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A Gift To Democrats Running Against GOP Incumbents
Trump has demanded his congressional puppets start endorsing him during the impeachment trial. The optics may seem good for him, but they look dreadful for the Republican incumbents who are falling in line. Take John Katko, a Syracuse-area conservative still making a half-assed attempt to try to pretend to be a "moderate." He represents the only blue district (D+3) in the country that the DCCC managed to lose last year. Yesterday, Katko's progressive challenger, *Dana Balter*, shredded him for formally endorsing Trump's reelection bid. "Congressman John Katko," she wrote to New Yo... more »
To Protect and Serve: NYPD OFficer Charged in Death of Son with Autism
What a horror for this child. Did his autism play a role in his abuse? Imagine forcing a child to stay in an unheated garage in sub-freezing (or any) temps. God rest the young boy's soul. We know what happens... more »
The Final Wrap Revisited
Mark wrote this post 3 years ago, following Dan's death on January 23, 2017. We miss his humor, his insight, his journalism expertise and his guiding hand each and every day. By Mark Blaxill Dan Olmsted’s “Weekly Wrap,” his regular... more »
Russian jets launch heavy strikes over western Aleppo amid ongoing Syrian Army attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force launched a heavy assault over the western part of Aleppo on Saturday, as they continue to support the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in their operations against the jihadist rebels. READ ALSO: Russian military activates air defenses after attack on Hmeimim Airbase According to a military source […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US forces block Russian military from entering important town in northeast Syria: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The U.S. Armed Forces have once again blocked the Russian military from accessing a part of the International Highway (M-4) that leads to the imperative town of Tal Tamr. In a photo posted by the Rojava Network, a Russian military patrol can be seen being blocked from Tal Tamr by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Qassem Soleimani’s daughter delivers speech in Beirut: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Zeinab Soleimani, the daughter of the late Quds Force commander, Major-General Qassem Soleimani, told an audience in Beirut recently that Hezbollah’s actions inspired resistance. The daughter of the late Quds Force commander told the audience at the memorial ceremony, “the mujaheddeen in the south made us more bolder, and our […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US may deploy Patriot air defense system to Iraq after Iranian attack: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – U.S. military officials revealed that the Pentagon may deploy an air defense system to Iraq after the Iranian missile attacks that targeted the Ayn Al-Assad Base in Al-Anbar and another installation in Erbil. A senior Pentagon official told Fox News that they believed Iran was unlikely to launch a ballistic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran and ISIS are ‘two sides of the same coin’: Saudi Defense Minister
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Saudi Deputy Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, said that Iran and the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization “are two sides of the same coin.” In an interview with Vice News, Prince Khalid bin Salman said Iran wants to export its revolutions to neighboring countries because they have ‘expansionist’ […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army captures more territory in Idlib as they move towards Saraqib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) resumed their offensive in southeastern Idlib this morning after scoring a big advance the day prior. According to a military report this morning, the Syrian Arab Army captured the key hilltop of Tal Mustayef, which is located near the town of Tal Jarif in southeastern […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan warns Libya “chaos” could affect “entire Mediterranean”
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that “If calm is not established as soon as possible, the environment of chaos in Libya will affect the entire Mediterranean,” while speaking as he opened a new Turkish-German university campus alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Istanbul on Friday. READ ALSO: Turkey may […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army launches attack along western Aleppo axis
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a fresh attack along the western Aleppo axis last night, marking the first time in several years that they have attempted to advance at this front. READ ALSO: Syrian Army reinforcements pour into Idlib after jihadist attacks: video Led by the 4th Armored Division […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Powerful earthquake hits eastern Turkey: 19 killed
