Tuesday, December 01, 2020

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Assassination of nuclear scientist won’t stop Iran from ‘going nuclear’: EU official
[image: Assassination of nuclear scientist won’t stop Iran from ‘going nuclear’: EU official] The recent assassination of Iranian physicist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh is a criminal act and will not stop Tehran from “going nuclear,” EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Tuesday. Last week, Fakhrizadeh, the head of the Iranian Defense Ministry’s innovation center, was killed in an attack near the northern Iranian town of Absard. Tehran said there were signs of Israel’s involvement in the assassination. “This [killing of Fakhrizadeh] was a crimi...
( Is there not a far better case to be made that the nations which have and are developing weapons of mass murder will not miss a chance to drive those which honestly strive to eliminate nuclear arms to do so also - as there is no recognition of their position in this dishonest world . North Korea would be an excellent example of how this works.)
Turkish forces launch relentless attacks in northern Syria as they expand their assault
[image: Turkish forces launch relentless attacks in northern Syria as they expand their assault] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 P.M.) – The Turkish Armed Forces continued their military campaign in northern Syria on Tuesday, as their troops hammered the positions of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Al-Raqqa and Aleppo governorates. According to a report from the field, the Turkish Armed Forces expanded their attack on Tuesday from the ‘Ain ‘Issa area of Al-Raqqa, to the town of Manbij in northeastern Aleppo. With both Manbij and ‘Ain ‘Issa under attack, several residents of these ...
Olympic Rings Return to Tokyo Bay after Maintenance
The Olympic rings monument returned to Tokyo Bay on Tuesday after being temporarily removed for safety and maintenance checks in August.
Australian Telescope Creates ‘Atlas of the Universe’ in Record Speed
Australian scientists have created an atlas of the universe in record time using a powerful new telescope, authorities reported on Tuesday.
New Zealand PM Raises Concern with Beijing over Doctored Image Tweet
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday her government has raised concerns directly with Beijing about a senior Chinese official’s tweet of a doctored image criticizing Australia.
Lasers Could Become the Ultimate Counter to Naval Mines
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Having this technology operational, it seems, offers a few new strategic nuances. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *First and foremost, detecting mines more quickly and at further ranges, of course, makes the LCS much more survivable. It will be able to pursue attack, anti-submarine and reconnaissance missions with a much lower risk of mine-attack. Furthermore, identifying the location of mines at greater distances brings the added advantage of enabling lower-risk small boat missions to approach target areas for shore missions, surface attack or reco...
Was the Bombing of Dresden a War Crime?
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] “Dresden was a mass of munitions works, an intact government centre, and a key transportation point to the East. It is now none of these things.” It was February 1945, and the Bombing of Dresden had yet to commence. At this point in the war, the citizens of the capital of the German state of Saxony were beginning to think that they were living a charmed life. After all, they knew that every other major German city except theirs had been flattened by countless Allied air raids since 1940. And yet here they wer...
Armageddon: Why Tactical Nuclear Weapons Are a Very Bad Idea
David Axe, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * "Small" nukes assume it is possible to cross the nuclear threshold without causing further escalation, but that is likely not the case."Small" nukes assume it is possible to cross the nuclear threshold without causing further escalation, but that is likely not the case. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Trump in 2017 laid out a plan for new and modernized nuclear weapons, including less-powerful nukes that some hardliners believe could make limited atomic wars feasible and survivable on a planetary level, but Democrats disagree. The Democratic lawmaker...
¡Estamos sometidos!
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
01-Dec-2020 "Causa dolor ver a los productores agropecuarios implorar al gobierno que detenga las importaciones y genere verdaderas políticas de fomento para sus empresas"
Compañía del Cobre chilena notifica intención de arbitraje a Ecuador
bilaterals.org - 5 hours ago
01-Dec-2020 La Corporación Nacional del Cobre chilena (Codelco) ha notificado a Ecuador su intención de acudir a arbitraje si no se cumplen los acuerdos por parte de la Empresa Nacional Minera de Ecuador, Enami EP, relacionados con el proyecto minero Llurimagua.
Minnesota adds two medical cannabis qualifying conditions
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Minnesota regulators are adding two conditions that qualify patients to receive recommendations for medical marijuana, making a total of 17 conditions, which should help boost the bottomline for cannabis businesses in the state. Minnesota adds two medical cannabis qualifying conditions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Your Brain’s Built-In Biases Insulate Your Beliefs from Contradictory Facts
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
Several well-known mechanisms in human psychology enable people to continue to hold tight to beliefs even in the face of contradictory information.
