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"Federal Reserve Sinks Into Funny-Money 'Normalcy'”
*"Federal Reserve Sinks Into Funny-Money 'Normalcy'”* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "Last night we got the call from the hospital. “Dad… You’ve got a new grandson.” We hastened thither to meet Charlie. *Charlie, five hours old.* *Facts of Life: *Life goes on. People collide. Genes… atoms… facts… and opinions, too. Republicans and Democrats. Bull markets, bear markets, booms and busts… Truth and lies. Trump and Romney. Sometimes the collisions are fruitful. Sometimes, they are disappointing. So, let’s go to the news. A headline from Bloomberg tells us what we already knew. The... more »
Army Announces They Will Not Investigate Lt. Col Alexander Vindman…
President Trump mentioned the likelihood the military would take a look at the conduct of Lt. Col Alexander Vindman in the wake of his leaking classified information to construct a fraudulent whistle-blower complaint with CIA ally Eric Ciaramella. Today Army … Continue reading →
Black and Hispanic Students May be Paying More for College Loans, Study Finds
Graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) may be paying more to borrow and refinance their education loans, according to a report released this week, reported NBC. The report released Wednesday is titled “Educational Redlining” and was prepared by the Student Borrower Protection Center, a group that works to alleviate […]
U of Florida Tells Professors Not to Order Sick Students to be Tested for Coronavirus
The University of Florida on Jan. 31 told its professors to stop ordering visibly sick students to leave the classroom and be tested for the Coronavirus, reported National Public Radio. The university didn’t say how many students were ordered by professors to be tested, nor did it identify the professors who took this action. “While […]
University of Colorado Names Theodosia Cook New Chief Diversity Officer
University of Colorado leaders announced that Theodosia Cook will be the new chief diversity officer for the four-campus system, said a university statement. She “will help develop and implement system-wide policies and initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion,” the statement said. Cook, currently director of the campus climate and culture initiative at Dartmouth College, […]
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 2/14/20"
*2/14/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ "China Is Disintegrating: Steel Demand, Property Sales, Traffic All Approaching Zero" "In Shocking Admission, WHO Advisor Says Coronavirus May Infect Over 5 *Billion* People" “Coronavirus epidemic poses existential threat to small businesses in China. Mass job losses loom: 10% of Chinese firms they surveyed were “on the verge of death”, with 30% planning job cuts and another 30% saying they could not pay their employees on time.” *"Chaos Is Coming: US To Start Testing People With Flu Symptoms"* "The CDC will roll out 5 labs, in Chicago,... more »
Turning Up The Pressure For Integration, NYC Students Plan Citywide School Boycott
It’s been more than two months since New York City students began boycotts at a different school campus each week. They’ve walked out of class to demand Mayor Bill de Blasio integrate one of the country’s most segregated school systems. Students went on strike at one Manhattan campus to protest admissions practices that had segregated them into different schools within the same building.
Who’s At Fault For Cuba’s Economic Problems?
HAVANA—Chef Alexis Alvarez was in panic mode. He was preparing a gourmet meal for visitors from the United States when the electricity went out. He mostly cooks with natural gas and charcoal, but those won’t power his blender full of organic kale.
Guaido Is Back In Venezuela, Now What?
Opposition leader Juan Guaido is back in Venezuela after a three-week international tour that took him to Colombia, Europe and the United States. His return was without force and without any conclusive announcements. What’s next now that he is back? What are the plans of the U.S. power? “We just need a little bit,” Juan Guaido said to a small crowd in the Bolivar square at Chacao municipality, after his return yesterday in the late afternoon.
Protests Continue Across Canada In Solidarity With Wet’suwet’en Land Defenders Fighting Fracked Gas Pipeline
Demonstrations over the past week have halted traffic in downtown Vancouver and shut down railways throughout the country. Protests across Canada continued Wednesday in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en First Nation hereditary chiefs and land defenders fighting against a fracked gas pipeline that would cut through their unceded territory in northern British Columbia. For more than a year... more »
Venezuela Accuses US Of Crimes Against Humanity At The International Criminal Court
During his meeting with the Court, Arreaza exposed the crimes against humanity perpetrated by the U.S. government in its failed attempt to overthrow Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. Currently, the economic, financial, and commercial sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump administration have prevented Venezuela from accessing international markets.
Can The World’s Second Superpower Rise From The Ashes Of Twenty Years Of War?
February 15 marks the day, 17 years ago, when global demonstrations against the pending Iraq invasion were so massive that the New York Times called world public opinion “the second superpower.” But the U.S. invaded anyway. So what has become of the momentous hopes of that day?
Number Of Striking Workers Surged In 2018 And 2019
After decades of declining strike activity, data on major work stoppages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics—including new 2019 data released this morning—show that there was a substantial upsurge in 2018 and 2019, with 485,000 workers involved in major work stoppages in 2018 and 425,500 workers involved in major stoppages in 2019—together they make up the largest two-year average in 35 years. In 2017, only 25,300 workers were involved in work stoppages.
It’s Time To Reclaim Syria’s Road To Recovery
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, neo-Ottoman extraordinaire, is not exactly inclined to commit seppuku, the Japanese act of ritual suicide. But if not through the perspective of neo-Ottomanism, how to explain the fact he is de facto supporting al-Qaeda remnants in Syria while facing two unsavory options – a humiliating retreat from or total war against the Syrian Arab Army?
