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So just what is the BBC broadcasting to children?
As discussed both here and elsewhere... CBBC, the BBC channel aimed at children aged 6-12, has put out a programme today called *Horrible Histories: BREXIT *consisting of a series of clips from the long-running children's history programme, newly 'curated' by 'comedian' Nish Kumar. It may be aimed at kids, but Nish doesn't hold back on the politically-charged, anti-Brexit sarcasm. A time and a place, Nish? Children's TV? In fairness, he has a habit of doing the same routine, whatever the audience. It famously got him booed and breadrolled off stage at the Lord's Taverners' Chris... more »
OH: More Voucher Nonsense
I've frequently kvetched that a central fallacy at the heart of school choice is the notion that several parallel school system can be run for the cost of one. "Why," I ask, "can't politicians have the cojones to just say they think school choice is so important that they are going to raise peoples' taxes to pay for it?" Well, the legislature of Ohio (motto "We want to be Florida when we grow up") is coming really close. You will recall that Ohio school districts are facing an explosion in costs as they enter the next phase of the privatization program. Phase One is familiar to mos... more »
A New US Air Force Video Game Lets You Drone Bomb Iraqis and Afghans
[image: undefined] The United States Air Force has a new recruitment tool: a realistic drone operator video game you can play on its website. Called the Airman Challenge, it features 16 missions to complete, interspersed with facts and recruitment information about how to become a drone operator yourself. In its latest attempts to market active service to young people, players move through missions escorting US vehicles through countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, serving up death from above to all those designated “insurgents” by the game. Players earn medals and achievements for m... more »
Iraq to Neocons: Get the Hell Out of Our Country
[image: undefined] The Trump coterie of neocons is spinning the Iraq embassy attack to fit their agenda, namely that Iran is responsible for the rocket attack when it is obvious the people of Iraq are fed-up with the US occupation, designed to last indefinitely, and are now targeting the massive US embassy in Baghdad. Today, Jan. 26, 2020 The terrorist group called hashad alshabi in Iraq under the supprt of Islamic Terrorist Regime in Iran, attacked US Embassy in Baghdad with 5 misseles. What would be the next.? pic.twitter.com/0ntgXgyMQw — Dr. Hatam (@pishgamaan) January 27, 2020 ... more »
Antifa Protests in NY Subways; Demands Free Transit and No Police Presence
[image: antifa-protests-in-ny-subways-demands-free-transit-and-no-police-presence] Today the New York subway system is being disrupted by the vicious thugs known as Antifa, who promise to "f*** s*** up" if their demands are not met.
All the Impeachment Cards on the Table
[image: all-the-impeachment-cards-on-the-table] VIDEO - In this episode of Duke’s Take, Dr. Duke applauds President Trumps lawyers for “popping the balloons” of the Democrats hot air allegations. Duke calls Adam Schiff a “one man repetition drone” that did not have a winning card when all his cards were laid on the table, and explains that the Democrats only tactics were repetition and deflection. The case would have been thrown out in any other court of law.
ERA Supporters Show Disregard for Law and Fairness — a Message for Constitutional Convention Advocates
[image: era-supporters-show-disregard-for-law-and-fairness-a-message-for-constitutional-convention-advocates] What is being done now by ERA proponents should alert us to what these radicals are willing to do with a Constitutional Convention.
World News Briefs -- January 31, 2020
*Daily Mail:* *'Full steam ahead after Brexit': Boris Johnson gathers Cabinet in Leave-backing Sunderland as clock ticks down to quitting the EU at 11pm TONIGHT - with PM appealing for the country to unite after years of bitter infighting* * Boris Johnson will deliver a plea for country to move on from Brexit this evening as the UK leaves the EU * The Prime Minister will insist that Brexit marks 'not an end but a beginning' in an address shortly before 11pm * He will stress his belief that the referendum was a vote for lasting change in neglected areas of the country * The Cabin... more »
Fast-Spreading Coronavirus Slams Stocks
Fred Imbert of CNBC reports the Dow drops 500 points as worries grow about the economic impact of the coronavirus: Stocks fell sharply on Friday, wiping out the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s gain for January, as investors grew increasingly worried about the potential economic impact of China’s fast-spreading coronavirus. The Dow dropped 524 points, or 1.8%, after Delta and American suspended all flights between China and the U.S. United Airlines announced similar measures later in the day. The S&P 500 was down 1.5% while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.9%. The major averages hit t... more »
Waymo: Self-Driving Vehicle in Manual Mode at Time of Crash
The collision occurred late at night in Tempe when a sedan “erratically swerved” in front of the Waymo vehicle.
Did Health Experts ‘Predict’ New Coronavirus Could Kill 65 Million People?
Some details from a mock health exercise were confused with real-world reports.
