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Blueface?
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Will Smith is about to appear as the genie in the live action version of Aladdin and Leftists are attacking him for appearing in blueface. It shows how off the rails political correctness has driven us! Yikes! Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
Kamala Should Have Smoked A Joint Before Going On The Air With Charlamagne Tha God
*Kamala Takes A Tumble-- drawing by Nancy Ohanian* Kamala Harris started the week oddly. The syndicated *Breakfast Club* with hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God aired an interview with her Monday that ran in almost 40 cities, including NYC (Power 105.1), Houston (KQBT), Boston (WJMN), Detroit (WJLB), Cincinnati (WEBN), Las Vegas (WVEG), Milwaukee (WKKV), Orlando (W283AN), New Orleans (WQUE), Atlanta (WRDG), Miami (WBIM) and two stations in South Carolina-- W257BQ in Charleston and WHTX in Columbia. She was asked to defend her "blackness" because her parents were born ... more »
Share of renewable energy in the EU up to 17.5% in 2017 Eleven Member States already achieved their 2020 targets
“27/2019 – 12 February 2019 Renewable energy in the EU Share of renewable energy in the EU up to 17.5% … Continue reading →
Top U.S. Commander On The Korean Peninsula: 'Little To No Verifiable Change' In North Korea's Military Capabilities
Gen. Robert Abrams looks to the dais as he testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. On that day, Gen. Abrams was nominated to take command of U.S. and allied forces in South Korea. He said the decision to cancel several major military exercises on the Korean peninsula this year caused a slight degradation in the readiness of American forces. Yonhap *The Guardian:* *US commander says 'little to no change' in North Korea's military ability* *General tells Senate committee US and allies still at risk and regime’s mil... more »
Panic, Central Banks Go Full Fear-Mongering, Gold Is About To Be Weaponized
X22Report Published on Feb 12, 2019 The EU is now pushing project fear, they are talking about an apocalyptic event if there is a no deal. The CB and elite will use fear to try to get what they want. George Soros says something needs to be done or the entire EU will end up like […]
White House Said to Have Finalized Middle East Peace Plan
White House Said to Have Finalized Middle East Peace Plan by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ US officials tell Fox News that Trump is ‘happy with parameters’ of Israeli-Palestinian peace proposal; negotiator Greenblatt denies report – The Trump administration’s proposed Israeli-Palestinian peace plan has been completed, and the US president has been briefed on its contents, senior administration officials […]
First Israel Suffocates Gazans, Then We Say We’re Worried About Their Fate
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
Skywatch Investigates Copper Scroll: Connected To Third Temple (PT 2)
SkyWatch TV Published on Feb 12, 2019 For thousands of years, the world has heard warning that there is a coming a day when the Man of Sin, the Antichrist, will arise to pilot the greatest deception in human history. Whereas almost anyone alive today can discuss the dictatorial global economics, societal horrors, and eventual apocalypse […]
Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ — Middle East Peace Plan — is Ready, US’ Fox News Says
Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ — Middle East Peace Plan — is Ready, US’ Fox News Says by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ The US “deal of the century” is ready and US President Donald Trump has been briefed about its content, Fox News reported two senior US officials as saying this weekend. – Fox News yesterday reported that the draft of the […]
‘Not the Reality’: Pro-Coup MSM Narrative About ‘Chaos’ in Venezuela is Fiction
‘Not the Reality’: Pro-Coup MSM Narrative About ‘Chaos’ in Venezuela is Fiction by https://sputniknews.com/ Western media has tried to paint a picture of a Venezuela on the verge of a collapse, coup or catastrophe, in which Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro increasingly desperately clings to power against the wishes and needs of his own people. However, two […]
Salvini Proposes Seizing Control Of Italy’s Gold Reserves From Central Bank
This “independence of the Central Bank” is a FAKE psyop meme/idea. It is suggesting something entirely false. Privately owned central banks are NOT independent. They serve the interests of their bankster owners. This meme/idea is to promote a LIE and anyone attacking the central bank is painted as an aggressor (ie. bad guy) and the […]
Senate Has Found No Direct Evidence Of Collusion Between Trump And Russia
MSNBC Published on Feb 12, 2019 The Senate Intelligence Committee has found no direct evident of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia as it approaches the end of its investigation into the 2016 election. However, Democratic investigators remained cautious on the “context” of these findings. end
Senate Found Zero Evidence of Trump-Russia Collusion Conspiracy — MSM Lying for 2 Years!
Senate Intelligence chairman: No evidence of Trump-Russia collusion by MATTHEW CHOI, https://www.politico.com/ Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr said Thursday that his committee’s Russia investigation has yet to find evidence of collusion between President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and the Kremlin but will soon release a report on the Obama administration’s response to Russian interference in […]
China on Gold-Buying Spree Amid Global Push to End US Dollar Dominance
China on Gold-Buying Spree Amid Global Push to End US Dollar Dominance by https://www.rt.com/ Beijing has joined the global gold rush, increasing its gold reserves for two months in a row to 59.94 million ounces. China has long been silent on its holdings of gold as many countries are turning away from the greenback. – China’s […]
Has Witchcraft Invaded Our Culture, Entertainment, And Way of Living?
Tom Brady Says His Wife Is a ‘Good Witch’ and Her Rituals Help Him Win, but There’s More Going on Here by Christian Ellis, http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shocked attendees at a charity event in Boston this week after informing the crowd his wife uses witchcraft before his games. Brady, who recently won his […]
More than 1,000 Scientists Sign ‘Dissent from Darwinism’ Statement
More than 1,000 Scientists Sign ‘Dissent from Darwinism’ Statement by BRITTANY SLAUGHTER – LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, https://www.thecollegefix.com/ Earlier this month, a long kept list of Ph.D. scientists who “dissent from Darwinism” reached a milestone — it crossed the threshold of 1,000 signers. – “There are 1,043 scientists on the ‘A Scientific Dissent from Darwinism’ list. It passed the […]
Did NFL Champion Tom Brady Attribute His Success to Gisele Bündchen’s ‘Witchcraft’?
A conservative Christian radio host made hay with throwaway remarks made by the six-time Super Bowl champion in February 2019.
Raw Milk Linked To Possible Bacterial Infections In 19 States
Raw milk sold by Miller’s Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Pennsylvania and laced with Brucella strain RB51 has been linked to exposures in 19 states by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Raw milk, a recent trend by organic food lovers, lacks pasteurization, a process created by Louis Pasteur that has saved millions of lives by removing harmful bacteria like RB51. A cow that tested positive for RB51 has been removed from the milking herd and after one case of infection was confirmed in New York in November 2018, there are concerns that an unknown number of people ... more »
Vancouver – 3 times usual February snowfall in 3 days
More than 30 weather records (both cold and snowfall) were broken this week in regions across British Columbia, said meteorologist Carmen Hartt of Environment Canada.That pattern that will likely continue for the rest of February, said Hartt. Parts of Vancouver, B.C. were hit by nearly 40 cm (16 inches) of snow Tuesday afternoon — with ... Read moreVancouver – 3 times usual February snowfall in 3 days The post Vancouver – 3 times usual February snowfall in 3 days appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Decepticon McConnell Caucus Presents Donald Trump the Take-It or Leave-It Border Compromise Deal….
The usual suspects within the Decepticon Caucus (McConnell, Cornyn, Thune, Barasso, Crapo, Portman, Blunt, Gardner, Burr, Romney) and Richard Shelby held a press conference to announce the outcome of their DHS border security funding negotiations. There are massive numbers of … Continue reading →
Top U.S. Military Commander For Asia: North Korea Unlikely To Give Up All Nuclear Weapons
*Reuters:* *U.S. commander says North Korea unlikely to give up all nuclear weapons* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Weeks before a second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the top U.S. military commander for Asia on Tuesday echoed an intelligence assessment that North Korea is unlikely to give up all its nuclear weapons. Although he expressed optimism about the Feb. 27-28 Hanoi summit in verbal testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Admiral Philip Davidson, head of the Indo-Pacific Command, expressed doubts about North Korean inte... more »
Mintabie locals to fight permanent eviction
A frontier opal mining town in remote South Australia prepares to fight the State Government over moves to permanently evict its residents.
