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How Indians Survived The Biggest Volcanic Eruption Of The Last Two Million Years
About 74,000 years ago on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, the largest volcanic event over the last two million years, 5,000 times larger than the Mount St. Helen's eruption in the 1980s, ushered in a worldwide "volcanic winter" that lasted up to ten years followed by a 1,000 year-long cooling of the Earth's surface. While how close humanity got to extinction is unknown, surviving *Homo sapiens* in Africa were said to have survived by developing new strategies that eventually enabled them to re-expand and populate Asia 60,000 years ago in a single, rapid wave along the Indian Ocean... more »
Pro-Life Man Group Challenges Abortionist Claims
[image: pro-life-man-group-challenges-abortionist-claims] VIDEO - Andy Griffith, the founder and president of Pro Life Man, a new pro-life organization dedicated to bringing men into the pro-life movement, shares with The New American recent outreach efforts at the March for Life in Washington, D.C. and upcoming educational videos and events.
Cuban Exile Schools Bernie Sanders on Castro’s Literacy Program
[image: cuban-exile-schools-bernie-sanders-on-castro-s-literacy-program] A Miami columnist who experienced education under the Fidel Castro regime had harsh words for Senator Bernie Sanders after he praised the Cuban communists’ literacy program.
O'odham Burial Place to be Blown Up as O'odham Chairman Testifies on Sacred Site Destruction on Wednesday
Laiken Jordahl, documenting the destruction on the Arizona border said, "In my dozens of visits to Organ Pipe since wall construction started, I've never seen a cactus being transplanted. Here's what's actually happening on the border." O'odham Burial Place to be Blown Up as O'odham Chairman Testifies on Sacred Site Destruction on Wednesday By Brenda Norrell Censored News Feb. 25,
Lethally infectious! Was this virus man-made in Wuhan? And even worse viral memes
Some added information about the disease now labeled SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19. First let's have some background. *“Gain-of-Function” *or GoF is a type of virus research in which experimenters *augment* a pathogen’s abilities to better understand infection processes. According to Strategic News Service, the NIH stopped funding for GoF studies in 2014, given the danger, before lifting the pause under the new administration in 2017*, *and publishing guidelines to avoid creating dangerous pathogens. One GoF project already underway was a collaboration between the University of North Caro... more »
America Had 1 Secret Economic Weapon to Help Fight the Nazis
*Warfare History Network* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC125853B310&share=true] War bonds. *Key point:* Wars are very expensive. But patriotic Americans rallied together to pool their money for the war effort. One of the most unusual baseball games ever played was a three- way game in New York City between the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Each team went to bat six times in the same nine-inning game against rotating opponents. The final score was Dodgers 5, Yankees 1, and... more »
Was Coronavirus Made In a Lab? The DHS Can't Rule It Out
*Jason Hopkins* *Politics, Americas* [image: A security officer in a protective mask checks the temperature of a passenger following the outbreak of a new coronavirus, at an expressway toll station on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations, in Xianning, a city bordering Wuhan to the nort] It's 'unlikely' but possible. Ken Cuccinelli, the acting deputy secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), could not definitively rule out the theory that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory. Cuccinelli, who serves as a top member on the Trump administration’s c... more »
Coronavirus: Donald Trump's Very Own Hurricane Katrina Moment?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Health, * “We are asking the American public to prepare for the expectation that this might be bad,” an official with the Center for Disease Control said today. There are currently 14 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States. The outbreak of the coronavirus that began in the Wuhan province of China in December 2019 has caused nervousness the world over, a feeling that may eventually turn to panic. As of today, over 80,000 cases have been confirmed worldwide, with at least 2,700 confirmed deaths. It’s widely believed that China is suppressing the... more »
Why a U.S.-India Partnership Must Succeed
*Jonathan D. T. Ward, Jagannath Panda* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] A vigorous U.S.-India partnership, based on commercial and security ties, can enable democracies and emerging economies to make a hard but necessary choice: do we turn to China for economic opportunity or can we find that dynamism amongst each other? The strategic momentum in the U.S.-India relationship has been a long time in the making. Now is the time for both sides to think big. President Donald Trump’s visit to India is the latest in a tradition of summits between U.S. presidents and Indian prime minist... more »
Billionaire Warren Buffett: 'I Would Have No Trouble Voting for Mike Bloomberg'
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett walks through the exhibit hall as shareholders gather to hear from the billionaire investor at Berkshire Hathaway Inc's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Scott Morgan] But he's not so certain about Bernie. Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Monday he would vote for former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg ahead of the 2020 election, noting that he is not a “card-carrying Democrat.” “I don’t think another billionaire supporting him would be the b... more »
Bloomberg Accuses Bernie Bros of Vandalizing Seven Offices
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's Knoxville campaign office is seen vandalized, in Tennessee, U.S. February 21, 2020. Hayes Hickman/Knoxville News Sentinel] 'America deserves better,' the campaign said. At least seven Michael Bloomberg campaign offices have been vandalized in February with messages the campaign says mirror the rhetoric of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Campaign offices in Chicago, Ohio and Michigan have been spray-painted with messages such as “racist oligarch fuck Bloomberg,” “corporate pig” and “eat ... more »
Could Green Ammonia Be a Climate-Change Killer?
*Bill David* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] Ammonia manufacturing is the world’s third-largest industrial process emitter of carbon dioxide, creating half a billion tonnes of CO₂ each year – 1.8% of global CO₂ emissions. For the past 100 years, a simple molecule has had an immensely positive impact on our world. Ammonia, which comprises three hydrogen atoms bonded to a single nitrogen atom, is widely used to make the fertilizers enable us to produce enough food for everyone on the planet. That makes it pretty much the most important molecule after water. However, ammon... more »
How the Coronavirus Could Make Science Much More Powerful
*Xin Xu* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Without care and responsibility, there is a danger that open science can be misused or contribute to the spread of misinformation. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared an international public health emergency over the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus. One day later, the Wellcome Trust research charity called for researchers, journals and funders around the world to share research data and findings relevant to the coronavirus rapidly and openly, to inform the public and help save lives. On the same day, the Chi... more »
Captured: How the Navy Seized the Nazi Submarine U-505
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.msichicago.org/fileadmin/assets/user_upload/u-505-big.jpg] Got 'em. *Key Point:* Why sink a sub if you can take it--along with its secret code machines? That was the reasoning behind this famous U.S. Navy exploit. “Frenchy to Blue Jay—I have a possible sound contact,” squawked from USS *Guadalcanal’s* bridge intercom at 1110 hours. It meant that “Frenchy,” codename for the Destroyer Escort USS *Chatelain*, had located something during a sonar sweep. But Captain Daniel V. Gallery, commander of the escort carrier *... more »
Why Is Hip-Hop Music So Obsessed with Combat and Karate?
