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At Some Point-- Very Soon-- It Will Be Too Late To Save Venice From The Climate Crisis, But The Right-Wing Parties There Don't Give More Than Trump Does
I used to live in Innsbruck, Austria. I was stuck there because of a medical condition. It was the most boring place I ever lived. I used to escape when I could to Munich (a 2 hour drive) and when I was up for a longer drive, to Venice (4 hours). Munich had a great art scene. Venice *is* a great art scene. I grew to love the city even if I wasn't the biggest fans of an 8 to 8 and a half hour round trip drive. I was horrified on Thursday when I hear that the flooding in St Marks Square was thigh deep. I can remember when planks had to be laid across it, the flooding being ankle h... more »
Subsidies for Electric Vehicles and Wind and Solar Power
In today's Cooler Heads Digest from Myron Ebel of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, comes this from the lead article by Ben Lieberman: On electric vehicles (EVs), Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) of the House Ways and Means Committee is pushing to change the provisions that capped the $7,500 per vehicle tax credit once a manufacturer sold 200,000 such cars. H.R. 2256 proposes raising the cap to 600,000 vehicles but only slightly reducing the credit to $7,000. For Tesla, which has exceeded the 200,000 vehicle limit, and General Motors, which is nearing it, the extra 400,000 qualifying vehi... more »
Dozens sick in outbreak; company refuses FDA’s request to recall tuna
Authorities are investigating an ongoing outbreak of scombrotoxin fish poisoning traced to yellowfin tuna. They have blocked all incoming shipments of the fish from a Vietnamese company that has refused to initiate a recall. Public health officials have confirmed at least 47 people from unspecified states as outbreak patients. The most recent illness began Oct.... Continue Reading
Label hits back at Taylor Swift's claims she's not allowed to perform her old songs
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Big Machine says it does not have the right to limit Taylor Swift's live performances, insisting "the narrative [she] created does not exist" and that the singer owes it millions, after she accused her former recording label of denying her permission to perform old songs.
Donald Trump bemoans 'double standard' as former adviser convicted on seven charges
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Former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone is convicted on seven charges, including obstruction and witness tampering, prompting the President to call for convictions for many of his political foes, including Hillary Clinton and Robert Mueller.
Is China About To Brutally Crackdown on Hong Kong's Protestors?
*Ted Galen Carpenter* *Security, Asia* China will only tolerate Hong Kong's defiance so far. For months, transfixed populations around the world have watched as anti-government, pro-democracy demonstrations continue to convulse Hong Kong. The frequently violent disruptions are producing highly negative economic effects. More than a month ago, data indicated that hotel bookings in Hong Kong were down 40 percent from a year earlier, as both business travelers and tourists sought to avoid being caught up in the turmoil. Demonstrations—and sometimes pitched battles between protesters... more »
Russia's Stealth Su-57 Is Powerful, But Has One Major Flaw
*David Axe* *Security, * It's too expensive. *Key point: *Russia can't afford it in any meaningful numbers. The Russian defense ministry staged an impressive video shoot with four of its Su-57 stealth fighter prototypes. But the dramatic display doesn't make the Su-57 any more relevant. The Su-57 is beautiful. It's also too expensive for Russia to buy in meaningful numbers. In the November 2018 videos, produced by the Kremlin's Zvezda T.V., four of the twin-engine Su-57s fly in close formation with the An-12 photo plane. Two of the radar-evading prototypes land at the same time... more »
Russia Has A New Weapon To Kill America's Abrams Tanks
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* But Russia has problems of its own. *Key point: *The new weapon is incompatible with Russia's own tanks. The Soviet Union’s huge tank fleet was a cornerstone of its power during the Cold War. However, events in the 1991 Gulf War called its superiority into question. On February 26, 1991, a cavalry troop of nine M1 Abrams tanks and twelve Bradley fighting vehicles bumped into an armored brigade of Iraqi T-72 tanks of the elite Tawakalna Republican Guard division. Within twenty-three minutes of frenzied firing, the troop destroyed thirty-seve... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 318 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
South Dakota Is Becoming A Tax Haven For The World's Super Rich
*The Guardian:* *The great American tax haven: why the super-rich love South Dakota* It’s known for being the home of Mount Rushmore – and not much else. But thanks to its relish for deregulation, the state is fast becoming the most profitable place for the mega-wealthy to park their billions. Late last year, as the Chinese government prepared to enact tough new tax rules, the billionaire Sun Hongbin quietly transferred $4.5bn worth of shares in his Chinese real estate firm to a company on a street corner in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, one of the least populated and least known st... more »
What is an oligarch?
