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Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. pic.twitter.com/XQZlHELznY— Healed by Compassion (@compassion_heal) January 8, 2019 Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
Hearing from a Russian citizen
I interviewed Tanya Bukharina yesterday on my public access TV show that has been playing on local stations across Maine for the past 16 years. Tanya is from Yalta, Crimea, Russia and we talked about the 2014 referendum where about 97% of voters said they wanted to leave Ukraine and return to Russia. (About 81% eligible citizens voted in the referendum.) I asked Tanya if Putin and Russia want to recreate the former Soviet Union and take over the world as the US and NATO have repeated claimed. She of course laughed at the suggestion and reminded me that when she took me around C... more »
The Endocannabinoid System and the Important Role it Plays in Human Health
*Dr. Mercola* - Everything you need to know about your endocannabinoid system.
OF COURSE THE KING OF "TRUTHFUL HYPERBOLE" WOULD EVENTUALLY LEAD THE "TRUTHFUL HYPERBOLE" PARTY
Here's a well-known quote from Donald Trump's first book, *The Art of the Deal*: The final key to the way I promote is bravado. I play to people’s fantasies. People may not always think big themselves, but they can still get very excited by those who do. That’s why a little hyperbole never hurts. People want to believe that something is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular. I call it truthful hyperbole. It’s an innocent form of exaggeration—and a very effective form of promotion. You could argue that if it's hyperbole, it's not truthful, and you'd be right, of cour... more »
Interview with Gail Williams
*15)* *Someone has a book launch coming up! And it’s the latest chapter of the Locked series of thrillers. Tell us a bit about it, please.* *Locked Down* releases on 18thFeb. This is the third of a trilogy of novels that follow what happens to Detective Sergeant Charlie Bell, after he’s been expelled from the police force and rightfully convicted of a murder he did commit. The three books also focus on Ariadne Teddington, a prison officer, and Detective Chief Inspector Mathew Piper, Charlie’s old boss. *Locked Down* is largely driven by the actions of DCI Mathew Piper. He’s been s... more »
Is The US Democratic Party Controlled By Mainland China? Yes, and No…
Yes, The Democratic Party’s Job Is to Destroy America In Favor Of China’s Interests… They Are Doing it Right In Front Of Us… Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen A few years ago I traced Hillary Clinton’s activities on behalf of China down, regarding the Chinese manufacture of vaccines for world sales, AND WROTE … Continue reading Is The US Democratic Party Controlled By Mainland China? Yes, and No… The post Is The US Democratic Party Controlled By Mainland China? Yes, and No… appeared first on BolenReport.
"Not Mad..."
"Being in a minority, even a minority of one, did not make you mad. There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.” - George Orwell, “1984”
The Universe
"A goal or a dream that doesn't challenge the dreamer to become more than they've ever been, to go where they've never gone, and to feel things they've never felt, is actually like wishing for a giant life-snooze button. Wanting abundance without an exchange of services, or love without loving, is like wanting an aquarium without fish, a leash without a dog, or a frame without a picture. Tacky." "To the hills," The Universe "Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!" - www.tut.com
"The Lives They Lead..."
“People pay for what they do, and still more for what they have allowed themselves to become, and they pay for it, very simply, by the lives they lead.” - James Baldwin, “No Name in the Street” (1972)
The Daily "Near You?"
Pune, Maharashtra, India. Thanks for stopping by!
"Premonitions: Yes, We Do Have A Sixth Sense”
* "Premonitions: Yes, We Do Have A Sixth Sense”* By Sarah Chalmers "On Friday, October 21, 1966, a mountain of coal waste, perched above the Welsh mining village of Aberfan, broke loose and came flowing down uncontrollably. Destabilized by recent rains, a river of black coal sludge, water and boulders bore down on Aberfan. It steamrollered over a tiny cottage halfway down the slope, thundered through Pantglas Junior School, obliterated a further 20 houses - then finally came to rest. A total of 144 people, including many children, were crushed or suffocated to death in one of Brita... more »
The Poet: Octavio Paz, "Brotherhood"
*"Brotherhood"* "I am a man: little do I last and the night is enormous. But I look up: the stars write. Unknowing I understand: I too am written, and at this very moment someone spells me out." - Octavio Paz
Political Newbie finds out What Happens when you Play Politics With the Big Boyz
*Jody Wilson-Raybould* *Former Canadian Minister of Justice* *and Veterans Affairs Minister* *has now resigned from Trudeau Cabinet* Last week I gave my readers a heads up that "regime change" will shortly be coming to Canada. True to my thesis, more developments serve to confirm my suspicion that the PTB have confronted the reality that Trudeau does not have the poll numbers to pull off an electoral win for the Ruling Liberals in the Federal election slated for the fall. Even with the installation of an unpalatable drone candidate in the third party NDP, the numbers just aren't ... more »
Police: Pot Smokers Find Caged Tiger in Abandoned House
Authorities nicknamed the tiger "Tyson" after the movie "The Hangover."
Did ‘El Chapo’ Testify That He Gave Millions to Pelosi, Schiff, and Clinton?
You can claim anything if you remove evidence from the equation.
An Ill Wind of Corruption Blows in Windy City
[image: an-ill-wind-of-corruption-blows-in-windy-city] A report by the University of Illinois-Chicago confirms that Chicago is the nation's most corrupt city, and Illinois the third-most-corrupt state.
Tlaib Published in Farrakhan Newspaper, Still Has Committee Assignments
[image: tlaib-published-in-farrakhan-newspaper-with-omar-still-has-committee-assignments] Representative Rashida Tlaib, the radical Muslim who represents Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, published a piece in the anti-Semitic Louis Farrakhan’s *Final Call* newspaper.
Billionaire Soros Warns of Collapse of the European Union
[image: billionaire-soros-warns-of-collapse-of-the-european-union] In a lament written for the Project Syndicate on Monday, billionaire George Soros sees the coming collapse of the European Union.
Radiation Exposure from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster Under-Estimated
It seems that inadvertent errors were made measuring radiation exposures for residents of Date Japan in the aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster: Radiation doses underestimated in study of city in Fukushima (2019, January 9) THE ASAHI SHIMBUN http://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/AJ201901090057.html?iref=pc_ss_date A nuclear physicist who has drawn attention for tweeting about fallout from the Fukushima nuclear disaster has admitted that he and a colleague underestimated radiation doses in an article for an international scientific journal. Ryugo Hayano, professor emer... more »
Feb. 11:Gettting close to the last call...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/trump-socialism-canada-1.5010033 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/feb/11/trump-offers-socialism-for-the-rich-capitalism-for-everyone-else ________________________________________________________________ Until recently, I lived in New Brunswick where all newspapers are lying, propaganda sheets in praise of their multi-billionaire owner. I now live in Ottawa, the capital of Canada, where I first thought the newspapers were just brainless. But, no, I've just learned that the major one is not just dumb. No. It's a progaganda sheet just like... more »
The Beginning of The End – MSNBC Reporting Senate Democrats Agree No Russian Collusion….
Mark the calendars; today is an important date. CTH has noted, repeatedly, how extremely difficult it would be for the media to walk-back over three years of false reporting on the insufferable and manufactured “Muh Russia” collusion narrative. However, remarkably, … Continue reading →
Drug Kingpin El Chapo Found Guilty on All Counts….
The three month trial of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has ended with the New York jury finding the cartel leader guilty of all counts. New York – A Brooklyn jury on Tuesday found Mexican kingpin Joaquin “El … Continue reading →
"Knowing..."
"Knowing can be a curse on a person's life. I'd traded in a pack of lies for a pack of truth, and I didn't know which one was heavier. Which one took the most strength to carry around? It was a ridiculous question, though, because once you know the truth, you can't ever go back and pick up your suitcase of lies. Heavier or not, the truth is yours now." - Sue Monk Kidd
"7 Ways to Support Others During Tough Times"
*"7 Ways to Support Others During Tough Times"* by Lexi Behrndt "Life is fragile. Hard times are inevitable. At one time or another, we will all go through a difficult time, whether we deal with sickness, catastrophe, crisis, or relational breakdown. In those times, we need each other more than ever, but it's not just enough to be surrounded by people. We, as supporters, need to be educated in the best way to love our friends and family through tough times. *1. Silence speaks louder than words misspoken.* Don't ignore them. Plain and simple. If you don't know what to say, don't av... more »
"The Time Will Pass Anyway..."
