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Another Trump Crony Is Headed To Prison-- This One For Sex With Underage Boys
*George Nader and friend* Caught like a dog, George Nader to having had sex with a child." He's headed for an unpleasant rest-of-his-life. Rachel Weiner reported for the *Washington Post* that Nader, who testified in Mueller's probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, "admitted Monday to bringing a 14-year-old boy to the United States for sex and to possessing child pornography. A wealthy Lebanese American businessman with long-standing political influence in Washington and the Middle East, Nader faces at least a decade in federal prison after his guilty plea in federal co... more »
The Poet: Neil Gaiman, "What You Need To Be Warm"
*"What You Need To Be Warm"* by Neil Gaiman "A baked potato of a winter’s night to wrap your hands around or burn your mouth. A blanket knitted by your mother’s cunning fingers. Or your grandmother’s. A smile, a touch, trust, as you walk in from the snow or return to it, the tips of your ears pricked pink and frozen. The *tink tink tink* of iron radiators waking in an old house. To surface from dreams in a bed, burrowed beneath blankets and comforters, the change of state from cold to warm is all that matters, and you think just one more minute snuggled here before you face the ch... more »
"Is Climate Change Dispute the Same As the Fall of Rome?"
*"Is Climate Change Dispute the Same As the Fall of Rome?"* by Martin Armstrong "The volcanic activity is increasing thanks to Solar Minimum. We now have another eruption going on in Mexico the residents call “El Popo.” This is the most active volcano in Mexico. It is not expected to be extremely dangerous. The real issue is the threat of a VEI 6-7 which could seriously alter the climate for a year or two resulting in a Volcanic Winter. The other risk is 5 to 6 small eruptions under VEI 6 but are VEI3 or greater. The accumulative impact could be similar insofar it causes crop failu... more »
What’s Next For the Modern Language Association?
The Modern Language Association (MLA), founded in 1883, hosts one of the preeminent conferences for scholars of language and literature. Long known for its rigorous scholarship, overwhelming number of sessions and aura of anxiety from harried graduate students rushing to and from job interviews, the convention has undergone changes in recent years to be less stressful, more professional development-oriented and more inclusive.
CNN, Clinton Democrats Sow Discord In Democratic Presidential Race
Before, during, and after the last presidential debate before the Iowa Caucuses, CNN and Clinton Democrats sowed discord among Democratic voters by promoting a spurious story against Sanders—that he told Warren a woman could not win the election during a private meeting in December 2018. The post CNN, Clinton Democrats Sow Discord In Democratic Presidential Race appeared first on Shadowproof.
Historians Can't Decide On World War II's Best Tank—But We Can
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Can you guess? *Key Point:* The post-1945 U.S. military has been fond of cutting-edge weapons; if you could transport today's Pentagon back to 1943, it would doubtless choose to build Tigers instead of Shermans or T-34s. It can be argued that the best tank is the one that destroys the enemy. Or, depending on your point of view, it's the one that isn't shooting at you. But otherwise, choosing the top tank is always a nightmare of technical and historical analysis. There are so many variables, and so many experts and history buffs that will argue those ... more »
These Guns Will Help You Protect Your Family and Home Like No Other
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, * Which is right for you? *Key Point: *Different guns for different needs. You want to protect your home and be able to defend you and your’s, but you don’t have much experience with firearms? Maybe you don’t know where to start when buying your first gun? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. As a (decently) skilled marksman and lifelong gun aficionado, I can readily recall how vulnerable I felt when I was getting my first gun and learning how to shoot. Here I’ll cover the *important factors* that should be considered before deciding on a handgun or ... more »
Anderson Cooper Hammers CNN Guest over Warren-Sanders Split
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: CNN's Anderson Cooper moderates a televised townhall with Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake] It's caused quite a stir... CNN anchor Anderson Cooper corrected a political commentator on air Tuesday over a dispute between 2020 presidential candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. Political commentator Jess McIntosh discussed the debate on CNN with Cooper and other commentators after the close of a Democratic... more »
Secretary Steven Mnuchin Discusses U.S-China Trade, Enforcement Mechanisms and Iran Sanctions…
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin appeared on Fox News with Brett Baier for a more detailed discussion of the U.S-China ‘phase-one’ trade agreement. Additionally, Secretary Mnuchin discussed the status of sanctions with Iran and his view on impeachment. . …and Brett … Continue reading →
Supermarkets to be ‘checkout free’ by 2030
Australian supermarkets will become 'checkout free' within 10 years, according to a Coles executive. New technologies, driven by automation and artificial intelligence, are beginning to transform the Australian shopping landscape and this shift is only predicted to increase by 2030.
Ultra-mobile, 'stealth van' or luxury five-wheeler: Which tiny house is right for you?
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Tiny houses are just that: tiny. Space is at a premium and some serious lifestyle adjustments may be required. So how do you know what type of tiny house is for you? Heather Shearer and Samuel Alexander explain.
Village 'abandoned' by RFS in its hour of need, local fire chief says
The Rural Fire Service withdrew vital firefighting equipment from a small NSW community on a day it came under intense bushfire attack, an RFS captain says.
