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Vaccine Whistleblower Brandy Vaughan Found Dead Inside Her Own Home as Police Open Investigation
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 6 hours ago
Vaccine whistleblower Brandy Vaughan, a former sales executive for the pharmaceutical company Merck and the founder of learntherisk.org, a website dedicated to educating people on the risks associated with vaccines, was found dead in her home beside her nine-year-old son on December 8. On Monday, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Vaughan is reported to have died of “gallbladder complications,” although the source of the report has not been cited, nor has it shared the specific cause of the complication...
Coalition’s war on casual workers a harbinger for assault on permanent workers
Alison Pennington, Michael West - 1 day ago
[image: Coalition declares IR war] The workplace abuses of the 18th and 19th centuries have returned under the guise of the gig economy. The Morrison government has now proposed sweeping changes to labour laws that will cut wages, entrench precarious work, cripple unions and hand absolute power to bosses. But the assault on casual workers is just the beginning. If the IR bill becomes law, permanent workers will also be affected. Alison Pennington reports.
The Daily Brief 2020-12-18
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 4 hours ago
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-12-18] This is a summary of *20* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Iran, Israel, Russia, Syria, Raqqa, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Palestine, Greece, Karabakh, Fakhrizadeh, Gantz, SDF, US, Aleppo, Pompeo, Gaza, Deir_Ezzor, Rouhani*. Categories covered in this brief: Iran, Israel, Syria, World-News, Palestine, Turkey Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Israeli forces are ‘ready to confront Iranian threat’ amid escalating tensions: MoD - Syria and Russia sign first agreement...
How Old U-2 Spy Planes Are Now Getting an AI Upgrade
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* For the first time in history, an AI-enabled computer algorithm operated onboard a military aircraft while in flight, coordinating navigational details, sensor information, and reconnaissance missions alongside a human pilot. For the first time in history, an artificial-intelligence-enabled computer algorithm operated onboard a military aircraft while in flight, coordinating navigational details, sensor information, and reconnaissance missions alongside a human pilot. The AI algorithm, called ARTUu, flew along with a human pilot on a U-2 Drago...
Online Violence, Fueled by Disinformation and Political Attacks, Deeply Harms Women Journalists
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (IPS) - An alarmingly high number of women journalists are now targets of online attacks associated with orchestrated digital disinformation campaigns. The impacts include self-censorship, retreat from visibility, an increased risk of physical injury, and a serious mental health toll. The main perpetrators? Anonymous trolls and political actors. Read the full story, “Online Violence, Fueled by Disinformation and Political Attacks, Deeply Harms Women Journalists”, on globalissues.org →
Russia's MiG-31 is Really, Really Fast
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Blisteringly fast and armed with the massive R-40 air-to-air missiles, the Foxbat stood ready to defend the Soviet Union’s borders against all threats. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The plane continues to be the backbone of Russia's air-interception program. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’ s Air Defense Forces (VPVO) needed a series of heavy interceptors to patrol its massive borders. Most regular “light” fighters like the early MiGs were not up to the task, as they lacked the range and speed to intercept ...
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Fighter: Old But Powerful?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * More than 5,000 of these heavy supersonic fighters were built, and hundreds continue to serve and even see combat in several air forces today. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Phantom has proven both versatile and adaptable over time. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a legendary aircraft — an icon of the Vietnam War and the archetype of the third-generation jet fighter designs that entered service in the 1960s. More than 5,000 of these heavy supersonic fighters were built, and hundreds continue to serve and even see combat in several air...
Why America Should Not Be Involved in Yemen
Fiona Harrigan, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Fiona Harrigan* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1198ECAE00&share=true] The conflict does not advance U.S. interests and only causes unnecessary harm. President Donald Trump will soon be leaving the White House, but the shadow of his four turbulent years of foreign policy will linger. President-elect Joe Biden was already in for the formidable task of regaining international trust. But the president’s past few weeks have been filled with last-ditch efforts to solidify a legacy abroad that has been confronta...
Could America Use Its World War II Strategy Against Japan to Fight China Today?
James Holmes, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E8BS1ARD01&share=true] War Plan Orange was wise and ahead of its time. *Key point: *America needs to plan for every contigency. And that means learning from past scenarios and think carefully about how to win a possible war with Beijing. Everyone says it: Newport, as in where the U.S. Naval War College is located and where yours truly works, underwent a golden age of strategy-making during the interwar decades. It must usher in a new golden age to prevail in st...
Retooling the Fleet: How the U.S. Navy Can Still Win the Next War
James Holmes, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Americas* [image: Retooling the Fleet: How the U.S. Navy Can Still Win the Next War] Some changes are needed if the service is to be ready. *Key point: *Yesterday's Navy might not be what is needed for tomororw's wars. How can America be sure it has the right kinds and numbers of ships for the job? Were the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps after the Cold War and the hippy movement of 1968 separated at birth? In a sense, yes. Both made it an article of faith that history had ended or was simply irrelevant. Both took to extremes Henry Ford’s quip that “history ...
What if the U.S. Navy Had Built the F-15N Sea Eagle?
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1D02DBC610&share=true] It could have been a real killer, but the Navy instead went with the F-14. *Key Point*: The services do not always like buying each other's equipment. This is especially true if doing so will require a lot of costly changes to the other's war machine. Back in the 1980s and 1990s, a Dynamic Duo symbolized U.S. military airpower. The Air Force had its powerful F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter. But the Navy had the sophisticated swing-wing F-...
Amplifying Fear
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago
A primary job of the press is to create and amplify fear directed towards pushing a political agenda. They want everybody to be terrified by a virus which has a very low death/hospitalization rate for all groups other … Continue reading →
Millions Run Out of Cash as Stimulus Cutoff Approaches! December Rent Not Paid!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
The Money GPS While stocks have seen such a great flow of capital into them the economy is in a different place in 2020. We are seeing the accumulation of debt right now and it is increasing. There is more and more currency flowing into markets of all kinds. More speculation on which tech stocks …
Leak Reveals Shocking Reach of China’s Hidden Hand
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
RT America A leaked database of official records from the Chinese Party reveals just how entrenched the Chinese government is with politicians and businesses around the world. The news is being widely reported in Australia but US media has been troublingly silent. Investigative journalist and “Boom Bust” co-host Ben Swann joins News.Views.Hughes to discuss. (0:55) …
China Is Back To Running Massive Trade Surpluses But SOEs Are Defaulting on AAA Rated Bonds
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
WallStForMainSt While China runs aboslutely massive trade surpluses thanks to being nearly the sole exporter of masks, gloves, PPE and other medical and pandemic related equipment, China’s currency, the Yuan, has been allowed to strengthen by the PBOC, China’s Central Bank, to around 6.5 Chinese Yuan to the Dollar the last few months. – Rapid …
A Message of Defining Clarity from Jim Caviezel, When Freedom and Liberty are Threatened
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
On February 28, 2018, at Convocation, North America’s largest weekly gathering of Christian students, director, and actor Jim Caviezel shared in convocation how through the Passion of the Christ, and Paul: Apostle of Christ, he wants people to meet Jesus. … Continue reading → The post A Message of Defining Clarity from Jim Caviezel, When Freedom and Liberty are Threatened appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Alasdair Macleod Shares His Inflation Roadmap
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Jay Taylor Media Alasdair Macleod explains how the dollar’s trip toward the dustbin of history is likely to proceed and what we should be looking for to tell us it’s happening. end
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 5 hours ago
*~* NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED *~* Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY: *Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
Children’s Health Defense Announces The Launch of Hawaii Chapter
Laura Bono, Children's Health Defense - 5 hours ago
Press Release December 18, 2020 For immediate release Washington, DC — Non-profit advocacy organization Children’s Health Defense (CHD) announced today the launch of its latest chapter, CHD Hawaii. Like CHD’s other chapters, CHD-Hawaii will provide a powerful, unified voice for advocates to enhance the collective ability to strengthen support of key issues, disseminate vitally […] The post Children’s Health Defense Announces The Launch of Hawaii Chapter appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Daily "Near You?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 6 hours ago
Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, Germany. Thanks for stopping by!
