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Pakistan prepares to hand over a captured Indian pilot as shelling continues for a third night across the disputed Kashmir border. https://t.co/bb1dDsVZYG — The Associated Press (@AP) March 1, 2019 Century Of Service Between Them, IAF Says Its MiG-21 Just Scored World’s First F-16 Kill https://t.co/rIkFuD2LuC — Livefist (@livefist) February 28, 2019 The top commander of the Kurdish-led force fighting the Islamic State group in Syria said that the jihadists' last bastion would be crushed within about a week https://t.co/pbLhnFvqNY — AFP news agency (@AFP) February 28, 2019 Frenc... more »
Mother describes uncertain future for her daughter after listeriosis infection
on assignment: south africa Johannesburg — The mother of a child infected with listeriosis while she was pregnant has described the heartbreak of not knowing what the future holds for her daughter. Monthla Ngibeni gave birth to Theto Khutjo Ngibeni in December 2017. Two months later Theto was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt... The post Mother describes uncertain future for her daughter after listeriosis infection appeared first on Food Safety News. Continue Reading
Researchers find extremists who know the least drive public opinion on GMOs
Opinions about genetically modified food may have more to do with feelings than science, according to findings by researchers from four universities. According to research by the University of Colorado and three other universities, published recently in “Nature Human Behavior,” the most ardent GMO opponents are the least schooled in the science and overestimate their... The post Researchers find extremists who know the least drive public opinion on GMOs appeared first on Food Safety News. Continue Reading
Europe sees rise in trichinellosis cases
The number of trichinellosis cases in Europe increased by more than 50 from 2016 to 2017 following several years of decline. For 2016, 13 countries reported 166 infections and 101 confirmed cases. In 2017, 15 countries had 224 cases, of which 168 were confirmed. In 2014, with 324 confirmed cases compared to 156 in 2015.... The post Europe sees rise in trichinellosis cases appeared first on Food Safety News. Continue Reading
'Baby you don't need to declare anything': Brisbane man scammed into importing cocaine
A Brisbane man who said he was the victim of a long-running online romance scam is found not guilty of importing three kilograms of cocaine.
Judge faces challenge in buck's party beer bottle rape case sentencing
The verdict of a man found guilty of rape for inserting a beer bottle into the vagina of a performer at a buck's party sex show could set a new legal precedent.
The Willesee question that turned the 'unlosable election'
Mike Willesee was a giant of current affairs journalism. A bad interview with him could alter the course of a federal election campaign, and that's exactly what happened in 1993.
Trump sides with dictator over the CIA, again
The US President keeps absolving brutal foreign leaders for harming America. Even his political allies are asking: why?
'If this gets out, say nice things at my eulogy': Lawyer X's identity revealed
The former gangland lawyer at the centre of one of the biggest legal scandals in history can now be revealed as Nicola Gobbo, who lived a double life as a barrister for notorious criminals and a secret police informer.
The eyes of Amanda's childhood sweetheart went 'black, vacant' before the stabbing began
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Kim Prunster argued he was in a dissociative state when he set upon his former partner Amanda Gibbons, stabbing her up to 15 times with a kitchen knife at their home in WA's Mid West.
'He knows we're looking for him': Police seek man believed present during woman's murder
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Homicide detectives investigating the shooting death of Brisbane woman Megan Kirley call for public help to find person of interest Scott Emmerson, aged 40, but warn them not to approach him as he may be armed and dangerous.
Trump walked away in Hanoi. He won't be able to do that in Washington
Donald Trump's summit in Vietnam ended abruptly and without a deal. The ABC's Washington bureau chief Zoe Daniel writes that it won't be enough to distract from the president's problems at home.
Video app TikTok hit with $8m fine for child privacy violations
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The operator of a video-sharing app popular with teenagers agrees to pay millions to settle US Government claims it illegally collected personal information from children.
The Chagos Islands Case, WikiLeaks And Justice
The case of removing the inhabitants of the Chagos Archipelago is a particularly ugly one, deeply mired in political considerations and diplomatic intrigue. The islands, located some 1,800 kilometres from Mauritius, became part of an arrangement between Britain and the United States, the latter particularly keen to acquire a military base in the area. The post The Chagos Islands Case, WikiLeaks And Justice appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
BWorld 296, Mandatory fare discount as socialistic policy
* This is my article in BusinessWorld last Friday, February 22, 2019. *“Socialist governments make a financial mess. They always run out of other people’s money. They then start to nationalise everything, try to control everything by other means.”* — Margaret Thatcher (TV interview February 5, 1976, 3 years before she became UK Prime Minister) MODERN day socialists and populists in governments, explicit and implicit, are aware of the limits of governments giving all sorts of endless, no timetable subsidies, discounts and other welfarist programs. So they invented a new form of wel... more »
ALF 12, Conference 2019 at Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Asia Liberty Forum (ALF) started yesterday at Hilton Colombo, Sri Lanka. Packed ballroom at the opening ceremony. Some tweets below, lifted from #AsiaLF19: “In a short space of time @advocatalk has established itself as THE liberal voice on economic affairs in Sri Lanka.” .@razeensally, an advisor to Advocata Institute, discusses the role of ideas in “No one has benefited from ideas of economic liberty as much as the asian region” - @razeensally delivers welcome remarks kicking off Tom Palmer - how economic freedom created wealth ... and dramatically reduced poverty. #asial... more »
The U.S. Congress Wants To Probe Russian President Putin's Wealth
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to take part in a wreath-laying ceremony marking the Defender of the Fatherland Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in central Moscow, Russia February 23, 2019. Kirill Kudryavtsev/Pool via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* Some in the U.S. Congress want to probe into Russian President Putin's wealth .... *Kremlin dismisses talk of possible U.S. move to probe Putin's wealth* (Reuters). If Congress does investigate Putin's wealth, do not be surprised if we start seeing stories on the wealth of many in Congress.