'People know what happened to her': Police plea after 39yo woman found dead in tiny town
The body of 39-year-old Christine Neilan was found in bushland late last Thursday, and a taskforce has been established to determine the circumstances of her death.
The clock is ticking for Putin — but he has a surprise plan to hold on to power
In Russia, the rules are the rules — sort of. With the clock ticking, Vladimir Putin has found a surprise way to hold on to power again, writes Matt Bevan.
Tennis players livid after 'slap in the face' email from Australian Open officials
British tennis player Liam Broady hits out at officials over an email he described as a "slap in the face" from officials after playing in smoky conditions in Australian Open qualifying.
Outback kids hit the mud as severe storms forecast for much of Queensland
Kids playing in the rain shouldn't be noteworthy, but for locals in tinder-dry western Queensland, downpours have turned the red earth into mud pits ripe for fun.
Eight big hurdles Will Hodgman's replacement is facing
Whoever gets the gig as Tasmania's next premier better gear up for some challenges, all with the potential to bring the Liberals undone with an election not far away — state political reporter Emily Baker looks at eight of the biggest hurdles the next leader faces.
Australia at the forefront of new technology that will help protect your next glass of wine
Winemakers across Australia are in for a nervous wait to determine the damage caused to their grapes from heavy bushfire smoke, but new technology could help ease their anxiety and their businesses.
Bad Boys detectives Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return older and more wise-cracking
The third instalment of this buddy-cop franchise tempers the unhinged action-comedy of the original with middle-aged introspection *—* with mostly satisfying results.
Epstein kept database to track girls sent to his private island, lawsuit claims
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US Virgin Islands sues Jeffrey Epstein's estate claiming the late accused sex offender raped and trafficked in dozens of young women and girls on a private Caribbean island he owned.
Looking for love? It's a close shave on what is more attractive to women
If you're a bearded man looking for love new research suggests you might need to shave off the face fuzz.
Flying metal from Spanish factory explosion killed man kilometres away from blast
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Debris from a chemical plant exploding in Spain may have killed a man kilometres away, after crashing through his apartment building.
James Bond producers say famous spy character will never be a woman
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Questions were asked about whether the franchise would seek to counteract accusations of sexism by casting a woman in the lead role. But the saga's producers say that won't be happening.
Just one squad surprise as dominant Aussies plot T20 World Cup glory
Australia names a settled squad as it prepares to defend its women's T20 World Cup title on home soil next month, with 18-year-old all-rounder Annabel Sutherland the only shock call-up to the team.
Jeffrey Epstein Estate Sued by US Virgin Islands Over Sex Abuse of Young Girls on Island Hideaway up Until 2018
A new lawsuit filed Wednesday by the attorney general of the Virgin Islands claims that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked girls to his estate on his private island as recently as 2018. The lawsuit against the wealthy investor’s estate accuses him of sexually abusing young women and girls in the Caribbean, including some as young as 12 […] The post Jeffrey Epstein Estate Sued by US Virgin Islands Over Sex Abuse of Young Girls on Island Hideaway up Until 2018 appeared first on Health Nut News.
Leftists love children killing babies
In Florida it's not legal for a child to get a tattoo without their parents permission but they can have an abortion. Now that's how insanely pro-abortion the left is in America today.
Romaine outbreaks are over (again)
Another round of romaine-connected E. coli outbreaks is over, according to the Food and Drug Administration and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before the end came, infections of E. coli O157: H7 in 227 people saw every other person admitted to the hospital. Unlike other romaine-linked E. coli outbreaks since late 2017,... Continue Reading
"2020 - Year Of Living Dangerously" (Part 2)
*"2020 - Year Of Living Dangerously" (Part 2)* by Jim Quinn "In Part One of this article I detailed my inability to predict the timing of events during this Fourth Turning, while maintaining the catalysts of debt, civic decay, and global disorder continue to drive the world towards a cliff. “Every schoolchild will know what happened next, from the Oh-Ohs to the 2020s, as the Fourth Turning unfolded - but academics will surely debate how and why it came to pass. In his history, this great-great-grandson of today’s baby girl will reflect on what the Fourth Turning came to mean for h... more »
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “Candlelight Dreams”
Neil H, “Candlelight Dreams”
'I Tried My Best..."
