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commentary While people reading this may not be able to agree whether 2020
is the start of a new decade or end of the last one like many on social
media, I am sure we can agree to focus on food safety. Whatever year it is
we will have annual reports like the EU figures... Continue Reading
CSPI seeks to expand efforts — apply now to join their food safety team
Opinion Everyone who works in food safety is, in some way, working for the
consumer. Public health officials, researchers, educators, and members of
the food industry each have an important role to play in keeping our food
safe. But there is something rare and powerful about being able to sit down
at the table with... Continue Reading
Raw milk risks, Salmonella and Listeria discussed in EU; high contamination levels revealed
Pathogens in raw milk, Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes were discussed
at the annual meeting of a European microbial risk assessment network. A
total of 25 European Union countries as well as Switzerland and Norway are
members of the network. The next meeting is in May 2020 in Parma. Results
from studies on raw milk quality... Continue Reading
Breaking News, Just Released – Major threat eliminated in Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp today
Department of Defense Press Release Secretary of Defense Mark Esper January
2, 2019 Qasem Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Corps-Quds Force eliminated as defensive measure. General Soleimani was
actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members
in Iraq and throughout the region. General Soleimani and his Quds Force
were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of American and coalition
service members and the wounding of thousands more. He had orchestrated
attacks on coalition bases in Iraq over the last several months – including
the att... more »
Was Iranian General Qassim Soleimani Responsible For The Attack On The U.S. Embassy On Monday?
“Soleimani is our leader,” written under window by Iran-backed militiamen
pic.twitter.com/o6CjW08VSi
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) January 2, 2020
*WNU Editor:* I would not be surprised that for some in Washington this was
enough for them to make the determination that General Qassim Soleimani had
to be taken out. That this embassy attack is what finally broke the
"camel's back", and this graffiti implicated his role.
Trump Just Started A War Today, Didn't He? And By Assassinating His Old Business Partner
No one’s going to argue that the heads of Iran’s Quds Force, Qassem
Soleimani, was a bad man. At one time he and Trump were in business
together, laundering money through a Trump Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan. The
CIA made then-candidate Trump end that shady business. But even without the
Trump connection, Soleimani was still a bad guy-- a real bad guy. Trump had
him assassinated-- without congressional approval-- today. Trump also had
Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis killed early on Friday in an
air strike on their convoy at Baghdad airport. Ahmed al-Assadi, a spokesman
... more »
"Iran's Top Military Commander, Qasem Suleimani, Assassinated In US Airstrike"
*"Iran's Top Military Commander, Qasem Suleimani, *
*Assassinated In US Airstrike"*
"Update 3: The Pentagon has confirmed that Soleimani was killed at the
direction of President Trump in what it termed a "defensive action" as per
the following statement:
*Click image for larger size.*
And while Trump has yet to make a statement, shortly after the news of
Suleimani's death, the president tweeted an American flag with no
commentary. *This is the spark that could set the whole region on fire,
given Suleimani is Iran's most important, visible and powerful military
leader."*
- https://ww... more »
What Qassim Soleimani's Killing Means
*Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner:* *What Qassim Soleimani's killing means*
The U.S. killing of Qassim Soleimani In Baghdad on Thursday ends an
enduring threat. At least in the short term, however, it will unleash
Iranian retaliation. The leader of the external action arm of Iran's
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Soleimani long led that regime's efforts
to destroy its enemies and expand its revolution.
From an explosive campaign that killed hundreds of U.S. soldiers in Iraq,
to supporting Bashar Assad's regime with legions of Shiite fighters and
IRGC operatives, to conducting a c... more »
US Assassination Of Top Iranian Military Official May Ignite World War
The US has admitted to assassinating Iran’s most beloved military leader,
General Qassem Soleimani, in a drone strike which seems very likely to
ignite a full-scale war. Six others are also reported killed, including
Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis. According to the Pentagon,
Trump personally […]
The U.S. Navy's Zumwalt Destroyer: A Real Killer Or Waste of Money?
*Kris Osborn*
*Security, Americas*
Maybe both.
*Key point:* The Navy is experimenting with a new mission for the Zumwalt.
Navy developers of the new high-tech, stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer are
widening the mission envelope for the ship, exploring new ammunition for
its guns and preparing to fire its first missiles next year.
The US Navy’s stealthy destroyer will fire an Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile
and SM-2 in 2019 from its Mk 57 Vertical Launch Systems, marking the first
time the new ship will fire weapons as part of its ongoing combat
activation process.
The Navy is explorin... more »
Could the U.S. Army Fight One Million North Korean Soldiers?
*TNI Staff*
*Security, *
[image:
https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/NORTHKOREA-KIM-PORTRAITS-RC1449DD2020.html] They
might be technologically disadvantaged, but that is overwhelming manpower.
*Key Point:* North Korea's military cannot be easily discounted.
While analysts often focus on the so-called Democratic People’s Republic of
Korea’s arsenal of ballistic missiles, the real threat emanating from the
North comes in the form of heavy artillery and special operations forces,
which could wreak havoc on the South. In the event of a war on the Korean
Peninsula, Pyongyang’s groun... more »
Dollar Tug of War: What Happens To the Dollar Is The Biggest Story of 2020?
