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"Economic Market Snapshot PM 11/27/19"
Updated frequently as available. — § — PM 11/27/19: Gregory Mannerino, *"100% Irrefutable PROOF: The US Economy IS NOW IN COLLAPSE"* - 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 2019-11-27(updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over ... more »
Some Pre-Thanksgiving Good News
I’ve noticed a few encouraging developments in the last few days that don’t merit their own blog post but do merit items in an overall post. First, the decline in unemployment benefits. (HT2 co-blogger Scott Sumner.) Fewer jobless Americans are relying on unemployment insurance amid tighter state rules on obtaining the benefits and a […] The post Some Pre-Thanksgiving Good News appeared first on Econlib.
Odd those Shia Iraqi Protestors Torching the Iranian Consulate? Divide to Conquer Continues
* Because these protests are taking place in the heart of Shiite territory in Iraq.* *Newstateman* *Mass protests consisting mostly of young Shia men against corporate and state corruption, frequent power cuts, dirty water supplies and unemployment.* *As with the ongoing uprisings around the world, the protests in Iraq, which have spread to all the major towns and cities of the Shia south, have no formal organisation and no identifiable leaders. * *One would have to be stupid to believe there is no formal organization and no leaders- they are there. At this point in time I'd be w... more »
In Store Hydroponics At Kroger
Hydroponic farming moves into the store at Kroger's Continue reading →
Chick-fil-A Drops Salvation Army — But Not Pro-Abortion, Pro-LGBT Groups
[image: chick-fil-a-drops-salvation-army-but-not-pro-abortion-pro-lgbt-groups] Chick-fil-A may have stopped donating to groups that frown on homosexuality, but it is still giving to many groups that support abortion, LGBT rights, and other left-wing causes.
Michelle Obama May Be the Democrat Nominee, Says Tucker Carlson
[image: michelle-obama-may-be-the-democrat-nominee-says-tucker-carlson] Will Michelle Obama’s 2018 book, *Becoming*, be followed by her becoming the Democrat presidential nominee? Observers such as radio giant Rush Limbaugh have long considered this a distinct possibility, and now Fox News titan Tucker Carlson has joined El Rushbo in thus opining.
Judge Blocks Trump Rule Requiring Immigrants to Have Health Insurance
[image: judge-blocks-trump-rule-requiring-immigrants-to-have-health-insurance] A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that keeps a Trump rule requiring visa applicants to show proof of health insurance from going into effect.
"A Tale Worthy of Turkey Day Eve: Gobble, Gobble: MAGA Is Trouble
*"A Tale Worthy of Turkey Day Eve: * *Gobble, Gobble: MAGA Is Trouble * by David Stockman "After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations." – Oscar Wilde, "A Woman of No Importance" (1893) "The Donald boasts – almost violently – about what he calls the Greatest Economy Ever. Yet, reality is nothing of the kind. This makes today – indeed, it seems like we do this just about every day, in some form or another – a good day for a reminder that “prosperity” is a gift of capitalism. It’s not the handiwork of vainglorious politicians. By a quirk of fate, the Donald w... more »
SUSAN ANDERSON
*SUSAN ANDERSON* has been named the first dean of rural medicine at the University of South Dakota (USD) Sanford School of Medicine. She will continue to serve as the director of USD's Frontier and Rural Medicine Program and as chair of the Department of Family Medicine. Anderson earned her bachelor’s degree from South Dakota State University and her medical degree from USD.
MARK KAMIMURA-JIMENEZ
*MARK KAMIMURA-JIMENEZ* has been appointed associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Washington University in St. Louis. He is currently the assistant vice chancellor of student affairs at Texas Christian University. He holds a bachelor’s in social science from the University of California, Irvine; a master’s in organization and leadership from Columbia University in New York; and a Ph.D. in education from the University of Michigan.
AARON BIRD BEAR
*AARON BIRD BEAR* has been appointed the first director of tribal relations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M). He currently serves as UW-M’s assistant dean for student diversity programs at the School of Education. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physical oceanography from the University of Washington in Seattle as well as a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy analysis from UW-M.
MAYBE TRUMP IS RIGHT TO KEEP RUDY AROUND
*The Atlantic*'s Elaina Plott reports that many Republicans wish Rudy Giuliani would go away. Over the past week, I asked multiple GOP officials when, if ever, they thought President Donald Trump would publicly distance himself from his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, who is at the center of the House impeachment inquiry. Their responses were eerily similar: “Can it be two years ago?” asked one White House official who, like others, requested anonymity in order to be candid. “Ideally three years ago,” responded a senior House GOP aide. Finally, a senior Senate GOP aide: “Can he do i... more »
Is This Bloomberg with Jeffrey Epstein Associate Ghislaine Maxwell?
The British socialite has been pictured with countless public figures over the years.
