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“I’d Rather Be In Hell”
*“I’d Rather Be In Hell”* by Paulo Coelho "As soon as he died, Juan found himself in a gorgeous place, surrounded by all the comfort and beauty he had dreamed of. A fellow dressed in white approached him and said, “You have the right to have whatever you want; any food, pleasure or amusement.” Charmed, Juan did everything he dreamed of doing during his life. After many years of pleasures, he sought the fellow in white and asked, “I have already experienced everything I wanted. Now I need to work in order to feel useful.” “I am sorry,” said the fellow in white, “but that is the only... more »
Chet Raymo, “Half Sick Of Shadows”
*“Half Sick Of Shadows”* by Chet Raymo "Who is this woman? Her name is on the prow of her boat: The Lady of Shalott. *Click image for larger size.* Yes, it's Tennyson's "Lady of Shalott," from the poem of 1842, here illustrated by John William Waterhouse in 1888. By some unspecified curse this lovely maiden was confined to a tower… "Willows whiten, aspens quiver, Little breezes dusk and shiver Through the wave that runs for ever By the island in the river" …near Camelot, where, forbidden to look out the window, she observed the world in a mirror and wove what she sa... more »
Israel’s forced displacement of Bedouins in Naqab desert
As part of Israel's plan to develop the southern Naqab desert, Bedouins residing in Naqab desert villages have endured multiple forced displacements since Israel’s establishment in 1948 as the Jewish state. Israel prevents these communities from developing and denies them essential services like water and electricity. The post Israel’s forced displacement of Bedouins in Naqab desert appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Did Trump Send Letter to Turkish Prez Erdogan Saying ‘Don’t Be a Fool’?
Some questioned whether the unconventional letter was authentic.
David Whyte, "Waking"
*"Waking"* "Get up from your bed, go out from your house, follow the path you know so well, so well that you now see nothing and hear nothing unless something can cry loudly to you, and for you it seems, even then, no cry is louder than yours, and in your own darkness cries have gone unheard as long as you can remember. These are hard paths we tread, but they are green and lined with leaf mould, and we must love their contours as we love the body branching with its veins and tunnels of dark earth. I know that sometimes your body is hard like a stone, on a path that storms break over, em... more »
Survey: Almost HALF of Socialists Believe “Violent Action Against the Rich” May be Justified
[image: survey-almost-half-of-socialists-believe-violent-action-against-the-rich-may-be-justified] The unofficial leftist credo “If it feels good, do it” can be a problem when what feels good is cracking heads. This comes to mind with a new survey indicating that almost half of American socialists — 47 percent — believe that “citizens taking violent action against the rich” is sometimes justified.
“Counselor, You Got Me”: Abortionist Caught in a Lie in California Trial
[image: counselor-you-got-me-abortionist-caught-in-a-lie-in-california-trial] A prominent abortionist was caught in an outright lie over his assertion that David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt “outed” him as an abortion provider in their undercover video series that exposed how Planned Parenthood sells aborted baby parts.
Private Equity Booms, Hedge Funds Wane?
Christine Idzelis of Institutional Investor reports that private equity changes everything: Private equity is too big to ignore — for both investors and regulators. “It’s critical,” said Peter Witte, associate director of Ernst & Young’s private equity group, in a phone interview. “If you’re not invested in private equity, or private capital, then you’re really missing out on where our economy is growing.” *Private equity firms now manage $3.4 trillion of investor commitments globally, up from less than $500 billion in 2000, according to a report, expected to be released Wednesday... more »
World News Briefs -- October 17, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*DW: **Pence, Erdogan, Kurdish SDF agree to 120-hour ceasefire in Syria* US Vice President Mike Pence, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the commander of the Kurdish SDF forces agreed to a five-day ceasefire in the military offensive in northeastern Syria. US Vice President Mike Pence and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to a five-day ceasefire in the military incursion into northeastern Syria. Pence was accompanied in Ankara by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien. "Today the United States and Turkey have a... more »
Chile: sorpresivo centro de resistencia a los TLC en el continente
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
17-Oct-2019 En los sectores vinculados al tema en América Latina llama la atención cómo el país que ha firmado más TLC en el mundo, y casi siempre sin discusión, sea hoy el lugar donde el TPP-11 ha generado más cuestionamientos y dificultades en el trámite parlamentario.
