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What Could You Expect From-- God Forbid-- A President Joe Biden? Kinder, Gentler Corruption?
Jeremy Toback's essay, Democracy Is Coming To The U.S.A.-- which I referenced in the title of this post last night-- is worth taking to heart if you're contemplating doing what I did when Nixon became president. I left the country-- and stayed away nearly 7 years. I had a great time... but in the end I still came home (once it looked like Nixon was absolutely getting impeached). "This," he wrote, "is a country born in the blood of slavery and Native American genocide, where freedom from tyranny applied to White landed gentry only. The republic our founders got together represented ... more »
Wild Free and Happy Sample 06
[Note: This is the sixth sample from my rough draft of a far from finished new book, *Wild Free & Happy*. I don’t plan on reviewing more books for a while. My blog is home to reviews of 199 books, and you are very welcome to explore them. The Search field on the right side will find words in the full contents of all rants and reviews, if you are interested in specific authors, titles, or subjects.] *Bipedal Locomotion* Baboons survive today because their ancestors evolved a successful approach for living on the savannah. They did this by organizing into powerful bad ass gangs... more »
Is Arthritis in Childhood Becoming the “New Normal”—Are Vaccines to Blame?
By the Children’s Health Defense Team For people who think of arthritis as a disease of the elderly, learning that children also suffer from arthritic conditions may come as a shock. Across age groups, various forms of arthritis are a growing public health problem in the United States. New cases of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis […] The post Is Arthritis in Childhood Becoming the “New Normal”—Are Vaccines to Blame? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Out-of-state medical marijuana patients can buy in OK, so does that affect AR?
Out-of-state medical marijuana cardholders will qualify for temporary licenses to purchase cannabis products in Oklahoma, and that could lead to an uptick in sales for the state's MMJ retailers and growers. Out-of-state medical marijuana patients can buy in OK, so does that affect AR? is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dozens of MI medical cannabis dispensaries close; thousands in sales lost
Michigan regulators warned several dozen medical marijuana dispensaries they would need to shut down at the end of 2018 or risk not receiving permanent licenses. The subsequent dispensary closures due to that warning are now costing MMJ business owners thousands in lost revenue. Detroit TV station WXYZ reported that more than 70 dispensaries across the state […] Dozens of MI medical cannabis dispensaries close; thousands in sales lost is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Australia medical marijuana turns corner as patient count surpasses 2,000
Australia’s medical cannabis market is gaining momentum, as approvals for the medicine surpassed 2,000 for the first time. The country saw 568 medical cannabis approvals in November, a 42% increase on-month, bringing the total number of approvals for the first 11 months of 2018 to 2,072, according to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which regulates medical […] Australia medical marijuana turns corner as patient count surpasses 2,000 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Academics, Experts Share Diversity Dreams for 2019
With 2018 in the rearview mirror and 2019 in the windshield, Diverse asked some academics and other authorities to share their biggest wish for diversity, access and inclusion in higher education in the new year.
NOVA’s Outgoing President Reflects on Tenure and Appointment as President of Wake Tech
Dr. Scott Ralls, who is currently the president of Northern Virginia Community College, also known as NOVA or NVCC, has been named president of Wake Technical Community College, effective May 1.
Illinois Tech and College of DuPage Establish Agreement to Assist Student Transfer Pathways
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and the College of DuPage have recently partnered on a Guaranteed Admission Agreement in an effort to help DuPage students easily transfer to select Illinois Tech undergraduate programs, such as its College of Architecture and Armour College of Engineering. Under the new agreement, DuPage students pursuing an Associate of Arts or […]
Roscoe's Rascals
*You know how to whistle, don't you, Steve? You just put your lips together - and blow.*
Is it possible to have a road toll of zero?
Victoria records its lowest road toll on record, but with 214 deaths last year, is it realistic to have a goal of no fatalities?
'I heard this sudden sound, a roar': Indonesian village destroyed by landslide
Uun Suryati, 63, has lived at Sirnaresmi more than half her life. But never in all those years has she seen — or heard — a landslide like the one that struck the remote rural village this week.
The Richies v The Swarmi Army: A friendly match ending in a familiar way
The stakes in this match could not be higher. The pitch is a playing field at Moore Park, a ground in the shadow of the SCG, where two teams — two bunches of super fans — are battling it out. Will fourth Test go the same way?
Dreaming of a tree or sea-change? Read this first
Just In - 9 hours ago
I travelled across Australia helping people make a life-changing move to the coast or the bush. These are the five things you should consider before turning your regional dreams into reality, writes Del Irani.
Why house prices keep going up in Tasmania when they're dropping across the rest of Australia
Hobart's property market continues to go from strength to strength and buck the national trend. What's driving the growth and are there any signs the boom is set to slow?
'Here we go with Mitt Romney': Donald Trump slams attack on his presidential record
Just In - 9 hours ago
The US President cautions the former Republican presidential candidate and incoming US senator after he questions Donald Trump's character and says he has "caused dismay around the world".
U.S. And Brazil Agree To Target Cuba, Venezuela, And Nicaragua
*Reuters:* *Pompeo, Brazil's new government target Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua* BRASILIA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed supporting a return to democracy in Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua with Brazil’s new right-wing government on Wednesday, in a joint effort against what he called authoritarian regimes in Latin America. Pompeo and Brazil’s Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo considered deepening cooperation in the region at a meeting in Brasilia following Tuesday’s inauguration of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro. They discussed “supporting the people of ... more »
New Year. New Intentions.
I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions, but I just listened to Pod Save America’s resolutions podcast. Ana Marie Cox was a guest and talked about her approach to New Year’s resolutions. She talked about “intentions” rather than resolutions since resolutions have the air of failure about them: you either completed the task or you […]
The Security Situation Worsens In Burkina Faso
*Reuters:* *Ethnic clashes kill 13 in Burkina Faso as security worsens* OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Thirteen civilians have been killed in ethnic violence in central Burkina Faso, the government said on Wednesday, echoing a rise in inter-communal conflicts in neighboring Mali linked to Islamist violence. Burkina has seen a spike in Islamist attacks in recent months as jihadists seek to increase their influence across the Sahel. On Dec. 31, the government declared a state of emergency in several northern provinces bordering Mali. Attacks this week show how that violence may be fuelling... more »
Illegal Migrants Turning to More Dangerous Border Crossings
[image: illegal-migrants-turning-to-more-dangerous-border-crossings] U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenan refuted charges that stricter border control measures are driving illegal aliens to take dangerous paths.
Cuomo Attacks American Sovereignty, Pardons Illegal-alien Convicts To Stop Deportation
[image: cuomo-attacks-american-sovereignty-pardons-illegal-alien-convicts-to-stop-deportation] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to make the country safe for dangerous criminals, particularly illegal-alien criminals. He pardoned 22 illegal aliens who could have been deported for their crimes.
Minority Caucus Charity Failed to Give Out Scholarships Despite Significant Fundraising
[image: minority-caucus-charity-failed-to-give-out-scholarships-despite-significant-fundraising] The New York State Legislature’s Minority Caucus is in hot water after the group's charity has been found to have used money allocated for scholarships for personal indulgences, and is now refusing to disclose its finances.
Washington State Infringes on Right to Keep and Bear Arms With New Law
[image: washington-state-infringes-on-right-to-keep-and-bear-arms-with-new-law] If Washington voters can take away constitutional rights for those under 21, what stops them from doing the same for those over 21?
Trump Learns Markets Don’t Like Uncertainty
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US Shale Oil and The New Oil Order
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Newly released VIDEO said to show Saudi hit team carrying Khashoggi’s body parts in suitcases
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Our Sun-system is radiating unique light
* Our* Sun-system is radiating unique light, and in that light goes forth the demand for the casting down of old human momentums that have brought so much discouragement to the world mind, dispensed in minute portions as potions of human poison. Therefore We say: *let this era end!* And let men clearly perceive the fruit of the ego that nestles in God--of the ego that refuses identification with aught else except the divine Ego…. Being one with God is the infusion of mind with the solar wind of precise and cutting cosmic purpose. Oneness with Him compels the shedding of unthi... more »
An Iraq Styled Exit Strategy Will Not Work In Afghanistan
Reuters *Tanya Goudsouzian, National Interest*:* The Iraq Exit Strategy Will Not Work in Afghanistan* *They are two different battlefields with very different variables.* Last week, President Trump announced the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria, fulfilling his oft-repeated promise to get America out of “dumb wars in the Middle East.” Along with that announcement was a message to start planning a withdrawal from Afghanistan. Early indications are that more than 7,000 American troops —out of 14,000—will return home soon. And probably sooner than the Pentagon would want. While t... more »
Giuliani Is Right! Free Assange!