Prof Murry Salby Lecture; “Atmospheric Carbon” 18th July 2016
Professor Murry Salby, author of many peer-reviewed papers, and the seminal book on climate “Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate”, is one of the planet’s best climate scientists, here he gives a scientific / technical talk on carbon in the atmosphere delivered at University College London on the 18th July, 2016. Salby outlines man’s true …
The battle against global warming: an absurd,costly and pointless crusade
Société de Calcul Mathématique SA Tools for decision help Since 1995 White Paper drawn up by the SociétédeCalculMathématiqueSA The mastiff Liberty growls and shows its sharp teeth. VictorHugo: Les Châtiments (Castigations) Summary From the Seine‘s cold quays to the Ganges‘ burning shores, The human troupe skips and swoons with delight, sees not In a hole …
On the Present Halting of Global Warming
Syun-Ichi Akasofu International Arctic Research Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA; E-Mail: sakasofu@iarc.uaf.edu; Tel.: 1-907-474-6012; Fax: 1-907-474-5662 Received: 28 January 2012; in revised form: 15 April 2013/ Accepted: 15 April 2013/ Published: 3 May 2013 Abstract: The rise in global average temperature over the last century has halted since roughly the year 2000, despite the …
The seas get cooler around Iceland-Some charts and anecdotes
Reblogged from Watts Up With That: Guest Blogger / February 28, 2019 Reader Steinar J writes: Included is a Word document describing sea temperatures in the vicinity of Iceland, sea ice extent and an excerpt, (translated from Swedish) from an eyewitness report from the Swedish icebreaker tour to The North Pole in 2018. Fig. 1 […]
Picture Of The Day
Fighters of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stand near a man on a wheelchair, near the village of Baghouz, Deir Al Zor province, February 27. REUTERS/Rodi Said *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Battle for Islamic State's last enclave* (Reuters).
Cohen Knows What Trump Is Capable Of. His Testimony Should Terrify Us.
On February 27, Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee for six hours. In two months, Cohen will begin serving a three-year prison sentence. He pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations involving illegal hush money and falsely testifying to Congress that Trump Tower Moscow negotiations had... Read more »
Giant Solar Has Virginia In Uproar
By Bonner Cohen, Ph.D. ~ What happens when – in the name of combating climate change – gigantic, industrial-sized renewable energy projects are thrust upon unsuspecting rural communities whose residents soon find out that these unsightly monstrosities destroy vegetation and wildlife, pollute rivers, streams and groundwater, and lead to higher electricity prices for families and […]
Lindsey Graham Credits Trump For ‘Tough’ Leadership
By Kevin Mooney ~ When President Donald Trump first entered the Oval Office two years ago, Sen. Lindsey Graham was a little reticent to give him his phone number. “President Trump and I did not start well,” the South Carolina Republican said in remarks Thursday to hundreds of conservative activists. “But now I’ve given him […]
Climate Change Australia – Anti Adani Coal Mine Activists Take Over The Queensland Government
By Andrew Bolt ~ What chance of Adani ever getting a fair go for their planned coal mine in Central Queensland? This explains a lot about the Queensland Government’s last minute excuses for delaying a project that has passed every test for eight years: A senior climate change adviser to Queensland’s Labor government is also […]
March 1st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #771
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday March 1st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
That Time When an F-35 Stealth Fighter Took the Place of an A-10 Warthog
*David Axe* *Security, * And for a good reason. A U.S. Air Force A-10 Warthog squadron from Missouri *deployed* to Hawaii to train alongside the U.S. Marine Corps for one of the most dangerous missions in aerial warfare -- and one that's about to get a lot more dangerous. Slipping past enemy defenses to rescue a downed pilot. The A-10 soon might have company on such missions as other plane types, potentially including stealth fighters, join in. But a rescue pilot's experience level always will matter the most, regardless of the kind of plane they fly. The 303rd Fighter Squadr... more »
U.S. Special Forces Bolster African Armies
*DW*: *Flintlock: US Special Forces bolster African armies* *Despite US special commando raids and drone strikes, as well as military training given to African allies, terrorism in the Sahel region is on the rise. Can the military put an end to the insurgency?* At the Zagreb military camp in Burkina Faso, US Special Operations forces are sharpening over 20 African armies in the art of countering extremist organizations. Despite the armies coming from so many diverse countries, they show off cooperation in small unit tactics and intelligence sharing. The Cameroonian assault team... more »
re-education courtesy Chinese Communiist regime
https://twitter.com/voiceuyghur 2-28-2019 A guard tower and barbed wire fences are seen around a political re-education camp in the XUAR's Atush city, Dec. 3, 2018. Zulfukar Ali, a Uyghur activist living in exile in Turkey, recently told RFA’s Uyghur Service that he had suddenly been contacted via video chat by a relative in the XUAR’s Kashgar (in Chinese, Kashi) prefecture who was detained in one of the camps, after being cut off from communication with his family members for more than two years. “She told me that she was released to her home for three days,” Ali ... more »
Bye-Bye Bibi?
In its report on Netanyahu's developing indictment story this morning, CBS News noted that "if indicted it would make the first time in Israel's history that a sitting prime minister is charged with a crime." Netanyahu was in Moscow meeting with another right-wing crook, Vladamir Putin, when the stories started breaking in Israel and around the world early yesterday. I might add that if Trump is indicted it would make the first time in U.S. history that a sitting president is charged with a crime." That sounds like a move in the right direction-- both for Israel and the U.S. Onc... more »
Eishōsai Chōki and Japan art: Adorable beauty based on simplicity
Eishōsai Chōki and Japan art: Adorable beauty based on simplicity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Very little is known about the Japanese artist Eishōsai Chōki apart from the rich art he produced. It is widely speculated that he was a pupil under the culturally esteemed Toriyama Seiken just like Utamaro. However, in general, it […]
President Trump Tweets: “Watch Tucker Opening”, So Here’s The Video Replay…
President Trump draws attention to the Tucker Carlson opening segment: Here is the segment:
Predictable – Adam Schiff and Elijah Cummings Announce Next Set of Witnesses…
Following the transparently predictable, pre-planned and organized schedule toward Pelosi’s insufferable impeachment scheme, Chairmen Adam Schiff (HPSCI) and Elijah Cummings (WH Oversight) announce they will be calling additional Trump officials and family members for testimony. Remember, the testimony of Michael … Continue reading →
Self-declared 'fixer' Christopher Pyne to walk away from political life
The Defence Minister is expected to announce he will not contest his South Australian seat at the next election, joining a string of high-profile Liberal MPs to quit politics.
Mystery condition paralysing rainbow lorikeets
Vets and carers in the Whitsundays are baffled and concerned by a condition that has suddenly left dozens of rainbow lorikeets unable to use their wings.
Teens plead guilty to downgraded charges over Riverland school massacre plot
Two teenagers charged over a plot to carry out a massacre at a Riverland school plead guilty to a downgraded charge of aggravated threatening life.
‘Kim took his first question from the press and everyone threw a party’: What experts say about the Hanoi summit
From the "no deal" outcome of the highly-anticipated nuclear summit to the North Korean leader responding earnestly to a question from a foreign journalist for the first time, there were plenty of subtle takeaways from high-profile meeting between the leaders in Vietnam this week.
