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World News Briefs -- March 2, 2020 (Evening Edition)
*MIDDLE EAST* Turkey downs Syrian planes in Idlib *as refugees flood Turkey's European borders.* Syria's White Helmets *urge no-fly zone to end civilian exodus.* Turkey says *millions of migrants may head to EU.* Iraq's Allawi withdraws *his candidacy for prime minister as vacuum looms.* Iraq power vacuum *as political crisis hits PM post.* Coronavirus:* Iran council member close to supreme leader Khamenei dies of Covid-19.* Israel bombs vehicle in *Syrian Golan after cross-border sniper attempt.* Netanyahu faces Gantz again *as Israelis head to polls for the third ti... more »
Senator Amy Klobuchar Ends Her 2020 Campaign and Will Support Biden
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, America* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2QAF9LE53L&share=true] Is it enough to stop Sanders? This afternoon Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota announced the suspension of her presidential campaign. Her departure comes on the heels of Pete Buttigieg, who ended his campaign yesterday. Both candidates are expected to give their endorsements to former Vice President Joe Biden at a rally in Dallas this evening. This rush to Biden, in the days after his blowout victory in the South Carolina primary, stands... more »
Doomed: The Story of How Nazi Germany's Best Battleship Was Sunk
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Unknown - Here, specifically here., PD-US, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31131211] Hitler was not pleased. *Key Point:* Berlin's battleships didn't have a good chance against the Royal Navy. Nazi Germany might have good submarines, but their capital ships were too few in number. April 1, 1939, was a red-letter day in the history of the reborn German Kriegsmarine for two key reasons. First, Reich Chancellor Adolf Hitler presented the fleet’s chief, Erich Raeder, with an ornate, icon-studded Navy blue baton of off... more »
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Drops out of the 2020 Race—and Plans to Endorse Biden
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC21AF9Y9RGX&share=true] Did he cut a deal for a cabinet post? Yesterday Democratic presidential candidate and disputed winner of the Iowa caucus Pete Buttigieg announced his withdrawal from the 2020 race. The millennial former Mayor of South Bend, Indiana and the first openly gay presidential candidate in a major party leaves behind a barrier breaking campaign that—despite its initiatives—failed to expand beyond a limited base. “Hardly anybody knew my name, an... more »
Unconstitutional: How America Wrongly Interned Japanese American During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Photo attributed to Dorothea Lange(w). - Previously restored file: File:JapaneseAmericansChildrenPledgingAllegiance1942.jpg; U.S. War Relocation Authority. Via US Library of CongressFarm Security Administration and Office of War Information Collection] A big mistake. *Key point:* Panic after Pearl Harbor and racism meant that Japanese Americans were seen as suspicious and were locked up in camps. It was a historic wrong and something that America must never repeat. “We were stunned when we entered the camp,” Yoshio “Yosh” N... more »
Top US General Says Military Preparing for Potential Coronavirus ‘Pandemic’
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley. (Reuters/Amanda Voisard) *CNN:* *Top US General says military preparing for all coronavirus scenarios, including potential pandemic* Washington (CNN)Top US military officials said the US military is planning for all scenarios as it faces the coronavirus, including a pandemic should the spread of the virus reach that point. "The United States military looks at a wide variety of scenarios," Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said at the Pentagon, adding that "pandemic is the worst case." "Of course we... more »
“Rally” to oppose Cermaq’s proposed industrial-scale fish farms in Mahone and St. Margaret’s Bays draws large crowd
About 300 people gathered at a “rally” and information session held Sunday in Upper Tantallon in opposition to Cermaq Canada’s proposed industrial-scale salmon farm expansion into Mahone Bay and St. Margaret’s Bay. The event was organized by the Twin Bays Coalition, a group that recently coalesced in response to the government granting the global-aquaculture giant […]
Port Wallace Gamble: the real estate boom meets Nova Scotia’s toxic mine legacy
This is a story about the toxic legacy from historic gold mines in Nova Scotia, which its citizens will be paying many millions of dollars to try to clean up, and how the contamination at just one of these sites — Montague Mines in HRM — is still affecting us today. This, the second in […]
MIT Study: No Evidence of ‘Election Fraud’ in Bolivia That Resulted in Coup
*Antiwar.com* | "The OAS greatly misled the media and the public about what happened in Bolivia’s elections, and helped to foster a great deal of mistrust in the electoral process and the results."
Pentagon Gives Go-Ahead For U.S. Troops To Withdraw From Afghanistan
*Military.com:* *US Troops Will Begin Pulling Out of Afghanistan Despite Renewed Violence, SecDef Says* Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Monday that the U.S. plans to go ahead with troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, starting in just days, despite renewed violence and a spate of objections raised by the Kabul government to the U.S.-Taliban peace deal. Esper said he had directed Army Gen. Austin Scott Miller, commander of U.S. and coalition troops in Afghanistan, "to get moving" on drawing down U.S. forces from about 12,000 to 8,600 under the U.S.-Taliban agreement signed Satur... more »
Record February Rainfall? Pretty Meaningless Actually.
By Paul Homewood As usual, you don’t get the whole story from the BBC/Met Office: Rainfall data from the Met Office has shown that last month was the wettest February since records began. An average of 202.1mm rainfall fell, surpassing records for February 1990, when 193.4mm fell. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51686979 Their subliminal […]
Was Elizabeth Warren Once Fired for Being Pregnant?
The 2020 presidential candidate's account of her time as a speech therapist in Riverdale, New Jersey, has come under renewed scrutiny.
Taliban Ends Truce. Orders Attacks On Afghan Government Forces
Talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban must begin by March 10 under the US-Taliban agreement [Sorin Forcui/Al Jazeera] *The Guardian:* *Afghanistan: bomb attack kills three as Taliban ends partial truce* * Motorcycle with bomb explodes during football match * Taliban’s week-long ‘reduction of violence’ expired on Saturday Three people have been killed and 11 injured in a motorcycle bomb attack at a football match in eastern Afghanistan, as the Taliban announced an end to a partial truce two days after signing a deal with the US. The Taliban had agreed to a week-long “r... more »
Glyphosate-Based Herbicides Trigger Loss of Biodiversity – New Study
One of the world’s most widely used glyphosate-based herbicides, Roundup, can trigger loss of biodiversity, making ecosystems more vulnerable to pollution and climate change, say researchers from McGill University in Canada. The widespread use of Roundup on farms has sparked coancerns over potential health and environmental effects globally. Since the 1990s use of the herbicide […] The post Glyphosate-Based Herbicides Trigger Loss of Biodiversity – New Study appeared on Sustainable Pulse.
Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs
Students traverse William & Mary's historic campus.
The worst humanitarian crisis of the 21st century: 5 questions on Syria answered
Shelley Inglis, Executive Director, University of Dayton Human Rights Center, University of Dayton at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
The war in Syria has reached a crisis point, with close to 400,000 deaths and more than 11 million people displaced.
Medical cannabis sales begin in Utah
Utah’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened Monday as the state begins a gradual rollout of its medical cannabis program. Dragonfly Wellness in Salt Lake City is the first out of the gate. The state’s second dispensary is expected to open later this month. It will be followed by seven more in June and the final […] Medical cannabis sales begin in Utah is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Missouri medical marijuana complaints spike 70%
Licensing appeals by medical marijuana companies that were denied licenses to operate in the state have reached more than 800, roughly a 70% increase in about two weeks. At least 845 appeals have been filed with Missouri’s Administrative Hearing Commission. That is about a 69% jump from late February, when more than 500 appeals had […] Missouri medical marijuana complaints spike 70% is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis giant Curaleaf enters Colorado by buying edibles firm
Multistate marijuana operator Curaleaf Holdings on Monday said it will expand into the Colorado market by buying BlueKudu, a Denver-based producer of cannabis chocolates and gummies. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition will give Massachusetts-based Curaleaf a foothold in one of the biggest marijuana markets in the country. “Colorado is the second-largest cannabis market […] Cannabis giant Curaleaf enters Colorado by buying edibles firm is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
President Trump Keep America Great Rally, Charlotte North Carolina – 7:00pm Livestream…
Tonight President Trump heads to Charlotte, NC, for another massive Keep America Great rally at The Bojangles Coliseum. President Trump is expected to speak at 7:00pm EST. RSBN Livestream Link – Donald Trump 2020 Livestream – Fox News Livestream . … Continue reading →
'Kahnawake Stands with Wet'suwet'en' Listen to Coffee with my Ma: Voices from the Frontline
Indigenous Peoples have shut down Canada. Listen to the voices from the frontline at Kahnawake, as Mohawks stand in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en. Listen: it is a great time in history Coffee with my Ma Podcast by actress Kaniehtiio Horn, daughter of Kahentinetha Horn March 2, 2020 Listen: https://coffeewithmyma.buzzsprout.com/140716/2896780-bonus-episode-kahnawakestandswithwetsuweten #
Information Clearing House Headlines 2 March 2020
2 March 2020 — Information Clearing House Syria – A Short Note on Recent Developments By Moon Of Alabama The Pentagon announced that it will not provide air support to Turkey. – Continue ==== Are Russia and Turkey on a Collision Course? By The Saker Erdogan is desperately trying to pit the US against Russia. – Continue ==== The … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 2 March 2020
Black Agenda Radio for Week of March 2, 2020
2 March 2020 — Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio with Nellie Bailey and Glen Ford If the Left Doesn’t Critique Endless War, Who Will? / “Respectable” Black Women Fought Mass Incarceration / Last Surviving Member of the Move 9 is Released / Black Scholar Praises Heroes and Indicts “Scoundrels” of McCarthy Era If the Left Doesn’t Critique Endless … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio for Week of March 2, 2020
Tyendinaga Mohawks Blockade: Still Standing and Building on March 2, 2020
Tyendinaga Mohawks Blockade: Still Standing and Building on March 2, 2020 By Real Peoples Media Censored News DAY 25 We are still here. Despite the wet and rainy weather today our men were hard at work setting up more tents for people to sleep, eat and gather. A medical tent was erected today which will soon be full of medical supplies. The tent closest to the checkpoint will
Coronavirus concerns way overblown
“We have to wash our hands, not our brains.” – Adoni ________ Coronavirus concerns way overblown Robert W. Felix When I first heard about the coronavirus, Covid-19, and learned that Chinese authorities had locked down the entire city of Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, I thought things must be pretty desperate. However, even ... Read more Coronavirus concerns way overblown The post Coronavirus concerns way overblown appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Did Obama Declare Swine Flu an Emergency Only After ‘Millions’ Were Infected?
Not all "fact checks" are created equal.
Bushfire recovery loans are facing delays
Bushfire affected businesses across Australia are still waiting for applications to open or be approved for recovery loans unveiled by the federal government last month. Almost 300 bushfire hit businesses have applied for government loans since the scheme has opened, yet just one application has been approved so far.
Why Coronavirus Might Not Hit the U.S. as Hard as China: Hygiene
[image: why-coronavirus-might-not-hit-the-us-as-hard-as-china-hygiene] While it’s not politically correct to discuss, China’s culture — and its culture of corruption — likely played a large role in coronavirus’s emergence and spread.
Democrat Field Narrows as Buttigieg, Steyer Drop Out
[image: democrat-field-narrows-as-buttigieg-steyer-drop-out] The field of Democrat presidential candidates has dwindled again as former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and far-left billionaire Tom Steyer announced that they were dropping out of the race this weekend.
Birth Pangs of the New Middle East Sitrep: Russia, Syria, Turkey, US, EU etc.,
*So, the regional remake is being rebranded Birth Pangs ala Condoleeza Rice during the Bush Administration and I'm going to create a new label as well. * *1 : The US Will NOT Assist Turkey in undertaking any type of retaliatory strikes- * *Not a surprise. And yes, I'm tired of the bogus claims that the US and Turkey are working together in the context this is commonly presented in.* *The US administration has ruled out retaliatory airstrikes in Syria after at least 34 Turkish troops were killed in an attack last week, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said today. * *Chairman of the Joint... more »
Energy & Environmental Newsletter: March 2, 202
By John Droz, Jr. March 2, 2020 The *Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions* (AWED) is an informal coalition of individuals and organizations interested in improving national, state, and local energy, environmental, and education policies. Our premise is that technical matters like these should be addressed by using Real Science (please consult WiseEnergy.org for more information). A key element of AWED’s efforts is public education. Towards that end, every two± weeks we put together a newsletter to balance what is found in the mainstream media about energy and the environment. We appre... more »
Bernie or Biden?