“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” - Earl Nightingale
US Senators Udall, Heinrich Introduce Smart Measures To Enhance Safety In Remote Border Areas
“Udall, Heinrich Introduce Smart Measures To Enhance Safety In Remote Border Areas, Boost Trade At Ports of Entry WASHINGTON — … Continue reading →
Not a bad attitude towards money, IMHO
From Pearls Before Swine yesterday (click the image to be taken to a larger view at the comic's Web site): I approve. I've met a number of fairly wealthy people in my time, some during my business career, others as a pastor or chaplain. The one trait most of them had in common was that they didn't own their money . . . *their money owned them*. They spent so much time worrying about how to keep it, and how to make more, that they forgot to sit back, relax, and enjoy what they had. I don't *ever* want to be like that. Peter
Airwar: Russia's Dangerous Su-35 vs. America's F-22 or F-35 (Who Wins?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * We have a few answers. *The Su-35 is at least equal—if not superior—to the very best Western fourth-generation fighters. The big question, is how well can it perform against a fifth-generation stealth plane such as the F-22 or F-35?* The Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E is the top Russian air-superiority fighter in service today, and represents the pinnacle of fourth-generation jet fighter design. It will remain so until Russia succeeds in bringing its fifth-generation PAK-FA stealth fighter into production. *(This first appeared several months ago.)* Dis... more »
Is Iran's Stealth Fighter Dream Dead?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Or could it still happen? *Iran may eventually design an actual flying jet plane resembling the mockups it passed off as the real thing—but even, such a plane would likely merely be a testbed and showpiece.* There can be such a thing as posturing too hard. *(This first appeared last year.)* Iran’s aviation industry has accomplishments to boast about despite operating under heavy sanctions for nearly forty years. It has managed to keep once state-of-the-art U.S.-built F-4 Phantom and F-14 Tomcat fighters in operational condition for decades, incl... more »
This Is Your Brain On Love
Is love a mystery or can it be reduced to chemical processes in the brain? And, what are those chemical processes? And, perhaps most importantly, can you prepare the brain for love? *Falling in Love* When you are falling in love a kind of chemical bomb goes off in the brain. There’s a chemical storm of dopamine and noradrenaline that makes you feel excited and warm all over. read more
Oxytocin And Vasopressin - An Experiment Tackles The Chemistry Of Love And Altruism
Love is a complex topic. You love your dog differently than you love chocolate. There are times when you might put your dog, or a loved one, ahead of yourself, but you would never jump in front of a moving car to save chocolate. read more
"In former times, contemporary orchestral music survived despite opposition from critics and professional musicians because the public liked it. Today it languishes despite critical and professional support because the public will have none of it. That it survives at all, or at least continues to be played, is due simply to the fact that the public no longer has anything to say about it." # QotD
Today's quote comes from Henry Pleasants's book *The Agony of Modern Music*, which argues that "modern" orchestral music in the form of Concerto for Vacuum Cleaner and Two Coffee Grinders is not modern and is rarely music, and is performed at all only because critics and subsidised professionals decree that it must: *"In former times, contemporary [orchestral] music survived despite opposition from critics and professional musicians because the public liked it. Today it languishes despite critical and professional support because the public will have none of it. That it survives a... more »
Florida School Hires Former US Soldiers to Prevent Mass Shootings
By Tyler Durden Just south of Tampa, Fla., students at the Manatee School for the Arts (MSA) roam the hallways past an armed combat veteran... more »
Rearranging the Cyber Deck Chairs
It is a commonplace in government to substitute reorganization for rethinking at a more fundamental level. Tuesday’s Washington Post reports another instance of the phenomenon. According to Joseph Marks, “Homeland Security Chairman Ron Johnson (Wis.) and Mike Rounds (S.D.), chair of the Armed Services Committee’s cyber panel, are mulling how they might create a centralized government authority for cybersecurity issues. The goal would be an office that could make sure the Homeland Security, Defense and Justice departments are effectively sharing information and working toward commo... more »
World News Briefs -- February 12, 2018
*Daily Mail:* *Mexican cartel kingpin El Chapo's beauty queen wife wells up with tears and gives him a thumbs up as he is found GUILTY on all charges in New York drug trafficking trial* * The jury reached its verdict on Tuesday after six days of deliberations * They had to decide on 10 counts including weapons offenses, drug trafficking, money laundering and criminal enterprise * He was convicted on all ten and will now spend the rest of his life in US custody * Among those in the courthouse on Tuesday was the defendant's younger wife * She had tears in her eyes as the verd... more »
Customer Rewards Being Used To Convince The Public to Accept 9,000 Private License Plate Readers
By MassPrivateI The die has been cast, whether it is digital drivers licenses, digital license plates, license plate readers or facial recognition cameras. Everyone from... more »
More Venezuelorwellian Nonsense from the Trudeau Regime
*BC Snowmageddon February 2019* Second day in a row of snow in the lower mainland. Another "inside" day. I shot the above video from our upstairs window. Want to post a couple of updates on stories I'm following. First, we have a few more tidbits on the "failure to launch" regime change operation going on in Venezuela. According to RT, Russian and Latin American news outlets were denied access to cover the recent "Lima meeting" that Chrystia Freeland convened in Ottawa. This was the meeting of *USrael vassals who were assigned to "put lipstick on the pig", Juan Guaido. *The... more »
Democrats for Open Borders Aim to Abolish Immigration and Customs (ICE) by Capping Number of Criminal Detainees
Democrats are pushing cap the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees down to 16,500 illegal aliens who have committed additional crimes beyond illegal entry into the US, which will result in thousands being released into American neighborhoods.
Maladministration at the top of the European Commission - ruling
European ombudslady I spy breaking news, though it must be said mainly on my Twitter feed... Emily O'Reilly, the European Union's chief ombudsman (elected by the European Parliament), has slammed the European Commission for ignoring its own rules when appointing Martin Selmayr as Secretary General of the Commission last year. She's ruled that the Commission committed four acts of "maladministration" by appointing Mr Selmayr as Mr Juncker's right-hand man in February 2018 and “did not follow EU law, in letter and spirit" and "did not follow the Commission’s own rules”. Mr Selmayr,... more »
Filling in the Missing Pieces
One of the main aspects on CAGW that we at CO2isLife haven’t been able to adequately explain is what truly happens once a CO2 molecule absorbs a photon of 13 to 18 micron LWIR. The conventional wisdom, the wisdom on which all the CAGW theory is based, is that CO2 absorbs the photon and then … Continue reading "Filling in the Missing Pieces"
Socialist “Green New Deal” Points the Way to Hyperinflation
By Stefan Gleason Socialist Venezuela’s economic collapse and hyperinflationary spiral serves as a warning for American investors. It’s what can happen when a government spends... more »
'Immediate threat to lives': Bushfire closes in on NSW town
The NSW Rural Fire Service says an out-of-control blaze is posing an "immediate threat to lives and homes" at Tingha, while an emergency warning has also been issued for a fire at Tabulum.
US once again urges Turkey to abandon S-400 sale
The statement comes after Ibrahim Kalin, a spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said last month that deliveries of Russian S-400 systems to Turkey are not intertwined with the possible purchase of US-manufactured Patriot anti-aircraft batteries. Washington is alarmed about the S-400 surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) deal between Moscow and Ankara, US Permanent Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army, Turkish-backed rebels exchange prisoners in Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (TFSA) exchanged prisoners in the northeastern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate on Tuesday. According to a military report, the exchange occurred near the city of Al-Bab and it was overseen by the Russian police in the area. The report said […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Powerful blast hits Turkish border crossing in northern Aleppo (video)
According to the Turkish NTV broadcaster, an explosion has hit the Syrian side of the Bab al-Salameh crossing on the Syria-Turkey border. The NTV channel reported that there are three wounded, indicating that they were taken to a hospital in Turkey for treatment. According to the CNN Turk TV channel, a car rigged with explosives blew-up near a checkpoint in Syria. The […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Before and after satellite images of Syrian air defenses near Damascus Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – Russia’s Directorate 4 channel on Telegram released two satellite images this week of the Syrian air defense positions after they were struck by the Israeli Air Force on January 21st. As shown in the images below, the Syrian air defense positions around the Damascus International Airport were mostly destroyed after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
UN Special Envoy speaks of need for ‘new beginning’ in Syria
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas welcomed United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen to the Foreign Ministry in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Maas says that a political process needs to include all demographic groups in Syria to achieve sustainability and continuity. Maas further stressed that a nationwide […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 300 former rebels join Syrian Army ranks in Daraa (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – A large group of former rebels from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) has joined the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) after settling their cases with their local reconciliation committees. According to a new report from the Daraa Governorate, more than 300 men from the Daraa Governorate town of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
As The Fed Reflates The Stock Bubble The Economy Crumbles
By Dave Kranzler I get a kick out of these billionaires and centimillionaires, like Kyle Bass yesterday, who appear on financial television to look the... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- February 12, 2019
The U.S. Air Force’s 45th Space Wing supported the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch of the Echostar 105/SES-11 communications satellite on Oct. 11, 2017. (SpaceX) *NBC News:* *Report: Space will likely be a battlefield in any U.S. conflict with China, Russia* *"Space is now a war-fighting domain like the land, sea and air," a U.S. defense official said. "We can't view space as a sanctuary from attack."* WASHINGTON — A new U.S. intelligence report warns that both China and Russia are investing in weapons that could attack U.S. satellites and assets in space, and that both nations are now pre... more »
Pro-Cannabis Doctor Found Stabbed To Death in Her Home
Since 2015, there has been a row of mysterious deaths of holistic doctors. At least 86 doctors have been found allegedly committing suicide under mysterious circumstances or being murdered. Many cases have connections to groundbreaking research on cancer, autism, and other giant health topics in our society. This makes many question if what these doctors were researching could have somehow led to their deaths. In a tragic case that went largely unreported from July 2017 out of Jamaica, eye doctor Sonya Kay Forbes, 40, was found dead in her home with a knife stab in her stomach tha... more »
Two reports from the Times' front page!
