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Bannon's Scammy Wall Halted In Texas
Neo-fascist Trump supporter, Stephen Bannon, decided to ignore all the legal barriers and just build a wall of hatred and bigotry with money from Trump racist, xenophobic supporters. He probably shouldn't have picked bright blue Hidalgo County, Texas for the stunt. In 2016, Hillary crushed Trump there-- 79.0% to 18.9%. Last year, Beto clubbed Ted Cruz and in the gubernatorial race, Lupe Valdez had a landslide win against Gov. Greg Abbott. Hidalgo is split up between 3 congressional districts, all firmly in the hands of Democrats. Hidalgo dominates TX-15 and performed last year as ... more »
Renowned Assyrian Director Terence Malick to Be Honored
Assyrian International News Agency - 14 minutes ago
Terrence Malick.A movie director who once called Bartlesville home for a time in his life, Terrence Malick, will be honored with his own medallion outside the Circle Cinema Oklahoma Hall of Fame in Tulsa.
Chaldean Patriarch Cancels Public Christmas Celebrations in Iraq
Assyrian International News Agency - 14 minutes ago
Baghdad (Agenzia Fides) - There will be no decorated Christmas trees in the churches or streets, no celebrations and no reception at the patriarchate. The head of Iraq's Chaldean Catholic Church announced that the community would not hold public celebrations of Christmas out of respect for those killed and wounded in recent anti-government protests,
Chaldean Archbishop: Iraq Unrest Signals Rejection of Post-2003 Settlement
Assyrian International News Agency - 14 minutes ago
The largest protests in Iraq since the overthrow of Saddam Hussein signal the rejection by most Iraqis of the country's post-2003 structure and government, the Chaldean Archbishop of Erbil told the UN Security Council Wednesday.
Government accused of silencing women, after Indigenous domestic violence peak body axed
The only peak body for Aboriginal women who have survived domestic violence was told its funding would be axed on the same day as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Contamination, fish kills likely when it finally rains
The taste of smoke is in everything, even tap water, since rain washed ash into catchment dams in northern NSW.
'Get your words straight': Joe Biden spars with heckler after attack on his son
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An exchange between presidential candidate and former US vice-president Joe Biden and a heckler has gone viral, with the man saying the candidate helped his son get a cushy job with a Ukranian oil company.
Australian soldier sentenced to 60 days for groping female colleague
A soldier who groped a female colleague is acquitted of charges that relate to him taking photos of her buttocks and showing colleagues, in a military trial that gives insight into how the Australian Defence Force justice system works.
Dam upgrade that uncovered 1920s bridge now complete
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After nearly four years, the discovery of a 1920s bridge for the first time in 50 years and the removal of 10 tonnes of carp, a $94 million upgrade of Kangaroo Creek Dam is complete.
'Fiasco da Gama': Luxury cruise ship gets stuck, prompting tide of frustration
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The cruise ship Vasco da Gama is making headlines because it was not making waves, with the luxury liner becoming stranded for more than two hours as passengers were left in the dark.
Why these kelpie breeders stopped breeding after Red Dog fame
As the Red Dog franchise continues with the release of a new dramatised documentary about the original film's canine star, a breeder recalls how life changed and breeding kelpies stopped because of a surge in the breed's popularity.
Nancy Pelosi was asked if she 'hates' Donald Trump. Her answer says a lot about the state of America
As the Democrats march ahead with drafting articles of impeachment, the President had a rough week at home and abroad, writes Zoe Daniel.
Trees 'ripped out of ground' as dust storms continue at record-breaking frequency
Dust haze and storms continue to impact parts of Australia at record-breaking levels, with one town in far-west NSW recording 230 hours of dust in October alone.
Menindee grape growers expecting good crops this season
A Darling River town which has been in the headlines for its water woes and mass fish deaths is still managing to hold on to its table grape industry.
Piece of Gold Coast history saved from potential destruction amid public outcry
A 90-year-old movie theatre slated for redevelopment has been saved after a community backlash led to the building being heritage-listed.
Oozing enthusiasm for Australia's 'most intellectual' next Big Thing
At 662 square metres, a Perth university has created what it believes to be the world's largest periodic table of the elements.
Premier pledges to ban 'un-Australian' practice after wheel clamp spotted on parking inspector car
A debate about rampant wheel clamping in parts of Perth hits a new level after a photo emerges of a parking inspector car that got wheel clamped in Perth overnight.
Japan's second largest burger chain underpays Australian workers $1.1m
The local arm of Japanese burger chain, MOS Burger, is caught underpaying its Australian workers $1.1 million over a period of seven years.
Did you know NZ is a leader in governmental use of AI?… there’s been a call for an independent regulator here to monitor & address the associated risks of the tech
From theconversation.com New Zealand is a leader in government use of artificial intelligence (AI). It is part of a global network of countries that use predictive algorithms in government decision making, for anything from the optimal scheduling of public hospital beds to whether an offender should be released from prison, based on their likelihood of reoffending, or … Continue reading Did you know NZ is a leader in governmental use of AI?… there’s been a call for an independent regulator here to monitor & address the associated risks of the tech →
Before you say yes to the Gardasil HPV vaccine parents, please watch this video
VAXXED TV 66.5K subscribers Colton and his mother Kathleen share his story of vaccine injury following the Gardisil vaccine with the VaxXed team in Oren, Utah. Camera and editing by Joshua Coleman.