*Warrick Moses* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] Musicologist Griff Rollefson believes that hip-hop MCs tend to use their “words as weapons.” On Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em, legendary New York MC Rakim proclaims: “I’m the arsenal, I got artillery, lyrics are ammo….” Senegalese-born French rapper MC Solaar compares his mic to body armour and warns listeners about his cache of lyrical bullets halfway through *La Concubine de l’Hémoglobine* (The Haemoglobin Concubine): *“…le mic est devenu ma tenue combat … le Solaarsenal est équipé de balles vocales …”*. Kendrick Lamar refers t... more »
We Just Spotted a Potential New Planet Around the Sun’s Neighboring Star
*Hugh Jones* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] Proxima c is an ideal planet for follow-up studies compared to other planets discovered around more distant stars. Most exoplanets, bodies orbiting stars other than the sun, are too far away for us to be able to send probes to. So it’s no wonder that the discovery of a possible habitable planet around the sun’s nearest neighbour star, Proxima Centauri, a few years ago generated a lot of excitement. Now we have spotted what we think is a second planet around this star. Our study, published in Science Advances, suggests this pla... more »
The Navy’s Decision to Stop Buying P-8 Poseidons Is a Mistake
*Gary Schmitt, Giselle Donnelly* *Security, * Russian and Chinese submarines along with underwater threats from North Korea and Iran are only multiplying. Why stop purchasing one proven system that can mitigate this growing threat? “The tragedy of our defeat—and I deliberately use that term so carefully avoided in our public discussions—is that it hinged on such small factors.” This was the opening of the U.S. Naval Institute’s 2017 General Prize Essay Contest winner. The piece, written by then-Capt. Dale Rielage, was entitled “How We Lost the Great Pacific War,” and took the f... more »
The Science that Claimed Vaping Causes Heart Disease Has Been Retracted
*Jamie Hartmann-Boyce* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Bad science is clouding the issue. In June 2019, a paper by prominent US academics found that people who used e-cigarettes were at greater risk of a heart attack. The authors concluded that e-cigarettes were just as risky as tobacco in provoking heart attacks, and that using e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes at the same time was even riskier. Unsurprisingly, this caused a stir in the media – in the form of 35 news stories, to be exact. Also unsurprisingly, it provoked vigorous scientific debate. Eight months later, ... more »
Northeastern States Face New Transportation Tax-and-Spend Frenzy
Twelve states and the District of Columbia are considering joining together in the Transportation and Climate Initiative to reduce greenhouse… The post Northeastern States Face New Transportation Tax-and-Spend Frenzy appeared first on IER.
Trouble at CDPQ's Ivanhoé Cambridge?
André Dubuc of La Presse wrote an article today stating the cleanup has commenced at Ivanhoé Cambridge, the Caisse's real estate subsidiary. The article is in French so I translated it using Google and edited where necessary: Ivanhoé Cambridge has terminated the employment of the manager in charge of shopping centers in the wake of disappointing results produced by the real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. Claude Sirois, President, Retail, left the company ten days ago, Ivanhoé Cambridge spokesman Sébastien Théberge confirmed to La Presse. *"The posi... more »
Forbidden Parenting: Removing Children from Good Parents Based on Societal Norms – NOT Abuse
The government sometimes arrests parents for giving kids responsibility. In South Carolina, mom Deborah Harrell was jailed for letting her 9-year-old daughter play in a park for the day. A police interrogator lectured Harrell: "You can't leave a child who is nine years old in the park by herself. What would you do if some sex offender came by?" Yet despite media scare stories, kidnappings are extremely rare and are way down. But the state wasn't okay with Deborah's parenting. Not only was she arrested, but Regina was taken away from her for weeks Deborah was charged with "willful a... more »
Philippines and Singapore Testing Coconut Oil as Possible Treatment for Coronavirus
Coconut oil, whose health benefits have been proven in the past, will be tested for use as a potential treatment for the novel coronavirus infection. “That [VCO] is being looked into,” Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque III told CNN Philippines’ Newsroom on Tuesday. “We have heard very good studies with regard to its ability to neutralize the viruses, but for the COVID- 19, it is not clear,” the top health official added. He made the reaction following Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles' announcement Monday that a former academician from one of the country’s top universities... more »
U.S. Secretary Of State Pompeo Says Afghanistan 'Reduction Of Violence Is Working'
*DW:* *Pompeo confirms US will sign Taliban deal if weeklong 'reduction in violence' is successful* US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that the US will sign a troop reduction deal in Afghanistan if the current "reduction in violence" is successful. "All sides are tired of fighting," he told reporters. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday that the US will sign a troop reduction deal in Afghanistan with the Taliban, if the current weeklong reduction in violence is successful. "If — and only if — it's successful, we will sign the US-Taliban agreement," he tol... more »
Forbidden Parenting: Removing Children from Good Parents Based on Societal Norms – NOT Abuse
The government sometimes arrests parents for giving kids responsibility. In South Carolina, mom Deborah Harrell was jailed for letting her 9-year-old daughter play in a park for the day. A police interrogator lectured Harrell: "You can't leave a child who is nine years old in the park by herself. What would you do if some sex offender came by?" Yet despite media scare stories, kidnappings are extremely rare and are way down. But the state wasn't okay with Deborah's parenting. Not only was she arrested, but Regina was taken away from her for weeks Deborah was charged with "willful a... more »
Hong Kong bookseller who sold books critical of Chinese political leaders jailed
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A Hong Kong bookseller who sold texts critical of Chinese political leaders, and who has previously been abducted in a Thai beach resort before resurfacing in detention in mainland China, is jailed for 10 years.
'Very disrespectful to the victim': Mother of suspected murder victim Josh Warneke slams authorities over case
Ten years on from her son's death in Broome, Ingrid Bishop says authorities have treated her son's case with apathy and her with disrespect.
Opera singer Placido Domingo 'truly sorry' after union finds he sexually harassed women
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Opera singer Placido Domingo apologises to the women who have accused him of sexual harassment after an investigation by the American Guild of Musical Artists found he behaved inappropriately with female performers.
Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down from $100 million job in surprise announcement
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The 69-year-old steered Disney through successful purchases of Lucasfilms, Marvel and Pixar, and the launch of the Disney Plus streaming service last November.
CrossFit community create workout in memory of Hannah Clarke, hundreds join movement to remember
A fitness workout has been created in honour of Hannah Clarke as hundreds of athletes from Australia and across the ditch join a growing movement to celebrate her life.
Baby, 4yo survive crash which kills father, two others in Tasmania's north
Three people die in an early morning crash on a highway in Tasmania's north, but two young children — including a nine-month-old baby — survive.
From the start, the sale of Perth Glory to a buyer working out of a shed in Wales just didn't add up
After two weeks of grand schemes and "fake news" claims, a plan to sell Perth Glory to the London Football Exchange is over — but something did not seem right to begin with, writes Clint Thomas.
