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Facebook Shuts Russian-Backed Outlet, But What About Al Jazeera, BBC?
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By Corinne Weaver ~ Facebook is willing to take down pages funded by Russia. Now it’s facing the question about what to do about other state-funded media outlets like Al Jazeera, BBC and even NPR? Facebook suspended three pages on February 15 , including the popular video site Ruptly. All three allegedly failed to disclose […]
How The Space Force Can Restore Our Edge Against China, Russia
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By John Venable ~ The U.S. just moved one step closer to creating a Space Force. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Defense to draft legislation to establish the Space Force as a new branch of the military under the secretary of the Air Force. This move is an important step toward […]
Question And Answer Time With Rep. Joe Cunningham (Blue Dog-SC)
*Joe* I got an e-mail yesterday from Joe Cunningham, a freshman from the most progressive area of South Carolina. The subject line was "Howard -- Could we talk about the GOP's strategy to beat me?" Here's the letter and my response. Was I too harsh? -----Original Message----- From: Joe Cunningham To: Howard Klein Sent: Wed, Feb 20, 2019 9:06 am Subject: Howard -- Could we talk about the GOP's strategy to beat me? Hi Howard, The National Republican Congressional Committee's top political operatives say SC-01 is one of the five seats the GOP should not have lost during the midterms... more »
Trucks transporting masked men leave ISIS enclave (video)
Lorries transported groups of men with concealed faces, as seen in footage filmed near Baghouz village in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate on Wednesday. Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) continue their operation in the IS enclave, located on the outskirts of Baghouz. The SDF continue to receive civilians attempting to escape to safety and the most hardened […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military to keep 200 soldiers in Syria as peacekeeping forces
Despite President Donald Trump’s promises to withdraw American troops out of Syria, the US intends to maintain a presence on the ground with a “small peacekeeping group” for an unspecified “period” of time, the White House said. “A small peacekeeping group of about 200 will remain in Syria for a period of time,” White House spokeswoman […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Conservative College Student Physically Attacked Over Political Views…
CTH doesn’t like to draw attention to the political extremists because often it only advances their objectives. However, the recent story today of a young conservative college student brutally assaulted is horrific and authorities are looking for the attacker. . … Continue reading →
Walking for Murdered and Missing Indigenous, into the Snow at Pollack Pines, Longest Walk 2019
Walking for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Photos by Longwalker, Photojournalist Carl Bad Bear Sampson, Today walkers walked 19 miles, and into the snow at Pollack Pines, headed for Paiute and Western Shoshone lands in Nevada. Feb. 21, 2019 Longest Walk 2019 .
Record February snowfall in Mankato, MN
Breaks record for the entire month set 56 years ago. The latest snowfall of about 9 inches put Mankato over the amount needed to break the city’s unofficial February record of 26.5 inches set in 1962. Depending on which unofficial measurements you follow, this area has received between 28 to 36.5 inches of snow this ... Read moreRecord February snowfall in Mankato, MN The post Record February snowfall in Mankato, MN appeared first on Ice Age Now.
If You Ever Begin To Doubt Yourself........
Always remember Leonardo DiCaprio has gained fame and fortune, reaching the peak of his profession despite never learning to wear a watch.
The U.S. Military Has Ended Its Campaign To Target Taliban Drug Labs And Networks
Afghan farmers work at a poppy field in Jalalabad province, May 5, 2012. *Time:* *The U.S. Sent Its Most Advanced Fighter Jets to Blow Up Cheap Opium Labs. Now It's Cancelling the Program* After hundreds of airstrikes failed to curtail the Taliban’s $200 million-a-year opium trade, the U.S. military quietly ended a yearlong campaign that targeted drug labs and networks laced around the Afghan countryside. The end of the operation, code-named Iron Tempest, comes as Trump Administration officials engage in direct peace talks with Taliban leaders that could end the 17-year-old war. ... more »
Did an Infant Who Survived Abortion Scream for an Hour While Left to Die?
Aspects of a controversial abortion horror story circulating online since 2016 are unverified.
Empire actor accused of staging racist, homophobic attack to secure a pay rise
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Jussie Smollett appears in court accused of filing a false claim over an alleged homophobic and racist attack, which the actor was allegedly hoping to use the attack to boost his $141,000 pay packet.
Ballarat officer found guilty of assaulting woman in custody escapes conviction
A police officer who kicked a woman while she lay hand-cuffed, half-naked on the floor of a Ballarat police cell, has been handed a good behaviour bond.
There's a much bigger picture in China's cryptic message to Australia
If it were an isolated event, the trade kerfuffle at a port in north-east China would be nothing to worry about. But in the context of recent global events, it's a ratchetting up in diplomatic tensions, writes business editor Ian Verrender.
Melbourne men plead guilty to planning Filipino government overthrow
Six Melbourne men plead guilty to planning to sail from far north Queensland to the Philippines to encourage Muslim militants to stage a government overthrow.
Trump to leave 200 US peacekeepers behind in Syria
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The US pulls back from a complete withdrawal of armed forces from Syria, with the White House announcing a small "peacekeeping group" of troops will remain in the country.
How a sneaker blow out cost Nike more than $2 billion
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The world's largest sports shoemaker loses around $2 billion from its market capitalisation after the trainer of the hottest basketball prospect in the United States, Zion Williamson, explodes during a college game and injures his knee.
Live: Australia takes on New Zealand in the first Women's ODI in Perth
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Australia will be looking to continue its dominance over New Zealand in the first of three ODI's with the Rose Bowl up for grabs. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.
Bizarre theft of crocodile trap a 'pretty low act' for public safety
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Rangers are mystified by the incident in Darwin, which likely saw perpetrators wading through croc-infested waters before making off with the unwieldy device.
Reserve Bank says housing won't 'derail the economy' but tight-fisted bosses might
The Reserve Bank says the big house price fall along Australia's east coast will not derail the economy by itself, but bosses need to start paying their workers more or times might get tougher.
'You tiny brain': Fox News host launches expletive-laden tirade at guest in off-air recording
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The Dutch historian who shot to fame after calling out rich elites is in the headlines again after video emerged of a Fox News host swearing at him during an interview that never went to air.
Thieves warned to stop stealing commercial hemp plants
Biosecurity SA says thieves are targeting South Australia's first legal hemp crop and is reminding people the product will deliver "absolutely no high".
Russiagaters Ramp Up Narrative Management As Mueller Report Nears
Both CNN and the Washington Post are reporting that Robert Mueller’s investigation into a possible conspiracy between the Trump campaign and the Russian government will be wrapping up as soon as next week. This report comes without a single American having been charged with any […]
I can only say Wow!
When have you ever heard an American politician say anything like this? This woman is sticking her neck way out there. MB and I sent her a donation today. She deserves it. She is carrying a heavy load on behalf of the peace movement. We'd be crazy and very foolish not to support her right now. Bruce
Russia's Kalashnikov Unveils A New And Deadly Kamikaze Drone
*Daily Mail: **Kalashnikov's kamikaze drone: Russia unveils unmanned weapon capable of carrying a 6.6lb bomb at up to 80mph and 'bypassing air defence systems'* * The KYB (Cube) drone showcased for first time at IBEX arms exhibition in Dubai * Drone from Kalashnikov can 'bypass air defence and deliver 6.6lbs of explosives' * Clip shows unmanned military flying machine exploding as it reaches its target Russia has unveiled its new and deadly kamikaze drone after it 'successfully completed' trials. The latest precision weapon from arms giant Kalashnikov 'delivers explosives to any... more »
Cosmic Rays Increasing for the 4th Year in a Row
FEBRUARY 21, 2019 / DR.TONY PHILLIPS Feb. 21, 2019: Cosmic rays in the stratosphere are intensifying for the 4th year in a row. This finding comes from a campaign of almost weekly high-altitude balloon launches conducted by the students of… Continue reading →
President Trump Participates in Reception Celebrating African American History Month…
Tonight President Donald Trump addressed a reception audience celebrating National African American History Month in the east room of the White House. Joining President Trump on the stage was First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen … Continue reading →
One Week Left – Intense Nine Hour U.S-China Trade Negotiation Session Today….
