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Bloomberg-- Oligarch... And Dangerous Predator
This could be labelled Part II of a post that began yesterday morning. The word "oligarch" comes from the Greek "rule by the few." The accepted definition today is "a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence." Michael Bloomberg's photo could easily be next to the definition in any American dictionary. Comcast TV political hack, Jason Johnson, can always be counted on to play the role of a sad fool but when he told Nina Turner that to call his beloved Bloomberg an oligarch is a misnomer, it just showed once again what a bad choice MSNBC made in hiring on... more »
Can holography in the flat space be made manifest?
The last hep-th preprint today was written by the colaboration consisting of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva: The Holographic Nature of Null Infinity. OK, the actual names are Laddha, Prabhu, Raju, and Shivastava but I was pretty close. They courageously claim that you don't need to study anti de Sitter spaces and beyond-QFT effects to establish holography. You may see holography in the flat space and the general relativity quantized in the naive way, too. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They start with some Ashtekarology. Ashtekar didn't just invent the "new variables"... more »
US Troops in Standoff with Russian-Controlled Forces
RT America Boosting the US military budget after ordering a full troop withdrawal from Syria seems like a surprising contradiction. It may be due to increased tensions in the war-torn country between US forces and those aligned with Russia. RT’s Donald Courter takes a closer look. end
When Robbing Palestinians of Their Fundamental Rights Is Called A “Peace Plan”
When Robbing Palestinians of Their Fundamental Rights Is Called A “Peace Plan” by Ali Kazak, http://www.internationalaffairs.org.au/ US President Donald Trump’s “peace plan of the century” is not designed to solve the Palestine question and achieve a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, but to legalise Israel’s occupation, expansion, and violations. – Trump believes …
Preparing for ‘War’: Coronavirus Claims More Lives
RT America Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates once said that preparing for medical emergencies is tantamount to preparing for war. He also ominously warned of the possibility of “a large and lethal modern-day pandemic occurring in our lifetimes.” RT America’s Alex Mihailovich joins News.Views.Hughes with the details and to report on the ways countries …
Trump Acquitted: ‘Payback is Going to be Severe’ – Lionel
RT The US Senate has voted to acquit President Donald Trump of impeachment charges brought by the House Democrats, ending the attempt to oust him from the White House ahead of the November 2020 elections. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/aai1 end
Trump Green Lights Greater Israel
Trump Green Lights Greater Israel by PHILIP GIRALDI, https://www.unz.com/ Palestinians lose again Many interested parties have already weighed in on President Donald Trump’s “Deal of the Century.” Even though it sounds like a phrase that a used car dealer would use, the “Deal” is dead serious in that it effectively denies to the Palestinians in …
“Just Mercy” is a Realistic Portrayal of the Problems in the Criminal Justice System, Say Scholars
In an early scene in the film, "Just Mercy," death row inmate Walter “Johnny D.” McMillian, wearing a white jumpsuit, sits across the table from his lawyer Bryan Stevenson, with the sterile bars of an Alabama prison in the background.
Hero Doctor Who Alerted The World About Coronavirus Dies From Infection In Wuhan
Ophthalmologist Li Wenliang shared documents online and carried out interviews via text message from his hospital bed before his death on 6 February. Photograph: Handout *ABC News Online:* *Coronavirus whistleblower doctor Li Wenliang dies from infection in Wuhan, local hospital says* A Wuhan hospital says a Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on the outbreak of coronavirus only to be reprimanded by police has died from the virus, amid confusion over earlier reports of his death and then resuscitation. Li Wenliang, 34, was one of eight whistleblowers who tried to warn other medic... more »
Driver sentenced for recklessly causing the death of passenger
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 23-year-old Aleia Easley of Buffalo has been sentenced by State Supreme Court Justice Paul Wojtaszek to 5 years probation. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at approximately 8 p.m., the defendant and
Three Chileans arrested for residential burglaries throughout Amherst
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 36-year-old Itan Jadiel (also known as Hector Rene), 35-year-old Christian Antonio Rodriguez-Gonzalez, and 27-year-old Angelica Marie Rivera Perez of Chile were arraigned before Amherst Town Justice Kara A. Buscaglia on Tuesday,
Drunk driver heading to jail for hitting a pedestrian in Clarence
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 51-year-old Michael Eddo of Williamsville has been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to one year in jail. On February 16, 2019, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the defendant was
Two men sentenced for East Side homicide
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 23-year-old David Hunter and 24-year-old Brandon Jones, both from Buffalo, have been sentenced by Erie County Court Judge James Bargnesi to a determinate sentence of 20 years in prison followed by
Grand Island man pleads guilty to attempted arson for causing apartment fire
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 34-year-old Robert L. Shoemaker of Grand Island pleaded guilty before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to one count of Attempted Arson in the Second Degree, a Class “C” felony.
