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Tonight's Movie Is 'Von Richthofen and Brown'
From* Wikipedia*: Von Richthofen and Brown, alternatively titled The Red Baron, is a 1971 war film directed by Roger Corman and starring John Phillip Law and Don Stroud as Manfred von Richthofen and Roy Brown. Although names of real people are used, the story by Joyce Hooper Corrington and John William Corrington makes no claim to be historically accurate, and in fact is largely fictional. *Read more* .... more »
Republican Joe Walsh on Trump
The following are excerpts from an op-ed written by Republican Joe Walsh, who is running against Donald Trump. I fully recognize he is adversarial to Trump as a candidate, but this is one of two people who are saying Trump … Continue reading →
Atari Plans to Open Video Game-Themed Resorts in 8 US Cities
Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Was Bill Clinton Forced to Testify at His Impeachment Trial?
What are the rules, how do they apply, and to whom?
Does New York Require a Permit to Stargaze in State Parks?
A few websites reported, with a note of outrage, that New York state was charging an annual fee to take in the night sky at six Long Island public parks.
Woman Says Weinstein Yelled, ‘You Owe Me!’ Before Raping Her
A key accuser in Harvey Weinstein’s trial has testified that he raped her twice, once bellowing, “You owe me!” as he dragged her into a bedroom.
Is Walmart Offering Via Text Message a $1,000 Coupon for Free Merch?
Coupon scams are common ways perpetrators can use technology to deceive people.
The House Voted To Prevent Trump From Attacking Iran; Moscow Mitch Laughs
Yesterday, the House passed a bill written by Ro Khanna and one written by Barbara Lee that taken together would put the country on a much more peace-oriented path than the one the Trump regime has been leading the country down. Khanna's bill would block funding for a war that Trump starts against Iran. It passed 228 to 175. Only 3 Democrats crossed the aisle to vote with the Republicans, warmongers whose names you can probably guess: Ben McAdams (Blue Dog-UT), Conor Lamb (PA) and Kurt Schrader (Blue Dog-OR). At the beginning on the video above, you can hear Ro referring to the ... more »
TikTok Is A Pedophile Magnet And UnSafe For Kids, Warns Cyber Security
“Just say no” to TikTok. That’s the gist of a message from ‘Cyber Cop’ Susan McLean as security concerns about the video app, popular with children and teens, continue to mount. In this day and age, it just makes good sense to look after your safety online like you do out there in the real […] The post TikTok Is A Pedophile Magnet And UnSafe For Kids, Warns Cyber Security appeared first on Health Nut News.
Jan 31: Israeli forces invade, shell, injure, abduct; boy dies of injuries
Another typical day in the Palestinian Occupied Territories: Israeli forces invade villages, injure and abduct people of all ages, shell Gaza, and a 15-year-old boy dies from injuries from an Israeli attack in October... The post Jan 31: Israeli forces invade, shell, injure, abduct; boy dies of injuries appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Evening Session, Day Ten – Senate Impeachment Trial, Motion to Structure Conclusion – Livestream…
There will be 24 hours of presentation by House Impeachment Managers (over 3 days); 24 hours of presentation by Defense team (over 3 days); 16 hours of Senate questioning; 4 hours of closing arguments, equally divided; open Senate deliberations/speeches; and … Continue reading →
White House Coronavirus Task Force – Press Briefing on U.S. Response Status – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today the federal Coronavirus Task Force established by President Trump held a press conference to explain the U.S. response status and answer media questions. The task force is being led by HHS Secretary Alex Azar and includes: Dr. Robert … Continue reading →
Senators Vote to Avoid Further Witness Testimony – Now Privately Debating Next Steps….
The Senate voted 51-49 on a motion to support prior constitutional precedent and avoid further witness testimony in the Senate. Republican Senators Susan Collins and Mitt Romney voted with Democrats to break constitutional framework and support witness testimony in the … Continue reading →
Democrat Senator Hirono explains the impeachment saga
Wow, a Democrat being honest for once! "I don't care what kind of nice, little, legal, Constitutional defenses that they came up with.” Yes, it shows!pic.twitter.com/1VX2zd6fXY — Elizabeth Harrington (@LizRNC) January 31, 2020 That's all you need to know to understand how Adam Schiff, Jerry Nadler, Nancy Pelosi, and Chuck Schumer thought that this impeachment made sense. They don't care about the law or about truth only about power. Senator Hirono basically admitted that she wasn't an unbiased witness and that she'll vote for impeachment no matter what the evidence shows. Yet of... more »
Everything you need to know about coronavirus in one place
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Here's a rundown of all the facts about coronavirus, and how you can make sure you're protected.