With about a week left before the second phase of U.S. tariffs is scheduled to hit Chinese imports both the U.S. and China trade delegations met today in an ongoing effort to hammer out details about enforcement mechanisms. The tension … Continue reading →
Iran Says It Cannot Rule Out Possibility of War with Israel
Iran Says It Cannot Rule Out Possibility of War with Israel by https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Foreign minister Zarif accuses Jerusalem of ‘adventurism’ with its campaign of airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, and cautions situation could deteriorate – Iran’s foreign minister accused Israel of “adventurism” with its campaign of airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria, and said […]
UN Envoy Says Risk of Israeli-Palestinian War Looms Large
UN Envoy Says Risk of Israeli-Palestinian War Looms Large by https://www.foxnews.com/ , 21 Feb 2019 UNITED NATIONS – The U.N. Mideast envoy says the prospect of peace between Israel and the Palestinians “is fading by the day as the specter of violence and radicalism grows” and “the risk of war continues to loom large.” – […]
Putin’s ‘Tiger Hunt’ Story by France 2 Wins Award for Fake News
Putin’s ‘Tiger Hunt’ Story by France 2 Wins Award for Fake News by https://www.rt.com/ If you’re a media professional writing hit-pieces about Russia and your latest bombshell piece turned out to be fake news, don’t worry, it can still win an award in France. This story about Vladimir Putin on a ‘tiger hunt’ did. – […]
Trump Calls NYTimes ‘Enemy of the People’, Slamming News Reporting as False
The Illuminist MSM has been pushing the Trump-Russia collusion story for the past 2 years based on NO EVIDENCE! Are CNN, New York Times, the MSM … FAKE NEWS as Trump alleges? It is very clear: Trump is 100% correct! FAKE NEWS! Why don’t they report about the REAL collusion/crime between the DNC-Hillary and Russia? – Trump Calls NYTimes ‘Enemy of […]
Russiagate In Flames: No Evidence Of Collusion, New Findings Challenge DNC Hack Narrative
The Illuminist MSM has been pushing the Trump-Russia collusion story for the past 2 years based on NO EVIDENCE! Are CNN, New York Times, the MSM … FAKE NEWS as Trump alleges? It is very clear: Trump is 100% correct! FAKE NEWS! Why don’t they report about the REAL collusion/crime between the DNC-Hillary and Russia? […]
First Venezuela, Now Nicaragua? Bolton Says Ortega’s Days ‘Numbered’ & People ‘Will Soon Be Free’
First Venezuela, Now Nicaragua? Bolton Says Ortega’s Days ‘Numbered’ & People ‘Will Soon Be Free’ by https://www.rt.com/ US President Donald Trump’s top foreign policy advisor John Bolton appears dead set on resuming his decades-long stand-off with Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega, hinting that Washington-backed regime change may be in the offing. – “The Ortega regime has […]
Lara Logan Doubles Down on Media Bias Against Trump, Conservatives … Claims on ‘Hannity’
Fox News Published on Feb 20, 2019 Veteran journalist and former ’60 Minutes’ correspondent Lara Logan blasts the mainstream media’s mob mentality. #Hannity #FoxNews end
World’s Largest Shipping Company Warns 2019 Global Economic Outlook Is Worse Than 2018
World’s Largest Shipping Company Warns 2019 Global Economic Outlook Is Worse Than 2018 by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Denmark’s shipping Maersk is the world’s largest shipping company, and it is thus safe to say that what it sees in terms of global trade is indicative of real trade conditions around the globe. Which is bad news, […]
Prepare Now For Global Financial Crisis II – Jim Willie Interviews Mark O’Byrne
GoldCore Published on Feb 20, 2019 Jim Willie interviews Mark O’Byrne of GoldCore about the slowly erupting Global Financial Crisis II – – The Global Monetary RESET will see the “Third World” dollar sharply devalued and paper wealth and assets including stocks, corporate and government bonds become much more risky – Vitally important people prepare […]
Jussie Smollett Charged with Felony for Faking “MAGA Trump Supporter” Assault
Jussie Smollett Charged With Felony After Falsely Reporting “Hate Crime” by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Days after media leaks exposed him for allegedly faking a highly publicized hate crime that he said was explicitly carried out by Trump supporters near his apartment in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with […]
Global Zionism Exposed: Fourth Beast Rising
Zionism, the modern Zionist movement, is Satanic. At the heart of the Zionist flag is the Satanic ‘666’ Hexagram. Zionist ‘666’ Israel is NOT the Israel of the Bible. Modern Ashkenazi Khazar Jews (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT semitic people. This is publicly admitted by numerous Jewish historians. This is also stated very clearly […]
5G – The Harmful Effects of a New Technology
*Jon Rappoport* - 5G, the latest and greatest method of faster wireless transmission, is coming on with a storm.
Snow in Los Angeles??
A cold storm system will bring a threat of snow showers to Southwest California through the evening, with snow levels locally falling to 1500 feet or lower. There is the potential for brief snow showers in some areas that rarely see snow, such as the higher valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, foothills, and Santa Monica mountains. ... Read moreSnow in Los Angeles?? The post Snow in Los Angeles?? appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Democrats and socialism
When I see AOC's bright red lips I think about fossil fuel products used in lip stick and cosmetics. I think you can buy lipstick without petroleum products, but don't know if you can get that slick, wet, ready for sex look. Also chewing gum, perfume, contact lenses, guitar strings, deodorants and toothpaste. She might want to rethink that green deal if she wants to keep the female vote. I don’t like people making fun of her eyes, however, She might have Graves’ Disease. I wonder if she’s had her thyroid checked. Kamala Harris, daughter of 2 immigrants—one Jamaican the other In... more »
Chocolate pudding
I stopped using sugar from the bowl or canister about 2 years ago and changed to local honey. We haven't given up sugar, because we still eat restaurant and store purchased desserts. But today I made chocolate pudding from scratch using honey. It was quite good. Just milk, cornstarch, dark chocolate (cocoa, 100% cacao natural unsweetened), a little sprinkle of salt, honey, vanilla, and I added some butter which wasn't in the recipe. It was very good, more chocolate tasting than the box or store bought. Boxed dry chocolate pudding mix (both Jello and Godiva) contains: sugar, modifi... more »
How China's Navy Is Preparing to Fight America if War Comes
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Beijing has long struggled with unrealistic training not suitable for combat — now that’s changing. The People’s Liberation Army Navy has no recent combat experience and no hope of challenging the U.S. Navy on a global scale. The U.S. Navy outnumbers and outclasses China’s sailing branch in practically every category — not just technologically. America’s sailors are better trained and have far more practical experience, giving an edge in the event of a future conflict. But that’s not the whole story. Beijing is slowly and steadily improving how i... more »
The Army's New Heckler & Koch Sniper Rifle Might Be a Game Changer
*Task and Purpose, Jared Keller* *Security, * Lots of reasons why. *Time will tell if the Marine Corps follows the Army's lead: While the service's $40.8 billion proposed fiscal 2019 budget included just under $1 million for the service to procure just 116 CSASS rifles for testing replace the venerable M110, the service confirmed in early April that its snipers would get the Mk13 Mod 7 sniper rifle to replace the M40 rifle they've been lugging since the Vietnam War.* A handful of lucky Army units apparently picked up an early Christmas present this fall: A shiny new rifle for d... more »
The U.S. Air Force Is Buying Upgraded F-15s
*Herald and News/Bloomberg:* *Air Force wants upgraded F-15 fighters along with F-35s * The U.S. Air Force’s next budget will request funds for eight new F-15 fighter-bombers from Boeing Co., beefing up its inventory with an upgraded version of a plane it last bought in 2001, even as it pursues the more advanced F-35 from rival Lockheed Martin Corp. The F-15s will be proposed in the fiscal 2020 budget, expected around March 11, as the first of a potential 80-plane purchase over the next five years, said people familiar with the Air Force’s plan. Even though the request has White ... more »
How Development Excludes Adivasi Peoples
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ODISHA, India, Feb 21 (IPS) - Failing to understand the Adivasi world view and imposing the dominant development paradigm on Adivasi peoples is affecting their identity and well-being. The mainstream development paradigm has aggravated discontent among Adivasi communities. The reasons are not difficult to recognise—it encourages the siege of native resources, drives competition, is surplus-driven, instils private ownership, and consequently, is affecting the cultural identity of Adivasi peoples. Read the full story, “How Development Excludes Adivasi Peoples”, on globalissues.org →
Queer theory: a note from Indonesia
Perspectives on the Past's LGBTQ+ history month continues with a reflection on queer theory's portability. The post Queer theory: a note from Indonesia appeared first on New Mandala.