'Simply the best': Veteran journalist Mike Willesee dead at 76
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Described as a trailblazer of Australian journalism, five-time Walkley-award winner Mike Willesee became a household name after fronting the ABC's Four Corners program and Channel 9's A Current Affair.
New laundry plan to help break cycle of disease in remote Top End
The laundry has been established in the remote Northern Territory community, near the town of Katherine, because some of the community's 360 residents who can't afford washing machines are infected with scabies, which causes conditions including rheumatic heart disease.
'We couldn't believe what we were seeing': Video shows giant tarantula eating opossum
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Researchers captured a first-of-its-kind observation of a tarantula eating a opossum in the Amazon rainforest.
U.S. Offers $1 Million Reward For Osama Bin Laden's Son Hamza
*RFE:* *U.S. Offers Up To $1 Million Reward For Information On Bin Laden Son Hamza * WASHINGTON -- The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the “identification or location” of the son of Osama bin Laden, the deceased leader of the Al-Qaeda terror organization. "Hamza bin Laden is the son of deceased former AQ leader Osama bin Laden and is emerging as a leader in the AQ franchise," a State Department statement said on February 28. “He has released audio and video messages on the Internet calling on his followers to launch attacks agains... more »
Pew Survey: 73 Percent of Americans Say Race, Ethnicity Should Not Be Considered In Admissions
According to findings from a new Pew Research Center survey, 73 percent of Americans say colleges and universities should not consider race or ethnicity when making student admissions decisions. Seven percent say race should be a significant factor in college admissions decisions, whereas 19 percent say it should be a minor factor. More specifically, 78 […]
How Russia Wants to Transform Its Deadly Su-30 (Thanks to Some Su-35 'DNA')
*David Axe* *Security, * The Su-30 could benefit from many of the systems that manufacturer Sukhoi developed for the newer Su-35. The Russian military wants to improve the Su-30 fighter to the Su-30SM standard in the hope of selling upgrades to India. The Su-30 could benefit from many of the systems that manufacturer Sukhoi developed for the newer Su-35. "After completing the work on the Su-30SM upgrade, changing the layout of the onboard radio-electronic equipment to make the Su-35 and the Su-30SM more standardized and thus cut the cost price and standardizing the airborne wea... more »
Pakistan Says Indian Pilot to be Freed on Friday
PressTV Published on Feb 28, 2019 Pakistan’s prime minister says Islamabad will release the captured Indian pilot on Friday as a peace gesture to de-escalate tensions with New Delhi. end
Netanyahu to be Indicted on Corruption Charges, Pending Hearing
PressTV Published on Feb 28, 2019 Israel’s attorney general says he intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate corruption investigations. end
Pakistani PM Urges Peace, But Will Military Agree?
Who controls the Pakistan military ? Both India and Pakistan military are controlled by the western Illuminati, Deep State. They have their devil worshippers and corrupt puppets in position of power. They also control/own the terrrorists fomenting war. My understanding is that their nuclear weapons are under the control of western Illuminist intelligence agencies ie. […]
Facebook Insider Leaks Docs; Explains “Deboosting,” “Troll Report,” & Political Targeting … Censoring Conservative News
Facebook Insider Leaks Docs; Explains “Deboosting,” “Troll Report,” & Political Targeting … Censoring Conservative News by https://www.projectveritas.com/ * Insider, Formerly Responsible for Content Review in Facebook’s Intellectual Property Dept Speaks Out, Loses Job * Facebook Engineers Plan to “demote bad content” * Conservative Facebook Page Livestreams Secretly “deboosted,” No Notice to Page Owners * Facebook […]
Sweden Sees Microchip Implant Revolution | Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English Published on Feb 21, 2019 The rise of biotechnology means that for more people even the most cutting-edge smartphones are becoming out of date. Having a microchip inserted under the skin is increasingly the way to go, nowhere more so than in Sweden. Thousands of Swedes now use the technology, attending “implant […]
With Oil, Water and Iran as Targets, US on Brink of Recognizing Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights — War Provocation
With Oil, Water and Iran as Targets, US on Brink of Recognizing Israeli Sovereignty Over Golan Heights by Whitney Webb, https://www.mintpressnews.com/ Israel is now pushing for the U.S. to recognize its sovereignty over the Golan for fear of losing it completely, even though such recognition could result in an all-out war between Israel and Syria, […]
Why the Barrick Deal Could Mean the Mega Melt Up is Here for Gold
Why the Barrick Deal Could Mean the Mega Melt Up is Here for Gold by Simon Black, https://www.sovereignman.com/ In 1986, Peter Munk bought a gold mine in northeastern Nevada for $62 million. The mine was only producing 40,000 ounces of gold a year back then (around $16 million annually) … and the sellers believed the […]
John Pilger: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies
John Pilger: The War on Venezuela is Built on Lies by https://consortiumnews.com/ The reporter as clown — for whom the truth is too difficult to report —may be the final stage of much of mainstream journalism’s degeneration, writes John Pilger for Consortium News. – By John Pilger Special to Consortium News Travelling with Hugo Chavez, […]
Trump Has Complete Control Over The Central Bank, Structure Change Coming
X22Report Published on Feb 27, 2019 US pending homes sales rebound more than expected, but still remains very low for 13 months in a row. Core US manufacturing declines. Fiat/Chrysler is bringing back manufacturing jobs. The Fed has decided to stop unwinding their balance sheet, this will be in March. Trump has full control over […]
UK Police Found Guilty of Discrimination After Rejecting White, Heterosexual Applicant
Illuminist social engineers corrupting all levels of society. RT Published on Feb 27, 2019 A British police force has been found guilty of discrimination, after it rejected an applicant who is a white, heterosexual male. end
Israeli Warplanes Carry Out Airstrike on Southern Gaza Strip
“In 2001, Dr. Ariella Oppenheim, of Hebrew University, a biologist, published the first extensive study of DNA and the origin of the Jews. Her research found that virtually all the Jews came from Khazar blood. Not only that but Oppenheim discovered that the Palestinians—the very people whom the Jews had been persecuting and ejecting from […]
Deep State Truce: Did the Bush Dynasty Offer a Peace Settlement to President Trump?
TruNews Streamed live on Feb 19, 2019 Deep State Truce: Did the Bush Dynasty Offer a Peace Settlement to President Trump? On today’s edition of the TRUNEWS godcast, Rick Wiles chastises the Trump administration for their recent push to not only promote the LGBT agenda, but to forcibly export it to other nations, and using […]
Posthumous Dr. Seuss Book Coming Sept. 3
An unfinished manuscript by the late children's author is the basis for 'Dr. Seuss's Horse Museum.'