Addicted: America’s Opioid Crisis
WTStaff, Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - The Covid crisis means a major increase in the usage of addictive drugs.
Dominion-Trained IT Contractor Blows Up Michigan Hearing
Ragnar, 'Nox & Friends - 6 hours ago
‘They Were Re-Scanning, Counting Ballots 8 to 10 Times’ (VIDEO) From the Gateway Pundit: Excerpts: The Michigan Senate Oversight Committee on Tuesday held a hearing in Lansing on election fraud and irregularities. A Dominion-trained IT contractor named Melissa Carone absolutely blew up the Michigan hearing on Tuesday. Melissa Carone dropped many truth bombs, blew the whistle on Dominion workers and revealed ballots were being tabulated in the Department of Elections which is completely illegal. Ms. Carone stunned the Michigan state lawmakers when she revealed there were tabulation m...
Why the Fed Needs Public Banks
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
ScheerPost – by Ellen Brown The Fed’s policy tools – interest rate manipulation, quantitative easing, and “Special Purpose Vehicles” – have all failed to revive... The post Why the Fed Needs Public Banks appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
We need to stop feeding the Beast!
Katie, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
Alexis Bugnolo November 30, 2020 The post We need to stop feeding the Beast! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Vaccines on the market—when FDA says so
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 6 hours ago
Operation warp speed, which worked well cutting years of red tape off development of new drugs, apparently didn't include FDA approval and distribution. Private industry moves in real time, with urgency, and government agencies work in swamp time. The vaccine is being slow walked and I and millions of others have this figured out. FDA chief Hahn summoned as White House complains about timing of vaccine approval – MarketWatch Pfizer applies for emergency FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine (nypost.com) Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Goes to FDA | Time Some drugs get to market without FDA...
WE GOT IT! — Col. Waldron Confirms US Has a Copy of the Election Night Data ‘Traffic and Packets’ Sent Overseas to Frankfurt!
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Joe Hoft The US has a copy of the traffic and the packets of information that were sent to Germany on... The post WE GOT IT! — Col. Waldron Confirms US Has a Copy of the Election Night Data ‘Traffic and Packets’ Sent Overseas to Frankfurt! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
AG Bill Barr Appointed John Durham as Special Counsel October 19th – Did Not Tell Anyone, Did Not Inform Public…
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
It looks possible AG Bill Barr is trying to pull a sneaky fast-one against President Trump and the American people. Because what Barr is claiming to do, he really isn’t doing. According to a stunning article by Associated Press, AG … Continue reading → The post AG Bill Barr Appointed John Durham as Special Counsel October 19th – Did Not Tell Anyone, Did Not Inform Public… appeared first on The Last Refuge.
In Closing Argument For Julian Assange’s Extradition, Prosecutors Cast WikiLeaks As Criminal Enterprise
Kevin Gosztola, Shadowproof - 7 hours ago
In the closing argument for Julian Assange's extradition trial, prosecutors cast WikiLeaks as an ideologically motivated entity in the "business of encouraging individuals to hack into computers." The post In Closing Argument For Julian Assange’s Extradition, Prosecutors Cast WikiLeaks As Criminal Enterprise appeared first on Shadowproof.
Greedy, corrupt, histrionic, fraudulent, conniving liars.
noreply@blogger.com (deBeauxOs), DAMMIT JANET! - 7 hours ago
That is the Ford Family, of course whose members claim to be _The Kennedys of Canada_ but are actually and truly Ontario's Trumps. Here's a chart from CTV to help sort out all the players, including some of the more public faces. Fernhill and I have written quite a bit about these crassly venal circus clowns at DJ! Teams of journalists have not only investigated the Fords' dubious activities but published such accounts widely. A mind-boggling range of media and publications have covered this clan of faux-riche Etobicoke white trash in the last decades, from Frank Magazine to ...
Are Higher-Paying Jobs Worse than Lower-Paying Jobs?
David Henderson, Econlib - 7 hours ago
Lisa: Where does a man get inspiration to write a song like that? Jeff: He gets it from the landlady once a month. The above answer from Jeff (Jimmy Stewart) to Lisa (Grace Kelly) in Rear Window, which I rewatched on Thanksgiving weekend, is one of my favorite lines from a great movie. I […] The post Are Higher-Paying Jobs Worse than Lower-Paying Jobs? appeared first on Econlib.