WallStForMainSt Jason talks about his views on the US Dollar for 2020 and
how in his opinion 2 strong countervailing forces are in a very strong and
powerful tug of war with the US Dollar. Unfortunately, things are far more
complicated than either camp (dollar collapse and much weaker dollar) vs
(dollar rallies a lot …
‘Blinding the Truth’: Israeli Snipers Target Gaza Protesters in the Eyes
‘Blinding the Truth’: Israeli Snipers Target Gaza Protesters in the Eyes by
https://www.alaraby.co.uk/english Media coverage and social media posts
went wild when Palestinian photojournalist Muath Amarneh was blinded in his
left eye after he was hit by a rubber bullet while covering a protest in
the West Bank. – However, Amarneh was far from unique; …
Media’s Deafening Silence On Latest WikiLeaks Drops Is Its Own Scandal
Media’s Deafening Silence On Latest WikiLeaks Drops Is Its Own Scandal by
https://caitlinjohnstone.com/ This is getting really, really, really weird.
WikiLeaks has published yet another set of leaked internal documents from
within the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
adding even more material to the mountain of evidence that we’ve been lied
to about an …
$18/oz. Silver is a New Year’s GIFT from Market Riggers!! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota As the market riggers maintained control at the End of Year
reporting by price rigging…they haven’t changed anything REAL. Watch Silver
in 2020 as the 2020 “Repo Train” just keep chugging along towards $1
Trillion +! Hang on tight! end
Flashback 2017: $10 Trillion Missing — The Pentagon Has Never Been Audited. That’s Astonishing!
[image:
https://www.globalresearch.ca/report-reveals-8-5-trillion-missing-from-pentagon-budget-2/5453618]Click
on image for article.
FULL SHOW: Pentagon’s 2020 Budget Surpasses $700 Billion
RT America The siege of the US Embassy in Baghdad ended after a force of US
Marines arrived and dozens of militia members and their supporters withdrew
from the compound. Washington blames Iran. RT America’s Sayeh Tavangar has
the latest developments (0:53). The Pentagon is starting off 2020 with a
massive budget-higher than it was …
Keiser Report: The Beginning of the End of Super Imperialism in 2020? (E1483)
RT Check Keiser Report website for more: http://www.maxkeiser.com/
Continuing with their New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Keiser Report is
joined by Dr Michael Hudson, author of Super Imperialism: The Origin and
Fundamentals of US World Dominance. Will 2020 see further decline in that
super imperialism about which he first wrote all those decades ago? They …
Can China Dethrone the US Dollar as Global Reserve
Can China Dethrone the US Dollar as Global Reserve by Steve Brown, December
23, 2019, https://theduran.com/ As a result of this ‘trade war’ China has
let the yuan slide versus the USD which is a warning to Trump, specifically
Mnuchin. – On the US dollar as reserve currency, that is a tough thing to
break …
We Were Warned About the Deep State, but Refused to Listen
The objectives of the Deep State ie. Illuminati, Synagogue of Satan. are:
Luciferian New World Order, World Government led by the Anti-Christ, Global
Supra-National Central Bank –> ‘666’ – We Were Warned About the Deep State,
but Refused to Listen by Larry C Johnson,
https://turcopolier.typepad.com/sic_semper_tyrannis/ Many of the critical
tools employed in the coup to …
PA: Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Homes is a War Crime According to ICC
PA: Israel’s Demolition of Palestinian Homes is a War Crime According to
ICC by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The Palestinian Authority (PA)
has announced on Sunday that the Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes
constitutes a war crime based on the International Criminal
Court (ICC), Safa Press agency reported on Sunday. – In a statement, the
PA’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates …
What We’re Told About ISIS Is A Lie (Full Show)
RT America Michele Greenstein takes a deep dive into the origins of Islamic
State (IS, aka ISIS) and how the US sought to use it for regime change in
Syria. “For years we have been supplying anti-tank missiles and all sorts
of weapons to the terrorists, to Al Nusra, sometimes to ISIS.. the entire
array …
US Military Contractors Sued for Funding Terrorism in Afghanistan with ‘Protection’ Payments to Taliban
Sheeple: naive, gullible, easily deceived, useful idiots complicit in their
own destruction and the destruction of others. People with an amazing
ability to accept any amount of BULLSHIT. Last to know/understand what is
going on. First to fall. US Military Contractors Sued for Funding Terrorism
in Afghanistan with ‘Protection’ Payments to Taliban by https://www.rt.com/
Bribes …
“US Dominance In Mideast Is Over”: Iran Declares After Joint Drills With Russia & China
“US Dominance In Mideast Is Over”: Iran Declares After Joint Drills With
Russia & China by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ At a moment the
US struck five supposedly ‘Iran-linked’ militia bases in Iraq and Syria on
Sunday, sending regional tensions soaring, unprecedented four-day long
joint naval drills involving Iran, Russia and China outside the Persian
Gulf …
STOCKS, CASH, DEBT… Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM TRADING, INC. Slides and Links: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/stock…
Question 1. John S: Don’t you think it’s possible that once inflation takes
off, that our government under pressure from financial institutions would
pass legislation to peg things like consumer debt and mortgages to an
inflation index. There by negating your strategy to pay off debt with
inflated …
Soleimani Dead – Sketchy Details Emerging – Airstrikes at Baghdad Airport, Cargo Area…
Details are starting to emerge about the killing of Qassem Soleimani, the
head of Iran’s elite Quds Force. As with all early reports a modicum of
skepticism toward the details should be applied. However, here’s the
expanded reporting from the … Continue reading →
Details Emerging On The Air Strike That Killed Iranian General Qassim Soleimani
*FOX News*: *Trump orders attack that kills Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani,
other military officials in Baghdad, Pentagon says*
President Trump ordered a game-changing U.S. military attack that killed
Iranian Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
Corps' elite Quds Force, among other military officials at Baghdad
International Airport early Friday, the Pentagon confirmed.