House votes on removing Trump’s war powers without their express approval
The Hill version of this post can be read HERE but it appears that mainstream jumped the gun and did not check all the congressional records. As of today, January 31, 2020, the particular information they listed is not complete. As the Hill tells it in their “House votes to rein in Trump’s military authority” released yesterday: The House on Thursday voted to repeal the 2002 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF), which the Trump administration has used to justify its controversial drone strike that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani. The House approved the bill to rep... more »
Palestinian protesters burn US, Israeli flags in response to Trump’s ‘deal of the century’: video
Protesters set on fire US and Israeli flags as well as banners depicting US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during a demonstration against Trump’s proposed ‘deal of the century’ in Gaza City on Friday. Hundreds of people joined the rally organised by the ruling Hamas group. READ ALSO: ICC has no jurisdication […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist counter-offensive in Aleppo ends in disaster
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a counter-offensive in southwestern Aleppo this evening, as their forces targeted the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) troops near the Journalists Housing area. READ ALSO: Syrian Army attempts to capture strategic town in southern Aleppo Led by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Latest generation Russian Su-35 jet completes first air mission
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The latest generation of the Su-35 jet for the Russian Air Force has conducted its first air mission, RT reported. In a video released by RT, the new generation Su-35 can be seen taking off and carrying out its first mission. Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed Libyan forces prepare for major offensive to retake coastal city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – Brigadier Saeed Al-Malti, spokesman for the Military College and commander of one of the hubs in Tripoli operations, said that Al-Wefaq forces are preparing for a strong mission in the coming hours. READ ALSO: Libyan Army closes in on strategic coastal city Malti said on Friday that the Al-Wefaq forces, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Ansarallah forces captured 800 square km of territory in northern Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – Yahya Sarai, the military spokesman for the Ansarallah group (Houthis) in Yemen, said that 26 missiles were fired at Saudi Arabia from January 25 to January 30, targeting the airports of Abha, Jizan, abd Najran, along with the Khamis Mushayt base, Saudi Aramco-affiliated facilities and two sensitive targets deep in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed militants head to west Aleppo to reinforce jihadists
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants from the so-called “Syrian National Army” (SNA) sent reinforcements to the western countryside of the Aleppo Governorate to help the jihadist forces against the Syrian Arab Army (SAA). READ ALSO: New video of Turkish-backed Syrian militants in Libya According to opposition activists, the SNA reinforcements were redeployed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Video footage of Syrian Army combing through jihadist tunnels in Maarat Al-Numan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured the strategic city of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man on Tuesday after a three-day battle against the jihadist rebels in eastern Idlib. Since capturing Ma’arat Al-Nu’man, the Syrian Arab Army has been combing through the city and its plethora of tunnels that were dug by the jihadist […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army captures 2 towns in Idlib amid push to Saraqib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has captured more ground in the Idlib Governorate after advancing north from the key city of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man. READ ALSO: Syrian Army is 13km away from 2 strategic cities in Idlib Backed by Russian airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army’s 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The US Government is Officially Funding the Study of Geoengineering
*Derrick Broze* - The controversial science of geoengineering is being touted as the "last ditch" option to save humanity from environmental disaster.
Rare trees are disappearing as ‘wood pirates’ log Bolivian national parks
*Eduardo Franco Berton* - Spread too thin and threatened with violence, park authorities say they’re powerless to stop the onslaught.
Breathtaking New Images of the Sun’s Surface Are the Most Detailed Ever Taken
*Emma Fiala* - Scientists say the staggering detail will help "unravel the Sun's biggest mysteries."
To Help Save Bumble Bees, Plant These Flowers in Your Spring Garden
*Madison Dapcevich* - To aid North American bumblebee conservation, a group of researchers identified which flowers bee species prefer.
Negative Entity Attachment Removal
*Brendan D. Murphy* - There are other options than drug treatment in many cases of apparent “mental illness.”
Thank You, China, You’re Wonderful
*Jon Rappoport* - It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.
MUST WATCH: "Coronavirus Alert: New Massive Contagion Risk - Ro of 4.1!"
*"Coronavirus Alert: New Massive Contagion Risk - Ro of 4.1!"* by Chris Martenson, Peak Prosperity "As Chris says in the video: this is an alert we'd hoped not to have to deliver. A new study coming out of China reports that the Wuhan coronavirus has an Ro of 4.1. That means it's much more contagious than previously feared. *If indeed the case, an Ro of 4.1 means there is NO way of stopping this virus from becoming a full-blown global pandemic. *This study has not yet had time to be peer-reviewed, so the data may change. But going with the data we have *right now* in this fast-devel... more »
"NYC Official Denies Coronavirus Has Spread To New York"
*"NYC Official Denies Coronavirus Has Spread To New York"* by Tyler Durden *Update Friday 1255 ET:* "Almost immediately after the Daily News report, a NYC spokesman was quoted by Bloomberg saying there were "no confirmed, suspected" Coronavirus cases." *Friday, 01/31/2020, 1245 ET:* "An Asian man in his 50s was admitted to Elmhurst Hospital with the illness, the source said. The FDNY and the NYPD could not immediately confirm a coronavirus patient in New York. An NYPD message sent to eight Queens precincts early Friday advised officers to protect themselves if they planned to go to... more »
"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
Why Did This Finnish Fighter Jet Land on an American Aircraft Carrier?