Can Vinegar on a Slice of Bread Remove Odors from a Garage?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
This household cleaning trick assumes you don't mind the smell of vinegar.
Tropical Cyclone "Burevi" to make landfall over northern Sri Lanka on December 2
Tropical Cyclone "Burevi" formed on December 1, 2020, in the Bay of Bengal as the 5th named storm of the 2020 North Indian Ocean cyclone season. The cyclone is forecast to continue intensifying before it makes landfall in northern Sri Lanka on December 2...... Read more »
Leaked Documents Reveal China Underreported Coronavirus Numbers
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Health, Americas* China has forcefully denied allegations brewed in the United States and other governments that it intentionally misled the public information regarding the coronavirus crisis, with the country saying it was a “victim” of false information surrounding the scope of the pandemic. Leaked internal documents uncover that China mismanaged the early stages of the coronavirus crisis, as the country underreported cases amid the infectious spread of the virus beyond its borders. The documents were obtained by CNN through a whistleblower who reportedly w...
How China and America Almost Started a Nuclear War Over Taiwan
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Another forgotten tale of the Cold War. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Whether President Eisenhower’s nuclear brinkmanship helped end hostilities is much debated. In 1955, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army embarked on a bloody amphibious landing to capture a fortified Nationalist island, only about twice the size of a typical golf course. Not only did the battle exhibit China’s growing naval capabilities, it was a pivotal moment in a chain of events that led Eisenhower to threaten a nuclear attack on China—and led Congress to pledge itself...
The Coronavirus Can Invade Your Brain Via Nose
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* Once in the organ, the virus can take over brain cells in order to make copies of itself. The contagion also appears to deprive nearby cells of oxygen, causing them to wither and die. The coronavirus has been shown to have the ability to reach the human brain after being inhaled through a person’s nose, according to a new study out of Germany. The researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin were able to analyze post-mortem tissue samples from thirty-three coronavirus-positive patients, and what they eventually found was that SARS-C...
Why Biden Should Focus on Rebuilding Relationships Across North and South America
Patrick Duddy, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Patrick Duddy* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2HEK94JZSM&share=true] Washington’s Western Hemisphere policy is overdue for a course correction. The incoming Joe Biden administration should make rebuilding the U.S. relationship with the rest of the Western Hemisphere an early priority. The region is too important to the United States to ignore or relegate to a secondary status as so often has happened in the past. The new team will find Latin America and U.S. relations with the region very different from fo...
Checks Coming Soon? $908 Billion Coronavirus Stimulus Package Unveiled
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* The $908 billion stimulus proposal is the most recent effort from lawmakers to reportedly draft a coronavirus-related spending measure since talks between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hit a brick wall ahead of the presidential election. A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a coronavirus stimulus package Tuesday, as failed talks between congressional leaders and top White House aides have put negotiations at a partisan deadlock over authorizing federal spending to aid the strained economy. The $90...
Sinclair Set to Bring Regional Sports Channels to Streaming
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* It used to be inconceivable both for a sports channel to sell its naming rights or to get into business with a company connected with gambling. But norms have changed of late in sports and the presentation thereof. When Disney bought the assets of 20th Century Fox in a deal that closed in the spring of 2019, one of the points of contention was what would become of the Fox Sports Net regional channels. Disney already owns ESPN, so the government required them to sell off the group that owned the regional sports channels. Most of the network...
Bomber Jets vs. Fighter Jets: Who Won This Cold War Battle?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* The Cold War saw radical, violent shifts in the balance between fighters and bombers. *Here's What You Need to Know*: A single F-15E Strike Eagle can carry a load as heavy as forty-six Gotha IV bombers, larger than any one of the raids that the terrified London in the First World War. As the Cold War opened, fighters and bombers both underwent a transformation. For instance, Jet engines and the airframes that could handle them transformed both kinds of aircraft. Just as important, the development of nuclear weapons radically increased the le...
Petition Urges Joe Biden to Avoid Appointments from Big Tech
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* Biden, throughout much of his public life, has not taken nearly the adversarial approach towards Silicon Valley that Trump has, nor has he gotten himself into public feuds with any tech CEOs. But that may not be a good thing. After four years in which the administration of President Donald Trump has frequently battled with major tech companies, many observers are eying what approach the incoming Biden-Harris administration will take towards Big Tech. Biden, throughout much of his public life, has not taken nearly the adversarial approach ...
