Helicopter Exposition in Tianjin on October 10, 2019. Photo: Liu Xuanzun/GT *Global Times:* *Flying saucer-like attack helicopter to take to the sky in 2020 * China has showcased an attack helicopter model that looks just like a flying saucer, a scale prototype of which is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2020. Chinese military experts said on Friday that though the aircraft is highly experimental and may not be put into practical use anytime soon, it is beneficial... more »
Here Is The Secret Cost Behind All Those “Free” Credit Card Perks
By Tyler Durden Despite the fact that the Fed insists on keeping interest rates low, many credit cards are actually raising rates for consumers, according... more »
Detroit Teacher Told by Administrators To Remove “Columbus Was A Murderer” Sweatshirt
By John Vibes A fifth-grade teacher from a Detroit area school was reprimanded and told to change her clothes because she was wearing a sweatshirt... more »
Concerns About 5G Worsening India’s 3 Million Ton E-Waste Mess
By B.N. Frank According to an opinion piece in the Hindu Businessline, India already has 3 million tons of E-Waste which will more than likely... more »
Twitter Paves Way For Trump Ban With New Content Rules For World Leaders
By Tyler Durden Twitter has announced new rules governing how they will now treat world leaders’ accounts, making clear that certain content will result in... more »
French NGOs Demand Moratorium on 5G Due to Its “Out of Control” Consequences On Society
By B.N. Frank Telecom Industry executives have admitted they have NO scientific evidence that 5G is safe. Many doctors and scientists say it isn’t (see... more »
'Trivial matters': Ex-top police officer to fight charges of gun possession and abuse of office
One of Australia's former top police officers says he is not guilty of the alleged offences, which his lawyer describes as "trivial".
Strong winds flip car competing in the World Solar Challenge
A solar car competing in the World Solar Challenge has rolled over on the Stuart Highway, just north of Coober Pedy in South Australia. The driver is not believed to be seriously injured.
Two games, three goals (maybe four): Why the Socceroos are wild about Harry
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Up until eight months ago, Harry Souttar was a relatively unknown Scottish footballer — now the lanky centre-half has turned into the Socceroos' not-so-secret scoring weapon.
Council backflips on decision to evict local football club over sexual harassment allegations
The City of Marion backflips on a decision to evict the Cove Football Club from its Hallett Cove premises over sexual harassment and intimidation allegations.
Even 'symbolic' female genital mutilation illegal, High Court rules
Three people charged with female genital mutilation offences could face further punishment after the High Court ruled a NSW court erred in quashing their convictions. *Warning: This story contains graphic details.*
It's Alan Jones v Scott Morrison on the question of how you feed a cow
The last PM shock jock Alan Jones slapped down was Jacinda Ardern — but at least she didn't have to endure the excoriating on-air encounter Scott Morrison had on Tuesday, writes Michelle Grattan.
Hearing loss is a public health emergency in the NT, but services are being cut
Thousands of Aboriginal children are overdue for specialist appointments for hearing problems, while hundreds of specialist services are no longer available.
Jennifer Aniston posts one picture on Instagram, gains millions of followers
The reason it sends the internet into meltdown was the identity of the five friends — it's her fellow Friends cast members Lisa Kudrow, Courtney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer and Matthew Perry.
Victoria bans commercial fishing on Gippsland Lakes
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The Victorian Government has passed legislation to phase out the 10 remaining commercial fishing licenses in the Gippsland Lakes over the next two years.
Latitude's debut on the ASX cancelled again
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It was meant to be the biggest listing of the year, but Latitude Financial's debut on the ASX has been shelved, for the second time in just over a year.
Live: Democrats line up for first debate since impeachment inquiry began
Follow live as the leading candidates to take on Donald Trump (assuming he makes it through impeachment) take the stage in Ohio for the fourth 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate.