Oldest Crinoid From The Iberian Peninsula
This exceptionally well-preserved crinoid,* Delgadocrinus oportovinum*, was found on October 11, 1905, by Nery Delgado during his work mapping the geology and paleontology of Portugal. Crinoids are marine animals in the class Crinoidea. They are echinoderms related to starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers and brittle stars. Adult crinoids have a mouth located on the upper surface surrounded by feeding arms. These have feathery pinnules and are spread wide to gather planktonic particles from the water. read more
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 27, 2019
*François Picard, France 24*: *France's quagmire? Sahel region trageted by increasing jihadist attacks* The youngest was 22, the oldest 43. France mourning its loss in Mali. The 13 killed in the collision of two military helicopters on patrol making for the biggest single day casualty toll since 1983 and serving as a reminder that nearly seven years after the French military intervened to rout the jihadists who had taken over the north. Mali's insurgency has relocated south to the inhospitable area bordering Niger and Burkina Faso. Why the resurgence? What is the plan? *Read mor... more »
OPTrust Bolsters Senior Leadership Team
Earlier today, I spoke with Peter Lindley, President and CEO of OPTrust. Peter and I discussed some restructuring taking place at the organization's leadership team: - *Audrey Forbes* is promoted to Senior Vice President, Member Experience and will report to Peter, and will become a member of the executive team. - *Kelly Glass* will join the OPTrust team and assume responsibility as Senior Vice President, People, Communications & Public Affairs. Kelly will report to Peter and will become a member of the executive team. - *Rick Votano* will continue as Vice Pres... more »
The Deportation of Omar Shakir: The Israeli Supreme Court and the BDS Movement
Isreali Supreme Court Outdoor Bridge (Source: Flickr/Amir Yalon) Two judgments handed down just days apart—one by the Israeli Supreme Court and the other by the European Court of Justice—highlight a growing jurisprudential divide between Israeli and international courts on the status of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. As the Israeli Supreme Court continues to maintain the constitutionality of laws equating boycotts of settlements to boycotts of the country as a whole, the European Court of Justice rules that settlement products must be labeled clearly, so that consumers can ... more »
Absolutely crucial discussions of key issues between US and Russia—or any other pair of nations—cannot possibly be left to secret meetings
http://euromaidanpress.com/2018/11/06/more-fallout-from-ukrainian-autocephaly-russians-learn-moscow-orthodox-hierarchs-were-kgb-officers/ ……...............................................................…. * Absolutely *crucial discussions of key issues between US and Russia—or any other pair of nations—cannot possibly be left to secret meetings between very small elites, whether these are bureaucrats, popular leaders, insiders. Why? Key issues end up involving everyone. Yet secret deals are very very fashionable. With those deals usually come cover stories, denials, “Stay Out... more »
Governments Should NEVER Tax Companies!
Federal tax receipts from 1950 through 2018. Total Tax receipts include more than the income tax receipts from individuals and companies. Neoliberal Republicans claim we should have less tax revenue from individuals and companies. Progressives would point to these graphs as evidence we need much larger tax revenues from corporations. Data: Federal Reserve Economic Database […] The post Governments Should NEVER Tax Companies! appeared first on A Divided World.
How Can the U.S. Military Defend Itself Against Drones and Cruise Missiles?
*Mike Rogers* *Security, Americas* [image: By The U.S. ArmyRalph Scott/Missile Defense Agency/U.S. Department of Defense - Successful Mission, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29114493] What can be done? The September 14th attacks on the Saudi oil facilities were a master class the application of new technologies in non-traditional ways. Someone fired cruise missiles and drones, circumventing an apparently advanced air defense network, scoring remarkable—if un-attributable—successes for relatively low costs. If you take a step back, the strikes them... more »
Honey, I Shrunk The Jet Stream!
By Paul Homewood Jaime Jessop has an excellent put down of the latest piece of junk science: In the Times yesterday, we read the following: The jet stream — the powerful transatlantic wind that dominates British weather — is being shrunk by climate change, scientists say. Climate change shrinks many things: the US […]
British Columbia chamber lobbies province over craft cannabis cultivation
The Chamber of Commerce in British Columbia wants the province to adopt policies encouraging craft cannabis businesses to join the regulated market, including allowing marijuana businesses to keep their doors open during the transition into the legal fold. The proposals were among a number of policies the chamber asked Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth to consider […] British Columbia chamber lobbies province over craft cannabis cultivation is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
I’m binge watching Hallmark Christmas movies
Sometimes I doze off (have trouble distinguishing between some of the blondes), but I can catch up the next day watching at the gym. I think I've just about have “Christmas at Graceland” pieced together. I’d never watched them before but I think I’ve got the plan for the plot and could be a screenwriter. - Blonde female, brunette male (both gorgeous), - she's an executive looking for property and he drives a van, or truck; - alternate line is she is single manager/entertainer waiting for next assignment and - he is wealthy investor, widower with 3 children; - ... more »
Firefighters set up camp on campus as they battle Mid North Coast blazes
Vacant student accommodation at Charles Sturt University's Port Macquarie campus provides much-needed housing for crews brought in to fight bushfires in the area.
Fight for the Bight protesters recall oil spill that left seal pups 'drenched to the skin'
More than 50 towns across the nation held protests against drilling in the Great Australian Bight. But those were particularly poignant for one town that remembers the devastation of a major oil spill all too well.
