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Interesting info emerges on crashed Ukrainian airplane
On January 8, Boeing 737 of Ukraine’s International Airlines, flight PS752 with 176 passengers aboard crashed in Tehran, not far from Imam Khomeini airport. Flight PS752, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, hurtled into farmland outside of Tehran, Iran only minutes after taking off from the capital’s main international airport. The second preliminary investigation report on January 21st concluded that the PS752 was downed by two short-range surface-to-air missiles. Iran wanted access to the black box but neither France nor the US allowed them the information necessary to get into the box. In... more »
A President Cannot-- Not Even An Illegitimate One-- Be Impeached For Character-- No Matter How Bad It Is
I don't think anyone in the House thinks they're going to get 20 Republicans to vote to remove Trump from office. They'll be lucky if they can keep Joe Manchin, Doug Jones and Kyrsten Sinema on the reservation and get even *one* Republican, presumably Collins or Murkowski. Instead, I think what the Democrats are trying to do is create a record for posterity *and* make a case against Trump's reelection. And they're been very successful in doing just that. Attacking Trump's character is certainly an indictment for voters to consider, both when they decide for whom to vote in the p... more »
Google — A Dictator Unlike Anything the World Has Ever Known
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance – Robert Epstein is a Harvard trained psychologist who has exposed how Google is manipulating public opinion through their search engine so they can change the results of elections and many other important areas His research shows how Google is using new techniques of manipulation that have never […] The post Google — A Dictator Unlike Anything the World Has Ever Known appeared first on Health Nut News.
Sheldon Silver Is A Criminal, So How About Joe Biden?
* It was back in July 2017 that we last visited the subject of the federal criminal prosecution for corruption against former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. The occasion was the reversal at that time by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals of Silver’s conviction on all seven of the counts on which he had been found guilty. * Did that mean that Shelly was off the hook? Not so fast. The prosecutors elected to re-try Silver on all seven counts, subject to more restrictive jury instructions. In May 2018 Silver was again convicted on all seven counts. His appeal of the new... more »
Presdient Trump: How Long Can Ukraine Last 'In Fight With Russia'?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met on Wednesday. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters *RFE: **Trump Heard Asking On Tape: How Long Can Ukraine Last 'In Fight With Russia'?* U.S. President Donald Trump asked dinner guests how long Ukraine would be able to resist Russian aggression, according to a tape recorded at a 2018 gathering with donors. “How long would they last in a fight with Russia?” Trump is heard asking in the audio portion of a video recording obtained by U.S. media outlets, including the Associated Press and ABC News, on January 24-25. Someone... more »
In 2018 Ukraine Quashed Cases Related To Mueller Investigation Apparently In Exchange For Weapons-Funding From Trump; 2019 Shakedown of Ukraine Apparently Not the First
US Army photo: “Mission: Provide a man-portable, highly lethal and survivable medium anti-tank weapon system to the infantry, scouts, and … Continue reading →
The Establishment Doesn’t Fear Trump, And It Doesn’t Fear Bernie. It Fears You.
During the George W Bush administration it was popular in conspiracy circles to speculate that events might be orchestrated which would allow the Bush family to complete a coup against the US Constitution and hold on to power indefinitely. Such paranoia and suspicion of government […]
SIPRI: China Is The World’s Second-Biggest Arms Producer
A military vehicle carrying a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone travels past Tiananmen Square during military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo *Reuters: **China has world's second-largest arms industry, think tank estimates* STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Newly available data suggests that China is the world’s second-biggest arms producer, behind the United States and ahead of Russia, a leading conflict and armaments think-tank said on Monday. A lack of transpa... more »
Police taser Canberra Raiders' Curtis Scott after he allegedly kicked, punched officer
Curtis Scott, who joined the Canberra Raiders late last year, is facing five charges including resisting police and two counts of assault.
Body found floating offshore near Marion Bay on SA's Yorke Peninsula
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Police are currently trying to recover a body which was discovered this morning, and has been swept towards cliffs on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Sydney schools banning pupils at risk of coronavirus
The NSW Government urges principals to monitor children and staff for "strange illnesses", with some schools ordering pupils at risk of coronavirus infection to get doctor's certificates before returning to class.
'Tonight is for Kobe': Tears and tributes at Grammy Awards
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Kobe Bryant's death casts a shadow over the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, home of his beloved LA Lakers basketball team, where the Grammy Awards are currently underway.