Best Ever? Meet the Navy's 3 Powerful Stealth Seawolf Submarines
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3754951/uss-jimmy-carter-returns-naval-base-kitsap-bangor] Why only three? *Key point:* These subs were very stealthy, but also very costly. 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 the ... more »
China's Flying Saucer Aircraft Is Sort of a Scam
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Don’t be surprised or impressed. What Chinese media described as a “sci-fi-like aircraft” in fact is a simple ducted-fan vehicle. Instead of mounting its propellers in forward-facing nacelles or on top, like planes and helicopters do, a ducted-fan craft contains its propeller inside a large housing -- the “duct.” A Chinese firm claimed it’s developing a flying saucer-like vehicle for military use. Don’t be surprised or impressed. What Chinese media described as a “sci-fi-like aircraft” in fact is a simple ducted-fan vehicle. Instead of mounting its ... more »
U.S. Military Nightmare: Could America Fight Both Russia and China at the Same Time?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5784140/11th-meu-tanks-shoot-table-5] A terrible idea--but could it happen? Would America come out on top? *Key point:* America is strong enough that no one would try it, but no world war would be worth the cost. The United States discarded its oft-misunderstood “two war” doctrine, intended as a template for providing the means to fight two regional wars simultaneously, late last decade. Designed to deter North Korea from launching a war while the United States was involved in fighting against Iran or Iraq (or ... more »
Can Sig Sauer Pull off Its Planned Huge Changes to Its Guns?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.sigsauer.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/1800x/040ec09b1e35df139433887a97daa66f/c/a/calx-320sc-9-bss_4.jpg] Let's take a look. *Key point:* Sig Sauer wants to try something new to maintain and expand their market share. While the polymer-framed striker-fired pistol may be currently dominating the civilian handgun market, there has been some pushback. Some shooters desire a return to old steel or alloy frames, as a heavier metal slide on a lighter polymer frame has increased muzzle flip versus an all-steel des... more »
US Officials: Turkey Deliberately Releasing ISIS Prisoners
Map via The Guardian *Zero Hedge*: *US Officials: Turkey Deliberately Releasing ISIS Prisoners, Then Blaming Kurdish Forces* Invading Turkish-backed forces are freeing Islamic State prisoners, according to Foreign Policy, also "executing Kurdish prisoners and killing unarmed civilians, videos show." On Monday a senior U.S. administration official told reporters that Turkey's Syrian Islamist ground proxies are "going to unguarded prisons and releasing ISIS detainees - then blaming Syrian Democratic Forces." And following prior reports since the start of Turkey's 'Operation Peace S... more »
China’s Big Brother Is Watching Your Every Move
*Gordon Watts, Asia Times:** China’s big brother is watching your every move* State-backed Hikvision is now the largest surveillance company in the world with links to Xinjiang’s detention camps. There are surveillance cameras and then there is Hikvision. Billed as China’s “Big Brother” to quote George Orwell’s dystopian classic Nineteen Eighty-Four, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology has become a major player in tracking the world’s every move. The scale of the operation is immense. Already the high-tech group is operating in more than 100 countries, including the United Stat... more »
ANTHONY M. DONALDSON JR.
*ANTHONY M. DONALDSON JR.* has been named assistant professor of history at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. He is a recent Ph.D. graduate following service with Teach For America. Donaldson earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from North Carolina Central University and a doctorate from the University of Florida.
BERNEECE HERBERT
*BERNEECE HERBERT* has been appointed chair for the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Jackson State University. She previously served as a faculty member in the Department of Community and Regional Planning at Alabama A&M University. Herbert holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and a doctorate in natural resources management from Alabama A&M University.
JACQUELINA MARQUEZ
*JACQUELINA MARQUEZ* has been appointed dean of religious and spiritual life at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. She previously served as an associate university chaplain at Northwestern University. Marquez earned a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University, a master of divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago and a master’s degree in counseling from Loyola University of Chicago.
JOEL THORNTON
*JOEL THORNTON* has been named interim associate dean for Research and Learning at the University of Arkansas’s University Libraries. He previously served as head of research and instruction services. Thornton earned a bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Texas.
OLADELE “DELE” OGUNSEITAN
*OLADELE “DELE” OGUNSEITAN* has been named a University of California Presidential Chair at the University of California, Irvine. He also serves as professor and founding chair of the Department of Population Health & Disease Prevention at the university. Ogunseitan earned a Master of Public Health degree from UC Berkeley and a doctorate from the University of Tennessee.