Joel Samuels, Professor of Law, University of South Carolina at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Oligarchs have made headlines recently as the impeachment hearings against President Donald Trump move forward.
The Daily Brief 2019-11-14
This is a summary of 16 AMN articles on the following subjects: Assad, Syria, Hasakah, US, Homs, ISIS, Kabani, Latakia, Gaza, Israel, Palestine, PIJ, Baghdadi, Daesh, Idlib, Qamishli, Erdogan, Trump, Turkey, Russia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Middleeast, Palestine, World-News, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanese Army arrests several protesters after attacks on military personnel
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Lebanese Army arrested several protesters on Friday after their forces came under attack in a number of cities inside the country. “While the army forces were carrying out their tasks opening roads in different Lebanese regions, some protesters attempted to attack and address them with provocative statements,” a military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chilean protesters use lasers against police choppers: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – Chilean protesters used lasers recently in an attempt to distract police choppers from zeroing in on their demonstrations. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian airstrikes intensify over Idlib as Syrian Army troops prepare next attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force intensified their airstrikes over the Idlib Governorate Friday, as their allies from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) prepare to launch a new attack in the southeastern part of this region. According to a military source in the nearby Hama Governorate, the Russian Air Force launched several […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Scores Of North Korean Military Aircraft Line Up At Wonsan Airport
Satellite imagery from Nov. 13 shows rows of airplanes at Kalama Airfield in Wonsan, North Korea. Satellite imagery from Planet Labs Inc. Aircraft identification by 38 North. *38 North:* *Military Aircraft Lined Up at the Wonsan Airport* *A 38 North exclusive with analysis by Peter Makowsky and Jenny Town* Recent commercial satellite imagery shows tens of military aircraft parked wingtip to wingtip along the taxiways and parking aprons at North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma International Airport. While the purpose of the display is unclear, the North may be preparing for a site visit by Kim... more »
Individualism is Not a Political Concept
Individualism is not a political concept; it is an attribute of human psychology that enables a man to be independent and use his own mind for making his choices. A man, depending on his mindset, can be an individualist in a communist country—capitalism is not a necessary condition for individualism. An individualist, like any collectivist, can be moral or immoral—individualism has nothing to do with morality. Politics is by nature social and collectivist; it cannot be individualistic because the formation of groups with some sort of common agenda is a necessary condition for politi... more »
The U.S. Air Force’s Next Big Thing: Arsenal Planes With Hypersonic Missiles
*David Axe* *Security, * The “arsenal plane” that U.S. Air Force is developing in order to carry large numbers of munitions into battle might also carry new hypersonic weapons. The “arsenal plane” that U.S. Air Force is developing in order to carry large numbers of munitions into battle might also carry new hypersonic weapons. Despite other officials hinting that cargo planes could function as flying arsenals, Will Roper, the Air Force’s top weapons-buyer, seemed to lean toward equipping B-52 bombers for the role. “If you look at our force going forward, a lot of the programs ... more »
This Is How U.S. Troops Saved Me From Death In Afghanistan
*Yvonne Davis* *Security, * An attack on the U.S. embassy. A hail of bullets rained down from the skies overhead, hitting the ground in front of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. The rapid-fire artillery sounds filled my ears as I stood still underneath the small embassy awning. Naively, I didn’t know that bullets fired into the air could travel up to a mile high. Then, depending on the angle they were fired at and their aerodynamics, anyone hit in the embassy courtyard would be dead. Standing in front of the embassy, I could feel the tightness in my quadriceps from the ... more »
The Ohio religion bill, misunderstood
