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The Baby Jesus is Outraged!
(By Cyril Blubberpuss, Conservative-American.) *T*hat's what I yelled as I waddled away after I rifled the collection box at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Broadway because the child-diddling Catholic Church are famously corrupt and, well, I didn't want those well-meaning donations to fall into corrupt hands. Who cares if not a single penny of if came from my wallet? And, really, that's what my friend the president is being impeached for! He simply refused to turn over $391,000,000 to the Ukrainians that didn't come from his bank account. Yes, he handed over military aid to them in... more »
Latest Craft - Three Snow Wise Men
*Three Snow* *Wise Men* *Wooden Candlesticks* Hi Readers: Just pausing for a moment to let you know that at this time of year, Crafts really do take priority over blogging...*except when I blog about crafts,* lol. The three Snow Wise Men above were completed just moments ago. A fellow wood carver up at the studio had the idea to make snowmen out of old chair legs but he didn't know how to finish them--so I asked him to drill holes in the hats to make them functional candle holders ["form and function"] then bought the three [why there are only three and not four...will forever b... more »
Bad News For Coup Crew – Former NSA Director Mike Rogers Working With John Durham For Several Months…
Merry Christmas. The intercept is reporting that former NSA Director, Admiral Mike Rogers, has been working with U.S. Attorney John Durham for several months during his investigation into the origin of the 2016 intelligence operation against candidate Trump. This is … Continue reading →
Texas Pathologist Criticizes Child Abuse Pediatricians – Wants Law Put in Place to Protect Parents
NBC News along with the Houston Chronicle is continuing their series in exposing medical kidnapping. Mike Hixenbaugh and Keri Blakinger recently published an article featuring Dr. Michael Laposata, chief of pathology at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, who has a history of helping parents wrongly convicted of child abuse by Child Abuse Pediatricians. Dr. Laposata, along with other Texas doctors and Texas lawmakers, want to see the law changed so that courts do not rely solely on the opinion of a single "Child Abuse" doctor as an expert. They want to require that cou... more »
Whoo’s There? Family Discovers Owl in Christmas Tree
A Georgia family got a real hoot from their Christmas tree.
Navy, Army Probes Find No Racism Intent in Hand Gestures
Hand gestures flashed by West Point cadets and Naval Academy midshipmen during the televised Army-Navy football game were not racist signals, military investigations have concluded.
Did 4 Democratic Senators Turn Republican Because They Oppose Impeachment?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Justice Roberts Call Impeachment Vote ‘Immoral and Possibly Illegal’?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Chet Raymo, "The Song of Amergin"
"The Song of Amergin" by Chet Raymo "It is commonly called "The Song of Amergin," and it is reputed to be the first poem composed in Ireland, by one of the "Milesian princes" who colonized the island several hundred years before the birth of Christ. "I am the wind on the sea. I am the ocean wave. I am the sound of the billows. I am the seven-horned stag. I am the hawk on the cliff. I am the dewdrop in sunlight. I am the fairest of flowers. I am the raging boar. I am the salmon in the deep pool. I am the lake on the plain. I am the meaning of the poem. I am the point of the spear. I am t... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 12/20/19"
*Updated frequently as available.* ◆ PM 12/20/19: Gregory Mannerino, "The Three "F's" Driving The Market" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ *Related:* "With Stocks In Full-Blown Melt Up, Here Are The Key Gamma And Delta Strikes To Watch" ◆ *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 12/20/19 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significant... more »
Dangerous Bacteria Found in Walmart Pork
Written by Joseph Mercola, D.O., Ph.D. Pork samples purchased from Walmart contained dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as “superbugs,” Food Dive reported. Researchers found 80% of pork samples tested from mid-Atlantic Walmart stores were resistant to at least one antibiotic, while 37% of the bacteria in the Walmart samples were resistant to three or more […] The post Dangerous Bacteria Found in Walmart Pork appeared first on Health Nut News.
Cartel Money Man: “We Control All the Territory” Used to Smuggle Migrants
[image: cartel-money-man-we-control-all-the-territory-used-to-smuggle-migrants] The cartels have adapted to the White House’s efforts to crack down on illegal migration thanks to widespread corruption among Mexican officials.
'How much of me is Aboriginal?': Finding my identity with white skin
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Ever since she was a kid, people considered journalist Elliana Lawford white because of her pale skin. Her journey for self-acceptance as a proud Wiradjuri and Anaiwan woman had an unlikely beginning: with a can of fake tan.
Music (and surgeons) saved his life, now Chez and his band are bringing rhythm to hospital wards
When Cesare "Chez" Crispigni and his bandmates — all between 77 and 80 years old — strike up a song in the waiting rooms of Princess Alexandra Hospital visitors start tapping their feet and singing along, bringing a bit of joy, staff say, to what can be an overwhelming place.
Your deep-reading brain is the perfect antidote to screens — and here's how to engage it
Are you finding it hard to read deeply and even remember what you've read after a year of scanning and skimming quickly through digital content? You're not alone — but you should be able to fix it.
The brutal grind lived by dozens of Australians chasing the Major League dream
Salaries below the poverty line, cramped living arrangements, second jobs and a gruelling travel schedule — to reach the Major League Baseball, Aussie players sacrifice all in pursuit of their dream.
Trust in MPs collapses as WA politics ends the year mired in sex and corruption scandals
Allegations of a $22 million public sector fraud, claims an MP used taxpayer funds for interstate sex trips and a police probe of a government staffer after a Christmas party threaten to plunge the public's dim view of MPs to a new low.
