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President Trump Says No One Briefed Him On Russia's Efforts To Help Bernie Sanders
*Daily Mail:** 'It's like 2016 again - but for Bernie': Trump says NOBODY briefed him about Russia helping Sanders campaign and claims Schiff leaked the story because the Dems 'don't want the socialist to win'* * President Trump congratulated Bernie Sanders on his victory in the Nevada caucuses * He predicted Sanders would win the Democratic nomination 'if they don't cheat him out of it' * He said he was not briefed that Russia was trying to help Sanders President Donald Trump has denied getting told by to intelligence officials that Russia is intervening in the 2020 primaries and ... more »
Bloomberg-Trump-- Same-Same
Trump and Bloomberg had a dysfunctional relationship that goes back decades-- friends, rivals, allies, enemies. The used to play golf together, although Bloomberg is still whining that Trump always cheated, something Mini-Mike has in common with everyone else who ever played golf with Trump. Bloomberg wound up with 20 or 30 times more money than Trump, so he won. He became mayor of the city they both lived in. He won. Then Trump became president and Bloomberg flipped out. He has been driven insane by his incompetent, laughable, moron-competitor beating him. So he decided to run hi... more »
Israel Strikes Palestinian Islamic Jihad Groups In Gaza and Syria
*Daily Mail:* *Israel pounds targets around Damascus as it launches airstrikes against Islamic Jihad terrorists in Syria and the Gaza Strip* * Israel said warplanes launched strikes against Palestinian Islamic Jihad group * Syria said its air defences confronted the strikes launched from Golan Heights * Israel said it responded to rockets fired from the Gaza Strip Sunday morning * It said the sites targeted in both Syria and Gaza were used for rocket making Israel tonight pounded targets surrounding Damascus, prompting a volley of anti-aircraft fire in return, sending tremors th... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In South Korea -- February 23, 2020
*SCMP:* *South Korea raises disease alert level to ‘highest’ as coronavirus cases surge* * South Korea on Sunday reported 169 new cases of coronavirus and four new deaths, in the largest number of confirmed infections outside China * The outbreak can largely be traced to a religious sect in Daegu, the nation’s fourth-largest city South Korea raised its alert on the new coronavirus to the highest level on Sunday after reporting four more deaths and 169 more cases. President Moon Jae-in said the country was facing a “grave turning point” following a government meeting called to discu... more »
Russia-Russia-Russia (proof at last)
*It must be a Russian submarine*, preparing to land Spetznaz commandos at Mira Lago. They'll tie into the local internet and convince all the bros to vote for Bernie... but the flag? Is it a 'false flag operation'? Somebody call *John Bolton* or CODE NAME: *Pierre Delicto*. I'm sure that those POS have an opinion on the matter.
Why the Lucrative (But Illegal) Market for Primates Must End
*Marilyn A. Norconk* *Public Health, Africa* [image: Reuters] The primate trade is complex. Ultimately, to put an end to it, we need better enforcement of existing laws and people in exporting and importing countries must be better educated about the negative impact of the trade on individuals, and potentially an entire species. *The trade in African primates is a hugely lucrative business. Every year it involves hundreds of thousands of animals and threatens the survival of wild populations. Marilyn Norconk explains why this is big business and what can be done to put a stop to ... more »
'Politically Correct, Progressive Bull—': Aubrey Huff Says Giants Excluded Him Due to His Support of Trump
*Allison Schuster* *Politics, Americas* [image: San Francisco Giants baserunner Aubrey Huff is congratulated after scoring a run during the fourth inning of his MLB pre-season baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California, April 3, 2012. REUTERS/Beck Diefenbach] What a tweet can do... The San Francisco Giants will be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their winning the 2010 World Series with a reunion this summer, but one of the key players from the championship team won’t be there. Former Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff was disinvited because of some t... more »
Living in a World Without Rules: Is That Possible?
