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Could The HK45 Handgun Be The World's Best .45 ACP Gun?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We have the details. *Key point:* Designed for special operations—with an emphasis on lethality, durability and reliability—pistols like the HK45 could help the big-bore cartridge keep a place at the table of popular pistol calibers for decades to come. In the early 2000s, the U.S. Army pondered replacing stocks of Beretta M9 service handguns with a new, more powerful handgun. The Pentagon cancelled the program but one of the contenders, Heckler and Koch, eventually released its entry into the civilian market. Designed with the assistance of U.S. sp... more »
Sniper Artillery? The Army Thinks It's Possible—Right Now
*Jared Keller* *Technology, Americas* [image: Marine Corps Cpl. Eduardo Osorionunez fires an M777 howitzer during a battle drill at Fire Base Burt, Calif., Oct. 1, 2016.] Watch out, terrorists! *Key Point:* The Army's new targeting system turns artillery into a precision weapon. For months, Army officials have bragged that the branch’s new Joint Effects Targeting System will boost the precision and lethality of forward observers by effectively “turn[ing] a howitzer or a Paladin into a giant sniper rifle.” By the end of the year, every artillery platoon will find out if they wer... more »
RIP: Is the Army's M1 Abrams Tank Outdated?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/LATVIA-NATO--S1AETJHGXVAA.html] It may be time to upgrade U.S. tanks. *Key Point:* For decades the M1 Abrams has been the pinnacle of tank design. But that won't always be true. In the 1970s, the situation for NATO tank forces in Europe was grim. The program to develop the next generation battle tank for both Germany and the United States, the MBT-70, was about to crumble and fail, and the next generation of Soviet tanks was about to reach the front lines. The tank forces of the U.S. and its allies were reli... more »
Dow at 32,000 in 2020?
[image: dow-at-32-000-in-2020] Opinions differ about the future. But hasn't that always been the case?
U.S. Population Growth Slows; “Progressive” California and New York Will Lose Electoral Clout
[image: u-s-population-growth-slows-progressive-california-and-new-york-will-lose-electoral-clout] A news release from the U.S. Census Bureau said that the nation’s population growth is slowing, especially in California and New York, which may lose seats in Congress.
Cuccinelli Tweets Truth About Hanukkah Stabbing Suspect; Critics Blow a Gasket
[image: cuccinelli-tweets-truth-about-hanukkah-stabbing-suspect-critics-blow-a-gasket] It turns out that Grafton Thomas, suspected of stabbing five people at a rabbi’s house in New York, is the child of an illegal alien who wangled an amnesty with millions other illegals during the Reagan Administration.
Over 1,000 Nigerian Christians Slaughtered by Islamists in 2019
[image: over-1-000-nigerian-christians-slaughtered-by-islamists-in-2019] A report from Britain is estimating that over one thousand Nigerian Christians were slaughtered by Islamic extremists during 2019.
Not Jimmy Hoffa: Buffalo Cave Torso Identified Using Forensic Genealogy
The Civil Defense Caves in Dubois, Idaho, utilized as potential fallout shelters during the Cold War, are actually ancient lava tubes. Since they are easily accessible caves they have become popular family treks. In August of 1979, one such trek had a family hunting for arrowheads who instead found a headless male torso wrapped in burlap. The only clue was a dark red sweater. A decade later, a youngster exploring the same cave found two arms and two legs, also wrapped in burlap. Naturally, the search began for a head but no luck. The "Buffalo Cave Torso" went to the FBI and then th... more »
Texas Trophy Hunter Pays $110K To Kill Rare Pakistani Goat In Front Of Its Babies
Trophy Hunting in Pakistan A video posted on social media shows trophy hunter Bryan Kinsel Harlan killing a rare mountain goat in Pakistan. The video depicts Harlan climbing mountains in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit region with guides. There is footage of him shooting the goat, called a markhor, and high-fiving guides. He then holds the dead […] The post Texas Trophy Hunter Pays $110K To Kill Rare Pakistani Goat In Front Of Its Babies appeared first on Health Nut News.
Making Sense of It.