President Trump Participates in Grand Opening of Louis Vuitton Factory – Alvorado, Texas – 5:30pm Livestream…
Today President Trump will be delivering remarks and participating in a ribbon cutting ceremony at a new Louis Vuitton luxury goods manufacturer in Alvorado, Texas. The facility is expected to create 1,000 new jobs. Anticipated start time 5:40pm ET. WH … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Remarks on Turkey-Syria-Kurds Ceasefire and Agreement: “Great Day for Civilization”…
Funny how that happens. Recep Erdogan realized his Turkish forces were facing off against Kurdish military, the Syrian Army, and Russians. As a result of President Trump proclaiming the NATO ally was all alone; Erdogan was, as we anticipated, naked … Continue reading →
DELICIOUS RECIPE FOR BONE BROTH
For anyone suffering from cancer, arthritis, or if you are a parent of an autistic child, in general, it is necessary to avoid any toxins like sugar, nightshade foods and anything that causes an inflammation... The post DELICIOUS RECIPE FOR BONE BROTH appeared first on Healing Oracle.
No, Elijah Cummings Did Not ‘Forgive’ Donald Trump On His Deathbed
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Case of Isolated Dutch Family
Dutch police said that a group of people discovered on an isolated farm this week may have been kept there against their will for up to nine years.
Germany’s Energy Plan Is Leading to Insecure Supply
Germany’s Energiewende, or energy transition to renewables, is leading to an insecure supply of energy and is affecting the nation’s… The post Germany’s Energy Plan Is Leading to Insecure Supply appeared first on IER.
Will you make history with a 10/10 on the news quiz?
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From marathon runners to Nobel Peace Prize winners to trailblazing scientists, history has been made. Will you make history with a 10/10?
ASX falls despite Brexit deal and Wall Street's solid earnings
Australian shares have fallen, despite modest gains across Wall Street and significant progress on a new Brexit deal.
Man charged after allegedly trying to run down pedestrians in Adelaide's south
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CCTV footage captures the moment a pedestrian is struck by a car, with the alleged driver facing charges of assault and four counts of endangering life.
Last ag colleges in Longreach and Emerald prepare to close for good
As the school year wraps up, staff, students, alumni, and rural industries are saying a final farewell to agricultural colleges in central Queensland.
Melbourne residents heard a bang. 15 seconds later, a metal missile hurled into a home
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Police say it is "extremely lucky" nobody was killed when an improvised explosive device launched from a vacant block of land tore through the roof of a nearby home in south-east Melbourne.
Has Boris Johnson just sentenced himself to the same humiliating fate as Theresa May?
If his Brexit deal falters in London, the possibility of a delay and an election becomes increasingly likely and Boris Johnson will land himself in the same quagmire as Theresa May, writes Samantha Hawley.
'Unattractive and overpopulated': Welcome to the city that's lost its mojo
With an influx of 350,000 new residents expected by 2041, locals are concerned the planning and development will continue to alter the Gold Coast's unique identity.
'I don't think they were there to commit a burglary': Australian man shot dead in Texas home invasion
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US police are investigating reports of a car speeding away from the scene of the shooting, which took place while the victim's wife and two young children were asleep in their beds.
'What's happening to them?': Australian Yazidis lose contact with families trapped in Syria
The battle between Turkey and Syria may be 13,000 kilometres from Toowoomba, but the effect of the war is being anxiously felt by the Queensland city's new Kurdish community.
'Whoo-hoo' — on the hunt for the elusive powerful owl
Citizen scientists take to bushland around southern Queensland with acoustic monitors to try and record Australia's largest and most elusive owl to help find and protect their threatened habitat.
Santos secures multi-billion-dollar gas investments in the Top End
Resources giant Santos is strengthening its grip on the north Australian gas sector, as it moves to secure billions of dollars worth of exploration and production investments in the Top End.
NSW Now: First non-stop flight from NYC to Sydney, alleged diamond thief caught
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* The first non-stop commercial flight between New York and Sydney will depart shortly, and a man is charged over an alleged $170,000 diamond fraud committed in 2002.
Historic 1870s mansion described as a 'national treasure' to go under the hammer
A mansion and grounds that were once home to Tasmanian tigers and exotic birds in a private zoo is going under the hammer, but be warned — it comes with a devilish price tag.
Australia's household debt is the second highest in the world — and it's changing how we live
Australians are some of the world's most indebted people. We know it, we worry about it, and there is increasing evidence that it's changing our way of life.
Pakistani trailblazer 'Lady Boom Boom' ready to mix it with the best as she makes WBBL history
Nida Dar has overcome more than her fair share of challenges during her career and she is now looking to leave her mark on the WBBL as the first Pakistani cricketer to play in the tournament.