'Life is tough enough': Northern Australians ditch insurance as premiums soar
Many people in disaster-prone areas of northern Australia are choosing to opt out of insurance because they can't afford it, according to the ACCC.
British prosecutors charge wife of American diplomat involved in accident killing teenager
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The United Kingdom charges the wife of a US diplomat with causing death by dangerous driving and will seek her extradition over a car crash in which a teenager died.
How one MP changed the game for Tasmania's Parliament
Independent MP Madeleine Ogilvie's unexpected return to Parliament has changed the lay of the land, prompting Sue Hickey to call on her to "review" her actions.
Why Cate's had 40 housemates for eight years
When most people enter the housing market, they want to stop sharing with people besides their partners and children, but for Cate, co-habiting provided the perfect path to having a home.
Why this couple left corporate life to live in a converted school bus in the bush
Brenton and Kem Lynch-Rhodes are experiencing the opposite of a mid-life crisis. They charge their phones at work, eat the veggies they grow and do their business in a composting toilet. And they're the happiest they've ever been.
Woman killed by falling tree branch in South Melbourne
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A woman is killed by a falling tree branch in Melbourne and a bushfire burning in Victoria's east almost quadruples in size after the state's hottest December day on record.
'We never ruled out a story too small': Greg Bayliss leaves ABC Radio Canberra
After more than a decade behind the microphone, Greg Bayliss looks back on his career before going off air for the last time.
One killed, 15 homes destroyed in Adelaide Hills bushfire
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One person has been killed in the Cudlee Creek bushfire in the Adelaide Hills, and a prominent racing identity is in hospital after being badly burnt while trying to defend his home and horses.
How does a nudibranch have sex? Try our stranger creatures quiz to find out
You might know all about koalas, wombats and kangaroos, but do you know about the more wacky creatures out there in the Australian environment?
'Not all heroes wear capes': The man trying to define 'minimum chips'
Chip enthusiast Brandon Gatgens set out to define "minimum chips". He soon discovered the humble takeaway is the source of hot debate.
Popbitch, the online newsletter that scooped everyone on Weinstein, Spacey
It began as a quiet protest against an increasingly PR-controlled media industry, but one email newsletter has become a scandal soothsayer.
Live: Three bushfires at emergency level as temps set to top 47C
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A state of emergency remains in place as extreme temperatures are forecast for NSW, with thousands of firefighters deployed across the state amid catastrophic fire danger warnings.
Israeli Anti-BDS Ministry Secretly Buys Media Coverage
An Israeli ministry dedicated nearly $2 million to a covert media campaign against the BDS movement that portrayed the human rights based campaign as supposedly "antisemitic"... The fund targets both Israeli and foreign NGOs and media outlets. In return for payments, it slips its content into their social media, digital and print networks... The post Israeli Anti-BDS Ministry Secretly Buys Media Coverage appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Proof that America’s “Deep State” Exists and Controls the Government
Eric Zuesse The readers at the international-news site South Front tend to be technologically far more knowledgeable about the internet than most people (including myself) are, and so their responses to a news-report that I did on December 17th, titled “Former NSA Tech Chief Says Mueller Report Was Based on CIA-Fabricated ‘Evidence’”, not only corrected […] More The post Proof that America’s “Deep State” Exists and Controls the Government appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. Justice Department On Russia Investigation To Be Completed In A Few Months
*Politico*:* Barr: Durham report on Russia investigation won’t be ready ‘for quite a few months’* *“He is moving very diligently,” the attorney general said.* Attorney General William Barr on Thursday said that he does not expect U.S. Attorney John Durham’s report on the origins of the Russia investigation “for quite a few months.” “He is moving very diligently,” the attorney general told Fox News' Martha MacCallum in an interview. But he cast doubt on some estimates that Durham could file his report as soon as the next few weeks, citing the scope of the investigation. Barr adde... more »
Belgium’s Army Forced To Use Drivers No Taller Than 5ft 7in For Its Armoured Vehicles After Refit
One of the upgraded Pandur APCs can be seen in an undated photo from the Belgian Defence Ministry website. In a drive to improve safety of their fleet of 44 Pandur armoured vehicles, the Belgian military spent £26 million but significantly reduced the size of the interior chamber *Daily Mail:* *Belgium’s army is forced to use drivers no taller than 5ft 7in for its armoured vehicles after refit reduced the size of the interior (and the typical Belgian is 5ft 10in!)* * Belgian military splurged £26 million on upgrades to their fleet of Pandur APCs * Belgians are some of the tallest p... more »
Laura Ingram today on Pelosi and Impeachmet
The Ingraham Angle 12/20/19 | Laura Ingraham Fox News December 20, 2019 . Watch it fast ……… they have already been deleting shorter versions of this video. –Uriel–
FISC Releases Previously Classified Judge Collyer Order – What Other FISA Cases Was Kevin Clinesmith Involved In?…
The DOJ-NatSec Division and FBI reported issues of fraud upon the FISA court in October and November prior to the IG FISA report release. Specifically the DOJ notified the FISC that OGC Kevin Clinesmith had manipulated and falsified evidence. On … Continue reading →
Bright Bulb Award: Administration Shuts Off Unnecessary Incandescent Light Bulb Ruling
WASHINGTON DC (December 20, 2019) – The Institute for Energy Research (IER) applauded a ruling from the Department of Energy… The post Bright Bulb Award: Administration Shuts Off Unnecessary Incandescent Light Bulb Ruling appeared first on IER.
Assyrian Woman Uses Social Media to Launch Hollywood Career
Assyrian International News Agency - 7 hours ago
Inanna Sarkis graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in criminal justice but Sarkis' passion was always performing. So she packed up and chased that dream to L.
