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Latest From The Super-Hot Arctic
The Washington Post says the Arctic is “Super-Hot” in winter. The North Pole is an insane 36 degrees warmer than normal as winter descends – The Washington Post That super-hot air is coming south, and is forecast to obliterate the … Continue reading →
Where Did She Get Those Crazy Ideas From?
Scientists are pushing back on AOC’s claim that we only have 12 years left to save the planet. Axios on Twitter: “Climate scientists are pushing back” Where did she get these crazy ideas from? She got it from them. The … Continue reading →
Medwyn Goodall, "Invocation 2"
Medwyn Goodall, "Invocation 2" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilsk2vkEWmA
The U.S. Army Want's A New Supergun With A 1,000-Mile Range
An M777ER towed howitzer with the XM907 cannon sits in front of an M777 with the original, shorter barrel. US Army *Task & Purpose:* *The Army's New Supergun Could Put China On Blast * The Army is working on a supergun with a 1,000-mile range that could potentially hit targets in the South China Sea from a gun pit on land, Army Secretary Mark Esper told reporters on Wednesday. "You can imagine a scenario where the Navy feels that it cannot get into the South China Sea because of Chinese naval vessels, or whatever," Esper said during a media roundtable. "We can – from a fixed locati... more »
Russia warns countries against militarily intervening in Venezuela
Moscow calls on all countries to give up the idea of military intervention in Venezuela, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday. “Of particular concern are signals from some capitals that outside military intervention is not ruled out. We call for abandoning such ideas,” he stressed. “We can see again the US, which is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
More deaths in widespread protests against Sudan's three-decade ruler
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The official death toll in protests raging across Sudan rises to at least 29, as citizens call for Sudan's President al-Bashir to step down after 30 years of rule.
Florida's secretary of state resigns over blackface photos
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Florida's newly appointed secretary of state resigns after photos emerge of him cross-dressed and in blackface, in an apparent attempt to mock victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Remembering Bungaree, the Indigenous explorer who helped Matthew Flinders put Australia on the map
Archaeologists have uncovered and identified the remains of British explorer Matthew Flinders, the first person to circumnavigate Australia. But did you know the infamous navigator was actually accompanied by an Australian on the voyage?
Family fears for pro-democracy activist allegedly detained in Vietnam
The family of an Australian citizen fears he has been arrested in Vietnam after they lost contact with him almost two weeks ago.
Live: Sri Lankans take wickets early as loose shots cost Australian batsmen
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Australia still has work to do to get past Sri Lanka's modest total of 144 and take control of the Test match as early wickets fall at thee Gabba on day two. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Four charged after $100m drug stash found on flight to Sydney
Four men are charged with importing almost $100 million worth of heroin and other drugs into Sydney, in one of the biggest busts of its kind in Australia.
Trump just waved a white flag of surrender (and Pelosi made him do it)
The US President was forced into a corner over the shutdown by Nancy Pelosi, but her victory in the State of the Union battle is just one in the bigger war, writes the ABC's Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel.
Kakadu has busiest year in a decade despite overall fall in NT tourism
New data shows visitation to Kakadu National Park has reached its highest point since 2009, despite grim outlooks for the Northern Territory's tourism sector elsewhere.
Publisher’s Platform: Anyone there? The government shutdown – Month 2
Opinion I take a ferry to work guarded at times by now unpaid members of the Coast Guard. Next week with increasing trepidation, I will go through TSA Security with more unpaid professionals on the job monitoring security to then board a plane to be routed to NYC by unpaid Air Traffic Controllers. I am... Continue Reading
Israel Strikes Northern Gaza Strip in New Act of Aggression
PressTV Published on Jan 23, 2019 Israeli warplanes have pounded the besieged Gaza Strip hours after the regime’s shelling of the enclave left one Palestinian dead. end
CrossTalk: Buzzfeed Debacle — Lying MSM!
RT Published on Jan 23, 2019 Another Russiagate bombshell fizzles. This time it was Buzzfeed. This prompted The Intercept to write “Beyond BuzzFeed: The 10 Worst, Most Embarrassing US Media Failures on the Trump/Russia Story.” Has hatred for Trump destroyed the profession of journalism? CrossTalking with Tim Black and John Cardillo. end
Palestinian Boat Catches Fire as Israeli Navy Fires at Fishermen Off Gaza
Palestinian Boat Catches Fire as Israeli Navy Fires at Fishermen Off Gaza by https://www.presstv.com/ A Palestinian fishing boat has caught fire after Israeli naval forces repeatedly opened fire on a group of vessels off the northern coast of the blockaded Gaza Strip. – Palestinian media on Thursday reported that the Israeli navy fired on Gaza fishing […]
We Just Experienced An Event That Shows Americans Are Not Prepared
X22Report Published on Jan 24, 2019 Initial jobless claim are lowest since 1969, everytime we have seen this we entered a recession, but this was not know until months or a year later when the government reports the official start of a recession. We just had our first indicator on how the American people are not […]
“Maduro Must Go!” – Trump Administration Backs Venezuela Regime Change
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live 8 hours ago President Trump yesterday recognized Venezuelan opposition legislator as the legitimate president of the country and warned that “all options are on the table” if Venezuela’s elected president moves against protestors or expelled US embassy staff who refuse to leave Caracas. US neocons applaud Trump’s move. Does the US president finally […]
#FakeNewsMedia Finally Perform Seppuku, Harakiri, Self-Immolation and Its Own Controlled Demolition
Lionel Nation Published on Jan 23, 2019 “As societies grow decadent, the language grows decadent, too. Words are used to disguise, not to illuminate, action: you liberate a city by destroying it. Words are to confuse, so that at election time people will solemnly vote against their own interests.” ― Gore Vidal end
Daniel Estulin: Back Trump or World Loses?
Daniel Estulin: Back Trump or World Loses? by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com International best-selling author, journalist and counter-intelligence expert Daniel Estulin says the world is involved in a “winner-take-all battle” in a dying global financial system. Estulin explains, “What you are seeing right now globally is not a fight between the liberals and conservatives or the Republicans and […]
A British Intelligence Fraud Creates the Coup Against Donald Trump
A British Intelligence Fraud Creates the Coup Against Donald Trump by https://larouchepac.com/ The following article is part of a three part series, please see Part I: The British Role in the Coup Against the President Is Now Exposed. Will You Act Now to Save the Nation? and Part II: The Integrity Initiative’s Foreign Agents of Influence Invade the United […]
Trump: MAGA Hat Teen Controversy Shows ‘How Evil Fake News Can Be’ — What You’re Not Being Told About The “MAGA” Kids Controversy
Trump: MAGA Hat Teen Controversy Shows ‘How Evil Fake News Can Be’ by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ In a very competitive week for Fake News, the story of Nick Sandmann, the Covington Catholic High School junior who has received death threats after an edited video of a stare-down with a Native American activist at the Rally for Life in Washington […]
Are Networks of Secret Global Intelligence Agencies Running the World? YES!