No. 1 Sponsor Of Terrorism? US Media Name Iran, But Overlook A Candidate Closer To Home
After the illegal assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, FAIR (1/9/20) noted that the corporate media offered no moral objections to murdering another country’s high-ranking state official. The media consensus was that Soleimani was a despicable “terrorist” responsible for the deaths of “hundreds of Americans”—a formula that buried the crucial distinction between terrorism and armed resistance... more »
Bolsonaro Has Destroyed Brazil In 400 Days
Right-wing extremist Jair Bolsonaro has just served his first 400 days as President of the largest, most populous and economically powerful nation in Latin America, Brazil. It has turned out to be enough time to impose a regression that reaches all, absolutely all, aspects of my country. There is not a single sector, a single segment, which has not been reached by his devastating fury.
Erdogan’s ‘Turkish Twist’ Risks Wider War in Syria and Middle East
*21WIRE.TV* | It seems Turkey and Syria are moving closer to all-out war, but is it too late for this crisis be walked-back?
NYC Taxpayers Spending Millions on Cyber Center with Controversial Ties to Israeli Intelligence
New York City taxpayers are on the hook for a multi-million dollar cyber center in the heart of Manhattan with deep ties to Israel’s high-tech intelligence apparatus.
FDA alert warns pet owners of Salmonella contamination in raw food
The FDA is cautioning pet owners not to feed their pet’s certain Aunt Jeni’s Home Made frozen raw pet food “as it poses a serious threat to consumer and animal health” because of Salmonella Infantis contamination. The Salmonella was discovered in January when the FDA collected one retail sample of Aunt Jeni’s Home Made Turkey Dinner... Continue Reading
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Falling Through Time”
2002, “Falling Through Time”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Sometimes, you can put some night sky in your art. Captured above Japan, a picturesque night sky was photographed behind a picturesque frosted leaf. The reflecting ice crystals on the leaf coolly mimic the shining stars far in the background. The particular background sky on this 48-second wide angle exposure, however, might appear quite interesting and familiar. *Click image for larger sizes.* On the far left, although hard to find, appears a streaking meteor. Below and to the right of the meteor appears a longer and brighter streak of an airplane. The bright star on the left is th... more »
"Reality..."
"Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends upon what we look for. What we look for depends upon what we think. What we think depends upon what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality." - Gary Zukav
The Poet: David Whyte, “The Sea”
*“The Sea”* “The pull is so strong we will not believe the drawing tide is meant for us, I mean the gift, the sea, the place where all the rivers meet. Easy to forget, how the great receiving depth untamed by what we need needs only what will flow its way. Easy to feel so far away and the body so old it might not even stand the touch. But what would that be like feeling the tide rise out of the numbness inside toward the place to which we go washing over our worries of money, the illusion of being ahead, the grief of being behind, our limbs young rising from such a depth? What would t... more »
World News Briefs -- Febraury 14, 2020
Beijing trains were almost empty on the first day 'back to work' for China after the extended Lunar New Year holiday. (ABC: Steve Wang) *ABC News Online:* *Coronavirus COVID-19 sees 500 million people in China under lockdown* Around 500 million people in China are currently affected by policies put in place restricting movement, to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus. That's more than the entire population of the United States and is equivalent to roughly 6.5 per cent of the world's population. As of Friday, at least 48 cities and four provinces in China have issued official notices ... more »
Southern Baptist Group Founded to Fight Liberal Take-over
[image: southern-baptist-group-founded-to-fight-liberal-take-over] The Left has been working to transform the Southern Baptist Convention into yet another liberal bastion, but now there are those within the nation's largest Protestant denomination determined to stop it.
Sickness to Socialism: Leftists Are More Likely to Have Mental Problems, Survey Shows
[image: sickness-to-socialism-leftists-are-more-likely-to-have-mental-problems-survey-shows] *Liberalism Is a Mental Disorder *isn’t just a book by radio host Michael Savage, it turns out. It’s also a reality, according to a new survey showing that people identifying as left-wing are more likely than other ideologists to have been diagnosed with mental illness.
Lindsey Graham to Call Four Carter Page FISA Signers to Testify
[image: lindsey-graham-to-call-four-carter-page-fisa-signers-to-testify] Senator Lindsey Graham said he will call to testify before the Senate four signers of the surveillance warrants against Carter Page, including James Comey, to determine how the process was abused so badly.
Given “Intelligence Coup of the Century,” How Can U.S. Explain Foreign Policy Failures?
[image: given-intelligence-coup-of-the-century-how-can-the-explain-foreign-policy-failures] With the ability of the CIA and NSA to easily crack the encrypted communications of nations all over the world for over 50 years, how could American foreign relations have produced failure after failure?
“The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease”
*“The Science of Stress and How Our Emotions * *Affect Our Susceptibility to Burnout and Disease”* by Maria Popova "I had lived thirty good years before enduring my first food poisoning - odds quite fortunate in the grand scheme of things, but miserably unfortunate in the immediate experience of it. I found myself completely incapacitated to erect the pillars of my daily life - too cognitively foggy to read and write, too physically weak to work out or even meditate. The temporary disability soon elevated the assault on my mind and body to a new height of anguish: an intense experie... more »
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What Valentine’s Day Means In Gaza, Palestine
Hani Almadhoun’s reflection on Valentine’s Day and what it means for Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip... you used to know it was Valentine’s Day season when the best pop songs were released, everyone on the streets was wearing red, and all the locally grown roses were nearly sold out... The post What Valentine’s Day Means In Gaza, Palestine appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Switzerland’s Environmental Agency Announces National Moratorium on 5G
*Josh del Sol* - Das Bundesamt für Umwelt sent a letter to all of the country’s cantonal governments calling for a halt on the use of all new 5G towers.
