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Passengers wearing face masks walk out from the cruise ship Diamond Princess at Daikoku Pier Cruise Terminal in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, February 19. Hundreds of passengers trundled off a cruise ship in Japan on Wednesday after being held on board in quarantine for more than two weeks, as criticism mounted of Japan's handling of the biggest coronavirus outbreak outside China. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Passengers finally depart coronavirus cruise ship* (Reuters).
Province: Sipekne’katik First Nation should blame itself for lack of consultation over Alton Gas project
A lawyer for the Province of Nova Scotia says the Sipekne’katik First Nation has no one but itself to blame when it argues there was “inadequate consultation” with the government over the Alton Gas decision. The First Nation opposes the development of natural gas storage caverns at Alton, a $130 million project that was approved […]
Gotham City Digest
(Maestro, cue the calliope, mouth harp, slide whistle and kazoo for "Hail to the Chief.") ------------------------------ Now *this* is what I call a Green New Deal. ------------------------------ This is an amazing contribution to Black History Month. ------------------------------ As part of the ongoing feud between Trump and Andrew Cuomo, the governor signed a bill that would allow felons pardoned by Trump to be prosecuted in New York state. ------------------------------ This is why Bloomberg shouldn't be getting back into politics. Because he IS the problem- B... more »
Why It Makes Sense To Refer To Comcast-TV As MSDNC
Bernie wants MSNBC to treat his campaign more fairly. And he's asked the station's top brass to do just that. But maybe that's a mistake. The more unfairly the #NeverTrump Republicans who dominate the MSNBC talking heads team treat Bernie, the higher his polling goes and the more contributions come rolling in. After the New Hampshire primary, Ari Melber-- one of the few MSNBC hosts who is neither a #NeverTrump Republican nor a biased anti-working class bigot-- asked a Democratic voter why she had voted for Bernie and she responded that it was in response to MSNBC's anti-Bernie cov... more »
Why Beauty Matters? Roger Scruton
I just finished reading Roger Scruton’s book *Beauty: A Very Short Introduction*. What I find noteworthy in this book is the idea that the sense of beauty is something that we acquire through our traditions and culture and then pass on. A judgement about beauty is, in essence, a quest for consensus in a community. Scruton’s conservatism is not devoted solely to politics; it has implications for beauty, art, and truth. He has also presented a hour long video titled *Why Beauty Matters*. However, I found the book to be better than his video:
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*Kentucky Poised to Advance School Choice* At his State of the Union address last week, President Trump highlighted the need for school choice across America, and rightly so. There is nobody who knows better what education is most suitable for their children than parents and the student themselves. Certainly, the government does not know best and we should do all we can to put this decision in the hands of those closest to the students in our communities. One such state that is looking to expand school choice is the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Currently, there are two companion bills... more »
Politics and censorship: as always, follow the money
Two incidents - one local, one international - have confirmed yet again the ancient and time-honored truth: *if you want to know who or what is behind something, follow the money.* Even if it isn't immediately visible, the financial story tells the real story, if you can only uncover it. The first incident involves Attorney-General Barr. You may recall that last weekend, over a thousand former Justice Department prosecutors and employees signed an open letter calling on him to resign because of his various and sundry misdeeds. The Federalist, doing its usual good job of digging... more »
CT Hearing Room Packed Through The Night HB 5044
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European Protest for Medical Freedom – Munich 2020
European Forum for Vaccine Vigilance is organizing a protest over the encroachment of the pharmaceutical industry on our civil rights and pyhysical integrity in Munich on 21 March, to be addressed by Robert F Kennedy Jr, Vera Sharav (holocaust survivor... more »
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*Methane is harmless to the climate* *The projected doubling of methane levels over the next 180 years would have a barely measurable effect on global temperature -- says new paper abstracted below. The minimal effect of methane emissions is summarized by numbers and figures in the paper.* Methane and Climate By W. A. van Wijngaarden and W. Happer Abstract Atmospheric methane (CH4) contributes to the radiative forcing of Earth’s atmosphere. Radiative forcing is the difference in the net upward thermal radiation from the Earth through a transparent atmosphere and radiation thro... more »
Holocaust denial
When I heard that David Baddiel was making this film for the BBC, I did wonder if a notoriously pro-Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation and a comedian could really make a credible job of such a delicate subject. After all, does Baddiel look much like an historian? (Does he even look much like a comedian?) And is the BBC an honest broker all of a sudden? Alarm bells went off when I heard Baddiel was off to see a Professor from the SOAS. Whose idea was that? The SOAS’s reputation (as a wing of Islamophillic academia) didn’t auger well for the programme's prospects. Achcar’s contrib... more »
Middle-Aged Americans Are Getting Squeezed
*Frank J. Infurna* *Society, Americas* [image: Patients Chung Kong Tuck (L), 72, and Wong Hong Jee, 85, rest at the HCA Day Care Centre in Singapore September 19, 2007. Every week, around 50 elderly terminally ill patients spend the day at the centre, where they participate in rehabilitative and socia] Between taking care of children and parents. The way my mom imagined it, midlife was going to be great: counting down days until retirement, spending winters in Florida and checking off destinations on her bucket list. But it hasn’t turned out that way. Instead of more time spent ... more »
If a Parent Doesn’t Get Treatment for a Depressed Teenager Is That Abuse?