Young doctor overwhelmed by response to blog about hospital hours that 'broke' her
Dr Yumiko Kadota says she has received messages of support from all around the world after going public with her story about "four months of hell" working at a Sydney hospital.
Expert predicts more cases of deadly dirt disease as climate changes
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A senior tropical disease researcher is warning that cases of the soil-borne infectious disease melioidosis, which has already claimed a life in Queensland this year, will increase due to climate change.
'There's nothing wrong with being gay': England captain Joe Root calls out alleged homophobic slur
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England captain Joe Root is widely praised for calling out West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel after he allegedly makes a homophobic slur in a Test match in Saint Lucia.
Electricity interconnector proposal between SA and NSW to 'reduce bills'
A second electricity interconnector linking South Australia to New South Wales would improve power security and result in lower bills, the companies behind the project say.
'No-one can own a dance step': Fortnite creator hits back at rapper's lawsuit
The maker of the hugely successful game says a young rapper's claim that it stole his dance move is untrue because no-one can own such a simple movement.
Patty Mills warns Basketball Australia it could lose NBA stars for Boomers
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Patty Mills says Basketball Australia risk losing Ben Simmons and other NBA stars for the Boomers' World Cup challenge unless it does a better job of delivering the basic needs of players.
Man who twice buried wife's body found not guilty of murder
A man who admitted to burying his wife's body then digging it up and burying it again did not murder her, a Supreme Court jury finds, instead convicting him of the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Sky rail to replace congested Toorak Road level crossing in Melbourne's inner-east
A controversial sky rail is announced by the Victorian Government in Melbourne's inner-east, in order to remove a notoriously congested level crossing next to the Monash Freeway.
Pot smokers find caged tiger in abandoned US house
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A group of people who went into an abandoned home in Houston to smoke marijuana got a lot more than they bargained for when they stumble across the 150-kilogram beast in a cage, which has now been nicknamed "Tyson" after the movie The Hangover.
Paedophile's release to depend on fast-tracked psychiatric report
A decision on whether notorious South Australian paedophile Colin Humphrys should be released into the community is again delayed, with a psychiatrist's report to be brought forward.
Consumer confidence rebounds on lower rate expectations
Consumer confidence rebounds in February as households factor in the chance of another interest rate cut and seemingly shrug off worries about falling home prices.
Labor plans to scrap cap on water buybacks across Murray-Darling Basin
Labor has announced a new policy to remove the 1,500GL buyback cap on irrigators in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Promises Vote on Green New Deal….
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today that he will move forward on a plan to allow a senate vote on the far-left platform called “The Green New Deal”. Now, McConnell obviously doesn’t support the GND because: (a) his benefactor, … Continue reading →
U.S. Senate Has Uncovered No Collusion Between The Trump Campaign And The Kremlin
Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Richard Burr (R-NC) and vice-chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) prepare for a hearing about "worldwide threats" in Washington on Jan. 29, 2019. Joshua Roberts, Reuters *NBC:* *Senate has uncovered no direct evidence of conspiracy between Trump campaign and Russia* *"We were never going to find a contract signed in blood saying, 'Hey Vlad, we're going to collude,'" one Democratic aide said.* WASHINGTON — After two years and 200 interviews, the Senate Intelligence Committee is approaching the end of its investigation into the 2016 election, hav... more »
Steve Russell : Three swings and three misses
The news last week tells me it’s time to confess some doozies. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | February 12, 2019 My method of practicing the pundit trade is to own my errors, and the news last week … finish reading Steve Russell : Three swings and three misses
Trump Not ‘Thrilled’ with Border Deal But Leaning Toward It
President Trump said he would need more time to study the plan, but he also declared he was not expecting another shutdown.
Senate Backs Major Public Lands, Conservation Bill
The hodgepodge bill offered something for nearly everyone, with projects stretching across the country.
Trump-Russia collusion debunked, next Trump-Timbuktu collusion?
Gullibles (and liars) of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your emotionalism :-) Even the Democrats in the Senate Committee concur with the findings. Now we expect another drama and lies? Like Trump-N. Korea collusion, Trump-Venezuela collusion, Trump-Timbuktu collusion? Among the stories: *1. Senate Russia investigation finds no direct evidence of collusion with Trump as probe nears end* Clark Mindock 12 February 2019 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/russia-collusion-trump-senate-investigation-probe-evidence-a8776456.html *The Senate Int... more »
'Shoot and Run' -- New Documents Expose Abusers of Standing Rock Water Protectors. Now DAPL Peeps Want to Hide.
Naming Names -- Exposures Send Perpetrators Running, Wanting to Hide By Brenda Norrell Censored News Photo: Attack on Standing Rock Water Protectors, 2016 Newly-released e-mails confirm what Censored News exposed about the federal permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline. Now the lawmakers, police and military responsible for the permits, attacks and abuse that resulted in critical injuries
Tulsi Gabbard Wants to Legalize Marijuana, Punish Big Pharma and End Private Prisons
By Elias Marat Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii’s democratic congresswoman and one of many entrants in the crowded 2020 presidential race, is already turning heads thanks to... more »
Sig Sauer Has Big Plans to Transform U.S. Special Ops M4A1 Rifles
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * Here is how. *Taken together, the SureFire and Sig contracts come out to nearly $80 million in the last seven years.* U.S. Special Operations Command has doled out a hefty contract to upgrade its arsenal of M4A1 carbines with suppressed upper receivers, the culmination of a long-running effort to make America’s most elite service members even more silent and deadly. *(This first appeared last year.)* SOCOM awarded a five-year, $48 million contract to Sig Sauer to provide U.S. special operations forces with what the Department of Defense has des... more »
The Marine Corps’ Super-Hyped M27 Rifle Has Some Major Problems
*Task and Purpose* *Security, * A big concern? *Here is everything we know so far.* The Marine Corps’ much-hyped M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle may have picked up a much-needed cost reduction, but the rifle’s troubles are still on full display. *(This first appeared in 2018.)* Just days after the Marine Corps announced its intent to buy 15,000 M27 IARs from Heckler and Koch at around $1,300 per weapon — down from the eye-popping $3,000 price tag that rankled lawmakers in March — The Firearm Blog published a leaked copy of a 2016 report on M27 testing that raises questions about... more »
Can Ukrainian President Poroshenko Win Next Month's Presidential Election?
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko delivers a speech during a ceremony to enthrone Metropolitan Epifaniy, head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in Kiev on February 3 [Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters] *Leonid Ragozin, Al Jazeera:* *Can Petro Poroshenko win Ukraine's presidential race?* Ukraine's incumbent is lagging behind in polls, but he still has time to manipulate political events to his advantage. In Ukraine, incumbents tend to be underdogs in presidential races. Never in the 21st century has an acting Ukrainian president, or his appointee, been a frontrunner in a presidential el... more »
LNP pledges more money for NSW farmers to droughtproof land if returned at election
Another $350 million worth of NSW Government money to droughtproof farms has been pledged in the Liberal-National coalition's re-election push.
Brisbane man jailed after killing father with one punch
A 27-year-old man whose father died after he punched him in the face in Brisbane's CBD is sentenced to eight years in prison.
How can South Australia boost its migrant intake?
In one year South Australia attracted 10,000 migrants — a feat accomplished in Victoria in just 26 days. Now, the State Government is looking at how it can boost the intake of migrants to the state.
Olympian's altitude training centre dream for the Territory's red heart
Four-time Olympian Phil Smyth outlines an ambitious, un-costed idea to create a new "high-altitude" athletics centre in the heart of the Territory outback, which he says could rival similar training hubs in Utah and Arizona in the US.
'Every child's nightmare': Man jailed for sodomising kids as young as 11
A Cairns judge sentences Wees Nawia to more than 10 years' jail for multiple grooming and sodomy offences committed against 27 children aged between 11 and 16.