Feb. 21: Decline and Fall - of all of us.
Long, long ago, when I was a darling child (You'll have to accept my word on that) my favourite comic book story was one based on truth. It was called Murder, Inc. At the time, thee was such an organization based largely in the U.S. The mobs of the time frequently needed to kill people who were interfering with business. (This was just after American prohibition.) The problem was that the police were well aware of what was going on in the various mobs - so the risk of getting caught in such an awkward was unpleasantly high. Enter a low profile mob calling itself Murder Inc. which ... more »
Tennessee Gov. Says He Regrets Wearing Confederate Uniform
Gov. Bill Lee says he now regrets participating in “Old South” parties while he was a student at Auburn University.
Snowman Pops Up in Vegas as City Sees Rare Winter Weather
Las Vegas is getting a rare taste of real winter weather, with significant snowfall across the metro area in the first event of its kind since record keeping started back in 1937.
Clinton Democrats Struggle To Move On From 2016 As Bernie Sanders Announces 2020 Campaign
Clinton Democrats were quick to display their resentment and dusted off opposition research from 2016 in response to Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign announcement. The post Clinton Democrats Struggle To Move On From 2016 As Bernie Sanders Announces 2020 Campaign appeared first on Shadowproof.
Liberals, Conservatives, and Many in Between Oppose Impossible and Dangerous Stipulations in the “Green New Deal” — Naomi Wolf, Bill O’Reilly, and More
By B.N. Frank The Green New Deal has been getting a lot of criticism from both the political left and the right. From the left,... more »
U.S. Navy Will Not Resurrect Mothballed Ships To Reach 355 Vessels
Seabee divers with Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 Construction Dive Detachment (CDD) Alpha prepare to descend at a work site at Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Facility, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on May 13, 2016. (U.S. Navy combat camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White) *Military.com*:* Navy Won’t Resurrect Decommissioned Ships for 355-Fleet Buildup, Admiral Says* Inactive frigates, destroyers and other mothballed vessels won't be making their way back to the fleet, Navy leaders have decided, as they look to add dozens of ships to the service's ... more »
CDC Issues Public Health Warning for Fluoride Toothpaste
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC), 40 percent of children between the ages of 3 and 6 use potentially dangerous amounts of toothpaste. The CDC and American Dental Association (ADA) recommend using no more than a pea-sized amount for children in this age group, and those younger than 3 should use no more than the size of a rice grain on their toothbrush. The problem with using excessive amounts of toothpaste has to do with the fluoride it contains. If you look closely, you’ll find fluoride-containing toothpastes have a warning on their label sta... more »
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 21, 2019
Kim and Trump moments before their historic handshake [File: Kevin Lim/The Straits Times] *Tom Benner, Al Jazeera*:* Hosting a Trump-Kim summit: The Singapore experience* *Singapore case offers key lessons for Hanoi in dealing with security issues, diplomatic protocol and huge media influx. * Singapore - At first it was on, then off, and then on again - in the end, Singapore had just two weeks to get everything ready for the much-anticipated, first encounter between a sitting US president and North Korean leader. That such a strategically complex and delicate event came off as se... more »
Ex-union boss Dave Hanna guilty of rape, sentenced to six years' jail
Ex-union boss Dave Hanna is sentenced to six years in jail after being found guilty of raping a woman and filming her while she was naked after meeting at a Brisbane bar.
'You knew full well what you were doing': Bourke St driver gets at least 46 years
James Gargasoulas is sentenced to a minimum of 46 years in prison for killing six people and injuring 27 others when he drove his car through pedestrians two years ago.
'A nightmare inside a nightmare': Australian 'vanishes' after being jailed in Egypt for a year
Australian man Hazem Hamouda "vanishes" in Egypt after failing to turn up at a police station where he was due to be released after languishing in one of Egypt's most notorious prisons for more than a year without charge or evidence.
The Trump-Kim summit will probably fall flat. You'll want to watch Washington instead
Donald Trump will need to keep his cool in his second summit with Kim Jong-un, but Robert Mueller is lurking in the background, and he could infuriate the President, writes Zoe Daniel.
'This was a battle': Cracks appear between Nationals, Liberals ahead of NSW election
A policy from the NSW Nationals offering $250 to seniors in regional areas for travel expenses triggers accusations of bribery and is referred to the electoral commission ahead of the state election.
The gay Kenyans risking everything to be free
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Mama G has been beaten, evicted and rejected by his family because he's gay. Kenya's High Court could today overturn a law that makes him a criminal. But if it's upheld, he fears he could be killed.
Criminals have hacked patients' medical records, here's how worried you should be
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A criminal syndicate has hacked and encrypted patients' medical files from a private practice of Melbourne heart specialists. This is how worried you should be, writes Elise Thomas.
YouTube Found To Have Child Exploitation Videos — It’s Been A Problem For Years — REMOVES THOUSANDS OF CHANNELS AND DISABLES COMMENTS ON MILLIONS
By Aaron Kesel YouTube has been caught in the crosshairs of another scandal, this time the platform is being accused by YouTuber Matt Watson of... more »
Oregon Lawmaker Proposes Lowering Voting Age to Sixteen
[image: oregon-lawmaker-proposes-lowering-voting-age-to-sixteen] A state legislator in Oregon has proposed lowering the voting age in her state to 16.
AOC Should Probably Take Out A Restraining Order To Keep Republican Males From Coming Too Close
*Alexandria and Goliath by Nancy Ohanian* The far right is absolutely *obsessed* with Alexandria Ocasio Cortez. This week the neo-fascist Mercer family-- billionaire Trumpists-- has financed a billboard in Times Square smearing her in another GOP attempt to tarnish her reputation. The *Washington Examiner*, Hot Air, RedState, The Blaze, Instapundit and half a dozen other top extremist websites ran a confused, cockamamie story about AOC's boyfriend on Wednesday. A *Washington Post* story on which Democratic presidential candidates get the most coverage on Fox reported that "One of th... more »
CA county begins process of reversing controversial marijuana cultivation ban
A rural California county has begun the process of reversing a commercial marijuana cultivation ban established in January 2018, in what could prove to be a major win for cannabis growers in the region. The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors told staff to begin prepping a new MJ regulatory ordinance that represents a “180-degree turn” […] CA county begins process of reversing controversial marijuana cultivation ban is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Musical Interlude: Runrig, “Abhainn an T-Sluaigh” (“The Crowded River”)
Runrig, “Abhainn an T-Sluaigh” (“The Crowded River”) "The Crowded River" is a song about the hustle and bustle of the city of London, the large crowds of people in the city that never sleeps. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSZmLRhzmNo
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Stars come out as evening twilight fades in this serene skyscape following the Persian proverb "Night hides the world, but reveals a universe." The scene finds the Sun setting over northern Kenya and the night will soon hide the shores of Lake Turkana, home to many Nile crocodiles. The region is also known for its abundance of hominid fossils. *Click image for larger size.* On this night, a brilliant Venus, then the world's evening star, dominates the starry skies above. But also revealed are faint stars, cosmic dust clouds, and glowing nebulae along the graceful arc of our own Milk... more »
"Why? Why Not?"