President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, stunned Washington over the weekend by stating the obvious: Julian Assange and Wikileaks are simply publishers, like the Washington Post and New York Times. If Assange is prosecuted by the US for publishing information, what's to stop prosecution of the rest of the US media? We agree with Giuliani for a change! Let's hope Trump agrees as well! Join us for the first Liberty Report of the New Year:
US Defeat in Syria is a Crisis of Empire
[image: undefined] The US lost in Syria. Donald Trump finally had the courage to admit that to the world when he ordered the pull out of all US troops there. Syria was to be the sparkling jewel in the Empire of Chaos’ Crown. A masterstroke of realpolitik which would advance every major US, Israeli, and Saudi objective while thoroughly destabilizing the Levant and setting the stage for wiping out Iran and eventually Russia. If the Assad government fell Syria would become something worse than Libya. It would become a source of abject chaos for decades to come. And the formation of gr... more »
India’s Electricity Demand Expected to Explode as Air Conditioning Proliferates
Growing air conditioning use among India’s 1.3 billion people is one of the country’s biggest energy challenges. India is currently… The post India’s Electricity Demand Expected to Explode as Air Conditioning Proliferates appeared first on IER.
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Found on Gab. Title: "That was Zen. This is meow." Peter
Why Fox is better for News
Fox News is far more reliable than CNN or MSNBC for this reason—it separates the news programs from the opinion shows, and you are never confused about which you’re watching. I may only watch 10 minutes of the morning chit chat, or 10 minutes of the 6 o’clock news, but I’m never puzzled about whether it’s news or opinion. The other networks not only ridicule and demean Trump, they also belittle his supporters, which doesn’t seem like a good plan to draw in viewers. But they don’t really need to add people who have different viewpoints because Trump has made so much money for them ... more »
Reading at the fitness center
I usually take something along to the fitness center to read while I'm on the cycle. A guy stopped and asked me what I was reading. "An article on Marxism," I said. His eyes widened. Then I explained that Michael Rectenwald is a former communist, NYU professor, who has seen the destructiveness and damage in that system. So I was reading his recent article in New English Review which explains why it's no use trying to convince the communist with arguments, evidence or pathos that the equitable price of a workers' paradise cannot be millions of lives. He thinks that like him, they'll... more »
DO REPUBLICANS HATE DEMOCRACY -- EVEN FOR REPUBLICANS?
We're all talking about Mitt Romney's op-ed (and his possible plans for 2020), and now the *Washington Examiner* is reporting this: Mitt Romney’s scorching critique of President Trump in a New Year’s Day op-ed has sparked a call from within the Republican National Committee to change party rules to protect Trump from any long-shot primary challenge in 2020.... [RNC committeeman Jevon O.A.] Williams wants the RNC to change the rules, endorse Trump and declare him the de-facto nominee, heading off any primary challenge. This isn't the first suggestion by Republicans that their own vo... more »
Doctors Confirm That The Cartilages Of The Hip And Knees Are Regenerated In A Week Using The Mixture Of 4 Herbs.
http://thehealthyfoodlife.com/doctors-confirm-that-the-cartilages-of-the-hip-and-knees-are-regenerated-in-a-week-using-the-mixture-of-4-herbs/?utm_source=AHS&utm_medium=AHS&utm_campaign=AHS Advertisements
Physicians Experience Highest Suicide Rate of Any Profession
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/896257?src=soc_fb_181229_mscpedt_news_mdscp_suicide&faf=1
Check this out from The Times of India
8 Habits that you should say goodbye to in 2019 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/wellness/article/8-habits-that-you-should-say-goodbye-to-in-2019/articleshow/67144238.cms?utm_campaign=andapp&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=native_share_tray Download the TOI app now: https://timesofindia.onelink.me/efRt/installtoi
More Research on Vaccines “Definitely Needs to Be Done” Says U.S. Congressman.
https://thevaccinereaction.org/2018/12/more-research-on-vaccines-definitely-needs-to-be-done-says-u-s-congressman/
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&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1546430769
Fat People Should Eat Dirt If They Want To Lose Weight.
https://www.lucisphilippines.press/2019/01/fat-people-should-eat-dirt-if-they-want.html
How to Use a ¼ Teaspoon of Nutmeg to Help Fall Asleep and Relieve Insomnia Symptoms.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/how-to-use-a-%C2%BC-teaspoon-of-nutmeg-to-help-fall-asleep-and-relieve-insomnia-symptoms/
Lemon, Pepper and Salt Is A Better Cure Than Regular Medicines! Can Treats 9 Problems.
https://www.homeremediesnaturalcures.com/2018/09/11/lemon-pepper-and-salt-is-a-better-cure-than-regular-medicines-can-treats-9-problems/
Metformin and B12 Deficiency: A Bigger Problem Than We Thought.
https://forum.facmedicine.com/threads/metformin-and-b12-deficiency-a-bigger-problem-than-we-thought.38559/
Drinking Coffee and Alcohol Could Help You Live Longer, Says Study
https://www.lucisphilippines.press/2018/12/drinking-coffee-and-alcohol-could-help-live-longer.html
“China Assumes The Mantle Of Green Energy Leadership”
China on track to lead in renewables as US retreats The Guardian China burns more than four times as much coal as the US, and their coal usage is growing, as US coal usage declines. figure_4-2.png (944×740) Experts describe this … Continue reading →
Russia: U.S. Stealth Technology (Think F-22, F-35, or B-2 Bomber) is "Paper Fiction"
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Do they really think that? *Key point: The Russians suggested that they could use alternatives to high-frequency fire control bands (C, X and Ku) to launch a missile at an F-22 or F-35.* Why is the Kremlin investing billions of dollars (rubles) into the *Sukhoi PAK-FA fifth-generation fighter* and *the PAK-DA stealth bomber* if Moscow considers stealth technology to be useless? Recently, in response to a column I wrote, Russian *media* denounced stealth technology as useless—asserting that aircraft such as the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor or F-35 Jo... more »
Why Gun Owners Love the Kel-Tec PMR-30
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The Kel-Tec PMR-30 blows every other gun out of the water in ammo capacity. *Key point: Another reason to choose the PMR-30 is if one is generally afraid of guns and gun recoil but wants a firearm as a self-defense tool.* The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a rarity among handguns on the market today: a pistol with a magazine holding more than seventeen rounds. The PMR-30 actually holds thirty rounds and does so with some clever engineering that reduces it to a lightweight package attractive to casual shooters, backcountry shooters, or people interested in a firear... more »
North Korea or Iran's Lucky Day: This Big Flaw in U.S. Missile Defenses Won't Be Easy to Fix
*David Axe* *Security, * There are small gaps in the radar coverage that allows the U.S. military to detect and attempt to shoot down incoming North Korean and Iranian ballistic missiles. There are small gaps in the radar coverage that allows the U.S. military to detect and attempt to shoot down incoming North Korean and Iranian ballistic missiles. The Pentagon has ways of plugging the gaps, but they're less than perfect. Mainland America's last-ditch defense against a small-scale ballistic-missile attack by Iran or North Korea is the 44 rockets of the Ground-based Midcourse De... more »
Introducing the 'Dirty Harry' Gun: Smith & Wesson's .44 Magnum Revolver
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * But does it have any real utility beyond the movies? *Key point: While not an ideal anti-personnel weapon for anyone but the likes of “Dirty Harry,” the .44 Magnum handgun does fill a niche, satisfying gun enthusiasts, hunters and fictional police detectives alike.* Few handguns combine power and cachet, but the Smith & Wesson Model 29 manages to do so with ease. Described by fictional San Francisco Police Department Detective Harry “Dirty Harry” Callahan as “the most powerful handgun ever built,” the Model 29 indeed held that slot for many decades. ... more »
Ultimate Air Battle: America's F-15C Eagle vs. Russia's Deadly Su-57 (Who Wins?)