Police find man whose wife was found dead in their freezer after he left Australia with two children
Chinese authorities have located murder suspect Haoling Luo in Sichuan province — he left Australia this week the day before his wife Renxi Ouyang's body was found stuffed inside a freezer in a Sydney apartment.
Facility not 'fit for purpose', forcing kids to mingle with prisoners
Children with mental illness, prisoners and prison guards are being forced to mix in Royal Darwin Hospital's secure mental health facility — sparking calls for urgent action before "someone is harmed".
Fears new planning laws will make it easier to override community concerns
The Northern Territory Government is predicting Darwin's population will almost double to 250,000 by 2070. But will future development destroy Darwin's beauty?
Aussie shares hit record high, lifted by 'hope trade' and stronger US economy
Australian shares briefly hit a record high as investors bet on the possibility of China and the United States signing an interim trade deal by the end of this year.
The US doesn't think annexed Crimea is part of Russia, but Apple does
Just In - 7 hours ago
Ukraine accuses Apple of not giving "a damn" about its pain, after the technology giant reportedly follows Russian demands to refer to the Crimean peninsula as part of Russia in its maps and weather apps.
NSW Now: Truck driver charged over death of 10yo, 20,000 homes wake up without power
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *A truck driver is charged with dangerous driving after a fatal crash on the M5, Ausgrid scrambles to restore power to more than 20,000 households still without electricity from Wednesday's storm.
'You either go to NY or Kyneton': Brothers teed up to remake famous sporting trophy
When talk of replacing the Presidents Cup arose, conversations soon turned to Dan and John Flynn and their respected design house in Victoria.
Sonia's customers came to her salon for a haircut, instead the visit changed their lives
Hairdresser Sonia Colvin did not always know the right words to say when clients broke down crying, but she has now helped 139 domestic or elder abuse victims find their feet and wants other hairdressers to undergo mandatory training she has developed.
How the 'lady in pink' is trying to save the rural town of Proston
When Kathy Duff lost her partner to suicide she decided to save the rural Queensland town of Proston to honour his memory.
If you're in these parts of Australia, you can expect the worst of a hot, dry summer
Fire and drought conditions are expected to continue into summer but there is a tiny ray of hope for temperature. With no end in sight, how does this drought compare to the big droughts of the past?
Sex abuse survivors slam indexing of redress payments as unfair
Sex abuse survivor David Emery has waited 14 months for an offer from the National Redress Scheme, but he is now considering turning it down.
Why creatives are at odds over the Q word when it comes to streaming services
While Australian free-to-air networks and Foxtel have a quota to create Australian content, streamers do not, and many industry figures are arguing for this to change to support local creatives.
The secrets of spy craft exposed: A glimpse into the 'mundane' reality of ASIO's work
A new exhibition in Canberra includes insights from Australian spies about their day-to-day working lives, including the good, the bad and the boring.
Secret No. 5656 lifts the lid on Xinjiang — and hints at what's to come for Hong Kong
Among the most disturbing details in the "China Cables" leak are those found in the nine-page "telegram" stamped "New Secret No. 5656", writes Stephen Hutcheon.
Have something to tell the ABC? We've got a better way for you to do it
Today, the ABC is joining a group of global media leaders who have signed up to SecureDrop — a platform for whistleblowers to anonymously and securely send sensitive documents and messages to our journalists.
Has 'PC gone mad'? Australians have made a call
When it comes to questions of political correctness and freedom of speech, it seems our nation is having a bet each way, writes Annabel Crabb.
Victoria's $650m bushfire prevention technology could actually start a fire, expert warns
An electrical safety expert warns that Victoria's Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter rollout, which has quadrupled in cost, will not control all the risks associated with powerlines starting bushfires and could potentially create other serious electrical faults.
'Working to save lives': 30 killed and more than 650 injured in Albania's earthquake
Just In - 7 hours ago
At least 30 people are dead and more than 650 people are injured as the most powerful earthquake to hit Albania in decades rocks the capital of Tirana and the surrounding region, causing several buildings to collapse and bury residents in the rubble.