"We are one knot in a great web of being, building out of the vast past and (with luck) continuing billions of years into the future, until the sun dies, the last of its energy reaches Earth, and our local light goes out. The most appropriate response to the world is to realize, with awe, the ferocious mystery of being alive in it. And act accordingly. The worst thing anyone should be able to say about their life is also the greatest thing anyone can say: 'I tried my best." - Carl Safina "If I try my best and fail, well, I've tried my best." - Steve Jobs
"Now What? What The Trade Deal Really Means"
*"Now What? What The Trade Deal Really Means"* by Brian Maher "Stocks were up and away this morning, aloft on happy wings. And as stocks went up... records came down. Both the Dow Jones and S&P established fresh highs today. Today is - after all - when the United States and China stowed their differences… and came formally to terms. President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed their names to a “phase one” trade accord late this morning. What precisely did they pledge? AP draws the overall sketch: "Under the Phase 1 agreement, which the two sides reached in mid-December, t... more »
Jordan’s King Warns of Israeli Annexation, ‘Untold Chaos’ of Possible US-Iran War
Jordan’s King Warns of Israeli Annexation, ‘Untold Chaos’ of Possible US-Iran War by i24NEWS – AFP, https://www.i24news.tv/en Abdullah made the remarks to European lawmakers on the tensions boiling across the Middle East. Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned Wednesday that if Israel succeeds in imposing “an unthinkable solution” by annexing parts of the West Bank, hopes …
Israel Destroys Half-a-Million Dollars Worth of Gaza Crops
Israel Destroys Half-a-Million Dollars Worth of Gaza Crops by https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english Israel’s recent destruction of crops in food-strapped Gaza has resulted in around half-a-million dollars of damage, Palestine has said. Over the weekend, Israeli forces poisoned crops in the besieged Gaza Strip by pumping large amounts of rainwater into its farm land. – They turned on the rainwater …
86% Of All Repatriates To Israel Since 2012 Are Not Jewish
Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. It is a Satanic counterfeit, LIE, HERESY! The Bible states very clearly that modern Ashkenazi Khazar Jews (90+%) of modern Jewry are NOT semitic people ie. NOT Jews. All semitic people including Jews come from the line of Shem. Ashkenaz is from the line of …
How Secret Saudi Deal w/ Iran Got Soleimani Killed (Full Show)
RT America Independent journalist and “In the Now” host Rania Khalek joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the real reasons the US killed Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani. (5:16) “Boom Bust” host Christy Ai discusses the US dollar and its exclusive relationship with oil and how it is traded. (9:23) RT America’s Michele Greenstein explains how …
Navy: Releasing UFO Files Would Cause ‘Exceptionally Grave Damage To US National Security’
Illluminist social engineers are pushing the “UFO-Aliens” psyop against the sheeple. It is to prepare them for the coming “Alien Invasion” Satanic HOAX! The coming of the fallen angels (Revelation 12). – Navy: Releasing UFO Files Would Cause ‘Exceptionally Grave Damage To US National Security’ by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A trove of classified materials associated …
UK, France And Germany to Trigger Dispute Mechanism in Iran Nuclear Deal
Iran is under NO legal obligation to abide by the JCPOA once USA decides to violate it by withdrawing from it unilaterally and institute sanctions against Iran. – Al Jazeera English The United Kingdom, France and Germany will trigger the dispute resolution mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, two European diplomats said on …
Is NATO About to Become ‘More Involved’ in the Middle East?
Is NATO About to Become ‘More Involved’ in the Middle East? by Samuel Stolton, https://www.aljazeera.com/ As tensions with Iran soar, Trump calls on NATO to deploy troops and take on a greater role in the Middle East. – Brussels, Belgium – Five days after the United States assassinated a top Iranian military commander – a move that …
France’s Macron: If Trump Pulls US Military Out of Africa, It Would be ‘Bad News’
France’s Macron: If Trump Pulls US Military Out of Africa, It Would be ‘Bad News’ by Morgan Phillips | Fox News French President Emmanuel Macron urged the Trump administration not to withdraw troops from Africa after U.S. military officials announced they were contemplating a shift in focus to threats from Russia and China. – “If the U.S. decided to …
Louis Cammarosano: Federal Reserve Promises To Buy Everything
SilverDoctors Thanks for watching this Silver Doctors Interview. Share your thoughts below and make sure to click the subscribe button to join the Silver Doctors Community. Today’s guest, Louis Cammarosano, shares his thoughts on the economy and why the Federal Reserve is committed to saving us from the next recession. During our discussion Louis shares …
Trump Threatens to Loot Iraqi Bank Account
RT America The Trump administration is threatening Iraq with economic ruin if US forces are kicked out of the country. RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez with the details. end
United Methodist Church Fracturing Over LGBTQ Acceptance
RT America The United Methodist Church is mulling a split over proposed reforms to its “Book of Discipline,” which says “homosexuality is not compatible with Christianity.” RT America’s Natasha Sweatte examines the controversy and talks to Church leaders on either side of the issue. end
Bi-Metal Standard, National Debt Payoff Q&A… with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM TRADING, INC. Slides and Links: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/bi-me… IMF video we spoke of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34kyg… Question 1. Daniel C: Do You believe a return to sound money will be a Bi-Metal monetary system? Question 2. Art S: We know that the national debt being paid off is a mathematical impossibility. In your opinion is there a debt …
Alex Newman: The Deep State’s “Man Made” Climate Change
Operation Freedom Programming Note: This segment originally aired on the Operation Freedom Radio Show: January 12 2020 In this segment, Dr. Dave chats with investigative journalist Alex Newman about the Deep State’s “”man made” climate change narrative and how it advances their agenda. For more great content and to join our freedom fighter family, please …
World Pulling Back from Petrodollar: Russia, China — Saudis Next?
