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Florida ABC News Covers Widespread Medical Kidnappings Due to Child Abuse Pediatricians
As year 2020 gets underway, we are seeing more and more mainstream media sources covering medical kidnapping stories, especially when Child Abuse Pediatricians are involved. One of the latest investigative reports comes from the Tampa ABC News I-Team Investigations. Katie LaGrone, reporting with ABC Action News, writes: "A Florida lawmaker believes the state’s medical experts on child abuse need more checks and balances after an I-team investigation revealed several pediatricians have made questionable calls against parents who appeared to have done everything right. 'Any position ... more »
STAND: “You Have Always Been Loyal to This Nation, Now You Finally Have a President Who is Loyal To You”…
When we see that justice is measured, not by due process, but by compulsion; when we see that in order to invoke our right to due process, we need to obtain permission from those who rebuke the constitution; when we … Continue reading →
Heavy snowfall, harsh weather kills, 70 more people in Pakistan, Afghanistan
Authorities struggle to reopen highways. State of emergency declared in affected areas. _________ The disputed** Himalayan region of Kashmir was hit the worst, with 55 deaths in the past 24 hours, said Waseem Uddin, a spokesman for Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority. “Rescuers are facing difficulties in reaching the stricken villages,” said Ahmad Raza Qadri, ... Read more Heavy snowfall, harsh weather kills, 70 more people in Pakistan, Afghanistan The post Heavy snowfall, harsh weather kills, 70 more people in Pakistan, Afghanistan appeared first on Ice Age Now.
A Thought
People can be categorised as those who only see what they believe, those who believe what they see, and those who don’t know either way, The first group form the top-down authoritative social orders, and only recite dogma. The others … Continue reading →
NSA Finds Major Security Flaw in Windows 10, Free Fix Issued
Microsoft said it has not seen any evidence that hackers have used the technique.
Pelosi Sets Wednesday Votes to Send Impeachment to Senate
The action will launch the Senate proceeding, only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history.
Did a Mom Beat Her Son to Death for Refusing to Dress Like a Girl?
The tragic story of a young boy in Mexico was spread with misinformation about his death.
Warren, Sanders Backers Feud After ‘Pocahontas’ Text Message
A text message that referred to Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” which was sent through rival Bernie Sanders’ volunteer messaging system led to social media feuding and confusion among supporters of both candidates.
Herds of Deranged Globalists
Guest Post by Just Beau Photosynthesis enables life on Earth: The Field Museum, situated in Chicago, provides a superb exhibit about the evolution of life on Earth, encompassing the past 4.6 billion years. It includes stunning fossils of long extinct fish and dinosaurs. Plants get fuller billing at a second exhibit, “Plants of the World.” It […]
Some Coalition MPs say arson is mostly to blame for the bushfire crisis. Here are the facts
Certain Government backbenchers have been arguing that "unprecedented" levels of arson are to blame for the recent bushfire crisis, rather than climate change. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
Play at Australian Open qualifying delayed over air quality concerns
Just In - 6 hours ago
Australian Open tennis organisers are "constantly" monitoring air quality at Melbourne Park and will consult with doctors, scientists and the Bureau of Meteorology as smoke from Victoria’s bushfires delays play at the grand slam’s qualifying tournament.
How a Nuclear Accident Destroyed a Soviet Submarine and Damaged the Environment
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Europe* [image: By employed US Navy - http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/1990/Navy/DN-SN-90-03993.JPEG, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4848211] A terrible tale. *Key point: *Many Cold War accidents were kept secret until later declassified. That was the case with Soviet submarine *K-431* and it wasn't revealed until later just how bad the entire incident was. In 1985, a Soviet submarine undergoing a delicate refueling procedure experienced a freak accident that killed ten naval personnel. The fuel involved was not diesel... more »
Showtime: The B-1 Bomber's New Missile Could Sink China Or Russia's Navy
*Zachary Keck* *Security, North America* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/IRAQ-USA-BOMBER-RP3DRIGVSMAA.html] The LRASM keeps improving. *Key Point:* Soon we'll be able to fire these rockets from naval ships as well. America’s future anti-ship missile has completed another successful test. The successful test of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) were announced on May 23 by Lockheed Martin, the missile’s producer. “In the event over the Sea Range at Point Mugu, California,” Lockheed said in a press release, “a U.S. Air Force B-1B from Dyess Air Force Base, Texa... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, “Night Light”
Liquid Mind, “Night Light”
Musical Interlude: James Taylor, "You Can Close Your Eyes"
James Taylor, "You Can Close Your Eyes"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“The small, northern constellation Triangulum harbors this magnificent face-on spiral galaxy, M33. Its popular names include the Pinwheel Galaxy or just the Triangulum Galaxy. M33 is over 50,000 light-years in diameter, third largest in the Local Group of galaxies after the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), and our own Milky Way. *Click image for larger size.* About 3 million light-years from the Milky Way, M33 is itself thought to be a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy and astronomers in these two galaxies would likely have spectacular views of each other's grand spiral star systems. As for ... more »
“So Where Are We?”
*“So Where Are We?”* by Zen Gardner "We’re in the thick of it. My biggest concern? So many have been warned and so few have heeded. You can’t even count how many seriously weird things are going down, practically all of them carefully designed, and an intoxicated world dutifully falls into line robotically. That’s the weirdest thing of all. The engineers we’re up against are in a very powerful position and are not afraid to use it. Besides the other idiocies transpiring in full frontal view, the MSM now joins the asteroid meme saying, “Get canned food, the asteroid is approaching.... more »
"Count YOUR Blessings..."
"Homeless man called a bum, this will change your perspective." - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhsGSYAdUs4 How many of you, of us, are one or two paychecks, if that, away from this? Count YOUR Blessings... ◆ Meanwhile... remember this? Oh, silly me, I forgot, that's "normal"...
Chet Raymo, "Whispers and Rhymes"
*"Whispers and Rhymes"* by Chet Raymo "There was a time in my youth - my 30s - when I aspired to be a poet. I typed out sheaves of poems on my manual Underwood and even sent off one or two that were published. I would be embarrassed to come across them now. It is easier to write bad poetry than bad prose, but harder to write good poetry than good prose. At age 15, Franz Wright sent off a poem to his father, the poet James Wright. The father wrote back: "You're a poet. Welcome to hell." The Wrights are the only father/son poets to have independently won a Pulitzer Prize. I took the ... more »
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Bolton, United Kingdom. Thanks for stopping by!
"Meet Mr. Mumler, the Man Who 'Captured' Lincoln’s Ghost on Camera"
*"Meet Mr. Mumler, * *the Man Who 'Captured' Lincoln’s Ghost on Camera"* By Peter Manseau "Early one morning in October 1860, while the rest of Boston lingered under blankets to delay exposure to early winter temperatures, a respectable middle-aged photographer named James Wallace Black prepared his hot-air balloon to ascend to the heavens. It would be a bright and sunny day, but when Black arrived on Boston Common the grass was still stiff with frost. He carefully rolled out a massive pouch of stitched silk, then connected its open end to a portable hydrogen pump resembling an over... more »
"Where Does One Go..."