'Maybe I'm better where I am': No regrets for Postecoglou over abrupt Socceroos exit
As Ange Postecoglou achieves enviable success in the J-League with Yokohama F. Marinos, he questions whether or not he is better off staying overseas than remain a "curiosity" in Australia.
There's only one issue where women worry less than men
In good news for the sisterhood, Australia is now half feminist, but that equality does not extend to our worries, which pile up more on women than men, writes Annabel Crabb.
Turkey agrees to 'pause' fighting in Syria while US helps Kurdish-led forces withdraw
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Turkey agrees to halt its military operations in northern Syria for five days while US-allied Kurdish forces withdraw, after a four-hour meeting between US Vice-President Mike Pence and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey, the Kurds and President Trump
I haven’t done much research on this and may change my mind. I did pull up articles from December 2018 when Trump announced we were going to pull out, and remember all the campaign promises he made, similar to those Obama made but he only expanded the war. It is a fact that Turkey has been an ally for years, and is part of NATO. THE KURDS ARE NOT A NATION STATE. Previous presidents have also pussy footed around Turkey and refused to do anything about its killing of the Armenian Christians 100 years ago (there’s a huge lobby in the U.S.) the first of the 20th century holocausts. ... more »
How to Sell a Pretend Climate Movement: Reading Act IV of Cory Morningstar’s Series on the NGO Industrial Complex
About 43% of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were lawyers. After the establishment of the United States government, over a near 250-year period, the number of lawyers in Congress has, by-and-large, mirrored that original percentage. In fact, our current Congress is made up of 43% lawyers. This is a powerful voting block of like-minded people. Additionally, it isn’t much of a secret how important legal expertise is to modern corporations and how many… The post How to Sell a Pretend Climate Movement: Reading Act IV of Cory Morningstar’s Series on the NGO Industrial Co... more »
ISOO’s FY 2018 Classification Report Continues to Warn of Outdated System, but Lacks Key, Previously-Reported Data: FRINFORMSUM 10/17/2019
ISOO’s FY2018 Classification Report to the President The Information Security Oversight Office’s 2018 Report to the President is now online – but contains considerably less information than previous years. The gist of the report, which is currently our best tool for analyzing the classification system in the United States, remains the same as last […]
Who 'Melted Down' At Yesterday's White House Meeting Between President Trump And Speaker Pelosi?
*BBC*: *Trump and Pelosi: The 'meltdown' photo showing Washington divides* A photo of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confronting the President Donald Trump at a reportedly explosive White House meeting has become a symbol of the deep divisions in Washington. In the image, leading Democrat Ms Pelosi is standing up at a large table, surrounded by male congressional leaders and top military officials, pointing her finger towards the president, who is seated opposite her and appears stunned. Afterwards, Mr Trump took to his preferred social media platform, Twitter, to share the phot... more »
Politics after the New Brexit Deal
The summer seems like a million years ago now, but of Boris Johnson's no deal bombast I remember writing that if he does manage to get a deal with Brussels, it would be a respray of Theresa May's efforts. Well, Johnson has indeed struck a deal. And he managed to plagiarise chunks of the previous deal, but making it much worse. We've seen the outline of of what he was aiming for, but what did he get? In the new text, the entirety of the UK leaves the EU's customs union. This, readers will recall, was one of the big draws of Brexit: the idea we could be free to swashbuckle our way a... more »
It Doesn’t Say “Only”: A Textual Point About Impeachment
The subtitle above indicates that this post will make a textual point about impeachment. But perhaps it would be more accurate to say that this post will make an impeachment-related point about textual reading in constitutional law. Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution reads as follows: “The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” As a matter of practice, people have taken that language to state the exclusively valid gr... more »
Some numbers RE Medicare-for-all!
*THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2019The discussions which have never occurred:* Should Candidate Warren (and even Candidate Sanders) be more forthcoming regarding the way they would fund a Medicare-for-all plan? In this morning's post, we linked to Ron Brownstein's discussion of the projected cost of such a program—and Brownstein's discussion is daunting. Brownstein's essay appears in The Atlantic. The first daunting chunk reads like this: BROWNSTEIN (10/16/19): The Urban Institute, a center-left think tank highly respected among Democrats, is projecting that *a plan similar to what Warr... more »
Tuberculosis Infections Declining, But Not Fast Enough Among Poor, Marginalised: UN Health Agency
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 17 (IPS) - A staggering 1.5 million people died from tuberculosis (TB) last year, the UN health agency said on Thursday, in an appeal for far greater funding and political support to eradicate the curable and preventable disease. Read the full story, “Tuberculosis Infections Declining, But Not Fast Enough Among Poor, Marginalised: UN Health Agency”, on globalissues.org →
Governments, Donors and Investors Must Put Their Money Where Their Mouths are on Gender and Climate Change
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
NAIROBI, Oct 17 (IPS) - Climate change has a disproportionate impact on women and girls. This is clear when it comes to water, for instance. The Global Commission on Adaptation Report launched at the United Nations General Assembly last week states that the number of people who may lack sufficient water, at least one month per year, will soar from 3.6 billion today to more than 5 billion by 2050. Read the full story, “Governments, Donors and Investors Must Put Their Money Where Their Mouths are on Gender and Climate Change”, on globalissues.org →
Beaten and Tortured for a Ransom, Lured by the Promise of a Livelihood
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
DHAKA, Oct 17 (IPS) - After his father passed away two years ago, the burden of caring for a six-member family rested on the shoulders of the now 19-year-old Farhad Hossain. He had no clue how he would support his family and pay for the education of his four younger siblings. Read the full story, “Beaten and Tortured for a Ransom, Lured by the Promise of a Livelihood”, on globalissues.org →
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 10/17/19"
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“20 Quotes on Dealing with Button-Pushers”
*“20 Quotes on Dealing with Button-Pushers”* by Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. "We all know the type. The people that seem to instinctively know just how to irritate and anger us. Everyone has buttons that get pushed, and everyone has at least one button-pusher in his or her life. Read on for quotes on how to deal with those people that just know how to drive you up a wall. "Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people." - Carl Jung "When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of em... more »
Toronto Star interviews Buffalo Chronicle publisher
Marco Chown Oved, an investigative reporter with The Toronto Star, posed several questions to Matthew Ricchiazzi, the publisher of The Buffalo Chronicle, this week. Those responses are published here unedited and in their entirety. Where did The Buffalo Chronicle come from? I founded The
US, Turkey Agree on Turkish Cease-Fire with Syrian Kurds
The U.S. and Turkey agreed to a five-day cease-fire in the Turks' attacks on Kurdish fighters in northern Syria to allow the Kurds to withdraw to roughly 20 miles away from the Turkish border.
White House: Ukraine Aid Held Up in Part Over Election Probe
The White House acknowledged that it held up military aid to Ukraine as President Donald Trump pushed the country's new leader to investigate the Democratic National Committee in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign, a central question in the House impeachment inquiry .
Dutch Family Discovered Living in Cellar for Years Waiting for World to End
A secret staircase hidden behind a cupboard in the living room led to an underground living space where the family has lived for the past seven years, expecting a global catastrophe. The family fed themselves with a self-sustaining vegetable farm and needed almost no contact with the outside world.
Gotham City Digest: Nervous Nancy Boy edition
(Where we vow to never be third rate citizen journalists.) ------------------------------ Don't tell me snuff films don't exist. ------------------------------ Meet Joey Saladino. Joey's a Republican running for Congress. Here's Joey wearing a MAGA hat and swastika armband and peeing into his own mouth. Now you know why Joey Salads is a huge Trump fan. Joey Salads is a Dollar Store John Gotti. ------------------------------ Then is what democracy looks like in self defense mode. ------------------------------ Last Tuesday, Nancy Pelosi announced the House will not ho... more »
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“Once When We Were Free”
*“Once When We Were Free”* by Jon Rappoport "We’re so much more sensible now. We don’t live our lives as much as we arrange them and organize them. B follows A. D follows C. We take our medicine and our shots because the doctor says so. We’re careful, because accidents happen. We don’t say what’s on our minds a lot of the time, because other people might pass that on, and who knows? We might get into trouble. But once upon a time, when we were young, we were free. We didn’t take any shots and when we got sick we recovered. We were stronger than kids are now. We didn’t ask for much... more »
"It Is Our Responsibility..."
“We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable that we grapple with problems. But there are tens of thousands of years in the future. Our responsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the solutions and pass them on. It is our responsibility to leave the people of the future a free hand. In the impetuous youth of humanity, we can make grave errors that can stunt our growth for a long time. This we will do if we say we have the answers now, so young and ignorant as we are. If we suppress all discussion, all criticism, proclaiming ‘T... more »
Prairie View A&M University Symposium Celebrates Historian Paula Giddings
Next month, Prairie View A&M University will host a day-long symposium honoring African American writer and historian Paula Giddings on the 35th anniversary of her book When and Where I Enter, which traces the legacy of Black women activists. At the event on Nov. 8, scholars will discuss and celebrate the study of Black women’s […]
France torches Lafarge cement plant in Syria
On 16 October 2019, the International Coalition set fire to the French-owned Lafarge Cement Factory in Jalabiyeh (on the Turkish border, north of Aleppo) before the arrival of the Syrian Arab Army in the area.