Labor unions fear Democrats’ Green New Deal poses job threat
This Pretty much ensures that President Trump will be re-elected. Think Michigan, Wisconson, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Iowa, Nevada, and Colorado. Labor unions fear Democrats’ Green New Deal poses job threat WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Labor unions say they are withholding support for a Green New Deal unveiled by Democrats last week to transition the American … Continue reading "Labor unions fear Democrats’ Green New Deal poses job threat"
Exposing Snopes Bias in Attempt to Discredit Investigative Report on Vaccines-Autism Link
In the barrage of information you come across daily online, how do you know what's true and what's nothing more than hearsay, gossip or all-out lies? Some people use Snopes as their go-to source for online fact-checking, believing it to give the unbiased and credible final word on all those widely-circulated stories. If you're relying on Snopes as your arbiter of truth, however, you're in for a surprise: Snopes engages in massive censorship of natural health and general promotion of industry talking points. What started as a tool to investigate urban legends, hoaxes and folklore ha... more »
Next Month, A Special Election Gives The Democrats Another Opportunity Pick Up A Seat In The Tennessee State Senate
Over the weekend, Natalie Allison reported for *The Tennessean* about the new effort by Republicans in the state legislature to outlaw same sex marriage... again. State Senator Mark Pody (Lebanon) and Rep. Jerry Sexton (Bean Station) have reintroduced the "Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act," having seen it defeated in committee last session and despite the $9 billion in federal funding it would cost the state. They claim that the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage "is void in Tennessee because the state has already passed its own law... more »
This New Green Deal Is Gonna Be So Cool.
*Unwilling To Work.org * Secure Your Spot Today! As per the goals outlined in the *Green New Deal*, every American will be provided with *"economic security for all who are unable or unwilling to work*". Questions have been asked about the process by which Americans can declare themselves *unwilling to work* and sign up for free economic security. Fortunately, we think it should be as simple as declaring yourself as one of *The Unwilling* and then filling out the short application at the bottom to determine your new career and salary. *You May Sign Up HERE* ________________________... more »
Stop ACTA 2: Protests, Internet Blackouts and Hacktivist Actions To Lead Up To Final Vote On Dystopian Articles 11 and 13 In EU
By Aaron Kesel After a short delay, European Union lawmakers are continuing their journey to censor the Internet and have agreed on changes to the... more »
Q&A: A Cuban Film About Family in the “Global South” Premieres in Berlin
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BERLIN/PARIS, Feb 12 (IPS) - A documentary about a Cuban family facing an uncertain future has its world premiere Feb. 12 at the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious cinema events. "La Arrancada" (On the starting line) is a debut feature by Brazilian director Aldemar Matias, focusing on a young athlete who is having doubts about her role in national sports in the Caribbean country. The narrative follows her as she considers her future, which may well lie abroad, she reluctantly realises. Read the full story, “Q&A: A Cuban Film About Family in the... more »
"The Real State of the Union'
*"The Real State of the Union'* By Bill Bonner PARIS – "We live in an Era of Busted Dreams (EBD). Yesterday, we looked at one of them – the banged-up hope that Donald J. Trump might turn things around. It seems more and more unlikely. First, because he doesn’t know what is going on. Second, because he doesn’t really want to change it (it made him rich… and POTUS). Third, because he couldn’t change it anyway (the Deep State decides the important issues). And fourth, because that’s not the way dreams bust; they need to be more than dented… they need to be completely crushed… and gro... more »
America’s Widening Inequality of PlaceYou’ve heard me talk...
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*America’s Widening Inequality of Place* You’ve heard me talk about inequalities of income and wealth and political power. But another kind of inequality needs to be addressed as well: widening inequalities of place. On the one hand, booming mega-cities. On the other hand, an American heartland that’s becoming emptier, older, whiter, less educated, and poorer. Trump country. To understand what’s happening you first need to see technology not as a thing but as a process of group learning – of talented people interacting with each other continuously and directly, keying off each ... more »
“Empire First” > “America First”
*“Empire First” > “America First”* by David Stockman "Now I will tell you the answer to my question. It is this. The Party seeks power entirely for its own sake. We are not interested in the good of others; we are interested solely in power, pure power. What pure power means you will understand presently. We are different from the oligarchies of the past in that we know what we are doing. All the others, even those who resembled ourselves, were cowards and hypocrites. The German Nazis and the Russian Communists came very close to us in their methods, but they never had the courage ... more »
Passenger sued by airline over cost-saving travel hack
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German airline Lufthansa seeks more than 2,000 euros compensation from a passenger who ditched his connecting flight as part of a money-saving scheme known as "hidden city" ticketing.
Ex-Olympian's altitude training centre dream for the Territory's red heart
Four-time Olympian Phil Smyth outlines an ambitious, un-costed idea to create a new "high-altitude" athletics centre in the heart of the Territory outback, which he says could rival similar training hubs in Utah and Arizona in the US.
Fires are still burning, but the first snow of the year has fallen in Tasmania
These areas were in the line of fierce bushfires just last week, but now they've experienced snowfall, leaving onlookers "squealing with glee".
Trump slams 'lame' Democrat apology for Israel tweets
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The US President says congresswoman Ilhan Omar should resign despite her apologising for suggesting Israel pays for the support of US politicians.
Trump supporter attacks BBC camera operator during rally
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A supporter of Donald Trump attacks a BBC camera operator while the US President spruiks his border policies at a rally in El Paso, Texas.
Ricciardo 'stoked' at Renault but laments no move to Ferrari, Mercedes
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Daniel Ricciardo has a warm welcome at his new team Renault ahead of the 2019 F1 season, but the Aussie admits in a podcast interview he is frustrated he couldn't engineer a move to Ferrari or Mercedes.
Sydney shrouded in dust, air quality levels plummet
Air quality in parts of NSW is rated "hazardous" as Sydneysiders endure an eerie dust haze that has blown across from NSW's west, reducing visibility and prompting health warnings.
Live: PM orders detention centre to reopen as Senate passes medevac law
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Christmas Island immigration centre will reopen, as border protection shapes as a key battleground ahead of this year's federal election.
Senate passes controversial refugee evacuation bill, PM says new laws 'weaken our borders'
Legislation which will give doctors more power to decide whether asylum seekers should come to Australia for medical treatment is passed into law by the Senate with the support of Labor, the Greens and four independents.
A Very Urgent Message
This is a call to the swans in your chest, and the pterodactyls in your eyes, and the primordial reptiles swimming beneath your tongue. This is not addressed to your yammering thinkbrain, which biffs and boffs about who goes where and what the right and […]
You must be giving off the fire that consumes all unlike itself
*We* say that Saint Germain and Mother Mary are the Father of our church and the Mother of our church. But that’s in heaven; on earth we have the supreme authority to decide what happens to any ascended master--whether He gets His word out, whether He publishes His book. I’ve said this before, but it’s true and it bears repeating….And every seat in this sanctuary is the driver’s seat, and you’re sitting in it. And I hope it’s by 100 percent of your freewill that you’re here tonight ‘cause I don’t want you here any other way--‘cause if you’re not here by your freewill you’re a ... more »
List of Most and Least Harmful Cancer-Causing Radiation-Emitting Smartphones
By B.N. Frank It’s worth noting that cell phone manufacturers have been warning shareholders that they may eventually be held liable for harm caused by... more »
Legislative Summit Urges Community College Leaders to Advocate
There’s a lot of important legislative and policy change afoot in higher education in 2019, and community colleges leaders should make sure they have seats at every table and voices in very discussion. That’s been a key message this week at the Community College National Legislative Summit presented by the Association of Community College Trustees.
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/12/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, “Post Market Wrap Up 2/12/19”* • • *MarketWatch Market Summary* - 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/
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 12, 2019
*Oliver Pieper, DW:* *'Time running out for Nicolas Maduro,' Venezuela's Juan Guaido tells DW* Is he a beacon of hope, a future president or just a US puppet? Venezuela's self-declared leader, Juan Guaido, has told DW he is confident he will prevail over Nicolas Maduro in his country's power struggle. Juan Guaido, the self-declared interim president of of Venezuela, says he wants to "put an end to usurpation, form a transitional government and make free elections possible." It is his job, Guaido told DW's Oscar Schlenker, to keep on pushing for this process. Asked whether he sees... more »
Mother Arrested for Calling a Man a Man (Because He Claims Womanhood)
[image: mother-arrested-for-calling-a-man-a-man-because-he-claims-womanhood] “It’s a man, baby!” was a mistaken notion and part of comedy when uttered by fictional British spy Austin Powers in 1997. But expressing this sentiment in today’s Britain — even where it applies — can get you in big trouble, as a 38-year-old mother of two found out the hard way.