This 11-year-old lost his mum and brother in a terror attack, and is now doing all he can to help bushfire victims
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Eleven-year-old Murtaza Hussain's mother and brother were killed in a terrorist attack in Pakistan in 2012. After moving to Australia, he is now donating all the money he can to SA's bushfire appeal.
Double delight for Australian golf as Leishman, Herbert win titles
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Australian golf fans have an Australia Day to remember as Marc Leishman wins a US PGA title at Torrey Pines and Lucas Herbert claims his maiden European tour title at the Dubai Desert Classic.
News of Kobe Bryant's death broke 10 minutes before several NBA games. Here's what the players did
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Scheduled NBA games went ahead following news of Kobe Bryant's death, leaving seasoned players in tears on the sidelines and others paying tribute on the court.
Kobe Bryant's talent was obvious, but his mindset made him extraordinary
For 20 years, Kobe Bryant gave his all to the LA Lakers and basketball. In that time he became one of the most successful NBA players in history, and inspired millions of people from all walks of life to strive for greatness before his death at the age of 41.
Wuhan Coronavirus News Updates -- January 26, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *Coronavirus death toll rockets to EIGHTY with 24 new fatalities reported at the outbreak’s epicentre in Wuhan and nearly 400 new cases as experts warn it can spread BEFORE symptoms show* * Today, health minister Ma Xiaowei said that 'it seems like the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger' * The announcement before a packed briefing hall of face-masked reporters has sparked concern in Britain * Comes as mayor of disease-plagued city Zhou Xianwan said officials stepping up construction of hospitals * Beijing's health minister assured face-masked reporters ... more »
Going from Entertaining to Precise about RCT and #RIPKobeBryant
In 2018, I was invited to a mock trial entitled Public School System Charged with Fraud: Guilty or Not Guilty? about public education at Freedom Fest, a Libertarian conference that is held yearly in Las Vegas. Which basically says that if you have a conference in Vegas— I will say yes to just about any opportunity to speak. 🙂 I
SophieCo.Visionaries: We Know How to Restore an Anti-Ageing Molecule in Our DNA – Geneticist
RT They say age breeds wisdom. But can we grow personally and mature, while staying young and healthy? Can ageing be cured just like any other disease? We asked David Sinclair, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School. end
Gaza Developments Portend Military Escalation with Israel
Gaza Developments Portend Military Escalation with Israel by Adnan Abu Amer, https://www.al-monitor.com/ It took only two weeks for the first exchange of fire of 2020 between Israel and the Gaza Strip. The confrontation came Jan. 15, just one day after the Israel Defense Forces released its annual intelligence assessment, which — to no one’s surprise — …
Trump’s “No-Peace/Peace Plan” for Palestine. Netanyahu/Gantz Invited to White House to Discuss “Deal of the Century”
Trump’s “No-Peace/Peace Plan” for Palestine. Netanyahu/Gantz Invited to White House to Discuss “Deal of the Century” by Stephen Lendman, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ Leaked information shows Trump’s so-called deal of the century is a one-sided scam, favoring Israel at the expense of fundamental Palestinian rights. – The so-called peace process is the greatest hoax in modern times, along …
Trump’s Plan Isn’t about Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians
Trump’s Plan Isn’t about Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians by JACOB MAGID, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ As rivals Netanyahu and Gantz get White House invite, Washington’s proposal could be a basis for long-elusive Israeli unity government, and a springboard for annexing settlements – In preparation for the release of his administration’s long-awaited Middle East peace plan, US President …
Palestinians Insist US’ Deal of Century Won’t Pass
Palestinians Insist US’ Deal of Century Won’t Pass by Mona Kandil, https://www.presstv.com/ The Palestinian authority has again clarified that the Palestinian stance from the US’ so-called deal of the century remains as it has always been, a complete refusal of the pro-Israel deal. – The PA warned both Israel and the United states not …
Martin Armstrong: Fed Losing Control On Every Possible Level — Fed Trying to Stop Global Economic Contagion
Martin Armstrong: Fed Losing Control On Every Possible Level — Fed Trying to Stop Global Economic Contagion by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com (Early Sunday Release) Legendary geopolitical and financial analyst Martin Armstrong says, “The Fed is trapped. If it stops (injecting money into the repo market by billions of dollars daily), interest rates will rise.” – Armstrong goes …