Study: Well-Being of Americans Takes Big Hit Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* Nearly half of the global respondents contended that the current economic environment would have a negative impact on their financial situation and planning—and only about 25 percent believed that they will be able to maintain their current standard of living. Americans—more than any other nationality—say they are worse off because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent survey by Cigna International Markets. The report, which is part of Cigna’s COVID-19 Global Impact Study, found that Americans reported an across-the-bo...
Has Joe Biden Had 2 Brain Aneurisms?
Madison Dapcevich, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
Alleged health concerns in late 2020 prompted the question: Is Biden too old to be president?
Bolter, Waveoff And Final Trap Landing On USS Truman In New, Intense C-2A Greyhound Cockpit Video
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 6 hours ago
Split screen footage shows Navy C-2A Greyhound performing bolter, waveoff and trap landing on USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf. A couple of weeks ago we published a video showing the [...] The post Bolter, Waveoff And Final Trap Landing On USS Truman In New, Intense C-2A Greyhound Cockpit Video appeared first on The Aviationist.
Trump’s Final Days: Who Stood Up to Him?We always knew Trump...
Robert Reich - 7 hours ago
*Trump’s Final Days: Who Stood Up to Him?* We always knew Trump would contest the election results. He’s spreading wilder and wilder conspiracy theories about non-existent voter fraud. Of course, these claims haven’t held up in court because there’s zero evidence. But the integrity of thousands of people responsible for maintaining American democracy is being tested as never before. Tragically, most Senate and House Republicans are failing the test by refusing to stand up to Trump. Their cowardice is a devastating betrayal of public trust, and will have lasting consequences. They...
Elderly Woman Euthanized to Avoid Trauma of Lockdown Loneliness
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 7 hours ago
The post Elderly Woman Euthanized to Avoid Trauma of Lockdown Loneliness appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
HSI by Choice or By Circumstance: Examining R1 Hispanic Serving Institutions
Andrew Martinez, Diverse - 8 hours ago
Representing 18% of the U.S. population, the growth of the Latinx population continues to grow and disperse throughout the nation. According to the Pew Research Center, the growth of the Latinx population accounts for more than half of the total U.S. population growth since 2010, with Texas, California, and Florida experiencing the largest share of the Latinx population growth. Similarly, higher education institutions throughout the nation, and within these specific states, have seen significant increases in Latinx student enrollment.
Nobel Prize Spotlights Sickle Cell’s Disproportionate Impact on African Americans
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
CRISPR is a new technique that involves cutting out a tiny piece of the mutation or defective gene that causes sickle cell disease in the hopes that the corrected gene will then work to make normal hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells) instead of the sickle-shaped hemoglobin that gives the disease its name.
Climate News - December 2020
Alan Moran 1 December 2020 A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Politics COVID 19 The Guardian ranks the EU as a frontrunner in spending on renewables from COVID recovery funding, devoting 30% of its €750bn (£677bn) Next Generation Recovery Fund to green ends. France and Germany have earmarked about €30bn and €50bn respectively of their own additional stimulus for environmental spending. On the other end of the scale, China is faring the worst of the major economies, with on...
We Can’t Vote ‘Em Out
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 9 hours ago
It doesn’t matter when you read this, the assholes will still be in power. I know that because here in America we can’t vote out the assholes. We can trouble them, scare them, annoy them, and sometimes even pressure them into doing some small thing that’s mildly progressive. But we can’t vote out the assholes. Of course, right now, if you’re a Joe Biden supporter, you’re yelling out loud to your laptop or phone, “That’s not true! We just DID! We just did vote out the assholes!” And I’m not arguing that Donald Trump and his motley squad of parasitic shit stains aren’t awful. The ...