MAYKAO Y. HANG
*MAYKAO Y. HANG* has been appointed vice president and founding dean of the College of Health at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She previously served as president and CEO of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation since 2010. Hang earned a bachelor’s degree from Brown University, a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota and a doctorate in public administration from Hamline University.
ROBERT COBB JR.
*ROBERT COBB JR.* has been appointed interim co-director of the Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing at North Carolina A&T State University. He is also associate professor in the College of Science and Technology’s department of graphic design technology. Cobb earned a bachelor’s degree and PhD from Virginia Tech and a master’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- October 15, 2019
Turkey-backed Syrian rebel fighters take pictures with mobile phones at the border town of Tel Abyad, Syria, October 14, 2019. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo *Dominic Evans, Orhan Coskun and Tom Perry, Reuters:* *Power shift: Who gains in the battle for Syria's northeast?* ANKARA/BEIRUT (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of Syria radically realigns the balance of power in the country’s northeast and creates a vacuum which Russia, Turkey and Iran are racing to fill. With Turkish forces pressing south from the border, the Kurds have invited troops from Syri... more »
Dodgy Dozen – CNN Democrat Primary Debate – 8:00pm EDT Discussion Thread…
Tonight at 8:00pm EDT CNN will be hosting the fourth Democrat presidential primary debate, “The Impeachment Debate”. CNN, CNN International, CNN Español will broadcast the debate. Cord cutters will be able to watch on the home pages of CNN.com, NYTimes.com, … Continue reading →
Wait, What… DOJ Has Possession of Joseph Mifsud Cell Phones (Blackberries)?…
Inside an otherwise innocuous court filing (full pdf below), General Mike Flynn’s attorney, Sidney Powell, files a motion to compel (MTC) in an effort to gain discovery of the content from two cell phones belonging to Joseph Mifsud. [Hat Tip … Continue reading →
Conflict Diamonds
I used to work for De Beers as a successful exploration geologist but never cared about owning a diamond. I remember staying in Kimberley, RSA, and one evening we dined out and noticed a young African and his lady-friend spending … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- October 15, 2019 (Evening Edition)
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives prior to welcoming the 2019 National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Reuters:* *Trump to meet U.S. lawmakers on Syria at White House on Wednesday: sources* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican and Democratic leaders of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the congressional foreign affairs and armed services committees are to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss t... more »
It’s not ‘change. It’s drop!
This is in reference to the article ‘Denver- 2nd largest temperature change on record!‘. _____________ It’s not ‘change. It’s drop! Kenneth Lund I wonder if the left wing media wanted to block out the fact that the temperature DROPPED 70 degrees in Denver. So they use the word “change”. If it had been a 70 ... Read moreIt’s not ‘change. It’s drop! The post It’s not ‘change. It’s drop! appeared first on Ice Age Now.
It. Does. Not. Quit.
“A storm of this severity and duration is rare in the middle of winter, maybe unprecedented in early October.” Joran Gackle, Kulm Weatherman See video of “Day 3 of the blizzard in Kulm, North Dakota. It. Does. Not. Quit.” https://twitter.com/kulmweatherman/status/1183040305580392448 Thanks to GaryH845 for this link The post It. Does. Not. Quit. appeared first on Ice Age Now.