Michael Schellenberger on Green Deals
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 7 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Following my piece on home insulation, I have been reminded of this article by Michael Schellenberger last year (a year before he publicly fell out with the eco loons): Three weeks ago, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said, "The world is gonna end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change." Then, yesterday, […]
Former Republican Governor and Prosecutor Chris Christie says it all
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 8 hours ago
Chris Cuomo of CNN interviewed former New Jersey Governor and prosecutor Chris Christie yesterday, which is summarized in the following piece by Paul LeBlanc: “Top Trump ally Chris Christie says it’s time to accept Biden won the election.” Here are … Continue reading →
U.S. Health Worker Suffers Serious Allergic Reaction to Pfizer Vaccine
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
CGTN For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2020-12-17… Health officials in Alaska reported on December 16 that a healthcare worker had a severe allergic reaction to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine within 10 minutes of receiving a shot. The person who received the shot is said to be in stable condition. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with Pfizer …
Bill Randles: Living in Perilous Times. Antichrists Past and Future
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
aminutetomidnite Episode 341 of the A MInute To Midnite Show. Tony is joined by Bill Randles. We are living in perilous times, and the Bible has much to say about these end days. Bill explains the correlation between past Antichrist figures and the final “Man of Lawlessness” who will be a world ruler. end
END OF YEAR BREAKOUT & Weekly Special Dec 17 2020 | Andy Schectman
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Liberty and Finance IN THIS WEEKLY MARKEY UPDATE: – – Following Window-Dressing End of Nov Selloff: – Gold & Silver break out above 50 DMA: What’s next? – Stacking Strategy: Wait for a Dip, or Accumulate Ounces When You Can? – Bitcoin All-Time New High! – The New Gold, or Allies as $ Alternatives? …
FDA advises consumers to not drink Green Gorilla Root Juice
News Desk, Food Safety News - 5 hours ago
The FDA is advising consumers who have purchased Green Gorilla Root Juice sold by Green Gorilla Root Juice LLC in St. Louis to not drink the product. Officials say a lack of cooperation from the firm is hindering investigation efforts. The warning comes because the product contains Yohimbine, an ingredient that can be dangerous at... Continue Reading
Did Congress Expel 14 Members for Supporting Confederacy, Not Acknowledging Lincoln as President?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
There is a history of House and Senate members being kicked out, but did the reasons bear any resemblance to political events in 2020?
Diné Hataałii for apology and funding from Navajo Nation
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 5 hours ago
Statement by the Diné Hataałii AssociationDecember 16, 2020We write in support for the original first responders, the Diné Hataałii and traditional practitioners and spiritual leaders of the Navajo Nation. Spiritual leaders and traditional practitioners are sought out in times of illness, hardship, fear and anxiety and that has remained true during the COVID-19 pandemic.In June 2020, the Diné
Wisconsin Dentist Accused of Breaking Teeth in Fraud Scheme
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
A Wisconsin dentist is accused of damaging his patients' teeth so that he could bill insurance companies for crown procedures.
Motorist Rescued After 10 Hours in Car Buried by Snow Plow
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
A man who drove off the road in a snowstorm spent 10 hours trapped in his car after a passing plow and rapidly accumulating snow buried it.
Illegal Winery Busted at Alabama Town’s Sewage Plant
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Investigators uncovered what’s described as a large illegal winery inside the Rainsville Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Vaccine Whistleblower Brandy Vaughan Found Dead Inside Her Own Home as Police Open Investigation
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 6 hours ago
Vaccine whistleblower Brandy Vaughan, a former sales executive for the pharmaceutical company Merck and the founder of learntherisk.org, a website dedicated to educating people on the risks associated with vaccines, was found dead in her home beside her nine-year-old son on December 8. On Monday, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Vaughan is reported to have died of “gallbladder complications,” although the source of the report has not been cited, nor has it shared the specific cause of the complication...
Russia's Hypersonic 'Zircon' Missile Takes Flight
Land Destroyer, Land Destroyer - 7 hours ago
*December 19, 2020 *(Brian Berletic - NEO) - Russian state media reported a successful test flight of its new hypersonic missile, the Zircon. Flying at Mach 8 (8 times the speed of sound or around 10,000 kph), the missile poses a new and credible threat to the air defense systems of potential aggressors. Fired from vertical launch tubes on a Russian warship, the missile is capable of striking both targets at sea and on land. This most recent test took place over a range of 350 kilometers, but claims the missile is capable of ranges of up to 1,000 kilometers have been reported. ...
Dissenter Weekly: New Acting Attorney General Involved In Lawsuit Against Snowden’s Book
Kevin Gosztola, Shadowproof - 7 hours ago
On this edition of the “Dissenter Weekly,” host and Shadowproof editor Kevin Gosztola highlights Jeffrey A. Rosen, the acting attorney general who will be at the Justice Department until the end of President Donald Trump's administration in January. He was involved in the lawsuit against NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden's book, Permanent Record. The post Dissenter Weekly: New Acting Attorney General Involved In Lawsuit Against Snowden’s Book appeared first on Shadowproof.