The answer is YES! At the top echelon of these intelligence agencies are Illuminists, internationalists, Globalists ie. Satanists. They not only control the west but work with their counterparts in Russia, China … to rule the world. They are execution arms of the Illuminati and NOT the head of the snake. The head of the […]
Permanent War: Congress Forbids NATO Withdrawal
RonPaulLibertyReport Streamed live on Jan 23, 2019 The Democrat-controlled House followed the Senate yesterday in passing legislation forbidding the president from withdrawing from NATO and affirming undying US support for the outdated Cold War alliance. Is NATO really about defense? Or is it a jobs program for the military industrial complex? end
Things to Know About Venezuelan Opposition Leader Recognised as President by US
Things to Know About Venezuelan Opposition Leader Recognised as President by US by https://sputniknews.com/ US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington recognises Juan Guaido as the “rightful head” of Venezuela in a move that has been fiercely blasted by President Nicolas Maduro as a coup attempt. – In the context of the ongoing presidential crisis in Venezuela, […]
Trump Names New Venezuelan President, Chaos Ensues
RT America Published on Jan 23, 2019 The Trump administration declared on Wednesday that it will recognize Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s rightful president, angering supporters of Nicolas Maduro, who won re-election in 2018. Is Venezuela on the brink of a coup, or will President Maduro be able to hold on to power […]
Trump & Allies Launch Coup Effort Against Venezuelan Government
Trump & Allies Launch Coup Effort Against Venezuelan Government by https://sputniknews.com/ On today’s episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by from Caracas by Lucas Koerner, an activist and writer for VenezuelAnalysis.com, and from Merida, Venezuela, by Paul Dobson, a writer for VenezuelAnalysis.com, and in studio by Sputnik news analyst and […]
Britain's New F-35s Are Not Ready To Fight
An F-35B Lightning II above the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, September 25, 2018. UK Ministry of Defense *Business Insider:* *The British air force just got new fighter jets, but there are doubts about whether its fleet is ready to fight* * The British Royal Air Force recently added F-35s and upgraded Eurofighter Typhoons to its air fleet. * But it appears that many of the service's aircraft have been taken off the flight line, either to go out of service or into maintenance. * Such moves between front-line service and overhaul periods are part of the life cycle of high-end... more »
The economies of the nations are being rearranged by international bankers and multinational corporations.
Hundreds of American journalists, editors, computer experts, and videographers are being laid off from their jobs at HuffPost, Buzzfeed, Gannett, and Billboard Media, while those U.S. media jobs are being filled by cheap visa workers. ...This massive backroom outsourcing has largely been ignored by reporters and editors — even though the number of white-collar visa workers in the United States has exploded to at least 1.5 million. https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2019/01/24/h-1b-visa-program-outsources-hundreds-of-media-jobs-amid-massive-u-s-job-losses/ ........ In part ...more »
U.S. State Department Orders Some Diplomats To Leave Venezuela…
The U.S. Embassy is remaining open and staffed; however, the State Department has requested all non-emergency U.S. government employees to leave Venezuela. Additionally, the U.S. embassy in Caracus is warning all American citizens to “strongly consider” departing the country while … Continue reading →
Arms Race Surges In Both Asia And Africa
Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ships and US Navy ships take part in an exercise. Defense spending is growing rapidly in the region. Photo: AFP/Michael Russell/US Navy *Andrew Salmon, Asia Times:* *Northeast Asia arms race surges in 2019* *While South Korea's arms budget focuses on the North Korean threat, massive Japanese spending looks aimed at both China and North Korea.* As China massively upgrades its power projection abilities with naval and naval air assets, and North Korea retains its nuclear and missile capabilities despite the diplomatic breakthroughs of 2018, North... more »
Brazil's first openly gay congressman flees country, citing death threats
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Jean Wyllys, Brazil's first openly gay congressman, leaves his job and flees Brazil amid increased death threats and violence since the election of President Jair Bolsonaro.
The stubborn high-pressure system behind Australia's record heatwaves
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Much like a stuck record, weather systems seem to have stalled over most of the country. But there's a reason for all this weather weirdness, writes Steve Turton.
Climate change effects recorded over decades in our backyards, researchers say
A science paper detailing the land-based effects of climate change over several decades uncovers flora diebacks and extinctions, insect booms and out-of-whack orchids.
Waterloo to get 17 high-rise towers in social housing overhaul
Waterloo would become a hub for high-rise living in Sydney under a State Government blueprint to build 17 new towers in the inner-city suburb around a new metro station.
Prisoner on 47-day hunger strike on his death bed in Canberra Hospital
A Canberra prisoner, who was jailed a decade ago for a frenzied stabbing that paralysed a man, is dying in hospital after refusing to eat for more than a month.
AMP profit and dividends slashed as scandal costs mount
AMP investors are warned to brace for a 96 per cent slump in profit and massive dividend cut as the costs of the scandals exposed in the banking royal commission continue to mount.
Man who killed housemate's dog to spend at least three years in jail
An Adelaide man who decapitated and dismembered his housemate's dog during a drug-fuelled crime spree is jailed for at least three years.
Who was Matthew Flinders? Get up to speed on the man who mapped Australia
The famous explorer joined the navy at just 15 and went on to become one of the pivotal figures in the English settlement of Australia.
Investigation launched after 12-year-old girl gives birth in Perth hospital
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Police in WA say they are working closely with the family of a 12-year-old girl who has given birth in a Perth hospital, with the case prompting a coordinated response from a range of authorities.
Two killed in 'eerily similar circumstances' as NT police plead with drivers to be safe
Police are pleading with drivers to be safe on Territory roads this Australia Day weekend, after two people were killed within hours of each other in "eerily similar circumstances".
Kidnapped teenager to receive $US25,000 reward money after escaping
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A company that offered a reward for information leading to kidnapped US teenager Jayme Closs says it now hopes to give the money directly to the 13-year-old who managed to escape her abductor.
Great Australian road trips to take in 2019
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Australia is home to some of the world's best road trips and scenic drives thanks to its geographic diversity. Does your favourite drive make the cut?
New column day
Here, on how the new Canada Food Guide points the way toward a far healthier food system - but falls far short of actually propelling us toward the end goal. For further reading... - Leslie Beck approves of the new food guide's focus on scientific evidence, while Andre Picard points out its failure to address issues of inequality which affect the availability of nutritious food for the people who need it most. The Canadian Press noted the difference in a food guide which isn't aimed at serving the meat and dairy industries. And Jake Edmiston reports on the industry replies referenc... more »
NBC Digs Itself Into Deeper Hole: Blatant Double Standard on Sandmann-Phillips Interviews
[image: nbc-digs-itself-into-deeper-hole-blatant-double-standard-on-sandmann-phillips-interviews] After grilling 16-year-old Nick Sandmann, NBC’s Savannah Guthrie gets all warm and chummy with professional agitator/crybully Nathan Phillips.
The Coming Climate Crisis
The Little Ice Age Could Offer a Glimpse of Our Tumultuous Future. BY AMITAV GHOSH Over the last couple of decades, as the impact of global warming has intensified, the discussion of climate change has spilled out of the scientific… Continue reading →
134-yr-old snowfall record broken in New York
The most snow for the date since Chester A Arthur was president. Total snowfall added up to 20 inches in parts of Western New York and the entire area saw more than a foot (more than 30 cm) of total snowfall. The city of Canandaigua broke its daily snowfall record for Jan. 19 with 7.8 ... Read more134-yr-old snowfall record broken in New York The post 134-yr-old snowfall record broken in New York appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Cocktail Hour: "With the martini we reach a fine and noble art ... you need not sing, for presently there will be singing in your heart."
