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31/01 2020 Weather Mystery
This is a note for the record. I was abruptly woken up the morning of 31 Dec and learnt of the emergency evacuation of the local area due bush fires. I did not sleep well and sense a low frequency … Continue reading →
W.O.O.D. – 31 December 2019 – The End Of The Year As We Know It
W.O.O.D. Weekly Occasional Open Discussion for the Bitter End Of 2019 Continue reading →
'A devastating year': North-west Victoria records lowest-ever rainfall totals
With the previous record low smashed, farmers in parts of the parched Mallee and Millewa regions have experienced back-to-back failed harvests.
Sydney mum describes running for her life with her kids as bushfire closed in
A Sydney mother describes how she and her children were forced to flee on foot through the bush as a fast-moving bushfire closed in on the wooden holiday house they were renting.
Woman dead, man fighting for life after Yarraville shooting
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A woman is dead, a man is critically injured and another man is in hospital under police guard after a shooting in Melbourne's inner west.
Widow erects road signs at Palmerville Station in bid to find murdered husband's remains
A widow has erected huge road signs in a bid to find her husband's remains, more than seven years after he was murdered while gold prospecting in far north Queensland.
'You could hear it roaring like the ocean': Main street of South Coast town ravaged
The main street of the Bega Valley town of Cobargo is in ruins after being hit early this morning by an out-of-control bushfire which has left two people missing, feared dead.
Could Darwin fishos lose one of their best local fishing spots in Little Mindil land sale?
Darwin alderman Andrew Arthur says "people will be distraught" and guarantees protests will take place if the impending sale of Little Mindil results in the loss of public access to the land.
'When will this nightmare end?': Inside Mallacoota's bushfire 'apocalypse'
Just In - 51 minutes ago
Residents and holidaymakers in Mallacoota in Victoria's far east describe the sky turning from pitch black to blazing red as fire raced towards the seaside town.
Man loses hand, breaks leg in blast while making rockets at home
A Brisbane man has blown his hand off while mixing chemicals for homemade rockets, possibly to entertain his young son who was also home at the time, police say.
Thousands of livestock killed and at least three properties lost in SA bushfire
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Nearly 40,000 hectares have burned across the state over the past 24 hours, with two bushfires yet to be controlled.
Russia's Cold War MiG-31 Super Interceptor Is Getting Upgrades To Serve Through The 2030s
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* The MiG-31 is the standard long-range interceptor of the Russian Air Force. *Key point:* While the Su-57 is fast, it does represent a step backward in speed compared to the MiG-31. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) needed a series of heavy interceptors to patrol its massive borders. Most regular “light” fighters like the early MiGs were not up to the task, as they lacked the range and speed to intercept to rapidly climb and intercept supersonic American bombers, who were expected to zoom over the Arctic to drop bo... more »
Bring Back Battleships? The Deadliest Naval Weapon Could Make a Comeback
*Robert Farley* *Security, * [image: A British battleship that survived World War Two, the HMS Belfast, recreates the moment the first guns were fired in Normandy on June 6, 1944, marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, in London, Britain June 6, 2019. REUTERS/Simon Dawson] Or not. Read on. *Key Point:* Ships of the line aren't coming back, but big survivable platforms are still necessary. Is it time to bring back the battleship? For decades, naval architects have concentrated on building ships that, by the standards of the World Wars, are remarkably brittle. These ships can de... more »
How the Glock 19 Pistol Changed the Gun Industry Forever
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/FRANCE-SECURITY-MILIPOL-RC2GED9YLOUG.html] This popular gun shifted the whole landscape. *Key point:* The Glock 19 contributed to several trends in gun manufacturing. The Glock 19 is one of the most popular guns on the planet. Police, militaries, and paramilitaries on almost every continent carry them daily. As a result, the Glock 19’s design has heavily influenced designers at competing firms. Here are some ways the Glock 19 has been influential on the firearms market. *1. Size:* While originally bille... more »
Does Russia Really Have A 100 Megaton Nuclear Torpedo Called Status-6?
