Tuesday, January 28, 2020

28 January - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

10:18 pm MST

"Coronavirus Perspective"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
"According to The Lancet science journal, the coronavirus has already achieved a 15% fatality rate and an 83% infection rate. Mathematically speaking, this means that if every person in the greater metropolitan Los Angeles area is exposed, we would expect 1.4 million fatalities in Los Angeles alone, if the numbers reported in The Lancet hold true." - https://www.naturalnews.com/ You can find the Lancet study here: - https://www.thelancet.com/ ○ "Coronavirus Hits 15% Fatality Rate, 83% Infection Rate for Those Exposed; Lancet Publishes Early Study That Points to Alarming Consequences ... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Just as they pervert every American ideal, republicans in the $enate have made no bones about being driven to pervert the concept of blind justice. Last week, they broke the agreed to rules of behavior and decorum and sat around reading books, playing with their fidget spinners (if that's what they call it now) that North Carolina $enator Richard Burr handed out to all 52 of his Repug Party colleagues, some played with their Apple watches that they were supposed to leave at the door. Some just left for the $enate cloakroom without a hall pass. We can only guess what goes... more »

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 27th January 2020

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]

Patriot Humor – Bernie’s Chief Concern

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
ZingAnd How?SavageDon’t You Understand?Ralph NorthamRalph Northam‘Well Regulated Militia’ContrastLeftist LogicDay 1InvestigateWitch HuntCartoons Read more excellent articles at The Patriot Post

Trump Administration Deep-Sixes Obama WOTUS Rule

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 21 hours ago
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ Putting an end to decades of uncertainty over how much regulatory power the federal government has over bodies of water – from ponds to oceans — the Trump administration has overturned and replaced an Obama-era rule that would have imposed federal zoning on millions of acres of private land throughout […]

'No-one was aware': The phone call that ended one family's dream holiday

Conor Byrne at Just In - 21 hours ago
This Darwin family sold their home to travel through Asia, but a message about coronavirus changed everything.

'I've begged my family not to fly Dreamliners': Former Boeing quality manager blows the whistle

Nadia Daly at Just In - 21 hours ago
A whistleblower who worked for Boeing for almost 30 years says his concerns about the company's Dreamliner planes were brushed off and he has begged his family not to fly on them "because I know what's under the skin".

'About bloody time': Moira Shire deemed eligible for drought funding

Warwick Long at Just In - 21 hours ago
After a three-month "debacle" due to a headline-grabbing technicality, the Moira Shire is at last approved for its much-needed drought-relief grant from the Federal Government.

Defence helicopter believed to have sparked bushfire to south of Canberra

Jake Evans at Just In - 21 hours ago
A bushfire caused by a defence helicopter becomes the "most serious" threat to Canberra since its 2003 fires, which killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes.

Australian woman gains custody of son from PNG father after five-year battle

Liam Fox at Just In - 21 hours ago
Charmaine Backhouse found Australian authorities were unable to help her get her son back, so she launched a legal case in PNG — the first time a foreigner has used the law to gain custody of a child in the country.

Animal charity says Biosecurity Queensland urged it to stop feeding starved horses

Elly Bradfield at Just In - 21 hours ago
The founder of a Queensland animal welfare charity says Biosecurity Queensland told her to let eight malnourished horses on a Darling Downs property starve so the agency can strengthen its case against their owner, despite 35 of the horses already dying.

'I'm not ready but here I go': LeBron joins in tributes to Kobe as Lakers game postponed

Just In - 21 hours ago
LeBron James reveals he spoke to Kobe Bryant on the day he died as the current Lakers star honours his "big bro" and "niece Gigi" in an emotional Instagram post.

'We miss him so much': Grandmother's tearful plea for information over toddler's death

Just In - 21 hours ago
Family members share their memories of 2yo Connor Horan, who died in 2018 after he was taken to hospital with multiple head and internal injuries. Police and the family want answers.

Victorian woman charged with murder after husband dies from burns

Karen Percy at Just In - 21 hours ago
Geelong woman Angela Surtees faces court charged with murdering her husband Daniel Surtees, who died in hospital after suffering serious burns.

