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These Brits Volunteered to Fight ISIS — Now Their Government Is Harassing Them
[image: these-brits-volunteered-to-fight-isis-now-their-government-is-harassing-them] They risked blood and treasure fighting the world’s most brutal terrorist group. But now the British volunteers, who battled the Islamic State in Syria, say they’re being treated as terrorists in a “hypocritical” harassment campaign — by their own government.
Harvard Youth Poll Finds: Only One-third of Young Republicans Comfortable Sharing Political Views
[image: harvard-youth-poll-finds-only-one-third-of-young-republicans-comfortable-sharing-political-views] The latest Harvard Youth poll found, “Young Republicans are far less comfortable sharing their political views with professors than Democrats and Independents.”
Evening Impeachment Session – Laura Cooper and David Hale Testify – 6:00pm Livestream…
After careful use of breaks to extend testimony; provide mid-morning and mid-day press statements by impeachment Chairman Adam Schiff; and maximize the manipulation of Ambassador Sondland’s testimony, the impeachment committee gavels back into session late in the day to continue … Continue reading →
Climategate’s 10th Anniversary: The Stain Continues
Climategate’s 10th Anniversary: The Stain Continues “I gave up on Judith Curry a while ago. I don’t know what she… The post Climategate’s 10th Anniversary: The Stain Continues appeared first on IER.
On the Liberal Democrat Manifesto
Can we have a word about the title of this document? *Jo Swinson's Plan for the Future*? As we've noted recently, cloying desperation is a structural characteristic of the Liberal Democrats. Snakery and opportunism are but two of the piss diamond's many faces, and so they have decided to copy the strategy of ... Theresa May circa 2017. You might remember the Tories went for broke with a plan where the spotlight was on the imperial majesty of the then poll vaulting Prime Minister, and the rest of her toxic party were dubbed Theresa May's "team". It worked after a fashion because the ... more »
President Putin: Russia Has Always Had ‘Great Respect’ For The US
Kremlin.ru *CNBC:* *Russia has always had ‘great respect’ for the US, Putin says* * Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country has always had “great respect” for the U.S. and hopes it will not be accused of meddling in the 2020 U.S. election. * Speaking to an audience at the Russia Calling investment forum in Moscow on Wednesday, Putin said he believed Russia had “many common interests with the United States.” Russian President Vladimir Putin said that his country has always had “great respect” for the U.S. and hopes it will not be accused of meddling in the 2020 U.S.... more »
Hepatitis A outbreak hits 3 states; implicated blackberries sent to 8 others
It’s too late for people who ate fresh blackberries from Fresh Thyme Farmers Market grocery stores in September to take post-exposure vaccines, but it’s not to late for them to become ill from the hepatitis A virus that is believed to have contaminated the berries. “People who purchased the fresh blackberries and then froze those... Continue Reading
New E. coli outbreak linked to romaine; patients spread across country
Even though state officials have found E. coli in romaine lettuce in an unopened package of Ready Pac salad, the federal CDC says their investigation has not determined the source of an eight-state outbreak. If it is the romaine, it will be the fifth outbreak linked to that specific leafy green since 2017. The current... Continue Reading
Sri Lanka's President Appoints His Brother As Prime Minister
Sri Lanka's new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa (R) has named his older brother and former president Mahinda (L) as prime minister - pictured here in 2019 *Al Jazeera:* *Sri Lanka's new president picks brother Mahinda Rajapaksa as PM* *Mahinda, a two-term president himself, likely to be sworn in on Thursday following Ranil Wickremesinghe's resignation.* Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has named his brother, Mahinda, as prime minister, cementing the grip on power of a clan credited with crushing the Tamil Tigers 10 years ago. Mahinda, a two-term president himsel... more »
Pakistan allegedly blocks US military plane from entering its airspace
Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority reportedly thwarted an attempt by a US military plane to enter its airspace on Wednesday. The authority claimed that the US jet had tried to enter into Pakistani airspace from the Karachi region without having the relevant clearances and codes. According to reports, the US plane was coming from Muscat and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Did a UC Berkeley Instructor Say Rural Americans Are ‘Bad People’?
Jackson Kernion, a doctoral student in philosophy, became the focus of online outrage after he posted a series of tweets in November 2019.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 11/20/19"
Updated frequently as available. ◆ AM 11/20/19: Gregory Mannerino, "Wake Up NOW! Because NOTHING Is What It Seems To Be" - 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/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 2019-11-20 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (currently at 147.... more »
Another Israeli Election?