Operation Peace Spring Paused: US Grovels To Turkey For a Free Pass Out of N/E Syria. Coalition Torches Lafarge Plant
* What a humiliation for the US. Israel and t**heir terrorists proxies. Taken down quite a few notches. By Turkey for the most part. Not Turkey entirely, but, their entry in to Syria was the decisive factor in the decision for the US to 'get out of Dodge'* * Imagine the grin on the faces of the Turkish, Russian and Syrian soldiers as they watch these so called "Syrian/ Democratic/ Egalitarian/ Freedom Fighters/ Great Fighters of ISIS (NOT) get kicked to the curb? This also informs me, as I'd suspected, there was NO DEAL between SDF/YPG/PKK and Damascus. Which was why Erdogan stated... more »
President Trump Has Confidence That U.S. Nuclear Weapons At Incirlik Are Safe
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 16, 2019, in Washington. *Air Force Times: **Trump expresses confidence when asked if nuclear weapons at Incirlik are safe* In response to a reporter’s question, President Trump on Wednesday said he was “confident” about the safety of U.S. nuclear weapons at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey. During a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in the Oval Office, a reporter asked Trump how confident he is — amid increasing tensions with Turkey over i... more »
Time To Get To Know Illinois Progressive Rachel Ventura A Little Better
Back in 2009, when union activist and author Jonathan Tasini was running for Senate against Kirsten Gillibrand, I wrote that sometimes I have to pump some political courage into our candidates and incumbents and coax them to support difficult or controversial items on the progressive agenda. Not Tasini, whose politico-spiritual mentor is Paul Wellstone. I wrote that he's the kind of figure who I fully expected to call me and ask me why I'm not working harder to round up more votes for the most difficult progressive positions in Congress. He was determined that Kirsten Gillibrand... more »
Is It Sufficient to Just Believe?
What’s the importance of truth in economics? Has the presidency of Donald Trump taught us anything in that respect? By “us”, I mean we libertarians who have been tempted by populist enterprises. The Economist writes (“The Man Without a Plan: Donald Trump Suddenly Withdraws from Northern Syria,” October 10, 2019) that Trump’s advisers are coping […] The post Is It Sufficient to Just Believe? appeared first on Econlib.
Exporters Make Money
In an otherwise excellent critique of Donald Trump’s trade policy, Mercatus economist Veronique de Rugy writes: Worst of all, the deal would actually reinforce these Chinese behaviors. For instance, the deal in question would require that China use its state-owned enterprises to buy $40 billion to $50 billion worth of American agricultural products annually—instead […] The post Exporters Make Money appeared first on Econlib.
Epic Mick Mulvaney White House Press Conference – Announces 2020 G7 To Be Held in Trump Doral – UPDATE: Transcript Added…
Oh man, almost too much winning. President Trump Chief-of-Staff Mick Mulvaney brings the cold-fish slapper to a White House presser and pummels the narrative engineers. Cold-Fish Slapping is like whac-a-mole, only instead of a hammer you use a slightly unfrozen … Continue reading →
“Saying that men and women have different aptitudes isn’t sexism. It’s a statement about the true nature of the world. If we keep saying that those differences are because of sexism, nobody’s going to end up happy with what they’re doing, and we’re going to keep making laws to remedy what’s actually the result of freedom.” #QotD
*“Saying that men and women have different aptitudes isn’t sexism. It’s a statement about the true nature of the world. If we keep saying that those differences … are because of sexism, nobody’s going to end up happy with what they’re doing, and we’re going to keep making laws to remedy what’s actually the result of freedom.”* ~ evolutionary psychologist Diana Fleischman, in John Stossel's post 'Gender Wars: The Difference Between Male & Female Brains' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
"Make the Truth Irrelevant"
*"Make the Truth Irrelevant"* Our rulers believe their Holy Grail is in sight. by Robert Gore "But there’s always a purpose in nonsense. Don’t bother to examine a folly - ask yourself only what it accomplishes." Ellsworth Toohey to Peter Keating, "The Fountainhead," Ayn Rand, 1943 "What do the follies of Russiagate and the Ukraine impeachment controversy accomplish? Truth is always the enemy of power. Exposure of power’s motivations, depredations, and corruption never serves power’s ends. Truth is often suppressed and those who disclose it persecuted. Any illegitimate government (cu... more »
Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Lee Doane
Incarcerated No New Jails NYC member Lee Doane, who has extensive experience with detention in New York City, explains his opposition to the city's $11 billion investment in new jails. The post Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Lee Doane appeared first on Shadowproof.
Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Jesus ‘ChinoBlast’ Morales
Incarcerated No New Jails NYC member Jesus Morales, who has experience with multiple New York City jails, explains his opposition to the city's $11 billion investment in detention. The post Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Jesus ‘ChinoBlast’ Morales appeared first on Shadowproof.
Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Hakim Trent
Incarcerated No New Jails NYC member Hakim Trent, who organized in solidarity with New York activists from Virginia, explains his opposition to the city's $11 billion investment in jails. The post Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner Hakim Trent appeared first on Shadowproof.
Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner E. Paris Whitfield
Incarcerated No New Jails NYC member E. Paris Whitfield, who was held pretrial on Rikers Island for three years, explains his opposition to $11 billion investment in new jails. The post Why I Support Closing Rikers Island Without Building New Jails: A Letter From Prisoner E. Paris Whitfield appeared first on Shadowproof.
Did Donald Trump Call Italy’s President ‘Mozzarella’?
Critics of the president seized on two supposed gaffes in October 2019. But what did Trump actually say?
US Envoy Says Giuliani Was Given Role on Ukraine Policy
Gordon Sondland was the latest in a series of witnesses to be privately interviewed by three House committees conducting the impeachment investigation.
Two Blockchain Breakthroughs That Will Change the World
By George Gilder When I say the word “blockchain,” most people immediately think of bitcoin. Of course, they’re right. Blockchain provides a secure framework for... more »
Young Activist Creates Bow Ties For Shelter Dogs To Help Them Find Homes
By Amanda Froelich Imagine walking into your local animal shelter and seeing dozens of happy dogs, with wiggling butts, wearing bow ties. You’d have to... more »
EFF on Why Fiber-to-the-Home is “Vastly Superior” to Cable and 5G, and How Greed Is Dictating That Americans Don’t Get It
By B.N. Frank Although Fiber Optics with a wired internet connection has been touted by some as being completely safe, there are Americans still experiencing... more »
69 Percent Of U.S. Households “Are Preparing For A Possible Recession”
By Michael Snyder Do you believe that a recession is coming? If so, you certainly have a lot of company. It turns out that more... more »
Spread the Word: UK Education Policy Studies and Evaluation is hiring faculty!
Join us! The University of Kentucky College of Education is hiring two Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation faculty this year. We are hiring Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies and Assistant Professor in Research Methods in Education Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Policy Studies FE02142 8G060:Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation in the
LeBron James Sides with Communist China? | Duke’s Take
[image: lebron-james-sides-with-communist-china-dukes-take] Video - The hypocrisy of NBA players like Lebron James reached a new high this week. While making millions from the Chinese market, Lebron fails to recognize China for what it is, a communist regime, claiming that others aren't so educated on the social issues as he his. Dr. Duke breaks this down in today's episode of Duke's Take.
Testimony: Obama Admin Orchestrated Ukraine Prosecutor’s Removal
[image: testimony-obama-admin-orchestrated-ukraine-prosecutor-s-removal] Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden’s claims of innocence in the Biden-Burisma scandal just took another blow.
Are U.S. Troops Safe In Syria?
U.S. and Turkish military forces conduct the third ground combined joint patrol inside the security mechanism area in northeast Syria, Oct. 4, 2019. U.S. Army / Staff Sgt. Andrew Goedl *Military Times:* *Trump says US troops are ‘totally safe’ amid growing chaos in Syria* President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that U.S. troops serving in Syria are “totally safe” amid fighting among local military forces thanks to “strategically brilliant” moves to pull back American assets in recent days. “They have a problem at the border. It’s not our border. We shouldn’t be losing lives over... more »
Does Socialism Lead To War? With Special Guest Sen. Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul joins today's Ron Paul Liberty Report to discuss Washington's war on peace and freedom and his new book, "The Case Against Socialism."
