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States of Emergency Risk Democracy Itself
President Trump's threat to declare a national emergency surrounding immigration and border walls is described here: Matthew Choi (2019, January 9). Trump says he has an 'absolute right' to declare a national emergency for his border wall. Politico, https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/09/trump-national-emergency-border-wall-1092147 Every declaration of a national emergency presents the terrifying prospect of increased executive power enabled by the "exceptions" to democratic processes occurring during official "emergencies." National emergencies centralize power with the executi... more »
DNA Sought of Males at Center Where Comatose Woman Had Baby
The woman who gave birth had been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years after a near-drowning.
In Shaming 90-Year-Old Rider, Anti-Doping Earns a Black Eye
As USADA's own investigators eventually determined, he knew he hadn't doped. Instead, Grove had been inadvertently contaminated, probably by a dinner of cow's liver he ate.
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Announces Divorce on Twitter
A note posted on Bezos' Twitter account said the two of them will remain "cherished friends," as well as "partners" in ventures and projects.
“Internet of Roads” — Colorado Goes All-in With Increased Radiation and Surveillance
By Kevin Samson Evidently, a test run for smart pavement in Colorado that I reported on back in May 2018 was successful enough to give...more »
Massachusetts medical marijuana provider raises $12.5 million to boost growth
Middlesex Integrative Medicine is joining forces with Full Moon Investments in a $12.5 million deal through which the private fund will take an equity stake in the Boston-based provider of medical cannabis. The transaction provides Middlesex access to more capital to build out its cultivation and laboratory facilities as well as three planned dispensaries. It […] Massachusetts medical marijuana provider raises $12.5 million to boost growth is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Climate change: ‘Right to repair’ gathers force
By Paul Homewood Harrabin is uncritically promoting the latest EU attempt to save the planet: It is frustrating: you buy a new appliance then just after the warranty runs out, it gives up the ghost. You can’t repair it and can’t find anyone else to at a decent price, so it joins the […]
U.S. Water Fluoridation: A Forced Experiment that Needs to End
By the Children’s Health Defense Team The United States stands almost entirely alone among developed nations in adding industrial silicofluorides to its drinking water—imposing the community-wide measure without informed consent. Globally, roughly 5% of the population consumes chemically fluoridated water, but more people in the U.S. drink fluoride-adulterated water than in all other countries […] The post U.S. Water Fluoridation: A Forced Experiment that Needs to End appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan: The $1 Trillion F-35 Is 'F-----' And Shouldn't Have Been Made
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) listens next to Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan during a Cabinet meeting on day 12 of the partial U.S. government shutdown at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 2, 2019. REUTERS/Jim Young *Business Insider:* *Trump's new Pentagon chief reportedly said the $1 trillion F-35 is 'f-----' and shouldn't have been made* * Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, has reportedly been railing against Lockheed Martin's F-35 in private meetings, Politico reported Wednesday. * At one point, he reportedl... more »
Why Progressives Should Support Pay-As-You-Go Budgeting Rules
Responding to the opposition that some House Democrats, the Economic Policy Institute, Paul Krugman, and others have expressed to pay-as-you-go budgeting rules, I recently published an op-ed arguing that those rules are essential to pursuing the progressive legislative agenda. Pay-go will not only allow major progressive initiatives but may well be crucial to their enactment. By themselves, neither a major social initiative, such as Medicare-for-All or universal child care subsidies, nor a major increase in taxes on the affluent and wealthy corporations, is likely to pass. Worrie... more »
The Alzheimer’s blood marker you do not want to ignore
While many health screens are overrated or unnecessary, a few stand out as vitally important. For example, while most people will check their cholesterol on a regular basis, even though high cholesterol has been proven to have no significant impact on heart health, few consider checking their serum ferritin (stored iron) level. Most doctors also […] The post The Alzheimer’s blood marker you do not want to ignore appeared first on Health Nut News.
Another foot of snow in Japan
Heavy snow fell in a wide area along the Sea of Japan coast as well as central and eastern Japan from Tuesday through Wednesday morning. Up to 65 cm (31 inches) of snow was recorded in Niigata Prefecture and 55 cm in Nagano Prefecture in just 24 hours. Near Tokyo, the first snow of the ... Read moreAnother foot of snow in Japan The post Another foot of snow in Japan appeared first on Ice Age Now.
France Moves to Ban ALL Protests as PM Announces Major Crackdown on Yellow Vests
[image: vest]Prime Minister Edouard Philippe presented the new initiative to curtail the violence and unrest while targeting "troublemakers" and banning anonymity through wearing masks
In Another Embarrassing Defeat, Commons Passes Amendment To Help Kill May’s Brexit Deal
The post In Another Embarrassing Defeat, Commons Passes Amendment To Help Kill May’s Brexit Deal appeared first on The Duran.
California, Get Rid Of Paper Receipts But Don't Use Anti-Science Scaremongering As The Reason
A California lawmaker wants to ban paper receipts - those annoying long things that immediately get lost in a grocery bag - but instead of promoting the legitimate reason to get rid of them, they are useless, he invoked chemical scaremongering. read more
Cancer Deaths Continue To Fall But A Crisis May Still Be On The Horizon
Death rates from cancer have falling for the 25 years, but the next generation may cause a tick back up. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, behind heart disease. Both have age as risk factors but also large behavioral components. For cancer, smoking has been the second greatest risk factor overall (and number one for lung cancer) but heart disease is greatly impacted by fitness. And many cancers can be directly linked to metabolic problems. The current levels of obesity among young people mean that cancer deaths could be at a plateau. read more
77,000 Jailed In Turkey Since The Failed Coup In 2016
By Joziah Thayer According to a report from Reuters, 100 Turkish soldiers were arrested in Turkey this week for their alleged ties to Fethullah Gulen... more »
French Government Moves to Impose a Police State in Response to Gilets Jaunes
By Kurt Nimmo Marking up the Arc de Triomphe, smashing the face of the Marianne statue, a symbol of the French state, and trashing private...more »
How Times Have Changed: Pentagon Papers Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg Wins The 2018 Olof Palme Human Rights Prize—48 Years Later
By Catherine J. Frompovich An incredible, but late, distinction and well-placed honor has been awarded to one of the preeminent whistleblowers in history, the now-87-year-old... more »
President Bolsonaro Announces Brazil Leaving Global Migration Pact
By Dorah Feliciano, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Less than a month after adhering to the United Nations’ Global Pact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, Brazil’s new commander and chief, Jair Bolsonaro, has announced the country is leaving the agreement to ‘preserve national values’. “Brazil is sovereign to decide whether or not […] The post President Bolsonaro Announces Brazil Leaving Global Migration Pact appeared first on The Rio Times.
A no-go for the US: What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and why did it fail?
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
09-Jan-2019 With the US as the centerpiece, the TPP would have given the country a more significant stake in Asia and the Pacific in much the same way as NAFTA did in America.
Ukraine: Enforceability of emergency arbitral awards (JKX Oil & Gas PLC v. Ukraine)
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
09-Jan-2019 The Ukrainian Supreme Court refused recognition and enforcement of the emergency award in Ukraine, based on the grounds that enforcement of the emergency award would be contrary to the public policy of Ukraine
Les Accords de partenariat économique vus et déconstruits par Jacques Berthelot
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
09-Jan-2019 Jacques Berthelot recommande quatre mesures de bon sens qui requièrent de l'audace politique, notamment de rompre avec l'idéologie néolibérale qui porte atteinte aux initiatives d'intégration en Afrique.
