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Angus Taylor’s wife is barrister Louise Clegg. Does she advise him on his fraud and theft?
Angus Taylor is married to barrister Louise Clegg so there is no excuse for his crimes and alleged crimes as he can get free legal advice 24 hours a day. A question […]
Musical Interlude: Fleetwood Mac, "Tusk"
Fleetwood Mac, "Tusk" With the USC Marching Band.
Musical Interlude: "Watch Two Strangers Make Beautiful Music Together In A Paris Train Station"
*"Watch Two Strangers Make Beautiful * *Music Together In A Paris Train Station"* Proof that music really is a universal language. by Chloe Fox "Music just makes everything better- even traveling through a busy and crowded train station. Which is precisely why French train company SNCF decided to put pianos smack dab in the middle of select train stations. The pianos- which are known as “À vous de jouer” pianos, or "It’s your turn to play"- are free for anyone to use, and lucky travelers in March of this year were treated to a real show when two complete strangers improvised a beauti... more »
Russia Intercepts Israeli Warplanes Over Southern Syria Thwarting An Israeli Attack
A Sukhoi SU-35 fighter aircraft performs during the "Aviadarts" military aviation competition at the Dubrovichi range near Ryazan, Russia, August 2, 2015. (photo credit: REUTERS/MAXIM SHEMETOV) *Jerusalem Post: **Russian Su-35 jets scrambled to stop Israel over Syria - reports* The reports claim that “Israeli fighters had to flee from the Russian Su-35” and at the same time that “Iran delivered unknown air defense systems to Syria.” Iranian and Russian media reported that Russian Sukhoi Su-35 warplanes were scrambled from Russia’s Khmeimim air base in northern Syria to intercept a... more »
How One Judge Almost Eliminated Foster Care Simply by Applying the Law – A National Model?
The Washington Post recently featured a judge out of Louisiana, Judge Ernestine S. Gray, who has reportedly "reduced foster care numbers to levels unmatched anywhere in the country" in Orleans Parish. Richard A. Webster, writing for the Post, reports: Between 2011 and 2017, the number of children in foster care here fell by 89 percent compared with an 8 percent increase nationally. New Orleans children who do enter the system don’t stay long. Seventy percent are discharged within a month; nationally, it’s only 5 percent. Gray has effectively all but eliminated foster care except in... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Big, beautiful, barred spiral galaxy NGC 1300 lies some 70 million light-years away on the banks of the constellation Eridanus. This Hubble Space Telescope composite view of the gorgeous island universe is one of the largest Hubble images ever made of a complete galaxy. NGC 1300 spans over 100,000 light-years and the Hubble image reveals striking details of the galaxy's dominant central bar and majestic spiral arms. *Click image for larger size.* In fact, on close inspection the nucleus of this classic barred spiral itself shows a remarkable region of spiral structure about 3,000 l... more »
"The Chessboard..."
"The chessboard is the world; the pieces are the phenomena of the universe; the rules of the game are what we call the laws of Nature. The player on the other side is hidden from us. We know that his play is always fair, and patient. But also we know, to our cost, that he never overlooks a mistake, or makes the smallest allowance for ignorance." - Thomas Huxley
“An Open Letter to the Person Who Left This Sweet Dog at the Kill Shelter”
*“An Open Letter to the Person Who Left * *This Sweet Dog at the Kill Shelter” * by Jamie White “You don't know me, and for your sake, you'd best hope and pray that you never have the misfortune to meet me. How do I know who you are? Because the people at Animal Control gave me Cocoa's intake sheet. You know, the one you filled out. The one that said Cocoa was 12 years old and you'd had her all those years. The one that said you were moving to a pet-free apartment and couldn't take your faithful companion of 12 years. You know, the one that you said was a "sweet old girl- a wonderfu... more »
"Find Another Way..."
“Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don’t pray when it rains if you don’t pray when the sun shines.” - Leroy Satchel Paige
Democrats Announce Two Articles of Impeachment: Never Has Such a Manure Pile Accumulated So Rapidly
[image: Literally just Democrats. December 10, 2019 (CSPAN)] *There are going to be more breaking developments. Get updates as soon as we post them, text SC20 to (800)929-7566 - You can text STOP to leave at anytime.* At approximately 9:05 a.m. Tuesday morning, the House Democratic Committee chairs involved in the phony impeachment railroad against President Donald Trump glumly took their places at the podium after being introduced by Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Glumly, because they had all been told to look seriously, and as the Speaker Pelosi endlessly says, “prayerfully” glum --as if ... more »
Covert Military Information Operations and the New NDAA: The Law of the Grey Zone Evolves
F/A-18E Super Hornet Launching from an Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea (Source: Flickr/U.S. Department of Defense/Janweb B. Lagazo) In recent years, Congress has been building a domestic legal framework for grey zone competition (that is, the spectrum of unfriendly actions that states may undertake against one another, surreptitiously, that are below the threshold of actual hostilities yet more serious and disruptive than the ordinary jostling of international affairs) for military operations conducted in the cyber domain. That project has gone rather well, compared to most th... more »
The Trade-Offs in the Articles of Impeachment
President Trump Departs for London (Source: Flickr/Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) The draft articles of impeachment released on Dec. 10 by House Democrats reflect a series of careful and intentional strategic choices. First, the document is short—just over eight pages. It contains only two articles of impeachment: one on abuse of power, and one on obstruction of Congress. It uses no Latin terms. It has no footnotes. It is written in clear language, without lawyerly turns of phrase or technicalities. It is designed to tell a straightforward story in terms that ar... more »
Democrats Drop Bribery and Other Crimes In Favor Of A Two-Article Impeachment
[image: undefined] The Democratic leadership announced today that it has decided that President Donald Trump will be accused of just two articles of impeachment: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. I commend the Committee in dropping the previous claims of bribery, extortion, campaign finance and obstruction of justice. While my fellow witnesses made good-faith arguments for those articles, my testimony primarily focused on the legal and constitutional flaws in claiming those criminal acts. I also commend the Committee in not following the suggested course of many in ignorin... more »
The Afghanistan War Revealed: An 18 Year, Trillion Dollar Lie!
