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(Nobody puts Baby in a corner... except Pelosi, Schiff, Nadler, etc.) ------------------------------ AOC vs Lt. Commander Data. It didn't end well for the artificial person. ------------------------------ No more racist, vote-shopping,right wing gerrymandering in NC, ever! ------------------------------ Unsurprisingly, this, also had Rudy's grubby fingerprints all over it. Gulen, it should be restated, was the guy Michael Flynn was bribed to the tune of $15,000,000 to kidnap and extraordinarily rendition back to Turkey. ------------------------------ I don't always ... more »
Customs seizes glassware bound for Washington state’s legal cannabis markets
Hundreds of thousands of dollars of glass jars and other packaging were seized in Washington state by federal customs agents, according to several licensed marijuana businesses. The seizures, in Tacoma, Washington, raise concerns that state-lawful cannabis businesses are being unfairly targeted for importing what they believe are legal goods. The recent action was reported by […] Customs seizes glassware bound for Washington state’s legal cannabis markets is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
L.A. Council president requests redo of retail marijuana licensing round, sending shockwaves through market
More confusion was added to the mix in Los Angeles this week over the city’s latest marijuana business licensing round after City Council President Herb Wesson called for the process to be redone, thus throwing into doubt the fate of 100 highly coveted cannabis retail licenses in the largest MJ market in the world. Some […] L.A. Council president requests redo of retail marijuana licensing round, sending shockwaves through market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The impeachment resolution: Politics, the Constitution and everything in between
Jennifer Selin, Kinder Institute Assistant Professor of Constitutional Democracy, University of Missouri-Columbia at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
The House of Representatives votes Thursday on a resolution that lays out a process for the inquiry into the impeachment of President Donald Trump. But is the resolution constitutionally necessary?
Could Congress reverse Trump's decision to pull troops out of Syria?
Sarah Burns, Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
Since the 1940s, Congress has largely let the president make decisions, while members of the House and Senate endorse or condemn those actions from the sidelines.
SCHRÖDINGER'S RATF*CK
Jonathan Chait read the op-ed Tulsi Gabbard just published in *The Wall Street Jorunal,* and he thinks he's caught her hinting at a third-party presidential run: Gabbard’s *Journal* op-ed today is the clearest sign yet of her future course. There is no line in the piece committing Gabbard to running exclusively in the Democratic primary. It doesn’t even mention the primary. It has an ambiguous passage that merits close examination. Read this a few times: This isn’t a petty “spat” between Mrs. Clinton and me. It’s a serious contrast in views about the choice voters face as they deci... more »
Trump's Counterterrorism Tactics Might Not Take Down Al Qaeda and ISIS After All
*Shazar Shafqat* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] U.S. policymakers need to look into whether the latest raid can be considered a success. For Trump, it might be. From a policymaking perspective, it really isn’t. Now that “world’s number one terrorist leader” is dead, it’s time for all the high-fives. Baghdadi is dead and terrorism is likely to recede. Maybe not. Now that U.S. Special Operations, in conjunction with the CIA, have carried out the successful operation in Syria, there’s little time to waste. There’s another region that needs immediate attention. There’s Al ... more »
Hillary Clinton Attacks Facebook for Lack of Ad Censorship
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: Hillary Clinton talks to a supporter during a signing event for] "Voters are being confronted by millions of pieces of misinformation," she wrote. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned Facebook for not policing political ads in a Wednesday tweet. The failed presidential candidate’s tweet came as Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg faces backlash for defending the tech giant’s policy of not fact-checking political ads the same way it fact-checks other content in an Oct. 17 interview with The Washington Post. “F... more »
The Remaking of South Korean Conservatism in the Age of Trump
*Eun A Jo* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Greater attention must be paid to the developments in the South Korean conservatives’ support for nuclear armament. The chemistry between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un has proved resilient to diplomatic doldrums. Trump has defended Kim against the revelations of another violent purge and applauded him for calling the Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden a “low IQ individual.” Not long after, they met for a widely featured handshake at the Korean border, making Trump the first sitting U.S. president to step on North Korean soil. Though littl... more »
NBC Digital News Team Unionizing
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: An NBC News sign and logo are seen outside the NBC News Today Show studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City, New York, U.S., October 9, 2019. Picture taken with zoom lens. REUTERS/Mike Segar] What do they want from the company? Employees of NBC News’s digital editorial division plan to form a union to represent around 150 workers, they announced Wednesday. The outlet has come under fire following investigative journalist Ronan Farrow’s book titled “Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators” released on O... more »
The Trump Trap: Troop Withdrawal from Syria Will Fuel ISIS Resurgence
*Ali Javanmardi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The U.S. pullout has given credence to this propaganda and has made U.S. allies lose hope and trust in America’s word. Furthermore, ISIS sleeper cells will once again reemerge. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria following his telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan resulted in the October 10 Turkish military incursion into northern Syria. Leading the charge for the Turkish forces were allied Islamist groups—all avowed Jihadists opposed to the regime of Bashar Assa... more »
ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Betrayed By Turncoat
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Middle East* [image: A bearded man with Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's appearance speaks in this screen grab taken from video released on April 29, 2019. Islamic State Group/Al Furqan Media Network/Reuters TV via REUTERS.] The man was allegedly a logistics aide and trusted official of al-Baghdadi. A mole inside Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s Syrian compound was essential to taking down the terrorist, officials said. A well-placed informant who helped with al-Baghdadi’s movements around Syria and oversaw construction in the Sy... more »
Womp: The Pentagon Accidentally Published Its Nuclear Doctrine
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: By Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III - This Image was released by the United States Air Force with the ID 060530-F-5040D-22 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Lic] Not for the public? *Key point*: Although no classified information was revealed, the public release provided insights that not many knew about. The U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff in mid-June 2019 briefly published the Pentagon’s official doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons. The joint ch... more »
How the Navy Hopes Robot Warships Will Deter China
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 160407-N-PO203-598 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See C] The future is here. *Key point:* America is once again using its high-tech advantages to try and ensure it could win any war. While the American fleet throughout its history has shifted back and forth between naval concepts favoring fewer large ships or more smaller ones, the fleet ar... more »
"Has California Lost The Mandate of Heaven?"