*Nick Chater* *Society, World* Is that a good thing? *I’m in my late twenties and I’m feeling more and more constrained by rules. From the endless signs that tell me to “stand on the right” on escalators or “skateboarding forbidden” in public places to all those unwritten societal rules such as the expectation that I should settle down, buy a house and have a family. Do we really need all these rules, why should I follow them and what would happen if we all ignored them?* Will, 28, London We all feel the oppressive presence of rules, both written and unwritten – it’s practicall... more »
Science Tells Us Why You Could Be Scammed By Con Artists
*Barry M. Mitnick* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] Here are the reasons why. What is real can seem pretty arbitrary. It’s easy to be fooled by misinformation disguised as news and deepfake videos showing people doing things they never did or said. Inaccurate information – even deliberately wrong information – doesn’t just come from snake-oil salesmen, door-to-door hucksters and TV shopping channels anymore. Even the president of the United States needs constant fact-checking. To date, he has made an average of 15 false or misleading public claims every day of his presidency,... more »
The U.S. Army Wants a 'Cannon' That Can Attack from 1,000 Miles Away
*David Axe* *Security, * The new Strategic Long-Range Cannon could give the ground-combat branch roughly the same kind of fast deep-strike capability that the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy possess with their warplanes and cruise missiles. The U.S. Army still is studying a concept for a gigantic new cannon that could fire shells as far as 1,000 miles. The new Strategic Long-Range Cannon could give the ground-combat branch roughly the same kind of fast deep-strike capability that the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy possess with their warplanes and cruise missiles. The Army’s Combat Ca... more »
Trouble in Tripoli: Why Europe Must Respond to the Ambitions of Libyan Warlord Khalifa Haftar
*Karim Mezran, Dario Cristiani* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] There could be a political solution to the Libyan crisis but only after a military solution on the ground has been achieved. Every time there is a European conference on Libya, the dominant feeling is the same: the Europeans seem to be more interested in the process—the mere act of bringing stakeholders together to talk—than the outcome. It is less clear whether this talk is actually conducive to any solution that can stop the spiral of violence in Libya. Perhaps the prioritization of process over results st... more »
Michael Bloomberg's Money Can't Make Him President
*Robert W. Merry* *Politics, * Bloomberg has taken a beating over his debate performance for not being particularly articulate or combative. But the real problem was the message, which was wan, insipid, derivative of what all the others were already saying, and devoid of any vision or verve. John Connally, the brash Texas politician from an earlier era, became something of a laughing stock in 1980 for spending $11 million, a tidy sum in those days, in an effort to capture the Republican presidential nomination--and getting for his lavish expenditures exactly one convention deleg... more »
Russia's Relationship With China Is Growing Despite Setbacks
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] What are the strategic implications of Moscow and Beijing working closely together in a sensitive domain? Russia has closed major border crossings with China across the Far East due to the rapid spread of coronavirus. That constitutes a significant blow to a trading relationship that had only just begun to fully blossom. The closures come just as new auto and rail bridges spanning the Amur River are finally reaching completion. The primary line of debate among Russia-China relations analysts is whether the “rapprochement” ... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In Iran -- News Updates February 23, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Seven nations including Turkey and Pakistan ban people crossing the border from Iran after eight people die from coronavirus and 43 are infected* * Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have imposed bans * Eight people in Iran have now died from the new Covid-19 coronavirus * Iraq has barred Iranians from entering its country altogether Seven countries have imposed bans on people entering from Iran after the country announced that eight people had died from the new Covid-19 coronavirus and 43 have been infected. Iraq has barred Iranians from ente... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In Italy -- News Updates February 23, 2020
*Daily Mail: **Coronavirus strikes Italy: Austria blocks ALL trains crossing the border after THREE people die and more than 150 fall ill in outbreak - as Venice carnival is cancelled and Armani fashion show is axed, with 12 towns put into lockdown* * Authorities have halted all train traffic to and from Italy following fears that that passengers might be infected * First train to be stopped was at Brenner Pass in the Alps over reports that two of those on board had a fever * Earlier in the day, Armani released a statement announcing its show would be streamed online instead * ... more »
The Chinese City Of Wuhan Has Now Been Under Lock-Down For One Month
Wuhan has been in lockdown for a month to try to cope with the coronavirus epidemic. Photo: TNS *ABC News Online:* *Coronavirus COVID-19's Wuhan lockdown, a month on* Almost 60 million people have been placed under an unprecedented lockdown in China's Hubei province since the novel coronavirus broke through its capital city, Wuhan. A month on, here's a look at what life in the usually bustling transport hub has been like. It's a city more populous than London or New York, and in recent months, it has rivalled the two metropoles for global attention — albeit for the wrong reasons.... more »
Bernie Sanders: Fidel Castro Wasn’t So Bad…
Well, Bernie can write-off Florida; literally, write it off. This is such a mega-mistake, it’s impossible to overestimate. Bernie Sanders doesn’t even need to bother campaigning in Florida… and I’ll be surprised if he doesn’t lose the Democrat primary to … Continue reading →
Covid-19 Outbreak In China -- News Updates February 23, 2020
Communist Party and state leaders attend a meeting in Beijing on Sunday to advance the work on coordinating the prevention and control of the epidemic. Photo: Xinhua *SCMP:* *Coronavirus is China’s fastest-spreading public health crisis, President Xi Jinping says* * Xi promises fiscal help to overcome the challenges as country tries to get back to work * But China will continue to pursue its social and economic goals In a meeting on an unprecedented scale, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the coronavirus epidemic was the country’s most serious public health crisis and promised mor... more »