Bushfire disasters in SA to be investigated by former top cop

Casey Briggs at Just In - 21 hours ago
A review headed by the nation's former AFP commissioner Mick Keelty will examine South Australia's bushfire readiness before and since the "unprecedented" disasters in the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island.

Despite the promises, was this new airport and rail project ever going to get off the ground?

Casey Briggs at Just In - 21 hours ago
For some political observers it was a matter of when, not if, the South Australian Government would abandon its signature 'GlobeLink' infrastructure plan, writes political reporter Casey Briggs.

Police failed to investigate domestic violence against SA woman before her murder, inquest hears

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 21 hours ago
Murder victim Kunmanara May was a known domestic violence victim in a remote Aboriginal community on South Australia's far west coast — but an inquest hears there were no investigations, arrests or intervention orders before her death.

SA woman pleads not guilty to child sex offences allegedly committed over 10 years

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 21 hours ago
A South Australian woman faces a District Court trial for child sex offences allegedly committed in numerous Adelaide suburbs between May 2007 and May 2017.

Untitled

jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 21 hours ago
*Social Justice Revisionism Comes for Washington and Lee* In the fall of 2018, the trustees of Washington and Lee University voted to paper over parts of the university’s history. On the recommendations of Washington and Lee’s “Commission on Institutional History and Community,” the board voted to close off the Recumbent Statue of Robert E. Lee in the university chapel that bears his name and to remove the name of John Robinson from an important campus building. A group of alumni were concerned by those decisions and started to dig deeper. They discovered that those weren’t the on... more »

The Army Has Special Plans For Its New M1A2C Tank

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* The world's most powerful tank is getting even better. *Key Points:* The cost of the new armor and Trophy APS is greater turret weight, which is likely going to be several tons heavier than what the M1A2 was designed for. The M1A2C, formerly known as the M1A2 SEPv3 is America’s most modern tank. The last major “version” of the M1A2 Abrams was developed in the *mid-to-late 2000s*, the M1A2 SEP v2. This upgrade was primarily geared towards the urban combat the Abrams was facing at the time in Iraq. The SEPv2 added the Common Remotely Operated We... more »

US Firearm Related Mortality

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
Firearm death rates are up on a broad basis in the US, and no one yet seems to know why.

Prince Andrew has Provided ‘Zero Cooperation’ in Epstein Investigation

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 21 hours ago
Prince Andrew is reportedly providing no assistance to US Federal investigators in regards to the Jeffery Epstein case. NBC News reports: Prince Andrew has provided “zero cooperation” in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein’s network of enablers, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York said Monday. Andrew, who has been accused of having … The post Prince Andrew has Provided ‘Zero Cooperation’ in Epstein Investigation appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Russia Stood By Iran In Showdown With US

M. K. BHADRAKUMAR at OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
The Iranians did succeed in displaying their formidable missile capability and its capacity to inflict lethal damage on US military establishments. But how could such high-precision hits be achieved except with missiles equipped with satellite guidance and target-tracking capabilities?

The Veil Of Secrecy Is Lifting - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 22 hours ago
*The veil of secrecy is lifting and mankind will feel the burden of years of denial and appeasement. No longer will a few of dark determination rule the Lands. Now, comes a time of equal distribution of resources. Those whom have spawned the inequalities and injustice will no longer be at the helm. Their time has passed. No longer will they be allowed to lead through deception and ill advice. The masses now demand and deserve the truth.* *© **2018 M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkin... more »

The Truth & the Irony: Consortium News and The Continuing Tale of Chrystia Freeland’s Grandfather and His and Her Nazi Scheme for Ukraine Today

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 22 hours ago
Consortium News is suing Canada's NSA for depicting the publisher as part of a Russian cyber-campaign for exposing then Foreign Minsister Chrystia Freeland lying over her history. But has CN undermined its case?

Seoul, Manila to hold 5th round of FTA talks

bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
28-Jan-2020 South Korea plans to hold the fifth round of talks with the Philippines on a bilateral free trade agreement this week, with a goal of concluding the deal this year.