MJBizDaily launches annual cannabis industry survey to collect key business data
Marijuana Business Daily has launched its seventh annual survey of cannabis industry executives and investors, an undertaking that’s intended to help the Colorado-based company provide key market, financial and operational data for businesses and entrepreneurs. Owners, founders and executives with dispensaries/retail stores, commercial cultivation operations, infused product manufacturers, vertically integrated businesses, testing labs and ancillary firms, […] MJBizDaily launches annual cannabis industry survey to collect key business data is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily:... more »
Luxury retailer Barneys New York to sell marijuana products in California flagship
Upscale specialty retailer Barneys New York announced plans to sell cannabis products and accessories in a new “luxury” head shop called The High End, the latest mainstream company to capitalize on the marijuana industry. The shop will open in March inside the Barneys flagship store in the tony Southern California town of Beverly Hills. The […] Luxury retailer Barneys New York to sell marijuana products in California flagship is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The War on Beef – Are cows the culprits?
by David Mason-Jones There is an old fake-science idea doing the rounds again at the moment. This is that cows are culprits in the global warming narrative. The problem, however, is that the scary image of cows destroying the planet with their carbon emissions doesn’t fit with how the planet actually works. No cow alive […]
Polar Bears Invade Russian Town; Locals Delighted But Wary
Regional authorities in Russia declared a state of emergency over the weekend after the bears peered into homes, entered buildings and gorged at a garbage dump outside the town.
Did NFL Quarterback Joe Namath Kneel During the National Anthem?
Believe it or not, you can kneel on a football field without protesting something.
World News Briefs -- February 12, 2018 (Evening Edition)
*Al Jazeera: **Rival rallies held in Venezuela as political crisis continues* Opposition calls for aid to be allowed in as Maduro accuses US of 'distorting situation to justify intervention'. Venezuela's opposition supporters rallied nationwide on Tuesday to keep the heat on embattled President Nicolas Maduro and to demand he allow humanitarian aid into the country where food and medicine shortages are rife. Government supporters also went out to the streets in Caracas denouncing foreign intervention in the country. *Read more* .... *MIDDLE EAST* U.S.-led alliance strikes *Isl... more »
The Group
I’ve detailed the periphrastic and circuitous path that led me to Makawao in three posts, One, Two, and Three. When I left off, Dave and I had just finished building a boat, I was living in the projection room of an old theater, I was making good money as a cabinetmaker, and I was set…
Jihadist rebels allegedly use chemical weapons against Syrian Army in southeast Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 P.M.) – A number of Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers were hospitalized on Tuesday after the jihadist rebels of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fired chemical substances towards their garrison in southeast Idlib. According to the Arab language version of Sputnik News, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham fired chemical substances towards the Syrian Arab Army’s positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army mysteriously fires several flares over northern Hama (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has reportedly fired several flares over the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate this evening. The pro-opposition STEP News Agency released footage of the situation over the towns of Kafr Zita and Al-Latamnah, showing the flares illuminated over the night sky of northern Hama: Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Armenia may take military action in Syria if necessary: MoD
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – Armenia will participate militarily in Syria if necessary, Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan said Tuesday in Yerevan at a joint press conference with his Cypriot counterpart Savvas Angelidis. According to Novosti-Armenia, Tonoyan said that if the Armenian military chooses to enter the Syrian conflict, it will do so in accordance […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army reinforces border along occupied Golan Heights
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – For the first time since their military operation in the Al-Quneitra Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army has reinforced the border of the occupied Golan Heights, a source told Al-Masdar News. According to the source, the Syrian Arab Army’s 5th Division sent reinforcements to the area near the 90th Brigade base […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia demands immediate withdrawal of US troops from Syria
Moscow insists that the United States should fulfill its pledge to fully withdraw from Syria, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters on Monday. “We insist that the United States should fulfill its pledge and fully withdraw from Syria,” he said. On December 19, 2018, US President Donald Trump ordered a full withdrawal of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Snow and ice from Wisconsin to Maine
Road conditions deteriorating. Power outages looming. Flights canceled. The snow and ice combo could cause significant travel delays and widespread power outages across the interior Northeast on Tuesday, including New York City, Boston, Detroit and Chicago. Roads are snow or ice covered in western New York. More than 250 flights canceled at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Classes ... Read moreSnow and ice from Wisconsin to Maine The post Snow and ice from Wisconsin to Maine appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Seattle – The snow keeps on coming
60,000 lose power It’s already the snowiest February on record in Seattle, and yet the snow keeps on coming – at least another 4 to 6 inches last night. The February snowfall total at SeaTac Airport of 14.1 inches has already made this Seattle’s snowiest February in recorded history. The previous record of 13.1 inches ... Read moreSeattle – The snow keeps on coming The post Seattle – The snow keeps on coming appeared first on Ice Age Now.
UK: Mother Arrested on Suspicion of ‘Malicious Communication’ After Calling a Transgender Woman a Man on Twitter
UK: A mother was reportedly arrested in front of her four children, and locked up for seven hours, for calling a biological man a man on Twitter. She is accused of a 'campaign of targeted harassment'.
Chicago Activists Demand Candidates For Mayor Back Civilian Police Accountability
Reflecting on Chicago Police Department under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration, activists demand next mayor support police accountability. The post Chicago Activists Demand Candidates For Mayor Back Civilian Police Accountability appeared first on Shadowproof.
Sudan needs greater international concern: Professors and women march against the regime
Sudan needs greater international concern: Professors and women march against the regime Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of President Omar al-Bashir continues to trample down on dissent and seems aloof to the need for genuine change. In the latest demonstrations, both professors and women once more witnessed the tyranny […]
Britain To Send Its Only Aircraft Carrier To Pacific On Its First Operational Mission
HMS Queen Elizabeth, HMS Sutherland and HMS Iron Duke. *Business Insider/SCMP:* *As the UK sends its only aircraft carrier to the Pacific, the defense secretary warns Britain risks being seen as 'a paper tiger'* * The UK announced on Monday that it is sending its only carrier to the Pacific. * The British government has repeatedly said it was planning to increase its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. * British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said Monday that Western powers need to be ready to back their interests. Western powers should be prepared to back their interests wit... more »
Fed Warns Dollar “Might Not Retain Its Dominance Forever”
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US National Debt Tops $22 Trillion
The post US National Debt Tops $22 Trillion appeared first on The Duran.
Russia takes steps to survive global internet shutdown with its own web
The post Russia takes steps to survive global internet shutdown with its own web appeared first on The Duran.
Soros Panics Over Populist Revolt: “EU Is Sleepwalking Into Oblivion”
The post Soros Panics Over Populist Revolt: “EU Is Sleepwalking Into Oblivion” appeared first on The Duran.
Russiagate Is Finished
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Russiagate: Senate Intelligence Committee Confirms “No Collusion”
The post Russiagate: Senate Intelligence Committee Confirms “No Collusion” appeared first on The Duran.
Byron York: Trump tax returns: House Democrats ready for ultimate fishing expedition
The post Byron York: Trump tax returns: House Democrats ready for ultimate fishing expedition appeared first on The Duran.
Trump “Not Happy With Border Wall Compromise”, Open To Let China Tariff Deadline Slide “If Close To A Deal”
The post Trump “Not Happy With Border Wall Compromise”, Open To Let China Tariff Deadline Slide “If Close To A Deal” appeared first on The Duran.
Italy wants to sell national gold reserves to avoid next year’s tax hike
The post Italy wants to sell national gold reserves to avoid next year’s tax hike appeared first on The Duran.
London and Paris Hypocritical on Private Military Firms
The post London and Paris Hypocritical on Private Military Firms appeared first on The Duran.
