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"What A Sorry Lot..."
"Such terrifying powers we possess, but what a sorry lot of gods some men are. And the worst of it is not the cruelty but the arrogance, the sheer hubris of those who bring only violence and fear into the animal world, as if it needed any more of either. Their lives entail enough frights and tribulations without the modern fire-makers, now armed with perfected, inescapable weapons, traipsing along for more fun and thrills at their expense even as so many of them die away. It is our fellow creatures' lot in the universe, the place assigned them in creation, to be completely at our m... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Umm Al Fahm, Haifa, Israel. Thanks for stopping by!
"Courage, It Would Seem..."
"Courage, it would seem, is nothing less than the power to overcome danger, misfortune, fear, injustice, while continuing to affirm inwardly that life with all its sorrows is good; that everything is meaningful even if in a sense beyond our understanding; and that there is always tomorrow." - Dorothy Thompson
"A Chime Of Words..."
"Yes there is a meaning; at least for me, there is one thing that matters - to set a chime of words tinkling in the minds of a few fastidious people." - Logan Pearsall Smith
China Claims a Major Stealth Breakthrough, but Is It True?
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/3584667/f-35-b-course-capstone-flights] We find out. *Key point:* China may have invented something, but that doesn't make it a military and technological earthquake. Chinese scientists claim they have developed a new kind of material for making aircraft less detectable by radar. But the development probably is not the breakthrough that some observers claim it is. Prof. Luo Xiangang and colleagues at the Institute of Optics and Electronics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Chengdu, said they had c... more »
Donald Trump May Be Preparing for A Standoff with Iran Over Syria
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] It seems like Trump intends to keep U.S. forces at al-Tanf, a small desert base near the Jordanian border that is possibly important to interdicting Iran’s role in Syria. U.S. policy on Syria has been on a roller coaster ride in October. It’s unclear what will come next because current options vary from withdrawing from part of Syria to leaving all of eastern Syria to increasing troop levels in areas where oil fields are located. President Donald Trump consults only a small team on Syrian issues and U.S. policy remains ... more »
America Might Build Older Ships Because It's New Destroyer Isn't Ready
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ddg_flightiii.jpg] Not good. *Key point:* America needs an updated destroyer and can't keep relying on upgrading older models to fill the gaps. The U.S. Navy might not have any choice but to buy more of its venerable *Arleigh Burke*-class destroyers. It’s a risky proposition. Delays in designing a new large surface combatant, or LSC, could compel the fleet to develop yet another version of the *Burke*, which has been in production in a succession of increasingly capable -- and heavy -- vari... more »
Breaking: Russian air defenses intercept enemy objects over Latakia – video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Russian air defense successfully intercepted several enemy objects that were seen flying towards the Hmeimim (var. Khmeimim) Airbase in southwestern Latakia this evening. According to local reports, the enemy objects, which are suspected attack drones, made their way towards the Hmeimim Airbase’s northeastern perimeter before they were shot down […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
All 18 Syrian soldiers captured by militants in northern Syria have been released: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants have released 18 Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers that were captured in the Ras Al-‘Ayn countryside this past week. According to reports, the soldiers were released to the Russian military police near the city of Ras Al-‘Ayn in the northwestern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate this evening. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian President gives rare in-depth interview: update
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad sat down for an interview with Al-Ikhbariya and Al-Sourya TV on Thursday to discuss several developments across the country, including the recent death of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi and the U.S. withdrawal from theborder. Full text of the interview: Journalist: Hello and welcome to this special interview […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
All Israeli air defenses on alert amid fears of possible Iranian attack: report
Israeli Air Force chief Amikam Norkin stated on 30 October that all layers of the country’s missile defences, including long-range Arrows and Patriots, the medium-range David’s Sling, and short-range Iron Dome, are “on alert”. According to the military official, this state of readiness is linked to general expectations that Iran could launch a massive attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese military debuts most advanced ballistic missile
China’s most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the DF-41, made its debut at the National Day parade in Beijing on Tuesday, which Chinese military experts said is a message to the world that China has sufficient and reliable strategic nuclear power to respond to any “nuclear blackmail” from any country. 16 transporter erector launchers of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS officially admits Baghdadi has been killed, new leader named
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) released an official audio statement from their Telegram channel on Thursday, confirming the death of its leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi. In the audio, ISIS confirmed the death of not only Al-Baghdadi, but also their spokesperson Abu Hassan Al-Muhajer, who they said was a Saudi national. Following […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China’s J-20 stealth jet showcases new missiles
China’s most advanced fighter jet, J-20, once again revealed its missiles at the Chinese Air Force’s “open day” event on Thursday, which also showcased the outstanding flight performances of a number of the PLA’s warplanes. The open day, which runs from Thursday to Monday in Changchun, Northeast China’s Jilin Province, is part of celebrations to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military base in Armenia to double combat potential after delivery of new weapons
Russia’s 102nd military base stationed in the town of Gyumri in Armenia will almost double its combat potential after it is rearmed with new and upgraded weapon systems, Base Commander Colonel Nikolai Martynyuk reported to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Tuesday. Russia’s defense chief inspected the 102nd military base in Armenia on Tuesday. Also, Chief […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Kurdish general reveals details about who sold Baghdadi out to US
An unnamed personal “security official” of Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi passed information about the terrorist number one’s movements and safe houses to Kurdish militia, NBC News reported, citing Syrian Democratic Forces General Mazloum Abdi. According to Abdi, the spy in al-Baghdadi’s inner circle was responsible for “securing the places” where the Daesh* leader was […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Iraqi PM has agreed to resign
Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has agreed to resign amid violent protests that spread across the country. The announcement was made Thursday by Iraqi President Barham Salih during a press conference. However, Salih clarified that the Prime Minister agreed to submit his resignation to the position but on the condition that the country’s parties […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