*"Has California Lost The Mandate of Heaven?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "In Chinese history, natural disasters were viewed as portents that the The Mandate of Heaven (tianming or "Heaven's will") had been withdrawn from the ruling dynasty. Broadening this concept a bit to regional dominance and power, we might ask: has California lost the Mandate of Heaven? How many conflagrations does it take for it to sink in that the Golden State has lost its lustre in some profoundly karmic fashion? How many messes of human excrement on our doorstep does it take to realize the situation will never... more »
Phase One of Grenfell Tower Inquiry Released, Towers not Up to Code, Suggestions for Firefighters
Hot takes on the Phase One Grenfell Towers report, which makes good suggestions for the firefighters and determines that the Towers were not up to code, and what should happen in Phase Two.
Twitter says it's going to ban political advertising starting next month
Twitter announces it will ban all political advertising, saying it is about stopping political campaigns "paying for reach", not limiting their free expression.
Police want faster data from the US, but new deal faces hurdles
Australian police could quickly access data held by companies like Google and Facebook under a planned deal with the United States, but some in Washington DC take a sceptical view.
ANZ profit slips 7 per cent to $5.95b
A slowing economy, increased competition and on-going remediation costs hit ANZ's bottom line.
Belgian police detain 12 migrants hiding in refrigerated truck
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Police say they discovered the men — 11 Syrian and one Sundanese — alive in a refrigerated truck at a motorway parking area in northern Belgium after the driver alerted authorities.
Cruise ship welcomed by Copper Coast locals but where's the Lucky Bay ferry?
Wallaroo locals welcome news that a cruise ship will visit three times over summer, but wonder what happened to their ferry service that was suspended two years ago.
SA home battery scheme falling flat despite $6,000 subsidy
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In recent years, SA has developed a reputation for blackouts and energy instability, but uptake of a home battery scheme spruiked as a potential solution remains sluggish.
'Outlandish, unusual colours' of desert rose popular with outback gardeners
The hardy desert rose is rising in popularity, with nurseries unable to keep up with demand, as green thumbs seek drought-tolerant colour in the dry outback.
Chile abandons role as UN summit host as protests bite
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Chilean President Sebastián Piñera says protests roiling the country have pushed him to call off two major international summits that his country had been scheduled to host.
Sixty-year-old diary entries from Sydney scuba diver 'instrumental' in scientific research
Researchers uncover long-term patterns in Sydney's underwater ecosystem from illustrated diaries made by a 1950s scuba diver.
Applicants forced to give blood tests, waive privacy rights to work on Shell's QGC project
A company working on the Shell-owned Queensland Gas Corporation project tells job applicants they will not be accepted until they submit to blood tests to check if they are at risk of heart attack, high cholesterol and other conditions.
'Be careful. Asians are sneaky': The pitfalls of prejudice, sex and dating
Prejudice can rear its head in some of our most intimate spaces. These Australians shared their stories. Tell us yours.
Live: NSW Now: Another breakdown on Sydney Metro, 'poor' air quality for coastal areas
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* The Metro network is experiencing significant delays after a train breakdown less than 24 hours after yesterday's mechanical problems, while health warnings for poor air quality are issued along the NSW coastline.
This annual Zombie Walk is 'painting the town dead'
Fantasy creatures are bringing life to one regional South Australian town, and the event's pirate zombies, zombie bridal party, and zombie apocalypse survivor have no plans to kill off the fun anytime soon.
Woman suspended from work for shaving head in support of mother with cancer awarded compensation
A woman resigned from her job after her employer "expressed disgust and made comments" about her facial hair and another was suspended for shaving her hair to support her cancer patient mother, an anti-discrimination report says.
'There is a culture in Australia where qualification doesn't really mean much'
Manal Aqrawe is a doctor with more than 20 years of experience, but she can't get a job in Australia — even outside medicine. Her story is sobering, but far from isolated.
'A violation of human rights': The 'terrifying' reality of childbirth trauma
Up to one in three Australian women have experienced birth trauma and one in 10 women emerge from childbirth with post-traumatic stress disorder, prompting calls for a major shake-up of the maternity system.
Racehorse rehoming programs struggle for funding as adopted greyhounds get almost $1 million
As racehorse rehoming programs struggle to stay viable, the Government-funded Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has been spending almost $1 million a year to help retired greyhounds.
I took my kids trick or treating and a strange thing happened
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I didn't grow up with Halloween and dressing up to go knocking on strangers doors for sweets didn't sound appealing. Then I tried it with my kids and a strange thing happened, writes Saman Shad.
After the slow drip of horror, a new report holds the first clue to change
While the big aged care chains may have copped many of the torrid headlines, the Federal Government has been another target at this royal commission, writes Anne Connolly.
'It's never just about the stuff': The curious role of professional organisers
Some people are turning to professional organisers for help with decluttering — does the industry reveal our complicated relationship with our stuff?