Wet'suwet'en Camp Stormed by Mounted Police
by Common Dreams 'Shameful Day for Canada': First Nations Encampment Violently Raided, Land Protectors Arrested "Is this a normal way to respond to Indigenous people who are peacefully protecting their drinking water from fracking pipelines?" by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Common Dreams 21
He Posted Frantic Video with Police and Ended Up Dead. How?
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside Paterson, New Jersey police headquarters, saying they wanted answers in the death of 27-year-old Jameek Lowery.
White House Tries to Hold Jittery GOP in Line on Shutdown
A growing number of Republicans are uncomfortable with the toll the partial shutdown is taking, and President Trump's response to it.
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein Who Is Overseeing The Mueller Investigation To Leave In a Few Weeks
*NBC:* *Rod Rosenstein, who oversaw Mueller probe, leaving Justice Department* The No. 2 official is set to depart within the next month, officials said, with Trump's pick for AG expected to be confirmed soon. WASHINGTON — Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who had been overseeing Robert Mueller's special counsel investigation, plans to step down within the next month, according to administration officials familiar with his thinking. Rosenstein had long intended to serve about two years as the Justice Department's No. 2 official, these officials say. They add that this is hi... more »
Executive Agreements: International Lawmaking Without Accountability?
*This post is cross-posted on *Just Security. In a post last month, we described the sharp decline in the presidential use of Article II treaties—reaching a new low in the Trump administration, which so far has submitted only one such treaty to the Senate. This decline does not mean that the United States has stopped concluding international agreements. In fact, the United States makes dozens of binding international agreements each year—often more than 100—but it usually does so as “congressional-executive agreements” (i.e., agreements authorized by statute) rather than as Articl... more »
Brushing teeth twice a day could prevent erectile dysfunction.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6568485/Brushing-teeth-twice-day-prevent-erectile-dysfunction.html?ito=social-facebook Advertisements
This AI system can design RNA
https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/03/this-ai-system-can-design-rna/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
Monsanto and Bayer are Maneuvering to Take Over The Cannabis Industry
https://themindunleashed.com/2017/07/monsanto-bayer-maneuvering-take-cannabis-industry.html
Nasa spacecraft spots gaseous planet three times the size of Earth.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/08/nasa-spacecraft-planet-earth-tess-mission
How to Heal Mental Disorders With Nutrition
https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2017/08/13/heal-mental-disorders-with-nutrition.aspx?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=twittermercola_ranart&utm_campaign=20190108_heal-mental-disorders-with-nutrition
Scientists Verify Elderberry Beats the Flu, Prevents Colds & Strengthens immunity.
https://www.healthyfoodhouse.com/scientists-verify-elderberry-beats-the-flu-prevents-colds-strengthens-immunity/
This Startup Wants to Launch Giant Glowing Ads Into the Night Sky
https://futurism.com/startrocket-giant-ads-night-sky-cubesats/
Environmental stories from around the web, January 4, 2019
https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/in-other-news-environmental-stories-from-around-the-web-january-4-2018/
Can Eating Crickets Boost Your Health?
https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/news/20180813/can-eating-crickets-boost-your-health?ecd=soc_fb_190108_cons_news_cricketsgutbiome&linkId=100000004570608
The Trump Administration Is Courting Ecological Disaster in Alaska.
https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-trump-administration-is-courting-ecological-disaster-in-alaska/
Review Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East
*Review Wagner, Heather Lehr, Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East, Philadelphia: Chelsea House Publishers, 2004* Gertrude Bell was an extraordinary woman. She grew up the daughter of a rich industrialist family from northern England. She went to Oxford when few women attended, and then travelled the world falling in love with the Middle East. That led her to a series of books on the region that got the attention of the British government when World War I broke out. She became a leading official, and the only woman in her position, eventually becoming an adviser to King Faisa... more »
U.S. Navy Secretary: If The Ford Aircraft Carrier Weapons Elevators Are Not Fixed By Summer, President Trump Can Fire Me
Sailors on the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford during its commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Julio Martinez Martinez *Bloomberg:* *Navy Boss to Trump: ‘Fire Me’ If $13 Billion Carrier Isn’t Fixed* * Secretary Richard Spencer made offer at annual Army-Navy game * Huntington Ingalls is late installing weapons elevators Navy Secretary Richard Spencer says he told President Donald Trump to fire him if he can’t fix the weapons elevators on the service’s new $13 billion aircraft carrier. “We’ll see if I’... more »
Caroline “Do As I Say, Not Do” Lucas
By Paul Homewood Labour’s plans to increase green taxes on air flights will doubtlessly go down well with Caroline Lucas, our only Green MP. It was Lucas who a few years ago notoriously called air travel “as bad as knifing a person in the street”, as the Mail reported: A leading politician has sparked outrage […]
President Trump's Border Speech (News Roundup)
*FOX News*:* Trump, in first-ever prime time Oval Office address, laments 'crisis of the heart and a crisis of the soul' at border* President Trump used his first-ever prime time address from the Oval Office on Tuesday night to make his case for funding a southern border wall -- as well as to emphasize the human cost of what he called the "growing humanitarian and security crisis" of surging illegal immigration. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor: *I found President Trump's speech to be blunt and to the point in outlining the problems on the border. The Democrats should not have put ... more »
America's Old School Foreign Policy Ways Must Change
*Greg R. Lawson* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Washington's policy elites are determined to mire America down in a morass of multiple distractions in peripheral theaters. Donald Trump wants to change their boorish ways. President Donald Trump has upset the elite Washington, DC establishment. This was most apparent following the surprise resignation of Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis. It was also apparent when he announce that he planned to reduce and remove the number of troops in Syria and Afghanistan. Mattis is a great American; however, Jim Mattis’ entire worldview has... more »
America's Absence Could Be Syria's New Nightmare
*Colin P. Clarke, William Courtney* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] U.S. withdrawal from Syria will give Bashar al-Assad, Iran and Russia freer rein to subdue opposition forces. But also, Assad will feel emboldened to act with greater impunity and brutality. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria reverses his administration’s recent policy of retaining them as long as Iranian troops stay. Absent a major stake in Syria, America might shy away from a leading role in international efforts to achieve a negotiated political settlement, perhaps do... more »
How the U.S. Military Slowly Fell in Love with Glock
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Why was adoption of the Glock initially slow? How did it overcome those barriers? Why has it replaced 1911s, Sigs and Berettas as the sidearm of elite units? While the Glock pistol has long been a favorite of American police departments, taking up to 75 percent of the police handgun market, by some figures, it has seen far less use in the U.S. military. While Glocks are now used by almost every elite unit in the military, it wasn’t like that for most of the 1990s and 2000s. So why was adoption of the Glock initially slow? How did it overcome those bar... more »
China is Changing the Status Quo in the Taiwan Strait
*Russell Hsiao* *Taiwan, East Asia* After forty years, U.S. policy towards Taiwan should be recalibrated to better reflect objective reality. In the first major policy speech after Taiwan's local elections in late November 2018, which saw the opposition-Nationalist Party regain control of a majority of local governments, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) chairman and People's Republic of China (PRC) president Xi Jinping sounded confident and tough as he laid out his vision for the future of cross-Strait relations. In a speech that signaled no new policy direction, Xi's thirty-three ... more »
Trump Rallies Right With Nationwide Immigration Address