Migrant Mom Sues Over Toddler’s Death After Detention
The lawsuit from Yazmin Juarez of Guatemala alleges that her 1-year-old daughter developed a respiratory illness at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Texas, and medical staff provided inadequate treatment before releasing her three weeks later.
US Senators Collins-Udall Introduce Bipartisan Resolution To Terminate Trump’s Emergency Declaration After U.S. House Passed Resolution to End it by 245-182
US “Senators Collins, Udall, Shaheen, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Terminate President’s National Emergency Declaration Collins, Udall spoke from the … Continue reading →
All Time Record Springtime Cold?
The forecast temperature for Boulder on Sunday afternoon at 2PM is 5F. Ventusky – Wind, Rain and Temperature Maps The record coldest March afternoon temperature in Boulder, was 11F on March 10, 1932.
New Pentagon Plan Proposes A U.S. Military Exit From Afghanistan Over The Next Three To Five Years
*New York Times: Under Peace Plan, U.S. Military Would Exit Afghanistan Within Five Years* WASHINGTON — All American troops would withdraw from Afghanistan over the next three to five years under a new Pentagon plan being offered in peace negotiations that could lead to a government in Kabul that shares power with the Taliban. The rest of the international force in Afghanistan would leave at the same time, after having mixed success in stabilizing the country since 2001. The plan is being discussed with European allies and was devised, in part, to appeal to President Trump, who ha... more »
It is a splendid day to know that we may move forward together; the sacred fire jewel
* People *of light, accept your mission of the ages! Accept your role as the ones who are the protectors of freedom on earth. This indeed is America’s destiny--to teach a way of life that is a form of government whereby each threefold flame and every living soul may commune with God and out of that communion evolve one vote and cast that vote for freedom. -Saint Germain: * Pearls of Wisdom* 20:31 ……..................................................................... * Keepers* of the Flame, by your leave I AM sent from the Great Central Sun to stand in the midst of this city... more »
Momo Challenge sparks warning from online watchdog, but how real is it?
Australia's internet safety watchdog warns parents to limit their child's exposure to "harmful" online content amid a rash of viral scare stories about the internet phenomena Momo, but the veracity of the story is up for debate.
Justin Trudeau is fending off a call to resign. Here's how it got to that
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It has been a long time in politics since Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a general election riding a wave of optimism. And now months out from re-election, one scandal won't go away.
'We can't have an off-season like this ever again': NRL stands down Dylan Walker, fines clubs
The NRL announces a series of sanctions for players, coaches and clubs, including the standing down of Manly's Dylan Walker pending the outcome of his assault case.
'Phenomenal overheads': Why does it cost so much to go to the vet?
Boris the dog cost its owners $13,000 in vet bills when it ate a kebab skewer that became lodged in its heart, but it's not uncommon for people to shell out thousands for their pets. Why are vet bills so high?
Truck thief who 'saw yowies' jailed over 100km pursuit that ended in flames
A man who stole a prime mover and led police on a "staggeringly dangerous" chase before ploughing into multiple cars and buildings in a small NSW town has been sentenced to prison.
'I can smell the blood when I play this dude': Kyrgios returns serve after Rafa's rant
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Nick Kyrgios ups the ante in his war of words with Rafael Nadal after beating the Spanish star in Mexico — saying he "can smell the blood" when he plays the world number two.
‘Inevitable fate if we do nothing’ to halt Australia’s economic slowdown
There's a clear warning we should be alert, if not alarmed, about the state of the economy and the risk that many jobs could be lost in coming months.
'Very 1950s in his thinking': What the voters of Warringah say about Tony Abbott
New research shows Warringah voters are considering change but alternative candidates are yet to win their hearts and minds, writes Michelle Grattan
Bank customer jailed for setting fire to CBA branch, burning people inside
A man who set fire to a bank in suburban Melbourne — sending 39 people fleeing for their lives and seriously injuring four — is sentenced to 11 years' jail, as a judge describes the crime as "callous and bizarre".
President Trump: US-Backed Forces Reclaimed 100% Of ISIS Territory In Syria
Maximum extent of ISIL's territorial control in Syria and Iraq in late 2015. (Wikipedia) *CNN: **Trump surprises allies, claims US-backed forces reclaimed 100% of ISIS territory in Syria* Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump declared Thursday that US backed forces have retaken 100% of the territory once claimed by ISIS in Syria, an announcement that surprised US officials and regional allies leading the fight who told CNN the battle isn't over. "We just took over you know you kept hearing it was 90%, 92%, the caliphate in Syria, now it's 100%, we just took over 100% caliphate, t... more »
Trump-Kim summit ends with no deal, but diplomacy is a long process
Tizoc Chavez, Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Vanderbilt University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 5 hours ago
History shows that diplomacy takes time and many incremental steps forward, a diplomacy expert writes.
CPAC AND THE MEDIA: WHY?
why do people report on CPAC? serious question — Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) February 28, 2019 Good question. Even when prominent Democrats show up at the one left-wing gathering that's roughly comparable, Netroots Nation, the press is much less interested. What's the appeal of CPAC? I think the press understands that any person or idea at CPAC, however preposterous or offensive, could go mainstream, or at least mainstream on the right, with the potential to affect, or at least become a nuisance in, the lives of the rest of us, because that's how conservatism works -- it's nea... more »
5G To Transform The World—Are You Ready?