*Michael Shapiro* *Health, * Teenage depression is a serious and lonely illness, sometimes leading to suicide. Hospital visits for kids in the U.S. who have contemplated or thought about suicide have risen sharply. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I am not surprised. For years, I ran a child psychiatric hospital, where we treat kids after they attempt suicide. Usually, by the time I diagnose a teenager with depression, it is almost too late. Almost. It’s estimated that one in five teens will have depression, but two-thirds of them will go undiagnosed. Lack of screening f... more »
If We Just Fix These 900 Flaws, America's F-35 Stealth Fighter Will Be Unstoppable
*David Axe* *Security, * With great weapons come great problems. *Key point: *Reliability continues to improve, but slowly... The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter reportedly still doesn’t work right, according to the latest annual report from the Pentagon’s chief weapons-tester. Anthony Capaccio at Bloomberg got an early look at the report from Robert Behler, Director, Operational Test & Evaluation. Behler’s report cites 873 software flaws related to the F-35 plus 13 “must-fix” issues, including problems with the 25-millimeter gun on the U.S. Air Force F-35A model. With regard to the ... more »
How African Bats Could Be Crucial to Understanding Coronavirus
*Wanda Markotter* *Public Health, Africa* [image: Reuters] Why bats could help us understand coronavirus better. The current outbreak of a new coronavirus disease, named COVID-19, raises the question of where diseases like this come from and where the risks lie. By the middle of February almost 2000 people had died in this outbreak, which has also had a global economic impact. It is clear that the virus may have an animal reservoir. In other words, it may be permanently found in a host species of animal, where it does not normally cause disease. Viruses can spill over from the h... more »
Could Your iPhone Be Cause Global Warming? New Research Say Yes.
*Lotfi Belkhir* *Technology, World* Let's take a closer look. When we think about climate change, the main sources of carbon emissions that come to mind for most of us are heavy industries like petroleum, mining and transportation. Rarely do we point the finger at computer technologies. In fact, many experts view the cyber-world of information and computer technologies (ICT) as our potential saviour, replacing many of our physical activities with a lower-carbon virtual alternative. That is not what our study, recently published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, suggests. H... more »
Could This Amazonian Psychedelic Cure Your Depression?
Luís Fernando Tófoli, Dráulio Barros de Araújo, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Luís Fernando Tófoli, Dráulio Barros de Araújo, Fernanda Palhano-Fontes* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Those who described the most abundant visual, auditory and physical effects during their ayahuasca trip had the most prominent depression reduction benefits seven days later. “Leon” is a young Brazilian man who has long struggled with depression. He keeps an anonymous blog, in Portuguese, where he describes the challenge of living with a mental illness that affects some 300 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Leon is among the roughly 30 ... more »
The U.S. Navy Risked It All To Assassinate The Pearl Harbor Planners
*Michael Peck* *Security, * And they never saw it coming. *Key Point: *The irony was that Yamamoto was not the worst of America’s enemies. This time, the target wasn’t a terrorist. It was the Japanese admiral who planned the Pearl Harbor operation. But the motive was the same: payback for a sneak attack on the United States. In early 1943, Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto, commander in chief of the Japanese Navy, was one of the most hated men in America. He was seen as the Asian Devil in naval dress, the fiend who treacherously struck peaceful, sleeping America. And when the United States... more »
The Army Wants The F-35 To Handle Close Air Support, But The A-10 Warthog Isn't' Going Away
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * At least not yet. *Key point: *Congress loves the A-10. The US Army wants the F-35 to support its ground troops. It’s that simple. We hear volumes of information about the Marine Corps vertical-take-off-and-landing F-35B, Navy carrier-launched F-35C and Air Force F-35A - but what does the Army think of the emerging Joint Strike Fighter? Does the Army think the 5th-Gen stealth fighter would bring substantial value to targeting and attacking enemy ground forces in close proximity to advancing infantry? What kind of Close Air Support could it bring to h... more »
Hormone Harbinger: Postpartum Depression Can Affect Dads
*Darby Saxbe* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] New fathers can feel low, too. Postpartum depression has become more visible as celebrity moms including Brooke Shields, Drew Barrymore and Chrissy Teigen have publicly shared their struggles with feeling sad and hopeless after birth. But when a father – Adam Busby, from reality TV show “OutDaughtered” – opened up about his own postpartum depression in 2017, he received instant backlash, including comments telling him to “man up.” Despite the skepticism, postpartum depression in fathers is very real, with estimates that around 10... more »
The Vietcong Proved That America's Enemies Don't Need Missiles To 'Sink' An Aircraft Carrier
*Paul Richard Huard* *History, * Naval vessels often have a mystique about them, but they are vulnerable to attack. *Key point: *Five Navy divers investigated damage to Card. One said he found the remains of a U.S.-made demolitions pack — evidence that the Viet Cong might have used stolen American military munitions. It was shortly after midnight when two Viet Cong commandos emerged from a sewer tunnel that emptied into Saigon Port, each man carrying nearly 90 pounds of high explosives and the components needed to make two time bombs. Their target was the largest American ship i... more »
Craigslist Just Turned 25: How Does It Keep Going?