For 18 years, US government officials - from the generals up to presidents - have knowingly lied to the American people about the Afghanistan war. As billions were being flushed away or stuffed into the pockets of corrupt officials, the news for those of us back home was always good! We're "making progress." Now, thanks to 2,000 documents recently released as a result of a FOIA request, we know the truth. Will anyone be held accountable for this monstrous, murderous lie? Watch today's Liberty Report:
Banned by UN, Real Journalists Speak Out
[image: sheila-gunn-reid-keean-bexte-banned-by-united-nations-speak-out] MADRID -- At the request of the Canadian government, journalists from Canada's Rebel News were banned from United Nations summits--all for asking real questions. In this interview with The New American magazine from the UN "COP25" climate summit, Rebel News' Sheila Gunn Reid and Keean Bexte explain how it happened, and why. The incredible irony is that Keean is literally the only journalist on Earth to have confronted establishment-backed Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg with serious questions, while the... more »
A Brokered Dem Convention Could Be Coming. If So, Who Would Be Chosen?
[image: a-brokered-dem-convention-could-be-coming-if-so-who-would-be-chosen] There’s a distinct possibility that 2020 will see a brokered Democrat convention, allowing the delegates to then vote for whomever they please.
U.K. Doctor Investigated for Praying With Patients Cleared
[image: u-k-doctor-investigated-for-praying-with-patients-cleared] A U.K. medical authority has dropped its investigation of a Christian doctor who was charged with forcing his faith on a vulnerable patient.
BREAKING: Snipers in New Jersey ‘Ambush’ Multiple Police Officers
[image: jersey]Sporadic, heavy gunfire rang out over Jersey City over the course of at least an hour along a major thoroughfare where the shooting occurred.
Why Tactical Nuclear Weapons Are a Stupid Idea
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Who thinks you can "win" a small nuclear war? *Key point:* Tactical nukes risk lowering the bar for the use of nuclear force. The Democratic lawmakers who control the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing back against Pres. Donald Trump’s plan to expand the United States’ nuclear arsenal with new and smaller “tactical” weapons. The Democrats’ version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, which funds the military, faces opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate, as well as from the president himself. Trump has t... more »
An Air Force B-2 Just Tested A New Bomb, And America's Nuclear Triad Got Deadlier
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * A long-planned upgrade to America's air leg has finally arrived. *Key point: *The B61 Mod 12 is engineered with a special “Tail Subassembly” to give the bomb increased accuracy. The Air Force’s B-2 Stealth bomber has test-dropped an upgraded, multi-function B61-12 nuclear bomb which improves accuracy, integrates various attack options into a single bomb and changes the strategic landscape with regard to nuclear weapons mission possibilities. Earlier this summer, the Air Force dropped a B61-12 nuclear weapon from a B-2 at Nellis AFB, marking a new devel... more »
Why the Marines Love Their LAV-25 "Destroyers"
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] A spunky and useful vehicle. *Key point:* The LAV-25 has served in many conflicts and proven its usefulness. The LAV-25, the U.S. Marine Corps’ main armored reconnaissance vehicle, has its origins in an effort to develop a new, highly mobile strike force for the Middle East. Fast, lightly armored and armed with a Bushmaster chain gun, the LAV acts as the marines’ cavalry, scouting ahead of other friendly forces and seeking out the enemy. Over the past thirty-five years the nearly 1,000 LAVs have served from Panama to Iraq, ... more »
Is France Making a Power Play By Questioning the Value of NATO?
*Ali Demirdas* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Emmanuel Macron’s anti-NATO remarks coincide at a time when the United States has begun to throw its weight around again within the alliance. The French president Emmanuel Macron has been in the headlines for his remarks about NATO and Turkey. He called the Transatlantic alliance “Brain Dead” and condemned Turkey for its “unilateral actions” in Syria. He further declared that terrorism, not Russia, is what NATO should be concerned about. How should Macron’s burst of emotions be interpreted? We need to look at the evolving Euro-... more »
NATO Still Plays an Important Russian Resistance Role
*Luke Coffey* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] While those in western Europe seem to find it hard to believe, NATO’s easternmost members face legitimate security threats from Russia. The recent NATO Leaders Meeting in London sparked a lot of debate about the relevance of the alliance in the twenty-first century. President Donald Trump and French president Emmanuel Macron have urged the alliance to focus more on terrorism. Others have called for China to get on NATO’s agenda. Southern European members see the instability in North Africa and the flow of refugees as the main t... more »
URGENT – Call US Congress to Stop HR 5038: Amnesties Illegal Farmworkers; H-2A Visas Still Unlimited for Seasonal Work; Adds Year-Round Work Category for Dairies; Food Processing & More; Subsidizes Foreign Worker Housing
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Americans Call Congress: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative THE US HOUSE IS TRYING TO SNEAK THROUGH AN AMNESTY FOR ILLEGAL…
there must be a corresponding release into the flame of all darkness
*Yet* the possession of freewill does not in itself assure humanity that their assumptions made on the basis of their freewill are correct. Freewill is but an open door. Through this door humanity may walk and choose their dwellingplace on the other side. If that dwellingplace be a mansion of light, well and good. If it be a hovel of darkness, how pitiful. Life is opportunity, and freewill is the gift of opportunity to all, but the use you make of it will always be yours to determine. There are many forces that seek to prevent the students from assimilating the depth of wisdom... more »
Pelosi, Nadler and Schiff Announce Two Articles of Impeachment – Abuse of Power, and Obstruction of Congress…
The Democrats within the House of Representatives have decided to suspend House Impeachment Resolution [HR 660] without following their own rules that established a House Minority Hearing. Instead, House leadership have produced two partisan articles of impeachment for a full … Continue reading →
Horowitz delivers devastating report. Sets the table for Barr & Durham (Video)
The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the Horowitz report and the immediate reactions from US Attorney General Barr and U.S. Attorney John Durham who found, “clear abuse” in the IG probe into the FBI’s handling of the FISA process. Support Free Speech: Subscribe to The Duran on YouTube – Find us on BitChute. The […] More The post Horowitz delivers devastating report. Sets the table for Barr & Durham (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
How One Judge Almost Eliminated Foster Care Simply by Applying the Law – A National Model?
The Washington Post recently featured a judge out of Louisiana, Judge Ernestine S. Gray, who has reportedly "reduced foster care numbers to levels unmatched anywhere in the country" in Orleans Parish. Richard A. Webster, writing for the Post, reports: Between 2011 and 2017, the number of children in foster care here fell by 89 percent compared with an 8 percent increase nationally. New Orleans children who do enter the system don’t stay long. Seventy percent are discharged within a month; nationally, it’s only 5 percent. Gray has effectively all but eliminated foster care except in... more »
Doug Casey, "Things To Get Uglier And Very Serious In 2020"
Doug Casey, "Things To Get Uglier And Very Serious In 2020"
It's a strange thing to continue on holiday after something so terribly tragic
New Zealand punches above its weight when it comes to humanity, with many on the Ovation of the Seas cruise ship moved by Maori leaders who welcomed them as family, writes Donna Field.