"Where does one go from a world of insanity? Somewhere on the other side of despair." - T.S. Eliot
REVISED DRAFT OF THE EBOLA VACCINE FACT CHECK, READ NEW SECTIONS ON THE FUNDAMENTALLY FLAWED EBOLA VACCINE TRIAL DESIGNS, FLAWED WHO PROTOCOLS
*Revised draft with more sections added, final part tomorrow* *Ebola Vaccines Fact Check: Dispelling the myth of safe and effective vaccines* *Overview* *The threat of people being forced to take a risky Ebola vaccine could occur around the world in the near future.* *A license has been given to Merck’s Ebola vaccine in the USA and in Europe under emergency use provision.* *https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/ervebo* *https://investors.merck.com/news/press-release-details/2019/Merck-Announces-FDA-Approval-for-ERVEBO-Ebola-Zaire-Vaccine-Live/default.aspx* *https... more »
Mitch McConnell: USMCA Ratification Vote This Week, Along With Impeachment Houskeeping Measures…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell holds a press availability today and notes the USMCA vote will take place this week. Additionally, if the House sends the impeachment articles to the Senate tomorrow the Senate would take some preliminary steps this … Continue reading →
Nancy Pelosi Announces House Vote to Transmit Articles of Impeachment Tomorrow…
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi told her caucus earlier today she will bring a resolution to the floor tomorrow for a House vote to appoint impeachment managers and submit the two articles of impeachment to the Senate. It appears … Continue reading →
Project Veritas Highlights Violent Wing Inside Bernie Sanders Campaign….
Project Veritas spent some time in Iowa with the revolutionary communists at the heart of Bernie Sanders campaign. In a video expose’ (see here) the Veritas group showcase Bernie Sanders campaign workers who are prominent Antifa activists. The calls to … Continue reading →
OH MY GOSH!! Just look at all the Nazis cheering President Trump and first lady Melania...and Project Veritas strikes again...
*what a lovely sight and sound!* Tonight is a KAG rally in Milwaukee, WI. I'll be *watching.* I've been spending a bit of time studying up on possession. If you believe in Jesus Christ, then you must believe in the devil since Jesus did. Scripture is clear that Jesus was led into the desert and taunted by the devil only to be told to take a hike. There are many other examples of Jesus interacting with the devil. You'd be wrong if you think that the evil one comes to you clothed in horns and slathering fangs. The devil comes wrapped up in many pretty packages and has the abi... more »
Soleimani is irreplaceable
"Soleimani is irreplaceable. You rarely replace a ruthless leader like him with the brains to pull off what he has done, which was to change the world over 20 years. He built the proxy armies, he engineered the takeover of Lebanon, almost the takeover of Iraq and Syria and Yemen. He created the situation that led to Obama-Biden handing over $150 billion to fund his terror network and military buildup. Pretty incredible feat, and not anyone else can do that. He was the true evil genius, with a state and $150 billion US Obama-Biden dollars behind him. A few years ago, John Kerry eve... more »
I’ll never be an organist, but . . .
I'll probably only make it through lesson one of thirty since I'm neither a pianist nor an organist, but it certainly is interesting. AOG Lessons for the New Organist. https://www.agohq.org/lessons-for-the-new-organist/
THE FOG OF WAR – GORILLA RADIO DISCUSSES THE RUSSIAN FOCUS
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Political fog and the fog of war are different. The first is a way of believing first, seeing afterwards. The second is what happens when the weapons of camouflage and deception combine with confusion and fear to make seeing clearly impossible. Follow last week’s events as they happened in Damascus, […]
Sanders Field Organizer: Cities Will Burn If Sanders Loses Nod or Trump Wins. Cops Will Be Attacked. Gulags Coming for MAGA Supporters.
[image: sanders-field-organizer-cities-will-burn-if-sanders-loses-nod-or-trump-wins-cops-will-be-attacked-gulags-coming-for-maga-supporters] In a new Project Veritas undercover video, Bernie Sanders campaign organizer Kyle Jurek vowed violence against cops and burning cities if Sanders loses and Soviet-style gulags if Sanders wins.
Thousands of Gun Rights Activists Turn Up at Virginia Capitol
[image: thousands-of-gun-rights-activists-turn-up-at-virginia-capitol] Virginians continued to take a stand against the Left’s anti-Second Amendment agenda on Monday as the Democratic-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee advanced several anti-gun bills. The Washington* Free Beacon* reports thousands of people descended on the Capitol to express their opposition to the anti-gun legislation.
Christian Symbols Under Attack in Europe
[image: christian-symbols-under-attack-in-europe] Could the anti-Christian violence now rampant in Europe be coming to your neighborhood?
Were Sanders’ Alleged Comments to Warren “Sexism” — or Anti-Americanism?
[image: were-sanders-alleged-comments-to-warren-sexism-or-anti-americanism] Bernie Sanders is now accused of “sexism” for allegedly telling Senator Elizabeth Warren that she couldn’t win the presidency because she’s female. But would such a comment really reflect “sexism” — or something else?
Glitch Reveals Greta’s Facebook Posts Done By Her Father and Another Activist
[image: glitch-reveals-greta-s-facebook-posts-done-by-her-father-and-another-activist] A glitch in Facebook’s software allowed the public to see exactly who posts to teenaged climate activist Greta Thunberg’s page and, perhaps not surprising, it’s not Greta.
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Blames President Trump For Rising Escalations In The Middle East That Led To The Shooting Down Of A Ukrainian Passenger Jet
*Daily Mail*: *'Those Canadians would be with their families now': Justin Trudeau takes extraordinary swipe at Donald Trump as he blames Iran shooting down jet on US raising tensions* * Trudeau blamed US killing of general Qassem Soleimani for raising tensions * He said international community had to 'manage tensions brought about by US' * Iran has admitted its Revolutionary Guards shot down the jet, killing 176 people * Today Tehran said it had made several arrests as Hassan Rouhani vowed justice * Dozens of Iranians were on board the Ukraine International Airlines flight Jus... more »
Rupert Murdoch's son James criticises News Corp and Fox for climate change coverage
Just In - 7 hours ago
The younger son and daughter-in-law of News Corp and Fox Corporation chief Rupert Murdoch take aim at both organisations' coverage of climate change, widely viewed as a contributing factor to the Australian bushfires.
Bombshell: Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron and Margot Robbie star in sex scandal drama
A whisper turns to a roar in this dramatisation of the sexual harassment allegations that swept through Fox News in 2016 and toppled CEO Roger Ailes.
