Friday, January 24, 2020

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Which Are The Republicans Most Likely To Lose Their Seats Because Of Their Lockstep Support Of Trump?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 9 minutes ago
This week, Reuters released a new Ipsos poll showing that 72% of registered voters want to see witnesses-- such as John Bolton and Mike Pompeo-- testify in Trump's impeachment trial-- and that includes 69% of *Republican* voters. Even more Republican voters-- 73% of them-- also said senators should "act as impartial jurors" during the trial. Last week *Washington Post* reporter Griff Witte brought up Cory Gardner and, yes, he's absolutely one of the senators whose head has been buried up Trump's ass to the detriment of his own reelection efforts. Others are Susan Collins (ME), Mar... more »

CNN Journalist Who Pushed Original Dossier Story Now Covers Invalid FISA Application That Relied on Dossier…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 21 minutes ago
Did the original scope memo from Rod Rosenstein in May 2017 authorize Team Mueller to investigate allegations in the Steele Dossier?… Allegations that were already debunked by the FBI four months earlier in mid-January 2017? There’s more than a little … Continue reading →

Gotham City Digest

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 31 minutes ago
(Your prophylactic against the pecker snot of right wing disinformation) ------------------------------ Oh, NOW he doesn't want a wall when it could actually save lives. Maybe someone should tell him Mexican boat people are riding in on the wave. I bet he'd build that sea wall himself. ------------------------------ What Donnie Dumbo doesn't seem to understand is that those two journalists wouldn't've had a book if people didn't talk to them. People who work(ed) with Trump. People who KNOW Trump. ------------------------------ It's so sad and tragic they found her ... more »

A tribute to Jim Lehrer

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 47 minutes ago
One of my main sources for televised news is the PBS Newshour. It is an even-handed news report, that offers expert commentary in a civilized way. This approach traces itself to initial and long-time host, Jim Lehrer, who died on … Continue reading →

Belmarsh Prison Inmates Prove More Ethical Than Entire Western Empire

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 hour ago
In some refreshingly good news about Julian Assange, WikiLeaks is reporting that its founder has finally been moved out of solitary confinement to a different wing in Belmarsh Prison where he can have normal social interactions with 40 other inmates. This fantastic news lifts a […]

Meet the Sukhoi S-70: Russia's New and Deadly Stealth Drone

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* [image: Image: Russian Ministry of Defense.] A big deal? *Key point:* Russia's S-70 Okhotnik looks promising and is similar to America's stealth planes. However, major adjustments are needed to ensure the S-70 is actually as stealthy as it is supposed to be. On August 7, 2019 the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the first flight, five days earlier, of a prototype stealth drone called Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B. The flying-wing drone circled for twenty minutes around two thousand feet above the Chkalov State Flight Test Cente... more »

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wants To Make Us All Poorer

Joel Griffith at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Joel Griffith* *Politics, Americas* [image: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) arrives for a briefing on developments with Iran after attacks by Iran on U.S. forces in Iraq, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 8, 2020. REUTERS/Al Drago] It's a war on wealth—everyone's wealth. “No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars,” chided U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., earlier this week. “You didn’t make those widgets,” she added. “You sat on a couch while thousands of people were paid modern-day slave wages … [and] are literally ... more »

Eastern China Is a Source of Rogue Ozone-Depleting Emissions

Paul Krummel, Bronwyn Dunse, Nada Derek, Paul Fraser, Paul Steele at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Paul Krummel, Bronwyn Dunse, Nada Derek, Paul Fraser, Paul Steele* *Environment, Asia* [image: Reuters] Research published by an international team today in Nature used a global network of monitoring stations to pinpoint the source of the rogue emissions. A mysterious rebound in the emissions of ozone-depleting chemicals – despite a global ban stretching back almost a decade – has been traced to eastern China. Research published by an international team today in Nature used a global network of monitoring stations to pinpoint the source of the rogue emissions. According to these... more »

Tesla’s Brilliant Business Strategy Could Be a Total Game Changer

Nathan Furr at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Nathan Furr* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] If Tesla can dramatically lower the prices of batteries by manufacturing at scale, they lower the barriers to adoption for electric vehicles. But more importantly, the battery bottleneck isn’t going away any time soon, which means, if they succeed, Tesla controls the biggest profit pool in the future of auto manufacturing. Few companies have attracted as much praise, derision, scepticism and enthusiasm as Telsa Motors and its founder Elon Musk. Having interviewed Elon Musk and the Tesla leadership as part of my research, one of t... more »

Luke Gromen: Discover Why Fed Money Printing Is Set To EXPLODE! (Must See)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
George Gammon Luke Gromen, macro expert, reveals shocking insights 👉YOU NEED TO PREPARE FOR DOLLAR COLLAPSE! 👈Luke Gromen is one of the experts that think the dollar will go straight down from here. I explain his theory in three simple fast steps! Luke Gromen sees the Fed printing as much money as it takes to …