*Steve Weintz* *Security, Russia* [image: A Russian Navy's submarine arrives for the Chinese-Russian joint naval exercise at Dagang port, in Qingdao, Shandong province, China April 29, 2019. Picture taken April 29, 2019. REUTERS/Stringer] The Pentagon thinks so. *Key Point:* Russia has resurrected a crazy plan from the Cold War. On November 10, 2015, Russian media accidentally-on-purpose revealed a glimpse into the Kremlin's new underwater weapon—the "Kanyon" or Status-6 nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed drone. Since then the debate swirling around the device, such as whether it is... more »
Raped and Locked in Cages – Former Massachusetts Foster Children Sue for $40 Million
Local media in Massachusetts is reporting that four former foster children have filed a $40 million lawsuit against foster parents Susan and Raymond Blouin in Oxford Massachusetts. The Telegram & Gazette report: "Four former foster children who say they were sexually and physically abused inside the Oxford foster home of Susan and Raymond Blouin are suing the couple and the state for millions. In a 73-page lawsuit that lists damages in excess of $40 million, the former children say the Blouin home at 7 Pleasant Court was a 'house of horrors' for more than a decade." WCVB ABC 5 and r... more »
Important Discussion – Col Douglas Macgregor Has Suspicions About Pompeo, Esper and Miley…
Well, well, well…. we are not alone in our suspicions of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Miley. Tonight Col Douglas Macgregor outlines his own suspicions about the U.S. military … Continue reading →
The Daily Brief 2019-12-29
This is a summary of 21 AMN articles on the following subjects: Baghdad, Iraq, Syria, Putin, Russia, Trump, US, EU, Hezbollah, Lebanon, China, Iran, Libya, Tripoli, Salaheddine, Qatar, Turkey, Yemen, Idlib, Israel, Jordan, Deir_Ezzor, Homs, ISIS. Categories covered in this brief: Iraq, Syria, World-News, Lebanon, Iran, North-Africa, Turkey, Yemen, Middleeast Let us know how you […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey has transferred ISIS and Al-Qaeda terrorists to Libya: LNA spox.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – Major General Ahmed Al-Mismari, a spokesman for the Libyan National Army, said that hundreds of terrorists affiliated with ISIS and Al-Qaeda had been transferred from Syria to Libya during the past days via Turkey. Al-Mismari said during a press conference on Monday that “Ankara transferred terrorists of various nationalities” to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New photo surfaces of Syrian militants in Libya
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – A new photo of Turkish-backed Syrian militants in Libya has surfaced on the social media platform Twitter this week amid reports of hundreds of Syrian National Army (SNA) fighters deploying to the North African nation. In a photo released on Monday, five Syrian militants were photographed near an airplane in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China seeks to challenge US naval dominance with new warships
China reportedly launched an additional Type 055 destroyer and a Type 052D destroyer right before the year draws to an end, a move Chinese experts called on Sunday an astounding achievement in shipbuilding, as they expect the ships to enter military service in two years. Fully dressed, the two ships left a flooded dockyard and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trangia Mini – A Caution And A Fire Story
Don't overheat your Trangia Mini or the thermal feedback can lead to a kind of thermal runaway. Continue reading →
Raped and Locked in Cages – Former Massachusetts Foster Children Sue for $40 Million
Local media in Massachusetts is reporting that four former foster children have filed a $40 million lawsuit against foster parents Susan and Raymond Blouin in Oxford Massachusetts. The Telegram & Gazette report: "Four former foster children who say they were sexually and physically abused inside the Oxford foster home of Susan and Raymond Blouin are suing the couple and the state for millions. In a 73-page lawsuit that lists damages in excess of $40 million, the former children say the Blouin home at 7 Pleasant Court was a 'house of horrors' for more than a decade." WCVB ABC 5 and r... more »
Gold Price Soars, US Dollar Dives… What’s Next?