1080 ACCIDENT AT BROMLEY, CHRISTCHURCH – WILL IT BE A COVER-UP? 18 MONTHS DOWN THE TRACK IT’S NOT LOOKING GOOD!
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
By Carol Sawyer Richard Healey says: “It’s a tale that illustrates an important and irrefutable point, the organisations that New Zealanders believe are there to protect them from the sort of dishonest sociopaths who are behind this sordid mess are actually only there to make them THINK that they are protected. Where in God’s name … Continue reading 1080 ACCIDENT AT BROMLEY, CHRISTCHURCH – WILL IT BE A COVER-UP? 18 MONTHS DOWN THE TRACK IT’S NOT LOOKING GOOD! →
Ireland – ‘People with vaccine certificates to face fewer restrictions on life’ (right on cue)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Having just had the NZ vax roll out announced this item is right on cue. Can you see the script? The globalists are running most if not all the countries on the planet, from within the shadows of course … the script applies everywhere. In this case it’s Ireland. Note they are downplaying the side … Continue reading Ireland – ‘People with vaccine certificates to face fewer restrictions on life’ (right on cue) →
American Nurse has Adverse Reaction to Controversial COVID-19 Vaccine
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on NoFakeNews.net: Dr. John Reizer The COVID-19 vaccines people are so eager to have injected into their bodies will immediately alter human physiology. Some people will display adverse reactions right away, while others will see the damage become evident days, months, or in most instances, years later. Regardless of timing, the damaging…
2021’s Most Pressing Humanitarian Crises Are All Victims of US War/Regime Change
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: Alan Macleod MintPress News | December 16, 2020 The International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) yearly report on the world’s most pressing humanitarian situations has just been published, with the three most disastrous cases — Yemen, Afghanistan, and Syria — all the product of decades of interventionist U.S. foreign policy. For the…
New Study Found 80% of COVID-19 Patients Were Vitamin D Deficient
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
healthline.com A new study that looked at 216 people with COVID-19 found that 80 percent didn’t have adequate levels of vitamin D in their blood. The study also found that people who had both COVID-19 and lower vitamin D levels also had a higher number of inflammatory markers such as ferritin and D-dimer, which have … Continue reading New Study Found 80% of COVID-19 Patients Were Vitamin D Deficient →
And Then They Came for the Books…
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: Truthstream Media Is this the modern-day equivalent of book burning? via And Then They Came for the Books… –Truthstream Media
Questions About Vaccine-Strain Pertussis 2020
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 8 hours ago
Originally posted on 'This Side of Life': It’s being said that this cannot happen. That this has been on the market since the nineties. But that statement assumes change does not happen. I assert that it does. Something has changed in the last several years to make this a virulent process. I put on my…
Cyclone Yasa Kills Two, Leaves Trail of Destruction in Fiji
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
Powerful Cyclone Yasa has caused at least two deaths and widespread destruction in Fiji, Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said on Friday.
Visit by COVID-Infected Official Closes Washington Monument
AP News, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
The Trump administration abruptly closed the Washington Monument over exposure concerns from a visit by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, who tested positive for the coronavirus.
New York Man Rescued After 10 Hours In Snow-Buried Car
Robert, Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
Tioga County man’s car was buried in 4 feet (1.3 m) of snow for 10 hours. New York State Police say 58-year-old Kevin Kresen of Candor had made several 911 calls after his car ran off the road on Route 17 near Campville. However, even though he had made the 911 calls, no one could ... Read more The post New York Man Rescued After 10 Hours In Snow-Buried Car appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The TPP Was All but Dead, Now DC Think Tanks Are Quietly Urging Biden to Bring It Back
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 6 hours ago
Former officials are practically begging Biden to revisit the controversial trade agreement, arguing that “China must be isolated.“ The post The TPP Was All but Dead, Now DC Think Tanks Are Quietly Urging Biden to Bring It Back appeared first on MintPress News.
Look at this video from Binghamton New York
Robert, Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
Binghampton was hit by record-breaking snowfall yesterday. Snowfall waist-deep. FOX 40 WICZ TV – News, Sports, Weather, Contests & More Much like the rest of the area, the City of Binghamton remains under a state of emergency as crews continue to work clearing the streets. More than three feet of snow. More than a meter. ... Read more The post Look at this video from Binghamton New York appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Chart: Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines Around the World
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 6 hours ago
1 hour ago on December 18, 2020 By Avery Koop Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines Around the World In November 2020, the world received the exciting news that the first COVID-19 vaccines were ready for roll out—and as of now, nearly 7.25 billion doses have been pre-purchased by countries and organizations around the globe. Today’s visualizations highlight … Continue reading Chart: Tracking COVID-19 Vaccines Around the World →
Mitch McConnell received donations from Dominion Voting Systems and shut down two election integrity bills in 2020
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 7 hours ago
12/18/2020 / By Lance D Johnson The Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell (R-KY), is urging Senate Republicans to accept the Biden electors without objection when they are presented to Congress on January 6. On that day, one member of the House and one member of the Senate may object in writing to the electors presented. … Continue reading Mitch McConnell received donations from Dominion Voting Systems and shut down two election integrity bills in 2020 →
The Trump enemies still blame him . . . for Europe?
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 7 hours ago
A “widespread and intense” surge in COVID infections in Europe has forced authorities to make an extraordinary plea to residents this Christmas. Coronavirus Europe: Desperate plea for virus-riddled continent (news.com.au) "The WHO’s European region is made up of 53 countries and includes Russia and several countries in Central Asia, a region that has registered more than 22 million cases of the new coronavirus and close to 500,000 deaths. In the last seven days, nearly 1.7 million new cases have been recorded, as well as more than 34,500 deaths. As a second wave of the novel coronaviru...
How The Intifada Changed The Political Discourse Around Palestine
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
December 8 came and went as if it was an ordinary day. For Palestinian political groups, it was another anniversary to be commemorated, however hastily. It was on this day, thirty-three years ago, that the First Palestinian Intifada (uprising) broke out, and there was nothing ordinary about this historic event. Today, the uprising is merely viewed from a historic point of view, another opportunity to reflect and, perhaps, learn from a seemingly distant past. Whatever political context to the Intifada, it has evaporated over time. The simple explanation of the Intifada goes as foll...
The Revolutionaries, When They Rise, Care For Nothing But Love
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
A decade has now slipped by since a man named Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in the Tunisian town of Sidi Bouzid on 17 December 2010. Bouazizi, a street vendor, took this extreme step after policemen harassed him for trying to survive. Not long after, thousands of people in this small Tunisian town gathered in the street to express their anger. Their outburst spread to the capital city, Tunis, where trade unions, social organisations, political parties, and civic groups marched into the avenues to overthrow the government of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. Demonstrations in Tunisia...
‘Dark Winter’ Was The Name Of A 2001 Department Of Defense War Game Of A Viral Bio-Terror Attack
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 7 hours ago
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: Designed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies (now called the Center for Health Security) and the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the day-and-a-half-long “Dark Winter” simulation was conducted to gauge how senior leaders would respond to such an attack and included such…
Appreciating a haven for those who’ve left the Democrats
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 7 hours ago
There’s a movement afoot to “walkaway” from the Democrat party. Some of the millions who have done it have personal reasons—they were rejected by friends and family for asking sensible questions about the goals of the party. This was an interesting, well written posting on Facebook. “You know, one thing I really grew to appreciate over the last election season was reading the #walkaway stories. They were from everywhere. They were the classic tapestry that is America. They were from all walks of life, races, creeds, faith experiences and sexual orientations. The common thread is ...
Assange Hearing Outcome Could Set An “Alarming Precedent” For Free Speech
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
Assange’s partner, Stella Moris, is remaining resolute despite his extradition hearing decision being less than a month away and him being held in a prison that has recently had a Covid-19 outbreak. Speaking over the phone to Index, Moris discusses the hearing’s details and what it could mean for the future of freedom of expression. And she talks about the deep implications it has had for her and her young family. “Obviously it is very difficult. I speak to Julian on a daily basis unless there is a problem. [But] he is in prison. Soon to be for two years. He has been there for lon...
It’s Almost Twenty Years Since 9/11
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
It was the end of October 2001. Two friends, Max Elbaum and Bob Wing, had just dropped by. (Yes, children, believe it or not, people used to drop in on each other, maskless, once upon a time.) They had come to hang out with my partner Jan Adams and me. Among other things, Max wanted to get some instructions from fellow-runner Jan about taping his foot to ease the pain of plantar fasciitis. But it soon became clear that he and Bob had a bigger agenda for the evening. They were eager to recruit us for a new project. And so began War Times/Tiempo de Guerras, a free, bilingual, antiwar...