VIACOM, YOU'RE DOING CONSERVATISM WRONG
News from *The Hollywood Reporter*: In the midst of closing a merger between CBS and Viacom, Shari Redstone is quietly exploring a plan to launch a conservative TV outlet meant to square off with the Fox News Channel.... Redstone has approached current and former Fox News personalities about such a plan, sources say, and she has spoken with former NBC News host Megyn Kelly. A rep for Kelly declined to comment. Sorry, but no -- that's not how you launch a conservative TV outlet. Sure, if you're a big company, you want to hire some big names. But you don't want to hire *one of the mo... more »
The Climate Crisis Isn't On Hold Until After Trump Is Impeached
Everybody's attention span seems fully engaged with impeaching Trump right now. Many people predicted-- correctly-- that that is exactly hat would happen and that it would take a sense of urgency away from other urgent matters, the Climate Crisis being on the top of most lists. This isn't something that we have infinite time to get to; we have very little time get to it and the power of concentrated wealth is lined up against doing anything at all. This is insane, even if arguing that removing Trump would make it easier to address the crisis (which is true). Nancy Goroff, a celebr... more »
Global Challenges for the ‘NextGen’
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
MELBOURNE, Oct 15 (IPS) - Professor Lindsay Falvey, who will be presented with the 2019 Crawford Fund medal on World Food Day for remaining practically and passionately committed, for over four decades, to the international contributions agricultural science makes to food security.Success has many parents – so the saying goes. In the case of the massive successes of international agricultural research, no one person can claim parentage. There are heroes along the way such as Norman Borlaug and his early cereal breeding, and the team that eliminated the cattle disease Rinderpest fr... more »
A Major Step Forward in Reducing Food Loss and Waste is Critical to Achieve the SDGs
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
ROME, Oct 15 (IPS) - A new FAO report launched today by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization provides insights into how much food is lost - as well as where and why - at different stages of the food supply chain, calls for informed decisions for an effective reduction and offers new ways to measure progress. Read the full story, “A Major Step Forward in Reducing Food Loss and Waste is Critical to Achieve the SDGs”, on globalissues.org →
School Suspends Girls, Says Rape-Awareness Note Was Bullying
A 15-year-old girl was suspended for bullying after trying to draw attention to what she believed was an unaddressed problem of sexual assaults involving students at her high school.
Did ABC Mistakenly Label a Video from a US Gun Range as Syrian War Footage?
A video that aired during ABC News' coverage of Turkey's attack on Kurds in northern Syria drew widespread attention.
Live Blog: Democrat Presidential Primary Debate #6 in Westerville, Ohio
Candidates! Candidates! Candiates! ★★★Twelve candidates on one stage!★★★ Come on down!
Is the Interventionists’ Era Over for Good?
[image: is-the-interventionists-era-over-for-good] Every nation that today believes it has an implied or a treaty guarantee that the U.S. will fight on its behalf should probably recheck its hole card.
Meet the P2000: The Finest High-End Gun Ever Made?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas`* [image: By Bobbfwed - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=14937545] A classy weapon for shooting in style. *Key point:* The P2000 was well ahead of its time and is still a very good pistol. The world of compact defensive handguns is a crowded one, but one pistol that stands out ahead of the pack is the Heckler and Koch P2000 pistol. Introduced to market in 2001, the P2000 has carved out a niche as a pistol for those that appreciate fine German engineering and attention to detail in a carry handgun. Even... more »
Plurality of Dem Voters Expect Warren to Win Debate
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) gestures in a televised townhall on CNN dedicated to LGBTQ issues in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo] How did everyone else fare? A third of Democratic primary voters expect presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren to perform the best during Tuesday’s debate, a POLITICO/Morning Consult national poll showed. Thirty-one percent of Democratic primary voters said they believe Warren will outperform th... more »
Bolton on Ukraine: 'I Am Not Part of Whatever Drug Deal Rudy and Mulvaney Are Cooking Up'
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: White House former National Security Advisor John Bolton fixes his hair and listens to a question after his remarks on North Korea at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) think tank in Washington, U.S. September 30, 2019.] Bolton's revenge? Former National Security Adviser John Bolton reportedly expressed concerns with pressuring Ukraine for political information, according to three people who heard testimony Monday from a White House aide. Bolton expressed concerns with the alleged efforts of EU Ambassador Gordon... more »
Liberals Slam Dem Candidates for Ignoring Supreme Court