*Reuters:* *Third Israeli election looms after Netanyahu and challenger fail to form government* JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel moved closer toward holding a third election in less than a year on Wednesday, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challenger failed to form a government. Benny Gantz’s announcement that he would not meet a midnight deadline following Netanyahu’s own failure to put together a coalition in October deepened political deadlock at a time of mounting security and economic concerns. There now begins a 21-day period in which Israeli lawmakers can nomi... more »
Environmentalists say logging companies are rushing clearcuts near Lake Deception before new forest regulations come into effect
Environmental groups are pushing back against three proposed cuts in a rural area near Lake Deception north of Shelburne. The cuts are on Crown land allocated to 13 companies in the Westfor group, which includes Northern Pulp, Louisiana Pacific, Ledwidge Lumber, and Harry Freeman & Sons. These “variable retention” cuts (a forest industry euphemism for […]
Ukraine – Return Of The Jedi
Ukraine first out the gate with Indictments of Burisma Continue reading →
Report: Ontario to allow private sector wholesale of cannabis
Ontario’s government plans to loosen its grip on adult-use cannabis distribution and allow private-sector participation. Currently, recreational marijuana wholesaling in the province is under the sole domain of the government-owned Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). According to an email obtained by the Financial Post, “The OCS is moving ahead with expanding its privately-operated third-party centralized distribution […] Report: Ontario to allow private sector wholesale of cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Russian President Putin: Shale Oil Technologies Are ‘Barbaric’
© Sputnik / Vladimir Astapkovich; inset © REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian *CNBC:* *Russia’s Putin says shale oil technologies are ‘barbaric’* * Output increases in the Permian Basin of Texas, as well as other major formations, have helped the U.S. become the world’s largest producer of oil. * Earlier this week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in a monthly forecast that U.S. crude oil output from seven shale formations was projected to rise to a record high of 9.13 million barrels per day in December. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized nations li... more »
Summit Puts Qatar’s Education Efforts in Global Spotlight
While the United States is largely considered an international leader in higher education, when it comes to access, diversity and affordability, college officials in the U.S. may want to take a closer look at the kinds of bold education reforms that Qatar, a country of nearly 2.7 million people has started to implement.
Policy Brief Recommends Changes to Federal Aid Requirements
More than one million students default on loans each year with student loan debt reaching $1.5 trillion, according to a policy brief released by Higher Learning Advocates.
Joe Biden Becomes Unwitting Grandparent Again – DNA Paternity Test Confirms Hunter Biden Father to Arkansas Baby “Roberts”….
After trying to deny he had a relationship with a woman in Arkansas, and after a DNA test proves paternity, lawyers for Hunter Biden will no longer fight Arkansas lawsuit. Hunter Biden is the father, and presidential candidate Joe Biden … Continue reading →
In 1962, India and China Went to War (And China Won)
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: Reuters] India hasn't forgotten. *Key point:* The Chinese-Indian War still has implications for how each country views the other today. In 1962, the world’s two most populous countries went to war against one another in a pair of remote, mountainous border regions. In less than a month, China dealt India a devastating defeat, driving Indian forces back on all fronts. Along with breaking hopes of political solidarity in the developing world, the war helped structure the politics of East and Southeast Asia for generations. Even today, as Ind... more »
Iran's Cyber War Adds Dangerous New Element to Its Civil Unrest
*Matthew Petti* *Politics, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Relatively few images have slipped through the government’s electronic filters, which appears to be blocking any communication between Iran and the outside world, while allowing internal traffic to continue. Iranian protesters and factions within the government are fighting two parallel battles: one for control of the streets and another for domination over cyberspace. A near-total Internet blockade has drawn a dark curtain over Iran as demonstrators clash with police over massive gas price hikes. But what little informat... more »
SMA Debate: Why Shouldn’t South Korea Pay More for its Defense?
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Or even defend itself? The Cold War is over. South Korea has raced far ahead of the North. Pyongyang cannot expect military support from China or Russia. The United States government is essentially bankrupt. Why shouldn’t South Korea pay more for its defense—or even defend itself? President Donald Trump has reasonably raised the issue with his request for a major increase in contributions from Seoul to underwrite America’s troop presence. After all, South Korea “is a wealthy country and could and should pay more to help offset the ... more »
The Royal Navy Can't Stop Russia's Hypersonic 3M22 Zircon Missile
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/BRITAIN-WARSHIP--RC17C21A6F10.html] Trouble. *Key Point: *Hypersonic missiles are super fast and hard for any carrier to defend against. 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 h... more »
Iran's Internet Shut-Down Is Now In Its Fourth Day
"Unlike previous efforts at censorship and bandwidth throttling, the internet of Iran is presently experiencing a multi-day wholesale disconnection for much of its population – arguably the largest such event ever for Iran." says @DougMadory https://t.co/8HE5oClY96 — InternetIntelligence (@InternetIntel) November 18, 2019 *BBC:* *Iran's internet blackout reaches four-day mark* A country of 80 million people - and practically no way to get online. Iran's internet shutdown has lasted for four days now, sparking international concern. Following protests over a sharp increase in fuel... more »
'You're Here to be Smeared Today."