At least 20 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Turkey, the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority reported on Saturday. Previous reports said that 19 people were killed and over 770 injured in the earthquake. According to the updated data, 14 people died in the province […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Muqtada Al-Sadr calls for the closure of all US military bases in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – Sayyed Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq, called for the closure of all U.S. military bases in the country. According to Al-Sumaria TV on Friday, Sayyed Sadr made the announcement, via a lengthy statement about the scheduling of the departure of American forces from Iraq, after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pentagon announces 34 US soldiers wounded during Iran attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The Pentagon said on Friday 34 service members have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injury following the Iran strike on January 8. They suffered concussions. READ ALSO: New report claims 11 US servicemen wounded in Iranian missile response to Soleimani assassination “Thirty-four total members have been diagnosed with concussions and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
You Don't Really Need 5G, Your Self-Driving Car Does
*Salvatore Babones* *Technology, * Self-driving cars or autonomous vehicles (AVs) are the killer app for 5G wireless internet. Right now, AVs are Clint Eastwood style lone gunslingers, roving the highways in search of a free lane. They see the world through camera lenses and LIDAR (similar to radar, but using lasers instead of radio waves). When they encounter other AVs, they pass right on by, without so much as a tip of the hat. When 5G started rolling out across America last year, many people were disappointed. Most carriers are running 5G on extremely-high frequency millimete... more »
Why This 1 Missile Problem Is Creating Headaches for Iran's F-14A Tomcats
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Navy photo - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 051105-F-5480T-005 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.العربية | বা] What will Tehran do? *Key point:* Tehran cherishes its American-made F-14 Tomcats, but those fighters are getting very old. Among the many problems facing Iran's F-14s are a lack of missiles. Iran’s F-14A Tomcats are an anomaly in the region. While most other air forces in the regi... more »
South Korea's K2 Black Panther Is Joining NATO (Russia Won't Like It)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* This fearsome South Korean tank could be headed to Poland. On January 17, 2020, *The Korea Times* reported that the Korean industrial concern Hyundai Rotem was favored to win an upcoming 9 billion tank development deal with the Polish Ministry of Defense. If the deal goes through, Poland will likely procure and/or build a variant of the K2 Black Panther main battle tank. Korean armored vehicles have seen major sales success recently in Europe, with the Korean K9 Thunder howitzer winning major contracts with Finland, Estonia, and Norway. Poland als... more »
Economists And Greta Thunberg Could Learn Some Things From One Another
*James Pethokoukis* *Economics, * There's a good chance that what she would take from scholars is that human-driven climate change is a real phenomenon and the risk of significant harm merits serious action by global policymakers. If climate activist Greta Thunberg listened to US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and study economics in college before lecturing world leaders, what might she learn? It would depend, of course, on her instructors. But there’s a good chance that what she would take from scholars is that human-driven climate change is a real phenomenon and the risk of ... more »
People of Iraq tell U.S. to go home
PressTV reports: Iraqis rallied on January 24 in Baghdad in massive numbers to call for an end to US military presence in the country following high-profile assassinations and airstrikes targeting anti-terror forces. Sayed Sadiq al-Hashemi, the director of the Iraqi Center for Studies, said more than 2.5 million took part in the demonstrations on Friday. Since the early hours on Friday, huge crowds of men, women and children of all ages converged on the Jadriyah neighborhood near Baghdad University. The protesters were seen carrying banners and chanting slogans calling for the... more »
Saturday Snippet: The sinking of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse in 1941
Americans tend to forget that Japan didn't only attack Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. She simultaneously attacked across a wide swath of the Pacific Ocean, including the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies and Malaya. Britain had just sent to Singapore one of its most modern battleships, HMS *Prince of Wales* (which had recently played a part in the destruction of the German battleship *Bismarck*), accompanied by a World War I battle-cruiser, HMS *Repulse*. Operating together as Force Z, they attempted to attack a Japanese landing fleet near Singapore a few days later, with ... more »
