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This Is How The U.S. Army Planned To Take Out Russia's Special Forces
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* A "suicide squad." *Key point:* None of these members planned to survive. Had the Cold War turned hot, there would have been no escape for the U.S. garrison in West Berlin. Marooned in a city more than 100 miles inside Communist East Germany, the U.S. Berlin Brigade—and the British and French garrisons as well—would certainly have been overwhelmed by Soviet and East German troops. Their presence helped keep half of Berlin free from Communist rule. But it was no secret that theirs was a suicide mission. Yet there was a unique American unit with an... more »
Snow Record – Submerged Alps with extraordinary accumulations
In the face of Global Warming we see scenarios from the ice age. The Alps were submerged in snow, with truly dramatic accumulations up to 1,500m above sea level, especially considering that we are still at the end of November. Here are the incredible data: 295cm of snow on the ground at Rifugio Gastaldi – Balme (2.659m ... Read moreSnow Record – Submerged Alps with extraordinary accumulations The post Snow Record – Submerged Alps with extraordinary accumulations appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The most snow of any town in New Hampshire
My little town got a feather in it’s cap, for we got the most snow of any town in New Hampshire during the recent event. Thirty-six inches (90 cm). It was a double-barreled affair, and both on the morning of December 2 and December 3 we awoke to more than a foot of snow, when ... Read moreThe most snow of any town in New Hampshire The post The most snow of any town in New Hampshire appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Alone Is Not Lonely – 10 Signs You Are Perfectly Happy With Solitude
Some people prefer time alone, and that is perfectly alright, as they get value in life out of spending time on their own. Being alone tends to boost creativity. According to studies, people have come up with their best ideas by being on their own. Being in a relationship or partnership is a significant milestone we were taught to desire from an early age. Most of you feel that your life is not complete unless you have found the love of your life. On the flip side, we have the few that feel relationships are not the top priority. It is not about being an introvert or shy or even ... more »
When a boy took his life it started a chain of events that robbed Donna Anderson of both her sons
The suicide of her son's friend kicked off a series of events that eventually left Donna Anderson grieving the loss of her two boys, but the deaths also helped spark a major change for the better.
'I don’t miss them': If nothing changes after a local council is sacked, do we really need them?
Councils have been dismissed in Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria in the past 12 months after allegations of corruption, infighting and budget blowouts, prompting questions about the role of democratically-elected officials in local government.
Adelaide is moving into the 'grey zone', and there's one thing that could fix it
With its ageing population, experts are warning Adelaide is entering the 'grey zone' and starting to resemble a regional town. But there is one solution that could put it back on track.
'Unwell or incredibly exhausted': Stranded whale loses fight
Hundreds of people on Kingston Beach near Hobart work together to rescue a stranded pilot whale, but their efforts prove futile.
Tensions flare as yellow vests join French retirement protests
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Scuffles break out in Paris between police and protesters as yellow vest activists join the wave of protest actions against the Government's overhaul of France's national retirement system.
Food waste and 'reindeer poo' are helping this farming family stay on the land
With no feed left on their land, the Willetts are travelling 1,800km a week to collect food waste to keep their cattle and sheep alive.
How a 3-tonne inflatable whale is teaching people to help with mass strandings
Tasmania is a hotspot for mass whale strandings. Mark is the life-size, custom-made inflatable whale helping local communities learn how to deal with these events.
NSW fire crews conduct 'critical backburning' ahead of extreme forecast
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A sense of urgency is felt by firefighters across NSW containment lines as they backburn long stretches of country roads ahead of dangerous fire conditions forecast for Tuesday.
After three 'apocalyptic' Delhi winters, I have an idea how the end of the world might look
India is a video-journalist's dream but air pollution is off the scale and nothing ever goes to plan, so you need to embrace the Indian concept of 'jugaad', writes South Asia correspondent Siobhan Heanue, returning home after three years based in New Delhi.