*"With [the martini] we reach a fine and noble art ...* * "The proper union of gin and vermouth is a great and sudden glory; it is one of the happiest marriages on earth, and one of the shortest lived. The fragile tie of ecstasy is broken in a few minutes, and thereafter there can be no remarriage...* * "There is a point where the marriage of gin and vermouth is consummated. It varies a little with the constituents, but for a gin of 95 proof and a harmonious vermouth it may be generalised as about 3.7 to 1...* * "The goal is purification [of the mind] and that will be... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A broad expanse of glowing gas and dust presents a bird-like visage to astronomers from planet Earth, suggesting its popular moniker - The Seagull Nebula. This portrait of the cosmic bird covers a 1.6 degree wide swath across the plane of the Milky Way, near the direction of Sirius, alpha star of the constellation Canis Major. * Click image for larger size.* Of course, the region includes objects with other catalog designations: notably NGC 2327, a compact, dusty emission region with an embedded massive star that forms the bird's head (aka the Parrot Nebula, above center). IC 2177 ... more »
"The Heart of Humanity"
*"The Heart of Humanity"* by "Sitting with our sadness takes the courage to believe that we can bear the pain and we will come out the other side. The last thing most of us want to hear or think about when we are dealing with profound feelings of sadness is that deep learning can be found in this place. In the midst of our pain, we often feel picked on by life, or overwhelmed by the enormity of some loss, or simply too exhausted to try and examine the situation. We may feel far too disappointed and angry to look for anything resembling a bright side to our suffering. Still, somewh... more »
UK Artist Reveals Himself as the Original Banksy – Explains Why True Revolutionaries Are Never Mainstreamed
*Vic Bishop* - Is Banksy an artist or a carefully crafted and very profitable brand?
Venezuela crisis
In a united and seemingly coordinated front the U.S., Canada and another dozen mostly Latin American countries, including Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, quickly announced that they supported (Maduro-) rival Guaido's claim to the presidency. https://www.dailysabah.com/americas/2019/01/24/venezuelas-military-condemns-coup-attempt-by-opposition-leader ....................................................................................................................... Turkey, Russia, China, Iran, Mexico, Bolivia and Cuba expressed their support for Maduro, Marxist leader of Venezue... more »
Trump Makes Rare Cave on State of the Union Speech
"I would have done it in a different location but I think that would be very disrespectful to the State of the Union," President Trump said.
Was an Elderly Nevada Couple Shot Dead by an Undocumented Immigrant?
Wilber Ernesto Martinez-Guzman is suspected of shooting dead four Nevada residents, including Gerald and Sharon David, in January 2019.
Did 18 Million Illegal Immigrants Receive Government Checks During the Shutdown?
The 2018-19 government shutdown has resulted in fewer people being paid, not more.
Senate Rejects Rival Dem, GOP Plans for Reopening Government
In an embarrassment to Trump that could weaken his position, the Democratic proposal got two more votes than the GOP plan, even though Republicans control the chamber 53-47.
Colorado Senator Rips Cruz’s ‘Crocodile Tears’ Over Shutdown
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado noted that Cruz single-handedly shut down the government in 2013, at a time when Colorado was flooded.
Did the DOJ Change Definition of Domestic Violence on Their Website Without Explanation?
The move, which did not reflect any actual legislative change, was made without any clear reason.
Did Lettuce Kill More People in the U.S. in 2018 Than Undocumented Immigrants Did?
Undocumented immigrants do commit crime at a lower rate than native-born U.S. citizens, but not than leafy vegetables.
Chet Raymo, “The Sound And Fury”
*“The Sound And Fury”* by Chet Raymo “Not so long ago, I mentioned here Himmler and Heydrich, two of Hitler's most terrible henchmen. A friend said to me: "If there's no afterlife, no heaven or hell, then those two diabolical creatures got away with it. Their fate was no different than that of any one of their victims, an innocent child perhaps." And, yes, if there is no God who dispenses final justice, then we are left with an aching feeling of irresolution, of virtue unrewarded, of vice unpunished. Heydrich was gunned down by partisan assassins, and Himmler committed suicide a fe... more »
The Poet: Denise Levertov, "Variation On A Theme By Rilke"
*"Variation On A Theme By Rilke"* ("The Book of Hours, Book I, Poem 1, Stanza 1") "A certain day became a presence to me; there it was, confronting me- a sky, air, light: a being. And before it started to descend from the height of noon, it leaned over and struck my shoulder as if with the flat of a sword, granting me honor and a task. The day's blow rang out, metallic- or it was I, a bell awakened, and what I heard was my whole self saying and singing what it knew: I can." ~ Denise Levertov
Bourke Heatwave Update
Afternoon temperatures at Bourke, NSW this month have averaged 4C cooler than January 1896, with every day since January 4 cooler than 1896. Spreadsheet It was much hotter at other locations in Australia that month too. TimesMachine: August 18, 1896
"I Hope I End Up..."
"I don't want to pass through life like a smooth plane ride. All you do is get to breathe and copulate and finally die. I don't want to go with the smooth skin and the calm brow. I hope I end up a blithering idiot cursing the sun- hallucinating, screaming, giving obscene and inane lectures on street corners and public parks. People will walk by and say, "Look at that drooling idiot. What a basket case." I will turn and say to them, "It is you who are the basket case! For every moment you hated your job, cursed your wife and sold yourself to a dream that you didn't even conceive. For... more »
U.S. foundations funding Canadian anti-pipeline protests
From CBC News January 22, 2019 Debate grows over impact of American funding being directed towards Canadian environmental campaign. Excerpts below in italics with my bolds. Alberta at Noon host Judy Aldous spoke to researcher and blogger Vivian Krause, as well as award-winning Calgary author Chris Turner, Monday about the degree to which U.S. dollars […]
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Report: Taliban Have Agreed To Not Make Afghanistan A Safe Haven For ISIS And Al Qaeda
*Business Insider:* *The Taliban reportedly agreed with the US to not make Afghanistan a safe haven for exporting terrorism, even as it continues to terrorize Afghans* * During the fourth day of peace talks between Taliban leaders and US diplomats, the insurgent group has reportedly made major concessions to the US. * A source familiar with the talks told the Wall Street Journal that Taliban leadership has agreed to oppose militant groups using Afghanistan to stage terrorist attacks outside the country. * Although the Taliban has fought against ISIS, the concession would mean they... more »
“How Little Boys Learn To Be Little Men”
*“How Little Boys Learn To Be Little Men” * by David Cain “Even in the information age I still occasionally encounter an otherwise reasonable person who insists that men really do think about sex every seven seconds. A little thinking reveals this to be pure nonsense—it would mean the average man has been perturbed by over 500 sexual fantasies before he even arrives at work. Yet you still hear it said with a straight face. (Scientists estimate that even college students usually only have about twenty sexual thoughts a day, not seven thousand.) This not uncommon belief is so astrono... more »
"On Your Own Terms..."