You've seen all of those 'falling rocks' signs on the roadside, right? This is from Oak Creek, AZ. I suspect that it augers well. It's a landslide, and portends positive results in the 2020 re-election of President Trump. I know, I know, I should be a fortune teller. If you look closely, there's a coyote tail under the largest rock. Happy New Year
Quantum computers are driving global geoengineering programs
Doug Diamond with Anthony Patch. (Thanks to Joe for links to Anthony Patch’s work). Anthony Patch 22.4K subscribers “Quantum Computers Are Driving Global Weather Weaponization + Geoengineering Programs – Doug Diamond with Special Guest Anthony Patch – The Diamond Report 11/12/19” http://www.youtube.com/diamondisc http://www.anthonypatch.com http://www.patreon.com/anthonypatch http://www.geoengineeringwatch.org http://www.thediamond.report https://www.facebook.com/thediamondre… http://www.facebook.com/diamondisc http://www.gab.com/diamondisc https://www.minds.com/diamondisc http://ww... more »
The Hidden Link Between Fiat Money and the Increasing Appeal of Socialism, from Patrick Barron
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: Alan Greenspan wrote a good essay on monetary gold back when he was friends with Ayn Rand. Among many pertinent points, he argued that gold as money made welfare states impossible. Fiat money has made a lot of bad ideas possible. From Patrick Barron at mises.org: What causes the…
Role of Secret Societies in Bringing Forth the Coveted ‘New World Order’ — Wake Up To The Truth
Originally posted on New Human New Earth Communities: by Gianni DeVincent Hayes December 13, 2019 from HumansAreFree Website Original source The pulsing, squeezing beat of the living organism called the Elite – those in influential positions who are making unwanted decisions for us – have succeeded in bringing forth a global government or New World…
More vaccines for Africa courtesy of the Clinton Foundation
Dr Tenpenny: “The Clinton Foundation is currently jockeying to become the largest distributor of vaccines in all of Africa.” Depopulation at its ‘finest’. Seldom a mention of all the injuries and deaths from these treatments. And the companies are exempt from liabilities of course. What other product or medical procedure is exempt from liability? Have … Continue reading More vaccines for Africa courtesy of the Clinton Foundation →
Proof vaccines are NOT tested before approval — WATCH NOW!
Originally posted on Truth To Power: The Vaccine Advisory Panel, called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), is the group that approves vaccines for public use. Most members have connections to the pharmaceutical (aka vaccine) industry. This 4-minute video was taken from a recent ACIP meeting discussing the approval of a new Hepatitis B…
The surprising laws about married women that weren't overturned until the late 1980s
Whether flush with newlywed bliss, raising a young family, or in the twilight years of a long union, all married women in the Northern Territory decades ago had something in common. When you tied the knot, you also technically signed away your rights to property and your independent legal capacity.
UAW – Clean up Aisle 5
Hidden within the media reports over the last six months is this scandal that is finally playing out at the end of 2019. Fox News was one of the few major outlets currently with one surprising exception, the New York Times, who are carrying nation-wide information as of December 27th on the scandal. Mostly it is only local news stations and smaller blurbs. The FBI has been working this case since 2015. Apparently not only did the auto industry receive “get-out-of-jail free cards” and back on financial footing after 2008, but UAW top regional and upper management feathered their own …... more »
Hong Kong rings in 2020 with democracy chants instead of harbour fireworks
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Thousands of Hong Kong revellers welcome 2020 on the picturesque Victoria Harbour, breaking into pro-democracy chants as the clocks strike midnight.
Live: Residents return to ruin, begin search for missing neighbours and pets
An inconsolable woman stares at the ruins of her home, next door a man calls for his missing dog. Across the road neighbours search through the rubble for an elderly resident who couldn't leave. This is how Conjola Park began 2020.
Tales of terror emerge as NSW fires destroy hundreds of buildings
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Karen Lissa admits she thought she was going to die when a raging bushfire swept through her Lake Conjola street in a day of destruction across the NSW South Coast.
Spoon escape among stories revealed in 100-year-old female prison file
A prisoner who escaped her cell using a spoon. A woman banned from writing to her husband. These are among the stories of women prisoners revealed in newly opened documents.
Thailand has a big plastic problem and 12-year-old Lilly is helping to fix it
Thailand is banning single-use plastic bags and 12-year-old Lilly is a big reason why. But it hasn't been easy to get people to take her seriously.
Secrets of how Russian attack helicopters came to Australia revealed 20 years later
Papua New Guinea bought the military hardware in the 1990s to quell violence, but buyer's remorse landed the helicopters in Australia.
Harry Potter, the GST and more: 20 years on, can you remember the late nineties?
1998 and 1999 were big years in politics, including preparations for the millennium bug and the Sydney Olympics. But how much do you remember about what else went on?