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ExxonKnew While NYAGsClueless
At Real Clear Energy is a good reflection on the collapsed climate legal crusade by three NYAGs Exxon and Evidence 101 by John S. Baker, Jr. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The problem for all these attorney general is that states have no jurisdiction over climate change. Whatever one thinks about climate change, the […]
CO2 Hysteria Impairs Thinking
An article by James Pero at Daily Mail confirms suspicions about muddled thinking regarding global warming/climate change. Is carbon dioxide making it harder to THINK straight? Excerpts in italics with my comments and images. Rising CO2 levels may hinder cognitive function and could decrease decision-making efficiency by 50 PERCENT in 2100, study says. Carbon emissions […]
Sounding the Alarm About Wireless Radiation and 5G
By the Children’s Health Defense Team Science on the health risks of wireless radiation has been accumulating for decades. Heedless of the dangers, government and the telecommunications (“telecom”) industry continue to propagate wireless technologies and infrastructure, helped along by captive regulatory agencies and successful efforts—including legislative—to silence public debate about health effects. At the […] The post Sounding the Alarm About Wireless Radiation and 5G appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Dissenter Weekly: US Censorship System Wins Against Snowden, Latest In Assange Extradition Case
In our latest “Dissenter Weekly Update” episode, we highlight how the United States government won its lawsuit against NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden and may confiscate proceeds he earned from his book, Permanent Record, as well as his speeches. The U.S. government accused Snowden of violating secrecy agreements he signed with the NSA The post Dissenter Weekly: US Censorship System Wins Against Snowden, Latest In Assange Extradition Case appeared first on Shadowproof.
Gingrich on Impeachment: Senate, McConnell Will Let Dems ‘Be Stupid’
*21WIRE* | The Democrats are now in danger of their Impeachment 'dying on the vine.'
Rushin’ To Destruction, 2019 In Review, Part 2: What If The Aliens Landed And Said "Take Me To Your Leader?"
*-by Noah* Rather than just go off on something Donald J. is for Jar Jar Trump has done, or rant about his latest lie, crime, or atrocity (been there done that and will do it again), I thought it would just be a nice end of the year move to list all of the one or two line metaphorical descriptions of his mental state and/or brain power outages (You know, like “That guy isn’t playin’ with a full deck) that I have assiduously created or collected over the days and months of the scary year of 2019. I’ve done so thinking they might come in handy some day. I mean, suppose the little g... more »
The Same but Different: US vs UK Higher Education
Four years ago I accepted a job at a university in the UK. When I took the job I didn’t think a whole lot about how working in the UK might differ from my previous academic posts in the US. I’m an American, and though I have British friends who work at UK universities–one of […]
Beware of Euphoria in US Stocks?
Sarah Poncek of Bloomberg thinks maybe it's time to start worrying about euphoria in US stocks: Mom and pop are rushing back to risk. The ultra-rich want in. Positioning in bellwether mutual funds has virtually never been so bullish. This as the S&P 500 has surged 11% in less than three months. *Word is getting around about stocks, music to the ears of anyone who sells or manages them. But if you’re the type of market contrarian who thinks a better backdrop for gains is gloom, all the elation is worrying.* “Investors jump on momentum and ride the rally and then become convinced th... more »
Another War on Drugs and on Certain Citizens
“U.S. Raises Tobacco Buying Age to 21,” ran a Wall Street Journal title yesterday. This implies that a large chunk of American citizens are children, or that voting does not count. Or perhaps worse. (Forget that “tobacco” does not legally mean tobacco anymore, but whatever the Federal Drug Administration says the word means, such as […] The post Another War on Drugs and on Certain Citizens appeared first on Econlib.
Costa Rica y Colombia firman acuerdo para facilitar el comercio
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
20-Dec-2019 Las autoridades aduaneras de Costa Rica y Colombia firmaron este jueves un acuerdo que pretende facilitar el comercio, como parte de la implementación del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) bilateral vigente desde 2016.
La Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos aprueba el TMEC
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
20-Dec-2019 El texto legislativo debe ser refrendado por el Senado, previsiblemente en enero, para que el nuevo tratado comercial pueda entrar en vigor.
These Are the Finest .40 Caliber Guns You Can Get Anywhere
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] Which one would you buy? Times are always changing, and that certainly applies to the gun world. A current trend that we are seeing now is a resurgence of the 9mm at the expense of the .40 S&W. For instance, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently switched from the .40 S&W to the 9mm Luger, specifically switching from the Glock 22 and 23 to the Glock 17 and 19. The United States military very strongly considered switching to .40, but ultimately stuck with the 9mm when they selected the SIG Sauer M17 as their new... more »
From Dropping Nukes To Strafing ISIS: The Story of the B-1 Bomber
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/IRAQ-USA-BOMBER-RP3DRIGVSMAA.html] This is a plane that can adapt to the mission. *Key Point:* With plans to retire by 2036, the B-1 bomber has performed a medley of various tasks and missions for the air force. Huge yet surprisingly sleek and agile, the U.S. Air Force’s B-1 Lancer strategic bombers—popularly dubbed “Bones” for B-ONE—circles over battlefields in Syria and Afghanistan like angels of death dispensing GPS-guided bombs from on high. Yet the B-1 started out as an over-priced nuclear bomber ... more »
How Imperial Japan's Super Battleships Yamato and Musashi Were Destroyed
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By Tobei Shiraishi - Japanese_battleship_Musashi.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11080714] One word: airpower. *Key point:* Battleships have been obsolete for a long time now. Special Sea Attack Force (SSAF) was an ordinary-sounding name for the pitifully tiny remnant of what was once the mighty Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN). However, the word “Special” in the Japanese military possessed a unique and dark meaning. In late 1944, when Japan’s defeat became obvious, the desperate Japanese began en... more »
Generation 5 Glocks: The Best Guns on the Planet or Waste of Time?