“*I don’t know him very well, I have not spoken to him much. This is not a man I know well. Seems like a nice guy, though. But I don’t know him well. He was with other candidates. He actually supported other candidates, not me. Came in late.*" - Donnie Dumbo today during Gordon Sondland's testimony. There's an old saying in politics- "If your opponent is falling, don't get in their way." That's a lesson that appears to have been well-learned by Chairman Adam Schiff who day after day of these impeachment proceedings stoically displays the superhuman ability to restrain hims... more »
Six-Minute Video Shows How Lab Technicians Isolate “Meat-Like Compounds” to Create the GMO Impossible Burger
The Impossible Burger has taken popular food culture in the United States by storm, becoming the best-selling item at several popular grocery stores despite its high price point of about $9 per 12 ounces, which is nearly triple the price of ground beef in some areas according to Business Insider. It’s become so popular that some stores have imposed a purchase limit of 10 burgers per customer. But the company is starting to experience a backlash following its initial success. Recently, lab tests from the Moms Across American non-profit found high levels of the weedkiller glyphosat... more »
Was U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland Intimidated To Give The Testimony That He Gave Today?
Around 80 people are lined up in front of the Sentinel hotel in downtown Portland to protest Gordon Sondland. #LiveOnK2 pic.twitter.com/iQ5KvuQncJ — Corry Young (@photocorry) November 20, 2019 *Daily Beast:* *People Are Absolutely Savaging Gordon Sondland’s Hotels on Yelp* Establishments owned by Provenance Hotels are getting spammed with bad reviews as the man who once owned them gets embroiled in impeachment drama. Gordon Sondland keeps getting bad reviews. The U.S. ambassador to the European Union has been caught in the crosshairs of Democrats investigating President Trump’s a... more »
Pride In The Military Isn't Something You Read About Frequently Here
My grandfather came from Russia to America when he was 14. Most of his family were denied entry and wound up in Brazil. Far more of my grandfather's relatives are in Recife, Natal and Salvador than in the U.S. They are doctors, lawyers, businessmen, teachers, an artist and so on. They speak Portuguese and when I've met them I had to communicate with Spanish. That didn't lend itself to developing anything real. When I watched the testimony of Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman at the impeachment hearing yesterday, I couldn't help but feel some kind of bond. Both our families were Russ... more »
Trump Directed Ukraine Quid Pro Quo, Key Witness Says
Ambassador Gordon Sondland declared to impeachment investigators that President Donald Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani explicitly sought a “quid pro quo” with Ukraine, leveraging an Oval Office visit for political investigations of Democrats.
Impeachment Hearings Takeaways: ‘Everyone Was in the Loop’
Gordon Sondland, President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the European Union, was the most anticipated witness in the House impeachment inquiry and his testimony Wednesday showed why.
Impeachment Update: Today's Sondland Bombshells Are Just the Fever Dreams of a Self Important Rich Guy
[image: CSPAN.org Screengrab] If you read or watched the media today, you will find words to the effect, President Trump's Best Friend, Gordon Sondland, Testifies there was a Quid Pro Quo about the White House meeting with Ukraine. This is the bombshell, that an Ambassador who got his post in the traditional way, by contributing millions of dollars says a meeting at the White House depended on Ukrainian investigations of Burisma and 2016. First of all, really? You are considering impeaching the President because of a meeting at the White House? Here are the clips knocking out all of... more »
Ukraine Indicts Burisma Owner Zlochevsky Over Claims That Hunter Biden And His Partners Received $16.5 Million
Burisma owner Mykola Zlochevsky with Hunter Biden *Zero Hedge*: *Ukrainian Indictment Claims $7.4 Billion Obama-Linked Laundering, Puts Biden Group Take At $16.5 Million* An indictment drawn up by Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor General against Burisma owner Nikolai Zlochevsky claims that Hunter Biden and his partners received $16.5 million for their 'services' - according to Ukrainian MP Alexander Dubinsky of the ruling Servant of the People Party. Dubinsky made the claim in a Wednesday press conference, citing materials from an investigation into Zlochevsky and Burisma. "Zloc... more »
Musical Interlude: David Arkenstone, “Magic Forest”
David Arkenstone, “Magic Forest”
Refuse to count the children well!
*WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019The Lincoln Bedroom returns:* By the time of the days of impeachment, upper-end American journalists had agreed on one basic idea. Statistics were boring and hard, they said. *Except* when statistics could be embellished to drive home some preferred point. By common agreement, journalists refused to cite data at all unless the data had been "enhanced." As one example, consider the photo report in today's (hard-copy) New York Times about that city's very large number of homeless school-age kids. In print editions, the report fills the first four pages ... more »
Bats In The Belfry May Be Needed For Conservation
During mating season in the summer, little brown bat (*Myotis lucifugus*) females huddle their small, furry bodies together to save thermal energy. These "maternity colonies" are important but with population losses across North America, summer access to an attic or other permanent sheltered structure, as opposed to just trees or rock crevices, could be a huge benefit. In a new *Ecosphere* paper, researchers investigate and describe the conservation importance of buildings relative to natural, alternative roosts for little brown bats in Yellowstone National Park. read more
Teens Report Being "So Bored" More Than Ever
In a story that feels like it could have come from Babylon Bee or The Onion, psychologists used surveys of teens to declare with somber seriousness that teens are more bored than ever - and adolescent girls are most bored. And that could lead to drug abuse. They looked at responses from the Monitoring the Future in-school survey to statements like "I am often bored." Youth self-chose how bored they were on a five-point scale starting in 2008. read more
World News Briefs -- November 20, 2019
*Reuters:* *Israel launches air strikes in Syria; Damascus says two killed* Israel said its aircraft struck dozens of Iranian and Syrian military targets in Syria on Wednesday in retaliation for rockets fired towards Israel a day earlier. Syrian state media reported two civilians were killed and several others injured in the attacks, but said Syria’s air defenses destroyed most of the missiles fired by Israeli jets over Damascus, the capital, before they reached their targets. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* Israel says it has *carried out "wide-scale" strikes on Iranian target... more »
Why hearsay isn't a problem for Congress in impeachment hearings
James Steiner-Dillon, Assistant Professor of Law, University of Dayton at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
Both political parties are trying to draw analogies between the impeachment process and a criminal trial – for political reasons, not legal ones.
Live: All Democratic candidates agree 'most corrupt' president Trump should be impeached
The candidates vying to replace Donald Trump as US president agree he should be impeached as they battle each other for attention on a crowded debate stage. Follow live.
Properties lost as SA bushfire burns out of control
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A bushfire burning out of control in South Australia's Lower Yorke Peninsula is downgraded to a 'watch and act' message but the Country Fire Service says conditions are continually changing.
'He knows where we are': Thousands at risk of violence stuck on public housing wait list
Sarah lives in constant fear now her violent ex-partner knows where she and her young children are living. New figures obtained by the ABC show she's one of almost 2,200 people at risk of domestic violence in Queensland who are waiting for public housing.
No toilet paper, soiled bed linen, starving residents: A struggling aged care worker speaks out
After over 30 years working in aged care, Marta has amassed a number of horror stories. She wants to treat people with dignity and respect — but providing even basic care can be a challenge in a system she says is only getting worse.
Bushfire smoke can get into hail and even go from vine to wine
If you've popped a piece of hail into your drink during recent storms, it's likely you've noticed a unique flavour.
Why does the 'no hat, no play' message stop at high school?
It is the message drummed into primary school students across Australia. But by the time they reach high school, the sun smart message seems to disappear — along with the hats.
Why NBA legends are pouring millions into the NBL
Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph is just one of many high-profile American sports stars to invest in Australian basketball teams, and it is paying off for everyone.
When you apply for a job and they ask for your blood
Australian employers are collecting increasingly detailed and intimate data about workers. But privacy protections are "complex" and "patchwork", experts say.
Is Australia putting all its economic eggs in the China basket?
For a country accustomed to the thrills and spills of booms and busts, to be muddling along with neither boom nor bust feels weird and more than a bit depressing. But the rise and rise of China could lift us out of our economic funk.
Playing games and calling parents: mobile phone trends among Aussie children
Phones are more technologically advanced then ever before and so it seems are Australian kids, with half of all children aged between 6 and 13 having access to a device.
Experts sound warning about 3D-printed body parts like Izabella's 'special hand'
When three-year-old Izabella Carlson was able to ride a bike for the first time with the help of her "special hand", it was an emotional moment for her family. But health experts say the use of prosthetic-like devices made by "hobbyists" carry the risk of injury and illness.
'We are not ready to go': Meet the Victorian timber workers who don't want to leave
Timber workers say they are worried about the impact the planned shutdown of Victoria's native logging industry will have on regional communities and the state's ability to fight bushfires.
This Sydney street stays cooler than others during a heatwave — here's why
Last summer was Australia's hottest on record but there is one solution that could keep our streets cooler for longer, with a difference of as much as 10 degrees Celsius recorded in some places.
Prince Andrew withdraws from public duties 'for the foreseeable future'
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Prince Andrew announces he will withdraw from public duties "for the foreseeable future" after his disastrous interview about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A 'TripAdvisor' for hospitals would help end the secret society of surgeons
Just In - 8 hours ago
When you book a flight, it's easy to find websites that compare prices and customer experience. It's time we had an equivalent for healthcare in Australia, says Stephen Duckett.
'I want nothing': Trump's notes reveal his defence after witness implicates him in Ukraine 'quid pro quo'
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The US ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, tells an impeachment hearing that he was following the orders of President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani in seeking a "quid pro quo" from Ukraine.