Fears of a meltdown: Inside cabinet's secret preparations for the disaster that never happened
The dawn of a new millennium made New Year's Eve 1999 a party like no other. But as people across the country celebrated, the nation's treasurer was alert to the threat of the unknown.
President Trump Responds to Iran: “This is Not a Warning, it is a Threat”….
President Trump responds to the domestic and foreign alignment of provocations. President Trump doesn’t have too many options here. However, he’s a much more cunning adversary than the Deep State has faced previously. Strategically a good decision to head-off those … Continue reading →
Is Jason Garrett Out as Dallas Cowboys’ Coach?
Garrett's position definitely appeared to be in question in December 2019.
The Clown Show Never Ends
Merkel urges action on ‘threatening’ climate crisis in New Year message And thirty years ago ….. 7 Nov 1990, Page 13 – at Newspapers.com
Virginia Bill to Allow Children to Decide on Vaccines without Parents’ Knowledge or Permission
SB104 would add amend and reenact §54.1-2969 of the Virginia Code, relating to vaccinations/immunizations; minors; authority to consent. The bill would allow doctors or other medical workers to administer vaccines recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to a minor child of any age after obtaining “consent” of the minor child and making a determination that the child has the ability to understand the risks and benefits associated with vaccines at the same comprehension level as an adult. SB104 also legally makes a minor child an adult for the purpose of denying the ... more »
Gotham City Digest: New Year's Eve edition
(Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.) ------------------------------ It's about time. I was beginning to wonder if these guys even still existed anymore. God knows the NYPD isn't doing shit. ------------------------------ Don't be fooled by the headline. Just give it a read. ------------------------------ "Hearts and prayers"? Weren't those people praying to begin with? ------------------------------ Gee, then why couldn't God do something to prevent the 3-5 million illegal aliens who supposedly voted for Hillary? ------------------------------ Well, it look... more »
Heavenly Rx expands footprint by acquiring American CBD maker
Heavenly Rx, a CBD maker based in Toronto, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a privately held CBD manufacturer in the United States. The purchase of Paradise Valley-based PureKana expands Heavenly Rx’s reach into Arizona and continues a recent string of acquisitions by the Sol Global Investments subsidiary. Heavenly Rx most recently added to its portfolio in […] Heavenly Rx expands footprint by acquiring American CBD maker is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Rushin’ To Destruction: 2019 In Review, Part 13- - Tucker Carlson: Russia’s Tokyo Rose
*-by Noah* Tucker Carlson oozes the smarmy elitism of most spoiled wealthy prep school boys. He’s comfortable in it, so comfortable that he’s never grown out of it. He approaches life and his nightly FOX "News" propaganda show with smirk and a gleeful "Fuck you, I’m Tucker Carlson and you’re not" attitude. This is a guy who doesn’t give a damn as long as the money’s good, it’s coming from "the right kind of people," and it enables him to masturbate his ego on a nightly basis. Tucker Carlson’s lack of patriotism has never been in question. It’s just that now, with the statements... more »
Why Russia Never Wants To Take On America's Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Javelin doesn’t look as sleek and deadly as its name would have you think—it resembles a clunky dumbbell slightly over one meter in length. Fortunately, you don’t need good looks to blow up a tank. *Key point:* Though the Javelin may be a top-tier anti-tank weapon, it has not yet been used in combat against a modern tank, which is not true of the TOW or Kornet missile. The U.S.-made FGM-148 Javelin is one of the premier portable anti-tank missile systems in the world. It’s also an expensive piece of kit, with each missile typically costing mor... more »
The Ground Level Ed Reform Decade Retrospective
Yeah, it's time for everyone to do decade lists (including "Ten Reasons The New Decade Doesn't Start For Another Year") from the list of education faces that Alexander Russo is doing on Twitter to this absolutely-the-only-list-you-need-to-read from Audrey Watters, "The 100 Worst Ed Tech Debacles of the Decade." I'm not going to try to sum up the decade in education. Or rather, I'm going to sum up my decade. Because while most of these lists will take a look-from-the-stratosphere view, balancing policies and historical nuance etc blah blah blah, I want to talk about what it all looke... more »
Any Republican Who Would Run With Biden Would Be a Liberal Like Biden
[image: any-republican-who-would-run-with-biden-would-be-a-liberal-like-biden] A Republican who would be willing to run with a liberal like Joe Biden would be a liberal like Biden — and Deep Stater.
