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Trump Backs Vaping Age Increase But Backpedals On Flavor Ban
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* [image: From left: White House counselor Kellyanne Conway speaks to Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) and U.S. President Donald Trump, during a listening session on youth vaping and the electronic cigarette epidemic inside the Cabinet Room at the White House] He held a meeting with public health advocates, federal officials, and tobacco executives and Sen. Mitt Romney. President Donald Trump said he’s open to increasing the age for buying e-cigarettes from 18 to 21, but is resisting an outright ban, which he fears could fuel a black market. Trump on F... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/25/2019
Today's Water Cooler:
State Department Document Release Reveals Giuliani-Pompeo Communications, But Also Details Accounts Of Biden-Ukraine Corruption
*Zero Hedge:* *State Department Releases Detailed Accounts Of Biden-Ukraine Corruption * A liberal watchdog group's attempt to nail Rudy Giuliani has backfired in spectacular fashion after their FOIA request resulted in the US State Department releasing detailed accusations of corruption against the Bidens - based on interviews with former Ukrainian officials who were in charge of the investigations. Responding to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit from the group American Oversight, the State Department on Friday night released almost 100 pages of records detailing efforts by... more »
Why China's QTS-11 Rifle Has Several Dangerous Problems
*Robert Beckhusen* *Technology, Asia* [image: By Tyg728 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62471603] What went wrong? *Key point: *Beijing wants new high-tech weapons, but it will take a while to get there. To hear Chinese state media tell it, the soldiers of the People’s Liberation Army will go into battle in the future wearing an array of high-tech gizmos. In their hands will be enormous weapons combining a rifle with a 20-millimeter grenade launcher akin to the old — and cancelled — American OICW. On top of that, they will have heads-up ... more »
Hitler's Nightmare: What if the France Refused to Surrender in 1940?
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_France#/media/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-126-0350-26A,_Paris,_Einmarsch,_Parade_deutscher_Truppen.jpg] Let's test this counterfactual. *Key Point: *A French leadership more resistant to German military attack and occupation would have assisted the Allies and bled the Germans more than they did in real life. France surrendered to the Nazis in 1940 for complex reasons. The proximate cause, of course, was the success of the German invasion, which left metropolitan France at the mercy of Nazi armies. ... more »
'We're really feeling it': Beachside community 'rattled' by father of two's alleged murder
Just In - 11 hours ago
The alleged murder of Reid Ludwig, a 41-year-old father of two, by a 16-year-old boy at a service station south of Hobart has sent ripples through the suburb of Blackman's Bay and beyond.
More planes and firefighters not the answer to NSW's bushfire woes, former RFS chief says
Large fuel loads are to blame for the unprecedented fire season in NSW and climate change is also making it worse, according to the state's first Rural Fire Service chief Phil Koperberg, who says we need to do more than simply throw extra resources at the problem.
Volunteer rural firefighter seeks millions in damages over PTSD
Simon Andrews claims he can no longer work due to chronic post-traumatic stress and the NSW Rural Fire Service failed in its duty of care by continuing to send him out to hundreds of critical incidents.
A $110-a-year power price rise is coming — but only for some of you
Power prices are set to rise for a small number of Victorians, but most consumers will have to wait until January to see if their bills will increase.
Man charged with assaulting pregnant Muslim woman allegedly threatened other women first
Just In - 11 hours ago
New South Wales Police have confirmed a man charged over an assault on a pregnant Muslim woman at a cafe in western Sydney has now been charged with stalking and intimidating two other women.
Chinese spying allegations increase pressure on national security community to claim scalps
The Australian Government has handed intelligence agencies a raft of new powers in recent years, but there's been little to show for it. Now the national security community is under pressure to claim scalps, Andrew Greene writes.
A Mediterranean diet and exercise to reverse dementia? This trial will give the answer
Experts say a 'dementia tsunami' is coming. But a ground-breaking study of 6,000 Australians is assessing whether diet and exercise can dramatically reduce a person's risk of developing the condition — and potentially reverse some symptoms.
Please ignore the death notices, Test cricket is alive and kicking
A small crowd in attendance at Gabba for Australia's opening Test against Pakistan reignites suggestions the five-day game is dying, but any such fears are unfounded, writes Richard Hinds.
Thieves raid German museum and steal jewels of 'immeasurable cultural value'
Just In - 11 hours ago
Thieves smashed display cases and grabbed priceless jewels from an eastern German museum during a lightning raid on one of Europe's greatest collections of treasures.
Former Ukraine President Poroshenko: Giuliani Did Not Ask Or Raise The Issue Of Burisma Or A Probe Into Hunter Biden
*CTV/Canadian Press:* *Former president of Ukraine reveals details of 2017 meeting with Rudy Giuliani* HALIFAX -- The former president of Ukraine confirmed Sunday he met with Rudy Giuliani in late 2017, but Petro Poroshenko told a security conference in Halifax he and President Donald Trump's then-adviser talked only about U.S. support -- and he insisted Giuliani did not ask for anything in return. Poroshenko, who in April was defeated by Volodymyr Zelensky in a presidential election, said he spoke with Giuliani about increasing American support for the Ukrainian military, cyberse... more »
What Is Next In The Impeachment Inquiry Of President Trump?
*NPR:* *Schiff: Impeachment Report Now Being Written, But More Hearings Still Possible* After two weeks of public hearings, the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump is approaching its next stage: lawmakers are now writing a report that could lead to articles of impeachment. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., made the rounds on Sunday television programs outlining the case for impeachment without outright saying whether Trump will be the third president in United States history to be impeached. "The evidence is already overwhelming," Schiff said... more »
‘Assange could die in prison. There is no time to lose’: 60 medics pen letter to UK gov’t
Julian Assange may be in real danger of dying in a UK prison, medics from across the world warned in an open letter. He may not even be fit to stand extradition trial, given the years of denial of proper healthcare. Assange, the founder of the whistleblower site WikiLeaks, is currently in British custody at […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Palestinian-led Liwaa Al-Quds takes part in southeast Idlib offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Palestinian-led Liwaa Al-Quds (Jerusalem Brigade) forces have joined the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 25th Special Mission Forces and 5th Legion offensive in southeastern Idlib recently. Liwaa Al-Quds, which is comprised of thousands of Palestinians, mostly from Handarat and Nayrab refugee camps in Aleppo, played a major role in today’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia to start mass deliveries of upgraded T-90 tanks to troops
The serial production of upgraded T-90M main battle tanks and BMP-2M infantry fighting vehicles with the Berezhok combat module will begin in the near future, Army Commander-in-Chief Army General Oleg Salyukov said in an interview with the Defense Ministry’s Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper on Monday. “There are plans to complete the state trials of the advanced […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran will destroy the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia if they cross red lines: IRGC commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Hossein Salami said in a televised speech on Monday afternoon that Iran will destroy the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Israel if they cross Tehran’s red lines. “We have shown restraint … we have shown patience towards the hostile moves […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey starts testing S-400 system after US demands they destroy it
Turkey has begun testing the S-400 missile defence systems that it purchased from Russia this summer, the Milliyet daily cited an unnamed source as saying on Monday. The source added that the Ankara Governorate earlier announced that the military will fly its fighter jets near the Turkish capital to test the S-400’s radar systems in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New developments in Lebanon’s case against Hannibal Gaddafi
Mohamed Mazloum, the lawyer of the son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, revealed that his client Hannibal Gaddafi may be released from prison in Lebanon soon. Mazloum said in remarks to Al-Arabiya television that Hannibal Gaddafi’s case related to the kidnapping of Imam Moussa al-Sadr has been stalled for months. He added: “My […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military has 30 Pantsir-S air defense systems deployed across Syria: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:15 P.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces currently have approximately 30 Pantsir-S air defense cannon systems deployed across Syria, military expert Sergei Khatylev reportedly told Politics Today this week, as quoted by Avia.Pro. “To date, [in service with the Syrian Arab Army] more than 30 anti-aircraft missile-cannon systems (ZRPK) Pantsir-S are deployed in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey not planning to resume offensive in northeast Syria
Turkey is fully abiding by the agreements it reached with Russia and the United States regarding northeast Syria and is not resuming its military offensive, a security source said on Monday. Ankara reached separate agreements with Moscow and Washington last month to remove the Kurdish YPG militia from a swathe of land in northeast Syria […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Consider The Following..."