Robert Reich - 7 hours ago
As the Democratic Party’s “moderate” (or shall we say “establishment”) wing coalesces around Joe... more »
"Pandemic, Panic, and Powell"
*"Pandemic, Panic, and Powell"* by David Stockman "I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them." – Oscar Wilde, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1890) "The Dow Jones Industrial Average gapped up more than 300 points at the open this morning, but by 10:00 a.m. ET much of that had slipped away. Stocks were (only just) still in the green when I began to write, a little more than 30 minutes into the trading day. A little more than 30 minutes after noon, the Dow’s up more than 700 points. They will keep hope alive, won’t they… W... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 3/2/20"
*PM 3/2/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ *Perfect storm: "*A perfect storm is an event in which a rare combination of circumstances drastically aggravates the event. The term is used by analogy to an unusually severe storm that results from a rare combination of meteorological phenomena." Coronavirus consequences precipitate total global economic collapse... ◆ Gregory Mannarino, PM 3/2/20: *"**A Monster Rally On Wall Street! And This Is What's Next**"* - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary ... more »
"Fed to Try Curbing Coronavirus Affect on Economic Stability"
*"Fed to Try Curbing Coronavirus Affect on Economic Stability"* by Bill Bonner "Don’t they know; it’s the end of the world..." * – Skeeter Davis RANCHO SANTANA, NICARAGUA – "Wow… What a week. Each hour the stock market was open last week cost investors $97 billion. By the end of the week the Dow was down 12%. It was its worst week since 2008. The Wall Street Journal: "When the S&P 500 closed at a record on Feb. 19, American stocks seemed untouched by the anxiety around the coronavirus epidemic that had already rattled investors in other markets, including bonds, commodities and so... more »
HELL has officially FROZEN!
Hopefully, the Judge doesn’t decide to visit Fort Marcy Park or the nail gun section in Home Depot! EXCERPT: “A federal judge Monday granted a request from conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch to have former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sit for a sworn deposition to answer questions about her use of a private email server to conduct government business. OUCH! And even worse is the Judge’s comments! EXCERPT: “Clinton has argued that she has already answered questions about this and should not have to do so again, but D.C. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth said in his... more »
How the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Could Help Pay for #COVID-19 Treatment (and Lead to #MedicareForAll)
Some refreshingly lateral thinking....
Not all NGDP fluctuations are bad
Let’s start with the most obvious example, the annual spike in NGDP around the Christmas shopping season. I hope it’s obvious that the Fed should not try to smooth out this NGDP seasonality with monetary policy. On the other hand, the fall in NGDP during 2008-09 was clearly undesirable. So what about the coronavirus? In […] The post Not all NGDP fluctuations are bad appeared first on Econlib.
Intelligence Community Warns Voters “Foreign Actors Attempting to Influence Sentiment and Voter Perceptions”…
A comprehensively corrupt U.S. intelligence apparatus warns voters that foreign influences are attempting to support any candidate adverse to the interests of a corrupt Intelligence Community. Americans “must remain aware that foreign actors continue to try to influence public sentiment … Continue reading →
Stock Market Roars Back in Response to Overblown Coronavirus Fears – Largest Point Gain Ever…
Corporate media initiated panic about the Coronavirus in 2020 the same way the media attempted to manufacture panic about an upcoming U.S. recession in 2019. Everything about Coronavirus is hyped with political purpose. The CDC official who lit the fuse … Continue reading →
The US Navy's Coronavirus Quarantine Plans For Its Ships In The Pacific Is Raising Concerns
U.S. Navy *Daily Beast*: *U.S. Navy Coronavirus Quarantine Could Get Ugly* *“If your goal is to spread the virus, that’s probably a very good thing to do.”* The U.S. Navy’s new plan to preemptively self-quarantine ships in the Pacific region, where they will remain at sea for 14 days over fears about the 2019 novel coronavirus, sparked concerns of disastrous consequences mirroring the explosion of cases on a cruise ship off Japan. It was almost fitting that, hours after the plan went public, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday it had confirmed tw... more »
The fake news virus
The coronavirus isn’t fake, and the hysteria about it isn’t fake, but the news media making it all about Trump, is definitely in the fake category. “Trump was in a relaxed and cheerful mood [at CPAC] when he took the stage of the Potomac Ballroom at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor. Just before helicoptering over to CPAC on Marine One, the president had joined Vice President Mike Pence, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Dr. Anthony Fauci at a White House press conference on the coronavirus. As with ... more »
A whole flock numbering hundreds of Kea wiped out in one 1080 drop – a farmer speaks out
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: By Carol Sawyer “I USED TO HAVE A HUGE FLOCK OF KEA AROUND MY FARM DOWN THE WEST COAST… ..and when they did a big 1080 drop, maybe 12 or 15 years ago, they completely wiped this flock of several hundred, possibly as many as a thousand, Kea…
Arctic Ice Abounds March 1
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: As noted in a previous post, March marks the moment of truth regarding the Arctic maximum extent. Now ten days later 2020 met the challenge. For ice extent in the Arctic, the bar is set at 15M km2. The average in the last 13 years occurs on day…
Hybrid cars aren’t as green as makers want you to believe, report says
Originally posted on Iowa Climate Science Education: Hybrid car [credit: Toyota] The electric-only motor bandwagon is now rolling in the UK, and already it looks like open season on hybrids. – – – Plug-in hybrid cars are not as good for the environment as manufacturers claim because they can’t operate in electric-only mode if it’s…
British Troops Deployed To Senegal To Counter Growing Terrorism Threat In West Africa
Operation Mansio: British troops (pictured) provide counter-terrorism training to Nigerian, Cameroonian and Moroccan forces in Senegal. Some 30 troops are stationed around these soldiers and in a huge exercise last week, UK forces guided the African soldiers as they attacked and detained members of a terrorist cell *BBC: **UK military gears up for deployment in Mali* Britain is significantly stepping up its military support in West Africa to help combat the world's fastest growing Islamist-led insurgency. Over the past month, British troops have been helping train local forces to ... more »
Turkey’s Troubles in Idlib: Does Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Hold the Answer?