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019It's narrative all the way down:* Do voters maintain an invidious double standard in the case of female candidates? It's a very important question. That's especially true right now, as talent begins to emerge from all the demographic branches of the Democratic Party. That said, how well does the New York Times do with that important question today? Is the paper presenting a careful analysis, or is it running a familiar type of report? Is it narrative all the way down? This morning, on the paper's front page, Maggie Astor devotes 1800 words to the import... more »
Opinion: Thirty Fatalities in Rio de Janeiro! (Yawn)
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Seven dead in favela mudslides: cause, torrential rain. Ten dead in dormitory fire: cause, flamingo vultures. Thirteen dead in Santa Teresa: cause, band-of-brotherly vigilantes. Last week, in fewer than 48 hours, the body count in Rio de Janeiro reached thirty (30). Are you not surprised? Do […] The post Opinion: Thirty Fatalities in Rio de Janeiro! (Yawn) appeared first on The Rio Times.
F-35 Pilot Calls The A-10 A 'Chewbacca With Chainsaw Arms'
The Pentagon plans to test the A-10, left, against the F-35 in 2018. USAF *We Are The Mighty:* *F-35 pilot describes A-10 as 'Chewbacca with chainsaw arms' * The desert screams by below. The clouds scream by above. Both stretch on into the horizon. It's deceptively calm in the cockpit. There's a constant, seemingly discordant stream of chatter coming through his helmet. The digital screens in front of him, along with images projected onto his visor, provide enough information to save lives and take a few as well. In the sky ahead are more than 60 advanced enemy aircraft, flown by s... more »
Women-Led Team of Mexican Scientists Develop Cure for HPV, a Leading Cause of Cancer
*Elias Marat* - This could help women all over the world.
Government (-driven) shutdowns have human consequences
Too many government regulators burden and shut down private sector businesses and jobs. The post Government (-driven) shutdowns have human consequences appeared first on CFACT.
Whataboutery
I was curious to see what Jeremy Paxman has made of the Royal Family after reading a review of the programmes he’s been making for channel 5. The first episode of the series featured poor unhappy Prince Charles, whose childhood, seen from the perspective of the present day, didn’t look exactly like a bed of roses. Where were social services? Paxman was a wee bit sneery, but perhaps not all that much more than your average narrator on your standard retrospective documentary; a bit nostalgic, a bit “look how weird we all were back then”. Next, I watched the 3rd episode of “The rea... more »
NJ Voters Furious As Governor Prepares To Sign a Law That Will Tax Rain Water
[image: tax]“Every time you think there’s nothing left to tax, we come up with something else,” Assemblyman Hal Wirths.
‘Quit F***ing With Me Boy!’ Cop Attacks and Chokes Innocent Dad Holding His Baby
[image: deputy]An innocent father who was holding his 9-month-old baby was racially insulted and then attacked by a deputy who was clearly ignorant of the law.
Economic Crisis Can Trigger World War
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR and BERLIN, Feb 12 (IPS) - Economic recovery efforts since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis have mainly depended on unconventional monetary policies. As fears rise of yet another international financial crisis, there are growing concerns about the increased possibility of large-scale military conflict. Read the full story, “Economic Crisis Can Trigger World War”, on globalissues.org →
Are Sustainable Development Goals Reaching Indigenous Peoples?
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ORLANDO, Florida, Feb 12 (IPS) - Peter J. Jacques is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, USA.Life and death for whole communities hang in the balance of achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that include eliminating poverty, conserving forests, and addressing climate change in a resolution adopted unanimously by the United Nations in 2015. Read the full story, “Are Sustainable Development Goals Reaching Indigenous Peoples?”, on globalissues.org →
Solar Energy Provides Hope for Poor Neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 12 (IPS) - Solar panels shine on the rooftop terraces of 10 neat buildings with perfectly straight lines and of uniform height, an image of modernity that contrasts with the precariously-built dwellings with unplastered concrete block walls just a few metres away, with rooms added in a disorderly manner, surrounded by a tangle of electric cables. Read the full story, “Solar Energy Provides Hope for Poor Neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires”, on globalissues.org →
Homocysteine, vitamin B and me
About eight years ago I examined the evidence (in recent articles at a level I could understand) that high levels of homocysteine (>15 micromole/L and the threshold is about 10-11) were linked with cognitive decline in the elderly and that supplements of B6, B12 and folate (folic acid) could slow the decline. So at that time, I searched out B supplements that were close to those used in the studies, but that wasn't easy since the studies were sort of all over the map. But I did find a brand by Country Life (Basic B Caps) that I liked and which didn't seem to upset my stomach. I ha... more »
Fairfax Accuser Fingers Fox Analyst Maggette, a Former Duke, NBA Player
[image: fairfax-accuser-fingers-fox-analyst-former-duke-nba-star] Duke University and Fox Sports are now part of the Justin Fairfax story.
China Wants A 6th-Generation Fighter To Beat The U.S.
A J-20 fighter performs at the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 11, 2018. The air show closed on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua *Business Insider:* *China's eyeing a 6th-generation fighter to beat the US — its 5th-gen fighters probably don't stand a chance in a fight* * China is reportedly developing a sixth-generation fighter jet that could be seen as early as 2035, if not sooner, the Global Times reported Monday. * China already has a fifth-generation fighter — the J-20 stealth fighter, but is belie... more »
Did Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wear a $7,600 Ensemble to the State of the Union Address?
The new U.S. House member's critics can't seem to decide whether she has too much money or too little.
Trump Says Having a Dog Would Feel ‘a Little Phony’ to Him
President Trump will break a long tradition of presidential pet ownership if he remains pet-free.
Glass Houses: London’s Tate Modern Wins Privacy Fight
Owners of glass-walled apartments sought to force the neighboring gallery to block off part of a terrace that offers visitors views over London — and into their homes.
Ex-Astronaut Mark Kelly Announces Run for McCain Senate Seat
Kelly will take on Republican Martha McSally, a former Republican congresswoman who was appointed to McCain's seat last year after she narrowly lost to Democrat Kyrsten Sinema.
Budget Deal Allows Far Less Money Than Trump Wanted for Wall
It closely mirrors President Trump's original budget request from last winter, however.
In Texas, Trump Backs Wall While O’Rourke Rallies Opponents
Two rallies, across the street from each other, served as a preview of a heated yearslong fight over the direction of the country.
Chung-in Moon: "There are no viable options except engagement in dealing with North Korea."
*John Dale Grover* *Security, Asia* [image: South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands at the truce village of Panmunjom inside the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, South Korea, April 27, 2018. Korea Summit Press Pool/Pool via Reuters TPX IMAGES] The National Interest speaks with a top adviser to South Korea's President Moon. South Korean President Moon Jae-in has been holding summits with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in an effort to build trust and a long-lasting peace between both countries. Dr. Chung-in Moon is President ... more »
Japan's Stealth Figher: What Happenned?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* This is what we know. *While a deal brokered with Japan might shave some of the cost, the initial price seems comparable to that of developing a new design from scratch—though it would come with less risk, as it would be leveraging technologies already refined in two existing aircraft. The U.S. Air Force may also pitch in to expand and improve its fleet of 180 F-22s, though defense lobbyists will be inclined to oppose any diversion of funds from the F-35.* On April 22, 2016 a sleek white jet with red and blue details taxied down the runway o... more »
Russia's S-500: The Weapon That Could Make the F-22 and F-35 Obsolete?