For a scholar of law and religion, the Newsweek headline sounded irresistible: “NEW OHIO LAW LETS STUDENTS GIVE WRONG ANSWERS ON TESTS FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS.” It confirms secularists’ worst fears about the religious right. But it wasn’t news. It was a particularly pernicious kind of popular fiction. A Patheos blog post began thus: Anti-intellectual, anti-science, anti-education: In a disturbing development the Ohio House has passedlegislation that would allow students to give wrong answers and not be penalized if those wrong answers are based on the student’s “sincerely held r... more »
Iran Raises Petrol Prices By 50 Percent. Introduces Rationing
Iranian drivers fill their tanks at a petrol station in the capital Tehran *RFE:* *Outrage In Iran Over Hike In Gas Prices As Economic Woes Worsen * Iranians are blasting their government for rationing gas and greatly increasing its price, with many concerned that the move will lead to inflation and greater hardship in a country where so many people are struggling to make ends meet. The state-run National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said in an overnight announcement on November 15 that each motorist in Iran will have to pay 15,000 rials ($0.127) per liter of gas for t... more »
New “Fight For Kids” Site Launched to Inform Parents and Protect Children from Documented Psychotropic Drug Risks
With documents revealing an astounding 622,723 U.S. children aged 0-5 prescribed powerful mind-altering drugs, a mental health watchdog launches campaign to Fight For Kids right to grow up label and drug free. The innovative website resource for parents faced with children labeled with a “mental” or “learning disorder,” provides them with facts about adverse effects of treatments being recommended to minors. Recognizing that parents and other caregivers often have to sift through considerable misinformation about mental health treatment to get facts about potential risks, the “Figh... more »
New York Judge Re-Admits Expelled Disabled Student Missing Single Vaccination
A New York State court granted a temporary restraining order, re-admitting disabled student Ameer Hamideh to school at the CHC Learning Center here, according to Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) which supported Ameer's case. Nine-year old Ameer became an unwilling national story when he was expelled from school at CHC in October because he lacked a single mandatory vaccine for school attendance. Ameer has numerous neurological impairments, including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and a seizure disorder. He has received all vaccinations required to attend school, with the exception ... more »
Emergencies declared in 5 states due to propane shortages
Shortages precluding farmers from drying their crops. “Corn Belt Farmers Face Propane Crunch,” says the headline. “Propane Demand Outstripping Pipeline Capacity in Parts of Midwest.” The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a regional emergency in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. At the end of last week, governors in Iowa, ... Read moreEmergencies declared in 5 states due to propane shortages The post Emergencies declared in 5 states due to propane shortages appeared first on Ice Age Now.
It's two years since Australia said 'yes' to same-sex marriage, but Jye still recalls the bullying
After coming out as gay, Canberra teen Jye was bullied by some of his peers and became withdrawn and depressed. But thanks to the resurgent popularity of voguing — a '90s trend made famous by Madonna — he's finding joy and inspiring others.
'Forced to look at pornography': Women still battling sexism in the workplace
A young woman's story about being forced to watch pornography at work is among several recounted at a conference discussing the barriers female employees face when working in a traditionally male domain.
Like 'Armageddon': Farmers reeling in aftermath of a terrifying firestorm they had no hope of beating
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With thousands of hectares of farmland burnt, countless head of cattle dead and tonnes of crops scorched, bushfires have brought chaos and untold suffering to farmers in northern New South Wales.
Prince Andrew says he has 'no recollection' of meeting accuser
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Britain's Prince Andrew says he does not remember meeting Virginia Roberts, one of disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein's alleged victims, who says she was forced to have sex with the Royal.
