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The Surprising Reason To Start Eating More Gouda Cheese, Especially During the Winter Months
As the world of natural and organic nutritional supplements continues to expand, more and more companies are claiming to provide virtually every single nutrient needed for human health through formulas like organic greens powders and similar items. But despite these claims, the true nuances of what constitutes a healthy, all-inclusive diet depends on many other factors. One of the biggest missing links to the diets of millions of people is a pronounced lack of fat soluble vitamins, especially Vitamin K2, which Americans and members of other traditional cultures typically got fro... more »
UN Goes From Angry Birds to Angry Kids
Is there a pattern here? 2016 UN appoints Red from the ‘Angry Birds’ as Honorary Ambassador for International Day of Happiness 2018 Angry Birds maker’s stock plunges more than 40 percent 2019 Greta Thunberg Warns Adults About ‘The Force Of Angry Kids’ How Dare You!
Musical Interlude: Tracey Chattaway, “Nightsky”
Tracey Chattaway, “Nightsky”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Point your telescope toward the high flying constellation Pegasus and you can find this expanse of Milky Way stars and distant galaxies. Centered on NGC 7814, the pretty field of view would almost be covered by a full moon. NGC 7814 is sometimes called the Little Sombrero for its resemblance to the brighter more famous M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. *Click image for larger size.* Both Sombrero and Little Sombrero are spiral galaxies seen edge-on, and both have extensive central bulges cut by a thinner disk with dust lanes in silhouette. In fact, NGC 7814 is some 40 million light-years... more »
The Poet: Fernando Pessoa, “Tobacco Kiosk”
*“Tobacco Kiosk”* "I am nothing I shall always be nothing I cannot wish to be anything. Aside from that, I have within me all the dreams of the world. Windows of my room, The room of one of the world's millions nobody knows about, (And if they knew about me, what would they know?) Open onto the mystery of a street continually crossed by people, To a street inaccessible to any thought, Real, impossibly real, certain, unknowingly certain, With the mystery of things beneath the stones and beings, With death making the walls damp and men's hair white, With the Destiny driving the wagon of ev... more »
Adam Schiff spied on Republican Devin Nunes and is proud of it.
Devin Nunes is the ranking Republican on Schiff's Intelligence committee and since Nunes, unlike Schiff, is honest he's been a problem for Schiff's impeachment witch-hunt. So what did Schiff do? Why what every Democrat these days is doing; he spied on Nunes phone calls. Remember this is the same Adam Schiff who said that the "whistleblower" doesn't have to testify and that Trump shouldn't be allowed representation during Schiff's impeachment kangaroo court. Can you imagine what the #FakeNews media would be saying, what Schiff would be saying, if during the Kavanaugh hearings the Re... more »
Trump & Macron Trade Barbs Over NATO, Champagne, and Cheese
[image: trump-macron-trade-barbs-over-nato-champagne-and-cheese] President Trump hit back at French President Emmanuel Macron's critique of NATO and doubled down on plans to slap tariffs on French goods.
Turn Away “Our” ISIS Fighters and Kurdish “Refugees”
[image: turn-away-our-isis-fighters-and-kurdish-refugees] The Deep State thought-cartel commands the United States and EU to accept back terrorists who went to fight for ISIS, and also welcome hundreds of thousands of Kurdish “refugees.”
Study Estimates Sharks And Manta Rays Consuming Up To 137 Plastic Pieces Per Hour
*John Vibes* - According to a new study published on Tuesday in Frontiers in Marine Science, manta rays and whale sharks in Indonesia are consuming between 63 and 137 pieces of plastic pollution per hour.
ROWENA M. TOMANENG
*ROWENA M. TOMANENG* has been appointed president of San Jose City College. Since 2016, she has served as president of Berkeley City College. Tomaneng holds a bachelor’s degree in English from University of California, Irvine; a master’s degree in English from University of California, Santa Barbara; and a doctorate in international/multicultural education from the University of San Francisco.
ADRIEN BENNINGS
*ADRIEN BENNINGS* has been named both the first female and Black president of Kellogg Community College. She is currently vice president for finance and administration at Clovis Community College. Bennings holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural development from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in business administration from Wayland Baptist University and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from Texas Tech University.
Free Download: Thomas Hobbes, "Leviathan"
*Free Download: Thomas Hobbes, "Leviathan"* "Leviathan was written during the English Civil war; much of the book is occupied with demonstrating the necessity of a strong central authority to avoid the evil of discord and civil war. Any abuses of power by this authority are to be accepted as the price of peace. In particular, the doctrine of separation of powers is rejected: the sovereign must control civil, military, judicial and ecclesiastical powers." *Freely download "Leviathan", by Thomas Hobbes, here:* - http://socserv2.socsci.mcmaster.ca/econ/ugcm/3ll3/hobbes/Leviathan.pdf Foo... more »
"Behold My Work..."
"Nature is pitiless; she never withdraws her flowers, her music, her fragrance and her sunlight, from before human cruelty or suffering. She overwhelms man by the contrast between divine beauty and social hideousness. She spares him nothing of her loveliness, neither wing or butterfly, nor song of bird; in the midst of murder, vengeance, barbarism, he must feel himself watched by holy things; he cannot escape the immense reproach of universal nature and the implacable serenity of the sky. The deformity of human laws is forced to exhibit itself naked amidst the dazzling rays of eter... more »
"It's In Those Rainy Seasons..."
"Sometimes life goes by in a trickle and sometimes life goes by in a flood. It's in those rainy seasons you find out how well you can swim." - Lisa Wingate
EU-Mercosur deal lets agribusiness off the hook and exacerbates climate crisis
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03-Dec-2019 It is time that 21st century trade policy reflects 21st century emergencies and answers to the climate crisis.
Schiff Team Subpoena’d Call Records from Trump Attorneys Along With Devin Nunes, John Solomon….
There’s a particular type of anger that surfaces when you realize the Schiff team who coordinated the origination effort with the CIA whistleblower; and then vehemently hide their coordination; are the same crew simultaneously using the power of their position … Continue reading →
What’s your favorite Christmas movie?