By Catherine J. Frompovich The video below is overwhelmingly unbelievable, plus frightening, with regard to statistics about the generations (1G thru 5G) supplying microwave telecommunications. ... more »
The Green New Deal: Scope, Scale, and Implications
Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Dan Bosch, Ben Gitis, Dan Goldbeck, Philip Rossetti EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Green New Deal (GND) is a sweeping policy plan setting out ambitious objectives for energy and economic policy. The breadth of its proposals makes it daunting to assess the GND using the standard tools of policy analysis. Nevertheless, this short paper is …
The phase relations among atmospheric CO content, temperature and global ice volume over the past 420 ka
Quaternary Science Reviews 20 (2001) 583}589 Manfred Mudelsee Institute of Meteorology, University of Leipzig, Stephanstr. 3, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany Abstract The phase relations (leads/lags) among atmospheric CO2 content, temperature and global ice volume are key to understanding the causes of glacial-interglacial (G-IG) climate transitions. Comparing the CO2 record with other proxy variables from the Vostok …
Climate Impact of Increasing Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide
Science 28 August 1981, Volume 213, Number 4511 J. Hansen, D. Johnson, A. Lacis, S. Lebedeff, P. Lee, D. Rind, G. Russell Summary. The global temperature rose by 0.20C between the middle 1960’s and 1980, yielding a warming of 0.4°C in the past century. This temperature increase is consistent with the calculated greenhouse effect due …
Syrian Democratic Forces Vow To Defeat ISIS In Syria Within A Week
Reuters: *U.S.-backed Syrian force to declare victory over Islamic State in a week* EIR AL-ZOR, Syria (Reuters) - The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) will announce final victory over Islamic State in one week, SDF commander-in-chief Mazloum Kobani said in a video released by the SDF media center on Thursday. “We will announce the complete victory over Daesh (Islamic State) in a week,” Kobani told a group of SDF fighters who were freed from Islamic State’s last enclave near the Iraqi border. It was not immediately clear when the video was filmed. The SDF announced on T... more »
Did California Democrats Introduce an LGBTQ Bill to ‘Protect Pedophiles Who Rape Children’?
A bill in the California state Senate would leave the decision of whether individuals convicted of particular sex crimes involving minors must register as sex offenders to the discretion of the court.
Trump Border Emergency Foes Close in on Needed Senate Votes
While congressional Republicans are reluctant to confront Trump, many say his move tramples Congress' constitutional power to control spending.
Neo-Nazi Group’s Leader is Black Man Who Vows to Dissolve It
His feat invited comparisons to the recent Spike Lee movie 'BlacKkKlansman' in which a black police officer infiltrates a branch of the Ku Klux Klan.
Did a Black Woman Named Malinda Borden Perish Because Titanic’s Lifeboats Were ‘Whites Only?’
Gender, age, and class certainly played a factor in who secured lifeboat seats on the Titanic.
The Green New Deal Would Be Even Worse Than Past Anti-Poverty Efforts
By Brad Polumbo It’s not true, but if you ask Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., she’ll tell you conservatives don’t care about poor people. Ocasio-Cortez and... more »
Flying Blind in Crisis Time: The US Strategic and Human Foreign Policy Deficit
This week has seen a number of key events and crises in global politics that have made crystal clear once again the careening mess that is US foreign policy under the current administration. The Trump administration has no real overarching strategy—the argument that allies in Europe and elsewhere should bear more of the costs of […]
Justin From Canada is in Very Serious Legal Trouble – Former AG Testifies Against Prime Minister…
Justin from Canada is in very serious legal jeopardy after recent revelations that he interfered the Canadian Attorney General’s office regarding the prosecution of a Quebec engineering firm SNC-Lavalin surrounding bribes to Libyan government officials. Canadian political pundit from Rebel … Continue reading →
Hard Times For Progressives Running For Congress
How welcome are progressives in Congress? Obviously, Republicans don't want them around. But neither do large swathes of the Democratic congressional establishment. Before I get going... a little caveat. When the Democrats elected their leadership team this session, Pelosi had the most votes-- 202. But among all the other leadership jobs, the second largest number of votes went to Ted Lieu, who was running for co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee-- 161 votes. So it's not like individual members of the caucus dislike progressives. It's a leadership that is... more »
Last Day Of Winter
Today is the last day of meteorological winter, and winter weather will continue indefinitely.
Vermont Senate gives initial OK to recreational cannabis sales
Vermont’s Senate is poised to give final approval to legislation establishing a commercial recreational marijuana market, after giving a preliminary thumbs-up by a lopsided 23-5 margin. The bill will receive a final Senate vote – probably on March 1 – before heading to the House, where it is expected to run into more resistance. Gov. […] Vermont Senate gives initial OK to recreational cannabis sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan seeks input into adult-use marijuana rulemaking
Michigan regulators are asking for volunteers to provide input for the state’s new recreational marijuana industry rules, and the cannabis industry is responding to ensure its views are heard. The state is forming work groups to cover four regulatory topics: Existing medical marijuana license holders interested in entering the adult-use market. Municipalities that are considering allowing licensed […] Michigan seeks input into adult-use marijuana rulemaking is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
necessary for a continuing direction for the charting of the voyage of discovery into the new age
*When* you call therefore solemnly to Almighty God for a removal of the cause and core of mankind's recalcitrant and rebellious attitude to the Spirit of Almighty God you will be doing the specific thing which We have decided now should be done. -Great Divine Director November 5, 1966 via Messenger Mark Prophet ………………………...................................................................... * We* have been asked to define prophecy. Those who lack discrimination, torn between the desire to believe all things and plagued by honest doubt, yearn for clarification... more »
Cabinet minister Steve Ciobo poised to retire at the election
The Government looks set to lose another senior Liberal, with the Defence Industry Minister expected to retire from politics at the next election.
'Serious breach of trust': Police arrest woman accused of fraud against NAB
A woman is arrested in Sydney as part of a police investigation into a multi-million dollar fraud against the National Australia Bank, involving corrupt commissions being paid for contracts.
Actor Luke Perry hospitalised after 'suffering stroke' at LA home
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Perry was rushed to hospital on the same day Fox television announced it was reviving Beverly Hills, 90210 with many of the original cast — but without him.
Man jailed for killing woman he proposed to after Facebook chat
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Steven Samaras is sentenced to 11 years' jail for the manslaughter of his fiancee Tamara Turner, who was abandoned at a regional Victorian hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
FDA is Mind-Numbing America: Psychotropic Drugs and Electroshock Approval Boosts $35B Industry
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approving Johnson & Johnson’s new nasal spray antidepressant, esketamine (Spravato) after an FDA advisory committee voted on February 12, 2019 in its favor. The drug is a chemical mirror of ketamine, a potent “dissociative anesthetic” that is abused as the illegal “club drug,” Special K, and generates an intense high and euphoric effects, and hallucinations. If approved, it would add to the mind-numbing of America that an FDA-psychiatric collusion is causing, says the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The group said the... more »
February 28 is Rare Disease Day
Joan writes: https://rhombencephalosynapsis.org/condition.html https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/6377/erythromelalgia
Deloitte Launches FOIA-Processing Software, FOIA Shows Interior Dept. Issued Thousands of Oil Drilling Safety Waivers, and More: FRINFORMSUM 2/28/2019
Deloitte Launches FOIA-Processing Software but Improved FOIA Numbers No Guarantee One of FOIA’s perennial head-scratchers is why agency FOIA offices seem able to search for and review only hundreds of pages of documents a month for release – even when under court order – when existing eDiscovery tools allow lawyers to review tens of thousands […]
FAU College of Business to Offer New Executive Ph.D. in Business
Officials from Florida Atlantic University (FAU)’s College of Business have announced the launch of a new executive Ph.D. in business program, geared towards meeting the needs of the southeast Florida community and offer an education in business consulting and leadership to working adults. The College of Business is one of the few AACSB-accredited business schools […]
Oakton Community College Officials Respond to White Supremacist Flyers
Oakton Community College president Joianne Smith recently sent an email to students asking them to “choose inclusiveness over divisiveness” after flyers affiliated with a White supremacist group were found on the college’s Des Plaines campus. In her email, Smith invited the Oakton community to “have honest discussions about difficult subjects” and speak out against hate […]
Fisk, Cravath Partner to Launch New Undergraduate Scholars Program
Students at Fisk University will soon benefit from the launch of the Cravath Scholars program, an experiential learning opportunity that strengthens the historically Black university’s (HBCU) ties to the premier law firm as it celebrates its 200th anniversary, according to leaders.