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* The details are here. *Key point: *A lot of the changes that were made to the Generation 5 were made as a result of customer feedback. You may have though that the Glock Generation 4 represented the pinnacle of everything that Glock could do, but the Generation 5 that was released last year shows that Glock still has many tricks left up their sleeve. But really, was the Glock Generation 5 even necessary? Was the Generation 4 really even necessary for that matter? After all, the saying goes that Glock is perfection. But the truth is that s... more »
Baby Yoda: Why You Love This New Star Wars Character
*Nathalie Collins, Jeff Volkheimer* *History, Americas* [image: The Mandalorian] It's simple, really. Now the high of Game of Thrones has faded, another pop culture token has arrived. It takes the form of a green alien baby from the Star Wars television series The Mandalorian – a key offering from Disney+ when it launched last month. In “Baby Yoda” (he is officially called The Child), we are introduced to a new version of someone we already love. The tiny, revered elder of the films has been further miniaturised and transformed. No longer a wizened oracle, he is presented as a v... more »
Why People Love Star Wars So Much
*Patti McCarthy* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] Not for the weak-minded, that is for sure. After witnessing the overwhelming popularity of Star Wars, director Francis Ford Coppola told George Lucas he should start his own religion. Lucas laughed him off, but Coppola may have been onto something. Indeed, the Star Wars saga taps into the very storytelling devices that have structured myths and religious tales for centuries. And with every new film, fans are able to reinforce their unique communities in a world that has grown, in many ways, increasingly isolated. *A universal... more »
B-29 Bombers Did More Damage To Japan Than Either Of The Atomic Bombs
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* And Japan surrendered as a result. *Key point: *It is the author’s opinion that the defeat of Japan without an invasion was caused by the overall B-29 campaign and not solely by the atomic bombings. Major Sam P. Bakshas woke up that morning with the secrets in his head. Bakshas was one of the men flying B-29 Superfortress bombers from three Pacific islands—Guam, Saipan, and Tinian. A writer dubbed these men “the thousand kids.” There were actually several thousand, and they were giving heart and soul to bombing the Japanese home islands—... more »
Did an Iowa Man Get 16 Years in Prison for Burning an LGBT Rainbow Flag?
In December 2019, several news reports failed to properly explain to readers the impact of "habitual offender" laws on prison sentences.
Vladimir and the Three Bushes
(CBS/AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Maine, a houseguest at the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, Maine, enjoying the local seafood and blueberries and a speedboat ride with President Bush and Mr. Bush’s father, former President Bush. Papa Bush told Georgie Bush that he has been such a good boy, listening to Uncle Dick […]
“I Don’t Want To Die” – Schools Are Traumatizing Kids With Greta’s Climate Apocalypse
[image: i-don-t-want-to-die-schools-are-traumatizing-kids-with-greta-s-climate-apocalypse] Leftists and climate cultists are engaging in mass child abuse in order to draft children as “climate warriors” in their drive to “completely transform the world."
Why Western Media Ignore OPCW Scandal
The credibility of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons is on the line after a series of devastating leaks from whistleblowers has shown that the UN body distorted an alleged CW incident in Syria in 2018. The distortion by the OPCW of the incident suggests that senior directors at the organization were pressured into doing so by Western governments.
Boris Johnson is planning radical changes to the UK constitution – here are the ones you need to know about
18 December, 2019 — The Conversation Author Stephen Clear Lecturer in Constitutional and Administrative Law, and Public Procurement, Bangor University Disclosure statement Stephen Clear does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic … Continue reading Boris Johnson is planning radical changes to the UK constitution – here are the ones you need to know about
Hidden Evidence Regarding Ukrainegate By Eric Zuesse
On November 22nd, a 100-page Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) data-dump was made by the U.S. Department of State, to the Democratic-Party-aligned nonprofit “American Oversight,” which had been founded in March 2017 by liberals (really by the main billionaires who fund the Democratic Party) after the 2016 Democratic electoral defeat (to Republican billionaires).