Mental illness and suicide 'costing Australia $500 million per day'
Schools should employ "mental health and wellbeing" counsellors for children, according to a billion-dollar proposal put forward by the Federal Government's key economic advisory body.
Why the coal sector is so excited about Australia's move to 'clean' hydrogen
Japan wants to move to a "hydrogen society" as it tries to meet its energy needs — and Australia's brown coal is key to its strategy.
Convicted Anti-Nuclear Activists Speak Out: “Pentagon Has Brainwashed People”
The seven Catholic peace activists who were convicted on October 24 for their symbolic protest against nuclear weapons at the Kings Bay Naval Base are now facing a two-to-three-month wait to hear their prison sentences. They could face more than 20 years in prison. “Our own lives are uncertain regarding the possible length of prison... Read more »
Pueblo, Colorado breaks 102-year-old snowfall record
Breaks record set in 1917, with more snow – and cold! – on the way. Temps dropping to 2 degrees (-16.7C). Monday’s snowfall of 3.8 inches broke the old record of 2.9 inches set in 1917, said Eric Petersen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Pueblo. On Tuesday, snow continued to fall across ... Read morePueblo, Colorado breaks 102-year-old snowfall record The post Pueblo, Colorado breaks 102-year-old snowfall record appeared first on Ice Age Now.
President Trump Presents Medal of Honor to Sgt. Matthew Williams – 5:00pm Livestream…
Today President Trump will be presenting Master Sergeant Matthew Williams with the Medal of Honor for leadership under fire in Afghanistan. Anticipated start time 5:00pm EDT. [Video and Transcript Added] . [Transcript] THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Chaplain. I … Continue reading →
"Under capitalism, the effects of unequal wealth run parallel to those of unequal intelligence. The intelligence of Aristotle and Newton and all the other great geniuses of philosophy, science, mathematics, and the arts, cost the average person nothing, but gave him everything." #QotD
*"Under capitalism, the effects of unequal wealth run parallel to those of unequal intelligence. The intelligence of Aristotle and Newton and all the other great geniuses of philosophy, science, mathematics, and the arts, cost the average person nothing, but gave him everything."* ~ George Reisman, part of his tweet thread on Elizabeth Warren . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 10/30/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Fed. Day Is Here. "Forever Bonds" Are Back. Economy Slows" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ • Visit ZeroHedge for the very latest factual news and information: - https://www.zerohedge.com/
EXCLUSIVE: J&J’s Own Expert, Working for FDA, Found Asbestos in Baby Powder
Ever since Johnson & Johnson disclosed this month that a government test had turned up asbestos in its Baby Powder, the company has attacked the validity of the result. On Tuesday, for example, J&J announced that other labs it hired ultimately found no asbestos in samples from the bottle tested by the U.S. Food and […] The post EXCLUSIVE: J&J’s Own Expert, Working for FDA, Found Asbestos in Baby Powder appeared first on Health Nut News.
Chile Cancels Next Month's APEC And Climate Change Summits Due To Widespread Protests
*CNBC:* *The international summit where Trump and Xi were planning to sign a trade deal has been suddenly canceled* * The cancellation was due to protests, according to Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. * Trump and Xi were scheduled to meet at the APEC summit to discuss a possible “phase one” deal that the two countries are close to finalizing. * A proposed hike in public transport fares sparked nationwide protests in Chile this month. Chile said it’s calling off the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Santiago in mid-November. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader... more »
Big-spending Senators Vote Down Rand Paul Spending Cut
[image: big-spending-senators-vote-down-rand-paul-spending-cut] On October 28, the Senate voted down, by a vote of 24-67, an amendment by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) that would have reduced spending by the federal government.
Biden’s New Super PAC Is Fronted by a Registered Foreign Agent
[image: biden-s-new-super-pac-is-fronted-by-a-registered-foreign-agent] A registered foreign agent for the government of Azerbaijan is in charge of the money for a new Super PAC that looks to assist Democrat candidate Joe Biden in his bid for the presidency in 2020.
DeVosian NAEP Nonsense
I wasn't going to write about NAEP for any number of reasons, but then I happened to look at Betsy DeVos's comments on this year's results and, well, this whole blood pressure thing happened. So to get my numbers back down, I'm going to talk through the nonsense she issued forth, notable for its disconnection from reality, its devotion to public education bashing, and, most of all, its bizarre display of an amnesia-fueled dismissal of responsibility for any hand in the results of the Nation's Report Card. DeVos declares that we have a "student achievement crisis" and even if you cor... more »
For Your Holiday Gift List: THE ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ 2020 CALENDAR
You tell me. Is America great or what? Where else could an intelligence-challenged, oppressed brown female who one day is slinging Budweiser and cheap whisky in a dive bar in NY, and the next has her own celebrity BBF calendar? If you are a masochist who wants to look at Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez every day of the year and read her insipid musings, do I have great news for you. There is an AOC calendar for sale, which thankfully features zero swimsuit or boudoir shots. But you do get 12 months of her donkey teeth and airhead quotes. Amazon is selling the *My BFF, AOC: Alexandria... more »
Where can we find some truth?
It's a real shame that we have to rely on a 'jag-off comedian' (as Jimmy calls himself) for the truth about politics in America. But that is the state of play in the US of A. From the south side of Chicago meet Jimmy Dore.....
Lee Smith Discusses Impeachment and Connection to Ongoing Swamp Defense Efforts…
Lee Smith has a new book about “The Plot Against The President” that is selling like hot-cakes. Today he appeared with Maria Bartiromo to discuss how the ongoing impeachment effort is actually just another step on the removal continuum.