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 28, 2019
Indian soldiers stand next to the wreckage of an Indian Air Force helicopter after it crashed in Budgam district in Kashmir February 27, 2019 [Danish Ismail/Reuters] *Holly Robertson, ABC News Online:* *India and Pakistan seem on the brink of war (again) — but could it go nuclear?* The conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir has escalated dramatically in the last 24 hours — and the rivals are both armed with nuclear weapons. On Wednesday Pakistan's military shot down two Indian warplanes and captured an Indian pilot, raising tensions to a level n... more »
Another Step Forward Toward ‘Sovereign’ Russian Internet
Another Step Forward Toward ‘Sovereign’ Russian Internet Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor By: Sergey Sukhankin The Jamestown Foundation Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov talked with Russian journalists on Wednesday, February 27, following news reports in the United States claiming that US Cyber Command had actively hacked and briefly taken offline the St. Petersburg–based Internet Research Agency. The […]
The Case of Tamla Horsford: A Georgia Mother of 5 Dies, Leaving a Trail of Questions, Heartache
Despite overwhelming evidence of a tragic and senseless accident, some family and friends see a murder and cover-up at work in the death of a beloved mother of five children in Cumming, Georgia.
YouTube Suspends Comments on Videos of Kids
The change was a response to reports that pedophiles were leaving inappropriate comments on innocuous videos of children.
Publicist: Luke Perry Hospitalized and ‘Under Observation’
No reason for the hospitalization or any details on his condition were given.
'Every market losing steam' as housing downturn extends nationwide
Australian home prices fell a further 0.7 per cent last month and are now down nearly 7 per cent from their peak, as the downturn extends beyond Sydney and Melbourne.
Safety breach at Sydney nuclear facility, three people taken to hospital
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Three staff at Sydney's Lucas Heights nuclear facility are decontaminated and taken to hospital after being exposed to a chemical spill in the nuclear medicine manufacturing building.
Sully the service dog, George HW Bush's 'best friend', receives new assignment
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It won't come with "any promise of treats or tummy rubs", but Sully the service dog, who gained fame for his loyal companionship to late US president George HW Bush, is read a personalised oath of enlistment to become a veteran support dog.
Woman hit by molotov cocktail in targeted attack on Adelaide home
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An Adelaide home is targeted for the second time in two nights, with a woman hit on the head with a molotov cocktail one day after the front yard was covered in petrol and set alight.
New agency established to rebuild flood-ravaged Queensland cattle industry
The Prime Minister announces a new agency to help the Queensland cattle industry recover from the devastating outback floods that killed about half a million head of livestock.
Survivor 'distraught' following stolen car crash that killed 15yo girl
Just In - 7 hours ago
A 16-year-old girl who survived a fatal crash in a stolen car was trying to help her friend when emergency services arrived on the scene.
The Government says the medevac bill will allow healthy refugees to come here. Is that correct?
Just In - 7 hours ago
The medevac bill "doesn't even require" refugees and asylum seekers to be sick to come Australia, the Immigration Minister said. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates his claim.
US shares fall late despite solid economic growth figures
US stocks fall in late trade, despite the most recent economic growth figures showing the world's biggest economy growing much faster than most analysts expected.
Steve Smith, David Warner on track for IPL, coach Langer says
Just In - 7 hours ago
Australia coach Justin Langer remains in regular dialogue with Steve Smith and David Warner, who will not be rushed directly back into the national set-up once their 12-month bans end on March 28.
Forget About the F-15X: This Retired General Says Embrace the F-35 (Or Else)
*William R. Looney* *Security, * Rather than clinging to Cold War era platforms that are quickly being outpaced by the enemy, the USAF must stay the course to prioritize the acquisition and modernization of the 5th generation F-35 fleet, focus on operational readiness and invest in next-generation air dominance technology— we must not deviate from investing in 5th generation fighters. Our future, our country’s future, and our warfighter’s success and survival depend on it. The United States Air Force maintains the largest and most technologically advanced air force in the world.... more »
World News Briefs -- February 28, 2019 (Evening Edition)
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump talk in the garden of the Metropole hotel during the second North Korea-U.S. summit in Hanoi, Vietnam February 28, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis *Reuters:* *North Korean leader Kim and Trump to continue talks to resolve problems discussed at Hanoi: KCNA* SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump decided to continue productive talks to resolve problems discussed at their Hanoi summit, in order to bring about the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and groundbreaking progress in ...more »
Decade Of Attempts By CACI To Block Abu Ghraib Torture Lawsuit End As Judge Sets Trial Date
A private contractor has tried to prevent a lawsuit challenging their role in the torture of Iraqis at Abu Ghraib a total of sixteen times. Now, the lawsuit against CACI Premier Technology, filed 13 years ago, finally has a date for a trial after a federal judge denied another motion The post Decade Of Attempts By CACI To Block Abu Ghraib Torture Lawsuit End As Judge Sets Trial Date appeared first on Shadowproof.
Backlash To Rahm Emanuel’s Education Record Impacts Chicago Mayor’s Race
Chicago voters made history by choosing two black women as top contenders for mayor. Both pledged to reverse Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s education policy. The post Backlash To Rahm Emanuel’s Education Record Impacts Chicago Mayor’s Race appeared first on Shadowproof.