WATCH: Moment Russian Air Force destroys jihadist weapons storage in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:45 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force destroyed a jihadist weapons storage facility during an attack on the Idlib countryside Thursday. Using information from local spies, the Russian Air Force was able to pinpoint the location of the weapons storage that belonged to the jihadist group Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. According to a military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reinforcements pour into northwest Hasakah to halt militant advance
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has sent several units of reinforcements to the northwestern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate on Thursday. According to reports from northwestern Al-Hasakah, the Syrian Army reinforcements poured in from several areas across northern Syria, as they attempt to halt the militant advance near the key […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey fails to abide by ceasefire in northern Syria: SDF commander
Turkey has failed to abide by its obligations under the Syria ceasefire as it continues military activities in Syria’s border areas, Commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi said on Twitter on Thursday. “Turkey has not adhered to the ceasefire agreement with the USA and is continuing its war. Turkey, with jihadists, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Don’t Be Fooled by Witch Hunts and Zombie Banks - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
Stop WWIII Don’t Be Fooled by Witch Hunts and Zombie Banks - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Video of Don’t Be Fooled by Witch Hunts and Zombie Banks - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat Tonight’s call will feature an update on significant developments in the investigation of the coup against the President by Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst and State Department counter terrorism expert. Barbara Boyd, author of the LaRouchePAC dossier, Robert Mueller is an amoral assassin, has just published a major article on Ukrainegate and she will also participate. The U.S. House of Representatives votes to... more »
Martyrdom Cause for Assyrian Church Massacre in Iraq Completes First Phase
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
As millions of kids in the United States and other places go trick-or-treating today, Adam won't be among them. Nine years ago, as he attended Mass, he was murdered on All Hallows Eve (AINA 2010-12-03).
Oriental Institute Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Makeover for Centennial
Assyrian International News Agency - 6 hours ago
On the South Side of Chicago is a relatively small but academically renowned museum whose founder James Henry Breasted helped rewrite the history of human civilization and was reportedly the inspiration for Steven Spielberg's character Indiana Jones.
Gregory Mannerino, "Question: Should America Lead Or Follow?"
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"Where Is King Henry Now That We Need Him?"
"In this year, before Christmas, King Henry sent from Normandy to England, and commanded that all the moneyers that were in England should be deprived of their members; that was the right hand of each, and their testicles beneath. That was because the man that had a pound could not buy for a penny at a market. And the bishop Roger of Salisbury sent over all England, and commanded them all that they should come to Winchester at Christmas. When they came thither they were taken one by one, and each deprived of the right hand and the testicles beneath. All this was done within the twel... more »
"The Political Parties and the Media Have Abandoned the Working 'Middle Class'"
*"The Political Parties and the Media * *Have Abandoned the Working 'Middle Class'"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Defining the "middle class" has devolved to a pundit parlor game, so let's get real for a moment (if we dare): the "middle class" is no longer defined by the traditional metrics of income or job type (blue collar, white collar), but by an entirely different set of metrics: *1.* Household indebtedness, i.e. how much of the income is devoted to debt service, and *2.* How much of the household spending is funded by debt. *3.* The ability of the household to set aside substantial s... more »
Climate News - November 2019
A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Alan Moran 1 November 2019 Developments in the science While Greta Thunberg was haranguing the UN, 500 scientists presented an open letter saying: 1. Natural as well as anthropogenic factors cause warming. 2. Warming is far slower than predicted. 3. Climate policy relies on inadequate models. 4. CO2 is not a pollutant. It is a plant food that is essential to all life on Earth. Additional CO2 in the air has promoted growth in global ... more »
A los senadores y las senadoras: ¡Chile despertó! ¡Exigimos el rechazo al TPP-11!
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
31-Oct-2019 Carta a los senadores y las senadoras de Chile enviada por la plataforma ciudadana Chile Mejor sin TLC
Dine' Leoyla Cowboy is National Lawyer Guild's Legal Worker of the Year
Legal Worker Award: Leoyla Cowboy Leoyla Cowboy is a citizen of the Dine Nation born to the Salt Water Clan (To’dikozhi). Leoyla studied Business Administration and Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She has worked as a grassroots organizer with the Red Nation Coalition in Albuquerque and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Leoyla testified at the
20 Denver marijuana dispensaries fail mold and yeast tests
Random tests for mold and yeast at more than two dozen Denver-area cannabis dispensaries resulted in 20 stores being ordered to hold or quarantine their cannabis flower, shake or pre-rolled joints. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment conducted 25 tests over a two-day period in September, according to alt-weekly newspaper Westword, which analyzed […] 20 Denver marijuana dispensaries fail mold and yeast tests is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
US Senate votes to continue temporary medical cannabis protections
The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a spending bill that includes a provision that would continue to protect state-legal medical marijuana programs from U.S. Department of Justice interference. The provision, which would be good for a year, was included for the first time in the House fiscal year 2020 Commerce-Justice-Science bill. In the past, the […] US Senate votes to continue temporary medical cannabis protections is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Massachusetts plans marijuana, tobacco vape financial impact estimate
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration on Friday plans to file a statement estimating the financial impact to small-business owners from the statewide ban on all vaping products. The Republican governor also plans a Nov. 22 public hearing on the statewide ban, which was the first in the nation. In September, Massachusetts banned the sale of […] Massachusetts plans marijuana, tobacco vape financial impact estimate is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Danish medical cannabis sales stall on supply, price issues
Denmark’s medical cannabis pilot program saw virtually no quarter-on-quarter growth in the first half of this year, according to new Danish Health Authority data. Experts say the market was hampered by a combination of prohibitively-priced imports and supply issues. In the second quarter, 1,844 cannabis prescriptions were redeemed by 1,045 patients under Denmark’s four-year medical […] Danish medical cannabis sales stall on supply, price issues is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ex-Trump Adviser Says He Saw Nothing Illegal in Ukraine Call
Tim Morrison, who stepped down from the National Security Council the day before his appearance, is the first White House political appointee to testify.