FDR Knew Exactly How To Solve Today’s Unemployment Crisis
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
Millions of Americans have joined the ranks of the unemployed, and government relief checks and savings are running out; meanwhile, the country still needs trillions of dollars in infrastructure. Putting the unemployed to work on those infrastructure projects seems an obvious solution, especially given that the $600 or $700 stimulus checks Congress is planning on issuing will do little to address the growing crisis. Various plans for solving the infrastructure crisis involving public-private partnerships have been proposed, but they’ll invariably result in private investors reapin...
Tik Tok is not benign—report from Heritage
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 7 hours ago
100,000,000 U.S. users, and all their personal information is going to China, via Tik Tok, to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “[Klon Kitchen, director of Heritage's Center for Technology Policy] reported on 60 minutes, “Americans are happily dumping all kinds of information into the service, most of them blithely unaware that all that data winds up in China and can be used and abused for all kinds of purposes.” The ignorance of the users, doesn’t diminish the threat. Heritage will continue to push for policy that secures American personal data against the Chinese Communist ...
The Trump Administration’s Extradition Request Against Meng Wanzhou Is A Farce
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
The National Post is apoplectic again. This time, the target of the Post’s ire is an online event held in November by the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute, the Canadian Peace Congress and the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War. Entitled “Free Meng,” the event was organized in anticipation of the second anniversary of the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, the Huawei executive being detained in Vancouver pursuant to an extradition request of the Trump administration. The keynote speakers for the event were planned to be Green Party of Canada MP Paul Manly and NDP MP Niki Ashton (Manly ultima...
Fast-Food Workers Demanded — And Won — COVID Protections
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 7 hours ago
Durham, NC - In early September, Jamila Allen led a group of 18 co-workers out the front doors of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to protest the lack of safety measures taken by management in dealing with COVID-19. A coworker had tested positive for COVID-19, but the restaurant had refused to pay workers for time to quarantine. The strikers demanded a professional deep cleaning of the store, two weeks paid leave to self-quarantine, and $15 per hour hazard pay. Outside the eatery in West Durham, workers at the national fast-food chain were joined by dozens of supporters from...
What's Next for the Western Sahara Conflict?
ifakir, Lawfare - 9 hours ago
A Sahrawi refugee camp in Tindouf, Algeria. (EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, https://flic.kr/p/bxuHsR; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en) On Dec. 10, Morocco scored a long-dreamed-of foreign policy victory. After decades of international impasse and intense lobbying, the United States recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the disputed Western Sahara territory, which Morocco has occupied since 1975. The U.S. recognition, in exchange for Morocco normalizing relations with Israel, opens a new chapter in an issue that has long been static. An...
Why the Flynn Pardon Matters
bwittes, Lawfare - 9 hours ago
Gen. Michael Flynn (Gage Skidmore, https://flic.kr/p/MK3kCj; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/). Axios is reporting that President Trump “plans to issue a wave of pardons today, moving to expedite acts of clemency before Christmas, according to a source with direct knowledge and advocates who have been briefed on the plans.” I’m still hung up on his last pardon. Trump’s pardon of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, which took place just before Thanksgiving, was not a surprise. Nor should anyone be surprised that the pardon of the former thr...
US Nurse Faints after being injected with untested concoction for Fake Virus - Stethoscope/Labcoat-wearing MD's break her fall - Plus "Masks as symbols of Male Virility"
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 3 hours ago
*Will PerpZ fear of MORE of these "TV Bloopers"* *become pretext for Shutting Down Alternative Internet?* *“Nurse Collapses on Television Minutes After Receiving Covid Vaccine”* The alternative Internet is abuzz this morning over the incident that occurred "on Live TV" yesterday in the US. A head nurse in a hospital fainted right before the TV cameras while being interviewed shortly after getting the CovID-19 vaccination.. *HERE is a link from RT* and there are more links HERE and HERE. *H/T FreakedOut* and *RAH.* This is undoubtedly a "worst case scenario" for the vaccine perpZ. ...
"Governing By Rage And Ridicule"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 5 hours ago
*Click image for larger size.* *"Governing By Rage And Ridicule"* by Simon Black "Back in July, Yale University began a critical study on COVID vaccines. But there was an interesting twist to Yale’s study: scientists weren’t looking at the actual vaccine candidates; instead they were studying how to most effectively convince people to take a vaccine. One of the things they tested, in fact, was how guilt, embarrassment, and negative social stigma could pressure people into taking a vaccine, even if they have doubts or concerns about it. In other words, the study examined if shaming...
Japan’s Central Bank Extends COVID-19 Aid Program by 6 Months
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) extended on Friday for six more months a financial assistance program to offset the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is having a negative impact on the country’s economy.
Not the More, the Merrier: Philippines Celebrates a Very Different Christmas
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
Asia’s largest Catholic nation, the Philippines, is celebrating a very different Christmas this year amid fears that even restricting capacity at churches will not be enough to stop a rebound in COVID-19 infections.
Canberra Appoints New Trade Minister amid Tensions with Beijing
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced changes to his Cabinet on Friday, including the appointment of Dan Tehan as the new trade minister amid tensions with China.
Australian States Impose Restrictions as Sydney Outbreak Grows
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
An outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia’s most populous city of Sydney has prompted states to impose border restrictions a few days ahead of the start of the country’s main holiday season.
No Deaths in Buried La Reina Town ‘Because God Did Not Want It’
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
Residents of the western Honduras village of La Reina, which was buried on Nov. 24 in a landslide, rely on their Christian faith and believe none of its residents died in the disaster because God did not want it to happen.
Hundreds of Kidnapped Schoolboys Freed in Nigeria
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
Hundreds of students kidnapped on Dec. 11 in a raid on a school in northwestern Nigeria were released on Thursday, authorities reported.
Venezuela Basic Food Basket Goes Sky-High in November
Latin American Herald Tribune - 6 hours ago
More terrible news for Venezuela families and consumers arrived on Thursday as a monthly report from the Center for Documentation and Social Analysis of the Venezuelan Teachers Federation showed that the basket of basic goods soared to $247.28, taking into consideration that the minimum monthly wage in that country equals to less than a dollar these days.
"16 Harsh Truths That Make Us Stronger "
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 6 hours ago
*"16 Harsh Truths That Make Us Stronger "* by Marc Chernoff *"1. Life is not easy. *Hard work makes people lucky, it's the stuff that brings dreams to reality. So start every morning ready to run farther than you did yesterday and fight harder than you ever have before. *2. You will fail sometimes.* The faster you accept this, the faster you can get on with being brilliant. You'll never be 100% sure it will work, but you can always be 100% sure doing nothing won't work. So get out there and do something! Either you succeed or you learn a vital lesson. Win, Win. *3. Right now, there...
Is 6MWE an Anti-Semitic Proud Boys Slogan?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
A Proud Boy wearing a shirt with the acronym 6MWE combined with a fascist symbol was seen in D.C. protesting the election of Joe Biden.
A Bitter Pill: Why U.S. Coronavirus Diplomacy Could Cure the WHO
Craig Singleton, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Craig Singleton* *Health, Americas* If America remains a member of the World Health Organization without extracting any meaningful concessions, then that would be tantamount to foreign policy malpractice. U.S. pharmaceutical companies appear to have the inside track in the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine. As expected, these breakthroughs have been greeted with sighs of relief by Main Street America and Wall Street. And yet, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) muted response speaks volumes, as does its unwillingness to conduct a transparent investigation into the virus’s...