"Consider the following. We humans are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others' activities. For this reason it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others. Nor is it so remarkable that our greatest joy should come when we are motivated by concern for others. But that is not all. We find that not only do altruistic actions bring about happiness but they a... more »
Musical Interlude: Adiemus, “In Caelum Fero”
Adiemus, “In Caelum Fero”
The Daily "Near You?
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Three very important little books that everyone should own
One can argue until the cows come home about politics and partisanship. Today the latter appears worse than ever, although I'm sure that's because we can't go back in time and see how bad it was in earlier generations. Nevertheless, the "pressure groups" trying to influence society and politics are particularly active, and particularly vocal, at present. Vilified by many people because of his perceived right-wing politics (which are often exaggerated and distorted by his critics), Vox Day has nevertheless been proved by events to be a very accurate observer of the extremist left ... more »
University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine Will Offer Free Tuition to Graduates Working in Underserved Arizona Communities
The University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson are trying to tackle two problems with one scholarship program: medical student loan debt and a lack of primary care physicians in the state. The medical schools will offer free tuition to students who work in underserved areas in the state, starting in spring […]
Ole Miss Senior Becomes First African American Female Rhodes Scholar
Arielle Hudson, a University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) senior, became the first African-American female to be named a Rhodes Scholar. Hudson is the 27th Ole Miss student selected for the program. As an education major, Hudson also received a full scholarship from Ole Miss’ chapter of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program, according to the […]
MICA Receives $510,000 Grant
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has been awarded a $510,000 grant from ArtPlace America to advance its work in expanding the field of “creative placemaking.” According to ArtPlace America, creative placemaking is “the intentional integration of arts, culture, and community-engaged design strategies into the process of equitable community planning and development.” With the new […]
Calm Under Pressure
Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick stays true to calling as a surgeon amid demands of Howard University presidency.
Scandal! UN Officials Faked Syria Gas 'Attack' Report!
A startling development in the alleged gas attack in Douma, Syria in April, 2018: Whistleblowing inspectors from the OPCW - the UN Agency that investigated the attack - have come forward to claim that the original report has been doctored and distorted to falsely blame the Syrian government. Will the mainstream media touch this scandal with a ten foot pole? Watch today's Liberty Report: Help support the Liberty Report and we'll send you a copy of Ron Paul's new mini-book on America's "Exceptional" Bankruptcy! For $50 we'll send you the book as a gift. For a donation of $100 or mor... more »
State Department Shoots Itself in the Foot at Impeachment Hearings
[image: undefined] The State Department, where I worked 24 years as a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) and diplomat, reminds me a lot of my current hometown, New York City. Both places spend an inordinate amount of time telling outsiders how great they are while ignoring the obvious garbage piled up around them. It’s almost as if they’re trying to tell themselves more than others everything is OK. Like NYC convincing itself the Broadway lights mean you won’t notice the wicked homeless problem and decaying infrastructure, the State Department fully misunderstands how it really appears ... more »
Here is What the Horowitz Report Should Conclude
[image: undefined] You do not have to wait for the Horowitz report. I can give you a preview of what he should have found if he conducted an honest audit. The following is not my opinion. It is based on the flood of information that has come out over the past two and a half-years surrounding the plot to destroy the Presidency of Donald Trump. When you read these facts it is easy to understand how dishonest and corrupt the FBI were in presenting a FISA application to spy on Carter Page. Helen Keller could see this is wrong. Let me take you through this piece-by-piece (except where no... more »
The Real Bombshell of the Impeachment Hearings
[image: undefined] The most shocking thing about the House impeachment hearings to this point is not a “smoking gun” witness providing irrefutable evidence of *quid pro quo*. It’s not that President Trump may or may not have asked the Ukrainians to look into business deals between then-Vice President Biden’s son and a Ukrainian oligarch. The most shocking thing to come out of the hearings thus far is confirmation that no matter who is elected President of the United States, the permanent government will not allow a change in our aggressive interventionist foreign policy, particular... more »
NATO Belongs to the United States... which uses it as a bludgeon against so-called Allies
*Real Meaning of the NATO Abbreviation* I took the weekend off blogging again. My "plate" is very full this time of year with preparations for the Christmas season. Hint: We already have our tree up and decorated! I like to get the tree up as early as possible to absorb the energy off it to do the other less glamorous tasks...like cleaning. But I have kept tabs on what's being going on geopolitically and have identified a few themes. Canadians really need to thank Trudeau's chief PMO aide* Katie ["turdblossom"] Telford.* It was she who made the infamous quote to Jodie Wilson... more »
"We Never Know..."
"We never know when our last day on earth will be. So, love with full sincerity, believe with true faith, and hope with all of your might. Better to have lived in truth and discovered life, than to have lived half heartedly and died long before you ever ceased breathing." - Cristina Marrero "If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting?" - Stephen Levine
"A User’s Guide to the Supervision of Morning"
*"A User’s Guide to the Supervision of Morning"* by Fred Reed "Lake Chapala at sunrise. It never looks the same twice. Though it is late in the season and should be chill, we do not seem to be having winter this year. The golondrinas, swallows, seem confused and have not migrated as early as they usually do. This year they sat in their thousands, three inches apart, on overhead cables and seemed to wonder what to do. Finally they left. Before light we awake. The dogs, knowing that they are going for a walk, leap and twirl and bounce and make nuisances of themselves. Violeta brews ... more »
China to raise penalties on IP theft in trade war compromise
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 China said it will raise penalties on violations of intellectual property rights in an attempt to address one of the sticking points in trade talks with the US.
Africa should focus on industrialisation. Free trade will follow
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 It is more reasonable to concentrate on building regions and industrialising before attempting the African free trade area.
Africa's free trade deal has GCC interested
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 The GCC states are drawn to the African states' promise, especially as the new continental trade deal will facilitate opportunities and unlock growth in parts of Africa that were previously difficult to access.
Morocco to walk out of free trade deal with Turkey
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 As Morocco plans to walk out of its Free Trade Agreement with Turkey, Moroccan textile producers are set to be the big winners.