Turkish soldiers conduct patrol in Syria (Türk Silahlı Kuvvetleri, https://tinyurl.com/rlpo5rt; Public Domain, https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/) More than 30 Turkish soldiers lost their lives in an air strike in northeastern Syria on Feb. 27. This represents the single largest combat loss sustained by Turkish troops since they intervened in the Syrian conflict four years ago. In response to the air strike, Turkish forces attacked Syrian regime targets, reportedly destroying large numbers of tanks, helicopters and other military hardware, as well as killin... more »
North Korea Fires Two Short Range Missiles This Weekend
*BBC:* *North Korea 'fires two missiles in first test of the year'* North Korea has launched two unidentified projectiles, South Korea's military says, in its first apparent weapons test of the year. The projectiles were launched from the North's east coast towards the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said they were "believed to be short-range ballistic missiles". Last May saw the first missile tests after an 18-month freeze. As the year progressed, many more followed. North Korea, which has historically stepped up missile test... more »
Florida’s Top Child Abuse Doctor Exposed – Second Opinions by Other Doctors Not Allowed When Examining Child Injuries
With the recent, negative media attention focusing on the sub-specialty Child Abuse Pediatrics, Dr. Bruce McIntosh, the statewide medical director of nearly two dozen child protection teams in Florida, has broken his silence to speak out in defense of these Child Abuse Pediatricians (CAP’s). According to a story by Katie LaGrone with WPTV in West Palm Beach, Dr. McIntosh is quoted as saying: “We do not set out to diagnose abuse; we set out to find out what happened.” Katie LaGrone reports, “This is the first time Dr. McIntosh has responded, on the record, after their investigation ... more »
COVID-19 RESPOSNE: WHO Says Global Community "Not yet ready, in mindset and materially"
According to the World Health Organization report, the global community is not yet ready to implement China's draconian approach to quarantine, yet such a wide-scale approach may be warranted, in the report's opinion. I recommend reading the World Health Organization - China Joint Mission Report. I've excerpted some key "next steps" outlined in the report: Report of the WHO-China Joint Mission on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Feb 16-24, 2020) https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/who-china-joint-mission-on-covid-19-final-report.pdf The Global Response & Next ... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “A Year And A Day”
2002, “A Year And A Day”
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Grand spiral galaxies often seem to get all the glory. Their young, blue star clusters and pink star forming regions along sweeping spiral arms are guaranteed to attract attention. But small irregular galaxies form stars too, like NGC 4449, about 12 million light-years distant. Less than 20,000 light-years across, the small island universe is similar in size, and often compared to our Milky Way's satellite galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). *Click image for larger size.* This remarkable Hubble Space Telescope close-up of the well-studied galaxy was reprocessed to highlight ... more »
"Anyone Who Isn't Confused..."
"Anyone who isn't confused really doesn't understand the situation." - Edward R. Murrow
Looping ex-TC Esther completes transformative 'grand tour' of Kimberley
Ex-tropical cyclone Esther has finished her "grand tour" of Western Australia's far north, delighting pastoralists and tourism operators with rainfall totals not seen in some parts of the Kimberley in several years.
If 'life's a beach', Australian life is predicted to take the world's biggest hit
Australia will lose more coastline than any other country in the world, with around 40 per cent of our sandy beaches predicted to be eroded by more than 100 metres, new modelling shows.
ASX tipped to fall for eighth straight day and RBA set to cut interest rates
Australian shares are expected to suffer heavy losses for the eighth trading day in a row despite global markets recovering slightly from coronavirus fears.
Peak tourism season is almost here but Kakadu operators say famous sites are still closed
Alarmed NT tourism operators have written a plea to the Prime Minister and say they still do not know when many of Kakadu's spectacular sites will be open to tourists this year.
Expansion on the horizon for Gold Coast 'deathbowl' once skated by Tony Hawk
In the 1980s Pizzey Park attracted the cream of the skating world. Now, with designs for enhancements on the table, it's hoped the venue could again host national and international events.
Furious commuters tear into Sydney Trains after derailment sparks major delays
Just In - 8 hours ago
Sydney's train network is in the midst of a peak-hour meltdown after a work car derailed on the City Circle near Circular Quay causing major delays on several lines.
Coronavirus update: WHO warns world in uncharted territory as COVID-19 spreads faster outside China
Coronavirus is spreading quickly around the world, with almost nine times more cases reported in the past 24 hours outside China than in it. Follow along for the latest on coronavirus.
Alinta Energy's handling of customer information raises questions over its sale to Chinese parent company
Just In - 8 hours ago
Energy and privacy regulators launch inquiries into energy giant Alinta following claims from leaked documents that privacy conditions were not being enforced.
Law Society brands proposed miner manslaughter laws 'harsh and unjust'
The Queensland Law Society, mining companies, and the mother of a seriously injured mine worker are concerned a proposed law, which carries a maximum jail term of 20 years, would create a culture of fear in mining operations.
These women took on a giant for the right to work alongside men — and won
Just In - 8 hours ago
Forty years ago women weren't fighting for equal pay — they were fighting for an equal right to work. The triumphant women at the centre of Australia's longest running anti-discrimination case tell their story.
Robert wanted to avoid a court battle in his bid for sex abuse compensation, but that's where he's heading
A child sexual abuse survivor is being forced to take his fight for justice to court, after requests to settle were ignored by the Tasmanian Government — and he is not alone, with many more cases like his to come, a lawyer says.
NSW Now: Stores emptied amid coronavirus fears, woman charged over stabbing
Just In - 8 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *The rising fear of coronavirus sees some Sydney stores stripped of essential items, as an expert says it's concerning that health authorities do not know how a Sydney healthcare worker caught the disease.
Have you noticed an explosion of butterflies?
The prolonged drought followed by recent rains creates a butterfly breeding frenzy across South East Queensland.
Agriculture sector braces for multi-billion dollar hit as coronavirus follows drought
Asian export demand has kept prices strong throughout the drought but with shrinking livestock numbers and coronavirus spreading around the globe, analysts are tipping cuts to exports in the coming year.
Ellyse Perry's injury poses problem Australia may be perfectly capable of dealing with
Panic immediately set in at the sight of an injured Ellyse Perry limping from the field, but her limited role in the Australian T20 team might mean the side can cope better than expected, writes Geoff Lemon.
'It was obvious the man was interested … and I wasn't': What happened when Sir John Kerr set his sights on Elizabeth
A pioneering feminist trying to change things from the inside, Elizabeth Reid was subjected to the very behaviour she was fighting against — including an unwanted sexual advance from the governor-general.
Klobuchar ends US presidential bid, plans to endorse Biden
Just In - 8 hours ago
US senator Amy Klobuchar withdraws from the Democratic presidential campaign and plans to endorse rival Joe Biden in an effort to unify moderate voters behind the former vice-president.
Sport is not just what we see on TV — community clubs need their voice heard
As gripping and enthralling as professional sport can be, it would not have its star players without the community and grassroots levels, writes Richard Hinds.
Sarah thought she found an employer who accepted her disability, then the phone stopped ringing
The Human Rights Commission is calling on Australia's biggest companies to start recording data on how long they retain workers with disabilities.
Have you thought about what a coronavirus outbreak in Australia would mean for you?
We asked our readers to tell us what steps they'd taken (if any) to be prepared for a coronavirus pandemic. Here's what they told us.
When her hospital sued for unpaid bills, the judge told Zann she should have refused lifesaving surgery
For many Americans, an illness is more than a health scare. It's a life-altering financial disaster that can end with bankruptcy, court dates and a visit from your local sheriff.
The human race is not special, and we're not immune to mass extinction
Just In - 8 hours ago
The myth that we are somehow special and will continue to live forever as a dominant species is based on a deluded human-centric form of existential narcissism. But like all other species, our time will come, writes Geoff Dawson.