Ex-Carlton coach Brendon Bolton wants AFL coaches to focus on their mental health
Brendon Bolton opens up about the challenges he faced when in charge of an AFL powerhouse and he urges other coaches to make sure they find balance in their lives.
Plants need sunscreen and other tips to get the garden through summer
Fires across the country, water shortages and 40C days — how do you keep a garden going in during the Australian summer?
Velvet Revolutionaries – Iran and U.S. Exchange Assets…
While the U.S. calls Xiyue Wang a “scholar” and Iran calls Massoud Soleimani a “scientist“, it’s likely both were not exactly forthcoming as as they presented themselves to the professional networks within each host nation. Just my cynical opinion [nudge, … Continue reading →
France Shoots Itself in the Foot With Internet Tax
*Adam Michel* *Politics, Europe* [image: The logos of mobile apps, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Netflix, are displayed on a screen in this illustration picture taken December 3, 2019. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau] It's not hurting American companies. It's hurting them. In response to a French tax on the revenue of U.S.-based tech companies, such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon, the U.S. is threatening to put tariffs of up to 100 percent on $2.4 billion of French cheese, champagne, and other exports. The digital tax is already being paid by local French businesses and c... more »
Seeing Through Walls? The New Tech U.S. Special Forces Want
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* [image: PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2014) Maritime special operations forces prepare for a mission during a training exercise aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). National Museum of the U.S. Navy. 28 September 2014.] Total game-changer. For Dungeons & Dragons roleplayers, part of the fun of make-believe adventure is searching for hidden chambers where the monsters keep their treasure. For that matter, it's a familiar theme in horror movies to have villains and vampires pop out from behind walls and bookcases.... more »
Why Do Socialists and Populists Fear Technology?
*James Pethokoukis* *Technology, * This problem also afflicts populists. One thing democratic socialists and nationalist populists seem to have in common is a discomfort with technology. Sure, folks in both camps may love tweeting on their iPhones and binging Netflix — and one day may be happy that a terrible illness is cured through genetic editing. But the economic process that helps generate all that good stuff is less appealing to them. On the right, a Claremont Institute essay “For Real American Greatness, A Tech New Deal” latches onto just about every tech scare story out ... more »
These 5 Rifles Will Turn Any Solider Into a Killing Machine
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * What you want before you go to war. *Key point:* Warfare in the post-9/11 period is primarily infantry-focused. Warfare in the post-9/11 period is primarily infantry-focused, with ground troops taking part in small-unit actions against insurgents and guerrillas. Fought on a wide variety of terrain, from arid desert regions to jungles and even cities, infantrymen have relied on their service rifles to get the mission done. Here are five of the best weapons, and how the wars of the twenty-first century changed them. *M4 Carbine:* Originally develope... more »
Salinas Romaine sickens 2 in Canada and 102 in the United States with E. coli
Since November 22, 2019, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has identified one additional E. coli illness in Canada with a similar genetic fingerprint to illnesses reported in the ongoing United States (U.S.) E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce harvested in Salinas, California which has sickened at least 102 people in 23 states As of December 6,... Continue Reading
The 2019 General Election: Tough on Hobgoblins; Tough on the Causes of Hobgoblins
“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary.” – H.L. Mencken. Mencken died in 1956, in what could still be described as a period of political sanity, when the hobgoblins were much fewer in number. Since then, they have multiplied beyond measure, with politicians inventing, feeding and nurturing new hobgoblins every year, then presenting themselves […]
A most Spectacular Mistake.....
Brexit has been “one of the most spectacular mistakes” in the history of the EU and followed a campaign marked by “an unprecedented readiness to lie”, Donald Tusk has said. *In his first interview since standing down as European council president last week, Tusk said Brexit was “the most painful and saddest experience” of his five years in office, a tumultuous period marked by the Greek eurozone crisis, bitter rows over migration and the election of Donald Trump.................* *Citing the 2016 US presidential race and the Brexit campaign, he said a new element in politics wa... more »
People who want to be right often champion their rightness
People who want to be right often champion their rightness but they are not in a right vibration though they will insist that they are in a right vibration. If you cannot convince them otherwise, it is best to walk away from such people and let them learn their lessons from their mighty I AM Presence. It is sad to me that in many situations people will only accept a final analysis or a final conclusion of a matter of dispute from me. They will not accept it from their fellow staff members, fellow chelas, fellow Keepers of the Flame on the path because they somehow look down up... more »
Donald Trump Doesn’t Matter – Three Things YOU Can Do to Change the World
*Phillip Schneider* - No matter which side you're on, Donald Trump is not going to make nearly as big a difference as you can make by living consciously.