Claims of 'chaos in the public sector' amid fallout from alleged $25m corruption scandal
WA Premier Mark McGowan insists there is no need for a wider inquiry into the public sector after the latest in a string of high-profile alleged corruption scandals.
ICC Gives Greenlight for Probe into Violent Crimes Against Rohingya
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 15 (IPS) - Judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday authorized an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity, namely deportation, which have forced between 600,000 and one million Rohingya refugees out of Myanmar, into neighboring Bangladesh since 2016. Read the full story, “ICC Gives Greenlight for Probe into Violent Crimes Against Rohingya”, on globalissues.org →
Dangers and Questions of the Zuckerberg Era
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
ROME, Nov 15 (IPS) - This year the Worldwide Web is thirty years old. For the first time since 1435, a citizen from Brazil could exchange their views and information with another in Finland. Read the full story, “Dangers and Questions of the Zuckerberg Era”, on globalissues.org →
White House Replies on Miller’s Leaked Emails Don’t Address Racist Content
A Southern Poverty Law Center report outlining Miller's apparent affinity for white nationalism prompted calls for the presidential adviser's resignation.
navalny, sobol ordered to pay 88 million rubles ($1.4 million) in compensation
10-28-19 *A* Moscow court has ordered two prominent opposition leaders and their foundation to pay 88 million rubles ($1.4 million) in compensation to a company associated with President Vladimir Putin’s personal chef....“So, they poisoned childing in schools and kindergardents. Cases of dysentery have been documented. However, we should pay,” Navalny said in a statement on his Instagram page. https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-opposition-leaders-foundation-ordered-to-pay-1-4-million-to-putin-s-chef/30240748.html navalny, sobol ........................ more »
President Trump Delivers Remarks on Healthcare Price Transparency Initiative – Video and Transcript
Earlier today President Trump gave remarks and held a brief White House presser on the topic of healthcare pricing transparency. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, everybody. It’s a great honor. The stock … Continue reading →
Beating Nazi Germany's Enigma Code Won The Allies World War II
*Warfare History Network, Patrick J. Chaisson* *History, Europe* Cooperation between America and Britain was crucial. Nothing seemed to work. The Allied codebreakers tried every possible trick and combination, but these new ciphers defied all attempts at decryption. On February 1, 1942, British analysts discovered they could no longer read intercepted radio communications between German U-boat captains and their commanding officer, Vice Admiral Karl Dönitz. Overnight, a vital part of the United Kingdom’s super-secret cryptanalytic program—Ultra—had been plunged into darkness. Th... more »
The Korean War Was So Brutal That America's Most Hardened Soldiers Were Shaken
*Darien Cavanaugh* *Security, Asia* Korea was worse than hell. *Key point: *Massacres of civilians were committed on both sides. It’s difficult to try to keep up with developments in the latest round of saber rattling between the United States and North Korea. U.S. President Donald Trump and Korean “supreme leader” Kim Jong-un have repeatedly traded verbal barbs via Twitter and more formal avenues amid news of naval redeployments, massive live-fire artillery exercises, United Nations condemnations and rumors of troop movements by regional powers. The United States would have an ... more »
Tonight's Movie Is The Trench (1999)
*WNU Editor:* A story about a group of soldiers' last days before the battle of the Somme in 1916, showing the conditions in the trenches during World War I, and taking you into the minds of the soldiers.
Trump: No Path To Victory... Example: Pennsylvania
*Damage Control by Nancy Ohanian* Why have a bunch of centrist assholes suddenly jumped into the Democratic presidential primary? Sure, they recognize Status Quo Joe is a terrible candidate, but each of them is as bad, if not worse. Some of them claim, the Democratic line-up won't win the states needed to kick Trump out of office a year from now. There's not a viable poll that indicates that. Among 2016 Trump states, his job favorability is down since election day in every single one of them and his net favorability is underwater in 13 of them. Trump has no legitimate path to even c... more »
Dems Call Trump’s Yovanovitch Tweets “Intimidation,” WH Pushes Back
[image: dems-call-trump-s-yovanovitch-tweets-intimidation-wh-pushes-back] The White House dismissed accusations that President Trump’s criticism of former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch constituted “witness intimidation.”