*Jessa Lingel* *Politics, United States* It's quite simple: simplicity. It’s easy to be cynical about the internet, and harder to remember a time when being online felt less commercial and more democratic. But there was a period when websites didn’t rely on user data for profit margins, when people still viewed the internet as a radical laboratory for freedom and liberty. Can those ideas and values from the earliest days of the web be revived? Or is the internet a lost cause? In my new book, “An Internet for the People,” I look at one popular website that has a lot to teach us:... more »
CIA Owned Crypto AG, not Huawei, is Spying on You, Government since 1950s
Former CIA Chief and current State Department Secretary Mike Pompeo is constantly harping about the potential dangers of using Huawei 5G technologies, when multiple field testing made have already proved it otherwise. Instead, the CIA for which he once headed, was involved in what the Washington Post dubbed as “The Intelligence Coup of the Century.” … Continue reading CIA Owned Crypto AG, not Huawei, is Spying on You, Government since 1950s →
California Marijuana Notebook: How illicit market competition, industry divisiveness hound the state’s legal cannabis market
(This is a regular column that delves into the complicated issues surrounding California’s immense cannabis market from the vantage point of Marijuana Business Daily Senior Reporter John Schroyer. Based in Sacramento, he’s written about the cannabis industry since joining MJBizDaily in 2014.) It’s an open secret in the California marijuana industry that since the state launched licensed adult-use sales in […] California Marijuana Notebook: How illicit market competition, industry divisiveness hound the state’s legal cannabis market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financ... more »
EU trade chief downbeat on China accord, other Asian deals
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
20-Feb-2020 A planned EU-China investment agreement looks unlikely to be struck by September as planned because of the coronavirus outbreak, European Union trade chief Phil Hogan said.
Négociations UE-Etats-Unis : Bruxelles ne doit pas brader les règles sanitaires et agricoles
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
20-Feb-2020 Plus de 100 ONG, syndicats et associations, dont 22 françaises, interpellent les gouvernements et parlementaires de l'UE sur les négociations en cours entre l'Union européenne et les États-Unis.
Health, environment and climate are not negotiable
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
20-Feb-2020 More than 100 Civil society organisations demand a stop to trade talks that will further endanger EU rules on health and the environment and aggravate the climate crisis. A change of course is needed.
Disgraced Korea scholar, formerly of Columbia, loses paper for plagiarism
A former historian at Columbia University who resigned last year in the wake of a plagiarism scandal involving his award-winning book on North Korea has lost a 2005 paper for misusing his sources. In 2017, Charles Armstrong, once a leading figure in Korean scholarship, returned the 2014 John King Fairbank Prize from the American Historical … Continue reading Disgraced Korea scholar, formerly of Columbia, loses paper for plagiarism
Helpful Information Into the DC Science March
DC Science March is an innovative celebration designed by National Science Foundation and also dc-area Council to boost the involvement of folks from backgrounds and different fields that want to know more about engineering and science. Government officials, teachers, small business owners, and scientists capstone school of nursing will meet in Washington, DC, and share ideas and boost the public’s interest in sciencefiction. An yearly meeting of the National Academy of Sciences will be held throughout March in DC and students from this particular match are encouraged to learn about ... more »
Data Science via Web Scraping
The pattern in data science is Web scratching – to use earth Wide Web’s power to extract business data in files, XML documents and databases. Web scratching is becoming an integrated region of the work flow to get large corporations which may deliver information that is exceptionally valuable . Web-scraping www.thesiswritingservice.com is the procedure of manually”Cloning” a Web application in order that it can be readily tailored for use within other applications. From the Web’s early days, web scraping’s idea came from a favorite site named Squidoo, which let visitors to upload pi... more »
A Possible Inflection Point – ODNI Ric Grenell…
President Trump appointed Ric Grenell to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the surprise appointment begins immediately. Within minutes the media intelligence apparatus displayed apoplexy at the announcement. All of the right administrative state interests are visibly … Continue reading →
Alberto Fernández Accuses ex-President Macri of Persecuting Kirchnerist Leaders
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Alberto Fernández accused Mauricio Macri's former government of promoting "the arbitrary harassment and detention of opponents" in corruption cases and promised solutions: "In two months of government we have begun to repair the damage caused, demanding a review of the judicial and arbitrary proceedings". https://twitter . . . To read […] The post Alberto Fernández Accuses ex-President Macri of Persecuting Kirchnerist Leaders appeared first on The Rio Times.