MPR RI harap Preferential Trade Agreement Indonesia-Tunisia bisa segera disepakati

bilaterals.org - 22 hours ago
28-Jan-2020 Ketua MPR RI Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) mendorong perundingan Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) antara Indonesia - Tunisia yang sudah memasuki tahap akhir pembahasan, bisa segera menemukan titik temu.

Some state officials admit outbreak investigation is ongoing; others fail to respond

Coral Beach at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Officials in two states have confirmed they are working with federal officials on an investigation into E. coli illnesses linked to lettuce served by a national restaurant chain. Spokespeople with the Nevada and Vermont state health departments say the agencies are working with the federal agencies on the investigation. Both the CDC and the FDA... Continue Reading

State consumer group calls for food safety improvements

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
A state consumer group has stepped up with recommendations it says would provide a serious boost to our food safety system. The Seattle-based Washington Public Interest Research Group (Wash PIRG) says food safety has improved in the United States, but it cannot be left to rest on its laurels. Here’s a quick rundown on the... Continue Reading

Botulism suspected in Argentina, confirmed in Iceland

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Authorities in Argentina are investigating two suspected cases of foodborne botulism linked to a brand of pickled wild boar. The National Administration of Drugs, Foods and Medical Devices (ANMAT) reported those ill are associated with eating “Escabeche de jabalí” 400-gram of the “Fatto in casa” brand with a date of July 1, 2020, produced by... Continue Reading

The Man Who Led The Invasion of Germany

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Plunder#/media/File:Churchill_on_the_east_bank_of_the_Rhine.jpg] Brigadier General Alvan Cullom Gillem Jr. paved the way for everyone else. *Key Point:* Gillem was one of the first armored commanders in the U.S. military. The United States had not yet entered World War II when *Time* magazine noted that the Army had created two new armored divisions. The commander of one of the divisions, said the magazine, was worthy of note. Selected to command the 3rd Armored Division “was an alert, pr... more »

Medieval Legends, Viking Luxuries, and Climate Change: Meet the Narwhal

Kristin Laidre at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Kristin Laidre* *Science, Arctic Ocean* [image: A pod of narwhals. Note the spiral configuration of the single tusk.] 'The unicorns of the sea' Narwhals are often called the unicorns of the sea. The long tusk of the male narwhal sets these whales apart, but it’s not the only thing that makes *Monodon monoceros* among the most intriguing and mysterious marine mammals. A deep-diving cetacean in the odontocete family (which means “toothed whales”), narwhals live in cold Arctic and sub-Arctic waters. They’re highly adapted to living in areas almost completely covered with sea ice. ... more »

Computers Can Read Your Emotions—But Should They?

Christoffer Heckman at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Christoffer Heckman* *Technology, * [image: Visitors are seen at a screen displaying facial recognition technology at the Digital China Exhibition in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China May 8, 2019. China Daily via REUTERS] It's a serious ethical question. In its annual report, the AI Now Institute, an interdisciplinary research center studying the societal implications of artificial intelligence, called for a ban on technology designed to recognize people’s emotions in certain cases. Specifically, the researchers said affect recognition technology, also called emotion recognition te... more »

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
VIDEO: China virus death toll soars above 100. The total number of confirmed cases in the country has also risen to more than 4,000 pic.twitter.com/LKMsbT1SYW — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 28, 2020 Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures https://t.co/EqBbPvDXGD — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 28, 2020 Stocks crumble as China virus toll mounts, safe havens in demand https://t.co/9FElbgp4mg pic.twitter.com/SXZUnWT92y — Reuters (@Reuters) January 28, 2020 Russians reenact the siege of Leningrad, a key battle during World War Two that lasted fo... more »

Coronavirus Shuts Down 16 Cities, Markets Plunge — 6,000 Medical Staff to Join Frontline to Tackle Outbreak in Hubei

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
CNA 6,000 medical staff are joining the frontline to tackle the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak in Hubei. China’s National Health Commission calls them “angels in white” and “heroes”. There are more than 4,000 cases in China and counting: https://cna.asia/2TZPtsk end

Charles Nenner: If System Breaks Down Gold will be $60,000 per oz — Market Will Go Down 40%