RT America “Boom Bust” host Christy Ai joins Rick Sanchez to discuss the US dollar and its exclusive relationship with oil and how it is traded. end
It Begins – Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Receives Articles of Impeachment and Structures Schedule…
Sickening. Earlier today Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a media event signing ceremony complete with commemorative pens for dozens of her Democrat colleagues, and initiated the parade ceremony for the march across the Capitol with the articles. Upon arrival at the … Continue reading →
Syrian Army scores first advance of the year in northwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a new attack in northwestern Syria on Wednesday night, as their forces stormed a number of sites in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Arab Army began tonight’s assault by storming […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-01-14
This is a summary of 22 AMN articles on the following subjects: Homs, Israel, Syria, Iraq, Taiji, Iran, Ansarallah, Yemen, Soleimani, Libya, Turkey, Pompeo, US, Euphrates, Russia, Tripoli, Erdogan, Assad, Hasakah, Norway. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Iraq, Iran, Yemen, North-Africa, Turkey, Middleeast, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Fierce clashes breakout in northern Daraa as unknown gunmen attack Syrian military
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – A group of gunmen attacked the Syrian military and security forces inside a town in the northern countryside of Daraa this evening. According to the reports, the gunmen attacked the Syrian security forces inside the town of Al-Sinamayn; this resulted in a heavy exchange of gunfire between the two parties. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran warns US and EU forces ‘might be’ in danger in the Middle East
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani warned that US troops were ‘in danger’ in the in Middle East and that EU troops ‘might be in danger tomorrow.’ Rouhani was speaking at a cabinet meeting in Tehran on Wednesday. “We do not want insecurity in the world. We want you to leave but not with war. We want […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
At least 2,000 Syrian militants have deployed to Libya: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 P.M.) – As many as 2,000 Syrian militants from various factions in the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army have traveled to Libya to assist the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord, Bethan McKernan of The Guardian reported on Wednesday. Citing sources in Syria, Turkey, and Libya, the report says many of these fighters have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes over northern Gaza
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:05 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force launched a number of airstrikes over the Gaza Strip this evening, targeting the northern part of this Palestinian region. “This evening, in response to the firing of rocket-propelled grenades from inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army attacked bases belonging to Hamas in the northern Gaza […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China's New Missile Submarines Could Nuke America (Or Not)
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* China has speeded up the development of a new, longer-range submarine-launched ballistic missile that in theory could deliver a nuclear payload to the mainland United States. But experts caution against believing some of the loftier claims regarding the new SLBM’s capabilities. China has speeded up the development of a new, longer-range submarine-launched ballistic missile that in theory could deliver a nuclear payload to the mainland United States. But experts caution against believing some of the loftier claims regarding the new SLBM’s capabilities... more »
'OK, Boomer': Supreme Court Hears Internet Meme Case
*Kevin Daley* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: The exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., as seen on September 16, 2019. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo] “Look at history. It was the federal government, and they should be holier than, OK?” one justice said. Though few institutions in public life are as removed from internet meme culture as the U.S. Supreme Court, a cutting rejoinder popular in social media made an appearance during a Wednesday case about an age discrimination statute. Chief Justice John Roberts wondered if the phrase “OK, boomer,” popu... more »
What If All Future American Warships Looked Like the Stealthy Zumwalt?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA--GF2E9BL1LL401.html] Ghost fleet? *Key point:* The Navy is thinking about what it needs for the next big war. Among the technologies being considered are making more of its ships stealthy. The U.S. Navy’s next big warship could look a lot like its current DDG-1000 *Zumwalt* class of stealthy destroyers, Rear Adm. William Galinis, the Navy’s program executive officer for ships, said at a June 19, 2019 symposium. By contrast, the new ship probably won’t look like the DDG-51 *Arleigh Burke* class, c... more »
AOC-Linked Dark Money Goes After Biden and Buttigieg
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacts after voting on two articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] Wait, isn't she against that... A dark money group with ties to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced Tuesday it will spend over $500,000 on digital ads attacking former Vice President Joe Biden and former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Ocasio-Cortez has in the past called dark money the “enemy to democracy,” saying groups th... more »
Another Senate Trial Question
Is whether David Super is right that any proposal by Majority Leader McConnell to establish trial rules different from the Senate's permanent impeachment trial rules (last changed in 1986) can and will be filibustered by Democrats. Super thinks the default rules work to the Democrats advantage by giving the Chief Justice more leeway to preside. I've seen no discussion of this possibility in the press. I think filibustering McConnell's rules might be difficult for the Democrats to explain unless they did a lot of work, but I'm not sure. I'm more sure that Super is not remembering... more »
Assyrians in Iraq Welcome 2020 With Confidence and Desire for Change
Assyrian International News Agency - 3 hours ago
BAGHDAD -- In 2021, Iraqis will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Iraq. In light of the current major changes in Iraq, Iraqi Christians feel 2020 will be different.
Italian Archaeologists Make 'extraordinary Discovery' At Assyrian Site in Iraq
Assyrian International News Agency - 3 hours ago
A group of Italian archaeologists from the University of Udine in Italy has made significant progress at an ancient site in the Kurdistan Region's Duhok province.
Assyrian Couple Abducted in Southeast Turkey
Assyrian International News Agency - 3 hours ago
Houmouz Diril and his wife Şimoni.Istanbul -- Turkish authorities yesterday released the monk Sefer (Aho) Bileçen, from the church of Mor Yakup in the province of Mardin, detained for a few days on the charge - never officially formalized by the prosecutor's office - of "terrorism".