R.I.P. Clive James
We've featured quite a bit of Clive James here over the years, so from the ITBB archive here's the great man in 2014: Victorious in the Eurovision Song Contest (BBC One), the Austrian singer Conchita struck the most triumphant blow for bearded male transvestites since the heyday of Kenny Everett, or possibly even of King Edward II. Nobody knows what Edward II sounded like when he sang, but now the whole world knows what Conchita sounds like. She, or he, sounds like incoming artillery. One hundred and eighty million people in 45 countries were blown sideways by the uproar emanating ... more »
World News Briefs -- November 27, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *Albania is hit by series of aftershocks as death toll from its worst earthquake in decades rises to 28 and search for survivors trapped under rubble continues* * At least 28 people are dead and more are feared trapped under the rubble after Tuesday's 6.4-strength quake * Rescue workers have set up tents for survivors at a football ground in Durres where buildings collapsed * 43 people have been pulled out of the rubble alive so far as marathon rescue continued through the night Albanian rescuers are today continuing their search for survivors after working through... more »
Breaking: Russian military launches long-range missiles on jihadist stronghold
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Russian military unleashed a powerful attack on the jihadist stronghold of Jisr Al-Shughour in the Idlib Governorate. According to preliminary reports, the Russian military launched long-range missiles on the Jisr Al-Shughour District, resulting in a number of powerful explosions. No further details have been released. Jisr Al-Shughour […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian President says US operation to kill Baghdadi ‘is no different than Hollywood’
In an interview with the French magazine Paris Match published on Wednesday, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad confirmed his sceptical stance on the destruction of Daesh leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi by US special forces, also quipping at President Trump’s words of thanks to Damascus for its alleged contribution to the operation. When asked whether the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants release video of ambush against Russian Special Forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF) released a video on Wednesday of their alleged attack on a contingent of Russian Special Forces personnel that were carrying out an attack behind enemy lines. In the video, the NLF claim the Russian Special Forces attempted to carry out an attack behind enemy […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran claims 8 people with CIA links have been arrested
At least 8 people with alleged links to the CIA were detained by Iranian authorities amid the ongoing protests in the Middle Eastern country. “These elements had received CIA-funded training in various countries under the cover of becoming citizen-journalists,” the Iranian Intelligence Ministry was quoted as saying by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). “Six […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan slams Israel for ‘putting region and world in danger’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed Israel in a statement on Wednesday, claiming that the latter is putting the region and world in danger. “Israel, who does not respect Palestinians’ right to life, property and work, is putting the region’s as well as the world’s future in danger,” Erdoğan said, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IRGC to receive large delivery of speed boats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The head of the Marine Industries Organization of Iran, General Amir Rastegari, announced that a large number of speed boats will be delivered to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy in the next few months. “A large number of speed boats will be delivered to the IRGC Navy by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian sniper breaks world record with longest night shot
In a record-beating stunt, a marksman defied bad weather and total darkness, hitting all the targets, using a Russian made long-barreled extra-powerful sniper rifle at a distance as far as two kilometers. Made by a Russian firearms company Lobaev Arms, the SVLK-14 anti-materiel rifle was put to the extreme test this week. The ultra-high velocity […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US worried Israel might strike Iran to divert attention from Netanyahu
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The U.S. is worried Israel might attack Iranian troops or their allies in the Middle East to get the pressure off of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has failed to form a new government, while also facing criminal charges related to corruption. Citing an anonymous source, journalist Amos Harel reported […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Time For A Velvet Revolution In Arizona?
Earlier today, in the post about expanding The Squad, Flagstaff progressive Eva Putzova noted that "the future of this planet depends on this country getting a bigger squad." That was about the boldest comment any candidate I asked ventured. But boldness comes naturally to Eva, more so than most other congressional candidates. After all, she's been working on the front lines for a very long time-- and for real. I have a long story about how Bill Clinton once came to call me and mix up Lou Rawls and Lou Reed and why that led to my first state banquet. If you just want the photos:... more »
UN Syria Shenanigans, OPCW Email Leak, AFP #RussiaGate Fumble
*UKC News* | Now look look who's lecturing who on lying to the public about Syria.
Beware Deep Electrification Policies
It is becoming fashionable on the left coasts to banish energy supply for equipment running on fossil fuels. For example consider recent laws prohibiting gas line home hookups. Elizabeth Weise published at USA Today No more fire in the kitchen: Cities are banning natural gas in homes to save the planet. Excerpts in italics with […]
The 8 most significant superhero movies of the decade that changed Hollywood
https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/the-8-most-significant-superhero-movies-of-the-decade-that-changed-hollywood/articleshow/72249796.cms
Our Reality Could Be a “Hologram” Created by Quantum Physics
https://futurism.com/the-byte/reality-hologram-quantum-physics
Should Children Be Taught How To Grow Food As Part of Their Schooling?
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/should-children-be-taught-how-to-grow-food-as-part-of-their-schooling/
Congress Is On Holiday This Week, But POTUS Is At Work
Donald Trump signs animal cruelty bill targeting ‘heinous and sadistic’ animal ‘crush’ video producers with long prison terms as animal advocate daughter-in-law Lara says she ‘could not be more excited’ Donald Trump signs landmark animal cruelty bill into law, making sadistic killing of animals a felony in some cases New law is an extension of an Obama-era statute that targeted ‘crush’ fetish videos, which depict animals being killed for sexual gratification New law carries a maximum of 7 years in prison Lara Trump: ‘Our companion pets are family members, and our working dogs are ou... more »
SJWs at Notre Dame Demand a Multicultural Overhaul of the Catholic University
[image: sjws-at-notre-dame-demand-a-multicultural-overhaul-of-the-catholic-university] Activist students at Notre Dame University are demanding substantial changes to the curriculum and campus culture at the Catholic university.
Louisiana DOJ Claims Abortion Clinic Is Hiding Criminal Evidence From Supreme Court
[image: louisiana-doj-claims-abortion-clinic-is-hiding-criminal-evidence-from-the-supreme-court] Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has announced the Louisiana Department of Justice may have uncovered evidence that an abortion center in Baton Rouge committed “criminal and professional misconduct” and then tried to hide the evidence.