‘Brazen Disinformation’: Syria Narrative Managers Defend Douma Chemical Weapon Hoax as OPCW Comes Under Attack

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
‘Brazen Disinformation’: Syria Narrative Managers Defend Douma Chemical Weapon Hoax as OPCW Comes Under Attack by Vanessa Beeley, https://www.rt.com/ In the light of the increasing exposure of the OPCW as a deeply compromised instrument of power for the US-led global alliance, the role of aligned media in protecting discredited constructs must be examined. – On …

Former UN Official Slams Israel ‘Humiliation’ of Palestinians

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Former UN Official Slams Israel ‘Humiliation’ of Palestinians by James Bays, https://www.aljazeera.com/ Former UN Assistant Secretary-General Andrew Gilmour has described the situation for Palestinians as ‘appalling’ and ‘indescribable’. – Israel‘s treatment of the Palestinians is a deliberate act of humiliation, according to a former top United Nations human rights official, who stepped down from his post …

Trump to Announce Details of ‘Deal of the Century’ Before Israeli Leaders’ Visit

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Trump to Announce Details of ‘Deal of the Century’ Before Israeli Leaders’ Visit by MEE and agencies, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ No Palestinian leaders invited to White House for consultations as Abbas warns administration of crossing ‘red lines’. – Donald Trump said on Thursday he will publish details of his controversial Middle East peace plan, dubbed the “deal …

Trump to Release Mideast Peace Plan Before Tues. Meeting with Netanyahu, Gantz

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Trump to Release Mideast Peace Plan Before Tues. Meeting with Netanyahu, Gantz by https://www.i24news.tv/en ‘Deal of the Century’ touted by US administration as best offer ever presented to Israel – US President Donald Trump is “looking forward” to welcoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and chairman of Blue and White alliance Benny Gantz next week …

How US Breaks Its Own Rules, Even w/ Assassinations (Full Show)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT America US combat relies heavily on drone warfare, with companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, and General Dynamics cashing in. Does the assassination of Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani cross a dangerous new line? Rick Sanchez provides historical context. (0:12) RT America’s Michele Greenstein examines the legal basis for the disturbing rise of assassination …

UK Researcher Predicts Over 250,000 Chinese Will Have Coronavirus In Ten Days

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
UK Researcher Predicts Over 250,000 Chinese Will Have Coronavirus In Ten Days by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ When it comes to estimating the human capital and potential fallout from a highly contagious epidemic, arguably the most important variable is the R0 (“R-naught”) value of the disease, which represents the average number of secondary cases arising from an …

US Torture Policy: Part Of ‘American Exceptionalism’?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RonPaulLibertyReport One of the architects of the CIA’s post-9/11 torture program was in court this week to testify in the pre-trial proceedings of several Guantanamo detainees. His justification for designing and practicing some of the most inhuman practices on earth should give pause to Americans with a conscience. Do we really reject torture? end

Wuhan Virus Outbreak To Trigger Global Economic Collapse?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
SilverDoctors The cartel is staring down its worst-case scenario: Pandemic cripples the economy, leading to a sea of red in the financial markets and damaging spillover onto Main Street, followed by a global wave of Gold Fever. Will the “markets” as we know them today even survive? end

Repo Market Greatest Hits Timeline: Discover How It’s Getting Worse!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
George Gammon See how the repo market crisis has progressed 👉SO YOU’RE PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE! 👈I’ve done 10+ repo market videos so we pulled the best clips from all of them to show you how the repo market has gone from a temporary glitch to proof the entire dollar funding system is broken. The …

China Suddenly Increases Death Toll By Over 60% As Virus Jumps To Europe

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Latest real time update from Global Times (China): – 08:00 am Jan 25 1,287 cases of Wuhan Coronavirus confirmed nationwide with 41 deaths as of Saturday: national health authority – China Suddenly Increases Death Toll By Over 60% As Virus Jumps To Europe by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary Here’s a glimpse of new virus-related developments …

34 US Troops Suffered Brain Injury in Iran’s Revenge Strike for Soleimani’s Killing – Pentagon

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Looks like the US-Pentagram was lying: “No one injured!” 34 US Troops Suffered Brain Injury in Iran’s Revenge Strike for Soleimani’s Killing – Pentagon by https://www.rt.com/ Some 34 US troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following the Iranian strikes on two US bases earlier this month, the Pentagon has said, despite the administration’s prior …

A Gold Standard Return? Here’s How Conrad Black Sees It

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Kitco NEWS The world needs another hard currency to anchor its financial system on, but a full gold standard today would put too much power in the hands of a small group of miners and engineers, this according to financier and media mogul Conrad Black. “My idea is somewhat similar to Keynes, who in most …

The Fed’s Swan Song: The Mother of All Financial Disasters

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RonPaulLibertyReport If the dot-com and housing bubbles were The Fed’s prelude and opening acts, they’ve surely created the biggest bubble of them all since the 2008 bust. The coming financial crisis may very well be The Fed’s swan song. Sound money and free markets must replace this central planning nightmare! end