How Science Lost Its Mind
Before Darwin, nearly everyone, in every corner of the world, believed in some type of ‘‘intelligent design,” and the majority still do. That is for good reasons. Since the publication of Origin of Species, science has discovered that living things are far more complex and clever than Darwin ever could have imagined. So how did it happen that the majority of our scientists “lost their minds” and are unable to see the design in living things that is so blindingly obvious to the layman?
Whistleblower Doctor Claims Tamiflu Drug Fraud Bilked $1.5 Billion from Government to Stockpile Drug that is Ineffective in Stopping the Flu
Drug company Hoffmann-La Roche (OTCMKTS – RHHBY) bilked U.S. federal and state governments out of $1.5 billion by misrepresenting clinical studies and falsely claiming that its well-known influenza medicine Tamiflu was effective at containing potential pandemics, according to a recently unsealed whistleblower lawsuit. The lawsuit claims the drugmaker’s scheme involved publishing misleading articles falsely stating that Tamiflu reduces complications, severity, hospitalizations, mortality and transmission of influenza. The company then used those articles to aggressively market the d... more »
Is This a Photo of the Golden Gate Bridge’s 1937 Opening?
Not everything that is lacking in color is necessarily very old as well.
How Many Senate Republicans Will Stand Up For America In The War Powers Debate?
*Never dependable in a pinch* Even after 8 of the worst Democrats in the House-- each of whom absolutely deserves to be defeated for reelection, but is being bolstered by the DCCC-- sided with Trump in a failed attempt defeat the War Powers Resolution, *The Hill* reported Tuesday morning that there might be "as many as 10 Republican senators" who buck Trump on this crucial approach to constitutional jurisdiction over war and peace. These are the House Democrats who, along with almost every Republican in the House, betrayed the country and their oaths of office: *•* Anthony Brindis... more »
Scottish Councils Have Sprayed 170,000 Litres of Weedkiller Linked to Cancer
Over 170,000 litres of a weedkiller officially classified as a probable cause of cancer have been widely used by local authorities across Scotland in the last five years, an investigation by The Ferret has found. Every year almost every council sprays hundreds of litres of herbicides containing the toxic chemical, glyphosate, on weeds at schools, parks, […] The post Scottish Councils Have Sprayed 170,000 Litres of Weedkiller Linked to Cancer appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Virginia Moves to Brink of Becoming 38th State to Ratify ERA
Virginia moved to the brink of becoming the crucial 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in what was seen as a momentous victory for the women’s rights movement.
Report: Universities Must Cultivate Race-Conscious Policies to Address Historical Inequities
Higher education institutions’ historically racist admission policies have led to underrepresentation of Black and Latino students and the only way colleges and universities can remedy that is through race-conscious policies, says a report published Wednesday by The Education Trust. By design, race-conscious policies will increase higher education access and provide much-needed support to students of […]
Wake Forest Supporting First-Generation Students Via Magnolia Scholars Program
With the rise in tuition costs, Wake Forest University looked to develop an opportunity for all students to be able to attend the institution without the financial burden. The establishment of the Magnolia Scholars program created an opportunity for first-generation students to receive financial aid, mentorship and college transition assistance.
Heart Health Benefits of Castor Oil Packs
What is castor oil? Castor oil is an oil made from castor “beans”, which are not beans, but actually the seeds of the plant ricinus communis. The health properties arise from a compound in the seeds known as ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid that is stimulatory and anti-inflammatory. This remedy has long been used by … Continue reading "Heart Health Benefits of Castor Oil Packs" The post Heart Health Benefits of Castor Oil Packs appeared first on TDW.
Supreme Court Not Buying It on Bridgegate Convictions
*Kevin Daley* *Politics, Americas* [image: Jan 5, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; American politician Chris Christie on the sidelines before the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys in a NFC Wild Card playoff football game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Spor] It's unclear whether they'll throw the cases out. - *The Supreme Court heard appeals Tuesday from erstwhile aides to former GOP New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who were convicted for their role in the infamous “Bridgegate” scandal. * - *The aides, Bridget Kelly and Bill... more »
Why Israel's Uzi Is Such as Deadly and Feared Weapon
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUGBY-PBEAHUNBVBI.html] A compact weapon with a lot of firepower. *Key point: *Cheap and reliable, the Uzi has been exported around the world. One of the most recognizable weapons of the postwar era came from one of the newest nation-states. The Uzi submachine gun was designed to be a simple, inexpensive weapon that would overcome the logistical problems of a ragtag army turning professional. In doing so it became a commercial success, exported far and wide and a legend among postwar small arms... more »
Why Is Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost Stepping Down?
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, Americas* [image: United States Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost testifies before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration on] Here's who's replacing her. Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost will step down by the end of January, two senior officials — one with the Department of Homeland Security official and one with Customs and Border Protection — confirmed to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Provost’s replacement is expected to be acting Deputy Chief Rodney Scott, a 27-year veteran of immigration enforcement. The Washington... more »
Did Russians Hack Burisma?