A Plant-Based Diet Got Me Off the Lung Transplant List and Helped Restore My Eyesight
Story by Kate McGoey-Smith, Dip Nrsg, MSW, RSW, FM In 2007, busy had become my norm. As a wife, mother of three school-age kids, and clinical supervisor, I had little time to spare. Still, I loved every minute of my hectic life. I sprang out of bed every morning looking forward to the challenges of […] The post A Plant-Based Diet Got Me Off the Lung Transplant List and Helped Restore My Eyesight appeared first on Health Nut News.
A Bit Of Bongino On The Side
Looks like the House has voted for Faux-Impeachment rules; Bongino does a great rant, PG&E is a victim of Democratic Policies from the PUC, not Global Warming, and more. Continue reading →
Surviving India's Water Crisis
*Akhil Ramesh, Shenhav Ruttner* *Environment, Asia* [image: Reuters] Water scarcity has cost jobs, lives and it is estimated to hamper India’s growth story. Earlier this year, another city ran out of water. This time it was Chennai, a metropolitan city in Southern India that is home to over ten million people. The city has been dependent on monsoon showers to fill up its reservoirs, which it primarily banks on to supply the ever-burgeoning population. However, Chennai is not the only dry city in India. India’s business capital Mumbai, it's information technology capital, Bengalur... more »
Don’t Leave Grand Strategy to the Generals
*Jasen J. Castillo* *National Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Gen. James Mattis reads history as a proponent of primacy, that the United States can and should sustain its place as the world’s preeminent power and global policeman. This is a primitive perspective that should be left in the graveyard of failed strategies past. The publication of Gen. James Mattis’s new book, *Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead*, which he co-authored with Bing West, has been met with much attention and fanfare. Concurrent with the book release, the former secretary of defense has given a number ... more »
Give China a Chance to Improve America's Transit System
*Ann Phelan, Nick Zaiac* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] We can never guarantee 100 percent safety, no matter who supplies our railcars and buses. But forcing American transit agencies to spend more taxpayer dollars on cars built by non-Chinese manufacturers is a solution in search of a problem. In today’s day and age, we have no shortage of things to fear. Chinese hackers bugging buses or taking control of rail cars is not one of them. Yet a provision in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act would ban the use of federal mass transit funds for the purchase of any r... more »
Regime Change In Iran Is Inevitable (America Must Be Prepared)
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* Sanctions are irrelevant. *Key point: *It is only a matter of time before the Supreme Leader dies. Change is coming to Iran, but it has nothing to do with either the U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (also called the Iran Deal) or the Trump administration’s sanctions regime. Indeed, while U.S. policymakers debate cooption and coercion at the best strategies to change Iran’s behavior, neither the Trump administration nor its opposition is prepared for the regime change Iran faces: The death of Supreme Leader Ali Kh... more »
America Built The M26 Pershing To Defeat Nazi Tanks, But It Failed Badly
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * It arrived too late. *Key point:* America's Sherman tank was badly outmatched by the German Panzer. “We had been assured by our officers before we invaded France in 1944,” recorded Bill Harris, “that our Sherman tanks could take care of any Nazi armor we met there.” Harris, a tank gunner in the U.S. 2nd Armored Division, had been told over and over again that the American M4 Sherman Medium Tank (the Allies’ main battle tank) was as good, if not superior, to any armored fighting vehicle in the Wehrmacht’s arsenal. Unfortunately for hundreds... more »
Tell them Boris sent you
If you were thinking you couldn't figure out the news from the British Parliament merely because you are American and therefore the British system is just to alien to you, no, it's not that. No one here knows what's going on, either. Conversations almost daily go something like this: "Did you hear Boris did X?" "Yeah, but what's it mean?" "Nobody knows." "Trump administration official resigns, calls for massive student debt forgiveness: A senior government official appointed by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigned Thursday, saying the current student loan system is 'fundament... more »
Gotham City Digest: Happy Halloween edition
(Aaaaallll aboard... or not.) ------------------------------ Great moments in journalism. ------------------------------ I'll bet right about now Bryce Harper is thanking his lucky stars he was smart enough to sign with Philly. ------------------------------ The whistleblower's name has allegedly been released and all the search results lead to right wing media. I won't mention the name, of course, but the reaction from their lawyers shows they're pretty pissed about it. Things are about to get dirty real fast. The right wing is trying its best to get this poor bastard... more »
How Daylight Saving Time Affects Health
Here’s what science has to say about a twice-yearly ritual affecting nearly 2 billion people worldwide.