Farmers who rescued tourists after major highway closed call for road upgrades
Tourists stranded on outback tracks after the Eyre Highway was closed for many days recently highlights the need for an urgent upgrade to other roads on the Nullarbor.
'It's like mum's a prisoner': Daughters denied unsupervised visits with dying mother
Two sisters say they've been left traumatised by an aged care provider's decision to limit their access to their dying mother, but the nursing home says it was left with no choice.
'They've been completely gutted': Is the end of political cartoons nigh?
Through satire and irony, political cartoonists wield great power. But facing greater censorship and struggling to make money in an online world, many say the future is looking "absolutely dire".
Australia thrashes India in first ODI as Warner, Finch both hit tons
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Australia thrashes India in the first ODI by ten wickets thanks to twin centuries from David Warner and Aaron Finch, wrapping up victory with 74 balls to spare.
ASX nears 7,000 points; Wall St slips from records ahead of US-China trade deal
The Australian share market hits a new record as Wall Street retreats from record highs on reports the Trump administration will keep China tariffs through 2020 election.
YouTube star Nikkie de Jager blackmailed into revealing she is transgender
Just In - 7 hours ago
After would-be extortionists threatened to reveal her history to the media, Dutch YouTube celebrity Nikkie de Jager, whose make-up advice channel NikkieTutorials has millions of followers around the world, reveals she is transgender.
'Very unusual': Rare deep-sea dolphins wash up on Victorian beach
Experts are trying to figure out why two rarely seen dolphins washed up dead, independently but within weeks of each other, on a Port Fairy beach.
'Our future is at stake': Human Rights Watch launches damning report on China
Beijing's "crushing" oppression at home and its moves to spread its censorship to the rest of the world are threatening decades of progress made on global human rights, according to a new Human Rights Watch report.
Farmers and workers both claim to lose out in casual labour changes
Farmers and some workers say they are losing money because of changes to the award wage for casual horticultural employees.
Victorians urged to plan for 'new reality' of smoke pollution
Just In - 7 hours ago
The air quality in Melbourne suburbs drops to the worst rating, as health authorities voice concern about the smoke's long-term health impact on bushfire-threatened communities.
Each sixpack of beer contributes to climate change. 'Going green' might be the solution
A 400-litre bag of algae installed at a Sydney brewery is producing as much oxygen as a hectare of Australian bush.
Live: NSW Now: Millions in health funding announced as smoke masks called into question
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The Federal Government will spend $5 million on researching the physical and mental impacts of bushfires as pollution experts cast doubt on whether masks and air filtration devices even work.
We know the age we are our most miserable — so how can we beat the odds?
'Life begins at 40' sure is a nice platitude, but embrace it while you can, because (statistically) the worst of your midlife crisis is just around the corner.
Live: Sanders and Warren clash at final Democratic debate before voting begins
A huge year of US politics is beginning with a bang. As Congress prepares to hold a historic impeachment trial, Democrats head to Iowa for the latest presidential primary debate. Follow live.
This woman was prepared to sleep in a tent next to her home, then Australia heard her story
After bushfires damaged her home on New Year's Eve, Aunty Gloria faced living in a tent in order to to stay on her ancestral land — then a team of generous volunteers stepped in.
Who will replace Will Hodgman as Tasmanian premier?
Will Hodgman ruled out endorsing a successor during his resignation speech, but there are three names being thrown around as being in the mix, Alexandra Humphries writes.
'It's absolutely ridiculous': Facebook admits censoring posts supporting slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani
Facebook admits censoring posts about slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani that it says violate US sanction laws, including posts from dozens of Iranian journalists and influencers.
Bushfire destroyed Clifton Creek Primary School, but the local CFA captain doesn't want it rebuilt
When Clifton Creek Primary School in East Gippsland was destroyed by bushfire earlier this month, Daniel Andrews quickly promised to rebuild it, but local CFA captain Ian Brownrigg says he wishes he'd had a chance to speak to the Victorian Premier before that decision was made.
Why much-needed rain could be 'a risk that we need to take very seriously' in Sydney
Fears rain could lead to the contamination of Sydney's main water supply forces officials to install curtains and booms which will trap bushfire silt and ash at Warragamba Dam.
Are you pouring hundreds of dollars a year down the drain?
Five years ago Chris Walsh set out to make his home as stormwater smart as possible by installing a rainwater tank and a special garden. He says he's reduced his water consumption by a third and saves hundreds of dollars a year.
Recycling Climate Trash Papers
There they go again with the ocean heating claims. Media alarms are rampant triggered by a new publication Record-Setting Ocean Warmth Continued in 2019 in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Authors: Lijing Cheng, John Abraham, Jiang Zhu, Kevin E. Trenberth, John Fasullo, Tim Boyer, Ricardo Locarnini, Bin Zhang, Fujiang Yu, Liying Wan, Xingrong Chen, Xiangzhou Song, […]
Israel Declares It 'Had No Role In Soleimani Killing'
*France 24:* *Israeli army ‘had no role in Soleimani killing,’ IDF spokesperson tells FRANCE 24* The Israel Defence Forces played no part in the killing of Iran’s Qassem Soleimani, IDF’s international spokesperson Jonathan Conricus tells FRANCE 24’s Middle East Matters programme, describing the senior commander’s death as an “opportunity” for the region. “The IDF had no role, this was an American-executed operation,” Cornicus told FRANCE 24’s Sanam Shantyaei on Tuesday, denying reports that Israeli intelligence helped locate the target of the US strike on Soleimani. Widely regar... more »
Maine lawmaker calls for cannabis banking, insurance reform
Maine legislator John Andrews plans to introduce a resolution in the state Legislature calling for the U.S. Congress to make banking and insurance services accessible to legalized marijuana businesses. Many licensed cannabis businesses operate on a cash basis and have no insurance because of federal regulations, said Andrews, a Republican. A lack of access to banking […] Maine lawmaker calls for cannabis banking, insurance reform is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Demand fierce for Missouri medical marijuana manufacturing licenses
Missouri regulators are now issuing licenses for medical cannabis manufacturing businesses. The Missouri Department of Health and Seniors Services received 415 manufacturing license applications but granted only 86 permits to manufacturers of infused products such as edibles and vape cartridges, the Springfield News-Leader reported. In December, Missouri regulators announced license winners for medical marijuana cultivation […] Demand fierce for Missouri medical marijuana manufacturing licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for can... more »
Here's What We Can Now Tell You About the USS Halibut: America's Cold War Spy Submarine
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1664856] Are the secrets out? *Key point:* Every major power uses spy subs and the USS *Halibut* was made with a specific purpose in mind. Now, years later, more is known about the mysterious role the submarine played. One of the most unusual submarines of the Cold War was named after one of the most unusual fish in the sea. Halibut are flatfish, bottom-dwelling predators that, unlike conventional fish, lie sideways with two eyes on the same side of the head and ambush passi... more »
Meet the StG-44: The First Assault Rifle Ever (And a Nazi Invention)
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Europe* [image: By Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) - Armémuseum (The Swedish Army Museum) through the Digital Museum (http://www.digitaltmuseum.se)., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17866110] How good was it? *Key Point:* This rifle was so revolutionary that it would impact many designs across the world long after. In fact, the AK-47 and America's M4 would be influenced by the StG-44. During World War II, the beleaguered German Army fielded a revolutionary new infantry weapon designed to make the German soldier the mo... more »
Can Russia's New Aircraft Disable U.S. Satellites?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/TURKEY-RUSSIA-PIPELINE-RC2QBE97WXEU.html] This would be a major escalation. *Key Point:* A disabled satellite system might make a U.S. president make a cataclysmic decision. Russia says it is developing a new aircraft that can disable the electronics on U.S. satellites. Could this new development trigger a nuclear war? The electronic warfare aircraft “will be capable of turning off the electronics installed on military satellites,” according to Russia’s Sputnik News. The conceptual work has been completed... more »
The Trump Administration Wants to Reverse Round-Up Verdict, Protecting Bayer and Monsanto
*Phillip Schneider* - The Trump Administration wants a reversal of a lawsuit against Bayer, alleging Round-Up caused a man's cancer.