Murder of Youth Beaten by Group of Rugby Players Rocks Argentina
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "My house is empty when I get up. I look at his bed, and it's empty. I know he'll never come back because of what they did to him. I want justice for my son," said Graciela Sosa on Tuesday in front of thousands of people demonstrating before the Argentine […] The post Murder of Youth Beaten by Group of Rugby Players Rocks Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Minister Suggests Executive Should Combat Congressional “Blackmail”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pressure from Congress to overturn President Jair Bolsonaro's vetoes on the tax budget and control some of the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Brazilian Minister Suggests Executive Should Combat Congressional “Blackmail” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Legislators Move to Reduce Environmental Reserve Area in Roraima and Amapá States
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A lobby promoted by the Roraima and Amapá benches in the National Congress has succeeded in putting to a vote a presidential Provisional Measure that could reduce the areas of compulsory preservation, known as legal reserves, on rural properties in both States. The protected areas would be reduced from 80 […] The post Legislators Move to Reduce Environmental Reserve Area in Roraima and Amapá States appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio City Hall Expects to Host Nearly 500,000 People at Sambadrome
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio's City Hall expects to welcome almost 500,000 people during the six-day parade at the Sambadrome, located on Marquês de Sapucaí in the city's central region. The daily capacity is 70,000 people in the bleachers . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium […] The post Rio City Hall Expects to Host Nearly 500,000 People at Sambadrome appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Civil Police Conduct Operation to Arrest 29 Suspected Drug Traffickers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, February 19th, Civil Police officers carried out an operation to serve 29 warrants for the arrest of suspected criminals in communities in the suburbs of the city of Rio de Janeiro. By 9 AM, 12 arrest warrants had been served. The Drug Enforcement Administration's operation is targeting the gang […] The post Rio Civil Police Conduct Operation to Arrest 29 Suspected Drug Traffickers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eduardo Bolsonaro Echoes His Father’s Insults Towards Women
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Together with five female deputies of political party PSL, federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro on Tuesday echoed insults made by his father, The post Eduardo Bolsonaro Echoes His Father’s Insults Towards Women appeared first on The Rio Times.
Video Shows PMs Beating up Youths in School in São Paulo’s West Zone
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - State Police officers are shown in videos posted on social media beating two youths at Emygdio de Barros State School in Jardim Bonfiglioli, West Zone of São Paulo, on Tuesday night, February 18th. The footage shows that a police officer overpowers a boy through a chokehold. In one of the […] The post Video Shows PMs Beating up Youths in School in São Paulo’s West Zone appeared first on The Rio Times.
Another Cabinet Reorganization: No End in Sight for Peru’s Permanent Political Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Martín Vizcarra has once again reorganized his cabinet. This time the reason is a further aftermath of the Odebrecht corruption scandal. Last week Energy Minister Juan Carlos Liu (on Monday) and Justice Minister Ana Teresa Revilla (on Thursday) resigned after allegations were confirmed that the two had maintained relations […] The post Another Cabinet Reorganization: No End in Sight for Peru’s Permanent Political Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
The incredible shrinking expertise in Brian Greene's books
Brian Greene has released and is promoting his fifth full-blown book for the popular audiences, Until the End of Time. I read the table of contents, a few extra pages, reviews, and summaries of some talks. I feel totally disillusioned by the trend. You know, the first book, The Elegant Universe (which I enthusiastically translated to Czech, like The Hidden Reality, the third book; The Fabric of Cosmos #2 was left to my friend who has a name day today), contained a legitimate explanation of the relativity of simultaneity, presentation how the ultraviolet catastrophe was solved by the... more »
China and India rejecting renewables for coal-fired futures
China has enough coal-fired power plants in the pipeline to match the entire capacity of the European Union. The post China and India rejecting renewables for coal-fired futures appeared first on CFACT.
