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Do not be ruffled; do not be moved.
*Beloved* Mother and beloved friends, I rejoice to be with you in this moment. I have waited long, *very* long, beloved, to reach this moment when I might stand as an ascended being and in my robes of immortality to speak to you of God’s call to me long, long ago, which I also answered. I speak to you, beloved, of art and art itself in so many forms and manifestations. I have pursued art over many, many lifetimes and in doing this I have perfected my own soul. I have been able to draw back to myself the fragments of the soul. And I understand that you are now engaged in this,... more »
U.S. Army’s Chief Of Staff Meets Afghan President Ghani In Kabul
President @ashrafghani met General Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army at Arg today. General Milley said that the U.S. will continue to support an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. https://t.co/mYfjGTMe14 — Samim Arif (@SamimArif) January 3, 2019 *VOA:* *Incoming Top US General Meets Afghan President in Kabul * PENTAGON — Gen. Mark Milley, the Army chief of staff and incoming top U.S. general, has met with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at the presidential palace, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump criticized U.S. efforts in the war-torn country. U.S. a... more »
Incredible Hulk Star Lou Ferrigno Hospitalized After Vaccination Goes Terribly Wrong
While vaccinations have been declared safe by every major health body, the inconvenient truth remains that they are capable of causing immense harm when patients least expect it. To date, over $3.6 billion dollars has been paid out through VAERS, the vaccine injury reporting system run by the U.S. government, and many injuries are suffered by children or infants with developing bodies. This time around, the victim was one of the country’s most famous strongmen, actor Lou Ferrigno, who took to Twitter to share a warning with anyone who plans on getting one of the most popul... more »
hacking/surveillance news
1-2-19 In a powerful challenge to the dominance of the United States, China has launched its BeiDou satellite navigation system (bds) with global coverage…. “The U.S. could deny users access over certain areas, for example, in times of conflict,” Alexandra Stickings of the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies said. This new “Space Silk Road” has progressed rapidly. The rate at which China has produced this technology reveals the ambition and technical prowess of China. Global coverage of BeiDou was reached two years ahead of schedule. To achie... more »
Musical Interlude: Loreena McKennitt, “Mummers Dance”
Loreena McKennitt, “Mummers Dance”
Can A Planet Be Shaped Like Ultima Thule's Snowman? And Could There Be Dwarf Planets Like That In The Kuiper Belt And Beyond?
The answer is, yes approximately that snowman shape, but it would have to be spinning fast enough to be in gravitational equilibrium. Ultima Thule isn’t quite in equilibrium - it is spinning four or five times too slowly for that.. Here is a stereo image of Ultima Thule, alternating between two images which help if you don’t have 3D Anaglyph glasses. Dubbed “the snowman” After all Pluto and Charon are similar to this, two round objects that rotate around their common barycenter, and keep the same face towards each other all the time read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky, Messier 63 is about 25 million light-years distant in the loyal constellation Canes Venatici. Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majestic island universe is nearly 100,000 light-years across, about the size of our own Milky Way. Known by the popular moniker, The Sunflower Galaxy, M63 sports a bright yellowish core and sweeping blue spiral arms, streaked with cosmic dust lanes and dotted with pink star forming regions. * Click image for larger size.* This deep exposure also reveals an enormous but dim arc extending far into the halo above the... more »
Chet Raymo, "Cosmic View"
*"Cosmic View"* by Chet Raymo "When writing about Philip and Phylis Morrison's "Powers of Ten" the other day I found I had made the following notation in the flyleaf, perhaps a dozen or more years ago: Britannica 32 volumes 1000 pages per vol 1200 words per page 5 letters/wd =200 million letters So, 200 million letters in the 32 volume set of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Why was I making that estimate? I can think of several possibilities. Perhaps… *1.* I was making a comparison with the number of nucleotide pairs in the human DNA; that is, the number of st... more »
Kahlil Gibran, "The Prophet- On Pain"
*"The Prophet- On Pain"* "Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Even as the stone of the fruit must break, that its heart may stand in the sun, so must you know pain. And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy; And you would accept the seasons of your heart, even as you have always accepted the seasons that pass over your fields. And you would watch with serenity through the winters of your grief. Pain is the bitter potion by which the physician within you heals your ... more »
"You Better Decide..."
“A wise man once said you can have anything in life, if you sacrifice everything else for it. What he meant is, nothing comes without a price. So before you go into battle you better decide how much you're willing to lose." - "Grey's Anatomy"
Democrats Celebrate The Arrival Of An Openly Anti-Semitic Member Of Congress
Meanwhile, two years of lunacy, superstition and junk science begins.
North Korea Could Have 100 Nuclear Warheads by 2020: Analyst
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* Calling Donald Trump. Decked out in a dark suit, surrounded by leather-bound books and sitting comfortably on a plush sofa, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivered an olive branch of sorts to the United States during his annual New Years Day speech. His meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump last June in Singapore was a helpful and productive exchange of ideas, Kim told his countrymen—one he would like to continue in 2019. But, Kim continued, if Washington continues to push for one-sided demands or pressure it into unilateral nuclear dis... more »
Taiwan's Sneaky Plan to Build Deadly Cruise Missiles (And It Involves This Old Fighter Jet)
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Thanks to a a 60-year-old engine design (from the U.S.). The Taiwanese government reportedly is reverse-engineering old, U.S.-made jet engines for use on high-speed cruise missiles. According to a local media report, the Taiwanese air force and the Chinese Academy of Sciences are collaborating on the reverse-engineering of the General Electric J85 engine, two of which power each of Taiwan's roughly two-dozen F-5 fighters. The Taiwanese air force operated more than 300 F-5s before replacing them with American-made F-16s, French Mirage 2000s and locall... more »
The Diversity Hustle
There is only one thing more reprehensible than overt racism and that is exploiters who use the pains of marginalized people to advance their own agendas. There is a reason I find myself being more and more repulsed by Democrats, I’ve come to accept the mendacity of Republicans, however the hypocrisy of Democrats and their enablers in mainstream media is something that truly gets under my collar. A few hours ago, Nancy Pelosi reclaimed the… The post The Diversity Hustle appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Stunner – Bolsonaro Open To “U.S. Strategic Alliance” Military Base in Brazil…
In the realm of everything geopolitical in consequence, a recent article from an interview with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro highlights the globalists’ worst nightmare. And the comments from the WTO reflects the global influence of President Donald J Trump. Before … Continue reading →
Is Jim Webb President Trump's Choice To Be The Next U.S. Secretary of Defense
*Politico:* *Jim Webb emerges as candidate for Defense secretary* Jim Webb, the iconoclastic former Democratic senator from Virginia who served as Ronald Reagan's secretary of the Navy, is under consideration for Defense secretary, according to an administration official with knowledge of the process. Webb would be an eye-opening choice as a member of the opposing party who briefly ran for president in 2015. But his views on foreign policy and military affairs align with President Donald Trump in key respects. For example, he ran for the Senate in 2006 on a platform to withdraw ... more »
Competitive elections are good for democracy – just not every democracy
Katrina Kosec, Lecturer, Global Political Economy, Johns Hopkins University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Elections are supposed to hold politicians accountable: Officials who fear losing their seat will work harder for voters. But in some countries, political competition actually makes government worse.