Are US Troops ‘Occupying’ Iraq? Massive Iraqi March (Full show)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
RT America A massive demonstration has flooded the streets of Baghdad, with thousands voicing their anger at the US military presence in Iraq. The anti-America rally, dubbed the “Million-man March,” was called by Moqtada al-Sadr, Iraq’s top Shiite cleric. Rick Sanchez explains what led up to Iraq’s latest call for US forces to leave their …

Dave Kranzler: With Gold and Silver Higher, Is It Too Late To Invest In The Mining Stocks

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 hour ago
Arcadia Economics #DaveKranzler: With #Gold and #Silver Higher, Is It Too Late To Invest In The #MiningStocks After last year’s rally in the gold and silver markets, many of the mining #stocks experienced significant gains. Which was good for those who were #invested. But raises the question at this point, is it now too late …

Musical interlude

Unknown at Accidental Deliberations - 2 hours ago
Pale Waves - Noises

'Well that sucked': John Millman reflects on what might have been after epic loss to Roger Federer

Luke Pentony at Just In - 2 hours ago
He has so many reasons to be proud, but the Australian is left to rue his chance of toppling the Swiss great after going down in a five-set classic at Rod Laver Arena.

Worker killed in Tasmanian gold mine named

Just In - 2 hours ago
The worker killed in the gold mine collapse on Tasmania's west coast is named as 44-year-old Cameron John Goss.

SA Health chief executive to keep job following conflict of interest probe

Just In - 2 hours ago
Separate reports into South Australia's health system raise concerns about the way potential conflicts of interest are being managed, but the SA Government rules out boosting funding to ICAC.

First LGBT pride float takes part in Tamworth Country Music Festival cavalcade

Donal Sheil at Just In - 2 hours ago
The first LGBT pride float sails in Australia's biggest country music festival at Tamworth.

Vietnamese police fine men filmed showering on moving motorbike

Just In - 2 hours ago
Two men in Vietnam are fined by police after a video of them showering while riding a moving motorbike was posted online.

Hobby golfer 'breaks age' in ' super rare' feat

Guy Stayner at Just In - 2 hours ago
Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros and Bobby Jones are three of the greatest names in the history of golf, yet none have matched the feat of this 79-year-old — who didn't even pick up a club until he was 45.

Trump's Space Force logo boldly goes where Star Trek has gone before

Just In - 2 hours ago
Star Trek's George Takei responds to Donald Trump's unveiling of the Space Force logo by telling the US President, "we are expecting some royalties from this", alluding to the new insignia's similarity to that of the fictional Starfleet Command.

Ben Stokes caught on camera in foul-mouthed tirade at spectator

Just In - 2 hours ago
Ben Stokes apologises for an expletive-laden tirade directed at a member of the crowd — who allegedly compared the all-rounder to Ed Sheeran — after he was dismissed on day one of the fourth Test against South Africa.

Homeless piano player finds himself in the middle of a Gold Coast council feud

Dominic Cansdale at Just In - 2 hours ago
Darryl recently found himself "stranded" in unfamiliar territory, playing Amazing Grace on a half-broken keyboard at the back of a Coolangatta church hall, as a charity he benefits from faced off with the Gold Coast council.

CSIRO warns of fish deaths and algal blooms after bushfire contamination

Just In - 2 hours ago
A CSIRO scientist says ash and debris from bushfires could gravely affect water quality in parts of the River Murray, with a risk of more algae blooms and fish deaths.

China has locked down more than 20 million people. Here's what that means

Peta Fuller at Just In - 2 hours ago
As the deadly coronavirus virus continues infecting people, China has made the unprecedented move of locking down cities. So how can it be done and could an Australian city follow suit?

Couple left devastated after RSPCA euthanased 'anxious' greyhound

Rachel Clayton at Just In - 2 hours ago
Two first-time foster carers are calling on the RSPCA to change how it assesses animals after a greyhound they fell in love with was euthanased for anxiety and behavioural issues.

Live: The triple j Hottest 100 underway with a heavy smattering of cover songs and Aussie music

Yasmin Jeffery And Paul Donoughue at Just In - 2 hours ago
Billie Eilish, Australian singer Mallrat and US rapper Denzel Curry are expected to feature prominently in this year's triple j Hottest 100. Follow live.

First Australian case of coronavirus confirmed in Victoria, as death toll rises in China

Just In - 2 hours ago
The first Australian case of coronavirus has been confirmed, with a Chinese man being held under isolation in a Melbourne hospital.

How meat, barbecue and a bunch of mates changed this dad's life

Tim Wong-See at Just In - 2 hours ago
Working through a marriage separation, Rod Harvey needed support. Joining a competitive barbecue team helped turn things around, he says.