SeeThroughNY updated with latest union contracts
New York’s most comprehensive online database of state and local government union contracts has been updated with the latest collective bargaining agreements for local teachers, police and firefighters. Among the 211 new local government and school district employment contracts on SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center’s transparency website, are
U.S. gives Haiti $21 million to bear ‘socio-political impasse’ after billions in aid vanish
It appears that no amount of documented fraud, waste or corruption in Haiti will deter the U.S. government from sending the poverty-stricken Caribbean island huge sums of money. After the 2010 earthquake Congress approved billions of dollars to help the
"It remains a common practice for economists (and others) to propose government interventions on the implicit assumption that these proposals will be heard, and carried out faithfully, by wielders of power possessing superhuman intelligence, information, wisdom, and benevolence." #QotD
*"It remains a common practice for economists (and others) to propose government interventions on the implicit assumption that these proposals will be heard, and carried out faithfully, by wielders of power possessing superhuman intelligence, information, wisdom, and benevolence. "Routinely, people observe (or fancy that they observe) ways in which reality falls short of some imagined ideal, and then conclude that all that must be done to bring reality into closer alignment with the imagined ideal is to transfer more power and resources to government officials – or, at least... more »
Speaker Pelosi Invites President Donald Trump to Deliver State of Union February 4th, 2020…
This is interesting. Last year Speaker Pelosi used the SOU invite to play out political games against President Trump. This year, considering the political impeachment effort, I thought she would be likely to replay that scheme; but she didn’t. This … Continue reading →
Whole Foods Market recalls sandwich cookies over allergy concerns
Following two consumer reports of allergic reactions, Whole Foods Market is recalling its 365 brand “Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cremes” and 365 brand “Everyday Value Dark Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Sandwich Cremes” because the products may contain the undeclared allergens of milk or coconut. The products were sold at Whole Foods Market across... Continue Reading
America Will Likely Experience a Social Breakdown in the 2020s
The United States, like the other parts of the world that have been ravaged by rampant economic inequality and corporate despotism, is headed for a social breakdown. This gets more apparent every time wealth disparity is shown to be at a decades-high level, every time the military budget is expanded by billions of dollars to fight endless wars, every time the country’s militarized police shoot an innocent person. Ten or twenty years from now, our… The post America Will Likely Experience a Social Breakdown in the 2020s appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Squeeze: Why Medicare for All Disrupts the Precarious Power of Capital
The first votes for the 2020 election follies have yet to be cast, and Capital is already spending vast sums of money to halt the one program they most fear right now — Medicare For All. There’s a simple reason for this, and that reason has two aspects. The reason is that Capital (writ large) has been in a profitability crisis for decades, which is what neoliberalism was developed to “correct.” Of the total social… The post Squeeze: Why Medicare for All Disrupts the Precarious Power of Capital appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Taking a Closer Look at the Sunrise Movement’s Shady Financials
Social change doesn’t come cheap. It costs time, sweat, will, and of course, money. We live in a society now that is rapidly evolving; voices are being amplified, movements are building — and none of these are more prevalent than the ones regarding the topic of climate change. Since 2016, the subject of what our species is doing (or not doing) to mitigate the damage we inevitably cause to our planet has become front and center in… The post Taking a Closer Look at the Sunrise Movement’s Shady Financials appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Invisible Workers on the Global Assembly Line: Behind the Screen
Catherine Powell and Abigail Van Buren During a recent Council on Foreign Relations roundtable we hosted, Dr. Sarah T. Roberts spoke about a global digital workforce that is largely hidden from consumers—content moderation. Content moderators determine whether user-generated content should remain online or be removed, based on a set of rules established by each digital platform that screens for content. Because tech companies often outsource content moderation to workers who can work informally from home, at first blush, these jobs seem particularly well-suited to women who are cari... more »
Oldest Known King Eider Found 23 Years After Oil Spill Care
A new bird banding report shows something truly remarkable: the oldest known King Eider – a species of sea duck – was a 24-year-old oil spill survivor cared for by International Bird Rescue. This finding proves once again that rehabilitated, formerly-oiled birds can survive many years after treatment and release back to the wild. The […]
Media, Human Rights Groups Silent Over Politically-Motivated Murder of Journalist in Bolivia
Sebastian Moro’s last known words before he was found were denouncing the kidnappings of government officials and mob attacks on journalists and media outlets. The post Media, Human Rights Groups Silent Over Politically-Motivated Murder of Journalist in Bolivia appeared first on MintPress News.
Dutch Supreme Court Upholds Climate Lawsuit
I am posting here a rough English translation of the Dutch Supreme Court’s summary of its 20th December 2019 decision to uphold lower court rulings that the government must reduce the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2020. The Summary is available here.
Poll: Half Of Troops View President Unfavorably
*Business Insider/Military Times: **Trump's approval among US troops continues to slip, but he's still more popular than Obama* * President Donald Trump's approval rating among active-duty troops continued declining in 2019. * In a survey between October and December, 42% of troops surveyed said they had a favorable opinion of the president, with some 50% saying they had an unfavorable view of him. * Despite the slide, Trump remains more popular among the military than among the US public as a whole — and troops still like him more than Obama. President Donald Trump received a loud ... more »
Tennis Player Roger Federer Provides Schooling And Food For A Million Children
*John Vibes* - Swiss tennis player Roger Federer has been involved with numerous philanthropic efforts since forming his foundation in 2004.
'Selfish and inconsiderate': Police warn road travellers against moving through fire risk areas
Just In - 9 hours ago
Travellers are warned to stay off the roads as large parts of NSW begin the Christmas break under catastrophic fire conditions, with 10,000 emergency workers in action today across the state.
'They explode out of mega-nests': The insect that people move interstate to avoid
Jack jumper ants are potentially deadly, and three per cent of the Tasmanian population is highly allergic. A specialist program hunts down jack jumpers and manufactures a venom to de-sensitise patients to the ant's sting.
Fresh calls for people to vaccinate their children after chickenpox rise in NSW
Chickenpox is cropping up across New South Wales, prompting fresh warnings for parents to vaccinate their children to protect vulnerable Australians.
Avoided, abused, and now short-changed: Is it still worth busking in the cashless economy?
Just In - 9 hours ago
We talked to buskers to see how they’re adapting now pedestrians are carrying less change, and what they've learnt — good and bad — from performing on the streets in lean times.
In 1896, 435 people died in a heatwave. Here's why you can't compare it to today
In the late 19th century, Australia was struck by a heatwave so intense that 435 people were killed. But science says the heatwaves we experience today are significantly hotter than those in the past.
Should volunteer firefighters get paid?
While volunteer firefighters are entitled to compensation if they're injured while on the ground, they otherwise receive very little assistance. Now there are calls for a better deal for exhausted crews who have spent weeks fighting fires across the country.
'They're in dire straits': Wildlife carers overwhelmed with injured, orphaned baby bats
Girl Guides are sewing "mumma wraps" for injured bats as wildlife carers become overwhelmed by the increase in flying fox orphans.