Soleimani is the military mastermind whom Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
had deemed equally as dangerous as Islamic State leader Abu Bakr
al-Baghdadi. In October, Baghdadi killed hims... more »
Family of four living in car with 13 dogs after fire destroyed their home
Sara and Glenn Gardner, their two children and 13 dogs were lucky to escape
when a bushfire destroyed their Mogo home, on NSW's South Coast, on New
Year's Eve.
Fruit fly larvae found in mango in Tasmania
The detection of fruit fly larvae in a mango imported from Queensland to
Tasmania is proof that the island state's biosecurity procedures are
working, says Primary Industries Minister Guy Barnett.
'I'm so incredibly grateful': If the community hadn't rallied, Arie would be dead
Campervanning couple Lisa and James Bartlett open their doors and hit the
road to help remove vulnerable and elderly people from the path of fires on
the NSW South Coast.
Pentagon confirms US killed Iran's elite Quds Force chief in Baghdad air strike
Just In - 1 hour ago
Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of the elite Quds Force, and
Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis are killed in a US air strike
on their convoy.
If Democrats lose to Trump in 2020, they may blame it on this factor
There are still 14 Democrats running against Donald Trump, and money they
raise is largely being spent at cross purposes — often directly against
each other, writes David Lipson.
More PTSD support needed: Friend speaks out on veteran's suicide ahead of funeral
The close friend of a former army captain, who died by suicide, wants
better mental health support and research rather than a royal commission.
Son of fallen firefighter, pacifier in mouth, receives his dad's bravery award: Australia's bushfire crisis in pictures
As bushfires rage across swathes of Australia, harrowing scenes have become
embedded in the national consciousness. But amid the devastation, people's
resilience has also shone through — from fire affected communities through
to first responders and those they leave behind.
World's youngest leader Sebastian Kurz returns to office in Austria after striking new coalition deal
Just In - 1 hour ago
Austria's former chancellor Sebastian Kurz, 33, will return to office as
the world's youngest ruler after his centre-right People's Party agreed to
form a new coalition government with the Greens.
President Trump Reacts To The Death Of Iranian General Qassim Soleimani
pic.twitter.com/VXeKiVzpTf
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2020
*WNU Editor: *Everyone knows why he posted this tweet.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani Killed In U.S. Missile Strike At Baghdad Airport -- News Roundup January 2, 2020
*Daily Mail: **BREAKING NEWS: Powerful leader of Iran's elite Quds Force
military unit is killed in missile strike on Baghdad airport that left at
least six others dead including top militiaman behind U.S. embassy attack*
* Qassem Soleimani, the head of Iran's Quds Force, was killed Friday in
Baghdad
* Missiles obliterated vehicles carrying Soleimani and Iraqi Shiite
militiamen
* Pro-Iran militia Popular Mobilization Forces blames the US for the attack
* PMF deputy commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis was among those killed
* He was one of the leaders of the attack on the US embassy in B... more »
Make Toilets Great Again
Back in September, I attended a round table where the guest was a major
economic advisor to Donald Trump and the participants were economists and
other public policy people. I can’t be more specific because of the Chatham
House Rule. Under that rule, I’m free to report what I said and people’s
reactions as long […]
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São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 3, 2019
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parties in São Paulo, best show in São Paulo]
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below is a list of bars
and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Rogério Silva
e Raquel Tobias (Pinheiros) – Pau Brasil is hosting Rogério Silva and
Raquel Tobias. The singers will be presenting a lively samba show from 10
PM to […]
The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 3, 2019 appeared
first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 3, 2020
We have the top three picks for this Friday, and below is a list of bars
and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Hamilton de Holanda and
Baile do Almeidinha (Lapa) - Tonight, Circo Voador is hosting the
incredible Hamilton de Holanda and Baile do Almeidinha. This top-notch
Brazilian instrumental music ensemble is […]
The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Friday, January 3, 2020 appeared first on The
Rio Times.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods recalls MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast
FiveStar Gourmet Foods is recalling two fresh produce snack products,
MiniMeal2Go-ProteinPack and MiniMeal2Go- AvocadoToast due to possible
Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed Meijer
supermarkets in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin.
The company recall says that it is initiating the recall because “Almark
Foods may have supplied single-serve prepackaged Hard Boiled Eggs... Continue
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Oh Snap – Iraq TV Confirming U.S. Airstrike in Baghdad Kills IRG Leader Qassim Solimani…
Iraqi State TV tonight reporting that Qassim Soleimani, leader of Iran’s
Quds Force, the elite unit of the Revolutionary Guards, was killed in US
airstrike near Baghdad. For context this would be the equivalent of U.S.