*Zachary Keck* *Security, * Report: “The S-500 is expected to able to detect and simultaneously attack up to ten ballistic missile warheads flying at speeds of over 4 miles a second." *Some U.S. defense officials worry that this system will be so capable that it might pose issues for stealthy warplanes like the F-22, F-35 and B-2.* Russian state media have begun leaking some information about the country’s next-generation air and missile defense system, the S-500. *(This first appeared last year.)* While maintaining that “most of the new system’s technical characteristics remai... more »
Sig Sauer vs. Glock: Why the Navy SEALs Dumped the P226 for the Glock 19
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * For three decades, the U.S. Navy’s Sea Air Land (SEAL) special-forces teams relied on a pistol apart from the rest of the American military. While the Army, the Marine Corps and even the rest of the Navy toted the Beretta M9 pistol, Navy SEALs carried an entirely different handgun altogether: the Sig Sauer P226. *The SEALs put in an initial request for eight hundred P226s and the first pistols, officially named Mk. 25, were fielded in 1989. The Mk. 25 has a 4.4-inch barrel, nearly half an inch shorter than the Beretta M9, and the handgun is chambered... more »
An Afghan Major General's Strategy for Securing Afghanistan
*Masood Ahmad Azizi* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] In a culture that prizes honor and justice, an Afghan reconciliation will take time and a move to secure a final political settlement risks exacerbating rather than diffusing hostility. America has been at war in Afghanistan for seventeen years, but Afghanistan has been at war since the Soviet invasion in 1979. Throughout the 1980s, the Communist puppet government in Kabul and its Soviet allies faced a highly motivated, popular anti-Soviet mujahideen insurgency by Afghans opposed to foreign occupation and a Communist p... more »
Update: HRM turns a $300,000 annual profit through police Background Checks for volunteers
On Wednesday, the Budget Committee of Halifax Regional Council will consider whether to make background checks for students and volunteers free, as they are everywhere else across the province. In Halifax, approximately 11,700 volunteers a year pay $30 to police or an online provider to determine if the individual has any prior convictions or pardons […]
Feds invest in Sable Island cleanup
News 1. Quadriga Halifax Examiner contributor Andrew D. Wright took a deep dive into the corporate history of the Quadriga cryptocurrency exchange, and found much of it was based on false promises and lies. Click here to read “Quadriga’s Magic Ride: A journey into a labyrinth of money and lies.” This article is for subscribers. Click […]
Quadriga’s Magic Ride
Cover photo: Quadriga cofounder Lovie Horner The QuadrigaCX story has fast dissolved from a tale of a locked laptop holding hundreds of millions of dollars to what may very well be the biggest case of corporate wrongdoing to ever hit Nova Scotian shores. Named for Apollo’s four-horsed chariot of the gods carrying sunlight to the Earth, Quadriga presented itself […]
Some Hopeful News From Virginia For A Change
You've heard the argument that any white men who grew up on the Virginia Peninsula at the time Northam did can be expected to be somewhat racially insensitive. Virginia's 3rd Senate District is mostly on that peninsula and it is represented by Tommy Norment, the Republican majority leader, who, as it turns out with his yearbook editor-- a yearbook filled with racial and antisemitic slurs... and picture of young men in blackface. The 3rd includes all of the counties of Gloucester, King and Queen, King William and New Kent, parts of the counties of Isle of Wight, James City, Surry an... more »
GHCN v3.3 Regions Closeup Current vs Baseline
Regional close up maps for each continent showing the thermometer locations kept in use vs those in the Baseline (1950-1980 roughly) that have been dropped. Continue reading →
The U.S. Navy's Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers Have Lots of Problems
© Photo: Wikipedia/U.S. Navy *David Axe, National Interest:* *The U.S. Navy's New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers Have Lots of Problems* Four Fords are in service, under construction or under contract. It's unrealistic for the Navy to halt the program. But in light of the problems the lead ship in the class has experienced, it's possible program-wide costs further could grow and schedules could continue to slip. The U.S. Navy is doubling down on its new Ford-class supercarriers. In February 2019 the Navy paid Virginia shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls $15 billion to begin work on the th... more »
The British Navy Wants Amphibious Ships That Will Operate Like A U.S. Special Ops Mothership
Defence Secretary: We are creating 2 Littoral Strike Groups to increase our amphibious capability. #TransformingDefence pic.twitter.com/RD8Q1QzYII — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) February 11, 2019 Warzone/The Drive: *Royal Navy Wants Amphibious Ships That Looks Just Like Secretive U.S. Spec Ops Mothership* The United Kingdom says new forward-deployed task forces will use to ships to 'make Global Britain a reality.' The United Kingdom is developing a Future Littoral Strike Ship concept for the Royal Navy, which looks almost identical to the U.S. Navy’s secretive M/V Ocean ... more »
30 Years Ago The Soviet Union Withdrew From Afghanistan
A convoy of Soviet armoured vehicles crossing a bridge at the Soviet-Afghan border, May 21, 1988, during the withdrawal of the Red Army from Afghanistan. Vitaly Armand—AFP/Getty Images *Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat:* *30-Year Anniversary of Soviet Withdrawal From Afghanistan: A Successful Disengagement Operation?* The withdrawal of the Soviet 40th Army from Afghanistan from 1988 to 1989 was a militarily successful operation save one mistake. 30 years ago this month, on February 15, 1989, the last Soviet soldier crossed the Afghan-Soviet border marking the end of one of the blood... more »
Why It Didn’t Take Long For Democrats To Reinforce Right-Wing Attacks Against Ilhan Omar
Democratic Party leaders in Congress made an example out of Muslim Representative Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota, and forced her to apologize for tweets she sent against the influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) over elected United States officials. The messages about the pro-Israel lobby were The post Why It Didn’t Take Long For Democrats To Reinforce Right-Wing Attacks Against Ilhan Omar appeared first on Shadowproof.
Tobacco tax hikes and tobacco smuggling
Last week February 06, I posted this note in my fb wall then tag several friends active in the tax hikes campaign: *To the advocates of #Taxtobaccotothemax -- why not advocate ban tobacco, prohibit tobacco? Like current policies of ban/prohibit prostitution, ban/prohibit illegal drugs, ban/prohibit illegal gambling, ban/prohibit smuggling, ban/prohibit corruption and plunder.* *You cannot advocate ban tobacco because you want lots of tax money from tobacco? So which is which -- more smoking and more tobacco taxes? Or less/no smoking, less/no tobacco taxes? There should be no conflic... more »
Investor-state dispute settlement in Tanzania
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12-Feb-2019 Tanzania has embarked on process of regulation of its foreign investment regime by enacting legislation, which exclude international arbitration.
Boletín de novedades sobre la resolución de conflictos en América Latina
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12-Feb-2019 Resumen del CIADI – Nuevas reclamaciones contra países de América Latina. Ecuador, Argentina y Uruguay aprueban nuevas leyes de inversión y arbitraje
Latin America dispute resolution update – the latest developments in cross-border disputes involving the US and Latin America (February 2019)
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12-Feb-2019 New claims against Latin American countries. Ecuador, Argentina and Uruguay pass new investment and arbitration laws.
Le Royaume-Uni signe un accord de libre-échange post-Brexit avec la Suisse
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12-Feb-2019 The "continuity agreement" - based on the EU's existing free trade deal with Switzerland - was agreed in December but ratified on Monday.
UK signs post-Brexit trade deal with Switzerland
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12-Feb-2019 The "continuity agreement" - based on the EU's existing free trade deal with Switzerland - was agreed in December but ratified on Monday.
US glass firm sues Venezuela to collect $500 million expropriation award
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12-Feb-2019 US glass container maker Owens-Illinois Inc has sued Venezuela and state-owned companies as it seeks to collect a $500 million arbitration award over the 2010 nationalization of two plants.
EU begins process to hit Cambodia with trade sanctions
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12-Feb-2019 The European Union started an 18-month process that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia's duty-free trade access over its record on human rights and democracy.
Les Américains exigent des indemnisations de 95 millions $ pour cessation forcée de leurs mines
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12-Feb-2019 Un groupe d'investisseurs américains prétend que le Rwanda a illégalement saisi leurs concessions et « nationalisé » leurs avoirs ainsi que leurs activités minières. Ils exigent une indemnisation 95 millions de dollars.
« Les droits des investisseurs ne doivent pas être mieux protégés que ceux des citoyens ou de la planète »
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12-Feb-2019 27 associations, syndicats et ONG appellent les députés européens à rejeter un projet d'accord commercial entre l'UE et Singapour, comparable au très contesté CETA.
5 Weird Questions to Put Your Life’s Purpose Into Perspective
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Let’s shake things up with a little unorthodox questioning.
Beef Industry-Backed Laws Make it Illegal to Sell Plant-Based ‘Meat’ Products in US
*Matt Agorist* - The beef industry needs government coercion to compete with innovation.