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, * Shall we find out? *Key point: If the Su-57s survive the initial AMRAAM volley, the surviving F-15Cs would be at somewhat of disadvantage against the extraordinarily maneuverable Russian fighters.* The venerable Boeing F-15C Eagle has long been hailed as the world’s greatest air superiority fighter given its lopsided combat record of 104 kills to zero losses, however, the aging jet is likely near the end of its operational life. Nonetheless, it remains a potent fighter even as it likely heads toward retirement. *(This first appeared last May.)* Th... more »
Introducing the Marines' New Sniper Rifle: The Mk 13 Mod 7 (Here Is What It Can Do)
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * And why America's enemies should be concerned. *Key point: No matter when it reaches Marine scout snipers, the new rifle represents a major, long-awaited breakthrough for the Corps — and certain doom for their adversaries downrange.* The Marine Corps plans on adopting the Mk 13 Mod 7 sniper rifle for Marine scout snipers, officials confirmed to Marine Corps Times on April 2, a much-needed and long-overdue replacement for the M40 system that Marines have wielded since the Vietnam War. *(This first appeared last April.)* Since the start of the Glo... more »
Romney Rings In the New Year—Attacking Trump
*Curt Mills* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: Mitt Romney arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala (Met Gala) to celebrate the opening of “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S., May 7, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo] The senator-elect’s clearly-timed New Years’ Night op-ed throws down the gauntlet as he’s set to be sworn in this week. “So it begins,” a former senior White House official emailed Tuesday night, in reference to Senator-elect Mitt Romney’s striking op-ed published in The Washington Post... more »
This Really Happenned: U.S. Navy Iowa-Class Battleships vs. North Korea (Who Won?)
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Combat you may have forgotten about. *Key point: The Iowas certainly delivered a great deal of ordnance to target on the Korean Peninsula over the course of the war. However, the overall impact of their presence is difficult to assess. * In the final months of the Second World War, the battleships of the U.S. Navy (USN) ranged across the archipelago of Japan, bombarding industrial, military and logistical targets at will. The Japanese military lacked enough ships, planes and fuel to defend the nation, leaving coastal areas at the mercy of the st... more »
The U.S. Navy's Top 19 Concerns In 2019
US Navy guided-missile destroyers and guided-missile cruisers. U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Caleb Swigart *Defense News:* *The 19 things you need to watch in 2019* More money and more personnel but also new challenges from rising rivals in the western Pacific, Europe and the Persian Gulf. More changes to your leadership at the Pentagon and in the Navy. And more innovations that promise to transform the ways the nation’s premier maritime service recruits, trains and retains its sailors. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we gave you 19 through six. Today we greet the final five, too! ... more »
National Climate Assessment: A crisis of epistemic overconfidence
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry “You can say I don’t believe in gravity. But if you step off the cliff you are going down. So we can say I don’t believe climate is changing, but it is based on science.” – Katherine Hayhoe, co-author of the 4th National Climate Assessment Report. So,…
Acting U.S. Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan Focus Will Be On 'China, China, China'
Welcome back from the holidays, @DeptofDefense! In 2019, the National Defense Strategy remains our guide. America’s military strength remains our focus. pic.twitter.com/nm5wesx7et — Acting SecDef Pat Shanahan (@DepSecDef) January 2, 2019 *Daily Mail/AFP/AP/Reuters*:* Trump's new Pentagon chief says his priority is 'China, China, China' - after Beijing admiral says he could sink two U.S. aircraft carriers* * Patrick Shanahan started first full day as acting defense secretary by summoning military and civilian leaders to outline his priorities * Told them his biggest concern was 'C... more »
Cuba's Castro Condemns The U.S. On 60th Anniversary Of The Revolution
*BBC:* *Castro denounces US 'confrontation' as Cuba marks revolution* Former Cuban President Raul Castro has accused the US of returning to its policy of confrontation. Mr Castro, who is still head of Cuba's ruling Communist Party, was speaking on the 60th anniversary of the revolution led by his brother, Fidel. He urged Cubans to prepare for all scenarios to defend their independence and said the revolution "had not aged". The Castro brothers, first Fidel and then Raul, ruled the country between 1959 and 2018. Raul Castro handed over the Cuban presidency to Miguel Diaz-Canel ear... more »
Why fish jump and how they do it
Fish may usually get around by swimming, but they can also jump, glide, squiggle and do multiple somersaults in the air. Here's how and why.
2019 Money Metals Outlook
By Stefan Gleason Precious metals markets enter 2019 with an opportunity to shine. Several major bullish drivers are lining up to start the New Year... more »
Alternative Money University
For the second year in a row, the Cato Institute is sponsoring a short course on alternative approaches to money and monetary policy. Last year’s event was a lot of fun, and I look forward to participating again this year. This link has much more information, if you are interested in applying: https://www.cato.org/alternative-money-university The event […] The post Alternative Money University appeared first on Econlib.
The Novikov Experiment
About a year ago, educator and start-up engineer Lev Novikov bought a dozen copies of The Case Against Education and let them circulate around his school. Last week, he let me know what happened. Reprinted with Lev’s permission. Just wanted to give you an update on what happened with a dozen copies of Case Against Education […] The post The Novikov Experiment appeared first on Econlib.
How Germany's central bank switched to state issued money to pay for WW2 after busting economies with private money creation
*History shows that Globalists have transited at will between the private creation of money and state issued money to fruther their agenda of a global dictatorship One World Government* *https://d-nb.info/1044741767/34* *https://www.nber.org/chapters/c9477.pdf* *https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichsbank* *Germany's central bank, which later served as a model for the private US Federal Reserve, helped cause the Great Depression when it was private.* *But after its private system of creation of money bankrupted Germany's people, the government and companies, the Reichsbank was turned ... more »
Japan poetry and the female poet Komachi: Heartfelt passion from the distant past
Japan poetry and the female poet Komachi: Heartfelt passion from the distant past Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese female poet, Ono no Komachi, was born in the ninth century. It is widely reported that she was born in 825 and passed away from this cold earth in the year 900. However, the […]
UK awards contracts for no Brexit ferry service to company which owns ships, has never operated a ferry service....
*The UK government has given a contract to a company that owns no ships to operate a special ferry service in the event of a no deal Brexit in a move which appears calculated to** maximize the chance of blockades of imports and trade shocks, while appearing to take action and so defuse challenges.* *The devil is in the detail.* *The Guardian* *One of the companies contracted by the government to charter ferries in the event of a no-deal Brexit does not own any ships, has not previously operated a ferry service and is not planning to do so until close to the UK’s scheduled departure ... more »
Kenyon Faculty Write Diversity into Tenure and Promotion Guidelines
While many institutions of higher learning discuss the importance of diversity and encourage efforts at inclusion and equity, Kenyon College faculty have taken the unusual next step of writing the concepts into their tenure and promotion guidelines.