Republicans Calling the Democrat’s Bluff; Senate to Vote on the Green New Deal
The Beginning of the End. Once Climate Change becomes a political liability you will never hear about it again. .@Senatemajldr: "I've noted with great interest the Green New Deal. And we're going to be voting on that in the Senate. Give everybody an opportunity to go on record and see how they feel about the … Continue reading "Republicans Calling the Democrat’s Bluff; Senate to Vote on the Green New Deal"
Spot the Similarities? Jets are more likely to Cause Climate Change than CO2
Finding: Jet aircraft trails create extra rain and snow from clouds (Source) Facts are, if you replace the data for CO2 with air passager miles in the current climate models, the results would barely change. The clouds and precipitation caused by air travel are far more likely to alter global temperatures than CO2. Please Like, … Continue reading "Spot the Similarities? Jets are more likely to Cause Climate Change than CO2"
President Trump Remarks During Open Press Cabinet Meeting – Video and Transcript…
President Donald Trump again permits U.S. media to review the content of a cabinet meeting covering the majority of current national issues. Most transparent administration in history. [Full video and transcript] . [Transcript] 11:54 A.M. EST – THE PRESIDENT: Hello, … Continue reading →
Dowd Nails It – Former Trump Attorney Outlines Insufferable Behavior of Mueller and Rosenstein in Perpetrating Political Russia Hoax…
ABC conducted an extremely interesting interview with former Trump Attorney John Dowd that the media outlet will likely keep far away from their mainstream broadcast and print reporting. The interview is exceptionally interesting because Dowd outlines how incredibly false all … Continue reading →
UN Report: Yemen's Food Aid Is At Risk Of Rotting
Cereal stored in Dhubab, Taiz Gobernorate, in Yemen. The World Food Programme (WFP) grain stored in Hudaydah's Red Sea Mills has been inaccessible for over five months and is at risk of rotting. Giles Clarke/OCHA *BBC*:* Yemen war: Grain stores in Hudaydah 'at risk of rotting'* The UN is urging the warring parties in Yemen to give it access to a vast store of grain that is desperately needed in a country on the brink of famine. Aid workers have not been able to reach the Red Sea Mills, on the frontlines in the port of Hudaydah, for five months. It holds enough grain to feed 3.7 m... more »
"The problem isn't that none of the Green New Deal's goals can be achieved. The problem is that only HALF of these goals can be achieved..." Bonus #QotD
Today's Bonus Quote of the Day comes from Robert Tracinski's latest newsletter, on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's modern-day Morgenthau Plan, aka her so-called "Green New Deal": *The problem isn’t that none of the Green New Deal’s goals can be achieved. The problem is that only half of these goals can be achieved. We can’t build high-speed rail everywhere, but we can abolish air travel. We can’t power the whole economy on “renewable energy,” but we can shut down existing power plants. We can’t give everyone a “family-sustaining wage,” but we can definitely kill cows and tell our kids t... more »
New Surge Of Violence In South Sudan Sends Thousands To Flee To The DR Congo
South Sudanese SPLA soldiers are pictured in Pageri in Eastern Equatoria state, Aug. 20, 2015. The United Nations refugee agency, Feb. 12, 2019, says a surge of violence in Equatoria State has displaced thousands fleeing to the Democratic Republic of Congo. *VOA: **New Violence in South Sudan Sends Thousands Fleeing to DR Congo * GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The United Nations refugee agency says a surge of violence in South Sudan's Yei State has displaced some 8,000 civilians and sent an estimated 5,000 people fleeing to the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. Clashes between the ... more »
China-US trade hopes see Wall St surge
New hopes of a breakthrough in the trade impasse between the US and China see global markets surge, while Wall Street also gets a boost from a potential deal to avoid another US Government shutdown.
Thirty Aboriginal men were killed, but not many people remember the Cape Grim massacre
In 1828, the bodies of about 30 Aboriginal men were thrown from a cliff in Tasmania's far north west. The Cape Grim massacre is not officially commemorated, but some think it's time to mark the day.
A global trade in recycled metal body parts has become a financial windfall for charities
As cremation continues to increase in popularity, it gives rise to an uncomfortable question — what happens to the gold fillings, stainless steel plates and titanium hip replacement parts that are left in the ashes?
'Immediate instincts are the worst': When venting to strangers online can backfire
Social media have-a-whinge groups are chambers of discontent, and their effectiveness as an anger-management tool could really be giving people something to complain about.
The rise and fall of El Chapo, Mexico's most wanted kingpin
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The notorious fugitive began life in the drug trade at just 15, and once boasted of his "fleet" of submarines, aeroplanes and boats.
More than 3,000 community service volunteer pilots to face stringent new standards
A suite of safety reforms to community service flights is being announced by CASA today in response to two fatal Angel Flight crashes in 2011 and 2017.
If Pacific nations go under water what happens to maritime boundaries?
Scientists have long predicted climate change could pose an existential threat to the tiny island nations which dot the Pacific. What impact could this have on the political geography of the region?
How the 'working girl' Myora came to rest in the Brisbane River
Each day, early-morning joggers and cyclists unknowingly pass one of the Brisbane River's most intact shipwrecks, which has remained stranded despite the major floods and development of the past 60 years.
A masked muscleman defending gingers? Welcome to wrestling, Darwin-style
Having recently moved to Darwin, former wrestler Brad Jones has begun training a steady stream of novice and seasoned wrestlers at a local community space as they prepare to enter the arena for a string of shows in the dry season.
Australian man facing death penalty over alleged bomb plot pleads for freedom
An Australian man facing the death penalty in Lebanon over an alleged plot to blow up a passenger jet asks a military tribunal to free him, saying investigators forced him to sign a false confession.
Campervan with masturbation slogan sparks calls for crackdown on offensive vehicles
A campervan emblazoned with a slogan about masturbation that breached the advertising code of ethics sparks a renewed push from the South Australian Labor Party to crack down on offensive vehicles.
App designed to track vaccinations wiping kids' data
A mobile app designed to issue reminders for childhood vaccinations by Queensland Health has been wiping the data entered by parents, prompting complaints that it is essentially "useless".
The U.S. Air Force's First Woman To Lead The F-16 Viper Demonstration Team Has Been Relieved After 2 Weeks In Charge
Capt. Zoe Kotnik clips on her mask in her F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to a sortie at Eglin AFB, Florida, November 2017. US Air Force/Samuel King Jr. *Business Insider/Military Times*: *The first woman to lead the Air Force's F-16 Viper demonstration team relieved after 2 weeks in charge* * The first woman to lead the Air Force's F-16 demonstration team has been relieved. * The Air Force would not specific what caused her removal, which comes two weeks after her appointment. * An experienced pilot, Capt. Zoe Kotnik's selection was the subject of a high-profile media roll-out. Capt.... more »
What’s Historic?
I regularly read Wikipedia’s “Historical Events on This Day.” It’s fun, and I learn new history. But I’m still puzzled by the selection criteria. Wikipedia casually blends three very different kinds of events: 1. Critical political, diplomatic, and military events that plausibly changed the lives of millions or even billions of people. 2. Terrorist attacks. […] The post What’s Historic? appeared first on Econlib.
Video: The One Privilege Dems Will Never Acknowledge
Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire gang slam the leftist mantra of “check your privilege.” ~ Media Editors ~ Read and view more informative and FACTual articles and videos at The Patriot Post: http://patriotpost.us/ https://patriotpost.us/subscribe Advertisements
Italy’s Gold Belongs to Who!
You may or may not know that Italy is now officially in a recession according to economic data from the final quarter of 2018. The post Italy’s Gold Belongs to Who! appeared first on OYE Alternative News .