Olympics more likely to be cancelled than postponed over coronavirus concerns, top IOC official says
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Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the IOC, says there is a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics because of the coronavirus threat.
Five men still wanted over Omar Elomar shooting after teen charged with murder
Police charge a teenager over the fatal shooting of Omar Elomar in Sydney's south-west 11 days ago, but say they are still hunting other suspects.
Hospital 'overestimated' English skills in patient prior to operation
A man who had complex, high-risk surgery at a Territory hospital "did not understand" the consent papers he signed or the details of his treatment, in a case which sparked an independent investigation.
Markets ask 'the trillion dollar question' — how bad would a coronavirus pandemic be?
Concerns about the spread of coronavirus and the impact on global economic growth see stocks tumble and buyers flood into bonds. The Australian share market eyes a steep fall at the open.
Green shoots of renewal give hope to the people of 'forgotten' Keilira bushfire
Overwhelmed by the destruction and attention on the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills fires, residents felt "forgotten" amongst the loss of 25,000 hectares around Keilira.
Kangaroo Island bushfire clean-up a 'disgrace' as tourism operator lays off staff
Bushfire-affected Kangaroo Island residents slam the SA Government's recovery response, with only five of 170 properties on the island cleaned up following the disaster.
Study dates Victorian volcano that buried a human-made axe
Scientists say two of Australia's youngest volcanoes erupted at least 34,000 years ago and that humans were in the area before those eruptions.
Marina Go on life as a trailblazing woman in a sporting boardroom
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Marina Go has been making her mark at the very top of some of the country's biggest sporting organisations, from Wests Tigers to Super Netball, and says women can bring a unique perspective to these boardrooms.
They see the worst of the internet, so you don't have to, but they pay a price
Moderators see the worst the internet serves up — bloody executions, vitriolic hate speech, sexual abuse. And some people, like Chris Gray, pay a high price for their work.
Shooters call for more women to join a sport in which they often outperform men
Olympic medallist Deserie Baynes says she's proud to see a rise in the sport's popularity among women, describing it as one of the few in which a woman is not disadvantaged.
Strength in numbers as volunteers from near and far assist in bushfire recovery
Volunteers travelling from as far as the United States have been helping a bushfire-damaged animal sanctuary to recover.
Live: NSW Now: Investigation launched after baboons escape onto Sydney hospital grounds
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*MORNING BRIEFING:* The NSW Health Minister will launch an investigation into a trio of baboons that escaped a truck yesterday, while a Berkley Vale man is in court for allegedly shooting two men on the Central Coast.
Craig Murray’s Report on Day One of Assange in Court:
Your Man in the Public Gallery – Assange Hearing Day 1 Your Man in the Public Gallery – Assange Hearing Day 1 162 25 Feb, 2020 in Uncategorized by craig Woolwich Crown Court is designed to impose the power of the state. Normal courts in this country are public buildings, deliberately placed by our ancestors right in the centre of […] More The post Craig Murray’s Report on Day One of Assange in Court: appeared first on The Duran.
Indigenous Communities Revolt Against Eco-Colonialists: Trudeau Crumbles Under His Own Liberalism
From the Strategic Culture Foundation The fight over the construction of a 670 km, $6.6 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) pipeline stretching from Alberta to ports in British Columbia has absorbed national headlines across Canada and crippled a major component of the Canadian economy in recent weeks. However popular a headline as it may be, […] More The post Indigenous Communities Revolt Against Eco-Colonialists: Trudeau Crumbles Under His Own Liberalism appeared first on The Duran.
Harvey Weinstein Found ‘Guilty’ on Charges of Criminal Sex Act Involving Assault and Third Degree Rape
A tentative settlement awarding $25 million to Weinstein's alleged victims has been reached to resolve nearly all lawsuits stemming from the scandal. However, Weinstein would not have to pay anything as the studio's insurance companies would cover the cost.
"Is It the End of the World as We Know It?"
*"Is It the End of the World as We Know It?"* by David Stockman "The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries. CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart. Stock Market starting to look very good to me!" – President Donald J. Trump, Statement via Twitter, February 24, 2020 "European stocks opened higher Tuesday but quickly slipped into the red as the spread of coronavirus continues. Japan was down more than 3% in its first trading session of the week. Meanwhile, U.S. futures pointed to a green open as... more »
Pennsylvania approves four firms to grow cannabis for research
Four more medical marijuana companies – including multistate operator Curaleaf – have been approved by Pennsylvania regulators to grow MMJ that state universities can use for research. Curaleaf, which is based in Massachusetts but seeking a license to sell medical marijuana in Pennsylvania, is contracted to grow MMJ for the Perelman School of Medicine at the […] Pennsylvania approves four firms to grow cannabis for research is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Pączki Day (Detroit Style) aka Fat Tuesday
Originally posted on Stella's Place: A repeat post with a few minor updates; I won’t be eating these today, but remember them fondly. It’s Pączki Day, and in Detroit that means you should be sure to wear your stretchy…
President Trump and First Lady Melania Attend State Dinner – India’s Presidential Palace…
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump attended a state dinner at India’s presidential palace Tuesday night concluding an event filled two day state visit. The state dinner was held at the presidential palace with President Ram Nath Kovind and his … Continue reading →
President Trump Holds Press Conference During India State Visit – Video and Transcript…
After a full day of special events, diplomatic meetings and business discussions, President Trump holds a press conference with the international media prior to attending a state dinner with leaders, dignitaries and diplomats from around India. [Video Below – Transcript … Continue reading →
President Trump Remarks During Business Roundtable in India…
During a mid-afternoon session at the U.S. embassy’s Roosevelt House in New Delhi, India, President Trump meet with U.S. and India business leaders. The president cancelled his prepared remarks to the business investors, instead he took questions from roundtable participants.
‘Time Is Everything’: World Braces for Spread of New Virus
China's massive travel restrictions, house-to-house checks, huge isolation wards and lockdowns of entire cities bought the world valuable time to prepare for the global spread of the new virus.
