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Ethics Panel Warns House Members Not to Share Fake Images
It's the first time the committee has admonished members of Congress on the use of fake images and audio on social media.
Did a Coronavirus Bulletin Warn Against Unprotected Sex with Farm Animals?
You can take the virus out of the farm, but you can't ... more »
Is The Spread Of The Wuhan Coronavirus Also Spreading Anti-Chinese Racism?
As of 6 pm on Tuesday, the entrance to a seafood restaurant in downtown Seoul bore a sign that read, in red Chinese characters, “No Chinese allowed.” That same day, union of food delivery workers asked to be excused from making deliveries to areas with a large Chinese population pic.twitter.com/tSE0Z7wwhk — Klaus (@Kakapolka) January 29, 2020 *SCMP:* *‘Made in China’: how Wuhan coronavirus spread anti-Chinese racism like a disease through Asia* * Xenophobic chatter about Chinese eating habits is going viral on the internet * Such ignorance isn’t just unpalatable – in misdiagnosin... more »
Brain Networks Allowing For More Complex Cognitive and Social Development Become Active During the Teen Years
*Which makes sense, right? * * However, at this crucial time in the development in the life of this young man or woman, they are interacting with a screen, on anti social media. Living in an artificial reality of their own creation. Can't imagine that's going to be a plus for their well being. Or wider society.* *Any thoughts you might wish to share on this topic?* *Link* *Adolescence is a time of major change in life, with increasing social and cognitive skills and independence, but also increased risk of mental illness. While it is clear that these changes in the mind must reflect... more »
Deals mark January as a landmark month – even as Dems continue to waste time and try to negate voters choices
ANYONE HEAR THE BANGING NOISES COMING FROM THE DC SWAMP? . That’s the sound of more than a few DC leftist heads banging on the closest walls. Why? Because the month of January has been right at the top of executive branch landmark administration months as more than a few things have been happening – from the ridiculous as Democrats marched in tragically solemn lockstep from the House to the Senate, to surprising SCOTUS decisions, and finally to the exuberant smiles of Netanyahu and Trump yesterday. This has been an extremely eventful month in our foreign negotiations. First the Whit... more »
Inclusive Education Still Evades People with Disabilities
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
DJIBOUTI CITY, Jan 29 (IPS) - Neema Namdamu, 42, grew up in the village of Bukavu in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo where children with disabilities were considered a curse. As a child Namdamu contracted polio, leaving her paralysed from the waist down. Her neighbours advised her mother to do what they felt was the "right thing": leave the child alone in a hut until she died of starvation. Read the full story, “Inclusive Education Still Evades People with Disabilities”, on globalissues.org →
Ten ordinary days under occupation in Palestine
The Trump so-called peace plan prioritizes security for Israel – but the real at-risk population is the Palestinians. Below are some of the (clickable) headlines from Palestine that the mainstream media missed over the past ten days: settler violence against Palestinians, home demolitions, evictions, abductions, land confiscation, shootings with injuries...the list goes on... The post Ten ordinary days under occupation in Palestine appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Stupid is As Stupid Does “ Genetically Modified “Self Limiting” Moths Successfully Released?
Won’t be to far down the road before some of us will be reading about the disastrous affects of this, for profit and believe me this is a for profit only venture. Despite the ‘green’ spin, this is about profit, control and control for profit. And NOTHING else. *Round up contaminated everything and it wasn’t supposed to.. Creating superweeds galore*.... but believe the company looking to make massive profits when they state this "self limiting moth" is hunky dory & environmentally friendly. Though it will undoubtedly generate lotsa green. *FT's * *Some weeds have built defence... more »
US Congressman Engel Statement on September 23, 2019 Call with John Bolton
“It’s telling that, of all people, John Bolton is now the target of right-wing ire. It underscores just how important … Continue reading →
Dr. Curtis D. Byrd Appointed Special Adviser to Provost at Georgia State University
Dr. Curtis D. Byrd has been named the Special Adviser to the Provost at Georgia State University. An expert on diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education, Byrd most recently served as research associate and consultant for the HBCU STEM Undergraduate Success Center at Morehouse College. He has also held other administrative posts, including Assistant […]
2020 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Que-Lam Huynh
Studying issues of ethnic minority identity and marginalization comes naturally to Dr. Que-Lam Huynh, associate professor in the department of psychology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She remembers what it felt like to be an 11-year-old refugee from Vietnam thrust into a new life.
Southern HBCUs Get $50 million from Atlanta Energy Firm
An Atlanta-based energy firm, Southern Co., has announced a $50 million scholarship and training initiative for students of several southern historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The multi-year initiative will benefit students attending HBCUs in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The first round of allocations is expected to be awarded in time […]
Coronavirus Outbreak Will Impact The World Economy If IT Continues To Spread
*Daily Mail:* *Dwindling travel, slowing growth, and impacts on trade: How the coronovirus outbreak that has killed 131 could wreck the global economy as investors fear it will be a 'black swan event'* * Coronavirus outbreak could have widespread economic impact if it spreads * China accounts for 16% of global GDP and a slowdown there could hurt * Already severe impacts have been felt in the travel and tourism industries * Supply chains could be disrupted if the outbreak worsens in China * Starbucks expects hit from coronavirus after closing half of China stores * Apple widens revenue ... more »
Big Investors Bowing Out of Hedge Funds?
