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Australian Politics – What The Australian Greens Party Will Cost You
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By Andrew Bolt ~ When the Australian Greens Party demand we ban coal, this is the money they are casually throwing away: Trade numbers released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics confirm coal was the nation’s largest single export in 2018. Total coal exports in the past 12 months to the end of […]
President AOC? Not Yet
The graphic above shows the 45 members of the House who signed on to a vague statement of support for the Green New Deal. But now that AOC is actually getting ready to introduce a formal bill-- although some of the details are still sketchy and up for negotiation-- there are far fewer members... at least so far. The first members of Congress to sign on as co-sponsors: *•* Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) *•* Ted Lieu (D-CA) *•* Ro Khanna (D-CA) *•* Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) *•* Joe Neguse (D-CO) *•* Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) *•* Brendan Boyle (New Dem-PA) *•* Joaquin Castro (New Dem-TX) *•* Yvette... more »
'Finally the girls are being treated equally': Women's golfers buoyed by equality at Vic Open
A record prize purse for Australia's best experienced and up-and-coming female golfers is available at this week's Vic Open, which is expected to drive growth in the women's game.
Kangaroo killer's father admits media attack outside court, but supporter fights charge
A man pleads guilty to assaulting a television news camera operator outside a Perth court, where his son was jailed for animal cruelty, but a second man is fighting a charge of attacking a journalist just seconds earlier.
Mother faces 200km daily school run after children refused places on school buses
After their local school closed, Alyce Paterson was offered transport to one of two local schools. But now she is having to drive her children after being told school buses are full.
Australia denies citizenship to billionaire Chinese political donor
Huang Xiangmo and his companies gave millions to Australia's major political parties but his bid for an Australian passport has been denied.
Glenelg North apartment block hit by fire, months after its roof was blown off
An apartment building located in one of Adelaide's most prominent beach suburbs is gutted by fire less than three months after its roof was blown off during a severe storm.
'All I had were the clothes on my back and my dog'
Colin Sinclair was forced to leave his home in near-suffocating conditions as bushfires raged in Victoria on the weekend. The 71-year-old has lost it all, but says the support he's received is "truly overwhelming".
Salim Mehajer abandons bid to get out of jail
The former deputy mayor of Auburn withdraws an appeal to shorten the length of his non-parole period after a judge says she thinks his original term was only "moderate".
Scientists discover huge cavity underneath Antarctic glacier
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A study into the Thwaites Glacier finds a massive 300-metre-high hole that would have contained 14 billion tonnes of ice — most of which has melted over the past three years. If it melts completely, sea levels could rise by 65 centimetres.
Analysts tipping iron ore will hit $100 a tonne for first time since 2014
Iron ore is now closing in on prices last seen five years ago, and while the spike may be temporary, some analysts see a shift to a supply deficit lasting well into next year.
Trump, Kim summit set for late February
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Donald Trump uses his State of the Union address to confirm he will hold a two-day summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this month.
CBS State of Union Poll: 72% of Viewers Agree With President Trump Ideas on Immigration…
It is going to be harder for Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer to work against funding border security after tonight. President Donald Trump’s State of The Union speech was measured by CBS after delivery. The results were tweeted: ♦ 76 … Continue reading →
OPEC Proposes Formal Oil-Production Alliance With Russia
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Huge Psy-op in UK? Not interested. British media silent on Integrity Initiative months on
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Why Italy’s Debts Are Europe’s Big Problem
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Ilargi Meijer: Robert Mueller Is A Coward And A Liar
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The Post-Cold War Era Barely Lasted 1144 days
The post The Post-Cold War Era Barely Lasted 1144 days appeared first on The Duran.
Israel and the US: A Passionate Attachment
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Sacrificing Northam Will Not Be Enough
The post Sacrificing Northam Will Not Be Enough appeared first on The Duran.
Why Western Clichés About the Pakistani Army Are Misleading
The post Why Western Clichés About the Pakistani Army Are Misleading appeared first on The Duran.
American Suspension of INF Treaty is Aimed at China
The post American Suspension of INF Treaty is Aimed at China appeared first on The Duran.
Gabbard Reveals the Bankruptcy of American Left
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Byron York: Can moderate Dems talk Pelosi out of her extreme position in the border negotiations?
The post Byron York: Can moderate Dems talk Pelosi out of her extreme position in the border negotiations? appeared first on The Duran.
‘Bloated’ But Not Adequate: Pentagon’s Cyber-Defenders Unfit for Real Threats
The post ‘Bloated’ But Not Adequate: Pentagon’s Cyber-Defenders Unfit for Real Threats appeared first on The Duran.
Dissecting the jingoistic media coverage of the Venezuela crisis
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Trump Says U.S. Will Leave Syria But Pentagon Keeps Adding Forces
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Trump's Nationalism Was MIA During the State of the Union Speech
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting to] Trump said that "we must reject the politics of revenge." Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, which called for “a new era of cooperation,” had a homiletic character to it. Earlier in the day, as the New York Times reported, Trump had called Joe Biden “dumb” and Senator minority leader Chuck Schumer “a nasty son of a bitch.” Now, on Capitol Hill, Trump performed a U-turn. He evoked America’s past triumphs, celebrating members of the greatest generation and honoring astrona... more »
EU Pleads With Iran To Stop Its Missile Tests And Assassination Plots On European Soil
*DW: **EU to Iran: Stop missile tests, assassination attempts on European soil* The European Union has struck out at Iran over its missile program and "unacceptable behavior" in Europe and the Middle East. Tehran has rejected the concerns as "baseless" and "non-constructive." The European Union on Monday urged Iran to put an "immediate end" to "unacceptable behavior," including refraining from any further ballistic missiles tests or attempts to assassinate Iranian dissidents on European soil. The warning, which prompted a terse response from Tehran, has come amid pressure from t... more »
February 6, 1851 – Black Thursday In Australia
BLACK THURSDAY. PROBABLY one of the most terrible days of which there is any record in Australian annals was Thursday, the 6th of February, 1851, commonly known as Black Thursday. But a small proportion of our present colonists have any … Continue reading →
National Geographic 1976 : Warming Is Good – Cooling Is Bad
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President Trump 2019 State of the Union Speech Transcript…
PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: … Continue reading →
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When illiberal social media takes over democratic Philippines
Social media has amplified, rather than created, an existing culture of disinformation. The post When illiberal social media takes over democratic Philippines appeared first on New Mandala.
New Mexico Governor Pulls National Guard Troops from Border
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the partial withdrawal shortly before President Trump's State of the Union address.
Did Maroon 5 Donate Their Super Bowl Halftime Show Earnings to Charity?
A charitable donation didn't spare the band from criticism for accommodating the NFL.
Runner Survives Attack by Choking Mountain Lion to Death
A mountain lion lunged at a runner on a Colorado trail and bit his face before the man fought back and choked the animal to death.
Watchdog: 4 Trump Mar-a-Lago Trips in 2017 Cost Taxpayers $14M
The GAO report provides one of the clearest pictures yet of the costs of the president's travel, and how much of that money goes back to his own properties.
Mississippi Considers Abortion Ban After Fetal Heartbeat
Mississippi lawmakers are considering what could become one of the strictest abortion laws in the country.
Russian Media Is All 'Doom And Gloom' With The End Of The INF Treaty
With the INF treaty all but dead, one Russian paper warns of “a situation even more dangerous than the Cuban Missile Crisis.” And the government paper says it “cannot exclude” Russia deploying a “100 megaton nuclear...Doomsday weapon” off the US coast. #ReadingRussia pic.twitter.com/iJxOXpXWmE — Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) February 4, 2019 *Business Insider*:* Russian media threatens US with 100-megaton nuclear doomsday device after key arms treaty fails* * Russia's military and state-sponsored media have reacted to the news that the US will exit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear F... more »
The 'speck on the map' almost forgotten after Black Saturday
This is how a hard-working team and a dedicated principal who "forgot to ask" for permission managed to relocate and reopen their school just three days after the Black Saturday bushfires.
Man burnt down Canberra massage parlour because it 'smelt like semen'
A 37-year-old man, suffering from schizophrenia, is sentenced to 20 months in jail for setting fire to a massage parlour he claimed "smelt bad".