If the gold price is allowed to surge spectacularly, the banks manipulating the gold price will go bankrupt over night. The only way for them to get out of their losing positions is for the US government to revalue the price of gold overnight. They, can then declare force majeur. – RT America Global gold …
US Looking for Any Excuse to Invade Iran: Ex-Pentagon Official
The plan is to use Zionist ‘666’ Israel, the Satanic counterfeit, to attack Iran. America will have its hands full engaging Russia and China. – RT America US jets bombed five sites across Iraq and Syria on Sunday, targeting the Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, officially in response to the killing of a US civilian contractor …
Bombing Spree: US Targets Iraq, Syria & Somalia
None of these countries attacked America. Nor are they a threat to America. So why is America waging war against them? – RT America The US has bombed three countries in the past 24 hours. Why? RT America correspondent Rachel Blevins reports. end
US ‘Capitalizes’ on Iran’s Civil Unrest After ‘Causing It’ in the First Place
RT It’s been a turbulent year for Iran and that area as a whole, marked by tough sanctions and the seizure of tankers. end
Malaysian Prime Minister Calls For Unified Gold Dinar & Cryptocurrency
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Netanyahu Announces Six-Point Plan to Annex Palestinian Land, Defeat Iran
Netanyahu Announces Six-Point Plan to Annex Palestinian Land, Defeat Iran by http://www.palestinechronicle.com/ Following his triumph in the Likud party’s primary elections on December 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu introduced a political plan aimed at securing US recognition of Israel’s annexation of West Bank settlements and rolling back Iran’s influence in the region. – Netanyahu’s …
Taking The Hard Way Out: Gold & The “Big Bomb Of Debt Monetization”
Taking The Hard Way Out: Gold & The “Big Bomb Of Debt Monetization” by David Hay Evergreen Gavekal blog, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ … SUMMARY Interest rates and inflation couldn’t be more different today than they were in the 1970s. One of the shocking surprises of the last decade is that despite ultra-low, zero, or, even, negative interest …
US Invents Enemies to Continue Waging Wars on Other Countries: Analyst
Watch video here also! US Invents Enemies to Continue Waging Wars on Other Countries: Analyst by https://www.presstv.com/ The United States “needs to invent enemies to continue waging” wars on other countries, political analyst Stephen Lendman says. – Lendman made the remarks in an interview with Press TV on Sunday when asked about US President Donald …
‘Pack of Lies’ on Behalf of Al-Qaeda: Security Experts Rip into ‘Douma Chemical Attack’ Probe After Latest OPCW Leak
‘Pack of Lies’ on Behalf of Al-Qaeda: Security Experts Rip into ‘Douma Chemical Attack’ Probe After Latest OPCW Leak by https://www.rt.com/ Documents published by WikiLeaks that suggest a cover-up of inconvenient facts about the Douma, Syria chemical attack investigation raise serious questions about the OPCW, security experts, scholars and diplomats tell RT. – The US, …
Rachel Maddow Called Out By WaPo Columnist For Shamelessly Peddling Fake News
Rachel Maddow Called Out By WaPo Columnist For Shamelessly Peddling Fake News by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Conspiracy theorist and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow has been called out by Washington Post columnist Erik Wemple for breathlessly peddling the Steele Dossier – becoming a “clearinghouse” for the largely debunked opposition research funded by the Hillary Clinton campaign and the DNC …
Netanyahu Says Arab States to Normalize Ties with Israel Soon
Netanyahu Says Arab States to Normalize Ties with Israel Soon by https://www.presstv.com/ Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will soon have normal ties and formal peace agreements with a number of Arab countries. – “I intend in the coming years to conclude normalization and peace agreements with a number of Arab countries,” he said Sunday …
The Top 10 Biggest CANCER CURES of 2019 that the Medical Establishment is Trying to Cover Up
The Top 10 Biggest CANCER CURES of 2019 that the Medical Establishment is Trying to Cover Up by Tracey Watson, https://www.naturalnews.com/Index.html (Natural News) The resounding message from the conventional healthcare community has always been that cancer cannot be cured, and that a toxic regimen of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery is the only hope a cancer …
WAYNE JETT: Ruling Elite Corruption — VOTE RIGGING, Social Engineering, MASS POVERTY!
Illuminati Elite Organization Chart. [image: http://themillenniumreport.com/2014/12/obama-trilateral-commission-endgame/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.thenewamerican.com/print-magazine/item/27866-deep-state-behind-the-deep-state-cfr-trilaterals-bilderbergs]Click on image for article.