"When 'Why not do it?' barely outweighs 'Why do it?' - don't do it." ~ Mignon McLaughlin, "The Neurotic's Notebook", 1960 ○ *"The Complete Neurotic’s Notebook"* by Editor "No one has ever loved anyone the way everyone wants to be loved." "Mignon McLaughlin opened her first book of aphorisms, 'The Neurotic’s Notebook', with this succinct symmetrical line that hits the reader like a hand grenade. A book of aphorisms is among the most perishable of publications. It’s too small to command any attention on the bookshelf, too atomic in composition to be considered as a complete work, too... more »
Paulo Coelho, "A Man, Lying On The Ground"
"A Man, Lying On The Ground" by Paulo Coelho "On a July day there was a man aged about fifty lying on the promenade in Copacabana. I passed him with a glance and went on my way towards a stall where I always drink fresh coconut water. Being from Rio, I’ve passed hundreds (thousands?) of men, women and children lying on the ground. As someone who travels, I’ve seen the same scene in practically all the countries I’ve been to – from Sweden to Romania. I’ve seen people lying in the street in all seasons of the year: in the biting winter of Madrid, New York or Paris, where they huddle ... more »
Chet Raymo, “The Dark Night”
*“The Dark Night”* by Chet Raymo “I first read Soren Kierkegaard's “Fear and Trembling”* at about the same age as Kierkegaard was when he wrote it- thirty. The young philosopher was wrestling with his dark demons, including the death of his father, a sternly religious man who demanded absolute obedience from his son. He was torn between the opposing demands of faith and reason, certainty and doubt. In the opening pages of the book, he takes us with Abraham and Isaac on that terrible journey to Mount Moriah where God puts Abraham to a terrifying test of his faith. What gives meanin... more »
"How Swiftly Changing..."
"Life passes like a flash of lightning, whose blaze barely lasts long enough to see. While the earth and sky stand still forever, how swiftly changing time flies across man's face. O you who sit over your full cup and do not drink, tell me- for whom are you still waiting?" - Hermann Hesse
"The Rewards of Doing 'Something'"
*"The Rewards of Doing 'Something'"* by Divya Menon, Association for Psychological Science “People don't really care what they're doing- just as long as they are doing something. That's one of the findings summarized in an article published in “Current Directions in Psychological Science”, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. When psychologists think about why people do what they do, they tend to look for specific goals, attitudes, and motivations. But they may be missing something more general- people like to be doing somethin... more »
World News Briefs -- February 21, 2019 (Evening Edition)
Security forces block the road as they clash with lawmaker members of the Venezuelan National Assembly and supporters of the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who many nations have recognised as the country's rightful interim ruler, on the outskirts of Mariara, Venezuela February 21, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares *Reuters:* *Venezuela's Maduro starts shutting borders to block humanitarian aid* CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro threatened to close the border with Colombia on Thursday as opposition leader Juan Guaido and some 80 lawmakers ran a g... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
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"Just Remember..."
"I know the world seems terrifying right now and the future seems bleak. Just remember human beings have always managed to find the greatest strength within themselves during the darkest hours. When faced with the worst horrors the world has to offer, a person either cracks and succumbs to ugliness, or they salvage the inner core of who they are and fight to right wrongs. Never let hatred, fear, and ignorance get the best of you. Keep bettering yourself so you can make the world around you better, for nothing can improve without the brightest, bravest, kindest, and most imaginative... more »
"Winston Churchill vs. Nancy Astor"
*"Winston Churchill vs. Nancy Astor" * by Madame dePique "Once upon a time in the British Parliament, more precisely in the House of Commons, the juiciest gossip topic apart the outbreak of a new World War and the perpetual conflicts with Berlin was the enmity between prominent politician Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965), then occupying the privileged position of Prime Minister, and the audacious Viscountess Nancy Astor (1879–1964 ), known to be the first woman sitting as a Member of the Parliament, who, from some reason or another, could not at all live in mutual tolerance. The... more »
The Poet: May Sarton, "Now I Become Myself"
*"Now I Become Myself"* “Now I become myself. It's taken Time, many years and places, I have been dissolved and shaken, Worn other people's faces, Run madly, as if Time were there, Terribly old, crying a warning, "hurry, you will be dead before -----" (What? Before you reach the morning? or the end of the poem, is clear? Or love safe in the walled city?) Now to stand still, to be here, Feel my own weight and density! Now there is time and Time is young. O, in this single hour I live All of myself and do not move, I, the pursued, who madly ran, Stand still, stand still, and stop the Sun!”... more »
"The Natural Inheritance..."
"Everyone who has reached even their intellectual teens begins to suspect that life is no farce; that it is not genteel comedy even; that it flowers and fructifies on the contrary out of the profoundest tragic depths of the essential dearth in which its subject's roots are plunged. The natural inheritance of everyone who is capable of spiritual life is an unsubdued forest where the wolf howls and the obscene bird of night chatters." - Henry James Sr.
At ATD, Focus is Put on Meeting the Needs of Students Outside of the Classroom
Community Colleges have to be more proactive in tackling the financial, housing and food insecurities that their students face. That was the message throughout this year’s Achieving the Dream (ATD) conference, which brought together faculty, administrators and students to discuss some of the most pressing problems facing community college students across the nation.
"Things We Don’t Want to Do: Outside the Comfort Zone"
*"Things We Don’t Want to Do: Outside the Comfort Zone"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Doing things we don't want to do, or that scare us, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow. Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may even begin to look for other tasks we've been avoidin... more »
Time for the U.S. to take digital privacy seriously
Time for the U.S. to take digital privacy seriously Horace C. White Modern Tokyo Times GDPR-styled privacy regulations in the face of data abuses On May 25th, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a regulation that gives European residents greater control over their data, came into force, ending years of abuse of customer […]
"That's The Feeling..."
"You are put in school to be trained to become exactly what they want you to be: not them, anything but them. They live on a golden island and have the key to the only bridge. Your parents are not millionaires, so it doesn't matter how intelligent you are, you aren't invited to their party. That's the great shame. The idiots have the gold, and the poor die to give it to them. So you better start to laugh, because this world is one big joke written by the few, at the expense of the masses. Look around you, that feeling your life isn't going anywhere? That's the feeling that makes yo... more »
HEY, WHATEVER HAPPENED TO ROSEANNE BARR, BADLY WRONGED FREE SPEECH MARTYR?
There have been so many big stories this week that you probably missed Roseanne Barr reminding us why we're lucky to be rid of her: Roseanne Barr took to her YouTube channel to slam Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, calling her a “Farrakhan loving...bug-eyed b---h.” Barr posted the nearly two-minute video over the weekend on her channel, which has more than 104,000 subscribers. She never mentions the New York congresswoman by name.... “That Green New Deal...Farrakhan-loving b---h. I don’t remember her name. The bug-eyed b----h who looks like a realtor,” Barr says in the video.... “She... more »
North Korea Warns Of Food Crisis
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits a powdered potato factory in this grab from the [North] Korean Central News Agency on Wednesday. /Yonhap *Reuters:* *North Korea warns of food crisis, almost halves rations before summit* UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - North Korea has warned that it is facing a food shortfall of some 1.4 million tons in 2019 and has been forced to almost halve rations, blaming high temperatures, drought, floods and United Nations sanctions in a memo seen by Reuters on Thursday. The release of the undated two-page memo by the North Korean mission to the United Nat... more »
Northern Pulp says it “cares” — but for whom and for what?