Su-25 Frogfoot: Russia's Very Own A-10
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* Was it as good? *Here's What You Need to Know*: The unglamorous Su-25 has had great impact on a wide range of conflicts. The *Su-25 Frogfoot*, known as the Grach or “Rook” by Russian pilots, is one of those aircraft that may not be at the cutting edge of technology, but still has seen widespread service around the world because it offers an effective and useful solution to the need to blast targets on the ground. As such, its obvious stablemate is the American *A-10 Thunderbolt II* attack plane. But while the U.S. Air Force wants to *retire*...
1776 Commission Members Appointed (And It's About What You'd Expect)
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 6 hours ago
You remember just six 2020 weeks ago (that's roughly a year and a half in regular time), Dear Leader proclaimed that the 1776 Commission would be formed in order to create a more perfect set of teaching stuff that would teach our young people to think about our country in the Correct Way. The proclamation announcing this was a piece of work, among other things laying out how we should teach students to have the Proper View of our country (we were bad about Black people for a while, but now that's all fixed) and wipe out that 1619 Project stuff. It was not exactly lined up with the ...
Podcast: Chris Hedges on the Collapse of US Empire, Liberal Suicide and the Rise of Fascism
Mnar Muhawesh Adley, MintPress News - 7 hours ago
Chris Hedges joins MintCast to discuss the decline of US empire, the breakdown of society, the rise of militarized Christian fascism, and the discredited liberal class among other hard-hitting topics. The post Podcast: Chris Hedges on the Collapse of US Empire, Liberal Suicide and the Rise of Fascism appeared first on MintPress News.
Statistical numbering here in Our Town!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 8 hours ago
* FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020* *The way we statistically number:* Arguably, Vice President Pence is human history's greatest toady. Today he got his first vaccine shot. Exactly six months ago, he wrote a Wall Street Journal column in which he basically said the commander in chief had basically conquered the virus. The claims the vice president made in that column have held up rather poorly. In the course of correctly noting this fact, Jonathan Chait presents this example of the way we now statistically number over here in Our Town: CHAIT (12/18/20): This prediction did not age wel...
Shutdown Deadline Looms over COVID-19 Relief Talks
AP News, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Bearing down on a midnight shutdown deadline, congressional negotiators on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package remained committed to sealing an agreement Friday even as hopes for a midday announcement passed.
Cannabis MSO 4Front nets $33 million from sale-leaseback deal
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 9 hours ago
Cannabis multistate operator 4Front Ventures said it has completed a sale-leaseback of cultivation and production facilities in Massachusetts and Washington state, generating $33 million to pay down debt and for general purposes. The deal is just the latest in a wave of sale-leaseback transactions in the marijuana industry that help operators raise cash and bolster […] Cannabis MSO 4Front nets $33 million from sale-leaseback deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Red White & Bloom borrows $60 million to buy Illinois marijuana grow facility
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 9 hours ago
Toronto-based multistate cannabis company Red White & Bloom Brands (RWB) will purchase Illinois-based medical and recreational cultivation facility Cannabis Capital Partners Inc. for $32.5 million after borrowing $60 million. Red White & Bloom borrows $60 million to buy Illinois marijuana grow facility is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-Rotor Prototype Receives Tactical Data Link And Performs Sling Load Tests
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 7 hours ago
The Bell V-280 Valor Next Generation Tilt Rotor Aircraft has been involved in the testing of a new Tactical Data Link and external cargo loads. The first prototype of the V-280 Valor, registration N280BH, continues to carry [...] The post Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-Rotor Prototype Receives Tactical Data Link And Performs Sling Load Tests appeared first on The Aviationist.
Why AT&T and DirecTV Feel the Pain of Cord-Cutting
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * AT&T knows that its DirecTV division, for which it paid a whopping $49 billion in 2016, is failing miserably—and perhaps the only way to save it is by selling it. AT&T knows that its DirecTV division, for which it paid a whopping $49 billion in 2016, is failing miserably—and perhaps the only way to save it is by selling it. In just the past quarter, AT&T announced that it lost 590,000 subscribers to its “Premium TV,” a category that includes DirecTV satellite service, U-verse wireline TV, and the online service known as AT&T TV. The telecommun...
Western Sahara and the Price of Comforting Israel
Paul R. Pillar, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Middle East* Transactional diplomacy in which prices are paid is not inherently bad. Countries do it all the time. But when the United States pays such a price, it ought to be in return for something in U.S. interests, or in the more general interest of peace. It ought not to serve instead the territorial ambitions of a foreign state. For Americans, the Western Sahara is a faraway land about which they know little. There is no good reason for the United States to separate itself from the mainstream of international opinion about the long-running confl...
Could China Build a “Great Wall” of Anti-Ship Missiles?
James Holmes, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* [image: This first appeared earlier and is being reposted due to reader interest] China wants to deny others access to the South China Sea while keeping free access to trade and military routes for itself. *Key point: *Washington knows that Beijing would love to push it completely out of the Western Pacific. Here is how America could try to prevent that from happening. Suppose the United States and its allies erect a “Great Wall in reverse,” deploying anti-ship, anti-aircraft, and anti-submarine armaments on and around the islands constituting the...
Fire! The Five Best Machine Guns in the World
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, World* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The full caliber machine gun remains the most effective weapon in a platoon at most ranges. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Interestingly, none of these weapons are American-made. The man-portable machine gun is one of the most important weapons in an infantry unit. While improvements in standard-issue assault rifles, marksman rifles, squad automatic weapons, and grenade launchers have all increased the casualty-producing potential of other soldiers in a squad, the full caliber machine gun remains the most effective ...
Alberto Fernández dijo que hay que analizar el verdadero valor de los acuerdos entre el Mercosur y otros países
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 “Sustentabilidad es una palabra clave que debe acompañar a todas las iniciativas del bloque”, dijo este miércoles el presidente argentino, Alberto Fernández, en la asunción de la presidencia pro témpore del Mercosur.
Las mujeres y el TPP-11
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
18-Dec-2020 Sabemos que las mujeres solo son propietarias del 1% a nivel mundial, mientras realizan las dos terceras partes del trabajo por un 5% del salario.
And Then They Came for the Books…
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 8 hours ago
Truthstream Media Is this the modern-day equivalent of book burning? via And Then They Came for the Books… –Truthstream Media
FBI fails its Dark Web Strategy according to new OIG report
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 8 hours ago
Audit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Strategy and Efforts to Disrupt Illegal Dark Web Activities . . Now who couldn’t have foreseen this happening? The objective of this audit was to assess the FBI’s implementation of its dark web strategy. Our audit generally covered, but was not limited to, the FBI’s activities from October 2014 through April 2019. . The terms “dark web” and “darknet” are often used interchangeably to refer to a part of the Internet that cannot be accessed through standard web browsers and only accessible through specific software, configurations, or aut...
The Word From the Trenches – December 18, 2020
Henry Shivley, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – December 18, 2020 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
King George III’s Stamp Act Vs. Bill Gates III’s Digital Certificates
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
Aaron & Melissa Dykes Oct 10, 2020 We the People have not come this far just to regress back into serfdom and subservience. We the People will not be ruled over by modern digital kings, anymore than the colonists were willing to submit to a tax wherein they were not only burdened, and denied due … Continue reading King George III’s Stamp Act Vs. Bill Gates III’s Digital Certificates →
WHO IS LEGALLY AFFECTED BY A PRESIDENTIAL EXECUTIVE ORDER? – A QUICK LESSON IN CIVICS FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT BE CONFUSED.