Sig Norma .338 Magnum Machine Gun: One the World's Deadliest Guns?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * We had one expert take a look. In January 2019, Sig Sauer, Inc. announced that USSOCOM finished safety certification of its new MG 338, its .338 Norma Magnum ammunition, and a companion suppressor. This marks the first steps towards adopting the MG 338, which will proceed onwards to field trials. The idea of a “medium-heavy” caliber machine gun for antipersonnel use with additional range than 7,62x51mm guns has tossed around by the firearms industry for a while. But what does the concept bring? Is Sig Sauer’s gun the right choice? In marketing materi... more »
France Destroyed The F-22 Stealth Fighter's Aura Of Invincibility
*David Axe* *Security, * The Raptor excels at fighting from beyond visual range with its high speed and altitude, high-tech radar and long-range missiles. *Key Point: *The Lockheed Martin-made F-22 is supposed to be the most fearsome warplane in history. Past evidence seems to confirm that a French fighter pilot once “killed” an American F-22 Raptor stealth fighter in mock combat. Although not unprecedented, the simulated shoot-down is still a big deal for a couple reasons. For one, the Lockheed Martin-made F-22 is supposed to be the most fearsome warplane in history, a quarter... more »
An AR-15 in .45 ACP? The Just Right Carbine Gen 3 Rifle
*Richard Douglas* *Technology, * This rifle could be a beast. When is an AR not an AR? When it’s a JR (Just Right) Carbine Gen 3! Okay, so you aren’t actually going to mistake a Just Right .45 ACP for an AR-15. But for being a pistol-caliber carbine, AR fans should find the JR Carbine Gen 3 very familiar to use. It features an AR-style trigger, stock, safety, pistol grip, and forends. That way, it's easy to customize your JR Carbine with any number of aftermarket M4/AR-15 parts. The Just Right’s similarity to an AR-15 is just the beginning of this carbine’s versatility. For a fa... more »
Could the Army One Day Use Lasers to Take out Enemy Cruise Missiles?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] They plan to. After decades of being confined to experimental prototypes and Star Wars movies, laser weapons today are on the verge of entering wide-scale service, whether in the hands of infantry, mounted on trucks, armored vehicles, warships and even Air Force fighters. Lasers focus beams of light to produce intense heat. They have virtually inexhaustible “ammunition” and are very cheap per shot compared to a missile or even a cannon shell. They are also extremely quick and precise, though they tend to lose coherence o... more »
Would a Draft Be Necessary to Fight a Third World War?
*Brandon J. Weichert* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2ZLE98LCTE&share=true] Hopefully neither will ever happen. *Key point:* A draft is politically unacceptable. However, if the existence of the country were really at stake, then it would become necessary to bring it back. Since the 1970s, the United States has had an All-Volunteer Force (AVF). From the beginning of the United States until the end of the Vietnam War, the country had always conscripted eligible male members of its population to fight—*and wi... more »
US plotting return of ‘strongman’ in Iraq By M.K. Bhadrakumar
The departure of the former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani is beginning to be felt in Iraq. The two meetings that the US President Donald Trump had with the leader of Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government Nechirvan Barzani and the president of Iraq Barhem Saleh in Switzerland on Wednesday on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum are symptomatic of Washington’s agenda to press ahead with the rollback of Iranian influence in Iraq.
5G News Links 25 January 2020
25 January 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back January 25 is Stop 5G Global Protest Day! 240 Events in 36 Countries! Find Out Where You Can Participate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ActivistPost/~3/S-oEyRv9VvA/january-25-is-stop-5g-global-protest-day-240-events-in-36-countries-find-out-where-you-can-participate.html Amazing: A Global 5G Protest! More Amazing: Few People … Continue reading 5G News Links 25 January 2020
2020 is hot, and it’s going to get much hotter
(London: January 24, 2020) The year is less than four weeks old, but scientists already know that carbon dioxide emissions will continue to head upwards – as they have every year since measurements began – leading to a continuation of the Earth’s rising heat. And they warn that the rise will be steeper than usual, partly because of the devastating bush fires in Australia.
The NHS is opening up to US business – the reassurances are demonstrably false
British officials dodged invitations to exclude the NHS from a US-UK trade deal. Not surprising, given how much public money already goes to the US healthcare industry.
OPCW Investigator Testifies at UN That No Chemical Attack Took Place in Douma, Syria
A former lead investigator from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has spoken out at the United Nations, stating in no uncertain terms that the scientific evidence suggests there was no gas attack in Douma, Syria in April 2018.