Today Is My Birthday
I never thought I'd live to be 72. The thought of it actually shocks me-- and it's a really good feeling. Look forward to it-- especially if we haveMedicare-for-All headed our way. [image: Goal Thermometer]I've been getting a ton of well-wishes, especially on Facebook. Instead of sending a card or anything, can you consider contributing to any congressional candidate dedicated to passing Medicare-for-All? Personally, I would surely have died without Medicare. You can find 33 Medicare-for-All candidates by clicking the thermometer on the right, both Senate candidates and House cand... more »
Julian Assange News Links 19-20 February 2020
20 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 Lawyers file new motion demanding release of Chelsea Manning http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/02/20/mann-f20.html Labor Party leads Australian attack on British government over Huawei http://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/02/20/chin-f20.html Growing support for Julian Assange on eve of … Continue reading Julian Assange News Links 19-20 February 2020
Train driver and rail worker dead after interstate train derails north of Melbourne
Investigators are sifting through the wreckage of a Sydney-to-Melbourne train that derailed last night, killing two people and injuring 12 others.
Whiteout conditions cause 200-vehicle, kilometre-long pileup in Canada
Just In - 18 hours ago
Sudden whiteout conditions trigger a massive pileup involving about 200 vehicles south of Montreal, with two people killed and about a dozen people hospitalised.
Taliban figure who claimed responsibility for Malala Yousafzai attack escapes prison
Just In - 18 hours ago
A high-profile local Taliban figure who announced and justified the 2012 attack on teenage Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai has escaped from detention, Pakistan's Interior Minister confirms a few days after the militant announced his breakout on social media.
'It's a low act': Family of stroke survivor shattered at theft of mobility scooter
Cindy Moore, who survived a stroke and a brain aneurism, and defied expectations to learn how to walk again has had her mobility scooter stolen in a brazen incident on the Sunshine Coast, her family says.
Andre Vltchek on Duterte and Why Philippines Defied Trump and Embraced China
*21WIRE* | Will Duterte survive after breaking with so many long-standing institutions and policies?
Basil Valentine: Identity Politics & How PC Culture is Destroying Our Discourse
*Basil Valentine* | The weaponization of identity politics is ruining public discourse in America and Europe, as politics is no longer a forum for debate, only ultimatums.
To Tackle Inequality, We Need To Start Talking About Where Wealth Comes From
How to combat cultural beliefs that justify extreme inequality.
Astrocytomas—American Cancer Society
There are many types of brain tumors. Glioma is a general term for tumors that start in glial cells. A number of tumors can be considered gliomas, including: - *A**strocytomas* (which include glioblastomas) - *Oligodendrogliomas* - *Ependymomas* About 3 out of 10 of all brain tumors are gliomas. Most fast-growing brain tumors are gliomas. Astrocytomas are tumors that start in glial cells called *astrocytes*. About 2 out of 10 brain tumors are astrocytomas. Most astrocytomas can spread widely throughout the brain and blend with the normal brain tissue, which can make th... more »
Congressional Clown Show on Afghanistan
Here, jezail.org presents you with a congressional hearing into Afghanistan after the “Afghanistan Papers” release that allegedly exposed that the US government has been lying about Afghanistan for decades. It is mercifully short and is only the introduction to the hearings which are not likely to be any more interesting. At about the same time, […] More The post Congressional Clown Show on Afghanistan appeared first on The Duran .
Qanon Deploys 'Information Warfare'
[image: A person holds up a Q sign] To understand Q, you must also understand the nature and existence of Military Intelligence. Otherwise this item is an excellent description of what is happening out there and you can read it as pure conspiracy theory or even an attempt to influence voters by the usual political actors. This will allow you to preserve your own belief system. If you wish to follow the Q postings by themselves do go to qanon.pub. This will miss out on the ongoing chatter by anons themselves but there are also interpreters out there as well who can track all th... more »
A Stunning Admission on the So-Called Population Crisis
i have been saying this for a long time. No one actually understood the demographic effect of global urbanization. Now when birth rates are presently below breakeven throughout the developed world and now suddenly it is blowing up in the developing world as well. The only good news is in Russia which really had to go to the demographic wall first thanks to communism, post communist austerity and of course the second war before they fully recovered their traditional orthodox culture. The other good news for the developed world is that our medical technology is likely up to the... more »
40 Privacy Groups Warn That Facial Recognition is Threatening Democracy
oh really? we already have blanket surveillance with our cell phones. All this is actually making criminality impossible to hide. What this does not do is determine the nature of your secret vote. It also does not make political activism any more risky as the same applies to either group as a group and only becomes an issue when activism is diverted into illegal activity as per the activists playbook. The folks complaining here obviously need anon status as per Antifa. I will not investigate those forty 'privacy' groups to discover who provides their money and leadership. ... more »
In The Bubble: Trump's Presidency Reveals 7 Undeniable Facts About The Swamp