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: A view shows a building, which reportedly houses an office of a subsidiary of the Ukrainian energy company Burisma Holdings Ltd, in Kiev, Ukraine January 14, 2020. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko] Oops... Russian military hackers have successfully infiltrated Burisma, the Ukranian gas company that Hunter Biden worked for between 2014 and 2019. According to The New York Times, the hackers set their sights on Burisma in early November, when President Donald Trump was facing mounting scrutiny over allegations that he withheld military aid from Uk... more »
McCabe To Speak at NYU—But Will He Address Carter Page?
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: Former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe speaks during a forum on election security titled, “2020 Vision: Intelligence and the U.S. Presidential Election” at the National Press Club in Washington, U.S., October 30, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] The FISA report was not kind to his FBI. - *Andrew McCabe will take part in a forum at New York University to address reforms to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in the wake of the Justice Department inspector general’s report.* - *McCabe was the FBI’s No. 2 when the FBI su... more »
Yes, Britain's F-35s Saw Combat for Syria for the First Time in 2019
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/BRITAIN-EU-CYPRUS-RC17764D2220.html] A big deal. *Key point:* London finally got a chance to try out its new F-35Bs during the summer of 2019. The Royal Air Force sent its stealth fighters to see action and was not disappointed. The Royal Air Force’s F-35Bs flew in combat for the first time on June 16, 2019. Taking off from the British air base at Akrotiri in Cyprus, a pair of the vertical-landing stealth fighters patrolled over Syria alongside RAF Typhoon fighters, the U.K. Defense Ministry *announced... more »
Trump Tries Out 2020 Pitch to Catholics
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: The U.S. flag flies as painters work on a mural of Pope Francis on the side of a building in midtown Manhattan in New York August 28, 2015. Pope Francis is scheduled to visit Washington D.C., New York and Philadelphia September 22-27.] Can he sway enough? President Donald Trump’s campaign is ramping up attention to Catholic voters heading into the 2020 election season. The president has focused significant attention on Evangelical voters but now recognizes that he must devote similar attention to Catholic voters if he wishes to... more »
There is a reason the US president does not want people reading evidence
In an editorial by Neal Katyal and Joshua Geltzer yesterday in The Washington Post called “Lev Parnas and Rudy Giuliani have demolished Trump’s claims of innocence” (see link below), it lays bare false reasons of the US president using strong-arm … Continue reading →
Iran Military Is Suggesting That US Disruption Of Iran's Radar Network And Cyber-Attacks Is What Caused The Ukraine Passenger Jet To Crash
Body bags after Ukrainian plane crash outside Tehran. January 8, 2020 *RFE:* *Iran Military Suggests US Disruption Of Radar Caused Downing Of Airliner Despite New Video * Several high-ranking officials have made statements about possible American "disruption of Iran's radar network" and "cyberattacks" that appear to be in preparation of a new official scenario to explain the missile attack on a Ukrainian airliner on January 8. Ahmad Jannati, the hardliner Chairman of the Guardian Council on Wednesday said the possibility of "enemy sabotage" is being investigated by authorities. ... more »
And Justice Wept
Environmentalist judge gives free pass to climate activists. Where will this lead? CGTN reports approvingly Climate activists win landmark case over Federer demo at Credit Suisse. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Swiss climate protesters have won a landmark legal battle against investment bank Credit Suisse, which could transform the way that climate activism is […]
President Trump and Vice-Premier Liu Deliver Remarks During Luncheon Celebrating U.S-China Trade Agreement – Video and Transcript…
After the signing ceremony to celebrate a historic U.S-China ‘phase-one’ trade agreement, President Trump and the U.S. trade delegation hosted Vice-Premier Liu He and the Chinese delegation for a luncheon. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: I … Continue reading →
NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discusses Implications of U.S-China Trade Deal…
White House National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow appears on FOX Business for his first interview since the signing of the U.S.-China trade deal. Mr. Kudlow is optimistic but also shares notes of caution for the compliance and enforcement aspects. … Continue reading →
Ah, If H.L. Mencken Were Back!
A common form of state policy, if not a natural strategy, is to handicap some people and then come back on a white horse to save them in return for their support. The practice is not new and comes in many shapes. We had an illustration yesterday when President Donald Trump took on to Twitter […] The post Ah, If H.L. Mencken Were Back! appeared first on Econlib.
NeoFisherism and QE pessimism
David Beckworth has an excellent podcast interview with Eric Sims, which touches on both the NeoFisherian heresy and quantitative easing (QE) pessimism. NeoFisherism is the view that lower interest rates are actually contractionary, as the Fisher Effect predicts that low nominal interest rates will be associated with lower inflation rates. QE pessimism is the view […] The post NeoFisherism and QE pessimism appeared first on Econlib.
Sizzling spectators, laptops melting in the heat — returning Test cricket to the WACA isn't the answer
People view the WACA Ground with a nostalgic fondness, but make no mistake, the ageing venue isn't the solution if Perth Stadium misses out on blockbuster summer Test matches, writes Clint Thomas.
Rainwater washed bushfire ash into this river, now 'thousands' of fish are dead
The NSW Government investigates after pictures emerge of a mass fish kill on the Mid-North Coast, where locals claim a 70km stretch of the Macleay River has been inundated with bushfire ash.