*Curt Mills* *Immigration, United States* The president sought to assuage his base on his political signature issue Tuesday night. Amid a government shutdown and risking defection from the hardline right on his hallmark political issue, President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the Resolute Desk Tuesday night. He made clear he’s willing to extend this present showdown still further. “Day after day, precious lives are cut short by those who have violated our borders,” Trump said. “How much more American blood must we shed before Congress does its job?” Trump appeared to c... more »
Arrests at Gidumt'en Checkpoint
Arrests at Gidumt'en Checkpoint, RCMP Raid Anticipated at Unist'ot'en Camp Arrests at Gidumt'en Checkpoint, RCMP Raid Anticipated at Unist'ot'en Camp January 7, 2019, at approximately 2:51pm, RCMP and military forcefully breached a peaceful checkpoint on unceded Wet'suwet'en territory. Indigenous people were ripped from their homes by militarized police. There
Why More USA CO2 is a Good Thing
A new editorial at Investor’s Business Daily explains: Don’t Join The Media Freak Out Over Recent Jump In CO2 Emissions — It Won’t Last. Excerpt in italics with my bolds. CO2 Emissions: For the first time in years, U.S. carbon dioxide output rose last year, a new report says. The jump has set off alarms […]
Mohawk Nation News 'We Are Nature'
Read article at Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2019/01/09/we-are-nature/
World News Briefs -- January 9, 2019
*CNBC/Reuters: **US-China trade talks wrap up in Beijing as hopes of a deal build* * Meetings about the U.S.-China trade war are wrapping up and the U.S. trade delegation will return to the United States later on Wednesday after a "good few days," a U.S. official said. * Asian stocks markets jumped after the talks were extended for an unscheduled third day, fueling optimism that the world's largest economies can strike a trade deal. * As meetings wound down in Beijing on Tuesday evening, Trump tweeted: "Talks with China are going very well!" China's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- January 9, 2019
A flotilla of Chinese naval vessels. Photo: AFP *SCMP: **Ready, aim … China’s military tipped to keep ramping up combat drills after 18,000 exercises in 2018* * Armed forces expected to get up to speed for series of landmark anniversaries following a year in which 2 million people took part in war games * Moves come as tensions rise, particularly with the US, which has labelled China a strategic rival and expanded its trade war into technology and security The Chinese military is expected to ramp up training in 2019, a year of rising geopolitical challenges and several key anniver... more »
MOHAWK NATION NEWS 'CANADA'S CRIME AGAINST NATURE'
Read article at Mohawk Nation News http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2019/01/07/canadas-crime-against-nature/
Some People Know How To Respond To Trump's Barrage Of Lies Better Than Others Do
I thought both Pelosi and Schumer made decent responses to Trump's failed, low-energy Oval Office speech, you remember, the one last night where he unsuccessfully made a half-assed attempt to rally Americans to his vanity wall. Bernie's response-- the video above-- was clearer and better. He also used the word "lie," something Chuck and Nancy were too delicate to do. And speaking of "too delicate," PolitiFact's analysis of Trump's lie-strewn speech was nothing short of PATHETIC, describing out-right attempts to manipulate his views with bogus claims as "partially accurate," "unc... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Tuesday 8th January 2019
TonyfromOz at Change In Political Climate May Raise Energy Costs – PA Pundits – International - 12 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
Deep Dive Into the Deep State
[image: deep-dive-into-the-deep-state] Though many Americans now acknowledge that there is indeed a Deep State controlling U.S. policy, they still don’t recognize its driving force.
Labour's Jenny Rathbone, suspended for questioning synagogue security, is quietly let back in per The Jewish Chronicle
'The Welsh Labour politician who was suspended from her party, after the JC published leaked audio of her saying her local Jewish community's security fears could be "in their own heads", has been been allowed to return just seven weeks later. Jenny Rathbone, who sits on the Welsh Assembly, was "readmitted to the group at the start of the spring term" after being suspended on November 20, seven days after the JC published the recording in which she said security at a Cardiff synagogue was the result of "siege mentalities".' Plenty more at the JC https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/ b... more »
REPORT: Sergei and Yulia Skripal Now ‘Working for British Security Services’
*21WIRE* | New reports indicate the Skripals may be gainful employed with Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service.
Paiute Shoshone News Producer Interrogated at El Paso Border for 9 Hours
https://m.facebook.com/DigitalSmokeSignals/ Paiute Shoshone News Producer Myron Dewey, of Digital Smoke Signals, was handcuffed and interrogated at the El Paso Border for nine hours. Myron asked that no messages be sent since his iPhone was confiscated. Watch his interview on Facebook .https://m.facebook.com/DigitalSmokeSignals/
Pompeo vows to coordinate US troop withdrawal from Syria with Iraq
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo promised during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi on Wednesday that Washington will coordinate with Baghdad the withdrawal of US troops from Syria, which is planned to be carried out gradually, the Iraqi prime minister’s press service said. “The US Secretary of State expressed his country’s intention to implement […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Lebanese Army forces Israeli troops to withdraw from border area (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) – The Lebanese Army forced the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to withdraw from a border area after the latter bypassed a technical fence near the United Nations’ “blue line”. According to Hezbollah’s official media wing, the Lebanese Army sent an urgent complaint to the UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon after the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Thirty legendary T-34 tanks returned to Russia by Laos (video)
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic has returned 30 legendary T-34-85 tanks to the Russian Federation, as shown in footage shot in Vladivostok and released on Wednesday. “These T-34-85 [tanks] were returned to the Russian Federation in the full working order. They are ready to be used which means that they did not lose their combat […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US teenager captured in Syria while fighting with ISIS
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – A U.S. teenage was recently captured by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) while he was embedded with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in the Deir Ezzor Governorate, the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) reported on Wednesday. The U.S. teenager was reportedly captured with seven other Islamic State members during a special […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria’s top intelligence chief allegedly makes secret visit to Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – Syria’s top intelligence chief Ali Mamlouk allegedly traveled to Riyadh recently to meet and discuss several issues with his Saudi counterparts, Lebanon’s Al-Joumhouria publication reported on Wednesday. According to the Al-Joumhouria report, Mamlouk’s visit was meant to open up new avenues between Saudi Arabia and Syria, while also repairing the rift […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia to implement S-400 contract with India, senior diplomat says
Moscow will fulfill its obligations under the contract to deliver the S-400 missile systems to India, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told TASS on the sidelines of the Valdai Discussion Club’s meeting taking place as part of the Raisina Dialogue conference in New Delhi. “We are capable of dealing with the financial aspect of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army kills several Turkish-backed rebels in new attack on northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels were not able to catch a break on Wednesday as they found themselves sandwiched between two separate forces that were both looking to inflict damage on their defenses. Led by their Republican Guard units, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) began their assault on northern Hama today by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Saudi Coalition capture several sites in central Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Saudi Coalition has scored a major advance in central Yemen this afternoon following a fierce battle with the Houthi forces. According to a report from pro-Yemeni government media, the Saudi Coalition and the Yemeni Army managed to capture a large number of hilltops and points in the Qaniyah area […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanese Speaker of Parliament says Arab Economic Summit shouldn’t be held without Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – Lebanese Minister of Parliament Abdul-Rahim Murad stated on Wednesday that he met with the Speaker of the House Nabih Berri at the latter’s residence in the ‘Ayn Al-Tineh District of Beirut. Berri, who has been a staunch ally of Syria for decades, told the Lebanese lawmaker that the “Economic Summit […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Kurds intensify talks with gov’t as Turkish operation draws near