As i have posted, there is a WAR underway. The problem though is that you cannot deconstruct all of it in one swoop. The first step is cutting its power. To do this you must apply the tools of the surveillance state. That was never their plan at all. You will then be left with the real problem of managing those tools on behalf of 'We the People'. For now the big event is the destruction of that accumulated DEEP STATE power. Yesterday i learned the full extent of the Ukraine Treason. It is the direct cause of the faux impeachment to prevent discovery. . *In The Bubble:... more »
Wow! Boeing asks for end of Washington State subsidies UPDATED
*The New York Times* is reporting that Boeing Corporation has requested that the state of Washington stop providing it with tax breaks that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has on multiple occasions ruled to be an illegal subsidy under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures. On February 19, State Senator Marko Liias and co-sponsors introduced a bill at the company's request to end these subsidies. Of course, Boeing's move did not come from the goodness of the company's heart. It represents part of its maneuvering in its WTO war with Airbus. 16 years ago, the United... more »
Banks Are Failing: You’re Going To Bail Them Out! (Here’s How)
George Gammon HSBC banking crisis 👉INTEL YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! 👈 And guess who is bailing out HSBC or Deutsche Bank if they go bust? YOU will be bailing them out, along with your children and grandchildren! But it’s not just HSBC, it’s all the big banks outside the US, and the US banks probably …
Israel To Step Up “Offensive Action” — Will Turn Syria Into “Iranian Vietnam”: Israeli Defense Chief
If you are the Iranians, knowing what the Zionist state’s “Vietnam” strategy is, what will you do? Fact: Syria is being attacked by Israel and the attacks will escalate. This is implied in the Zionist’s strategy. The logical move for Iran, in the Art of War, is to respond in exact kind ie. make Syria …
Iran: Arab Countries Opened Door for ‘Deal of the Century’
Iran: Arab Countries Opened Door for ‘Deal of the Century’ by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Arab countries’ normalisation with Israel has paved the way to the United States (US) to take unilateral decisions against the Palestinians and announcing its peace plane, Iranian foreign minister announced yesterday. – “In recent years, some Arab countries supported American projects against the …
China Deploys 40 Mobile Incinerators To Wuhan: Report
Normal influenza kills a few hundred thousand people in China every year. Over a period of about 6 months, ie flu season, you can expect 100K dead which is roughly about 16K/mth. We know that the mortality rate of flu is in the region of 0.1 – 0.4%. CoVid19 mortality rate is about 2% ie …
Solar and wind installations cause serious environmental damage
“The Green New Deal is anything but ‘clean’ or ‘green.’ Even the relatively modest numbers of solar and wind installations in the United States today are causing serious environmental damage.” click here
Popular Pakistani Singer Pushes for Corporal Punishment be Made a Crime
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (IPS) - "He struck his head, his side, his stomach and went on hitting him. When Hunain said he could not breathe, the teacher slammed him against the wall, saying, 'Being dramatic are we?'" This is the eye witness account from the classmate of 17-year-old Pakistani student, Hunain Bilal, who was allegedly beaten to death by his teacher after he failed to memorise his lessons. Read the full story, “Popular Pakistani Singer Pushes for Corporal Punishment be Made a Crime”, on globalissues.org →
MH17 TRAILER – THE TRUTH BEFORE THE DUTCH, AUSTRALIANS, UKRAINIANS SCREEN THEIR LIE SHOW
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with New evidence leaked last week from the files of the Dutch-led Joint Investigation Team (JIT) prove that Dutch state prosecutors have concealed and suppressed evidence of a direct witness of the Malaysia Airlines MH17 crash in eastern Ukraine on July 14, 2014. That witness, a Ukrainian villager under MH17’s flight path, […]
Blue Shark Beached and Dies on Guaratuba Beach in Paraná State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday morning, February 19th, a blue shark was found stranded on Guaratuba beach, on the coast of Paraná in the South of the country. According to information from the Correio do Litoral website, the animal was seen on the beach still alive around 6 AM. However, it died approximately […] The post Blue Shark Beached and Dies on Guaratuba Beach in Paraná State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Three Parties Submit Petition to Remove Flávio Bolsonaro from Office
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Three political parties have requested the Senate Ethics Council to cashier Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of President Jair Bolsonaro, removing him from office. According to opposition leader Senator Randolfe Rodrigues, the allegation is money laundering, corruption, and association with militia groups. The petition is . . . To read the […] The post Three Parties Submit Petition to Remove Flávio Bolsonaro from Office appeared first on The Rio Times.
Petrobras Announces Average Three Percent Increase in Gasoline Price
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras announced on Wednesday, February 19th, the readjustment in the price of gasoline. The fuel will become three percent more expensive at their refineries as of Thursday, February 20th, the company announced through its press office. The prices of diesel oil have not been adjusted. As anticipated by Broadcast (the […] The post Petrobras Announces Average Three Percent Increase in Gasoline Price appeared first on The Rio Times.