"A Deep Look to the Heavens"
"These are galaxies of the Hercules Cluster, an archipelago of island universes a mere 500 million light-years away. Also known as Abell 2151, this cluster is loaded with gas and dust rich, star-forming spiral galaxies but has relatively few elliptical galaxies, which lack gas and dust and the associated newborn stars. The colors in this remarkably deep composite image clearly show the star forming galaxies with a blue tint and galaxies with older stellar populations with a yellowish cast. *Click image for larger size.* The sharp picture spans about 3/4 degree across the cluster cent... more »
FENBENDAZOLE / MEBENDEZOLE HAVE BEEN CLINICALLY PROVEN TO HELP WITH LUNG & BREAST CANCER
Fenbendazole / Mebendazole / Benzimidazole are all different names for a fungicide drug that is more commonly associated with treating worms in animals, they already clinically approved and have been experimentally tested for conditions other... The post FENBENDAZOLE / MEBENDEZOLE HAVE BEEN CLINICALLY PROVEN TO HELP WITH LUNG & BREAST CANCER appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Gordon Sondland Accuses the President of Bribery
Source: Flickr/Official White House Photo/Shealah Craighead Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution makes the president subject to impeachment and removal for “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” Normally, we debate impeachment in terms of the last phrase—the mysterious catch-all, “high Crimes and Misdemeanors.” But today, Amb. Gordon Sondland, testifying before the House in the ongoing impeachment inquiry, offered a crystal clear account of how President Trump engaged in bribery. The meaning of the term “bribery” in the impeachment clauses is not coextens... more »
David Osborne Tells The Big Charter Lie
Somewhere on the other side of the Wall Street Journal paywall, David Osborne is bloviating about why charters are swell and Democratic candidates should stop telling "big lies" about them. The WSJ undoubtedly considers this a real stroke of some kind because Osborne is nominally a Democrat, the kind Arne Duncan hugging, Al Gore assisting Democrat who loves him some charters just as deeply as any conservative. I didn't read then piece, because I'll be damned if I'll give that Fox-in-a-fancy-tux news outlet any of my money, but I've been watching the conversation about it all morning... more »
Buttigieg’s Rise in Polls Changes Democrat Race for President
[image: buttigieg-s-rise-in-polls-changes-democrat-race-for-president] The unexpected surge in the polls for South Bend mayor Pete Buttigieg says a lot about the weakness of the Democratic field for president.
Will This DESTROY the Country of Chile?
[image: dr-carlos-casanova-will-this-destroythe-country-of-chile] VIDEO - On the brink of anarchy, Chile’s National Congress caves in to the demands of the protesters and the Partido Comunista de Chile (Communist Party of Chile) by agreeing to hold a referendum on whether to have a constituent assembly – a constitutional convention to draft a new Chilean constitution and establish a new government. Dr. Carlos Casanova, professor of philosophy of law at the Universidad Santo Tomás in Santiago, Chile, joins The New American’s Christian Gomez to discuss the latest news and the likely c... more »
Chet Raymo, “Take My Arm”
*“Take My Arm”* by Chet Raymo “I'm sure I have referenced here before the poems of Grace Schulman, she who inhabits that sweet melancholy place between "the necessity and impossibility of belief." Between, too, the necessity and impossibility of love. Belief and love. They have so much in common, yet are as distinct as self and other. How strange that two people can hitch their lives together, on a whim, say, or wild intuition, knowing little if nothing about the other's hiddenness, about things that even the other does not fully understand and couldn’t articulate even if he did. ... more »
"I invited a scientist in to explain the risk of climate change to our company ... "
Can't say I was ever much of a fan of the 'Dilbert' cartoons. But these are amusing .... * * * * * [Hat tip Fred Weiss and Louise LaMontagne] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
BREAKING: BBC: Prince Andrew Scaling Back on Royal Duties
The BBC just announce that Prince Andrew is stepping back from royal duties for “foreseeable future” following Epstein scandal. This is a breaking story. We will update you as we learn more. The following is our story following his interview with BBC Newsnight. The Duke of York has said he “let the side down” by […] The post BREAKING: BBC: Prince Andrew Scaling Back on Royal Duties appeared first on Health Nut News.
Check Out The World's Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * What would you choose? *Key point: *Semi-auto shotguns don’t kick as hard. Semi-auto shotguns are the upgraded version of the pump-action shotguns we all know and love. They are prized for their quick firepower and reduction in recoil. They feel great to shoot. Emptying out a few cartridges in quick succession is a great way to unwind after a long day. Semi-autos aren’t necessarily as reliable as pump-action shotguns, however, their main advantage is reduced recoil and a very fast rate of fire. If you’re not a big person, a semi-auto shotgun is al... more »
Stealth Battle: Could China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Beat Russia's Su-57?