China Coronavirus Spreads With No Visible Symptoms as Death Toll Grows to 80 & US Confirms 5th Case
China Coronavirus Spreads With No Visible Symptoms as Death Toll Grows to 80 & US Confirms 5th Case by https://www.rt.com/ The death toll from the 2019-nCoV coronavirus outbreak in China has reached 80 with hundreds of new infections detected. Meanwhile, US public health officials have confirmed new cases of the coronavirus in Los Angeles and …
How Israel Exploits the Holocaust to Justify War Crimes Against Palestinians(Real Jews)
The Real News Network On the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asked world leaders to condemn the International Criminal Court for investigating Israeli war crimes and crimes against humanity. end
Israel Strikes Gaza in Response to Rocket Fire & Balloon Launches
Smells like a Zionist False Flag operation to justify the mass murder of Palestinians (Real Jews). – Israel Strikes Gaza in Response to Rocket Fire & Balloon Launches by https://www.rt.com/ Israeli forces are striking Hamas targets in Gaza for a second day, responding to projectile launches from there. It comes as PM Benjamin Netanyahu is …
Israel & Saudi Arabia Unite to Destroy Iran
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Davos Man Calls Market a Ponzi Scheme Enabled by the FedRes
maneco64 “Global Central Banks Fueling a Ponzi Market”: https://www.guggenheiminvestments.com… “Why Guggenheim’s Minerd Sees the Market as a ‘Ponzi Scheme'”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB3_o… end
Digital Currency: What Do the Global Banking Elite Want?
Digital Currency: What Do the Global Banking Elite Want? by Steven Guinness, https://stevenguinness2.wordpress.com/ Amidst the annual spectacle of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Bank for International Settlements this week announced that multiple central banks have created a group that will ‘assess potential cases for central bank digital currencies‘. Here is the press release …
China Coronavirus ‘Spreads Before Symptoms Show’ – BBC News
BBC News A new coronavirus that has spread to almost 2,000 people is infectious in its incubation period – before symptoms show – making it harder to contain, Chinese officials say. Some 56 people have died from the virus. Health minister Ma Xiaowei told reporters the ability of the virus to spread appeared to be …
Keeping it Real When Everything Isn’t | Rob Kirby
FinanceAndLiberty.com As regulators turn a blind eye to designed crashes on the platinum and palladium markets… As Fed bond repos pump hundreds of billions in to prop up banks, hedge funds, and stocks… As bond auctions are bailed out, and government stats reflect unrecognizable distortions of the reality of people’s lives… Prudent and responsible individuals …
Ukraine Has a Nazi Problem & People Are Starting to Notice
RT America World leaders are gathering in Israel to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. But Ukraine’s delegation is notably absent. RT America’s Michele Greenstein joins Rick Sanchez to discuss Ukraine’s decision and to explain Ukraine’s complicated relationship with the legacy of World War II and how it informs the country’s politics even …
Truth Comes Out: New Evidence Syria Gas Attack Report Falsified
RonPaulLibertyReport Former OPCW inspector Ian Henderson testified to the UN Security Council this week that his team’s report on the April 2018 alleged gas attack in Douma, Syria, had been falsified at the orders of senior management and perhaps under pressure from the US government. The US mainstream media is silent. end
Top 10 Corporations Whose Products Contribute the Most to Plastic Pollution Around the World
The plastic pollution issue has come to a head in several different parts of the world, with scientists, activists and everyday people alike bemoaning the many signs that things have gotten out of control. According to a January 2016 report from the World Economic Forum, the equivalent of one truckload of plastic enters the ocean every minute. In order to get a handle on where all the plastic may be coming from, the Break Free From Plastic Movement was enlisted by the charity Greenpeace along with 10,000 volunteers across 42 countries, in hopes of carrying out the world’s most a... more »
"Some Practical Questions About The Coronavirus Epidemic"
*"Some Practical Questions About The Coronavirus Epidemic"* by Charles Hugh Smith *"1.* When public transportation is halted and commerce grinds to a halt as people avoid public places and gatherings, thousands of employees no longer go to work. Who pays their wages while the city is locked down? The employers? Then who compensates the employers, since their income has also gone to zero? Does China have a universal unemployment insurance system that can quickly issue payments to all people who are no longer going to work and getting a paycheck from an employer? What about the thou... more »