Was U.S. President Andrew Johnson Impeached in 3 Days?
In 1868, Andrew Johnson became the first president in United States history to be impeached.
Republican and Democrat Leadership Hold Press Conferences Following “Impeachment Inquiry” Vote…
House republican and democrat leadership both held press conferences today immediately after the successful passage of the House Impeachment Inquiry Resolution. Republicans: . Democrats: .
White House Responds To Successful Passage of House “Impeachment Inquiry” Resolution…
The White House responds to Pelosi’s successful House vote authorizing rules of the ongoing impeachment inquiry. [White House] The President has done nothing wrong, and the Democrats know it. Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats’ unhinged obsession with this illegitimate impeachment … Continue reading →
Equality watchdog ‘considering action’ on benefits discrimination
The equality watchdog is considering taking action to tackle discrimination in the way decisions are made in the social security system, it revealed this morning. Although the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has not provided any further details, it released a […]
Disabled Grenfell residents were repeatedly failed in years before fire, inquiry finds
The inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire has detailed how disabled residents were failed repeatedly by both London Fire Brigade and the organisation that managed the building on behalf of a local authority. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said the […]
Student reform confusion ‘risks turning assessment system into PIP replica’
Major changes to the way disabled students are assessed for their support risk turning the system into a replica of the government’s much-criticised personal independence payment (PIP) assessment regime, student leaders have warned. The changes will mean the closure in December of […]
CPS concern over huge drop in police disability hate crime cases
The Crown Prosecution Service has joined a leading disabled campaigner in raising concerns about a huge fall in the number of disability hate crime cases passed by police forces to prosecutors. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) annual hate crime report for 2018-19 […]
Shock and alarm after 18 police commissioners call for assisted suicide reform
Disabled activists have spoken of their shock and alarm after 18 police and crime commissioners (PCCs) signed a letter calling for a change in the law on assisted suicide. The 18 politicians, who have all been elected to oversee how crime is […]
Cabinet minister admits ‘no consensus’ on social care, despite Johnson’s pledge
A cabinet minister has admitted there is “no consensus” on how to solve the adult social care funding crisis, even though the prime minister announced he had a “clear plan” for doing so when he took office in October. Robert Jenrick, the […]
Met apologises for failing to consult disabled advisers over XR protests
The Metropolitan police has apologised to its own disabled advisers for failing to consult them about how to treat disabled people taking part in this month’s Extinction Rebellion protests in London. The force had been asked by its Disability Independent Advisory Group […]
Mixed and wary response to government’s new transport access campaign
Disabled campaigners have delivered a mixed and wary response to a new government campaign that calls on the public to be “more mindful” of disabled passengers when they use public transport. The Department for Transport (DfT) campaign, It’s Everyone’s Journey, was launched […]
Activists combine to offer PIP assessment recording kits
Disabled activists have responded to the government’s continuing failure to deal with the dishonesty and inaccuracy of the disability benefit assessment process by launching schemes to ensure that claimants can record their own assessments. Grassroots groups of disabled activists launched two separate […]
Mystery over sudden leap in number of disabled people working at DWP
The number of disabled people working in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has apparently leapt by nearly 50 per cent in just one year. The figures were published this month, as part of an annual report on Civil Service diversity, […]
Democrats Dress-Up Their Farce As An Impeachment Vote
Democrats claim they’re voting on an “impeachment resolution” today, even though nobody knows what an impeachment resolution is. Don’t be confused, this is not an impeachment vote, it’s something else apparently. This vote is just like the kid who is going to knock on your door this evening, it is wearing a mask and costume and claiming it is something it’s not. This vote is merely the Democrats testing to see whether or not they have a deranged enough base to continue the farce of impeachment. The entire impeachment inquiry is the establishment in Washington D.C. letting the Amer... more »
Resources for Measuring Cybersecurity
For those who are following along in my ongoing quest to develop concrete cybersecurity metrics, I want to point you to a new, valuable resource. My R Street colleague, Kathryn Waldron, has spent the last several months creating an annotated partial bibliography of publicly available cybersecurity measurement methodologies. The result is "Resources for Measuring Cybersecurity," a compendium of several dozen of the most prominent publications on the methodology of cybersecurity measurement. As she puts it: "Without accurate, standardized methods to measure cybersecurity, detecting ... more »
Arctic Provisions in the 2020 NDAA
U.S. Soldiers Participate in Arctic Edge, March 2018 (Source: U.S. Northern Command/U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac Johnson) In September, the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard completed the Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE). The AECE brought approximately 3,000 Marines and sailors to the Aleutian Islands and Southcentral Alaska, where they tested and refined their ability to operate in the extreme-weather environment of the Arctic. Specifically, the troops rehearsed deploying wet logistics, mine countermeasures, mobile diving and salvage, and ... more »
Which Harvard students are least comfortable expressing their opinions?