Wind and heavy rain cools down Melbourne after transmissions towers collapse from strong winds
Wild weather is continuing to move through Victoria bringing flash flooding and mud rain as the state tries to recover from the tropical thunderstorm that swept through the state overnight leading to 700 calls for help.
World Athletics has stepped in to control a running shoe arms race. Here's why
Athletics' world governing body introduces new regulations around the high-tech running shoes which have been described by some as "technological doping" and "the equivalent of bringing a gun to a knife fight". Here's why.
These are the six Trump challengers you should pay attention to right now
In a few days' time, Democrats will start the process to choose the candidate they think can beat Donald Trump in November. Here are the ones you need to know about.
Singapore, US, Solomon Islands impose strict travel regulations to combat coronavirus
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Singapore bans entry to all Chinese passport holders and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China in one of the most drastic move yet to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Emotions run high as UK officially leaves the EU
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The United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling the moment "the dawn of a new era" in a television address marking the occasion.
Meet the Paralympian who taught himself to throw a javelin by watching YouTube
Inosi Bulimairewa was 11 when his left leg was amputated above the knee. For nearly 12 years, the fit young man got by using only forearm crutches — until being fitted with a prosthetic in 2012 gave him the freedom to play sport again.
Slain dentist's sister seeks trauma recovery centre to tackle domestic violence 'epidemic'
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The sister of slain Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy says she had never liked her sister's ex-boyfriend but did not think he was capable of murder.
Trump to place new visa restrictions on immigrants from six African and Asian nations
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US Homeland Security officials say immigrants from Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Eritrea, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania will not be able to apply for certain visas but the restrictions do not go as far as Donald Trump's controversial travel ban.
How a eureka moment in the Claremont investigation led police to Bradley Edwards
A controversial DNA technique used on one of the Claremont serial killings victims changed the course of the investigation and now forms the main battleground in the trial of Bradley Edwards.
Fears Queensland rural firefighter numbers will plummet over blue card demand
Queensland's firefighting leaders fear some rural stations will be left near empty with more than half of all volunteers yet to get a blue card, which are required from April this year.
When does the Super Bowl start? And other questions answered about the big game
Who's playing? When is it? How do I watch? Who's the half-time entertainment? We have the answer to your Super Bowl LIV questions.
Tunisia’s Islamist Parliament Speaker in Hot Water Over Erdogan Meeting
Tunisia’s Islamist Parliament Speaker in Hot Water Over Erdogan Meeting by Hany Ghoraba Special to IPT News Investigative Project on Terrorism Islamists’ second chance at ruling Tunisia is off to a rough start. Newly-elected Tunisian Parliament Speaker Rachid Ghannouchi, who leads the Muslim Brotherhood-linked Ennahda Party, triggered a political backlash this month by secretly meeting […]
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 31, 2020
*Tom Rogan, Washington Examiner*:* Brexit is done, but the EU is readying another battle for Britain* A few hours from now, at 6 p.m. EST, Britain will no longer be a member of the European Union. It's a big victory for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but one he won't be able to savor for long. A major battle for the economic future of Britain and the EU is now set to begin. It's a battle in which the EU holds a distinctly political objective. The key here is that President Emmanuel Macron of France and the EU executive leadership are determined to show that it is better to be insid... more »
Environmentalists responsible for much of Australia’s bush fire problem
By Tom Harris Recent climate change has *not* caused Australian bushfires. Besides the fact that many of the fires are set by people, either intentionally or by accident, a major cause of Australia’s fire problem has been the high ‘fuel loads,’ underbrush that, left to accumulate over years, acts as a tinder box for bushfires. Craig Kelly, the Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives (Hughes, New South Wales), told ITV’s *Good Morning Britain* on January 6: “Now, we have record fuel loads on the ground, … and every single royal commission we have had from our past... more »
L.A. Cheating our Veterans pt. 3
I am still rather irritated over the fact that one of the richest Congressional districts in America has the highest number of homeless veterans, In spite of having a property donated for an Old Soldiers Home. I have been looking to see what is being done to remedy this situation, and why our government seems to be doing nothing. As I have noted, the West Los Angeles Veterans Administration campus is being leased or loaned to many entities, and in most cases is not receiving the proper payments. Also, any monies received goes into the U.S. Treasury, never to be … Continue reading →
World News Briefs -- January 31, 2020 (Evening Edition)
Jubilant Brexiteers heralded the moment with celebrations across the country, including a flagship bash in London's Parliament Square (pictured) where Nigel Farage led a chorus of God Save The Queen *Daily Mail:* *Got Brexit done! The UK finally leaves the EU as Britons across the country celebrate in jubilant scenes as the clock hits 11pm - from Nigel Farage in Parliament Square to ordinary people up and down the nation* * On the stroke of 11pm, the UK officially divorced from the bloc after three years of bitter political struggle * Brexiteers heralded the moment with celebratio... more »
The Ever Changing Climate