Hopi Messenger Thomas Banyacya speaks on keeping nature in balance
Hopi Messenger Thomas Banyacya speaks on keeping nature in balance Article by Brenda Norrell Video by Sacred Land Film Project Censored News Hopi Messenger Thomas Banyacya, Sr., speaks of his seven years in prison for declining to sign up for the U.S. military draft and be an instrument of war. Choosing the path of peace, Banyacya speaks of the choice of mankind now, as to
Outgoing BP CEO: fossil fuels essential for decades
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby Just to confirm what I was saying about Mark Carney’s latest intervention, Bob Dudley reminds us just why BP won’t be shutting up shop for a while yet: BP’s outgoing CEO, Bob Dudley, has accused activists and politicians of oversimplifying energy issues, saying that fossil […]
Mission Accomplished – Chaos Created – The Pompeo, Esper and Milley Iraq Operation…
If they think Iran is attempting to bait the U.S. into military action in Iraq that will facilitate the agenda of Iran… then why would Pompeo, Esper and Milley take the bait? The most likely answer is because they (DoS/CIA) … Continue reading →
Ron, Daniel & Chris: Reflecting On The Past & Anticipating The Future
Ron Paul, Daniel McAdams & Chris Rossini discuss their thoughts on what 2020 may have in store for us. The election, the economy, the military empire...today's Liberty Report covers it all! LAST DAY! Please don't forget to make a year-end, tax-deductible donation to the Ron Paul Institute before midnight on December 31st and keep the Ron Paul Liberty Report alive and growing! Go to: Ron Paul Institute.
Libya's War Escalates as the Stakes Get Higher
[image: undefined] Libya's Government of National Accord has little time to sort out the mess it is in, with the Libyan National Army making some progress in Tripoli's suburbs. LNA warlord Haftar's strike on the Zawiya Oil installation near al Harsha in west Tripolitania on the 27th of December resulted in drastic damage to the facility causing Libya’s National Oil Company to warn about potential evacuation of offices nearby.* The LNA's decision to target the az Zawiya Oil installation may be seen as a proxy blow to Turkey's interests in Libya, because Turkey purchases oil for as ... more »
Why I Don’t Criticize Russia, China, Or Other Unabsorbed Governments
[image: undefined] Depending on whose political echo chamber I happen to be arguing with on a given day, one common criticism I run into a fair bit which many of my readers have surely also encountered is that I put all my energy into criticizing the foreign policy of the United States and its allies. “You’re not anti-war, you’re only anti-AMERICAN wars!” they say, as though they’re delivering some kind of devastating slam-dunk point. “If you’re so antiwar, why don’t you criticize Assad’s war in Syria? If you’re such an anti-imperialist, show me where you’ve ever once criticized Rus... more »
Battle footage from the Syrian Army’s offensive in southeastern Idlib
The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued its operations near Ma’arrat al-Numan in the southeastern countryside of Syria’s Idlib Governorate on Monday. Footage shows SAA forces deploying artillery fire, rocket launcher, and soldiers being transported during the military operations. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump speaks about attack against Kata’eb Hezbollah for the first time
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken out for the first time since the American forces bombed five Kata’eb Hezbollah bases inside Iraq and Syria. “Iran killed an American contractor, wounding many. We strongly responded, and always will. Now Iran is orchestrating an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. They […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Smoke billows from US embassy in Baghdad as American forces attempt to disperse protesters
Numerous Iraqi citizens have gathered outside the US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone, protesting against the latest airstrikes by the American military in the country. More crowds heading towards the #US embassy in #Baghdad. pic.twitter.com/z6SN20w55a — Barzan Sadiq (@BarzanSadiq) December 31, 2019 According to reports, Iraqis, who earlier attended the funerals of those killed in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Year End Webcast: Will 2020 Head Toward War, or Put the World in Order?
Schiller Institute Live Stream Video of Schiller Institute Live Stream In Helga Zepp LaRouche's year-end webcast, she opened by reviewing the most significant developments of the last weeks, and what these mean for the year ahead. She highlighted the positive potential for the deepening of cooperative relations among Presidents Trump, Putin and Xi.
Musical Interlude: André Rieu, "Auld Lang Syne"
André Rieu, "Auld Lang Syne"
Twenty Years Ago On New Years Eve Vladimir Putin Became Russia's Acting President
*Marc Bennetts, Politico:* *Putin’s Russia, 20 years on* *The president’s hold over the country has been absolute — and it’s not over.* MOSCOW — Boris Yeltsin had a reputation for the sensational and the unpredictable, from ordering tanks to shell a rebellious Russian parliament to drunkenly hunting for pizza in Washington in his underwear. But he saved arguably his biggest surprise for last. Twenty years ago this New Year’s Eve, with six months to go until the end of his final term, an ailing Yeltsin addressed Russia in a special noontime broadcast. “I am leaving. I have done ... more »
Happy New Year, Folks!