"How It Really Is"
"World On Lockdown; Spread In US 'Inevitable'; CDC: 'Very Strong Chance Of An Extremely Serious Outbreak Of The Coronavirus In The United States"
Tainted marijuana sold by 30 Nevada retailers
Nevada issued a health advisory for 20 different contaminated cannabis products that were sold at 30 retail marijuana stores across the state. The retailers sold marijuana flower and pre-rolls that failed an independent laboratory’s microbial testing for mold, yeast and bacteria, the Reno Gazette Journal reported. The marijuana, grown by six different cultivators, initially passed testing by […] Tainted marijuana sold by 30 Nevada retailers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Covid-19 Outbreak In The U.S. -- News Updates February 25, 2020
*Daily Mail: **'This might be bad': Top CDC official warns it's 'not a question of if but when' coronavirus spreads in the US and tells parents to prepare kids for school closures and 'significant disruption in our lives'* * Senior CDC official Nancy Messonier said coronavirus is moving closer to meeting the criteria of a pandemic * She says she that it's not a question of if, but when, spread will occur in the US * Dr Messonier said she called her children's school and asked if there are plans for tele-schooling if necessary and recommended parents do the same * More than 80,000 p... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In Italy -- News Updates February 25, 2020
A weekend outbreak of coronavirus in northern Italy has now seen cases spread across the country - including to Palermo in Sicily - and jump the border to Austria, Croatia, mainland Spain and Switzerland *Daily Mail:* *Italy's coronavirus death toll climbs to 11: Four more die as number of new infections increases 45% in one day and panic-buyers strip supermarket shelves bare in Palermo* * Italy confirmed four more deaths from coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 11 * Four new deaths were announced in Vento and Lombardy - two men and two women, the yo... more »
Iran's Deputy Health Minister Has Contracted The Coronavirus
*Daily Mail:* *Iran's deputy HEALTH minister tests positive for coronavirus after looking shaky and unwell while he played down outbreak's dangers - as death toll rises to 15 and cases are exported around the Middle East* * Iran's deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi was placed into quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus * Comes a day after he sweated his way through a press conference while insisting outbreak is under control * Iran has officially declared 95 cases and 15 deaths, but there are fears that the true number is much higher * Secretary of State Mike Pompeo ur... more »
What @MikeBloomberg Should Have Said About His Inappropriate Comments
When asked about the sexual harassment complaints against him, Mike Bloomberg said, "“None of them accuse me of doing anything other than, maybe, they didn't like a joke I told." Groan. Why wasn't he prepared for this? It's a pickle for his handlers, because there's a whole book out of his inappropriate comments at work. If I were prepping him, I'd have told him to get out in front of it before it turned into the debacle that it has become. I'd have told him to say something like this: Yeah, I've said some inappropriate things at work. I thought they were funny at the time but I r... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In Iran -- News Updates February 25, 2020
*SCMP:* *Fears mount as coronavirus outbreak worsens in sanctions-hit Iran* * Local official says death toll stands at 50, raising concerns of a cover-up and whether the country will be able to cope with the crisis * Calls for US to ease restrictions to allow China and other Tehran-friendly countries to provide emergency aid As coronavirus cases and deaths spike in Iran, experts have warned the outbreak in the Islamic Republic could be far worse than officially reported, and emergency aid will be needed to help the sanctions-hit country avoid a humanitarian crisis. Fifty people hav... more »
Is Coronavirus hype by the media?”
“So far, the new coronavirus, dubbed 2019-nCoV, has led to more than 20,000 illnesses and 427 deaths in China, as well as more than 200 illnesses and two deaths outside of mainland China. But that’s nothing compared with the flu, also called influenza. In the U.S. alone, the flu has already caused an estimated 19 million illnesses, 180,000 hospitalizations and 10,000 deaths this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).” Scientific American, January 27, 2020 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-the-new-coronavirus-compare-with-the-f... more »
Violence in Indian Capital Casts Shadow over Trump’s Visit
Black smoke rose into the sky over northeastern New Delhi after Hindu protesters set fruit and vegetable shops and a Muslim shrine on fire, witnesses said.
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez Is The Progressive In The Texas Senate Race Who Can Win The Primary And Beat John Cornyn
Blue America hasn't waded into too many Senate races this cycle. That's because our top concern is not replacing horrendous Republicans with somewhat less horrendous Democrats. Take my word for it, I feel confident that more-or-less-Democrat Mark Kelly will beat Trump-hugging incumbent Martha McSally in Arizona-- and go on to be almost as bad in the Senate as Schumer's last pick for Arizona, Kyrsten Sinema. Sinema, if you haven't been paying close attention, is the Senate's worst Democrat, worst even than Joe Manchin. This is her voting record score at ProgressivePunch: [image: ... more »
U.S., South Korea May Scale Back War Games Over Coronavirus Concerns
*CNN:* *US and South Korea considering scaling back military exercises due to coronavirus concerns* The United States and South Korea are considering scaling back upcoming joint military exercises due to the coronavirus outbreak in the Korean Peninsula, according to US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper. Esper said the US commander of US forces in Korea, Gen. Robert Abrams, and South Korea's chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Park Han-ki, "are looking at scaling back the command post training due to concerns about the coronavirus." Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon al... more »
Secwepemc Rail Blockade: Hereditary Chief Arrested
Watch live on Facebook Tuesday BREAKING: 3 arrested in Secwépemc’ulecw Nation including 1 Hereditary Chief. URGENT CALL OUT: 15 RCMP vehicles along with CP Rail police are meeting in Chase, we are on the highway 5 km West of Chase, across the highway from Neskonlith hall. We are asking for all support to attend the Sacred Fire immediately. The Secwepemc Sacred Fire was lit last night,
Pearson Understand Science Is Philosophy Of Lifestyle
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The Most Detailed Definition of the Science
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Computer Science R – What You Need to Learn
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Understanding What’s in You
Cognitive science is a field which may be used in many software. As with absolutely any area, there are questions which need to get answered before anybody can put anything. And also the crucial question would be that: What’s in it for me personally? Companies don’t get off on the suitable foot. capstone paper mill Organizations should begin by answering the important question of what can users be offered by us. This may look clear, but lots of today’s organizations continue to be deciding exactly what their own existing state is everywhere. A wonderful instance of the is your healt... more »
Translational Science: Recognizing the Requirements of the Industry
Even the translational science requires analyzing a individual or solution and aiding him find a new industry. It includes individuals businesses which are in the quest for new services and products to advertise on several different kinds of media. This search can be over the world wide web, by way of capstone project meaning advertising magazines, TV spots, radio commercials and so on. The research requires using knowledge to address the underlying difficulties. It is targeted toward delivering solutions from taking into account the public’s needs along with the society of requirem... more »
Justice Sotomayor Slams Constitutionalist Colleagues; Trump Says She Should Recuse Herself
[image: justice-sotomayor-slams-constitutionalist-colleagues-trump-says-she-should-recuse-herself] Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor issued a scathing dissent in which, some say, she accused her colleagues of a pro-Trump bias. President Trump stated she should recuse herself in cases relating to him because of her anti-Trump bias.
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How Bernie Sanders Became a Fighter for Palestine
Bernie Sanders says “respect and dignity.” His fans hear “liberation.” They’re not listening closely enough, writes Steven Salaita. The post How Bernie Sanders Became a Fighter for Palestine appeared first on MintPress News.