Originally posted on Science Matters: Update: January 31, 2020 This is an update to a post Simple Science 2: World of Climate Change with two new slides and a revised sequence. Context below is from the previous with the new content. Raymond of RiC-Communications studio commented on a recent post and made an offer to…
Imperial Japan's Push To Control Asia Was Doomed From The Very Start
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* Likely more than any other factors, the events surrounding the summer of 1942 doomed the expansion of Imperial Japan. Since 1931, Japan’s army had asserted control over territory on the continent of Asia, brushing aside Chinese resistance, condemnation and political pressure from other nations, and most recently, the Allied military. Further, Japan had gained control over a vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, creating an outer ring of defenses extending thousands of miles from the home islands. Japanese aggression and territorial expansio... more »
The U.S. Navy Shattered Japan's Aircraft Carriers In Attacks On Saipan, Guam, and Tinian
*Warfare History Network* *History, * America wanted blood. The other invasion also began on June 6, 1944. By virtue of the International Date Line, the two invasions sailed on different days, but both sortied within the same 24-hour period. One invasion involved 127,000 U.S. soldiers and Marines and 535 ships and landing craft. The second invasion had 10 times that number. One invasion was headed for Normandy in France. The “other” invasion was headed farther, a 10-day voyage from Hawaii and other bases to Saipan, an island 1,200 nautical miles from Tokyo, 12 miles long and 46.... more »
How the Cold War B-58 Nuclear Bomber Nearly Became a Supersonic Passenger Jet
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* [image: RBy This Image was released by the United States Air Force with the ID 050321-F-1234P-004 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.العربية | বাংলা | Deutsc] What went wrong? *Key point:* Supersonic passenger jets are fast, but they make a lot of noise. Also, the B-58 just didn't have enough passenger space to be commercially viable. In one of the strangest developments of the Cold War, plane-maker Convair proposed to build an airliner ver... more »
Does Russia's T-90 Tank Outclass America's M1 Abrams?
*TNI Staff* *Technology, Europe* [image: Does Russia's T-90 Tank Outclass America's 1m Abrams?] Here's how they compare. *Key point:* Washington has worked hard to keep its tank as one of the best. However, so has Moscow. Developed in the 1970s, the Abrams main battle tank has been the mainstay of the U.S. Army’s armored forces for 35 years. In the decades since the M1 entered service, the tank has been upgraded many times—receiving a new 120mm gun to replace the original 105mm weapon and ever-improving armor. Internally, the tank is barely recognizable as the latest M1A2 SEP v.... more »
Will Coronavirus Help the U.S. Economy?
*Desmond Lachman* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] That's what Wilbur Ross thinks. Over the past three years, a fundamental problem with the Trump administration’s economic policy approach has been its insularity. Rather than seeing the US economy as being integrally interconnected with and influenced by the global economy, the administration has chosen to run US economic policy with little regard as to the impact that it might have on the rest of the world. It has also paid little attention to the potential spillovers that might result from economic troubles abroad to our e... more »
Saudi Arabia in the Caribbean? Guyana Is the World's Newest Petrostate
*Ryan Berg* *Security, Americas* [image: A view of the Exxon Mobil refinery in Baytown, Texas September 15, 2008. A big chunk of U.S. energy production shuttered by Hurricane Ike could recover quickly amid early indications the storm caused only minor to moderate damage to platforms and coastal] A new energy superpower? Guyana does not feature prominently in US strategic thought towards the Western Hemisphere, but this year could change that. Guyana is set to become one of the world’s best performing economies in 2020 thanks to 6 billion barrels — and counting — of offshore oil ... more »
4K Fail: Why I Completely Hate TCLs Cheap 4 Series HDTV (A Piece of Junk)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * Do yourself a favor and buy something else. Despite some very serious concerns about who makes them—and the illegal financial support they receive to build TVs at too good to be true prices—U.S. consumers love TCL TVs. In fact, they also love their other consumer products like soundbars and what appears to be some amazingly foldable smartphones. And it’s not hard to see why. The Chinese manufacturer makes some of the best TV sets on the planet. They are built with quality materials, well-constructed, deliver an amazing picture at now 8K resolu... more »
Meet the OSS: America's Secret Agents That Helped Win World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Kill or be killed. In utter silence, the saboteurs carefully wired their target for demolition. All knew even the slightest noise might alert sentries to their presence underneath the Occoquan Creek bridge in northern Virginia. Finally, with explosives and detonators in place, the team of infiltrators made their escape undetected by patrolling watchmen. During World War II, thousands of would-be secret agents roamed rural Maryland and Virginia while learning the “ungentlemanly arts” of espionage, covert action, and irregular warfare. These o... more »
Why Trump Is Winning on Impeachment
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] For Trump, the trial was not a failure but a vindication, or at least he’s trying to present it as one. The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has reached its bedraggled end with Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) decision not to vote for new witnesses or documents. In her plaintive statement on Friday, Murkowski said, “It is sad for me to admit that, as an institution, the Congress has failed.” She did not explain—other than to decry partisanship—what that failure consisted of or indeed what would have constituted su... more »
Senate Rejects Witnesses in Trump Trial, Ensuring Acquittal
The Senate rejected the idea of summoning witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, all but ensuring his acquittal.