Scientists Are Developing Solar Panels That Generate Power At Night
*John Vibes* - Wind and solar energy are already cheaper than traditional alternatives in two-thirds of the world, and are expected to be the cheapest option everywhere by 2030.
Bees Build Hive For Perfect Temp. And Ventilation When Beekeeper Forgets Frames
*John Vibes* - Beekeeping can be fun and rewarding, but it is also a bit more complicated than it looks, and often takes a lot of time to master.
Lawsuit Will Target Oil Companies For Wiping Out Belugas In Alaska
*John Vibes* - Two environmental groups have issued a warning that they will be filing a lawsuit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Antarctica Breaks 69°F for the First Time on Record
*Olivia Rosane* - The Antarctic region just recorded a temperature higher than 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time.
Iconic Photo Shows Orangutan Catching Fish With A Makeshift Spear
*John Vibes* - Primates are extremely intelligent creatures, but humans can sometimes forget how similar we are.
World War I Is Long Gone, But Trench Warfare Isn't (I Saw It First-Hand)
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Americas* The Army got a taste in 2015. *Key point: *The creative use of resources and available space can keep readiness high. “Target down!” Cadet Abigail Toth shouted after unleashing a spray of buckshot. She and Sgt. Marcus Montez moved through the enemy trench. The two soldiers tried to move quickly while navigating the labyrinth of narrow, winding pathways. It was part of a trench clearing exercise on Aug. 4 with soldiers from the 555th Engineer Brigade’s 570th Sapper Company at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Members of the company’s 2nd Platoon u... more »
India's Hypersonic Missile Could Start A Nuclear War
*Michael Peck* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2KLE9VIRDQ&share=true] How big is this new threat? *Key Point:* The situation depends on Pakistan's reaction. India’s test of a hypersonic missile signifies more than the advance of Indian weapons technology. It also is one step closer to triggering a nuclear war with Pakistan. Ironically, the first launch of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle, or HSTDV, was a failure. The HSTDV, which is shaped almost like a sailing ship, is supposed to be a testbed for dev... more »
North Korea's Artillery Is Ready To Give America Hell
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* America's military suffered a defeat at its hands before. *Key point:* North Korea is prepared for war. At noon sharp on October 12, 1950, the minesweeper USS Pirate had just completed a busy but productive morning off the North Korean port of Wonsan when everything went wrong at once. Hours earlier, the small, 625-ton vessel had led the five ships of Mine Division 32 based in Sasebo, Japan through two belts of contact mines laid in a channel just one mile wide, and fourteen miles long leading into Wonsan Harbor in North Korea. At the time U... more »
Hitler Wanted A Massive Battleship Fleet, But Why It Didn't Happen May Surprise You
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * In 1939 Hitler conceived of an ambitious “Plan Z” to build a large fleet to rival the British Royal Navy. *Key Point:* Nazi Germany did not commission a single additional capital ship for the remainder of World War II. At first glance, the Battle of the Barents Sea seems insignificant, a minor World War II naval battle in which a couple of destroyers were sunk. Yet the New Year’s Eve skirmish in frozen Arctic waters convinced Hitler that he should scrap *all *of his capital ships and had far-reaching consequences on the leadership of Nazi Germany.... more »
The Failure of Nazi Germany's BF 110 Bomber Was Epic
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_110#/media/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-377-2801-013,_Flugzeug_Messerschmitt_Me_110.jpg] "Destroyer Bomber?" Yeah right. *Key Point:* German confidence was too high in their air force capabilities. In the mid-1930s, Nazi Germany had a problem. Its twin-engined medium bombers, such as the Heinkel 111, had a range of perhaps 1,500 miles. However, the Luftwaffe's single-engined fighter plane, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, had a range of only 400 miles (it wasn't until mid-World War II that fighters c... more »
Why The Navy Revolted Over Nuclear-Armed Aircraft Carriers
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Navy was seeking validation in the nuclear age. *Key point: *The Navy wanted similar capabilities to the Air Force. In the wake of the mushroom clouds that blossomed over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it swiftly dawned on political and military leaders across the globe that warfare between superpowers would never again be the same. But what exactly were the implications of nuclear weapons when it came to planning military force structure? In the United States, it was assumed that nuclear weapons would be widely employed in fut... more »
MJBizDaily launches annual marijuana industry survey seeking business data
Help Marijuana Business Daily help you by participating in the eighth annual survey of cannabis industry executives and investors. The undertaking that will help Colorado-based MJBizDaily provide key market, financial and operational data for businesses and entrepreneurs. Owners, founders and executives with dispensaries/retail stores, commercial cultivation operations, infused product manufacturers and vertically integrated businesses as well as investors funding […] MJBizDaily launches annual marijuana industry survey seeking business data is a post from: Marijuana Business Dail... more »
Nevada cannabis testing lab fined $70,000 for inflating THC levels