Global Warming : A Scheme to Redistribute Wealth, by Edmund Contoski
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: “Climate Change” policies are just more handouts. From Edmund Contoski at panamazonsynodwatch.info: Ottmar Edenhofer As the “science” behind man-made global warming has been increasingly discredited, the story has changed. Now it’s not about saving the environment but about redistributing wealth, says a leading member of the United Nations Intergovernmental…
Meet the Navy SEALs' Crazy Weapon: The MK-23 Pistol
*Matthew Moss* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://i.imgur.com/5Mzp1UA.jpg?1] A famous gun like no other. *Key point: *The Navy SEALs get some of the finest (and specialized) weaponry. The MK-3 “becomes less effective after firing 24 rounds,” an official naval manual notes. “The suppressor insert refurbishes the suppressor.” The Navy’s SEALs are well-known for their exotic guns—everything from machines gun to grenade launchers … and several iconic, quiet handguns. The Navy stood up the Sea Air Lands teams in 1962 and quickly sent them to Vietnam to search out the enemy and wo... more »
America's 5 Worst Allies Of All Time (Like This Dictator)
*Zachary Keck* *Security, World* Some allies are better than others. *Key point: *With friends like these, who needs enemies? An old truism recommends keeping your friends close and your enemies closer. But how to tell the two apart? Alliances in international politics are at best a necessary evil, somewhat analogous to government in liberal political philosophy. For a regional hegemon with global interests, like the United States, allies are particularly indispensable, given Washington’s need to project power globally. That fact is cold comfort for the diplomats and military o... more »
Ruger's SP101 Revolver Is The Perfect Gun For Hunting And Home Defense
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Take a look. *Key point: *The SP101 occupies a curious place in Ruger’s lineup. In 1988 Sturm Ruger firearms introduced what would become one of their most popular revolvers of all time: the SP101 compact revolver. The SP101 was a lightweight, small frame revolver that built upon the company’s reputation for robust, reliable firearms. Since its introduction, the SP101 has branched into a wide range of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, capable a broad spectrum of roles. The Sturm Ruger Company was founded in 1949 by William Ruger and Alexander M... more »
Bombs Away! The Powerful B-52 Bomber Is Getting Even More Deadly
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/BOEING-HYPERSONIC--GM1E95402NB01.html] Time for an upgrade. *Key point: *The Pentagon may end up flying the B-52 for 100 years. Sixty-seven years after the U.S. Air Force *received* its last B-52 from Boeing, the flying branch finally has firmed up plans to fit the heavy bomber with new engines. *Air Force* magazine in its January 2019 issue *took a deep dive* into the re-engining effort. "If Air Force plans hold up, the B-52 will be approaching nearly a century of service by 2050," reporter John Tir... more »
Fake News By Omission : The Mass Media’s Cowardly Distortion Tool
Western mass media have continued their conspiracy of silence on the OPCW scandal, making no significant mention yet this month of the leaks which have been emerging from the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons indicating that the US, France and UK bombed Syria […]
Three U.S. National Guard Soldiers Killed When Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes In Minnesota
*NBC: **3 National Guard members dead in Black Hawk helicopter crash in Minnesota* Three people died after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed Thursday after taking off from an airport in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Three people died after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed Thursday after taking off from an airport in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The Minnesota National Guard confirmed to NBC News it lost contact with the Black Hawk at around 2 p.m. CST and authorities are searching for it. Master Sergeant Blair Heusdens said the helicopter was conducting a maintenance test flight and t... more »
Senior Pentagon Official Failed In Explaining Pentagon Troop Deployments To The Middle East
To be clear, the reporting is wrong. The U.S. is not considering sending 14,000 additional troops to the Middle East. — Alyssa Farah (@PentagonPresSec) December 5, 2019 *Politico:* *Pentagon officials struggle to explain plans for Middle East deployments* Defense Secretary Mark Esper is considering sending additional military forces to the Middle East to deter Iranian attacks, the Pentagon’s policy chief acknowledged Thursday after initially trying to knock down a news report that said as many as 14,000 troops could go. “The secretary of Defense is consistently, and continues to ... more »
European Powers Now Claim That Iran Has Developed Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missiles
*CNN: **France, Germany and UK reiterate claim that Iran has nuclear-capable ballistic missiles* Ambassadors from France, Germany and the UK have again alleged that Iran has developed nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, in a joint letter addressed to the United Nations Secretary-General officially released by the UN on Wednesday. The ambassadors listed four examples of activity indicating nuclear-capable missiles, adding that "Iran's developments of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles and related technologies is inconsistent" with a UN resolution restraining the country from doing... more »
The Grincheney Revisited
Hey kids! I was too damned lazy xI couldn’t think of a damned thing to photoshopxxI thought we’d start a new Raisin tradition! As we’ve all seen, Deadeye Dick Cheney hasn’t changed much in the last year, so I thought we could have another Grincheney sing-along, just like last year. Pour yourself a nice cup […]
The Grincheney
Original image. To the tune of You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch, by Dr. Seuss, performed by Thurl Ravenscroft: ©nonnie9999 By the way, this part: Your soul is an appalling dump heap overflowing with the most disgraceful assortment of deplorable rubbish imaginable, Mangled up in tangled up knots. ….is exactly as […]
U.S. Says Iran Protest Death Toll May Surpass 1,000 In Recent Protests
*Reuters:** U.S. says Iran may have killed more than 1,000 in recent protests* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iranian security forces may have killed more than 1,000 people since protests over gasoline price hikes began in mid-November, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Thursday, adding that many thousands were also wounded in the unrest. “As the truth is trickling out of Iran, it appears the regime could have murdered over a thousand Iranian citizens since the protests began,” Hook told reporters at a briefing at the State Department. Among those were at least a... more »
YouTube TOU Change Coming
YouTube just sent me this automated message. With their TOU change coming on December 12, this message may prove to be helpful.
