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Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Divenire”
Ludovico Einaudi, “Divenire”, Live at Royal Albert Hall, London https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIprTEhr9lE
On The Continuing, Pervasive Hatred of Short-Sellers
@TeslaCharts @boriquagato @PlugInFUD @AlderLaneeggs
Judge: School Officials and Cops Have No Duty to Protect Students From Shootings
[image: judge-school-officials-and-cops-have-no-duty-to-protect-students-from-shootings] A federal judge has ruled that school officials and police officers have no duty to protect students from violence such as the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.
Tenure won’t protect you against the social justice witch burners
You think you're safe at your university of college if you have tenure? Not if you come out for western civilization and don't believe in creating pools of victims. Rick Mehta, an associate professor of psychology, has been outspoken on a range of contentious issues. He has come under fire for saying multiculturalism is a scam, there's no wage gap between men and women, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission has created a victim narrative. Identity politics are divisive. Duh. All he was suggesting was a discussion. Imagine that--doing what colleges are supposed to do. He had ... more »
Remembering the caravan: 5 essential reads that show the desperation of Central American migrants
Catesby Holmes, Global Affairs Editor, The Conversation US at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
The migrant caravan was one of the biggest international stories of 2018, a roving human drama that laid bare Central America's pain for all the world to see.
US gun violence in 2018: 3 essential reads
Danielle Douez, Associate Editor, Politics + Society at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
Scholars helped put a persistent problem into a larger context with their research.
Update: Tiger Forces to begin offensive against ISIS in east Deir Ezzor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – On Friday, the elite Tiger Forces branch of the Syrian military was given orders to redeploy to eastern Syria, where they will post up along the eastern countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate. According to a military source in Damascus, the reason for the redeployment is due to the growing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey welcomes US withdrawal from Syria
The Republic of Turkey welcomes the US’ decision to withdraw its army from Syria, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Friday. “We welcome the US’ decision to withdraw its army from Syria. Now it is necessary to prevent the creation of vacuum [in the sphere of security] in Syria. The withdrawal of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New video shows Syrian military seizing US-made weapons in Daraa
The Syrian Security Forces have discovered another big warehouse with weapons left behind by terrorist groups in Daraa province in the south of the country. According to a Sputnik reporter, local residents helped authorities in discovering the warehouse. Inside it, the Syrian forces found numerous rifles, mortars, US-made Tao anti-tank missiles, recon drones, satellite communication devices, medical equipment, and various types of ammunition. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army’s elite division heads to east Syria after Trump’s withdrawal announcement
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army’s elite Tiger Forces wing has been ordered to redeploy to eastern Syria this week after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his troop withdrawal from the country. According to a government source, the Tiger Forces were given orders to deploy to the eastern countryside of the Deir […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Top Ten Albums Of Protest Music In 2018
Kevin Gosztola and C.J. Baker compile list of best protest music albums from 2018, including Jean Grae & Quelle Chris, Kamasi Washington, and Xiuhtezcatl The post Top Ten Albums Of Protest Music In 2018 appeared first on Shadowproof.
The Poet: Charles Dickens, “Things That Never Die”
*“Things That Never Die” * "The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth, The impulses to wordless prayer, The streams of love and truth, The longing after something lost, The spirit's longing cry, The striving after better hopes- These things can never die. The timid hand stretched forth to aid A brother in his need; A kindly word in grief's dark hour That proves a friend indeed; The plea for mercy softly breathed, When justice threatens high, The sorrow of a contrite heart- These things shall never die. Let nothing pass, for every hand Must fin... more »
"I'll Never Understand..."
"I'll never understand why some people can't just let others live their lives, you know," Danial said. "You don't have to understand. You don't have to agree. Just leave people alone. When I look at the moon and planets and stars, all that narrow-mindedness and hate seem so petty. The universe is such a big place. One hundred thousand light years just from one end of the Milky Way to the other. One hundred. Thousand. Light years. In the time it's taken for light to travel from one end of our galaxy to the other, thousands of generations have passed. It really makes you realize how s... more »
A military term defines the White House – SNAFU
People who have served in the military have a unique language to define poor management of situations. Borrowing from their vernacular, they might define the modus operandi of the current White House as a SNAFU. The first three letters reference … Continue reading →
Exclusive: Global traders halt new Iran food deals as U.S. sanctions bite – sources
The post Exclusive: Global traders halt new Iran food deals as U.S. sanctions bite – sources appeared first on The Duran.
Russian Federation Sitrep 20 December 2018
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What is the UK getting for their Investment in Wind and Solar Energy?
Solar : Solar Power – There is no central recording of Solar Generation. This figure is an estimated figure which comes from Sheffield University. This value is now included in the total UK demand figure Wind : Wind Power – This is the power from Wind Farms and does not include unmetered wind turbines. The output from … Continue reading "What is the UK getting for their Investment in Wind and Solar Energy?"
"We must make the building of a free society once more an intellectual adventure, a deed of courage." #QotD
*"We must make the building of a free society once more an intellectual adventure, a deed of courage. What we lack is a liberal Utopia, ... a truly liberal radicalism. ... The main lesson which the true liberal must learn from the success of the socialists [and fellow travellers] is that it was their courage to be Utopian ... which is daily making possible what only recently seemed utterly remote."* ~ Friedrich Hayek, from his *Studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics**.* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribu... more »
2019: Donald Trump vs. the Elites?
*Robert Merry* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The year 2019 will be filled with history in the making. Questions abound. Will Trump be crushed by the fervent opposition, helped along by his own limitations of temperament? The controversy and turbulence that follow Donald Trump wherever he goes are likely to be ramped up to an even higher pitch in 2019. The president and the nation are sailing into storm-tossed seas at home and abroad. With his provocative advocacy and novel mix of issues and positions, the New York billionaire created a new fault line of politics—between t... more »
"How It Really Is"
*What fun, huh? And it's only just begun!*
About that emotional support longhorn . . .