5 Ways William Barr is Turning America into a...
Robert Reich - 8 hours ago
*5 Ways William Barr is Turning America into a Dictatorship* William Barr was installed as Attorney General specifically to turn the Department of Justice into an arm of the Trump Coverup. And we’ve seen him do exactly that. Barr has corrupted and politicized the Department of Justice, working hand in hand with Donald Trump to bend federal law enforcement to the president’s will. Here are some of the ways Barr is helping Trump turn our democracy into a dictatorship: *1. He intervened in the sentencing of Roger Stone,* Trump’s longtime confidant and advisor, who faced a prison sent... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In South Korea -- News Updates February 25, 2020
*VOA: **South Koreans Face ‘Watershed’ Moment as Coronavirus Spreads * SEOUL - South Korean schools closed, and major events — including concerts and the opening of the top Korean football league — were indefinitely postponed Monday, as the country attempted to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Warning of a “grave watershed moment,” South Korean President Moon Jae-in has placed South Korea on the highest alert level. The move gives authorities greater latitude to forcibly restrict public gatherings and enforce quarantines on those with the virus. South Korea reported 231 new ... more »
Covid-19 Outbreak In China -- News Updates February 25, 2020
*CNA News:* *China reports 71 more COVID-19 deaths, lowest in 2 weeks* BEIJING: China on Tuesday (Feb 25) reported another 71 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the lowest daily number of fatalities in over two weeks, which raised the toll to 2,663. The central province of Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, reported 68 new deaths, while in the provincial capital of Wuhan, 56 people died. The National Health Commission also reported 508 new confirmed cases, with all but nine in hard-hit Hubei province. It is up from Monday's 409 cases nationwide and brings the total number of c... more »
Can Bloomberg Really Wound Bernie in Tonight's Big Debate?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2S1F94VM22&share=true] He only gets one shot... Tonight, CBS News will host the final Democratic primary debate before this weekend’s South Carolina primary and Super Tuesday next week, where fifteen primaries will take place across the country. This comes on the heels of the Nevada caucus, where frontrunner Bernie Sanders won by a double-digit margin. This growing delegate lead has enlarged the target on the Vermont Senator’s back going into tonight. Sanders... more »
Boom: The Army Just Invented a Newer, Deadlier Artillery Round
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] That's going to ruin somebody's day. (Washington, D.C.) The Army Research Laboratory is now engineering new rocket, missile and artillery rounds able to destroy groups of mobile enemy fighters, incinerate armored vehicles and eliminate structures with a single munition -- at all much longer ranges than currently deployed weapons can fire. The ARL is currently immersed in cutting edge research, using 3D printing, to develop new metal alloys, weapons casings and design geometries to increase range and lethality for the Army’s eme... more »
Clever: How 3D Printing Is Quickly Putting Damaged Tank Back Into Action
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETJHGXVAA&share=true] Very good. (Washington, D.C.) Should U.S. forces be facing a massive armored enemy ground vehicle assault, they would need their own heavily armored vehicles -- such as infantry carriers, ground forces, unmanned attack vehicles and … perhaps of greatest significance…. Abrams tanks. Large numbers of heavily armed, integrated and ready Abrams tanks would be needed for any kind of major ground offensive and “ready for war.” Achieving this is... more »
6G Wireless Internet Is Already Here—If You're in the Army
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC297E94HXJ2&share=true] Astounding. (Washington, D.C.) A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an ... more »
GOP and Dem Senators Voice Concerns About US Virus Readiness
The rapid spread of the virus around the world and its threat to the global economy has rocked financial markets, but President Trump said China is getting the epidemic under control.
IOC Member Casts Doubt on Postponing Tokyo Games Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound estimated there is a three-month window to decide the fate of the Tokyo Olympics in light of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Trump Says Without Evidence Dems Leak Intel to Hurt Sanders
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Rep. Adam Schiff of leaking the information to the media. Schiff has denied the allegation.
World News Briefs -- February 25, 2020
*Reuters: **Coronavirus increases Iran's isolation, strains South Korea and Italy* DUBAI/BEIJING (Reuters) - Iran’s coronavirus death toll rose to 16 on Tuesday, the highest outside China, increasing its international isolation as dozens of countries from South Korea to Italy accelerated emergency measures to curb the epidemic’s global spread. Believed to come from wildlife in Wuhan city late last year, the flu-like disease has infected 80,000 people and killed 2,663 in China. But the World Health Organization (WHO) says the epidemic there has peaked and has been declining since... more »
I’ve taught at six Jewish day schools. They’re preaching dual loyalty to Israel.
I’ve heard teachers or administrators say at assemblies things like “you don’t belong in America,” “Israel is your country” and “the IDF are your soldiers... HaTikvah was sung more often than the Pledge of Allegiance or the Star Spangled Banner. Israeli national holidays are taught with a reverence that outstrips what is accorded to religious or American ones... The post I’ve taught at six Jewish day schools. They’re preaching dual loyalty to Israel. appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
President Trump and Prime Minister Modi Deliver Joint Press Statement – Video and Transcript…
President Trump and Primar Minister Modia deliver joint remarks to the media at the conclusion of their first bilateral discussion. . [Transcript] – PRIME MINISTER MODI: My friend and President of the United States, Donald Trump; respected members of the … Continue reading →
FDA says time is up for Jimmy John’s food safety documentation
The clock is ticking as far as the FDA is concerned when it comes to food safety at Jimmy John’s 2,800 restaurants. A warning posted today references five outbreaks associated with the chain. It demands specific details from the company president. In the warning letter, dated Feb. 21, the Food and Drug Administration gave Jimmy... Continue Reading
Education Department Upgrades Website to Better Explain Student Loan Information
The U.S. Education Department has upgraded its student aid website, studentaid.gov, with several new features. According to a press release, the site now offers an “Aid Summary” which provides students with detailed information regarding grants and loans they have received; a “Loan Simulator” which suggests and compares personalized loan repayment plans; and a “Make a […]
UGA to Name College of Education After its First Black Graduate
The University of Georgia (UGA) will name its College of Education after its first Black graduate Mary Frances Early this week, reported Jackson Progress-Argus. Early earned her master’s degree in music education in 1962 and her specialist in education degree in 1967. In 2013, she was presented with an honorary doctorate from the university. The […]
University Choir Performance Sparks Questions About Who Can Sing Black Spirituals
A mostly White choir performance at Western Michigan University (WHU) has sparked debate about whether it is appropriate for White people to sing Black spirituals, including songs slaves once used to escape to freedom, reported The Hill. The performance, “Spirituals: From Ship to Shore,” featured songs sung by black slaves in the 18th and 19th […]
Natural Protection Strategy Against Viruses, Including the Coronavirus
*Charles K. Bens, Ph.D.* - Every person has multiple viruses in their body, and everyone has experienced a viral infection at some point in their life.
Scientists Use 3D Printer To Develop Real Human Corneas For Blind Patients
*John Vibes* - The far-reaching implications of 3D printing technology are still yet to be fully realized, especially when it comes to medical applications.
Portland Is Generating Electricity From Turbines In The City’s Water Pipes
*John Vibes* - The city of Portland is working with a local energy company to install turbines inside of the city’s pipes to generate electricity.