Beyond NAFTA 2.0: toward a progressive trade agenda for people and planet
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 Progressive politicians need to not just react to the neoliberal trade agenda and its right-wing disruptors, but radically transform the rules governing North American trade.
Guatemala se expone a litigio contra empresa colombiana que opera en el país
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 Se trata del primer caso en la cual se aplica la cláusula de solución de controversias (capitulo 18) del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre Guatemala y Colombia.
Corea del Sur alcanza un TLC con Indonesia
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 Seúl y Yakarta, que alcanzaron un acuerdo preliminar en octubre, han concluido su Acuerdo de Asociación Económica Integral (CEPA, según sus siglas en inglés).
Corea del Sur y Camboya comienzan los preparativos de un TLC bilateral
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
25-Nov-2019 Corea del Sur y Camboya realizarán un estudio de viabilidad sobre un tratado de libre comercio bilateral.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Forces Score Landslide Win
From VOA News: “Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Forces Score Landslide Win By William Gallo Updated November 25, 2019 05:00 AM HONG … Continue reading →
Kamala Harris Threatens to “Snatch” Patents of Non-compliant Companies
[image: kamala-harris-threatens-to-snatch-patents-of-non-compliant-companies] At a campaign stop in Iowa, Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris suggested that she would be willing to go so far as to seize a company’s intellectual property should they not be willing to follow her rules.
“It Should Be Fun.” Nunes Doubles Down on Suing CNN & Daily Beast
[image: it-should-be-fun-nunes-doubles-down-on-suing-cnn-daily-beast] Representative Devin Nunes reiterated his decision to sue the outlets for stories claiming he met with Ukrainian prosecutor Victor Shokin to get dirt on the Bidens.
Ex-CIA Officer Gets 19 Years in Prison for Selling Secrets to China
[image: ex-cia-officer-gets-19-years-in-prison-for-selling-secrets-to-china] Jerry Chun Shing Lee became the third former CIA officer in less than a year to receive a prison sentence for conspiring with Chinese intelligence.
Bloomberg Officially Announces His Candidacy for President
[image: bloomberg-officially-announces-his-candidacy-for-president] Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially announced his candidacy on Sunday.
Justice Ginsburg Released From Hospital on Sunday
[image: justice-ginsburg-released-from-hospital-on-sunday] The oldest member of the Supreme Court, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, returned home on Sunday after having been hospitalized on Friday with a fever.
U.S. Secret Service: Teachers Should Help Decide Which Students Have Access to Guns at Home
[image: u-s-secret-service-teachers-should-help-decide-which-students-have-access-to-guns-at-home] The U.S. Secret Service has issued a threat assessment report calling on teachers and administrators to take steps to restrict students suffering from ADHD or from economically strapped families from having access to weapons at home.
Why It's Really Hard to Sink An Aircraft Carrier
*Loren B. Thompson* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/PHILIPPINES-CHINA--RC1A7E0F0280.html] They're built to take it. *Key Point:* Few countries have the military capability to sink an aircraft carrier. Large-deck, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the signature expression of American military power. No other combat system available to U.S. warfighters comes close to delivering so much offensive punch for months at a time without requiring land bases near the action. As a result, the ten carriers in the current fleet are in continuous dem... more »
Get Your History Book Out: How Thanksgiving Dinner Has Evolved Over the Years
*Julie Lesnik* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] This is what the first Thanksgiving dinner actually looked like. Most Americans probably don’t realize that we have a very limited understanding of the first Thanksgiving, which took place in 1621 in Massachusetts. Indeed, few of our present-day traditions resemble what happened almost 400 years ago, and there’s only one original account of the feast. As an anthropologist who specializes in reconstructing past diets, I can say that even though we don’t have a definitive account of the menu at the first Thanksgiving, letters and... more »
"If We Have No Idea..."
"If we have no idea what we believe in, we'll go along with anything. Truth takes courage. Courage to stand up for what we believe in. Not necessarily in a confrontational way, but in a gentle yet firm way. Like an oak tree, able to sway gently in the wind, but strongly rooted to the ground." - A.C. Ping
Ambassador To Norway Kenneth Braithwaite Will Replace Fired US Navy Secretary Richard Spencer
*The Hill:* *Trump taps Ambassador to Norway Kenneth Braithwaite to replace ousted Navy chief* President Trump announced Sunday that Kenneth Braithwaite, the current ambassador to Norway, would replace Richard Spencer as the secretary of the Navy shortly after Spencer's ouster earlier in the day. Trump's announcement came hours after Spencer was fired by Defense Secretary Mark Esper, with Esper claiming that Spencer had met behind his back with White House officials and offered to allow a SEAL convicted of a war crime to retire at his current rank. "I was not pleased with the way... more »
"Nothing Is Forever"
*Click image for larger size.* *"Nothing Is Forever"* by John Mauldin "Nothing is forever, not even debt. Every borrower eventually either repays what they owe, or defaults. Lenders may or may not have remedies. But one way or another, the debt goes away. One of Western civilization’s largest problems is we’ve convinced ourselves debt can be permanent. We don’t use that specific word, of course, but it’s what we do and is why government debt keeps rising. We borrow faster than we repay previous borrowing - and I mean governments everywhere, China as well as the US. Our leaders have... more »
Statistics and Stories – Time to Change the Refugee Narrative?
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
ROME, Nov 25 (IPS) - Farhana Haque Rahman is Senior Vice President of IPS Inter Press Service; a journalist and communications expert, she is a former senior official of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.Statistics and stories. When aid agencies appeal for funding to tackle the latest refugee crisis and journalists do their reporting, then these are the two narratives most chosen -- one impersonal and the other upfront and individual. The sheer numbers can feel overwhelming. The UN refugee agency UNHCR says... more »
Science & Policy Must Remain Partners in Mercury Challenge
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
GENEVA, Nov 25 (IPS) - Celia Chen is Director, Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program David Evers is Executive Director and Chief Scientist, Biodiversity Research Institute > Minamata COP3 provides chance to get effectiveness evaluation rightIt has been more than two years since the Minamata Convention on Mercury entered into force. The global treaty protects humans and the environment from the toxic metal, but countries are still stuck on how to measure the agreement's effectiveness. Read the full story, “Science & Policy Must Remain Partners in Mercury Challenge”, on... more »
John Pilger: The Lies About Julian Assange Must Stop Now
The media, for selfish reasons, may finally be waking up to the consequences of their malign smears and misrepresentation of Julian Assange. The post John Pilger: The Lies About Julian Assange Must Stop Now appeared first on MintPress News.
Blinded Palestinian Journalist Exposes Israel’s Increasing Violence Against Media
2018 saw a 52 percent increase in the number of violations against Palestinian press, the majority of them comprised physical abuse, arrests or detentions, questioning, preventing coverage and shutting down websites and social media accounts. The post Blinded Palestinian Journalist Exposes Israel’s Increasing Violence Against Media appeared first on MintPress News.
