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Diane Ravitch's Blog: Nancy Carlsson-Paige: Online Preschool Stinks!

Diane Ravitch's Blog: Nancy Carlsson-Paige: Online Preschool Stinks! Nancy Carlsson
Jersey Jazzman; NJ Court Strikes Down Graduation Test; An Opportunity to Re

Jersey Jazzman; NJ Court Strikes Down Graduation Test; An Opportunity to Re-Think Testing
Janresseger: What If Policymakers Stopped Condemning Poor People and

Janresseger: What If Policymakers Stopped Condemning Poor People and Considered their Real Needs and

Oil gives back gains as U.S. stocks tumble on manufacturing woes

Oil's rally to a two-week high evaporated as weak U.S. manufacturing data coupled with Apple Inc.'s
Dallas Fed: Texas energy sector fell flat in fourth quarter

Growth in the Texas energy sector came to an abrupt halt in the fourth quarter as oil prices plummeted 40
Houston's Westlake Chemical grows with $265M deal

Houston-based Westlake Chemical Corp. is expanding its footprint in Asia and Europe by buying a French

Pelosi elected speaker as Dem House takes on Trump

The longtime Democratic leader won the gavel after previously dispatching a rebellion in her ranks.
POLITICO Playbook PM: Speaker Nancy Pelosi

And the partial government shutdown bleeds into the new Congress.
The survivor: Nancy Pelosi makes history — again

She will reclaim the speaker’s gavel in a stunning display of her power in the Democratic Caucus.

House Democrats Start Investigating Trump This Morning

Welcome to Donald Trump's nightmare.

HuffPost
Trump gives no timetable for Syria exit; wants to protect Kurds

Trump did not provide a timetable for the planned military exit from Syria, which he announced last month against the advice of top national security aides and without consulting lawmakers or U.S. allies participating in anti-Islamic State operations. The decision prompted Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to resign. Trump said on Wednesday he had essentially fired Mattis, whose letter of resignation was seen as a sharp rebuke to the Republican president.

Reuters
Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt Says Government Shutdown Merely 'An Inconvenience'

Fox News' Ainsley Earhardt on Wednesday downplayed the government shutdown's

HuffPost

‘All about the transformation’

Nez, Lizer urge innovation, efficiency
Letters: Park closure affects vendors’ livelihood

My grandmas and aunties showed up today ready to work, only to be turned away at a locked gate.
Protests fill special session

Bill to allow NTEC to take over NGS dead

We Only Need To Look At Our Runaway Greenhouse Neighbors To See Where Earth

As some Americans contend with a continuing debate over whether climate change exists at all, some
Here Are The Spine-Chilling Predictions Nostradamus Made For 2019

Michel de Nostredame, commonly known only as Nostradamus is considered by many as one of the greatest
Within A Decade, Earth Could Look As It Did 3 Million Years Ago

Earth’s near future may not be so bright. In fact, according to a recent study, our future planet

Photos show chaos on container ship as Dutch beach clean-up begins

The Dutch coastguard had released new photographs showing the chaos on board the cargo ship MSC Zoe which
Dutch transport services are most expensive in the EU

The Netherlands has the most expensive transport services in Europe, according to European statistics
Funerary urns fell overboard during ashes ceremony, boat company says

The mystery surrounding the arrival of three German funerary urns containing human ashes has been solved

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Security Updates Released for Critical Bugs

Today, Adobe released security bulletin APSB19-02 that describes two security updates for critical
Python 3.7 Is Now Available in the Microsoft Store for Windows 10

Last month the Python Software Foundation quietly published Python 3.7 in the Microsoft Store for Windows
Apple App Store Earns $1.22B During Holidays, But Stock Still Struggles

Despite announcing a record-breaking App Store 2018 holiday week, Apple's stock took a 38% nosedive

1 dead 3 injured as meteorite hits southern India (27 flags)

And it has created a record. First recorded human fatality due to a meteorite. Can someone bring up the
Donald Trump: Id bring back a hell of a lot worse than waterboarding (25

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/feb/06/donald-trump-waterboarding-republican-debate-torture
Iowans claim instances when Sanders was shorted delegates (20 flags)

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2016/02/06/iowans-claim-instances

Georgetown University’s Faculty Senate Proposes Gun Ban on Campus

Georgetown University is looking to ban guns on its campus.
Them Before Us

Defending the Rights and Well-being of Children Today
UC-Long Beach Lecturer May Fail Final Exam