General Norman Schwarzkopf being … Continue reading →
LPAC Endorsed Candidate for Senate Daniel Burke at Trump Youth Conference: The Dreams of the Youth Must be Fulfilled
*by Daniel Burke, LaRouche Independent candidate for US Senate in New
Jersey*
The defining characteristic of the youth movement growing around President
Trump is a beaming, defiant optimism—a response to the President's
leadership on the grandest scale, and, I think, an adumbration of what new,
just world order lies ahead. If this optimism be apprehended and given
form, it will become an essential engine for the progress of mankind, out
of the era of financial oligarchy, war and famine, and into a Galactic Age.
From December 19th through 22nd, more than 1500 high school and colleg... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 2, 2020
*Leela Jacinto, France 24:* *Between Ankara and Athens, the eastern
Mediterranean is simmering with tensions*
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday approved troop deployments in Libya with an
eye to Ankara’s power projection in the eastern Mediterranean. It came on
the day Ankara’s arch rival Athens signed a gas pipeline deal that bypasses
Turkey. Tensions are brewing in the hydrocarbon-rich water lapping the
shores of Europe, Africa and the Middle East – and they could be difficult
to douse.
*Read more *....
*Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 2, 2020*
Iran is losing ... more »
Iran’s Gen. Soleimani Killed in Airstrike at Baghdad Airport
Gen. Qassim Soleimani, the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, was killed in
an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport, Iraqi television and three
Iraqi officials said.
World News Briefs -- January 2, 2020 (Evening Edition)
Combination photo of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Qassem Soleimani
(L) and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, a commander in the Popular Mobilization
Forces. REUTERS/Stringer/Thaier al-Sudani
*Reuters*:* Iran's Soleimani and Iraq's Muhandis killed in U.S. air strike:
militia spokesman*
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani, head of the
elite Quds Force, and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were
killed early on Friday in an air strike on their convoy at Baghdad airport,
an Iraqi militia spokesman told Reuters.
“The American and Israeli enemy is respon... more »
Deadly at 550 Yards: Meet the Rifle That Beat Hitler and Kim Jong Un's Grandfather
*Warfare History Network*
*History, *
[image: Brandon Ryder, shooter, Apple Valley Gun Club, fires an M1 Garand
while wearing World War II era Army attire during the D-Day Match sponsored
by the High Desert Competitive Shooting Club at the Combat Center Rifle
Range, June 6, 2015.] The Mighty, Mighty M-1
*Key point:* It was proven on the field—countless times.
A variety of outstanding weapons and pieces of equipment affected the
course of World War II for both the Allies and the Axis powers.
There was the British workhorse 25-pounder field gun, the deadly
Supermarine Spitfire fig... more »
The JF-17 Is No F-35 Stealth Jet, But It's Good Enough For Pakistan
*Sebastien Roblin*
*Security, *
It's a capable fighter.
*Key point*: While the Thunder is not particularly sexy compared to
cutting-edge stealth fighters and even 4.5-generation jets like the Rafale
and Su-35, its seems capable for its price.
In the 2019 Paris Air Show, Pakistan its lightweight JF-17 Thunder jet
fighter it began building a decade ago in conjunction with China. You can
see the seven-ton fighter performing maneuvers in this video.
Just a few months earlier, Pakistan dispatched what it claimed to be
twenty-five JF-17s to launch a lightning strike across the Line of... more »
BREAKING NEWS: US kills Iranian General in Baghdad: EXTREMELY dangerous development in the Middle East (UPDATES COMING IN)
*FILE PHOTO: Head of the Iranian Quds Force Qassem Soleimani *
*(center) attending a meeting of Revolutionary Guard's *
*commanders in Tehran. © AFP / Khamenei.IR*
Almost every year there is a horrific event in Iran around this time of
year. Sometimes it's an earthquake sometimes its a targeted assassination.
This time it is the latter. I believe it has something to do with
religious desecration but don't know enough about the Shia sect of Islam to
be sure. But it is always "punishment/provocation". This year it is an
extreme provocation that is aimed at starting a hot war in th... more »
Fat adult polar bear shot in Svalbard New Years Eve after persistent visits to Longyearbyen
Originally posted on polarbearscience:
Another rare winter visit by a polar bear on New Year’s Eve, this time in
Svalbard, comes with far more detail than the sighting in Newfoundland that
I wrote about yesterday. The Svalbard problem bear was shot over safety
concerns after repeated visits to the downtown streets of the main town…
Oceanic Forcing Rules, Not Radiative Effects
Originally posted on Science Matters:
Roy Clark explains how climate science built an house of cards obscuring
the actual physical mechanisms driving observed climate fluctuations. Text
of his recent post at WUWT in italics with my bolds. The basic issue is
that there is no such thing as a climate sensitivity to CO2 or any…
History
Originally posted on sunshine hours:
h/t https://twitter.com/aDissentient ?
New Archbishop: Ignore Bible and Conform to the World on Sexuality
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The incoming Archbishop of York has an interesting idea for how the church
can deal with the Great Sexual Devolution: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
Ignoring the biblical injunction “Be not conformed to this world,” Bishop
Stephen Cottrell instead believes that the “Bible has to fit the current
culture,” as the UK’s Christian Institute (CI) relates it.