"Darn, This Is Inconvenient: Apple Is Destroying the Planet to Maximize Profits"
*"Darn, This Is Inconvenient: * *Apple Is Destroying the Planet to Maximize Profits"* by Charles Hugh Smith "How do we describe the finding that the planet's most widely-owned super-corporation is destroying the planet to maximize its smartphone sales and profits? Shall we start with "inconvenient?" Yes, we're talking about Apple, famous for coercing customers to upgrade their Apple phones and other gadgets if not annually then every couple years, as the most effective way to maximize profits. Unfortunately, smartphones require stripmining the planet, as described in this report, "... more »
Cop Sentenced to Prison for Snapping During Stop, Pummeling Man Who Had His Hands Up
[image: cop]A Louisiana cop is actually being held accountable after disturbing video showed him snap and viciously attack an unarmed surrendering man.
Israel And The U.S. Issue Warnings That Iran Is Planning More Attacks
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley shaking hands with IDF chief Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi after landing in Israel, November 24, 2019.Israel Defense Forces *Haaretz:* *Netanyahu, Top U.S. Commander Warn of More Attacks by Iran in the Middle East* 'The attack on the oil fields in Saudi was stunning in the depth of its audaciousness,' General Kenneth McKenzie said. Netanyahu: Iran planning 'additional attacks' U.S. Central Command chief General Kenneth McKenzie spoke over the weekend about the probability of a large-scale attack by Iran in the Middle East. “My ju... more »
3 Key Issues For Incoming FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D.
With endorsements from five previous FDA Commissioners and a Republican Senate deciding his fate, Stephen Hahn, M.D., is certain to become the next Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He's qualified, but most FDA heads have been(1). He also understands politics, and that is always part of FDA because a Commissioner has to let career scientists do their jobs while navigating demands from both the White House and Congress, which can often be politically motivated. And he s a lung cancer doctor, so he understands better than most what really causes lung cancer (smoki... more »
If You Want To Bag A Turkey For Thanksgiving, Here Is What You Should Know About Archery Feathers
*“The history of the bow and arrow is the history of mankind,” said Fred Bear.* If you want to get a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving, you don't need to spend $120 for something that calls itself Heritage, you can honor your actual heritage and go get one the way your ancestors did. With a bow and arrow. Since that time, a lot of has improved about archery. Though guns haven't changed much in the last 100 years, archery has gone through a technological renaissance. Entire science conference presentations are devoted to it, and that happened this weekend at the annual meeting of the AP... more »
At This Cedars-Sinai Laboratory, Stem Cells Get Thanksgiving Too
"Many people have dogs. We have stem cells," says Cedara-Sinai Hospital lab manager Loren Ornelas-Menendez about why they will be working on Thanksgiving, hand-feeding a special formula to their charges and making sure they stay at just the right temperature. Like they do every day, for 52 weeks a year. This is not just any lab, it houses stem cells derived from hundreds of healthy donors and patients, and a catalog of human ills, including diabetes, breast cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Crohn's disease. read more
Inside Iran’s Plot To Attack Saudi Arabia
Workers are seen at the damaged site of Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia, September 20, 2019. REUTERS/Hamad l Mohammed/File Photo *Reuters:* *Special Report: ‘Time to take out our swords' - Inside Iran’s plot to attack Saudi Arabia* Four months before a swarm of drones and missiles crippled the world’s biggest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia, Iranian security officials gathered at a heavily fortified compound in Tehran. The group included the top echelons of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, an elite branch of the Iranian military whose portfolio inc... more »
Iranian Protesters Strike at the Heart of the Regime’s Revolutionary Legitimacy
Photo Credit: Mehr/A. Vahazabzadeh via DW *Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on *Order from Chaos*.* Protests erupted in more than 100 Iranian cities over the weekend, sparked by the government’s decision to triple gasoline prices in a bid to fill a budget deficit. Demonstrators blocked traffic on major highways, burned posters of Iranian leaders in effigy, and attacked banks, government buildings, and symbols of the revolutionary system. The regime responded immediately and with brute force, imposing a near-total blackout of the internet and mobile lines and deployi... more »
MH17: Five Years Of One-Sided Propaganda And Investigation From The Dutch Government’s JIT Team
Too many questions about the catastrophe still remain unanswered More The post MH17: Five Years Of One-Sided Propaganda And Investigation From The Dutch Government’s JIT Team appeared first on The Duran.
India neglected Russia in favor of the USA and Europe
India could get at least 95 Russian fighters instead of 36 French jets. More The post India neglected Russia in favor of the USA and Europe appeared first on The Duran.
Google Wanted Info on Critics From Texas Attorney General: Report
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: People pass by an entrance to Google offices in New York, U.S., June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/] It happened during a multi-state anti-trust investigation. Google wants Texas’s attorney general to provide information that the company’s fiercest critics gave regulators as the state’s top law officer investigates the tech giant, CNN reported Tuesday. The company asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for all records related to the antitrust investigation leveled against Google, according to the report, which was based on public r... more »
Bloomberg News Won't Investigate Democrats—But Eyes Still on Trump
*Peter Hasson* *Politics, Americas* [image: ormer New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg speaks during the Presidential Gun Sense Forum in Des Moines, Iowa, U.S., August 10, 2019. REUTERS/Scott Morgan] They're trying to stay neutral in the Democratic primary. Bloomberg News won’t conduct investigative reporting on any of the Democratic presidential candidates, the outlet’s editor-in-chief announced Sunday. The announcement followed Michael Bloomberg‘s official campaign launch Sunday. “We will continue our tradition of not investigating Mike (and his family and his foundation)... more »
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Back From Hospital
*Kevin Daley* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen in this file photo taken in Washington, D.C, Sept 12, 2019. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger] It was the latest in a string of health scares for the liberal Supreme Court justice. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned home Sunday, following a brief hospitalization for chills and fever. The 86-year-old justice was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, for evaluation and treatment of possible infections, according to a Saturday night statement from the high cou... more »
Robbery in the first degree...