Covid-19 News Updates -- February 23, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *World reaches coronavirus 'tipping point': Time 'is running out to stop pandemic' - as 'explosion' of cases and three deaths spark panic in Italy and four British passengers from Diamond Princess cruise test positive* * WHO chief warned Friday that the world must not squander a narrowing 'window of opportunity' over virus * Experts now warn the 'tipping point' has been brought closer as cases soared in the last 24 hours * Italy has recorded three deaths - the first Europeans - as it locked down some 50,000 in 12 northern towns * Austria on Sunday held a train from I... more »
In 1957 a 1080-poisoned horse was fed to local dogs leaving 250 of them dead
MORE THAN 250 DOGS KILLED BY 1080 POISON IN ONE HIT ! ( Chatto Creek, Central Otago, NZ – ca. 1957 ) Story by Murray Ellis, via Karen Hore, posted by Carol Sawyer Murray writes : “Back in Chatto Creek in about 1957 the local Rabbit Board were dropping carrot slices laced with ‘1080’ poison … Continue reading In 1957 a 1080-poisoned horse was fed to local dogs leaving 250 of them dead →
Veteran Journalist Andrew Fowler Denounces Australian Government’s Refusal to Defend Assange
Originally posted on Counter Information: By Andrew Fowler, Richard Phillips, and James Cogan Global Research, February 23, 2020 World Socialist Web Site 21 February 2020 Andrew Fowler, an award-winning investigative journalist and long-time defender of Julian Assange, recently spoke with the World Socialist Web Site about the imprisonment and persecution of the WikiLeaks publisher and its implications for genuine investigative journalism,…
Where Have You Gone, Smedley Butler? by Danny Sjursen
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: You’d think America would have at least one renegade general who would publicly state that forever wars are idiotic and criminal, but sadly, that’s not the case. From Danny Sjursen at tomdispatch.com: There once lived an odd little man — five feet nine inches tall and barely 140 pounds…
DEER POISONED WITH 1080 can experience exploded internal organs, they tear open their own stomachs with their antlers, blood oozes from eyes & nose & their eyes pop out
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: These images were captured in the Taupo Region in 2016, images of contorted deer that have died a slow agonizing death from 1080 poisoning. For over 50 years the New Zealand Government has been systematically dropping massive amounts of food, laced with this cruel and universally toxic poison into…
Can I Ask My Parents To Help Me Write My Essay Service
Everyone might require to give up some items that are not wholly necessary. If you current it to your housemates as a family problem, not just yours, you might be surprised at how they will get in the spirit and do their part. Generally, immediately after your grabber, you produce an introduction. I normally maintain the introduction semi-shorter. The introduction in some cases is a very good way to convey to your audience what you are heading to tell them. How To Write “Important Extracurricular” Supplement Essays How To Write An Introduction For An Essay Middle School How To Write... more »
Research And Writing For The Workplace 2016 Pearson Custom
He has spoken on various Russian university research enable campuses. He proceeds his function with neighborhood hospitals and flea market ministries. Truett has also started seeking out local drug and liquor rehabilitation centers in Omsk. He visits them at least at the time a week, bringing supplies these types of as basketball nets, soccer balls, and other leisure elements for the residents to Basic Math research paper topics 2015 Universiti Malaya (UM) get pleasure from. One afternoon a couple years back I acquired a phone from an outdated English teacher of mine whose normal co... more »
Are Humans Driven by Emotion? Expert Weighs in on Age-Old Question
*Eyal Winter* *Economics, World* [image: Reuters] Here's what the expert had to say. *I have long sought to make radical changes to my life, such as leaving a toxic workplace and losing weight. Yet I never get around to it. I am scared to leave work and sad about being overweight – and I eat when I feel that way. To what extent are humans driven by fear and emotion? What’s the point of rational thought if it keeps getting overridden by emotions?* Ed, 42, London. One of the most famous brain injuries recorded in history was that suffered by Phineas Gage. Having had a large iron ... more »
Marchers Support Assange Ahead Of London Extradition Hearing
London - Hundreds of supporters of Julian Assange marched through London on Saturday to pressure the U.K. government into refusing to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to the United States to face spying charges. Famous backers, including Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood joined the crowd protesting the U.S. espionage charges against the founder of the secret-spilling website. An extradition hearing for Assange is due to begin in a London court on Monday. WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson told a rally outside Parlia... more »
Five feet apart – movie on teen angst
Even at the ripe old age of 61, I still will pay attention to well-crafted movies about teen angst. While channel surfing, I came across a 2019 film called “Five feet apart,” written by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis and … Continue reading →
Bernie Scores the Coveted Marianne Sparkleshine Stardust Williamson Endorsement
Congrats to Bernie Sanders for picking up 3 whole votes courtesy of the highly sought after Marianne Williamson endorsement — Thomas J. Michie VII (@BDeconstructed) February 24, 2020 Imagine bragging about being endorsed by Bill de Blasio and Marianne Williamson https://t.co/Vzus8fweMW — Policy Wonk for Beto (@wonk4beto) February 24, 2020 If Marianne Williamson endorsed you, why would you tell anyone? That's the kind of thing you take to the grave. — Love, Lola (@LoveLolaHeart) February 24, 2020 Super pumped Marianne Williamson just endorsed @berniesanders now we know she will prot... more »
The Stoic Wise Man
The possibility of the wise man plays a central role in stoic philosophy. The stoics believe that being wise means being satisfied with what one is. The stoic wise man is not emotional, he desires nothing, and he does not aspire to change the world. Since he is not a man of action, he is the man who “is” and who does not “become”. He identifies himself with himself and is satisfied with his identity.