Interview: Journalist Rania Khalek On The Protests That Erupted Throughout Lebanon
Rania Khalek says protests in Lebanon cut across sect and class. They are result of anger against austerity measures imposed by corrupt elites. The post Interview: Journalist Rania Khalek On The Protests That Erupted Throughout Lebanon appeared first on Shadowproof.
Actually we need the LE 300 Billion Rain drainage system ASAP in Egypt
From a week ago, East Cairo technically froze for nearly 8 hours or even more because of the rainfall. The streets and tunnels were flooded for hours, people stuck in their buses and children in their school buses till from afternoon till the early hours of the morning. Up till now, there is no official or unofficial estimation for the economic losses resulted on that day or the whole wave of bad weather conditions that followed it. Egyptians began to ask questions as they should about why we do not have a proper rain drainage system to save the capital from flash floods like what... more »
The Carbon Tax in Sweden
The IMF recently released a new study pushing for governments around the world to implement “a global carbon tax” that… The post The Carbon Tax in Sweden appeared first on IER.
Was a Rare Purple Lobster Caught in Maine?
A photograph prompted coverage by several news outlets.
Russia Is Facing A Money Crunch On Syria
*Henry Meyer, Bloomberg: **Putin Faces Syria Money Crunch After U.S. Keeps Control of Oil* (Bloomberg) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing an unwelcome new financial challenge in Syria after the U.S. pullback enabled his ally Bashar al-Assad to reclaim the biggest chunk of territory in the country still outside his control. The U.S. decision to keep forces in northeastern Syria to guard oil fields denies Assad access to desperately needed funds to rebuild the Middle East state after eight years of civil war. That’s adding to the urgency of United Nations-led talks betwe... more »
For National Cat Day: The Very Latest in Feline Science
What Is The Best Way To Pet a Cat? What Is It With Cats and Boxes? And so forth.
Justice applied in second Kavanaugh doxxing case
Two Democrat aides who thought it was going to be their “moment” to shine released information about names and personal information of numerous Republican politicians. This act, called doxxing, exposed them and their families to possible threats and harm. The former aide until May 2018 to Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Jackson Kosko, was sentenced to four years in prison in January 2019 for hacking Senate computers and releasing personal information online about five Republican senators out of anger spurred by their roles in the confirmation hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Accor... more »
Whatever You Wanted To Know About Bernie And Why He's Running And What He Plans To Do In The White House
John Harwood did an excellent interview with Bernie for, of all places, CNBC. Bernie explains what Democratic Socialism means-- basically working towards completing what FDR started. "what I'm trying to do in this campaign is pick up where Roosevelt left off and say that economic rights must be considered human rights." You should watch it in full. Believe me, this isn't the kind of interview you're going to ever see from Maddow on MSNBC. Harwood wrote that "Four years ago, his message of dramatic change to remedy income inequality and other economic ills won a large following i... more »
The secret ingredient which improves fish!
*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019Like Jesus, anthropologists wept:* Our handlers keep trying to steer us away from the daily features on the New York Times' hard-copy page A3. Future Anthropologists Huddled in Caves keep taking a different approach. These despondent scholars keep insisting that page A3 is where the ultimate secret lurks. Thus prompted, we went there again today. At the top of the page, we found this: *Of Interest* NOTEWORTHY FACTS FROM TODAY'S PAPER The population of Guatemalan-Angelenos includes more than 250,000 people, the largest group outside of Guatemala. Mayo... more »
University of Michigan to Build Innovation Center in Downtown Detroit
As part of an over $300 million development plan, the University of Michigan will open an innovation center in downtown Detroit, according to The Detroit Free Press. The 190,000 square-foot innovation center will be built on the site of the aborted Wayne County jail project. The construction of the jail was halted in 2013 after […]
UC System Threatened With Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Standardized Testing
A group of students and community organizations are threatening to sue the University of California system for requiring standardized test scores in its admissions process, citing concerns about inequity. The coalition includes three students, five nonprofits and the Compton Unified School District. Lawyers representing the group sent a letter to the system on Tuesday, arguing […]
New AFTINET fact sheet: The impact of trade and investment rules on public health
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30-Oct-2019 Trading away our health: How trade and investment rules put corporate rights ahead of public health.
EU-Mercosur FTA: Tariff schedule (Oct 2019)
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30-Oct-2019 As released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Argentina
Chile. El TPP es una bomba de tiempo para la Nueva Constitución
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30-Oct-2019 En asambleas barriales y territorios, y en todos los espacios, exigimos junto a las demandas sociales el retiro de la tramitación de TPP en el Senado.
It's time to scrap the Energy Charter Treaty
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30-Oct-2019 The EU taxpayer is the main loser from the continuation of the Energy Charter Treaty which locks Europe into carbon and energy injustice at a high cost to taxpayers.
Trade agreements pre-empt sissent: An interview with AFTINET's Dr Patricia Ranald
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30-Oct-2019 Interview with AFTINET convenor Dr Patricia Ranald about how the ISDS regime developed, the reasons why these mechanisms are so detrimental, and the impact the TPP-11 agreement could have on Australia.