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*When It Comes to Preparing Our Kids for Careers, One Size Does Not Fit All* Time is running out for my teen-aged son. He’s over halfway through his junior year in high school; we’re on a bullet train speeding toward graduation day — and the brakes aren’t working. He’s an Asperger’s kid, so the rigors of traditional schooling have been challenging. Every day he gets through school is a small win. A bigger win for my son and countless other students would’ve been the school system preparing him for a post-high school life that doesn’t include a traditional four-year college. He’s pl... more »
Massive Protests in Iraq Over US Military Presence
Protesters in Iraq have hit the streets in their hundreds of thousands in response to the call of Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s “million man march“ Families can be seen gathering on mass holding placards saying “no,no to America” and “no, no to occupation”. A representative for Mr. Sadr said in a statement during the protest: … The post Massive Protests in Iraq Over US Military Presence appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
The Vaccinated Girls – Sick & Betrayed
This is a 2015 documentary produced in Denmark, which centres around three girls who received the Gardasil vaccine against HPV and are now facing serious illness. As you will well know if you’ve been following our page, the HPV Vaccine, Gardasil, has time and time again been accused of causing horrendous injuries all over the … The post The Vaccinated Girls – Sick & Betrayed appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Bombshell Study Questioning HPV Vaccine Efficacy Appears
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 cervical cancer rates are surging in British 25- to 29-year-olds—raise numerous questions … The post Bombshell Study Questioning HPV Vaccine Efficacy Appears appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
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*Oil companies going Green* *They're scared of CO2 regulation. But, regardless of "renewable" fancies, the demand for oil and natural gas will still be there -- and there will still be a buck in it. And if governments legislate harshly enough to cause public inconvenience, they will be thrown out* The threat that financial institutions will refuse to lend for fossil fuel projects is a real one but China is always looking for good overseas investment opportunities so that alone will put a big hole in the bucket. China is very hard to bully, as Mr Trump has found Occidental Pet... more »
The Worrying Growth of neo-Nazi Cells in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Roberto Alvim was eventually exonerated from his position as National Secretary of Culture after the release of his video with quotes and aesthetics that referred to Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler's Minister of Propaganda. He was not the only one to bring back memories of one of the darkest periods in […] The post The Worrying Growth of neo-Nazi Cells in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Creates 644,000 Formal Jobs in 2019, Best Result in Six Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil created 644,079 jobs with a signed worker's record book in 2019, according to data from the National Registry of Employees and Unemployed (CAGED) released on Friday, January 24th. The number results from the difference between hirings, which totaled 16,197,094 in the past year, and dismissals - which totaled 15,553,015 […] The post Brazil Creates 644,000 Formal Jobs in 2019, Best Result in Six Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Researchers Develop Improved Software to Diagnose Melanoma
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Researchers from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) improve a software capable of speeding up diagnoses of melanoma type skin cancer. So far, the computer program has achieved 86 percent accuracy in identifying the disease. Although melanoma represents only 3 percent of the Brazilian population of malignant neoplasms that manifest […] The post Brazilian Researchers Develop Improved Software to Diagnose Melanoma appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Indigenous to Sue Bolsonaro for Saying They’re ‘Evolving’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) The main organization representing Brazil’s 300 indigenous tribes said on Friday it would sue far-right President Jair Bolsonaro for racism, after he said indigenous people were “evolving” and becoming more human. “We need to put a stop to this perverse man,” Sonia Guajajara, leader of the Association of Indigenous […] The post Brazil’s Indigenous to Sue Bolsonaro for Saying They’re ‘Evolving’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Investors Pour Record US$5.4 Billion Into Domestic Equity Funds
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazilian investors are pouring a record amount of cash into local equity funds, while foreign investors notched up their sixth straight week of buying, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) said on Friday, January 24th. Domestic investor inflows into Brazilian equity funds last week totaled US$5.4 (R$22) billion, the […] The post Brazil Investors Pour Record US$5.4 Billion Into Domestic Equity Funds appeared first on The Rio Times.
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From Jenna Orkin Trump Removes Pollution Controls on Streams and Wetlands Mexican Feminist & Activist Isabel Cabanillas de la Torre Killed in JuárezRevealed: the true identity of the leader of an American neo-Nazi terror groupWuhan two years ago: Inside the Chinese lab poised to study world's most dangerous pathogens Chinese market at center of coronavirus outbreak sold wolves, rats to eat The Wuhan coronavirus has hit Xinjiang, where China has imprisoned at least 1 million Uighur Muslims. Its filthy detention camps will make inmates sitting ducks.Wuhan, China, is scrambling to build ... more »
These are the top 10 songs of the Hottest 100
Just In - 17 hours ago
The top 10 had a strong female bent, with five songs by female solo artists. Here they are, including tracks from Billie Eilish, Mallrat, Tones and I and more.