*is what the commie/libtards are doing.* No - I'm not talking about taxation without representation. I'm also not talking about being waylaid in an alleyway and having your wallet stolen. I'm talking about having your peace of mind threatened on a daily basis by the vile maggots who call themselves politicians. And that includes the people who follow and support these awful people. Gallons of cyber ink is being spilled by main stream media in defense of the indefensible. Can they be defeated? Yes. They *can* and *will* be defeated. As to your peace of mind? *“Let nothing distu... more »
The Privatized Internet — Entire .ORG Domain Registry Sold to Investment Equity Firm "Ethos Capital"; Registration Fee Restrictions Removed
*Cover of a 2015 book glorifying the privatization of the Internet via "a unique and vibrant interplay between government and private industry." Nothing dollarable is safe.* *by Thomas Neuburger* *The love of money is a sickness with these people.* —Attributed to an Indian chief as he watched the Europeans move west. *Nothing dollarable is safe.* —John Muir, 1908 Buried in the recent impeachment and campaign news was this announcement from the Internet Society and Public Interest Registry (emphasis mine): *Ethos Capital to Acquire Public Interest Registry from the Internet Society... more »
Islamic State Forcing People Out Of Rural Diyala
(Institute for the Study of War) Recently there has been a dramatic increase in the forced displacement of people from central and northeast Diyala by the Islamic State. This points to a concerted effort to empty rural sections of the province so that the militants can create camps and bases to rebuild its cadres. For months now there have been stories of Iraqis fleeing villages in Diyala, but those have greatly increased in the last few weeks. In September for example, there were no such reports. That all changed in October. October 18, 12 families left Ramadan village in the Khan... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 25
1986 Iraq air strike on Larak Island oil facilities Longest air raid of war Used Saudi air base for refueling Iran transferred loading tankers there after Kharg and Sirri Islands hit by Iraq Hit 5 tankers (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iraqi Mirages, The... more »
EIR Releases Report Exposing Anti-China Hysteria as Part of Coup Against President Trump
*Executive Intelligence Review* released a 24 page pamphlet, "End the McCarthyite Witch Hunt Against China and President Trump." An introduction by Helga Zepp-LaRouche reviews the phenomenal development within China since the "reform and opening up" under Deng Xiaoping—which is close to reaching the goal of eliminating poverty altogether in China—and the paradigm-shifting program to extend this infrastructure-based policy to the formerly colonized nations of the world through Xi Jinping's New Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative. The pamphlet exposes the anti-China hysteria in ... more »
Spread the True Ukraine Story behind Coup vs. President Trump; Stop Hong Kong ‘Maidan’ vs. China
[image: President Donald J. Trump arrives at Austin- Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, boarding Air Force One for his flight back to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20191125-spread-word-ukraine.pdf One week into the impeachment media circus against Donald Trump, whose goal is to carry out a coup d’état against the elected President of the United States, the battle lines are emerging clearly. There is a total war between two, diametrically opposite “narratives” about the strateg... more »
Wrap Up 2019 Hurricane Season
Figure: Global Hurricane Frequency (all & major) — 12-month running sums. The top time series is the number of global tropical cyclones that reached at least hurricane-force (maximum lifetime wind speed exceeds 64-knots). The bottom time series is the number of global tropical cyclones that reached major hurricane strength (96-knots+). Adapted from Maue (2011) GRL. […]
Fusion GPS Cofounder to Chuck Todd: 'There Are Certain Things We Wonder About'
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: NBC News personality and] Christopher Steele's infamous dossier is still clouded in mystery. One of the founders of Fusion GPS said Sunday that he would “like to know more” about some of the allegations made in the infamous Steele dossier, which the opposition research firm began working on over three years ago. “We also talk in the book very candidly about, you know, let’s be honest … there are certain things we wonder about. We’d like to know more,” Glenn Simpson, a Fusion GPS co-founder, said in an interview on “Meet the Press.” The b... more »
Biden Supporters: He's Flopping in Iowa
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks as Senator Bernie Sanders listens during the fifth 2020 campaign debate at the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 20, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid] But why? 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden’s supporters believe he is floundering in Iowa due to a lack of enthusiasm, campaign malfunctions and support for South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Biden is struggling to build excitement in Iowa, supporters who spoke with The New Yo... more »
It's Time to Elect a Female President
*Elizabeth C. Tippett* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] The 2020 campaign shows the more women run, the more they are treated like candidates – not tokens. When Victoria Woodhull ran for president in 1872, she was depicted as “Mrs. Satan” in a political cartoon. When Sen. Margaret Chase Smith sought the Republican nomination in 1964, one columnist labeled her too old – at 66 – while others insisted she was attractive “for her age.” When Hillary Clinton sought the Democratic nomination in 2008 and the presidency in 2016, she was unable to escape gender-based tropes characte... more »
Bloomberg Officially Running for President
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: Former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg speaks at the dedication ceremony of the Memorial Glade at the 9/11 Memorial site in the Manhattan borough of New York, New York, U.S., May 30, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri] 'I'm running for president to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America,' he said. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg officially announced the start of his presidential campaign Sunday. Bloomberg, 77, has been toying with the idea of joining an already-crowded Democratic field, with a report earlier in November not... more »
Remember When Adam Schiff Ran Against Impeachment?
*Peter Hasson* *Politics, Americas* [image: Chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) returns to his seat following a recess in a House Intelligence Committee hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 19, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] He's Schiff-ted his position. While Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff today is the face of Democrats’ impeachment push, the 10-term congressman first won his seat by staking out a hard line against the impeachment of former President Bill Clinton. Schiff defeated former Republi... more »
Democrats Are Getting Nervous About Thanksgiving
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a listening session on youth vaping and the electronic cigarette epidemic inside the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 22, 2019. REUTERS/Tom Brenner] They're reportedly worried about anti-impeachment ads. Democrats expressed concerns that voters might be affected by GOP anti-impeachment ads over Thanksgiving break, lawmakers and aides said. Groups supporting the GOP purchased almost $8 million in television ads targeting pivotal districts, Politico reported.... more »
George Papadopoulos Is Running For Congress
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: George Papadopoulos, a former member of the foreign policy panel to Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, conducts a TV interview in New York, New York, U.S., March 26, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri] He's coming for the infamous Katie Hill's seat. Former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos announced Monday morning during “Fox & Friends” that he is officially running for Democrat Katie Hill’s former House seat. Papadopoulos spent 12 days in prison in 2018 after being convicted of lying to investigators about his contact with Ru... more »
"My Children Went to Public Schools": Is Warren Telling the Truth?
*Peter Hasson* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks at a campaign town hall meeting in Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S., November 23, 2019. REUTERS/Brian Snyder] Didn't her son go to an elite private school? Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren denied sending her children to private schools, despite the fact that she sent her son to an elite private school. When school choice activists confronted her after a campaign rally Thursday, Warren said her children didn’t go to private ... more »
Sacha Baron Cohen Goes After Hate Speech in Tech
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Sacha Baron Cohen arrives at the premiere of red carpet event for the screening for the Showtime Series] 'Borat' doesn't like fake news. Actor Sacha Baron Cohen lambasted Facebook and other social media platforms Thursday for supposedly amplifying what he considers hatred and bigotry. The English actor and polemicist railed against what he considers the age of un-reason while accepting an award from the Anti-Defamation League. Cohen, a comic who uses disguises to dupe politicians into embarrassing themselves, said big tech is responsible... more »
Pocket Rockets: 5 Tiny Guns to Protect Your Home or Property
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: Reddit] They might be small, but they pack a punch when you need it. *Key point:* A wide range of good small weapons are available to protect yourself. If you need a compact, small caliber semi-automatic handgun, the pocket pistol is the way to go. Designed for concealed carry in either the front or back pocket of your pants, the pocket pistol is a suitable option for those who want to protect themselves and/or their family at any given time. Personally, I purchased a pair of pocket pistols before going on a hiking trip. When you’re... more »
Just Bad: Why No One Likes the Army's M14 Rifle
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Not good. *Key point:* The rifle was not well-made and doesn't handle easily. The M14 is the U.S. military’s worst service rifle. It served as the standard-issue rifle for just six years—by the most generous estimates, half that of the U.S. Army’s second shortest serving rifle, the Krag-Jørgensen. The design itself is fraught with problems. The process of creating it was even worse and led to the dissolution of the U.S. Ordnance Corps and Springfield Armory, the largest producer of American military small arms in history. The m... more »
These Are the Top 1911 9mm Guns You Could Ever Want
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: By rock_com_cn - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34237159] Here is our best of the best list. *Key point:* The historic 1911 is a popular weapon for a good reason. You’ve seen the 1911 in hundreds of movies, and it’s probably the first gun that comes to mind when you think of a pistol. Before we take a look at our top picks for cheap 1911s, let’s explore the history of this iconic gun. *HISTORY OF THE 1911* The 1911 pistol is an American icon. It has been in the the hands of 5 generations an... more »
The National Academy of Sciences on Native/Foreign Intermarriage
How socially distant are two groups? One of sociologists top measures is simply the rate of intermarriage. Since college graduates almost never marry high school dropouts, the two groups are probably extremely socially disconnected. When intermarriage rates rise, similarly, sociologists naturally infer that caste barriers are coming down. When people bemoan the cultural divide between […] The post The National Academy of Sciences on Native/Foreign Intermarriage appeared first on Econlib.