*David Axe* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/4234360/180317-n-fk070-0153] History was being made. *Key point:* Finland is looking for new fighter jets and is working with America. That means it got to land a fighter on a carrier for the first time. On March 17, 2017 in the Atlantic, a fighter jet landed onto the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The only difference this time was that the pilot was Finnish, not American. Capt. Juha “Stallion” Jarvinen’s landing was the first landing on an aircraft carrier by a Finnish air force pilot in ... more »
Why UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter Is Such an Icon of the Vietnam War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: By Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK - commons file, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70277837] Everyone knows it. As an icon of the Vietnam War and an angel of mercy for American troops who fought there, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, affectionately known as the “Huey,” has gone on to become the most recognizable helicopter in the world. Fifty years after its birth, the Huey remains the only aircraft to be used by all branches of the United States military, including the Coast Guard. To American troops wh... more »
Greece Is the Weak Spot in Post-Caliphate European Counterterrorism
*Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Colin P. Clarke* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Greece has been dubbed the “soft underbelly” of the European Union for terrorists looking to infiltrate the continent. The Islamic State’s territorial caliphate was crushed nearly a year ago when the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS liberated Baghouz, the militant group’s last sliver of territory in Syria. The impact of returning foreign terrorist fighters in the wake of this territorial collapse has turned out to be lower than many observers had feared, with no terrorist attacks on European soil linke... more »
Cannabis execs anticipate expanded legal markets in 2020 – and ensuing challenges
(This is an abridged version of the cover story for the January issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.) Cannabis executives, professionals and financiers can expect 2020 – and the rest of the new decade – to have at least as much impact on their businesses as any year in the past 10. New legal recreational and medical […] Cannabis execs anticipate expanded legal markets in 2020 – and ensuing challenges is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Multistate cannabis operator MedMen’s Bierman steps down as CEO, gives up voting control
Adam Bierman, the flamboyant co-founder of once-high-flying cannabis retailer MedMen Enterprises, resigned as chief executive and surrendered his voting control. The resignation, effective Feb. 1, comes at a time that the Los Angeles-based company has laid off hundreds of employees, sold noncore assets and has been beset by questions about its financial health. In the most […] Multistate cannabis operator MedMen’s Bierman steps down as CEO, gives up voting control is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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From Matt Bracken on Gab (clickit to biggit): I wonder what a Department of Transport inspector would say to that? Peter
The Goop Lab is light on science but shines on women's health
Gwyneth Paltrow's Netflix series has dropped, and our health reporter is here to sift the good advice from the egregious.
Mating sooner and for longer: How caffeine affects the sex drive of fruit flies
The key component of your morning coffee may also provide a sex-drive boost for sterile insects, research suggests.
Trump is in sore need of a life raft — and there's one coming along next week
Just In - 11 hours ago
The State of the Union address delivers Donald Trump a chance to deflect all attention away from the impeachment fallout. But will he succeed, asks Elliott Brennan?
Scott Morrison has been gifted an alibi right when he needs it
The first weeks of 2020 have had the feeling of biblical punishment for the Federal Government — and that's before the unforced errors plaguing Scott Morrison are taken into account, writes Laura Tingle.
Three months before the coronavirus outbreak, Event 201 predicted how it might play out
It began in healthy looking pigs: a new coronavirus, spreading insidiously within herds. Within six months, it had travelled around the globe. A year later, 65 million people were dead. However, you probably haven't heard of this pandemic — that's because it was all a simulation.
Another video from Kazakhstan
1½ meters (almost 5 ft) of snow. Which would you prefer? This? Or global warming? 30 Jan 2020 – Kazakhstan – The images speak for themselves The post Another video from Kazakhstan appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Coldest ‘cold snap’ to ever hit northern Saudi Arabia
Record cold, and they call it a “cold snap.” “Cold wave grips northern Saudi Arabia, meteorologists fear strongest cold snap ever,” reads the headline. The cold wave started a few days ago and is forecast to go on for two weeks further, weather expert Muad Al-Ahmadi told Al Arabiya. “The first wave started last Tuesday [January 21], ... Read more Coldest ‘cold snap’ to ever hit northern Saudi Arabia The post Coldest ‘cold snap’ to ever hit northern Saudi Arabia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Wealthy Gulf States Plan to Spend Big to Coax Syria Away from Iran
In the first of a three-part series, Agha Hussein investigates efforts by wealthy Gulf Arab countries to ply post-war Syria away from Iran by investing heavily in its post-war reconstruction. The post Wealthy Gulf States Plan to Spend Big to Coax Syria Away from Iran appeared first on MintPress News.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/31/2020
Today's Water Cooler:
Este año saldrÃa laudo en demanda a Colombia por minerÃa en Santurbán
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31-Jan-2020 Eco Oro dice que al no poder hacer actividad allÃ, pese a tener tÃtulo, se afectaron sus finanzas.