EU: Václav Klaus' prophetic talk 11 years ago
Today, it's 2020/02/20 but let us look 11 years, 1 day, and 1 hour to the past when Czech president Václav Klaus gave a speech in the European Union's Parliament (Czech video): Speech of the President of the Czech Republic Václav Klaus in the European Parliament (English transcript) I encourage you to read all those 20+ paragraphs. The fundamental problems with the European Union look self-evident to all the sane people today but it wasn't always like that and in 2009, almost everybody – including most of us, I think – viewed Klaus' warnings as remote. Petr Macinka (IVK) has picked ... more »
Moms Sleep On Benches After Midnight at CT Capitol
This is how Mothers protect their children. Testimony continues well after midnight in Connecticut to fight HB 5044. Stay tuned. Kim
How to Find Term Papers For Sale Online
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Telecom Jackboot: A 5G Kick to the Groin
The latest advances in networked technology hold the promise of lifting millions of people out of poverty. Take 5G. It is hyper-fast and, as everyone knows, time is money. Who doesn’t look to save both?
Syria – Turkey’s Bluff Is Called – Media Opposition Sources Run By British Intelligence
Russia has called Turkey's bluff of a wide ranging attack on Syrian government forces. The Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan will now have to find a way out of the Idleb trap he set himself in. His excellent Syria adventure is coming to an end.
Can America Possibly Stop Russia's Country-Destroying Nuclear Torpedo?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * It's 100 megatons. *Key point: *Or, is Moscow simply bluffing? How do you stop a nuclear-powered torpedo designed to bury enemy cities under a tsunami? Russia's Status-6 "Poseidon" torpedo has excited the fears -- or the overactive imaginations -- of Russia's enemies. Calling it is a torpedo is a misnomer. While the precise capabilities of the weapon are mysterious, it appears to be about 80 feet long -- which makes it more like a mini-submarine or an underwater ballistic missile. Poseidon is propelled by a nuclear reactor to a speed of 115 miles pe... more »
At The Start Of World War III, Chinese Missiles Could Overwhelm the U.S. Military
*TNI Staff* *Security, * China has invested heavily in anti-ship missiles. *Key point: *The DF-26, which is now operational, has a range of 3,000-4,000 km and can carry a 1,200-1,800 kg nuclear or conventional warhead. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) commissioned the DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) into service back in April 2018. “The newly commissioned weaponry of the Rocket Force is Dongfeng-26 missile,” Senior Colonel Wu Qian, spokesman for China Ministry of National Defense, told reporters on April 26. “After the trial and opera... more »
Why Aren't Countries Buying This Powerful Chinese Drone?
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* China isn't known for its quality technology. *Key point:* The CH-4 is roughly similar to the U.S.-made MQ-1 Predator. China’s CH-4 killer drone appears to be falling out of favor with some of its major operators. The Iraqi air force is down to just one operational CH-4 out of a fleet of around 10, according to an August 2019 report from the U.S. inspector-general. Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led operation targeting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, told the inspector-general that maintenance problems ha... more »
China's Navy Is Growing Fast, But Just How Powerful Has It Become?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* China's naval expansion marches onwards. *Key point: *With all of this shipbuilding capacity the obvious question is what the shipyards will build next. The breakneck pace of Chinese naval construction makes the People’s Liberation Army Navy a force to watch. The PLAN is not only in the process of modernizing but also expanding, with shipbuilding schedules not seen since the height of the Cold War. From carriers to corvettes, the Chinese Navy is expanding faster than any other navy on the planet. As a result, it’s often useful to check in and see... more »
Quantum Internet: The Technology That Could Change Everything?
*Harun Šiljak* *Security, World* [image: Reuters] A breakdown of the newest developments. Google reported a remarkable breakthrough towards the end of 2019. The company claimed to have achieved something called quantum supremacy, using a new type of “quantum” computer to perform a benchmark test in 200 seconds. This was in stark contrast to the 10,000 years that would supposedly have been needed by a state-of-the-art conventional supercomputer to complete the same test. Despite IBM’s claim that its supercomputer, with a little optimisation, could solve the task in a matter of da... more »
America Is Going All In On New Stealth Aircraft, But There Is A Problem
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The munitions are not keeping pace with innovations. *Key point: *New aircraft are still dropping old bombs. US Air Force researchers and bomb-makers are expressing concerns that the modernization of air-dropped weapons has been lagging-behind the many technical advances built into the larger platforms that drop them, such as the B-2, F-35 and the emerging B-21. While advances in stealth technology, targeting, aerodynamics and computer avionics all continue to progress at alarming speeds, innovations when it comes to bomb configurations have not seen a... more »
Russia Is Defeating The U.S. In The Middle East Oil Game
The US made a mess of Iraq, and at considerable cost, and Russia is in the process of picking up the best pieces.