Accused murderer told to come back for a GPS tracker to be fitted
An accused murderer is granted bail and asked to return to have a GPS tracker fitted, because no devices were available on the Gold Coast.
Fractured skulls, a missing tongue, traces of radiation: Russia investigates skiers' 1959 deaths
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Theories about how nine students died on a ski trek in the Ural Mountains in 1959 range from yetis, to UFOs to a Soviet government conspiracy. Now Russian police hope to finally explain the mystery surrounding the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
Notorious SA paedophile to apply for release from prison
Notorious paedophile Colin Humphrys will next week launch another bid to be released from prison because prosecutors are taking too long to compile their challenge against him, a court hears.
'I just haven't stopped': Great-grandfather becomes Australia’s oldest PhD graduate at 94
David Bottomley completes a doctor of philosophy at Perth's Curtin University via correspondence from Melbourne, a year ahead of schedule — and he says his studies are not done yet.
American jogger strangles mountain lion that attacked him on a trail
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The juvenile big cat had attacked the man from behind, biting and clawing his face, back, legs and arms, before he fought it off and killed it with his bare hands in self-defence, Colorado authorities say.
Chinese fighter jets fly around Taiwan with sobering Lunar New Year message
China's air force issues a sobering message to Taiwan to ring in China's New Year, releasing a video of military jets flying around the self-ruled island — within hours Taiwan responded with a video of their own military capabilities.
Father, baby boy found dead on Sunshine Coast in suspected murder-suicide
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Queensland police are investigating whether a father killed his six-month-old son and then himself after their bodies were found in a car on the Sunshine Coast this morning.
We are now enduring the coldest millennium in 10000 years
Nonetheless, Climate alarmists promoting their views have converted the slight and truly beneficial warming at the end of the 20th century to a Modern high point “Great Man-made Global Warming Catastrophe”. – Ed Hoskins We are now enduring the coldest millennium in 10,000 years Ed Hoskins According to ice core records, the last millennium 1000AD ... Read moreWe are now enduring the coldest millennium in 10000 years The post We are now enduring the coldest millennium in 10000 years appeared first on Ice Age Now.
California – Snow possibly as low as sea level in the Bay area
“Snow at NWS office in Monterrey almost at sea level, and 4 inches of snow somewhere in Big Sur park, near the ocean,” says reader. “The National Weather Service is predicting snow in some of the Bay Area’s higher elevations. “By Tuesday morning, snow mixed with rain could fall between 400 and 1,000 feet and ... Read moreCalifornia – Snow possibly as low as sea level in the Bay area The post California – Snow possibly as low as sea level in the Bay area appeared first on Ice Age Now.
California water situation far more healthy than presumed
“Nearly all California reservoirs are at or above average levels.” California water situation far more healthy than presumed H.B. Schmidt Plenty of information on the 130+ inches (330+ cm) of new snow at June Mountain including some amazing pictures. I had to look up what the latest California reservoir situation is with the recent rains ... Read moreCalifornia water situation far more healthy than presumed The post California water situation far more healthy than presumed appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Trump approval at 48 percent
Drudge calls him Teflon Trump The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 48% of Likely U.S. Voters approve of President Trump’s job performance. Fifty-one percent (51%) disapprove. http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/political_updates/prez_track_feb05 The post Trump approval at 48 percent appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Longest Walk 2019 -- Join us at Alcatraz to Begin Again -- 'We Shall Continue'
The Longest Walk: We Shall Continue Media Release February 6th, 2019 The Longest Walk: We Shall Continue has been initiated to address the major threats to American Indian and Indigenous Peoples and Nations. This is a spiritual Walk for all Indigenous Peoples and our allies. In 1978, The Longest Walk came about as a way to confront eleven (11) anti-Indian bills in Congress. This
Tom Brady’ Secret to Being the Best – No GMO’s, No Fluoride, No Electronics or Cell Phones in the Bedroom
*Vic Bishop* - To be your best you have to protect yourself from common toxins.
Health Canada suspends Bonify license after review finds it sold illegal cannabis
Health Canada suspended Bonify Medical Cannabis’ authority to sell marijuana after an investigation found the Winnipeg-based firm possessed, distributed and sold product purchased from an illegal source, the regulatory agency confirmed to Marijuana Business Daily. “Following a review of recent activities by Bonify Medical Cannabis, Health Canada suspended the company’s authority to sell cannabis to […] Health Canada suspends Bonify license after review finds it sold illegal cannabis is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrep... more »
AR licenses 32 dispensaries; medical cannabis sales possible around April
The 32 businesses that an Arkansas panel approved to sell medical marijuana in the state have been formally awarded their licenses, with sales expected to start as soon as April. The businesses received their licenses after paying a $15,000 licensing fee and posting a $100,000 performance bond. Four dispensaries are being allowed to operate in each […] AR licenses 32 dispensaries; medical cannabis sales possible around April is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Rate cuts as likely as rises as Reserve Bank governor eyes falling house prices
The Reserve Bank governor says the chance of an interest rate cut is now "more evenly balanced" with the prospect of an increase as the RBA assesses the fallout from Sydney and Melbourne house price falls.
Crime Stoppers call centre to remain open but under police watch
Not everyone is convinced despite government assurances that Queensland's Crime Stoppers call centre will continue to operate normally after it returns to police control from next week.
Live: The moment Nancy Pelosi stole the State of the Union from Trump
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The US President was forced to wait because of a government shutdown, but today Donald Trump delivered a rescheduled State of the Union address in Washington DC. Follow the reaction in our live blog.
Australian cricket’s summer of existential crisis comes to an end
Australia has gone a long way towards winning "back the respect" of the public. But with a long winter abroad, brutal English crowds and the return of Steve Smith and David Warner, tougher tests of the new approach lie ahead, writes Geoff Lemon.
Labor slams Tim Wilson's franking credit inquiry as unethical, says he must quit
The Opposition says the Liberal MP, who heads up a parliamentary committee examining a contentious Labor policy, has a "massive conflict of interest", but Mr Wilson says all rules have been adhered to.
US Uber driver who went on murderous rampage jailed for life
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Jason Dalton, who fatally shot six strangers and injured two more in between Uber jobs, is sentenced to life in prison, but a family member of two of his victims warns his greatest punishment will come when he "meets our maker".
Lawyer X scandal widens, commissioner quits as police admit to 'shortcomings'
Stunning new details are revealed about the lawyer whose role as a Victoria Police informant sparked a royal commission, including that she was registered as an informant 10 years earlier than previously thought, prompting the resignation of one of the commissioners.
Think airport parking costs too much? You're wrong, says new government report
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There are legitimate reasons why you're paying nearly $20 an hour to park at some airports, says a new report. But one former ACCC chairman has labelled the findings "superficial nonsense".
'I have nothing left to give': Yumiko had her dream job, this is why she resigned
Yumiko Kadota, a talented young doctor who aspired to become a reconstructive surgeon, is recovering after spending six weeks in hospital with insomnia. Now she wants to call out the untenable hours, stress and health problems that come with the job.
'We pretend we're all politically correct': Liam Neeson on the defensive amid racism storm
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The actor denies being a racist, after his admission that he once fantasised about killing a black person after a close friend was raped sparks a furious backlash.
Messenger now lets you delete your embarrassing slip-ups
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If you've ever sent a text only to immediately regret it or your finger slipped on the wrong gif, Messenger will now let you recall those embarrassing messages, Facebook announces.
Darren Weir banned for four years after jiggers found in bedroom
Darren Weir is given a four-year racing ban, with a Racing and Disciplinary Board (RAD) judge saying the Melbourne Cup-winning trainer will now always be remembered for his association with "instruments of cruelty".
Father and child found dead on the Sunshine Coast in suspected murder-suicide
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Queensland police are investigating whether a father killed his child and then himself after their bodies were found in a car on the Sunshine Coast this morning.
NASA scientists pay first visit to volcanic island so new it is not on any map
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Scientists making their first visit to a Tongan island that rose out of the sea after a volcanic eruption in 2015 find clues as to why it has lasted so long — and a bafflingly sticky, "light-coloured" mud.