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Charles Nenner: If System Breaks Down Gold will be $60,000 per oz — Market Will Go Down 40% by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says his “stock market cycle has topped.” Look no further than the more than 400 point pounding on Monday for proof. Nenner says, “If we see …

Deal of the Century Offers Non-Sovereign Palestinian State

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
The REAL plan is to expel all Palestinians (Real Jews) into the North Sinai desert via war. Thus, fulfilling Revelation 12:6,13-14. – Daniel 12:7 New King James Version (NKJV) 7 Then I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his …

Donald Trump Plan Will ‘Finish Off Palestinian Cause’, PM Warns

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
ISIS-ISIL is a tool of the CIA and Israeli Mossad. “ISIL vows attacks” are PROPAGANDA! – Donald Trump Plan Will ‘Finish Off Palestinian Cause’, PM Warns by https://www.aljazeera.com/ US president’s ‘Deal of the Century’ will dash hopes for an independent state, Palestinians say, as ISIL vows attacks. – Palestinian officials on Monday decried US President Donald Trump’s plan …

Trump to Reveal ‘Deal of the Century’ Map

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
The real plan/map is to forcibly evict the Palestinians(Real Jews) into the North Sinai desert. Thus, fulfilling Revelation 12:6,13-14. – Trump to Reveal ‘Deal of the Century’ Map by LAHAV HARKOV, https://www.jpost.com/ WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump will release his peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians on Tuesday and for the first time …

USA – C.I.A. Patent US7220852B1 – Coronavirus aka SARS

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Click on image for patent details at Google. Click on image for patent details at Google.

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago

January 28th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1104

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Tuesday January 28th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

China's Industrial Core Is Now At A Standstill In Response To The Spread Of The Wuhan Coronavirus. Global Supply Chains Being Impacted

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Jan. 27 visits the site of a new hospital being built to treat patients of a new coronavirus on the outskirts of Wuhan, one of China's major manufacturing hubs. © Reuters *Nikkei Asian Review*: *China's industrial core at standstill as cities extend shutdown* *Shanghai and Suzhou bar operations for another two weeks * BEIJING -- The coronavirus outbreak in China is hitting the country's manufacturing nerve centers, as measures including an unusual decision to extend the Lunar New Year holiday lengthen plant shutdowns in industrial centers. The Chine... more »

China Coronavirus Outbreak Has Now Claimed 107 Lives, 4,474 Infected, Tens Of Thousands Under Observation

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *Reuters:* *China records first virus death in Beijing as toll passes 100* SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The new strain of coronavirus spreading across China claimed its first victim in Beijing, officials said on Tuesday, as the death toll climbed to 106, the United States warned citizens against trips to the country and financial markets recoiled again at the potential impact on the world’s second-biggest economy. Amid mounting concern about the virus on Chinese social media, the National Health Commission said in a statement that all but six of those killed b... more »

Sustainable Green Ponzi Schemes

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 23 hours ago
About | DC Solar Solutions How DC Solar Became a Renewable Energy Powerhouse (and a Major Player in Nascar) | Inc.com Top Executives Plead Guilty to Participating in a Billion Dollar Ponzi Scheme—the Biggest Criminal Fraud Scheme in the History … Continue reading →

Peer-Reviewed Ignorance And Hearsay

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 23 hours ago
When in a pinch, Zeke Hausfather is the go-to-man for climate disinformation. Here is one section of his latest work. He claims ignorance about the historical retreat of glaciers, and bases his argument around hearsay, misinformation and the beliefs of … Continue reading →

Mongolia Has Closed Its Border With China Over Concerns Of The Coronavirus

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*FOX News:* *Coronavirus outbreak: Mongolia closes China border* The government of Mongolia said Monday it has closed its large border with China, and Malaysia announced that it would bar visitors from the Chinese province at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak after medical officials warned its ability to spread was growing. The ban makes both nations the second and third countries to close its border with China, following North Korea. Malaysian officials said they would halt the issue of visas for Chinese travelers from Wuhan, where the virus was first reported last month,... more »