Central Bank Globalization Has No Future, A New Economy Is Coming Into The Light
X22Report Get economic collapse news throughout the day visit http://x22report.com Report date: 12.30.2019 Under the [CB] system the average loses his/her ability to get ahead, the system was designed this way, the system keeps the majority of people struggling. As the system breaks down more and more people have a tough time affording homes, cars, …
Got Silver? Got Gold? Fed Market Rigging has Created “Unfixable Bubbles!” (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota Artificial market rigging REQUIRES continued manipulation to stay afloat or keep alternative suppressed. The Fed WANTS to end the rigging but they DON’T want anyone to profit off the pain and suffering the End Game would cause. So they are STUCK! end
BACK WITH A VENGEANCE: [10-min Breakdown] Big Banks, Repo Markets, and More
ITM TRADING, INC. Slides and Links: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/back-… Links to articles: Nasdaq Takes the Long Way to 9000, https://www.wsj.com/articles/nasdaq-t… No Fix for Money Markets, https://www.wsj.com/articles/repo-fix… US Government Sets a Record for Debt Auctions, https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-gove… Congress Approves Sweeping Overhaul of Retirement System, https://www.wsj.com/articles/senate-s… China’s Blueprint for a Digital Totalitarian State, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/17/te… – The Damage is Done. Remember …
A Stunning Look At The Retail Apocalypse Over The Past Few Years, 100,000’s Of Retail Jobs Lost
Silver Report Uncut Economic News December 29, 2019. Today we are focusing on the retail apocalypse that has been taking place over the past few years and we only focused on some of the most notable retailers there was actually a lot more than the store closures detailed here. This list is in alphabetical order …
Rabbi Yaron Reuven explains Jewish Greed in Historical Terms
I realize the subject matter is very sensitive to most people. However, I treasure free speech and pluralism of opinion over one’s biases and pretended feelings. One has a right to emit critical opinions, one has a right to emit counter-statements, and one has a right to just ignore. In the video below, Yaron Reuven […] More The post Rabbi Yaron Reuven explains Jewish Greed in Historical Terms appeared first on The Duran.
People Are Refusing To Use Self-Checkout Because It’ll “Kill Jobs”
Do you envision a future filled with nanotechnology, robots, and faster, smarter computers? Dreams for this type of future may be slowed to a halt, as groups of concerned citizens resist the increasingly present self-checkout. Fear of economic downturn and job loss ward off shoppers from using such automated tellers. Canadians Proudly Resist Self-Checkout A […] The post People Are Refusing To Use Self-Checkout Because It’ll “Kill Jobs” appeared first on Health Nut News.
Woman Sues Epstein Estate, Says She Was 14 During Encounter
A woman who says she was 14 when she had a sexual encounter with financier Jeffrey Epstein at his mansion has sued his estate in Florida court for coercion, inflicting emotional distress and battery.
Michigan Jury Sides With UM Over Professors of Color
Is it a level playing field for professors of color in academia? Here’s a story that broke before Christmas that will make you question what it takes to prove discrimination.
In Memoriam: Leaders the Higher Education World Lost in 2019
In 2019, the higher education world lost some of its influencers, leaders and luminaries, from Pulitzer Prize winners to doctors and lawmakers. Their work lives on, and the academic community continues to honor their memory.
2019 Year in Review
In 2019, issues related to diversity in higher education took the national stage, from affirmative action, to DACA and to NCAA athletics.
The Pentagon Is Preparing To Fight The Wrong War
*David Axe, Daily Beast:* *This Is What War Looks Like in 2029* America has the most military hardware of any country—but experts say the nature of war is shifting underground and online, and the U.S. may struggle to keep up. The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 11 passed its version of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, clearing the way for the U.S. Senate to approve the measure. If President Donald Trump signs the bill, it will channel a staggering $740 billion into the Pentagon’s accounts. That’s by far the biggest military budget of any country. The United State... more »
Fire! Is This the World's Best Close Quarters Rifle?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * It doesn't come cheap. *Key point:* LMT describes the CSW as an ideal rifle for close-quarters battle, due to its compact dimensions, powerful subsonic .300 Blackout chambering, and shrouded suppressor. While Sig Sauer, Inc. won the U.S. SOCOM’s Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) trials, we are starting to see some of the other weapons that competed against it. One of them is LMT’s Confined Space Weapon (CSW), a futuristic-looking rifle that utilizes unique design elements. But how does the CSW solve the SURG problems differently from Sig Sauer, In... more »
Skip the F-35, the 6th Generation Fighter Is Almost Done
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/ISRAEL-MILITARY--RC1A76DCF7A0.html] We're looking at the future of aircraft. *Key point:* The F-35 is only the first step. It is also possible that the new 6th-generation fighter could use advanced, futuristic stealth technology able to enable newer, more capable air defenses. The air defenses of potential adversaries are increasingly using faster computing processing power and are better networked together, more digital, able to detect a wider range of frequencies and able to detect stealthy aircraft a... more »
Minnesota company recalls salads because of undeclared allergen
J&J Distributing of St. Paul, MN, is recalling 136 pounds of ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat because of misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain pine nuts, a known allergen, which are not declared on the product label. The ready-to-eat salad... Continue Reading
Outbreak-related hard boiled egg recall now includes consumer products
Almark Foods is expanding its recall of hard boiled eggs to include products sold directly to consumers, but the company continues to downplay whether its contaminated plant is behind a Listeria outbreak. Some of the eggs do not expire until late March, so public health officials are concerned they may be in consumers’ homes. Major... Continue Reading
Status Quo Joe vs Martin Luther King, Jr.