“We care,” says Northern Pulp on the website it has created to spread the word that it “cares about forestry families of Nova Scotia.” The site is a vehicle for the company’s letter-writing campaign to get people in the forestry sector to contact Premier Stephen McNeil, their MLA, MP, or even Canadian Senators to ask […]
IRS Intelligence Analyst John Fry Charged With Leaking Cohen Financial Records to Creepy Porn Lawyer…
You might remember back in May 2018 when sketchy porn lawyer Michael Avenetti was releasing U.S. Treasury notifications on Michael Cohen received from an unknown source within the Treasury Department [See Here]. You might also remember when New Yorker’s Ronan … Continue reading →
New Election Ordered in Disputed North Carolina House Race
North Carolina's elections board has ordered a new election in the nation's last undecided congressional race after the Republican candidate conceded his lead was tainted by evidence of ballot-tampering by political operatives working for him.
Did Bernie Sanders Blame Cops for Crime?
Here's an actual quote from Sanders: "Criminal justice reform must be the civil rights issue of the 21st century."
Prosecutor: Actor Gave Detailed Instructions for Fake Attack
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera.
Judge Imposes Gag Order on Roger Stone After Instagram Post
A federal judge ordered Roger Stone not to discuss his criminal case with anyone and issued a stinging reprimand.
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/21/19"
• *Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap Up 2/21/19*: THE GAME: Your Enemy Lies, Then Attacks" -https://www.traderschoice.net/ • *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/
Russian President Putin: Russia Is Militarily Ready For A Cuban Missile-Style Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the Federal Assembly, including the State Duma parliamentarians, members of the Federation Council, regional governors and other high-ranking officials, in Moscow, Russia February 20, 2019. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS *Reuters:* *Putin to U.S.: I'm ready for another Cuban Missile-style crisis if you want one* MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is militarily ready for a Cuban Missile-style crisis if the United States wanted one and threatened to place hypersonic nuclear missiles on ships or sub... more »
“Three Cheers for the “Do Nothing” President”
*“Three Cheers for the “Do Nothing” President”* by Brian Maher “Had the opposition party won the election,” said the president Tuesday,“ the Stock Market would be down at least 10,000 points by now.” Instead, Mr. Trump exulted, “We are heading up, up, up!” And for the moment “we” certainly are. The stock market has largely been heading up, up, up two months running. We are convinced the Federal Reserve’s newfound dovishness is far more responsible than the president. Yet we confess a sneaking admiration for any man so certain of his stars, so certain of whom the angels are for… an... more »
Julie Bishop was always going to jump ship — it was just a matter of when
MPs from all sides are jumping ship in the dying days of Parliament, as both major parties writhe in damage control — Labor on boats and the Coalition on the Helloworld scandal that smacks of overly cosy relationships, writes Michelle Grattan.
Pope labels critics of the Catholic Church 'friends of the devil'
Abuse victims have hit out at comments made by Pope Francis after he said "defects" from the church had to be denounced as "friends, cousins and relatives the devil".
Violent, impulsive prison inmates set to be given fish oil in medical trial
Prisoners in NSW and SA with tendencies towards aggression, impulsivity and attention disorders will be given Omega-3 supplements to see if it positively effects their behaviour.
News quiz: Know your conspiracy theorists from your fashion designers?
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This week we imagined a world without the Beatles but were faced with the reality of a carpet python devouring an animal from a TV antenna.
Anxiety over plan that could see development near sacred site
An Indigenous community accuses the NT Government of failing to consult with them over a draft development plan that could see multi-storey residential dwellings encroaching on a sacred site.
'Coal, not cow, right?': China makes light of Aussie coal block reports
China says its reported ban on Australian coal is to "protect the environment" and warned against "baseless speculations" about a cyber attack on the Australian Parliament.
Killer of Sydney nurse Anita Cobby dies in prison
Michael Murphy, whose role in the 1986 abduction, torture, rape and murder of Sydney nurse Anita Cobby shocked Australia, dies of liver disease at Sydney's Long Bay jail aged 66.
Cyclone Oma to lash Queensland coast with damaging winds, huge swells
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A cyclone watch for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales is cancelled as Tropical Cyclone Oma weakens to a category one system, but damaging winds and abnormally high tides are still expected to wreak havoc along the coast.
Controversial reef foundation scores another $3.5 million from taxpayers
The Queensland Government defends giving almost $3.5 million of taxpayer dollars to the controversial Great Barrier Reef Foundation, including more than $100,000 for a smartphone app that is yet to be delivered.
Meet The SDF Fighters On The Frontline In The Islamic State's Last Refuge
Haval Ciyager Amed (C), a Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG) press officer under Syrian Democratic Forces command, in Baghouz (MEE/Thea Pedersen) *Middle East Eye:* *'Did you bring cigarettes?': Meet the SDF fighters on the frontline in the Islamic State's last refuge * MEE visits Baghouz, the last IS refuge, where SDF fighters say they feel vulnerable and forgotten even as the militant group loses territory by the hour. Aggressively waving his arms in front of a battle-scarred building, a fighter has one thing on his mind. “Food and cigarettes. Did you bring any food or cig... more »
Will Congress Boldly Go For the Space Force?
*Kathryn Waldron* *Domestic Politics, United States* Trump needs legislative approval if he is to launch his Space Force. Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4, which orders the Department of Defense to establish a Space Force. According to SPD-4, the Space Force would initially operate under the umbrella of the Air Force, similarly to how the Marine Corps operates within the Navy. Administration officials have also stated that their long-term goal is for the force to become an independent branch of the military. But President Trump still needs cong... more »
A Massive Restoration of the World’s Forests Would Cancel Out 10 Years of CO2 Emissions
*Elias Marat* - According to new data, the Earth has room for about 1.2 trillion additional trees.
In a division-of-labour society, the beneficiaries of capital gains are all of us. #capitalgainstax
It's only early days in the reaction to the proposals by Michael Cullen's Tax on Working Group (well, only *just* a day, and hyperbole on all sides is off the hook) but it seems to me that focussing *only* on houses, as so much of the commentariat and many of the critics have been doing, is taking your eye dangerously off the ball. After all, as Amy Adams boasted this morning, the Nats in their last term *already* imposed a capital gains tax on any house sold if owned for less than five years -- which is just one reason her Blue Team have zero credibility when it comes to protestin... more »
Iran's Navy To Hold War Games In Strait of Hormuz
*Al Jazeera:* *Iran holds naval war games in Strait of Hormuz amid US tensions* *Week-long exercises in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman will include Iran's first submarine-launched missiles.* The Iranian navy launched "large-scale" drills in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman in a show of its maritime force amid escalating tensions with the United States in the region. Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, commander of Iran's navy, said the manoeuvres began on Thursday and will run for a week. For the first time, the exercises will feature missiles launched from a submarin... more »
Tribunales privados de arbitraje, un expolio
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
21-Feb-2019 El nuevo acuerdo comercial entre la Unión Europea y Singapur permitirá a las grandes empresas demandar a los gobiernos cuando las leyes perjudiquen sus beneficios.
Odebrecht no demanda a Perú, pese a notificar intención de arbitraje hace dos años
bilaterals.org - 6 hours ago
21-Feb-2019 Según información publicada en prensa el procurador del caso Lava Jato en Perú ha afirmado que no existe una demanda de arbitraje de Odebrecht contra el estado peruano, a pesar de que la notificación se produjo hace dos años.