Cochrane Founder Warns Flu Vaccine Research Is Corrupted
*Dr. Mercola* - Several meta-reviews show flu vaccinations are ineffective for preventing influenza and influenza-like illness.
Health Care Cost: CDC Should Stop Recommending Dip-Tet Booster Shots Every 10 Years
In recent years the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have manufactured a lot of concerns they then ask Congress for money to help solve - Zika, Prediabetes, vaping in kids are all examples of where they hyped concern or even defy the international consensus to worry the American public. Hopefully there is one thing they can feel comfortable eliminating - telling adults to get diphtheria and tetanus booster shots every 10 years. A new study found that if adults were fully vaccinated as kids, booster shots are just increasing health case costs while subsidizing manufact... more »
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting 2/26 and 2/27
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, GA February 26, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm February 27, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Agenda includes Ebola and Flu vaccine. One would assume Coronavirus will... more »
The Political Landscape of FISA Reauthorization
The U.S. Capitol Building viewed from Senate Russell Building (By: Architect of the Capitol) On Wednesday, Feb. 26, the House Judiciary Committee will mark up legislation to reauthorize and reform key provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The New York Times reports that the bill was negotiated by Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler in cooperation with Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, and with Judiciary Committee Republicans. The bill is shaping up to become the primary vehicle through which Congress will weigh in on the n... more »
The Milankovitch cycle controls Earth’s climate
Great video (and it’s short!) – “How Ice Ages Happen: The Milankovitch Cycles.” Shows how the Earth’s orbit and rotation, along with precession, drive our ever-changing climate change. Thanks to Josh for this video The post The Milankovitch cycle controls Earth’s climate appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Electric is NOT the future
Where will the electricity come from? ______________ Electric is NOT the future Why ? Rosco Mac Imagine your suburb when the daily commuters arrive home and plug in their vehicles. Hundreds of vehicles all demanding an extra 20 kW from the already overstrained grid at what is always peak demand – early evening ! And ... Read more Electric is NOT the future The post Electric is NOT the future appeared first on Ice Age Now.
" 'Democratic political professionals believe that nominating a self-proclaimed democratic socialist is a recipe for disaster for their side.' The reality is that on the non-zero chance that he might win [the presidency], it would be a recipe for disaster for everyone, not just for Democrats." #QotD
" 'There are lots and lots of longtime Democratic political professionals who believe that nominating a self-proclaimed democratic socialist is a recipe for disaster for their side.' What these political professionals are worried about is that Sanders may end up losing in a landslide and then lose the House and the Senate at the same time because there is still a toxic phobic reaction to socialism. The reality is that on the non-zero chance that he might win, it would be a recipe for disaster for everyone, not just for Democrats. A catastrophe both economically and politically." ... more »
Live: Crowd boos as Democrats turn on each other in latest debate
It took the other Democratic candidates less than a minute to sink the boot into billionaire Michael Bloomberg at his first debate. They didn't show any mercy in this one either. Follow live.
Four years to see a specialist: Canberra's public hospitals fail to meet targets in every medical area
The ACT's public health system fails to meet its target waiting times for almost every area of specialist care, and doctors say it is creating serious health problems.
Australia's women's struggles adding spice to Twenty20 World Cup
That Australia's women's cricket team is struggling for its best form is not in doubt, but if nothing else, the lack of form is making the tournament much more interesting, writes Geoff Lemon.
From shiraz to Wagyu, fires and floods have ruined Australia's fresh food image. So what happens now?
Just In - 9 hours ago
Raging fires, incinerated livestock and cities blanketed in smoke have done nothing for Australia's image as a market for bountiful fresh produce. Jared Mondschein and Elliott Brennan ask, can the agriculture industry bounce back?
I became a stay-at-home dad. And for better or worse, people started to notice me
Six months ago, I joined the brotherhood of stay-at-home dads — a mysterious fraternity praised by both mums and sociologists, but whose membership remains stubbornly small. This would be a sharp break from my old life, writes Stephen Dziedzic.
Across the ditch, NZ politics is looking ugly. Will it bring Jacinda Ardern down?
Around the world, Jacinda Ardern has been lauded for steering her nation compassionately through terrorism attacks and natural disasters, but at home her leadership and judgement are under question, writes Melissa Clarke.
Moses was happy in his shop. Then the city changed
Construction projects disrupt our cities for years on the promise of progress, but experts warn we need to evaluate whether these projects are really worth it.
Why charity that got $60m in bushfire donations was 'loath to spend it'
Australia's largest wildlife rescue organisation, WIRES, defends a decision to spend only about 10 per cent of the bushfire donations it received, arguing a long-term approach is best for recovery efforts.
Families remember 'spartan king' pilot and driver with 'heart of gold' killed in train derailment
Just In - 9 hours ago
Two workers killed in the Wallan train derailment north of Melbourne last week have been praised by their families as having a passion for their work, as emergency crews remove the lead locomotive from the track at the scene of the crash.
Our empty plane was just the beginning: venturing to Italy's coronavirus 'red zone'
Europe correspondent Linton Besser travels to northern Italy where 11 towns have been closed off and nearly 50,000 people placed into quarantine.
Scotland set to make period products free, in world first
Just In - 9 hours ago
Scotland is set to be the first country in the world to make period products free at designated public places such as community centres, youth clubs and pharmacies.
'I don't have a lot of hope of continuing life in this world': Iranian MP diagnosed with coronavirus
Just In - 9 hours ago
The head of Iran's counter-coronavirus task force has tested positive for the virus himself amid concerns the outbreak may be far wider than officially acknowledged.
MONA's David Walsh set to be offered a high roller casino licence
The Federal Group looks set to lose its poker machine monopoly, and David Walsh could be offered an up-market casino licence under a gaming policy outlined in a Tasmanian Government consultation paper.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 25, 2020
*The Hill:* *Pompeo: Afghanistan 'reduction of violence is working'* Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday that a seven-day “reduction in violence” agreement with the Taliban is largely holding. “So far, the reduction of violence is working,” Pompeo told reporters at a briefing. “Imperfect, but it's working.” Pompeo announced last week that the United States and the Taliban would sign a broader peace agreement at the end of February if a weeklong reduction in violence period holds. *Read more* .... *Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 25, 2020* Pompeo: US wil... more »
1200 Studies: Truth Will Prevail
Get Dr. Alan Palmer's FREE 718-page interactive eBook, containing excerpts from over 1,400 published PubMed studies, that contradict what we are being told by many medical doctors, the media, our government officials and the pharmaceutical industry about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. The post 1200 Studies: Truth Will Prevail appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Investing Is Not Just for Professional Investors Anymore!
It’s not rare to hear talks about the investment market and how open it is to newcomers. And yet, it seems like whenever you want to give that a shot, there are always countless obstacles that you have to overcome. It’s not actually that complicated though – you just need to have the right mindset, […] Read More
Is Your Money Safe?