A 10-year-old girl was rescued from an orphanage. Her mother had mixed feelings about her return
Every year thousands of Australians visit or give money to orphanages in the developing world. But Devi's story reveals a confronting truth — the good intentions of donors are perpetuating child trafficking and the separation of families.
Couple Recreates 50-Year-Old Woodstock Photo Showing Beginning of Their Relationship
For most of the over 400,000 people who attended the Woodstock Music and Art Festival in 1969, it was an experience they’ll never forget. On August 15, Judy and Jerry Griffin met on their way to Bethel, a dairy farm in the state of New York and the location of the festival. They have been […] The post Couple Recreates 50-Year-Old Woodstock Photo Showing Beginning of Their Relationship appeared first on Health Nut News.
5G and the China epidemic
*Jon Rappoport* - One person says, ‘X is the cause.’ Another says, ‘No, Y is the cause.’ Is it possible that X and Y are both causing the event? Of course.
First Tiny Home Community for the Homeless in San Jose Opens
*Emma Fiala* - Tenants will be charged $20 per month or 10% of their income.
Images From Space Reveal Drastic Fall in Pollution During Ongoing Quarantine in China
*Emma Fiala* - Show this to your friends who say "it's just the flu."
Indigenous people may be the Amazon’s last hope
*Robert T. Walker* - Brazil’s divisive President Jair Bolsonaro has taken another step in his bold plans to develop the Amazon rainforest.
Startling New Photos Reveal The World's Only Known Pink Manta Ray
When photographer Kristian Laine went out to the Great Barrier Reef near Lady Elliot Island to photograph some turtles, manta rays, and sharks, he wasn't expecting to stumble across the only known pink manta ray in the world. "I had never even heard of a pink manta and when I first saw it, I thought my camera was playing up," he told ScienceAlert. "Only later that night I saw a photo of a pink manta on the restaurant's notice board and thought it was a joke until I rushed to check the belly patterns in my camera." The pink reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) was first spotted in 2015,... more »
Arctic Ice Abounds March 1
Originally posted on Science Matters: https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/25/drouins-high-jump-gold-highlights-canadian-track-and-field-medal-haul/drouin-high-jump.jpg As noted in a previous post ten days ago, March marks the moment of truth regarding the Arctic maximum extent. Now ten days later 2020 met the challenge. For ice extent in the Arctic, the bar is set at 15M km2. The average in the last 13 years occurs…
Hybrid cars aren’t as green as makers want you to believe, report says
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Hybrid car [credit: Toyota] The electric-only motor bandwagon is now rolling in the UK, and already it looks like open season on hybrids. – – – Plug-in hybrid cars are not as good for the environment as manufacturers claim because they can’t operate in electric-only mode if it’s cold,…
Harrabin Wants “Cheap” Onshore Windfarms To Get More Subsidies!
By Paul Homewood The clueless Harrabin strikes again! https://twitter.com/RHarrabin/status/1234452526608650240 Now, if they were the cheapest, why the hell would they need “support” (translation – subsidy)? I sometimes wonder what world the idiot actually lives in!
Klobs Is Taking Her Salad Comb and Going Home
You won't have old Amy to throw staplers at you any more. At least she outlasted her arch rival Mayo Pete Buttigig. Frau Blucher surveys her empty campaign headquarters. "All that matters is I lasted longer than Pete did," she says, before dousing the place in gasoline and flicking a lit cigarette. Funny how this happened right after Black Lives Matter *demonstrators got in her face* about sending a black criminal to prison. And ironically she plans to endorse the guy who can’t remember *the word equal*. There are no brakes on the clown car..... There's only a few welcomed guest... more »
Diverse Jobs rebrands and launches new website with enhanced focus on recruiting in higher education
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Leah Bueno lbueno@hcpassociates.com 813.318.0565 FAIRFAX, Va. – DiverseJobs.net, which focuses on recruiting and job placement in higher education, is announcing it has rebranded and enhanced its website to add more job search functionality and improved user experience. The job site is associated with Diverse: Issues In […]
Bias Complaints at SUNY Brockport Reach New Level With Firing of Diversity Chief
A series of events at the College at Brockport, including the abrupt dismissal of its chief diversity officer, the resignation of another diversity official, and an EEOC discrimination complaint filed by an administrative staff member have sparked weeks of racial turmoil on the SUNY campus in upstate New York.
Florida State University Professor Receives American Counseling Association Fellows Award
Dr. Erik Hines, an associate professor of school counseling at Florida State University has been selected as a recipient of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Fellows Award. The ACA Fellows Award recognizes members for their service throughout their career and is a call for continued service — as professional counselors, authors, mentors, conference facilitators, practitioners, […]
A Warning to Anyone Thinking About Being the Next TSU President
The entire Texas Southern University board must be replaced. Immediately. All Texas Southern supporters should pressure Governor Greg Abbot to make this happen.
Despite DOJ Objections – Judicial Watch Wins Court Order Forcing Hillary Clinton and Cheryl Mills to Sit for Depositions…
A federal judge has ruled that Hillary Clinton and her former chief of staff Cheryl Mills must sit for a deposition within 75 days (full ruling pdf below). Judicial Watch won the court ruling despite the ongoing efforts by the … Continue reading →
Foreign Correspondent: Hardliners Win Iran Elections But With Little Enthusiasm
*Most Iranians ignored the campaign posters. In Tehran only 25% voted in the parliamentary elections. Photo by Reese Erlich* *-by Reese Erlich* TEHRAN— The parliamentary candidates had rented a large hall for a campaign rally, but only a few hundred supporters showed up. They came to see Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, a leading hardliner and possible presidential candidate next year. As warm-up speakers droned on, the audience responded with ritualistic chants but little enthusiasm. Many stared at their smartphones. Then the event ended abruptly. Ghalibaf never showed up. The hardliner... more »
China Close To Containing COVID19 - Rest Of World Can Stop It Too Says WHO - Why Isn't This Good News Hitting Headlines?