Wheatfields in WA could be the key in latest space race
It's best known for its grain crops, but Mingenew, in WA's Mid West, is fast developing an international space industry.
'I'm showing up for these kids as best I can': How this mum overcame parental guilt
At some point, every parent will experience parental guilt — but it can be really hard to deal with. Here's some expert advice on letting go of that feeling.
Ash Barty claims trio of AIS awards
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World number one Ash Barty caps off her stunning year by winning three awards at the AIS Performance Awards, including ABC Sports Personality of the year.
Netflix shares fall after analyst warns subscriber numbers could slide
Streaming giant Netflix takes a hit after another broker downgrade, while choppy trade on Wall Street provides little clear lead for the Australian share market.
Crows reveal propose replacing Adelaide Aquatic Centre with training facility
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Adelaide City Council says the Adelaide Football Club's plans for a $65 million training facility in the northern parklands will go out to public consultation.
Labor election campaign material dumped in Queensland bushland
The Labor Party admits election campaign material of Deputy Premier Jackie Trad, including posters, plastic banners and bunting, has been wrongfully dumped in bushland near Brisbane.
Four ways to stretch your finances further if you're a single parent
Whether you're leaving your partner, or are already a single parent looking to get on top of your finances, we've broken down the experts' top tips for keeping it all together.
Judith has an AM and has spent her life caring for others, but who will care for her?
In the next decade, one in five people in Australia will be over the age of 65, and in a state like South Australia, an already ageing population is having a big impact on people like Judith, who can't access home care.
Live: NSW Now: Smoke haze fades but air quality still three times hazardous
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Visibility in Sydney has drastically improved after yesterday's horror thick smoke but the level of harmful particles in the air remains dangerously high.
Dispute between Chinese-owned sugar mill and Queensland farmers set for arbitration
Tully canefarmers prepare for a battle with the Chinese owners of their local sugar mill, with the Federal Government set to announce it will appoint an arbitrator to settle a dispute over terms of a new supply agreement.
Australia's steel city commits to be carbon neutral by 2050
The home of Australia's biggest steel producer has set itself the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, but local government is aiming for an even more ambitious target.
Will playing captain role tame the Tiger at the Presidents Cup?
Tiger Woods will be the first playing captain in 25 years at this week's Presidents Cup — but an experienced Australian campaigner thinks it might be an advantage for the Internationals against the US.
Free phones can be crucial to escaping family violence, but funding for them is running out
A domestic violence support service that has helped almost 20,000 women escape technology abuse from their partners is set to lose federal funding.
Why almost everything you thought about running is wrong
Running is one of the most basic and natural forms of human movement but while almost all of us can run, not everyone is doing it well.
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 12/10/19"
*Updated frequently as available.* ◆ PM 12/10/19: Gregory Mannerino, "MUST WATCH! POST MARKET SPECIAL REPORT" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *Alert: Watch the % change!* A study, long lost, determined that a 3% drop in the daily % change would be the trigger for an irrecoverable free fall for not only the American economy but the entire global economy as well. The resulting mega-hurricane of margin calls, derivative claims, defaults and bankruptcies would finally and absolutely crush the e... more »
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CalPERS Chief Yoga Master Talks PE and More
Peter Smith of the Financial Times reports on CalPERS investment chief talking about private equity and yoga: From his home in Sacramento, Ben Meng starts the day with yoga and Bloomberg TV. “It’s frustrating because I’m watching TV and I can’t do meditation,” says the investment chief of Calpers, the Californian fund which is the largest state employee pension scheme in the US. “My mind is on the TV but physically I’m stretching.” The 49-year-old China-born US citizen, who was educated in Xi’an and California, is used to switching hemispheres. He returned to Calpers in January a... more »
"The Taxonomy of Collapse"
*"The Taxonomy of Collapse"* by Charles Hugh Smith "How great nations and empires arise, mature, decay and collapse has long been of interest for a self-evident reason: if we can discern a template or process, we can predict when the great nations and empires of today will slide into the dustbin of history. One of the justly famous attempts to lay out the stages of expansion, zenith, decline and collapse is Sir John Glubb's 1976 "The Fate of Empires And The Search For Survival". Succinct and deeply informed, Glubb's essay lists these stages: • The Age of Pioneers (outburst or Boost... more »
For The Second Time In A Week The U.S. Uses Sword Blades Instead Of Explosives To Hit A Target
(Allegedly US) drone strike targeting a car allegedly carrying members of Turkey-backed Ahrar al-Sham group has killed 3 including a senior commander of Ahrar al-Sham. As per early reports, it appears the drone strike was carried out by high precision AGM 114R9X @Aviation_Intel pic.twitter.com/Znq4c3Oahx — Doc Anomaly (@kennethdockery) December 7, 2019 *Warzone/The Drive: **America's Missile That Uses Sword Blades Instead Of Explosives Has Struck Again In Syria* For the second time this week, the secretive AGM-114R9X Hellfire missile has punched a hole through a car's roof and sl... more »
Two Lessons from the Pensacola Murders
There are two lessons from the recent murders on the Pensacola base that are staring us in the face, one on gun control and one on an interventionist foreign policy. Gun Control One of my biggest surprises when I got on U.S. military bases (I was an economics professor at the U.S. Navy’s Naval Postgraduate […] The post Two Lessons from the Pensacola Murders appeared first on Econlib.
Yemenis Know Firsthand the Extremist Underpinnings of the Pensacola Shooter
In Yemen, Saudi forces routinely target civilians based on ideological underpinnings, a fact morbidly demonstrated by the large number of civilian casualties in the country. The post Yemenis Know Firsthand the Extremist Underpinnings of the Pensacola Shooter appeared first on MintPress News.
Why Is The World Bank Still Offering Low Interest Loans To China?
*The Straits Times:* *Trump calls for World Bank to stop loaning to China* WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 6) called for the World Bank to stop loaning money to China, one day after the institution adopted a lending plan to Beijing over Washington's objections. The World Bank on Thursday adopted a plan to aid China with US$1 billion (S$1.36 billion) to US$1.5 billion in low-interest loans annually through June 2025. The plan calls for lending to "gradually decline" from the previous five-year average of US$1.8 billion. "Why is the World Bank loaning ... more »
What can drones do to protect civilians in armed conflict?
Michael Yekple, Ph.D. Candidate in Security Studies, University of Central Florida at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
Drones could help United Nations peacekeepers save civilians' lives – but there are obstacles.