On The Importance of Attacks and Refutations
To say that a philosophy is not good because it has been refuted is like saying that the soccer game was pointless because neither team scored a goal despite playing very hard. All the important philosophies in the world have been attacked and refuted several times—but that has actually strengthened these philosophies, enabling them to dominate our culture and politics. Philosophical criticism makes a philosophy relevant by placing it in the historical context. The worst thing that can happen to a philosophy is neglect by other schools. For instance, the 20th century philosophy of E... more »
Mark Meadows and Trey Gowdy Discuss Impeachment and FBI FISA Fraud…
Mark Meadows and Trey Gowdy appear on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss their perspectives on the ongoing impeachment trial of President Trump. Both Meadows and Gowdy point out the important aspect in HPSCI Chairman and Lead House Manager … Continue reading →
CHINA QUARANTINES 11 MILLION PEOPLE OVER ‘MYSTERIOUS VIRUS’
With talk of mass quarantines and inflated numbers of sufferers and deaths from a new strain of Coronavirus “2019-nCoV,” emanating from China and Asia, we wonder what is really behind all this News hype. Is... The post CHINA QUARANTINES 11 MILLION PEOPLE OVER ‘MYSTERIOUS VIRUS’ appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Is North Korea Preparing For A Major Missile Test?
*CNN: **Satellite imagery shows activity at critical North Korean missile site* Recent satellite imagery shows vehicle activity at a critical North Korean missile site that could potentially signal early preparations for a missile or missile engine test, according to one administration official and three defense officials familiar with the latest US assessment. Vehicles have been seen at the Sanumdong missile research center near Pyongyang in recent days, the officials said. The vehicles are not believed to be involved in fueling missiles and US officials are not certain whether ... more »
Iranian Foreign Minister Asks Trump For Talks And To Remove Sanctions. Trump Says No
Trump repeated his tweet dismissing negotiations in both English and Persian Daily Mail: *'We're still at the negotiating table': Iranian Foreign Minister asks Trump for talks and to remove sanctions - but President says 'No Thanks!' in English and Persian* * Foreign Minster Mohammed Javad Zarif said Iran is willing to negotiate * But said U.S. must drop all sanctions as a precondition to any talks * 'No thanks!' Trump tweeted in English and Persian in response * Tensions remain high after US drone strike that killed top Iranian general Iran's foreign minister has said that the... more »
Brexit Will Be Britain's Never-Ending Story
*Peter Harris* *economy, Europe* [image: Reuters] Britain is formally leaving the EU at midnight on January 31. But no matter how sweet this moment will be for hardened Euroskeptics, it will only be the beginning of a process that has no real end in sight. At the end of this month, Britain will formally leave the European Union (EU). Regardless of whether Big Ben “bongs” in celebration of the occasion, there will be a shared sense of relief that the long-running and rancorous debate over how to move ahead with Brexit is coming to a close. Even those who have steadfastly opposed B... more »
It's Time to Deep-Six Deepfakes
*Amitai Etzioni* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The spread of deepfakes will feed into the narrative that the media is manipulated and cannot be trusted, further undermining public confidence in the free press. Facebook just banned the posting of “deepfake” videos. Congress should require other platforms to follow. “Deepfake” refers to an image, audio recording, or video that has been altered using artificial intelligence (AI), so that while the presentation seems completely authentic, what one sees or hears did not actually happen. For example, in April 2018, comedian Jo... more »
This Man Is Trump's Biggest Problem in the Middle East
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Middle East* The United States has a big problem in the Middle East. His name: Mohammed Bin Salman. The United States has a big problem in the Middle East. His name: Mohammed Bin Salman. The young Saudi crown prince once praised by *New York Times *columnist Thomas Friedman as an Arab version of Nelson Mandela (my words, not his) is back in the news again. And as has become common fare for Bin Salman, the news is all negative. Last week’s report that Saudi Arabia hacked Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s cell phone and later attempted to blackmail the ... more »
I Bought a Truck on Carvana. Here’s How it Works.