"If the sun is shining, stand in it- yes, yes, yes. Happy times are great, but happy times pass- they have to- because time passes. The pursuit of happiness is more elusive; it is life-long, and it is not goal-centered. What you are pursuing is meaning- a meaningful life... There are times when it will go so wrong that you will be barely alive, and times when you realize that being barely alive, on your own terms, is better than living a bloated half-life on someone else's terms." - Jeanette Winterson
"Economic Market Snapshot 1/24/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap-Up 1/24/19”* https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/
#Jan25 : That time of year
And here it comes that time of year where it becomes so heavy and sad to just remember. It is that time of year when my generation of once young Egyptians remember how they touched heaven and knew the meaning of freedom. [image: Mubarak poster in 2011] *When Mubarak's posters were torn up in Mahallah on 25 January 2011"Reuters"*We were fortunate and misfortunate at the same time because unlike old Egyptian generations, we brought freedom and then we lost it. In the 1950s and 1960s, generations in our age lived the rise and decline of the so-called Nasserite dream that started with su... more »
Green Mountain College Announces Closure, Partnership to Help Students Complete Degree Programs
Green Mountain College (GMC) Board of Trustees have announced that the 185-year-old institution will close its doors at the end of the spring 2019 semester. GMC officials said the college has created a teach-out partnership with Prescott College to help GMC students complete their degrees before the school closes. Under the partnership, Prescott will admit […]
University of South Florida St. Petersburg Sends 430 Acceptance Emails By Accident
Officials at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) said it recently sent 430 acceptance emails to student applicants by accident. The university said the emails were delivered on Saturday, Jan. 19 and were a result of “human error”, according to a statement to ABC News. “All of us work in higher education because […]
Virginia Tech Program Trains Data Scientists to Solve Urban Problems
Data will become a more important part of problem-solving as America’s urban centers continue to gain a greater share of the U.S. population, and students at Virginia Tech are part of a forward-looking research program that uses data in an interdisciplinary approach to address areas of concern to urban planners, government policymakers and local communities.
Bennett College Continues $5M Fundraising Campaign as Feb. 1 Deadline Approaches
Bennett College, the private, all-women’s historically Black college (HBCU) in Greensboro, NC, received two major financial gifts on Thursday, bringing its fundraising total to $2.7 million, president Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins announced in a news conference.
Man Fined for Saving a Deer From a Lake and Trying to Nurse It Back to Health
By John Vibes Earlier this month, 54-year-old John Stoll Jr. of Pennsylvania helped both the Wellsville Fire Department and the Department of Conservation and Natural... more »
If Swamp Guy Tries To Break Into The House Tuesday Evening . . .
*Swamp Guy's bound to flip his lid, wouldn't you think?* *"House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said in a letter that the House will not consider a concurrent resolution authorizing the president's address in the House chamber until the government has opened."Pelosi's response came shortly after President Trump said he would show up at the House for the prime-time speech on Tuesday.“ 'Again, I look forward to welcoming you to the House on a mutually agreeable date for this address when government has been opened,' Pelosi said."* *-- washingtonpost.com, Wednesday afternoon* *by Ken... more »
Caribbean Nations Hesitate To Recognize Venezuela’s Guaidó
By Georgia Popplewell On January 10, 2019, the day Nicolás Maduro was sworn in as president of Venezuela for a second term, the Permanent Council... more »
Judith Curry On The Causes Of Recent Warming
By Paul Homewood A challenging post from Judith Curry ; https://judithcurry.com/2019/01/23/early-20th-century-global-warming/ Judith, in her usual thorough way, introduces much scientific thinking, both pro and anti. But her summing up puts the whole thing in a nutshell: In order to have any confidence in the IPCC and NCA attribution statements, much greater effort is needed … … Continue reading →
Does FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr Work For The American People or Big Telecom? Latest 5G Sales Pitch Excludes Reference to Known Issues and Opposition.
By B.N. Frank The role of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is to protect the public by regulating the Telecom Industry. Because they don’t do... more »
Pastors, not to speak is to speak
[image: Image may contain: 1 person, text] Pastors and teachers, will your sermons and teachings this week engage the actual world? Or will our passivity give folly and death more ground? Legalized infanticide in New York. Hate Hoaxes framing innocent bystanders (the Covington kids etc.). Borders open to drugs and crime, with thousands of victims. I urge every Christian minister to step up to the plate this Sunday. Conviction and courage, friends. In time of war, silence isn't golden. It's yellow. Be a Bonhoeffer. A Paul. Be like Jesus. Speak, stand, act - because of love. It... more »
Jeffrey explains how it works today
Jeffrey Varasano: "I'm old enough to remember when vilification of a 17 year old required that he be accused of grabbing a girl with zero corroboration and an ever changing story. Oh, how I long for those good ole days. Now standing motionless and smiling on video while being provoked by someone banging a drum in your face while his friend tells you to leave the continent, is enough to vilify you, your school, parents and your culture."
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The mystery of Christ
-Noah at Yerevan * The* mystery of Christ, the divine Word or Logos--the only begotten Son of the Father, is one which has baffled and confused mankind since the fall of man (his descent into material consciousness). The restoration of mankind from the place of sinner to which they have been relegated by the forces of unrighteous condemnation to that of “joint-heirs with Christ” must be accomplished if mankind are to find their freedom in this age….To this day the “scribes and Pharisees” denounce those who dare to acknowledge their own heritage as sons of God. Jesus’ claim to h... more »
Avocado Superfood: Targeting Leukemia Cancer Cells
Did you know that avocados are technically fruits, specifically single seed berries, and not vegetables? In addition to the wide array of nutrients avocados offer, they contain an anti-cancer compound that is beyond preventative with certain cancers. It's called Avocatin B, and it has been extracted to undergo trials for targeting certain cancer stem cells. There are many other health benefits offered by avocados that make it a true superfood.
President Trump Delivers Remarks About Ongoing Schumer/McConnell Negotiations and Border Funding…
President Donald Trump delivers remarks after the Senate failed to pass legislation to fund government and provide border security. The president reiterates the need for the border wall/fence, and says Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is negotiating with Senate Minority Leader … Continue reading →
Boozy emu pie a strong contender for ultimate Australia Day feast
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As if consuming a national emblem in pie form wasn't true blue enough, a WA publican has taken things to the next level by adding "a fair bit" of a quintessential Aussie beer to the mix.
Great Australian road trips to take in 2019
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Australia is home to some of the world's best road trips and scenic drives thanks to its geographic diversity. Does your favourite drive make the cut?
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- January 24, 2019
Reuters *Charles V. Peña, National Interest:* *America Knows It Cannot Win in Afghanistan—So Why Keep Fighting?* *Washington’s defense hawks keep insisting on staying in Afghanistan even though the majority of Americans want out.* A recent survey found that 57 percent of Americans, including 69 percent of military veterans, said they would support a decision by the president to remove all troops from Afghanistan. But Washington’s foreign-policy elites—neoconservatives, defense hawks, and liberal interventionists alike—reject such a notion. According to Richard Hass , president of ... more »
Turkey’s Islamist Push into South Asia Aided by American Proxies
Turkey’s Islamist Push into South Asia Aided by American Proxies by Abha Shankar IPT News Investigative Project on Terrorism Turkey’s strong backing of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) has been extensively catalogued, but not much has been written about the country’s support for the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), the Brotherhood’s ideological cousin in South Asia that also has […]
WA ponders allowing small marijuana growers to sell direct to consumers
Washington state will consider allowing small cannabis farmers to sell directly to consumers, similar to what’s allowed for wineries, breweries and distilleries, according to the state’s top marijuana regulator. The move, if approved by regulators, would give smaller growers a financial shot in the arm through increased sales – and could spur other states to follow […] WA ponders allowing small marijuana growers to sell direct to consumers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Medical cannabis business sues New Mexico over $1.5M in tax payments
Ultra Health, a vertically integrated medical marijuana operator in New Mexico, is suing the state Taxation and Revenue Department to obtain a refund of more than $1.5 million in gross-receipts taxes the company says it shouldn’t be forced to pay because it provides medicine. According to Ultra Health’s suit, medical marijuana should be treated like […] Medical cannabis business sues New Mexico over $1.5M in tax payments is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
FOIA Release Sheds Light on Department of Interior’s Under-Scrutinized Role in Immigration: FRINFORMSUM 1/24/2019
No More Deaths Trials Shed Needed Light on Department of Interior’s Immigration Role Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Wright argued the first of the Trump administration’s three cases against the humanitarian aid organization No More Deaths in Tucson last week. (The group leaves food and water for migrants crossing the desert and has led efforts to […]
Privacy at Risk: Security Expert Warns “Smart Device” Users to Beware
[image: privacy-at-risk-security-expert-warns-smart-device-users-to-beware] Are the conveniences of Smart Homes worth the accompanying risks? Warnings from an expert at IBM Security indicate that the answer is “No.”