So far with my binge watching the Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel, my favorite is "Christmas at the Plaza" (2019). https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10921042/ Maybe it's because it's the only one I've watched start to finish (others I've watched in sections, sometimes finishing at the gym), or maybe because I marveled at the American accent of Elizabeth Henstridge who was flawless, or maybe because it's about an archivist (2nd cousin of a librarian) or maybe because it was fun to see Julia Duffy whom I haven't seen since Newhart. Or maybe because it even had a senior citizen r... more »
Hottest Year Ever Update …
Australia is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet. Summer snow: Snow falling in the Alps on second day of summer h/t Craig Kelly
Pelosi and Dems Congressional members try to override Trump on climate change
I know it is difficult to listen but really take the time to listen to what these Democrats are saying. They are determined to override the President’s foreign powers and issued a warning that every American patriot needs to listen to carefully. Spain: ‘We’re still in’ Ruptly: December 2, 2019 Pelosi on US fight against climate change at COP 25 United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the United States was “still in” the fight against climate change, during a press conference on the sidelines of the 25th Annual Conference of Parties (COP25) in Madrid on Monday. “We want to … Co... more »
2020 Voters, Take Note of Dem Priorities: 90+ Days Spent on Impeachment But “No Time” to Pass USMCA
Ya need results … Who ya gonna call? Certainly not Nancy Pelosi’s Democrat Party, that group of turds who have squandered over three years’ time and untold billions of taxpayer dollars chasing the Impeach Trump Unicorn … but who cannot find SIX freakin’ days in the legislative calendar to review and call a vote on the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Known as the USMCA, this agreement stands to benefit farmers and small businesspeople in all three nations by creating new jobs, additional trade revenue, and simplified cross-border tariffs. But the main USA beneficiaries o... more »
"Who’s Playing Whom?"
*"Who’s Playing Whom?"* by David Stockman "Well, you can’t have a “Trade War Rally” without a “Trade War Selloff,” so there’s that. Sometimes, it happens intraday… As we note in the “outro” at the bottom of each issue, “This is the most politicized market in history.” And it all starts with the Donald, whose impact on the market has already inspired the creation of one index related to U.S. Treasury yields. The Federal Reserve is just another of his playthings. There’d be no impeachment without him. And this is his Trade War. We haven’t even touched on the 2020 election, which pro... more »
The Renaissance on Alcatraz 50 Years Later
In the age of extractors, Alcatraz is renaissance and renewal During the 50th Anniversary of the Occupation of Alcatraz, Flashpoints host Dennis J. Bernstein talks with Lakota Bill Means and Dine' Lenny Foster Photo by Agnes Patak Article by Brenda Norrell Censored News Listen to KPFA Flashpoints SAN FRANCISCO -- On the ferry from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz, Lakota Bill Means says
Canada's 'Air Force One' Is Grounded
The Canadian version of Air Force One has been significantly damaged after a collision in October. Mercedes Stephenson explains what happened, how long the prime minister's plane could be grounded for, and why some experts suggest the CC-150 Polaris aircraft isn't worth fixing. Global News *Global News:* *The Canadian version of Air Force One is grounded after a hangar crash* Canada’s closest equivalent to America’s Air Force One is grounded until at least next summer. And one military source with knowledge of the aircraft is questioning not only why the aging plane is being repla... more »
The Rise of Private Property in America
The recognition of private property and the emergence of free enterprise in America took place over a period of about two hundred years before it declared independence from England. Even then, there were some problems with the consistent application of the idea. Indeed, the acceptance of slavery was the most glaring inconsistency. It is worthwhile […] The post The Rise of Private Property in America appeared first on Econlib.
Look for the Union Label, not the Gender Role
Pierre Lemieux argues here that when it comes to questions of working hours, feminists have, from the beginning, allied themselves with the State in order to “enslave men equally.” In doing so, he overlooks a long history of women fighting against “equal enslavement” rather than freedom for all, demonizes all early feminists at one swoop, […] The post Look for the Union Label, not the Gender Role appeared first on Econlib.
Climate alarmists shift to Napa wine scare after Italian, Greek wine scares debunked
As COP 25 gets going in Madrid, global warming alarmists are continuing their world tour of wine alarmism, now claiming climate change is decimating Napa Valley wine. The post Climate alarmists shift to Napa wine scare after Italian, Greek wine scares debunked appeared first on CFACT.
Barbados medical cannabis law clears final hurdle in Parliament
A law forming the legal foundation for a medical cannabis industry in Barbados has overcome the last important parliamentary hurdle after being approved by the Eastern Caribbean country’s Senate. The law, which covers activities related to cultivation, processing, dispensing and export, empowers the Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority to develop policies and guidelines for a newly […] Barbados medical cannabis law clears final hurdle in Parliament is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 12/3/19"
*Updated frequently as available.* — § — PM 12/3/19: Gregory Mannerino, "Today Trump Guarantees DOW 30K. BELIEVE IT!" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ — § — *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *12/3/19 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 ab... more »
Harvesting the Blood of America’s Poor: The Latest Stage of Capitalism
Blood has become big business in the United States and there is no shortage of corporations ready to exploit America's most vulnerable populations in order to get a piece of the pie. The post Harvesting the Blood of America’s Poor: The Latest Stage of Capitalism appeared first on MintPress News.
Why this Australian city can't give up its love affair with the car
For an outsider's view of getting around Hobart on public transport, the tourist guides paint a grim picture: "Everyone drives everywhere. The public transport services are poor."
Australian shares keep falling after Trump flags delay on US-China deal
Australian shares head for another day of major losses after US President Donald Trump said he was in no hurry to sign a trade deal with China by the end of next week.
Kamala Harris ends presidential bid with a slight against billionaire running mates
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California senator Kamala Harris fires a parting shot at billionaire running mate Michael Bloomberg, as she formally bows out of the race to become the Democratic party's 2020 presidential nominee.
After bushfires, feral cats prey on small native animals. Could this simple design protect them?
Scientists say a simple structure made of chicken wire and shadecloth could prevent bushfires from causing "widespread population loss" of vulnerable native animals.
Nostalgia may not be enough to save retro Gold Coast motels, threatened by high-rise
A pool, colour TV and aircon greeted families after long-hot drives to the Gold Coast, but these classic 1960s hotels are being rapidly replaced. Does it matter?