Tennis star Ash Barty named young Australian of the Year
Just In - 17 hours ago
Regardless of whether Ash Barty triumphs at the Australian Open, she has already won one title for 2020, with the popular Queenslander named Young Australian of the Year.
Australian of the Year acknowledges firefighters as the real heroes in his acceptance speech
Dr James Muecke's work preventing blindness earned him the title of Australian of the Year for 2020 but he says firefighters and emergency services workers are the true Aussie heroes.
450 Military Doctors, Medical Personnel Rush to Wuhan
CGTN Chinese New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time for family reunions. But instead of celebrating at home with their family members, medical workers from the country’s three military medical universities – some with experience combating SARS or Ebola – rushed to Wuhan at the wee hours on Friday to help fight the novel coronavirus …
Trump’s Peace Deal Could Be a Green Light for Israel’s Annexation Plan
Trump’s Peace Deal Could Be a Green Light for Israel’s Annexation Plan by Amos Harel, https://www.haaretz.com/ ‘Deal of the Century’ is the key ■ Israeli president calls to leave history to the historians – shame Israel is not heeding his call – U.S. President Donald Trump plans to publish his peace plan for Israel and …
Israeli Forces Brace for Potential Temple Mount Riots Ahead of Peace Plan Rollout
Israeli Forces Brace for Potential Temple Mount Riots Ahead of Peace Plan Rollout by https://www.i24news.tv/en The Hamas group, which controls the Gaza Strip, slammed leaked details Donald Trump’s peace plan – Israeli security forces are preparing for possible rioting on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem during Friday prayers, following the Trump administration’s plans to release its …
Trump Plan Said to Give Israel Sovereignty Throughout Jerusalem, All Settlements
Trump Plan Said to Give Israel Sovereignty Throughout Jerusalem, All Settlements by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ TV report: Palestinian state only if PA accepts Israel as Jewish state and Hamas is disarmed; no big refugee influx; if Abbas rejects plan, Israel can start annexing – The Trump administration’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan — to be presented next week at …
Capitalism is making the Chinese both better and happier
I recently discovered a long essay by Jean Fan on progress in China. Here is a small excerpt, but I’d encourage you to read the entire piece: As soon as I walked out of Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport last March, something felt different. The cleanliness of the airport had always given way to the messiness […] The post Capitalism is making the Chinese both better and happier appeared first on Econlib.
Ed Tech Reporters Should Make These Eight Resolutions For 2020
*This ran three weeks ago over at Forbes. Three weeks into 2020 it still applies.* Audrey Watters bills herself as “an education writer, an independent scholar, a serial dropout, a rabble-rouser, and ed-tech's Cassandra.” Her Hack Education blog is required reading for anyone who cares about technology in education. Since founding the blog in 2010, she has provided a meaty, thoroughly researched and well-thought-out end-of-year assessment of ed tech. This year, she looked back over the entire span with “The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles Of The Decade,” and it deserves a spot on every ... more »
Am I Abused or Am I a Failure to Adjust? - A Migrant’s Story
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
NEW YORK, Jan 24 (IPS) - Every year hundreds of immigrants leave their homes and trail to a land of dream and hope where they aspire to find peace, happiness and sometimes a little bit of safety compared to what they leave behind. Read the full story, “Am I Abused or Am I a Failure to Adjust? - A Migrant’s Story”, on globalissues.org →
DOJ/FBI Quietly Request Deadline Extension from FISA Court – Deadline Moved to February 5th…
A quiet (oral) request from the DOJ/FBI is noted in a late Friday release from FISA Court Presiding Judge James Boasberg. [LINK] The previous deadline was January 28th. As noted the FISC has granted a one week extension until February … Continue reading →
FBI Gets Head-Whacked By Barr As Dem Panic Grows Over Mysterious Sealed Criminal Indictments
We learn that Trump is empowering the MEME of the constitutional Sheriff in order to neutralize the renegade behavior of the FBI which has in fact been a chronic problem there from the very beginning. This is a huge change in thinking and perception that itself may be temporary until he is able to deploy legistlative solutions as well. Recall that victory in 2020, means Trump can push through a wall of legislative changes that will impact every component of the Federal government. This term he has unwound the regulatory state in particular and shifted the political balance in... more »
Kayak innovation.