Chipotle and Sweetgreen Bowls Contain Cancer-Linked ‘Forever Chemicals’
*Jordan Davidson* - Those popular burrito bowls at Chipotle and those takeaway salad bowls at Sweetgreens have a dirty little secret.
Father-Son Duo Help Create 51,000 New Beehive Colonies With Amazing Invention
*John Vibes* - The father-son duo behind the “Flow Hive” took notice of this problem over ten years ago, and worked tirelessly to make their honey business more friendly to the bees.
Citizens Up in Arms Against 5G Wireless Technology Roll-Out: Are Their Concerns Justified?
*Lloyd Burrell* - CCity council chambers and local officials are facing the outcry of residents frightened by the 5G wireless rollout which will be taking over neighborhoods soon.
Dozens of ‘Extinct’ Creatures Found Alive in ‘Lost City’ Deep Within Rainforest
*Elias Marat* - Many species thought to be extinct were found inhabiting a rainforest in Honduras.
State Takes Child from Parents, Forces Him to Take Chemo for Treating Cancer With Cannabis
*Jack Burns* - The State of Florida removed a child from his parents’ custody because they wanted to use cannabis in conjunction with chemotherapy.
John Kerry on Joe Biden
"I’ve never before seen the world more in need of someone who on day one can begin the incredibly hard work of putting back together the world Donald Trump has smashed apart." - Other than blowing up the good old boys' club in Washington, just exactly what has Donald Trump smashed? - More NATO countries paying their share? - The embassy moved to Jerusalem? - A tax cut for the middle class? - Best employment figures ever for blacks? - Securing our borders? - Reducing the numbers and power of ISIS - Best economy in 50 years? ... more »
Mark Blaxill: Vaccine mandates are bad policies based on false premises
Below is Mark Blaxill's testimony to the Public Health Committee in Massachusetts last Tuesday. Despite a snowstorm that delayed proceedings, more than 600 people attended to voice their opposition to bills including the "Community immunity act." The "day" ended after... more »
Nobel Laureate: Face Up to Climate Change, Because There’s No Escaping Earth
An astronomer who shares this year’s Nobel physics prize for discovering a planet outside the Earth’s solar system is taking issue with people who shrug off climate change on the grounds that humans will eventually leave for distant planets.
Beijing Yanks DPRK Chain – North Korea Envoy: “denuclearization is already gone out of the negotiating table”…
China controls North Korea; essentially as a proxy province. As a result Beijing controls the messaging from the DPRK. Chinese Chairman Xi Jinping is the captor and North Korean Chairman Kim Jong-un is the captive – it’s essentially a hostage … Continue reading →
"How It's Really Been, and I Wish It Hadn't..."
My apologies for disappearing so suddenly a couple days ago, I'm back, more or less, and will do something I very rarely if ever do, reveal details about my personal life. 3 days ago, while napping, I was awakened with a large, aching pain in my chest, something I'd never felt before. Thinking it would just go away I ignored it, stupidly, but remembering I'd had a quadruple bypass surgery in Nov. 2013, when it didn't go away I went to the hospital, where they promptly admitted me and began a barrage of blood tests and lab work, cat scans, xrays all the fun tests they love so much. ... more »
Target... Iran !