Dr. Avis Proctor Named Sixth President of Harper College
The Harper College Board of Trustees have announced that Dr. Avis Proctor, current president of Broward College’s North Campus, will become its sixth president, pending a board vote on the proposed three-year contract. Proctor will succeed Ken Ender, who will step down at the end of June after serving as Harper president for a decade. […]
Base 11 Awards Morgan State With $1.6M Grant for Student Rocketry Team
Nonprofit organization Base 11 has announced it has given Morgan State University a three-year, $1.6 million Aerospace Workforce and Leadership Development Grant that will support Morgan State’s rocketry lab and establish a student rocketry team. The commercial space industry is predicted to become a $2.7 trillion economic section in the next three decades, according to […]
Paine College Receives Accreditation From Two Accrediting Bodies
Several months after Paine College lost its accreditation by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), a judge ruled in the college’s favor. Dr. Jerry Hardee, president of Paine College, recently announced the news that the college is now accredited by SACS in addition to The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). […]
Arizona Senate Panel Votes to End State College, University Tuition Increases
In an effort to end sharp tuition hikes for Arizona colleges and universities, an Arizona Senate panel recently voted to have taxpayers pay more of the cost of higher education. Members of the state senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development approved legislation without dissent to add $102.7 million into universities for the 2019-20 […]
Troops won’t leave Syria.. Tougher Sanctions on Syria “ The Caesar Act”
*The Caesar Act goes all the way back to 2014 & the Syrian Torture Claims without Torture* *The Hill* * While the House and Senate iron out these details, the executive branch has an opportunity to plan ahead for how to implement the Caesar Act most effectively.* *One key to the act’s success will be for the administration to send a clear message to regional allies, especially in the Gulf, that even if U.S. troops withdraw from Syria, no one has a green light to bankroll Assad’s reconstruction plans.* *To its credit, the European Union has already taken action against the networ... more »
The Genetics Of Having Perfect Pitch
Perfect pitch may be more strongly under genetic control than previously thought, according to a new study. Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven were able to precisely identify musical notes and there is certainly a genetic component to music like there is math or sprinting - while anyone can be functional with practice being truly great may take biology. Perfect (absolute) pitch is rare, even among expert musicians, and the relative contribution of genetics and experience to this ability remains debated. read more
FDA-approved CBD Supplement is $32,500 Pharmaceutical Drug – All Others Illegal
FDA is ignoring Congress and attacking an affordable supplement to protect Big Pharma profits As we reported earlier this year, the Farm Bill approved by Congress legalized hemp, which is a major step towards ensuring consumer access to affordable CBD oil supplements. Unfortunately, the FDA is still throwing up roadblocks because CBD is now also available as an FDA-approved drug. It is a perfect case study for why healthcare is so expensive in this country. Shortly after the passage of the Farm Bill, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reiterated the FDA’s position that, regardless of h... more »
Political Crisis For Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Deepens With The Resignation Of A Cabinet Minister Over Allegations That She Was Pressured To Intervene On A Criminal Case
*CTV News*: *Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns from Trudeau cabinet amid SNC-Lavalin scandal * OTTAWA – Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet, "with a heavy heart," and is seeking legal advice about speaking publicly about the SNC-Lavalin scandal. Her resignation comes amid questions into whether Trudeau or anyone in his office tried to pressure Wilson-Raybould to abandon the prosecution of a case against SNC-Lavalin when she was justice minister and attorney general. In her letter of resignation as Veterans Affairs Minister Wilson-... more »
Releasing Lifetime Wounds
By Adeana M. Slater, In5D.com It may be time for you to remove the rose-colored glasses to see things as they truly are. Once you do, your eyes may become blinded by the bright light of Truth. This light is getting brighter and brighter and all of those creepy crawlies that normally lurk in the […]
World Health Organization Admits Medical Benefits of Cannabis — Moves to Change 1954 Policy
By Jason Erickson, Natural Blaze It took them 60+ years, but the World Health Organization seems to finally be buckling under the weight of evidence that shows the range of benefits to global health offered by cannabis products. The organization appears to be ready to take a two-fold approach to rescheduling cannabis for both THC-based […]
Patients Are Dumping Benzodiazepines in Favor of Cannabis to Treat Anxiety
By Alex Pietrowski, Waking Times Along with the opioid epidemic, we are in the midst of a benzodiazepine epidemic. This class of prescription drugs, which includes the extremely popular drug xanax, is primarily prescribed for anxiety, but is exceptionally prone to abuse, addiction, and were involved in almost 12,000 deaths a year. “These are highly addictive […]
BBC Repeat Fake Extreme Weather Disaster Claims
By Paul Homewood h/t qaesoveritas Politicians and policymakers have failed to grasp the gravity of the environmental crisis facing the Earth, a report claims. The think-tank IPPR says human impacts have reached a critical stage and threaten to destabilise society and the global economy. Scientists warn of a potentially deadly combination of factors. […]
ABC News called it “pink slime.” Now, USDA says it can be labeled “ground beef.”
Do you remember the “pink slime” controversy of 2012? Well, ABC News ran a story on Beef Products Inc. (BPI), a South Dakota-based meat processing company who produced a beef filler that looked just like pink slime and the story damaged the company’s brand… “For years, the company has argued that its signature product is […] The post ABC News called it “pink slime.” Now, USDA says it can be labeled “ground beef.” appeared first on Health Nut News.
Demolishing the perfumers agency in Islamic Cairo : What History Do We brag about in Egypt !!?
As Egyptians , we like to brag all the time about we are the oldest nation with a recorded civilization in the globe with 3000 B.C history or even 7000 B.C history and yet all that we are currently doing in Egypt now is watching how our history, our heritage is being demolished in front of our eyes for the sake of so-called modernism. On Monday, I was hit by the news that the ancient “Perfumers agency” which was built originally from 900 years ago by the orders of Middle Cairo district because it allegedly imposes a danger on the public. [image: Perfumers agency now] The Perfumers ag... more »
O'odham Ofelia Rivas seeks sponsor to Commemoration of Ward Valley Occupation
By Brenda Norrell Censored News Ofelia Rivas, O'odham living on the Tohono O'odham Nation at the so-called US border, is seeking a sponsor for expenses to the Ward Valley Occupation Commemoration gathering this weekend. Contact her at 4oodhamrights@gmail.com (Due to time, donations need to be sent to -- Ophelia Rivas, via Walmart Moneygram or Western Union, with an email to her. She needs $
Omar Remarks Highlight Increasing Possibility That Israel Will Be Issue in 2020
[image: omar-remarks-highlight-increasing-possibility-that-israel-will-be-issue-in-2020] Support for Israel has been largely bipartisan since the inception of the modern nation in 1948 — but that has changed.
UN IPCC Scientist Blows Whistle on Lies About Climate, Sea Level
[image: un-ipcc-scientist-blows-whistle-on-un-climate-lies] STOCKHOLM, Sweden — The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (UN IPCC) is misleading humanity about climate change and sea levels, a leading expert on sea levels who served on the UN IPCC told *The New American*. In fact, it is more likely that sea levels will decline, not rise, explained Dr. Nils-Axel Mörner, the retired head of the paleogeophysics and geodynamics at Stockholm University. A new solar-driven cooling period is not far off, he said. But when Mörner tried to warn the UN IPCC that it was pub... more »
McClatchy: Biden a Dinosaur in Party Obsessed With Identity Politics. Harris: I’m Down With Weed
[image: mcclatchy-biden-a-dinosaur-in-party-obsessed-with-identity-politics-harris-i-m-down-with-weed] Though former Vice President Joe Biden claims he’s the best hope of beating Trump in 2020, many are saying he’s too old and too white. A better candidate? Self-proclaimed pot smoker Kamala Harris.
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Guaidó Open to U.S. Intervention
[image: venezuela-s-opposition-leader-guaido-open-to-u-s-intervention] Opposition leader Juan Guaidó does not rule out the possibility of authorizing U.S. intervention to help force President/strongman Nicolás Maduro from power.
Are the Democrats Bent on Suicide?
[image: are-the-democrats-bent-on-suicide] The question is why Democrats, who, if nominated, are likely to face Donald Trump in 2020, are signing on to so radical a scheme as the Green New Deal.
Did a Democrat Named ‘Tara McClossoff’ Introduce a Bill to Ban Senior Citizens From Voting?
A notorious producer of junk news tried to trick Facebook users into sharing a bogus meme.
Did a Mexican Researcher Develop a Potential Treatment for HPV?
Eva Ramón Gallegos and her team have been pursuing the use of photodynamic therapy for 20 years.
Notorious Drug Lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Convicted
A drumbeat of guilty verdicts on drug and conspiracy charges could put the 61-year-old escape artist behind bars for decades.
New Jersey Becomes First US State to Take Legal Oscars Bets
New Jersey is the first state in the U.S. to allow sportsbooks to accept wagers on the Oscars, taking after a common practice in Europe and giving American fans another option besides informal office pools.
Mohawk Nation News 'Jody says 'NO!'
