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One Has First To Be Honest - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*One has first to be honest before one can make any real changes within oneself or others. For, lies beget lies and truth, begets honest communication and without honest communication, there is no hope of changing physical reality from this nightmare of despair that you all have contributed to, into one of joyous living.* *© ** M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Tonight's Meme: A tale of two Jackasses; a two-legged one and his smarter four-legged cousin. I woke up New Year's morning and sat down before my brand new MAC iCrystal Ball G9000 and peered thru the cloudy mists into the near-future and beheld an image of an almost satyrish Rudy Giuliani, still imagining himself as a crime-burster extraordinaire. Giuliani appeared to have once again disappeared into the hills of the fabled Sierra Ukraine in search of golden dirt on his master's political rivals. As he travelled, he sang to himself of his own greatness and how pleased h... more »
Arisaka Type 99: Japan's Chosen Weapon (Millions Were Made) To Win World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Over 10 million were built. *Key point:* The Japanese soldier was well known for his disregard for death. As militarism grew in Japan in the early 1930s, conscription began at the age of 19, and the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) cadet entered military service. After harsh and rigorous training with other cadets from his geographical district in the home islands, the new soldier was designated to a specific class ranking dependent on his capabilities. Officers and noncommissioned officers (NCOs) began to indoctrinate the Japanese fighting... more »
RIP, Aircraft Carriers and Submarines: How Much of the U.S. Navy is Obsolete?
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/USA-IRAN--RC131A10CB70.html] Are America's submarines and aircraft carriers out of place? *Key Point:* The Pentagon is already refocusing itself on how to deploy power projection in the Pacific. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nuclear-powered submarine. Ultra-advanced stealth bombers and fighters. These all represent the most lethal, sophisticated and expensive weapons in the U.S. military’s mighty arsenal—and they might soon all be close to obsolete. Well, at least if certain technological t... more »
"Assassinating him seems like a step back to a more savage past"
I knew it wouldn't take long, and that he'd strongly disapprove: Killing #Soleimani isn’t like killing bin Laden, who had masterminded the worst terrorist attack against America. Soleimani was a competitor, who was highly effective in fighting ISIS as well as American interests. Assassinating him seems like a step back to a more savage past. — John Simpson (@JohnSimpsonNews) January 3, 2020
Man Must Begin To Develop Emotional Balance - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*To read clearly, please click on the above image.* *Now, there are so many weak and delusional souls who propose to know the way, but are nothing more than a projection of their own ills out into the world. For, Man must begin to develop his emotional balance and think in new ways. * *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
'I had to drive the car over him': Woman refuses to answer queries over death
The Northern Territory coroner refers the death of a man to NT Police, believing that offences "may have been committed" in connection to the incident.
This farm stands between the fire front and Nowra – and it's filled with hazardous peat
John Bennett's property is under threat from bushfires — alarmingly it is on swampland where a large underground fire is already burning in the bog's layer of peat, a dangerous and unpredictable combustible.
Hospital in SA's second largest city unable to examine victim of alleged sexual assault
SA Police have questioned why the survivor of an alleged sexual assault was forced to travel more than 300km to Adelaide to undergo a forensic examination.
South Australian MP accuses Liberal MP of inappropriate behaviour at Christmas party
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A South Australian MP makes a complaint of sexual harassment against a Liberal MP after an alleged "slapping" incident at a Christmas party at Parliament House.
Bushfire crisis 'not about one individual', says PM after angry criticism
Scott Morrison says he empathises with bushfire victims and won't let the angry reception he received in Cobargo yesterday distract him from his efforts to deliver resources and support to fire-affected communities.
Scientific modelling 'not coping' with scale of current bushfires
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As fires rage across large sections of Victoria and New South Wales, emergency services struggle to predict how the bushfires will move, with their sheer scale repeatedly outwitting both human and computer-based modelling.
Surgeon may have missed cancer signs in hundreds of patients, investigation launched
Concerns are raised about the thoroughness of 1,500 endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures done by a doctor at a hospital, with about 1,000 patients being contacted by Queensland Health.