Securing your finances properly is becoming more and more important in the modern world. There are numerous implications to leaving your money and bank accounts without proper supervision, and it can seem like the number of things that you have to pay attention to just keeps growing all the time. And that’s somewhat true. There […] Read More
OK, warbird fans, you can geek out now
A treasure trove of World War II-era aviation blueprints have been saved for posterity. Warbird Digest reports: AirCorps Aviation of Bemidji, Minnesota has just announced that they have acquired a massive trove of original manufacturing drawings for North American Aviation (NAA) covering types such as the P-51, T-6, B-25 and P-82. Ken Jungeberg was the head of the Master Dimensions department at Columbus in 1988 when the factory closed its doors. When he heard that North American was planning to burn all the WWII era drawings in their archive, he knew he had to do something. He ... more »
Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cashew Butter
Do you like nut butters on your toast and sandwiches? Cashew butter is yummy but can be a little boring. This vegan chocolate covered strawberry cashew butter is definitely a jazzed up nut butter! This butter is called chocolate covered strawberry because it is more strawberry than chocolate. There is a whole bag of freeze […] The post Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cashew Butter appeared first on Health Nut News.
Directors and officers liability insurance is increasingly important – and costly – for cannabis companies
Cannabis industry authorities predict more bankruptcy filings and insolvency proceedings by cannabis companies in 2020. Under this scenario, businesses low on cash struggle to raise funds or are unable to compete, forcing them to seek protection under federal bankruptcy and/or state insolvency and receivership laws. Directors and officers liability insurance is increasingly important – and costly – for cannabis companies is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Paraguay issues first 12 medical cannabis production licenses
Paraguay granted the first 12 licenses allowing companies to become vertically integrated producers of medical cannabis, paving the way for the South American country to become a low-cost producer of the drug. The selected companies are now able to import seed, cultivate, manufacture and distribute medical cannabis both domestically and for export. Paraguay took a […] Paraguay issues first 12 medical cannabis production licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Arkansas medical marijuana firm sues over replacement license
An Arkansas medical cannabis company filed a lawsuit against three state agencies over a failed bid to win a dispensary license. Medicanna filed the suit in Pulaski County Circuit Court against the state Medical Marijuana Commission, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and Department of Finance and Administration, according to Arkansas Business. The suit argues that after a […] Arkansas medical marijuana firm sues over replacement license is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/25/2020
Today's Water Cooler:
Musical Interlude: Neil H, “From Start to Finish”
Neil H, “From Start to Finish”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“A jewel of the southern sky, the Great Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372, spans over 300 light-years, one of our galaxy's largest star forming regions. Like the smaller, more northerly Great Orion Nebula, the Carina Nebula is easily visible to the unaided eye, though at a distance of 7,500 light-years it is some 5 times farther away. This gorgeous telescopic close-up reveals remarkable details of the region's central glowing filaments of interstellar gas and obscuring cosmic dust clouds. The field of view is over 50 light-years across. *Click image for larger size.* The Carina ... more »
Chet Raymo, “To Love The Darkness”
*“To Love The Darkness”* by Chet Raymo "You darkness, that I come from, I love you more than all the fires that fence in the world, for the fire makes a circle of light for everyone, and then no one outside learns of you. But the darkness pulls in everything: shapes and fires, animals and myself, how easily it gathers them! - powers and people - and it is possible a great energy is moving near me. I have faith in nights." "I have long pondered these verses by the poet Rainer Maria Rilke (here translated by Robert Bly). I think I first ... more »
India, Australia agree to consider reviving talks for FTA
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 India and Australia agreed to consider reviving stalled negotiations on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA)
El plan genocida de Bolsonaro para la destrucción de los pueblos indígenas
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 Si frenamos el acuerdo comercial con Mercosur y logramos un cambio radical en el comercio con Brasil, podremos influir considerablemente en la agenda destructiva del gobierno de Bolsonaro.
Los acuerdos UE-Vietnam ignoran la protección climática y los derechos laborales
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 El Parlamento Europeo ha ratificado hoy el ‘TTIP vietnamita' rompiendo su promesa de apostar por un Pacto Verde y confirmando que la hegemonía neoliberal sigue intacta.
Quince negociaciones comerciales que nos dejan sin aire
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 Tras la fuerte oposición contra la firma del Tratado Transatlántico (TTIP) de hace cinco años, Bruselas prometió más “control democrático” de los acuerdos y participación de los parlamentos nacionales y la sociedad civil. Está pasando todo lo contrario.
Rezig : Les accords commerciaux ont maintenu l'économie nationale dans un état de dépendance
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 Les accords commerciaux de l'Algérie ont maintenu l'économie nationale dans un état de dépendance et de consommation continue de tout ce qui est importé, a indiqué le ministre du commerce.
Can a US-India trade deal permanently alter the way Indians access medicines?
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 US-India IP engagements since 2006 have served the interests of the US through systematic undermining of the legislative safeguards in the Indian Patents Act.
A trade deal with Trump could hurt our farmers
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 Benny Kuruvilla from 'Focus On The Global South' sits down for a discussion with Prof. Biswajit Dhar on a potential trade deal between India and US.
Australia willing to consider bilateral FTA with India on the lines of RCEP
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 Australian Trade Minister leads high-level delegation, holds talk with Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal.
Embracing technology to feed a growing world
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
25-Feb-2020 It is time for America and Europe to embrace innovation and technology in a safe, sustainable agriculture, says US Secretary of Agriculture.
Syria – Army Moves To Liberate M4 Highway – Turkish Russian Standoff Continues
Mark Summers QC, arguing for Julian Assange’s legal defense, spent the second day of Assange’s extradition hearing at Woolwich Crown Court thoroughly debunking two key allegations the US government makes against Assange in its extradition request. The US has alleged that Assange attempted to help Manning conceal her identity, and it has alleged that Assange and WikiLeaks released the full unredacted State Department cables in 2011 with a reckless disregard for the harm it could cause.
Defense debunks US claims of reckless dump and Assange-Manning conspiracy
Mark Summers QC, arguing for Julian Assange’s legal defense, spent the second day of Assange’s extradition hearing at Woolwich Crown Court thoroughly debunking two key allegations the US government makes against Assange in its extradition request. The US has alleged that Assange attempted to help Manning conceal her identity, and it has alleged that Assange and WikiLeaks released the full unredacted State Department cables in 2011 with a reckless disregard for the harm it could cause.
JP Morgan Economists Warn of ‘Catastrophic Outcomes’ of Human-Caused Climate Crisis
Climate campaigners on Friday expressed hope that policymakers who are stalling on taking decisive climate action would reconsider their stance in light of new warnings from an unlikely source: two economists at J.P. Morgan Chase.