TAKE THE MITCH McCONNELL MEMORY CHALLENGE! (updated)
*UPDATE:* It now appears that the delay in ending the trial that I wrote about below is at least partly the result of pressure from Democrats. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell told their members at their respective closed-door lunches that the two leaders have agreed to a proposal that would culminate in a Wednesday vote to acquit the president, according to two Democrats in the room and two Republican aides familiar with the matter. Since the proposal requires the buy-in of senators of both parties and the president, the details and timeline could shift. Schumer told repor... more »
Big Green, Inc: The Bloomberg Family Foundation and the Future of American Energy
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is running for President of the United States, but that’s not all he’s… The post Big Green, Inc: The Bloomberg Family Foundation and the Future of American Energy appeared first on IER.
Thankful to the Brotherhood
As a Ph.D. candidate expecting to graduate this semester, I have found myself constantly reflecting on the impact joining Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. had on me. My entry point to higher education is tied to my experiences as an undergraduate student leader. My involvement on campus began after I joined my fraternity.
Three Relationships Institutions Shouldn’t Underestimate in Closing Opportunity Gaps
It’s tempting to focus on faculty- and teacher-student relationships at the core of schools. And for good reason. Educators remain the leading in-school driver of student success. But it turns out that there are other relationships beyond that core that can offer real value to students and can bolster outcomes for institutions. The reality is that teachers shouldn’t go it alone.
Livestream: Senate Impeachment Trial Day 10
On Jan. 31 at 1:00 p.m., the Senate will reconvene to debate and vote on whether to allow witnesses to testify in the Senate impeachment trial. Livestream coverage of the trial from the Washington Post is available here and below. Topics: - Documents Tags: - livestream Hannah Kris is a freshman student at Oberlin College pursuing a major in Economics and Math. More Articles Featured Term: Impeachment Display Facebook comments: 1 Custom Tweet Message: "!title," the latest from Hannah Kris: !tinyurl FB Author Image URL: https://lawfare.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/... more »
Did Ron Howard Pen the ‘I Am a Liberal’ Essay?
Some people apparently think that tacking a celebrity's name onto a viral opinion can lend it some credibility.
Jan. 30 Ordinary Arctic Ice
A previous post noted the Pacific ice see saw had returned, with Bering Sea slow to recover. The image above shows that now both Pacific seas are recovering ice strongly in the second half of January 2020. As supported by the table later, the pace of refreezing was slow to begin but 2020 extents are […]
On Holocaust Memorial Day US Embassy Falsely Claims America Liberated Auschwitz
The statement was immediately met with scorn from those who felt it was another example of Soviet erasure and an insult to the enormous sacrifice the Soviet Union made to defeat fascism in Europe. The post On Holocaust Memorial Day US Embassy Falsely Claims America Liberated Auschwitz appeared first on MintPress News.
Drone Strike Spillover: Why the Assassination of Suleimani Could Create a Crisis for Israel
*Itai Shapira* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] An unintended escalation in Syria may be probable but it is not predetermined. It can be averted and avoided through robust American and Israeli deterrence. The chances of military escalation between Israel and Iran have steadily risen in recent months. Israel has struck Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq; Iran has retaliated. Meanwhile, Russia has done little to actively minimize Iranian presence in Syria while trying to limit Israeli freedom of action. The longer these dynamics continue unabated, the more likely a confront... more »
Meet the USS Akron: One of America's Two Flying Aircraft Carriers
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Americas* [image: By U.S. Navy - Official U.S. Navy photo NH 43900 from the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command; originally uploaded to en.wikipedia on 28 Jun 2004 by Taak, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=308254] Yes, two! *Key point:* The USS Akron carried planes and could even recover them. Although the Navy's two Zeppelin carriers were impressive, both were lost to bad weather. Nearly a hundred years ago the U.S. Navy asked a question: if airplanes can fly through the air, why couldn’t a vessel carrying them fly thr... more »
David and Putin. Giving credit where none is due
Can you explain that? I asked David on Facebook. “Trump gave Russia codes? What codes? Something in the KJV?” All the spying was done during the Obama administration. Trump didn't have any power in 2015 and 2016--only Obama and his FBI had power. Meanwhile all Trump was doing was listening to the people the Democrats had ignored for years and was filling auditoriums and sports palaces. Trump has the same uncanny gift that Bill Clinton had--he connects with people and makes them feel important. The pollsters chased the media which said he had no chance of winning any states, ... more »
As Spitzer’s Mission Ends, First Light for CHEOPS
Farewell to Spitzer after more than 16 years of infrared observations of the universe. We’ve recently looked at the observatory’s accomplishments (see Looking Back at the Spitzer Space Telescope), but I want to run the photo below to celebrate the team that managed it. Image: Spitzer Project Manager Joseph Hunt stands in Mission Control at […]
Report Accuses China of ‘Burning Bodies’ to Cover Up Coronavirus Death Toll as Emergency Declared
[image: coronavirus]In the past several days the coronavirus crisis has dramatically escalated giving serious cause for concern.