#Koalas Are Near Total Extinction Due to Australia Bushfires
https://themindunleashed.com/2019/11/koalas-near-total-extinction-australia-bushfires.html
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 11/25/19"
Updated frequently as available. ◆ AM 11/25/19: Gregory Mannerino, "OOPS! No 'Phase 2' Because Cannot Even Get A 'Phase 1'" - 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 2019-11-25 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over GDP (currently at 1... more »
"The Resistance Digs Their Hole Deeper"
*"The Resistance Digs Their Hole Deeper"* by Jim Kunstler “No, you don’t understand. It was the Russians, I tell you, the Russians!” And so, with a holiday recess for Adam Schiff’s impeachment soap opera, and news that DOJ Inspector General Horowitz will unload in early December, the media vassals of the Deep State are giving you their own turkey gristle to chew on: “The Russians did it! Yes, really, they did! Believe us!” Perhaps The New York Times has hooked up to a direct line of Burisma’s product as they flood the darkened arena with eerie blue gaslight. Friday, they featured a... more »
Vegan Parents, Child Malnourishment, Grossly Impaired Development & Death. More Green Cult Madness
*2nd report for today is a definite partner to the earlier post:* - Green Terror Grips Canada in Cultic Madness * Yet more cases of vegan parents causing harm and death to their own children due to malnourishment. These two incidents are first world occurrences. I’m quite certain the parents had the best of intentions and they are undoubtedly distraught over what has happened to their children.* *At least I hope so?* *But the reality, the truth is, the vegan diet is a threat to the health and well being of infants, children and adults for that matter. Despite whatever spin doc... more »
Justices Reject Call for New Trial in ‘Serial’ Podcast Case
The Supreme Court rejected a Maryland man’s bid for a new trial based on information uncovered by the hit podcast “Serial.”
Why Vegetable Oils Are Carcinogenic
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – Replacing dangerous vegetable oils such as corn oil, soybean oil and canola oil with healthy fats such as lard, butter or coconut oil is a simple way to boost your health and reduce your risk of chronic disease, including cancer Vegetable oils are a concentrated source […] The post Why Vegetable Oils Are Carcinogenic appeared first on Health Nut News.
The 'excessive' and 'egregious' factors said to be contributing to private health's 'death spiral'
The think tank's report says a handful of specialists charge patients more than twice the official Medicare Benefit Schedule fee, resulting in unhappy surprises for patients when they receive the bill.
The poop explosion in San Francisco is going to get worse
You've probably heard that human feces are filling the streets in formerly beautiful San Francisco. That's because Democrats are running the city and encouraging drug use--the city pays about 1/2 a million dollars a year for syringes for junkies which end up on the street endangering children-- and implementing racist homeless policies--Blacks are overrepresented in SF's homeless by a factor of 6. Here's the number of complaints about feces on streets and sidewalks by year: 2017: 20,800 2018: 28,315 2019: 30,297 (estimated) The problem is so bad there's a poop map on the intern... more »
File it under: Helpful Hints
*Hiding Christmas Presents* When the kids were young, I stashed most of them in ice chests in the garage. We didn't take the ice chests anywhere between Halloween and Christmas and I loaded them up. There are other options out there now. (link) I'll share my favorite fake boxes, but there are more at the link. I'm clearly too cheap to buy fake boxes, but these are clever.
THE PROBLEM: It can be seen wherever you look!
*MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019The Problem never sleeps:* The current "Problem We All Live With" is pretty much all around us. That doesn't necessarily mean that we will be able to spot it. We'll be attempting to sketch its outline during this Thanksgiving week. This morning, we'll cite one alleged manifestation of The Problem. It appeared in a peculiar news report in Sunday's Washington Post. The news report was penned by Helderman and Itkowitz. As the pair began their report, we could see that they were discussing a troubling state of affairs. Someone had tried to obtain informatio... more »
Guess what? Bloomberg News admits it's a propaganda machine
In a email to the staff at Bloomberg News the editor-in-chief, John Micklethwait, has admitted that Bloomberg's news will be amazingly and intentionally biased. He noted that there has always been a rule to not investigate their owner Michael Bloomberg which is amazingly revealing. If Bloomberg has nothing to hide why would he have to instruct his own company to not investigate him? After all they'd be unlikely to make up stuff about him. But now that Bloomberg has entered the race for President the rules have become even more biased. Not only will Bloomberg News not investigate ... more »
Hong Kong pro-democracy election surprises Chinese party
Hong Kong elections: pro-democracy camp wins 17 out of 18 districts while city leader says she will reflect on the result South China Morning Post Jeffie Lam, Sum Lok-kei, and Ng Kang-chung November 25, 2019 Tsunami of disaffection washes over city as pro-Beijing camp left reeling by record turnout and overwhelming defeat Result set to give pan-democrats increase in seats on committee that chooses city’s chief executive The anti-establishment reverberations from almost six months of street protests swept through polling stations across Hong Kong on Sunday, as voters in record number... more »
Beware Pacific Rim – China on the move to master the Pacific
As if we don’t all have enough problems, China is speeding up its move to enslave all of the islands of the Pacific. 60 Minutes Australia investigative video November 17, 2019 A special 60 Minutes investigation revealing China’s soft invasion of Australia’s island neighbours. . . –Uriel–
United States Foreign Aid
SOURCE: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_foreign_aid See Additional Info HERE: https://explorer.usaid.gov/cd IMAGINE IF WE SHUT OFF THE FAUCET…? United States foreign aid is “aid given by the United States to other countries to support global peace, security, and development efforts, and provide humanitarian relief during times of crisis.”[1] It does not include money from private charitable organizations based in the United States or remittances sent between family members. There are two broad categories: military aid and economic assistance.[2] The Congressional Resea... more »
Coming soon to your own cities…thanks to Democrat leadership
While LA and San Fran burn — their Democrat congress members rant in DC about a Republican in office? Seriously F’d up folks………….. Hey Adam Schiff ====> great leadership in YOUR district dude. Sure explains his DC attitude, doesn’t it? He should be drummed out of office right now! How are these people celebrating Thanksgiving? Probably by running as far away as possible. I bet the district congressional members aren’t walking the streets bringing back sanity or order. Where are the handcuffs for the mayors or city council members? Where are the prison sentences for corruption? Where... more »
Some Relevant Points of Law on Impeachment
President Trump disembarks Air Force Two Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) An impeachment trial is not, of course, a criminal trial, and the rules of law and evidence applicable in criminal trials do not necessarily apply. Nonetheless, for citizens trying to evaluate the evidence they have heard during the proceedings before the House Intelligence Committee, it may be helpful to refer to some of the standard instructions that a jury would be given in a criminal case under similar circumstances. The... more »