Oregon Poised to Exacerbate Housing Shortage With Statewide Rent Controls
[image: oregon-poised-to-exacerbate-housing-shortage-with-statewide-rent-controls] Facing a severe housing shortage and skyrocketing rents, Oregon is set to exacerbate the problem by imposing mandatory statewide rent controls.
California High School Bans MAGA Hats, Ongoing Academic Bullying of Conservative Students
[image: christian-gomez-alex-newman-ca-school-bans-maga-hats] VIDEO - Clovis North High School administrator’s prohibition of conservative, senior student Maddie Mueller from wearing a MAGA hat is only the latest example of students being targeted by academia for their conservative or Christian religious beliefs.
Back to the Future: Equal Rights Amendment Bills Offered in Six State Legislatures
[image: back-to-the-future-equal-rights-amendment-bills-offered-in-six-state-legislatures] The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is being debated in at least six state legislatures. This amendment would turn the Constitution on its head and would void the 10th Amendment. by Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.
Vermont Legislature Moves to Pass Sweeping Pro-abortion Legislation
[image: vermont-legislature-moves-to-pass-sweeping-pro-abortion-legislation] The Vermont House has approved an abortion bill that would allow abortion at any time for any reason. The bill is one of the latest to be proposed by pro-abortion advocates amid fears that a conservative-leaning Supreme Court will overturn *Roe v. Wade*.
Bookies: Trump Wins Against Dems, Generic Democrat Wins Against Generic Republican. Warning: Remember 2016.
[image: bookies-trump-wins-against-dems-generic-democrat-wins-against-generic-republican-warning-remember-2016] In July, the bookmakers predicted, with 2-1 odds, that Donald Trump would be impeached and removed from office. Now, they predict Trump as the winner in the presidential election of 2020.
Cost of Defiance: an Open Letter to My Future Detractors
This should have be an article announcing a big break and a milestone of sorts for the Ghion Journal. Yesterday morning, Matt Taibbi, one of the few mainstream journalists who I respect, replied back to an interview request I sent him and confirmed that he will join me tonight for a conversation on an online show I host called Seek Truth TV. Yet, my elation was immediately tempered by an uneasy feeling of trepidation. As… The post Cost of Defiance: an Open Letter to My Future Detractors appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Arctic Ice Surpasses 2018 Maximum
Sea Ice Extends on the Atlantic Side: The animation above shows the last two weeks on the Atlantic side, with Kara achieving its annual maximum and Barents growing ice up to 86% of its max last March. In the upper right the ice solidifies down to Svalbard and fast ice forms along the mainland. On the […]
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - Moving the World Forward
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - Moving the World Forward Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - Moving the World Forward A slowly emerging wave of recognition is gathering internationally as to the significance of Lyndon LaRouche who died last week at the age of 96. The canned obits written by his hysterical opponents in London, Washington, and New York simply did not sell. This is due to the scientific fact that those who know even the slightest bit about the man recognize, however dimly, that a giant has passed and they somehow have to catch up to the moment; to realize who he was and... more »
Federal Government Moves to Restrict Vaccine Exemptions as they Pay Out Billions of Dollars for Vaccine Injuries and Deaths
In response to several measles outbreaks that have been reported across the US by the CDC, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is planning to meet on March 5 to discuss vaccine-preventable diseases and efforts to boost vaccination rates and fight vaccine hesitancy. A House subcommittee is holding a similar hearing next week. Ahead of these hearings, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has warned states offering vaccine exemptions that the federal government may intervene. This attack on exemptions is unprecedented. We must ensure that Congressional members are p... more »
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Discusses Chinese Trade Negotiations, North Korea and Controversy Surrounding ISIS Bride Hoda Muthana…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo to discuss the cyber threat from China and ongoing trade negotiations, along with concerns over Iran’s threat to stability in the Middle East, ‘ISIS bride’ Hoda Muthana, the … Continue reading →
Yikes – Duke Basketball Star Player Injured After Nike Shoe Blows Apart During Game…
Something completely different. Duke University star player Zion Williamson’s Nike basketball shoe ripped in half less than one minute into the game against the University of North Carolina. “We are obviously concerned and want to wish Zion a speedy recovery,” … Continue reading →
Obama Library to Depart From Status Quo, Signs of Life for Central FOIA Portal, and More: FRINFORMSUM 2/21/2019
For Better or Worse, The Obama Library to Depart From Status Quo The National Archives and Records Administration has released its agreement with the Obama Foundation that outlines how the Foundation’s plan to depart from the traditional NARA-run presidential library model – in favor of digitizing all of Obama’s 30 million unclassified paper records – […]
Top Canadian Bureaucrat, formerly unknown outside of Ottawa, reveals himself to be the Pimple on Canada's Ass
*Look who just slithered out from underneath a rock?Michael Wernick, clerk of the Privy Council,* PCO Clerk fears 'somebody's going to be shot' during coming election campaign You have to hand it to former Minister of Justice, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Canadians would never have got to know the seamy, underbelly of the federal political scene in Ottawa with all of it's crony's and creeps...if she had not suddenly resigned from the Federal cabinet in a huff a week or so ago. First, I have to apologize to my American readers for devoting yet another post to yet another update on this ... more »
Cannabis giant Canopy cites ‘spreadsheet error’ for under-reporting adjusted EBITDA
Canada’s leading cannabis company, Canopy Growth, was forced to refile its management discussion and analysis (MD&A) with the Canadian Securities Administrators to correct adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The original MD&A stated that the adjusted EBITDA loss for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2018, was 69 million Canadian dollars (CA$52 […] Cannabis giant Canopy cites ‘spreadsheet error’ for under-reporting adjusted EBITDA is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
MedMen, three other West Hollywood marijuana shops get stays of execution
Four longstanding cannabis shops in West Hollywood were granted a reprieve on Tuesday by city officials and will be allowed to remain open until the end of the year instead of being forced to close this summer. Under a previous decision by the city, the four existing shops – all previously medical marijuana dispensaries – […] MedMen, three other West Hollywood marijuana shops get stays of execution is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Retired NFL star Calvin Johnson gets initial OK for MI medical cannabis permit
Calvin Johnson, a former standout receiver with the Detroit Lions, has received preliminary approval for a Michigan medical marijuana license to operate a dispensary. Johnson and his wife, Brittney, were granted prequalification status by Michigan’s medical marijuana licensing board on a 4-0 vote Thursday, the Detroit Free Press reported. Johnson and his business partner, former Lions and […] Retired NFL star Calvin Johnson gets initial OK for MI medical cannabis permit is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Is Booker buying votes?
"Sen. Cory Booker (D.-N.J.) is proposing a plan—the American Opportunity Accounts Act—that he calculates will provide $46,215 to every 18-year-old in the lowest income bracket by giving them annual subsidies in a federally managed savings account." This ought to qualify Booker as a Presidential candidate buying votes. If they are truly low income, and qualify for federal and state benefits, like SNAP, EITC, Section 8, Medicaid, TANF, negative income tax, home energy assistance, school lunch, breakfast and snack, going all the way back to Head Start, SSI, child care, grants and loa... more »
The Scientific Baloney Detection Kit
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / February 21, 2019 By Jim Steele published in What’s Natural? column of Pacifica Tribune February 20, 2019 Politicians from all sides manufacture “crises” and “demons” to promote their agendas superficially designed to fight those crises. In his book “The Demon Haunted World”, Carl Sagan famously published […]
Maintaining Medical Freedom: Urgent Action Required!