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on American Patriots Email Report: By Kurtis Kallenbach Question: Are YOU an employee/apprentice of the United States? Many Americans are confused about whom is affected by a presidential executive order. For example, when FDR issued an executive order demanding that all Americans turn in their gold and silver to the government, it was…
Small candle powered space heater really works
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
enchantedsb We put together a small candle powered space heater I saw on Facebook, and give an example of some of the uses this baby... The post Small candle powered space heater really works appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Is President Trump About To Invoke The Insurrection Act And Arrest Government Officials Complicit In Election Fraud?
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Natural News – by Lance D Johnson On Tuesday December 15, President Donald Trump sent out a series of messages that shudder of law and... The post Is President Trump About To Invoke The Insurrection Act And Arrest Government Officials Complicit In Election Fraud? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Recount Confirms Trump Won Michigan County That Reported Biden Win on Election Night
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
By Pamela Geller – on December 18, 2020 We need this in every country, in every state in America. Recount Confirms Trump Won Michigan County That Reported Biden Win on Election Night By Zachary Stieber, The Epoch Times, December 18, 2020: A hand recount on Wednesday confirmed that a Michigan county falsely reported on election … Continue reading Recount Confirms Trump Won Michigan County That Reported Biden Win on Election Night →
18 House Members, House and Senate Committee Chairs Join Rep Brooks Request Election Fraud Hearings Before January 6th Electoral College Vote
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
By Pamela Geller – on December 18, 2020 In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi, eighteen House colleaguesand various House and Senate committee chairs join Rep. Mo Brooks in seeking election fraud hearings ahead of the Jan 6th Electoral College vote submissions. This is happening. The whole political landscape is … Continue reading 18 House Members, House and Senate Committee Chairs Join Rep Brooks Request Election Fraud Hearings Before January 6th Electoral College Vote →
From Uncle Joe Stalin To Dementia Joe, the Dems’ Tradition of Treason Continues
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
By John Griffing – on December 18, 2020 Long before their embrace of Red China (recall the prevalence of actual, avowed “Maoists” during the Obama administration), or Hillary Clinton’s documented role in the creation of ISIS (the group known for its horrific beheadings, amd wanton murder of women amd children), the Democrats vociferously defended Soviet … Continue reading From Uncle Joe Stalin To Dementia Joe, the Dems’ Tradition of Treason Continues →
Pentagon Halts Biden Transition Briefings
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 10 hours ago
By Pamela Geller – on December 18, 2020 Pentagon halts Biden transition briefings Acting Defense Secretary Chris Miller ordered a Pentagon-wide halt to cooperation with the transition of President-elect Biden, shocking officials across the Defense Department, senior administration officials tell Axios. By: Axios, December 18, 2020: Behind the scenes: A top Biden official was unaware … Continue reading Pentagon Halts Biden Transition Briefings →
Whip ambiguity now!
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 10 hours ago
This post was inspired by a recent Tyler Cowen post, entitled “I’m not so worried about inflation”. The post itself is fine and I’m not going to comment on it. Instead, it was the title that sparked my interest. What might a person mean when they say they are not so worried about inflation? I […] The post Whip ambiguity now! appeared first on Econlib.
Updated: WHATREALLYHAPPENED is down Error 502
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 7 hours ago
*UPDATE:* FreakedOut has advised that WHATREALLYHAPPENED.com is back up and I just verified by visiting the site myself. I'm going to leave this post up as an alert to all of us to keep our eyes out for fishy stuff going on on the Alternative Internet. ***** Error 502 Ray ID: 603b43c7be1c146e • 2020-12-18 19:24:34 UTC Bad gateway You BrowserWorkingSeattle CloudflareWorking www.whatreallyhappened.comHostError What happened? *The web server reported a bad gateway error.* 500 - Internal Server Error Please refresh this page or try again later. **************** Good morning Reader...
Record snowfall in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York
Robert, Ice Age Now - 9 hours ago
Boston almost doubles its previous snowfall record for the day. Pennsylvania city hit by the most snowfall – ever – from a single storm. Record-breaking snowfall sweeps across Oklahoma Breaks record set more than 100 years ago Just west of Yukon, Oklahoma City received 2.7 inches of snow, breaking a record set in 1911. See video ... Read more The post Record snowfall in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, New York appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Are Subway and Pizza Hut Closing Down in 2020?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
A misleading ad circulated on various websites.
Mass Starvation Looms as Yemen’s Currency Nears Historic Freefall
Ahmed Abdulkareem, MintPress News - 9 hours ago
“Yemen is now in imminent danger of the worst famine the world has seen for decades,” -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres The post Mass Starvation Looms as Yemen’s Currency Nears Historic Freefall appeared first on MintPress News.
Supreme Court Punts Census Lawsuit into January, No Quantifiable Harm Currently Appears
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
The New York lawsuit against the Trump administration -over disqualification of unlawful aliens in the 2020 election- was dismissed today by the Supreme Court [full pdf here] under procedural grounds. However, that said, there is a clear indication where the … Continue reading → The post Supreme Court Punts Census Lawsuit into January, No Quantifiable Harm Currently Appears appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Several North Carolina Fraternity Chapters Tied to Federal Drug Bust
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago
Twenty-one people have been charged with dealing drugs on and around college campuses after a multi-year federal investigation uncovered a drug ring involving students at three North Carolina universities, CNN reported. U.S. Attorney Matthew Martin said that those arrested were accused of dealing drugs in and around the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Duke University […]
Joe Biden Nominates Rep. Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 10 hours ago
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico to be United States Secretary of the Interior, NPR reported. As a member of the Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, Haaland would become the first Native American to have a cabinet secretary role amid a Senate confirmation. Biden’s transition team described her as a […]
Senate approves bipartisan bill to elevate status of antisemitism monitor
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday that seeks to elevate the position of the special envoy to monitor... The post Senate approves bipartisan bill to elevate status of antisemitism monitor appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
‘I’m Complying Sir!’—Despite Obeying Cops, Handcuffed Man Tortured by K-9 for 3 MINUTES
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist A renewed sense of scrutiny, which is well deserved, is being given to police departments across the country... The post ‘I’m Complying Sir!’—Despite Obeying Cops, Handcuffed Man Tortured by K-9 for 3 MINUTES appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Workers Expected To Face Questions About Holiday Travel Plans From Employers
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
CBS DFW Just because you’re off the clock over the holidays, doesn’t mean your boss can’t ask where you’re off to. Employees may face questions... The post Workers Expected To Face Questions About Holiday Travel Plans From Employers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Under Guise of Green Energy, Israel Entrenches Itself in Syria’s Golan Heights
Jessica Buxbaum, MintPress News - 10 hours ago
If Israeli energy firm Energix is successful, a sprawling complex of wind turbines will soon cover up to a quarter of the agricultural land still under the control of Syria’s indigenous Golan residents. The post Under Guise of Green Energy, Israel Entrenches Itself in Syria’s Golan Heights appeared first on MintPress News.
