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US Freight Shipments Fall Below 2014 Level. Answers Emerge
Freight volumes have traditionally served as a measure of economic activity. What do they say now?
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Dear Donnie Headcase, I for impeachment! You've earned your scarlet letter, a big red I. You've always liked red, in more ways than one. The only improvement to your outfit would be a pair of handcuffs and an orange jumpsuit with that big red I emblazoned on your chest. In a better world, you'd be in that jumpsuit already but what we see in the above meme will suffice for today. You're getting off far, far easier than you deserve. Donnie, when you finally actually do make America great again by breathing out the stink of your last breath, your obits will begin with a me... more »
The European Union and Common Pan-European Identity (II)
Part I Additional factors on the creation of common pan-European identity The above-presented views address possible concepts that can be applied in the practice in order to establish common pan-European identity, yet it is probably difficult to choose one view over another without encompassing a kind of mixture from all […]
Liberal leader 'never made aware' ex-MP's strippers and yacht were funded by taxpayers
Opposition Leader Liza Harvey admits her Upper House MPs should not have used taxpayer funds to pay for boozy dinners, but insists she had no idea about ex-MP Phil Edman's alleged rorting of allowances.
Trump says Democrats have 'zero proof of anything' as procedural delay could impact Senate trial
Impeached US President Donald Trump calls for an "immediate" Senate trial after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asked for more information on how the Republicans would manage the proceeding.
World Bank warns there could be another GFC in store
The World Bank warns the largest and fastest rise in global debt in half a century could lead to another financial crisis amid the slowing world economy.
Christmas holidaymakers, truckies stranded as bushfires shut down Nullarbor highway
Bushfires on the edge of the Nullarbor have forced authorities to close a 330-kilometre stretch of outback highway, causing chaos for truck drivers and holiday makers just five days before Christmas.
Man charged with murder over death of 77yo Sydenham woman
Police charge a 39-year-old Wallan man with one count of murder over the death of Vicki Ramadan in her Sydenham home in April.
No, that new Netflix show isn't about cats. It's way more disturbing than that
Despite the obscenity in the title, Don't F*** With Cats sounds like it could be tapping into the internet's obsession with funny cat videos. But it actually raises uncomfortable questions about our society's fascination with murderers.
Ferreira wins world title at Pipeline, Australia finalises Olympic team
A thrilling end to the 2019 world surfing tour sees a new world champion, Brazil's Italo Ferreira, crowned and the Australian Olympic team finalised.
Homes may be lost, RFS warns ahead of heat surge
NSW is bracing for a dangerous day on Saturday as the RFS issues a catastrophic fire danger rating, only the second time such a warning has been issued for the Greater Sydney area.
'A wine cave full of crystals': Democrats find new frontrunner to attack at debate
Democrats continue the search for a challenger to take on US President Donald Trump at the 2020 election with the sixth debate of the primary campaign.
Impeachment overkill, the USMCA's impact on jobs and the power of imagery: 3 quotes from the Democratic debate, explained
Stephen Onyeiwu, Professor and Chair of the Economics Department, Allegheny College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 21 hours ago
Scholars explain important moments in the Democratic presidential debate on Dec. 19.
Former Swiss-Assyrian Officer Sentenced for Fighting ISIS
A Swiss military court has sentenced a former soldier for fighting against the Islamic State group in Syria. Johan Cosar used his military training to recruit hundreds of men to defend Christian groups from IS.
Tweets For Today
BREAKING: One day after impeaching him, the Democratic-led House gives President Trump a bipartisan win on a renegotiated trade deal with Canada and Mexico. https://t.co/SN6wdcFbE8 — The Associated Press (@AP) December 19, 2019 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaking on the impeachment of President Trump: ‘Over the last 12 weeks, the House Democrats have conducted the most rushed, least thorough and most unfair impeachment inquiry in modern history’ https://t.co/7MWomkTNkv pic.twitter.com/KUGZNuAhzo — Reuters (@Reuters) December 20, 2019 Johnson promises to wrap up Bre... more »
“Christianity Today” is not….
“The editor-in-chief at Christianity Today, a publication founded by evangelist Billy Graham, asserts President Donald Trump “should be removed from office.” “ click here
Picture(s) Of The Day
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wields the gavel as she presides over the House of Representatives approving two counts of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a campaign rally in Battle Creek, Michigan. REUTERS/Leah Millis *WNU Editor: *The two above pictures came from this photo-gallery .... *Editor's Choice Pictures* (Reuters).