Drinking Around The World – Starting Now
Someone said party? OK, a Global Party it is then! Continue reading →
Desperate For An Enemy, NATO Turns To China
RonPaulLibertyReport The celebration in London of NATO’s 70th year has ended with a renewed purpose: the “challenges” posed by China. NATO is a military alliance, but the attendees were careful to point out that they do not view China as an enemy. So what is the point? end
Impeachment Coup: Countdown to Civil War?
TruNews Today on TruNews, Rick Wiles and Edward Szall examine the latest in the impeachment proceedings, the meltdown of Joe Biden at an Iowa campaign event, and efforts by Netanyahu and Pompeo to forge a US-Israel Military Alliance. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart, E Airdate: 12/5/19 end
Propaganda of the Invisible Government that Rules the World
[image: www.infowars.com] [image: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/snowden-and-greenwald-the-men-who-leaked-the-secrets-104970/]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/15/us/examining-who-runs-the-united-states.html]Click on image for article.
Again We Hear the Mantra of Regime Change in Iran – Former Pentagon Official
RT America The Pentagon denies that President Trump is considering a doubling of troops in the Middle East and some believe Iran to be secretly moving missiles into Iraq, prompting calls for regime change. Former Pentagon official Michael Maloof provides perspective. end
Israel Is Silencing the Last Voices Trying to Stop Abuses Against Palestinians
Israel Is Silencing the Last Voices Trying to Stop Abuses Against Palestinians by JONATHAN COOK, http://www.unz.com/ It has been a week of appalling abuses committed by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank – little different from the other 2,670 weeks endured by Palestinians since the occupation began in 1967. – The difference this past week …
NATO HOT MIC: Globalist Leaders Mock Trump. Trump Fires Back, ‘Trudeau Two-Faced’
The Duran The Duran Quick Take: Episode 393. The Duran’s Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss the hot mic clip released by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, which listens in on Justin Trudeau, Emmanuel Macron and Boris Johnson mocking US President Trump after a day of NATO summit press conferences and meetings in the UK. …
Church of Sweden Unveils Altarpiece of Paradise Featuring Gay Couples and Transgender Serpent
Church of Sweden Unveils Altarpiece of Paradise Featuring Gay Couples and Transgender Serpent by https://www.rt.com/ A church in Malmo has a new altarpiece meant to celebrate inclusivity by replacing Adam and Eve in paradise with gay couples in suggestive poses, while depicting the serpent tempting them as a transgender woman. – The controversial work of …
Nunes Ridicules Impeachment Hearings: ‘This is Totally Nuts’
Fox News Rep. Devin Nunes reacts to House Judiciary Committee’s first public hearing on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight.’ #Tucker #FoxNews end
ALERT! Fed Secretly Increasing Bailout…$355B Tonight!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota The Fed had to add to their planned bailouts just weeks after announcing their schedule…THE BANKS ARE GOING DOWN! end
Twitter’s New Service Terms Raise Fears of ‘Shadow Bans’ Online
RT Twitter’s updated terms of service says it will now be able to put limits on content, raising fears the social media platform could apply so-called ‘shadow bans’: that effectively means suppressing publicly-posted content – without the user’s knowledge that their posts aren’t visible to followers. It’s an accusation Twitter has faced before, but as …
Man Hit in the Head by Violent HK Protester Recalls Attack
CGTN A Hong Kong resident who got 10 stitches in his head after surviving a deadly attack at the hands of an unidentified rioter while he was clearing roadblocks in Mong Kok area on December 1, recalled the horror while speaking exclusively with CGTN. Liu said: “Even when you try to help clean up the …
France, UK and Germany Say Iran’s Missile Program is Inconsistent with 2015 Nuclear Deal
Press TV France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have accused Iran of working on nuclear-capable ballistic missiles. end
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- December 5, 2019
*Adam Nossiter, New York Times:* *General Strike in France Challenges Macron’s Latest Ambition for Change* The president wants to combine a complex of 42 different generous pension schemes into one state system. It scares fellow citizens. And his personal style grates on many. PARIS — The streets of French cities were filled with anti-government demonstrators, tear gas and police officers on Thursday as Emmanuel Macron again faced what has become an emblem of his presidency: social unrest. This time it was a general strike over his plans to overhaul the country’s pension system... more »
Chairman Nadler Schedules Next Impeachment Hearing Dec. 9th – Same Date IG Report is Released…
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler has announced the date for the next impeachment hearing. The date is Monday, December 9th – 2019 It appears from the announcement the HJC hearing will be set up to receive the impeachment recommendation(s) from … Continue reading →
President Trump and First Lady Melania – 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony…