Liawatha – Evidence Surfaces Showing Elizabeth Warren Personally Claimed Native American Heritage…
First in – first out. And now we see why the professional elements within the DNC machine moved to distance themselves from presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren. The Washington Post filed a public records request in Texas to receive Ms. … Continue reading →
President Donald Trump Delivers 2019 State of the Union Address – 9:00pm Live Streams….
Today President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Tonight marks the third occasion during Trump’s presidency that he will speak in Congress; and the first time since Democrats won the … Continue reading →
President Trump Will Meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un In Vietnam On Feb. 27 And 28
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un walk together before their working lunch during their summit at the Capella Hotel on the resort island of Sentosa, Singapore June 12, 2018. Picture taken June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Politico:* *Trump tells TV anchors he plans to meet Kim Jong Un in Vietnam at end of the month* President Donald Trump told a group of television news anchors hours before his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he plans to meet North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un for a two-day summit in Vietnam on Feb. 27 and 28. Trump is e... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2019
Reuters *Curt Mills, National Interest:* *Donald Trump’s State of the Union Opportunity* An ensemble of characters is trying to pull Trump in different directions at this critical juncture of his presidency. The president of the United States enters the House chamber Tuesday night with manifold constraints on his power and interlocutors galore seeking to shape the remainder of his term. As John Bolton, national security advisor, told Politico this week: “So you have a choice. You can serve in the government or you can stand outside. My view is: For the privilege of this job, I am... more »
Does Billy Joel Give Away Front Row Seats for His Concerts, Rather Than Sell Them?
A widely-shared meme reinforces the "Piano Man's" reputation as a down-to-earth superstar with a close affinity for his fans.
Red Carpet Nixed After Liam Neeson Reveals Racist Thoughts
In an interview the actor discussed wanting to kill a random black person nearly 40 years ago when a close friend told him she had been raped by a black man.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Take It’ By Black Roots
In this vintage reggae tune from Black Roots, the group comments on capitalism’s exploitation of poor and working class people. The song, “Take It,” says we’re “living in an unjust world, when the rich have put the poor in chains.” It empathizes with workers who labor from early in the The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Take It’ By Black Roots appeared first on Shadowproof.
Right Side SOTU Broadcast Live
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Chris Hedges Discusses NYTimes Support for US-Led Coups
RT America Published on Feb 4, 2019 RT host and former NYT reporter Chris Hedges joins In Question to weigh in on the ongoing coup in Venezuela, how foreign governments are meeting in Canada to discuss how to oust Maduro, the likelihood of a major global conflict surrounding Venezuela and why the New York Times has […]
‘Neocon Warmongers’: NBC Slammed for Drawing on Dodgy Russiagate org in Gabbard Smear
‘Neocon Warmongers’: NBC Slammed for Drawing on Dodgy Russiagate org in Gabbard Smear by https://www.rt.com/ NBC’s claim Tulsi Gabbard is supported by a Kremlin propaganda effort is based on data from a cybersecurity firm already exposed for creating fake Russian bot accounts, prompting a sharp rebuke from Gabbard and mockery online. – The network published an article claiming “Russia’s […]
What About President Elizabeth Warren? That Has A Nice Ring!
Next Saturday, Elizabeth Warren will make it official: she's running. Big surprise? No. Good news? I think so. Of all the candidates and potential candidates, she has-- along with Bernie (and Marianne)-- the best ideas to put out for Americans to think about. The rest of them, frankly, are coming across as one form or another of careerist. The cases being made by Kamala, Beto, Biden, Gillibrand, Castro... are all about *them*. Elizabeth Warren is making a case about us. So Saturday she announces in Lawrence, Massachusetts (at Everett Mills, the site of the Bread and Roses strik... more »
Hammering the Littles: Are The Kids Really All Right?
The headline says "Kindergarten classes are getting more academic. New research says the kids are all right." The news is that a big shiny new study shows that the increasingly academic approach to kindergarten is okee dokee. The quick take is that the study followed 20,000 kindergarten students and found that they both achieved academically and their social and emotional development was just fine. So, apparently, all the adult humans who were concerned that over-emphasizing academics with five-year-olds was developmentally inappropriate, at best a waste of time, and at worst destr... more »
Stacey Abrams Will Give The Democratic Response To Trump’s State Of The Union
Stacey Abrams at the LBJ School-Barbara Jordan Forum 2012 Who is Stacey Abrams? Maybe the future President of the United … Continue reading →
GAO Report Shows Trump Spent $13.6 Million in Tax Dollars on Four of His Many Trips to Mar-a-Lago Plus $396,000 for Trump Org Business Trips By Sons
Trump’s trips draw coast guard personnel from other sectors. Does this weaken coast guard defense in other locations, facilitating smuggling? … Continue reading →
US House Holds Key Hearings on H.R. 1—The “For the People” Act On Wednesday (Info & Livestream Link)
“Democrats Hold Key Hearings on H.R. 1—The “For the People” Act Feb 5, 2019 Press Release Washington, D.C. (Feb. 5, … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- February 5, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Reuters:* *Trump pushes border wall fight ahead of State of the Union speech* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday was set to deliver a State of the Union speech challenging Democrats to approve funding for his long-sought border wall but stopping short of declaring a national emergency over it, at least for now. At 9 p.m. EST (0200 GMT Wednesday) before a joint session of Congress, Trump likely will stir contention with remarks on immigration policy, after his demand for $5.7 billion in wall funds triggered a historic 35-day partial government shutdown that... more »
Japan art and Mount Fuji: Suzuki Kiitsu in color by Sawako Utsumi and the flow of Sakai Hōitsu
Japan art and Mount Fuji: Suzuki Kiitsu in color by Sawako Utsumi and the flow of Sakai Hōitsu Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese contemporary artist, Sawako Utsumi, once more produces an adorable art piece based on rinpa (rimpa). In the past, Utsumi heavily focused on Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1828) in relation to rinpa. […]
Palestinian special forces release new training video from Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – The special forces division of Liwaa Al-Quds released a new video this week of their training in the Aleppo Governorate. Monitored by the Russian military, the Palestinian paramilitary group’s special forces division was filmed conducting a number of training exercises in an undisclosed part of the Aleppo Governorate. The training […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iraqi PM says Iraq will not be used to spy on or attack its neighbors
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – During his weekly press conference, the Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdel-Mahdi said that Iraq will not be used by any nation to spy on its neighbors. “Th Iraqi government categorically rejects the use of its territory to attack or spy on the neighbors of Iraq,” his official office tweeted this […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The State of the Union: These Are Dangerous Times, and the Government is to Blame
*John W. Whitehead* - You want to know about the state of our union? It’s downright scary.
Congressman Demands CFTC Explain Its Failure to Find Silver Market Manipulation Where DOJ Did
By Jp Cortez Washington, DC (February 5, 2018) – A member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee today pressed the Commodities Futures Trading Commission... more »
The U.S. Navy's 'Secret Program' To Protect Aircraft Carriers From Torpedoes Was A Massive Failure
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. US Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released *Business Insider:* *US Navy admits failure on $760 million weapon to protect its aircraft carriers from an age-old threat* * The US Navy has shed light on a previously secret project to protect aircraft carriers from the grave and widespread threat of torpedoes, and it's been a massive failure. * The Navy abandoned a program to detect and kill incoming torpedoes in the water after it failed to mak... more »
Economista, Hassan Akram: la Direcon hizo una pésima negociación en el TPP-11
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05-Feb-2019 El académico explica que si en un futuro se creara una empresa estatal de litio se tendrían que acatar las reglas del TPP-11 que restringen su crecimiento
España, el país con más quejas de inversores ante el Banco Mundial (más que Venezuela)
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05-Feb-2019 España acumula otras cuatro demandas ante el Ciadi en 2018, año en que solo Colombia registró más. Los recortes a las renovables han tumbado la seguridad jurídica y la reputación españolas.
Fondo buitre británico financia demanda canadiense contra Costa Rica
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05-Feb-2019 El frustrado proyecto de explotación minera en el yacimiento de oro de la mina Las Crucecitas, en Costa Rica, llevó a la empresa canadiense Infinito Gold, a presentar en 2014 una demanda por indemnización ante el CIADI.