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Council has recently intensified their talks with the government in a bid to resolve their disputes and seek a peaceful settlement, a source told Al-Masdar News from Damascus. According to the government source, the Syrian Democratic Council is working with Damascus to prevent a Turkish military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian asylum seeker charged with murder of German that triggered Chemnitz riots
German prosecutors have charged a Syrian man with second-degree murder for the stabbing of a citizen in the east German city of Chemnitz, sparking violent protests and clashes with police in August. The suspect, who is reportedly a Syrian asylum seeker and was identified only as Alaa S. due to national privacy laws, is accused of stabbing a German-Cuban man during a quarrel. This development comes as Berlin […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanese security forces bust ISIS sleeper cell near Syrian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – The Lebanese security forces busted an Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) sleeper cell inside the border-city of ‘Arsal, today, a military communique from east Lebanon read. According to the communique, the Lebanese security forces received a tip from locals about a group of Syrians that were plotting to carry out an attack […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
[Graphic 18+] Turkish-backed rebels ruthlessly behead Syrian man for allegedly working with gov’t
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels beheaded a Syrian man that was accused of working with the Syrian government in an undisclosed area in northern Syria. According to reports, the man speaking at the start of the video is an Algerian Sharia scholar named “Abu Muthana Al-Jaza’iri” – he is allegedly a member of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia preparing to start naval drills off Syrian coast
The Russian Navy will hold missile firing drills off Syria’s coast in the Mediterranean Sea in January, according to a NOtice To AirMen (NOTAM) circulated on Wednesday. “The Russian naval drills (the practical missile firing exercise) will be held on January 9-10, January 16-17, January 23-24 and January 30-31,” the notice says. The missile firing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey calls for Russia, Iran joint control after US troop retreat from Syria (video)
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the US withdrawal process from Syria should be controlled by Turkey along with Russia and Iran to prevent “terror organisations” from taking up the vacated space, during a press conference in Ankara on Wednesday. “We see that the US is having difficulties in pulling out. It is not that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Turkish-backed rebels surrender last positions in southwest Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed rebels have surrendered their last positions in the southwestern countryside of the Idlib Governorate on Wednesday, local opposition activists claimed via social media. According to a statement released by Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham, they have agreed to hand over all of their territories to Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels allegedly launch new attack on southern Afrin
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham allegedly launched a new attack, today, on the southern countryside of the Afrin region. According to local activists in the Aleppo province, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham attacked the defenses of the Turkish-backed rebels inside the Jindares District of the Afrin region. No advances have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Yellow Vest Pro-Boxer Filmed Attacking Riot Police, Branded a ‘Hero’, Raises $170K in Only 2 Days
[image: boxer]The professional boxer who was seen wailing on French police has been branded a hero by protesters and a fundraiser has exploded with support.
Cop Tries to Kill Woman’s Dog, Shoots Fellow Cop in the Back Instead
[image: dog]An Indiana police officer is in critical condition after one of her fellow cops attempted to kill a dog and shot her instead.
Belgrade Protests Against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Escalate to Nationwide Demos
By Filip Stojanovski Mass protests against human rights violations by the government of Aleksandar Vučić have entered a fifth consecutive week, with thousands joining in from... more »
Sanctions Lose Power: Russia’s Economy Continues To Expand, Sanctions Irrelevant
By Mac Slavo The United States is experiencing the problem of their sanctions no longer working as nations increasingly disobey what is declared by those... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 9
1916 Battle of Sheikh Saad ended with British beating the Ottomans 1917 Battle of Mohammed Abdul Hassan between Ottomans and British 1917 British began assault upon Khadairi Bend fort 1960 Communists applied for govt recognition Qasim accepted party with exact same name to shut Communists out Communists didn’t know Qasim behind move and blamed other party (Musings On Iraq book review *Red Star Over Iraq, Iraqi Communism Before Saddam*) (Musings On Iraq Interviewwith Prof Johan Franzen on the history of the Iraqi Communist Party) (Musings On Iraq interviewwith Western Kentucky’s Pro... more »
A Majority Of Americans Do Not Believe The Official 9/11 Story
By Paul Craig Roberts “Conspiracy Theorists” Now A Majority TruePublica, a British website that has avoided the 9/11 issue, has had its fill of ignorant... more »
Brazil Pledges to Privatize 100 State-Controlled Companies
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian government has announced plans to privatize or sell off approximately one hundred state-controlled companies including subsidiaries of Banco do Brasil, Caixa Economica and Petrobras. The goal of the new government of Jair Bolsonaro is to reduce spending and increase revenues. “There are […] The post Brazil Pledges to Privatize 100 State-Controlled Companies appeared first on The Rio Times.
Donovan Frankenreiter Headlines Rio’s Summer Breeze Festival this Weekend
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With Christ the Redeemer as his backdrop, one of the biggest icons of surf music, Donovan Frankenreiter, is set to headline the Summer Breeze Festival this Sunday, January 13th, at Rio’s iconic Jockey Club. The Summer Breeze Festival will be taking place this Friday, January […] The post Donovan Frankenreiter Headlines Rio’s Summer Breeze Festival this Weekend appeared first on The Rio Times.
Beware the Emergency State: Imperial, Unaccountable and Unconstitutional
By John W. Whitehead “For seven decades we have been yielding our most basic liberties to a secretive, unaccountable emergency state – a vast but... more »
Brits Find It's Not So Easy To Contain Human Creativity
[image: China’s Chang’e-4 lunar rover lands on moon’s far side, sends back images, Jan. 3, 2019 (Image: China National Space Administration)] There are two outstanding strategic developments over the past week which bear emphasizing, Schiller Institute founder Helga Zepp-LaRouche remarked today. The first is the epochal achievement of China's Chang'e-4 lunar mission, which is already producing a "Sputnik"-like effect internationally—ranging from enthusiastic congratulations and calls for ongoing cooperation from Africa, Ibero-America, Asia, and parts of the scientific community in t... more »
Manafort accused of sharing 2016 election data with Russians
The filing contains new information about Manafort’s connections to Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian-Ukrainian business associate who was indicted last year on charges he tampered with potential witnesses. The post Manafort accused of sharing 2016 election data with Russians appeared first on The Duran.
“A Soft Coup Against Donald Trump Is Underway” Declares Major Turkish Daily
Instead of meeting with Bolton, Erdogan used a prescheduled speech in parliament to criticize American proposals that the Kurdish group play a key role in Syria after the US withdraws. The post “A Soft Coup Against Donald Trump Is Underway” Declares Major Turkish Daily appeared first on The Duran.
Macron May Trigger Debt Crisis with Yellow Vest Crackdown
The post Macron May Trigger Debt Crisis with Yellow Vest Crackdown appeared first on The Duran.