Australia almost named a key mission after the C-word. I stepped in to stop it
When ABC journalist Sam Seke caught sight of the name of the Australian-led mission to Solomon Islands some 16 years ago, he stepped in to prevent an embarrassing — and X-rated — diplomatic bungle.
Christmas shop in tiny WA town so big stock outnumbers residents by 10 to one
The WA town of Toodyay has a population of about 1,000, but boasts one of the biggest Christmas shops in the country — and the business, the owner says, is doing jolly well indeed.
I watched the comments section with exasperation: Star Wars fans were revolting
Just In - 9 hours ago
Rise of Skywalker represents the grand compromise of Stars Wars from A New Hope to now, but there may come a time where nothing happens in a galaxy far, far away because it just exists to be argued about, writes Cameron Williams.
Liberal insiders have sent a clear message as the climate change debate rages
In the midst of a seemingly relentless drought, record-breaking heatwave and bushfire crisis, debate about Australia's role in tackling climate change has become even more supercharged than usual — and Liberal insiders know it, writes political reporter Jane Norman.
'Nobody else saw it': The mystery of a women's world record that defies belief
At a time when women weren't even allowed to compete in marathons, Adrienne Beames cracked a time barrier many thought impossible. Five decades on, debate rages over whether it was all a fantasy.
Schiff fires second volley in Democrat Coup
Most conservatives want to turn off anything that Schiff says especially if Rachel Maddow is involved, but … YOU REALLY NEED TO HEAR THIS ONE . December 18, 2019 Interview between Rachel Maddow and Adam Schiff even before the final vote on Trump Impeachment This is the second volley in the Socialist Democrat agenda! . Now here is a very interesting thing to consider before going any further …. the only ones specifically noting there are letters that exist from Adam Schiff to Vice President Pence are those that are referenced in leftist sites like Huffpo and one or two … Continue rea... more »
OH: Voucher Crisis Looming
When does a voucher program lose support? When it comes for the wealthy white districts. Ohio has quietly been working to become the Florida of North when it comes to education, with an assortment of school choice programs that are like a cancerous growth gnawing away at the health of the public school system. But now, due to a collection of lawmaker choices, the privatized schools of Ohio have dramatically advanced their bid to consume public education. And somer lawmakers have noticed. "Hey! I would like to speak to a manager!"Ohio has followed the basic template for implementing... more »
What it all means: the closure of Northern Pulp Mill, the future of forestry, and an act of reconciliation
“The Boat Harbour Act will be enforced as of January 31, 2020,” announced Premier Stephen McNeil this morning. “Northern Pulp will be ordered to stop pumping effluent into Boat Harbour. And let me be clear: there will be no extension.“ With that, McNeil upheld his promise to the Pictou Landing First Nation that Boat Harbour […]
Summary of comments
Here is the summary of the comments from federal scientists and experts on the Focus Report, which NP claims was “excellent” with “sound science.” Here are some of the criticisms that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) made in its four pages of comments (I’ve put a few of the more critical phrases and […]
Canadian police want to 'shoot to kill' Indigenous activists
Photo: Heavily armed RCMP officers arrived in January to shut down Indigenous checkpoints blocking a natural gas pipeline. Photo by Michael Toledano. Canadian police wanted to shoot and kill Indigenous activists Investigative reporters Jaskiran Dhillon and Will Parrish at The Guardian report: Notes from a strategy session for a militarized raid on ancestral lands of the
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 353 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Sunspots set a Space Age Record
Originally posted on Spaceweather.com: Dec. 17, 2019: Solar Minimum is becoming very deep indeed. Over the weekend, the sun set a Space Age record for spotlessness. So far in 2019, the sun has been without sunspots for more than 271 days, including the last 34 days in a row. Since the Space Age began,…
Comment by Cowtan & Jacobs on Lewis & Curry 2018 and Reply: Part 2
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: By Nic Lewis In an earlier article here I discussed a Comment on Lewis and Curry 2018 (LC18) by Kevin Cowtan and Peter Jacobs (CJ20), and a Reply from myself and Judith Curry recently published by Journal of Climate (copy available here). I wrote that I would defer dealing with…
IF BUTTIGIEG IS ON THE TICKET, REPUBLICANS WILL BRING UP THE WINE CAVE
This happened at last night's Democratic debate: A disagreement that has been simmering for weeks between [Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg] erupted during the PBS NewsHour/Politico debate, when Warren brought up Buttigieg’s recent high-dollar fundraiser at the Hall Rutherford wine caves in Napa Valley. The vineyard’s billionaire owners, Craig and Kathryn Hall, recently hosted the pooled-press fundraiser for Buttigieg.... Said wine caves recently went viral when Recode reporter Teddy Schleifer tweeted out photos of the Buttigieg event, showcasing the glittering chandelier made o... more »
Greece’s new government committed to cannabis sector success: Q&A with Pelopidas Kalliris of Ministry of Development and Investment
Greece is one of a half-dozen European countries hoping to cash in on medical cannabis exports. The country is also developing rules for domestic patients to access medical marijuana. Because Greece was among the first countries to allow medical cannabis cultivation in Europe, it already has attracted more than 100 companies in the application process seeking […] Greece’s new government committed to cannabis sector success: Q&A with Pelopidas Kalliris of Ministry of Development and Investment is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for canna... more »
Your government wants to place sensors in State homes to ‘help & enhance their performance’
Tui ad here? … The question to be asked is why the homes of the poor and vulnerable? Why does the government not put sensors into wealthy homes? They are cloaking this sinister spying eye (let’s call it what it is) with a guise of benevolence & placing them in the homes of people who … Continue reading Your government wants to place sensors in State homes to ‘help & enhance their performance’ →
The United Nations Agendas Paint A Totalitarian Map for Corporate Dominion
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: If you connect all the dots to the various United Nations (U.N.) Agendas, would you create a map of mass regionalization and an eventual Totalitarian State? Let us count the ways… Agenda 21: Global Regional Plans Implemented Locally According to the author of Behind the Green Mask, Rosa…
COLLUSION: Facebook Bans Top Independent Journalist From Exposing YouTube Censorship on Platform
Originally posted on Nwo Report: The tech corporations are colluding to destroy freedom of speech. Source: Shane Trejo Independent journalist Ford Fischer has been temporarily banned from posting links on Facebook after he tried to post an article on the platform exposing censorship on YouTube. https://twitter.com/FordFischer/status/1206948124847153154 Fischer explained in a Facebook post that this is the first…
Official: 2 Dead, 2 Hurt in Shooting at Municipal Building
A Winston-Salem city spokesman said: “There is no ongoing threat.”