The Gap Between Libertarians And Real People

Unknown at The Verma Report - 2 hours ago
Real people battle with the real problems which they confront in the real world—the libertarian scholars, on the other hand, dwell in an abstract reality where they contemplate an idealistic worldview. The gap between the political opinions of the real people and the libertarian scholars is unbridgeable. The politics of the real people is focused on resolving short-term political concerns, because they fear that if these concerns are not addressed their life will become much harder. The libertarians in their abstract world tend to focus on longterm plans; their plans can even be ut... more »

Consumers report plastic pieces in hamburger; recall initiated for 9 states

News Desk at Food Safety News - 2 hours ago
Following consumer complaints, a Chicago company is recalling ground beef in nine states because of contamination with pieces of plastic. There is concern that consumers may have unused portions of the recalled hamburger in their refrigerators or freezers because the expiration date is not until Jan. 31, according to a recall notice posted by the... Continue Reading

RFK, Jr. Speaks With Rachel News

Laura Bono at Children's Health Defense - 3 hours ago
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. talks to Rachel about vaccines, corruption, free press, glyphosate, environmentalism, chronic health conditions of children sweeping the world, and the eroding of our democracy. The post RFK, Jr. Speaks With Rachel News appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Fossil Fuel Companies Spend Hundreds of Millions of Dollars to Convince You Climate Change Isn't Real. Here's How.

Mark Maslin at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Mark Maslin* *Politics, World* [image: Fridays for Future activists protest over Australia's bushfires crisis, in Barcelona, Spain January 17, 2020. REUTERS/Nacho Doce] 'Five pillars' of denialism and conspiratism. The fossil fuel industry, political lobbyists, media moguls and individuals have spent the past 30 years sowing doubt about the reality of climate change - where none exists. The latest estimate is that the world’s five largest publicly-owned oil and gas companies spend about US$200 million a year on lobbying to control, delay or block binding climate policy. Their h... more »

Weight-Loss Option: Silicon Valley’s Latest Fad Is Dopamine Fasting

A. Trevor Sutton at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*A. Trevor Sutton* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Dopamine fasting, the newest fad to hit Silicon Valley, is being used as a way to get over addictive habits. Silicon Valley’s newest fad is dopamine fasting, or temporarily abstaining from “addictive” activities such as social media, music, internet gaming – even food. Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, for example, is known for his intermittent fasting diet. Other celebrities such as Kourtney Kardashian and Chris Pratt have also lauded the benefits of intermittent fasting. Dubbed “dopamine fasting” by San Francisco psychologist Ca... more »

A Cleft Lip Is No Joke: Why It Was Wrong for Wendy Williams to Mock Joaquin Phoenix

Mary L. Marazita, Bernard J. Costello, Seth M. Weinberg at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Mary L. Marazita, Bernard J. Costello, Seth M. Weinberg* *Society, Americas* [image: Reuters] People are just born with it. After discussing actor Joaquin Phoenix’s appearance on her talk show earlier this month, Wendy Williams received near universal condemnation for mocking those affected with cleft lip – a common birth defect in which the upper lip does not form completely while still an embryo. To her credit, Williams was quick to apologize. Note that it is also unclear whether Phoenix has a cleft lip or simply a scar. Unfortunately, however, the incident was another reminde... more »

Why One Event in History Tells us a U.S.-Iran War Can Still Happen

Edward Chang at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Edward Chang* *Security, * Now that Iran has confessed to shooting down Ukrainian International Airlines 752 (PS752), could the tragedy present an opportunity to de-escalate its conflict with the United States which, just recently, threatened to combust into a major regional conflagration? Now that Iran has confessed to shooting down Ukrainian International Airlines 752 (PS752), could the tragedy present an opportunity to de-escalate its conflict with the United States which, just recently, threatened to combust into a major regional conflagration? History suggests it just migh... more »

Coffee Question: Is it OK for Teens to Drink This Much Caffeine?

Jennifer L. Temple at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Jennifer L. Temple* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Too much caffeine interferes with sleep. When my daughter was around 14 years old, she began to ask if she could have a cup of coffee in the morning like Mom and Dad. As a scientist who studies the effects of caffeine – the ingredient in coffee that helps wake you up – on kids, I had more information available to me to inform my answer than most parents would. Many kids and teens consume caffeine. The main source of this chemical is soda for children under 12. Even colas have lower levels of caffeine than tea or coffee. K... more »

Quantum Irrationality

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 3 hours ago
Skimming the Facebook feed this morning I came across a provocative headline: A quantum experiment suggests there’s no such thing as objective reality Physicists have long suspected that quantum mechanics allows two observers to experience different, conflicting realities. Now they’ve … Continue reading →

President Trump Remarks to Nations’ Mayors – Video and Transcript…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
Earlier today President Trump hosted a gathering of mayors from across the nation along with several cabinet members to highlight several revitalization initiatives. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please, sit down. Please. … Continue reading →