CENTCOM General Votel Senate Armed Services Committee Testimony
*Reuters:* *As U.S. withdraws, top general warns on Islamic State threat in Syria* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A top U.S. general warned on Tuesday that Islamic State would pose an enduring threat following a planned U.S. withdrawal from Syria, saying the militant group retained leaders, fighters, facilitators and resources that will fuel a menacing insurgency. The remarks by U.S. General Joseph Votel, head of the U.S. military’s Central Command, represent the latest warning by current and former U.S. officials about the risk of a resurgence by Islamic State following a planned U.S. w... more »
Report Busts Myth: Illegals More Likely To Be Jailed Than Citizens, Legal Immigrants
[image: report-busts-myth-illegals-more-likely-to-be-jailed-than-citizens-legal-immigrants] Illegal aliens are jailed at far greater rates than Americans and legal immigrants, a new study by the Federation for American Immigration Reform shows.
White Electorate Dying; Hispanics Set to Outnumber Blacks in 2020
[image: white-electorate-dying-hispanics-set-to-outnumber-blacks-in-2020] Reflecting America’s low white birthrate and how statists manage to import voters via immigration, whites’ percentage of the electorate is consistently shrinking while blacks’, Hispanics’, and Asians’ share is growing.
Pope Francis to Chinese Catholics: Show Respect and Loyalty to the Communist Regime
[image: pope-francis-to-chinese-catholics-show-respect-and-loyalty-to-the-communist-regime] With Chinese Catholics being instructed by Pope Francis to show “respect and loyalty” to the communist dicatorship, one wonders how a devout Catholic can show respect and loyalty to a regime that hates Christianity.
Argentina, Brazil et alia call to dump Maduro; world news
2-5-19 The Lima Group includes Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Saint Lucia. The countries of the Lima Group proclaimed Venezuela's opposition leader and its National Assembly as full members of the multi-nation group while ruling out military intervention to end the humanitarian crisis gripping the oil-rich nation. The move elevates Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido to the status of a "fully fledged" member of the group, said Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland. https://www.unian.in... more »
How Climate Change Threatens UK Fruit & Veg
By Paul Homewood There is yet another disgracefully scaremongering and dishonest climate change report out, as the “Independent” reports: Britain’s chips are under threat as climate change triggers unpredictable weather and brings sweeping changes to the nation’s fruit and vegetable growers. The potato snack was left an inch (2.5cm) shorter on average […]
Ballooning company open to charges over woman's death after court ruling
The High Court clears the Northern Territory to prosecute Outback Ballooning over the death of Sydney woman Stephanie Bernoth, who died when her scarf was sucked into a balloon inflation fan near Alice Springs in 2013.
Priests held nuns in 'sexual slavery', Pope admits
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Pope Francis publicly acknowledges the scandal of priests and bishops sexually abusing nuns for the first time, saying he is committed to doing more to fight the problem.
State of Our Souls
I thought about piling on and joining the State of the Union circus that will be broadcast into the homes of countless millions of Americas this evening. But then I thought the better of it. Instead of counting the broken ways of our government, why not use this occasion to do something different. Here is what I know to be true. What is missing more than anything else in this time of divisive politics and… The post State of Our Souls appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
The U.S. Navy Wants Heavily Armed Drone Boats
Textron Systems Unmanned Systems Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) *Warrior Maven:* *Navy Arms Unmanned Attack Drone Boats With Weapons, Guns & Missiles* The US Navy is beginning to arm surface drone boats with guns, rockets and mobile missiles to overwhelm enemies with swarming attacks, protect sailors at farther stand-off ranges and coordinate maritime strikes across dispersed areas of ocean. The concept is to call upon newer levels of autonomy enabling weapons systems to search for enemies, track their movements and then target them -- all while humans perform command and ... more »
Senator Mitch McConnell Announces He is “Especially Proud” of Legislation Rebuking President Trump…
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announces he is “especially proud” of passage for his amendments requiring the U.S. military to continue operations in Afghanistan and Syria: (Tweet Link) The bill passed 77-yea, 23-nea. [Vote Tally Here] The only Republican … Continue reading →
Why CBS Refused to Air This $5 Million Medical Marijuana Ad During the Super Bowl
*John Vibes* - Alcohol good. Weed bad. Watch the ad that CBS refused to run.
Musical Interlude: 2002, “Children in Time”
2002, “Children in Time” -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBHM1mf33M8
"A Look to the Heavens"
“What surrounds a hotbed of star formation? In the case of the Orion Nebula- dust. The entire Orion field, located about 1600 light years away, is inundated with intricate and picturesque filaments of dust. Opaque to visible light, dust is created in the outer atmosphere of massive cool stars and expelled by a strong outer wind of particles. *Click image for larger size.* The Trapezium and other forming star clusters are embedded in the nebula. The intricate filaments of dust surrounding M42 and M43 appear brown in the featured image, while central glowing gas is highlighted in red. ... more »
"3 Simple Questions That Will Change Your Life"
*"3 Simple Questions That Will Change Your Life"* by Jonathan "I love simple solutions to seemingly complex issues, don’t you? So often we seem to complicate the daylights out of things by over-analyzing, dissecting and brainstorming. I gravitate toward simple solutions whenever possible. Asking yourself the right question is one of the simplest ways to direct your thoughts in a positive direction without jumping through a bunch of mental or emotional hoops. What are the right questions? In particular, those that stimulate your mind to consider new possibilities or interrupt old es... more »
“No Escape from Existential Reality”
*“No Escape from Existential Reality”* by Sartre "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away." Philip K. Dick "Finally agreement! No one can dispute the reality that we all will die. Since most choose to block out this fate or find it discomforting to consider, the roots of denial are sown. Refusal to confront the one great similarity that all humans share, is a trait that has greatly affected our political and social lives. Life is to be lived, no doubt. But how you live it greatly depends upon how you treat the final ending. Death, freedom, existential ... more »
More Indications That The U.S. Air Force Does Not Want A Light Attack Aircraft Program
Contractors from the Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) perform a post-flight brief for an A-29 Super Tucano, April 24, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Erick Requadt) *DoD Buzz: **Air Force Light Attack Effort Stalls After Experiments* While the U.S. Air Force hasn't closed the door to a possible light attack program, efforts to procure a new turboprop aircraft for training with allies appear to have lost steam as other priorities have come to the fore. Service leaders in recent weeks said they're looking at the possibility of another light attack "... more »
"Worth Living..."
*"Worth Living..."* by Norbert Capek “It is worthwhile to live and fight courageously for sacred ideals. O blow ye evil winds into my body's fire, my soul you'll never unravel. Even though disappointed a thousand times, or fallen in the fight, and everything would worthless seem, I have lived amidst eternity- Be grateful, my soul- My life was worth living. He who was pressed from all sides but remained victorious in spirit is welcomed into the choir of heroes. He who overcame the fetters, giving wings to his mind, is entering into the golden age of the victorious.” Composed in Dr... more »
"17 Words that Changed My Life Forever"
*"17 Words that Changed My Life Forever"* by Jerry Clark “I remember several years back I heard something that changed my life forever. Up until that point I had been struggling through life - doing everything the hard way. I couldn’t figure out why my life wasn’t going the way I felt it should be. I saw some people going through life effortlessly and seemingly with less tension and frustration while I was wondering if I could ever straighten out the mess my life had turned out to be. I was behind on my dreams, my promises, and my bills. Then one day I was listening to a tape and t... more »
In wake of Namaste fiasco, Canadian cannabis firms urged to boost corporate governance
An expert in the cannabis industry is urging Canadian marijuana companies to improve corporate governance in the wake of a controversy involving Namaste Technologies and other “unicorn” MJ firms. Toronto-based Namaste on Monday said it removed Sean Dollinger as chief executive officer and director and is commencing legal action against him after a special investigation. The […] In wake of Namaste fiasco, Canadian cannabis firms urged to boost corporate governance is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Los Angeles begins issuing Phase 2 marijuana business licenses
Los Angeles has finally begun awarding its second round of cannabis business permits, with those licenses going to growers, edibles makers and other nonretail companies that have long been part of the city’s marijuana supply chain. The L.A. Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) on Jan. 24 “began to issue Temporary Approval to Phase 2 Priority […] Los Angeles begins issuing Phase 2 marijuana business licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Waiting
Everyone hates waiting but everyone’s waiting. Waiting for things to get better. Waiting for death. Waiting for life. Waiting for love. Waiting for enlightenment. Waiting for the revolution. Waiting for the Mueller report. Waiting for Q. Waiting for the Messiah. Waiting for Godot. Waiting. Waiting […]
Review - The Thatcherite Offensive
Tentatively writing off to the SWP a long, long time ago asking for more information about their organisation they sent me back a letter, a copy of *Socialist Worker*, Lindsey German's short pamphlet on the revolutionary party and Paul Foot's *Why You Should Be a Socialist*. What struck me about the latter was the cogency and simplicity of his potted class struggle history of the post-war period. His treatment of the Thatcher governments were especially clear: what we had was a *pre-meditated* class offensive against the working class and its institutions, and one that mobilised all... more »
All You Need Is Love: Valentine’s Day Gift Idea
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by symbolically adopting a pair of ducklings in honor of your special someone! At International Bird Rescue, we are dedicated to rescuing waterbirds in crisis and inspiring people to act toward balance with the natural world and care for the home we share with wildlife. Your adoption will be a meaningful and […]
Trump Judicial Nominee Backs Away from Remarks on Date Rape
"To be honest, looking back at some of those writings ... I cringe at some of the language I used," Neomi Rao told the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Art Exhibit Shows Ivanka Trump Lookalike Vacuuming Up Crumbs
A new art exhibit at a Washington museum shows an Ivanka Trump lookalike pushing a vacuum cleaner and invites spectators to toss crumbs for her to clean up.