How the Presidential candidates rehash failed communist ideas
From the DailyBell: Excerpts: 171 years ago, the Communist Manifesto was first published. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels filled the book with bold new ideas for how the working proletariat could rise up against the monied bourgeoisie. At one point in the text, they write a check-list of the top ten goals of the communists. This list included things like free public education, a progressive income tax, and a state-owned central banking monopoly. That’s all been accomplished of course. Then there are a few other goals which you might recognize as coming back into fashion these days. M... more »
U.S. And Turkey Agree To A 120-Hour Ceasefire In Syria -- News Roundup
*Daily Mail*: *Mike Pence announces he has agreed a five-day ceasefire with Turkey to allow Kurds to leave the 'safe zone' in Syria - handing Erdogan a 'buffer zone' along the border* * Vice President Mike Pence announced the United States and Turkey have reached a deal to suspend Ankara's operations in northern Syria for five day * He and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent more than four hours meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in order to get a deal * Ceasefire will reportedly last for 120 hours to allow a withdrawal from safe zone * Following news, President... more »
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Jim Penniston
This week I reached out to Jim Penniston of Rendlesham Forest fame. I wanted to get his take on the events there. He was involved in the first night of sightings, but had not been with Colonel Charles Halt on what was apparently the third night Jim Pennistonwhen Halt and John Burroughs approached the landed craft. Penniston said he walked up to it and actually touched in on that first night. You can listen to his story here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19539741 Penniston also provided some information about the aftermath of his sighting, including the fact that there had bee... more »
A speed camera at one Melbourne intersection brought in $4.1 million in fines in a year
New speed cameras in Victoria have generated over $12 million in extra fines, catching out thousands more speedsters and red-light runners. Ten intersections in Melbourne and Geelong have proved particularly lucrative.
Wil and Jay made a podcast, but it only reached episode four when the threats proved too much
Sometimes being creative involves getting burnt. It's a lesson two gay podcasters in Sydney learnt the hard way.
Massive mastiff rescued after getting exhausted on a mountain hike
Look, hiking a few miles up a mountain is hard. If you're a 190-pound dog named Floyd, who may not be in the best shape of his life, it's a bit too much. The 3-year-old mastiff was hiking with his human up the Grandeur Peak trail in Salt Lake County, Utah, on Sunday and got so worn out he couldn't make it back to the car. About five concerned hikers passed by the pup and his owner, who were stopped on the trail for hours, and called 911 once they got back to cell reception. Salt Lake County Search and Rescue were dispatched to rescue Floyd and quickly sprang to action to make sure... more »
Did Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Threw US President Trump's Letter Into A 'Garbage Bin'?
*BBC:* *Turkey's Erdogan 'threw Trump's Syria letter in bin'* Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan put US President Donald Trump's letter "in the bin", the BBC has been told. In the letter dated 9 October, and sent after US troops were pulled out of Syria, Mr Trump told Mr Erdogan: "Don't be a tough guy. Don't be a fool!" President Trump was urging Turkey not to launch a military offensive against Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria, but Mr Erdogan ignored this request. US Vice President Mike Pence is now in Ankara to push for a ceasefire. The US has faced intense criticism ... more »
Turkey's Invasion Of Syria -- News Updates October 17, 2019
*Daily Mail: **Kurds claim Turkey are using banned weapons such as NAPALM and white phosphorus as Erdogan warns nobody – including the US – can stop his incursion into Syria* * Erdogan claimed he was willing to end his incursion if the Kurds laid down arms * He said: 'We would stop the operation tonight, if they withdrew right away' * Speech made to parliament on eve of talks with top US officials on Thursday * Meanwhile it was revealed he threw Trump's olive branch letter 'in the bin' * It comes as Syrian forces loyal to Assad bolstered key border town Kobane Kurdish troops h... more »
U.K. And The EU Agree To A Brexit Deal -- News Roundup October 17, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *Checkmate for Remainers? EU leaders AGREE Boris Johnson's Brexit deal after Jean-Claude Juncker said there will be NO extension beyond Oct 31st if MPs reject it - leaving anti-No Deal rebels backed into a corner* * Boris Johnson and Jean-Claude Juncker dramatically announce that the UK and EU have agreed a new deal * Brexit divorce agreement was then formally approved by European leaders this evening at summit in Brussels * But PM's DUP partners condemned new package saying the customs and consent plans are unacceptable * The proposals would see Northern Ireland ... more »
"Journalists are prostitutes"
That's the title of a very enlightening essay at Lew Rockwell. It describes the life and experiences of German journalist Udo Ulfkotte, who explains just how journalists are "bought" and paid off by the powers that be. It's long, but very interesting. Here's an excerpt. Now to the subject of lying media. When I was sent to the Iran-Iraq war for the first time, the first time was from 1980 to July 1986, I was sent to this war to report for FAZ. The Iraqis were then ‘the good guys’. I was bit afraid. I didn’t have any experience as a war reporter. Then I arrived in Baghdad. I was ... more »
Will Michelle Obama Be the New Face of Victoria’s Secret?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Iowa Man Finds 5 Inches of Animal Blood Flooding Basement (Video)
Blood may be thicker than water, but it’ll still flood your basement.