Stability and Dynamics of Individual Personality in a Dominance Hierarchy
By Denis Rancourt First published here: https://dissidentvoice.org/2019/01/stability-and-dynamics-of-individual-personality-in-a-dominance-hierarchy/ In this article, I develop a physics model of the bimodal personality of the social animal. The model uses free-energy barrier-crossing theory and provides a new and testable paradigm of individual behaviour and perception in a dominance
Occupation/ War Expansion Rebranded as Withdrawal: From Iraq’s Past to Syria’s Present
In the comments section of yesterday’s post *Yaya* had left a comment about the ‘withdrawal’ of the US from Iraq- Much ballyhooed at the time. Very much like this latest installment of *psyops are us* regarding the US withdrawal from Syria. Much ballyhooed but no real evidence to substantiate the claim. Yaya’s comment took me back to a 2014 post *Trump’s Syria withdrawal plan sounds suspiciously like a plan to stay in Syria* which dealt with the lie of the US withdrawal from Iraq. So today we will start off where we ended yesterday. Refreshing our collective memories about the US... more »
China's state bank shows the way in financial fine tuning for economic growth
*China's central bank keeps pumping money into the economy, but the cash ends up in all the wrong places to create inflation, claims the WSJ falsely.* *https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-is-getting-bubbles-not-growth-for-new-years-11546408661* *In reality, China does a very good job of using financial instruments to control inflation and boost its real world economy and living standards.* *State issued money is also the historical norm in the USA, UK and western world starting with the monetary reforms of Solon, the Athenian lawmaker credited with laying the foundations for Athenia... more »
NY Times: Arizonians Are Physically Attacking Self-Driving Cars to Protect Themselves and Loved Ones
By B.N. Frank Let’s get real: haven’t self-driving vehicles always seemed like they’re more trouble than they’re worth? Activist Post doesn’t endorse vandalism or violence. ... more »
Star Citizen - expanding the Console 2.0 - making the game more mainstream
take it all back back to how it used to be back to more innocent times of 2.6 Knee-jerk reaction, promote Star Citizen a third person game - which means fixing the 3rd person camera and the interface. But that's all doable. I know Chris Roberts claims it's supposed to be a first-person game but even he knows there's a chance it wasn't going to work as he added the turntable camera himself shortly after production on SC began. Seems obvious, to me at least, the only thing that makes is to have this game as a third-person 60/40 first-person gaming experience. When you're third pers... more »
Islamic State Went Into Hibernation In Winter 2018
(Reuters)Since the summer of 2018 incidents have declined in Iraq. That ended in December with the lowest number of security incidents ever recorded for a month by Musings On Iraq. The Islamic State largely retreated from Anbar, Baghdad and Salahaddin at the end of the year resulting in the low level of violence. There were a total of 112 security incidents reported in December 2018, the fewest ever recorded. In June there were 219, 194 in July, 186 in August, 175 in September, 198 in October, and 136 in November showing a steady decline in the second half of the year. There wer... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 2
1915 Suleiman Bey took over Iraq Command for Ottomans Called on Arab sheikhs to join war against British and planned on retaking Basra 1980 Iranian Op Mohammed Rasoolallah attacked Iraqi forces in Zagros Mtns Kurdistan Pushed back by Iraqi counterattacks (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq book review *The Iran-Iraq War*) 2003 UN inspector told Irish Times no active WMD or nuclear progr... more »
On Security, Mexico’s New President Brings Old Thinking
Mexico’s new president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador—nicknamed AMLO among the public and in the media—took the oath of office on Dec. 1. As the first representative of the political left to be elected president in Mexico’s post-2000 democratic era, AMLO embodies a public that yearns for a dramatic change of direction. Yet on perhaps the country’s most vexing public policy issue—the ongoing violence around the country—the new administration’s plans indicate a deepening of the same militarization paradigm that has largely failed over the last twelve years. AMLO’s plan hinges on the c... more »
NeverTrumper Romney: Trump Is “Racist,” “Dishonest,” “Destructive”
[image: nevertrumper-romney-trump-is-racist-dishonest-destructive] Senator-elect Mitt Romney bashed President Trump in a self-righteous piece in the *Washington Post* that purported to explain, as the headline put it, that Trump’s “character falls short” of what a president needs to “shape the nation.”
Mitt Romney’s jealous temper tantrum
It's a shame about Romney (Flake 2.0). He lost to the most narcissistic, race baiting president ever, who made us a weak laughing stock around the world. Mitt was Mr. Nice Guy. He's now attacking the only Republican who could win against the entrenched leftist culture. Romney is finally showing some spirit and fight which he didn't have in 2012, but it's 6 years too late Remember when Trump was selecting his future cabinet in Trump Tower and Romney was called in. Not sure what the interview was for, but apparently he didn’t make the cut. Holds grudges like a woman.
Homeless in Columbus
There was an odd juxtaposition of articles in Monday's Columbus Dispatch (December 31, 2018). 1) Immigrant who is a janitress bought and fixed up a run down home in Linden area and is helping to revitalize the area (photo--really cute home, she's on the porch), "Affordable housing key to revitalized Linden." Like other home owners she is happy to see home values increasing as a result of her determination and hard work. 2) Terrible homeless problem in Columbus, higher than during the recession and higher than the other parts of Ohio, and there is a need for the new law (January... more »
Pinterest Attacks Freedom of Speech Rights
Don’t take free speech for granted, because oppression of thoughts and ideas can happen anywhere. Pinterest has shut down our account for The Drs. Wolfson. We don’t use Pinterest often, but we know many of our tribe members do. Pinterest shut us down claiming a violation of their policy against “misinformation.” Not sure what that […] The post Pinterest Attacks Freedom of Speech Rights appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Canadians could be on the hook for Million$ in Damages...as "Travesty of Justice" rolls on
*John Nuttall and Amanda Korody travelling in Police Car* *while being set up as Patsies for a terror crime - 2013* According to the local news, the peace bond hearing for the couple accused in the Victoria legislature bomb plot has been mysteriously cancelled. This hearing was to renew the restrictions put on the couple after their conviction was set aside by the trial judge...and before the Appeals Court Judges found them not guilty due to police "entrapment". Since the Appeals Court decision was made public in late December, 2018, there has been little or no Main$tream media co... more »
Hacker Group, Who Hacked Netflix Before, Threatening to Leak ‘Secret’ Documents Revealing ‘9/11 Truth’
[image: hacker] A hacker group claims to have thousands of “secret” documents stolen from insurers and government agencies that they claim reveal the truth about 9/11. The post Hacker Group, Who Hacked Netflix Before, Threatening to Leak ‘Secret’ Documents Revealing ‘9/11 Truth’ appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
WATCH: Cops Mistake Man’s Diabetic Shock as ‘Resisting’, Savagely Beat Him for Being Unable to Comply
[image: diabetic] Police mistook a man's diabetic distress for an act of resisting arrest and proceeded to savagely beat him to the point of hospitalization. The post WATCH: Cops Mistake Man’s Diabetic Shock as ‘Resisting’, Savagely Beat Him for Being Unable to Comply appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
Kim Jong-Un's New Year's Day Message to America: It Is Your Move
*Van Jackson* *Security, Asia* [image: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gives opening remarks at the 5th Conference of Cell Chairpersons of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang on December 22,2017. KCNA] Pyongyang puts the ball back in Washington's court. Kim Jong Un’s 2019 New Year’s address was predictable, subdued, and yet strategically significant. Kim knows what he wants, and he’s using the bully pulpit to get it. For a speech that’s famous for its domestic focus, it was surprising t... more »
Republican Religion Denies Jesus Christ
Joe Heim began his year with an interview with Jerry Falwell the Lesser for the *Washington Post*. At first I thought it was a satirical column and, I must admit that I still wonder if it actually was. Falwell spent the interview arguing with Jesus on behalf of Trump making light of Jesus' own words. Forget "suffer the little children to come unto me" or "love thy neighbors as ourselves" or "help the poor." Falwell brags that he laughs out loud when liberals talk about those things. "Jesus never told Caesar how to run Rome," said Falwell. "He went out of his way to say that's the ... more »
Segregated schools in New York City!
*WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019Our new year begins next week:* With apologies, we'll be extending our holiday break through the start of next week. We're attending to some personal matters. And when have you seen us do that? For today, you might want to peruse this recent report from New York Magazine concerning the desire to reduce "segregation" in New York City's "specialized" (academically high-powered) public high schools. We were struck by a fairly obvious possible step the author doesn't seem to consider. We expect to discuss this report next week, but can you see what the possi... more »
Did Beto O’Rourke Say Old People and Wounded Veterans Should Be ‘Thrown in the Trash’?
A widely-shared Facebook meme took aim at the potential 2020 Democratic presidential contender.
Sajid Javid questions whether cross-Channel migrants are 'genuine' asylum seekers per Sky News
'Speaking during a visit to Dover, Sajid Javid said: "A question has to be asked: if you are a genuine asylum seeker why have you not sought asylum in the first safe country that you arrived in? "Because France is not a country where anyone would argue it is not safe in anyway whatsoever, and if you are genuine then why not seek asylum in your first safe country?" The home secretary's comments have been criticised by opposition MPs and charities, with many pointing out that the UK has to assess asylum claims fairly.' Not as reported by the pro immigration BBC, you can read more he... more »
PETS DYING AFTER VACCINATIONS
A Fox News station in Ohio reports on something every pet owner should know: that pets are getting sick and dying after vaccinations. The post PETS DYING AFTER VACCINATIONS appeared first on Learn The Risk.