U.S. To Hold Largest Europe Exercises In 25 Years
*Reuters:* *Cold War redux? U.S. to hold largest Europe exercises in 25 years* * 20,000 U.S. troops to deploy to Europe for 'Defender' * U.S. presence in Europe growing as Trump criticises allies The United States will send 20,000 troops to Europe next April and May in its biggest military exercises on European soil since the Cold War to underscore Washington's commitment to NATO, a senior allied commander said on Tuesday. Days after a NATO summit in London at which U.S. President Donald Trump called low-spending European allies "delinquent", U.S. Major General Barre Seguin said t... more »
51,312 abortions 2017-2018
What Warren Buffet gave through his foundation in 2001-2012 paid for 2.7 million abortions. One of the reasons he was able to complain about his low taxes (said his tax rate was lower than his secretary's) is that his taxes were reduced by these "donations." So we helped pay for the abortions he wanted. No gulags; no death camps; no gas chambers; no lynching. Just financing abortions. https://www.lifenews.com/2019/12/10/warren-buffet-foundation-spent-77-million-on-abortion-enough-to-kill-220000-babies-in-abortions/
How We Were Led Down The Garden Path From Herat To Kandahar To Kabul To Mazar-i-Sharif
Craig Whitlock broke the story-- At War With The Truth-- The Afghanistan Papers-- in the *Washington Post*... and it's a doozy. I imagine Barbara Lee, the only member of the House to vote against attacking Afghanistan, is walking around with a big smile on her face today. Admiral Mike Franken (Ret) is a progressive Democrat running for Joni Ernst's Senate seat in Iowa. I asked him about the Afghanistan Papers since he was active duty for much of the war. "For many decades an unfortunate characteristic of American foreign policy has been to substitute a comprehensive approach wit... more »
Understanding Ukraine (and the recent summit) with The Saker
*The recent Germany, France, Ukraine & Russia summit in Paris - parts of a good review below by the Saker. If you don't understand the Ukraine situation, now is the time to learn - Saker is one of the best. Bruce* *Making sense of the Paris summit: a quick analysis* By The Saker The first thing we need to do is the remember what each participant wanted from this summit. Here is a summary of what I think (not how they officially stated it) each starting position was: *Zelenskii: key notion “a flexible approach” to the Minsk Agreements* - No direct negotiations with the LDN... more »
Leading environmental groups urge Congress to oppose a pro-polluter NAFTA 2.0
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
10-Dec-2019 The renegotiated NAFTA fails to meet the baseline standards for environmental and climate protection that the environmental community has consistently called for.
New Jersey Bills S2173 and A3818 “Exemptions from Mandatory Immunizations”
By Mary Holland, CHD Legal Counsel On Thursday, December 12, the New Jersey Senate Health Committee will hold a hearing on bill S2173 that would repeal the religious exemption to vaccination. If the bill passes out of the 10-member committee, the bill would advance to a vote before the entire Senate and Assembly, possibly as […] The post New Jersey Bills S2173 and A3818 “Exemptions from Mandatory Immunizations” appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
How the Global North’s Left Media Helped Pave the Way for Bolivia’s Right-Wing Coup
In our brave new age of hybrid warfare, corporate media play the role of ideological heavy artillery within the arsenal of Western imperialist powers. Day in and day out, “reputable” establishment outlets bombard progressive and/or anti-imperialist governments in the Global South with endless salvos of smears and libelous misrepresentations (e.g., FAIR.org, 5/23/18, 8/23/18, 4/11/19, 7/25/19).
Republican Lawmakers On 'Significant Errors' By FBI in 'Explosive' Trump Probe
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) listens to testimony during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 9, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott] 'The Inspector General’s report confirms what many of us feared,' Rep. Jim Jordan wrote.t Republican lawmakers touted the FISA report findings Monday, noting the FBI had made significant errors and omissions when applying for warrants to spy on a Trump campaign advisor. Justice Department Inspector General Michael H... more »
The Trump Administration Denies that It's Fighting Iran in Yemen
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump said that he needed to help Saudi Arabia fight Iran in Yemen. Now his administration is downplaying Iran’s connections to the Houthi rebels. Trump administration officials have made a sudden about-face from trying to crush the Houthi rebellion to extending an olive branch to the Iranian-backed rebels in an effort to follow Saudi Arabia’s lead on the war in Yemen. America’s involvement in the war has allowed Saudi Arabia to carry out a brutal siege on Houthi-held areas, where tens of thousands of civilians hav... more »
Apple Concerned China-Born Employees Accused of Tech Theft Will Flee
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: The Apple Inc. logo is seen hanging at the entrance to the Apple store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York, U.S., October 16, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Segar] One of them also took documents related to the Patriot Missile program... Apple is worried that two of the company’s ex-employees who were born in China and are accused of stealing trade secrets from the company could flee to their native countries before the trial. Prosecutors for Apple argued at a court hearing Monday that Xiaolang Zhang and Jizhong Chen are flight risks and should be... more »
Will Lara Trump Run For Congress? Trump Scion Speaks Out
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Lara Trump speaks before a U.S. President Donald Trump campaign kick off rally at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, U.S., June 18, 2019. Picture taken June 18, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri] Rumors have been swirling. WASHINGTON – Senior Trump campaign advisor Lara Trump clarified Tuesday that she is not running for Congress. Trump spoke Tuesday at POLITICO’s Women Rule Summit in Washington, D.C., where she discussed her father-in-law, President Donald Trump, in addition to her love for animals and her thoughts on impeachment... more »
Warren’s Hidden Past Defending Big Business From Green Activists
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren appears on stage at a First in the West Event at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., November 17, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri] It was revealed in a new report. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts defended a major real estate company in the 1990s as activists urged the company to clean up toxic waste, The Washington Post reported, citing an over 20-year-old memo. Warren wrote a memo in 1996 arguing that businesses faced the “risk of the unknown” from a growing threat o... more »
FBI Admonished Informant on Trump Campaign For ‘Aggressiveness’ And ‘Questionable Allegiance’ in 2011
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: The U.S. Justice Department's Inspector General Michael Horowitz's report entitled] The FBI wanted to stop working with Stefan Halper. But they tapped him again in 2016. *The Justice Department’s report on the FBI’s investigation of the Trump campaign revealed more details about Stefan Halper, the former Cambridge professor who worked as an FBI informant. * - *According to the report, the FBI temporarily ended a relationship with Halper in 2011 because he displayed “questionable allegiance” to the target of an FBI intel... more »
Here's Why Gabbard Won't Show Up At The Next Debate—Even If She Qualifies