*Kevin Daley* *Politics, Americas* [image: The 12 candidates' podiums stand ready before the fourth U.S. Democratic presidential candidates 2020 election debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio U.S. October 15, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Bourg] They want it on the debate stage. A coalition of left-wing advocacy groups sent a letter to the moderators of an upcoming presidential debate urging them to ask the Democratic hopefuls about the Supreme Court. The Monday letter laments that the high court has not featured prominently in the first three Democratic debates, since marquee... more »
Meet the Bidens: Hunter Steps Down From Chinese Company, Joe Releases Anticorruption Plan
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden depart after a pre-inauguration church service in Washington, U.S., January 18, 2009. Picture taken January 18, 2009. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] Like peas in a pod. Former Vice President Joe Biden released an anti-corruption plan Monday, one day after his son Hunter Biden announced he would step down from the board of a Chinese company. Joe Biden’s anti-corruption plan, “The Biden Plan To Guarantee Government Works For The People,” promises to “return integrity” to government ... more »
'Quid Pro Joe': Pro-Trump PAC to Air Biden Ukraine Ad
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden reacts next to moderator CNN's Anderson Cooper during a televised townhall on CNN dedicated to LGBTQ issues in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Bla] It should make the CNN debate more interesting... The Committee to Defend the President, a pro-Trump super PAC, released an advertisement criticizing “Quid Pro Joe” Biden ahead of Tuesday’s Democratic debate in Ohio. The ad, which focuses on the 2020 Democratic presidential candida... more »
Pence Headed to Turkey to Negotiate Syria Ceasefire
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a campaign rally held by U.S. President Donald Trump in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis] Can he pull it off? Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Turkey’s capital Wednesday on behalf of President Donald Trump in hopes “to reach an immediate ceasefire,” according to the White House. Pence will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and Ambassador James J... more »
Hunter Biden Interview: 'No Questions Were Off-Limits'
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: In this file photo, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden attend an NCAA basketball game between Georgetown University and Duke University in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo] The scion speaks out. Hunter Biden spoke with ABC anchor Amy Robach in an exclusive interview that will air Tuesday amid scrutiny over his actions in Ukraine, the network announced Monday morning. Robach sat down with Biden for an interview in his Los Angeles home over the weekend, ABC New... more »
The 5 Worst Guns That You Never Want to Shoot
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Taurus_PT_24-7_PRO.jpg] Just terrible and sad. *Key point:* These weapons aren't worth the parts they're made with. Almost every gun is designed to be safe as possible for the shooter. Countless mechanisms have been designed to facilitate this and prevent the gun from firing when the shooter does not intend it to. However, in some guns, these safeties simply do not work, due to poor or thoughtless design. Other guns might fire when the trigger is pulled but could be dangerous due to... more »
Cartel Hitmen Murder 13 Mexican Cops
*Matt M. Miller* *Politics, Americas* [image: Security forces patrol along a road after police officers were killed during an ambush by suspected cartel hitmen in El Aguaje, in Michoacan state, Mexico October 14, 2019. REUTERS/Alan Ortega] It happened in one of the most violent states in Mexico. Thirteen Mexican police officers were reportedly killed and nine were wounded in an ambush Monday in Michoacan, Mexico, and one of Mexico’s most revered cartels is suspected of the deaths. Forty-two police officers responded to enforce a judicial order in the township of Aguililla when t... more »
Are the Walls Really Closing in on Trump?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] It appears that Trump’s attempt to influence Ukraine was not a personal initiative but a controversial and widely known plan among his confidants. Are the walls closing on Donald Trump? The appearance of numerous witnesses, ranging from former White House aide and Russia hand Fiona Hill to State Department official George Kent, has convinced multiple Democrats that Trump isn’t simply on the defensive. Instead, he may be headed for the exit. For example, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) declared, “The walls are closing in. The detai... more »
Russian Air Force intercepts Turkish F-16 in northern Syria: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force allegedly intercepted a Turkish warplane as it was flying over Syrian airspace this week, the Russian aviation publication Avia.Pro reported on Tuesday. According to the Avia.Pro article, a Turkish F-16 was attempting to bomb the headquarters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Manbij when the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US confirms all troops have been withdrawn from Manbij
The United States will increase sanction pressure on Ankara unless the crisis in north-eastern Syria is resolved, a senior US state department official said, as quoted by Reuters. According to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity, US troops have completely pulled out from the northern Syrian city of Manbij. However, he added that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The People’s POTUS….