Tonight's Movie Is 'Go Tell The Spartans'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
From *Wikipedia*: Go Tell the Spartans is a 1978 American war film directed by Ted Post, starring Burt Lancaster, and based on Daniel Ford's 1967 novel Incident at Muc Wa,[1] about U.S. Army military advisors during the early part of the Vietnam War in 1964, a time when Ford was a correspondent in Vietnam for The Nation. *Read more* .... more »

Democrats Trying To Second-Guess Electability Should Remember That Swing Voters Won't Go For A Democratic Version Of Jeb Bush

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
*The B-Team* Last Sunday, Jeff Greenfield, writing for *Politico* noted that if the Democrats nominate Status Quo Joe, they may be safe, but also sorry. Like Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush were in 2016, Biden "doesn’t inspire big rallies, isn’t the face of a movement, but is just, you know, expected to win." The Republican rejected that'd the Democrats embraced it. You know who won. Greenfield: "if history shows anything, the Democrats have a problem... What happens when a party nominates a candidate who triumphs because of familiarity, or because 'it’s her turn,' or because he’s ste... more »

A Speculation On The Evolution Of Science

Fred Phillips at Science 2.0 blogs - 4 hours ago
“Terror is the normal state of any oral society, for in it everything affects everything all the time.” – Marshall McLuhan* The famous media scholar’s statement about preliterate societies seems to apply also to our society today, in which the word “terror” appears in the news daily. When McLuhan’s oral society gains enough leisure to develop a written language, “leisure” would mean not simply a few hours off work, but also some insulation from the terrors of the interconnected world. Enough insulation so that one could safely turn one’s attention inward for a while, to direct on... more »

Seriously – how deluded and gullible are people who subscribe to this nonsense ?

Robert at Ice Age Now - 4 hours ago
“32 years and billions of wasted dollars later they best they can come up with is fake data, fake graphs, a child advocate who dropped out of school…” Rosco Mac ____________ Seriously – how deluded and gullible are people who subscribe to this nonsense ? Rosco Mac 1. I have a million molecules of ordinary ... Read more Seriously – how deluded and gullible are people who subscribe to this nonsense ? The post Seriously – how deluded and gullible are people who subscribe to this nonsense ? appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Does a So-Called ‘HPCD’ Cause Your Car to Use More Fuel?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
You might need reins on horses ... but a horsepower control device on your car?

Trump Touts Logo for New Space Force, With Nod to Star Trek

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The Pentagon’s new U.S. Space Force is not Star Trek’s Starfleet Command, but their logos bear a striking similarity.

Is Al Roker Leaving the ‘Today’ Show?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
"Today" show fans have been anxious that the popular co-host is leaving.

Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva: Obama, Hillary Ordered Me Not to Negotiate with Iran

Alan Macleod at MintPress News - 4 hours ago
"I remember that Hilary Clinton worked hard against my idea to go to Iran. She even called the Emir of Qatar and asked him to convince me not to go. When I arrived in Moscow and met with [Dmitry] Medvedev, I found out Obama had called and asked him to help convince me not to go.” The post Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva: Obama, Hillary Ordered Me Not to Negotiate with Iran appeared first on MintPress News.

Jay Sekulow Presser: Defense Begins Saturday 10am With Three Hour Preview – And Don’t Forget Nellie Ohr…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
During a Senate trial break President Trump attorney Jay Sekulow gives a short presser to rebut some of the more egregious disinformation from the House prosecutors. Sekulow smartly connects the lengthy Schiff prosecution point about foreign interference in U.S. elections … Continue reading →

Leaning on the Lookouts, at the Great Barrier Reef

jennifer at Jennifer Marohasy - 4 hours ago
Being able to sink below the waves at the edge of Australia’s continental shelf with the reef sharks and the colourful corals, is a rare privilege that I enjoyed just last week. It is possible because Jacques Cousteau invented the aqualung in 1942 providing a system for breathing and swimming safely at depth. Ribbon Reef [...] The post Leaning on the Lookouts, at the Great Barrier Reef appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 24, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
Photo: Just as important in a public health crisis is how the authorities manage the disclosure of the information about the virus. (Reuters) *Richard McGregor, ABC News Online:* *When there's no incentive to report problems, it's little wonder coronavirus spread through China* It is too early to make a definitive judgement about how Beijing has handled the outbreak of the potentially deadly coronavirus in Wuhan, a city of 11 million in central China. But it is already clear that any assessment will have to take into account not just the medical side of the virus's spread. Just as... more »

Omar Effendi's Abdel Aziz street branch in Downtown Cairo [Flickr]

Kodak Agfa at Egyptian Chronicles - 5 hours ago
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Omar Effendi's Abdel Aziz street branch in Downtown Cairo] Omar Effendi department store's famous branch of Abdel Aziz street which was inaugrated in 1909. More about it here : Omar Effendi's Abdel Aziz street branch bit.ly/2sR27P4

British Columbia’s adult-use cannabis sales spike in November to pace Canadian growth