Bracing For World Systemic Collapse
The Bone Lady forewarned me of these dark times in 1958, when I was only three years old. She appeared to me at my family home in Tidewater Virginia and blew my little, toddler mind wide open with her revelations of the grim times to come. For many years I thought about her message every day for hours, until I was in my mid-30s, when the staggering enormity of her message began to wear off a bit. Now that I am in my 60s, the deluge of dire current events is such that I cannot help but reflect again on The Bone Lady's alarming revelations to me more than 60 years ago. Why did she app... more »
IDF claims attacks against Islamic Jihad in Gaza and Damascus
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) say they have struck targets of the Islamic Jihad group who reportedly were preparing rocket attacks towards Israeli territory. Earlier in the day, the IDF said the Iron Dome had intercepted 13 out of 21 missile launches from the Gaza Strip towards Israel. After 20 rockets had been launched, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army scores late night advance in southeastern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored a late night advance in the southeastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Sunday, resulting in the capture of one town and several nearby points. According to the latest report from the battlefield, the Syrian Arab Army managed to capture the town of Al-Naqeer […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel launches heavy attack over southern Damascus: video
The Syrian air defense was responding to “hostile targets” over the Damascus area, SANA news agency reported on Sunday. The Syrian air defense repelled the missiles that exploded in the sky in the south of Damascus, a Sputnik correspondent said later. A Syrian security source also confirmed the missiles were launched by the Israeli military. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-02-22
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Syria, Ansarallah, Saudi, Yemen, Aleppo, Turkey, Hasakah, Coronavirus, Lebanon, Russia. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Yemen, Turkey, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Syrian Army reinforcements […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will take more ‘resolute’ steps in Syria: Erdogan
nkara will act more resolutely in Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. In his speech that was televised by the NTV television channel, Erdogan noted that the operation is Syria was requiring serious efforts and claiming the lives of Turkish servicemen. “Yesterday, I had talks with [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. Before that, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "Reflection"
Liquid Mind, "Reflection"
'One fist and it's destroyed': The fragility that's central to our domestic violence problem
Australia's domestic violence problem and the 'corrosive' masculinity that is central to it is explored in a new art installation on the New South Wales north coast.
Australia's energy reliability at 'critical' levels, even as power prices fall
Threats to the reliability of Australia's electricity network are now at "critical" levels warns a government body, even as renewable energy is pushing power prices lower.
Gunman fires weapon before leading police on chase through Perth's south
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WA Police issue an urgent public alert after a driver fires a gun while leading police on a chase through Perth's southern suburbs.
Nine dead in earthquake near Iran-Turkey border, more than 100 injured
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The magnitude-5.7 tremor prompts rescue efforts in remote areas of Turkey and Iran, with several children among those dug out of rubble after 1,000 buildings collapsed.
Teen accused of knocking out girl's teeth at McDonald's pleads guilty
One of two teenage girls charged over the bashing of a 13-year-old girl at an Adelaide fast food outlet has pleaded guilty to the offences. The 15-year-old also lost a second bid for bail, even though the magistrate expressed sympathy.
Adelaide 500 Supercars race has lowest attendance in 17 years
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Just over 206,000 people attended the event over the four days to Sunday with the lower numbers being blamed on factors such as the bushfires, the weak economy and fewer racing categories.
Cameron Clyne no longer Rugby Australia chairman, replaced by interim chair Paul McLean
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Cameron Clyne ends his stint as Rugby Australia chairman effective immediately, replaced by former Wallaby Paul McLean who will take charge on an interim basis.
The harsh lessons you learned from June Dally-Watkins (including the elbow thing)
June Dally-Watkins' lessons have stayed with you for decades. These are some of the more memorable, from the harsh to the helpful.
Blast simulator revolutionising way we bomb-proof our vital buildings
In an unassuming warehouse in Wollongong lies the only blast-testing machine of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, providing life-saving information about the defence against bomb attacks.
Cars stuck in floodwaters prompt multiple swift water rescues
Swift water rescue crews have raced to help after a car became stuck in flood waters in North Queensland this morning.
ASX tumbles as investors fear coronavirus spread
The Australian share market tumbles in early trade, as concerns about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak rattle investors. BlueScope Steel says its China businesses will be "heavily impacted".
Train driver killed in derailment had told friend about issues on the line
The driver killed in the Sydney-to-Melbourne train derailment had expressed concerns about the quality of the track between Albury and Melbourne in the weeks before the fatal crash, a friend says.
Dreamworld ran 'frighteningly unsophisticated' safety regime on killer ride, coroner finds
The design and construction of Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids ride posed a "significant risk" to patrons' safety, according to a coroner who examined the deaths of four people on the ride in 2016.
Protests erupt in New Delhi over controversial citizenship law ahead of Donald Trump arrival
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Protests in the Indian capital of New Delhi erupt in violence in the latest row of demonstrations against a new citizenship law, a day before US President Donald Trump visits the country.
Victorian Government announces cash-for-cans and bottles scheme as part of recycling overhaul
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Victoria becomes final state in Australia to announce a container deposit scheme to reduce litter and waste.
Man charged with murder of 11-month-old baby in Brisbane
Police say the girl was revived at a property at Corinda on February 1, but died in the Queensland Children's Hospital four days later.