Cholestyramine Taken With Daptomycin Prevents Antimicrobial Resistance
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 9 hours ago
Antibiotic resistance is a serious problem. Nature constantly evolves new ways to kill, which means pathogens will develop new methods of resistance to current treatments, but pharmaceutical companies also have little incentive to develop new antibiotics. Instead, they have obstructions when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will require a billion dollars in expenses, 10 years of regulatory approval, and then grandstanding politicians will demand it immediately be generic and cost a dollar. read more
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits Balleny Islands region, Southern Ocean
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit the Balleny Islands region, Southern Ocean at 20:52 UTC on December 1, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 2 km (1.4 miles). This is the second M6+...... Read more »
The U.S. Marines Have A LSD Problem
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 7 hours ago
*Washington Times:** LSD use in the ranks prompts testing at USMC base * The Marine Corps is conducting random drug testing at one base in North Carolina because of reports that personnel there are using the hallucinogenic drug lysergic acid diethylamide, better known as LSD. The 2nd Marine Division in Jacksonville, N.C., has conducted nearly 4,000 random tests for LSD since the start of the summer. Maj. Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the division commander, said the recent rise in LSD use among sailors and Marines on the base has prompted them to change how they test for illegal subst...
Are Claims That Iranian Nuclear Scientist Was Targeted In 'Remote Control' Assassination True?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 7 hours ago
An Stg-44 assault rifle modified for remote aiming and firing by the Free Syrian Army in 2013. U.S. ARMY *CNN:** Intelligence and security experts skeptical of claims that Iranian nuclear scientist was targeted in 'remote control' assassination * (CNN) Days after the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the country's state media painted an elaborate picture of the killing that makes it sound like something straight out of a second-rate spy movie. A bulletproof car. A remote-controlled machine gun. A seemingly self-destructing vehicle. According to Ir...
Dear ADL: there’s no place for “No Place For Hate” in our schools
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 7 hours ago
The Anti-Defamation League wants to train our children to treat all people equally and with respect. They refuse to take their own advice when it comes to Palestinians, preferring instead to silence their calls for justice and turn a blind eye to Israel's human rights abuses. A discriminatory organization that bullies others should not be in our schools.
Wow – James O’Keefe Informs CNN President Jeff Zucker Insider Has Recorded Network Calls and He is Releasing Them…
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
A remarkable operation is revealed today. Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe informs CNN President Jeff Zucker they have been listening-in on CNN operations and strategy planning calls for the past 90-days. O’Keefe plans to start releasing the content of those … Continue reading → The post Wow – James O’Keefe Informs CNN President Jeff Zucker Insider Has Recorded Network Calls and He is Releasing Them… appeared first on The Last Refuge.
10 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Tuesday
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 8 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Ten new case of COVID -19 were announced in Nova Scotia today (Tuesday). All are in the Central Zone. There are now 142 known active cases in the province. No one is currently in hospital with the […]
National Leadership and the Significance of the Breadth and Depth of American Identity
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
As President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris assemble the people, resources and programs that they will bring to the White House in January, they will create tremendous possibilities and opportunities for all Americans. This is true even for those who did not vote for them.
Barr Appoints Special Counsel in Russia Probe Investigation
AP News, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Attorney General William Barr has given extra protection to the prosecutor he appointed to investigate the origins of the Trump-Russia probe, giving him the authority of a special counsel to complete his work without being easily fired.
Maricopa Community Colleges Face Sharp Enrollment Decline Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 8 hours ago
Enrollment in the Maricopa Community Colleges system decreased drastically this fall, continuing a downward trend since 2010 that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, AZ Central reported. Enrollment numbers this fall are at 102,761, as opposed to 120,212 last fall – a 14.5% drop. Glendale Community College has had it the worst in […]
When The FBI Does It, That Means That It’s Not Illegal
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 8 hours ago
Barr appoints John Durham as special counsel to investigate origins of Russia probe; “On May 13, 2019, I directed John Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, to investigate certain intelligence and law-enforcement activities surrounding the 2016 presidential election,” Barr wrote. “Although I had expected Mr. Durham to complete his work by the summer… Continue reading →
The Word From the Trenches – December 1, 2020
Henry Shivley, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – December 1, 2020 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Covid: All Americans ‘will be vaccinated by June’ with two jabs available to some by Christmas
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Yahoo News All Americans will be vaccinated against the coronavirus within six months, and some within weeks, according to Operation Warp Speed’s supply, production and... The post Covid: All Americans ‘will be vaccinated by June’ with two jabs available to some by Christmas appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
“It’s Happening In Front of Our Eyes!”