Lebanon News Links 30 October 2019
30 October 2019 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Today’s links 30 October 2019 http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2019/10/todays-links_30.html Why Lebanon And Iraq Are At The Brink Of Further Strife https://popularresistance.org/why-lebanon-and-iraq-are-at-the-brink-of-further-strife/ ‘Attention Must be Paid’ to the Sufferings of the Palestinian People … Continue reading Lebanon News Links 30 October 2019
London Times Runs Fake Browder Opinion Piece
Ben Brandon and Alex Bailin are London lawyers who have co-authored a fake story based on fabrications by William Browder about Russia’s legal action against his tax evasion and the death of his accountant, Sergei Magnitsky. The writers of this London Times op ed managed to put eight lies into just five opening lines.
State Department Official Demanded Kurds Capitulate to Islamists
State Department Official Demanded Kurds Capitulate to Islamists by John Rossomando IPT News Investigative Project on Terrorism First, the United States agreed to withdraw special operations forces from a section of northeastern Syria, opening the door to a Turkish invasion aimed at U.S.-allied Kurdish, Arab and Syriac Christian forces there who played a key role […]
How Safe is 5G?
Below find an excerpt from an excellent op-ed published at Scientific American's blog on the scientific uncertainty and potential health and environmental risks of 5G written by a scholar with considerable experience in this arena: Joel M. Moskowitz (October 17, 2019). We Have No Reason to Believe 5G Is Safe. Blog Scientific American. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/we-have-no-reason-to-believe-5g-is-safe/ ....5G will not replace 4G; it will accompany 4G for the near future and possibly over the long term. If there are synergistic effects from simultaneous expos... more »
Syrian Army ‘will not allow Turks to advance’ into Syria: official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The head of the Syrian People’s Assembly Ammar Al-Assad said on Wednesday that “we will not allow the Turks to advance one inch or to demographically change our land. We are not aggressors.” Assad said in a telephone conversation with the Arabic-language version of Sputnik that “it is the duty […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army attempts to fend off Turkish-backed assault on key town in northwest Al-Hasakah
BERIUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops in northwestern Al-Hasakah are attempting to fend off the Turkish-backed assault on the key town of Tal Tamr. The Turkish-backed militants have already managed to capture several areas west of the town; however, the Syrian Arab Army has yet to withdraw from Tal Tamr […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish forces may join Syrian military: media
Kurdish units of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) armed coalition could be incorporated into the Syrian government forces, Al-Akhbar daily reported on Wednesday. The newspaper says that Damascus pushes for the disbandment of the SDF, the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and police squads so that they join the Syrian army and law enforcement bodies. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military withdraws soldiers from some border areas in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has begun withdrawing troops from several points along the Turkish border, a source told Al-Masdar News this afternoon. According to the source, the Syrian Army has already withdrawn many soldiers from the border districts of Al-Derbasiyah, Amuda, and Al-Malikiyah. There has been no word on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants gain ground in northeast Syria as they push deeper into Al-Hasakah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants continued their assault on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in northeastern Syria today, as they attempted to seize more ground near the town of Tal Tamr in Al-Hasakah. Led by the so-called “Syrian National Army”, the Turkish-backed militants launched more attacks on the Syrian Army’s positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army launches missiles at jihadist-held areas in rural Aleppo: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army launched a big attack on southern Idlib and southern Aleppo today, targeting several areas under the control of the jihadist rebels. Among the many areas attacked by the Syrian Army was the jihadist-held town of Jazraya, which is located in the southern countryside of the Aleppo […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants abuse captured Syrian soldiers
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants have captured over 15 Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers that were deployed northwest of Tal Tamr in the Al-Hasakah Governorate. Led by the so-called “Syrian National Army”, the Turkish-backed militants captured most of these soldiers after launching a surprise attack on the SAA’s positions near Tal Al-Hawa. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan says Turkey has ‘right’ to resume northern Syria operation
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his country could launch an operation in Syria if Kurdish forces failed to withdraw 30 km from the Turkish border, the Anadolu Agency reported. “We reserve the right to resume military operation in Syria if terrorists approach at the distance of 30 km to Turkey’s borders or […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran And Russia Condemn U.S. President Trump’s Decision To Maintain A Military Presence Near Syrian Oil Fields
Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attend a news conference, a day ahead of the first meeting of the new Syrian Constitutional Committee at the Untied Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, October 29, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse *Reuters:* *Iran, Russia take aim at U.S. military presence near Syrian oilfields* GENEVA (Reuters) - Iran and Russia on Tuesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to maintain a military presence near oil fields in northeastern Syria, with Russian Fo... more »
Third Quarter GDP +1.9%, Main Street Consumer Spending Way Up, Goods: +$64B, Services +$36B, Disposable Income +4.5%…
Wait,… what? Who cancelled the recession? Remember when the financial media and democrats were assuring everyone the U.S. economy was g.u.a.r.a.n.t.e.e.d to enter a recessionary phase? Well, apparently MAGA Trump cancelled it… with the help of millions of U.S. middle-class … Continue reading →
UKC News: Boris Gets His Xmas Election, But Did Trump Really Get Al-Baghdadi?
*UKC News* | Co-costs Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen cover the midweek headlines from around the world.