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
British Columbia accounted for almost all of Canada’s latest month-over-month increase in adult-use marijuana sales as the nation’s westernmost province is seeing improved access with a slate of new store openings. Canada’s retail sales rose by 6.8 million Canadian dollars ($5.1 million) to CA$135 million from October to November. Sales in British Columbia, meanwhile, increased […] British Columbia’s adult-use cannabis sales spike in November to pace Canadian growth is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Tribes in two states considering cannabis opportunities

John Rebchook at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
An American Indian tribe in Oklahoma is exploring ways to become involved in the marijuana industry, while a South Dakota tribe will vote on whether to legalize medical and adult-use cannabis its reservation. The Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is seeking recommendations from a seven-member committee by May 31 on marijuana and hemp opportunities for the […] Tribes in two states considering cannabis opportunities is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Man Dies After Being Attacked by His Rooster on Way to Cockfight

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 5 hours ago
A man in India has died after a fight with his rooster while the two were on their way to a cockfight. The bizarre incident occurred on January 15 in the village of Pragadavaram in southern India’s Andhra Pradesh state. Saripalli Chanavenkateshwaram Rao, 50, had tied blades to the rooster’s claws before the fight. The […] The post Man Dies After Being Attacked by His Rooster on Way to Cockfight appeared first on Health Nut News.

Bombshell Study Questioning HPV Vaccine Efficacy Appears as the UK’s Cervical Cancer Rates Rise in Young Women, by the Children’s Health Defense Team

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 5 hours ago
By the Children’s Health Defense Team Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines hit the global marketplace in the mid-2000s. From the start, public health agencies enthusiastically promoted HPV vaccination as the “best way to protect [young people] against certain types of cancer later in life.” However, a blistering new study by British researchers—and new data showing that […] The post Bombshell Study Questioning HPV Vaccine Efficacy Appears as the UK’s Cervical Cancer Rates Rise in Young Women, by the Children’s Health Defense Team appeared first on Health Nut News.

It’s Duckies time!

Josh Busby at Duck of Minerva - 5 hours ago
This is a guest post from Kindred Winecoff, current Chair of the Online Media Caucus for ISA. The Online Achievement in International Studies Reception and Awarding of the Duckies will take place on Wednesday, March 25th at 7:30pm. As always we’ll feature three speakers in the Ignite series and enjoy honoring our winners together. The ISA […]

What Ever Happened to Germany's Heckler and Koch G41 Rifle?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* A very heavy weapon. *Key Point:* Berlin's G41 had some problems, including being unusually heavy. As a result of various issues, the German army abandoned the rifle shortly after the Cold War. In the 1980s, many countries were looking to transition from rifles that fired the older 7.62x51mm round to ones that could fire the new 5.56x45mm round. France had adopted the FAMAS in a slightly modified version of this caliber, while the United States had been using the M16 since the 1960s. But many countries hadn’t transitioned yet. Much of Europe, inc... more »

Birth Tourism? Not Anymore, Says State Department

Lora Ries at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Lora Ries* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: New bollard-style U.S.-Mexico border fencing is seen in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, U.S., as pictured from Ascension, Mexico August 28, 2019. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez/File Photo] Was it a good idea? “Birth tourism” has become big business. Today, hundreds of companies advertise to pregnant women—particularly upper-middle-class women from China, Nigeria, Russia, and Turkey—offering assistance to get visas that would allow them to visit the U.S. during the time they expect to give birth. The U.S. hosts tens of thousands of “birt... more »

America's B-25G Bomber Was The Air Force's Very Own Flying Tank

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * And it shot like one too. *Key point: *Today, the U.S. Air Force operates AC-130 gunships mounting even larger 105-millimeter howitzers intended to fly in slow circles over combat zones, blasting targets below at its leisure. It’s an axiom in military aviation that for all their potential aesthetic appeal, combat aircraft are little more than weapons platforms meant to efficiently deliver deadly payloads on an enemy. However, size and weight constraints have always imposed greater limits on what can be carried by combat aircraft than by ships at s... more »

'It's not really for everyone': Kite-foiling siblings aim for Paris 2024 Olympics

Jodie Hamilton at Just In - 5 hours ago
When siblings Breiana and Scott Whitehead go fly a kite they take a helmet and a life jacket, and they need to. They race on kite foils at speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour on the open ocean.

Commonwealth, NLC approve uranium exploration near doomed Ranger Mine — but there's one more hurdle

Felicity James at Just In - 5 hours ago
Uranium and gold exploration is given the all clear by the Northern Land Council and Federal Government at Devil's Elbow near the Ranger Uranium Mine ahead of a final verdict from the NT Government.

Top End's drinking water drips to low ebb amid fears of a drier future

Matt Garrick at Just In - 5 hours ago
The Darwin River Dam has recorded its lowest level since 2006 amid yet another dry start to a tropical wet season, but stakeholders question whether the NT Government is acting fast enough on warnings that the Top End needs to secure another supply of drinking water.