[image: undefined] In June of this year we examined why the United States will not attack Iran subsequent to raised tensions in the region. Six months later on the cusp of 2020, the United States has not attacked Iran militarily ... yet. However, Defense Secretary Esper just threatened to deploy 14K more US mercenary* troops to the Middle East. So, let’s examine current US / Israeli intent regarding Iran again by looking at individual tactical elements which may contribute to an overall strategic picture. One case in point is al Tanf in southeast Syria which lies near the Jordania... more »
‘Cannot be Trusted … Causing Harm’: Top Medical Journal takes on Big Pharma
A top medical journal is driving a global campaign to separate medicine from big pharma, connecting industry influence to the pelvic mesh scandal that injured hundreds of women. The BMJ says doctors are excessively influenced by industry-funded trials for major drugs and industry-sponsored education events. The journal’s editor and a team of global healthcare leaders write […] The post ‘Cannot be Trusted … Causing Harm’: Top Medical Journal takes on Big Pharma appeared first on Health Nut News.
NOTICE TO READERS - My gmail is down
*Crow Thinking about Something* *Re: e-mail address: greencrowcreativeresources@gmail.com* For several days now my gmail account has been unusable. I cannot open mail and I cannot send mail. Whether it has been hacked or all blogger e-mails are down I don't know. S*imultaneously it seems the "report problems" function on Blogger is also down.* I would appreciate hearing from other bloggers/readers if they are also having these problems. Hopefully, it will be rectified soon. gc
Republicans In Congress Are Now Tearing At The Fabric Of The Constitution And Undermining Congress As An Institution Every Bit As Much As Trump
The *New Yorker*'s Susan Glaser interviewed Adam Schiff on Thursday. She asked him if he hates Señor T. "No," he replied, "but I do hate what he is doing to the country." Glaser only had a few minutes and as Schiff was being called away she asked him what had been the most memorable testimony of the hearings, a "cancer on the presidency" moment like John Dean's Watergate testimony. Schiff said, “sometimes it’s not the big things” but smaller, revealing comments that resonated. One was from the former special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, who, in a conversation with one of Zelens... more »
Rand Paul Fall Government Waste Report Card is out…
…. and though nothing new is certainly staggering Examples of what is in the report: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) – Despite its chronically bad performance, the Congressional Budget Office is projecting the federal government will cut Metro a $153,000,000 check for Fiscal Year 2020. It is so bad in fact that rather than using its legal service and funds to improve public perception through maintaining and refurbishing the lines, Metro launched a $400,000 public relations campaign, “Back2Good,” to entice commuters back. From 2003 to 2017, according to the OI... more »
A Saturday evening rant
I'd value your advice here... ******* The BBC pays - and I probably pay - far too much attention to the demented cries of bias from the Corbyn mob. I do it because it's important for a blog called 'Is the BBC biased?' to consider the question as broadly as possible and to dwell sceptically on the 'complaints from both sides' defence. And it's important to consider other perspectives too. ******* Ah but... The issue which I think I've somewhat lost sight of is that the BBC has normalised far-left extremism, thus paving the path to making the idea of a Corbyn-led, antisemitic,... more »
Need a Gun for Self Defense? Why the Glock 43 Is An Excellent Choice
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * And this is why. Key Point: Small and concealable. Subcompact guns, like subcompact automobiles, are designed to fulfill a very narrow mission set. Neither are for everybody, and feature significant trade-offs to appeal to a specific type of customer. You won’t find a small pistol shorter than the length of your hand in the arsenals of most world armies, but they are ideal for everyday civilians who need to discreetly carry a firearm on them in public. The new Glock 43 is possibly the best combination of mobility, discretion and firepower on the civ... more »
Russia's Su-57 Would Be A Game-Changer If It Wasn't So Expensive
*David Axe* *Security, * Moscow can't afford it. *Key point: *A fancy photo shoot can't reverse an economic slump, nor can it magically conjure hundreds of new stealth fighters. The Russian defense ministry staged an impressive video shoot with four of its Su-57 stealth fighter prototypes. But the dramatic display doesn't make the Su-57 any more relevant. The Su-57 is beautiful. It's also too expensive for Russia to buy in meaningful numbers. In the November 2018 videos, produced by the Kremlin's Zvezda T.V., four of the twin-engine Su-57s fly in close formation with the An-12 ... more »
Are U.S. Planes Like the F-35, F-22, or a B-1 Bomber Vulnerable to North Korean Air Defenses?