*David Axe* *Technology, * Bottom line: to get the car you really want on Carvana, you might have to wait. And if you finance through Carvana, you could end up paying more than if you get a loan from an outside bank. But, overall, the experience was decent. I’m a busy guy and I hate shopping. So when I decided to finally buy that old truck I’ve always wanted, I tried used-car app Carvana. I didn’t hate it. On the other hand, I took my sweet time and that helped. Bottom line: to get the car you really want on Carvana, you might have to wait. And if you finance through Carvana, y... more »
Russia Is Determined to Buy Stealth Fighters, Bombers, Drones and Even a New Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* The Russian armed forces have committed to a wide range of expensive acquisitions programs, in particular new ships and planes. The likely cost strains credulity. The Russian armed forces have committed to a wide range of expensive acquisitions programs, in particular new ships and planes. The likely cost strains credulity. With a mere $70-billion annual budget, a tenth what the United States spends on its own military, the Kremlin is trying to match many of the Pentagon’s major ship and plane programs. There’s a new stealth fighter. An armed wing... more »
Anomaly Detection: When Old Statistics School May Still Beat Super-Duper Machine Learning
One of the most suprising results of the "Machine Learning for Jets" (but really, for particle physics in general) workshop I attended in New York City two weeks ago was the outcome of a challenge that the organizers had proposed to the participants: find a hidden signal of some new physics process in a dataset otherwise made up of some physics background, when no information on the new physics was given, nor on the model of the background.<\p> The problem is called, in statistical terms, as one of anomaly detection. read more
Joe Biden in 2020 Copies Hillary Clinton in 2016
Eric Zuesse The 2016 Iowa Democratic Presidential Caucuses were held on 1 February 2016 and produced 49.9% for Hillary Clinton and 49.5% for Bernie Sanders. On 12 January 2016, Politico headlined “Sanders bests Clinton in new early state polls” and reported that “The intensifying rivalry between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders spiked a few degrees […] More The post Joe Biden in 2020 Copies Hillary Clinton in 2016 appeared first on The Duran.
Sunday Talks: Representative John Ratcliffe Discusses House Fraud Within Impeachment Articles…
Representative John Ratcliffe appears with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the fraudulent construct of the House impeachment articles. Ratcliffe highlights how the ‘whistle-blower’ (CIA Eric Ciaramella) and the Intelligence Community Inspector General, Michael Atkinson, have conflicting testimony in the House and … Continue reading →
New York company recalls cheese in five states after tests find E. coli
Random testing by state officials has found E. coli contamination in cotija cheese, spurring a recall in five states. The New York company Quesos La Ricura Ltd. is recalling an undisclosed number of packages of the cheese because they may be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing E. coli bacteria, according to test results from Florida... Continue Reading
Rockets 'Hit US Embassy' In Iraq Capital
US embassy in Baghdad has been repeatedly targeted by rockets (Reuters) *Daily Mail:* *Three rockets 'score direct hits on the US embassy in Baghdad' in latest round of missiles aimed at heavily fortified Green Zone* * The diplomatic mission has been regularly hit by rockets in recent months * Sunday's attack took place earlier than usual and is first time direct hit reported * It comes as demonstrators hit Iraq streets to keep up their protest movement Three rockets slammed into the US embassy in Iraq's capital on Sunday in the first direct hit reported after months of close calls,... more »
Did MOSSAD Reciprocate Trump’s Soelimani Ambush with Kobe Bryant Copter Crash?
Kobe Bryant was one of several celebrities directly criticizing Trump’s “divisive, aggressive rhetorics.” Is it possible that the Israeli MOSSAD is actively eliminating Trump’s political enemies as a token of appreciation for the latter’s significant contribution to the Greater Israel Project in the Middle East? We reckon that Kobe’s death could serve as a strong … Continue reading Did MOSSAD Reciprocate Trump’s Soelimani Ambush with Kobe Bryant Copter Crash? →
Top 10 Fake Science Stories of 2019
This article lists ten news stories from 2019 that were debunked for using fake science, including a range of issues covering false climate claims, gun violence statistics, inaccurate breathalyzer tests and more.
‘Gross Mismanagement’: Green Forestry Policies Blamed for Fueling Australian Bush Fires
Patrick Michaels, who served as Virginia state climatologist for 27 years, said that until the dry understory brush is cleaned up, these regions will be subject to horrific fires every year.