Drug War-Addicted Cops Raid Hemp Farm, Bulldoze Struggling Farmer’s Million Dollar Crop
*Matt Agorist* - Because marijuana smells like hemp, the state is still very addicted to eradicating the plant and people who dare grow it.
Cops Acquire ‘Nasal Ranger’ Smell Amplifier to Crack Down on Marijuana Users
*Matt Agorist* - Police are arming themselves with a “smell amplifier” to go after those who’d dare grow or partake in a plant.
US Drone Strike Reportedly Kills 60 Civilians in Afghanistan
*Emma Fiala* - While everyone was fixated on events in Iran, a U.S. drone strike reportedly killed around 60 civilians in Afghanistan.
Boy Scout Organization is a Magnet for Tens of Thousands of Pedophiles, Lawsuit Claims
*Derrick Broze* - A lawsuit was filed on Monday against the Boy Scouts of America seeking compensation for men who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of scoutmasters and leaders.
Fluoride Exposure May Contribute to Degenerative Eye Diseases
*GMI Research Group* - Yet another study adds to the growing body of evidence of fluoride toxicity, shedding light on how it potentially contributes to degenerative eye diseases.
PVA Defends Citizens’ First Amendment Right for Undercover Recording
PVA Defends Citizens’ First Amendment Right for Undercover Recording in 1st Circuit Court of Appeals . . This is something that absolutely needs to go to the Supreme Court for judgement and hopefully every state and court understands where the line should be drawn. The same could be a problem if law enforcement “wires” for criminal purposes. –Uriel–
Former UMass post-doc faked data, says federal watchdog
The U.S. Office of Research Integrity has found a former post-doc at the University of Massachusetts Medical School guilty of misconduct stemming from falsification of data. The finding comes more than two years after a retraction referred to an investigation at U Mass. The ORI said Ozgur Tataroglu, who worked as a neurobiologist at the … Continue reading Former UMass post-doc faked data, says federal watchdog
Going Not So Gently Into That Good Night
Trump had just spent a weekend in complete isolation from the outside world. From 9:30 AM Saturday, a "lid" had been placed on him. Not even a single round of golf was played. He's doing the same thing with our nation. He's dragging our country into this dyfunctional man cave of his. What used to be American exceptionalism and dominance has been replaced by some hollow America First bluster and bravado that is belied at every turn without exception. The jobs aren't there. We're losing them by the tens of thousands because of his idiotic trade wars. The wall hasn't been... more »
Who Still Supports Trump In 2020? What Kind Of People Are These Countrymen Of Ours?
*Me The People by Nancy Ohanian* On Friday, a Fox News poll of Wisconsin registered voters showed that any of the Democratic frontrunners would beat Trump if the election were held today. But on average, Trump still wins around 40% of the state's voters. Who *are* these people? What's *wrong* with them? I generally think of Facebook as a vast cesspool and wasteland-- and then I find, buried in the piles of garbage and foreign propaganda, a gem like this Monday morning piece from Mike Morrell that helps focus on who exactly Trump supporters are. Mike, who lives in Asheville, North ... more »
Planes Drop Thousands Of Kilograms Of Carrots And Potatoes For Starving Animals
Aircraft are being used to drop thousands of kilograms of carrots and sweet potato to hungry wildlife stranded amid the Australian bushfire crisis. The New South Wales government commissioned the service titled ‘Operation Rock Wallaby’ which aims to feed the state’s colonies of brush-tailed rock wallabies and help the state’s population of marsupials survive. A […] The post Planes Drop Thousands Of Kilograms Of Carrots And Potatoes For Starving Animals appeared first on Health Nut News.
Newsweek: Nearly Half of America Will Be Obese in Just 10 Years, Study Warns
A new study suggests that around half the U.S. adult population will be obese by 2030, while one in four will fall into the severely obese category. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine and led by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study noticed that levels of obesity are […] The post Newsweek: Nearly Half of America Will Be Obese in Just 10 Years, Study Warns appeared first on Health Nut News.