Yes, Italy Had Some Tough World War II Tanks: Meet The Carro Armato P26/40
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Europe* It also arrived far too late to affect the outcome of the conflict. *Key Point:* An Italian medium tank, it was an oddity and too few in number, but still a threat to Allied counterparts on a tank-per-tank basis. The Carro Armato P26/40 was a rare example of an Italian medium tank—the Italian army referred to it as a heavy tank, as it was heavy in comparison to Italy’s other vehicles, but it was roughly similar to America’s M4 Sherman, the Soviet T-34 and the German Panzer IV medium tanks. Manufacturer Fiat-Ansaldo began design work in 1940. ... more »
Greg Hunter, “Weekly News Wrap-Up 12/20/19”
*“Weekly News Wrap-Up 12/20/19”* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "The Dems have done what they have been threatening to do since the hour President Trump was sworn into office–they impeached him. Never mind there was no crime committed or outlined by the Dems. Never mind how unfair the process was. Never mind the so-called whistleblower was never officially identified of even testified. This goes to show you how lawless the Democrats are, and they will void your Constitutional rights just like they did to President Trump to take you down. This Democrat impeachment scam was not jus... more »
Quote of the Day
The only thing Golden about California is the urine on the sidewalks. ~ Ed Hayes~
December 20th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1065
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday December 20th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
US Federal Prosecutor Now Investigating Former CIA Director John Brennan On His Role In The Trump-Russia Collusion Investigations
*Daily Mail:* *Criminal probe into the Trump-Russia collusion investigation zeros in on Obama's CIA director: Prosecutor demands John O. Brennan hand over his private emails and call logs to find out what he told Comey and his thoughts on the Steele dossier* * U.S. Attorney John H. Durham, the federal prosecutor probing the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, is honing in on former CIA director John O. Brennan * Durham requested Brennan's emails, call longs and other CIA documents * He wants to see what Brennan told other officials, including former FBI director James B. Com... more »
How One Country Loves France's Leclerc Tanks (And Wants More)
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Middle East* The Leclerc's armor is also a blend of armor types -- reactive, composite and steel -- for better protection versus a wider array of penetrating anti-tank shells and guided missiles. *Key Point:* The UAE has adapted futuristic technology for its Leclercs that other countries -- in the region and back in Europe -- will study. There is a saying in the Pentagon that the United Arab Emirates is "Little Sparta," a phrase repeated by outgoing defense secretary James Mattis. The reason is that Emirati troops are experienced and battle-tested fr... more »
A look back on Europe’s 2019 food safety record
Commentary This year saw the first World Food Safety Day, a large Listeria outbreak in Spain, and another infant formula Salmonella outbreak. Below is a selection of some international food safety stories covered in 2019. South Africa Listeria outbreak I want to start with this. Yes, I know it happened in 2017 and 2018 but... Continue Reading
Scientists document emerging risk from eating raw seafood
A team of researchers says a relatively new foodborne pathogen documented in a man who had eaten raw salmon before becoming ill is all the evidence needed to warn the public against consuming raw seafood. “This case highlights the importance of preventing seafood-associated infections and the need to consider rare human pathogens in elderly or... Continue Reading
California company recalls more than 10 tons of fish skins for lack of re-inspection
Alli & Rose LLC is recalling almost 22,000 pounds of SnakYard fish skin snacks because they were not presented for import re-inspection, according to a notice posted by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). “Additionally, the products were imported from Thailand, a country ineligible to export ready-to-eat Siluriformes products to the U.S.,” according... Continue Reading
Israel’s Genocide Advisers and Technicians Return to Latin America in Force
With the ouster of progressive governments throughout Latin America and their replacement with right-wing neo-fascist regimes, Israeli counter-insurgency advisers, better known as “merchants of death,” have returned to Latin America with fervor. Fascist-oriented regimes in Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Honduras, Paraguay, Guatemala, and Chile, eager to displace indigenous peoples, have invited the Israelis back … Continue reading Israel’s Genocide Advisers and Technicians Return to Latin America in Force →
Never Trust a Falling Empire
The Washington Post, through documents released through the Freedom of Information Act, has published a long investigation into Afghanistan. Journalists have collected over 400 testimonies from American diplomats, NATO generals and other NATO personnel, that show that reports about Afghanistan were falsified to deceive the public about the real situation on the ground. by Federico … Continue reading Never Trust a Falling Empire →
Impeachment In Limbo As House Speaker Pelosi Refuses To Pass To The US Senate The Articiles Of Impeachment And Congress Heads Home For The Holidays
*Daily Mail:* *Mitch McConnell threatens to CANCEL Donald Trump's Senate trial if 'scared' Nancy Pelosi does not hand over 'slapdash' articles of impeachment - as Speaker slams him as a 'ROGUE leader' and president gloats he will be cleared by 'default'* * Nancy Pelosi forced the Trump impeachment across the finish line Wednesday * Now the process moves to a U.S. Senate trial but Pelosi said she's in no hurry * She blasted Senate leader Mitch McConnell for saying he's not an 'impartial' juror, and declared she won't hand him the baton without a pledge of 'fairness' * Senate Minorit... more »
COP 25: Paris Accord Destroyed
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ “Action Now!” radicalism has destroyed the slow moving, consensus based Paris Agreement. It is not just COP 25 that failed; the UN climate change machinery has collapsed. This is good news, even though the reason is bad news. I have been writing about the climate alarmism movement tearing itself apart […]
Trump Impeachment
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Has the old saying “If you can’t beat ’em, Join ’em” been replaced by “If you can’t beat ’em, Impeach ’em” ? Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
Evangelicals Finally Turning Against Trump?
I don't think many people expected *Christianity Today*, evangelicalism's flagship magazine, founded over 6 decades ago, by Billy Graham, to call on the U.S. Senate to remove Trump. But that's what its more than two and a half million readers saw today when they opened the print edition or read it online. "In our founding documents," wrote editor-in-chief Mark Galli, "Billy Graham explains that *Christianity Today* will help evangelical Christians interpret the news in a manner that reflects their faith. The impeachment of Donald Trump is a significant event in the story of our re... more »
Widespread Protests Continue In India Despite Ban On Public Gatherings
*CNN*: *Three dead in widespread protests across India despite bans on public gatherings* Deadly protests erupted in at least 15 cities in India Thursday, despite strict bans on public gatherings in several areas, as public anger over a controversial new citizenship law considered by many to be discriminatory against Muslims continues to build. At least three people died in the violence, as thousands took to streets across the country. Two people died from injuries sustained during a protest in the city of Mangalore, in the southern state of Karnataka, a senior doctor at the Hi... more »
AG Bill Barr Full Interview Covering Horowitz Report, Durham Investigation and Impeachment…
Attorney General Bill Barr had an extensive sit down interview with Fox News host Martha MacCallum on Wednesday, December 18th. The interview was broadcast this evening. . On August 30th, 2019, Devin Nunes submitted eight criminal referrals to the DOJ. … Continue reading →
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