US Government Opposes Thailand’s Ban on Glyphosate and other Toxic Pesticides
This month, the Thai government moved to ban some toxic chemicals out of concern for the health of its residents and environment. In response, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Ted McKinney sent a document to Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha pushing back on their plan. After powerful and sustained activism from local advocacy groups […] The post US Government Opposes Thailand’s Ban on Glyphosate and other Toxic Pesticides appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Roundup Weedkiller: 42,000 plaintiffs Sue Bayer over Glyphosate
Lawsuits against Bayer are on the rise over claims that the company’s weedkiller causes cancer. The legal cases have taken a toll on Bayer’s share price and reputation. Source: www.dw.com/ More than 42,000 plaintiffs have joined lawsuits against German chemical giant Bayer, blaming the company’s glyphosate-based weedkiller for their cancer. The number of plaintiffs, largely brought by […] The post Roundup Weedkiller: 42,000 plaintiffs Sue Bayer over Glyphosate appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Navy Of The Future: Submarines Could Soon Become Underwater Drone Motherships
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Changing warfare forever. *Key point: *The seas will soon be ruled by drones. Imagine a future in which nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) can deploy undersea drones (UUVs) to hunt, and possibly kill, enemy subs. The U.S. Navy, at least, is taking steps to make this a reality. What impact could this have? On the one hand, UUVs could shake modern antisubmarine warfare (ASW) to its core, making existing platforms vulnerable or obsolete. On the other hand, the development of UUVs could reinforce existing hierarchies; in contrast to popular understandi... more »
102,000,000 Million Rifles and Counting: How the Mauser Model 98 Made History
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * One estimate of the number of Mauser rifles produced is an astounding 102 million. Here is the history of this weapon. *Key Point:* Peter Paul Mauser died on May 29, 1914, just before the start of World War I that August. It was in large part the tragic events of World War I that helped immortalize both his name and the weapon that bore it. The Mauser Model 98 and its several variants included both a five-round and a 20-round box magazine. According to The History Channel’s Tales of the Gun, the Mauser 98 was “the best bolt action rifle ev... more »
Where do Ilhan Omar's real loyalties lie: Armenian Genocide edition
No credible non-Muslim source doubts that Turkey committed genocide against Christian Armenians between 1914 and 1923. Even the New York Times agrees that the Ottoman Empire, the predecessor to Turkey, eliminated over 1 million Armenians. Yet in Turkey today it's a crime to speak out loud the truth. Which would be of no concern to us except that Democrat Ilhan Omar, you know the virulent antisemite, voted present rather than for a resolution that every other Representative in the House voted for that condemned the Armenian genocide. Nancy Pelosi won't wag her finger at Omar, the p... more »
Fairfax County, Virginia, now on the sanctuary crime list
Three of the top 10 sanctuary cities with the highest crime are represented in Washington by the leading proponents of protecting illegal immigrants, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, according to a new report. The communities on the IRLI list are: 1. San Francisco. 2. New York. 3. Minneapolis. 4. Philadelphia. 5. Seattle. 6. Chicago. 7. TIE: Montgomery County, Maryland, and Fairfax County, Virginia. 8. Prince George’s County, Maryland. 9. Boston. 10. Santa Clara County, California. That's a shame. Although it's been about 20 year... more »
Peter Buttigieg, Democrat
Dr. Michael Hurd asks: "Are you ready for a President who wants to outlaw all statues and references to Thomas Jefferson?” "Are you ready for a President who wants to raise taxes to 70-90 percent?” “Are you ready for a President to nationalize medical care and most of private industry?” "Are you ready for a President who will outlaw fossil fuels in a decade?" "Are you ready for a President who wants to repeal the Second Amendment or, failing that, seize your weapons anyway?” It's not his homosexuality, it's his beliefs. Mayor Pete Buttigieg. If you voted because of race in 2... more »
Super PAC to Fund Biden’s Campaign Following Another Biden Flip-flop
[image: super-pac-to-fund-biden-s-campaign-following-another-biden-flip-flop] This last-minute effort to rescue Biden's foundering campaign is likely to keep him in front of the pack going into the primaries.
Federal Judge Blocks Landmark Alabama Abortion Ban — for Now
[image: federal-judge-blocks-landmark-alabama-abortion-ban-for-now] Judge Myron Thompson issued a temporary injunction against Alabama’s new abortion law before it went into effect in November.
Doctors, Clergy in Northern Ireland Take Strong Stand Against Legalized Abortions, Same-Sex Marriage
[image: doctors-clergy-in-northern-ireland-take-strong-stand-against-legalized-abortions-same-sex-marriage] Medical professionals and Christian clergy are taking a bold stand against the U.K.’s forced legalization of abortion and same-sex "marriage" in Northern Ireland.
Boise State Speech Next Monday
On Monday, November 4, I’ll be giving the Brandt Foundation Lecture at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. It will be the first time I’ve been in Boise since I stated overnight there in April 1971. Details are here. Title of talk: The Case for Free Trade Date: Monday, November 4 Time: 7:00 p.m. […] The post Boise State Speech Next Monday appeared first on Econlib.
Open Borders for Liberals
Some of your liberal friends don’t want to read Open Borders? Perhaps this page will pique their interest… The post Open Borders for Liberals appeared first on Econlib.