Long Beach Lecturer Under Investigation for Final Exam Question on Gangs

DR Congo election observers say setbacks kept many from voting

More than one million voters in three opposition strongholds were excluded because of concerns about
Syria: North sees deadliest fighting in months

Dozens have died during recent fighting in rebel-held parts amid fears of Turkish offensive.
New US Congress makes history with record number of women

From the youngest woman to the first Muslim female representatives, no other US Congress has looked like

Top Products in Two Decades of Tech Reviews

Walt Mossberg on the dozen personal-technology products that were the most influential over two decades of
Diabetes Data Beamed to Your Phone

New meters from iHealth and LifeScan are small steps toward better diabetes care.
Two Houses, One Cable TV Bill

Walt answers questions from readers about streaming TV from one house to another and the search for

Israel settlers stone Palestinian PM’s convoy

Palestinian Prime Minister, Rami Hamdallah attends the lighting of the Christmas tree on December 1, 2018
Report: 30,000 Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa in 2018

Members of an Ultra-Orthodox Jewish family walk at the Jewish quarter in Jerusalem’s Old City
Health services in Gaza at stake due to severe lack of fuel

A Palestinian patient undergoes kidney dialysis at al-Shifa hospital during the continuing crisis of power

Nancy Pelosi elected as Speaker of diverse US House

The veteran lawmaker once again reclaims the Speaker's gavel as Democrats take control of the House.
China Moon mission lands Chang'e-4 spacecraft on far side

The robotic space mission is the first landing on the side of the Moon that never faces Earth.
Apple shares sharply lower in US trading

Apple shares fell more than 9% in early trading in the wake of Wednesday's warning about China sales.

Michael Foran hunted after ex-partner June Jones found dead

Police say there was evidence June Jones - found dead on New Year's Eve - suffered a brutal assault.
Portsmouth drink-drive and cocaine head teacher banned

Iain Gilmour, caught after drinking three bottles of wine and with cocaine, said he was under pressure.
Men jailed after streaming joyride in bus

The pair took the bus after the driver had parked up for a break, a court heard.

Police Whistleblowers’ Group Raises Concerns about Jon Wedger and Maggie

The Independent Police Support Group, which has existed since 2004 to provide “moral support and
“Police Whistleblower” Linked to Jon Wedger Promotes Quack Bleach Autism

On Twitter, autistic rights campaigner Fiona Pettit O’Leary challenges self-described “police
Gatwick Drone Arrests: How Twitter Mob Responded on 22 December

A Tweet from Sussex Police, 22 December: #GatwickDrones | Around 10pm today we made 2 arrests in

yahoo lifestyle interviewed me in April 2018 — the article is up today… (In

I did emphasize the fact that all psych meds have withdrawal issues. Unfortunately this article, like most
Reclaiming myself on the ground of myself

by Jen Peer Rich -- Until I let go of everything I trust and depend on externally, I am beholden others
~fragments from beyond the edge~

Pseudosanitysplaining: People In positions of authority who imagine they are not insane telling you that

Two sociologists detail ‘The Rise of Victimhood Culture’ and how it’s used

In 2014, Bradley Campbell and Jason Manning, associate professors of sociology at Cal State Los Angeles and
A reckoning is underway in US Catholic Church as 1000s of Priest are outed

Over the past four months, Roman Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have released the names of more than
Banks can arbitrarily unperson you : The story of Patreon censorship

Advice For Women Who Want Kids

This series contains candid advice for young women who know they want a family.
Hovercraft Parenting: Damaging a Generation

We have reached a time in history where helicopter parenting is no longer an adequate description for an
5 Things That’ll Make You Hate Your Kids

Here are 5 basic things (throughout your child’s life) that you can do to ensure you grow to hate

We Need to Talk about Sandy Hook

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Mowing the Lawn in Gaza

By Volaar “When thy intelligence shall cross beyond the whirl of delusion, then shalt thou become

Where Families With Children Use Housing Vouchers

When implemented properly, housing vouchers can give low-income families real choices about
In Case You Missed It...