Reporter Quits NBC Citing Network’s Support For Endless War
Reporter Quits NBC Citing Network’s Support For Endless War by Caitlin Johnstone, https://caitlinjohnstone.com/ A journalist with NBC has resigned from the network with a statement which highlights the immense resistance that ostensibly liberal mass media outlets have to antiwar narratives, skepticism of US military agendas, and any movement in the opposite direction of endless military expansionism. […]
China Ready to Use Military Force in Taiwan
There is, IMO, 99.99999% probability that China will NOT goto war with Taiwan. The consequence of military action is very clear: every single Taiwanese will oppose China (peaceful re-unification will be dead forever). However, this does not mean China will not use some form of coercion to force Taiwan to comply to its wishes. All […]
Israel to Harshen Conditions for Palestinian Prisoners
RT America Published on Jan 3, 2019 Manila Chan talks to Former UK MP George Galloway on Israel public security minister Gilad Erdan’s announcement introducing harsher prison conditions for Palestinians. They discuss whether or not if this decision is part of a concerted effort to pressure Hamas to return captives, if Israel has the right to […]
The Man Who Could Start World War III
If Hillary had been elected as POTUS, the planned WW3 would have started in 2017. The Illuminists-Globalists are running out of time. – The Man Who Could Start World War III by Dave Hodges, https://www.thecommonsenseshow.com/ … US Intelligence Agencies Do Not Serve the Best Interests of the Country There are many good men and women who […]
The Truth About Israel, Boycotts, and BDS
The Intercept Published on Dec 14, 2018 Incoming members of Congress, Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, have both come out in favor of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement — the first House members to ever do so. Critics, however, suggest that BDS is anti-Semitic and undermines a two-state solution in the Middle East. Others […]
ETF, Gold as Collateral, Treasuries… Q&A with Lynette Zang
ITM Trading Streamed live 5 hours ago Link to the Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/etf-g… 1. Steve P: After the reset, instead of converting your metal, wouldn’t it be better if we used our silver and gold as collateral and borrowed fiat against it? 2. Eric E: what can you say about when the 10-year Treasury Yield […]
Keiser Report: Outrunning Debt in 2019
RT Published on Jan 3, 2019 In this second of three New Year’s specials of the Keiser Report, Max and Stacy make predictions for 2019: geo-economics and politics will be big this year as China and the US battle it out for global economic supremacy. Will the Belt and Road Initiative receive a military response? How […]
Trump: I Don’t Want to Be in Syria Forever, It’s Sand & Death, Not Wealth
RT Published on Jan 2, 2019 #Trump #Syria US President Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw troops from Syria, describing the country as nothing more than “sand and death” at a cabinet meeting in Washington DC on Wednesday. end
Mayhem in the FX Market Pointing to Major Cracks in the System
Multiple FX Pairs Suddenly Flash Crash, Yields Tumble, Gold Surges by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ In what some have suggested is a chained liquidation stemming from the collapse of AAPL shares after-hours, multiple FX pairs are flash-crashing across the globe amid still low liquidity conditions in what appears to have been the unwind of a pair trade where an […]
Why Establishment Democrats Are Attacking Journalism On Their Preferred 2020 Presidential Candidates
Establishment Democrats are engaged in a concerted effort to smear and undermine journalism that examines any of their preferred 2020 presidential candidates. The effort aims to enforce conformity in the same manner that Democratic Party leaders coerced supporters of Senator Bernie Sanders into lining up behind Democratic presidential nominee Hillary The post Why Establishment Democrats Are Attacking Journalism On Their Preferred 2020 Presidential Candidates appeared first on Shadowproof.
Sudan Protests : Going strong and big against El-Bashir
The anniversary of Sudan’s independence was loud and big in 2019 without a doubt, it will be a day to remember for several generations. Within few hours following the Friday prayers in Sudan, Sudanese political powers and parties and before them, Sudanese people will protest once again demanding Omar El-Bashir to step down across the country in an original Arab Spring traditional Friday protest. [image: El-Bashir degage] El-Bashir degage graffiti is making round in SudanIt also has got a name “The Freedom and change Friday”. This will be the first major protest after the successful ma... more »
How long will men deceive themselves?
*Now* the identity of the alchemist is to be found in the mandate *Create! * And in order that he might obey, the fiery energies of creation are dispensed each moment. Like crystal beads descending upon a crystal thread the energies of the creative essence of Life descend into the chalice of consciousness. Neither halting nor delaying in their appointed course they continue to fall into the repository of man’s being. Here they create a buildup for good or for ill as each iota of universal energy passes through the recording nexus and is imprinted with the fiat of creation. T... more »
Modi-Trump bromance ends on sour note
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Iran challenges Saudi role in the Afghan endgame
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Byron York: Dems ready new/old plan for border security
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France extradites ex-Moscow Region Finance Minister Kuznetsov to Russia
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U.S. Warns Iran On Missile Launches. Iran Rejects These Warnings
A Sayad missile fires from Talash missile system during the air defence drill in an undisclosed location in Iran. Picture: AFPS *Reuters: **U.S. warns Iran on space launches, Tehran rejects concerns* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States issued a pre-emptive warning to Iran on Thursday against pursuing three planned space rocket launches that it said would violate a U.N. Security Council resolution because they use ballistic missile technology. Iran rejected the warning, issued by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, saying its space vehicle launches and missile tests were not ... more »
Sample letter to Senators to open government
I posted the attached letter on my two Senators and Senator McConnell’s websites. If you like this, please feel free to modify and use. ************************** Senator, it is time to open the government, so please pass the forthcoming two house … Continue reading →
David Warner speaks publicly for the first time in months, but doesn't say much
While Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith both made reference to the specifics of the Cape Town ball-tampering incident in their media outings last month, David Warner opts to speak about the positives of his year-long exile from professional cricket.
Body found in north Queensland believed to be missing woman Ebony King
Just In - 2 hours ago
Police believe they have found the body of 34-year-old Ebony King, who was last seen trying to cross a fast-moving creek in far north Queensland about a week ago.
Living the US government shutdown
As the US government shutdown continues, many federal workers are struggling with the resulting economic uncertainty. The ABC's North America correspondent Conor Duffy, who's wife is a federal employee, reflects on the impacts.
Six killed as multi-vehicle crash causes diesel spill, fireball on US highway
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Almost 200 litres of diesel spilled across a Florida highway in a four-vehicle crash ignites, sparking a fire so large a helicopter is sent to search for hikers in the adjoining woods who may have also been injured.
Off-duty paramedics resuscitate woman who got into trouble at beach south of Adelaide
Just In - 2 hours ago
The two paramedics performed CPR on the woman after she was pulled from the water. SA Ambulance says she responded well to treatment on the way to hospital.
Australian shares tumble, following Dow's 660-point drop
The Australian share market tumbles after Apple's worst trading day in six years sparked a sell-off in global markets.
Bestjet founder married to failed budget airline boss
As thousands of Bestjet customers chase reimbursement for bookings following the company's collapse, court documents reveal a family link to Air Australia, which folded in 2012 with debts of nearly $100 million.