Gabon And Coup Mania
All coups must, by definition, be asserted as acts of dissimulation, and not savage, all extirpating revolutions. In a modern state, decapitation might create some initial chaos but leaves the structure, for the most part, intact. Coups often have the effect of shoring up the junta, in whatever form it takes. The post Gabon And Coup Mania appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
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From Jenna Orkin Global warming of oceans equivalent to an atomic bomb per second MIT Just Created Living Plants That Glow Like A Lamp, And Could Grow Glowing Trees To Replace Streetlights US to Extract Minerals From Afghanistan to ‘Defray Cost of US Assistance’ https://www.mintpressnews.com/us-to-extract-minerals-from-afghanistan-to-defray-cost-of-us-assistance/232333/?fbclid=IwAR1IlpScFxHS8UwvQquTnPd2Y_Smec6KzUcFlM45jcKKZ66MIAdbPpYjtcoAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez's plan to tax the wealthiest Americans 60-70% could bring in billions of extra dollars for the federal government Graphic: C... more »
Enes Kanter was right to be cautious
The NY Knicks will be travelling to London in a few weeks for a game against the Washington Wizards. But center Enes Kanter has announced he won’t be joining them. Kanter, who is Turkish and a frequent critic of Turkey’s authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he is worried about his safety if he leaves […]
2019 Duckies
This is a guest post from Brent Sasley, Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and chair of the ISA Online Media Caucus. ISA 2019 is coming up fast, so it’s time to start thinking about the Duckies! A lot has happened in the last year, and scholars and researchers have been more […]
"Greed and Fear as Inverted Panic Continues"
*"Greed and Fear as Inverted Panic Continues"* by inezfrans "S&P 500 is down 12% from October highs and up 12% from December lows. The huge volatility and low liquidity, especially in late December, has managed shaking out many investors. In late December we wrote several articles on the many extreme readings that were hitting the markets such as an imploding TRADPAUS index, NYSE new lows, exploding VIX curve etc. We wrote: 'AAII sentiment is so bearish, that we are starting to feel the contrarian in ourselves getting a bit excited about a possible mean reversion trade. As hedge fu... more »
Have you ever baked or roasted sausages?
Here's a question for the cooks and chefs among my readers. I've always either grilled sausages over coals, or fried them in a pan on the stove. However, I recently bought some *boerewors* - South African-style farm sausage - and found it very dry, after frying it in a pan and pricking the sausages to release the fat from inside them. The sausage itself is very tasty; it was my method of preparation that was wanting. *Boerewors (image courtesy of Wikipedia)* I've been reading up about baking and/or roasting sausages in the oven. It seems a common enough practice - there are... more »
Pentagon Plans Fall Short In Meeting President Trump's Order To Withdraw 7,000 Soldiers From Afghanistan
U.S. troops patrol at an Afghan army base in Logar province. (Omar Sobhani/Reuters) *Washington Post*: *Trump wanted a big cut in troops in Afghanistan. New U.S. military plans fall short* The U.S. military is drafting plans to withdraw a few thousand troops from Afghanistan while continuing all major missions in the longest war in American history, U.S. officials said, three weeks after President Trump sought options for a more drastic pullout. The planning is underway after Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare the withdrawal of up to half of the roughly 14,000 U.S. troops deplo... more »
People are secretly plotting to lie to you about the stadium
News 1. Weather There’s weather today. 2. Stadium Reportedly, last week the Maritime Football people delivered a “business case” for a stadium to City Hall. I’m presuming that councillors have seen that business case. I don’t know why the rest of us can’t see it, but that’s how this town rolls. It’s like that report […]
Leadsom Challenges Furious Bercow To Publish Clerk's Advice per Gallery Guido
Does anyone believe Speaker Bercow? Read Guido Fawkes here https://order-order.com/2019/01/09/leadsom-challenges-furious-bercow-publish-clerk-advice/ don't believe Speaker Bercow or the BBC.
In Visiting China, Kim Jong Un Makes Good on New Year’s Speech
KRT/Associated Press via Stripes *Editor’s Note:* *The Trump administration has made North Korea one of its strategic priorities, but the Pyongyang regime is inscrutable, making it difficult to determine the best approach. Brookings senior fellow Jung Pak dissects Kim Jong Un's annual New Year's speech and argues that the North Korean leader is confident and trying to set the United States up for responsibility should relations go further awry.* *Daniel Byman* *** Kim Jong Un is in China this week to kick off the new year. The visit is his fourth in the past 10 months, and reinf... more »
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Makes An Unannounced Trip To Iraq
*ABC News:* *Pompeo makes surprise visit to Baghdad to reassure Iraqi officials on US Syria withdrawal* *The secretary of state is on a tour of the Mideast.* Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced stop in Iraq on Wednesday as part of a larger tour of the Middle East in which he is reassuring partners of America's presence in the region following President Donald Trump's surprise decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Pompeo met with top Iraqi officials in Baghdad, including Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi and President Barham Salih, but did not take questions f... more »
If the U.S./NATO Empire Were Dismantled, Global War and Terrorism Would Largely Vanish
Since World War II alone, America is estimated to have killed more than 20 million people in the 37 nations that it’s illegally invaded during this time. Since 1945, the U.S. has interfered in the affairs of at least 85 countries. These acts of aggression have been started through the deliberately false attribution of blame for provocations, the fabrication of evidence for atrocities, unprovoked attacks against multiple countries which are supposedly meant to “fight terrorism”… The post If the U.S./NATO Empire Were Dismantled, Global War and Terrorism Would Largely Vanish appeared... more »
'Smart’ Grenade-Launchers and More: China’s Army Has Big Plans to Build 'Super' Soldiers
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* The prototype weapons might look outlandish and may never enter front-line service. But each boasts a rich history. The Chinese People's Liberation Army has showed off new infantry "super-weapons" including a knife-gun, a pistol that fires around corners and a "smart" grenade-launchers. The prototype weapons might look outlandish and may never enter front-line service. But each boasts a rich history. And China isn’t alone in experimenting with strange, new weapons. "Equipped with futuristic individual combat weapons like grenade-launching assault ri... more »
Cowen Defends Existence of World Bank
I think America and yes DT [Donald Trump] should pick the next [World] Bank president and should pick an American. How do you think it is going to go the next time the Bank calls for more capital from the US and UK? Whose certification there do you think is most important? And which […] The post Cowen Defends Existence of World Bank appeared first on Econlib.
2018 was Australia's third-hottest year on record
BOM's annual climate statement has just been released and no surprises, it was the third-hottest year on record.
Malta to take stranded asylum seekers off boats in EU deal
Just In - 14 hours ago
Maltese military vessels will soon take ashore 49 migrants who have been stranded aboard private rescue vessels since last month and the asylum seekers will be distributed among eight European Union nations.
'Is it true???': Saudi teen reacts to potential Australian resettlement
Saudi teenager Rahaf Alqunun's first reaction to the news Australia might resettle her was disbelief, then emojis.
Israel promises it can foil foreign election meddling amid scare
Just In - 14 hours ago
Israel's security service assures the public it is well prepared to thwart any foreign intervention in the country's upcoming elections, after a warning such efforts are being made by a world power.
Black Transgender Woman Who Survived Rape And Box Cutter Attack Sues California Prison Employees
Candice Crowder sues California prison employees after she was violently raped, placed in solitary confinement, and attacked with a box cutter. The post Black Transgender Woman Who Survived Rape And Box Cutter Attack Sues California Prison Employees appeared first on Shadowproof.
Change in political climate may raise energy costs
This 2019 new year of political climate change now finds green energy lobbies lining up to extract more subsidy gratitude from an indebted Democrat House majority. The post Change in political climate may raise energy costs appeared first on CFACT.
Hitchens: ‘Why the Left Think They Are Better’
*Peter Hitchens* | From where does the political Left derive its self-belief of moral superiority from?