This is the news that they are not really sharing on mainstream TV: China is containing this outbreak. The screenshot shows figures for one of the other provinces, Henan province, right next to the worst affected province Hubei. Meanwhile China as a whole reported only 329 new cases on thursday, the lowest number for over a month. This would not happen for a pandemic, so it is not a pandemic yet. The WHO say that if we act promptly it will never be a pandemic. The course of this disease is under our control. skip to: Why this is not a pandemic read more
Russia transports massive amount of equipment to Syria after Turkish attack: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – The Russian Navy was photographed on Monday transiting the Bosphorus Strait that links the Black and Mediterranean seas. According to maritime observer Yoruk Isik, the heavily laden ВМФ Project 775 of the Black Sea Fleet 197th Landing Ship Brigade’s Ropucha class LSTM (tank carrying landing ship) Novocherkassk 142 entered the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed operation off to bad start as Syrian Army scores advance in east Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed “Spring Shield” Operation is off to a bad start, as the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and their allies continue to advance in the eastern countryside of the Idlib Governorate. According to the latest field report from eastern Idlib, the Syrian Arab Army captured the towns of Tanabeh and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US will not provide air support to Turkey in Syria: Pentagon
The United States will not provide air support to Turkey in the war-torn Syrian province of Idlib, Pentagon Chief Mark Esper has said. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Monday, Esper said that the US would be seeking to increase humanitarian aid deliveries to Turkey following last week’s deadly attack which killed 33 Turkish troops. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia deploys military to Saraqib in clear message to Turkey
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The Russian military has deployed to the strategic city of Saraqib after the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) took control of the area earlier today. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, their military police have deployed to Saraqib to ensure the security of the city, which may cause friction with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Arctic Ice Abounds March 1
As noted in a previous post ten days ago, March marks the moment of truth regarding the Arctic maximum extent. Now ten days later 2020 met the challenge. For ice extent in the Arctic, the bar is set at 15M km2. The average in the last 13 years occurs on day 62 at 15.04M before […]
Can the Fed Save Us From Climate Change?
[image: can-the-fed-save-us-from-climate-change] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently announced a new Fed mandate: to protect the financial system from being destabilized by climate change.
Cuban-Americans in Florida Bash Sanders for Praising Castro
[image: cuban-americans-in-florida-bash-sanders-for-praising-castro] “Caravans” of Cuban-Americans rallied in support of President Donald Trump in reaction to Bernie Sanders’ statement defending Cuban dictator Fidel Castro’s policies.
"Pandemics are frankly more likely to kill millions or disrupt the economy than climate change. But if we learn the lesson that we must be more authoritarian, we’ll have got it wrong." #QotD
*"Pandemics are frankly more likely to kill millions or disrupt the economy than climate change. But if we learn the lesson that we must be more authoritarian, we’ll have got it wrong."* ~ Matt Ridley, from his op-ed 'We all need to change how we live our lives to fight this generation of pandemics' . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
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How America's M-26 Pershing Tanks Crushed the T-34 in the Korean War
*Warfare History Network* *Technology, Asia* [image: By MWAK - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3969655] A big upset. *Key Point:* The T-34 was mighty and helped win World War II. However, by the time of the Korean War it was out-of-date compared to America's best tank. The North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) had almost everything going its way during the earliest Korean War battles. The opposing South Korean and American forces, weak and unprepared, were pushed into a shrinking perimeter around the small port city of Pusan. That perimeter w... more »
Why Russia's TOS-1 MLRS 'Buratino' Is No Joke
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EAA208D001&share=true] A deadly organ. *Key point:* Moscow's Burantino reminds one of the Soviet's deadly rocket organ of WWII. Today's TOS-1 is a powerful artillery weapon that no one wants to cross. The TOS-1 *Buratino *is a unique Russian self-propelled multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS) that has seen action in global hotspots like Afghanistan, Chechnya, Iraq and Syria. Like the enormous 240-millimeter 2S4 self-propelled mortar, the TOS-1’s specialty i... more »
How the Battle of Gettysburg Turned the Tide of the Civil War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E9780E5601&share=true] An important battle to study. *Key Point: *The Confederacy could not recover after the battle and the conflict has become legendary. This battle also was important in that it showcased the Civil War in miniature. The occasion was, for the North, inauspicious. In the Battle of First Manassas, the Federals were routed, humiliated, and almost utterly crushed. In the Seven Days, they were outmaneuvered and forced to retreat. At Secon... more »
I Was a B-17 Bomber Operator During World War II—This Is My Story
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E65V0I9Z01&share=true] A dangerous job. *Key point:* The bombing of Berlin was risky because of Nazi Germany's fighters and anti-aircraft guns. However, Allied leadership hoped to break the Nazis' will to fight. “Our mission was Berlin. We flew in that dreaded position—last and lowest in the squadron.” Archie Mathosian, B-17 Radio Operator, A/C #521 (Skyway Chariot), 100th Bomb Group (H), USAAF “Last and lowest in the squadron.”These words may not mean... more »
No, Michelle Obama Isn't Running in 2020
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2ORD90VCXW&share=true] Don't believe the rumors. Following former Vice President Joe Biden’s blowout win in South Carolina, the odds of a contested convention, where no candidate has a majority of delegates going into July’s Democratic National Convention, has increased. FiveThirtyEight currently calculates the odds of this possibility at a two-thirds likelihood. The inability of one of the current candidates to win a majority or fail to unite the Democratic ... more »
US Death Toll Climbs to 6 as Viral Crisis Eases in China
Health officials have announced that four more people have died in Washington state, where researchers said the virus may have been circulating undetected for weeks.
‘Judge Judy’ Will End 25-Year Run, But New Show Will Debut in 2021
The popular syndicated courtroom show will end production after its 25th season.
RSBN Trump Rally, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Philippines taking steps to move toward China by ending VFP
This information barely made a ripple in mainstream media when it happened in mid-February. It has a lot of implications though for the U.S. presence in the Pacific area. The Philippines under Duterte has been moving in the direction of China for quite a while. At least since 1951 we have had a strong alliance with the Philippines until Duterte took over in early 2016. He is pro-China and makes no bones about his friendship with them nor his dictatorship activities. The VFA pact was ratified by the U.S. Senate in May 1999 and is a defense pact signed in … Continue reading →
"Binaural Beats Focus, Concentration, Work Music"
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The Virus ‘Threatening’ Canada Starts With A D, Not A C
A dangerous virus spreading across the land known as Canada is generating fear amongst corporate executives and government representatives. Contrary to expectation, however, the threat keeping them up at night is not coronavirus. Rather, it is a growing contagion for which the ruling elites and their parliamentary stooges have always had nothing but contempt: it's known as democracy.
‘It’s Not Over’: Tentative Agreement With Wet’suwet’en Nation May Be A Milestone, But It Doesn’t Resolve Pipeline Fight
The Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and the B.C. and Canadian governments have come to a tentative agreement about rights and title, but none of the parties have changed their position on the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline. Chief Woos, who represents the Gidimt’en clan of the Wet’suwet’en, said the past three days of discussion were preliminary in nature and focused on ensuring that the needed respect was present.