'Vigorous revenge' vowed against US after it kills head of elite Quds Force in air strike
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US missiles kill Iran's most powerful general, the architect of its proxy wars in the Middle East, in an airstrike at Baghdad's international airport, with the Pentagon saying it acted to deter "future Iranian attack plans".
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 2nd January 2020
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 […]
U.S. Military Bans Soldiers From Using China-Owned TikTok
By Corinne Weaver ~ Apps collect data about their users. What happens when a foreign government owns that data? The U.S. military did not want to find out. According to an NBC News report, the Defense Information Systems Agency advised employees to avoid using the app, TikTok, which is owned by the Chinese regulated company […]
Green Civil War In Germany?
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ The stage is set for a big fight between two green Titans — the Green Party of Germany and Greenpeace Germany. They sound similar and used to be so, but no longer. When it comes to climate change, Greenpeace is a leading Action Now! radical group, while the Green Party […]
Preaching? (2)
Further to the previous post, nothing stops the BBC's agenda-pushing juggernaut when it's cruising at top speed: *BBC Breakfast*'s *main story* this morning concerns the Australian wildfires. After covering this they moved on to their *second story*, the Met Office on record temperatures over the past decade and climate change. Then five minutes into the hour came their* third story*, the US's killing of Gen. Qasem Soleimani, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' elite Quds Force and overseer of Iran's proxy wars abroad. Clearly, even the killing of the effective No.2 in the I... more »
Trump’s Fatal Mistake in Iraq and Beginning of End for US Occupation
*Patrick Henningsen* | We now face the very real prospect of a multinational conflagration in the Middle East, including a direct confrontation with Iran.
Elderly dairy farming couple who received an early morning raid by 6 MPI staff in 4 cars said they were made to feel like drug dealers
The authorities need to go after the real criminals, the corporations that pack our food with sugar and chemicals, known to cause health issues. Instead they hound folk & make it increasingly more difficult for them to produce & sell a pure whole food that we have consumed since forever. As kids we would walk … Continue reading Elderly dairy farming couple who received an early morning raid by 6 MPI staff in 4 cars said they were made to feel like drug dealers →
Catching the Alarmists in a Baldfaced Sea Level Lie
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Guest ?catching them lying through their teeth? by David Middleton Unprecedented and Worrying Rise in Sea Levels Poses Serious Threat to Coastal Cities TOPICS:Climate Change, Environment, Oceanography, Simon Fraser University By SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY JANUARY 1, 2020 A new study led by Simon Fraser University?s Dean of Science,…
The health impacts of cell towers
Originally posted on Smart Meter News: The health impacts of cell towers By Cindy Russell 01/01/2020 How are cell towers similar to DDT, an insecticide infamous for its environmental impacts? It’s a good question. On Dec. 8, about 90 local residents asked this question and many more at an event to explore the health…
Some Tweets On The Death Of Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani
#UPDATE #Iran Revolutionary Guards commander Qasem Soleimani is killed in a US strike on Baghdad's international airport ordered by #Trump. The strike comes just days after a pro-Iran mob laid siege to the US embassy in Baghdadhttps://t.co/IJRsdHbV67 pic.twitter.com/Nhy8PtNbj4 — AFP news agency (@AFP) January 3, 2020 Iranian state television, citing Revolutionary Guard statement, says Gen. Qassem Soleimani — head of Iran's elite Quds Force — has been killed in Iraq, backing up reports from Iraqi officials. https://t.co/9cwi3BK6RA — The Associated Press (@AP) January 3, 2020 JUS... more »
January 3rd – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1079
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 →
Friday January 3rd – Open Thread
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 →
PH trade deficit ‘alarming,' says BOI official
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
03-Jan-2020 The trade deficit of the Philippines has been growing at a “quite alarming” rate, said Board of Investments (BOI) executive director Ma. Corazon Dichosa.