California Media Discuss New Water Usage Laws In Effect – 55 Gallons Per Day or $1,000 Fine…
Yikes. According to new California laws on water use: you can take a
shower or you can do a single load of laundry, but you cannot do both. 55
gal per day limit, or face $1k fine.
2020 Resistance – Dem Operatives Open New Leak Clearing House…
2020 is the year when a variety of prior democrat operations will converge
with a single goal in mind. Predictably we will see several years of prior
effort beginning to merge, and it begins today. NOTE: For interested
readers it … Continue reading →
FCC Reaffirms Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Limits but Turns Blind Eye to 5G Dangers
Over the past months, we’ve been documenting the issues surrounding the
launch of 5G networks. As we edge closer and closer to a wider rollout of
this technology, more information is coming to light demonstrating the
negative impact on human health that could result, not to mention the
damage to wildlife and the environment. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) is paving the way for this rollout and is apparently too
beholden to the telecoms industry to care that we’re being used as guinea
pigs in this experiment. The latest outrage in this story is the recent
announcement f... more »
Young Oregon Girl with Cancer Medically Kidnapped from Mother and Sexually Abused in Foster Care
In February 2018, Kylee Dixon, then 11 years old, was rushed to the
hospital in excruciating abdominal pain. Tests later confirmed she had a
tumor in her liver known as Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma. After 6
months of Chemotherapy with no improvement in Kylee’s health, and the tumor
in Kylee’s liver remaining the same size, the mother and daughter had
enough. Christine claims, even with medical evidence showing improvement
with the treatments she was giving Kylee, DHS moved forward with their
neglect allegations against her and Kylee was removed from her mother’s
care. Kylee w... more »
Breaking News: Gen Soleimani, The Head Of Iran's Elite Quds Force, Has Been Killed In An Airstrike
*WNU Editor:* It is Iraqi TV that is making this announcement. This is a
breaking news story. It will be updated as more information comes in.
*Update 21:00 EST: *A complete news roundup on this story will be done
within the hour.
*Update 20:33: *According to Reuters. The U.S. has claimed responsibility
for this strike.
*Update 20:31:* The international media is now on this story ....
Iraqi TV: Iran’s Gen. Soleimani killed in Baghdad strike (AP)
Iran Quds Force commander killed in strike on convoy at Baghdad Airport –
reports (RT)
*Update 20:26:* First pictures of this strike (s... more »
Michigan medical cannabis store wins mainstream design award
A medical marijuana dispensary in Michigan won a design award from the
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Flint-based Common
Citizen won a Gold Award for retail design from the ICSC, a worldwide trade
group for the shopping center and retail real estate sector. The award is
the first the ICSC has bestowed upon a cannabis retailer. […]
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Former top marijuana regulator in Maryland joins MJ firm
Joy Strand, a former executive director of the Maryland Medical Cannabis
Commission, has joined Green Leaf Medical, a cannabis firm in the state.
Green Leaf hired Strand, who resigned from the commission in September
2019, as executive vice president. Her role will be to coordinate the
company’s government relations in several states, The Baltimore Sun
reported.
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Florida group trying to legalize adult-use cannabis sues over ballot process
The group seeking to put an initiative on the 2020 ballot in Florida to
legalize recreational marijuana, has sued the state in an effort to get
more time to submit signatures. The group, Make it Legal Florida, alleges
in a 57-page complaint filed in Leon County Circuit Court that a
controversial election law enacted in July is […]
Florida group trying to legalize adult-use cannabis sues over ballot process
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MJardin selling Nevada marijuana grow facility for $35 million
MJardin Group, a cannabis production company with offices in Denver and
Toronto, on Thursday said it has agreed to sell its GreenMart of Nevada
cultivation facility in Cheyenne to a division of Phoenix-based Harvest
Health & Recreation. MJardin plans to use the proceeds to reduce its debt
and for working capital. The company bought GreenMart in July. For […]
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from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for
cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan presses Weedmaps on illegal cannabis ads
Michigan regulators want California-based Weedmaps to honor its commitment
to not run ads from illicit marijuana operations. Marijuana Regulatory
Agency Director Andrew Brisbo said he’s by Weedmaps that it won’t be
entering contracts with MJ businesses “without validating they hold a
state-level license,” Mlive.com reported. In August, Weedmaps said it would
not run ads for […]
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Colorado ushers in 2020 with new marijuana market opportunities
Potential sales-boosting marijuana laws go into effect in Colorado this
week that will permit home delivery of medical marijuana and on-site
cannabis consumption, contingent on local approvals. In moves that could
improve Colorado’s marijuana business climate: Starting Jan. 1, licenses
can be issued for “marijuana hospitality establishments” such as cannabis
cafes, dispensary tasting rooms, marijuana […]
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cannabis entrepreneurs
Maine could get new cannabis traceability system
Florida-based Metrc is in talks to provide seed-to-sale tracking for
medical and recreational cannabis in Maine. The state’s Office of Marijuana
Policy is negotiating with Metrc after BioTrackTHC agreed to end its
contract because it couldn’t meet the necessary requirements, according to
Mainebiz. BioTrackTHC, a subsidiary of Colorado-based Helix, was awarded
the Maine contract in May.