Jeffrey Lewis: My Thoughts on Kim Jong-Un's New Year's Speech
*Jeffrey Lewis* *Security, Asia* [image: FILE PHOTO - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un poses for photos in Pyongyang in this January 1, 2019 photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). KCNA/via REUTERS/File Photo ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.] Will Pyongyang succeed in widening the divide between Seoul and Washington? Each year, Kim Jong Un gives an address on New Year’s day. On the first day of 2017, Kim signaled the ICBM test that was to come. And on the first day of 2018, he hinted at the diplomatic thaw that would bring “l... more »
It Must Be Something In The Water
We used to have great senators in the west, like Barry Goldwater, Pete Domenici, and Harrison Schmitt – but now we have nothing but Flakes, Udalls, Romulans and pink tutus. Jeff Flake’s replacement from Arizona.
2018 – One Of The Least Extreme Weather Years On Record
Last year was the first year with no EF4 or EF5 tornadoes in the US. 2018 will be the first year with no violent tornadoes in the United States – The Washington Post The percent of days above 95 degrees … Continue reading →
Giraffes just silently went to the list of endangered animals facing extinction
Little known fact: Giraffes have been steadily decreasing in number over the years. In early December, for the first time ever, two subspecies of giraffes were added to the list of “critically endangered” species. This is according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), who administers the world’s official endangered species list. “The IUCN reported […] The post Giraffes just silently went to the list of endangered animals facing extinction appeared first on Health Nut News.
Snopes forced to change fake news article about us after we call them out, still no apology
Are we sick and tired of Snopes? Yes. But, we will keep drawing your attention to this scam of a “fact-checking” site until their buffoonery ends. RELATED STORY: The Guardian: Snopes paid to push ‘Propaganda’ by Facebook, former editor reveals Check out my video below and expect this kind of thing to continue in 2019. […] The post Snopes forced to change fake news article about us after we call them out, still no apology appeared first on Health Nut News.
Most Filipinos no longer agree with vaccinations
According to a recent study conducted by the WHO, only 32% of Filipinos now strongly agree that vaccines are important. In 2015, that number was 93%. (As you can imagine, the WHO’s “Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI)” is none too thrilled about this!) “The study was conducted on August 31, 2018 entitled “Vaccine confidence plummets […] The post Most Filipinos no longer agree with vaccinations appeared first on Health Nut News.
CNN: He swam from Japan to Hawaii and at times saw a piece of plastic in the ocean every three minutes
A little more than six months after he first entered the water in Japan, the frenchman Benoît “Ben” Lecomte stepped onto a beach on Oahu, Hawaii (bad weather forced Lecomte and his support boat the Discoverer to make the stop). Although his attempt to swim across the Pacific Ocean is over for now, “his campaign to […] The post CNN: He swam from Japan to Hawaii and at times saw a piece of plastic in the ocean every three minutes appeared first on Health Nut News.
Yes, get out of Afghanistan!
There are obviously several key reasons why the US is still in Afghanistan after 18 deadly and expensive years. Here are a few that immediately come to mind: - The heroin crops that have flourished since the US invaded the country after 9-11 are a cash cow for the CIA-directed international drug trade. - The enormous profits made by the weapons industry from endless war. - Afghanistan borders Iran (as does Iraq) which means the Iranian nation is essentially surrounded as US-NATO pursues regime change there. - Afghanistan's proximity to Russia which is of course als... more »
New Year Message From Helga Zepp-LaRouche!
Classical Renaissance World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Stop WWIII New Year Message From Helga Zepp-LaRouche — What We've Done in 2018 Video of New Year Message From Helga Zepp-LaRouche — What We've Done in 2018 At the beginning of 2018, Helga Zepp-LaRouche said the most important goal for 2018 was ending the stranglehold of geopolitics. While we still have much to do, many historic steps have been taken in that direction around the world. See Helga’s special 2019 New Year message for a review of what we’ve accomplished in 2018, and what’s needed in 2019.
How the War Party Lost the Middle East
The price of Middle East interventions for the United States? Some 7,000 dead, 40,000 wounded and trillions of dollars. The post How the War Party Lost the Middle East appeared first on The Duran.
Five Weeks After The Guardian’s Viral Blockbuster Assange/Manafort Scoop, No Evidence Has Emerged – Just Stonewalling
The post Five Weeks After The Guardian’s Viral Blockbuster Assange/Manafort Scoop, No Evidence Has Emerged – Just Stonewalling appeared first on The Duran.
Bush Normalized Extraordinary Rendition, Now The U.S. Can Capture Assange
George W. Bush can still be used as an avatar for the evils of the American empire because Bush’s presidency never really ended. The surveillance state, the lack of liberties like due process and the right to privacy, and constant direct warfare have all been part of our national reality since 9/11. The fundamentals of this Orwellian paradigm haven’t changed since then, and Obama and Trump have further established them by expanding America’s wars and… The post Bush Normalized Extraordinary Rendition, Now The U.S. Can Capture Assange appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
World News Briefs -- January 2, 2019
*CNBC/Reuters*: *Trump praises Brazil's new President Bolsonaro after he vowed to 'strengthen democracy'* * Right-wing nationalist Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as Brazil's president on Tuesday, and immediately called on Congress to combat endemic corruption and promised to "work tirelessly so that Brazil reaches its destiny." * Addressing a joint session of Congress minutes after taking the oath of office, Bolsonaro, a former Army captain and admirer of the country's 1964-1985 military dictatorship, vowed to adhere to democratic norms. Right-wing nationalist Jair Bolsonaro was sworn... more »
Rio’s Witzel Vows to Fight Corruption and ‘Narco-Terrorists’
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Calling drug traffickers ‘narco-terrorists’ and promising to fight corruption and organized crime while in office, Wilson Witzel was sworn in as Rio de Janeiro state governor on Tuesday, January 1st. “Armed criminals have taken over and dominated portions of our territory, causing disgrace and […] The post Rio’s Witzel Vows to Fight Corruption and ‘Narco-Terrorists’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Far-Right President Bolsonaro Sworn in as President in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Vowing to bring Brazil together as a nation, Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as the country’s 38th President on Tuesday, January 1st. In his first speech as President of the Republic, Bolsonaro pledged to restore traditional family values, respect all religions and govern for […] The post Far-Right President Bolsonaro Sworn in as President in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro’s CCBB Begins 2019 with a Martin Scorsese Retrospective
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – From this Wednesday, January 2nd, until Monday, January 28th, movie fans will be treated to a showcase of one of the great American film-makers, Martin Scorsese. This exhibition, featuring 33 films (including 25 feature films) will span over five decades of the director’s career, from […] The post Rio de Janeiro’s CCBB Begins 2019 with a Martin Scorsese Retrospective appeared first on The Rio Times.
EU COMMISSIONER SAYS UK WILL BE THIRD WORLD STATE AFTER BREXIT
*EU Commissioner Gunter Oettinger has said that a no deal Brexit would result in the UK turning into a third world country like Morocco or Azerbaijan.* *https://www.wr.de/politik/oettinger-wilder-brexit-wuerde-fuer-deutschland-teuer-werden-id216087147.html* *Unfortunately, the Brexit deal is not much better with huge trade uncertainties as well as a huge bill, and a feudal status for the UK.* *The EU and the UK government’s Brexit scenario could have a more catastrophic effect than Greece suffered under the Nazi occupation and Allied blockade during World War Two.* *Trade blockages... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 2, 2019
Rear Admiral Luo Yuan's (seen above) comments were made in a speech on Sino-U.S. relations which he gave on December 20 *Daily Mail/Reuters:* *'We'll see how frightened America is': Admiral warns U.S. that China's navy could sink two aircraft carriers and kill 10,000 sailors if it stands in way of Beijing's goals in South China Sea* * Rear Admiral Luo Yuan is an officer in China's People's Liberation Army Navy * On December 20, he appeared at a summit in the city of Shenzhen * Luo said China is capable of sinking two American aircraft carriers in Pacific * China and U.S. have ongoin... more »
The Road to the White Wolf Mine
For those of you who follow this blog, you will understand that I undertook to build a shack at the White Wolf Mine in the Central Arizona highlands, south of Flagstaff about two and a half years ago. January 1, I made the relocation real and am now in the hovel. There is still more stuff to move in, and the place isn't finished, but I received a certificate of occupancy from the County and that was enough. Even though I lived and thrived in Southern California as my base of operations and home, California became too much. The cost of living in SoCal is 52% higher than the nationa... more »
AFT Works to Prop Up Biggest Threat to Public Schools
by Abigail Shure I would hate to be selfish, but it really galls me that the AFT president is wasting resources that my colleagues and I have invested in the union on imposter teachers who chose to upend the system and the hard-fought-for gains. Public school teachers have to work with any child who walks in the door whether he arrives on day one, or any other. He could be homeless, hungry, sick, or have special needs. I have had students threatening to commit suicide and one student, who had not taken his meds, was walking on tables. Those charter school teachers should spend a ... more »
The Telegraph floats the idea that Macron could introduce a parallel franc in 2019
*If Italy, France, Germany began to issue Treasury, debt free euro notes, than the Eurozone need not break up. Right now, the break up the Eurozone may cause trade shocks which can be avoided if countries all switch to a euro note.* *The devil is in the detail.* *Any new or parallel currency would have to be issued debt free and be accompanied by a cancellation of debts and inflation controls.* *In such an event, the Eurozone, the USA and UK could start booming averaging the kind of 10% growth rates as China has using from next year onwards.* *France, Italy could double the wages ... more »
Like hell it's a "victimless crime"!