Meet The Best Five Carrier Fighters Ever To Fly
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, * [image: A U.S. AV-8B Harrier aircraft lands on the flight deck of USS Boxer (LHD-4) in the Arabian Sea off Oman July 17, 2019. Picture taken July 17, 2019. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah] Why didn't the F-14 make thte list? *Key Point:* Yet since World War II, exceptional carrier-based fighters have repeatedly more than held their own against land-based adversaries. Designing an airplane that can fly at high speeds lugging heavy weapons loads, and yet still takeoff and land on a short flight deck a few hundred meters long has always posed a formidable engin... more »
Japan Really, Really Wants a Homemade Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Here's what we know. *Key point: *Japan wants its own homemade stealth fighter. However, it is still unsure if Tokyo can manage the high costs of such advanced technology. Japan’s 2019 Mid-Term Defense review quietly revealed that after years of hesitation, Tokyo has decided to press ahead with development of its own domestically designed sixth-generation Mitsubishi F-3 air-superiority stealth fighter, rather than purchasing an additional foreign stealth design to supplement its growing fleet of F-35s. *(This first appeared in... more »
2020 State Of The Climate Report
The world faces some important deadlines. If we don’t stop global warming by the year 2000, entire nations will be wiped off the face of the earth. U.N. Predicts Disaster if Global Warming Not Checked The Maldives will drown no … Continue reading →
Living The Green Dream
More Teslas on the Road Meant Hours-Long Supercharger Lines Over Thanksgiving – The Drive For Electric Car Owners, ‘Range Anxiety’ Gives Way to ‘Charging Time Trauma’ – The New York Times
Romney Expected Blowback and He Got It
[image: romney-expected-blowback-and-he-got-it] Romney could have a nasty surprise waiting for him when he returns to Utah after voting to convict the president.
Wuhan Coronavirus News Updates -- February 6, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *Coronavirus has NOT peaked in China despite first drop in new cases since the outbreak that's sickened more than 28,000 began, WHO says* * On Wednesday, there was a slight decline in the number of new coronavirus cases in China * Yet the World Health Organization says that it's too soon to say whether the outbreak has peaked * Another nearly 4,000 cases were added to the count in China between Wednesday and Thursday, pushing the tally over 28,000 * As of Thursday, 566 people had died in the outbreak, all but two of whom were in China * The trajectory of epidemics ... more »
Important – Secretary Mnuchin Interview With Maria Bartiromo…
Against the backdrop of massively consequential events, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had an important interview today with Maria Bartiromo. The interview covers multiple topics to include: China dropping tariffs; the overall status of the U.S. economy; potential economic impacts from … Continue reading →
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President Trump Confirms The Death Of Qassim al-Raymi, Al Qaeda Leader In Yemen
President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces had killed Qassim al-Raymi, the leader of militant group Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, in Yemen, on Feb 6, 2020.PHOTO: AFP *Daily Mail: **Donald Trump confirms al-Qaeda leader Qassim al-Rimi has been killed in U.S. operation in Yemen - after his jihadist group claimed responsibility for deadly Florida naval base shooting* * Donald Trump said in a statement on Thursday that the U.S. at his direction conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Qassim al-Rimi * Al-Rimi is a founder of the Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Pe... more »
Moving BBL final because of weather fears would 'set dangerous precedent'
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Wet weather is threatening to ruin the season decider between the Sixers and Melbourne Stars, with Sixers captain Moises Henriques's team to be declared champions if no result is possible.
Cemetery crackdown over 'extra decorations' on graves sparks backlash
A crackdown on sentimental items placed on graves at a Tasmanian cemetery sparks anger from community members — but the council involved says the policy is "similar to most other cemeteries".
Cyclone Damien is coming and it may be the strongest storm to cross the WA coast since 2013
Towns and cities in WA's north are bracing for severe, destructive winds, torrential rainfall and storm surges from Tropical Cyclone Damien, one of the strongest systems forecast to cross the coast in recent years.
Chinese mother granted exemption to Australia's coronavirus travel ban to visit dying son
Australia's Border Force Commissioner grants an exception to the coronavirus-related ban on travellers from China to allow a mother to visit her son, who has been declared brain-dead, before his life support is switched off.
Trump confirms killing of Al Qaeda regional leader Qassim al-Rimi
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US President Donald Trump announces the US has conducted a counter-terrorism operation in Yemen that killed Al Qaeda leader Qassim al-Rimi, who claimed responsibility for last year's deadly shooting at a US Naval Air Station.
Historic chalet survives bushfires but residents fear it could now be left to rot
The Mount Buffalo Chalet has emerged from the ashes of January's bushfires unscathed, and locals say now is the time to give the building — dubbed the Grand Old Lady — the respect it deserves.
One bad Google review leads to $750,000 compensation payout for lawyer
An Adelaide lawyer who says he lost 80 per cent of his clients after a negative online review wins compensation from a woman he claims he never gave advice to.