Diversity used to mean people; now it means loyalty oaths and group think
“Universities started with a desire to hire African Americans, women, and other groups, to address the sadly small numbers of these on their faculties. Racial and gender discrimination being illegal, this was soon labeled a "diversity" effort. But for a long time "diversity" meant only who you hire, not their politics. The "diversity statement" is a new effort, in which every potential faculty member must pledge their personal loyalty to the diversity movement, and pledge future activity. They also must describe their personal experiences advancing "diversity." And they must not... more »
It’s true—Princeton University offers counseling for climate activists who are anxious
“No, it's not a joke, or the Babylon Bee, it's a real website at a real top university, which a number of readers of this blog have probably graduated from or donate money to. Dialogue Circle: Navigating the Climate Crisis The climate crisis has been impactful and many have turned to activism and supporting environmental justice movements. This is very meaningful work and can also create a sense of despair, burnout, anger, hopelessness, and other distressing emotions. CPS counselors will help to facilitate a conversation and create a supportive space to process such experiences. ... more »
John Ratcliffe Discusses Manufactured ODNI Intel Briefing on Russia and Upcoming FISA Reauthorization…
Representative John Ratcliffe appears with Maria Bartiromo to answer questions about the fraudulent information within an intelligence briefing last week and the House democrats weaponizing a false narrative. Ratcliffe points fingers toward Adam Schiff for manufacturing the false media assertions … Continue reading →
“The Coronavirus Is Swiftly Breaching Defenses Across The World”
Chris Martenson, *“The Coronavirus Is Swiftly Breaching Defenses Across The World”* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
“Getting What We Want Isn’t What We Really Want”
*“Getting What We Want Isn’t What We Really Want”* by David Cain "There was a fascinating piece in The New Yorker recently about a man who, in the 1960s, bought a motel just so he could spy on his guests. He had always been captivated by other people’s private moments, by how differently they behave when they think they’re alone. He admits he also wanted to see them have sex. The article is fascinating for many reasons (check it out here). But perhaps the owner’s most interesting discovery was that human beings are quite typically miserable on vacation. Alain de Botton has written ... more »
Assyrian Town Destroyed By ISIS Rises Again
Assyrian International News Agency - 3 hours ago
Batnaya is a town in the north of Iraq, some 24 km from Mosul. Before ISIS arrived there were 950 families living here, all of them Chaldean Catholics. It was used by the terrorist group as its frontline while it shelled Kurdish troops.
More Vitamin C Studies Approved in China to Fight Coronavirus: Therapy Censored in U.S.
On January 27, 2020 we published a press release from Orthomolecular Medicine News Service regarding Vitamin C and its use in treating the Coronavirus. It soon went viral on Facebook, until Facebook labeled it as "Fake News." Facebook partners with a website called "Lead Stories" to discredit news stories they do not want becoming popular on Facebook. Health Impact News is a popular target of "Lead Stories." Since we published this news release in January, however, several hospitals in China have begun to conduct trials on intravenous Vitamin C therapy, so it is hardly "Fake News" ... more »
Donald Trump: A Great Decision Maker?
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, Americas* It is risky business for the Oval Office to make policy in a vacuum. But there are a lot of ways for the White House to get good advice, and Trump actually may be better than most presidents when it comes to gathering information for decision-making. No question, President Donald Trump is an unconventional statesman. On the global stage, he looks like a fullback at a field hockey match. Different doesn’t always mean wrong—except to the critics who have gone to absurd lengths to weaponize policy differences to undermine the legitimacy of ... more »
New Research Might Explain How the Dinosaurs Were Born
*Jennifer Botha* *Science, World* A mass extinct might have played a big part. *The end-Permian mass extinction is considered to be the most devastating biotic event in the history of life on Earth – it caused dramatic losses in global biodiversity, both in water and on land. About 90% of marine and 70% of terrestrial (land) species went extinct. This event may have been responsible for opening up niche spaces that ushered in the age of the dinosaurs. We know that the end-Permian in the marine realm happened about 251.9 million years ago – but the age and duration of the extinct... more »
Do Conservatives on College Campuses in America Hold Their Tongue?
*Timothy Ryan, Mark McNeilly* *Politics, United States* We found that students who identify with the political right do indeed face fears of being ostracized that students who identify with the left do not. When it comes to understanding disputes over free expression on college campuses, such as speakers getting disinvited or having their speeches interrupted, conservatives tend to blame liberal professors for indoctrinating students and ostracizing those who don’t agree with liberal viewpoints. One prominent conservative organization, Turning Point USA, has gone so far as to cre... more »
Why The Battleship Could Make a Comeback (Thanks to China)
*Salvatore Babones* *Security, Asia* These aren't your grandpa's battleships. *Key point: *With advanced armor, a modern battleship would be a ship that could be put in harm's way in the reasonable expectation of coming home in one piece. In World War II, the Japanese super-battleships *Yamato* and *Musahi* each mounted nine 18.1-inch guns, the largest naval guns ever deployed, but they never sank a single American ship. In a conflict decided by naval aviation, *Yamato* and *Musahi* were used mainly as flagships and troop transports. Despite their huge armaments, they were steel... more »
Could AI Create Super Antibiotics?