*TNI Staff* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/LIBYA-USA--GM1E7430FMW01.html] As we enter 2020, it's a question that needs asked. *Key Point:* Although dated, North Korea's air defense system could be deadly to U.S. pilots. If the Trump Administration chooses to intervene in North Korea, the White House may discover that Pyongyang is a more formidable adversary than many might expect. Aside from the reclusive regime’s nuclear weapons, Kim Jong-un’s hermit kingdom boasts air defenses that are more advanced than many might realize. Moreover, Pyongyang h... more »
The Kapyong River Valley Was Where The Communists Lost The Korean War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Although heavily outnumbered, the 27th Brigade and other allied units fought back with tenacity and bravery. *Key point: *Holding back the Communist forces was enough. The Chinese always attacked at night. It was April 22, 1951, and the Communists had just launched the largest offensive of the Korean War. Nearly 350,000 troops, spread out across the Korean Peninsula from the Imjin River to the Sea of Japan, slammed into thinly held U.N. positions. The heaviest blows fell in the west and west-central sectors, manned by the American I and ... more »
Why Russia Is Packing Its Old Typhoon-Class Submarines With Hundreds Of Cruise Missiles
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Will it succeed? *Key Point: *It’s probably sensible to await more concrete evidence the Russian Navy is ready to follow through with the considerable money and effort necessary to revamp its moth-balled mega-subs. On April 20, 2019, Russia’s TASS Agency reported that Vice Admiral Oleg Burtsev announced Russia’s intention to take two of its decommissioned *Typhoon*-class ballistic submarines and pack them full of hundreds of cruise missiles. *“The dimensions of these submarines allow arming each of them with at least 200 cruise missiles [each],” ... more »
The U.S. Economy Has Been Growing for 11 Years. But Is There a Weak Spot?
*James Pethokoukis* *Economics, Americas* [image: Reuters] What about productivity? There’s a lot good to report about the American economy, now well into its record 11th year of expansion. Unemployment is low, and real wages are rising. And as I recently wrote in my The Week column, “Look, if you’re a president who promised to make America great again, and the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since the early 1950s, it arguably looks like you’re making American great again.” Indeed, Goldman Sachs is predicting the unemployment rate to will “fall to levels last seen dur... more »
We Remember…
Seventy-eight years ago today, the course of our Nation’s history was forever altered by the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we solemnly remember the tragic events of that morning and honor … Continue reading →
There’s Good News in the Bible, but also in the economic news
There's a lot of good news out there if only the liberal media would let you in on it. The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report on income and poverty, which came out in October found real median family income up 1.2 percent from 2017 to 2018, real median earnings up 3.4 percent, the number of full-time, year-round workers increased by 2.3 million, and the poverty rate declined from 12.3 percent to 11.8 percent, with 1.4 million people leaving poverty. That's why Democrats want to impeach the President. The poverty and earnings report combined with the November jobs report could just... more »
Michael Bloomberg Makes Radical Anti-gun Push; Blames Trump for Shootings
[image: michael-bloomberg-makes-radical-anti-gun-push-blames-trump-for-shootings] Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has never liked guns, except in his bodyguards’ hands, and now he’s made Second Amendment restrictions his first major policy proposal since launching his 2020 Democrat primary bid last month.
Iran Reported to be Developing Nuclear Capable Missiles in Violation of JCPOA
[image: iran-reported-to-be-developing-nuclear-capable-missiles-in-violation-of-jcpoa] The UK, Germany, and France have sent a letter to the United Nations accusing Iran of testing nuclear-capable weapons systems in violation of the Iran-Nuclear Deal.
Why hemp is gaining a reputation as a plant that can help make a home
Builder Andrias McMahon has been working with natural building techniques for 15 years and is one of an increasing number of people using environmentally friendly 'hempcrete' as a material.