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participate in the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington DC. …“At Christmas we remember this eternal truth: every person is a beloved child of God. As one … Continue reading →
Conservatives, Liberals, Libertarians
The liberal political method is founded on political ideology and political skill—they ignore or denounce traditions and religion. The conservative political method is founded on traditions (past, present, and a projection of future), religion, and political skill—they are suspicious of political ideology. The libertarian political method is founded on political ideology—they ignore or denounce religion, traditions, and political skill. The liberals and the conservatives are the successful political movements of the last 200 years; the libertarians are a failure. This is because the ... more »
Marcon claims NATO members cannot buy S-400 systems from Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has questioned the legitimacy of Turkey’s purchase of Russian-made S-400s claiming that Ankara, as a NATO member, technically cannot acquire the air defence systems. Speaking in London where a NATO summit is currently underway, Macron said that stability in Europe depends on a dialogue with Moscow, adding that the status quo […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Unknown rockets target Iraqi base that hosts US troops
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 A.M.) – Two mortar rounds landed inside the Balad Airbase in Iraq, Iraqi military sources said on Thursday. According to Reuters, the sources added that there were no reports of casualties as a result of the attack. The Balad Airbase hosts US troops and contractors; it is located approximately 80 km north […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US releases first photos of alleged Iranian missiles that were destined for Yemen
The US government on Thursday released photos of missile parts which military officials claim to be of Iranian origin and allegedly meant to be delivered to Yemen. Brian Hook, the US Special Representative for Iran and a senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, displayed the photos during an official briefing on Thursday. We've […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-12-04
This is a summary of 28 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Iran, US, SDF, Turkey, Deir_Ezzor, Ansarallah, Yemen, Iraq, ISIS, Yazidi, PKK, Lebanon, Hasakah, Kurds, Trump, Afrin, SAA, Raqqa, Bosnia, NATO, Golan, Israel, Saudi, Russia, Hodeidah, China, Baghdadi. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iran, Middleeast, Yemen, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon, Gulf, World-News […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Dissenter Weekly Update: Whistleblower Deported To Honduras, Walmart Whistleblower Exposes Tax Dodging
This week’s “Dissenter Weekly Update” episode features a story involving a whistleblower, who was deported to Honduras after a hotel collapsed in New Orleans. Delmer Joel Ramirez Palma alleged “dangerous lapses in construction safety to his supervisors” at a Hard Rock hotel site in development. The hotel collapsed on October The post Dissenter Weekly Update: Whistleblower Deported To Honduras, Walmart Whistleblower Exposes Tax Dodging appeared first on Shadowproof.
Joe Biden Wants To Raise Taxes by $3.2 Trillion for Health Care and Infrastructure
*Kyle Pomerleau* *Politics, Americas* Would it work? Would it slow the economy? According to *Bloomberg*, former Vice President and Democratic Candidate Joe Biden is looking to raise about $3.2 trillion in additional federal revenue to pay for his infrastructure, health care, and high education plans. A key part of his proposal is what his campaign is calling a “minimum book tax.” This tax is aimed at large companies that currently report profits on their financial statement, but no current federal tax liability. Details are currently light, but from the *Bloomberg* description... more »
How Can The U.S. Navy Defeat China? One Of Your Favorite Sci-Fi Shows Has Answers.
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica can teach us. *Key point: *Posing missile, gun, and torpedo threats from many points of the compass from as many domains as possible would compel a ship’s beleaguered defenders to cope with more challenges, perhaps, than they could manage. How would you punk the U.S. Navy if the lords of naval warfare handed you the keys to, say, China’s navy? Well, you might do the obvious thing: read or watch some science fiction! In the latest *Star Trek* flick, for instance, a new foe harnesses swarm tactics to eviscerate th... more »
No More North Korea: Could America Have Won The Korean War With Nuclear Weapons?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* We're lucky that we did not have to find out. *Key point: *It could have resulted in hundreds of thousands more dead. In 1950, as U.S. forces retreated from China’s onslaught across the Yalu River, General Douglas MacArthur called for strategic air attacks against China. Many believed that this would necessarily include the atomic bomb, America’s “asymmetric advantage” of the time. America’s large arsenal of atomic weapons, and the fleet of strategic bombers necessary to deliver those weapons, was the central military advantage that the US enjoye... more »
Stealth vs Stealth: Can Russia's Su-57 Take on the F-22 (And Survive)?