This Is How A U.S. Iran War Would Reshape The Middle East

David Axe at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Iran has ties to militias in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, and Afghanistan. *Key point: *A U.S.-Iran war would likely lead to thousands or hundreds of thousands of dead. U.S. president Donald Trump on Jan. 2, 2020 ordered the killing of Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps militia and one of the country’s top military leaders. A U.S. Special Operations Command MQ-9 drone fired on a vehicle carrying Soleimani and a deputy militia commander at Baghdad’s international airport, killing both men. War could result... more »

The Crazy Reason the U.S. Navy Fears Russia's Aircraft Carrier

Robert Beckhusen at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * It's a disaster waiting to happen. *Key Point:* The carrier is barely capable of doing what carriers are *supposed* to do: launch fighters. In December 2011, the Russian navy’s aging, poorly-maintained aircraft carrier *Admiral Kuznetsov* departed from its northern base on the troubled vessel’s fourth deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. True, the full-size carrier—which displaces 55,000 tons fully loaded—has a history of mechanical troubles since she entered service in 1991. But her operational tempo had increased, the result of a renewed push by... more »

The M1 Abrams Tank's New Ammo Will Destroy Everything In Its Path

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * But it has problems. *Key Point:* It would fly over enemy tanks and detonate above them, projecting an explosively formed projectile through the top armor to destroy them. In the 1990s, the U.S. Army was developing a new series of tank ammunition for the Abrams main battle tanks. The new round, designated XM943 Smart Target Activated Fire and Forget (STAFF), was to have lethality far beyond what was possible with conventional ammunition: it would fly over enemy tanks and detonate above them, projecting an explosively formed projectile through the top ... more »

SPOILER: Even If Trump Wins Ohio, Bernie Will Still Beat Him In The Electoral College 348-182

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
CBS News released their new YouGov poll yesterday. There was a great deal of information but what I found the most important measured the enthusiasm level for the various candidates in Iowa. Remember, a caucus is not a primary. Caucus goers change their minds after arguments from their neighbors. And when initial voting is concluded, anyone who doesn't get 15% is eliminated and their supporters can go vote for someone else on the next ballot. The graphic above, shows the first choices. Who will Amy Klobuchar's and Elizabeth Warren's backers gravitate to when they are eliminated in... more »

Sport Australia complained to Minister about political interference in grants scheme

Andrew Probyn at Just In - 1 day ago
The ABC can reveal the clubs that missed out on funding despite Sport Australia's recommendations, amid revelations the agency complained to Bridget McKenzie's office ahead of the federal election that it was compromising the agency's independence.

Coronavirus evacuation scam targets Chinese-Australians in Wuhan

Tasha Wibawa at Just In - 1 day ago
Chinese-Australians in Wuhan are warned not to fall for an online scam promising to help them flee the quarantined city which is the "ground zero" of the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Alleged hay fraud scheme targets drought-affected Queensland farmers

Nicole Hegarty at Just In - 1 day ago
A drought-affected Queensland horse stud owner warns landholders to be vigilant after losing $9,000 to an alleged hay fraud scheme.

Solar no longer 'a licence to print money'

Stephen Letts at Just In - 1 day ago
A detailed study of power generators has found solar farms are having their profits crushed by falling prices and unforeseen cost hikes in the wake of an investment boom in the sector.

SA woman pleads not guilty to child sex offences allegedly committed over 15 years

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 1 day ago
A South Australian woman faces a District Court trial for child sex offences allegedly committed in numerous Adelaide suburbs between May 2002 and May 2017.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern announces September 19 election

Just In - 1 day ago
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern calls an election for September 19, it is one that will test her popularity heavily due to the country facing economic issues.

'It would be the easiest thing in the world': Researchers ponder reintroducing emus back to Tasmania

Georgie Burgess at Just In - 1 day ago
Wild emus have not roamed Tasmania since the 1800s, and researchers are now looking at the birds' poo to find answers about how they lived.

Coronavirus death toll passes 100, Chinese authorities say

Just In - 1 day ago
The bulk of the most recent deaths are in the province of Hubei, where millions of people are in lockdown as China battles to fight the spread of the new virus strain.