Curaleaf amends Cura Partners marijuana deal; antitrust hurdle cleared
Curaleaf, a Massachusetts-based, multistate cannabis operator, is amending the terms of its pending acquisition of Cura Partners because of changing market conditions. Curaleaf, which initially announced the proposed deal in May for an estimated price of almost $1 billion, will now issue 55 million of its shares instead of the original 95.6 million shares in the […] Curaleaf amends Cura Partners marijuana deal; antitrust hurdle cleared is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis Council urges Ontario to ramp up number of adult-use stores, citing ‘ample’ marijuana supplies
Canada’s largest cannabis companies are urging Ontario Premier Doug Ford to significantly increase the number of recreational marijuana stores, noting that the province’s retail footprint is “severely challenging” their ability to invest in the new industry. In an open letter to Ford, the Cannabis Council of Canada said there is an ample supply of marijuana […] Cannabis Council urges Ontario to ramp up number of adult-use stores, citing ‘ample’ marijuana supplies is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
An oldie, but still funny as heck
I noticed this video at the Feral Irishman's place the other day. I posted it on this blog back in 2016, but it made me laugh all over again to see it once more: so I thought you might enjoy it again, too. Somehow I don't think that relationship lasted . . . Peter
"Now safety and security have returned to Xinjiang”
0-30-19 “*We* are an open democracy. China is a Communist Party state. We have different political, economic and cultural systems, and values. Turning a blind eye to all human rights violations means an acceptance of behavior that undermines the foundations of international peace and stability. Where there is no challenge there is no progress. Our long-term interests depend on our taking a firm stand, even if it displeases some of our counterparts, some other countries, in the short term,” AU Def. Min. Payne said. She added that Australia would continue “deepening our engag... more »
BWorld 376, Coal use and GDP growth correlation
* My article in BusinessWorld on October 10, 2019. Among the tricks used by the anti-fossil fuel, anti-coal groups is to never recognize growth and economic modernization of countries that have relied on cheap, stable and reliable energy source. So for this paper, I scoured through actual numbers of coal consumption in million tons oil equivalent (mtoe) from 1965-2018, and GDP growth 1965-2018. Data source for the former is the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, June 2019, and for the later, the WB, World Development Indicators database, August 2019. First I computed the annual... more »
Tillerson: Exxon Tried to Understand Climate Change Effects
A securities fraud lawsuit could be a bellwether for how investors view oil and gas companies’ prospects in light of global warming.
McConnell: Impeachment Measure Denies Trump ‘Basic Rights’
The House was expected to vote Thursday as Democrats look to counter protests from Trump and his Republicans allies that the impeachment process is illegitimate and unfair.
Energy 130, US crude oil and natgas production
https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET&s=WCRFPUS2&f=W https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=pet&s=m_epl2_fpf_nus_mbbld&f=m There, significant increases occured in 2017-present compared to previous years. See also: Energy 127, Power underwhelming: Why are there power outages? June 22, 2019 Energy 128, Oil production and ENSO, July 08, 2019 Energy 129, Fault in OPEC supply cut and oil price decline, September 04, 2019
Facebook COO ignores Palestinian complaints of censorship, pledges $2.5 mill to Israel advocacy group
The Israeli government & the ADL, which advocates for Israel, help Facebook executives decide which content to censor. Perhaps it's no coincidence that Palestinians' Facebook pages are increasingly being removed. At a time when social media have become the new 'public square,' Palestinians are being denied equal access. Read about Facebook, the ADL, and Palestinians... The post Facebook COO ignores Palestinian complaints of censorship, pledges $2.5 mill to Israel advocacy group appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog .
New on IAK: Protecting Palestinian Children resources – join the team!
If Americans Knew has a new Action Center devoted to advocacy for Palestinian children, and we're looking to create a nationwide movement that you need to join! The post New on IAK: Protecting Palestinian Children resources – join the team! appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/30/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Open thread.
US And Gulf Allies Impose New Sanction On Hezbollah And Iran
The terror financing designation targets businesses providing financial support to the Basij Resistance Force. (AFP/FIle photo) *Reuters*:* U.S., Gulf countries impose joint Iran-related sanctions on 25 targets* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and six Gulf countries agreed to jointly impose sanctions on 25 corporations, banks and individuals linked to Iran’s support for militant networks including Hezbollah, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday. The blacklisted targets were announced by the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) nations - which also includ... more »
Patriot Act On Steroids: Trump's Dangerous New 'Pre-Crime' Plan
Dubbed "The Surge" President Trump through his Attorney General have sent notice to law enforcement across the country that they need to be even MORE militarized and must receive more training on how to identify and punish Americans for crimes they have not (yet) committed. The FBI has a plan to go after "potential" threats by identifying, among others, "anti-government extremists." Who gets to decide? Watch today's Liberty Report:
The Never-Ending Wars on Terrorism and Drugs
[image: undefined] Not long after President George W. Bush declared a “war on terrorism,” I wrote that this war would end up being as perpetual as the federal government’s war on drugs. Some 18 years later, the US government’s killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria confirms how right I was. After all, given all the media hype about the killing, you would think that the war on terrorism had been won and had finally been brought to an end. Some people were undoubtedly even getting ready for a ticker-tape parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the end of the war on terrorism. Alas... more »
FOX: Epstein’s Body Bore Marks of Clear Strangulation, says Medical Examiner with 50+ Yrs Experience
It has been nearly three months since the death of Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in his Manhattan federal prison cell. A pioneering forensic pathologist revealed today that his body bore telltale signs of homicide despite an official ruling that he killed himself. Dr. Michael Baden has worked on cases involving OJ Simpson, President […] The post FOX: Epstein’s Body Bore Marks of Clear Strangulation, says Medical Examiner with 50+ Yrs Experience appeared first on Health Nut News.
FOX: Insurers Drop Fire Coverage for 350,000 California Residents
Insurance has become a severe problem in California as wildfires – both past and present – wreak havoc on the state. After last year’s devastating wildfires, insurance companies are balking at fire coverage policy renewals for more than 350,000 residents in high-risk areas. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara said in a statement: We are seeing […] The post FOX: Insurers Drop Fire Coverage for 350,000 California Residents appeared first on Health Nut News.
Climate “science,” socialism” or “eco-fascism?”
Coercion is always a big part of climate plans. The post Climate “science,” socialism” or “eco-fascism?” appeared first on CFACT.
BREAKING: Chilean unrest cancels COP 25, the UN climate conference!