*TNI Staff* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] Let's look at what we know. *Key Point:* The F-22 is great but the F-35 may eventually present a big problem. The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is the king of skies—it combines stealth and eye-watering kinematic performance with a power array of sensors weapons. For over a decade since the Raptor was declared operational in December 2005, the F-22 has been unquestionably the best air superiority fighter ever built. But challengers are starting to appear. After emerging from its post-Soviet doldrums, Russia has developed a challe... more »
Japan Planned To Use Midget Submarines To Attack Pearl Harbor From The Inside
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * A secret attack from under the waves. *Key point:* In the end, the air attack accomplished what the midget submarines could not. On Dec. 7, 1941, the aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy rained devastation upon the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. But Japanese warplanes didn’t actually fire the first shots that brought America into a massive Pacific War. An hour before the air attack, a squadron of tiny Japanese midget submarines attempted to slip into the harbor’s defenses, like burglars in the night, to wreak havoc on Battleship Row. ... more »
Did Alexis de Tocqueville Say ‘America Is Great Because She Is Good’?
The statement has been frequently cited (in whole or in part) across the years by politicians, newspapers, books, and websites.
How the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles Became a Christmas Tradition
Tinseled trees and snowy landscapes are not the only signs of the upcoming holiday season.
Report: Teen Who Died in US Custody Unresponsive for Hours
A flu-ridden 16-year-old from Guatemala writhed in agony inside a U.S. Border Patrol cell and collapsed on the floor where he lay for several hours before he was found dead, according to video released that further calls into question the Trump administration's treatment of immigrant families.
World News Briefs -- December 5, 2019 (Evening Edition)
French CRS riot police face off with protesters during clashes at a demonstration against French government's pensions reform plans in Paris as part of a day of national strike and protests in France, December 5, 2019. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes *Reuters:* *French police fire tear gas at strikers challenging Macron reform* PARIS (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas at protesters in the center of Paris on Thursday and public transport ground to a near halt in one of the biggest strikes in France for decades, aimed at forcing President Emmanuel Macron to ditch a planned reform of pension... more »
The CIA, Fellow Travelers and Their Clandestine Underground & Undersea Lairs
This blog post will be a little long and meandering, but please bear with me. There is pay dirt in the meandering. I became aware of the CIA's grim nature early in life. I was born and reared just a short hop, skip and jump away from the CIA's main training facility, at Camp Peary, in Tidewater Virginia. I've been by the place umpteen times over the years. It has always, in my childhood and adulthood, had a dark, glowering, foreboding sort of appearance from the outside, just driving past -- the security fence, the brooding silence, the entry way. The place radiates a negative aura.... more »
More than 2 dozen infected in outbreak at healthcare facilities
Very little information is being released about a Salmonella outbreak among patients at four healthcare facilities in Pennsylvania. In a short advisory Dec. 5 the Pennsylvania Department of Health urged healthcare providers to watch for patients with symptoms of Salmonella infections. The advisory did not include information on what specific healthcare facilities are confirmed as... Continue Reading
Cape Girardeau UFO Crash, 1941
Charlette Mann wrote to Ray Fowler, a long time and well-trusted UFO researcher, who sent the letter on to Len Stringfield because Fowler thought Stringfield would be interested. Mann wrote that her grandfather, a minister, received a telephone call asking him to go to the scene of an aircraft accident. Stringfield, quite naturally, called her to ask for more detail and convinced her to rewrite her letter into a more structured report which he published in his *UFO Crash/Retrievals: The Inner Sanctum *and which is dated July 1991. He shared his report with many of his fellow UFO re... more »
Owens Community College President Creates Initiative to Combat Community College Stigma
To combat “pejorative” and “outdated” views on community colleges, Owens Community College President Dr. Steve Robinson launched a social media campaign.
Come on, apostrophe's really arent that hard to use
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Reports this week about the demise of the Apostrophe Protection Society may have been greatly exaggerated — and the man behind the mission now wants to save the comma from a similar fate, writes Roslyn Petelin.
Live: Three fires join to create 'mega blaze' north of Sydney
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Three fires burning north of Sydney join to create what has been called a "mega blaze" that has so far burnt more than 300,000 hectares of land.
Adelaide man admits he tried to make 'Mother of Satan' bomb
Aaron Ellis admits to taking steps to make a bomb at his Adelaide home, where police had to carry out controlled detonations of the devices in his backyard in April.
Samoa charges anti-vaxxer who called measles immunisation drive a 'killing spree'
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Samoan authorities charge an alleged anti-vaxxer with incitement against the government, as the Pacific nation remains in a national shut-down over a measles outbreak which has killed more than 60 people.