Mohawk Nation News Read article at: http://mohawknationnews.com/blog/2019/02/12/jody-says-no/
No Direct Evidence of Russian Interference, but there is Direct Proof of Establishment Derangement
When Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced her candidacy for the presidency on CNN last month, I had a feeling I’d be writing about her a fair bit. Not because I particularly want her to be president, but because I knew her candidacy would cause the narrative control mechanizations of the political/media class to overextend themselves, leaving them open to attack, exposure, and the weakening of their control of the narrative. Mere hours before her campaign officially launched, NBC News… The post No Direct Evidence of Russian Interference, but there is Direct Proof of Establ... more »
Crash Course in Irish Politics
At a loose end? Know little to nothing about Irish politics? Then this utterly brilliant episode of TyskySour from Novara Media is the one for you. Here, Michael Walker is in conversation with Sinn Fein's Chris Hazzard and the *New Left Review*'s Dan Finn. They address the position of Northern Ireland in relation to Brexit, whether it's hastening the day for a united Ireland, the shenanigans and permutations of the statelet's politics and much, much else besides. I can't recommend this enough. As always, Novara could do with helping out so please consider donating here .
GHCN v3.3 Stations By Altitude By Years (or “Mountains? What Mountains?”)
What happens to "High Cold Places" in the Global Historical Climate Network over the years? Why they jump on board for the Baseline period, then run off to the Beach for Modern Warming... Continue reading →
The Battle Continues For The Last ISIS Enclave In Syria
*The Independent:* *Bloody battle for last Isis territory nears end in Syria* Several hundred Isis fighters thought to be remaining in last village More than a dozen civilians have been reportedly killed in the last 24 hours as the battle for the last territory held by Isis nears its end in eastern Syria. Some 16 people, among them seven children and eight women, were hit by an airstrike from the US-led coalition as they were fleeing the Isis-held village of Baghouz, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced the b... more »
Who’s Afraid of Ilhan Omar?
*Hunter DeRensis* *Israel, United States* Omar is no stranger to controversy when it comes to one of her most outspoken issues: the Israeli-American relationship. For months the freshman class of the House of Representatives has generated a disproportionate number of headlines, particularly the newly elected crop of women. From uniformly wearing white at the State of the Union address in solidarity with the suffrage movement, to their many group Instagram photos, these Democrats have eagerly donned the mantle of female empowerment and progress. While it’s normally New York’s Ale... more »
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers: No Longer the Ultimate Weapon of War?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * Or not? *With the advent of long-range precision-guided weapons, the carrier—like the battleship before it when it was confronted by airpower—might be too vulnerable to survive.* The United States Navy has the world’s largest aircraft carrier fleet with 10 Nimitz-class vessels and one Gerald R. Ford-class ship in service. Meanwhile, China has two carriers and is very likely to build more. The United Kingdom and India are also building aircraft carriers and Russia and France each have one such vessel. For navies around the world, the carrier is a symbol... more »
Has Trump Given Up on His Border Wall?
*Curt Mills* *Immigration, United States* Kicking off a re-election effort, the president grappled uneasily with his hallmark issue—immigration. Immigration, more than any other issue, say most of Donald Trump’s past and current advisors, is why he is president. That’s the view from Stephen Miller’s office in the White House to Stephen Bannon’s house on Capitol Hill, from Tucker Carlson’s studio at Fox News to Ann Coulter’s penthouse in Los Angeles. A hard line laid out in Trump’s campaign announcement nearly four years ago secured his destiny. And Trump seems to agree—having be... more »
Is America's M1 Abrams Tank Hopelessly Obsolete?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * We have an answer. *The new T-90M and T-80BVM all use improved Relikt ERA which is even more effective against APFSDS projectiles. The T-14 Armata’s armor and active protection system package are supposedly even more effective than Relikt.* In the 1970s, the situation for NATO tank forces in Europe was grim. The program to develop the next generation battle tank for both Germany and the United States, the MBT-70, was about to crumble and fail, and the next generation of Soviet tanks was about to reach the front lines. *(This first appeared late last y... more »
America's Effort to Isolate Iran Will Backfire
*Trita Parsi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] John Bolton and Mike Pompeo are pushing Trump down a proven path of failure. As the celebrations of the fortieth anniversary of the Iranian revolution comes to an end in Tehran, Secretary Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton are busy gathering an anti-Iran coalition in Warsaw to crush Iran’s clerical rulers once and for all. But there is nothing innovative about the Pompeo-Bolton plan. In fact, Washington has been down this path numerous times before and it has invariably led to failure—even when much of the... more »
Cannabis tech firm MassRoots to acquire logistics business COWA Science for $5.8M
Marijuana technology firm MassRoots – which has been struggling financially – said it agreed to acquire COWA Science, a cannabis-focused logistics and supply chain firm, in a stock deal valued at $5.8 million. MassRoots CEO Isaac Dietrich said in a news release the company “is confident” the acquisition “will increase overall revenues and expand our market presence, […] Cannabis tech firm MassRoots to acquire logistics business COWA Science for $5.8M is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
≥5 Sex Partners and Smoking Linked to Head and Neck Cancer in Men
https://bigthink.com/robby-berman/performing-oral-sex-may-increase-the-chance-of-cancer-in-men?facebook=1&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1549925206 Advertisements
Deluge To #Drought: Ice melt in the #Himalayas and Hindu Kush mountains will leave India dry in 80 years
https://www.dailyo.in/variety/himalaya-hindu-kush-glaciers-melt-climate-change/story/1/29331.html
‘Sea Of Plastic’ Discovered In The #Caribbean Stretches 5 Miles And Is Choking #Wildlife
https://truththeory.com/2018/11/14/sea-of-plastic-discovered-in-the-caribbean-stretches-5-miles-and-is-choking-wildlife/
Native American Tea That Kills Cancer, Kept Secret for over 100 Years
https://realfarmacy.com/native-american-tea-cures-cancer/
A whopping 91% of plastic isn’t recycled
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/07/plastic-produced-recycling-waste-ocean-trash-debris-environment/?fbclid=IwAR3XqEwUaO1skiG3HIaok8dZ61p3LMBhwUGNjs0aXzKXjt9lzdBV6LYsvaM
Indian food leads the climate change battle with its meatless diet.
https://m.hindustantimes.com/columns/indian-food-leads-the-climate-change-battle-with-its-meatless-diet/story-jvkiuzM3AJSszOEh4s8ExK.html
Planting onions to save your greens and cabbage – two branches homestead
https://twobrancheshomestead.com/2018/01/23/planting-onions-to-save-your-greens-and-cabbage/
Ultimate Guide to the Different #Kale Types and How to Use Them
https://www.chowhound.com/food-news/177634/ultimate-guide-to-the-different-kale-types-and-how-to-use-them/
Power plant that turns green waste into energy could solve power reliability in regions – ABC Rural
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2019-02-10/western-australia-oil-mallee-could-power-town/10640764
Man transforms old tires into adorable little beds for animals
http://en.goodtimes.my/2019/02/08/man-transforms-old-tires-into-adorable-little-beds-for-animals/
Maine's U.S. Senate Seat Just Got A Little Easier For A Democrat To Win
*State Senator Shenna Bellows-- fingers crossed* The 2020 Senate map is better than the 2018 map was-- but not much better. The Democrats really only have one tough seat to defend that they are likely to lose, Alabama (Jones)-- but that's the *only* good news. The bad news is that most of the Republican seats up for grabs are pretty safe too. To take back control of the Senate the Democrats are looking for luck in unlikely red states like Texas (Cornyn), Georgia (Perdue), North Carolina (Tillis) and Kentucky (McConnell). There are no easy seats but if there are four comparable to th... more »
Corporate sector in China's Belt & Road: Impact on people's access to land and water
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
12-Feb-2019 China has been receiving flak for its conditional investments and loans that are resulting in land and resource grabbing in Asia and Africa.
In Libya, ‘We Came. We Saw. He Died.’ Will There Be a Repeat in Venezuela?
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Suddenly Europe Is an Open Question – ‘A Nazi EU?’