Stunning admissions from WHO’s Vaccine Safety Summit – their ‘safety measures’ are full of holes & they know it! (MUST WATCH live footage – Del Bigtree)
Absolutely stunning admissions by WHO professionals. Those folk we’re directed to by the ‘fact checkers’ each time we post some truth on the lack of safety of vaccines, or truth according to the parents of vaccine injured children. Innocents taken down by the slack standards of a crowd who profess to have our best interests … Continue reading Stunning admissions from WHO’s Vaccine Safety Summit – their ‘safety measures’ are full of holes & they know it! (MUST WATCH live footage – Del Bigtree) →
the threat to the freedom to challenge the ‘Climate Change from Unnatural Causes’ brigade
Originally posted on Waikanae Watch: Below is one of the comments by someone named David on a Karl du Fresne blogpost entitled “The year of vicious left-wing puritanism” which surprisingly, given its support of Hard Left dogma, the Dominion Post published on 9 January (perhaps a less doctrinaire relieving editor was in charge). It makes…
Marine Who’s Father Is JAG (Judge Advocate General) Exposes Neurotoxic Vaccine Poisoning Of Military
Originally posted on Truth To Power: Marine who was severely damaged by an adverse reaction to the neurotoxic poisons in vaccines, then refused additional vaccination. Vaccines are no longer necessary for anyone! They were initially introduced because of poor sanitation. Vaccines were manufactured after the diseases they were manufactured for were eradicated, FACT! It has…
Hannity for the Defense
From David Zurawik at THE BALTIMORE SUN: Give Sean Hannity credit: At least, he had James O’Keefe, the ACORN video boy, on his show Monday night. Unlike some other folks at Fox News, he didn’t act like this comic-book crusader was suddenly dead to him after O’Keefe was arrested for entering the office of U.S. […]
Russia the Center of Serious ME diplomacy & Chinese Directed Credit at Home and Abroad
New International Economic Order Russia the Center of Serious ME diplomacy & Chinese Directed Credit at Home and Abroad Video of Russia the Center of Serious ME diplomacy & Chinese Directed Credit at Home and Abroad News on a flurry of diplomatic activities in the Middle East, centered around the shrewd diplomacy and leadership of Russian President Putin, with cooperation from select U.S. and European officials. Diplomacy is possible, but only in the new paradigm. Harley talks Chinese use of directed credit at home and abroad, and it's similarities with the original American Sy... more »
Guardian Confirms British Ambassador Helped Start Protests
Anti-government demonstrations in Iran continued Monday, at least in Tehran, with very little hard fact confirmed about them; photos show crowds in the thousands in Tehran. The city’s police chief says police are under orders for restraint. The Guardian’s Jan. 13 coverage of the protest confirmed the role of its ambassador: Robert Macaire helped “start a vigil, that turned into a demonstration, at which point the ambassador left,” the paper reported, adding that he was arrested after leaving the scene and then released after multiple protest communications from the British embassy... more »
Another Rocket Attack Reported On The Joint Iraq-Coalition Base Camp Taji North Of Baghdad
*The National:* *Several rockets fired at US military base in Iraq* * Tensions have been high in the Middle East after the US killed Qassem Suleimani A rocket attack has been reported on Camp Taji, north of Baghdad, the Iraqi military said on Tuesday. The military didn't specify how many rockets hit the US military base. Police and medical sources told AFP two Iraqi personnel members were wounded in the attack. Sky News reported that a 'missile' landed near the camp's gates on Tuesday evening, wounding a member of the security forces. No group has claimed responsibility for the a... more »
Fraud Chicken
From THE BRAD BLOG: Unreleased raw footage reviewed by AG Jerry Brown’s investigation was obtained from Rightwing activists O’Keefe and Giles in exchange for immunity from prosecution Contradicting MSM coverage, O’Keefe ‘never claimed he was a pimp,’ ‘did not act as a journalist’… Echoing the recent report of the Kings County, NY, District Attorney who […]
When is time up for those who should be doing time?
From THINK magazine: National Public Radio Media Correspondent David Folkenflik raised serious questions about the latest James O’Keefe video tape, which showed an NPR fundraiser insulting conservatives, during a presentation to Stony Brook’s News Literacy Conference. Fundraiser Ron Schiller, as well as CEO Vivian Schiller (no relation), were “ousted from their jobs” as a result, […]
James DildO’Keefe
From Tracy Clark-Flory at Salon: It isn’t entirely clear what James O’Keefe hoped would happen when he invited CNN reporter Abbie Boudreau onto his floating “sex den.” But the conservative prankster, who gained notoriety through his undercover ACORN sting, has certainly provided plenty of laughs this afternoon based on his proposed props for the stunt: […]
Get Outta Here, Boys, Ya Bug Me!
From David Weigel at THE WASHINGTON INDEPENDENT: On Monday morning, Joseph Basel and Robert Flanagan, both age 24, dressed up as telephone company workers and walked into the New Orleans office of Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.). Inside the office, waiting for them, was James O’Keefe, the 25-year-old conservative activist who posed as a pimp in […]
"The great difference between the real statesman and the pretender is, that the one sees into the future, while the other regards only the present" #QotD
*"The great difference between the real statesman and the pretender is, that the one sees into the future, while the other regards only the present; the one lives by the day, and acts on expedience; the other acts on enduring principles and for immortality."* ~ Edmund Burke *"A politician is a man who understands government. A statesman is a politician who's been dead for 15 years."* ~ former U.S. president Harry Truman *'Now I know what a statesman is; he's a dead politician. We need more statesmen."* ~ author Bob Edwards . Content is copyright PC... more »
Deleted Facebook Post About Saudi Terrorists & Saudis on the 45th Floor of Trump World Tower Appears Largely True
According to PolitiFact, Facebook flagged (and apparently deleted) a January 6th 2020 Facebook post which said that “Saudi terrorists has … Continue reading →
"World War III Already Happened, America Is A Simulation"
*"World War III Already Happened, America Is A Simulation"* (Satirically) by CJ Hopkins "So, 2020 is off to an exciting start. It’s barely the middle of January, and we’ve already made it through World War III, which was slightly less apocalyptic than expected. Forensic teams are still sifting through the ashes, but preliminary reports suggest that the global capitalist empire has emerged from the carnage largely intact. It started in the Middle East, of course, when Donald Trump (a “Russian-asset”) ordered the murder of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani outside the Baghdad Airport,... more »
Britain, France And Germany Trigger Iran Nuclear Deal 'Dispute Mechanism' That Will Call For Sanctions
*Daily Mail: **Britain, France and Germany trigger Iran nuclear deal 'dispute mechanism' paving the way for fresh sanctions as Boris Johnson calls for a new 'Trump deal'* * The three European powers of the JCPOA have raised a dispute against Iran * The dispute could go to the UN and all sanctions could be 'snapped back' * But, the signatories, including France, Germany and Britain, have said they will not join the campaign to exert maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for a new 'Trump deal' on the same day European signatories to ... more »
Tasmania Is No Stranger To Devastating Fires–Despite What The Guardian Says
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Following all of the apocalyptic hype about the Australian bushfires, it is worth revisiting this Guardian piece from 2016: ? A global tragedy is unfolding in Tasmania. World heritage forests are burning; 1,000-year-old trees and the hoary peat beneath are…
Recycling Climate Trash Papers
Originally posted on Science Matters: There they go again with the ocean heating claims. Media alarms are rampant triggered by a new publication Record-Setting Ocean Warmth Continued in 2019 in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences Authors: Lijing Cheng, John Abraham, Jiang Zhu, Kevin E. Trenberth, John Fasullo, Tim Boyer, Ricardo Locarnini, Bin Zhang, Fujiang Yu, Liying…
How Layleen Xtravanganza-Polanco’s Case Impacted Organizing For Transgender Prisoners
Centering transgender prisoners can motivate reform within an abolitionist vision. But so-called solidarity has been used to legitimize incarceration, too. The post How Layleen Xtravanganza-Polanco’s Case Impacted Organizing For Transgender Prisoners appeared first on Shadowproof.
Why Are There Seven Days in a Week?
The number seven is not especially well-suited to coincide with the solar year.