Outpouring of grief for Northern Territory meningococcal victim Mary-Ellen Hurley
Northern Territory meningococcal victim Mary-Ellen Hurley is being remembered by those closest to her as a "beautiful angel" filled with "kindness, compassion and enormous heart".
Inside the Scientology headquarters where a 'beloved member' was fatally stabbed
It sounds like a spa resort — with a gym, cafe, sauna, recording studio and a grand auditorium — but the building where a man was stabbed to death on Thursday is the largest Scientology centre outside the United States.
Clinton Crony Says Bernie Supporters Must Be Silenced For 2020 Primaries
Well, like it or not the dust has barely settled from the November midterms and the 2020 presidential race is already underway. Campaigns are being launched, names are being floated, “Gosh look what an ordinary person I am!” videos are being live streamed from politicians’ […]
Dow Drops 660 Points Day Nancy Takes Power; Markets off Nearly 20% Since Election
What is the easiest way to stop the Trump Economic Juggernaut? Elect Democrats. They can screw up anything. Democrats wiped out nearly 2 years of gains since the election. This past election was very expensive to those who have 401(k)s. The Wall costs $5 Billion, investors have lost trillions because Democrats want to make it … Continue reading "Dow Drops 660 Points Day Nancy Takes Power; Markets off Nearly 20% Since Election"
Russia Formally Charges U.S. Marine Vet Paul Whelan With Spying
*Daily Mail:* *BREAKING: Russia formally charges US Marine vet Paul Whelan with spying after he was 'caught red-handed in Moscow hotel room with flash drive containing names of secret agents'* * US Marine veteran Paul Whelan has been indicted by Russia for alleged spying * He now faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted of the espionage charges * Whelan was arrested on December 28 at the Metropol Hotel in Moscow * Russian media says he was detained because he received a database of employees of a 'secret' Russian agency * Whelan, 48, was in Moscow to attend a wedding when he di... more »
Decepticon Senator Mitt Romney Given Seat on Foreign Relations Committee…
A predictable assignment for a Decepticon tool placed to protect the interests of the multinationals. A committee position on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ensures that Mittens can prosper from the indulgences of foreign lobbying efforts. WASHINGTON DC – Sen. … Continue reading →
Not Senator McSally….
Senator Sinema: (link) As many may reference, when CTH’s notes an opposition member with exceptional agitprop skills -regardless of opinion toward them as an opponent- CTH gives them credit. This is very well played. Ms. Sinema has intelligent political skills. … Continue reading →
The Dark Overlord Hackers Threaten To Release TOP SECRET Files of 9/11 Litigation Unless Paid In Bitcoin
By Aaron Kesel A hacker group known as The Dark Overlord (Tdo) has announced it has breached a law firm handling cases related to the... more »
UAH: 2018 6th Warmest – Colder Than 2017, 2016 , 2015 , 2010 and 1998
Originally posted on sunshine hours: UAH Satellite Global Lower Temperature shows 2018 as 6th warmest.
Denied
From Clive Best: Posted on January 3, 2019 by Clive Best I have just finished reading the book ‘Denied’ by Richard Black, the director of the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and ex-BBC environment editor. It is well written and easy to read. He claims to demolish the climate “contrarian” and climate “denier” positions […]
Polish government: wind turbines will be scrapped within 17 years
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: charles the moderator / January 3, 2019 From wysokienapiecie.pl All wind farms operating today in Poland will be scrapped by 2035, with no new turbines built to replace them, stipulates draft “Energy Policy of Poland until 2040” presented by Ministry of Energy on Friday. This is a political decision, […]
Arctic Sea Ice Volume 2-Jan-2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: ? From DMI
Half of Greece is white
Snow all the way to the sea, incredible pictures. 3 Jan 2019 – Unique, whitish images are recorded from dawn on Thursday in dozens of regions of the country, with residents trying to capture them with their cell phones, cameras, even by drone. Early snow in many parts of the country, with the snow coming in ... Read moreHalf of Greece is white The post Half of Greece is white appeared first on Ice Age Now.
“Extraordinary” bad weather (dense snowfall) for Greece
3 Jan 2019 – Heavy snowfall, even in lowlands of the central and northern country and low temperatures, will affect the entire country for the next two days, warns a new extraordinary report on dangerous weather issued by the National Meteorological Service. According to the extraordinary bulletin of dangerous climatic events issued by the NMS, the snowfall ... Read more“Extraordinary” bad weather (dense snowfall) for Greece The post “Extraordinary” bad weather (dense snowfall) for Greece appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record winds in Finland just short of hurricane force
Trees down. More than 80,000 lose power. Also 14-meter (46-ft) waves …. And snow. At the Kökar Bogskär, the 10-minute average wind speed Tuesday night was about 117 km per hour. This beat the former Finnish record of about 112 km / h), measured in 1971, twice in 1975 and 1995, says meteorologist Pauli Jokinen . The ... Read moreRecord winds in Finland just short of hurricane force The post Record winds in Finland just short of hurricane force appeared first on Ice Age Now.
How Quickly Could The Stock Market Bring Down The Trumpist Regime?
It's worth noting (again) that Trump's days in the White House could be coming to a close more rapidly that previously thought. Alan Hall is a senior analyst at the Socionomics Institute, a think tank dedicated to using data on social mood to understand and anticipate social trends. He sees trouble on the horizon for Señor Trumpanzee, based on more than just Mueller's investigations into Putin-Gate. He wrote that the third of the country that actually wants the dangerous and destructive orange orangutang to stay in office "should hope the stock market rises, and those who want him... more »
Homes evacuated, highway closed for entire day as fuel tanker explodes
The driver of a fuel tanker makes a lucky escape after his vehicle bursts into flames on the Princes Highway near Wollongong, forcing nearby homes and a childcare centre to be evacuated.
'I can do it in monk's robe': Japan's monks post videos of themselves skateboarding, juggling
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Japan's monks take to social media to show how flexible they are in their traditional garb after one of their own is fined for driving in a robe.
Treasure hunters descend after shipping containers wash up on Dutch islands
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Up to 270 shipping containers fall from one of the world's largest cargo ships into the North Sea, attracting treasure hunters and clean-up volunteers alike to beaches in the Netherlands.
Video shows aftermath of Mexican Mayor's assassination after less than two hours in office
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Residents in the Mexican city of Tlaxiaco detain a suspected assassin, just moments after he allegedly shot dead their newly elected Mayor Alejandro Aparicio, in a video live-streamed to the victim's own Facebook account.
Live: Australia snares just one wicket before lunch as Pujara approaches double ton
Australia's bowlers find an early breakthrough on day two, but India is still cruising with Cheteshwar Pujara now past 150. Follow the action from the SCG in our live blog.
'False sense of security': Experts sound warning over 'sunscreen pills'
Just In - 4 hours ago
Australians are being offered pills that claim to "protect skin" and "limit the damage caused by the sun's rays". But experts say there is no evidence they work and could be putting people at risk.
Watch and act alert issued as wilderness fire sends smoke cloud over Hobart
A wilderness fire burning uncontrolled in Tasmania's south-west has sent a smoke cloud over Hobart, and may threaten several townships in the next few hours, the fire service says.