The Democrat Primary Nomination is Bernie’s to Lose – DNC Club Positions Bloomberg to Dilute…
Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders now leads most polls in the key states where the democrat primary battle will begin. With the grassroots Bernie-AOC wing carrying all the enthusiasm and momentum time is running out for the DNC club. Factually … Continue reading →
Wuhan Coronavirus News Updates -- January 31, 2020
*Daily Mail:** BREAKING: Seventh American with coronavirus confirmed as the White House declares the global outbreak a public health emergency in the US and closes its border to visitors from China as the illness spreads to more than 11,000 people worldwide* * A man in Santa Claram California was confirmed to have coronavirus on Friday, bringing the US total case count to seven * US health officials on Friday declared the outbreak of coronavirus a public health emergency in the US * Foreign nationals - except the immediate family of Americans - will be blocked from entering the U... more »
Syrian RT journalist injured in Idlib has been transported to St. Petersburg Hospital
Wafa Shabrouney, a journalist for RT Arabic who was injured in the Syrian province of Idlib, has been taken to the Kirov Military Medical Academy clinic in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, RT and Sputnik Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan said. “That’s it, she is in a hospital room, in a multidisciplinary clinic at the Military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army T-90 tank hit with missile and keeps moving: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants fired an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) towards a Syrian Arab Army (SAA) T-90 tank as it was moving through the Rashiddeen area in Aleppo. READ ALSO: Syrian Army captures 2 towns in Idlib to advance within sight of Saraqib In a video released on Friday, the missile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military approaches Aleppo town where jihadists executed several soldiers
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The Syrian military is quickly approaching the town of Khan Al-Assal after seizing several areas from the jihadist rebels in southwestern Aleppo. READ ALSO: Syrian Army captures strategic town in southern Aleppo According to a field source in Aleppo, the Syrian Republican Guard and elements of the army are only […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Boston’s first adult-use cannabis store to open under social equity owners
The first recreational marijuana store in Boston could be open for business by March. The store, Pure Oasis, also would be the first adult-use marijuana store in Massachusetts to be owned under the state’s social equity program, the Boston Herald reported. Massachusetts’ social equity – aka economic empowerment – program seeks to engage people from communities that […] Boston’s first adult-use cannabis store to open under social equity owners is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Licensed outdoor cannabis canopy exceeds indoor for first time in Canada
The amount of space licensed to grow cannabis in Canada is now heavily skewed toward outdoor cultivation instead of indoor for the first time, according to new data from Health Canada. The federal regulator said it has licensed roughly 13 million square feet of indoor cannabis cultivation (including greenhouse), versus 19 million square feet approved […] Licensed outdoor cannabis canopy exceeds indoor for first time in Canada is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Alarmist scientists urge dialing back over-the-top assertions
In the science journal Nature, Zeke Hausfather of Berkeley Earth and Glen Peters of the Center for International Climate Research explained that worst-case scenarios, typically presented as the default likely future climate, are extremely unlikely. The post Alarmist scientists urge dialing back over-the-top assertions appeared first on CFACT.
"We Must Sail..."
"I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it - but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
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"That'll Do..."
"We humans may be brilliant and we may be special, but we are still connected to the rest of life. No one reminds us of this better than our dogs. Perhaps the human condition will always include attempts to remind ourselves that we are separate from the rest of the natural world. We are different from other animals; it's undeniably true. But while acknowledging that, we must acknowledge another truth, the truth that we are also the same. That is what dogs and their emotions give us - a connection. A connection to life on earth, to all that binds and cradles us, lest we begin to fee... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 1/31/20"
*1/31/20, Updated frequently as available.* ◆ Gregory Mannarino, “It's Here: I Warned Of This Last Month, And AGAIN 1 Week Ago. Now Watch This" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *Buffett Indicator: Where Are We With Market Valuations?* "*As of 1/31/20* (updates daily): The Stock Market is Significantly Overvalued. Based on historical ratio of total market cap over... more »
Can the Netanyahu Government Annex Parts of the West Bank?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a crowd at the World Economic Forum. (Manuel Lopez, https://tinyurl.com/u32r592; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) On Jan. 28, President Trump unveiled his administration’s “Peace to Prosperity” plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shortly thereafter, Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the Israeli government plans to hold a vote on the annexation of territories in the West Bank that the plan purports to designate for Israel as soon as next week. The Trump administration has sent ... more »
A gruesome report on American Dirt!
*FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020We consider the culture of blurbing:* In this morning's Washington Post, book critic Ron Charles tells a horrible story about the new novel, American Dirt. The story ends with the cancellation of a book tour in the face of reported death threats. Some of these reported threats have been directed at the novel's author, some at the author's critics. That part of the story is very instructive. But the part of the story we want to discuss concerns the culture of blurbing. In Charles' view, the novel in question is "mediocre." That said, here's his account of ... more »
President Trump's Impeachment Trial May Extend Into Next Week
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) addresses a news conference with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) prior to the resumption of the Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid *Politico:* *Trump’s impeachment trial could extend into next week* White House officials wanted more time to prepare their closing arguments in the case, said several sources. The Senate impeachment trial for President Donald Trump could drag into next week, even as GOP leaders ap... more »
Is Trump Rolling Back Clean Water Regulations?
Advocates are concerned about the downstream effects of the new rule if it goes into effect as is.
Did Chinese Authorities Seize 12 Tons of Beaver Penises Smuggled in From Canada?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
New York Times: President Trump Told Bolton to Help Him Pressure Ukraine
*New York Times:* *Trump Told Bolton to Help His Ukraine Pressure Campaign, Book Says * WASHINGTON — More than two months before he asked Ukraine’s president to investigate his political opponents, President Trump directed John R. Bolton, then his national security adviser, to help with his pressure campaign to extract damaging information on Democrats from Ukrainian officials, according to an unpublished manuscript by Mr. Bolton. Mr. Trump gave the instruction, Mr. Bolton wrote, during an Oval Office conversation in early May that included the acting White House chief of staff, ... more »
No Laughing! Stung by the Babylon Bee, the Left Goes Cray-zee
[image: no-laughing-stung-by-the-babylon-bee-the-left-goes-cray-zee] “Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon,” wrote socialist Saul “the Red” Alinsky in his book *Rules for Radicals*. It “infuriates the opposition.” His fellow leftists are certainly proving this true, too. Having a “*Babylon Bee in their bonnets*,” they’re attacking the satirical site because, apparently, they only like fake news when it’s masquerading as the real thing.
Feminist Steinem: Defending Unborn Is Patriarchal, Oppressive
[image: feminist-steinem-defending-unborn-is-patriarchal-oppressive] Feminist Gloria Steinem thinks a patriarchal, oppressive — even Hitler-esque — spirit is driving pro-life activism.
Did ABC, CBS, and NBC Black Out Pam Bondi’s Legal Defense of Trump?
Although the claim that the media "blacked out" coverage of a given topic is common, it can often be misleading.
'Just not an option': Why reporting sexual assaults is not possible for some victims
In NSW suburbs where sexual assaults claims are most likely to be rejected, victims can be reluctant to come forward because of "cultural factors", police say.
The worst places for Victorians to leave cars unlocked this summer
If you're going to become a victim of crime this summer — and we sincerely hope you don't — chances are it will be someone stealing from your car. But that's not the only type of theft on the rise in Victoria.
Cats can't talk, but these signs can let you know if they're in pain
Cats are notorious for hiding their pain. But there are some subtle signs both you and your vet can use to gauge how your kitty is feeling.
Out-of-control bushfire closes Monaro Highway, rural communities cut off from Canberra
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The New South Wales towns of Michelago, Colinton and Bredbo are under threat after a blaze sparked by a bushfire burning in the ACT's Namadgi National Park spotted across the border.
Six secrets of the Government's 'dodgy' sport grants hidden in the leaked spreadsheet
It's the spreadsheet that stopped a nation and, little by little, its tens of thousands of cells reveal more about what the Government has done.
'Fancy doing a thing like that': The inside story of Bradman's final-innings duck
Sir Donald Bradman's average of 99.94 is arguably the most famous statistic in Australian sport. His teammate, Neil Harvey, says there may be a certain romance to it, but he would have preferred The Don to average 100.
From convict artist to con artist, the twisted history of Tasmania's Bock family
Amy Bock is one of New Zealand's most famous scammers but her story is unexpectedly entwined with Australian art history.
It doesn't have to be a Punch and Judy show. New Insiders host David Speers on the art of the political interview.