Hemp & CBD: Evidence, Evangelism & Extreme Exuberance
If you are confused about the therapeutic value of hemp oil, cannabidiol (CBD), and other cannabis-related substances, and you’re scratching your head trying to figure out what’s legal and what’s not, that’s good: It means you’re paying attention. Yes, there is some evidence, but there's also a lot of evangelism. Clinicians face the challenge of separating the scientific realities from the hype.
President Trump Surprises Troops During Stop at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska…
En route to the White House from Hanoi, Vietnam, Air-Force One stopped in Alaska for refueling. During the stopover President Trump delivered remarks to U.S. troops stationed at Elmendorf AFB. President Trump was greeted by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy who … Continue reading →
Project Blue Book Episode 8 - Lights in Korea
Episode Eight had virally nothing to do with Project Blue Book. Oh, they paid lip service to it and both Hynek and Quinn were there, but the case was not from the Blue Book files, the Soviets are still spying, and Hynek lost the keen little thing he had stolen from a classified area. But in the end, there was no real relation to anything in the Blue Book files. As for the military exercise in the beginning, it provided nothing more than typical Hollywood speculation. In such an exercise, the soldiers would not have been carrying live ammunition for the very reason that they showed.... more »
Giant solar has Virginia in uproar
What happens when – in the name of combating climate change – gigantic, industrial-sized renewable energy projects are thrust upon unsuspecting rural communities? The post Giant solar has Virginia in uproar appeared first on CFACT.
India presents Taiwanese missile as ‘proof’ of downed Pakistani F-16: source
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 A.M.) – The Indian Ministry of Defense presented a photograph of an air-to-air missile as proof that they downed a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet on Wednesday. According to a Pakistani military source, the AIM-120C air-to-air missile that was presented by the Indian Ministry of Defense did not actually belong to the Pakistani […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New report inadvertently reveals Iranian forces along Israeli front-lines in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 A.M.) – A new report from the Syrian Republican Guard revealed this week that several of the casualties from the Israeli attack this month on the Al-Quneitra Governorate were, in fact, Iranian soldiers. According to the Syrian Republican Guard, five of the recovered corpses from the Israeli attack on the military garrison […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump declares 100 percent of ISIS ‘caliphate’ taken back
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 A.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that the U.S.-backed forces had taken back “100 percent” of the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) so-called ‘caliphate’. “We just took over, you know, you kept hearing it was 90 percent, 92 percent, the caliphate in Syria. Now it’s 100 percent we just took over, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-02-27
This is a summary of 14 AMN articles on the following subjects: Assad, Iran, Rouhani, Zarif, Syria, Turkey, India, Pakistan, Houthi, Yemen, Aleppo, Deir_Ezzor, Netanyahu, Putin, Quneitra, Hama, Mhardeh, Kashmir, Baghouz, SDF. We have changed our format from posting full articles to our steem readership to a summarized daily brief, as the article by article […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Indian military ‘fully prepared’ for ‘any provocation by Pakistan’ despite return of captured pilot (video)
India’s military delivered a press conference in Mumbai on Thursday, following Pakistan’s decision to free a captured Indian pilot whose Mig-21 fighter was shot down by Pakistan in disputed Kashmir. Air Vice Marshal RGK Kapoor, an Indian air force spokesman, wished to correct the statements made by Pakistan, saying that: “Pakistan claims that they intentionally […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Air Force unleashes new barrage of airstrikes over Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – For the second time today, the Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) has launched several airstrikes over the Idlib countryside. Using their L-39 Albatross, the Syrian Air Force heavily bombarded Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions outside of the large towns of Ma’arat Al-Nu’Man and Khan Sheikhoun. According to a military source in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pakistani military denies any losses or F-16 jets used, says 2 IAF warplanes downed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 P.M.) – A source from the Pakistani military told Al-Masdar News on Thursday evening that the Indian Defense Minister’s claims about downing an F-16 jet are false. According to the source, two Indian MiG 21 jets were shot down by Pakistan’s domestically manufactured JF-17 Thunder jets on Wednesday, resulting in the capture […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Eight Indian fighter jets took on 24 Pakistani warplanes in unprecedented air battle: report
Eight fighter jets of the Indian Air Force took on 24 Pakistani jets in unprecedented air combat over the India-controlled disputed Kashmir region, India’s NDTV television reported on Thursday. According to the TV Channel, the Pakistani Air Force strike group included eight F-16s, four Mirage-3 aircraft and four Chinese-made JF-17 “Thunder” fighters. The other aircraft […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
MiG-21 fighter jet shoots down F-16 for the first time ever: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Indian Air Force said on Thursday that their Mi-G-21 Bison fighter jet had downed a Pakistani F-16D warplane during an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC) that separates the Jammu and Kashmir regions on Wednesday. According to Live Fist Defense, the downing of the F-16D on Wednesday marks […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Turkey kicks off largest naval drills ever
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – The Turkish Navy kicked off their largest military exercises ever in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black seas on Thursday, utilizing much of their ships to carry out these drills. Codenamed “Blue Homeland”, the Turkish Navy will showcase their military prowess from February 27th through March 8th. “The Turkish Navy is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
"Better 'No Deal' Than 'Bad Deal'": Walking Out Of Hanoi Summit Earns Trump Bipartisan Praise
[image: undefined] Though Kim Jong Un has a long train ride back to Pyongyang to ponder how the collapse of Thursday's talks in Hanoi might impact his relationship with Trump, senior officials in his government are already signaling that the detente between the two geopolitical rivals might be over, having deliberately undermined President Trump by contradicting his version events during a midnight press conference - even going so far as to suggest that Kim has "lost the will" to continue negotiating (since North Korea's "reasonable" position "will never change" - something that US ... more »
'Sometimes You Have To Walk' - Trump/Kim Summit A Failure? Whose Fault?
The media is gloating today over the "failed" Trump/Kim summit. Was the summit really a failure? If so, who is at fault? The media and pundits as usual get it wrong. It was both a success and a failure, but not for the reasons they are reporting. Tune in to today's Liberty Report for our reasoning...