Australia has a critical shortage of EpiPens — and it's resulted in this extraordinary step
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The Government urges parents to use expired and contaminated stocks of EpiPen Junior as the country's supply of the life-saving drug falls critically low.
Russia's Rush To Develop Hypersonic Weapons Might End In Catastrophe
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* Testing takes time. *Key point: *Russia wants to use nuclear weapons to make up for its conventional inferiority. Russia has tested a new hypersonic missile that can penetrate any enemy defense, the Kremlin claimed. But foreign military planners probably shouldn't panic. The Kremlin might be exaggerating the effectiveness and usefulness of its new weapon. On Dec. 26, 2018, Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that the Russian military had tested the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle in order to "successfully verify all of its technical para... more »
Candidate Kamala Harris Drops Out…
At the beginning Senator Kamala Harris was the favorite candidate of CNN and strongly promoted. Harris was also the favorite candidate for a specific group of very immature female journalists; essentially an ideological media clique resembling High School girls. Harris … Continue reading →
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"Be The Outsider"
*"Be The Outsider"* by Paul Rosenberg "Years ago I engaged in a long usenet discussion with another gentleman on immigration, life in the third world, etc. After some back-and-forths, the gentleman proposed a scenario: What would happen if the two of us were dropped, naked and with absolutely no way of calling for help, into the poorest and most desperate spot in India? Would we stay there, living the rest of our lives as the locals do? And if not, why should we be able to extract ourselves while they could not? We decided, quite quickly, that the first day or days would be unpleas... more »
“Some Important ‘Don't's’"
*“Some Important ‘Don't's’"* Author Unknown "Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit, and you are keeping all of them in the air. You will soon understand that Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls- Family, Health, Friends and Spirit- are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life. How? ... more »
House Democrat Impeachment Report Says President Trump's Misconduct Is Overwhelming And He Should Be Impeached
*NBC:** Democrats' impeachment report cites Trump obstruction and withholding aid, warns of 'grave harm'* *"No other President has flouted the Constitution and power of Congress to conduct oversight to this extent," the report said.* WASHINGTON — The Democratic-led House Intelligence Committee released a report Tuesday containing a summary of the evidence it has collected in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The 300-page report cited two instances of improper conduct: obstruction of the House inquiry and withholding an official White House meeting and military ... more »
Trump Promised Lower Drug Prices... But He Has Moscow Mitch Blocking Both Democratic And Republican Bills That Would Do That. Why Is He Such A Dick?
I was on the phone a few minutes ago, talking with a super-progressive running for a congressional seat in central Texas and she brought up Lloyd Doggett, chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, and more progressive than anyone else in the Texas congressional delegation. Some people consider his bill, the Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act of 2019 (H.R.1046) too radical; it would help too many working families and infuriate too many Big PhRMA executives, lobbyists and donors. Doggett's bill "requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)... more »
Elon Musk Faces Defamation Trial for ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet
Elon Musk is going on trial for his troublesome tweets in a defamation lawsuit pitting the billionaire against a British diver he's accused of branding a pedophile.
No, Walmart Is Not Offering Free $75 ‘Anniversary’ Coupon on Facebook
Yet another "free coupon" scam lures social media users with bogus promises.
House Report Outlines Evidence for Trump Impeachment
The House released a sweeping impeachment report outlining evidence of what it calls President Donald Trump's wrongdoing toward Ukraine, findings that will serve as the foundation for debate over whether the 45th president should be removed from office.
LIBRA: Facebook Now Wants to Control Your Money
*Tony Cartalucci* | The case for eliminating Facebook and other foreign firms like it from a nation’s information space.
"How the Government Tries to Control Economic Woes"
*"How the Government Tries to Control Economic Woes"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "The U.S. economy approaches the end of 2019 with a stable heartbeat but increasing signs of dementia. Unemployment (mostly in low-paying “service” industries) is low. GDP growth is still positive, if slowing. The Dow is still near the tippy top of its range. And the Federal Reserve is once again pumping fake cash into the financial markets. Perhaps it’s because marijuana has been legalized in so many stat… But most people think things are looking pretty good. According to Mr. Trump’s tweet l... more »
Pete Buttigieg Gives the Nod to the Destruction of America
[image: pete-buttigieg-gives-the-nod-to-the-destruction-of-america] Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg recently expressed approval at the notion that the United States occupies stolen land — and that illegal aliens are merely exacting justice by “reclaiming” it.
Citing Money Woes, Harris Quits Democrat Race
[image: citing-money-woes-harris-quits-democrat-race] Democrat presidential candidate Kamala Harris, the California leftist who briefly surged in the polls after suggesting that rival Joe Biden is a closet racist, has dropped out of the race for the White House.
Minorities Want Charter Schools That Warren and Sanders Oppose
[image: minorities-want-charter-schools-that-warren-and-sanders-oppose] Some of the most “progressive” 2020 Democrat candidates want to eliminate charter schools, but support for the schools from minority parents has increased.
NSW Now: Bushfires destroy homes overnight, poor air quality sees a rise in medical demand
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* A total fire ban is in place across The Greater Hunter, Northern Slopes and North Western areas due to very high fire danger across the eastern coast of New South Wales.
Democrats deliver impeachment report into Donald Trump, invoking the separation of powers
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Democrats in the US House of Representatives lay out their impeachment case against President Donald Trump, accusing him of using the powers of his office to solicit foreign interference in the 2020 election.
'This is not normal': Authorities warn Gippsland is facing a long bushfire season
Bushfires have already threatened properties and burnt thousands of hectares in Victoria's East Gippsland, and authorities warn there could be more to come.
What the Queensland 2011 flood class action verdict means for you as a taxpayer
Almost 7,000 victims of the 2011 Queensland floods have won a landmark class action. If you don't live anywhere near Brisbane you might think the verdict doesn't affect you but there's a chance you'll be paying the State Government's bill.
Council proposes 'bizarre' local laws which would ban motorbike riding on Sundays
Residents are left "flabbergasted" as a regional Victorian council wants to pass laws restricting residents from riding motorbikes on rural properties.