Did a California Newborn Become the First Child with an Emoji for a Name?
And where else could this happen but Berkeley, California?
The internal contradictions of liberalism and illiberalism
A number of intellectuals have pointed to an internal contradiction within liberalism. Does tolerance for others include tolerating illiberal people? I wonder if there is an analogous contradiction within illiberalism, an ideology that (in the West) is often driven by a dislike of illiberal cultures. The first time I recall reading about xenophobic populism in […] The post The internal contradictions of liberalism and illiberalism appeared first on Econlib.
The Mighty Difference Between Immigration and Trade
What’s so great about international trade? Economist’s standard answer boils down to two words: comparative advantage. Specialization and trade increases total production, even if one side is more productive across the board. A textbook example starts with a table that shows hourly productivity in two countries, such as the U.S. and Mexico. Table 1: Trade and […] The post The Mighty Difference Between Immigration and Trade appeared first on Econlib.
It's all a big lie
Excellent video by The Intercept
U.S. Says Foreign Meddling Didn't Affect The 2018 Elections
People fill out their ballots during the midterm election at Philomont Fire Station, in Purcellville, Virginia, U.S., November 6, 2018. REUTERS/Al Drago *Reuters*: *U.S. says foreign meddling didn't affect 2018 election systems* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top U.S. officials said on Tuesday that foreign actors did not have a significant impact on computer systems and other equipment underpinning the November 2018 congressional elections, despite reports of hacking attempts. The statement by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security contrasted with U.S.... more »
Capitol Hill Cowards: Why Congress Is Trying to Undermine Trump's Troop Withdrawal Plan
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] In Syria Washington chose to enter a civil war of minimal security concern to America. Now lawmakers must pay the price for committing to delusions of foreign-policy grandeur. Afghanistan is America’s longest war, at seventeen years and counting. It has run longer than the Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, World War II, and Korean War combined. Yet Congress has conducted minimal oversight and done nothing as the executive branch’s aim devolved into pushing failure onto the next administration... more »
Book Review: Africa at the Crossroads by Riccardo Pelizzo
*Salvatore Babones* *Book Review, Americas* [image: Reuters] Africa boosters want to believe that the continent’s day has come. The hard data suggests otherwise. In the last half-century, sub-Saharan Africa has grown from a sparsely populated region of 250 million people spread over an area the size of the United States, Mexico, and Canada combined into an increasingly urbanized region of more than one billion people. Though still less crowded than behemoths like India and China, sub-Saharan Africa’s fertility rate of five children per women is double that of India and four times... more »
"It Is Said..."
“It is said that nothing is impossible; but there are lots of people doing nothing every day.” - Theodor Rosyfelt, “The Foolish Almanak For Anuthur Year”, 1906 Download the complete and fascinating “The Foolish Almanak For Anuthur Year” here: - https://archive.org/details/foolishalmanakfo00bostiala/page/n6
Report Urges Increased College Support for ‘Invisible’ Native Students
Following the widely reported maltreatment of two indigenous students on a college campus visit last year, the American Indian College Fund initiated a collaborative project that has produced a study recommending ways to improve access, inclusion and equity for Native students seeking higher education.
Kent State University, University Hospitals Partner to Address Nursing Shortage
In an effort to address the continuing nursing shortage in northeast Ohio, Kent State University and University Hospitals (UH) have partnered to create a new nursing education program that aims to increase the number of nurses with bachelor degree’s who enter the workforce each year. “University Hospitals is excited to enhance our existing relationship with […]
Denny’s Co. President/CEO Named Innovator-In-Residence at Wilberforce University
Wilberforce University has appointed John Miller, president and chief executive officer for Denny’s Corporation, as the first innovator-in-residence at the Mark and Shelly Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. In addition to his new role, Miller is also the vice-chairman for the Wilberforce University Board of Trustees. Miller has over three decades of experience working […]
'More noise and emissions': Report calls for Sydney Airport curfew rethink
Sydney Airport's curfew is inefficient, exacerbates unexpected delays, and actually leads to more noise as planes are forced into holding patterns above the Harbour City, according to a report released today.
Speed a factor in fatal crash on Melbourne's Monash Freeway, police say
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Police believe a motorcyclist was speeding when he tried to avoid a slowing car and went under the wheels of a B-double truck during the morning commute on the Monash Freeway.
ASX to rise ahead of key RBA speech on year ahead; Virgin appoints new boss
The Reserve Bank governor will give a major speech outlining the risks ahead for the economy, and Virgin Australia appoints a new chief executive as its share price trades near record-lows.
Commonwealth Bank half-year profit falls 6pc to $4.6b
CBA may have dodged a bullet at the royal commission, but its interim result is a reality check showing times are getting tougher for the banks.
NT Government switches to super fund with ties to Territory union
The company recently appointed by the Labor Government to manage more than half a billion dollars worth of public service superannuation has ties to an NT union, an ABC investigation reveals.
Contractors stung by collapse of civil construction firm hit out at industry regulator
The company charged with scrutinising building companies in the Territory is broken and should be scrapped, according to contractors stung by the collapse of a pre-approved civil construction firm.
Drivers killed in fiery two-car crash that cut power to dozens of Victorian homes
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A fiery collision between two cars on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula kills both drivers and results in a power outage to homes near the scene of the crash.
Three charged with murder after Elizabeth Grove stabbing
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Two men and a woman are charged with murder after a man was fatally stabbed during a fight at Elizabeth Grove in Adelaide's north.
'They just headed towards the light': Local hero takes in 60 stranded neighbours
A family hailed as "true heroes" take more than 60 flood-stricken people and their pets into their two-storey home as they waited to be rescued from rising floodwaters in Townsville.
'It's house after house': Townsville residents return home to mud and mess
Hundreds of Townsville residents begin to return to their flood-ravaged homes to find a big clean-up ahead, as the bureau warns the monsoon trough, that has dropped a year's worth of rain in week, will remain active for days.