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Washington state eases rules on marijuana packaging
New regulations for packaging and labeling infused marijuana edibles
products in Washington favor the state’s cannabis companies. The revised
rules, recently approved by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board,
extend from Jan. 1 until July 1 the deadline for processors and producers
create compliant packaging, among other changes, The Spokesman Review
reported The new rules resolve […]
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Missouri medical cannabis store closes, blames regulators
The Green Clinics, a medical marijuana store based in Kansas City,
Missouri, shut down, blaming the state health department for its abrupt
closure. “Due to other providers failing to follow (Missouri’s medical
marijuana constitutional amendment) and its associated rules, and the
(state health department’s) failure to enforce the law, The Green Clinics
will close effective […]
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Arkansas medical marijuana sales top $28 million
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Arkansas sold more than $28 million in
the first calendar year of legal sales, according to the state Department
of Finance and Administration. The stores sold more than 4,200 pounds of
medical marijuana, resulting in $28.13 million in sales. Sales exceeded the
$15 million to $20 million projected by the 2019 […]
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Las Vegas cannabis testing lab closed by regulators
The Nevada Department of Taxation shut down Cannex Nevada, a marijuana
testing laboratory in Las Vegas. The department, which found yeast and mold
three times the allowable limit on two strains of marijuana, also issued a
public health warning for several tainted cannabis products approved by the
lab, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The action […]
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New filing to legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma
Supporters of recreational cannabis in Oklahoma refiled a petition to
legalize adult-use marijuana in the state. The original petition was
criticized by those who feared it would hurt Oklahoma’s fast-growing
medical marijuana industry. Michelle Tilley, the executive director of the
Oklahoma branch of the American Civil Liberties Union who filed the new
paperwork with Ryan Kiesel, […]
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Adult-use cannabis delivery services licensed in Michigan
The first three recreational cannabis businesses in Michigan have been
approved to deliver MJ to homes. The Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs approved the delivery businesses, WoodTV.com reported.
Adult-use cannabis became legal in Michigan on Dec. 1.
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Missouri marijuana cultivators getting licenses
Missouri regulators have begun issuing licenses for medical cannabis
cultivation facilities The Department of Health and Senior Services will
notify applicants which 60 of the 554 medical marijuana cultivation
applications have been approved and which have been denied, the Springfield
News-Leader reported.
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Top Massachusetts court doesn’t rule on cannabis vape ban
The Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts declined to consider whether
Republican Governor Charlie Baker’s administration overstepped its
executive powers in temporarily banning the sale of nicotine and marijuana
vaporizers, the Boston Globe reporte The products are now back on store
shelves in the state. For more of Marijuana Business Daily’s ongoing
coverage of the vaping crisis, click here.
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Massachusetts recreational marijuana sales top $420 million in first year
Adult-use marijuana stores in Massachusetts had more than $420 million in
sales in the first full year of legalization, according to the state’s
Cannabis Control Commission. December sales, even before Christmas, hit
$10.7 million. The data will be updated in January to show the entire 2019
calendar year. – Associated Press
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Multistate cannabis retailer MedMen raising $74 million with sales, offering
Los Angeles-based MedMen Enterprises, one of the most high-profile cannabis
retailers in the United States, said Friday it plans to raise a total of
$74 million by selling noncore assets and initiating a stock offering.
MedMen anticipates raising $54 million by selling marijuana licenses it
views as noncore assets in Arizona and Illinois, its latest […]
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Amazon allegedly threatened to fire employees for speaking out about climate change
The company warned two employees they could be sacked if they continued to
speak publicly about Amazon's environmental policies.
Kangaroo Island fire emergency declared as 'fire twister' footage emerges
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An emergency warning is now in effect for a second bushfire on Kangaroo
Island amid extreme heat and gusty conditions, with the CFS urging people
in the affected areas to take shelter.
'I've got a nine-year-old son who's never seen green grass': Qld's low rainfall figures
Some Queensland farmers say they have just recorded their lowest rainfall
in 113 years. Here's how they're trying to diversify and keep going.
NSW bushfire death toll rises to 16, 449 homes destroyed on South Coast
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The NSW bushfire death toll rises to 16 — including eight since Monday —
after police find the body of a man at Belowra, in the state's south.
Tasmania mulls fire bans as crews battle blazes amid deteriorating conditions
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A total fire ban is on the cards ahead of worsening fire conditions in
Tasmania this weekend, as crews work against the clock to contain blazes
around the state.
Mystery surrounding former Nissan boss's escape 'could be the next Netflix show'
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Carlos Ghosn's daring escape to Lebanon confounds and embarrasses
authorities, with neighbours of the former Nissan chairman joking the
mysterious circumstances surrounding his escape from Japan could be the
subject of a future streaming television series.
Detroit firefighters investigated over NYE selfie in front of burning house
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Detroit's Fire Commissioner blasts a group of firefighters who were
photographed posing in front of a home engulfed in flames, labelling the
stunt "inappropriate and unprofessional".
Live: Labuschagne reaches fifty on day one of third Test
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Marnus Labuschagne reaches yet another Test fifty as the hosts chase a
clean sweep of the series at the SCG. Follow all the action in our live
blog.
How to stop saying yes when you want to say no
It's one of the shortest words in the English language, but many of us
struggle to say no — even when we want to. So how do we master the graceful
art of saying no, without feeling guilty about it?
Your best photos of the week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around
Australia for the week ending January 3, 2020.