In my first post this morning, I mentioned that the owner of Dreadnaught Industries in Texas had registered a longhorn steer as an emotional support animal. The gentleman was kind enough to comment on that post, and sent me more details of Tiny, his highly original ESA. He e-mailed: Pictures of the card, and Tiny's initial reaction TO the card, attached. *(Click the images for a larger view.)* If you ever wandered down here to Brownwood to, say, shoot Abomination (or any of the other machine guns we keep in stock, or perhaps the neat 44 Colt/1860 Colt conversion we just picked ... more »
Did Putin Just Send Two Supersonic Nuclear Bombers to Venezuela?
A December 2018 incident was not the first time Russian Tu-160s had been spotted in Venezuela.
Did Three ‘Muslim Congresswomen’ Refuse to Uphold the Constitution?
A meme claims that three Muslim congresswomen were refusing to uphold the constitution and promising to install Sharia law.
Justice Ginsburg Has Surgery to Remove Cancerous Growths
The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had surgery to remove two malignant growths from her left lung.
Did a Trump Campaign Advisor Demand Sen. John McCain ‘Answer Questions’ — Four Months After His Death?
As usual, the simplest explanation is the correct one.
"Laid-off Sears Workers Fume As Execs Get $25 Million in Bonuses"
*"Laid-off Sears Workers Fume As Execs Get $25 Million in Bonuses"* by Jennifer Calfas "When Sheila Brewer heard Sears got approval to give its executives millions in bonuses, she felt sick to her stomach. The 47-year-old dedicated 17 years of work to Kmart and was laid off in September as Sears Holdings, which owns Kmart along with its namesake brand, prepared to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Without a job for two months, Brewer says she was emotionally and financially devastated, struggling to make ends meet. Last Friday, when a U.S. bankruptcy court approved a plan for the comp... more »
GLOBALIST MEDIA SAYS VACCINE INFO ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA IS FUELLING RESISTANCE TO THEM IN UK, FRANCE AROUND THE WORLD
*GLOBALIST MEDIA TRY TO UNDERSTAND CAUSE OF GROWING RESISTANCE, IDENTIFY VACCINE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET AS NUMBER ONE FACTOR* *https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/21/rightwing-populists-ride-wave-of-mistrust-of-vaccine-science* *FACTUAL INFO ABOUT THE SWINE FLU VACCINE IN 2009 SPREAD ON THE INTERNET* *ARMY AND POLICE ESPECIALLY AWAKE TO THE GLOBALIST ATTEMPTS TO WIPE THEM AND THEIR COUNTRIES OUT USING EPIDEMIC VACCINES AND EMERGENCY LAWS* *STORY HAS GONE GLOBAL BECAUSE THEIR EPIDEMIC VACCINE PLANS ARE GLOBAL* *THEIR REPEATED, PROVEN ATTEMPTS TO MURDER ME FOR GIVING FACTUA... more »
100% Solar
The UK is on its way to 100% solar power, and only has 100% left to go. Live monitoring of the UK electricity National Grid Ontario is generating a whopping 0.2% of their electricity from solar today. Gridwatch | Web … Continue reading →
Trump’s End
Robert Reich - 10 hours ago
This morning I phoned my friend, the former Republican member of Congress.ME: So, what are you... more »
Greenpeace gets coal for Christmas!
Uh-oh, Greenpeace! Santa checked his list, he checked it twice, and you're on the naughty list...not nice! The post Greenpeace gets coal for Christmas! appeared first on CFACT.
America’s Police State Is The Ruling Class’s Defense Against Revolution
When an oppressive government is challenged, it always tries to put down the resistance through police crackdowns and tightened rules. This is what’s happening right now as opposition mounts to neoliberalism and the rule of the world’s plutocratic elites. Occupy Wall Street only stopped because of unnecessary mass arrests and police violence against peaceful protesters, which deterred people from organizing more events. Aggressive police tactics in Ferguson greatly inflamed the 2014 protests. And police used excessive… The post America’s Police State Is The Ruling Class’s Defense ... more »
Lifting of Treasury Sanctions on Deripaska Highlights Role for Congress in Foreign Affairs Decisions
Credit: Matthew Kahn On Dec. 19, the Trump administration notified Congress that in 30 days it would lift sanctions on several companies connected with sanctioned Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska: aluminum giant Rusal and two related entities named EN+ and EuroSibEnergo (ESE). The relief comes after the companies agreed to reduce Deripaska’s ownership in the companies below 50 percent and make other organizational and governance changes to diminish Deripaska’s control. Deripaska’s name is familiar in the context of the Trump-Russia scandals, and the lifting of sanctions on companie... more »
The Mystery Grand Jury Case and Criminal Prosecutions of State-Owned Enterprises
A mysterious judgment in a case with purported ties to the Mueller investigation highlights a topic of growing significance: the criminal prosecution of foreign-state-owned enterprises. The judgment by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in *In re Grand Jury Subpoena* involves the subpoena of an unnamed corporation owned by an unidentified foreign state and engaged in commercial activity. Such entities are often called “state-owned enterprises” (SOEs), which the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) defines as *“*any autonomous public entity i) in... more »
Retooling America: Using the Machine Tool Principle to Rebuild America's Infrastructure
LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - With Guests Richie Freeman and Bill Roberts Video of LaRouchePAC Friday Webcast - With Guests Richie Freeman and Bill Roberts With the recent plant closures by General Motors, emergency action is needed to place these idled plants into receivership and retool them to build components for maglev rail, nuclear power plants, and spacecraft. We are joined today by Richard Freeman, contributing author to Executive Intelligence Review, and Bill Roberts, former Congressional candidate from Detroit MI, to discuss the urgency of applying Lyndon LaRouche's "Econ... more »
Is this a cure for diabetes? Scientists discover insulin-boosting drug ‘cocktail’
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6516407/Is-cure-diabetes-Scientists-discover-insulin-boosting-drug-cocktail.html?ito=social-facebook Advertisements
66% of Cancers Are Caused by DNA Error, Not Environment or Lifestyle, Finds Johns Hopkins Study
https://bigthink.com/philip-perry/more-cancers-occur-by-random-chance-than-for-any-other-reason-study-finds?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1545315066
10 Youngest Doctors in the World
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/10-youngest-doctors-in-the-world.30442/
The plan to cool the earth by spraying antacids in the sky
https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/dimming-the-sun?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1545414290
Reebok’s PureMove bra launch.