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Johnny Bigger Nov 29, 2020 The post “It’s Happening In Front of Our Eyes!” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Report: 186,000+ Firearm Background Checks on Black Friday 2020
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins Over 186,000 firearm background checks were performed on Black Friday 2020, making it the fourth-highest one-day total for National Instant... The post Report: 186,000+ Firearm Background Checks on Black Friday 2020 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
My Son With Down Syndrome Is Suffering From Masks, And Doctors Don’t Want To Talk About It
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Lake Expo – by Laura Martin My 18-year-old son, who has Down Syndrome, had a dental procedure done last week. We were supposed to have... The post My Son With Down Syndrome Is Suffering From Masks, And Doctors Don’t Want To Talk About It appeared first on From the Trenches World Report .
Attorney Lin Wood Says President Trump Should Take Action to Correct Controversial Election Results
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft The We The People Convention published a full page ad in the Washington Times on Tuesday calling on President... The post Attorney Lin Wood Says President Trump Should Take Action to Correct Controversial Election Results appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Former Lehigh Student Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Roommate
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 9 hours ago
Former Lehigh University student Yukai Yang admitted Monday to poisoning his roommate’s food and drink with thallium – an odorless and tasteless heavy metal substance formerly used in rat poison, the Associated Press reported. Yang, 24, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Juwan Royal. Under a plea agreement, other charges in two separate cases […]
Dr. Ayanna Howard Named Dean of College of Engineering at Ohio State University, First Woman in Role
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 9 hours ago
Dr. Ayanna Howard will be dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University, effective March 1, 2021. The appointment will make her the first woman to lead the college. Howard will also be a tenured professor in the school’s electrical and computer engineering department. Her appointment awaits Board of Trustees approval. Prior […]
Dr. Carol Fierke Named Provost and Executive Vice President at Brandeis University
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 9 hours ago
Dr. Carol A. Fierke, provost and executive vice president at Texas A&M University since 2017, will be Brandeis University’s next provost, executive vice president and chief academic officer, effective January 1, 2021, according to Brandeis officials. Prior to Texas A&M, Fierke – a biochemist and proponent of women and underrepresented peoples in STEM – held […]
British Elite Army Unit To Spy On & Combat ‘Anti-Vax Militants’: Sunday Times
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
Tyler Durden Tue, 12/01/2020 As anti-lockdown protests continue to rage in London, resulting in the arrests of over 150 this past weekend, The Sunday Times is out with a hugely alarming report that almost has to be seen to be believed given how open and brazen an example it is of the state using every means possible … Continue reading British Elite Army Unit To Spy On & Combat ‘Anti-Vax Militants’: Sunday Times →
IT WILL SHOCK YOU HOW MUCH IT HAPPENED
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 7 hours ago
David Frum tweeted this today: During a talk today, I was asked how Republicans will process their memory of the Trump years. I answered by quoting Don Draper's cynical remark from Mad Men Season 1: "It never happened. It will shock you how much it never happened." https://t.co/c6Lb1DnBY2 — David Frum (@davidfrum) December 1, 2020 Which prompted a response from Driftglass, who tirelessly reminds us that he's called Republicans on their crimes in real time for many years, only to watch those crimes slip down the memory hole: Fun Fact: "It Will Shock You How Much It Never Happened" ...
17 Heroic Last Stands from History
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, World* [image: Wikimedia Commons] They entered the annals of military history where they are celebrated to this day. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Each of these last stands was heroic; in all of them, death was a near-certainty, and in most, it was the result. *The Siege of the Alamo – February 23 – March 6, 1836* This famous battle pitted rebellious Texans, some of whom were Americans, against a Mexican army sent to crush their nascent independence movement. Mexican leader General Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna laid siege to the small miss...
Why Donald Trump Must End the War in Afghanistan
Evan McAllister, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Evan McAllister* *Security, Middle East* “Every single dusty spot of earth I fought the Taliban for is now back in Taliban hands.” When Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, a key component of his platform was a mandate to bring America’s “endless wars” to a conclusion. Following multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine, the many experiences I endured during that time eventually left me with the definitive realization that America needs to end those wars. In fact, it should have brought our troops home many years ago. This desire to see my brothers and...
Why Joe Biden Can’t Unify America
Scott McConnell, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Scott McConnell* *Politics, Americas* As the Democratic party tumbles into the morass of racial and identity politics, Joe Biden will find it almost impossible to unify his own party, let alone America. Donald Trump faced an unfairly hostile press and was burdened with innumerable deficits of his own making, but in comparison with Joe Biden he held one clear advantage at the outset of his term: he had beaten fair and square his ideological rivals in his own party. The GOP establishment retained considerable power in the House and Senate—and Trump couldn’t govern without them. B...