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks during a news conference at the The 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City, U.S., October 29, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid] She has previously considered boycotting past debates. Democratic Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard announced Monday that she won’t participate in the December debate, even if she were to qualify for it. Gabbard tweeted Monday evening that she will be meeting with voters in New Hampshire and South Carolina instead of going to the debate. She h... more »
Biden Advisor: 'Look, Fat' Is 'The Kind of Fire That We Need' To Beat Trump
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting at Chickasaw Event Center in New Hampton, Iowa, U.S., December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton] 'So if anyone is wondering if Joe Biden can take on Donald Trump, and he’s ready for a fight, I point you to the video in Iowa,' she said. WASHINGTON — 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden’s senior advisor said Tuesday that people should look to a “forceful” video of Biden in Iowa from last week if they wonder whether he ca... more »
Attorney-General Attacks ‘Completely Irresponsible Press,’ FBI's ‘Gross Abuses’ In Trump Surveillance Probe
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr describes the Trump administration's effort to gain citizenship data during the 2020 census as Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross stands at his side during an event with the president in the Rose Garden of the White House] Trump's campaign 'was clearly spied upon,' he said. Attorney General William Barr blasted the “completely irresponsible press” Tuesday as well as the FBI for their respective roles in pushing the debunked theory that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian government in 2016. Barr said... more »
In A War, This Super 'Gun' Is How Russia Would Destroy Your Cities
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * More than just a large mortar. *Key point:* The 2S4 has no equivalent in Western militaries. Self-propelled heavy mortar carriers are ubiquitous in modern mechanized armies. Mounted on light armored carriers and placed at the disposal of battalion commanders, such vehicles can deliver heavy and fast-responding indirect bombardments with 120-millimeter shells. When compared to self-propelled howitzers of similar caliber, mortars are lighter and require a smaller logistical train, but have significantly shorter range. The United States Army mounts 1... more »
The F-35 Will Die: Long Live the 6th Generation Stealth Fighter
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The future is coming. *Key point:* The F-35 is only the beginning for high-tech stealth fighters. It is also possible that the new 6th-generation fighter could use advanced, futuristic stealth technology able to enable newer, more capable air defenses. The air defenses of potential adversaries are increasingly using faster computing processing power and are better networked together, more digital, able to detect a wider range of frequencies and able to detect stealthy aircraft at farther distances. The Air Force has begun experimen... more »
The Soviet Union Performed a Whopping 715 Nuclear Bomb Tests
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsar_Bomba#/media/File:Tsar01.jpg] How is Russia not a radiated wasteland? *Key Point:* Many of the tests were done on the uninhabited Cental Asian steppes at a place called Semipalatinsk. The Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb in 1949, just four years after the United States. Like the United States, the USSR conducted an aggressive testing schedule throughout the Cold War, ultimately conducting 715 nuclear tests over a period of forty-one years. Also like its rival—and to an even greater extent—the Sovi... more »
Deadliest Weapon After a Nuclear Bomb: Meet Russia's TOS-1 MLRS 'Buratino'
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * This thing does some real damage. *Key point:* Buratino is a unique Russian self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) that has seen action in global hotspots like Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq and Syria. The TOS-1 *Buratino *is a unique Russian self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) that has seen action in global hotspots like Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq and Syria. Like the enormous 240-millimeter 2S4 self-propelled mortar, the TOS-1’s specialty is obliterating heavily fortified positions. Although some of these may be fou... more »
Scientists Have Created a Bacterium That Poops Huge Amounts of Psilocybin
*Jake Anderson* - Scientists now know how to produce a high-quality, low-cost, industrial-scale strain of psilocybin.
"The Only Genuine Ideas..."
"The man with the clear head is the man who frees himself from those fantastic "ideas" [the characterological lie about reality] and looks life in the face, realizes that everything in it is problematic, and feels himself lost. And this is the simple truth - that to live is to feel oneself lost - he who accepts it has already begun to find himself, to be on firm ground. Instinctively, as do the shipwrecked, he will look round for something to which to cling, and that tragic, ruthless glance, absolutely sincere, because it is a question of his salvation, will cause him to bring orde... more »
Blighted Housing: H-2a Visa Program Requires Housing & Housing Inspections for Non-U.S. Farmworkers (But Not for US Farmworkers)
Americans Call Congress to Stop HR 5038: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative Rather than improving conditions for US Farmworkers, the US House is trying … Continue reading →
United Farm Workers Under Cesar Chavez was Committed to Restricting Legal and Illegal Immigration
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : This is before most people’s brains fell out and there was still common sense. Almost no…
US House Judiciary Chair Nadler Announces Intro of Articles of Impeachment Against Donald John Trump
While the articles, below, are narrowly defined, it has more substance than lying under oath. It is but one example … Continue reading →
"Government employees multiplying like rabbits"
That's the title of a thought-provoking article at BizPacReview. Here's an excerpt. By 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics stated there were 80% more people employed by government in America than those employed in the manufacturing sector. And federal, state and local governments employed about 21 million people. By October, 2019, this number had risen to 24,421,000 government workers, if we include the 1.4 million military employees. Of this amount, 17.3% worked for the federal government, 21.9% worked for state government, and 60.8% were employed by local governments. The expa... more »
New Poll: Democrats' Favorite Candidate Is … Hillary Clinton?
[image: new-poll-democrats-favorite-candidate-is-hillary-clinton] A voter survey that included Hillary Clinton found the former first lady leading the field of 2020 Democrat presidential candidates.
U.S. Officials Lied to American Public About War in Afghanistan
[image: u-s-officials-lied-to-american-public-about-war-in-afghanistan] The head of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction said, “the American people have constantly been lied to” about Afghanistan.
Denmark eyes medical marijuana trial extension
Denmark might need to extend its medical cannabis trial plans in order for the government to conduct a mandated midterm evaluation of the pilot program, Health Minister Magnus Heunicke said. The four-year program launched in 2018, and a formal evaluation is required to take place in 2020. The number of patients who accessed medical cannabis […] Denmark eyes medical marijuana trial extension is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
White Island and the new “NEMA”… NZ’s Civil Defence as we knew it closed Dec 1st!
