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The culture of chronic complainers
The decay of the Western society is mostly powered by the postmodern Left. All of us know the typical words associated with this growing, degenerated portion of the society – verbs that must be repeated more often than Allah is repeated by the Muslims. They're words like discriminate, privilege, oppression, victim, microaggression, offended, diversity, outrage, cancel, racism, Islamophobia, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, pedophilophobia and many others. Clearly, some of these are associated with radicals who still represent at most 15% of the Western nations. But there i... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Objects in the pool may appear larger than they really are.
John Helmer: German Parliament Office Reports No Russian Invasion of Donbass, Rejects Media and Government Propaganda
An official German report throws cold water on strong-form claims of Russian military incursion into eastern Ukraine.
Embrace The Earth - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Note: I put this poem into meme form yesterday and published it today. Click on the link below to see the orginal posting of it on my blog:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2014/02/embrace-earth-poem-by-mn-hopkins.html*
The Arms Has Anti-Armor Plans For The Bradley Fighting Vehicle
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* It will be fighting tanks. *Key point:* The downside to giving the Bradley a bigger hull and gun is that the heavier vehicle will become more difficult and expensive to deploy across the globe. The M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is nominally used to carry infantry into battle, but is frequently misidentified by journalists as a tank. This is understandable, as the tracked vehicle currently tips the scales at thirty-three tons from all the add-on armor it has received, and bristles with both a twenty-five-millimeter Bushmaster autom... more »
Russia's Past Can Help Explain China's South China Sea Strategy
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* It's clear what Beijing's plan is. *Key point: *China has studied the Soviet Union in detail. The “sail by” of *USS Lassen* within the 12 nautical mile claim line of the new Chinese facilities on Subi reef in the South China Sea occurred without major incident last week. Despite some fiery Chinese rhetoric, war has not broken out and that is a profoundly good thing. Actually, nothing much has changed at all, so it seems. The tense stalemate persists as before. China will continue to build up its new “bases” in and among the Spratly islets. Th... more »
Repo Madness Clown Show Far From Over: Fed Discusses Loaning Directly to Hedge Funds For Bailouts?
WallStForMainSt Not only is a permanent repo facility still being discussed by the Fed but now loans directly to hedge funds for Repo Madness. When will this clown show end? Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Fed is considering loaning directly to hedge funds to help “fix” the repo problems with Repo Madness: …
“We Are Being Overrun”: German Government Escalates Its War On Gold
“We Are Being Overrun”: German Government Escalates Its War On Gold by Ronan Manly, BullionStar.com, via https://www.zerohedge.com/ In the run up to the end of the year during December, a remarkable sight emerged across Germany – long lines of customers queuing up outside the country’s precious metals shops and gold dealer showrooms. – Was it seasonal …
Israel Carries Out New Airstrikes on Besieged Gaza Strip
Israel Carries Out New Airstrikes on Besieged Gaza Strip by https://www.presstv.com/ Israeli warplanes have carried out several airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, targeting a number of areas in the north and the northwest of the coastal enclave. – Palestinian media reported on Wednesday night that one of the airstrikes targeted a position belonging to the …
The Tragedy Of A Ukrainian Flight In Iran
The tragedy of Ukrainian Commercial Flight 737-800, minutes after it took off from Tehran on the 8th of January 2020, with 176 people on board, in Iran has saddened every one everywhere. Iran admitted early on the 11th of January that its military had shot down the passenger jet by […]
Largest of three romaine-related outbreaks sickened 167 people in 27 states
Federal officials connected some of the dots in their investigation of an E. coli outbreak yesterday when they declared the outbreak over. It was one of three concurrent outbreaks linked to romaine lettuce in late 2019. A total of 167 people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 were confirmed from 27 states. Illnesses started on... Continue Reading
CDC says U.S. portion of Fresh Express outbreak is over; 5 states impacted
Fresh Express Sunflower Crisp chopped salad kits were determined to be the likely source of an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections that the CDC has declared over with a total of 10 victims in the United States. The victims were reported from five states – North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois and Georgia. Illnesses started... Continue Reading
Campylobacter outbreak from chicken continues in Denmark
Almost 90 people are part of an outbreak in Denmark from Campylobacter after eating chicken meat from one slaughterhouse. Statens Serum Institut (SSI), the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) and DTU Food – National Food Institute investigated the Campylobacter jejuni outbreak. As part of a project this past year involving the Clinical Microbiology Department... Continue Reading
Seattle area officials say outbreak linked to romaine appears to be over
The outbreak is thought to be over, but public health officials in the Seattle area continue to investigate the source of E. coli O157:H7 that infected at least 15 people and is linked to romaine lettuce. Seattle – King County Public Health has been investigating the outbreak and seven associated Evergreens restaurants in King County,... Continue Reading
Families Of Deployed U.S. Paratroopers To The Middle East Are Being Alerted To Be Careful With Their Social Media Settings
U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, deploy from Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 2020. (U.S. Army/Capt. Robyn J. Haake) *Military Times:* *Families of deployed paratroopers received ‘menacing’ messages, warned to double-check social media settings* The 82nd Airborne Division is briefing family members of deployed paratroopers to double-check their social media settings and report any strange messages they may receive after some malevolent ones were reported to the comma... more »
U.S. Dow Jones Closes Above 29,000 For The First Time In History. S&P 500 Hits A Record Also