We interrupt our worries and fret-filled daily programming for a brief respite. Remember when President Trump had the boys and girls Little League champs at the White House last week?… ~ click the pics to enlarge ~ There’s a whole … Continue reading →
Canada Goose director Jodi Butts nominated for cannabis producer Aphria’s board
Jodi Butts, an independent board director for Canada Goose clothing company, has been nominated to join one of the country’s top cannabis producers, Leamington, Ontario-based Aphria. Butts will join a board stacked with broad cross-sector experience if she is approved at the company’s Nov. 14 annual general meeting in Toronto. “Jodi is an entrepreneur, a […] Canada Goose director Jodi Butts nominated for cannabis producer Aphria’s board is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Colorado proposes rules to ban additives in cannabis vape products
Colorado regulators are finalizing rules to ban certain ingredients from marijuana vaping products, following the lead of other states with legal cannabis programs in the wake of a health crisis that has sickened more than a thousand and killed over two dozen people. At a public hearing Tuesday, Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division discussed the proposed rules […] Colorado proposes rules to ban additives in cannabis vape products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ontario marijuana company Aphria reports another profitable quarter
Canadian cannabis producer Aphria said it earned 16.4 million Canadian dollars ($12.1 million) in net income in its latest quarter, a 28% decrease from a CA$21.2 million net income the Ontario company recorded in the same quarter last year. It was Aphria’s second consecutive profitable quarter, and the results sent the company’s stock up sharply. […] Ontario marijuana company Aphria reports another profitable quarter is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Aphria’s latest results highlight positive outlook for marijuana industry
Recent skepticism of the cannabis sector may be overblown, especially for companies that are fully funded - as highlighted by Aphria’s latest quarterly results. Aphria’s latest results highlight positive outlook for marijuana industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Voluntary recall of cannabis products at 144 Colorado dispensaries
Denver-based Bonsai Cultivation voluntarily recalled marijuana plant-material products from across Colorado after Denver health officials detected elevated levels of mold and yeast in the company’s goods. The recall applies to marijuana plant materials, including pre-rolls, distributed to 144 retail stores across the state, according to the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE). In addition to […] Voluntary recall of cannabis products at 144 Colorado dispensaries is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entre... more »
Was Nancy Pelosi’s Son an Exec at a Gas Company That Did Business in Ukraine?
The claim rests on the existence of an invention allegedly capable of providing cheap energy to billions of people around the world without using fossil fuels.
U.S. Sold Over $55 Billion In Weapons To Allies And Partners Around The Globe In FY19
An airman poses in front of an F-15E Strike Eagle at the Paris Air Show, June 21, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks) *Defense News*:* America sold over $55 billion in weapons in FY19* WASHINGTON — The U.S. sold $55.4 billion worth of weapons to allies and partners around the globe in fiscal year 2019, essentially flat from the previous fiscal year. Of that total, $48.25 came in payments from partner nations, $3.67 billion from grant assistance programs such as Foreign Military Financing and the Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative, and $3.47 billion for cas... more »
Live: Impeachment on the agenda as 2020 Democrats ready for latest debate
The leading candidates to take on Donald Trump (assuming he makes it through impeachment) are about to take the stage in Ohio for the fourth 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate.
'Bigger than the Beatles': The reggae star who revolutionised the sound of the Australian desert
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In the remote Aboriginal communities of central Australia, a musician many of us have never heard of is "bigger than The Beatles". And he gave rise to a unique new sound.
Two killed in head-on crash after stolen car speeds away from police
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Police officers try to stop a stolen vehicle before it speeds off and later crashes into another vehicle in Brisbane's north overnight, killing two people.
Ivan Milat on 'death bed ', has not had visitors
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Terminally ill serial killer Ivan Milat is transferred from the medical wing of Long Bay Jail to Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital to receive pain relief as his health takes a turn for the worse.
Darcy will be one of the youngest in his year when he starts school. His mother says he's not ready
A WA mother is vowing to move interstate with her four-year-old son, splitting him up from his sister, if education authorities refuse her requests for him to start school a year later because he "won't cope".
'A sad moment for us': Spiralling costs, imported pork and drought spell death knell for NQ piggery
Far north Queensland's largest and oldest piggery is closing after 49 years, impacted by drought, cheap imports, and rising costs as the agricultural profile of the area changes.