https://m.femina.in/fashion/fashion-news/reeboks-puremove-bra-launch-110668.html
5 Simple Diet Tweaks to Help You Lose Belly Fat.
http://anupamghose.com/2018/09/06/5-simple-diet-tweaks-to-help-you-lose-belly-fat/?preview_id=3045
Can Ketogenic Diet Raise Blood Sugar?
http://anupamghose.com/2018/10/27/can-ketogenic-diet-raise-blood-sugar/?preview_id=18181
Major Trial: Partial Breast Radiation Good for Early Breast Cancer
Accelerated partial breast irradiation (PBI), although not 100% equivalent to whole-breast irradiation (WBI) for disease control in patients with early- stage breast cancer, yields outcomes so similar that it may be considered a viable treatment option for many patients, a … Continue reading →
Five-MicroRNA Signature: Predicting Outcomes in HPV-Negative Head and Neck Cancer
The prognosis for human papillomavirus (HPV)-negative head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is generally poorer than for those with HPV-positive disease. Dr. Julia Hess, of the German Research Center for Environmental Health GmbH in Neuherberg, and colleagues sought to find … Continue reading →
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics: Safety Communication – Increased Risk of Ruptures or Tears in the Aorta Blood Vessel in Certain Patients
ISSUE: FDA review found that fluoroquinolone antibiotics can increase the occurrence of rare but serious events of ruptures or tears in the main artery of the body, called the aorta. These tears, called aortic dissections, or ruptures of an aortic … Continue reading →
A REMINDER: CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS AREN'T AFRAID OF TRUMP -- THEY'RE AFRAID OF THEIR OWN VOTERS
Republican cowards are still cowardly: *New York Times* reporter and CNN contributor Maggie Haberman appeared on New Day Friday morning and revealed insight into the current turmoil in Washington D.C. ... Haberman reported that there was waning support for Trump from the right, saying “A number of conservatives who worked on the campaign and supported the president and now say, you know, I regret doing that, and this was a mistake, this administration is, you know, off the rails, and all of these investigations that are coming to a head will be a huge problem.” She adding that the... more »
A Guide to Free Activities in Rio de Janeiro this Holiday Season
By Scarlet Bringuenti Bennett, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL- Rio de Janeiro is known for spectacles such as Carnival, Sugar Loaf mountain and Christ the Redeemer. However, while these are all cost-worthy ventures, there are many free options to take advantage of in Rio this summer, which are just as impressive. Beach Day A […] The post A Guide to Free Activities in Rio de Janeiro this Holiday Season appeared first on The Rio Times.
MACRON PANICS, GLOBALISTS SHOW SIGNS OF PERSONAL FEAR
*In a sign that Globalist banker Emmanuel Macron believes the police will not protect him, he rushed emergency social measures through the lower house of parliament last night in a bid to quell the "Yellow Vests" protests now joined by a familiar figure (see pic)* *h**ttp://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-12/21/c_137690046.ht* *Macron may well be panicking at the realization that the public has also woken up to the need for state issued money to return to prosperity, and be seeking to lull people as the Globalists try to engineer a eurozone and global financial and economic crash... more »
"A Fretful Holiday"
*"A Fretful Holiday"* by James Howard Kunstler "Many threads to tug on at the close of this tumultuous work-week before the supreme holiday of white privilege rolls through, all silver bells and hovering angels. It took hours of rumination and prayer to arrive at a coherent notion about the strange doings in Gen. Mike Flynn’s sentencing hearing, but here goes: Judge Emmet Sullivan sent Gen Flynn to the doghouse for three months to reconsider his guilty plea. The judge may believe that Gen. Flynn needs to contest the charge in open court, where all the Special Prosecutor’s janky evi... more »
FDA maintains ban on CBD in food, but promises further review
(This is an abridged version of a story that appears at Hemp Industry Daily.) While the President’s signature on the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and its derivatives, how those derivatives are used is still under the purview of U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a response released Thursday, the FDA reiterated that CBD and THC […] FDA maintains ban on CBD in food, but promises further review is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
VICTORY! ITALY'S HEALTH MINISTER FIRES ENTIRE COUNTRY'S ENTIRE VACCINE COMMITTEE
*Italy’s health minister and a doctor has sacked every member of the country’s top panel of health advisers Monday, indicating she wanted to allow fact based evidence about the risks of vaccines giving “space to the new."* *https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/04/politically-motivated-italys-m5s-sacks-peak-board-of-health-experts* *https://www.nzz.ch/international/chaotische-impf-politik-in-italien-ld.1441778* *As the opioid crisis in the USA shows, the medical establishment is perfectly happy to get together with big pharma and the media to kill millions of people. For once,... more »
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Lung Surgery To Remove Malignant Cancer Growth…
A spokesperson for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has released a statement outlining recent surgery to remove malignant cancerous growth in her lungs. No indication as to the date of the surgery, it is presumed recent. Apparently the surgeons … Continue reading →
Mattis Resigns After Trump Announces US Troops Pulling Out of Both Syria and Afghanistan
*21WIRE* | Mattis's move is believed to be the first resignation of a Trump Cabinet official who openly left citing reasons of principle.