A Looming Financial Crisis?
No, it's not clickbait. Steve S. wrote and referred me to this article - linked for your convenience - $2.93 trillion. In a nutshell, this is the situation: Last Thursday, December 12, the New York Fed announced that over the next month it would shower the trading houses (primary dealers) on Wall Street with a total of $2.93 trillion in short-term loans. The money is for a Wall Street liquidity crisis that has yet to be explained in credible terms to the American people. The New York Fed’s repo (repurchase agreement) loan program began on September 17 when repo loan rates spiked fr... more »
Is the FBI Punishing Employees for Their Political Views? Let’s Find Out
FBI Headquarters (Source: Wikimedia Commons) One of the many revelations to come out of the Justice Department’s recent inspector general report on the FBI’s investigation into possible Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election is the fact that some FBI personnel appear to have expressed arguably inappropriate political views hostile to the subject of their investigation. But the personnel and views at issue are not the ones that President Trump might have you believe. As the report relates: On November 9, the day after the election, the [Supervisory Special Agent (S... more »
UK Parliament Backs Boris Johnson's Plan To Leave EU On 31 January
*Daily Mail:* *Britain is FINALLY on course to leave the EU on January 31 after MPs vote by 358 to 234 for Boris Johnson’s divorce deal - but the PM faces furious backlash for removing protections for refugee children and workers' rights* * MPs today voted in favour of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, setting the UK on course to leave EU on January 31 * The Prime Minister brought back his Withdrawal Agreement Bill and it cleared its first parliamentary hurdle * MPs voted for the deal by 358 to 234 - a majority of 124 - after Mr Johnson urged them to 'come together' * Opposition partie... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/20/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune Here is a second counter for the Iowa Caucus, which is obviously just around the corner: * * […]
Is Photo of Melania Trump with Porn Star Ron Jeremy Real?
Before becoming first lady, Melania Trump was a model who did pose for some risque photo shoots.
Alberta pulls plug on cannabis vape sales amid smoking law review
Cannabis vapes will not be among the mix of new edible, extract and topical products available in Alberta’s retail stores in the coming weeks, the provincial regulator said. In early December, Marijuana Business Daily reported that the province was weighing legal changes involving vaping devices – including those containing cannabis – as part of a review […] Alberta pulls plug on cannabis vape sales amid smoking law review is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Boeing Starliner's Historic Launch Ends In Failure Due To Software Error
*Daily Mail:* *Boeing software glitch sends Starliner crew capsule into the wrong orbit minutes into its first test flight and it WON'T reach the ISS in major setback for NASA's astronaut taxi service* * The Boeing built Starliner crew capsule launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida atop an Atlas V rocket * The Starliner left Cape Canaveral in Florida at 06:36 local time (11:36 GMT) on Friday 20 December * The mission's only crew is a space test dummy known as Rosie based on WW2 character Rosie the Riveter * The commercial mission is part of a programme by NASA aimed at reducing i... more »
IER Releases Hard Facts: An Energy Primer
WASHINGTON DC (December 20, 2019) – Today, the Institute for Energy Research (IER) released its fourth edition of Hard Facts:… The post IER Releases Hard Facts: An Energy Primer appeared first on IER.
Should We Trust the Climate Models? Part 1 of 3
As an economist who writes on climate change policy, my usual stance is to stipulate the so-called “consensus” physical science… The post Should We Trust the Climate Models? Part 1 of 3 appeared first on IER.
Hard Facts 2019
Energy has been the driving force behind the massive improvements in human living standards that began nearly 200 years ago.… The post Hard Facts 2019 appeared first on IER.
A Natural Gas Blowout in Ohio Released More Methane than Many Countries do in an Entire Year
In February 2018, a blowout at a natural gas well in rural Ohio forced nearby residents to evacuate. At the time, the the incident received very little national attention. However, a new analysis of satellite data published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the leak was far more significant […] The post A Natural Gas Blowout in Ohio Released More Methane than Many Countries do in an Entire Year appeared first on Health Nut News.
Facebook Removes Deceptive BL Network Following Snopes’ Reporting
After three months of ignoring Snopes’ request for comment on the inauthentic behavior of the media outlet The BL, Facebook has removed The BL’s pages and groups from the platform.
How Hanukkah Came to America
Despite its popularity in the U.S., Hanukkah is ranked one of Judaism’s minor festivals, and nowhere else does it garner such attention.
Is Photo of Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley on Christmas Morning Real?