Jackson Lee Out as CBCF Chief, but Will Congress Condemn Firing Employees Who Allege Rape?
[image: jackson-lee-out-as-cbcf-chief-but-will-congress-condemn-firing-employees-who-allege-rape] Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, the leftist from Texas, quit as chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation on Wednesday after she was alleged to have fired a woman after it became known the woman was suing the foundation after she was raped by her supervisor.
Was Sen. Chuck Schumer a Client of ‘Hollywood Madam’ Heidi Fleiss?
8chan and #QAnon trolls worked diligently to push this smear campaign into the mainstream.
Yahoo! News Republished a Satirical Article from The Onion
An unusual cross-posting briefly blended satire with actual news.
World News Briefs -- January 24, 2019 (Evening Edition)
*Daily Mail:* *Showdown in Venezuela: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns the US will take 'appropriate action' if Nicolas Maduro tries to remove any American diplomats, as clashes break out after Trump recognizes the opposition leader as president* * Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, 35, declared himself interim president in Caracas on Wednesday * The White House swiftly recognized him as 'interim president' in a move intended to force out Nicolas Maduro * Officials said oil sanctions could be in place this week which would further hit the socialist country's economy * Ma... more »
Sour note hits the music business
Low pay, long hours and a cashless society threaten the viability of making music, as musicians are forced to look for new ways of marketing their bands.
Nuclear war, climate change threats keep Doomsday Clock close to apocalypse
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A renewed nuclear arms race, rising greenhouse gas emissions and the emergence of state-sponsored disinformation campaigns have left the modern world as close to annihilation as it was at the height of the Cold War, atomic scientists say.
'I'm tan. It's pretty obvious': Osaka responds to 'whitewashing' cartoon
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Naomi Osaka says she does not believe one of her sponsors intended to "whitewash" her in an advertising campaign, but hopes they will consult her in future.
Liberals stir the culture war pot but who's listening?
The Coalition has been using the (annual) debate about Australia Day as political ammunition. But this year it got messy, writes Michelle Grattan.
News Quiz: Can you win an Oscar or a Razzie?
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Awards season rolled on, Keith Urban stunned a fan and two animals delighted tourists. Let's test your news knowledge.
Artist to spend one month living in tiny, indoor dome at Darwin gallery
A Darwin artist is preparing to live in a tiny transparent dome for an entire month in an endurance art exhibition entitled Cocoon of Prayers.
Water for struggling WA farmers cut to save town's supply
Agricultural water usage from state-owned water pipes are compromising drinking water supply to a regional WA town.
Dreams of rocking out on stage come true for talented girls
Dozens of budding musicians perform at one of Perth's most popular live music venues as part of a drive to support girls in the music scene.
'There is only one way to make this right': Hastie pressures China to release Yang Hengjun
Chair of Parliament's powerful intelligence committee, Andrew Hastie, ramps up pressure on Beijing to release Chinese-Australian Yang Hengjun, suggesting his detainment is designed to deter members of the Chinese diaspora from speaking out against the Communist Party.
Blown fuses to blame for Adelaide blackouts, SA Power Network says
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The company that manages South Australia's power poles and wires says a lack of electricity supply is not to blame for blackouts that hit Adelaide on its hottest ever day.
Grave of explorer Matthew Flinders found under London train station
Matthew Flinders died the day after the book detailing his circumnavigation of Australia, A Voyage to Terra Australis, was published. More than 200 years later, his body has been found during building work.
Puppies...
Found on Gab this afternoon. This calls for an old-fashioned refrigerator with a latching door! Peter
Secretary Pompeo Delivers Remarks About Venezuela at the Organization of American States…
The diplomatic activity that took place in the lead-up to the events yesterday must have been exceptionally coordinated. Literally within minutes of Venezuela’s legislature decreeing opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president dozens of countries aligned with support and affirmation. … Continue reading →
Pantomime Continues – Senate Intelligence Committee Subpoenas Michael Cohen…
Yes, the most corrupt Senate committee; at the epicenter of the legislative corruption within the ‘spygate’ fiasco; joins the resistance effort, and files a subpoena to compel testimony from Michael Cohen. It must be remembered that SSCI Chairman Richard Burr … Continue reading →
Good news: The UN’s Global Green Law is going nowhere for now
The issue is so-called "gaps" in the existing legal system, at least according to the Secretary-General's contentious report. Many delegates, including America's, said they were biased wishes, not gaps. In fact they were seen by many countries as attacks on existing laws and agreements. The post Good news: The UN’s Global Green Law is going nowhere for now appeared first on CFACT.
An Origin of Nothing
If space is nothing in the physical sense, then when did we start imagining such a “thing”? [1:1] In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth,[1:2] the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face … Continue reading →
Thinking, Positive and Negative
The highest form of thinking is negative; Negative in the sense that by establishing what something is not, one is then left with many alternatives to describe observations . The lowest form of thinking is positive, where it is emphatically … Continue reading →
Temple University Health System Changes Management as Part of new Restructuring Plan
In a recent letter sent to Temple University Health System faculty, chief medical officer Susan Freeman and chief administrative officer Alan Rosenberg will be stepping down from their posts as part of the system’s restructuring. The letter, written by the system’s president and chief executive Larry Kaiser, also stated that Temple University Hospital’s CEO Verdi […]
Schumer and McConnell Amendments to Open Government Both Fail in Senate….