Bloomberg Picks Texas To Make His Stand
About 3 weeks ago, independent polling firm SSRS did a survey of Texas
voters for CNN. Texas isn’t a blue state but it will be part of Super
Tuesday on March 3, so-- like California-- will play an outsized role in
determining who the Democratic nominee will be. The horse race question
elicited these results:
*•* Status Quo Joe- 35%
*•* Bernie- 15%
*•* Elizabeth- 13%
*•* Mayo Pete- 9%
*•* Bloomberg- 5%
*•* Castro- 3%
*•* Yang- 3%
*•* Booker- 2%
*•* Steyer- 2%
None of the other candidates were polling above 1%. The general ignorance
on the candidates’ policy positions was astoundin... more »
New Report: Charter Fraud And Waste Worse Than We Thought
Last March, the Network for Public Education released a report showing that the
federal government has lost a billion dollars to charter school waste and
fraud. But the organization had not stopped sifting through the data. Their
follow-up report, “Still Asleep At The Wheel: How the Federal Charter
Schools Program Results in as Pileup of Fraud ands Waste,” reveals that the
situation is even worse than shown in the first report, while laying out
more state by state details. Particularly striking—the vast amount of money
that has been wasted on ghost schools that never served.
NPE is a... more »
State test results prompt company to recall string cheese for Listeria risk
A Florida company is recalling string cheese after state officials reported
positive test results for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Limena
LLC of Palm Springs, FL, reported shipping the implicated cheese to retail
stores and direct to consumers through mail orders, according to a recall
notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. “The production of... Continue
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Meijer recalls diced eggs used in salad bars
Meijer is recalling frozen hard boiled egg products used on salad bars at
two stores because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The
stores with the salad bars are located in Grand Rapid, MI. The company
recall says that it is initiating the recall “in conjunction with Almark
Foods.” The Almark egg facility has been confirmed... Continue Reading
In Mauritania, Imams take to Radio Waves to say Child Marriage is Against Islam
Global Issues News Headlines - 4 hours ago
SELIBABI, Mauritania, Jan 02 (IPS) - "I refused to marry off my daughter
for a simple, good reason: I want my daughter to be empowered," said
Lemeima mint El Hadrami, 49. "I don't want her to go through the same
difficulties I did when I was young." El Hadrami was married when she was
only 13.
Read the full story, “In Mauritania, Imams take to Radio Waves to say Child
Marriage is Against Islam”, on globalissues.org →
Blagojevich: House Democrats Would’ve Impeached Lincoln, Too
Imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich argued in a column that
fellow Democrats in the U.S. House who impeached President Donald Trump
also would have tried to remove Abraham Lincoln.
‘Affluenza’ Teen Jailed in Texas for Probation Violation
A Texas man who used “affluenza” as a defense at his trial for killing four
people while driving drunk was arrested after authorities say he violated
the terms of his probation.
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 2, 2020
*SCMP*: *Taiwan’s top military leader among eight dead in Black Hawk
chopper crash*
* Chief of staff, two major generals and other senior military personnel
killed
* Helicopter’s last communication was less than 15 minutes after take-off
Taiwan’s military chief of staff and seven others were killed when a Black
Hawk helicopter crashed in a mountainous region in the northern part of the
island on Thursday morning, officials said.
Taiwan’s air force commander Hsiung Hou-chi confirmed the deaths of Chief
of Staff Shen Yi-ming and seven others on Thursday afternoon, after the
UH-60M ... more »
Trangia On 70% Ethanol Rubbing Alcohol
I test the Trangia on 70% Ethanol / 30% water from the drug store "Rubbing
Alcohol". Continue reading →
Iran's Navy Wouldn't Stand A Chance Against America
*David Axe*
*Security, Middle East*
But the fight wouldn't be painless.
*Key point:* It wouldn't be as easy as in the 1980s.
The Iranian navy is about to get a little bit bigger. But it’s still
hopelessly outclassed by rival fleets. The naval imbalance could weigh on
diplomatic and military strategies in Tehran, Washington, D.C. and other
world capitals as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf region.
The navy in August 2019 announced it will return to service the frigate *Damavand
*following 18 months of repairs. *Damavand *in January 2018 collided with a
pier, killing two sail... more »
Is Germany's Military Dying?
*David Axe*
*Security, Europe*
Just a handful of the German military’s new attack and transport
helicopters reportedly were combat-ready in November 2019, prolonging a
deep readiness crisis in Berlin’s armed forces. And that's just for
starters.
Just a handful of the German military’s new attack and transport
helicopters reportedly were combat-ready in November 2019, prolonging a
deep readiness crisis in Berlin’s armed forces.
Local media reported that just eight of the German army’s 53 Tiger attack
helicopters and 12 of the service’s 99 NH-90 transports were war-ready.
A mili... more »
It's Time to Face the Truth on North Korea
*Daniel L. Davis*
*Security, Asia*
"North Korea is a weak regional state. While Kim does have the ability to
defend his territory and could inflict a serious blow to any who might
attack him, he has virtually no ability to project power abroad nor to
sustain an attack on his neighbors. Kim is keenly aware of these core
realities. Armed with this understanding, what course should America
pursue?"
It is time for a blunt assessment of what really matters in the dispute
between Washington and Pyongyang, taking emotion out of the equation, and
examine the ground truth fundamentals. S... more »
Yes, Peace with North Korea Is Still Possible.