Laurence Fletcher of the Financial Times reports on why some big investors have had enough of hedge funds: Pension funds and endowments have been the backbone of the hedge fund industry for much of the past decade. But many of these institutional investors are now turning away from the $3tn-in-assets sector, dismayed by high fees and relatively lacklustre returns. “We got out of most of the hedge fund portfolio,” said Scott Wilson, chief investment officer of the $8.9bn endowment fund at the Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. “We don’t want any investment just for the sa... more »
President Trump Remarks During USMCA Signing Ceremony – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump signed the historic USMCA trade agreement, making good on his 2016 campaign promise to replace the NAFTA trade agreement with a more balanced and reciprocal trade deal for the American people. USMCA replaces the NAFTA agreement … Continue reading →
US Announces Three New Bases in Iraq After Iraqis Demand Full Withdrawal
The three sites chosen for the news bases, Erbin, Sulimania and Halabja are all extremely close to Iran, with Halabja just eight miles from its border. The post US Announces Three New Bases in Iraq After Iraqis Demand Full Withdrawal appeared first on MintPress News.
The Liberal Establishment is Already Warning Third Parties Not to Ruin the 2020 Election
Prominent liberal personalities, including Noam Chomsky, issued an open letter imploring third parties to "remove themselves as a factor" in the 2020 presidential election to "benefit all humanity and a good part of the biosphere." The post The Liberal Establishment is Already Warning Third Parties Not to Ruin the 2020 Election appeared first on MintPress News.
Britain’s Royal Air Force to Release Secret UFO Files for the First Time
*Aaron Kesel* - While the Royal Air Force is prepared to disclose its UFO files, the U.S. Navy has stated that it would be a national security threat to tell the truth.
Santa Cruz Just Voted to Tell Cops to Stop Arresting People for Mushrooms, Ayahuasca, and More
*Matt Agorist* - Seven years ago, Colorado citizens made US history by voting to legalize recreational marijuana.
The Perception Bridge: Building A Better Reality
*John Perkins* - It was a strategy of using perceived realities to change objective realities.
China “epidemic”: the strange role of the middle class
*Jon Rappoport* - Sometimes, during years of research, unusual dots pop up, and you see connections you never suspected were there.
Harvard Experts Critique Cozy FDA-Pharma Relationship
*Children’s Health Defense Team* - Anyone who has paid attention to the doings of the FDA knows that accusations of “regulatory dereliction and corporate capture” are no exaggeration.
Confirmed: Breast Screenings Cause More Harm Than Good
*Sayer Ji* - A study published in the British Medical Journal concluded that breast screenings are likely causing more harm than good.
Accusers: Weinstein Excused Lewd Acts as Film Industry Norm
Their allegations are not part of the underlying criminal charges, because of the statute of limitations and other legal reasons, but they could be a big factor in whether he goes to prison at the end of the landmark #MeToo-era trial.
The rare, tiny mammal putting an NT gold mine's future in jeopardy
A Northern Territory gold mine which could create up to 80 jobs and provide a shot in the arm to the embattled nearby town of Pine Creek could be put in jeopardy by a rare and tiny flying mammal.
'Remarkable' behaviour: Experts stunned by photo of lyrebirds uniting under bushfire threat
A photograph of a flock of lyrebirds converging on waterhole as a bushfire approaches reveals something remarkable.
In the barbecue stakes, the more the better for this man
In the search for the perfect barbecue, one man's obsession results in dozens of kettle grills in and around his two-bedroom inner-city apartment.
Australian Mint boss predicts 'graceful death' of 5 and 10 cent coins
They're a mainstay of cafe tip jars, charity tins, and school canteens. But rising inflation and contactless payments mean the era of the 5 and 10 cent coin could be over in a decade.
British flag will be removed from EU on Friday when UK leaves the block
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The European Parliament gives final approval to Britain's divorce from the European Union, paving the way for the country to quit the bloc on Friday after nearly half a century.
Billion-dollar timber industry under threat as millions of pine trees ravaged by bushfire
Harvesters and timber mills are racing against time to fell bushfire-ravaged pine trees in the Riverina before they become worthless, leaving many in the lucrative timber industry worried about their future.
NSW Now: Man, 58, charged with murder over decades-old cold case
Just In - 7 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police arrest a man over the murder of Hasan Dastan more than 20 years ago, in a major cold-case breakthrough that came just days after a $1 million reward was offered.
Saving koalas from extinction will take a 'bold government', ecologist says
A leading koala ecologist says "it will take a bold government" to save koalas from extinction as consultation for Queensland's conservation strategy closes.
Brexit isn't over. Here's what the UK must do next
It has taken years of political arguments, thwarted deals and negotiations but the UK is officially out of the European Union on January 31. But the difficult stage might be still to come.
Kristen Stewart puts her own stamp on screen icon Jean Seberg in portrait of star's descent
Seberg depicts the actor's fall from grace as the FBI hounded and persecuted her for her political allegiances, but doesn't do justice to the torment of her later years.
Your car dashboard says one temperature, your weather app says another. This is why
Drivers often see the display on their car dashboard registering several degrees Celsius above the day's official temperature. This is why that happens and what else you should look out for when driving during a heatwave.
Melbourne's legal fraternity gathered at St Patrick's for a special Red Mass — and so did protesters
A leading lawyer defends the Catholic Church's right to hold a traditional mass for judges and lawyers in Melbourne, despite protesters saying it should be scrapped.
'If you think this is hell, go to North Korea': A stark message from the old to the young
Many young South Koreans refer to their country as hell. But the older generation, who dragged their country out of poverty after the war, say they have no idea what it's like to really struggle.