Harvard recently released the results of a survey on "Inclusion and Belonging." One question asked students whether they agreed with the statement "I feel comfortable expressing my opinions to others at Harvard." Overall, 68 percent of students agreed. Moreover, the statement received majority agreement for most subgroups--men and women; white, black, Hispanic, and Asian; straight and gay; U.S. citizen and foreign; Christian, Jewish, and Muslim; and so on. The only subgroup for which the statement did not generate majority agreement was those students who self-identified as conserva... more »
First Vote Towards Impeaching The Deranged Tyrant Passes
*Damage Control by Nancy Ohanian* On Wednesday, after Jared Golden (D-ME) finally issued a last-minute-- albeit tepid-- statement backing the impeachment inquiry-- just as South Carolina Blue Dog Joe Cunningham had done Tuesday-- the only Democrats left opposing even the inquiry were GOP-lite reactionaries Jeff Van Drew (Blue Dog-NJ), Collin Peterson (Blue Dog-MN), Anthony Brindisi (Blue Dog-NY) and Kendra Horn (Blue Dog-OK). One irreverent senior member of Congress confided in me that Pelosi told Peterson they didn't need his vote to pass the resolution and that he was excused from... more »
Do spending caps work?
The news media tends to focus on problems. Thus it’s refreshing to see an article that examines places where things have gone right. Veronique de Rugy has a piece in Reason magazine that looks at a variety of countries that have done well, including Switzerland: After public referenda in 2001, the Swiss government in 2003 […] The post Do spending caps work? appeared first on Econlib.
'A parent said I was a terrorist': The ugly side of kids' sport
Derek has been called a "black dog" while playing soccer. Osman has been called a "terrorist". They're 14 years old, and they have a message for racist spectators: just stop.
Heritage-listed outback Queensland school moved to make way for gold mine
In the north-west Queensland town of Ravenswood, two heritage-listed buildings at a school have been moved due to an expansion of the local gold mine.
Postcode health gap: 'This is third-world stuff'
Andy Burns, Jarrod Whittaker, Sara Tomevska, David Chen, Rebecca Parish And Michael Coggan at Just In - 8 hours ago
Whistleblower doctors in New South Wales say their pleas for a serious inquiry into regional healthcare by the NSW State Government are being ignored since a damning Four Corners expose last month.
Trump impeachment probe vote passes without a single Republican vote
Just In - 8 hours ago
A deeply divided US House of Representatives takes a major step in the effort to impeach President Donald Trump, voting for a resolution to formally proceed with a Democratic-led inquiry.
Representation of female artists in Australia is getting better — except in our major galleries
A nationwide team of volunteers sifted through data from 184 organisations to run the numbers on gender representation — and found a surprising backwards slide in our biggest institutions.
Female jockeys still battling stereotypes after Michelle Payne's Melbourne Cup win
Rather than Michelle Payne's 2015 win being the game-changing moment it seemed, female jockeys still beg for the crumbs from the tables of owners and trainers who remain dubious about their capabilities, writes Richard Hinds.
Football didn't come home to England last year, so will the Rugby World Cup?
South Africa will back its chances of an upset victory in tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama but it's England title to lose, as Eddie Jones closes in on his crowning glory.
'If you had children, you might understand': Labor politicians battle over the party's future
A heated, uncomfortable debate within a federal Labor meeting laid bare the strain within the party as it wrestles with a progressive instinct and a view that the only way back to Government is to pitch to the mainstream, writes political editor Andrew Probyn.
The '80s sci-fi classic Blade Runner was set in November, 2019. See what the movie got right and wrong about the 'future'
The future is now. Today, in fact, according to the 1982 sci-fi classic Blade Runner. But that film, and others made decades ago but set in 2019, get more wrong than they do right about our modern world.
Adyan was born in Geelong but his permanent residency was rejected due to a minor disability
After suffering a stroke as a baby, Adyan bin Hasan's left hand is weak. And while it doesn't stop the five-year-old playing basketball and cricket, his disability is the reason his family's permanent visa application has been rejected.
Victoria bans lightweight plastic bags — including degradable, biodegradable and compostable
Those thin plastic bags that shoppers have used for years are officially banned in Victoria from today. The new law prevents any person or business from giving away lightweight bags. So what does it mean for your weekly shop and what happens if you forget to bring your bags?
How Lord Howe Island went from 360,000 rodents to almost none in just four months
A controversial program to eradicate rodents from the remote island off northern New South Wales is declared a success, with the last of 22,000 baits being laid today — but residents won't know for sure until another two years.
Impeach Them All! F-35 Bipartisan Boondoggle Is The Real Crime!
With broad bi-partisan support, the Pentagon announced a massive purchase of the practically useless F-35 fighter jets. The deeply troubled aircraft might not do much to actually defend this country, but the hundreds of billions spent on development and acquisition go a long way to feathering the nests of the well-connected military-industrial-Congressional-complex. This is the real crime, but all Washington supports it. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Kevin McCarthy calls out do nothing Democrats for caring only about power
Since the Democrats won the house due to the massive media lies about Russian collusion they've concentrated on one thing; overturning the 2016 election and nullifying your vote. Republican Kevin McCarthy attacked the Democrats agenda: "We are not [here] working for the American people... This Congress' records is more subpoenas than laws - that's the legacy. It is not just devoid of solutions for the American people, it is now abusing its power to discredit democracy." - @GOPLeader Kevin McCarthy pic.twitter.com/2U99SskbaE — Newsmax (@newsmax) October 31, 2019 McCarthy pointed ou... more »
X-Zone Broadcast Network - John Greenewald
John Greenewald was my guest this week. I had planned on discussing the controversy around Luis Elizondo and his involvement in the ATTIP program, but there was so much other information about UFOs circulating that we didn’t get to that until later. Instead we first examined the 750K contract between the Army and John Greenewaldthe To the Stars Academy. This involved the metamaterials that have been announced by them and the research done on them. I was less than impressed with the information. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/19775457 The art... more »
"When a more advanced society is given the opportunity to diffuse its economic, technological, administrative, and educational systems to a less advanced society that by and large welcomes its presence, the results are so obviously good compared to what would otherwise have happened in that society that the only interesting questions are how large the positive effects are." #QotD
*"When a more advanced society is given the opportunity to diffuse its economic, technological, administrative, and educational systems to a less advanced society that by and large welcomes its presence, the results are so obviously good compared to what would otherwise have happened in that society that the only interesting questions are how large the positive effects are...** "[Yet] for the last 100 years, Western colonialism has had a bad name. It is high time to question this orthodoxy. Western colonialism was, as a general rule, both objectively beneficial and subjectivel... more »
The Testimony you won't hear about: Tim Morrison
Tim Morrison a former Trump national security advisor was in on the infamous call with the president of the Ukraine and said: “I want to be clear, I was not concerned that anything illegal was discussed,” Even worse for the Democrats witch-hunt Morrison testified that the Ukrainians weren't even aware that aid was being held up due to an internal review related not to Joe Biden but to Trump's concerns that Europe wasn't doing enough and that the money might end up in the hands of corrupt Ukrainian officials; you know the Ukrainian equivalent of Joe Biden. The Federalist had more in... more »
Nats would spend less time with their families!
*THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019Home cooking eschewed by the champs:* Leading Washington personalities have long been famous for quitting good jobs "to spend more time with their families." The Washington Nationals have turned their backs on this old bit of regional hokum. Last night, they won the 2019 World Series, winning four games as the visiting team as compared to the Houston Astros, who managed to win only three. Some people claim that they *enjoy* spending more time with their families. The modern high-end baseball player excels when such folk aren't around. *In related news:*... more »
Twitter won't run political ads because they hate Trump
There is a huge problem in America today. The #FakeNews media lies constantly to we the people and acts as a huge free source of in kind contributions to the Democrat party. Every time some "journalist" lies about Trump that's a campaign ad that the Democrats should be paying for. As a result conservatives like Trump have to use alternative ways to reach the American people. Trump has done a great job using Twitter to cut through the #FakeNews media lies so to stifle him without hurting Democrats, who have all those free ads on the nightly news, Twitter is saying it won't run any p... more »
Vampire Bats Aren’t the Monsters We Thought They Were
Vampire bats are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom, and it’s time to set the record straight.
Democrats impeachment rules are tyranical
Under the new rules Schiff can still hold secret hearings indefinitely. The resolution allows Schiff to release the transcripts of his "secret" hearings but it doesn't require him to do so. White House council will be shut out of the process until it moves to the judiciary committee which means Schiff and other hyper partisan democrats can run a months long witch-hunt before Trump could publicly defend himself. Trump's lawyers won't be able to question witnesses that are testifying to the Intelligence, Ways and Means, Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services committees. Republicans... more »
REPUBLICANS DON'T CARE IF THEIR TALKING POINTS ARE DEBUNKED IN REAL TIME
Kellyanne Conway was on *Fox & Friends* this morning and was asked whether Democrats would really vote on an impeachment resolution this morning. She said: CONWAY: ... you know why we're confused about whether they'll take the vote? Because you have the Democratic leadership, Nancy Pelosi, saying, "Well, we don't need to do that yet," you have Steny Hoyer completely confused, it seems, as to what an impeachment resolution is. You know, all the armchair psychologists out there constantly wanting to analyze the president of the United States ought to have a little go at people like Jo... more »
Pennsylvania residents want adult-use marijuana but frown on state-run sales
The majority of Pennsylvania voters support legalizing recreational cannabis, but they don’t want state-run stores selling the products, according to a poll. State lawmakers recently unveiled legislation that calls for retail cannabis stores to be operated by Pennsylvania’s Liquor Control Board, a move that would heavily restrict private business opportunities. The bill was introduced just […] Pennsylvania residents want adult-use marijuana but frown on state-run sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
#FakeNews media declares humor is dead: Brave Dog edition
President Trump once again managed to get the #FakeNews "journalists" to demonstrate their sheer hatred for Trump. AMERICAN HERO! pic.twitter.com/XCCa2sGfsZ — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 30, 2019 Anyone with any familiarity with how medals are awarded knew instantly that this was joke; the dog was photoshopped in. The fact that random leftists didn't get it doesn't prove their evil since not everyone is expected to know about how military honors are awarded. However the fact that "reporters" who knew nothing about the subject had no problem attacking Trump about th... more »
More (high) Science weirdness... and more...