US Non Withdrawal from Syria: Of Course, Blame Turkey
* Was thinking this morning about the psyop known as US withdrawal from Syria.* *Blame Turkey will be all the rage- expect to see it all over the place (5 eyes msm and alt)* *The "withdrawal"wasn’t going to happen. At all. Between the US and France there are more then 20 military bases dotting the Syrian landscape. One, alone, being more then 500 acres in size. * - Turkish Media Reveals Multiple French Bases Located in Northern Syria - *Is The US Pivoting the Fight In Syria Toward A War With Iran? YES!* *A 'withdrawal' may have been claimed? Cleverly disguised in a repeat of... more »
More Cracks Found In Hunterston Nuclear Reactors
By Paul Homewood The latest news on Hunterston from The Ferret: Pressure is mounting to keep two nuclear power reactors at Hunterston in North Ayrshire closed after the company that runs them, EDF Energy, said it had found more cracks and was again postponing plans to restart. The French company now estimates that … … Continue reading →
Arctic Sea Ice Extent Higher Than 2006 Last Month
By Paul Homewood Just last March, the Guardian was trying to panic us about record lows in Arctic sea ice during last winter. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/06/arctic-warmest-winter-record-climate-change Back in the real world, DMI confirm that average Arctic sea ice extent in December was higher last month than in 2006. In reality, there has been very little … … Continue reading →
China: U.S. To Blame If There Is A Military Clash In The South China Sea
The Ronald Reagan Strike Group ship's the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) conduct a photo exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship's the helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), the destroyer JS Inazuma (DD 105) and the destroyer JS Suzutsuki (DD 117) in the South China Sea August 31, 2018. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erwin Jacob V. Miciano/U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *U.S. to blame if any South China Sea clash: Chinese researche... more »
The Proposed Emergency Decree to Build The Wall is An Awful Precedent
Dear Republicans: The last thing we need now is even more expansion of executive power. I remember when, gosh it was like only two or three years ago, you Republicans were (rightly) bemoaning Obama's executive actions as unconstitutional expansions of Presidential power. You argued, again rightly, that just because Congress did not pass the President's […]
Bi-Partisan crusade in Latin America created the immigration crisis
Professor Gerald Horne (University of Houston) and Paul Jay discuss Donald Trump's address to the nation on the wall and border security. Horne shares the history of US intervention, propping up dictators and suppressing redistribution of wealth, as the root cause of immigration flows toward the US.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Ends Beijing Visit
*CNN:* *Kim Jong Un departs Beijing after meetings with Xi Jinping* Beijing (CNN)North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Beijing Wednesday by train, marking an end to his surprise visit to the Chinese capital that comes as Washington and Pyongyang are trying to hammer out the details of a second summit. Kim and his delegation are now expected to begin the 13-hour trip to the town of Dandong, which sits on the border between China and North Korea. Kim is expected to spend a total of four days in China, entering the country Monday and leaving early on Thursday. The visit was Kim's... more »
Democrats Supported a Border Barrier Before Trump Was Elected. Watch Students React to Democrats’ Quotes.
Most of the students reacted Trump's comments negatively, calling the quotes racist, discriminatory, and lacking of inclusion. They were surprised when they discovered the quotes were made by Democrats Hillary Clinton, Barak Obama, and Chuck Schumer.
NY City Mayor de Blasio Says Healthcare is a “Right” and Plans to Guarantee Payment of Medical Bills
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says the ultimate solution is single-payer health insurance for the whole country. [Single payer means government, which means taxpayers, which means you - if you work for a living.]
New CA Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes More Healthcare for Illegal Aliens and Restoring the Individual Mandate
In order to force middle-class citizens to pay for the government handouts, Newsom is seeking to restore the individual mandate to purchase health insurance within the state, a law that was terminated at the federal level by President Trump.
Golden Globes Award Show Rolled Out Flu Shots for Celebrity Audience, Anti-Vaxxers Aren’t Laughing
The point of the whole bit was to call out anti-vaxxers who have been falsely blamed for recent outbreaks of measles and to use ignorant celebrities as role models to convince TV viewers to accept vaccines.
Pelosi and Schumer Responded to Trump’s Oval Office Speech by Imploring Him to Stop the Government Shutdown
Pelosi said she wants to secure the borders by building infrastructure and roads at ports of entry, install new technology to scan cars and trucks for drugs, hire more personnel at the border and more innovation to detect crossings at the border. Schumer accused Trump of stoking fear.
President Trump Addressed the Nation on Border Security and Government Shutdown
Trump says he has requested technology to detect drug and weapons transfers across the border, more border agents, immigration judges, more bed space for immigrants, and $5.7-billion for a barrier.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, January 9, 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. PARTY: Karaokê Indie @ Casa da Matriz (Botafogo) – This is a party for all colors and all stripes. Wednesday, January 9th has a rainbow special of their indie karaoke […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Wednesday, January 9, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israel's Agenda in Post-War Syria
Recent news coverage suggests that there is a great deal of confusion about America's withdrawal from the war in Syria, a war that American troops attended without an official invitation. Recent developments in Israel show how geopolitically complex the situation has become and how Washington has tried to clear up any confusion. Here is the announcement that has led to consternation in the military-industrial complex and the resignation/retirement of Department of Defense Secretary James Mattis: Here is more on the subject: ...and even more: Here is what John Bolton had to sa... more »
Why the wall matters
$5 billion is pennies for a government that has squandered many billions on programs that have never worked but which will never die, like Head Start. A wall/fence will also not keep out all the bad guys, and yes, it is a political issue because of Trump hatred. Yes, there are terrorists--I mean, let's be real. Why wouldn't they come in under cover that way--they also come in through Canada and valid visas then melt into the population--but we've got our own, so even that isn't the best reason. And yes there is sex trafficking--but also many of the women who come report they have b... more »
Brexit Unleashes British Bulldog Snarling at Russia
The post Brexit Unleashes British Bulldog Snarling at Russia appeared first on The Duran.
Poland And Italy Agree to Boost EU’s External Border
The post Poland And Italy Agree to Boost EU’s External Border appeared first on The Duran.
Rod Rosenstein Expected To Resign In Coming Weeks: Report
The post Rod Rosenstein Expected To Resign In Coming Weeks: Report appeared first on The Duran.
Kremlin says US gripped by hostility against Russia, despite selective easing of sanctions
The post Kremlin says US gripped by hostility against Russia, despite selective easing of sanctions appeared first on The Duran.
The US and Russia should respect each other’s spheres of influence in order to restore stability and preserve peace
The post The US and Russia should respect each other’s spheres of influence in order to restore stability and preserve peace appeared first on The Duran .
Trump Foreign Policy for 2019
The post Trump Foreign Policy for 2019 appeared first on The Duran.
Inflation in Russia in 2018 remained low, Russian economy grew despite sanctions – World Bank
The post Inflation in Russia in 2018 remained low, Russian economy grew despite sanctions – World Bank appeared first on The Duran.
In Western media, publishing fake news about Russia is a good career move… with no consequences
The post In Western media, publishing fake news about Russia is a good career move… with no consequences appeared first on The Duran.
Iranian bank cleared to start operations in India – minister
The post Iranian bank cleared to start operations in India – minister appeared first on The Duran.
US threatens sanctions against Nord Stream 2 contractors as construction goes at full drive
The post US threatens sanctions against Nord Stream 2 contractors as construction goes at full drive appeared first on The Duran.
Still no collusion? Indictment of Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya whips up ‘Trump Tower’ frenzy
The post Still no collusion? Indictment of Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya whips up ‘Trump Tower’ frenzy appeared first on The Duran.