India speeding up FTA talks with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland
bilaterals.org - 23 hours ago
03-Jan-2020 India is making efforts to speed up free trade negotiations with the EFTA countries comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Leichtenstein in parallel with its discussions with the European Union on a similar pact.
Trump ordered assassination of Qassem Soleimani: Pentagon
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 A.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the assassination of Iran’s Quds Force commander Major-General Qassem Soleimani, the Department of Defense announced this evening. “At the direction of the President, the U.S. military has taken decisive defensive action to protect U.S. personnel abroad by killing Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Iranian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Mohandes confirmed dead after US strikes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 A.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force, General Qassem Soleimani, has been confirmed dead after the U.S. carried out an attack near the Baghdad International Airport this evening. According to the official media wing of Hashd Al-Sha’abi (Popular Mobilization Units), both General Soleimani and the leader of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Qassem Soleimani, Hashd Al-Sha’abi commander allegedly killed in US strikes
The head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, has reportedly been killed in a strike near the Baghdad International Airport, along with senior leaders of the Iraqi Shia militia the US blamed for the attack on its embassy. “The American and Israeli enemy is responsible for killing the mujahideen Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and Qassem […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-01-01
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Aleppo, Idlib, Syria, Libya, Tripoli, Iran, Iraq, Haftar, Turkey, Baghdad, Hmeimim, Russia, US, Homs, ISIS, Sukhnah, Latakia, North_Korea. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Middleeast, World-News Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
How Are Iraqis Responding To The Death Of Qassem Soleimani?
Iraqis are celebrating. You don’t need to know Arabic to understand what they’re saying: “Ding dong the witch is dead!” | pic.twitter.com/v0wPdNFb8P — Mike (@Doranimated) January 3, 2020 *WNU Editor:* The above is just one tweet of Iraqis apparently cheering the death of Qassem Soleimani. Are they Sunni Iraqis? A general cross section of Iraqi society? Can't tell from this clip. But I think among many in Iraq's Shiite community there is going to be some anger on what happened. I am also predicting that the Iraqi government is going to find itself under enormous pressure to expel t... more »
One Of NATO's Greatest Fears: A Russian Invasion Of Iceland
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Europe* Iceland has not had a military since 1869. *Key Point:* The Soviets could’ve taken Iceland. Or at least caused a lot of chaos and disruption if the United States did not bolster the defenses beforehand. Tom Clancy’s 1986 novel *Red Storm Rising* depicts a conventional war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. It’s one of Clancy’s best books and, interesting for a story about a Third World War, doesn’t involve a nuclear apocalypse. It does describe a ground war in Germany, naval and air battles in the North Atlantic and — central to the plot — a... more »
Coming in 2020: Europe and Asia
commentary While people reading this may not be able to agree whether 2020 is the start of a new decade or end of the last one like many on social media, I am sure we can agree to focus on food safety. Whatever year it is we will have annual reports like the EU figures... Continue Reading
CSPI seeks to expand efforts — apply now to join their food safety team
Opinion Everyone who works in food safety is, in some way, working for the consumer. Public health officials, researchers, educators, and members of the food industry each have an important role to play in keeping our food safe. But there is something rare and powerful about being able to sit down at the table with... Continue Reading
Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed
Pathogens in raw milk, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were discussed at the annual meeting of a European microbial risk assessment network. A total of 25 European Union countries as well as Switzerland and Norway are members of the network. The next meeting is in May 2020 in Parma. Results from studies on raw milk quality... Continue Reading
Breaking News, Just Released – Major threat eliminated in Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp today
Department of Defense Press Release Secretary of Defense Mark Esper January 2, 2019 Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force eliminated as defensive measure. General Soleimani was actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region. General Soleimani and his Quds Force were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition service members and the wounding of thousands more. He had orchestrated attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the last several months – including the att... more »
Was Iranian General Qassim Soleimani Responsible For The Attack On The U.S. Embassy On Monday?