Jared Kushner Assumes Role of Expediting Completion of Border Wall
[image: jared-kushner-assumes-role-of-expediting-completion-of-border-wall] President Trump has put his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in charge of expediting the project to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border.
Disgraced Bishop Must Repay Nearly $800K to West Virginia Diocese
[image: disgraced-bishop-must-repay-nearly-800k-to-west-virginia-diocese] Michael J. Bransfield, the jet-setting bishop who ran the Catholic diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, from 2005 through 2018, better have some money in the bank.
NSW Police refuse to deny PM Scott Morrison has interfered in the investigation into paedophile protector Brian Houston
The NSW police are refusing to deny political interference by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in the police investigation of his good friend and mentor Brian Houston who is under investigation for concealing […]
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"That's The Feeling..."
"You are put in school to be trained to become exactly what they want you to be: not them, anything but them. They live on a golden island and have the key to the only bridge. Your parents are not millionaires, so it doesn't matter how intelligent you are, you aren't invited to their party. That's the great shame. The idiots have the gold, and the poor die to give it to them. So you better start to laugh, because this world is one big joke written by the few, at the expense of the masses. Look around you, that feeling your life isn't going anywhere? That's the feeling that makes yo... more »
Are Child Miners Exploited to Manufacture Electric Car Batteries?
The use of child labor to extract cobalt from mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo is certainly a major problem.
Trump Was Briefed on Complaint Before Ukraine Aid Released
Lawyers told the president about the whistleblower complaint, explaining that they were trying to determine whether they were legally required to give it to Congress, officials said.
We feel we shouldn't repost this today!
*WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019On the other hand, here it is:* Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. On the other hand, we've decided to go ahead and post another example of what we'd call "New York Times culture." It comes from Dargis and Scott's listing of the past decade's ten most influential films. In fairness, these aren't their choices for the decade's *best* films. Nor are these their ten *favorite* films. They selected the most *influential* films. Still, the pair penned this: *‘Bridesmaids’ (2011)* The shocking image of Maya Rudolph’s bride soiling her wedding dress made it clear ... more »
Tucker Carlson is the Only Mainstream Pundit Properly Covering OPCW Bombshell
That Tucker Carlson is one of the few pundits willing to report on a bombshell revelation about a chemical attack in Syria, may say more about the state of the corporate press than it does about Carlson's character. The post Tucker Carlson is the Only Mainstream Pundit Properly Covering OPCW Bombshell appeared first on MintPress News.
Michael Bloomberg’s President Run Raises Questions About Democracy and a Free Press
The New Yorker’s presidential bid highlights the contradictions between both extreme wealth and a for-profit, corporate advertiser-driven media landscape and democracy and freedom of expression. The post Michael Bloomberg’s President Run Raises Questions About Democracy and a Free Press appeared first on MintPress News.
Dissenter Weekly Update: Whistleblower Concerns Over Trump Gutting Asylum, WikiLeaks Publishes OPCW Whistleblower Email
This week’s “Dissenter Weekly Update” episode features a story involving whistleblowers at immigration agencies, who object to how President Donald Trump is gutting the asylum process available to immigrants. According to a United States Senate report, “Whistleblowers reported that in nearly all cases where asylum officers found that asylum seekers The post Dissenter Weekly Update: Whistleblower Concerns Over Trump Gutting Asylum, WikiLeaks Publishes OPCW Whistleblower Email appeared first on Shadowproof.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Iraq2Chile (Martyrs of Hope)’ By Lowkey Featuring Mai Khalil
The following post was originally published at Ongoing History of Protest Songs. Lowkey is a rapper and activist of English and Iraqi descent, who recently released “Soundtrack to the Struggle 2,” the long-awaited follow-up to his 2011 album, “Soundtrack to the Struggle.” Part of the reason for Lowkey’s eight-year hiatus The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Iraq2Chile (Martyrs of Hope)’ By Lowkey Featuring Mai Khalil appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Poet: Ella Wheeler Wilcox, “Solitude”
*“Solitude”* “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For this brave old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. Sing, and the hills will answer; Sigh, it is lost on the air. The echoes bound to a joyful sound, But shrink from voicing care. Rejoice, and men will seek you; Grieve, and they turn and go. They want full measure of all your pleasure, But they do not need your woe. Be glad, and your friends are many; Be sad, and you lose them all. There are none to decline your nectared wine, But alone you must drink life's gall. Feast, and your... more »
El impacto del arbitraje de inversiones en los países africanos
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 Las demandas de arbitraje contra países africanos ya representan el 11% de todos los arbitrajes de inversiones conocidos y aumentaron en los últimos años.
Pocos han sido los beneficios para Colombia tras siete años de TLC con EEUU
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
27-Nov-2019 En sus caracterizadas radiografías de la situación económica colombiana, Anif ha advertido que luego de 7 años de tratado de libre comercio con Estados Unidos, los resultados para Colombia son pobres.
Hitler's Pocket Battleships: A Navy-Killer or a Waste of Steel?