Maybe You Can’t Get a Comment from Peter Carr, But I Can
Who says Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, always gives “no comment”? This morning, Benjamin Wittes and I were writing a piece for The Atlantic, which included a line about the staffing of the special counsel’s office. President Trump often calls the office a “Gang of Angry Democrats.” In the president’s tweets, sometimes the gang has 17 members and sometimes it has 13. The New York Time*s *more recently reported that there were 14 lawyers—although we deduced from other reporting the the number is now more likely to be 12. We decided it would be prudent to write ... more »
Maybe You Can’t Get a Comment from Peter Carr, But I Can
Who says Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, always gives “no comment”? This morning, Benjamin Wittes and I were writing a piece for The Atlantic, which included a line about the staffing of the special counsel’s office. President Trump often calls the office a “Gang of Angry Democrats.” In the president’s tweets, sometimes the gang has 17 members and sometimes it has 13. The New York Time*s *more recently reported that there were 14 lawyers—although we deduced from other reporting the the number is now more likely to be 12. We decided it would be prudent to write ... more »
Maybe You Can’t Get a Comment from Peter Carr, But I Can
Who says Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, always gives “no comment”? This morning, Benjamin Wittes and I were writing a piece for The Atlantic, which included a line about the staffing of the special counsel’s office. President Trump often calls the office a “Gang of Angry Democrats.” In the president’s tweets, sometimes the gang has 17 members and sometimes it has 13. The New York Time*s *more recently reported that there were 14 lawyers—although we deduced from other reporting the the number is now more likely to be 12. We decided it would be prudent to write ... more »
Maybe You Can’t Get a Comment from Peter Carr, But I Can
Who says Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, always gives “no comment”? This morning, Benjamin Wittes and I were writing a piece for The Atlantic, which included a line about the staffing of the special counsel’s office. President Trump often calls the office a “Gang of Angry Democrats.” In the president’s tweets, sometimes the gang has 17 members and sometimes it has 13. The New York Time*s *more recently reported that there were 14 lawyers—although we deduced from other reporting the the number is now more likely to be 12. We decided it would be prudent to write ... more »
Maybe You Can’t Get a Comment from Peter Carr, But I Can
Who says Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, always gives “no comment”? This morning, Benjamin Wittes and I were writing a piece for The Atlantic, which included a line about the staffing of the special counsel’s office. President Trump often calls the office a “Gang of Angry Democrats.” In the president’s tweets, sometimes the gang has 17 members and sometimes it has 13. The New York Time*s *more recently reported that there were 14 lawyers—although we deduced from other reporting the the number is now more likely to be 12. We decided it would be prudent to write ... more »
Maybe You Can’t Get a Comment from Peter Carr, But I Can
Who says Peter Carr, spokesman for the Mueller investigation, always gives “no comment”? This morning, Benjamin Wittes and I were writing a piece for The Atlantic, which included a line about the staffing of the special counsel’s office. President Trump often calls the office a “Gang of Angry Democrats.” In the president’s tweets, sometimes the gang has 17 members and sometimes it has 13. The New York Time*s *more recently reported that there were 14 lawyers—although we deduced from other reporting the the number is now more likely to be 12. We decided it would be prudent to write ... more »
As A Direct Result Of Violence & Malnutrition, It’s Estimated That 165,000 Have Died In Yemen
By Joziah Thayer According to a report from Save The Children, it’s estimated that 80,000 people have been killed in Yemen since the war started.... more »
U.S. Already Tracking Iran’s Activities In Iraq
President Trump caused his latest controversy in Iraq when he gave an interview with CBS News saying that the U.S. would stay in Iraq to watch Iran. The response in Iraq was immediate as both pro-Iran and pro-American Iraqi officials and groups condemned the president’s statements. Back in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) head General Joseph Votel pushed back against the president when he testified to Congress that the Pentagon’s mission remained defeating the Islamic State. Despite what the general said the United States is already monitoring Iran’s operations in Iraq. A recent... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 12
1960 Cleric Muhsin al-Hakim issued fatwa against joining the Communist Party 1963 Communists in Basra gave up to Baath led military forces after fighting against coup that overthrow Gen Qasim (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) 1974 Iran-Iraq border dispute discussed at UN after firefight killed more than 50 UN got Iran and Iraq to agree to talks to resolve border dispute 1979 Iraq recognized the new revolutionary government in Iran 1984 1st Wa... more »
Sheriffs in New Mexico Vow Not to Enforce 6 Absolutely Outrageous New Gun Control Bills
By Dagny Taggart New Mexico has a new governor, and she really doesn’t like guns. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, was sworn into office on... more »
Brazil’s Inflation at Comfortable Level Says Monetary Council
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Inflation is at an ‘appropriate and comfortable’ level says Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom), which last week decided to keep the country’s benchmark interest rate, the Selic, at 6.5 percent per year, a historical minimum. “Everyone agreed that the current environment recommends maintaining greater […] The post Brazil’s Inflation at Comfortable Level Says Monetary Council appeared first on The Rio Times.
Experiencing Some of the Best Summer Beach Activities in Rio
By Jack Arnhold, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The beach, for many, is the centerpoint of city life in Rio de Janeiro, with locals and tourists alike spending as much time as possible on or near the Atlantic waters and white sands. And there is a lot to do on the beach besides […] The post Experiencing Some of the Best Summer Beach Activities in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, February 12, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Tuesday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Amigos da Onça convida Attøøxxá @ HUB RJ (Santo Cristo) – This is another classic Carnival warm-up party from one of the biggest blocos around, Amigos da Onça. There […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Tuesday, February 12, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
"2019 From A Fourth Turning Perspective"
*"2019 From A Fourth Turning Perspective"* by James Quinn “An impasse over the federal budget reaches a stalemate. The president and Congress both refuse to back down, triggering a near-total government shutdown. The president declares emergency powers. Congress rescinds his authority. Dollar and bond prices plummet. The president threatens to stop Social Security checks. Congress refuses to raise the debt ceiling. Default looms. Wall Street panics.” – "The Fourth Turning", Strauss & Howe "Strauss and Howe wrote their book in 1996. They were not trying to be prophets of doom, but ... more »
CNN: Bees can be taught to add and subtract
Animals, insects…they are not only an integral part of our earth’s eco-system but they are incredibly made. We’ve shared with you that pigs are as smart as toddlers and that chimps are better at some memory games than adult humans and now this: honeybees can learn basic arithmetic. “According to a study published this week […] The post CNN: Bees can be taught to add and subtract appeared first on Health Nut News.
Nearly half of adults in this country are plagued by this
According to the latest statistics by the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly half (48 percent) of all American adults have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) — a classification that includes high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke — and deaths from CVD are again on the rise, after decades of being […] The post Nearly half of adults in this country are plagued by this appeared first on Health Nut News.
Women should go out with friends twice a week for better health
Last month we wrote a story about psychologist recommended “mom-cations”. And the reception was mixed; some women felt it was selfish to enjoy any time away from the family ever, with no exceptions and others recalled feeling genuinely refreshed after one (or really wanted the chance to experience one). But whatever your personal feelings are, studies […] The post Women should go out with friends twice a week for better health appeared first on Health Nut News.
Epic response to Jennifer Hibben-White’s rant about unvaccinated children
(Editor’s Note: While this “letter” by Jennifer Hibben-White came out back in 2014, we are posting because it’s making its way around the internet again because of the measles “outbreaks” in two states. However, beyond that, this is the same type of rhetoric that pro-vaccine people continue to use and you should be aware of. Check […] The post Epic response to Jennifer Hibben-White’s rant about unvaccinated children appeared first on Health Nut News.
The Founding Fathers gave us an Electoral College for a reason
I note that one of the myriad Democratic Party candidates for that party's presidential nomination in 2020 has come out four-square against the Electoral College. Pete Buttigieg, the Democratic mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a 2020 presidential candidate, on Thursday called for abandoning the Electoral College, saying it has made the country less democratic. “We’ve got to repair our democracy. The Electoral College needs to go, because it’s made our society less and less democratic," Buttigieg said during an appearance on "CBS This Morning." "We’ve got to explain our values and ex... more »
Dr. Rumya S. Putcha: A Performance Studies Scholar
Dr. Rumya S. Putcha’s venture to the professoriate was a “series of happy accidents.”
A Black Graduate Student’s Perspective on University Speech Codes
I believe that universities should deliberately create a community culture that maintains the safety and dignity of all of their students. This includes the creation of policies that appropriately manage hate speech and related behaviors. Many universities employ speech codes to serve this purpose.
University of Farmington Sting Hurts Higher Ed More Than It Solves Immigration Crisis
Harvard’s motto is “Veritas,” which is Latin for “truth.” Plain. Simple. And nothing like the University of Farmington which used as its signature, “Scientia et Labor.” Only with the U of F, there definitely was no truth there, no science, no labor nor even an actual University of Farmington campus in Michigan.
This Is How The Taliban Will Take Over Afghanistan
Taliban militants appear at an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. Reuters *Seth G. Jones, National Interest:* *How the Taliban Would Take Over Afghanistan* Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan will almost certainly undermine any possibility of a peace settlement. The seemingly endless war in Afghanistan—which is heading toward its eighteenth year since the overthrow of the Taliban regime—has led to a renewed push for an American military withdrawal. The Trump administration is considering withdrawing some or all U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Several America... more »
Beef Industry-Backed Laws Make it Illegal to Sell Plant-Based ‘Meat’ Products in US
[image: beef]Bills across the country, proposed and sponsored by the beef industry are setting out to wage war on their competition in the plant-based and lab worlds.