A Nevada marijuana testing lab inflated THC levels on cannabis products by as much as 10%, according to a settlement agreement approved by state regulators. Certified Ag Labs, which runs a marijuana testing facility in Sparks, was suspended by regulators last November for reporting inaccurate THC results. Marijuana with higher THC levels typically carries a premium […] Nevada cannabis testing lab fined $70,000 for inflating THC levels is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Ansarallah forces shoot down enemy fighter jet over northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Ansarallah forces announced the downing of an enemy fighter jet over the northern region of Yemen this evening. READ ALSO: Ansarallah Forces Capture Strategic Sites in Northern Yemen Amid Massive Offensive According to the Ansarallah-affiliated Yemeni military spokesperson, Brigadier General Yahya Sare’a, the Ansarallah forces shot down a Tornado […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army advances in western Aleppo after foiling jihadist offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has scored a new advance in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate, following a failed counter-offensive by the jihadist rebels earlier in the day. READ ALSO: Turkey Increases Security at Russian Embassy in Ankara Over Threats According to a field source in Aleppo, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Air Force unleashes heavy attack near Turkish border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 P.M.) – The Russian Air Force has launched several airstrikes near the Turkish border this evening, as their warplanes continue to target areas under the control of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and their allies. READ ALSO: ISIS Launches Heavy Attacks Against Syrian Army in East Homs According to the latest report from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ansarallah snipers strike 11 Yemeni gov’t fighters in southern Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Ansarallah forces announced on Friday that their sniper unit killed and wounded 11 soldiers from the pro-government Yemeni Army in southern Saudi Arabia. According to Al-Masirah TV, who quoted the Ansarallah command, the sniper units targeted the Yemeni Army personnel near the border crossing that links Saudi Arabia’s Asir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, protesters come face-to-face with US military in northeastern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – For the second time in the last 48 hours, protesters gathered at a road in northeastern Syria to block a U.S. military convoy from passing. READ ALSO: US Forces Block Another Russian Convoy in Northeastern Syria In a video this afternoon, a Syrian officer can be seen speaking to a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New videos from west Aleppo show aftermath of disastrous jihadist offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The jihadist counter-offensive in western Aleppo on Friday appears to have ended in complete disaster, as new photos and videos show several militants killed and heavy destruction to their equipment. In two videos released minutes ago by Anna News, their field reporters tour some of the jihadist vehicles that were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chaff and Countermeasures – Senator Graham Asks AG Bill Barr for “Spygate” and “FISA” Witnesses…
Anyone who has followed DC for a while could see this one coming a mile away… including the synergy of self-interested timing. Catherine Herridge of CBS reports on a ‘tick-tock’ letter from Senator Lindsey Graham to AG Bill Barr where … Continue reading →
Lengthy Interview With Rep. Devin Nunes Covering Endless Trump Coup…
“Hashing it Out” is a Washington Examiner podcast hosted by Siraj Hashmi. This week HPSCI ranking member Devin Nunes appears for a lengthy 45-minute discussion covering the never-ending coup against President Trump. Representative Nunes discusses the counterintelligence investigation into the … Continue reading →
Bernie Sanders Pranked By Russians Posing as Greta Thunberg
Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexey Stolyarov, who have fooled many high-profile victims, posted a recording of the phone call.
Len McCluskey on Corbynism
... and many other things. The Labour leadership election, the state of trade unionism, his new book, and who his favourite sitting Tory MP is. Well worth a watch.
Leaked Huawei discussions prompt British diplomatic rebuke of Australian politicians
Diplomatic tensions over Britain's decision to allow Chinese telco Huawei into its 5G network boil over after confidential discussions with Australia about the policy were leaked.
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 14, 2020
*The Hill*:* US military preparing for potential coronavirus pandemic: report (Update)* The U.S. military is reportedly advancing plans to make ready for a potential pandemic of the coronavirus. Last month, Defense Secretary Mark Esper gave the order to initiate pandemic plans that include quarantining service members who have traveled to China since Feb. 2. The Military Times reported Thursday that troops around Asia have begun enforcing the directive at their own discretion on members who have traveled to China during the dates specified. Navy and Marine Corps messages reporte... more »
Prepare For The Crash of 2020?
William D. Cohan wrote an article for Vanity Fair on how hedge-funder Mark Spitznagel believes the central banks have created a monster they don’t know how to stop, and when it comes (like in 2008) he’ll be ready: What do you do when the bond market is basically uninvestable and the stock market keeps hitting all-time highs and you know in your gut that none of this will end well? What do investors—big and small—do in such unfortunate circumstances, like the ones we collectively find ourselves in now? I’ve been racking my brain for years to figure that out. Increasingly desperate a... more »
NYC Taxpayers Spending Millions on Cyber Center with Controversial Ties to Israeli Intelligence
New York City taxpayers are on the hook for a multi-million dollar cyber center in the heart of Manhattan with deep ties to Israel's high-tech intelligence apparatus. The post NYC Taxpayers Spending Millions on Cyber Center with Controversial Ties to Israeli Intelligence appeared first on MintPress News.