The Upcoming Generations Can Lift the Arab Region out of Its Current Crisis
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
GENEVA, Feb 05 (IPS) - History testifies that there is no end to its evolution despite what some have claimed. This is because aspirations of its actors are in constant flux and because the quest for an « ideal city » is asymptotic. Each generation wants to put its imprint on the present and to be the architect of its future in the pursuit of its own ideal. Read the full story, “The Upcoming Generations Can Lift the Arab Region out of Its Current Crisis”, on globalissues.org →
Business-Friendly & Rights-based Approaches to Achieve SDGs
Global Issues News Headlines - 6 hours ago
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Feb 05 (IPS) - Dilum Abeysekera is Founder & CEO, LEEG-net | LexEcon Consulting Group* The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 has entered its fourth year of implementation. In terms of the estimated cost and the universal coverage of both developed and developing countries, it is the biggest ever development program that is being implemented to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. Read the full story, “Business-Friendly & Rights-based Approaches to Achie... more »
The Trump Administration and Executive Power: Evidence from Justice Department Views Letters
Department of Justice (Source: Flickr/Ryan J. Reilly) The executive branch has several ways of asserting exclusive presidential powers. Presidential signing statements, memoranda from the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), legal briefs—these are well-studied tools of executive claims-staking. The use of these tools in the Trump administration has received plenty of coverage on this blog and others. But the executive branch makes use of a less-studied tool, too: Justice Department views letters. These are letters sent by the Department of Justice to members of Congress expressing the d... more »
AAG Whitaker and DHS Secretary Nielsen Present 2018 Election Report…
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announce they have submitted a classified report on foreign influence in the 2018 mid-term election to administration officials: [link] […] Throughout the 2018 midterm election cycle, the Departments of … Continue reading →
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Previews President Trump State of Union Message….
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders appears on Fox News to discuss the upcoming State of the Union address.
Video Footage from Las Vegas Mass Shooting Raises More Questions
Las Vegas: Video of the mass shooting in Las Vegas shows that, just prior to the dramatic moment when Metro Police charged through the lobby of the Tropicana Hotel with automatic weapons drawn and pointed at customers at the slot machines, they attended to a man who had been shot in the head with a pellet gun.
Mexican Government Is Busing 1,700 Caravan Migrants to Unprotected Texas Border for Easy Entry into the US
A caravan from Honduras was given food, shelter, and 49 buses to take them to unsecured areas of the Texas border. The buses were supplied by private companies at the request of the Mexican government.
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/5/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrapup 2/5/19*, State Of The Union Address: 'The Grandest Of Illusions.'" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
Becoming the norm
Before I got distracted by the previous observations I intended to write about an intriguing programme I saw last night on BBC Four. A very engaging Don McCullin “pootling “ around the nation in an affectionate documentary called “Looking for England” McCullins's black and white photos provided striking material for the TV screen, never mind the photogenic and sprightly octogenarian himself, whose enthusiasm and energy haven’t waned. Jasper Rees in the Telegraph: “In this cheerful assignment-cum-profile (directed by Adrian Sibley), he pootled around the nation, looking for Engli... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Notre-dame-du-bon-conseil, Quebec, Canada. Thanks for stopping by!
"I Tried My Best..."
"We are one knot in a great web of being, building out of the vast past and (with luck) continuing billions of years into the future, until the sun dies, the last of its energy reaches Earth, and our local light goes out. The most appropriate response to the world is to realize, with awe, the ferocious mystery of being alive in it. And act accordingly. The worst thing anyone should be able to say about their life is also the greatest thing anyone can say: 'I tried my best." - Carl Safina
The Poet: John Glenday, "Concerning the Atoms of the Soul"
*"Concerning the Atoms of the Soul"* "Someone explained once how the pieces of what we are fall downwards at the same rate as the Universe. The atoms of us, falling towards the centre of whatever everything is. And we don't see it. We only sense their slight drag in the lifting hand. That's what weight is, that communal process of falling. Furthermore, these atoms carry hooks, like burrs, hooks catching like hooks, like clinging to like, that's what keeps us from becoming something else, and why in early love, we sometimes feel the tug of the heart snagging on another's heart. Only th... more »
"For Some People..."
"The Internet is so big, so powerful and pointless that for some people it is a complete substitute for life." ~ Andrew Brown Like this: http://secondlife.com/
"What the Super Bowl and the Crusades Have in Common…"
*"What the Super Bowl and the Crusades Have in Common…"* by Bill Bonner "Well I hope that I don’t fall in love with you ‘ Cause falling in love just makes me blue Well, the music plays and you display your heart for me to see I had a beer and now I hear you calling out for me And I hope that I don’t fall in love with you." – Tom Waits, “I Hope That I Don’t Fall in Love With You” YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "And here it is… tomorrow is already today. And we’ll give it to you straight. How come people care about fairies and Super Bowls and Brexits… and falling in love? *Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: *Ho... more »
Marathon runner rescues abandoned puppy, carrying him 19 miles to the finish line
A marathon runner found a lost puppy while competing in a race before carrying him 19 miles to the finish line and later adopting him. Khemjira Klongsanun, 43, noticed the other athletes dodging the dog seven miles into the 26-mile marathon in Ratchaburi, western Thailand. She slowed down to kneel by the roadside and gently coax the trembling little Thai bangkaew breed dog over to her. With no houses or crowds nearby, she realized that the puppy was lost or had been abandoned and said that she feared he would struggle to survive in the wilderness. Khemjira picked up the dog and cr... more »
Boy Scouts Now Welcome Girls and Even All-girls Troops
[image: boy-scouts-now-welcome-girls-and-even-all-girls-troops] Boy Scouts has rebranded itself as “Scouts BSA,” reflecting the fact that it is no longer exclusively male and that girls between the ages of 11 and 17 are welcome to join.
Fairfax Accuser Hires Blasey Ford Attorney
[image: fairfax-accuser-hires-blasey-ford-attorney] The woman who claims Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax forced her to perform a sexual act in his hotel room during the Democratic National Convention in 2004 has hired the same law firm that represented Christine Blasey Ford.
Triple A (Ayesha, Ash and Alexandria)
My heart sank a tiny bit when I saw that Ayesha Hazarika was on Politics Live (again!!) (30:38) but I cheered up a little when I realised that Camilla Tominey was on as well. To her great credit, (Ayesha that is) gave a cracking speech - a mini-rant - about last night’s PLP antisemitism debacle. I don’t know if she was present at the meeting, but she described the atmosphere - I can’t remember the exact word she used and I can’t get iPlayer (or whatever it’s restyled itself as) to load, but it was something like “heated, toxic, fraught”. I might chase it up sometime. Ah! The *... more »
SacBee: Measles outbreak may cause autism doctors say. But MMR doesn’t.
Officials are getting desperate; although doctors have insisted that the MMR vaccine cannot and does not cause autism, California’s public health officials have alerted doctors “to be on the lookout for measles after first New York state and now nearby Washington state wrestle with a wily virus that health experts say can cause deafness and […] The post SacBee: Measles outbreak may cause autism doctors say. But MMR doesn’t. appeared first on Health Nut News.
Did President Trump Make These Pro-Life Remarks?
A meme rearranged excerpts from President Donald Trump’s pre-taped remarks at the 46th annual March for Life in January 2019.
Smollett Told Police Attackers Knew He Was on ‘Empire’
Smollett told police that two men dressed in black got his attention by mentioning the name of the TV show as he walked downtown.
Racist Yearbook Photo Went Unnoticed by Busy Med Students
The racist yearbook photo that could sink Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's career may have been mistakenly placed on his profile page — but even if it were put there intentionally, it's unlikely that many students would have noticed.
Trump Immigrant Crime Hotline Still Faces Hurdles, Pushback
Almost immediately, the Victims of Crime Engagement hotline was immersed in controversy and confusion.