Five Australians among dozens of new cases on coronavirus cruise ship
Passengers on the Diamond Princess are given thermometers and told to monitor their own health as they face two weeks confined to their cabins in port in Japan.
'It gives you goosebumps': Green grass and full dams offer farmers hope
A week of rain in drought-affected Queensland transforms the landscape from a dust bowl to overflowing dams.
'Urgent risk assessment' at Mascot Towers after new cracks discovered
A confidential memo obtained by the ABC reveals concerns about bricks being dislodged from the troubled Mascot Towers, after engineers discovered new cracks on the building yesterday.
About 70 foreign farm workers found living in five-bedroom property
About 70 people participating in the Federal Government-led seasonal workers program have been found living in sub-standard conditions in a five-bedroom property in Latrobe, northern Tasmania.
Up to 75% of All Pumpkin Seeds Sold in the U.S. Come From China, Even Most “Organic” Varieties
Pumpkin seeds are one of the healthiest foods in the world by a wide variety of metrics, especially considering how rich they are in key minerals that help fight stress. Despite their humble size, just .25 cups of pumpkin seeds can provide nearly half (45%) of your daily recommended value of magnesium according to the website WHFoods.org, which is absolutely crucial in today’s stressful world (magnesium is the first mineral your body dumps when stressed). Pumpkin seeds can also provide 20% of your daily value of protein and 23% of your daily value of zinc, another much-needed mi... more »
‘Climate Not About Controlling The Weather, It’s About Controlling You!’
Global warming isn’t really about climate but about leftist-control freakery, said author, lawyer, and energy expert Steve Milloy. Milloy said CO2 emissions are never going to go down because they are a product of human progress. But we shouldn’t worry because this is just another sign of rising living standards. “The bottom line is ‘climate’ is not ... Read more ‘Climate Not About Controlling The Weather, It’s About Controlling You!’ The post ‘Climate Not About Controlling The Weather, It’s About Controlling You!’ appeared first on Ice Age Now.
They don’t want to know because it interferes with their status quo
GSM? Magnetic shield? Sunspots? Solar cycle? Huh? Rambling on about things nobody has ever heard of. _____________ They don’t want to know because it interferes with their status quo Oly A friend of mine’s wife, a D, is a principal of a public middle school. I was talking to her about Grand Solar Minimum (GSM) ... Read more They don’t want to know because it interferes with their status quo The post They don’t want to know because it interferes with their status quo appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 6, 2020
*SCMP/AP*: *Coronavirus: how a luxury cruise became ‘a floating prison’ during virus quarantine* * Passengers on board the luxury liner have become caught up in the global coronavirus crisis * The vessel that once had 3,711 passengers and crew is now a ghost ship of deserted reception areas, swimming pools and hallways David Abel’s 50th wedding anniversary luxury cruise began with him eating his fill and enjoying the sights of East Asia. It’s ending with him quarantined in his cabin aboard the Diamond Princess for two extra weeks, eating a “lettuce sandwich with some chicken insid... more »
World News Briefs -- February 6, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *WHO says too early to say coronavirus peaking in China* GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday it was too early to say that China’s coronavirus outbreak was peaking, but noted that the country had recorded its first day of a drop in the number of new infections. The death toll from the virus in mainland China jumped by 73 to 563, with more than 28,000 confirmed infections inside the world’s second-largest economy. That number had risen by nearly 4,000 from Wednesday to Thursday. Dr. Mike Ryan, WHO’s top emergencies expert, said it was ... more »
Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in a day as tensions heighten
The escalation comes days after US President Donald Trump released his controversial Middle East plan. The post Israeli forces kill 4 Palestinians in a day as tensions heighten appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
What Trump’s picks for the Presidential Medal of Freedom – like Rush Limbaugh and Antonin Scalia – say about him
Kyle C. Kopko, Associate Professor of Political Science, Elizabethtown College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 2 hours ago
Researchers have analyzed data from the last 50 years of medals to learn what presidents consider important and what legacy they hope to leave behind.
APRadio Steve and Harry dish it out
Harry and Steve Johnson discuss the meteorite passing close to the earth government kept secret. The corona virus source disguised as China locks down internet.Political clap trap being delivered to the lemmings and much more … CLICK HERE to listen or download this podcast
All Time Lows & Loss of Control — Treasury Yields Headed for Recession
ITM TRADING, INC. Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/treas… Other video to check out: THE GLOBAL CRISIS: Clues from Japan’s Central Bank on The Global Crisis, https://youtu.be/JlSUvxkiacE – Thanks to the Fed’s “not” QE buying of short-term treasuries that began on August 21, 2019, the Fed’s key recession indicator, 3-month treasury yields vs 10-year treasury yields, were …
Trump’s State Of The Union – ‘America First’ or Neocon Foreign Policy?