A truly magical father-and-daughter moment at Graceland, if authentic.
Did US House Majority Whip James Clyburn Say ‘Hang’ President Trump?
Sometimes a claim debunks itself.
Why Are So Few People Born on Christmas Day and New Year’s?
Dec. 25 is the least common day to give birth in in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand.
Buttigieg-Warren Clash on Campaign Trail Spills Into Debate
The long-festering feud between Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg erupted in a high-stakes debate that tested the strength of the Democratic Party's shrinking pool of presidential contenders just six weeks before primary voting begins.
Democrats Are Taking A Big Gamble In Withholding Impeachment
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump wants a Senate trial immediately, but Mitch McConnell does not. It’s been clear since September that the House of Representatives was going to impeach President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, it held the final vote, which, predictably, was 230 for impeachment and 197 against. What almost no one saw coming, however, was that the articles of impeachment would themselves get stuck in limbo. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) says she is withholding sending the two articles of impeachment to the senate until precon... more »
Inside the Death of Hitler's Mistress Eva Braun
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0e/71/cd/0e71cd97ad59b80c113bf114aa52fd5e.jpg] Her life was taken by her own hand. *Key point: *Rather than face the end of the terrible world they made, Hitler and Braun took the coward's way out. With his dream of Nazi domination of the world shattered, Adolf Hitler went underground in April 1945. Beneath the smoldering ruins of the Nazi capital city of Berlin, he lived out his last delusional days in the Führerbunker, a somber subterranean prison of steel and concrete. Still entertaining forlo... more »
A Massive Scandal: How Assange, His Doctors, Lawyers and Visitors Were All Spied on for the US
[image: undefined] It sounds like a James Bond movie, but it really happened. Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks journalists and every single lawyer, reporter, politician, artist and physician who visited the founder of WikiLeaks at the Ecuadorian embassy over the last seven years was subjected to systematic espionage. Meetings and conversations were recorded and filmed, and all the information was sent to US intelligence. Sometimes the espionage operations were truly off the wall: at one point spies even planned to steal the diaper of a baby brought to visit Assange inside the embassy.... more »
The Insider: How National Security Mandarins Groomed Pete Buttigieg and Managed his Future
[image: undefined] In his quest for front-runner status in the 2020 presidential campaign, Pete Buttigieg has crafted an image for himself as a maverick running against a broken establishment. On the trail, he has invoked his distinction as the openly gay mayor of a de-industrialized Rust Belt town, as well as his experience as a Naval reserve intelligence officer who now claims to oppose “endless wars”. He insists that “there’s energy for an outsider like me,” promoting himself as “an unconventional candidate.” When former Secretary of State John Kerry endorsed Joe Biden this Dece... more »
Pentagon To Stockpile Rare Earth Magnets For Missiles, Fighter Jets, Communications, And Hi-Tech Weapons
FILE PHOTO: A front-end loader is used to reinforce a safety berm inside the open pit at a rare earth facility in California June 29, 2015. REUTERS/David Becker/File Photo *Reuters*: *Exclusive: Pentagon to stockpile rare earth magnets for missiles, fighter jets* (Reuters) - The U.S. military plans to stockpile rare earth magnets used in Javelin missiles and F-35 fighter jets, according to a government document seen by Reuters, a step that critics say does little to help create a domestic industry to build specialized magnets now made almost exclusively in Asia. The Pentagon is ... more »
Former CIA Director John Brennan Now Target of Criminal Probe into Russia Investigation
[image: former-cia-director-john-brennan-now-target-of-criminal-probe-into-russia-investigation] Former CIA Director John Brennan is reportedly under scrutiny by U.S. Attorney John Durham in his probe into the origins of the FBI “Russia collusion” investigation.
Is Impeachment Backfiring on Democrats?
[image: is-impeachment-backfiring-on-democrats] The Democratic Party has bet the ranch on the impeachment and removal of Trump for imperiling our “national security,” but the cards appear to be falling Trump’s way.
McConnell Claims Democrats Have “Buyer’s Remorse” After Pelosi Puts “Hold” on Impeachment
[image: mcconnell-claims-democrats-have-buyer-s-remorse-after-pelosi-puts-hold-on-impeachment] Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the House’s delay in sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate a stall and a comedy.
Obama’s Former Doctor: Joe Biden Is “Not a Healthy Guy”
[image: obama-s-former-doctor-joe-biden-is-not-a-healthy-guy] Barack Obama’s former long-time personal physicial said Joe Biden is not healthy after seeing the presidential candidate’s recent medical report.
Strong U.S. Economy Improving Trump’s Chances for Reelection
[image: strong-us-economy-improving-trump-s-chances-for-reelection] The economy is providing a tail wind for Trump’s reelection campaign.
Federal Appeals Court: Warrantless Data Collection Is Constitutional
[image: federal-appeals-court-warrantless-data-collection-is-constitutional] The Second Circuit Court of Appeals Court held that the federal government’s incidental collection of the data of Americans is constitutional.
Musical Interlude: Logos, “Cheminement”
Logos, “Cheminement” - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOuXP8aVWHU
I think the metric system just struck again . . .
I had to laugh at this report from England. A WACKY dad left his neighbours in stitches after accidentally ordering an inflatable Santa the size of his house. Matty James bought the £100 blow-up decoration off eBay thinking it would spruce up the outside of his home. But instead of the 8ft Father Christmas he was expecting the nightclub owner was left in disbelief as he began to blow up the jolly giant. * . . .* The supersized Santa ballooned into a 25ft accessory, towering over the neighbourhood and blocking the Southport resident’s windows. "When I woke up in the morning I loo... more »
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