The cancellation of the UN climate conference is massively ironic as the riots in Chile were sparked by plans to hike public transit prices to keep up with higher energy costs from, as you've likely guessed, "green" energy. The post BREAKING: Chilean unrest cancels COP 25, the UN climate conference! appeared first on CFACT.
A Tearful Departure
*Good Bye Katie* Rep. Katie Hill (D-CA) resigned from Congress after facing allegations of inappropriate sexual relationships with staffers in her office and on her congressional campaign. Hill, starred in a number of porn movies before taking office, but that conduct continued. She said that she was simply caring for a staffer by combing her hair in the photo (right). Usually people in Congress don't do that at the office and in the nude. “It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation from Congress. This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I believe it... more »
Scholars Decry Discrimination in Tenure Review Process
Systemic bias faulted for fostering anti-diversity climate leading to tenure denials for a number of minority scholars.
Reports: Underrepresented Students at Illinois Institutions Impacted by Budget Cuts
A recent period of higher education cutbacks in Illinois has created affordability and equity gaps for underrepresented students.
Costa Rican "Eco-Tour" Photo Album
*Webmaster greencrow having a tropical drink* *in Costa Rica* As promised, here is my Costa Rican Album of photos, videos and posts about our recent 10 day "eco-tour" of Costa Rica. A week or two ago I wrote a couple of posts re Costa Rica and have added that material to the end of the album. *https://greencrowasthecrowflies.blogspot.com/2019/10/greencrow-update-in-land-of-howler.html* *https://greencrowasthecrowflies.blogspot.com/2019/10/greencrow-update-2-costa-rica.html* Eventually, I' like to do a "Spirit of Costa Rica Special Page". Some may wonder why I was able to do a Cos... more »
"The F-35 Redefines How You Go to War": How an F-35 Took on 60 'Enemy' Fighters
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * As 60 enemy fighters closed in on a US Air Force 4th Generation fighter aircraft, blinding the jet with electronic warfare attacks, an experienced pilot faced unseen life-threatening attackers closing in -- during an air-combat Red Flag exercise closely replicating actual warfare scenarios. An F-35 came to the rescue. *Key Point:* What would the U.S. Air Force do without this fighter jet? As 60 enemy fighters closed in on a US Air Force 4th Generation fighter aircraft, blinding the jet with electronic warfare attacks, an experienced pilot faced unsee... more »
Syrian And Turkish Armies Clash Near The Border
*Reuters*: *Syrian army, Turkish forces clash near border: state media* ANKARA/AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian army troops clashed with Turkish forces near the border town of Ras al Ain on Wednesday, Syrian state media reported, as Ankara said it reserved the right to launch another cross-border offensive against the Kurdish YPG militia. The state media gave no details but Turkish-backed rebels said similar, intermittent clashes had occurred in recent days with Syrian troops south of the town, which Turkey seized from Syrian Kurdish-led forces earlier this month. The report underscores... more »
At This Year’s J Street Conference, “Progressive” Pols Bow to Israel While Preaching Peace
Progressive politicians like Bernie Sanders should be credited for finally offering solutions to decades-old Israeli Human rights violations, but those solutions are often little more than talking points designed to placate their base and appease Israel. The post At This Year’s J Street Conference, “Progressive” Pols Bow to Israel While Preaching Peace appeared first on MintPress News.
British Government Retains Julian Assange in a Maximum Security Prison at the Behest of Trump Regime
At his latest extradition hearing Julian Assange was once again denied justice by a British court. If extradited to the U.S. he faces 175 years imprisonment for revealing American war crimes committed during its regime change wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Our Vanishing World: Insects
About 12,000 years ago, late stone age humans precipitated the neolithic (agricultural) revolution that marked the start of the steady rise to civilization. Coincidentally, this occurred at the same time as the beginning of what is now known as the Holocene Epoch, the geological epoch in which humans still live.
“Let Them Eat Cotton” : Genetically Modified Cotton as a “Solution to Human Hunger”? Approved by FDA
US Government regulators have approved a genetically modified cotton variety as a “potential solution to human hunger.” The radical decision is to permit consumption by humans, in addition to animals, of seeds of a GMO cotton developed at Texas A&M University, with no independent long-term testing. It opens grave new concerns about the safety of our food chain. Soon, as a result, the world food chain may well be contaminated with the GMO cottonseeds whose dangers have been simply ignored by authorities.
Announcing 'Huawei, 5G and National Security: A Lawfare Compilation,' a New Lawfare E-book
A new Lawfare Institute e-book, "Huwaei, 5G and National Security: A Lawfare Compilation," is now available on Kindle. What are the national security implications of 5G technology? And how concerned should we be about Chinese companies like Huawei getting a foothold in 5G networks? Featuring chapters originally published as articles on *Lawfare*, this new ebook from the Lawfare Institute gathers contributors’ recent expert analysis on various issues surrounding these vexing 5G challenges. Useful to 5G novices and experts in the field alike, the information and insights in this co... more »
WATCH: Crowd Scatters in Fear as a Dozen Cops Point Guns to Arrest Teen Over $2.75 Fare
[image: fare]Over a dozen cops endangered countless subway riders when they pulled their guns to arrest an unarmed teenager for fare jumping.
California Cop Out
As Chuck Devore explains at Forbes, Mother Nature has always burned California, but the state government is failing to manage the landscape while blaming the fires on Climate Change. His article is With Or Without Climate Change, California Will Burn, The Only Question Is: How Much? Excerpts in italics with my bolds. California is blessed—and […]
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