Former NSU Associate VP for Human Resources Sues School for Age and Sex-Based Discrimination
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago
The city of Richmond’s interim director of human resources is suing Norfolk State University for age and sex-based discrimination and demanding a jury trial, The Virginian-Pilot reported. The Nov. 12 district court lawsuit was filed on behalf of Mona Adkins-Easley, 65, former NSU associate vice president for human resources, who became Richmond’s interim director in […]
University of Evansville Faculty Senate Votes “No Confidence” to Controversial Academic Plan
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
The University of Evansville’s Faculty Senate voted “no confidence” to a controversial draft plan that would remove 17 majors and a quarter of faculty, Courier & Press reported. The resolution passed 14-1 with one abstention. It now goes to a full faculty vote. The draft academic realignment plan, introduced by UE President Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, will […]
Israeli forces are ‘ready to confront Iranian threat’ amid escalating tensions: MoD
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
[image: Israeli forces are ‘ready to confront Iranian threat’ amid escalating tensions: MoD] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz stressed the importance of continued pressure on Iran, noting that the Israeli army forces “are ready to confront any possibility of the Iranian threat in the region.” These comments came during Gantz’s talks with US Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley, on Friday about “the Iranian threat to the region.” “During the meeting, the two sides discussed various challenges and changes in the Middle East,” said a statement issued b...
Syria and Russia sign first agreement to not send weapons to space
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 11 hours ago
[image: Syria and Russia sign first agreement to not send weapons to space] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that Russia and Syria have agreed not to deploy weapons to space. The statement said on Friday: “On December 17, the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic, Sergey Lavrov and Faisal Mikdad , signed a joint statement on the non-deployment of the first weapons in space (NPOK).” The statement said, “In a joint statement, the Russian Federation and the Syrian Arab Republic stressed the need...
North Carolina Environmental Chief Michael S. Regan Tapped to Lead EPA
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
President-elect Joe Biden has picked North Carolina environmental chief Michael S. Regan as his Environmental Protection Agency head, News & Record reported. Regan – who has led North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality since 2017 – is known for “pursuing cleanups of industrial toxins and helping low-income and minority communities hit hardest by pollution,” News […]
Video footage of heavy clashes between Turkish-backed military and SDF in northern Syria
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
[image: Video footage of heavy clashes between Turkish-backed military and SDF in northern Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:35 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants launched a surprise attack on Thursday evening to capture two villages in the vicinity of ‘Ain ‘Issa, a key town in the Al-Raqqa Governorate. According to a report from the front, the Turkish-backed militants were initially successful against the Syrian Democratic Forces, as they managed to infiltrate their positions at the villages of Al-Jahbah and Al-Musharifah. However, by the morning, the Syrian Democratic Forces managed to...
Moment Azerbaijani military’s TikTok video is disrupted by Armenian artillery
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
[image: Moment Azerbaijani military’s TikTok video is disrupted by Armenian artillery] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:10 P.M.) – A new video shared this week showed the moment a TikTok clip for the Azerbaijani Armed Forces was disrupted by artillery fired by the Armenian troops nearby. In the video, the Azerbaijani troops can be seen posing with their assault rifles before Armenian artillery shells fall nearby, causing the soldiers to halt the filming. 🎥 Armenian artillery hits in moment Azeris tried to make a propaganda video during the artsakh conflict pic.twitter.com/gBK12kYiZo — ASB News...
A Former Students’ Perspective on Secretary of Education Finalist, Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick
cmaadmin, Diverse - 13 hours ago
Dr. Leslie T. Fenwick, dean emeritus and professor of educational leadership and policy has emerged as one of the finalists under consideration to be President-elect Joe Biden’s secretary of education. During my matriculation through the doctoral program at Howard University, I had the honor of learning under the tutelage of Dr. Fenwick.
Japan's Forgotten Plan To Drop Plague Bombs on America in World War II
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* Japan had already waged biological warfare in China. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Plans to employ bioweapons cannot help but seem especially short-sighted given the indiscriminate and unpredictable nature of diseases. During World War II, Japan infamously deployed biological weapons in attacks that infected and killed thousands of Chinese citizen. Less well known, however, is the fact that Japanese strategists also planned to deploy plague bombs against U.S. forces on at least four separate occasions—each only narrowly averted by circumstanc...
Armored Vehicles That 'Fly': Russia's Secret Weapon?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Since the 1970s, the Russian military has possessed a diverse fleet of armored vehicles it can drop out of airplanes … with parachutes, of course. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Though the era of mass airborne drops behind enemy lines may have passed, air-deployable vehicles still have great utility, even if they’re not especially tough. Since the 1970s, the Russian military has possessed a diverse fleet of armored vehicles it can drop out of airplanes … with parachutes, of course. The BMD family of infantry fighting vehicles is armed to the teeth...
Is There A 27 Million Year Cycle For Mass Extinction Or Just Coincidence?
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 9 hours ago
A new paper finds that mass extinction of land-dwelling animals - amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds- occur in a cycle of about 27 million years. A pattern in nature or just coincidence? Probably coincidence, since 27 million years give or take is a fantastic range of time but journalists and professional doomsday prophets are making something of it the way they do Mayan calendars and Biblical numerology. When it comes to real concepts of time, 66 million, 26 million, and 27.5 million don't have much in common. Yet the paper does link them as non-random events, using the bane...
U.S. Lawmakers Are Asking Whether Recent Massive Hack Attack Amounted To An Act Of War
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago
*The Hill:* *Lawmakers ask whether massive hack amounted to act of war * Lawmakers are raising questions about whether the attack on the federal government widely attributed to Russia constitutes an act of war. The hacking may represent the biggest cyberattack in U.S history, and officials are scrambling to respond. The response is further complicated by the presidential transition — President Trump has yet to comment publicly on the attack — and the fact that the U.S. has no clear cyber warfare strategy. *Read more* .... *Update #1:* An act of war? U.S. government, business...
7 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Friday, Dec. 18
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 9 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Seven new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia today (Friday, Dec. 18). All seven cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone — five are close contacts of previously reported cases and two are related to […]
What if the U.S. Navy Had Fewer Aircraft Carriers?
James Holmes, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E8BS1AR601&share=true] Should America instead invest in other platforms such as submarines? *Key point: *Just because we have a certain kind of navy now does not mean it is the best one. Perhaps aircraft carriers are too costly and vulnerable and a different fleet structure is needed? Here's a thought experiment: would America build the U.S. Navy currently plying the seven seas if it were starting from scratch? Color me skeptical. If not, what kind of navy *woul...
Nuclear Artillery: America's Secret Plan To Beat Russia in World War III?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Nuclear artillery shells could have been the ultimate weapon--or not. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Modern war won't necessarily involve a liberal sprinkling of little mushroom clouds—an epiphany we should all be thankful for. Today the use of nuclear weapons is a near-unthinkable military option of last resort. But back in the 1950s, that norm had yet to be established. The U.S. Army believed then that in the event of war with the Soviet Union, tactical nukes would be landing left and right across the battlefield. It therefore fielded the “Pent...
RANKED: Finest Aircraft Carriers Ever to Sail the Seven Seas
James Holmes, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E8C11BSU01&share=true] Carriers are large, complex warmachines and it is impressive when a country gets it right. *Key point: *These ships made history, either through combat or sheer technological advancement. Which is your favorite? Anyone who's tried to compare one piece of kit—ships, aircraft, weaponry of various types—to another will testify to how hard this chore is. Ranking aircraft carriers is no exception. Consulting the pages of *Jane's Fighting Ships* o...