The McConnell (Republican) amendment to the appropriations bill which would have funded government, including funding for a border wall/fence, failed to pass the Senate. One Democrat Senator (Joe Manchin) voted to support the republican plan. Two Republicans (Mike Lee and … Continue reading →
New Board Member: Dr. Maria K. Hartley
International Bird Rescue is pleased to welcome Dr. Maria K. Hartley to its Board of Directors. Dr. Hartley brings a wealth of experience to the Bird Rescue’s board as the global technical lead in Chevron’s Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response. She is also the assistant lead of Chevron’s Environmental Functional Team responsible for providing […]
Commentaries And Analysis On The Crisis In Venezuela
*Uta Thofern, DW:* *Venezuela at a crossroads* With broad international support, opposition leader Juan Guaido, has declared himself president. How this risky undertaking will end is completely open, writes DW's Uta Thofern. In the world's poorest rich country, anything is now possible. A second fall of the Berlin Wall. Another "Arab spring" with all the familiar consequences. A bloodbath. Or the audacious young speaker of parliament Juan Guaido's arrest, an end to the demonstrations and a relapse into the distressing resignation of recent months. *Read more* .... *Commentaries ... more »
China Supports The Venezuelan Government Under Nicolas Maduro
President Xi Jinping met with President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela at the Great Hall of the People *SCMP: **Wary China offers support to embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro* * Beijing calls for calm as it weighs prospects for its huge investments amid Caracas’ political turmoil China voiced support for the increasingly isolated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday as the Latin American country plunged deeper into turmoil over a diplomatic showdown with the United States. As oil-rich Venezuela’s main ally and creditor, China faces a dilemma – caught between b... more »
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The British Assassins and the Ibykus Principle
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The British Assassins and the Ibykus Principle Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - The British Assassins and the Ibykus Principle In his introduction to the EIR Special Report, George Bush and the 12333 Serial Murder Ring, Lyndon LaRouche, quoted Shakespeare’s Hamlet: "Murder, though it have no tongue, will speak." So, it would seem with several recent developments. Veteran investigative reporter Seymour Hersh, writing for the London Review of Books reveals that George H.W. Bush was conducting covert assassinations throughout the world in 1983-1985 fro... more »
"From what I can see, the people of Venezuela do not want to end socialism. They want to end the rule of Maduro, and get back to when socialism 'worked.' They don't understand that socialism only seems to work only as long as the seed corn lasts." Bonus #QotD
*"From what I can see, the people of Venezuela do not want to end socialism. They want to end the rule of Maduro, and get back to when socialism 'worked.' They don't understand that socialism only seems to work only as long as the seed corn lasts."* ~ Keith Weiner, on Twitter [edited for clarity] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
This is Diana’s story—a former liberal with a big heart—guest blogger
My story . . . I went to the most liberal university in my very liberal state and got myself a degree in sociology. I was a full believer in socialism and Bernie was my hero in 2016. I devoted my working life to helping people. My first job out of college I worked with families involved with the child welfare system hoping to help reunify them with education and advocacy. That system was a little messy and I felt like I could do more to help people so I began a job working with the homeless just before Trump was elected. More on that in a minute . . . At this time I was study... more »
174 foxes freed from tiny cages in China feel the ground for the first time
One hundred and seventy four foxes are feeling freedom for the first time after being rescued from a fur farm. Videos of the white foxes being freed from the tiny cages they lived show the foxes being let out at a Buddhist nursery garden, the temporary shelter that will house them until a special enclosure can be built for them by their rescuers in China. The foxes were rescued in China by animal activist Bohe, as identified by Karen Gifford, an animal rescuer who helps raise awareness and support Bohe in her efforts saving dogs from dog meat farms in the country. The farmed foxe... more »
Failed climate predictions
Wrongheaded quotes from the past: “These people and the publications have no shame in screeching nothing but alarmism and scaremongering,” says reader tomOmason. “They’ve shown themselves to be neither rational nor scientific, they all do nothing but instill and maintain panic on the public.” “Henceforth the public would do well by ignoring all of them. ... Read moreFailed climate predictions The post Failed climate predictions appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Climate Change and National Security, Part III: The Problem of Political Will
Wreckage from Hurricane Sandy (Source: Flickr/Wavian) Scientific and public understanding of climate change has evolved considerably since the late 1980s, when evidence of a changing climate first rose to public prominence. Since then, scientists have observed strong evidence of warming itself and have been able to attribute it with confidence to human activities. Nearly every day there is a new report detailing the latest scientific advance in understanding, for example, the impact of warming on oceans, glaciers, insect populations or the Greenland ice sheet, as well as the cost ... more »
DWP refuses to reveal police forces that share information on disabled protesters
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is refusing to say which police forces have passed it video footage and other information about claimants of disability benefits who have taken part in anti-fracking and anti-austerity protests. DWP’s attempt to hide its links with police forces has caused fresh anger among activists, who have this week [...]
Lobby aims to persuade MPs that DWP must First Do No Harm on assessments
Disabled activists are hoping to use a parliamentary meeting next month to persuade more MPs that action must be taken to prevent further deaths caused by the government’s much-criticised fitness for work test. The First Do No Harm lobby on 13 February aims to expose the continued harm caused to disabled people by government social [...]
Rudd accused of misleading MPs on universal credit by exaggerating jobcentre visits
The new work and pensions secretary has been accused of misleading MPs about her government’s under-fire universal credit benefit system, after she was caught exaggerating the number of jobcentres she had visited since her appointment. Amber Rudd told the House of Commons earlier this month that she had visited “many” jobcentres since being appointed to [...]
Care watchdog criticised over abandoned bid to replace service-user contracts
The care watchdog is facing heavy criticism after being forced to abandon a year-long attempt to find organisations to run a programme that sends expert service-users to assist on inspections of care homes, hospitals and care agencies across England. The Experts by Experience (ExE) programme is currently run by two contractors, Choice Support and Remploy, [...]
Marching Amidst a Divided Congress
[image: marching-amidst-a-divided-congress] How often in a legislative debate about abortion do you hear a Democrat member of Congress describe an abortion? During this Congress, pro-life activists are going to demand no less of politicians.
Russia Supports Venezuelan President Maduro's Regime
*BBC:* *Venezuela crisis: Russia condemns bid to 'usurp power' from Maduro* Russia has condemned foreign powers for backing a Venezuelan opposition leader who declared himself interim president, calling it a bid to "usurp power". Moscow said that the move violated international law and was a "direct path to bloodshed". Juan Guaidó declared himself interim leader on Wednesday - a move recognised by the US and several other nations. President Nicolás Maduro, who retains some other nations' support, broke off relations with the US in response. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor:* This i... more »
Vast Majority Of Democrats In Congress Remain Silent Or Support Coup In Venezuela
As President Donald Trump’s administration backed the overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, Democratic senators and representatives in Congress were largely silent. Some influential Democrats sided with Trump and expressed support for Juan Guaido, the right-wing opposition figure who declared himself interim president of Venezuela on January 23. But The post Vast Majority Of Democrats In Congress Remain Silent Or Support Coup In Venezuela appeared first on Shadowproof.
US and China 'miles and miles' apart from resolving trade war: US official
Wall Street fell to its session lows overnight after a senior US official said Beijing and Washington are "miles and miles" apart from striking a trade deal next week.
How to buy good school shoes and protect your kids' feet
School is almost back in session, and if you haven't already, it's time to check if your children's shoes still fit their growing feet.
The cave rescue you didn't hear about — and its tragic outcome
Last month 15 "rat-hole" miners were trapped more than 100 metres underground in an Indian cave when the mine shaft they were working in flooded. Only one body has been recovered but the incident has received barely any attention.
'It's still raw': Family reveals pain after arrest over cheerleader's death
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The family of Gold Coast Titans cheerleader Breeana Robinson says the last six years has been horrendous, after the arrest of an ex-boyfriend who is now suspected of throwing the 21-year-old over an 11th storey balcony.
Indigenous superhero Kyle fights stereotypes — just in time for Australia Day
Meet Kyle Burton, a brave, Indigenous superhuman from Darwin who works for the Commonwealth Government to help rid the nation of a drug epidemic gripping rural Australia.
Russia warns US against intervening in Venezuela after Washington backs President's rival
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Moscow says external forces led by the US are fuelling chaos by supporting opposition to President Nicolas Maduro, in an illegal attempt to seize power.