'It will give the river more respect': Elders call for dual naming of Darling River as Baaka
Adding its local name Baaka would 'give the Darling River more respect': Barkindji elders welcome the NSW Government's consultation on a dual naming.
Operation Christmas Drop spreads festive cheer in remote communities with military precision
Christmas came early for a remote community in far north Queensland with more than a tonne of supplies parachuted out of a military aircraft dubbed the "Battle Budgie".
'80 per cent of the economy is going backwards', and that's likely to continue for some time
Australia's economy is meandering into its 29th year of continuous economic expansion, but the risks of that record-breaking run being broken are rising.
Kitchens without sinks and $165 weekly cleaning fees: Welcome to the 'wild west' of student housing
When Chinese student Jiaying Wan first arrived in Sydney last year to study accounting, she was forced to pay more than $8,000 up-front for her four-month lease and bond.
When the lights go out and the fridge stops humming, here's what to do
The tele suddenly turns off, the fridge stops humming and the lights go out. There's a good chance your next thought will be: "What am I meant to do again?" Here's what you need to know.
Constant pain changes the way your brain works, scientists find
When Daune Coogan realised pain would be her "constant companion" she spent days in tears, but a new understanding of what that pain is doing to her brain, and in turn her emotions, is providing relief.
'You destroyed my life': Freed Yazidi woman collapses while confronting her IS rapist
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A freed Iraqi Yazidi woman, who was held as a sex slave by IS, comes face-to-face with her tormentor on Iraqi television, demanding an explanation for her suffering, before collapsing.
If you're thinking of trying veganism, read this first
For a vegan diet to meet all your nutritional needs, you really need to understand your food. Here are the critical nutrients to look out for.
'Punishment chart' shocks mother after FOI request to disability home
A woman with an intellectual disability is now "fearful of everything" after spending time in a group home where she was repeatedly punished for transgressions as minor as not tying her shoelaces, her mother tells the disability royal commission.
Greta Thunberg an 'energised … angry kid' ready for climate summit after three-week voyage
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The teenage climate activist arrives by catamaran at the port of Lisbon after a three-week voyage across the Atlantic Ocean from the United States.
Trump hits out at Macron over NATO criticism, says he can't 'go around making statements like that'
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Tensions between several world leaders emerge at a military summit in the UK, as Donald Trump hits back at criticisms from the French President.
Only 19.7% of Americans agree with US State Dept on Israeli settlements
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently declared, "we will no longer recognize Israeli settlements as per se inconsistent with international law." Few Americans agree. The post Only 19.7% of Americans agree with US State Dept on Israeli settlements appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Iran State TV Admits That Rioters Were Shot And Killed At Protests
*Al Jazeera: **'Rioters' shot and killed at protests, Iran admits for first time* *State TV describes killings by security forces and again denies 'fabricated' death toll by 'hostile groups'.* Iranian state television has acknowledged security forces shot and killed what it described as "rioters" in multiple cities amid recent protests over the spike in government-set petrol prices. It was the first time authorities offered any sort of accounting for the violence used to put down the deadly demonstrations. The acknowledgement came in a television report on Tuesday that criticis... more »
Study Focuses on Millennial’s Perceptions of their College Education
Dr. Larry Chiagouris, a professor of marketing at Pace University, recently unveiled his research on how millennials perceive their college education in terms of overall satisfaction and career preparedness.
Trump Backs Protesting Students….In China
The protests that delayed this year’s Harvard-Yale game were enough to break some news the weekend before Thanksgiving. Climate change is a big deal. And if the nation’s top schools with a combined endowment worth $70 billion did something about it, maybe higher ed could set an example for the country, if not the world.
Sweet Briar College Will Invest Recent $3 Million Gift in Curriculum
Sweet Briar College (SBC), an all-women’s school in Virginia, received donations totaling $3 million which it plans to put toward its “leadership core curriculum.” SBC’s leadership core curriculum consists of ten courses intended to help students develop the skills required for democratic and collaborative research. The program is designed to improve its students’ abilities in […]
College Autism Network Partners with NASPA to Expand Reach
The College Autism Network (CAN), a nonprofit founded by a Florida State University associate professor, will soon partner with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), hoping to expand its reach and support more college students with autism. Associate professor of higher education Dr. Bradley Cox founded the nonprofit in 2016 to address the […]
Dr. Kimo Ah Yun Named First Minority Provost at Marquette University
Dr. Kimo Ah Yun will become the first person of color to serve as provost for Marquette University, a private Jesuit research school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Ah Yun, who was chosen after a nine-month national search for the position, has been serving as acting provost for the university since Oct. 31, 2018. “Kimo has demonstrated […]
Someday China Will Try to Invade Taiwan
*Ian Easton* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/TAIWAN-DRILLS--RC14D7AAE140.html] Here's how to stop it. *Key Point:* The key is massive American arm sales to the island nation. Various *sources* from within the People's Republic of China have *allegedly suggested* that time is running out for Taiwan's democracy. In their narrative, China's iron-fisted leader, Xi Jinping, is "losing patience" and could order the invasion of Taiwan in the early 2020s. The world's most dangerous flashpoint might witness an overwhelming amphibious blitz, perhaps before J... more »
The P226 Handgun Is the Navy Seal's Favorite Gun for 1 Reason
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Edgington - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 100201-N-1291E-055 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyrig] An excellent weapon. *Key point:* The P226 served well but interestingly enough it will eventually be replaced by a competitor- Glock. For three decades, the U.S. Navy’s Sea Air Land (SEAL) special-forces teams relied on a pistol apart from the rest of the American military. While th... more »
A Combo Weapon: Why the Glock 26 Is Made of so Many Guns