“Only Contrarians Will Survive”
*“Only Contrarians Will Survive”* by Egon von Greyerz "We are currently standing before one of the most unique and frightening periods in history. Never have there been so many extremes in so many different areas. In the last 100 years everything seems to have developed so much faster, including population, technology, inflation, debt, money printing, budget deficits, stock, bond and property prices, crypto currencies etc. All of these areas are now in an exponential growth phase. The final stage of exponential growth is explosive and looks like a spike that goes straight up. A sp... more »
Is Bernie The Frontrunner Now? Or Will The Right-Wing Newspaper In New Hampshire Deliver That State To Amy Klobuchar?
*Amy Klobuchar by Nancy Ohanian* Over the weekend in New Hampshire, the *Union Leader* endorsed Amy Klobuchar for president. Good news? Well... maybe for her competitors. The *Union Leader* isn't just a Republican Party mouthpiece, it's one of the most notoriously conservative daily newspapers in the country. Democratic primary voters don't normally take election advice from a newspaper equivalent of Sean Hannity. [image: Goal Thermometer]"If there is to be any realistic challenge to Trump in November," wrote the McQuaids, "the Democratic nominee needs to have a proven and substant... more »
'Bullying' insurance middlemen targeting bushfire victims
The financial complaints watchdog is warning victims of the recent bushfires about potentially dodgy "middlemen" offering to broker quick payouts with insurance companies.
Sydney to host Matildas Olympic qualifiers after coronavirus concerns
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The Matildas will look to qualify for the Olympics on home soil after the qualification tournament is moved from China over concerns about the coronavirus.
Trucks stranded, roads cut as widespread rain prompts flood warnings for central and western Queensland
Parts of Queensland are expected to get 200 millimetres of rain in just a few hours today as rain cuts off towns, and brings relief to graziers.
Without Lynn, Tom says he would have died in a bushfire. But not everyone may be so lucky
When Lynn Armington's house caught fire in a massive bushfire in Perth, she managed to get her husband, who is blind and in a wheelchair, to safety but the couple lost everything else.
U.S. Senator Sanders Emerging As Top Democratic Presidential Candidate
The top five candidates in the poll have all already qualified for the New Hampshire Democratic debate early next month. Tulsi Gabbard still needs to earn 5 per cent or more in two additional polls to earn a spot on stage *Daily Mail: **Bernie Sanders emerges as top Democratic presidential candidate in New Hampshire survey as he continues his polling surge ahead of former frontrunner Joe Biden* * Bernie Sanders continued his polling surge by earning the top spot in a New Hampshire poll released Monday where he amassed 25 per cent support * The poll was released a few weeks before Ne... more »
Sunday Talks: Senator Lankford Crushes George Stephanopoulos….
Senator James Lankford appears on ABC This Week with George Stephanopoulos to discuss his perspective around the ongoing senate trial of President Trump. During the interview DNC operative Stephanopoulos attempts to retain an opposition false narrative and Senator Lankford just … Continue reading →
DogGone Politics in America!
It seems that the town of Fair Haven, Vt. has the right idea for politicians. This article from WESH2 news in Vermont says a lot about how we need to be a little less serious about life, and provides us a fun way to raise community spirit. This country needs a lot more community spirit. I bet the debates will be more interesting than the DNC debates we’ve seen this year also! Fuzzyone
Vatican Urges Visiting Iraqi President to Protect Christians
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VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican on Saturday urged Iraqi President Barham Saleh to guarantee the safety of Christians and ensure they have a future place in the war-battered country.
"In Order To Act..."
“When a man asks himself what is meant by action he proves that he isn't a man of action. Action is a lack of balance. In order to act you must be somewhat insane. A reasonably sensible man is satisfied with thinking.” - James Baldwin
Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Gianna, 13, Dead Alongside Father in Calabasas Helicopter Crash
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant has died in a California helicopter crash, reports said Sunday. His daughter Gianna, 13, also died in the Calabasas crash that killed her father. He was 41. Emergency personnel responded but no one on board survived. Five people are confirmed dead, TMZ reported. The outlet said that Bryant’s wife, Vanessa […] The post Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Gianna, 13, Dead Alongside Father in Calabasas Helicopter Crash appeared first on Health Nut News.
Jason Momoa Visits a Children’s Hospital & Arm Wrestles His Way into Our Hearts
Real-life superhero, actor Jason Momoa, recently visited several exceptional patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. RELATED STORY: FOX: Plane Passenger Gives First-Class Seat to 88-Year-Old Woman, Makes Her ‘Dream’ Come True View this post on Instagram the greatest part of being aquaman is making children happy spreading aloha had a little time before work […] The post Jason Momoa Visits a Children’s Hospital & Arm Wrestles His Way into Our Hearts appeared first on Health Nut News.