Award-winning political journalist David Speers discusses his interview style, why he doesn't believe in fireworks for the sake of it and how politicians might overcome public distrust and disillusionment.
Getting back on their feet after bushfires ruin south coast Christmas tourism
The far south coast of New South Wales has missed a crucial six-week summer window to make the majority of its annual income as one expert tips a potential five-year recovery for some businesses.
An outbreak of panic brings out the worst in some of us
Derryn Hinch's inquiry began mildly enough, even though he'd launched his musings into the unfed piranha-pool that is Twitter: "Am I missing something? I thought putting coronavirus suspects on Christmas Island made sense." And off we went.
Skipped meals, low pay and intense work: A rare look into the world of tennis stringers
Kui Wang travels from China to string at the Australian Open, looking after the racquets of the world's top players. He says he works 12-hour days and has no time for sightseeing.
Collapsing energy prices are not making it through to household power bills
The price power generators are receiving for their electricity has fallen by about a third in three months, but consumers are unlikely to see much of a benefit, writes Stephen Letts.
Boris Johnson is celebrating his Brexit victory. Here's why the party won't last
After almost four years of agony, marked by one referendum, two elections and three prime ministers, the split has been delivered and Brexit can be banished to the sidelines — but not for long, writes Samantha Hawley.
An overheard comment at the supermarket shows another threat has emerged from the coronavirus
With 10,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus and more than 200 deaths, as of Friday, it's no wonder many people feel anxious about the spread of the disease and the risk of infection. But a new threat is emerging: racism.
Bushfire black turns green as the Australian bush wakes up
After months of fires, there are areas in some of Australia's most popular national parks where nature's recovery is already underway. The bush is waking up.
Live: Democrats lose crucial vote to hear from new witnesses as Trump's trial moves to endgame
Democratic leaders bemoan a "sham trial" after a vote to hear from new witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial is defeated 51-49.
GP shortage in regional towns getting worse as overseas-trained doctors fail test
Patients in an outback Queensland town are resorting to the hospital emergency department or home-remedies due to doctors shortage, as experts warn the problem will only increase.
The Ever Changing Climate
Update: January 31, 2020 This is an update to a post Simple Science 2: World of Climate Change with two new slides and a revised sequence. Context below is from the previous with the new content. Raymond of RiC-Communications studio commented on a recent post and made an offer to share here some graphics on […]
Kellogg Pledges to Phase out Glyphosate in Oats, Wheat by 2025; But Farmers Didn’t Know About It
Kellogg confirmed on Monday that the company has set a goal of phasing out the controversial weedkiller glyphosate from its oat and wheat supply chain by 2025. Kellogg, the maker of “Corn Flakes” cereal, Pop-Tarts, Eggo waffles, and other breakfast products, does not own or operate farms. Still, many of its suppliers have used the […] The post Kellogg Pledges to Phase out Glyphosate in Oats, Wheat by 2025; But Farmers Didn’t Know About It appeared first on Health Nut News.
Hindsight Folks, Hindsight – Compare the Vindman, Ciaramella, Misko, McCord and Atkinson Network To Pelosi’s Rule Changes…
We can see the basic outline of how a fraudulent impeachment scheme was constructed through an alliance of operatives in the National Security Council (NSC) and staff in the House committees. Our nation is currently dealing with the consequences. However, … Continue reading →
Local Council By-Elections January 2020
This month saw 21,087 votes cast over eight local authority (tier one and tier two) contests. All percentages are rounded to the nearest single decimal place. Just one council seat changed hands. For comparison with December's results, see here. Party Number of Candidates Total Vote % +/- Dec +/- Jan 19 Avge/ Contest +/- Seats Conservative 8 8,116 38.5% -3.1% +2.5% 1,014 0 Labour 8 6,951 33.0% -3.8% +28.9% 869 -1 LibDem 7 3,202 15.2% +4.1% -1.2% 457 +1 Green 8 1,500 7.1% +0... more »
Trump Is Right: Presidents Can Fire Ambassadors—It's the Law
*Brett D. Schaefer* *Politics, Americas* [image: Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, testifies before a House Intelligence Committee hearing as part of the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S.,] Donald Trump didn't act out of bounds. Multiple news outlets last week reported on a 2018 video recording in which two men with Ukrainian connections, Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, apparently inform President Donald Trump that the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, was undermining his policy and asserting that... more »
Pecheneg-SP: Russia's Insanely Deadly Machine Gun?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * How good is it? Somewhat recently, a Russian military fan page, anti_terrorism, on the popular Vkontakte social media platform, posted a photo of two Russian soldiers with Pecheneg-SP (GRAU Index 6P69) machine guns. The Pecheneg-SP variant is an “improved” variant of the PKP Pecheneg (6P41) machine gun, which is currently supplementing the PKM (6P6M) machine gun in Russian service. But oddly, the Pecheneg-SP appears to take some cues from the original PK (6P6) machine gun of 1961 vintage. So how does the Pecheneg-SP improve on the previous generation... more »
Global Warming Fact: Lake Victoria Could Dry Up
*Emily J. Beverly* *Security, Africa* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC161B91C2D0&share=true] It's happened before. Lake Victoria, in East Africa, is the world’s largest tropical freshwater lake. At 68,800km², it’s also the second largest freshwater lake in the world after Lake Superior in North America. On a clear day you cannot see the other side of Lake Victoria, yet this vast body of water has dried up several times in the past – and it could happen again. Over the past 100,000 years, the lake has completely dried up at least ... more »
Snow Shoveling: Will It Literally Kill You?