Verizon Settles Fios Lawsuit in New York
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The original deal was meant to ensure that the Fios capability was made available in lower-income areas of the five boroughs. Verizon and New York City, just before Thanksgiving, reached a settlement in a long-running dispute over the installation of Fios in the nation’s largest city. The city had sued in Verizon in 2017, per *The New York Post*, accusing the company of reneging on an agreement reached in 2008, under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, to make Fios available as an option to everyone in New York City. That followed an audit by the ci...
Air Travel Over Thanksgiving Holiday Reaches Pandemic High
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Air travel in the United States has surged to the highest levels since the start of the ten-month-long coronavirus pandemic. Data from the Transportation Security Administration revealed that it screened 1.17 million people on Sunday, when many American] But even then, overall Thanksgiving travel was down from previous years. Air travel in the United States has surged to the highest levels since the start of the ten-month-long coronavirus pandemic. Data from the Transportation Security Administration revealed that it screened ...
North Korea's Military: Too Sick and Too Hungry to Train?
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Public Health, Asia* About half of the soldiers in one unit are sick, missing, or underfed. There’s signs of more trouble for North Korea this winter, as a new report states the country’s First Corps will be greatly diminished when annual training begins this month. According to a new report by Daily NK, which cited a source in Gangwon Province, only about half of the usual personnel are available to take part in the training, which typically runs from December to March. The reason for this is that many of the usual individuals in the First Corps have been fell...
Socialism is a trigger word on social media – but real discussion is going on amid the screaming
Robert Kozinets, Jayne and Hans Hufschmid Chair in Strategic Public Relations and Business Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
An analysis of social media commentary about socialism versus capitalism shows that people are talking past each other, but some are engaging in more nuanced discussions as well.
Marijuana MSO Jushi lists $76M in secured notes on Canadian exchange
Solomon Israel, Marijuana Business Daily - 8 hours ago
Multistate marijuana operator Jushi Holdings listed $76,352,000 worth of secured debentures for trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Marijuana MSO Jushi lists $76M in secured notes on Canadian exchange is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
An Autonomous Zone?
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 9 hours ago
This is for WSF It may be an Idea whose time has come! If you don’t like the petty rules, just declare independence. I realize that I will still have to pay property tax and income tax, but — an Independent Zone at the White Wolf Mine has an appeal. The problem here […] The post An Autonomous Zone? appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Are Vegans and Vegetarians More Likely To Suffer Broken Bones?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Keep in mind, snacking on the conclusions of one study cannot replace a complete diet of nuanced and evolving information.
December's First Open Thread
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 9 hours ago
It's been a funny old year, and there's still a month to go of it. Thanks for your comments and please keep commenting (after the old thread runs its course).
Was Gina Haspel Found Dead in November 2020?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
How can you die in a raid that never happened?
Barr: No Evidence of Fraud That’d Change Election Outcome
AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Barr's comments came despite President Donald Trump's repeated claims that the election was stolen, and his refusal to concede his loss to President-Elect Joe Biden.
LIVE: Michigan State Senate Committee on Oversight Holds Hearing on Election Issues
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 9 hours ago
“LIVE: Michigan State Senate Committee on Oversight Holds Hearing on Election Issues” Link: https://youtu.be/X0-vyw9qbdw
Is Eeyore ‘Hiding’ in Disneyland’s Indiana Jones Adventure Ride?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Lots of "Easter eggs" are scattered inside the ride, but only one of them probably wants to be left alone.
China to Surpass U.S. in Oil Refining
IER, IER - 10 hours ago
China is about to unseat the United States as the world leader in petroleum refining, a position the United States… The post China to Surpass U.S. in Oil Refining appeared first on IER.
Guilty plea in Lancaster home burglary cold case
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 11 hours ago
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 53-year-old Kyle G. Mitchell of Lancaster pleaded guilty before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree, a Class “D” felony. On The post Guilty plea in Lancaster home burglary cold case first appeared on The Buffalo Chronicle.
Suspect indicted for assaulting police and obtaining possession of the officer’s gun during attempted arrest
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 11 hours ago
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 49-year-old Joel P. Anzalone of Buffalo was virtually arraigned this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio on an indictment charging him with the following offenses: One count of The post Suspect indicted for assaulting police and obtaining possession of the officer's gun during attempted arrest first appeared on The Buffalo Chronicle.