Sports Ruling on Russian Athletes Reflects International Political Struggle
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Politics, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2WFH9XJY8G&share=true] Just like during the Cold War, international sports have become a realm of competition influenced by the Russian-Western divide. The Court of Arbitration for Sports upheld a ban against Russia over doping allegations, the latest in a prolonged—and politically charged—stand-off between Moscow and international sports institutions. Earlier this week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling blocking Russia from using its flag ...
Granny's on Instagram! In the COVID-19 era, older adults see time differently and are doing better than younger people
Marcia G. Ory, Regents and Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
Older adults – despite their awareness of increased risk of COVID-19 – are not reporting more feelings of anxiety, anger or stress than younger age groups.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/18/2020
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day * * * Readers, feel free to contact me at lambert [UNDERSCORE] strether [DOT] corrente [AT] yahoo [DOT] com, with (a) links, and even better (b) sources I should curate regularly, (c) how to send me a check if you are allergic to PayPal, and […]
Barbados eyes January start for medical cannabis industry
Matt Lamers, Marijuana Business Daily - 10 hours ago
Barbados has set January 2021 for the launch of its medical cannabis sector, as the country looks to gain a competitive edge over other Caribbean nations planning to capitalize on the nascent industry. The Eastern Caribbean country will regulate activities related to medical marijuana cultivation, processing, dispensing and export, empowering the Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority […] Barbados eyes January start for medical cannabis industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Your Moral And Intellectual Superiors
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 10 hours ago
“We fell in love with the fact that we had gotten a member of ISIS who would describe his life in the caliphate and would describe his crimes,” New York Times executive editor Dean Baquet tells NPR in an interview on Thursday. “I think we were so in love with it that when when we… Continue reading →
"Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop…"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 10 hours ago
*"Waiting For The Other Shoe To Drop…"* by Michael Snyder "Do you feel like another major crisis could erupt at any moment? If so, you are certainly not alone. Here in 2020, it has just been one thing after another, and we have come to expect the unexpected. Right now, so many people that I am hearing from are anticipating that more big trouble is just around the corner, but as we wait for “the other shoe to drop”, economic conditions all over the United States continue to rapidly deteriorate. For example, on Thursday we learned that the number of initial claims for unemployment be...
When schools are turned into indoctrination sausage grinders
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 10 hours ago
Reports like this one highlight the danger your kids face today if you send them to government schools. They aren't all as bad as Seattle's, but the trend is nevertheless nationwide. Seattle Public Schools recently held a racially charged teacher-training session that convicted US schools of committing “spirit murder” against black kids and demanded that white teachers “bankrupt [their] privilege in acknowledgment of [their] thieved inheritance.” According to whistleblower documents from the session that I’ve reviewed, the trainers began by claiming that teachers are coloniz...
All In This Together ♥
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
CBC, December 17th – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that Canadians who have received letters suggesting they may have to repay emergency relief benefits shouldn’t be concerned — at least for now. CBC, December 18th – Ottawa-area club plans to keep funds as ‘cushion’ against future expenses
Review Arab War Lords and Iraqi Star Gazers, Second Edition, Gertrude Bell’s The Arab of Mesopotamia
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
*Rich, Paul, Editor, **Arab War Lords and Iraqi Star Gazers, Second Edition, Gertrude Bell’s The Arab of Mesopotamia**, San Jose, New York, Lincoln, Shanghai: Authors Choice Press, 2001* *Arab War Lords and Iraqi Star Gazers* is a collection of two pamphlets Gertrude Bell wrote for British troops entering Iraq during World War I. The first was printed in 1916 called *The Arab of Mesopotamia* and the second came out the next year *Asiatic Turkey*. The writings were part information guides to the lands and people of the Ottoman Empire and part propaganda justifying why London in...
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 18
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
1959 Gen Qasim called Ahwaz and Mohammareh in Iran Arab Started supporting Arabs in Khuzistan province 1980 Iraq advanced 50km into Zagros Mountains in Iranian Kurdistan (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq review *Iran-Iraq War Volume 4: The Forgotten Fronts*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Iran-Iraq War*) (Musings On I...
Cannabis MSO Acreage appoints former top Pfizer executive as CEO
Solomon Israel, Marijuana Business Daily - 12 hours ago
Multistate marijuana company Acreage Holdings Inc. has appointed Peter Caldini as chief executive officer. Cannabis MSO Acreage appoints former top Pfizer executive as CEO is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
New Digital National Security Archive Collection Publishes Thousands of Declassified “Snowflakes” from Rumsfeld’s Pentagon
The Archive, UNREDACTED - 14 hours ago
The National Security Archive, with our partners at the scholarly publisher ProQuest, is publishing a new Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) collection of declassified “Snowflakes” memos authored by former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. The 20,975-page collection, Donald Rumsfeld’s Snowflakes, Part I: The Pentagon and U.S. Foreign Policy, 2001-2003, provides researchers with an unparalleled, hour-by-hour […]
PlayStation and Xbox Announced Refunds for Cyberpunk 2077?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Video game console creators announced refunds for Cyberpunk 2077 following an unprecedented number of customer complaints.
The Origins of Christmas Decorations: Decking the Halls of History
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself, dating to the Roman feast of Saturnalia.
How U.S. Defense Contractors Make Billions Off Missile Sales (Video)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*WNU Editor*: Missiles are the future when it comes to warfare. From CNBC ....* Missile sales are the number two defense export in the U.S. and production is dominated by a handful of companies such as Raytheon, Boeing and Lockheed Martin. As technology advances, will expensive missiles and hypersonic glide weapons dominate the market, or could start-ups and cheaper technology change the missile economy?*
Damage from Border Wall: Blown-Up Mountains, Toppled Cactus
AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Work crews ignite dynamite blasts in the remote and rugged southeast corner of Arizona, forever reshaping the landscape.
China's Army Battle Tanks Take Part In Mock Invasion Exercise Of Taiwan
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
During the drill, the invading 'red' force of 230 soldiers equipped with 30 tanks was tasked to seize a city complex defended by a 'blue' team of 70 troops and six tanks, according to CCTV *SCMP:* *China puts tanks to the test in a mock street battle for Taiwan * * CCTV footage highlights the PLA’s understanding that urban combat would be inevitable after landing on the island * But Taiwan’s own military has the advantage of being most familiar with the island’s complex geography, says military observer The People’s Liberation Army would deploy two of its main battle tanks in ...
Trump wins – Challenge to census dismissed for lack of jurisdiction
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 10 hours ago
Supreme Court Throws Out Challenge To Trump Excluding Undocumented Immigrants From Census Forbes Alison Durkee December 18, 2020 The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the Trump administration’s plan to keep undocumented immigrants from being included in the U.S. Census count used to reapportion House seats, ruling in a 6-3 vote Friday it was too early to consider the issue, delivering a blow to Democrats and immigration advocates who oppose the policy but not ruling out that another challenge can be brought if the policy moves forward. The Trump administration has said that...
Friends Of Australia Friday Loin Chops & Penguin
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 10 hours ago
It's Friday in Australia and We're having loin chops, salad, Alfredo Broccoli Noodles, and Little Penguin Shiraz Cabernet blend. Continue reading →
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