“Soleimani is our leader,” written under window by Iran-backed militiamen pic.twitter.com/o6CjW08VSi — Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) January 2, 2020 *WNU Editor:* I would not be surprised that for some in Washington this was enough for them to make the determination that General Qassim Soleimani had to be taken out. That this embassy attack is what finally broke the "camel's back", and this graffiti implicated his role.
Trump Just Started A War Today, Didn't He? And By Assassinating His Old Business Partner
No one’s going to argue that the heads of Iran’s Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani, was a bad man. At one time he and Trump were in business together, laundering money through a Trump Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan. The CIA made then-candidate Trump end that shady business. But even without the Trump connection, Soleimani was still a bad guy-- a real bad guy. Trump had him assassinated-- without congressional approval-- today. Trump also had Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis killed early on Friday in an air strike on their convoy at Baghdad airport. Ahmed al-Assadi, a spokesman ... more »
"Iran's Top Military Commander, Qasem Suleimani, Assassinated In US Airstrike"
Al Jazeera Live Stream *"Iran's Top Military Commander, Qasem Suleimani, * *Assassinated In US Airstrike"* "Update 3: The Pentagon has confirmed that Soleimani was killed at the direction of President Trump in what it termed a "defensive action" as per the following statement: *Click image for larger size.* And while Trump has yet to make a statement, shortly after the news of Suleimani's death, the president tweeted an American flag with no commentary. *This is the spark that could set the whole region on fire, given Suleimani is Iran's most important, visible and powerful military ... more »
What Qassim Soleimani's Killing Means
*Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner:* *What Qassim Soleimani's killing means* The U.S. killing of Qassim Soleimani In Baghdad on Thursday ends an enduring threat. At least in the short term, however, it will unleash Iranian retaliation. The leader of the external action arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Soleimani long led that regime's efforts to destroy its enemies and expand its revolution. From an explosive campaign that killed hundreds of U.S. soldiers in Iraq, to supporting Bashar Assad's regime with legions of Shiite fighters and IRGC operatives, to conducting a c... more »
US Assassination Of Top Iranian Military Official May Ignite World War
The US has admitted to assassinating Iran’s most beloved military leader, General Qassem Soleimani, in a drone strike which seems very likely to ignite a full-scale war. Six others are also reported killed, including Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. According to the Pentagon, Trump personally […]
The U.S. Navy's Zumwalt Destroyer: A Real Killer Or Waste of Money?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Maybe both. *Key point:* The Navy is experimenting with a new mission for the Zumwalt. Navy developers of the new high-tech, stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer are widening the mission envelope for the ship, exploring new ammunition for its guns and preparing to fire its first missiles next year. The US Navy’s stealthy destroyer will fire an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile and SM-2 in 2019 from its Mk 57 Vertical Launch Systems, marking the first time the new ship will fire weapons as part of its ongoing combat activation process. The Navy is explorin... more »
Could the U.S. Army Fight One Million North Korean Soldiers?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-KIM-PORTRAITS-RC1449DD2020.html] They might be technologically disadvantaged, but that is overwhelming manpower. *Key Point:* North Korea's military cannot be easily discounted. While analysts often focus on the so-called Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s arsenal of ballistic missiles, the real threat emanating from the North comes in the form of heavy artillery and special operations forces, which could wreak havoc on the South. In the event of a war on the Korean Peninsula, Pyongyang’s groun... more »
Dollar Tug of War: What Happens To the Dollar Is The Biggest Story of 2020?