BP’s Net Zero Accounting Trick
By Paul Homewood BP has been in the news lately, with its announcement that it is going Net Zero by 2050: https://www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/who-we-are/reimagining-energy.html And this is how they intend to do it: Now, you may be puzzled how you can carry on producing oil and gas, but not emit any […]
RACE ALERT-- This Coming Tuesday Chris Larson Is Up For Milwaukee County Executive
I met Wisconsin state Senator Chris Larson through People for the American Way, when he was one of their most active members of Young Elected Officials. As you may know Blue America has endorsed him in the current race for Milwaukee County Executive, an office that has often led directly to Wisconsin's governorship. I was thrilled yesterday when Michael Keegan, president of People for the American Way, told me that PFAW had endorsed Larson as well. He agreed to write a guest post explaining why. Please give it a read and please consider contributing to Chris' field campaign by c... more »
China grinds to a halt
Pollution levels indicate that Chinese cities are running at 50-80 % of potential capacity. “Morgan Stanley suggested that real time measurements of Chinese pollution levels would provide a “quick and dirty” (no pun intended) way of observing if any of China’s major metropolises had returned back to normal. What it found was that among some ... Read more China grinds to a halt The post China grinds to a halt appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Let’s outlaw the Weather (and the Climate, too)
“Stop griping about the weather, or the climate, no government can change it anyway. Just try to make the best of it and learn how to to adapt to it and enjoy the variations.” – Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser _____________ Let’s outlaw the Weather (and the Climate, too) Dr. Klaus L.E. Kaiser Some days it’s too cold, ... Read more Let’s outlaw the Weather (and the Climate, too) The post Let’s outlaw the Weather (and the Climate, too) appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Montana – Early February setting records for snowfall
Up to twelve times normal snowfall. __________ This year this has been the snowiest February 1 – 9 on record for Belgrade, Big Sky, and Grant (near Dillon), and the 2nd snowiest start for Bozeman MSU and Ennis. Many (not all) valleys east of the divide across SW Montana saw between one foot (30 cm) to ... Read more Montana – Early February setting records for snowfall The post Montana – Early February setting records for snowfall appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Man Upset He Can’t Bring Cutout of Donald Trump to Dialysis
The man was using the life-sized cutout of the president as an emotional support item.
Did a U.S. Military Airplane Lost in 1945 Reappear 75 Years Later?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Michael Avenatti is Convicted of Trying to Extort Nike
The cable news fixture threatened to use his media access to hurt Nike’s reputation and stock price unless the company paid him up to $25 million.
Lynette Dawson hasn’t been seen for 38 years, but this week that all changed
Chris Dawson will stand trial for the murder of his first wife Lynette who disappeared in 1982, despite the testimony of four key witnesses who each claim they say Ms Dawson after that date.
Love in the time of coronavirus is a complicated thing
School kids miles from their mates and their classrooms, grandparents marooned and friends separated. It's not just a travel ban, it's an uncoupling of a truth that has until now been fundamental to our times, writes Virginia Trioli.
Two wives, two homes about 10km apart: Inside a polygamous marriage
Muslim Malaysians often have complex and tangled views about polygamy, and their beliefs aren't always mirrored by their actions. An adventure sportsman, an academic researcher and a feminist activist share their stories.
I lived through the coronavirus and all I got was this lousy T-shirt
Bogus books. Dodgy face masks. 'I survived the coronavirus' t-shirts. Online retailers are exploiting the health crisis.
Celeste Barber is hosting a massive bushfire benefit concert on TV on Sunday
Two dozens artists including Queen + Adam Lambert, Hilltop Hoods, k.d. lang and Amy Shark will play a 10-hour benefit concert, with money raised going to a variety of bushfire-related causes.
Beyond Fortnite: What happens when Australian artists make video games
Moving games out of the tech realm, the teams behind Untitled Goose Game and other indie titles are bringing art, comedy and new perspectives to gaming.
'Profound, wise and sensitive': How a modern court judgement has grappled with a lore that's existed for time immemorial
Our enduring and life-defining connection to the land tests the assumptions and limits of Australian sovereignty. We have been reminded of that again this week with a landmark High Court ruling, writes Stan Grant.
The Government has been handed a distraction, and the timing couldn't be better
Never was a government more relieved to head for the safety of the Canberra bubble this week than Scott Morrison and his wounded band of politically damaged and policy-compromised colleagues, writes Laura Tingle.
Has Eric Abetz just accidentally handed Labor its smoking gun on sports rorts?
The Prime Minister is yet to face questions on new eligibility issues surrounding the sports rorts scandal. His office maintains he accurately represented the information he had been provided with.
Renewable power causing power bill dive
Figures from the Australian Energy Market Operator show electricity prices will head lower and a flood of solar power is already driving down prices, but some politicians continue to lobby for new coal-fired power generation.
A diary from Christmas Island: A Chinese mother shares her experience as a coronavirus evacuee
Emma, who was among the first group of Australians evacuated from the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan, is keeping a diary of her time in quarantine with her children. Read her entries and see her photos.
Has recent rain helped towns running out of water?
Recent torrential rain is turning dust into mud in some drought-affected towns — and helping prevent them from running out of water.
'One in 25 airplanes had a safety incident': More revelations emerge over Boeing's 737 MAX
A former senior Boeing manager reveals he urged management to temporarily shut down the 737 MAX factory in the United States months before the first fatal crash.
Labor Caucus rumblings over Trad leave Palaszczuk with an election year dilemma
As a number of Labor MPs threaten an internal revolt over Jackie Trad's role in the leadership, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is facing an election year image problem, writes state political reporter Josh Bavas.