Climate Central – 150 Million People To Drown
Climate Central says all of the region around Bangkok is going to drown by the year 2050, wiping out the homes of 150 million people. And they are having a seminar next week to release their findings. Then they go … Continue reading →
Robert Kennedy Jr. Arrested While Protesting With Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda continued her crusade in Washington, D.C. on Friday, leading a protest over climate change at the U.S. Capitol, marking the actress’ sixth “Fire Drill Friday.” This time, she was joined by Abigail Disney, June Diane Raphael, Marg Helgenberger, and Robert Kennedy Jr. for a sit-in. RELATED STORY: Geoengineering Watch Global Alert News, November […] The post Robert Kennedy Jr. Arrested While Protesting With Jane Fonda appeared first on Health Nut News.
M4 Carbine: This Rifle Is So Good That The U.S. Army Can't Lose a Shootout
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The M4 is getting an upgrade. *Key point: *No rifle is ideal, but the M4 is very good. The U.S. Army is an armed force with a truly global reach. At any given time, America’s premier land power operates on several different continents simultaneously, from hot, dry deserts to humid jungles and sprawling cities. Its infantrymen carry a weapon whose lineage dates back to Vietnam but which has been constantly improved to become the weapon it is today. Rugged, simple and accurate, the M4 carbine is the standard infantry weapon of not just the Army but all... more »
Bongino – Interview One. Trump.
Bongino interviews President Of The United States Trump. Continue reading →
Jim Jordan and Elise Stefanik Lead a Republican Press Conference….
Representatives Jim Jordan (OH) and Elise Stefanik (NY) delivered some of the most powerful congressional questioning today during day-two of the House impeachment hearings. At the conclusion of the hearing the two leaders were joined by Republican members for a … Continue reading →
Queensland burns while Minister is drying out?
by Robert J Lee While Queensland burns, the Labor Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Comrade Craig Crawford is nowhere to be seen. What has happened to the Minister? The Premier, Comrade Annastacia Palaszczuk has been standing in for the Minister at media conferences issuing dire warnings for landowners to desert their properties, leaving homes […]
Last Survivor of The Hindenburg Disaster Dies at Age 90
The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, Werner Gustav Doehner, has died at age 90.
Measure Introduced in Ohio Would Ban Abortion Outright
A group of conservative lawmakers in Ohio has introduced a bill to outlaw abortion outright except to save the pregnant woman’s life.
Winds Getting Stronger, As They Slow Down. (Or Something Like That)
By Paul Homewood According to Matt McGrath’s go to boy, Piers Forster, winds are getting stronger because of climate change: "Most droughts are found to be in part caused by climate change," said Prof Piers Forster. "Stronger winds, again associated with more energy in the climate system, add to the fire risk and make […]
MiSight Contact Lens That Slows Nearsightedness In Kids Gets FDA Approval
Myopia (nearsightedness) is the most frequent cause of correctable visual impairment worldwide. It occurs when the eye grows too long from front to back (axial length). Instead of focusing images on the retina, images are focused at a point in front of the retina. As a result, people with myopia have good near vision, but poor distance vision that can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. Now kids 8-12 have a new option that has been show to slow the progression of myopia at the initiation of treatment. read more
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 15, 2019