Biden was a natural-born Republican. He didn’t switch his party registration until he felt the need to suck up to his boss at the law firm he got a job at. And when he ran for office in Delaware he was, basically, a one-issue politician-- “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever,” in the words of another “Democrat” in Biden’s day. Biden always preferred working with Republicans than Democrats, especially progressive Democrats, who he always feared and hated. He used to brag how he was a conservative on almost everything-- and you could see that clearly in his lo... more »
Hero – Volunteer Texas Church Security Officer, Jack Wilson, Speaks to Media: “I killed evil”…
Incredible example of remaining cool and focused in an exceptionally stressful and dangerous situation. Texas church security officer Jack Wilson, describes the six seconds when a suspect opened fire inside the church. From a distance of around 50 feet Mr. … Continue reading →
No, US Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Omar Didn’t Vow to Axe Social Security and Medicare
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Did US Supreme Court ‘End Pelosi’s Reign of Terror’ with Impeachment Ruling?
Some headlines don't quite deliver the story they say they do.
Officials: Hanukkah Attack Suspect Researched Hitler Online
A man charged with federal hate crimes in a bloody attack on a Hanukkah celebration had handwritten journals containing anti-Semitic references and had recently used his phone to look up information on Hitler and the location of synagogues.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 30, 2019
From left, protests in 2019 in Paris, France, in Baghdad, Iraq, and in Hong Kong. Stephane de Sakutin, AFP; Khalid al-Mousily, REUTERS; Danish Siddiqui, REUTERS *Tamar Shiloh Vidon, France 24:* *A year of discontent: Protests of 2019 toppled world leaders from Bolivia to Sudan* Street demonstrations rocked cities around the world in 2019, with some leading to the downfall of longtime leaders who once appeared invulnerable while others put their governments on notice in a year that proved to be one of widespread discontent. Protesters are demanding the removal of corrupt governme... more »
Here's Why Iran Is Obsessed With Upgrading Its Older Air Force Jets
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* It's unable to buy new ones. *Key Point:* Barred from acquiring new fighters, Iran has resorted to upgrading and copying its older planes. The Iranian air force on paper is one of the biggest air arms in the world. Its order of battle includes around 350 fighters, more than twice as many as the Royal Air Force possesses. But most of Iran’s fighters are old and outdated. The ones that aren’t old are just new copies of old designs. The air force’s squadrons fly American-made F-14s, F-5s and F-4s dating from the 1970s, some 1980s-vintage MiG-29s... more »
Kurdish Authorities Allow Anti-Christian Shoes to Be Sold in North Iraq
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
(AINA) -- According to an article published on a Polish language website, shop windows in a region dominated by Kurds in northern Iraq displayed footwear with a crucifix embossed on the sole.
Patriarch Louis Sako Calls for Single Assyrian Party in Iraq
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Patriarch Louis Sako.It is a question that came up after deep thinking on the Iraqi current situation, it is extended from the ideology that an individual or group life is made up of thoughts, presented by clear conscience and morality that adds up all its benefits to many affected Christians.
Assyrian MP in Iran Condemns Dutch Politician's Muhammad Cartoon Contest
Assyrian International News Agency - 4 hours ago
Tehran -- Representative of the Iranian Assyrians at the Parliament on Monday strongly condemned a Dutch politician for publishing a blasphemous cartoon of Islam's Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Public alert raised for two young Perth children missing since Boxing Day
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Authorities are asking for public help in locating two boys last seen in the eastern Perth suburb of Lockridge on Boxing Day.