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Asia* We look into these countries' newest stealth jets. *Key point: *Whereas Chinese defense commentary has been largely complimentary of the Su-57, their Russian counterparts have been much more tepid about the J-20. As the Su-57 enters serial production in *much larger quantities* than previously expected, Moscow is making a concerted effort to pitch the fifth-generation fighter to major arms importers including Turkey, India, and China. Over the past several years, Chinese defense media has been particularly keen on following the Su-57’s devel... more »
Three foreign lands of Scott Alexander
New Hungarian boson resurrected: today, a Science Alert press release, RT, and others promote the claimed discovery by Krasznahorkay et al. of a new nucleus in which a new boson X17 (the magyaron) of mass 16.7-16.8 MeV seems to be the intermediate state. See a 2016 blog post about the previous beryllium-8 nucleus showing X17 and the new October 2019 preprint with 7-sigma helium-4 evidence. BTW Krasznahorkay is the Hungarian spelling of an adjective derived from the Slovak name Krásna Hôrka [Beautiful Little Hill], a Slovak castle near the modern Hungarian border (the non-modern Hung... more »
“Man Who Robbed Bank To Get Away From Wife Sentenced To Home Confinement”
*“Man Who Robbed Bank To Get Away From* * Wife Sentenced To Home Confinement”* by Refreshing News "A Kansas man who robbed a bank in September, 2017 told police that he was hoping to get caught so he would get prison time to escape his wife, was sentenced Tuesday to six months of home confinement after pleading guilty, The Kansas City Star reported. Lawrence John Ripple took the guilty plea in January. He told the judge on Tuesday that he had heart surgery that left him depressed when he committed the bank robbery, the paper reported. His public defender told the court that Ripple h... more »
Impeachment Circus - A Distraction From Iran War Plans?
The central impeachment mantra seems to be "Russian aggression." Look how many times the witnesses mention this as their central motivation to countermand the directions of their boss, the commander in chief. But meanwhile, war plans for Iran continue with the support of both parties. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Is the Middle East Beginning a Self-Correction?
[image: undefined] “Two years, three years, five years’ maximum from now, you will not recognize the same Middle East”, says the former Egyptian FM, Arab League Secretary General and Presidential Candidate, Amr Moussa, in an interview with Al-Monitor. Mousa made some unexpected points, beyond warning of major change ahead (“the thing now is that the simple Arab man follows everything” – all the events). And in reference to the protests in Iraq, Moussa says that Iraq is in “a preparatory stage for them to choose their way as Iraqis — emphasizing that “the discord between Sunni and S... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 20, 2019
*SCMP/Reuters:* *Nato set to keep close eye on China’s growing military might* * Foreign ministers to meet in London to discuss plans to monitor the build-up of Beijing’s armed forces as the bloc tries to show that it is rising to today’s challenges. Nato foreign ministers are set on Wednesday to make space a domain of warfare and agree to closely monitor China’s growing military might in decisions that many allies say show the alliance is not dying, as France has suggested. Envoys hope that two major policies – on space as a new frontier in defence and on China – will show that... more »
Royal Scandal: Prince Andrew to Step Back from Public Duties
Britain’s Prince Andrew said in a statement that it has become clear to him that his association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has become a “major distraction” to the royal family’s charitable work.
Adam Schiff Pedophile Hoax: Baseless Claims Circulate About Congressman
False claims about U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff got exaggerated into even more outrageously inaccurate claims.
Children have been rescued by ICE
This is sure to upset Leftists who want ICE shut down. Children have been rescued. "Special agents, investigators and analysts from across HSI have dedicated themselves to protecting children and rooting out predators for more than two decades. In FY 19, HSI initiated 4,224 child exploitation cases resulting in 3,771 criminal arrests, and identified or rescued 1,066 victims – an increase of nearly 18% over FY 18 and reflecting HSI’s firm commitment to ending these heinous crimes against children, wherever they occur. Locally, HSI agents in the Seattle AOR arrested hundreds of indi... more »
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "In Blackwater Woods"
* "In Blackwater Woods"* "Look, the trees are turning their own bodies into pillars of light, are giving off the rich fragrance of cinnamon and fulfillment, the long tapers of cattails are bursting and floating away over the blue shoulders of the ponds, and every pond, no matter what its name is, is nameless now. Every year everything I have ever learned in my lifetime leads back to this: the fires and the black river of loss whose other side is salvation, whose meaning none of us will ever know. To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold... more »
"When Life Throws You a Curve Ball: Embracing Unpredictability"
*"When Life Throws You a Curve Ball: Embracing Unpredictability"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When the unexpected happens, you always have your inner core strength which cannot be taken from you. In life, we are always setting goals for ourselves and working to make them happen. This gives us focus and ensures that we use our time and energy efficiently and effectively. It also provides us with a sense of purpose and direction. We know where we are going and what we want to do. But quite often, due to forces outside our control, things do not go as we had planned - the flat tire... more »
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"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." - Douglas Adams
My Five Favorite Novels with Economics Themes
Editor’s Note: As you know, we’re big fans of book lists, like the ones we always read at Five Books. Last month, we’ve posted two of our own so far (here and here), and you can certainly expect more! A ridiculously biased list, in no particular order. There is no faster way to shut […] The post My Five Favorite Novels with Economics Themes appeared first on Econlib.
As Americans Are Distracted By Impeachment, Congress Reauthorizes The Patriot Act
While Americans are being distracted with the House impeachment inquiry, congress quietly passed a bill to reauthorize the Patriot Act.