Did the FDA Approve a Cocaine Nasal Spray?
The federal regulator did give its approval for a new local anesthetic with the brand name Numbrino in January 2020.
Philippine Volcano Trembles More, Spews Lava Half-Mile High
More than 38,000 people have been evacuated from the region 40 miles south of Manila.
Iran Claims to Have Arrested Several People Involved In The Crash Of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
*Daily Mail:* *Iran arrests several people over missile strike that brought down Ukrainian passenger jet as Hassan Rouhani vows to punish those responsible* * Iranian judiciary spokesman said 'some individuals' were arrested over the crash * President Hassan Rouhani said the shoot-down was an 'unforgivable error' * The regime's initial denials and subsequent admission have sparked protests Iran said today it has arrested several people over the erroneous missile strike which brought down a passenger jet last week. Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said 'some individua... more »
US had legal authority to attack Iranian soil: Esper
The United States has the legal and constitutional authority to continue attacking ‘Iranian proxies’, in Iraq or even on Iran’s home soil, in response to attacks against US troops, Defence Secretary Mark Esper has said. “We hold Iran responsible for its proxies, and we will retain the right to exercise self-defence and take action where […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ansarallah forces shoot down enemy aircraft along Saudi-Yemeni border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – The Ansarallah forces announced on Tuesday that their rocket battalion shot down an enemy aircraft inside southern Saudi Arabia. According to the Ansarallah forces, their troops shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that was flying over their positions in the Jizan region of southern Saudi Arabia. The spy aircraft […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Poor, Beshekeled Canada
*Retired Former Canadian Prime Minister Harper* *has to top up his pension SOME HOW!* Blogger Xymphora, who I have quoted today at right, has a long-held theory that *all* the Western Politicians are on the take from USrael and are being shekeled into doing whatever the borderless little regime tells them to. Greencrow is inclined to believe this theory, especially after the last several days of watching Le Dauphin and other USraeli minions take their un-nuanced paint-by-number approaches to the recent downing of a Ukranian passenger jet in the besieged skies over Tehran last week... more »
Tasmania Is No Stranger To Devastating Fires–Despite What The Guardian Says
By Paul Homewood Following all of the apocalyptic hype about the Australian bushfires, it is worth revisiting this Guardian piece from 2016: A global tragedy is unfolding in Tasmania. World heritage forests are burning; 1,000-year-old trees and the hoary peat beneath are reduced to char. Fires have already taken stands of king […]
Democracy Now! Native Women's Powerful Words on Fire Drill Fridays in DC
Ta'Sina Sapa Win Smith and Tara Houska Eriel Deranger and Tara Houska “Stop the Money Pipeline”: 150 Arrested at Protests Exposing Wall Street’s Link to Climate Crisis DEMOCRACY NOW! January 13, 2020 Watch video Powerful words by Native women about Keystone Pipeline, Standing Rock, climate change and Indigenous rights. Read the transcript below. Nearly 150 people were
U.S. House Will Vote On President Trump's Articles Of Impeachment On Wednesday
*Daily Mail:* *Nancy Pelosi tells Democrats the House will vote on articles of impeachment on Wednesday but she does NOT name the 'managers' who will prosecute Donald Trump in the Senate* * House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Tuesday that the House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to the Senate * She did not name the Democrats who would serve as impeachment managers * Some speculate two of the impeachment managers could be House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff and House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler * Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has still not said if he wil... more »
CFIA announces frozen ground veal recall after a positive E. coli test
A Calgary-based company has recalled Scarpone’s Italian Store brand frozen ground veal. The recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results for suspected E. coli O157:H7 contamination. No illnesses are yet confirmed related to the recalled product. The CFIA is verifying the removal of the recalled veal from the marketplace... Continue Reading
DIY Supercapacitor Using Kitchen Materials
How to DIY a supercapacitor and making them from hemp or "frosting". Continue reading →
Man Asks Judge’s Leave for Sword Battle with Ex-Wife, Lawyer
A Kansas man has asked an Iowa judge to let him engage in a sword fight with his ex-wife and her attorney so that he can “rend their souls” from their bodies.
17 Years After 'Liberation,' Iraq Again Designated US 'Enemy'
After the Iraqi parliament vote to end US troop presence, the US is in no mood to discuss abiding by the wishes of the Iraqi government. When Prime Minister Mahdi called Pompeo to discuss terms for US withdrawal, the Trump Administration threatened to seize billions of Iraqi dollars held in the New York Federal Reserve Bank...and to again put Iraq under sanctions. 17 years of war and we're back to square one. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Kidney stones: a follow-up report
In May last year, I wrote about two over-the-counter, non-prescription "remedies" for kidney stones that I'd been trying out. I reported considerable success with them at the time, and I've continued to use them since then. I've also experimented with different dosages. I'm pleased to report that for the past eight months, I've been kidney-stone-free. That's a *huge* improvement for me compared to earlier, when I was passing a kidney stone every two to three months, and experiencing considerable pain associated with them. In particular, I've narrowed down my dosage to two capsu... more »
Silence loud as Dems ignore chants and protests in Iran that don’t fit their narrative
Plane crash: Iranian protesters call for Supreme Leader to resign January 12, 2020 . . Dems go dead silent on protests after Iranians blame regime, praise Trump BizPak Review Frieda Powers January 13, 2020 Democrats are being called out for their hypocritical silence in the wake of protests in Iran expressing anger at the regime. Democratic presidential candidates and lawmakers who had been openly condemning President Donald Trump’s handling of rising tensions with Iran in the last days suddenly seemed to go into hiding as the Middle East country’s citizens poured out in the streets ... more »
Pulling threads of a web stranger than any fiction novel
The webs one finds in Washington D.C. run deep and tie people across the world together with a long sticky thread. One that any black widow spider might envy. This one resonated and so I pulled the thread — what I found would make a work of fiction out to be dull and boring. –##– Part I – 2005-2017 Why is this a point of interest? 2005 – SkyBridge. SkyBridge a global alternative investments firm (their words not mine). SkyBridge Capital is a global alternative investment firm with $11.8 billion in assets under management or advisement (as of August 31, … Continue reading →
Why the ARMY's M-1a2c Abrams Tank Is a Big Deal
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NATO-RUSSIA--RC1BE25EA630.html] Here's what it can do. *Key point:* The Pentagon's newest tank features a lot of upgrades. In a world of great-power competition, this new tank is an important weapon. The U.S. Army’s newest tank has made its apparent operational debut at a multi-national exercise in Romania. *(This first appeared earlier in June 2019.)* The M-1A2C, previously known at the M-1A2 System Enhancement Package Version 3, *appeared* in imagery that the U.S. Defense Department published to mar... more »
The U.S. Military Is Now Occupying Iraq. Its Time To Leave.