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., January 15, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid *AFP:* *Dow, S&P 500 end at records as US and China sign long-awaited deal* Major Wall Street stock indices edged to fresh records on Wednesday while European and Asian markets mostly retreated as the United States and China signed a long-anticipated trade agreement. Both the Dow and S&P 500 finished at all-time highs, while the Nasdaq ended barely positive. Analysts increasingly question whether valuations are getting out of control after a series of record... more »
Interesting Idea On Colorado Drones And Grazing Saving Water
Running cattle in rotational grazing can save the land and aquifer from degradation. Perhaps the drones seen out west are doing a well and water survey? Continue reading →
Matthew Paris Is Blowing In The Wind
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: 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…
January 16th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1092
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday January 16th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Russia's cabinet resigns and it's all part of Putin's plan
Regina Smyth, Associate Professor of Political Science, Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 22 hours ago
Russia's cabinet resigned Wednesday, and it looked like an unexpected move. But a Russia scholar says it is part of a plan by leader Vladimir Putin to maintain power after he leaves office.
Is A U.S. President Bernie Sanders Possible?
*Harry Enten, CNN: **Yes, Bernie Sanders can pull it off* Poll of the week: A new Monmouth University poll of likely New Hampshire Democratic primary voters finds a close race with former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg at 20%, former Vice President Joe Biden at 19%, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at 18% and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren at 15%. This is the second New Hampshire poll meeting CNN standards published this month that has Sanders in the top tier. What's the point: The idea of Sanders winning the nomination is inconceivable to some, but it really shouldn't... more »
STUDIES SHOW THAT ASPIRIN CARRIES MANY DANGEROUS AND LASTING EFFECTS AND WILL SHORTEN YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY
Many people take daily aspirin under the mistaken impression it will help their heart, or prevent a stroke. But taking the drug every day can actually increase the risk of heart attack and strokes, as... The post STUDIES SHOW THAT ASPIRIN CARRIES MANY DANGEROUS AND LASTING EFFECTS AND WILL SHORTEN YOUR LIFE EXPECTANCY appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Who Targeted Ukraine Airlines Flight 752? Iran Shot It Down But There May Be More to the Story
[image: undefined] The claim that Major General Qassem Soleimani was a “terrorist” on a mission to carry out an “imminent” attack that would kill hundreds of Americans turned out to be a lie, so why should one believe anything else relating to recent developments in Iran and Iraq? To be sure, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 departing from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport on the morning of January 8th with 176 passengers and crew on board was shot down by Iranian air defenses, something which the government of the Islamic Republic has admitted, but there just mi... more »
Allies warn Trump that ISIS is on the rise again. But it’s precisely because of America that Islamic State will never be defeated
[image: undefined] Donald Trump once bragged about the total demolition of Islamic State. Today, thanks to his and previous presidents’ policies, IS is making a dangerous comeback. Now, even staunch American supporters are ringing alarm bells. *King Abdullah’s concern * In a stark warning, Jordan’s King Abdullah told French reporters that Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) is regrouping and is on the rise in the Middle East. The reason for this resurgence is simple: the manifestation of the political division that exists in Syria and Iraq brought on by the US-led effort to push bac... more »
Under US pressure, social media companies censor critical content and suspend Venezuelan, Iranian, and Syrian accounts
[image: undefined] The Donald Trump administration is ramping up its information war against Venezuela, Iran, and Syria. And it has enlisted social media platforms as weapons in its assault on these top regime-change targets. In the first two weeks of January, Twitter suspended dozens of accounts run by real, live people — not bots — in Venezuela, Iran, and Syria. Those erased from the website included heads of state, numerous state institutions, media outlets, and many average people who do not work for their governments. The supreme leader of Iran, president of Syria, and leader ... more »
Take A Look At The MK-3 Pistol: A Truly Exotic Navy SEAL Weapon
*Matthew Moss* *Technology, * It's one-of-a-kind. *Key point: *SOCOM asked private companies to come up with what it called an “Offensive Handgun Weapon System.” The weapon would shoot ammo that was “hotter”—loaded with extra or more powerful gunpowder—than traditional military rounds. The MK-3 “becomes less effective after firing 24 rounds,” an official naval manual notes. “The suppressor insert refurbishes the suppressor.” The Navy’s SEALs are well-known for their exotic guns—everything from machines gun to grenade launchers … and several iconic, quiet handguns. The Navy stoo... more »
China Just Decided Against A Six Aircraft Carrier Fleet—Why?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Beijing is taking its naval cues from America. *Key point: *China’s downsizing of its carrier ambitions may leave it with more time to evaluate just what the carriers of the future will really look-like—and whether they’re worth the cost. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy takes many of its cues from the U.S. Navy as it develops its carrier aviation branch. It is seeking similar flat-deck carriers to its U.S. counterpart, and has developed airborne early warning planes and electronic attack jets comparable to American E-2D Hawkeyes and EA-1... more »
Tensions Among U.S. Democrat Presidential Candidates Escalate
*CNN:* *Exclusive: Warren accused Sanders in tense post-debate exchange of calling her a 'liar' on national TV* In a tense and dramatic exchange in the moments after the Democratic debate Tuesday night, Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar on national television. Sanders responded that it was Warren who called him a liar and said they should not talk about it right then. When the CNN/Des Moines Register debate concluded, the studio audience and viewers saw Warren walk over to Sanders and not shake his outstretched hand. The two senators seemed to have a h... more »
So, we found out what that post-debate 'chat' between Warren and Sanders was about
Just In - 23 hours ago
Elizabeth Warren accused fellow Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense, post-debate exchange.