Chet Raymo, “The Burden Of Thinking”
*“The Burden Of Thinking”* by Chet Raymo “Let me speak for gray. Not black or white. Good or evil. Truth or falsity. Yes or no. Let me speak for maybe. Sort of. More or less. I think so. I am reluctant to speak for gray for fear of being considered wishy-washy. Indecisive. Unprincipled. But lately it seems as if we are surrounded on every side by zealots, and it's not a pretty sight. We are surrounded by people who are so certain of their Truth that they are willing to strap bombs to their chests and walk into crowded pizza parlors. Or fly airplanes into towers. Or bomb abortion cl... more »
Was President Trump’s Visit to Walter Reed Hospital Ignored by the Media?
The media doesn't typically afford prominent coverage to year-old stories.
Roy Moore Says He Was Duped Into Appearing on Comedy Show
Former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore says he didn't know he was dealing with comedian Sacha Baron Cohen when he agreed to appear on a television show.
California Leftist Introduces Impeachment Articles
[image: calif-leftist-introduces-impeachment-articles] Representative Brad Sherman, who represents the Golden State’s 30th district, introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump today.
New Congress Is “Most Diverse in U.S. History.” Is This a Good Thing?
[image: new-congress-is-most-diverse-in-us-history-is-this-a-good-thing] The 116th Congress was just sworn in, and much is made of how it’s the “most diverse in U.S. history.” But is diversity really a strength? Or is it a weakness to be overcome?
Japan to focus on electronic warfare and cyber areas: Fresh approach to Russia?
Japan to focus on electronic warfare and cyber areas: Fresh approach to Russia? Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan is focused on a five-year plan to upgrade areas related to electronic warfare, cyber wars, cyberspace, and other modern military areas. At the same time, Japan understands the growing […]
Jan. 3: Still quiet -but this could well be our decisive year.
Some good news for a change. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/02/north-atlantic-right-whales-canadian-waters ______________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/03/jamal-khashoggi-suspects-appear-before-saudi-court We will pass lightly over the fact that the Saudi prince who almost certainly ordered the killing is not being arrested. No. Let's take a look at the whole picture. The world is in high moral dudgeon that a Saudi journalist was murdered (probably) by his own government. Okay. So why is it that nobody gives muc... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 3, 2019
U.S. military advisers work with Afghan soldiers at an artillery position in Maidan Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2018. (Photo: James Mackenzie/Reuters/Newscom) *Jeff Smith, Daily Signal*: *Why America Cannot Afford to Pull Out of Afghanistan* While the White House and U.S. military commanders insist no decision has been made, Washington is alive with speculation that President Donald Trump intends to order the withdrawal of half of the 14,000 U.S. military personnel currently operating in Afghanistan. The president, who has been critical of the Afghan war in the past, mad... more »
Famous holistic doctor announced I was murdered in viral videos my family saw
On January 1st and 2nd “Dr.” William Mount began making multiple videos on multiple channels and platforms, that I had been murdered. He has a significant reach on social media with hundreds of thousands of followers. At first I did my best to make light of his bizarre behavior. But then I saw some of […] The post Famous holistic doctor announced I was murdered in viral videos my family saw appeared first on Health Nut News.
It’s getting harder to influence the Fed
The Economist has an interesting article discussing central bank independence: Mr Trump has already appointed a majority of the sitting governors of the Federal Reserve Board. Had he kept his mouth shut but appointed more doveish types, he might have achieved the same end without the outcry. That sounds reasonable at first glance, but there […] The post It’s getting harder to influence the Fed appeared first on Econlib.
World News Briefs -- January 3, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters: **U.S. issues China travel advisory amid increased tensions* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department on Thursday renewed its warning for U.S. citizens traveling in China to exercise increased caution due to “arbitrary enforcement of local laws” amid heightened diplomatic tensions over the arrest in Canada of a Chinese technology company executive. The updated travel advisory maintains the warning at “Level 2” but also warns about extra security checks and increased police presence in the Xinjiang Uighur and Tibet Autonomous Regions. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE E... more »
Democrats take over House divided on progressive agenda
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Has Trump Been Outmaneuvered on Syria Troop Withdrawal?
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China expects more US provocations
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Worsening economy, stalled denuclearization blamed for South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s declining approval rate
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Why Trump’s Advisors Keep Quashing His Realist Whims
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Schools with Affected Research Grants Decry Shutdown
West Virginia State University has research grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture totaling several million dollars, and school leaders began formulating contingency plans when a partial federal government shutdown that could jeopardize the projects appeared imminent.
Mutcherson Marks Three Major Firsts for Rutgers Law School in Camden
Noted bioethics and health law scholar Kimberly Mutcherson is the first woman, first African-American and first LGBT person to be named co-dean of Rutgers Law School in Camden.
Senators Seek Feedback to Help Student Borrowers of Color
Sen. Doug Jones D-Ala. along with Senators Catherine Cortez-Masto D-N.M., Kamala Harris D-Calif. and Elizabeth Warren D-Mass. submitted a letter to more than 100 stakeholders around the nation requesting feedback that can advance policies for student borrowers of color and work to make higher education more equitable. The key stakeholders who received the letter are […]
Largest-Ever Congressional Black Caucus Sworn In
The swearing-in Thursday of the 116th Congress included the largest class of the Congressional Black Caucus since its inception in 1971 – growing from 13 members then to 46 last year to a record 55 today.
Trash Talking the Tories
Back in September, yours truly was privileged enough to speak at the Derby Transformed event. This is the audio of the rally at the end featuring Chris Williamson, Derby City Labour Group leader Lisa Eldret, Lauren Mitchell, a Labour councillor in Hucknall in Ashfield, Paul Mason and, um, me. Please find below the recording - I start sounding off at 44.50. Also, keep an eye out for further recordings from the day on Derby Social Club's Soundcloud page.
Nancy Pelosi victorious – why the California Democrat was reelected speaker of the House
Kathryn L. Pearson, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Minnesota at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
First elected in 1987, Pelosi offers decades of experience at building coalitions and she excels as a Democratic fundraiser. Still, the vote was closer than expected.
ASSA 2019
I just arrived at the ASSA meetings in Atlanta. Readers of this blog might be interested in the following public events that I am involved with. First, I will have a book signing to celebrate the publication of the 10th edition of my intermediate macro text. It is Saturday at 2:10 pm at the Worth Publishers booth. (I understand that copies are already going fast, so if you want one, you might stop by the booth earlier to pick it up.) Second, I will be speaking at this session: Saturday, January 5 What Should Students Learn From Intermediate Theory Classes? Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 10:1... more »
ALL OF TRUMP'S BORDER PATROL BUDDIES ARE FREQUENT FOX GUESTS
I think the best explanation for President Trump's surprise appearance in the White House briefing room today is this: Someone was unhappy there was so much news coverage of the Democrats today. — Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) January 3, 2019 But the president also had a message, and he brought along guests to deliver it: President Donald Trump made a quick, unannounced stop in the White House briefing room Thursday to reiterate his hard-line border wall stance amid an ongoing partial government shutdown. The surprise appearance, which lasted just a few minutes, marked the pres... more »
President Trump Posts Border Wall Meme on Instagram That Will Make Democrats Go Bananas….