*Sriram Chandrasekaran* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] How AI could revolutionize the production of new antibiotics. Imagine you’re a fossil hunter. You spend months in the heat of Arizona digging up bones only to find that what you’ve uncovered is from a previously discovered dinosaur. That’s how the search for antibiotics has panned out recently. The relatively few antibiotic hunters out there keep finding the same types of antibiotics. With the rapid rise in drug resistance in many pathogens, new antibiotics are desperately needed. It may be only a matter of time b... more »
What Social Network Analysis Tells Us About the Film Industry
*Rhyd Lewis* *Entertainment, World* Let's take a closer look. Social network analysis is a branch of data science that allows the investigation of how people connect and interact. It can help to reveal patterns in voting preferences, aid the understanding of how ideas spread, and even help to model the spread of diseases. It can also be used to find out who is at the centre of the movie universe. To give an example, the picture below shows the social network of actors appearing in Christopher Nolan’s three Batman movies. Each node in this network corresponds to an individual act... more »
Air Pollution: How Smarter Policy Could Lead to Cleaner Air
*Jason West, Yang Ou* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] What the latest research says. About 1 of every 25 deaths in the U.S. occurs prematurely because of exposure to air pollution. Dirty air kills roughly 110,000 Americans yearly, which is more than all transportation accidents and shootings combined. When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency weighs decisions about air pollution regulations, it typically selects candidate actions from one or more sectors, such as electric power generation and industry. For each strategy considered, the agency carefully estimates ... more »
"Where Your Gaze Lingers..."
"Sometimes fate is like a small sandstorm that keeps changing directions. You change direction but the sandstorm chases you. You turn again, but the storm adjusts. Over and over you play this out, like some ominous dance with death just before dawn. Why? Because this storm isn't something that has nothing to do with you, this storm* is* you. Something inside you. So all you can do is give in to it, step right inside the storm, closing your eyes and plugging up your ears so the sand doesn't get in, and walk through it, step by step. There's no sun there, no moon, no direction, no sen... more »
"On Leaving the Golden State"
*"On Leaving the Golden State"* by NicklethroweR "Ventura Highway in the sunshine, Where the days are longer, The nights are stronger, Than moonshine. You’re gonna go, I know..." - America "The fabled Ventura Highway is all that separates my artist loft from the beach where surfing first came to the United States. Both my balcony and front patio face the freeway at about eye level and I could easily smack a tennis ball right on to the ever busy 101. Access to the beach and boardwalk is very important to a Tourist Town such as mine and I can see one underpass from my balcony and a... more »
The Planned 2017 Homegrown ISIS Attack in Kansas City You Never Heard About
Richard Spencer, the reliable researcher behind Jihad Watch, and a fellow not prone to exaggeration, tells the story of Ali Talib Muhammad a/k/a Rami Talib – an American boy whose birthname is Robert Lorenzo Hester Jr. Something tells me this fellow’s picture is on the wall in Ilhan Omar’s living room … The ISIS Plot in Kansas City You Heard Nothing About By Robert Spencer February 23, 2020 A few years ago, Robert Lorenzo Hester, Jr. of Columbia, Missouri met “several young men who suggested that Islam was a religion that valued men like him.” That was when his … Continue reading →
How Elizabeth Warren Still Might Get the DNC’s Presidential Nod
Eric Zuesse Democratic Party billionaires continue to provide indications that they won’t accept Bernie Sanders to be their Party’s Presidential nominee, and unless Sanders can amass over 50% of the delegate-votes in the Convention’s first-round balloting (which is extremely unlikely), those billionaires (via their agents at the Convention, the DNC’s 700+ superdelegates) will decide whom […] More The post How Elizabeth Warren Still Might Get the DNC’s Presidential Nod appeared first on The Duran.
U.S. State Department Overruled The CDC And President Trump And Sent Covid-19 Infected Evacuees Back To The US From Japan
State Department underlings made the quick decision to allow them onto the flights, but separated from the other passengers withing bio-containment units (seen in background) *Daily Mail:* *Trump was 'furious' that 14 Americans infected with coronavirus boarded a plane back to the US from Japan without his permission, which officials admit was a 'big mistake'* * President Trump is furious that infected evacuees were flown back to US from Japan last Saturday * Decision was made on the fly after infections were confirmed at last minute at the Tokyo airport * US evacuated 328 passenge... more »
FOX: Philip Haney, DHS Whistleblower, Found Dead, Police Say
The whistleblower from the Department of Homeland Security during the Obama Administration was found dead near his vehicle outside of Sacramento Friday morning. Authorities found 66-year old Philip Haney dead by a single gunshot wound. Haney was known for exposing President Obama’s orders to scrub the records of Muslims with terrorist ties. Sheriff and coroner […] The post FOX: Philip Haney, DHS Whistleblower, Found Dead, Police Say appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Establishment's Stop Bernie Movement Isn't Resonating With Democratic Voters
*Reminder-- and this isn't just about Republicans vs Democrats* Bernie's political revolution IS resonating. Economic royalism isn't. Even the *Washington Post*, economic royalism's biggest cheerleader among newspapers, was forced to admit after the way Bernie's revolution crushed the status quo conservatives in Nevada yesterday that Bernie won "in nearly every demographic group, allowing him to set down a marker in the first state with a significant share of nonwhite voters. Sanders expanded the electorate by attracting relatively large numbers of first-time caucus-goers, providing... more »
Canadian Police to Raid Tyendinaga Rail Blockade Tonight, Sunday Feb. 23, 2020
Ontario police tell Seth at the Tyendinaga rail blockade today, Sunday, that CN railroad has agreed not to press charges if Tyendinaga Mohawks clear the rail blockade camps before midnight tonight. Mohawks said that they will not leave until Canada meets the demands of the Wet'suwet'en. This includes the demand that the RCMP leave the lands of the Wet'suwet'en. BREAKING Ontario Provincial
Excellent Video Celebrating President Trump Visit to India…
And now for something completely different. Meme creator @mad_liberals has created a brilliant expanded meme video of Peshwa Warrior President Trump. WATCH:
WARNING! House Schedules Backroom FISA Reauthorization Hearing Without Sunlight, While FISA Court and DOJ Delay…
Against the backdrop of a then pending OIG FISA report, in December of 2019 buried deep in the congressional budget Continuing Resolution (CR) was a short-term extension to reauthorize the FISA “business records provision”, the “roving wiretap” provision, the “lone … Continue reading →
The DNC May Have Paved The Way For Julian Assange’s Acquittal
In their zeal to hold Julian Assange accountable for the role they believe he played, the Democratic National Committee may have paved the way for his acquittal. The post The DNC May Have Paved The Way For Julian Assange’s Acquittal appeared first on Shadowproof.