Can The “Anti-Vaxxer” Movement Defeat California’s Senator Richard Pan? Yes, They Certainly Can…
As we Judeo/Christians Always Say: “Understanding the Problem is Half Way to Solution…” Opinion By “Deplorable“ Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Part Four of the BolenReport’s “California is Ground Zero” series… I am watching the “Anti-Vaxxer” Movement operate all across America and I am very pleased. I am seeing stumbling, bumbling, fall-down-and start-over, groups and mini-groups, … Continue reading Can The “Anti-Vaxxer” Movement Defeat California’s Senator Richard Pan? Yes, They Certainly Can…
US Advises No Travel to China, Where New Coronavirus Deaths Top 200
Soon after the advisory, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines announced they were suspending all flights between the U.S. and China.
Why the Race for the Presidency Begins with the Iowa Caucus
Iowans’ choices almost always end up matching the rest of the nation.
Four Myths the Trump Team Promoted About Andrew Johnson
Vice President Mike Pence and Trump’s lawyers have resurrected distortions long since buried by the last two generations of historians.
Humans Are Hardwired to Dismiss Facts That Don’t Fit Their Worldview
“Motivated reasoning” is what social scientists call the process of deciding what evidence to accept based on the conclusion one prefers.
UK’s Health Chief Slams Gwyneth Paltrow’s Lifestyle Brand
The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.”
Online Ads Still Vulnerable to Manipulation in US Election
Politicians are expected to spend more than $1 billion to pelt voters with millions of these cheap online ads, which can be tailored to a voter's most personal details.
Tokyo Olympic Organizers Try to Dampen Cancellation Rumors
Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumors that this year's 2020 Games might be canceled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.
Delaney, Longest-Running Democratic Candidate, Ends 2020 Bid
John Delaney is ending his campaign after pouring millions of his own money into an effort that failed to resonate with voters.
Novel Coronavirus — The Latest Pandemic Scare
Story at-a-glance – As of January 27, 2020, China reported 2,835 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus-infected pneumonia (NCIP), including 76 deaths. The first case was reported in December 2019. Since then, cases have also been reported in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea and France Clinical manifestations of NCIP are […] The post Novel Coronavirus — The Latest Pandemic Scare appeared first on Health Nut News.
How Sugar Changes Your Brain Chemistry
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Story at-a-glance – Excessive sugar consumption underpins the obesity epidemic by eliciting addiction-like cravings reminiscent of other drugs of abuse Research looking at the brains of pigs given access to sugar water for one hour per day for 12 days showed sugar reduced the availability of opioid and dopamine receptors, […] The post How Sugar Changes Your Brain Chemistry appeared first on Health Nut News.
Virginia Democrats Pass New Gun-control Bills in Order to “Save Lives”
[image: virginia-democrats-pass-new-gun-control-bills-in-order-to-save-lives] Virginia’s House of Delegates passed seven bills infringing on the rights of lawful gun owners in Old Dominion on Thursday, all in the name of reducing gun violence.
"Tales From the Crypt"
*"Tales From the Crypt"* by Jim Kunstler "What a fatal mistake, allowing Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) to make himself the face of the Democratic Party. They would have been better off with another scion of Hollywood: the Phantom of the Opera. This grubby seditionist has marched the party into a wilderness of deceit and knavery that taints them all, and when this grotesque impeachment episode is over, a new chapter of consequences will open that should leave the party for dead. It’s hard to think of a more loathsome figure in US political history than Adam Schiff. General James Wilkinson... more »
"Second-Order Effects: The Unexpectedly Slippery Path to Dow 10,000"
*"Second-Order Effects: * *The Unexpectedly Slippery Path to Dow 10,000"* by Charles Hugh-Smith "A recent Barrons cover celebrating the euphoric inevitability of Dow 30,000 captured the mainstream zeitgeist perfectly: Corporate America is firing on all cylinders, the Federal Reserve’s god-like powers will push stocks higher regardless of any other reality, blah blah blah. While the financial media looked elsewhere for its amusement, the coronavirus epidemic in China just poured fentanyl in the Dow 30,000 punchbowl. The mainstream continues to guzzle down the punch, oblivious to the... more »
Brexit? What Brexit? Anti-Climax as Britain leaves EU
Brexit day has arrived, but the real Brexit experiment is only just beginning... More The post Brexit? What Brexit? Anti-Climax as Britain leaves EU appeared first on The Duran.
Maryland — Where Black Lives Meet Blue
In August 2014, teenage thug Michael Brown was shot dead by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. For the usual suspects, Brown’s appalling antecedents were not the issue, neither was the reasonableness or otherwise of his summary execution, all that mattered was that Brown was black and Wilson was white. Two days later, a […] More The post Maryland — Where Black Lives Meet Blue appeared first on The Duran.