Canada's health minister pledges to look into regulatory failures endangering patients after journalists investigate
*Regulators have become so politicized and corrupted, they will allow almost anything onto the market, leaving journalists the task of exposing the danger as in Canada now.* *This is not the job of journalists.* *It is not my job as a journalist to spend ten years informing the public about the facts and documents showing the massive risks of the epidemic vaccines like swine flu and Ebola.* *It is the job of the regulators and, if they fail, of parliament to deal with the regulators.* *From CBC* *Canada's health minister says she is "deeply concerned" by problems with medical dev... more »
Two Women Beheaded In Morocco; Denmark Finally Learning Its Lesson on Islamic Immigration
[image: women-beheaded-in-morocco-denmark-finally-learning-its-lesson] Two young Scandinavian women thought traipsing around the wilds of Morocco alone was a good idea. Now they are dead. The Danes apparently believed that mass Islamic immigration will not harm one’s country. Some are changing their minds.
German Government to Re-Educate Kids of “Right-Wing” Parents
[image: german-government-to-re-educate-kids-of-right-wing-parents] In what was seen by many observers as a throwback to evil ideas from Germany's National Socialist (Nazi) days, German authorities helped publish a pamphlet advocating the re-education of children whose parents disagree with the regime's official (and totally insane) ideology.
Mattis Was Just Another Interventionist and Globalist
[image: mattis-was-just-another-interventionist-and-globalist] Despite his image as a staunch conservative, the truth is that General Mattis was just the latest in a long line of politically correct generals that the establishment loves.
Trump Defeats Pelosi in Border-wall Fight; Promises Shutdown if McConnell Fails
[image: trump-defeats-pelosi-in-border-wall-fight-promises-shutdown-if-mcconnell-fails] President Trump is halfway to his goal of more than $5 billion for a border wall to stop illegal immigration, and, perhaps, to giving the Democrats a beating they aren’t going to forget.
How the medical establishment tried to shut down opioid whistleblower and doctor
*Read the story of how the medical establishment tried to shut down Dr. Nav Persaud, one of a group of Canadian academics calling for a criminal investigation into the marketing of opioid drugs, when he started to bring the fact based evidence of the dangers of opioids to their attention in 2010.* *https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/second-opinion180602-1.4687687* *From The Star* *He’s been called a ‘lethal force’ who’s not afraid to take on medical authorities. And it all started with pain weekDr. Nav Persaud has distinguished himself as an advocate for patient safety, social justic... more »
Three Cheers for Holiday Lighting! Let It Glow, Let It Grow, Let It Glow
Environmentalists critical of electrified America must have mixed emotions this time of the year. It may be the season of… The post Three Cheers for Holiday Lighting! Let It Glow, Let It Grow, Let It Glow appeared first on IER.
Argentina aprobó el Tratado de Libre Comercio con Chile: Más poder para las corporaciones menos poder para los pueblos
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
21-Dec-2018 Declaración “Argentina aprobó el Tratado de Libre Comercio con Chile”. La nueva era de los Tratados de Libre Comercio para Argentina
US Syrian Withdrawal- "You can check out anytime you like but you can never leave."
*Link* a bit of a middle eastern feel to that image *'Relax' said the night man,'We are programmed to receive.You can check out any time you like,But you can never leave!'* *How perfect is the Hotel California analogy for Trump's alleged troop withdrawal? * *Is he going to "check out" but "never leave"?* *Carnegie * *"But for now the United States will have to accept that it is creating a far more volatile situation than the one Trump inherited. That will mean new wars and new transformations, which could draw the U.S. back into the region. As Obama learned, you can check out o... more »
HUGE VICTORY! US JUDGE RULES OPIOID EPIDEMIC WHICH HAS KILLED HALF A MILLION AMERICANS IS "MAN MADE PLAGUE" AS DOCTORS, EXECUTIVES GO TO JAIL
*IN NEW MILESTONE, USA LIFTS DE FACTO IMPUNITY FROM BIG PHARMA AND DOCTORS FOR CRIMES* *USA STARTS SENDING LARGE NUMBERS OF DOCTORS TO JAIL FOR THEIR ROLE IN THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC* *FIRST EXECUTIVE CHARGED HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO BRIBING DOCTORS TO OVER PRESCRIBE KILLER DRUG* *PHILANTHROPIST SACKLER FAMILY MEMBERS FACING LAWSUITS AND CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR THEIR ROLE AS OWNERS OF THE COMPANY THAT MARKETED THE OPIOIDS KNOWING THEY WERE ADDICTIVE AND DANGEROUS* *HALF A MILLION AMERICANS KILLED SINCE 2001* *MSO MANY DEATHS OR MURDERS HAVE LOWERED AMERICAN LIFE EXPECTACY IN A WAY SEEN ONLY... more »
The stealth villain behind one of today’s most demonized foods
In the decade between 2006 and 2016, prescriptions in the U.K. for infant formula for babies with cow’s milk allergy rose sixfold, resulting in a sevenfold increase in National Health Service spending on nondairy specialty formulas, yet there’s no evidence that the true prevalence of the condition has increased. So, what’s going on? Why are […] The post The stealth villain behind one of today’s most demonized foods appeared first on Health Nut News.
Yahoo: I got my breast implants removed and feel better than I have in years
The following story are excerpts from a mommy and personal trainer named Sia who recently had her breast implants removed. “The first time I felt self-conscious about my breasts was in 2011. I had just started on my fitness journey and had lost 45 pounds. My body changed significantly after dropping all that weight so […] The post Yahoo: I got my breast implants removed and feel better than I have in years appeared first on Health Nut News.