RonPaulLibertyReport While Trump’s State of the Union speech did not overly focus on foreign policy, what he did say would have been music to neocon and pro-empire ears. Trillions for the US military machine and plenty of new enemies to gear up to fight. Plenty of elections to interfere with. Is this “America first”? end
Israel Launches Air Strikes in Syria, Casualties Reported
Israel Launches Air Strikes in Syria, Casualties Reported by MEE and agencies, https://www.middleeasteye.net/, 6 Feb 2020 Syrian state media report eight soldiers were wounded, while an opposition monitor says 12 pro-Iran fighters were killed – Israel carried out air strikes against multiple targets in southern Syria and near the capital Damascus on Thursday, according to …
Israeli Forces Kill Three More Palestinians Amid Tensions Over US Deal
Israeli Forces Kill Three More Palestinians Amid Tensions Over US Deal by https://www.presstv.com/ Israeli forces have shot three Palestinians dead in the occupied West Bank, which has witnessed a sharp rise in tensions since the US unveiled a contentious Middle East plan. – Palestinian media reported that the 19-year-old victim, identified as Yazan Munther …
Pope Francis Tells American Bishops That He Approves of ‘Civil Unions’ for Homosexual Couples in Spite of Established Catholic Doctrine to the Contrary
Pope Francis Tells American Bishops That He Approves of ‘Civil Unions’ for Homosexual Couples in Spite of Established Catholic Doctrine to the Contrary by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco told LifeSiteNews that during their January 27 ad limina visit, Pope Francis said, in the words of the archbishop, that “civil unions …
Another Massively Oversubscribed Term Repo Confirms Persisting Liquidity Woes
Another Massively Oversubscribed Term Repo Confirms Persisting Liquidity Woes by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Two days after dealers unexpectedly flooded the first reduced term-repo (from $35BN previously to $30BN) offered by the Fed, the liquidity shortage in the repo market – which was supposed to be temporary and few if any strategists said would continue beyond …
The Gospel of Socialism? Pope Francis Decries Tax Cuts for the Wealthy as Sinful
[image: the-gospel-of-socialism-pope-francis-decries-tax-cuts-for-the-wealthy-as-sinful] In an address on Wednesday, Pope Francis made a call for worldwide wealth redistribution in order solve the problem of global poverty and referred to tax cuts as a “structure of sin.”
Feb. 6: Our Last Chance
https://www.rt.com/news/480256-pope-francis-tax-cuts/ I wonder how many Canadians and Americans did NOT see this story in their local news media. ________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/06/bumblebees-decline-points-to-mass-extinction-study This study comes from scientists here in Ontario. But the premier of Ontario is not what anyone would call smart. So he won't pay any attention to them. ________________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/05/when... more »
"Coronavirus: Over Fifty Thousand New Infections Per Day?"
Chris Martenson, "Coronavirus: Over Fifty Thousand New Infections Per Day?" - https://www.peakprosperity.com/ ○ "Dubai Confirms Third Coronavirus Death Outside China" "That brings the global death toll to 568." "Nightmare At Sea - More Than 7,000 Quarantined On Two Cruise Ships Amid Virus Outbreak"
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 6, 2020
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC) 19.2, supervises his squad as they provide over watch security at the Baghdad Embassy Compound in Iraq, Jan. 3, 2019. (Sgt. Kyle C. Talbot/Marine Corps) *Neta C. Crawford, Military Times*:* The Iraq War has cost the US nearly $2 trillion* Even if the U.S. administration decided to leave — or was evicted from — Iraq immediately, the bill of war to the U.S. to date would be an estimated $1.922 trillion in current dollars. This ... more »
Donald Trump Is About to Make One Big Giant 'Nuclear' Mistake
*David Axe* *Security, * U.S. President Donald Trump has one year to sign an extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. He immediately should sign, two nuclear-weapons experts advised. U.S. President Donald Trump has one year to sign an extension of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. He immediately should sign, two nuclear-weapons experts advised. “No matter your political orientation, treaty extension is a no-brainer,” wrote Matt Korda and Hans Kristensen, analysts with the Federation of American Scientists. New START is the last major arms-control accord limi... more »
Meet the K-FX: South Korea's Own Unique Stealth Fighter?