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: https://external-preview.redd.it/i8YIqUDRgM3xP5w9Ey0-4cTlVlxoFLXLm4gTun4jgOU.jpg?auto=webp&s=6a83551bbeead270f6582387c042168e3cb4034b] What does history tell us? *Key point:* Berlin could have better spent its resources. The Treaty of Versailles drastically limited the size of the postwar Kriegsmarine, precluding Germany from owning any dreadnought battleships. The Germans could keep (and replace) pre-dreadnought vessels of ten thousand tons or less, roughly the size of a heavy cruiser in most navies. Presented with this problem, German ... more »
Coming Soon: Super Stealth Chinese Fighter Jets?
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://external-preview.redd.it/b6savpq1a9bM3mdcbzZSt-kRAfe6kJ0W02CmKRuGhYg.jpg?auto=webp&s=2252276be2b8533adb77e468ec027d1b9022f4d5] Or is this just more hype? *Key point:* Beijing's advances are real, but not necessarily revolutionary. Chinese scientists claim they have developed a new kind of material for making aircraft less detectable by radar. But the development probably is not the breakthrough that some observers claim it is. Prof. Luo Xiangang and colleagues at the Institute of Optics and Electronics, part of the Chinese Academy of... more »
Is Russia's Fifth-Generation Su-57 Stealth Fighter Any Good?
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* [image: Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets perform at the MAKS 2019 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, August 27, 2019. Sputnik/Aleksey Nikolskyi/Kremlin via REUTERS] Its manufacturer says it's ready. *Key point:* The Su-57 is almost ready to be deployed, but its high cost might be a barrier to mass production. Is Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter on the verge of deployment readiness? The manufacturer seems to think so. In a recent interview with one of Russia’s leading state news agencies, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Presid... more »
Counterfactual Time: Yes, Imperial Japan Could Have Won World War II
*James Holmes* *History, Asia* [image: https://i.redd.it/vm20nlgqjyy01.jpg] Here's how. *Key Point:* Sometimes victory is in the eye of the beholder. Let's face it. Imperial Japan stood next to no chance of winning a fight to the finish against the United States. Resolve and resources explain why. So long as Americans kept their dander up, demanding that their leaders press on to complete victory, Washington had a mandate to convert the republic's immense industrial potential into a virtually unstoppable armada of ships, aircraft, and armaments. Such a physical mismatch was simpl... more »
Supreme Court to Hear Gun, Obamacare Cases
*Abigail Klose, Elizabeth Slattery* *Politics, Americas* [image: Skylar Simon shoots at targets during a firearms training class attended by members of the Pink Pistols, a national pro-gun LGBT organization, at the PMAA Gun Range in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., July 1, 2016. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart/File Photo] Decisions are expected by June. *The Supreme Court will return Monday for oral arguments in what is shaping up to be a blockbuster term.* During the high court’s two-week December sitting, the justices will hear arguments in some important cases, including ones regarding the Se... more »
"Why do so many [people] across most of the ideological space equate freedom with democracy? Do these [people] not see that oppression by a majority of one’s fellow citizens is oppression no less than is oppression by a minority of one’s fellow citizens?" #QotD
*"Why do so many [people] across most of the ideological space equate freedom with democracy? Do these [people] not see that oppression by a majority of one’s fellow citizens is oppression no less than is oppression by a minority of one’s fellow citizens?"* ~ Don Boudreaux asking 'Why?' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
"Media: stop gaslighting Jews"
*Any passing BBC people should read the following by Maajid Nawaz (which I've arranged from his Twitter feed into a short 'pamphlet') explaining why the lazy or disingenuous attempts at drawing equivalence between Labour antisemitism and Conservative 'Islamophobia' are wrong, deeply misguided and downright dangerous:* *Chapter One* I’m getting rather tired of the equivocation around this Labour antisemitism issue, so here’s a thread for confused pundits & voters. Some smart people out there have been hoodwinked by dishonest political hacks, or are simply too tribal to accept the ... more »
Sellafield Wants Free Rein to Discharge Radioactive Substances Under the Guise of Reducing Emissions; Impacts Drinking Water; Comment Till 1st December
Sellafield wants carte blanche to discharge radioactive emissions to the environment – meanwhile much of West Cumbria’s fresh water is…
Hunting and Prosecuting Crazy Spooks To Save the Nation - LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat
London-Saudi Global Terror Stop WWIII Hunting and Prosecuting Crazy Spooks To Save the Nation - Russiagate and Ukrainegate both a Fraud Video of Hunting and Prosecuting Crazy Spooks To Save the Nation - Russiagate and Ukrainegate both a Fraud With special guests Bill Binney, Former NSA Technical Director, and Barbara Boyd, Author and Treasurer of LaRouchePAC. Ahead of Thanksgiving, Bill Binney, the NSA’s former Technical Director and the author of the only forensic study of the WikiLeaks document trove from the Democratic National Committee joins us to expose the ongoing fraud of R... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- November 27, 2019