Farmer blames PFAS for growing number of animal deformities
In the shadow of an RAAF base's PFAS contamination, the heartbreak of watching fish grow with twisted spines and deformed skulls took breeder Greg Semple to a "pretty dark place".
'The drought has finally got us': One of Qld's largest pig farms closes
A free-range pig farmer is forced to dispose of more than 500 free-range pigs as the rising cost of grain takes its toll on the pork industry.
Donald Trump's former 'fixer' subpoenaed by Senate Intelligence Committee
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Michael Cohen, who once said he would take a bullet for Mr Trump, is a central figure in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election.
Waste-to-energy has 'big potential', but caution urged
The development of waste-to-energy plants in Australia is underway and, while the potential is strong, there are some economic and environmental hurdles to jump first.
Great Australian road trips to take before summer ends
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Australia is home to some of the world's best road trips and scenic drives thanks to its geographic diversity. Does your favourite drive make the cut?
Will Indigenous voters in Gilmore go for Warren Mundine?
Warren Mundine hopes his Yuin heritage, connecting him to the marginal seat of Gilmore, will be enough to win the support of the seat's Indigenous population at the next Federal Election.
As temperatures soar and fires burn, here's how you can help wildlife
As temperatures soar around the country, it's not just humans who are struggling to keep cool, with native animals on the search for water and shade.
Woman jailed over death of employee who fell from forklift at junkyard
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An employee was killed when he fell three metres from a raised forklift that Maria Jackson was driving.
UN calls for Australia to consider suspending Adani project amid Indigenous rights concerns
The United Nations asks the Australian Government to consider suspending the Adani project in central Queensland until it gains the support of a group of traditional owners who are fighting the miner in court.
Australia's mysterious land of fire and ice holds the secrets to Earth's past and future
Australia's tallest mountain — with its active volcano — is probably not one you've heard of. But once you see it, it's impossible to forget.
Enforce water restrictions before turning to desalination, Sydney mayor argues
A Sydney Mayor is calls for water restrictions to be enforced early, as the NSW Government prepares to switch on the city's desalination plant tomorrow.
Agency: Deadly California Fire Caused By Homeowner Equipment
The fire was one of more than 170 fires that torched the state in October 2017. It destroyed more than 5,600 structures over more than 57 square miles (148 sq. kilometers) in Sonoma County.
Florida Elections Chief Resigns After Blackface Photos Emerge
Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigned just hours after he testified about election lawsuits before a state legislative committee.
Senate Subpoena for Michael Cohen; Lawyer Says He’ll Comply
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen intends to comply with the interview demand related to the Russia investigation.
GOP Plan to End Shutdown Fails in Senate
The GOP plan, supported by President Donald Trump, would have given him the money to build his border wall but did not get the votes required to advance in the Senate.
Social Nirvana
Imagine a country where all resources (labor, land, capital) are used to produce goods and services for foreigners. Its residents, good patriots, import nothing and put all the money they earn from exports under their mattresses. Exports are 100% of GDP, there are no imports, and the trade surplus (in goods and services) is also […] The post Social Nirvana appeared first on Econlib.
California Monarch Butterfly Numbers Plunge Almost 90 Percent in One Year
The majestic monarch butterfly is a symbol for biodiversity and environmental health in North America, a land once teeming with wildlife. But now the iconic species may be on the verge of dying out due to habitat loss, overuse of pesticides, and other similar factors. Recently, it was said that the species has seen a decline of over 80 percent from their original counts in the mid-1990s, and things don’t appear to be getting any better (especially since companies like Monsanto and Bayer refuse to change their ways when it comes to toxic pesticides and GMOs). With the monarch hangi... more »
California Medical Doctor Sues Medical Board Over Intimidating Doctors Who Write Vaccine Medical Exemptions
Dr. Kennedy has been in medicine for almost 50 years. He is currently residing and practicing in the State of California. After the passage of California SB 277 in 2015 which removed parental rights to refuse vaccines for their children, parents began coming to see him to see if they could receive a medical exemption for vaccines. Dr. Kennedy believes that so many parents came to him because other doctors were afraid to write medical vaccine exemptions, fearing reprisals from the California State Medical Board. Dr. Kennedy states that doctors fear the loss of their medical license ... more »
Jan. 24. Don't kid yourself.
This IS world war three. _________________________________________________________________ The U.S. has a long history of overthrowing governments all over the world, and installing American-controlled puppets. It happened in Iran back in 1948 when the U.S. overthrew the elected goverment and installed the shah as a dictator. It happened in Congo - often. It has been happening in South America for well over a hundred years. And, after 1945, Canadians have lined up to chirp support for the U.S. in getting rid of leaders who are not as nice as they should be to American big business. ... more »
Marvelous for constipation, almost instantly softens stools
Estimates suggest up to 20 percent of the general population experience chronic constipation, characterized by hard, dry and difficult to pass stools, and/or having less than three bowel movements per week. Chronic constipation also accounts for at least 8 million annual doctor’s visits in the U.S. While temporary constipation can be the result of simply […] The post Marvelous for constipation, almost instantly softens stools appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trump's Wealth Tax Plan Is A Billion Times More Radical Than Ocasio's Marginal Tax Rate Proposal
As I've been explaining, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's 60-70% marginal tax rate on all annual income over $10,000,000 would struggle be be called moderate. It's actually quite conservative. How many people have annual *incomes* of over $10,000,000? And those very few people who do, would only have to pay the 60-70% rate on the income *over* $10,000,000. That threshold is absurd and should be down around $800,000 (with perhaps a 40% rate) then rise to a million dollars with a 50% rate and climb gradually (rates increasing) towards $5 million will the top rate-- 80% kicks in. That's a... more »
Why You Can’t Trust the CDC on Vaccines
The major media dismiss public vaccine policy critics as “conspiracy theorists”, but no conspiracy is required to explain how it can be true that the CDC deceives about vaccines. By Jeremy R. Hammond, Children’s Health Defense Contributing Writer As I have covered in previous articles for Children’s Health Defense, the fundamental assumptions underlying the […] The post Why You Can’t Trust the CDC on Vaccines appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Alchemical Processing of Humanity - Michael Hoffman
A more simplified version has been made by Truth Stream Media. Does Society realise it's being initiated? These were both made independently of each other, and yet hours apart. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Marijuana firm Caliva closes $75 million funding with assist from NFL great Joe Montana
Caliva, a vertically integrated cannabis company based in California, closed its first round of funding, snagging $75 million the firm will use to expand its product offerings as well as its retail footprint in the Golden State. Former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player and Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana […] Marijuana firm Caliva closes $75 million funding with assist from NFL great Joe Montana is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Woman gathers loads of donations for Native American tribe struggling in govt. shutdown
The Oglala Lakota American Indians already struggle on the reservation with high rates of poverty and unemployment. The partial government shutdown is making it worse. A Gilpin County resident last week organized a drive to gather food and other basic items to assist the Oglala Lakota American Indians, who she said are struggling due to the partial government shutdown. About 800,000 federal workers in the U.S. are going without pay as lawmakers in Washington, D.C. remain gridlocked over President Donald Trump's demand for a barrier along the country's southwestern border. Laura Ri... more »
Current Time – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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Earth Swallowed Another Planet and (Maybe) That’s Why Life Exists
https://www.space.com/43103-planetary-collision-life-earth.html
What Happens When a Smoker Quits?