She had to fight, but Ash Barty battles to Australian Open semi-final for the first time

Simon Smale And Luke Pentony at Just In - 1 day ago
The world number one advances to the last four of her home major, following a straight-sets win over seventh seed Petra Kvitova in their quarter-final clash on Rod Laver Arena.

Man rescued from floodwaters as north Queensland deluge leads to flash flooding

Brittney Kleyn at Just In - 1 day ago
Emergency services rescue a man stranded in floodwaters in north Queensland, as more than half-a-metre of rain falls in parts of the region, causing localised flooding and a rock slide in Townsville.

'Spectrum of severity': Who's at risk from coronavirus, and how does it spread?

Sophie Scott And Penny Timms at Just In - 1 day ago
As the number of confirmed cases of deadly coronavirus in Australia continues to grow, experts are beginning to get a greater understanding of the disease and its impact.

Impeachment pressure ramps up on Republicans after new Bolton book bombshell

Peter Marsh And Emily Olson at Just In - 1 day ago
Donald Trump's lawyers continue the US President's impeachment defence, but a report from the New York Times renews calls for fresh witnesses in the Senate trial.

Kellogg Pledges To End Pre-Harvest Use of Weedkiller Glyphosate on Grains – Too Little Too Late?

Admin at Health Impact News - 1 day ago
Last year (2019), a report published by The Environmental Working Group (EWG) showed that virtually all of America’s breakfast cereals, consumed primarily by children, are contaminated with the toxic herbicide, glyphosate. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s RoundUp, and has been linked to cancer. Juries in recent court cases have awarded billions of dollars in damages to cancer victims who were exposed to glyphosate. This week, EWG is reporting that Kellogg is pledging to stop using glyphosate in the harvesting of grains by 2025. Kellogg's pledged to work with its wh... more »

Supreme Court Allows President Trump to Enforce “Public Charge” Rule For Immigration…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Today the Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to continue enforcement of the “public charge” rule on immigration. The SCOTUS decision allows the government to enforce a provision of federal immigration law banning non-citizens from receiving a green card … Continue reading →

State Department Bars NPR Reporter from Flying with Pompeo

AP News at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The State Department has denied a National Public Radio reporter a seat aboard Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s plane for an upcoming trip to Europe and Central Asia, the decision coming a few days after Pompeo lashed out at another NPR reporter.

Kobe Helicopter Tried to Climb to Avoid Clouds Before Crash

AP News at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he was climbing to avoid a cloud layer before plunging more than 1,000 feet into a hillside.

Coronvirus Won't Sink China's Economy—Not Yet

Zheng Wang at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Zheng Wang* *Politics, Asia* [image: A paramilitary officer wearing a face masks stands guard at the Tiananmen Gate, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins] Wait and see... The alarm is sounding again. The Asia financial markets were reasonably calm about the new coronavirus until the news of the lockdown of the whole city of Wuhan in China on January 23, where the first and most cases have been reported so far. After that, markets started tumbling. Everything from stock markets to Brent cru... more »

There Is No Going Back If Iran Sinks A U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

John Bird at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*John Bird* *Security, Middle East* It would mean war. *Key point: *The will to prepare is as important as the will to win, yet for too long, the United States has neglected a focused and disciplined approach to properly resourcing the U.S. Navy's fleet. The recent oil tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman reinforce the need to reestablish a highly visible U.S. naval deterrent in the Middle East. For eight months last year, no aircraft carrier strike group plied the region, the longest such interruption this millennium. With the United States needing a more robust posture against I... more »

5 Answers to Questions about What Your Heart Rate Number Really Means

Anne R. Crecelius at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Anne R. Crecelius* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] It’s one of your body’s most basic vital signs. Tracking your heart rate? 5 questions answered about what that number really means The rise of wearable fitness trackers has increased the number of people monitoring their heart rate, both throughout the day and during exercise. Whether you’re an athlete trying to gain the competitive edge, a weekend warrior tracking progress or someone who is just trying to improve your health, consider heart rate a valuable tool in understanding the work of your amazing body as it achieves... more »