Oh dear. U.S. President Donald J Trump just posted a graphic on his Instagram account that will likely make his political opposition go bananas. Epic: (Link) From all appearances President Trump is not backing down from his demand for border … Continue reading →
Beyond Expectations: ADP December Payroll Report – 271,000 Job Gains Recorded…
Tomorrow, Friday January 4th, the U.S. Labor Department will release the December jobs report which will offer an in-depth look at the labor market including: job additions, the unemployment rate, the labor participation rate and actual wage growth. In the … Continue reading →
Resistance Day #1 – Speaker Nancy Pelosi Takes Control of House of Representatives…
Today the official first day of the 116th congressional session begins with Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi taking control over the House of Representatives. Speaker Pelosi delivers the first of many speeches to her audience.
At the fitness center
[image: Image may contain: one or more people, people sitting and shoes] I haven’t noticed any increase in traffic—must be fewer resolutions to exercise and lose weight this year. About a month ago I mentioned a man I was watching who was having a huge struggle using his walker, but who wouldn’t accept help from anyone. It would take him about 5 minutes to get from the door to the rowing machine. I would watch him each time I’d decide I really didn’t want to walk a mile on the Treadmill, then I’d keep going when I saw how hard he was working to build up his legs Then one day I... more »
'Secret' Evidence Vindicates Michael Flynn's 'Treasonous' Dinner With Putin
[image: undefined] Over the last month we have learned much more about the circumstances surrounding the departure of former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI about a conversation with then-Russian ambassador to the United States Sergey Kislyak; one on December 29, 2016 in which Flynn urged the Russians to "refrain from escalating the situation in response to sanctions that the US had imposed against Russia," and another conversation in which Kislyak told Flynn that Russia had decided to moderate its response ... more »
Prospects For Peace And Prosperity In 2019: Our New Year Predictions
President Trump has taken credit for an early stock boom in his presidency. Will a bust threaten him more than "Russiagate"? Are we about to see a real crack-up of the mainstream media, as credibility among the American public plummets. What hot spots threaten to break into open flame? Ukraine? Liberty Report predictions for 2019:
"How It Really Is"
A good thing that's none of use... right? lol
Former NY Times Editor Says Fox Took Her Book Out of Context
Jill Abramson, the former editor of 'The New York Times,' says that Fox News took her criticism of the newspaper's Trump coverage "totally out of context" in a story.
Did Nancy Pelosi Offer a Border Wall in Exchange for a Full Gun Ban?
If true, this is our chance to see what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Did the Coast Guard Start Reselling Seized Cocaine Amid Government Shutdown?
The government can raise funds in many different ways, but selling recreational drugs would be a whole new enterprise.
"We Don't Get To Choose..."
“We don't get to choose what is true. We only get to choose what we do about it.” - Kami Garcia
Left-wing Hate Group SPLC Faces Charges of Racketeering and Abetting Theft
[image: left-wing-hate-group-splc-faces-charges-of-racketeering-and-abetting-theft] The left-wing hatemongers at the SPLC are defending themselves against charges of theft and racketeering over one of their attacks against “thought crime.”
Loon Congressman: Trump Is Hitler, Blacks Better Watch Out
[image: loon-congressman-trump-is-hitler-blacks-better-watch-out] The Democrat congressman who thought too many Marines stationed on Guam would capsize the Pacific isle thinks that Donald Trump is another Hitler.
"The One Thing You Need in This Market"
*"The One Thing You Need in This Market"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "We looked back yesterday. Today, we will look ahead. As we will see, the past casts its shadow over the future. Bloomberg is on the case: "Key Fed Yield Gauge Points to Rate Cuts for First Time Since 2008" "Some of the most accurate gauges of economic health are pricing in lower Fed rates for the first time in more than a decade. The little-known near-term forward spread, which reflects the difference between the forward rate implied by Treasury bills six quarters from now and the current three-month y... more »
Lawsuit Contests Constitutionality of the 1996 Telecom Act Which Doesn’t Allow Opposing Cell Towers Due to Health Risks
By B.N. Frank Because of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Americans have not been allowed to oppose the installation of cell towers and other wireless... more »
Erdogan vows to boost security cooperation with Iraq
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed to deepen Turkey’s security cooperation with Iraq, while speaking at a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Ahmed Salih in Ankara on Thursday. Erdogan said that the two countries should work together in different areas, such as military, economics and culture, but stressed that the fight against terrorism […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed rebels score important victory after fending off HTS offensive in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed National Liberation Front scored an important victory on Thursday after their troops managed to fend off a massive attack by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in southern Idlib. The National Liberation Front was able to not only beat back the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fighters near the key city of Ma’arat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian soldier allegedly stands ground in Manbij after US Army demands removal of Syrian flag (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – A video has surfaced this week of a group of U.S. Army personnel coming face-to-face with the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 1st Armored Division outside the city of Manbij. According to reports, the U.S. military went up to the 1st Division and requested that the they remove their flag from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraq backs Syria’s return to the Arab League
Iraqi top diplomat Mohamed Alhakim has confirmed the country’s support for Syria’s return to the Arab League, in a statement quoted by the Foreign Ministry. “Iraq supports the unity of Syria and its return to its normal position in the Arab world and the region and the restoration of its position in the Arab League,” the Twitter post read. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 3, 2019
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) listens next to Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan during a Cabinet meeting on day 12 of the partial U.S. government shutdown at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young *Reuters:* *For Shanahan, a very public debut in Trump's cabinet* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Patrick Shanahan was thrust into the spotlight during his debut as acting U.S. defense secretary on Wednesday, sitting next to President Donald Trump as he publicly disparaged Shanahan’s predecessor, lampooned the war in Afghanistan and called Syria a la... more »
Celebration and sorrow as fans pay tribute to Michael Schumacher for his 50th birthday
Just In - 6 hours ago
He has not been seen in public in five years, but Michael Schumacher is not forgotten, with his family, teammates and old rivals coming together to pay tribute to the Formula One great at 50.
Will you be a news quiz GOAT or do worse than Australia's house prices?
Just In - 6 hours ago
It might only be the start of a new year, but we've already had a war of words between bands and politicians and a match between two GOATS. Let's hope you don't waste your clean slate with a bad score.
How this woman went from public housing to homeowner
Public housing tenants hoping to achieve the Australian dream are getting a leg-up from the ACT Government, which says the program is breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
Fears of global slowdown as Apple blames US-China trade war for hurting business
The Dow Jones index plunges by 660 points after technology giant Apple issues a rare profit downgrade, blaming the US-China trade war.
Former US marine detained in Russia charged with espionage
Just In - 6 hours ago
In a case that threatens to aggravate diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Washington, a 48-year-old American faces up to 20 years in prison after reportedly being charged with espionage in Russia.
Cyclone Penny brews into category two system as it moves towards Queensland coast
Just In - 6 hours ago
The tropical cyclone has strengthened overnight, but the Bureau of Meteorology is confident it will weaken as it approaches the Queensland coast.
Fireside Chat: "Chang’e Is Good" - Will America Join China In Returning Mankind to the Moon?