Wet’suwet’en Solidarity: “This Movement Wouldn’t Exist Without Everything That Preceded It”
Rail and highway blockades have proliferated across Canada since Februrary 6, when the RCMP, western Canada’s colonial police force, began raiding a series of camps that stand in the way of proposed gas pipelines in unceded Wet’suwet’en territory.
Debtors Of The World, Unite!
Moral thinking about debt has fluctuated throughout history, as Olivia Schwob’s recent piece in these pages deftly details. The current moment, she notes, marks the possibility of still another turning point. Millions of debtors, isolated, are owned by the banks. But if you’re part of a collective that owes $14.15 trillion, you all own the banks.
Wet’suwet’en Blockades: No More Business As Usual In Canada
The recent RCMP incursion into Wet'suwet'en territory was aimed at enforcing an injunction. Coastal GasLink was awarded the injunction against Wet’suwet’en land defenders who were blocking construction of its pipeline. Injunctions have long been an important part of “business as usual” for corporations that operate on Indigenous lands. But are they still a useful tool for protecting corporate assets?
San Francisco, CA: Report Back From Lockdown At Chase Corporate Offices In Solidarity With Wet’suwet’en
Coastal GasLink is a project of TC Energy, formerly known as TransCanada Pipelines, an institution leading multiple extractive energy projects on Indigenous land. Coastal GasLink is a pipeline intended to go across the unceded territory of the Wet’suwet’en Nation in so-called Canada.
“So-Called ’Peace Deal’ Is Anything But”: Critics Warn US-Taliban Deal Exposes Fallacies Of Endless War Paradigm
The agreement, warned Rep. Barbara Lee, "leaves thousands of troops in Afghanistan and lacks the critical investments in peacebuilding, human-centered development, or governance reform needed to rebuild Afghan society. While President Donald Trump bragged Saturday about an agreement signed by the U.S. government and the Taliban as a milestone towards ending the war in Afghanistan that has raged now for the nearly two decades—devastating the Afghan people and the wider region... more »
Pete Dolack: “It’s Past Time We Had An Anti-Capitalist, Anti-Imperialist Global Front”
Mohsen Abdelmoumen: Your fascinating book It’s not over: Learning From the Socialist Experiment shows us why we need to move beyond capitalism and it also provides the tools on how to do so. Can you explain to our readers how we can effectively fight to destroy definitively this aberrant system that is capitalism?
‘Against Colonial Violence And Land Theft,’ Indigenous Activists And Allies Target Mining Industry Convention In Toronto
Hundreds of people led by Indigenous land defenders and a coalition of environmental groups worked to shut down a large mining industry convention in downtown Toronto on Sunday, blockading the entrances to the building where the meeting was taking place as they protested against "the extractive industry's violence, ongoing colonization, and complete disregard for the future of life on this planet."
The Afghanistan ‘Peace Deal’ Riddle
Nearly two decades after the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan post-9/11, and after an interminable war costing over $ 2 trillion, there’s hardly anything “historic” about a possible peace deal that may be signed in Doha this coming Saturday between Washington and the Taliban.
President Trump Meets With President Duque of Colombia – Video and Transcript…
Prior to bilateral discussions at the White House, President Trump and President Duque of Colombia held a press availability in the oval office. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – PRESIDENT TRUMP: Well, thank you very much. It’s my honor … Continue reading →
Plan para una evaluación de los impactos en los derechos humanos del acuerdo global de libre comercio entre la AELC y el Mercosur
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
02-Mar-2020 Este estudio evalúa el impacto del acuerdo de libre comercio entre la AELC y el MERCOSUR en el acceso a los medicamentos, los derechos de los indÃgenas y los derechos de las mujeres.
Florida’s Top Child Abuse Doctor Exposed – Second Opinions by Other Doctors Not Allowed When Examining Child Injuries
With the recent, negative media attention focusing on the sub-specialty Child Abuse Pediatrics, Dr. Bruce McIntosh, the statewide medical director of nearly two dozen child protection teams in Florida, has broken his silence to speak out in defense of these Child abuse Pediatricians (CAP’s). According to a story by Katie LaGrone with WPTV in West Palm Beach, Dr. McIntosh is quoted as saying: “We do not set out to diagnose abuse; we set out to find out what happened.” Katie LaGrone reports, “This is the first time Dr. McIntosh has responded, on the record, after their investigation ... more »
"Covid-19 Updates"
*MAR 2, 2020 2:23 PM: *“US Death Toll Climbs To 6 As Experts Warn Hundreds Likely Already Infected In Washington: Live Updates” *Mon, 03/02/2020 - 12:37: *”’Humanity Now Has A Common Enemy’: WHO Puts Virtue-Signaling Above Virus-Fighting; Italy Death Toll Hits 52: Live Updates” *Mar 2, 2020 10:26 a.m. ET: "*Coronavirus update: 89,197 cases, 3,048 deaths, worries about health care workers in Washington" *MAR 2, 2020 9:20 AM:* "'What Are The Odds?' - A Timeline Of Facts Linking Covid-19, HIV, & Wuhan's Secret Bio-Lab" "What are the odds that a SARS-like coronavirus with overlapping... more »
The Poet: Jeanne Lohmann, "Questions Before Dark"
*"Questions Before Dark"* "Day ends, and before sleep when the sky dies down, consider your altered state: has this day changed you? Are the corners sharper or rounded off? Did you live with death? Make decisions that quieted? Find one clear word that fit? At the sun's midpoint did you notice a pitch of absence, bewilderment that invites the possible? What did you learn from things you dropped and picked up and dropped again? Did you set a straw parallel to the river, let the flow carry you downstream?" - Jeanne Lohmann, from "The Light of Invisible Bodies"
"Making Your Best Guess"
*"Making Your Best Guess"* by Arthur Silber “We are not gods, and we are not omniscient. We cannot foretell the future with certainty. Most often, cultural and political changes are terribly complex. It can be notoriously difficult to predict exactly where a trend will take us, and we can be mistaken. We do the best we can: if we wish to address certain issues seriously, we study history, and we read everything that might shed light on our concerns. We consult what the best thinkers of our time and of earlier times have said and written. We challenge everyone's assumptions, includi... more »
"The Greater Cause: Some Good Reasons for Doing Good"
*"The Greater Cause:* *Some Good Reasons for Doing Good"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Imagine what a different world we would live in, if we all worked toward the greater good. With all that takes place in our lives, it can sometimes be easy to overlook the fact that we're part of something greater than ourselves--a collective consciousness, the Universe, a greater cause. Because of our tendency to forget this, we might make decisions in our lives that don't reflect that responsibility that comes with this belonging. All too often, we focus just on the short-term, tangible gain ... more »
Media Hype Over Coronavirus is Spreading Faster Than the Virus Itself
CNN alone has produced nearly 1,200 articles about Coronavirus and two-thirds of the stories on Reuters’ newswire were about the virus. The post Media Hype Over Coronavirus is Spreading Faster Than the Virus Itself appeared first on MintPress News.