Gun control in Seattle
"Last Wednesday night, right around rush hour, gunfire erupted on a busy Seattle street near a bus stop with numerous commuters and pedestrians nearby. One person was killed and seven were wounded, including a 9-year-old boy. This wasn’t the typical gang fight that erupted deep in a bad neighborhood; it placed numerous commuters in the crossfire. Two Amazon workers were shot." The three suspects among them had nearly 70 priors. Yes, it was illegal for them to have guns. The very people who want gun control are the ones who think that a system that already fails to confine violent... more »
Reasons to not go to med school
About 2 years ago I signed up for an on-line class on the microbiome through Coursera. After a few weeks of thinking about billions of microbiota on my skin, hair and in my gut, I was so grossed out, I dropped the course. But occasionally, I do fall for a good looking blog on the topic, like NextGenMedicine written by a University of Illinois grad, Lucy Mailing. Now the latest blog edition explains why she isn’t going to go on with her MD as she had originally planned, and has chosen a PostDoc. What is interesting in today’s edition is she lists all the wrong reasons she origi... more »
Local Government of Osaka at odds with the Japanese Government over Coronavirus
Local Government of Osaka at odds with the Japanese Government over Coronavirus Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus emanating from China is creating different political views in Japan. Thus, with eight cases of coronavirus being known in Japan, the Osaka Prefectural Government is taking a different approach to that of […]
Louisiana medical marijuana grower to sell CBD products
Ilera Holistic Healthcare, a medical marijuana grower in Louisiana, plans to sell CBD products nationwide. A contractor for Baton Rouge-based Southern University, Ilera will also sell the over-the-counter CBD products at all but one medical marijuana dispensary in Louisiana. “We’ll be the first university in the United States to do a national CBD launch,” Ilera CEO […] Louisiana medical marijuana grower to sell CBD products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Australia to wrap up CBD review by March
Australian health authorities expect to conclude their safety review of cannabidiol in low doses in March, the results of which could inform any decision to down-schedule the popular cannabinoid. Any move to reschedule certain doses of CBD, making it available over the counter, could open the door to new market opportunities for businesses. The Therapeutic […] Australia to wrap up CBD review by March is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
How U.S. and its Allies Enforce Their Lies for Wars and Dictatorships
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at strategic-culture.org How many Americans know that even in Hindu India, Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani (whom Trump has assassinated) was recognized as having been perhaps the world’s leader of the fight against both ISIS and the Taliban — two fundamentalist-Sunni (that is, pro-jihadist) groups that especially threaten India. Why don’t Americans […] More The post How U.S. and its Allies Enforce Their Lies for Wars and Dictatorships appeared first on The Duran.
Preventing genocide in Myanmar: Court order tries to protect Rohingya Muslims where politics has failed
Hurst Hannum, Professor of International Law, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
The International Court of Justice ordered Myanmar to protect its Rohingya minority and preserve any evidence relevant to the genocide charges against it. But compliance is not guaranteed.
Blue No Matter Who? Very Bad Idea-- And One That Allows The Status Quo-Loving Establishment To Push The Democratic Party Further Right
Voters to candidates: tell us what you are going to do for us and our families and how you're going to do it. We do not care about your offing bullshit made-up fund-raising deadlines. Seems simple, right? But most DCCC candidates can't get it through their heads. They really have nothing positive to offer, so they bombard us with asinine e-mails about their deadlines. Let's look at two e-mails that came to my box yesterday. The first was from worthless Blue Dog Kendra Horn of Oklahoma City, sho got into Congress and voted against progressive initiatives more than almost any other ... more »
The Long-Term Costs of NATO Expansion
*Michael Krepon* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] NATO expansion was pre-cooked in 1993. It would have taken an extraordinarily farsighted president, largely immune from political pressures, to have opted for political, military and economic engagement without NATO expansion. "An alliance is like a chain. It is not made stronger by adding weak links to it." — Walter Lippmann, *Today and Tomorrow *column, August 5, 1952 "An alliance is effective only to the extent that it reflects a common purpose and that it represents an accretion of strength to its members." — Henry Kissing... more »
Obama Also Got It Wrong in the Middle East
*Bob Silverman* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] I had a ringside seat for U.S.-Israel relations during President Barack Obama’s first term as the political counselor at the U.S. Embassy to Israel. In the spirit of seeking to better understand these relations in those years, I offer one episode glossed over in the memoirs to date. Dozens of recently published memoirs written by officials who worked for the Obama administration have helped us understand these officials’ backgrounds and views of actions taken and not taken. But like others in the memoir genre, the latest c... more »
The Economic Costs Of the Coronavirus (Billions of Dollars?)