MINISTRY OF TRUTH: Elizabeth Warren Wants
to Criminalize Online Speech Under the Banner of “Disinformation” Just to show the true hypocrisy of dumocrats….Then shouldn’t Liawatha be the first arrested, since all she does is spread disinformation? I have Native American ancestory, et al. From Big League Politics: Excerpts: She cited the 2016 election, when disinformation campaigns allegedly took place on social media, as the main reason behind revealing this plan. “Disinformation and online foreign interference erode our democracy, and Donald Trump has invited both,” Warren tweeted on Wednesday. “Anyone who seeks to challen... more »
Our Message at Davos: Water & Sanitation Are a Critical Line of Defence Against Climate Change
Global Issues News Headlines - 14 hours ago
LONDON, Jan 31 (IPS) - Tim Wainwright is Chief Executive of WaterAid UK.There was only one topic on everyone's lips at Davos this year – climate change. The headlines focused on the cold war between Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump, but there was much greater consensus among those gathered for the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Read the full story, “Our Message at Davos: Water & Sanitation Are a Critical Line of Defence Against Climate Change”, on globalissues.org →
Coronavirus Spread Now a Global Emergency Declares World Health Organization
Global Issues News Headlines - 14 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 31 (IPS) - The rise in new coronavirus cases outside China, now constitutes a global health emergency, the World Health Organization's Emergency Committee declared on Thursday, calling on all countries to take urgent measures to contain the respiratory disease. Read the full story, “Coronavirus Spread Now a Global Emergency Declares World Health Organization”, on globalissues.org →
Siberia – Snowfall 180-230 percent of normal
In the northern and central regions of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the height of snowdrifts in places exceeds 100 cm, and the actual amount of precipitation is 180-230 percent of the norm. At the same time, the deviation of the average monthly temperature in January for these places has a positive anomaly of 7–9 degrees. In ... Read more Siberia – Snowfall 180-230 percent of normal The post Siberia – Snowfall 180-230 percent of normal appeared first on Ice Age Now.
This 1996 Taiwan Crisis Shows Why China Wants Aircraft Carriers so Badly
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC12A893D490&share=true] Beijing says never again. *Key point:* Beijing tried to intimidate Taipei during its first elections but Washington sent a bunch of carriers to put a stop to that. This embarrassment has driven Chinese carrier development ever since. More than twenty years ago, a military confrontation in East Asia pushed the United States and China uncomfortably close to conflict. Largely unknown in America, the event made a lasting impression on China, espec... more »
How the Air Force Deters (And Could Fight) North Korea
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000192893&share=true] An important role. *Key point:* Washington knows it would beat Pyongyang in an air war. The important thing is for the military to deter North Korea enough so that such a conflict never needs to be fought. In any conflict in the skies over North Korea, the U.S. Air Force will likely follow a familiar pattern. First, it will need to sweep the skies of enemy fighters—not a difficult prospect considering the decrepit state of the North Korean a... more »
Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America
*Jason Hopkins* *Security, Americas* [image: A woman wearing a face mask enters a supermarket, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the new coronavirus, in Beijing, China January 31, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins] The transmission happened in Illinois. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday the first person-to-person spread of a new coronavirus in the U.S., but health officials believe the general public is at low risk. A CDC spokesperson made the announcement in a conference call with reporters, marking the latest development of a worldwide vi... more »
Carter Page is Suing the DNC For the Steele Dossier
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, Americas* [image: One-time advisor of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump Carter Page addresses the audience during a presentation in Moscow, Russia, December 12, 2016. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin] How much responsibility should they have? - *Carter Page has taken his first legal action in the wake of a Justice Department inspector general’s report on FBI abuse of the FISA process.* - *The former Trump campaign aide sued the DNC and its law firm Thursday over their role in commissioning and disseminating the Steele dossier. * - *The DNC, thro... more »
Do You Think Congress Needs More Working Class Members? Or Should It Just Be A Playground For The Wealthy?
At the end of the week, a non-political source, *Teen Vogue*, featured Nabilah Islam's proposal on behalf of working class candidates. It's something we discussed with Nabilah earlier as part of the Blue America endorsement process. A dedicated advocate for Medicare-for-All, his advocacy for health care for candidates is related but different. The idea is to help elect more working class candidates who, in turn, will advocate more working family-friendly policies. That's not going to happen if only relatively wealthy people can run for Congress. Her idea is pretty simple: allow can... more »
THE RATIONAL ANIMAL'S LONGINGS: New film said to have "man problem"...
*FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2020...as logical problems arise:* How good a film in the new Little Women? Presumably, opinions differ. But even before the film was released on Christmas Day, we were told it was facing a problem. The report appeared in Vanity Fair, with Anthony Breznican doing the honors. The "public screenings" to which he refers seem to have been industry screenings. Headline included: BREZNICAN (12/17/19): *Little Women Has a Little Man Problem* The first public screenings of Little Women were filled to capacity, but the distributors and awards-season strategists behi... more »
Health researchers under attack by anti-meat holy warriors
Climatology has become one of the most typical examples of a politicized discipline in which the legitimate researchers have been largely bullied and/or replaced by hardcore activists who want to impose an ideologically motivated pseudoscientific misconception that "there is a problem with the climate" on everybody, including the most revered scientists, and prevent everybody from saying anything else about the climate. Everyone who hasn't mentally lived in another galaxy realizes that most statements in this discipline are untrustworthy and likely to be corrupt in 2020. Generous Cz... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 31
1941 PM Gaylani stepped down fearing civil war due to his reaching out to Axis that had split govt and angered British 1941 UK Foreign Office decided to give money to Regent to help him return to power (Musings On Iraq book review of *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review of *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) 1983 Iran officially rejected ceasefire talks by Iraq Khomeini was open to talks but Rafsanjani and Khamenei rejected offer 1987 Iran Op Karbala 5 made last attack upon Iraqi def... more »
Coronavirus Death Toll Rises Above 200; Experts Expect It to Spread
Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Opening Plenary of the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos (World Economic Forum/Boris Baldinger/https://tinyurl.com/wtr3on4/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/) *Coronavirus Death Toll Rises Above 200; Experts Expect It to Spread* The coronavirus, a virus that originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has killed more than 200 people and infected thousands more—mostly in China—over the past few weeks. Cases have been reported in South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, among other countries. The ... more »
The Report: Impeachment, Day Nine
On the ninth day of the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump, the Senate continued the question-and-answer period of the trial. This was the last opportunity for Senators to ask questions of both the House managers and the president’s defense team. It was another long day of arguments over facts, law and the constitution. And we know that it’s nearly impossible for most to spend roughly 10 hours watching this impeachment trial. So *Lawfare *and Goat Rodeo bring you the final day of Q&A in the impeachment trial of President Trump in one hour and 40 minutes. Topics: ... more »
Trump Promises to Stop Deportation of Assyrians in Michigan
Assyrian International News Agency - 14 hours ago
( Shealah Craighead)President Trump heard on a flight to Michigan for a speech Thursday about the resurgent auto industry that his administration is deporting hundreds of the state's Iraqi Christians who face persecution abroad -- many of whom voted for him in his narrow victory there in 2016.
The Price of Putting a Price on Nature
"I’ll state it simply. Nature never has been and never will be ours to own and measure, and as long as we continue do so, it is us who will pay a steep price." The post The Price of Putting a Price on Nature appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green.
Day Ten – Senate Impeachment Trial, Debate and Closing Arguments – 1:00pm ET 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; and a Senate debate/vote … Continue reading →
Live: Final vote on Donald Trump's impeachment trial expected
Democrats' hopes of calling new witnesses appear dim as Republicans signal they will push for a final vote in the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump.
Will Bridget McKenzie's ministerial career survive the $100 million sports grants scandal?
Bridget McKenzie's ministerial career hangs in the balance after the Prime Minister asked for her conduct to be reviewed — but there is growing sentiment the Senator might retain her frontbench role despite her management of the sports grants program.
Bolsonaro Undergoes Vasectomy Procedure
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro, 64, underwent a vasectomy early Thursday night, January 30th, a medical procedure to sterilize men who no longer wish to have biological children. The surgery was performed at the Armed Forces Hospital (HFA). This is the second time the president has undergone this procedure. He spent the […] The post Bolsonaro Undergoes Vasectomy Procedure appeared first on The Rio Times.
People Keep Starving to Death in Tory Britain
Errol Graham was just four and a half stone when his emaciated body was found by bailiffs. The 57 year old had starved to death in a flat with no electricity or gas supply. The only food in his cupboards were two tins of fish, four years out of date. His benefits had been stopped by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) only months before. As a vulnerable claimant with a long history of severe mental illness, he should have been protected. Instead, he was left to die.
Oregon marijuana firm Cura hit with record fine as sale closing nears
Cura Cannabis, one of Oregon’s largest marijuana companies, agreed to pay a record $110,000 penalty to the state. The company paid the fine to settle charges that it falsely claimed its Select brand of vaping products contained 100% marijuana when they also contained additives. The settlement also paves the way for the company’s pending sale […] Oregon marijuana firm Cura hit with record fine as sale closing nears is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dead on Arrival: Dissecting Trump’s Vision for the Future of Palestine
What used to be an idea expressed by only the most extreme right-wing Zionists, namely ridding Israel of its Palestinian citizens, is now part of a “peace” plan and has been given the rubber stamp of the United States government, writes Miko Peled. The post Dead on Arrival: Dissecting Trump’s Vision for the Future of Palestine appeared first on MintPress News.
Is there a risk from radiation in the oil industry?
*EDITED TO ADD: The article discussed below appears to be extremely misleading, to judge by comments left by well-informed readers (see below). In particular, my thanks to commenter Henry for this link to an analysis debunking Rolling Stone's claims. It's a bit technical, but does a pretty good job, IMHO.* Rolling Stone has published an extended article alleging that the brine discharged from many oil drilling operations is highly radioactive, and poses a severe health hazard. Oil fields across the country — from the Bakken in North Dakota to the Permian in Texas — have been f... more »
Impeachment Collapses; A Battle Is Won, Now Go Like Hell With LaRouche’s American System
[image: President Trump at a massive campaign rally in Iowa, January 30, 2020.] *Barbara Boyd, both Author and Treasurer for LaRouchePAC, prepared the following remarks for LaRouchePAC’s “Fireside Chat” webcast activists’ dialogue on Jan. 30 evening.* Lyndon LaRouche once said that since 1763, at the end of the French and Indian Wars, when George Washington realized his sole enemy was the British, all of world history has been a battle between the American System of physical political economy and the British system of rentier finance, the oligarchical system now embodied in Wall St... more »
No Charges for Cop Caught on Video Choking Innocent Black Dad Holding a Baby, Calling Him ‘Boy’
[image: deputy]An innocent father who was holding his 9-month-old baby was racially insulted and then attacked by a deputy who was ruled justified in his actions.