I've been vehemently opposed to drug abuse for decades. I'm equally opposed to the so-called "War on Drugs", which has brought so many abuses and violations of civil rights in its wake, but that doesn't mean I have any tolerance for the abuse of drugs and alcohol in general. I regard it as one of the core signs of a society's health. If drug abuse is widespread, that society is in trouble. If widespread drug abuse is not only tolerated, but legalized, that society is in *really* bad shape, IMHO. Aesop has produced the best summary I've yet seen of reasons why drug abuse is not ... more »
Women Have Taken Over America's Military-Industrial Complex
*Politico:* *How women took over the military-industrial complex* *For the first time, the nation's defense hierarchy is no longer dominated by men.* From the executive leadership of top weapons-makers, to the senior government officials designing and purchasing the nation’s military arsenal, the United States’ national defense hierarchy is, for the first time, largely run by women. As of Jan. 1, the CEOs of four of the nation's five biggest defense contractors — Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and the defense arm of Boeing — are now women. And across the negot... more »
Eurozone could break up this year, experts warn
*From The Telegraph* *Growing instability in the eurozone could trigger the break-up of currency bloc this year, a top think tank has warned.* *“Internal contradictions” would force the region to “integrate economically” or dissolve, the Centre for Economic and Business Research said in its annual predictions for 2019.* *“It is possible to defer the confrontation for a year or two but the boil will have to be lanced at some point since the Italians have clearly reached the point of austerity fatigue.”* *https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2019/01/01/eurozone-could-break-year-doesnt... more »
Macron calls Yellow Vest protestors "hateful mob" , showing charming new face in 2019
*The Telegraph has featured a picture of crazed looking Emmanuel Macron delivering his New Year's address, during which he dismissed the yellow Vest protestors, supported by a majority of French, as "hateful mob".* https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/31/macron-terms-yellow-vest-leaders-hateful-mob-combative-new-years/ *An excerpt from his speech below (though my French is rather rusty and it may not be accurate). I must say, he looks very imperial in that outfit, no?* *You are a hateful mob, you French!I am going to stay put in the Elysee and keep grinding you into t... more »
Christmas Colors Light Up a Diverse Syria as Peace & Stability Return – and the West Barely Noticed
[image: undefined] *Damascus Old City, people thronged to the streets to celebrate Christmas 2018. © Vanessa Beeley* Christmas celebrations have literally radiated out across Syria and western media was curiously silent in the face of such displays of unity and solidarity among Syria's diverse peoples. Syrians saw off the year 2018 under a glittering canopy of festive lights and elaborate decorations adorn the streets of many cities, towns and villages throughout much of the country. Izraa, a town in the southern province of Daraa, was liberated from US Coalition client terrorism i... more »
Bodyguard sent Macron secret messages about Yellow Vest protestors in growing scandal
*Alexandre Benalla has said that he exchanged messages with Emmanuel Macron using a secret messaging app Telegram until prosecutors opened an investigation into his diplomatic passport a couple of weeks ago.* *https://fr.sputniknews.com/france/201812311039493107-benalla-macron-echanges-gilets-jaunes/* *As head of Macron's personal security detail, Alexandre Benalla, was fired in July after he was filmed putting on a police helmet and attacking protesters.* *Macron subsequently claimed to have cut all links with Benalla.* *Benalla said that he exchanged views about the Yellow Vest pro... more »
Star Citizen - console 2.0 - the humble retail helper
The Humble Retail Helper, where is that? What did CI or Cloud Imperium do with it? Oh, yeah, automated delivery machines, they only dropped those in very recently. It's like how real retail went though (cough) Amazon (cough) self-serve (cough) customer satisfaction reaches an all-time low and many retail workers OUT OF A JOB. It's probably something to do with overhead, in CI's case the overhead of missing A.I. coders needed to finish this game so that something can be sold on the gaming market. Can this situation be salvaged? Yes, but then the next question is, "Does CI have th... more »
U.S. And Israel Formally Quit UNESCO Accusing It Of Bias
*VOA:* *US, Israel Pull Out of UNESCO, Claiming Bias * PARIS — The United States and Israel officially quit of the U.N.'s educational, scientific and cultural agency at the stroke of midnight, the culmination of a process triggered more than a year ago amid concerns that the organization fosters anti-Israel bias. The withdrawal is mainly procedural yet serves a new blow to UNESCO, co-founded by the U.S. after World War II to foster peace. The Trump administration filed its notice to withdraw in October 2017 and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu followed suit. *Read more* ... more »
Happy New Year, Siobhan; now make way for Olivia
News 1. Chris Mosher says the Halifax Examiner writing about his rehab is stressful I reported Monday: In an affidavit filed with the court earlier this month, former Halifax cop Chris Mosher says that he has suffered “negative treatment at my new job” due in part to a Halifax Examiner article about his current employment with […]
MACRON DEPLOYS 150,000 POLICE TO PROTECT HIM OVER NEW YEAR
*From The Sun* *STREETS OF RAGE Furious Yellow Vests stage New Year’s Eve protests as embattled Emmanuel Macron deploys 150,000 police officers across the countryThe protesters, angry over taxes and what they see as President Emmanuel Macron's pro-business policies, called on social media for a 'festive event' in the French capital and other cities* *By Corey Charlton1st January 2019, 11:46 amUpdated: 1st January 2019, 11:46 amFURIOUS Yellow Vest protesters continued their demonstrations in France last night with peaceful but widespread New Year's Eve protests across the country.... more »
EBOLA SUSPECT BEING MONITORED IN THE USA
*A doctor is being monitored in the USA for Ebola as the Globalist media pushes the narrative that Ebola is out of control in the DR Congo.* *Excerpts from media* *An American doctor working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, who may have been exposed to the Ebola virus, was recently flown to Nebraska Medical Center for further monitoring and evaluation, according to a statement from hospital officials* *https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2018/12/30/american-doctor-flown-to-nebraska-medical-center-after-possible-ebola-exposure/#3beacf806f19* *Aid agencies are warning over ... more »
RED ALERT! EBOLA KINGPIN CUTS OFF INTERNET AND SMS TO CARRY OUT ELECTION FRAUD IN DR CONGO
*The power grab of the DR Congo President Jopseh Kabila, a fixer giving lucrative mining rights to Globalist companies like Glencore has escalated with the government cutting off the internet and SMS to prevent a social upheaval amid fears of election fraud. * *https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/2180335/vote-fraud-fears-rise-dr-congo-internet-shut-prevent-uprising* *Millions of people in opposition strongholds to Kabila have been stopped from voting over alleged fears of spreading Ebola.* *Eugenicist Globalists George Soros, Tony Blair, Hilary Clinton have been linked t... more »
WATCH: Disabled Veteran Ripped from Wheelchair, Pepper Sprayed for Questioning Walmart ID Policy
[image: veteran] A disabled veteran was ripped from his wheelchair and pepper sprayed after asking Wal-mart employees why his wife had to show her ID for him to buy champagne. The post WATCH: Disabled Veteran Ripped from Wheelchair, Pepper Sprayed for Questioning Walmart ID Policy appeared first on The Free Thought Project.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! LET'S WORK TOGETHR TO CREATE A GREAT FUTURE FOR HUMANITY
*Eugenicist Globalists Alexis Tsipras is already trying to coopt the Yellow Vest movement, posing in Thessaloniki with a Yellow Vest.* *https://greekcitytimes.com/2018/12/30/prime-minister-launches-thessaloniki-metro-first-station/* *If Tsipras ever needs to negotiate with its "leaders", he will seek to have his NWO agents pre positioned.* *In Germany, another Globalist controlled opposition and NWO fixer Sahra Wagenknecht, who set up a copy cat momvement Aufstehen (Get Up), is advised by activists at the heart of Jeremy Corbyn's Momentum...* *https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/... more »
Platte River Power’s “green” folly
Gambling on intermittent power sources for 100% of your juice is hugely risky... and irresponsible. The post Platte River Power’s “green” folly appeared first on CFACT.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Does Not Rule Out Using Military Force On Taiwan
*BBC:* *Xi Jinping says Taiwan 'must and will be' reunited with China* Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan to accept it "must and will be" reunited with China. In a speech marking 40 years since the start of improving ties, he reiterated Beijing's call for peaceful unification on a one-country-two-systems basis. However, he also warned that China reserved the right to use force. While Taiwan is self-governed and de facto independent, it has never formally declared independence from the mainland. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: The Taiwan government respond... more »
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, January 2, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Wednesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Primeiro Jazz do Ano @ Bar do Nanam (Centro) – This is the first evening of jazz at Bar do Nanam of 2019. As always, they are continuing on […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, January 2, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Actor Chow Yun-fat to Donate His Entire $714 Million Fortune
*John Vibes* - Chow is known to live an extremely frugal lifestyle and claims to shop at thrift stores.