Trade deal between US and China could be signed next week
A White House trade adviser says the 86-page agreement is being translated and double checked ahead of the Chinese Vice-Premier's visit to Washington.
'The breakthrough of the next decade': Dementia vaccine set to start human trials
A dementia vaccine — which is the brainchild of a South Australian academic — is on the cusp of starting human trials, with researchers hopeful it will be the "breakthrough of the next decade".
When does the new decade start? That depends on how you look at it
As 2019 draws to a close, debate is heating up about whether 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, or if we have to wait until 2021.
Three feared dead as NSW South Coast burns
A string of emergency-level fires threatens lives and homes along the New South Wales South Coast, including the holiday town of Batemans Bay, with fires burning near several coastal communities.
Live: Flames rip through towns, fears death toll will rise as bushfires rage on
Just In - 4 hours ago
Thousands of people shelter on the waterfront as a huge bushfire closes in on the East Gippsland town of Mallacoota. The fire is turning the sky black and red and Premier Daniel Andrews calls on the Australian Defence Force for help. Follow live.
Giant pyrotechnical rainbow to dazzle New Year's Eve sky for Brisbane fireworks spectacular
Just In - 4 hours ago
The countdown to Brisbane's big end-of-year bash is on, with tens of thousands of people expected to gather at key sites beside the river to help welcome in 2020. This is everything you need to know to about fireworks and festivities to make the most out of your night.
From Barty's 'incredible year' to fire catastrophes: Look back at the moments that defined Queensland in 2019
Sporting success stories, political scandals, scorching temperatures, devastating floods and tick-riddled snakes. These are the stories that are etched in the minds of Queenslanders and rounded out the decade.
Bananas in Pyjamas director survives near-fatal decision to take health into his own hands
Ian Munro's "gung-ho" decision to go off medication and "manage" his condition with diet and exercise nearly cost him everything. Lying in a hospital bed his family was told a dozen times to prepare to say goodbye.
How the wallet business is adapting to a cashless economy
From velcro polyester to leather, designer or discount, wallets have long been the handy sidearm carrying our cards, cash and collection of half-stamped coffee cards. But all that is changing.
Young father-to-be dies as fire tornado flips truck onto its back
The New South Wales Rural Fire Service says the truck landed on its roof, crushing 28-year-old volunteer firefighter Samuel McPaul, who was expecting his first child in May.
Hundreds celebrate after Sudan sentences 29 security agents to death over protester killing
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A Sudanese court sentences 29 members of the country's national intelligence to death by hanging for torturing and killing a detained protester during the uprising against longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir.
'Flames tore down the hill': Tasmanians 'anxious' over returning home amid fire damage assessment
Just In - 4 hours ago
Tasmanians who left their homes amid the bushfire threat are worried about what they will return to as fire crews fear properties have been lost.
Your guide to New Year's Eve in Hobart and beyond
It doesn't matter if you are up for a big one, or prefer to be safely ensconced in your loungeroom, we have got you covered for New Year's Eve in Hobart and beyond.
Sorry boomers, your parents worried about you too
Just In - 4 hours ago
Every generation has worried about the "young people of today" — from the 1950s to the 2010s. But contrary to popular belief, Australian kids are doing just fine, writes Carla Pascoe Leahy.
There is one word that financial planners are dreading as 2020 is ushered in
A new regime of regulation is set to hit the scandal-prone financial planning industry, and one little word in the new rule book could have very significant implications, writes Andrew Robertson.
New Year's Eve in Melbourne: What you need to know before you ring in 2020
It's time to celebrate another year coming to an end and we have everything you need to know to get into the city for the fireworks, good viewing spots, what you can't bring and what you can do if you want to avoid the crowds.
Australian cricket team's year of growth and change ends on a high
Australia's men's Test team has put the unpleasantness of 2018 largely behind it, and leaves 2019 in solid shape with a lot to look forward to, writes Geoff Lemon.