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://i.imgur.com/TOAQgRQ.jpg] All you wanted to know. *Key point:* This weapon, the Glock 26, took the best ideas from several different weapons and combined them. One of the most competitive markets in the world of handguns is the subcompact market. Guns with short barrels and small magazines, subcompacts are meant for those who favor carry-ability over firepower and range. The Glock 26, referred to by the company itself as the “Baby Glock,” is a compact weapon that can carry as much ammunition as full-sized nine millimeter handgu... more »
Why Russia's Unique Supercavitating Torpedoes Are so Fast
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUSSIA-TURKEY-MILITARY-RC1995ACC2A0.html] Very fast. *Key point: *These torpedos were made in secrecy during the Cold War. Imagine the sudden revelation of a weapon that can suddenly go six times faster than its predecessors. The shock of such a breakthrough system would turn an entire field of warfare on its head, as potential adversaries scrambled to deploy countermeasures to a new weapon they are defenseless against. While a lull in great power competition delayed the impact of this new technol... more »
Glenn Dennis and the Interview on YouTube
On Monday, someone had posted to Facebook, a YouTube link to an interview with Glenn Dennis conducted on November 19, 1990. Dennis is seen in casual clothes, relaxed, and told the story of his missing nurse, his involvement in the Roswell UFO crash case, and what all he knew about it. He told an intriguing story that has many people convinced that what he said was true. That was underscored by the source of the tape which was listed as the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Office of the Secretary. Office of the Administrative Assistant. Office of the Deputy for Se... more »
Turkish Army sets up 2 new military bases in northeast Syria
The Turkish Army has set up two new military headquarters in the surrounding areas of Ras al-Ayn in northeastern Syria, the Arabic-language media outlets reported. The Arabic-language Al-Ikhbariya TV reported that the Turkish Army has built two more military centers in the villages of al-Toulan and al-Kanhir in the countryside of Ras al-Ayn in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Macron claims Turkey is working with ISIS in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:40 P.M.) – French President Emmanuel Macron went on the attack against his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, as he claimed the latter’s country was working with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist group. “When I look at Turkey, they are fighting against those who fought with us, shoulder to shoulder, against […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Suspected US drone strike targets vehicle in northern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – An unidentified drone targeted a vehicle that was traveling in northern Idlib near the Syrian-Turkish border this afternoon, killing everyone inside. According to local activists in the Idlib Governorate, the drone targeted a van that was traveling through the border town of Atmeh, which is located near one of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS launches powerful attack against Syrian Army troops in eastern Homs
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – For the third day in a row, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) has attacked the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions inside the eastern region of the Homs Governorate. According to reports from this front, the Islamic State forces attacked the Syrian Arab Army’s positions in the Badiya Al-Sukhnah area, killing a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army retakes 3 towns and seizes Turkish-supplied vehicles in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) was able to retake three towns today that they lost over the weekend, putting an end to the jihadist advance in southeastern Idlib. Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Arab Army reportedly captured the towns of Rasm Al-Ward, Istablat, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia dismisses reports that Erdogan ordered Su-24 to be shot down in Syria
Moscow proceeds from the fact that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not give orders to attack a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jet in Syria in 2015, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “We are guided by Turkey’s statements, including public ones, that other people ordered the Russian plane to be shot down,” he said. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Johnson & Johnson, ovarian cancer risks, and the law
From whenwomeninspire.com Across America, women are taking the fight to Johnson & Johnson. The massive company behind many of the nation’s favorite products has come under fire amongst claims that their product, talcum powder, can cause ovarian cancer. If you want to take part in this class action lawsuit, make sure you seek out a professional compensation … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson, ovarian cancer risks, and the law →
12 Science-Backed Reasons to Say “No” to the Gardasil Vaccine
Originally posted on The Citizen Media: Well-meaning parents around the world have been bringing their children to get Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, for more than a decade now. The vaccine claims to help prevent cervical cancer and other conditions that are related to the human papilloma virus, or HPV. Although it was initially targeted at…
Reconfirmed: Artificial Sweeteners Make You Fat and Sick
Originally posted on NationalAddictionNews.com: STORY AT-A-GLANCE A growing body of research shows artificial sweeteners raise your risk of both obesity and Type 2 diabetes — perhaps even to a greater degree than sugar. Recent research shows both sugar and artificial sweeteners damage vascular function and cause cellular changes that “may be important during the…
French President Macron Accuses Turkey Of Working 'Sometimes' With ISIS Groups
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with France's President Emmanuel Macron, ahead of the NATO summit in Watford, in London, Britain, December 3, 2019. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS *France 24:* *France’s Macron accuses Turkey of ‘sometimes working with IS group proxies’ at NATO summit* French President Emmanuel Macron accused Turkey on Tuesday of working with Islamic State proxies and said Ankara’s ambiguity towards the group was detrimental to its NATO allies fighting in Syria and Iraq. Relations between Macron and Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan have soured ahead of Wednesday... more »
Chairman Schiff Issues House Impeachment Report – Full Links to PDF
While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi remains out of the country, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has extended the House legislative calendar through December 20th in order to rush a full House impeachment vote before Christmas. Today the Chairman of the … Continue reading →
President Trump Remarks During Bilat with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg – Video and Transcript…
President Trump begins the U.S. participation in the 2019 NATO Summit with a substantive one-on-one meeting with General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg. President Trump took numerous questions from the media. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank … Continue reading →
Reminder: "It's your money!"