*Laurence Blair and Dan Collyns, The Guardian:* *Evo Morales: indigenous leader who changed Bolivia but stayed too long * The son of llama herders was a coca farmer before transforming his country during 14 years in office but his personalised rule was a fatal weakness The meteoric political journey of Evo Morales came to an end – for now, at least – right where it started: in a steamy jungle region of central Bolivia. It was in El Chapare that Morales cut his teeth in the 1980s, helping organise his fellow coca farmers against US-backed efforts to eradicate the raw ingredient of... more »
Enjoying the Uline Catalog
Found a tidbit in the back of the Uline catalog (uline.com) comparing Texas and California--Uline has branches in both. So Liz Uihlein does a little comparison: "Californians pay the highest income tax in the country, 13.3%; Texas does not have state income tax. In California homeownership is at the lowest level since the 1940s. California public schools system ranks 36th out of 51, Texas ranks 41st. Both states need to do better. [ I'm so old I remember when the California school system was the envy of the nation in the 1960s, although it was in decline, then came Proposition... more »
Major cannabis firm MedMen slashes more than 190 jobs, unloads assets to bolster bottom line
MedMen, a Los Angeles-based multistate marijuana operator, announced it is laying off more than 190 employees to shore up its bottom line, joining a growing list of cannabis companies shedding workers amid falling MJ stock prices and a dearth of outside funding. The cash-strapped, vertically integrated company also disclosed plans to scale back its store […] Major cannabis firm MedMen slashes more than 190 jobs, unloads assets to bolster bottom line is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
World News Briefs -- November 15, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*CNBC: **Dow jumps more than 200 points to 28,000, posts 4-week winning streak* The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to record levels on Friday, reaching 28,000 for the first time ever, after White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said China and the U.S. were getting close to reaching a trade deal. The 30-stock average closed 222.93 points higher, or 0.7% at 28,004.89. It took the Dow just over four months to go from 27,000 for the first time to 28,000. Apple is the best-performing stock in the Dow since July 11, when the index first reached 27,000. In that time, Apple sh... more »
"She’s going to go through some things.”
Well, Day Two of the rolling shit show hurtling toward the cliff is now over so let's get down to business, shall we? The biggest development of today's hearing was an hour into Marie Yovanovitch's testimony when Intel Committee Chairman Adam Schiff stopped the proceedings and read Trump's attack on her in real time. The "president", clearly watching her testimony, couldn't restrain himself any longer and shot out a couple of tweets denigrating her service to the point of blaming her for the other flaming shit show that was Somalia. Fact: Yovanovitch's service in Somalia w... more »
Cold snap of historic proportions
Yes, all three of those words – ‘cold snap’ and ‘historic’ – appeared in the same headline in the Washington Post. The most severe early November cold snap (there’s that term again) in more than a century has plowed cross much of the eastern third of the nation, with record low temperatures set in the ... Read moreCold snap of historic proportions The post Cold snap of historic proportions appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record Veterans Day snowfall and record cold from NY to Wisconsin
A month’s worth of snow in many cities in just one day. ___________ From multiple pileups that closed roads in Ohio, to hundreds of flight cancellations at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, Veterans Day 2019 will go down as the snowiest in history for several cities, says senior meteorologist Nick Austin. Major metropolitan areas like Chicago ... Read moreRecord Veterans Day snowfall and record cold from NY to Wisconsin The post Record Veterans Day snowfall and record cold from NY to Wisconsin appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Is America's World War II Sherman Tank The Best Or Worst Tank They Had?