F-35 Lightning Jets Take Off And Land On HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier For The First Time
*Daily Mail: **Pictured: F-35 Lightning jets take off and land on HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier for the first time as the supersonic stealth planes conduct operational trials off the East Coast of the USA* * UK F-35 Lightning jets pictured landing and taking off from British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth * Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots are conducting tests on the aircraft off the East Coast of the USA * They are among the first to combine radar-evading stealth technology with supersonic speeds - with first official deployment set for 2021 British supersonic st... more »
My List Of Demands
I want to live in a world where being a manipulator is more shameful than being the victim of manipulation. I want to live in a world where manipulation of any kind stands out as weird and creepy. I want to live in a world […]
To Adapt to the Escalating Climate Crisis, Mere Reform Will Not Be Enough
As I’ve watched young people around the world take part in the climate actions of the last month, I’ve gotten the sense that I’m watching a spectacle which has been orchestrated to create the illusion that we’re still in an earlier, more stable time for the planet’s climate. Legitimate as the passion and commitment of this generation of teen climate activists is, their efforts are being packaged by the political and media establishment in a… The post To Adapt to the Escalating Climate Crisis, Mere Reform Will Not Be Enough appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Russian Mercenaries Have Now Taken Over An Abandoned U.S. Camp In Syria (Video)
#Syria #EasternEuphrates#Russia|n PMC inside the #US base in #Manbij abandoned this morning. pic.twitter.com/II2FI68aBx — MrRevinsky (@Kyruer) October 15, 2019 *Business Insider:* *Video shows the inside of an abandoned US camp in Syria taken over by Russian mercenaries* * A video shows the inside of a US military camp in Syria shortly after it was abandoned and overtaken by Russian mercenaries. * US forces left the base in Manbij early Tuesday following President Donald Trump's decision to pull troops from a coalition with the Syrian Democratic Forces. * The video, taken by Oleg ... more »
Kurdish Fighters Mount Counterattack Using Network of Tunnels: Lafarge Plant Now a US Military Base-
* This soon to come guerilla warfare/irregular warfare is exactly what I'd expect to occur.* *Hubby and I were discussing this the other day. * * Turkey's made a great deal of progress in a short time. Which is suggestive to me, that much like their ISIS symbiotic partners, the PKK Kurds are employing the same tactic of walking or running away. The exception being ISIS always walked away when the PKK came there way and didn't come back. * * That will not be the case with the Turkish or Syrian Army. There will be attacks. There is NO deal between the PKK Kurds and Damascus. So everyone... more »
Brazilian Political Scene Promotes Uncertainty in the Economy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the end of the recession in January 2017, in only 10 of the 33 months of the period, the Economic Uncertainty Indicator (IIE-Br), calculated by the Brazilian Institute of Economics of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (Ibre/FGV), was below the level of 110 points, a level above which uncertainty is […] The post Brazilian Political Scene Promotes Uncertainty in the Economy appeared first on The Rio Times.
California’s New ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law So Extreme Even ACLU Calls it “Significant Threat To Civil Liberties”
California adopted a controversial 'red flag' gun-confiscation law that expands an existing law that allows law-enforcement and family members to initiate a process to temporarily confiscate citizens' firearms. The new law adds co-workers, employers, and teachers to the list.
Joelle Faulkner on Canadian Farmland
Joelle Faulkner, CEO of Area One Farms, sent me an excellent guest comment going over farmland as an investment: Farmland is gaining attention from pension funds, corporations and investors alike. Recently, relevant conferences are growing in size and number, showing there is a real desire for education on farmland investing, and many institutions have begun taking the necessary steps to find a spot for farmland within their portfolios – often under “real assets”, an umbrella that also includes real estate and infrastructure. *Farmland’s fundamental role in food production, a nece... more »
Climate history speaks much louder than modern-day computer models
“It is simple enough to test out which version of the pre-1980 temperature record is better. The version made by the people who lived through it, or the younger people now who are paid to generate graphs which show a … Continue reading →
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