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Scientists Predict New Solar Cycle About to Begin
(MSN) The latest 11-year cycle of the sun is almost over and scientists have just released predictions for the next one. Based on the number of sunspots that formed, scientists considered the last solar cycle, No. 24, “weak.” They predict… Continue reading →
US’s shift on West Bank policy
Israel Ambassador reacts to US’s historic shift on West Bank policy Fox Business News November 18, 2019 Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon discusses the ongoing tension between Israel and Palestine and explains why Palestine should recognize Israel as its own nation. . . On November 14, 2019, the United Nations once again brought up the issue of Israel and Palestine. As before, they voted on a draft, titled “Permanent sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of the Arab population in the occupied Syr... more »
Presidents Trump And Macron Trade Barbs Over Tariffs, ISIS, And NATO
*Daily Mail:* *'Would you like some nice ISIS fighters?' Trump taunts Emmanuel Macron over captured terrorists - but French president slaps back 'let's be serious'* * Trump spoke at his first meeting during NATO's 70th year * He touted nations boosting military spending * Attacked France's Macron for saying NATO was acting 'brain dead' * Called the remark 'very disrespectful' * Said France was having a 'rough year,' brought up yellow vest protests, and invoked U.S. tariffs * The two men later met one on one and mostly put the spat behind them * But Trump pushed Macron for his positi... more »
HOW POWER WORKS
Kamala Harris is out. Kamala Harris dropped her presidential campaign on Tuesday after months of failing to lift her candidacy from the bottom of the field — a premature ending for a California senator once heralded as a top-tier contender for the nomination. Harris told aides of her intentions in an all-staff call. A person familiar with the call said she sounded distraught. While Harris had qualified for the December debate in her home state, she was running dangerously low on cash — lacking the resources to air TV ads in Iowa — and her staff was gripped by long-running internal ... more »
World News Briefs -- December 3, 2019
*Daily Mail:* *Donald and Melania Trump arrive at Buckingham Palace where they will be welcomed by the Queen and Kate Middleton at spectacular reception for Nato summit* * Donald and Melania Trump arrived at Clarence House to take tea with Charles and Camilla this evening * They will then go to Buckingham Palace where they will be welcomed by the Queen and Kate Middleton * The Duchess of Cambridge was spotted leaving Kensington Palace as she departed for the function Donald and Melania Trump have arrived at Buckingham Palace for a glittering Nato reception hosted by The Queen and... more »
ABC: Mexico bars shipment of glyphosate pesticide
The Mexican government announced it won’t allow a 1,000-ton shipment of the toxic pesticide glyphosate into the country, citing health and environmental concerns. Mexico became the latest in a string of countries to announce bans on glyphosate, the active ingredient in Bayer-Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup. The permit to import glyphosate, presumably for agriculture use, was […] The post ABC: Mexico bars shipment of glyphosate pesticide appeared first on Health Nut News.
As Yemen Starves, Billions in Donor Funds Fill the Coffers of International Aid Agencies
Of the billions of dollars pouring into Yemen from international donors, only a trickle is actually reaching the people who need it the most reports Ahmed AbdulKareem. The post As Yemen Starves, Billions in Donor Funds Fill the Coffers of International Aid Agencies appeared first on MintPress News.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/3/2019
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Trade “New fronts are opening in the global trade war. France is threatening to strike back if President Trump follows through on a plan to impose tariffs on up to $2.4 billion of French imports… the latest in a series of disputes that show tensions between the U.S. and trading […]
Kamala Harris Ends Democratic Presidential Campaign
“I’ve taken stock and looked at this from every angle, and over the last few days have come to one of the hardest decisions of my life,” she wrote in a note to supporters.
Did Zelensky Say Trump ‘Did Nothing Wrong’ In Relation to Ukraine?
The U.S. president engaged in some wishful thinking about a major interview his Ukrainian counterpart gave in December 2019.
Derechos Humanos 'The cruel 'Remain in Mexico' will not work
The Cruel 'Remain in Mexico' Expansion Efforts to Separate Us Will Not Work By Derechos Humanos Censored News TUCSON -- In its unrelenting mission to attack migrants, the Trump administration is yet again ramping up the pressure and suffering of people at our U.S.-Mexico border. The Remain in Mexico protocols have already caused unimaginable conditions for people who have been
To hate the manifestly good is a sure sign of being bad.
But given the left’s loathing of virtually all things good — such as America, Israel, traditional Christianity and Judaism, the Boy Scouts, the nuclear family ideal, Thanksgiving and America’s founders — it is not surprising. As I have said for years, the left destroys everything it touches: music, art, Christianity, Judaism, economies, universities, high schools, … Continue reading "To hate the manifestly good is a sure sign of being bad."
November UAH Land Temps Cool, with a Puzzle
With apologies to Paul Revere, this post is on the lookout for cooler weather with an eye on both the Land and the Sea. UAH has updated their tlt (temperatures in lower troposphere) dataset for November. Previously I have done posts on their reading of ocean air temps as a prelude to updated records from HADSST3. […]
Black Victims Underrepresented in Named Violent Crime Laws
A disparity in so-called namesake laws represents a national trend: White crime victims are much more likely to get crime bills named after them than black victims.
New Zealand’s adult-use cannabis law would allow consumption lounges but impose cultivation limits
New Zealand has unveiled a draft law detailing the strict controls that would apply to recreational marijuana businesses and consumers if voters choose to legalize adult use in a 2020 referendum. The draft Cannabis Legalization and Control Bill would allow for a wide range of business opportunities, including those related to cultivation, manufacture and retail. […] New Zealand’s adult-use cannabis law would allow consumption lounges but impose cultivation limits is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Sneaky - but it paid off
The Miami Dolphins seem to make a habit of bringing off tricky plays that fool their opposition. They did it again last weekend, with this fake kick at goal that turned into a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Miami won the game 37-31. It came almost exactly a year after the Dolphins' famous "Miracle in Miami" touchdown against the New England Patriots, which still draws admiring and disbelieving comment from fans across the spectrum. The play took place with only 7 seconds remaining in the match. Talk about a nail-biter! Full marks to the Dolphins for both sco... more »
15 Signs You Are Smarter Than Average
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'Brain Dead' NATO At 70 - Time To Pull The Plug?
French president Macron caused a stir last month by stating that NATO is suffering from brain death. At this week's NATO summit marking 70 years of the Alliance, Trump and Macron are clashing. Why is it so hard for NATO to find a purpose? Is this a sign that finally, 30 years after the Cold War, it's time to end the anti-Soviet alliance? Watch today's Liberty Report: LAST WEEK: Help support the Liberty Report this #GivingTuesday and we'll send you a copy of Ron Paul's new mini-book on America's "Exceptional" Bankruptcy! For $50 we'll send you the book as a gift. For a donation of ... more »
How I Survived for 3 Years as a Libertarian Cop
[image: undefined] When I retired as a Detective from the NYPD I moved to Florida and decided to join a local sheriff’s office to work as a Deputy. I needed to make some money and it was the only job for which I was qualified. I was accepted and took the job. From the start I wanted to be the ultimate Libertarian cop. I was not going to arrest anyone for drugs or victimless crimes and I was going to try my best to make as many quality arrests as possible. For a good part of those 3 years I was able to do my thing. I tried to fade into the background. I never brought up the fact tha... more »
Student, Officer Injured in Another High School Shooting
It is the second such shooting at a Wisonsin school in as many days.