How Will Bernie Pay for It All? Tax Hikes, Lawsuits, & Military Cuts
[image: how-will-bernie-pay-for-it-all-tax-hikes-lawsuits-military-cuts] Bernie Sanders’ plans for covering the costs of his many government giveaways include a wide array of new taxes and a pledge to sue fossil-fuel companies.
Biden to Gun Manufacturers: “I’m Going To Take You Down”
[image: biden-to-gun-manufacturers-i-m-going-to-take-you-down] Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden said while campaigning in South Carolina, “I’ve got news for you gun manufacturers. I’m coming for you and I’m going to take you down.”
National Debt Is $122 Trillion, Not $23 Trillion, Says Non-profit Group
[image: national-debt-is-122-trillion-not-23-trillion-says-non-profit-group] While the U.S. Treasury says the National Debt is officially $23.3 trillion, economists say it’s much larger — at least $122 trillion, owing to all of the unfunded liabilities such as Social Security and Medicare.
Indiana Couple Runs Trump-supporting Teens on Bicycles Off the Road
[image: indiana-couple-runs-trump-supporting-teens-on-bicycles-off-the-road] Two adults in Hobart, Indiana, used their vehicle to run two teenaged brothers off the road for displaying pro-Trump paraphernalia on their bicycles.
Mardi Gras, internet addiction, and new computers...
*the new computers have arrived.* They are wonderful! Today is Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) - the day before Ash Wednesday kicking off the penitential season of Lent, my very favorite liturgical season. Lent feeds my Catholic "guilt" bemoaned by all lapsed or apostate Catholics. Feeling guilty when you do something wrong is a really bad, no-good, horrible, to be avoided emotion, doncha know? Nope! Guilt is good. Guilt is that "small still voice" informing you that you've done something wrong. Guilt is what prompts you to reform, turn to God, ask for forgiveness, and amend your lif... more »
Supreme Court opinion rendered on Hernandez et al vs Mesa
Hernandez et al vs Mesa was recently heard in the Supreme Court. They released their opinion on the case today. Brief history: United States Border Patrol Agent Jesus Mesa, Jr., shot and killed Sergio Adrián Hernández Güereca, a 15-year-old Mexican national, in a tragic and disputed cross-border incident. Mesa was standing on U. S. soil when he fired the bullets that struck and killed Hernández, who was on Mexican soil, after having just run back across the border following entry onto U. S. territory. Agent Mesa contended that Hernández was part of an illegal border crossing attempt... more »
"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "Book of Hours II, 16"
*"Book of Hours II, 16"* "How surely gravity's law, strong as an ocean current, takes hold of even the strongest thing and pulls it toward the heart of the world. Each thing- each stone, blossom, child- is held in place. Only we, in our arrogance, push out beyond what we belong to for some empty freedom. If we surrendered to earth's intelligence we could rise up rooted, like trees. Instead we entangle ourselves in knots of our own making and struggle, lonely and confused. So, like children, we begin again to learn from the things, because they are in God's heart; they have never left h... more »
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Iran says Official Who Played Down Coronavirus Fears is Infected
Only a day earlier, a coughing and heavily sweating Iraj Harirchi told journalists at a televised news conference in Tehran that “the situation is almost stable in the country."
JPMorgan to Stop Lending to Coal Companies, Arctic Drillers
The announcement came in tandem with the bank announcing it would extend $200 billion in financing to clean and renewable energy companies by 2025.
"First Of All..."
"First of all, although men have a common destiny, each individual also has to work out his own personal salvation for himself in fear and trembling. We can help one another to find the meaning of life no doubt. But in the last analysis, the individual person is responsible for living his own life and for "finding himself." If he persists in shifting his responsibility to somebody else, he fails to find out the meaning of his own existence. You cannot tell me who I am and I cannot tell you who you are. If you do not know your own identity, who is going to identify you?" - Thomas Mer... more »
"They Got What They Wanted"
*"They Got What They Wanted"* by Robert Gore "Maybe it was the proposal at work you knew was wrong, but didn’t fight. Maybe it was the argument on principle you knew you had to have, but avoided to keep an unsatisfactory peace. Maybe it was the jerk who berated and humiliated a store clerk who wasn’t at fault, and you didn’t challenge him. Battles that were never fought - surrender and capitulation without resistance. A handful, the scrupulously honest with themselves, identify the ensuing inner darkness, that collapsing sensation, as self-betrayal, breeching personal standards of ... more »
"God Grant Me the Courage..."
“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right, even though I think it is hopeless.” - Adm. Chester W. Nimitz
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From Jenna Orkin Iran rejects reported Qom death toll of 50 from new virus New Chinese study indicates novel coronavirus did not originate in Huanan seafood market Virus hits China's economic heart -- its small businessesOver 85% expect to run out of cash within three months Tesla Gets Go-Ahead to Resume Clearing Forest in GermanyBloomberg News Is Said to Curb Articles That Might Anger China - Archive New Study Projects Severe Water Shortages in the Colorado River BasinPhilip Haney, DHS whistleblower during Obama era, found dead, police say Survey: U.S. adults have more than $20 billion... more »
Crafting Our Political Self: A Powerful Antidote to Intolerance
It is difficult and counterintuitive to ask questions about the self when we have been attacked by another. The reality, however, is that how we craft ourselves, and our communities, is the only thing within our control.
Breathe Easier: IER Highlights Real Drivers Behind America’s Improved Air Quality
As the 50th “Earth Day” approaches, Americans should celebrate our environmental successes and pay tribute to the key drivers that… The post Breathe Easier: IER Highlights Real Drivers Behind America’s Improved Air Quality appeared first on IER.
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 55 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
Paul Kiecker succeeds Carmen Rottenberg as FSIS Administrator
Carmen Rottenberg, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service administrator is leaving the government after two decades of federal service. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of Paul Kiecker to serve the FSIS Administrator. Kiecker will be assuming the top job with Rottenberg’s departure. “Ensuring the safety of America’s food supply is... Continue Reading
Screaming Death: Why Nazi Germany's Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Diver Bombers Were so Terrifying
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_PBEAHUKREDM&share=true] You can hear them coming. *Key point:* The Stuka was very effective and literally screamed as it dove due to a siren built on it. These two facts made it a feared weapon for Hitler's enemies. One of the deadliest and most effective airplanes of the Axis powers, the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka, owed its origin to a fearless World War I ace and, ironically, to innovative American aviation visionaries in the peaceful early 1930s. After shooti... more »
Berlin Doomed: How the Final Nazi Fortress Küstrin Fell to the Soviets
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_BM2E84T194A01&share=true] Dead. *Key point:* Nazi Germany made many mistakes- including invading the Soviet Union. The Red Army would come to take its revenge and there was only one weakened fort standing in its way. “We felt that we were already dead men,” wrote former Captain Albrecht Wüstenhagen in a May 1988 letter to the author of his time in the fortress garrison of Küstrin. In 1945, Wüstenhagen found himself in command of an infantry gun company, pa... more »
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