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, * The administration’s current stubborn insistence on keeping American troops in Iraq exhibits several damaging patterns of thought. Remember how the George W. Bush administration sold its offensive war in Iraq, begun seventeen years ago? It wasn’t just about weapons of mass destruction and mythical alliances with terrorist groups. The war was also supposed to bring the blessings of freedom and democracy to the people of Iraq, who would be grateful to the United States for overthrowing their dictator. The war was to be not just a pursuit of American... more »
Sink the Aircraft Carriers: How China Plans To Win A War With America
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-IRAN-TANKER-USA-RC2WED9XX8KA.html] Our Navy ought to be ready. *Key Point:* China realized long ago it'd have to control the seas if it wanted to assert its military power. More than twenty years ago, a military confrontation in East Asia pushed the United States and China uncomfortably close to conflict. Largely unknown in America, the event made a lasting impression on China, especially Chinese military planners. The Third Taiwan Crisis, as historians call it, was China’s introduction to the... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/14/2020
Today's Water Cooler: Buttigier, Booker, Bloomberg, Gabbard, Sanders, Steyer, Warren, impeachment, Grindr, Boeing, winter scenes, banning fossil fuel capex, carbon and tourism, Exxon's Imperial Oil and climate denial, the Mekong, Taiwan and single payer, hospitals, coal train blocked
A Satellite for Eurybates
3548 Eurybates is a Jupiter trojan, one of the family of objects that have moved within the Lagrange points around Jupiter for billions of years (the term is libration, meaning these asteroids actually oscillate around the Lagrange points). Consider them trapped objects, of consequence because they have so much to tell us about the early […]
Daily World News Briefs -- January 14, 2020
*Reuters:* *Europeans trigger dispute mechanism in Iran nuclear deal* PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - France, Britain and Germany formally triggered the dispute mechanism in Iran’s nuclear deal on Tuesday, the strongest step the Europeans have taken so far to enforce an agreement that requires Iran to curb its nuclear programme. The European powers said they were acting to avoid a crisis over nuclear proliferation adding to an escalating confrontation in the Middle East. Russia, another signatory to the pact, said it saw no grounds to trigger the mechanism. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE E... more »
The rain in Australia has always been erratic, no CO2 trend
"Obscene" megatons of CO2 from China has no detectable effect on Australia's long term rainfall. The post The rain in Australia has always been erratic, no CO2 trend appeared first on CFACT.
"Polar Shift – The Undefinable Risk?"
*"Polar Shift – The Undefinable Risk?"* by Martin Armstrong "It has been in Europe which seems destined to collapse because of all the climate change regulations. It is a general consensus now among people I speak to in the German auto industry that they will be driven into bankruptcy before there is any recognition that this is all nonsense. The North Pole is moving very rapidly toward Siberia. The North Pole has always moved, but never at such a rapid pace in modern history. We have historical data from old ships’ logs covering the past 400 years. We know that the north magnetic ... more »
"Under Democracy..."
“Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right.” - H.L. Mencken "The only difference between the Republican and Democratic parties is the velocities with which their knees hit the floor when corporations knock on their door. That's the only difference." - Ralph Nader
What Would WWIII Do To America? | Behind the Deep State
[image: alex-newman-what-wouldwwiii-do-to-america-behind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind The Deep State, host Alex Newman exposes one of the Deep State's most important tactics--war and the threat of war. In fact, Alex points out that the globalists themselves have spoken and written openly about how wars help to advance globalism, regional government, and the "New World Order" agenda. With all this current war-mongering surrounding Iran being discussed in the context of World War III, Alex closes by quoting the Founding Fathers on these important issues.
Trump Rallies Consistently Draw Large Numbers of Democrats and Independents
[image: trump-rallies-consistently-draw-large-numbers-of-democrats-and-independents] At a Trump campaign rally held in Toledo, Ohio, on January 9, 42.8 percent of the 22,927 people attending the event were either a Democrat or an independent.
Ten Republican Senators May Vote for Resolution Ordering End to Conflict With Iran
[image: ten-republican-senators-may-vote-for-resolution-ordering-end-to-conflict-with-iran] Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) says 10 Republican senators are considering voting for a resolution he is sponsoring to force the United States to stand down from any confrontation with Iran unless Congress specifically authorizes such engagement.
Glitch Reveals Greta’s Facebook Posts Are Made by Her Father and Another Activist
[image: glitch-reveals-greta-s-facebook-posts-are-made-by-her-father-and-another-activist] A glitch in Facebook’s software allowed the public to see exactly who posts to teen climate activist Greta Thunberg’s page and, perhaps not surprising, it’s not Greta.
To Get Trade Deal Signed, U.S. Says China No Longer “Currency Manipulator”
[image: to-get-trade-deal-signed-u-s-says-china-no-longer-currency-manipulator] Two days before “Phase One” of a U.S.-China trade deal is to be signed, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that his department was removing China from its list of “currency manipulators.”
In this bushfire crisis, Canberra could learn from Victoria's response
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been calm and competent during the state's bushfire emergency, prompting praise that's in stark contrast to the anger directed at the Prime Minister. But what comes next for the state — taking real action on climate change — won't deliver such straightforward political wins, writes Richard Willingham.
With 'Megxit', we've fallen into a lazy, unfair and age-old misogynist trap
'Megxit' was a pun waiting to be written by the British tabloid press. But this portmanteau is a bit of a trap — in fact, it's more of a portman-don't, writes Gary Nunn.
Winter avalanches claim at least 69 lives across Kashmir in Pakistan and India
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At least 69 people are dead and many more are missing after avalanches in both Pakistan and India-controlled Kashmir during the past 24 hours.
WHO warns mysterious China coronavirus linked to SARS could spread as new case detected
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A Chinese woman is quarantined in Thailand with a mystery strain of coronavirus, the first time the virus has been detected outside China.
Further delays in extradition of accused child abuser Malka Leifer
The alleged victims of an Israeli teacher accused of sexually abusing girls at a Melbourne school say they are distressed and angry about further delays to her extradition case.
Grindr, MyDays, Tinder, Other Apps Leak Personal Data To Advertisers
A Norwegian consumer group says that dating apps, period trackers, and more could be in violation of data privacy laws.
‘Jeopardy!’ Producers Say Controversial Question Was Mistake
Producers of the game show “Jeopardy!” have apologized for a clue that waded into political hot water involving Israeli control of the West Bank.
Wisconsin Appeals Court Puts Voter Rolls Purge on Hold
A Wisconsin appeals court put on hold an order to immediately remove up to 209,000 names from the state's voter registration rolls.