Outback governesses turn to social media to encourage and excite new recruits
After moving to a remote cattle station to teach three students, Hannah Calcino's social posts are bringing isolated teachers together and encouraging others to give it a try.
Search underway for 3yo girl missing on vast cattle station as floodwaters inundate Pilbara
A search is underway for a three-year-old girl missing since yesterday on a 368,000-hectare pastoral property in the remote and flood-affected Pilbara region of WA.
Bridget McKenzie facing calls to quit after auditors condemn 'biased' sports cash splash
A club that missed out on federal funding calls the process "corrupt" and wants Bridget McKenzie to resign, accusing the Government of using grants for "political self-interest purposes".
Gutwein, Ferguson confirm showdown to be next Tasmanian premier
Tasmanian Treasurer Peter Gutwein and State Growth Minister Michael Ferguson confirm they will face off for leadership of the state's Liberal Party after the shock resignation of Premier Will Hodgman earlier this week.
Injured Alex de Minaur forced out of Australian Open
Just In - 23 hours ago
Australia's number one men's tennis player Alex de Minaur pulls out of the Australian Open with an abdominal injury he sustained during the ATP Cup.
Council approves removal of 96 million litres of water a year from drought-ravaged region
Farmers in Queensland's drought-declared and bushfire-hit Southern Downs Region say they are devastated the council is allowing a company to take up to 96 million litres of water a year for bottling.
Police to extradite alleged UK 'kingpin' over Abrolhos Islands $1bn drug bust
Police believe an alleged drug "kingpin" in custody in the UK organised a failed $1 billion drug smuggling ring, uncovered when a yacht ran aground at WA's Abrolhos Islands.
Musical Interlude: Hans Zimmer, "Time"
Hans Zimmer, "Time" "You would measure time the measureless and the immeasurable. You would adjust your conduct and even direct the course of your spirit according to hours and seasons. Of time you would make a stream upon whose bank you would sit and watch its flowing. Yet the timeless in you is aware of life’s timelessness, And knows that yesterday is but today’s memory and tomorrow is today’s dream. And that which sings and contemplates in you is still dwelling within the bounds of that first moment which scattered the stars into space." "And is not time even as love is, undivided... more »
Legislation requiring students to learn the significance of hate symbols advances in committee
State Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. recently voted with his colleagues on the Senate Education Committee to approve legislation (S.6648) that will require New York State students in grades six through 12 to be taught about the significance of two
Lorraine exits its investment in Bush Industries
Lorraine Capital, LLC (“Lorraine”), a Buffalo NY private equity firm, in partnership with Landon Capital Partners, LLC (“Landon”), a Boston MA family office and Ironwood Capital, LLC (“Ironwood”) an Avon CT based subordinated debt fund, has exited their investment in
Langworthy endorses Nicole Malliotakis for Congress
Langworthy: “Nicole is the no-nonsense leader who will send extreme liberal Max Rose packing” New York, January 14th…New York State Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy today announced his official endorsement of Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis for Congress in NY’s 11th congressional district.
Historic limo safety bills passed in State Assembly, Senate
10 Bill Legislative Package on its way to Governor’s desk Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced the passage of a comprehensive bill package in the State Assembly and Senate updating the laws governing stretch limousines in the New York State. Following the
Giuliani Associate: Trump Had Knowledge of Ukraine Pressure
A close associate of President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer says he delivered an ultimatum in May to the incoming president of Ukraine.
‘You Called Me a Liar,’ Warren Told Sanders Post-Iowa Debate
Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a tense, post-debate exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand.
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.
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