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From Jenna Orkin Simple Sabotage Field Manual - OSS (Predecessor to CIA) Britain is ramping up its stand-off with China by deploying its only aircraft carrier to the South China Sea PHOTOS: Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced her 2020 presidential bid in a Minneapolis snowstorm NJ Voters Furious As Governor Murphy Prepares To Sign 'Rain Tax' Into Law China Programming AI Drones To Autonomously Murder Without Human InputCalifornia moved up its presidential primary and it could be the biggest factor in 2020 and beyond Iran Films "Underground City" Of Ballistic Missiles In Provocative Snub Of ... more »
Actors, Politicians Now Criticized for Biblical Views on Homosexuality
[image: actors-politicians-now-criticized-for-biblical-views-on-homosexuality] There is a rising tide of intolerance in America for Christians who hold to a view that takes the authority of the Bible seriously.
Dump NATO and Defend New Europe
*Christian Whiton* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] There is little evidence that NATO members have started taking their obligations seriously. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Hungary on Monday, marking the thirtieth anniversary of the end of communism in what became New Europe—the Central European nations where capitalism, Western Civilization, and support for America attract broad public support. Hungary is an appropriate start to Pompeo’s week in the region to strengthen ties. He cited Hungarians’ historic and sometimes costly stands against oppression in 1848, 1956,... more »
This 'New' Russian Bomber Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe* *Security, * Russia is upgrading some of its Tu-22M Backfire bombers with new engines and weapons, potentially enhancing their ability to strike American carrier groups. *Upgrades could extend the useful service life of the Tu-22M3 and compel the U.S. Navy to alter its own defensive plans, especially if Russia succeeds in equipping the bomber with a hypersonic anti-ship missile**.* Russia is upgrading some of its Tu-22M Backfire bombers with new engines and weapons, potentially enhancing their ability to strike American carrier groups. *(This first appeared last mon... more »
How China Is Getting Ready for a Nuclear War
*David Axe* *Security, * The Chinese military successfully tested a mock launch of a nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported on Jan. 21, 2019 *"Without **a first** strike against China, China will never use the weapons," Global Times stressed. "An ICBM loaded with nuclear warheads will likely never be used as it would precipitate an all-out nuclear war, say * *analysts**. The weapon's primary purpose is deterrence, and to facilitate political and diplomatic discussions."* The Chinese military successfully tested a mock launch of a nuclear-armed inte... more »
Here Comes China's "Heavy" J-20 Stealth Fighter: An F-22 or F-35 Killer?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * We took a deep dive to find out. *The J-20’s short-range capabilities naturally lead to the question—what exactly happens when two stealth fighters clash? If their stealth qualities are robust, both aircraft may only be able to detect each other within 50 miles or less—at which point air combat maneuvers could prove important. As U.S. stealth aircraft **are** one of the chief military threats to China, it seems reasonable to assume the J-20 would be designed to have a fighting chance against them.* In January 2011, the maiden flight of a large, d... more »
MedMen asked to resign from New York medical marijuana trade group
California-based cannabis retailer MedMen may be forced out of a medical marijuana trade group in New York, where it holds one of 10 MMJ business permits. According to the Daily News, the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) asked the company to resign from the association because of allegations made by former MedMen CFO […] MedMen asked to resign from New York medical marijuana trade group is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
How Canadian firms and money are shaping US cannabis sector: Q&A with The Apothecarium’s Ryan Hudson
Ryan Hudson co-founded The Apothecarium in San Francisco in 2011. On Monday, he agreed to sell the retail company and its assets to a Canadian wellness firm for a cool $118 million to help fuel future growth. Hudson – who will remain The Apothecarium’s CEO – is the latest in a slew of California marijuana executives who’ve sold […] How Canadian firms and money are shaping US cannabis sector: Q&A with The Apothecarium’s Ryan Hudson is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Russia's 9M729 and the INF Treaty
The United States military-industrial complex which drives America's foreign agenda needed a justification for Washington's withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and, in this posting, I will take a more detailed look at the excuse being touted; Russia's Novator 9M729 cruise missile. Let's look at some important background first. Under the terms of the 1987 INF Treaty, an intermediate-range missile is defined as a ground-launched ballistic missile that has a range of between 1000 and 5500 kilometres and a short-range missile as a ground-launched ballisti... more »
Wireless Hearing Aids May Cause Dizziness, Bloody Noses, Cardiac Issues, and More Because They Emit WiFi Radiation.
By B.N. Frank I can’t be the only one who cringes when I see Pat Boone advertising wireless “TV Ears.” Wireless hearing aids are also...more »
Unity And Exceptionalism: Trump’s State Of Union Flurries
“Trump is hated by everyone,” comes one unnamed former official in an account to Vanity Fair, one supposedly sourced after the President’s State of the Union Address. Another claimed that all was wretched in the White House: “It’s total misery. People feel trapped.” Off record stuff, unnamed and, as ever, […] The post Unity And Exceptionalism: Trump’s State Of Union Flurries appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
U.S. Airstrikes In Afghanistan Last Year Were A Decade High
A U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon breaks off and flies back toward its patrol area after concluding refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron Detatchment 1, over Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, March 11, 2018. (Gregory Brook/Air Force) *Military.com:* *US Airstrikes Hit Decade-Long High Amid Peace Efforts in Afghanistan* The U.S. military conducted more airstrikes in Afghanistan last year than in the three previous years combined, making 2018 the most kinetic year for airstrikes in the c... more »
Rep. Omar’s Dilemma: AIPAC, Zionism and Weaponized Identity Politics
*Teodrose Fikre* | While still taboo in US politics, the issue of Israeli undo influence is being trust into view - and The Lobby are pushing back harder than ever.
Little Marco: Florida’s Boyish Senator Owned by the Israel Lobby
*Philip Giraldi* | Rubio's backing of the 'anti-boycott' law reveals his operational role as an agent of Israeli interests in Washington.
SYRIA: 70 Civilians Killed and Injured in Latest Coalition Massacre Near Deir Ezzor
*21WIRE + SANA* | Any retaliation by the Syrian or Russian armed forces in Syria against the US would give Washington and Tel Aviv the pretext they so desperately need to escalate tensions and war in the region.
Maine's Vaccine Exemption Removal Bill Has Been Released, And It Is The Most Draconian Bill Filed In The USA Yet.
By Ginger Taylor, MS LD 798, An Act To Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Diseases by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements The Bill simply removes all religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions, for anyone, from... more »
China Is Getting Ready for a Nuclear War
Trucks carry intercontinental ballistic missiles. Photo: 81.cn *David Axe, National Interest: **How China Is Getting Ready for a Nuclear War* The Chinese military successfully tested a mock launch of a nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported on Jan. 21, 2019. "Without a first strike against China, China will never use the weapons," Global Times stressed. "An ICBM loaded with nuclear warheads will likely never be used as it would precipitate an all-out nuclear war, say analysts. The weapon's primary purpose is deterrence, and to facilitate political an... more »
Like Father . . .
In what may be Don Jr.'s last political speech before being indicted, he had this memorable line: “Keep up that fight, bring it to your schools. You don’t have to be indoctrinated by these loser teachers that are trying to sell you on socialism from birth. You don’t have to do it.”
HARARI'S DISSENT: Obama, Gates praise major best-seller!
*TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2019"Rational animal, my asp," Israeli professor declares:* Have we the humans, at least in the west, been seeing ourselves from afar? We ask that question for a reason. Aristotle, our first great logician, is widely said to have told us this: "Man [sic] is the rational animal." Everyone says that he said it! But anyone who watches cable news, or reads our nation's major newspapers, knows that any such claim would seem to be wrong on its face, at least as the famous claim is commonly understood. Are we humans essentially rational? In the most common meaning... more »
Latest neoliberal plot to derail BREXIT once and for all (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 81. The post Latest neoliberal plot to derail BREXIT once and for all (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
A brief explanation of the crisis and coup in Venezuela
Based on extracts of an interview with Michel Chossudovsky. The post A brief explanation of the crisis and coup in Venezuela appeared first on The Duran.
Why Venezuela’s People Are Suffering
What’s dooming Venezuela isn’t merely a local situation, but instead is global and environmental. The post Why Venezuela’s People Are Suffering appeared first on The Duran.
The Saudis “Don’t Know” Where Jamal Khashoggi’s Body Is
MBS has had regular contact with Saud al-Qahtani, the alleged ringleader of the plot to murder Khashoggi. The post The Saudis “Don’t Know” Where Jamal Khashoggi’s Body Is appeared first on The Duran.
As His Regime Falters, Here Is Where Venezuela’s Maduro May Seek Asylum
Anybody who believes the demise of the Maduro regime is imminent should take another look at what happened in Syria during the wake of the Arab Spring. The post As His Regime Falters, Here Is Where Venezuela’s Maduro May Seek Asylum appeared first on The Duran.
Give us our 284 APEC summit cars back, PNG police say
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Papua New Guinea police are seeking the return of nearly 300 imported cars loaned to officials for driving world leaders around its capital during last year's Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation meeting, according to authorities.