Finding an old letter—metastatic breast cancer

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 1 day ago
This is probably a re-run—at least I found it on Facebook and I often double post. I looked for it because I’ve been cleaning out my desk and found a local’ friend’s letter written from Tennessee after her daughter’s death. Her daughter was 61 and she was 90. She didn’t expect to bury her daughter or have to move out of state to settle her estate. The friend died a few months ago, and although I’m not a hoarder, I did tuck her letter back in the drawer. She was so lonely when she wrote it—had read everything in the house, and couldn’t get a library card because she wasn’t a re... more »

In reply to Alan Dershowitz and Ken Starr

Gerard N. Magliocca at Balkinization - 1 day ago
I have one comment on today's presentations. As a preface, I do not believe that the House managers have met their burden of proof to establish the President's guilt. (Though I am interested in hearing what John Bolton has to say.) I believe, though, that both Professor Dershowitz and Judge Starr made a significant error in their legal arguments to the Senate. Both men claimed today that the "weight of authority" supports their view that no abuse of power by the President (without a violation of law) can be an impeachable offense. Professor Dershowitz relied heavily on the argument ... more »

Alberto Fernández le propondrá a Emmanuel Macron renegociar el pacto entre el Mercosur y Europa

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
28-Jan-2020 Alberto Fernández llevará a su gira por Europa la discusión sobre el futuro del acuerdo de libre comercio entre el Mercosur y la Unión Europea (UE). El Presidente se reunirá con Emmanuel Macron, en París, y con Angela Merkel, en Berlín.

EU not keen on FTA talks with PH

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
27-Jan-2020 The European Union (EU) has prioritized the EU-GSP (Generalized System of Preference) Plus as the platform that will govern its cooperation and trade relationship with the Duterte administration.

Farm goods trade deficit likely to widen on FTAs: report

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
27-Jan-2020 South Korea's trade deficit in the agricultural segment is expected to widen this year as imports of farm goods are set to expand at a faster pace than exports on the back of the country's free trade agreement (FTA) networks.

India, Indonesia negotiating economic cooperation agreement

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
27-Jan-2020 India and Indonesia are set to launch negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to cover economic cooperation while trading in goods, services, and investments.

The Story of a Civilization

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
The story of a civilization is not a novel—it’s an anthology of short stories, many of which are unconnected with each other. A vast array of manmade, natural, and chance related events and factors play a role in the rise and fall of a civilization. No philosopher or historian can faithfully capture the cause and the consequence of these events and factors. To have a modicum of understanding of a civilization, you have to examine not only its books of history and philosophy but also the symbols that enable its people to identify with their civilization: their politics, religion, rit... more »

An Orphaned Boy Moved Into His Grandparents’ Home. The Homeowners Association Wants to Kick Him Out!

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
In 2019, both 15-year-old Collin Clabaugh’s parents passed away. He moved in with his grandparents in their senior living community, but the Homeowners Association wants him out. HOA To Kick Out Orphaned Boy Collin’s mother died in a California hospital after struggling with an illness. Two weeks after her death, Collin’s father died by suicide. […] The post An Orphaned Boy Moved Into His Grandparents’ Home. The Homeowners Association Wants to Kick Him Out! appeared first on Health Nut News.

10-Year-Old Wants to Inspire Others to Help Homeless People: ‘Start with a Smile’

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Ten-year-old Chase Hansen is on a mission to help the homeless, and he has some simple advice: “Just start with a smile.” Chase, who is from Salt Lake City, Utah, started Project Empathy, an effort he founded that stemmed from an initial idea to give smoothies to people in need. He told Good Morning America: […] The post 10-Year-Old Wants to Inspire Others to Help Homeless People: ‘Start with a Smile’ appeared first on Health Nut News.