This is interesting. It needs to be produced as a commercial product. The actual frame can be made using bamboo allowing actual manufacturing almost anywhere at any canoe manufacturer or kayak manufacturer. At most we could make up kits that include nylon ropes to suspend it all as a hammock as well and a ground sheet canvass as well. All handy for camping and wilderness travel. Even bicycle shops could get into making these up provided they have an available river or lakeside. Renting bicycles has become a thing. Renting kayaks like this is very attractive as repair is tri... more »
Terrifying 'Geometric Shaped' Humanoid in Northern California
What you are plausibly seeing here is a Giant Sloth applying vision blocking to the observers mind. We also get some truly important data as well in the details. The real tip off is that the hands sported three thick fingers. The other three may have been part of the illusion. Three thick fingers conform to my expectations for the Giant Sloth, known from the fossil record as three toed. Once you understand that certain larger creatures on our world can essentially cloak, then reports like this need to be first tested against exactly that conjecture. Whatever that was, it wa... more »
An Introduction to Q
This is an excellent report on the Q phenomena. Understand that Mil INTEL has more resources than the entirety of all the other known INTEL agencies. Understand they have been tracking the NWO conspiracy to take control of the USA government for decades. Those plans were nearing actual completion and we are seeing echos of some of their plans emerge as desperate attempts to recovery. As I have posted before, I had the advantage of understanding what MIL INTEL does, or enough to at least immediately recognize the fingerprints. There is literally a WAR underway and victory in 2... more »
The Thunberg fallacies
Greta Thunberg is calling for ruinous climate policies that make no sense. That's what you get when you're clueless propaganda tool. The post The Thunberg fallacies appeared first on CFACT.
Can the U.S. Military Survive in the Missile Era?
*Andrew Fair* *Security, Middle East* Warfare by missile is going to be part of any major great power conflict. Is America up to the challenge? On January 8, 2020, over a dozen Iranian missiles rained down on two American military bases in Iraq, highlighting the threat posed by the proliferation of intermediate-range missile systems among America’s most likely adversaries. In response to this threat, the U.S. Army is developing its own intermediate-range missiles capable of striking targets (such as enemy missile launch sites) hundreds of kilometers away, providing ground forces... more »
What Joe Biden's Internet Plan Means For Americans
*James Pethokoukis* *Technology, Americas* Not every problem has a handy legislative solution. And right now we are seeing an evolutionary process where internet companies are wrestling with moderation at scale. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shouldn’t be “revoked, immediately.” Former Vice President Joe Biden — worried about online falsehoods — is wrong about that new policy idea of his, which the Democratic presidential candidate recently related to The New York Times. Again, Section 230 is a foundational law for the modern, two-way internet that relies on big ... more »
America's Aircraft Carriers: Unstoppable Military Machines Or Sitting Ducks?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Maybe both? *Key point: *The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor shows that certain attacks can backfire on the enemy. Since the 1950s, the supercarrier has been the most visible representation of U.S. military power and maritime hegemony. Although supercarriers have participated in nearly every military conflict since the commissioning of USS Forrestal in 1955, no carrier has come under determined attack from a capable opponent. In part, this is because supercarriers are very difficult to attack, but the symbolic grandeur of the massive ships also play... more »
Urgent warning to readers coronavirus already killed 112,000 in China and out of control
Out of control coronavirus now spread around the world. People dropping dead in streets and on trains from acute kidney failure in China. Australia should ban all Chinese from entering Australia or any person who may have been in China. https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/news-nation/coronavirus-in-china-20-million-quarantined-2-8-million-infected-112-000-dead Silver contributed by Danny Colloidal Silver has been known for many years now to […]
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A Yorkshireman Many people were taken aback by the appointment of Chris Mason to replace the younger Dimbleby as host of *Any Questions? * People were expecting a 'diverse' person to be appointed. A headline at *The Conservative Woman *summed it up: *White man gets BBC job. What went wrong?* If. however, you thought this was a rare example of the BBC* not *following its 'diversity'/'identity' obsession, you were a bit premature. Today's *Times *interview with Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya confirms that The Great Chris Mason (™ Andrew Marr) wasn't just chosen on merit. He was ch... more »
Lost for words
*The Times* has an interview today with BBC Radio 4's new controller Mohit Bakaya. The funniest part of it came when Matthew Moore of *The TImes* raised the subject of new Radio 4 comedy, asking "When did Radio 4 last launch a format that actually made people laugh?" Mohit couldn't name any. He had to email Matthew later. Says it all really.