John Kiriakou On Week-Long Assange Hearing: World Will Hear For First Time About Espionage Operation Against Him
John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer and whistleblower, who has been an advocate for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. On the weekly podcast I co-host, “Unauthorized Disclosure,” I asked him about Assange’s one-week extradition hearing and what he expected. He discussed how he may overcome extradition from the United Kingdom The post John Kiriakou On Week-Long Assange Hearing: World Will Hear For First Time About Espionage Operation Against Him appeared first on Shadowproof.
Interview With James Goodale: Stunning How Few In US Care About Threat Posed By Assange’s Case
Shadowproof interviews James Goodale about the U.S. government’s argument that Assange is not protected by the First Amendment. The post Interview With James Goodale: Stunning How Few In US Care About Threat Posed By Assange’s Case appeared first on Shadowproof.
"The Truth..."
“Paranoia is just another mask for ignorance. The truth, when you finally chase it down, is almost always worse than your darkest visions and fears.” - Hunter S. Thompson.
What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Stay in Vegas
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) “*I’m reading last night about the fall of France in the summer of 1940, and the Gen. Renault calls up Churchill and says, ‘It’s over.’ And Churchill says, ‘How can it be? You got the greatest army in Europe. How could it be over?’ He said, ‘It’s over.’ So I had that suppressed feeling.*” - Chris Matthews, 2/22/20 *A*fter kinking the delegate and voter hose on him in both Iowa and New Hampshire, Nevada was won by Bernie Sanders. That would be the same Nevada that, four years ago, pulled a Brock Turner on Bernie and literally and... more »
Action Alert: Voting on HB 5044 Vaccine Bill Monday February 24 in Hartford
We need concerned citizens to come to the Legislative Office Building next to The Capitol in Hartford, CT tomorrow. At 10:30am, legislators are voting on HB5044 and Connecticut families will lose big. Not just the religious exemption, but any sense... more »
In India, Trump Hopes for Crowds of Millions, Sales Worth Billions
“Trump is likely to announce a sale worth several billion dollars for military helicopters and, possibly, a missile defense system,…“, … Continue reading →
Venice Cancels Carnival Events Due to Coronavirus
“Paul Fürst, engraving, c. 1721, of a plague doctor of Marseilles (introduced as ‘Dr Beaky of Rome’). His nose-case is … Continue reading →
Future Forward: A Corrupt Billionaire's Figleaf of "Democracy"
*February 24, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - Future Forward's disbanding came as no surprise. The party functioned openly as a proxy of billionaire fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra - with its founder and leader nepotist billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit all but admitting as much. The party engaged openly in criminal activity including a blatant donation made by Thanathorn to the party in direct violation of Thai election laws. Thanathorn would even admit on several occasions that the donation he referred to as a "loan" would likely never be paid back by the party. Despite this... more »
The rise of AFLW is unique in many ways, but this is something special
AFLW is gaining a reputation for celebrating its LGBTI members and having 'out' women's players means everything to football fans who crave recognition and representation, writes Kate O'Halloran.
Bettina Arndt's Order of Australia honour referred to council for review
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The Governor-General's office has referred calls for the controversial men's rights commentator to be stripped of her Order of Australia honour to the body that oversees the awards.
What next for heavyweight champ Tyson Fury? A rematch with Wilder is on the cards
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Fresh off his stunning victory over Deontay Wilder in the weekend's heavyweight championship bout, Tyson Fury is already eyeing a rematch — or a tasty meeting with a rival Briton.
When a golfer's steady swing gave a lifeline to flood-stranded locals
Long-time residents in the Hunter Valley have fond memories of a flying fox that was built, with the help of a golf ball, to cross a flooded Goulburn River in 1955.
'It is relentless': The dark side of being an 80s music heartthrob
A-ha were the hottest thing to come out of Scandinavia since ABBA. Decades after bursting onto the scene, the memories of those first years still linger for the band.
7yo boy critical after being thrown onto shore from inflatable tube
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A seven-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being thrown ashore from an inflatable tube that was being towed behind a boat on a river on Tasmania's east coast.