"I Wish You Enough" by Bob Perks "I never really thought that I'd spend as much time in airports as I do. I don't know why. I always wanted to be famous and that would mean lots of travel. But I'm not famous, yet I do see more than my share of airports. I love them and I hate them. I love them because of the people I get to watch. But they are also the same reason why I hate airports. It all comes down to "hello" and "goodbye." I must have mentioned this a few times while writing my stories for you. I have great difficulties with saying goodbye. Even as I write this I am experienc... more »
So Many Birds To Celebrate This Year!
Dear Bird Rescue Supporter, As this year comes to an end, we want to remind you that we have a lot to celebrate in 2019! With your support, our accomplishments became yours: • In July our team mobilized as a mission of mercy to rescue nearly 100 baby Herons and Egrets from a fallen tree […]
“Plague Of Corruption” and “Dr. Mary’s Monkey…”
By Kent Heckenlively, JD People say – “Is your new book like “Dr. Mary’s Monkey?” It’s a question I’ve been asked more than a few times on-line and I want to make sure I give a complete answer. It’s not a question to which I can provide a simple yes or no response. For those … Continue reading “Plague Of Corruption” and “Dr. Mary’s Monkey…”
Another Day, Another Statistical Claim About Pesticides And 'Risk' Of Death
To future scholars, the 2020s may be the decade that the public discovered epidemiologists don't understand the difference between a hazard, absolute risk, and relative risk. And that skepticism in the next decade will have resulted from too many shoddy claims and spurious correlations in this one. read more
Bug Nazis! They are on the Left
I saw this comment on a Facebook group written by “Tom.” I giggled at the term, Bug Nazi. Also I didn’t know there were insect identification groups on Facebook, although I should. I’ve seen them for everything else. . .quilters, photographers, dog lovers, writers, exercise nuts, foodies, . . . really just about every hobby and interest. “I just decided to leave an insect identification group because the leftist loons running it decided it was important to post an announcement how they were no longer going to tolerate climate change deniers, as if that has anything to do with id... more »
Is This a 3-Horned Ankole Cow in Uganda?
Ankole cattle are known for their over-sized horns.
Ewwwww!
An antiques expert in England has learned (the hard way) not to jump in where angels fear to taste. Glass specialist Andy McConnell inspected a sealed bottle from the 19th century on the BBC show [Antiques Roadshow], and decided to sample its mystery contents in front of an expectant audience. * . . .* Mr McConnell used a syringe to transfer a sample from the bottle to a tumbler, and sipped at the mystery beverage. “It’s very brown,” he told the audience at the time. “I think it’s port. It’s port or red wine, or it’s full of rusty old nails and that’s rust.” In a programme broad... more »
Singer Juliano Cezar Dies During Concert in the Countryside of Paraná
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Juliano Cezar, 59, died in the early hours of this Tuesday, December 31st, after suffering a cardiac arrest while performing a concert in Uniflor, in the interior of Paraná. The information was officially confirmed by Explosion Music, a career management office, The wake will be held in the singer's hometown, […] The post Singer Juliano Cezar Dies During Concert in the Countryside of Paraná appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Battle Of Coral Sea Was A Rude Awakening For America's Navy
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* The seemingly inconclusive battle was a turning point for the Allies. *Key point: *America’s first fleet carrier had fallen fighting precisely the kind of battle it had spent over a decade developing tactics for. In the first five months of the Pacific War, the Imperial Japanese military won an almost uninterrupted string of victories, seizing Burma, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and most of the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. However, Australia remained a thorn in Japan’s southwestern Pacific flank—one which needed to be cut off from U... more »
America Is Wearing Out Its Welcome In Iraq
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* If there is a parallel with Tehran in 1979, it is to be found primarily in a U.S. failure to anticipate and understand the nature of the anti-U.S. anger so much in evidence. The scene in the Green Zone in Baghdad easily evokes memories of Tehran forty years ago. A U.S. embassy in the Persian Gulf region is under siege by an angry mob. The protestors, predominantly young, break through the outer walls of the compound as U.S. diplomats take refuge in a safe room. President Donald Trump implicitly extends the parallel by reacting in the narr... more »
Handguns, Shotguns, and Military Rifles: We've Got the 5 Best of Each