Bolton's Plan: Starve Venezuela
The Trump Administration, led by President National Security Advisor John Bolton, has announced that it would be sending humanitarian aid to the pro-rebel factions in Venezuela while tightening sanctions on pro-government civilians. The goal is obvious: use hunger to get people to turn against their elected government and for the US-appointed president. Is this a moral approach to foreign policy? Is this "restoring democracy"? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
Trump Lied To All Americans-- But Very Specifically, He Lied To Ohio Workers
Monday night we did a quick pre-SOTU prep post to outline in a general way how Trump has lied to the American people from his campaign until now about everything big and small. Now, while Trump is chopping up the Adderall he'll be snorting before giving his second SOTU address, I want to point out a very specific lie that Madeleine Carlisle exposed at *The Atlantic* early this morning: Lordstown, Ohio. On the campaign trail in 2016, Trump told GM workers their jobs were safe. That Chevy Cruze plant is getting ready to close down. Before we get to Carlisle's report, a little context... more »
How the Coca-Cola Company Influences the CDC to Conceal Health Dangers of Refined Sugars
Questions and suspicions have been raised in recent years about apparent collusion by the CDC and the Coca-Cola corporation, which would allow the marketing of their soft drinks while suppressing information linking those soft drinks to health problems such as diabetes and obesity. These questions and suspicions were pursued by a study published in the Milbank Quarterly January 2019. Its title is Public Meets Private: Conversations Between Coca-Cola and the CDC. Public health agency collusion that potentially benefits a producer of harmful foods or beverages is no small issue. The ... more »
Wrongly Accused Dad in Maine is Pardoned for False Shaken Baby Conviction
Nearly five years after being falsely accused of abusing his infant son, Brandon Ross of Maine has received a full pardon from the Governor. A nightmare that no family would ever want to endure began back in 2014 when Brandon and Cynthia Ross brought their baby to the hospital because his leg was swollen. We published their story on MedicalKidnap.com back then and wrote: "Brandon and Cynthia Ross became concerned after noticing their baby’s leg was swollen. Even though Ryder was not crying excessively, had no bruises, red marks, or any outward signs of injury other than the swellin... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 35 – 2019
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
protect what could be considered critical infrastructure
2-4-19 “One has to be attentive about Huawei as an actor and about the close connections between a commercial actor like Huawei and the Chinese regime," the head of Norway's domestic intelligence unit PST, Benedicte Bjornland, said as she presented a national risk assessment report for 2019…. "As far as we're concerned, it's about setting up a regulatory framework to protect what could be considered critical infrastructure," Justice Minister Tor Mikkel Wara said at the same press conference. https://www.france24.com/en/20190204-norway-intelligence-service-issues-huawei-warning ……... more »
Australian-first program to help struggling artists find a steady income
Adelaide hip-hop artist Mark Reilly knows it is not always as easy to earn money as it is for rappers like him to rhyme about it. A program just launched in Adelaide could be the solution to his problems.
95pc of Tasmania's giant kelp is gone, scientists are in a race to save what's left
Tasmania has lost 95 per cent of its giant kelp in the past few decades, but researchers hope a new study can help restore it.
Neighbours rally around sick farmer, harvest his crop for free
A farmer is blown away by the generosity of his neighbours who rallied to harvest his crop while he was in hospital, refusing to accept any payment for their services.
Townsville residents return home to mud and mess in wake of flood disaster
Hundreds of Townsville residents start to return to their flood-ravaged homes to find a big clean-up ahead, as muddy tiles, soggy skirting boards and damp furniture bathe in the humid stale air in the north Queensland city.
'They just headed towards the light': Local hero takes in 60 stranded neighbours
A family hailed as "true heroes" take more than 60 flood-stricken people and their pets into their two-storey home as they waited to be rescued from rising floodwaters in Townsville.
Mandatory meth testing on the cards for WA homes in Australian first
Western Australia's ice epidemic could impact homeowners, with the State Government set to consider mandatory testing for methamphetamine contamination in rental properties.
French warplane fires nuclear-capable missile in deterrence drill
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With Europe increasingly worried about Washington-Moscow tensions, North Korea's nuclear weapons program and Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, France tests its capability to launch an airborne nuclear strike.
Tenant forced out of home after rental property tested positive for ice
Landlords are again being urged to test rentals for traces of ice after a NSW tenant fell ill and had to have her belongings buried at a tip.
The Black Saturday volunteers who rebuilt more than just fences
Ten years after Australia's most devastating bushfires, a retiree who found himself unable to simply watch on reflects on a practical initiative that helped communities rise from the ashes.
'Like driving into a sepia movie': My week in a Black Saturday disaster zone
Journalist Michael Vincent remembers the people he met during a week reporting on the impact of the Black Saturday fires in Kinglake.
Do you rip songs from YouTube? A court case may change that
Australian record labels join a push to make sites that let you download audio files from YouTube inaccessible in Australia, saying they facilitate copyright infringement.
NAB chief executive can't confirm he'll keep his job
National Australia Bank's boss Andrew Thorburn tells The Business he does not know if he will still be in the job by Friday, following the savaging he copped in the banking royal commission's final report.
Climate researcher fears Australia could become too disaster-prone to insure
Right now, Townsville is more or less underwater and large parts of Tasmania are on fire. But once the world looks away, there's the question of who will pay the bill.
Look out for the 'Skutnik' during Trump's State of the Union speech
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You've probably never heard the name Lenny Skutnik, but his heroic deed set a precedent that presidents still follow today.
If populism speaks for ordinary people, why the bad name?
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It doesn't look like populism is going anywhere, so it's important to know how to recognise it and to understand how its presence can shape our democracies, for better or worse, write Octavia Bryant and Benjamin Moffitt.
'Bound to go wrong': Man jailed over bungled McDonald's drive-through armed robbery
The botched robbery by a man who didn't put on his balaclava until the payment window — and who denied he was the driver despite the discovery of his DNA — is described as being "riddled with ineptitude" by a Canberra judge.
7 Things America Can Do to Counter International Nuclear Threats
*Elizabeth Rosenberg, Neil Bhatiya* *Security, Global Governance* [image: Reuters] Clandestine state-sponsored nuclear programs have time and again surprised the international community with their skill and speed and there is no reason to believe it won’t happen again. Fifteen years ago, the global effort to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons was dealt an enormous shock. In the aftermath of the dismantling of Libya’s nuclear weapons program, the world learned that Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of his country’s atomic bomb, had operated an alarming g... more »
Iran Claims to Have a Sniper Rifle That Can Kill from 1,600 Meters Away
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Really? *The Heidar is a hybrid, possessing what appears to be a grip and trigger mechanism copied from the MG 3, a modernized version of the MG-42 which is of German design. Iran has produced its own version of the MG 3 since before the 1979 Islamic revolution.* Iran regularly over-hypes its military technology, and in some cases, shows off bogus equipment for propaganda purposes. Iran’s military industry is also resourceful and produces interesting weapons which the Islamic republic then proliferates into very real conflicts. *(This first appe... more »
Why China Is Winning the 5G War
*Charles Duan* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] If America wants to lead in 5G, then it must clear the path for strong competition among leading American technology companies. There is little doubt today that American superiority in the next generation of mobile communications, commonly called 5G, is a matter of extraordinary national concern. There is also little doubt that China is a strong competitor, already having outspent the United States by $24 billion and planning $411 billion in 5G investment over the next decade. The Chinese government has also laid out multiple natio... more »
Meet the Marines New Deadly Sniper Rifle. Here Is What It Can Do in Battle.