http://www.anupamghose.com/what-happens-when-a-smoker-quits/
If You’re Tired of Having an Itchy Scalp, Here’s What You Need to Know
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#EyelashMites: Millions Of People Have Them And Don’t Know (Symptoms)
https://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/eyelash-mites-millions-of-people-have-them-and-dont-know-symptoms/?utm_source=HHL
Nearly 200 cognitive biases that rule out everyday thinking
https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/this-giant-cognitive-bias-codex-will-transform-your-understanding-of-yourself?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1548299378
The Cause of Alzheimer’s Could Be Coming From Inside Your Mouth, Study Claims
https://www.sciencealert.com/new-evidence-reveals-an-unexpected-culprit-behind-alzheimer-s-disease?fbclid=IwAR3MW-FpXrbP5nCTqzbEyyP8ih0YAZQYZ5cRAlsaej9KJZGK5UhEFqfahV4
10 Facts You Might Not Know About #Coffee
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High-intensity exercise may influence appetite regulation and food selection
https://askthescientists.com/high-intensity-exercise-may-influence-appetite-regulation-food-selection/
I’m Sharing 11 Devastating Money Mistakes I Made in My 20s So You Can Avoid Them.
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Hear Cliven Bundy LIVE on Jan. 25th or via Archive, on STOP THE PRESSES! with Mark Anderson
*Mark Anderson* | The gentleman of the West explains his principles.
Venezuela Crisis: World Reaction
*DW:* *Venezuela crisis: How the world sees it* Venezuela is in the midst of a political crisis after opposition politician Juan Guaido declared himself president. DW takes a look at how countries in South America and beyond reacted to the move. Venezuela's opposition leader and president of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido, stunned the world on Wednesday when he declared himself acting president. The move has split opinion in the international community, with some countries recognizing the 35-year-old as president, several voicing support for President Nicolas Maduro, and othe... more »
How to Stop the ‘Monkey Mind’ Phenomenon
By Cherie Roe Dirksen, Conscious Life News You’ve heard of the monkey mind, right? It’s the Buddhist term meaning a restless; unsettled; confused; inconstant; indecisive and somewhat uncontrollable state of mind. It’s when the ego thinks it’s in control and uses the mind (thoughts) as its conduit — a state most of us have found […]
Terence McKenna Explains Why Television is the Most Dangerous Addictive Drug in Society
By Dylan Charles, Waking Times So much insanity is being broadcast into our society that people are beginning to crack and turn on each other. Just this week we saw how the mainstream media nearly instigated angry leftist mob lynchings by misrepresenting a confrontation between some Catholic high school kids and a Native American elder. […]
'Maduro Must Go!' - Trump Administration Backs Venezuela Regime Change
President Trump yesterday recognized Venezuelan opposition legislator as the legitimate president of the country and warned that "all options are on the table" if Venezuela's elected president moves against protestors or expelled US embassy staff who refuse to leave Caracas. US neocons applaud Trump's move. Does the US president finally have his very own "Syria" on his hands?
President Trump: All Options Are On The Table In Regards To Venezuela
*New York Times*: *Trump Administration Urges Allies to Support Guaidó in Venezuela* WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on nations across the Americas on Thursday to recognize the Venezuelan opposition leader as head of the country’s legitimate government and to break ties with President Nicolás Maduro. Mr. Pompeo, speaking at a meeting in Washington of the 35-member Organization of American States, reiterated the United States’ recognition of Juan Guaidó, head of the National Assembly, as the new president of Venezuela. President Trump first announced the recogni... more »
America's Secret Plan for Winning a War Against North Korea
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Exactly what U.S. Operations Plan 5015 (OPLAN 5015) entails is classified. Fragments have been reported in the Japanese and South Korean press. But what details have emerged indicate that in 2015, a new approach was taken toward the old problem of how to fight a bellicose North Korea and its huge arsenal of conventional and unconventional weapons. *The question is how much stock to put in OPLAN 5015. David Maxwell, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces colonel who now teaches at Georgetown University’s Center for Security Studies, warns against taking... more »
Michael Bloomberg: Johns Hopkins University Needs Armed Police Force
Former Mayor of New York and major donor to Johns Hopkins University Michael Bloomberg, recently said it’s “ridiculous” that the university does not have an armed police force. “When you have a city that has the murder rate that Baltimore has, I think it’s ridiculous to think that they shouldn’t be armed,” Bloomberg said. The […]
Guardian Wants To Add 15% VAT To Your Energy Bills
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public Surely the Guardian, not to mention the EU, would not want to deliberately mislead us? The UK leads the European Union in giving subsidies to fossil fuels, according to a report from the European commission. It found €12bn (£10.5bn) a year in support for […]
Can we trust companies to solve the problems they cause?
Large companies have a huge impact on the communities they call home
Democratic Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Leaves 2 Posts After It Was Discovered She Fired an Aid for Reporting Sexual Assault
The case involves a 19-year old intern with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation who alleges that, in 2015, the internship coordinator took her out drinking one night and forced her to perform unwanted sexual acts. She was fired after disclosing that she planned to sue the Balck Caucus.
New National Intelligence Strategy Report has Geopolitical Focus on 'Adversaries' Russia and China; China Responds
In a press conference to his staff in McClean, Va. yesterday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Dan Coats presented the 2019 National Intelligence Stratgy Report, which is released every four years. This is a geopolitical tract which emphasizes the dangers posed by such "traditional adversaries" as Russia and China, as well as North Korea and Iran, reflecting a shift away from previous years' focus on combatting international terrorism. It is also said to echo the intelligence community's "unanimous" 2017 conclusion that Russia interfered in the U.S.'s 2016 presidential elec... more »
Washington Goes for Regime-Change in Venezuela; Formally Recognizes President of National Assembly as Head of State
Egged on by London's War Party in Washington, including Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the White House today announced that it was "recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the Interim President of Venezuela. In its role as the only legitimate branch of government duly elected by the Venezuelan people, the National Assembly invoked the country's constitution to declare Nicolas Maduro illegitimate, and the office of the presidency therefore vacant." Canada and a number of Ibero- American countries—including Brazil,... more »
Venezuela Has Shut Down The Internet
Confirmed: Major Internet disruptions in #Venezuela amid protests; YouTube, Google search and social media knocked largely offline #KeepItOn https://t.co/ZMKgc4SU81 pic.twitter.com/XqXZStWQcG — NetBlocks.org (@netblocks) January 23, 2019 *BestVPN:* *Major internet disruption reported in Venezuela amid protests* The Netblocks Internet Shutdown Observatory is reporting major internet disruptions in Venezuela amid growing political tension and civil unrest around the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro’s presidency. The report suggests that they have targeted social media services such as ... more »
Popular Dating Site Says Avoiding Anyone With Different Political Views Is Now More Important Than Not Having Cooties
Never used an online dating site, and never would. From *what I know of them*, the whole thought to me is scary. But I found this little story kinda interesting, and a microcosm of our time. “Great sex” has been the widely favored reply since dating app OkCupid first started asking its users this question in 2003 ― until now. For the first time in the app’s 15-year history, users in major cities like New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles have tipped the scale in favor of compatible politics, OkCupid told *HuffPost*. The overall number of women prioritizing politics over sex do... more »
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