*Ilan Noy* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2TPE9L7662&share=true] One way to count the cost of the Wuhan coronavirus is by how many people catch it, and then how many die. Another is the direct financial costs of public health measures to treat those infected and contain its spread. One way to count the cost of the Wuhan coronavirus is by how many people catch it, and then how many die. Another is the direct financial costs of public health measures to treat those infected and contain its spread. Yet another is the w... more »
China Will Lose the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Race (And Why America Will Win)
*Salvatore Babones* *Security, Asia* It's tempting to think that the best way forward for AI is to make it easy. In fact, the exact opposite is true. Like a muscle pushed to exercise, AI thrives on challenges. Chinese AI may take some giant strides operating in a stripped-down reality, but American AI will win the race in the real world. Reality is complicated, and if it's one thing Americans are good at, it's dealing with complexity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded into every aspect of life, and China is pouring billions into its bid to become an AI superp... more »
Why the Marines Wants to Use the F-35 to Jam Enemies' Radar
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E82O1MJD01&share=true] Can it be done? *Key point:* Without the EA-6 Prowler, the Marines need a new plane to conduct electronic warfare. Perhaps a modified F-35 is the answer? The U.S. Marine Corps is trying to figure out how to wage electronic warfare now that the service has retired the last of its EA-6B Prowler radar-jamming planes. The Prowler, a four-seat version of the long-retired, two-seat A-6 attack plane, finally bowed out of service in March 2019. T... more »
Emergence of Bolton a Sign of Desperation
Emergence of Bolton a Sign of Desperation Video of Emergence of Bolton a Sign of Desperation With their case for impeachment falling apart, the British-American coup plotters deploying against President Trump and the American electorate predictably turned to the New York Times to preview John Bolton's "memoirs", to try to pump some life into their efforts for a regime change in the U.S. In her weekly webcast, Helga Zepp LaRouche said this is a sign of desperation, as their case has been effectively refuted by Trump's legal team, and a significant segment of the population is enrag... more »
Syrian Army uncovers network of tunnels in Ma’arat Al-Nu’man: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) uncovered a network of tunnels inside the recently captured city of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man in the Idlib countryside. READ ALSO: Russian Air Force launches rare attack on Idlib city According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the military was combing through Ma’arat Al-Nu’man when they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian RT correspondent seriously injured in Idlib
RT correspondent Wafa Shabrouney received serious injuries while filming a weapons cache left behind by retreating militants in the recently liberated city of Maarat al-Numan, the television channel has reported on its Telegram channel. According to her driver, the journalist is alive and is being taken to a hospital in the city of Hama after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Syrian military tank in action against jihadists in Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – A Syrian Republican Guard tank was filmed in action against the jihadist rebels in the Idlib country. READ ALSO: IDF tank flips over during military drill along Lebanese border The video, which was taken in the Idlib Governorate, shows the Syrian Republican Guard tank striking the jihadist positions several times. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army keeps rolling in Idlib as new town captured south of Saraqib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has captured another town in eastern Idlib after advancing north from the strategic city of Mara’at Al-Nu’man. READ ALSO: Syrian Army has plans to retake western Aleppo According to a new report from eastern Idlib, the Syrian Arab Army’s 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi forces arrest ISIS weapons smuggler along Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Iraqi security services arrested a terrorist who was supplying weapons to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization in the Al-Qa’im District of western Iraq. READ ALSO: ISIS launches heavy attack along Syria-Iraq border Detachments of the Military Intelligence Division in the 8th Division, in cooperation with the intelligence of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iowa Is Too White to Host the First Caucus, Writes NY Times Columnist
[image: iowa-is-too-white-to-host-the-first-caucus-writes-ny-times-columnist] A snobbish New York Times columnist thinks rural older white voters should step aside for urban elitists such as himself.
Democrats’ Quandary: What To Do About Bernie?
[image: democrats-quandary-what-to-do-about-bernie] Bernie’s surge in the polls is causing angst among Democrat leaders who fear he would lose to Trump in November.
DART & Hera: Changing an Asteroid’s Trajectory
Asteroids are objects of obvious scientific interest, not only for their intrinsic properties but also our need to understand how we can change their motion in space in case one looks like it will come dangerously close to Earth in the future. OSIRIS-REx is extracting all kinds of valuable data from asteroid 101955 Bennu, but […]
The problematics of impeachment (I): The specific problems of Charles Black's take on the presidency
It will presumably surprise no one that one of my major responses to the present debacle going on in Washington is further distaste for what I believe, more than ever, is a deeply flawed and dysfunctional Constitutional that might quite literally contribute to destroying the country (and even the world) as we know it. I will undoubtedly be posting a number of entries elaborating my arguments. But for now I want to focus on a fairly peripheral matter, which is the remarkable authority granted to Charles Black's 1974 *Handbook *on impeachment. Black was clearly a major presence at ... more »
This Grocery Store Wanted to Compete with Whole Foods. Now it’s Going Bankrupt
Lucky’s Market filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, the latest in a series of grocery store bankruptcies. The grocery chain touts itself as “organic for the 99%,” and has found its niche amongst its loyal patrons, including me, Erin Elizabeth. The decision to close several of its stores comes on the heels of trade reports in […] The post This Grocery Store Wanted to Compete with Whole Foods. Now it’s Going Bankrupt appeared first on Health Nut News.
Corrupting Climate and Weather
An article at The Spectator raises the question Do alarmists know the difference between weather and climate? The author Charles Moore may also be a man for all seasons like Sir Thomas More. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and images. A lot of clever people are putting the ‘green’ into ‘greenbacks’ Until recently, those […]
Major Airlines Are Dropping Flights To Hong Kong And China Due To The Spread Of The Wuhan Coronavirus
*SCMP: **China coronavirus: major airlines pull plug on services to Hong Kong and mainland as US considers stopping all flights* * Lufthansa, British Airways and Lion Air cancel all flights to mainland while host of other carriers reduce services * United Airlines among those cutting Hong Kong route as virus death toll climbs China was becoming increasingly isolated on Wednesday as major airlines rushed to pull flights to the mainland, while the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus continued to grow. More than 130 people are now known to have died from the disease and the number... more »
Surplus cash could help Halifax council avoid tax hike
Larger than expected growth in property assessments and a budget surplus could help Halifax regional councillors avoid a tax rate increase for the year ahead. Chief financial officer Jane Fraser presented updated financial numbers to council’s budget committee on Wednesday. Fraser told councillors her office has now reviewed the final 2020 assessment numbers, and the […]
Trump Trial Gets More Pointed with Bolton Book at the Center
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell privately told senators he doesn't yet have the votes to brush back Democratic demands for witnesses now that revelations from Bolton have roiled the trial.