Militants On Motorbikes Kill 20 Malian Troops
*BBC:* *Mali: Militants on motorbikes kill 20 troops, officials say* Twenty members of the security forces have been killed in Mali by suspected Islamist militants, officials say. The attack came early on Sunday at the Sokolo military camp in the central Segou region. An official speaking to AFP news agency said the gunmen arrived on motorbikes and that all those killed were gendarmes or paramilitary police. Militants linked to the Islamic State group or al-Qaeda often carry out attacks in Mali and the wider region. Late last year, 24 soldiers were killed by militants in eastern M... more »
Stopping Employers From Asking About Criminal History Is Not Working As Intended
*Walter Olson* *Politics, Americas* There is new evidence that they either fail of effect or harm the intended beneficiaries. President Trump recently signed a bill including a measure called the Fair Chance Act, which will restrict federal contractors from asking applicants about criminal records until after a conditional job offer is made. In a summary of the research in this space last year, Peter Van Doren observed that “ban the box” laws of this sort do not appear to work as intended. Now there is new evidence that they either fail of effect or harm the intended beneficiari... more »
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Needs to Learn Economics
*Ben Shapiro* *Politics, Americas* She just doesn't get it On Monday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., sat for a discussion with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. She dropped a number of shocking statements—statements that elicited nothing but murmurs of agreement from Coates. AOC claimed: “No one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars.” How, pray tell, are American billionaires responsible for such massive theft? According to AOC, the very mechanisms of capitalism mandate such theft. In her view, successful businesspeople simply exploit their workers while maxi... more »
Arctic Ice Loss Is Not as Scary as the Giant Stirring in the South
*Nerilie Abram, Matthew England, Matt King* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] What about at the other icy end of the planet? A record start to summer ice melt in Greenland this year has drawn attention to the northern ice sheet. We will have to wait to see if 2019 continues to break ice-melt records, but in the rapidly warming Arctic the long-term trends of ice loss are clear. But what about at the other icy end of the planet? Antarctica is an icy giant compared to its northern counterpart. The water frozen in the Greenland ice sheet is equivalent to around 7 metres of po... more »
Young Arabs Must Know the Truth About the Holocaust—For Their Own Good
*Ahmed Charai* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Remembering the Holocaust teaches us not only about evil but about the conditions that enable evil motives to seed evil deeds. At a time when the world is rushing madly ahead on a new wave of unprecedented technological change, we dare not lose the lessons that show us how to connect means and ends, motives and deeds. Monday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. World dignitaries will gather together in Israel to mark the coinciding seventy-fifth anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp. As personal tr... more »
North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un's Aunt Appears In Public For The First time Since 2013
Kim Kyong Hui is seen here on the right, two seats away from Kim Jong-un *BBC*: *North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's aunt reappears after six years* The aunt of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has been seen in public for the first time since the execution of her husband in 2013. Kim Kyong-hui is the daughter of North Korea's founder, Kim Il-sung, and sister to former leader Kim Jong-il. She had not been seen since her husband, Chang Song-thaek, was executed by her nephew for "acts of treachery". But on Sunday, state media released a photo of her enjoying new year celebrations. Th... more »
"Sexbots, Robots, Neural Networks, Weird Oriental Games, and the Spores of Skynet"
*"Sexbots, Robots, Neural Networks, * *Weird Oriental Games, and the Spores of Skynet"* by Fred Reed "Today we will have Profound Thought. Actually it’s the only kind we ever have in this corner of the internet. Thunderous insight. Volcanic perceptiveness. That sort of thing. Anyway, some slightly addled questions about robots, and sexbots and their relations with people and how smart they are or aren’t. For example, can you love a robot? I mean with actual affection, such as one might have for a good dog? Or–larger question–how much emotional involvement is possible with machines, ... more »
Climate Models: Good, Bad and Ugly
Several posts here discuss INM-CM4, the Good CMIP5 climate model since it alone closely replicates the Hadcrut temperature record, as well as approximating BEST and satellite datasets. This post is prompted by recent studies comparing various CMIP6 models, the new generation intending to hindcast history through 2014, and forecast to 2100. Background Much revealing information […]
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