*Scott Lear* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2IGE9M4000&share=true] Yes! Winter’s just over a month old and already from coast to coast, major storms have hit. While the snow can provide great opportunities for different outdoor activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, skating and tobogganing, for many people, it means getting a shovel out to clear the sidewalk or dig out the car. As an exercise and health researcher, I can confirm that snow shovelling is an excellent physical activity. It works both your upper and l... more »
How General Sherman's Fiery March to the Sea Broke the Confederacy Forever
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Mathew Brady (1823–1896) - The Photography Book, Phaidon Press, London 1997. ISBN 0714836346http://www.dodmedia.osd.mil/Assets/Still/1999/DoD/HD-SN-99-01784.JPEGhttp://www.archives.gov/research/civil-war/photos/images/civil-war-176.jpgVerwendung in der] It was total war. Union General William T. Sherman was a friend and trusted subordinate of General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of all Union armies in the field during the Civil War. Sherman supported Grant during difficult times and assisted him capably during the pivotal Ba... more »
Scary History: Germans Fought Germans To Finally End World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Following the surrender of most major German units, some continued to fight the Allies in Europe for months. It was said on May 8, 1945, that some of the victors wandered around in a daze. They were puzzled by a strange silence. The guns were no longer firing the permanent barrage, their constant companion, during those last months since they had crossed the Rhine. Some could not quite believe it was all over. They had longed for an end to the war in Europe for years. “Then suddenly it was upon them all and the impact of the fact was a... more »
A Killer? The Legend of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* A cunning foe. Prior to the American Civil War, Nathan Bedford Forrest amassed a fortune in real estate, agriculture, and the slave trade. He had no formal military training; however, he possessed a natural talent for military tactics. Often Forrest led his Confederate cavalry on raids against Union forces and supply lines. His aggressive leadership won numerous victories and led to narrow escapes as well, while he is often credited with the simple maxim, “Get there firstest with the mostest!” *Rising Through the Ranks* Forrest was ... more »
As Coronavirus Spreads So Does Anti-Chinese Racism
Similar to how Ebola was racialized as a distinctly African illness, news of the coronavirus has led to an outbreak of anti-Chinese sentiment across the West. The post As Coronavirus Spreads So Does Anti-Chinese Racism appeared first on MintPress News.
UKC News: Questions About Brexit’s ‘New Dawn’, Trump-Kushner’s ‘Deal of Century’ Disaster
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with this weeks top stories.
"Danger..."
"At the approach of danger there are always two voices that speak with equal force in the heart of man: one very reasonably tells the man to consider the nature of the danger and the means of avoiding it; the other, even more reasonable, says that it is too painful and harassing to think of the danger, since it is not a man's power to provide for everything and escape from the general march of events; and that it is therefore better to turn aside from the painful subject till it has come, and to think of what is pleasant. In solitude a man generally yields to the first voice; in so... more »
China’s Virus Response Has Been ‘Breathtaking’
President Xi Jinping formally told WHO head Tedros Ghebreyesus, at their meeting in Beijing earlier this week, that the coronavirus epidemic “is a devil and we cannot allow the devil to hide.”