Avangard missile system. © Russian Defense Ministry's press service/TASS *Newsweek:** U.S. Inspectors Watch Russia Show Off Hypersonic Nuclear Missile Putin Says Will Defeat Any American Defenses* The Russian military has allowed U.S. officials to inspect a hypersonic nuclear missile that Moscow claims can evade any American military defenses. According to Interfax, U.S. inspectors traveled to Russia this week on a two-day visit to see the weapon as part of the New START bilateral nuclear arms control treaty, which is set to expire in 2021. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said... more »
From the Very Start, Democrats Understood the Major Cause of the Black Community’s Problems…And Did Nothing
The above quote is from the 1965 Moynihan Report or “The Negro Family; A Case for National Action.” Democrats clearly understood that their policies resulted in the disintegration of the black family was catastrophic. Today if you quote the Democratic Report you would be called a racist. (Source) More Tid Bits: Democrats today try to … Continue reading "From the Very Start, Democrats Understood the Major Cause of the Black Community’s Problems…And Did Nothing"
Musical Interlude:Deuter, “Loving Touch”
Deuter, “Loving Touch”
"8 Things to Remember When Everything Goes Wrong"
*"8 Things to Remember When Everything Goes Wrong"* by Marc Chernoff “Today, I’m sitting in my hospital bed waiting to have both my breasts removed. But in a strange way I feel like the lucky one. Up until now I have had no health problems. I’m a 69-year-old woman in the last room at the end of the hall before the pediatric division of the hospital begins. Over the past few hours I have watched dozens of cancer patients being wheeled by in wheelchairs and rolling beds. None of these patients could be a day older than 17.” That’s an entry from my grandmother’s journal, dated 9/16/19... more »
FBI uncovers new Clinton emails
Judicial Watch today released a court filing this week that reveals the FBI found more of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s, and it has turned those emails over to the State Department for review. In the November 15, 2019
President Trump Tweets Rocky Meme – Confused and Humorless Media Launch Investigations…
Earlier today President Trump tweeted a humorous meme of Rocky Balboa featuring the superimposed image of President Trump’s head… It’s an apt meme and metaphor. (Tweet Link) It’s an obvious meme and given the media’s impeachment drama: “walls closing in”, … Continue reading →
AI: Bad Data, Bad Results
Once upon a time, when you took computer programming courses, you had two things drilled into you: 1) Computers are dumb. Fast and indefatigable, but dumb. 2) Garbage in, garbage out. The rise of artificial intelligence is supposed to make us forget both of those things. It shouldn't. It especially shouldn't in fields like education which are packed with cyber-non-experts and far too many people who think that computers are magic and AI computers are super-shiny magic. Too many folks in the Education Space get the majority of their current computer "training" from folks who have so... more »
Victoria Falls Drying Up–Latest BBC Fake News
By Paul Homewood h/t Jonathan Hayles Today’s BBC fake climate news comes from Victoria Falls: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-50549711/could-victoria-falls-dry-up “The effects of severe drought and climate change are having an impact on one of the world’s great natural wonders, Victoria Falls”, claims the BBC. Wow!! That must be bad! Fortunately though, we don’t […]
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/27/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, I will be taking Thanksgiving Day off for Water Cooler. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! –lambert Trade “U.S. Presses Case to Defang the Global Economy’s Trade Referee” [Bloomberg]. “The arc of Lighthizer’s rocky relationship with the WTO is hurtling toward a potentially dramatic inflection point. The pressure he […]
Mohawk Nation News 'Canajon Death Cult'
CANAJON DEATH CULT Posted on November 24, 2019 MNN. Nov. 24, 2019. The pre-planned canajon death cult was implemented by the squatters instructed by the bankers from the moment they invaded onowarekeh, turtle island. [canajon is “Canadians” and means “squatters” in Mohawk.] [wahatinatsoten, they imbedded themselves in our land.] “WHICH MEANS I CAN’T TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT THE GENOCIDE OR
'They're killing us like dogs' a massacre and plea for help in Bolivia by Medea Benjamin
. By Medea Benjamin, Code Pink Censored News Writing this dispatch from Bolivia, the conflict here is spiraling out of control and I fear it will only get worse. I am writing from Bolivia just days after witnessing the November 19 military massacre at the Senkata gas plant in the indigenous city of El Alto, and the tear-gassing of a peaceful funeral procession on November 21 to
The Road to Default, Fiat Monetary Collapse & Great Reset
The Road to Default, Fiat Monetary Collapse & Great Reset by JOHN MAULDIN, https://www.mauldineconomics.com/ Debt Monster Recipe for Conflict Currency Wars? Timing Is Everything Philadelphia and Dallas – 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 …
Skip reinvented mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving. Use this no-fail classic
If you can’t make a pretty convincing scale replica of Devil’s Tower in Wyoming out of your Thanksgiving mashed potatoes, you are using the wrong recipe. The post Skip reinvented mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving. Use this no-fail classic appeared first on CFACT.
Warren Drops to Third Behind Sanders in RCP Average
[image: warren-drops-to-third-behind-sanders-in-rcp-average] The final verdict on Warren, caught telling two big lies last week, is hardly in. But the numbers don’t bode well.
Federal Prosecutors Initiate Criminal Probe of Six Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have initiated an investigation that could lead to criminal charges against at least six opiods companies.