Before going into some science-y quirks, a couple of quick items? 1) In Britain guess what Brexit-opposers have chosen as their catchword? Yep, it's "Brin." See a fun and funny video of "Brin-ers" crossing Abbey Road. Always knew I'd get there! (Not the only "Brin-appropriation!" here's another!) “Come on without, come on within, you’ve not seen nuthin’ like the mighty…” 2) Again, if you want weapons to help you fight for civilization -- (and no less is at stake) -- across the coming 370 days, then fetch (cheap!) an e-copy of *Polemical Judo,* with 100+ tactics to counter the would-... more »
Feds ban ex-Duke lab tech from funding after she faked data linked to 60 NIH grants
Erin Potts-Kant, who lost her job as a researcher at Duke University in 2013 for embezzling more than $25,000 from the institution, has received a rare permanent Federal funding ban from the U.S. Office of Research Integrity (ORI) after investigators concluded that she had used fabricated data in nearly 120 figures. The case has been … Continue reading Feds ban ex-Duke lab tech from funding after she faked data linked to 60 NIH grants
Sun & Sea - The Lithuanian Pavillion At Biennale 2019 In Venice
Every two years the Biennale, a contemporary art exhibition, opens in Venice from May to November. This is one of the most important events of its kind, and it attract millions of visitors to a garden that contains a few dozen different pavillions, each hosting artwork from a different country. Over fifty more such independent museums are scattered around the city center and are free entry - these are even more fun to visit than the main exposition at the "Giardini della Biennale", as they allow visitors to visit the spaces themselves, often old houses or palaces that are otherwise ... more »
How Sweden Took Down an American Aircraft Carrier (In a Simulation)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Enterprise_(CVN-65)#/media/File:USS_Enterprise_(CVN-65).jpg] In 2005, USS Ronald Reagan, a newly constructed $6.2 billion dollar aircraft carrier, sank after being hit by multiple torpedoes. Fortunately, this did not occur in actual combat, but was simulated as part of a war game *Key Point:* A simulation shows why aircraft carriers might quickly become an outmoded piece of military hardware. In 2005, USS *Ronald Reagan*, a newly constructed $6.2 billion dollar aircraft carrier, sank after being hit ... more »
SUNK: Britain’s Aircraft Carriers Can’t Stop Russia’s New Hypersonic Missile
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* Russia's hypersonic 3M22 Zircon missile makes it possible. *Key Point: *Russia's continued development of hypersonic technology poses a threat to western Europe. Britain’s new aircraft carriers can’t defend themselves against Russia’s latest hypersonic antiship missile. The problem? Russia’s 3M22 Zircon streak toward their target as fast as Mach 6, or 4,600 miles per hour. But the Sea Ceptor defensive missiles on the Queen Elizabeth–class carriers can only intercept targets traveling up to Mach 3, or about 2,300 miles per hour, anonymous British... more »
Whistleblower Outed: He’s an Anti-Trump Democrat Connected to Forgotten Collusion of 2016
[image: whistleblower-outed-he-s-an-anti-trump-democrat-connected-to-forgotten-collusion-of-2016] Democrats have tried to keep CIA operative Eric Ciaramella’s identity a secret from the public, but he is well known on Capitol HIll and among the hate-Trump leftist media.
"Peak Crazy" in Trump Impeachment Process
[image: dustin-nemo-peak-crazy-in-trump-impeachment-process] VIDEO - Author and journalist, Dustin Nemos of the Nemos News Network joins Dr. Duke Pesta to discuss recent developments in the President Trump impeachment "circus."
ABA Declares Trump’s 9th Circuit Court Nominee “Not Qualified”
[image: aba-declares-trump-s-9th-circuit-court-nominee-not-qualified] The American Bar Association sent a letter to Democratic Senate leaders on Tuesday declaring President Trump’s nominee for the Ninth Circuit Court, Lawrence VanDyke, “not qualified” despite his evident qualifications for the position.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/31/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade While U.S.-China trade tensions weighed on results at Hasbro Inc., rival Mattel Inc. saw a sharp jump in quarterly profit and says looming levies on Chinese goods including toys had minimal impact on its bottom line” [Wall Street Journal]. “Many retailers agreed to buy Mattel’s products in China rather […]
White Privilege
Record cold, no wind and no solar energy. The Green New Deal. This is my solar panel this morning.
U.S. House Democrats Back Impeachment Of President Trump In First Vote
*Daily Mail:* *Democrats overwhelmingly back impeachment of Donald Trump in first House vote as they set rules for televised inquiry - as president fumes 'Witch Hunt' and Republicans accuse Speaker of 'Soviet-style' show trial* * House Democrats approved an impeachment inquiry into the president * 'What is at stake is our democracy. What are we fighting for? Defending our democracy for the people,' Speaker Pelosi said * The vote was 232 in favor with 196 voting no * 'The Greatest Witch Hunt In American History!,' Trump tweeted afterward * Trump spent morning tweeting and retweeting... more »
The Lawfare Podcast: Introducing the Arbiters of Truth
Altered street sign reading "Danger due to Misinformation." (Flickr/3dpete, CC BY-ND 2.0) Facebook has had a bad few weeks. Testifying before the House of Representatives on Oct. 23, CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on whether the company’s decision to exempt politicians from the platform’s typical rules prohibiting false advertisements would allow Ocasio-Cortez to distribute ads claiming Republicans had voted for the Green New Deal. Days later, the platform faced another backlash when it took down false ads run by a candidate for the California go... more »
Happy Halloween – Rankings of The Worst Candy Companies Contributing To Child Labor and Deforestation
It is estimated that people in the United States alone will spend $2.7 billion on candy for Halloween, and not many of us really think about where that money is going. Unfortunately, many of the companies behind our favorite Halloween candies have some extremely unethical business practices, including the use of child labor in slave-like […] The post Happy Halloween – Rankings of The Worst Candy Companies Contributing To Child Labor and Deforestation appeared first on Health Nut News.
The money quote on the impeachment resolution
So the Democratic Party has used its majority in Congress to ram through an impeachment investigation resolution that's seriously deficient in fairness, transparency and integrity. What else did we expect? Ace of Spades points out: The "impeachment" resolution slated for today gives the Democrats carte blanche to go after Trump, his business dealings, family and allies in almost every area of his past public and personal life. As if to rub salt into an open wound, one of the people, biologically anyway, who sits on the rules committee and crafting the guidelines for impeachment is... more »
Mysterious Ongoing Oil Spill is Already Brazil’s Worst on Record
*Alex Pietrowski* - No one knows where it is coming from or how to stop it.