Court Sides with Congress in Battle for Trump’s Bank Records
A panel of 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judges said two banks, Deutsche Bank and Capital One, should comply with subpoenas from the House Financial Services and Intelligence committees.
Did Fire at CIA Headquarters Reveal Giant Drug Lab?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did Fox News Post Staged Photo of Soldiers During Trump’s Afghanistan Visit?
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to celebrate Thanksgiving with members of the U.S. military.
Jimmy Carter Hospitalized for Urinary Tract Infection
A spokeswoman for Jimmy Carter says the former U.S. president is already feeling better after being treated for a urinary tract infection.
New PISA scores are carefully culled!
*TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019The things you can't be told:* The latest international test scores have been released. They come from the 2018 PISA (Program for International Student Assessment), a major test battery which is administered every three years. In the PISA, 15-year-olds from 79 "education systems" (mostly meaning "countries") are tested in reading, math and science. The results were reported this morning, after a manner, in both the Post and the Times. For unknown reasons, this suitably gloomy news report, complete with suitably gloomy headline, appears on the front page o... more »
Tradition and Technology Take Centre Stage at BCFN Food Forum
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
MILAN, Italy, Dec 03 (IPS) - A coffee producer will receive a cent and a half from a $2.50 cup of coffee. This one stark fact stood out as scientists, researchers, activists and grappled with solutions for change in food and nutrition practises, which would benefit the greater community. Read the full story, “Tradition and Technology Take Centre Stage at BCFN Food Forum”, on globalissues.org →
Case Against Tobacco Giant Could Protect Children
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
NEW YORK, Dec 03 (IPS) - Margaret Wurth is a senior children's rights researcher at Human Rights WatchLegal action against British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world's largest tobacco firms, could see the company punished for profiting from child labor and force the industry to finally confront its treatment of vulnerable workers. Read the full story, “Case Against Tobacco Giant Could Protect Children”, on globalissues.org →
Inequality and Its Many Discontents
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 03 (IPS) - Much recent unrest, such as the ‘yellow-vest' protests in France and the US ‘Abolish the Super-Rich' campaign, is not against inequality per se, but reflects perceptions of changing inequalities. Most citizens resent inequalities when it is not only unacceptably high, but also rising. Read the full story, “Inequality and Its Many Discontents”, on globalissues.org →
What Do We Want from Our Oceans?
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
ROME, Dec 03 (IPS) - This is a question we need to ask ourselves but before answering we need to acknowledge the diversity of expectations and aspirations that we all have for oceans, which cover more than two-thirds of the planet's surface. Read the full story, “What Do We Want from Our Oceans?”, on globalissues.org →
World’s Crisis-Stricken Oceans Doomed to Destruction Without a Global Treaty
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (IPS) - The greatest single climate-induced threat facing the world's 44 small island developing states (SIDS) is rising sea waters which could obliterate some of the low-lying states, including Maldives, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Palau and Micronesia. Read the full story, “World’s Crisis-Stricken Oceans Doomed to Destruction Without a Global Treaty”, on globalissues.org →
The Story Behind The Gambia’s Lawsuit against Myanamar over the Rohingya Genocide
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 03 (IPS) - On Nov. 11, the Gambia filed a lawsuit against Myanmar in the International Court of Justice for the southeast asian country's atrocities against the Rohingya population. Read the full story, “The Story Behind The Gambia’s Lawsuit against Myanamar over the Rohingya Genocide”, on globalissues.org →
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- December 3, 2019
*DW: **NATO nerves on edge ahead of leaders' meeting* Who'll be the skunk at NATO's 70th birthday party? And is the alliance really "brain dead?" The upcoming summit could provide all sorts of public-relations pitfalls. It's highly unlikely NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expected an apology from French President Emanuel Macron when the two met in Paris to clear the air over the now infamous French description of the alliance as "brain dead" due to its faulty mutual defense clause. But Stoltenberg may still not have been prepared for Macron to double down on his criticism... more »
Trump Takes Lisa Page to Town After “Fake Orgasm” Comment
[image: trump-takes-lisa-page-to-town-after-fake-orgasm-comment] President Trump fired back at former FBI lawyer Lisa Page after a critical interview, asking about missing text messages between her and Peter Strzok.
Americans Arming Themselves at Record Rates
[image: americans-arming-themselves-at-record-rates] The FBI reported that it conducted 202,465 gun background checks on Black Friday, the second-highest number since the bureau implemented the background-check system.
Epstein Victim Giuffre: Prince Andrew Was “Raining” Sweat, Denials Are “BS”
[image: epstein-victim-giuffre-prince-andrew-was-raining-sweat-denials-are-bs] Last night, the British people heard directly from the woman who claims deceased Wall Street financier and Deep State sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein forced her to have sex with the prince.
House GOP Report Clears Trump, Condemns Democrats’ “Dangerous Precedent”
[image: house-gop-report-clears-trump-condemns-democrats-dangerous-precedent] A report by Republican leaders found that the president’s actions do not warrant impeachment, and charged Democrats of seeking to undo the 2016 election.
Top Chinese Diplomat To Visit South Korea For The First Time In Five Years
South Korea’s FM Kang Kyung-wha and China’s FM Wang Yi at the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Nagoya, Japan, November 23, 2019. © Reuters / Kim Kyung-Hoon *Reuters*:* Senior Chinese diplomat set for first visit to South Korea in five years amid missile defense row* SEOUL (Reuters) - A high-ranking Chinese diplomat is visiting Seoul this week for the first time in five years as the two countries seek to improve ties amid a spat over a U.S. anti-missile system in South Korea. The Chinese government’s top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, is set to arrive on Wednesday for a two... more »
Jimmy Carter, Oldest Living President, Hospitalized Again
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter waves as he departs the Capitol after attending the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo] Get well soon, Jimmy! Former President Jimmy Carter is back in the hospital, this time for a urinary tract infection, according to a statement from The Carter Center on Monday. Carter, 95, is the oldest living president in U.S. history. He has been hospitalized multiple times in 2019, most recently on Nov. 11 with a brain ble... more »
YouTube Removed Over 300 Trump Ads Without Giving Reason: Report
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during the meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron, ahead of the NATO summit in Watford, in London, Britain, December 3, 2019. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS] 'There's no transparency,' said CBS's Lesley Stahl. YouTube nixed hundreds of President Donald Trump’s campaign ads throughout the summer without explaining what policies the president’s team violated, CBS News’s “60 Minutes” reported Sunday night. Google removed more than 300 of Trump’s video ads for supposedly violating the company’s po... more »
Epstein Accuser: Night With Prince Andrew Was 'Disgusting'
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Europe* [image: Britain's Prince Andrew greets a business leader during a reception at the sideline of the World Economic Forum in Davos January 22, 2015. REUTERS/Michel Euler/Pool] 'I knew I had to keep him happy because that’s what Jeffrey and Ghislaine would have expected from me,' Virginia Roberts said. *Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre detailed the night she allegedly had sex with Prince Andrew in a BBC interview that aired Monday in Britain.* - *Giuffre described her time with Epstein as “wicked” and alleged that ... more »
Zuckerberg Opens Up: What Did He Discuss With Trump Over Dinner?