Grazier shaves off 21-month-old beard after farm receives an inch of rain
Making good on a vow he made almost two years ago, a NSW farmer has fired up the clippers after recording 36mm of rain — more than his area's seen in the last three years combined.
Trump's trade deal could pay off politically at a cost to the global economy
Putting pen to paper on a US-China trade deal is significant. But there are questions as to how it will resonate for Mr Trump's farming and manufacturing base, let alone the global economy.
'I thought I would die': Girl buried in Pakistan avalanche found alive
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Rescue teams find 12-year-old Samina Bibi alive after being buried in an avalanche in Pakistan, which buried her three-storey home where she and her family were sheltered.
'It won't make a difference': Senior Catholic Archbishop rejects bill for priests to report child abusers
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Brisbane's Catholic Archbishop tells the Queensland Government he opposes proposed laws to break the confessional seal, rejecting criticism it is a so-called cover-up, arguing it would do little for young people's safety.
Storm sweeps Victoria, leaving cleaner air and a suburban sinkhole in its wake
Storms that ravaged parts of the state overnight help clear the air but leave thousands of passengers stranded at Melbourne Airport and force commuters off trains due to lightning strikes.
Woman charged, toddler critical after being found in car in Melbourne's west
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Police charge a woman with negligently causing serious injury and reckless conduct endangering life after a 14-month-old boy was found in a car in hot conditions in Point Cook, in Melbourne's west.
'Dick's Hay' for sale as Kangaroo Islanders help family rocked by tragedy
Kangaroo Island farmers and friends of Dick and Clayton Lang, killed this month fighting the island's fires, have rallied together to help sell the last bales of the family's hay.
First man in SA charged with possessing child-like sex doll
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Police say a South Australian man who has been charged for possessing a child-like sex doll also allegedly purchased a variety of children's clothing, including school uniforms, swimwear and children's underwear.
Australian student expelled from North Korea says he was kidnapped from dorm
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An Australian student who was briefly detained in North Korea last year over spying charges says he had been kidnapped by secret police and forced to make a false confession, according to an article written by him.
Just one squad surprise as dominant Aussies plot World Cup glory
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Australia has named a settled squad as it prepares to defend its women's T20 World Cup squad on home soil next month.
Calls for shake-up in mining prosecutions as Queensland marks another death
After eight deaths in two years, lawyers preparing for a coronial inquest into a 2014 death are questioning where the responsibility of prosecution should lie.
'We can raise a red flag now': 2019 the second-hottest year on record for Earth, WMO says
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The world should be preparing for more extreme weather events, similar to the devastating bushfires that have hit much of Australia, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
Australia is the best performing major share market in 2020 as ASX soars past 7,000
Australia's share market jumps to its highest level ever, despite a lukewarm lead from Wall Street after the United States and China signed their long-awaited "phase one" trade agreement.
Qusay Al-Turkey was an eminent archaeologist. Now he doles out snacks from a food truck
A new study finds one in three migrants from non-English-speaking backgrounds is overqualified for their job — but they present a $6 billion opportunity for the Australian economy.
Soldiers are getting famous on TikTok, but the US and Australian military aren't fans
The #army hashtag on TikTok may have over 11 billion views, but the Australian Defence Department is still not a fan.
Russian Government resigns after Putin calls for constitutional change
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The Russian Government and its Prime Minister resign, hours after President Vladimir Putin proposes a constitutional overhaul that could extend his stay in power.
French President Macron: If President Trump Pulls U.S. Military Out Of Africa, It Would Be 'Bad News'
*FOX News*: *France's Macron: If Trump pulls US military out of Africa, it would be 'bad news'* French President Emmanuel Macron urged the Trump administration not to withdraw troops from Africa after U.S. military officials announced they were contemplating a shift in focus to threats from Russia and China. "If the U.S. decided to withdraw from Africa, it would be bad news for us," Macron said at a news conference Monday. He was speaking after a summit in Pau, France, with the presidents of the five African countries that make up the G5 Sahel coalition: Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, ... more »
Florida Buys Everglades Land to Prevent Oil Drilling
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday a massive 20,000-acre land buyout that will kill a plan to drill for oil in the Everglades. The state will buy 20,000 acres in western Broward County. The price is $16.56 million to $18 million, depending on when the deal closes. The land is owned by Kanter Real […] The post Florida Buys Everglades Land to Prevent Oil Drilling appeared first on Health Nut News.
Nurse Who Refused Flu Shot Wins Lawsuit
A nurse at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center lost her benefits when she refused to get a flu shot. An appellate court found that the hospital violated her First Amendment rights. The New Jersey appeals court ruled that the Warren County nurse was unfairly denied unemployment benefits after being fired for refusing a flu shot without […] The post Nurse Who Refused Flu Shot Wins Lawsuit appeared first on Health Nut News.
Texas Becomes First State to Close Its Doors to New Refugees
[image: texas-becomes-first-state-to-close-its-doors-to-new-refugees] Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in a letter that his state will not be taking in refugees, exercising authority given under an executive order by President Trump.