US Offer To Send Scientists To Help China Fight The Coronavirus Was Refused Three Times Before Finally Permitting International Experts To Come In
*Daily Mail:* *China turned away US offer to send scientists to help fight coronavirus THREE times - before finally allowing international experts to come to its aid* * US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar revealed at a Tuesday press conference that the US had made two direct and one indirect offer to help China * He urged China to be more 'transparent and cooperative' * It and other nations wanted to send scientists to help address the coronavirus * The outbreak that began last month in Wuhan has killed more than 130 in China and sickened more than 5,500 people world... more »
Fire hits Benfica Prison, Housing High-profile Detainees
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At about 10h30 this morning Wednesday 29th January a fire broke out at José Frederico Marques Prison in Benfica in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The fire brigade were called at 10h50 and arrived at 11h. At least four units were needed to control the flames, with back-up […] The post Fire hits Benfica Prison, Housing High-profile Detainees appeared first on The Rio Times.
Understanding Political Islam
As a blog site, Hardnox and friends, generally doesn’t mention religion, it is after all a political site. Though I will readily admit I have written more than one post on the subject of aspects of Islam, CAIR, and Muslim Brotherhood. Others have also written on similar topics as well. So including the following needs a small bit of introduction This post is not talking about the religion known as Islam although we do recognize that the religion and the political state are one and mostly the same. Only a handful of other religions over the centuries have had similar … Continue readi... more »
John Bolton Denied Publication Approval by White House Three Days Before Selected Manuscript Leak…
Three days before the New York Times received a selectively leaked copy of a book manuscript written by John Bolton, Mr. Bolton’s lawyers were informed by the White House the manuscript could not be published. [Source: John Roberts] On January … Continue reading →
Meet the Candidates Taking on Bolivia’s US-Backed Right Wing Government
Bolivian journalist Oliver Vargas takes an in-depth look at the candidates taking on the interim right-wing government of Jeanine Anez in Bolivia’s upcoming elections and the many challenges they face.
Iran News Links 28-29 January 2020
29 January 2020 • 18:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back U.S. Demands Iraq Either Join U.S. War Against Iran or Be Destroyed https://www.greanvillepost.com/2020/01/28/u-s-demands-iraq-either-join-u-s-war-against-iran-or-be-destroyed/ Today’s Links 29 January 2020 http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/01/todays-links_29.html Trump’s Terrible Mistake With Dire Consequences https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2020/01/29/trumps-terrible-mistake-with-dire-consequences/ … Co... more »
More than 500 New Mexicans attend Environmental Day at the Roundhouse
Photo Beata Tsosie-Peña , Rachele Agoyo and Elisa Lucero. 500-plus New Mexicans attend Environment Day at the Roundhouse By Sierra Club Censored News More than 500 environmental activists descended on the New Mexico Roundhouse on Tuesday to learn about critical climate, air, land and wildlife legislation, get tips on lobbying their elected representatives and hear heartbreaking
Trump se apresta a firmar el T-MEC
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
29-Jan-2020 El presidente Donald Trump se aprestaba el miércoles a encabezar una ceremonia en Washington para firmar el proyecto de ley del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC)
Una trampa “especial” para las demandas sociales: la Ley de Reforma Constitucional
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
29-Jan-2020 El artículo 135, de forma tramposa condiciona las demandas sociales al exigir el respeto a los tratados de libre comercio.
2 Critically Injured in Los Angeles High-Rise Apartment Fire
Officials said early reports that some people may have jumped were not true. A helicopter crew member on the roof helped attach each person to line and they were hoisted into the hovering chopper one by one.
Hey, World: Let's Leave Harry And Meghan Alone
*Shana MacDonald* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2WCE9FV7OV&share=true] In a series of public statements over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s widely followed Instagram account, as well as in a public speech by Prince Harry on the eve of his departure for a new life in Canada, the most recent famous Royal couple has distanced themselves in ways both big and small from the Royal Family. In just the first month of 2020, #MeghanandHarry has been trending across social media more often than not. In a series of public s... more »
MI: Whitmer Stands Up For Reading Sense (GLEP Opposes)
Of all the pieces of bad, dumb, abusive policy that have come out of the ed reformster movement, one of the worst is third grade reading retention. Michigan has it, and their governor wants to get rid of it. Guess who wants to stand up for it. Lansing in winter; much like April in ParisHow did this damn fool policy get spread across the country? Somebody half-looked at some research and said, "Hey, there's a correlation between how well a student reads in third grade and their later success, so let's just flunk all third graders who don't pass the Big Standardized Reading Test." Th... more »
The Pentagon Wants Laser-Wielding 6th Generation Stealth Fighters
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC16F81E0F40&share=true] Sci-fi or the future? *Key point:* Laser weapons are already under development and a sixth-generation fighter might not be so far off. The problems are one of cost and also whether the plane will be ready when the lasers are. U.S. arms-maker Lockheed Martin is developing a laser that could be small enough to arm a future, “sixth-generation” fighter plane, company officials told reporters on May 1, 2019. But it’s not clear when the Pentagon ... more »
Why Is China Providing Drones to Fuel Libya's Civil War?