LA Times demonstrates a lack of English proficiency: An inquisitor is the guy leading the inquisition edition
The LA Times referred to Republican Devine Nunes, a hispanic, as the "impeachment inquisitor". Obviously if any Republican had called a Democrat Hispanic that the LA Times would have been screaming racism. But more importantly an inquisitor is the person who is running the trial whereas Nunes has been serving as an effective defense attorney--the exact opposite of an inquisitor. Hence either the staff at the LA Times don't know what the word inquisitor means or they don't care and deliberately smeared a Hispanic for daring to leave the Democrats thought plantation. Either way it's... more »
Per Reuters – More foreign firms halted U.S. deals amid Trump administration scrutiny: report
Last week, Alexandra Alper of Reuters Financial News shared findings within a concerning report. The “report released by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), shows that foreign companies abandoned roughly 14 percent of U.S. investments that … Continue reading →
The people of Hong Kong vote for freedom
People want to be free. No one wants to have to follow the insane dictates of DMV employees much less be thrown in prison for the crime of not being an atheist. So it's not surprising that the people of Hong Kong voted out the traitors who were siding with the Chinese dictators who've put over 1,000,000 Muslims in prison camps. While I wish that Trump was saying more I think the fact that China hasn't used more force than it has--remember Tiananmen Square-- is a sign that Trump has said that if they do then the US will take economic steps that China can't endure. Of course the rea... more »
The Ecology Action Centre says Nova Scotia can be completely off coal by 2030
Hey, come to our party! Join us Sunday, December 1, 4-7pm at Bearly’s (1269 Barrington Street). Entry is free for all subscribers. If you’re not a subscriber already, you can click here to subscribe or purchase a subscription at the event. 1. Doctors’ deal Writes Stephen Kimber: When the government announces its new contract with […]
Province stalls home for disabled adults
After the 2019 Emerald Hall decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to adequate care in the community, and after the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities criticized how Nova Scotia is doing on housing for the disabled (Nova Scotia still has more than 1,000 people with severe disabilities […]
WATCH: Man Held at Gunpoint, Cuffed, Choked, Pepper Sprayed—Over Stop for Taillight
[image: taillight]A man was stopped for a broken taillight, held at gunpoint, handcuffed, choked, pepper sprayed and arrested while complying the entire time.
Woman Facing Prison, Will Have to Register as Sex-Offender for Being Topless in Own Home
[image: topless]For being topless in her own home, a woman was charged with three counts of lewdness, is facing prison, fines, and sex offender status.
Democrats go international; Iowa Caucuses may occur in New Zealand, Mexico, France, and Scotland
Because Democrats know that foreigners and US citizens living overseas are far more likely to vote Democrat than actual Americans who like living in America the Democrats in Iowa have decided to possibly allow caucus meetings to occur overseas. While technically the participants are going to be restricted to Iowan's living overseas the reality is that it will be hard, if not impossible, for Iowa Democrats to verify that. But it will probably increase the support for the more radical Democrat candidates so Democrats in Iowa view it as a good thing. This is part of the general move b... more »
Pilger: The Lies About Assange Must Stop Now
*John Pilger* | A coordinated campaign of disinformation has been waged against the WikiLeaks founder, obscuring a direct assault on human rights and freedom of the press.
Dr. Johanna Frierson Supports New Generation of Biomedical Science Students of Color
Dr. Johanna Frierson leads a new office at Duke University School of Medicine called IDEALS or Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Advancement, and Leadership in the Sciences, created to serve graduate and postdoctoral students doing research in biomedical sciences.
Popes Against Nuclear Weapons
The Vatican comes with its ills, contradictions and blatant hypocrisies in the field of moral theology and human existence, but on the issue of atomic and nuclear weapons, the position has been fairly consistent, if marked by gradual evolution. On February 8, 1948, Pope Pius XII held an audience with […]
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Andrew MacLeod discusses how an anti-worker campaign at the Mountain Equipment Co-op demonstrates the need for employees to be able to bargain collectively without being subject to employer interference. - Linda McQuaig writes about Doug Ford's plans to slash what's already Canada's lowest level of per-capita health care spending. And Katie Pedersen, Melissa Mancini and David Common report on the use of "trespass orders" by private care homes to prevent relatives from documenting or raising concerns about how seniors in care are being tr... more »
Stop! Washing Your Thanksgiving Turkey Could Spread Germs
Food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it in the oven on Thanksgiving Day.
Trump Admin Bolsters “Remain in Mexico” Policy in Key Border Hot Spots
[image: trump-admin-bolsters-remain-in-mexico-policy-in-key-border-hot-spots] The Trump administration is strengthening its “Remain in Mexico” policy in two areas along the southern border in what officials say is an attempt to keep up with migrant flows that are adapting to U.S. efforts.
A Divided Ukraine - The Story That the West Doesn't Hear
Thanks to the ongoing impeachment procedures against Donald Trump, Ukraine and Russia are, once again, headline news. While most people could not even point out Ukraine on a world map, there is another factor that completely evades most Americans in this time of the "all things Russian are unconditionally bad" narrative. Let's look at one of the key issues that has impacted the West's view of Russia. In the Western mainstream media, we repeatedly hear that in March 2014, Russia illegally annexed Crimea despite the fact that a referendum was held. For your illumination, here is a ... more »
Brexit poses a dilemma for Northern Ireland's nationalists
Andrew Kirkpatrick, Associate Professor of Political Science, Christopher Newport University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Politicians who want to unite Ireland under a Dublin-based government are stuck choosing whether to participate in the UK in an effort to stay in the EU.
Israel’s West Bank settlements: 4 questions answered
Dov Waxman, Professor of Political Science, International Affairs and Israel Studies, Northeastern University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The US delighted Israel and outraged Palestinians by announcing it sees nothing illegal with Jewish settlements in the West Bank. Here, a brief history of this hotly disputed land.
2020 campaign shows the more women run, the more they are treated like candidates – not tokens
Elizabeth C. Tippett, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Oregon at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Scholars say a 'critical mass' of representation is necessary to overcome 'token' status. That's exactly what we saw at the Democratic debate in Atlanta.
Editor's Note
Stuck in meetings this morning. Blogging will return later today.