Threats to end religious and philosophical vaccine exemptions have just been ratcheted up to an unprecedented federal level. If parents and caregivers are stripped of the ability to make healthcare decisions for their children, reinstating that ability may be nearly impossible. We need to take action now to prevent the government from dictating what is […] The post Maintaining Medical Freedom: Urgent Action Required! appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Did the Texas Governor Tweet a Fake BBC Page with False Information About a Convicted Rapist?
Greg Abbott posted a tweet that falsely characterized the citizenship status of a convict.
Venezuela Closes The Border With Brazil
*BBC: **Venezuela crisis: Maduro to close border with Brazil* Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced he is closing the border with Brazil on Thursday night as a row over foreign humanitarian aid continues. The embattled leftist leader went on TV to say that he was also considering shutting the border with Colombia to stop the opposition bringing in relief. He denies any crisis and calls the aid delivery plans a US-orchestrated show. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó is leading a convoy to the Colombian border from the capital Caracas. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: Venez... more »
China's Rocket Force Releases Video Showcasing Different Types Of DF Ballistic Missiles
*Global Times*:* PLA Rocket Force releases first promotional video showcasing DF ballistic missiles * China's core strategic deterrence force on Tuesday released its first promotional video on social media platforms, showcasing the country's DF ballistic missiles and vowing to protect the country's sovereignty. Posted on the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force's newly registered Weibo and WeChat accounts, the minute-long video showcases rare scenes of the mobilization, preparation and launch of multiple types of DF ballistic missiles in different terrains and cond... more »
War Weary: Why Washington Needs to Bring Its Troops Home
*Doug Bandow* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump has the opportunity to leave a very different legacy. He could be the president who finally says “no more.” “Great countries do not fight endless wars,” intoned President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address, and he is right. Certainly, nations that do fight them don’t stay great, which should serve as a powerful warning for American policymakers. Alas, the Washington blob, the bipartisan foreign-policy elite that has kept the United States at war for years, appears to have learned nothing. Indeed, member... more »
Israel and American Jewry: A Parting?
*Henry Siegman* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Netanyahu’s bid to secure reelection by allying with Israel’s far right is antagonizing American Jews. The Zionist idea—the restoration of Jewish national existence in Palestine—took shape in the late nineteenth century, a time when the concept of nationalism was coming into its own. We now know it is an idea that can harbor dark and destructive forces that yielded World Wars I and II, bringing death and destruction on a scale no one could have imagined. The two wars led to the emergence of less restrictive concepts of nationa... more »
The Trump Administration's Anti-Iran Theatrics Failed in Warsaw
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] In its obsessive campaign of stoking maximum hostility toward Iran, the Trump administration is isolated except for partnering with Iran’s regional rivals, which means Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The Trump administration tried to make this week’s Middle East conference in Warsaw what the administration had intended it to be all along: an Iran-bashing exercise that would get Europeans to join in more of the bashing. But the conference instead became what most European governments—whose attendance at th... more »
Don’t Count NATO Out Just Yet
*Jonathan Ellis Allen* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] NATO must decide its purpose, revisit its mission, and reevaluate its requirements. Bottom Line: The organization must change. The world changed on Christmas Day in 1991. Americans breathed a collective sigh of relief when the Soviet Union collapsed. The Cold War was over. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) had won. The world was safer than ever. However, instead of ending NATO, President Bill Clinton chose to expand it, garnering bipartisan support. His three successors all followed suit. The alliance grew fro... more »
These are the jobs being hit hardest as WA posts record unemployment figures
The unemployment rate in Western Australia has reached its highest since 2002 and, despite a new promise of 150,000 more jobs, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns there will be more short-term pain before any long-term employment gains.
Three months' jail for stolen wine before Darwin man's charge dropped
CCTV showed that John Angilitchic committed petty theft but should never have been charged with anything more serious — but that took months to come to light. Lawyers say it is not uncommon and is a problem.
'What an insult': Deputy NSW Labor leader's witch tweet sparks outrage
NSW deputy Labor leader Penny Sharpe deletes a tweet showing a protest placard depicting Premier Gladys Berejiklian as a witch during a rally over music festival regulation, admitting it was inappropriate.
Two experts quit over salmon farming expansion concerns, but you're not allowed to know why
Details surrounding the resignation of two members of the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel overseeing the salmon industry's expansion into Storm Bay remain a mystery, despite a Right to Information request.
The worst humanitarian crises you probably never heard of in 2018
Bubonic plague, armed conflict, severe drought and typhoons — a new Suffering in Silence report details the crises that went largely unnoticed by the global media.
Shackles, Shag, Clancy and Herb's excellent Antarctic adventure
It's been 50 years since a radio technician, carpenter, plumber and electrician called the icy continent home for more than a year, constructing what's now known as Casey Station.
Jean is turning 90 and has fallen in love for the first time: 'It's the happiest time in my life'
Jean Whittle is celebrating her 90th birthday as well as her first experience of falling in love. She is enjoying the romance and happiness of her first relationship — from her retirement village.
Police say man who made threats against Adelaide school was making a bomb
South Australia Police say they have found what looks like a homemade explosive device at the house of an Adelaide man who was charged for allegedly making online threats to a school.
Catching dugongs, fending off crocodiles as rangers risk everything for conservation
Scientists and Indigenous rangers jump into crocodile-inhabited waters to learn more about dugong numbers in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Climate change-related litigation was once seen as a joke, but it could soon become business reality
CEOs of Australia's largest companies are hearing the message and realising that on issues like climate change the need to act is not just a moral one.
Great Barrier Reef remediation project begins nine years after Shen Neng 1 grounding
Nine years after the Chinese-owned coal carrier Shen Neng 1 ran aground on the Douglas Shoal, efforts to restore the reef are about to begin.
Cyclone watch for Queensland cancelled as TC Oma weakens
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A cyclone watch for the southern Queensland and northern New South Wales coast is cancelled as Tropical Cyclone Oma weakens to a category one system.
Australia's daily bread obsession sending loads of loaves to charity
Our fondness for freshly baked bread means it's one of the most wasted food products in the country, but people in need are reaping the benefits.
University of Tasmania seeks to bump up value of surplus land in prime location
The University of Tasmania wants some of its prime Sandy Bay real estate re-zoned to push up its value before putting it on the market, but the vice-chancellor is assuring the public there will be no wholesale sell-off.
The Monkees bassist Peter Tork dies aged 77
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Peter Tork, who sang as well as played bass and keyboard for the 1960s rock quartet marketed as the American answer to The Beatles, dies a decade after being diagnosed with a rare cancer of the salivary glands.
Australia's first offshore wind farm stalled by lack of policy
Australia's first offshore wind farm is delayed due to a lack of regulatory framework. But the Maritime Union says delay it because the Government has a "blind hatred" for renewables.
What killed the dinosaurs? It’s complicated
Even before a meteorite crashed into Earth 66 million years ago, floods of lava were smothering what is now central-western India. But whether the extra-terrestrial wallop made this "flood volcanism" worse is still up for debate.
Heeding a teacher's advice brought this sassy schoolgirl to life
Bridie McKim says she has her old Brisbane drama teacher to thank for giving her the confidence to become an actor. Now the 21-year-old, who has cerebral palsy, has a starring role in the new ABC drama The Heights.
'Preying off other people's pain': Disaster victims at risk of payday lenders
An alarming number of natural disaster victims turn to high-cost, short-finance — or pay day loans — to avoid going broke, financial counsellors say.
Concerns raised over funding grants to Great Barrier Reef Foundation
The Queensland Government defends giving almost $3.5 million of taxpayer dollars to the controversial Great Barrier Reef Foundation, including more than $100,000 for a smartphone app that is yet to be delivered.
Anxious wait for timber workers as Government tries to balance jobs and conservation
Timber workers and businesses are sweating on their future, with the Victorian Government delaying the release of plans for industry to access native timber reserves for logging.