Pentagon Wants To Retire The Aircraft Carrier USS Truman Early, Shrinking The Carrier Fleet To 10
U.S. Navy *Breaking Defense:* *Pentagon To Retire USS Truman Early, Shrinking Carrier Fleet To 10* The move could save more than $30 billion over 25 years to invest in high-tech weapons -- but Congress is sure to explode in outrage. UPDATED with additional comment WASHINGTON: Amidst rising anxiety over whether the US Navy’s thousand-foot-long flagships could evade Chinese missiles in a future war, the Pentagon has decided to cut the aircraft carrier fleet from 11 today to 10. By retiring the Nimitz-class supercarrier USS Truman at least two decades early, rather than refueling i... more »
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - You'll Know Where You're Going When You Plant Your Marker 50 Years Hence
LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - You'll Know Where Your Going When You Plant Your Marker 50 Years Hence Video of LaRouchePAC Fireside Chat - You'll Know Where Your Going When You Plant Your Marker 50 Years Hence There are tectonic changes taking place in the world which require a completely different mode of thinking than following "the news." One of the central ideas of Lyndon LaRouche was that the creative vision of the future, when acted upon, determines the present and the principle of analysis situs, in that respect, must determine your present actions. Seen from that place,... more »
CEA Chairman Kevin Hassett Discusses GDP Growth…
White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Kevin Hassett discusses the U.S. economy’s 2.6 percent growth in the fourth quarter, and the outlook for the U.S. economy through the rest of 2019. . Notice how most of the financial pundits … Continue reading →
NEC Chairman Larry Kudlow Discusses Status of Economy, 4th Quarter GDP Result, China Trade…
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow appears on CNBC to discuss the latest releases of economic stats and the on-going trade talks between the U.S. and China. Kudlow notes the U.S. and China are making progress specifically due to USTR … Continue reading →
Exiled planet linked to stellar flyby three million years ago
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What are the Geneva Conventions?
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/geneva-conventions-explained-1466384-2019-02-27
Prevention of Prescription #Opioid Misuse and Projected Overdose Deaths in the United States.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2723405
Scientists discover way to convert CO2 into solid coal.
https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/carbon-dioxide-into-coal?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1551304284
#Cancer is entirely a man-made disease.
https://www.naturalnews.com/053890_causes_of_cancer_man-made_disease_ancient_Greece.html
It’s Official: Scientists Can Now Make The #Cannabis Psychoactive Without The Plant
https://www.sciencealert.com/for-the-first-time-scientists-have-created-cannabis-compounds-without-a-plant
Scientists just made marijuana compounds in a lab for the first time, and it could open to the door to new treatments for devastating diseases.
https://www.businessinsider.in/Scientists-just-made-marijuana-compounds-in-a-lab-for-the-first-time-and-it-could-open-to-the-door-to-new-treatments-for-devastating-diseases/articleshow/68192178.cms
Smallest surviving baby boy ever born weighing 1lb finally goes home.
https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/27/smallest-surviving-baby-boy-ever-born-weighing-1lb-finally-goes-home-8760712/?ito=social
Coconut Milk and #Turmeric: Make You Fall Asleep Fast, Relieve Pain and Inflammation, Reduce #cholesterol.
https://www.organichomeremedies.com/2019/02/25/coconut-milk-and-turmeric-make-you-fall-asleep-fast-relieve-pain-and-inflammation-reduce-cholesterol/?utm_source=AHS&utm_medium=AHS&utm_campaign=AHS
Yeast produce low-cost, high-quality cannabinoids
https://m.phys.org/news/2019-02-yeast-low-cost-high-quality-cannabinoids.html
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Indicted on Corruption Charges
Longtime friends Trump and Netanyahu at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem May 23, 2017 by U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv “VOA60 World … Continue reading →
PARKLAND REVISITED: Known Wolves, Astroturfing and the Politics of Mass Shootings
*Shawn Helton* | Another in a long line of questionable mass shootings in America.
Unusually Cold and Wet Weather Will Affect Much of the U.S. in Early March
[image: unusually-cold-and-wet-weather-will-affect-much-of-the-u-s-in-early-march] Unusually cold and wet weather will affect most of the lower 48 states in early March. But it's not evidence for or against global warming.
The Renewable Energy Scam
[image: the-renewable-energy-scam] Many communities and businesses are claiming to be powered by 100-percent renewable energy, but they don’t have their own energy sources. What’s going on?
"Economic Market Snapshot 2/28/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "Post Market Wrap-up 2/28/19" - 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/
"The taxation review has been trumpeted as being all about 'fairness.' But how fair is it to tax the residual value of a business which has had to survive in an unsympathetic, highly regressive & often ideologically-hostile environment ... only to find that at the end of a difficult journey, a rapacious government will requisition 33% of their realisation, in the name of 'fairness'?" Bonus #QotD
*"Our Prime Minister assures farmers and small business owners that they have 'nothing to fear’ from a proposed capital gains tax. "But they have much to fear. "Why? Because small businesses already have to deal with an overwhelmingly onerous, highly regressive, taxation compliance regime, to which they must conform, at considerable cost ,with significant financial and personal penalties if they do not. "These include: company tax; income tax on salaries and drawings; fringe benefit tax; goods and services tax(GST); ACC levies; resident withholding tax on investmen... more »
Musical Interlude: Rudi en Corlea, "Hoor Jy My Stem"
Rudi en Corlea, "Hoor Jy My Stem" Haunting song by South Africans Rudi Claase and Corlea Botha, sung in Afrikaans with subtitles in English.
"A Look to the Heavens"
“These two spiral galaxies make a photogenic pair, found within the boundaries of the northern constellation Draco. Contrasting in color and orientation, NGC 5965 is nearly edge-on to our line of sight and dominated by yellow hues, while bluish NGC 5963 is closer to face-on. Of course, even in this well-framed cosmic snapshot the scene is invaded by other galaxies, including small elliptical NGC 5969 at the lower left. * Click image for larger size.* Brighter, spiky stars in our own Milky Way are scattered through the foreground. Though they seem to be close and of similar size, gala... more »
Chet Raymo, “Morning Stars”
*“Morning Stars”* by Chet Raymo “For some years this William Blake watercolor hung in my living room, blown up photographically to enormous size (that was back in my darkroom days). An illustration from The Book of Job: "When the morning stars sang together..." The original watercolor is small, not a lot larger than what you will get if you click on the image here... *Click image for larger size.* That's Job and his family at the bottom, enclosed by the thickest clouds, representing the flesh. Under the Lord's left arm is the Moon goddess Diana, the heart or feeling, delicately holdi... more »
Five Most Popular Posts in February
As the temperature rose and late February felt more like late May, the blog thermometer registered a modest rise in audience activity but still down on its 2017 peak. Perhaps we'll return to those dizzy heights some day. Until then, here are the five posts that did the most business. Why not read them again? And again after that? 1. Is The Independent Group a Wind-Up? 2. Decomposing Liberals 3. A New Centrist Party is Still a Stupid Idea 4. On Centrist Party Polling 5. Chris Leslie and Elitist Politics A casual observer might think I spent the month writing about nothing but the idi... more »
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