New Evidence on The Broad Reach of Pharmaceutical Payments
Our results add to a growing body of evidence linking pharmaceutical payments to changes in prescribing behaviour
Practice (for War with Russia) Makes Deadly: NATO and U.S. Army Conducting Massive Exercises
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Europe* These exercises, which will closely resemble the weapons, tactics and combat strategies joint forces would be called upon to perform in the event of major enemy attack, will span across air, sea, land, cyber and space domains throughout Europe. (Washington, D.C.) NATO and U.S. Army Europe forces will conduct “forcible entry” combat exercises in Lithuania, Georgia and Poland to prepare rapid response attack units for the possibility of war on the European continent. The Army’s 82nd Airborne division will drop into hostile territory to lead air ass... more »
"I Am at the End of My Abilities": France's Top Military Commander Worried Armed Forces Overstretched
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* It’s not just the U.S. military that worries about overstretch. France’s top military commander also fears that the French military has too few resources to meet too many commitments. It’s not just the U.S. military that worries about overstretch. France’s top military commander also fears that the French military has too few resources to meet too many commitments. “Today I have to guarantee to the President of the Republic a permanent presence in the Persian Gulf, to which is added the surveillance of the Straits of Bab el-Mandeb, patrols off S... more »
EU cuts Ukraine loose, energy deal must be negotiated with Russia
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 383. More The post EU cuts Ukraine loose, energy deal must be negotiated with Russia appeared first on The Duran.
Understanding the two Mazars subpoena cases pending in the Supreme Court [UPDATED to reflect SCOTUS stay of mandate]
[Cross-posted at *Just Security*] Two cases currently before the Supreme Court involve whether the Constitution prohibits subpoenas issued to Donald Trump’s accounting firm, Mazars USA, LLP, requiring Mazars to provide non-privileged financial records relating to Trump and certain of his business entities. The first of those cases, *Trump v. Vance*, No. 19-635, involves a subpoena issued to Mazars by a New York grand jury. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected Trump’s constitutional objection, and Trump has petitioned forcertiorari. Trump will file his cert.... more »
EMERSON POLL THAT SHOWED PLUNGING SUPPORT FOR IMPEACHMENT ALSO SHOWED RASMUSSEN-LEVEL BLACK SUPPORT FOR TRUMP
One reason a lot of observers think impeachment is a flop for Democrats is that a recent Emerson College poll showed that support for impeachment is now underwater. The poll, conducted November 17-20 and published November 21, showed that support for impeachment had declined from 48%-44% in October to 43%-45% now. The poll also showed Trump with a net-positive job approval rating: 48% approval, 47% disapproval. And it showed Trump trailing Joe Biden by only 2 in a head-to-head match-up; Trump tied Elizabeth Warren, trailed Bernie Sanders by 1, and beat Pete Buttigieg by 4. Bad news ... more »
Swift Moonwalks Past Michael Jackson’s Record at AMA Awards
Taylor Swift has moonwalked past Michael Jackson’s record at the 2019 American Music Awards, taking home six honors including artist of the year and artist of the decade.
Pentagon Chief Fires Navy Secretary Over SEAL Controversy
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has fired the Navy’s top official, ending a stunning clash between President Donald Trump and top military leadership over the fate of a SEAL accused of war crimes in Iraq.
Syrian Army secures advance in southeast Idlib after jihadists suffer heavy losses: map
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels reportedly suffered heavy losses in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate these past 24 hours, a source from the military told Al-Masdar News. According to a field source, the jihadist rebels suffered over 20 casualties during the fierce clashes at the towns of Umm Al-Khalakhil and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China tests 2nd naval carrier in South China Sea
China’s second aircraft carrier successfully sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Sunday and headed toward a designated area in the South China Sea for testing and training, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy announced on Monday. Experts said that the trip from Northeast China could be the last step in the trial phase of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military attack causes massive blast in southern Idlib: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The official Facebook page of the 25th Special Mission Forces reported that their troops (formerly Tiger Forces) unleashed a massive attack on the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this week, as they attempt to advance further into this region. In a video released on Monday morning, the 25th Special […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel is ready to thwart all Iranian attacks from Iraq, Yemen: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country will foil any attempts by Iran to turn Iraqi and Yemeni territory into bases for launching rockets and missiles at Tel Aviv. Netanyahu said during a security tour with Defense Minister Naftali Bennett to the northern military zone on Sunday that “Iranian aggression in the region and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Syrian, Russian warplanes targeting jihadist sites in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Russian and Syrian air forces have been launched dozens of airstrikes over the Idlib Governorate these last 24 hours, as they continue their aerial campaign over this region of northwestern Syria. According to reports, the Russian and Syrian warplanes heavily targeted several sites in southern Idlib on Sunday, with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sprite Transgender Ad Proves There Is a War on for Children’s Hearts, Minds and Bodies
Sprite Transgender Ad Proves There Is a War on for Children’s Hearts, Minds and Bodies by Robert Bridge, https://www.strategic-culture.org/ How many people remember the days when the purpose of television commercials was to sell audiences some newfangled product they didn’t even realize they needed as opposed to some dangerous agenda? It seems we’re losing those …
In Unusual Document, Army Chief Hails Israel’s ‘Success’ in Latest Gaza Operation — Nine Family Members Killed by Mistake in an Israeli Strike Not Mentioned
In Unusual Document, Army Chief Hails Israel’s ‘Success’ in Latest Gaza Operation — Nine Family Members Killed by Mistake in an Israeli Strike Not Mentioned by Yaniv Kubovich, https://www.haaretz.com/ Nine family members killed by mistake in an Israeli strike are not mentioned in the letter Kochavi sent to all army units – A few days …
Steve Quayle & Tom Horn: NASA and High-Level Government Officials Aware Wormwood Is on a Collision Course With Earth?
Is the Wormwood star from Revelation 8 already headed toward Earth? Are NASA and high-level government officials aware it is on a collision course with our planet and are hiding this information to avoid public panic? end
Serbia’s Gold Buying May Mean a Lot More Than You Think
Kitco NEWS Serbia has just joined the ranks of other European central banks and bought nine tonnes of gold, and this could signal a looming economic crisis that the banks are preparing for, said Rory Hall, publisher of The Daily Coin. “If you look at the central banks and their buying, or their acquiring of …
US Occupying Syria Oil Wells, Looting Resources: Damascus Envoy to UN
US Occupying Syria Oil Wells, Looting Resources: Damascus Envoy to UN by https://www.presstv.com/ Syria’s UN Ambassador Bashar al-Ja’afari says the United States has been occupying the country’s oil fields and looting its resources as the UN remains silent on Washington’s act of theft. – “The US occupies Syrian oil wells and plunders the Syrians’ revenues …
Empire Brazenly Yargets Iranian People with More Sanctions: Writer
Press TV The United States is brazenly attempting to overthrow the government of Iran by targeting its people with more economic sanctions, according to American writer and political commentator Daniel Patrick Welch. end
CIA Dirty Hands All Over the Violence in Hong Kong: Analyst
Press TV The US has vocally backed anti-Beijing protests in Hong Kong. Earlier this week, the US House of Representatives passed two bills to back the protesters and issued a “warning” to China about alleged human rights issues. “China criticized the US for what I criticize this country about repeatedly, the greatest source of violence …
W.O.O.D. 25 November 2019
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RSBN – Trump Rally At Sunrise Florida – Nov 26
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'Not fit': Uber loses licence in London over safety, vows to appeal
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The Uber ride-hailing service has been stripped of its London operating licence for the second time in just over two years, after regulators found a "pattern of failures" on safety and security.
Julian Assange's health so bad he could die in prison, doctors say
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More than 60 doctors write an open letter saying they fear the WikiLeaks founder, whose illnesses include psychological problems, dental issues and a serious shoulder ailment, could die inside a top-security British jail.
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