Fact Check: Have home ownership rates for young people dropped by 20 per cent?
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Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen claims that home ownership rates for young people have "spiralled downwards" in recent years. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
'I'd prefer to give my milk away': Dairy farmer takes stance against Coles over $1 milk
Dairy farmer and Norco-Coles supplier Paul Weir refuses to continue supplying the supermarket giant that has not followed Woolworths' decision to dump $1 milk.
Criminals have stolen 15,000 medical records, here's how worried you should be
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A criminal syndicate from North Korea or Russia has hacked and scrambled 15,000 patients' medical files from a Melbourne hospital. This is how worried you should be, writes Elise Thomas.
North Queensland flood caught people out, preliminary survey finds
Half of survey respondents affected by north Queensland's unprecedented flooding event chose not to evacuate and were not prepared, preliminary results show.
Why doxxing is the new weapon of choice for cyber bullies and trolls
First your details are shared, then the abuse begins. And victims say the law is powerless to help them.
Is the Westpac class action a path to justice or piggybacking the taxpayer?
The Westpac class action offers the bank's customers hope of compensation for losses from home loans they say they shouldn't have been given, but you and I, their fellow taxpayers, will foot much of the legal bill.
The Favourite's script uses lots of c-bombs and it was an Australian's idea
Australian writer Tony McNamara says any concern about his use of c-bombs and racy language in The Favourite's script was worth the risk, because period films "can be too polite". *Warning: this article discusses explicit language.*
Hundreds still homeless as report finds Opal Tower beams 'burst' under pressure
With 259 units of the 392-unit apartment complex still empty following its evacuation, the NSW Government releases its final report into the Opal Tower cracks, finding that more work needs to be done.
Meet Eric Coleman (D-TN)
First time I spoke with Eric Coleman, I didn't really get to know him and I don't think I conveyed much about who he is (since I didn't really know). That first post included an introduction I inserted about how some crazy Republicans in the Tennessee state legislature were trying to criminalize gay marriage. I didn't realize until today that Eric has close relationship in the LGBT community himself! For mr it was just about progressive politics in a deep red state where progressive politics-- let alone support for the LGBT community-- is not appreciated. [image: Goal Thermometer]... more »
Trajectory and The Geopolitics of Pulwama (M K Bhadrakhumar)
* Trajectory: a path followed under the action of given forces.* * direction: movement: flow * From launch to.... - Monday, July 31, 2017:Pakistan’s Soft Coup- The Deep State Ousts Nawaz Sharif - *July 2018 post:* After Pakistan’s Soft Coup- Imran Khan’s Dangerous Victory - *Saturday Feb.16/19 **Kashmir Attack: Prompt/Encourage a Crisis in South Asia* * Link* *It is improbable that Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a motor car driving licence. And it is an intelligent guess that even if he did possess one, Modi will ... more »
It's Official.....
*Jussie and Sister Jurnee. * The way in which he did it is worse than the hoax itself, IMHO: to attempt to throw dynamite on a bonfire of the Democrat-Left-Media complex's own making, which is the disgusting blood libel of America as an unjust, racist nation with its illegitimately-elected President hoping to restore and revive the injustice and racism that undergirded its illegitimate founding. Interesting to note how the Chicago Police looked at this because of the nature of Chicago ethnic-driven politics combined with the fear of the city turning into the next Ferguson, MO. The... more »
Basic Income: How's It Working In Finland?
The preliminary findings from Finland’s basic income experiment are out and they show mixed results. Both advocates and critics of the idea of a universal basic income will find cause for consternation and celebration. Though widely anticipated by basic income enthusiasts, the Finnish experiment will only fuel further debate on whether or not the idea works. read more
Kratom Rising: Calls To US Poison Control Centers Increase
The natural opioid kratom, the leaves of a tropical tree in Southeast Asia (*Mitragyna speciosa*) is a great analgesic because it's an opioid. It has become popular because supplements are exempt from government oversight unless companies are causing people to fall over, which has happened - they seized 90,000 bottles of it in 2016 and want to ban its importation due to concerns about safety. read more
AUTOPSY OF A DEAD COUP
By Victor Davis Hanson February 17th, 2019 The illegal effort to destroy the 2016 Trump campaign by Hillary Clinton campaign’s use of funds to create, disseminate among court media, and then salt among high Obama administration officials, a fabricated, opposition smear dossier *failed.* So has the second special prosecutor phase of the coup to abort the Trump presidency *failed*. There are many elements to what in time likely will become recognized as the greatest scandal in American political history, marking the first occasion in which U.S. government bureaucrats sought to over... more »
The U.S. Is Using Sanctions To Extort Venezuelan Officials Into Participating In Overthrowing Maduro
By Joziah Thayer On February 15th, the U.S. issued sanctions against dozens of Venezuelan officials ranging from PDVSA Chief Manuel Quevedo to Rafael Bastardo who... more »
Chicago Police Superintendent Outlines Hate Hoax Perpetrated by Jussie Smollett…
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson holds a press briefing to outline the level of fraud perpetrated by Empire actor Jussie Smollett.
Coral Reefs in West Hawaiʽi Showing Signs of Recovery
By Paul Homewood From Maui Now: Nearly four years after the worst bleaching event in the state’s history, coral reefs in West Hawaiʽi are stabilizing and poised to recover, according to scientists from The Nature Conservancy. Photo: The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i. Higher than usual ocean water temperatures in 2015 caused the […]
CBO: National Debt to Nearly Double by 2029
[image: cbo-national-debt-to-nearly-double-by-2029] The United States is going to have to print lots of money to pay for its impending bills. Venezuela here we come! The new monetary theory guarantees it.
It’s blackmail all the way down
David Henderson recently raised doubts about whether blackmail should be illegal, and Robin Hanson advocated legalizing blackmail. David cited the argument that activities that are generally legal (such as gossip), should not become illegal merely because money changes hands. Robin cited the argument that blackmail is a way of enforcing society’s norms, and that the threat of […] The post It’s blackmail all the way down appeared first on Econlib.
Who’s Afraid of Budget Deficits?
In a provocative article in Foreign Affairs titled “Who’s Afraid of Budget Deficits?” Jason Furman and Lawrence H. Summers argue that we should not worry much about the federal government’s large and growing budget deficits. While they admit that politicians and policymakers “shouldn’t ignore fiscal constraints entirely,” they say that they “should focus on […] The post Who’s Afraid of Budget Deficits? appeared first on Econlib.
Apology for a Trainwreck
The ethnographies of Oscar Lewis paint a bleak picture of lower-class life. The thousands of pages of published interviews in books like Five Families, The Children of Sanchez, Four Men, and La Vida show a relentless trainwreck of impulsive sex, unplanned pregnancy, child neglect, child abuse, drug addiction, drunkenness, degenerate gambling, intra-family violence, near-random violence, parasitism, and gross financial mismanagement. […] The post Apology for a Trainwreck appeared first on Econlib.
The Chinese Are Selling Military Drones To America's Allies
*CNBC: **Pentagon is scrambling as China 'sells the hell out of' armed drones to US allies* * The U.S. is under pressure to expand weapons sales to the Middle East amid record high regional defense spending and encroaching foreign competition. * Lt. Gen. Charles Hooper, director of the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency, this week emphasized changes underway to U.S. policy that has thus far prevented armed drone sales to Washington's Arab allies. * Systems that Gulf countries have wanted include the deadly MQ-9 Reaper, produced by General Atomics, a hunter-killer drone t... more »
Global 5G WIFI: You Won’t Believe What They Have Planned For Humanity — With David Icke
By Press For Truth A global 5G system is currently being implemented and no one seems to care. Like guinea pigs in an experiment we...more »
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