Man who caused fatal jet ski crash was 'woefully ill-prepared', coroner finds
A coroner finds the death of a 22-year-old Tasmanian man hit by a jet ski was caused by another man who was "woefully ill-prepared".
Natasha Rigby steps up for a huge challenge to fill the biggest boots in Australian soccer
Stepping into Sam Kerr's boots is a daunting task for anyone, but new Perth Glory captain Natasha Rigby is confident the next big thing will be found in the team's crop of young players
Your best photos of the week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own Instagram photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.
This emotion-sensing robot is being sent to watch astronauts because what could go wrong?
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An intelligent robot equipped with emotion-sensing voice detectors, designed to be a "true companion" to astronauts and aid their mental health, is headed to the International Space Station.
Australian teen fighting for life in Bali hospital after Schoolies scooter crash
A Newcastle teenager is fighting for his life in a Bali hospital after almost drowning in a concrete sewerage drain after a motorbike accident.
Is it time Australia drops fast rail for 'fast..ish' trains? This expert thinks so
A rail expert says a true fast train — which can reach up to 250kph — is unrealistic in Australia and expectations should be downgraded for an easier-to-build, 'fast...ish' service of around 150kph.
'Look at that! It's magic': Trick lights up South African T20 match
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A South African spin bowler lifts his wicket celebration straight out of Hogwarts, magically turning a handkerchief into a metal rod.
New whale shark hotspot on Great Barrier Reef
The whale shark may be the world's largest fish but locating them on the Great Barrier Reef is like "finding a needle in a haystack".
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest comes to aid of troubled solar farm
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has emerged as a white knight investor in a troubled solar farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, saving the $130 million project from near-certain failure.
AP: Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults on 2018 Rides
More than 3,000 sexual assaults were reported during U.S. Uber rides in 2018, the company said in a long-awaited safety report. That figure includes 229 rapes across the company’s 1.3 billion rides. Uber noted that drivers and riders were both attacked, and that some assaults occurred between riders. In 2017, the company said 2,936 sexual […] The post AP: Uber Reports More Than 3,000 Sexual Assaults on 2018 Rides appeared first on Health Nut News.
End of week wanderings
With multiple topics rolling around in this older brain, here are a few end of week wanderings (or wonderings as the case may be). In no particular order: It still amazes me that people in leadership still don’t know people … Continue reading →
'No Spiritual Surrender: A Dedication to the Standing Rock Movement' Photos of Resilience and Resistance by Ryan Vizzions
Cover photo 'No Spiritual Surrender' by Ryan Vizzions Photo by Ryan Vizzions 'No Spiritual Surrender' 'No Spiritual Surrender: A Dedication to the Standing Rock Movement' Photos of Resilience and Resistance by Ryan Vizzions Article by Brenda Norrell Photos by Ryan Vizzions Censored News Ryan Vizzions' new book of photographs, 'No Spiritual Surrender: A Dedication to the Standing
The Adaptive Age: No Institution or Individual can Stand on the Sidelines in the Fight Against Climate Change
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Dec 05 (IPS) - Kristalina Georgieva is managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)When I think of the incredible challenges we must confront in the face of a changing climate, my mind focuses on young people. Eventually, they will be the ones either to enjoy the fruits or bear the burdens resulting from actions taken today. Read the full story, “The Adaptive Age: No Institution or Individual can Stand on the Sidelines in the Fight Against Climate Change”, on globalissues.org →
Dec. 5: let's get real.
Canada has chosen, ever since 1945, to be a puppet of the U.S. That's why we have a dreadful record of supporting American mass murder and plundering in Latin America. And also those Canadian capitalists who pay off the Liberals and Conservatives are happy to join in. And so it is that Canadians are accessories to mass murder and plunder. https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-canada-foreign-policy-latin-america-1.5369302 ________________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-parliament-conduct-tamara-miller-1.5373807 ________________... more »
The Daily Watch
Tim Pool and Bongino both do a decent job of keeping up to date with the Impeachment Fraud and tying together the loose ends; pointing out that Russiagate never ended. Continue reading →
Mark Walker (R-NC)-- More Likely To Land In Prison Than Back In Congress
*Bribee Mark Walker (R-NC) and briber Greg Lindberg* Right-wing ideologue Mark Walker (R-NC) isn't ready to retire, despite now representing an un-gerrymandered Greensboro-based district that will never be won by a Republican again-- unless the GOP gerrymanders it again in 2021. This week, when a panel of state judges ruled to accept the new, less gerrymandered electoral map, it was a signal that two Republicans, George Holding (NC-02) and Mark Walker (NC-06). Obama lost the gerrymandered NC-06 both times he ran-- with around 40%. In 2016 Trump beat Hillary there 59.4% to 37.9%. Und... more »