Residents told to move to higher ground after hole forms in dam wall
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People in a southern Queensland town are urged to evacuate amid fears an irrigation dam is in imminent danger of failing after developing a large hole in the side of its wall.
Don’t anthropomorphize the economy
Here’s a nice graph from the Financial Times: These graphs are very manipulative, as we think we are seeing the impact of various presidents on the economy. But is that really so? I’ve argued that the performance of the US (economic, military, social, etc.) is about 3% the president and 97% other factors. Three percent […] The post Don’t anthropomorphize the economy appeared first on Econlib.
CPL Michael Avenatti Found Guilty On All Counts in Nike Extortion Case…
Creepy porn lawyer and former CNN political analyst, Michael Avenatti, has been found guilty on all three counts in the $25 million Nike Extortion case. New York – Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti was convicted Friday by a jury of all … Continue reading →
"Wuhan Lockdown Intensifies While First Coronavirus Case Reported In 'Unprepared' Africa"
*"Wuhan Lockdown Intensifies While First * *Coronavirus Case Reported In 'Unprepared' Africa"* by Tyler Durden *"Summary:* • First case reported in Africa after the Egyptian Health Ministry confirms non-Egyptian patient who recently traveled to China . • China says 1,716 medical workers have been infected. • WHO demands to know more about sick doctors, insists group of 12 virus experts will reach Beijing over the weekend . • Singapore reports largest daily jump in cases amid increased human-to-human transmission . • Egypt confirms first case; virus now present in 29 countries/territor... more »
Is Mayor Pete a Deep State stooge?
I came across this article from Ammoland where the writer Sam Jacobs makes a case that we do not really know enough about Pete Buttigieg. Is Mayor Pete a Deep State plant? Mayor Pete gave $42,500 to the Shadow company. Did this buy him a bug in the software developed by Shadow, allowing Pete time to declare himself a winner in Iowa? Why are there blanks in Mayor Pete’s DD-214? Only excuse possible is that he was assigned to special forces groups of some type, begging the question of what spook contacts does he have now? Read the article. Ask … Continue reading →
How Iranian airliner was saved in Syrian skies
Details of a possible tragic incident were released due to an accusation by Israel of the Russian Khmeimim air base's command of the use of the S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system against Israeli air targets. As a result, an Israeli UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was destroyed and an F-16 fighter was damaged.
Canadian cannabis firm Canopy sees stock soar on revenue growth
Canadian marijuana giant Canopy Growth on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter net revenue that soared 62% from the second quarter, jumped 49% from its third quarter in 2019 and drove up its stock by double-digit figures. The Ontario-based company, which has an estimated 22% share of the Canadian recreational marijuana market, reported revenues of 123.8 million Canadian dollars […] Canadian cannabis firm Canopy sees stock soar on revenue growth is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
First Case Of The Coronavirus Has Been Confirmed In Africa
Egypt’s Health Ministry announced, Friday first Coronavirus infection for a ‘foreigner’ inside the country. Photo via Facebook *Daily Mail*: *Coronavirus spreads to Egypt as country confirms a 'foreigner' is now infected with the disease in Africa's first case* * Egypt confirmed first case of coronavirus, making it the 28th country to do so * No details have been given of the patient, other than the fact the are a 'foreigner' * The individual has been placed in quarantine, according to the health ministry The killer coronavirus has now spread to Egypt, with authorities saying a ... more »
Polar bear habitat at mid-winter as extensive as 2013 & better than 2006
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Arctic sea ice at the middle of winter (January-March) is a measure of what’s to come because winter ice is the set-up for early spring, the time when polar bears do most of their feeding on young seals. [Mid-winter photos of polar bears are hard to come by, partly because the…
“Greta” Hoaxers Pranks Sanders, Democrat Candidate Solicits Foreign Help for Campaign
[image: greta-hoaxers-pranks-sanders-democrat-candidate-solicits-foreign-help-for-campaign] The Russian radio pranksters who tricked Democrat Representatives Adam Schiff and Maxine Waters to solicit possible interference in the 2020 presidential election with bogus dirt on President Trump made it a hat trick this week, tricking Bernie Sanders into doing the same thing.
United States Leads the World in Cutting CO2 Emissions
[image: united-states-leads-the-world-in-cutting-co2-emissions] A new report from the International Energy Agency shows that the United States is leading the entire world in cutting carbon dioxide emissions.