Jersey Pride – Thousands of Trump Supporters Camp Out in New Jersey Days Before Tuesday Rally…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Jumpin’ ju-ju bones, an RSBN twitter video from New Jersey tonight shows thousands of Trump supporters, glorious Deplorables, lined-up and camping out overnight in Wildwood – a full day ahead of the Tuesday rally at the Wildwoods Convention Center. According … Continue reading →

California finds illegal cannabis vapes tainted with additives

Roger Fillion at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 day ago
Marijuana vape cartridges seized in unlicensed stores in Los Angeles contained potentially dangerous additives, including a thickening agent blamed for a national outbreak of deadly lung illnesses tied to vaping, California officials said Monday. Officials also found that the illegal vapes confiscated in the December raids typically were not as potent as advertised and sometimes contained […] California finds illegal cannabis vapes tainted with additives is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

"Is the Market Grossly Underestimating the Potential Impact of the Coronavirus Epidemic?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"Is the Market Grossly Underestimating the * *Potential** Impact of the Coronavirus Epidemic?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Despite the current drop in stocks (less than 1.5% as this is written), there's a tremendous reservoir of complacency about the economic and financial impact of the coronavirus epidemic. The zeitgeist reflects an implicit confidence that the coronavirus will blow over like the SARS scare a few years ago and the impact on the global economy will be essentially zero. Have all the risks already been fully discounted? Here are some of the reasons why the assumption tha... more »

The Truth About Income Inequality

David Henderson at Econlib - 1 day ago
On a global scale, inequality is declining. While it has increased within the United States, it has not grown nearly as much as people often claim. The American poor and middle class have been gaining ground, and the much-touted disappearance of the middle class has happened mainly because the ranks of the people above […] The post The Truth About Income Inequality appeared first on Econlib.

New York Times Ask Dem Candidates Which Celebrity They Would Most Like To Bang

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 1 day ago
It's just a week until the Iowa vote and the Democrat primary field will soon narrow to just 30 or so candidates. They've spent hours at Democratic debates most of us didn't watch droning on about screwing up your health care or their thrilling plans to tax the hell outta you so they can give you everything for free. As we mercifully get ready to say goodbye to some, let's learn a little bit about them as people who occasionally like us get horny. The New York Times asked some of the remaining Democrat candidates *20* questions, *one of which was to give voters a peek* into their ... more »

George Soros Donates $1B for Global University Initiative

Shailaja Neelakantan at Diverse - 1 day ago
Billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros has announced that he is donating $1 billion for a new global university network that will support and train students, especially underrepresented populations, worldwide, to build more open societies where “free expression” and a “diversity of beliefs” become the norm.

Live: Ash Barty takes on Petra Kvitova

Simon Smale And Luke Pentony at Just In - 1 day ago
World number one Ash Barty will be looking to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time, against the woman who beat her in last year's quarter-final, Petra Kvitova. Follow all the action in our live blog.

Roy Hill mine worker dies from serious injuries at Pilbara site

Michelle Stanley at Just In - 1 day ago
A mining services contractor has died from serious injuries after an accident on Monday at the Roy Hill iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara.

Australians told to reconsider travel to China over coronavirus fears

Danuta Kozaki And Kevin Nguyen at Just In - 1 day ago
The Australian government is now advising citizens to reconsider their need to travel to China as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.

Masks released from national stockpile to help stop coronavirus spread

Just In - 1 day ago
GPs and surgery staff have been advised to wear face masks during consultations with suspected coronavirus patients, with the Federal Government dipping into its national stockpile to ensure there are enough to go around.

The hidden paternity leave trap tearing parents apart

Conor Duffy at Just In - 1 day ago
When babies are born prematurely, parents are often living in limbo. And some argue the inflexible parental leave system can make matters worse.

Boy and father dead, mother in serious condition after camping accident

Rhiannon Shine at Just In - 1 day ago
A man and his 11-year-old son are dead and a woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a suspected gas leak from a fridge in their tent on a secluded beach near Wedge Island, north of Perth.

Coronavirus Alert: Dangerous Virus Rapidly Spreading

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
RT America Health officials are warning that as many as 100,000 people could be carrying coronavirus worldwide. It is also spreading faster and appears more contagious than was previously thought. There are five confirmed cases in the US and two in Canada. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports from Ontario. end

War Propaganda: “Support for IDF Action Against Iran — Even If It Leads to War”!

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Zionist war propaganda! “Support for IDF Action Against Iran — Even If It Leads to War”! by Or Heller, https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en A comprehensive study by the INSS has found that the Israeli public supports the IDF’s actions against Iranian entrenchment in the northern sector. According to the findings, only about half of the public thinks that …

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