US Democrat Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Explodes At Iowa Voter Who Accuses Him Of Being Too Old And Helping To Get His Son Hunter A No-Show Job In Ukraine
*Daily Mail:* *'You're a damn liar, man!' Joe Biden, 77, explodes at Iowa voter, 83, who accuses him of being too old and getting Hunter a job in Ukraine - then challenges him to an IQ test and a PUSH-UP contest saying: 'Look, fat'* * Joe Biden, 77, confronted retired farmer, 83, who said he was worried he was too old to run and accused him of sending his son, Hunter to Ukraine * At the New Hampton, Iowa campaign stop of his No Malarkey! bus tour of the state, Biden looked at the man and called him a 'damned liar' * Then he invited him to 'check my shape,' said 'lets do push-ups tog... more »
More Concern About Sea Level Rise
Billionaire Steven Schonfeld buys Florida mansion for $111 million Barack and Michelle Obama buying $14.85M Martha’s Vineyard estate
OPEC Panel Agrees To Deepen Oil Output Cuts
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, arrives Thursday at the Vienna headquarters of OPEC, which is scheduled to meet on Friday with Russia and other producers - a grouping known as OPEC+ (Leonhard Foeger/Reuters) *Al Jazeera:* *OPEC and its allies agree to deepen oil output cuts* OPEC+ panel recommends additional output cuts of 500,000 bpd, but there's no clarity yet on how long they could last. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies led by Russia on Thursday agreed to one of the deepest output cuts this decade to su... more »
This Is How the U.S. Marine Corps Wants to Deter Russia and China
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-VETERANSDAY--RC299D9B7MNE.html] Big changes are coming. *Key point:* Great power competition is back and that means it is time to prepare for a very different future. It’s no secret that the U.S. Marine Corps is changing in order to better prepare for major warfare with China and Russia. Gen. David Berger, the Marine commandant, is overseeing several studies that could result in the Corps cutting some units and adding others and, in the process, radically changing how and why it functions. Inst... more »
This Was the Nazi Threat Air Force B-17 Bombers Faced over Berlin
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/5503806/b-17-flying-fortress-simulates-battle-damage-during-wings-over-whiteman-air-show] A deadly battle. *Key point: *Even though the end was in sight, Berlin put up a costly fight. “Our mission was Berlin. We flew in that dreaded position—last and lowest in the squadron.” Archie Mathosian, B-17 Radio Operator, A/C #521 (Skyway Chariot), 100th Bomb Group (H), USAAF “Last and lowest in the squadron.”These words may not mean much to most readers, but to the crew of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress f... more »
Patron Angered by Ketchup Pulls Gun at McDonald’s
Authorities in Tennessee say an irate woman pointed a gun at fast food workers because they gave her ketchup instead of jelly.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked to Heroin Kills 7 in California
Nine people who injected black tar heroin between Oct. 2 and Nov. 24 were hospitalized with severe myonecrosis, a soft-tissue infection that destroys muscle.
you may look for the star of your Presence
*And* you will be given an opportunity to right a record which now remains on the Book of Life as the outline of cause and effect, of karma. I come to initiate a spiral within you of awareness of this opportunity. For some it will be a test of the overcoming of hardness of heart, for others a very subtle test of spiritual pride, for others the mastery of emotions, for others whether or not to judge or to leave judgment to God. This is an opportunity that is granted to few. That opportunity is the *warning* of initiation. For it is the Law of Hierarchy to prepare each one, to... more »
UN Military Action to Enforce Climate Agenda? It May Happen, Says Academic
[image: u-n-military-action-to-enforce-climate-agenda-it-may-happen-says-academic] If the proposal to arrest climate change realists wasn’t enough to create suspicion about Big Warming, try this on for size: A Danish academic has stated that the United Nations may use force against countries defying its climate-change mandates.
Chris Heinz’s Dad Endorses Hunter Biden’s Dad – A ‘Protect the Family’ Decision…
Hunter Biden, Chris Heinz and Devon Archer created an international private equity firm. It was anchored by the Heinz family alternative investment fund, Rosemont Capital. The Rosemont group described themselves as “a $2.4 billion private equity firm co-owned by Hunter … Continue reading →
Gotham City Digest
(There, there, Donnie, there there.) ------------------------------ Something for my mystery-writing friends to ponder, especially those with a bent for science fiction. How *would* you solve a murder on Mars where the scientific rules that govern earth don't apply? ------------------------------ This is what other world leaders say about Trump when he's not with them. Here's Boris Johnson, Macron and Trudeau talking about him. Trump's been an international embarrassment for years but this seals the deal. So what did Trumpie the Klown do when he heard this? Look no furthe... more »
The Assault on Wealth
As noted above, I don’t accept that behind every fortune, or even most fortunes, is a great crime. Interestingly also, neither does the main economist who got the ball rolling on wealth taxes earlier this decade. The economist who, more than any other, made attacks on the wealthy more generally respected, is Frenchman Thomas Piketty. […] The post The Assault on Wealth appeared first on Econlib.