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/PHILIPINES-US-MILITARY-TRAINING-RP3DRIBCVMAA.html] Which are you picking? *Key Point:* This list will suit your every gun need. *5 Best Handguns:* The bustling global arms trade has resulted in many excellent handguns in the last hundred years. Some of the best handguns are more than a hundred years old, while others have been in production for less than a decade. All are excellent weapons for defense, and in some cases offense; they are equally at home in a homeowner’s gun safe or carried as an officer’s... more »
New York City Wind Turbine Flies Apart, Crushing Car and Billboard
*Chris White* *Environment, Americas* [image: A French farmer drives a tractor as he ploughs a field in front of power-generating windmill turbines on a wind park in Havrincourt, France, November 10, 2019. Picture taken November 10, 2019. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol] No one was hurt...this time. Blades from a massive wind turbine crumpled to the ground Monday, smashing a car flat and damaging another piece of infrastructure, authorities said. “This shouldn’t have been put up so hastily. A wind turbine should not be able to be taken down by the wind,” state Sen. Jamaal Bailey said du... more »
Israel Is Using Lasers to Shoot Down Flaming Kites (and Explosive Condoms)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Kites, balloons and even inflated condoms, launched across the Gaza border into southern Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian groups, have become a major problem for the Israeli military. A solution has arrived. Israel is turning to a high-tech weapon to stop a low-tech threat. Kites, balloons and even inflated condoms, launched across the Gaza border into southern Israel by Hamas and other Palestinian groups, have become a major problem for the Israeli military. Cheap to make and simple to launch, and fitted with incendiary devices, explosives or eve... more »
Greta Thunberg's Father: 'Ultimate Nightmare For A Parent'
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Climate change activist Greta Thunberg attends a Fridays for Future protest in Turin, Italy December 13, 2019. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane] He says she's happy, but he's worried. Climate activist Greta Thunberg’s father said that though his daughter is happy in her activism, he worries about her. Svante Thunberg spoke out in an interview with BBC, saying he is “not supportive” of Greta Thunberg skipping class to go to climate protests. Thunberg’s father also said his daughter suffered from depression before she became an activ... more »
Tech Companies Build Big Brother Surveillance While Congress Paralyzed By Impeachment
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: A man looks at surveillance cameras at the annual Huawei Connect event in Shanghai, China September 18, 2019. REUTERS/Aly Song] 'Unfortunately impeachment has sucked all the energy out of the room,' said Rep. Stephen Lynch of Massachusetts. Lawmakers are too busy wrestling with matters related to President Donald Trump’s impeachment to address issues related to the government’s deployment of facial recognition technology. Big tech is selling such technological know-how to police agencies and embedding it in smartphones while lawmakers r... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/31/2019
Today's Water Cooler: Open thread.
The Poet: John O'Donohue, "In These Times"
*"In These Times"* "In these times when anger Is turned into anxiety, And someone has stolen The horizons and mountains, Our small emperors on parade Never expect our indifference To disturb their nakedness. They keep their heads down, And their eyes gleam with reflection From aluminum economic ground, The media wraps everything In a cellophane of sound, And the ghost surface of the virtual Overlays the breathing earth. The industry of distraction Makes us forget That we live in a universe. We have become converts To the religion of stress And its deity of progress; That we may have co... more »
This is how a bushfire can flip a fire truck
The science behind rotating fire systems is still being worked out, but there is no denying they are incredibly dangerous.
'Fire falling out of the sky': Police officer regrets defending his property
Just In - 9 hours ago
Sergeant Graham Shenton has been through "many, many" fires, but describes his decision to stay and defend his house at Sarsfield, Victoria this week as "stupid", given that fire was "falling out of the sky".
Here are the big centenaries you might be hearing about this year
In its past centuries, the '20s have been a massive time of change —from the economic spikes and seeds of war in the 1920s to the first pilgrims setting off to America in the 1520s. Let's take a look back at some of the defining moments.
I'm sick of the same circular climate change discussion. This is what I'm doing instead
Just In - 9 hours ago
If we are to neutralise the threat of climate change, we must first neutralise the power of self-interest. And as I'm discovering the hard way, it starts closer to home, writes Conal Hanna.
What's changing in 2020? This is what you need to know
January 1 brings some good news for first home buyers, working parents and pensioners buying medications. Here's what else you need to know about what's changing from today.