Eat more pineapple: Growers' plea to consumers after drought, then glut

Rachel McGhee And Megan Hendry at Just In - 5 hours ago
Drought-affected pineapple crops are finally ripe for the picking, but the late timing means growers have missed the high demand of the summer holiday period and the prices that went with it.

How Shakespeare's Macbeth is helping stop an ancient language from becoming extinct

Rebecca Turner at Just In - 5 hours ago
A new play featuring in the Perth Festival joins an Indigenous language Wikipedia as some of the creative ways WA's Noongar people are keeping their ancient language alive.

Sydney bookshop takes stand against 'pick-up artists' harassing women in store

Paige Cockburn at Just In - 5 hours ago
Kinokuniya, which claims to be Australia's largest bookstore, tells a dating coaching company to stay away after discovering men were approaching female customers to get "practical experience" and try out "pick-up" strategies.

MPs call for an end to bullying in politics. But a long history of insults leaves little hope of change

Allyson Horn at Just In - 5 hours ago
The shock departure of a long-serving female MP — who claimed she was bullied, abused and insulted — prompted calls for civility from both sides of Queensland's political spectrum. But the same people wielding their moral compass have an uncomfortable track record, writes Allyson Horn.

Privacy fears as London police to adopt facial recognition tech

Just In - 5 hours ago
London police say they will use the cameras to automatically scan the faces of people passing through small targeted areas where intelligence suggests serious offenders will be found.

From London to central Australia: How typist Minnie Berrington became an outback opal hunter

Shannon Corvo at Just In - 5 hours ago
Minnie Berrington swapped the quiet life for one of heat, sweat and wonder in outback Australia's opal fields.

34 troops suffered traumatic brain injuries after Iran strikes

Just In - 5 hours ago
The US military now says 34 service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following missile strikes by Iran on a base in Iraq earlier this month, after initially claiming no injuries and then saying 11 troops had been treated for concussion symptoms.

Meet the Aussie couple who float around the world with billionaires at sea

Jessica Hinchliffe at Just In - 5 hours ago
For more than 10 years, two Queenslanders have been working aboard yachts serving the rich and famous while holidaying in some of the world's most exotic places.

A year after having twins, Daisy Pearce is ready to return to AFLW

Elise Kinsella at Just In - 5 hours ago
There were times during her pregnancy when Melbourne AFLW captain Daisy Pearce doubted whether she would ever make it back to football, but with her family watching on, she is about to make to make her comeback.

'There's not many Yolngu people doing what I'm doing': Baker Boy reflects on his big year

Hannah Reich at Just In - 5 hours ago
As Danzal Baker’s time as Young Australian of the Year comes to a close, he shares his highlights and achievements including working with young people in remote communities and getting Yolngu Matha into more and more ears.

Father 'deeply concerned' for girl caught in coronavirus lockdown

Patrick Wright at Just In - 5 hours ago
A Melbourne man whose six-month-old daughter is caught in China's coronavirus lockdown calls on the Federal Government to do more to help Australians and their families in China.

'Total disaster, con job': Aboriginal community slams Govt's effort to 'reset relationship'

Phoebe Hosier at Just In - 5 hours ago
It has been five years since the Tasmanian Government vowed to "reset the relationship" with the state's Aboriginal community. Here's a look at what's been done.

Crown Casino shows corporate Australia still doesn’t get it on excessive pay

Andrew Robertson at Just In - 5 hours ago
As Crown Resorts fights to once again bring in the high rollers to their casinos, their own decision to give former executive chairman John Alexander a new $3.5 million-a-year gig shows just how out of touch they are with everyday Australia, writes Andrew Robertson.

Margaret Court 'recognition' to be an awkward sideshow at Australian Open

David Mark at Just In - 5 hours ago
The recognition ceremony for Margaret Court at the Australian Open could be somewhat awkward, as Tennis Australia tries to do its own version of separating art from the artist.

Doctor treating coronavirus has died in China, state media says

Just In - 5 hours ago
Unconfirmed video from a Wuhan hospital inundated with coronavirus patients allegedly shows dead bodies covered in sheets lying in corridors where patients are being treated.

World News Briefs -- January 24, 2020 (Evening Edition)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
Reuters: *China heads into Lunar New Year on shutdown as virus spreads to Europe* BEIJING (Reuters) - A new coronavirus that has killed 26 people in China was confirmed in Europe for the first time on Friday as it spreads despite Chinese attempts to quarantine the city at the heart of the outbreak. China closed Shanghai Disneyland and part of the Great Wall and suspended public transportation in 10 cities as it rushed to contain the virus, stranding millions of people at the start of the country’s Lunar New Year holiday. France reported two cases on Friday evening, the first one... more »

Will President Trump's Peace Plan Polarize The Middle East?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after Trump's address at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem May 23, 2017. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo *Reuters: **Trump's peace plan may polarize the Middle East it seeks to calm* JERUSALEM (Reuters) - As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to host Israeli leaders in Washington to reveal details of his long-delayed Middle East peace plan, Palestinians warned on Friday that no deal could work without them on board. Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival cent... more »