I might be over-Bibled
This morning I was looking at week 3 of Women of the Word study of *Romans; Good News that changes everything* by Melissa Spoelstra, Abingdon Women, 2019. It comes with a DVD with teaching and discussion led by Spoelstra. That group meets on Saturday morning. There are 4 different times during the week this is offered, but I do Saturday 9:15 even though I'm retired because generally there is a core group. And I like the leader, Mary Jo. On Sunday I'm in the adult Sunday School class at 10:15 at Lytham and we're studying the book of Hebrews using the book* Hebrews* by Richard E. ... more »
Iowa caucuses: It's not just candidates who face uncertainty – it's their campaign workers, too
Barbara A. Trish, Professor of Political Science, Grinnell College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
What will happen to campaign workers after the Feb. 3 caucuses? It's a question that's in the cold Iowa air, carrying with it a subtle message about the state of democratic politics.
The Senate has actually tied in an impeachment trial – twice
Gerard Magliocca, Professor of Law, Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
In 1868, during the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson, the Senate tied on two votes. Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase broke both ties.
Report: Upon Becoming President, Bernie Will Issue Dozens of Executive Orders to Negate Congress
[image: report-upon-becoming-president-bernie-will-issue-dozens-of-executive-orders-to-negate-congress] Bernie Sanders promises to immediately issue dozens of executive orders upon taking office because we “cannot accept delays from Congress.”
Amazon Software Engineer Calls for Recall of Ring Devices, Citing Security Breaches
[image: amazon-software-engineer-calls-for-recall-of-ring-devices-citing-security-breaches] An Amazon software engineer is calling for the recall of Ring devices after revelations of repeated security breaches.
Despite Denials, Leaked Border Patrol Memo Proves Iranians Were Profiled
[image: despite-denials-leaked-border-patrol-memo-proves-iranians-were-profiled] A leaked CPB memo reveals that agents were instructed to detain and question people coming across the border who appear Iranian.
Israel tests new rocket propulsion system
Israel has successfully tested a rocket propulsion system for the second time in two months, the country’s Defence Ministry confirmed on Friday, adding that the test took place at a military base in central Israel. READ ALSO: Israel unveils laser based missile interception system to replace Iron Dome “The test was conducted at a military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pentagon raises total of US soldiers injured from Iran attack to 64
The Pentagon has yet again raised the figure of soldiers wounded in Iran’s retaliatory missile attack in Iraq earlier this month to 64, saying they have suffered “traumatic brain injuries”. RELATED: Several unknown rockets hit Iraqi base that houses US forces Pentagon chief Mark Esper and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian warship travels to Cyprus despite US sanctions
The Black Sea Fleet missile frigate Admiral Essen has called at the Cypriot port of Limassol, the Fleet’s press office reported on Thursday. READ ALSO: Greek fighter jet locks in on Turkish warships near Cyprus – photos “As part of its business call, the ship will replenish supplies while the crew will make excursion tours […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadists struggle to hold ground as Syrian troops score new advance in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their push in the southwestern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate on Friday as they scored a new advance near the Rashiddeen 5 sector. READ ALSO: Syrian Army storms key sector inside southwest Aleppo Led by the 4th Armored Division and Division 30 of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army captures town near Turkish military post
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has captured another town in the Idlib countryside after advancing further west of Ma’arat Al-Nu’man. READ ALSO: Syrian Army captures several areas in Idlib in past 48 hours Led by the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces), the Syrian Arab Army captured the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
First scenes from strategic town captured by Syrian military in southern Aleppo: video
BEIRUT, LEBANN (1:30 P.M.) – The Syrian military captured the strategic town of Khan Touman in southern Aleppo this week after a fierce battle against the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS). READ ALSO: Syrian military attempts o capture town in southern Aleppo Led by the 30th Division of the Republican Guard, the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 31, 2020
An F/A-18F Super Hornet, left, and an E/A-18G Growler on one of the Ford's aircraft elevators before being lifted from the hangar bay to the flight deck, January 21, 2020. US Navy/Mass Comm Specialist Seaman Jesus O. Aguia *Business Insider:* *The Navy's top civilian official says the aircraft carrier Ford's weapons elevator 'disaster' is back 'on track'* * The US Navy's newest carrier has been in the Atlantic conducting Aircraft Compatibility Testing since January 16. * At sea, the crew has been getting more practice with some of the carrier's most important equipment: the aircraf... more »
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