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Italy and France Batter Each Other in the Latest Populist-Globalist Fight
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The Blob and the Hell of Good Intentions
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Beltway Warriors Target China as the Next Global Threat
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Trump Has a Chance for a History-Making Deal With North Korea
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Trump Has All But Lost Peace in the Middle East
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The Silliness of Demanding a ‘New’ Deal with Iran
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Bolton and Trump’s Obvious Lies About Iran
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The Nuclear Deal and Iranian Public Opinion
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China on gold-buying spree amid global push to end US dollar dominance
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US, EU To Slap New Sanctions On Russia over Kerch Straits Incident
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Groundbreaking Study Shows Massive Reduction of Pesticides in Humans after One Week Organic Diet
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed study published today in the journal Environmental Research found that switching to an organic diet significantly reduced the levels of synthetic pesticides found in all participants – after less than one week. On average, the pesticide and pesticide metabolite levels detected dropped by 60.5% after just six days of eating an all-organic […] The post Groundbreaking Study Shows Massive Reduction of Pesticides in Humans after One Week Organic Diet appeared first on Sustainable Pulse.
College Students Love Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’ New Green Deal Until They Find Out What Is Really In It
Last Thursday, Commie princess Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez unveiled her radical ‘Green New Deal’ plan on her website. It was a complete disaster. The Green New Deal is a Communist scam that included guaranteed income for Americans
Ocasio-Cortez Advisor Admits Green New Deal Promises Government Checks for Those Who Are Unwilling to Work
Additional source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ocasio-cortez-adviser-admits-he-falsely-claimed-green-new-deal-didnt-promise-security-for-those-unwilling-to-work Read the Congressional Resolution here: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres109/BILLS-116hres109ih.pdf
NBN blamed for ruining heritage-listed footpaths
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NBN Co is accused of making a poor effort to repair footpaths in inner Sydney, including some that are heritage-listed, after ripping them up to install internet cables.
Picasso's depiction of sexual violence under the artistic microscope in #MeToo era
Pablo Picasso's legendary reputation as an artist often overshadows his cruel treatment of women, but should that change how we view his art?
The mental cost of keeping someone else's secret
At any given time, we are keeping an average of 17 secrets. And the burden of carrying them is very real, according to new research.
Regional refugee services cut as hundreds continue to arrive
Hundreds of refugees from Syria and Iraq continue to arrive in regional settlements in Queensland, with funding changes seeing some services cut.
Adani facing new probe over coal dam water release into wetlands
The Queensland Government is checking whether mining firm Adani has again breached its environmental licence for releasing water into a coastal wetland beside Abbot Point coal terminal.
Cartel boss 'El Chapo' gives wife thumbs-up after being found guilty of running drugs empire
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A New York jury finds Mexico's most notorious drug lord guilty of running an industrial-scale smuggling operation after a three-month trial packed with daring, Hollywood-style tales.
Why do our accents change when we live overseas?
Got a mate who has lost their Aussie twang? It turns out our brain is adapting to "find our tribe".
More mental health services needed to ease pressure on clogged EDs
Mental health experts warn the defunding of community-based programs is contributing to South Australia having the highest number of emergency department mental health presentations in the country.
The ground is on fire at this NT cattle station and no-one can put it out
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One day after weeks of scorching heat the owners of a remote Top End station noticed smoke rising up from the stockyard. When they went to check it out, they discovered something very unusual.
Walking both sides of the street in the dying days of the 45th Parliament
Is the Federal Government facing a constitutional crisis or not? It depends which minister you ask and what time of day, writes Matthew Doran.
Government gears up for election fight on border protection after losing vote
For the first time since 1941, the Government lost a vote on its own legislation after Labor teamed up with the crossbench to pass amendments on the asylum seeker policy. Now the Coalition is gearing up for an election fight.
Many of Australia's flowers are imported, but that may be about to change
If you are buying flowers for Valentine's Day there is a better-than-even chance they are imported from as far away as Kenya or Colombia. But new biosecurity rules may be about to change that, and your bouquet may soon cost more.
Earth's magnetic field 'vibrates like a drum' when hit by plasma
They say in space no-one can hear you scream, but it seems you can hear the boom of Earth's magnetic shield when it is hit by jets of plasma spewed from the Sun, a new study finds.
Supermarket manager by day, drag superstar by night — meet Miss Gay Australia 2019
MisTy DelRay beat drag queens across Australia to take out the title of Miss Gay Australia, she wants to be a role model "for all the baby queens" and prove "it's OK to be who you are".
In photos, the devastation wrought by bushfires in Tasmania's wild south-west is revealed
While the bushfires that ravaged Tasmania over the summer are no longer threatening communities, photos show the charred remnants of the parts of the state's World Wilderness Heritage Area.
The WWII Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Discovered Off The Solomon Islands In The South Pacific
*FOX News*:* Wreck of WWII aircraft carrier USS Hornet discovered in the South Pacific* The wreck of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) has been discovered off the Solomon Islands by a research organization set up by the late billionaire Paul Allen. The carrier was located in late January by the crew of the Research Vessel Petrel resting on the floor of the South Pacific, according to a statement released by Allen’s Vulcan organization on Tuesday. Vulcan oversees Allen’s network of organizations and initiatives, which includes R/V Petrel’s research. Researchers ... more »
The Pentagon Wants A Major Increase In Its 'Slush Fund' To fight Future Wars
*Lara Seligman, Foreign Policy*: *The Pentagon wants for a massive increase for a 'slush fund' account used to fight wars* * The Defense Department plans to ask for a massive increase in funds for an account criticized as a "slush fund." * The Pentagon's base budget for fiscal year 2020 is capped at $576 billion. The Trump administration is seeking about $150 billion more. * The account was meant to be an emergency fund for if the US suddenly became engaged in a full-on war, but it has frequently been used as a loophole for the budget cap. The US Defense Department is planning to a... more »
Bottoms up!
Do you know who I'd really like a night-out with? Yes, *Panorama/Newsnight *star reporter John Sweeney. He sounds great fun. I'd specifically like to be his all-expenses-paid-for guest. Especially given that I'm a tightfisted white Northern working class bloke who literally likes to eat BBC journalists for breakfast. Yes, yes, I know it's wrong to live it up at BBC licence-fee payers' expense, but as most people hereabouts say that they don't pay the licence fee I'm sure that they (you?) will forgive me if ever Big Freelance John Sweeney of the BBC invites me to share some champ... more »
How the Media Manufactures Consent for Regime Change in Venezuela
[image: undefined] The latest extraordinary chapter in the bizarre world of Venezuelan politics is playing out before our eyes. After winning the 2018 presidential elections, Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated in January, only for the head of the National Assembly, Juan Guaidó -- a man whom, at the time, less than 20 percent of the country had even heard of -- to declare himself President. Guaidó was immediately backed by the governments of the US and UK, with Vice President Mike Pence stating, "Nicolás Maduro is a dictator with no legitimate claim to power. He has never won the presid... more »
From Berlin To Baghdad, Trump Foreign Policy In Tatters
The Trump Administration is twisting arms in Europe and in the Middle East in its ongoing determination to crush Iran. It seems a singular obsession. But the push-back is coming from and EU that remains (for now) dedicated to the Iran nuclear deal and from places like Iraq, which is being asked to act against its own interest to please Washington's Iran goals. Is it all coming apart? Tune in to today's Liberty Report:
It's the Fun New Game......What If You Had to Defend Kamala
From riding her respectable East Indian heritage while attaining prominence in the "white supremacist power structure" to playing identity politics by passing herself off now as a down with the struggle, former Hip-Hop diggin', dope smokin' negro princess from Oakland trolling for the black vote as a presidential candidate, now comes an exciting new game: "What If You Had to Defend Kamala." *(Ann Althouse)*
Musical Interlude: Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing”
Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind, “My Silent Knowing”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Beautiful Nebula discovered between the Balance [Libra] & the Serpent [Serpens]..." begins the description of the 5th entry in 18th century astronomer Charles Messier's famous catalog of nebulae and star clusters. Though it appeared to Messier to be fuzzy and round and without stars, Messier 5 (M5) is now known to be a globular star cluster, 100,000 stars or more, bound by gravity and packed into a region around 165 light-years in diameter. It lies some 25,000 light-years away. Roaming the halo of our galaxy, globular star clusters are ancient members of the Milky Way. *Click image... more »
"We All Stumble..."
“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” - Emily Kimbrough
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