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETMZGJQAB&share=true] Not so fast. *Key point:* As a decently powerful country with a good economy, South Korea understandably wants to develop its own stealth fighter. However, such technology is complicated and very expensive. South Korea has joined Japan and Turkey in the group of middle powers that all are trying to develop unique stealth fighters. Be skeptical. The world’s biggest economies barely can support the development and acquisition of a true radar-evad... more »
Withdrawing From the INF Treaty Was the Easy Part
*Paul J. Leaf* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] After observing Washington’s behavior under Donald Trump, countries in the Asia-Pacific region have increased their cooperation with China, called for their own nuclear weapons, and rejected hosting America’s intermediate-range missiles. The United States recently left the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, in part to deploy new conventional missiles in the Asia-Pacific Theater to deter China. But countries there refuse to host the missiles, largely because they fear Chinese retaliation without American backing. T... more »
Why Putin's Plan for Russia Will Work
*Konstantin Remchukov* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] An authoritarian leader, at least in Russia, is able to establish a viable system of government that relies on checks and balances. This is something that a liberal leader under similar circumstances could not do. Russian president Vladimir Putin has attracted much attention for proposing changes to the constitution that would guarantee his security after he resigns from the position of president. His decision has aroused much speculation about his motives. But what he is proposing is really an enormous institutional and... more »
40 Years Old and Still Fighting: How Russia's T-72 Tank Is Still in Service Today
*Michael Peck* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AEUILSKPAB&share=true] Impressive. *Key point: *The T-72 was a good tank and has been continuously upgraded. Today, Moscow intends to keep the T-72 in service in addition to newer tanks. When the Soviet T-72 tank was first deployed, Richard Nixon was President, the F-4 Phantom was America's primary fighter, and the world's steel beasts had yet to discover a nemesis called the wire-guided anti-tank missile. At least 25,000 T-72s have been built, making it the se... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-02-05
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Idlib, Saraqib, Syria, Turkey, Russia, Aleppo. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents Breaking: Syrian Army is on the verge of capturing Saraqib […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army makes first push towards strategic airbase in northern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) did not waste much time after capturing the strategic city of Saraqib to make a push towards the northern region of the Idlib Governorate. READ ALSO: Syrian Army tours strategic town captured in southern Aleppo – video According to a field report on Thursday, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey vows to respond with force after Syrian Army captures Saraqib
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday during a press conference in Baku that Ankara would provide a tough response to ongoing clashes in Syria, which Turkey blames on Damascus. “Our patience also has its limits. If attacks by the regime (the Syrian government, according to Turkey – TASS) continue, we won’t stop, our […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army blocks US military convoy from important highway in Hasakah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – A unit from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) intercepted a military convoy of the U.S. military in the eastern part of the Euphrates River Valley after trying to enter a town in the Tel Tamr District of Al-Hasakah this week. READ ALSO: Syrian Army, allied militias attempt to advance in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
MAGA Moves: Jim Jordan Moved to Top Position on House Judiciary Committee – Mark Meadows Moved to House Oversight…
These moves highlight how President Donald Trump, and the priorities he has put forth into the GOP, are now leading the Republican party. The President is correct: “the republican party has never been more united.” Most of the GOPe … Continue reading →
White House Announces Elimination of al-Qaeda Leader Operating in Yemen – Terror Origination for Pensacola Air Base Attack…
During the State of the Union speech on Tuesday, President Trump remarked: “Our message to the terrorists is clear: You will never escape American justice. If you attack our citizens, you forfeit your life!” al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) … Continue reading →
Rhode Island governor wins battle over medical cannabis rules
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed into law a bill repealing lawmakers’ ability to veto medical marijuana and hemp regulations. The Democratic governor also said she is ending her lawsuit against the General Assembly over the issue, the Providence Journal reported. She had maintained the Legislature’s control over cannabis and hemp industries rules was unconstitutional. […] Rhode Island governor wins battle over medical cannabis rules is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Boston’s first adult-use marijuana retailer could open in March
Massachusetts regulators on Thursday approved a business license for the first recreational cannabis store in Boston. The approval means Pure Oasis could open in about a month in Boston’s Dorcester neighborhood, co-owner Kobie Evans said. The Cannabis Control Commission’s licensing of Pure Oasis is the first for a recreational marijuana retailer under Massachusetts’ social equity program. […] Boston’s first adult-use marijuana retailer could open in March is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dissenter Weekly: Democratic Party Whistleblowers In Milwaukee And Iowa—Plus, Trump To Expand Oil And Gas Drilling In Colorado
On this edition of the “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights whistleblowers within the Democratic Party, who have exposed malfeasance in the Iowa Caucuses and alleged "toxic workplace" culture in the 2020 Milwaukee DNC Host Committee. The post Dissenter Weekly: Democratic Party Whistleblowers In Milwaukee And Iowa—Plus, Trump To Expand Oil And Gas Drilling In Colorado appeared first on Shadowproof.
Puppy in Crime: Deputies Take Man, Dog into Custody in Theft
A Florida man and his furry "accomplice" were taken into custody by authorities who said the man shoplifted from a store.
If You Were A Democratic Candidate, Who Would You Most Want On The Top Of The Ticket?