Judge Denies Red Flag Law Confiscation Request for First Time
[image: judge-denies-red-flag-law-confiscation-request-for-first-time] A Colorado judge has denied a request to confiscate a resident’s firearms for the first time under the state’s controversial new “red flag” law.
100s of Migrants Advance to Guatemala from Honduras
Hundreds of mainly Honduran migrants started walking and hitching rides from the city of San Pedro Sula and crossed the Guatemala border in a bid to form the kind of migrant caravan that reached the U.S. border in 2018.
Is This Video of a ‘Globular Bolt’ Real?
Scientists are still trying to figure out so-called "ball lightning."
Physical Therapist Charged with Killing His Wife, 3 Children
A physical therapist killed his wife, their three young children and a dog in an affluent Florida suburb near Walt Disney World and then left their bodies there for days, authorities said.
Crafting for Critters: Australian Fires Prompt Global Effort
Hoping to help wildlife harmed in the Australian wildfires, thousands of crafters worldwide are churning out swaddling wraps for bats, hanging enclosures for kangaroos, and cozy pouches for wallabies and other animals.
Did FBI Say It Illegally Wiretapped Donald Trump and Apologize For It?
A right-wing network grossly distorted the contents of a statement written by agency director Christopher Wray.
Mark Levin: Bernie’s Plans
Mark Levin: Bernie’s Plans “Tear at the Very Fabric Of Our Society” . . Why would we want to Transform this country? People around the world come HERE to be a part of OUR country as it is. –Uriel–\
Calls for U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Continue as al-Amiri Emerges as Leader of PMU
Calls for U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Iraq Continue as al-Amiri Emerges as Leader of PMU Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 1 By: Rafid Jaboori The Jamestown Foundation The crisis in relations between the United States and Iraq’s Shia-led government has deepened over the last few weeks and especially after the killing of Iran’s top […]
Matthew Paris Is Blowing In The Wind
By Paul Homewood The grossly overrated journalist Matthew Parris has this piece in The Times today: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bank-on-my-knowledge-of-london-at-your-peril-bnxf36m07 Well, Matthew, here are the actual facts, of which you seem oblivious. The latest official figures show wind power contributing just 17% of annual generation. There are naturally times when, as you say, wind […]
India's ‘door still open' to RCEP free-trade deal: Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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15-Jan-2020 More than two months after India pulled out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has suggested New Delhi could rethink its decision.
US-China phase one deal: Washington wants to meet 30% of China's import needs, non-US suppliers will need to conduct damage assessments
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15-Jan-2020 Certain aspects of the soon to be signed US-China “Phase One” trade deal to end the ongoing 18-month trade war between the two nations may not be released to the public.
MEPs: Don't waste your chance to change Vietnam
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15-Jan-2020 In coming weeks, the European Parliament is expected to take a binding decision on whether to approve, postpone or reject the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (IPA).
16% of cannabis vaping illnesses tied to store purchases, CDC says
Sixteen percent of patients in three states who developed lung injuries after vaping marijuana obtained the products from stores, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said the report reinforces its recommendations not to use THC in e-cigarettes or vaping products, USA Today reported. The report is based […] 16% of cannabis vaping illnesses tied to store purchases, CDC says is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Blasts Impeachment Effort During Floor Speech…
As the House debated the fiasco of their vote to submit two articles of impeachment to the Senate chamber, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy rises in opposition:
"There’s Still No Free Lunch"
*"There’s Still No Free Lunch"* by David Stockman "Everything we get, outside of the free gifts of nature, must in some way be paid for. The world is full of so- called economists who in turn are full of schemes for getting something for nothing. They tell us that the government can spend and spend without taxing at all; that it can continue to pile up debt without ever paying it off, because ‘we owe it to ourselves.’" – Henry Hazlitt, "Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest & Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics" (1946) "As I alluded to briefly yesterday, “Peak Trump” is a proc... more »
"18 Signs That Social Decay In America Is Worse Than It's Ever Been Before"
*"18 Signs That Social Decay In America* * Is Worse Than It's Ever Been Before"* by Michael Snyder "In recent years, so many Americans have become completely obsessed with the ups and downs of the political world, but meanwhile our nation as a whole continues to swirl even further down the toilet with each passing day. Virtually any measure of social welfare that you want to look at tells us that the fabric of our society is rapidly deteriorating, and there is no future for us if we stay on this highly self-destructive path. Sometimes I get criticized for writing articles like th... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 1/15/20"
*PM 1/15/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 1/15/20: "*Must Watch: * *Trump's Phase 1 #FAKE Deal Is A Total Loss For America**"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We with Market Valuations?* "As of 1/15/20 (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market... more »
Sudan Military Crushes Mutiny By Pro-Bashir Troops
*BBC*: *Sudan army quells Khartoum mutiny by pro-Bashir troops* Sudan's army has quelled a rebellion by former elite troops loyal to ousted leader Omar al-Bashir. Shooting broke out on Tuesday in the capital Khartoum and the city's airport was briefly closed amid the clashes. The violence was sparked by a row over severance pay for officers in a much-feared intelligence agency that is being overhauled. Two soldiers were killed and four were injured in the worst unrest since Bashir was overthrown last April. Officials say 40 of the mutineers surrendered and intelligence chief Abu ... more »
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