Cannabis ETFs post steep declines in line with marijuana stocks, but longer-term prospects appear bright
Cannabis-focused exchange-traded funds have emerged over the past few years in the United States, Canada and now Europe, but their recent sharp declines have mirrored tumbling marijuana stocks and made it tougher for some ETF operators to attract investors. But the longer-term outlook for ETFs – where baskets of marijuana securities are traded as one stock […] Cannabis ETFs post steep declines in line with marijuana stocks, but longer-term prospects appear bright is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Minnesota floats idea of central regulatory office for marijuana, hemp
Minnesota regulators want legislators to launch a one-stop office that would oversee all aspects of medical marijuana – as well as a potential adult-use MJ market. The office also would oversee the state’s fast-growing hemp and CBD market. A central office, among other things, would help the state deal with unregulated and mislabeled products, according to […] Minnesota floats idea of central regulatory office for marijuana, hemp is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
German government doesn’t know how much cannabis sold in 2019, can’t estimate 2020 demand
The German federal government admitted that it doesn’t know how much medical cannabis was sold in the country in 2019. The government also cannot estimate demand for 2020. Lack of accurate official information can make it harder for businesses trying to plan their strategies in Europe’s most important medical marijuana market. It also can lead […] German government doesn’t know how much cannabis sold in 2019, can’t estimate 2020 demand is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Important Announcement
For the past twelve years I have been putting in large amounts of time on climate research, funded by my engineering work and the generous support of donors on my blog. Six months ago I made the decision to quit … Continue reading →
‘Inside the Actors Studio’ Host James Lipton Dies at 93
The actor-turned-academic interviewed hundreds of master actors and Hollywood luminaries for nearly 25 years on Bravo's “Inside the Actors Studio."
Free Market Winners and Losers
One of the foundational arguments of modern ed reform is that free market forces would make education work better, that having to compete would make public and private schools work harder, smarter, better and create a rising tide of educational awesomeness that would lift all boats. This is unlikely for a variety of reasons, but the biggest problem with the free market when it comes to public education is that by its very competitive nature, it picks winners and losers. And that's actually a couple of problems. First, it picks winners and losers among the providers. A study by the ... more »
Turkish President Erdogan Says 'Millions' Of Refugees Heading To Europe
*DW:* *Erdogan warns 'millions' of refugees heading to Europe* German Chancellor Angela Merkel has criticized Turkey's actions at the Greek border, saying that it was "wholly unacceptable" for Recep Tayyip Erdogan to punish migrants because of his dissatisfaction with Europe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's decision to bus thousands of migrants from refugee camps to Turkey's border with Greece was the wrong approach, even if Ankara "currently does not feel sufficiently supported" by Europe. "But despite all the willingness to negotiate... more »
Turkey Escalates Military Operations Against Syrian Military Forces
*BBC:* *Syria war: Turkish drone strikes 'kill 19 Syrian soldiers'* Nineteen Syrian soldiers have been killed in Turkish drone strikes on Idlib, a UK-based monitor has said. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), the attacks targeted a military convoy and an army base amid increasing violence. Turkey also shot down two Syrian fighter jets on Sunday. Russia, a key backer of the Syrian government, has warned it cannot guarantee the safety of Turkish aircraft in Syrian airspace. Tensions in Idlib escalated sharply last week when at least 33 Turkish soldiers wer... more »
Architecture and moonbats: the struggle is real
I continue to shake my head in disbelief at how extremely liberal/far-left-wing/progressive moonbats can find something ideological in anything and everything they see. It's as if they look at the world through spectacles designed to show reality only in politically tinged colors. The latest example may be found in the Guardian, where an article postulates that President Trump's preference for classical architecture is actually a form of endorsement for patriarchal, authoritarian societies. Modernism took the advances of the technological revolution, then tried to make a clean br... more »
The "Dirtbag Left" as it hits the front page!
*MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020Lessons in anthropology:* To what extent do These Kids Today have real economic beefs? We can't exactly tell you. As with almost everything else, the actual state of the economy, and the status of the different groups within it, never quite come clear within our primitive discourse. That said, we have no idea why college costs so much today, compared to what it cost in the past. Also, why do we spend so much on health care? You aren't likely to see either topic discussed within our failing, rigged discourse. At any rate, These Kids Today hit the front page o... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 3/2/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had one weapon left and both knew it: treachery.” –Frank Herbert, Dune Key dates coming fast now, so I added some counters: Super Tuesday: Super Tuesday states: AL, AR, CA, […]
Amy Klobuchar Bails Out….
Senator Amy Klobuchar has suspended her campaign for President ahead of tomorrows big super-tuesday vote. The timing tells a story here…. Quitting the race today means Klobuchar’s internal polling showed she was going to lose her home state of Minnesota … Continue reading →
Don’t count on the government to protect you
[Before starting, let me point out that there is a new Macromusings podcast where David Beckworth interviews me on the role of monetary policy in an epidemic.] Many people became disillusioned with the government when it failed to respond to warnings that might have prevented 9/11, or warnings that the Madoff hedge fund was a […] The post Don’t count on the government to protect you appeared first on Econlib.
The two-party system is here to stay
Alexander Cohen, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Clarkson University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 10 hours ago
Despite the fact that only 38% of Americans say they think the Democratic and Republican parties are doing 'an adequate job,' they're unlikely to disappear.
World News Briefs -- March 2, 2020
*Reuters:* *World 'in uncharted territory' as coronavirus spreads: WHO* SEOUL/BEIJING (Reuters) - Coronavirus is now spreading much more rapidly outside China than within the country, leading the world into uncharted territory, but the outbreak can still be contained, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Almost nine times as many cases had been reported in the past 24 hours beyond China than inside, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, adding that the risk of coronavirus spreading was now very high at a “global level”. He said outbreaks in South Korea, Italy, Iran ... more »
Amy Klobuchar Ends Presidential Bid, Will Endorse Biden
The three-term senator had one of this cycle’s more memorable campaign launches, standing outside in a Minnesota snowstorm last February to tout her “grit” and Midwestern sensibilities.
Did US Sen. Graham Say Trump Knows More Than CDC About Medicine?
The senator defended President Donald Trump's handling of the new coronavirus outbreak, but he didn't go this far.
American Jewish History Museum Seeks Bankruptcy Protection
The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia owes a little over $30 million to bondholders.
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