NBC: Umbilical cord blood “stem cell” injections linked to outbreak of bacterial infection in multiple states
On Thursday, the CDC confirmed that twelve patients from Florida, Texas and Arizona had all contracted bacterial infections after getting injections of stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood. All 12 were hospitalized, three of them for a month or longer. The average age of the patients was 74. Thankfully, no one died. At this time, […] The post NBC: Umbilical cord blood “stem cell” injections linked to outbreak of bacterial infection in multiple states appeared first on Health Nut News.
Lesson in Christmas Love
Level 42, unlikely to be performing on 'Andrew Marr' any time soon Many a hug was exchanged at work today as some people (though not me) finished for Christmas. With warm hearts, we parted. Meanwhile on Twitter, Rob Burley, the BBC's head of live political programmes was exchanging festive greeting with Phil Gould, the drummer from 80's pop band Level 42. I'm reaching for the mulled wine already!: *Rob Burley*: Coming up on BBC2 at 1215 Jo Coburn with the last *Politics Live* of 2018 *Mark Ridgley*: Just finished watching and the lie that Corbyn said Women was perpetuated so man... more »
Introducing the 'F-35' of the Vietnam War: F-105 Thunderchief Fighter-Bomber
*David Axe* *Security, * How did it do in battle? *Key Point: The F-35 pilot in the JSF-on-F-16 test reported a similar dynamic. “Insufficient pitch rate,” the F-35 flier complained about his stealthy fighter-bomber. In a turning fight, “energy deficit to the bandit would increase over time.”* The U.S. military’s new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter can’t turn fast enough to defeat a much older F-16 in mock air combat, according to an official test pilot report that *War Is Boring* *obtained*. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* So how will F-35s — on track to be the U.S. Air ... more »
Introducing the the Sig Sauer P-320 X-Carry: Super Gun or Paper Tiger?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * We take a look. *Key Point: The new pistol would also make a very good choice for civilians as a carry or all-around handgun.* Sig Sauer’s new P-320 pistol is enjoying a considerable streak of publicity, in large part due to the U.S. Army’s adoption of the it as the service’s new handgun. One new variant of the rapidly growing P-320 line is the X-Carry, a compact handgun designed for concealed carriers and those that want smaller firearms with the handling qualities of full-sized pistols. The P320 X-Carry carries on a tradition of compact firearms t... more »
CrossTalk: Enforced Speech
As western society moves from things you should not say to things you must say or face severe consequences, are we at war with freedom of speech and thought itself? What happens when the concept of "group rights" supplants the rights of the individual? Are we slipping down the slope of tyranny? RPI's Daniel McAdams joins a panel discussion on the destruction of language on RT's Crosstalk:
Cops Force Doctors to Sodomize Man to Look for Non-Existent Drugs, Injure Him, Then Make Him Pay For It
[image: drugs] Police pulled a man over for failing to signal a turn fast enough and the stop quickly turned into a nightmare in which this man was forced to undergo medical procedures to look for non-existent drugs. The post Cops Force Doctors to Sodomize Man to Look for Non-Existent Drugs, Injure Him, Then Make Him Pay For It appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Build 'em Up And Rip 'em Down-- The End Of The 2020 Road For A Flash In The Pan?
He's not *that* bad. He'd be a better president than Michael Bloomberg or Kirsten Gillibrand or John Delaney. But the Biden people see Beto as a threat and the knives are out. Several Bernie supporters-- this one included-- feel Beto was getting a record-free free ride towards the nomination and his record-- like Gillibrand's and Biden's, for example, needed to be examined. David Sirota's *Guardian* piece, Beto O’Rourke frequently voted for Republican legislation, analysis reveals is absolutely devastating. A presidential race is not the same as taking a runner against arch-villai... more »
Opinion Poll: Iraqis Split On Security And The Islamic State
The National Democratic Institute released a new survey that found Iraqis had split feelings about security. The poll was conducted from August to October 2018 and talked with 3,804 people across all of Iraq’s eighteen provinces and included people in displaced camps. While a majority felt the current security situation was good, they feared the Islamic State would return leading to things deteriorating in the future. When asked was security better or worse in Iraq two thirds of respondents said things were going well, but that percentage had declined. Overall, 35% said things w... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 21
1956 Communist uprising in Al-Hay put down and leaders executed (Musings On Iraq book review *Red Star Over Iraq, Iraqi Communism Before Saddam*) (Musings On Iraq Interviewwith Prof Johan Franzen on the history of the Iraqi Communist Party) 1981 Kuwait and UAE agreed to loan Iraq $2 bil to help during Iran-Iraq War 1998 Russia France Germany called for ending sanctions on Iraq 1998 Report Iraq intel officer Hijazi met with bin Laden in Afghanistan and offered him asylum False story 2001 UK Def Min Hoon asked ministry for plans for military action against Iraq 2001 Vanity Fair arti... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Europe Bans Airport Scanners for Health and Safety Concerns McCain Was Responsible For Steele Dossier LeakMajor British airport forced to shut down for at least 19 hours by someone flying drones over the runway Peak Deep Fake - Nvidia's Scary AI Generates Humans That Look 100% RealRomania Stocks Plunge 12% On Proposed Bank "Greed Tax"The massive ocean cleanup device invented by a 24-year-old is spilling plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Former Goldman Vice President Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading CNN's "Journalist Of The Year" Committed Journalistic Frau... more »
CNN Sad About Mattis
CNN is sad and scared about Mattis resigning. But they were happy when Obama fired him five years ago. The Obama administration’s inexplicable mishandling of Marine Gen. James Mattis – Foreign Policy
1984 Arrives
The people who wanted Bush to ignore the intelligence community and stay out of the Middle East, are hysterical that President Trump is doing exactly what they spent the last 18 years demanding. It will be interesting to see what … Continue reading →
Aquarium Apologizes for Tweets About Otter
The aquarium called it a "learning moment."
FOOLS FOR PARADOX: Lord Russell's paradox drew him in!
*FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018The land of "abstract objects:"* Again, let's start with our basic questions. For example: In a world which is crawling with top-flight logicians, why is our public discourse bedeviled by hopeless illogic? From 1994 through 1996, why did no logician step in to critique this iconic claim by Newt Gingrich: *No one is cutting the Medicare program. We're just slowing the rate at which the program will grow.* For roughly two years, the public discourse came to a halt as reporters and pundits struggled with that claim by the Gingrich-led Republican party. Our ... more »
Brazil’s Temer Upset at Corruption Charges Against Him
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s outgoing President, Michel Temer, said on Thursday that despite his many accomplishments in public life, the latest accusations of wrongdoing during his political career have left him extremely upset. “I had a very dignified life and, in spite of everything, very discreet. Therefore, […] The post Brazil’s Temer Upset at Corruption Charges Against Him appeared first on The Rio Times.
Five Great Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – New Year’s Eve, or ‘Réveillon,’ is a big deal in Rio de Janeiro, being the second biggest celebration after Carnival. The city really welcomes the new year in style, with fireworks, live concerts and plenty of ‘joie de vivre.’ Here are five great options, with […] The post Five Great Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Master Developers: The New Sino-Arab Gulf Visions of Economic Development
Photo Credit: via MEED *Editor’s Note: As the United States withdraws both from the Middle East and from its traditional global leadership role under President Trump, rising powers like China and regional players like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are moving to take its place. Trade, investment, and reconstruction aid are all in flux. Karen Young of the American Enterprise Institute assesses these new dynamics and finds that the Gulf states and China are moving closer in ways that will shift regional dynamics.* *Daniel Byman* *** The synergy now created by both Chine... more »
What We Said in August 2016: Trump 'Would Put at Risk Our Country’s National Security'
Below is an excerpt from the letter of 50 former senior national security officials who had served in Republican administrations dated Aug. 8, 2016 in which we stated that if elected president, Donald Trump “would be the most reckless President in American history”: Donald Trump is not qualified to be President and Commander-in-Chief. Indeed, we are convinced that he would be a dangerous President and would put at risk our country’s national security and well-being. Most fundamentally, Mr. Trump lacks the character, values, and experience to be President. He weakens U.S. moral ... more »
Johnson & Johnson Hits Bottom for Social Responsibility
Lisa Girion (2018, December 14). Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that asbestos lurked in its baby powder. Reuters, https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/johnsonandjohnson-cancer/ Reuters has produced a significant collection of evidence incriminating Johnson&Johnson in the deliberate cover-up of asbestos risks from its baby powder. I remember in high school my friends and I would cover ourselves in that powder. I remember the baby scent and the talc in the air at my friend's Sue house as we would "get ready" to go out together.... Why would Johnson&Johnson den... more »
A complete, total, utter lack of credibility
That's my reaction to the Pope's latest call to Catholic priests who've been guilty of immoral sexual conduct. Pope Francis on Friday capped a year of sex-abuse scandals in the Catholic Church by vowing to “do all that is necessary” to punish abusers for their “abominations” and urging the guilty to turn themselves in. “To those who abuse minors, I would say this: convert and hand yourself over to human justice, and prepare for divine justice,” the pope told Vatican officials. * . . .* In his speech, the pope noted that he has called a Vatican summit of bishops from around the wo... more »
Teen Quits Walmart Using Store Intercom: ‘Nobody should work here – ever’
*21WIRE* | Not the door-busting Holiday message shoppers were expecting.
Yellow Vests Pan Europa: A Revolt Against the Post-Democratic Status Quo
*Dr Can Erimtan* | Is this the opening shot of a coming civil war which could engulf the EU and greater Europe?
The Weekly Standard Folds; Good Riddance
[image: the-weekly-standard-folds-good-riddance] The magazine was always labeled “conservative” by both its allies and many of its competitors, It should have been known, as it was by only a few, as a neoconservative organ, a purveyor of socialism and an advocate of world government.
Will Trump Hold Firm on Syrian Pullout?
[image: will-trump-hold-firm-on-syrian-pullout] Trump overruled his secretaries of state and defense, and jolted this city and capitals across NATO Europe and the Middle East. Yet, Trump is doing exactly what he promised to do in his campaign.
Another Christmas Season Plagued by the Left
[image: another-christmas-season-plagued-by-the-left] *I'm in this — Kurt * Christmas is perhaps the Left's favorite time of year because it provides the opportunity to create absurd problems for their many "solutions." This Christmas season has proven no different from years past.
What Is Destroying Our World?
[image: what-is-destroying-our-world] After the deadliest wildfire in California history, liberals blame capitalism and global warming for environmental damage, while opponents cite government and socialism.
Bolsonaro's anger won over working-class Brazilians, but his presidency may betray them
Benjamin H. Bradlow, PhD candidate, Department of Sociology, Brown University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Brazil's new president – often called the 'Trump of the tropics' for his inflammatory, right-wing rhetoric – won over poorer voters by stoking fear and resentment. Can he make them happy?
What Aristotle can teach us about Trump's rhetoric
Anthony F. Arrigo, Associate Professor, Writing Rhetoric and Communication, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Trump appeals to his base in a way that philosophers knew was effective thousands of years ago.
Pope: Church Will ‘Never Again’ Cover Up Clergy Sex Abuse
Francis' demand that abusers turn themselves in to face "human justice" was significant, and echoed his previous demands for mafia bosses and corrupt politicians to convert.
Trump Call with Turkish Leader Led to US Pullout from Syria
President Trump rejected the advice of his top aides and agreed to a withdrawal in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Death Toll in Czech Mine Explosion Increases to 13
The explosion occurred about 2,600 feet underground.