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000102993&share=true] Chinese-made weapons everywhere... *Key point:* Beijing has been eager to cash-in on the arms trade and that means selling drones in addition to small arms. Chinese weapons have wound up all over the world, including Libya. The remains of an apparent Chinese-made missile point to an escalating drone war in Libya. In mid-April 2019, aviation expert Arnaud Delalande received from sources photos that appeared to depict the wreckage of a Chin... more »
U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves Increase—Again
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. proved reserves of crude oil and lease condensate increased to 47.1 billion… The post U.S. Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves Increase—Again appeared first on IER.
France: Riot Police Beat up Striking Firefighters as Media Looks the Other Way
The media, quick to condemn violence against protesters elsewhere in the world, largely ignored the brutal crackdown on firefighters joining months-long nationwide protests in France. The post France: Riot Police Beat up Striking Firefighters as Media Looks the Other Way appeared first on MintPress News.
Nikon is quitting the riflescope market - and there are some great deals to be had
A few months ago, it emerged that Nikon was planning to quit the riflescope market. This was sad news, because Nikon has produced high-quality offerings in the mid-range section of that market; but the company apparently wants to concentrate its efforts on consumer optics such as binoculars, camera lenses and the like. One can't argue with that tighter focus (you should pardon the expression). On the other hand, this means there are some great deals to be had on the company's remaining stock of riflescopes, particularly those already in vendor's stocks. (No, I'm not being paid ... more »
Global 2019-nCoV Corona Virus Outbreak
Continuation of the discussion of the Novel Corona Virus 2019-nCoV outbreak. Continue reading →
Trying to understand the Huawei threat
I am not an expert on technology, and hence have trouble understanding the danger posed by Huawei, the Chinese supplier of telecommunications infrastructure. Thus I’ve been reading up on the issue, trying to better understand the exact nature of the threat. Today’s Financial Times provides one explanation: UK prime minister Boris Johnson insists that Huawei […] The post Trying to understand the Huawei threat appeared first on Econlib.
Krueger releases statement on Pension Fund Coal Review
ALBANY, NY — State Senator Liz Krueger released the following statement today regarding the announcement by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that his office will review whether to divest from 27 coal companies: “I commend Comptroller DiNapoli for taking this first
Senate GOP to hold ‘Repeal Bail Reform’ roundtables throughout State — Gallivan to co-chair effort
ALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate Republican Conference today announced a statewide ‘Repeal Bail Reform Taskforce’ to collect testimony from law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victims, local leaders, and the public who were shut out from publicly commenting before Democrats
Assemblyman Santabarbara named 2020 Legislator of the Year by the American Red Cross
Assemblyman thanks organization for care, support provided in the wake of the Schoharie County limousine crash Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara has been named a “2020 New York State Legislator of the Year” by the American Red Cross of New York State. Santabarbara
Assembly unanimously passes legislation to end ‘dark store’ assessment challenges
Bill would ensure assessors follow common sense guidelines when utilizing assessment methods. Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski announced the Assembly unanimously passed his legislation that would establish clear and unambiguous guidelines for assessors to utilize when formulating assessments (A4752-C). This bill is
Restaurant owner sentenced for failure to pay New York State sales tax
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 60-year-old James Rath of Lake View has been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge Kenneth Case to a one-year conditional discharge. The defendant, who is the owner of Wanakah Grill in
WILL THE WHITE HOUSE STREISAND-EFFECT THE BOLTON BOOK?
CNN's Jake Tapper reports: The White House has issued a formal threat to former national security adviser John Bolton to keep him from publishing his book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir," sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The letter, dated last Thursday, claims that the book "appears to contain significant amounts of classified information," some of it "at the TOP SECRET level." WH letter to Bolton warning him against publication of his book as it is right now pic.twitter.com/dsICaKQuJe — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 29, 2020 Here's what strikes... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/29/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune Here is a second counter for the Iowa Caucus, which is obviously just around the corner: * * […]
CNN’s Don Lemon and Guests Mock Trump Supporters
[image: cnn-s-don-lemon-and-guests-verbally-abuse-trump-supporters] In a little-watched segment, CNN’s Don Lemon and his guests made a juvenile and bigoted attack on supporters of President Trump.
Palestinian Leader Abbas Sharply Criticizes Trump and Peace Plan
[image: palestinian-leader-abbas-sharply-criticizes-trump-and-peace-plan] Few were surprised when Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas rejected outright the Israeli-Palestinian peace plan proposed by President Trump on January 28.
Victoria braces for scorching weather as heatwave hits
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Victoria is back on alert for bushfires as a heatwave and northerly winds are forecast to hit the entire state from today.
Tim wears two masks when he goes outside. What he finds there is chilling
Australian Tim McLean cycles through the deserted streets of Ezhou and says food is close to running out as the bustling city is locked down because of the coronavirus crisis.
One of the first playground urban legends I ever heard is coming to pass
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School's out if the temperature hits 40 degrees — it's one of the first playground urban legends I ever heard growing up. But extreme weather is now the new normal for a whole generation of Australian kids, writes Cameron Williams.
What's in your household dust? More dog poo than you might like
If dust is one of those household issues you are used to sweeping under the carpet, you may want to pause and think about where it came from.
Wuhan Coronavirus News Updates -- January 29, 2020
*Reuters:* *U.S., Japan pull nationals from China, big virus economic hit forecast* BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The United States and Japan flew nationals out of China’s virus epicenter on Wednesday and some big-name airlines suspended flights as deaths leapt to 133 and a senior economist predicted a major impact on growth. Beijing’s plans to slay the “devil” coronavirus may have won the trust of the World Health Organization (WHO), but confirmation of another 1,459 cases - taking the total to 5,974 in China - only fueled global public alarm. Deaths from the flu-like virus als... more »
Barr Speaks Out: How Has Working For Bush and Trump Compared?