Locals heard a baby crying in a storm drain — and four hours later, rescuers managed to pull her out
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Emergency responders arrived on the scene after residents nearby heard a baby crying from deep within a concrete storm drain.
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Keith Stewart writes about the determination of the oil industry to push people to vote for environmental destruction. But as an alternative, Ann Pettifor highlights the important economic and environmental progress on offer through the Green New Deal: The Green New Deal demands major structural (governmental and inter-governmental) changes (not just behavioural change) in our approach to the ecosystem. In addition, and as in the 1930s, such change to be driven by radical structural transformation of the finance sector, and the economy. It ... more »
Breaking: Several Houthi fighters killed in new Saudi attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – Several Houthi fighters were killed this afternoon when Saudi Coalition warplanes bombed their positions inside the Dhamar Governorate. According to a report from the Dhamar Governorate, the Saudi Coalition bombed a Houthi training camp in the Dawran Aness District this afternoon. The report said that the Saudi Coalition managed to score a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army foils jihadit infiltration attempt from Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) foiled another infiltration attempt by the jihadist rebels in the southern countryside of the Idlib Governorate this week. According to a military communique from nearby Hama, the Syrian Arab Army was able to thwart an infiltration attempt by Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham at the Khuwayn axis […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia slams plans to hold US-Ukrainian drills in Black Sea
The Russian Foreign Ministry views Washington’s and Kiev’s plans to conduct exercises in the Black Sea as a dangerous idea, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin told reporters on Tuesday. “That’s a dangerous idea, and that’s the way we will view it. Prior to that, we will study the facts. They are viewed by us […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US demands ISIS handover 40 tons of gold in eastern Euphrates region: monitor
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) is currently on their last legs in the eastern region of the Euphrates River Valley as their recent string of losses have left them confined to a small pocket in eastern Deir Ezzor. In addition to their hundreds of fighters in this eastern Euphrates pocket, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanese security forces bust terrorist cell planning new attack from Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Lebanese state security forces busted a terrorist sleeper cell in the city of Tripoli that was in contact with militants in Syria to launch a new attack on Lebanon. According to a communique from Beirut, the Lebanese security forces busted the terrorist cell inside the Bab Al-Ramel District of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Upgraded Russian Ka-52 chopper to enter service in Syria
Ka-52 ‘Alligator’ attack helicopters will be upgraded proceeding from the experience of their combat use in Syria, CEO of Russian Helicopters rotorcraft manufacturer Andrei Boginsky said on Monday. “They [the upgrade requirements] have been formulated on the basis of the results in Syria. We are already working on the replacement of generators so that they […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army sends 2 divisions to Hama and Aleppo as offensive brews
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) recently sent two divisions to the Hama and Aleppo governorates as reports of a new offensive continue to swirl around northwestern Syria. According to a new report from the Hama Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army deployed the 5th Corps and 9th Division to northwestern Syria. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tripoli-based forces retake largest Libyan oil field (video)
Forces loyal to the Tripoli-based government took control of the El-Sharara oil field, the largest in the country, on Sunday, according to an aide to a battalion commander. “I don’t expect any confrontations inside the oil field, as all the venues on its territory are well protected,” said Abdullah Ibrahim Daoud, Assistant to the Commander […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Nearly 70 people killed in US airstrikes on eastern Syria
At least 70 civilians were killed or wounded as a result of air strikes launched by a US-led international coalition on the Syrian village of Baghuz in the south-east of the country, Syria state television reported, citing local sources. Syrian media have continually reported on the death of civilians which were killed in US-led coalition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army destroys rebel hideouts in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) carried out a heavy attack on the northern countryside of the Hama Governorate, today, targeting a number of rebel hideouts inside the buffer zone. Led by the 4th Armored Division, the Syrian Arab Army launched several surface-to-surface missiles towards a number of Jaysh Al-Izza hideouts […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel attacks Syrian Army after Russia warns them against striking Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – Over the weekend, Russian officials condemned the Israeli attacks on Syria that have become a weekly event. Leading the condemnation was the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, who said these Israeli attacks were a violation of international law and a deterrent to the Syrian peace settlement. Following […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Big Man, Small Brain
Doug Ford has taken an axe to education spending in Ontario. He has killed Ontario's new French university. He's ended free tuition to students of limited means. And now under the banner of "free speech," he has made student fees at universities optional. But "free speech" was always a fig leaf. Yesterday, Ford's real reason for optionalizing student fees stepped out in the open. Robert Benzie and Kristen Rushowy report in *The Toronto Star:* The Progressive Conservatives ended mandatory ancillary student fees to tackle the red menace. That’s the message of the governing party’s... more »
TRUMP MOCKS GREEN NEW DEAL: ‘HIGH SCHOOL TERM PAPER,’ ‘HOW DO YOU TAKE A TRAIN TO EUROPE?’
TRANSCRIPT: TRUMP: “Last week, the massive government takeover, it would destroy our incredible economic gains. They introduced the so-called Green New Deal.” [Booing] TRUMP: “It sounds like he high school term paper that got back a low mark. It was shut down American energy, I think the people of Texas would be happy with that.” … Continue reading "TRUMP MOCKS GREEN NEW DEAL: ‘HIGH SCHOOL TERM PAPER,’ ‘HOW DO YOU TAKE A TRAIN TO EUROPE?’"
IS GLOBAL WARMING THEORY SCIENTIFIC?
A fundamental principle of science is that a theory, to have any significance, must be falsifiable. Science proceeds by proposing a hypothesis, and figuring out what the hypothesis implies. Scientists then make real-world observations to determine whether the theory’s implications do, in fact, obtain. They look for implications that are specific to the theory, so … Continue reading "IS GLOBAL WARMING THEORY SCIENTIFIC?"
A Plane That Landed On Greenland’s Surface In 1942 Was Found In 2018…Buried Under 104 Meters Of Ice
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NY: Parents Call For Charter Pause and Evaluation
NYC school district's parent board has come out in opposition to raising New York's charter school cap. Will Governor Cuomo hear them? The New York City schools are under mayoral control (never, ever, an ideal system), so they have no school boards. What they do have is thirty-six Community Education Councils composed of elected parents. Those CECs in turn have an Education Council Consortium, composed of representatives from each of the CECs. Their stated purpose is "to address issues that affect schools and communities throughout all the boroughs and meets regularly with the Chanc... more »
THIS IS WHY IT WAS POINTLESS FOR DEMOCRATS TO CONSIDER DUMPING PELOSI
During the 2018 midterm campaign, several Democratic House candidates pledged not to vote for Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House. Many commentators who claimed to have the Democrats' best interests at heart agreed that Pelosi should go. Pelosi is speaker now, and what are Republicans doing? The Republican Party has a new trio of Democratic villains: Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.... The NRCC has sent out thousands of emails trying to tie vulnerable Democrats to Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib and Omar. And the committee's website makes it appear as if these backbenc... more »
European, U.S. Governments Are Paralyzed: Crisis Is a Time for Big Ideas, of LaRouche
[image: UK Prime Minister Theresa May travelled to the Berlin to have a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the Chancellery. Dec 11, 2018 (flickr/number10gov)] A crisis, of the failed British elite's making, has seized the governments of the "major powers" of Europe, emphatically including that of the UK itself, eliminated their credibility, and robbed their power to govern. It has left stable only Italy, because of its new government's rejection of British geopolitics. The British insistence on a NATO war confrontation with Russia, and the stubborn impositi... more »
Orwellian Twitter Update
Factual information is not permitted in our Orwellian world, but hate speech and calls for violence against Jews, conservatives and climate skeptics is fully acceptable. Reminding people of the long history of violence by Palestinians is considered “promoting violence.” By … Continue reading →
Terrorist hitman to released from Volos jail again for six days sparking speculation over a Soros, Tsipras targetted assasinations
*ALEXIS TSIPRAS, STILL IN GOVERNMENT THROUGH CRIMINAL ACTS, IS SET TO RELEASE A TERRORIST HITMAN FROM JAIL IN VOLOS, NEAR LARISA, FOR DIX DAYS AT THE END OF FEBRUARY* *COULD BE BEING GROOMED TO ASSASSINATE POLITICAL RIVALS, STAGE FALSE FLAGS OR EVEN KILL ME* *IF I AM SHOT IN THE STREET, CASE DELTA 15 218 WILL PROVE IT WAS GEORGE SOROS AND ALEXIS TSIPRAS* *PROVES MOTIVE, MEANS AND DIRECT PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE* *CASE IS STILL OPEN, UNLAWFULLY CLOSED YESTERDAY IN A SHOW TRIAL IN VIOLATION OF DUE PROCESS RULES* *CRIME UPON CRIME IN MY CASE DEEPENS SOROS LEGAL AND PR WOES* *CAN ONLY BE C... more »