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Europe* Maybe both. *Key point: *The tank was good in 1942, adequate in 1943 and totally outclassed by 1944. American tanks in World War II were generally inferior to their German counterparts. German tanks boasted better armor protection and more firepower. But armor and lethality don’t tell the whole story. The same American tanks were superior to their rivals in other important ways. The M-4 Sherman, in particular, helped the U.S. Army win the war—even though, in battle, German tanks destroyed them en masse. The Sherman’s inadequacies were products... more »
Trump’s Tweet Attack on Yovanovitch Only Wounded Himself
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Marie Yovanovitch is a repository of conventional establishment thinking on Ukraine, but Trump’s ill-advised twitter attack redounded to her benefit. It is becoming increasingly clear that Donald Trump is not always his own best advocate. A case in point came today during the testimony of former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch when Trump decided to live-tweet criticism of her. “Everywhere Marie Yovanovitch went turned bad. She started off in Somalia, how did that go? Then fast forward to Ukraine, where the new Ukrai... more »
Japan Wants Missile Defenses to Protect the 2020 Olympics (From North Korea)
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] But is there a real threat? When the next Summer Olympics are held in July 2020 in Tokyo, expect to see more than the world’s greatest athletes. There will also be missiles standing guard. Japan’s Defense Ministry is considering whether to deploy U.S-made Patriot missile defense interceptors to protect the games. “To ensure the security of Tokyo, where the Summer Games will open on July 24, the ministry wants to equip the 1st Air Defense Missile Group with PAC-3 MSE interceptors to defend against possible threats such as ballistic... more »
World Energy Policies A Minefield
Originally posted on Science Matters: That is the conclusion reached by seasoned energy analyst Gail Tverberg after asking the question: Do the World’s Energy Policies Make Sense? The article title is a link to her post at her blog Our Finite World. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The world today has a myriad of…
Rapid NH Snow Cover Oct. 2019
Originally posted on Science Matters: The image is an animation of IMS Snow and Ice charts for NH, starting October 1 to November 12, 2019 in weekly increments. Note how the white area was sparce to begin and then grew from a weekly area of 9M km2 to 23.5M km2 through the month of October.…
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 317 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
"Pavlov’s Dogs Drool Again"
*"Pavlov’s Dogs Drool Again"* by Brian Maher "Like Mr. Pavlov’s famously conditioned canines, the stock market caught the latest trade news… and the drool came flowing. All three major indexes were up and away from the opening whistle today. But why? The president’s senior economics man - Larry Kudlow - held out the choice morsel last evening... “We’re getting close,” he declared, adding: “The mood music is pretty good, and that has not always been so in these things.” That “mood music” primed the salivary glands for action. But we might remind the gentleman that the mood music was... more »
Although DoC said it’s ‘UNLIKELY’ the deaths of 600+ rats found at a Westport beach were caused by 1080, independent lab testing confirms they “ALMOST CERTAINLY” were (See timeline)
TIMELINE : DoC’s ‘RATGATE’ AT NORTH BEACH, WESTPORT – INDEPENDENT LAB TEST RESULTS TODAY CONFIRM DEATHS “ALMOST CERTAINLY” 1080 POISON by Carol Sawyer 1 – 3 November, 2019 – The Dept of Conservation aerially drops 104 tonnes of 1080 poison baits into the Maruia River catchment, to kill rats. This catchment feeds into the Buller … Continue reading Although DoC said it’s ‘UNLIKELY’ the deaths of 600+ rats found at a Westport beach were caused by 1080, independent lab testing confirms they “ALMOST CERTAINLY” were (See timeline) →
World Energy Policies A Minefield
That is the conclusion reached by seasoned energy analyst Gail Tverberg after asking the question: Do the World’s Energy Policies Make Sense? The article title is a link to her post at her blog Our Finite World. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The world today has a myriad of energy policies. One of them […]
The Far Left and the 2019 General Election
Long-time readers know there is only one thing at stake in this election. And that is the performance of sundry far left organisations who decide to wade into the electoral arena. And here they all are in their dubious glory - seven organisations fielding a grand total of 16 candidates. *That's four fewer then 2017's meagre showing*. Apparently, the Alliance for Green Socialism and the Communist League are each standing an additional candidate, but damned if I can find them. No prizes for anyone who tracks down the missing constituencies. Anyway, here you go: fill your boots. *Alli... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 15, 2019
*DW:** South Korea must pay more for US troop presence: Esper* US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has told the "wealthy country" it can afford to pay more for the stationing of US troops. Washington's 28,500-strong military presence costs Seoul under $1 billion a year. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Friday pressed South Korea to pay a bigger share of the cost of having US troops on its soil. Speaking after a high-level defense policy meeting with his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-doo, Esper said the South is a "wealthy country and could and should pay more." Seoul c... more »
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