Fireside Chat: "Chang’e Is Good" - Will America Join China In Returning Mankind to the Moon? Video of Fireside Chat: "Chang’e Is Good" - Will America Join China In Returning Mankind to the Moon? Humanity, in the form of China’s Chang’e 4 spacecraft mission , is on its way back to the Moon! While some wonder whether this will spark a new space race between China and the United States, why not combine forces to return to the Moon faster? Why not include Russia, India and other powers, too? Space cooperation is the pathway out of senseless war on Earth. Why “space-race?” W... more »
Smart Meters could be overbilling you by a whopping 582%
According to a shocking report published in early 2017, a research team from the University of Twente in Enschende, Netherlands, and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences “documented billing inaccuracies in a paper that reviewed the efficacy of so-called “smart” electric meters, ranging from -32 percent to +582 percent of the actual power consumed in a […] The post Smart Meters could be overbilling you by a whopping 582% appeared first on Health Nut News.
Predicting Teen Rape: Age Difference, Socioeconomic Status, Other Violent Behavior
Lacking clairvoyant technology as in "The Minority Report", predicting teen rape is impossible, but there are risk factors that can be warning signs. A group of sociologists conducted interviews with victims from their university, a two-year college and community sites serving low-income young women, including a county health clinic and a transitional living program, totaling 148 college-aged women between the ages of 18 and 24 who experienced partner violence in at least one prior relationship. read more
Cilia: Why The Hair Inside Your Head Is More Important Than The Kind Outside
Cells along the brain's cavities are equipped with tiny hair-like protrusions called cilia but relative to their importance, we know little about them. Unless they are not doing their job. People with ciliary defects can develop neurological conditions like hydrocephalus and scoliosis. New research in *Current Biology* shows that cilia are essential for the brain to develop normally and gives us more insight into how cilia work and why they are so important to our brains. read more
Gregory Mannarino, "Stock Market Crash- YOU ARE IN ONE"
Gregory Mannarino, *"Stock Market Crash- YOU ARE IN ONE"* ○ Gregory Mannarino, "IGNORE The Repeated Warnings From The Debt Market At Your Own Peril" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ○ *Edge Of A Meltdown* *Click image for larger size.*
Exaggerating Green Energy Supply
As noted here before, public opinion surveys are often “push polls”, raising issues like climate change as part of an effort to promote public concern. Such surveys also inform activists how successfully or not has been the media messaging in generating belief and support for climate policy proposals. Sometimes the questionnaires are manipulated to show […]
US NGO Teams Up with Gulf Terror Sponsor to Target Asia
*January 4, 2019 *(Joseph Thomas - NEO) - Fortify Rights is one of several fronts posing as nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) operating across Asia. Such fronts are in actuality extensions of US and European "soft power." Fully funded by the US, British and various European governments as well as US and European corporate foundations like convicted financial criminal George Soros' Open Society, Fortify Rights positions itself as self-appointed arbiter regarding human rights, democracy and the rule of law at the heart of the sovereign internal political affairs of nations like My... more »
Federal judge throws out racketeering claim against California cannabis grower
A federal judge dismissed a federal racketeering claim against an allegedly illegal marijuana cultivator in Northern California, saying the plaintiffs failed to prove a business or property loss as required by the statute. The suit made the same general nuisance claims to ones that have recently been leveled against licensed cannabis operations across the country. […] Federal judge throws out racketeering claim against California cannabis grower is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MA planning board says no to million-square-foot marijuana grow facility
The Charlton, Massachusetts, planning board unanimously rejected a cannabis company’s site plan to build a $100 million, 1 million-square-foot marijuana processing and cultivation facility in the town, The Boston Globe reported. It would have been one of the largest marijuana processing/cultivation facilities in the United States. To read more about the board’s decision, click here. MA planning board says no to million-square-foot marijuana grow facility is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Sarah Sanders White House Press Briefing – 4:30pm Livestream…
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers a press briefing on the day the new 116th congressional session begins. There is somewhat of a scramble as the press briefing was only recently announced. Anticipated start time around 4:30pm EST. … Continue reading →
"Bloodbath: Stocks Crater Amid Perfect Storm Of Apple And Growth Fears"
*"Bloodbath: Stocks Crater Amid Perfect Storm Of Apple And Growth Fears"* by Tyler Durden "If today is any indication of what to expect from the rest of 2019, then hold on to your hats. Stocks were already on the backfoot after Monday's shocking Apple revenue guidance cut and the overnight volley of currency flash crashes, yet just as they were attempting to stage a modest rebound following news of Bristol-Myers massive $74 billion acquisition of Celgene and the best ADP payrolls report since February 2018, the hammer hit after the ISM reported a plunge in the December manufacturing... more »
What to Expect of House Democrats
Robert Reich - 7 hours ago
Democrats are now in control of the House of Representatives, under Speaker Nancy Pelosi. I know and... more »
2019 Elections in India: Modi Won't Have It Easy
*Abdul Basit* *Politics, Asia* [image: Rahul Gandhi, President of India's main opposition Congress party, addresses his supporters during a rally described as Jan Aakrosh or public anger at Ramlila ground in New Delhi, India, April 29, 2018. REUTERS/Altaf Hussain] Neither party is facing a cakewalk, but the BJP is facing a recently successful opposition. As Indian democracy has evolved, the voting patterns and behaviors in India have also transformed. The advent of social media, rise of populism and the challenges posed by globalization have reshaped voters’ choices and preferen... more »
Study This Picture: This Is Russia's Very Own 'B-52' Bomber
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Don’t let its looks deceive you. Over sixty years later, the Tu-95 remains in service because few aircraft can cover such great distances for such long periods of time while carrying a hefty payload. *In November 2015, fifty-nine years after entering service, the Tu-95 finally saw combat as a bomber. Videos from the Russian Ministry of Defense in the fall of 2015 show them launching cruise missiles that went on to pound the positions of Syrian rebels. * Few aircraft are as distinctive as the massive Tupolev Tu-95 “Bear,” a four-engine Russian stra... more »
How To Turn a Sniper Into the Ultimate Weapon: Hypersonic Bullets
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Russian weapons manufacturer Lobaev Arms has announced that they can produce small arms ammunition with a muzzle velocity of 2,000 m/s. *At Mach 5.83 or 6,560 feet per second (FPS), Lobaev’s projected sniper round speed would be unmatched among small firearms ammunition.* Russian weapons manufacturer Lobaev Arms has announced that they can produce small arms ammunition with a muzzle velocity of 2,000 m/s. According to Lobaev co-cofounder Vladislav Lobaev, “we are intensely researching this topic. I think that, with a certain degree of government fun... more »
F-35 vs. the World: Which Of These 5 Planes Will Be Canada's New Fighter?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Stealth or no stealth? *Missing from all the politicking and economics is a discussion over which aircraft is actually better for Canada, which preferred the original CF-18 in part because it had two engines rather than single-engine planes such as the F-15, F-16 and French Mirage F-1 (the F-35 also has one engine).* The Canadian government just released a draft tender seeking information from five companies who will compete for the eighty-eight-jet, $26 billion (USD $20 billion) order. The contenders will likely be the Eurofighter Typhoon, France’s ... more »
Not A Parody – British Army Recruitment Posters Reflect How Far the U.K. Has Fallen…
Former British Prime Minister Winston S Churchill famously said: “It is not enough that we do our best; sometimes we must do what is required.” Perhaps, in an ironic way, that is exactly what the British Army are doing as … Continue reading →
The Toxic Mold Project is Online and FREE!