If you only ever read the mainstream version of world events you will likely consign this to conspiracy but there are events unfolding in your country since those in March this year that are not what they seem. People will be aware now of course of the eruption two days ago at White Island in … Continue reading White Island and the new “NEMA”… NZ’s Civil Defence as we knew it closed Dec 1st! →
Cell phone tower shut down at elementary school after eight kids are diagnosed with cancer in ‘mysterious’ cluster
“There is scant evidence that cell phone towers pose a real risk to humans” “Sprint, which owns the tower, has shut it down despite insisting the radio frequency levels are 100 times below the federal limit” SURE! Do watch Josh del Sol’s ‘Take Back Your Power’ doco. He explains how the industry levels are set. … Continue reading Cell phone tower shut down at elementary school after eight kids are diagnosed with cancer in ‘mysterious’ cluster →
A Human rights event this Friday: Hear a speaker on VACCINATIONS TRUTH
With Mandatory Vaccinations being pushed at every opportunity, you need to know the facts. You all know what has been going down in Samoa…..a State of Emergency declared and roads closed. Will this be a precedent for New Zealand? Is this a practice run for New Zealand? Come and hear Prof Nigel Gray speak … … Continue reading A Human rights event this Friday: Hear a speaker on VACCINATIONS TRUTH →
Climate Fraud: UN General Secretary Guterres Tells 3 Lies In Single Sentence! He’s “Saying Exact Opposite Of What’s True”
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: It’s certainly no misperception that global warming alarmists have become far more shrill over the past months with ever wilder, more sensational claims about how the climate is getting more dangerous. Making up facts For example, in his COP25 opening speech, many of the claims made by UN…
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Multiple People Killed in New Jersey Shooting, Including Cop
Sporadic, heavy gunfire rang out Tuesday over the course of at least an hour in a Jersey City neighborhood.
Is the Trump Admin Ending Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 People?
A rule change that hardens work requirements for those receiving federal food assistance is expected to go into effect in 2020.
Did Pope Francis Compare President Trump to King Herod?
Herod the Great ordered the "massacre of the Innocents" in the Gospel according to Matthew.
NPR: Eat For 10 Hours. Fast For 14. This Daily Habit Prompts Weight Loss, Study Finds
By now, you’ve surely heard the term intermittent fasting, which can encompass everything from skipping a meal each day to fasting a few days a week. But what about simply limiting your daily eating window to 10 hours? This means that if you take your first bite of food at 8 a.m., you’d need to […] The post NPR: Eat For 10 Hours. Fast For 14. This Daily Habit Prompts Weight Loss, Study Finds appeared first on Health Nut News.
Neonicotinoids Pose Ecosystemwide Threat
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Story at-a-glance – A majority of soybean, corn, canola and sunflower seeds planted in the U.S. are precoated with neonicotinoid insecticides, also known as “neonics.” More than half of garden plants attractive to bees sold at garden centers are also pretreated with these toxic pesticides Neonics have been shown […] The post Neonicotinoids Pose Ecosystemwide Threat appeared first on Health Nut News.
Chile Military Plane With 38 People Missing On Way To Antarctica
*FOX News:* *Chile loses contact with military plane headed to Antarctica, 38 on board* Chile’s president says his country is making “every humanly possible effort” Tuesday to find a military plane carrying 38 that vanished shortly after taking off for Antarctica. Officials lost contact with the C-130 Hercules aircraft at 6:13 p.m. Monday, less than 90 minutes after the plane departed from the city of Punta Arenas for a Chilean base on the world’s southernmost continent. The plane likely would have run out of fuel around 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, the air force said, adding that a searc... more »
The Israel Lobby’s Hidden Hand in the Theft of Iraqi and Syrian Oil
The outsized role of U.S. Israel lobby operatives in abetting the theft of Syrian and Iraqi oil reveals how this powerful lobby also facilitates more covert aspects of U.S.-Israeli cooperation and the implementation of policies that favor Israel. The post The Israel Lobby’s Hidden Hand in the Theft of Iraqi and Syrian Oil appeared first on MintPress News.
Jihadists allegedly ‘transfer chlorine gas’ to southern Idlib: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels from the Al-Nusra Front (likely reference to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham) have recently transported chemical weapons to the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate, Sputnik Arabic reported, citing local sources. According to the Sputnik report, the Al-Nusra Front, with help from the White Helmets, transferred several cylinders of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants destroy Syrian Army post in northwest Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants from the so-called “Syrian National Army” (SNA) released a video on Tuesday showing their forces destroying a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) post in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate. According to the militant group, their fighter fired an anti-tank guided missile at the Syrian Army post […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Belarusian T-72B hit targets non-stop: video
The Belarusian Armed Forces posted footage of a T-72B tank hitting multiple targets during military drills near the city of Borisov. The video shows the massive war machine driving at 10 kilometres per hour (over six mph) and firing non-stop, delivering direct hits, one after another, in just a minute. Now, that’s what we call […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran allegedly fortifying base along Syria-Iraq border with new tunnels: satellite photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – Image Satellite International released new photos on Tuesday of the Iranian base near the Syrian border-city of Albukamal in the Deir Ezzor Governorate. See here #ISI #intelligence report: https://t.co/WUxD5D9EAA#Space #IMINT #VISINT #Satellite #Syria #Iraq #Iran — ImageSat Intl. (@ImageSatIntl) December 10, 2019 According to the ISI report, the Iranian IRGC […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan will not accept Nobel Peace Prize if awarded
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that he will not accept the Nobel Peace Prize if he was announced the winner of the award. According to the Anadolu News Agency, Erdogan made the remarks after the Austrian writer, Peter Handke, was given the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Black Sea Fleet destroys enemy targets with cruise missiles: TASS
The Black Sea Fleet frigate Admiral Essen fired Kalibr cruise missiles to strike a simulated enemy’s naval and air targets in drills, the Fleet’s press office reported on Tuesday “In accordance with the combat training plan, the crew of the Black Sea Fleet frigate Admiral Essen is holding a series of shipborne drills with missile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army heavily targets jihadist trenches along southern Idlib front-lines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – For the second time in two days, the Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) has not used their warplanes to strike the Idlib Governorate. To pick up the slack for the absence of airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has carried out several artillery and missile strikes across the southern countryside […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran built up air defenses around key Syrian base months ago: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Iranian air defense system has been deployed in for several months now, a source from the Syrian military told Al-Masdar News from Damascus. According to the source, the Iranian Armed Forces deployed one of their air defense systems to the T-4 Airbase in eastern Homs after a big attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Bou Saab says IRGC official’s comments about using Lebanon to attack Israel is ‘unacceptable’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – Lebanese Minister of Defense, Elias Bou Saab, responded to the recent comments from the adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), saying that if the statement was said, then it was ‘unacceptable.’ Bou Saab, through his official account on Twitter, tweeted: “If what is attributed to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army uses advanced Russian equipment in northeast Latakia: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – Engineering units from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) are working to dismantle the explosives left behind by the jihadist rebels in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate. According to a Sputnik Arabic correspondent, engineering units of the Syrian Army are working to clear the liberated areas in northeast Latakia, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Explosive classified documents reveal Afghan war mass deception