The North Korean Army's 105th Armored Division: Kim's Secret Weapon?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Kim has more dangerous tools than nukes at his disposal. *Key Point: *The brigade was envisioned from the outset as the spearhead of a KPA drive to reunify the peninsula by force and was equipped with the T-34/85 tank. In any future war on the Korean Peninsula, U.S. and South Korean forces would encounter a familiar foe: the Korean People’s Army (KPA) 105th Armored Division. Equipped with North Korea’s most modern tanks and armored vehicles, the 105th Division’s mission is to rapidly exploit any breakthrough in the lines and drive deep into the ... more »
Watch This: The F-35 Taking On Multiple Targets Is Like Nothing You've Ever Seen
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * America's fifth-generation stealth fighter has multiple weapons configurations. *Key point:* Following a year of technical challenges and difficult cost-benefit questions, the F-35 seems to be starting 2019 in a decidedly more positive key. Recently leaked video sheds light on one of the F-35’s possible weapons configurations, previously dubbed as “beast mode” in a Lockheed Martin infographic. The video, dating back to November of 2018, depicts an F-35 simultaneously firing five air-to-surface missiles against five test targets. At least one of th... more »
Make Data Safe Again: How to Tackle Dangerous Hackers
*Caspian Tavallali* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Porous firewalls and after-the-fact hack-notifying dashboards have failed time and time again. With or without federal support, companies need to pursue alternative manners to protect and track their data. What is the greatest cyber threat that the United States is facing today? Most headlines today are focused on nation-state hackers with a political agenda. Russia, for example, has been implicated in penetrating the servers of the Democratic and Republican National Committees, along with social media influence campaigns... more »
Unrealized Repercussions: America's Drone Strike Assassination Could Damage Iraq
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Iraq is the centerpiece of the regional order that was created at the end of World War I. Its unraveling will be bound to affect Syria and Lebanon and could lead to an unstoppable domino effect that would change the map of the Middle East. In all the din, first about an impending war between the United States and Iran and then over the relief that a direct conflict has been avoided. It seems most analysts have lost sight of the impact of the latest crisis on weak and unstable regional states caught in the crossfire between... more »
Counterfactual Time: What If There Were No B-52 Bomber?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NATO-RUSSIA--RC16F7B994C0.html] The Cold War would have been very different. *The Point:* From conventional warfare to nuclear strategy, the B-52 was the basis for much of U.S. military capability after World War II. Since 1955, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has flown at the front lines of America’s national defense. Initially intended to deliver strategic nuclear weapons against the Soviet Union, the B-52 has kept that mission long after the USSR itself ceased to exist. Over the years, it has be... more »
An F-22 Raptor Would Dominate A Dogfight With An F-35
*TNI Staff* *Security, North America* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/GLOBAL-HIGHLIGHTS-PICTURES-RC11AF3C51C0.html] Let us walk you through it. *Key Point:* The F-22 was designed for air superiority, while the F-35 was designed for ground support. Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter—which is built in three versions—recently completed its developmental test phase and is operational with the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy will soon join the ranks of JSF operators with the F-35C carrier variant, which is scheduled to become operation... more »
Trump Could Start World War III By Killing North Korea's Kim Jong-un
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* What worked in Iran or not, would be a trainwreck if applied to North Korea. *Main Point:* This would be a hit that could cause millions to die. There was a time when assassinating a foreign leader was an integral component of America’s national-security toolkit. During the Cold War, leaders who were either insufficiently supportive of U.S. policy goals or in bed with the Soviets were targets for removal. Cuba’s Fidel Castro, Congo’s Patrice Lumumba the Dominican Republic's Rafael Trujillo and Guatemala's Jacobo Árbenz were all on the CIA’... more »
Russia's Su-57 Is a Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter, but How Good Is It Really?
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* [image: Reuters] How does it compare to the F-35? *Key point:* Moscow's Su-57 is impressive, but it is also very expensive. Without more money in Russia's coffers, or more foreign customers, Moscow will have a hard time producing the Su-57 in bulk. Is Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter on the verge of deployment readiness? The manufacturer seems to think so. In a recent interview with one of Russia’s leading state news agencies, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) President Yuri Slyusar announced that the first, serially produced Su-57 ... more »
Why Japan's F-15 Could Still Barely Defeat China's J-20 Fighter (For Now)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] How long will this last? *Key point:* Tokyo's planes might still be better, but that technological edge won't last forever. The F-15 needs to be replaced and Japan will need to field many F-35s. As tensions between China and Japan have increased, there have been more encounters between Chinese and Japanese military aircraft. People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Su-27s have been spotted near Japanese aircraft in the East China Sea, prompting Japanese F-15s based in Okinawa to scramble. These encounters appear to be the new ... more »
Why Aren't America's Navy's F/A-18 Fighter Pilots Ready for the Next Big Conflict?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-CRISIS-SYRIA-WARPLANE-RC1751E3D1D0.html] Not enough training. *Key point:* Washington should have pilots exercise more often and with live ammunition. The more realistic the training conditions, the better pilots will perform during a real war. The U.S. Navy’s fighter pilots lack the skills to defeat Chinese and Russian pilots in combat, one officer warned. To better prepare for high-tech combat, the sailing branch’s F/A-18 crews should fire more live missiles in exercises and better focus the... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 14, 2020
*Military.com/Canadian Press:* *US Warns Vessels Transiting Gulf amid Tensions with Iran* DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United States on Tuesday warned of threats to commercial vessels in and around the Persian Gulf in the wake of its confrontation with Iran. Tensions have soared since the U.S. airstrike earlier this month that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, Iran's top general and the architect of its regional military activities. Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles at U.S. troops in Iraq, without wounding anyone, and accidentally shot down a Ukrainian jetliner near Te... more »
Stop Buying Iranian Oil or Face Sanctions | Trump told China
In more than one occasions, the US President Donald Trump has tweeted about how much he loves the Iranian people, and even prodded Iran government to not kill them while doing the protests against everything bad about the country. Covertly, he also pressured China not to buy oil from Iran, as part of the US-China … Continue reading Stop Buying Iranian Oil or Face Sanctions | Trump told China →
PFOA/PFOS emerges as an election issue
In an election year political statements raising ‘hot button’ environmental issues like PFOA and PFOS are to be expected (e.g. click here). Ms. Dingell’s characterization of PFOA and PFOS are not based on science or even a proper understanding of … Continue reading →
Pensacola Attack By Saudi Royal Air Force Officer Ruled Islamist Terrorism; 21 Saudis Sent Home Over Pro-Jihadist/Anti-American Sentiments &/Or Child Porn
The Trump Administration just allowed a whole bunch of Saudi military who expressed Anti-American and/or Pro-Jihadist sympathies, and/or were involved … Continue reading →
San Diego restricts billboard cannabis advertising
The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a ban on marijuana billboard ads within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds, day care centers, youth centers and parks with playgrounds, a move supported by local marijuana businesses. Despite the law, initially proposed in October, 54% (352 of 644) of the city’s existing billboard sites will be available to […] San Diego restricts billboard cannabis advertising is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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