This week at CBPP, we focused on food assistance, health, the federal budget and federal
ACA Enrollment Remains Strong, Despite Significant Headwinds

Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) federally run health insurance marketplace

Yes, The Federal Campgrounds We Operate Are Open During the Government

Several readers have been nice enough to write me and ask how my business is doing during the government
On The Continuing, Pervasive Hatred of Short-Sellers

@TeslaCharts @boriquagato @PlugInFUD @AlderLaneeggs
San Diego Restaurant Recommendation

I am not a foodie you should normally trust, but if you are in San Diego you need to go to Breakfast

The Nation’s Enduring Apartheid by Paul Street

by Paul Street Writer, Dandelion Salad The Official Website of Paul Street January 2, 2019 It’s a little
Happy New Year! The Radical MLK by The Anti-Social Socialist

Happy New Year! “I imagine you already know that I am much more socialistic in my economic theory
How We Pay For Medicare For All

Dandelion Salad TheRealNews on Dec 29, 2018 Prof. Robert Pollin and Michael Lighty discuss the findings of

Highly Facetious Comics #6

Joinmycult.org The post Highly Facetious Comics #6 appeared first on disinformation. [This is a
The Alzheimer’s Drug that Might Unlock Your Dreams

As excited as I get about the potentiality of psychedelic drugs, I get far more amped about pushing the
Did Marijuana Come from Outer Space?

Another way of putting that would be, is all weed space weed? According to some shamanic cultures, the

Off the Leash: How the UK is developing the technology to build armed

A new report published by Drone Wars UK reveals that, despite a UK government statement that it “does not
Why we persist in opposing the growing use of armed drones

Over the past two weeks, campaigners have been in New York taking part in meetings at the UN urging
Book Review: Death Machines: The Ethics of Violent Technologies by Elke

The ethical concerns raised by Elke Schwarz in her new book, Death Machines: The Ethics of Violent

The proteins that domesticated our genomes

EPFL scientists have carried out a genomic and evolutionary study of a large and enigmatic family of human
Study links altered brain chemistry, behavioral impairments in fish exposed

Study Links Altered Brain Chemistry, Behavioral Impairments in Fish Exposed to Elevated CO2 Research team
First accurate simulation of a virus invading a cell

For the first time, scientists know what happens to a virus' shape when it invades a host cell, thanks

Elizabeth Warren and the Trap for Black Voters

Americans are becoming dissatisfied with our political parties. Articles like this in the Black Agenda
“Mad Max: Fury Road” shows two futures for America

The reviewers are blind to any unconventional perspective. A clearer vision shows a stunningly politically
America’s New Year’s Resolution: see the future without fear!

For 2019, let's resolve to overcome our fears, face our challenges, and have a great year.

Inter Press Service

Getting Sustainable Development Back on Track in Asia & the Pacific

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana is UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and
Climate Change Forces Central American Farmers to Migrate

As he milks his cow, Salvadoran Gilberto Gomez laments that poor harvests, due to excessive rain or drought
DRC Farmers in “Schools Without Walls” Learn to Increase Harvest

It was almost four years ago in 2015 that members of Farmer’s Frame of Idiofa (FFI), a farmers group in the

Remilitarizing Argentina?

Livia Peres Milani The passage of two decrees in Argentina that allow the army to respond to transnational
Merten, Mercenaries, Marionettes and the Media Blackout on Haiti

Georgianne Nienaber Asking “Where is the PetroCaribe money?” (“Kot Kob PetroCaribe a?” in Creole), anti
Venezuela’s Seed Law is Being Implemented from Below

Within the framework of the approval of peasant rights by the UN Three years after its approval: The seed

2019
Festival of Lights

Bohemian National Hall, NYC — December 8, 2018
Preparing the Way

“May your hearts be illuminated by the love and light of my Son (Christ).” Blessed Virgin Mary

Crop Breeding for High Production, Water Use Efficiency & Albedo

It's a good way to confront mankind's growing need for food and the water needed to produce it
Biospheric Productivity (Global: The Recent Past) -- Summary

Since 1980 the Earth has weathered three of the warmest decades in the instrumental temperature record, a
Catastrophic Floods of Dartmoor, South West England

Are they few and far-between? ... or are they growing ever more frequent ... and ferocious?