Understanding the Basics of Glyphosate
Guest Editorial by Howard Vlieger, STUDENTOFTHESOIL Glyphosate is a broad spectrum chelator, a nonselective herbicide, an extremely effective antimicrobial agent, a synthetic amino acid, an endocrine disruptor and a probable carcinogen. The world has never experienced such a multi-pronged compound used liberally and indiscriminately. In my opinion, the history books someday could well state […] The post Understanding the Basics of Glyphosate appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
AOC Goes Drag Racing
The ever-blurring lines between politics and pop culture grow fuzzier, but so much more fabulous as AOC takes time out from being a living, breathing meme to join the extravagant world of bad wigs, flamboyant Bette Midler imitations and clownish makeup drag queen contest to show her solidarity with the LGBTQ community because Donald Trump be all hating on gay people and stuff. A 10-second clip was posted on the Tweeter by the verified account for RuPaul's Drag Race. "Join the Ruvolution! I am Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and I pledge allegiance to the drag." "I am Alexandria Ocasio-C... more »
Significant Earthquake Near Fukushima Daiichi - Plant Update
A 5.2 earthquake shook Fukushima Prefecture in Japan yesterday, as reported by the US Geological survey https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us70007nqa/executive M 5.2 - 34km SE of Namie, Japan 2020-02-12 10:37:19 (UTC) 37.295°N 141.304°E 80.7 km depth What implications for the Fukushima Daiichi plant, which is so precariously held up by supports to prevent water-saturated and earthquake damaged structures from collapsing? I did see Tepco inserting what I have previously described as a "cooling" device into unit 1 yesterday. In the past, I have seen this and similar d... more »
New Marine Corps rifle qualification
I was interested to read about the new standards being applied by the US Marine Corps to rifle qualification. The Corps has always had the motto "Every Marine a rifleman", and it's good to see they still take that seriously. Their new standards offer a useful yardstick to evaluate our own weapons skills, and perhaps improve our training accordingly (if we're young and supple enough to do so, of course! I'm old and creaky now. I daresay my days for such athleticism are long past.) As a combat veteran from a different service (and nation, and continent) I'm particularly intereste... more »
Countries Prepare For The Economic Effects Of The Coronavirus
*Al Jazeera:* *Asian governments brace for economic effects of coronavirus* Japan warns of a slump in growth, Singapore could see a recession and Malaysia will announce a stimulus package. Policymakers in Japan on Friday braced for a sharp contraction in October-December growth and warned of a drop in output and consumption due to the coronavirus outbreak, as Asian economies sounded the alarm over darkening economic outlooks. Singapore's economy could enter recession due to the blow from the coronavirus outbreak, its prime minister said on Friday, while neighbouring Malaysia said... more »
Two-Tiered Justice – DOJ Informs Andrew McCabe He Will Not Be Prosecuted for Lying to FBI Investigators (3 Times, Under Oath)…
The Department of Justice has informed former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe he will not face criminal prosecution for lying to FBI investigators. The lawyers for Andrew McCabe shared the DOJ letter: The DOJ inspector general had previously sent a … Continue reading →
PROFITEERING OFF THE PRESIDENCY WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER REASON TO IMPEACH THAN UKRAINE
Last week, Jonathan Chait wrote about presidential buckraking: The Washington *Post* has obtained Secret Service receipts from Trump’s properties. It reveals a massive profiteering scandal. ... the Trump Organization appears to be overcharging the Secret Service for the use of its cottage properties. At Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, the Secret Service paid $17,000 a month for a three-bedroom cottage. “Since fall 2017, there have been 100 rental listings for homes with three or more bedrooms in Bedminster, according to the website Zillow.com,” the *Post* finds. “None wer... more »
Valentines Day Post - "Goldfish and Waterlilies"
*Goldfish and Waterlilies* *Painted Relief Carving on Basswood* Hi Everyone. This is my Valentine for each one of you...my readers. Finally finished this carving on Valentine's Day. Hope you enjoy and also that you all have a very loving and amorous Valentines Day...each in your own unique way *; )*. gc
Department of Justice Announces Indictments Against PLA Officials
The Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. (Source: Flickr/https://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/3363886432) *Department of Justice Announces Indictments Against PLA Officials for 2017 Equifax Hack* The Department of Justice has announced indictments against four members of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) for a 2017 breach of Equifax’s system, in which the hackers gained access to the personal data of nearly 150 million Americans. The stolen data included names, addresses, Social Security and driver's license numbers, and other personal information. The PL... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/14/2020
Today's Water Cooler:
Coronavirus: Media and Politicians Take Anti-China Fear Mongering to New Levels
Despite praise from the World Health Organization for its handling of the coronavirus, China has been derided by Western media and politicians alike over nearly every aspect of its response. The post Coronavirus: Media and Politicians Take Anti-China Fear Mongering to New Levels appeared first on MintPress News.
Citing Hostile “Bernie Bros” Shadowy Group Launches Beat Bernie 2020 PAC
The Beat Bernie 2020 PAC is insisting on keeping its members’ and donors’ identities a secret, due to what they call “a credible fear of threats and backlash from ardent Bernie supporters. The post Citing Hostile “Bernie Bros” Shadowy Group Launches Beat Bernie 2020 PAC appeared first on MintPress News.
CDC Director Says Be Prepared For Coronavirus To Become Widespread In America
*CNN: **CDC director: Novel coronavirus 'is probably with us beyond this season, beyond this year'* As an outbreak of a novel coronavirus has swept through Hubei province, China, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been preparing for its worst case scenario -- a widespread outbreak of illnesses in the United States. "Right now we're in an aggressive containment mode," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta in an interview on Thursday. "We don't know a lot about this virus," he said. "This virus is probably with ... more »
Arctic sea ice reaches the largest early-February area in past 11 years
Ice recovery – It even exceeds the 2001-2010 average size. 12 Feb 2020 – The latest sea ice analysis shows that during this rather mild winter in the mid-latitudes, the trapping of the colder air in the polar circle was beneficial to the growth and recovery of the polar icecap. Every winter the Arctic ocean freezes, ... Read more Arctic sea ice reaches the largest early-February area in past 11 years The post Arctic sea ice reaches the largest early-February area in past 11 years appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Buying the Presidency
Robert Reich - 10 hours ago
Bad enough that a tyrant is destroying American democracy. Now an oligarch is trying to buy the... more »
WORLD EXCLUSIVE, “INCURABLE” CANCER CAN BE CURED
EXCLUSIVE! Please read this true story of pure survival, you will not read this anywhere else. People need to know that cancer is not always the death sentence it is made out to be, for... The post WORLD EXCLUSIVE, “INCURABLE” CANCER CAN BE CURED appeared first on Healing Oracle.