ISIS Confirms The Death Of Its Leader. Names Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi As Its New Chief
ISIS has confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured) after the self-appointed 'caliph' died during a U.S. special forces raid in Syria last weekend *Daily Mail:* *ISIS confirms death of its 'caliph' and names Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as its new chief as it warns America 'not to rejoice' in the death of its leadership* * ISIS confirmed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death in a U.S. special forces raid in Syria * The terror group vowed revenge and labelled Donald Trump a 'crazy old man' * The fanatics declared that ISIS is 'now at the forefront of Europe and W... more »
College Affordability Act Passes Out of Committee to the U.S. House of Representatives
Democrats on the House Education and Labor Committee passed the College Affordability Act out of committee on Thursday with a 28 to 22 vote. The College Affordability Act – introduced by Chairman Rep. Bobby Scott and other committee members two weeks ago – is the first attempt at a comprehensive overhaul of higher education legislation […]
Report: Head Start-College Partnerships Improve Success for Student Parents
Head Start services and on-campus childcare centers can help student parents earn their degrees and establish long-term economic security.
Businessman Receives Prison Time for Role in College Admissions Scandal
Jeffrey Bizzack, a California businessman, was sentenced to two months in prison for his role in the college admissions scandal. Bizzack paid $250,000 to get his son admitted to the University of Southern California (USC) as a fake volleyball recruit. He is the 12th parent to be sentenced in the scandal and one of 10 […]
Prince George’s Community College President to Retire Next Year
Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is set to retire June 30, 2020. She became the institution’s first female president in July 2007. Throughout her presidency, Dukes built various partnerships with Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS). She also co-chaired a task force for the development of the Prince George’s […]
Spelman College Will Be the First HBCU With an Endowed Queer Studies Chair
Spelman College will be the first historically Black college or university to have an endowed chair in Queer Studies, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Currently, the college is running a $2 million fundraising campaign, which will be matched by Arcus Foundation founder Jon Stryker to finance the position. “Spelman College has long been at […]
Human Rights Watch: CIA-Backed Afghan Troops Guilty Of 'War Crimes'
*The Guardian:* *CIA-linked unit accused of atrocities in Afghanistan* *Document details 14 deadly raids by pro-government units with support of US intelligence* The Afghan soldiers who swept through Kulalgo village one late August night shot three of Dr Ulfatullah’s relatives carefully, a single bullet through their left eye, faces otherwise untouched as blood pooled below their bodies on the floor of the family home. The last killing was less precise, and left the face of university student Ansarullah badly disfigured. His family thought perhaps he had heard the muffled gunshot... more »
Happy Hallowe'en! - With Choice Selections from the Family Costume Album
*Neighbourhood Hallowe'en Display* Good Morning Readers. I've been taking a short break from my usual geopolitical ramblings to present some material that's a bit closer to home. Yesterday I posted an album of photos and writings regarding our recent trip [I won't call it a vacation, as it was *very *strenuous] to Costa Rica. Today I'm celebrating one of the biggest occasions in the West-- *Hallowe'en. * This is the day when we remember the dead....and consider our own mortality. We feast on the sights and sounds of "the dark side" of life. Skeletons and ghosts...screeching and... more »
"How It Really Is"
OCT 31, 2019 11:32 AM: "Houses Approves Trump Impeachment Procedures"
Untitled
*Parents Outraged at Austin's New Sex-Ed Curriculum That Trains Children to Become LGBT Activists* On Tuesday morning, the Austin Independent School District (ISD) school board approved a radical new sex-education curriculum for grades 3-8 that encourages all kinds of sex at young ages, urges kids to join LGBT "pride" parades, and aims to redefine biological sex and erase the words "mom" and "dad" from children's vocabulary. More than 100 people testified against the new curriculum on Monday night, and testimony lasted until after midnight. Yet the school board unanimously approv... more »
World News Briefs -- October 31, 2019
*Reuters:* *Trump impeachment effort passes first test in split Congress* BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. armored vehicles were seen on Thursday near the Syria-Turkey border in a part of northeastern Syria where they had not been observed since early October when Washington announced the withdrawal of American forces, according to a witness and Reuters video footage. A military source from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) described the movement as a patrol running between the towns of Rmeilan and Qahtaniyah, which is 20 km (12 miles) to the west. The source said it would “n... more »
Texas Man About to Be Executed for a Rape and Murder a Cop Allegedly Admitted To
[image: murder]Overwhelming evidence shows that a Texas cop raped and murdered a woman but a likely innocent man is about to be executed for it.
THE AGE OF THE NOVEL: At trial, a logical puzzle!
*THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2019In the press, complexities disappear:* As we noted on Tuesday, we were struck by the way the New York Times described what happened that night. In late September, Concepcion de Leon wrote the paper's profile of Chanel Miller's forthcoming book, Know My Name: A Memoir. What happened on the night in January 2015 when Miller was sexually assaulted by Brock Turner after a Stanford frat party? In her profile of Miller's new book, de Leon offered this cleaned-up account: DE LEON (9/23/19): On Jan. 17, 2015, Chanel Miller was seven months out of college and w... more »
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