WallStForMainSt Jason talks about his views on the US Dollar for 2020 and how in his opinion 2 strong countervailing forces are in a very strong and powerful tug of war with the US Dollar. Unfortunately, things are far more complicated than either camp (dollar collapse and much weaker dollar) vs (dollar rallies a lot …
‘Blinding the Truth’: Israeli Snipers Target Gaza Protesters in the Eyes
‘Blinding the Truth’: Israeli Snipers Target Gaza Protesters in the Eyes by https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english Media coverage and social media posts went wild when Palestinian photojournalist Muath Amarneh was blinded in his left eye after he was hit by a rubber bullet while covering a protest in the West Bank. – However, Amarneh was far from unique; …
Media’s Deafening Silence On Latest WikiLeaks Drops Is Its Own Scandal
Media’s Deafening Silence On Latest WikiLeaks Drops Is Its Own Scandal by https://caitlinjohnstone.com/ This is getting really, really, really weird. WikiLeaks has published yet another set of leaked internal documents from within the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) adding even more material to the mountain of evidence that we’ve been lied to about an …
$18/oz. Silver is a New Year’s GIFT from Market Riggers!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota As the market riggers maintained control at the End of Year reporting by price rigging…they haven’t changed anything REAL. Watch Silver in 2020 as the 2020 “Repo Train” just keep chugging along towards $1 Trillion +! Hang on tight! end
Flashback 2017: $10 Trillion Missing — The Pentagon Has Never Been Audited. That’s Astonishing!
[image: https://www.globalresearch.ca/report-reveals-8-5-trillion-missing-from-pentagon-budget-2/5453618]Click on image for article.
FULL SHOW: Pentagon’s 2020 Budget Surpasses $700 Billion
RT America The siege of the US Embassy in Baghdad ended after a force of US Marines arrived and dozens of militia members and their supporters withdrew from the compound. Washington blames Iran. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar has the latest developments (0:53). The Pentagon is starting off 2020 with a massive budget-higher than it was …
Keiser Report: The Beginning of the End of Super Imperialism in 2020? (E1483)
RT Check Keiser Report website for more: http://www.maxkeiser.com/ Continuing with their New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Keiser Report is joined by Dr Michael Hudson, author of Super Imperialism: The Origin and Fundamentals of US World Dominance. Will 2020 see further decline in that super imperialism about which he first wrote all those decades ago? They …
Can China Dethrone the US Dollar as Global Reserve
Can China Dethrone the US Dollar as Global Reserve by Steve Brown, December 23, 2019, https://theduran.com/ As a result of this ‘trade war’ China has let the yuan slide versus the USD which is a warning to Trump, specifically Mnuchin. – On the US dollar as reserve currency, that is a tough thing to break …
We Were Warned About the Deep State, but Refused to Listen
The objectives of the Deep State ie. Illuminati, Synagogue of Satan. are: Luciferian New World Order, World Government led by the Anti-Christ, Global Supra-National Central Bank –> ‘666’ – We Were Warned About the Deep State, but Refused to Listen by Larry C Johnson, https://turcopolier.typepad.com/sic_semper_tyrannis/ Many of the critical tools employed in the coup to …
PA: Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Homes is a War Crime According to ICC
PA: Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Homes is a War Crime According to ICC by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Palestinian Authority (PA) has announced on Sunday that the Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes constitutes a war crime based on the International Criminal Court (ICC), Safa Press agency reported on Sunday. – In a statement, the PA’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates …
What We’re Told About ISIS Is A Lie (Full Show)
RT America Michele Greenstein takes a deep dive into the origins of Islamic State (IS, aka ISIS) and how the US sought to use it for regime change in Syria. “For years we have been supplying anti-tank missiles and all sorts of weapons to the terrorists, to Al Nusra, sometimes to ISIS.. the entire array …
US Military Contractors Sued for Funding Terrorism in Afghanistan with ‘Protection’ Payments to Taliban
Sheeple: naive, gullible, easily deceived, useful idiots complicit in their own destruction and the destruction of others. People with an amazing ability to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. Last to know/understand what is going on. First to fall. US Military Contractors Sued for Funding Terrorism in Afghanistan with ‘Protection’ Payments to Taliban by https://www.rt.com/ Bribes …
“US Dominance In Mideast Is Over”: Iran Declares After Joint Drills With Russia & China
“US Dominance In Mideast Is Over”: Iran Declares After Joint Drills With Russia & China by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ At a moment the US struck five supposedly ‘Iran-linked’ militia bases in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, sending regional tensions soaring, unprecedented four-day long joint naval drills involving Iran, Russia and China outside the Persian Gulf …
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