1,700 Frontline Medics Have Been Infected With The Coronavirus In China
Medical workers in protective suits work inside an isolated section at a community health service center in Wuhan, China February 8. China Daily via REUTERS ATTENTION *CNN:* *Over 1,700 frontline medics infected with coronavirus in China, presenting new crisis for the government* Ning Zhu, a nurse in Wuhan, the central Chinese city at the heart of a deadly coronavirus outbreak, is restless. Instead of helping on the frontlines, she has been under self-quarantine at home for weeks, after a chest scan on January 26 revealed that she had a suspected case of the novel Coronavirus. Zh... more »
Reported Civil War Cannonball Was Actually a Buoy
What could have been a dangerous discovery was somewhat less thrilling.
Justice Dept. Closes Case Against ex-FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
The decision resolves a criminal investigation into whether McCabe lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news media disclosure.
Coronavirus: How Media Coverage of Epidemics Often Stokes Fear and Panic
New contagious diseases are scary. They frighten us because they are unknown and unpredictable.
Facebook Reverses on Paid Political Messages That Aren’t Ads
Facebook decided to allow a type of paid political message that had sidestepped many of the social network's rules governing political ads, in a reversal that highlights difficulties tech companies and regulators have in keeping up with the changing nature of paid political messages.
Mexico’s Fight for National Banking Revives a Forgotten History
From Strategic Culture In Ellen Brown’s brilliant new article “Mexico’s AMLO Shows How It’s Done”, the researcher and national banking advocate made the powerful point that the only way to properly fight the neo-liberal order is for nations of the west to follow the lead of Mexico’s current President Lopez Obrador who recently announced the […] More The post Mexico’s Fight for National Banking Revives a Forgotten History appeared first on The Duran.
"For This Is What We Do..."
“For this is what we do. Put one foot forward and then the other. Lift our eyes to the snarl and smile of the world once more. Think. Act. Feel. Add our little consequence to the tides of good and evil that flood and drain the world. Drag our shadowed crosses into the hope of another night. Push our brave hearts into the promise of a new day. With love: the passionate search for truth other than our own. With longing: the pure, ineffable yearning to be saved. For so long as fate keeps waiting, we live on. God help us. God forgive us. We live on.” - Gregory David Roberts, “Shantaram”
Smartphones are killing hundreds around the globe – and this is how
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Happy Valentines Day from Bernie Sanders.
"Because the top 1% get more Valentines than the bottom 50%. That's a grossly unequal distribution of Valentine wishes from those who subsidize the corporate holiday card industry. We need to stop this Valentine welfare for greedy oligarchs & corporations."
Dissenter Weekly: Alleged ‘Vault 7’ Materials Leaker On Trial, Interior Department Whistleblower Reinstated
On this edition of the “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights the trial against alleged CIA leaker Joshua Schulte, who the government claims provided "Vault 7" materials to WikiLeaks. The post Dissenter Weekly: Alleged ‘Vault 7’ Materials Leaker On Trial, Interior Department Whistleblower Reinstated appeared first on Shadowproof.
Former UN drug policy chief joins Thai cannabis company as president
A former head of the United Nations body responsible for international drug treaty compliance has been hired as president of Thailand’s leading medical cannabis company, lending a significant voice to the global credibility of the industry, especially in Asia, according to experts. Viroj Sumyai will take the reins of Thai Cannabis Corp., effective immediately. “Over […] Former UN drug policy chief joins Thai cannabis company as president is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
"This Mortal Coil"
COVID-10 inspired... - CP *"This Mortal Coil"* by Jeff Greenberg "Many people think consciously about their mortality only once in a blue moon. Maybe if an odd mole appears. Or after a close call in the car. Or when they read about the death of a celebrity their age. Maybe it’s in the middle of the night, when they can’t get back to sleep and the reality of their inevitable ending sinks in. I, on the other hand, have been thinking about my own mortality, and indeed everyone’s, most of my professional career. You might guess that I’m a mortician, or a coroner, or maybe an oncologist.... more »
LTC Allen West on why states are changing from red to blue
Why Are RED States Turning BLUE? LTC Allen West Explains Huckabee’s TV show I respect LTC Allen West and would encourage him to move into campaigning for higher office like governor of Texas if Greg Abbott decides to not run again. Or even higher in DoD or some other major position. He is one of many iconic examples of what Black Americans are and can be without all of the BS that the Democrats are trying to shove down their throats and corrupt their minds on. He broke the chains of the plantation for all time. Now it is hoped … Continue reading →
Syria News Links 12-14 February 2020
14 February 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Today’s Links 14 February 2020 http://mikewhitneysgraspingatstraws.blogspot.com/2020/02/todays-links_14.html New Leaks Shatter OPCW’s Attacks on Douma Whistleblowers https://www.globalresearch.ca/new-leaks-shatter-opcws-attacks-douma-whistleblowers/5703663 Russian Diplomacy in Latin America – Playing in America’s Backyard http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/tTbKB/~3/8lfhHdAv_os/russian-diplomacy-in-latin-america.html The Belief That …... more »
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