11 Reasons Why Sugar Is Killing You
*Dr. Mercola* - Sugar is one of the world's leading killers.
The Election Will Be About The Environment
We're having an election this year. And Leyland Cecco writes in *The Guardian* that the environment will be -- among all the issues -- front and centre: When Canadians cast their votes next October, they will do so amid standard electoral issues: jobs, the economy and foreign policy. But in a country largely dependent on resource extraction, a pair of politically fractious additions have risen to the top: carbon taxes and pipelines. Trudeau's carbon tax kicked in yesterday, and Andrew Scheer echoed Ontario premier Doug Ford's claim that it was "the worst tax ever." Scheer has no ... more »
A Chinese Invasion of Taiwan: What Happens? Who Wins?
*J. Michael Cole* *Security, Asia* We take a look. *Key point: "In the end, absent a U.S. and Japanese commitment to intervene in the early stages of an attempted PLA invasion of Taiwan, there is only a slim likelihood that the Taiwanese military would be able to “defeat” its opponent in the conventional sense of the term."* A consensus seems to have developed among a large number of defense analysts in recent years arguing that despite the balance of power having shifted in China’s favor, Beijing has no intention to use its military to *invade Taiwan* and thus resolve the Taiwa... more »
How the Military Is Making Sure the F-35 Can Fight the Wars of the Future
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Thanks to more weapons testing. *Key point: Subjecting the F-35 to a range of extreme combat circumstances has also been fundamental to F-35 SDD testing to ensure the aircraft could operate and fight while freezing or baking, test pilots said.* When a single F-35 used sensors, on-board computers and targeting systems to find, track and destroy two airborne drones at the same time with air-to-air missiles, the emerging 5th Gen fighter transitioned into a new era for offensive attack missions. Last year, an F-35 pilot fired two Advanced Medium-Range Air... more »
The Next China Threat: An Invasion of Taiwan?
*Wendell Minnick* *Security, Asia* Could Beijing reall do it? *Key point: China’s formal sea lift capability has now reached four divisions consisting of 40,000 troops or 800 tanks depending on the configuration of mission requirements, Fisher said. Chinese naval investments in amphibious assault ships include seven 70,000-ton Type 071 Landing Platform Docks and six 20-40,000-ton Type 071 Landing Helicopter Docks.* China’s preparation for invading the self-ruled island of 23 million people was the focus of a unique think tank conference appropriately held on Halloween. *(This... more »
Mainstream media predicts ouster of Trump – or is it just a fantasy list?
What appears to be an anti-Trump dreamers list of events is woefully divorced from reality, though there are a few valid points to consider. The post Mainstream media predicts ouster of Trump – or is it just a fantasy list? appeared first on The Duran.
Japan's Emperor Akihito makes his final New Year's Day appearance to over 150,000 people
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Japan's first peacetime Emperor is set to abdicate in April after 30 years on the throne and greets throngs of well-wishers who had waited since the early morning to see him in his final New Year's address at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
One of the worst recycling mistakes you could make
Do you recycle? If you do, the tips in this article will help you do it better, and if you don’t, why not make it a point to start this year, armed with the essential do’s and don’ts? RELATED STORY: VIDEO: I want you to stop recycling It’s worth remembering that mankind had a zero-waste […] The post One of the worst recycling mistakes you could make appeared first on Health Nut News.
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Is Now In Charge At The Pentagon
Trump meets with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan (right) in July.Leah Millis / Reuters *Uri Friedman, The Atlantic:* *America, Meet Your (Acting) Secretary of Defense* With no military experience and just a year and a half in government, the former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan has yet to develop a foreign-policy vision of his own. It hasn’t received much attention, what with Donald Trump suddenly declaring victory against ISIS, ordering U.S. troops out of Syria, and provoking James Mattis to resign in protest. But the man who is n... more »
Nationalism Growing in Europe in Response to EU Policy of Open Borders
Reporter, Dan Lyman, gives examples of Europe on the verge of war as nationalism is rising against globalist leaders pushing mass immigration and open borders. Migrants now are coming across the English Channel from France to the UK.
UK Authorities and Media Cover Up Motive of Islamic Stabbing Suspect Who Yelled “Allahu Akbar” and ‘Long Live the Caliphate”
Sky News reported on the stabbing without mentioning what eyewitnesses heard and what the terrorist himself is heard saying on camera. The Muslim Council of Britain says the motive was 'unclear'. Police agreed and said they were keeping 'an open mind' about the motive.
California: Pacific Gas and Electric May Face Criminal Charges over Massive Fires Caused by Their Equipment
The recent 'Camp Fire' killed 86 people and torched 150,000 acres near Sacramento. Early reports suggest it began with a broken PG&E transmission line. Investigators found that PG&E equipment caused 12 of 15 major wildfires that hit the state in 2017 and left 44 people dead.
New York Legislators’ Charity for Minority Students Spends Funds on Lavish Parties Instead of Scholarships
The group has made zero contributions for scholarships over the past two years despite receiving more than $500,000. The group refuses to disclose its 2017 tax filing despite federal laws requiring that it be published.
Video | Chile Mejor Sin TLC expuso sobre el TPP-11 en Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 Representados por la periodista Lucía Sepúlveda, la Plataforma Chile Mejor Sin TLC expuso sobre las consecuencias que tendría la ratificación del Tratado de Asociación Transpacífico, TPP-11 para la ciudadanía en la sesión de Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores.
EU's investment court may be bump in China's Belt and Road plan
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 The EU has proposed to reform the investor-state-dispute-settlement system, a move that could further complicate negotiations with China over a bilateral investment agreement, as well as their dialogue on the Belt and Road Initiative's implementation in Europe.
A wind of change! Tanzania's attitude towards foreign investors and international arbitration
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 Since 2017, the country has shown a hostile attitude towards international arbitration.
La Tunisie n'est pas prête à l'ALECA, les divergences persistent avec l'UE (Taieb)
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 La Tunisie et l'Agriculture tunisiennes ne sont pas prêtes pour signer l'Accord de libre-échange complet et approfondi (ALECA) avec l'Union européenne, a déclaré le ministre de l'Agriculture tunisien
JEFTA : le redoutable accord de libre-échange entre le Japon et l'Union européenne
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 Adopté définitivement le 12 décembre par le Parlement européen, le JEFTA est dénoncé par une partie de la classe politique, toutes les ONG de défense de l'environnement, les syndicats et les défenseurs des acquis sociaux et du droit du travail.