The unrecognized consequences of mold toxicity can create hormonal imbalances, brain disrepair, chronic gastrointestinal issues and multiple autoimmune conditions. Sign up for the Toxic Mold Project Online Summit for FREE, and learn to identify and treat exposure. Too many people have had mystery illnesses FOR YEARS, only to have multiple doctors tell them to just “take some meds.” Toxic mold is one of the possible reasons why your illness is a mystery. Join others at this online summit to discuss how to determine (or eliminate) whether toxic mold is the cause. Health experts and a... more »
Arizona Twin Boys Suffering from Environmental Illness Medically Kidnapped from Parents Feeding them Organic Diet
Six-year-old twin boys in Mesa, Arizona were taken into custody by the Department of Children Services (DCS) for “Neglect” due to food intolerances. Both boys have had a lot of chemical and food sensitivities their whole lives, starting from when they were weaned from breastfeeding. “We have constantly struggled with their food sensitivities, one step forward, two steps back,” Jessica, acupuncturist and mother of the twin boys says. From very early on, both boys suffered with joint pain, irritability, headaches, horribly dark circles under their eyes, swelling all over the body, di... more »
North Korea's Top Diplomat In Italy Has Defected
*FOX News: **North Korea's top diplomat in Italy defected, embarrassing Kim Jong Un* North Korea’s acting ambassador to Italy defected with his wife in November, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Thursday, striking an embarrassing blow to leader Kim Jong Un and his communist regime. Jo Song Gil, 48, and his wife left the official residence in early November, weeks before his term was set to end, an official from Seoul’s National Intelligence Service said, according to South Korean lawmaker Kim Min-ki. He was the acting ambassador in Rome since Oct. 2017, after the Italian ... more »
Happy New Year-- The Battle Over Who's Taking On Trump In 2020 Is Getting Going For Real
We covered the Elizabeth Warren announcement-- and video-- on Monday morning. She's the first top-tier candidate to jump into the 2020 race. I don't get the feeling she's going to go all the way, primarily because most of the progressive wing of the party is dedicated to Bernie and when he announces, much of her support will become shakier. [image: Goal Thermometer]Confirmation: Blue America has raised money for both Bernie and Elizabeth Warren but the thermometer on the right, the 2020 presidential thermometer is a Bernie fundraising tool. Click it, donate and the money goes to B... more »
New State Law Requires Mandatory Flu Vaccines for All Kids Ages 2 to 4: Comply or Don’t Go to School
*Matt Agorist* - The new law is simple: comply or your child cannot go to school.
The 1970s – Before Criminals Took Over Climate Science
From Tony Heller’s RealClimateScience.com: Posted on January 3, 2019 by tonyheller In November 1976, National Geographic had a fairly objective discussion of climate. They showed how temperatures regularly take large swings, independent of human activities. They showed that most of the recession of glaciers in the Alps occurred before 1940. They discussed the next ice […]
UAH Global Temperature Update For Dec 2018
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? Roy Spencer reports that UAH have now published their figures for December: 2018 was 6th Warmest Year Globally of Last 40 Years The Version 6.0 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for December, 2018 was +0.25 deg. C, down…
2018 was the 6th warmest year in the past 40 years
Reblogged from Watts Up With That. Originally from DrRoySpencer.com: Anthony Watts / January 3, 2019 From the University of Alabama, Huntsville. Jan 2, 2019 Global Temperature Report: December 2018 Global climate trend since Dec. 1 1978: +0.13 C per decade December 2018 Temperatures (preliminary) Global composite temp.: +0.25 C (+0.45 °F) above seasonal average Northern […]
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 2 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
The CIA Wants To Have More Spies Overseas
*NPR:* CIA Chief Pushes For More Spies Abroad; Surveillance Makes That Harder CIA Director Gina Haspel spent much of her career overseas and undercover — and she wants more CIA officers doing the same. In her one public speech since becoming head of the spy agency, Haspel said her goal is to "steadily increase the number of officers stationed overseas. That's where our mission as a foreign intelligence agency lies, and having a larger foreign footprint allows for a more robust posture." But doing this isn't easy. It's always been a challenge to protect the identity of American spi... more »
Did President Trump Say U.S. Generals Were ‘Better Looking Than Tom Cruise, and Stronger’?
The 45th president's first public cabinet meeting of 2019 gave rise to a widely shared Facebook meme.
Was Abortion the ‘Leading Cause of Death’ in 2018?
Leading causes of death worldwide and abortion estimates -- two different measures?
Is Celestial Navigation Coming Back In The Event That GPS Systems Are Knocked Out?
You can see the astro-tracking system under the round window to the right of the B-2's cockpit in this image. USAF *Warzone/The Drive:* *SR-71's "R2-D2" Could Be The Key To Winning Future Fights In GPS Denied Environments* Our ancestors did it and so did the SR-71 Blackbird, now this ancient form of navigation could be set for a major comeback. With all the technology at our fingertips today, the very idea of celestial navigation remains a romantic and even a bit bewildering one. It harkens back to a time when mankind had a much richer connection with the heavens above. But the tr... more »
Indian players provide rich entertainment, warmth and good humour for cricket lovers
India is providing the luminous stars of a richly entertaining Test series with efforts on and even off the field that only the most parochial and joyless of Australian diehards could fail to appreciate. For a jaded cricket nation crying out for new heroes, we have them in the opposition nets, writes Richard Hinds.
The cute face of a fox-fighting penguin protector
Meet Mezzo, who at just 18 months of age is a loyal and effective fox-fighting guardian helping to rejuvenate a struggling penguin population in south-west Victoria.
EPA slammed for 'lack of transparency' around drilling rig biosecurity risk
Tasmania's Environmental Protection Agency is being criticised for its handling of a drilling platform moored in the River Derwent, with the seafood industry calling for reform of Tasmania's biosecurity laws.
Catholic Church names more than 1,000 US priests accused of child sex abuse
Just In - 8 hours ago
In an unprecedented public reckoning, nearly 50 dioceses and religious orders publicly identify child-molesting priests, and 55 more announce plans to do the same in the next few months.
Victorian town tops 44 degrees as state swelters through extreme heatwave
Victorians are suffering through a hot Friday, with temperatures in the mid-40s forecast for much of the state before a cool change in the afternoon brings a drop of up to 20 degrees.
Charity muggers raised over $120 million and signed up more than 320,000 donors last year
Some people cross the street to avoid them, but a new report has revealed Australia's charity muggers, or "chuggers", raised millions last year with one expert describing them as "a very attractive avenue" to make cash.
Who's likely to challenge Trump in the 2020 presidential election?
Senator Elizabeth Warren has just thrown her hat in the ring. Then there's talk of Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. And what about Michelle Obama and Kanye West? The list of potential challengers is crowded.