Six bombshell moments from the Lawyer X royal commission
A flurry of death threats, doctored witness statements, sexual flings with police officers and a convicted murderer walking free — the Lawyer X royal commission has turned up no shortage of bombshells. And it's about to get bigger.
'If I could live my life again': This sports betting pioneer's biggest regret
Irishman Stewart Kenny was one of the pioneers of modern sports betting, co-founding Paddy Power, but he has lingering regrets about his three decades in the industry.
Power grab: Authorities look to control household solar systems to stabilise the grid
The body that runs WA's main electricity market wants the ability to remotely dump excess solar power from households — cutting the bill rebates people currently receive — to help avoid rolling power cuts.
How can the United States subpoena Prince Andrew?
Everyone is talking about whether Prince Andrew will be forced to give evidence in the US over allegations surrounding encounters with an underage girl, but what is the process for that to actually happen?
Boris Johnson believes he cannot win Brexit without this 99 per cent white British town
He's white, he's middle-aged, he loves rugby league, and he's voted Labour all his life, but wealthy Oxford-educated Boris Johnson can't win the election without winning over the 'Workington Man'.
My experience travelling to one of the most contested places on earth
Jerusalem is one of the holiest and most contentious places in the world and — among visas, checkpoints and tips from local guides — getting there as an Indonesian Muslim from Australia was no easy feat. This is my story.
This tiny NSW village lost 85 homes in bushfires — rebuilding them is still a long way off
Fire tore through Nymboida a month ago, but the recovery process is still only at the clean-up phase.
In Canada it's genocide, but here it's 'unknown': This is Australia's dark secret
For generations, Indigenous women have been going missing and advocates say it is time to "find the answers".
Mariam is lucky to be alive — but she chooses to surround herself with death
After a horrific car accident 15 years ago left her without a scratch, Mariam realised she wasn't invincible. Now she helps other people during their own death.
I was sentenced to 12 years in prison for trying to kill my wife. I'm glad I pleaded 'not guilty'
Jason was sentenced to 12 years in prison for the attempted murder of his wife. Now he is telling his story because "too many women in this country are dying at the hands of mongrels like me".
I asked my friends who have a second baby how they were going. Their answers had a lot in common
Like Whitney Houston, we believed that children were our future — but going from one to two involved a lot of changes no-one warned us about, writes Andrew P Street.
Can native title remove public access to beaches?
The full High Court begins hearing arguments on whether native title can remove public access to beaches north of Broome in Western Australia.
Dine' Medicine Men's Formal Objection to Desecration of Dook’o’oosliid, San Francsico Peaks
DINE’ MEDICINE MEN ASSOCIATION FORMAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTION December 4, 2019 US Forest Service and Arizona Snowbowl Agassiz Chairlift Replacement and Upgrade Proposal To: Cal Joyner, Regional Forester, 333 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Responsible Officials: Calvin Joyner, Regional Forester Laura Jo West, Forest Supervisor Coconino National Forest Previous Comments: Dine’
What Congress Should Consider in Drafting Articles of Impeachment
The Capitol at Night (Source: Flickr/Victoria Pickering (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)) As the House Judiciary Committee begins to draft proposed articles of impeachment against President Trump, the committee should be mindful of the significance of its work. As prosecutors quickly learn, charging documents serve not only to inform the accused of the charges against him, but also to frame the evidence and persuade the factfinder of the need to hold him accountable. With those goals in mind, here is a prosecutor’s guide to drafting charges against Trump. *What’s the Purpose?* Prosecutors are t... more »
Reddit Bans Accounts, Suspects Possible UK Vote Interference
Social media platform Reddit concluded that people from Russia leaked confidential British government documents on Brexit trade talks just days before the general U.K. vote.
Official: Base Shooter Watched Shooting Videos Before Attack
A US official says the Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a Florida naval base had hosted a dinner party the night before to watch videos of mass shootings.
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