Medjuck v. Medjuck: Harold says his brother Ralph, one of Nova Scotia’s most powerful property developers, ripped him off for decades
News 1. Bike projects Erica Butler has Part 2 of her update on bike projects. In Part 2, she discusses the Brunswick Street/Spring Garden Road, Forest Hills Parkway, Macdonald Bridge, Bedford Highway, Vernon Street, and Oak/Allen bike projects. Click here to read “Update on ongoing bike projects, Part 2.” This article is for subscribers. Click here […]
The Warnings of Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine Standoff: “Christmas Surprise?” — Alexander Vershbow, Ex NATO Deputy Secretary General
The Warnings of Escalation in the Russia-Ukraine Standoff: “Christmas Surprise?” — Alexander Vershbow, Ex NATO Deputy Secretary General by Dave Lawler, https://www.axios.com/ Vladimir Putin declared Thursday that the crisis in relations with Ukraine will continue “as long as Russophobes remain in the corridors of power in Kiev.” Meanwhile, in Kiev, a brawl broke out in parliament over […]
Christmas Eve Surprise? Bulgarian Officer Claims Ukraine-Russia War Starts December 24th
The word is that the Ukraine provocation will be ignited 24/25 Dec 2018. Whether the Russians will respond in all out war remains to be seen. It is the western Illuminati who is desperate to ignite WW3. The Russians can pick and choose when they will fight WW3. Desperate people will make mistakes which the […]
OBAMA MADE THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SAFE FOR ISOLATIONISM
President Trump is pulling U.S. troops out of Syria and Afghanistan, and while the moves led to the resignation of Trump's defense secretary and upset congressional Republicans, I'm not seeing the kind of alarm in right-wing media that we all saw when Trump temporarily gave up on the wall. *Fox & Friends* found a double-amputee Afghanistan veteran to back Trump's Syria withdrawal: A wounded Marine veteran is supporting President Trump's plan to withdraw U.S. forces from Syria despite harsh criticism from many Republicans. ... Marine Staff Sgt. Johnny "Joey" Jones (Ret.) -- who lost... more »
Highly Decorated Officer Arrested for Filming Himself Raping Over a Dozen Animals
[image: animals] A Louisiana cop has been arrested on over a dozen charges of sexual abuse against animals after police raided his home and found multiple disgusting videos he produced. The post Highly Decorated Officer Arrested for Filming Himself Raping Over a Dozen Animals appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
US made secret deal with Turkey to withdraw from Syria: expert
The US president’s decision to withdraw troops from Syria was a result of a secret deal between Washington and Ankara, Lebanese analyst Nidal Sabi, a leading expert on the Syrian dossier, told TASS on Thursday. He said that after a period of bitter differences between the United States and Turkey, Ankara “has once again earned […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Stealth Can't Fix This Problem: The 1 Challenge the F-22 and F-35 Can't Seem to Shake
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * What happens now? *Key Point: Another problem with the short range of stealth and non-stealth fighters alike is the need to deploy them airbases or aircraft carriers well within range of an adversary’s ballistic and cruise missiles.* The United States has devoted billions of dollars to building stealth fighters, stealth bombers, stealth cruise missiles and stealth spy drones. Surely a stealth tanker for refueling aircraft midflight would be an extravagance too much? *(This first appeared several months ago.)* However, the concept of a stealth ta... more »
The Ultimate Mistake?: Introducing the Gun the U.S. Army Said No To
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Why? *Key Point: Shooters can take advantage of the research and development that went into further developing the classic Beretta 92 design.* In 1985, the U.S. Army made an abrupt shift, aging fleet of World War II-era handguns for a foreign model. The Italian-made Beretta M92 was classified the M9 handgun and served with the U.S. Armed Forces for more than thirty years. The U.S. Army recently chose a new handgun, the M17 Modular Handgun System, and excluded a new, updated M9A3 from the competition. Although the proposed M9A3 failed to gain tractio... more »
Trump's Tricky Syria Drawdown Plan
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The various rationales for the U.S. military's presence in Syria never connected to the public’s core interests or emotions. U.S. leaders must now decide what role America will play in the country's future. In commenting on President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that U.S. military personnel will be withdrawn from Syria, it is first critical to note that no plan has been drafted, no formal order communicated, no metrics for assessing compliance defined. We have a tweet and follow-up tweets, but, as with other it... more »
America’s Great Loss
*Dov S. Zakheim* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks alongside Defense Secretary James Mattis at a reception commemorating the 35th anniversary of the attack on the Beirut Barracks in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2018. REUTER] Trump’s preference for yes men is by now a well-known fact. Once again, Donald Trump has relied on his “gut,” and once again, but this time his gut has misled him. Trump’s decision on withdrawing troops from Syria has shocked not only the more than seventy allies participating in t... more »
Mattis Resigns: Sky Will Not Fall
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the news media while gathering for a briefing from his senior military leaders, including Defense Secretary James Mattis (L), in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2018. R] Mattis is a distinguished public servant and an uncommonly knowledgeable warrior. But no senior official is indispensable. Take a deep breath, everyone, while contemplating the rapid-fire events that have culminated in Secretary of Defense James Mattis submitting his resignation. M... more »
Wallace C. Gregson: My North Korea Prediction for 2019
*Wallace C. Gregson* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un leads the testing of a newly developed tactical weapon, in this undated photo released on November 16, 2018 by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY] We must reconsider our policy and strategy. *Editor's Note: Looking for more perspectives on North Korea? Check out all 27 expert predictions on North Korea in 2019 here. * We pursued North Korean denuclearization since the beginning of the Clinton administration without success. R... more »
Eric Gomez: My North Korea Prediction for 2019
*Eric Gomez* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers from North and South Korea verify the removal of guard posts on each side of the Demilitarized Zone, December 12, 2018. South Korean Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.] Kim Jong Un’s New Year address will be an important stage-setter. *Editor's Note: Looking for more perspectives on North Korea? Check out all 27 expert predictions on North Korea in 2019 here. * Inter-Korean détente and the Trump-Kim summit offered a welcome respite from the “fire and fury” of 2017. Looking ahead to 20... more »