In what’s already being hailed as a defining and explosive “Pentagon papers” moment, a cache of previously classified documents obtained by The Washington Post show top Pentagon leaders continuously lied to the public about the “progress” of the now eighteen-year long Afghan war. The some 2,000 pages of notes from interviews of senior officials who […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US suspects Iran is behind attacks on their bases in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The U.S. suspects that Iran is behind the latest attacks on their installations inside Iraq, CNN reported on Tuesday. According to the CNN report, the U.S. government believes that Iran is behind these rocket attacks on their bases because of the sophisticated projectiles that have been used. In particular, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia, Turkey agree to not expand Syria’s safe zone
Moscow and Ankara will not expand the safe zone in northeastern Syria, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev told reporters on Tuesday. “The memorandum signed by Presidents Putin and Erdogan clearly defines the safe zone. It needs to be maintained in its current form. This is the only way. Expanding the zone will […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey is ready to deploy troops to fight Haftar in Libya: Erdogan
Turkey and Libya have signed an expanded maritime, security and military cooperation agreement which gives Turkey the right to deploy troops there if requested by authorities in Tripoli, President Erdogan has told state-run TRT television in an interview on Monday. “In the event of such a call coming, it is Turkey’s decision what kind of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthi forces announce the downing of an enemy aircraft
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Ansarallah Movement (Houthis) announced this afternoon that their forces had shot down an enemy aircraft over the northern region of Yemen. According to Al-Masirah TV, the Ansarallah forces said that “their air defenses shot down a coalition reconnaissance plane while it was flying over the Kassara area of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
CENSURE WOULDN'T GET A SINGLE REPUBLICAN VOTE EITHER
Oh dear, we're talking about this again: A small group of vulnerable House Democrats is floating the longshot idea of censuring President Donald Trump instead of impeaching him, according to multiple lawmakers familiar with the conversations. Those Democrats, all representing districts that Trump won in 2016, huddled on Monday afternoon in an 11th-hour bid to weigh additional — though unlikely — options to punish the president for his role in the Ukraine scandal as the House speeds toward an impeachment vote next week.... The idea of censure, according to the lawmakers, is to offer ... more »
WADA Sporting Ban is Part of West’s New Cold War Against Russia
*Patrick Henningsen* | This US-led move is part of West's renewed Cold War - designed to isolate Russia internationally, and weaken the Putin government at home.
A Giant Floating Machine is Now Cleaning Up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
*Elias Marat* - In a historical first, a giant floating machine designed to clean up plastic from the ocean is collecting trash from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Mexican Inventors Create Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative Based on Nopal Cactus
*Elias Marat* - The new material is a sustainable alternative to faux leather made with oil-based plastics.
Russia - Ukraine Summit In Paris -- News Roundup December 10, 2019
*DW*:* Russia, Ukraine agree to ceasefire by year-end at Paris talks* Russia and Ukraine have made progress on restoring peace in eastern Ukraine at a Paris summit mediated by Germany and France. In addition to implementing a ceasefire, the two sides also agreed to a prisoner exchange. Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, agreed to implement a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine by year-end, following their first meeting on Monday at a summit in Paris mediated by France and Germany. "The sides commit to a full and comprehensive implemen... more »
World News Briefs -- December 10, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *I will be EXONERATED says Donald Trump as Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment against him: President says he will take part in Senate trial on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress - with full House to vote next week* * Speaker Pelosi and Democrats announced formal articles of impeachment * The White House said the president will fight the charges in the Senate * 'The President will address these false charges in the Senate and expects to be fully exonerated,' press secretary Stephanie Grisham said in a statement * Charges against Trump focu... more »
The US players hoping to take Western Sydney Wanderers to the top in women's soccer
Many women footballers play back-to-back seasons across the two hemispheres, and now the Wanderers are boosting their side with three US league title winners.
These graphics illustrate the toxic smoke Sydneysiders have been inhaling for weeks
Smoke, dust and ash have been an unwelcome reality in Sydney for weeks. Here you can see how dangerous particles differ in air across the city.
Rebecca thought she was buying a dachshund puppy called Gina. Now she's at risk of identity theft
The consumer watchdog wants the Federal Government to regulate online platforms more tightly, amid concerns the ongoing problem of "puppy scams" is now leading to identity theft.
A new particle could be the carrier of a 'fifth force'
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If the existence of a previously unknown particle is confirmed, it could help to explain dark matter — the mysterious substance scientists believe accounts for more than 80 per cent of the mass in the universe, writes Celine Boehm and Tibor Kibedi.
Arts has become a dirty word — and now a billion-dollar industry is spooked
The Prime Minister's announcement last week is just the latest in a trend away from the word "arts", with even artists themselves shying away from using it, writes Michaela Boland.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/10/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “‘There’s a deal:’ Mexico says USMCA trade pact to be signed Tuesday” [Reuters]. “Canada, Mexico and the United States have reached an agreement on a new North American free trade deal and they will sign it on Tuesday, but the pact still needs the approval of U.S. and Canadian […]
Physicists Are Creating Lasers Powerful Enough to Rip Holes in the Fabric of Reality
*Jake Anderson* -New technology could allow a high-velocity laser to pierce “through [the] fabric of the Universe.”
Zero-Waste Juicing Machine Uses 3D Printer To Make Cups From Orange Peels
*John Vibes* - A new prototype orange juicer utilizes 3D printing technology to create a zero-waste drink dispenser.
Flu Shot Fails to Protect Seniors and May Increase Miscarriages
*Dr. Mercola* - U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data have repeatedly demonstrated that the flu vaccine does not work for seniors.
Rrecord snowfall in North Dakota’s capital city.
The snow started falling early in the afternoon, with steady snow by 1:00 p.m. 8 Dec 2019 – As of 6 p.m., the Weather Service said that 2.75 inches of snow had fallen. The previous record for December 8th in Bismarck was 1.8 inches, set in 2012. Sunday Snowfall Sets Record for December 8th Thanks ... Read moreRrecord snowfall in North Dakota’s capital city. The post Rrecord snowfall in North Dakota’s capital city. appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Is it Jaw-Jaw or War With Iran?
[image: is-it-jaw-jaw-or-war-with-iran] While last week ended with a hopeful U.S.-Iranian prisoner exchange that was hailed by President Donald Trump, a few days earlier, the week produced more ominous news.