Paraguayan group buys 124 YPF gasoline stations in 17 Argentine provinces

The Paraguay group Delta Patagonia has signed an agreement with Argentina's
Apple rattles markets as its sales slow down more than expected: CEO Tim

Apple has rattled investors with news that its sales have been slowing, blaming
Illegal migrants: UK redeploys patrol vessels from Mediterranean to the

An Iranian national and a British man have been arrested on suspicion of arranging

Offshore-wind developers and officials won’t reveal key details of

There’s a lot at stake for utility customers who may end up subsidizing projects to the tune of billions of
Resident wants setback resolutions for wind turbines #KS

All of my life I have thought of a setback as a bad thing. Something that takes your life from where it is,
Wind power developers miss deadline #TWN

Four offshore wind power developers yesterday failed to secure power purchase agreements with a favorable

All I want for 2019 is more (M)EU(s)!

Most of the kids growing up in the international environment have heard about MUNs, or Model United Nations
The relaunch of the EU's social dimension

The EU institutions have been trying to cope with the social challenges imposed by the economic crisis
The Global Compact for Migration: choosing a shared peaceful future

On 10th December 2018, Marrakech hosted the Global Compact of Migration adoption ceremony, before it was

Climate Skeptics: The Despised Minority

Vilifying climate heretics remains socially acceptable.
Thanks for a Great Year!

Your moral & financial support has been a blessing.
Whistler Ski Resort Plays Climate Scold, Gets Scalded

Jack Crompton, the mayor of Whistler, has damaged his community but gained nothing.

Signs and Signals Indicating Brain Cancer

Don’t start panicking at the title. You may be suffering from a headache due to exhaustion and will be fine
5 Symptoms Not to Ignore for Kidney Cancer

Kidney cancer is also called ‘Renal Cancer’, is a truly debilitating disease. This disease causes
5 Common Reasons for Bone Cancer

Cancer is one of those medical conditions which is frighteningly getting more common each day. Although

Animal Advocates Radio “Voices Carry for Animals #201” – K-9 UNCHAIN USA

**Tune In Thursday’s** On Jan 3rd, 2019 at 7:00 pm EST** LISTEN LIVE >> HERE 4:00 pm PST.. 5:00 pm
Amid Government Shutdown, Trump’s Interior Department Rolls Back

Source: Wildearthguardians.org Rule Changes Meant to Stymie Public Interest Groups, Undermine Right to
Missing in Southfield, Michigan: Gretchen Hammond…journalist documenting

This is extremely disturbing news, EVERYONE, and a CALL TO ACTION. Below is a December 27, 2018 post about

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists

Worth reading: Segregation, sexual harassment, and silencing scientists A few of the recent
It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare?

It's October. What's Congress doing about healthcare? We made it to October without
More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare

More reasons to oppose the latest awful iteration of GOPcare Many of us were cheered by

Planning the Matrix

~a short story~ by Jon Rappoport January 2, 2019 (To join our email list, click here.) Voices in an office&
The government “can’t find” $20 trillion, while pension funds are tanking

Note: the missing $20 trillion does not refer to the national debt. by Jon Rappoport December 31, 2018 (To
The Monolith: How I put together The Matrix Revealed

by Jon Rappoport December 30, 2018 In 1987, when I was researching my book, AIDS INC., I took a side road.

Brazilian President Bolsonaro lowers minimum wage

Brazil's new far-right President Jair Bolsonaro lowered the minimum wage. He signed a decree that sets
Israel worsens prison conditions for Palestinians billed as 'fulfilling

Israel is set to deliberately worsen the holding conditions for Palestinian prisoners with a cooking ban
Senate slaps down House attempt to end government shutdown

U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Wednesday the Senate will not consider bills

Terrace Tunnel: Man ends 10-hour ordeal above Wellington motorway by coming

The man who scaled pipes above a Wellington motorway tunnel entrance on State Highway 1 ended the 10-hour
Gisborne swimmer unaware that a major search was launched to look for him

A man who went for a late-night swim was unaware that a major search was under way to find him and even
It will be 'decades' before New Zealand's road toll drops

It will be several decades before New Zealand's road toll sees a substantial drop, Associate Transport

It’s the season! Making bird food.

One of the secret to great tit pics is to feed them well. You can buy “tit balls”, but for
Jack’s Walk

We had sunshine today! It didn’t last long and by the time Jack and I got outside it had gone behind
Hasan Minhaj’s critique of Saudi Arabia censored by Netflix

I have been praising Hasan Minhaj’s new weekly show on Netflix for its hard-hitting exposes of