The Kremlin Is Worried About U.S. And NATO Plans For The Militarization Of space
Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) First Deputy Head Alexander Ivanov, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, and Federal Agency for Special Construction head Alexander Volosov watch a rocket booster carrying satellites blast off from a launch pad at the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Mikhail Metzel | TASS *CNBC:* *Putin fears the US and NATO are militarizing space and Russia is right to worry, experts say* * It looks like NATO and Russia have a new domain to compete and conflict over: space. * Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he was “seriously concerned” about NATO’s “attempts... more »
"Israel destroyed Russian missile systems in November’s strikes: source" True or False?
*Don't think is this attack, but, not sure:* - Like A Thief In The Night, Israel Strikes Damascus. Israel Preparing to Launch More Attacks *More likely this attack:* - Syrian SitRep- Israel Hits Damascus:Tishreen Dam Return: Israeli Settlments OK: Counterpunch, Still Servile. * The latest:* * Link* "The source, who requested anonymity, said Israel tried to 'not embarrassing Russia' or to evoke tension over targeting its advanced missile systems. *New satellite images obtained by Zaman al-Wasl showed that The Buk-M2 and Pantsir-S1 missile systems had been destroyed ... more »
Obamacare overrun and fraud
About a year ago they discovered some massive fraud in Obamacare--one report found that about 93% of single people who benefited weren't eligible in the big Medicaid expansion and a huge percentage were earning over $100,000. So I decided to check and see if any heads every rolled. But of course, Obama had left town, and Trump was being blamed for being mean and cruel. This is the most recent I found. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sallypipes/2019/09/03/new-bombshell-report-reveals-obamacares-epic-medicaid-waste/#1238fc73e314 "Medicaid was established to serve the genuinely needy: lo... more »
Russian President Putin: Ready To Extend New START Arms Control Treaty Without Conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the International Volunteer Forum at the Olympic Park in Sochi, Russia December 5, 2019. Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS *RT:* *Russia ready to extend New START arms control treaty without conditions and further discussions – Putin * Moscow is ready to extend the last major nuclear arms control treaty, without conditions or discussions, President Vladimir Putin said as he reiterated Russia’s position on the New START treaty which expires in 2021. “Russia is ready to immediately, as soon as possible, before the... more »
Dried Beef Sausage recalled due to Salmonella and customer complaint
A consumer complaint had spurred Ottawa-based Usine Amsellem Inc. to recall Amsellem brand Solo Chorizo because of possible Salmonella contamination. The food recall warning was issued on Dec. 4. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The agency did not provide... Continue Reading
Fireside Chat: A Critical Inflection Point in the Coup Against Trump; Do We Know How to Stop It?
A Critical Inflection Point in the Coup Against Trump; Do We Know How to Stop It? Video of A Critical Inflection Point in the Coup Against Trump; Do We Know How to Stop It? *Live at 9pm Eastern on Thursday.* This week's Fireside Chat includes special guests Larry C Johnson Former CIA Analyst, and Barbara Boyd, Author and Treasurer of LaRouchePAC. Monday, the long awaited report of Inspector General Horowitz, examining the FBI and DOJ subversion of the Constitution to defeat Donald Trump’s 2016 insurgent candidacy and Presidency will be released. For a preview, don’t read the pres... more »
Costa Rica Bans Glyphosate in All Protected Wild Areas
Costa Rica’s National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) has banned the use of glyphosate herbicides in all protected wild areas in the country as well as on all SINAC owned land. SINAC released a statement Tuesday, which read; “It is important to consider that this ban is carried out in line with Article 50 of […] The post Costa Rica Bans Glyphosate in All Protected Wild Areas appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Jonathan Turley Versus the Impeachment Steamroller
[image: undefined] Following up on his previous call for caution in the effort in the United States House of Representatives to impeach President Donald Trump, George Washington University Law Professor Jonathan Turley on Wednesday presented to the House Judiciary Committee oral testimony and an extensive written statement regarding the case as it now stands for impeaching the president. Unlike other witnesses at the hearing, Turley did not give the deed his blessing. There was quite a backlash against Turley for presenting his contrary opinion at the committee hearing. In a Thursd... more »
How to Prevent and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder
Story at-a-glance – Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs seasonally, typically ramping up in the fall and winter months and disappearing come spring Helpful treatments include optimizing your vitamin D and omega-3 levels, light therapy (including blue light exposure in the morning, but not later in the day), optimizing your […] The post How to Prevent and Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder appeared first on Health Nut News.
Is This Woman’s Bouffant Bogus?
Hairstyles in the '60s and '70s could be pretty big ... but, seriously, THIS big?
Was Male Birth Control Testing in India Stopped After Men’s Testicles Started Exploding?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
President Trump Hosts Luncheon With Members of UN Security Council – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump hosted a luncheon with international ambassadors representing permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. The president delivered remarks on the NATO summit this week, and took a few questions from the media. [Video and Transcript … Continue reading →
President Trump Responds To Speaker Pelosi Announcing Assembly of Articles For Impeachment…
Earlier today President Trump responded to the House Judiciary Committee farcical construct of a constitutional academic panel: Moments later, Speaker Pelosi announced her instructions to the House Chair to assemble articles of impeachment for House floor vote consideration. In response … Continue reading →
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