Newt Gingrich, once House speaker, was driven out of Congress in 1997 by his fellow-Republicans who joined the Democrats in voting for one of the 84 ethics charges against him. He was formally reprimanded and forced to reimburse the House for the $300,000 he had embezzled. Only 28 Republicans voted no, the reprimand passing 395-28. He was the first-ever speaker to be reprimanded on an ethics charge. House Republicans told him he would be ousted as speaker if he didn't resign, so he called the Republicans in Congress "cannibals" and he not only resigned as Speaker, but also told h... more »
Female Genital Mutilation Costs $1.4 Billion Annually: UN Health Agency
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 06 (IPS) - Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) poses serious risks to the health and well-being of women and girls, but it also exacts a crippling economic toll, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Read the full story, “Female Genital Mutilation Costs $1.4 Billion Annually: UN Health Agency”, on globalissues.org →
Ozone Therapy’s Cost Effective Use in Treating Corona Virus
Many viruses require reduced sulfhydryl groups for cell fusion and entry. Corona viruses are rich in cysteine, which residues must be intact for viral activity. Sulfhydryl groups are vulnerable to oxidation. Ozone therapy, a very inexpensive and safe modality, may safely exploit this critical vulnerability in many viruses, inclusive of corona virus. Corona virus is rapidly exploding in China. There is real threat of a global epidemic with an easily transmissible disease, with a significant morbidity and mortality, now, if not in the future. Regarding this virus, it carries a severa... more »
High School Hosts ‘Adulting Day’ To Teach Students How To Cook, Clean, And Change A Tire
College-Ready and Life-Ready It’s not uncommon to end up in your mid-20s and wonder why you’re missing everyday skills and how you got there. As helpful as Google and YouTube are, it would be nice to enter adulthood knowing how to set a budget, wash your delicates, and boil an egg without having to look […] The post High School Hosts ‘Adulting Day’ To Teach Students How To Cook, Clean, And Change A Tire appeared first on Health Nut News.
Used Mascara Wands are Helping Treat and Save Wild Animals
If you need a new mascara wand, don’t throw the old one away. That’s the message from the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, a North Carolina based organization that helps treat injured and orphaned wildlife. The nonprofit use the soft, short bristles to gently remove fly eggs, dirt, fleas, ticks, and larvae from the fur of animals […] The post Used Mascara Wands are Helping Treat and Save Wild Animals appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trapped: slavery in the 21st century
The ILO is making slow but sure progress towards SDGs on human trafficking and forced labour in Myanmar, writes Gary Rynhart. The post Trapped: slavery in the 21st century appeared first on New Mandala.
Manufacturer to Stop Making Pesticide Linked to Brain Damage
The manufacturer of a commonly used pesticide that has been linked to brain damage in children will stop making the chemical this year.
Chinese Doctor Who Sounded the Alarm About the Virus Dies
The coronavirus outbreak, centered in Wuhan, has now infected over 28,200 people globally and killed more than 560.
Main US Manufacturer Stops Production of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos after Links to Child Health Damage
Corteva Agriscience will end production of the highly toxic pesticide chlorpyrifos by the end of this year. The company, formerly part of Dow Chemical, has been under increasing scrutiny from environmental and public health advocates for decades and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has been in court over the toxic agricultural chemical repeatedly. Dr. […] The post Main US Manufacturer Stops Production of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos after Links to Child Health Damage appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
Coronavirus Crisis Exposes the Brutal, Inhumane and Orwellian Truth About Communism
*Buck Rogers* - Never forget how dangerous and deadly authoritarian government is.
Bt Cotton: Cultivating Farmer Distress in India
Dissident Voice, CounterPunch, Global Research, OffGuardian, Countercurrents Later this month, India’s Supreme Court will hold a lengthy hearing on the commercialisation of genetically modified (GM) mustard, which would be the country’s first GM food crop. The court has asked the chair of the Technical Expert Committee to be present and says that the decision on GM mustard cannot be kept pending. The TEC has come out against using genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Indian agriculture. As lead petitioner in a public interest litigation challenging the government-backed push to... more »
Pervert Adelaide chiropractor jailed for secretly filming clients
An Adelaide chiropractor, who used hidden cameras to indecently film hundreds of female clients including children, has been sentenced to more than 10 years' jail.
About 70 foreign workers found living in five-bedroom building that 'generated smells'
Up to 70 people participating in the Federal Government-led seasonal workers program have been found living in sub-standard conditions in a five-bedroom property in Latrobe, northern Tasmania.
Acquitted, angry and more powerful than ever. Get ready for Trump unleashed
Heaping praise on those who helped him get off the impeachment charges while spitting venomous fury at anyone who defied him, Donald Trump has displayed not even a hint of contrition, writes David Lipson.
'Just do it': Court hears details of argument between detectives on William Tyrrell case
A detective on the William Tyrrell case tells a Sydney court he was "in shock" when former colleague Gary Jubelin allegedly insisted he illegally record a phone call with a suspect.
Software flaw the latest issue found as Boeing scrambles to fix 737 MAX
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Yet another software flaw is found on the Boeing 737 MAX as the company and regulators look to get the plane back in the skies my midyear.
Packer's Crown share sale scuppered by coronavirus casino shutdown
The coronavirus epidemic threatens to derail James Packer's controversial deal to sell almost 20 per cent of his Crown Resorts casino empire to Hong Kong gaming tycoon Lawrence Ho, as the flow of Chinese high-rollers to Australian casinos dries up.