*Devin Stewart*
*Security, Asia*
Kim has left a small opening for Trump to move forward. Trump just needs to
push on the open door.
The year-end holidays, including New Year’s Day, have come and gone without
an ICBM test or nuclear test by North Korea. There was no provocation,
despite the ominous remark by a North Korean foreign ministry official in
early December about an impending “Christmas gift,” which seemed to
coincide with Pyongyang’s preference for diplomatic progress with the
United States by the end of 2019. Why Kim Jong-un skipped the weapons test,
no one knows exac... more »
A U.S. Invasion Of Iran Would Be Suicidal
*Zachary Keck*
*Security, Middle East*
Iran has more than geography going for it.
*Key point: *In Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States found that
conquering a country is the easy part. It’s the occupation that proves
costly.
Since assuming office in 2009, President Barack Obama has consistently held
that the United States would carry out airstrikes to prevent Iran from
acquiring a nuclear weapon. This position is supported by the vast majority
of U.S. policy makers, lawmakers and the political elite, regardless of
political affiliation.
Nonetheless, it is also generally agre... more »
Young Oregon Girl with Cancer Medically Kidnapped from Mother and Sexually Abused in Foster Care
In February 2018, Kylee Dixon, then 11 years old, was rushed to the
hospital in excruciating abdominal pain. Tests later confirmed she had a
tumor in her liver known as Undifferentiated Embryonal Sarcoma. After 6
months of Chemotherapy with no improvement in Kylee’s health, and the tumor
in Kylee’s liver remaining the same size, the mother and daughter had
enough. Christine claims, even with medical evidence showing improvement
with the treatments she was giving Kylee, DHS moved forward with their
neglect allegations against her and Kylee was removed from her mother’s
care. Kylee w... more »
Untitled
Rev, Malcolm Campbell was from a Presbyterian church in Montreal that stood
at the north end of Fletcher's field. That, about the 1890s, had become the
home ground of wealthy anglos.
(Earlier, they had settled in what is now the business district of Notre
Dame. But by World War 1, they were more likely to be found along St.
Catherine and Sherbrooke and above - and down to Windsor Station.. You can
still see their very well preserved homes.. And the churches were highly
regarded. At the corner of St. Catherine and University is an Anglican
Church (St. whose ministry included the vi... more »
Jan. 2: It could be a very ugly year. Correction. It will be...
https://www.sciencealert.com/stanford-researchers-have-a-plan-to-tackle-the-climate-emergency?
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/02/australia-bushfires-tens-of-thousands-stranded-while-attempting-to-flee
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/02/australian-bushfire-crisis-global-figures-and-media-react-to-climate-emergency
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/02/a-warm-welcome-the-wildlife-visitors-warning-of-climate-disaster-aoe
https://countercurrents.org/2020/01/australia-burns... more »
Nuts – McCabe Brief Against 2018 Firing Claims Trump Calling Him “Dirty Cop” December 2019 is Proof of Bias…
Nuttery. Abject Lawfare nuttery. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe
lied four times to internal FBI investigators, three times under oath, in
2017. This led to his firing in March 2018. (Source) In a remarkable act
of hubris, in late … Continue reading →
Report: “Transgenders” More Likely to Kill Than be Killed; Overrepresented Among Pedophiles
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It’s fairly well known that “transgenders” have a very high suicide rate,
especially after undergoing so-called sex reassignment surgery. But barely
known, and contrary to modern myth, is that they’re also more likely to
commit murder than to be murdered, according to a recent report. In fact,
the report finds that Made-up Sexual Status (MUSS, or “trans”) individuals
are actually less likely to be homicide victims than normal people are.
65,000 College Students Celebrate Jesus and New Year at Passion Conference in Atlanta
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Passion Conferences are a healthy antidote to the perception that today’s
college students have lost their way and are sinking into secularism and
atheism.
Atheist Group Targeting Miami Church Over Trump MAGA Rally
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The atheist Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is targeting a Hispanic
congregation in Miami over its plans to host President Trump and a Make
America Great Again (MAGA) rally January 3.
Freelance Writers, Uber Drivers Lose Jobs Thanks to California Law Intended to Protect Them
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Uber drivers, freelance writers, and other independent contractors have
just been thrown out of work thanks to a California law allegedly designed
to protect them from exploitation.
Epstein’s “Madam” Maxwell Reportedly Being Hidden from FBI in Foreign Safe Houses
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Long time Jeffery Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell is reportedly being
shielded from FBI scrutiny by some very powerful friends due to information
she may posess on some of the world’s most powerful people.
Elizabeth Warren
I shopped on panic Saturday! December 21. More money was spent by Americans
that day, $34.4 billion, than any day in America's history. And Elizabeth
Warren is trying to make Americans fearful, that there's a terrible gap,
that life's unfair so she needs to steal money from some and give it to
others! The big four leading the way were Walmart, Amazon, Costco and
Target. Is that where the top 1% shop? Nope. It's where we all shop. (I
shopped at Macy's and Kohl's.) Why do Democrats preach doomsday? Because
they don't believe in America. Not the people, not the Constitution, not
the ... more »
2020 Is Trump’s to Lose; Bad News for the Climate Cleptocracy
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