Nicholas Eberstadt: My North Korea Prediction for 2019
*Nicholas Eberstadt* *Security, Asia* [image: South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend their summit at the truce village of Panmunjom, North Korea, in this handout picture provided by the Presidential Blue House on May 26, 2018. Picture taken on May 26, 2018. The] The “North Korean nuclear crisis” is in a sort of Sitzkrieg phase: a period of seeming calm that is doomed not to last. *Editor's Note: Looking for more perspectives on North Korea? Check out all 27 expert predictions on North Korea in 2019 here. * If we force ourselves to look clin... more »
Joseph R. DeTrani: My North Korea Prediction for 2019
*Joseph R. DeTrani* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers from North and South Korea verify the removal of guard posts on each side of the Demilitarized Zone, December 12, 2018. South Korean Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.] Hopefully, in 2019 there will be progress in our negotiations with North Korea. *Editor's Note: Looking for more perspectives on North Korea? Check out all 27 expert predictions on North Korea in 2019 here. * Compared to 2017, 2018 was relatively calm, with no nuclear tests of missile launches. In 2017, North Ko... more »
Malcolm Davis: My North Korea Prediction for 2019
*Malcolm Davis* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is seen during the inspection of a potato flour factory in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang December 6, 2017. KCNA/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS] Pyongyang’s objective now is to expand its arsenal, potentially with a survivable second-strike capability. *Editor's Note: Looking for more perspectives on North Korea? Check out all 27 expert predictions on North Korea in 2019 here. * North Korea will not eliminate its nuclear weapons.... more »
Patrick M. Cronin: My North Korea Prediction for 2019
*Patrick M. Cronin* *Security, Asia* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un leave after signing documents that acknowledge the progress of the talks and pledge to keep momentum going, after their summit at the Capella Hotel on Sentosa island in Singapore June 12, 20] Without sacrificing the alliance or essential defense, diplomacy continues to be worth further investment. *Editor's Note: Looking for more perspectives on North Korea? Check out all 27 expert predictions on North Korea in 2019 here. * After a year of experimental diplomacy in 2018,... more »
Trump’s bold geopolitical pivot, will the Deep State retaliate?
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 44. The post Trump’s bold geopolitical pivot, will the Deep State retaliate? appeared first on The Duran.
Michael Flynn: Fact, and Narrative
The post Michael Flynn: Fact, and Narrative appeared first on The Duran.
Rio State Tourism Program Reports R$8.86 Billion in 2018
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Rio de Janeiro a Janeiro (from January to January) Program generated 238,000 jobs, bringing in R$8.86 billion and 12.5 million people to the state in 2018, according to Brazil’s Minister of Culture, Sérgio Sá Leitão. “These are competitive differentials of Brazil, not only of […] The post Rio State Tourism Program Reports R$8.86 Billion in 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opinion: Brazil’s Fatally Fractured STF (Federal Supreme Court)
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Wednesday, December 19th, was the date of the last plenary session of STF – Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court – in 2018. Court watchers all expected a tranquil afternoon: with no meaty cases to be heard, the Presiding Justice’s annual report would be read out and politely […] The post Opinion: Brazil’s Fatally Fractured STF (Federal Supreme Court) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chicago Tribune: More than a million hens, filling barns at three per square foot. And yes, they’re USDA Organic
If you or your family eat eggs that aren’t from the local farmers market, a farmer you trust, or your own backyard, you need to be aware of this: “Of all the cartons of organic eggs sold in the United States, more than 1 in 10 originates from a complex …that houses more than 1.6 […] The post Chicago Tribune: More than a million hens, filling barns at three per square foot. And yes, they’re USDA Organic appeared first on Health Nut News.
“Unusual aspects” of a figure — aka a cartoon of Trump’s face in baboon feces — disappear from a journal
“In the original version of this Article, there were unusual aspects to the ‘Extract fecal DNA’ illustration in figure 1. These features have been removed.” With those 25 words, “one of the greatest scientific Easter eggs in a long time” or an image that was “highly unethical,” depending on your point of view, disappeared from … Continue reading “Unusual aspects” of a figure — aka a cartoon of Trump’s face in baboon feces — disappear from a journal
Under Pressure
Somewhat cranky and slightly under the weather Putin graced the foreign journalists with his presence for almost 4 hours. Starting right off the bat with some optimistic economic indicators (that he used to be able to juggle without any papers), the conference progressed with its predictable pace and predictable plot points: a bunch of questions […]
Wind Energy Isn't Just Killing Birds, It's Making Them Change Their Tunes
Wind turbines are a leading source of green energy which could supply 12% of the world’s energy by 2020. But their use is often criticised for its impact on wildlife, particularly birds. Larger birds can collide with turbines and some have even learned to avoid flying near them. read more
50 Years Ago Today, Apollo 8 Soared Into Space - And Cicero Cheered
Half a century of Christmases ago, the NASA space mission Apollo 8 became the first manned craft to leave low Earth orbit, atop the unprecedentedly powerful Saturn V rocket, and head out to circumnavigate another celestial body, making 11 orbits of the moon before its return. The mission is often cast in a supporting role – a sort of warm up for the first moon landing. Yet for me, the voyage of Borman, Lovell and Anders six months before Neil Armstrong’s “small step for a man” will always be the great leap for humankind. read more
The Federal Reserve and the Achilles Heel of the American Economy
In its recent Financial Stability Report, the Federal Reserve looks at the resiliency of the American economy and the key financial vulnerabilities that increase the level of risk for the economy as a whole, most of which are, in some way, connected to higher interest rates. This "navel gazing" by the Fed is fascinating, particularly given that it was the central bank's policies that led to the financial crisis and near collapse of the global economy between 2007 and 2009. While the Fed touts its success at reviving the economy since that time through the use of imaginative and ... more »
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