Two views
A happy fugue Is that the ghost of Sir Michael Winner I hear saying "Calm down dear!" to Jonathan Freedland of *The Guardian*/BBC Radio 4? *Without the BBC we could be facing a post-truth dystopia* is the headline to his latest *Guardian *piece. I have to say that I prefer Rod Liddle's latest piece for *The Spectator. *It is spot on, and contains such beautifully-written sentences as: Radio 4 meanwhile transformed itself into an endless fugue of misery and victimhood.
Will Mark Mardell get grounded?
Mark Mardell's home from home Also according to the *Daily Mail*, programmes like *The World at One *and *Today *are facing cuts. *Newsnight*, however, looks safe thanks to that Prince Andrew interview. Poor Mark Mardell's wings might have to be cut then. How will he cope without his regular 'reporting' trips to Lake Como?
Another petition
Cancelled The *Daily Mail* reports that a petition to save Victoria Derbyshire's dreary TV show has now topped the 12,000 mark. Over a million people signed the 2015 petition for the BBC to reinstate Jeremy Clarkson, and that got nowhere. This has a long way to go to reach that level of public interest.
John v Jane
Hard-done-by Jane Garvey John Humphrys isn't letting go quite yet. Here he is giving Jane Garvey both barrels in his *Daily Mail *column today, beginning with the 'gender pay gap' business: It still grates to hear presenters such as Garvey behave as though they are making a heroic sacrifice for humanity rather than enjoying a privileged job most people would sell their souls for. It's almost as annoying as hearing her on *Woman's Hour* this week stating as indisputable fact that men do not experience the joy of newborn babies as women do. How does she know? This is what got John... more »
New Open Thread
The old Open Thread, like Lord Hall himself, must now make way for a new, more diverse thread. Thank you for all your comments. They are much appreciated.
Rio No Longer Most Sought-After Carnaval Destination for Second Consecutive Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Whether you like it or not, Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval is one of the greatest shows in the world. During the days of revelry, millions of tourists visit the Marvelous City for the enchantment of the Samba schools parade in the Marquês de Sapucaí and/or to have fun in the […] The post Rio No Longer Most Sought-After Carnaval Destination for Second Consecutive Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Oi Collects US$1 Billion by Selling Stake in Angolan Telecoms Operator
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Oi has officially sold its stake in Unitel to the state-owned oil company Sonangol. The Brazilian company is under judicial reorganization and has been selling off non-essential assets. It held 25 percent of the Angolan operator's shares and the transaction totaled US$1 (R$4) billion. Oi was to be paid R$699.1 […] The post Oi Collects US$1 Billion by Selling Stake in Angolan Telecoms Operator appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Seeks Partnership with India to Convert Ethanol Into Global Commodity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Mines and Energy, Bento Albuquerque, said he believes in a partnership between Brazil and India to convert ethanol into a global commodity. On Thursday, January 23rd, the Minister took part in a seminar on business opportunities between the two countries in the areas of energy and mining, […] The post Brazil Seeks Partnership with India to Convert Ethanol Into Global Commodity appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Terminates Participation in CELAC Regional Alliance
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's government has announced its withdrawal from the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). According to Brasília, the regional alliance is no longer capable of acting appropriately in the context of a regional crisis. President Jair Bolsonaro also made this statement since, in the words of his Foreign […] The post Brazil Terminates Participation in CELAC Regional Alliance appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Criticizes Argentina Over Plan Changing Military Powers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro again criticized his Argentine counterpart, Alberto Fernández, on Thursday night, January 24th. In a social media message, Bolsonaro published a story by the local newspaper 'Cronista' reporting a proposal by Fernández's government to remove some powers from the Armed Forces command. For Bolsonaro, the measure would leave […] The post Bolsonaro Criticizes Argentina Over Plan Changing Military Powers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentine Airline Flybondi Says It Could Fly Domestic Routes in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Argentine ultra-low cost airline Flybondi may consider starting to operate domestic flights within Brazil, a company executive said on Friday. “It is not crazy to think of having a domestic operation,” said Mauricio Sana Saldaña, Flybondi’s chief commercial officer. Flybondi already operates international flights between Brazil and Buenos Aires. […] The post Argentine Airline Flybondi Says It Could Fly Domestic Routes in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Happy New Year
*Yes, it's the Year of the Rat. * Democrats believe that it a sign that they can readily identify with. But were they all born in the Rat year? I think not. It may be cultural appropriation on a grand scale. In China, the white metal Rat Year is generally lucky, but with Coronavirus spreading like wildfire causing the government to shut down much of the intercity transportation in metropolitan areas, how lucky it it really? The impact is being felt in the cultural sector. Even though the Chinese New Year is usually the country's most popular moviegoing period of the year, this year... more »
Lobster price plummets from $105 to $0 per kilo as coronavirus triggers export freeze
The world's largest rock lobster exporter has halted production as the coronavirus shuts down Chinese New Year celebrations.