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Here is what we can tell you. *But no matter when it reaches Marine scout snipers, the new rifle represents a major, long-awaited breakthrough for the Corps — and certain doom for their adversaries downrange.* The Marine Corps plans on adopting the Mk 13 Mod 7 sniper rifle for Marine scout snipers, officials confirmed to Marine Corps Times on April 2, a much-needed and long-overdue replacement for the M40 system that Marines have wielded since the Vietnam War. *(This first appeared last year.)* Since the start of the Global War on Terror in 2001... more »
Last Year, Two Russian Submarines Might Have 'Chased' a British Sub
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Did this really happen? *So did Russian submarines really track down a British sub? As so often with the Silent Service, it's hard for those of us above the waves to know what really happened.* Russian diesel subs chased a British nuclear sub off the Syrian coast, according to British media. *(This first appeared last year.)* The incident reportedly involved one or two Russian Kilo-class diesel-powered submarines, which have been dubbed the "Black Hole" by Western navies because they are remarkably quiet. Their prey was a British Astute-class nucle... more »
Who Cares About Stealth Fighters: This Is the Plane America Must Truly Fear
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * China is developing a version of this classic American plane. *If Beijing wanted to, it could probably develop a carrier-based equivalent to the J-16D. The J-15 Flying Shark fighters on China’s two Type 001 carriers also share common heritage in the Flanker family of aircraft, and pursuing a similar upgrade of the two-seat J-15SD seems plausible. However, one limitation would be the lower payload that the J-15s can carry, due to the maximum takeoff weight limitations imposed by the Chinese carriers’ ski-jump-style decks. In any case, it is not eve... more »
Strada Education Network Awards $8M in Grants for Organizations That Connect Education to Employment
Strada Education Network has announced it has given $8 million in grants to support organizations that help prepare learners of all ages for in-demand careers. “No one sector can close skill and equity gaps, alone. These grants reflect a commitment to investing in an ecosystem of providers to help individuals bridge the divide between education […]
Juilliard Liberal Arts Faculty Write Letter of Support for Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry
Several members of the Liberal Arts Faculty at The Juilliard School have written a letter of support for Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry after a recent public conflict between her and Wake Forest University. On Jan. 21, Harris-Perry, the Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest, criticized the institution’s role during slavery and its current unfair labor practices […]
US Sends Food, Medical Aid (And Guns?) to Columbia/Venezula Border
*It's safe to say their are arms of all sorts in these shipments. In fact these shipments could very well be entirely guns and ammo. I don't doubt it for a minute!* *This is a tactic, sadly, I've reported on repeatedly here at the blog. For more then a decade.* *Keep in mind that the US has armed Colombian rebels for a very long time (FARC)* *Hell, even Chiquita (like the Banana) paid FARC to murder problematic persons* *In court documents filed Wednesday, federal prosecutors said the Cincinnati-based company and several unnamed high-ranking corporate officers paid about $1.7 mill... more »
Feb. 05:greed and stupidity go togehter like - well like Trump and the oil industry.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/04/a-third-of-himalayan-ice-cap-doomed-finds-shocking-report Capitalists don't care. They don't care about any of these shocking reports about climate. They don't care because caring would cut into their profits. We have created a real horror class of people so obsessed with wealth that they refuse to see reality. We're seen this before. Just about every empire that ever there was has been dominated by a wealthy class which is concerned only with itself. This latest one is just the biggest binge of greed - and the one with the greates... more »
California – Too much snow forces ski resorts to close
Several ski resorts in the Eastern Sierra and Tahoe closed part or all operations Monday because of a blizzard that dropped as much as 9 feet of snow on the area. Another 3 feet of snow was forecast for both areas through Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Ski operations at June Mountain in ... Read moreCalifornia – Too much snow forces ski resorts to close The post California – Too much snow forces ski resorts to close appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Arbiters award 4Front Advisors $8.7M in dispute with Nevada cannabis firms
4Front Advisors, part of the Arizona-based multistate marijuana firm 4Front Holdings, won an $8.7 million arbitration award against Nevada-based CWNevada and NuVeda for breach of contract in failing to pay fees for services provided. Kris Krane, 4Front Holdings’ co-founder and president, told Marijuana Business Daily the award validates 4Front Advisors’ work in helping the two […] Arbiters award 4Front Advisors $8.7M in dispute with Nevada cannabis firms is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Inside Investor Intelligence: Acreage Holdings dishes on why size matters in marijuana
In the battle to become the leading cannabis brand in the United States, few companies have amassed the influence, reach or war chest boasted by Acreage Holdings. Join us Thursday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. ET for an exclusive webcast featuring a conversation with Acreage CEO Kevin Murphy. This webcast is part of a free […] Inside Investor Intelligence: Acreage Holdings dishes on why size matters in marijuana is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BC False Flag? Train was parked and "began to move on its own" prior to derailment killing three workers
*Train Wreck Near Field, BC* *where three railway workers were killed* *on Monday, February 4, 2019* Sometimes I hate it when I'm right. Just a week or more ago on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 to be exact, I predicted that there could be a spate of false flags in British Columbia due to British Columbians not "going along to get along" with the globalists and their minions here in Canada. Here is my direct quote: ….So...according to today's newz….Canada has 30 days to rule on the extradition of Meng to the US. Can we expect a lot of False Flags in BC leading up to that decision...kin... more »
Breaking: Saudi Coalition forces capture several sites in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition scored a big advance this evening after they launched a big assault inside the northern region of the Al-Sa’ada Governorate. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Saudi Coalition and their allies from the pro-government Yemeni Army managed to seize several sites at the Al-Qahr Mountain in northern Al-Sa’ada. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Several Saudi soldiers killed in new Houthi missile attack (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The battle for the strategic Al-Doud Mountain has recently intensified in southern Saudi Arabia as both the Houthi forces and Arab Coalition trade attacks in this imperative border region. On Tuesday, the Houthi forces released a video of their rocket battalion firing an anti-tank guided missile at a Saudi truck carrying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US increases military presence in Syria despite Trump’s withdrawal announcement
The United States has shored up its presence in Syria, transferring about 150 trucks and armoured vehicles and mobile generators to northeast Syria from neighbouring Iraq, Turkey’s Anadolu Agency has reported, citing local sources. According to Anadolu’s sources, the vehicles made their way into Kurdish-controlled areas of northeast Syria on Monday night, crossing the Simelka checkpoint along the Syrian-Iraqi border, and arriving at a US Armed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
‘Is Venezuela your state?’ Erdogan slams US, EU states for Guaido endorsement
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed the United States and a number of European Union countries for their endorsement of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president of the country, during a parliamentary address in Ankara on Tuesday. “Is Venezuela your state? How can you tell someone to leave who is doing the job […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military commander was not consulted prior to Trump’s withdrawal decision
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) -The U.S. military commander overseeing American troops in the Middle East told a Senate hearing on Tuesday that he was not consulted ahead of President Donald Trump’s surprise decision in December to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. “I was not consulted,” said U.S. General Joseph Votel, head of the U.S. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s Iskander-M tactical missiles to carry various types of warheads
Russia’s Iskander-M tactical missile systems will be upgraded to get new missiles with various warheads and will be capable of operating as part of the reconnaissance and fire network, says an article published in the thematic bulletin, “2018 Missile and Artillery Technical Provision for the Russian Armed Forces,” on Tuesday. “The Iskander-M tactical missile system […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New satellite image shows Syria’s S-300 system ready for service
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – A new satellite image that was released by Image Sat International revealed on Tuesday that Syria’s S-300 system was ready for service. According to the image, at least three of the four S-300 batteries were visible Satellites of via the satellite, but the picture did show them erected. Based on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Maduro blasts Guaido as ‘opposition tool’ in new interview (video)
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that opposition leader Juan Guaido serves as “random tool” for change in the country, speaking in an exclusive interview with RT in the Venezuelan capital on Monday. “I am ready for negotiations, I have always been ready for it. I called for more than 300 times for a dialogue with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
If Israel continues to attack Syria, Iran will respond: defense council head
Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Tuesday at a meeting with Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem that Israel will receive a decisive response if it continues attacks in Syria. “In case of continuation of such actions, specific measures will be taken to contain it and to respond decisively and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Update: Turkish-backed rebel groups use heavy weapons to attack one another in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – Earlier this afternoon, two Turkish-backed rebel groups began to clash inside the Afrin region of the Aleppo Governorate. According to pro-opposition activists, the clashes broke out between Harakat Nouriddeen Al-Zinki and Ahrar Sharqiyah inside the Jandaris District of Afrin. The reason for the clashes is unknown at the moment; however, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Defense Ministry to extend range of land-based missile systems by 2020-end
Russia’s Defence Ministry is to develop a land-based version of the Kalibr naval missile system and increase the range of land-based missile systems currently in development. Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shouigu made the announcement during a meeting in the Defence Ministry in Moscow on Tuesday. The announcement comes in response to the US withdrawal from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Fierce clashes breakout between Turkish-backed rebels in Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – Fierce clashes broke out this afternoon between two rival rebel factions inside the Afrin region of Aleppo, opposition activists reported via social media. According to the reports, intense clashes broke out inside the Jandaris District of Afrin for unknown reasons. Over the last two months, the amount of infighting among […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Wrongly Accused Dad in Maine is Pardoned for False Shaken Baby Conviction
Nearly five years after being falsely accused of abusing his infant son, Brandon Ross of Maine has received a full pardon from the Governor. A nightmare that no family would ever want to endure began back in 2014 when Brandon and Cynthia Ross brought their baby to the hospital because his leg was swollen. We published their story on MedicalKidnap.com back then and wrote: "Brandon and Cynthia Ross became concerned after noticing their baby’s leg was swollen. Even though Ryder was not crying excessively, had no bruises, red marks, or any outward signs of injury other than the swellin... more »
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