Spectacular Steve Smith fielding and David Warner 50 not enough for sluggish Australia
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Australia looked comfortably on track to win the second T20 against South Africa and clinch the series, only for it to hit the skids in its run chase and fall to a 12-run loss.
How motorbikes are revving up local economies around Australia
Councils in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania are looking to motorcyclists to rev up their local economies, and a regional Queensland council could follow suit.
The Warren Gap fallacy—or how she promotes envy and sows discord
For Example: There are three married couples; all named The Bruces. White, 8th generation, college educated Americans. Bruces A are 20+ years old; Bruces B are 50+ years old and Bruces C are 80+ years old. From top to bottom, Bruces A, B, and C. Bruces C are much wealthier than Bruces A and Bruces B. They have pensions, 403-b, 401-K, Social Security, investments and 2 homes. Bruces B have some savings, no investments, and 2 homes. Bruces A have one house, no savings or investments. *There’s a wealth gap.* Bruces B have a much higher income than Bruces A and Bruces C. *There ... more »
War for Oil?
I came across another video of a talk I gave at the Naval Postgraduate School. This is one I gave in 2015. It ends at about the 42:00 point. I’ve got another project today and so I don’t have time to time stamp it. You will see, though, that toward the end of my […] The post War for Oil? appeared first on Econlib.
Science vs Religion
Armstrong Economics has posted an interesting opinion about science and religion here. A commentator suggested that Western science had become an orthodoxy as it replaced religion over time since the Enlightenment.. During my studies, I became aware of the limitations … Continue reading →
New Research Says Artificial Intelligence Can Detect and Prevent Suicides
*Sidney Kennedy, Trehani M. Fonseka* *Public Health, Americas* Overall, AI technology is here to stay in many aspects of health care, including suicide screening and intervention delivery. Suicide is a growing public health concern. In Canada, 4,000 lives are claimed by suicide each year — that is 10 lives per day. For every one of these suicide deaths, there are five people hospitalized following self-injury, 25 to 30 suicide attempts and seven to 10 people affected by each tragedy, according to analysis by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Suicide rates are highest among cer... more »
The 'Next' Coronavirus Could Be Worse. Health Researchers Told Us How To Fight It.
*David E. Bloom, Daniel Cadarette* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here's what we could do. The coronavirus outbreak is officially a crisis – let’s not waste it. Undeniably, the international community is taking the matter very seriously, as it should given that the death total from the COVID-19 epidemic already well surpasses that from SARS in the early 2000s. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, researchers across the globe are furiously working on vaccines against COVID-19, and governments including t... more »
Why Being Cold (And Exposure to Germs) Can Get You Sick
*Carolyn Kaloostian* *Public Health, World* [image: Reuters] Here's the science behind catching a cold. The answer to this question is: “It depends.” Cold weather does not get you sick. Feeling chilly because you’re not bundled up does not get you sick. But being cold – like when you’re outside in wintry weather wearing just a thin shirt – can actually weaken your body and make it easier for you to get sick. Researchers have shown that cold temperatures weaken your immune system and thus your ability to fight off infections. In fact, the longer time you spend in the cold, the h... more »
Europe Faces a Big Migration Challenge
*Mike Watson* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] As Lybian migrants successfully reach Europe, the backlash from their arrival is destabilizing European politics, and the EU lacks the ability to solve this problem without Libya's help While the international press descended on the annual Davos festivities in January, it risked missing a story that illuminated the dynamics affecting Europe’s future far more than anything said at a Swiss ski resort. The European Union (ED) has faced external threats from instability along its borders and its adventurous neighbors but ultimately it... more »
Trump's 'Big' China Trade Deal Has Some Really Big Problems
*Simon Lester* *Politics, Asia* The remaining issues, such as cyber theft, cyber security, and standardization, are untouched by the Agreement and could be the source of tension in the future. The US-China Economic and Trade Agreement, described as a "phase one" deal, entered into force today (30 days after signature, pursuant to Article 8.3, para. 1). The Agreement has created a temporary tariff truce. For the time being, it seems that tariffs will not be raised further, and both sides lowered their retaliatory tariffs to some extent, which is good news. But with all the talk o... more »
We’re Asking One Question In Assange’s Case: Should Journalists Be Punished For Exposing War Crimes?
This is a speech I gave yesterday at a demonstration for Assange with the Socialist Equality Party Australia. Tomorrow in the UK a judge will start the process of answering a very important question. It’s a question that many of us knew was the heart of […]
Keeping Africa on the brink of starvation
“Incredibly, this looming catastrophe is due to policies and programs that have been officially adopted and deliberately implemented by the very UN agencies that are now crying loudest about the horrific situation.” “Agroecology represents eco-imperialism at its worst.” – Paul Driessen __________ “Billions of desert locusts are devastating East African crops and grasslands at the ... Read more Keeping Africa on the brink of starvation The post Keeping Africa on the brink of starvation appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Sunday Talks: NSA Robert O’Brien -vs- Margaret Brennan…
Against the latest revelations that Ms. Shelby Pierson in the office of the Director of National Intelligence, manufactured false and misleading briefing material on Russian efforts to influence the U.S. election, it is interesting to watch the mainstream media create … Continue reading →
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