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr attends as U.S. President Donald Trump signs an Executive Order on Missing and Murdered Native Americans in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] 'He’s much more engaged than people give him credit for,' Barr said of Trump. Attorney General William Barr discussed working with former President George H.W. bush and President Donald Trump, saying that he loves “both men” and adding that “Trump listens.” Barr discussed the differences betwe... more »
The Guardian Is Nixing Fossil Fuel Ads—But Activists Want More
*Chris White* *Politics, Europe* [image: Window of the building housing The Guardian newspaper, London England.] When will they be satisfied? The Guardian announced Wednesday that the news outlet is banning fossil fuel company advertisements, even as the newspaper pushes back against activists who want it to nix automotive ads. “Our decision is based on the decades-long efforts by many in that industry to prevent meaningful climate action by governments around the world,” the company’s interim CEO, Anna Bateson, and chief revenue officer, Hamish Nicklin, said in a statement. The... more »
The British Royal Navy Wants Powerful Robot Submarines
*David Axe* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_LR1ECA10Y4R2I&share=true] Here's the plan. *Key point:* London wants to maintain its technological edge in warfare. In order to do this, the U.K. wants robots in its navy. The U.K. Ministry of Defense in April 2019 launched a $3.3-million competition to begin developing a large, robotic submarine. The contest could lead to the acquisition of an operational autonomous sub for the Royal Navy -- and could help the British fleet partially to fill the undersea gap resulti... more »
Senate Democrat Calls Hunter Biden A 'Relevant' Impeachment Witness
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, with sons Beau and Hunter, delivers remarks after he and his family helped assemble care kits for U.S. military service members during a pre-inauguration service project in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2013.] Could he be called to the stand? West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said Wednesday that Hunter Biden is a relevant witness for the Trump impeachment trial, making him the first Senate Democrat to suggest he would support calling the former vice president’s son as a witness at the trial. “Is Hunter Biden a... more »
Why the Army Has Ordered Prototypes for a Brand-New Scout Helicopter
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2528609/kiowa-warriors-final-salute-flyover-fort-bragg-and-fayetteville] A good idea? *Key point:* The Army wants a new scout helicopter even though it will be another cost. So far, five companies have agreed to make prototypes. The U.S. Army on April 23, 2019 *awarded* contracts to five companies to develop prototypes for the ground-combat branch’s new scout helicopter. AVX, Bell, Boeing, Karem and Lockheed Martin each snagged a development contract for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program. F... more »
Biden Says He's Getting Old—So His VP Should Be 'Capable of Immediately Being a President'
*Ethan Barton* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Iowa City, Iowa, U.S., January 27, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria] 'I'm an old guy,' Biden admitted. Democratic 2020 presidential candidate Joe Biden said Tuesday that his choice for vice president will have to be “immediately” capable of taking over as commander-in-chief because “I’m an old guy,” he told an audience in Iowa, The remark highlights what is widely considered the former vice president’s biggest political liabili... more »
Cold War Redux? Air Force B-52 Bombers Still Practice Nuclear Bombing Russia
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA6I0ALL01&share=true] Routine, but unnerving. *Key point:* Just as they did during the Cold War, Moscow and Washington are sending their bombers to probe each other's defenses. Although commonplace, such missions are also risky. The U.S. Air Force in early March 2019 deployed five B-52 bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana to the United Kingdom. Some of the eight-engine, long-range planes flew mock nuclear attacks on Russian soil. The American operatio... more »
Don't Sleep on China's Increasingly Powerful Submarine Fleet
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP4DRIGONOAA&share=true] No one's laughing. *Key point:* Beijing is building out a first-class navy and that includes submarines. Moreover, because submarines are harder to find, they pose a significant threat. The Chinese navy is close to building up one of the world’s most powerful submarine fleet, according to the 2019 edition of the U.S. Defense Department’s *annual report on Chinese military developments*. The U.S. Navy is struggling to stay ahead. The People’s Lib... more »
40 Years of Waiting: The Coast Guard Is Finally Getting a New Heavy Icebreaker
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_TM3EB91165Q01&share=true] About time. *Key point:* Washington has been stalling on providing much-needed icebreakers to the Coast Guard for decades. Finally, they have approved a contract to build one. The U.S. Coast Guard on April 23, 2019 tapped VT Halter Marine, Inc. to build, for $750 million, the service’s first new heavy icebreaker in four decades. With the contract award, the Coast Guard finally is getting serious about strengthening its presence at Earth’s r... more »
Livestream: Senate Impeachment Trial Day 8
On Jan. 29 at 1:00 p.m., the Senate will reconvene for the seventh day of President Trump’s impeachment trial. Both sides have presented their cases, and senators will now have a chance to ask questions of both legal teams. The livestream coverage of the trial is available from the Washington Post here and below. Topics: - Documents Tags: - livestream Hannah Kris is a freshman student at Oberlin College pursuing a major in Economics and Math. More Articles Featured Term: Impeachment Display Facebook comments: 1 Custom Tweet Message: "!title," the latest from Ha... more »
Australia needs your help and needs it NOW
You can help RIGHT NOW by chipping in to feed, bandage, and provide vitally needed veterinary services to precious and unique Australian animals harmed by bush fires. The post Australia needs your help and needs it NOW appeared first on CFACT.