Rafael Nadal rolls on with win over countryman Pablo Carreno Busta
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World number one Rafael Nadal tunes up for a possible clash with Nick Kyrgios, demolishing his Spanish countryman Pablo Carreno Busta in the Australian Open third round.
Local Climate Policy Run Amok, Bellingham Edition
Bellingham, Washington tries to take on climate change....and their well-intentioned plan misses an elephant in the room.
When Good Becomes Common - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*To make clear, please click on the image above**When good becomes common, then these troubles of Mankind will cease to exist. When courage arrives, then movement will occur. Movement toward a world of loving kindness and shared responsibility. A future of honest and just resource distribution and use.* *© ** M.N. Hopkins* *Note: During this month of January 2020 I intend to release one to two of my quotations which were taken from earlier inspirational writings going back 23 years to today. I will also post any newly inspired quotations or poems written during this mo... more »
5 Ways to Know If You're at Risk From the Wuhan Coronavirus
*William Petri* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Do not panic- you're likely not at risk. Editor’s note: The Chinese government has quarantined Wuhan, a port city of 11 million people, and it has restricted travel to and from several other cities, including Beijing, to contain the coronavirus that has sickened more than 800 people and killed at least 25 as of Jan. 23, 2020. A case has been reported in Seattle, and officials are monitoring a patient with a possible case in College Station, Texas. This raises the question: Will this spread – to me? *Am I at risk?* Not ... more »
Drones Are Changing How Iran And North Korea Fight Wars
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* America too. *Key point: *In the United States, it is often said that the F-35 is the last manned fighter jet America will produce. Last week’s surprise drone attack on a Saudi Arabian oil field has kicked up a significant debate on whether this is the future of conflict. The debate over drones has grown dramatically since President Barack Obama began to rely on them heavily in the war on terrorism. Other countries have quickly adapted and developed their own programs. In the United States, it is often said that the F-35 is the last manned fig... more »
Why America And Iran Won't Go To War Anytime Soon
*James Holmes* *Security, Middle East* If we are lucky. *Key point: *Perhaps World War III will come one day—but today is not that day. Will Tehran and Washington let slip the dogs of war following last week’s aerial takedown of Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s IRGC) Quds Force? You could be forgiven for thinking so considering the hot takes that greeted the news of the drone strike outside Baghdad. For example, one prominent commentator, the Council on Foreign Relations’ Richard Haass, opined that the Middle East “region (and possibly the w... more »
Why Tsai's Victory In Taiwan Has China Very Worried
*Huong Le Thu, Mark Harrison* *Security, Asia* Will this imperial Taiwan's security? In Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections on 11 January 2020, Tsai Ing-wen secured a second term as president and her party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), maintained its legislative majority. The elections attracted unprecedented international attention in the context of US–China strategic competition and the hardline stance of the Chinese Communist Party in the Xi Jinping era. Beijing continues to insist on the inevitability of ‘reunification’ and has intensified pressure on ... more »
Another Great Depression or Tax Justice and Transparency? The Tax Justice Network January 2020 Podcast
TaxCast ranges well beyond tax today, with topics including IMF warnings, the Brexit rogue UK vision, and looting in Angola.
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