Coronavirus evacuees to be sent to NT mining camp
A second plane load of Australian coronavirus evacuees from Wuhan will be quarantined at an unused mining camp near Darwin.
How Bridget McKenzie's sports rorts affair led to a climate change pickle
The road from a ministerial sports grants rort to greater trouble with climate policy may not seem an obvious one, but this week has shown how widely Bridget McKenzie's missteps continue to affect the Government, writes Michelle Grattan.
Live: The $2,000 birthday card: Nicola Gobbo questioned in Lawyer X royal commission about cash found in her house
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The former criminal barrister at the centre of Victoria's Lawyer X scandal dials in for her fourth day of evidence at the Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants. Follow the hearing live on our blog.
Named for 911 rescuers and Black Saturday heroes, the Firefighter is the perfect Valentines rose
This Valentine's Day traditionalists can discover a rose more red, more pungent, and striking in appearance created to honour the dedication of firefighters.
Heavy rain sparks flash flooding, traps drivers as deluge continues across South East Queensland
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Emergency services rescue a woman from her flooded car on the Sunshine Coast where some parts had 90mm of rain in just one hour overnight.
'I go into a trance over it': Top firefighter's passion for drawing
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Australian shares dip on coronavirus fears, despite fresh Wall St records
China's plans to cut tariffs on some US imports have failed to boost the local share market, despite fresh record highs on Wall Street overnight.
'Sports rorts on steroids': No guidelines, no tenders and no applications required for pre-election cash splash
It was the multi-million-dollar sports program without any rules *—* except to win with a cash splash. And at $150 million, it's worth more than the scandal-plagued community sports grants program that cost the ministerial career of former Nationals deputy leader Bridget McKenzie.
Amid a recycling crisis, an opportunity emerges to stop your rubbish going straight to landfill
A factory fire that destroyed a major Perth recycling processing plant has forced hundreds of tonnes of waste into landfill, but instead of getting angry households are urged to seize the opportunity it provides.
Is reforming the United Nations an impossible dream?
The United Nations has been decried as a supranational evil, a neo-coloniser and just plain effective. But it's endured — and as it turns 75, its chief is pushing for change.
'Water diviner' wombats are digging water wells and saving other animals
Wombats on a NSW Hunter Valley farm are being hailed as heroes for burrowing down to an underground soak and supplying water to an array of native fauna hit hard by drought.
Ferals hit bushfire-ravaged land as environmentalists claim funding delay
Environmental groups say privately protected reserves — critical havens for threatened plants and animals — are being sidelined in the distribution of bushfire funding needed to protect them from feral animals.
Transcript of President Trump Remarks on Impeachment Acquittal…
Earlier today President Donald Trump delivered remarks from the East room about the impeachment acquittal. After spending more than three years under investigations by government agencies and operatives of DC politics, President Trump did not hold back in pointing out … Continue reading →
The F-35 Is Still Being Plagued With Software Problems
An F-35A soars over Hill Air Force Base, Utah, during a demonstration practice Jan. 10, 2020. (Senior Airman Alexander Cook/U.S. Air Force) *Defense News*: *The Pentagon’s weapons tester has concerns about the F-35’s new software development process* WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is banking on agile software development to keep the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter capable of evolving to beat looming threats, but a new report questions the department’s ability to keep on top of continual software updates. In 2018, the F-35 program shifted to an agile software development model, known as DevOp... more »
"The Height of Idiocy"
*"The Height of Idiocy"* by Doug Casey “The only element in the universe more common than hydrogen is stupidity.” – Einstein "I’m not a fortune teller. In fact, the only things anybody knows about predicting – even if you gussy the concept up by calling it “forecasting” – are 1.) Predict often and 2.) Never give both the time and the event. The worst offenders are those who pretend they know where the economy’s headed. Statistics – so often the basis of conjecture with regard to the economy – are so subject to interpretation, and so easy to take out of context, that most of the tim... more »
"Follow the Money."