Australia says over-the-counter CBD sales ‘could be considered during 2020’
A review of cannabidiol products being undertaken by Australian health authorities could result in the relaxation of the scheduling status of CBD, potentially making it available over the counter in low doses. In a public submission to a Senate committee studying Australia’s medical cannabis access scheme, the Department of Health said the Therapeutic Goods Administration […] Australia says over-the-counter CBD sales ‘could be considered during 2020’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New Mexico adult-use cannabis bill moves forward
Recreational marijuana businesses would be legal in all municipalities and counties in New Mexico under a Democrat-backed bill that has been narrowly approved by a Senate committee. The Senate Public Affairs Committee voted 4-3 on the measure, which also would subsidize the state’s existing medical marijuana program. If the bill becomes law, each recreational marijuana […] New Mexico adult-use cannabis bill moves forward is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MJBizDaily acquires The Emerald Conference to boost science reach
Marijuana Business Daily announced Wednesday that it has purchased The Emerald Conference, a science-focused convention and trade show for the cannabis industry, from Emerald Scientific. Terms of the acquisition weren’t disclosed. The deal underscores the growing importance of research tied to cannabis, said Chris Walsh, CEO and president of MJBizDaily, a media and events company […] MJBizDaily acquires The Emerald Conference to boost science reach is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Trump's tunnel connecting West Bank and Gaza
Donald Trump not only decided to make America great again – and he has already completed over 3/8 of that job ;-) – but he also wants to improve the world in general. One old problem is the Israeli-Palestinian one. Well, Donald Trump has a solution, a two-state solution. It's not new but Trump has added some gadgets, cute illustrations showing to his Palestinian friends what various new regions of Palestine may be used for, how they're connected, and where they would be welcome assuming they are kind. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Needless to say, Trump's creati... more »
“Best use of a camel I’ve ever seen”
Video only 38 seconds long. It’s in Khazakstan last Sunday. Thanks to Stephen Bird for this video “Best use of a camel I’ve ever seen,” says Stephen. The post “Best use of a camel I’ve ever seen” appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Brazilian Industry Confidence Hits its Highest Since March 2018
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Industry Confidence Index, measured by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), was up 1.5 points from December 2019 to January this year. The figure reached 100.9 points, the highest since March 2018 (101.4 points). Confidence rose in 13 of the 19 industrial sectors surveyed by the FGV. The January hike […] The post Brazilian Industry Confidence Hits its Highest Since March 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
'Deal Of The Century' For Israel/Palestine...Or Dud Of The Century?
President Trump rolled out his "deal of the century" for Israel/Palestine peace and as could be predicted it was dead on arrival as far as the Palestinian side was concerned. Was it designed to fail? Was it designed to boost Bibi? Is endless involvement in Israel/Palestine issues really in the US interest? Watch today's Liberty Report:
War! Glorious War!
[image: undefined] According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) study released in 2016 the US Government was spending over $1 Billion annually on Public Relations. Approximately $626 Million of that was used by the Department of Defense to fund its PR campaign glamorizing and supporting endless wars. We see the propaganda everywhere. Fighter jets zoom over NFL stadiums on Sunday afternoons while a huge American flag is unfurled by uniformed military personnel. Billboards along the highway extoll the virtues of military service. Of course there is much, much more. But wha... more »
Lev Parnas is Not the Impeachment Witness You are Looking For…
[image: undefined] Lev Parnas is who we all hope is the last “Did too! Did Not!” player in the three year effort to find someway to drive Trump from office. Parnas is a Ukrainian-born “businessman” who claims to be the missing link between Trump and evidence needed to impeach. Parnas is also under indictment for breaking campaign-finance laws by disguising donations from foreign entities to unnamed US politicians, and so is singing like the girl from Frozen to be let go. The media christened him the new White Knight of democracy. Is he? Nah. Parnas is mostly an opportunist, with no... more »
Impeachment’s Biggest Absurdity: Our Toxic Fixation On Useless And Corrupting Ukraine Aid
[image: undefined] The campaign to convict and remove President Donald Trump in the Senate hinges on delays in disbursing US aid to Ukraine. Ukraine was supposedly on the verge of great progress until Trump pulled the rug out from under the heroic salvation effort by US government bureaucrats. Unfortunately, Congress has devoted a hundred times more attention to the timing of aid to Ukraine than to its effectiveness. And most of the media coverage has ignored the biggest absurdity of the impeachment fight. The temporary postponement of the Ukrainian aid was practically irrelevant c... more »
World News Briefs -- January 29, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Officials in hazmat suits meet evacuation flight after it arrives at California air base from coronavirus epicenter Wuhan as all 201 passengers prepare for final health screenings and 72-hour quarantine* * The rescue flight landed at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California, just after 8am Wednesday * Officials in hazmat suits met the plane on the tarmac before passengers began filing out * The 201 passengers will now undergo health screenings and be quarantined at the base for 72 hours * The US government chartered the flight to bring diplomats and US citizen... more »
Is This Kobe Bryant Playing ‘Moonlight Sonata’?
Kobe Bryant may have been best known for his basketball skills, but he was a man of many other talents.
Democrats’ Impeachment Aims for U.S. To Be a British Parliamentary System, Says Dershowitz
[image: Alan Dershowitz on Trump's Legal Defense Team at the Senate Trial. January 27, 2019 (CSPAN Screengrab)] *LaRouchePAC is committed to stopping the impeachment coup on the Presidency of the United States. To get our latest SMS updates on the impeachment attempt against Donald Trump, please text SC20 to (800)929-7566 - We don't spam, and you can easily leave at anytime by txting STOP. Standard sms rates apply.* Alan Dershowitz, representing President Donald Trump in the impeachment trial Monday night, focused his central fire on the fact that the Democrats’ Articles of Impeach... more »
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