Military fights snow and flood chaos in Austria
The danger is not over yet. It continues to snow in the south of Austria. and new storms threaten. After days of heavy snowfall and storms, the situation in East Tyrol seemed to calm down. Gradually, one street after another is opened again. In addition, kindergartens and schools are largely reopened, the country said on ... Read moreMilitary fights snow and flood chaos in Austria The post Military fights snow and flood chaos in Austria appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record-breaking snowfall in Anchorage
The weather service warned Saturday of intermittent white-out conditions on the Glenn Highway. Snow levels at the weather service’s office, just south of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, broke the 1958 record of 8.3 inches by a tenth of an inch. Downtown Anchorage had 7 inches, Mountain View measured 7.8 inches and Hillside had ... Read moreRecord-breaking snowfall in Anchorage The post Record-breaking snowfall in Anchorage appeared first on Ice Age Now .
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/20/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Hat tip to alert reader Wukchumni for the capsule summary of OK, Boomer, and to other readers for subsequent down-thread elaborations. That was fun! I think we only got as far as Episode 2, however. Those inspired, see thread… –lambert Trade “Asian Trade Bellwethers Just Reminded Us the Worst Isn’t […]
Science progress and updates
It's science Wednesday! A report offering proof that we remain a vigorous, exploratory, vividly smart and fact-oriented civilization, despite efforts to crush all of that. All right, you knew this was coming… if you subscribed to my Psi channel. Scientists Demonstrate Direct Brain-to-Brain Communication in Humans, through non-invasive sensors. News showing all is not hopeless, if we invest (as historian Toynbee demanded) in our “creative castes” – Better access to hydrogen? Pulsing electric current through a layered molybedenum telluride catalyst has allowed researchers to almost... more »
Pattern Matching Quiz
We went to Estes Park for opening weekend of the golf course in mid-April. The course was closed because of record cold and snow. We were planning on going to Estes Park for Halloween, but record cold and snow caused … Continue reading →
"Two Ways to Keep the Fountain Flowing"
*"Two Ways to Keep the Fountain Flowing"* by David Cain "I’ve been working on an interesting math problem I first pondered as a kid. One day in the early nineties, my dad heard on the radio that there was a new technology coming called “INTER-NET,” and he struggled to describe it to me. One thing he said was, “You could type in ‘Michael Jackson jokes’ and see all the Michael Jackson jokes in the world.” It didn’t occur to me that this INTER-NET wasn’t a physical thing, or that you would have it in your home. I pictured a towering, all-connected computer at the university that peopl... more »
President Trump Delivers Impromptu Remarks Departing the White House – Video and Transcript…
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Earlier today President Trump delivered impromptu remarks to the media as he departed the White House traveling to Austin, Texas. The President Trump is traveling to Austin, Texas to tour the Apple Manufacturing Plant. … Continue reading →
Why the Detroit Literacy Case Matters to Higher Education
Chronically low literacy rates; classrooms without certified teachers; buildings with leaking roofs, vermin, and mold; missing and outdated textbooks—these conditions in public schools have raised fundamental questions about the rights of children. They have strong implications for higher education.
Elliot Charles Named Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Chicago State University
Chicago State University (CSU) announced that Elliot Charles will be the university’s new director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Charles, who has more than 14 years of athletic leadership experience at Clemson University (CU) and Florida A&M University, will succeed Eric Hyman on Dec. 16. “Elliott rose to the top as a candidate in our search for […]
Interim Sheriff Offered to Complete College Degree Within a Year to Meet County Requirement
This month, Cuyahoga County voted in favor of requiring a sheriff to hold either a four-year degree in any field or a two-year degree in criminal justice or law enforcement by 2021, Cleveland.com reported. The current interim Sheriff David Schilling does not meet this requirement. However, Schilling has offered to complete his degree within a […]
House Democrats Condemn Changes to Civil Rights Data Collection
Democrats from the House Education and Labor Committee sent a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to express concerns about new limits on Civil Rights Data Collection. The Department of Education proposed to no longer collect certain data elements, including numbers on students who retake courses, preschool enrollment, students in English language programs categorized […]
DAYS OF IMPEACHMENT: A funny thing happened to American discourse!
*WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019All silly, wherever you looked:* A funny thing happened to the American experiment on its way through the first few decades of the 21st century. In November 2016, in part due to the nation's peculiar electoral system, Donald J. Trump was elected president. He had highly unusual views concerning America's role in the world and, on an alternate track, he often engaged in peculiar conduct and made extremely peculiar statements. Roughly one year into his term, it was decreed that the national press should *not* discuss the possibility that his behavior was... more »
Meet NATO's New Command Whose Job Is to Stop a Russian Attack
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTH-MACEDONIA-NATO--RC1908C403C0.html] A lot of work to do. *Key point:* NATO needs to ensure it can quickly rush forces to the poorly-defended Baltic states. NATO has stood up a new command whose job it is to speed alliance troops and tanks around Europe in order to defend against a Russian invasion. The new Joint Support and Enabling Command, based in Ulm, Germany, achieved initial operating capability on Sept, 17, 2019, NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu announced. The command has its work cut out fo... more »
Why China Should Fear the Marines' New Rocket System
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/mfc/photo/high-mobility-artillery-rocket-system/mfc-himars-masthead-01.jpg.pc-adaptive.full.medium.jpeg] A powerful system. *Key point:* The Marines want even better ways to deter China. The U.S. Marine Corps is testing out yet another way of deploying its far-firing artillery rocket vehicles for quick precision bombardment of enemy forces. In mid-August 2019 as part of a wider amphibious-warfare experiment, the Marines rolled a wheeled High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS... more »
Vice President Pence's Office Is Denying Amb. Sondland's Claims That He Discussed The Bidens, Burisma, Or Aid To Ukraine
Pence chief of staff Marc Short says Sondland isn’t telling the truth: “This alleged discussion recalled by Ambassador Sondland never happened.” pic.twitter.com/dBxXR0r7qM — Philip Wegmann (@PhilipWegmann) November 20, 2019 *WNU Editor*: Amb. Sondland's claim that Vice Presdient Pence was in the loop is here .... *Sondland says Pence knew his concerns on delayed Ukraine aid* (Reuters).
US House panel passes federal cannabis legalization bill in historic vote
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved a sweeping cannabis reform bill by a vote of 24-10, a milestone moment that moves the multibillion-dollar marijuana industry a step closer to federal legalization. If adopted into law, the social justice-focused Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act of 2019 could open up huge business opportunities […] US House panel passes federal cannabis legalization bill in historic vote is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Trudeau Unveils Minority Gov Cabinet Today....and in other news...The "Froggy" Tableau is Finished!
*"Froggy is Finished" Video* Yes, two items of* equal political importance* in the overall scheme of things...Trudeau's new cabinet and my latest wood carving: Froggy in his "Go a Courtin'" painted attire are both being unveiled today. First to Froggy: Here's what I say about this latest wood carving on my Arts and Crafts Special Page: Here's a brief video of the finished* "Froggy"* in his permanent setting with *"Missy Mousie"* with her *"Mousie House" ...*which I made out of raw cottonwood bark and *papier mache.* This carving is a tribute to my own mother, who sang the "Frog... more »
Off Shore Drilling~Clinton Style
WARNING, NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH. A man who is now 26 years old has detailed to FBI investigators allegations of rape when he was 8 years old, by a former president. The crime took place on a yacht and it involved satanic rituals. Curiously, a journalist who tried in vain to get the Feds interested enough to interview the victim earlier, turned up dead in a D.C hotel room of an apparent “seizure.” This is as far as I will go in this horrible story, but you can learn more if you are so inclined by clicking here and scrolling … Continue reading →
Dept. of Justice OIG gives FBI really bad news on audit
We realize daily that things at the FBI have been going from bad to worse over the last ten years or more. The most recent audit from Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz confirms that the FBI was mismanaged and needs an overhaul in another area — Confidential Sources. . . The major citations of issues involved with these bad ratings: The FBI Did Not Comply with the AG Guidelines and Faces Ongoing Challenges in Overseeing Long-Term CHSs. We identified a backlog of long-term CHSs awaiting required validations. We found that the FBI did not comply with the AG Guidelines’ requirements ... more »
Pt. 1: ISIS Went To Syria From It’s Birthplace In Iraq- Rewriting History for Perception Management
The 5 eyes alt media is up to tricks, as usual.What is meant by that statement is the *5 eyes alt media* is* re- presenting* the *5 eyes mainstream media spin*. *And rewriting history* *at the same time as well. * Yes, when the message, the main message is the same in the msm and alt despite their different windowdressing, we should ask ourselves a few questions. *1- Where is the real alternative media?? * *2- Why is known and documented history as it unfolded being reconfigured? * *3- Is a specific empire friendly agenda being created?* *The newest message from the 5 eyes alt ... more »
Heh
Received from friend, fellow author and blogger Cedar Sanderson via e-mail: BTW, the beaver really *was* regarded as fish under Canon Law for a very long time, because it swam like one and had a broad tail. Also, it might be the only food available during Lent. Pragmatism triumphs again! (Oh, yes - and I endorse the sentiment in the last entry. If you can take down a hippo, as far as I'm concerned, you can eat the damned thing whenever and wherever you like!) Peter
Based On U.S. Ambassador Sondland's Testimony U.S. Intel Chairman Adam Schiff Tells Reporters Trump Committed Quid-Pro-Quo, Bribery And Is Withholding Documents
*WNU Editor:* I listened to Ambassador Sondland's testimony, and I found him to be all over the place. I found him to be recounting conflicting versions of events, especially contradicting himself on there being a "quid pro quo" demand to the Ukraine government. Now U.S. Representative Adam Schiff has a different view, and believes Amb. Sondland's testimony has given him his articles of impeachment (see above video), and is convinced that this will lead to the removal of President Trump. Hmmmm .... I am not sure about that. But the media narrative will be to focus on Amb. Sondland... more »
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