Différends entre investisseurs et Etat : quelles règles du jeu désormais ?
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 La Commission européenne souhaite imposer une nouvelle configuration aux mécanismes de résolution des litiges en matière d'investissement.
Revised Korea-US FTA goes into effect on Jan. 1
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 South Korea's revised free trade agreement with the United States has gone into effect as of January 1, 2019, a year after the two countries began talks on amendments at the request of Washington.
Kenya : Mise en oeuvre des accords de partenariat économique (APE) avec l'UE
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
02-Jan-2019 L'ensemble des accords communément appelés APE était supposé être une négociation conjointe entre les pays d'Afrique de l'Est et l'UE. Mais seuls le Kenya et le Rwanda ont signé l'accord.
Tratado de Protección y Promoción de Inversiones entre Argentina y Qatar
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
28-Dec-2018 El Tratado mantiene amplios derechos para los inversores, incluidos algunos de los que usan con más frecuencia para demandar a los Estados: Trato Justo y Equitativo, la Expropiación Indirecta, el Trato Nacional y el Trato de Nación Más Favorecida.
El Ciadi obliga a Argentina a pagar 200 millones a Agbar y Suez
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
27-Dec-2018 El Ciadi, la corte de arbitraje internacional que depende del Banco Mundial, ha resuelto que el Estado argentino debe abonar una indemnización de 225,69 millones de dólares (unos 200 millones de euros) más intereses por la resolución anticipada de los contratos de gestión de aguas en la ciudad de Santa Fe.
Is Russia About To Re-Open It's Military And Intelligence Sites On Cuba?
The Russian radar station in Lourdes is about 12 miles south of Havana, Cuba. *Express:* *WW3: Vladimir Putin ‘to re-open’ Soviet military bases in CUBA sparking Cold War 2 fears* *VLADIMIR Putin is set to reactivate Soviet-era military intelligence bases in Cuba, almost 60 years after Fidel Castro and his band of revolutionaries seized power from the US-backed Fulgencio Batista on December 31, 1959.* In the darkest days of the Cold War, Cuba was at the centre of tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, with the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis bringing the world closer to all-out n... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Belgian pharmaceutical companies have supplied drug substances to a Mexican drug lord Critics of Syria Withdrawal Fueled Rise of ISIS Colonel Larry Wilkerson re Bush's Iraq War; Repeat in Iran Spiders Can Fly Hundreds of Miles Using Electricity StratCom Apologizes For Disturbing Twitter Joke About Dropping Nukes *Stratcom?* Turkish TV Broadcasts Footage of Jamal Khashoggi’s Body Being Removed By Saudis Martin Armstrong Exposes The Dick Cheney / Donald Rumsfeld ConspiracyCalifornia Women's March Cancelled For Being "Overwhelmingly White"Louisiana Police Department... more »
In photos: When a US strike hits a family home
US aircraft are regularly hitting buildings in Afghanistan as the war escalates, even though this is known to cause civilian casualties. This is how one such strike affected an Afghan family
The Amazon That You Don't Know
When most of us think about Amazon, the first thing that pops to mind is that goofy orange smiley icon that pops up on their merchandise retailing website and the fact that it started life as an online retailer of books. What we don't think about is Amazon, the cloud computing behemoth and its links to the U.S. intelligence network. Thanks to a recent document dump called = by WikiLeaks, we now have a glimpse into the underbelly of Jeff Bezos' world that gets almost no attention from anyone. Let's start with this: Amazon Web Services or AWS states the following about itself: W... more »
The Yellow Vest Movement Has Spread Like Wildfire Across the World
*Phillip J. Watt* - The power of the people has been mightily illustrated by individuals coming together to say “enough is enough."
How Much Money In That Edusector?!!
When you're starting to wonder why so many people are interested in education, even though they have no training, experience, or apparent deep interest in education, it's helpful to see some numbers. Like 2,600,000,000. Reportsnreports is an international outfit that provides "market research reports to industries, individuals, and organizations to accelerate decision making process." They offer a library of over a half million reports with coverage of at least 30,000 niche markets. They've got reports on negative pressure wound therapy growth and the zirconium dioxide market. And ... more »
The new Congress and the history of governing by a house divided
Brooks D. Simpson, Faculty Head and Professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication, Arizona State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
The new Congress is divided into a GOP Senate and Democratic House. History provides a glimpse of what this could mean: Democrats hold the power to investigate, if not to legislate.
Only 1 out of 36 newly elected female representatives in Congress is Republican – here's why it matters
Shauna Shames, Assistant Professor, Rutgers University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Republican women face higher barriers to reaching elected office. A GOP allergy to identity politics plays a role too.
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*These British schoolchildren went back in time for an experiment where the boys studied Latin and the girls did sewing* Freed of social media they thought they'd dread it but it turned out to be a lesson they'll never forget Teacher Sue Gavan expected some sort of revolt when she told the teenage girls in her class they were going to have a needlework lesson, while the boys studied Latin. 'They had to sew a buttonhole and embroider a handkerchief, and it didn't go down well,' she admits. 'They were utterly horrified, affronted by what they rightly perceived to be completely u... more »
ROMNEY STILL THINKS THERE'S A GOOD TRUMP AND A BAD TRUMP AND IT'S WORTHWHILE TO OPPOSE ONLY THE LATTER
Even in his famous anti-Trump speech in March 2016, Mitt Romney hedged his bet: Now, not every policy that Donald Trump has floated is bad, of course. He wants to repeal and replace Obamacare. He wants to bring jobs home from China and Japan. Romney concluded that Trump was "a phony" and "a fraud" and that even Trump's orthodox Republican policies were unlikely to be executed in a serious manner. But what concerned Romney most was his certainty that a victory in the primaries for Trump (who still hasn't quite wrapped up the nomination) would lead to a far more unspeakable horror --... more »
2019: Opportunities & challenges cannabis entrepreneurs face
Marijuana professionals will have an abundance of business opportunities, questions and challenges on their radar in 2019. What follows is an overview of nine of the most important. 1. Is there potential for a federal legislative breakthrough? What is the probability of federal marijuana reform in 2019 given Washington DC gridlock and the likely focus […] 2019: Opportunities & challenges cannabis entrepreneurs face is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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*China Ignores Paris Climate Accord As CO2 Emissions Rapidly Rise* Despite being lauded by President Obama for signing the Paris UN Climate Change Accords, China is still rapidly expanding greenhouse gas emissions. President Obama and China’s President Xi Jinping issued a ‘U.S.-China Joint Presidential Statement on Climate Change’on March 31, 2016 stating that both nations were signing the Paris Accords and would take further “concrete steps” to “use public resources to finance and encourage the transition toward low carbon technologies as a priority.” The joint statement on clima... more »
Why Matt Whitaker and Letitia James Should Both Consider Recusal
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker shakes hands with President Trump at the 2018 Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference in Kansas City, Miss. (Source: Department of Justice) Let’s start with a few modest propositions: - Law enforcement officials must play it scrupulously down the middle. - It is extraordinarily dangerous for those with enormous investigative and prosecutorial power to use it to settle scores or punish opponents. - Facts and law must drive an investigation to its logical conclusion, rather than preconceived notions and political biases.... more »
Platonists Write Utopias; Aristotelians Write on Politics
In his *The Unity of Philosophical Experience*, (Chapter 3, “The Road to Scepticism”), Etienne Gilson says: Begotten in us by things themselves, concepts are born reformers that never lose touch with reality. Pure ideas, on the other hand, are born within the mind and from the mind, not as intellectual expressions of what is, but as models, or patterns, of what ought to be; hence they are born revolutionists. And this is the reason why Aristotle and Aristotelians write books on politics, whereas Plato and Platonists always write Utopias. In the Chapter 3, he blames the philosophy o... more »
"So We Go..."
"Speaking of the happy new year, I wonder if any year ever had less chance of being happy. It's as though the whole race were indulging in a kind of species introversion, as though we looked inward on our neuroses. And the thing we see isn't very pretty. So we go into this happy new year, knowing that our species has learned nothing, can, as a race, learn nothing, that the experience of ten thousand years has made no impression on the instincts of the million years that preceded" - John Steinbeck, 1941
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