U.S. Senators Demand A Syria Strategy From The Pentagon

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
A US soldier sits atop an armoured vehicle during a demonstration by Syrian Kurds against Turkish threats next to a base for the US-led international coalition on the outskirts of Ras al-Ain town in Syria's Hasakeh province near the Turkish border on October 6, 2019. - US forces in Syria started pulling back today from Turkish border areas, opening the way for Ankara's threatened military invasion and heightening fears of a jihadist resurgence. DELIL SOULEIMAN *The Hill: **Senators push Pentagon on Syria strategy after withdrawal uproar, Soleimani strike* A bipartisan pair of sen... more »

Red Cross reveals it will take YEARS for the $95million donated to ravaged communities to reach those in need

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 5 hours ago
We’ve seen this before. The joke that Red Cross now is. Dodgy goings on in other disasters where the aid never gets to the affected. I’ve been told it’s now owned by the Rockefellers. From dailymail.co.uk The Red Cross announced a third of their donated funds have been distributed Many bushfire victims are yet to … Continue reading Red Cross reveals it will take YEARS for the $95million donated to ravaged communities to reach those in need →

Study: Petroleum-Based Additives Are Being Heavily Used In Popular Children’s Foods & Candy

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Arjun Walia The Facts:A study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics outlines the prevalence of artificial food coloring in a high percentage of foods sold at a conventional grocery store. Reflect On:How often do you take the time to read food labels? In this day in age, if you…

Doubts raised about effectiveness of HPV vaccines (Medical Journal)

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 5 hours ago
Search for ‘gardasil’ in categories here (left of page) to find other articles on Gardasil. There are many that give injuries and deaths for this vaccine … EWR From eurekalert.org A new analysis of the clinical trials of HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer raises doubts about the vaccines’ effectiveness. The analysis, published by the Journal … Continue reading Doubts raised about effectiveness of HPV vaccines (Medical Journal) →

NASA Data: 13 Of 13 Antarctic Peninsula, Island Stations Show Cooling Trend Over Past 21 Years!

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: By Kirye and Pierre Gosselin A few days ago we looked at 19 stations scattered across Antarctica and found no unusual climate trends taking place there over the past 31 years. Today we focus on 13 crucial stations located on and around the Antarctic Peninsula, which alarmists say…

Large Study Finds Antioxidants, Vitamins & Minerals Are “Substantially” Higher In Organic Food

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Arjun Walia The Facts:A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition outlines a significant difference in nutritional content when it comes to organic food compared to non-organic food. Reflect On:Are the justifications used to to spray our crops actually justified? Are they really necessary or can we figure…

In Presidential First, Trump Attends, Addresses March for Life

Dave Bohon at rss - 5 hours ago
[image: in-presidential-first-trump-attends-addresses-march-for-life] Donald Trump made history January 24 when he attended the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., the first president ever to appear at the iconic pro-life gathering.

Historic March for Life

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 5 hours ago
Today January 24 marked the 47th annual March for Life to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 legalizing abortion on demand. Republican presidents usually sent someone to represent them to the rally, and last year VP Mike Pence addressed the event in person, while Trump appeared on video. This year, it was Pence who appeared by video and Trump who attended. Although it's Democrats who claim to support the women and minority issues, half of those who are aborted are female, and about 35% are black. So who cares more? Planned Parenthood which is the biggest kil... more »

Hallmark’s Winter Movie series

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 5 hours ago
In order to avoid anything about the DNC, Democratic National Circus, I decided to continue with Hallmark's winter season, and found "Love in Paradise." Interestingly, the male lead was Luke Perry, probably the scrawniest, inept movie cowboy you'll ever see. He died of a stroke earlier this year at 52 and was originally from Ohio. It was a good story. I'd never seen 90210 so this was the first time to see him. As lovers go, they were really mismatched. But she did teach him to ride a horse, drive a truck and mend a fence. https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/love-in-paradise/cast?

NFL’s Saints Fight to Shield Emails in Catholic Abuse Crisis

AP News at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The New Orleans Saints are going to court to keep the public from seeing hundreds of emails that allegedly show team executives doing public relations damage control for the area's Roman Catholic archdiocese to help it contain the fallout from a burgeoning sexual abuse crisis.

Impeachment Trial: Conspiracy Theories and Fidget Spinners

AP News at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Highlights and what's ahead as senators conduct just the third impeachment trial of a president.

Does This Video Show the White Island Volcano Eruption?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Despite an abundance of eyewitness videos, misinformation found a way to capture attention.

Opioid Victims Can Begin Filing Claims Against Purdue Pharma

AP News at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Lawyers for plaintiffs say people should file claims even if they're not sure Purdue's drugs were involved in their injuries.

Actress Rosie Perez Says She Was Told of Weinstein Rape

AP News at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Taking the stand at the former Hollywood mogul's rape trial, Perez said her friend told her at some point in 1993.

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