Robin Hood Reversed - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Robin Hood reversed* *The way all through the ages* *Good time for a change* *© **2019 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was inspired by the way of our world and written in the haiku style of poetry and published for the first time today, the 12th of February, 2019.*
Brazil's "John of God", Extolled by Oprah & Bill Clinton, Arrested for Running Sex Ring
*Interesting to see Oprah Winfrey and Bill Clinton Connected to yet another child abuse, sex ring scandal...........* *Oprah had her school girl scandal.* -*The South African school established by Oprah Winfrey has been hit by its second sex scandal in two years, with seven pupils suspended for displaying 'inappropriate behaviour' towards other children. * *Including in 2011- Dead baby found at the school * *Bill Clinton is tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Haitian Child Trafficking : Randy Andy & Jeffrey Epstein: The Prince and the Pedophile* *Remember this name Jeffrey Epstein. It is ... more »
GEORGE SOROS WARNS EU IS GOING TO COLLAPSE, PANICS AT REALIZATION HIS VICTIMS CHINA OR POPULISTS WILL SOON HAVE THE POWER TO DEAL WITH HIM
*GEORGE SOROS WRITES PANICKED SCREED WARNING THAT HIS EU PROJECT IS ABOUT TO COLLAPSE* *HAS WOKEN UP TO THE FACT THAT HIS CRIME SPREE IS OVER* *SOONER HE WILL BE IN JAIL BY POPULISTS OR PUT UP AGAINST A WALL BY CHINESE SOLDIERS* *MY CASE DELTA 15 218 WILL PUT GEORGE SOROS AND ALEXIS TSIPRAS, MERKEL AND CO IN JAIL* *CHINA CAN USE THE FACTS AND INFORMATION TO WIN OVER US, UK AND EUROPEAN PUBLIC, INCLUDIING THEIR ARMIES* *NO LONGER MATTERS IF I AM ALIVE OR DEAD* *CRIMES ALL DOCUMENTED, INCLUDING YESTERDAYS VERDICT* *AS THEIR POLITICAL BASE ERODES, ALIENATED BY SOROS AND CO'S VERY C... more »
On Skepticism, Atheism, and Dogmatism
Atheism means skepticism about the existence of God, but if this position is taken seriously, then it necessarily leads to a dogmatic belief in God’s nonexistence. Therefore every utter atheist is essentially a dogmatic believer in a negative, which is God’s nonexistence. Here’s a perspective from Stephen C. Pepper’s *World Hypothesis *(Page 4-5): "What can the utter skeptic himself mean? Does he mean that all facts are illusory and all statements are false? But this position is not one of doubt, but of downright disbelief. It is disbelief in the reliability of all evidence and in t... more »
Macron takes on Germany
An intense political conflict has flared up, this time between France and Germany. It seems that nobody saw it coming. Since as recently as January, in Aachen, Germany, Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel were looking like new lovers. However, this political honeymoon didn't last for long. No more than two weeks later, the German Süddeutsche Zeitung announced Macron's anger. On Thursday, the newspaper published a leak that France was planning to confront Nord Stream 2 - the natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe. The US wants to kill Nord Stream 2 and force Europe to purchase m... more »
Russia Feared This U.S. Nuclear Submarine for 1 Reason
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A spy sub like no other? *The ultimate spy sub? * One of the most unusual submarines of the Cold War was named after one of the most unusual fish in the sea. Halibut are flatfish, bottom-dwelling predators that, unlike conventional fish, lie sideways with two eyes on the same side of the head and ambush passing prey. *(This first appeared several years ago.)* Like the halibut flatfish, USS *Halibut* was an unusual-looking submarine, and also spent a considerable amount of time on the ocean floor. Halibut was a “spy sub,” and conducted some of the m... more »
Klobuchar Revisited: You Know Who Loves Her? Republicans-- And We Ought To Ask Ourselves Why
And it's not just because she treats her staff like shit. When we covered her announcement Sunday, we came across former Iowa state Senator David Johnson. Johnson, a dairy farmer, served in the legislature since 1999, representing the beet-red northwest part of the state. In 2016, he left the GOP-- noting that Trump was unqualified to lead the nation. He didn't join the Democrats but continued on as an independent. Once he realized he wouldn't win reelection, he announced he wouldn't run again in 2018. Now Johnson is working to help Klobuchar win the Democratic caucus, claiming "t... more »
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*At Harvard, Asian-American students urge diversity efforts beyond admissions* On the stand in federal court, on social media, and during rallies, they defended Harvard University in a landmark trial over affirmative action in college admissions last year, helping to shore up the school’s case that it doesn’t discriminate against Asian-American applicants. But in recent weeks, some Asian-American students and alumni say they have been frustrated by the glacial pace of Harvard’s efforts to improve diversity beyond admissions. The imminent departures of two Asian-American professor... more »
The Supreme Court and Military Jurisdiction Over Retired Servicemembers
Airmen at a mock court-martial in 2015, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. (Air Force photo/Senior Airman Naomi Griego) From Admiral Bill McRaven to General Michael Hayden and General Martin Dempsey, some of President Donald Trump’s more visible critics of late have been retired military officers. And a provision of federal law little known outside the military makes it a crime, triable by court-martial, for those individuals (and any other commissioned military officer) to use “contemptuous words against the President, the Vice President, Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the S... more »
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*Trump Responds Satirically to whacky Green New Deal… * Democrat darling Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released information on the Democrat Party’s radical and lunatic Green New Deal on Thursday. It was a complete disaster. The Gateway Pundit Reports: The Green New Deal is a Communist scam that included guaranteed income for Americans ‘unwilling to work.’ The 14-page Commie wishlist also included a plan to transition to all electric cars and completely eliminate airplane travel — because trains over the ocean is a genius idea! The Democrats also want to get rid of cow flatulence — wh... more »
Sticks Lead to Stones: We Need to be Very Angry at School Abuse of the Disabled
Sticks Lead to Stones: We Need to be Very Angry at School Abuse of the Disabled A West Virginia Public School in the News Over Barbaric Treatment of Nonverbal Students With Autism By Adriana Gamondes The written transcript of the... more »
Bangladesh, Indonesia set to start PTA negotiation
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Feb-2019 Bangladesh and Indonesia are set to start a negotiation this month for signing a preferential trade agreement to boost bilateral trade
Biggest offshore windfarm to start UK supply this week
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler From the Guardian: An offshore windfarm on the Yorkshire coast that will dwarf the world’s largest when completed is to supply its first power to the UK electricity grid this week. The Danish developer Ørsted, which will be installing the first of 174 turbines at […]
Major Union Boss UNLOADS on AOC’s New Green Deal: “Will Destroy Workers’ Livelihoods”
By Paul Homewood AOC’s Green New Deal has not gone down well with her party’s union backers: https://twitter.com/LIUNA/status/1093882327577567232/photo/1 As in the UK, there is an increasing disconnect between left wing parties and their traditional working class supporters. AOC, Corbyn and co seem to care more about their metropolitan ideas than […]
BDS and Masterpiece Cakeshop
How is a same-sex wedding like an Israeli West Bank settlement? Discrimination based on either is not protected by the First Amendment. Laws in 26 states provide that the state will not contract with companies that refuse to do business with those who invest in Israel. In three states, the American Civil Liberties Union has suedto enjoin these laws, claiming that boycotts are protected by the First Amendment. The argument has gotten some traction: two courts were persuaded, and free speech considerations persuaded many US Senators to vote againstan anti-BDS bill. However, less t... more »
The shutdown: Drowning government in the bathtub
William E. Nelson, Professor of Law, New York University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
The government shutdown provided a short-term version of what some activists have long wanted: A government small enough so that you could 'drag it into the bathroom and drown it in the bathtub.'
Just like love, money will find a way
I'm sure many of my readers know the old proverb, "Love will find a way". That may or may not be true . . . but money usually does, too, and probably much more reliably than love. If someone wants something badly enough to pay the costs involved, someone else will find a way to supply it, irrespective of laws, natural obstacles and any other barriers. (Witness the trade in illegal drugs, which flourishes despite literally tens of billions of dollars spent fighting it each and every year.) In that light, I was amused to read an account of how US ethanol is still being sold in Chi... more »
Morrison's historic humiliation could have damaging consequences for Shorten
Beneath Bill Shorten's legislative victory in the name of humanitarianism lies a gamble that the boats won't start up again. If they do, the Coalition will castigate the Labor leader, writes Andrew Probyn.
Japanese swimmer and Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful diagnosed with leukaemia
Just In - 16 hours ago
The 18-year-old, who found out she had leukaemia after feeling sick and returning home from Australia for tests, says she will undergo treatment as soon as possible, while her coach holds out hope she could compete at the Olympics.
Retaining prized budtenders no easy task, but it can be done, marijuana insiders say
(This is an abridged version of a story that appears in the February issue of Marijuana Business Magazine.) It can be difficult for marijuana businesses to retain their best budtenders, but the payoff for investing in retention is well worth the effort. According to Seattle-based business intelligence platform Headset, data collected in Colorado and Washington state […] Retaining prized budtenders no easy task, but it can be done, marijuana insiders say is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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