Inside Australia's furnace: How WA's Pilbara has unleashed a heatwave on the nation
Melbourne and Adelaide are being scorched by a mass of hot air that was generated thousands of kilometres away in north-west WA. So what is it about this region that triggers such extreme heat?
If it wasn't for her daughter's murder, history would've forgotten Lin Lee Wood
Just In - 8 hours ago
Lin Lee Wood's life might've passed in obscurity if her daughter Ruby had not been murdered. Hers is an untold story of the difficulties Chinese Australians faced at the turn of the 20th century.
Sent, received, read but no reply — it's a modern communication nightmare
Just In - 8 hours ago
Real-world etiquette doesn't transfer easily to the digital realm. So is it time for a new social contract for online messaging to prevent friends leaving your messages on read?
Stitches in time: How fabric shaped the world we live in
From fibres discovered on a prehistoric cave floor to Egypt's mummies, the Silk Road and high-tech space suits — fabric is woven throughout human history.
Pelosi tells Trump there's 'nothing for the wall' after her election as Speaker
Just In - 8 hours ago
Democrats are set to waste no time flexing their new power in the US House of Representatives as they try to pass legislation that would end a 13-day partial government shutdown while ignoring President Donald Trump's demand for $5 billion for a border wall.
Writing a novel a year and finally getting published at 40: how five writers got their starts
Just In - 8 hours ago
From writer's block to bidding wars: five Australian writers who achieved breakthrough success in 2018 share the stories behind their first published novels.
Tasmanians brace for extreme heat on sixth anniversary of Dunalley fire tragedy
With temperatures expected to reach the mid-to-high 30s, Tasmanians are in for a scorcher — on a day when many look back to the devastating fire of 2013 which sent shockwaves around the state.
Update #3: New Roof Fundraiser
New Roof Fundraiser GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/help-wes-amp-his-family-get-a-new-roof We are also accepting contributions via PayPal. My PayPal email is wesremal@yahoo.com (Featured image: Water damage on the ceiling in one of our bedrooms) Update #3: Happy New Year! I can’t thank everyone who has donated enough. I write this in every update because we never imagined we would receive […]
The Voice Inside Your Head
When did the voice inside your head start talking?
What Lies at the Root of Human Conflict?
By Steve Beckow, Golden Age of Gaia One would have to go deeply into human motivation and behavior to find the actual root of human conflict. I feel the need to inquire here whether I’m able to see to the root or not. Humans Respond to Their Feelings First of all, of all stimuli, human […]
Surviving "No Excuses" Teaching: The Emily Kennedy Talmage Experience
During the coming months, I will publish more personal and professional accounts of former "no excuses" charter school teachers. Unlike the anonymous accounts in my 2016 book, the teachers offering their "no excuses" histories for this upcoming series will be stepping out of the shadows to let the world see the real faces of educators who have survived the "no excuses" gauntlet. I invite any former "no excuses" charter teachers to contact me if you have a story you need to share with parents and teachers who may be considering the charter school option: james.horn@cambridgecolleg... more »
As Economy Slows, Bond Investors Say Fed Won’t Raise Rates
[image: as-economy-slows-bond-investors-say-fed-won-t-raise-rates] A month ago, bond investors were predicting that the Fed would be raising interest rates several times in 2019. Those same investors are predicting the Fed has now done its job and won’t be raising rates in the New Year.
Bernie Bros Fondled Bernie Gals. Sanders Apologizes, Says He Was Too Busy To Notice
[image: bernie-bros-fondled-bernie-gals-sanders-apologizes-says-he-was-too-busy-to-notice] Bernie Sanders, who is contemplating another run for the White House, has a problem. Apparently Bernie Bros were fondling Bernie Gals during his 2016 run, and paying them less than men.
Ireland Begins Legalized Abortion January 7
[image: ireland-begins-legalized-abortion-january-7] Ireland’s dangerous fast-track path to killing pre-born babies begins January 7.
Former Top Editor Jill Abramson Notes Anti-Trump Bias at New York Times
[image: former-top-editor-jill-abramson-notes-anti-trump-bias-at-new-york-times] In *Merchants of Truth*, former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson said that the newspaper had a financial incentive to attack President Trump in its pages.
Do Americans Lack The Resolve To Prevail In Battle?
A Chinese military expert recently suggested testing American willpower in the South China Sea by sinking a pair of aircraft carriers, such as the USS Ronald Reagan, shown here Aug. 31, 2018. KAILA V. PETERS/U.S. NAVY *Stars and Stripes:* *Many Chinese think Americans lack resolve to prevail in battle, expert says* Too many in China think the United States will cut and run if war breaks out in the Far East, a U.S. defense expert warned Wednesday in response to threats by a Chinese war hawk. “A far larger number of Chinese believe it than I think is healthy,” said Brad Glosserman, ... more »
Ministerial disability group met just three times… and then was scrapped
A cross-government group of ministers set up to “encourage and stimulate progress” towards the inclusion of disabled people in society met just three times before it was scrapped, the government has been forced to admit. Information released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) under the Freedom of Information Act shows that the government [...]
Backlash over ‘disgraceful’ police force that passed video footage to DWP
A Labour police and crime commissioner is facing criticism from within his own party for endorsing his force’s “disgraceful” decision to pass video footage and other information about disabled anti-fracking protesters to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Wayne Blackburn, co-chair of Disability Labour but also a borough councillor in Lancashire, has written to [...]
Bungling DWP announces seventh review of disability benefits errors in a year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been forced to launch its seventh costly trawl through the records of disabled people unfairly deprived of benefits following years of serious errors by senior civil servants. The minister for disabled people, Sarah Newton, announced on the last day before parliament’s Christmas recess that her department would [...]
Traumatised child rape survivor harassed again by DWP as he waits to give evidence
A traumatised benefit claimant has accused the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of “sheer malice” after it again broke its promise to stop harassing him while he waits to give vital evidence in a child abuse trial. DWP’s contractor Maximus sent David* a text message last month telling him that his employment and support [...]
Government broke freedom of information laws over access to 10 Downing Street
The government has broken freedom of information laws by refusing to release documents that could reveal why it has failed to ensure there is a wheelchair-accessible front entrance to 10 Downing Street. The information commissioner has ruled that the Cabinet Office breached the Freedom of Information Act by failing to release reports to Disability News [...]
OBE ‘is overdue recognition of importance of inclusive education’
A disabled campaigner says the decision to award him an OBE is an overdue recognition of the importance of inclusive education. Anthony Ford-Shubrook, a youth ambassador with the charity AbleChildAfrica and a trustee of The Alliance for Inclusive Education, was among the disabled people recognised in the new year honours. Ford-Shubrook, who has campaigned for [...]
‘They don’t feel they owe us an explanation.’ 11 kids dead, three months later, parents still seek answers
(Photos courtesy of the families) The adenovirus outbreak that swept through the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell, NJ in the fall of 2018 hit the most vulnerable and voiceless the hardest. But they didn’t just get sick. They also died. According to health department officials, the first kids started getting sick with […] The post ‘They don’t feel they owe us an explanation.’ 11 kids dead, three months later, parents still seek answers appeared first on Health Nut News.
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