The psychology behind why we think some old buildings are haunted
Ever wondered why you feel creeped out in a haunted house, abandoned jail, or disused psychiatric institution? One sceptic has heard enough ghost stories to know to treat them with respect.
No bail for teens accused of Grindr dating app murder
Three teenage boys accused of murdering a Canberra man they allegedly met through the Grindr dating app are denied bail.
At some stage, the WA Government will have to face up to the need to fix our broken power prices
A report outlining the need for better planning around how solar energy is harnessed fails to deal with the fact the tariff structure that underpins much of the electricity market is fundamentally broken, writes Daniel Mercer.
Father of teenager who died by suicide says he had to fight for coronial inquest
The father of a 16-year-old boy who is believed to have died by suicide just days after being released from a psychiatric facility says his son's death "would have been swept under the carpet" had he not fought for answers.
Claremont prosecutor admits she has no idea how Bradley Edwards will fight murder charges
The lead prosecutor in the Claremont serial killings case concedes she does not know what direction Bradley Edwards' defence lawyers plan to take in the marathon Supreme Court trial, describing their case as "a guessing game".
'Ignoring it doesn't solve the problem': Hearts break over video of boy's relentless bullying
Quaden Bayles's mother posted a video of her distraught son after relentless bullying, which has now been viewed millions of times, prompting an outpouring of support from "all around the world".
Rape trial jury discharged over interactions between juror and police officer
A smile and an afternoon greeting exchanged between a juror and a police officer see the entire jury in a Melbourne rape trial discharged and a new 12-person jury empanelled.
Doubts raised over commercial viability of proposed north Queensland coal-fired power plant
A new coal-fired power station proposed for Collinsville in North Queensland could become a white elephant and leave taxpayers exposed, according to a leading economist.
Australia extends China travel ban another week amid coronavirus threat
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The Federal Government extends its coronavirus travel ban for another week until Saturday February 29.
Indonesia could force LGBT people into rehab under draft 'family resilience' law
While homosexuality is not illegal, Indonesia's LGBT community has been increasingly targeted by authorities and vigilante groups in recent years amid rising religious conservatism.
Construction documents missing and key strength tests in doubt, dam inquiry hears
An independent inquiry into the structural issues of Bundaberg's Paradise Dam hears documents relating to its construction are missing, and appropriate core testing of its strength may not have occurred after it was built.
'He's my Valium': Assistance dogs helping relieve stress for bushfire first responders with PTSD
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Mental health support agencies are training new assistance dogs to cope with what they fear could be a fresh wave of PTSD among first responders, sparked by the summer's disastrous bushfires.
'She was just screaming': Man recalls confronting car fire and trying to help Hannah Clarke
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Matt Gee-East was working nearby and ran to help when a car fire took hold, claiming the lives of Hannah Clarke and her children.
How do we deter employers from underpaying their staff?
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Coles and Target this week joined a list of large corporations caught up in "wage theft" scandals. But while heavier sanctions may be appropriate, they won't alone lead to greater compliance, writes Tess Hardy.
'Very, very concerning': Great Barrier Reef faces potential 'disaster' in weeks
Scientists fear predicted bleaching event may have devastating consequences for the natural wonder within a matter of weeks.
Ex-West Australian editor Paul Armstrong wins defamation case over text message abuse
Paul Armstrong, a former editor of The West Australian newspaper, wins a defamation case and is awarded damages over text messages sent from one man to another sparked by a family dispute.
Hit-and-run accused showered and went to bed after mowing down cyclists, court hears
An allegedly intoxicated man accused of mowing down five cyclists in Townsville had been granted bail on drug charges the day before the crash, a court has heard.
Accused 'Banana Man' basher denied bail over alleged ukulele assault
A man who took a ukulele from an Adelaide Fringe performer and allegedly bashed him over the head with it is described in court as a "menace" with a significant history of violence.
State-owned power company cut supply to 20 people on life support without notice
A state-owned power utility is fined and chastised after it cut electricity supply to 20 people on life support systems without warning, the latest in a series of more than a dozen similar breaches since 2014 — but the company says "we've learned".
Nine shot dead in German city, police say suspect dead
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Nine people have died in two shootings in the city of Hanau, with police later finding the suspect dead in his house after launching a manhunt for the perpetrators.
Bernie Sanders answered yes to the key question of the debate. Here's why everyone else said no
Towards the end of the Democratic debate in Las Vegas, a pretty innocuous question was thrown at the candidates. It didn't generate any fireworks. Yet, it could be the most important one asked.
Pakistan Transformed From Terrorism To Tourist Country
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is on his maiden 4-day trip to Pakistan, at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) on 17 February 2020 (Monday) termed the improved security situation of Pakistan as Pakistan’s transformation from terrorism to tourism “absolutely remarkable”, noting that Islamabad, which looked like a […]
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