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) "*We are confident in the security systems we have in place.*" - Iowa Democratic Party Chairman Troy Price, January 26, 2020 “*The argument the party is using is effective at preventing public oversight, but it’s not effective at protecting against cyber threats.*" Douglas Jones, cybersecurity expert *M*y, my, what a difference a week and a half makes. If the *Wall Street Journal* reporter who'd written that piece on January 26th had any prescience, she would've entitled it, "Famous Last Words." Of course, that journalist cou... more »
Tokyo Olympic jitters over the Coronavirus crisis with some 45 related cases in Japan
Tokyo Olympic jitters over the Coronavirus crisis with some 45 related cases in Japan Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo was expecting heavy media attention over the Tokyo Olympic Games that will start in less than six months. However, the coronavirus crisis that emanates from Wuhan in China is a growing […]
Would a President Joe Biden Legalize Pot?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * In New Hampshire today Biden described his plan as “basically, legalized” marijuana. However, before he would support literal legalization on the law books, he would want to see more scientific research. Drug laws in the United States are increasingly becoming a labyrinthine system of contradictions between federal and state law. Multiple Democratic presidential candidates have ventured their own plans to reform laws, lessen restrictions, and even end the War on Drugs. The War on Drugs began under the Richard Nixon administration in 1970, beginning... more »
Cold War Craziness: How America Nearly Built a Nuclear-Powered Tank
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] Dr. Strangelove would be pleased. *Key point: *A nuclear tank was a terrible idea that not only would not have worked well but would have been an environmental disaster. However, Cold War America was willing to try all kinds of wonder weapons. In the 1950s, America was enthralled by the atom. There were plans for atomic-powered cars, atomic-powered aircraft and atomic-powered spaceships. So why not an atomic-powered tank? Even by the standards of the 1950s, *with its visions of Jetsons-style technology*, *the Chrysler TV-8 was ... more »
AOC's Electric Car Dream: A National Network of Electric Car Charges Along U.S. Highways within 5 Years
*Hunter DeRensis* *Technology, * Could it happen? In a press conference this afternoon, freshmen Representatives Andy Levin of Michigan and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York announced their new bill, the EV Freedom Act. If passed, the law would finance a national system network of electric car chargers along the interstate highway system within five years. As of March 2019, there are 1.18 million EVs (electric vehicles) in the United States, currently totaling over 2% of the motor vehicle market share in the country. The most popular state for EVs is California. With only 12... more »
Hitler's "Jagdtiger" Tank Destroyer Looked Fearsome but Had a Lot of Problems
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: By Raymond Douglas Veydt, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18421607] It kept breaking. *Key Point:* The Jagdtiger was deadly and heavily armored, no doubt. However, it's very size and small engine doomed it to repeated malfunctions. During World War II, German factories churned out numerous turretless assault guns (*Sturmgeschutz*) and tank destroyers (*Jagdpanzers*) based on each major tank chassis. Though the lack of a turret made them less capable in offensive operations, they were cheaper to build, co... more »
How America's Tanks Fought Soviet-Build T-34s at the Battle of Obong-Ni
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_LR1EC590M271I&share=true] A deadly battle. *Key Point:* It was a major tank battle and it pitted America's great M-26 against the Soviet's well-built T-34. However, Washington's tank would come out on top. The North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) had almost everything going its way during the earliest Korean War battles. The opposing South Korean and American forces, weak and unprepared, were pushed into a shrinking perimeter around the small port city of Pusan... more »
The Desktop PC Isn’t Dead Yet (I Should Know, I Have Built and Repaired Thousands of Them For Over a Decade)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * I have built over 1,000 of these computers for over two decades. I would argue they will be around for years to come. Here's why. Since the late 1990s, one of my favorites all-time hobbies and sources of income was to build and repair desktop computers. I have built $10,000 gaming rigs, liquid-cooled setups with CPUs overclocked to the max all the way to cheaper $250 word processing computers meant for basic use. I have built Linux-based machines, installed every Windows operating system since 3.1 and even built a “hackintosh.” At one point, my... more »
Are QVC and HSN Destined to Die?
*Harry J. Kazianis* *economy, * Are home-shopping networks as dead as dial-up internet? Maybe not. For as long as I remember, there has been one network constantly in the background of my parents and now my own home, pitching and selling their products to my family for at least three decades—costing me thousands of dollars over the years: QVC. But could their days be numbered (my colleague who edited this article did not even know who they were until they read this, yikes)? In an era where the buying preferences of millennials and younger consumers are making things like retail... more »
President Trump Declares After Senate Impeachment Acquittal "This Should Never Happen to Another President."
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * What happens next? President Donald Trump, surrounded by his cabinet, political allies, and requisite media, gave an hour speech this afternoon at the White House concerning the senate vote yesterday to acquit him on two articles of impeachment. “We had the witch hunt. It started from the day we came down the elevator [escalator], myself and our future first lady,” the President began, describing efforts by his political opponents to stifle his administration. “It never really stopped. We’ve been going through this now for over three years. It wa... more »
Just How Good Are Russia's Anti-Tank Missiles?
*Michael Peck* *Technology, Europe* [image: Reuters] Really? *Key point: *There are many ways to protect a tank, but not all of them work. In fact, it looks like new Active Protection Systems don't do much good against Russian weapons. The defensive systems protecting Western tanks from anti-tank missiles won’t stop Russian rockets, according to Russian media. Russian news agency TASS claimed that an Israeli source told it that Israel’s Trophy active defense system, which shoots down anti-tank rockets, won’t work against Russian weapons. The source, identified only as a member ... more »
Is China Seeking Approval to Kill 20,000 Coronavirus Patients?
A disreputable website spread unfounded claims in the wake of a new coronavirus outbreak.
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