Arctic Ice Locks Up NWP Oct. 16
Originally posted on Science Matters: The animation of Canadian ice charts shows the Northwest Passage filling with ice over the last two weeks, choking off the open water. In the top center, ice grows south in Peel Sound closing access from Resolute. Meanwhile in the center left ice is pushing down M’Clintock channel and flling…
Democrat Presidential Candidates Are Openly Advocating for Communism
Communist policies that already are ravaging America include a state-controlled banking monopoly, a progressive income tax, and 'free' government schools. Democrats now are reviving other planks of the Communist Manifesto including Bernie Sanders’ proposal for an 77% inheritance tax.
Police could face XR legal action over disabled people’s right to protest
The Metropolitan police faces claims that it breached disabled people’s right to protest during this month’s Extinction Rebellion (XR) demonstrations in London, after a wheelchair-user was arrested because she needed support from a personal assistant (PA). During the same action outside New […]
Ministers push ahead with single face-to-face assessments for disability benefits
Ministers are pushing ahead with controversial plans to merge two disability benefit assessments into one, despite concerns raised by disabled campaigners. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) wants to offer a single face-to-face assessment – with the agreement of the claimant […]
Queen’s speech social care pledge ‘is waffle and a smokescreen’
The government’s promise in this week’s Queen’s speech to introduce proposals to solve the adult social care crisis has been dismissed by leading disabled campaigners as “waffle”, a “smokescreen” and “the same old platitudes”. A speech laying out Boris Johnson’s first programme […]
‘Disappointment and sadness’ over Labour’s social care policy
Frustrated disabled campaigners have expressed “massive disappointment” at Labour’s latest policy announcement on social care, after it failed again to commit to introducing a legal right to independent living if it wins power. Jeremy Corbyn promised on Tuesday that a Labour government […]
Disabled job-seeker banned from using toilet on DWP work programme
A disabled job-seeker who signed up to the government’s new Work and Health Programme was banned from using the toilet, washing his hands or accessing drinking water. Ryan*, from north London, was attending a voluntary programme run by the charity Shaw Trust, […]
Disabled peer misses Queen’s speech after Underground flouts court ruling
A disabled peer was forced to miss the state opening of parliament after London Underground failed yet again to alert wheelchair-users to broken lifts on the network, despite a critical court ruling in January. Baroness [Jane] Campbell (pictured) was forced to retrace […]
Disappointment at mayor’s scaled-back plans for Liberty arts festival
Disabled artists have expressed disappointment at the mayor of London’s scaled-back plans for the capital’s annual disability arts festival, which has continued to shrink in size since its heyday in the mid-2000s. Liberty was originally launched by Ken Livingstone in 2003 as […]
‘Definitive’ account of austerity decade ‘provides evidence of government’s shame’
The government is continuing to breach disabled people’s rights despite repeated exposure by the United Nations, according to a new book that provides a “definitive” account of the harm caused by a decade of cuts and reforms. In Second Class Citizens, disabled […]
Artificial Singularity Power: A Basis for Developing and Detecting Advanced Spacefaring Civilizations
Could an advanced civilization create artificial black holes? If so, the possibilities for power generation and interstellar flight would be profound. Imagine cold worlds rendered habitable by tiny artificial ‘suns.’ Robert Zubrin, who has become a regular contributor to Centauri Dreams, considers the consequences of black hole engines in the essay below. Dr. Zubrin is […]
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/17/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Open thread
THE PARTY OF NORMAL PEOPLE
We are regularly reassured by our conservative brethren that the Democratic Party is the party of freaks, weirdos, fringe-dwellers, and elitists, while the Republican Party is the party of normal people. With that in mind, let's watch some prominent Republicans as they just act normal. A Colorado Springs lawyer appointed by President Donald Trump to a federal education board is a prolific author of self-help Illuminati books.... The White House announced last week that Trump had nominated George Mentz to the Commission on Presidential Scholars. His nomination does not require Senate... more »
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