Blast from the Past: Meet Iran's New-Old F-14 Tomcat Fleet (American Made)
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: An F-14 Tomcat fighter jet takes off from the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003.] The ancient birds helped fight the Iran-Iraq War. And they might fight in the next war, too. *Key point:* Iran has gone to extraordinary lengths to keep its F-14 fleet operational. On April 9, 1972, Iraq and the Soviet Union signed an historic agreement. The USSR committed to arming the Arab republic with the latest weaponry. In return for sending Baghdad guns, tanks and jet fighters, Moscow got just one thing — influence ... more »
What businesses need to know about exporting irradiated medical cannabis to Germany
By now, everyone knows that to export medical cannabis to Germany, which is by far the largest importer of medical cannabis flower in the world, achieving European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a prerequisite. But beyond getting that certification, certain quality requirements could have huge implications if they are not considered and integrated into a business’ […] What businesses need to know about exporting irradiated medical cannabis to Germany is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Yes, you can cook a frozen turkey
I've been caught short more than once by a turkey that didn't defrost fast enough to be fully thawed by the time I was ready to cook it. I wasn't aware of it until now, but apparently there's a method to cook even a deep-frozen turkey without first defrosting it. San Francisco DJ Rick Stuart tells us how. I just put the frozen turkey in a 325 oven on a lower rack in a rimmed baking sheet like you would use for cookies. That way hot air can get around it to cook. Don't use a roasting pan with high sides. Put a cup of water in the baking sheet. That's pretty much it. So simple. A... more »
Mexican Community Seeks Help in Mining Conflict
by Olivia Mozdzierz New York, November 26, 2019 – Representatives of a community of Mexican ejidatarios (communal landowners) from north-central Mexico met recently with the National Security Archive in our New York office to tell us about their ongoing struggle with a foreign mining company over land, water, and industrial pollution. They sought assistance from […]
The Melbourne tram plan that advocates say is way off track
The Victorian Government is required by law to make all public transport accessible, including every tram line, by 2032. But it's way behind schedule.
Company with 'atrocious' track record awarded $1.3 billion Sydney prison contract
A private prison company with a history of riots, alleged sexual abuse by guards and bribery is awarded a $1.3 billion contract by the NSW Government to run the Parklea Correctional Centre despite a scathing safety report.
Clive James, the kid from Kogarah, dies aged 80
Just In - 10 hours ago
One of Australia's most acclaimed cultural exports, Clive James, the kid from Kogarah, has died in England following a celebrated writing and broadcasting career that spanned five decades.
Death Match: What if America's F-15 Battled Russia's Su-35?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MAKS-AIRSHOW--RC1981B517C0.html] Let us take you through this hypothetical. *Key Point:* When every point is weighed, the Su-35 comes out on top. I have been asked to compare the venerable American F-15 Eagle fighter to Russia’s new competitor for the crown of best Fourth Generation fighter, the Su-35S “Flanker E.” The former is the airplane that in many ways *defined* what a Fourth Generation fighter can do. Introduced in the 1970s, it has been extensively updated to keep with the times—and hundreds ... more »
The Blacklisting of Buffy Sainte Marie
Book reveals blacklisting of Buffy Sainte Marie -- which played a pivotal role in the creation of Censored News Originally published in 2013, Censored News shares our story or the Blacklisting of Buffy Sainte Marie again today, as the 50th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz is underway. By Brenda NorrellCensored NewsDutch translation NAIS Gazette A gift arrived in the mail from
Bureau unable to advance legal challenge for Russia report
The Bureau is disappointed to announce that it is unable to bring a judicial review to secure the release of the parliamentary report into Russian interference in the UK
Against The Left: With Lew Rockwell
Lew Rockwell joins Ron Paul in the studio for a very special edition of the Ron Paul Liberty Report! Leftist ideas - beginning in the French Revolution - have been a source of murderous and violent events. Get your copy of Lew's latest book 'Against The Left' on Amazon.
Narrative Managers Faceplant In Hilarious OPCW Scandal Spin Job
[image: undefined] Imperialist propaganda firm Bellingcat has published a response to the ever-expanding OPCW scandal, and it’s got to be seen to be believed. Before we begin I should highlight that Bellingcat is funded by the National Endowment for Democracy, which according to its own cofounder was set up to do overtly what the CIA had previously been doing covertly, namely orchestrating narrative management geared toward the elimination of governments which refuse to comply with US interests. NED is funded directly by the US government, which means that Bellingcat is funded by th... more »
Hunting for Hunter: Evidence Reveals Biden, Burisma Ukraine Bond Scandal, Tied to U.S. Firm
[image: undefined] “Are we going to be sending massive amounts of money to a country and they’re corrupt and they steal the money and it goes into everybody’s bank account?” This was the infamous rhetorical question posed by President Donald Trump which set off a hurricane of criticism from his political opponents on Capitol Hill. Immediately, the President was accused of “exaggerating” Ukrainian corruption, which, let’s remind ourselves, has triggered the Democrat-led House impeachment proceedings against Trump. According to Democrats, Trump is alleged to have pressured the newly... more »
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