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Erin Scott TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY] 'Did he try to lobby you in any way?' a reporter asked. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg talked to CBS about reports suggesting he had a private dinner with President Donald Trump while the tech company discussed how to handle political ads. Zuckerberg talked to “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King about his decision to exempt select political ads from fact chec... more »
The Trump Administration's Indo-Pacific Strategy Needs Proof of Life
*Julianne Smith, Garima Mohan* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] As the global strategic center of gravity shifts to Asia, the Trump administration has used its Indo-Pacific strategy as an attempt to reassure allies and partners of the United States’ continued interest in the region. But putting these strategies on paper isn’t enough. No single word better describes today’s international system than “competition.” China and Russia are competing with the United States for power, influence, and access to markets across multiple continents. With its Belt and Road investments and tar... more »
Newsweek Editor Demoted Over Inaccurate Trump Thanksgiving Story
*Shelby Talcott* *Politics, Americas* [image: A framed Newsweek magazine cover of U.S. President Donald Trump hangs on the wall of the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, U.S., August 9, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] It was for the 'inaccurate report that President Trump spent Thanksgiving tweeting and golfing rather than visiting troops in Afghanistan.' Newsweek demoted an editor who published an article saying that President Donald Trump would likely be tweeting and golfing on Thanksgiving. The outlet also fired Jessica Kwong, a former ... more »
The True Value of Lebanon's Armed Forces
*Robert G. Rabil* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The LAF has been the most respected institution in confessional Lebanon. It is regarded by many as the defender of the country and the patriotic glue that binds the various confessions whose national aspirations have been often at cross purposes. Alongside a campaign to push for a war with Iran, there is a parallel campaign to undermine Iran’s proxies is equating the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) with Hezbollah. Though the armed forces need to answer and act on some legitimate concerns, this pairing is not only erroneous bu... more »
Russia Is Not The Soviet Union. So Why Can't Europe Help Pay More for NATO?
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, * A careful examination of America’s interests and NATO fundamentals suggest it might be time to let the sun go down on NATO. French President Macron claims NATO is “brain dead.” Turkey’s President Erdogan threatened to flood Europe with a wave of refugees if Europe opposed the Turkish incursion into Syria. And Trump has announced he is going to curtail U.S. support to NATO headquarters. On NATO’s 70th anniversary, the alliance seems to be growing weaker and its future called into increasing doubt. The question for American policymakers: is that nece... more »
Supreme Court Hears Gun Rights Case...But Gets Derailed
*Kevin Daley* *Politics, Americas* [image: A group among hundreds of supporters of gun control laws rally in front of the US Supreme Court as the justices hear the first major gun rights case since 2010, in Washington, U.S. December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Andrew Chung] You could call it a 'misfire.' *The Supreme Court heard a challenge Monday to New York City rules that imposed onerous restrictions on gun transportation. * - *After the Supreme Court decided to hear the case, New York relaxed the challenged guidelines and asked the justices to dismiss the case as “moot,” ... more »
Sushi recall in 31 states; sent to Trader Joe’s, 7-Eleven, others
Fuji Food Products Inc. has initiated a recall of ready to eat sushi, salads and spring rolls due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The products have dates through Dec. 6 and were sold to retailers and distributors along the East Coast and Upper Midwest. The recall is in response to a notification from the... Continue Reading
Japan won't sign China-backed trade deal if India doesn't join
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
03-Dec-2019 Abe seeks to bolster India ties to balance China's clout.
L'administration de Trump envisage d'assouplir les protections médicamenteuses dans l'USMCA
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
03-Dec-2019 Les protections prévues dans l'accord États-Unis-Mexique-Canada sur les produits biologiques, médicaments dérivés d'organismes, pourraient être ramenées de dix à cinq ans.
«Climat et énergie: l'Etat belge est-il schizophrène?»
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
03-Dec-2019 Dans quelques jours débuteront les négociations sur le Traité sur la Charte de l'Energie qui lie la Belgique et l'UE, et qui est incompatible avec l'Accord de Paris sur le climat.
Leaders From China, Japan, And South Korea Will Meet In China On December 23 To 25 For A Trilateral Summit
Japan's Shinzo Abe, China's Xi Jinping and South Korea's Moon Jae-in are set to meet in the Chinese province of Sichuan. © Reuters *Nikkei Asian Review:* *Abe to meet Xi and Moon in China later this month* *North Korea on agenda for trilateral summit; two-way talks also planned.* TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to visit China from Dec. 23 to 25 for a trilateral summit with South Korea. Abe unveiled the travel schedule at a meeting of the government and ruling parties on Tuesday, stating, "I hope we can candidly exchange opinions on regional issues, including how ... more »
Remind us to see how she looks next November!
*TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019Melania looked "ridiculous," Post headline reports:* Might we share a pair of dirty little secrets? First secret: Our upper-class liberal and mainstream elites just can't get over themselves. Second secret: Those same upper-class elites are busy re-electing Donald J. Trump. We seem to be committed to death by woke. For our latest example of these compulsions, consider the headline which appeared on line, yesterday afternoon, at the Washington Post. As we type, the headline is still sitting there, unchanged. It sits atop a news report about Christmas deco... more »
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