Beijing Trade Talks Conclude: China, US To Release “Message” Thursday
The post Beijing Trade Talks Conclude: China, US To Release “Message” Thursday appeared first on The Duran.
Is the Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Alive or Dead?
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Let us find out. *So is the Navy’s electromagnetic railgun alive or dead? The answer is, unfortunately, both.* The Navy will continue to fund research and development efforts related to the service’s much-hyped electromagnetic railgun but will likely not pursue a shipboard tactical demonstrator, according to sources briefed on the matter, a development that will likely condemn the more than $500 million project to a R&D limbo as the Department of Defense focuses on other directed energy programs. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* A s... more »
Meet China's Deadly QBZ-95-1: One of the World's Best Assault Rifles?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The QBZ-95-1 is a bullpup weapon, meaning the action and magazine are all located behind the trigger group. *The QBZ-95-1 is a powerful and reliable, although slightly dated, weapon that was emblematic of the military revolution that began in China in the early 1990s and continues to this day.* One of the most widely issued—but least known—infantry small arms is the QBZ-95-1 assault rifle. The QBZ-95-1 is the official rifle of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and its various sub-branches, including the People’s Liberation Army Navy Marine Corps. Un... more »
The Absent-minded Mr. Adam Smith
Portrait of Adam SmithAdam Smith was remarkably sharp as a professor and a philosopher of economics, politics, and morality, but in his day-to-day life he was often absent-minded. Lady Mary Coke, a high society hostess, entertained both David Hume and Adam Smith when they were in London in 1767. In her journal, she describes a breakfast with Adam Smith: "I said many things in his [Adam Smith’s] praise, but added that he was the most Absent Man that ever was ... as he was going to breakfast, and, falling into discourse, Mr Smith took a piece of bread and butter, which, after he had ... more »
OCHI, MERKEL!
*Next post from Athens tomorrow where I am going to stroll around in a Yellow Vest while Globalist Supervillain Angela Merkel wrecks a trail of havoc through the city, visiting Alexis Tsipras and other cronies. * *Merkel's visit to prop up the quisling regime of Tsipras and Panos Kammenos will last two days and comes ahead of a crucial vote on a Globalist civil war name deal plot.* *I told Larisa court about my two day absence. Rather chuffed because I wrote the note in Greek myself this morning without any help and it has only a few mistakes...* *I can now chat to people in Ath... more »
RED ALERT! SMART GRID AND 5G INTERNET THREATS, CHECK OUT JOSH DEL SOL AT TAKE BACK YOUR POWER
*VITAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF THE SMART GRID AND 5G INTERNET FROM JOSH DEL SOL AND THE TEAM AT TAKE BACK YOUR POWER.* *HUGE NEW GLOBALIST WEAPONIZED ELECTROMAGNETIC THREAT TO US ALL* *https://takebackyourpower.net/un-staff-member-5g-is-war-on-humanity/* *5GUN Staff Member: 5G Is War on Humanity4 days agoClaire Edwards10,034 views18 min read9 COMMENTSWATCH LATERCINEMA MODEDisclosure about 5G — and its considerable risk for humanity — is occurring within the United Nations. This is thanks to longtime UN staff member and whistle-blower Claire Edwards, who recently... more »
Everyone Calm Down About That Declaration of National Emergency
Stuck with a government shutdown, President Trump and his advisors are reportedly considering the invocation of emergency authorities in order to begin construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The president stopped short of making such an announcement in his address to the country on Tuesday night. But according to Axios, a declaration of emergency “remains the most likely ultimate option.” The hitch, Axios writes, is that “conservatives … don’t like what they view as an abuse of this authority.” And indeed, reports that Trump might make such a declaration has sparked ... more »
Human Rights Watch: Venezuelan Military Personnel Jailed And Tortured Amid Coup Fears
Venezuela's President, Nicolas Maduro, talks during a military parade next to Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (right), in La Guaira, Venezuela, on May 21. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS *Miami Herald:* *Venezuela military personnel increasingly jailed, tortured amid coup fears, report says * Amid fears of military coups and assassination plots, the Venezuelan government has increasingly been detaining and torturing military personnel and their families, a new report finds. The increased abuses against the armed forces — one of the linchpins of President Nicolás Madu... more »
After NAFTA fight, Trump threatens another trade battle with Central America
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
09-Jan-2019 Now that the Trump administration has revamped the North American Free Trade Agreement, it is taking a look at kicking key countries out of its sister pact, the Central American Free Trade Agreement.
La Confédération paysanne investit un supermarché pour dénoncer les prix trop bas
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
09-Jan-2019 Parmi ses revendications, la Confédération paysanne demande la fin des accords de libre-échange, «qui affectent le prix des productions françaises à cause des volumes d'importation à bas coût».
Oklahoma governor OKs rules for cannabis-infused food products
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin approved new labeling, packaging and testing rules for food products that include medical marijuana. The new rules require marijuana-infused food and beverage makers to comply with the state’s current food safety laws as well as the labeling and packaging laws for available cannabis products. The regulations also require edibles makers to […] Oklahoma governor OKs rules for cannabis-infused food products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Iran's Supreme Leader: U.S. Sanctions Are Hurting Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with people of Qom, in Teheran, Iran, January 9, 2019. Official Khamenei website/Handout via REUTERS *Reuters:* *'Unprecedented' U.S. sanctions are pressuring Iran: Khamenei* GENEVA (Reuters) - U.S. sanctions are putting unprecedented pressure on Iranians while “first class idiots” are running Washington’s policy, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump last year pulled out of an international pact on Iran’s nuclear program and re-imposed sanctions intended to scupper Tehran’s oil expo... more »
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Roderick Benns points out the disruptive effect of the cancellation of Ontario's basic income trial - signalling the importance of being able to plan on a stable source of income. And Jessica Chin reports on an anticipated wave of renovictions to push tenants out of their homes in an effort to goose property rents. - George Monbiot discusses the devastating health effects of air pollution - and the roadblocks the fossil fuel lobby has put up to try to avoid a shift toward cleaner air and improved public health. But Umair Irfan not... more »
Team Patriot Europe has ECB, EC in its sights as it prepares for May European elections
*Team Patriot in Italy and Poland have joined forces to launch bid to win seats in May's European elections to get control over the ECB and other Globalist institutions.* *Italy's Matteo Salvini and Poland's Jaroslaw Kaczynski have met in Warsaw to discuss creating a united bloc for the European Parliament elections.* *Once in control, they can change the rules to make sure the ECB issues debt free money like China etc* *Excerpts from media* *Poland, Italy forge populist alliance ahead of European Parliament electionsItaly's Matteo Salvini and Poland's Jaroslaw Kaczynski sha... more »
No deal Brexit will cause global schockwaves
*The establishment media is pushing the narrative that a no deal Brexit will send shockwaves through economies around the world.* *From The Guardian* *A no-deal Brexit will have a negative economic impact from Moldova to Morocco, as the shockwaves sweep eastwards across Europe and through trade links to North Africa, the World Bank has warned.* *Unlike previous reports which focused on the UK and the 27 members of the European Union, the Washington-based organisation said nations from Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova in the east, and around the Mediterranean from Turkey and Egypt to M... more »
Flanagan became the highest ranking Native American woman elected to the Executive office
nauguration day is a big day in politics as it can mean the start of a new administration, new ideology or a new shift in focus. However, For Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan it meant making history. With the utterance of two words, I do, Flanagan became the highest ranking Native American woman elected to the Executive office in history. “By elevating the role’s significance, we will bring diverse perspectives to the governor’s office,” Flanagan said during her inaugural speech. The historic event means more than filling a seat though. It could be the start of giving a bigger vo... more »
UK MPS SUCCESSFULLY START TO ASSERT THEMSELVES AGAINST GLOBALISTS BREXIT DISASTER PLAN
*Huge victory for team patriot MPs in the UK parliament yesterday. It shows they have the numbers to launch a leadership bid to form a national emergency government.* *Team Patriot may have no choice, since Theresa May could try to ensure a no deal Brexit is forced through even if she loses a vote on her Brexit deal as well as a vote of no confidence.* *The only option in that case would be to oust her altogether and take full control and delay Brexit for long enough to work out a plan.* *From The Independent* *MPs have launched a bid to force Theresa May to reveal her plan B... more »
Families are choosing between their health and staying together
William D. Lopez, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Michigan at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Interviews with immigrants health service providers in metro Detroit reveal a climate of fear that may affect the health of families.