Record cold in Alaska – You know, that place that’s always super hot
Coldest December temperature on record. Not just for the day, but for the entire month. The temperature in Bettles, Alaska, dropped to -60°F on Friday (Dec 27). That’s the coldest December temperature on record ever in Bettles, tied with Dec 15, 1946. The -65° at Manley Hot Springs this (Sat.) morning is the coldest temperature ... Read moreRecord cold in Alaska – You know, that place that’s always super hot The post Record cold in Alaska – You know, that place that’s always super hot appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Who is Really in Control of US Foreign Policy?
Timothy Alexander Guzman, Silent Crow News – Baron Nathan Mayer de Rothschild once said “I care not what puppet is placed on the throne of England to rule the British Empire on which the sun never sets. The man that controls Britain’s money supply controls the British Empire, and I control the British money supply.”... (read more)
"New Years Resolutions..."
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In A Phone Call Ukraine President Zelenskiy And Russian President Putin Talked About Natural Gas And Prisoner Deals
Putin and Zelenskyy held face-to-face talks in Paris on December 9 [Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin/Sputnik via Reuters] *Al Jazeera:* *Russia, Ukraine mulling new prisoner swap: Kyiv* Ukrainian presidency says Kyiv and Moscow are working towards new prisoner exchange, days after swapping 200 captives. Ukraine and Russia are working towards a new prisoner exchange, just two days after swapping 200 captives, Kyiv said after Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke on the phone. The two countries "agreed to immediately start agreeing on lists ... more »
Heterosexual Couples Form 1st Civil Partnerships in England
The change in the law was mandated by the UK's Supreme Court in 2018.
Did Sex Traffickers in Florida Trick Motorists By Lying in the Road?
Yet another sex trafficking scare was promoted on social media in late 2019.
Man Charged After Picasso Painting Damaged in London Gallery
The painting was on display at the Tate Modern.
Kansas Police Officer Resigns, Faked Story of ‘PIG’ on His Coffee Cup
Herington Police Chief Brian Hornaday said at a news conference that the now-former officer “completely and solely fabricated” the allegations.
Remember Lawfare in Your End-of-Year Giving
It has been another big year for *Lawfare*—one that has seen wider and deeper coverage of many issues both on our podcasts and on the website. The year brought live events and appearances at places like the Texas Tribune Festival. It brought *The Report*, our hit foray into serial podcasting. We will continue to offer critical analyses of national security and legal matters, from world-class experts, at no subscription cost to the site’s visitors and listeners. We will never change the fact that *Lawfare* is free. We produce the site as a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) entity, running *La... more »
Kataib Hezbollah’s Role Along The Iraq-Syrian Border: Security Profits Supporting Iran
Kataib Hezbollah base in Qaim hit by US (Reuters) On December 29 the United States hit three Kataib Hezbollah bases in western Anbar in the Qaim district in retaliation for a rocket attack upon a base in Kirkuk that killed a U.S. contractor along with two Iraqi policemen. Kataib Hezbollah has been in Qaim since 2017 when it was liberated from the Islamic State. Afterward the group banned families from returning claiming they were creating a security zone along the border with Syria. It wasn’t only interested in fighting the Islamic State however it moved its men back and forth into... more »
Species Self-Annihilation by Denialism
I saw an article in the Wall Street Journal early December indicating that songbirds have shrunk in size: Hotz, Robert Lee (2019, December 5). Songbirds shrink in size, study finds. The Wall Street Journal, p. A3. The article cites a 40 year study that attributes the shrinking size to warming temperatures: Brian C. Weeks, David E. Willard, Aspen A. Ellis, Max L. Witynski, Mary Hennen, Benjamin M. Winger (2019). Shared morphological consequences of global warming in North American migratory birds.bioRxiv 610329; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/610329 Now published in Ecology Letters ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 31
1920 High Commission Sir Cox reported that many sheikhs of large confederations supported Mandate and didn't want an Iraqi govt (Musings On Iraq book review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) 1980 Attacks upon Iranian oil facilities and ports cost it $6 bil in 1980 Attacks on Iraqi oil facilities and ports cost $4 bil 1981 End of 1st yr of Iran-Iraq War 22,000 Iraqi 38,000 Iranian dead (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq ... more »
YEAR IN REVIEW: 2019 Top Ten (Real) Conspiracies
*SPECIAL FEATURE* | This was definitely the year of bona fide conspiracies, and 'official' conspiracy theories.
Will War Derail Trump’s Reelection?
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future,” Yogi Berra reminded us. More The post Will War Derail Trump’s Reelection? appeared first on The Duran.