Drought-driven hunger threatens 1.5 million people in southern Madagascar
About half the population of southern Madagascar or 1.5 million people is suffering from drought-driven hunger, the UN World Food Program (WFP) reported on November 30, 2020. Three straight years of drought have eradicated harvests and hampered people's access...... Read more »
Egypt, Greece, Cyprus send message to Turkey with joint naval maneuvers
[image: Egypt, Greece, Cyprus send message to Turkey with joint naval maneuvers] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – On Tuesday, the Egyptian army announced the start of the joint Egyptian, Greek and Cypriot naval and air exercises, dubbed “Medusa-10”, which will continue for several days in the Mediterranean theater of operations. According to the Egyptian army statement , this comes within the framework of supporting distinguished relations, enhancing cooperation and exchanging experiences between the Egyptian Armed Forces with friendly countries. The statement said that “the joint Egy...
Social Disease
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 9 hours ago
Facebook’s bots ban thousands of small businesses from advertising at height of retail season
Fuel Shortages In Venezuela
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 9 hours ago
Fuel shortages have become of the main issues in Venezuela. The mainstream media, always on board the regime change bandwagon, is keen to report that "the country with the world's largest oil reserves" has no fuel, but not so much on the causes behind it. Under the weight of punishing US sanctions, state oil company PDVSA has seen production fall dramatically and fuel refining has been especially hit. In our most recent joint production with Tatuy Tv, we look at the causes and consequences of fuel shortages in Venezuela. The post Fuel Shortages In Venezuela appeared first on Popul...
Tocqueville’s Hope
Dan Klein, Econlib - 9 hours ago
After his visit to America in 1831, Alexis de Tocqueville returned to France and published the first volume of Democracy in America in 1835, and the second in 1840. The work is remarkably timely. Here I have selected a few words from the final pages. The work is full of warning, especially toward the end […] The post Tocqueville’s Hope appeared first on Econlib.
High ranking official in Tigray Liberation Front surrenders to Ethiopian Army
[image: High ranking official in Tigray Liberation Front surrenders to Ethiopian Army] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – The Ethiopian government announced on Tuesday that a high-ranking politician linked to the rebellion in the northern Tigray region has surrendered to government forces. In a tweet posted on Tuesday, the government task force of Tigray said: “Keriya Ibrahim, one of the nine leaders of the Central Committee of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, surrendered to the federal forces.” The Tigray People’s Liberation Front is a political party leading the fight against the...
Israeli military chief sends message to Iran after nuclear scientist’s assassination
[image: Israeli military chief sends message to Iran after nuclear scientist’s assassination] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – An news channel reported on Monday that the Israeli Chief-of-Staff, General Aviv Kochavi, had sent a message to Iran, following the assassination of the Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, last Friday. The Hebrew-language Channel 7 reported that Kochavi had confirmed that his country would continue to be fully prepared to confront any manifestation of aggression against his country, in a message of ‘silence’ to Iran. Kochavi visited the northern Isr...
Turkey and Russia sign agreement to establish joint monitoring mission in Karabakh
[image: Turkey and Russia sign agreement to establish joint monitoring mission in Karabakh] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday that Ankara and Moscow have signed a document regarding the establishment of a joint monitoring center in Karabakh. The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that “technical talks between Russia and Turkey regarding the establishment and operation of a ceasefire monitoring center in Karabakh have been completed, and an agreement has been signed.” The ministry added that Russia and Turkey are now preparing to...
Two European countries add Hezbollah to terrorist list
[image: Two European countries add Hezbollah to terrorist list] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:10 P.M.) – On Monday, two new European Union countries included Lebanon’s Hezbollah on the list of terrorist organizations, adding both their political and military wings to the banned groups. Times of Israel reported that the government in both Latvia and Slovenia decided to declare Hezbollah as a terrorist organization with its political and military wing. In the same context, the United States welcomed the decision taken by the governments of these countries regarding Hezbollah, which Washington c...
Azerbaijani President mockingly says France should give Marseilles to Armenians
[image: Azerbaijani President mockingly says France should give Marseilles to Armenians] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:50 P.M.) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev proposed to Paris on Monday that the city of Marseille should be granted to the Armenians living in France, and the establishment of a “second state” for them. The Azerbaijani President delivered a speech to his people, in which he said that “countries thousands of kilometers away are now passing laws, and Parliament is discussing this issue. What is the relationship of the French Parliament to our cause? Continue reading Azerbai...