Why African-American Voters Should Be Saving Us From Biden, Not Thrusting Him On Us
I was living in Amsterdam when I first started following the career of a new young racist politician rising in the Democratic Party. And I've detested everything about that guy-- who was soon elected to the U.S. Senate-- since then. That's almost 5 decades of hate for a segregationist politician from Delaware, a state he once told other racist politicians, would have joined the Confederacy during the Civil War if it hadn't been for Maryland being in the way. And now this racist pile of dog crap-- who came to be viewed positively because Obama chose him to balance his presidentia... more »
In conclusion
Just to sum up the last two posts, here's something I've just written to a friend of the blog: It only gets worse (though it helps us). CBBC (a BBC children's channel) gets leftie political 'comedian' Nish Kumar to present an anti-Brexit children's programme called Horrible Histories. He sneers at Britain and Brexit. It's broadcast by the BBC on today of all days, Brexit Day, to a target audience of 6-12 years olds. What is the BBC thinking of? Hordes of people are now, rightly, up in arms about it and complaining. The BBC will, as ever, flannel but the programme was outrageously ... more »
Connecting the Dots
"The whole thing is so ludicrous and idiotic that one really does wonder if the West is not in some trance state. The inability to read marketing as marketing is at this point inexcusable in someone self identifying as a leftist. The system sails along, like a billionaire’s yacht, increasing profit at the expense of the everyone not of the top 2 or 3%." The post Connecting the Dots appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
2020 Emerging Scholars: Dr. Oscar Vasquez-Mena
To grasp the size of materials Dr. Oscar Vazquez-Mena studies, divide a millimeter — about the width of a dime — by 1,000. You’ll arrive at a micrometer, a unit roughly the size of bacteria. But don’t stop there; divide by another 1,000 and, finally, you reach Vazquez-Mena’s specialty: the nanometer.
Old Dominion Among 119 Universities Designated 2020 Community Engagement Classification
Along with 119 other universities in the nation, Old Dominion University has received The Carnegie Foundation’s 2020 Community Engagement Classification. The Community Engagement Classification is an elective designation that assesses and indicates a school’s commitment to community engagement. After a process of self-study by each institution, the provided data and documentation is then assessed by […]
Northern Illinois University Eliminates Use of Standardized Test Scores in Admissions
Northern Illinois University (NIU) will eliminate the use of standardized test scores when making general admission and merit scholarship decisions, beginning with applications for the 2021 fall semester. As a result of the new, test-blind policy, the school says any high school graduate who applies with a cumulative GPA or 3.0 or above will be […]
Maryland Legislature Reverses Governor’s Veto of the Dream Act Expansion
Maryland’s Democratic-majority legislature reversed five of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the expansion of the state’s Dream Act – which has offered in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants since 2012 reported The Washington Post. The expansion of Maryland’s Dream Act removes a restriction that required undocumented students to attend two-year community colleges before enrolling in […]
January 31, on this day in history, 1865 and 1919
This day in history, "January 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery in America. The amendment read, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude…shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” . . . In 1864, an amendment abolishing slavery passed the U.S. Senate but died in the House as Democrats rallied in the name of states’ rights. The election of 1864 brought Lincoln back to the White House along with significant Republican majorities in both houses, so it appeared the amendm... more »
Trump Curbs Immigration for 6 Nations in Election-Year Push
Officials said immigrants from Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Eritrea, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania will face new restrictions in obtaining certain visas to come to the United States.
Was This ‘Health Bulletin’ an Accurate Coronavirus Warning?
A viral social media post erroneously advised the public to "keep your throat moist" in order to avoid contracting the respiratory infection.
Andrew Neil damns "anti-British drivel of a high order" from the BBC's children's channel (and Nish Kumar)
Thanks to Charlie for spotting this especially feisty tweet tonight from Andrew Neil concerning Nish Kumar and CBBC's Brexit special: *This is anti-British drivel of a high order. Was any of the licence fee used to produce something purely designed to demean us?* Well said, Andrew.
Senator Lisa Murkowski Announces She Will Vote “No” on Witnesses…
After taking the night to consider the issues at hand, senator Lisa Murkowski announces she will not support a call for further witness testimony. It appears the primary concern for Murkowski was her ‘yea’ vote creating a 50/50 split; and … Continue reading →
The Authoritarian Arguments for Trump’s Acquittal
Protestors stand in the Capitol Building holding a banner with the text of Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution. (Flickr/Victoria Pickering, https://tinyurl.com/w8abjn7; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) The president’s defense team has thrown many arguments against the wall over the two weeks of the Senate trial. But one stands out above the rest: On Jan. 29, speaking from the well of the Senate, celebrity lawyer Alan Dershowitz made the case that “[i]f a president does something which he believes will help him get elected, in the public in... more »
U.S. Senate Candidate Daniel Burke: It's Time to Expand our Economy to the Moon & Mars
U.S. Senate Candidate Daniel Burke: It's Time to Expand our Economy to the Moon & Mars Video of U.S. Senate Candidate Daniel Burke: It's Time to Expand our Economy to the Moon & Mars We sat down with LaRouchePAC endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, Daniel Burke, and talked about his exciting campaign platform on space exploration and colonization of the Moon and Mars. Daniel gives an update on the 2020 House Science Committee's NASA Authorization budget and asks that everyone mobilize to support the Artemis mission as originally outlined by NASA Administrato... more »
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