NATO: General Delawarde assesses final London Declaration
NATO will not be able to compete with the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization), because defense spending parity in PPP (purchasing power parity) dollars has almost been reached between NATO and the SCO. More The post NATO: General Delawarde assesses final London Declaration appeared first on The Duran.
Did Pompeo Go Off Reservation in Iraq Attack?
The U.S. strike of Kata’ib Hizbullah forces near the Al Qaim border crossing with Syria in Iraq is a dangerous escalation. More The post Did Pompeo Go Off Reservation in Iraq Attack? appeared first on The Duran.
New Year's Greetings from Greencrow
*Winter Solstice Crow* Good morning Readers. This is a very busy and special day so I will make my New Year's message short. *Today is my birthday* and I am expecting family to arrive shortly. We are not only welcoming a New Year tonight at midnight but we're welcoming a new decade. I never thought I'd live long enough to see the 2020's! But here we are. Things are heating up once again in the Middle East, particularly Iraq which I wrote about yesterday. Today some headlines are reading that the US has "evacuated" their Green Zone Embassy in Iraq. I doubt that. This Embass... more »
"Intelligence" Community: A Criminal Enterprise | Behind The Deep State
[image: alex-newman-intelligence-community-a-criminal-enterprise-behind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind the Deep State, Alex Newman exposes some of the crimes of the Deep State's so-called "intelligence" community such as the CIA and the NSA. These crimes include torture, mass murder, kidnapping, assassination, false flag attacks, drug running, and much more. In many cases, we have the documents to prove it.
Life on Arctic Seafloor Under the Ice
This is a great science story, untainted by activist agendas or grandstanding. An article at ScienceNorway describes Here’s what it looks like 4000 meters below the Arctic ice. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Far below the Arctic ice lies a special area with volcanic activity. What lives down there? Scientists have gone on a […]
A path forward
As we end one decade and start a new one, there are plenty of posts and articles telling us what is wrong with the world. I agree we have numerous challenges, but please remember this one truism – negative news … Continue reading →
Children With Parents Who Are Addicted To Their Cell Phones Affect Children’s Development – According To Scientist
How many hours a day do you use your cell phone? Be honest. How often do you scroll through social media, watch a cute video, read an article, check the weather, play games, or google something interesting? How often do you scroll just standing in line, because you are bored or you just do it […] The post Children With Parents Who Are Addicted To Their Cell Phones Affect Children’s Development – According To Scientist appeared first on Health Nut News.
"The Day Has Been So Full Of Fret And Care..."
"The day has been so full of fret and care, and our hearts have been so full of evil and of bitter thoughts, and the world has seemed so hard and wrong to us. Then Night, like some great loving mother, gently lays her hand upon our fevered head, and turns our little tear-stained faces up to hers, and smiles; and though she does not speak, we know what she would say, and lay our hot flushed cheek against her bosom, and the pain is gone. Sometimes, our pain is very deep and real, and we stand before her very silent, because there is no language for our pain, only a moan. Night's hear... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Meudon, Ile-de-France, France. Thanks for stopping by!
"The World You Desired..."
"In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are at its worst. In the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of people be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved integrity. Do not lose your knowledge that our proper estate is an upright posture, an intransigent mind and a step that travels unlimited roads. Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul p... more »
"Survey: 16.4 Million American Adults Think Chocolate Milk Comes from Brown Cows"
*"Survey: 16.4 Million American Adults * *Think Chocolate Milk Comes from Brown Cows"* by Katherine Rodriguez "Seven percent of adults in America think chocolate milk comes from brown cows, according to a new survey from the Innovation Center of U.S. Dairy. Statistically, that's 16.4 million people. U.S. Dairy’s Innovation Center surveyed more than 1,000 adults over the age of 18 in April and found that seven percent of respondents thought that brown cows make chocolate milk. An additional 48 percent of respondents did not know that chocolate milk is made of milk mixed with cocoa bu... more »
Translation : 7% of respondents will bullshit pollsters with glee and enthusiasm
After Calling Out Obama for Starting War with Iran to Get Re-Elected, Trump Doing Same Thing
Without any evidence, Trump blamed Iran for Iraqis protesting in Iraq after U.S. airstrikes killed 25 and wounded 50 more inside their borders.
The US Launched a Record Number of Airstrikes on Somalia in 2019
The US launched 63 airstrikes on Somalia in 2019, far outpacing the 47 launched in 2018
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