The Syrian War: America's "War on Terror" Exposed
*December 31, 2019* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem recently described the US as using the so-called "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) as "a scarecrow" the US uses to menace targeted nations all while secretly encouraging, protecting, and helping them "move from one area to another." Maullum's comments perfectly encapsulate the twenty-plus year so-called "War on Terror" the US has used to expand itself across the globe militarily and to serve as a stand-in for legitimate economic and political development both within the United States and bet... more »
Psychiatrist who stole grant funds also engaged in research misconduct, says ORI
Retraction Watch readers may recall the name Alexander Neumeister. In 2016, The New York Times reported on his dismissal from the New York University School of Medicine following claims of misconduct in a trial Neumeister was running. A lot has happened in the case since, including embezzlement charges for which he pleaded guilty. Now, the … Continue reading Psychiatrist who stole grant funds also engaged in research misconduct, says ORI
This Is Why Russia Could Care Less About Germany's Newest Submarine
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* It's China's problem. *Key point: *The wealthy but tiny nation of Singapore has invested in an unusually capable and expensive military for its size. On February 18, 2018, officials gathered to *celebrate the launch* of a new state-of-the-art submarine at a shipyard in Kiel, Germany. But unlike similar *Type 212 submarines* previously built there, the seventy-meter long diesel-submarine isn’t destined to shadow Russian submarines in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea. Instead, the *Invincible* will lurk in the warmer Pacific waters around the ... more »
The Navy Has Good Reason To Miss the F-14 Tomcat (No, Not Top Gun)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-PBEAHUOQHAD.html] Its successors just can't level up. *Key Point:* None of the Navy's current planes can fly as fast as its retired F-14 Tomcat. The United States Navy retired the venerable Grumman F-14 Tomcat in 2006 after more than three decades in service. However, the Tomcat’s demise has left gaps in the carrier air wing that are only now being felt. With the end of the Cold War and declining budgets, the Navy simply could not afford to keep the incredibly maintenance intensive and unreliable Tomcat o... more »
After Losing Credibility and Readers, NYT & WAPO Editors Say They Owe Trump Supporters Their Respect
Image via Middle Finger News Service Archives Dean Baquet and Marty Baron, executive editors of the NYT and Washington post respectively, joined NBC’s resident Sunday morning soft skull, Chuck Todd, this weekend to talk about how the Trump administration has waged war on the media's sometime unsourced and fact free-based reporting, and what news outlets should do to push back. When asked about why people support Trump despite Todd accusations of false allegations against the media, both Baquet and Baron agreed that both of their papers have to do a better job of covering Trump supp... more »
Hubris – Peter Strzok Argues in Court His First Amendment Rights Were Violated…
The FBI official who led the team effort to violate the fourth amendment rights of U.S. person Carter Page via unlawful surveillance, is now claiming his first amendment rights to free speech were violated when the FBI fired him for … Continue reading →
President Trump and President Putin Call Readout…
“Yesterday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia called President Donald J. Trump to thank him for information the United States provided that helped foil a potential holiday terrorist attack in Russia. Both Presidents committed to continuing counterterrorism cooperation between the two … Continue reading →
Was US Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Son Arrested For Setting Fire To City Hall Christmas Tree?
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World News Briefs -- December 30, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*CNN: **Iran warns of 'consequences' after US strikes in Iraq and Syria* Iran has warned the US of "consequences" after Washington carried out airstrikes against an Iran-backed militia group in Iraq. The US has "openly shown its support to terrorism and shown its negligence to the independence and national sovereignty of countries," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mosavi , according to the state-run IRNA news agency. "It must accept responsibility of the consequences of the illegal attacks," added Mosavi. At least 25 people were killed and 51 wounded in the airstrik... more »
Stock slump, layoffs and turning a cannabis company around: Q&A with MedMen CEO Adam Bierman
The new year always offers a chance for a fresh start, which is exactly what MedMen CEO Adam Bierman believes he needs. Stock slump, layoffs and turning a cannabis company around: Q&A with MedMen CEO Adam Bierman is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Bermuda releases draft medical cannabis law and rules to ‘spark entrepreneurship’
Bermuda released the draft legislative blueprint to establish a domestic medical cannabis industry, which Attorney General Kathy Simmons said would create business opportunities for local enterprises and attract international investment. The government is inviting the public to submit feedback on the proposed Medicinal Cannabis Bill and corresponding Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Regulations. The proposed law and […] Bermuda releases draft medical cannabis law and rules to ‘spark entrepreneurship’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for c... more »
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