Former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker Passes Away at 92
[image: former-fed-chairman-paul-volcker-passes-away-at-92] A closer look at the seven decades of "service" by Paul Volcker reveals little reason for Americans to lament his passing.
Wray Rubber Stamps IG Report; Trump Takes Dig at FBI Chief’s “Attitude”
[image: wray-rubber-stamps-ig-report-trump-takes-dig-at-fbi-chief-s-attitude] President Trump publicly lashed out at FBI Director Christopher Wray for accepting the IG report’s conclusion about the FBI spying on the Trump campaign.
Democrats’ Diversity — Only in the Back of the Bus
[image: democrats-diversity-only-in-the-back-of-the-bus] The “Our diversity is our strength!” Party is starting to look rather monochromatic in its upper echelons these days.
Nunes Lambasts Schiff’s “Blatant Disregard” for House Rules
[image: nunes-lambasts-schiff-s-blatant-disregard-for-house-rules] Representative Devin Nunes blasted House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff's handling of documents relating to the House's ongoing impeachment inquiry. Nunes accused Schiff of an "alarming" and "blatant disregard" of House rules.
Property tax bills vary widely across New York State
Residents of the Mid-Hudson village of Liberty had the highest effective property tax rate in New York (outside New York City and Nassau) during fiscal year 2019, according to the newest edition of Benchmarking NY, the Empire Center’s annual examination of local property
Court rejects FBI effort to keep secret records about FBI meeting with Clinton lawyer on Russia
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg denied a Justice Department effort to block the release of any communications between former FBI General Counsel James Baker and Michael Sussmann, a Perkins Coie law partner and former DOJ attorney, who reportedly met with Baker
Watchdogs are probing Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s alleged intervention with Ukraine prosecutor
(Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today it has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the State Department seeking documents related to a reported “untouchables list” given in late 2016 by former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch
Judicial Watch sues DOJ for emails, texts of Inspector General Michael Atkinson
Seeks All Atkinson Communications Regarding Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Anthony Weiner, Twenty-Fifth Amendment and/or Presidential Impeachment, Including Emails and Text Messages with House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and His Staff (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today it filed a
Maddow and Williams and MoJoe oh my!
*TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019The Inka empire and us:* How extensive, how extreme, is human mental dysfunction? Human dysfunction runs quite deep, especially at times like these. Consider the first fourteen minutes of last night's Maddow Show. Before she got to the impending impeachment of Donald J. Trump; before she discussed the inspector's general's report about the Russia probe; before she discussed the new report which said that the public has been systematically deceived about the war in Afghanistan— Before Maddow touched on any such matters, she devoted her first fourteen mi... more »
Claim: newly identified jet-stream pattern could imperil global food supplies
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Omega blocking highs can remain in place for several days or even weeks [image credit: UK Met Office] Another day, another attempt at a climate scare story. That’s a well-identified pattern too. But is this jet-stream pattern really ‘newly’ identified, or was it described by NASA nine years ago?…
Hurricanes Unrelated to CO2
Originally posted on Science Matters: A recent study exposes the lack of relation between CO2 and hurricanes in the US North Atlantic. Ryan Truchelut and Erica Staehling published An Energetic Perspective on United States Tropical Cyclone Landfall Droughts in Geophysical Research Letters, December 2017. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. H/T Craig Idso and Master…
You go girl—Nikki Haley
Usually I don't reply to party, candidate or non-profit surveys--they are always an appeal for money. But yesterday I got one for Republican something or other with Nikki Haley's name as the headliner. So I filled out the survey, added some money, then an orange sticky note, *"Nikki Haley for President 2024."* Three term SC House; Governor SC 2011-2017; Ambassador to UN 2017-2018. Graduate of Clemson; experience in business; active in civic affairs. Parents are both immigrants from India. Wife and mother of 2. She has stated, "I'm not pro-life because the Republican Party tells me, I... more »
Marie Fredriksson of Swedish Pop Duo Roxette Dies at 61
The pop duo Roxette were Sweden’s best-known band since ABBA in the 1970s and 1980s.
Santa Trump comes to Brixton
Imagine if you met Donald Trump on your high street handing out boxes of chlorinated chicken and pesticide contaminated baby food - all with festive Christmas cheer!
Constitutional Reckoning
For the Symposium on Mary Anne Franks, The Cult of the Constitution (Stanford University Press, 2019). Mary Anne Franks On July 25, 1974, Representative Barbara Jordan of Texas opened her argument for impeaching the President the of the United States by reflecting on the preamble to the Constitution. Jordan, the first African-American Congresswoman elected from the South, noted that when those words were written, she was not included in the Constitution's protections. But “through the process of amendment, interpretation and court decision I have finally been included in 'We, the ... more »
Pelosi Exposes Herself as Apologist for Genocide, Unfit To Discuss Impeachment of President Trump
[image: Nancy Pelosi. (NBC Screengrab)] *If you'd like text updates when we release new articles on the Coup attempt against President Trump, text SC20 to (800)929-7566 - You can text STOP to leave at anytime.* In a reversal of her earlier position against impeaching President Donald Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is now insisting the House of Representatives file impeachment charges against the President for alleged abuse of power. She claims, in spite of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s assertion that there was no quid pro quo making military aid conditional on the inv... more »
Would YOU do business with a Deadbeat?
*Jason Kenney with former PM Stephen Harper* Would YOU do business with a deadbeat? Would you expect anyone in your family to do business with a deadbeat--even if that deadbeat was also a member of your own family? The more you read about the *American owned and operated oil business* that has been powering Alberta's economy for decades now--the more you learn and realize that it is an entirely false economy. The gas/oil business is built on government "welfare bum" handouts, subsidies, tax breaks and *avoidance of all responsibility to the environment-*-that it is systematically ... more »
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Calls Activist Greta Thunberg a ‘Brat’
Brazil’s President called the young Swedish environmental activist a “brat” after she expressed concern about the slayings of indigenous Brazilians in the Amazon.
The Poet: Mary Oliver, “I Worried”
*“I Worried”* “I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was taught, and if not how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong, will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even the sparrows can do it and I am, well, hopeless. Is my eyesight fading or am I just imagining it, am I going to get rheumatism, lockjaw, dementia? Finally I saw that worrying had come to nothing. And gave it up. And took my old body and went out into the morning, and sang.” - Mary Oliver
Docs Prove Bush, Obama, & Trump ALL LIED, Sent Troops to Die in Afghanistan for No Reason
[image: afghanistan]Success in Afghanistan "was actually irrelevant because we were just killing so many people and it wasn’t making any difference at all.”
( Of course it was making a difference. It was killing so many people. )
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