Stopping partisan gerrymandering is more complicated than you think
Justin Buchler, Associate Professor of Political Science, Case Western Reserve University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
Many states are arguing over how to draw district lines. But drawing legislative district lines is an exercise in tradeoffs.
Why Trump will likely lose the government shutdown
John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, Lagrange College at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The popular opinion is that presidents win government shutdowns, but a review of polling evidence paints a different picture.
UK government starts airing emergency radio adverts over Brexit chaos. Too little, too late
*What can the individual Brits do if they wake up to find the country in total gridlock, shops running out of food etc, due to Theresa May and the EU's total and deliberate mismanagement? * *The only thing they can do is go "Yellow Vest."* *From the Daily Mail* *Radio adverts warning Brits to prepare for a no deal Brexit are aired amid growing fears political deadlock will send the UK crashing out of the blocThe emergency adverts began being aired on radio stations across the UK todayThey urge Britons to visit the government's website to prepare for no deal BrexitTheresa May... more »
TRUMP CAN'T TAKE THE LOSS AND MOVE ON
David Frum last night: After the January 8 Oval Office address, little doubt remains of how this shutdown will end. Sooner or later—probably sooner—it will end the way Trump’s threats of nuclear war upon North Korea ended: with a sudden Trump about-face. It is now only a matter of time. The polls will arrive over the next hours. Democrats and Republicans will both see that Trump did not move public opinion in his favor. They might see that Trump could not even motivate very many Americans to watch him. The panic slowly building among congressional Republicans will boil. Trump, trapp... more »
French police woes show need for country to unite against Macron
*Sad developments in France. A fundraising platform has cut off a collection for boxer Christophe Dettinger after about 117,000 euros in under 2 days was raised. * *Meanwhile, it has emerged that Yellow Vest protestors violently attacked and nearly lynched Toulon police chief Didier Andrieux.* *The incident occurred two hours before he was filmed attacking protestors and offers some extenuating circumstances.* *Very sad to see French beating each other up. Police and Yellow Vest protestors should join together and force Globalist bankster Emmanuel Macron out of office to start a... more »
10 Weight Loss Tips for People Over 40
As you age, it becomes easier to gain weight and harder to lose it. Age really does matter with regards to weight management, especially if you’re over the age of 40. Many factors can play a role such as changes in physical activity level, diet, hormonal changes and ultimately how your body stores fat. Have […] The post 10 Weight Loss Tips for People Over 40 appeared first on The Drs. Wolfson.
Trump-Perry DOE Proposes to Abandon High-Level Nuclear Waste in Underground Tanks Next to the Columbia River – Comment Deadline Tonight at 11.59 PM ET
Comment here till Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 1159 pm Eastern Time (DC, NYC, etc): https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=DOE_FRDOC_0001-3696 Comment is easy and can … Continue reading →
Most Common Method(s) For Transporting Illegal Drugs Would Bypass Trump’s Wall According To US DEA Testimony
US Border Patrol On Horseback It turns out that the most common methods for transporting illegal drugs would bypass Trump’s … Continue reading →
National Emergency: White Evangelicals-- They Only Feel Safe In Their Self-Satisfied Bigotry Behind Big Strong Walls
The video above is a brief talk almost a decade ago (2009) by one of America's most brilliant political theorists, Wendy Brown, a U.C., Berkeley professor, one of whose specialties is canonical political theory, and who, at the time of the video, was finishing top work on her 2010 book, *Walled States, Waning Sovereignty*. Obama, you'll recall, was still early in his first term when she made the video-- and was writing that book. Trump was still just a bankrupt TV clown scrambling for a few bucks wherever he could get it. "The wall," she said, "is very effective as a performance p... more »
Summing up the Official Claims in the Salisbury Poisonings: Weighed in the Balances and Found Wanting
As promised, I want to round off my pieces on the Salisbury case by looking at what I consider to be the major issues and flaws with the case presented to the public by the British Government and the Metropolitan Police, as well as the role played by the mainstream media. I have chosen 10 major points (not in any particular order), although there are many more issues than these. This is a necessarily lengthy piece and I wouldn’t blame […]
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*Students hate Trump's immigration, border wall quotes, don’t realize they’re from Dems* This month, the federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress was unable to reach a budget agreement, primarily on funding for President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the southern border. The wall, a key talking point for Trump throughout the campaign, has been decried by leaders in the Democrat party as anti-American and immoral, among other things. But their opposition to the wall and embrace of looser immigration laws seems to be a new development. In recent years, Sen... more »
That left a mark - literally
I was familiar with this World War II photograph from other sources, but only in monochrome. I was intrigued to come across a version over at Wirecutter's place that had been colorized. Click the image for a larger view. It shows the impact mark of a *kamikaze* (suicide) attack by a Mitsubishi Ki-51 light bomber on the side of HMS Sussex (shown below), a heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy, in July 1945, just before the end of the war. Fortunately, being a heavy cruiser, *Sussex'*s sides were armored against enemy shellfire, with her main belt on the side of the ship being 4½" ... more »
Cribbing from Kribbe: UK criminology prof loses four papers for plagiarism
A professor of criminology at Middlesex University London has had four papers retracted because at least three of them cribbed significantly from a PhD thesis written by someone named Kribbe. Three of the four retractions for the professor, Anthony Amatrudo, appear in International Journal of Law in Context. One of the notices reads: It has … Continue reading Cribbing from Kribbe: UK criminology prof loses four papers for plagiarism
FTC Cracks Down On Osteopath Bryn Jarald Henderson And Shady Stem Cell Therapies
Bryn Jarald Henderson, D.O. (osteopath), claimed his stem cell treatments at Regenerative Medical Group and Telehealth Medical Group using amniotic fluid from women who have given birth via C-section could cause the lame to walk and cure kidney disease and whatever else. That was enough to get slapped down by the Federal Trade Commission and rightly so. Though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been forced to allow all manner of suspect claims in the food and supplement industry due to President Clinton's 1994 Dietary Supplement Health and Education Law exempting supplement ... more »
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*A jellyfish ‘epidemic’ has Australian scientists wondering if climate change is to be blamed* *Why are they wondering? We all know that EVERYTHING bad is caused by climate change! It is however just a theory. There is no proof. Intermittent jellyfish infestations of Australia's Northern coastal waters have been happening for a long time -- definitely before global warming. They were a big concern when I was a kid and I am now 75* Authorities in Queensland, Australia, were forced to close beaches across the region over the weekend, amid what local officials said was a jellyfis... more »
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